RUMOR: Unite For The Universe Prime & Megatron Cancelled?!
Saturday, March 27th, 2010 4:31PM CDT
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Sadly, it does look like a possibility. Reports are coming in confirming that
Toys R Us Japan has cancelled their preorders for Unite For The Universe Prime and Megatron. Speculation persists that the Jetfire add-on piece for Voyager Prime may still make it to the market eventually, but when or in what form is still unknown. Keep your eyes on Seibertron.com for more updates on this developing story and all your other TransFormers needs!
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Re: RUMOR: Unite For The Universe Prime & Megatron Cancelled?! (1058741)
Posted by
Fires_Of_Inferno on March 27th, 2010 @ 4:35pm CDT
This is excellent Germain news.
Really though, that sucks because this set is looking pretty sweet.
Re: RUMOR: Unite For The Universe Prime & Megatron Cancelled?! (1058752)
Posted by
Alex Jones on March 27th, 2010 @ 4:58pm CDT
Slightly disappointed considering that this looks to be the better repaints of Prime. On the otherhand, this Voyager mold is not selling like hot cakes. Also I wonder if it is wise to release this version of Prime while releasing a new Voyager mold a few months later. I am more disappointed that Megatron is also canceled.
Re: RUMOR: Unite For The Universe Prime & Megatron Cancelled?! (1058762)
Posted by
Autobot Strider on March 27th, 2010 @ 5:32pm CDT
Hmm, I never saw the Megatron toy, where there pics available?
As for the cancellation of Prime... well I'm not really suprised. I'm sure anyone who wants the Voyager mold already has it, since it's been released so many times. I would certainly consider picking up the Jetfire-parts add-on for my ROTF V-ger Prime, but I have a hard time believing that it would be sold seperately.
Re: RUMOR: Unite For The Universe Prime & Megatron Cancelled?! (1058763)
Posted by
Megazarak on March 27th, 2010 @ 5:34pm CDT
Even if the regular Voyager Primes aren't selling too well (probably because they've made so many with barely a difference in the decoes), I'd think that if they kept the Voyager price and just added the Jetfire parts it would help sell them quite a bit more than just the regular Primes. Also, the first Megatron was painted with some weird green colour, I'm pretty sure this version of him would definitely sell a lot more. Shame if they have been cancelled (assuming this affects the Hasbro version, if there ever was one), I was looking forward to getting both of them.
Re: RUMOR: Unite For The Universe Prime & Megatron Cancelled?! (1058765)
Posted by
Blurrz on March 27th, 2010 @ 5:47pm CDT
Re: RUMOR: Unite For The Universe Prime & Megatron Cancelled?! (1058799)
Posted by
Forgotten on March 27th, 2010 @ 8:24pm CDT
I certainly will not shed any tears over the Primefire figure. But I was looking forward to getting another Megatron.
Re: RUMOR: Unite For The Universe Prime & Megatron Cancelled?! (1058812)
Posted by
Zyborg on March 27th, 2010 @ 9:40pm CDT
That sucks!!! I was waiting to buy this Prime.
Re: RUMOR: Unite For The Universe Prime & Megatron Cancelled?! (1058847)
Posted by
yellow Camaro on March 28th, 2010 @ 2:00am CDT
Too bad... I hope to see the Jetfire add-on sold separately, or remolded for the new Voyager mold
Re: RUMOR: Unite For The Universe Prime & Megatron Cancelled?! (1058849)
Posted by
Mechastrike on March 28th, 2010 @ 2:44am CDT
well this sucks. i was looking forward for Optimus w/ a trailer. might as well stick to my Classics.
Re: RUMOR: Unite For The Universe Prime & Megatron Cancelled?! (1058901)
Posted by
ang3l3s on March 28th, 2010 @ 10:38am CDT
Well that's just great, i was wanting that megatron but thats gone to hell, why couldn't they just cancel the jetfire mistake instead??
Re: RUMOR: Unite For The Universe Prime & Megatron Cancelled?! (1058915)
Posted by
Jacob P. Galvatron on March 28th, 2010 @ 11:47am CDT
What!?
No!! Don't cancel Jet-Optimus!
Re: RUMOR: Unite For The Universe Prime & Megatron Cancelled?! (1058934)
Posted by
Autobot032 on March 28th, 2010 @ 2:09pm CDT
Wait...what?
They're being canceled too?
What the heck is going on lately?
Hasbro might be axing Animated, Takara might be axing these guys, what gives??
I don't remember ever hearing both companies canceling something at the same time.
Re: RUMOR: Unite For The Universe Prime & Megatron Cancelled?! (1058937)
Posted by
Grahf on March 28th, 2010 @ 2:20pm CDT
It doesn't bother me one bit. I've already painted one if my Megs in that color scheme anyway. I would like the Jetfire pieces, but I can easily live without them.
Re: RUMOR: Unite For The Universe Prime & Megatron Cancelled?! (1059302)
Posted by
kirbenvost on March 29th, 2010 @ 1:17pm CDT
Slightly disappointing, as I was thinking of picking up the Megatron, but I can live without it. Maybe they'll finally give us a good Megatron for TF3.
Re: RUMOR: Unite For The Universe Prime & Megatron Cancelled?! (1060075)
Posted by
Mach on March 31st, 2010 @ 8:06am CDT
As we have reported before that the possible cancellation of Unite For Universe series Jetpower Optimus Prime & Megatron, however reports from Japanese toy store - Red Mercury that this line is still on. In fact, both Prime & Megatron toys are just been delayed.
Initial release date was set on 26th June 2010 for these figures, now the new scheduled release date will be between August and September 2010.
Collectors that are keen on both of the figures can now look forward to it rather than feel disappointed.
Check out Red Mercury post here:
http://www.redmercury.co.jp/shop/detail ... A-RED-6857& here:
http://www.redmercury.co.jp/shop/detail ... A-RED-6858
Re: RUMOR: Unite For The Universe Prime & Megatron Cancelled?! (1060086)
Posted by
HighPrime on March 31st, 2010 @ 8:22am CDT
Great news. (Still) looking forward to both of these guys.
Re: RUMOR: Unite For The Universe Prime & Megatron Cancelled?! (1060088)
Posted by
Mkall on March 31st, 2010 @ 8:27am CDT
Good news for those looking forward to them.
Re: RUMOR: Unite For The Universe Prime & Megatron Cancelled?! (1060091)
Posted by
Solrac333 on March 31st, 2010 @ 8:29am CDT
That's fine with me. My wallet can rest a little.
Re: RUMOR: Unite For The Universe Prime & Megatron Cancelled?! (1060095)
Posted by
Jacob P. Galvatron on March 31st, 2010 @ 8:59am CDT
Oh joy.
Re: RUMOR: Unite For The Universe Prime & Megatron Cancelled?! (1060123)
Posted by
JRFitzpatrick7 on March 31st, 2010 @ 11:07am CDT
This is great news! Those pics look beautiful! I like how megatron's gamera shell is obscured and faded into the background, great looking figure, much better color scheme! Optimus looks fantastic, I hadn't noticed his blade before, jetfire suit looks incredible
Re: RUMOR: Unite For The Universe Prime & Megatron Cancelled?! (1060146)
Posted by
Mindmaster on March 31st, 2010 @ 11:47am CDT
Thank God, I really wanted them so badly, especially that Prime/Jetfire combo. Can't wait for them not to be delayed!
Re: RUMOR: Unite For The Universe Prime & Megatron Cancelled?! (1060153)
Posted by
kirbenvost on March 31st, 2010 @ 12:00pm CDT
lol, how many rumors have been posted an debunked shortly after in recent months? Just goes to show we shouldn't believe everything, I suppose..
How much are these going to be in USD, roughly? I'd almost consider selling off my first Voyager Prime for this. Although I'm debating tryiing to find Jetfire on clearance just so I can display my leader Prime with the rest of my powered-up Primes. If only they gave ol' Jetty a red & white repaint.
Re: RUMOR: Unite For The Universe Prime & Megatron Cancelled?! (1060199)
Posted by
Blurrz on March 31st, 2010 @ 2:26pm CDT
kirbenvost wrote:lol, how many rumors have been posted an debunked shortly after in recent months? Just goes to show we shouldn't believe everything, I suppose..
.
I'd also like to mention that all rumors that I post come to fruition.
Re: RUMOR: Unite For The Universe Prime & Megatron Cancelled?! (1060516)
Posted by
kirbenvost on April 1st, 2010 @ 12:01pm CDT
Blurrz wrote:kirbenvost wrote:lol, how many rumors have been posted an debunked shortly after in recent months? Just goes to show we shouldn't believe everything, I suppose..
.
I'd also like to mention that all rumors that I post come to fruition.
I thought you posted the one about Animated Rodimus being cancelled?
lol, perhaps I'm mistaken.
Re: RUMOR: Unite For The Universe Prime & Megatron Cancelled?! (1060652)
Posted by
syphonn on April 1st, 2010 @ 7:14pm CDT
I would buy this, probably.