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'''''Transformers United''''' (トランスフォーマー ユナイテッド ''Toransufōmā Yunaiteddo'') is a Japanese [[TakaraTomy]] toyline initially comprising [[redeco]]s from [[Hasbro]]'s ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'', [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'']], and ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' toylines, later expanding its focus to become something of a dumping ground for molds from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] and the ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Beast Wars 10th Anniversary]]'' line which have never previously been released by Takara. Much like TakaraTomy's release of the ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Transformers Animated]]'' toyline, some of these Japanese versions have glossy metallic paint jobs. As a continuation of a marketing strategy introduced during the [[ | '''''Transformers United''''' (トランスフォーマー ユナイテッド ''Toransufōmā Yunaiteddo'') is a Japanese [[TakaraTomy]] toyline initially comprising [[redeco]]s from [[Hasbro]]'s ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'', [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'']], and ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' toylines, later expanding its focus to become something of a dumping ground for molds from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] and the ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Beast Wars 10th Anniversary]]'' line which have never previously been released by Takara. Much like TakaraTomy's release of the ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Transformers Animated]]'' toyline, some of these Japanese versions have glossy metallic paint jobs. As a continuation of a marketing strategy introduced during the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|2007 live-action movie toyline]], most of the characters retain their American names. | ||
In 2012, the line became '''United EX''', and oddly consisted entirely of (expensive) [[redeco]]s of ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' figures. Don't ask us. | In 2012, the line became '''United EX''', and oddly consisted entirely of (expensive) [[redeco]]s of ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' figures. Don't ask us. | ||
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{{Bp-a1|[[Axalon (BW)#United 2|Axalon]]}} | {{Bp-a1|[[Axalon (BW)#United 2|Axalon]]}} | ||
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (BW)/toys#United|Beast Megatron]]}} | {{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (BW)/toys#United|Beast Megatron]]}} | ||
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Primal/toys#United|Optimus Primal]]}} | {{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#United|Optimus Primal]]}} | ||
{{Bp-d1|[[Ark (G1)|Ark]] [[Unicron/toys#United|Unicron]]}} | {{Bp-d1|[[Ark (G1)|Ark]] [[Unicron/toys#United|Unicron]]}} | ||
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 8''' ([[October 20|10-20]]-2012)</u> | |width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''Wave 8''' ([[October 20|10-20]]-2012)</u> | ||
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{{Bp-a1d1|[[Roadblock (G2)#United EX 2|Dozermaster]] vs [[Sky High (Micromaster)#United EX 2|Airmaster]] (w/ [[Groundbreak#Toys|Groundbreak]] & [[Deduce#Toys|Deduce]])}} | {{Bp-a1d1|[[Roadblock (G2)#United EX 2|Dozermaster]] vs [[Sky High (Micromaster)#United EX 2|Airmaster]] (w/ [[Groundbreak (United)#Toys|Groundbreak]] & [[Deduce (United)#Toys|Deduce]])}} | ||
{{Bp-a1|[[Kakuryu#United EX 2|Grimmaster]] Prime Mode}} | {{Bp-a1|[[Kakuryu (Victory)#United EX 2|Grimmaster]] Prime Mode}} | ||
{{Bp-a1|[[Rapido#United EX 2|Racemaster]] Prime Mode}} | {{Bp-a1|[[Rapido#United EX 2|Racemaster]] Prime Mode}} | ||
{{Bp-d1|[[Detritus (G1)#United EX 2|Roadmaster]] Prime Mode}} | {{Bp-d1|[[Detritus (G1)#United EX 2|Roadmaster]] Prime Mode}} | ||
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|width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''''[[Transformers Generations]]'' mail-aways'''</u> | |width="20%" valign="top"|<u>'''''[[Transformers Generations]]'' mail-aways'''</u> | ||
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{{Bp-a1|[[Artfire#United 2|Artfire]] (w/ [[Nightstick ( | {{Bp-a1|[[Artfire#United 2|Artfire]] (w/ [[Nightstick (Headmasters)#United|Nightstick]] & [[Sparks#United 2|Sparks]])}} | ||
{{Bp-a1|[[Ricochet (Headmasters)#United 2|Stepper]] (w/ [[Nebulon (Headmasters)|Nebulon]])}} | {{Bp-a1|[[Ricochet (Headmasters)#United 2|Stepper]] (w/ [[Nebulon (Headmasters)|Nebulon]])}} | ||
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Revision as of 07:42, 17 April 2018
Transformers United (トランスフォーマー ユナイテッド Toransufōmā Yunaiteddo) is a Japanese TakaraTomy toyline initially comprising redecos from Hasbro's Classics, 2010 Transformers, and Generations toylines, later expanding its focus to become something of a dumping ground for molds from the Unicron Trilogy and the Beast Wars 10th Anniversary line which have never previously been released by Takara. Much like TakaraTomy's release of the Transformers Animated toyline, some of these Japanese versions have glossy metallic paint jobs. As a continuation of a marketing strategy introduced during the 2007 live-action movie toyline, most of the characters retain their American names.
In 2012, the line became United EX, and oddly consisted entirely of (expensive) redecos of Power Core Combiners figures. Don't ask us.
Also in 2012 were several Asian-market (excluding Japan) releases for United, consisting of redecoes likely meant to fill in "holes" in collectors' collections.
Fiction
United
- A comic series in Million Publishing's latest Transformers Generations volumes, including "A New Battle!" and "The Fierce Fighting on Planet Nebulos".
- Macrocosmic Seekers, a series of prose stories taking place during Transformers 2010.
- An extended toy commercial giving descriptions of all the first-wave characters.[1] Though light on continuity, it does show the War-for-Cybertron-based toys trans-scanning into Generation-1-based modern Earth forms, a connection not made explicit in any other United fiction.
United EX
- A story told in back-of-package chapters, showcasing the origins of the Power Core Combiners in an adventure set in Japanese cartoon continuity, simultaneous with Operation Combination.
Toys
Regular retail
United
| Wave 1 (12-25-2010) | Wave 2 (1-29-2011) | Wave 3 (2-26-2011) |  | |||||
| Wave 4 (3-26-2011) | Wave 5 (1-28-2012) | Wave 6 (2-25-2012) |  | |||||
| Asian market releases | Chinese market releases
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United EX
Wave 7 (9-22-2012)
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Wave 8 (10-20-2012)
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Wave 9 (11-17-2012)
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Exclusives
| BIC Camera / Yodobashi Camera | e-HOBBY
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Tokyo Toy Show |  | |||||
| ToysЯUs | Transformers Generations mail-aways
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Yamada Denki |
