Official Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV44, TAV45 and TAV48, TAV49 EZ

Overload gives me a Tarn vibe just change his head to deciptimask and call it a day

What is it with Takara's fixation on coloring Fixit peach instead of orange?

Now all the minicons are cosplaying as their partners. So cute!

Wait a sec, so Takara is releasing 2 different grimlocks,one with clear red weapons and oe with clear blue weapons? Why?

Beautiful paint apps. These guys look good

Great to see some LEGION class!!!

william-james88 wrote:Wait a sec, so Takara is releasing 2 different grimlocks,one with clear red weapons and oe with clear blue weapons? Why?

All 4 Battle Pack figures are released twice: a normal standalone release (TAV40 - TAV43), then slightly redecoed as "Supreme Armor" and paired off (TAV44 and TAV45).

Takara's doing Ratchet too? Guess that pretty much confirms he'll be in the show this season.

ScottyP wrote:Takara's doing Ratchet too? Guess that pretty much confirms he'll be in the show this season.

Looking at the synopsis for the shows coming up, he may be the old friend coming back

ScottyP wrote:Takara's doing Ratchet too? Guess that pretty much confirms he'll be in the show this season.

Either that or they're just seizing the opportunity to release an available mold.

We got two new images from TF Yuki's twitter relating to the Transformers Adventure line. One features the Deployers TAV 46 Overload and TAV 47 Crazybolt and the other features some Minicons/Microns with an added peg that is different from any of the Hasbro releases. Fellow Seibertronian Sabreblade explains that tweet in more depth:

Yuki's Tweet [...] is announcing that the Microns for the Adventure subline called "Prime of Micron" are to be released at the end of the month and that new 5mm pegs have been added to the molds. [The image shows] how the Microns' new pegs now allow them to attach to bigger figures' 5mm ports.

should have done this to begin with

grimlockprime108 wrote:should have done this to begin with

Why?


It's a nice feature but not one that was necessary.

The ball Mini-Cons really remind me of Bakugan...o'course, I'm probably the only one here who remembers those...

Sigma Magnus wrote:The ball Mini-Cons really remind me of Bakugan...o'course, I'm probably the only one here who remembers those...

We're not all that young.

Sabrblade wrote:

Sigma Magnus wrote:The ball Mini-Cons really remind me of Bakugan...o'course, I'm probably the only one here who remembers those...

We're not all that young.

True, true. To be honest, I feel kinda honored to be able to talk with so many veterans of the TF franchise.

Sigma Magnus wrote:The ball Mini-Cons really remind me of Bakugan...o'course, I'm probably the only one here who remembers those...

I may have 5 years on you, but I remember those things. But these are still cool!

Sigma Magnus wrote:The ball Mini-Cons really remind me of Bakugan...o'course, I'm probably the only one here who remembers those...

I remember them, but only because my son and nephews loved them.

I really like these and the possibility of making a rack and ruin using the Rook mold twice. Too bad fun pub couldn't pull it off anymore.

Sigma Magnus wrote:The ball Mini-Cons really remind me of Bakugan...o'course, I'm probably the only one here who remembers those...

The fact that its mentioned 23 times in the other thread tells me you are not alone

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Deadput wrote:

grimlockprime108 wrote:should have done this to begin with

Why?


It's a nice feature but not one that was necessary.

considering the minicon play-ability up to this point has really been relegated to the deployers only was stupid.you had minicons for characters who had a practically non articulated deployer,and a warrior figure.the peg just makes more since

So when do 5mm adapters for existing minicons come out? Or might that be a Shapeways product?

Kyleor wrote:So when do 5mm adapters for existing minicons come out? Or might that be a Shapeways product?

just use the hard plastic crazy straws from walmart

Seibetronian and Twincaster xRotorstormx pointed us towards a new entry on the Autobase Aichi blog, featuring the Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV 50 (Power Surge) Optimus Prime, including the minicon - who transforms very similarly to the Pterodactyl zord of old - that gives Optimus the extra powers and wings. Check out the stock photography below!

That new deco is almost enough to make the altmode look not completely terrible.

Almost.

Wow. Not even a Takara deco can save this damn thing...

Of note is that the Japanese version is instead called "Hyper Surge Optimus Prime" rather than "Power Surge".

That is a nice looking Prime. The hasbro colors are still really cool though for the mold

D-Maximus_Primal wrote:That is a nice looking Prime. The hasbro colors are still really cool though for the mold

I will agree that the robot mode looks pretty awesome. But really...it doesn't excuse the terrible 'truck' mode.

Sigma Magnus wrote:

D-Maximus_Primal wrote:That is a nice looking Prime. The hasbro colors are still really cool though for the mold

I will agree that the robot mode looks pretty awesome. But really...it doesn't excuse the terrible 'truck' mode.

No it really doesn't, But most of my figures are in robot mode anyway, so I won't mind terribly

New pics of Dogfight and Runamuck

Sabrblade wrote:That new deco is almost enough to make the altmode look not completely terrible.

Almost.

My thoughts exactly.


Ugh

Courtesy of Seibertronian Cyberpath, Twitter legend TFyuki, and Hero-X we have some new images of (deep breath, this is a mouthful) Million Publishing/Hero-X Exclusives TAV VS SP (Transformers Adventure VS Special) Dogfight VS Runamuck! Firstly are new promotional images of the duo hanging out with some fellow comrades, while Yuki treats us to a wonderful shot of Runamuck along for a ride with upcoming Unite Warriors Blast-Off (reenacting a classic cartoon shot). See it all below and stay tuned to Seibertron.com: home for the best Galleries and Conversation around!

I'm loving those 2 little guys. they cool!

When and where are these guys on sale?

Prowl4 wrote:When and where are these guys on sale?

You cant get them any more. You could only get them if you mail ordered them in japan. Those that dont live there were able to preorder them at a very high premium from bbts but they are sold out everywhere now (yeah, even at that premium) http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... h=dogfight

william-james88 wrote:

Prowl4 wrote:When and where are these guys on sale?

You cant get them any more. You could only get them if you mail ordered them in japan. Those that dont live there were able to preorder them at a very high premium from bbts but they are sold out everywhere now (yeah, even at that premium) http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... h=dogfight

Christ on a bike.

Probably a little off topic and out of date, but I just ordered a TAV Swoop today. I couldn't resist. The price was right(especially since my amazon rewards keep racking up) and he reminds me so much of IDW's Swoop that I had to nab him.

Only downside is that it's gonna take almost a month to get here since it wasn't shipped my 'zon. Does anyone have him? I saw some good reviews but I don't want to set my expectations too high just in case.

Mr Skram wrote:Probably a little off topic and out of date, but I just ordered a TAV Swoop today. I couldn't resist. The price was right(especially since my amazon rewards keep racking up) and he reminds me so much of IDW's Swoop that I had to nab him.

Only downside is that it's gonna take almost a month to get here since it wasn't shipped my 'zon. Does anyone have him? I saw some good reviews but I don't want to set my expectations too high just in case.

I bought him and he's fine. The only thing that isnt great is that there is very little transformation for his legs and arms. The arms are of course better than AOE Strafe and integrate well with the Pteradon mode. I really like his design in robot mode. The wings become a beautiful cape and he has a cool collar. I would say its the best Pteradon toy I ever had but I never did experience Cybertron Brimstone. He's good, but there is only so much you can do for the transformation.

william-james88 wrote:

Mr Skram wrote:Probably a little off topic and out of date, but I just ordered a TAV Swoop today. I couldn't resist. The price was right(especially since my amazon rewards keep racking up) and he reminds me so much of IDW's Swoop that I had to nab him.

Only downside is that it's gonna take almost a month to get here since it wasn't shipped my 'zon. Does anyone have him? I saw some good reviews but I don't want to set my expectations too high just in case.

I bought him and he's fine. The only thing that isnt great is that there is very little transformation for his legs and arms. The arms are of course better than AOE Strafe and integrate well with the Pteradon mode. I really like his design in robot mode. The wings become a beautiful cape and he has a cool collar. I would say its the best Pteradon toy I ever had but I never did experience Cybertron Brimstone. He's good, but there is only so much you can do for the transformation.

Yeah, if you can get past the monkey-arms, its an exceptional figure, I have animated swoop, he's great

william-james88 wrote:

Mr Skram wrote:Probably a little off topic and out of date, but I just ordered a TAV Swoop today. I couldn't resist. The price was right(especially since my amazon rewards keep racking up) and he reminds me so much of IDW's Swoop that I had to nab him.

Only downside is that it's gonna take almost a month to get here since it wasn't shipped my 'zon. Does anyone have him? I saw some good reviews but I don't want to set my expectations too high just in case.

I bought him and he's fine. The only thing that isnt great is that there is very little transformation for his legs and arms. The arms are of course better than AOE Strafe and integrate well with the Pteradon mode. I really like his design in robot mode. The wings become a beautiful cape and he has a cool collar. I would say its the best Pteradon toy I ever had but I never did experience Cybertron Brimstone. He's good, but there is only so much you can do for the transformation.

Yeah, the transformation seemed a little simple for my tastes, but that bot mode looks really nice to me. I like the lankiness of it a lot. I think my favorite pteradon toy is still Beast Wars Terrorsaur, so I expect this one to probably bump that slot.

Hellscream9999 wrote:Yeah, if you can get past the monkey-arms, its an exceptional figure, I have animated swoop, he's great

Oh no, monkey arms? Didn't notice that. I can't imagine they're worse than SDCC Dinobot Swoop's arms though.

Mr Skram wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:Yeah, if you can get past the monkey-arms, its an exceptional figure, I have animated swoop, he's great

Oh no, monkey arms? Didn't notice that. I can't imagine they're worse than SDCC Dinobot Swoop's arms though.

Well, the thing is, they're on really weird obligue-angled ball-joints, you can do some great stuff with them, but at the same time, they are 'unique'... but it does allow him to flap his wings in beast mode - it's great

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Mr Skram wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:Yeah, if you can get past the monkey-arms, its an exceptional figure, I have animated swoop, he's great

Oh no, monkey arms? Didn't notice that. I can't imagine they're worse than SDCC Dinobot Swoop's arms though.

Well, the thing is, they're on really weird obligue-angled ball-joints, you can do some great stuff with them, but at the same time, they are 'unique'... but it allows him to flap his wings in beast mode - it's great

I think I can live with that.

Mr Skram wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Mr Skram wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:Yeah, if you can get past the monkey-arms, its an exceptional figure, I have animated swoop, he's great

Oh no, monkey arms? Didn't notice that. I can't imagine they're worse than SDCC Dinobot Swoop's arms though.

Well, the thing is, they're on really weird obligue-angled ball-joints, you can do some great stuff with them, but at the same time, they are 'unique'... but it allows him to flap his wings in beast mode - it's great

I think I can live with that.

Then you'll love him, I'm sure

Just don't have the feel.......would someone please convince me this is worth the effort to get?

fenrir72 wrote:Just don't have the feel.......would someone please convince me this is worth the effort to get?

Sorry, it looks pretty weak, I wouldn't, if I were anyone else

fenrir72 wrote:Just don't have the feel.......would someone please convince me this is worth the effort to get?

I don't think I can do that. You could, on the other hand, get Quillfire, Fracture and Thunderhoof for $2 more. They're charging $76 for this thing, I don't think it's at all worth that. The other three are, though.

Autobot Roadburn wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:Just don't have the feel.......would someone please convince me this is worth the effort to get?

I don't think I can do that. You could, on the other hand, get Quillfire, Fracture and Thunderhoof for $2 more. They're charging $76 for this thing, I don't think it's at all worth that. The other three are, though.

Holy sh|t, seriously? no way should anyone pay that much for that little... it isn't very well engineered, it isn't overly well painted... just, no

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Autobot Roadburn wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:Just don't have the feel.......would someone please convince me this is worth the effort to get?

I don't think I can do that. You could, on the other hand, get Quillfire, Fracture and Thunderhoof for $2 more. They're charging $76 for this thing, I don't think it's at all worth that. The other three are, though.

Holy sh|t, seriously? no way should anyone pay that much for that little... it isn't very well engineered, it isn't overly well painted... just, no

That's what he's going for on BBTS, anyway. I assume he's around Leader class size like Takara's other RID Primes, but those at least had decent vehicle modes and they were $15 cheaper. I'd say those other 3 would definitely be far better for the price.

Also I assume this isn't the right spot for it, but I'm looking to get rid of my TAV-21 if anyone's interested.

Autobot Roadburn wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Autobot Roadburn wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:Just don't have the feel.......would someone please convince me this is worth the effort to get?

I don't think I can do that. You could, on the other hand, get Quillfire, Fracture and Thunderhoof for $2 more. They're charging $76 for this thing, I don't think it's at all worth that. The other three are, though.

Holy sh|t, seriously? no way should anyone pay that much for that little... it isn't very well engineered, it isn't overly well painted... just, no

That's what he's going for on BBTS, anyway. I assume he's around Leader class size like Takara's other RID Primes, but those at least had decent vehicle modes and they were $15 cheaper. I'd say those other 3 would definitely be far better for the price.

Also I assume this isn't the right spot for it, but I'm looking to get rid of my TAV-21 if anyone's interested.

You don't like TAV-21? Not perfect but he (feels and looks way better than TAV-50) Normally, like TAV-21 which I got bought automatically. TAV-50, something is stopping me.