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Powered Convoy Makes His Debut in the Modern Diaclone Line

Posted by Emerje Apr 6, 2022 at 8:37pm CDT 48,579 views
It was bound to happen. Ever since we got our first look at Battle Convoy V-Max in 2020, a reimagining of the figure that would become Optimus Prime, and our first recolor with V-Shadow we knew Powered Convoy (the figure that would become Ultra Magnus) probably wasn't far behind. Then we got the Powered Greater add on set for Battle Convoy V-Max and it seemed like that was as far as the Powered Convoy homage would go, but now we're getting our proper homage with Diaclone DA-92 Armor Wrap Combination Powered Convoy!

Proper may not be quite the right word since this version still isn't a car carrier, but it does pare up a blue version of the Battle Convoy V-Max figure (minus trailer) and a dark version of the Powered Greater upgrade set. It's a mostly successful translation of the original Powered Convoy, at least the blue V-Max, but the repainted Powered Greater really looks more like it's intended for V-Shadow and is shown paired with him in official stock photos. It's also pointed out that through some parts swapping you can make all blue and all red versions of V-Max, but if you pair those up with V-Shadow you've basically made a new Diaclone take on Albegas or Voltron II.

Pre-orders are open now and can be found at many of our site sponsors and Amazon Japan, but is only available through their high priced third party sellers. Release is expected in late September for around $300 depending on the seller.

















Ultra Magnus reissue Powered Convoy redeco for reference.

Transformers News: Powered Convoy Makes His Debut in the Modern Diaclone Line

Contents:
Battle Convoy body A
Battle Convoy body B
2 Guns
Bullet core (A)
Bullet core (B)
A-Mechanism
B-Mechanism (right)
B-Mechanism (left)
B-Mechanism (2)
2 B-Mechanism (3)
Arm unit (right)
Arm unit (left)
Wing unit (right)
Wing unit (left)
L-Launcher
Bullet core (C)
Bullet core (D)
Weapon (A)
Weapon (B)
4 Weapons (C)
Joint parts
4 Diaclone Member Ver.2.0 figures
2 Seals
Brochure
Instructions
Powered Convoy Makes His Debut in the Modern Diaclone Line
Powered Convoy Makes His Debut in the Modern Diaclone Line
Powered Convoy Makes His Debut in the Modern Diaclone Line
Powered Convoy Makes His Debut in the Modern Diaclone Line
Powered Convoy Makes His Debut in the Modern Diaclone Line
Powered Convoy Makes His Debut in the Modern Diaclone Line
Powered Convoy Makes His Debut in the Modern Diaclone Line
Powered Convoy Makes His Debut in the Modern Diaclone Line
Powered Convoy Makes His Debut in the Modern Diaclone Line
Powered Convoy Makes His Debut in the Modern Diaclone Line
Powered Convoy Makes His Debut in the Modern Diaclone Line
Powered Convoy Makes His Debut in the Modern Diaclone Line
Powered Convoy Makes His Debut in the Modern Diaclone Line
Powered Convoy Makes His Debut in the Modern Diaclone Line
Powered Convoy Makes His Debut in the Modern Diaclone Line
Powered Convoy Makes His Debut in the Modern Diaclone Line

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Re: Powered Convoy Makes His Debut in the Modern Diaclone Line (view post)
Comment by SpikeyTigertron Apr 6, 2022
Sorry I've been a stranger here for a while. TF:Legacy hasn't really gotten going yet imo...

But I have been neck deep in the diaclone reboot for a few years now....

I would argue (almost more than the V-Max Convoy DA-65) for those curious, and willing to accept the cost (this line is not cheap) this would be an interesting "all-in-one" jumping in point if anyone's been curious about it.

The only downside to this set, is if you're esthetically trying to finish some of the other color combinations... this one kind of wombos you with a bunch of different stuff all going on at once (though the Blue/Red Convoy has grown on me).
Re: Powered Convoy Makes His Debut in the Modern Diaclone Line (view post)
Comment by High_Q Apr 7, 2022
The appeal of the original Diaclone line to me was that different sublines converted differently, e.g. transforming, partsforming, auto-conversion etc.

I was initially excited for this Reboot, expecting the same variety in conversion formats, and am still impressed by the vehicles and playability, but the exorbitant price and the fact that nothing in this reboot so far uses transformation (not even the Convoys!), have steered me away from collecting this line.
Re: Powered Convoy Makes His Debut in the Modern Diaclone Line (view post)
Comment by SpikeyTigertron Apr 7, 2022
I really appreciate the reboot for what it is, I didn’t have much connection the old stuff outside of G1.

Beyond Big Powered, and Dia Battles’ head reveals I’ll have to agree on the ‘gimmicks’ standpoint.


From a play-pattern sense- I still like that a lot of it slides on rails and had a very methodical feel to it.

The TriVERS have some slight actual transformations. But the big thing seems to be part swapping. Which is something I don’t think the OG stuff actually did at all.
Re: Powered Convoy Makes His Debut in the Modern Diaclone Line (view post)
Comment by Sabrblade Apr 7, 2022
It might be a conscious decision on Takara's part, as a means to better distinguish this line from Transformers, in order to not self-compete too much with their own properties.
Re: Powered Convoy Makes His Debut in the Modern Diaclone Line (view post)
Comment by chuckdawg1999 Apr 7, 2022
So for $300 you can make the complete big robot without having to buy one of the other sets?
Re: Powered Convoy Makes His Debut in the Modern Diaclone Line (view post)
Comment by SpikeyTigertron Apr 7, 2022
chuckdawg1999 wrote:So for $300 you can make the complete big robot without having to buy one of the other sets?


Correct. If you did not get DA-65 (V-Max Battle Convoy a.k.a the Optimus Prime) they released last year (?) this is an 'all-in-one' set for the Super Robot. Keep in mind that it DOES NOT come with the Pod Grander (Trailer) that DA-65 game with.
Re: Powered Convoy Makes His Debut in the Modern Diaclone Line (view post)
Comment by High_Q Apr 7, 2022
Sabrblade wrote:It might be a conscious decision on Takara's part, as a means to better distinguish this line from Transformers, in order to not self-compete too much with their own properties.


Totally understand that Takara might not want to cannibalise its own market, because if i were to collect Diaclone Reboot, i'd have to cut down on my TF Masterpiece purchases.

I'd have to say, this line has some of the best looking mini jets, such as the Gridman Universe 01 Bullet Fighter and Cosmo Battles 02. So tempting =P~
Release a Reboot set for Multi-Force 14 and i'll pay.
Re: Powered Convoy Makes His Debut in the Modern Diaclone Line (view post)
Comment by First-Aid Apr 8, 2022
Ok, so I must have gotten behind on the Diaclone thing while I was finishing my NP and grad school. Is this absolutely breathtaking piece a single set or several figures that need to be bought separately?

I will forgo a student loan payment for this thing...I don't need a perfect credit rating THAT badly...
Re: Powered Convoy Makes His Debut in the Modern Diaclone Line (view post)
Comment by Sabrblade Apr 9, 2022
First-Aid wrote:Ok, so I must have gotten behind on the Diaclone thing while I was finishing my NP and grad school. Is this absolutely breathtaking piece a single set or several figures that need to be bought separately?

I will forgo a student loan payment for this thing...I don't need a perfect credit rating THAT badly...
One big set.
Re: Powered Convoy Makes His Debut in the Modern Diaclone Line (view post)
Comment by Emerje Apr 9, 2022
Sabrblade wrote:
First-Aid wrote:Ok, so I must have gotten behind on the Diaclone thing while I was finishing my NP and grad school. Is this absolutely breathtaking piece a single set or several figures that need to be bought separately?

I will forgo a student loan payment for this thing...I don't need a perfect credit rating THAT badly...
One big set.

Just don't buy it from Amazon Japan yet, the only one listed that ships outside of Japan is a ripoff, wait for the actual Amazon sale to go up. Final price will probably be around $300 after shipping, while it's currently $320 at BBTS and TFSource (and others I'm sure), but it will arrive months after the Japanese release.

Since it came up twice here's what's actually included:

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You can then mix them into land and air combinations and then combine all four to make either the large vehicle or Powered Convoy.

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I'm curious if there will be enough extra parts left over to do anything interesting. Looks like Powered Convoy only uses one of the cockpits like V-Max did (I stuck the spare to his butt) and only one set of arms.

Emerje
Re: Powered Convoy Makes His Debut in the Modern Diaclone Line (view post)
Comment by chuckdawg1999 Apr 9, 2022
Is there anything exclusive to this set that can't be found by buying the other sets?
Re: Powered Convoy Makes His Debut in the Modern Diaclone Line (view post)
Comment by Emerje Apr 10, 2022
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Is there anything exclusive to this set that can't be found by buying the other sets?

Not that I'm aware of, but you'd be hard pressed to get V-Max or V-Shadow and Powered Greater for the same price as Powered Convoy. Heck, it's pretty hard to find V-Max for less than V-Shadow, Powered Greater, and Power Convoy combined!

Emerje
Re: Powered Convoy Makes His Debut in the Modern Diaclone Line (view post)
Comment by D-Maximal_Primal Apr 10, 2022
Man, that looks INCREDIBLE. I told myself to stick to the 2 Triverse mechs I got, but that is spectacular
Re: Powered Convoy Makes His Debut in the Modern Diaclone Line (view post)
Comment by First-Aid Apr 10, 2022
Anyword on the dimension or size? I am THIS close to pulling the trigger on a BBTS preorder...



...and then dealing with the consequences when my wife finds out...
Re: Powered Convoy Makes His Debut in the Modern Diaclone Line (view post)
Comment by Sabrblade Apr 10, 2022
First-Aid wrote:Anyword on the dimension or size? I am THIS close to pulling the trigger on a BBTS preorder...



...and then dealing with the consequences when my wife finds out...
Package size = Width 30cm × Height 32cm × Depth 15cm

Source: TakaraTomy Mall
Re: Powered Convoy Makes His Debut in the Modern Diaclone Line (view post)
Comment by First-Aid Apr 10, 2022
Sabrblade wrote:
First-Aid wrote:Anyword on the dimension or size? I am THIS close to pulling the trigger on a BBTS preorder...



...and then dealing with the consequences when my wife finds out...
Package size = Width 30cm × Height 32cm × Depth 15cm

Source: TakaraTomy Mall


A foot square and a half foot deep. Figure sizes?
Re: Powered Convoy Makes His Debut in the Modern Diaclone Line (view post)
Comment by Emerje Apr 11, 2022
First-Aid wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
First-Aid wrote:Anyword on the dimension or size? I am THIS close to pulling the trigger on a BBTS preorder...



...and then dealing with the consequences when my wife finds out...
Package size = Width 30cm × Height 32cm × Depth 15cm

Source: TakaraTomy Mall


A foot square and a half foot deep. Figure sizes?

So this might be a deal breaker, but Convoy himself is only slightly taller Earthrise Leader Optimus Prime at 7.08". However you get a lot more toy from the size. It's heavy with lots of diecast and thick plastic, high parts count and just enough chrome. And yet unlike a Masterpiece Transformer he doesn't feel like he's going to break if handled wrong (wouldn't want to drop it though!) they're adult figures made to be played with and taken apart.

But with the armor on both TFSource and BBTS list him at 12.6", though that's certainly to the top of the wings placing him around the size of a combiner or Commander Jetfire. Should look great in a collection.

Emerje
Re: Powered Convoy Makes His Debut in the Modern Diaclone Line (view post)
Comment by Emerje Apr 11, 2022
Amazon Japan pre-orders are open for Power Convoy. After the high shipping and currently lowest exchange rate we've seen since 2015 the price comes to about $300 saving $20 over the domestic import prices and could possibly go lower as Amazon Japan has the same pre-order price guarantee Amazon US has. Just keep in mind they only allow cancellation for a month after ordering!

Emerje
Re: Powered Convoy Makes His Debut in the Modern Diaclone Line (view post)
Comment by First-Aid Apr 11, 2022
Emerje wrote:
First-Aid wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
First-Aid wrote:Anyword on the dimension or size? I am THIS close to pulling the trigger on a BBTS preorder...



...and then dealing with the consequences when my wife finds out...
Package size = Width 30cm × Height 32cm × Depth 15cm

Source: TakaraTomy Mall


A foot square and a half foot deep. Figure sizes?

So this might be a deal breaker, but Convoy himself is only slightly taller Earthrise Leader Optimus Prime at 7.08". However you get a lot more toy from the size. It's heavy with lots of diecast and thick plastic, high parts count and just enough chrome. And yet unlike a Masterpiece Transformer he doesn't feel like he's going to break if handled wrong (wouldn't want to drop it though!) they're adult figures made to be played with and taken apart.

But with the armor on both TFSource and BBTS list him at 12.6", though that's certainly to the top of the wings placing him around the size of a combiner or Commander Jetfire. Should look great in a collection.

Emerje


Thanks dude.
Re: Powered Convoy Makes His Debut in the Modern Diaclone Line (view post)
Comment by D-Maximal_Primal Apr 13, 2022
I am really leaning towards going in on Powered Convoy. It is just too cool
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