Transformers Animated has been released at retail in Japan! The first assortment of the line, consisting of the five main Autobots and Decepticons Starscream and Megatron. All seven were purchased by Masabon of our 2005 Boards, who has also shared with us scans of the tech spec cards that accompany each of the toys. The Tech Spec cards as previously reported interact with a Transformers Animated arcade game being produced by Sega.
Also released in Japan are the campaign exclusive Revenge of the Fallen EZ Collection toys, Infiltrator Soundwave, Defender Optimus Prime and Shanghai Attack Demolishor.
Tober
Looks like Japanese TF:A Arcee has been released.
Soundscream
That doesn't take away I don't like them…….
DrillBIT
Metallic paint is a trademark for Takara products dated back from Microman and Diaclone era (some said it is even further back before those toys).
Price for toys have always been expensive in Japan.
Among fans Takara is known to produce "cheap" toys for many years. Since they cannot use die-cast for their toys (due to budget reason and don't want to follow Bandai's chogokin toys. Their best toy ever with metal parts is the magnet combiners) they will use chrome and metallic paint to make the toy look "heavier" and "sturdier".
influence82
So TakaraTomy can charge more for their toys and give collectors an incentive to purchase their toys over the Hasbro versions. Many people are attracted to shiny objects.
Soundscream
I don't like most of the japanese Animated. Maybe because I'm used to the western versions, but still… Why shiny metallic paint? I also don't like the packaging. It's just not Animated. I'm only getting the Japan exclusives if I like them.
Masabon
ANIMATED Lockdown
I introduce a photograph of Lockdown.A chest has the additional painting to an arm. A pipe and the engine are metallic silver.
Lockdown:ロックダウン
Function:Decepticons Bounty Hunter:ディセプティコン・バウンティーハンター
motto(JAPAN ver.)
『逃げてみろ、狩る楽しみが増えるだけだ!』
Strength :7
Intelligence :8
Speed :8
Endurance :8
Rank :4
Courage :8
Firepower :7
Skill :10
His vehicle mode is introduced with a "muscle car(マッスルカー)" "illegal remodeling car(違法改造車)".
It is the information of 2channels, but a rumor with
"Akio Otuka(大塚 明夫)" streams down the voice actor of Lockdown.
I report the story of the voice actor if I can confirm a followup.
cgibsonREX
I seen these at my collectors shop, think I'm going to pick up Optimus soon. As for anyone else, I'll wait till the Elite Guard characters come out. Thats what I'm excited to see :]
I sure hope they fix the hand issue on this woman!
Cal
I agree. He looks better than ever. He looks like a gold bug!
Masabon
As for the image size, are 300*500 right? Roger.
03Mach1
So shiney!! If I was collecting anything other than G1, I'd be all over these.
Sage o’ G-fruit
Starscream is still a pass for me.
Masabon
Starscream
I took a pose of ANIMATED in STARSCREAM of the toy.
Miggytron
BBTS has my Japanese Activator Cliffjumper in! Woot!
Kando
Wow, I wish I had the extra money for these. I really like the packaging.
Feralstorm
Aside from a properly-colored Autobot symbol, based on what?
FreshDebesh
I like how Megatron is a Decepticon Tyrant. Best. Function. Ever.
SPLIT LIP
Though he is more accurate, now.
Well, minus the metallic paint.
Masabon
Cliffjumper and Dirge
setA optimus VS megatron 7350Yen
setB bumblebee VS starscream 5985Yen
setC ratchet VS lockdown 4725Yen
setD Ironhide VS soundwave 5985Yen
setE Prowl VS blitzwing 5985Yen
There are many shops which 20% are the prices that I discounted and can purchase from 10% in the Japanese big toy shop and household appliance general merchandising store.
I prepared an image of Cliffjumper.
I introduce an image with DIRGE.
Masabon
The symbol in her chest is red. This is a characteristic of AUTOBOTS appearing in ANIMATED(JAPAN ver). I think that this image is an official thing.
msterling21
Amazon.co.jp updated Arcee with pictures. Is this official or a prototype photo?
Amazon.co.jp: トランスフォーマー アニメイテッド TA12 アーシー: おもちゃ