Transformers Meets Moe as Kotobukiya Figures Make Classic Decepticons Beautiful

There’s a lot more than meets the eye to the latest series of Kotobukiya Transformers statues.Recasting the classic robots in disguise in the style of anime girls, the Kotobukiya Transformers Bishoujo statues are easily the most glamorous collectibles this side of Cybertron. The latest statue to be revealed for the line is one representing the Decepticon Thundercracker as a young woman. The familiar color scheme of the classic “Seeker jet” is represented in Thundercracker’s blue jacket and gray skirt. Her dark hair reflects the black head on the original design, with a yellow tie present in place of the jet’s cockpit on the chest. The nonchalant fighter jet fashionista also sports a trendy bag resembling F-15 wings, complete with null-ray missile accessories and a Decepticon symbol.Designed by Shunya Yamashita, this Thundercracker figure isn’t the first of its kind. Thundercracker is a repaint of Starscream, the leader of the Seekers. Its own statue is much the same, with the main difference being that it’s cast in Starscream’s red and white color scheme and features a slightly darker skin tone. The two are set to be joined by Skywarp, another Seeker repaint set to be officially revealed at a later date. Starscream is scheduled for release in April 2024, while Thundercracker can fly into collectors’ homes two months later in June. Starscream and Thundercracker’s prices will each be 18,700 yen after tax (about US$125).Skybound and Hasbro Announce Transformers and G.I. Joe Special

There’s a lot more than meets the eye to the latest series of Kotobukiya Transformers statues.

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Recasting the classic robots in disguise in the style of anime girls, the Kotobukiya Transformers Bishoujo statues are easily the most glamorous collectibles this side of Cybertron. The latest statue to be revealed for the line is one representing the Decepticon Thundercracker as a young woman. The familiar color scheme of the classic “Seeker jet” is represented in Thundercracker’s blue jacket and gray skirt. Her dark hair reflects the black head on the original design, with a yellow tie present in place of the jet’s cockpit on the chest. The nonchalant fighter jet fashionista also sports a trendy bag resembling F-15 wings, complete with null-ray missile accessories and a Decepticon symbol.

Designed by Shunya Yamashita, this Thundercracker figure isn’t the first of its kind. Thundercracker is a repaint of Starscream, the leader of the Seekers. Its own statue is much the same, with the main difference being that it’s cast in Starscream’s red and white color scheme and features a slightly darker skin tone. The two are set to be joined by Skywarp, another Seeker repaint set to be officially revealed at a later date. Starscream is scheduled for release in April 2024, while Thundercracker can fly into collectors’ homes two months later in June. Starscream and Thundercracker’s prices will each be 18,700 yen after tax (about US$125).

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