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Site sponsor Robotkingdom have updated their facebook page with new in-package images of their new Takara United arrivals: UN-28 Axalon, UN-29 Ark Unicron, UN-30 Optimus Primal, & UN-31 Beast Megatron. Interestingly, while all four are Deluxe class figures only Axalon comes carded with the other three boxed. All bear the "Limited Quantity" sticker that appeared on the previous United wave. These figures are scheduled to start shipping on the 25th. Check them out below!

Easy pass. Although Megatron might look good nent to Cindasaur and the original to make G2 Firecons.

Seems a bit excessive to box single deluxe figures.

I don't get it. Why is Axalon on a card, while the other 3 are in boxes, but they're all deluxes?

UltraPrimal wrote:I don't get it. Why is Axalon on a card, while the other 3 are in boxes, but they're all deluxes?

My theory is that with either their shape (BW Megs) or their accessories (BW Primal), they could not fit into TT's deluxe-sized packaging, and so they had to upgrade one size category.

I can't wait for Axalon, the others are passes to me.

The packaging isnt the only thing that is bigger...

Check out the prices...


http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... ers+united

Rated X wrote:The packaging isnt the only thing that is bigger...

Check out the prices...


http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... ers+united

That makes no sense to me. They're freaking deluxe figures. Are fans paying for a voyager box now?

Axalon is interesting, wish he had a maximal symbol, not an autobot symbol, though I doubt I'll get him because his price will be too high for what he is.

DevastaTTor wrote:

Rated X wrote:The packaging isnt the only thing that is bigger...

Check out the prices...


http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... ers+united

That makes no sense to me. They're freaking deluxe figures. Are fans paying for a voyager box now?

They wouldn't fit in the deluxe packaging, thus Takara had to bump them up a category. We saw this coming a long ways away, I'm surprised people are surprised.

I think this is the first wave of United that has absolutely nothing of interest to me.

As there are interesting happenings elsewhere, I'm a bit grateful for that.

Im not surprised anymore to see an increased in price of Takara's product, they find collectors around the world are even ready to bite the expensive 3rd party product.

I never got Megatron the first time, so now will get that guy. The rest... Nah.

50 dollars!? Christ...PASS !

The Japanese versions are always expensive. Factoring the extra shipping(especially if you live in the continental United States.

Just imagine how much the CMs Gutto Kuro Minerva figure would cost?

They actually use the word "gimmick" on the packaging--that's hilarious.

all 4 are good molds but all ready own them, that megatron is nice though as is unicron but i dont need em.

Mkall wrote:

DevastaTTor wrote:

Rated X wrote:The packaging isnt the only thing that is bigger...

Check out the prices...


http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... ers+united

That makes no sense to me. They're freaking deluxe figures. Are fans paying for a voyager box now?

They wouldn't fit in the deluxe packaging, thus Takara had to bump them up a category. We saw this coming a long ways away, I'm surprised people are surprised.

Didn't Hasbro make them fit in deluxe packaging? I was never interested in these but remember them on a card.

Still can't figure the logic behind Unicron as the Ark, but I admit that action shot on the back of the box makes Optimus Primal a damn sight more appealing.

Still, I'll pass on all four.

DevastaTTor wrote:

Mkall wrote:

DevastaTTor wrote:

Rated X wrote:The packaging isnt the only thing that is bigger...

Check out the prices...


http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... ers+united

That makes no sense to me. They're freaking deluxe figures. Are fans paying for a voyager box now?

They wouldn't fit in the deluxe packaging, thus Takara had to bump them up a category. We saw this coming a long ways away, I'm surprised people are surprised.

Didn't Hasbro make them fit in deluxe packaging? I was never interested in these but remember them on a card.

They were and did fit in the card BUT if you compare a deluxe of AEC to a deluxe of today you will notice that they are more bulky in size. The United packaging was made with the modern figs in mind.

Well, that explains the price increase seen when the pre-orders went up. Primal and Beast Megatron are the only interesting ones, but if I can see the originals for cheaper I'd be all over it.

Unicron was tempting, but not at this price!

It's REALLY stupid to have these guys marketed as voyages. What a rip off. Couldn't they have been packaged in robot mode?

Mkall wrote:

DevastaTTor wrote:

Mkall wrote:

DevastaTTor wrote:

Rated X wrote:The packaging isnt the only thing that is bigger...

Check out the prices...


http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... ers+united

That makes no sense to me. They're freaking deluxe figures. Are fans paying for a voyager box now?

They wouldn't fit in the deluxe packaging, thus Takara had to bump them up a category. We saw this coming a long ways away, I'm surprised people are surprised.

Didn't Hasbro make them fit in deluxe packaging? I was never interested in these but remember them on a card.

They were and did fit in the card BuT if you compare a deluxe of AEC to a deluxe of today you wil notice that they are more bulky in size. The United packaging was mde with the modern figs in mind.

My friend, I believe we have to agree to disagree on this one. I definitely see the logic behind the move but I say once a deluxe, always a deluxe.

DevastaTTor wrote:

Mkall wrote:

DevastaTTor wrote:

Mkall wrote:

DevastaTTor wrote:

Rated X wrote:The packaging isnt the only thing that is bigger...

Check out the prices...


http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... ers+united

That makes no sense to me. They're freaking deluxe figures. Are fans paying for a voyager box now?

They wouldn't fit in the deluxe packaging, thus Takara had to bump them up a category. We saw this coming a long ways away, I'm surprised people are surprised.

Didn't Hasbro make them fit in deluxe packaging? I was never interested in these but remember them on a card.

They were and did fit in the card BuT if you compare a deluxe of AEC to a deluxe of today you wil notice that they are more bulky in size. The United packaging was mde with the modern figs in mind.

My friend, I believe we have to agree to disagree on this one. I definitely see the logic behind the move but I say once a deluxe, always a deluxe.

It's pretty funny the only ones boxed have Cyber Planet Keys, maybe that was a deciding factor?

No chance that Hasbro will release these, is there? I've always wanted that Deluxe Unicron, and I'd even consider buying the Thrilla Gorilla repaint and Barneytron.

If Prime and Megatron would have been voyager class, I so would have picked these up....