TF08.net has posted new pictures of the upcoming release of Henkei Ironhide. These new images show that this TakaraTomy version of Ironhide has metallic windows and a gray face, as opposed to the bright blue windows and blue face on the current version of Hasbro’s Universe Ironhide. The images can be seen by clicking on the picture to the left.
Update: Images of New Henkei Lucky Draw Convoy and Galvatron
Thanks to our very own SydneyY and 黄金仮面(Ougon-Kamen)san of Transformers Picture Circle, we now have pictures of the newly announced TV Magazine Lucky Draw Henkei Convoy and Galvatron. Our previous report was an error, with the second Lucky Draw figure being Galvatron and not Megatron. These Lucky Draw figures will be limited to 5 pieces each. Click on the picture to the left for images of these upcoming Lucky Draw figures.
New TV Magazine Lucky Draws of Henkei Convoy and Galvatron
TakaraTomy Updates Their Official Transformers Website for October 2008
TakaraTomy has made updates to their official Transformers website for the month of October. Added to the website are pages for Henkei C-09 Lambor, C-10 Streak, and D-05 Destron Octone as well as a section and page profiles for the first eight Marvel Crossovers. The Henkei Manga #3 and #4 that were included with Hot Rodimus, Skyfire, and Ramjet have also been uploaded.
Henkei Lambor, Streak, and Destron Octone Released
Auctions on eBay and Yahoo Japan are indicating that three new Henkei figures have been released by TakaraTomy in Asia. Now released and available are C-09 Lambor (Sideswipe), C-10 Streak (Silverstreak), and D-05 Destron Octone (Tankor).
Silhouette of Alternity Megatron Robot Mode and Confirmation of New Henkei Figures
The Cybergundam Blog, where the recently revealed Masterpiece Grimlock and Mickey Mouse Transformer images originated from, has also posted more images of items being solicited for early next year. Two of the solicitations are for the two colors of Alternity Megatron as a Nissan Fairlady Z. The newly revealed Encore figures are also shown and state that both Trailerbreaker and Hoist will be available in December of this year. The images feature a silhouette of Megatron’s robot mode. The rest of the solicitations confirm the Henkei line for the first quarter of next year and provides the first public looks at the new Dinobot and Hot Shot molds that will also be used in Universe. The release months of all these new figures are listed below:
December 2008: Encore 13 Trailbreaker, Encore 14 Hoist, C-12 Cheetas, C-13 Hound
January 2009: D-07 Cyclonus
February 2009: C-14 Ratchet, C-15 Inferno, Mickey Mouse Transformer
March 2009: C-16 Dinobot, C-17 Hot Rod, Alternity Megatron, Masterpiece Grimlock
In-Package Images of Transformers Henkei C-09 Lambor and D-05 Octane
TF08.net has posted in-package pictures of upcoming Transformers Heneki figures C-09 Lambor and D-05 Octane. These figures are due out on October 23rd. Click on the image to the left for the in-package images.
Transformers Henkei CharaHobby 2008 Exclusive Stuntron Wildrider Photo Gallery
Transformers @ The Moon has put up an extensive gallery of the CharaHobby 2008 Exclusive Stuntron Wildrider. This repaint of Classics Rodimus can be seen in all his glory in both robot and vehicle mode, as well as comparison shots with Classics Rodimus and the Botcon exclusive Shattered Glass Rodimus.
Henkei Skywarp Released in Japan
TFW2005 has received multiple reports that people who pre-ordered the exclusive Henkei Skywarp from Toy Market in Japan are receiving e-mails that their orders of Skywarp have shipped. Ganbo, the other online retailer receiving this exclusive, have not yet sent any notification. People who pre-ordered this figure through other online stores should see these stores getting this item in stock within the next week or so.