I pre-ordered mine, if it does end up a very small run I really don't want to pay the aftermarket value on this one. Will look great next to Wildrider when she shows up from Japan.
Here's to hoping we can see the rest of the car Stunticons as repaints, there are suitable molds now out for Universe, and a new Motormaster, I just can't see a Prime repaint taking his place very well.
Transformers Universe Special Editions?
Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions?
Posted by Zeds Tue Sep 23, 2008 6:44 pm
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Sweet. Picked up two of each and that Dispensor TFM Robot Heroes HTS exclusive. One set for me and the other for a friend of mine. Being outside the US is tough since HTS won't ship to me, but my brother is in KY so he's got my back on this. Pays to have family who support my addiction 
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Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions?
Posted by Zeds Tue Sep 23, 2008 6:45 pm
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NuclearConvoy wrote: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.
Others posters seem to believe that they will be available in OZ but not the UK. Hard to say. I am sure that Hasbro won't carry it in retail stores being a US HTS exclusive. Hasbro CANADA does not have an online store like the US so I would dare to say they will not be heading north anytime soon.
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Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions?
Posted by NuclearConvoy Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:01 pm
Zeds wrote:NuclearConvoy wrote: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.
Others posters seem to believe that they will be available in OZ but not the UK. Hard to say. I am sure that Hasbro won't carry it in retail stores being a US HTS exclusive. Hasbro CANADA does not have an online store like the US so I would dare to say they will not be heading north anytime soon.
Well, I suppose I need to find another way to get one...
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Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions?
Posted by JaZzTaStIc Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:17 pm
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GRR i live in the uk and they don't ship there 
i must have a DragStrip no matter what...
anyone kind enough to help a fellow seibertron member out here?
retail price + shipping then + a little extra for your services
i have paypal with a comfirmed address 2
any help would be greatly appreciated
i must have a DragStrip no matter what...
anyone kind enough to help a fellow seibertron member out here?
retail price + shipping then + a little extra for your services
i have paypal with a comfirmed address 2
any help would be greatly appreciated
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Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions?
Posted by Blurrz Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:40 pm
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Dragstar is way too cool.. although I must say.. some repaints seem to have an affinity for bright yellow these days.
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Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions?
Posted by thedistinctroom Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:44 pm
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At a price range of $15.99 each, I wonder... why so high? Is there something special about the contents the toy comes with, besides just a new paint job with a fancy black box?
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Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions?
Posted by Robot4762 Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:47 pm
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thedistinctroom wrote:At a price range of $15.99 each, I wonder... why so high? Is there something special about the contents the toy comes with, besides just a new paint job with a fancy black box?
You pay for the box and the oportunity to shove it int everyone exept the us's face
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Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions?
Posted by Tigertrack Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:54 pm
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thedistinctroom wrote:At a price range of $15.99 each, I wonder... why so high? Is there something special about the contents the toy comes with, besides just a new paint job with a fancy black box?
It's limited. At this time they have no more than 800 pieces of each. Not sure if they are holding any back or not.
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Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions?
Posted by thedistinctroom Tue Sep 23, 2008 8:10 pm
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tigertracks 24 wrote:thedistinctroom wrote:At a price range of $15.99 each, I wonder... why so high? Is there something special about the contents the toy comes with, besides just a new paint job with a fancy black box?
It's limited. At this time they have no more than 800 pieces of each. Not sure if they are holding any back or not.
Ahh yes. It's limited. Now I see why the price is where it's set. Thanks Tigertracks 24!
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Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions?
Posted by i_amtrunks Tue Sep 23, 2008 8:13 pm
I look at the $16 price and think "bargain"!
800 pieces of each is not that many at all...
800 pieces of each is not that many at all...
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Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions?
Posted by NuclearConvoy Tue Sep 23, 2008 8:21 pm
JaZzTaStIc wrote:GRR i live in the uk and they don't ship there
i must have a DragStrip no matter what...
anyone kind enough to help a fellow seibertron member out here?
retail price + shipping then + a little extra for your services
i have paypal with a comfirmed address 2
any help would be greatly appreciated
I could do with help too.
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Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions?
Posted by Maldroth Tue Sep 23, 2008 8:42 pm
only 800 pieces, and consider that the Botcon 07 set had about 1400 sets made and it sold out really fast.
$16 is a fine bargain compared to what the markup will be for these later.
$16 is a fine bargain compared to what the markup will be for these later.
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Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions?
Posted by DMSL Tue Sep 23, 2008 9:05 pm
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Not even a new head for Dragstrip? That's so lame.
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Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions?
Posted by Solrac333 Tue Sep 23, 2008 9:10 pm
Hmmm....I think I'll get ANOTHER Fracture/Crasher at Walmart for $7.77 and just repaint her. I get I could get 2.
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Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions?
Posted by Wreckgar Tue Sep 23, 2008 9:31 pm
NuclearConvoy wrote:JaZzTaStIc wrote:GRR i live in the uk and they don't ship there
i must have a DragStrip no matter what...
anyone kind enough to help a fellow seibertron member out here?
retail price + shipping then + a little extra for your services
i have paypal with a comfirmed address 2
any help would be greatly appreciated
I could do with help too.
Ditto for me. Would love a Drag Strip and Overkill myself...
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Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions?
Posted by Auto Bot Tue Sep 23, 2008 9:44 pm
Half of the cost goes to the box. Hmmm. I'm gonna stay out of this one.
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Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions?
Posted by Sowndwave76 Tue Sep 23, 2008 9:45 pm
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Wow... Limited to 800??
Not saying it's not true, but that's a little hard to believe.
But no worries, I just pre-ordered my 2!!
Not saying it's not true, but that's a little hard to believe.
But no worries, I just pre-ordered my 2!!
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Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions?
Posted by Stormrider Wed Sep 24, 2008 4:09 am
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tigertracks 24 wrote:thedistinctroom wrote:At a price range of $15.99 each, I wonder... why so high? Is there something special about the contents the toy comes with, besides just a new paint job with a fancy black box?
It's limited. At this time they have no more than 800 pieces of each. Not sure if they are holding any back or not.
Yes, limited, plus the thousand or so they released in Asia.
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Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions?
Posted by waaaaghlord Wed Sep 24, 2008 6:41 am
Another UKer asking for a helping hand with these. Prime I can pass on but if anyone is willing to order an extra of Megatron, Dragstrip and Overkill drop me a PM so we can work something out.
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Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions?
Posted by Kryptikore Wed Sep 24, 2008 2:43 pm
I would love to see prime repainted as Motormaster and then have Fansproject do some retooling to there Ultra magnus trailer to have a complete Motormaster! I do want to know if hasbro is going to release there version of Wildrider or do I have no other choice but to buy the Henkei version?
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Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions?
Posted by Barrelass Wed Sep 24, 2008 3:14 pm
Well, HTS now has the set of 4 up as a group for a couple bucks off, $59.99. Doesn't really help me since I have ordered and only want two of them.
http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/ProductsBy ... 22934&PG=1
http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/ProductsBy ... 22934&PG=1
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Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions?
Posted by nightbolt Sun Sep 28, 2008 12:12 pm
did everyone forget that the prime and megs molds sucked terribly?!
if they dont suck as much as the ultimate battle 2pack, i might pick up megs.
if they dont suck as much as the ultimate battle 2pack, i might pick up megs.
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Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions?
Posted by nightbolt Sun Sep 28, 2008 12:18 pm
sorry for the double post but, THERS ONLY 800 MEGATRONS?!?! I GOTTA HURRY!!!!!! 
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Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions?
Posted by Tigertrack Sun Sep 28, 2008 4:53 pm
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nightbolt wrote:sorry for the double post but, THERS ONLY 800 MEGATRONS?!?! I GOTTA HURRY!!!!!!
So suck is okay, if it could possible be of the limited variety?
Remember, HTS may say 800, but in Australia there will be more. WHo knows how many.
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