New Beastformers - Battle Beasts in Japan

r3v3n63 · 04-22-2012, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by trebleshot

I am well-aware of the connection between Battle Beasts and Transformers.

It was only a TF spin-off in Japan. In the US, it was marketed as a completely separate toy line. Foster and I were discussing the possibility that the designers of the TF Decepticon Pretenders and the Beastformers were the same people.

The designers at Takara were/are known for working on multiple lines and IPs at a time, unlike Hasbro's structure where each IP has its own team of designers (which is why Crossovers are designed by Hasbro, not Takara/Tomy).

Ahhh, I see.

proteus · 04-22-2012, 04:17 AM

Im definitely more interested in these than the Diamond ones,love the designs we've seen so far!!!

trebleshot · 04-23-2012, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by vampireheart

Maybe this will shed some light on the whole issue.
What Battle Beasts Rights Does Diamond Select Have? : Poe Ghostal's Points of Articulation

It was rumored Diamond Select Toys only had the trademark on the brand name, not the creature designs (or the rub-sign feature) That still belongs to takara who are remaking the battle beast/beastformers

Too bad that's all still just speculation. DST is keeping pretty tight-lipped on the whole issue. Honestly, if at all possible I'd like to see DST and Takara/Tomy team up for a new Battle Beasts line in the US. But most likely, if Takara/Tomy wanted to bring Battle Beasts to the US, they would probably want to partner with Hasbro instead of DST.

vampireheart · 04-25-2012, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trebleshot

Too bad that's all still just speculation. DST is keeping pretty tight-lipped on the whole issue. Honestly, if at all possible I'd like to see DST and Takara/Tomy team up for a new Battle Beasts line in the US. But most likely, if Takara/Tomy wanted to bring Battle Beasts to the US, they would probably want to partner with Hasbro instead of DST.

agreed!

Shin Densetsu · 04-25-2012, 02:57 AM

How articulated are these new ones by Takara?

Sylvain · 05-04-2012, 02:07 PM

There are new pics from my blog. Let me know if they are too big for the forum.

Sylvain · 06-10-2012, 03:12 AM

The first commercial (in english please) is available at www.takaratomy.co.jp web site.

UltraPrimal · 06-11-2012, 04:31 PM

Man, I wish we would get some real Beast Saga figures.

04-22-2012, 03:48 AM	#26
r3v3n63 Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 216	Quote: Originally Posted by trebleshot I am well-aware of the connection between Battle Beasts and Transformers. It was only a TF spin-off in Japan. In the US, it was marketed as a completely separate toy line. Foster and I were discussing the possibility that the designers of the TF Decepticon Pretenders and the Beastformers were the same people. The designers at Takara were/are known for working on multiple lines and IPs at a time, unlike Hasbro's structure where each IP has its own team of designers (which is why Crossovers are designed by Hasbro, not Takara/Tomy). Ahhh, I see. __________________ Personal Sculpting Blawg http://monster-zer0.blogspot.com/

04-22-2012, 04:17 AM	#27
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04-23-2012, 06:14 AM	#28
trebleshot Dark Lord of the 'Ark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,224	Quote: Originally Posted by vampireheart Maybe this will shed some light on the whole issue. What Battle Beasts Rights Does Diamond Select Have? : Poe Ghostal's Points of Articulation It was rumored Diamond Select Toys only had the trademark on the brand name, not the creature designs (or the rub-sign feature) That still belongs to takara who are remaking the battle beast/beastformers Too bad that's all still just speculation. DST is keeping pretty tight-lipped on the whole issue. Honestly, if at all possible I'd like to see DST and Takara/Tomy team up for a new Battle Beasts line in the US. But most likely, if Takara/Tomy wanted to bring Battle Beasts to the US, they would probably want to partner with Hasbro instead of DST. __________________

04-25-2012, 01:43 AM	#29
vampireheart Pumpkin King Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Jose,Ca Posts: 1,366	Quote: Originally Posted by trebleshot Too bad that's all still just speculation. DST is keeping pretty tight-lipped on the whole issue. Honestly, if at all possible I'd like to see DST and Takara/Tomy team up for a new Battle Beasts line in the US. But most likely, if Takara/Tomy wanted to bring Battle Beasts to the US, they would probably want to partner with Hasbro instead of DST. agreed! __________________

04-25-2012, 02:57 AM	#30
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