TakaraTomy has posted up images of two upcoming items exclusive to the Tokyo Toy Show this year. First up is a repaint of Transformers Animated Prowl as Elite Guard member. Second is a repaint of both Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Mindwipe and Skystalker as Dreadwind and Smokescreen respectively.
It is being said in our discussion thread that these will be available at the Tokyo Toy Show in limited numbers, and that any left over will most likely be sold through e-hobby as a web exclusive.
DrillBIT
Free of charge for the second and third day. It is open for the public.
For the first day only retailers and publishers can go in.
transmetropolitan
How much was the entry fee to attend this?
RedMike512
sold out fast
I went on Saturday around 11, and they were all sold out. I went back first thing on Sunday (they restocked overnight) and got 2 of each.
XxGeck0xX
I was at the Tokyo toy show and was unfortunately not able to pick up either of these exclusives but they did have the Dark Henkei Skyfire toy which I bought. I asked someone who worked with the Transformers and he said that yesterday the toys were all gone in 20 mins so goodluck to anyone who gets them.
TwinSpin
G1 Colors TFA Prowl EPIC WIN MUST FREAKING OWN
RedMike512
How much are they asking for these?
wipedout
You know Dreadwing wasn't even on my radar until I saw these pics. Now I really really want one. If anyone has a hookup shoot me a PM.
Thanks for the awesome pics.
DrillBIT
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Abrogate
It's a very cool homage, but not something I find 'necessary.' When it comes to this year's Botcon set, where guys like Rapido and Pyro got big articulation upgrades, Dreadwing and Smokescreen were already articulate. In fact, they were among the very first highly pose-able figures, and sort of set the bench mark for all future figures. So, they fit in with modern figures just as nicely. I like Mindwipe and Skystalker as their own selves, and I like Dreadwing and Smokescreen seperately. Still, they look very nice in those colors, and I appreciate that Takara is paying respect to a very similar team.
Deceptigtar
thats so awesome, box is cool and even has the g2 logo, didnt know the figures did too.
cant wait to get mine!!!!
DrillBIT
Pictures showing up at futaba channel
According to the uploader these pictures are taken with a cell phone. Low resolution.
Deceptigtar
that thing is gonna sell out altogether. 2 great molds painted in a great homage.
DrillBIT
Dreadwing and Smokescreen set sold out in an hour.
There will be some more tomorrow.
Edit: shortly after this TA-05 Prowl Elite Guard version is also sold out.
transmetropolitan
Does anyone know what the production run is for these?
Want to buy a Prowl.
Edgewise
I'm not looking for "presumably". What's exactly up?
Abrogate
Presumably, the Japanese magazine that he posted a picture of, that he can read, and most of us can't
Edgewise
Who is "they"?
MekaGojira3k
I keep getting Yoketron vibes from the Prowl. I mean, yeah it's an homage to his G1 style, but given the color scheme and animated aesthetic I can't ignore it.
DrillBIT
Off topic but they said the Wing Blade Optimus comes with a clear body Optimus and non clear armor.
morgan1194
they still haven't gotten prowls lights right!!!!!