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Courtesy of Autobase Aichi, we have a nice set of stock images of the next Takara Tomy figures for the Siege line: SG-25 Brunt & SG-26 Jetfire.

The new images surfaced via Amazon Japan. SS-25 Brunt listing indicates a pre-order of 3,780 Yen ($34.22). This very first modern rendition of Trypticon’s little partner can’t be more pleasant to the optics. Now a Deluxe Weaponizer, Brunt can split unto multiple parts and weapons for other Siege toys (some images combined with Skytread available).  Highlty poseable in robot mode, and with an alt mode that is clearly inspired by his G1 counterpart.

SS-26 Jetfire pre-order goes for 19440 Yen ($175.96 approximately) and the new images reveal a lot of details about this highly expected new rendition of Jetfire. The robot mode is highly inspired by his G1 cartoon design, but the includes about 10 extra weapons, armor and an extra helmet. Combine all these parts on the robot mode to get a new armored Jetfire which resembles his design seen his G1 toy commercial. The Cybertronian jet mode is also based on the G1 cartoon, and you can also combine the 3 plastic flame effects included into 2 big blasts for his turbines! The images show Jetfire sporting a Decepticon insignia rather than the Autobot one seen on the first images. Some fans think this could be a rotating piece on the chest, or an optional sticker. Don’t forget that Jetfire debuted as a Decepticon in the classic G1 cartoon, and then became a heroic Autobot.

Both figures are due to release on July 26, 2019 in Japan. Click on the bar to see all the images on this news post and then sound off on the 2005 Boards!

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The official Takara twitter page has tweeted out the first image of their booth from Wonderfest 2019. Wonderfest is happening this weekend, so more images will surely be rolling in. But, to kick things off, this image gives us our very first look at the recently announced new Masterpiece G1 Bumblebee! This Bumblebee looks like it’s going to reflect the Generation 1 Sunbow animation model very well and the alternate mode is very chibi looking.

Additionally, from what we can see in the display, there appears to be some new Takara LGEX figures incoming. Right above a display of Big Powered are two grey prototypes. Rumors incoming from people on site are saying this is a Star Convoy or possible Star Saber with an Armada Optimus Prime. Take that information with a grain of salt for the moment. We will have more information on these releases as Wonderfest kicks off and images start to come in.

For now, check out the images after the jump!

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Thanks to an announcement by Tokyo Book Store Village Books, a marvelously illustrated official crossover comic of epic proportion for the clash between the original Super Robot “Mazinger Z” and the Super Robotic Lifeforms “Transformers” will be published. The announcement dubbed the book as a realization of the miraculous crossover between two of the world’s most famous robotic hero properties. The book will be produced in B5 sizing (176 x 250 mm or 6.9 x 9.8 inches), with a unified story and full color illustrations in an American Comic art style by a team of 6 prolific Japanese Artists.

According to the synopsis, the story will be about forces of the Cybertrons and the Destrons being sucked into a space-time distortion across dimensions, then appearing in a time Japan where Mazinger Z is active. It is here, along with Dr. Hell and Baron Ashura, that a battle will be unveiled between the 4 sides.

The team of artists on this book includes: Yuu Kinutani (The Apocalypse of Devilman, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex), Hayato Sakamoto (The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye, Takara Transformers Legends Manga), Eiji Yoshioka (Transformers Illustrator, eHobby Comics), Kazumi Hoshi (Mazinkaiser SKL, Dino Getter), Hidetsugu Yoshioka (various packaging art from Transformers Masterforce, Victory, and Zone, eHobby, Henkei), and Naoto Tsushima (Henkei! Transformers packaging artist, various IDW Transformers covers). The normal release cover will be done by Mazinger Z creater Go Nagai himself.

The book will feature 4 different covers with one on the normal release, one on the Amazon Japan exclusive, and two store exclusives versions at Village Books. The book will be 104 pages long, with a release date of March 28th 2019 and a retail price of 1980 Yen.

This comic is looking to be an amazing collection of giant robot art. Will you be adding it in your art collection? Sound off on our boards and let us know. For more information on the staff and release information on the book, check them out here [Read more…]

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To commemorate the release of Transformers: Bumblebee movie in Japan, Volkswagen is hosting a special giveaway promotion for a cute Bumblebee plushie; which from the looks, seems to be able to “transform” as well.

To win 1 out of 100 plushies, the consumer must have a valid Volkswagen Registration Number in Japan. If they do, they can simply fill out a form and apply. 100 winners will be chosen at random (via a lottery).

The competition starts today and will end on March 31st.

Transformers: Bumblebee will hit Japanese theaters on March 22nd.

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Japanese publication TV Magazine has posted an image of the cover of their April edition. As has been a tradition for TV Magazine, there is a Transformers exclusive which is going to be on offer with the April TV Magazine – a translucent yellow Bumblebee. This “Energon Charge” Bumblebee is a limited edition remold of the Bumblebee movie line Energon Igniters Speed Series VW Bumblebee – with the main difference between the two being the translucent yellow plastic. It’s a cool looking exclusive – check out the cover image showcasing the figure attached to this post.

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After just being revealed yesterday, we already have stock images of the upcoming SS-EX Drift with Dinobots and MB-EX Bumblebee. This drift is the Japanese release of Hasbro exclusive Drift. Bumblebee is a recolor of the Age Of Extinction mold with a new arm cannon.

Will you be adding these guys to your collection? Share your thoughts in the thread.

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Thanks to Twitter user @kamitosakura, we can share for you some great in-hand images of the new Encore Big Convoy for your viewing pleasure.

This new edition of the Cybertron (Maximal) Leader of the Japanese exclusive series: Beast Wars Neo, features cartoon-accurate colors like vibrant yellow in the shoulders and a clean and brilliant white on the body in robot mode and glossy brown and painted pupils on mammoth mode. The figure retains all their original gimmicks and accessories like the removable Matrix for Big Convoy’s chest.

Encore Big Convoy should be shipping any time soon, and you can still order this great mold via our sponsors below. Check out all the images attached to this news post and sound off on the 2005 Boards!

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Takara Tomy Mall Website has uploaded the respective Web Manga/Comic for their new Takara Tomy Mall Exclusive LG-EX Repug & Grotes (Repugnus & Grotusque).

We have a long 12-page manga/comic this time. This story, Japanese text only at the moment, brings a great load of Transformers lore from all eras. We can spot characters from Beast Wars (both American and Japanese shows), Beeastformers (known outside Japan as Battle Beasts), Galvatron (G1 toy colors) and an army of G2 Characters including the Cyberjets, Laser Rods and Laser Cycles.

The story concludes with the introduction of the Prime Masters, who come to save the day acting as new heads for the Monsterbots bodies.

You can read or download a pdf file of this manga here, or alternatively you can check all the mirrored images attached to this news post after the jump.

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Courtesy of Loopaza Mega Store we have our usual doses of Figure King Magazine Scans. Issue #252 brings us images of MP-44 Optimus Prime, SS-EX Drift, MB-EX Arm Gun Bumblebee, and Golden Lagoon Soundwave.

This month we only have 2 pages of Transformers. You can click on the titles to surf to the respective threads:

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