Alert BTA-01

BTA-01 Alert meets Ai Alert
“Oh, for goodness sake.”
Transforms into a Subaru Impreza WRX Police Car. He frequently collaborates with Ai during patrol assignments. Despite his neurotic personality, it is precisely because of this trait that he consistently excels in detecting signs of potential incidents.

Ai Kurumi
“Hey, you in the car over there! Stop!”
A rookie policewoman who has finally realised her dream of becoming a police officer, she has held a strong sense of justice since her childhood. She sees herself as a big sister to Alert; on the contrary however, she is oblivious to the fact that she is being taken care of. She seems to have a connection with the Transformers even before she met Alert...

Profile
Birthday: June 11 (Gemini) 

Blood Type: A 

Hobbies: Drawing portraits 

Favourite Sport: Softball 

Favourite Colour: White 

Favourite Food: Hamburgers, Soft Serve Ice Cream 

What she doesn’t like: Parking in the garage, Waking up early

Interviews: Kojin Ono (Various)

Interview(s): Kojin Ono

Translated & Interpreted by Jeremy Barlow © Soundwave's Oblivion 2021

Interview from Figure King 278 (March 2021)

Here is a message from Mr Ono, the legendary toy designer who worked on the latest Masterpiece Skids.

The recent Masterpiece figures are complicated to transform, I feel it's much better to focus on a more straightforward and mechanical transformation…. For Skids, the starting point was to create a Masterpiece figure which took a different direction and this is very different from the current trend of figures. Another aim was to keep the costs down without affecting the quality. After all the iconic "Transformers" started with the Car Robots, vehicles which turn into robots. When thinking of characters yet to receive the MP treatment, Skids the Honda City immediately came to mind. It's true he only appeared twice in the cartoon but the overall look of the City is so attractive and the 80’s is currently enjoying a resurgence. That's why I decided to take the challenge with Skids, not only to bring out more characters from the cartoon but also to bring back the appeal of this car. Back in the day, the City was very popular, sporty and cool. It was fascinating. I used to own a red City R so I’m personally attached to it.

Interview: Takashi Kunihiro

Interview: Takashi Kunihiro

Translated & Interpreted by Jeremy Barlow © Soundwaves Oblivion 2021. With thanks to Delvon for sending me the scans.

Interview from Hero X Transformers Generations 2021 (May 2021)

Takashi Kunihiro

●PROFILE
Takashi Kunihiro, born in 1960 in Shiga, joined Takara in 1980. He started developing Transformers in 1985 for “The Movie” and has been in charge of the design teams behind many of the lead protagonists. In the 90’s he played a lead role developing the Brave series.

“Hot Rodimus was a lot more complicated in the beginning.”

Interview: Yuya Onishi

Interview: Yuya Onishi

Translated & Interpreted by Jeremy Barlow © Soundwaves Oblivion 2021. With thanks to Delvon for sending me the scans.

Interview from Hero X Transformers Generations 2021 (May 2021)

 

Yuya Onishi Design Team Leader

 

●PROFILE
Yuya Onishi was born in 1984 in Osaka. He majored in mechanical engineering at university and was in charge of the development of white goods in a consumer electronics research and development group. He studied car design at a vocational college and joined Takara Tomy in 2011. With an understanding of the entire product line he is currently the team leader as well as a designer himself.

“I want to give our customers an “unforgettable experience” that only toys can offer.”

Interview: Kojin Ono, Dai Ono, Hideki Shimanuki

Interview: Kojin Ono, Dai Ono & Hideki Shimanuki

Translated & Interpreted by Jeremy Barlow © Soundwave's Oblivion 2021

Interview from Figure King 285 (October 2021)

Masterpiece G MPG-01
Trainbot Shouki
Scheduled Release Late June 2022 / 19,800 Yen
The Transformers top brand, Masterpiece, now includes a new sub-line “MPG”, otherwise known as “Masterpiece G”. The added “G” stands for “Gattai”, “Giant” and “Great!”. The first release is the Trainbot Leader, Light Speed Commander Shouki, whose origins lie in Diaclone and was also included in the 1987 Japanese exclusive series Transformers: The Headmasters.
The vehicle mode is based on the Super Express 0 Series Shinkansen (Bullet Train). With the permission of the JR Group and the help of Tomytec who manage the TOMIX brand within the Takara Tomy Group, the train mode has been scaled to fit with the international model railway HO gauge size. The fully articulated robot is a gem of a masterpiece designed with the latest toy technologies.
All 6 Trainbots will be released under the fitting MPG name as they will combine into the Heavy Union Warrior Raiden. We hope you will assemble the first Masterpiece combiner!!

Interview: Motoki Takaya

Interview: Motoki Takaya

Translated & Interpreted by Jeremy Barlow © Soundwave's Oblivion 2019.

Interview from Dengeki Hobby website, June 2019 (Link)

“Diaclone”, the updated series of adult collectables! “Triverse” begins! Interview with toy designer Motoki Takaya (Takara Tomy).

The main action figures (Diaclone pilots) are only 3cm in height but interact with powered suits, robots, bases, etc. The Diaclone world is jam packed with diverse attractive items which stimulate the imagination of adult boys!
Relaunched in 2016 as high end collectables, the original Diaclone science fiction series began in 1980 and was the predecessor of transforming / combining toy robots; this groundbreaking concept paved the way for The Transformers.
This time, one of Takara Tomy’s toy designers has taken the helm to develop the current Diaclone series, “Triverse”, utilising the latest available technologies. We talk with Motoki Takaya.

Profile
Motoki Takaya Currently responsible for the planning and development of the Diaclone line. Involved in the development of Computer Police Cybercop, Transformers Zone, Armoured Police Metal Jack, Iron Man No.28 FX, Lightning Superman Gridman, B’T (Beat) X, Small Giant Microman (2000 edition), CoolGirl, Beast Saga etc.

Interviews: Kojin Ono

Interviews: Kojin Ono

 

Translated & Interpreted by Jeremy Barlow © Soundwave's Oblivion 2022

 

Interview from Figure King 293 (June 2022)

Interview
Kojin Ono
●Legendary designer Mr Ono developed Raidens predecessor, the “Train Robo” during the Diacone era. Once more he spearheads the Raiden project as a member of the Masterpiece team. Let’s talk about Raiden’s origins.

Interview: MP-43 Megatron Developer

Interview: MP-43 Megatron (Beast Wars) Developer

Translated & Interpreted by Jeremy Barlow © Soundwave's Oblivion 2022
 
Interview from Figure King 245 (June 2018)
 
Developer Interview: Masterpiece Megatron (Beast Wars)
The definitive version, both in size and gimmick

-Was the scale for Megatron decided upon from the beginning?
During the development for Convoy, I created a scale chart for all the main characters. Convoy’s size was used to scale Megatron. Even in the scene where Convoy throws Megatron, Megatron is overwhelmingly larger.

Interviews: Hero Generation X (Various)

Hero X Generations 2022 Interviews

Translated & Interpreted by Jeremy Barlow © Soundwave's Oblivion 2022. Many thanks to Paco_Grande for providing me with photographs from the book, without which I would have been unable to translate the below.

For Kojin Ono's full interview from the Generations 2022 Book, please click HERE.


Hisashi Yuki Transformers Legacy Metroplex / Victory Saber

● A Titan Class figure with fantastic articulation.

-How was Metroplex selected for this year's Titan Class?
Hasbro made the decision. When I heard Metroplex was next, my first thought was “You’re going to make another Titan Class Metroplex?”. I was surprised but it turned out to be the “Transformers Cybertron Metroplex”. In Japan it's called “Transformers Galaxy Force Megalo Convoy”. In the end it made perfect sense (laughs).

Interview: MP-39 Sunstreaker Developer

Interview from Figure King 232 (May 2017): MP-39 Sunstreaker Developer

Translated & Interpreted by Jeremy Barlow © Soundwave's Oblivion 2022

Masterpiece Sunstreaker Development Team Interview

“Someday I’d like to line them up like you see in the opening sequence.”

-What made you decide to make a Masterpiece version of Sunstreaker?
From a development point of view, we want to have representations of the original Car Robot lineup. While making our selection on this occasion, Sunstreaker was the obvious choice. In the “Diaclone” series this was the first Car Robot and it was also a fantastic opportunity to revisit the New Countach which Lambor was based on. In the Masterpiece series Lambor was the first Car Robot to be released so this was the complete opposite of Sunstreaker. With this in mind we pursued a “Countach-likeness” by adding additional car mode styling and gimmicks. 

Interview: Kojin Ono (Various)

Interviews: Kojin Ono

Translated & Interpreted by Jeremy Barlow © Soundwave's Oblivion 2022, 2023

Interview from MPG Trainbot Raiden Book (Packaged with MPG-03 Yukikaze) 

Transformers Raiden Developer Interview: Six outlines for MPG
In October 2021, the Raiden Project was full steam ahead after the announcement of the first MPG. Mr Kojin Ono, a Transformers veteran who created the original Raiden, started working on recreating the Trainbots, “MPG”, with the use of modern technology. Who would have thought that 35 years later the Trainbots would be revived by their original creator? Throughout this article we take a look behind the scenes to explore the “secret birth of MPG”, known only to the development team. This vision is unprecedented and these Transformers are only possible thanks to the technology that has been cultivated over the years.

MPG Transformers This is a new brand of Transformers which is an expansion to the Masterpiece series. It is a culmination of technology under the themes of “Gattai”, “Giant” and “Great”. The first figure selected is the Trainbot Light Speed Commander Shouki. This was first released in 1987 under the Transformers Headmasters series which was exclusively released to the Japanese market.

 

Interview: Hiroyuki Higashi & Hironori Kobayashi

Interview from Transformers Binaltech & TF Collection Complete Guide (2005) 

Translated & Interpreted by Jeremy Barlow © Soundwave's Oblivion 2023

The creation and future of Transformers Collection: Hiroyuki Higashi
(Takara Corporation, Boys Division, Marketing Department, Hero Character Team, Team Manager)

There were various reasons for creating the Transformers Collection series including the marketing aspect. As well as releasing new products for the current cartoon, we were also developing reissues. However we felt that if we kept releasing them as they were, they would lose their impact or have a very “American” multi-product feel.

Interview: Kojin Ono (Figure King 316)

Interviews: Kojin Ono 

Translated & Interpreted by Jeremy Barlow © Soundwave's Oblivion 2024

Interview from Figure King 316 May 2024

Talking to a Legend: 40 Years in Toy Development

Transformers 40th Anniversary Interview Number 2 with the man who created the Transformers toys.

Kojin Ono
Takara Tomy Transformers Development Team

We spoke with Kojin Ono, a legendary developer at Takara Tomy, who has been involved in toy development since the days of Diaclone and Microman, and has been an integral part of the Transformers family. With over 40 years of experience, Ono san has worked on numerous toy developments and has overseen entire projects as a team leader. He is truly a hall of fame figure in the Transformers world.

 

Interview: Kojin Ono (Generations 2024)

Interviews: Kojin Ono

Translated & Interpreted by Jeremy Barlow © Soundwave's Oblivion 2024.

Thanks to @LinkFrost_ for photographs from the TFG2024 interview pages

Interview from Transformers Generations 2024

Kojin Ono
■ Takara Tomy Transformers Development Team Hall of Fame 2010 Kojin Ono, who has been involved in toy development since the days of "Diaclone" and "Microman," reflects on his 40 years of experience working with the "Transformers" series. Let's take a look back at the 40 year history of Transformers, along with Kojin Ono’s career. He has been pivotal in the development of numerous Transformers, creating the cutting edge Masterpieces and MPG’s.

Interview: Kozo Morishita (Toei Animation)

Kozo Morishita 

Translated & Interpreted by Jeremy Barlow © Soundwave's Oblivion 2024 

Interview from Figure King 316 (May 2024) 

Here is a message from Mr Ono, the legendary toy designer who worked on the latest Masterpiece Skids:

The first of our Transformers 40th Anniversary Interviews….The man who created the Transformers cartoon series.  

Kozo Morishita
(Current Chairman and CEO of Toei Animation & Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers Director)

Here we interview Toei Animation's Chairman Kozo Morishita, a key figure in the creation of the cartoon "Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers" 40 years ago. Without the tireless efforts of the young Morishita, who worked diligently across Japan and the United States, Transformers would not have endured for four decades. 

Interview: Hironori Kobayashi (Generations 2024)

Interview: Hironori Kobayashi 

Translated & Interpreted by Jeremy Barlow © Soundwave's Oblivion 2024. 

Interview from Generations 2024 

Hironori Kobayashi, Missing Link Development Manager 

Interview: Transformers Evangelion Prime Unit-01 Developer

[SYNERGENEX] Interview with the development team behind "Transformers Evangelion Prime Unit-01". 

A collaboration-exclusive design packed with Evangelion elements, complete with specially created accessories. 

By Yoshida Kōhei 26th February 2026 

[Transformers Evangelion Prime Unit-01]
Scheduled for release in late August 2026
Price: ¥11,000

Takara Tomy’s premium hobby label T-SPARK will release Transformers Evangelion Prime Unit-01, part of its SYNERGENEX collaboration series, in late August 2026. The price is ¥11,000. 

Takara Tomy’s “Synergenex” collaboration series brings together its own Intellectual Properties, such as Transformers, Zoids, and Diaclone, with those of other companies and brands to create crossover products. The line has already featured collaborations with a wide range of properties. 

This time, Evangelion, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary, teams up with Transformers. After scanning Evangelion Unit-01, Optimus Prime has been reimagined as Evangelion Prime Unit-01. 

The figure faithfully recreates Unit-01’s distinctive design and colour scheme, along with its striking robot-mode head sculpt. 

In this article, we speak with the development team behind Transformers Evangelion Prime Unit-01 about the project’s appeal, accompanied by photos of the prototype.

Interview: Dramatic Capture Series Developer Yūkiya Amano

Interview with the developer of the Transformers Dramatic Capture Series: Jetfire Combine 

Transformers Dramatic Capture Series: Jetfire Combine
Scheduled for release in late August 2026
Price: ¥15,400

By Yoshida Kōhei 

Takara Tomy's high-end hobby label “T-SPARK” will release the Transformers “Dramatic Capture Series: Jetfire Combine” set in late August 2026.

The set includes Optimus Prime, leader of the Autobots, and Jetfire, a former Decepticon; both characters appeared in the film Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. The two figures will be released as part of the Dramatic Capture Series line.

The “Dramatic Capture Series” presents Transformers characters with a premium finish, packaged in sets designed to recreate memorable scenes from the films.

This release is based on the 2019 Transformers Studio Series figures SS-25 Optimus Prime and SS-26 Jetfire, featuring updated colouring designed to more closely reflect their on-screen appearances in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.

In the film’s climax, Optimus Prime and Jetfire join forces when Jetfire sacrifices himself, allowing his body and parts to power up the resurrected Optimus Prime. This transformation creates Jetpower Optimus Prime, who then confronts Megatron and The Fallen as they attempt to destroy the Sun.

In this article, we speak with Yūkiya Amano of Takara Tomy’s Hobby Character Business Division, Collector’s Department, about the appeal of the “Dramatic Capture Series: Jetfire Combine,” alongside photographs of the prototype. 

Let's go! The aim is to recreate the sense of weight and the high level of detail seen on screen. 

Interview: Masterpiece Movie Next Sideswipe - Takahiko Shirai

Transformers "Masterpiece Movie Next MPMN-01 Sideswipe" Interview 

“Faithfully recreating the streamlined vehicle mode and the detailed robot mode as seen on the big screen.” By Yoshida Kōhei 2nd February 2026 

Translated & Interpreted by Jeremy Barlow © Soundwave's Oblivion 2026. 

Masterpiece Movie Next MPMN-01 Sideswipe & Masterpiece Movie Next MPMN-02 Sideswipe G1 Red

Scheduled for release in late September 2026
Price: ¥14,850 each 

Takara Tomy’s high-end hobby label, T-SPARK, will release Masterpiece Movie Next MPMN-01 Sideswipe from the Transformers action figure line in late September 2026. The figure is priced at ¥14,850. 

The Masterpiece Movie (MPM) line, the premier brand for figures based on the live action Transformers films, has been reintroduced as Masterpiece Movie Next (MPMN). The Autobot warrior Sideswipe leads the series as the first release. 

Sideswipe is an Autobot warrior who appeared in the live-action film Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. His robot mode features a sleek silvery-white body and agile, high-speed movement, while his vehicle mode transforms into a Concept Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. Masterpiece Movie Next MPMN-01 Sideswipe recreates the intricate mechanical detail of the robot mode, with articulated joints enabling a wide range of dynamic poses. In vehicle mode, he transforms into an officially licensed Concept Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, faithfully capturing the sleek design seen in the film. 

Accessories include the Cybertonium Blade, which famously sliced the Decepticon Sideways in half in the film, two hand cannons, and effect parts to add extra impact to the action. 

In this article, we spoke with Takahiko Shirai, Planning and Marketing Manager in Takara Tomy’s Hobby Character Business Division, Collector’s Business Department, about the appeal of Masterpiece Movie Next MPMN-01 Sideswipe, along with photographs of the prototype. 

Interview: Overgear Developer Yūkiya Amano

Transformers: An Interview with the Developer of “OVERGEAR OG-01 Ironhide” and “OVERGEAR OG-02 Blackout” 

Translated & Interpreted by Jeremy Barlow © Soundwave's Oblivion 2026. 

“A heroic Transformer takes centre stage in a challenging world” By Yoshida Kōhei 

14th February 2026 

OVERGEAR OG-01 Ironhide
Scheduled for release late October 2026
Price: ¥17,600 

OVERGEAR OG-02 Blackout
Scheduled for release late October 2026
Price: ¥19,800 

The high-end hobby label T-SPARK, from Takara Tomy, will launch the “OVERGEAR OG-01 Ironhide” and “OVERGEAR OG-02 Blackout” action figures from the “Transformers” series in late October 2026. 

“OVERGEAR” is a new “Transformers” series built on the concept of “real mecha.” The figures transform from realistic vehicle modes into meticulously detailed robot forms. With a tactical design focus, the abundant weapon parts and universal joints offer a wide range of customisation options. 

The first figures in the series feature the Autobot Ironhide and the Decepticon Blackout. 

“OVERGEAR” follows the core premise that the Autobots, allied with humans, battle the Decepticons, who have secretly infiltrated Earth and seized control of state-of-the-art military bases and combat vehicles. 

Ironhide is usually disguised as a modified pickup truck operated by a private security company, but in emergencies he transforms into a soldier for the Autobot Resistance’s Third Unit, RED LIGHTNING. 

Blackout transforms from an attack helicopter into robot form. Operating through the Decepticons’ front organisation, the International Order Agency, he works to eliminate the Autobot Resistance.

“OVERGEAR OG-01 Ironhide” and “OVERGEAR OG-02 Blackout” will be on display at the exhibition event T-SPARK ZONE CORE 2026, taking place today, 14th February 2026, on the 10th floor of Akihabara Radio Kaikan in Akihabara, Tokyo. In this article, we spoke with Yūkiya Amano of Takara Tomy’s Hobby Character Business Division, Collector’s Department, about the appeal of “OVERGEAR OG-01 Ironhide” and “OVERGEAR OG-02 Blackout,” accompanied by photos of the prototypes. 

Interview: Missing Link Grimlock Developer

Transformers Missing Link C-12 Grimlock Developer Interview 

Translated & Interpreted by Jeremy Barlow © Soundwave's Oblivion 2026. 

Interview Date: 2nd February 2026 

Faithfully recreating the original toy design, right down to the chrome plating and screws. 

Scheduled for release in late July 2026
Price: ¥18,700

Takara Tomy’s high-end hobby label, T-SPARK, will see a release of Missing Link C-12 Grimlock from the Transformers action figure series in late July 2026, priced at ¥18,700.

As the 12th release in the Missing Link series of hypothetical reissues from the 80’s, Grimlock, the Dinobot Commander, makes his appearance.

Grimlock is the commander of the Cybertron mechanical dinosaur faction known as the Dinobots, who first appeared in the original Transformers Generation 1 (G1) series, Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers. In the animated series, Wheeljack, inspired by dinosaur fossils, created Grimlock along with Sludge and Slag. 

Initially portrayed as unintelligent and somewhat arrogant, Grimlock gradually grew into his role as a Cybertron warrior. In the series, he transforms from a mechanical Tyrannosaurus into a robot. 

Missing Link C-12 Grimlock faithfully recreates the 1985 Dinobot Commander Grimlock with a completely new sculpt, while preserving the original size, texture, and nostalgic appeal. It transforms from a mechanical Tyrannosaurus into robot mode. 

It features a premium design, with chrome-plated chest parts and translucent components in Tyrannosaurus mode. 

In this article, we spoke with a development manager from Takara Tomy’s Hobby Character Business Office, Collector’s Division, about the appeal of Missing Link C-12 Grimlock, accompanied by photos of the prototype.

Interview: MPG-19 Soundwave Developer

Transformers: Interview with the Developers of MPG-19 Soundwave & Condor

Translated & Interpreted by Jeremy Barlow © Soundwave's Oblivion 2026. 

The first release in the ‘Sound Wave Festival’ series is Soundwave, a flawless tribute to his classic cartoon design. 

Interview Date: 27th October 2025

MPG-19 Soundwave & Condor
Scheduled for release in late May 2026
Price: ¥24,200 

Takara Tomy’s high-end hobby label, T-SPARK, will release “MPG-19 Soundwave & Condor” from the Transformers action figure series in late May 2026, priced at ¥24,200.
The MPG series—centered on the themes of GATTAI (combination), GIANT, and GREAT—represents a new evolution of the Masterpiece (MP) line, the ultimate brand for transforming robot toys. Using the latest technology, it brings beloved Transformers characters to life like never before.
The 19th release in the series features Destron Intelligence Officer Soundwave along with his cassette companion Condor. This marks nearly a decade since the original MP-13 Soundwave debuted in 2013. Both figures faithfully recreate the colour scheme from the classic cartoon Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers.
Soundwave is the Destron Intelligence Officer, appearing in the original Generation 1 (G1) Transformers series, including the cartoon Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers. Loyal to the Destron leader, Megatron, he serves as his trusted confidant. Soundwave transforms from a cassette player into a robot, and deploys Cassetron, a cassette that transforms into a robot, to carry out espionage missions. This release includes Condor, a condor-type Cassetron.
In this article, we speak with a developer from Takara Tomy’s Collector Division, Hobby Character Business Office, about the appeal of MPG-19 Soundwave & Condor. We also showcase photos of the prototype and highlight the Soundwave Festival announced during the T-SPARK Live broadcast on September 25th.
Together, Soundwave & Condor faithfully bring the cartoon’s original look and feel to life.

Interview: Missing Link Ultra Magnus Developer

Transformers Missing Link C-10 Ultra Magnus Developer Interview 

Translated & Interpreted by Jeremy Barlow © Soundwave's Oblivion 2026. 

8th September 2025 

Scheduled for release in late March 2026 

Price: ¥27,500 

Takara Tomy’s high-end hobby label, T-SPARK, is set to release Missing Link C-10 Ultra Magnus from the Transformers action figure line in late March 2026. The figure will retail for ¥27,500. City Commander Ultra Magnus marks the tenth entry in the Missing Link series, which imagines and recreates designs that could have existed during the original era. Ultra Magnus is a Cybertron warrior who appeared in the Transformers (G1) series. Known for his fairness, unwavering resolve and bravery, he serves as the trusted second-in-command to the newly appointed Cybertron leader, Rodimus Prime. 

In the series, Ultra Magnus transforms from robot mode into a transporter truck vehicle mode. Missing Link C-10 Ultra Magnus is a completely new sculpt that faithfully recreates the 1986 release City Commander Ultra Magnus (G1 version), preserving the original scale, texture and nostalgic feel of the era. In addition to transforming into a Convoy-type robot that forms the truck section, it can combine with the carrier section to become a large robot standing approximately 262mm tall. The carrier section itself can transform into multiple formations, including a maintenance base, command base and mobile operations base. In vehicle mode, it can also carry other Missing Link figures (sold separately). 

In this article, we take a closer look at prototype images and speak with a member of the development team from Takara Tomy’s Hobby Character Business Division, Collector’s Department, to explore the enduring appeal of Missing Link C-10 Ultra Magnus. Nearly 40 years on, Ultra Magnus has been brought to life once again as a fully realised figure, combining the spirit of the original Diaclone with the latest in modern engineering. 

Interview: Ittoku Kuwazu

Interviews: Ittoku Kuwazu 

Translated & Interpreted by Jeremy Barlow © Soundwave's Oblivion 2024. 

Interview from Figure King 320 (October 2024) 

“I'm aiming to replicate the exact style I saw in the movie.” 

Brave Commander Development Story 

Ittoku Kuwazu (Development Manager) 

Ittoku Kuwazu joined Takara Tomy in 2015 after studying moulding technology at a technical university. Following his time in the production department, he requested to join the Transformers team. His first project was Studio Series 86 Jazz. As noted in this interview, he is now primarily responsible for MPG development, taking over from Kojin Ono.