Transformers questions by newbies, and not-so-newbies

[Omega Metro]

Is the Construction coloured Roadblock from G1/G2 (not the Pretender) actually the same character as the new TAV Roadblock?

This is the only one of those Japanese things that I'm interested in. Though trying to figure out if it has a 'G1' face or a RID/Prime face. No clear pics anywhere

[GoktimusPrime]

This is the only one of those Japanese things that I'm interested in. Though trying to figure out if it has a 'G1' face or a RID/Prime face. No clear pics anywhere

It's a Scoop face.

[griffin]

Did anyone get the QT-18 Nemesis Prime fulfilled at any online store (or find it at a store in Japan)?
The recent Figure King magazine has it grouped with the April pair (G1 Optimus, Lambo Megatron), so I'm suspecting that it was held back a month.

[Bidoofdude]

Since I'm having trouble (after contacting several members who I thought it was), can anyone point me to who did that reading of More than Meets the Eye with the Animated Megatron-ish voice? Thanks.

[Paulbot]

Since I'm having trouble (after contacting several members who I thought it was), can anyone point me to who did that reading of More than Meets the Eye with the Animated Megatron-ish voice? Thanks.

Is this the video you mean? http://youtu.be/xg6aiBlbj38

I did a good Megatron voice once but can't find that recording.

[Bidoofdude]

Is this the video you mean? http://youtu.be/xg6aiBlbj38

I did a good Megatron voice once but can't find that recording.

Yes! It was KalEl I was thinking of.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

What, Starbucks is still a thing???

A horrible thing, yes....

Animated Blitzwing: is it a forgone conclusion that buying the Hasbro version will result in owning a floppy mess? Is the Takara version better?

I thought part of the flppiness was due to the shoulders being the wrong way round.

MAN do I love his dumpy little "Metal Slug"-esque Tank mode!

That times 100000000000

Thanks.

Considering they are such tiny simple toys, I wonder if the delay is due to lack of retailer demand, rather than issues with production.

From what I've seen in the local shops, they aren't doing too badly. Like a lot better than the AOE stinkbombs that are still hanging around, but looking at them and for and average price of ~900yen, and comparing them with other toys, they don't look to provide good value for money.

[tinyJazz]

Did anyone get the QT-18 Nemesis Prime fulfilled at any online store (or find it at a store in Japan)?
The recent Figure King magazine has it grouped with the April pair (G1 Optimus, Lambo Megatron), so I'm suspecting that it was held back a month.

According to Amazon.jp: release date is April 25!
Tracks is June 27?
Nooo

Amiami still lists both as late March. :/

[griffin]

Thanks.

Tracks wasn't released either... okay. A June release explains why it wasn't shown with the other three that are now in April (in the Figure King magazine).
I've updated the monthly JP listing, and will update the main checklist later.

Considering they are such tiny simple toys, I wonder if the delay is due to lack of retailer demand, rather than issues with production.