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Added Masterpiece MP-03G Ghost Starscream - July Release.

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If it works anything like the Gundam toys used to, the specific dates aren't announced until the start of each month.

oh man... i can already feel the hurt on my pocket

It might not be until the beginning of the year, but we knew what was going to be released through out all of this year back in June (with Ratchet & Alternity Convoy getting pushed back to 2009).

Randy

I think these guys are going to be released on December 27th, at least that's what I have on my notes.


January 22nd


February 26th


March 12th


No specific dates confirmed so far, but I'm willing to bet it will be the same as Alternity Megatron's.


Yeah, those Gentei figs don't have specific dates.

Hope that helps,
SoS


EDIT 1: They always (if not almost always) release their figures every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.
EDIT 2: Hound and Cheetor seem to be an exception probably b/c Christmas falls on the 4th Thursday of this month, hence the Saturday release (just my assumption).

January 22:
Henkei! Henkei! D-07 Cyclonus
Alternity A-01 Nissan GT-R/Convoy (Vibrant Red)
Alternity A-01 Nissan GT-R/Convoy (Ultimate Metal Silver)

February 26:
Henkei! Henkei! C-14 Ratchet
Henkei! Henkei! C-15 Cybertron Inferno
Disney Label Mickey Mouse

February (no specific date):
e-Hobby exclusive Megatron Black Version reissue
e-Hobby exclusive Sunstorm reissue

March 12:
Henkei! Henkei! C-16 Dinobot
Henkei! Henkei! C-17 Hot Rod
Masterpiece MP-8 Grimlock

March 26:
Disney Label Mickey Mouse (Monochro)
Alternity A-02 Nissan Fairlady Z/Megatron (silver)
Alternity A-02 Nissan Fairlady Z/Megatron (Monterrey Blue)

March 2009 (no specific date):
Toy Hobby Market exclusive Henkei! Henkei! Dirge
Ganbo Store exclusive Henkei! Henkei! Thrust

Thanks guys! I know they almost always tend to be released on Thursday (with some retailers getting them a day or two before).

I'll have to take note of these days. Thanks!

Randy

Here's a living list--it's always being updated by the site's various know-it-all-types (such as SoS, who entered some of these):

http://www.shmax.com/Database/177?sort=rel...&sort_dir=1

Henkei Cheetus is the only one I would spring for. Maybe after I get my tax return...

Really? That's the one Henkei I have zero interest in.

Just like his Universe equivalent.

I did say maybe. But the Henkei has that gold that really makes him shine.

Thanks for the info guys! I'm a little disappointed that Henkei Cyclonus isn't released with any other Henkei figures (like Astrotrain & Hot Rodimus were), but what can you do.

Randy

Ooh, they moved Inferno. I'm glad, they're spacing the releases out a bit.

Inferno was always out in February, unless the specific date changed. I'm glad he's getting released with Ratchet as it makes a nice emergency combo.

Randy

My BBTS order has said January since I ordered.

Inferno was already February in the preorder sheet from October.
http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.p...w+releases.html

when are the new Encore figures coming out?

Trailbreaker and Hoist are December 27th. The Cassettes are March 26th.

I updated this thread with the latest info concerning the new April Henkei releases and Alternity Convoy's delay again.

Randy

I'll have to get Henkei Cyclonus.

I'll feel like Universe Cyclonus is a waste if I get him knowing that a better color scheme is available.

Yeah. Universe Cyclonus is awesome, it's just the lack of a painted face and his the green/tan legs that make him falter. I can't wait a month until the Henkei release as I want him now.

Randy

So Hound's only a few days away, eh?

*Glances at Universe Hound in package*

I can wait. I'm...fairly certain about this.

Woo, Henkei Hot Rod just in time for my birthday!

Nuts on Cyclonus being released by himself - hoping he'd be alongside Hound and Cheetus.

You and me both lonegamer.

Lucky for me, as I preorder from HLJ and EMS shipping on one figure like this wouldn't be worth it, I order two Henkei for myself and my younger brother wants one too. So I manage to get a good deal after all.

Hot Rodimus & Astrotrain were released on their own too, but thankfully they were released with other non-Henkei figures I wanted.

Randy

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And the March 12th figures are coming out March 26th now.

Randy

When's the cassette set with Ratbat due out?

No official date yet (that I've heard). I'm sure some US retailers have it for preorder, but I'm waiting for more solid confirmation on the date.

Randy

Of course.

Correct me on this if I'm wrong but are the Minibot Teams part of the same wave as Hot Rod and Dinobot?

That's what Autobase Aichi has them down for:
http://snakas.web.infoseek.co.jp/info/schedule.htm

Huh. Interesting.

They are now, but weren't before.

March is going to be a very expensive month

March 26, 2009

MP8 Masterpiece Grimlock - 13,000 Yen (Moved back from March 12th)
Henkei C-16 Dinobot - 2,200 Yen (Moved back from March 12th)
Henkei C-17 Hot Rod - 2,200 Yen (Moved back from March 12th)
Disney Label Mickey Mouse (Monochrome Version) - 3,800 Yen
Henkei C-18 Minibot Attack Team (Cliff, Gong, Beachcomber) - 2,200 Yen
Henkei C-19 Minibot Spy Team (Wheelie, Warpath, Adams) - 2,200 Yen
Encore 15 Big Mission Vol 1 (Jaguar, Condor, Rewind, Eject) - 4,000 Yen
Alternity A-02 Megatron (Silver) - 4.500 Yen
Alternity A-02 Megatron (Blue) - 4.500 Yen

March, 2009

Gentei Dirge Toy Hobby Market Exclusive - 3,500 Yen
Gentei Thrust Ganbo Exclusive - 3,500 Yen

That is one HUGE release day! Luckily I'm only getting the two dinosaurs, so it's not too bad for me.

March 26th has 38,600 worth of TF product coming out that day that's $399.24.

I was planning on getting them all (even maybe that Mickey) and two of each Henkei.

Which adds another 8,800 yen for 47,400 yen for me.

Not to mention Thrust & Dirge are out that month as well. They're getting me ready for the long drought I go through when the Movie is in full swing.

Randy

Thought the Alternity Megatron was delayed until May?
Still, its a big month regardless. I was looking forward to the release of the Henkei's on the 12th to soften the blow of the items just released.

Permanent Link updated with Bruticus specific date, Device Label, and Cassette Volume 2.
http://www.allspark.com/content/view/4356/

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Updated with September's & October's RotF stuff.
http://www.allspark.com/content/view/4356/

Randy

New Releases added (RotF (particularly RA-24 Buster Optimus Prime), Encore Skids, Diamond Black Alternity Convoy).

Randy

Now that I finally have solid release dates (other than just the month) the following were added.

November 28, 2009
Alternity A-03 Bumble (Champion Yellow) - 4.500 Yen
Alternity A-03 Cliff (Red Pearl) - 4.500 Yen

December 12, 2009
Encore 19 Big Mission Vol 3 (Frenzy, Rumble, Overkill, Condor) - 4,000 Yen

http://www.allspark.com/content/view/4356/

Randy

Updated with Japanese DVD/Blu-Ray exclusives.

Randy

Updated with March 2010 Revenge items and other miscellaneous stuff.

If that Rumble (red) and overkill are a set I'll pick it up, but I don't need another lazerbeak and Frenzy (blue)

Updated with Monochrome Donald Duck, G1 EZ Collection Devastator, Canceled Broadcast, and Dark Skyfire.

Is BBTS losing it with their date listing or has Takara secretly bumped the release of MP-01B Masterpiece Convoy up to the end of this month rather than the start of 2010? It would really surprise me if this were true...

TFSource supposedly too. But e-Hobby still says January.

Randy

2008/2009/2010 TakaraTomy Release Schedule.

NightViper & I have updated with the various Japanese Animated releases, Disney Label, & Alternity Starscream & Skywarp.

Randy

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Added Masterpiece MP-03G Ghost Starscream - July Release.

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