Japanese Transformers News

[Blot]

Some new anime called something like Beast King War God: Dandivine (獣王武神 ダンデヴァイン).

doesn't matter if it's transformers-related or not, it looks more interesting than half the crap hasbro puts out these days

There's a trailer

 

[Cybersnark]

From ANN:

The story takes place 20 years after the robot Dandivine defeated the mysterious Aposdoll. The world is now in peace. However, toy manufacturer Kasuga, who relied on its toys of merchandise of Dandivine, has fallen into decline. Thus, Kasuga's president Genjuro Shijima prayed for Dandivine's revival, and the Aposdoll suddenly returned. High school student Gekiha Shijima gets an invitation from his uncle Yusaku Kuroiwa, the former main pilot of Dandivine, to pilot the giant robot himself.

Sounds fun, and I do like the meta-comedy of a toy company wanting a horrific war to continue in order to sell more toys.

 

[Dekafox]

From what I heard, it's also being written by Toshiki Inoue of Jetman and Kamen Rider Faiz fame, so be prepared for maximum MISUNDERSTANDINGS.

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

Looks like I'll just be getting Monstructor. Optimus and Gigatron are far too expensive...

 

[Gizmoboy]

I can't pass on Gigastorm. It's like an inevitable thing that I own him.

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

I can't pass on Gigastorm. It's like an inevitable thing that I own him.

I'm going to wait for the same company that did an USKO Trypticon to make an USKO Gigastorm. The smaller price and size seems more authentic to me (and wallet-friendly).

Anyway, Overgear Optimus has a (vertical-only) video:

- https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/e/eLIVEshop/?_sl_ck=f2f39dcbd290

The 'HeroX TF Generations 2026' mook cover was just revealed, showing Overgear tfs.

(Source: - Twitter)

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

And new, dedicated Decepticon molds are on the way...

(Courtesy of Masabon, via Line)

 

[LordGigaIce]

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

"Miaki-San, who designed Transformers toys, has released design sketches of the Terrorcons.

They were originally submitted on the 17th of March, 1986, and the project title was apparently "Scramble Monster Combination."

(Courtesy of Masabon, via Line, via Twitter)

 

[Gizmoboy]

The Terrorcons were second only to the Combaticons for me. When they debuted in season 3 I immediately fell in love with them.

 

[Donocropolis]

Samurai Rippersnapper is especially great.

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

New E-Hobby Chibi Figures

Pre-order deadline: - 6th of July.
Release: - Late August.
Price: - ¥1,300.

Sunstreaker & Soundwave set (colourless).

Optimus Prime & Megatron set (colourless).

Bumblebee & Megatron set (red/purple).

Optimus Prime & Ironhide set (red).

Background Diaramas

Pre-order by: 6th of July.
Release date: - Late August.
Price: - ¥1,620.

Ark & Mountain diorama.

Deception Base - Cybertron Spacebridge Port diorama

 

[Sabrblade]

I miss the days of e-HOBBY having cool exclusive transforming Transformers figures of their own.

 

[CoffeeHorse]

People complained about e-HOBBY's repaints being overpriced, but what did you want? They were limited run repaints of toys that otherwise weren't going to get any more repaints, and they were all bangers.

 

[Stepwise]

I don't need the little figures, but the backgrounds would be fun for photos.

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

Takara Tomy Transformers New Legends NL-04 Gigastorm Web Manga Part 1 & 2

PDF (Original Japanese)
PDF (English)
Source (Website)

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

Kodansha Transformers Wild King Secret Encyclopedia

Release Date: 29th of June, 2026

Retail Price: ¥ 1,320

"Transformers: Wild King," which premiered on YouTube in 2025 and has been very well-received, is the subject of this comprehensive guide. It's easy to understand and perfect for enjoying with children!

Publisher : Kodansha
Publication date : 29th of June 2026.
Language : Japanese
Print length : 42 pages
ISBN-10 : 4065441226
ISBN-13 : 978-4065441220
Item Weight : 376 g
Dimensions : 5.75 x 0.83 x 5.75 inches

(Source/Ordering: - Kodansha)

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

Takara-Tomy Booth at Japanese Trade Show (Big Site)

Takara Tomy is exhibiting at the trade show currently being held at Tokyo Big Sight.

(Courtesy of Masabon, via Line)

 

[DefaultOption]

Overgear Prime transformation: