Those anticipating the release of Hasbro’s new transforming robot construction system venture, Transformers Constructabots, might be interested to know that the “Elite” size class ($14.99 pricepoint) has arrived at UK retail. The Elite Constructabots feature more parts than the Scout sized ones, and this first assortment kicks off with Soundwave and Wheeljack. They were spotted at Pengam Green Tesco in Cardiff by 2005 Boards member chris_jackson! Look for them near the regular Transformers. And US fans – be sure to keep an eye on your stores too, since the last time something debuted in the UK a US sighting followed mere days after.
Happy hunting all!
Gingerchris
They look nice enough but I won't be paying full retail for them. I'll just wait until they hit discount stores like Kre-O has been doing recently. Not that I've felt compelled to buy any Kre-O anyway, even on the cheap.
Ktulu
Looks like these are going to be fun. Despite how bad of an idea it is, I'm even tempted to check out a couple when they show up here. Hurrrr
Dolza_Khyron
while i don't think they look all that great, i do think they'd be fun to mix and match.
especially optimus and megatron.
i have a feeling that you have not seen many legions or deluxe figures.
because this, in no way looks like this.
DuctTape3000
Just finished watching Vange1us's video review of these things. Wheeljack does seem like a far better figure than I thought from the pictures I've seen.
unicronic
Oh dear god. Why is there so much confusion over simple issues. The upsized legions are aimed at the younger audience. Generations is aimed at an older audience.
Constructabots is an experiment much like PCC was. They're checking out new ideas for viability and I guarantee that the recent revelation that they transform without the need to be disassembled has boosted that lines sales potential significantly.
siccoyote
Obviously they think that these on their own will make a profit based on any money put into their development. I'm glad for more tf stuff coming out that I have no interest in, it helps my wallet.
Underwear
Lol
Spider 001
The money they put into shit like this could help the main line. The quality of the main line is going down the toilet. We're getting upsized legions to pass for deluxe class now for Christ's sake. Why not just leave the building blocks to Lego? Does Hasbro really need to go into that market?
unicronic
Constructabots could lead to custom combiners too.
BScorpinok75
Don't have any plans for the line as a whole but I might grab that Soundwave just for the heck of it.
Rodentus prime
*Shhhhhh!*
siccoyote
Has anyone mentioned how MP-10 is shelfwarming over here yet?
unicronic
Sales tax? What is that?
evil laugh
DuctTape3000
My feelings are based on the fact that you have both while I'm stuck analyzing pictures, not because I'm a huge Soundwave fan =)
chris_jackson
haha thank you!
Soundwave is very pretty but I do prefer wheeljack
DuctTape3000
I hate you just a little bit. But I mean that in the nicest possible way.
chris_jackson
Soundwave=]
Triggerhappy
Oooh! Anchovy Alley is out!
Raiju
I'm a Wheeljack whore and I really like that head sculpt, so I may pick him up along with Soundwave, if only so I can repurpose their weapon accessories for other projects too.
By the way, are the weapons on the standard 5mm pegs?
VictoryLeo19
This actually looks surprisingly cool. Almost like Xevoz.