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
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