Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus at UK Retail

Va'al wrote:Distribution on this side of the pond always has some glitches, but it appears that Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus has finally made it to regular retail in the UK! After a notification from board member Stuartmaximus, the disgruntled Brits have set out towards local Toys'R'Us store, and the following proof comes from Insurgent and the Nottingham store, priced at £37.49!

Also included in the images below is the sighting of the Platinum Edition Trypticon, same store, at £199.99. Check out the photos mirrored here, and happy weekend hunting. If you come across new toy sightings, make sure to use our database to inform other fans, too!

disgruntled! lol

but thanks Va-al

Glad they've stuck with the cheaper price....for Magnus, I was beginning to think that the price on the thing I posted.....was a one-off

anyway.....no point in making my way there til Magnus reaches TRU here in Scotland! but as soon as he does.....I'm sure I'll be there

One weird point of note though

Even though some TRU's have got Magnus in! he's still not showing up on their website yet

what £200 for trypticon what a rip-off its disgusting how these platinum edition sets are ridiculously overpriced and still more proof why the transformers franchise is slowly dying

I wouldn't say tfs are dying as a franchise but here in the UK, it's an uphill struggle, I mean I've seen people buying, kids and adults alike but it's definitely not a great market for hasbro

ZeroWolf wrote:I wouldn't say tfs are dying as a franchise but here in the UK, it's an uphill struggle, I mean I've seen people buying, kids and adults alike but it's definitely not a great market for hasbro

Well they're doing themselves no favors by inflating the prices so much

Hellscream9999 wrote:

ZeroWolf wrote:I wouldn't say tfs are dying as a franchise but here in the UK, it's an uphill struggle, I mean I've seen people buying, kids and adults alike but it's definitely not a great market for hasbro

Well they're doing themselves no favors by inflating the prices so much

Don't forget in the UK they have the taxes (it's called VAT, right?) built into the prices so it's not entirely Hasbro's fault.

Haven't even seen Ultra Magnus at regular American retail yet, same for the Thundercracker and Starscream. Thankfully I was able to get UM off HTS on sale a few months ago. Now the two Megatrons, those aren't in short supply around here.

And yeah, Transformers is dying, just like it has been since Armada. Truth is the franchise is stronger than ever. Just look at New York Comic Con. Last year they held a press party and the only new Generations reveals were Leader Thundercracker and Legends Huffer. The only panels they held were for RID and an IDW comic panel. This year they had a big multimedia presentation and revealed an entire new line of figures. And that's on top of big displays at SDCC, BotCon, and New York Toy Fair. If anything the franchise as a whole is getting too big and us fans are struggling to keep up, especially when you factor in the stuff Takara Tomy is doing.

Emerje

Railbomb wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

ZeroWolf wrote:I wouldn't say tfs are dying as a franchise but here in the UK, it's an uphill struggle, I mean I've seen people buying, kids and adults alike but it's definitely not a great market for hasbro

Well they're doing themselves no favors by inflating the prices so much

Don't forget in the UK they have the taxes (it's called VAT, right?) built into the prices so it's not entirely Hasbro's fault.

+ there's TRU! & they hike prices anyway! look at what they're selling Platinum Edition Trypticon for

I have yet to see UM on the shelves!

Nemesis Destron wrote:I have yet to see UM on the shelves!

I saw two, both of their (internal) legs mechanisms cracked, they were unable to transform into either mode

Stuartmaximus wrote:

Railbomb wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

ZeroWolf wrote:I wouldn't say tfs are dying as a franchise but here in the UK, it's an uphill struggle, I mean I've seen people buying, kids and adults alike but it's definitely not a great market for hasbro

Well they're doing themselves no favors by inflating the prices so much

Don't forget in the UK they have the taxes (it's called VAT, right?) built into the prices so it's not entirely Hasbro's fault.

+ there's TRU! & they hike prices anyway! look at what they're selling Platinum Edition Trypticon for

Even without all of those (so, in America at least) they're way too much, at least in towns that have competition, they go under the msrp (hasbros recommended price) of $18 at a bit more reasonable $15, but thats still too much for the lackluster qc and paint apps; especially considering they're all repaints

Despite the backlash towards leaders, I still think Megatron was one of the best leaders we have gotten. I love that toy to death

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Despite the backlash towards leaders, I still think Megatron was one of the best leaders we have gotten. I love that toy to death

So that's how you beat Megatron, not with fire power, but with love.

Cobotron wrote:

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Despite the backlash towards leaders, I still think Megatron was one of the best leaders we have gotten. I love that toy to death

So that's how you beat Megatron, not with fire power, but with love.

EXACTLY!!! I loved him so much he became an autobot and is nice and friendly. He didn't even try to blast my roommate when he stole some of my cheese puffs

Well at least the Platnium Trpyticon is cheaper than trying to buy an old one online

LegendaryAntiHero wrote:Well at least the Platnium Trpyticon is cheaper than trying to buy an old one online

Are you F ing kidding me? £200 that TRU are asking is still waaaay to much for this figure! now granted.....like you said.....the original on Ebay may cost more....but that depends on who the seller is.......& if it's not some scalper! you'd need to shop around....then you'll probably find one a lot cheaper than what TRU are selling the Platinum Edition for.....mind you.....Ebay may have one of those cheaper on there too!

So is there not going to be a leader class figure in the skylynx wave?

Skywarp, I think. Right?

Cobotron wrote:Skywarp, I think. Right?

Something like that yeah I think

Cobotron wrote:Skywarp, I think. Right?

I thought Skywarp was in the Bruticus wave

steals_your_goats wrote:

Cobotron wrote:Skywarp, I think. Right?

I thought Skywarp was in the Bruticus wave

Then whose wave is Starscream in?

Sabrblade wrote:

steals_your_goats wrote:

Cobotron wrote:Skywarp, I think. Right?

I thought Skywarp was in the Bruticus wave

Then whose wave is Starscream in?

He's part of wave 4. The Megatrons were wave 1, thundercracker was 2, Magnus was 3 and Starscream is 4.

steals_your_goats wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

steals_your_goats wrote:

Cobotron wrote:Skywarp, I think. Right?

I thought Skywarp was in the Bruticus wave

Then whose wave is Starscream in?

He's part of wave 4. The Megatrons were wave 1, thundercracker was 2, Magnus was 3 and Starscream is 4.

Then Skywarp must be 2016 Wave 1, and since he's the last CW Leader before the switch to Titans Return, Wave 2 must have no Leader.

Sabrblade wrote:

steals_your_goats wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

steals_your_goats wrote:

Cobotron wrote:Skywarp, I think. Right?

I thought Skywarp was in the Bruticus wave

Then whose wave is Starscream in?

He's part of wave 4. The Megatrons were wave 1, thundercracker was 2, Magnus was 3 and Starscream is 4.

Then Skywarp must be 2016 Wave 1, and since he's the last CW Leader before the switch to Titans Return, Wave 2 must have no Leader.

Yes, this is exactly the way I see it. Unless Blaster gets released ahead of the rest, making him a leader figure coming out in the summer (which would make sense since busszaw would be issued by then).

william-james88 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

steals_your_goats wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

steals_your_goats wrote:

Cobotron wrote:Skywarp, I think. Right?

I thought Skywarp was in the Bruticus wave

Then whose wave is Starscream in?

He's part of wave 4. The Megatrons were wave 1, thundercracker was 2, Magnus was 3 and Starscream is 4.

Then Skywarp must be 2016 Wave 1, and since he's the last CW Leader before the switch to Titans Return, Wave 2 must have no Leader.

Yes, this is exactly the way I see it. Unless Blaster gets released ahead of the rest, making him a leader figure coming out in the summer (which would make sense since busszaw would be issued by then).

Ya know though, it was discussed months ago, but it seems like the leaders aren't really following the Deluxe waves. They seem to kinda surf their own waves.

Cobotron wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

steals_your_goats wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

steals_your_goats wrote:

Cobotron wrote:Skywarp, I think. Right?

I thought Skywarp was in the Bruticus wave

Then whose wave is Starscream in?

He's part of wave 4. The Megatrons were wave 1, thundercracker was 2, Magnus was 3 and Starscream is 4.

Then Skywarp must be 2016 Wave 1, and since he's the last CW Leader before the switch to Titans Return, Wave 2 must have no Leader.

Yes, this is exactly the way I see it. Unless Blaster gets released ahead of the rest, making him a leader figure coming out in the summer (which would make sense since busszaw would be issued by then).

Ya know though, it was discussed months ago, but it seems like the leaders aren't really following the Deluxe waves. They seem to kinda surf their own waves.

Yes, along with the legends class. And that makes sense since they are different price points and require different shelf space. Although there does seem to be as many waves for each class.

It would make a lot of sense to release Blaster/Optimus as soon as they can - But it's possible there could be refresh items in the CW Leader Skywarp case like Magnus or Starscream or if they were being smart G1 Megatron.

But yes getting Blaster out early as possible would be a smart thing to do - unless they want some time to try to get rid of all those Armada Megatrons still.

They can afford to wait with Optimus. We got 2 new ones this year, it can wait a bit

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Despite the backlash towards leaders, I still think Megatron was one of the best leaders we have gotten. I love that toy to death

I agree 100%! Pictures and videos don't do the figure justice, you have to have it in hand.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Despite the backlash towards leaders, I still think Megatron was one of the best leaders we have gotten. I love that toy to death

I agree 100%! Pictures and videos don't do the figure justice, you have to have it in hand.

He was thought to be a great toy before he was released, and he lived up to expectations

Is megatron better than Jetfire or Ultra magnus? If yes, please let me know why.

william-james88 wrote:Is megatron better than Jetfire or Ultra magnus? If yes, please let me know why.

it honestly all depends what you are looking for. Megatron is definitely a little more hefty in mass and is very solid in vehicle mode. All his stuff comes together and locks in very securely. He also has very little kibble. Now Jetfire is lighter, but he is also very tight in transformation, but he does have a little bit of a backpack. Magnus is also lightly built, but he has pretty much no kibble. The Megatron transformation is the simplist of the 3 to me, and Magnus is the most complex. Megatron's accessories also make the most sense. Megs has wrist articulation and the arm cannon is quite posable and he has waist articulation, but he has limited knees due to the treads. The others lack all of those traits. The working treads are also a huge plus and add a level of very coolness to him. He also has an amazing headsculpt and sticker options. And he has a firing missile that is also not easily set off, like Jetfire's. And he even has a spark chamber just like the episode of Beast Wars where BW Megs takes his spark.

Overall to me his is the best because he is hefty, tight, posable and just has a cool look to him. Jetfire is a very good light jetformer and Magnus attention to detail and a very involved transformation due to the truck and trailer mode. it is a tight race, and it really depends on if you want heft, robot visible in vehicle, kibble, design, transformation and gimmicks (Cause the Minimus feature wins that for Magnus). I think Megs is the best overall. Magnus would be if he were heavier and Jetfire would be if some hollow parts and overly excessive accessories were not present. Plus Megs has the best paintjob by far

The reason I hold off on megs is the kibble. While you say he was very little of it I cant help but see his giant backpack at every angle I look at him. The Armada version makes it work a bit better by making the threads giant shoulder pads in robot mode, like the original toy. The in the grey/silver version, they just end up bunched in the back. And Jetfire might have his nosecone in the back, but from the front it jus looks like his wings which is very much his usual look.

All in all, I thank you very much for your comparisons but I still wonder about Megatron's kibble.

Will, nothing says you can't configure Megs' back kib like the Armada version. In fact I do that with mine. I like him with "wings". It definatley changes him from having a classic look, but to that I say, he's not really "classic" Megatron, but an update.

Cobotron wrote:Will, nothing says you can't configure Megs' back kib like the Armada version. In fact I do that with mine. I like him with "wings". It definatley changes him from having a classic look, but to that I say, he's not really "classic" Megatron, but an update.

So he would be yet another Classics Megatron with wings

HA! Exactly, but oh how you twist my words.
CW Leader Megs' wings are much less obtrusive, that's for sure.

and BTW, nice little analysis D-Max.

william-james88 wrote:The reason I hold off on megs is the kibble. While you say he was very little of it I cant help but see his giant backpack at every angle I look at him. The Armada version makes it work a bit better by making the threads giant shoulder pads in robot mode, like the original toy. The in the grey/silver version, they just end up bunched in the back. And Jetfire might have his nosecone in the back, but from the front it jus looks like his wings which is very much his usual look.

All in all, I thank you very much for your comparisons but I still wonder about Megatron's kibble.

Megatron's kibble really isn't that bothersome. from the Front the treads are not really visible, only from the side, and to me it helps make him beefier and more built in the midsection. IDW also had miner Megatron with the treads set up Armada style but not as exaggerated, so it also works. The reason I mentioned Jetfire is because the cockpit just seems so weird sitting out like that. The wings even out pretty well just the cockpit stands out. But I always have the thruster pack attached so it hides the cockpit, but still is a little ungainly for a jetformer.

Cobotron wrote:HA! Exactly, but oh how you twist my words.
CW Leader Megs' wings are much less obtrusive, that's for sure.

and BTW, nice little analysis D-Max.

Thanks

I really enjoy CW Leader Megatron, especially with Reprolabels. One of my favorite figures! To have so LITTLE kibble on a Megatron is awesome. I really think it's not kibbly.

itscramtastic wrote:I really enjoy CW Leader Megatron, especially with Reprolabels. One of my favorite figures! To have so LITTLE kibble on a Megatron is awesome. I really think it's not kibbly.

Even without the reprolabels he is an awesome figure. He works so well and look so accurate to a real tank, and there really isn't any robot visible in tank mode and the robot mode is very clean

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:

itscramtastic wrote:I really enjoy CW Leader Megatron, especially with Reprolabels. One of my favorite figures! To have so LITTLE kibble on a Megatron is awesome. I really think it's not kibbly.

Even without the reprolabels he is an awesome figure. He works so well and look so accurate to a real tank, and there really isn't any robot visible in tank mode and the robot mode is very clean

Agreed. I just wanted the Reprolabels and I'm happy I got them

To be fair guys, MP 05 has little to no kibble

Thinking back on megs toys, both Beast Wars TM 2 Megs and galaxy Force Megs have crazy kibble. Dont know if I should make a list of most outlandish alt mode kibble in robot mode. That dragon tail in the back of Megs' head is pretty insane.

At the same time, this Megs has solid tank kibble that can be let out like wings but can condense and be barely visible from the front. And the rest of the figure is solid too, even has details put in where joints rotate and where transformation occurs, ala spark chamber. And the molding is still done to where it looks like he could turn into a gun from the front, seeing as how the tank treads are pretty well concealed

anyone else think that the size of CW Ultra Magnus in truck mode is too big? coz even car transporters are not THAT huge! & i think even the original G1 one wasn't that big in car transporter mode

His altmode is supposed to be a monster of a truck.

Kinda like this one:



Taking up the multiple highway lanes at once.

Sabrblade wrote:His altmode is supposed to be a monster of a truck.

Kinda like this one:



Taking up the multiple highway lanes at once.

btw your picture is not showing up

Stuartmaximus wrote:btw your picture is not showing up

Shows up on my end. Does your computer not like Photobucket?

Sabrblade wrote:

Stuartmaximus wrote:btw your picture is not showing up

Shows up on my end. Does your computer not like Photobucket?

i'm not on a computer bro! but yes, my device obviously doesn't like photobucket

Worked fine for me.

One of the greatest comic panels ever.

It's been reuploaded to PostImage, anyway.

aye it's showing up now! for some weird reason! trust Galvatron to hitch a free ride. lol

I kow its not him, but that artwork reminded me big time of Richard Corben.