JP release of more unreleased Animated toys.

[griffin]

Hasbro axed the line before they could produce a number of new Animated moulds, and were only just able to sneak out four of those figures to US TRU stores (Arcee, Rodimus, Cyb Ratchet, Cyb Ironhide).

The rest looked to be lost, until TT started producing the Animated toys, and hope returned that we would see them released in some form afterall. It would just be more expensive for Animated fans to fight over the limited JP stock.

Anyway...
The next two unreleased toys to be released in Japan are Wingblade Optimus and Hydrodrive Bumblebee.

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/takara-animated-release-dates-for-blurr-rodimus-clear-optimus-rodimus-wingblade-prime-and-more/18349/

Plus a couple of transparent redecos it seems, and Rodimus Major (probably end up being in stores at the same time as the US release).

And - the Optimus Megatron 2-pack is listed as both Cybertron modes (the Hasbro 2-pack had the Earth mode Optimus with Cybertron Mode Megatron). Could either be a misprint, or TT have swapped over the 2 Deluxe sized Optimus toys for their 2-pack to make more sense as a verses pack.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

HUZZAH! This is awesome news! I was worried about the lack of Wingbladey-ness in my animated line and my Bumblebees were saddened that none of their kind were likely to go submarine. Although I just see that they refer to Hydrodrive Bumbles as Jetpack Bumbles. Meh, I dont care it could work either way

More love to taktom. :D:D:D

Tets is a happy chappy at this news!

[kaiden]

i'll be waiting for price/shipping drops ^_^ But now i feel annoyed for buying the hasbro ones.

[autobreadticon]

still no wasp :(

[BigPenney]

Whoo! I can't wait for Wingblade Prime. :D
I'll probably pickup the Bumblebee as well but I don't mind if I miss out on him.
The clear Optimus/Rodimus Pack sounds interesting but I'll have to wait for pictures before I decide to get it or not.

[Kyle]

I'm glad we can at least get the TakaraTomy version~! Rejoice~! :D

[MV75]

still no wasp :(

Which version? I got waspinaters peg warming over here.

[Autocon]

is empire the only store in aus selling them? surley there are others

[Tober]

Wingblade Prime just went up for pre-order for 20% off at amiami.

Link (http://www.amiami.jp/shop/?set=english&vgForm=ProductInfo&sku=TOY-RBT-1137&template=default/product/e_display.html)

Rodimus and Blackout should start appearing soon. If BBTS was any indication they will sell out in pre-order fast.

[kaiden]

http://ngeekhiong.blogspot.com/2010/04/future-transformers-movie-animated.html

Transformers Animated TA-27 Ultra Magnus - July 24th release, 7,140 Yen (inclusive of tax).

Transformers Animated TA-28 Sentinel - July 24th release, 2,415 Yen (inclusive of tax).

Transformers Animated TA-29 Jazz - July 24th release, 2,415 Yen (inclusive of tax).

Transformers Animated TA-30 Blur - July 24th release, 2,415 Yen (inclusive of tax).

Transformers Animated TA31 Elite Guard Bumblebee - July 24th release, 2,415 Yen (inclusive of tax).

Transformers Animated TA-32 Wreck Gar - July 24th release, 3,780 Yen (inclusive of tax).

Transformers Animated Optimus Prime & Rodimus Boxset - July 24th release, 4,725 Yen (inclusive of tax).

Transformers EZ Collection Vol. 4 - July 24th release, 525 Yen each (inclusive of tax).

Transformers Animated TA-33 Rodimus - August 28th release, 2,415 Yen (inclusive of tax).

Transformers Animated TA-34 Samurai Prowl - August 28th release, 2,940 Yen (inclusive of tax).

Transformers Animated TA-35 Sunstorm - August 28th release, 3,780 Yen (inclusive of tax).

Transformers Animated TA-36 Swindle - August 28th release, 2,415 Yen (inclusive of tax).

Transformers Animated TA-37 Waspinator - August 28th release, 2,415 Yen (inclusive of tax).

Transformers Animated Optimus Prime vs Megatron (Cybertron Mode) - August 28th release, 4,725 Yen (inclusive of tax).

Transformers Animated TA-38 Wing Blade Optimus Prime - September 18th release, 4,725 Yen (inclusive of tax).

Transformers Animated TA-39 Jet Pack Bumblebee - September 18th release, 3,360 Yen (inclusive of tax).

Transformers Animated TA-40 Cybertron Ratchet - September 18th release, 2,415 Yen (inclusive of tax).

[Tober]

HLJ are taking orders and still have Arcee and Rodimus available for pre-order again.

link (http://www.hlj.com/hljlist2/?SeriesID=4318&Dis=2&MacroType=Toy)

Blackout and Swoop are unavailable.

[Tober]

Looks like Arcee has been released. :D

[kaiden]

Transformers Animated TA-39 Jet Pack Bumblebee