Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 8:06am CDT

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Pre-Orders are now open on HasbroToyShop.com for 3 of the 4 Special Edition Transformers.

Megatron

Optimus Prime

Overkill

The price is $15.99 each and they are scheduled to ship in December. Using the fill your cart to max option, there were 750 Overkills to be pre-ordered at this time.

Go get 'em! And thanks to Chindogg!

Credit(s): chindogg

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Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (793093)
Posted by Asphalt22 on September 23rd, 2008 @ 8:39am CDT

So now all we need is a customizing kit for Overkill that has a horn, his side cannons, and a different tail so he can stand upright in a more godzilla like fashion.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (793100)
Posted by dragons on September 23rd, 2008 @ 8:44am CDT

pass for me i dont need 2 primes, & megatrons of the same figure i didnt like tehm that much that i would want 2 of them the other two ill just get henkei, or us versions of when the time comes

Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (793113)
Posted by Stormrider on September 23rd, 2008 @ 8:52am CDT

Any chance these will be offered through other online retailers?

Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (793115)
Posted by Robot4762 on September 23rd, 2008 @ 8:54am CDT

is it just me or is prime WORSE than before?

Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (793129)
Posted by Asphalt22 on September 23rd, 2008 @ 9:14am CDT

Stormrider wrote:Any chance these will be offered through other online retailers?

probably only in limited quantities, if any. the easiest will probably be HTS.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (793131)
Posted by Prime Evil on September 23rd, 2008 @ 9:16am CDT

Juuust waiting for Dragstrip to go up and then it's him and Overkill. Man, I really hate that Prime mold. Megs is ok, I just wish he had a right hand instead of that whirly thing of death.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (793133)
Posted by woosh on September 23rd, 2008 @ 9:17am CDT

Wow, some very shitty deluxes in some beautiful boxes.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (793245)
Posted by decepticonjon on September 23rd, 2008 @ 12:33pm CDT

gahdammit when is the hts updater going to put up dragstrip?

Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (793257)
Posted by Sledge on September 23rd, 2008 @ 12:43pm CDT

My question to Hasbro:

HasbroToyShop.com is listing some new Transformers Deluxe Class figures (Megatron, Optimus Prime and Overkill). Will these figures become available through your UK site, or will UK collectors have to get American friends to help them out? Thanks in advance.

Response:

WITHOUT PREJUDICE

Thank you for your recent e-mail to Hasbro UK Ltd.

Unfortunately, these particular items are not available in the UK, and we are currently unaware of plans to release them here.

May we apologise for not being able to help you on this occasion. May we thank you for contacting Hasbro and if we can be of any further assistance, either now or in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us again.

Kind Regards,

ASK HASBRO
Hasbro UK Ltd

Cock.

Well, Yankee brethren (and Aussies too, I understand), looks like you're going to be very popular with the Brits.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (793377)
Posted by Geekee1 on September 23rd, 2008 @ 4:08pm CDT

Dragstrip is up for order now! Just got mine

I am quite pleased with these.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (793379)
Posted by SoundStang on September 23rd, 2008 @ 4:09pm CDT

decepticonjon wrote:gahdammit when is the hts updater going to put up dragstrip?

It's up... I've ordered mine...

Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (793393)
Posted by Tigertrack on September 23rd, 2008 @ 4:37pm CDT

Geekee1 wrote:Dragstrip is up for order now! Just got mine

I am quite pleased with these.

Newsified, and personally ordered. Thanks for the heads up!

Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (793397)
Posted by Stormrider on September 23rd, 2008 @ 4:45pm CDT

Prime Evil wrote:Juuust waiting for Dragstrip to go up and then it's him and Overkill. Man, I really hate that Prime mold. Megs is ok, I just wish he had a right hand instead of that whirly thing of death.

Whirly things of death can be very beneficial in daily life - You can use it to cut the grass; stir cake batter; and blow away dead leaves.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (793401)
Posted by RiddlerJ on September 23rd, 2008 @ 4:56pm CDT

Prime really doesn't look all that different. Not enough for another purchase. They should've painted him as Motormaster, I mean, "Decepticon Motormaster".

Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (793420)
Posted by Gojira Prime on September 23rd, 2008 @ 5:13pm CDT

$16 FOR REPAINTED DELUXES?!?!?!? HAVE HASBRO LOST THIER FLIPPING MINDS?!?!?!? Still, I like Prime's new paint job better than the old one, and the packaging is nice.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (793421)
Posted by BlackMagnus on September 23rd, 2008 @ 5:15pm CDT

Dragstrip. Must. Have.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (793425)
Posted by Pyrostrata on September 23rd, 2008 @ 5:18pm CDT

BlackMagnus wrote:Dragstrip. Must. Have.

Seconded.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (793426)
Posted by Barrelass on September 23rd, 2008 @ 5:18pm CDT

Well I guess I shouldn't have jumped the gun and ordered yesterday. Does anyone know if Hasbro will adjust preorders? No big deal I guess, but worth a shot.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (793431)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on September 23rd, 2008 @ 5:25pm CDT

Does HTS ship to Canada or is it US Exclusive?

I'm really like that Overkill, and I fear aftermarket markup will be worse than paying for excess shipping through HTS.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (793449)
Posted by Maldroth on September 23rd, 2008 @ 5:40pm CDT

I pre-ordered mine, if it does end up a very small run I really don't want to pay the aftermarket value on this one. Will look great next to Wildrider when she shows up from Japan.

Here's to hoping we can see the rest of the car Stunticons as repaints, there are suitable molds now out for Universe, and a new Motormaster, I just can't see a Prime repaint taking his place very well.

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