Transformers Prime RID AM-15 Darkness Megatron (Official Images0 from Amazon Japan!

10:18 AM in ARMS-MICRON, Japan exclusive, Just Arrived, JUST BOUGHT, Latest Addition, Megatron, Minor Repaint, NOT IN COLLECTION, Transformers Prime, VOYAGER

UPDATED in box pics! Toy arrived, together with two Jet Vehicons sometime two weeks ago.  Very shiny....! 

In person his chromed parts, while random and looking somewhat rather 'unfinished' - only his chest and shoulders are chromed, It's actually quite tastefully done and serves as a collector-edition type toy.

Figure King Japanese toy/ hobby Magazine July feature! 

Takaratomy's rendition of the main Villain of the Decepticons from the Transformers Prime animated CG show is to be released sometime end of the month in July. Major differences from Hasbro version, is of course the addition of shiny paint apps, some neat stickers and TWO Arms Microns/ One a Bat Arms Micron- which transforms into a Scythe and Winged jet pack, and the other a standard Gorilla/ Arm Cannon. Price is approx USD $50. 

Official pics from Takaratomy and Amazon Japan! 

Arms Micron, Megatron and TF: Prime Copyright 2012 Takaratomy. 

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A SIGH OF RELIEVE AFTER ALMOST A MONTH OF PATIENT AND NERVOUS WAITING.

2:07 PM in Botcon 2012, Classics, convention exclusives, Just Arrived, Minor Repaint, Shattered Glass

THE POST TITLE SAYS IT ALL... LOLZ. 

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TAKARATOMY TRANSFORMERS PRIME TOY COMMERCIAL!!

3:15 PM in 2012, ARMS-MICRON, Japan exclusive, Minor Repaint, TAKARATOMY, Transformers Prime, Yet To Arrive

Hiya peoples! Sorry for the slack in updating my blog...oh well, better late than never, right?! Anyway thought Id preview some TF: Prime goodness....starting with the toy commercial campaign to celebrate the new Transformers show .  Oh why couldn't toy commercials over here be as cool  as those from Japan?!

Takaratomy's Transformers Prime commercial, to coincide with the release of the anime series Fight! Robot lifeforms Transformers: Prime which is scheduled to be aired sometime next month, possibly mid April 2012. 

Bought some releases at USD$19 a pop, namely AM-04 Ratchet and AM-06 Skywarp- which has not had confirmation of a possible USA-Hasbro release. To add a sense of 'play-value' to the exclusive Japan only Transformers Prime toys, Takaratomy has decided to include a sleuth of ARMS-MICRON - Robot-to weapon mini cons which can combine and power-up to make more powerful weapons. Although self-assembled, and includes some stickers, it nevertheless makes it more interactive and worth the import prices paid. Cannot wait to get these to add to my collection! 

Transformers Prime and Arms Micro Copyright 2011-Takaratomy Co. Ltd. . 

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WING SABER TOYZ SPECIAL: Dark of the Moon Voyager Skyhammer!

1:56 PM in Attack Helcpoter, Autobot, DARK OF THE MOON, JUST BOUGHT, Minor Repaint, Movie Figure, Skyhammer, VOYAGER

Dark of the Moon Voyager Skyhammer. Just a simple repaint of Voyager Dotm Skyhammer. Didnt like the white head, and grey out of the box. 

Done in dark blue/ gunmetal / gold / black and silver Gundam markers. 

Colors dont rub off once painted on, and strangely, only works well on Movie figs.

Dark of the Moon

• Skyhammer (MechTech Voyager, 2011)
  • Japanese ID number: DA13
  • Accessories: MechTech Rifle/Energon Sword, two missile pods.

Part of the second wave of Dark of the Moon Voyagers, Skyhammer transforms into a made-up assault helicopter that partially resembles a Mil Mi-24. As part of the MechTech series, he has a large weapons system that converts from a double-barreled rifle to his Energon Sword. He also features two detachable missile pods underneath his wings. His hands can wield either weapon, and he also features an additional port on each of his forearms, a pair on each of his wings, one underneath his cockpit, one on both sides of his Mechtech weapon, and one on the backs of each of his shoulder cockpit halves.

An unofficial but quite awesome feature, his rotors can be transformed and extended out to freely spin from his chest. However, despite the claims of the instructions, the rotors cannot be fully detached from the robot.

Skyhammer./ Dark Of The Moon copyright Paramount/ Hasbro and Takaratomy 2011

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