Wonderfest is not over for TFW2005! Our very own mod Gamerlingual attended the event bringing us some great fresh and clear images from the event.
To top it all, he had the chance to talk with some Takara Tomy representatives at the venue and get some interesting statements about some topics:
- About the Armada Optimus Prime new mold: No decision as to whether to put him in Masterpiece, Generations, or another line. It hasn’t been canceled but nothing has been decided what to do with him as they wanted to show the prototype to gauge interest.
- Regarding recent QC issues found in Masterpiece Hound: Regarding the factories, different materials were used in Vietnam but they were unaware how they would pan out for Hound as they were unaware of what the results will be. They know of the breakages right now, but no decision has been made for a future re-release or if they will change the factories or materials.
- Regarding the recent constant price increment: Takara Tomy booth director mentioned that fans have overly demanded for the cartoon aesthetic. So in order to pull off the cartoon aesthetic while maintaining the proper alt mode, the number of parts for each figure has gone up compared to the Masterpiece Datsuns or Wheeljack. The cost of materials has also gone up which also contributes to the rise in pricing. On this matter, Gamelingual let him know that many fans feel that they will be forced to quit the hobby if the prices become too expensive. The response was that this this is something they have discussed with the executives and it contributes to the decisions of what figures will be made next.
There you are fellow fans and collectors, word from Takara Tomy about some recent important matters. But this is not all, click on bar to see the new images from the event, showing Studio Series Devastator, Masterpiece Tigatron, Arce, Lio Convoy and more, Earthrise, Seacons, and the MP-10 Atmos Duck Cammo version which were on display at the event.
Update: Even more new images with close-ups and different angles of the figure at the event for a total of more than 100 images. Enjoy!
Click on the bar to see all the gallery and then sound off your impressions on the 2005 Boards!
Sky79
Hahahah!
OK that got me m8t
TheCianinator
Oh if we don't at least get a 3P wrecking scrote I'm going to riot in the streets
Kaynowa
If I didn't think of it as a legitimate hobby why would I have invested any time into it to go as deep as actually interacting with anyone on the boards? I just don't take any of it seriously, it's a bunch of toys and mediocre at best cartoon and an underwhelming comic series.
Sky79
Sounds illegitimate to me. But, as you wish.
Kaynowa
I didn't say it wasn't legitimate, I said it wasn't something to take serious.
Sky79
I've made it already.
Incidentally. If it wasn't a legitimate hobby, there wouldn't be money in it.
Kaynowa
…that point being?
Sky79
Thank you for making my point
Kaynowa
They only don't because kids buy them too. The DS has them, there was a CrazyDevy addon for them for the Legends class, it isn't like everyone is oblivious that it's stupid. But it's the fun stupid that reminds people that this whole fucking hobby is one giant joke and anyone taking it seriously needs to re-evaluate.
Sky79
Not going to lie, Black Mamba got the job done and done well. The larger size lends itself to customization, the LED headlight kit make for Bumblebee would fit right in.
But the option to take off/put on the top would be awesome. Wrist movement, opening/closing hands, light-piped head.
BIOMEC
One of Bay's Devastator balls is more amazing than the complete G1 Devastator.
Kaynowa
You saying you don't like the current one or don't know about it? Sure it's the convertible model and not the closed roof model in the picture if that matters to you, but it doesn't change his robot mode all that much
Sky79
True…….. But here I am
[Raises glass] Here's hoping for an awesome Studio series Sideswipe-
T-Hybrid
I mean, you could just not join the conversation about Studio Series.
Sky79
Ok then let's go full tilt. Where are the dangling balls?
They want it……….. Right?
T-Hybrid
Yeah, I too hate when people who aren't me get something they like for a change.
Kaynowa
There were 3 major Devastator (or Devastator-like) appearances. G1 got his time with that Titan Class. The only other one is the one from Energon, but since it's from Energon, no one acknowledges it unless it's to bash on it. Give the movie fans a break and let them have this. It isn't taking away from a G1 one
BigRed
lmao
samisham
It's a set people want from a very popular series, f course they're going to.
Sky79
I\'m seeing nothing here, that Tigertron is 10+ years overdue though.
But………..Seeing them obliviously embracing the Bay movie Devastator is depressing