New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 2:08AM CDT

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Seibertron's member Protoform-S has provided us with high-def pictures of the Transformers Universe Special Edition Figures courtasy of Cybertron Philippines. So far we have seen pictures of Optimus Prime, Megatron and Overkill, but this is the first time we've seen pictures of Drag Strip in robot mode

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See the rest of the pictures of Optimus Prime, Megatron and Overkill here and here.

Credit(s): Protoform-S, Cybertron Philippines

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Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (792991)
Posted by Auto Bot on September 23rd, 2008 @ 2:16am CDT

Some folks thinks Mirage is icky. Maybe it's because he doesn't resemble closely the old G1 Mirage.

But for me, the beauty of Mirage is in the art of its figure.

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (792996)
Posted by Mkall on September 23rd, 2008 @ 2:59am CDT

hmmm, 3 news topics out of one thread. I think we have a new record.

I fully intend to get Overkill and Drag Strip. I can't wait.

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (792999)
Posted by bvzxa on September 23rd, 2008 @ 4:00am CDT

Well since I bought Fracture....I guess Drag Strip is next wit Overkill. Aren't they like $15 a pop?

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793003)
Posted by Craven Knight on September 23rd, 2008 @ 4:26am CDT

I think these are all pretty nice, I read on 4chan's /toy/ :roll:

that a Premium Cliffjumper, Red Mirage and a Black Prime have been mentioned as future releases for this line.

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793005)
Posted by astrobard on September 23rd, 2008 @ 4:40am CDT

why are these sucky mold gets repaint??

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793006)
Posted by Dr. Caelus on September 23rd, 2008 @ 5:09am CDT

I wanted a darker yellow on Dragstrip, but I suppose this will look better in car-mode.

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793010)
Posted by Electron on September 23rd, 2008 @ 5:36am CDT

do you think takara would screw us over with henkei versions of these figures?

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793012)
Posted by Gutter Bunny on September 23rd, 2008 @ 5:42am CDT

Electron wrote:do you think takara would screw us over with henkei versions of these figures?

i find it entirely likely...though i'm not sure i'd consider it screwing us over.

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793018)
Posted by Electron on September 23rd, 2008 @ 6:16am CDT

Gutter Bunny wrote:
Electron wrote:do you think takara would screw us over with henkei versions of these figures?

i find it entirely likely...though i'm not sure i'd consider it screwing us over.

by releasing a far superior version of the repaint of the thing i just imported from the U S of A

so i think that qualifies as screwing me on a personal level

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793023)
Posted by JaZzTaStIc on September 23rd, 2008 @ 6:33am CDT

DRAGSTRIP

tell me tell me tell me when hes out

*dream come true*

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793049)
Posted by Tigertrack on September 23rd, 2008 @ 7:33am CDT

Dragstrip is really nice. Exactly what the fans wanted, except no remolding, but it is really nice to know HASBRO is doing more for us than we think.

And Overkill is very, very close to the Botcon Customs Class version, but more white!!!

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793072)
Posted by Tigertrack on September 23rd, 2008 @ 8:04am CDT

Pre-Orders are now open on HasbroToyShop.com for 3 of the 4 Special Edition Transformers.

Megatron

Optimus Prime

Overkill

The price is $15.99 each and they are scheduled to ship in December. Using the fill your cart to max option, there were 750 Overkills to be pre-ordered at this time.

Go get 'em! And thanks to Chindogg!

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793093)
Posted by Asphalt22 on September 23rd, 2008 @ 8:39am CDT

So now all we need is a customizing kit for Overkill that has a horn, his side cannons, and a different tail so he can stand upright in a more godzilla like fashion.

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793100)
Posted by dragons on September 23rd, 2008 @ 8:44am CDT

pass for me i dont need 2 primes, & megatrons of the same figure i didnt like tehm that much that i would want 2 of them the other two ill just get henkei, or us versions of when the time comes

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793113)
Posted by Stormrider on September 23rd, 2008 @ 8:52am CDT

Any chance these will be offered through other online retailers?

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793115)
Posted by Robot4762 on September 23rd, 2008 @ 8:54am CDT

is it just me or is prime WORSE than before?

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793129)
Posted by Asphalt22 on September 23rd, 2008 @ 9:14am CDT

Stormrider wrote:Any chance these will be offered through other online retailers?

probably only in limited quantities, if any. the easiest will probably be HTS.

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793131)
Posted by Prime Evil on September 23rd, 2008 @ 9:16am CDT

Juuust waiting for Dragstrip to go up and then it's him and Overkill. Man, I really hate that Prime mold. Megs is ok, I just wish he had a right hand instead of that whirly thing of death.

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793133)
Posted by woosh on September 23rd, 2008 @ 9:17am CDT

Wow, some very shitty deluxes in some beautiful boxes.

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793245)
Posted by decepticonjon on September 23rd, 2008 @ 12:33pm CDT

gahdammit when is the hts updater going to put up dragstrip?

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793257)
Posted by Sledge on September 23rd, 2008 @ 12:43pm CDT

My question to Hasbro:

HasbroToyShop.com is listing some new Transformers Deluxe Class figures (Megatron, Optimus Prime and Overkill). Will these figures become available through your UK site, or will UK collectors have to get American friends to help them out? Thanks in advance.

Response:

WITHOUT PREJUDICE

Thank you for your recent e-mail to Hasbro UK Ltd.

Unfortunately, these particular items are not available in the UK, and we are currently unaware of plans to release them here.

May we apologise for not being able to help you on this occasion. May we thank you for contacting Hasbro and if we can be of any further assistance, either now or in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us again.

Kind Regards,

ASK HASBRO
Hasbro UK Ltd

Cock.

Well, Yankee brethren (and Aussies too, I understand), looks like you're going to be very popular with the Brits.

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793377)
Posted by Geekee1 on September 23rd, 2008 @ 4:08pm CDT

Dragstrip is up for order now! Just got mine :grin:

I am quite pleased with these.

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793379)
Posted by SoundStang on September 23rd, 2008 @ 4:09pm CDT

decepticonjon wrote:gahdammit when is the hts updater going to put up dragstrip?

It's up... I've ordered mine...

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793393)
Posted by Tigertrack on September 23rd, 2008 @ 4:37pm CDT

Geekee1 wrote:Dragstrip is up for order now! Just got mine

I am quite pleased with these.

Newsified, and personally ordered. Thanks for the heads up! B-)

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793397)
Posted by Stormrider on September 23rd, 2008 @ 4:45pm CDT

Prime Evil wrote:Juuust waiting for Dragstrip to go up and then it's him and Overkill. Man, I really hate that Prime mold. Megs is ok, I just wish he had a right hand instead of that whirly thing of death.

Whirly things of death can be very beneficial in daily life - You can use it to cut the grass; stir cake batter; and blow away dead leaves.

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793401)
Posted by RiddlerJ on September 23rd, 2008 @ 4:56pm CDT

Prime really doesn't look all that different. Not enough for another purchase. They should've painted him as Motormaster, I mean, "Decepticon Motormaster".

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793420)
Posted by Gojira Prime on September 23rd, 2008 @ 5:13pm CDT

$16 FOR REPAINTED DELUXES?!?!?!? HAVE HASBRO LOST THIER FLIPPING MINDS?!?!?!? Still, I like Prime's new paint job better than the old one, and the packaging is nice.

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793421)
Posted by BlackMagnus on September 23rd, 2008 @ 5:15pm CDT

Dragstrip. Must. Have.

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793425)
Posted by Pyrostrata on September 23rd, 2008 @ 5:18pm CDT

BlackMagnus wrote:Dragstrip. Must. Have.

Seconded.

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793426)
Posted by Barrelass on September 23rd, 2008 @ 5:18pm CDT

Well I guess I shouldn't have jumped the gun and ordered yesterday. Does anyone know if Hasbro will adjust preorders? No big deal I guess, but worth a shot.

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793431)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on September 23rd, 2008 @ 5:25pm CDT

Does HTS ship to Canada or is it US Exclusive?

I'm really like that Overkill, and I fear aftermarket markup will be worse than paying for excess shipping through HTS.

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793449)
Posted by Maldroth on September 23rd, 2008 @ 5:40pm CDT

I pre-ordered mine, if it does end up a very small run I really don't want to pay the aftermarket value on this one. Will look great next to Wildrider when she shows up from Japan.

Here's to hoping we can see the rest of the car Stunticons as repaints, there are suitable molds now out for Universe, and a new Motormaster, I just can't see a Prime repaint taking his place very well.

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793513)
Posted by Zeds on September 23rd, 2008 @ 6:44pm CDT

Sweet. Picked up two of each and that Dispensor TFM Robot Heroes HTS exclusive. One set for me and the other for a friend of mine. Being outside the US is tough since HTS won't ship to me, but my brother is in KY so he's got my back on this. Pays to have family who support my addiction :grin:

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793517)
Posted by Zeds on September 23rd, 2008 @ 6:45pm CDT

NuclearConvoy wrote:Does HTS ship to Canada or is it US Exclusive?

I'm really like that Overkill, and I fear aftermarket markup will be worse than paying for excess shipping through HTS.

Others posters seem to believe that they will be available in OZ but not the UK. Hard to say. I am sure that Hasbro won't carry it in retail stores being a US HTS exclusive. Hasbro CANADA does not have an online store like the US so I would dare to say they will not be heading north anytime soon.

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793531)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on September 23rd, 2008 @ 7:01pm CDT

Zeds wrote:
NuclearConvoy wrote:Does HTS ship to Canada or is it US Exclusive?

I'm really like that Overkill, and I fear aftermarket markup will be worse than paying for excess shipping through HTS.

Others posters seem to believe that they will be available in OZ but not the UK. Hard to say. I am sure that Hasbro won't carry it in retail stores being a US HTS exclusive. Hasbro CANADA does not have an online store like the US so I would dare to say they will not be heading north anytime soon.

Well, I suppose I need to find another way to get one...

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793554)
Posted by JaZzTaStIc on September 23rd, 2008 @ 7:17pm CDT

GRR i live in the uk and they don't ship there

i must have a DragStrip no matter what...

anyone kind enough to help a fellow seibertron member out here?
retail price + shipping then + a little extra for your services
i have paypal with a comfirmed address 2

any help would be greatly appreciated

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793570)
Posted by Blurrz on September 23rd, 2008 @ 7:40pm CDT

Dragstar is way too cool.. although I must say.. some repaints seem to have an affinity for bright yellow these days.

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793575)
Posted by thedistinctroom on September 23rd, 2008 @ 7:44pm CDT

At a price range of $15.99 each, I wonder... why so high? Is there something special about the contents the toy comes with, besides just a new paint job with a fancy black box?

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793576)
Posted by Robot4762 on September 23rd, 2008 @ 7:47pm CDT

thedistinctroom wrote:At a price range of $15.99 each, I wonder... why so high? Is there something special about the contents the toy comes with, besides just a new paint job with a fancy black box?

You pay for the box and the oportunity to shove it int everyone exept the us's face

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793591)
Posted by Tigertrack on September 23rd, 2008 @ 7:54pm CDT

thedistinctroom wrote:At a price range of $15.99 each, I wonder... why so high? Is there something special about the contents the toy comes with, besides just a new paint job with a fancy black box?

It's limited. At this time they have no more than 800 pieces of each. Not sure if they are holding any back or not.

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793611)
Posted by thedistinctroom on September 23rd, 2008 @ 8:10pm CDT

tigertracks 24 wrote:
thedistinctroom wrote:At a price range of $15.99 each, I wonder... why so high? Is there something special about the contents the toy comes with, besides just a new paint job with a fancy black box?

It's limited. At this time they have no more than 800 pieces of each. Not sure if they are holding any back or not.

Ahh yes. It's limited. Now I see why the price is where it's set. Thanks Tigertracks 24! :mrgreen:

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793614)
Posted by i_amtrunks on September 23rd, 2008 @ 8:13pm CDT

I look at the $16 price and think "bargain"!

800 pieces of each is not that many at all...

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793620)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on September 23rd, 2008 @ 8:21pm CDT

JaZzTaStIc wrote:GRR i live in the uk and they don't ship there
i must have a DragStrip no matter what...

anyone kind enough to help a fellow seibertron member out here?
retail price + shipping then + a little extra for your services
i have paypal with a comfirmed address 2

any help would be greatly appreciated

I could do with help too.

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793634)
Posted by Maldroth on September 23rd, 2008 @ 8:42pm CDT

only 800 pieces, and consider that the Botcon 07 set had about 1400 sets made and it sold out really fast.

$16 is a fine bargain compared to what the markup will be for these later.

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793643)
Posted by DMSL on September 23rd, 2008 @ 9:05pm CDT

Not even a new head for Dragstrip? That's so lame.

PASS

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793645)
Posted by Solrac333 on September 23rd, 2008 @ 9:10pm CDT

Hmmm....I think I'll get ANOTHER Fracture/Crasher at Walmart for $7.77 and just repaint her. I get I could get 2.

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793663)
Posted by Wreckgar on September 23rd, 2008 @ 9:31pm CDT

NuclearConvoy wrote:
JaZzTaStIc wrote:GRR i live in the uk and they don't ship there
i must have a DragStrip no matter what...

anyone kind enough to help a fellow seibertron member out here?
retail price + shipping then + a little extra for your services
i have paypal with a comfirmed address 2

any help would be greatly appreciated

I could do with help too.

Ditto for me. Would love a Drag Strip and Overkill myself...

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793669)
Posted by Auto Bot on September 23rd, 2008 @ 9:44pm CDT

Half of the cost goes to the box. Hmmm. I'm gonna stay out of this one.

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793671)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on September 23rd, 2008 @ 9:45pm CDT

Wow... Limited to 800??
Not saying it's not true, but that's a little hard to believe.

But no worries, I just pre-ordered my 2!!

Re: New Image of Universe Drag Strip's Robot Mode (793827)
Posted by Stormrider on September 24th, 2008 @ 4:09am CDT

tigertracks 24 wrote:
thedistinctroom wrote:At a price range of $15.99 each, I wonder... why so high? Is there something special about the contents the toy comes with, besides just a new paint job with a fancy black box?

It's limited. At this time they have no more than 800 pieces of each. Not sure if they are holding any back or not.

Yes, limited, plus the thousand or so they released in Asia.

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