Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot

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Some eclectic but awesome news from Hasbro's Transformers partner Takara. Their site now has a page featuring a product due in 2015 which is a Shinkansen E5 Series Hayabusa bullet train that transforms into the Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion E5. For this release, Takara has partnered with licensing company Sho-Pro. This will be a Japan only figure not part of the Transformers line, but it still remains a transforming figure made by Takara, and very reminiscent of the Brave series.

What is very interesting is that this is part of the Plarail line which was a toyline from the Tomy part of the company, and the toyline which Tomy had designed G1 Omega Supreme to be in line with.

The picture below links to the site which has a video introducing the figure.

Credit(s): Takara Tomy

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Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663193)
Posted by william-james88 on March 15th, 2015 @ 9:36pm CDT

fenrir72 wrote:There's a middle cab! I wonder if that transforms too.

Yeah, it becomes the legs, check out the video. Its actually a very simple transformer.

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663204)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 15th, 2015 @ 9:49pm CDT

Looks almost feminine.

And like something specifically for a mecha anime series.

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663222)
Posted by william-james88 on March 15th, 2015 @ 10:30pm CDT

It reminds me of these

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663225)
Posted by Mindmaster on March 15th, 2015 @ 10:44pm CDT

It's like Liokaiser if Liokaiser was Rail Racer.

It looks really cool, I admit... slap a Decepticon badge on it and I'm down. Don't have many train Decepticons, do we?

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663226)
Posted by william-james88 on March 15th, 2015 @ 10:45pm CDT

Mindmaster wrote:It's like Liokaiser if Liokaiser was Rail Racer.

It looks really cool, I admit... slap a Decepticon badge on it and I'm down. Don't have many train Decepticons, do we?

A reprolabel can fix that easily

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663227)
Posted by Shuttershock on March 15th, 2015 @ 10:46pm CDT

The Japanese sure love their bullet train transformers.

And dammit, so do I!

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663236)
Posted by Flashwave on March 15th, 2015 @ 11:35pm CDT

Shuttershock wrote:The Japanese sure love their bullet train transformers.

And dammit, so do I!

Guys, its better than a simple Transforming Train, that's a battery operated worling trainSET. (EDIT: Probably, the transforming train is sold seperately, but designed for inclusion) Tomy sells a whole entire line of blue plastic track switches, diamonds, curves, bridges, the whole 9 under their Plarail line, which is clearly displayed in the website link in the end credit of the video. The wheels ride in troughs in the track. Look at the track in the train picture, and compare:

william-james88 wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:There's a middle cab! I wonder if that transforms too.

Yeah, it becomes the legs, check out the video. Its actually a very simple transformer.

No, it doesn't. The Legs are the rear locomotive, it couples onto the front loco nose to nose. The torso is under the tront half of the engine, and the legs are "revealed" by the rear loco's nose sliding down to its shins. Likely, the center coach is the power unit that drives the train: the red things on top are likely the crontrol for it.

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663240)
Posted by Shuttershock on March 16th, 2015 @ 12:11am CDT

Flashwave wrote:
Shuttershock wrote:The Japanese sure love their bullet train transformers.

And dammit, so do I!

Guys, its better than a simple Transforming Train, that's a battery operated worling trainSET. Tomy sells a whole entire line of blue plastic track switches, diamonds, curves, bridges, the whole 9 under their Plarail line, which is clearly displayed in the website link in the end credit of the video. The wheels ride in troughs in the track. Look at the track in the train picture, and compare:

william-james88 wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:There's a middle cab! I wonder if that transforms too.

Yeah, it becomes the legs, check out the video. Its actually a very simple transformer.

No, it doesn't. The Legs are the rear locomotive, it couples onto the front loco nose to nose. The torso is under the tront half of the engine, and the legs are "revealed" by the rear loco's nose sliding down to its shins. Likely, the center coach is the power unit that drives the train: the red things on top are likely the crontrol for it.

HOT DAMN! You thought you were just getting a big-ass train set, didn't ya Johnny? Well don't look now because at least one of those trains just stood up!

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663251)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on March 16th, 2015 @ 12:53am CDT

william-james88 wrote:It reminds me of these

Who are the bots on the left and right? I'd be all over this figure if the price is right and it's not part of a whole set.

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663281)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on March 16th, 2015 @ 7:53am CDT

Somehow I feel kind of sad that this isn't officially a Transformer, and yet I want it a lot. Seems to have limited poseability, but the design is exciting.

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663286)
Posted by william-james88 on March 16th, 2015 @ 8:21am CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:
william-james88 wrote:It reminds me of these

Who are the bots on the left and right? I'd be all over this figure if the price is right and it's not part of a whole set.

I dont know about the one on the right (our right), but the one on the left is Ultra Raker from the Exkaiser, the first part of the Brave series.

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663294)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 16th, 2015 @ 8:35am CDT

Flashwave wrote:

I spy with my little eye... Mavis, Toby, Henrietta, Boco, and a Sodor tar wagon.

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663301)
Posted by STngAR on March 16th, 2015 @ 9:00am CDT

Just reminded me of Dumb and Dumber...(add Jim Carey impression now) I like it, I like it a lot.

:MAXIMAL:

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663308)
Posted by dragons on March 16th, 2015 @ 9:27am CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:
william-james88 wrote:It reminds me of these

Who are the bots on the left and right? I'd be all over this figure if the price is right and it's not part of a whole set.

Rail racer looks better very gundam anime look on its head to much of gundam head mecha than transformer look forward to see review on this one

8-}

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663317)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 16th, 2015 @ 9:59am CDT

william-james88 wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
william-james88 wrote:It reminds me of these

Who are the bots on the left and right? I'd be all over this figure if the price is right and it's not part of a whole set.

I dont know about the one on the right (our right), but the one on the left is Ultra Raker from the Exkaiser, the first part of the Brave series.

The left guy is indeed Ultra Raker from Brave Fighter Exkaiser. He consists of two Shinkansen (0 Series and 200 Series if I'm not mistaken) that combine laterally, like GaoGaiGar's Symmetrical Dockers and Animated Safeguard.
The guy on the right is Liner Dagwon from Brave Command Dagwon, consisting of 3 trains with attachments: a racing engine, a tank tread missile launcher and a shuttle-like wing pack. He can be upgraded into Super Liner Dagwon with a transforming D51 Locomotive, turning into boots (as per usual) and a shoulder-mounted drill. He was used as the basic design for an off-brand train combiner, which was KO'ed into that Thomas the Tank Engine guy in the previous post. :lol:

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663320)
Posted by william-james88 on March 16th, 2015 @ 10:05am CDT

dragons wrote:
Rail racer looks better very gundam anime look on its head to much of gundam head mecha than transformer look forward to see review on this one

Here's the review

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663324)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 16th, 2015 @ 10:09am CDT

There's, like, a million different versions of of that KO Thomas combiner, it's nuts. 8-}

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663356)
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on March 16th, 2015 @ 11:24am CDT

This guy reminds me too much of a MegaZord.

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663386)
Posted by Bluespindash97 on March 16th, 2015 @ 1:57pm CDT

Tomica and Transformers!?!

Sign me up!

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663398)
Posted by Nemesis Destron on March 16th, 2015 @ 2:20pm CDT

That's a fact as just mentioned. We got enough aircraft TFs and enough tank TFs...we need some more train TFs...'nuff said! :VEHI:

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663422)
Posted by Shuttershock on March 16th, 2015 @ 3:25pm CDT

Nemesis Destron wrote:That's a fact as just mentioned. We got enough aircraft TFs and enough tank TFs...we need some more train TFs...'nuff said!

That and boat-formers.

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663427)
Posted by william-james88 on March 16th, 2015 @ 3:39pm CDT

Shuttershock wrote:
Nemesis Destron wrote:That's a fact as just mentioned. We got enough aircraft TFs and enough tank TFs...we need some more train TFs...'nuff said!

That and boat-formers.

Oh man, there are so few of those. In recent memory ( like post G1), the only molds I can think of are Seaspray, PCC Undertow, RID Sharkticon, movie Depthcharge, Energon Tidalwave and Cybertron Thunderblast and Shortround. And I own most.

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663431)
Posted by Shuttershock on March 16th, 2015 @ 3:50pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
Shuttershock wrote:
Nemesis Destron wrote:That's a fact as just mentioned. We got enough aircraft TFs and enough tank TFs...we need some more train TFs...'nuff said!

That and boat-formers.

Oh man, there are so few of those. In recent memory ( like post G1), the only molds I can think of are Seaspray, PCC Undertow, RID Sharkticon, movie Depthcharge, Energon Tidalwave and Cybertron Thunderblast and Shortround. And I own most.

Been working on building up my own Cybertronian Navy. The Minicon Sea Team and their recolors are coming today.

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663433)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 16th, 2015 @ 4:04pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
Shuttershock wrote:
Nemesis Destron wrote:That's a fact as just mentioned. We got enough aircraft TFs and enough tank TFs...we need some more train TFs...'nuff said!

That and boat-formers.

Oh man, there are so few of those. In recent memory ( like post G1), the only molds I can think of are Seaspray, PCC Undertow, RID Sharkticon, movie Depthcharge, Energon Tidalwave and Cybertron Thunderblast and Shortround. And I own most.

There aren't many aquatic vehicles, for sure. Still a few more than trains even given Trains often come in teams:

Generation 1 & 2

Seaspray
Broadside (Aircraft Carrier Mode)
Waverider / Diver
Bomb-Burst / Blood
Splashdown
Finback
Seawatch / Boater
Waver
Manta Ray / Piranha

Unicron Trilogy

Armada Tidal Wave
Armada Sea Mini-Con Team (plus a gajillion redecos)
Energon Mirage
Energon Sharkticon
Cybertron Shortround
Cybertron Thunderblast
Cybertron Deepdive

Robots in Disguise

Galvatron (Cruiser Mode)

Animated

Jetpack Bumblebee (a cheat, I know)

Live Action Movies

RotF Depthcharge
PCC Undertow
2010 Sea Spray

We're due for one!

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663437)
Posted by Shuttershock on March 16th, 2015 @ 4:25pm CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Shuttershock wrote:
Nemesis Destron wrote:That's a fact as just mentioned. We got enough aircraft TFs and enough tank TFs...we need some more train TFs...'nuff said!

That and boat-formers.

Oh man, there are so few of those. In recent memory ( like post G1), the only molds I can think of are Seaspray, PCC Undertow, RID Sharkticon, movie Depthcharge, Energon Tidalwave and Cybertron Thunderblast and Shortround. And I own most.

There aren't many aquatic vehicles, for sure. Still a few more than trains even given Trains often come in teams:

Generation 1 & 2
Seaspray
Broadside (Aircraft Carrier Mode)
Waverider / Diver
Bomb-Burst / Blood
Splashdown
Finback
Seawatch / Boater
Waver
Manta Ray / Piranha

Unicron Trilogy
Armada Tidal Wave
Armada Sea Mini-Con Team (plus a gajillion redecos)
Energon Mirage
Energon Sharkticon
Cybertron Shortround
Cybertron Thunderblast
Cybertron Deepdive

Robots in Disguise
Galvatron (Cruiser Mode)

Animated
Jetpack Bumblebee (a cheat, I know)

Live Action Movies
RotF Depthcharge
PCC Undertow
2010 Sea Spray

We're due for one!

It's unlikely, but I'd love a good Hammerstrike from current RID.

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663452)
Posted by Emerje on March 16th, 2015 @ 5:30pm CDT

OptimalOptimus2 wrote:This guy reminds me too much of a MegaZord.

At least he has elbows. Shame all he has for articulation is shoulders and elbows, and a bigger shame that he'll probably be fairly expensive since he's motorized (in train mode). The most expensive Plarail trains seem to be about 3,000jpy, so I'm thinking 4,000jpy for one that transforms. I wonder how many different ones they'll make.

Emerje

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663510)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on March 16th, 2015 @ 8:27pm CDT

Shuttershock wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Shuttershock wrote:
Nemesis Destron wrote:That's a fact as just mentioned. We got enough aircraft TFs and enough tank TFs...we need some more train TFs...'nuff said!

That and boat-formers.

Oh man, there are so few of those. In recent memory ( like post G1), the only molds I can think of are Seaspray, PCC Undertow, RID Sharkticon, movie Depthcharge, Energon Tidalwave and Cybertron Thunderblast and Shortround. And I own most.

There aren't many aquatic vehicles, for sure. Still a few more than trains even given Trains often come in teams:

Generation 1 & 2
Seaspray
Broadside (Aircraft Carrier Mode)
Waverider / Diver
Bomb-Burst / Blood
Splashdown
Finback
Seawatch / Boater
Waver
Manta Ray / Piranha

Unicron Trilogy
Armada Tidal Wave
Armada Sea Mini-Con Team (plus a gajillion redecos)
Energon Mirage
Energon Sharkticon
Cybertron Shortround
Cybertron Thunderblast
Cybertron Deepdive

Robots in Disguise
Galvatron (Cruiser Mode)

Animated
Jetpack Bumblebee (a cheat, I know)

Live Action Movies
RotF Depthcharge
PCC Undertow
2010 Sea Spray

We're due for one!

It's unlikely, but I'd love a good Hammerstrike from current RID.

I don't think there has been a single RID2015 Decepticon I don't want so far, but I am HUGE on Hammerstrike. He's needed!

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663549)
Posted by Flashwave on March 16th, 2015 @ 10:47pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:There's, like, a million different versions of of that KO Thomas combiner, it's nuts.

And I actually have a version of that combiner that's NOT Thomas.

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663550)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 16th, 2015 @ 10:47pm CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Bomb-Burst / Blood

But Bomb-Burst and Blood are jets.

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663555)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 16th, 2015 @ 10:56pm CDT

Flashwave wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:There's, like, a million different versions of of that KO Thomas combiner, it's nuts.

And I actually have a version of that combiner that's NOT Thomas.

Is it still a KO version?

Or is it because you consider the blue one to be Edward? :-B

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663573)
Posted by Flashwave on March 17th, 2015 @ 12:21am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Flashwave wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:There's, like, a million different versions of of that KO Thomas combiner, it's nuts.

And I actually have a version of that combiner that's NOT Thomas.
Is it still a KO version?

Or is it because you consider the blue one to be Edward?

As far as I know, its still KO. (Great, now I'm channeling Wheelie. Someone Kill me)

I think the set came from either Strasburg or the RR Museum of PA's gift shop. My understanding is that this is more or less ust a generic "Transforming Train Toy" and not a reproduction of something more important, but I could be wrong, never looked that hard. Its in storage somewhere, but the fronts of the Smokeboxes are transparent orange,the Two limb locos are molded to look somewhat authentic (besides being see-through fire orange) with a center headlingt on one and a solid smokebox door on the other. One is a pine green, the other a royal blue, with thighs, elbows, and hands a bright white. The Torso engine's front is a sperical ball shape within a circular golden ring (looks kinda like a mane). The loco itself is black and trimmed in Red, with gold wings on it. Reminds me of the paint scheme for the Power Rangers' Megazord train, but that's clearly not it.

EDIT: It looks kinda like this, actually:

And the only face is the one ON TOP of his shoulders.

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663643)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 17th, 2015 @ 9:20am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Bomb-Burst / Blood
But Bomb-Burst and Blood are jets.

O wait: Submarauder / Gilmer. :oops:

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663644)
Posted by shockblast2 on March 17th, 2015 @ 9:35am CDT

There should be more train transformers. Astrotrain is awesome and the only good example of this vehicle being used.

If Hasbro wants ideas for their new fan combiner a train would be a good alt mode for at least one of the members.

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663647)
Posted by Shuttershock on March 17th, 2015 @ 9:41am CDT

shockblast2 wrote:There should be more train transformers. Astrotrain is awesome and the only good example of this vehicle being used.

If Hasbro wants ideas for their new fan combiner a train would be a good alt mode for at least one of the members.

Again, that seems like something Takara would be more than happy to oblige.

Are train toys more popular in Japan for some reason? Is it because they have bullet trains?

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663651)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 17th, 2015 @ 9:45am CDT

Shuttershock wrote:
shockblast2 wrote:There should be more train transformers. Astrotrain is awesome and the only good example of this vehicle being used.

If Hasbro wants ideas for their new fan combiner a train would be a good alt mode for at least one of the members.

Again, that seems like something Takara would be more than happy to oblige.

Are train toys more popular in Japan for some reason? Is it because they have bullet trains?

Trains are popular there, period. In fact, last year's Super Sentai shows (for Power Rangers) was all about trains (and IMAGINATION!) :lol:

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663655)
Posted by guarayakha on March 17th, 2015 @ 9:48am CDT

shockblast2 wrote:There should be more train transformers. Astrotrain is awesome and the only good example of this vehicle being used.

If Hasbro wants ideas for their new fan combiner a train would be a good alt mode for at least one of the members.

Trains are cool, but are there no love for bus Transformers at all? I really want a hefty Bus TF that I can throw some deceptions under :-(

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663660)
Posted by Shuttershock on March 17th, 2015 @ 9:51am CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Shuttershock wrote:
shockblast2 wrote:There should be more train transformers. Astrotrain is awesome and the only good example of this vehicle being used.

If Hasbro wants ideas for their new fan combiner a train would be a good alt mode for at least one of the members.

Again, that seems like something Takara would be more than happy to oblige.

Are train toys more popular in Japan for some reason? Is it because they have bullet trains?

Trains are popular there, period. In fact, last year's Super Sentai shows (for Power Rangers) was all about trains (and IMAGINATION!)

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663663)
Posted by william-james88 on March 17th, 2015 @ 9:55am CDT

shockblast2 wrote:There should be more train transformers. Astrotrain is awesome and the only good example of this vehicle being used.

If Hasbro wants ideas for their new fan combiner a train would be a good alt mode for at least one of the members.

So Car Robots' JRX isn't good?

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663666)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 17th, 2015 @ 10:00am CDT

guarayakha wrote:
shockblast2 wrote:There should be more train transformers. Astrotrain is awesome and the only good example of this vehicle being used.

If Hasbro wants ideas for their new fan combiner a train would be a good alt mode for at least one of the members.

Trains are cool, but are there no love for bus Transformers at all? I really want a hefty Bus TF that I can throw some deceptions under

Machine Robo has Hasbro and TakaraTomy beat in that department. Look up "Highway Robo" and "Doubledecker Bus Robo".

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663678)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 17th, 2015 @ 10:22am CDT

The transformation sequence reminds me of those seen in Cybertron and Go!.

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663679)
Posted by Shuttershock on March 17th, 2015 @ 10:25am CDT

guarayakha wrote:
shockblast2 wrote:There should be more train transformers. Astrotrain is awesome and the only good example of this vehicle being used.

If Hasbro wants ideas for their new fan combiner a train would be a good alt mode for at least one of the members.

Trains are cool, but are there no love for bus Transformers at all? I really want a hefty Bus TF that I can throw some deceptions under

Had a thought once for a Decepticon Greyhound bus named Big Rig who carried smaller Cons that shot out from the storage compartments.

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663724)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on March 17th, 2015 @ 11:49am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:

The transformation sequence reminds me of those seen in Cybertron and Go!.

Aaaaaand, now I want this even more than I already did.

Also, to whoever said that the only good Train transformer was Astrotrain, I heartily disagree. JRX is amazing. A-MAZ-ING!

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663729)
Posted by guarayakha on March 17th, 2015 @ 12:05pm CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
guarayakha wrote:
shockblast2 wrote:There should be more train transformers. Astrotrain is awesome and the only good example of this vehicle being used.

If Hasbro wants ideas for their new fan combiner a train would be a good alt mode for at least one of the members.

Trains are cool, but are there no love for bus Transformers at all? I really want a hefty Bus TF that I can throw some deceptions under

Machine Robo has Hasbro and TakaraTomy beat in that department. Look up "Highway Robo" and "Doubledecker Bus Robo".

Heh, classic.
...
I miss Robobuz :sad:

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663881)
Posted by noctorro on March 17th, 2015 @ 5:49pm CDT

Looks great, so when will it be available? End of 2015?

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663882)
Posted by noctorro on March 17th, 2015 @ 5:51pm CDT

Robobuz looks to sexy too hit retail

My gods I love robots!

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1663895)
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on March 17th, 2015 @ 6:48pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:

The transformation sequence reminds me of those seen in Cybertron and Go!.

Man, that transformation looked cool. It was fast but slow enough so we could see the interesting bits

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1664944)
Posted by Madeus Prime on March 20th, 2015 @ 11:26pm CDT

Still not as cool as Den-Liner

Still, I like it!

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1665571)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on March 22nd, 2015 @ 5:37pm CDT

I moved all the Sentai talk to the Seibertron Henshin! Tokusatsu Discussion Thread. By all means continue that discussion over there and continue the Shinkalion discussion here.

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1694781)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 5th, 2015 @ 12:52am CDT

Now in red!

Shinkansen Henkei Robo: Shinkalion E6 Komatchi

The other one was Shinkansen Henkei Robo: Shinkalion E5 Hayabusa

Re: Takara Tomy new transforming Bullet Train that turns into a Shinkalion Robot (1694783)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 5th, 2015 @ 12:55am CDT

Is this out yet?

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