Courtesy of 2005 Boards member Pixelmaster, Hobbybase and Hung Hing Toys 鴻興玩具 on Facebook we can share for you our first in-hand images of the new Beast Wars BWVS-01 Eternal Beast Showdown Optimus Primal vs Megatron 2-Pack.
This 2-pack contains premium repaints of Kingdom Optimus Primal and Megatron now in cartoon-accurate colors and details. We also have a look at the packaging including the retro style sleeve of the box.
See the images after the break and then sound off on the 2005 Boards!
Via Beast Wars Fans Forever Facebook group, Twitter user @nex_tf_nex and Instagram user @farblechar we can share for you our first in-hand images of the new Transformers Generations Selects Voyager Antagony.
This figure is a redeco of the Kingdom Inferno mold with a Transmetal Inferno extra head. The deco is based on the Botcon 1998 Antagony figure.
See the images after the break and then sound off on the 2005 Boards!
Another Threezero Transformers reveal for tonight we have fully painted images of their upcoming Optimal Primal who goes up for preorder August 24 at 9pm EDT.
Standing at approximately 11.2″ (28.5 cm) tall, the Transformers: Rise of the Beasts DLX Optimus Primal collectible figure captures the essence of the iconic leader of the Maximals as he appears in the film. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts DLX Optimus Primal takes the honor of having the most points of articulation in the DLX collectible toy line with approximately 74 points of articulation! He contains various interlinking segments for the arm, leg, and body movements, this dynamic range of poseability allows you to recreate the epic moments and battle scenes from the movie. Designed with a die-cast metal frame that maximum levels of durability and stability. The detailed weathered paint application brings out his battle-worn appearance, showcasing the character’s resilience and determination.
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts DLX Optimus Primal features three interchangeable faces that allow you to showcase the changes across different modes, providing versatility in your display options. The LED-illuminated eyes (requires AG13 batteries x 2, batteries not included) bring figure to life.
Included with the figure are several accessories that enhance the play and display possibilities. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts DLX Optimus Primal comes with two Cyber Blades that can combine into a single weapon, along with a metallic chain to connect them. Additionally, PVC fur has been added to the shoulder armor, perfectly replicating the silhouette from the film.
One of the hottest and unexpected reveals recently is the Takara-Tomy Missing Link line, which re-engineers original Generation 1 toys to add in additional features and articulation while keeping the general size and silhouette of the original. Missing Link C-01 and C-02 are the first two entries, being redone versions of the original Optimus Prime toy. One with the trailer, and one without. He was announced and went up for order in Japan earlier in the week. Now, US and international retailers are making their orders available as well.
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C-01 Missing Link Convoy (Toy Colors, With Trailer)
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In addition, several other Japanese first releases are now available at international retailers as well:
Transformers BWVS-06 Dinobot vs. Predacon Tarantulas 2-Pack
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Transformers Takara Tomy Lunar Cruiser Optimus Prime
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Takara Tomy have just updated their pre-orders for January 2024. This time we have listings for four Legacy and three Studio Series figures for the Japanese market plus some new stock images. Keep in mind that Takara Tomy use a different numeration for their releases.
We also have the official reveal of the Transformers Beast Wars Again BWVS-06 Inverse Confrontation (Kingdom Dinobot & Legacy Tarantulas premium redecos) will be also released in January 2024 in Japan. Additionally, pre-orders for Masterpiece Movie Bonecrusher and Lunar Cruiser Prime are live too.
Click on the bar to see the mirrored stock images and let us know your impressions on the 2005 Boards!
Via Game Fun House website (Hong Kong based) we have a better quality promotional image of the new Takara Tomy Beast Wars Again BWVS-06 Dinobot & Tarantulas 2-pack.
We finally have a better look at this special cartoon-accurate redecos of the Kingdom Dinobot and Legacy Tarantulas molds. According to the image, this 2-pack will be priced 9900 Yen ($69.46 approximately) and it’s schedule for release by January 31st, 2024.
Interested in this new premium pack? Let us know your impressions on the 2005 Boards!
Via baidu, it seems we have confirmation that Dinobot vs Tarantulas will be the next Takara BWVS set!
Though the photos provided are very low quality, they show both figures’ robot and beast modes, and it looks like Dinobot will come with a Golden Disk.
Stay tuned, hopefully we will have better quality images soon.
Update: Slightly better quality image added courtesy of 高雄冠軍玩具 on Facebook.
Via Flame Toys Twitter and ToysTV YouTube we have images of Flame Toys booth at the the ACGHK 2023 (Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong) event.
We have a closer look at the next installments of Flame Toys lines:
See the images after the break and stay tuned with this space for more updates!
Thanks to 2005 Boards member Daimao for giving us the heads up of some new Transformers merchandise found at US retail.
First, we have our first US sighting of two new Transformers Authentics Optimus Primal & Bumblebee Nerf Guns at a Target in Virginia Beach, Virginia. These are 16-round Nerf Elite 2.0 Series guns featuring Authentics/Evergreen art. We had learned about the Optimus Primal gun while back in April, but the Bumblebee gun is new.
Then, at the same store, the new Jada Toys Rise Of The Beasts RC Bumblebee 1977 Camaro was also spotted.
Happy hunting!
Japanese publishing company Fukkan have announced that they will be reprinting the Transformers Beast Wars II & Beast War Neo Manga for the Japanese market.
Back in 1998 and 1999, the Japanese series Beast Wars II and Beast Wars Neo received tie-in monthly magazine manga by Shoji Imaki (今木 商事). Each manga was set in a continuity different from the television anime. Now, the collected editions are getting reprinted in two tankōbon.
If you purchase the manga via Fukan.com, you will receive an exclusive colored card drawn by Shoji Imaki while supplies last.
See the cover images after the jump and then sound off on the 2005 Boards!