In-Hand Images of Takara Tomy Transformers: The Last Knight TLK-15 Calibur Optimus Prime

That mod for the backpack shield is rather impressive. I do wish the flames where that darker red though... Looks like an amazing figure, and the best-of-the-best in every way. I really don't know how Hasbro hasn't gotten this one or the previous version out of Japan.

It's nice (particularly the paintjob) but I still hate those shoulder pads and how you can't put flames on them cos they form the top of the truck.

That's a good point. Flames on those shoulders would look badass... Maybe if they could rotate around? But then you'd expose the ball-socket.

(slightly off-topic: I didn't know there were domestic pre-orders for him: https://www.tfsource.com/transformers-t ... mus-prime/ - especially with the "bonus" sword)

So... the difference between the two is that one has an axe?

Carnivius_Prime wrote:It's nice (particularly the paintjob) but I still hate those shoulder pads and how you can't put flames on them cos they form the top of the truck.

Can they be removed or are those joints pinned?

Kurona wrote:So... the difference between the two is that one has an axe?

The whole backpack comes of and forms a riot shield.

So basically, the horrid backpack can detatch? Well, partsforming is a solution, but it's not the best one.

I'm actually quite impressed it can still clip on the back in "standard" configuration. I like that the shield passes the accessory test at first glance.... really have to catch it at an angle/side to notice the kibble.

That's pretty damn cool. Not accurate at all but hey, it looks awesome. I'm loving that shield and the axe.

Must. Have!

Meanwhile, in "They don't shive a git" news, HasBLO re-releases the AoE version. So stupid.

User897 wrote:Meanwhile, in "They don't shive a git" news, HasBLO re-releases the AoE version. So stupid.

That can't be helped, really. It's a TakaraTomy-original idea like the Armor Knight retool, with no involvement from Hasbro whatsoever, so they have to wait until TakaraTomy is done with it before even attempting to release it.

Whatever the logistics reason, it's still stupid. Hasbro would rather rush out something already made in hopes of a quick buck than work out a deal with Takara in the huge amount of time they had between films.

Soooo.... anyone wanting to buy it but would be willing to part with the axe?

Courtesy of the Snakas blog, we have a rundown of upcoming figures from the Takara Tomy Transformers TLK (their version of the Hasbro The Last Knight line) with prices in Yen, running from yet unnamed TLK-20 Deluxe Figure character-M (but speculation on the blog is that this is Hot Rod) to TLK-31 Hyper Change Dragonstorm, with Nitro, Cogman and Leader Dragonstorm also rumoured, and MPM-4 Optimus Prime in the mix. Check out the info and available images below - though expect few surprises, as these are still the same toys as the Hasbro releases

MPM-4オプティマスプライム　15000円 Optimus Prime
TLK-20　DXフィギュア　キャラクターM　2800円 Deluxe Figure character-M
TLK-21　クロスヘアーズ　2800円 Crosshairs
TLK-22　バンブルビー　2800円 Bumblebee
TLK-23　ストレイフ　2800円 Strafe
TLK-24　ダイノボットスコーン　4500円 Dinobot Scorn
TLK-25　DXフィギュア　キャラクターR　4500円 Deluxe Figure character-R (Nitro Zeus)
TLK-29　DXフィギュア　キャラクターN　2800円 Deluxe Figure character-N (Cogman)
TLK-30　DXフィギュア　キャラクターS　6800円 Deluxe Figure character-S (Leader Dragonstorm)
TLK-31　ビッグスピードチェンジ　ドラゴンストーム　6800円 Hyper Changer Dragonstorm

This bb colours are terrible

In other news from Takara Tomy Transformers and their The Last Knight toyline, we have an exclusive listing found on Amazon.co.jp: TLK-EX Optimus Prime, a reissue of the 2007 Leader class, as we just saw Hasbro feature the toy in the Transformers Tribute line. Check out below some stock images from listing, and let us know what you think in the Energon Pub!

Heh, the Japanese are calling the Mega Turbo Changer Dragonstorm as "Big Speed Change Dragonstorm".

No need to quote the post just above, but the '07 Premium version is far more... premium than this Tribute version.
I'll stick with mine.


Transformers (2007) Premium Optimus Prime Gallery


Transformers (2007) Premium Optimus Prime Gallery

Ordered mine yesterday from amiami.

President-prime wrote:Ordered mine yesterday from amiami.

Your............?

Via Simon Chan on Facebook, we get to peek in the contents of Figure King #234, which feature both Takara's versions of The Last Knight figures and Legends (which will be featured in a separate article). In this issue, the focus is on Takara's take on Hot Rod, Infernocus, the Toys "R" Us exclusives Cybertron, Deluxe Megatron, and Skullitron, Movie Masterpiece Bumblebee, and Calibur Optimus Prime! The images of the issue has been mirrored below for one's viewing convenience.

I really hope I can get the Optimus two pack, the Leader Optimus, and Deluxe Bumblebee 3 pack soon and in good prices/availability. Hasbro's announcements tend to get inconsistent.

Neat. Takara's renamed the Deluxe Megatron as "Stealth Megatron".

Chefatron Review Calibur Optimus Prime :



P.s.

I rather like the idea of this mould decorated in the 2007 deco - as then the flames on the roof would add a bit of needed detail to the robot shoulders and add some visual interest and it would be a nice change from the default deco - also the orange weapons would match the orange paint accents on the hood then too.

We've included below three video reviews for your viewing pleasure of the Takara Tomy Transformers: The Last Knight TLK-15 Calibur Optimus Prime! The Leader class Autobot commander comes with a new shield accessory/removable backpack, plus axe and sword, and isn't too dissimilar from Lost Age AD-31 Optimus. Check them out!

So far all lady knight leader prime figures I undecided I will wait to see video of voyager and leader class figures side by side to decide buy figure

I meant I bought caliber Optimus. It's badass. I love the shield idea, and axe looks wicked!

Courtesy of TF.Bizonline's Facebook page, we've got some news for fans of the Live-Action movies with a lot of money -- Takara is set to release an all-gold version of the Leader-class Megatron from the recent The Last Knight toyline through Lucky Draw! Check out more translated info and images below and tell us what you think in the forums!

Super Limited Transformers Film 5 Gold Plating Invincible Micronesia, is about to be donated to 2107 Transformers of the 2107 Transformers at this week / day. Each person is limited to a box of 2 Boxes per day. .... Limited Opportunities, stay tuned !

I may prefer the Voyager but damn that's a pretty darn nice and shiny thing. :O

Looks awesome. Electrum plated!

In more Wonderfest 2017 images, we have a miscellaneous selection of movieverse toys from Takara Tomy - via Dengeki Hobby, Twitter user tagoal, and the official Transformers account - featuring figures from Transformers, Revenge of the Fallen, Dark of the Moon, Age of Extinction, and the new The Last Knight, opening on August 4th in Japan. Check out the neat diorama, and the TLK toyline with Hot Rod, Nitro, Scorn, Strafe and more on display!

I want one of those anime hand shine things.

Holy schnerk those dioramas are amazing! If I was rich I'd totally offer money for those.

Carnivius_Prime wrote:Holy schnerk those dioramas are amazing! If I was rich I'd totally offer money for those.

I would probably go as far as to donate a organ or twenty for one of those diaramas.

Cybertronius Primus wrote:

Carnivius_Prime wrote:Holy schnerk those dioramas are amazing! If I was rich I'd totally offer money for those.

I would probably go as far as to donate a organ or twenty for one of those diaramas.

They are indeed awesome. Bah.. my figures look like crap on a regular shelf now I seen how they could look in actual battle scenes lifted from the films.


I like Bumblebee's stance in this photo. Like he's about to fight or break out some awesome dance moves. Really cool figure but damn I wanna paint those grey bits to look metally nooowww! His hands and feet should have some yellow in places too but I got paint for that also.

Cybertronius Primus wrote:

Carnivius_Prime wrote:Holy schnerk those dioramas are amazing! If I was rich I'd totally offer money for those.

I would probably go as far as to donate a organ or twenty for one of those diaramas.

I just want some of those effects pieces! They are gorgeous!

Ok, so the lineup is:

TLK-20 Autobot Hot Rod (general Japanese retail? Yay I suppose)
TLK-21 Crosshairs
TLK-22 New Bumblebee
TLK-23 Strafe
TLK-24 Dinobot Scorn
TLK-25 Decepticon Nitro

TLK-27 Speed Change Autobot Drift
TLK-28 Speed Change Dinobot Scorn

TLK-26 seems to be missing, but I'd wager that's for the Speed Change Autobot Hot Rod toy.

Thanks to site sponsor Hobby Link Japan, we have the coming line-up of toys in the Transformers: The Last Knight TLK line from Takara Tomy, hitting retail soon - almost concomitant with the release of the movie in Japan, this Friday! You can check out the stock images of the figures, which include both Premier Edition and simpler Speed Change versions of characters from the Hasbro releases, below.

TLK-20 Autobot Hot Rod








TLK-21 Crosshairs








TLK-22 New Bumblebee








TLK-23 Strafe








TLK-24 Dinobot Scorn








TLK-25 Decepticon Nitro








TLK-26 Speed Change Cogman






TLK-27 Speed Change Autobot Drift






TLK-28 Speed Change Dinobot Scorn

Speed Change Scorn seems to do the thing more convincingly than the cars do judging by these pics.

OK, wasn't too far off with my guess for TLK-26

Scorn seems have a rather upside down view in dino mode, and on his belly to boot.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:OK, wasn't too far off with my guess for TLK-26

Scorn seems have a rather upside down view in dino mode, and on his belly to boot.

Kinda like how I always transformed my G1 Jetfire
(can't find a pic of it and most other people turn the head around but I found one of the same Macross mold that shows it)


Works cos it's a visor and not a goofy face. And works for Scorn there too I guess cos he's very much the same sorta visor-face looking robot.

To me it looks like this time prohibits to do better versions of their products. Only paintjobwise of course.

Lunatic Prime wrote:To me it looks like this time prohibits to do better versions of their products. Only paintjobwise of course.

Not the case at all. They are independent companies. Takara could do whatever they want with these and for some reason Takara RARELY chooses to do something drastically different when it comes to most movie toys. Its usually just the Hasbro toys with a sticker on it, just like these toys.





Basically, this has been happening since day 1 for movie toys and yet it seems fans keep forgetting.

william-james88 wrote:

Lunatic Prime wrote:To me it looks like this time prohibits to do better versions of their products. Only paintjobwise of course.

Not the case at all. They are independent companies. Takara could do whatever they want with these and for some reason Takara RARELY chooses to do something drastically different when it comes to most movie toys. Its usually just the Hasbro toys with a sticker on it, just like these toys.





Basically, this has been happening since day 1 for movie toys and yet it seems fans keep forgetting.

So Age of Extinction has been an exception?!
That's unfortunate.

Lunatic Prime wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Lunatic Prime wrote:To me it looks like this time prohibits to do better versions of their products. Only paintjobwise of course.

Not the case at all. They are independent companies. Takara could do whatever they want with these and for some reason Takara RARELY chooses to do something drastically different when it comes to most movie toys. Its usually just the Hasbro toys with a sticker on it, just like these toys.





Basically, this has been happening since day 1 for movie toys and yet it seems fans keep forgetting.

So Age of Extinction has been an exception?!
That's unfortunate.

Yes it has been, but later waves had more noticeable changes and their own releases at times. Movie 1 Incinerator comes to mind.

Lunatic Prime wrote:So Age of Extinction has been an exception?!

Yup, and even then most werent overly drastic.

That's unfortunate.

Yup, now you know why no fan here (outside Japan) principally collects Takara movie toys

I guess. Sometimes they have plastic difference colours like on Deluxe DotM Ironhide. But then they also like to make lil extra mold improvements like with RotF Buster Prime and ArmorKnight (and later Calibur) Prime.

I still miss my Black 2007 Arcee I got imported from Japan. I love that 'biker chick' mold and that colour scheme was great.

Carnivius_Prime wrote:I guess. Sometimes they have plastic difference colours like on Deluxe DotM Ironhide. But then they also like to make lil extra mold improvements like with RotF Buster Prime and ArmorKnight (and later Calibur) Prime.

I totally agree, but I am not talking about those. Those are their own releases. I am speaking just of the Takara versions of Hasbro toys. AD 01 is the Takara counterpart of Hasbro's AOE leader Prime, not AD 31, which came out way later.Here is Takara's AOE Leader Prime (AD 01) compared to the Hasbro counterpart and you will see what I mean:

william-james88 wrote:

Carnivius_Prime wrote:I guess. Sometimes they have plastic difference colours like on Deluxe DotM Ironhide. But then they also like to make lil extra mold improvements like with RotF Buster Prime and ArmorKnight (and later Calibur) Prime.

I totally agree, but I am not talking about those. Those are their own releases. I am speaking just of the Takara versions of Hasbro toys. AD 01 is the Takara counterpart of Hasbro's AOE leader Prime, not AD 31, which came out way later.Here is Takara's AOE Leader Prime (AD 01) compared to the Hasbro counterpart and you will see what I mean:

Yeah, Takara's looks better. Bigger better flames (particularly noticable in truck mode), better chest paint, the head is properly painted with the silver details.