30th Anniversary figurine & 3D puzzle series

[griffin]

No images yet, but it looks like in a couple months there will be a new series of figurines, each with a piece of a 3D puzzle, and the first series celebrates the 30th Anniversary (suggesting that this is a long-term venture).
No idea on what the 3D puzzle forms, but I'm hoping it is a diorama or city-base scene from one of the eras being represented here.


So far listed at Entertainment Earth is wave one, as...

Single packs (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=GTTRF100A#.UsaHa_ut-24) - 15 different figurines from Gen1, TFPrime, & Movies.

3-packs (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=GTTRF130AA#.UsaHbfut-24) - 3 figures of the same character, from each of the eras of Gen1, TFPrime & Movies.

5-packs (http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=GTTRF150AA#.UsaH_Put-24) - 5 different characters from one particular era.


The 15 Single pack characters:
Optimus Prime (Generation 1)
Optimus Prime (Prime)
Optimus Prime (Movie)
Megatron (Generation 1)
Megatron (Prime)
Megatron (Movie)
Starscream (Generation 1)
Starscream (Prime)
Starscream (Movie)
Soundwave (Generation 1)
Ratchet (Generation 1)
Ratchet (Prime)
Ratchet (Movie)
Bulkhead (Prime)
Sentinel (Movie)


The 3-pack characters (each pack has a Gen1, TFPrime & Movie version):
Optimus Prime
Megatron
Starscream
Ratchet


The 5-pack themes (different characters from each themed era):
Generation 1
Prime
Movie

[griffin]

Just looking on TFW to see if it had been posted there yet, and it is noted as being a licensed figurine series to a company called "Goldie", not by Hasbro. That makes them merchandise like Loyal Subjects figurines.

[1AZRAEL1]

Wonder what they'll look like.

I hope the 3D puzzle pieces will be from their own eras ie: G1 era and it's own puzzle, movie era and it's own puzzle, etc... I don't want them all just to get the puzzle when only the G1 characters interest me.

Guess it won't really matter if I don't like how they look :p

Edit: Seems you need to buy them all to get the 3D puzzle, which isn't a diorama but a puzzle of one of the characters (according to what seibertron is reporting). Just disappointing.

[kaiden]

i would love a 3d puzzle of cybertron or autobot city maybe even unicron

[griffin]

I think these are the things that were just shown off at the UK Toyfair. If so, we now have a good look at these licensed figurines (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-toys-products-30/first-look-at-the-paladone-transformers-figurines-from-uk-toy-fair-2014-179117/). I can't see what the 3D puzzle is, so perhaps it is just a regular 2D puzzle with a 3D image?

Looks like they are being released in the UK by Paladone, and America by Goldie. (they could be the same company)

[Paulbot]

Re the 3D puzzle; Each figure comes with a lenticular motion card that assemble to make those pic of G1 Prime or G1 Megatron (with 84 background) that are on display in the Seibertron.com pics.

[i_amtrunks]

Can see the G1 versions flying off the shelves, the other two series warming them...

[Ravagecat]

Yay!! Transformers Squinkies?? :confused:;)

With the popularity of mini figures these days I'm sure they'll all sell well.

[griffin]

Re the 3D puzzle; Each figure comes with a lenticular motion card that assemble to make those pic of G1 Prime or G1 Megatron (with 84 background) that are on display in the Seibertron.com pics.

Well that's a let down. I was hoping "3D puzzle" meant one of those puzzle buildings that are actually called "3D puzzles".... not a mere 2D flat puzzle with a lenticular picture on it.

(pics Paulbot is referring to - with movie spoilers (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/images-and-product-info-from-the-uk-toy-fair/29188/))

[Hursticon]

I'll take one of each of the 3 Soundwaves please. :D

[1AZRAEL1]

I'll take one of each of the 3 Soundwaves please. :D

What 3 Soundwaves? There's only one.

[ILikeSoundwave]

What 3 Soundwaves? There's only one.

In the little booklet it also revels series 2 which also includes a Prime Soundwave and a Dotm Soundwave.

[1AZRAEL1]

In the little booklet it also revels series 2 which also includes a Prime Soundwave and a Dotm Soundwave.

Oh my bad :p

[griffin]

Some images at Amazon for the American versions (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-toys-products-30/transformers-30th-anniversary-minifigures-image-179138/) (I'm still assuming these are the same as the UK figurines, as the 5-packs are identical).

[Hursticon]

Oh my bad :p

Pfft... Novice! :p:D

[High_Q]

Any idea about the size of these minifigures?

I think the head sculpts of the Loyal Subjects G1 minifigures look nicer, but I suppose these are mass retail and hopefully cheaper, not 'urban vinyl'.

Still, might get G1 Optimus, and also Rodimus and G1 Bee from later waves.

[DELTAprime]

I don't normally collect merch, but I might grab the G1 figures.

[Hursticon]

Any idea about the size of these minifigures?

Not sure :o; I've not seen it mentioned anywhere I don't believe, but I'd surmise that they'd be quite small - so less than 3" I reckon. ;)
(This is of course completely speculative :D)

[koolkollectibleskhai]

Finally found Ultra Magnus in store at TRU. Not bad at all :)

http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w552/chockey88/Transformers/IMG_7963_zpsd15b4201.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/chockey88/media/Transformers/IMG_7963_zpsd15b4201.jpg.html)


http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w552/chockey88/Transformers/IMG_7944_zps4ef84739.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/chockey88/media/Transformers/IMG_7944_zps4ef84739.jpg.html)

[Facepunches]

Hahaha, nice work! I was like that with the G1 Starscream, could not find one anywhere for the life of me, drove around town looking for it – now that I found it, I almost cant walk into a store without tripping over them! Congrats.

[MayzaPrime]

I really like these... They are cool...

I still haven't seen series 2 in stores yet.

I did buy Optimus (G1) for my friend for her desk... She loves it

[koolkollectibleskhai]

Hahaha, nice work! I was like that with the G1 Starscream, could not find one anywhere for the life of me, drove around town looking for it – now that I found it, I almost cant walk into a store without tripping over them! Congrats.

Yeah, as an OCD collector, I'm just glad I was able to find one and not always be missing it! LOL! :D

[koolkollectibleskhai]

Here's the link to the quick video review too. SOrry it's a bit dark - really need to work on some better lighting!

http://youtu.be/N1E8kw6tXVg