To commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Transformers media franchise, Takara Tomi/Parco publishing has released The Art Of The Transformers book, a collection of toy/merchandising illustrations from the golden age of Transformers ( 1985-1995 ). Included are the many classic designs of the most recognizable Transformers including Optimus Prime, Megatron, Starscream, Soundwave, Grimlock and the Dinobots, Devastator and many more.
(image above) Needless to stay the Dinobots were one of my favorite Transformers as a kid; a perfect marriage of dinosaurs and robots, what’s not to like ?!
(image above) It was my absolute dream as a kid to own all of the Seacons and therefore their combined form Piranacon ( known as King Poseidon in Japan ). My dream never came true…
This book is an absolute nostalgic joy for those who grew up with the Transformers cartoons during the mid 80-90s, with over 200 illustrations spread over 120 pages of beautiful art work. Highly recommended.
“The Art Of The Transformers Toys″ art book details :
– Dimensions – 29.6 x 22 x 1 cm
– Soft cover, 127 pages
– Full color, In Japanese language ( book is mostly images )
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September 30th, 2019 at 10:39 pm
Wow, yes, this is a certain buy for me (actually two copies, as this will make a great gift for a friend). Definitely a nostalgia trip.
October 2nd, 2019 at 2:13 pm
Chris – Glad you like it ! :]
October 4th, 2019 at 6:27 pm
It’s a decent book….I picked it up this spring at the Parco event.
However, and sorry to sound like a snob, but the American version published a few years ago by IDW in hardcover is much better…bigger pics and better layout.
The HC is out of print, but they’re reprinting it in paperback in December.
They’re honestly almost identical, but I do give the edge to the IDW version. If you’re on the fence, go for that one.
https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Legacy-Art-Packaging/dp/1684055717/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=transformers+legacy&qid=1570181190&s=books&sr=1-1
But the Japanese book is no slouch either!
October 7th, 2019 at 2:01 pm
Josh – Thanks for the heads up ! I seriously had no idea there was an English version that has been out there for for while.