Takara Transformers TAV VS Stepper Deco Revealed

Cobotron wrote:Whooooooa! That's an awesome paint job.
To bad I already have Swipe.

Hey, y'all that have TAV Jazz, is his rear wind shield painted?

Hell yeah it is, this is one of my favourite pics!


Transformers Adventures Jazz Gallery


And man I wish all the redecos were released individually like greejeeber was.

I love how Stepper is once again a thing.

I'd but a Jazz version 2 with visor in a heartbeat.

william-james88 wrote:Hell yeah it is

niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice

william-james88 wrote:And man I wish all the redecos were released individually like greejeeber was.

Me too. Evan more now.

fenrir72 wrote:I'd buy a Jazz version 2 with visor in a heartbeat.

If Stepper has a visor (which I can't tell from that image), than I'll betcha that other Jazz that is coming has it too.

If stepper is an Autobot, how is this a Vs. Pack?
Maybe it's a RACE?!?

that is a beautiful Stepper. Love the paint job!

Cobotron wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:I'd buy a Jazz version 2 with visor in a heartbeat.

If Stepper has a visor (which I can't tell from that image), than I'll betcha that other Jazz that is coming has it too.

Woah, you would get a pretty sweet deal then. Youd be getting the perfect Jazz as well as a sought after deco for Drift. I hope it all works out for you!

william-james88 wrote:

Cobotron wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:I'd buy a Jazz version 2 with visor in a heartbeat.

If Stepper has a visor (which I can't tell from that image), than I'll betcha that other Jazz that is coming has it too.

Woah, you would get a pretty sweet deal then. Youd be getting the perfect Jazz as well as a sought after deco for Drift. I hope it all works out for you!

Holy cripes, that does look like a visor. If that DJ Jazzy me that comes with the Driftiest of Drifts also has a visor.... dat'd be pretty fly.

carytheone wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Cobotron wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:I'd buy a Jazz version 2 with visor in a heartbeat.

If Stepper has a visor (which I can't tell from that image), than I'll betcha that other Jazz that is coming has it too.

Woah, you would get a pretty sweet deal then. Youd be getting the perfect Jazz as well as a sought after deco for Drift. I hope it all works out for you!

Holy cripes, that does look like a visor. If that DJ Jazzy me that comes with the Driftiest of Drifts also has a visor.... dat'd be pretty fly.

I too like the idea of the visor. Here's hoping!

william-james88 wrote:Remember that Takara listing from way back: TAVVS Sideswipe & Stepper ?

This was the image that came with it:



Well we finally have an actual image of this set found on twitter:



The twitter user (TF-TF) states that it appears the Stepper toy (which is a redeco of the Jazz mold) may be sporting a visor. It is hard to make out though, what do you guys think?

Now, if preorders would only start appearing already. They've been up for the subsequent VS set for weeks now. What gives?

Wolfman Jake wrote:Now, if preorders would only start appearing already. They've been up for the subsequent VS set for weeks now. What gives?

Its that upcoming FOC grimlock retool I want the most. I really hope Amiami gives me a freaken chance this time, unlike what they did with runabout and override.

william-james88 wrote:

Wolfman Jake wrote:Now, if preorders would only start appearing already. They've been up for the subsequent VS set for weeks now. What gives?

Its that upcoming FOC grimlock retool I want the most. I really hope Amiami gives me a freaken chance this time, unlike what they did with runabout and override.

Just keep the tab open and refresh it every couple of minutes until the pre-order goes live. It's what I did for a month for the protectobots on hts

william-james88 wrote:

Wolfman Jake wrote:Now, if preorders would only start appearing already. They've been up for the subsequent VS set for weeks now. What gives?

Its that upcoming FOC grimlock retool I want the most. I really hope Amiami gives me a freaken chance this time, unlike what they did with runabout and override.

I've got my "Battle Grimlock" on pre-order with TFSource

Seriously, though, what's up with TAVVS04? No where at all can I find a solicitation for it.

Wolfman Jake wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Wolfman Jake wrote:Now, if preorders would only start appearing already. They've been up for the subsequent VS set for weeks now. What gives?

Its that upcoming FOC grimlock retool I want the most. I really hope Amiami gives me a freaken chance this time, unlike what they did with runabout and override.

I've got my "Battle Grimlock" on pre-order with TFSource

Seriously, though, what's up with TAVVS04? No where at all can I find a solicitation for it.

Its right here http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK12114&mode=retail

unless you meant exclsively TF source

Also, with the terrible state of the economy in canada right now, my only option is to import from japan. I would be paying double if I buy from TF Source.

william-james88 wrote:

Wolfman Jake wrote:Now, if preorders would only start appearing already. They've been up for the subsequent VS set for weeks now. What gives?

Its that upcoming FOC grimlock retool I want the most. I really hope Amiami gives me a freaken chance this time, unlike what they did with runabout and override.

Same with Vehicon..........sold out like what? It's GONE!

william-james88 wrote:

Wolfman Jake wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Wolfman Jake wrote:Now, if preorders would only start appearing already. They've been up for the subsequent VS set for weeks now. What gives?

Its that upcoming FOC grimlock retool I want the most. I really hope Amiami gives me a freaken chance this time, unlike what they did with runabout and override.

I've got my "Battle Grimlock" on pre-order with TFSource

Seriously, though, what's up with TAVVS04? No where at all can I find a solicitation for it.

Its right here http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK12114&mode=retail

unless you meant exclsively TF source

Also, with the terrible state of the economy in canada right now, my only option is to import from japan. I would be paying double if I buy from TF Source.

I've been searching BBTS too, and didn't find it before. Thanks for that!

Hellscream9999 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Wolfman Jake wrote:Now, if preorders would only start appearing already. They've been up for the subsequent VS set for weeks now. What gives?

Its that upcoming FOC grimlock retool I want the most. I really hope Amiami gives me a freaken chance this time, unlike what they did with runabout and override.

Just keep the tab open and refresh it every couple of minutes until the pre-order goes live. It's what I did for a month for the protectobots on hts

What sucks is I was unable to order them at the end of July and they were all there and hts has the free shipping. then when I could, Rook was gone and hts no longer gave frees shipping. Rook went fastest: take notes peoples

I just hope shipping the 3 new girls from Japan to Canada wont cost 40$.

-Kanrabat- wrote:I just hope shipping the 3 new girls from Japan to Canada wont cost 40$.

It shouldnt. I am pretty sure it will be more like 20$.

I wonder if Takara has any Campaign toys in mind - I would like to see some Targetmasters in different colours - one for Stepper would be great for example.

They could do with repainting some more of the little companions from the Legends 2 packs too to give side kicks to those who lack them.

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Wolfman Jake wrote:Now, if preorders would only start appearing already. They've been up for the subsequent VS set for weeks now. What gives?

Its that upcoming FOC grimlock retool I want the most. I really hope Amiami gives me a freaken chance this time, unlike what they did with runabout and override.

Just keep the tab open and refresh it every couple of minutes until the pre-order goes live. It's what I did for a month for the protectobots on hts

What sucks is I was unable to order them at the end of July and they were all there and hts has the free shipping. then when I could, Rook was gone and hts no longer gave frees shipping. Rook went fastest: take notes peoples

Well, I mean, if you really need them, then I think it's not too late to pre-order the tt defensor

I dunno, I mean, this happens, and it sucks d!ck; Just watch amazon, or some other places...

Hellscream9999 wrote:

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Wolfman Jake wrote:Now, if preorders would only start appearing already. They've been up for the subsequent VS set for weeks now. What gives?

Its that upcoming FOC grimlock retool I want the most. I really hope Amiami gives me a freaken chance this time, unlike what they did with runabout and override.

Just keep the tab open and refresh it every couple of minutes until the pre-order goes live. It's what I did for a month for the protectobots on hts

What sucks is I was unable to order them at the end of July and they were all there and hts has the free shipping. then when I could, Rook was gone and hts no longer gave frees shipping. Rook went fastest: take notes peoples

Well, I mean, if you really need them, then I think it's not too late to pre-order the tt defensor

I dunno, I mean, this happens, and it sucks d!ck; Just watch amazon, or some other places...

Meh, the wait will be worth it

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Wolfman Jake wrote:Now, if preorders would only start appearing already. They've been up for the subsequent VS set for weeks now. What gives?

Its that upcoming FOC grimlock retool I want the most. I really hope Amiami gives me a freaken chance this time, unlike what they did with runabout and override.

Just keep the tab open and refresh it every couple of minutes until the pre-order goes live. It's what I did for a month for the protectobots on hts

What sucks is I was unable to order them at the end of July and they were all there and hts has the free shipping. then when I could, Rook was gone and hts no longer gave frees shipping. Rook went fastest: take notes peoples

Well, I mean, if you really need them, then I think it's not too late to pre-order the tt defensor

I dunno, I mean, this happens, and it sucks d!ck; Just watch amazon, or some other places...

Meh, the wait will be worth it

Well I wish you luck; if nothing else, save up for botcon, and get them super-easy next year.

I dont know why we are talking about Rook in the TAV thread. He's not even Japan related.

william-james88 wrote:I dont know why we are talking about Rook in the TAV thread. He's not even Japan related.

Dunno, something to do with the infinite despair of trying to buy a transformer

Hellscream9999 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:I dont know why we are talking about Rook in the TAV thread. He's not even Japan related.

Dunno, something to do with the infinite despair of trying to buy a transformer

Haha! Well at least we can all take solace in the fact that we understand what this person is going through then. If misery does indeed love company, then you have come to the right place

william-james88 wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:I dont know why we are talking about Rook in the TAV thread. He's not even Japan related.

Dunno, something to do with the infinite despair of trying to buy a transformer

Haha! Well at least we can all take solace in the fact that we understand what this person is going through then. If misery does indeed love company, then you have come to the right place

Indeed, it should be the tagline for the series... speaking of which the pre-order for runabout has him scheduled for September now...

From Alfes

Runabout

http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/bl ... -2516.html

Override

http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/bl ... -2518.html

I wonder what molds could they bring into the Adventure line?

How about 2007 voyager Ratchet? They just have to remold both hands and the head to make a 100% classic character without any traces of bayformers aestetics!

fenrir72 wrote:From Alfes

I think Runabout looks better than Blackjack as a chest piece!

william-james88 wrote:I dont know why we are talking about Rook in the TAV thread. He's not even Japan related.

Sorry man, dunno how that happened. Thought it was related then I just looked back and it wasn't.

This is always the best news: New clear images of upcoming Transformers figures and new reveals.

These are for the Takara Transformers Adventure Line and were found thanks to new amazon listings. The listings are for:

TAV-29 Bumblebee Supreme Mode

TAV-30 Battle Grimlock

TAV-31 Black Shadow

TAV-32 Rumble and Frenzy

TAVVS-04 Sideswipe and Stepper

Enjoy the great pictures. We finally get a confirmation that Stepper has a visor, we get our first look at Supreme mode Bumblebee and we finally see the deco on the Voyager Grimlock who is a retool of FOC Grimlock.

I nearly lost myself over how awesome that Bumblebee and Grimlock are.

Takara is doing everything right with this line and so much more!

Sky Shadow looks epic.

I'm also really surprised at how nice that Grimlock looks - great use of the FOC base.

Holy cows those guys look awesome! Bee and Grim are rocking it so much! And yay for visors!

I NEED that Grimlock in my life, it looks so much better than Warrior Grimlock!

It's also great to have another opportunity to buy the United Rumble and Frenzy, and at a reasonable price too (3780 Yen is the same as about £20). However, because some of those leaked store listings for upcoming Hasbro Legends mentioned Rumble I don't know if I should get these Takara versions or just wait to see if that Rumble actually happens (I say IF because we never did get the Generations Hardhead, Brawn or Gnaw).

That Stepper is the only one worth import prices and the only one I am getting. Well I suppose I will be getting two since he comes with Sideswipe.

That Grimlock looks amazing. Even if he probably doesn't have the light-up gimmick anymore.

That Grimlock looks excellent. I may have to give him a whirl.

To all that!

I hope the new Jazz that comes with Drift in the VS. pack is doing something like that Bee. He looks AWESOME!

Dat Grimlock.... that paint job is killing it! I'm really surprised how well that mold is working for him. I would dare to say its working better here than on the FoC version it was made for.

If I could add anything to it, it would be his snaggly teef.

interested in the grimlock and bb. will they make it to the american line?

griftimus prime wrote:interested in the grimlock and bb. will they make it to the american line?

Doubt it, and even if they did, they would probably have next to no paint; so get 'em while you can

carytheone wrote:Dat Grimlock.... that paint job is killing it! I'm really surprised how well that mold is working for him. I would dare to say its working better here than on the FoC version it was made for.

It's true! I don't collect RID figures, but that Grimlock might start me off.

That, or Megatronus (obviously).

Wow, the retooling on that Grimlock dwarfs what Sandstorm got!

I'm digging the effort HasTak has been putting into retools lately!

I must have that Grimlock, oh yes.

Everyone overlooking the tweak to blackshadow, ball jointed neck.

Poyguimogul wrote:Everyone overlooking the tweak to blackshadow, ball jointed neck.

Nope, still the same swivel joint. The figure has it at an angle though, so when you turn the head, he'll start looking up as well.

-Kanrabat- wrote:I wonder what molds could they bring into the Adventure line?

How about 2007 voyager Ratchet? They just have to remold both hands and the head to make a 100% classic character without any traces of bayformers aestetics!

He always reminded me of Transformers Prime Breakdown, or at least the versions with a bumper on his chest...

griftimus prime wrote:interested in the grimlock and bb. will they make it to the american line?

Probably not. It is really rare for a line like this that Takara announces something before Hasbro does. Thats why I am certain the 3 femcons arent coming either, as well as the Big Optimus.

That bumblebee looks amazing.

Ok so guys, we need eachother here. The best place to preorder this will be amiami (by FAR!) however, their preorders sell out in a day. For the ones coming out in august (runamick and override), we didnt even know until they sold out. So we need to pool our efforts and keep a vigilant eye. I hope the first person that spots these here: http://slist.amiami.com/top/search/list ... pagemax=40 can tell us right away. The listings should be up between 15-20 days.

Believe it or not, I am now even more excited for that Grimlock than Takara's Devastator.

Grimmy is for pre-order at Robotkingdom: http://www.robotkingdom.com/transformer ... tav30.html TFsourse: http://tfsource.com/transformers-advent ... -grimlock/ And other places...
http://www.capturedprey.com/store/tav30_battle_grimlock
http://www.agesthreeandup.com/transform ... -grimlock/