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News Credits: 8 · by **Electron** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 5:36 am

do you think takara would screw us over with henkei versions of these figures?

by **Gutter Bunny** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 5:42 am

Electron wrote:do you think takara would screw us over with henkei versions of these figures?

i find it entirely likely...though i'm not sure i'd consider it screwing us over.

News Credits: 8 · by **Electron** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 6:16 am

Gutter Bunny wrote:
Electron wrote:do you think takara would screw us over with henkei versions of these figures?

i find it entirely likely...though i'm not sure i'd consider it screwing us over.

by releasing a far superior version of the repaint of the thing i just imported from the U S of A

so i think that qualifies as screwing me on a personal level

by **JaZzTaStIc** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 6:33 am

DRAGSTRIP

tell me tell me tell me when hes out

*dream come true*

News Credits: 1082 · by **Tigertrack** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:33 am

Dragstrip is really nice. Exactly what the fans wanted, except no remolding, but it is really nice to know HASBRO is doing more for us than we think.

And Overkill is very, very close to the Botcon Customs Class version, but more white!!!

News Credits: 1082 · by **Tigertrack** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 8:04 am

Pre-Orders are now open on HasbroToyShop.com for 3 of the 4 Special Edition Transformers.

Megatron

Optimus Prime

Overkill

The price is $15.99 each and they are scheduled to ship in December. Using the fill your cart to max option, there were 750 Overkills to be pre-ordered at this time.

Go get 'em! And thanks to Chindogg!

News Credits: 1 · by **Asphalt22** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 8:39 am

So now all we need is a customizing kit for Overkill that has a horn, his side cannons, and a different tail so he can stand upright in a more godzilla like fashion.

News Credits: 21 · by **dragons** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 8:44 am

pass for me i dont need 2 primes, & megatrons of the same figure i didnt like tehm that much that i would want 2 of them the other two ill just get henkei, or us versions of when the time comes

News Credits: 409 · by **Stormrider** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 8:52 am

Any chance these will be offered through other online retailers?

by **Robot4762** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 8:54 am

is it just me or is prime WORSE than before?

News Credits: 1 · by **Asphalt22** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 9:14 am

Stormrider wrote:Any chance these will be offered through other online retailers?

probably only in limited quantities, if any. the easiest will probably be HTS.

News Credits: 23 · by **Prime Evil** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 9:16 am

Juuust waiting for Dragstrip to go up and then it's him and Overkill. Man, I really hate that Prime mold. Megs is ok, I just wish he had a right hand instead of that whirly thing of death.

by **woosh** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 9:17 am

Wow, some very poopy deluxes in some beautiful boxes.

News Credits: 5 · by **decepticonjon** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 12:33 pm

gahdammit when is the hts updater going to put up dragstrip?

News Credits: 5 · by **Sledge** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 12:43 pm

My question to Hasbro:

HasbroToyShop.com is listing some new Transformers Deluxe Class figures (Megatron, Optimus Prime and Overkill). Will these figures become available through your UK site, or will UK collectors have to get American friends to help them out? Thanks in advance.

Response:

WITHOUT PREJUDICE

Thank you for your recent e-mail to Hasbro UK Ltd.

Unfortunately, these particular items are not available in the UK, and we are currently unaware of plans to release them here.

May we apologise for not being able to help you on this occasion. May we thank you for contacting Hasbro and if we can be of any further assistance, either now or in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us again.

Kind Regards,

ASK HASBRO
Hasbro UK Ltd

Cock.

Well, Yankee brethren (and Aussies too, I understand), looks like you're going to be very popular with the Brits.

News Credits: 7 · by **Geekee1** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 4:08 pm

Dragstrip is up for order now! Just got mine :grin:

I am quite pleased with these.

News Credits: 1 · by **SoundStang** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 4:09 pm

decepticonjon wrote:gahdammit when is the hts updater going to put up dragstrip?

It's up... I've ordered mine...

News Credits: 1082 · by **Tigertrack** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 4:37 pm

Geekee1 wrote:Dragstrip is up for order now! Just got mine

I am quite pleased with these.

Newsified, and personally ordered. Thanks for the heads up! B-)

News Credits: 409 · by **Stormrider** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 4:45 pm

Prime Evil wrote:Juuust waiting for Dragstrip to go up and then it's him and Overkill. Man, I really hate that Prime mold. Megs is ok, I just wish he had a right hand instead of that whirly thing of death.

Whirly things of death can be very beneficial in daily life - You can use it to cut the grass; stir cake batter; and blow away dead leaves.

by **RiddlerJ** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 4:56 pm

Prime really doesn't look all that different. Not enough for another purchase. They should've painted him as Motormaster, I mean, "Decepticon Motormaster".

by **Gojira Prime** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 5:13 pm

$16 FOR REPAINTED DELUXES?!?!?!? HAVE HASBRO LOST THIER FLIPPING MINDS?!?!?!? Still, I like Prime's new paint job better than the old one, and the packaging is nice.

News Credits: 56 · by **BlackMagnus** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 5:15 pm

Dragstrip. Must. Have.

by **Pyrostrata** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 5:18 pm

BlackMagnus wrote:Dragstrip. Must. Have.

Seconded.

News Credits: 5 · by **Barrelass** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 5:18 pm

Well I guess I shouldn't have jumped the gun and ordered yesterday. Does anyone know if Hasbro will adjust preorders? No big deal I guess, but worth a shot.

News Credits: 8 · by **NuclearConvoy** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 5:25 pm

Does HTS ship to Canada or is it US Exclusive?

I'm really like that Overkill, and I fear aftermarket markup will be worse than paying for excess shipping through HTS.