Yes, you are not misreading that title, and no, this is not some old news story that’s drifted up to the top somehow. Apparently, one year after the bulk of the last Transformers Movie toyline bowed out, Takara-Tomy are bringing out one more release in the line. They’re released a new version of Sideswipe, recycling the Dark of the Moon version of the mold in shiny silver paint, and packed with the guns from Age of Extinction Crosshairs.
According to Robot Kingdom, whose listing has brought this to our attention, this toy is due out tomorrow.
We’d suggest you perhaps look at this one with a skeptical eye, given the complete lack of fanfare on this release until the eve of it coming out, coupled with it being for a line that was completely done up until recently. That said, the in-package images that Robot Kingdom has on their order page had to come from somewhere.
barrelks
Looks amazing. If I don't have to shed a nut to get it, I will. No big deal if I miss out though since my movie stuff is packed away right now.
Type-R
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Autovolt 127
EX Sideswipe really puts the one released during DOTM to shame.
SunSwipe5
I would pay someone with access to TRU Japan, to nab this guy for me.
Olivus Prime
They're starting to appear on eBay, but darn I can't afford those inflated prices.
Robogeek28
Any other online stores gonna get this guy?
Type-R
Out in Japan TRU outlets, in limited numbers.
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[Wing_Saber-X]
Fyi that is TRU JAPAN…NOT THE US. Plus hes a Japan only special release. Sheesh. Please for the love of God…read the main page details properly..lol.
[Wing_Saber-X]
Looks good. But we need Sidearm Sideswipe to be re released..please n thank you.
Autovolt 127
Damn that looks good!
Raiju
A Japanese TRU exclusive, eh? I can deal with that. Will probably order two and send them to my dad-in-law's house in Japan and he can send them along to me.
iacon45
I thought for sure I was completely done buying movie toys. But those in hand pics are very nice. He looks good with the silver paint vs. the version we got in DOTM and I like they included Crosshair's gun so he can be posed with gun in hand or blades deployed. I might have to get this since he might be more readily available.
Olivus Prime
Damn, he's good. Glad to hear this will be more widely available too, do we reckon other online retailers will get these in?
EDIT: Love how the release date is so soon once again – two days before he's in stock at TRU!
harrismonkey
Yes. This guy is too nice not to be more widely available. Also that means I can stop feeling guilty about opening him.
As a side note, I used to think the mold was inferior to Side Arm Sideswipe. After finally seeing him painted, he may actually be as good or better.
influence82
This is good to know that it will be available later.
Robogeek28
Oooooo, that DOES look nice.
Type-R
Will be a TRU exclusive in Japan
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Automorpher
^ Thanks for sharing!
He's looking good, sharp & dangerous there.
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Automorpher
Would be good to get some pictures for this figure.
I'm still waiting on for my pieces to arrive.