To go with the new “Cybertron Satellite” campaign running in Japan, there are a number of special Primes who have been created to act as mascots for certain towns and neighborhoods. They are all based on existing Transformers characters, with some shoutouts to the neighborhood who they are a mascot for. They are:
Akiba Prime, based on Transformers Prime Arcee by way of Sailor Moon for Akihabara’s otaku culture.
Kawasaki Prime, based on Generation 1 Jazz with a water motif for the local Tama River.
Nagoya Prime, based on Movie Ironhide and featuring shoulder designs based on the golden dolphins of Nagoya Castle.
Tachikawa Prime, based on Revenge of the Fallen Legends Springer, with a military style inspired by the Tachikawa Airfield.
Umeda Prime, based on Movie Ratchet, with tiger stripes and a tail in connection with the Hanshin Tigers.
There is also a Ginza Prime, who has yet to be seen.
Snakas also has some pictures up of the in-store display for the Cybertron Satellite.
Special thanks to the TFWiki for information on the local inspirations behind each of the designs.
Sprocket
One of them is based off Revenge of the Fallen Springer, who only ever had a Legend-class toy.
It's a fairly safe bet.
Snowtrauk
Does anyone know for sure if they will be getting figures? it isn't too clear. I would assume that they eventually will, but if anyone knows for sure please let me know. Akiba looks like she could be Starscream and Arcee's kid, so if there's a toy it'll be a must have for me. I can't help myself.
guncannon109
Why aren't western toy stores that awesome?
ZacWilliam
It is.
ZacWilliam, the store with the last one opens in Ginza in just under a week.
Rattrap Primal
hmmmmm, this actually seem legit
Awesome Welles
Interesting how all of the characters used as a basis for these 'Primes' have EZ-scale toys available for exclusive redecos…. Probably just a pipe dream though!
Triggerhappy
and is that a price??
[Wing_Saber-X]
takara, make a henshin toku show, nao!!
Shatterpoint
So cute it gave me diabeetus.
Brave Magnus
I couldnt help myself. I am making a drawing of Akiba Prime. ^////^'
[Wing_Saber-X]
^hoo hah~
Abyss Convoy
Fortmax!
Hiro Prime
Naw, he just put a little Tiger into his tank.
firehawc_69
Getting kinda loose withe the Prime title. Are there no standards anymore?
Altitron
*sigh* I miss Japan.
– Alty
Crystal Convoy
Toiz nao plz?
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At least give me one of Akiba Prime.
Rattrap Primal
Yeah any news today is suspect
Brave Magnus
*kidnaps Akiba Prime* MINEMINEMINEMINEMINEMINEMINEMINE!!!!!!
-Thanks for the news and pics! ^^-
RamenJunkie
If they do it in the US it'll probably be Bumblebees instead of Prime, and they will all look "roughly the same".
DPrime
It's a cool idea, joke or not.
I'd love to see US (and dare I hope, Canadian) city themed bots.