Official Images of Takara N.E.S.T. Global Alliance Figures

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We have just received the official images of upcoming Takara Tomy version ROTF N.E.S.T Global Alliance toys.
The list of figures include:
- TF2 RD20 NEST Bludgeon
- TF2 RD22 NEST Dirge
- TF2 RD23 NEST Scout Breakdown
- TF2 RD26 NEST Jungle Attack Ironhide
- TF2 RD27 NEST Alliance Bumble Bee

Official Images of Takara N.E.S.T. Global Alliance Figures

Official Images of Takara N.E.S.T. Global Alliance Figures

From the above images, these new figures should not be much differences compare to Hasbro version.
The official release date is 23th January 2010.

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Re: Official Images of Takara N.E.S.T. Global Alliance Figures (1009275)
Posted by Narc on October 14th, 2009 @ 5:09am CDT

I thought NEST Bumblebee was supposed to be the connon BB with a face mask?

Re: Official Images of Takara N.E.S.T. Global Alliance Figures (1009283)
Posted by blurr199 on October 14th, 2009 @ 6:01am CDT

that Ironhide is kickin' some serious ass!

Re: Official Images of Takara N.E.S.T. Global Alliance Figures (1009289)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 14th, 2009 @ 6:44am CDT

Something looks different about Bludgeon's face. :-?

Re: Official Images of Takara N.E.S.T. Global Alliance Figures (1009303)
Posted by zombiebucket on October 14th, 2009 @ 8:23am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:Something looks different about Bludgeon's face.

I believe the mouth looks a bit more defined- this could just be the lighting though

Re: Official Images of Takara N.E.S.T. Global Alliance Figures (1009304)
Posted by Talous on October 14th, 2009 @ 8:26am CDT

Bludgeon and Dirge look amazing.
Am I the only one seeing BB with a big Anime eye Astro Boy look going on there? Its a little scary.

Re: Official Images of Takara N.E.S.T. Global Alliance Figures (1009306)
Posted by redhexagons on October 14th, 2009 @ 8:38am CDT

Talous wrote:Bludgeon and Dirge look amazing.
Am I the only one seeing BB with a big Anime eye Astro Boy look going on there? Its a little scary.

I've noticed that too. It's BB with puppy dog eyes. Don't think the Decepticons will be intimidated by him.

Re: Official Images of Takara N.E.S.T. Global Alliance Figures (1009318)
Posted by Fatconvoy on October 14th, 2009 @ 9:10am CDT

ha! bumblebee looks only slightly more intimidating than teddy ruxpin.
(that's an 80's cartoon/toy reference kids.don't want to cross-reference what i'm babbling about? fine, see if i care)

must get bludgeon, might get dirge, could get ironhide.

Re: Official Images of Takara N.E.S.T. Global Alliance Figures (1009320)
Posted by Stockade on October 14th, 2009 @ 9:15am CDT

If the release date is Jan 23rd 2010, then why are they been sighted and bought in US already? unless there are some straglers got out before the release date. But i see these on shelves right before X-mas...

And what the hell is wrong with BB's face/eyes? BB is suppose to be a warrior for the autobots, and not to look like puss n boots from Shrek 2!!!

Re: Official Images of Takara N.E.S.T. Global Alliance Figures (1009330)
Posted by GuyIncognito on October 14th, 2009 @ 9:42am CDT

I plan on buying all of them, except for that failure of a BB repaint.

Re: Official Images of Takara N.E.S.T. Global Alliance Figures (1009346)
Posted by Convotron on October 14th, 2009 @ 10:39am CDT

zombiebucket wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Something looks different about Bludgeon's face.

I believe the mouth looks a bit more defined- this could just be the lighting though

It looks like the normally stark white face has been lighted differently for the promo photo or that someone has gone in with a fine tip marker and highlighted some details.

Re: Official Images of Takara N.E.S.T. Global Alliance Figures (1009351)
Posted by Blurrz on October 14th, 2009 @ 10:51am CDT

Narc wrote:I thought NEST Bumblebee was supposed to be the connon BB with a face mask?

That's Hasbro's Bumblebee that comes with the two-pack of N.E.S.T. Soundwave.

Re: Official Images of Takara N.E.S.T. Global Alliance Figures (1009372)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on October 14th, 2009 @ 12:41pm CDT

Dirge has a very interesting looking transformation.
I want him and Bludgeon a fair bit.

Re: Official Images of Takara N.E.S.T. Global Alliance Figures (1009398)
Posted by Rated X on October 14th, 2009 @ 1:47pm CDT

We all know Bumblebee is capable of bursting into tears if Sam leaves him. This head sculpt shows his emotional side. And this new Nest Bumblebee plus the one with the cannons will help furfill their 20 repaint quota on this mold. The Japanese versions of the toys all look great but for the prices being sold, Takara gets the DX Chop from me...

Re: Official Images of Takara N.E.S.T. Global Alliance Figures (1009407)
Posted by Dinobot Prime on October 14th, 2009 @ 2:03pm CDT

And Dirge is still unforgivably ugly.

No thank you.

Re: Official Images of Takara N.E.S.T. Global Alliance Figures (1009429)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 14th, 2009 @ 3:10pm CDT

Is it just me, or do these images look exactly like the Hasbro ones, photoshopping aside? Same pose and everything on the packaging. And it's Japan we're talking about here, who just use Hasbro packaging for the movie lines.

Re: Official Images of Takara N.E.S.T. Global Alliance Figures (1009435)
Posted by NassaDane on October 14th, 2009 @ 3:45pm CDT

Bludgeon still looks great!

Re: Official Images of Takara N.E.S.T. Global Alliance Figures (1009437)
Posted by DevastaTTor on October 14th, 2009 @ 3:52pm CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Is it just me, or do these images look exactly like the Hasbro ones, photoshopping aside? Same pose and everything on the packaging. And it's Japan we're talking about here, who just use Hasbro packaging for the movie lines.

Yep. I downloaded this Bludgeon shot and the Hasbro box art and they are the same pict, highlights and all. I hope the final release has the usual excellent Takara paint apps.

Re: Official Images of Takara N.E.S.T. Global Alliance Figures (1009507)
Posted by SentinelA on October 14th, 2009 @ 7:14pm CDT

Must have Bludgeon and Breakdown! The plane (Dirge?) is nice too.

Re: Official Images of Takara N.E.S.T. Global Alliance Figures (1009516)
Posted by Mkall on October 14th, 2009 @ 7:32pm CDT

DevastaTTor wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Is it just me, or do these images look exactly like the Hasbro ones, photoshopping aside? Same pose and everything on the packaging. And it's Japan we're talking about here, who just use Hasbro packaging for the movie lines.

Yep. I downloaded this Bludgeon shot and the Hasbro box art and they are the same pict, highlights and all. I hope the final release has the usual excellent Takara paint apps.

Almost all of the Japanese ROTF Line has been US ROTF figs with a sticker on the box. Why start changing now?

Re: Official Images of Takara N.E.S.T. Global Alliance Figures (1009542)
Posted by DevastaTTor on October 14th, 2009 @ 9:31pm CDT

Mkall wrote:
DevastaTTor wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Is it just me, or do these images look exactly like the Hasbro ones, photoshopping aside? Same pose and everything on the packaging. And it's Japan we're talking about here, who just use Hasbro packaging for the movie lines.

Yep. I downloaded this Bludgeon shot and the Hasbro box art and they are the same pict, highlights and all. I hope the final release has the usual excellent Takara paint apps.

Almost all of the Japanese ROTF Line has been US ROTF figs with a sticker on the box. Why start changing now?

I guess since I've never paid any attention to the Takara movie line, I never put two and two together there. Guess you learn something new every day. I won't be holding my breath for a "Henkei-style" Bludgeon.

Re: Official Images of Takara N.E.S.T. Global Alliance Figures (1009653)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 15th, 2009 @ 7:37am CDT

DevastaTTor wrote:
Mkall wrote:
DevastaTTor wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Is it just me, or do these images look exactly like the Hasbro ones, photoshopping aside? Same pose and everything on the packaging. And it's Japan we're talking about here, who just use Hasbro packaging for the movie lines.

Yep. I downloaded this Bludgeon shot and the Hasbro box art and they are the same pict, highlights and all. I hope the final release has the usual excellent Takara paint apps.

Almost all of the Japanese ROTF Line has been US ROTF figs with a sticker on the box. Why start changing now?

I guess since I've never paid any attention to the Takara movie line, I never put two and two together there. Guess you learn something new every day. I won't be holding my breath for a "Henkei-style" Bludgeon.

The first movie line did have a couple Japanese variants:

- MA-03 Bumblebee has the intended translucent plastic, while Hasbro's Classic Camaro Bumblebee used solid colors.
- MA-18 Nightwatch Optimus Prime (and the Argos UK version) does not have the Allspark blue of the US version.
- MA-19 Landmine has a different shade of plastic.
- MD-22 Incinerator was mostly black instead of grey.

Re: Official Images of Takara N.E.S.T. Global Alliance Figures (1009655)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on October 15th, 2009 @ 7:41am CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
DevastaTTor wrote:
Mkall wrote:
DevastaTTor wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Is it just me, or do these images look exactly like the Hasbro ones, photoshopping aside? Same pose and everything on the packaging. And it's Japan we're talking about here, who just use Hasbro packaging for the movie lines.

Yep. I downloaded this Bludgeon shot and the Hasbro box art and they are the same pict, highlights and all. I hope the final release has the usual excellent Takara paint apps.

Almost all of the Japanese ROTF Line has been US ROTF figs with a sticker on the box. Why start changing now?

I guess since I've never paid any attention to the Takara movie line, I never put two and two together there. Guess you learn something new every day. I won't be holding my breath for a "Henkei-style" Bludgeon.

The first movie line did have a couple Japanese variants:

- MA-03 Bumblebee has the intended translucent plastic, while Hasbro's Classic Camaro Bumblebee used solid colors.
- MA-18 Nightwatch Optimus Prime (and the Argos UK version) does not have the Allspark blue of the US version.
- MA-19 Landmine has a different shade of plastic.
- MD-22 Incinerator was mostly black instead of grey.