In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV07 Roadblock

'Roadblock', eh? Clever bastards!

Erh... Even if the targetmaster is better painted than Scoop's Nerf Guns,I find that deco pretty boring and an easy pass. Also, only ONE tragetmaster.

The only reason to get that one is if you missed out on Scoop and you prefer a Constructicon reject. Seriously, Roadblock year the colors but he never made it into the team. He keep wearing the Constructicon's colors, hoping to be part of the legendary team. He's the ultimate and somewhat pathetic fanboy. His targetmaster is actually his therapist, trying to make him give up on his impossible dream and go back to being a normal, well ajusted 'con trooper.

I really like the Scoop mold but the Hasbro version looked ugly in its colors. I think this is a cool alternative, but I lament the fact he only has one targetmaster. Did Takara do a nice looking Scoop? God, my back-collecting is getting expensive. ..

NuclearConvoy wrote:I really like the Scoop mold but the Hasbro version looked ugly in its colors. I think this is a cool alternative, but I lament the fact he only has one targetmaster. Did Takara do a nice looking Scoop? God, my back-collecting is getting expensive. ..

What was wrong with his colors? It's almost identical to his G1 self.



This would have been better homage if they did the G2 colors, given him a double missile launcher. Save the Targetmaster for another exclusive.
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/g2/roadblock/517/1/

one gun? thats a bummer. Anyway I do like Generations Scoop better, but that's nostalgia mostly. Scoop was one of my first Transformers figures, at least he is the 1st one I remember owning.

Metroplex79 wrote:

NuclearConvoy wrote:I really like the Scoop mold but the Hasbro version looked ugly in its colors. I think this is a cool alternative, but I lament the fact he only has one targetmaster. Did Takara do a nice looking Scoop? God, my back-collecting is getting expensive. ..

What was wrong with his colors? It's almost identical to his G1 self.



This would have been better homage if they did the G2 colors, given him a double missile launcher. Save the Targetmaster for another exclusive.
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/g2/roadblock/517/1/

While accurate, the toy looks tacky and eye-gougingly bright. I think the mold is cool, but I passed over it multiple times in store because I don't really like how bright it is.

Honestly, the colors aren't rich enough (for me). If a 3P made a Scrapper head replacement, I might consider it.

Now all we need is a dump truck to repaint into Dirt Bag

NuclearConvoy wrote:

Metroplex79 wrote:

NuclearConvoy wrote:I really like the Scoop mold but the Hasbro version looked ugly in its colors. I think this is a cool alternative, but I lament the fact he only has one targetmaster. Did Takara do a nice looking Scoop? God, my back-collecting is getting expensive. ..

What was wrong with his colors? It's almost identical to his G1 self.



This would have been better homage if they did the G2 colors, given him a double missile launcher. Save the Targetmaster for another exclusive.
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/g2/roadblock/517/1/

While accurate, the toy looks tacky and eye-gougingly bright. I think the mold is cool, but I passed over it multiple times in store because I don't really like how bright it is.

True. But most construction vehicle toys were made bright for kids...ie Tonka trucks.

I get your point, the 80s comics did used a more darker color scheme as their pallet, the new Generations one would have been more realistic as well:

http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-133286582/stock-photo-bulldozer-on-a-building-site.html?src=NQIJrPBPBef4DBEOl5CpnQ-1-14

Mkall wrote:Now all we need is a dump truck to repaint into Dirt Bag

Dare I suggest Energon Demolishor? Take note, Takara.

Scoop mold is awesome. (oh wait, >opinion) Too bad I don't need an evil version of him.

-Kanrabat- wrote:
The only reason to get that one is if you missed out on Scoop and you prefer a Constructicon reject.

I was going to buy it because I like it, but that doesn't fit your single reason for justifying the purchase. I guess it's fortunate that I don't take your post seriously, because then one of us would look pretty silly.

Dagon wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:
The only reason to get that one is if you missed out on Scoop and you prefer a Constructicon reject.

I was going to buy it because I like it, but that doesn't fit your single reason for justifying the purchase. I guess it's fortunate that I don't take your post seriously, because then one of us would look pretty silly.

You only fill one out of two criteras to get it?

YOU CANT BUY IT! NO!
NO!
YOU DONT CLICK THAT BUY IT NOW BUTTON!
I FORBID IT!
STOP.

STOOOOOOOOP!

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You clicked it...

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AAAAAAAUUUUUUUGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

Dagon wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:
The only reason to get that one is if you missed out on Scoop and you prefer a Constructicon reject.

I was going to buy it because I like it, but that doesn't fit your single reason for justifying the purchase. I guess it's fortunate that I don't take your post seriously, because then one of us would look pretty silly.

Huzzah!

It's beautiful and I want it in my greedy little hands already!

TFP Ultra Magnus with a show accurate forge!

-Kanrabat- wrote:Erh... Even if the targetmaster is better painted than Scoop's Nerf Guns,I find that deco pretty boring and an easy pass. Also, only ONE tragetmaster.

The only reason to get that one is if you missed out on Scoop and you prefer a Constructicon reject.

Don't you think that's a bit harsh?

And Roadblock? More like Scrapper! HA! HA! HA!

Well, he goes right up on the Neo-G2 shelf; makes an alright update for G2 roadblock

Getting Roadblock as my Decepticons need more cannon fodder, sorry, members to help balance out the Autobots. And because the Scoop mould is awesome.

Swoop is incoming too

why does he not have a G2 symbol?

Doubledealer93 wrote:why does he not have a G2 symbol?

Because there isn't one in Aligned (yet)? Transformers Adventure is directly based on Robots in Disguise 2015, which is a sequel to Prime. Even though we may get some G1 guys in the Adventure line, this Roadblock isn't one of them.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Doubledealer93 wrote:why does he not have a G2 symbol?

Because there isn't one in Aligned (yet)? Transformers Adventure is directly based on Robots in Disguise 2015, which is a sequel to Prime. Even though we may get some G1 guys in the Adventure line, this Roadblock isn't one of them.

I dont think a symbol is necessarily linked to a toyline. The generations toyline had several different symbols for instance.

william-james88 wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Doubledealer93 wrote:why does he not have a G2 symbol?

Because there isn't one in Aligned (yet)? Transformers Adventure is directly based on Robots in Disguise 2015, which is a sequel to Prime. Even though we may get some G1 guys in the Adventure line, this Roadblock isn't one of them.

I dont think a symbol is necessarily linked to a toyline. The generations toyline had several different symbols for instance.

I was actually referring to fiction (except for the G1 guys part).

I've also noticed that only RiD 2015 molds have those scanable insignia, not the redecos of older molds.

Yes Takara give me more obscure decepticons to fill the classic ranks!

william-james88 wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Doubledealer93 wrote:why does he not have a G2 symbol?

Because there isn't one in Aligned (yet)? Transformers Adventure is directly based on Robots in Disguise 2015, which is a sequel to Prime. Even though we may get some G1 guys in the Adventure line, this Roadblock isn't one of them.

I dont think a symbol is necessarily linked to a toyline. The generations toyline had several different symbols for instance.

It depends on the type of toy line. Despite how it looks, Adventure is still a cartoon line, not a multigenerational line like Generations, Universe, United, or whatever. If he was sold as a Legends figure (and I don't understand why he wasn't) he most likely would have had a G2 symbol, but as an Adventure figure he has to stick to their specific lore.

Emerje

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Doubledealer93 wrote:why does he not have a G2 symbol?

Because there isn't one in Aligned (yet)? Transformers Adventure is directly based on Robots in Disguise 2015, which is a sequel to Prime. Even though we may get some G1 guys in the Adventure line, this Roadblock isn't one of them.

I dont think a symbol is necessarily linked to a toyline. The generations toyline had several different symbols for instance.

I was actually referring to fiction (except for the G1 guys part).

I've also noticed that only RiD 2015 molds have those scanable insignia, not the redecos of older molds.

Actually, Roadblock does have a scan code insignia. It's on the top of his shovel in alt mode, not in the middle of his robot mode chest where you see instead a standard Decepticon tampograph.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I've also noticed that only RiD 2015 molds have those scanable insignia, not the redecos of older molds.

They have them.

The Japanese symbols also have added blue to the broken ring where Hasbro's are just red or purple.

Emerje

OptimalOptimus2 wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:Erh... Even if the targetmaster is better painted than Scoop's Nerf Guns,I find that deco pretty boring and an easy pass. Also, only ONE tragetmaster.

The only reason to get that one is if you missed out on Scoop and you prefer a Constructicon reject.

Don't you think that's a bit harsh?

And Roadblock? More like Scrapper! HA! HA! HA!

Kanrabat likes to slap the >opinion tag on others yet he likes to tell other people what to do based on his "facts".

Siger wrote:

OptimalOptimus2 wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:Erh... Even if the targetmaster is better painted than Scoop's Nerf Guns,I find that deco pretty boring and an easy pass. Also, only ONE tragetmaster.

The only reason to get that one is if you missed out on Scoop and you prefer a Constructicon reject.

Don't you think that's a bit harsh?

And Roadblock? More like Scrapper! HA! HA! HA!

Kanrabat likes to slap the >opinion tag on others yet he likes to tell other people what to do based on his "facts".

Want some lotion on that sore spot of yours?

I >opinion people only when they say things like "Everything is crap" and just leaving it like that.

would you do the same if I said this:

All prices of the platinum sets for 2015 released so far are completely INSANE.

I am leaving it at that.

william-james88 wrote:would you do the same if I said this:

All prices of the platinum sets for 2015 released so far are complete garbage.

"Prices" are a non issue. It's just a single element. (Still the prices ARE indeed insane compared to the previous years.)

However, if it was something like "All Platinums sets this years are garbage" then allow me to sneer.

But heh, look like things like:

Siger wrote:Seriously, this line looks like crap. GG

Deserves praise and respect.

*Playing Dope's "Everything Sucks" just for Kanrabat*

but seriously, i do agree if your gonna say something is bad, a reason helps, and Kanrabat did give a reason, so im cool with it

Maybe someday they'll redeco him a darker shade of green, call him Autocrasher, and include a purple repaint of Scoop's other Targetmaster. Either way, Roadblock's one of the few toys in this line I might actually pick up; repaint new Targetmaster molds every color of the rainbow, so long as we get more, MORE, MORE!!!

Yep, I want Roadblock. Gonna go just fine wth my TFSS Scourge for Post-Megatron bad guys

Does anyone know if the TAV logos work for a Japanese version or is TakTom just copying the style?

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Dagon wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:
The only reason to get that one is if you missed out on Scoop and you prefer a Constructicon reject.

I was going to buy it because I like it, but that doesn't fit your single reason for justifying the purchase. I guess it's fortunate that I don't take your post seriously, because then one of us would look pretty silly.

You only fill one out of two criteras to get it?

YOU CANT BUY IT! NO!
NO!
YOU DONT CLICK THAT BUY IT NOW BUTTON!
I FORBID IT!
STOP.

STOOOOOOOOP!

...

You clicked it...

...


...


...
AAAAAAAUUUUUUUGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

I really feel like this shoulda been one of the Prowl Table Flipping moments from IDW. Just syin'

It's such a shame that Takara left Roadblock's Targetmaster fully nameless.

Ugly cartoon heads, poor articulation, less details than previous deluxe figures, smaller size than previous deluxe figures, over simplified transformations, ugly emblems are reason enough? I thought it's quite obvious without pointing it out. No need to respect my post Karanbat, it was a short thought blurb typed on the can. I apologize that I didn't feel like writing an essay while pushing out a dookie. Wasn't even going to reply until the hilarious irony came up in Karan's post. The smell of hypocrisy already assuaged my "sore spot", no need to be concerned.

Sabrblade wrote:It's such a shame that Takara left Roablack's Targetmaster fully nameless.

Speaking of, Roadblock had a giant buzzsaw strapped to his wrist... I;m gonna need another Arms Micron now...

Flashwave wrote:Does anyone know if the TAV logos work for a Japanese version or is TakTom just copying the style?

This is Japan we're talking about, the place where cellphone technology is 10 years ahead of the rest of the world, of course they're doing the phone scanning thing. They're codes are different though, they're a series of colors rather than a broken red ring even though the brand logo is the same as ours.

Emerje

Thanks to a tip from fellow Seibertron.com staff member LOST Cybertronian, we have a better look at three figures from the Takara Tomy counterparts to the Transformers: Robots in Disguise series toy line - Transformers Adventure 13 Nemesis Prime and 14 Ultra Magnus, respectively redecos of the Warrior class Optimus Prime and the Beast Hunters Ultra Magnus, and the Easy Dynamic 06 Optimus Prime, known in the Anglosphere as Hyperchange Optimus Prime. Click on the images below to view the Amazon.jp listings, with respective prices and release dates of 25th April 2015!

Ordered Nemesis Prime off AmiAmi this morning (currently still available) for only 1,880JPY (US$15.70). Haven't really been interested in the original figures from the line, but he looked so good in those colors I couldn't resist. Might have to pick up Hasbro's deluxe now.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:Ordered Nemesis Prime off AmiAmi this morning (currently still available) for only 1,880JPY (US$15.70). Haven't really been interested in the original figures from the line, but he looked so good in those colors I couldn't resist. Might have to pick up Hasbro's deluxe now.

Emerje

I'm not huge on getting Optimus Prime toys any more as I have had many (but I would totally get a new mold done of God Ginrai if they made one) but I have never bought a Nemesis Prime/Black Convoy/Scourge and this one looks awesome so.... how much was shipping for you off of AmiAmi?

NuclearConvoy wrote:

Emerje wrote:Ordered Nemesis Prime off AmiAmi this morning (currently still available) for only 1,880JPY (US$15.70). Haven't really been interested in the original figures from the line, but he looked so good in those colors I couldn't resist. Might have to pick up Hasbro's deluxe now.

Emerje

I'm not huge on getting Optimus Prime toys any more as I have had many (but I would totally get a new mold done of God Ginrai if they made one) but I have never bought a Nemesis Prime/Black Convoy/Scourge and this one looks awesome so.... how much was shipping for you off of AmiAmi?

Yeah, please let us know the shipping. Also, I am surprised they waited this long to post the preorder, the figure comes out at the end of this month.

I hope that's not the final sticker placement on Ultra Magnus, that's a bad spot and it's not even fully attached. Looks like they changed the main blue plastic color too. I think I like the original better (even with the dark blue undies). Is the blue on Nemesis Prime light blue or metallic blue?

So we have a lifeless Nemesis Prime built by MECH, Hunter Nemesis Prime from another dimension, and now this new one. Wonder what his backstory is.

I hope those scan stickers are not going to be around long. They're tacky.

Amelie wrote:Ultra Magnus' hammer looks like the Smash Bros. Golden Hammer.

Hmm...




Can kinda see it.

Shipping is usually another $8-$15 depending on the size and weight of the item from Amiami and Hobbylink Japan.

Shipping is usually another $8-$15 depending on the size and weight of the item from Amiami and Hobbylink Japan.

EDIT* Ugh, hurrah for kooky work computer double posting. So FYI for people who ordered heavy items from AmiAmi, they are charging me $30+ for shipping on Masterpiece Starsaber. So the total came out to a little over $140. Still cheaper than retailers in the US.

It should be pointed out that the name of the TED Optimus figure that uses the Hyperchange/3-step-changer mold is "Big Optimus Prime".