TRANSFORMERS UNIVERSE – New product revealed at Botcon

by Moonbug in Transformers Toy News on Sunday, 27th April 2008 10:12:49 BST

Below you will find a copy of the press release from Hasbro regarding the Transformers Universe and Transformers 25th Anniversary Optimus Prime toy.

TRANSFORMERS UNIVERSE – New product revealed at Botcon

At BOTCON 2008, Hasbro has unveiled new items for the TRANSFORMERS Universe line in Fall 2008. As seen below, TRANSFORMERS Universe continues to deliver the most beloved characters to today’s TRANFORMERS’ kids and fans with updated and realistic designs.

Additionally, the big announcement at BOTCON 2008 is the upcoming 25th Anniversary which will start kickoff with the launch of the OPTIMUS PRIME 25th ANNIVERSARY PACK. This great offering harkens back to 1984 with a re-release of the OPTIMUS PRIME figure with trailer, a re-release of the original comic, the original 3 part animated series of More than Meets the Eye® and an Autobot Shield with great sounds and phrases. This 25th Anniversary pack will truly let all TRANSFORMERS fans relive their wonderful childhood memories! MSRP $69.99

UNIVERSE DELUXE

Fans of all ages will continue to enjoy more of the realistic styled vehicles and key characters from the TRANSFORMERS lore. All figures come with the authentic TRANSFORMERS action that enables them to change from vehicle mode to robot mode! Wave 3 of 2008 will include: SIDESWIPE, SILVERSTREAK and IRONHIDE. MSRP $9.99

UNIVERSE ULTRA

SILVERBOLT is packed with lights and sounds, as this Autobot takes off for retail! This Ultra scale Aerialbot provides action packed play for TRANSFORMERS fans of all ages! MSRP 24.99

UNIVERSE ROBOT HEROES

ROBOT HEROES continue to pay tribute to the rich history of the TRANSFOMERS brand in Fall ’08. Wave 3 of 2008 will highlight favorite characters, including: THRUST, AUTOBOT BLASTER, KICKBACK, IRONHIDE, Beast Wars MEGATRON and Beast Wars SILVERBOLT. MSRP $4.99