TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display
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Quite an exciting night at Seibertron, but it isn't last call yet! Once again we have Alfes2010 bringing us some more Tokyo Toy Show coverage, this time for TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure TAV-18 Drift, TAV-22 Sideswipe, and TAV-23 Jazz! Naturally these guys differ from their Hasbro brethren by having additional paint apps, making them slightly more desirable to some of us. See the boys below, and stay tuned to Seibertron.com: home for the best Galleries and Conversation around!
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Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1700766)
Posted by Samsonator on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:59pm CDT
Posted by Samsonator on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:59pm CDT
Oh look, Jazz has paint!
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1700769)
Posted by shajaki on June 19th, 2015 @ 11:02pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on June 19th, 2015 @ 11:02pm CDT
Samsonator wrote:Oh look, Jazz has paint!
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1700783)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on June 19th, 2015 @ 11:35pm CDT
The white dot is G1 cartoon accurate. Deal with it.
Posted by Wolfman Jake on June 19th, 2015 @ 11:35pm CDT
Rated X wrote:A dumb circle sticker and a stupid white dot on his head that mimics a screw of all things ? What a joke...
The white dot is G1 cartoon accurate. Deal with it.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1700809)
Posted by fenrir72 on June 20th, 2015 @ 12:27am CDT
Jazz does look good! No regrets in ordering
Posted by fenrir72 on June 20th, 2015 @ 12:27am CDT
shajaki wrote:Quite an exciting night at Seibertron, but it isn't last call yet! Once again we have Alfes2010 bringing us some more Tokyo Toy Show coverage, this time for TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure TAV-18 Drift, TAV-22 Sideswipe, and TAV-23 Jazz! Naturally these guys differ from their Hasbro brethren by having additional paint apps, making them slightly more desirable to some of us. See the boys below, and stay tuned to Seibertron.com: home for the best Galleries and Conversation around!
Jazz does look good! No regrets in ordering
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1700843)
Posted by fenrir72 on June 20th, 2015 @ 3:37am CDT
From one wolf to another........AWROOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And away I go!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by fenrir72 on June 20th, 2015 @ 3:37am CDT
Wolfman Jake wrote:Rated X wrote:A dumb circle sticker and a stupid white dot on his head that mimics a screw of all things ? What a joke...
The white dot is G1 cartoon accurate. Deal with it.
From one wolf to another........AWROOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And away I go!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1700855)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 20th, 2015 @ 4:34am CDT
WHAM! Here we go, in all it's ridiculness glory!
If anyone have the Takara version of him could tell if he hold himself better together in plane mode than the Hasbro, it would be appreciated.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 20th, 2015 @ 4:34am CDT
fenrir72 wrote:Wolfman Jake wrote:Rated X wrote:A dumb circle sticker and a stupid white dot on his head that mimics a screw of all things ? What a joke...
The white dot is G1 cartoon accurate. Deal with it.
WHAM! Here we go, in all it's ridiculness glory!
If anyone have the Takara version of him could tell if he hold himself better together in plane mode than the Hasbro, it would be appreciated.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1700866)
Posted by fenrir72 on June 20th, 2015 @ 5:56am CDT
End of June Mon ami!
Btw, based on this pic, I don't think PG has a circle indent on his chest for that scan game gimmick.
And the gray lighter.
Posted by fenrir72 on June 20th, 2015 @ 5:56am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:fenrir72 wrote:Wolfman Jake wrote:Rated X wrote:A dumb circle sticker and a stupid white dot on his head that mimics a screw of all things ? What a joke...
The white dot is G1 cartoon accurate. Deal with it.
WHAM! Here we go, in all it's ridiculness glory!
If anyone have the Takara version of him could tell if he hold himself better together in plane mode than the Hasbro, it would be appreciated.
End of June Mon ami!
Btw, based on this pic, I don't think PG has a circle indent on his chest for that scan game gimmick.
And the gray lighter.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1700889)
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on June 20th, 2015 @ 7:26am CDT
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on June 20th, 2015 @ 7:26am CDT
Once again Takara has fufilled our expectations with highly detailed toys than Hasbro. Keep up the good work! 
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1700893)
Posted by william-james88 on June 20th, 2015 @ 7:41am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on June 20th, 2015 @ 7:41am CDT
YES!!!!!!!!! Jazz and Optimus were back in stock for a fraction of a second at amiami and I scooped them both up. What impresses me on that Jazz are those small horizontal lines on the hood of his car. It's a nice attention to detail and helps break up the white a bit more. I couldnt see it until these new pics.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1700909)
Posted by Rated X on June 20th, 2015 @ 8:43am CDT
Never noticed it in G1. But cartoon accuracy doesnt matter if theyre gonna remold the chest to put a stupid white circle sticker. They ruined it...
Posted by Rated X on June 20th, 2015 @ 8:43am CDT
fenrir72 wrote:Rated X wrote:A dumb circle sticker and a stupid white dot on his head that mimics a screw of all things ? What a joke...
I thought you were into detail or accurate homages?
Never noticed it in G1. But cartoon accuracy doesnt matter if theyre gonna remold the chest to put a stupid white circle sticker. They ruined it...
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1700912)
Posted by Rated X on June 20th, 2015 @ 8:55am CDT
I dont gotta deal with it, I got the hasbro.
Call it what you want, but in reality its the G1 animators homaging a screw hole. Even though its cartoon accurate, knowing what inspired the artists to draw it makes it super annoying. Alot of transformers toys have screws in their rear ends, so maybe the cartoon animators should draw them all with butt holes.
Posted by Rated X on June 20th, 2015 @ 8:55am CDT
Wolfman Jake wrote:Rated X wrote:A dumb circle sticker and a stupid white dot on his head that mimics a screw of all things ? What a joke...
The white dot is G1 cartoon accurate. Deal with it.
I dont gotta deal with it, I got the hasbro.
Call it what you want, but in reality its the G1 animators homaging a screw hole. Even though its cartoon accurate, knowing what inspired the artists to draw it makes it super annoying. Alot of transformers toys have screws in their rear ends, so maybe the cartoon animators should draw them all with butt holes.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1700919)
Posted by fenrir72 on June 20th, 2015 @ 9:11am CDT
Posted by fenrir72 on June 20th, 2015 @ 9:11am CDT
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1700960)
Posted by Lockdownhunter on June 20th, 2015 @ 10:42am CDT
Posted by Lockdownhunter on June 20th, 2015 @ 10:42am CDT
Nice.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1700975)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on June 20th, 2015 @ 11:44am CDT
Posted by Wolfman Jake on June 20th, 2015 @ 11:44am CDT
Rated X wrote:fenrir72 wrote:Rated X wrote:A dumb circle sticker and a stupid white dot on his head that mimics a screw of all things ? What a joke...
I thought you were into detail or accurate homages?
Never noticed it in G1. But cartoon accuracy doesnt matter if theyre gonna remold the chest to put a stupid white circle sticker. They ruined it...
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1701238)
Posted by fenrir72 on June 20th, 2015 @ 7:21pm CDT
Someone really needs to see an optometrist and not just type for the sake of typing a post.
Orrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Posted by fenrir72 on June 20th, 2015 @ 7:21pm CDT
Wolfman Jake wrote:Rated X wrote:fenrir72 wrote:Rated X wrote:A dumb circle sticker and a stupid white dot on his head that mimics a screw of all things ? What a joke...
I thought you were into detail or accurate homages?
Never noticed it in G1. But cartoon accuracy doesnt matter if theyre gonna remold the chest to put a stupid white circle sticker. They ruined it...
Someone really needs to see an optometrist and not just type for the sake of typing a post.
Orrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1701664)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 21st, 2015 @ 6:01pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 21st, 2015 @ 6:01pm CDT
Jazz and Drift look sooooo much better there. 
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1701675)
Posted by william-james88 on June 21st, 2015 @ 6:23pm CDT
Hell yeah!!!! The difference borders on insanity:
Posted by william-james88 on June 21st, 2015 @ 6:23pm CDT
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Jazz and Drift look sooooo much better there.
Hell yeah!!!! The difference borders on insanity:
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1702118)
Posted by fenrir72 on June 22nd, 2015 @ 10:43pm CDT
Posted by fenrir72 on June 22nd, 2015 @ 10:43pm CDT
It's final. Unless there'll be a second batch Optimus, Jazz and Sideswipe SOLD OUT at amiami. I still haven't seen this at hlj so if you can find a link, please update the thread.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1702120)
Posted by william-james88 on June 22nd, 2015 @ 10:47pm CDT
Or post it here:
http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/transformer-toys-available-for-pre-order-instock-online-thread-t104499.php
PS: Am I the only one who preffers the reveals of this thread over all the others? I think its how superior the decos are and how cheap these toys are (they are at a lower price point compared to the legends line in Japan). And that Optimus... MAN! I missed having full blown leader toys, its just too bad I wont know what he is saying.
Posted by william-james88 on June 22nd, 2015 @ 10:47pm CDT
fenrir72 wrote:It's final. Unless there'll be a second batch Optimus, Jazz and Sideswipe SOLD OUT at amiami. I still haven't seen this at hlj so if you can find a link, please update the thread.
Or post it here:
http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/transformer-toys-available-for-pre-order-instock-online-thread-t104499.php
PS: Am I the only one who preffers the reveals of this thread over all the others? I think its how superior the decos are and how cheap these toys are (they are at a lower price point compared to the legends line in Japan). And that Optimus... MAN! I missed having full blown leader toys, its just too bad I wont know what he is saying.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1702205)
Posted by william-james88 on June 23rd, 2015 @ 8:42am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on June 23rd, 2015 @ 8:42am CDT
Some light but yet interesting news comes to us from taghobby.com. They have a scan of a page from the newest Figure King Magazine which sports a bunch of new Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure figures. However, instead of being under the TAV moniker, they are all under a new Clash of the Transformers line and it seems they are related to the recent Hasbro figures found in Australia under that title.
The three deluxe (warrior) sized Clash figures were all predicted and found on the app and images from that app can be found below for comparison. These seem to be the exact decos found on the app which makes you wonder if these are the Hasbro toys themselves.
These Clash of the Transformers figures are Bumblebee, SIdeswipe and Optimus, the later of which would technically be a redeco of Nemesis Prime for Takara since they never released that mold in the traditional Optimus colours that were found on the Hasbro release. Clash of the Transformers Megatronus is also found on the image though it is unclear if the image shows the recently revealed Hasbro 5 step toy or the Takara version of that toy. TRU Japan Exclusive Movie Advanced Black Knight Optimus Prime is also pictured on the page.
The three deluxe (warrior) sized Clash figures were all predicted and found on the app and images from that app can be found below for comparison. These seem to be the exact decos found on the app which makes you wonder if these are the Hasbro toys themselves.
These Clash of the Transformers figures are Bumblebee, SIdeswipe and Optimus, the later of which would technically be a redeco of Nemesis Prime for Takara since they never released that mold in the traditional Optimus colours that were found on the Hasbro release. Clash of the Transformers Megatronus is also found on the image though it is unclear if the image shows the recently revealed Hasbro 5 step toy or the Takara version of that toy. TRU Japan Exclusive Movie Advanced Black Knight Optimus Prime is also pictured on the page.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1702206)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 23rd, 2015 @ 8:50am CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 23rd, 2015 @ 8:50am CDT
Technically, we have 4 "Clash of the Transformers" figures, that Megatronus is part of the line. The names are:
Optimus Prime Clash of the Transformers Version
Bumblebee Clash of the Transformers Version
Sideswipe Clash of the Transformers Version
Big Megatronus Clash of the Transformers Version
Still part of Transformers Adventure, and Toys 'R Us Japan Exclusives, along with Lost Age Black Knight Optimus Prime.
Optimus Prime Clash of the Transformers Version
Bumblebee Clash of the Transformers Version
Sideswipe Clash of the Transformers Version
Big Megatronus Clash of the Transformers Version
Still part of Transformers Adventure, and Toys 'R Us Japan Exclusives, along with Lost Age Black Knight Optimus Prime.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1702216)
Posted by william-james88 on June 23rd, 2015 @ 9:21am CDT
But it seems the Big Megatronus is not part of the Clash subline for Hasbro right? And do you think the decos will be any different?
Posted by william-james88 on June 23rd, 2015 @ 9:21am CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Technically, we have 4 "Clash of the Transformers" figures, that Megatronus is part of the line. The names are:
Optimus Prime Clash of the Transformers Version
Bumblebee Clash of the Transformers Version
Sideswipe Clash of the Transformers Version
Big Megatronus Clash of the Transformers Version
Still part of Transformers Adventure, and Toys 'R Us Japan Exclusives, along with Lost Age Black Knight Optimus Prime.
But it seems the Big Megatronus is not part of the Clash subline for Hasbro right? And do you think the decos will be any different?
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1702221)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 23rd, 2015 @ 9:31am CDT
I'm guessing "Clash of the Transformers" in Japan will be limited to these 4 special releases. And Megatronus... Hard to say. The full name suggests there will be a regular version in the TED series, redecoed of course, but I'm not putting any money on it.
It's a safe bet they'll be similar to the "USA Editions" of old ("imported" Hasbro toys), so hardly any, if any, deco changes.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 23rd, 2015 @ 9:31am CDT
william-james88 wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Technically, we have 4 "Clash of the Transformers" figures, that Megatronus is part of the line. The names are:
Optimus Prime Clash of the Transformers Version
Bumblebee Clash of the Transformers Version
Sideswipe Clash of the Transformers Version
Big Megatronus Clash of the Transformers Version
Still part of Transformers Adventure, and Toys 'R Us Japan Exclusives, along with Lost Age Black Knight Optimus Prime.
But it seems the Big Megatronus is not part of the Clash subline for Hasbro right? And do you think the decos will be any different?
I'm guessing "Clash of the Transformers" in Japan will be limited to these 4 special releases. And Megatronus... Hard to say. The full name suggests there will be a regular version in the TED series, redecoed of course, but I'm not putting any money on it.
It's a safe bet they'll be similar to the "USA Editions" of old ("imported" Hasbro toys), so hardly any, if any, deco changes.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1702225)
Posted by william-james88 on June 23rd, 2015 @ 9:40am CDT
YES!!!!!! My intuition wasn't that far off. Thanks Jelze.
Posted by william-james88 on June 23rd, 2015 @ 9:40am CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
It's a safe bet they'll be similar to the "USA Editions" of old ("imported" Hasbro toys), so hardly any, if any, deco changes.
YES!!!!!! My intuition wasn't that far off. Thanks Jelze.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1702256)
Posted by fenrir72 on June 23rd, 2015 @ 11:06am CDT
Can you sticky that link? Please?
Posted by fenrir72 on June 23rd, 2015 @ 11:06am CDT
william-james88 wrote:fenrir72 wrote:It's final. Unless there'll be a second batch Optimus, Jazz and Sideswipe SOLD OUT at amiami. I still haven't seen this at hlj so if you can find a link, please update the thread.
Or post it here:
http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/transformer-toys-available-for-pre-order-instock-online-thread-t104499.php
PS: Am I the only one who preffers the reveals of this thread over all the others? I think its how superior the decos are and how cheap these toys are (they are at a lower price point compared to the legends line in Japan). And that Optimus... MAN! I missed having full blown leader toys, its just too bad I wont know what he is saying.
Can you sticky that link? Please?
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1702262)
Posted by william-james88 on June 23rd, 2015 @ 11:48am CDT
Making it sticky would kind of go against the idea of a thread for things that are "now available". I commenting on an older "no available online" thread and the first thing someone said was "I clicked on the link and that deal is outdated", so having a thread that stays at the top only when the content stays temporally related makes more sense and avoids any confusion even if the date is written on the posts. If people want it to work, they have to add to it, hence why I just promoted it.
Posted by william-james88 on June 23rd, 2015 @ 11:48am CDT
fenrir72 wrote:william-james88 wrote:fenrir72 wrote:It's final. Unless there'll be a second batch Optimus, Jazz and Sideswipe SOLD OUT at amiami. I still haven't seen this at hlj so if you can find a link, please update the thread.
Or post it here:
http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/transformer-toys-available-for-pre-order-instock-online-thread-t104499.php
PS: Am I the only one who preffers the reveals of this thread over all the others? I think its how superior the decos are and how cheap these toys are (they are at a lower price point compared to the legends line in Japan). And that Optimus... MAN! I missed having full blown leader toys, its just too bad I wont know what he is saying.
Can you sticky that link? Please?
Making it sticky would kind of go against the idea of a thread for things that are "now available". I commenting on an older "no available online" thread and the first thing someone said was "I clicked on the link and that deal is outdated", so having a thread that stays at the top only when the content stays temporally related makes more sense and avoids any confusion even if the date is written on the posts. If people want it to work, they have to add to it, hence why I just promoted it.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1702270)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 23rd, 2015 @ 12:01pm CDT
An Addendum to that: TRU Australia has confirmed that the 5-Step Megatronus is exclusive to that chain, and thus could be considered part of Clash of the Transformers.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 23rd, 2015 @ 12:01pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:william-james88 wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Technically, we have 4 "Clash of the Transformers" figures, that Megatronus is part of the line. The names are:
Optimus Prime Clash of the Transformers Version
Bumblebee Clash of the Transformers Version
Sideswipe Clash of the Transformers Version
Big Megatronus Clash of the Transformers Version
Still part of Transformers Adventure, and Toys 'R Us Japan Exclusives, along with Lost Age Black Knight Optimus Prime.
But it seems the Big Megatronus is not part of the Clash subline for Hasbro right? And do you think the decos will be any different?
I'm guessing "Clash of the Transformers" in Japan will be limited to these 4 special releases. And Megatronus... Hard to say. The full name suggests there will be a regular version in the TED series, redecoed of course, but I'm not putting any money on it.
It's a safe bet they'll be similar to the "USA Editions" of old ("imported" Hasbro toys), so hardly any, if any, deco changes.
An Addendum to that: TRU Australia has confirmed that the 5-Step Megatronus is exclusive to that chain, and thus could be considered part of Clash of the Transformers.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1702278)
Posted by william-james88 on June 23rd, 2015 @ 12:46pm CDT
Is it exclusive to Toysrus Australia or Toysrus in general?
Posted by william-james88 on June 23rd, 2015 @ 12:46pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:william-james88 wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Technically, we have 4 "Clash of the Transformers" figures, that Megatronus is part of the line. The names are:
Optimus Prime Clash of the Transformers Version
Bumblebee Clash of the Transformers Version
Sideswipe Clash of the Transformers Version
Big Megatronus Clash of the Transformers Version
Still part of Transformers Adventure, and Toys 'R Us Japan Exclusives, along with Lost Age Black Knight Optimus Prime.
But it seems the Big Megatronus is not part of the Clash subline for Hasbro right? And do you think the decos will be any different?
I'm guessing "Clash of the Transformers" in Japan will be limited to these 4 special releases. And Megatronus... Hard to say. The full name suggests there will be a regular version in the TED series, redecoed of course, but I'm not putting any money on it.
It's a safe bet they'll be similar to the "USA Editions" of old ("imported" Hasbro toys), so hardly any, if any, deco changes.
An Addendum to that: TRU Australia has confirmed that the 5-Step Megatronus is exclusive to that chain, and thus could be considered part of Clash of the Transformers.
Is it exclusive to Toysrus Australia or Toysrus in general?
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1702336)
Posted by william-james88 on June 23rd, 2015 @ 3:33pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on June 23rd, 2015 @ 3:33pm CDT
Autobase Aichi has posted the newest Takara Tomy TAV stock images. These are for the toys which were shown at the Tokyo Toy Show:
TAV-21 Optimus Prime
TAV-22 Sideswipe
TAV-23 Autobot Jazz
TED-10 Strongarm
The link also includes a pic for the upcoming hello kitty toy from Q-Transformers.
And to those who are unaware, the TAV-21 Optimus Prime is an in house Takara mold.
TAV-21 Optimus Prime
TAV-22 Sideswipe
TAV-23 Autobot Jazz
TED-10 Strongarm
The link also includes a pic for the upcoming hello kitty toy from Q-Transformers.
And to those who are unaware, the TAV-21 Optimus Prime is an in house Takara mold.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1702341)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 23rd, 2015 @ 3:45pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 23rd, 2015 @ 3:45pm CDT
Optimus has yellow eyes.
And what's with the little square hole on his left shoulder?
And what's with the little square hole on his left shoulder?
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1702345)
Posted by Optimum Supreme on June 23rd, 2015 @ 4:04pm CDT
G1 homage?
Posted by Optimum Supreme on June 23rd, 2015 @ 4:04pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Optimus has yellow eyes.
G1 homage?
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1702348)
Posted by william-james88 on June 23rd, 2015 @ 4:12pm CDT
Well the yellow eyes could be a G1 homage and the hole seems liked to the app:
Posted by william-james88 on June 23rd, 2015 @ 4:12pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Optimus has yellow eyes.
And what's with the little square hole on his left shoulder?
Well the yellow eyes could be a G1 homage and the hole seems liked to the app:
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1702354)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 23rd, 2015 @ 4:32pm CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 23rd, 2015 @ 4:32pm CDT
I see... If I'm not mistaken, the inset square is part of a little gimmick involving a dial. According to the ad, you can turn it to reveal either a regular symbol for symmetry and esthetics, or the symbol that works with the app.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1702355)
Posted by william-james88 on June 23rd, 2015 @ 4:35pm CDT
What would I do without you in my life Jelze.
Posted by william-james88 on June 23rd, 2015 @ 4:35pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I see... If I'm not mistaken, the inset square is part of a little gimmick involving a dial. According to the ad, you can turn it to reveal either a regular symbol for symmetry and esthetics, or the symbol that works with the app.
What would I do without you in my life Jelze.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1702364)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 23rd, 2015 @ 4:51pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 23rd, 2015 @ 4:51pm CDT
Tap just me on the shoulder instead?william-james88 wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I see... If I'm not mistaken, the inset square is part of a little gimmick involving a dial. According to the ad, you can turn it to reveal either a regular symbol for symmetry and esthetics, or the symbol that works with the app.
What would I do without you in my life Jelze.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1702387)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on June 23rd, 2015 @ 6:03pm CDT
Looks red to me, actually, just like his light-up chest window. I'm guessing Takara simply went with red LEDs for the light-up gimmick, as that is the cheapest color. Unfortunately, I think blue is one of the most expensive LEDs.
Posted by Wolfman Jake on June 23rd, 2015 @ 6:03pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Optimus has yellow eyes.
Looks red to me, actually, just like his light-up chest window. I'm guessing Takara simply went with red LEDs for the light-up gimmick, as that is the cheapest color. Unfortunately, I think blue is one of the most expensive LEDs.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1702400)
Posted by fenrir72 on June 23rd, 2015 @ 7:32pm CDT
It would be nice to promote it but not all members are astute as to dig in numerous posts as sometimes the thread gets pushed back. Kind of like the even stickied "Da Rules" . A lot of people tend to gloss over it the way others here gloss over the instruction manuals of our TFs to try and "transform" the figure on their own.
Anyway, just a suggestion 'cause,as a good mod/news hound, you are only answering the concern of a very vocal minority.
Anyways, back to the product on hand. That Optimus is sooooooooooooooooo sweet! And Jazz is equally "Jazzy"
Posted by fenrir72 on June 23rd, 2015 @ 7:32pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:fenrir72 wrote:william-james88 wrote:fenrir72 wrote:It's final. Unless there'll be a second batch Optimus, Jazz and Sideswipe SOLD OUT at amiami. I still haven't seen this at hlj so if you can find a link, please update the thread.
Or post it here:
http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/transformer-toys-available-for-pre-order-instock-online-thread-t104499.php
PS: Am I the only one who preffers the reveals of this thread over all the others? I think its how superior the decos are and how cheap these toys are (they are at a lower price point compared to the legends line in Japan). And that Optimus... MAN! I missed having full blown leader toys, its just too bad I wont know what he is saying.
Can you sticky that link? Please?
Making it sticky would kind of go against the idea of a thread for things that are "now available". I commenting on an older "no available online" thread and the first thing someone said was "I clicked on the link and that deal is outdated", so having a thread that stays at the top only when the content stays temporally related makes more sense and avoids any confusion even if the date is written on the posts. If people want it to work, they have to add to it, hence why I just promoted it.
It would be nice to promote it but not all members are astute as to dig in numerous posts as sometimes the thread gets pushed back. Kind of like the even stickied "Da Rules" . A lot of people tend to gloss over it the way others here gloss over the instruction manuals of our TFs to try and "transform" the figure on their own.
Anyway, just a suggestion 'cause,as a good mod/news hound, you are only answering the concern of a very vocal minority.
Anyways, back to the product on hand. That Optimus is sooooooooooooooooo sweet! And Jazz is equally "Jazzy"
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1702402)
Posted by Optimizzy on June 23rd, 2015 @ 7:34pm CDT
Posted by Optimizzy on June 23rd, 2015 @ 7:34pm CDT
except for those hollow legs I can really dig this Prime.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1702414)
Posted by fenrir72 on June 23rd, 2015 @ 8:07pm CDT
Kind of like Star Convoy.
Posted by fenrir72 on June 23rd, 2015 @ 8:07pm CDT
Optimizzy wrote:except for those hollow legs I can really dig this Prime.
Kind of like Star Convoy.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1702950)
Posted by fenrir72 on June 25th, 2015 @ 9:52am CDT
Posted by fenrir72 on June 25th, 2015 @ 9:52am CDT
TAV Cosmos/Adams (the correction for those OCDS out there ) is now available (most probably including his wavemate Powerglide (which I stupidly missed! 
)Good thing there's RK 
Just paid for the set. Knowing amami, they'll be shipping him office hours tomorrow 06/26/15.
Addendum: I feel this is thread related (as to availability of the product)and should not be confined to pm regarding online store policies and all that kind of jazz
) is now available (most probably including his wavemate Powerglide (which I stupidly missed! )Good thing there's RK Just paid for the set. Knowing amami, they'll be shipping him office hours tomorrow 06/26/15.
Addendum: I feel this is thread related (as to availability of the product)and should not be confined to pm regarding online store policies and all that kind of jazz
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1702962)
Posted by william-james88 on June 25th, 2015 @ 10:13am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on June 25th, 2015 @ 10:13am CDT
Sure it's thread related and I am glad you also put it in the other thread. We will see how it all shapes out (where people prefer to post).
Afterall, any modding that goes around is always in hopes of benefiting to as many people as possible and making everyone's experience the best it could be.
Afterall, any modding that goes around is always in hopes of benefiting to as many people as possible and making everyone's experience the best it could be.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1703045)
Posted by PrymeStriker on June 25th, 2015 @ 1:46pm CDT
Posted by PrymeStriker on June 25th, 2015 @ 1:46pm CDT
I'd ordered TAV Bumblebee and Strongarm off of some eBay users last week, and today, at my surprise, Bumblebee arrived sooner than expected. I have to say, I didn't think I'd care too much for Bumblebee, but he's a really neat figure. The paint job Takara gave him makes it even better to play with and look at. It makes me anticipate Strongarm even more, and I'm really hoping to get my hands on Drift soon!
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1703053)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on June 25th, 2015 @ 2:05pm CDT
That's how I've come to feel about the Transformers RID '15/TAV line so far. They are neat little figures, with quick, but fun transformations, that are relatively faithful to the cartoon animation models. Of course, for best results, get the Takara versions whenever possible for the better paint jobs. Still, everyone was really bagging on this line HARD when it was first announced. Glad to see so many people giving these a (well-deserved) shot. Honestly, it's saved my Transformers Prime figures from being sold off. These toys give me reason to keep expanding my "Aligned" continuity shelf. Takara's TAV additions especially (Swoop, Slag, Lockdown, etc.) have been incentive for me to maintain a collection of official "Aligned" versions of classic characters.
Posted by Wolfman Jake on June 25th, 2015 @ 2:05pm CDT
PrymeStriker wrote:I'd ordered TAV Bumblebee and Strongarm off of some eBay users last week, and today, at my surprise, Bumblebee arrived sooner than expected. I have to say, I didn't think I'd care too much for Bumblebee, but he's a really neat figure. The paint job Takara gave him makes it even better to play with and look at. It makes me anticipate Strongarm even more, and I'm really hoping to get my hands on Drift soon!
That's how I've come to feel about the Transformers RID '15/TAV line so far. They are neat little figures, with quick, but fun transformations, that are relatively faithful to the cartoon animation models. Of course, for best results, get the Takara versions whenever possible for the better paint jobs. Still, everyone was really bagging on this line HARD when it was first announced. Glad to see so many people giving these a (well-deserved) shot. Honestly, it's saved my Transformers Prime figures from being sold off. These toys give me reason to keep expanding my "Aligned" continuity shelf. Takara's TAV additions especially (Swoop, Slag, Lockdown, etc.) have been incentive for me to maintain a collection of official "Aligned" versions of classic characters.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1703056)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 25th, 2015 @ 2:09pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 25th, 2015 @ 2:09pm CDT
I got an email yesterday from BBTS that said Powerglide will be processing in the next 10 days.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1703214)
Posted by fenrir72 on June 25th, 2015 @ 11:46pm CDT
Powerglide is a coming!
Posted by fenrir72 on June 25th, 2015 @ 11:46pm CDT
Powerglide is a coming!
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1703218)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 25th, 2015 @ 11:55pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 25th, 2015 @ 11:55pm CDT
I picked up the Bumblebee vs. Steeljaw 2-pack at BotCon (it was the ONLY Adventure Series item containing any of the show characters that I could find, all others were the non-show characters), and am gonna wait till the 2-pack of Strongarm vs. Phantomjaw comes out before getting TAV Strongarm. Still on the lookout for TAV Grimlock, though.PrymeStriker wrote:I'd ordered TAV Bumblebee and Strongarm off of some eBay users last week, and today, at my surprise, Bumblebee arrived sooner than expected. I have to say, I didn't think I'd care too much for Bumblebee, but he's a really neat figure. The paint job Takara gave him makes it even better to play with and look at. It makes me anticipate Strongarm even more, and I'm really hoping to get my hands on Drift soon!
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1703226)
Posted by william-james88 on June 26th, 2015 @ 12:04am CDT
Thats what I decided to do and its been on preorder since the day it was available. I should get the bill for that 2 pack anyday now and then all at once I will get UW 01, TAV Drift, TAV Bumblebee and that two pack. I CANT wait!
Posted by william-james88 on June 26th, 2015 @ 12:04am CDT
Sabrblade wrote: am gonna wait till the 2-pack of Strongarm vs. Phantomjaw comes out before getting TAV Strongarm. Still on the lookout for TAV Grimlock, though.
Thats what I decided to do and its been on preorder since the day it was available. I should get the bill for that 2 pack anyday now and then all at once I will get UW 01, TAV Drift, TAV Bumblebee and that two pack. I CANT wait!
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1703228)
Posted by fenrir72 on June 26th, 2015 @ 12:11am CDT
TAV Powerglide.
Posted by fenrir72 on June 26th, 2015 @ 12:11am CDT
TAV Powerglide.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1703301)
Posted by william-james88 on June 26th, 2015 @ 8:42am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on June 26th, 2015 @ 8:42am CDT
Here is a bigger pic of one of the initial small pics we first saw of the upcoming TAV-21. As we guessed, only one deluxe fits inside the trailer:
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Adventure: Drift, Sideswipe, and Jazz On Display (1703318)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 26th, 2015 @ 9:17am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 26th, 2015 @ 9:17am CDT
Seems the image doesn't work for hotlinking. Fixed it.william-james88 wrote:Here is a bigger pic of one of the initial small pics we first saw of the upcoming TAV-21. As we guessed, only one deluxe fits inside the trailer:
