Karakuri Statue KS-01 Convoy Takara Tomy 40th Anniversary Official Reveal!

[BaCon]

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

[BaCon]

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

[TECHTRON]

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.

[BaCon]

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.

[BaCon]

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

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