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Via Planet Iacon Facebook, we have images of the new Beast Wars Masterpiece MP-46 Blackarachnia that was on Display At Asia Comic Con 2019.

The Asia Comic Convention event was held in Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and Hasbro’s booth had fan-favorite Predacon femme fatale on display at the event. Two figures were shown: one in spider mode and another in beast mode. While we can spot some mistransformed parts, the images show the impressive finishing and proportions in both modes. It is also remarkable that there’s practically no backpack in the robot mode, something that we are sure collectors will really appreciate.

Click on the bar to see the mirrored images on this news post and sound off your impressions on the 2005 Boards! Don’t forget that Blackaracnia will ship soon and you can still pre-order her via our sponsors links below.

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Courtesy of Loopaza Mega Store we have our usual doses of Figure King Magazine Scans. Issue #260 shows some extra images of War For Cybertron Siege (Featuring Apeface), Transformers Cyberverse, Generations Selects & Encore Big Convoy Final Battle Ver

This month we have only 2 pages of Transformers content:

  • War For Cybertron Siege – We have some extra images of Wave 12 (for Japanese market) focusing on the new SG-46 Apeface in all his modes and his Titan Master Spasma. We also have a look at the rest of this wave consisting of SG-43 Singe,
    SG-44 Direct-Hit & Power Punch and SG-45 Crosshairs.
  • Transformers Cyberverse – The next releases for Japan are coming in hot with Battle Class Jetfire & Tank Cannon and Sky-Byte & Driller Drive, and Elite Class Megatron & Chopper Cut.These figures are exactly the same as Hasbro’s releases.
  • Generations Selects – Some shots of Takara Tomy Mall exclusives Seacons Kraken (Seawing) and Lobclaw (Nautilor).
  • Encore Big Convoy Final Battle Ver. – This reissue of Big Convoy includes his Mastrix Buster cannon and Navi figurine.

Click on the bar to see all the mirrored images on this news post and then share your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

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Takara Tomy Mall website has updated the listing of their exclusive Encore Big Convoy Reissue Matrix Buster Edition with our first look at the packaging.

This special reissue of Big Convoy mold comes in the original toy colors (different from the anime-accurate deco of the regular Encore reissue) The most important part of this new reissue is the enormous Matrix Buster cannon seen during the final battle in the Beast Wars Neo cartoon.

The packaging is completely new, with a closed box featuring a cool Big Convoy art holding his massive Matrix cannon, and with a small image of his toy mammoth mode on the lower right corner.

Additionally, they have uploaded an interview (pdf file in Japanese) with the Takara Tomy design team about this new reissue with some new information about this figure:

Update: More details from the interview thanks to 2005 Boards member Powered Convoy.

  • Additional images of the gray prototype of the Matrix Buster.
  • The new accessory will work with any other release of the mold.
  • It will also include a remolded Matrix that can collapse its lateral holders, so it can be placed inside the Matrix Buster as seen in the Beast Wars Neo cartoon.
  • It seems the cannon and Navi figurine were originally planned to go with the first Encore reissue, but they were not ready on time.
  • The team really tried to recreate all the parts and gimmicks seen in the original cartoon.
  • Encore Anime colors was released to align with the Beast Wars Masterpieces.
  • Anime colors didn’t get the Matrix Buster because that would’ve been too expensive and they weren’t certain the market could support the price and having a release in anime colors was prioritized.
  • To help recoup the costs of updating the mold to current times, Blue Big Convoy was released.
  • The Matrix Buster was originally planned back in 1999 as a weapon against the planet-sized Unicron and was connected to Big Convoy’s “prosthetic” left arm, but since the Unicron toy was dropped, the story was changed and a Matrix Buster edition of Big Convoy was never made.
  • Since Blue Big Convoy and Anime Colors Big Convoy were popular, they were able to afford making the Matrix Buster, and they also wanted to reissue the original toy colors.​

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Following other previous Takara Tomy releases, we can report that the new Transformers Masterpiece Burning Convoy will be available as EB Games And Zing Exclusive In Australia.

This special red redeco of Masterpiece Optimus Primal is based on his special appearance in the Japanese Beast Wars II movie. You can already pre-order it via EB Games or Zing Australian websites for $198 AUD ($134.18) with a deposit of $30.00 AUD ($20.33). The expected release date is March 21st, 2020.

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Looks like the Burning Convoy repaint of MP-38 Optimus Primal is happening, as we now have official pictures and a listing in Previews World! After a listing by sponsor Big Bad Toy Store kicked things off a couple days ago, he’s set to arrive in March 2020 and is retailing for around $112.00. Being in Previews also means he has official US distribution and should be at comic shops in addition to online retailers. Check the description below and read on for the pics!

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From Hasbro Toy Group. Takara pays homage to the Beast series with MP-38 Masterpiece Burning Convoy! A redeco of the Masterpiece MP-32 Optimus Primal, this figure pays homage to the Burning Convoy redeco of the original limited-edition Optimus Primal released as a promotion for the Beast Wars Special movie! Transforms from robot to gorillla and includes 2 cyber blades, and 4 alternate face plates for Beast and Robot Mode. Concealed cannons can be revealed when in bot mode in his arms and shoulders. Features removable/replacable face masks, and his tell-tale swords, this is a Masterpiece not to be missed!

In Shops: Mar 25, 2020
Final Orders Due: Oct 07, 2019
SRP: $111.99

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Attention Australian fans. We can report that the upcoming Encore Big Convoy With Matrix Buster have been listed as an EB Games And Zing Exclusive In Australia.

This new Encore release brings us the Big Convoy toy (in original toy colors, different from the cartoon-accurate first Encore release) that includes the massive Matrix Buster Cannon (as seen in the final battle in the Beast Wars Neo Cartoon) and a cute Navi figurine (the small navigation drone seen in the show). You can already pre-order it via EB Games or Zing Australian websites for $148 AUD ($101.80) with a deposit of $30.00 AUD ($20.63).

As Ozformers informed, this item needs to be pre-ordered before Friday September 27th, and it is expected to be released on February 29th, 2020.

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Attention Masterpiece collectors! A listing in BigBadToystore got our attention since it’s about a possible Masterpiece MP-38+ Burning Convoy.

What is this about? Optimus Primal made a special appearance in the Japanese exclusive Beast Wars II Movie where he teamed up with Lio Convoy. Both got power-up versions, with Optimus Primal (named Convoy in Japan) now in vibrant red colors. This special red version was also released as a figure using the original Optimus Primal mold in 1998 in Japan, and then using the Robot Masters Optimus Primal mold in 2004.

The new listing and name may suggest that a red redeco of the Masterpiece Optimus Primal mold is in the works. It also indicates an expected release date on March 2020. As usual, take this with a grain of salt until we get an official confirmation.

In the mean time, you can sound off your impressions on the ongoing discussion on the 2005 Boards!

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Takara Tomy Mall has updated a new Big Convoy Reissue Matrix Buster Edition listing, finally revealing the official release of the prototype seen at Wonder Festival 2019 in Japan.

This special reissue of Big Convoy mold comes in the original toy colors, not the anime-accurate deco of the recent Encore reissue. The most important part of this new reissue is the enormous Matrix Buster cannon seen during the final battle in the Beast Wars Neo cartoon. This is a massive accessory, almost as big as the figure itself. As seen in the cartoon, you can insert Big Convoy’s Matrix inside his cannon. The Matrix buster is very detailed, including cables that connect to Big Convoy’s body. To top it all, a small Navi figurine is included too. Navi was a small flying drone/computer that helped Big Convoy and his crew to control their spaceship Gung-Ho.

This great reissue is scheduled for release on February 2020 for 9,720 Yen or $91.54 approximately. While this release is a Takara Tomy Mall exclusive, fear not since our sponsors will open pre-orders any time soon.

Stay tuned with TFW2005 for more updates when available! Click on the bar to see the mirrored images and then sound off on the 2005 Boards!

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Courtesy of Loopaza Mega Store we have our usual doses of Figure King Magazine Scans. Issue #259 shows some great new images of Masterpiece MP-48 Lio Convoy, War For Cybertron Siege Wave 11 Rumble & Ratbat, Rung And Spinister, Transformers Cyberverse Power Of The Spark, Generations Selects King Poseidon (Piranacon) And Super 7 Super Cyborg and Wakuwaku Keshi Figures  

This month we have 12 pages of Transformers pages:

  • Masterpiece MP-48 Lio Convoy – More images of Lio Convoy in full color, showing off all his modes and gimmicks. Sadly, the previously shown Artemis figurine is confirmed to be cancelled.
  • Takara Tomy War For Cybertron Siege Wave 11 – Pictures of the upcoming new Siege figures for the Japanese Market: SG-40 Autobot Rung, SG-41 Rumble & Ratbat and SG-42 Spinister.
  • Transformers Cyberverse Power Of The Spark – Images of the new that will debut in Japan: Spark Armor Elite Class Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, Battle Class Prowl and Starscream, and 1-Step Changers Prowl and Shockwave.
  • Generations Selects King Poseidon (Piranacon) – A new great shot of the combined form of the Seacons (gray prototype), and some shots of the colored samples of Turtler (Snaptrap) and Gulf (Skalor) in all their modes.
  • Super 7 Super Cyborg and Wakuwaku Keshi Figures – Super 7 products have made their wave into Japanese shelves. We have images of the Super Cyborg Optimus Prime and Megatron (in all their variants) and the small and fun super-deformed G1 figurines of the Wakuwaku Keshi Surprise line.

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Courtesy of Japanese site Chohenken, we can share for you some images and information of the Transformers 35th Anniversary Celebration – Transformers Fight! Super Robot Sonic Festival 2019 Special Event In Japan.

This event was held at “MOGRA Akihabara”, a well-known anime & game music disco, the past August 2nd and it was a very original night. Japanese DJs played several Transformers songs from G1 Japan shows to the live-action movies. The main stage was decorated with an exhibition of Beast Wars II toys and it was another chance to show off the new Masterpiece Lio Convoy colored prototype together with several of the original toy variations over the time. Some Takara Tomy designers like Hisashi Yuuki, the original Lio Convoy’s toy designer, were at the venue and spent time with the fans. Some of the toys seen:

  • An almost full line up of the Japanese Beast Wars II figures, including the impressive Tako Tank vehicle.
  • Masterpiece Lio Convoy Color Prototype
  • The original Beast Wars II Lio Convoy toy.
  • Flash Lio Convoy. Redeco to resemble Lio Convoy’s power-up version as seen in the Beast Wars II movie.
  • ToysRUs Japan Exclusive Black Lio Convoy. The original inspiration for RID Scourge/Nemesis Prime/Black Convoy deco.
  • Lucky Draw Galva-Lio Convoy. Limited repaint in Beast Wars II Galvatron purple colors.
  • Lucky Draw Multi-Color Lio Convoy. One of the rarest variants of this mold. Released via TV-Magazine in 1998 in red, black, gray and yellow. This may be our first proper pictures of this toy itself. 
  • Original early sketch of Lio Convoy for the Beast Wars II cartoon.
  • Early sketch of the new Masterpiece Lio Convoy
  • Magazines, PVC figurines and more

It was sure a fun event for Japanese fans. You can read the 2 articles on Chohenken website here and here including interviews with Takara Tomy’s representative (in Japanese). You can even watch the concert via Twitch for those fans who enjoy Japanese Transformers themes, as your fellow newsie here. Click on the bar to see some key pictures and then sound off on the 2005 Boards!