New Takara United In-Package Images: Axalon, Ark Unicron, Optimus Primal, & Beast Megatron

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Site sponsor Robotkingdom have updated their facebook page with new in-package images of their new Takara United arrivals: UN-28 Axalon, UN-29 Ark Unicron, UN-30 Optimus Primal, & UN-31 Beast Megatron. Interestingly, while all four are Deluxe class figures only Axalon comes carded with the other three boxed. All bear the "Limited Quantity" sticker that appeared on the previous United wave. These figures are scheduled to start shipping on the 25th. Check them out below!

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Re: New Takara United In-Package Images: Axalon, Ark Unicron, Optimus Primal, & Beast Megatron (1350492)
Posted by Rated X on February 22nd, 2012 @ 10:28pm CST

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 (1350496)
Posted by DevastaTTor on February 22nd, 2012 @ 10:41pm CST

Seems a bit excessive to box single deluxe figures.

Re: New Takara United In-Package Images: Axalon, Ark Unicron, Optimus Primal, & Beast Megatron (1350497)
Posted by UltraPrimal on February 22nd, 2012 @ 10:41pm CST

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 (1350498)
Posted by Mkall on February 22nd, 2012 @ 11:09pm CST

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 (1350505)
Posted by Rated X on February 22nd, 2012 @ 11:16pm CST

The packaging isnt the only thing that is bigger...

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 (1350507)
Posted by DevastaTTor on February 22nd, 2012 @ 11:21pm CST

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 (1350509)
Posted by Screamfleet on February 22nd, 2012 @ 11:27pm CST

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 (1350510)
Posted by Mkall on February 22nd, 2012 @ 11:48pm CST

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 (1350511)
Posted by funklizard on February 22nd, 2012 @ 11:57pm CST

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.

Re: New Takara United In-Package Images: Axalon, Ark Unicron, Optimus Primal, & Beast Megatron (1350513)
Posted by combiner711 on February 23rd, 2012 @ 12:09am CST

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. >:oP

Re: New Takara United In-Package Images: Axalon, Ark Unicron, Optimus Primal, & Beast Megatron (1350515)
Posted by RhA on February 23rd, 2012 @ 12:37am CST

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 (1350520)
Posted by CrimsonPrime on February 23rd, 2012 @ 2:07am CST

50 dollars!? Christ...PASS !

Re: New Takara United In-Package Images: Axalon, Ark Unicron, Optimus Primal, & Beast Megatron (1350533)
Posted by fenrir72 on February 23rd, 2012 @ 4:15am CST

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?

Re: New Takara United In-Package Images: Axalon, Ark Unicron, Optimus Primal, & Beast Megatron (1350535)
Posted by Giant Purple Griffin on February 23rd, 2012 @ 4:30am CST

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 (1350537)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on February 23rd, 2012 @ 4:41am CST

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 (1350539)
Posted by DevastaTTor on February 23rd, 2012 @ 4:42am CST

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 (1350552)
Posted by Sodan-1 on February 23rd, 2012 @ 6:25am CST

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.

Re: New Takara United In-Package Images: Axalon, Ark Unicron, Optimus Primal, & Beast Megatron (1350570)
Posted by Mkall on February 23rd, 2012 @ 8:24am CST

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.

Re: New Takara United In-Package Images: Axalon, Ark Unicron, Optimus Primal, & Beast Megatron (1350575)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 23rd, 2012 @ 8:38am CST

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 (1350576)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on February 23rd, 2012 @ 8:41am CST

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?

Re: New Takara United In-Package Images: Axalon, Ark Unicron, Optimus Primal, & Beast Megatron (1350582)
Posted by DevastaTTor on February 23rd, 2012 @ 9:02am CST

Mkall wrote:
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 wil notice that they are more bulky in size. The United packaging was mde with the modern figs in mind.

My friend, I believe we have to agree to disagree on this one. I definitely see the logic behind the move but I say once a deluxe, always a deluxe.

Re: New Takara United In-Package Images: Axalon, Ark Unicron, Optimus Primal, & Beast Megatron (1350583)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 23rd, 2012 @ 9:04am CST

DevastaTTor wrote:
Mkall wrote:
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 wil notice that they are more bulky in size. The United packaging was mde with the modern figs in mind.

My friend, I believe we have to agree to disagree on this one. I definitely see the logic behind the move but I say once a deluxe, always a deluxe.

It's pretty funny the only ones boxed have Cyber Planet Keys, maybe that was a deciding factor?

Re: New Takara United In-Package Images: Axalon, Ark Unicron, Optimus Primal, & Beast Megatron (1350589)
Posted by GuyIncognito on February 23rd, 2012 @ 9:22am CST

No chance that Hasbro will release these, is there? I've always wanted that Deluxe Unicron, and I'd even consider buying the Thrilla Gorilla repaint and Barneytron.

Re: New Takara United In-Package Images: Axalon, Ark Unicron, Optimus Primal, & Beast Megatron (1350619)
Posted by NTESHFT on February 23rd, 2012 @ 10:47am CST

If Prime and Megatron would have been voyager class, I so would have picked these up....

Re: New Takara United In-Package Images: Axalon, Ark Unicron, Optimus Primal, & Beast Megatron (1350621)
Posted by DMSL on February 23rd, 2012 @ 10:54am CST

Pass on all except Optimus i don't have a BW Prime yet so i'll be buying him.

Re: New Takara United In-Package Images: Axalon, Ark Unicron, Optimus Primal, & Beast Megatron (1350623)
Posted by kirbenvost on February 23rd, 2012 @ 10:56am CST

Interesting, Unicron looks more metallic than the original Hasbro version, which makes him look a lot more similar to Amazon Unicron. I would be very interested in purchasing this if it didn't cost $50. As it is, I'll wait and see if it goes on clearance.

Re: New Takara United In-Package Images: Axalon, Ark Unicron, Optimus Primal, & Beast Megatron (1350867)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 23rd, 2012 @ 5:42pm CST

Hopefully someone will translate the toy bios of these somewhere down the line. I'm curious to know more about these guys in these United incarnations.

Re: New Takara United In-Package Images: Axalon, Ark Unicron, Optimus Primal, & Beast Megatron (1351087)
Posted by Flux Convoy on February 24th, 2012 @ 9:00am CST

Axalon was the only temptation for me here and I have the deco I wanted for the mold in the Botcon usages of it. I simply do not like the mold enough to pay a premium for a bland deco such as this. Primal and Megatron look primarily the same as the Hasbro versions which I'm pleased enough with. Not gonna double dip. Unicron leaves me cold.