City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor

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Fansproject has provided information and pictures about their upcoming custom armor for Classics Ultra Magnus.

Hello, All TF fans! The UM trailer Armor is called: “City Commander”, it’s a fully transformable, completely colored and assembled. Same as the CJ upgrade kit which is designed and fan-made by us. These Fan-made projects are the first two projects we worked on. The CJ upgrade kit was a limited run with very low quantities produced, which were just enough to offer to some fan-clubs only. Unfortunely, City Commander will be limited quantities with a locked SRP, and mainly offered to North American Fans this time. Please contact your favourite online retailer for more details about the City Commander. Thanks and please enjoy these preview pictures!

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Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683073)
Posted by Supreme Convoy on April 18th, 2008 @ 2:04am CDT

Man that looks so awesome!

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683075)
Posted by zodconvoy on April 18th, 2008 @ 2:04am CDT

BBTS wrote:Hi - I'm trying to get a contact with the TFClub company, I"m not sure yet if or when we'll be able to, but we are trying

Thanks!
Joel Boblit
President
http://www.BigBadToyStore.com

This is the response I received back on Feb 28th when I emailed BBTS this very question so I know they are interested. Like I told BBTS when I emailed them: if they carry it, I'll preorder two of them. Same goes for the Prime trailer from earlier this week.

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683081)
Posted by Skullcrunchberries on April 18th, 2008 @ 2:17am CDT

Transformable AND spiffy looking? I'm set.

Too bad "limited" pretty much translated to "cooking your boots to feed yourself expensive" :\

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683094)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on April 18th, 2008 @ 3:14am CDT

Oh, this looks BOSS!
So, any predictions on cost?

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683098)
Posted by TimPilot on April 18th, 2008 @ 3:43am CDT

Holy Mahoney :grin:

Sign me up for one.. To bad Classic Ultra Magnus is unavaliable in Norway. Guess I'll be searching for it on Ebay now

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683110)
Posted by Geekee1 on April 18th, 2008 @ 4:39am CDT

I can't wait for this to become available, it's a definite preorder.

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683122)
Posted by Autobot Jazz on April 18th, 2008 @ 5:39am CDT

I can't wait for this to be up on BBTS. I just hope it's not as expensive(or more) than the CJ upgrade.

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683133)
Posted by Air Commander Starscream on April 18th, 2008 @ 6:10am CDT

Oh I would pay the most likely outrageous fee for this since it's going to be a limited run. This is exactly what we need to set UM apart from Prime.

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683149)
Posted by Hyre on April 18th, 2008 @ 6:47am CDT

I find the pouty lips a little odd, but all in all, I will certainly be checking around for City Commander, as he looks perfect. Here's hoping he and the Prime trailer are both decent prices!

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683152)
Posted by TFBuyer on April 18th, 2008 @ 6:58am CDT

I, too, would like to see the price on this set, but those pics clinched a buy for me... I can't wait to see the trailer hooked up to Magnus' alt mode, either.

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683156)
Posted by DMSL on April 18th, 2008 @ 7:39am CDT

Come on make it avail to Europe as well i want one too.

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683208)
Posted by dragons on April 18th, 2008 @ 9:51am CDT

from looking at a long time i dont think he can transform in to trailer mode but its still in prototpye stage which could be the reason why its taking so long robot mode and to make transform into truck mode looks great looking forward to final version & boxart

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683215)
Posted by qwailo on April 18th, 2008 @ 10:08am CDT

MAN! North America only? Why? Have they not looked at their own product?????

They should increase the production of that UM-Armor because i would bet MY LIFE that a majority of the people using this site, other sites and all transformers fans will want that!

Why issolate potential customers?

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683218)
Posted by leader magnus prime on April 18th, 2008 @ 10:11am CDT

where could i get one :-?

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683221)
Posted by Tigertrack on April 18th, 2008 @ 10:14am CDT

Good looking! It is super nice, and will be a nice addition for some folks to put on their CLASSICS UM.

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683233)
Posted by Glitcher on April 18th, 2008 @ 10:34am CDT

Still looking good, but I don't understand why it should be limited to North America. I'm in Belgium, so does that mean I won't be able to order it?

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683246)
Posted by Talous on April 18th, 2008 @ 10:53am CDT

As awsome as that looks I really doubt it'll be in my price range. Here's hopeing though.

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683258)
Posted by City Commander on April 18th, 2008 @ 11:14am CDT

I MUST have one of these sets!

I hate that it's always just the US that receives these things.

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683262)
Posted by Optimus_Prime_Al on April 18th, 2008 @ 11:18am CDT

Where can I get that and a new keyboard because I just ruined my work one because I drooled all over it.

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683263)
Posted by zodconvoy on April 18th, 2008 @ 11:19am CDT

Well, I just emailed BBTS about it again. Fortunately, I had the reference number and their response email so it shouldn't be too long until I get a response. When I do I'll post it here, again.

This seems a little backwards to me, us having to coldcall retailers. Not much of an announcement when you think about it, just new pics.

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683268)
Posted by qwailo on April 18th, 2008 @ 11:23am CDT

Dealer wrote:I MUST have one of these sets!

I hate that it's always just the US that receives these things.

im with you brother, it's bordering on racism if you ask me.

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683272)
Posted by City Commander on April 18th, 2008 @ 11:26am CDT

qwailo wrote:
Dealer wrote:I MUST have one of these sets!

I hate that it's always just the US that receives these things.

im with you brother, it's bordering on racism if you ask me.

It is just ridiculous.

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683277)
Posted by robotrik on April 18th, 2008 @ 11:38am CDT

I'd like to see how exactly he "fully transforms" cause it looks realy cool.

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683279)
Posted by Hard Hacker on April 18th, 2008 @ 11:44am CDT

I finf it annoying that they only ship to the United States. Not enough oppertunities to pimp our Magnus in the UK. If I see thise set on eBay or if them ammend that rather irriating shipping limitation, I'll buy it gladly.

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683286)
Posted by GreenLantern of Cybertron on April 18th, 2008 @ 11:52am CDT

I want this, bad.
I will kill for this.
just tell me who.

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683294)
Posted by zodconvoy on April 18th, 2008 @ 12:02pm CDT

robotrik wrote:I'd like to see how exactly he "fully transforms" cause it looks realy cool.

SHAZAM!

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683296)
Posted by zodconvoy on April 18th, 2008 @ 12:05pm CDT

Less than 20 minutes later I receive this:

BBTS wrote:Hi,

I have received a ton of emails today regarding this item and Joel told me that we are currently still working on getting them and do not have any further info at this time, sorry!

Thanks!
Jessica
BBTS Customer Service Manager
http://www.BigBadToyStore.com

So, there's that answer.

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683311)
Posted by rhinox555 on April 18th, 2008 @ 12:25pm CDT

US only? no no no f*ck no!
Couldn't they have said so when they released the first pics?
First they get me worked up about an upgrade kit for my favourite character,and then they wait a long time just to tell me i ain't getting it? DAMN!

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683334)
Posted by Firebird on April 18th, 2008 @ 12:43pm CDT

rhinox555 wrote:US only? no no no f*ck no!
Couldn't they have said so when they released the first pics?
First they get me worked up about an upgrade kit for my favourite character,and then they wait a long time just to tell me i ain't getting it? DAMN!

Don't worry it's US retailers only. If Joel from Bigbadtoystore or any other online retailer can get a shipment of them you can just order the upgrade from them.

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683344)
Posted by Zeds on April 18th, 2008 @ 12:51pm CDT

Looks pretty damn sweet from where I am sitting.

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683367)
Posted by First-Aid on April 18th, 2008 @ 1:13pm CDT

Hot damn...that's frickin AWESOME! I normally don't get these things but I'm gonna shell out for this one... :grin:

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683369)
Posted by ThunderThruster on April 18th, 2008 @ 1:15pm CDT

qwailo wrote:MAN! North America only? Why? Have they not looked at their own product?????

They should increase the production of that UM-Armor because i would bet MY LIFE that a majority of the people using this site, other sites and all transformers fans will want that!

Why issolate potential customers?
LETS CAMPAIN FOR BOTCON-EUROPE! BRITS, FRENCH, GERMANS...WE ALL DESERVE OUR OWN EXCLUSIVES!

agreed, why dis-hearten over 50% of the fandom!? i thought they originally said this was going to be on a wider release, so that anyone who wanted one could get one?

Dealer wrote:
qwailo wrote:
Dealer wrote:I MUST have one of these sets!

I hate that it's always just the US that receives these things.

im with you brother, it's bordering on racism if you ask me.

It is just ridiculous.

i'll third that!

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683421)
Posted by Cyber-Kun on April 18th, 2008 @ 1:55pm CDT

I've never, ever been interested in buying any of these upgrade kits or such, but this will be my first, this is absolutely GORGEOUS!
I'm defiantly going to buy this!
...
and now I have to find a Classics Ultra Magnus

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683447)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on April 18th, 2008 @ 2:18pm CDT

I'm REALLY wanting this...
And since I've passed on all the MP's, I'll get at least one, and maybe even two.
I wonder what the limit per customer will be?

I personally think it is WRONG that they don't increase the number of these that are made, and sell outside of the U.S.
For that matter, why doesn't Hasbro get in on this, make some sort of deal, and re-release Magnus?
And potentially go beyond that, and sell Magnus WITH the kit?
I'm not saying try to re-sale Magnus in stores, just online companies.
That way, Hasbro can really avoid "shelf-warming" and potentially big financial loss.

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683472)
Posted by pt206 on April 18th, 2008 @ 3:14pm CDT

Sowndwave76 wrote:I'm REALLY wanting this...
And since I've passed on all the MP's, I'll get at least one, and maybe even two.
I wonder what the limit per customer will be?

I personally think it is WRONG that they don't increase the number of these that are made, and sell outside of the U.S.
For that matter, why doesn't Hasbro get in on this, make some sort of deal, and re-release Magnus?
And potentially go beyond that, and sell Magnus WITH the kit?
I'm not saying try to re-sale Magnus in stores, just online companies.
That way, Hasbro can really avoid "shelf-warming" and potentially big financial loss.

What shelf warming? UM was an exclusive that some people (I'm one of them) couldn't find at retail. Shelf warming on most exclusives is the fault of the store. I counted 31 MP SS's at one Wal-Mart and some people couldn't find any.

Hasbro and "financial loss" don't belong in the same sentence. In less than six months my Hasbro stock has gone up almost 50%. It's up over 2.5% today.

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683475)
Posted by Kryptikore on April 18th, 2008 @ 3:15pm CDT

I want that upgrade BAD! Will give left "Cough" for it! Well not that extreme, but will be looking!

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683476)
Posted by rpetras on April 18th, 2008 @ 3:18pm CDT

*singing*
Magnus is gonna look cool!
Magnus is gonna look cool!

Super, super coo-ool!

Gonna have some armor!

Maybe gonna get two!

Yea yea yea yea yea yea!!!

*/singing*

:APPLAUSE:

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683498)
Posted by Iron Prime on April 18th, 2008 @ 3:43pm CDT

pt206 wrote:
Sowndwave76 wrote:I'm REALLY wanting this...
And since I've passed on all the MP's, I'll get at least one, and maybe even two.
I wonder what the limit per customer will be?

I personally think it is WRONG that they don't increase the number of these that are made, and sell outside of the U.S.
For that matter, why doesn't Hasbro get in on this, make some sort of deal, and re-release Magnus?
And potentially go beyond that, and sell Magnus WITH the kit?
I'm not saying try to re-sale Magnus in stores, just online companies.
That way, Hasbro can really avoid "shelf-warming" and potentially big financial loss.

What shelf warming? UM was an exclusive that some people (I'm one of them) couldn't find at retail. Shelf warming on most exclusives is the fault of the store. I counted 31 MP SS's at one Wal-Mart and some people couldn't find any.

Hasbro and "financial loss" don't belong in the same sentence. In less than six months my Hasbro stock has gone up almost 50%. It's up over 2.5% today.

I couldn't find an MP SS to save my life! But earlier I was up to my ears in UM/SW two packs at all the Targets.....

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683500)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on April 18th, 2008 @ 3:45pm CDT

pt206 wrote:
Sowndwave76 wrote:I'm REALLY wanting this...
And since I've passed on all the MP's, I'll get at least one, and maybe even two.
I wonder what the limit per customer will be?

I personally think it is WRONG that they don't increase the number of these that are made, and sell outside of the U.S.
For that matter, why doesn't Hasbro get in on this, make some sort of deal, and re-release Magnus?
And potentially go beyond that, and sell Magnus WITH the kit?
I'm not saying try to re-sale Magnus in stores, just online companies.
That way, Hasbro can really avoid "shelf-warming" and potentially big financial loss.

What shelf warming? UM was an exclusive that some people (I'm one of them) couldn't find at retail. Shelf warming on most exclusives is the fault of the store. I counted 31 MP SS's at one Wal-Mart and some people couldn't find any.

Hasbro and "financial loss" don't belong in the same sentence. In less than six months my Hasbro stock has gone up almost 50%. It's up over 2.5% today.

All I'm saying is that Hasbro is greedy enough to where they wouldn't risk putting out U.M. IN stores JUST because of an upgrade kit that's available from a couple online companies, even if the upgrade kit was given a larger production run.
Let's face it, the chances of this kit ever being IN stores is basically nil.
There are waaaay more people out there in the mass public that don't even know who U.M. is (especially kids),
and definitely not from that Classics version.
In fact, even if Magnus was released in stores with the upgrade kit, it wouldn't sell that much better.
Especially considering that the price could easily be $30-$40.
I mean, I saw today at a TRU that Hasbro wants $26+ for that Scorponok/Blackout 2 pk.

And no one's saying they don't make money... Don't try and make your points by skewing what others post...
Hasbro obviously tries to consider what will and won't make money by whatever standards they feel are worthy, and what's in their best interest.
It's just unfortunate this doesn't match up more often with what people who are truly interested in TF really want.

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683543)
Posted by saberconvoy on April 18th, 2008 @ 4:34pm CDT

Cool i really like him not looking naked.

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683569)
Posted by Sideshow Sideswipe on April 18th, 2008 @ 5:05pm CDT

there's no way I could afford this, but I certainly want it, and now I regret not getting classics magnus.

HASBRO needs to get in on this action.

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683575)
Posted by qwailo on April 18th, 2008 @ 5:10pm CDT

Sowndwave76 wrote:
pt206 wrote:
Sowndwave76 wrote:I'm REALLY wanting this...
And since I've passed on all the MP's, I'll get at least one, and maybe even two.
I wonder what the limit per customer will be?

I personally think it is WRONG that they don't increase the number of these that are made, and sell outside of the U.S.
For that matter, why doesn't Hasbro get in on this, make some sort of deal, and re-release Magnus?
And potentially go beyond that, and sell Magnus WITH the kit?
I'm not saying try to re-sale Magnus in stores, just online companies.
That way, Hasbro can really avoid "shelf-warming" and potentially big financial loss.

What shelf warming? UM was an exclusive that some people (I'm one of them) couldn't find at retail. Shelf warming on most exclusives is the fault of the store. I counted 31 MP SS's at one Wal-Mart and some people couldn't find any.

Hasbro and "financial loss" don't belong in the same sentence. In less than six months my Hasbro stock has gone up almost 50%. It's up over 2.5% today.

All I'm saying is that Hasbro is greedy enough to where they wouldn't risk putting out U.M. IN stores JUST because of an upgrade kit that's available from a couple online companies, even if the upgrade kit was given a larger production run.
Let's face it, the chances of this kit ever being IN stores is basically nil.
There are waaaay more people out there in the mass public that don't even know who U.M. is (especially kids),
and definitely not from that Classics version.
In fact, even if Magnus was released in stores with the upgrade kit, it wouldn't sell that much better.
Especially considering that the price could easily be $30-$40.
I mean, I saw today at a TRU that Hasbro wants $26+ for that Scorponok/Blackout 2 pk.

And no one's saying they don't make money... Don't try and make your points by skewing what others post...
Hasbro obviously tries to consider what will and won't make money by whatever standards they feel are worthy, and what's in their best interest.
It's just unfortunate this doesn't match up more often with what people who are truly interested in TF really want.

wow this is getting serious.

But i agree Hasbro have nothing to lose. I would guess that for the same price as the custom dudes could produce 100, hasbro could produce 500 (because hasbro obviously have more resources). If the two could strike a deal...a Magnus + Armor set would make a great product.

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683629)
Posted by Liege Evilmus on April 18th, 2008 @ 6:29pm CDT

I sense bloodshed over this item.

Rightfuly spilt!

I contacted these people direct for th CJ Upgrade, and just sent them another email about this. I hope they reply.

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683631)
Posted by Autobot Snake Eyes on April 18th, 2008 @ 6:32pm CDT

I am SO going to get that......

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683636)
Posted by pt206 on April 18th, 2008 @ 6:39pm CDT

Sowndwave76 wrote:And no one's saying they don't make money... Don't try and make your points by skewing what others post...
Hasbro obviously tries to consider what will and won't make money by whatever standards they feel are worthy, and what's in their best interest.
It's just unfortunate this doesn't match up more often with what people who are truly interested in TF really want.

You're more than welcome to point out where I "skewed" what you said.

Hasbro does what's in the best interest of share holders. The odds of seeing a trailer for Magnus at retail from them is beyond slim. How many of us are still waiting for a masterpiece Magnus trailer?

The collector's club and other entities, such as the one making this trailer, fill the void for collectors. Whenever Hasbro has put out collector pieces in large numbers here in North America they haven't sold well. How many people picked up masterpiece Prime or the reissues on clearance?

A lot of collectors seem to forget we collect a kid's toy. Your last sentence is an example of this. The people most interested in transformers isn't us on this board. There are more parents buying these toys than collectors and it's not close.

I'm just thankful transformers are more popular than ever. Popularity means more toys for all of us :grin:

Btw, you seem to have taken my post personally and I'm not sure why. There was nothing abrasive in it.

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683648)
Posted by metalformer on April 18th, 2008 @ 6:59pm CDT

That looks slagging sweet! But will the armor transforms as well? That would be neat!

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683656)
Posted by g2grimmy64 on April 18th, 2008 @ 7:18pm CDT

and now I have a reason to need the UM + Skywarp Classics 2-pack...my poor wallet... :sad:

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683671)
Posted by massprime on April 18th, 2008 @ 7:45pm CDT

As far as Hasbro is concerned, look at how they are still screwing us out of a remotely G1 accurate Arcee for the lame reason that it won't sell. Yeah right. If they really paid attention to the fans they would make even more money. Would love to see this in production. I'd at least get two. One to display and one mess with whenever I felt like. Get it right Hasbro. The people have spoken and you still aren't listening.

Re: City Commander Announcement - Classics Ultra Magnus Armor (683685)
Posted by Deadpool. on April 18th, 2008 @ 8:07pm CDT