Takara is Going full Super Sentai with their New Wild King Line

Well, that's . . .um . . . something.

Usually the limbs don't look that great, but I'm kind of digging the T-Rex and the Triceratops on their own...

Megs looks worlds better than Prime.

Overcracker wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Overcracker wrote:Power Rangers Dino Force

I didn't know you live in Korea.

Hah!, No, I don't live in Korea.

Can't keep up with all those Sentai adjacent series. I meant Dino Thunder.

Though you made me search for Dino Force, and it turns out its just a redecoed Dino Thunder so there.

Its a redecoed and retooled DinoCHARGE

william-james88 wrote:

Overcracker wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Overcracker wrote:Power Rangers Dino Force

I didn't know you live in Korea.

Hah!, No, I don't live in Korea.

Can't keep up with all those Sentai adjacent series. I meant Dino Thunder.

Though you made me search for Dino Force, and it turns out its just a redecoed Dino Thunder so there.

Its a redecoed and retooled DinoCHARGE

Yeah, that. Sheesh.

Looks like there's a YouTube anime coming for this line:

It appears that whatever 5 and 6 are aren't up yet. Makes sense as only the four animals are shown.

william-james88 wrote:I just realized as I was doing the article that all limb bots are the same mold slightly retooled from on to the next with the biggest changes not actually part of the mold, but instead the animal bits which are partsformed onto them.

Yeah, probably to streamline the arm/leg transformation combination.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:I just realized as I was doing the article that all limb bots are the same mold slightly retooled from on to the next with the biggest changes not actually part of the mold, but instead the animal bits which are partsformed onto them.

Yeah, probably to streamline the arm/leg transformation combination.

The animal legs actually use mushroom joints so they're easily swapped out during production, the robot heads may be as well with a different type of joint like a ball, while the only parts meant to be detachable are the heads and tails. In fact, we may see mold pairings as the Mammoth and Triceratops share leg molds (and the back legs have two feet). Almost feels like Machine Robo Mugenbine, except with less parts.

There seems to be an elemental part to as well, with Fire, Water, Leaf and Lightning. Interesting

Looking at Optimus and Megatron, not too bad. I see the legs become the shoes in Combined Mode... but where do the arms go?

Jelze Bunnycat wrote:Looking at Optimus and Megatron, not too bad. I see the legs become the shoes in Combined Mode... but where do the arms go?

I'm guessing they're stored inside the legs/feet. But they're also double pegged so they can probably go the shoulders as an alternative since none of the beasts seem to use those holes yet.

Emerje

Translations of the story and character bios:


https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_wild_king/
Transformers: Wild King



https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_wild_king/about/

What are TRANSFORMERS?
Metallic life forms that transform into vehicles such as cars and tanks, as well as living creatures such as giraffes and Tyrannosaurus Rex!

What is WILD KING?
The story takes place on Elementros, a planet with unknown powers. The main character, Optimus Prime, descends upon this land in pursuit of his ally, Megatron. There, Optimus encounters a giraffe-like Transformer named "Lightlong", who is an Energy Beast. According to Lightlong, the Energy Beasts, which take the form of animals and dinosaurs that live on Elementros, possess the power of five attributes called "Element Energy": fire, water, earth, nature, and lightning. Then, Megatron suddenly attacks. With the power of their bond, Optimus and Lightlong awaken the ability to transform and combine via "Wildocking". Optimus joins forces with the animals, while Megatron commands the dinosaurs. What will be their fate...?!


https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_wild_king/character/chara01-OptimusPrime.php


Energy Master OPTIMUS PRIME
The dependable leader of the righteous Autobot army. He was once in conflict with Megatron, the leader of the evil Decepticon army, but they have now reconciled and are cooperating with each other. Megatron sets off ahead in search of the power to protect his homeworld, but his communications suddenly cut off, and Optimus sets out in pursuit of him. Optimus arrives on the unknown planet of Elementros, where he meets the unique Energy Beasts, and through their bonding he acquires a new ability, "Wildocking", to stop the rampage of Megatron and the dinosaurs!

https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_wild_king/character/chara02-Megatron.php


Energy Master MEGATRON
The powerful leader of the evil Decepticon army. He has now made peace with Optimus Prime, the leader of the righteous Autobot army, and has been building up their strength to protect their mutual home planet, Cybertron. One day, he discovers the planet Elementros, which is said to have unknown powers, and decides to arrive there ahead of the others. By the time Optimus arrived at the planet in pursuit of Megatron, he had already acquired a new ability: "Wildocking". What is the purpose of the ferocious dinosaurs that are closing in on Optimus...?!

https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_wild_king/character/chara03-LightLong.php


Energy Beast LIGHTLONG
A giraffe-type Transformer who is curious about everything. He possesses "Lightning Energy" within his body, allowing him to control the power of lightning. He is the first Energy Beast to meet Optimus and ends up working alongside him. In order to face the sudden threat of Megatron, he and Optimus awaken the powers of Wildocking!

https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_wild_king/character/chara04-Hydrophant.php


Energy Beast HYDROPHANT
An elephant-type Transformer with a kind heart and a very timid personality. He possesses "Aqua Energy" within his body, allowing him to control the power of water. He is not very confident in himself, but Lightlong knows that he has incredible power hidden within. In order to protect what is important to him, he learns from Optimus the courage to stand up to his enemies and grows as a person!

https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_wild_king/character/chara05-CaptainVolca.php


Energy Beast CAPTAIN VOLCA
A Tyrannosaurus-type Transformer who seeks strength above all else and hates to lose. He possesses "Flame Energy" within his body, allowing him to control the power of fire. Enticed by Megatron's strength and charisma, he works alongside him and believes him to be the legendary hero. He is the leader of the dinosaurs, and is trying to verify a certain legend passed down among the dinosaur tribe...!

https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_wild_king/character/chara06-Reefback.php


Energy Beast LEAFBACK
A Triceratops-type Transformer who is extremely straight-laced and hates any and all crookedness. He possesses "Grass Energy" within his body, allowing him to control the power of nature. His rushing power is No. 1 among the dinosaurs, on par with that of Drillnohorn. He trusts Captain Volca, and was invited by him to meet Megatron. For some reason, he believes that the more horns one has, the smarter they are...!