Alternity Convoy

Nevermore · Post by **Nevermore** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 6:02 pm

Just so we have it all in one thread.

Name is "Alternity". Unknown if this will be a line or just a single release.

Vehicle mode is based on a licensed Nissan GT-R, making the toy a successor or sorts to the Binaltech line. However, the "Alternity" toy will only be about Deluxe-sized, with the vehicle mode at a 1/32 scale. Like Binaltech toys, it will contain diecast parts. The design is mixing Alternators complexity with the movie design aesthetic.

The first (and thus far only confirmed) character is going to be Convoy. He's going to be available in two colors: "Ultimate Metal Silver" (standard GT-R colors) and "Vibrant Red" (classic G1 Optimus Prime/Convoy colors).

The toy was originally scheduled for a November 2008 release, but has now apparently been pushed back to January.
http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-new ... 09-165642/

Old news:
Unpainted resin prototype displayed at Tokyo Toy Show 2008 (June):
http://www.fantofan.jp/news/event/toysh ... report.htm

Control drawing from Dengeki Hobby Magazine (July 2008 edition):
http://www.hk-tf.com/discuz/upload/view ... p?tid=6459

Silver version in final colors on display at C3xHobby Convention (August 30-31):
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transform ... onvoy.html
http://snakas.web.infoseek.co.jp/event/0808charaho.html

New: Photos of the silver version at Amazon Japan.
http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B001B1T1GG

Post by **Clay** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 7:45 pm

Nevermore wrote:Just so we have it all in one thread.

Name is "Alternity". Unknown if this will be a line or just a single release.

It could be like Robot Masters and be a line entirely of Convoy figures...

Skidmark · Post by **Skidmark** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 12:09 am

Awesome!Too bad it's another Japanese exclusive.Why do they get all the cool stuff?

Daltimus Prime · Post by **Daltimus Prime** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 2:34 am

It could be like Robot Masters and be a line entirely of Convoy figures...

Robot masters wasn't all convoys.

Anyway, this looks a bit to expensive for me right now, but if save up, I might be able to import it (though I'll wait for the red version). Even if I did get it though, it`d arrive late, like every thing else that we get here in Houston:(

Gouki · Post by **Gouki** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 3:06 am

Looks like it might be easier to transform than the bloody Binaltech toys. Thank god for that.

Nevermore · Post by **Nevermore** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 9:37 am

Silver and red versions:
http://www.tf08.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=51

Mirrored:
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d75/b ... red_01.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d75/b ... red_02.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d75/b ... ver_01.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d75/b ... ver_02.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d75/b ... ver_03.jpg

Gouki · Post by **Gouki** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 10:22 am

That looks really snazzy.

Sunstreaker2 · Post by **Sunstreaker2** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 11:21 am

I want the silver one. I'll call him Turbo Convoy.

Halfshell · Post by **Halfshell** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 11:25 am

Good grief. Those seats on the forearms don't look at all tacky, do they? In no way "we can't figure out what to do with these in robot mode, so we'll just leave them there."

Rest of it looks alright.

numbat · Post by **numbat** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 11:33 am

Binalt/Alternity Convoys seem to like wearing their seats on the forearm. It's a fashion statement.

xtc · Post by **xtc** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 12:09 pm

Halfshell wrote:Those seats on the forearms don't look at all tacky, do they?

The seats are part of his arsenal.

This series is worthy.

Nevermore · Post by **Nevermore** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 4:49 pm

So apparently these are Takara stock photos, which can also be found here, including close-ups of the upper torso:

http://www.hlj.com/product/TKT31607
http://www.hlj.com/product/TKT31899

Nevermore · Post by **Nevermore** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 6:01 pm

I think a few of these pics might be new:

http://www.toysrus.co.jp/product/produc ... top_id=001

http://www.toysrus.co.jp/product/produc ... top_id=001

Post by **Clay** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 7:08 pm

Nevermore wrote:Silver version in final colors on display at C3xHobby Convention (August 30-31):
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transform ... onvoy.html
http://snakas.web.infoseek.co.jp/event/0808charaho.html

That update is somewhat old, but I love the Thundercracker display. Whether you like the Masterpiece Seeker mold or no, this is a fantastic set-up!

poyguimogul · Post by **poyguimogul** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 10:37 pm

I like the red Prime alot, cant wait to see Megatron.
The silver prime makes me think movie Protoform...
These toys seem to be Bineltech Meets TF:2k7 Which is fine with me..

After I saw the colored pics of red and silver versions, I went and checked out that, REALLY random,
"Universe" swerve released during the Movie / Classic era.

This is like the first Alternity, before it had a name, Its kinda tight. I got the Red Version, now i want a Yellow... maybe to be Bumblebee or, if they make B.B. ~> Powerflash!?

Nevermore · Post by **Nevermore** » Sun Oct 26, 2008 2:37 pm

Both color versions depicted in Dengeki Hobby Magazine.
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transform ... -pics.html

Nevermore · Post by **Nevermore** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 10:26 pm

I... think some of these photos might be new.

http://www.toy-world.com.hk/forum/viewt ... a=page%3D1
http://www.toy-world.com.hk/forum/viewt ... a=page%3D1

xtc · Post by **xtc** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 9:41 am

Only the rear view of the red version is new.

Nevermore · Post by **Nevermore** » Wed Dec 24, 2008 9:20 am

Delayed AGAIN:
http://www.redmercury.co.jp/shop/detail ... 6-RED-4662

From January 22 to February 26.

burnitall · Post by **burnitall** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 9:45 pm

now theres a black one. hm. what a surprise.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail