DECEMBER 2017 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 DECEMBER in Japan (as well as in Asia as most Japanese Transformers toys are also released through Hasbro Hong Kong).

These monthly lists will be archived on the Transformers Checklist (link to come) if you need to refer to these listings later (if anything is found out later, because these monthly lists won't be updated after their month ends).
Some recent listings for reference...
November 2017 listing (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=24910)
October 2017 listing (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=24909)
September 2017 listing (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=24756)
August 2017 listing (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=24709)
July 2017 listing (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=24608)
June 2017 listing (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=24403)
May 2017 listing (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=24232)
April 2017 listing (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=24140)
March 2017 listing (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=24068)
February 2017 listing (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=24017)
January 2017 listing (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=23912)

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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DECEMBER 2017

Masterpiece
- MP15/16-E - Cassette-Bot Vs Cassette-Con (http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810963721/) (Enemy (redeco Rumble/Frenzy), Wingthing (redeco Ratbat), Stripes (remould Ravage), Nightstalker (new)) - (TakaraTomyMall excl) - Decembe23rdr (10,800yen)
- MP-39 - Sunstreaker (http://amzn.asia/ic3GHET) (new) - December 28th (12,000yen)
- MP-10B - Black Convoy (https://hlj.com/product/tkt48439-2) (Reissue) - December 31st (12,800yen)

Legends
- LG-54 - Bumblebee w/ Exosuit Spike (http://amzn.asia/2LIPVCW) (minor redeco w/ Titanmaster) - December 28th (2100yen)
- LG-55 - Targetmaster Slugslinger (http://amzn.asia/fVaMjvV) (minor redeco w/ new Targetmaster gun) - December 28th (2800yen)
- LG-56 - Perceptor w/ Ramhorn (http://amzn.asia/bXASAEc) (minor redeco) - December 28th (3900yen)
- LG-57 - Octane w/ Ghost Starscream (http://amzn.asia/7FdJHV7) (minor redeco w/ Titanmaster) - December 28th (5300yen)
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- LG-25 - Blurr (reissue - TBC)
- LG-26 - Scourge (reissue - TBC)
- LG-29 - Wheelie & GoShooter (reissue - TBC)
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- LG-EX - God Ginrai (http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810874508/) boxset (LG Super Ginrai, LG God Bomber, Cab head, Minerva head) (minor redecos & two new heads - TakaraTomyMall Excl) - December 2nd (was November 25th) (17,280yen)

The Last Knight Movie
- TLK-29 - Cogman (http://amzn.asia/hxuHCwg) (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version?) - December 31st (was October 28th) (6600yen)

7-11 Japan Movie exclusive
- DVD/BR VOY Optimus Prime (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=24803) (translucent redeco - with DVD or BR) - December 13th (4500yen + cost of DVD/BR)

au X Transformers
- Infobar Optimus Prime Annin (http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810964834/) (white) (new - non-working phone w/ bluetooth LED, plus display stand) - December 16th (5400yen)
- Infobar Optimus Prime Nishikigoi (http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810898139/) (red) (redeco - non-working phone) - December 23rd (4104yen)

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JANUARY 2018

Masterpiece
- MP-22 - Ultra Magnus (https://hlj.com/product/TKT80320-2/Act) (reissue) - January 31st (18,000yen)
- MP-36 - Megatron (https://hlj.com/product/TKT87511-R/Act) (Japan reissue) - January 31st (23,000yen)

Legends
- LG-58 - Clonebot Set (http://amzn.asia/9Vkvwh6) (Fastlane/Cloudraker) (minor redeco) - January 27th (was 20th) (3500yen)
- LG-59 - Blitzwing (http://amzn.asia/arUvORW) w/ Bigfight (grey/black Decep redeco of Shuffler) - January 27th (was 12th then 20th) (5500yen)
- LG-60 - Overlord (http://amzn.asia/ePeOV3D) (minor redeco w/ extra Titanmaster) - January 27th (was 12th then 20th) (8500yen)

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FEBRUARY 2018

Masterpiece
- MP-40 - Targetmaster Hot Rodimus (http://amzn.asia/eYiudYZ) (minor redeco with new Targetmaster gun) - February 20th (was February 28th) (9,000yen)
- MP-21 - Bumble (https://hlj.com/product/TKT80318-2/Act)(bee) (reissue) - February 28th (5500yen)
- MPM-3 - (Movie) Bumblebee (https://hlj.com/product/TKT89809-2/Act) (reissue) - February 28th (9000yen)

Legends
- LG-61 - Clonetron Set (http://amzn.asia/76yG1fh) (Pounce/Wingspan) (minor redeco) - February 28th (3200yen)
- LG-62 - Targetmaster Windblade (http://amzn.asia/ecE5kRI) (minor redeco w/ new Targetmaster Pinpointer) - February 28th (3500yen)
- LG-63 - G2 Megatron (http://amzn.asia/gWD2nSP) (redeco w/ redeco Titanmaster beast)- February 28th (5500yen)
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- LG-10 - Arcee (reissue - TBC)
- LG-12 - Windblade (reissue - TBC)
- LG-14 - Ultra Magnus (reissue - TBC)

The Last Knight Movie
- TLK-25 Decepticon Nitro (https://hlj.com/product/TKT89175-2/Act) (reissue) - February 28th (4000yen)

Movie the Best
- MB-12 - Autobot Jazz (http://amzn.asia/d5NoXaZ) (Deluxe - minor redeco) - February 28th (3200yen)
- MB-13 - Bonecrusher (http://amzn.asia/8nUkGgz) (Deluxe - minor redeco) - February 28th (3200yen)
- MP-14 - Megatron (http://amzn.asia/fHsvS8e) (Leader - minor redeco) - February 28th (6600yen)
- MB-15 - Lockdown (http://amzn.asia/1DqOkTE) (Deluxe - minor redeco) - February 28th (3200yen)

7-11 Japan Movie exclusive
- MP-711 - Optimus Prime (http://7net.omni7.jp/detail/1400676530) (white/green redeco) - February 28th (27,000yen)

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MARCH 2018

Legends
- LG-64 - Seaspray w/ Lione (http://amzn.asia/1EIsxZn) (minor redeco w/ Titanmaster) - March 23rd (1900yen)
- LG-65 - Twintwist w/ Targemaster (http://amzn.asia/7sBJ0GZ) (minor redeco w/ new Targetmaster gun) - March 23rd (3600yen)
- LG-66 - Topspin w/ Targetmaster (http://amzn.asia/aXu1UWS) (minor redeco w/ new Targetmaster gun) - March 23rd (3600yen)

Movie the Best
- MB-16 - Jetfire (http://amzn.asia/4K6WaMP) (Leader - minor redeco) - March 23rd (was March 31st) (9000yen)
- MB-17 - Optimus Prime Revenge Version (http://amzn.asia/ilEd6d0) (Leader - minor redeco) - March 23rd (was March 31st) (13000yen)
- MB-18 - War Hammer Bumblebee (http://amzn.asia/5aOkgWR) (Deluxe - minor redeco with new weapon) - March 23rd (was March 31st) (3500yen)
- MB-19 - Hound (http://amzn.asia/5wNlGmm) (Voyager - minor redeco with new part) - March 23rd (was March 31st) (5000yen)
- MB-20 - Nemesis Prime (http://amzn.asia/bS8uj0G) (Leader - redeco) - March 23rd (was March 31st) (7000yen)

Encore
- God Fire Convoy (http://amzn.asia/4SWgYC9) (reissue - minor redeco) - March 23rd (27,000yen)

Star Wars Powered by Transformers
- 01 - Tie Advanced (http://amzn.asia/2YRgcSr) (Darth Vader w/ 6 figurines) (new) - March 23rd (5500yen)

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APRIL 2018

Masterpiece
- MPM-5 - Barricade (http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/10/27/possible-takara-tomy-april-2018-listings-new-movie-series-mpm-5-352688) (new) - April (Date TBA) (10,000yen)

Legends
- LG-EX - Greatshot (http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810963752/) (remould Sixshot) (TakaraTomyMall excl & Asia) - Late March (Date TBA) (9200yen)
- LG-EX - Grand Maximus (http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810963691/) (redeco Fortress Maximus) (TakaraTomyMall excl & Asia) - Late March (Date TBA) (27,000yen)
(Asia release might have bonus PrimeMaster/Pretender)

Movie Next (TBC)
- 01 - Bumblebee (http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/10/27/possible-takara-tomy-april-2018-listings-new-movie-series-mpm-5-352688) (Deluxe - new?) - April (Date TBA) (2800yen)
- 02 - Stinger (http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/10/27/possible-takara-tomy-april-2018-listings-new-movie-series-mpm-5-352688) (Deluxe - new?) - April (Date TBA) (2800yen)
- 03 - Crowbar (http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/10/27/possible-takara-tomy-april-2018-listings-new-movie-series-mpm-5-352688) (Deluxe - new?) - April (Date TBA) (2800yen)
- 04 - Ratchet (http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/10/27/possible-takara-tomy-april-2018-listings-new-movie-series-mpm-5-352688) (Deluxe - new?) - April (Date TBA) (2800yen)
- 05 - Optimus Prime (http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/10/27/possible-takara-tomy-april-2018-listings-new-movie-series-mpm-5-352688) (Voyager - new?) - April (Date TBA) (4500yen)
- 06 - Starscream (http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/10/27/possible-takara-tomy-april-2018-listings-new-movie-series-mpm-5-352688) (Voyager - new?) - April (Date TBA) (4500yen)
- 07 - Grimlock (http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/10/27/possible-takara-tomy-april-2018-listings-new-movie-series-mpm-5-352688) (Leader - new?) - April (Date TBA) (6800yen)
- 08 - Blackout (http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/10/27/possible-takara-tomy-april-2018-listings-new-movie-series-mpm-5-352688) (Leader - new?) - April (Date TBA) (6800yen)

The Last Knight Movie?
- TC09 - Battle Command Optimus (http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/10/24/battle-command-optimus-prime-reissue-coming-2018-352569) (TF4 reissue) - April (Date TBA) (6800yen)

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MAY 2018

Power of the Prime
- PP-01 - Micronus (https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0785GDN8G/) (Prime Master - same as Hasbro version?) - May 25th - 800yen
- PP-02 - Liege Maximo (https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B077XTSGZM/) (Prime Master - same as Hasbro version?) - May 25th - 800yen
- PP-03 - Vector Prime (https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B077XQHD7M/) (Prime Master - same as Hasbro version?) - May 25th - 800yen
- PP-04 - Dinbot Slash (https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B077XQDL2B/) (Legends - same as Hasbro version?) - May 25th - 1600yen
- PP-05 - Windcharger (https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B077XS4H1M/) (Legends - same as Hasbro version?) - May 25th - 1600yen
- PP-06 - Beachcomber (https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B077XQHD7K/) (Legends - same as Hasbro version?) - May 25th - 1600yen
- PP-07 - Autobot Jazz (https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B077XRT53G/) (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version?) - May 25th - 2800yen
- PP-08 - Rodimus Prime (http://amzn.asia/hMQkdeb) (Leader - same as Hasbro version?) - May 14th - 6800yen
- PP-09 - Optimus Prime (https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B077XQHFSY/) (Leader - same as Hasbro version?) - May 14th - 6800yen

Street Fighter II x Transformers
- Small pair (http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810108665/) (Deluxes) - Ken (TR Hotrod) Vs Chun Li (Gen-14 Arcee) - May (Date TBA) - 8640yen.
- Large pair (http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810108658/) (Voyagers) - Ryu (TR Optimus) Vs Vega/M.Bison (TR Megatron) - May (Date TBA) - 12,960yen

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JULY 2018

Masterpiece
- MP-41 - Dinobot (Beast Wars) (https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0778N4FXN/) (new) - July 21st - (25,000yen)

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au X Transformers
- Infobar Bumblebee Ichimatsu (http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810898139/) (black) (redeco w/ new head - non-working phone) - (TBC) (Date TBA)
- Infobar Megatron Building (http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810898139/) (grey) (redeco w/ new head - non-working phone) - (TBC) (Date TBA)

DVD exclusive
- Transformers & Downtown Crossover (http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/11/10/transformers-downtown-no-gaki-no-tsukai-ya-arahende-crossover-353324) (remould Cerebros w/ two Titanmaster heads) - mid 2018 (http://amzn.asia/5PxzsHV) (Date TBA) (9000yen)

Dual Model Kit
- DMK04 - Optimus Prime (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=24352) (minor redeco DMK03 & stand) - (date and details TBA) - CANCELLED?

Star Wars Powered by Transformers
- 02 - Millenium Falcon (http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/12/01/transformers-x-star-wars-line-2018-featured-tokyo-comic-con-354547) (new) - (Date TBA)

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[griffin]

A non-toy item that was released this month in Japan - the bluray edition Gen1 cartoon (http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/12/10/japanese-g1-fight-super-robot-lifeform-transformers-transformers-2010-multi-pack-blu-ray-hand-pictures-355133) (including Rebirth, which was not released in Japan), plus Scramble City.
It doesn't include the movie, and a review of this set says that the visual quality is the same as the DVD edition that has been out for a few years now.
The only things noted are some extra features, and a lot less discs needed to contain all 98 episodes.
More details of the contents and heaps of photos of the set can be seen at that link above.

[griffin]

Looks like the three reissue Legends (Scourge, Blurr, Wheelie) did get produced after all, as they were making their way to stores this week in Japan (https://www.allspark.com/2017/12/takaratomy-legends-rereleases-are-shipping-wheelie-scourge-blurr/) (and maybe Asia as well).

Good news for those still wanting Blurr, who sold out really fast first time around, or now wanted one to go with his Targetmaster gun that was also recently released (with Doublecross).

[griffin]

The December Legends toys are out now in Japan, and some early photos have been posted (http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/12/24/hand-images-takara-legends-slugslinger-perceptor-bumblebee-octane-355831)... showing the few minor differences.

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It looks like Japanese fans will finally be getting the original 1980s comic released in their country (http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/01/01/hero-x-publish-classic-marvel-transformers-comics-japanese-356118), which is likely to be translated into Japanese. Starting in February from Hero-X (the publisher of the Generations books), the first for issues will be released for 2560yen, with original Japanese art and commentaries.

[griffin]

A little late, but apparently this extra mini-comic on the TakaraTomy website (http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_lg/tf_lg_comic) is "christmas" themed (barely), and features a lot of Sweeps heads hunting down White Lune (http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/01/05/transformers-legends-bonus-comic-48-white-lune-356319) (sister to White Leo - the head to Doublecross), who like most females in Japanese Transformers, seems to be drawn very curved, with very little clothing (plus some strategically placed cleavage shots, and Ai getting her underwear pulled off by a Sweeps head - which isn't the worst we've seen of her in Transformers, with that KT Figure Collection figurine of her bathing naked (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/File:AI_PVC.jpg) and Fire Convoy and Gelshark are both looking on... designed by the person who gave us Kiss Play (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Transformers:_Kiss_Players_(franchise))).