Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed

Monday, September 10th, 2018 11:04AM CDT

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The Takara Tomy Transformers Legends line is not done yet. Oddly enough, this latest entry into the line is not of a generations mold, which has been the case for all Legends toys so far aside from the second one (Beast Convoy). Thanks to fellow Seibertronian Scotty P and Dengeki Hobby, we now know of the next Legends release, LG-EX Big Blue Convoy!

The site calls it a redeco of the Encore Big Convoy (so basically a redeco of the original Big Convoy). This deco is based on the "Phantom Blue Coloured Big Convoy" which was given as a prize item for children's magazines (TV magazine) for a limited time in 1990 when the show was broadcast. This is not that same toy redone, similarly to how the Unicron of light is based on a similar deco as the Lucky Draw Unicron but not exactly the same.

Still, it is a fun way for people to have a chance to own something they previously thought impossible. However, unlike the Encore Unicron fo Light, this Blue Big Convoy is a TTMall exclusive and will not be sold by any other retailer in Japan. Also, unlike encore Big Convoy, this toy will be released in Transformer Legends specification package.

Below you will find images of this new release along with an image of the original lucky draw item which was previously showcased at Takara's booth earlier this year.

Takara Tomy Mall Limited LG-EX Blue Big Convoy

Price: 8,000 yen (excluding tax)
Release date: Scheduled to be released late February 2019
Target age: 15 years old and over
Publisher: Takara Tomy

Credit(s): Dengei Hobby

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Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1983170)
Posted by jtanimator on September 10th, 2018 @ 11:19am CDT

DANG that mammoth looks fine :APPLAUSE:

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1983179)
Posted by shajaki on September 10th, 2018 @ 11:50am CDT

This might be the most outlandish news/reveal I've seen in years. :shock:

So... anyone upset that they preordered the Encore BC now that this has popped up?

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1983210)
Posted by Flashwave on September 10th, 2018 @ 1:23pm CDT

What is this an homage of?

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1983217)
Posted by shajaki on September 10th, 2018 @ 1:43pm CDT

Now that I think about it... they kinda screwed up. The Encore Big convoy would have been more suitable for the Legends line, and this blue boy would have been more suitable for the Encore line :-?

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1983227)
Posted by Overcracker on September 10th, 2018 @ 2:07pm CDT

Flashwave wrote:What is this an homage of?

As mentioned in the post by WJ. The Lucky Draw Blue Big Convoy from the late 90's. Later repurposed as the Vanguard Leader.

https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Primus_Vanguard_leader

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1983242)
Posted by Emerje on September 10th, 2018 @ 3:58pm CDT

I definitely want him to go with Magna Convoy. I never thought we'd actually get this figure since e-Hobby exclusives seem to no longer be a thing in favor of TTM. These new pics aren't as blue as I would like so hopefully it's just bad lighting.

Emerje

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1983243)
Posted by Burn on September 10th, 2018 @ 3:59pm CDT

I want him. Time to start selling off pieces of Cobes' soul.

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1983253)
Posted by Cobotron on September 10th, 2018 @ 5:28pm CDT

Burn wrote:I want him. Time to start selling off pieces of Cobes' soul.

I'd buy that for a dollar!!!

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1983263)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 10th, 2018 @ 6:04pm CDT

This is shocking.

I honestly wonder if this toy will actually have any real connection to Big Convoy as a character, as it's quite possible that its final name and bio could instead depict it as the still-unnamed Leader of the Primus Vanguard, who was himself a repurpose of the old Lucky Draw blue Big Convoy figure.

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1983352)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 11th, 2018 @ 8:12am CDT

TakaraTomy Mall has put up a preorder page for Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy - https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810128816/

I hadn't realized before now, but seeing this comparison pic between Blue Big Convoy and Encore Big Convoy shows that they don't have the same headsculpt. Encore Big Convoy has a new cartoon-accurate head while Blue Big Convoy keeps that of the original toy.

(click for full size)

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1983361)
Posted by william-james88 on September 11th, 2018 @ 8:47am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:TakaraTomy Mall has put up a preorder page for Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy - https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810128816/

I hadn't realized before now, but seeing this comparison pic between Blue Big Convoy and Encore Big Convoy shows that they don't have the same headsculpt. Encore Big Convoy has a new cartoon-accurate head while Blue Big Convoy keeps that of the original toy.

(click for full size)

Before I news this, I want to know, are you 100% sure and its not just because we are looking at different angles and paint apps?

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1983368)
Posted by ZeroWolf on September 11th, 2018 @ 8:55am CDT

That's really hard to tell if they are different, to my eyes, they look the same... Though I notice that encore big convoy has a bit of silver paint that's been misapplied on his head crest

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1983371)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 11th, 2018 @ 9:21am CDT

william-james88 wrote:Before I news this, I want to know, are you 100% sure and its not just because we are looking at different angles and paint apps?

Trying to verify this, now. Stay tuned.

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1983378)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 11th, 2018 @ 10:17am CDT

william-james88 wrote:Before I news this, I want to know, are you 100% sure and its not just because we are looking at different angles and paint apps?

Turns out I was misinformed. The original claim wasn't clear that it was really talking about the deco of the Encore's head being different, in regards to how both the original Big Convoy toy and the original Lucky Draw blue Big Convoy had the same head deco, but now the head decos between these two are different.

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1983515)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on September 11th, 2018 @ 11:23pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
william-james88 wrote:Before I news this, I want to know, are you 100% sure and its not just because we are looking at different angles and paint apps?
Turns out I was misinformed. The original claim wasn't clear that it was really talking about the deco of the Encore's head being different, in regards to how both the original Big Convoy toy and the original Lucky Draw blue Big Convoy had the same head deco, but now the head decos between these two are different.

Yup, sculpts are the same. Pulled up the original Big Convoy and all details match up.

Even then, it's always prudent to check the claim yourself first, before passing it on. Don't wanna jump the gun (PotP Punch's gun a reuse of TR Arcee's? I don't think so, I checked), now do we?

What would be important to verify is if the reissue has kept Ultra Mammoth's retooling to the anchor missile launcher.

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1983625)
Posted by william-james88 on September 12th, 2018 @ 8:09pm CDT

Blue Big Convoy avalable for preorder at Anime Export. This is a TTMall exclusive, so basically AE is not getting them directly and you have to pay a mark up, so it comes out to a little $92 USD before shipping, which would probably be another $20 or so.

http://www.anime-export.com/product/41339

Dont know if BBTS will also have it but if so it will be for a similar total cost.

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1983644)
Posted by shajaki on September 12th, 2018 @ 10:26pm CDT

I'm not worried. BBTS has gotten every TTM Exclusive I'm aware of. They'll get this one too.

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1983652)
Posted by william-james88 on September 12th, 2018 @ 10:56pm CDT

shajaki wrote:I'm not worried. BBTS has gotten every TTM Exclusive I'm aware of. They'll get this one too.

You would rather order from BBTS than AE?

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1983653)
Posted by shajaki on September 12th, 2018 @ 11:03pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
shajaki wrote:I'm not worried. BBTS has gotten every TTM Exclusive I'm aware of. They'll get this one too.
You would rather order from BBTS than AE?

More often than not. With BBTS I can POL stuff, and take my time. AE is kind of annoying with their immediate payments and deadlines (which can come up prematurely, I assume because of stock levels).

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1986340)
Posted by Va'al on September 27th, 2018 @ 7:09am CDT

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Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1986465)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 27th, 2018 @ 9:40pm CDT

HOLY SNAP!!!

https://hobby.dengeki.com/event/638800/

LG-EX BIG POWERED!!!

The Powered Masters: Dai Atlas, Sonic Bomber, and Roadfire!

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1986466)
Posted by Sigma Magnus on September 27th, 2018 @ 9:42pm CDT

WHAT

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1986468)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 27th, 2018 @ 9:44pm CDT

Is that the G1 toy?

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1986471)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 27th, 2018 @ 9:53pm CDT

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Is that the G1 toy?

No.

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1986473)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 27th, 2018 @ 9:55pm CDT

Thanks to a post from Seibertronian Sabrblade and via Dengeki Hobby, we have news from the 58th All Japan Model Hobby Show, running this weekend, that the Legends line continues on, and is still pulling out new molds, as we have the reveal of LG-EX Big Powered! Big Powered is the combined form of Dai Atlas, Sonic Bomber, and Roadfire, AKA the Powered Masters, and is shown off here is all his gray model glory. He appears to be a whole new mold as well.

EDIT: He appears to use components from Overlord/Sky Shadow and Twintwist, all from Titans Return/Legends. So not quite a whole new mold, but still some unique potential mold reuses!

Big Powered only ever showed up in the pages of Zone as the combined form of the above mentioned Powered Masters, which themselves have put in only a small number of appearances in media, so it is incredible that we appear to be getting whole new toys of the team.

Check out the gray model images below, and let us know what you think of this bizarre reveal!

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1986474)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 27th, 2018 @ 9:57pm CDT

Wow, this is insane. A whole new Big Powered is, wow. That is a shocker

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1986476)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 27th, 2018 @ 9:59pm CDT

Upon closer inspection, Dai Atlas seems to be an extreme retool of the Overlord/Sky Shadow mold (if not an all new mold simply based on that one), with the same being said about Roadfire originating from the Twin Twist mold.

Can't quite tell if Sonic Bomber is all new or likewise uses a preexisting mold (maybe Misfire?) as a base.

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1986477)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 27th, 2018 @ 10:01pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:Upon closer inspection, Dai Atlas seems to be an extreme retool of the Overlord/Sky Shadow mold (if not an all new mold simply based on that one), with the same being said about Roadfire originating from the Twin Twist mold.

Can't quite tell if Sonic Bomber is all new or likewise uses a preexisting mold (maybe Misfire?) as a base.

I agree, I was looking at the bottom tank part and it looks like Overlord/Sky Shadow's tank component, and now that you say it, that definitely looks like Twintwist up top

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1986478)
Posted by Seibertron on September 27th, 2018 @ 10:02pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:Upon closer inspection, Dai Atlas seems to be an extreme retool of the Overlord/Sky Shadow mold (if not an all new mold simply based on that one), with the same being said about Roadfire originating from the Twin Twist mold.

Can't quite tell if Sonic Bomber is all new or likewise uses a preexisting mold (maybe Misfire?) as a base.

I was just about to post this. Overlord was the first thing that came to mind, but the tank treads on Twin Twist was the dead giveaway to me.

Either way, this is a fantastic re-use of existing molds, possibly with new parts. Awesome and thank you, Takara Tomy!

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1986479)
Posted by william-james88 on September 27th, 2018 @ 10:04pm CDT

D-Maximal_Primal wrote: He appears to be a whole new mold as well.

At first glance, but it turns out he is not. It is a very clever repurposing of tooling we got in Titans Return, take a look:

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1986481)
Posted by Counterpunch on September 27th, 2018 @ 10:05pm CDT

Holy crap.

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1986482)
Posted by Overcracker on September 27th, 2018 @ 10:06pm CDT

Interesting retooling there.

Can't wait to see a full colored protype.

Props go to Takara. Hopefully it won't be prohibitively expensive.

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1986483)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 27th, 2018 @ 10:06pm CDT

Story was edited to include some of the mold finds!

This is incredible. Probably gonna be around $200, but dang, I think I need that

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1986484)
Posted by william-james88 on September 27th, 2018 @ 10:09pm CDT

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Story was edited to include some of the mold finds!

This is incredible. Probably gonna be around $200, but dang, I think I need that

Yeah, it being an exclusive will also raise the price. I really wish it wasnt, always makes it pricier for no good reason and makes it less obvious to get for international fans.

I will get it though.

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1986485)
Posted by Seibertron on September 27th, 2018 @ 10:10pm CDT

Where is Misfire in that mess? I don't see his mold re-used. I definitely see Overlord and Twin Twist though.

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1986486)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 27th, 2018 @ 10:12pm CDT

Seibertron wrote:Where is Misfire in that mess? I don't see his mold re-used. I definitely see Overlord and Twin Twist though.

Just a guess regarding Sonic Bomber's mold. It could be a different jet, or maybe even an all new mold. Hard to tell from that pic, frankly.

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1986487)
Posted by Mkall on September 27th, 2018 @ 10:12pm CDT

This was something I NEVER expected. I can't wait to see robot modes and coloured pictures.

Holy cow I have not been this excited in a VERY long time!

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1986488)
Posted by william-james88 on September 27th, 2018 @ 10:12pm CDT

Seibertron wrote:Where is Misfire in that mess? I don't see his mold re-used. I definitely see Overlord and Twin Twist though.

He is in the front, the black jet component of Big Powered. You can match Misfire's cockpit shape and especially the details at the side fo the cockpit, which appear to be unchanged. Plus the arms atthe side have the same transformation and joints.

Sabrblade wrote:
Seibertron wrote:Where is Misfire in that mess? I don't see his mold re-used. I definitely see Overlord and Twin Twist though.
Just a guess regarding Sonic Bomber's mold. It could be a different jet, or maybe even an all new mold. Hard to tell from that pic, frankly.

Look at the details I mention above and it will become more obvious of it beign Misfire. Its not a guess, or at least not moreso than the others.

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1986489)
Posted by Skritz on September 27th, 2018 @ 10:13pm CDT

Oh. Oh my. :shock:

I'll....I'll have to go change my pants.

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1986490)
Posted by Sigma Magnus on September 27th, 2018 @ 10:13pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
Seibertron wrote:Where is Misfire in that mess? I don't see his mold re-used. I definitely see Overlord and Twin Twist though.

He is in the front, the black jet component of Big Powered. You can match Misfire's cockpit.

The arms are the same as well.

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1986491)
Posted by ScottyP on September 27th, 2018 @ 10:13pm CDT

Seibertron wrote:Where is Misfire in that mess? I don't see his mold re-used. I definitely see Overlord and Twin Twist though.

The front.

I actually agree that it's a mess but hey, it's a gray model. I bet color will help. As is, the G1 combined vehicle mode is cleaner.

I am happy to be getting updated versions of the characters and think the robot modes will probably look great!

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1986492)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 27th, 2018 @ 10:13pm CDT

Skritz wrote:Oh. Oh my.

I'll....I'll have to go change my pants.

Shoulda been wearing your brown pants.

Or maybe your big powered pants.

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1986494)
Posted by Skritz on September 27th, 2018 @ 10:14pm CDT

Seriously this is my reaction:

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1986496)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 27th, 2018 @ 10:14pm CDT

Sigma Magnus wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Seibertron wrote:Where is Misfire in that mess? I don't see his mold re-used. I definitely see Overlord and Twin Twist though.

He is in the front, the black jet component of Big Powered. You can match Misfire's cockpit.

The arms are the same as well.

The arms are the really noticeable part. Other than that, there isn't much, but it looks like that front jet shares the Misfire arms

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1986497)
Posted by kurthy on September 27th, 2018 @ 10:18pm CDT

Shut up and take my money!

My wallet is going to be so sore next year.

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1986498)
Posted by Seibertron on September 27th, 2018 @ 10:18pm CDT

ScottyP wrote:
Seibertron wrote:Where is Misfire in that mess? I don't see his mold re-used. I definitely see Overlord and Twin Twist though.
The front.

I actually agree that it's a mess but hey, it's a gray model. I bet color will help. As is, the G1 combined vehicle mode is cleaner.

Not so sure about that, I was about to post that the original G1 version was a bit of a mess too in that goofy combined mode, but I still think this is extremely awesome ... mess and all!

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1986499)
Posted by Seibertron on September 27th, 2018 @ 10:19pm CDT

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
Sigma Magnus wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Seibertron wrote:Where is Misfire in that mess? I don't see his mold re-used. I definitely see Overlord and Twin Twist though.

He is in the front, the black jet component of Big Powered. You can match Misfire's cockpit.

The arms are the same as well.

The arms are the really noticeable part. Other than that, there isn't much, but it looks like that front jet shares the Misfire arms

Yah, I can see it now. It's the left side below Misfire's cockpit that I can see is getting re-used, though the canopy and front is entirely remolded.

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1986500)
Posted by Skritz on September 27th, 2018 @ 10:20pm CDT

This is glorious and only make Star Saber's absence from a main line all the more grating, unless he's coming up in Siege. Because at this point every major 'good guy lead' is getting a new figure.

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1986502)
Posted by Seibertron on September 27th, 2018 @ 10:22pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote: He appears to be a whole new mold as well.

At first glance, but it turns out he is not. It is a very clever repurposing of tooling we got in Titans Return, take a look:

For those who couldn't see all of the mold re-uses such as Misfire ...

Re: Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy Revealed (1986503)
Posted by Seibertron on September 27th, 2018 @ 10:25pm CDT

Skritz wrote:This is glorious and only make Star Saber's absence from a main line all the more grating, unless he's coming up in Siege. Because at this point every major 'good guy lead' is getting a new figure.

Which is a shame because Star Saber would have been absolutely perfect for the "evolution" gimmick in Power of the Primes, mixed with a leftover Titan Master gimmick from Titans Return. He would have been an amazing "transition" figure between the two series. Hopefully they've got something really awesome planned for ol' Star Saber and Deszaras.

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