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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WING SABER TOYZ 2011 INTRODUCTION SPECIAL: Japan Family Mart Contest Prize 'A': ROTF Optimus Prime Clear Ver.!

7:35 PM in Clear plastic, Family Mart, Japan exclusive, JUST BOUGHT, Limited, OPTIMUS PRIME, ROTF, special edition

WELCOME TO 2011!

 I bid  a very happy 2011 to my myriad of followers from the world over! This is Adam @ [Wing_Saber-X] here, once again proud to present a special focus on my blog to kick things off in the new year. The latest and most anticipated addition to my growing list of Transforming toy collection needs little introduction. Although considered somewhat slightly tardy in obtaining this acquisition, nevertheless I am proud to have finally be able to get one of these Japanese Lucky Draw releases while out shopping last Christmas Eve, 24th December 2010, to be exact! 

FAMILY MART CAMPAIGN?!  


Family Mart convenient chain stores in Japan, together with TAKARA Tomy, had sought to organise an exclusive lottery contest in October 2010. The ultimate prize from this contest is the above shown 'Prize A' lottery consisting of one highly cool --remoulded in clear plastic parts- -Revenge Of The Fallen Leader-Class Optimus Prime figure. It's one of those exclusive toy prizes whereby you are given coupons and raffle for a couple of main prizes which were made available from a convenience chain store. The following pictures of the toy out of package is credited and linked to Higekuma toy blog.   Since the campaign was held last year, and the fact that I have not been able to travel to Japan, I thought Id lose hope of ever finding this rare toy ever again. 

WHEN CHRISTMAS IS LUCKY!

It does bring out a tear or two when the year finally ends, mostly because most of your unfinished resolutions have not been fulfilled, or just maybe we are just getting a sense and grip of the fact that we are growing a year older, and anticipating what shape the future might take in the forthcoming year. As for me, I thought I'd end 2010 on a rather good toy-hunting note, and strolled down-town to just have a jolly jaunt in and around the City Center's shopping malls with all those festive decorations in the air and display. 

TOY AND BOX

He is the standard released to death version of the Optimus Leader Class Prime mould,  albeit now made entirely of translucent plastic. As far as this version goes, the actual amount produced has been opened up to debate, with the suggestion that as many as 2,000 pieces were shipped  and distributed to the 200+ Family Mart outlets in the whole of Japan. Although relatively 'fair'  to obtain especially through online retail sites such as Ebay, Id say that trying to get one in the current condition and market will set you (--the serious collector)-- of course-- anything between a minimum of  USD $270 -USD $300+ give or take.  He is encased in his standard box, but it's tastefully done in a  cool monochrome-style, which I suppose is the only way to  set it apart as being 'exclusive'.  Add to this is the Gold fonts used, completing the look.
 If you guys like to see more comparison shots and other thoughts and reviews of this awesome toy, kindly click here and here! 

FINAL THOUGHTS

Worth getting if you are a completest. Personally, I love the mould and can't recommend this Clear ROTF Prime enough. There is the so-called exclusivity when considering dropping hefty but worthy sum when or if you run into this toy online or at your local Hobby specialist shops. As a little treat, WSX Toyz is showing this clear beauty beside the ROTF amazon DVD Exclusive Prime which was bought earlier last year! A++

Optimus Prime and Revenge Of the Fallen copyright 2009/2010 Takaratomy and Dreamworks/ Hasbro

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WING SABER TOYZ UPCOMING 2011 RELEASE: ROBOT魂＜SIDE MS＞ ガンダムエクシア（トランザムクリアVer.） ROBOT SPIRITS < Side MS> GUNDAM EXIA (Trans-Am) CLEAR Ver.!

10:59 PM in BANDAI JAPAN, EXIA Trans-Am Ver, GUNDAM 00, JUST BOUGHT, PRE-ORDER, ROBOT SPIRITS, special edition, YET TO BE RELEASED

Hey there boys and girls all over the world! This is yet another random blog post by yours truly, Adam!  As with my other posts, I am featuring the formula of any type of toy which happen to catch my fancy at a particular moment in time, and this blog post is featuring the sleek Mecha design from the Gundam 00 Series!   This is the  pre-Gundam 00 Raiser design upgrade unit  known simply as "Exia". A sleeker and less cumbersome version, and looks speedy as well as deadly in combat! 

''Celestial Being's Gundam, "GN DRIVE" to release the true power of a hidden "Trans-Am" mode.Gundam TV appearance of the use of particularly impressive  first Trans Am in the movie, ROBOT unique spirit and clear reproduction of special metallic versions.  Held in February 2010 "Fichazu Soul Vol.1" commemorative items were  sold at the event venue will be sold in the shop made to order web form at your soul.''

Start accepting orders	September 28, 2010 (Tue) 16:00
End accept orders	Undecided
Shipment schedule	January 2011 schedule
Work appeared	Mobile Suit Gundam 00
The set includes	- Body Exia 　- Wrist replacement 　· GN Sword 　· GN beam saber x 2 　· GN Bimudaga x 2 　Rongubureido · GN 　Shotobureido · GN 　· GN Shield 　Lumbar joint parts - x 2
Product Material	ABS · PVC · POM
Product Size	Height approx 125mm
Age	Age 15
Remarks	※ The photograph is a prototype. Actual product may vary. 　※ Product specifications and shipping date are subject to change without notice. Please note.
Number of order receipt	A maximum of 24 per order.

Pics, and story credited and linked to Tamashiiweb / Bandai Japan and Tokyo Hunter's blog! 

"TRANS-AM" SYSTEM?!

Exia utilizing the Trans-Am System

"The Trans-Am System is a system that temporarily removes the 'limiter' on the true GN Drives. Under normal operation, the limiter reduces the output of the GN Drives while the drives themselves store up any excess GN Particles created inside GN Condensers. With the limiter deactivated, the GN Drives can then operate at their full power by releasing all of their stored particles instantaneously. These stored particles saturate the frame of the mobile suit to give it a reddish hue, and the abilities of the unit are increased threefold while the system is active. However, this boost in performance is only temporary as once all the released energy and particles dissipate, the GN Drives must replace the spent energy and the unit will perform at a reduced capacity until the energy is replaced.

The use of the Trans-Am system is not limited to mobile suits. Celestial Being's assault carrier Ptolemaios II can engage into Trans-Am mode when at least one Gundam GN Drive is attached to the ship's system. As displayed on episode 9 of season 2, the combined Trans-Am output of Cherudim, Arios and Seravee enables the Ptolemaios II to execute an atmospheric launch from sea level. On episode 23 of season 2, the ship itself does have a Trans-Am system, utilizing the pre-stored particles in its particle storage tanks; it can be used only for a very brief period of time.

It has been recently shown that a Trans-Am-like mode is possible with fake GN Drives too, but has a shorter time limit than the real ones, since the fake drives have limited energy. Unlike true GN drives, which simply operate at a reduced capacity after Trans-Am has ended, Trans-Am derived from false GN Drives risk rendering the mobile suit inoperable due to lack of particles.

According to Ian Vashti, Innovation is caused by the GN Particle's special state in Trans-Am(Trans-Am Raiser and Trans-Am Burst System specifically). He theorized that it may be possible that this special state of GN Particles can even be felt regardless of range, and that more possible genuine Innovators has awakened as a result of Trans-Am Burst that Setsuna used during the battle with the Innovators. In addition, he is also worried that the Earth Sphere Federation now possessing the Trans-Am System technology will notice its relation to Innovation and try to use it for military purposes.^[3]"

^Pic above is  linked & credited to Gundam.wikia.com

FINAL THOUGHTS:-

This was first released sometime early (Jan/Feb 2010) of this year, and it will be the second run for this exclusive Tamashii release by the kick-ass folks at Bandai Japan. Can't say honestly that I am into the whole Gundam 00 series at all, but this appears to be the ''final form''  for the Gundam Exia. Seriously looks pretty in fuchsia and the clear plastic is pretty prominently shown on this awesome and sleek mecha design!  As of now, I'm seriously contemplating to get this excellent model and display it along with my newly acquired taste for all things 'Robot Spirits'!  More Pictures can be linked and seen on this awesome Japanese blog! No pics will be used directly from here to respect and not rip-off the original owner / poster for this clear plastic jem of a beautiful toy! Get this if you are a fan of the Tamashii line of toys!  A+

Final pic is linked  & credited to Hobbylinkjapan! 

Gundam Exia and 00 Series/ Robot Tamashii Copyright Sunrise and Bandai Japan 2009/2010

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