In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth

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While we have seen the Hasbro release of the figure review here, and the official stock photography here, thanks to fellow Seibertronian Autobot Roadburn we now have a nice in-hand look at the Takara Tomy Transformers TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth, in their robot, vehicle, weapon and armoured up modes. Check them all out below!

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Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1814896)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 13th, 2016 @ 10:51am CDT

Wow... I mean, WOW! That smaller Strongarm blow the regular Warrior out of the water! The bot actually look feminine and is well proportionned, without the stupid unsightly "fist armors". And obviously, as expected from Takara, the paintjob is PERFECT.

So...

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1814901)
Posted by Kurona on August 13th, 2016 @ 11:08am CDT

That is just beautiful. I need her for my Legends collection rn

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1814915)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 13th, 2016 @ 11:50am CDT

Gorgeous. A great mold and a nice paint job!

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1814922)
Posted by Mkall on August 13th, 2016 @ 12:01pm CDT

I didn't realise this was a whole new mold. It looks pretty good!

I may have to consider this.

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1814939)
Posted by SureShot18 on August 13th, 2016 @ 1:12pm CDT

Mine is on its way from Japan as we speak. Really excited for it. :-D

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1814948)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 13th, 2016 @ 1:38pm CDT

Silly question, but do you still have the box, and if so, can you take pictures of it? I want to see how they've translated the name of the armor, plus if Sawtooth got a name change.

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1814977)
Posted by william-james88 on August 13th, 2016 @ 2:44pm CDT

If anyone wants just the mold and doesnt need the nice paint job, here are some comparison pics.

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1814982)
Posted by Kurona on August 13th, 2016 @ 2:52pm CDT

But oooooh if that Takara paint job isn't tempting as all heck

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1814986)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 13th, 2016 @ 2:58pm CDT

Kurona wrote:But oooooh if that Takara paint job isn't tempting as all heck

Indeed. The Hasbro is in serious need of reprolabels. And if I have to pay the Hasbro price twice because of that, might as well order the Takara.

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1815050)
Posted by Autobot Roadburn on August 13th, 2016 @ 7:57pm CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Silly question, but do you still have the box, and if so, can you take pictures of it? I want to see how they've translated the name of the armor, plus if Sawtooth got a name change.

I actually do! Guess it's a good thing I didn't throw it away yet. I'm not an expert in Japanese, but Sawtooth still has the same name spelled out in Katakana.

Incidentally, I'm pretty sure this is (and possibly going to be) the best Strongarm we get out of any line unless HasTak decide to retool the Warrior or just make this one bigger. I'm going to get the matching Takara Bumblebee and Sideswipe because these are also the only ones that have a good sense of scale as far as I know. They'll work with warrior Prime, Megatronus (so glad I found the faceplate one) and Grimlock I think. I really hop they make more characters in this scale, these are my favorite figures from the whole series outside of warrior Quillfire.

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1815078)
Posted by RAR on August 13th, 2016 @ 9:51pm CDT

There is always the option to use the 3 step Optimus & the 5 step Megatronus with the Warrior class.

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1815085)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 13th, 2016 @ 10:39pm CDT

I feel fairly confident in assuming that Sawtooth kept his English name in Japan since he's going to be appearing in the cartoon (as we saw him in the SDCC trailer for the new episodes).

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1815100)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 14th, 2016 @ 1:22am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:I feel fairly confident in assuming that Sawtooth kept his English name in Japan since he's going to be appearing in the cartoon (as we saw him in the SDCC trailer for the new episodes).

That may explain why Sawtooth is bucking convention, plus we may see the same for Sideswipe should his Mini-Con Windstrike appear as well.

And "Gekiryu" is translated into "Torrent"? Good fit there.

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1815105)
Posted by Autobot Roadburn on August 14th, 2016 @ 2:30am CDT

RAR wrote:There is always the option to use the 3 step Optimus & the 5 step Megatronus with the Warrior class.

I would, but I prefer posability and, to be honest, I really don't like Megatronus without that battle mask. There's more variety and in my opinion more complex, fun figures with this smaller scale.

On a side note, can anyone see the pictures of Strongarm's box in my last post? On my computer they don't show up on the front page article but I can see them in the discussion forum itself.

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1818882)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 26th, 2016 @ 10:56am CDT

TFYuki is at it again, this time with new images of the upcoming Transformers: Adventure Scorponok! Scorponok is a new mold for the Adventure's line, and has some beautifully painted details. Also shown is the packaging, which has an awesome art depiction of the character. Check out the images below, and let us know what you think!

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1818914)
Posted by william-james88 on August 26th, 2016 @ 12:46pm CDT

While the look is more like the show, I feel this is kind of like Quillfire where Hasbro's is simply a different take on colours but not inferior. Especially in Scorpion mode where I preffer the Hasbro version

Hasbro on the left, takara on the right

Takara would have been far superior if it didnt ue taht dull grey plastic.

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1818965)
Posted by Decepticon Stryker on August 26th, 2016 @ 3:35pm CDT

I prefer Hasbro's Scorpion mode but Takara's Robot mode.

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1819486)
Posted by SureShot18 on August 28th, 2016 @ 11:28am CDT

So I got the new battlepack Strongarm Friday. When this figure was revealed I was quite happy because the Warrior class did not impress me and I really like the character design. But the deco on the Hasbro version was lackluster so I went Takara. This figure does not disappoint. The transformation is simple and pretty basic but it gets the job done. Both modes look great and are accentuated by the deco. The minicon is also neat and kinda adorable. The armor bits are also a nice extra but I don't find myself using them much.
My only problem with the figure is a lack of thigh swivels, but there's enough scpace with the ball joint that lets you get a little swivel. Recommended if you like the character and/or the design.

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1820189)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 30th, 2016 @ 6:54pm CDT

Autobase Aichi has updated us with more images of some upcoming Transformers: Adventures figures, which include Hypersurge Starscream with Lancelon, Gale Armor Sideswipe with Windstrike, Ratchet, and Bisk! Hypersurge Starscream is the Takara take on Power Surge Starscream, and Gale Armor Sideswipe is their take on the minicon Weaponizer battle pack version of Sideswipe. Check out the new official images below, and let us know what you think in the comments section below.

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1820190)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 30th, 2016 @ 7:00pm CDT

D-Maximus_Primal wrote:

I'm not saying this ofthen of the TAV line, but for once, the Hasbro version have the superior deco. Mainly because Starscream is really "surging" and not just boring normal.

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1820222)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 30th, 2016 @ 9:19pm CDT

A thing to note about Sideswipe: the full name of the set is Windstrike Edge & Sideswipe Hayate Armor, 疾風 hayate indeed translates to "gale".

And why is he translucent? For that matter, why was Sideswipe chosen to have a second armor to begin with?

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1820225)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 30th, 2016 @ 9:26pm CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:And why is he translucent? For that matter, why was Sideswipe chosen to have a second armor to begin with?

Takara finally noticed Sideswipe's hair and started singing this song to him:

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1820232)
Posted by Sigma Magnus on August 30th, 2016 @ 9:36pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:And why is he translucent? For that matter, why was Sideswipe chosen to have a second armor to begin with?
Takara finally noticed Sideswipe's hair and started singing this song to him:

(snip)

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1820254)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 31st, 2016 @ 12:28am CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:A thing to note about Sideswipe: the full name of the set is Windstrike Edge & Sideswipe Hayate Armor, 疾風 hayate indeed translates to "gale".

And why is he translucent? For that matter, why was Sideswipe chosen to have a second armor to begin with?

They probably didn't want to release it in the "Power Up" colors and thought the white version wouldn't sell

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1820285)
Posted by dragons on August 31st, 2016 @ 6:53am CDT

Stars cream figure saw video review last month

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1820300)
Posted by Microraptor on August 31st, 2016 @ 7:54am CDT

I don't like the green armor on Saiyanswipe. I think a more smokey-grey plastic would have worked much nicer.

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1820302)
Posted by william-james88 on August 31st, 2016 @ 8:03am CDT

dragons wrote:Stars cream figure saw video review last month

That wa the Hasbro version, this is the takara version, with different deco.

Also, I forget but is TAV Windblade out yet or no?

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1820390)
Posted by Autobot Roadburn on August 31st, 2016 @ 12:03pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
dragons wrote:Stars cream figure saw video review last month

That wa the Hasbro version, this is the takara version, with different deco.

Also, I forget but is TAV Windblade out yet or no?

Not yet, she'll be released late September.

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1824511)
Posted by Kurona on September 13th, 2016 @ 3:42pm CDT

So besides, of course, the poker chip insignia; what's the differences between TAV Black Shadow and Generations Sky Shadow?

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1824521)
Posted by Cobotron on September 13th, 2016 @ 3:58pm CDT

A few paint apps. The difference is negligible.
I can't remember the specific details off the top of my head, but I remember doing a compare and contrast when he was announced.

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1824527)
Posted by Kurona on September 13th, 2016 @ 4:02pm CDT

Cobotron wrote:A few paint apps. The difference is negligible.
I can't remember the specific details off the top of my head, but I remember doing a compare and contrast when he was announced.

Aah, so as long as I tear off the poker chip he's basically the same thing? Been thinking of getting him since not only does the mold look fun but the new head and colours make it look so damn cool.

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1824531)
Posted by william-james88 on September 13th, 2016 @ 4:09pm CDT

Kurona wrote:
Cobotron wrote:A few paint apps. The difference is negligible.
I can't remember the specific details off the top of my head, but I remember doing a compare and contrast when he was announced.

Aah, so as long as I tear off the poker chip he's basically the same thing? Been thinking of getting him since not only does the mold look fun but the new head and colours make it look so damn cool.

Did you find him for cheap or something?

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1824532)
Posted by Cobotron on September 13th, 2016 @ 4:11pm CDT

Kurona wrote:
Cobotron wrote:A few paint apps. The difference is negligible.
I can't remember the specific details off the top of my head, but I remember doing a compare and contrast when he was announced.

Aah, so as long as I tear off the poker chip he's basically the same thing? Been thinking of getting him since not only does the mold look fun but the new head and colours make it look so damn cool.

Great mold, AMAZING head sculpt. Evil as all get out.
Go for which ever you can acquire cheaply and easily. ;)^

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1824537)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 13th, 2016 @ 4:14pm CDT

Top: Hasbro, bottom: Takara

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1824541)
Posted by Kurona on September 13th, 2016 @ 4:16pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
Kurona wrote:
Cobotron wrote:A few paint apps. The difference is negligible.
I can't remember the specific details off the top of my head, but I remember doing a compare and contrast when he was announced.

Aah, so as long as I tear off the poker chip he's basically the same thing? Been thinking of getting him since not only does the mold look fun but the new head and colours make it look so damn cool.

Did you find him for cheap or something?

Yyyyyyyes and no?

The price on him fluctuates a lot, and I mean A LOT. He's 27 quid now but the next day he might be 30 or 21. Same goes for Slipstream, Nightbird and Rumble/Frenzy who I also have wishlisted.

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1824543)
Posted by Cobotron on September 13th, 2016 @ 4:19pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:proof via pudding

Ok. Maybe not negligble. :lol:

I will say this. That is a terrible photo of the :HASBRO:

version.

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1824594)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 13th, 2016 @ 5:22pm CDT

Kurona wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Kurona wrote:
Cobotron wrote:A few paint apps. The difference is negligible.
I can't remember the specific details off the top of my head, but I remember doing a compare and contrast when he was announced.

Aah, so as long as I tear off the poker chip he's basically the same thing? Been thinking of getting him since not only does the mold look fun but the new head and colours make it look so damn cool.

Did you find him for cheap or something?

Yyyyyyyes and no?

The price on him fluctuates a lot, and I mean A LOT. He's 27 quid now but the next day he might be 30 or 21. Same goes for Slipstream, Nightbird and Rumble/Frenzy who I also have wishlisted.

Ugh, that price. Try to shop more!

If you want the girl trio, this could be a nice way to have them all one shot. Great store BTW.

http://chimungmung.com/product_info.php ... ts_id=2736

Black Shadow is one expensive MOFO.
Cheapest from Japan:
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.ca%2Fitm%2FTransformers-TAV%20...%20SwEjFXeQUU%3C%2Fa%3E%3F

Cheapest Hasbro from Mother Russia:
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.ca%2Fitm%2FHasbro-Transform%20...%20SwRGlXpucd%3C%2Fa%3E%3F

Good luck!

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1824596)
Posted by Kurona on September 13th, 2016 @ 5:24pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
Kurona wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Kurona wrote:
Cobotron wrote:A few paint apps. The difference is negligible.
I can't remember the specific details off the top of my head, but I remember doing a compare and contrast when he was announced.

Aah, so as long as I tear off the poker chip he's basically the same thing? Been thinking of getting him since not only does the mold look fun but the new head and colours make it look so damn cool.

Did you find him for cheap or something?

Yyyyyyyes and no?

The price on him fluctuates a lot, and I mean A LOT. He's 27 quid now but the next day he might be 30 or 21. Same goes for Slipstream, Nightbird and Rumble/Frenzy who I also have wishlisted.

Ugh, that price. Try to shop more!

If you want the girl trio, this could be a nice way to have them all one shot. Great store BTW.

http://chimungmung.com/product_info.php ... ts_id=2736

Black Shadow is one expensive MOFO.
Cheapest from Japan:
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.ca%2Fitm%2FTransformers-TAV%20...%20SwEjFXeQUU%3C%2Fa%3E%3F

Cheapest Hasbro from Mother Russia:
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.ca%2Fitm%2FHasbro-Transform%20...%20SwRGlXpucd%3C%2Fa%3E%3F

Good luck!

But... but the one I found seemed to be cheaper than all those. Doesn't even have additional shipping.

And that is absolutely extortionate for the three girls. Besides, not exactly wanting Blackarachnia... her head sits way too high.

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1824632)
Posted by william-james88 on September 13th, 2016 @ 6:42pm CDT

Check this place, you might find them all at once and surely for cheaper
http://jungle-scs.co.jp/sale_en/?page_i ... &kw=Shadow

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1825402)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 16th, 2016 @ 9:01am CDT

Remember last year when we had that legion class Robots in Disguise Optimus Prime that got a special repaint as Jeffrey the giraffe for Toys R Us? Well, that special is happening again this year, only this time with the Robots in Disguise minicon battle pack Optimus Prime! This version of Prime is once again a Toys R Us exclusive for Japan and will be available October 8. Check out an image of it below, and check out Snakes Blog where this initial report came from!

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1825415)
Posted by Agamemnon on September 16th, 2016 @ 9:37am CDT

D-Maximus_Primal wrote:

That is horribly ugly!! :shock:

So, why do I feel the need to somehow acquire this....? #-o

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Posted by donzai on September 16th, 2016 @ 11:55am CDT

i would totally snag that!

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1825482)
Posted by Deadput on September 16th, 2016 @ 12:30pm CDT

His name is Geoffrey Prime!

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1825558)
Posted by Cobotron on September 16th, 2016 @ 7:08pm CDT

I love that he has cloven hooves like a giraffe!

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1825788)
Posted by Tyrannacon on September 17th, 2016 @ 3:31pm CDT

Cobotron wrote::lol: I love that he has cloven hooves like a giraffe!

I just noticed that as well! :lol:

This is definitely amusing and has a bit of charm to it too to boot.

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1826338)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on September 19th, 2016 @ 5:42pm CDT

It's a good mold so I'd bite on it.

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1826545)
Posted by Microraptor on September 20th, 2016 @ 12:54pm CDT

Still love the Geoffrey sigil.

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1827063)
Posted by Relic0037 on September 21st, 2016 @ 6:10pm CDT

A friend of mine just sent me a link to a Pre Order for Geoffrey Prime at Big Bad Toy Store for anyone in the US that's interested:

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

Re: In-Hand Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV52 Strongarm with Sawtooth (1828243)
Posted by Logan. on September 25th, 2016 @ 4:14am CDT

@tagoal on twitter (TAV-56)

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Posted by Kurona on September 25th, 2016 @ 7:04am CDT

Again thanks to Seibertronian Logan., we have more images of upcoming Transformers to show you through Twitter user Tagoal!! Below are three pictures each of TakaraTomy's own version of the recently released Robots in Disguise (2015) Warrior Windblade as well as TAV56 Nemesis Prime, their exclusive black repaint of the recently released Robots in Disguise (2015) Warrior Power Surge Optimus Prime. Take a look and tell us what you think of their decos!