Takara-Tomy’s September Power of the Primes releases have recently been listed on various online stores, including Amazon Japan, and they are accompanied by official images of the figures. While the figures – like all Takara-Tomy’s releases – are the same as their US releases, we’ve not seen official stock images of some of the releases, so these are doubly interesting. September will see the release of Octopunch, Battleslash, Roadtrap, and Predaking in Japan.
Fans might like to note how the images of Predaking showcase the individual weapons of the Predacons – much like Hasbro’s Devastator, the various parts of the king form weapons for the individual Predacons. Notably, Predaking’s shoulder cannons give Divebomb twin rifles, while Rampage’s rifle makes up his beast mode tail – and also combines with Razorclaw’s own weapon to form Predaking’s arm cannon. Headstrong and Torox each use Predaking’s feet as massive shoulder-mounted mortars. There’s also a look at the Onyx Prime Titan Master, who looks like a good complement to the set in colors that contrast nicely with the Predacons.
Check out the images attached to this post.
PoweredConvoy
I figured as much, as those same pictures of the Takara one from the magazine have the small Primal's face colored incorrectly (just like the pre-production photos of the Hasbro version did before it was corrected).
Likely showing it wasn't a final version.
Digger
I told you it was a help sign from takara!
Jhund
Gonna stop you there , I think I saw a Japanese version out , and it’s the exact replicate of Hasbro’s, just incase you pay extra for something that is the same x Gonna need a moment to find it
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Stepper
Finally there is slight difference between Takara version and Hasbro version for POTP toys, I am so getting this Optimal Optimus
chuckcjc
Confirmed Takara Abominus is identical.
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RodimusSupreme
Takara, you sly dogs.
PoweredConvoy
This might change. As it was like that in the Figure King photos as well: Figure King #239 Scans: Power Of The Primes Optimal Optimus, Prime Masters, Elita-1, Abominus, Turbo Change Battle Command Optimus Prime and More. – Transformers News – TFW2005
This was before the smaller Primal's chin strap was painted silver. Before then it was just blue.
[Wing_Saber-X]
accidents do happen..
Digger
Lol that’s awesome.
[Wing_Saber-X]
Takara having to be all sneaky. dammit.
Jhund
lol actually only managed to spot it because I was touching up paint on mine and using reference images
Digger
Good job. Maybe this is a sign that takara is gonna start some exclusives now. Like they’re held hostage and they can only communicate to us through this head detail.
[Wing_Saber-X]
nice eye!
Jhund
Spotted one minor difference in product shots , not sure if it will be brought to final product.
More blue paint on takara’s head , while hasbro only has the head crest segment . Makes takara’s slightly more screen accurateView attachment 28056529
Digger
Only think of money. It’s purely money. Money is everything (hah get it? Abominus).
[Wing_Saber-X]
this
Sy-Rein
There is no difference between the Hasbro and Takara POTP figures.
franpincho
Any advantages ordering the TT version vs the US version? It’s $200+ shipped from amazon JP.
$150 here in the US and a high chance of being clearanced like Fort Max and Trypticon.
DoubleClouder
Really not sure on this one. The comprises for a toy this large just feel to great. I think I would have been ok with it, if it was at the standard CW size.
Sy-Rein
It seems he was joking, at least, I'm assuming he is, what with the movie shelf comment.
Meanwhile. Thanks for posting those higher quality scans. Predaking looks awesome!