Transformers Universe Deluxe Wave 6 Released in Canadian Retail

[GMfan]

Transformers Universe Deluxe Wave 6 has been sighted at Canadian retail. Thanks to JaySmith and there_is_a_martens for providing this sighting at a Manitoba Wal-mart.

New to this wave is Hot Shot (http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/universe-classics-20-autobots-262/hot-shot-with-jolt-1863/) and Ratchet (http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/universe-classics-20-autobots-262/autobot-ratchet-1897/).

See what other Transformers are being sighted in your area in our Canadian Transformers Sightings forum (http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/forumdisplay.php?f=4).

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I knew that was coming. Snail has had them for about a week in CDN packaging.

[UltraPrimal]

Hmm...I have a dilemma. I want to get Hot Shot, but do I get the Henkei one for the guns or the Hasbro one for the JaAm? Reprolabels should do a set for Henkei Hot Shot so he can have the proper liscence plate. "Hot Rod"? HE'S NOT HOT ROD! Stupid Takara. Hot Rod/Hot Shot is his slave name. His true name is JaAm.

[Icetron]

I might buy Ratchet if I see him but not too crazy about this wave otherwise.

[GMfan]

Well he did have the Hot Rod paint job when he became "powerlinx" 'd...I always kinda thought of Hot Shot as an amalgam character that took aspects of Bumblebee and Hot Rod and put them in one character.

As for the henkei guns, ya they're cool but I don't see a spot to store them in vehicle mode. YET I pose everything in robot mode I know it'll still bother me. I do like them though, kinda has the Animated Hot Shot weapon feel to it with I prefer to his back axle cannon.

May I also point out this will be the last wave for Universe deluxes in a while....

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As for the henkei guns, ya they're cool but I don't see a spot to store them in vehicle mode.

They can be stored underneath coming out the back end near the license plate. Japanese mould is slightly remoulded for that purpose.

[Robimus]

I don't like the molds for either of the new bots but for the $8.92 price I could be convinced.:D

[C_Shewins]

So the Hasbro Hot Shot doesn't come with a gun, and only Henkei carries a gun?? Can someone confirm that?

How about Red Alert Deluxe? If this is the last wave, what happened to Red Alert?? Can someone confirm this also?

[Icetron]

Yes only the Henkei Hot Shot has guns.

There is no Universe Red Alert right now, only Henkei. Maybe Hasbro will release one later, who knows.

[Robimus]

Here's my theory on this. Universe is going on Hiadus, like it did before. But I'd be very willing to bet that it will be back after TFTM2 runs its course.

This has turned into one of Hasbro's better ideas really. They can include figures from any show they have ever done in an assortment, like they have started doing. thus appleasing Transformers fans everywhere, every age, every demographic.

Want G1, its in the line, want Beast Wars, it is too, Want Cybertron? Ditto for that line.

As to the future I think We'll definitly see G1 repaints for Red Alert, Sunstorm and maybe even Jazz within the universe line. Probably Tigertron and another version of Dinobot too. Excellion for Hot Shot? Probably.

Maybe Movie toys even enter the mix down the road a little.

This is likely the future of Animated toys as well that don't get released now. Brawn as a repaint of Soundwave come to mind as an easy one.

Likely one new mold for each wave topped up with repaints.

I think Hasbro is going to milk this for a long time.:) Of course my opinion and 50 cents might buy a donut:p

[Team Jetfire]

Cool, I have made a promise to my son that I will get a Hotshot for him as soon as I see one. Long story, but it has to do with his original Hotshot, one of his first transformers, being broken and I would love to only pay 9 bucks for it...

[Darth Grimlock]

If they make a Universe Tigatron lets hope they fix the mold or something. A few that I would like to see in the Universe line would be Rhinox, complete the Rainmakers, Predaking maybe and maybe Trypticon.

[DECEPTICON_BRAWL]

YES!!HOT SHOT AND RATCHET SHALL BE MINE!!!





Cool, I have made a promise to my son that I will get a Hotshot for him as soon as I see one. Long story, but it has to do with his original Hotshot, one of his first transformers, being broken and I would love to only pay 9 bucks for it...

i know how he feels...armada hot shot was one of my first tfs.i somehow lost him i have no idea what happened to him!

[Seeker]

gotta buy ratchet, universe is going to end soon 4 this yr

[Evan]

I thought we already knew these were released. I saw them about three weeks ago. I guess I should have told more people! My bad!

[QuadESL63]

As to the future I think We'll definitly see G1 repaints for Red Alert, Sunstorm and maybe even Jazz within the universe line. Probably Tigertron and another version of Dinobot too. Excellion for Hot Shot? Probably.

I thought G1 Red Alert is confirmed... at least the Henkei one will be released soon.

Sunstorm should be a no brainer... after all why wasted a perfectly fine Classic mold? :D

I would love to see a Classic/Universe Jazz, a Wheeljack and a (Voyager class) Rinox.

[Sideswipe]

I would love to see a Classic/Universe Jazz, a Wheeljack and a (Voyager class) Rinox.


Here's hoping!

[TriBlurr]

cripes...I still haven't seen Hound and Cyclonus.

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So the Hasbro Hot Shot doesn't come with a gun, and only Henkei carries a gun?? Can someone confirm that?

How about Red Alert Deluxe? If this is the last wave, what happened to Red Alert?? Can someone confirm this also?

I can confirm that the Hasbro version does not come with guns and that the Henkei versions does come with guns and can be stored in vehicle mode. The looks like a duel exhaust... sorta.

Also, Hasbro has said that they have no plans currently for a Red Alert repaint / remould in the Universe Deluxe line. HOWEVER, we still have Special Editions to come later in the year. So we may see him, just not in the normal "cannon" of Universe.

[Stapler]

I'm really looking forward to getting both Ratchet and Hotshot. And I'm still waiting for Inferno and Leo Prime to show up.:)
In regards to repaints, I'd love to see Universe Dinobot repainted as BW Grimlock and utilize the faction switching logo to have Autobot and Maximal symbols.:D
I'd also really appreciate Skywarp and Thundercracker getting a second shot at a Universe release like Starscream, and see Hasbro bring over the Henkei molds of Thrust and Dirge.

[Optym]

Cool, went to Toy'r'us in Whitby yesterday and found Dinobot, they had 8 left on the shelf. No other Universe Deluxes though.

[Poho]

found dinobot and smokescreen at my Toys R Us. I'd by smoker, but for the fact i know that he's a terrible mold.

[JLvatron]

cripes...I still haven't seen Hound and Cyclonus.

For the 1st month in Montreal he was rare. Someone would spot 4 then he'd be gone in 2 hours.

Now, I finally saw a bunch at my nearest WalMart. He's an awesome toy (1 of 3 best classics, imo) and I hope your area gets him soon. :)