WING_SABER-TOYS 2013 PREVIEW. A NEW BEGINNING FOR NEW ACQUISITIONS!

9:08 AM in 2013 Releases, Ehobby, Fall of Cybertron, MASTERPIECE, New Year, Transformers Prime, YET TO BE RELEASED

Happy New Year, fellow readers! I do trust that your festive celebrations went swimmingly well?! 

Got some rather exciting news coming your way, people. For 2013, there will be some really neat and exciting releases planned, chiefly the announcement of Masterpiece MP-13 Soundwave and his Cassette Minions, Frenzy, Rumble, Laserbeak, Buzzsaw and Ravage. Not to mention the continuation of the Takaratomy Fall of Cybertron line, as well as the season 3 continuity of Transformers Prime, which will carry the Beast Hunters tagline. Oh and thrown in the awesome news that the Takaratomy's Encore Generation 1 reissue line will continue with Fortress Maximus and we have a pretty busy 2013 year of collecting in-store! So sit back and Enjoy the ride, guys! 

As for me personally, the start of the year will bring a realization that, whilst I have to control the amount of expenditure that I usually splurge on my collection, it most certainly doesn't mean that I will completely miss out on my fair share of some gems which I have been keeping a rather keen interest on since the year ended a couple of days ago. 

I have decided to get at least two vintages for this year, and who knows after that maybe just to tie up afew loose ends for my personal G1 list. As for the current consensus of Ehobby and Japanese exclusive releases, I will have to see if these hold any interest for me, as I have adhered to only getting black and exclusive 'crystal' or clear plastic releases only. Well, that's all folks! Watch this space for more Transformers related news for the rest of the year! 

All Transformers Copyright Takaratomy 2013. 

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LATEST HAUL AS AT 10 DECEMBER 2012.

10:32 AM in BBTS, Black Repaint, Clear plastic, Dark Energon, Exclusive Repaint, Japan exclusive, Latest Addition, OPTIMUS PRIME, Transformers Prime

HI FOLKS, JUST GOT THESE COLLECTIONS IN MY MINI-PILE O' LOOT. CASE FRESH AND LOOKING MIGHTY TASTY, IF YOU ASK ME! DARK GUARD TRANSFORMERS PRIME: FIRST EDITION REPAINT, AS WELL AS THE 4 DELUXE TOYS UNDER THE 'DARK ENERGON' BANNER. 

GOOD TIMES!


TRANSFORMERS PRIME COPYRIGHT 2012 HASBRO AND TAKARATOMY. 

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TAKARATOMY CYBERTRON SATELLITE 'DARK GUARD' OPTIMUS PRIME! CAMPAIGN SPECIAL!

8:27 PM in Black Repaint, CYBERTRON SATELLITE, Japan exclusive, OPTIMUS PRIME, special edition, TAKARATOMY, Transformers Prime

 
Hi folks, just a quick update on yet another 'exclusive' release regarding Transformers. 

Dark Guard Optimus Prime is an exclusive release being offered by the Yodobashi Camera shops in Japan. The figure is a black and gold redeco of the popular Transformers Prime First Edition Voyager Optimus Prime mold which is  due for a release on December 1st, priced at 5,250 yen. The story of how Optimus Prime became the 'Dark' version, not Nemesis Prime, is translated from Takaratomy's site: 



''To save his comrades who are infected with Dark Energon, Optimus Prime had his body covered with Energon Defense Coating. This black coating is an alloy Ratchet created by analyzing and converting MECH's equipment, and is capable of shielding Transformers from Dark Energon or any biological weapons such as a virus. Optimus' mobility is reduced due to the added weight, but this is the only form he can guard himself from Dark Energon. 


Transformers Prime/ Copyright Hasbro Takaratomy 2012

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UPDATE: MORE TRANSFORMERS PRIME ARMS MICRON RELEASES DUE DECEMBER 2012~

10:42 PM in ARMS-MICRON, Japan exclusive, Leo Prime, Shockwave, TAKARATOMY, Transformers Prime, Ultra Magnus, YET TO BE RELEASED

Hi folks, WSX here bringing you another piece of collecting update that I am personally psyched about. Arms Micron releases scheduled for December 2012. brings some exciting new characters to the fold. 

Japanese toy company Takaratomy  has updated their website listings for three future Arms Micron releases: AM-27 Ultra Magnus (a redeco of the recently release Voyager Ultra Magnus with a new Arms Micron hammer), AM-28 Leo Prime (a redeco of Thundertron in colors resembling those of Lio Convoy from Beast Wars II, with a Micron companion resembling Moon, from the same show.) and AM-29 Shockwave 

Story linked and credited to Uber fan-site TFW2005. These Voyager class toys will retail for approx 4,200 Yen and the deluxe at 2,100 Yen. Steep prices, but totally worth the time as the decos are much more inspired compared to Hasbro's versions IMHO. Add to the fact that Arm Micron toys/ weapons are fun to assemble and play with, it lends more in terms of value -add playability to the figures themselves. Really looking forward to getting these added to my ever growing collection!

Arms Micron and Transformers Prime Copyright 2012 Tomy. all rights Reserved. 

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New Teaser Pic of TF; Prime Voyager Japan-only Unicron mould! OOOhhh..Pointy!

10:59 PM in ARMS-MICRON, Gaia Unicron, Japan exclusive, NOT YET RELEASED, PRE-ORDER, Transformers Prime, VOYAGER

Hi folks, just quick update on an exciting pic posted by none other thann Mr. 'Takaratomy' himself, Yuki-san on his Twitter page. Gaia Unicron in all his evil glory. Glad I have this monstrous destroyer of worlds paid for and pre-ordered. Releasing sometime next month! Cannot wait! 

• Gaia Unicron (2012)

• ID number: AM-19

Gaia Unicron is an all new mold which transforms from Unicron's robot mode into Unicron's face inside a volcano. You read that right. He also transforms into a "capture" mode for either Voyager Optimus Prime or Megatron. His Micron partner, Bogu, transforms from what appears to be a robot mole into a pointy claw for him to wield. He features a panel which has one of each of the 3 Arms Micron Power crystals, not unlike Hades' tail.

Gaia Unicron / TF: Prime copyright Takaratomy 2012 . 

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New pictures of Transformers Prime Voyagers Thundertron and Ultra Magnus!

1:44 PM in New Character, NOT IN COLLECTION, Thundertron, Transformers Prime, Ultra Magnus, VOYAGER, YET TO BE RELEASED

Hi folks, WSX here back to give a preview of what to me personally are another two excellent additions to the already awesome TF: Prime toyline in the form of Thundertron and Ultra Magnus! These are the Hasbro US versions, and also please take note that Takaratomy will also be releasing theirs in the next couple of months. 

Pics, news linked / credited are courtersy of Robotkingdom, Tformers.com, HK-Transformers and TFW2005. 

Really stoked for these both as their designs are pretty solid, especially for Ultra Magnus as his smaller and Legends Class version was already a winner.  These should hit retail outlets sometime soon maybe in a week's time! Stay tuned when I find them and buy them! 

TF: Prime: / Ultra Magnus and Thundertron Copyright Hasbro/ Takaratomy

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TRANSFORMERS PRIME: GAIA UNICRON, ARMS MASTER PRIME AND MASTERPIECES!

9:38 PM in ARMS-MICRON, Gaia Unicron, Japan exclusive, MASTERPIECE, PRE-ORDER, Preview, Transformers Prime, YET TO BE RELEASED

Hi folks, just an interesting update for those who were thinking of grabbing Gaia Unicron from TF: Prime. Here are some pics courtersy of TFW2005 member Gaokaiser taken from a Japanese Hobby message board. I have put in my pre-orders and based on the picture, Gaia Unicron is one mean design which although not 'planet sized' he would go pretty well with all the TF: Prime Cyberverse mini-figs! More details in the link and to get your pre-orders, please visit etoysjapan and Robotkingdom for all your Transformers collection needs! 

Transformers Prime Copyright 2012 Takaratomy and Hasbro Inc. 

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Tokyo Toy Show 2012 Exclusive Terrorcon Bumblebee

9:12 AM in Black Repaint, Bumblebee, Japan exclusive, Just Arrived, JUST BOUGHT, Tokyo Toy Show 2012, Transformers Prime

AM-Terrorcon Bumblebee, the AEON Japan score exclusive arrived last week! Came in a rather 'smallish'-box and compact figure - sharp matte black finish makes the toy awesome!  Translucent purple eyes and headlights and teal arms and legs complete the 'Evil' Bee look. Perfection. Story goes that Bumblebee was corrupted by 'Dark Energon' and thus it was too much for him to bear till his soul became dark and unrepentant! 

Oh hei! Another black/ teal Nemesis/ Terrorcon repaint for me to grab! 

More details and pics here!  and from Robotkingdom.com! 

UPDATE!! 
A recent Twitter pic from Takaratomy! @ TF YUKI! 

Wow. that's a beautiful black repaint. XD 

Transformers Prime Copyright 2012 Takaratomy/ Hasbro 

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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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TOKYO TOY SHOW 2012 EXCLUSIVES: TRANSLUCENT TF PRIME FE OPTIMUS & BLACK UNITED OPTIMUS PRIME!

3:57 PM in Black Repaint, Crystal Convoy, Japan exclusive, NOT IN COLLECTION, NOT YET RELEASED, Tokyo Toy Show 2012, Transformers Prime

A quick update, guys! Just bought these two beauties recently and both are scheduled to be shipped a day after the Tokyo 2012 Toy Show is over, which is on the 18th of June onwards! 

Transformers Prime First Edition
Optimus Prime Shining 5,000 yen (tax included)

Limited sale quantity items Commemorative Toy Show! 
Clear color is limited edition item version of Optimus Prime Transformers Prime First Edition.
[Sale of up to two per person;

Transformers Optimus Prime Black United ¥ 5,000 (tax included)

Limited sale quantity items Commemorative Toy Show!
Limited Edition series of United, is a black Optimus Prime.
[Sale of up to two per person;

Minor updated pics, linked and credited to respective sources! 

TF: Prime and Henkei is Copyright 2012 Takaratomy Co. Ltd. Japan 

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Some Recent Acquisitions! Transformers Prime Deluxe toys!

8:41 AM in Deluxe, JUST BOUGHT, TAKARATOMY, Transformers Prime

Got a mini POL sometime last week! Loving the Prime Takaratomy packaging fro Bumblebee and Cliffjumper! More Japan only Arms Micron packaged stuff on the way! 

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TRANSFORMERS PRIME ARMS MICRON ( AM-01) OPTIMUS PRIME!

11:02 AM in ARMS-MICRON, Collector's Edition, JUST BOUGHT, Metallic Red Repaint, OPTIMUS PRIME, TAKARATOMY, Transformers Prime

SLIGHT UPDATE! BOUGHT THE TAKARA-TOMY TRANSFORMERS PRIME RID AM-01 OPTIMUS PRIME WITH HIS MINI-CON WEAPON WHICH CONVERTS INTO A ION BLASTER  OF SORTS. PRETTY DECENT DARKER BLUE AND METALLIC RED PAINT JOB, AND SOME MINOR TOUCH-UPS ESPECIALLY ON HIS FORE-ARMS (TRANSLUCENT PLASTIC, AGAIN?)   WILL HAVE TO BE DONE TO MAKE THIS FIGURE WHOLE AGAIN. ARRIVING SOMETIME SOON, MAYBE WITHIN THIS WEEK OR THE NEXT-- MEAN TIME, POSTING SOME PICTURES !!  CANNOT WAIT OT ADD THIS AND FIX -UP THE ARMS MICRON WEAPON TO MY COLLECTION! AWESOME! 

TRANSFORMERS PRIME AM-01/ OPTIMUS PRIME - COPYRIGHT TAKARATOMY 2012-

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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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CYBERVERSE COMMANDER LEGENDS CLASS TRASNFORMERS PRIME SET OF 4! OPTIMUS, MEGATRON, BULKHEAD AND STARSCREAM!

11:59 PM in 2012, Bulkhead, Cyberverse Commander, JUST BOUGHT, Megatron, OPTIMUS PRIME, Stascream, Transformers Prime

Hi there, folks! Just sharing some recent Transformers Prime stuff I bought on a whim while waiting some of the more 'heavier' and most anticipated toys (i.e Botcon, a second Vintage C-327 Victory Leo) to arrive soon. These are mini-marvels of the toy engineering world when it comes to the level of accuracy with their on-screen counterparts. FYI these are part of the Prime: Cyberverse Commanders toys for Wave 1. These distribution of figures for this introductory wave consists of four very awesomely made incarnations of Bulkhead, Optimus Prime, Megatron and Starscream. All four were recently released sometime in the middle of January 2012, and ahve been generally well received by fans all over.

As usual, the whole gimmick or purpose of the Cyberverse line is to be simplistic and fun when we fiddle with the transformations. All four are accurate to their bigger voyager and deluxe versions, and they are great additions despite their being smaller sized.  Personal favorites  of the four would be Bulkhead and Starscream, simply because the both of them have been given quite strong and interesting character development. Some silver sharpie/ hobby metallic paint would do wonders for covering up the translucent weapons that come packaged with the individually carded toys. 

On another note, am seriously thinking of buying the whole Takaratomy versions of the main-line Robots in disguise (RID) Prime toys, as they would be packaged together with Arms Microns/ booster weapons to add more fire-power and playability to the line, as compared to the regular versions of the Hasbro Prime RID which has also hit shelves recently.  IMHO, the Japanese just know how to sell and market their toys and cater to all discerning adult and hard-core collectors.  Granted, they wont be cheap to import over, but worth the price for the bonus weapons alone. Takaratomy will also make an exclusive Japan-only toy of Skywarp, albeit being a repaint of the First Edition Starscream deluxe toy. Overall the colors are much more sharper and made from less duller plastic and that is another plus point for me. 

Final Thoughts:

Cannot say enough positive things about these Prime Cyberverse Commander toys. Simple, intuitive and not to mention cleverly made, I do highly recommend them being added to one's collection. 

Transformers Prime/ Cyberverse Copyright Hasbro/Takaratomy 2012

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TRANSFORMERS PRIME: DELUXE CLIFFJUMPER!

6:33 PM in 2011 RELEASE, Cliffjumper, Deluxe, JUST BOUGHT, Transformers Prime

From the First Edition wave of the latest Transformers: Prime CGI series, comes the release of the Deluxe edition of the Autobot muscle-car and all round uber-buddy-co partner : CliffJumper. 

Major Plot Spoiler to those who have not see the animated series

• Cliffjumper (voiced by Dwayne Johnson) - Transforms into a red Dodge Challenger decorated with bull horns on the hood. He is killed by Starscream in the first episode upon his capture. His body was used in testing Dark Energon in the second episode where it was sliced in half by Megatron. His zombified appearance was found barely alive by Arcee before it was caught in the explosion of one of the Decepticons' hideouts in the same episode. Cliffjumper will only appear in flashbacks from now on according to an interview about the upcoming episodes.^[7] Since Cliffjumper will now only appear in flashbacks, Dwayne Johnson might return to voice Cliffjumper in the flashbacks.^[8] Cliffjumper has currently appeared in only one flashback, with Johnson not voicing him.

Design wise the toy is a pretty faithful representation of the animation model, and the transformation from muscle car mode to robot mode is not overly complex. Dont know if it;s just mine, but for me however,  the panels somewhat do not line up when transforming him back to his vehicular mode. Overall a decent toy, and he is pretty much in scale with the Voyager Prime and Bulkhead toys which will be released sometime next year.  Detailing wise, not much paint applications, on his car, and a flat red plastic is used, save for the top of the car which becomes his chest piece, which is done is a a darker shade of red. Personally, I would have much preferred the toy to be done evenly  in the darker tone. As for weapons, nothing much going on except that he's got Gatling-gun fists which flip out from his wrists. 

Transformers Wikia has a also linked neat picture of concept art featuring Cliffjumper, and looks somewhat bulkier and built like a wrestler- much like the voice actor (well, we can call it guest voice actor!) which was none other than Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. 

Recommended, only if you are interested in getting and completing your Transformers Prime collection. 

BIO

Cliffjumper (Cliff to his chums) isn't your run-of-the-mill Autobot freedom fighter. Armed with six-cylinder ion cannons, a quantum-sensitive multiphase targeting system that would make Megatron jealous, and of course, the old-school technique of pummelingDecepticons with his fists, Cliffjumper prefers to liven up the day with firefights while retrieving enemy intelligence. He more than lives up to his name: He'll fearlessly leap long before he bothers looking!

“	Need backup?	”
—Arcee

“	Do I ever need backup?	”
—Cliffjumper

Copyright 2010/2010 Takaratomy and Hasbro/ Paramount

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