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Transformers Encore 13 and 14 Revealed

Written by Big Bot on October 11, 2008 | News,Takara,Toys | Tags:

TFW2005 Red leader, and owner of site sponsor Kapow Toys has confirmed the identity of the next Transformers Encore figures, numbers 13 and 14 in the series. Encore 13 is Trailebreak and Encore 14 is Hoist. No release date has been given but expect some soon as other retailers confirm the information.

Trailbreaker has been reissued once before in 2001 in Japan. Hoist was first reissued in 2001 in Japan as part of a one day convention special and by Hasbro in 2003 for the Commemorative Series.

First Encore #11 Skywarp & Thundercracker In-Package Images

Written by Big Bot on July 23, 2008 | News,Toys | Tags: , ,

comus of Actoys.net has posted the first images of Transformers Encore #11 Skywarp & Thundercracker in-package. The pictures feature the front and back of the packaging, which continues the Generation One style packaging, and a look at the contents inside the box, which will require some assemble upon arrival.

Encore #11 is due out at the end of August in Japan from TakaraTomy.

Full Package Gallery of Transformers Encore 10 Minibots

Written by Big Bot on July 20, 2008 | News,Toys | Tags: , , ,

A new gallery has been posted at Actoys.net, showing the Transformers Encore 10 Minibots in and out of their packaging. The photos show the front and rear of the packaging, as well as each bot transformed and both sides of the profile cards.

The set was originally numbered 9 but was swapped with Omega Supreme. The six figures in the set are Bumblebee, Swerve, Tailgate, Outback and Pipes, and can be picked up now from TakaraTomy.