BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures

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Site sponsor BigBadToyStore has posted preorders for the first wave of the Japanese Transformers Animated figures, giving us the first images of these figures. These are promotional images, and thus may be enhanced with photoshop; however it seems that the figures may have a metallic paint finish applied, and Ironhide (US Bulkhead) seems to be a different shade of green.

Check out all the images by clicking on the following links:
Ironhide
Bumblebee
Optimus Prime
Starscream
Megatron
Prowl
Ratchet

These preorders have an estimated release in April.
BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures

BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures

Credit(s): BigBadToyStore

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Re: BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures (1034779)
Posted by Dead Metal on January 8th, 2010 @ 11:51am CST

I'm just too slow lately.... :cry:

And hell these are pretty, so much for the straight Hasbro repacks.

Re: BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures (1034780)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on January 8th, 2010 @ 11:53am CST

Ironhide looks pretty nice, but I really dislike the Voyager Bulkhead mold. I'm not sure what ones I'll be getting yet, though. We'll have to see.

Re: BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures (1034788)
Posted by Editor on January 8th, 2010 @ 12:16pm CST

Wow, anyone else looking at the Bumblebee get a G2 feel from it?

Re: BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures (1034790)
Posted by DevastaTTor on January 8th, 2010 @ 12:21pm CST

Nice. Now give me a Takara ROTF Bludgeon paint job.

Re: BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures (1034793)
Posted by Forgotten on January 8th, 2010 @ 12:23pm CST

I really like Starscream and I have yet to get an Animated incarnation of him, but 50 plus shipping. I think I might just have to get the US release and skip the shiny.

Re: BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures (1034794)
Posted by Tekka on January 8th, 2010 @ 12:23pm CST

And Starscream is still blue. =(

Oh well, so much for that idea.

Re: BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures (1034795)
Posted by Tigertrack on January 8th, 2010 @ 12:25pm CST

Bulkhead is an odd looking color... Aquamarine or something? ( I don't know, I just went with that name-- turquoise-ish?)

Re: BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures (1034796)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on January 8th, 2010 @ 12:33pm CST

The more I look at them, the less I like them. The shiny doesn't fit at all. I really prefer the Hasbro versions' flat look. It matches the animation model much better. So far, I think I'm going to pass.

Re: BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures (1034797)
Posted by Tigertrack on January 8th, 2010 @ 12:34pm CST

Razorclaw0000 wrote:The more I look at them, the less I like them. The shiny doesn't fit at all. I really prefer the Hasbro versions' flat look. It matches the animation model much better. So far, I think I'm going to pass.

Shiny is often a good way to get my attention, but the one it looks best on is BBee, and the mold is pretty junky, so no thanks. Maybe if Samurai Prowl ends up looking awesome or something.

Re: BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures (1034799)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on January 8th, 2010 @ 12:42pm CST

tigertracks 24 wrote:
Razorclaw0000 wrote:The more I look at them, the less I like them. The shiny doesn't fit at all. I really prefer the Hasbro versions' flat look. It matches the animation model much better. So far, I think I'm going to pass.

Shiny is often a good way to get my attention, but the one it looks best on is BBee, and the mold is pretty junky, so no thanks. Maybe if Samurai Prowl ends up looking awesome or something.

I'd like to see some really unique repaints, like Ramjet, and a full size Dirge, or a "One with the AllSpark" Samurai Prowl in transparent light blue.

Re: BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures (1034800)
Posted by the_dark_decepticon on January 8th, 2010 @ 12:42pm CST

Razorclaw0000 wrote:The more I look at them, the less I like them. The shiny doesn't fit at all. I really prefer the Hasbro versions' flat look. It matches the animation model much better. So far, I think I'm going to pass.

110% agree with you. They are trying to make them look more "real" when the whole point is for them to look more "cartoony" and excuse the pun "animated."

Re: BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures (1034804)
Posted by Forgotten on January 8th, 2010 @ 12:50pm CST

Razorclaw0000 wrote:
tigertracks 24 wrote:
Razorclaw0000 wrote:The more I look at them, the less I like them. The shiny doesn't fit at all. I really prefer the Hasbro versions' flat look. It matches the animation model much better. So far, I think I'm going to pass.

Shiny is often a good way to get my attention, but the one it looks best on is BBee, and the mold is pretty junky, so no thanks. Maybe if Samurai Prowl ends up looking awesome or something.

I'd like to see some really unique repaints, like Ramjet, and a full size Dirge, or a "One with the AllSpark" Samurai Prowl in transparent light blue.

Now that I would buy the hell out of.

Re: BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures (1034816)
Posted by joevill on January 8th, 2010 @ 1:32pm CST

*drools*

Re: BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures (1034817)
Posted by RiddlerJ on January 8th, 2010 @ 1:36pm CST

Editor wrote:Wow, anyone else looking at the Bumblebee get a G2 feel from it?

It's Animated Goldbug.

Re: BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures (1034823)
Posted by First Gen on January 8th, 2010 @ 2:09pm CST

Oh God these look horrible.

Now to read the Takara fanboys go nuts over this crap.

Re: BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures (1034824)
Posted by kirbenvost on January 8th, 2010 @ 2:11pm CST

Hmm, I'm guessing it's the promo image shine and they won't look so metallic when they're actually released, but I think I prefer the Hasbro jobs. Megatron definitely benefits from the full metallic treatment though.

I hope they repaint at least one of the Prowls in G1 colors so I can add him to my collection.

Re: BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures (1034829)
Posted by Elvaan on January 8th, 2010 @ 2:39pm CST

Pretty.

Re: BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures (1034832)
Posted by rpetras on January 8th, 2010 @ 2:53pm CST

Razorclaw0000 wrote:Ironhide looks pretty nice, but I really dislike the Voyager Bulkhead mold. I'm not sure what ones I'll be getting yet, though. We'll have to see.

I always liked the mold, but he was just too $#%@ SMALL!

Then I got Legends BB & Prowl, and I realized he's not a small voyager, he's a LARGE Legends class :-)

Voyager Bulkhead + Activators Prime and Ratchet + Legends BB & Prowl = very pleased scale nazi.

I also like the idea of TFA Goldbug. That's a neat idea.

Re: BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures (1034833)
Posted by Rorschach on January 8th, 2010 @ 3:02pm CST

Animated is my favorite TF line to date. While I adore each of these molds, there's no way I'm going to dump that much more into figures I already own doubles and triples of, the prices are simply obscene.

I will, however, be completely boned when Takara does what Hasbro would not: Produce actual figures of Omega Supreme, Constructicons Mixmaster & Scrapper, Brawn, Strika, Cyclonus, etc.

Basically, any mold we never got.

Re: BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures (1034835)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on January 8th, 2010 @ 3:04pm CST

Rorschach wrote:I will, however, be completely boned when Takara does what Hasbro would not: Produce actual figures of Omega Supreme, Constructicons Mixmaster & Scrapper, Brawn, Strika, Cyclonus, etc.

Basically, any mold we never got.

They're not going to do it. Animated to them is just a filler line. They were afraid to bring it over at all due to the animation style, and I think they expect the line to not do as well.

Re: BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures (1034837)
Posted by UltraPrimal on January 8th, 2010 @ 3:11pm CST

WOW! Shiney! I don't have the voyager Bulkhead mold, so I may pick up "Ironhide" if I see him at a con. That Bumblebee looks great too. Almost like a Goldbug. He just needs a blue head.

Re: BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures (1034853)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on January 8th, 2010 @ 5:08pm CST

I must say that I like the shiny over the non-shiny every time.

Re: BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures (1034854)
Posted by Editor on January 8th, 2010 @ 5:10pm CST

If the end products match these then I may need to get Bumble and if if a 3rd party (Fansproject hint hint) makes a goldbug upgrade then I'll be a happy camper.

Re: BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures (1034858)
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on January 8th, 2010 @ 5:17pm CST

Already got these molds at a far cheaper price. Pass go and keep two hundred bucks.

Re: BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures (1034875)
Posted by goshjosh95 on January 8th, 2010 @ 5:51pm CST

Razorclaw0000 wrote:
tigertracks 24 wrote:
Razorclaw0000 wrote:The more I look at them, the less I like them. The shiny doesn't fit at all. I really prefer the Hasbro versions' flat look. It matches the animation model much better. So far, I think I'm going to pass.

Shiny is often a good way to get my attention, but the one it looks best on is BBee, and the mold is pretty junky, so no thanks. Maybe if Samurai Prowl ends up looking awesome or something.

I'd like to see some really unique repaints, like Ramjet, and a full size Dirge, or a "One with the AllSpark" Samurai Prowl in transparent light blue.

I think I'm satisfied with the Hasbro matte versions of TFA figures I already have; seems to be more toon-accurate to me. However, a shiny Samurai Prowl or "ghost" Prowl in transparent blue would be AWESOME. I also hope they do a leader-class Megs in metallic... that, I'd pick up in a heartbeat.

Re: BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures (1034893)
Posted by Mechastrike on January 8th, 2010 @ 7:11pm CST

always knew they were gonna put chrome in the toys. now they're much cooler looking than their hasbro originals.

Re: BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures (1034896)
Posted by Jetstorm92210 on January 8th, 2010 @ 7:16pm CST

I'm so happy because this guys ended being less show accurate than the US versions.
That goes specially to you Mr. "Ironhide", NOT show-accurate.
Mmmm...That means: Bulkhead:Ironhide, Ironhide:Armorhide? (That makes sense because of his "armor").

Re: BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures (1034908)
Posted by The Fallen Prime on January 8th, 2010 @ 7:53pm CST

They look neat, but for $50 a pop, that's too much for my wallet.

Re: BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures (1034914)
Posted by Blurrz on January 8th, 2010 @ 8:14pm CST

In the contemporary world of me not having so much cash and a general distaste for dealing with customs, this is just a bit excessive.

It looks nice, but nah, not gonna get it. I never really liked the start of the Animated toyline, and if I have to deal with the unbearable QC again with for figures so expensive... no, just no.

Re: BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures (1034968)
Posted by nemesis-prime on January 8th, 2010 @ 10:00pm CST

RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:Already got these molds at a far cheaper price. Pass go and keep two hundred bucks.

me to, except for bulk head he sux

in all modes "SORRY, MY BAD"

Re: BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures (1034973)
Posted by Samsonator on January 8th, 2010 @ 10:03pm CST

I'll wait for better pics to pass judgement... I've got most of what I wanted from the animated line already, so I can't see myself picking these up, but they certainly have my attention.

- Sam

Re: BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures (1035014)
Posted by Collecticon on January 8th, 2010 @ 11:48pm CST

I think these figures are going to be the hot item in 2010.

If you care to read some thoughts, check out this blog I wrote about Japan releasing TF Animated at Collecticon.org

I am really looking forward to seeing the packaging. It's been too long Japan, you've been holding out on us!

Re: BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures (1035058)
Posted by Primus C-00 on January 9th, 2010 @ 3:16am CST

Nice but what happens when the *other* Ironhide turns up?

Re: BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures (1035061)
Posted by Prowl1529 on January 9th, 2010 @ 3:53am CST

Those are very shining but too expensive.
One thing i don't understand, why is Bulckhead more expensive then the others? The picture belongs to the voyager class it's not the leader.

Re: BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures (1035062)
Posted by Blurrz on January 9th, 2010 @ 4:07am CST

Prowl1529 wrote:Those are very shining but too expensive.
One thing i don't understand, why is Bulckhead more expensive then the others? The picture belongs to the voyager class it's not the leader.

Could just eyeball it and say that BBTS thought that Ironhide would be the most popular so they decided to increase the price a little bit. >_>

Or maybe BBTS thought it was Leader and raised the price. Regardless I feel a sorry for the fans who are going to collect it and having to pay the extra cash.

Re: BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures (1035064)
Posted by X3ROhour on January 9th, 2010 @ 4:20am CST

puke

Re: BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures (1035076)
Posted by Diem on January 9th, 2010 @ 5:42am CST

Assuming Peaugh doesn't get there first, I'll give everyone the lowdown on these guys on the day of release.

Re: BBTS Preorders give us first images of Japanese Animated Figures (1035101)
Posted by fenrir72 on January 9th, 2010 @ 8:13am CST

I wonder how Arcee would look like? oopsie...........too much in advance........

The Megatron earth-mode IMHO would be like the hottest version ever! More likely to go toe to toe with Starconvoy (given the metalized finished to be applied)