Takara Tomy Transformers: Lost Age Movie Advanced AD16 Dino Video Review and Wheeljack Image
Sunday, June 29th, 2014 5:10AM CDT
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And in other redeco/remold news, we finally see a decent image of EX Wheeljack! The figure will apparently be an Aeon store exclusive, and is currently priced at 3500 Yen (approx $35), can be pre-ordered from now until July 31st, and will be available in stores as of August 8th. Check it out below, courtesy of the Transformers Addicts Facebook page!
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Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 29th, 2014 @ 6:28am CDT
Posted by Tigertrack on June 29th, 2014 @ 7:02am CDT
Posted by Skywarp64 on June 29th, 2014 @ 8:15am CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 29th, 2014 @ 8:31am CDT
Skywarp64 wrote:Damnit, why do they get all the best exclusive molds?
And to think the US had a chance of getting him. That Wheeljack was part of the canceled Movie Trilogy series like Ratchet and Darkside Soundwave:
A minor deco change but the principle's the same.
Posted by Nemesis Destron on June 29th, 2014 @ 9:19am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 29th, 2014 @ 9:27am CDT
Va'al wrote:And in other redeco/remold news, we finally see a decent image of EX Wheeljack! The figure will apparently be an Aeon store exclusive, and is currently priced at 3500 Yen (approx $35), can be pre-ordered from now until July 31st, and will be available in stores as of August 8th. Check it out below, courtesy of the Transformers Addicts Facebook page!
Wow... A proper Movie Wheeljack with a head to mach! Do I want to spend over 50$ for this? This thing is tempting.
Posted by Lucky Logician on June 29th, 2014 @ 1:20pm CDT
Posted by Wolfman Jake on June 29th, 2014 @ 2:18pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 29th, 2014 @ 3:27pm CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 29th, 2014 @ 3:45pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:All that's left now is Movie Trilogy Series Bumblebee.
If they release that one I'll... I'll... ARGH!
Posted by Sabrblade on June 29th, 2014 @ 3:55pm CDT
Huff and puff and blow their walls down?JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Sabrblade wrote:All that's left now is Movie Trilogy Series Bumblebee.
If they release that one I'll... I'll... ARGH!
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 29th, 2014 @ 4:56pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 29th, 2014 @ 5:00pm CDT
Well, Soundwave and Ratchet came despite MP Soundwave having come out way a way's back and there's no MP Ratchet yet. Seems more like they're just releasing versions of these toys that were meant to come out but canceled before they could.chuckdawg1999 wrote:Anybody else think that Wheeljack is coming now due to MP Wheeljack in August?
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 29th, 2014 @ 5:37pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Well, Soundwave and Ratchet came despite MP Soundwave having come out way a way's back and there's no MP Ratchet yet. Seems more like they're just releasing versions of these toys that were meant to come out but canceled before they could.chuckdawg1999 wrote:Anybody else think that Wheeljack is coming now due to MP Wheeljack in August?
What we two are referring is the Movie Trilogy series, meant to be released after Dark of the Moon. Of the total line-up, only the Deluxe Prime with Trailer and Evac got released, the rest got canned. Here are images of the toys in question:
Compared with Movie Advanced series, Ratchet and Soundwave were barely altered, while Wheeljack will get the G1-accurate striping.
Posted by MightyMagnus78 on June 29th, 2014 @ 6:04pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 29th, 2014 @ 11:49pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Well, Soundwave and Ratchet came despite MP Soundwave having come out way a way's back and there's no MP Ratchet yet. Seems more like they're just releasing versions of these toys that were meant to come out but canceled before they could.chuckdawg1999 wrote:Anybody else think that Wheeljack is coming now due to MP Wheeljack in August?
What we two are referring is the Movie Trilogy series, meant to be released after Dark of the Moon. Of the total line-up, only the Deluxe Prime with Trailer and Evac got released, the rest got canned. Here are images of the toys in question:
Compared with Movie Advanced series, Ratchet and Soundwave were barely altered, while Wheeljack will get the G1-accurate striping.
Wasn't Soundwave supposed to have a more G1 style head too?
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 30th, 2014 @ 7:59am CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Well, Soundwave and Ratchet came despite MP Soundwave having come out way a way's back and there's no MP Ratchet yet. Seems more like they're just releasing versions of these toys that were meant to come out but canceled before they could.chuckdawg1999 wrote:Anybody else think that Wheeljack is coming now due to MP Wheeljack in August?
What we two are referring is the Movie Trilogy series, meant to be released after Dark of the Moon. Of the total line-up, only the Deluxe Prime with Trailer and Evac got released, the rest got canned. Here are images of the toys in question:
Compared with Movie Advanced series, Ratchet and Soundwave were barely altered, while Wheeljack will get the G1-accurate striping.
Wasn't Soundwave supposed to have a more G1 style head too?
Soundwave's head was already stylized from G1, besides Wheeljack's new head is the alternate head for the mold shown in Autobot Que's instructions. Look up "pretools" (pre-planned retools).
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 30th, 2014 @ 1:13pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Well, Soundwave and Ratchet came despite MP Soundwave having come out way a way's back and there's no MP Ratchet yet. Seems more like they're just releasing versions of these toys that were meant to come out but canceled before they could.chuckdawg1999 wrote:Anybody else think that Wheeljack is coming now due to MP Wheeljack in August?
What we two are referring is the Movie Trilogy series, meant to be released after Dark of the Moon. Of the total line-up, only the Deluxe Prime with Trailer and Evac got released, the rest got canned. Here are images of the toys in question:
Compared with Movie Advanced series, Ratchet and Soundwave were barely altered, while Wheeljack will get the G1-accurate striping.
Wasn't Soundwave supposed to have a more G1 style head too?
Soundwave's head was already stylized from G1, besides Wheeljack's new head is the alternate head for the mold shown in Autobot Que's instructions. Look up "pretools" (pre-planned retools).
I know Wheeljack already had that head shown but I read that the Soundblaster repaint was going to get a head that was much closer to G1. Doesn't matter really as I'll be getting Soundblaster and Dino today.
Posted by Wolfman Jake on June 30th, 2014 @ 2:37pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 30th, 2014 @ 2:48pm CDT
Wolfman Jake wrote:Anyone else hoping against hope that one of the remaining "Movie Advanced" Autobots yet to be revealed is a deluxe Leadfoot with his proper Target and other sponsorship logos?
Yeah, me too.
Posted by Sabrblade on July 4th, 2014 @ 11:51am CDT
Orange T-Rex - Ivan
Blue Pteranodon - Paulie
Purple/gray Triceratops - Thunderlips
Teal/yellow dragon - Sling
That is too awesome!
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 4th, 2014 @ 12:01pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Remember the TakaraTomy store exclusive Dinobot Microns? Well, there's been an update on them with their robot modes and final names - http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/event/2014/06/d-micron.html
Orange T-Rex - Ivan
Blue Pteranodon - Paulie
Purple/gray Triceratops - Thunderlips
Teal/yellow dragon - Sling
That is too awesome!
You may think it's awesome, but aside from Sling (both the Japanese name for G1 Slingshot, and the name of a Dimetrodon Destron) those names, at first sight, are silly. any idea where they got them, especially Thunderlips? Wait... don't tell me they were the preliminary names.
At any rate, here are the venues and conditions:
Ivan: Toys 'R Us, 3,000 Yen purchase
Paulie: AEON, purchase of either AD01 Optimus Prime (Leader), LA01 Battle Command Optimus Prime, or AD20 Black Night Grimlock
Thunderlips: Joshin Kids' Land, Bic Camera, 3,000 Yen purchase
Sling: Ideon Group, Hakuhinkan Toy Park, Shirobotan Ishinomaki Store, Best Denki, Yamada Denki, Yodobashi Camera, 3,000 Yen purchase
Posted by Sabrblade on July 4th, 2014 @ 12:19pm CDT
The giant leaked list from Hasbro's customer service system. It had codenames for several AOE toy characters, all taken from the Rocky movies.JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:any idea where they got them, especially Thunderlips? Wait... don't tell me they were the preliminary names.
Thunderlips = Slug
Southpaw = Scorn
Ivan = Grimlock
Max = Lockdown
Bruce = Drift
Paulie = Strafe
Rocky = Slash
Duke = Hound
Adrian = Galvatron
The fact that three of these codename were made real is so insane and outrageous it's awesome.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 4th, 2014 @ 12:22pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:The giant leaked list from Hasbro's customer service system. It had codenames for several AOE toy characters, all taken from the Rocky movies.JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:any idea where they got them, especially Thunderlips? Wait... don't tell me they were the preliminary names.
Thunderlips = Slug
Southpaw = Scorn
Ivan = Grimlock
Max = Lockdown
Bruce = Drift
Paulie = Strafe
Rocky = Slash
Duke = Hound
Adrian = Galvatron
The fact that three of these codename were made real is so insane and outrageous it's awesome.
And my opinion made a 180 degree turn with that revelation.
Posted by Wolfman Jake on July 6th, 2014 @ 8:43pm CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 7th, 2014 @ 7:33am CDT
Wolfman Jake wrote:Hmmm...since Takara seems to be releasing a few canceled items from previous movie lines with the Movie Advanced branding, anyone think we might finally get ROTF voyager Megatron in proper gray/silver coloring? One was slated for release, at least in Japan, in a two-pack with a retooled HFTD voyager Optimus Prime with additional Jetfire parts for a flight pack, but the set was ultimately canceled.
Unlikely, at least in the main line. AD08 to AD19 is dedicated to the previous 3 movies, 4 figures each, and the first 2 already have their lineups filled. AD18 and AD19 will definitely be based on Dark on the Moon.
And you got the info slightly wrong there. The Megatron and Optimus Prime sets were meant as individual releases, and the Optimus Prime one uses the original Movie Voyager mold for the Jetfire parts.
Posted by Wolfman Jake on July 7th, 2014 @ 5:10pm CDT
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on July 8th, 2014 @ 1:33am CDT
AD27 Bumblebee
AD28 Snarl
LA12 Stinger
Posted by Ultra Markus on July 8th, 2014 @ 2:02am CDT
Posted by xyl360 on July 8th, 2014 @ 2:33am CDT
Ultra Markus wrote:snarl looks really nice!!!
Agreed. That bot mode looks badass. I particularly like the torso's shape and techie details. Very cool.
Posted by MightyMagnus78 on July 8th, 2014 @ 4:52am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 8th, 2014 @ 4:53am CDT
Posted by wilcosu35 on July 8th, 2014 @ 5:23am CDT
Posted by Autobot Dash on July 8th, 2014 @ 6:36am CDT
But Snarl looking great!
Stinger deserve a bigger figure.
Posted by Doubledealer93 on July 8th, 2014 @ 8:42am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 8th, 2014 @ 8:55am CDT
Well, what Cons are there for them to make toys of? We've already seen the full product lineup for AOE till the end of the year at BotCon, unless Hasbro pulls out some surprises at SDCC.Doubledealer93 wrote:again we see the cons getting shafted.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 8th, 2014 @ 9:00am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Well, what Cons are there for them to make toys of? We've already seen the full product lineup for AOE till the end of the year at BotCon, unless Hasbro pulls out some surprises at SDCC.Doubledealer93 wrote:again we see the cons getting shafted.
The only thing I'd like to is this: are we getting a Deluxe Class Stinger, redeco or not? If not, I'd suggest looking at TFWiki.
Posted by Database29 on July 8th, 2014 @ 9:48am CDT
Posted by Observedhalo on July 8th, 2014 @ 10:09am CDT
Posted by shajaki on July 8th, 2014 @ 1:41pm CDT
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on July 8th, 2014 @ 6:04pm CDT
TFSource wrote:Note: Color is not black as shown which is misleading, but it is the image Takara provided, instead this piece features additional metallic paint apps and/or chromed parts and details, unique to this piece. Takara is just using this image as a placeholder before they reveal the final pictures!
This Japan version of Optimus Prime features an updated head sculpt, and remolded body parts, as well as the face mask can be removed easily. There are bonus weapons, and the color is not black as shown but features metallic paint apps and/or chromed parts and attention to detail. It is assumed to be the regular Optimus Color scheme. Note: Details are subject to change, updated images to come.
Set for a November release date, preorders up for $79.95 at TFSource here:
Transformers 4 - Lost Age - AD31 - Ultimate Power Mode Optimus Prime
Posted by Sabrblade on July 8th, 2014 @ 6:08pm CDT
Posted by Doubledealer93 on July 8th, 2014 @ 6:35pm CDT
Posted by Observedhalo on July 8th, 2014 @ 6:39pm CDT
Posted by Siger on July 8th, 2014 @ 7:17pm CDT
Posted by Evil Eye on July 9th, 2014 @ 1:01pm CDT
Posted by Fifo on July 9th, 2014 @ 2:38pm CDT
Would it have killed them to make Galvatron Leader Class?
Snarl looks great, but I don't really recall seeing him in the film, whereas Stinger featured heavily.
Posted by Observedhalo on July 9th, 2014 @ 3:11pm CDT
Fifo wrote:There are only three significant i.e. named villainous Transformers in Age of Extinction, the least they could do is give them all a proper action figure. I hope Stinger gets a Deluxe release.
Would it have killed them to make Galvatron Leader Class?
Snarl looks great, but I don't really recall seeing him in the film, whereas Stinger featured heavily.
Galvatron wouldn't really have been workable as a Leader Class. People don't like backpacks. I've heard rumors floating around that Stinger is going to be a re-shell of 2014 Concept Bumblebee with a new head, and that more will be shown at comic con.
Posted by Mr_Autobot411 on July 9th, 2014 @ 5:12pm CDT
hasbro and takara have dropped the ball on this prime big time!
Posted by Madeus Prime on July 9th, 2014 @ 8:46pm CDT
Observedhalo wrote:Fifo wrote:There are only three significant i.e. named villainous Transformers in Age of Extinction, the least they could do is give them all a proper action figure. I hope Stinger gets a Deluxe release.
Would it have killed them to make Galvatron Leader Class?
Snarl looks great, but I don't really recall seeing him in the film, whereas Stinger featured heavily.
Galvatron wouldn't really have been workable as a Leader Class. People don't like backpacks. I've heard rumors floating around that Stinger is going to be a re-shell of 2014 Concept Bumblebee with a new head, and that more will be shown at comic con.
Fifo, Snarl was never in the movie.
And my guess is they won't remold Stinger's head:
Their battlemasks/faces are the same.