New Images: Asian Exclusive Reissue G1 Sixshot
Friday, July 27th, 2012 10:35AM CDT
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Site sponsor Robotkingdom is on site at Ani-Con & Games Hong Kong 2012, and has posted new images of the Asian market exclusive reissue G1 Sixhot from Hasbro's display. This reissue features metallic paint, chromed weapons, and premium book style packaging. Images mirrored below.
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Posted by RhA on July 27th, 2012 @ 10:57am CDT
Posted by fenrir72 on July 27th, 2012 @ 10:57am CDT
Posted by Trikeboy on July 27th, 2012 @ 11:09am CDT
Posted by balgorra on July 27th, 2012 @ 11:18am CDT
Posted by wolverinetodd on July 27th, 2012 @ 1:15pm CDT
Posted by El Duque on July 27th, 2012 @ 1:29pm CDT
wolverinetodd wrote:I want to know what the latest news is on the 3rd party Sixshot, the one that has all those points of articulation and still transforms into six different modes. I haven't seen or heard anything since the prototype was displayed at one of the conventions earlier in the year.
It's supposed to be out Oct/Nov.
Posted by Sabrblade on July 27th, 2012 @ 1:41pm CDT
Posted by RhA on July 27th, 2012 @ 2:00pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:The figure looks so BIG in these pics. I mean really BIG!!!
NOt counting the wings makes him about combiners height. Wings put him at God Ginrai's height.
Posted by Sabrblade on July 27th, 2012 @ 2:14pm CDT
Ah, okay. Then he's as big as I expected him to be.RhA wrote:Sabrblade wrote:The figure looks so BIG in these pics. I mean really BIG!!!
NOt counting the wings makes him about combiners height. Wings put him at God Ginrai's height.
These pics just make him look bigger, jet and gun modes especially.
Posted by balgorra on July 27th, 2012 @ 5:50pm CDT
Posted by KNM2012 on July 27th, 2012 @ 8:06pm CDT
But seeing how I still do not like the appearance of the box, do not like both the unneeded chrome and "metallic" paint, and no longer buy Hasbro-based Transformers... Three strikes, and it is definitely out of my collection list.
(Now if Takara Tomy will do an Encore version... Then I'll prepare to have the cash in my hand.)
Posted by SKYWARPED_128 on July 27th, 2012 @ 9:49pm CDT
Didn't buy it, though. Couldn't afford it as a kid back then, so it holds no nostalgic value to me.
Seems like they ain't selling so well in Asia, or at least in my neck of the woods.
Posted by RAcast on July 27th, 2012 @ 10:10pm CDT
Posted by xyl360 on July 27th, 2012 @ 10:35pm CDT
I'll keep it in the POL for now, but I'll definitely be considering cancelling, especially if something sweeter comes along that's worth $200 to me between now and then.
Posted by atffan on July 28th, 2012 @ 4:13am CDT
Posted by KNM2012 on July 28th, 2012 @ 6:22am CDT
atffan wrote:I don't know... It's kinda selfish for my part, but I just wish Takara or Hasbro will stop reissuing G1 toys. That's the reason why I'm selling most of my G1 toys, I'm afraid that TF toys I kept will no longer be rare or unique even if it's original.
In the case of Transformers, I have to strongly believe that you should have absolutely no worries about that.
Lets use Predaking as an example: There were the individual box sets, then the first Japanese gift set, the second (first reissue) Japanese giftset, and the third (second reissue) Japanese giftset. The first reissue, in terms of the giftset, was the same packaging but sported an additional label. The second giftset not only sported a completely new box, but also sported what some might refer to as the more "cartoon/anime accurate colors" for the characters in the set.
Beyond that, Takara has a long history of making subtle differences when it comes to reissues. Be it Ginrai or even Henkei! Hot Rodimus. They always try to make the differences be tied to everything or anything from subtle paint/color differences to both the boxing and how it was packaged.
In other words, while I nothing when it comes to Hasbro's work with the franchise these days (besides the difference they do when they issue their own version of certain characters)... I can reassure you that if they do an Encore of Galvatron, Sixshot, Fortress Maximus, or any other character we are clamoring for, they will have changes that keep your collection from losing their uniqueness and value.
Posted by MightyMagnus78 on July 28th, 2012 @ 6:36am CDT
Posted by gavinfuzzy on July 28th, 2012 @ 7:11am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 28th, 2012 @ 10:25pm CDT
Posted by xyl360 on July 29th, 2012 @ 2:56am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Wait a sec. The last images we saw of this figure CLEARLY had the TakaraTomy logo on the box. Maybe it's just being distributed by Hasbro Asia instead of "released" by them?
I bet you're right. Even BBTS lists it as 'by Takara' not 'by Hasbro', and I'm pretty sure their supplier IS the manufacturer in the case of both companies, so if it were coming from Hasbro, BBTS would know it because that's who they'd be getting their order/invoice info from for stocking preorders.
Posted by KNM2012 on July 29th, 2012 @ 6:44am CDT
xyl360 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Wait a sec. The last images we saw of this figure CLEARLY had the TakaraTomy logo on the box. Maybe it's just being distributed by Hasbro Asia instead of "released" by them?
I bet you're right. Even BBTS lists it as 'by Takara' not 'by Hasbro', and I'm pretty sure their supplier IS the manufacturer in the case of both companies, so if it were coming from Hasbro, BBTS would know it because that's who they'd be getting their order/invoice info from for stocking preorders.
I know for a fact that both Takara and Hasbro share the same production company. (Not a good thing, according to one report I have read.) So it does have me wonder if they distribute Takara's line for them outside of Japan.
This itself may explain why Hasbro is promoting the item at this convention, as well as why there have been past items stamped with the Hasbro label. That, or Hasbro took over last minute seeing how they also shown Asian Market exclusive Generations toys at SDCC.
Hmmmm...
Posted by gavinfuzzy on July 30th, 2012 @ 9:32am CDT
KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:xyl360 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Wait a sec. The last images we saw of this figure CLEARLY had the TakaraTomy logo on the box. Maybe it's just being distributed by Hasbro Asia instead of "released" by them?
I bet you're right. Even BBTS lists it as 'by Takara' not 'by Hasbro', and I'm pretty sure their supplier IS the manufacturer in the case of both companies, so if it were coming from Hasbro, BBTS would know it because that's who they'd be getting their order/invoice info from for stocking preorders.
I know for a fact that both Takara and Hasbro share the same production company. (Not a good thing, according to one report I have read.) So it does have me wonder if they distribute Takara's line for them outside of Japan.
This itself may explain why Hasbro is promoting the item at this convention, as well as why there have been past items stamped with the Hasbro label. That, or Hasbro took over last minute seeing how they also shown Asian Market exclusive Generations toys at SDCC.
Hmmmm...
I have seen the japanese black jetwing prime's shipment box when i went to get mine. They shipped in the Hasbro box...
Same thing for the united line...
Posted by KNM2012 on July 30th, 2012 @ 8:58pm CDT
gavinfuzzy wrote:I have seen the japanese black jetwing prime's shipment box when i went to get mine. They shipped in the Hasbro box...
Same thing for the united line...
That would be due to the fact that both Hasbro and Takara Tomy share factories in parts of China. And because of that, the two companies have a deal that would make production and shipping be cheaper when... Or if... It is needed. Which itself dates back to the Diaclone days.
And with the boxes you mentioned... It is due to the fact that the UNITED line, much like the Henkei! line before it, are made from the same molds that were used to make the Classic and Generation lines. Same with the movie lines, Animated lines, and Prime. Even though the Prime lines have "Arms Micron" being the different of the batch.
But yeah... Most (if not all) of the more recent Takara Tomy stuff will be shipped out by Hasbro. And my only curious thought on this Sixshot is if the box solely says "Takara Tomy" or if it has "Hasbro" mentioned somewhere on it.
Posted by Sabrblade on July 30th, 2012 @ 11:05pm CDT
Well, here are the box pics that we saw before.KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:But yeah... Most (if not all) of the more recent Takara Tomy stuff will be shipped out by Hasbro. And my only curious thought on this Sixshot is if the box solely says "Takara Tomy" or if it has "Hasbro" mentioned somewhere on it.
Posted by KNM2012 on July 31st, 2012 @ 7:12pm CDT
And to be honest, this makes me want to do more research on Transformers... As it kind of has that "New Age Diaclone" feel for me. Namely, we're hearing about variations and reissues of Generation 1 characters, in a similar manner Diaclone and other lines were reissued as Transformers.
Posted by Sabrblade on July 31st, 2012 @ 8:46pm CDT
Well, counting this release, the G1 Sixshot mold has been released more than just three times.KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:And even then, I do not like their decision to make it this way and only recommend it to those who want to have all variations of the character, and have both the U.S. and Japan versions... And want a third one to the set.
- 1987 Hasbro release
- 1987 Takara release
- 2002 Takara rerelease
- 2002 Takara Lucky Draw Sixshot Stealth Mode
- 2002 Takara Lucky Draw Sixshot Shadow Mode
- 2012 TakaraTomy Destron Sixshot metallic rerelease
Posted by KNM2012 on August 1st, 2012 @ 7:03am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Well, counting this release, the G1 Sixshot mold has been released more than just three times.KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:And even then, I do not like their decision to make it this way and only recommend it to those who want to have all variations of the character, and have both the U.S. and Japan versions... And want a third one to the set.
- 1987 Hasbro release
- 1987 Takara release
- 2002 Takara rerelease
- 2002 Takara Lucky Draw Sixshot Stealth Mode
- 2002 Takara Lucky Draw Sixshot Shadow Mode
- 2012 TakaraTomy Destron Sixshot metallic rerelease
Good point, but I could not count the Lucky Draws as part of this since they were not marketed. And even then, I wonder if a MIB version of either one is cheaper than the new Asian Market version.
That, and a MIB 1987 Takara version is rarer than a MIB 1987 Hasbro version. So for the non-hardcore buyer, a collector may just get the 1987 Hasbro version and the 2002 Takara reissue. Which has me wonder if if this is going to be cheaper than just getting the 2012 Asian Market version at one of those stores that want to be rid of them.
Bazinga. But seriously though... I wanted to thank you for the dates on those. That, and talking about this has made me hope to find a MISB Takara Sixshot, even though I also hope that they will do an Encore version.
Posted by Anonymous on August 5th, 2012 @ 12:37am CDT
Posted by zappatton2 on August 5th, 2012 @ 7:20am CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 5th, 2012 @ 7:38am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Well, counting this release, the G1 Sixshot mold has been released more than just three times.KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:And even then, I do not like their decision to make it this way and only recommend it to those who want to have all variations of the character, and have both the U.S. and Japan versions... And want a third one to the set.
- 1987 Hasbro release
- 1987 Takara release
- 2002 Takara rerelease
- 2002 Takara Lucky Draw Sixshot Stealth Mode
- 2002 Takara Lucky Draw Sixshot Shadow Mode
- 2012 TakaraTomy Destron Sixshot metallic rerelease
And counting the retools:
- 1989 Takara, Victory Great Shot
- 1994 Takara, Yuusha Keisatsu J-Decker (Brave Police J-Decker) Shadowmaru
Posted by Megatron000 on August 9th, 2012 @ 2:16pm CDT
Posted by wolverinetodd on October 14th, 2012 @ 12:40pm CDT
El Duque wrote:wolverinetodd wrote:I want to know what the latest news is on the 3rd party Sixshot, the one that has all those points of articulation and still transforms into six different modes. I haven't seen or heard anything since the prototype was displayed at one of the conventions earlier in the year.
It's supposed to be out Oct/Nov.
I'm starting to have my doubts about the dates the 3rd party Sixshot is expected to be released. Don't get me wrong, I'm not doubting your information, I just suspect those dates will change and be pushed back considering there's been absolutely nothing more mentioned or "the latest pics" posted of this creation.