Our friends and sponsors at Big Bad Toy Store have listed the complete range of Transformers United toys known so far for preorder. We only learned of a few entries into the series this morning, these are all now confirmed (although the numbering is slightly different) and four more releases have been confirmed – Grapple, Scourge, “Autobot Tobura” and “Hoilgaru”. The last two are probably mistranslations, as “Autobot Tobura” could be a mistransliteration of the literal Japanese pronunciation of “Autobot Blurr”, which Takara-Tomy used recently for their Animated Blurr release.
The full listing of the upcoming Transformers United line is as follows:
UN-01 Optimus Prime Cybertron ModeUN-02 Bumblebee Cybertron Mode
UN-03 Cliffjumper Cybertron Mode
UN-04 Megatron Cybertron Mode
UN-05 Soundwave Cybertron Mode
UN-06 Optimus Prime
UN-07 Bumblebee
UN-08 Autobot Drift
UN-09 Megatron
UN-10 Straxus
UN-11 Autobot Grapple
UN-12 Autobot Jazz
UN-13 Autobot Tracks
UN-14 Decepticon Lugnut
UN-15 Autobot Perceptor
UN-16 Autobot Blurr
UN-17 Autobot Kup
UN-18 Wreck-Gar
UN-19 Hoilgaru
UN-20 Rumble & Frenzy
UN-21 Decepticon Scourge
UN-22 G2 Optimus Prime
Given the different numbering from the earlier report, this may still be subject to change. But it looks like already Transformers United will rival Transformers Henkei for number of releases. As always when new information does become available, we will update you on the latest developments, so be sure to check back often!
captainfloyd
I'm just hoping it's a new Kup mold and not a repaint/headsculpt. And in my little dream world the only weapon he would need to come with is a sharkticon's tail.
thedreaded1
I wonder if the Kup mold will later be used as Orion Pax.
OptionZero
UN-01 is dx WFC Prime
UN-02 is dx WFC Bumblebee
UN-03 is dx WFC Cliffjumper
UN-04 is dx WFC Megatron
UN-05 is dx WFC Soundwave
UN-06 is dx Universe/classics two-pack prime
UN-07 is re-issue dx Henkei Bumble
UN-08 is generations drift, unknown paintjob
UN-09 is re-issue Voyager Henkei Megatron with silver instead of chrome
kenm2474
If thats the case then I Pass.
Toxicon
None of them are new molds.
kenm2474
So are :UN-01 Optimus Prime Cybertron Mode, UN-02 Bumblebee Cybertron Mode, UN-03 Cliffjumper Cybertron Mode, UN-04 Megatron Cybertron Mode, and UN-05 Soundwave Cybertron Mode Going to me new molds and not from the WFC line? Along with UN-06 Optimus Prime, UN-07 Bumblebee, UN-08 Autobot Drift, and UN-09 Megatron being new molds as well?
Brooticus
Got Jazz and tracks Pre Ordered, Cant wait to see G2 Prime and Kup. The others I need to see more of.
I just hope we get a new deluxe Roddy to go with Kup. (Didnt really like the Classics version). Optimistic, I know, but hopefully all the RodLove of late has proven him to be a popular enough character to warrant a new release.
Autovolt 127
Sorry but i didn't know Holigaru would be Wheeljack.
I'm guessing Thunderwing will be released as Black Shadow or something like that.
E. C. R. Former
Autovolt, I've already said this but there is no way in heck that "Hoilgaru" can be Thunderwing… unless Thunderwing suddenly has wheels for some reason. Skullgrin/Dauros isn't on the list either.
Honestly, I have a hard time believing many of these until I see pictures.
Toxicon
Indeed, they were rather poorly engineered. Still, it just goes to show you how badly placed metal parts can really mess up what could otherwise be a pretty cool toy, i.e. WWI Prime's diecast arms and plastic shoulders or all of that tank Megatron.
Runamuck
In my opinion, those Titaniums were poorly engineered. Metal parts didn't make those old toys floppy, so I doubt metal parts was the main reason for Titaniums being that way.
Just sayin…
Ok, sorry for the off topic post.
Back on topic. I don't know if that post about people ranting about the prices was directed me as well, but I just want to clarify that I was pointing out the higher prices from previous Takara deluxe size figures. I didn't pay that much for any Henkei, mainline release.
Strategist
No pictures yet?
I suppose these are to Generations what Henkei was for the Classics/Universe.
I hope so because Henkei versions were more G1 accurate. Then I will only get the United versions.
Frenzy and Rumble are unexpected. I already have the ones from Perfect Effect. I hope these will be better quality then Ravage.
Hopefully this means more casettes:
I want: Laserbeak, Buzzsaw, Eject, Rewind, Ramhorn and Steeljaw.
Ratbat, Overkill and Slugfest would also be nice but optional.
Autovolt 127
I think Hoilguru is Thunderwing. I mean where's Thunderwing on the list?
Skyclaw
Well when i first heard the news about the pre-orders would be up soon at bbts for Takara United line, i was soooo damn happy, then a friend told me about that he pre-ordered every freaking Transformer from bbts for the United line and he said he's total came to $611 and didnt include shipping or tax. So i was thinking, this didn't sound right, so i headed over to bbts myself and saw that deluxes are $31.99 and voyagers are $50 each!! I really had my hopes set high to get all of these, but do the prices increase, i wont be able to get much at all and not only that, theres no chrome on these toys, just a shinier finish thats it! and too me what made Takara's line way different than Hasbro was the chrome, not so shinier paint job! Well, i might get a few, but theres NO WAY, im spending that kind of money on Japanese toys and i don't care how top notch they are.
Sol Fury
My gut is telling me Hoilgaru is Wheeljack. The fact you can confirm Hoil = Wheel helps me there. Makes me wonder where the hard syllable at the end should come in though.
For comparison:
YouTube – Wheeljack Transformers Energon/Super Link
wildfly
Could these release dates be correct? Approx 20 toys over Dec-Jan.
IIRC, Takara don't usually pump TFs out that quickly… and it's faster than Hasbro are turning them out.
I'm loving all these complaints from people who think that because a Delxue costs 10-12 in their local Target, or TRU that's what they should cost everywhere.
SECOND: Because toy prices in the US are kept artificially low as a result of volume retailers like Wal-Mart who refuse pointblank to pay more than price X for a toy.
From those of us in markets who have to bear that cost 'You're welcome'.
THIRD: No.
FOUR: You get no chrome because of the answer in "SECOND".
The ones i grew up with generally had limited articulation and often looked nothing like their animation models.
Nostalgia isn't what it used to be.
Th0r4z1n3
I.MUST.OWN.THAT.WRECK-GAR!
EDIT: and that's what I get for not opening my Collector's Club mag when it comes in I guess
the unacronner
m so excited bout the generations line….with this united line a couple figs I know will be better then hasbros version… I might have to up and spend the cash for em….I only have 1 henkei and thats Astrotrain…his colors were far superior to hasbros…I am betting the japan Jazz and Tracks will sport way better paint apps and those are the ones I will be purchasing…I also will be picking up hasbros version too though …all these great classic figs coming will definitely keep the stink of those movie toys away from me and that makes me very berry happay!!
GinoPuppy
transformer united preview pic
saw this on another site. its a picture of the new wreck-gar, and perceptor.
http://transformersclub.com/_images/ish_35.jpg
[Wing_Saber-X]
^You pretty much are 100% spot on, man!
Couldn't have put it better myself!