Tomy ChromeDome, SD Optimus, Victory Sabre and Magnus
Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 8:06AM CST
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New, colored samples of the Super Deformed Optimus Prime have surfaced from Winter Wonder Festival 2012 in Japan. This cute little warrior is not alone. He is accompanied by Ultra Magnus and an epic Victory Sabre. More information will be coming on these figures soon. Something that has managed to avoid the prying eyes of Transformers fans until now is the apparent construction of a new ChromeDome. The leader of the Autobot Headmasters, this character has been been growing in popularity over recent years as the Japanese Headmasters series has become more readily available to the home markets of the West. Pictured next to a Tomy identity slip, could this be official product? Please note that the Choro-Q has been stated to be "Not for Sale".
Check out the images by clicking here to see Noel Lee's pics from Winter Wonder Festival 2012.
Check out the images by clicking here to see Noel Lee's pics from Winter Wonder Festival 2012.
Credit(s): Noel Lee, Tformers.com
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Re: Tomy ChromeDome, SD Optimus, Victory Sabre and Magnus (1347130)
Posted by TheCrookedMan on February 14th, 2012 @ 8:13am CST
Posted by TheCrookedMan on February 14th, 2012 @ 8:13am CST
I will fight you for that Chromedome.
Re: Tomy ChromeDome, SD Optimus, Victory Sabre and Magnus (1347131)
Posted by MGrotusque on February 14th, 2012 @ 8:13am CST
Posted by MGrotusque on February 14th, 2012 @ 8:13am CST
I'm not much into superdeformed figures but those are pretty sweet.
I was also shocked to see that Chromedome. I've been trying to hunt down his G1 fig in nice condition at a reasonable price for a couple years now. I'm real happy to see him get a new figure. Very cool indeed.
IF this gets enough response from the Fandom it could maybe see a release with a possibility of more to come. That would be nice.
Is it MP class?
I was also shocked to see that Chromedome. I've been trying to hunt down his G1 fig in nice condition at a reasonable price for a couple years now. I'm real happy to see him get a new figure. Very cool indeed.
IF this gets enough response from the Fandom it could maybe see a release with a possibility of more to come. That would be nice.
Is it MP class?
Re: Tomy ChromeDome, SD Optimus, Victory Sabre and Magnus (1347132)
Posted by gavinfuzzy on February 14th, 2012 @ 8:14am CST
Posted by gavinfuzzy on February 14th, 2012 @ 8:14am CST
From the 8000 yen pricepoint, im guessing that Chromedome is the next masterpiece! 
Please let it be true!
Also, it seems like Chromedome would come with a transformable Headmaster too
Note the arms/leg splits
Please let it be true!Also, it seems like Chromedome would come with a transformable Headmaster too
Note the arms/leg splits
Re: Tomy ChromeDome, SD Optimus, Victory Sabre and Magnus (1347134)
Posted by Flakmaster on February 14th, 2012 @ 8:20am CST
Posted by Flakmaster on February 14th, 2012 @ 8:20am CST
If Chromedome makes it to Canada/The United States/Europe, expect it to be redecoed as Bumblebee. 
I mean, it's apparent to me that even if a character has been featured in one of the TF films it's still deemed 'obscure' by Hasbro and the stores that buy from them unless it's two certain Autobots that every toy collector knows and hates. After all, look at how reluctant Hasbro is to make any other character than Prime and Bumblebee.
With such an obscure character (truly obscure to the modern-day target group, not non-Bumblebee obscure) I doubt this will see US release.
I mean, it's apparent to me that even if a character has been featured in one of the TF films it's still deemed 'obscure' by Hasbro and the stores that buy from them unless it's two certain Autobots that every toy collector knows and hates. After all, look at how reluctant Hasbro is to make any other character than Prime and Bumblebee.
With such an obscure character (truly obscure to the modern-day target group, not non-Bumblebee obscure) I doubt this will see US release.
Re: Tomy ChromeDome, SD Optimus, Victory Sabre and Magnus (1347135)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 14th, 2012 @ 8:21am CST
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 14th, 2012 @ 8:21am CST
It looks like Chromedome is a plastic construction kit, under the name "Frame Arms". No, does not transform.
Re: Tomy ChromeDome, SD Optimus, Victory Sabre and Magnus (1347148)
Posted by Rated X on February 14th, 2012 @ 9:09am CST
Posted by Rated X on February 14th, 2012 @ 9:09am CST
I want that Chromedome !!!
But I pray, that stupid little cartoonish car by his feet isnt a sample of his alt mode...
But I pray, that stupid little cartoonish car by his feet isnt a sample of his alt mode...
Re: Tomy ChromeDome, SD Optimus, Victory Sabre and Magnus (1347160)
Posted by Dead Metal on February 14th, 2012 @ 9:37am CST
That's an SD toy made for fun and has nothing to do with the large Chromedome, after all it's far too small to be the same toy.
Also, it looks like the Chromedome is a Gundam conversion kit, as in special suit of armour parts to put on a Gundam kit, I would guess Master Grade. It's still pretty awesome though. Also if it's shown off here, it's likely already sold out, these things are made for a limited time only to be sold at these conventions just like Jizai's stuff.
Posted by Dead Metal on February 14th, 2012 @ 9:37am CST
Rated X wrote:I want that Chromedome !!!
But I pray, that stupid little cartoonish car by his feet isnt a sample of his alt mode...
That's an SD toy made for fun and has nothing to do with the large Chromedome, after all it's far too small to be the same toy.
Also, it looks like the Chromedome is a Gundam conversion kit, as in special suit of armour parts to put on a Gundam kit, I would guess Master Grade. It's still pretty awesome though. Also if it's shown off here, it's likely already sold out, these things are made for a limited time only to be sold at these conventions just like Jizai's stuff.
Re: Tomy ChromeDome, SD Optimus, Victory Sabre and Magnus (1347207)
Posted by Oilspill on February 14th, 2012 @ 11:05am CST
Posted by Oilspill on February 14th, 2012 @ 11:05am CST
What's everyone getting so excited about? Just looks like a custom Chromedome to me. Most of the parts look like they're from an actual G1 Chromedome with some custom arms/legs.
Am I missing something?
Edit: OK, I just had a second look and it doesn't seem to be G1 parts. But it seems "too G1 accurate" for it to be official product. I'm still betting it is a custom.
For reference:
Am I missing something?
Edit: OK, I just had a second look and it doesn't seem to be G1 parts. But it seems "too G1 accurate" for it to be official product. I'm still betting it is a custom.
For reference:
Re: Tomy ChromeDome, SD Optimus, Victory Sabre and Magnus (1347210)
Posted by T-Macksimus on February 14th, 2012 @ 11:10am CST
Nope, you're not missing anything. This is not a mass production toy. I think Dead Metal nailed it as to what this thing is. Like you, I don't know why everyone is getting so excited. I know my chances of laying my hands on one are about absolute zero.
Still, it is a cool looking kit and I like that they have an actual Headmaster figure on there.
Posted by T-Macksimus on February 14th, 2012 @ 11:10am CST
Oilspill wrote:What's everyone getting so excited about? Just looks like a custom Chromedome to me. Most of the parts look like they're from an actual G1 Chromedome with some custom arms/legs.
Am I missing something?
Nope, you're not missing anything. This is not a mass production toy. I think Dead Metal nailed it as to what this thing is. Like you, I don't know why everyone is getting so excited. I know my chances of laying my hands on one are about absolute zero.
Still, it is a cool looking kit and I like that they have an actual Headmaster figure on there.
Re: Tomy ChromeDome, SD Optimus, Victory Sabre and Magnus (1347213)
Posted by Oilspill on February 14th, 2012 @ 11:12am CST
Agreed. And it does look damn cool!
Posted by Oilspill on February 14th, 2012 @ 11:12am CST
T-Macksimus wrote:Oilspill wrote:What's everyone getting so excited about? Just looks like a custom Chromedome to me. Most of the parts look like they're from an actual G1 Chromedome with some custom arms/legs.
Am I missing something?
Nope, you're not missing anything. This is not a mass production toy. I think Dead Metal nailed it as to what this thing is. Like you, I don't know why everyone is getting so excited. I know my chances of laying my hands on one are about absolute zero.
Still, it is a cool looking kit and I like that they have an actual Headmaster figure on there.
Agreed. And it does look damn cool!
Re: Tomy ChromeDome, SD Optimus, Victory Sabre and Magnus (1347225)
Posted by jgilkinson on February 14th, 2012 @ 11:28am CST
Posted by jgilkinson on February 14th, 2012 @ 11:28am CST
Yes Chromedome looks sweet but im sorry. I love that cute little SD Prime... I have a shelf spot picked out for the little guy
Re: Tomy ChromeDome, SD Optimus, Victory Sabre and Magnus (1347235)
Posted by cannonfodder4000 on February 14th, 2012 @ 11:52am CST
Posted by cannonfodder4000 on February 14th, 2012 @ 11:52am CST
If I'm not mistaken that Victory Saber came out around Wonderfest 2010-2011, he's from the Petit Transformers line, there's also a Starscream, a Bumblebee and a Soundwave.
Re: Tomy ChromeDome, SD Optimus, Victory Sabre and Magnus (1347238)
Posted by cannonfodder4000 on February 14th, 2012 @ 11:56am CST
Posted by cannonfodder4000 on February 14th, 2012 @ 11:56am CST
Holy hell, is that a Death King behind Chromedome?!
The guy who owns that must be seriously stoked.
The guy who owns that must be seriously stoked.
Re: Tomy ChromeDome, SD Optimus, Victory Sabre and Magnus (1347289)
Posted by Sodan-1 on February 14th, 2012 @ 1:56pm CST
Posted by Sodan-1 on February 14th, 2012 @ 1:56pm CST
Going by the first few comments made about the Chromedome figure, you wouldn't think we collectors were as hard to please as we usually make out,
Re: Tomy ChromeDome, SD Optimus, Victory Sabre and Magnus (1347303)
Posted by Screamfleet on February 14th, 2012 @ 2:09pm CST
Posted by Screamfleet on February 14th, 2012 @ 2:09pm CST
chromedome is popular in japan? Interesting.
Re: Tomy ChromeDome, SD Optimus, Victory Sabre and Magnus (1347351)
Posted by cannonfodder4000 on February 14th, 2012 @ 3:11pm CST
He was one of the main characters in Headmasters, not sure exactly how popular Headmasters was in Japan though.
Posted by cannonfodder4000 on February 14th, 2012 @ 3:11pm CST
Screamfleet wrote:chromedome is popular in japan? Interesting.
He was one of the main characters in Headmasters, not sure exactly how popular Headmasters was in Japan though.
Re: Tomy ChromeDome, SD Optimus, Victory Sabre and Magnus (1347461)
Posted by Stormrider on February 14th, 2012 @ 8:40pm CST
Jizaitoys had a Chromedome sketches of Chrome Dome up on their website last year. I wonder if they help design it.
Posted by Stormrider on February 14th, 2012 @ 8:40pm CST
gavinfuzzy wrote:From the 8000 yen pricepoint, im guessing that Chromedome is the next masterpiece!
Also, it seems like Chromedome would come with a transformable Headmaster too
Note the arms/leg splits
Jizaitoys had a Chromedome sketches of Chrome Dome up on their website last year. I wonder if they help design it.
Re: Tomy ChromeDome, SD Optimus, Victory Sabre and Magnus (1347499)
Posted by MINDVVIPE on February 14th, 2012 @ 10:20pm CST
Posted by MINDVVIPE on February 14th, 2012 @ 10:20pm CST
YAA CHROMEDOME, my first TF ever. Stoked... i love that car mode.
Re: Tomy ChromeDome, SD Optimus, Victory Sabre and Magnus (1347500)
Posted by Screamfleet on February 14th, 2012 @ 10:26pm CST
Oh, maybe I should checkout headmasters.
I've always thought chromedome was pretty cool though and wish more was done with him.
Posted by Screamfleet on February 14th, 2012 @ 10:26pm CST
cannonfodder4000 wrote:He was one of the main characters in Headmasters, not sure exactly how popular Headmasters was in Japan though.
Oh, maybe I should checkout headmasters.
I've always thought chromedome was pretty cool though and wish more was done with him.
Re: Tomy ChromeDome, SD Optimus, Victory Sabre and Magnus (1347508)
Posted by GetRightRobot on February 14th, 2012 @ 10:49pm CST
What up M? Hey man, bad news....
1) the car mode is Choro-Q styled one of a kind. Not the displayed figures alt. mode.
2) Seems like this is some kind of non-transforming upgrade kit for a Gundam or some such wacky nonsense. I believe Dead Metal or... I don't remember who, someone identified it earlier in this thread and without knowing, crushed my dreams for such an AWESOME updated ChromeDome....
Posted by GetRightRobot on February 14th, 2012 @ 10:49pm CST
MINDVVIPE wrote:YAA CHROMEDOME, my first TF ever. Stoked... i love that car mode.
What up M? Hey man, bad news....
1) the car mode is Choro-Q styled one of a kind. Not the displayed figures alt. mode.
2) Seems like this is some kind of non-transforming upgrade kit for a Gundam or some such wacky nonsense. I believe Dead Metal or... I don't remember who, someone identified it earlier in this thread and without knowing, crushed my dreams for such an AWESOME updated ChromeDome....
Re: Tomy ChromeDome, SD Optimus, Victory Sabre and Magnus (1347514)
Posted by MINDVVIPE on February 14th, 2012 @ 11:14pm CST
Hey dude, not much, just chillin with a beer.
Ya, I figured the tiny car wasn't its real car mode, homes. I was pretty much talkin about my original G1 Chromedome and his car mode
. And ya, i heard its not for real this thing. S'okay though, I'm sure 3rd party company could make a better version in regards to overall quality in the seams and additional detail. Still, we need a new Chromedome. Voyager at least, with a headmaster.
Posted by MINDVVIPE on February 14th, 2012 @ 11:14pm CST
GetRightRobot wrote:MINDVVIPE wrote:YAA CHROMEDOME, my first TF ever. Stoked... i love that car mode.
What up M? Hey man, bad news....
1) the car mode is Choro-Q styled one of a kind. Not the displayed figures alt. mode.
2) Seems like this is some kind of non-transforming upgrade kit for a Gundam or some such wacky nonsense. I believe Dead Metal or... I don't remember who, someone identified it earlier in this thread and without knowing, crushed my dreams for such an AWESOME updated ChromeDome....
Hey dude, not much, just chillin with a beer.
Ya, I figured the tiny car wasn't its real car mode, homes. I was pretty much talkin about my original G1 Chromedome and his car mode
. And ya, i heard its not for real this thing. S'okay though, I'm sure 3rd party company could make a better version in regards to overall quality in the seams and additional detail. Still, we need a new Chromedome. Voyager at least, with a headmaster.
Re: Tomy ChromeDome, SD Optimus, Victory Sabre and Magnus (1347622)
Posted by AutobotCliffjumper on February 15th, 2012 @ 9:59am CST
Posted by AutobotCliffjumper on February 15th, 2012 @ 9:59am CST
Even though it's not transformable, that Chromedome looks AWESOME (hint hint to 3rd parties)! With that being said, I am seriously waiting for MP Ultra Magnus with trailer to show up though. 
Maybe one day....soooon
Maybe one day....soooon
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