January 2016 Japanese & HK excl toy items

[griffin]

These are TakaraTomy toys (and maybe some significant licensed items) currently known from official sources, scheduled for release in JANUARY in Japan, as well as in Asia (most Japanese Transformers toys are also released through Hasbro Hong Kong).

These monthly lists are archived on the Transformers Checklist here (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=451984#post451984) if you need to refer to these listings later (if anything is found out later, these monthly lists won't be updated after their month ends).
Some recent listings for reference...
December 2015 list (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=22015)
November 2015 list (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=21835)
October 2015 list (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=21668)
September 2015 list (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=21525)
August 2015 list (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=21365)
July 2015 list (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=21226)

Dates and details can change at any time - Approximate yen prices listed are just a rough guide to their retail price in Japan.
Links were active at the time they were first added and are only there for reference/proof of details - I do NOT endorse or promote any of those businesses.
(posting corrections or additions are greatly appreciated)

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JANUARY

Masterpiece
- MP-27 - Ironhide (http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0157OF9F4) - January 30th (10,000yen)

Legends
- LG18 - Armada Starscream Super Mode (http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0157OF3I2) (blue/Thundercracker redeco Hasbro Starscream) - January 30th (3000yen)

Adventure
- TAV36 - Decepticon Fracture (http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B018QOFHW2) (minor redeco? Hasbro Warrior) - January 30th (2500yen)

Easy Dynamic
- TED16 - Big Thunder Hoof (http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B018QOFHRM) (minor redeco Hasbro 3-step) - January 30th (3500yen)
- TED17 - Quick Bumblebee (http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B018QOFLGO) (minor redeco Hasbro 2016 1-step) - January 30th (1500yen)

Q-Transformers (series reboot with new product numbers)
- QTF01 - Optimus Prime (http://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%82%BF%E3%82%AB%E3%83%A9%E3%83%88%E3%83%9F%E3%8 3%BC-%E3%83%88%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%95%E3%8 2%A9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC-QTF01-%E3%82%AA%E3%83%97%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%9E%E3%8 2%B9%E3%83%97%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%83%A0/dp/B0157OF9M2/ref=sr_1_10?s=toys&ie=UTF8&qid=1441969629&sr=1-10&keywords=%E3%83%88%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9%E3%8 3%95%E3%82%A9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC) (reissue? Anime Movie version) - January 30th (WAS December 26th) (1000 yen)
- QTF02 - Bumblebee (http://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%82%BF%E3%82%AB%E3%83%A9%E3%83%88%E3%83%9F%E3%8 3%BC-%E3%83%88%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%95%E3%8 2%A9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC-QTF02-%E3%83%90%E3%83%B3%E3%83%96%E3%83%AB%E3%83%93%E3%8 3%BC/dp/B0157OF3WS/ref=sr_1_11?s=toys&ie=UTF8&qid=1441969629&sr=1-11&keywords=%E3%83%88%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9%E3%8 3%95%E3%82%A9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC) (reissue? Anime Movie version) - January 30th (WAS December 26th) (1000 yen)
- QTF03 - Lockdown (http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0157OFA1C) (reissue? Anime Movie version) - January 30th (WAS December 26th) (1000 yen)
- QTF04 - Convoy (http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0157OF986) (reissue? Gen1 truck) - January 30th (WAS December 26th) (1000 yen)
- QTF05 - Ultra Magnus (http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0157OFGH0) (remould Gen1 Convoy) - January 30th (WAS December 26th) (1000 yen)
- QTF06 - Arcee (http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0157OFA08) (remould Shockwave) - January 30th (WAS December 26th) (1000 yen)
- QTF07 - Ironhide (http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0167Z1EKG) Toyota Hiace (new) - January 30th (1000yen)
- QTF08 - Jetfire (http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0167Z1ILG) (redeco Starscream w/ new head) - January 30th (1000yen)
- QTFS01 - Anime Shuyaku (protagonist) 3-pack (http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0157OFA26) (Bumblebee, Optimus, Lockdown - reissues?) - January 30th (WAS December 26th) (2,800yen)

QT Crossovers
- QTC06 - My Melody (http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0157OF3TG) (pink rabbit - redeco QT Hello Kitty w/ new head) - January 18th (was 20th) (1200yen)
- QTC07 - Evangelion Unit 1 Awakening version (http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0167Z1KF0) (purple - redeco Unit 1 w/ new head) - January 30th (1200yen)

Q-Transformers freebie
- Starscream Clear Version (http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/event/2016/01/post-63.html) (clear redeco Starscream) - January 30th (ToysRUs exclusive - free with five QTs purchased) (2,000 units)

TakaraTomy ARTS
- Decoy/eraser set (http://www.hlj.com/product/TTA83238/Fun) - (Convoy, Bumble, Meister, Wheeljack, Ironhide, Lambor, Perceptor, Ligier) - January (1500yen for a box of 15 Decoys)

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FEBRUARY

Masterpiece
- MP-28 - Hot Rodimus (http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0167Z1G8Q) (Hotrod) - February 27th (was 29th) (8,000yen)
- MP-22 - Ultra Magnus (http://www.hlj.com/product/TKT80320/Sci) (reissue) (date TBC)

Legends
- LG19 - Springer (http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0167Z1EIS) (redeco VOY Springer) - February 27th (was 29th) (5,000yen)

Unite Warriors
- UW05 - Convoy Grand Prime (http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810841456/) - (minor redeco GEN Optimus Prime, Mirage, Prowl, Ironhide, Sunstreaker - TakaraTomyMall exclusive of 2000 units) - February (16,000yen)

Adventure
- TAV37 - Megatronus (http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B019RAKKQ2) (minor redeco Hasbro Warrior) - February 27th (2400yen)

Easy Dynamic
- TED18 - Big Drift (http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B019RAKK9E) (minor redeco Hasbro 3-step) - February 27th (3400yen)
- TED19 - SpringLoad (http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B019RAKKAI) (minor redeco Hasbro 1-step) - February 27th (1500yen)

Kabaya Mini Model Kits (licensed - not by TakaraTomy)
- Adventure (http://item.rakuten.co.jp/digitamin/yt04677/?scid=af_pc_link_txt&sc2id=147387364) (RID) Bumblebee, Grimlock, Fixit, Underbite, Optimus Prime (sold in box of six) - February (date TBC)

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MARCH

Masterpiece
- MP-29 - Laserwave (http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0167Z1CDA) (Shockwave) - March 19th (was 31st) (12,000yen)
- MP-11NR - Ramjet (http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810842613/?mm151127ram) (heavily modified Starscream) (TakaraTomyMall exclusive in Japan of 2000 units - plus HK release) - LATE March (16,000yen)

Adventure
- TAV38 - Thunderrhoof (minor redeco? Hasbro Warrior) - March (date TBC)
- TAV39 - Quillfire (minor redeco? Hasbro Warrior) - March (date TBC)

Q-Transformers (series reboot with new product numbers)
- QTF09 - Ratchet (http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0192NZJBU) (redeco Ironhide) - March 19th (1000yen)
- QTF10 - Grimlock (http://www.robotkingdom.com/tfqtf10.html) (redeco Movie Bumblebee with new head) - March? (date TBC)
- QTFS02 - Decepticon Executive 3-pack (http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0167Z1KD2) (Megatron, Soundwave, Shockwave - reissues?) - March 19th (WAS January 31st) (2,800yen)
- QTFS03 - Decepticon Jets Set (http://www.robotkingdom.com/tfqtfs03.html) (re-release? of Starscream, Thundercracker, Skywarp) - March? (date TBC)

Ehobby exclusive
- Deadlock (http://www.e-hobby.co.jp/shopdetail/000000002900/pc_detail/) (black/purple redeco Generations Drift) - March (5000yen)

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APRIL

Masterpiece
- MP-30 - Ratchet (http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B017TPHYM0) (remould Ironhide) - April 23rd (10,000yen)

Unite Warriors
- UW06 - Grand Galvatron (http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810864769/) - Tactician Cyclonus, Zombie War Breakdown, Wandering Roller, Ghost Starscream, Curse Armada Thrust (redeco GEN Cyclonus, Offroad, Rook, Skydive, Airraid) - April 30th (16,200yen)

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MAY

Masterpiece
- MP-20 - Wheeljack (http://www.e-hobby.co.jp/shopdetail/000000002695/) (reissue) - May (5200yen)

Legends
- LG-20 - Skids (http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B01AHICRX2) (minor redeco of 2014 Hasbro Generations Deluxe) - May 28th (3000yen)

Adventure Verses 2-packs
- TAV VS-SP (http://hero-x.net/tfg2015/vssp.html) - Dogfight Vs Decepticon Runamuck (redeco GEN Viper & Blackjack) (Million Publishing Generations book excl) - MAY (5000yen)

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UNKNOWN DATE (at time of posting)

Masterpiece
- MP-?? - Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (2016)

Unite Warriors
- UW0? - Bruticus - Onslaught, Blast Off, Brawl, Swindle, Vortex - (date TBC)

Adventure Verses 2-packs
- TAV VS06 (http://www.hlj.com/product/TKT84370/Sci) - Strong Arm Battle Mode (redeco Strongarm), & Sideswipe Battle Mode (redeco Sideswipe) & Fixit (Legends Fixit) December? (date TBC - was November 30th) (5500yen)

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[Megatran]

QTC06 My Melody dropped into my Anime Export PoL overnight. A bit earlier than expected. Oh yeah!

[griffin]

With the Q-Transformers getting a reboot of the product numbers, they are also getting new packaging (http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/01/16/q-transformers-2016-packaging-revealed-307790) to match the crossover QTs, which are a full box (not bubble on card) and the toy is packed in robot mode instead of vehicle mode.

[griffin]

Only a few days away from the bulk of the January Japanese items getting released (and hitting our wallets), TakaraTomy have announced yet another freebie incentive item for Japan (http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/01/20/japan-exclusive-q-transformers-clear-starscream-campaign-308062).
This time it is a clear (ghost) Starscream Q-Transformers toy, given out at ToysRUs stores to the first 3000 people who buy 5 or more Q-Transformers toys on January 30th (from the 9 or 10 QTs being released on that day in the new packaging and numbers).