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Transformers: Animated US Toy release date confirmed

Transformers News: Transformers: Animated US Toy release date confirmed

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008 4:01PM CST

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Hasbro have issued yet another Press Release, this time concerning the release of the Transformers: Animated Toy Line.

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.
Credit(s): hasbro.com

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Re: Transformers: Animated US Toy release date confirmed (637255)
Posted by First Gen on February 20th, 2008 @ 4:09pm CST
Re: Transformers: Animated US Toy release date confirmed (637263)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on February 20th, 2008 @ 4:16pm CST
GAH!!!!

I was really hoping for a surprise earlier date...
Oh well, at least we know how long we have to save up some money!!
Re: Transformers: Animated US Toy release date confirmed (637290)
Posted by saberconvoy on February 20th, 2008 @ 4:39pm CST
Well im that much closer to getting soundwave and lazerbeck.
Re: Transformers: Animated US Toy release date confirmed (637309)
Posted by Nekoman on February 20th, 2008 @ 4:52pm CST
No one believed me when I said June, I always got a ”Nah, they wouldn’t push the movie line that long.” and now look, the little disgruntled animated hater was right!

I wonder what the wave one assortments will be though.
Re: Transformers: Animated US Toy release date confirmed (637310)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on February 20th, 2008 @ 4:53pm CST
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.
Re: Transformers: Animated US Toy release date confirmed (637312)
Posted by Liege Evilmus on February 20th, 2008 @ 4:54pm CST
Let them take their time. I don't care cause I realy don't want anything from this line.

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 :D
Re: Transformers: Animated US Toy release date confirmed (637320)
Posted by Bumblethumper on February 20th, 2008 @ 4:59pm CST
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?
Re: Transformers: Animated US Toy release date confirmed (637329)
Posted by Mandamus on February 20th, 2008 @ 5:09pm CST
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?
Re: Transformers: Animated US Toy release date confirmed (637336)
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.
Re: Transformers: Animated US Toy release date confirmed (637340)
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
Re: Transformers: Animated US Toy release date confirmed (637362)
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.
Re: Transformers: Animated US Toy release date confirmed (637363)
Posted by UltraPrimal on February 20th, 2008 @ 5:41pm CST
Hasbro is stupid. The show is on now. By the time the toys are released, they'll be into the second season.
Re: Transformers: Animated US Toy release date confirmed (637365)
Posted by starblackconvoy on February 20th, 2008 @ 5:44pm CST
My Cybertron mode megatron is coming tomorrow or fri!!!!! YAY!!!!! it was shipped to a friend first so i know it is real and coming!!!
Re: Transformers: Animated US Toy release date confirmed (637368)
Posted by Solrac333 on February 20th, 2008 @ 5:46pm CST
While everyone is out buying this, I'll be saving money for Classics 2.0.
Re: Transformers: Animated US Toy release date confirmed (637373)
Posted by microclone on February 20th, 2008 @ 5:52pm CST
looks like hes probably legit!

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showthread.php?t=167800

for somebody not wanting to wait until august, heres bulkhead!!
Re: Transformers: Animated US Toy release date confirmed (637386)
Posted by Autobot Snake Eyes on February 20th, 2008 @ 6:06pm CST
WTF???

Not cool!
Ugh.........
:roll: :BANG_HEAD: :BOOM: :BOOM: :BOOM: :BOOM: :BOOM: :BOOM: :BOOM: :BOOM: :BOOM: :BOOM: :BOOM: :BOOM: :BOOM: :BOOM: :BOOM: :BOOM: :BOOM: :BOOM:
Re: Transformers: Animated US Toy release date confirmed (637466)
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.
Re: Transformers: Animated US Toy release date confirmed (637495)
Posted by Raven Guard on February 20th, 2008 @ 8:43pm CST
What Toys are going to be in the first wave?Does anyone know if theres going to be Wreck-Gar,Arcee and Shockwave toys?
Re: Transformers: Animated US Toy release date confirmed (637575)
Posted by X3ROhour on February 20th, 2008 @ 10:53pm CST
read it

so damn stupid
Re: Transformers: Animated US Toy release date confirmed (637585)
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.
Re: Transformers: Animated US Toy release date confirmed (637595)
Posted by shortround on February 20th, 2008 @ 11:25pm CST
I think someone should buy the figure and find out if it is true. But if it isn't and it turns out to be Late june then all I have to say is thank god for G.I.joe 25th Anniversary figures which have a steady stream of both single pack and comic book two pack figures coming out between now and then.
Re: Transformers: Animated US Toy release date confirmed (637622)
Posted by First-Aid on February 21st, 2008 @ 12:17am CST
Woohoo! My birfday! (well, close to it...it's the 26th) Guess what's on my list?!?!?
Re: Transformers: Animated US Toy release date confirmed (637675)
Posted by Autobot032 on February 21st, 2008 @ 3:55am CST
I will be 100% floored if this is even remotely true.
Re: Transformers: Animated US Toy release date confirmed (637720)
Posted by StryderPrime on February 21st, 2008 @ 6:50am CST
I trying 2 not 2 get 2 exciting but 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........
Re: Transformers: Animated US Toy release date confirmed (637721)
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.
Re: Transformers: Animated US Toy release date confirmed (637763)
Posted by woosh on February 21st, 2008 @ 8:37am CST
Guess i'll get get landmine and legends bonecrusher/deluxe camshaft and that will be it. Half a year of saving money=lotsa activators to get my hands on!

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.
Re: Transformers: Animated US Toy release date confirmed (637811)
Posted by AngelMagnus on February 21st, 2008 @ 9:59am CST
Loving that Supreme Optimus. Looks great with the mouthplate in place, more muscular too. Hope there's a matching Megatron.
Re: Transformers: Animated US Toy release date confirmed (638630)
Posted by Starscreams bad comedy on February 22nd, 2008 @ 12:54am CST
Too long.

This just means we have to put up with the movie line that much longer. #-o
Re: Transformers: Animated US Toy release date confirmed (638740)
Posted by Zeds on February 22nd, 2008 @ 8:45am CST
That is a long time to wait given the show has been airing for almost two months! They are losing money by not getting these on store shelves sooner. D'OH! #-o
Re: Transformers: Animated US Toy release date confirmed (638770)
Posted by Autobotic9 on February 22nd, 2008 @ 10:16am CST
Can anyone track a the seller's history on ebay to see if he indeed bought it on ebay?
Re: Transformers: Animated US Toy release date confirmed (638788)
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.
Re: Transformers: Animated US Toy release date confirmed (644799)
Posted by X3ROhour on March 1st, 2008 @ 5:01am CST
Raven Guard wrote:
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.


WTF!?

poots!
Re: Transformers: Animated US Toy release date confirmed (644921)
Posted by Valandar on March 1st, 2008 @ 9:27am CST
Is this the first time we've seen any of the Activators? I'll admit, I'm pleasantly surprised by the looks of it, I was expecting something more like Cyber-Slammers.

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