2025

Toy News: Official Images & Info of Takara Tomy's Monster Hunter & Transformers Collaboration

After an unofficial leak weeks ago, Amazon Japan has officially listed the Takara Tomy collaboration between the Monster Hunter and Transformers brands: Liolaeus Prime!   This figure transforms from a Rathalos from Monster Hunter to an Optimus Prime inspired robot.  It appears the figure is a redeco and retool of the Rise of the Beasts Airazor figure

Toy News: Takara Tomy Mall Posts Listing for "40th Selection" Lio Convoy

Takara Tomy Mall has posted its official listing for its redeco and retool of Legacy Leo Prime known as 40th Selection Lio Convoy!  This figure features new parts and new functionality bringing the figure closer to the animated version of the character.  The figure is priced at 7,150 Yen (about $48.66 USD) with a release date of February 2025.  Check out the official product information (translated via Google Translate) and images below!

Transformers 40TH SELECTION Lio Convoy

Toy News: Takara Tomy Reveals New "MPG" Diaclone Inspired Figures

Amazon Japan has posted two listings for two new Diaclone inspired MPG releases: DK2 Guard and Lift Ticket!  DK2 Guard is based off the black and red version of the figure that would eventually become Ironhide in G1 while Lift Ticket is based on a variant of the figure that would eventually become G1 Hoist.  DK2 Guard is priced at ¥17,330 (about $111.98 USD) while Lift Ticket is ¥21,037 (about $135.93 USD).  Both are scheduled for release on February 22, 2025.  For now, c