First Look at Transformers Universe (G1 & BW) Robot Heroes!
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some new images have surfaced of new Robot Heroes figures, in never-before-seen "Transformers Universe" packaging, which is the continuation of the Transformers Classics line.
The images show us two Generation 1 versus packs: Sunstreaker vs Galvatron and Hound vs blitzwing; and two Beast Wars packs: Rattrap vs Megatron and Cheetor vs Blackarachnia.
See the images at tfw2005.com by clicking here. And for those of you without a membership at tfw2005.com, the images have been mirrored at TFormers.com here
The images show us two Generation 1 versus packs: Sunstreaker vs Galvatron and Hound vs blitzwing; and two Beast Wars packs: Rattrap vs Megatron and Cheetor vs Blackarachnia.
See the images at tfw2005.com by clicking here. And for those of you without a membership at tfw2005.com, the images have been mirrored at TFormers.com here
Credit(s): Destro of TFW2005.com, TFormers.com
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Re: First Look at Transformers Universe (G1 & BW) Robot Heroes! (595181)
Posted by Archanubis on January 5th, 2008 @ 5:29pm CST
Posted by Archanubis on January 5th, 2008 @ 5:29pm CST
Why is it Hasbro can never pack an Optimus character with Megatron? And why can't they pack Rodimus with Galvatron? I mean, wouldn't these match-ups have made better sense?
Then again, this is Hasbro we're talking about.
Then again, this is Hasbro we're talking about.
Re: First Look at Transformers Universe (G1 & BW) Robot Heroes! (595188)
Posted by Prowl Pants on January 5th, 2008 @ 5:36pm CST
Posted by Prowl Pants on January 5th, 2008 @ 5:36pm CST
Any word on a release date for these packs?
Re: First Look at Transformers Universe (G1 & BW) Robot Heroes! (595207)
Posted by Skowl on January 5th, 2008 @ 5:43pm CST
It's simple marketing. Packing Primes and Megatrons seperately with other third-tier characters forces you to buy multiple packs, thus making them more money.
Posted by Skowl on January 5th, 2008 @ 5:43pm CST
Thunderscream wrote:Why is it Hasbro can never pack an Optimus character with Megatron? And why can't they pack Rodimus with Galvatron? I mean, wouldn't these match-ups have made better sense?
It's simple marketing. Packing Primes and Megatrons seperately with other third-tier characters forces you to buy multiple packs, thus making them more money.
Re: First Look at Transformers Universe (G1 & BW) Robot Heroes! (595209)
Posted by Jeysie on January 5th, 2008 @ 5:45pm CST
Posted by Jeysie on January 5th, 2008 @ 5:45pm CST
I've been a little "whatever" on the character choices for these so far, but I definitely want that adorable Hound/Blitzwing set. 
Re: First Look at Transformers Universe (G1 & BW) Robot Heroes! (595212)
Posted by Liege Evilmus on January 5th, 2008 @ 5:48pm CST
Posted by Liege Evilmus on January 5th, 2008 @ 5:48pm CST
The yellow on BlackArachnia is blinding, but it works!
I got all the G1 figs, I skipped the movie versions, but I have to say I've been eagerly waiting for these!
So once again, when they hit the shelves I shall wave them tauntingly infront of the 3 inch Titanium shelf warmers
I got all the G1 figs, I skipped the movie versions, but I have to say I've been eagerly waiting for these!
So once again, when they hit the shelves I shall wave them tauntingly infront of the 3 inch Titanium shelf warmers
Re: First Look at Transformers Universe (G1 & BW) Robot Heroes! (595247)
Posted by ChrisRiss on January 5th, 2008 @ 6:09pm CST
Posted by ChrisRiss on January 5th, 2008 @ 6:09pm CST
I hope they make a silverbolt to go with the Blackarachnia
Re: First Look at Transformers Universe (G1 & BW) Robot Heroes! (595270)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 5th, 2008 @ 6:24pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 5th, 2008 @ 6:24pm CST
Hey, check it out. The first show-accurate Blackarachnia. 
Re: First Look at Transformers Universe (G1 & BW) Robot Heroes! (595333)
Posted by 1337W422102 on January 5th, 2008 @ 7:09pm CST
Posted by 1337W422102 on January 5th, 2008 @ 7:09pm CST
I'm going to get them all. Looks like they reduced the size of Miss Arachnia's upper chassis.
Re: First Look at Transformers Universe (G1 & BW) Robot Heroes! (595353)
Posted by Liege Evilmus on January 5th, 2008 @ 7:24pm CST
Posted by Liege Evilmus on January 5th, 2008 @ 7:24pm CST
Curse them!
Still, I love the fact that they based her on an Asian Striper!
We'll never get something that cool again
Still, I love the fact that they based her on an Asian Striper!
We'll never get something that cool again
Re: First Look at Transformers Universe (G1 & BW) Robot Heroes! (595357)
Posted by Highbeam on January 5th, 2008 @ 7:26pm CST
Posted by Highbeam on January 5th, 2008 @ 7:26pm CST
I'm doomed to buy the G1 sets 
Hound is so cute!!! Have to have him anyway cuz he's a Jeep.
Hound is so cute!!! Have to have him anyway cuz he's a Jeep.
Re: First Look at Transformers Universe (G1 & BW) Robot Heroes! (595360)
Posted by mattyc1007 on January 5th, 2008 @ 7:27pm CST
Posted by mattyc1007 on January 5th, 2008 @ 7:27pm CST
i never really wanted any roobot heroes but noew im wanting that houndy and blitzy set
Re: First Look at Transformers Universe (G1 & BW) Robot Heroes! (595392)
Posted by Nemesis Cyberplex on January 5th, 2008 @ 7:55pm CST
Posted by Nemesis Cyberplex on January 5th, 2008 @ 7:55pm CST
The site's not working for me.....I can't see them.
Re: First Look at Transformers Universe (G1 & BW) Robot Heroes! (595457)
Posted by Zeds on January 5th, 2008 @ 8:59pm CST
Posted by Zeds on January 5th, 2008 @ 8:59pm CST
G1-licious!
Re: First Look at Transformers Universe (G1 & BW) Robot Heroes! (595486)
Posted by Autobot032 on January 5th, 2008 @ 9:31pm CST
Posted by Autobot032 on January 5th, 2008 @ 9:31pm CST
Oooh! Oooh! Please let that be the actual, permanent packaging! PUH-LEEZE! YES!
Oh yeah. Robots. Heroes. Neat and whatever.
THE PACKAGING RULES!
Oh yeah. Robots. Heroes. Neat and whatever.
THE PACKAGING RULES!
Re: First Look at Transformers Universe (G1 & BW) Robot Heroes! (595501)
Posted by Skowl on January 5th, 2008 @ 9:51pm CST
Posted by Skowl on January 5th, 2008 @ 9:51pm CST
Anyone else wonder if they'll make Transformers Animated Robot Heroes? Their designs are so simple and smooth, they'd be perfect for the Heroes line.
Nice stuff, packaging is sharp - Hound and Blitzwing are adorable, maybe one of the best Heroes sets yet. I LOVE the Beast Wars guys too, but why is Megatron blue with a purple face? He looks like he's wearing a children's snowsuit...
Nice stuff, packaging is sharp - Hound and Blitzwing are adorable, maybe one of the best Heroes sets yet. I LOVE the Beast Wars guys too, but why is Megatron blue with a purple face? He looks like he's wearing a children's snowsuit...
Re: First Look at Transformers Universe (G1 & BW) Robot Heroes! (595725)
Posted by Predacon Rampage on January 6th, 2008 @ 5:54am CST
Posted by Predacon Rampage on January 6th, 2008 @ 5:54am CST
I really hope they release a Heroes Beast wars Rampage it will be his second toy. 
Re: First Look at Transformers Universe (G1 & BW) Robot Heroes! (596774)
Posted by Starscreams bad comedy on January 7th, 2008 @ 11:32am CST
Posted by Starscreams bad comedy on January 7th, 2008 @ 11:32am CST
YES!
I love these little guys. Cant wait for them to come out. Much better than the crappy movie versions.
I love these little guys. Cant wait for them to come out. Much better than the crappy movie versions.
Re: First Look at Transformers Universe (G1 & BW) Robot Heroes! (596781)
Posted by Aerrow on January 7th, 2008 @ 11:40am CST
Posted by Aerrow on January 7th, 2008 @ 11:40am CST
These look great. And like others I do dig the packaging with these. Looks like we get a first look at what the new "TF Universe" logo will loook like.
I've got all the G1 RH (skipped the movie set) so these are a no brainer for me.
-Aerrow
I've got all the G1 RH (skipped the movie set) so these are a no brainer for me.
-Aerrow
Re: First Look at Transformers Universe (G1 & BW) Robot Heroes! (596830)
Posted by 1337W422102 on January 7th, 2008 @ 12:36pm CST
Didn't he have an exclusive repaint? Like a Convention exclusive or something? It was black and looked badass!
Posted by 1337W422102 on January 7th, 2008 @ 12:36pm CST
Predacon Rampage wrote:I really hope they release a Heroes Beast wars Rampage it will be his second toy.
Didn't he have an exclusive repaint? Like a Convention exclusive or something? It was black and looked badass!
Re: First Look at Transformers Universe (G1 & BW) Robot Heroes! (596839)
Posted by Predacon Rampage on January 7th, 2008 @ 12:43pm CST
Shocktaract, repaint as a new character doesn't count.
Posted by Predacon Rampage on January 7th, 2008 @ 12:43pm CST
1337W422102 wrote:Predacon Rampage wrote:I really hope they release a Heroes Beast wars Rampage it will be his second toy.
Didn't he have an exclusive repaint? Like a Convention exclusive or something? It was black and looked badass!
Shocktaract, repaint as a new character doesn't count.
Re: First Look at Transformers Universe (G1 & BW) Robot Heroes! (596852)
Posted by Decepticon Spike on January 7th, 2008 @ 12:59pm CST
Posted by Decepticon Spike on January 7th, 2008 @ 12:59pm CST
I'm really liking that Hound figure!
Re: First Look at Transformers Universe (G1 & BW) Robot Heroes! (596903)
Posted by ragingtsunami726 on January 7th, 2008 @ 4:53pm CST
Posted by ragingtsunami726 on January 7th, 2008 @ 4:53pm CST
Where did these pics come from? How do people get these in-packaging? Thievery?
Re: First Look at Transformers Universe (G1 & BW) Robot Heroes! (596905)
Posted by Overcracker on January 7th, 2008 @ 5:00pm CST
Posted by Overcracker on January 7th, 2008 @ 5:00pm CST
They do look really nice. I might just have to give in, and pick up Hound and Blitzwing. and maybe Cheetor and black Arachnia.
The packaging looks sharp. Better than Animated.
The packaging looks sharp. Better than Animated.
Re: First Look at Transformers Universe (G1 & BW) Robot Heroes! (598233)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on January 8th, 2008 @ 9:45pm CST
Posted by Sowndwave76 on January 8th, 2008 @ 9:45pm CST
I wouldn't doubt if they make animated robot heroes...
It just makes more business sense to me; even though I'd prefer to see more obscure G1 characters, it probably won't happen.
BUT, I like the Animated style so much, I guess I'll be happy either way.
It just makes more business sense to me; even though I'd prefer to see more obscure G1 characters, it probably won't happen.
BUT, I like the Animated style so much, I guess I'll be happy either way.
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