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[[ | [[File:Tf universe 25th bruticus a.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Gift, set, match.]] | ||
A '''giftset''' is a package in which multiple Transformers [[ | A '''giftset''' or '''gift set''' is a package in which multiple Transformers [[toy]]s are sold together. | ||
In the true sense of the term, giftsets represent distinct purchase options | In the true sense of the term, giftsets represent distinct purchase options, when toys that have been available for individual purchase ''also'' have a separate release in larger "grouped" packaging — such as many [[combiner]] teams, "power armor" upgrade packs for various incarnations of [[Optimus Prime (disambiguation)|Optimus Prime]], and team-ups meant to depict specific rivalries or storyline events. The term is typically ''not'' used to describe toys that can ''only ever'' be purchased together in the first place, such as [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] with [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]], the various [[Binary bonding|-Masters]] with their [[Nebulan]] partners, ''[[Unicron Trilogy]]'' "[[Bulk]]s" with their dedicated [[Mini-Con]]s, [[Power Core Combiners]] 5-packs, etc. | ||
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==Giftsets by country== | ==Giftsets by country== | ||
Japan was the only country where the [[Predacon (G1)|G1 Predacons]] were sold as a giftset, while the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]] and [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]] giftsets were only available in Japan and Italy. Additionally, | [[File:G1toy vsz set.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb]] | ||
Japan was the only country where the [[Predacon (G1)|G1 Predacons]] were sold as a giftset, while the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]] and [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]] giftsets were only available in Japan and Italy. Additionally, Japan was the only place where [[Nautilator]] was included in the [[Seacon (G1)|Seacon]] giftset. | |||
In Greece, [[El Greco]]'s locally manufactured versions of the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] and [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] were sold exclusively in giftsets. | In Greece, [[El Greco]]'s locally manufactured versions of the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] and [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] were sold exclusively in giftsets. | ||
In Japan, [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]], [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] and [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] were only available in the [[ | In Japan, [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys|Sunstreaker]], [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] and [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] were only available in the VSZ giftset. Takara would also design the extra-large VSA giftset pitting the full teams of [[Menasor (G1)#The Transformers|Menasor]] vs [[Superion (G1)#The Transformers|Superion]], though this was [[unreleased toy|never released]]. | ||
Other very large Japanese giftsets include those for [[Star Saber (G1)#toys|Victory Saber]] and [[Big Powered]]. | |||
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==Ultimate Gift Set== | |||
[[File:DOTMtoy-UltimateGiftSet.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Let's admit, everyone is just buying this for the green Powerglide.]] | |||
In 2011, Hasbro started releasing [[exclusive]] giftsets officially named "Ultimate Gift Set" for its ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'', ''[[Marvel Comics|Marvel Universe]]'', ''[[Beyblade]]'' and ''Transformers'' lines, similar to a [[multi-property brand]]. The 2011 ones were all [[Walmart]] exclusives,<ref name="ultimate2011">[http://www.battlegrip.com/?p=35082 "Hasbro’s Ultimate Gift Sets at Wal-Mart"] at Battlegrip.com, December 2011.</ref> while the 2012 ones (which replaced ''Marvel Universe'' with ''[[Spider-Man|The Amazing Spider-Man]]'') were "online exclusives" as far as the US market was concerned (which included the online storefronts of major retailers such as Walmart and Toys"R"Us). All of them were also available at general retail in Hasbro's Asian markets. These giftsets usually consisted of [[redeco]]s of existing toys (like most exclusives do), sometimes following a uniform theme for the whole set, while others were basically just a collection of random redecos that rendered the term "''ultimate''" entirely meaningless. | |||
===2011=== | |||
*''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]] [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Ultimate Gift Set 5-pack, contains: | |||
**[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Ultimategift|Optimus Prime]] (Cyberverse Commander redeco) | |||
**[[Powerglide (DOTM)#Ultimategift|Powerglide]] (Cyberverse Commander redeco) | |||
**[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Ultimategift|Bumblebee]] (Cyberverse Legion redeco) | |||
**[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Ultimategift|Sideswipe]] (Cyberverse Legion redeco) | |||
**[[Crowbar#Ultimategift|Crowbar]] (Cyberverse Legion redeco) | |||
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===2012=== | |||
[[File:Generationstoy-UltimateGiftSet.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Two Transformers "Ultimate Gift Sets", and the [[Decepticon]]s have a major disadvantage in both!]] | |||
*''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Ultimate Gift Set 4-pack, contains: | |||
**[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#UltimateGiftSet|Combat Hero Optimus Prime]] (redeco of [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'']] ''[[Reveal the Shield]]'' Deluxe Class Optimus Prime) | |||
**[[Jazz (G1)/toys#UltimateGiftSet|Autobot Jazz]] (redeco of 2010 ''Transformers'' ''Reveal the Shield'' Deluxe Class Special Ops Jazz) | |||
**[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#UltimateGiftSet|Thundercracker]] ([[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]]) | |||
**[[Motormaster (G1)#UltimateGiftSet|Motorbreath]] (Legends Class) | |||
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Latest revision as of 13:46, 15 May 2024
A giftset or gift set is a package in which multiple Transformers toys are sold together.
In the true sense of the term, giftsets represent distinct purchase options, when toys that have been available for individual purchase also have a separate release in larger "grouped" packaging — such as many combiner teams, "power armor" upgrade packs for various incarnations of Optimus Prime, and team-ups meant to depict specific rivalries or storyline events. The term is typically not used to describe toys that can only ever be purchased together in the first place, such as Soundwave with Buzzsaw, the various -Masters with their Nebulan partners, Unicron Trilogy "Bulks" with their dedicated Mini-Cons, Power Core Combiners 5-packs, etc.
Giftsets by country
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Japan was the only country where the G1 Predacons were sold as a giftset, while the Combaticon and Terrorcon giftsets were only available in Japan and Italy. Additionally, Japan was the only place where Nautilator was included in the Seacon giftset.
In Greece, El Greco's locally manufactured versions of the Constructicons and Protectobots were sold exclusively in giftsets.
In Japan, Sunstreaker, Skids and Buzzsaw were only available in the VSZ giftset. Takara would also design the extra-large VSA giftset pitting the full teams of Menasor vs Superion, though this was never released.
Other very large Japanese giftsets include those for Victory Saber and Big Powered.
Ultimate Gift Set
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In 2011, Hasbro started releasing exclusive giftsets officially named "Ultimate Gift Set" for its Star Wars, Marvel Universe, Beyblade and Transformers lines, similar to a multi-property brand. The 2011 ones were all Walmart exclusives,[1] while the 2012 ones (which replaced Marvel Universe with The Amazing Spider-Man) were "online exclusives" as far as the US market was concerned (which included the online storefronts of major retailers such as Walmart and Toys"R"Us). All of them were also available at general retail in Hasbro's Asian markets. These giftsets usually consisted of redecos of existing toys (like most exclusives do), sometimes following a uniform theme for the whole set, while others were basically just a collection of random redecos that rendered the term "ultimate" entirely meaningless.
2011
[edit]- Dark of the Moon Cyberverse Ultimate Gift Set 5-pack, contains:
- Optimus Prime (Cyberverse Commander redeco)
- Powerglide (Cyberverse Commander redeco)
- Bumblebee (Cyberverse Legion redeco)
- Sideswipe (Cyberverse Legion redeco)
- Crowbar (Cyberverse Legion redeco)
2012
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- Generations Ultimate Gift Set 4-pack, contains:
- Combat Hero Optimus Prime (redeco of 2010 Transformers Reveal the Shield Deluxe Class Optimus Prime)
- Autobot Jazz (redeco of 2010 Transformers Reveal the Shield Deluxe Class Special Ops Jazz)
- Thundercracker (Legends Class)
- Motorbreath (Legends Class)
References
[edit]- ↑ "Hasbro’s Ultimate Gift Sets at Wal-Mart" at Battlegrip.com, December 2011.
