Hasbro have updated their online Transformers product catalog with more new listings for the Construct Bots line. The latest new additions are four new “Arsenal Pack” figures – essentially the same as the earlier sets, but with more bonus parts and weapons at no extra cost (pictures suggest the figures are not redecoed). The four Arsenal Pack figures are Starscream, Bumblebee, Wheeljack and Soundwave.
Some new listings have also gone up with new images of the Beast Hunters Construct Bots, including the Bulkhead and Unicron Megatron Triple Team sets, plus the Scout class Starscream and Elite class Skystalker and Shockwave.
starman72
i have been so looking forward to the beast hunters ones. ripclaw and skystalker look so cool.
the only shelfwarmers here seem to be the larger sets – the basic and elite sets seem to be selling pretty well.
worldsgreatest
If you're desperate Hasbrotoyshop has Shockwave in stock:
Transformers at HasbroToyShop.com | TRANSFORMERS CONSTRUCT-BOTS ELITE CLASS SHOCKWAVE BUILDABLE ACTION FIGURE Item Details
Maximal Dinobot
It's not true… That's impossible…
Wait, what am I saying? That's totally possible. This is terrible news as I've been pretty excited for the Beast Hunters wave along with G1 Shockwave. Really hope they just get all these guys out before May. It's been long enough since the last wave I think, though the shelfwarming doesn't help.
Mizzinno
The arsonal packs are the previously ingame only parts.
Noideaforaname
Of course. Seems like that's been the case with so many things lately.
I did find it strange that they were going to push new Beast Hunters stuff a whole year after the main Beast Hunters push, and after the show ran its course.
Stygian360
Not to seem the cynic… but is Constructo-bots still a thing? They seem to endlessly clog pegs at retail and I rarely if ever hear fans mention them in glowing terms. Guess I'd assumed they were drying up only to eventually blow away.
Shin Densetsu
IIRC at Toy Fair Hasbro stated that they haven't found a home for the Beast Hunter Constructbots stateside but that they will be released internationally.
The Diggs
…..Anyone know what the fate of these guys is post-ToyFair? I know Construct-Bots as a line is continuing with the AoE stuff, but these Beast Hunters sets look like so much fun….
Dirge82
I'll get the arsenal packs so I can make my own creations.
Gingerchris
There are some extra red wings in the Optimus and Megatron 'Ultimate' two-pack (my Ironhide is now sporting them), plus a handful of other additional parts so it's a great starting point for mix and match options for someone new to the line. Plus by now the price on that set will have dropped.
Omegatron
I haven't seen these things move off store shelves. They're all packed to the gills. So, we can't get DOTM Que or Soundwave, but more of these are coming?
Oh well…somebody out there probably likes 'em. I'm one of the few people who favor the large Kre-O build-a-characters and not the Kreons.
gabumon
Ugh!! Every store with toys within 100 miles of me has a whole FLEET OF THESE shelfwarming…. and WHat? does Hasbro do??? Reissue the SAME. ONES. with a.. .New weapon??? Good Gravy. What a wasted opportunity.
(BTW I own almost all of the first wave already)
Starscream0625
I plan on buying a few Construct-Bots eventually, so these extra pieces will be nice. Those red wings included with Starscream are a nice change from all the white/silver/grey.
The Diggs
I'm surprised how much I'm digging those Arsenal packs—and it makes me glad I held back on getting Wheeljack the first time around. 'Sharkjack' and Unicron Megs will be mine–anything for more Minicon-esque bots.
Also, I have a sneaking suspicion Arsenal 'Bee comes with Waspinator parts. Green and purple, guys.
RedAlert Rescue
Clever idea to get you to be able to make a monster out of the spare parts – so long as they actually allow that to happen and don't give up before they make all the parts.
I have yet to buy a Constructbot – but the freebies might swing it "Maybe" (Not that they are likely to show up in the UK) I might just hold off on them and get the new Rescuebots instead.
HereticalHeresy
Might pick up Unicron Megatron. Doesn't seem too bad, and has a more convincing alt-mode than the others. Plus, with no word on an actual Unicron Megatron figure other than the commander class repaint, I feel this is the best well get of him for some time.
Powerglide1991
I will buy Unicron Megatron just for Ratbat and give him to Soundwave…Also Bulkhead and Shockwave look pretty cool, not to fussed on the new Starscream.
Don't care for the extra parts either, i may pick up Wheeljack cause i didn't get the first one but other than that mehhhh
jestermon
Are those little animal sidekick/masters made up of the weapons pieces?
Maximal Dinobot
Yes, just make sure to pick one up from the second run indicated by "Construct and Customize" on the bottom of the front of the box.
vrba79
I can't decide which is fuglier, these or the GO! toys.