Cyber Battalion Optimus and Starscream being released as Universal exclusives

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by convoy84, May 1, 2016.

  1. lordmegatron64

    lordmegatron64 War Starter and Crate God

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    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA No. Just...No.
     
  2. Citricon

    Citricon Well-Known Member

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    I saw them there yesterday. On the bottom of Bee's box, it shows Grimlock. On the bottom of Starscream's box, it shows Megatron.
     
  3. netkid

    netkid Where's my Goddamn shoe!

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    $33+Tax! they're outta their f'in minds!
     
  4. ma70er

    ma70er HasTak/3P TF Collector, Gamer

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    Megatron looks like he'd be a fun project to hack up and add articulation to.
     
  5. Haywired

    Haywired Hakunamatatacon

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    Yeah. And considered that his gun is partsforming and it just pegs in into his arm, he'd be banal to redo as a G2 Meg...

    ... but not at $32+
     
  6. LegoLover58

    LegoLover58 Bumblebee Gourmet

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    $32.95!? Screw that!
     
  7. Fenrir Zero

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    Lets see...

    Parking is around $20. Entry to the park is around $100. Two meals, at the very least is $30. That is $150 right there if you avoid buying any drinks, candy, etc. So if I was going there and had a budget of $200, I would at the very least buy myself a Starscream.
     
  8. Robert Snoke

    Robert Snoke Gundam Gusion

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    i think the Kabaya kits made these guys better by straight up turning them into crack pairing combiners. :lol 
     
  9. Lord Dcast

    Lord Dcast Dr Lockdown

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    Yeah one problem with that; partsforming...ugh...
     
  10. metalloupegarou

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    These go for about 15 bucks on Taobao. But you have to pay shipping and thats where it turns in to 30 quick.
    I ordered an optimus because i collect them. I really cannot wait to get him in. If they were easier to get here on mainland for less than 35 then i could see people getting them and working them over.
     
  11. netkid

    netkid Where's my Goddamn shoe!

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    These things should be sold at places like Big Lots and other national discounters like Family Dollar, Dollar General, Christmas Tree Shop, TJ Maxx, Marshall's, Ross, etc.

    They are bargain type toys at best and seem fit for a child's outdoor sandbox.

    For $30 a piece, Universal deserves better Transformes products to sell. What happened to deluxe-class Evac? He should be an evergreen staple product to sell alongside their ride.

    This is a toy worth being an overpriced $30 park item:

    https://www.universalorlando.com/Merchandise/Gift/Transformers-Deluxe-Class-Evac-Figure.html
     
  12. AutobotAlvaron

    AutobotAlvaron Autobot

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    I agree completely, NetKid, these would sell great at those stores. I'd really like to get the more G1-like Optimus, but import/EBAY prices are exaggerated for what these things are- oversized, glorified Legends toys. $15.00 at Family Dollar etc. would be perfect for these.

    If only Hasbro added some simple knees and a little paint, they'd be perfect for "everyday" use/play. :peoples: 
     
  13. Autovolt 127

    Autovolt 127 Get In The Titan, Prime!

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    I agree with you.

    Evac probably sold out? or they needed something new.
     
  14. netkid

    netkid Where's my Goddamn shoe!

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    Evac is still available at the universal store link I posted above.
     
  15. Flash1087

    Flash1087 Maybe in an Alternate Dimension

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    So, here's a dumb question - does anyone remember the slightly different Cyber Commander Optimus that came out around the same time? Even for being simplified I always thought he had a really neat design, and I was kinda hoping he'd make his way stateside. Maybe if Universal gets those soon I'll take the plunge.

    I'm also super glad a friend of mine got me Evac when he did, I LOVE that mold.
     
  16. Optimus_Prowl

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    Theyre also out over here at the hollywood universal as well. They have optimus, starscream, and bumblebee, no megatrons or grinlocks yet. Theyre the same price at both parks.
     

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  17. Buzzzzzz48

    Buzzzzzz48 Herald of Unicron

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    Hey does anyone have a couple spare starscreams