Takara announces T-Spark: a transforming IDW Rodimus and more

[NovaSaber]

I just saw this video and checked to see if any of what it was mentioned was already posted here.

Transformers stuff we haven't seen before include a 40th anniversery retool of Legacy Leo Prime, and a new high-end possibly-diecast line called Adamas Machina. First two releases are IDW Rodimus, and Predaking based specifically on his appearance in Call of the Primitives.

And hints of Transformers being in that "anime girls wearing mecha" model line that they only showed as Zoids. (And maybe the regular model kit line too?)

Then there's cool Zoids and Brave stuff, and a Microman reimagining designed by the guy who does stuff for Metal Gear Solid.

For a non-video link with just the Transformers bits:

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[Dekafox]

Not sure if I'm in for IDW Roddy yet or that Exkaiser. GGGG gives me hope they might do Baan Gaan next, cause I'd be all over that.

 

[Sabrblade]

 

[Confuzor]

Would it kill em to also do MTMTE Drift? That was such an upgrade for him and not even 3rd parties have tried.

 

[lastmaximal]

I'm interested in IDW Rodimus of course, but idk how "high end" my wallet is prepared to be these days.

 

[lastmaximal]

JPY30,800, woof. Gonna have to think about this.

 

[Sabrblade]

"I eat your wallets for breakfast!"

 

[CoffeeHorse]

EXKAISER!!!

Some of the design decisions are weird, but if they make a Dragon Kaiser I will be completely happy with this.

 

[The Mighty Mollusk]

It's cool and all, but ouch.

 

[The Phazer]

I really like Rodimus. And it's about half what I honestly expected the price to be.

 

[The Phazer]

Would it kill em to also do MTMTE Drift? That was such an upgrade for him and not even 3rd parties have tried.

MMC made like two MTMTE Drift toys.

 

[Exatron]

I really like Rodimus. And it's about half what I honestly expected the price to be.

He's half the price of the non-transforming figure he's based on. Doesn't include all the upgrade parts, but still so much cheaper than I'd been afraid he would be. I'm downright delighted at the price. Got my preorder in at Amazon right away.

Going to have to figure out a way to squeeze him into my display.

 

[Confuzor]

MMC made like two MTMTE Drift toys.

No not Stray, thats baseline IDW Drift. MMTE is this one

 

[Sabrblade]

Posting this here since, turns out, it's part of the new T-SPARK assortment.

Amazon Japan and TakaraTomy Mall have both posted order pages for the new T-SPARK Transformers 40TH SELECTION Lio Convoy, complete with full official pics of the figure.

Product description

トランスフォーマー40周年を記念し、過去の人気商品を特別仕様で復刻。
アニメ「ビーストウォーズII」に登場した司令官ライオコンボイが、40周年記念商品となって登場。
ホワイトライオンからフル可動のアクションフィギュアへ完全変形。
新規造形のライオン頭部でアニメデザインを再現。
格闘武器のライオンクローが可動。
必殺のライオンタイフーンを再現。
手動で回転可能。

【セット内容】40TH SELECTION ライオコンボイ本体(1),武器(2),取扱説明書(1),

Product description

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Transformers, popular products from the past are being reissued in special editions.
Commander Lio Convoy, who appeared in the anime "Beast Wars II", is now available as a 40th anniversary product.
Completely transforms from a white lion into a fully movable action figure.
The anime design is reproduced with a newly sculpted lion head.
The lion claws of the fighting weapon are movable.
The deadly Lion Typhoon is reproduced.
It can be rotated manually.

[Set contents] 40TH SELECTION Lio Convoy body (1), weapons (2), instruction manual (1),

 

[Gizmoboy]

Damn... that looks really nice!

 

[LordGigaIce]

EXKAISER! LEO PRIME WITH A GOOD LION HEAD!

Oh and Rodimus I guess that's cool

BUT EXKAISER

 

[Blot]

T-Spark dumping a whole ton of teasers in one video, including:
Transformers x Diaclone x Zoids
Transformers x Godzilla
Transformers x Macross 7
Transformers x Monster Hunter

 

[Sciflyer]

Yeah, that Godzilla x Megatron looking like a snack! Some cool looking crossovers here. I am interested to see the unveiling of the Macross design.

 

[CoffeeHorse]

That's not the Macross we were asking for but okay.

 

[Princess Viola]

we are gonna be FEASTING