Official Stock Images for Takara Tomy TAV Lockdown, Shrapnel, Bombshell and TED Bumblebee

I love how Lockdown's chest design seamlessly forms the Decepticon symbol with the proper paint applied! We all know he's not from either side but at this point we just accept the fact that Hasbro and Takara shall always go by the logic that is understandable for children, bad Transformer=Decepticon Still looks good on the figure though! I'm sure anyone who likes the deco can create a headcannon for the purpose of the insignia

The Thuggernaut wrote:I'm sure anyone who likes the deco can create a headcannon for the purpose of the insignia

This is what comes to mind when I see the words Lockdown and Head cannon

I'm so happy to see those Insecticons. And I didn't even notice Lockdown's chest, that's awesome!

william-james88 wrote:

The Thuggernaut wrote:I'm sure anyone who likes the deco can create a headcannon for the purpose of the insignia

This is what comes to mind when I see the words Lockdown and Head cannon

That's a great unintentional pun, if I do say so myself

The insecticons look horrible with that stupid RID faction circle. Lockdown is whatever. Should have used the ROTF mold.

Rated X wrote:The insecticons look horrible with that stupid RID faction circle. Lockdown is whatever. Should have used the ROTF mold.

Why, the animated version fits the tav aesthetic better. And the deco on the insecticons is leagues above hasbro's. They gave those molds MP decos with great G1 homage.

RhA wrote:

mirageandjazz1197 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Here's another picture of Lockdown along with the robot modes of Bombshell and Shrapnel.

Poor Kickback is left out.

He'll show up. Eventually. I'm kinda sure.

Hasbro will say they already gave us Kickback in the FOC line. Then a year later when nobody cares about him anymore, theyll announce him.

Rated X wrote:The insecticons look horrible with that stupid RID faction circle.

I don't like them either, but you can peel em right off (which I fully plan to). Never know, there might be painted on symbols underneath

Rated X wrote:Lockdown is whatever. Should have used the ROTF mold.

That needed repeating?

Rated X wrote:Hasbro will say they already gave us Kickback in the FOC line. Then a year later when nobody cares about him anymore, theyll announce him.

I also think he will get a legends release next year or so, but I think people will care. Its not like Shrapnel and Bombshell were released at the same time either, or in matching decos.

Hey. Maybe Kickback's third mode will be little fairy wings for Victorion.

william-james88 wrote:

Rated X wrote:The insecticons look horrible with that stupid RID faction circle. Lockdown is whatever. Should have used the ROTF mold.

Why, the animated version fits the tav aesthetic better. And the deco on the insecticons is leagues above hasbro's. They gave those molds MP decos with great G1 homage.

If it was up to me, every cartoony Animated, TF Prime, and RID head sculpt with eyebrows, no nose, and a stupid smirk would get a new, more detailed G1 style face. I have no problem with the body aesthetics of those lines being integrated into my CHUG collection, but the cartoony heads gotta go.

Those logos ruin the Insecticon look.

The one thing these have above Hasbro's is that the share the exact same palette. That is, until Kickback's made and breaks that too.

william-james88 wrote:

Rated X wrote:Hasbro will say they already gave us Kickback in the FOC line. Then a year later when nobody cares about him anymore, theyll announce him.

I also think he will get a legends release next year or so, but I think people will care. Its not like Shrapnel and Bombshell were released at the same time either, or in matching decos.

By then Bad Cube and that other company will have released their MP Insecticons.

Also, for the Hasbro versions, Shrapnel was released under Thrilling 30 and Bombshell was released under Combiner Wars. And you got two totally different shades of purple which really ruin the G1 team look in my opinion. Or if you go Takara, you get stuck with a grey Bombshell and those ugly RID faction circles. So even if they do a Kickback, having a perfect trio was already screwed from day one.

Sabrblade wrote:

william-james88 wrote:The insecticon purple doesnt match up on the hasbro release (they are different shades), and I cant tell if it will be a match on the takara versions.

Bombshell's chest is show-accurate gray.



Though, the chest would magically change to purple in bug mode:

All these years and I never noticed the grey chest in the cartoon. But since the bug was always purple I think its safe to say both colors are cartoon accurate. It then becomes a matter of preference. I prefer the purple since they are a team. The all grey look makes him look like an outsider. Thats just my opinion.

william-james88 wrote:Here's another picture of Lockdown along with the robot modes of Bombshell and Shrapnel.

According to their mini-bios in this scan, "Sharpnel" and Bombshell are each part of a swarm of Insecticons that is led by Lockdown:

SHARPNEL
The stag beetle type Insecticon of the Decepticons. Good at overwhelming with numbers.

LOCKDOWN
Leading many of the Insecticon corps, he can raze a town to the ground in an instant. Also known as an arms dealer.

BOMBSHELL
The Decepticon Japanese rhinoceros beetle type that attacks in a swarm. Swears allegiance to Lockdown.

Rated X wrote:Complaining. Again.

Each and every times I see your posts, it's to complain about something or other... You sure you're not a Grumpy Grandpa in real life?

william-james88 wrote:

Dat Lockdown!
Man, I LOVE it! I already own Animated Stealth Lockdown and I think this is a fantastic mold. I'll keep an eye open for Amiami's pre-orders on that one. If it sell at normal Takara TAV deluxe price, I'm buying!

-Kanrabat- wrote:Dat Lockdown!
Man, I LOVE it! I already own Animated Stealth Lockdown and I think this is a fantastic mold. I'll keep an eye open for Amiami's pre-orders on that one. If it sell at normal Takara TAV deluxe price, I'm buying!

Sorry to burst your bubble but it was confirmed a while back that Takara Tomy will be releasing this at a higher price range than a deluxe figure. The cheapest pre-order is already sold out.

The official price since then has gone up a little bit (now 3,780 yen) so Amiami will probably be 30% off that when it comes out. So in between voyager and deluxe prices.

Too bad. So, I'll pass I guess. If it's a repaint/remold of a mold I already have , I must buy it as cheaply as possible. Budjet and mostly, SPACE restrictions...

-Kanrabat- wrote:Too bad. So, I'll pass I guess. If it's a repaint/remold of a mold I already have , I must buy it as cheaply as possible. Budjet and mostly, SPACE restrictions...

I am passing too. But I do hold out hope for something similar to what we recently found with the older Transformers Go! toys in about a year and a half.

Also I am guessing Space restirctions is why you arent dead set on getting all of this year's combiners right?

Rated X wrote:
By then Bad Cube and that other company will have released their MP Insecticons.

Also, for the Hasbro versions, Shrapnel was released under Thrilling 30 and Bombshell was released under Combiner Wars. And you got two totally different shades of purple which really ruin the G1 team look in my opinion. Or if you go Takara, you get stuck with a grey Bombshell and those ugly RID faction circles. So even if they do a Kickback, having a perfect trio was already screwed from day one.

First of all not everyone is fortunate enough to buy third party figures hell I'm not even allowed to buy anything from the internet at all despite the fact that I'm 17 and am old enough to make those choices myself.


My Mother wont pay online either even if I give her money from my job to do so she distrusts buying things from the internet unless its furniture from Sears.



Second: Not everyone wants third party figures or Masterpiece figures (including myself)



Third: You can peel the damn stickers off you don't need to complain



Lastly: Do you complain for the sake of complaining cause that's all I see you do?

shajaki wrote:

Rated X wrote:Lockdown is whatever. Should have used the ROTF mold.

That needed repeating?

Don't forget that these still have to fit the aesthetic of the Adventure series. Animated figures work well, Generations figures fit well enough, but no way any movie molds would be convincing.

william-james88 wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:Dat Lockdown!
Man, I LOVE it! I already own Animated Stealth Lockdown and I think this is a fantastic mold. I'll keep an eye open for Amiami's pre-orders on that one. If it sell at normal Takara TAV deluxe price, I'm buying!

Sorry to burst your bubble but it was confirmed a while back that Takara Tomy will be releasing this at a higher price range than a deluxe figure. The cheapest pre-order is already sold out.

The official price since then has gone up a little bit (now 3,780 yen) so Amiami will probably be 30% off that when it comes out. So in between voyager and deluxe prices.

The price is still 3,500JPY, the 3,780JPY is with Japan's 8% sales tax. Most manufacturers list the total price on their sites because Japanese buyers are going to have to pay it regardless (sort of like how gas, at least in the USA, has tax included). Web shops aren't required to include the sales tax and most don't collect it on purchases made outside of Japan (us).

Emerje

I agree, these Takara Insecticons are wonderful: cartoon accurate and color coordinating decos! Win win! But, yes, the RID mobile game QR code stickers have to go, but that's not a reason to pass these up. Don't people realize that replacement faction stickers are pretty easy to come by?

Also, I assume since Shrapnel and Bombshell have gotten some kind of a "Aligned Universe" bio along with Lockdown that the rest of the Generations Legends figures appearing in this line will similarly represent new Aligned versions of these characters, despite mostly looking like G1-styled "Classics" updates.

mirageandjazz1197 wrote:

Rated X wrote:
By then Bad Cube and that other company will have released their MP Insecticons.

Also, for the Hasbro versions, Shrapnel was released under Thrilling 30 and Bombshell was released under Combiner Wars. And you got two totally different shades of purple which really ruin the G1 team look in my opinion. Or if you go Takara, you get stuck with a grey Bombshell and those ugly RID faction circles. So even if they do a Kickback, having a perfect trio was already screwed from day one.

First of all not everyone is fortunate enough to buy third party figures hell I'm not even allowed to buy anything from the internet at all despite the fact that I'm 17 and am old enough to make those choices myself.


My Mother wont pay online either even if I give her money from my job to do so she distrusts buying things from the internet unless its furniture from Sears.



Second: Not everyone wants third party figures or Masterpiece figures (including myself)



Third: You can peel the damn stickers off you don't need to complain



Lastly: Do you complain for the sake of complaining cause that's all I see you do?

Yup. That's X alright. Anything otherwise would be "unnatural"

william-james88 wrote:Here's another picture of Lockdown along with the robot modes of Bombshell and Shrapnel.

Instant buy!

At amiami already!FIGURE-009959-and FIGURE-009960

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail ... agecnt%3D1

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail ... agecnt%3D1

TAV 16-17 Late May 2015.At discounted Y 980 each.

mirageandjazz1197 wrote:

First of all not everyone is fortunate enough to buy third party figures hell I'm not even allowed to buy anything from the internet at all despite the fact that I'm 17 and am old enough to make those choices myself.

Sorry to hear that. But doesnt that mean that you cant get these either then? Unless you live in Japan, of course, or have access to a specialty store (but those might have third party toys as well, no?).

mirageandjazz1197 wrote:First of all not everyone is fortunate enough to buy third party figures hell I'm not even allowed to buy anything from the internet at all despite the fact that I'm 17 and am old enough to make those choices myself.


My Mother wont pay online either even if I give her money from my job to do so she distrusts buying things from the internet unless its furniture from Sears.

Only one more year to go, kid. Then, you can register to Paypal and link a bank account to it. This will finally give you total freedom!

Friendly word of advice: Be very, VERY wary of credit cards. These will dig you a hole faster than you can blink! Trust me. I speak from experience...

william-james88 wrote:

mirageandjazz1197 wrote:

First of all not everyone is fortunate enough to buy third party figures hell I'm not even allowed to buy anything from the internet at all despite the fact that I'm 17 and am old enough to make those choices myself.

Sorry to hear that. But doesnt that mean that you cant get these either then? Unless you live in Japan, of course, or have access to a specialty store (but those might have third party toys as well, no?).

Yeah I can't get anything from Japan the only opportunity I have had was the following two things.




1: The Calgary comic convention which by the way Peter Cullen was at this years and I was surprised since it wasn't reported on this site although the price to meet him was atrocious so I sadly never got to meet him although I have met Tony Todd when I was younger a few years ago.



2: Second hand stores since most people dump their unwanted items there the best thing I got so far was a RID Scourge without the sword and a broken missile pump.

mirageandjazz1197 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Sorry to hear that. But doesnt that mean that you cant get these either then? Unless you live in Japan, of course, or have access to a specialty store (but those might have third party toys as well, no?).

1: The Calgary comic convention which by the way Peter Cullen was at this years and I was surprised since it wasn't reported on this site although the price to meet him was atrocious so I sadly never got to meet him although I have met Tony Todd when I was younger a few years ago.

2: Second hand stores since most people dump their unwanted items there the best thing I got so far was a RID Scourge without the sword and a broken missile pump.

That RID Scourge is a pretty amazing find, good job! Did it come with his trailer? (I dont even know if the toy originally came with a trailer). But you wont find japan exclusive stuff in those second hand shops though. I still like going to those though, they are a lot of fun. Kanrabat and I both found this Beast Wars Neo playset that no one else seems to own. Its so unknown that there is no demand for it though, so its not worth anything.

I actually started a thread about my visits to those shops here. I hope I find some fun stuff to share soon.

william-james88 wrote:Kanrabat and I both found this Beast Wars Neo playset that no one else seems to own. Its so unknown that there is no demand for it though, so its not worth anything.

You have my attention.

Sabrblade wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Kanrabat and I both found this Beast Wars Neo playset that no one else seems to own. Its so unknown that there is no demand for it though, so its not worth anything.

You have my attention.

Could that be the volcano base that came with the frog?

fenrir72 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Kanrabat and I both found this Beast Wars Neo playset that no one else seems to own. Its so unknown that there is no demand for it though, so its not worth anything.

You have my attention.

Could that be the volcany base that came with the frog?

That was regular Beast Wars instead of BWNeo.

william-james88 wrote:
That RID Scourge is a pretty amazing find, good job! Did it come with his trailer? (I dont even know if the toy originally came with a trailer). But you wont find japan exclusive stuff in those second hand shops though. I still like going to those though, they are a lot of fun. Kanrabat and I both found this Beast Wars Neo playset that no one else seems to own. Its so unknown that there is no demand for it though, so its not worth anything.

I actually started a thread about my visits to those shops here. I hope I find some fun stuff to share soon.

Yup Scourge came with the trailer and the missles although the cord for the pump that makes the missile fire was cut so not perfect condition but its still in great shape.





Same store also had G1 Rewind (pretty much perfect), Bombshell (The paint is scratched but pliability is great for its age) and a broken G1 Kickback so I bought those too.


Edit: thanks for the link its interesting to see what you have found and I'm also happy to see Bionicle in there as well (Bionicle was my childhood before Transformers)

Sabrblade wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Kanrabat and I both found this Beast Wars Neo playset that no one else seems to own. Its so unknown that there is no demand for it though, so its not worth anything.

You have my attention.

Could that be the volcany base that came with the frog?

That was regular Beast Wars instead of BWNeo.

This is what I was talking about. Its actually Beast Wars II, not Beast Wars Neo. But it still stands that no one else has this thing (or wants it). I wrote this in the toy haul thread:

I cam across this today at a similar thrift store:





And those spaceships were in the hidden compartment (please dont cry).

I guess this thing is not rare at all in the end (in Quebec).

For those who don't know, its the Beast Wars II Maximal base by Blue Box (officially licensed from takara).

Cobotron, if you thought Kanrabat finding this was crazy, 2 people finding it within 30 days is even more insane.

Notice how the two ships hidden inside are the Maximal and Predacon ships that crash landed.

Sabrblade wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Kanrabat and I both found this Beast Wars Neo playset that no one else seems to own. Its so unknown that there is no demand for it though, so its not worth anything.

You have my attention.

Could that be the volcany base that came with the frog?

That was regular Beast Wars instead of BWNeo.

The only playset I can think of in Neo is the unreleased Unicron.

At wj88, anychance to confirm, is it Beastwars II or Neo?

fenrir72 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Kanrabat and I both found this Beast Wars Neo playset that no one else seems to own. Its so unknown that there is no demand for it though, so its not worth anything.

You have my attention.

Could that be the volcany base that came with the frog?

That was regular Beast Wars instead of BWNeo.

The only playset I can think of in Neo is the unreleased Unicron.

At wj88, anychance to confirm, is it Beastwars II or Neo?

My mistake, it was Beast Wars II. I posted it above.

william-james88 wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Kanrabat and I both found this Beast Wars Neo playset that no one else seems to own. Its so unknown that there is no demand for it though, so its not worth anything.

You have my attention.

Could that be the volcany base that came with the frog?

That was regular Beast Wars instead of BWNeo.

The only playset I can think of in Neo is the unreleased Unicron.

At wj88, anychance to confirm, is it Beastwars II or Neo?

My mistake, it was Beast Wars II. I posted it above.

Called it! Thanks for the clarification. Beast Wars Neo didn't have any playsets based on my old catalogs.

Congrats for scoring those two diamonds in the rough.

fenrir72 wrote:Instant buy!

At amiami already!FIGURE-009959-and FIGURE-009960

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail ... agecnt%3D1

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail ... agecnt%3D1

TAV 16-17 Late May 2015.At discounted Y 980 each.

Sold out in less than 2 hours. But Lockdown is still available.

Emerje

The first pics I saw Lockdown looked very purple. This looks a lot better. I just might pick it up.

Emerje wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:Instant buy!

At amiami already!FIGURE-009959-and FIGURE-009960

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail ... agecnt%3D1

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail ... agecnt%3D1

TAV 16-17 Late May 2015.At discounted Y 980 each.

Sold out in less than 2 hours. But Lockdown is still available.

Emerje

That was frickin FAST! Managed to squeeze single orders for the two (Lockdown and BB are still soliciting)

Yeah, and HLJ sold out just as fast which is rare since they typically buy in larger volume. I know beetles are a popular thing in Japan, but I had no idea the Insecticons were this popular.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:But Lockdown is still available.

I said I was gonna pass. But DAMN YOU, Emerje, for dangling that 2600JPY carrot in front of my nose!

AAAAAaaaaaaaannnnndddddddd preordered.

mirageandjazz1197 wrote:

Rated X wrote:
By then Bad Cube and that other company will have released their MP Insecticons.

Also, for the Hasbro versions, Shrapnel was released under Thrilling 30 and Bombshell was released under Combiner Wars. And you got two totally different shades of purple which really ruin the G1 team look in my opinion. Or if you go Takara, you get stuck with a grey Bombshell and those ugly RID faction circles. So even if they do a Kickback, having a perfect trio was already screwed from day one.

First of all not everyone is fortunate enough to buy third party figures hell I'm not even allowed to buy anything from the internet at all despite the fact that I'm 17 and am old enough to make those choices myself.


My Mother wont pay online either even if I give her money from my job to do so she distrusts buying things from the internet unless its furniture from Sears.



Second: Not everyone wants third party figures or Masterpiece figures (including myself)



Third: You can peel the damn stickers off you don't need to complain



Lastly: Do you complain for the sake of complaining cause that's all I see you do?

Get a re-loadable Visa or MasterCard card to use online and have the purchases shipped to a trusted friend's place. Problem solved.

william-james88 wrote:This is what I was talking about. Its actually Beast Wars II, not Beast Wars Neo. But it still stands that no one else has this thing (or wants it).

I want it.

Sabrblade wrote:

william-james88 wrote:This is what I was talking about. Its actually Beast Wars II, not Beast Wars Neo. But it still stands that no one else has this thing (or wants it).

I want it.

Me too.

Sabrblade wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Here's another picture of Lockdown along with the robot modes of Bombshell and Shrapnel.

According to their mini-bios in this scan, "Sharpnel" and Bombshell are each part of a swarm of Insecticons that is led by Lockdown:

SHARPNEL
The stag beetle type Insecticon of the Decepticons. Good at overwhelming with numbers.

LOCKDOWN
Leading many of the Insecticon corps, he can raze a town to the ground in an instant. Also known as an arms dealer.

BOMBSHELL
The Decepticon Japanese rhinoceros beetle type that attacks in a swarm. Swears allegiance to Lockdown.

Firstly, I quickly looked up G1 Shrapnel's Japanese name in katakana: シャープネル (Shāpuneru) or indeed Sharpnel. It is indeed G1 based, but the "shr-" part may have been too hard for the Japanese to spell or pronounce so the hard r-sound is left out.

Secondly, would that make them Aligned characters?

Emerje wrote:Yeah, and HLJ sold out just as fast which is rare since they typically buy in larger volume. I know beetles are a popular thing in Japan, but I had no idea the Insecticons were this popular.

Emerje

Oh....just the opposite "E". amiami orders more.

It seems that blogger Alfes2010 got his hands on some new TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure figures and put his camera to use. Included in his haul is TAV-13 Nemesis Prime, TAV-14 Ultra Magnus, and TED-06 Optimus Prime! Nemesis Prime a black redeco of the recently released Robots in Disguise Warrior Class Optimus Prime, while Ultra Magnus hails from the Transformers Prime Beast Hunters line. And TED Optimus Prime can also be found stateside in the Robots in Disguise Hyper Change Heroes line. Keep Scrolling to see the pics and stay tuned to Seibertron.com for all your Transformers News!

That nemesis sure looks pretty, just irked they made the con sticker even bigger than the one on optimus (presumably hasbro). Looks really distracting and I hope it'll come off easy.

I was fooled once by RID Prime. I thought it looked neat, heard it was meh, even ignored the advice of a friend and still bought him only to be disappointed.

And... now it seems they'll be fooling me again. That Nemesis Prime looks amazing. And at least i won't be surprised by the mold this time

Anyone else notice that the axe that comes with both Optimus and Nemesis is the WFC Optimus axe?