First Look at Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure Lockdown

mooncake623 wrote:Thanks again to Tag Hobby we get a first look at Transformers Adventure Lockdown! Transformers Adventure Lockdown looks like a repaint of the Transformers Animated Lockdown in a Movie inspired deco. Check out the image below and remember keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates!

That deco on the ROTF mold please...

megatronus wrote:

mooncake623 wrote:Thanks again to Tag Hobby we get a first look at Transformers Adventure Lockdown! Transformers Adventure Lockdown looks like a repaint of the Transformers Animated Lockdown in a Movie inspired deco. Check out the image below and remember keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates!

That deco on the ROTF mold please...

Stop hating on animated

What I dont get is why they didnt use the superior ROTF Lockdown mold instead of the crappy cartoony animated mold ?

Ooh, pretty. Loving this line. It's not silly expensive either!

You can see a gray chested Bombshell there as well.

Randy

Takara Tomy's Twitter TF_pr just tweeted an Official Image Transformers Adventure Nemesis Prime and a reminder that it's due to be release this weekend with the rest of the second wave of the Transfers Adventures line. Nemesis Prime is a straight repaint of the Warrior Class Optimus Prime. Check out the image below and let us know how excited you are about this release in our forums here.

ScottyP wrote:Ooh, pretty. Loving this line. It's not silly expensive either!

But this one is though, they are charging voyager prices for this deluxe toy.

mooncake623 wrote:

megatronus wrote:

mooncake623 wrote:Thanks again to Tag Hobby we get a first look at Transformers Adventure Lockdown! Transformers Adventure Lockdown looks like a repaint of the Transformers Animated Lockdown in a Movie inspired deco. Check out the image below and remember keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates!

That deco on the ROTF mold please...

Stop hating on animated

But... I'm not hating...

I just want the ROTF mold to receive the same love.

megatronus wrote:

mooncake623 wrote:

megatronus wrote:

mooncake623 wrote:Thanks again to Tag Hobby we get a first look at Transformers Adventure Lockdown! Transformers Adventure Lockdown looks like a repaint of the Transformers Animated Lockdown in a Movie inspired deco. Check out the image below and remember keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates!

That deco on the ROTF mold please...

Stop hating on animated

But... I'm not hating...

I just want the ROTF mold to receive the same love.

Oh yea? Prove it and buy this!

And they STILL haven't fixed TFA Lockdown's hands...

mooncake623 wrote:

megatronus wrote:

mooncake623 wrote:

megatronus wrote:

mooncake623 wrote:Thanks again to Tag Hobby we get a first look at Transformers Adventure Lockdown! Transformers Adventure Lockdown looks like a repaint of the Transformers Animated Lockdown in a Movie inspired deco. Check out the image below and remember keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates!

That deco on the ROTF mold please...

Stop hating on animated

But... I'm not hating...

I just want the ROTF mold to receive the same love.

Oh yea? Prove it and buy this!

That's some serious money to put down!

I have that one. I really like that one.

But it's not THAT one, it's the non-nemesis colours one.

Sigh. So money, very sigh.

Rated X wrote:What I dont get is why they didnt use the superior ROTF Lockdown mold instead of the crappy cartoony animated mold ?

Because I'm tired of the arms popping out of the ball joints every time I sneeze (and I do that a ot, being allergic to "Spring" and all things in it) on my "superior" ROTF mold (I used to agree with you, actually) so I went back to my Animated figure?

i dig that Con symbol chest tattoo Lockdown is rocking

Hey guys, the bombshell found on the pic. Is it Takara's or just Hasbro's with a sticker on it as a placement pic?

Flashwave wrote:

Rated X wrote:What I dont get is why they didnt use the superior ROTF Lockdown mold instead of the crappy cartoony animated mold ?

Because I'm tired of the arms popping out of the ball joints every time I sneeze (and I do that a ot, being allergic to "Spring" and all things in it) on my "superior" ROTF mold (I used to agree with you, actually) so I went back to my Animated figure?

The legs pop off the animated model all the time. The hands will never be fixed because they would have to alter the mold, which they did for the recolor with the chain saw attachment.

Rated X wrote:What I dont get is why they didnt use the superior ROTF Lockdown mold instead of the crappy cartoony animated mold ?

Probably because Animated's style fits in with the RID style much more then a movie toy.



Plus the Animated toy was just as good.

mirageandjazz1197 wrote:

Rated X wrote:What I dont get is why they didnt use the superior ROTF Lockdown mold instead of the crappy cartoony animated mold ?

Probably because Animated's style fits in with the RID style much more then a movie toy.



Plus the Animated toy was just as good.

Don't take X too seriously. 3/4 of his posts are for hating something.

-Kanrabat- wrote:

mirageandjazz1197 wrote:

Rated X wrote:What I dont get is why they didnt use the superior ROTF Lockdown mold instead of the crappy cartoony animated mold ?

Probably because Animated's style fits in with the RID style much more then a movie toy.



Plus the Animated toy was just as good.

Don't take X too seriously. 3/4 of his posts are for hating something.

Oh yes I've seen that with his Aplha Bravo bashing on threads that have nothing to do with Alpha Bravo in the first place.




Doesn't mean I can't reply to him with what I think.

Great! It's a great mold IF you're into Animated. Surprised by this deco it's very unique.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

Flashwave wrote:

Rated X wrote:What I dont get is why they didnt use the superior ROTF Lockdown mold instead of the crappy cartoony animated mold ?

Because I'm tired of the arms popping out of the ball joints every time I sneeze (and I do that a ot, being allergic to "Spring" and all things in it) on my "superior" ROTF mold (I used to agree with you, actually) so I went back to my Animated figure?

The legs pop off the animated model all the time. The hands will never be fixed because they would have to alter the mold, which they did for the recolor with the chain saw attachment.

You know, I never have a problem with my Ani's legs popping off unless I actually misfold the leg around (which I do a bit) but in those cases, it's usually the front vehicle cowl catching. I have to reattach the left forearm arm of the ROTF fig if I try to lift the forearm at all. Problem is the ball socket on mine is either too thin too hold tight, stretched too wide for a tight fit, or both. Never had a chance to play with anyone else's, so I don't know if its mine or a design flaw.

And actually, never liked the thin lankyness of the figure, but I think as much of what I'm seeing is the Movieverse style. Still, I'd prefer a thrird whak at Lockdown with more the treatment Lugnut got.

Here's another picture of Lockdown along with the robot modes of Bombshell and Shrapnel.

william-james88 wrote:Here's another picture of Lockdown along with the robot modes of Bombshell and Shrapnel.

Poor Kickback is left out.

mirageandjazz1197 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Here's another picture of Lockdown along with the robot modes of Bombshell and Shrapnel.

Poor Kickback is left out.

He'll show up. Eventually. I'm kinda sure.

The insecticon purple doesnt match up on the hasbro release (they are different shades), and I cant tell if it will be a match on the takara versions.

Yay Insecticons that match eachother! Come ooooonnn Kickback...

william-james88 wrote:The insecticon purple doesnt match up on the hasbro release (they are different shades), and I cant tell if it will be a match on the takara versions.

Bombshell's chest is show-accurate gray.



Though, the chest would magically change to purple in bug mode:

I don't quite know why I dig that deco on Lockdown so much.
Very Punisheresque.

Takara Tomy Mall has posted official stock images for the TAV and TED toys we recently only got a glimpse of in magazines. You will find, mirrored below, images for TAV Lockdown, Shrapnel, Bombshell and TED Bumblebee. These are also up as pre-orders on the site.

I love how Lockdown's chest design seamlessly forms the Decepticon symbol with the proper paint applied! We all know he's not from either side but at this point we just accept the fact that Hasbro and Takara shall always go by the logic that is understandable for children, bad Transformer=Decepticon Still looks good on the figure though! I'm sure anyone who likes the deco can create a headcannon for the purpose of the insignia

The Thuggernaut wrote:I'm sure anyone who likes the deco can create a headcannon for the purpose of the insignia

This is what comes to mind when I see the words Lockdown and Head cannon

I'm so happy to see those Insecticons. And I didn't even notice Lockdown's chest, that's awesome!

william-james88 wrote:

The Thuggernaut wrote:I'm sure anyone who likes the deco can create a headcannon for the purpose of the insignia

This is what comes to mind when I see the words Lockdown and Head cannon

That's a great unintentional pun, if I do say so myself

The insecticons look horrible with that stupid RID faction circle. Lockdown is whatever. Should have used the ROTF mold.

Rated X wrote:The insecticons look horrible with that stupid RID faction circle. Lockdown is whatever. Should have used the ROTF mold.

Why, the animated version fits the tav aesthetic better. And the deco on the insecticons is leagues above hasbro's. They gave those molds MP decos with great G1 homage.

RhA wrote:

mirageandjazz1197 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Here's another picture of Lockdown along with the robot modes of Bombshell and Shrapnel.

Poor Kickback is left out.

He'll show up. Eventually. I'm kinda sure.

Hasbro will say they already gave us Kickback in the FOC line. Then a year later when nobody cares about him anymore, theyll announce him.

Rated X wrote:The insecticons look horrible with that stupid RID faction circle.

I don't like them either, but you can peel em right off (which I fully plan to). Never know, there might be painted on symbols underneath

Rated X wrote:Lockdown is whatever. Should have used the ROTF mold.

That needed repeating?

Rated X wrote:Hasbro will say they already gave us Kickback in the FOC line. Then a year later when nobody cares about him anymore, theyll announce him.

I also think he will get a legends release next year or so, but I think people will care. Its not like Shrapnel and Bombshell were released at the same time either, or in matching decos.

Hey. Maybe Kickback's third mode will be little fairy wings for Victorion.

william-james88 wrote:

Rated X wrote:The insecticons look horrible with that stupid RID faction circle. Lockdown is whatever. Should have used the ROTF mold.

Why, the animated version fits the tav aesthetic better. And the deco on the insecticons is leagues above hasbro's. They gave those molds MP decos with great G1 homage.

If it was up to me, every cartoony Animated, TF Prime, and RID head sculpt with eyebrows, no nose, and a stupid smirk would get a new, more detailed G1 style face. I have no problem with the body aesthetics of those lines being integrated into my CHUG collection, but the cartoony heads gotta go.

Those logos ruin the Insecticon look.

The one thing these have above Hasbro's is that the share the exact same palette. That is, until Kickback's made and breaks that too.

william-james88 wrote:

Rated X wrote:Hasbro will say they already gave us Kickback in the FOC line. Then a year later when nobody cares about him anymore, theyll announce him.

I also think he will get a legends release next year or so, but I think people will care. Its not like Shrapnel and Bombshell were released at the same time either, or in matching decos.

By then Bad Cube and that other company will have released their MP Insecticons.

Also, for the Hasbro versions, Shrapnel was released under Thrilling 30 and Bombshell was released under Combiner Wars. And you got two totally different shades of purple which really ruin the G1 team look in my opinion. Or if you go Takara, you get stuck with a grey Bombshell and those ugly RID faction circles. So even if they do a Kickback, having a perfect trio was already screwed from day one.

Sabrblade wrote:

william-james88 wrote:The insecticon purple doesnt match up on the hasbro release (they are different shades), and I cant tell if it will be a match on the takara versions.

Bombshell's chest is show-accurate gray.



Though, the chest would magically change to purple in bug mode:

All these years and I never noticed the grey chest in the cartoon. But since the bug was always purple I think its safe to say both colors are cartoon accurate. It then becomes a matter of preference. I prefer the purple since they are a team. The all grey look makes him look like an outsider. Thats just my opinion.

william-james88 wrote:Here's another picture of Lockdown along with the robot modes of Bombshell and Shrapnel.

According to their mini-bios in this scan, "Sharpnel" and Bombshell are each part of a swarm of Insecticons that is led by Lockdown:

SHARPNEL
The stag beetle type Insecticon of the Decepticons. Good at overwhelming with numbers.

LOCKDOWN
Leading many of the Insecticon corps, he can raze a town to the ground in an instant. Also known as an arms dealer.

BOMBSHELL
The Decepticon Japanese rhinoceros beetle type that attacks in a swarm. Swears allegiance to Lockdown.

Rated X wrote:Complaining. Again.

Each and every times I see your posts, it's to complain about something or other... You sure you're not a Grumpy Grandpa in real life?

william-james88 wrote:

Dat Lockdown!
Man, I LOVE it! I already own Animated Stealth Lockdown and I think this is a fantastic mold. I'll keep an eye open for Amiami's pre-orders on that one. If it sell at normal Takara TAV deluxe price, I'm buying!

-Kanrabat- wrote:Dat Lockdown!
Man, I LOVE it! I already own Animated Stealth Lockdown and I think this is a fantastic mold. I'll keep an eye open for Amiami's pre-orders on that one. If it sell at normal Takara TAV deluxe price, I'm buying!

Sorry to burst your bubble but it was confirmed a while back that Takara Tomy will be releasing this at a higher price range than a deluxe figure. The cheapest pre-order is already sold out.

The official price since then has gone up a little bit (now 3,780 yen) so Amiami will probably be 30% off that when it comes out. So in between voyager and deluxe prices.

Too bad. So, I'll pass I guess. If it's a repaint/remold of a mold I already have , I must buy it as cheaply as possible. Budjet and mostly, SPACE restrictions...

-Kanrabat- wrote:Too bad. So, I'll pass I guess. If it's a repaint/remold of a mold I already have , I must buy it as cheaply as possible. Budjet and mostly, SPACE restrictions...

I am passing too. But I do hold out hope for something similar to what we recently found with the older Transformers Go! toys in about a year and a half.

Also I am guessing Space restirctions is why you arent dead set on getting all of this year's combiners right?

Rated X wrote:
By then Bad Cube and that other company will have released their MP Insecticons.

Also, for the Hasbro versions, Shrapnel was released under Thrilling 30 and Bombshell was released under Combiner Wars. And you got two totally different shades of purple which really ruin the G1 team look in my opinion. Or if you go Takara, you get stuck with a grey Bombshell and those ugly RID faction circles. So even if they do a Kickback, having a perfect trio was already screwed from day one.

First of all not everyone is fortunate enough to buy third party figures hell I'm not even allowed to buy anything from the internet at all despite the fact that I'm 17 and am old enough to make those choices myself.


My Mother wont pay online either even if I give her money from my job to do so she distrusts buying things from the internet unless its furniture from Sears.



Second: Not everyone wants third party figures or Masterpiece figures (including myself)



Third: You can peel the damn stickers off you don't need to complain



Lastly: Do you complain for the sake of complaining cause that's all I see you do?

shajaki wrote:

Rated X wrote:Lockdown is whatever. Should have used the ROTF mold.

That needed repeating?

Don't forget that these still have to fit the aesthetic of the Adventure series. Animated figures work well, Generations figures fit well enough, but no way any movie molds would be convincing.

william-james88 wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:Dat Lockdown!
Man, I LOVE it! I already own Animated Stealth Lockdown and I think this is a fantastic mold. I'll keep an eye open for Amiami's pre-orders on that one. If it sell at normal Takara TAV deluxe price, I'm buying!

Sorry to burst your bubble but it was confirmed a while back that Takara Tomy will be releasing this at a higher price range than a deluxe figure. The cheapest pre-order is already sold out.

The official price since then has gone up a little bit (now 3,780 yen) so Amiami will probably be 30% off that when it comes out. So in between voyager and deluxe prices.

The price is still 3,500JPY, the 3,780JPY is with Japan's 8% sales tax. Most manufacturers list the total price on their sites because Japanese buyers are going to have to pay it regardless (sort of like how gas, at least in the USA, has tax included). Web shops aren't required to include the sales tax and most don't collect it on purchases made outside of Japan (us).

Emerje