TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan
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Oct 12, 2007 at 1:26am CDT
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There are 4 figures that have been confirmed: Optimus Prime, Megatron, Starscream and Bumblebee. They will be priced at the Japanese price points for the Voyager and Deluxe Classes.
All figures will have the "C" designation.
C-01 - Optimus
C-02 - Megatron
C-03 - Bumblebee
C-04 - Starscream
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Comment by Deadpool.
Oct 12, 2007
Cool. Wasnt the C designation used for Cybertrons in the past?
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Comment by Deadpool.
Oct 12, 2007
Any idea when is it out?
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Comment by hyperconvoy69
Oct 12, 2007
who knows, if this sells well, we might be able to see the remaining seekers get released. its wishful thinking, but its plausable.
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Doubt it. Hasbro sold those rights to Fun Publications. So, Takara would need to buy them from Fun Pub.
A regular release is thus, unlikely. I wouldn't be shocked though, if Fun Pub sold them to Takara to use at Japcon.
Comment by Bonger
Oct 12, 2007
jprime69 wrote:who knows, if this sells well, we might be able to see the remaining seekers get released. its wishful thinking, but its plausable.
Doubt it. Hasbro sold those rights to Fun Publications. So, Takara would need to buy them from Fun Pub.
A regular release is thus, unlikely. I wouldn't be shocked though, if Fun Pub sold them to Takara to use at Japcon.
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Comment by cellshock
Oct 12, 2007
Oh god... PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let them release Classics Megatron in proper colors!!!!!! I'd give my left *anything* for a G1 colored version.
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Well they do not need an orange tip there, so this one is going to better right there. I am definately grabbing Megs and SS as they were poorly executed in the US.
Comment by Bonger
Oct 12, 2007
cellshock wrote:Oh god... PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let them release Classics Megatron in proper colors!!!!!! I'd give my left *anything* for a G1 colored version.
Well they do not need an orange tip there, so this one is going to better right there. I am definately grabbing Megs and SS as they were poorly executed in the US.
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Comment by Leonardo
Oct 12, 2007
What was wrong with Starscream? I didn't buy him.
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Paint apps were shoddy compared to the other seekers. The face paint is really kinda blotchy comparatively.
Comment by Bonger
Oct 12, 2007
Leonardo wrote:What was wrong with Starscream? I didn't buy him.
Paint apps were shoddy compared to the other seekers. The face paint is really kinda blotchy comparatively.
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Comment by Auto Bot
Oct 12, 2007
It's about time the Japanese gets a taste of these beautiful toys.
They've been soaking in Reissues and Encores for far too long.
They've been soaking in Reissues and Encores for far too long.
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Aww poor them,soaking in enroes, reissues, ehoobys, MPs.....
But yes, lol, except that any collector there has already probably imported these from the US.
Comment by Bonger
Oct 12, 2007
Auto Bot wrote:It's about time the Japanese gets a taste of these beautiful toys.
They've been soaking in Reissues and Encores for far too long.
Aww poor them,soaking in enroes, reissues, ehoobys, MPs.....
But yes, lol, except that any collector there has already probably imported these from the US.
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So it could very well be possible that we'll see 3 other seekers, but if we do they won't look exactly like the Botcon versions.
Comment by Nemesis Cyberplex
Oct 12, 2007
If you'll remember, though, the same problem arose awhile back when they had a limited release of a "Hot Rod" repaint of Galaxy Force Excilion. It was so well done, a lot of American fans wanted a chance to get it. However Hasbro couldn't for the same reasons, so instead they did a similar design, but not exact, & now we have Cybertron Excelion.Bonger wrote:jprime69 wrote:who knows, if this sells well, we might be able to see the remaining seekers get released. its wishful thinking, but its plausable.
Doubt it. Hasbro sold those rights to Fun Publications. So, Takara would need to buy them from Fun Pub.
A regular release is thus, unlikely. I wouldn't be shocked though, if Fun Pub sold them to Takara to use at Japcon.
So it could very well be possible that we'll see 3 other seekers, but if we do they won't look exactly like the Botcon versions.
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True, that I could see happening.
Comment by Bonger
Oct 12, 2007
Nemesis Cyberplex wrote:If you'll remember, though, the same problem arose awhile back when they had a limited release of a "Hot Rod" repaint of Galaxy Force Excilion. It was so well done, a lot of American fans wanted a chance to get it. However Hasbro couldn't for the same reasons, so instead they did a similar design, but not exact, & now we have Cybertron Excelion.Bonger wrote:jprime69 wrote:who knows, if this sells well, we might be able to see the remaining seekers get released. its wishful thinking, but its plausable.
Doubt it. Hasbro sold those rights to Fun Publications. So, Takara would need to buy them from Fun Pub.
A regular release is thus, unlikely. I wouldn't be shocked though, if Fun Pub sold them to Takara to use at Japcon.
So it could very well be possible that we'll see 3 other seekers, but if we do they won't look exactly like the Botcon versions.
True, that I could see happening.
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Comment by Deadpool.
Oct 12, 2007
Mine's face paint is pretty good. But the other paint-apps seem to fade away pretty easily.Bonger wrote:Leonardo wrote:What was wrong with Starscream? I didn't buy him.
Paint apps were shoddy compared to the other seekers. The face paint is really kinda blotchy comparatively.
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Now, they can get them in local shops. In large quantities!
Ohayo gazaimazu!
Comment by Auto Bot
Oct 12, 2007
Bonger wrote:Auto Bot wrote:It's about time the Japanese gets a taste of these beautiful toys.
They've been soaking in Reissues and Encores for far too long.
Aww poor them,soaking in enroes, reissues, ehoobys, MPs.....
But yes, lol, except that any collector there has already probably imported these from the US.
Now, they can get them in local shops. In large quantities!
Ohayo gazaimazu!
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How in holy hell do you have 4653 posts in 3 months?
Averaging 52 posts a day. They need to make you the Seibertron Mascot. 
Comment by Bonger
Oct 12, 2007
Auto Bot wrote:Bonger wrote:Auto Bot wrote:It's about time the Japanese gets a taste of these beautiful toys.
They've been soaking in Reissues and Encores for far too long.
Aww poor them,soaking in enroes, reissues, ehoobys, MPs.....
But yes, lol, except that any collector there has already probably imported these from the US.
Now, they can get them in local shops. In large quantities!
Ohayo gazaimazu!
How in holy hell do you have 4653 posts in 3 months?
Averaging 52 posts a day. They need to make you the Seibertron Mascot.
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Wow, you sure are good in math!
I hope i'm not required to wear heavy sweaty bloated costumes.
Well, many members have posts in the order of 5 digits. So i guess i'm not that extraordinary.
Comment by Auto Bot
Oct 12, 2007
Bonger wrote:Auto Bot wrote:Bonger wrote:Auto Bot wrote:It's about time the Japanese gets a taste of these beautiful toys.
They've been soaking in Reissues and Encores for far too long.
Aww poor them,soaking in enroes, reissues, ehoobys, MPs.....
But yes, lol, except that any collector there has already probably imported these from the US.
Now, they can get them in local shops. In large quantities!
Ohayo gazaimazu!
How in holy hell do you have 4653 posts in 3 months?
Wow, you sure are good in math!
I hope i'm not required to wear heavy sweaty bloated costumes.
Well, many members have posts in the order of 5 digits. So i guess i'm not that extraordinary.
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LOL, yup, but they have been here for years. ;-0
I thin if there was an average posts per day count, you sir, would be the winner.
Comment by Bonger
Oct 12, 2007
Auto Bot wrote:Bonger wrote:Auto Bot wrote:Bonger wrote:Auto Bot wrote:It's about time the Japanese gets a taste of these beautiful toys.
They've been soaking in Reissues and Encores for far too long.
Aww poor them,soaking in enroes, reissues, ehoobys, MPs.....
But yes, lol, except that any collector there has already probably imported these from the US.
Now, they can get them in local shops. In large quantities!
Ohayo gazaimazu!
How in holy hell do you have 4653 posts in 3 months?
Wow, you sure are good in math!
I hope i'm not required to wear heavy sweaty bloated costumes.
Well, many members have posts in the order of 5 digits. So i guess i'm not that extraordinary.
LOL, yup, but they have been here for years. ;-0
I thin if there was an average posts per day count, you sir, would be the winner.
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No it was GC - Galaxy Force Cyberton and GD- Galaxy Force Destron. However I believe Primus received the C-00 designation.
Who knows we might get some better/more show accurate paint apps out of Takaras crack at this line so bring it on. I might actually buy a few more this time round.
Yours AK
Comment by Alex Kingdom
Oct 12, 2007
Den-O wrote:Cool. Wasnt the C designation used for Cybertrons in the past?
No it was GC - Galaxy Force Cyberton and GD- Galaxy Force Destron. However I believe Primus received the C-00 designation.
Who knows we might get some better/more show accurate paint apps out of Takaras crack at this line so bring it on. I might actually buy a few more this time round.
Yours AK
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This is great news, but ouch these prices are going to hurt. These inflated prices seem to be in line with the prices that Takara charged for the movie toys. The movie toys were made in Canada and imported into Japan. I'm guessing the same thing will happen with the Classics.
Comment by Stormrider
Oct 12, 2007
Auto Bot wrote:Bonger wrote:Auto Bot wrote:It's about time the Japanese gets a taste of these beautiful toys.
They've been soaking in Reissues and Encores for far too long.
Aww poor them,soaking in enroes, reissues, ehoobys, MPs.....
But yes, lol, except that any collector there has already probably imported these from the US.
Now, they can get them in local shops. In large quantities!
Ohayo gazaimazu!
This is great news, but ouch these prices are going to hurt. These inflated prices seem to be in line with the prices that Takara charged for the movie toys. The movie toys were made in Canada and imported into Japan. I'm guessing the same thing will happen with the Classics.
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I'm sure it's been reused a few times. I know for a fact since I have my shiny new C-27 sitting right next to me it was used for Beast Wars, and the checklist goes from C-1 all the way to C-50.
Comment by Tekka
Oct 12, 2007
Den-O wrote:Cool. Wasnt the C designation used for Cybertrons in the past?
I'm sure it's been reused a few times. I know for a fact since I have my shiny new C-27 sitting right next to me it was used for Beast Wars, and the checklist goes from C-1 all the way to C-50.
