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| Cybertron Galaxy Force Optimus Prime and Crumplezone to be Reissued in Universe Line Twin-Pack |
| Posted on 08-19-2008 at 10:55 AM by Tim Formas | | TFW2005 has received an official image of the Canadian packaging for a Universe "Ultra Twin-Pack" containing unchanged reissues of Galaxy Force Optimus Prime and Crumplezone from the Cybertron line. Click on the image to the left for the full view of the front of the packaging.
| | | Views: 8,801 | | Runamuck: Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim Formas  |
Oh....Legends. I thought it was something cool. They are painted nicely, at least.
Thanks for the link, man. I do appreciate it.  Wraith Prime:
Here's hoping they re-release some original deco WingSabers. I missed the original run and didn't like the TRU movie repaint version.
REDLINE:
I doubt that will happen, actually.
G.B. Blackrock: Quote:
Originally Posted by Wraith Prime Here's hoping they re-release some original deco WingSabers. I missed the original run and didn't like the TRU movie repaint version. | What a lot of folks seem not to understand is that we're not really talking about re-releases here. Just repackaged overstock (not confirmed, but this seems almost certain, at least to me).
Fosterlager: Quote:
Originally Posted by G.B. Blackrock What a lot of folks seem not to understand is that we're not really talking about re-releases here. Just repackaged overstock (not confirmed, but this seems almost certain, at least to me). | And by contrast, Wing Saber was not much of a shelfwarmer. And rightly so, he's cool as hell.
Backscatter: Quote:
Originally Posted by jourdo Meh... This is a good chance for those that did not pick these up originally, otherwise an easy pass. |
Yep, my wallet sighs relief. Craptacular if you ask me. It should have been Optimus and Jetfire in new colors.
LatinJEM777:
If Prime was molded in Ultra Magnus (similar to that custom floating around these boards) colors, then I would have been tempted to buy it. As it stands, pass.
flywheels:
Odd choice of molds to release...but at least the packaging is nice.
deathsheadx:
unfortunately for me i was unable to purchase prime and crumplezone when they came out and my area was sparse on the transformers at the time so they've been part of a hole in my collection, so i'm glad this set is coming out i can work towards filling that hole now.
highlander3000:
I wonder if we'll see this at Sam's Club or Costco here in the states.
Detour: Quote:
Originally Posted by G.B. Blackrock What a lot of folks seem not to understand is that we're not really talking about re-releases here. Just repackaged overstock (not confirmed, but this seems almost certain, at least to me). | That doesn't make any sense. Considering the costs of shipping overstock back to the manufacturers, paying people to tear the toys out of package and make sure all the accessories remain with the toy throughout the entire process, then repackaging them into new package...
There is no way Hasbro can do this without selling a pack like this for more than what the original toys cost.
Fosterlager: Quote:
Originally Posted by Detour That doesn't make any sense. Considering the costs of shipping overstock back to the manufacturers, paying people to tear the toys out of package and make sure all the accessories remain with the toy throughout the entire process, then repackaging them into new package...
There is no way Hasbro can do this without selling a pack like this for more than what the original toys cost. | They could do it with toys that never left Hasbro's possession, never went to retailers, maybe never left China.
Synical:
Wow, this could end up being one of the worst shelf-warmers ever made...how random.
racnruin:
My  When I saw that pic was  Quote:
Originally Posted by Grimwing I own both of them and you won't really be disappointed by the figures, (who did'nt shelfwarm nearly as badly as quickmix, metroplex, and the king of shelfwarming: mudflap). Repackaged these are not cool for me.
Now armada overload though. I want to get that universe re-release as I hav'ent found one with the missles online for a good price. This is why I want one: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...1101231048.jpg | G.B. Blackrock: Quote:
Originally Posted by Detour That doesn't make any sense. Considering the costs of shipping overstock back to the manufacturers, paying people to tear the toys out of package and make sure all the accessories remain with the toy throughout the entire process, then repackaging them into new package...
There is no way Hasbro can do this without selling a pack like this for more than what the original toys cost. | Nevermore (who doesn't seem to agree with the "overstock" theory either) suggests that it could be toys that were never sold to stores in the first place. They were produced in excess of what stores actually bought.
I don't see why that's at all implausible. In fact, I think it makes a lot more sense than Hasbro deciding to re-release toys that demonstrably failed to sell well during their original release.
EDIT: What fosterlager said.
Autovolt 127:
I don't have Galaxy Force Prime this might be chance......
Crumplezone will go on Ebay if i get this set.
Ceasar121:
If Prime was repainted, I would buy this. Since he's not, it will shelfwarm. I have spoken!
netkid:
Aw man! I REALLY wish it was the original Cybertron Optimus Prime. I could never find him in stores! Dammit!
Oh well...back to slugging it out on eBay. Dammitty damn damn.  Spiderus Prime:
I need to get that 2 pack!
Deadend:
Crumplezone would make an awesome classics bulkhead. xD Quote:
Originally Posted by Grimwing | I have one on Ebay right now that's going for dirt cheap with jetfire and prime from that line.
saberconvoy:
Weird.
but must be a big box.
Or thats a smaller Optimus Prime
or since its from Galaxy force
Galaxy Convoy
Dinobot Nuva:
Won't got out of my way to track this down...but wouldn't mind picking it up for a decent price since I don't own either of these (have the original Prime though, shammalammadingdong he's awesome).
Also, I concur with other posters, we need Menasor ala the Legends out of this mold...then Hot Zone.
DN
AutobotMarine:
I don't get why they relaunch Cybertron Prime with Crumplezone, personally they should relaunch him with Cybertron Galvatron and I would totally buy that in a heartbeat.
Ian7:
I would actually buy that. If it wasn't for the fact that Crumblezone was in it. Oh ya I don't live in Canada!  Mechafire:
Random twin pack... IS RANDOM!!1
Motor_Master:
I'm surprised they didn't do Cyb Op and Leobreaker. At least then you have the added combiner gimmick.
... you know if they repainted Prime and Wingsaber for Universe they could have had an updated G1 Flywheels... well more of a Flytrap, but it could work.
dark69:
cool for anyone who missed it
Deadend: Quote:
Originally Posted by AutobotMarine I don't get why they relaunch Cybertron Prime with Crumplezone, personally they should relaunch him with Cybertron Galvatron and I would totally buy that in a heartbeat. | Cybertron Galvatron for the megatron color scheme.
But honestly, I'd prefer Energon Purple galvatron, they could even use the voyager mold from previously, since it was never done in purple.
I'm kinda curious if this prime still has the matrix. And what colors it'll be in.
I have a bad habit of collecting Matrix included figures.
An autobot crumplezone called classics bulkhead would have worked for me. But then he'd need to be packaged with another mold that's reminiscent of animated for classics as a bad guy. Ah well, at least crumplezone will let some people kitbash their own Cybby mode primal.
shortround:
all i need is a thunderblast
Detour: Quote:
Originally Posted by Deadend Cybertron Galvatron for the megatron color scheme.
But honestly, I'd prefer Energon Purple galvatron, they could even use the voyager mold from previously, since it was never done in purple. | First, the smaller version was Ultra class, not Voyager. Second, it was actually done in purple, in Japan as Galvatron General.
Takara_destron:
Damn, I need a Crumplezone but I have a Cybertron Optimus and don't need another. Would have been better with a Megatron or Ransack IMO.
Galvatro: Quote:
Originally Posted by Sol Fury That must be one huge box! | This was exactly what I was thinking!
Galvatro Fit For natalie: Quote:
Originally Posted by saberconvoy Weird.
but must be a big box.
Or thats a smaller Optimus Prime
or since its from Galaxy force
Galaxy Convoy | Still Optimus Prime, though. The 'Galaxy Force' name was just a nod to fans who knew of the Japanese series and to signify he is the leader of their expedition in the last episode (hence the Cyber Key symbols instead of Autobot symbols). Takara never released a redeco of this toy to my knowledge.
MegaConvoy_13:
I might get it. I already have Crumplezone and the normal Optimus. Depends on price, I guess.
Automorpher: Quote:
Originally Posted by Runamuck Cybertron is what got me back into collecting TFs again. That line had a lot of awesome molds. Better than Armada and Energon |
Well, Energon was not too bad either but I DO agree that Cybertron line were simply magnificent! 
Now back to topic:
Would love a set of these..PROVIDED that they're GENERALLY AFFORDABLE. As with some of the comments left on this thread, wouldn't make much sense to charge HIGH for something that shelfwarmed.  CNCBrawl56:
I really hope this comes out to the U.S., cause E-BAY is just making me mad more and more!
All well, I wish it was the original one with the blue instead of the black!
Thundershot:
With any luck, these guys will be Vortex & Swindle, so Whirl can use the Evac mold (with a new head, which means through the club) and Sandstorm can be a triple changer new mold.
Chris
Galvatro: Hello All!
I had another thought about this 2 pack. I know that it is a Canadian exclusive (but nothing TF seems too exclusive anymore), but the box, style, and packing is screaming a Sam's or a Costco exclusive release in the States. Either one usually carries something similar to this during the Christmas season. The other warehouse would have to have something else to sell (?). Of course, if this is not released in the warehouse chains and is really exclusive to Canada, I wonder what Costco, Sam's and BJ's will have for TF releases this year?
Galvatro paramedicprime:
Man id love to get this just for the crumple zone i dont have one.But i 2 cyb primes though.
MegaHavok: Quote:
Originally Posted by Galvatro Hello All!
I had another thought about this 2 pack. I know that it is a Canadian exclusive (but nothing TF seems too exclusive anymore), but the box, style, and packing is screaming a Sam's or a Costco exclusive release in the States. Either one usually carries something similar to this during the Christmas season. The other warehouse would have to have something else to sell (?). Of course, if this is not released in the warehouse chains and is really exclusive to Canada, I wonder what Costco, Sam's and BJ's will have for TF releases this year?
Galvatro | Costco will not have a true exclusive. We will get Animated supreme prime probably in a new package like last years Ult bb
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