Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan

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The Transformers Universe series rolls into Japan with special edition colors. FantoFan has pictures and pre-orders available for Powerglide, Onslaught, and Silverbolt.

Each will feature a different color variation from the U.S.A. versions, which will be more cartoon accurate. The most notable color change is Powerglide's red fuselage. These figures will be released October 2nd.

It is unclear at this time how these figures will be packaged or labeled. Some previous USA releases in Japan have come in U.S. packaging.

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Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (708950)
Posted by Prime Evil on May 27th, 2008 @ 7:47am CDT

I will DEFINITELY be getting the Henkei Powerglide. As for Onslaught and Silverbolt, looks like I can stick with Hasbro for these two. Man, I am really loving the red PG though. Looks soo much better then the plain white IMO.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (708951)
Posted by TFBuyer on May 27th, 2008 @ 7:48am CDT

Shoot, I may have to get THAT Powerglide over the US release! Very accurate! The Silverbolt looks pretty good, too, but I don't think Onslaught is different enough to warrant overseas purchase..

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (708952)
Posted by olokin on May 27th, 2008 @ 7:48am CDT

Man those Ultras look great but I could less electronics.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (708953)
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on May 27th, 2008 @ 7:55am CDT

Sweet! Powerglide rocks! Looks like American Powerglide is going to stand next to his Japanese cousin on my shelf! :grin:

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (708955)
Posted by Liege Evilmus on May 27th, 2008 @ 8:01am CDT

See, now THESE are "far superior" than what Hasbro is offering.

I'll be importing PowerGlide, I'm not so sure about the other 2 yet, but they do look real good.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (708956)
Posted by Stormrider on May 27th, 2008 @ 8:02am CDT

The red repaint of Powerglide was inevitable. I am starting to think that Hasbro purposely puts out crappy colors the first time around, so they can sucker people in for a repaint. I wouldn't be surprised if a red Powerglide gets released in the U.S. later.

What is the difference with Silverbolt? It appears as though the jet is whiter and his torso colors are less burgandy. I wonder if Silverbolt's class size was a mistake earlier because he costs the same as the other two.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (708963)
Posted by Dagon on May 27th, 2008 @ 8:14am CDT

White Powerglide doesn't bother me. The red looks a little nicer and is truer to the G1 figure, but I just like the looks of the figure in general, so I'm buying the Hasbro one. If its really good, then maybe I'll spring for the red Takara one. We'll see.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (708967)
Posted by Rijie on May 27th, 2008 @ 8:17am CDT

Yup...looks like I'll be importing these.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (708968)
Posted by Sledge on May 27th, 2008 @ 8:25am CDT

Oooh, red. Gonna have to seriously think about Powerglide. Not in the slightest bothered about the other two, not an improvement over the Hasbro versions, just slightly different.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (708975)
Posted by GuyIncognito on May 27th, 2008 @ 8:31am CDT

I just preordered the US versions from HasbroToyShop. I like how the red Powerglide is old-school, but I think the white & red is better looking. I like the US version of Onslaught better, too. Silberbolt, I don't care for at all, but I've never been a fan of the jet alts.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (708978)
Posted by Tekka on May 27th, 2008 @ 8:41am CDT

Even with the new colours I still don't want a massive Powerglide. Storm Cloud for me if you please.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (708986)
Posted by rpetras on May 27th, 2008 @ 9:05am CDT

I'll definitely be importing the Powerglide, I'm not a fan of the white version.

The other 2 are just fine in their US released colors for me.

I do wonder if the Brothers Hassenfeld will be releasing him in a red version later. The Brothers do loves dem some repaints!

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (709002)
Posted by decepticonjon on May 27th, 2008 @ 9:41am CDT

after seeing that one, why would they make a white powerglide?
what dope does hasbro smoke, cuz it must be pretty good.
i'll take a red powerglide and a bag off hasbro dope please.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (709003)
Posted by Sledge on May 27th, 2008 @ 9:42am CDT

You know, for perfect cartoon accuracy, you're going to have to buy both anyway, then switch the arms and thighs over. *sigh* It's a hard life being a G1 fanboi.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (709011)
Posted by UltraPrimal on May 27th, 2008 @ 9:54am CDT

Looks like all the people who whined about Powerglide not being totally red are going to be very happy.

I'll be getting the Hasbro versions, but I'll probably pick up a red Powerglide too.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (709031)
Posted by Solrac333 on May 27th, 2008 @ 10:15am CDT

I don't see why Hasbro just doesn't want to paint them right. Powerglide is red. Maybe they base their colors on animation errors. I'll be getting Japan's version.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (709037)
Posted by The Chronic on May 27th, 2008 @ 10:24am CDT

Sledge wrote:You know, for perfect cartoon accuracy, you're going to have to buy both anyway, then switch the arms and thighs over. *sigh* It's a hard life being a G1 fanboi.

arrrrgg! now i have to do that!

i dont even like powerglide!

dont know about the other two probly get onslaught

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (709038)
Posted by Tigertrack on May 27th, 2008 @ 10:27am CDT

I really like the Silverbolt and Powerglide colors. I can't see much difference with Onslaught, but oooo, this really is a good thing.

Pre-orders for Henkei Powerglide will 'sore' as soon as they are posted.

Very nice changes.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (709040)
Posted by Sledge on May 27th, 2008 @ 10:28am CDT

omega666 wrote:I don't see why Hasbro just doesn't want to paint them right.

Realism.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (709045)
Posted by Nekoman on May 27th, 2008 @ 10:36am CDT

tigertracks 24 wrote:I can't see much difference with Onslaught, but oooo, this really is a good thing.

He’s gray instead of blue.

Of the three, I’ll only be getting Powerglide, and all of his repaints. This mold looks absolutely wonderful!

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (709048)
Posted by Prime Evil on May 27th, 2008 @ 10:45am CDT

I'm also liking how Onslaught's shield is a tad smaller. I was gonna take that off with the Hasbro version, but I like what Tak/Tomy has done.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (709049)
Posted by Tigertrack on May 27th, 2008 @ 10:46am CDT

Nekoman wrote:
tigertracks 24 wrote:I can't see much difference with Onslaught, but oooo, this really is a good thing.

He’s gray instead of blue.

Of the three, I’ll only be getting Powerglide, and all of his repaints. This mold looks absolutely wonderful!

Yeah, I see it now. Thanks! I hadn't taken a good look before, I was more awed by what they had done to PG and SB. But yeah, Onslaught is certainly different as well.

:grin:

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (709073)
Posted by Terrorcon Blot on May 27th, 2008 @ 11:44am CDT

Prime Evil wrote:I'm also liking how Onslaught's shield is a tad smaller. I was gonna take that off with the Hasbro version, but I like what Tak/Tomy has done.

The shield's the same size, they simply forgot to attach it for vehicle mode.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (709077)
Posted by rpetras on May 27th, 2008 @ 12:02pm CDT

Sledge wrote:You know, for perfect cartoon accuracy, you're going to have to buy both anyway, then switch the arms and thighs over. *sigh* It's a hard life being a G1 fanboi.

Crap, you're right. Now that's gonna bug me :-(

How tall are these gonna be? Specifically Glide.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (709078)
Posted by waaaaghlord on May 27th, 2008 @ 12:03pm CDT

These should all be bricks and mortar releases in Japan, right? If they're as plentiful on ebay at the end of the year as the regular Henkei releases are at the moment I'll forgo preordering them and pick them up as and when. Might also pick up a Hasbro Powerglide, bang on some 'con decals and make a Badboy to go with GoD Bugbite and the Crasher styled Mirage repaint, but otherwise it looks like Hasbro are losing out with my cash when it comes to Universe ultras.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (709080)
Posted by Zeds on May 27th, 2008 @ 12:06pm CDT

Wish I was Japanese :sad:

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (709084)
Posted by rpetras on May 27th, 2008 @ 12:16pm CDT

Sledge wrote:
omega666 wrote:I don't see why Hasbro just doesn't want to paint them right.

Realism.

I haven't seen a lot of white A10's with red stripes. But maybe that's just me.

If they were going for the realism thing, a dark grey or even a black would be cool.

I'd kill for a dark blue one with a Cobra logo on the wings!!!!

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (709089)
Posted by Sledge on May 27th, 2008 @ 12:26pm CDT

Well, it's not technically an A-10. :wink:

But quoting from the Hasbro website: "TRANSFORMERS Universe continues to deliver the most beloved characters to today’s TRANFORMERS’ kids and fans with updated and realistic designs." I can see their point that the colour scheme they've gone for is a little more realistic than the Henkei one. That said, I would have preferred a totally realistic colour scheme, or the G1 one.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (709091)
Posted by --B-- on May 27th, 2008 @ 12:27pm CDT

They already said that they are going to do a black repaint as Stormcloud, so it's not far off from a rattler.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (709092)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on May 27th, 2008 @ 12:29pm CDT

Now thats powerglide. Hel even onslaught looks better. Once again hasbro fraks us over.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (709111)
Posted by metalformer on May 27th, 2008 @ 1:05pm CDT

Call me purist but I DO love the paint job those guys got overseas! :grin:

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (709113)
Posted by Autobot032 on May 27th, 2008 @ 1:11pm CDT

Wow...that Powerglide's gonna P.O. a lot of people who've already preordered, etc.

Heh. I knew Takara would do it. I just knew it. They loves some show accuracy.

Takara: Show Accuracy Has Given Us A Hard-On Since 1974

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (709118)
Posted by Sledge on May 27th, 2008 @ 1:18pm CDT

Like I said, not THAT show accurate. They've overdone the red. I'm now seriously considering buying one of each so I can create a "perfect" version. Just not sure what to do with the remaining robot.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (709120)
Posted by bcm77 on May 27th, 2008 @ 1:19pm CDT

I'll probably just get Onslaught as I'm going to see if I can get
the Jizaitoys Powerglide and am not really bothered about Silverbolt.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (709132)
Posted by decepticonjon on May 27th, 2008 @ 1:49pm CDT

Sledge wrote:Like I said, not THAT show accurate. They've overdone the red. I'm now seriously considering buying one of each so I can create a "perfect" version. Just not sure what to do with the remaining robot.

what to do with him? stick him in a chair in the corner with a dunce hat on and have the real powerglide laugh at him with his robotic texas accent

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (709142)
Posted by Tigertrack on May 27th, 2008 @ 2:07pm CDT

decepticonjon wrote:
Sledge wrote:Like I said, not THAT show accurate. They've overdone the red. I'm now seriously considering buying one of each so I can create a "perfect" version. Just not sure what to do with the remaining robot.

what to do with him? stick him in a chair in the corner with a dunce hat on and have the real powerglide laugh at him with his robotic texas accent

"And away we go!"- Powerglide

I personally can't wait for the Stormcloud version. It's quite amazing how huge some of these micromasters become in CLASSICS. Maybe it is also their own vision of what their true updated form is too... "SCREW GOING GREEN--LET"S BURN SOME ENERGON! NO MORE TAKING CRAP FROM THE GUZZLERS... WE ARE THE GUZZLERS NOW!"

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (709150)
Posted by kirbenvost on May 27th, 2008 @ 2:18pm CDT

Love the Powerglide, I will definitely be picking that up. I wasn't too impressed with Silverbolt before, but he doesn't look too bad. I will want the Japanese version if they decide to put gold chrome on him like the G1 version.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (709159)
Posted by Hard Hacker on May 27th, 2008 @ 2:35pm CDT

I prefer the white version. Cheaper and it's an orginal twist. Besides, the realism of a bright red jet is debatable.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (709165)
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on May 27th, 2008 @ 2:47pm CDT

Hard Hacker wrote:I prefer the white version. Cheaper and it's an orginal twist. Besides, the realism of a bright red jet is debatable.

so is that same bright red jet transforming into a giant robot

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (709167)
Posted by rpetras on May 27th, 2008 @ 2:51pm CDT

--B-- wrote:They already said that they are going to do a black repaint as Stormcloud, so it's not far off from a rattler.

I can dig that!! :APPLAUSE:

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (709187)
Posted by Ultra Markus on May 27th, 2008 @ 3:30pm CDT

why can't hasbro make power glide like that in the first place
they go and do other G1 color accurate paint schemes on other toys
(movie jazz) but they can't do power glide

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (709193)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on May 27th, 2008 @ 3:38pm CDT

RED Powerglide! Coolness!

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (709204)
Posted by Autobot032 on May 27th, 2008 @ 3:55pm CDT

Sledge wrote:I'm now seriously considering buying one of each so I can create a "perfect" version.

That is an expensive and *perfect* idea.

I don't normally buy two of a figure, but that might be a sacrifice I'm willing to make.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (709208)
Posted by Agent 007 on May 27th, 2008 @ 4:04pm CDT

I really don't like the new poereglide too much red. Silverbolt looks no better but Onslaught looksawsome.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (709213)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on May 27th, 2008 @ 4:15pm CDT

Looks like I'll get one Hasbro Onslaught, and one of these versions.
Yeah, this Powerglide looks way better, but I'm still skipping both.
I'll only get one Silverstreak, but looking at these photos, Hasbro's will probably cut it.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (709239)
Posted by Liege Evilmus on May 27th, 2008 @ 4:55pm CDT

Sledge wrote:
omega666 wrote:I don't see why Hasbro just doesn't want to paint them right.

Realism.

Or to charge you again for a slightly closer Homage repaint.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (709267)
Posted by i_amtrunks on May 27th, 2008 @ 5:39pm CDT

Now that Powerglide is very purdy!

Does make me wonder if Hasbro had planned all along for the inevitable repaint to be better than their original release.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (709335)
Posted by Sledge on May 27th, 2008 @ 6:53pm CDT

Liege Evilmus wrote:Or to charge you again for a slightly closer Homage repaint.

Have Hasbro done that before? I'm trying to think of an example, but I can't.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (709337)
Posted by Down_Shift on May 27th, 2008 @ 6:55pm CDT

Did I ever call that. I'm liking the Henkai line more and more over the Universe line.

Can't wait to see some offcial pics of those three along with the deluxes. You just know Sunstreaker will look 1000 times better.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Edition - Japan (709341)
Posted by Stormrider on May 27th, 2008 @ 7:03pm CDT