The latest issue of Figure King has hit news stands, and with it a bunch of new news to speculate about. In the issue is some excerpts from TakaraTomy's Transformers designers, among the things mentioned are:
- The samurai motif for Transformers GO! was created to appeal to TakaraTomy's customers.
- Response to Encore 23 Fortress Maximus was greater than expected - therefore the Encore line will continue.
- Masterpiece Prowl & Streak's orders exceeded TakaraTomy's expectations - so the figures are delayed as a result of increasing production.
- An announcement regarding Masterpiece Smokescreen is impending and the figure will feature a lot of new parts compared to Prowl & Streak.
- TakaraTomy's designers are going to continue to bother car companies about licensing their vehicles for the Masterpiece line.
- TakaraTomy's version of Metroplex will feature different colors and an additional gun compared to Hasbro's mass retail version.
- Tokyo Toy Show will run on June 15th & 16th.
- The first 3 Autobot GO! figures will be available to purchase early at the show.
- Masterpiece Tigertrack will be available for 6,000 Yen at the show and will feature non-chromed versions of Lambor's Amazon.co.jp exclusive pile drivers over the default pile drivers included with Masterpiece LamborExpect a bit announcement at the show. Could this be Masterpiece Smokescreen or something else?
- McDonald's will be running another Transformers Happy Meal promotion starting June 21st - could there be GO! Happy Meal toys on the way?