Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy
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This has been a busy week for Transformers news, we already reported on the G1 deco Slug (which will be updated momentarily), and now we have some really amazing information to share with you!
Another site update from Takara Tomy reveals their plans for the 30th Anniversary of the Transformers Franchise.
The following information comes directly from Takara Tomy's event update page and was translated from Japanese to English, so please understand why the phrasings aren't the easiest to understand.
UPDATE for project 1 (4/18/14)
Project 1: A semi will be decorated in G1 Optimus Prime colors and logos, used as part of a promotional tour. The truck and trailer, as you can see below, are modernized updates.
Project 2: Midnight Launch of the Movie Advance line on May 16th. The special event has been named "Transformers Celebration 2014" and will take place at the Toys 'R' Us location in Ikebukuro Sunshine City.
Project 3: This one deals with our earlier news report. "Transformers Expo" is, they hope, to be the biggest Transformers Expo ever. The presentation will include large scale dioramas featuring 3D imagery. This is the event in which G1 deco Slug can be obtained.
Project 4: The 4th project involves an Optimus Prime inspired deco for a SUPER GT car which is part of the Team Mach racing team. Fiction involving Optimus Prime trans-scanning one of the Team Mach vehicles has been penned and will be included as part of this project.
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Another site update from Takara Tomy reveals their plans for the 30th Anniversary of the Transformers Franchise.
The following information comes directly from Takara Tomy's event update page and was translated from Japanese to English, so please understand why the phrasings aren't the easiest to understand.
UPDATE for project 1 (4/18/14)
Project 1: A semi will be decorated in G1 Optimus Prime colors and logos, used as part of a promotional tour. The truck and trailer, as you can see below, are modernized updates.
Project1 ■ ■
Vehicle convoy trailer production version!
Revive the track of modern vehicle mode of primary commander convoy!
"Primary convoy is" re-scanning "the track of modern!" Speaking style Transformers
I should be able to realize in the real convoy.
Special content "Convoy, covert action NOW!" updated schedule information in!
Project 2: Midnight Launch of the Movie Advance line on May 16th. The special event has been named "Transformers Celebration 2014" and will take place at the Toys 'R' Us location in Ikebukuro Sunshine City.
Project2 ■ ■
Toy launch countdown event
"Transformers Celebration 2014"
Ikebukuro, May 16 (Fri) held late at night!
It is released shortly before the date of the "Transformers Movie Advanced Series"
From midnight on Friday, May 16, at Toys R Us Babies R Us, Ikebukuro Sunshine City store
Holding of "Transformers Celebration 2014" is decided!
Other set up a special department, counting down toward the launch, a large screen
The Ya screening of opening picture of the past and anime trailer of the movie "Transformers / Lost Age"
We are also planning limited special plan the day.
※ The details information is updated from time to time in HP plans of this place!
Project 3: This one deals with our earlier news report. "Transformers Expo" is, they hope, to be the biggest Transformers Expo ever. The presentation will include large scale dioramas featuring 3D imagery. This is the event in which G1 deco Slug can be obtained.
Project3 ■ ■
Exhibition of Transformers largest ever
17 (Sun) held determined from (Saturday) "Transformers Expo" 8/9!
Over on Sunday the 17th from Saturday, August 9, at the Pacifico Yokohama (Exhibition Hall B · C)
It is an event of Transformers largest ever in Japan
that the "Transformers TRANSFORMERS EXPO Expo" will be held is decided!
And a huge image of the Transformers world's largest class of grade 7 ~ 9m height, exhibition of the actual vehicle in the movie,
Huge diorama that can experience yourself as if entering into the world of movies as Transformers,
And and 3D projection mapping of topic now,
It's Transformers space experience events of unprecedented scale.
And, April 25 to Friday, "slug G1 color (some plated)" is attached at Lawson Ticket
Will be released in limited quantities a special ticket.
Organizer: NTV, Tomy
URL: Http://Www.Ntv.Co.Jp/TFE/
Project 4: The 4th project involves an Optimus Prime inspired deco for a SUPER GT car which is part of the Team Mach racing team. Fiction involving Optimus Prime trans-scanning one of the Team Mach vehicles has been penned and will be included as part of this project.
Project4 ■ ■
Participated in SUPER GT ". Mach Optimus Prime feat!"
Racing car that you designed in the image of Optimus Prime of the movie scampering in the circuit in the SUPER GT!
Team piloted this car is "Mach vehicle inspection with Transformers 30th!"
This racing car, "movie Optimus Prime is" re-scanning "the Mach!" Speaking style Transformers
I want you to realize Transformers lurking in circuit, the real of such vehicle.
Updated schedule information in a 30th anniversary special site. Come, let's check it out!
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Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1565922)
Posted by fenrir72 on April 17th, 2014 @ 6:28am CDT
Posted by fenrir72 on April 17th, 2014 @ 6:28am CDT
This is going to be one hell of a ride! On wards 30 +!
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1565927)
Posted by Burn on April 17th, 2014 @ 6:36am CDT
Posted by Burn on April 17th, 2014 @ 6:36am CDT
Well colour me impressed with that "modern" Optimus Prime. Definitely looking forward to seeing more of it!
Super GT Prime looks pretty good too.
Super GT Prime looks pretty good too.
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1565928)
Posted by guarayakha on April 17th, 2014 @ 6:40am CDT
Dear HasTak. SpeedRacer X Transformer. Make it happen.
Posted by guarayakha on April 17th, 2014 @ 6:40am CDT
Autobot032 wrote:
Dear HasTak. SpeedRacer X Transformer. Make it happen.
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1565931)
Posted by ishigoto on April 17th, 2014 @ 6:50am CDT
Posted by ishigoto on April 17th, 2014 @ 6:50am CDT
Dat new cab-over Prime. I'm not a G1'er but it looks sweet. I hope his botmode is just as fresh and impressive...on top of that I also hope that we Americans can buy our own version for something less than a hundred bucks.
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1565949)
Posted by Stormrider on April 17th, 2014 @ 7:58am CDT
Posted by Stormrider on April 17th, 2014 @ 7:58am CDT
Convoy, Convoy, Convoy. ugh. Come Takara, does everything have to revolve around Convoy?
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1565950)
Posted by GuyIncognito on April 17th, 2014 @ 8:15am CDT
Posted by GuyIncognito on April 17th, 2014 @ 8:15am CDT
This looks like it has potential to be awesome:
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1565955)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 17th, 2014 @ 8:30am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 17th, 2014 @ 8:30am CDT
Most curious, indeed.
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1565974)
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on April 17th, 2014 @ 9:37am CDT
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on April 17th, 2014 @ 9:37am CDT
Could it be? A new "Classics" type mold for Optimus Prime? Oh, Dear Lord, make it so!
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1565981)
Posted by T-Macksimus on April 17th, 2014 @ 9:57am CDT
Posted by T-Macksimus on April 17th, 2014 @ 9:57am CDT
The Team MACH project sounds pretty cool and the pictures intrigue me. It's too bad the US will never see a toy of it if they decide to release one to coincide with the project. I'll bet the driver(s) will have a blast cruising the track in their re-decoed ride though.
As for the Convoy re-do... I would have been happier to see a re-release of Generations Prime with an official trailer. The render they have of this new version looks like it will be even more anorexic than EvasionMode Prime unless they incorporate the trailer into the bot mode. If they do that and it sees a US release at some point then Hasbro will cheapen the tribute by both giving it a lackluster paint job and also making the eventual Motormaster and/or Nemesis Prime re-paints, thus devaluing the tribute.
Those of you in Japan, enjoy the tribute Convoy figure. I hope it turns out far better than I envision it happening. I'll have my fingers crossed for ya.
US/EU/AUS fans... if this thing does, by some miracle, turn out better than EM Movie Prime then you better pray you don't end up having to pay close to $200.00 USD or more after shipping to get your hands on this and pray further that the respective Hasbro design divisions for our countries don't get their hands on it and f*** it up.
As for the Convoy re-do... I would have been happier to see a re-release of Generations Prime with an official trailer. The render they have of this new version looks like it will be even more anorexic than EvasionMode Prime unless they incorporate the trailer into the bot mode. If they do that and it sees a US release at some point then Hasbro will cheapen the tribute by both giving it a lackluster paint job and also making the eventual Motormaster and/or Nemesis Prime re-paints, thus devaluing the tribute.
Those of you in Japan, enjoy the tribute Convoy figure. I hope it turns out far better than I envision it happening. I'll have my fingers crossed for ya.
US/EU/AUS fans... if this thing does, by some miracle, turn out better than EM Movie Prime then you better pray you don't end up having to pay close to $200.00 USD or more after shipping to get your hands on this and pray further that the respective Hasbro design divisions for our countries don't get their hands on it and f*** it up.
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1565982)
Posted by Dr. Caelus on April 17th, 2014 @ 10:00am CDT
Posted by Dr. Caelus on April 17th, 2014 @ 10:00am CDT
I actually don't like that COE - it looks like Huffer to me, not Prime. It feels small and efficient, not beefy and intimidating. Plus, the solid window without the vertical strut to mimic pecs looks good on Orion Pax, but doesn't seem right on Optimus.
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1565991)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 17th, 2014 @ 10:43am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 17th, 2014 @ 10:43am CDT
Stop the Presses!!!
That Optimus truck is not, I repeat, NOT a toy!
It is merely a real life truck being designed to resemble Optimus/Convoy that will tour Japan at various locations as part of this anniversary campaign event.
Though, the image itself is a design concept render of what the real truck will look like, rather than an actual photo of the truck.
Do not, I repeat, do NOT expect a toy out of this.
That Optimus truck is not, I repeat, NOT a toy!
It is merely a real life truck being designed to resemble Optimus/Convoy that will tour Japan at various locations as part of this anniversary campaign event.
Though, the image itself is a design concept render of what the real truck will look like, rather than an actual photo of the truck.
Do not, I repeat, do NOT expect a toy out of this.
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1566003)
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on April 17th, 2014 @ 11:37am CDT
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on April 17th, 2014 @ 11:37am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Stop the Presses!!!
That Optimus truck is not, I repeat, NOT a toy!
It is merely a real life truck being designed to resemble Optimus/Convoy that will tour Japan at various locations as part of this anniversary campaign event.
Though, the image itself is a design concept render of what the real truck will look like, rather than an actual photo of the truck.
Do not, I repeat, do NOT expect a toy out of this.
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1566013)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on April 17th, 2014 @ 12:36pm CDT
Posted by Wolfman Jake on April 17th, 2014 @ 12:36pm CDT
Well, even if this is not a toy to be, I am still holding out hope that Has-Tak will surprise us with some kind of new Classics Optimus Prime toy for the 30th Anniversary, as a companion piece to the earlier announced Generatrions Leader Class Megatron figure.
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1566015)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 17th, 2014 @ 12:41pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 17th, 2014 @ 12:41pm CDT
I kinda get the feeling that that is partly why they made Evasion Mode Optimus so slavishly G1-colored. Not just to capitalize on G1 nostalgia and to market a more colorful toy over a more drab-looking one, but to give fans a new G1-esque updated Optimus without having to design a whole new one on top of the ones they already got planned for AOE. Saves Hasbro money and gets the job done "close enough" as a far as Hasbro is concerned.Wolfman Jake wrote:Well, even if this is not a toy to be, I am still holding out hope that Has-Tak will surprise us with some kind of new Classics Optimus Prime toy for the 30th Anniversary, as a companion piece to the earlier announced Generatrions Leader Class Megatron figure.
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1566022)
Posted by craggy on April 17th, 2014 @ 1:02pm CDT
it sure as snarf ain't close enough for me!
(course I might end up getting Evasion Optimus anyway, but that's not the point, I'd definitely get a new Classics G1-ish Prime with a trailer and it seems like a bit of a no-brainer for the 30th Anniversary.)
Posted by craggy on April 17th, 2014 @ 1:02pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:I kinda get the feeling that that is partly why they made Evasion Mode Optimus so slavishly G1-colored. Not just to capitalize on G1 nostalgia and to market a more colorful toy over a more drab-looking one, but to give fans a new G1-esque updated Optimus without having to design a whole new one on top of the ones they already got planned for AOE. Saves Hasbro money and gets the job done "close enough" as a far as Hasbro is concerned.Wolfman Jake wrote:Well, even if this is not a toy to be, I am still holding out hope that Has-Tak will surprise us with some kind of new Classics Optimus Prime toy for the 30th Anniversary, as a companion piece to the earlier announced Generatrions Leader Class Megatron figure.
it sure as snarf ain't close enough for me!
(course I might end up getting Evasion Optimus anyway, but that's not the point, I'd definitely get a new Classics G1-ish Prime with a trailer and it seems like a bit of a no-brainer for the 30th Anniversary.)
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1566032)
Posted by shajaki on April 17th, 2014 @ 1:26pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on April 17th, 2014 @ 1:26pm CDT
uhhh... so thats nice takara. but id rather you celebrate transformers by... making some transformers...
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1566042)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 17th, 2014 @ 1:39pm CDT
Hasbro: "We already gave you a Voyager Optimus Prime that's a red and blue flat-nosed truck with silver stripes, has a red torso with window pecs, blue legs, a blue Optimus Prime-like head, and a gray gun. We even ggave you MP-10 with all the bells and whistles! And again as a Platinum Edition redeco! What more do you picky fans want?"
Posted by Sabrblade on April 17th, 2014 @ 1:39pm CDT
True. But that just goes to show how differently Hasbro thinks from the rest of the fandom.craggy wrote:it sure as snarf ain't close enough for me!
Hasbro: "We already gave you a Voyager Optimus Prime that's a red and blue flat-nosed truck with silver stripes, has a red torso with window pecs, blue legs, a blue Optimus Prime-like head, and a gray gun. We even ggave you MP-10 with all the bells and whistles! And again as a Platinum Edition redeco! What more do you picky fans want?"
They are. MP Star Saber, remember?shajaki wrote:uhhh... so thats nice takara. but id rather you celebrate transformers by... making some transformers...
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1566044)
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on April 17th, 2014 @ 1:44pm CDT
That's a good point.
And in any event, I absolutely love the Classics Optimus mold. I still wish they would make a version with an Energon Axe.
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on April 17th, 2014 @ 1:44pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:True. But that just goes to show how differently Hasbro thinks from the rest of the fandom.craggy wrote:it sure as snarf ain't close enough for me!
Hasbro: "We already gave you a Voyager Optimus Prime that's a red and blue flat-nosed truck with silver stripes, has a red torso with window pecs, blue legs, a blue Optimus Prime-like head, and a gray gun. We even ggave you MP-10 with all the bells and whistles! And again as a Platinum Edition redeco! What more do you picky fans want?"
That's a good point.
And in any event, I absolutely love the Classics Optimus mold. I still wish they would make a version with an Energon Axe.
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1566046)
Posted by noctorro on April 17th, 2014 @ 1:46pm CDT
Posted by noctorro on April 17th, 2014 @ 1:46pm CDT
"modern" Optimus Prime
G1 Generations Arcee
Evasion Optimus Prime
OMP, such awesomeness on the way.
I really need to quit buying Pacific Rim/Motu classics/DC/Marvel etc. stuff, because I'm going to invest in some serious TF's in the nearby future.
Time to starve!
G1 Generations Arcee
Evasion Optimus Prime
OMP, such awesomeness on the way.
I really need to quit buying Pacific Rim/Motu classics/DC/Marvel etc. stuff, because I'm going to invest in some serious TF's in the nearby future.
Time to starve!
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1566052)
Posted by User897 on April 17th, 2014 @ 1:52pm CDT
Posted by User897 on April 17th, 2014 @ 1:52pm CDT
Don't like the Optimus. Or any of it so far really. But that's okay (wallet sighs with relief).
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1566059)
Posted by Mindmaster on April 17th, 2014 @ 2:07pm CDT
Holding out for that, too. Though if Optimus isn't made, would Megatron be at least as tall as MP-10? That way, we kinda have something going for the two of them.
Posted by Mindmaster on April 17th, 2014 @ 2:07pm CDT
Wolfman Jake wrote:Well, even if this is not a toy to be, I am still holding out hope that Has-Tak will surprise us with some kind of new Classics Optimus Prime toy for the 30th Anniversary, as a companion piece to the earlier announced Generatrions Leader Class Megatron figure.
Holding out for that, too. Though if Optimus isn't made, would Megatron be at least as tall as MP-10? That way, we kinda have something going for the two of them.
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1566066)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 17th, 2014 @ 2:54pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 17th, 2014 @ 2:54pm CDT
Good thing for you too since that truck isn't for a toy.User897 wrote:Don't like the Optimus. Or any of it so far really. But that's okay (wallet sighs with relief).
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1566093)
Posted by durroth on April 17th, 2014 @ 4:48pm CDT
Posted by durroth on April 17th, 2014 @ 4:48pm CDT
I'm drooling a little at that g1 optimus concept. Kind of worried that the final toy wont live up to the beautiful promise there though...
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1566094)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 17th, 2014 @ 4:59pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 17th, 2014 @ 4:59pm CDT
There is no toy. That's a concept for a real truck.durroth wrote:I'm drooling a little at that g1 optimus concept. Kind of worried that the final toy wont live up to the beautiful promise there though...
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1566095)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on April 17th, 2014 @ 5:14pm CDT
How do you know he didn't want to buy a real truck?
Seriously, though, I don't think Evasion Mode Optimus Prime is really THE 30th Anniversary Prime. He wouldn't scale all that well with a leader class Megatron. I'm thinking we might see something very satisfying, like a Supreme Class Generations Prime, with the robot mode sized out to scale with a lead class Megatron, plus a complete trailer with lots of fun gimmicks (Roller, repair bay, props, etc.), but done in the modernized "Classics" style, or perhaps to match Optimus Primes more recent IDW renditions. I could even see such a package being the SDCC exclusive, with retail stores simply getting the package without the trailer and additional accessories. Yes, it's a LOT to hope for, and it's pure speculation at this point, by I've got a good feeling that Has-Tak will not drop the ball on this anniversary celebration.
Posted by Wolfman Jake on April 17th, 2014 @ 5:14pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Good thing for you too since that truck isn't for a toy.User897 wrote:Don't like the Optimus. Or any of it so far really. But that's okay (wallet sighs with relief).
How do you know he didn't want to buy a real truck?
Seriously, though, I don't think Evasion Mode Optimus Prime is really THE 30th Anniversary Prime. He wouldn't scale all that well with a leader class Megatron. I'm thinking we might see something very satisfying, like a Supreme Class Generations Prime, with the robot mode sized out to scale with a lead class Megatron, plus a complete trailer with lots of fun gimmicks (Roller, repair bay, props, etc.), but done in the modernized "Classics" style, or perhaps to match Optimus Primes more recent IDW renditions. I could even see such a package being the SDCC exclusive, with retail stores simply getting the package without the trailer and additional accessories. Yes, it's a LOT to hope for, and it's pure speculation at this point, by I've got a good feeling that Has-Tak will not drop the ball on this anniversary celebration.
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1566107)
Posted by Powered Convoy on April 17th, 2014 @ 6:23pm CDT
Posted by Powered Convoy on April 17th, 2014 @ 6:23pm CDT
http://www.allspark.com/content/2014/04 ... onal-tour/
Ugh, I wish TFW2005 and Seibertron knew to be more careful on what they report on as it's not a toy but a rendering of a real vehicle that will be on tour.
The Allspark reported it properly when it was first revealed.
http://www.allspark.com/content/2014/04 ... ge-update/
Randy
Ugh, I wish TFW2005 and Seibertron knew to be more careful on what they report on as it's not a toy but a rendering of a real vehicle that will be on tour.
The Allspark reported it properly when it was first revealed.
http://www.allspark.com/content/2014/04 ... ge-update/
Randy
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1566108)
Posted by Powered Convoy on April 17th, 2014 @ 6:26pm CDT
Quoted for truth. I wish people posting news would be more careful. Seems one page ran with the story (either TFW or Seibertron) and the other decided to report the same thing.
Randy
Posted by Powered Convoy on April 17th, 2014 @ 6:26pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Stop the Presses!!!
That Optimus truck is not, I repeat, NOT a toy!
It is merely a real life truck being designed to resemble Optimus/Convoy that will tour Japan at various locations as part of this anniversary campaign event.
Though, the image itself is a design concept render of what the real truck will look like, rather than an actual photo of the truck.
Do not, I repeat, do NOT expect a toy out of this.
Quoted for truth. I wish people posting news would be more careful. Seems one page ran with the story (either TFW or Seibertron) and the other decided to report the same thing.
Randy
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1566117)
Posted by durroth on April 17th, 2014 @ 7:08pm CDT
Well, don't I have rarified energon on my face now.
Posted by durroth on April 17th, 2014 @ 7:08pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:There is no toy. That's a concept for a real truck.durroth wrote:I'm drooling a little at that g1 optimus concept. Kind of worried that the final toy wont live up to the beautiful promise there though...
Well, don't I have rarified energon on my face now.
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1566145)
Posted by Flashwave on April 17th, 2014 @ 10:14pm CDT
Pcc Chopster.
Posted by Flashwave on April 17th, 2014 @ 10:14pm CDT
Nemesis Maximo wrote:Sabrblade wrote:True. But that just goes to show how differently Hasbro thinks from the rest of the fandom.craggy wrote:it sure as snarf ain't close enough for me!
Hasbro: "We already gave you a Voyager Optimus Prime that's a red and blue flat-nosed truck with silver stripes, has a red torso with window pecs, blue legs, a blue Optimus Prime-like head, and a gray gun. We even ggave you MP-10 with all the bells and whistles! And again as a Platinum Edition redeco! What more do you picky fans want?"
That's a good point.
And in any event, I absolutely love the Classics Optimus mold. I still wish they would make a version with an Energon Axe.
Pcc Chopster.
I was gonna say CYB Armorhide, who has always been my Pipesxand got repainted into Huffer, but you'd be more correct.Caelus wrote:I actually don't like that COE - it looks like Huffer to me, not Prime. It feels small and efficient, not beefy and intimidating. Plus, the solid window without the vertical strut to mimic pecs looks good on Orion Pax, but doesn't seem right on Optimus.
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1566159)
Posted by Autobot032 on April 17th, 2014 @ 11:37pm CDT
Thank you for the corrected info. The news article has been edited to reflect this change.
Ugh. I wish people would keep their rudeness and their forum pride to themselves, rather than coming here and saying things in such a manner when we don't do the same to you.
You were one I respected. Past tense.
Posted by Autobot032 on April 17th, 2014 @ 11:37pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Stop the Presses!!!
That Optimus truck is not, I repeat, NOT a toy!
It is merely a real life truck being designed to resemble Optimus/Convoy that will tour Japan at various locations as part of this anniversary campaign event.
Though, the image itself is a design concept render of what the real truck will look like, rather than an actual photo of the truck.
Do not, I repeat, do NOT expect a toy out of this.
Thank you for the corrected info. The news article has been edited to reflect this change.
Powered Convoy wrote:http://www.allspark.com/content/2014/04/takaratomy-30th-anniversary-optimus-prime-promotional-tour/
Ugh, I wish TFW2005 and Seibertron knew to be more careful on what they report on as it's not a toy but a rendering of a real vehicle that will be on tour.
The Allspark reported it properly when it was first revealed.
http://www.allspark.com/content/2014/04 ... ge-update/
Randy
Ugh. I wish people would keep their rudeness and their forum pride to themselves, rather than coming here and saying things in such a manner when we don't do the same to you.
You were one I respected. Past tense.
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1566163)
Posted by Shadowstream on April 18th, 2014 @ 12:24am CDT
I would like a decent IDW style Optimus as he has looked for the past... has it been 4 or 5 years yet? I don't expect it though, not only do I think the way things are being marketed now that Has/Tak will overlook such opportunity, but like nearly every other IDW character who's gotten a new toy lately(Excluding Skids) he'd probably have a completely new form, which would kill it for me since his current form has been my favorite ever since he started using it.
Posted by Shadowstream on April 18th, 2014 @ 12:24am CDT
Wolfman Jake wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Good thing for you too since that truck isn't for a toy.User897 wrote:Don't like the Optimus. Or any of it so far really. But that's okay (wallet sighs with relief).
How do you know he didn't want to buy a real truck?
Seriously, though, I don't think Evasion Mode Optimus Prime is really THE 30th Anniversary Prime. He wouldn't scale all that well with a leader class Megatron. I'm thinking we might see something very satisfying, like a Supreme Class Generations Prime, with the robot mode sized out to scale with a lead class Megatron, plus a complete trailer with lots of fun gimmicks (Roller, repair bay, props, etc.), but done in the modernized "Classics" style, or perhaps to match Optimus Primes more recent IDW renditions. I could even see such a package being the SDCC exclusive, with retail stores simply getting the package without the trailer and additional accessories. Yes, it's a LOT to hope for, and it's pure speculation at this point, by I've got a good feeling that Has-Tak will not drop the ball on this anniversary celebration.
I would like a decent IDW style Optimus as he has looked for the past... has it been 4 or 5 years yet? I don't expect it though, not only do I think the way things are being marketed now that Has/Tak will overlook such opportunity, but like nearly every other IDW character who's gotten a new toy lately(Excluding Skids) he'd probably have a completely new form, which would kill it for me since his current form has been my favorite ever since he started using it.
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1566186)
Posted by Powered Convoy on April 18th, 2014 @ 4:40am CDT
It was a tactic I used in an attempt to get people's attention to correct the issue, so in my mind it was worth it to try and stop the spread of misinformation.
No hard feelings meant.
Randy
Posted by Powered Convoy on April 18th, 2014 @ 4:40am CDT
Autobot032 wrote:Ugh. I wish people would keep their rudeness and their forum pride to themselves, rather than coming here and saying things in such a manner when we don't do the same to you.
You were one I respected. Past tense.
It was a tactic I used in an attempt to get people's attention to correct the issue, so in my mind it was worth it to try and stop the spread of misinformation.
No hard feelings meant.
Randy
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1566187)
Posted by Burn on April 18th, 2014 @ 4:42am CDT
Posted by Burn on April 18th, 2014 @ 4:42am CDT
Could've just e-mailed news@seibertron.com or pm'ed one of the news crew, heck, even using the "report this post" button would have gotten attention.
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1566188)
Posted by Autobot032 on April 18th, 2014 @ 4:48am CDT
No, it was a tactic in which to be rude and rub it in people's faces. I see you posted the exact same message over at TFW. I don't know how The ALLSpark's staff is supposed to conduct itself when visiting other boards, but I can't imagine this looks good. You're supposed to be a positive ambassador to others, not alienate people.
Our staff doesn't come to your board and do the same thing. It was rude and crass and you know it. You didn't cause change, btw. That was Sabrblade. You can't take credit for anything, here.
And no hard feelings meant? Total crap and you know it. I saw your news posting, which was a dig at us and TFW. You stay classy. *smh*
Oh, no. I welcome the public's help, because I'm nowhere near perfect and prone to mistakes. Sabrblade performed the same service without being rude. There is a difference between what Powered/Randy/(Randall?) pulled and how Sabrblade addressed it.
I welcome transparancy, even when I'm incorrect on something. However, a comment or request can be made politely without rudeness, but I realize this tactic was to garner page views for their board. Can't blame them for what he does, I suppose, but he should realize he's representing them and should present himself as a gentleman.
Posted by Autobot032 on April 18th, 2014 @ 4:48am CDT
Powered Convoy wrote:Autobot032 wrote:Ugh. I wish people would keep their rudeness and their forum pride to themselves, rather than coming here and saying things in such a manner when we don't do the same to you.
You were one I respected. Past tense.
It was a tactic I used in an attempt to get people's attention to correct the issue, so in my mind it was worth it to try and stop the spread of misinformation.
No hard feelings meant.
Randy
No, it was a tactic in which to be rude and rub it in people's faces. I see you posted the exact same message over at TFW. I don't know how The ALLSpark's staff is supposed to conduct itself when visiting other boards, but I can't imagine this looks good. You're supposed to be a positive ambassador to others, not alienate people.
Our staff doesn't come to your board and do the same thing. It was rude and crass and you know it. You didn't cause change, btw. That was Sabrblade. You can't take credit for anything, here.
And no hard feelings meant? Total crap and you know it. I saw your news posting, which was a dig at us and TFW. You stay classy. *smh*
Burn wrote:Could've just e-mailed news@seibertron.com or pm'ed one of the news crew, heck, even using the "report this post" button would have gotten attention.
Oh, no. I welcome the public's help, because I'm nowhere near perfect and prone to mistakes. Sabrblade performed the same service without being rude. There is a difference between what Powered/Randy/(Randall?) pulled and how Sabrblade addressed it.
I welcome transparancy, even when I'm incorrect on something. However, a comment or request can be made politely without rudeness, but I realize this tactic was to garner page views for their board. Can't blame them for what he does, I suppose, but he should realize he's representing them and should present himself as a gentleman.
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1566192)
Posted by Burn on April 18th, 2014 @ 5:11am CDT
Posted by Burn on April 18th, 2014 @ 5:11am CDT
Yeah ... okay ... let's get back on topic guys.
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1566206)
Posted by Powered Convoy on April 18th, 2014 @ 7:14am CDT
Posted by Powered Convoy on April 18th, 2014 @ 7:14am CDT
Yes I agree.
I hope we see images of the actual truck soon and not just this rendering.
Randy (just Randy, my name isn't Randall BTW )
I hope we see images of the actual truck soon and not just this rendering.
Randy (just Randy, my name isn't Randall BTW
)
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1566498)
Posted by lonrac on April 19th, 2014 @ 3:05am CDT
Posted by lonrac on April 19th, 2014 @ 3:05am CDT
Well, I hope that they make a toy out of the super gt at least, and put an 'AI' with it,
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1566690)
Posted by Powered Convoy on April 19th, 2014 @ 8:10pm CDT
I would buy the heck out of that.
Randy
Posted by Powered Convoy on April 19th, 2014 @ 8:10pm CDT
lonrac wrote:Well, I hope that they make a toy out of the super gt at least, and put an 'AI' with it,
I would buy the heck out of that.
Randy
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1566706)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 19th, 2014 @ 9:09pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 19th, 2014 @ 9:09pm CDT
Speaking of that Super GT car for Team Mach, it too will be touring Japan for its own event.
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1574303)
Posted by Cyberpath on May 15th, 2014 @ 10:12am CDT
Posted by Cyberpath on May 15th, 2014 @ 10:12am CDT
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1574306)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 15th, 2014 @ 10:15am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on May 15th, 2014 @ 10:15am CDT
That's gonna be interesting to see driving down the streets of Japan.
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1575309)
Posted by Cyberpath on May 19th, 2014 @ 3:52am CDT
Posted by Cyberpath on May 19th, 2014 @ 3:52am CDT
Masterpiece designer Shogo Hasui next to Camaro-Bumblebee and the Optimus Prime torso (which was clearly based on his MP-10.)
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1575313)
Posted by Va'al on May 19th, 2014 @ 4:34am CDT
Posted by Va'al on May 19th, 2014 @ 4:34am CDT
Fellow Seibertron.com user Cyberpath has picked up an interesting image from Takara Transformers designer Shogo Hasui's Twitter feed. The mind behind fan-favourite Masterpiece figures is just hangin' with a Camaro Bumblebee and a giant Optimus Prime torso based on his MP-10 design (more images below, too), both part of the 30th Anniversary tour organised by the company.
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1575316)
Posted by Darkangelstear on May 19th, 2014 @ 6:10am CDT
Posted by Darkangelstear on May 19th, 2014 @ 6:10am CDT
Dear Shogo Hasui,
Please go park the car, and give us a MP Megs V2, Please....
Please go park the car, and give us a MP Megs V2, Please....
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1575321)
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on May 19th, 2014 @ 6:48am CDT
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on May 19th, 2014 @ 6:48am CDT
If only Optimus Prime's windows were TVs...
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1575322)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 19th, 2014 @ 7:00am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on May 19th, 2014 @ 7:00am CDT
Like in this?OptimalOptimus2 wrote:If only Optimus Prime's windows were TVs...
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1575338)
Posted by dragons on May 19th, 2014 @ 8:28am CDT
I miss that channel I saw whole episode when channel wasnt cancealed thwy some intersting news stuff
Posted by dragons on May 19th, 2014 @ 8:28am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Like in this?OptimalOptimus2 wrote:If only Optimus Prime's windows were TVs...
I miss that channel I saw whole episode when channel wasnt cancealed thwy some intersting news stuff
Re: Official 30th. Anniversary Plans Provided By Takara Tomy (1598678)
Posted by amurowes on August 12th, 2014 @ 8:58am CDT
Posted by amurowes on August 12th, 2014 @ 8:58am CDT
Wow! This is going to be bigger and grander than the one held in my country Singapore for the last movie; Dark Of The Moon.
