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News Credits: 11 · by **joevill** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 2:57 pm

I wanted to purchase this... how disappointing! :-(

News Credits: 6 · by **City Commander** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 3:21 pm

Counterpunch wrote:
City Commander wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:For the record folks, neither Takara nor HLJ has said anything about a cancellation.

Exactly why I call **** stirring. Nothing like a big hit future product being canned to drive up the page hits.

A rather undue backhanded criticism...

Having a bad day are we?

hehe I didn't mean it to sound like that

I just really don't like bloggers that make such crazy statements. Not taking jabs at the news crew or nowt =P

You didn't think I was calling you guys **** stirrers did you? =o

by **Rated X** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 3:59 pm

Dont worry, they will probally bring him back as a microwave or a toaster oven...

I never liked these "gadget" gimmicks.

by **Ungie** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 4:09 pm

Why would they cancel the main Hub but have the other 4 sets that go with it? Anyway, I am sad about this, but a redeco into Twincast would definitely be nice, but we have a ML Soundblaster but with a purple door. THe Hub as Soundblaster would need a retooled chest.

by **Ungie** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 4:12 pm

Sabrblade wrote:*sigh*

Well, at least we have this guy:

I have no comment on the matter...

News Credits: 17 · by **cannonfodder4000** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 4:23 pm

Sabrblade wrote:*sigh*

Well, at least we have this guy:

yup *sniff* good ole' universe *sniff* blaster he's the best :-(

WHY?! GOD DAMN IT WHY?!

first time i saw this i was like: :-?

then i was like:

and THEN i was like: =P~

but now i'm like: :sad:

News Credits: 4 · by **Neurie** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 4:45 pm

My HLJ order is still active so till they pull it Im going to keep quietly waiting.

Would be a shame just the Chrono label line

News Credits: 1 · by **Gauntlet101010** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 5:06 pm

Neurie wrote:My HLJ order is still active so till they pull it Im going to keep quietly waiting.

Would be a shame just the Chrono label line

Well, the Chrono Label line was a $300 TF that went from blocky watch to unimpressive robot and back. I really can't blame them for cancelling that money-waster.

by **Mechastrike** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 6:03 pm

BUT... WHY? :sad:

might as well go with the All Spark version. at least that usb hub glows when it works.

News Credits: 905 · by **Mach** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 8:32 pm

City Commander wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:
City Commander wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:For the record folks, neither Takara nor HLJ has said anything about a cancellation.

Exactly why I call **** stirring. Nothing like a big hit future product being canned to drive up the page hits.

A rather undue backhanded criticism...

Having a bad day are we?

hehe I didn't mean it to sound like that

I just really don't like bloggers that make such crazy statements. Not taking jabs at the news crew or nowt =P

You didn't think I was calling you guys **** stirrers did you? =o

Not really crazy statement. It is based on one of the Japanese toy online website: http://www.redmercury.co.jp/shop/detail ... 9-RED-5861

It says "入荷予定：発売中止". In English (google translation) = Stock: Cancel Date

News Credits: 8 · by **NuclearConvoy** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 8:47 pm

Mixed feelings on this: It would suck if it was cancelled because it is an awesome idea and I would ACTUALLY really like to own one, but, at the same time, I had to cancel my preorder because I m **** poor and trying to move, so if it doesn't come out that means I don't have to worry about not getting it.

News Credits: 3 · by **Dread_Wing** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:20 pm

I just got word from my Japanese supplier saying that Tak-tomy has informed them that Device label Blaster has been cancelled. :sad:

I hope I get my preorder money back.

News Credits: 6 · by **City Commander** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 8:38 am

Epic fail TakTomy, epic fail.

News Credits: 17 · by **cannonfodder4000** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 9:50 am

wait how come etoysjapan still have a pre-order for it ?

News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:12 am

Word about town is that this rumor is slowly rolling up into a fact...

Tomy you're on notice!

News Credits: 198 · by **DevastaTTor** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:18 am

I wonder if Ravage (Jaguar)/Tigatron sales contributed to this. TomyTak seems to be spreading out the release dates of these specialty lines so that if one product is successful, they make the next IE Alternity Convoy, Megs, BB, etc... In this case, if the sales numbers haven't been there for Jaguar/Tigatron, I would think that they'd be more apt to cancel the rest.

News Credits: 6 · by **City Commander** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:42 am

I seethe over this. My brother got his damn Soundwave, but yet again I don't get my Blaster >=/

The idiots behind this line should've released the big gun first, that's the product everyone wants!

News Credits: 5 · by **--B--** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 2:06 pm

I have to wonder if this is about cost. They see that they got 40ish for just the small stuff (Ravage/Tig and Grim/Trypy), but 60ish for Blaster. One has to wonder if he will be "cancelled" and then after "fan outrage" be made anyway in 2010, only for 70ish or 80ish.

It could have been costing too much to make it and they didn't think they would make enought profit on it.

This would suck, cause 60 bucks for a oversized deluxe is about my limit, any more and I would be more likely to pass.

News Credits: 2 · by **Random** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 6:20 pm

BBTS still has it up for preorder...

although, more than likely, they just have not updated their site yet.

It sucks. I've never actually had a Blaster fig, and thought this a cool update.

News Credits: 905 · by **Mach** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 8:26 pm

When Takara updated their website on Device Label abt a month ago, they included the jaguar thumb drives as well as the not yet released mouse (grimlock etc).
That time i just wonder why there is no blaster/USB hub? Maybe thats the early sign... hmmm...

http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF ... evice.html

News Credits: 17 · by **cannonfodder4000** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 2:49 am

City Commander wrote:I seethe over this. My brother got his damn Soundwave, but yet again I don't get my Blaster >=/

The idiots behind this line should've released the big gun first, that's the product everyone wants!

thats true!
takara listen we want the awesome univ- i mean device label blaster
not dinosaurs that transform into robot chicken legs!

News Credits: 1 · by **Galvatron X** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 9:24 am

Hey guys, check out the bottom of the second page shown in this topic...

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=60714

News Credits: 1 · by **rpetras** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 9:25 am

If they are gonna scrap it, they may still use the mold. They could yank the electronics and put it out as a Universe deluxe when that returns.

One can always hope.

News Credits: 609 · by **Razorclaw0000** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 10:00 am

rpetras wrote:If they are gonna scrap it, they may still use the mold. They could yank the electronics and put it out as a Universe deluxe when that returns.

One can always hope.

I'd crap my pants in joy if Hasbro brought DL Blaster and ML Soundwave, sans electronics out in Uni 3.0. Particularly, if we got the white version of ML SW. I don't want to pay $80-$100 for a deluxe with some electronics I will NEVER use.