Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 8:06AM CDT

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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!

Credit(s): chindogg

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Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (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: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (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: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (793113)
Posted by Stormrider on September 23rd, 2008 @ 8:52am CDT

Any chance these will be offered through other online retailers?

Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (793115)
Posted by Robot4762 on September 23rd, 2008 @ 8:54am CDT

is it just me or is prime WORSE than before?

Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (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: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (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: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (793133)
Posted by woosh on September 23rd, 2008 @ 9:17am CDT

Wow, some very shitty deluxes in some beautiful boxes.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (793245)
Posted by decepticonjon on September 23rd, 2008 @ 12:33pm CDT

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

Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (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: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (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: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (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: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (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: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (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: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (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: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (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: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (793421)
Posted by BlackMagnus on September 23rd, 2008 @ 5:15pm CDT

Dragstrip. Must. Have.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (793425)
Posted by Pyrostrata on September 23rd, 2008 @ 5:18pm CDT

BlackMagnus wrote:Dragstrip. Must. Have.

Seconded.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (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: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (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: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (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: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (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: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (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: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (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: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (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: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (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: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (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: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (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: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (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: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (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: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (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: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (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: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (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: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (793643)
Posted by DMSL on September 23rd, 2008 @ 9:05pm CDT

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

PASS

Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (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: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (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: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (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: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (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: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (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.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (793882)
Posted by waaaaghlord on September 24th, 2008 @ 6:41am CDT

Another UKer asking for a helping hand with these. Prime I can pass on but if anyone is willing to order an extra of Megatron, Dragstrip and Overkill drop me a PM so we can work something out.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (794233)
Posted by Kryptikore on September 24th, 2008 @ 2:43pm CDT

I would love to see prime repainted as Motormaster and then have Fansproject do some retooling to there Ultra magnus trailer to have a complete Motormaster! I do want to know if hasbro is going to release there version of Wildrider or do I have no other choice but to buy the Henkei version?

Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (794250)
Posted by Barrelass on September 24th, 2008 @ 3:14pm CDT

Well, HTS now has the set of 4 up as a group for a couple bucks off, $59.99. Doesn't really help me since I have ordered and only want two of them.

http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/ProductsBy ... 22934&PG=1

Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (797129)
Posted by nightbolt on September 28th, 2008 @ 12:12pm CDT

did everyone forget that the prime and megs molds sucked terribly?!

if they dont suck as much as the ultimate battle 2pack, i might pick up megs.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (797134)
Posted by nightbolt on September 28th, 2008 @ 12:18pm CDT

sorry for the double post but, THERS ONLY 800 MEGATRONS?!?! I GOTTA HURRY!!!!!! :shock:

Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (797334)
Posted by Tigertrack on September 28th, 2008 @ 4:53pm CDT

nightbolt wrote:sorry for the double post but, THERS ONLY 800 MEGATRONS?!?! I GOTTA HURRY!!!!!!

So suck is okay, if it could possible be of the limited variety?

Remember, HTS may say 800, but in Australia there will be more. WHo knows how many.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (797448)
Posted by breakthru on September 28th, 2008 @ 7:40pm CDT

I'll try and get Dragstrip to go with my Henkei Wildrider but the others don't really interest me.
Nice boxes though...

Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (797515)
Posted by Dagon on September 28th, 2008 @ 9:34pm CDT

Kryptikore wrote:I would love to see prime repainted as Motormaster and then have Fansproject do some retooling to there Ultra magnus trailer to have a complete Motormaster! I do want to know if hasbro is going to release there version of Wildrider or do I have no other choice but to buy the Henkei version?

Yeah, that won't happen. Wildrider was a Japanese exclusive.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (797527)
Posted by El Duque on September 28th, 2008 @ 10:00pm CDT

Didn't realize these were limited to 800 pieces. Glad I pre-ordered Dragstrip and Overkill. I don't care if they limited that Prime to 5 pieces he is still total crap and I still wouldn't want him.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (797569)
Posted by Skullcrunchberries on September 28th, 2008 @ 11:28pm CDT

Bam! Pre-ordered the other day. So come Xmas time (hopefully) I should have a shiny new Megs, Dragstrip and Overkill. Prime's colors and packaging weren't enough to justify the crappiness of the mold.

I can't wait for DS! He'll look so nice next to my shiny new Wildrider :3

Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (797572)
Posted by El Duque on September 28th, 2008 @ 11:32pm CDT

I really wish BBTS or one of the other online retailers would have had a preorder for Wildrider. Ebay prices are a little steep.

Re: Transformers Universe Special Editions Pre-orders Open For Optimus, Megatron, And Overkill (798118)
Posted by Stormrider on September 29th, 2008 @ 7:33pm CDT

I take it with the grain of salt that these are limited to 800. Hasbro didn't officially announce that these are limited in quantity. They may likely raise the preorder count later. And why shouldn't they? It isn't like they are a 3rd party retailer like e-Hobby that needs to specify their preorder count in advance. In addition, these toys have a real low price tag for figures that are limited to 800.

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