Japanese Transformers News

[PrimalxConvoy]

Is that Lioconvoy the first GITD Transformer?

Nope.

 

[Badgertron]

Nope.

Ohh, I must have been thinking of the racing set.

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

"Transformers" "TOYRISE" first public painted sample

Transformers OVERGEAR Series "OG-01 Ironhide" and "OG-02 Blackout"

From the transforming robot character "Transformers," a new series of Transformers based on the concept of "Real Mecha" has been released. The series features realistic vehicle forms that resemble real-world vehicles, and robot forms that are crafted down to the smallest detail. Designed from the perspective of combat weapons, the series offers a wide range of play possibilities with customization using a wide variety of weapon parts and joints. In addition to the release of painted samples, further new information is also scheduled to be announced at a live "Zonecore T-SPARK LIVE." event, from the 14th to the 15th of February, 2026.

(Source: - https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/2886401/)

 

[Steevy Maximus]

I'll be curious to see them in color. I still get some strong Energon vibes in the designs, despite elements of the films likely being dominant.

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

Kujico Online Transformers Merchandise Lottery.

Various Transformers merchandise can be won by applying online. This is similar to the lottery items/events you can find near the tills at Japanese convenience stores.

Ticket price: ¥ 770 (plus possible ¥550 delivery fee).

On sale: From 12:00pm, on the 28th of January 2026 to 11:59pm, on the 1st of March, 2026.

Prizes (from 'best' to 'least') :

- Prize S: Cushion cover.
Three different designs; Optimus Prime, Megatron head, and 'Sakura' Optimus Prime (2% chance to win).

- Prize A: Big Acrylic stand set.
Three different designs; Metroplex, Trypticon and Predaking (8% chance to win).

- Prize B; G1 cartoon scene acrylic stand.
7 scenes (16% chance to win).

- Prize C: Acrylic charm.
10 characters (32% chance to win).

- Prize D: Metal badge.
10 characters (42% chance to win).

Purchase bonus: For every 5 tickets purchased, you receive one random sticker as a present (4 types).

(Source/application: - https://kujico.jp/detail/281)

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

ML Grimlock Japanese Language Interview (use auto translate for English) :

- https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/interview/2080886.html

Related Videos:

 

[Cybersnark]

ML Grimlock Japanese Language Interview (use auto translate for English) :

Sadly not an interview with Grimlock.

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

Sadly not an interview with Grimlock.

Sorry it's a nothingburger (and not a Greg Berger)...

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

Japanese language interview with the designer of the upcoming MPM Bayverse Sideswipe.

- https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/interview/2080611.html

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

 

[Sabrblade]

^ This video has fully transcribed Japanese subtitles, both hardcoded into the video itself and encoded into the YouTube closed captions. This not only gives us direct access to the full dialogue script, but YouTube's auto-translate function drawing from pre-written captions means the English auto-translation is completely legible since the source captions themselves aren't auto-generated. And, with the original dialogue script fully available, we can readily double-check the accuracy of English auto-translation. TakaraTomy should really do more subtitled videos like this, as it makes our job so much easier.

Ironhide's allies he communicates with over the radio are named Jones and Oracle. Jones has a male-sounding voice while Oracle has a female-sounding voice.

 

[LordGigaIce]

while Oracle has a female-sounding voice.

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

The Games Glorious "Mystery of Convoy" popup shop is now opening soon, from the 9th of February in Japan.

"Tokyo Game Show 2025' The story is told from its inception! To celebrate the 40th anniversary of this year's release, that legendary game "The Mystery of Transformers Convoy" and GAMES GLORIOUS collaborative product will finally starton the 9th of February, 2026, at 'Yodobashi Camera's 'Popup Corner' and 'Yodobashi Dotcom' (website)..."

For those unfamiliar with the original game.

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

A private seller has obtained a temporary license to sell some SD (resin) figures (for ¥3,000 each) at the Wonder Festival Winter 2026 event on the 8th of February, in Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan.

You can find the seller via the table map below.

(Source: - Twitter)

 

[The Mighty Mollusk]

That Grimlock is both adorable and terrifying.

 

[Stepwise]

That Grimlock is both adorable and terrifying.

He's a little bit like a Scraplet.

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

T-Spark Evangelion Optimus Prime preorders will start on the 13th of February.

(Source: - https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/a9c831ea1ce89006974e9a8691e2d26b1fe32f37)

(Thanks Masabon!)

Also, Takara Tomy Mall has started to sell Blokees:

- https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810064190/

- https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810064206/

- https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810064282/

(Each boxed set costs ¥3,960. Wholesale boxes can also be bought for around ¥30-40,000.)

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

Also at Wonderfestival Japan (Winter 2026) are some (limited edition?) vinyls of some G1 characters.

They can be found being sold by "PARALYZING TOYZ"
(booth number: 2-23-03), from the 8th of Feb.

Sources:
- https://x.com/yutani75/status/2018300125022675158
- https://x.com/yutani75/status/2019376425753800833

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

"T-SPARK LIVE" x "T-SPARK ZONE CORE" Pre-Recorded Streaming and Visitors Display Event.

A pre-recorded video (on the 13th of February) and a pop-up exhibition (from the 14-15th of February) will happen in Japan. See the quoted text below for more info.

Ad for the streaming event.

Link to the "live" stream (pending release).

"T-SPARK LIVE", ]T-SPARK's first joint online and offline event, has been announced.

Streaming date: Friday, the 13th of February, 2026, at 8:00 PM (JST).
Performers (planned): Masaya Matsukaze, Yuki Yasu, Enako, Takara Tomy product representatives
Streaming URL: https://youtube.com/live/o8d7nHV5pss

Please access the above URL when the streaming begins.

*The event will also be streamed on T-SPARK Official X on the day.
*This will not be a live stream. A pre-recorded video will be streamed.
*This broadcast will be divided into two parts, the first half and the second half. The timetable will be announced in advance on Twitter.

"T-SPARK ZONE CORE"
Date: Saturday, the 14th of February and Sunday, the 15th of February, 2026
Venue: Akihabara Radio Kaikan, 10th floor event space
*Please check the official website for visitor times and other event details.

*This event and the products sold at this event are intended for ages 15 and up.

We plan to introduce and exhibit a variety of new T-SPARK information, including Transformers, ZOIDS, and Diaclone!

We look forward to seeing you there.

In addition, to commemorate the event, there's a giveaway campaign at our Twitter account where you can win a Transformers, ZOIDS, or Diaclone product set!

(Source: - https://x.com/tspark_official/status/2016677926029181243)

 

[LBD "Nytetrayn"]

Sorry for the delay, but frontpaged:

Toys - Takara's T-Spark Channel Drops Transformers Overgear Trailer

Bits and pieces have been coming out about since last year, but now Takara (by way of their "T-Spark" YouTube channel) has dropped a new trailer on us to get a better look at what this new breed of Transformers is all about. From the description: A new TRANSFORMERS series built on the concept...

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