Movie Inferno, Mudflap & Universe Blaster on Ebay
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May 6, 2008 at 10:08pm CDT
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In the fall Toys-R-Us will be releasing a number of exclusives. Among them are Transformers Movie Voyager figures Inferno and Mudflap. These two figures are repaints of Armada Red Alert and Cybertron Mudflap
Universe Blaster is a repaint of Cybertron Soundwave
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All Spark Power Inferno
All Spark Power Mudflap
Universe Blaster
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Comment by Sledge
May 6, 2008
Must... have... Classics Erector...
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Must... Laugh... At... That...
Realy it would have been an awesome figure with a nice transformation but the just slapped the cabs of the alt on the arms.
It makes the figure very awkward, and the bright yellow
But hey, to each their own.
I'm just hoping Universe Blaster is a record breaking shelf warmer that will send a message to Hasblow.
Comment by Liege Evilmus
May 6, 2008
Sledge wrote:Must... have... Classics Erector...
Must... Laugh... At... That...
Realy it would have been an awesome figure with a nice transformation but the just slapped the cabs of the alt on the arms.
It makes the figure very awkward, and the bright yellow
But hey, to each their own.
I'm just hoping Universe Blaster is a record breaking shelf warmer that will send a message to Hasblow.
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Comment by Sledge
May 6, 2008
Yeah, I can see the mold isn't that great in robot mode, but it's a homage to my favorite Micro Master. Gotta have it, and some Reprolabels Autobot stickers so he's not a dirty 'Con.
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Comment by thedistinctroom
May 6, 2008
Can't wait till Blaster hits the shelves, since I've never owned a Cybertron Soundwave before. 
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Why the bold?
Comment by Liege Evilmus
May 6, 2008
thedistinctroom wrote:Can't wait till Blaster hits the shelves, since I've never owned a Cybertron Soundwave before.
Why the bold?
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Yes, and yes.
Comment by Sowndwave76
May 7, 2008
Liege Evilmus wrote:I'm just hoping Universe Blaster is a record breaking shelf warmer that will send a message to Hasblow.
Yes, and yes.
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Comment by Dr. Caelus
May 7, 2008
Really wish they'd repainted Cybertron Wingsaber into Blaster instead of Ctbertron Soundwave. 
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Comment by Scaleface
May 7, 2008
I'm happy with Inferno and Blaster. I'd wish they had made Mudflap an Autobot, and called him Hauler or Erector.
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Comment by olokin
May 7, 2008
I can stomach the Blaster colors. I've always wanted a Cybertron Soundwave
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Not going to happen.
I specialize in collecting these kind of figures. These will not sit on the shelves due to low production numbers and rabid fan interest.
In fact, these will be the kind of figures who fetch a 100% mark-up in 1-2 years, easily.
Comment by Counterpunch
May 7, 2008
Sowndwave76 wrote:Liege Evilmus wrote:I'm just hoping Universe Blaster is a record breaking shelf warmer that will send a message to Hasblow.
Yes, and yes.
Not going to happen.
I specialize in collecting these kind of figures. These will not sit on the shelves due to low production numbers and rabid fan interest.
In fact, these will be the kind of figures who fetch a 100% mark-up in 1-2 years, easily.
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Well in that case...
Your right, MicroMaster Erector is a pretty fun little battle station.
Comment by Liege Evilmus
May 7, 2008
Sledge wrote:Yeah, I can see the mold isn't that great in robot mode, but it's a homage to my favorite Micro Master. Gotta have it, and some Reprolabels Autobot stickers so he's not a dirty 'Con.
Well in that case...
Your right, MicroMaster Erector is a pretty fun little battle station.
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Reli? U sure?, cause i think blaster is ugly and shouldnt even be in this line
and how do u no the production numbers? (jus wonderin thats all:P)
Comment by Electron
May 7, 2008
Counterpunch wrote:Sowndwave76 wrote:Liege Evilmus wrote:I'm just hoping Universe Blaster is a record breaking shelf warmer that will send a message to Hasblow.
Yes, and yes.
Not going to happen.
I specialize in collecting these kind of figures. These will not sit on the shelves due to low production numbers and rabid fan interest.
In fact, these will be the kind of figures who fetch a 100% mark-up in 1-2 years, easily.
Reli? U sure?, cause i think blaster is ugly and shouldnt even be in this line
and how do u no the production numbers? (jus wonderin thats all:P)
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I only bought him because I occasionally think I'll get round to doing a webcomic one day and Erector would be good for a few cheap gags. Imagine my surprise to find he was actually a good little toy, cursed with an embarrassing name.
Comment by Sledge
May 7, 2008
Liege Evilmus wrote:Well in that case...
Your right, MicroMaster Erector is a pretty fun little battle station.
I only bought him because I occasionally think I'll get round to doing a webcomic one day and Erector would be good for a few cheap gags. Imagine my surprise to find he was actually a good little toy, cursed with an embarrassing name.
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Why yes I am sure of that my '1337 speak' 2k7 friend!
While you might thing Blaster is ugly, rewind to two years ago and everyone and their bloody mother was clamoring for this repaint. Having seen the toy in person, I assure you that it is quite nice.
As to the line that the toy is in...Universe is technically a catch all for various repaints with Classics toys crammed in for effect.
Lastly, repaints are always produced in lower numbers than standard or 'show' releases. Movie Inferno and Mudflap which are store exclusives have several reasons for low numbers, first and foremost...they're only in one store. A full production run would overflow a single store for a year or more. I don't know for sure, but the likely production numbers for these toys are likely in the 10-15 thousand range in keeping with similar releases.
BotCon exclusives: @ 1,100 units
Japanese store exclusives: @ 6-12,000 units
True Japanese Limited Editions: @ 500-1,200 units
Limited US releases: @ 10-12,000 units
Standard US release: 40,000 and up units (This number could be genuinely wrong though...)
Those are estimates based on actual BotCon numbers, actual Japanese release numbers, and the Energon Ultra Magnus, Treadbolt, and Rapid Run numbers for US exclusives. Any of it could be wrong, but it all seems a reasonable estimate.
Comment by Counterpunch
May 7, 2008
Electron wrote:Reli? U sure?, cause i think blaster is ugly and shouldnt even be in this line
and how do u no the production numbers? (jus wonderin thats all:P)
Why yes I am sure of that my '1337 speak' 2k7 friend!
While you might thing Blaster is ugly, rewind to two years ago and everyone and their bloody mother was clamoring for this repaint. Having seen the toy in person, I assure you that it is quite nice.
As to the line that the toy is in...Universe is technically a catch all for various repaints with Classics toys crammed in for effect.
Lastly, repaints are always produced in lower numbers than standard or 'show' releases. Movie Inferno and Mudflap which are store exclusives have several reasons for low numbers, first and foremost...they're only in one store. A full production run would overflow a single store for a year or more. I don't know for sure, but the likely production numbers for these toys are likely in the 10-15 thousand range in keeping with similar releases.
BotCon exclusives: @ 1,100 units
Japanese store exclusives: @ 6-12,000 units
True Japanese Limited Editions: @ 500-1,200 units
Limited US releases: @ 10-12,000 units
Standard US release: 40,000 and up units (This number could be genuinely wrong though...)
Those are estimates based on actual BotCon numbers, actual Japanese release numbers, and the Energon Ultra Magnus, Treadbolt, and Rapid Run numbers for US exclusives. Any of it could be wrong, but it all seems a reasonable estimate.
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Bold is for emphasis.
Comment by Dagon
May 7, 2008
Liege Evilmus wrote:thedistinctroom wrote:Can't wait till Blaster hits the shelves, since I've never owned a Cybertron Soundwave before.
Why the bold?
Bold is for emphasis.
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I want Cybertron Soundwave too, and I don't think the Blaster re-paint looks all that bad. I'm a sucker for a nice toy I can "cash&carry" so I will definately pick that one up.
Colors-wise, I do wish that the Mudflap wasn't quite so yellow, but I love the character enough that I don't care, and he'll fill the Demolisher gap nicely.
Not sure about movie Inferno though. I'll probably pick him up.
Comment by ponycorn
May 7, 2008
olokin wrote:I can stomach the Blaster colors. I've always wanted a Cybertron Soundwave
I want Cybertron Soundwave too, and I don't think the Blaster re-paint looks all that bad. I'm a sucker for a nice toy I can "cash&carry" so I will definately pick that one up.
Colors-wise, I do wish that the Mudflap wasn't quite so yellow, but I love the character enough that I don't care, and he'll fill the Demolisher gap nicely.
Not sure about movie Inferno though. I'll probably pick him up.
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I don't doubt your knowledge of production runs, even your estimates...
But I'm curious as to how many people truly were saying they wanted a repaint of Soundwave as Blaster. I mean, you're talkin' people here on the forums, right?
Even if that was 300 people, in the grand scheme...
And lately it seems most have a dislike for it.
Wouldn't you think that at that time all of the hype was because people wanted a Blaster, and a repaint was probably the most realistic option?
And damn, in alt mode he has such a strong primary color scheme, which to me shouts pajamas for a 2 yr. old bought by grandma.
Or as Bumblethumper said, "clown colors".
Comment by Sowndwave76
May 7, 2008
Counterpunch wrote:Electron wrote:Reli? U sure?, cause i think blaster is ugly and shouldnt even be in this line
and how do u no the production numbers? (jus wonderin thats all:P)
Why yes I am sure of that my '1337 speak' 2k7 friend!
While you might thing Blaster is ugly, rewind to two years ago and everyone and their bloody mother was clamoring for this repaint. Having seen the toy in person, I assure you that it is quite nice.
As to the line that the toy is in...Universe is technically a catch all for various repaints with Classics toys crammed in for effect.
Lastly, repaints are always produced in lower numbers than standard or 'show' releases. Movie Inferno and Mudflap which are store exclusives have several reasons for low numbers, first and foremost...they're only in one store. A full production run would overflow a single store for a year or more. I don't know for sure, but the likely production numbers for these toys are likely in the 10-15 thousand range in keeping with similar releases.
BotCon exclusives: @ 1,100 units
Japanese store exclusives: @ 6-12,000 units
True Japanese Limited Editions: @ 500-1,200 units
Limited US releases: @ 10-12,000 units
Standard US release: 40,000 and up units (This number could be genuinely wrong though...)
Those are estimates based on actual BotCon numbers, actual Japanese release numbers, and the Energon Ultra Magnus, Treadbolt, and Rapid Run numbers for US exclusives. Any of it could be wrong, but it all seems a reasonable estimate.
I don't doubt your knowledge of production runs, even your estimates...
But I'm curious as to how many people truly were saying they wanted a repaint of Soundwave as Blaster. I mean, you're talkin' people here on the forums, right?
Even if that was 300 people, in the grand scheme...
And lately it seems most have a dislike for it.
Wouldn't you think that at that time all of the hype was because people wanted a Blaster, and a repaint was probably the most realistic option?
And damn, in alt mode he has such a strong primary color scheme, which to me shouts pajamas for a 2 yr. old bought by grandma.
Or as Bumblethumper said, "clown colors".
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Wait Wait Wait...
Let's review:
Grey legs with black spot (speaker) on them?
-Check
Red torso with yellow storage compartment?
-Check...er, mostly. Depends what angle you look from...
Red Arms?
-Check
Red Head?
-Check
So the character/toy is mostly Red, Black, Grey, and some yellow...
That amounts to the most frightening clown colors ever.
The "Clown Colors" argument is garbage...
Face it, if the head were resculpted even slightly, this guy would be dead on.
Comment by Counterpunch
May 7, 2008
Sowndwave76 wrote:I don't doubt your knowledge of production runs, even your estimates...
But I'm curious as to how many people truly were saying they wanted a repaint of Soundwave as Blaster. I mean, you're talkin' people here on the forums, right?
Even if that was 300 people, in the grand scheme...
And lately it seems most have a dislike for it.
Wouldn't you think that at that time all of the hype was because people wanted a Blaster, and a repaint was probably the most realistic option?
And damn, in alt mode he has such a strong primary color scheme, which to me shouts pajamas for a 2 yr. old bought by grandma.
Or as Bumblethumper said, "clown colors".
Wait Wait Wait...
Let's review:
Grey legs with black spot (speaker) on them?
-Check
Red torso with yellow storage compartment?
-Check...er, mostly. Depends what angle you look from...
Red Arms?
-Check
Red Head?
-Check
So the character/toy is mostly Red, Black, Grey, and some yellow...
That amounts to the most frightening clown colors ever.
The "Clown Colors" argument is garbage...
Face it, if the head were resculpted even slightly, this guy would be dead on.
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Comment by First Gen
May 7, 2008
My all knowing power (my guessing) told me this would happen.
I do remember the countless hoards crying out to the Heavens (HASBRO for TF Fans) proclaiming "Give us BLASTER!!!" "Make him in all his glory out of Cybertron Soundwave, it'd be perfect!!!!"
Then when Hasbro says, "Okay", you then hear. "Why???" "Why all the repaints?"
This is the EXACT reason certain figures became certain exclusives.
I do remember the countless hoards crying out to the Heavens (HASBRO for TF Fans) proclaiming "Give us BLASTER!!!" "Make him in all his glory out of Cybertron Soundwave, it'd be perfect!!!!"
Then when Hasbro says, "Okay", you then hear. "Why???" "Why all the repaints?"
This is the EXACT reason certain figures became certain exclusives.
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Comment by RodimusConvoy13
May 7, 2008
Crap... Double post.. woops 
