As anyone who grew up in the 80s (well, any decade really) can remember, there are ways of getting you to buy a new figure. New paintjob = new character? Check.  Gimmick involving another show you like? Double check.  Optimus Prime (or Convoy) reincarnated into yet another type of truck? You bet your ass, check.

There have been many toys released over the 25 years of the Transformers franchise. The latest from Takara Tomy, the Transformers Disney Label Mickey Mouse will most likely stand out as one of the oddest of the bunch.  I love the concept of the figure, but can’t help but being confused by the combination of Disney into it.  It’s interesting also to note some of the details they put into the design, such as the modified Autobots-Mickey logo along with the identifiable Mickey ears while in robot mode.  A normal, non-robot Mickey is included as a passenger, though I can’t help but think he’d get crushed ala Clerks the Animated Series.

The Transformers Mickey Mouse will be getting a release in late February retailing for 3800 yen.  In addition, a monochrome design reflecting the classic Steamboat Mickey will be released the following month in March.  Both of these figures are now available for pre-order via Hobby Search.