As Promized, Takara TOMY begins rolling out their Transformers 40th Anniversary OUR ORIGINS products with the introduction of the Karakuri Statue KS-01 Convoy. This is a very interesting new item they are calling a "statue" that transforms from truck to robot, has lights, and voice sounds. Look for this to be out in Spring of 2025 as a Takara Tomymall Exclusive with preorders opening later this year. - Read the Full News Story

New images just out on the SNS for the Takara Tomy Transformers 40th Release Karakuri Statue KS-01 Optimus Prime. On show at a Japan Business Event, the autotransforming figure is shown in grey prototype from, so no transforming just yet. See the images below for the first look thanks to HOBBY SHOP でじたみん @digitamin. - Read the Full News Story

I have one question, which is probably on many people's minds: Does the gun come off? This is the real make-it or break-it deal.

16 hours ago, TECHTRON said:

I have one question, which is probably on many people's minds: Does the gun come off? This is the real make-it or break-it deal.

I sure hope so. It looks silly with the gun on the alt mode.

The "statue" that transforms from truck to robot, has lights, and voice sounds by Tetsusho Genda. What was believed to be a Takara Tomymall Exclusive, has shown up on Hobby Link Japan for preorder, so this may not be exclusive after all. The listing reveals KS-01 Convoy to be shipping in March 2025 for about $245 USD. - Read the Full News Story

WATCH the automatically transforming Transformers statue from the inside out.  - Read the Full News Story