October Japanese items

[griffin]

October is a big month of Transformers toy releases in Japan, including...

LA-14 - Battle Command Optimus Prime w/ (One Step) High Octane Bumblebee - October 18
LA-15 - (Power Battler) Battle Attack Grimlock - October 18
LA-16 - (Power Battler) Battle Attack Slug - October 18
LA-17 - (Power Battler) Battle Attack Snarl - October 18
LA-18 - (Power Battler) Battle Attack Galvatron - October 18
LA-SP - (4-pack One Step) Silver Knight Optimus Prime, Galvatron, Slug, Air Drift - October 18

Prime Axe (TRU excl freebie) - October 18?
Tricera Mace (unknown excl freebie) - Octoboer 18th?
Spino Hammer (various excl freebie) - October 18th?
Ptera Spear (various excl freebie) - October 18th?

LG-01 - Rattle - October 25
LG-02 - (Beast) Convoy - October 25

Mega Drive Megatron - October 31
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[griffin]

The October movie gimmick items and freebies are now out, and a small gallery can be seen here (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-toys-products-30/takara-tomy-october-releases-legendary-weapons-in-hand-181369/).

Also out are the first two Legends toys, which is the rebranded Generations toyline for Japan - Deluxe Rattrap and Ultra/Leader Optimus Primal (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/japanese-transformers-40/takara-tomy-legends-convoy-optimus-primal-in-hand-images-181400/) (the original Beast Wars mould that was used for the 10th anniversary release).
It is interesting to note that they have both Japanese and Hasbro names - Rattle and Rattrap on LG-01. Convoy and Optimus Primal on LG-02.
(I also find it odd that Convoy/Optimus was not LG-01, as the number one spot in Japanese lines is usually the Autobot leader)