Now I understand when auto critics said that the "Godzilla" GT-R has this Transformer like aura not only when you look at it but more importantly when you drive it.

In this years Tokyo Toy Show, TakaraTomy highlighted this new autobot figure known as Convoy in Japan equivalent of Optimus Prime in U.S. (and to us ofcourse). It is known that Prime had always used large trailer truck as its vehicle form. But this time around its different, TakaraTomy decided to use the "The Supercar To Beat" hide that is the Nissan GT-R (maybe Optimus Prime just wants to be damn fast!).

Rumors say this will be made available this Nov. 2008 available in silver and red. It is also said that unlike other transformers toys w/c are usually plastic, this is made of metal, an autobot diecast collectible car basically. There are two colors of the car because the silver was used to represent a real Nissan GT-R special color (ultimate metal silver) and the color red (vibrant red for the actual GT-R shade) was chosen specifically because it is... well, Optimus Prime. Actually, online orders are currently proliferating as we speak.





Taken from 2008 Tokyo Toy Show