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News Credits: 1014 · by **First Gen** » Thu May 29, 2008 9:13 am

Yesterday, Seibertron.com's own resident HMW guru Mkall let us know that BBTS.com had the new US Universe Ultra Figures available for pre-order. Today he does it again, this time, the Japanese versions of the same Universe 2.0 figures have hit the pre-order list.

Onslaught

Powerglide

and Silverbolt

These Japanese Universe 2.0 figures sport a more "G1 accurate" color scheme and are available for pre-order at a $54.99 USD pricepoint. Click on their respective names to view each pre-order page.

News Credits: 8 · by **Liege Evilmus** » Thu May 29, 2008 9:17 am

Yep, RodimusConvoy13 already tipped us off.

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=40070&p=710385#p710385

News Credits: 194 · by **RodimusConvoy13** » Thu May 29, 2008 9:18 am

Aw, man! I missed out on a front page credit!

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=40070

I think mine was up first

News Credits: 1014 · by **First Gen** » Thu May 29, 2008 9:38 am

Yeah. Mkall's email beat you, but since you're doing such a great job at giving us great info, you'll get the nod to boot. I'll link your forum into the news post. Thanks.

News Credits: 194 · by **RodimusConvoy13** » Thu May 29, 2008 9:43 am

First Gen wrote:Yeah. Mkall's email beat you, but since you're doing such a great job at giving us great info, you'll get the nod to boot. I'll link your forum into the news post. Thanks.

sweet.. you rock! :grin:

News Credits: 8 · by **NuclearConvoy** » Thu May 29, 2008 11:21 am

Bloody heck...
Well, I might be able to cope with an october release...
I must ponder for a while first.

News Credits: 7 · by **waaaaghlord** » Thu May 29, 2008 12:09 pm

Well the price tag on these is what the Hasbro versions will work out at at UK retail, so that's not so bad. I might put in a preorder for Powerglide in a few days, as he'll probably be the most in demand when these come out, the other two I want over the Hasbro versions but I think I can stand to chase once they're out and see if I can get a better price on them. Might just see what sort of price they come to when a few more sites have their preorders up and make a final decision then. My preorder list is getting pretty pricey at the moment, and that's before anybody's listed the ehobby clear Convoy or the (presumed) Wonderfest Nemesis. And I'll be shelling out on Nightbeat and two sets of Seacons before long as well. We really are being spoiled this year.

News Credits: 8 · by **NuclearConvoy** » Thu May 29, 2008 12:13 pm

waaaaghlord wrote:Well the price tag on these is what the Hasbro versions will work out at at UK retail, so that's not so bad. I might put in a preorder for Powerglide in a few days, as he'll probably be the most in demand when these come out, the other two I want over the Hasbro versions but I think I can stand to chase once they're out and see if I can get a better price on them. Might just see what sort of price they come to when a few more sites have their preorders up and make a final decision then. My preorder list is getting pretty pricey at the moment, and that's before anybody's listed the ehobby clear Convoy or the (presumed) Wonderfest Nemesis. And I'll be shelling out on Nightbeat and two sets of Seacons before long as well. We really are being spoiled this year.

Onslaught, to me, is negligible difference between the two.
Silverbolt depends on chrome issues, I need better pictures of the Takara version.
Powerglide I want, but I'm too broke atm.

News Credits: 1 · by **rpetras** » Thu May 29, 2008 12:36 pm

Thanks all, I've been waiting for this!

I'm all pre-ordered up on PG.

I'm OK with the US releases for the other 2.

For the cost conscious fantofan has a lower price, but I use BBTS' pile 'o loot, so considering the shipping, it all works out about the same.

News Credits: 387 · by **Nekoman** » Thu May 29, 2008 12:39 pm

When will we see pictures of Sunstreaker? Will these have chrome, I don’t see any?

News Credits: 5 · by **decepticonjon** » Thu May 29, 2008 12:49 pm

rpetras wrote:Thanks all, I've been waiting for this!

I'm all pre-ordered up on PG.

I'm OK with the US releases for the other 2.

For the cost conscious fantofan has a lower price, but I use BBTS' pile 'o loot, so considering the shipping, it all works out about the same.

and bbts won't charge me till oct. besides, f2f got my money for stinky henkei tc, gotta spread the wealth

News Credits: 409 · by **Stormrider** » Thu May 29, 2008 10:30 pm

I am really psyched that some of the combiner team leaders are getting their just deserves as Ultra sized figures. It would be cool if they release a Motormaster and Hotspot as Ultras in the future.