Late yesterday Takara Tomy dropped a video announcing a new initiative as part of its T-Spark line of figures aimed at an older audience. In a bunch of surprise reveals Takara Tomy announced the Transformers brand will be crossing over with several brands including ZOIDS, Diaclone, Godzilla and Macross 7! First check out the video below:
Based on the info from the video and an article in Kyodo News PR Wire SYNERGENEX is described as:
This is a new series from Takara Tomy's high-target hobby label "T-SPARK." The series will feature products and content created through collaborations with the company's own IP, such as "Transformers," "ZOIDS," and "Diaclone," which are the pillars of "T-SPARK," as well as other companies' IP and brands.
The series name is a combination of SYNERGY, GENE and NEXT. We aim to maximize the synergy between our own IP and other companies' IP and brands. Not only will the combination be unexpected, but by combining the two brands, which may differ in appearance and shape, we will create new value, such as expanding the scope of play. We hope to bring excitement to fans, so that both IP and brands can prosper even further.
"T-SPARK" official website: www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tsparkofficial/
"SYNERGENEX" teaser movie: youtu.be/CUWB2iakKcA
The Transformers related products announced are:
"Transformers" x " ZOIDS " x "Diaclone" triple collaboration product overview
Introducing the first triple collaboration product that combines Takara Tomy's three proud robot mecha series: Transformers, ZOIDS, and Diaclone!
[ SHIELD-D-PRIME ]
This dream collaboration mecha sees the "ZOIDS Shield Liger," which can be piloted by Diaclone corps members, transform into "Optimus Prime," the righteous commander of "Transformers."
- Release date: 2025
- Copyright: © TOMY
- Reservation start date: TBD
- Suggested retail price: TBA
"Transformers" & "Godzilla" Collaboration Product Overview
A collaboration between two of Japan's most popular global content has been realized! To commemorate the double anniversaries of Godzilla, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary, and Transformers, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, two products have been released: Megatron Type Godzilla, which is a scan of Godzilla (※2), and Optimus Prime Type 3 Kiryu, which is a scan of Mechagodzilla.
(※2) In the TV anime and movies, Transformers are set to scan vehicles on Earth and transform them.
[ Megatron Type Godzilla ]
The Transformers' Destruction Emperor, Megatron, scans Godzilla and transforms into a form that has Godzilla's powers! The whole body is decorated with markings that resemble Godzilla's skin, and the pattern of the dorsal fin when emitting heat rays is reproduced with clear parts and paint. Comes with clear effect parts that reproduce the heat rays.
[ Optimus Prime Type 3 Kiryu ]
Optimus Prime, the main character of the "Transformers" series, appears in a new form wearing the silver color of the Godzilla-fighting bio-robot "Type 3 Kiryu (Mechagodzilla)" from "Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla". The included trailer is modeled after the Special Self-Defense Forces to which Kiryu belongs, and transforms into a base mode that can be played with like a base. It comes with weapons in the color of a maser (a fictional weapon that appears in special effects movies produced by Toho).
- Release date: Summer 2025
- Reservations start: Fall 2024
- Suggested retail price: TBA
- Copyright: TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. © TOMY
"Transformers" x "Macross 7"
A double anniversary collaboration product celebrating the 40th anniversary of "Transformers" and the 30th anniversary of the anime "Macross 7." Release date: TBA Copyright: ©1994 BIGWEST © TOMY
In addition to the products above, the video also reveals there will be a Transformers crossover with Monster Hunter, but no further details are available at this time.
The article also says that SYNERGENEX will debut at the Tokyo Toy Show 2024. The event will be held from August 29, 2024 through Sunday, September 1, 2024 at Tokyo Big Sight (3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo).
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