A big thanks to 2005 Boards Member Bête Noire who has attended Japan’s Wonderfestival Winter 2008 and has shared a nice report on what Takara-Tomy brought along on display.
The first wave of Japan’s Transformers Classics release – Henkei Transformers – was shown, and first hand reports state that they are looking extremely good. Encore Jazz was also on display, and the warped face from previous reissues has been fixed. Trans-scanning Optimus Prime was also displayed, along with Music Label Optimus Prime Ipod Docking Station Trailer (Generation 1 Colors).
You can check out pictures from the event at Fantofan.
Altitron
Hey! I was there too, and my camera wasn't broken! (and it wasn't /that/ cold…)
Anywho, I finally got around to resizing and uploading my pictures. Take a gander at all the Japanese Transformery (Energon-y?) goodness by clicking the link below!
Enjoy!
– Alty
thygriever
i want the transcan prime! Too bad the HQ pics of him were a bit out of focus :\
Caterwaul
*cough* I'm considering it. I've got another project to finish first, though.
The Trans scanning line in general seems a bit Meh though.
Looking at other pics, this diorama is cool as heck.
http://tformers.net/g/generated/9071/DSC_1115__scaled_600.jpg
Anyone know any sites with a good overview of the convention en total?
doomtron
that ultramagnus is a dream. i want two and a shockwave. i am officially on the revoltech bandwagon!
SmF
Oh my freakin God.
I cannot explain how much I want that UM. I had so much hope when I saw the pictures and then I read that they were fan made. GAHHH!!!
*Runs away crying*
clonemanager
awesome story… I remembered Dorvack that anime when I was kid… loved it much more than transformers since the human driver can pilot the robot…. It was my dream car…
LSB
Oh yeah! Id id see that. I think it was obscenely expensive though.
OptimistPrime
That must be this awesome-looking display. Probably a fan custom, since it is on the same table as the Revoltech customs.
Backscatter
Shockwave and the new Ultra Magnus too please. Sigh.
Bendimus Prime
Wow, I'm really digging Trans-scanning Prime. I want to preorder him and Bumblebee, but I'm going to be pissed if they show up as store exclusives six months down the road (I'm looking at you 10th Ann. Beast Wars Convoy vs. Megatron set)
lookinglasself
So glad I preordered Henkei Prime and Megs. So sweet.
Also, Encore Jazz is now a definite MUST. He looks awesome!
I have SS and Grimlock preordered as well, but eh.. I'm not sure about them anymore.
cobra zartan
anyone see the new metalhawk kit
airfox
I read that … but I thought that wasn't such a big deal since neither show (this week's Wonderfest Winter or the upcoming Summer one) was/will be technically in 2007.
I guess they can't even sell those as unlicensed stuff, 'cause they molded the copyright there. Hopefully it works out for them … and if I can get any of those kits, better yet.
-airfox
Matrix Soul
Damn it I want to know more about Winar/Winard from Wingman!!
microclone
maybe there isnt any, maybe there isnt a MP grimmers, its all been speculation sofar.
Shin Densetsu
Hey that transcanning figure looks awesome, except for the big Prime helmet in robot mode. Nonetheless, I had no idea protoform armor was included, I thought the plane figure by itself represented the protoform. I am dissapointed that it will be the price of a voyager, but look forward to it. It looks like it can be sold in the US(judging by the packaging), so I hope it is brought over, at least as an exclusive. Most likely to target. I hate how the knee articulation will be hindered in robot mode(same problem Leader Prime has), but the toy looks like it has a lot of playability.
Bête Noire
Hell, if they want to send me a Wheelie and Powerglide for free (out of the goodness of their hearts), I'm sure that the goodness of my heart would be compelled to send them an equitable charitable donation towards the development of future products.
SydneyY
Jizai Toys blog referees to the kits they have already made to sell for the event. They can't sell those even if they get another "one day copyright" for the summer event, because as I mentioned, they have "Tomy 2007" stamped already (the new copyright should be 2008).
And I'm certain they have invested a lot to make those kits I really hope they can find some ways.
airfox
Loving that G1 colors movie Arcee.
The Transcanning look weird … I guess I'll wait until I'm able to see it in person.
Those two look pretty cool, but I hope it doesn't stop Kaiyodo from making both a proper Shockwave and an armored Magnus.
And that "Roadbuster" looks amazing.
Isn't there another Wonderfestival in the summer?
Tell me about it! Last year I was vacationing in Japan during Wonderfestival Winter and man … that's a line I don't want to do ever again.
Nothing I've previously been to, whether Botcon or Disneyworld during the summer, could've prepared me for that.
-airfox
MagnusPrimal
Thanks for the pics.
Encore Jazz has been preordered for a while now, and this just makes me even gladder I did it.
Megatron is the only figure that I think is improved enough from Hasbro's version to order, and even he isn't grabbing me like I thought he would. So that's good, I won't be tempted to spend more money on figures I already have.
I also would buy that Revolvtech Ultra Magnus and Shockwave if only they were official and going to be released at retail. Oh well.