In-Package Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW05 Grand Prime

Cyberpath wrote:

SOLD

AutobotAlvaron wrote:I already own at least two of each of every mold-type found in this set, but that gorgeous Takara packaging alone makes this a tempting set.

I don't like the toys at all but the way they are presented in that box like that makes them look a lot more appealing.

Shuttle still looks good to me but not good enough for me to pay for the box set. I'm still holding out hope he & deluxe Groove will get a singles release through an online retailer or something. I'll get them then.

Fellow Seibertronian Cyberpath has pointed us in the direction of the TF_pr Twitter account - the official one for Takara Tomy Transformers, rather than teasing machine TFYuki - and their latest offering of the Unite Warriors UW07 Decepticon Combaticons Combiner Bruticus package art! Check it out mirrored below.

The back lit approach does a lot to emphasis his size. Absolutely badass! Looking forward to closer and better shots.

Warpstorm wrote:...Brutal artwork

Why, what's wrong with it?

Now that's a spicy meatball

D-Maximus_Primal wrote:New Convoy Grand Prime images:

Nice. The return of the window box (as if there was any doubt) *ahem* but anyway...

I just wonder why Hasbro didn't do this in the first place. I mean when Optimus Maximus was introduced at the end of CW#4 comic THIS (as shown above) was more or less what he looked like (some limbs changed place but you get the idea). Why he magically changed white Battle Core (at Hasbro's insistence no doubt) in the next issue is beyond me.

I mean is Hasbro that greedy so as to swap Body parts thinking everyone would have original Optimus Prime be a Hodge-podge like Cyclonus, and the Battle Core would be the "True" Optimus Maximus?

Well I guess its a moot point, since any fan who wants can just have the standard Optimus along with the Correct "Maximus" Autobot limbs, or just get the UW-05 either way.

I mean I think both Combiner Wars and Unite Warriors are amazing. But it seems Hasbro has had so many misfires along the way, and I have no idea if they were intentional, or accidental (or a combination thereof)

At any rate, I wonder what the future of UW will be? -No doubt they will release Computron at some point, but beyond that is anyone's guess (will TT release Sky Reign & Victorian? , will they create their own release?)

I was thinking it would be kind of neat to repurpose the Battle Core Optimus as Ultra-Magnus and have 4 new (repaint/remold) Autobot limbs to go with him (ala Grand Galvatron), so he would no longer be a Hodge-podge. But then again, they already released Grand Scourge as an exclusive, probably wouldn't want to use that mold a 4th time.

I prefer cardboard inserts over styrofoam. I can easily recycle the cardboard.