Takara-Tomy’s Q-Transformers line has undergone a revision for its 2016 lineup, according to this image from Takara-Tomy’s TF_PR Twitter account. The image shows a table displaying the upcoming releases – including new molds like Arcee – who now come in boxes rather than on cards, displaying the toys in their robot modes. We think this new packaging looks pretty sharp – take a look and decide for yourself.
TacticalBacon
Of course Arcee has a Power rating of 1….
This isn't right. I demand an apology, Takara!
NemiMonkey
Kind of weird to have Optimus be the stick in the mud.
Underlord
Wait, ultra magnus has a humour rating of 3/5? I kinda thought it would be lower.
OCProwl
Thanks for the reply – both of these came in stock for my AE preorder on Friday.
NemiMonkey
Yup. Both UM and Arcee were supposed to be Dec but were bumped back to January. So no first runs with a quickie second run shenanigans like the Legends.
Looks like the new packaging come with stats.
Couldn't find an ebay listing for Ironhide or Jetire that showed the sides.
OCProwl
So Arcee was originally slated for December 2015 but has been delayed to January, is that right? There wasn't a first run in December that I missed? My Anime Export preorder says "Awaiting restock" which is confusing because I didn't know it was in stock to begin with?
dCon
Wow seeing.her in box makes me wanna collect them ALL over again so I can keep them in package on a shelf in back of the opened versions.
dCon
Oh cool. Didnt know that I.have ratchet pre ordered at hlj but I didn't see grimlocj. I'll keep an eye out thanks
AutobotAlvaron
I got mine from BBTS and I just love the little guy. The sticker with WoodStock is a great little touch. I'm hoping that Takara will make a "Joe Cool" variant with dark-tinted sunglasses!
Hanzkaz
I only just now noticed that Q Transformers Snoopy is also packaged in robot mode, when I finally went to get it out of the box.
REMINATOR
Me too man, that's the only figure I am looking forward to. From the pic, did they decide to paint UM hand white now or that just a glare or the white from his other part?
Closer pic of Arcee box pic:
NemiMonkey
Nope always have been 800 yen. QTC on the other hand have been the higher price point being around $8.
Arcee and Ultra Magnus got bumped back to January. So they'll either hit around the 19th like previous releases or they'll be end of the month.
Exinferis
My only complaint with changing the way they're packed is that, like this, they're a sod to get out of the plastic! At least the Halloween Hello Kitty and Snoopy ones were. I liked them in alt-mode as they literally just fell out of the plastic tray. Bliss!
I just hope I don't end up breaking one getting them out of their plastic prisons.
JDK
Boxes make the packaging harder to throw away, but I'll manage. The real question is where are they? My preorders for the 86 gang said December.
PS How much do I loathe myself for getting worked up over these toys? What have I become? What has Q made me into?
Hanzkaz
It's a recolored Bumblebee with a new head. Looks pretty good. Should be due after or around the same time as Ratchet.
Gaokaiser
Uesaka Sumire!!
Ishidate Kotaro!!
dCon
He might since his price went up a dollar too I think. Its a cool box and all.but they cost more because of it. What was original rsvp in japan 699 yen? Now they are 800 yen I think.
But what's this talk about Grimlock? I.haven't seen a Grimlock & I thought I had all either bought or pre ordered.
Underlord
Hopefully Ironhide will be ready to ship soon, wonder if he'll have the new packaging?
Autovolt 127
So cute and petite.
Hollywood Hoist
I don't really have a preference in how they're packaged. I will need to get another Bumblebee since the packaging variant . I can't wait to see what characters they do next. I do hope that at some point they'll do Grimlock as a dinosaur for this line.