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Courtesy of Loopaza Mega Store we have our usual doses of Figure King Magazine Scans. Issue #254 brings us images of Studio Series Wave 7, Scrapmetal & Cogman, Siege Refraktor (Reflector) & Caliburst, Convoy x Atmos Safari Lebron Ver. And Legendary Nemesis Prime.

This month we only have 4 pages of Transformers items:

  • Studio Series Wave 7 – The Japanese release of Studio Series toys features a different numeration compared to the Hasbro releases and all classes are part of the same wave. We have some great shots of SS-29 Shatter (Bumblebee), SS-30 Optimus Prime (Bumblebee), SS-31 Cogman (The Last Knight), SS-32 Decepticon Scrapmetal (Revenge of the Fallen), and SS-33 Decepticon Rampage. All due to release on April, 27.
  • War For Cybertron: Siege Wave 6 –  We have a great shot of three gray protoypes of Refraktor (Reflektor) showcasing the combined camera mode. Additionally, we have a picture of Targetmaster Caliburst. Both due to release on August, 23.
  • Convoy x Atmos Safari Lebron Ver. – The newest variant of the MP-10 Convoy/Optimus mold comes in an original deco based on the respective Atmos Safari shoes.
  • Legendary Nemesis Prime – Revealed way back in March, this amazing black repaint of the Legendary Optimus Prime mold will be a 7-Net exclusive.

Check out all the images after the jump and let us know your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

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Courtesy of Autobase Aichi Facebook we have our first images of the amazing Transformers 35th Anniversary Exhibition held in Japan.

As we had reported before this event is being held at the Parco Musem in Ikebukuro, Japan from March 15th to Monday, April 1st, 2019. As we had expected this is a very impressive exhibition including:

  • An great room full of Transformers decoration and great dioramas of the live-action movies. Official merchandising and books are also available for the visitors.
  • A room full of prints and drawings of Japanese Transformers art. Packaging art and special illustrations of characters from the classic G1 toys and the Japanese exclusive series: The Headmasters, masterforec and Victory.
  • A great selection and display of Transformers toys from all generations: G1, G1 Japanese exclusives, G2, Siege, and the new MP-44 Convoy (Optimus Prime) 3.0 and MP-45 Bumblebee 2.0
  • A special Bumblebee The Movie display, showcasing a huge Bumblebee statue and full of several Bumblebee movie toys.
  • A special section of old Transformers prototypes. Some incredible samples, including a wooden prototype of Galvatron, mock-ups, resin samples of Sixshot, Japanese Godmasters (G1 Powermasters) among other treasures.

Click on the bar to see some key images mirrored on this news post and sound off your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

under Beast Wars, Japanese Transformers

The Takara Tomy Legends EX line brought us Blue Big Convoy and, as usual with these releases, an exclusive pack-in manga is included.

Blue Big Convoy is not a just straight repaint but a completely different character from the original Big Convoy on this continuity. This 2-page manga features both Blue Big Convoy and Big Convoy working together as a team. We can also spot several characters from Japanese Beast Wars II and Beast Wars Neo cartoons like Galvatron, Lio Convoy, Convoy (Optimus Primal) and Great Convoy, head of the Convoy Council (seen in Beast Wars Neo Cartoon).

The story seems to be a prelude to the Blue Big Convoy online manga we reported before. Click on the bar to check the mirrored images, including Blue Big Convoy’s bio card and other LG-EX pack in manga courtesy of 2005 Boards member PoweredConvoy.

under Generations / Classics, Japanese Transformers, Transformers Cyberverse, Transformers Movie Toys & Products

Via Loopaza Mega Store on Facebook we can share for you the new Takara Tomy July & August Releases which include figures for Studio Series, Masterpiece, War For Cybertron: Siege and Cyberverse.

There’s a small typo in the original image indicating 2018, but this obviously for 2019 releases. MPM-8 Megatron is re-scheduled to August which is close to the US release date. The Cyberverse toyline will start in Japan in July under the code TCV and the Studio Series and Siege Series also will continue accordingly. You can read the full listing with dates and prices below:

  • July 2019 – Studio Series SS-34 Decepticon Longhaul – 4500 Yen ($40.51)
  • July 2019 – Studio Series SS-35 KSI Boss – 4500 Yen ($40.51)
  • August 2019 – Studio Series SS-36 Dropkick (car mode) – 2800 Yen ($25.21)
  • August 2019 – Studio Series SS-36 Dropkick (car mode) – 2800 Yen ($25.21)
  • August 2019 – Studio Series SS-37 Decepticon Hightower – 2800 Yen  ($25.21)
  • August 2019 – Studio Series SS-38 Sky Drift (Helicopter mode) – 2800 Yen ($25.21)
  • August 2019 – Studio Series SS-39 Jetwing Optimus Prime – 6800 Yen ($61.21)
  • August 2019 – Masterpiece Movie MPM-8 Megatron – 20000 Yen ($180.04)
  • July 2019 – Cyberverse TCV-01 – Turbo Change Bumblebee – 1200 Yen ($10.80)
  • July 2019 – Cyberverse TCV-02 – Turbo Change Optimus Prime – 1200 Yen ($10.80)
  • July 2019 – Cyberverse TCV-03 – Wing Slicer Windblade – 2500 Yen ($22.51)
  • July 2019 – Cyberverse TCV-04 – Launcher Strike – Starscream – 3500 Yen ($31.51)
  • July 2019 – Cyberverse TCV-05 – Stinger Sword Bumblebee – 4500 Yen ($40.51)
  • July 2019 – Cyberverse TCV-06 – Matrix Attack Optimus Prime – 4500 Yen ($40.51)
  • July 2019 – Cyberverse TCV-07 – Fusion Cannon Megatron – 4500 Yen ($40.51)
  • August 2019 – Cyberverse TCV-08 – Turbo Change Megatron – 1200 Yen ($10.80)
  • August 2019 – Cyberverse TCV-09 – Turbo Change Wheeljack – 1200 Yen ($10.80)
  • August 2019 – Cyberverse TCV-10 – Burning Flame Grimlock – 3500 Yen ($31.51)
  • September 2019 – Cyberverse TCV-11 – Turbo Change Prowl- 1200 Yen ($10.80)
  • September 2019 – Cyberverse TCV-12 – Turbo Change Shockwave- 1200 Yen ($10.80)
  • September 2019 – Cyberverse TCV-13 – Jet Mission Prowl- 2500 Yen ($22.51)
  • September 2019 – Cyberverse TCV-14 – Shovel Fighter Starscream- 2500 Yen ($22.51)
  • September 2019 – Cyberverse TCV-15 – Battleship Power Bumblebee – 3500 Yen ($31.51)
  • September 2019 – Cyberverse TCV-16 – Wingfire Optimus Prime – 3500 Yen ($31.51)
  • August 2019 – Siege SS-27 – Caliburst – 900 Yen ($8.10)
  • August 2019 – Siege SS-28 – Refraktor- 2500 Yen ($22.51)

Click on the bar to see all the images, showing some prototypes and new images of these figures, and then sound off on the 2005 Boards!

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Last week we reported on a teaser posted by 7-Net Shopping in Japan about an upcoming exclusive figure. Today, they have fully revealed that exclusive figure on their website to be Legendary Nemesis Prime, a repaint of the Legendary Optimus Prime released back in Fall of 2018 as part of the Bumblebee Movie toyline in Japan.

Legendary Nemesis Prime will be a redecorated release consisting of mostly black repaint on the figure with teal highlights and red translucent windows, exuding that classic Nemesis Prime caricature. The Ion Blaster accessory from the original release will be included as well. The figure is open for preorder on 7-Net’s website now for 7,500 yen(before tax), which is not much higher than the 6,800 yen retail price of the original figure. However, you will have to wait until September 13th, 2019 to get your hands on this release online or in a 7-11 store in Japan. It’s very possible this release will be offered by some of our site sponsors, so keep an eye out for announcements from them if you’re interested. Check out the images of this evil clone after the break.

under Generation 1, Japanese Transformers, Transformers Movie Toys & Products

Via Snakas blog we have information and details of the upcoming Transformers 35th Anniversary Exhibition”The World Of Transformers” In Japan.

The event will be held at the Parco Musem in Ikebukuro from March 15th to Monday, April 1st, 2019. According to the Parco Museum website attendees could see many valuable materials such as toys and original art of the G1 era including invaluable wooden prototypes of the toys never seen before.

There will a special “Bumblebee corner” to celebrate the Japanese premiere of the Bumblebee movie in Japan.

Several toys and books will be available during the event:

  • A special pre-sale of “The Art Of Transformers Book” which contains a selection of packaging art of Japanese G1 and G2 toys. You will also receive a special poster by artist Hidetsugu Yoshioka for free, featuring G1 Optomus Prime and the new movie Bumblebee.
  • A Transformers 35 Anniversary sticker.
  • 1-Step Turbo Changers Optimus Prime and Bumblebee will be given away to school kids who attend the event while supplies last.
  • Masterpiece Movie MPM-06 Bumblebee and MPM-07 Ironhide will be available for purchase at the venue.
  • Several other goods will be sold like T-shirts, cups, keychains, bag and more.

To top it all, you can also visit the previously reported “Bumblebe Cafe” which is located in the same building. Lucky Japanese fans will sure enjoy this event. Click on the bar to see all the mirrored images on this news post, and then sound off on the 2005 Boards!

under Japanese Transformers, Transformers Masterpiece

About one week ago, we reported a new color version of MP-10 will be released in Japan. Now thanks to twitter user Alfes2010‘s higekuma toy blog, we have some in hand images of the MP-10 ASL Convoy Atmos Safari Lebron Ver. fresh from Japan. The set of images depicts the Masterpiece figure with its unique paint scheme, highlighting key features like the Lebron emblem on the right shoulder, the leopard print sections, and the earth toned matrix. We can also see the Convoy figure being put into some fun basketball playing poses as well (basketball accessory is not part of the release). Check out some image after the jump. For the full set of images, check out the higekuma toy blog post here. Will you be adding this to your collection of unique MP-10s? Let us know on boards!

under Japanese Transformers, Transformers Movie (Just Movie)

Transformers: Bumblebee movie is less than a month away for Japan and with it, comes an official Bumblebee themed Café hosted by none other than Takara.

The café will open on March 8th and it’ll go on till March 31st at the Ikebukuro Parco store in Tokyo. Decorations inside the café will be done by Sanrio Co. Ltd. (Hello Kitty fame)

Multiple QR codes can be found hidden within the store; which will unlock a special secret message from Ryōhei Kimura who lends his voice to our titular character.

Several examples of some of the menu items can be found attached with this news post. You can visit Takara’s official website for additional info.

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Amazon Japan has updated their listing for the upcoming Mazinger Z vs Transformers Manga/Comic with an image of their exclusive cover.

The cover art comes courtesy of artist Tsuyoshi Nonaka who contributed to our franchise with several illustrations for Japanese TV Magazine as part of Studio OX. The cover resembles the style of Mazinger Z posters showcasing a menacing dark background with a mix-up of Megatron and Dr. Hell‘s faces, with Optimus Prime and Mazinger Z in the front. To top it all, we can spot a happy Boss Borot riding a not-so-happy Grimlock!

We are sure fans of both franchises are really looking forward for this crossover. The planned publication date of this book is March 28, 2019 so stay tuned with TFW2005 for more details and information.

Check out the cover after the jump and sound off your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

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Japanese chain Seven Net have tweeted an image teasing… something. We’re not entirely sure what they have up their sleeves other than by appearance it is either a version of Age of Extinction Evasion Optimus Prime or the larger Bumblebee Movie Legendary Optimus Prime.

According to the tweet, this is a Bumblebee Movie commemoration and all will be revealed next week on 8 March at 2pm. Based on that text we can assume this is an exclusive to tie in to the Bumblebee Movie’s launch in Japan – but your guess is as good as ours to what that could be beyond being a reuse of either Evasion Optimus or Legendary Optimus based on the silhouette.

Watch this space and we’ll provide an update when the unveiling takes place next week.