Takara Transformers Unite Warriors Robots in Disguise Ruination Rumor

Tuesday, April 26th, 2016 11:56pm CDT

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Thanks to our resident Takara news bringer TFYuki and that Interview with Hayato Sakamoto, we bring to you something that really isn't a tease, but more of an interesting rumor. To date, Takara has avoided straight repaints in their Unite Warriors line, but on the 15th anniversary of the original Robots in Disguise cartoon, it has been brought to our attention that there is a possibility of a Unite Warriors Ruination to come!

Now, we ask that you take this with a few grains of salt seeing as how we didn't get a teaser but more of a heavy implication from some "Happy Birthday" Robots in Disguise pictures posted by TFYuki as well as a mention in the interview with Hayato Sakamoto:

When asked to tell more about how Black Convoy got his Energon Matrix, Sakamoto said that he’s waiting for a Unite Warriors Baldigus release before saying any more about that. I didn’t get to ask if he meant that there is a Unite Warriors Baldigus coming, or if he’s just wanting there to be one.

We have also mirrored the images below for you to look at. Check them out, and let us know what you think in the comments section below. And as always stay tuned to Seibertron.com for all your latest Transformers News and Galleries!

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Re: Takara Transformers Unite Warriors Robots in Disguise Ruination Rumor (1784472)
Posted by Flashwave on April 27th, 2016 @ 12:31am CDT

If they do it, I will buy it. He will probably get paired with TFSS 1.0 Scourge though.

Re: Takara Transformers Unite Warriors Robots in Disguise Ruination Rumor (1784473)
Posted by Mindmaster on April 27th, 2016 @ 12:35am CDT

If this actually happens, it'll finally give me a reason to hunt down one of those Scourges floating around!

Re: Takara Transformers Unite Warriors Robots in Disguise Ruination Rumor (1784475)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on April 27th, 2016 @ 12:44am CDT

Burn wrote:
SW's SilverHammer wrote:Literally the only thing keeping me from buying this is scrounge, I adore everything else in set exponentially.

I'll happily take Scrounge and the hands and feet off you.

Dohohohoho

Re: Takara Transformers Unite Warriors Robots in Disguise Ruination Rumor (1784477)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 27th, 2016 @ 12:50am CDT

And CW Bruticus befalls the same fate as his G1 predecessor. I wonder if they'll turn Blast Off around for Shuttler... And if Hasbro will use Ruination as an excuse to bring the Blast Off mold to the US. Wouldn't that be rich?

Re: Takara Transformers Unite Warriors Robots in Disguise Ruination Rumor (1784491)
Posted by Robogeek1973 on April 27th, 2016 @ 6:32am CDT

D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Thanks to our resident Takara news bringer TFYuki and that Interview with Hayato Sakamoto, we bring to you something that really isn't a tease, but more of an interesting rumor. To date, Takara has avoided straight repaints in their Unite Warriors line, but on the 15th anniversary of the original Robots in Disguise cartoon, it has been brought to our attention that there is a possibility of a Unite Warriors Ruination to come!

Now, we ask that you take this with a few grains of salt seeing as how we didn't get a teaser but more of a heavy implication from some "Happy Birthday" Robots in Disguise pictures posted by TFYuki as well as a mention in the interview with Hayato Sakamoto:

When asked to tell more about how Black Convoy got his Energon Matrix, Sakamoto said that he’s waiting for a Unite Warriors Baldigus release before saying any more about that. I didn’t get to ask if he meant that there is a Unite Warriors Baldigus coming, or if he’s just wanting there to be one.

We have also mirrored the images below for you to look at. Check them out, and let us know what you think in the comments section below. And as always stay tuned to Seibertron.com for all your latest Transformers News and Galleries!

I'm in for two of these if this set does indeed get made.

Re: Takara Transformers Unite Warriors Robots in Disguise Ruination Rumor (1784497)
Posted by CommanderShadowmus on April 27th, 2016 @ 8:12am CDT

Robogeek1973 wrote:
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Thanks to our resident Takara news bringer TFYuki and that Interview with Hayato Sakamoto, we bring to you something that really isn't a tease, but more of an interesting rumor. To date, Takara has avoided straight repaints in their Unite Warriors line, but on the 15th anniversary of the original Robots in Disguise cartoon, it has been brought to our attention that there is a possibility of a Unite Warriors Ruination to come!

Now, we ask that you take this with a few grains of salt seeing as how we didn't get a teaser but more of a heavy implication from some "Happy Birthday" Robots in Disguise pictures posted by TFYuki as well as a mention in the interview with Hayato Sakamoto:

When asked to tell more about how Black Convoy got his Energon Matrix, Sakamoto said that he’s waiting for a Unite Warriors Baldigus release before saying any more about that. I didn’t get to ask if he meant that there is a Unite Warriors Baldigus coming, or if he’s just wanting there to be one.

We have also mirrored the images below for you to look at. Check them out, and let us know what you think in the comments section below. And as always stay tuned to Seibertron.com for all your latest Transformers News and Galleries!

I'm in for two of these if this set does indeed get made.

If he's not screen-accurate I'm going to be pissed off beyond return...

Re: Takara Transformers Unite Warriors Robots in Disguise Ruination Rumor (1784520)
Posted by o.supreme on April 27th, 2016 @ 9:27am CDT

D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Thanks to our resident Takara news bringer TFYuki and that Interview with Hayato Sakamoto, we bring to you something that really isn't a tease, but more of an interesting rumor. To date, Takara has avoided straight repaints in their Unite Warriors line, but on the 15th anniversary of the original Robots in Disguise cartoon, it has been brought to our attention that there is a possibility of a Unite Warriors Ruination to come!

Not trying to be a downer but just a couple of things of note...

1. TT would be releasing him as Baldigus/Valdigus not Ruination.
2. TT would have nothing to celebrate this year (2016) as last year (2015) would have been the 15th anniversary of "Car Robots", they would have no reason to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Hasbro's RiD line.
3. The original "Ruination" toy released by Hasbro in 2001 was not animation accurate, and neither were any of its repaints

Not saying it is/isn't going to happen I have no clue, but just some counterpoints to the ongoing speculation. Heck if Hasbro can release a G2 Bruticus, then I'd be all for a TT CR Baldigus/Valdigus, but to me it just seems unlikely at this point. Honestly I'd love to see what TT could do with Sky Reign & Victorion, (though unlikely) keep the line going with new characters before recycling old ones.

Re: Takara Transformers Unite Warriors Robots in Disguise Ruination Rumor (1784523)
Posted by kurthy on April 27th, 2016 @ 9:48am CDT

And I think this may be the point where mold fatigue takes my interest. I don't have great memories of RID molds or the show except for that OP-UM super robot and Brave Max.

Re: Takara Transformers Unite Warriors Robots in Disguise Ruination Rumor (1784527)
Posted by Va'al on April 27th, 2016 @ 10:01am CDT

Thanks to usual suspect blacklai, over on their own blog, we have a pictorial showcase of the latest release in the Takara Tomy Unite Warriors line, featuring the continuities mix-and-match afternoon special Combiner Haunt Grand Galvatron! Included in the set are a lighter shade of Cyclonus, a clear plastic Starscream, Wandering Roller from the Rook figure, a bile green Thrust and a sorta TF Prime Breakdown - check them out below and here!

Re: Takara Transformers Unite Warriors Robots in Disguise Ruination Rumor (1784529)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 27th, 2016 @ 10:05am CDT

Even into the late 2030s, Dr. Arkeville still lives!

Re: Takara Transformers Unite Warriors Robots in Disguise Ruination Rumor (1784531)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 27th, 2016 @ 10:08am CDT

an absolute beautiful set.

Re: Takara Transformers Unite Warriors Robots in Disguise Ruination Rumor (1784532)
Posted by Cobotron on April 27th, 2016 @ 10:10am CDT

Dr Va'al wrote: featuring the continuities mix-and-match afternoon special Combiner Haunt Grand Galvatron!

You kids say the darnedest things.

It will be a special afternoon when I unbox this demon spawned hodge podge of horror!

Re: Takara Transformers Unite Warriors Robots in Disguise Ruination Rumor (1784540)
Posted by Optimizzy on April 27th, 2016 @ 10:37am CDT

that ghost arm just bugs the hell outta me. I would have bought it if it wasnt clear.

Re: Takara Transformers Unite Warriors Robots in Disguise Ruination Rumor (1784548)
Posted by Big Grim on April 27th, 2016 @ 11:12am CDT

That Grand Galvatron is actually awesome!

Re: Takara Transformers Unite Warriors Robots in Disguise Ruination Rumor (1784549)
Posted by Mr Skram on April 27th, 2016 @ 11:15am CDT

Looks great. I have no attachment to Armada in general but that Thrust is beautiful. I want four!

I don't mind the ghost arm, actually think it's kinda goofy and fun.

Roller sipping his juicebox is the energon bath is awesome!

Re: Takara Transformers Unite Warriors Robots in Disguise Ruination Rumor (1784550)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 27th, 2016 @ 11:21am CDT

Mr Skram wrote:Roller sipping his juicebox is the energon bath is awesome!

Plasma bath. The juice itself is energon.

Re: Takara Transformers Unite Warriors Robots in Disguise Ruination Rumor (1784551)
Posted by Mr Skram on April 27th, 2016 @ 11:22am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Mr Skram wrote:Roller sipping his juicebox is the energon bath is awesome!
Plasma bath. The juice itself is energon.

I knew that didn't sound right, I couldn't remember what they relax in.

Re: Takara Transformers Unite Warriors Robots in Disguise Ruination Rumor (1784553)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 27th, 2016 @ 11:24am CDT

Mr Skram wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Mr Skram wrote:Roller sipping his juicebox is the energon bath is awesome!
Plasma bath. The juice itself is energon.

I knew that didn't sound right, I couldn't remember what they relax in.

I'm surprised they're even relaxing in it considering the damage it did to Galvatron made him insane.

Re: Takara Transformers Unite Warriors Robots in Disguise Ruination Rumor (1784556)
Posted by alex1986lunatic on April 27th, 2016 @ 11:29am CDT

I prefer the Hasbro Cyclonus (i love that purple) but the new decepticon limbs are more than welcome. I wish they were sold separately..

Re: Takara Transformers Unite Warriors Robots in Disguise Ruination Rumor (1784558)
Posted by o.supreme on April 27th, 2016 @ 11:36am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Mr Skram wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Mr Skram wrote:Roller sipping his juicebox is the energon bath is awesome!
Plasma bath. The juice itself is energon.

I knew that didn't sound right, I couldn't remember what they relax in.

I'm surprised they're even relaxing in it considering the damage it did to Galvatron made him insane.

Well...since they are basically becoming Galvatron, they have to follow suit with the boss' heh...

Also the fat "Grand Galvatron" holo from Headmasters is a nice touch. Every time I see that, I have to wonder about the theory that even though TF:TM wasn't released in Japan until 1989, they (Toei) must have known about it since their own studio animated it, and since TF 2010 (US season 3) had references & appearances by Unicron.

I think the appearances of dead bots in the early episodes of Headmasters is more just a lazy error and lack of communication more than flat out "not knowing" what happened in TF:TM.

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