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News Credits: 97 · Sat Mar 27, 2010 4:23 pm

Sadly, it does look like a possibility. Reports are coming in confirming that Toys R Us Japan has cancelled their preorders for Unite For The Universe Prime and Megatron. Speculation persists that the Jetfire add-on piece for Voyager Prime may still make it to the market eventually, but when or in what form is still unknown. Keep your eyes on Seibertron.com for more updates on this developing story and all your other TransFormers needs!

News Credits: 20 · Sat Mar 27, 2010 4:35 pm

This is excellent Germain news.

Really though, that sucks because this set is looking pretty sweet.

Sat Mar 27, 2010 4:58 pm

Slightly disappointed considering that this looks to be the better repaints of Prime. On the otherhand, this Voyager mold is not selling like hot cakes. Also I wonder if it is wise to release this version of Prime while releasing a new Voyager mold a few months later. I am more disappointed that Megatron is also canceled.

Sat Mar 27, 2010 5:32 pm

Hmm, I never saw the Megatron toy, where there pics available?

As for the cancellation of Prime... well I'm not really suprised. I'm sure anyone who wants the Voyager mold already has it, since it's been released so many times. I would certainly consider picking up the Jetfire-parts add-on for my ROTF V-ger Prime, but I have a hard time believing that it would be sold seperately.

News Credits: 4 · Sat Mar 27, 2010 5:34 pm

Even if the regular Voyager Primes aren't selling too well (probably because they've made so many with barely a difference in the decoes), I'd think that if they kept the Voyager price and just added the Jetfire parts it would help sell them quite a bit more than just the regular Primes. Also, the first Megatron was painted with some weird green colour, I'm pretty sure this version of him would definitely sell a lot more. Shame if they have been cancelled (assuming this affects the Hasbro version, if there ever was one), I was looking forward to getting both of them.

News Credits: 1452 · Sat Mar 27, 2010 5:47 pm

Autobot Strider wrote:Hmm, I never saw the Megatron toy, where there pics available?

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... ron/17880/

News Credits: 8 · Sat Mar 27, 2010 8:24 pm

I certainly will not shed any tears over the Primefire figure. But I was looking forward to getting another Megatron. :KREMZEEK:

Sat Mar 27, 2010 9:40 pm

That sucks!!! I was waiting to buy this Prime.

Sun Mar 28, 2010 2:00 am

Too bad... I hope to see the Jetfire add-on sold separately, or remolded for the new Voyager mold :BANG_HEAD:

Sun Mar 28, 2010 2:44 am

well this sucks. i was looking forward for Optimus w/ a trailer. might as well stick to my Classics.

Sun Mar 28, 2010 10:38 am

Well that's just great, i was wanting that megatron but thats gone to hell, why couldn't they just cancel the jetfire mistake instead??

News Credits: 6 · Sun Mar 28, 2010 11:47 am

What!?
No!! Don't cancel Jet-Optimus!

News Credits: 668 · Sun Mar 28, 2010 2:09 pm

Wait...what?

They're being canceled too?

What the heck is going on lately?

Hasbro might be axing Animated, Takara might be axing these guys, what gives??

I don't remember ever hearing both companies canceling something at the same time.

Sun Mar 28, 2010 2:20 pm

It doesn't bother me one bit. I've already painted one if my Megs in that color scheme anyway. I would like the Jetfire pieces, but I can easily live without them.

News Credits: 11 · Mon Mar 29, 2010 1:17 pm

Slightly disappointing, as I was thinking of picking up the Megatron, but I can live without it. Maybe they'll finally give us a good Megatron for TF3.

News Credits: 905 · Wed Mar 31, 2010 8:06 am

As we have reported before that the possible cancellation of Unite For Universe series Jetpower Optimus Prime & Megatron, however reports from Japanese toy store - Red Mercury that this line is still on. In fact, both Prime & Megatron toys are just been delayed.

Initial release date was set on 26th June 2010 for these figures, now the new scheduled release date will be between August and September 2010.

Collectors that are keen on both of the figures can now look forward to it rather than feel disappointed.

Check out Red Mercury post here: http://www.redmercury.co.jp/shop/detail ... A-RED-6857
& here: http://www.redmercury.co.jp/shop/detail ... A-RED-6858

News Credits: 10 · Wed Mar 31, 2010 8:22 am

Great news. (Still) looking forward to both of these guys.

News Credits: 402 · Updated Oct 21, 2022

Good news for those looking forward to them.

News Credits: 1 · Wed Mar 31, 2010 8:29 am

That's fine with me. My wallet can rest a little.

News Credits: 6 · Wed Mar 31, 2010 8:59 am

Oh joy.

Wed Mar 31, 2010 11:07 am

This is great news! Those pics look beautiful! I like how megatron's gamera shell is obscured and faded into the background, great looking figure, much better color scheme! Optimus looks fantastic, I hadn't noticed his blade before, jetfire suit looks incredible

News Credits: 251 · Wed Mar 31, 2010 11:47 am

Thank God, I really wanted them so badly, especially that Prime/Jetfire combo. Can't wait for them not to be delayed!

News Credits: 11 · Wed Mar 31, 2010 12:00 pm

lol, how many rumors have been posted an debunked shortly after in recent months? Just goes to show we shouldn't believe everything, I suppose..

How much are these going to be in USD, roughly? I'd almost consider selling off my first Voyager Prime for this. Although I'm debating tryiing to find Jetfire on clearance just so I can display my leader Prime with the rest of my powered-up Primes. If only they gave ol' Jetty a red & white repaint.

News Credits: 1452 · Wed Mar 31, 2010 2:26 pm

kirbenvost wrote:lol, how many rumors have been posted an debunked shortly after in recent months? Just goes to show we shouldn't believe everything, I suppose..
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I'd also like to mention that all rumors that I post come to fruition. :KREMZEEK:

News Credits: 11 · Thu Apr 01, 2010 12:01 pm

Blurrz wrote:
kirbenvost wrote:lol, how many rumors have been posted an debunked shortly after in recent months? Just goes to show we shouldn't believe everything, I suppose..
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I'd also like to mention that all rumors that I post come to fruition.

I thought you posted the one about Animated Rodimus being cancelled?

lol, perhaps I'm mistaken. :lol: