Next Gen Select Combiner teased. Possible God Neptune

[DELTAprime]

Takara Tomy Tweeted out a silhouette of Gen Select King Poseidon with the text Next Transformers Generations Select, indicating that God Neptune is probably on the way.

I guess I need to open my wallet again.

https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/new-transformers-generations-selects-combiner-teased/44794/

[dirge]

Oh... this was inevitable.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Worst kept secret ever :D

but I am happy for those who want one. I'd very much at least like to see what it looks like in colour.

[Paulbot]

I just want to know if they'll make up a sixth member?

[Tha_Phantom]

I just want to know if they'll make up a sixth member?

I'm happy either way, but it certainly will be interesting to see which way they go.

[1AZRAEL1]

More money to spend lol

[griffin]

After another teaser image (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/05/13/next-takara-tomy-generations-selects-new-teaser-image-god-neptune-incoming-411291) (a green hand and gold sword), the toy looks to indeed be God Neptune... and a full reveal will happen tomorrow.

[DaptoDog]

I know nothing about this character but to me the colour scheme is so bland compared to Piranacon / King Poseidon. Perhaps the colours will pop better in this version compared to the original toy.

[DELTAprime]

I know nothing about this character but to me the colour scheme is so bland compared to Piranacon / King Poseidon. Perhaps the colours will pop better in this version compared to the original toy.

Really? I know nothing about the characters but I love the colour scheme. That's why I'm seriously thinking about buying them.

[Unicran]

I know nothing about this character too.

[DaptoDog]

Really? I know nothing about the characters but I love the colour scheme. That's why I'm seriously thinking about buying them.

It's obviously a matter of personal taste. I personally much prefer the figures on the right of this pic than those on the left. But I'm happy for those that have been waiting for this.

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcRXbGMa4v2_2cqyRE_6KlEoBl7X9AN gjIBqA-YNj6yoyV68Yf6T&usqp=CAU

[Tha_Phantom]

It's obviously a matter of personal taste. I personally much prefer the figures on the right of this pic than those on the left. But I'm happy for those that have been waiting for this.

I've definitely been wanting this, so cheers. Personally I love the God Neptune deco, I think the combined mode looks just exquisite. One issue that I've always had with the set is the individual bots look very plain in robot mode without the stickers that their G1 counterparts have, but hopefully the Gen Select version will make it work.

[Tha_Phantom]

Official images have dropped.

https://i.ibb.co/jhp402C/98193634-1194895797527512-4612737366291906560-o.png (https://ibb.co/8Mh8vpy)
https://i.ibb.co/QMm6dhn/98104028-1194895887527503-2032800316025470976-o.jpg (https://ibb.co/L1pC5B6)https://i.ibb.co/Dzy7Bky/96687765-1194895897527502-1828551080384921600-o.jpg (https://ibb.co/FmMBQJM)
https://i.ibb.co/fQkJPJd/97855714-1194895874194171-6691423351971250176-o.jpg (https://ibb.co/WskCYCv)https://i.ibb.co/MM1JxrM/97628727-1194895974194161-8305669132087459840-o.jpg (https://ibb.co/PwWVvKw)
https://i.ibb.co/K691jYY/96562926-1194896037527488-2158370518216998912-o.jpg (https://ibb.co/VVvKWdd)https://i.ibb.co/QY279jm/96837016-1194895950860830-6082549203039420416-o.jpg (https://ibb.co/qmtLBF1)
https://i.ibb.co/FH3t4hn/97057161-1194895964194162-2018077369998245888-o.jpg (https://ibb.co/Sfypw6J)https://i.ibb.co/34ZxcrT/97503564-1194896014194157-530621438231576576-o.jpg (https://ibb.co/cknWQgy)

[Paulbot]

I am surprised a new character was invented and added to the team. I think the robot modes still suffer from a bit too bland but they are being accurate to the source.

I only want Scylla so if anyone just wants the other four... (I know who am I kidding!)

[Tha_Phantom]

I think the robot modes still suffer from a bit too bland but they are being accurate to the source.

Yeah, fair. The individual bots are pretty bland like the originals. I am absolutely loving the combined mode though.


I only want Scylla so if anyone just wants the other four... (I know who am I kidding!)

This is most likely being sold as a box set, which is unfortunate for those who only want certain characters. Works for me though as I'm not a fan of separate releases for combiner teams as I want to combine them straight away. :p

[reillyd]

I'm not familiar with God Neptune combiner. So are these separate characters in the Japanese G1 series, or are they the original Bots that undergo some sort of upgrade/transformation and loose a member along the way?

[Krayt]

I'm not familiar with God Neptune combiner. So are these separate characters in the Japanese G1 series, or are they the original Bots that undergo some sort of upgrade/transformation and loose a member along the way?

It was a reuse of the original Seacons moulds during the Beast Wars Japanese lines.

[Seraphim Prime]

I'm not familiar with God Neptune combiner. So are these separate characters in the Japanese G1 series, or are they the original Bots that undergo some sort of upgrade/transformation and loose a member along the way?

Separate characters from BW Neo. The Destron (Predacon) Seacons are a bunch of space pirates that ally themselves with Megastorm and Galvatron.


What I'm really fascinated by is that they went to the extra effort of moulding specific parts for Scylla. The legs return to the Moonracer/Novastar/Greenlight/Lancer mold, and the robot chest is another new piece, and the head looks amended too to differentiate from the male Tentakill.

[Krayt]

Zing preorder is live. $398

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Takaratomy page linky
https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products-lineup/tf_gs/gs-12

Page says They remoulded the Tentakil body for a more femme look, and it seems they have. Slimmer and a femme-er lookng face too!
Legs as well by the looks of things.

Also, at 22000 cheaper than KP. Obviously because they only needed one colour of plastic:p

TTMall Shop page
https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810153207/
Drops October no gift wrapping available :(

[Tha_Phantom]

Hey Tetsuan Convoy or Gok, there is a bit on the TT Mall page that I've translated through my web browser which says "Also, the included weapons that were canceled in the original are included as they are, allowing you to enjoy the weapon play that you could not do in the original."
I'm sure that this isn't the most accurate translation, so any idea what exactly they mean here? Are they saying this set has extra weapons not included with Gen Select King Poseidon or do they mean the original BWII release of God Neptune didn't have as many weapons?

[nalops]

The Tfwiki page for God Neptune (https://tfwiki.net/wiki/God_Neptune_(BWII)) mentions that The set does not include a redeco of Nautilator, and almost all of the weapons and gun-mode stands for the individuals are also missing. I imagine that's what they're referring to.

[griffin]

I am surprised a new character was invented and added to the team.

Did you mean, a new character was NOT invented? As I was also hoping that they would give us six redeco Seacons and just create a new character for Nautilator.


Also, at 22000 cheaper than KP. Obviously because they only needed one colour of plastic:p


I'm guessing that was sarcasm, as there is only five members this time, so should be cheaper.


Hey Tetsuan Convoy or Gok, there is a bit on the TT Mall page that I've translated through my web browser which says "Also, the included weapons that were canceled in the original are included as they are, allowing you to enjoy the weapon play that you could not do in the original."
I'm sure that this isn't the most accurate translation, so any idea what exactly they mean here? Are they saying this set has extra weapons not included with Gen Select King Poseidon or do they mean the original BWII release of God Neptune didn't have as many weapons?

From the EB Games listing, which seems to be doing a lot better these days at translating the Japanese product listings...


In addition, the included weapons that were cancelled in the original are included in this set, so you can enjoy playing with and displaying a whole new range of weapons.

I'm not too sure what they mean by that though, as this set doesn't appear to have any additional accessories. Each bot has at least one gun, and a sword. Maybe it refers to the original set of BW Seacons in 1998 (http://www.tfu.info/1998/Destron/GodNeptune/godneptune.htm) not having any weapons. It looks like the BW Seacons only came with the combiner parts and "Snaptrap's" sword.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

I'm not too sure what they mean by that though, as this set doesn't appear to have any additional accessories. Each bot has at least one gun, and a sword. Maybe it refers to the original set of BW Seacons in 1998 (http://www.tfu.info/1998/Destron/GodNeptune/godneptune.htm) not having any weapons. It looks like the BW Seacons only came with the combiner parts and "Snaptrap's" sword.

Its a bit unclear in Japanese as well, but if we keep it within the realms of God Neptune and discard the idea of Pirahnacon, then Griffin's got it right.

I'd say they are saying it has the weapons that were cancelled from the G1 to with it.

[Tha_Phantom]

The Tfwiki page for God Neptune (https://tfwiki.net/wiki/God_Neptune_(BWII)) mentions that The set does not include a redeco of Nautilator, and almost all of the weapons and gun-mode stands for the individuals are also missing. I imagine that's what they're referring to.


Maybe it refers to the original set of BW Seacons in 1998 (http://www.tfu.info/1998/Destron/GodNeptune/godneptune.htm) not having any weapons. It looks like the BW Seacons only came with the combiner parts and "Snaptrap's" sword.


I'd say they are saying it has the weapons that were cancelled from the G1 to with it.

Cheers guys, that makes sense.

[DELTAprime]

The price at RK seems good. $160 USD.

[Paulbot]

Did you mean, a new character was NOT invented? As I was also hoping that they would give us six redeco Seacons and just create a new character for Nautilator.

Yes I left out the "not" and I did think they'd create a new character or find some obscure character from some part of fiction to join the team

[nalops]

I would've gotten this one over King Poseidon if I knew earlier since I prefer the colours (although it's sad it only has 5 robots). Almost wish they announced this one first and then went "Surprise! We secretly had a 6th member for the super complete combiner this whole time!" Plus it would maybe prevent questioning about the removal of one member from the team (even if it is canon.)

[dirge]

I would've gotten this one over King Poseidon if I knew earlier since I prefer the colours (although it's sad it only has 5 robots). Almost wish they announced this one first and then went "Surprise! We secretly had a 6th member for the super complete combiner this whole time!" Plus it would maybe prevent questioning about the removal of one member from the team (even if it is canon.)

I feel for you. I called God Neptune pretty early on, as I knew TakaraTomy would want to milk the moulds.

But yes, there's no certainty - we've yet to see a Masterpiece Deep Cover despite the 45 uses of the Lambor mould..

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Comic translated by me ;)
https://tetstoys.blogspot.com/2020/05/god-neptune-manga-translation.html

[griffin]

This is released this week in Japan and Asia, and some first in-hand photos (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/10/24/transformers-generations-selects-god-neptune-in-hand-images-422609) have been posted up by someone in Asia.