Takara Transformers United In-Package Images, "Limited Quantity"

Thursday, January 26th, 2012 12:29PM CST

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On-line retailer Red Mercury has posted some in-package images of Takara's soon to be released United figures. Interestingly, the figures come with a sticker that states "Limited Quantity". How limited is unknown. Images mirrored below.

Credit(s): Red Mercury, Planet Iacon facebook page

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Re: Takara Transformers United In-Package Images, "Limited Quantity" (1338509)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 26th, 2012 @ 12:40pm CST

So they changed the name to Tank Megatron? Doesn't matter, I'm getting him and Rodimus anyway ^^

Re: Takara Transformers United In-Package Images, "Limited Quantity" (1338512)
Posted by Midnight_Fox on January 26th, 2012 @ 12:45pm CST

I so want Wipe-out, I almost wish I hadn't found US Windcharger.

Re: Takara Transformers United In-Package Images, "Limited Quantity" (1338513)
Posted by Dead Metal on January 26th, 2012 @ 12:46pm CST

I am Tank Megatron, that over there is my friend Jet Megatron.
And to his left is Gun Megatron, usually we also hang around with Truck Megatron and Tyrannosaurus Rex Megatron, but Dragon Megatron ate them.

Re: Takara Transformers United In-Package Images, "Limited Quantity" (1338527)
Posted by RiddlerJ on January 26th, 2012 @ 1:11pm CST

Windcharger just can't catch a break, can he?

Re: Takara Transformers United In-Package Images, "Limited Quantity" (1338528)
Posted by craggy on January 26th, 2012 @ 1:13pm CST

optimistically, I'll point out that all quantities are limited.

Re: Takara Transformers United In-Package Images, "Limited Quantity" (1338546)
Posted by WasPWNator on January 26th, 2012 @ 1:37pm CST

Hot dang I want Wipeout so much!

Re: Takara Transformers United In-Package Images, "Limited Quantity" (1338553)
Posted by Dead Metal on January 26th, 2012 @ 1:48pm CST

I want to know why Has Tak seem to be so fixated on making the best molds super rare?
I mean Windcharger is one of the best molds out there, he's better than most Alternators, yet he's only available in limited quantities?

Re: Takara Transformers United In-Package Images, "Limited Quantity" (1338556)
Posted by dedcat on January 26th, 2012 @ 1:51pm CST

Limited, Shmimited.

I'm guessing the 'limited' versions come with that sticker and then the mass releases that follow will not, and be identical otherwise.

Hasbro tried this same gimmick on Star Wars figures a while back with lackluster results.

Re: Takara Transformers United In-Package Images, "Limited Quantity" (1338578)
Posted by gothsaurus on January 26th, 2012 @ 2:24pm CST

Aw. I was hoping this would be targetmaster Hot Rod with a retool motor mount and... well, you know. A targetmaster.

Re: Takara Transformers United In-Package Images, "Limited Quantity" (1338586)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 26th, 2012 @ 2:29pm CST

gothsaurus wrote:Aw. I was hoping this would be targetmaster Hot Rod with a retool motor mount and... well, you know. A targetmaster.

He *does* have a retooled engine with a solid peg, which can be used with PCC Mini-Cons Backwind and Pinpoint. Backwind has been repainted into Targetmaster Micron Caliburst, and Pinpoint will be repainted into Arms Micron firebolt.

Re: Takara Transformers United In-Package Images, "Limited Quantity" (1338594)
Posted by gothsaurus on January 26th, 2012 @ 2:38pm CST

But wouldn't it be awesome if they came together... without a hunt, or bribing a friend to drive all over Japan to random stores? :-(

Re: Takara Transformers United In-Package Images, "Limited Quantity" (1338603)
Posted by Delicon on January 26th, 2012 @ 2:53pm CST

I'd probably spring for a 2-pack of Windcharger and a repaint, but only if his repaint was Tailgate.

Re: Takara Transformers United In-Package Images, "Limited Quantity" (1338654)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 26th, 2012 @ 3:50pm CST

gothsaurus wrote:But wouldn't it be awesome if they came together... without a hunt, or bribing a friend to drive all over Japan to random stores?

Fortunately, there is a cheat. There will be two versions of Micron Firebolt: the regular grey version, and a clear version, which is largely identical to Pinpoint.

Re: Takara Transformers United In-Package Images, "Limited Quantity" (1338660)
Posted by gothsaurus on January 26th, 2012 @ 4:04pm CST

Hey GoldRabbit. Thanks for the inside info!! I really appreciate it. (Been trying to track down all the campaign minicons.)

Have you heard any more info about availability or release location? Thanks in advance!!

Re: Takara Transformers United In-Package Images, "Limited Quantity" (1338672)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 26th, 2012 @ 4:29pm CST

gothsaurus wrote:Hey GoldRabbit. Thanks for the inside info!! I really appreciate it. (Been trying to track down all the campaign minicons.)

Have you heard any more info about availability or release location? Thanks in advance!!

Nothing has been announced just yet, but we can be certain they will be store giveaways.

Re: Takara Transformers United In-Package Images, "Limited Quantity" (1338792)
Posted by Stormrider on January 26th, 2012 @ 8:24pm CST

Dead Metal wrote:I want to know why Has Tak seem to be so fixated on making the best molds super rare?
I mean Windcharger is one of the best molds out there, he's better than most Alternators, yet he's only available in limited quantities?

It does make one think.

Re: Takara Transformers United In-Package Images, "Limited Quantity" (1338993)
Posted by gothsaurus on January 27th, 2012 @ 9:23am CST

Yeah, I'd say the same thing about the best molds regarding the Prime line... they just "pulled" the First Edition figures before they ever even hit most of the USA. The Robots in Disguise versions are a different mold... and seen as inferior by a lot of people on the boards.

Same story. I can't imagine having some of the best molds unavailable to the masses. Those should be the ones most accessible and easy to find.