Japanese Transformers News

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Pre-order at Amazon Japan.

Also, Takara thinks charging almost the equivalent to 400 dollars (for us here in Japan) for a repainted Trypticon is fine...

 

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Release Date: 25th of April, 2025.

Retail Price: ¥3630 JPY / $25.90 USD.

"Transformers" is a world-famous robot character born in Japan. This is the definitive book (2 volumes in total) that contains the complete comics serialized in "TV Magazine" that were developed during the G1 (Generation 1) period (1984-1992) and supported the series' success in Japan!

Publisher: Takeshobo (25th of April, 2025)
Release date : April 25, 2025
Language ‏ : Japanese
Comics ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
ISBN-10 : ‎ 4801944337
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-4801944336
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 21 x 14.8 x 5 cm

Release Date: 25th of April, 2025

Retail Price: ¥3630 JPY / $25.90 USD

"Transformers" is a world-famous robot character born in Japan. This is the definitive book (2 volumes in total) that contains the complete comics serialized in "TV Magazine" that were developed during the G1 (Generation 1) period (1984-1992) and supported the series' success in Japan!

Publisher: Takeshobo (25th of April, 2025)
Release date : April 25, 2025
Language ‏ : Japanese
Comics ‏ : ‎ 528 pages
ISBN-10 : ‎ 4801944345
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-4801944343
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 21 x 14.8 x 5.5 cm

(Sources: - https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4801944337?tag=enewsi-20 and https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4801944345?tag=enewsi-20 )

 

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In other words, the original TV Magazine manga is getting rereleased in Japan in two volumes featuring new cover art. But the covers are the only new material. The inside contents are the same as what we already got translated into English by Viz Media a few years back.

 

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The "Line" chat app (by Naver) has a new sticker and a new theme set out. After checking, it seems these are only available via the website, as no results appeared after searching the app. Also, although the promotional images feature westerners using English, these products are only available in Japan.

 

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For anyone jonesing for 2013 FOC Grimlock's sword...

Transformers Wild King Energy Weapon Giveaway!

Purchase Transformers Wild King products totaling ¥5,000 or more (tax included)

Can be attached to Transformers Wild King related products

"Energy Weapon " (Lightning Shield & Lightning Sword Set) Giveaway!

Implementation period - Sat, 26/4/25 - Mon, 12/5/25 (lasts until stocks end).

Available - Total of 4,000 people at Toys'R'Us on a first-come, first-served basis.

Participating stores - Most Toys'R'Us stores nationwide.

*Some stores are excluded:
- Fujimi store / Outlet Noda store / Kashiwanoha store / Makuhari New City store / DiverCity Tokyo Plaza store / Toyosu store / LaLaport Ebina store / Tressa Yokohama store / Shonan Hiratsuka store / Numazu store / Kozoji New Town store / Miyoshi store / Kusatsu store / LaLaport Kadoma store / Sakai Teppocho store / Amagasaki store / Niihama store / Fukuoka Kashii store / LaLaport Fukuoka store / Kumamoto Sakuramachi store / Babies R Us stores / Online store not included.

 

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Transformers exhibited at the 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo.

A small Transformers exibit at the Japanese Government Hall (Japan Pavilion), which is part of a larger exhibit about "Between life and life", (run by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry).

The Transformers installation will be on display in the Factory Area, which focuses on Japanese manufacturing. This area will introduce the unique concept of "circulating manufacturing" and concrete social implementation of Japan, where resources are not wasted, but rather by repeated repairs and repairs, creating things that can be used for a long time, and the unique concept of "circulating manufacturing" is introduced.

The Osaka Kansai Expo will be held from Sunday, the 13th of April, to Monday, the 13th of October.

The EXPO 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo Japan Pavilion official website is here:

- https://2025-japan-pavilion.go.jp/overview/

(Source: - Twitter)

 

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Transformers: - Wildking Promotion

It seems that the Grimlock sword/shield promotion is also in various shops. If we spend ¥5,000 or more in different shops on TF Wildking products, we can get different coloured versions.

"Energy Weapon Lightning" - Toys R Us.

"Energy Weapon Aqua" - Edion (toy shop), Yodobashi Camera.

"Energy Weapon Flame" - Yamada Denki (toy shop).

"Energy Weapon Glass" - Joshin Kidsland, Biku Camera.

(Source: - Takara Tomy)

Also, thanks to Masabon for this info!

 

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It's "Grass", not "Glass".