Dec08 to Mar09 JP stuff roundup.

[griffin]

Just compiling the JP toys revealed in the last few days, for reference.

December 2008: Encore 13 Trailbreaker, Encore 14 Hoist, C-12 Cheetas, C-13 Hound
January 2009: D-07 Cyclonus
February 2009: C-14 Ratchet, C-15 Inferno, Mickey Mouse Transformer
March 2009: C-16 Dinobot, C-17 Hot Rod (HotShot), Alternity Megatron, Masterpiece Grimlock

(copied the list from here)
http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/silhouette-of-alternity-megatron-robot-mode-and-confirmation-of-new-henkei-figures-166006/

[heroic_decepticon]

Excellent that they're doing Trailbreaker since the only time it was reissued was by eHobby, while Hoist got the TRU exclusive treatment it didn't get.

[Zippo]

Going to be an expensive few months.

[Pulse]

My wallet is already pleading for mercy... :o

[dirge]

My wallet is already pleading for mercy... :o

So stop giving away Transformers?

(disclaimer: I'm not complaining)

[Pulse]

lol :D

The ones I give away aren't affecting my wallet (they're either getting replaced by more-preferred versions <eg. Energon Unicron by the Armada one> or they just don't scratch my itch anymore. :D

It's just these upcoming Classics figures have me reaching for my wallet again & again & again... :o

[dirge]

So don't buy less-preferred versions in the first place...

[Tropisetron]

What about the Nissan GTR Alternity Convoy? Thought it was suppose to be in that list....

[Pulse]

So don't buy less-preferred versions in the first place...

I used to be very weak-willed :o

I had days when I just had to acquire a new TF from the stores on a particular day (The cravings were pretty bad... :o) & the only new figures were repaints of earlier lines so - I had to take home atleast something... :o

These days I'm much more stronger-willed (& much more picky :)) unlike some other people here... :D

[heroic_decepticon]

I used to be very weak-willed :o

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These days I'm much more stronger-willed (& much more picky :)) unlike some other people here... :D

That's great for you. After all, there's an endless amount of TFs out there and no one will be able to collect them all...

[Tober]

What about the Nissan GTR Alternity Convoy? Thought it was suppose to be in that list....

Yep, but they wern't "revealed in the last few days " ;)


The Nissan GTR Alternity Convoy A-01 are scheduled for release January 22.

The e-HOBBY exclusives Sunstorm and Black Megatron are scheduled for release in Febuary too if you want to include them.

Late November (supposidly) sees releases for

Henkei C-11 Ironhide
Henkei C-12 Ratchet (changed?)
Henkei D-06 Galvatron

but they are just about always delayed ;)

[GoktimusPrime]

Yeah, Henkei Ratchet has been postponed to February.

[optimus1]

I like the sound of the Nissan GTR but im still waiting for a Binaltech/Alternity Mitsubishi Evo Lancer to be announced!!

[gamblor916]

Nissan have a lot of links to toy companies. It helps that Tamiya, Bandai and Ebbro all sponsor Nissan race cars. I don't recall any other car companies having close ties like these (aside from GM).

[genechan]

who is the Nissan going to be?

[Tober]

who is the Nissan going to be?

The Alternity A-01 Nissan GT-R is Optimus Prime (Silver or Red variation). LINK (http://www.hlj.com/hljlist2/?Dis=2&SeriesID=3807)

The Alternity A-02 Nissan Fairlady Z is Megatron (Silver or Blue variation). Silouette pic only currently.

[genechan]

The Alternity A-01 Nissan GT-R is Optimus Prime (Silver or Red variation). LINK (http://www.hlj.com/hljlist2/?Dis=2&SeriesID=3807)

The Alternity A-02 Nissan Fairlady Z is Megatron (Silver or Blue variation). Silouette pic only currently.

oh~!! Nice :) thanks

[Robzy]

Can't wait for the new Henkeis and Encores! :eek:

[heroic_decepticon]

May not be useful to most, but all the items mentioned in this thread are up for pre-order from a Singapore toy shop I frequent (won't mention name, but you can PM me if you want to know).

Of particular interest is that Masterpiece Grimlock is listed as SGD$190.

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t293/anglo88/TFH%20Mailing%20List/z_tf_decjanfebmar0809.jpg

[GoktimusPrime]

Inferno looks awfully orange in that pic. Makes me wonder if either Hasbro or Takara will repaint it as Universe/Henkei Grapple... I hope not... I would at least want it retooled to be a crane instead of just being a fire engine. If so, it'd kinda be neat to see the retooled crane mould repainted green as Universe/Henkei Hauler. :)

[i_amtrunks]

Retool Inferno and give me an Artfire dag nammit.

[GoktimusPrime]

Good call. :)