Transformers Universe Special Editions up on HTS

Now, if we could only get Dragstrip and Wildrider on HTS, then we'd be in business!!!

If they fixed Megatron's foot flaw, then he's a yes.

Overkill is the one I'm most interested in.

I’ll be getting all but Prime.

I hope these aren’t too limited…

--B-- wrote:Now, if we could only get Dragstrip and Wildrider on HTS, then we'd be in business!!!

Damb, right! The Henkei Wildrider is ridiculously expensive and not all that inspired. I hope if Hasbro does a version they make him look like Wildrider and not a straight Rodimus repaint. And no online stores carry him. Just eBay. I will definitely be picking all of these up except Optimus, he's just not that different.

Now if they'd release the BotCon 06 souvenirs at retail, I'd be a very happy man. If they're releasing a BotCon figure that used to be limited to about 30, why not?

UltraPrimal wrote:Now if they'd release the BotCon 06 souvenirs at retail, I'd be a very happy man. If they're releasing a BotCon figure that used to be limited to about 30, why not?

Custom Class figures aren't actual BotCon toys.

(99% certain on this)

Counterpunch wrote:

UltraPrimal wrote:Now if they'd release the BotCon 06 souvenirs at retail, I'd be a very happy man. If they're releasing a BotCon figure that used to be limited to about 30, why not?

Custom Class figures aren't actual BotCon toys.

(99% certain on this)

They're listed on the Transformers wiki, so it's not really a kitbash ether.

Classics Mirage as Dragstrip?

Crasher/Fracture is going to get a twin brother!

Hard Hacker wrote:

Counterpunch wrote:

UltraPrimal wrote:Now if they'd release the BotCon 06 souvenirs at retail, I'd be a very happy man. If they're releasing a BotCon figure that used to be limited to about 30, why not?

Custom Class figures aren't actual BotCon toys.

(99% certain on this)

They're listed on the Transformers wiki, so it's not really a kitbash ether.

That...authenticates nothing.

Ooh, I'd take Overkill. Never thought that mold worked for Grimlock, but I can live with it as a minor character.

Sledge wrote:That G1-coloured Megatron looks really nice.

QFT.
He's probably the only one of these four that I'll pick up. I'm a sucker for any Megatron with a G1 color scheme.

jazzrules wrote:Originally created for the Asia market, they've become HTS exclusives - making it unlikely that I'll be getting any of them as they probably wont make it to our HTS.

Just emailed HTSUK to ask.

can't believe 3 of the 4 are up already. ok and ds are the only two i'm interested in and at least one is ordered now. can't justify money for that those shitty megs and ops molds

Megatron might be worth getting along with Overkill. I'd like to see more pics of Dragstrips but there's he's not available on HTS.

looks like my question has been answerd looks to me these wont be selling in stores nothing against grimlock i dont like the pain theme on him call me old fashiond but when it comes to to transformer figures i like the oringal colors more than the repaints.

unless if the repaint version is much better than the original like cybertron evac, or breakaway as hotshot repaint those i liked.

I got the 2-pack Prime and Megs from Wal-Mart for $10 total last year. These repaints are not bad but I'm not sure about spending $16 plus tax and shipping to get one.

Ordered Overkill, now only 53-55 days of waiting to see how bad Hasbro destroys the nice box that he comes in.

Barrelass wrote:Ordered Overkill, now only 53-55 days of waiting to see how bad Hasbro destroys the nice box that he comes in.

they should just put the figures in a tightly wound mess of bubble wrap and packing tape and send them that way. why even bother with a box

4 Figures
3 Terrible Molds
1 Big waste of time.

Does Hasbro Toy Shop ship to Canada yet?

Chaoslock wrote:Prime and Megs: "New packaging, same product. Losers." It would have been so much better to re-release the Classics Voyager Megs and Prime in that packaging, those deluxe molds FAIL.

Overkill and Dragstrip: Gotta see them to judge them, but those boxes alone are enough to buy each of the two.

These 4 are the worst molds of the original classic line avoid them. Both the Grimlock/Overkill and Mirage/Dragstrip molds are worse than the Optimus Prime and Megatron.

MIRAGE is one of the worst molds? What freaky, twisted planet do you live on? And how do you know what Dragstrip looks like?

Cyberstrike wrote:

Chaoslock wrote:Prime and Megs: "New packaging, same product. Losers." It would have been so much better to re-release the Classics Voyager Megs and Prime in that packaging, those deluxe molds FAIL.

Overkill and Dragstrip: Gotta see them to judge them, but those boxes alone are enough to buy each of the two.

These 4 are the worst molds of the original classic line avoid them. Both the Grimlock/Overkill and Mirage/Dragstrip molds are worse than the Optimus Prime and Megatron.

I have the Grimlock mold, his feet may be bad, but I wouldn't say it is worse than the Megatron who has no right hand. It just looks more like a nod to the pretender Grimlock than the original one.

I doubt we will get it, but a retool of Mirage's head would be nice. IMO Overkill looks great as a repaint of Grimlock. But I always liked the Dino-tapes in G1.

I really want to see Dragstrip... But I can say now that there's a good chance I'll pick him up.
Everything else--

Pass.

It looks like Hasbro found a way to dump all the extra Prime vs Megatron 2packs.

Oh great. I just spent 3 hours painting my megatron just like this one for nothing ( actualy, I was going more for a shattered glass look, Ill post pics if someone tells me how to post from the my pictures folder)

hubadah hubadah hubadah.

This is unexpected.. and should be illegal

Blurrz wrote:
This is unexpected.. and should be illegal

Just like Jinjo...

bumblebeerocks wrote:Oh great. I just spent 3 hours painting my megatron just like this one for nothing ( actualy, I was going more for a shattered glass look, Ill post pics if someone tells me how to post from the my pictures folder)

Right below Submit Post there's a Upload Attachment option.

Here are some hi-res photos of all 4 special edition figures:

Optimus Prime and Megatron

Dragstrip and Overkill

These figures are too expensive for their size.

drag strip doesn't look as good as i had hoped. I suppose this will serve as a nice placeholder until i learn to paint.

Seibertron's member Protoform-S has provided us with high-def pictures of the Transformers Universe Special Edition Figures courtasy of Cybertron Philippines. So far we have seen pictures of Optimus Prime, Megatron and Overkill, but this is the first time we've seen pictures of Drag Strip in robot mode



See the rest of the pictures here and here.

Sledge wrote:MIRAGE is one of the worst molds? What freaky, twisted planet do you live on? And how do you know what Dragstrip looks like?

I know right? Mirage is probably the most aclaimed mold from the original Classics lineup....

Some folks thinks Mirage is icky. Maybe it's because he doesn't resemble closely the old G1 Mirage.

But for me, the beauty of Mirage is in the art of its figure.

hmmm, 3 news topics out of one thread. I think we have a new record.

I fully intend to get Overkill and Drag Strip. I can't wait.

Well since I bought Fracture....I guess Drag Strip is next wit Overkill. Aren't they like $15 a pop?

I think these are all pretty nice, I read on 4chan's /toy/ that a Premium Cliffjumper, Red Mirage and a Black Prime have been mentioned as future releases for this line.

why are these sucky mold gets repaint??

I wanted a darker yellow on Dragstrip, but I suppose this will look better in car-mode.

do you think takara would screw us over with henkei versions of these figures?

Electron wrote:do you think takara would screw us over with henkei versions of these figures?

i find it entirely likely...though i'm not sure i'd consider it screwing us over.

Gutter Bunny wrote:

Electron wrote:do you think takara would screw us over with henkei versions of these figures?

i find it entirely likely...though i'm not sure i'd consider it screwing us over.

by releasing a far superior version of the repaint of the thing i just imported from the U S of A

so i think that qualifies as screwing me on a personal level

DRAGSTRIP





tell me tell me tell me when hes out
*dream come true*

Dragstrip is really nice. Exactly what the fans wanted, except no remolding, but it is really nice to know HASBRO is doing more for us than we think.

And Overkill is very, very close to the Botcon Customs Class version, but more white!!!

Pre-Orders are now open on HasbroToyShop.com for 3 of the 4 Special Edition Transformers.

Megatron

Optimus Prime

Overkill

The price is $15.99 each and they are scheduled to ship in December. Using the fill your cart to max option, there were 750 Overkills to be pre-ordered at this time.

Go get 'em! And thanks to Chindogg!

So now all we need is a customizing kit for Overkill that has a horn, his side cannons, and a different tail so he can stand upright in a more godzilla like fashion.

pass for me i dont need 2 primes, & megatrons of the same figure i didnt like tehm that much that i would want 2 of them the other two ill just get henkei, or us versions of when the time comes

Any chance these will be offered through other online retailers?

is it just me or is prime WORSE than before?