Takara Transformers Prime Arms Micron AMW-01 through AMW-10 Revealed, Clearer Images of AM-15 Darkness Megatron & AM-16 Jet Vehicon

Now all we need are names.

Only one I want is AM04(the green triple barrel) and placed a pre-order for it on BBTS. He's gonna go with my 1st edition Bulkhead.

Too cool, looks like I'll be keeping the preorders.

I'm getting AM-07 so I can have a good sword for my RiD Prime (it looks like it will work if you flip up his hand and put AMW-07 in the bottom of it.) I'm also getting AM-10 because I'm too cheap to buy Takara Soundwave.

..So, they're NOT the same figures that come with the Arms Micron Takara toys, but entirely different figures (unless you don't count the 4 repaints).

More things that might never make it out of Japan. Wonderful.

I wouldn't be surprised if the 'new' microns are all included in with the MA figs that were just solicited, but have placeholder images.

Kinda disappointed that they don't seem to be kits but completed figures.

I also hope that the rest of the Partner molds make it into this assortment down the road.

I like 'em.

I'm keeping my preorders too.

excusemeIneedtocancelmypreorderofsoundwave.

EDIT:
Okay, that's better. So happy they're selling them separate. $8 a pop is steep, but it beats paying $30-70 for only one paired with a toy you didn't want.

Is Takara known for Photoshopping their picks? This release of the scorpion looks sweet.

worldsgreatest wrote:I wouldn't be surprised if the 'new' microns are all included in with the MA figs that were just solicited, but have placeholder images.

Oh, I hope that doesn't happen. As these molds would be less unique if that were the case.

Dead Metal wrote:I also hope that the rest of the Partner molds make it into this assortment down the road.

Same. I want Optimus' partner, but not sure I want to spend $60 to get it.

Gearslide wrote:..So, they're NOT the same figures that come with the Arms Micron Takara toys, but entirely different figures (unless you don't count the 4 repaints).

More things that might never make it out of Japan. Wonderful.

Actually, I have a feeling they're all repaints. We already have knowledge of 20 Arms Micron releases with only 10 out of the 21 Microns thus far properly identified.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Gearslide wrote:..So, they're NOT the same figures that come with the Arms Micron Takara toys, but entirely different figures (unless you don't count the 4 repaints).

More things that might never make it out of Japan. Wonderful.

Actually, I have a feeling they're all repaints. We already have knowledge of 20 Arms Micron releases with only 10 out of the 21 Microns thus far properly identified.

I dunno. these Newly-revealed Micron molds look like they were designed specifically for their 3-weapon combinations while the ones part of the regular AM series look more like their combo weapons aspect was more of a bonus added to their resembling the weapons of their larger companion figures.

I shall be keeping my preorders.

I like them. I like putting them together. I think this is an interesting new way to collect TFs.

Someone needs to design a smartphone app to help figure out how the hell to determine which Prime toys one would want to purchase from which region, or at least compile a chart. :/

Are AMW-02 & AMW-03 supposed to be anything in their individual alt modes, and, if so what

And what the hell is AMW-01's "robot" mode? Some kind of insect?

metaphorge wrote:Someone needs to design a smartphone app to help figure out how the hell to determine which Prime toys one would want to purchase from which region, or at least compile a chart. :/

Are AMW-02 & AMW-03 supposed to be anything in their individual alt modes, and, if so what

And what the hell is AMW-01's "robot" mode? Some kind of insect?

AMW-02 is a hawk, AMW-03 is a Crocodile.

I can't tell what AMW-01 is though.

Anyone notice that EVERY animal-based Micron has one-eye, and EVERY humanoid Micron has two eyes?

Gearslide wrote:

metaphorge wrote:Someone needs to design a smartphone app to help figure out how the hell to determine which Prime toys one would want to purchase from which region, or at least compile a chart. :/

Are AMW-02 & AMW-03 supposed to be anything in their individual alt modes, and, if so what

And what the hell is AMW-01's "robot" mode? Some kind of insect?

AMW-02 is a hawk, AMW-03 is a Crocodile.

I can't tell what AMW-01 is though.

Anyone notice that EVERY animal-based Micron has one-eye, and EVERY humanoid Micron has two eyes?

a crab, maybe? i dunno. Jeticon looks better, but i still wanna wait and see. These dont appear to be partner microns, i dont think ill get em. they still look sweet, but all the other guys i have i just display with their normal microns

AMW-01 might be a dragonfly or some kind of flying creature.

Gearslide wrote:AMW-02 is a hawk, AMW-03 is a Crocodile.

Yes, I can see that, but what do the hawk and/or crocodile transform into (other than a third of a sword)?

metaphorge wrote:

Gearslide wrote:AMW-02 is a hawk, AMW-03 is a Crocodile.

Yes, I can see that, but what do the hawk and/or crocodile transform into (other than a third of a sword)?

Looks to me like a butcher's cleaver and a 4 barreled gun, respectively.

Midnight_Fox wrote:

metaphorge wrote:

Gearslide wrote:AMW-02 is a hawk, AMW-03 is a Crocodile.

Yes, I can see that, but what do the hawk and/or crocodile transform into (other than a third of a sword)?

Looks to me like a butcher's cleaver and a 4 barreled gun, respectively.

OK. I can get totally get behind a robotic hawk that transforms into a cleaver.

So I was looking at my BBTS pre-orders, and there seems to be a pattern:

AMW-01 through AMW-03 are original Microns that have a third, merged mode, and are due in July.

AMW-04 through AMW-06 are all repaints of previously released Microns, and are due in July.

AMW-07 through AMW-09 are original Microns that have a third, merged mode, and are due in August.

AMW-10 is a repaint of a previously released Micron, and is due in August.

Wanna bet we'll see two more repainted, previously released Microns in September?

The big question for me is, are the Microns that come with Optimus, Bumblebee and Ratchet ever going to be released as repaints or not? I have very little interest in owning the Takara versions of these molds and would pretty much only be buying them for their Microns....

metaphorge wrote:

Midnight_Fox wrote:

metaphorge wrote:

Gearslide wrote:AMW-02 is a hawk, AMW-03 is a Crocodile.

Yes, I can see that, but what do the hawk and/or crocodile transform into (other than a third of a sword)?

Looks to me like a butcher's cleaver and a 4 barreled gun, respectively.

OK. I can get totally get behind a robotic hawk that transforms into a cleaver.

So I was looking at my BBTS pre-orders, and there seems to be a pattern:

AMW-01 through AMW-03 are original Microns that have a third, merged mode, and are due in July.

AMW-04 through AMW-06 are all repaints of previously released Microns, and are due in July.

AMW-07 through AMW-09 are original Microns that have a third, merged mode, and are due in August.

AMW-10 is a repaint of a previously released Micron, and is due in August.

Wanna bet we'll see two more repainted, previously released Microns in September?

The big question for me is, are the Microns that come with Optimus, Bumblebee and Ratchet ever going to be released as repaints or not? I have very little interest in owning the Takara versions of these molds and would pretty much only be buying them for their Microns....

If they hold pattern, I hope 1 will Megatron's gorilla.

Requiem Prime wrote:If they hold pattern, I hope 1 will Megatron's gorilla.

I'd be willing to bet that is the Micron we're least likely to see get an independent release, since it appears Takara is already double-dipping it by including it with AM-15 Darkness Megatron:

I would think that with the video of combinations using the AM partners, I would think that they would. The combination of Ratchet's weapon (2x) or (4x) was quite appealing, which is why I think that we will see them all.

metaphorge wrote:

Requiem Prime wrote:If they hold pattern, I hope 1 will Megatron's gorilla.

I'd be willing to bet that is the Micron we're least likely to see get an independent release, since it appears Takara is already double-dipping it by including it with AM-15 Darkness Megatron:

Yeah, but that version of Gora is a different version. Look at how it's missing the sword blades that come with the Deluxe version.

even though a couple of the new ones look a bit vague, I totally want them all! AM 01-03 looks like a brilliant sword! 07 looks particularly good in all modes. Hope we see the rest of the partner ones in the line especially Optimus's one (in purple! or even grey) and Meg's ape-cannon.

Sabrblade wrote:Yeah, but that version of Gora is a different version. Look at how it's missing the sword blades that come with the Deluxe version.

Huh, so it is; furthermore, I don't see the connectors for them, either.

It seems kind of insane that Takara would bother doing a retool; if it turns out this is a whole new version of Gora I will conclude that PCP has become popular at corporate parties in Japan, especially since it's already been demonstrated the presently released Gora works better with the Voyager mold than the Deluxe mold it ships with....

An interesting mix of Microns. I hope we see all of the partner Microns on their own too. The combining ones look a little naff individually, as does the "shield". I mean what the hell is the first one?!? A diseased turtle? I think it's cool how the combined sword looks like the sword Grimlock has in Fall of Cybertron.

looking at the shield components, I think you could make a pretty decent big sword out of them too. even if not, well, I've plenty of bots who could rock a big shield. Might have to get a few of each of those things to stage some State Games with WFC/FOC toys. "When Optimus Prime throws his mighty shield!"

tell me if this sounds right:

01 - jackhammer?/satellite +sword
02 - hawk/cleaver +sword
03 - crocodile/quadgun +sword

04 - dude/gun
05 - bull/ninja star
06 - panther/chainsaw

07 - guy/flimsy sword +shield?
08 - man/axe +shield?
09 - fella/spear +shield?

10 - scorpion/nozzle
?? - bat/jetpack
?? - gorilla/cannon v2

MrMunkeepants wrote:tell me if this sounds right:

01 - jackhammer?/satellite +sword
02 - hawk/cleaver +sword
03 - crocodile/quadgun +sword

04 - dude/gun
05 - bull/ninja star
06 - panther/chainsaw

07 - guy/flimsy sword +shield?
08 - man/axe +shield?
09 - fella/spear +shield?

10 - scorpion/nozzle
?? - bat/jetpack
?? - gorilla/cannon v2

01 goes from a crab to a crossbow, and 09 is part lance, part spear, and part drill. Also, the bat and gorilla come with Megatron.

I have all of these Microns preordered along with a couple blind packs. They are pretty cool little figures I think. Megatron isn't doing it for me. I guess I'll be sticking it out with the Hasbro release. The jet vehicon is alright looking. I'll save further judgment for when we have better pictures.

Most of these are hit and miss and the ones I do like will likely stay in their respective weapon mode...FOREVER!

These all look incredible! I especially like the red sword minicon and the three beast minicons that turn into the buster sword. And I'm still a fan of Soundwave's minicon. I really hope these all come stateside at some point!

RAcast wrote:These all look incredible! I especially like the red sword minicon and the three beats minicons that turn into the buster sword. And I'm still a fan of Soundwave's minicon. I really hope these all come stateside at some point!

agreed. all look good... I also like the jet vehicon. but not feeling the megatron.

I quite like Megatron's vague bird-sword-batman cape-looking minicon. Jeez, this like is giving me Blurrz-itis!

craggy wrote:I quite like Megatron's vague bird-sword-batman cape-looking minicon. Jeez, this like is giving me Blurrz-itis!

Hades does look cool. A bat is quite a fitting choice.