Japanese Transformers Release order
Items released in Asia and Japan (and most of those are released through Hasbro HK), as they have release dates that are pretty reliable.
Approximate yen prices listed.
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JANUARY 2019
Encore
- Beast Wars Neo - Big Convoy (minor redeco reissue) - JAN 25th (8000yen)
Power of the Primes - wave 8
- PP-43 - Throne of the Primes (Leader - same as Hasbro SDCC version) - JAN 25th - (9,000yen)
Legends
- LG-EX - Repugnus & Grotusque (2x Deluxe - same as Hasbro versions? - TakaraTomyMall exclusive) - Late JAN (7560yen)
Studio Series - wave 5
- SS-19 - TF5 WW2 Bumblebee (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version) - January 26th - (2800yen)
- SS-20 - TF3 Sideswipe (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version) - January 26th - (2800yen)
- SS-21 - TF1 Decepticon Barricade (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version) - January 26th - (2800yen)
- SS-22 - TF3 Decepticon Crankcase (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version) - January 26th - (2800yen)
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- SS-EX - Bumblebee Retro Garage Set VOL 1 (Gold redeco Bumblebee w/ 2 Dino Cassettes (Dairu & Uruaz) - same as Hasbro version) (Tokyo Comic Con excl) (4860yen)
Unite Warriors reissue
- UW-04 Devastator (reissue - TakaraTomyMall exclusive) - Late JAN (27,000)
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FEBRUARY 2019
Masterpiece
- MP-20+ - Wheeljack (Anime Edition) (minor redeco) - FEB 22nd - (9000yen)
- MP-32 - Beast Convoy (reissue) - FEB 22nd - (13,000yen)
Siege - wave 1
- SG-01 - Firedrive (Battlemaster - same as Hasbro version) - FEB 23rd (900yen)
- SG-02 - Lioner (Lionizer) (Battlemaster - same as Hasbro version) - FEB 23rd (900yen)
- SG-03 - Race Car Patrol (Roadhandler & Swindler) (Micromaster - same as Hasbro version) - FEB 23rd (1900yen)
- SG-04 - Sideswipe (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version) - FEB 23rd (3700yen)
- SG-05 - Autobot Cog (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version) - FEB 23rd (3700yen)
- SG-06 - Optimus Prime (Voyager - same as Hasbro version) - FEB 23rd (5900yen)
- SG-07 - Ultra Magnus (Leader - same as Hasbro version) - FEB 23rd (9100yen)
Studio Series - wave 6
- SS-23 - TF1 Rusty Bumblebee (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version) - FEB 23rd - (2800yen)
- SS-24 - TF1 Bonecrusher (Voyager - same as Hasbro version) - FEB 23rd - (4100yen)
- SS-25 - TF1 Optimus Prime (Voyager - same as Hasbro version) - FEB 23rd (4100yen)
- SS-26 - TF2 Jetfire (Leader - same as Hasbro version) - FEB 23rd (7300yen)
- SS-27 - TF3 Megatron w/ Igor (Leader - same as Hasbro version) - FEB 23rd (7300yen)
- SS-28 - TF6 Dropkick (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version) - FEB 23rd (2800yen)
Power of the Primes - wave 9
- PP-44 - Punch/Counterpunch (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version?) - FEB 23rd - (3,500yen)
Unite Warriors reissue
- UW-01 Superion (reissue - TakaraTomyMall exclusive) - Late FEB (16,000)
Golden Lagoon wave 4
- Soundwave (gold redeco Leader Titans Return Soundwave - TakaraTomyMall exclusive) - FEB 28th (10,800yen)
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MARCH 2019
Masterpiece
- MP-43 - Beast Megatron - MARCH 30th (was JAN 26th) - (37,000yen)
- MPM-03 - Movie Bumblebee (re-release) - Late March - (10,800yen)
- MP-34 - Cheetor (re-release) - Late March - (7560yen)
- MP-10ASL - Convoy Atmos Safari Lebron version (yellow/orange redeco Cab only - Atmos exclusive) - MARCH 3rd - (22,000yen)
Legends
- LG-EX - (Beast Wars Neo) Blue Big Convoy (blue redeco- TakaraTomyMall exclusive) - MAR 22nd (8000yen)
- LG-EX - Big Powered 3-pack (Dia Atlas, Roadfire, Sonic Bomber) (remould TR Skyshadow, Misfire, Twintwist - AUTO - 1x Leader, 2x Deluxe) (TakaraTomyMall exclusive) - MARCH 30th (16,200yen)
Siege - wave 2
- SG-08 - Blowpipe (Battlemaster - same as Hasbro version) - MAR 23rd (900yen)
- SG-09 - Battle Patrol (Topshot (Bigshot) & Flak) (Micromaster - same as Hasbro version) - MAR 23rd (1900yen)
- SG-10 - Air Strike Patrol (Stormcloud & Whisper) (Micromaster - same as Hasbro version) - MAR 23rd (1900yen)
- SG-11 - Skytread (Flywheels) (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version) - MAR 23rd (3700yen)
- SG-12 - Hound (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version) - MAR 23rd (3700yen)
- SG-13 - Megatron (Voyager - same as Hasbro version) - MAR 23rd (5900yen)
- SG-14 - Shockwave (Leader - same as Hasbro version) - MAR 23rd (9100yen)
Studio Series - wave 7
- SS-29 - TF6 Shatter (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version) - March 23rd - (2800yen)
- SS-30 - TF6 Optimus Prime (Voyager - same as Hasbro version) - March 23rd - (4100yen)
- SS-31 - TF5 Cogman (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version) - March 23rd (2800yen)
- SS-32 - TF2 Decepticon Scrapmetal (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version) - March 23rd (2800yen)
- SS-33 - TF2 Decepticon Rampage (Voyager - same as Hasbro version) - March 23rd (4500yen)
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- SS-EX - Rusty Bumblebee (AUTO - minor redeco VW Bumblebee) (7-11 Movie Ticket exclusive - pre-order NOV 2018) DATE TBC (???yen)
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APRIL 2019
Siege - wave 3
- SG-15 - Aimless (Battlemaster - same as Hasbro version) - APR 27th (900yen)
- SG-16 - Soundwave Spy Patrol (Ravage & Laserbeak) (Micromaster - same as Hasbro version) - APR 27th (1900yen)
- SG-17 - Ironhide (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version) - APR 27th (3700yen)
- SG-18 - Sixgun (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version) - APR 27th (3700yen)
- SG-19 - Starscream (Voyager - same as Hasbro version) - APR 27th (5900yen)
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MAY 2019
Siege - wave 4
- SG-20 - Pteraxadon (Battlemaster - same as Hasbro version) - MAY 25th (900yen)
- SG-21 - Rescue Patrol (Red Heat & Stake Out) (Micromaster - same as Hasbro version) - MAY 25th (1900yen)
- SG-22 - Chromia (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version) - MAY 25th (3700yen)
- SG-23 - Prowl (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version) - MAY 25th (3700yen)
- SG-24 - Soundwave (Voyager - same as Hasbro version) - MAY 25th (5900yen)
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JUNE 2019
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JULY 2019
Masterpiece
- MP-18+ - (Gen1) Streak (anime redeco - TakaraTomyMall exclusive) - LATE JULY - (9180yen)
Siege - wave 5
- SG-25 - Brunt (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version?) - JULY 27th (was JUNE 27th) (3700yen)
- SG-26 - Jetfire (Commander - same as Hasbro version?) - JULY 27th (was JUNE 27th) (18,000yen)
Studio Series - wave 8
– SS-34 - TF2 Decepticon Longhaul (same as Hasbro version?) - JULY 27th - (4500yen)
– SS-35 - TF4 KSI Boss (same as Hasbro version?) - JULY 27th - (4500yen)
Cyberverse - wave 1
- TCV-01 – Turbo Change Bumblebee (same as Hasbro 1-step) - JULY 11th - (1200yen)
- TCV-02 – Turbo Change Optimus Prime (same as Hasbro 1-step) - JULY 11th - (1200yen)
- TCV-03 – Wing Slicer Windblade (same as Hasbro Warrior) - JULY 11th - (2500yen)
- TCV-04 – Launcher Strike Starscream (same as Hasbro Ultra) - JULY 11th - (3500yen)
- TCV-05 – Stinger Sword Bumblebee (same as Hasbro Ultimate) - JULY 11th - (4500yen)
- TCV-06 – Matrix Attack Optimus Prime (same as Hasbro Ultimate) - JULY 11th - (4500yen)
- TCV-07 – Fusion Cannon Megatron (same as Hasbro Ultimate) - JULY 11th - (4500yen)
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AUGUST 2019
Masterpiece
- MP-44 - Convoy Ver 3 (new - cab & trailer) - AUG 31st - (50,000yen)
- MPM-8 - Movie Megatron (same as Hasbro version?) – AUG 31st - (20,000 yen)
Siege - wave 6
- SG-27 - Caliburst (Battlemaster - same as Hasbro version?) - AUG 24th (900yen)
- SG-28 - Decepticon Refractot/Reflector (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version?) - AUG 24th (3700yen)
Studio Series - wave 9
- SS-36 - TF6 Dropkick (car mode) (same as Hasbro version?) - AUG 31st - (2800yen)
- SS-37 - TF2 Decepticon Hightower (same as Hasbro version?) - AUG 31st - (2800yen)
- SS-38 - TF4 Drift (Helicopter mode) (same as Hasbro version?) - AUG 31st - (2800yen)
- SS-39 - TF3 Jetwing Optimus Prime (same as Hasbro version?) - AUG 31st - (6800yen)
Cyberverse - wave 2
- TCV-08 – Turbo Change Megatron (same as Hasbro 1-step?) - AUG 3rd - (1200 yen)
- TCV-09 – Turbo Change Wheeljack (same as Hasbro 1-step?) - AUG 3rd - (1200 yen)
- TCV-10 – Burning Flame Grimlock (same as Hasbro Ultra?) - AUG 3rd - (3500 yen)
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SEPTEMBER 2019
Siege - wave 7
- SG-29 - Autobot Smashdown (Battlemaster - same as Hasbro version?) - SEPT 28th (900yen)
- SG-30 - Sports Car Patrol (Decepticon Blackjack & Decepticon Hyperdrive) (Micromaster - same as Hasbro version?) - SEPT 28th (1900yen)
- SG-31 - Red Alert (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version?) - SEPT 28th (3500yen)
- SG-32 - Autobot Springer (Voyager - same as Hasbro version?) - SEPT 28th (5500yen)
Cyberverse - wave 3
- TCV-11 – Turbo Change Prowl (same as Hasbro 1-step?) - SEPT 14th - (1200 yen)
- TCV-12 – Turbo Change Shockwave (same as Hasbro 1-step?) - SEPT 14th - (1200 yen)
- TCV-13 – Jet Mission Prowl (same as Hasbro Spark Armor?) - SEPT 14th - (2500 yen)
- TCV-14 – Shovel Fighter Starscream (same as Hasbro Spark Armor?) - SEPT 14th - (2500 yen)
- TCV-15 – Battleship Power Bumblebee (same as Hasbro Spark Armor?) - SEPT 14th - (3500 yen)
- TCV-16 – Wingfire Optimus Prime (same as Hasbro Spark Armor?) - SEPT 14th - (3500 yen)
Generation Selects (TakaraTomyMall Exclusives)
- Nightbird (redeco Chromia with new head) - SEPT 7th (4104yen)
- Powerdasher Zeta (redeco Brunt with new head) - SEPT 7th (4104yen)
- Star Convoy (remould POTP Leader Optimus Prime) - SEPT 28th (9180yen)
- Smokescreen (redeco Siege Barricade) - SEPT 28th (4104yen)
Movie Universe
- Nemesis Prime (black/aqua redeco Legendary Optimus Prime - the oversized Voyager Optimus released for TF6) (7-11 exclusive) - SEPT 13th - (7500yen)
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OCTOBER 2019
Masterpiece
- MP-13 - (Gen1) Soundwave w/ Condor (re-release) (TakaraTomyMall excl) - MID OCT (15,000yen)
Siege - wave 8
- SG-33 - Off Road Patrol (Powertrain & Highjump) (Micromaster - same as Hasbro version?) - OCT 26th (1900yen)
- SG-34 - Barricade (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version?) - OCT 26th (3500yen)
- SG-35 - Thundercracker (Voyager - same as Hasbro version?) - OCT 26th (5500yen)
Cyberverse - wave 4
- TCV-17 – Tank Buster Jetfire (same as Hasbro Spark Armor?) - OCT 12th - (2500 yen)
- TCV-18 – Drill Diver Skybyte (same as Hasbro Spark Armor?) - OCT 12th - (2500 yen)
- TCV-19 – Battle Rotor Megatron (same as Hasbro Spark Armor?) - OCT 12th - (3500 yen)
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NOVEMBER 2019
Masterpiece
- MPM-9 - Movie Jazz (new) - NOV 2nd - (10,800yen)
- MP-45 - Bumble Ver 2 (new - cartoon VW) - NOV 23rd (was SEPT 28th) - (14,000yen)
- MP-46 (BW) Blackwidow/Blackarachnia (new) - NOV 23rd (15,000yen)
Siege - wave 9
- SG-36 - Impactor (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version?) - NOV 23rd (3500yen)
- SG-37 - Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime (Leader - same as Hasbro version?) - NOV 23rd (9000yen)
Studio Series
- SS-32 - TF2 Decepticon Scrapmetal (Re-release) (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version) - LATE NOV (2800yen)
- SS-33 - TF2 Decepticon Rampage (Re-release) (Voyager - same as Hasbro version) - LATE NOV (4500yen)
Cyberverse - wave 5
- TCV-20 – Blizzard Rescue Ratchet (same as Hasbro Spark Armor?) - NOV 9th - (2500 yen)
- TCV-21 – Satellite Laser Shockwave (same as Hasbro Spark Armor?) - NOV 9th - (2500 yen)
- TCV-22 – Dump Dino Grimlock (same as Hasbro Spark Armor?) - NOV 9th - (3500 yen)
- TCV-23 – Ark Combine Optimus Prime (same as Hasbro Spark Armor?) - NOV 9th - (7000 yen)
Exclusive
- Sonic Blue Bumble & Exo Suit Chama (blue redeco Titans Return Bumblebee & Spike) - Bump of Chicken exclusive - NOV 3rd (4000yen
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DECEMBER 2019
Masterpiece
- MP-47 (Gen1) Hound (new) - DEC 26th (18,000yen)
Siege - wave 10
- SG-38 - Mirage (Deluxe - same as Hasbro version?) - DEC 26th (3500yen)
- SG-39 - Omega Supreme (Titan - same as Hasbro version?) - DEC 26th (25,000yen)
Cyberverse - wave 6
- TCV-24 – Turbo Change Hotrod (same as Hasbro 1-step?) - DEC 26th - (1200 yen)
- TCV-25 – Turbo Change Skybyte (same as Hasbro 1-step?) - DEC 26th - (1200 yen)
- TCV-26 – Turbo Change Autobot Jazz (same as Hasbro 1-step?) - DEC 26th - (1200 yen)
35th Anniversary (TakaraTomyMall excl)
- Convoy & Optimus Prime (reissue Gen1 Convoy (cab only) & Studio Series TF6 Voyager Optimus) (both separately boxed) - LATE DEC (10,800yen)
G-Shock x Transformers
- Master Nemesis Prime Resonant Mode (w/ Casio watch) - (black redeco G-Shock Master Optimus) - DEC 7th (30,000yen at Casio - 33,000yen at TakaraTomyMall)
- ??? (additional regular release without watch?)
Million Publishing
- Generations 2020 (book) - DEC 10th (3190yen)
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CANCELLED
Other
- STARS reissue w/ Golden Gen1 Optimus/Convoy & book - 16,800yen(release depends on minimum pre-orders)
- STARS reissue w/ Golden Gen1 Optimus/Convoy & book & box - 22,000yen(release depends on minimum pre-orders)
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