Japanese Transformers News

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Pre-order at Amazon Japan.

Also, Takara thinks charging almost the equivalent to 400 dollars (for us here in Japan) for a repainted Trypticon is fine...

 

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Release Date: 25th of April, 2025.

Retail Price: ¥3630 JPY / $25.90 USD.

"Transformers" is a world-famous robot character born in Japan. This is the definitive book (2 volumes in total) that contains the complete comics serialized in "TV Magazine" that were developed during the G1 (Generation 1) period (1984-1992) and supported the series' success in Japan!

Publisher: Takeshobo (25th of April, 2025)
Release date : April 25, 2025
Language ‏ : Japanese
Comics ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
ISBN-10 : ‎ 4801944337
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-4801944336
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 21 x 14.8 x 5 cm

Release Date: 25th of April, 2025

Retail Price: ¥3630 JPY / $25.90 USD

"Transformers" is a world-famous robot character born in Japan. This is the definitive book (2 volumes in total) that contains the complete comics serialized in "TV Magazine" that were developed during the G1 (Generation 1) period (1984-1992) and supported the series' success in Japan!

Publisher: Takeshobo (25th of April, 2025)
Release date : April 25, 2025
Language ‏ : Japanese
Comics ‏ : ‎ 528 pages
ISBN-10 : ‎ 4801944345
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-4801944343
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 21 x 14.8 x 5.5 cm

(Sources: - https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4801944337?tag=enewsi-20 and https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4801944345?tag=enewsi-20 )

 

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In other words, the original TV Magazine manga is getting rereleased in Japan in two volumes featuring new cover art. But the covers are the only new material. The inside contents are the same as what we already got translated into English by Viz Media a few years back.

 

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The "Line" chat app (by Naver) has a new sticker and a new theme set out. After checking, it seems these are only available via the website, as no results appeared after searching the app. Also, although the promotional images feature westerners using English, these products are only available in Japan.

 

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For anyone jonesing for 2013 FOC Grimlock's sword...

Transformers Wild King Energy Weapon Giveaway!

Purchase Transformers Wild King products totaling ¥5,000 or more (tax included)

Can be attached to Transformers Wild King related products

"Energy Weapon " (Lightning Shield & Lightning Sword Set) Giveaway!

Implementation period - Sat, 26/4/25 - Mon, 12/5/25 (lasts until stocks end).

Available - Total of 4,000 people at Toys'R'Us on a first-come, first-served basis.

Participating stores - Most Toys'R'Us stores nationwide.

*Some stores are excluded:
- Fujimi store / Outlet Noda store / Kashiwanoha store / Makuhari New City store / DiverCity Tokyo Plaza store / Toyosu store / LaLaport Ebina store / Tressa Yokohama store / Shonan Hiratsuka store / Numazu store / Kozoji New Town store / Miyoshi store / Kusatsu store / LaLaport Kadoma store / Sakai Teppocho store / Amagasaki store / Niihama store / Fukuoka Kashii store / LaLaport Fukuoka store / Kumamoto Sakuramachi store / Babies R Us stores / Online store not included.

 

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Transformers exhibited at the 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo.

A small Transformers exibit at the Japanese Government Hall (Japan Pavilion), which is part of a larger exhibit about "Between life and life", (run by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry).

The Transformers installation will be on display in the Factory Area, which focuses on Japanese manufacturing. This area will introduce the unique concept of "circulating manufacturing" and concrete social implementation of Japan, where resources are not wasted, but rather by repeated repairs and repairs, creating things that can be used for a long time, and the unique concept of "circulating manufacturing" is introduced.

The Osaka Kansai Expo will be held from Sunday, the 13th of April, to Monday, the 13th of October.

The EXPO 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo Japan Pavilion official website is here:

- https://2025-japan-pavilion.go.jp/overview/

(Source: - Twitter)

 

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Frontpaged.

 

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Transformers: - Wildking Promotion

It seems that the Grimlock sword/shield promotion is also in various shops. If we spend ¥5,000 or more in different shops on TF Wildking products, we can get different coloured versions.

"Energy Weapon Lightning" - Toys R Us.

"Energy Weapon Aqua" - Edion (toy shop), Yodobashi Camera.

"Energy Weapon Flame" - Yamada Denki (toy shop).

"Energy Weapon Glass" - Joshin Kidsland, Biku Camera.

(Source: - Takara Tomy)

Also, thanks to Masabon for this info!

 

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It's "Grass", not "Glass".

 

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Transformers Wildking Manga #2

"Special Edition 2". Go! Wild King
Short-term special! "Transformers". Go! Wild King " Butt *

25/04/2025

Television Magazine Editing Department


Look at all the images (17 in total)
It's cool, but some loveful person delivers their manga
Short-term special! "Transformers". Go! Wild King " 2nd!

~ Summary
'Planet Elementos' Optimus Prime and Bumblebee of the Autobot Corps. When we are exploring by our permeability in the woods...!

Optimus, who manages to defeat Megatron's attack. Lightlong's guide led me to see him. ...?

Manga/Harka Oda Sakura/Minoko supervised/Takaratomi
　Read the series from one episode
"Transformer Wild King" is highly praised!

(Source: - https://cocreco.kodansha.co.jp/telemaga/news/feature/tfgogo/SoSJS )

PDF copy of the comic is here.
Issue #1 is here.

 

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Transformers Wild King WKB-05 Energy Beast Ignite Leo

Introducing "Ignite Leo", the lion-type transformer energy beast that plays an active role in "Transformers: Wild King"! "Ignite Leo" is a transformer that has flame energy, the power of fire!

Product contents:

• Ignite Leo body (1)
• Lion head (1)
• Weapon (1)
• Flame Energy (1)
• Instruction manual (1)

(Source: - https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/dp/B0F6596XH6)

Transformers Wild King WKB-06 Energy Beast Spirituan

Introducing "Spirituan", the energy beast Spinosaurus-type transformer that plays an active role in "Transformers: Wild King"! "Spirituan" is a transformer that possesses Grand Energy, the power of the earth!

Product Contents:

• Spirituan Body (1)
• Spinosaurus Head (1)
• Spinosaurus Dorsal Fin (1)
• Spinosaurus Tail (1)
• Grand Energy (1)
• Instruction Manual (1)

(Source: - https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/dp/B0F6587VHR/)

Transformers Wild King WKB-07 Energy Beast Drill Horn

Introducing the rhino-type transformer energy beast "Drillhorn" that plays an active role in "Transformers: Wild King"! "Drillhorn" is a transformer that possesses the Grand Energy, the power of the earth!

• Product contents:
• Drillnohorn body (1)
• rhino head (1)
• weapon (1)
• Grand Energy (1)
• instruction manual (1)

(Source: - https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/dp/B0F65CV46V/)

Transformers Wild King WKB-08 Energy Beast Thunderbeak

Introducing "Thunderbeak", the energy beast of the Pteranodon-type Transformer that plays an active role in "Transformers: Wild King"! "Thunderbeak" is a Transformer that has the power of lightning, lightning energy!

Product contents:

• Thunderbeak body (1)
• Pteranodon head (1)
• Pteranodon wing (2)
• shield (1)
• lightning energy (1)
• instruction manual (1)

(Source: - https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/dp/B0F659BDFZ/)

 

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I wouldn't be surprised if they do the following homages/recolours/remolds to make:
- Predaking.
- Magnaboss (They've got Lio-Junior and Ironhide already, so a few more extra team members with the right colours might work).
- Grand Scourge/Nemesis Prime.
- Energon Optimus Prime (They'll introduce vehicle drones or recoloured animals).
- Black Megatron (with black/purple limbs).
- Dinoking/G1Dinobot combiner.
- etc.

 

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Hearts of Steel Optimus and Starscream pre-orders start on the 9th of May in Japan.

 

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Hearts of Steel Optimus Prime & Starscream are a Takara-Tomy Mall exclusive in Japan.

(Source: - https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810948773/ )

 

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Potential new collabs with some companies (I've never heard of)?

Also, on top of the previously mentioned Zoids crossover, there might also be an upcoming Evangelion crossover, which might be announced at an event in Japan.

"The four new series were announced again in Twin Messe Shizuoka from the 14th of May, 2025 to the 18th of May, 2025 in '63rd Shizuoka Hobby Show' First time! "New Century Evangelion". Announces collaborations with Zoids and Transformers to mark the 30th anniversary of the series and'transformers' 'Zoids' 'Diakron' "Shield-D-Prime". It also said there would be the first exhibition of goods. I'll bring you a breaking news report from the Dengeki Hobby Web!"

(Source: - Dengeki Hobby)

 

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"Transformer/One" will be on the streaming service "Paramount+" from the 23rd of May (Fri). It's decided to distribute all you want! At the same time, the key visuals of the book were released...

...In addition, the Japanese refurbishment edition of the volume of powerful voice actors included Yuichi Nakamura as Optimus Prime, Subaru Kimura as Megatron, Ryohei Kimura as Bumblebee, Tetsuaki Genda as Alfat Lion, Riho Yoshioka, a female leader with self-reliance and action, as well as a leading Japanese refurbishment by luxurious voice actors.

(Source: - https://www.animatetimes.com/news/details.php?id=1746753945&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social)

 

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Tetsuaki Genda as Alfat Lion

Allfat Lion? Clearly he needs a better diet.

 

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Allfat Lion? Clearly he needs a better diet.

I'm more concerned about the apparent case of mistaken identity that mangled the spelling of Tessho Genda's name.

 

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a leading Japanese refurbishment by luxurious voice actors

Why do I read this in Trump's voice?

 

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Pics from a recent Japanese event, including MP Road Hauler and the upcoming Evangelion/TF crossover figure.

(Pics courtesy of Masabon)