New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper
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Fellow Seibertronians Hellscream, Decepticon Sunstorm and Z3R0hour have all sent us word that both BBTS and TFSource have new listings for upcoming Takara TAV and TED Products.
Below you will find images for the following products:
Transformers Adventure
Available in Jan 2016
Takara Transformers TAV-36 Decepticon Fracture
Takara Transformers TAV-37 Megatronus
Takara Transformers TED-16 Big Thunder Hoof
Takara Transformers TED-17 Quick Bumblebee
Available in Feb 2016
Takara Transformers TED-18 Big Drift
Takara Transformers TED-19 SpringLoad
Available in March 2016
Takara Transformers TAV-38 Thunderrhoof
Takara Transformers TAV-39 Quillfire
Yes you read that right, we are finally getting a Sprigload figure. Sadly, the picture is only of a monochrome prototype with a giant watermark so it is hard to see this new figure.
Now here is some extra TAV news for you all. Stepper from the TAV VS04 two pack (with Sideswipe) is now out in Japan and Alfes has a blog with a mini gallery of the figure for you to check out.
Here are a few shots below:
Below you will find images for the following products:
Transformers Adventure
Available in Jan 2016
Takara Transformers TAV-36 Decepticon Fracture
Takara Transformers TAV-37 Megatronus
Takara Transformers TED-16 Big Thunder Hoof
Takara Transformers TED-17 Quick Bumblebee
Available in Feb 2016
Takara Transformers TED-18 Big Drift
Takara Transformers TED-19 SpringLoad
Available in March 2016
Takara Transformers TAV-38 Thunderrhoof
Takara Transformers TAV-39 Quillfire
Yes you read that right, we are finally getting a Sprigload figure. Sadly, the picture is only of a monochrome prototype with a giant watermark so it is hard to see this new figure.
Now here is some extra TAV news for you all. Stepper from the TAV VS04 two pack (with Sideswipe) is now out in Japan and Alfes has a blog with a mini gallery of the figure for you to check out.
Here are a few shots below:
Credit(s): BBTS TFSource and Alfes Blog
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Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1736217)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 22nd, 2015 @ 7:45pm CDT
Hey thanks Chuck! He's actually still there! Does anyone know how much shipping for a warrior is from robot kingdom for a takara figure?
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 22nd, 2015 @ 7:45pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:You can try Robot Kingdom, I got my pre-orders there for Bee and Voyager Grimlock. I find it interesting we have listing for these figures, and don't know lick about Hasbro's releases. Heck they even have that Hyperchange Thunderhoof listed; what do we have from Hasbro, a picture?
Hey thanks Chuck! He's actually still there! Does anyone know how much shipping for a warrior is from robot kingdom for a takara figure?
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1736220)
Posted by Cobotron on October 22nd, 2015 @ 7:52pm CDT
Posted by Cobotron on October 22nd, 2015 @ 7:52pm CDT
D, there are many options to chose from. I'm sure they will tell you before you have to fully commit to the purchase.
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1736223)
Posted by Autobot N on October 22nd, 2015 @ 7:55pm CDT
Posted by Autobot N on October 22nd, 2015 @ 7:55pm CDT
So my name is in the news post, and yet no news credit? 
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1736228)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 22nd, 2015 @ 8:27pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 22nd, 2015 @ 8:27pm CDT
Thanks for the help guys! I have TAV-29 pre-ordered for $33.79! Excited that that worked out and he is supposed to come out in the next few days too! 
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1736229)
Posted by william-james88 on October 22nd, 2015 @ 8:28pm CDT
Turns out you werent the first to send it. Its one news credit per news post.
Posted by william-james88 on October 22nd, 2015 @ 8:28pm CDT
Decepticon Sunstorm wrote:So my name is in the news post, and yet no news credit?
Turns out you werent the first to send it. Its one news credit per news post.
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1736230)
Posted by Autobot N on October 22nd, 2015 @ 8:31pm CDT
Oh.
Posted by Autobot N on October 22nd, 2015 @ 8:31pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Decepticon Sunstorm wrote:So my name is in the news post, and yet no news credit?
Turns out you werent the first to send it. Its one news credit per news post.
Oh.
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1736233)
Posted by Cobotron on October 22nd, 2015 @ 8:44pm CDT
It's always a little nerve racking the first time you order from over seas. If you don't mind, what shipping option did you choose?
Posted by Cobotron on October 22nd, 2015 @ 8:44pm CDT
Way to pull the trigger D!D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Thanks for the help guys! I have TAV-29 pre-ordered for $33.79! Excited that that worked out and he is supposed to come out in the next few days too!
It's always a little nerve racking the first time you order from over seas. If you don't mind, what shipping option did you choose?
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1736234)
Posted by Autobot N on October 22nd, 2015 @ 8:47pm CDT
I'll pull the trigger as soon as two conditions are met:
1. I actually get money
2. Takara puts up the preorder for Galvatronus
Posted by Autobot N on October 22nd, 2015 @ 8:47pm CDT
Cobotron wrote:Way to pull the trigger D!D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Thanks for the help guys! I have TAV-29 pre-ordered for $33.79! Excited that that worked out and he is supposed to come out in the next few days too!
It's always a little nerve racking the first time you order from over seas. If you don't mind, what shipping option did you choose?
I'll pull the trigger as soon as two conditions are met:
1. I actually get money
2. Takara puts up the preorder for Galvatronus
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1736247)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 22nd, 2015 @ 9:36pm CDT
Well He does look really awesome and except for 1-step Stinger, I have no takara stuff and it seemed like a worthy first shot!
I've bought overseas before, but that was one ebay (once to china, once to united kingdom, working on a purchase from mexico now through mercado libre). I've never used this site before though.
I chose the cheapest option (small parcel) since the others would make him more expensive than the ebay or amazon offers
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 22nd, 2015 @ 9:36pm CDT
Cobotron wrote:Way to pull the trigger D!D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Thanks for the help guys! I have TAV-29 pre-ordered for $33.79! Excited that that worked out and he is supposed to come out in the next few days too!
It's always a little nerve racking the first time you order from over seas. If you don't mind, what shipping option did you choose?
Well He does look really awesome and except for 1-step Stinger, I have no takara stuff and it seemed like a worthy first shot!
I've bought overseas before, but that was one ebay (once to china, once to united kingdom, working on a purchase from mexico now through mercado libre). I've never used this site before though.
I chose the cheapest option (small parcel) since the others would make him more expensive than the ebay or amazon offers
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1736504)
Posted by fenrir72 on October 23rd, 2015 @ 8:30pm CDT
Posted by fenrir72 on October 23rd, 2015 @ 8:30pm CDT
Black Shadow is on the way!
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1736550)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 24th, 2015 @ 6:39am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 24th, 2015 @ 6:39am CDT
The girls are on their way from Amiami!
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1736560)
Posted by william-james88 on October 24th, 2015 @ 8:45am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on October 24th, 2015 @ 8:45am CDT
Yup, my stuff shipped too. Going to get these real soon:
I think the one I am looking most forward to is Grimlock I cant wait to see all the changes made to that mold.
I think the one I am looking most forward to is Grimlock I cant wait to see all the changes made to that mold.
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1736568)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 24th, 2015 @ 9:48am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 24th, 2015 @ 9:48am CDT
Will, with a bill of over 140$, you'll have to tell us if you were hit by custom fees once you receive your package.
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1736572)
Posted by william-james88 on October 24th, 2015 @ 10:08am CDT
But that includes the shipping, if you dont count it, its the same as your Menasor. Pretty sure I wont get hit since this is SAL and not EMS.
Posted by william-james88 on October 24th, 2015 @ 10:08am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Will, with a bill of over 140$, you'll have to tell us if you were hit by custom fees once you receive your package.
But that includes the shipping, if you dont count it, its the same as your Menasor. Pretty sure I wont get hit since this is SAL and not EMS.
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1736573)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 24th, 2015 @ 10:09am CDT
Fingers crossed!
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 24th, 2015 @ 10:09am CDT
william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Will, with a bill of over 140$, you'll have to tell us if you were hit by custom fees once you receive your package.
But that includes the shipping, if you dont count it, its the same as your Menasor. Pretty sure I wont get hit since this is SAL and not EMS.
Fingers crossed!
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1736602)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 24th, 2015 @ 2:59pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 24th, 2015 @ 2:59pm CDT
Gah! Grimlock is shipping to you! Dang.
Double checked my email looking for a bee shipping, but nothing to be found. Impatiently waiting for him! Nice to see Grim is coming to you soon though Will!
Double checked my email looking for a bee shipping, but nothing to be found. Impatiently waiting for him! Nice to see Grim is coming to you soon though Will!
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1736640)
Posted by william-james88 on October 24th, 2015 @ 8:04pm CDT
Thanks, did you find a way to cancel your second bee?
Posted by william-james88 on October 24th, 2015 @ 8:04pm CDT
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Gah! Grimlock is shipping to you! Dang.
Double checked my email looking for a bee shipping, but nothing to be found. Impatiently waiting for him! Nice to see Grim is coming to you soon though Will!
Thanks, did you find a way to cancel your second bee?
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1736644)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 24th, 2015 @ 8:17pm CDT
Yeah, cancelled it quick enough before the whole "preorder cancellation" time period was up. Only have 1 now, but i really want it to ship and I really want it now! I love how that thing looks and I really want it!!!
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 24th, 2015 @ 8:17pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Gah! Grimlock is shipping to you! Dang.
Double checked my email looking for a bee shipping, but nothing to be found. Impatiently waiting for him! Nice to see Grim is coming to you soon though Will!
Thanks, did you find a way to cancel your second bee?
Yeah, cancelled it quick enough before the whole "preorder cancellation" time period was up. Only have 1 now, but i really want it to ship and I really want it now! I love how that thing looks and I really want it!!!
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1737344)
Posted by william-james88 on October 27th, 2015 @ 10:40pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on October 27th, 2015 @ 10:40pm CDT
Fellow Seibertronian extraordinaire Cobotron has just recieved TAV30 Battle Grimlock and has graciously made a review filled with pictures. What is most interesting is the level of changes from the previous use of the mold (for FOC Grimlock) along with the minicon ports found on the figure. Take it away Cobotron!
FANTASTIC! This TAV30 Battle Grimlock is just fantstic everybody. I mean it.
This re-shell is amazing. He's almost a whole new toy. We're talking Springer/Sandstorm good. He is bulked out in all the right places. 92% of the surfaces of this figure have all new sculpted detailing. There are paint apps everywhere.
The modified T-Rex head transformation is a little more refined than his predecessor, and really well concealed in robot mode. Everything else about his transformation is identical to FoC Grim.
The plastic is quality, and much more durable than the AOE Target exclusive version I have. (which I think is flimsier than the OG FoC release)
He does have a few of the quirks of his older bro. The little dino arms still pop off real easy, and the feet. With all the re-tooling they did, I'm really surprised they kept the feet. They're not the most stable. But hey, we can work with it.
Let's look at the box!
The back of the box has this great shot of Grimlock just turning poor Rumble and Frenzy to pure chunder.
Now the toy.
So as I was transforming him I noticed on his shoulders, were some little I-beam shaped tabs, and it dawned on me...
...I had seen those before. On the soon to be released TAV33 Optimus Prime Supreme Mode. Who is capable of equipping the minicons.
So I scooped up all my Autobot minicons. I fussed and fiddled. but couldn't quite get them to peg on. They have these little "skies' on there underside , so they slide when they're launched. They wouldn't allow the mini to peg on. So, I grabbed a Decepticon and he COULD peg on!
Ok, that's odd, but ... MINICON INTERGRATION! Woot! Woot!
There is even a tab on his belly in dino mode. Dragonus here does a great job of filling out that cavity, and covering up some kibble.
Let's see some comps!
The robot mode is a little elongated compared to the cartoon model, but I never hold too close a magnifying glass to these types of things. Grimlock is a solid toy that looks good and plays fun. He is a brilliant re-tool of an older toy, and a genius re-use of that mold. And, if scale is a thing for you, he goes SOOOO well the Warrior Class figures. Big! Like Gimlock ought to be.
Roll out Strongarm!
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1737355)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 27th, 2015 @ 11:12pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 27th, 2015 @ 11:12pm CDT
Thanks for the review! That is a marvelous retool and pretty dang impressive.
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1737358)
Posted by william-james88 on October 27th, 2015 @ 11:14pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on October 27th, 2015 @ 11:14pm CDT
Just an idea but could it be that the reason he is geared towards interaction with decepticon minicons is because he is a decepticon?
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1737359)
Posted by Cobotron on October 27th, 2015 @ 11:23pm CDT
Posted by Cobotron on October 27th, 2015 @ 11:23pm CDT
My pleasure D!
Will, that had occured to me, but he has that blazing on his shoulder. I wonder if Takara has "different" plans for the minicons.
Edit: Oh and BTW, there is no mention of minicons in the instructions. By mention, I mean pictures. Unfortunately I don't read Japanese.
Will, that had occured to me, but he has that blazing
on his shoulder. I wonder if Takara has "different" plans for the minicons.Edit: Oh and BTW, there is no mention of minicons in the instructions. By mention, I mean pictures. Unfortunately I don't read Japanese.
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1737361)
Posted by no-one on October 27th, 2015 @ 11:33pm CDT
Posted by no-one on October 27th, 2015 @ 11:33pm CDT
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1737362)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 27th, 2015 @ 11:34pm CDT
maybe, or maybe they didn't think about how the autobot ones were designed
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 27th, 2015 @ 11:34pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Just an idea but could it be that the reason he is geared towards interaction with decepticon minicons is because he is a decepticon?
maybe, or maybe they didn't think about how the autobot ones were designed
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1737364)
Posted by Cobotron on October 27th, 2015 @ 11:39pm CDT
Posted by Cobotron on October 27th, 2015 @ 11:39pm CDT
Cary, you win the prize! 
I didn't even see it until I was editing the pics. I decided to run with it.
The preexisting 5mm ports on the shoulders aren't helping the mini s from tabbing in either.
I didn't even see it until I was editing the pics. I decided to run with it.
The preexisting 5mm ports on the shoulders aren't helping the mini
s from tabbing in either.
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1737365)
Posted by no-one on October 27th, 2015 @ 11:41pm CDT
Posted by no-one on October 27th, 2015 @ 11:41pm CDT
Do I get a cookie? I really hope it's a cookie!Cobotron wrote:Cary, you win the prize!
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1737366)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 27th, 2015 @ 11:45pm CDT
Kinda like how Universe Dinobot had both Maximal and Predcon symbols despite his being Maximal-aligned for most of the BW cartoon.
Posted by Sabrblade on October 27th, 2015 @ 11:45pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Just an idea but could it be that the reason he is geared towards interaction with decepticon minicons is because he is a decepticon?
He used to be a Con, though, so it could possibly be a subtle nod to his original roots.Cobotron wrote:Will, that had occured to me, but he has that blazing
Kinda like how Universe Dinobot had both Maximal and Predcon symbols despite his being Maximal-aligned for most of the BW cartoon.
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1737382)
Posted by fenrir72 on October 28th, 2015 @ 1:40am CDT
Posted by fenrir72 on October 28th, 2015 @ 1:40am CDT
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1737388)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 28th, 2015 @ 4:19am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 28th, 2015 @ 4:19am CDT
That Grimlock is AWESOME!
I'm still gonna pass though. The 3 steps fill the role aplenty for me.
I'm still gonna pass though. The 3 steps fill the role aplenty for me.
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1737389)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on October 28th, 2015 @ 4:23am CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on October 28th, 2015 @ 4:23am CDT
I don't like the aesthetic much (or the horribly dorky robot face especially on the box art) but I appreciate how the work gone into retooling the really disappointing FoC Grimlock mold into this. The dino mode looks far better (despite the goofy jaw)
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1737397)
Posted by Robogeek1973 on October 28th, 2015 @ 7:11am CDT
Posted by Robogeek1973 on October 28th, 2015 @ 7:11am CDT
I can't wait for mine to get here!
Now if only HLJ would hurry up and get their stock in so they could ship it.
Now if only HLJ would hurry up and get their stock in so they could ship it.
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1737401)
Posted by ScottyP on October 28th, 2015 @ 8:15am CDT
Posted by ScottyP on October 28th, 2015 @ 8:15am CDT
Ugh, I know. At this rate it's gonna be coming in my shipment with Tracks!Robogeek1973 wrote:I can't wait for mine to get here!
Now if only HLJ would hurry up and get their stock in so they could ship it.
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1737402)
Posted by william-james88 on October 28th, 2015 @ 8:21am CDT
Any reason HLJ gets their stuff later than Amiami ?
Posted by william-james88 on October 28th, 2015 @ 8:21am CDT
ScottyP wrote:Ugh, I know. At this rate it's gonna be coming in my shipment with Tracks!Robogeek1973 wrote:I can't wait for mine to get here!
Now if only HLJ would hurry up and get their stock in so they could ship it.
Any reason HLJ gets their stuff later than Amiami ?
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1737438)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on October 28th, 2015 @ 12:11pm CDT
Posted by Hellscream9999 on October 28th, 2015 @ 12:11pm CDT
I just figured they wanted to integrate the mini-cons into the main line to give them a reason for existing, like with super o/p - except that they aren't selling any of the individual mini-cons...
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1737462)
Posted by Flashwave on October 28th, 2015 @ 1:17pm CDT
Posted by Flashwave on October 28th, 2015 @ 1:17pm CDT
Can't wait. I missed the Pre-Orders, one of them due to my own stupidity, so I ordered him from Amazon. Should be here in two weeks...
Woth the remold, does he have Hips? And Or can you move his legs on the arm swivel? I hated that on the FOC mold, to get leg movement you had to utab the arm and partially transform it out to get clearence.
With the thicker body/spine and bigger head, is the chest gap and relatively small undercarraige noiceable, and is it worth it then to run out and find me a dragonus and repaint it?
What I love about this Grimmy, besides the character he represents, is he's not begging to be one of a (very expensive) set. And yes, the relative scale (Bug guys should be big, small guys not so much) IS nice.
Woth the remold, does he have Hips? And Or can you move his legs on the arm swivel? I hated that on the FOC mold, to get leg movement you had to utab the arm and partially transform it out to get clearence.
With the thicker body/spine and bigger head, is the chest gap and relatively small undercarraige noiceable, and is it worth it then to run out and find me a dragonus and repaint it?
What I love about this Grimmy, besides the character he represents, is he's not begging to be one of a (very expensive) set. And yes, the relative scale (Bug guys should be big, small guys not so much) IS nice.
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1737488)
Posted by Cobotron on October 28th, 2015 @ 2:38pm CDT
Posted by Cobotron on October 28th, 2015 @ 2:38pm CDT
It's similar, but works better. The hips still tab to the torso, but when untabbed it looks better. The inside of the shoulder is sculpted to kind of hide the the joints and hinges. It doesn't look like his leg is dislocated.Flashwave wrote:CWoth the remold, does he have Hips? And Or can you move his legs on the arm swivel? I hated that on the FOC mold, to get leg movement you had to utab the arm and partially transform it out to get clearence.
It is noticeable, but because it's black inside there it kind of helps obscure it all better. You might not need to repaint Dragonus. His green is almost a dead-on match with Grim's green. Unless you want him black. The other minicons fit down there too.With the thicker body/spine and bigger head, is the chest gap and relatively small undercarraige noiceable, and is it worth it then to run out and find me a dragonus and repaint it?
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1737535)
Posted by Robogeek1973 on October 28th, 2015 @ 6:14pm CDT
Usually they get their stuff around the same time, but this time HLJ is late with Grimmy, Rumble, and Frenzy.
No idea why.
Posted by Robogeek1973 on October 28th, 2015 @ 6:14pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:ScottyP wrote:Ugh, I know. At this rate it's gonna be coming in my shipment with Tracks!Robogeek1973 wrote:I can't wait for mine to get here!
Now if only HLJ would hurry up and get their stock in so they could ship it.
Any reason HLJ gets their stuff later than Amiami ?
Usually they get their stuff around the same time, but this time HLJ is late with Grimmy, Rumble, and Frenzy.
No idea why.
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1737671)
Posted by Va'al on October 29th, 2015 @ 9:39am CDT
Posted by Va'al on October 29th, 2015 @ 9:39am CDT
Usual suspect and Japan resident Matt Daniele has sent along some in hand images of the latest releases in the Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure - TAV 32 Rumble and Frenzy! The two-pack also included a 'not for sale' addition of the clear campaign Sideswipe figure, and Matt was nice enough to show the cannon features in the mirrored images below. Check them out.
Found this 2 pack at my local electronics shop for ¥2,975($24.73). It even came with a free mini figure of clear Sideswipe. (marked not for sale in Japanese).
The last picture shows the spring loaded cannons you can deploy by hitting the silver button above the tank treads.
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1737672)
Posted by Cobotron on October 29th, 2015 @ 9:52am CDT
Posted by Cobotron on October 29th, 2015 @ 9:52am CDT
I wish we could get those awesome premiums/freebies. Love me some clear guys.
I got these guys along with Grimlock and...
A. Didn't realize the guns were detachable. Cool! (thanks Matt)
B. Did the United release not have the spring loaded pile drivers?
I'm so glad Takara gave us a second chance to get these guys. They're GREAT!
I got these guys along with Grimlock and...
A. Didn't realize the guns were detachable. Cool! (thanks Matt)
B. Did the United release not have the spring loaded pile drivers?
I'm so glad Takara gave us a second chance to get these guys. They're GREAT!
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1737673)
Posted by Flashwave on October 29th, 2015 @ 10:03am CDT
Oh buddy were tbey spring loaded. Blow on one from 30ft and SPROING! I think the TFSS Rewind and Eject triggers are a little stiffer at least, hope these are too
Posted by Flashwave on October 29th, 2015 @ 10:03am CDT
Cobotron wrote:I wish we could get those awesome premiums/freebies. Love me some clear guys.
I got these guys along with Grimlock and...
A. Didn't realize the guns were detachable. Cool! (thanks Matt)
B. Did the United release not have the spring loaded pile drivers?
I'm so glad Takara gave us a second chance to get these guys. They're GREAT!
Oh buddy were tbey spring loaded. Blow on one from 30ft and SPROING! I think the TFSS Rewind and Eject triggers are a little stiffer at least, hope these are too
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1737675)
Posted by Cobotron on October 29th, 2015 @ 10:10am CDT
These are pretty itchy on the trigger finger too. Makes transforming them ... mildly frustrating, to say the least.
Still super great figures. Makes me really miss Scout Class.
Posted by Cobotron on October 29th, 2015 @ 10:10am CDT
Flashwave wrote:Cobotron wrote:I wish we could get those awesome premiums/freebies. Love me some clear guys.
I got these guys along with Grimlock and...
A. Didn't realize the guns were detachable. Cool! (thanks Matt)
B. Did the United release not have the spring loaded pile drivers?
I'm so glad Takara gave us a second chance to get these guys. They're GREAT!
Oh buddy were tbey spring loaded. Blow on one from 30ft and SPROING! I think the TFSS Rewind and Eject triggers are a little stiffer at least, hope these are too
These are pretty itchy on the trigger finger too. Makes transforming them ... mildly frustrating, to say the least.Still super great figures. Makes me really miss Scout Class.
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1737676)
Posted by Janus Prime on October 29th, 2015 @ 10:13am CDT
Posted by Janus Prime on October 29th, 2015 @ 10:13am CDT
Ok, how many times has Takara reissued these toys? Maybe I'll be able to finally get them this time.
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1737677)
Posted by william-james88 on October 29th, 2015 @ 10:13am CDT
So these are biger than the modern day legends right? If so, then sweet
Posted by william-james88 on October 29th, 2015 @ 10:13am CDT
Cobotron wrote:Flashwave wrote:Cobotron wrote:I wish we could get those awesome premiums/freebies. Love me some clear guys.
I got these guys along with Grimlock and...
A. Didn't realize the guns were detachable. Cool! (thanks Matt)
B. Did the United release not have the spring loaded pile drivers?
I'm so glad Takara gave us a second chance to get these guys. They're GREAT!
Oh buddy were tbey spring loaded. Blow on one from 30ft and SPROING! I think the TFSS Rewind and Eject triggers are a little stiffer at least, hope these are too
Still super great figures. Makes me really miss Scout Class.
So these are biger than the modern day legends right? If so, then sweet
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1737679)
Posted by william-james88 on October 29th, 2015 @ 10:17am CDT
This is the first time they ever reissued the toys. Whats crazy is that these are actually hasbro designs for the reveal the shield line, and not takara in house products.
Posted by william-james88 on October 29th, 2015 @ 10:17am CDT
Janus Prime wrote:Ok, how many times has Takara reissued these toys? Maybe I'll be able to finally get them this time.
This is the first time they ever reissued the toys. Whats crazy is that these are actually hasbro designs for the reveal the shield line, and not takara in house products.
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1737680)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on October 29th, 2015 @ 10:18am CDT
Posted by Hellscream9999 on October 29th, 2015 @ 10:18am CDT
So did we ever find out why hasbro never released these guys 
I mean, they look cool, and if I found them in the wild, I would buy one of them, but I won't pay $30+ for 2 of them
Plus with the upcoming release of the cassettes again (they were just released in foc) I don't see why hasbro would ever have a reason to release these guys
I mean, they look cool, and if I found them in the wild, I would buy one of them, but I won't pay $30+ for 2 of them
Plus with the upcoming release of the cassettes again (they were just released in foc) I don't see why hasbro would ever have a reason to release these guys
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1737681)
Posted by Cobotron on October 29th, 2015 @ 10:19am CDT
Posted by Cobotron on October 29th, 2015 @ 10:19am CDT
Yes. I believe these and Windcharger/Wipe-out were the last of the true Scouts.william-james88 wrote:So these are biger than the modern day legends right? If so, then sweet
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1737683)
Posted by Flashwave on October 29th, 2015 @ 10:22am CDT
Posted by Flashwave on October 29th, 2015 @ 10:22am CDT
Same height as the CW Armor/gun guys, Groove and Blackjack and Bombshell, but a little bulkier.william-james88 wrote:Janus Prime wrote:Ok, how many times has Takara reissued these toys? Maybe I'll be able to finally get them this time.
This is the first time they ever reissued the toys. Whats crazy is that these are actually hasbro designs for the reveal the shield line, and not takara in house products.
the scout class lives on, it just got more expensive and simpler. The worst part I think about that spring is more to do with that button being over the tab that attaches his pile xrivrr to his chest. You want to press there to tab in but when you do tbe back half of the tank takes off.Cobotron wrote:Flashwave wrote:Cobotron wrote:I wish we could get those awesome premiums/freebies. Love me some clear guys.
I got these guys along with Grimlock and...
A. Didn't realize the guns were detachable. Cool! (thanks Matt)
B. Did the United release not have the spring loaded pile drivers?
I'm so glad Takara gave us a second chance to get these guys. They're GREAT!
Oh buddy were tbey spring loaded. Blow on one from 30ft and SPROING! I think the TFSS Rewind and Eject triggers are a little stiffer at least, hope these are too
Still super great figures. Makes me really miss Scout Class.
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1737685)
Posted by Agamemnon on October 29th, 2015 @ 10:23am CDT
Yup, I was going to say the same thing:
Though when I put Legends Starscream and Swerve near them, they are not that much smaller than Frumble...
Posted by Agamemnon on October 29th, 2015 @ 10:23am CDT
Cobotron wrote:Yes. I believe these and Windcharger/Wipe-out were the last of the true Scouts.william-james88 wrote:So these are biger than the modern day legends right? If so, then sweet
Yup, I was going to say the same thing:
Though when I put Legends Starscream and Swerve near them, they are not that much smaller than Frumble...
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1737686)
Posted by Flashwave on October 29th, 2015 @ 10:25am CDT
Timing. They were tail end of a line before a movie.
And really, its 10ea for the modern day scouts, 15ea from Takara is not so outta line. But I agree, I would rather bave gotten them domestically priced
Posted by Flashwave on October 29th, 2015 @ 10:25am CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:So did we ever find out why hasbro never released these guys
I mean, they look cool, and if I found them in the wild, I would buy one of them, but I won't pay $30+ for 2 of them
Plus with the upcoming release of the cassettes again (they were just released in foc) I don't see why hasbro would ever have a reason to release these guys
Timing. They were tail end of a line before a movie.
And really, its 10ea for the modern day scouts, 15ea from Takara is not so outta line. But I agree, I would rather bave gotten them domestically priced
Re: New Listings and Images for 2016 1st Quarter Takara TAV and TED Figures (Springload) + In Hand Images of TAV Stepper (1737687)
Posted by william-james88 on October 29th, 2015 @ 10:28am CDT
Yes, we did find out. Stores opted to go for the new DOTM line instead of the 5th wave of scouts for the Transformers 2010 line. So the wave was discontinued. They werent the only ones, Downshift and Bodyblock were also discontinued. Interesting though, Frenzy (in red) was never gonna be released anyway in the states, even if we would have gotten that last wave with the (blue) Rumble.
Also, if you took the initial preorder, they only came out to 25$ shipping included.
And you are right, hasbro has no reason to ever release them. But the club released them redone as the autobot casettes so that it cant be said the mold was never released stateside (just like with the Prime Breakdown mold)
Posted by william-james88 on October 29th, 2015 @ 10:28am CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:So did we ever find out why hasbro never released these guys
I mean, they look cool, and if I found them in the wild, I would buy one of them, but I won't pay $30+ for 2 of them
Plus with the upcoming release of the cassettes again (they were just released in foc) I don't see why hasbro would ever have a reason to release these guys
Yes, we did find out. Stores opted to go for the new DOTM line instead of the 5th wave of scouts for the Transformers 2010 line. So the wave was discontinued. They werent the only ones, Downshift and Bodyblock were also discontinued. Interesting though, Frenzy (in red) was never gonna be released anyway in the states, even if we would have gotten that last wave with the (blue) Rumble.
Also, if you took the initial preorder, they only came out to 25$ shipping included.
And you are right, hasbro has no reason to ever release them. But the club released them redone as the autobot casettes so that it cant be said the mold was never released stateside (just like with the Prime Breakdown mold)
