Stock Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV50 Power Surge Optimus

That new deco is almost enough to make the altmode look not completely terrible.

Almost.

Wow. Not even a Takara deco can save this damn thing...

Of note is that the Japanese version is instead called "Hyper Surge Optimus Prime" rather than "Power Surge".

That is a nice looking Prime. The hasbro colors are still really cool though for the mold

D-Maximus_Primal wrote:That is a nice looking Prime. The hasbro colors are still really cool though for the mold

I will agree that the robot mode looks pretty awesome. But really...it doesn't excuse the terrible 'truck' mode.

Sigma Magnus wrote:

D-Maximus_Primal wrote:That is a nice looking Prime. The hasbro colors are still really cool though for the mold

I will agree that the robot mode looks pretty awesome. But really...it doesn't excuse the terrible 'truck' mode.

No it really doesn't, But most of my figures are in robot mode anyway, so I won't mind terribly

New pics of Dogfight and Runamuck

Sabrblade wrote:That new deco is almost enough to make the altmode look not completely terrible.

Almost.

My thoughts exactly.


Ugh

Courtesy of Seibertronian Cyberpath, Twitter legend TFyuki, and Hero-X we have some new images of (deep breath, this is a mouthful) Million Publishing/Hero-X Exclusives TAV VS SP (Transformers Adventure VS Special) Dogfight VS Runamuck! Firstly are new promotional images of the duo hanging out with some fellow comrades, while Yuki treats us to a wonderful shot of Runamuck along for a ride with upcoming Unite Warriors Blast-Off (reenacting a classic cartoon shot). See it all below and stay tuned to Seibertron.com: home for the best Galleries and Conversation around!

I'm loving those 2 little guys. they cool!

When and where are these guys on sale?

Prowl4 wrote:When and where are these guys on sale?

You cant get them any more. You could only get them if you mail ordered them in japan. Those that dont live there were able to preorder them at a very high premium from bbts but they are sold out everywhere now (yeah, even at that premium) http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... h=dogfight

william-james88 wrote:

Prowl4 wrote:When and where are these guys on sale?

You cant get them any more. You could only get them if you mail ordered them in japan. Those that dont live there were able to preorder them at a very high premium from bbts but they are sold out everywhere now (yeah, even at that premium) http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... h=dogfight

Christ on a bike.

Probably a little off topic and out of date, but I just ordered a TAV Swoop today. I couldn't resist. The price was right(especially since my amazon rewards keep racking up) and he reminds me so much of IDW's Swoop that I had to nab him.

Only downside is that it's gonna take almost a month to get here since it wasn't shipped my 'zon. Does anyone have him? I saw some good reviews but I don't want to set my expectations too high just in case.

Mr Skram wrote:Probably a little off topic and out of date, but I just ordered a TAV Swoop today. I couldn't resist. The price was right(especially since my amazon rewards keep racking up) and he reminds me so much of IDW's Swoop that I had to nab him.

Only downside is that it's gonna take almost a month to get here since it wasn't shipped my 'zon. Does anyone have him? I saw some good reviews but I don't want to set my expectations too high just in case.

I bought him and he's fine. The only thing that isnt great is that there is very little transformation for his legs and arms. The arms are of course better than AOE Strafe and integrate well with the Pteradon mode. I really like his design in robot mode. The wings become a beautiful cape and he has a cool collar. I would say its the best Pteradon toy I ever had but I never did experience Cybertron Brimstone. He's good, but there is only so much you can do for the transformation.

william-james88 wrote:

Mr Skram wrote:Probably a little off topic and out of date, but I just ordered a TAV Swoop today. I couldn't resist. The price was right(especially since my amazon rewards keep racking up) and he reminds me so much of IDW's Swoop that I had to nab him.

Only downside is that it's gonna take almost a month to get here since it wasn't shipped my 'zon. Does anyone have him? I saw some good reviews but I don't want to set my expectations too high just in case.

I bought him and he's fine. The only thing that isnt great is that there is very little transformation for his legs and arms. The arms are of course better than AOE Strafe and integrate well with the Pteradon mode. I really like his design in robot mode. The wings become a beautiful cape and he has a cool collar. I would say its the best Pteradon toy I ever had but I never did experience Cybertron Brimstone. He's good, but there is only so much you can do for the transformation.

Yeah, if you can get past the monkey-arms, its an exceptional figure, I have animated swoop, he's great

william-james88 wrote:

Mr Skram wrote:Probably a little off topic and out of date, but I just ordered a TAV Swoop today. I couldn't resist. The price was right(especially since my amazon rewards keep racking up) and he reminds me so much of IDW's Swoop that I had to nab him.

Only downside is that it's gonna take almost a month to get here since it wasn't shipped my 'zon. Does anyone have him? I saw some good reviews but I don't want to set my expectations too high just in case.

I bought him and he's fine. The only thing that isnt great is that there is very little transformation for his legs and arms. The arms are of course better than AOE Strafe and integrate well with the Pteradon mode. I really like his design in robot mode. The wings become a beautiful cape and he has a cool collar. I would say its the best Pteradon toy I ever had but I never did experience Cybertron Brimstone. He's good, but there is only so much you can do for the transformation.

Yeah, the transformation seemed a little simple for my tastes, but that bot mode looks really nice to me. I like the lankiness of it a lot. I think my favorite pteradon toy is still Beast Wars Terrorsaur, so I expect this one to probably bump that slot.

Hellscream9999 wrote:Yeah, if you can get past the monkey-arms, its an exceptional figure, I have animated swoop, he's great

Oh no, monkey arms? Didn't notice that. I can't imagine they're worse than SDCC Dinobot Swoop's arms though.

Mr Skram wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:Yeah, if you can get past the monkey-arms, its an exceptional figure, I have animated swoop, he's great

Oh no, monkey arms? Didn't notice that. I can't imagine they're worse than SDCC Dinobot Swoop's arms though.

Well, the thing is, they're on really weird obligue-angled ball-joints, you can do some great stuff with them, but at the same time, they are 'unique'... but it does allow him to flap his wings in beast mode - it's great

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Mr Skram wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:Yeah, if you can get past the monkey-arms, its an exceptional figure, I have animated swoop, he's great

Oh no, monkey arms? Didn't notice that. I can't imagine they're worse than SDCC Dinobot Swoop's arms though.

Well, the thing is, they're on really weird obligue-angled ball-joints, you can do some great stuff with them, but at the same time, they are 'unique'... but it allows him to flap his wings in beast mode - it's great

I think I can live with that.

Mr Skram wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Mr Skram wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:Yeah, if you can get past the monkey-arms, its an exceptional figure, I have animated swoop, he's great

Oh no, monkey arms? Didn't notice that. I can't imagine they're worse than SDCC Dinobot Swoop's arms though.

Well, the thing is, they're on really weird obligue-angled ball-joints, you can do some great stuff with them, but at the same time, they are 'unique'... but it allows him to flap his wings in beast mode - it's great

I think I can live with that.

Then you'll love him, I'm sure

Just don't have the feel.......would someone please convince me this is worth the effort to get?

fenrir72 wrote:Just don't have the feel.......would someone please convince me this is worth the effort to get?

Sorry, it looks pretty weak, I wouldn't, if I were anyone else

fenrir72 wrote:Just don't have the feel.......would someone please convince me this is worth the effort to get?

I don't think I can do that. You could, on the other hand, get Quillfire, Fracture and Thunderhoof for $2 more. They're charging $76 for this thing, I don't think it's at all worth that. The other three are, though.

Autobot Roadburn wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:Just don't have the feel.......would someone please convince me this is worth the effort to get?

I don't think I can do that. You could, on the other hand, get Quillfire, Fracture and Thunderhoof for $2 more. They're charging $76 for this thing, I don't think it's at all worth that. The other three are, though.

Holy sh|t, seriously? no way should anyone pay that much for that little... it isn't very well engineered, it isn't overly well painted... just, no

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Autobot Roadburn wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:Just don't have the feel.......would someone please convince me this is worth the effort to get?

I don't think I can do that. You could, on the other hand, get Quillfire, Fracture and Thunderhoof for $2 more. They're charging $76 for this thing, I don't think it's at all worth that. The other three are, though.

Holy sh|t, seriously? no way should anyone pay that much for that little... it isn't very well engineered, it isn't overly well painted... just, no

That's what he's going for on BBTS, anyway. I assume he's around Leader class size like Takara's other RID Primes, but those at least had decent vehicle modes and they were $15 cheaper. I'd say those other 3 would definitely be far better for the price.

Also I assume this isn't the right spot for it, but I'm looking to get rid of my TAV-21 if anyone's interested.

Autobot Roadburn wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Autobot Roadburn wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:Just don't have the feel.......would someone please convince me this is worth the effort to get?

I don't think I can do that. You could, on the other hand, get Quillfire, Fracture and Thunderhoof for $2 more. They're charging $76 for this thing, I don't think it's at all worth that. The other three are, though.

Holy sh|t, seriously? no way should anyone pay that much for that little... it isn't very well engineered, it isn't overly well painted... just, no

That's what he's going for on BBTS, anyway. I assume he's around Leader class size like Takara's other RID Primes, but those at least had decent vehicle modes and they were $15 cheaper. I'd say those other 3 would definitely be far better for the price.

Also I assume this isn't the right spot for it, but I'm looking to get rid of my TAV-21 if anyone's interested.

You don't like TAV-21? Not perfect but he (feels and looks way better than TAV-50) Normally, like TAV-21 which I got bought automatically. TAV-50, something is stopping me.

fenrir72 wrote:

Autobot Roadburn wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Autobot Roadburn wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:Just don't have the feel.......would someone please convince me this is worth the effort to get?

I don't think I can do that. You could, on the other hand, get Quillfire, Fracture and Thunderhoof for $2 more. They're charging $76 for this thing, I don't think it's at all worth that. The other three are, though.

Holy sh|t, seriously? no way should anyone pay that much for that little... it isn't very well engineered, it isn't overly well painted... just, no

That's what he's going for on BBTS, anyway. I assume he's around Leader class size like Takara's other RID Primes, but those at least had decent vehicle modes and they were $15 cheaper. I'd say those other 3 would definitely be far better for the price.

Also I assume this isn't the right spot for it, but I'm looking to get rid of my TAV-21 if anyone's interested.

You don't like TAV-21? Not perfect but he (feels and looks way better than TAV-50) Normally, like TAV-21 which I got bought automatically. TAV-50, something is stopping me.

I like him alright, but he's a bit floppy for me and I don't like his tiny weapons and super long legs all that much. I'm also not the biggest fan of the show overall, so the only figures I have and plan to keep are my favorite designs - Takara Quillfire is my absolute favorite RID figure right now, followed by Megatronus (the Clash version with the battle mask looks so cool!). I also have TAV-30 Grimlock (my actual favorite character in the show), Hasbro Fracture and his Mini Cons, a heavily repainted Gold Armor Grimlock and various legion figures (including Fixit, of course).

Autobot Roadburn wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:

Autobot Roadburn wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Autobot Roadburn wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:Just don't have the feel.......would someone please convince me this is worth the effort to get?

I don't think I can do that. You could, on the other hand, get Quillfire, Fracture and Thunderhoof for $2 more. They're charging $76 for this thing, I don't think it's at all worth that. The other three are, though.

Holy sh|t, seriously? no way should anyone pay that much for that little... it isn't very well engineered, it isn't overly well painted... just, no

That's what he's going for on BBTS, anyway. I assume he's around Leader class size like Takara's other RID Primes, but those at least had decent vehicle modes and they were $15 cheaper. I'd say those other 3 would definitely be far better for the price.

Also I assume this isn't the right spot for it, but I'm looking to get rid of my TAV-21 if anyone's interested.

You don't like TAV-21? Not perfect but he (feels and looks way better than TAV-50) Normally, like TAV-21 which I got bought automatically. TAV-50, something is stopping me.

I like him alright, but he's a bit floppy for me and I don't like his tiny weapons and super long legs all that much. I'm also not the biggest fan of the show overall, so the only figures I have and plan to keep are my favorite designs - Takara Quillfire is my absolute favorite RID figure right now, followed by Megatronus (the Clash version with the battle mask looks so cool!). I also have TAV-30 Grimlock (my actual favorite character in the show), Hasbro Fracture and his Mini Cons, a heavily repainted Gold Armor Grimlock and various legion figures (including Fixit, of course).

So it's the show too eh? We're kind'a in the same boat then.

fenrir72 wrote:Just don't have the feel.......would someone please convince me this is worth the effort to get?

Its not, especially when its an even higher MSRP than TAV 21 in Japan. What the hell is up with that!?
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail ... agecnt%3D1

Mr Skram wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:Yeah, if you can get past the monkey-arms, its an exceptional figure, I have animated swoop, he's great

Oh no, monkey arms? Didn't notice that. I can't imagine they're worse than SDCC Dinobot Swoop's arms though.

I wouldnt really call them monkey arms, its just different. And they are 100 timed better than SDCC Dinobot Swoop's arms (if that refers to the AOE mold).

william-james88 wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:Just don't have the feel.......would someone please convince me this is worth the effort to get?

Its not, especially when its an even higher MSRP than TAV 21 in Japan. What the hell is up with that!?
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail ... agecnt%3D1

Mr Skram wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:Yeah, if you can get past the monkey-arms, its an exceptional figure, I have animated swoop, he's great

Oh no, monkey arms? Didn't notice that. I can't imagine they're worse than SDCC Dinobot Swoop's arms though.

I wouldnt really call them monkey arms, its just different. And they are 100 timed better than SDCC Dinobot Swoop's arms (if that refers to the AOE mold).

As I wish to avoid unnecessarily criticizing a figure I don't own, but his feet look..........unappealing. TAV-21, despite the log pants look, well better. Also, is he scaled the same with TAV-21/TAV-33? Both are around 30cm. Amiami has no scale. Hobbysearch isn't soliciting him either.

The Hasbro version was on display at BotCon. If memory serves, he is a bit smaller than TAV 21/33.

fenrir72 wrote:Just don't have the feel.......would someone please convince me this is worth the effort to get?

No can do.

The bot mode looks nice, but the alt mode leaves a little to be desired. He was about leader sized, maybe a little taller/larger actually.

fenrir72 wrote:

Autobot Roadburn wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:

Autobot Roadburn wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Autobot Roadburn wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:Just don't have the feel.......would someone please convince me this is worth the effort to get?

I don't think I can do that. You could, on the other hand, get Quillfire, Fracture and Thunderhoof for $2 more. They're charging $76 for this thing, I don't think it's at all worth that. The other three are, though.

Holy sh|t, seriously? no way should anyone pay that much for that little... it isn't very well engineered, it isn't overly well painted... just, no

That's what he's going for on BBTS, anyway. I assume he's around Leader class size like Takara's other RID Primes, but those at least had decent vehicle modes and they were $15 cheaper. I'd say those other 3 would definitely be far better for the price.

Also I assume this isn't the right spot for it, but I'm looking to get rid of my TAV-21 if anyone's interested.

You don't like TAV-21? Not perfect but he (feels and looks way better than TAV-50) Normally, like TAV-21 which I got bought automatically. TAV-50, something is stopping me.

I like him alright, but he's a bit floppy for me and I don't like his tiny weapons and super long legs all that much. I'm also not the biggest fan of the show overall, so the only figures I have and plan to keep are my favorite designs - Takara Quillfire is my absolute favorite RID figure right now, followed by Megatronus (the Clash version with the battle mask looks so cool!). I also have TAV-30 Grimlock (my actual favorite character in the show), Hasbro Fracture and his Mini Cons, a heavily repainted Gold Armor Grimlock and various legion figures (including Fixit, of course).

So it's the show too eh? We're kind'a in the same boat then.

Yup, I guess so! It wouldn't be as big of a deal for me if it wasn't supposed to be a sequel to Prime, but even then the way the plot goes and the way a lot of the characters are written aren't my favorite. I don't hate it though, and I know there are people who love it.

Thanks for the input fellas!

Another set of images coming from Twitter users attending TransFes2016 bring us closer and in person looks at the upcoming Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV50 Hypersurge Optimus Prime - which we have seen in his Hasbro guise previously here and Takara here - displayed in powered up mode with his minicon attached. Check out the mirrored images below!

Dr Va'al wrote:Another set of images coming from Twitter users attending TransFes2016 bring us closer and in person looks at the upcoming Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV50 Hypersurge Optimus Prime - which we have seen in his Hasbro guise previously here and Takara here - displayed in powered up mode with his minicon attached. Check out the mirrored images below!

No altmode pics? Gosh, I wonder why...

TAV-50 doesn't look that bad with the proper angle and lighting.

fenrir72 wrote:TAV-50 doesn't look that bad with the proper angle and lighting.

Does that angle and lighting merrit spending 75$ on it?

william-james88 wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:TAV-50 doesn't look that bad with the proper angle and lighting.

Does that angle and lighting merrit spending 75$ on it?

You could just take a picture of the figure in a nice angle and light, then tape the picture to a wall

Hellscream9999 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:TAV-50 doesn't look that bad with the proper angle and lighting.

Does that angle and lighting merrit spending 75$ on it?

You could just take a picture of the figure in a nice angle and light, then tape the picture to a wall

You never know, a picture could be just as expensive: http://www.cnet.com/news/teen-pays-735- ... e-on-ebay/

william-james88 wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:TAV-50 doesn't look that bad with the proper angle and lighting.

Does that angle and lighting merrit spending 75$ on it?

You could just take a picture of the figure in a nice angle and light, then tape the picture to a wall

You never know, a picture could be just as expensive: http://www.cnet.com/news/teen-pays-735- ... e-on-ebay/

It looks waaaaaaaay more "personality" over the ones posted in online stores like Amiami (hobbysearch seems not to be carrying him).

Btw, that's the reason I posted previously to get you guys to convince me to get this. Unlike TAV-21, this incarnation isn't really giving the "buy me" vibe.

As for the ebay person who purchased that "photo", I guess his intellectual quotient level more or less is the equivalent of yours wj88 as I can smell a scam 10 clicks away.

fenrir72 wrote:As for the ebay person who purchased that "photo", I guess his intellectual quotient level more or less is the equivalent of yours wj88 as I can smell a scam 10 clicks away.

That's uncalled for. You don't agree with something he said or did? This isn't the way to handle it. Refrain from verbal insults, please.

Rodimus Prime wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:As for the ebay person who purchased that "photo", I guess his intellectual quotient level more or less is the equivalent of yours wj88 as I can smell a scam 10 clicks away.

That's uncalled for. You don't agree with something he said or did? This isn't the way to handle it. Refrain from verbal insults, please.

What I did IS uncalled for. Next time, I will think 70 x 7 first before I do a comeback that is insulting in nature. My apologies for not upholding/following the site rules.

I do this on my own volition and no threats of sanctions have been meted/threatened yet. If there is, I accept it (sanctions) whatever the mods see fit to dish out.

I've been looking more at TAV figures and I'm really liking the look of some of them. Does anyone know if there reprolabels or other stickers to cover the scan codes yet, specifically for the Decepticons or even just something generic?

I have my eye on a Bloody Knock Out but the only thing that turns me off is the big circle in the chest.

Mr Skram wrote:I've been looking more at TAV figures and I'm really liking the look of some of them. Does anyone know if there reprolabels or other stickers to cover the scan codes yet, specifically for the Decepticons or even just something generic?

I have my eye on a Bloody Knock Out but the only thing that turns me off is the big circle in the chest.

I replaced the poker chip on my Bloody Knockout with a sticker so he can be Bluestreak. Those scan code sticker come off real easy.

Cobotron wrote:

Mr Skram wrote:I've been looking more at TAV figures and I'm really liking the look of some of them. Does anyone know if there reprolabels or other stickers to cover the scan codes yet, specifically for the Decepticons or even just something generic?

I have my eye on a Bloody Knock Out but the only thing that turns me off is the big circle in the chest.

I replaced the poker chip on my Bloody Knockout with a sticker so he can be Bluestreak. Those scan code sticker come off real easy.

That's great! I'm just going to use him as my go to Knock Out. Not a stretch since he's so vain and likes to get prettied up, can just imagine he got bored with his red paint job. Well, I guess I'm still undecided, I like the Bloody version but not sure if I want his classic Prime look.

Now if only we could get a Prime Breakdown that won't break the bank...

Woot woot, Thunderhoof is bought. Not the best price ever, but the best price available right now for me.

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Thanks to TFYuki we have a new image of the upcoming Transformers Adventure Crazybolt! Crazybolt is a brand new mold that is sorta-kinda based on his appearance in the show but definitely goes off in its own direction some with regards to design. The new picture also shows that yes, the legs are articulated. He also comes with Cyclone minicon Ransack. Other members of the TAV line set to release this weekend include Overload with Backtrack, and 2 battle packs of legion class guys: one with Bumblebee, Fixit, Windblade and Thunderhoof and the other with Optimus Prime, Drift, Ratchet and Clampdown. Check out the image below, and if you have placed your order, be prepared for your shipping notification!

Is crazy bolt not being released by Hasbro? Man, I don't want to pay $40 for a deployed for my son.