New Takara United In-Package Images: Axalon, Ark Unicron, Optimus Primal, & Beast Megatron
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Feb 22, 2012 at 10:21pm CST
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Re: New Takara United In-Package Images: Axalon, Ark Unicron, Optimus Primal, & Beast Megatron
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Comment by Rated X
Feb 22, 2012
Easy pass. Although Megatron might look good nent to Cindasaur and the original to make G2 Firecons.
Re: New Takara United In-Package Images: Axalon, Ark Unicron, Optimus Primal, & Beast Megatron
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Comment by DevastaTTor
Feb 22, 2012
Seems a bit excessive to box single deluxe figures.
Re: New Takara United In-Package Images: Axalon, Ark Unicron, Optimus Primal, & Beast Megatron
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Comment by UltraPrimal
Feb 22, 2012
I don't get it. Why is Axalon on a card, while the other 3 are in boxes, but they're all deluxes? 
Re: New Takara United In-Package Images: Axalon, Ark Unicron, Optimus Primal, & Beast Megatron
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My theory is that with either their shape (BW Megs) or their accessories (BW Primal), they could not fit into TT's deluxe-sized packaging, and so they had to upgrade one size category.
I can't wait for Axalon, the others are passes to me.
Comment by Mkall
Feb 22, 2012
UltraPrimal wrote:I don't get it. Why is Axalon on a card, while the other 3 are in boxes, but they're all deluxes?
My theory is that with either their shape (BW Megs) or their accessories (BW Primal), they could not fit into TT's deluxe-sized packaging, and so they had to upgrade one size category.
I can't wait for Axalon, the others are passes to me.
Re: New Takara United In-Package Images: Axalon, Ark Unicron, Optimus Primal, & Beast Megatron
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Comment by Rated X
Feb 22, 2012
The packaging isnt the only thing that is bigger...
Check out the prices...
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... ers+united
Check out the prices...
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... ers+united
Re: New Takara United In-Package Images: Axalon, Ark Unicron, Optimus Primal, & Beast Megatron
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That makes no sense to me. They're freaking deluxe figures. Are fans paying for a voyager box now?
Comment by DevastaTTor
Feb 22, 2012
Rated X wrote:The packaging isnt the only thing that is bigger...
Check out the prices...
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... ers+united
That makes no sense to me. They're freaking deluxe figures. Are fans paying for a voyager box now?
Re: New Takara United In-Package Images: Axalon, Ark Unicron, Optimus Primal, & Beast Megatron
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Comment by Screamfleet
Feb 22, 2012
Axalon is interesting, wish he had a maximal symbol, not an autobot symbol, though I doubt I'll get him because his price will be too high for what he is.
Re: New Takara United In-Package Images: Axalon, Ark Unicron, Optimus Primal, & Beast Megatron
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They wouldn't fit in the deluxe packaging, thus Takara had to bump them up a category. We saw this coming a long ways away, I'm surprised people are surprised.
Comment by Mkall
Feb 22, 2012
DevastaTTor wrote:Rated X wrote:The packaging isnt the only thing that is bigger...
Check out the prices...
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... ers+united
That makes no sense to me. They're freaking deluxe figures. Are fans paying for a voyager box now?
They wouldn't fit in the deluxe packaging, thus Takara had to bump them up a category. We saw this coming a long ways away, I'm surprised people are surprised.
Re: New Takara United In-Package Images: Axalon, Ark Unicron, Optimus Primal, & Beast Megatron
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Comment by funklizard
Feb 22, 2012
I think this is the first wave of United that has absolutely nothing of interest to me.
As there are interesting happenings elsewhere, I'm a bit grateful for that.
As there are interesting happenings elsewhere, I'm a bit grateful for that.
Re: New Takara United In-Package Images: Axalon, Ark Unicron, Optimus Primal, & Beast Megatron
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Comment by combiner711
Feb 23, 2012
Im not surprised anymore to see an increased in price of Takara's product, they find collectors around the world are even ready to bite the expensive 3rd party product. 
Re: New Takara United In-Package Images: Axalon, Ark Unicron, Optimus Primal, & Beast Megatron
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Comment by RhA
Feb 23, 2012
I never got Megatron the first time, so now will get that guy. The rest... Nah.
Re: New Takara United In-Package Images: Axalon, Ark Unicron, Optimus Primal, & Beast Megatron
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Comment by CrimsonPrime
Feb 23, 2012
50 dollars!? Christ...PASS !
Re: New Takara United In-Package Images: Axalon, Ark Unicron, Optimus Primal, & Beast Megatron
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Comment by fenrir72
Feb 23, 2012
The Japanese versions are always expensive. Factoring the extra shipping(especially if you live in the continental United States.
Just imagine how much the CMs Gutto Kuro Minerva figure would cost?
Just imagine how much the CMs Gutto Kuro Minerva figure would cost?
Re: New Takara United In-Package Images: Axalon, Ark Unicron, Optimus Primal, & Beast Megatron
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Comment by Giant Purple Griffin
Feb 23, 2012
They actually use the word "gimmick" on the packaging--that's hilarious.
Re: New Takara United In-Package Images: Axalon, Ark Unicron, Optimus Primal, & Beast Megatron
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Comment by Megatron Wolf
Feb 23, 2012
all 4 are good molds but all ready own them, that megatron is nice though as is unicron but i dont need em.
Re: New Takara United In-Package Images: Axalon, Ark Unicron, Optimus Primal, & Beast Megatron
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Didn't Hasbro make them fit in deluxe packaging? I was never interested in these but remember them on a card.
Comment by DevastaTTor
Feb 23, 2012
Mkall wrote:DevastaTTor wrote:Rated X wrote:The packaging isnt the only thing that is bigger...
Check out the prices...
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... ers+united
That makes no sense to me. They're freaking deluxe figures. Are fans paying for a voyager box now?
They wouldn't fit in the deluxe packaging, thus Takara had to bump them up a category. We saw this coming a long ways away, I'm surprised people are surprised.
Didn't Hasbro make them fit in deluxe packaging? I was never interested in these but remember them on a card.
Re: New Takara United In-Package Images: Axalon, Ark Unicron, Optimus Primal, & Beast Megatron
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Comment by Sodan-1
Feb 23, 2012
Still can't figure the logic behind Unicron as the Ark, but I admit that action shot on the back of the box makes Optimus Primal a damn sight more appealing.
Still, I'll pass on all four.
Still, I'll pass on all four.
Re: New Takara United In-Package Images: Axalon, Ark Unicron, Optimus Primal, & Beast Megatron
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They were and did fit in the card BUT if you compare a deluxe of AEC to a deluxe of today you will notice that they are more bulky in size. The United packaging was made with the modern figs in mind.
Comment by Mkall
Feb 23, 2012
DevastaTTor wrote:Mkall wrote:DevastaTTor wrote:Rated X wrote:The packaging isnt the only thing that is bigger...
Check out the prices...
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... ers+united
That makes no sense to me. They're freaking deluxe figures. Are fans paying for a voyager box now?
They wouldn't fit in the deluxe packaging, thus Takara had to bump them up a category. We saw this coming a long ways away, I'm surprised people are surprised.
Didn't Hasbro make them fit in deluxe packaging? I was never interested in these but remember them on a card.
They were and did fit in the card BUT if you compare a deluxe of AEC to a deluxe of today you will notice that they are more bulky in size. The United packaging was made with the modern figs in mind.
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Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Feb 23, 2012
Well, that explains the price increase seen when the pre-orders went up. Primal and Beast Megatron are the only interesting ones, but if I can see the originals for cheaper I'd be all over it.
Re: New Takara United In-Package Images: Axalon, Ark Unicron, Optimus Primal, & Beast Megatron
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Comment by Gauntlet101010
Feb 23, 2012
Unicron was tempting, but not at this price!
It's REALLY stupid to have these guys marketed as voyages. What a rip off. Couldn't they have been packaged in robot mode?
It's REALLY stupid to have these guys marketed as voyages. What a rip off. Couldn't they have been packaged in robot mode?
