JP TFPrime toys to have Targetmasters (plus new Skywarp)

[griffin]

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So does that mean each toy is packaged with a Targetmaster, or they will be extra items to chase up separately? I'd be guessing that they are being shown paired up instead of just revealing the different Targetmasters, that they do come packaged with them.
If so, that is going to create a huge demand for the JP versions, and even bigger demand for just the weapons, as some of them look really good.

[Shirokaze]

I decided to check out HLJ, and it seems they've got their pre-orders up too. The interesting thing I noticed was the price on AM-07 Starscream of 4000yen. So it looks like we're getting a Voyager-sized version of him

[Verno]

They actually look quite fun. Anyone able to translate the names?

[Shirokaze]

They actually look quite fun. Anyone able to translate the names?

There aren't any names shown in the pics The katakana above each one just says "Arms Micron"

[Verno]

Oh, damn. I'm sure we'll get names soon enough. Something has to cheer the Prime fans up

[GoktimusPrime]

There aren't any names shown in the pics The katakana above each one just says "Arms Micron"

And the Kanji slapped over each toy image says "Do not circulate"

Anyway... we previously saw the "Arms Micron" title being used for the store exclusive Mini-Cons (repaints of PCC Mini-Cons) that came out with the First Edition toys in Japan. Damn... I've been putting Aimless on my Classicsverse shelf... I guess this definitely makes him a TF Prime toy. :/

Undecided about whether I'll get these toys. Probably get Skywarp... definitely not going to get repeats of FE moulds (not worth it just to get a Mini-Con IMO). New moulds... I'll think about it.

[Zippo]

HLJ is very unreliable, so I think I shall have to pre order all of these somewhere else (though I have missed ordering from my favourite supplier). Loving the idea of the extra Micron/Targetmaster compared with a stupid oversized weapon (Cliffjumper and Prime ..). May even break down and order the figures that I don't really want (like Bee, Prime, Cliffjumper and Voyager Starscream just to get the weapons)

Hopefully some final releases show up soon and hope the rumor of less paint apps not true.

[reillyd]

Has anyone noticed that HLJ also has Arms Microns avaialble in boxes of 10

http://www.hlj.com/product/TTA99608

[Doubledealer]

I'd be guessing that they are being shown paired up instead of just revealing the different Targetmasters, that they do come packaged with them.

Indeed, this makes the most sense to me. I'm assuming (hoping?) the Voyager toys will be rid of the clear plastic parts too.

[SharkyMcShark]

On that note, I've read on various sites rumours that

a) The clear parts remain on the voyagers and

b) That while they come with an additional Micron Targetmaster, the AM figures have less paint apps than the Western releases and have stickers applied in lieu of this.

Unsure how to feel about that.