Takara's Generations to be Transformers United

Monday, September 20th, 2010 1:40AM CDT

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More chrome, more chrome and more chrome. If you've been missing it on your Transformers Generations figures, then wait no longer. While not completely official, KapowToys has stated that Takara will be taking Generations under it's wing as Transformers United. These will be set for release in December!

1 ) UN01 - Optimus Prime Cybertron Mode
2 ) UN02 - Bumblebee Cybertron Mode
3 ) UN03 - Cliffjumper Cybertron Mode
4 ) UN04 - Megatron Cybertron Mode
5 ) UN05 - Soundwave Cybertron Mode
6 ) UN06 - Optimus Prime
7 ) UN07 - Bumblebee
8 ) UN08 - Autobot Drift
9 ) UN09 - Megatron
10 ) UN10 - United Straxus

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Re: Takara's Generations to be Transformers United (1126543)
Posted by Captziltoid on September 20th, 2010 @ 1:52am CDT

ohhhh gimme some cliffjumper. i knew it wuld only be a matter of time before we had him. im glad the line is still going. keep it up!!!!!!!!

Re: Takara's Generations to be Transformers United (1126545)
Posted by Blurrz on September 20th, 2010 @ 1:55am CDT

Captziltoid wrote:ohhhh gimme some cliffjumper. i knew it wuld only be a matter of time before we had him. im glad the line is still going. keep it up!!!!!!!!

I think we're getting a CJ from Hasbro first..

Re: Takara's Generations to be Transformers United (1126546)
Posted by CaTZ on September 20th, 2010 @ 2:06am CDT

1 ) UN01 - Optimus Prime Cybertron Mode
2 ) UN02 - Bumblebee Cybertron Mode
3 ) UN03 - Cliffjumper Cybertron Mode
4 ) UN04 - Megatron Cybertron Mode
5 ) UN05 - Soundwave Cybertron Mode
6 ) UN06 - Optimus Prime
7 ) UN07 - Bumblebee
8 ) UN08 - Autobot Drift
9 ) UN09 - Megatron
10 ) UN10 - United Straxus

another re-release or hidden confirmation of a new mold?

Re: Takara's Generations to be Transformers United (1126548)
Posted by G1 Smoketreader on September 20th, 2010 @ 2:20am CDT

United. Nice name. I like.

And good old CJ, I should have known anyway, but that's some pleasant news.

Re: Takara's Generations to be Transformers United (1126550)
Posted by dkreed7 on September 20th, 2010 @ 2:25am CDT

Is it likely they'll have better paint than generations?
And why no WFC Starscream?

Re: Takara's Generations to be Transformers United (1126552)
Posted by ???? on September 20th, 2010 @ 2:57am CDT

I Think UN06 - Optimus Prime and UN09 - Megatron must be a japanese version of Classics DVD 2-Pack OP VS MEGATRON .
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2FTRANSFORMERS-CLASSI%20...%205d29f31605%3C%2Fa%3E%3F

but what will be the UN07 - Bumblebee ??? :???:

Re: Takara's Generations to be Transformers United (1126555)
Posted by Trikeboy on September 20th, 2010 @ 3:11am CDT

Goemon wrote:I Think UN06 - Optimus Prime and UN09 - Megatron must be a japanese version of Classics DVD 2-Pack OP VS MEGATRON .
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2FTRANSFORMERS-CLASSI%20...%205d29f31605%3C%2Fa%3E%3F

but what will be the UN07 - Bumblebee ???

What about that blue repaint of the Classics Bumblebee with chrome that surface a few months ago? It could be that.

Re: Takara's Generations to be Transformers United (1126557)
Posted by NIVINCo on September 20th, 2010 @ 4:00am CDT

Blurrz wrote:6 ) UN06 - Optimus Prime
7 ) UN07 - Bumblebee
9 ) UN09 - Megatron

While they are at it, I would be glad to see repaints of Beast Wars 10th Anniversary Optimus Primal/Cybertron Deluxe Class Jungle Planet Optimus Prime, as well as Beast Wars 10th Anniversary Megatron/Cybertron Deluxe Class Jungle Planet Megatron/Botcon 2010 Cindersaur. I am unsure what or how the Cyber Keys/Force Chips will be handled.

Re: Takara's Generations to be Transformers United (1126562)
Posted by cartoonconvoy on September 20th, 2010 @ 4:23am CDT

I think that BB, OP and Megatron are those going to be released Legend Class together with Starscream and Prowl.... maybe I am wrong

Re: Takara's Generations to be Transformers United (1126566)
Posted by Stockade on September 20th, 2010 @ 4:46am CDT

What! no Blurr on that list... Definitley getting Drift and Straxus for sure and cant wait for more chrome!!!!

Re: Takara's Generations to be Transformers United (1126571)
Posted by Convotron on September 20th, 2010 @ 5:03am CDT

So United is basically going to be the equivalent to Henkei? I hope chrome is avoided but I'm all for TT's take on the colour schemes. The Generations figures have been great so far so I'm all for the United line. I'm not big on repaints but I enjoy Generations figures as much as Classics figures so I'll be picking up at least a few United offerings.

Re: Takara's Generations to be Transformers United (1126591)
Posted by Forgotten on September 20th, 2010 @ 6:18am CDT

Trikeboy wrote:
Goemon wrote:I Think UN06 - Optimus Prime and UN09 - Megatron must be a japanese version of Classics DVD 2-Pack OP VS MEGATRON .
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2FTRANSFORMERS-CLASSI%20...%205d29f31605%3C%2Fa%3E%3F

but what will be the UN07 - Bumblebee ???

What about that blue repaint of the Classics Bumblebee with chrome that surface a few months ago? It could be that.

The blue Classics Bumblebutt was decided to be a high quality KO & not an official product.

Re: Takara's Generations to be Transformers United (1126615)
Posted by Mechastrike on September 20th, 2010 @ 7:48am CDT

that's a kick ass name. how come hasbro didn't think of that?

Re: Takara's Generations to be Transformers United (1126617)
Posted by Mkall on September 20th, 2010 @ 7:57am CDT

OR the United versions of Prime, Megs and Bumnblebee will be their Legends counterparts that we saw advertised at Botcon.

Re: Takara's Generations to be Transformers United (1126659)
Posted by --B-- on September 20th, 2010 @ 9:54am CDT

This is going to be like Henkei all over again. Drift is awesome, but how much nicer is the United version going to be?

There's going to be a lot of buying a mold and not opening it in case the United version is vastly better (like Hound better, not like Sunstreaker better).

Re: Takara's Generations to be Transformers United (1126665)
Posted by kirbenvost on September 20th, 2010 @ 10:04am CDT

Hmm. Wonder if I should wait for Takara's WFC Megatron. Knowing them, they'll give him silver paint, which the Hasbro one lacks.

Re: Takara's Generations to be Transformers United (1126666)
Posted by Stockade on September 20th, 2010 @ 10:13am CDT

Even though Drift is an awesome figure, but i wonder if Takara will make his swords out of a stiffer material and chrome them?

Re: Takara's Generations to be Transformers United (1126694)
Posted by UltraPrimal on September 20th, 2010 @ 11:07am CDT

lol, United Straxus. As in the United Straxus of America? :lol:

Re: Takara's Generations to be Transformers United (1126699)
Posted by Convotron on September 20th, 2010 @ 11:13am CDT

Stockade wrote:Even though Drift is an awesome figure, but i wonder if Takara will make his swords out of a stiffer material and chrome them?

Stiffer material would be cool but chroming them would be a big failure. They're parts that will encounter friction when sheathed and removed from the sheathes so the chrome wouldn't last long.

Re: Takara's Generations to be Transformers United (1126720)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 20th, 2010 @ 11:44am CDT

Blurrz wrote: While not completely official, KapowToys has stated that Takara will be taking Generations under it's wing as Transformers United. These will be set for release in December!

1 ) UN01 - Optimus Prime Cybertron Mode
2 ) UN02 - Bumblebee Cybertron Mode
3 ) UN03 - Cliffjumper Cybertron Mode
4 ) UN04 - Megatron Cybertron Mode
5 ) UN05 - Soundwave Cybertron Mode
6 ) UN06 - Optimus Prime
7 ) UN07 - Bumblebee
8 ) UN08 - Autobot Drift
9 ) UN09 - Megatron
10 ) UN10 - United Straxus

Keep it at Seibertron.com for the latest Transformers toy news on the net!

Where on KapowToys' site does it say this? I wish to verify the source.

Re: Takara's Generations to be Transformers United (1126733)
Posted by NTESHFT on September 20th, 2010 @ 12:26pm CDT

Someone may have already asked, but does this mean there won't be a Blur or Dirge?? I was really looking forward to getting those two.

Re: Takara's Generations to be Transformers United (1126737)
Posted by Blurrz on September 20th, 2010 @ 12:31pm CDT

headsortails wrote:Someone may have already asked, but does this mean there won't be a Blur or Dirge?? I was really looking forward to getting those two.

Takara(Japan)'s different from Hasbro(America/Europe). Hasbro will be releasing Dirge and Blurr next month, we'll see what Takara's plans are for Dirge and Blurr later..

dkreed7 wrote:Is it likely they'll have better paint than generations?
And why no WFC Starscream?

We're getting paint changes, whether they're better than Generations will be up to you.
NO WFC Starscream yet because Hasbro hasn't designed one yet.

Re: Takara's Generations to be Transformers United (1126759)
Posted by Jenus on September 20th, 2010 @ 1:59pm CDT

Goemon wrote:I Think UN06 - Optimus Prime and UN09 - Megatron must be a japanese version of Classics DVD 2-Pack OP VS MEGATRON .
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2FTRANSFORMERS-CLASSI%20...%205d29f31605%3C%2Fa%3E%3F

but what will be the UN07 - Bumblebee ???

I'm a Takara classics completest and all but no way in hell would I ever buy those molds, well even though I had to get the clear version of prime due to it being in a set.

As for those being the legends, I would think they would be sold in a pack of two or three like they did in the Henkei line and I would also think it would be a little early to release them since they were just showed off a month and the US won't be getting them until next year.

Re: Takara's Generations to be Transformers United (1126767)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on September 20th, 2010 @ 2:23pm CDT

Even I must admit I'm stumped. Every figure in the list has a possible Hasbro counterpart except for UM-07 Bumblebee. I'm starting to think either the name solicited is incorrect, or Classics Bumblebee gets a repaint. Seriously, I went through every single line that had a Bumblebee and every single one of the possibilities has seen a previous Japanese release.

I'm ruling out the Legends as they'd, as pointed out earlier, be sold in a 3-pack, or be part of a new EZ Collection.

Re: Takara's Generations to be Transformers United (1126825)
Posted by Flux Convoy on September 20th, 2010 @ 5:05pm CDT

I knew it had to happen, I just couldn't wait on getting some of the Generations and WFC figures. I'm really excited to see how WFC Prime turns out.

Re: Takara's Generations to be Transformers United (1126839)
Posted by Rodimus the Prime on September 20th, 2010 @ 5:34pm CDT

No doubt they'll get the light piping on WFC Megatron correct! Sweet news all in all! I'm eager to see how United versions of WFC Optimus and Bumblebee look.

Re: Takara's Generations to be Transformers United (1126849)
Posted by Jazz-1982 on September 20th, 2010 @ 6:06pm CDT

Now I have a difficult choice: I live in Tokyo so should I wait for the Generations - sorry Untied - figures I really want to be released by Takara Tomy (Jazz, Tracks, Grapple, Scourge) or just get the Hasbro ones when they come first?

Re: Takara's Generations to be Transformers United (1126854)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on September 20th, 2010 @ 6:12pm CDT

Could Hasbro have some surprises coming in the next few months that they have been able to keep hidden.

Re: Takara's Generations to be Transformers United (1126856)
Posted by jaydisc on September 20th, 2010 @ 6:14pm CDT

I'm of the opinion that Takara, Hasbro, FansProject and Botcon releases rarely mix well in a display together. That being the case, along with the fact that I've prioritised Henkei to date, I truly hope that United is similarly chromed up as to display well with its preceding line.

Re: Takara's Generations to be Transformers United (1126866)
Posted by Trikeboy on September 20th, 2010 @ 6:41pm CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Could Hasbro have some surprises coming in the next few months that they have been able to keep hidden.

Someone at either Botcon or SDCC (I forget which but I believe it was Botcon) from Hasbro coughed the name Kup for the Generations line.

Re: Takara's Generations to be Transformers United (1126899)
Posted by Covenant on September 20th, 2010 @ 8:21pm CDT

Damn. I keep forgetting Takara does all this stuff with repaints & chrome. Perhaps I should've waited on a couple of figures. Oh well, as usual, it's a reminder to await the rest of the line and see what I like best.

Re: Takara's Generations to be Transformers United (1126947)
Posted by zenosaurus_x on September 20th, 2010 @ 9:58pm CDT

Hm, Megatron that's not WFC?
I had an interesting idea for a custom instead but I'd like to see how that turns out.

Plus, I don't actually own the original figure OR have any customizing experience or skill so yeah...