Transformers Universe Special Editions?
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Pictures of two new, so far as yet unmentioned repaints have been posted by ACToys user Comus.
These repaints are of the recently released Optimus Prime and Megatron from the Classics Ultimate Battle two-pack. Both repaints are more faithful to their G1 selves, but that is not the only difference for these figures.
The packaging features black and white art of the characters on matte black boxes, more alike to the recently released Music Label Soundwave and Frenzy Rumble, than anything previously seen in the Classics/Universe line.
Silver text on the boxes indicate that these two figures are "Transformers Universe Special Edition 01" and "Transformers Universe Special Edition 02".
To add further intrigue, both boxes preview yet another character to be released in this "Special Edition" series, "SE-03 Dragstip (a repaint of Classics Mirage), and SE-04 Overkill (a repaint of Classics Grimlock), both in similar black and white character art.
You can check out some of the images below, or all the images by clicking here.
These repaints are of the recently released Optimus Prime and Megatron from the Classics Ultimate Battle two-pack. Both repaints are more faithful to their G1 selves, but that is not the only difference for these figures.
The packaging features black and white art of the characters on matte black boxes, more alike to the recently released Music Label Soundwave and Frenzy Rumble, than anything previously seen in the Classics/Universe line.
Silver text on the boxes indicate that these two figures are "Transformers Universe Special Edition 01" and "Transformers Universe Special Edition 02".
To add further intrigue, both boxes preview yet another character to be released in this "Special Edition" series, "SE-03 Dragstip (a repaint of Classics Mirage), and SE-04 Overkill (a repaint of Classics Grimlock), both in similar black and white character art.
You can check out some of the images below, or all the images by clicking here.
Credit(s): Comus of ACToys
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Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792302)
Posted by Autobotic9 on September 22nd, 2008 @ 5:34am CDT
Posted by Autobotic9 on September 22nd, 2008 @ 5:34am CDT
I like the Megatron. Will pick up. Maybe Overkill too, since I never got the classics grimlock mold.
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792303)
Posted by Bonger on September 22nd, 2008 @ 5:35am CDT
Posted by Bonger on September 22nd, 2008 @ 5:35am CDT
Sweet! Nice find. Fragstrip is mine for sure!!!
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792305)
Posted by Mkall on September 22nd, 2008 @ 5:47am CDT
Posted by Mkall on September 22nd, 2008 @ 5:47am CDT
Prime - Not interested in
Megs - Looks good to me
Dragstrip - You bet!
Overkill - Most likely!
Maybe receivable through the Collector's club?
Megs - Looks good to me
Dragstrip - You bet!
Overkill - Most likely!
Maybe receivable through the Collector's club?
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792306)
Posted by Down_Shift on September 22nd, 2008 @ 5:51am CDT
Posted by Down_Shift on September 22nd, 2008 @ 5:51am CDT
Awesome. These look like Hasbro products and not Takara, which is nice. All four of those sound very interesting.
Just the box art alone I'll pick em' up
Just the box art alone I'll pick em' up
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792307)
Posted by Sherade on September 22nd, 2008 @ 5:56am CDT
Plus there's a Hasbro Logo on the box.
But still, these look nice, I'll probably get all of them but Overkill.
Posted by Sherade on September 22nd, 2008 @ 5:56am CDT
Down_Shift wrote:Awesome. These look like Hasbro products and not Takara, which is nice.
Plus there's a Hasbro Logo on the box.
But still, these look nice, I'll probably get all of them but Overkill.
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792308)
Posted by Bonger on September 22nd, 2008 @ 5:57am CDT
True, not really interested in prime or megs, but I might grab them just for the boxes as wel. Very cool.
Posted by Bonger on September 22nd, 2008 @ 5:57am CDT
Down_Shift wrote:Awesome. These look like Hasbro products and not Takara, which is nice. All four of those sound very interesting.
Just the box art alone I'll pick em' up
True, not really interested in prime or megs, but I might grab them just for the boxes as wel. Very cool.
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792314)
Posted by rpetras on September 22nd, 2008 @ 6:10am CDT
Posted by rpetras on September 22nd, 2008 @ 6:10am CDT
No interest in that Prime or Megs, but Dragstrip & Overkill are definite.
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792316)
Posted by Tekka on September 22nd, 2008 @ 6:16am CDT
Posted by Tekka on September 22nd, 2008 @ 6:16am CDT
Cool. So now we have a Drag Strip as well as a Wildrider. My hopes of seeing a Classics Dead End may not be too far from being fulfilled.
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792320)
Posted by Sledge on September 22nd, 2008 @ 6:39am CDT
Posted by Sledge on September 22nd, 2008 @ 6:39am CDT
That G1-coloured Megatron looks really nice.
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792321)
Posted by Mandamus on September 22nd, 2008 @ 6:50am CDT
Posted by Mandamus on September 22nd, 2008 @ 6:50am CDT
Those boxes look great. I will probably pick them up, assuming nice box doesn't equal huge price mark up.
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792323)
Posted by Bed Bugs on September 22nd, 2008 @ 6:59am CDT
Posted by Bed Bugs on September 22nd, 2008 @ 6:59am CDT
Dragstrip WILL be mine......
So will the others most likely.
So will the others most likely.
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792326)
Posted by Mkall on September 22nd, 2008 @ 7:09am CDT
Posted by Mkall on September 22nd, 2008 @ 7:09am CDT
I'm really hoping that Overkill means a Slugfest will show up one day, and that would mean a universe Snarl, which means more Universe Dinobots.
Yes a mod can dream...
Yes a mod can dream...
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792328)
Posted by Prime Evil on September 22nd, 2008 @ 7:20am CDT
Posted by Prime Evil on September 22nd, 2008 @ 7:20am CDT
Ooooh, that Overkill and Dragstrip are sooo bought. Prime n Megs...meh. But so far so good, it DOES look like this will be a US release. Just what I wanted to hear. Less $$ I have to spend importing the more Hasbro gets.
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792329)
Posted by astig on September 22nd, 2008 @ 7:35am CDT
Posted by astig on September 22nd, 2008 @ 7:35am CDT
Ah! Nice!....G1 Megatron and Galvatron both in Tank Modes!
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792331)
Posted by Counterpunch on September 22nd, 2008 @ 7:37am CDT
Posted by Counterpunch on September 22nd, 2008 @ 7:37am CDT
Now this IS interesting...
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792332)
Posted by Guneagle01 on September 22nd, 2008 @ 7:40am CDT
Posted by Guneagle01 on September 22nd, 2008 @ 7:40am CDT
Thosoe look pretty awesome, and I still need a prime and megs so I probably get them, and I definitely want overkill cause I missed classics grimlock. are these gonna cost more money cause they're "special edition"? or will they be just like regular deluxe figures?
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792335)
Posted by King Henrik on September 22nd, 2008 @ 7:44am CDT
i'm there with you mkall...but what are they going to call snarl now?
also i will never transform overkill from dino mode!
Posted by King Henrik on September 22nd, 2008 @ 7:44am CDT
Mkall wrote:I'm really hoping that Overkill means a Slugfest will show up one day, and that would mean a universe Snarl, which means more Universe Dinobots.
Yes a mod can dream...
i'm there with you mkall...but what are they going to call snarl now?
also i will never transform overkill from dino mode!
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792336)
Posted by Tigertrack on September 22nd, 2008 @ 7:50am CDT
Posted by Tigertrack on September 22nd, 2008 @ 7:50am CDT
Looks cool. I am excited about a possible Dragstrip, but more information would be nice. I'll be watching for it.
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792337)
Posted by CMP on September 22nd, 2008 @ 7:57am CDT
Posted by CMP on September 22nd, 2008 @ 7:57am CDT
Cool. I can't, wait.
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792351)
Posted by Tigertrack on September 22nd, 2008 @ 8:23am CDT
Posted by Tigertrack on September 22nd, 2008 @ 8:23am CDT
I guess we are also past the 'Botcon exclusives cannot be done' stage, because Overkill was a Botcon Class Creation two years ago. I am almost certain this one will be in colors a little different, but yeah, I think the wall may have crumbled on that little motto.
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792359)
Posted by Firebird on September 22nd, 2008 @ 8:47am CDT
Posted by Firebird on September 22nd, 2008 @ 8:47am CDT
Those are some really nice boxes, Reminds me of the packaging art on the ehobby THS-02B.
I wonder what the price will be for these special editions?
I wonder what the price will be for these special editions?
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792366)
Posted by Ravage XK on September 22nd, 2008 @ 8:59am CDT
Posted by Ravage XK on September 22nd, 2008 @ 8:59am CDT
Wow nice box design Hasbro. I agree they do remind you of THS-02B which is not a bad thing at all.
Its a shame the figure inside wont match the awesomeness of the box art. The fact that you cannot see the figure inside suggests that these are meant for the collector who wants the accurate paint jobs as the casual toy buyer or child in Toys R Us isnt going to get that excited about a bunch of boxes on a shelf.
Its a shame the figure inside wont match the awesomeness of the box art. The fact that you cannot see the figure inside suggests that these are meant for the collector who wants the accurate paint jobs as the casual toy buyer or child in Toys R Us isnt going to get that excited about a bunch of boxes on a shelf.
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792374)
Posted by olokin on September 22nd, 2008 @ 9:16am CDT
Posted by olokin on September 22nd, 2008 @ 9:16am CDT
Are these exclusives? The packaging screams Takara but has Hasbro markings. Could this be a Hasbro Hong Kong exclusive?
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792382)
Posted by Seibertron on September 22nd, 2008 @ 9:30am CDT
I don't think the customs figures really count (at least in my opinion). They're kitbashes to demonstrate how to make a figure. I'd be more than happy to see those get made into actual figures, which apparently we're getting to see at last.
Posted by Seibertron on September 22nd, 2008 @ 9:30am CDT
tigertracks 24 wrote:I guess we are also past the 'Botcon exclusives cannot be done' stage, because Overkill was a Botcon Class Creation two years ago. I am almost certain this one will be in colors a little different, but yeah, I think the wall may have crumbled on that little motto.
I don't think the customs figures really count (at least in my opinion). They're kitbashes to demonstrate how to make a figure. I'd be more than happy to see those get made into actual figures, which apparently we're getting to see at last.
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792385)
Posted by dragons on September 22nd, 2008 @ 9:36am CDT
Posted by dragons on September 22nd, 2008 @ 9:36am CDT
tehy should kept primes gun black are these going to be sold in stores?
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792398)
Posted by Aeros on September 22nd, 2008 @ 10:29am CDT
Posted by Aeros on September 22nd, 2008 @ 10:29am CDT
I already have the Prime and megs and mirage and Lock. Not a huge fan of repaints but i love the boxes. My only Question is how much extra will we be paying for a box. Deluxes at Voyager prices?
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792400)
Posted by Counterpunch on September 22nd, 2008 @ 10:31am CDT
Agreed. I don't think the customs are a part of the "BotCon" brand. Aren't they Stesselman's pet project essentially?
Posted by Counterpunch on September 22nd, 2008 @ 10:31am CDT
Seibertron wrote:tigertracks 24 wrote:I guess we are also past the 'Botcon exclusives cannot be done' stage, because Overkill was a Botcon Class Creation two years ago. I am almost certain this one will be in colors a little different, but yeah, I think the wall may have crumbled on that little motto.
I don't think the customs figures really count (at least in my opinion). They're kitbashes to demonstrate how to make a figure. I'd be more than happy to see those get made into actual figures, which apparently we're getting to see at last.
Agreed. I don't think the customs are a part of the "BotCon" brand. Aren't they Stesselman's pet project essentially?
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792418)
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on September 22nd, 2008 @ 11:11am CDT
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on September 22nd, 2008 @ 11:11am CDT
Damn,
Couldn't find that awesome Admiral Kirk screaming repaints picture. So, this is the next best thing.
REPAINTS!
I thought maybe if I get that out early, things will stay calm
The Prime doesn't look that different, but I definitely like Megatron. Very cool. I'm quite curious about these figures now.
Couldn't find that awesome Admiral Kirk screaming repaints picture. So, this is the next best thing.
REPAINTS!I thought maybe if I get that out early, things will stay calm
The Prime doesn't look that different, but I definitely like Megatron. Very cool. I'm quite curious about these figures now.
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792419)
Posted by Solrac333 on September 22nd, 2008 @ 11:11am CDT
Posted by Solrac333 on September 22nd, 2008 @ 11:11am CDT
Damn it! I already custom painted the originals to look more G1. I won't need these.
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792423)
Posted by Chaoslock on September 22nd, 2008 @ 11:17am CDT
Posted by Chaoslock on September 22nd, 2008 @ 11:17am CDT
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.
Overkill and Dragstrip: Gotta see them to judge them, but those boxes alone are enough to buy each of the two.
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792424)
Posted by Pyrostrata on September 22nd, 2008 @ 11:18am CDT
Posted by Pyrostrata on September 22nd, 2008 @ 11:18am CDT
Nice packaging! So Hasbro-takes-hint-from-Takara! Very nice!
Megs and Dragstrip will be mine for sure!
Megs and Dragstrip will be mine for sure!
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792445)
Posted by Auto Bot on September 22nd, 2008 @ 12:02pm CDT
Posted by Auto Bot on September 22nd, 2008 @ 12:02pm CDT
The original Hasbro Classics are still much better than these.
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792450)
Posted by Overcracker on September 22nd, 2008 @ 12:07pm CDT
Indeed!
Megs looks very nice in those colors, even though I already have all the molds, for this series. I will undoubtedly pick up Prime and Megs. Even though I despise Megs's Arm gimmick, the colors and the box alone make up for it.
Prime will forever stay in Robot mode, inside his box.
I might get Overkill. Dragstrip, probably not.
But the boxes are 100% Collector aimed.
If only Hasbro had picked better molds for the Special Editions.
Still its a nice thought on their part.
Posted by Overcracker on September 22nd, 2008 @ 12:07pm CDT
Counterpunch wrote:Now this IS interesting...
Indeed!
Megs looks very nice in those colors, even though I already have all the molds, for this series. I will undoubtedly pick up Prime and Megs. Even though I despise Megs's Arm gimmick, the colors and the box alone make up for it.
Prime will forever stay in Robot mode, inside his box.
I might get Overkill. Dragstrip, probably not.
But the boxes are 100% Collector aimed.
If only Hasbro had picked better molds for the Special Editions.
Still its a nice thought on their part.
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792457)
Posted by jazzrules on September 22nd, 2008 @ 12:14pm CDT
Posted by jazzrules on September 22nd, 2008 @ 12:14pm CDT
Megs, Prime and Overkill are up on HTS
http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/ProductsByCategory.htm?CD=121&BR=496&SBR=695
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.
http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/ProductsByCategory.htm?CD=121&BR=496&SBR=695
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.
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792511)
Posted by --B-- on September 22nd, 2008 @ 1:27pm CDT
Posted by --B-- on September 22nd, 2008 @ 1:27pm CDT
Now, if we could only get Dragstrip and Wildrider on HTS, then we'd be in business!!!
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792523)
Posted by Hard Hacker on September 22nd, 2008 @ 2:05pm CDT
Posted by Hard Hacker on September 22nd, 2008 @ 2:05pm CDT
If they fixed Megatron's foot flaw, then he's a yes.
Overkill is the one I'm most interested in.
Overkill is the one I'm most interested in.
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792524)
Posted by Nekoman on September 22nd, 2008 @ 2:11pm CDT
Posted by Nekoman on September 22nd, 2008 @ 2:11pm CDT
I’ll be getting all but Prime.
I hope these aren’t too limited…
I hope these aren’t too limited…
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792527)
Posted by UltraPrimal on September 22nd, 2008 @ 2:12pm CDT
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?
Posted by UltraPrimal on September 22nd, 2008 @ 2:12pm CDT
--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?
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792528)
Posted by Counterpunch on September 22nd, 2008 @ 2:14pm CDT
Custom Class figures aren't actual BotCon toys.
(99% certain on this)
Posted by Counterpunch on September 22nd, 2008 @ 2:14pm CDT
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)
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792533)
Posted by Hard Hacker on September 22nd, 2008 @ 2:19pm CDT
They're listed on the Transformers wiki, so it's not really a kitbash ether.
Posted by Hard Hacker on September 22nd, 2008 @ 2:19pm CDT
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.
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792557)
Posted by Dr. Caelus on September 22nd, 2008 @ 2:51pm CDT
Posted by Dr. Caelus on September 22nd, 2008 @ 2:51pm CDT
Classics Mirage as Dragstrip?
Crasher/Fracture is going to get a twin brother!
Crasher/Fracture is going to get a twin brother!
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792558)
Posted by Counterpunch on September 22nd, 2008 @ 2:52pm CDT
That...authenticates nothing.
Posted by Counterpunch on September 22nd, 2008 @ 2:52pm CDT
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.
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792591)
Posted by Sledge on September 22nd, 2008 @ 3:15pm CDT
Posted by Sledge on September 22nd, 2008 @ 3:15pm CDT
Ooh, I'd take Overkill. Never thought that mold worked for Grimlock, but I can live with it as a minor character.
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792597)
Posted by Savage on September 22nd, 2008 @ 3:23pm CDT
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.
Posted by Savage on September 22nd, 2008 @ 3:23pm CDT
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.
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792601)
Posted by Sledge on September 22nd, 2008 @ 3:26pm CDT
Just emailed HTSUK to ask.
Posted by Sledge on September 22nd, 2008 @ 3:26pm CDT
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.
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792603)
Posted by decepticonjon on September 22nd, 2008 @ 3:27pm CDT
Posted by decepticonjon on September 22nd, 2008 @ 3:27pm CDT
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
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792636)
Posted by SentinelA on September 22nd, 2008 @ 4:06pm CDT
Posted by SentinelA on September 22nd, 2008 @ 4:06pm CDT
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. 
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792660)
Posted by dragons on September 22nd, 2008 @ 4:22pm CDT
Posted by dragons on September 22nd, 2008 @ 4:22pm CDT
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.
unless if the repaint version is much better than the original like cybertron evac, or breakaway as hotshot repaint those i liked.
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions? (792680)
Posted by Powersa on September 22nd, 2008 @ 4:36pm CDT
Posted by Powersa on September 22nd, 2008 @ 4:36pm CDT
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.
