Wonderfest 2015 - Takara Tomy Diaclone Reboot

Definitely want to see some more high res images, and some coloured samples! I'm very intrigued by these figures.

Is this going to be a collector-oriented line like masterpiece or a 2 birds with one stone kind of thing like with the generations line? If they aren't too expensive I may have to get some. Really curious how big the pilots are compared to some of the recent generations toys like Hot Spot or Whirl or Jetfire/Thundercracker that seem to have a place about the same size for a pilot (or in Hot Spots case a firefighter for his bucket).

While they call it a reboot, unless I'm mistaken, the only toy so far is still Diabattles right? I'm going to be getting this and be damned for crowding my apartment by the lady...

Oh man. I am really excited for this guy too. I'm sold on just the grey proto. Does that make me a sucker? It will be nice to see a fully painted version. In my hands while I go pew pew pew all day long.

So did he just fall over? OOPS!

Railbomb wrote: Really curious how big the pilots are compared to some of the recent generations toys like Hot Spot or Whirl or Jetfire/Thundercracker that seem to have a place about the same size for a pilot (or in Hot Spots case a firefighter for his bucket).

I think they are the same size as the originals. The one in the middle is the reboot. The other two are OGs.


The originals are just a little too big for Hot Spot's bucket, but it's still fun.

Impressive! Especially from Takara. It looks more like a third party figure.

These look better and better every time I see them.
I am also silently hoping that this means some of the OG Diaclone/ Diakron toys might get a reissue as well down the line.
Regardless of whether that happens, I am interested to see more and more of these guys.

Diabattles now has its own animated transformation sequence:

Shame, really, that these look to be so big and (assumingly) expensive I've never had the money to buy masterpiece or larger figures, and these look great, since they are apparently megazords done right (poseable) I would be all over these if they were smaller (voyager-ultra class) and less expensive.

OptimalOptimus2 wrote:Impressive! Especially from Takara. It looks more like a third party figure.

So true they look great, minimal cost cutting from the look of these pictures. The quality does look pretty high!

Sabrblade wrote:Diabattles now has its own animated transformation sequence:

That looks pretty cool. I like how it has a retro feel to it, very late seventies, eighties feel to the whole animated sequence.

Hellscream9999 wrote:Shame, really, that these look to be so big and (assumingly) expensive I've never had the money to buy masterpiece or larger figures, and these look great, since they are apparently megazords done right (poseable) I would be all over these if they were smaller (voyager-ultra class) and less expensive.

I dont recall us knowing it's price yet.

Hopefully these aren't too bad price wise bc they def have my attention.

That animatic is SWEET! thanx blade.

NuclearConvoy wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:Shame, really, that these look to be so big and (assumingly) expensive I've never had the money to buy masterpiece or larger figures, and these look great, since they are apparently megazords done right (poseable) I would be all over these if they were smaller (voyager-ultra class) and less expensive.

I dont recall us knowing it's price yet.

Nothing on price yet. Or size for that matter. Judging from the comparison of the old and new pilots, I bet this toy is small. Each vehicle could be as small as a deluxe. the pilots are teeny weeny tiny. In fact, *grabs a pilot and a ruler*, 1 and 1/8 inch.
Unless the OG toys came with bigger pilots than what came with the Diaclone release TFs.

Cobotron wrote:That animatic is SWEET! thanx blade.

NuclearConvoy wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:Shame, really, that these look to be so big and (assumingly) expensive I've never had the money to buy masterpiece or larger figures, and these look great, since they are apparently megazords done right (poseable) I would be all over these if they were smaller (voyager-ultra class) and less expensive.

I dont recall us knowing it's price yet.

Nothing on price yet. Or size for that matter. Judging from the comparison of the old and new pilots, I bet this toy is small. Each vehicle could be as small as a deluxe. the pilots are teeny weeny tiny. In fact, *grabs a pilot and a ruler*, 1 and 1/8 inch.
Unless the OG toys came with bigger pilots than what came with the Diaclone release TFs.

That's actually really good to know. Easier to shoehorn onto my shelves if it's not ginormous. My girlfriend actually understands why I love diaclone so much when I explained to her the interesting back and forth history of Transformers between Japan and North America. She probably won't complain when she sees this. Lol. She's never complained about my collection before, but I am anticipating that as it continues to grow she may think otherwise.

I'll just file this away here,


That head sculpt is diggity DOPE!

is this up for preorder anywhere?

SkyWarpt wrote:is this up for preorder anywhere?

I haven't seen it yet, and I'm looking. I'll drop it here if I find it. For sure.

Cobotron wrote:

SkyWarpt wrote:is this up for preorder anywhere?

I haven't seen it yet, and I'm looking. I'll drop it here if I find it. For sure.

Please do. I'll be all over it like dung beetles on elephant turds.

NuclearConvoy wrote:Please do. I'll be all over it like dung beetles on elephant turds.

That's disgusting!

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Sweet looking basterd ain't he? Hope it doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

Really interested in these guys. Even though I don't really need to collect anything other than TF's.
Oh and moved to the right forum and merged with an existing thread about it.

Burn wrote:Really interested in these guys. Even though I don't really need to collect anything other than TF's.
Oh and moved to the right forum and merged with an existing thread about it.

Agreed...although I don't mind stepping outside the realm every now and then. Still waiting on an update for Baxingar. Hopefully someone posts the links for preorder info.

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Sweet looking basterd ain't he? Hope it doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

That vehicle mode looks rad. Wish we had more detailed pics available for the other two vehicles as well. I also hope this gets some more release details soon.

Several Japanese toys shows have shown us a reimagining of the Diabattle toy from Takara's Diaclone line. This was more of a Masterpiece take on the character. So far, the figure was only revealed as a grey prototype/test shot but that is all changing now. We finally have some beautiful full colour stock images from Takara Tomy themselves.

These pictures show the 3 vehicles (which are dsigned to repesent mobility in different environments such as underwater or in space) as well as their combined vehicle form and, of course, their combined giant robot form. Enjoy!

I think I liked it better as a prototype.

It looks like a nice homage to the original, but I just don't see it meshing with my collection.

That is a pretty nice looking mech. I won't get him, but he doesn't look too bad (besides that very obvious head)

Super DOPE! Dig the colors.
This is the main reason I hawk AmiAmi (even though i like Transformers just fine).
Just waiting for this guy to show up.
I hope these toy fairs yield some new pics of the pilots.

The head is too obvious, and I don't like the colour choice, but otherwise looks pretty great! correct those issues and I'd get it.

vwpbl wrote:The head is too obvious, and I don't like the colour choice, but otherwise looks pretty great! correct those issues and I'd get it.

I dont think this should be treated under the same scrutiny as a transformer toy. This is a mech, not a sentient being and thus he whole point of the machines is that they do have components of the larger robot, like Powerrangers. So a visible head is a bit more forgiveable.

I love it - it reminds me of the old Godaikin robots, and that's not a bad thing

I can't stop looking at it.
It so scratches my Microman itch.

I could do with a little less red, but overall I am still super psyched to get this. Any news on a bloody price point yet?

Here's another image for you fanboys!!!!!!!!!

Who you callin' fanboys, news face!

Cobotron wrote:Who you callin' fanboys, news face!

I didnt know it became a derogatory word, I said it in a more endearing way. I know I am a total takara fanboy and damn proud of it.

william-james88 wrote:

Cobotron wrote:Who you callin' fanboys, news face!

I didnt know it became a derogatory word, I said it in a more endearing way. I know I am a total takara fanboy and damn proud of it.

Just razzin' ya. I'm proud of it too.

william-james88 wrote:Here's another image for you fanboys!!!!!!!!!

That looks really good in the dynamic lighting.

Mkall wrote:I think I liked it better as a prototype.

Same. Seeing it coloured ... there's just something about it that disappoints me.

william-james88 wrote:Here's another image for you fanboys!!!!!!!!!

The moment it gets solicited,this is so BOUGHT!

vwpbl wrote:The head is too obvious, and I don't like the colour choice, but otherwise looks pretty great! correct those issues and I'd get it.

It is the original stereotypical "heroic" colors of Japanese super robot genre. Optimus too shares the colors old red, white and blue. Gundam, Starsaber, heck even Starscream (sort of)

fenrir72 wrote:It is the original stereotypical "heroic" colors of Japanese super robot genre. Optimus too shares the colors old red, white and blue. Gundam, Starsaber, heck even Starscream (sort of)

Theres another japanese robot toy that shares that same color scheme. Cobotron, would you care to illuminate us?

Microman, Robotman. 1975 - 1977
Diabattle's Dad, Optimus's Grandpa

Never mind. I see.

While not perfect, I still think Diabattles V.2 looks really good.

Sabrblade wrote:While not perfect, I still think Diabattles V.2 looks really good.

I agree with this. it is a very nice mech and a nice homage to the original

The more I see of it the less I think it'll be able to pull of Perfect Transformation.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:The more I see of it the less I think it'll be able to pull of Perfect Transformation.

But are you comparing it to standard transformers or to its original source? This technically is more akin to a megazord than a combining transformer.

william-james88 wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:The more I see of it the less I think it'll be able to pull of Perfect Transformation.

But are you comparing it to standard transformers or to its original source? This technically is more akin to a megazord than a combining transformer.

I know all about that but in the video animation we saw it was a perfect transformation. Besides in 2015 a MP grade combining figure should at least have the option to do perfect transformation. SOC Voltes V did that, and then you could "Enhance" the look with part swapping.

There is definitely room in my collection for this guy! Can't wait for the figure!

the silver should be white

The silhouette of the robot mode reminds me of G1 Skyquake.

I'd have no problem seeing it repainted as such or Scrash or even Jhiaxus.