Transformers: Animated US Toy release date confirmed
Wednesday, February 20th, 2008 4:01PM CST
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Hasbro have confirmed that the first wave of Deluxe, Voyager and the "Battle Begins Pack" figures from the Transformers Animated toy line will be on retail shelves on the 22nd of June 2008, with 5 more Class sizes (Supreme, Leader, Activators and Bumper Battlers) available from August 2008.
The Press Release also gives more detailed information for, as well as images of various figures, such as Supreme Optimus Prime, Leader Megatron, the Scout class Activators and Bumper Battlers, as well as other items such as the Prime Blaster and Shift Tech game.
To check out the full Hasbro Press Release, please click here.
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Posted by First Gen on February 20th, 2008 @ 4:09pm CST
Posted by Sowndwave76 on February 20th, 2008 @ 4:16pm CST
I was really hoping for a surprise earlier date...
Oh well, at least we know how long we have to save up some money!!
Posted by saberconvoy on February 20th, 2008 @ 4:39pm CST
Posted by Nekoman on February 20th, 2008 @ 4:52pm CST
I wonder what the wave one assortments will be though.
Posted by Megatron Wolf on February 20th, 2008 @ 4:53pm CST
Posted by Liege Evilmus on February 20th, 2008 @ 4:54pm CST
To those who do want this stuff, think of it like seeing a wrapped gift under the Christmas tree, the suspense of what it's gonna be makes it all the better.
If this stuff was already out, you'd just be either bored or complaining about it (if not both) clammoring for the next thing!
Enjoy the wait, you'll apreciate the product more when you finnaly get it
Posted by Bumblethumper on February 20th, 2008 @ 4:59pm CST
Unless of course they mysteriously and inexplicably get released before that. I came across this auction for a MISB animated Bulkhead... with reciept and price tag. Weird, huh?
Posted by Mandamus on February 20th, 2008 @ 5:09pm CST
Isn't Sunday a weird day for the release though?
Posted by Overcracker on February 20th, 2008 @ 5:16pm CST
Bumblethumper wrote:So it looks like we can expect the first wave of deluxes, voyagers, and the 2-pack in June.
Unless of course they mysteriously and inexplicably get released before that. I came across this auction for a MISB animated Bulkhead... with reciept and price tag. Weird, huh?
Its hard to make out anything on that receipt so it could be for any thing. heck it could even be just for soap or something totally unrelated.
Something smells real fishy in that auction.
Posted by Sowndwave76 on February 20th, 2008 @ 5:19pm CST
Megatron_Wolf wrote:You've got to be kidding me. Do they really think that the premium movie figures are going to sell so well that they need to delay the release of the animated figures? Looks like we'll all be buying repaints until june.
That's the kicker--
The "Premium" line doesn't seem so premium...
And because the upgrades aren't anything impressive,
if anything, it's just a chance for people to get a fig. that they passed on the first time,
NOT because they're awesome figures.
Think of it this way,
Little kids, whether they pick out their own toys or not, are NOT going to want a new Jazz, just because the paint apps are slightly better.
I mean, a LOT of kids won't even see the "Premium Series" text bar wrapping around the bubble. They'll see the fig., say, "Mommy I already have that one", and move on. Their parent isn't going to say, "Well, look, there's something different about it though..."
A parent is not going to force a kid to spend money on something the kid already basically has, or doesn't want.
A lot of us older buyers are now too excited about the new lines coming out to waste money on another REGULAR fig.
In conclusion,
two words--
warm pegs
Posted by microclone on February 20th, 2008 @ 5:39pm CST
Bumblethumper wrote:So it looks like we can expect the first wave of deluxes, voyagers, and the 2-pack in June.
Unless of course they mysteriously and inexplicably get released before that. I came across this auction for a MISB animated Bulkhead... with reciept and price tag. Weird, huh?
that auction is a bit odd, only $15 mark up on its retail price and a reasonable $10 ship. notice the price sticker is there on one shot but not the next. the receipt could be anything though. assuming this is not some type of scam (and im not saying it is) theres a simple explanation, a bulkhead did honestly get packed mistakenly?in a recent shipment to k mart!
i bet its legit, if the seller really wanted to screw somebody and risk his 100% feedback im sure bulkhead would be more expensive.
Posted by UltraPrimal on February 20th, 2008 @ 5:41pm CST
Posted by starblackconvoy on February 20th, 2008 @ 5:44pm CST
Posted by Solrac333 on February 20th, 2008 @ 5:46pm CST
Posted by microclone on February 20th, 2008 @ 5:52pm CST
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showthread.php?t=167800
for somebody not wanting to wait until august, heres bulkhead!!
Posted by Autobot Snake Eyes on February 20th, 2008 @ 6:06pm CST
Not cool!
Ugh.........
Posted by Bumblethumper on February 20th, 2008 @ 8:06pm CST
microclone wrote:looks like hes probably legit!
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showthread.php?t=167800
for somebody not wanting to wait until august, heres bulkhead!!
Yeah, looks like it could be. You have to wonder what's up if toys are slipping through to release 4 months early.
Posted by Raven Guard on February 20th, 2008 @ 8:43pm CST
Posted by X3ROhour on February 20th, 2008 @ 10:53pm CST
so damn stupid
Posted by Raven Guard on February 20th, 2008 @ 11:05pm CST
Manitou Z3ROhour wrote:read it
so damn stupid
I didn't see the link before.No need to be an internet tough guy from the safety of your home PC.Jerk.
Posted by shortround on February 20th, 2008 @ 11:25pm CST
Posted by First-Aid on February 21st, 2008 @ 12:17am CST
Posted by Autobot032 on February 21st, 2008 @ 3:55am CST
Posted by StryderPrime on February 21st, 2008 @ 6:50am CST
Now everybody with a Prime Voice Changer helmet will be sticking and threating the stockers at K-mart 4 them
Let the foolish hunt begin........
Posted by Autobot032 on February 21st, 2008 @ 6:52am CST
StryderPrime wrote:Wow that is very strange about the Bulkhead figure but the recipt say its a Movie Toy but the UPC much so i dont know............
Now everybody with a Prime Voice Changer helmet will be sticking and threating the stockers at K-mart 4 them
Let the foolish hunt begin........
I'll wait until something more substantial comes down the newswire.
Until then, I'm actually enjoying the break. I was able to spend money on other interests that I let go for far too long.
Posted by woosh on February 21st, 2008 @ 8:37am CST
Prime vs Wild wrote:I was hoping for an earlier release but at least in June the school year will be over and I'll have some summer job income to get more figures.
Isn't Sunday a weird day for the release though?
I just wanted to quote You, because i love your signature. so true.
Posted by AngelMagnus on February 21st, 2008 @ 9:59am CST
Posted by Starscreams bad comedy on February 22nd, 2008 @ 12:54am CST
This just means we have to put up with the movie line that much longer.
Posted by Zeds on February 22nd, 2008 @ 8:45am CST
Posted by Autobotic9 on February 22nd, 2008 @ 10:16am CST
Posted by Autobot032 on February 22nd, 2008 @ 10:46am CST
Autobotic9 wrote:Can anyone track a the seller's history on ebay to see if he indeed bought it on ebay?
Just went over all of his auction history...no Bulkhead, so at least on that end...he's telling the truth.