The recent release of the new Transformers Generations book included some declarations of Takara Tomy Designers.
While brief, the article titles “Towards 2020 with transformers, following the 35th Anniversary” features statements from Takara Tomy designers Kojin Ono (Veteran G1 designer who also worked in the original G1 Raiden toy), Hisashi Yuuki (designer from several lines since Beast Wars II, including RID Optimus Prime) and Onohara Daisuke (G-Shock Master Optimus Prime).
They confirm some rumors as well as bring us new information about the “Raiden Project” announced by Takara during the “A Railway Story In The Sky” exhibition in Japan.
- Raiden, the Japanese exclusive train combiner, is confirmed to be released for the Masterpiece line.
- No official release date yet.
- They want to bring real trains to the great train fan base in Japan.
- The project will be taken by senior Takara Tomy designers this time.
What are your expectations on Raiden for the Masterpiece line? Sound off your impressions on the 2005 Boards!
NoiseMaker
Thanks for the advice – will check when Im home later!
I couldnt resist getting the ab piece out and putting in place – it makes such a huge difference, i havent seen a pic yet that fully does it justice.
Also found that kaen can easily flip up and back a bit, hiding the… uhh.. sack. View attachment 30574062 View attachment 30574063 View attachment 30574064 View attachment 30574065
ThatGuyCalledBlaster
At least on the 3P side of the forums, i've seen it be fair game to drop a message in the forum for a specific toy and linking to the BST, I at least don't see any issue with it, also for exactly why @Throway mentioned.
Throway
I think it's fine to advertise here. Chances are people aren't scouring the junkeon forum daily
Macrossprime83
Horrible. Inexcusable for a premium product.
Macrossprime83
Yes and I have already sold 2 of them on this thread including a body part as well.
Datsun87
It's OK. He is his own nurse.
Paco Grande
You know there's a Buy/Sell/Trade section of this forum where the ads go right?
Macrossprime83
If anyone is interested, I’m selling my MPG-07 for 110 and free shipping that excludes the metal hip part that goes to Raiden!
im just trying to avoid any fees as possible
Macrossprime83
Hey guys, selling my final extra of Ginou/Ginoh! No hip part though
Masterpiece Transformers MPG-07 Trainbot Ginoh NO HIP PIECE FOR RAIDEN Takara | Mercari
Paco Grande
I would thoroughly check that poor figure for cracks. That shipping box has been through a lot and the plastic tray can only absorb so much abuse. And sorry but the image of a completely destroyed box with a giant “FRAGILE” label on it is sort of hilarious. I hope your train bot is OK.
NoiseMaker
DPD – I use OmegaLock in the UK.
This is the first time I've had a dinged up box though to be fair. That said there was no apology or anything from the driver and no way to tell when it happened.
Its cool, Ginou looks a little shaken up in the box though.
lord ginrai
That’s horrific! Glad the actual toy box isn’t too badly damaged and I’m sure the figure inside is totally fine. But man, that’s rough. Which company handled delivery?
NoiseMaker
GINOU HAS ARRIVED!!View attachment 30570942 View attachment 30570943View attachment 30570944
…. coukd have been SO Much worse… phew.
BronzeLeagueHero
Just wanted to report that now both of the knees on my Yukikaze have given up on life, and both of them now have replacement pin (screw) surgery. Needed to drill out and reinforce the entire thing with glue/epoxxy.
Took out the existing pin on the new knee break and replaced the entire joint with a screw going the whole length. I used a soldering iron to heat up the pin to melt the plastic it's dug into, and some precision tweezers to lift the pin out.
Lots of visible damage, but with both knees gone Raiden won't hold its own weight on that leg. Had to be done. I'm happy that it still transforms at least.
Hope the diaclone recolor has better design or QC on those knees!
Thundershot
So, upon discovering that the new Trainbots are both medics, I’m adding them to Ratchet’s medical staff! One down, one to go!
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Avaran
Ginou back in stock at Amazon Japan now for those who want one!
Macrossprime83
I meant the paint looks better and it pops compared to the manilla colored original
KylerWilmoth
Doesn't mean the applied paint can't feel better/more durable
Throway
I'm like 99 percent sure they have the same amount of paint
Macrossprime83
I love the quality of these recent Masterpiece releases. I also noticed the molding is a bit different on Ginoh and the paint job is more premium!
Also, one of my three copies of MPG-07 and the hip part have been sold. Thank you to those that did business with me!
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