Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image

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An in-hand image of the Japan exclusive Dark Steel figure has surfaced via eBay. The figure pays homage to Beast Wars Quickstrike, and uses DOTM Deluxe Sideswipe as a base with a retooled head and retooled weapons from DOTM Deluxe Starscream. This figure will be released in Japan as a Bic Camera store exclusive, luckily a version will also be available domestically later this year as part of the DOTM line. Check out the image mirrored below.

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Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1270301)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 2nd, 2011 @ 12:38pm CDT

Actually, the sollicited name for the TakaraTomy version already was Dark Steel, Dark Iron was the proposed name for the Hasbro version.

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1270305)
Posted by awesomo prime on August 2nd, 2011 @ 12:40pm CDT

I don't really think that the homage comes out very clear :-?

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1270308)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 2nd, 2011 @ 12:46pm CDT

awesomo prime wrote:I don't really think that the homage comes out very clear

It's mostly in the colors, the retooled head and the blades looking like snake fangs.

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1270319)
Posted by Doubledealer93 on August 2nd, 2011 @ 12:59pm CDT

i dont really know who he is suppose to homage but he is cool. shame he is a japan exclusive

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1270320)
Posted by The Dude on August 2nd, 2011 @ 1:00pm CDT

Actually looks more like Beast Machines Quickstrike to me.

On a related note, is this mold any good?

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1270325)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on August 2nd, 2011 @ 1:16pm CDT

from all the pictures ive seen of this figure i dont see the homage at all, still looks like an interesting figure but its not quickstrike.

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1270330)
Posted by GuyIncognito on August 2nd, 2011 @ 1:25pm CDT

How is that, in any way, an homage to BW Quickstrike? I don't see any similarities aside from them sharing one color in common.

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1270332)
Posted by Stryfe Convoy on August 2nd, 2011 @ 1:29pm CDT

Which Quickstrike was this supposed to be like...
This one,

or this one?

Honestly, Dark Iron/Steel doesn't look like either in vehicle mode... Just sayin...

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1270333)
Posted by WolfDawg on August 2nd, 2011 @ 1:29pm CDT

Aside from the colors, the head sculpt (from the images I've seen anyway) look a lot like BW Quickstrike.

I really like this figure. The colors are awesome and the weapons actually look good (I get the reference to the weapons looking like snake fangs). I really wanted an excuse to pick up Sideswipe's convertible mold, and this is the perfect reason to get it. Bought on sight.

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1270336)
Posted by Bounti76 on August 2nd, 2011 @ 1:31pm CDT

This doesn't interest me since I never even knew Beast Wars/Machines existed until a few years ago when I got back into Transformers. The only thing that annoys me about this is the fact that they can clearly use a bunch of paint apps for this character, but not for the character he shares a mold with? Who actually appears in the movie?? I was hoping for another Swerve repaint myself.

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1270343)
Posted by Grimlock1979 on August 2nd, 2011 @ 1:36pm CDT

Me Grimlock say: ...MechTech Toys suuuucks! Me happy when this toyline finally ends and they release the TF Prime Toys!

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1270347)
Posted by El Duque on August 2nd, 2011 @ 1:42pm CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Actually, the sollicited name for the TakaraTomy version already was Dark Steel, Dark Iron was the proposed name for the Hasbro version.

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1270354)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 2nd, 2011 @ 1:53pm CDT

El Duque wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Actually, the sollicited name for the TakaraTomy version already was Dark Steel, Dark Iron was the proposed name for the Hasbro version.

And I said "proposed", both versions are called "Dark Steel", except Hasbro's is one word: "Darksteel"

I still say the blades look like snake fangs.

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1270365)
Posted by GuyIncognito on August 2nd, 2011 @ 2:10pm CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
I still say the blades look like snake fangs.

That's a pretty weak connection; hardly an "homage".

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1270368)
Posted by Blurrz on August 2nd, 2011 @ 2:14pm CDT

The paint apps on this look really good.

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1270376)
Posted by El Duque on August 2nd, 2011 @ 2:28pm CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
El Duque wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Actually, the sollicited name for the TakaraTomy version already was Dark Steel, Dark Iron was the proposed name for the Hasbro version.

And I said "proposed", both versions are called "Dark Steel", except Hasbro's is one word: "Darksteel"

I still say the blades look like snake fangs.

Just dug through some SDCC images, Hasbro had him labeled as Dark Steel in their slide show as well. Whatever he ends up being called he's on my must have list.

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1270380)
Posted by Doubledealer93 on August 2nd, 2011 @ 2:32pm CDT

soo......let me get this straight. hasbro is making a version of this as well?

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1270385)
Posted by BeastProwl on August 2nd, 2011 @ 2:35pm CDT

GuyIncognito wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
I still say the blades look like snake fangs.

That's a pretty weak connection; hardly an "homage".

are you really supposed to pronounce it AN HOMAGE? Iv'e always had issues with that...
Anyway, Giant snakescorpion thingy doesnt translate well into modern day stealth disguises, but a corvette stingray on the otherhand, I mean, come on, they could have givin him torpedo blasters and a blue and yellow paint job and spun off the name "Depthcharge" and since he's a "Stingray" and has "wings" he could have had less backlash then this...
custom idea. credit to me.

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1270386)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 2nd, 2011 @ 2:36pm CDT

Doubledealer93 wrote:soo......let me get this straight. hasbro is making a version of this as well?

Yup, and should be the same toy. The same thing was done with RotF Deluxe Dead End and Stalker Scorponok: general retail in the US, but exclusive in Japan.

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1270389)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on August 2nd, 2011 @ 2:39pm CDT

BeastProwl wrote:
GuyIncognito wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
I still say the blades look like snake fangs.

That's a pretty weak connection; hardly an "homage".

are you really supposed to pronounce it AN HOMAGE? Iv'e always had issues with that...
Anyway, Giant snakescorpion thingy doesnt translate well into modern day stealth disguises, but a corvette stingray on the otherhand, I mean, come on, they could have givin him torpedo blasters and a blue and yellow paint job and spun off the name "Depthcharge" and since he's a "Stingray" and has "wings" he could have had less backlash then this...
custom idea. credit to me.

That is pretty good idea

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1270396)
Posted by Doubledealer93 on August 2nd, 2011 @ 2:43pm CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Doubledealer93 wrote:soo......let me get this straight. hasbro is making a version of this as well?

Yup, and should be the same toy. The same thing was done with RotF Deluxe Dead End and Stalker Scorponok: general retail in the US, but exclusive in Japan.

thats awesome, cant wait to get this bad bot ^_^ :twisted:

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1270404)
Posted by DMSL on August 2nd, 2011 @ 2:53pm CDT

I like the mold although it has it's shortcomings (Flintstone mobile anyone?), but i'd just like a silver repaint instead of this God awful mix of colours.

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1270408)
Posted by Genocide G2.0 on August 2nd, 2011 @ 2:58pm CDT

I can see a homage in face and colour with BW Quickstrike but im missing the link between names here.

This guy is very cool and is a must have.

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1270423)
Posted by Optimus1138 on August 2nd, 2011 @ 3:35pm CDT

Although at first I wasn't sure about this, I'm sold on it by now. I don't like the name much though. I'll just call him Quickstrike.

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1270434)
Posted by GuyIncognito on August 2nd, 2011 @ 3:51pm CDT

I'll call him "George".

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1270491)
Posted by Optimus1138 on August 2nd, 2011 @ 5:54pm CDT

BeastProwl wrote:
GuyIncognito wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
I still say the blades look like snake fangs.

That's a pretty weak connection; hardly an "homage".

are you really supposed to pronounce it AN HOMAGE? Iv'e always had issues with that...

That's always how I've pronounced it. It feels so wrong saying the H.

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1270512)
Posted by RiddlerJ on August 2nd, 2011 @ 7:03pm CDT

BeastProwl wrote:Anyway, Giant snakescorpion thingy doesnt translate well into modern day stealth disguises,

Maybe they should've remolded movie Scorpinok into the homage.

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1270544)
Posted by Jaz-Zen on August 2nd, 2011 @ 8:30pm CDT

Seriously, what's the debate here? Who cares what the designer was trying to homage? If it looks good to you, then get it. If it doesn't, then don't. Lol.

I, for one, really like this. Very cool, IMO. And there is a SERIOUS lack of deluxe-sized Decepticons in the DOTM line, so having another cool-looking 'Con in the line is a great idea, in my opinion.

I'm actually gonna try to get 2. One to be Quickstrike, and one to put a new head on and call Motorhead. Yeah, the colors are basically opposite for Darksteel and G1 Motorhead, but it is close enough for me. ANYTHING to beef up the Decepticon ranks! lol

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1270649)
Posted by GreenRobot76 on August 3rd, 2011 @ 12:49am CDT

It looks good!

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1270736)
Posted by El Duque on August 3rd, 2011 @ 8:27am CDT

Takara Tomy has updated their website with an official product page for Dark Steel. The figure, which pays tribute to Beast Wars Quickstrike, will be exclusive to Yodobashi Camera, Bic Camera and Yamada Denki, and is scheduled for release in September for a price of 3150 yen.

This figure will also see a domestic general release in DOTM Deluxe wave 5 with Air Raid and Armor Topspin.

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1270739)
Posted by Astronopolis on August 3rd, 2011 @ 8:34am CDT

Optimus1138 wrote:
BeastProwl wrote:
GuyIncognito wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
I still say the blades look like snake fangs.

That's a pretty weak connection; hardly an "homage".

are you really supposed to pronounce it AN HOMAGE? Iv'e always had issues with that...

That's always how I've pronounced it. It feels so wrong saying the H.

i thought thats how everyone said it, it is a French loan word after all.

what do you say? home-age?

on closer inspection, the face looks a bit derpy. kind of kills the rest of its sinister attitude with the Owen Wilson nose

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1270741)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on August 3rd, 2011 @ 8:38am CDT

Wow that honestly looks amazing (Although i'm biased about beast wars)I hope domestic isn't an outrageously priced (aftermarket) retail exclusive like Spacecase

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1270763)
Posted by itMFtis on August 3rd, 2011 @ 9:17am CDT

I think he looks great. Never realized you could turn the mechtech weapon into shoulder cannons. Sweeeet!

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1270771)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on August 3rd, 2011 @ 9:30am CDT

itMFtis wrote:I think he looks great. Never realized you could turn the mechtech weapon into shoulder cannons. Sweeeet!

I didn't either i wonder if that can be done with the original :-?

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1270786)
Posted by Jaz-Zen on August 3rd, 2011 @ 9:59am CDT

itMFtis wrote:I think he looks great. Never realized you could turn the mechtech weapon into shoulder cannons. Sweeeet!

I totally agree. I already liked what I saw, but this just makes it even better! :grin:

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1270801)
Posted by freaky777 on August 3rd, 2011 @ 10:31am CDT

SW's SilverHammer wrote:
itMFtis wrote:I think he looks great. Never realized you could turn the mechtech weapon into shoulder cannons. Sweeeet!

I didn't either i wonder if that can be done with the original

Yea you can, I just did that with my Sideswipe and starscream mechtech.

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1270810)
Posted by Rated X on August 3rd, 2011 @ 10:55am CDT

Looks like a modified starscream head placed on sideswipes body.

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1270855)
Posted by craggy on August 3rd, 2011 @ 12:03pm CDT

I don't dislike it. If he's on sale, or there's an offer on that I can get him a bit cheap when I'm getting Armour Topspin, I will possibly pick him up.

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1270907)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on August 3rd, 2011 @ 1:02pm CDT

freaky777 wrote:
SW's SilverHammer wrote:
itMFtis wrote:I think he looks great. Never realized you could turn the mechtech weapon into shoulder cannons. Sweeeet!

I didn't either i wonder if that can be done with the original

Yea you can, I just did that with my Sideswipe and starscream mechtech.

That IS awesome. (looks at starscream)Huh Damn it where's my wallet. #-o

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1271032)
Posted by Blurrz on August 3rd, 2011 @ 3:55pm CDT

Well the closer look at the head makes this figure even better!

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1271545)
Posted by Michael Alex Kawa on August 4th, 2011 @ 1:37pm CDT

I can't wait till he hits the states ,as long as he keeps the same paint job .He is coming right . :???:

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1271655)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on August 4th, 2011 @ 5:46pm CDT

michael alex kawa wrote:I can't wait till he hits the states ,as long as he keeps the same paint job .He is coming right .

I sure hope so or after market prices will spike again :BANG_HEAD:

. And i don't feel like dropping 50+ on the sideswipe mold i just Pa- well actully actually i got sideswipe buy 1 get 1 free but i still payed 10$ for a dread. 8-}

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1282327)
Posted by xyl360 on August 27th, 2011 @ 2:11am CDT

I just found a listing for a case assortment on a site called "Urban-Collector.com":

http://www.urban-collector.com/transfor ... 11685.html

The image shows Dark Steel (the Hasbro version) along with the new plane TF:

Transformers 3 Mech Tech Deluxe Action Figure Asst 201105 is an Urban Collector pre-order. The Transformers Mech Tech Deluxe figures convert from vehicle to robot and offer a wide breadth of Autobot and Decepticon characters. The new Mech Tech comes weapons system features an assortment of new key Transformers: Dark of the Moon characters. Includes new deployable Mech Tech weapons system that works with other Mech Tech assortments. They change from vehicle-mode to battle-ready robot mode. As the battle rages on, keep converting them back and forth, so they're ready to face whatever their enemies throw at them! Figures include Nitro Bumblebee, Mudflap, Cyberfire Bumblebee, Specialist Ratchet, Jet, Sponsored Car #2, and Sideswipe.

Certainly not worth buying a whole case over, but they list its availability as November, so at least we know when to start looking for them

Re: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel In-hand Image (1282447)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 27th, 2011 @ 12:29pm CDT

The two unidentified ones are Armor Topspin and Air Raid, and "Sideswipe" is the aforementioned Darksteel.

So November huh? Great, just in time before my State-side visit ends. And two different kinds of Bumblebees in the same case?! Hasbro, wake up, this is overkill! :BANG_HEAD:

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