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News Credits: 665 · by **Skowl** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 6:21 pm

TFW2005.com has posted images of new Robot Heroes figures, in never-before-seen "Transformers Universe" packaging, which is the continuation of the Transformers Classics line.

The images show us two Generation 1 versus packs: Sunstreaker vs Galvatron and Hound vs blitzwing; and two Beast Wars packs: Rattrap vs Megatron and Cheetor vs Blackarachnia.

See the images in their original thread by clicking here

News Credits: 3 · by **Archanubis** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 6:29 pm

Why is it Hasbro can never pack an Optimus character with Megatron? And why can't they pack Rodimus with Galvatron? I mean, wouldn't these match-ups have made better sense?

Then again, this is Hasbro we're talking about.

by **Prowl Pants** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 6:36 pm

Any word on a release date for these packs?

News Credits: 665 · by **Skowl** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 6:43 pm

Thunderscream wrote:Why is it Hasbro can never pack an Optimus character with Megatron? And why can't they pack Rodimus with Galvatron? I mean, wouldn't these match-ups have made better sense?

It's simple marketing. Packing Primes and Megatrons seperately with other third-tier characters forces you to buy multiple packs, thus making them more money.

News Credits: 1 · by **Jeysie** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 6:45 pm

I've been a little "whatever" on the character choices for these so far, but I definitely want that adorable Hound/Blitzwing set.

News Credits: 8 · by **Liege Evilmus** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 6:48 pm

The yellow on BlackArachnia is blinding, but it works!

I got all the G1 figs, I skipped the movie versions, but I have to say I've been eagerly waiting for these!

So once again, when they hit the shelves I shall wave them tauntingly infront of the 3 inch Titanium shelf warmers :grin:

News Credits: 1 · by **ChrisRiss** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 7:09 pm

I hope they make a silverbolt to go with the Blackarachnia

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 7:24 pm

Hey, check it out. The first show-accurate Blackarachnia. :-P

News Credits: 23 · by **1337W422102** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 8:09 pm

I'm going to get them all. Looks like they reduced the size of Miss Arachnia's upper chassis.

News Credits: 8 · by **Liege Evilmus** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 8:24 pm

Curse them!

Still, I love the fact that they based her on an Asian Striper!

We'll never get something that cool again :cry:

News Credits: 3 · by **Highbeam** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 8:26 pm

I'm doomed to buy the G1 sets

Hound is so cute!!! Have to have him anyway cuz he's a Jeep.

News Credits: 1 · by **mattyc1007** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 8:27 pm

i never really wanted any roobot heroes but noew im wanting that houndy and blitzy set

by **Nemesis Cyberplex** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 8:55 pm

The site's not working for me.....I can't see them.

News Credits: 9 · by **Zeds** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 9:59 pm

G1-licious!

News Credits: 668 · by **Autobot032** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 10:31 pm

Oooh! Oooh! Please let that be the actual, permanent packaging! PUH-LEEZE! YES!

Oh yeah. Robots. Heroes. Neat and whatever.

THE PACKAGING RULES!

News Credits: 665 · by **Skowl** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 10:51 pm

Anyone else wonder if they'll make Transformers Animated Robot Heroes? Their designs are so simple and smooth, they'd be perfect for the Heroes line.

Nice stuff, packaging is sharp - Hound and Blitzwing are adorable, maybe one of the best Heroes sets yet. I LOVE the Beast Wars guys too, but why is Megatron blue with a purple face? He looks like he's wearing a children's snowsuit...

by **Predacon Rampage** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 6:54 am

I really hope they release a Heroes Beast wars Rampage it will be his second toy. :PRAY:

by **Starscreams bad comedy** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 12:32 pm

YES!

I love these little guys. Cant wait for them to come out. Much better than the crappy movie versions.
:grin:

by **Aerrow** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 12:40 pm

These look great. And like others I do dig the packaging with these. Looks like we get a first look at what the new "TF Universe" logo will loook like.

I've got all the G1 RH (skipped the movie set) so these are a no brainer for me.

-Aerrow

News Credits: 23 · by **1337W422102** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 1:36 pm

Predacon Rampage wrote:I really hope they release a Heroes Beast wars Rampage it will be his second toy.

Didn't he have an exclusive repaint? Like a Convention exclusive or something? It was black and looked badass!

by **Predacon Rampage** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 1:43 pm

1337W422102 wrote:
Predacon Rampage wrote:I really hope they release a Heroes Beast wars Rampage it will be his second toy.

Didn't he have an exclusive repaint? Like a Convention exclusive or something? It was black and looked badass!

Shocktaract, repaint as a new character doesn't count.

News Credits: 2 · by **Decepticon Spike** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 1:59 pm

I'm really liking that Hound figure!

News Credits: 1 · by **ragingtsunami726** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 5:53 pm

Where did these pics come from? How do people get these in-packaging? Thievery?

News Credits: 11 · by **Overcracker** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 6:00 pm

They do look really nice. I might just have to give in, and pick up Hound and Blitzwing. and maybe Cheetor and black Arachnia.

The packaging looks sharp. Better than Animated.

News Credits: 9 · by **Sowndwave76** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 10:45 pm

I wouldn't doubt if they make animated robot heroes...
It just makes more business sense to me; even though I'd prefer to see more obscure G1 characters, it probably won't happen.
BUT, I like the Animated style so much, I guess I'll be happy either way.