Thanks to 2005 Boards members lord ginrai and PoweredConvoy for sharing the Figure King # 237 Scans: Encore God Fire Convoy, Legends Grand Maximus And Greatshot, RC Squeeks And More in our forums.
This is the issue where we got our first image of MP Dinobot Prototype we informed previously, but this was part of another great set of images for upcoming releases by Takara in Japan. We have a good view at Encore God Fire Convoy and his components: Fire Convoy and God Magnus. This re-issue will come with new phrases and sound clips, and we have a picture of Takashi Matsuyama. the original voice actor of God Magnus on his recording session of new audio clips and phrases for the reissue, he’s even holding the original toy. On the Legends side, we have images of LG-EX Grand Maximus and Greatshot, and the new wave of Deluxe Legends with Seaspray, Top Spin and Twin Twist showcasing some extra deco and their Targetmaster partners. The Last Knight RC Sqweeks is also shown. As an extra bonus, we have a look at Prime 1 Studio Beast Wars Megatron Statue and the next release of the new Diaclone line: DA-17 Big Powered GV.
You can check the mirrored images after the jump and then sound off at the 2005 Boards!
Automorpher
Posted this in another thread earlier…Yes, it's happening.
BWfan86
Interesting. Wonder what the QC problems were
Sam
Woah. Is that a first for Takara?
primalxconvoy
It seems that the recent God Fire Convoy re-release is going to be recalled?
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Shmoptimus Prime
My mistake.
Argus
Say what? Seriously?
Might have to retrieve it from m4 4 year old LOL
GizmoTron
Probably not since the original toy didn't include all the extras and I don't recall Brave using any of that extra stuff in the cartoon.
Plus the Encore Fort Max sold poorly, so there's that. And actually I think there's a better chance now of the new Fort Max mold getting a limited run as Brave like they're doing for Grand Max.
Starscream Gaga
Yeah. The Movie The Best Grimlock and Strafe have retooled backs to accommodate their new accessories, Optimus and Bumblebee respectvely, so that they can ride them.
I think you misread my post. It's the Movie The Best line that has the retools, not the Studio Series.
Black Convoy
Considering that the original set that came with the sword can go for 1000 bucks, this new set price does not sound bad for me.
halfaway
Fire Convoy and God Magnus — do we know why so Pricey ??
jasonw
Yeah. I think that would be obvious from my post.
CrossHero
What I heard about those parts that are no longer chromed is that they are now covered with metallic paint like the Animated figures from Takara. In my opinion, this is much better and closer to the original animation model then the chrome. Also no chrome can start to flake on those larger areas and make the figures look ugly (or at least no longer that good looking).
Raiyuki
I kinda want this set but not that price. I already have the Costco set from Cybertron which I still treasure (one of the best gifts I ever got and one I never expected) this boxed set looks really nice (and they included the spear which sweetens the deal). Apparently I might go to Japan soon so perhaps I'll pick it up there.
Toolala
That'd be awesome. though Id much rather see an Encore Grand Max over a Brave, considering Brave max is still semi affordable 2nd hand.
PoweredConvoy
You're welcome.
AutobotAlvaron
I wonder, since the Encore Line now includes CarRobots/RID2000, if Takara would do a complete Brave Maximus with Cog/gasket/Grommet, the Master Sword, & all the Fort Max weapons? I sure hope so!
blackconvoy_D01
MP Fire Convoy and God Magnus would be more exciting.
Toolala
You are talking like Japanese exclusives are the only things Takara makes. both the TLK and Studio Series figures are designed by both Hasbro and Takara together and released the same from both as well. the Movie the Best stuff is to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the movie franchise, and to give fans who missed out on those long out of production molds a chance to pick them up in nice shiny paint. and reissues have always been a thing, how can you complain about this while not complaining about pretty much every platinum edition release? that line has both g1 reissues, repaints of old as shit molds, and is overpriced just like this reissue. there was also the commemorative series back in the day by Hasbro. I just think its silly to complain about reissues like Takara is only doing em now out of laziness or something, they've always been a thing in the brand.
Night Flame
Oops. Guess I didn't look closely enough at the pictures when I said what I said about the plastic.
Megatronwp38
I wouldn't mind a minty fresh set of these guys, not sure at that price though. I still have my original set, even though primes tires split years ago. Plus I still have a sealed set of original plus a sealed set of the sams club exclusive ones where prime is yellow. So not sure I'll bite at these.