Official Toy images

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This is for official toy images that don't already have a current/recent News topic, or aren't big enough news to probably warrant a new News topic (like the smaller, non-mainline toys or Gimmick toys).
(official images of mainline toys that do have News topics may still end up being posted here too, but only after they are posted in the active News topic)

This can be an archive of official images, as they are found, or for the amusement of fans who may not collect the gimmick toys or the smaller sub-lines.

This is an open News topic, so comments can be posted.

[griffin]

Official images (toy photos with packaging instead of the earlier CG images) of the first wave of the Titans Return Legends (Rewind and Stripes) have been posted up to Amazon and mirrored here (http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/04/22/new-titans-return-legends-rewind-stripes-stock-photos-314559).

And official images of the oversized gimmick RID Power Surge Bumblebee & Sideswipe toys have been posted up at BBTS, also mirrored here (http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/04/21/robots-disguise-power-surge-bumblebee-sideswipe-official-images-314475).

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RID Power Surge Optimus Prime (http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/04/26/robots-disguise-power-surge-optimus-prime-stock-photos-314693) (the big gimmick one, not the remoulded Warrior toy)... I hope that truck mode is just mis-transformed.

Titans Return Sentinel Prime (http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/04/26/new-titans-return-voyager-sentinel-prime-stock-photos-314686).

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Another official image of the new Rescue Bots Optimus trailer (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/stock-image-transformers-rescue-bots-optimus-prime-racing-trailer/35268/) (with Mirage - a redeco Blurr), and its packaging.

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RID Legion Groundpounder (http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/05/09/robots-disguise-legion-groundbuster-revealed-315240) in both modes (our first look at it out of packaging).

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A number of official images have shown up in the last week, including the first wave of Titans Return toys, which I would expect to be released some time in the next two months.
These are actual toy images now, not the CG images.

TR Wave 1 Titan Masters (http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/05/10/new-stock-photos-titans-return-titan-masters-wave-1-315327)

TR Wave 1 & 2 Deluxe (http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/05/10/titans-return-deluxe-wave-1-2-package-photos-315315)

TR Wave 1 Voyager Galvatron (http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/05/10/new-titans-return-voyager-galvatron-stock-photos-315302)

TR Wave 1 Leader (http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/05/10/new-stock-images-titans-return-leader-class-blaster-powermaster-optimus-prime-315338)

TR Fortress Maximus (http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/05/10/titans-return-fortress-maximus-new-official-images-315295)

TR Legends Laserbeak (http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/05/10/titans-return-laserbeak-package-315309)

And for RID we get to see Legends Bisk (for the first time) Blizzard Drift and Groundbuster in packaging (http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/05/13/transformers-robots-disguise-legion-bisk-groundbuster-package-images-315470).

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Official images of the next wave of RID Warriors (http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/05/20/robots-disguise-power-surge-optimus-prime-scatterspike-stock-images-315739), Power Surge Optimus (remould) and Scatterspike (redeco)... and in the new packaging.

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Some additional official toy images (http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/05/28/new-titans-return-deluxe-mindwipe-wolfwire-chromedome-highbrow-stock-images-316231) (not CGI) of the wave 2 Deluxe Titans Return toys, Highbrow, Mindwipe, Chromedome, and Wolfwire (Weirdwolf).

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Small official images (http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/06/10/transformers-robots-disguise-one-step-changer-ratchet-revealed-316812) of the third wave of 2016 RID 1-steps (Ratchet, Bisk, Energon Boost Bumblebee), but a full gallery of images and comparisons here (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/new-galleries-robots-in-disguise-1step-ratchet-robot-mode-revealed-bisk-new-strongarm-and-more/35597/), along with the second wave (new Optimus, new Strongarm, Blizzard Sideswipe)

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The UK ToysRUs website has given us some official images (http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/06/29/combiner-wars-computron-new-stock-images-318147) of the Hasbro Computron boxset, including the box.

At least Scattorshot is a different colour scheme to the individual one. Not massively different, but at least it isn't a repack of the same toy for those who already bought it.

And Dengeki Hobby website have put up images of the Japanese August Adventure toys, TAV-54 Scorponok and TAV-53 Hypersurge Sideswipe (http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/06/29/stock-photos-adventure-tav-53-hypersurge-sideswipe-tav-54-scorponok-318158).

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Small official (non-CG) images of Titans Return Soundwave (http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/07/01/new-titans-return-leader-soundwave-stock-photos-318250) have been found on a German website.

And more images from Dengeki Hobby site, this time for the Japanese Legends LG-28 Rewind & Nightbeat set (http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/07/01/new-titans-return-leader-soundwave-stock-photos-318250), coming out in September.

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Japanese Adventure TAV55 Warrior Windblade and TAV56 Nemesis Prime (http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/07/28/official-stock-photos-adventure-tav55-windblade-tav56-nemesis-prime-320430) (black version of the Warrior Power Surge Optimus).

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RID 3-step Bisk (http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/08/13/new-stock-images-transformers-robots-disguise-3-step-changer-bisk-321607), and the Platinum Edition Rodimus Vs Galvatron (http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/08/13/official-images-transformers-generations-platinum-edition-rise-rodimus-prime-set-321601) set.

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Official images of upcoming Japanese Adventure (http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/08/30/transformers-adventure-hypersurge-starscream-ratchet-bisk-official-images-324133) Hypersurge Starscream, Battlepack Sideswipe, Warrior Bisk, and Warrior Ratchet.

[Paulbot]

Bisk looks interesting but Ratchet's vehicle mode doesn't look good; plain as a happy meal toy.

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There are rumours saying that the Rescue Bots cartoon won't be back for a fifth season, but that hasn't stopped Hasbro from releasing more Rescue Bots toys (probably for the endless re-runs on TV).

Official images have been released of a new Rescue Bots toy gimmick - Flip Racers.
They look like they might be pull-back motor type toys, that can move in both modes.

The first wave has (http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/01/06/transformers-rescue-bots-flip-racers-official-images-330584) Heatwave, Optimus Prime, Hoist and Medix.

If the cartoon is really over and future toys are going to rely on re-runs to sell them, it seems odd to have just one of the four being a main character... and only two even being on the cartoon.
Considering the amount of Hoist and Medix toys in the last year, it almost makes you think they would be in the next season... if there was another season.

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A small image of the RID combiner team Stunticons (http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/05/06/robots-disguise-stunticons-new-stock-image-338477) has been found, showing their individual robot modes and vehicle modes.

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Not really official images, but in-package images (http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/05/08/robots-disguise-one-step-strongarm-heatseeker-package-images-338585) of new RID 1-step Heatseeker (a Stunticon) and new mould Strongarm.

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Some clearer official images of RID Combiner Ultra Bee and Galvatronus (http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/05/13/transformers-robots-disguise-combiner-force-team-combiner-ultra-bee-stock-photos-338880).

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RID Crash Combiner Dragstrip and Wildbreak (http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/05/17/first-look-rid-crash-combiners-dragstrip-wildbreak-339091), which is wave 3 or 4.
Both are new moulds (I thought that the yellow car was a redeco Sideswipe when I saw it at Toyfair, but I was confused), and Wildbreak is an F-1 styled race car.

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Not really official images, but in-package images (http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/05/08/robots-disguise-one-step-strongarm-heatseeker-package-images-338585) of new RID 1-step Heatseeker (a Stunticon) and new mould Strongarm.

These are official images though (https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/new-stock-images-for-transformers-robots-in-disguise-one-step-strongarm-and-heatseeker/38183/).

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RID Activator Optimus with Hi-Test (https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/new-stock-images-for-robots-in-disguise-activator-optimus-prime-hitest/38205/) official images.
The Minicon looks to be named after one of the Gen1 Powermasters... just the wrong one though.

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A tiny official image has been found of Shocknado (https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/first-image-of-robots-in-disguise-2015-shocknado/38216/) - the Crash Combiner redeco of Stormhammer, and is made up of Shockwave and Tornado.

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More official images have surfaced of the various wave 5 toys (http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/06/09/341267-341267) that are already showing up in some retail stores around the world... which has been really slow for this wave, as official images and pre-order listings are usually out way before the toys start showing up.

[FatalityPitt]

Some in-package images of RiD Twinferno.

https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/additional-inbox-images-of-transformers-robots-in-disguise-warrior-class-twinferno/38530/

Interesting design. I think it's cool they're introducing the younger generations to old-school characters like Twinferno (AKA Doublecross). The colour-scheme seems a bit Dinobot-ish with the orange gold and grey.

[shockNwave]

Some in-package images of RiD Twinferno.

https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/additional-inbox-images-of-transformers-robots-in-disguise-warrior-class-twinferno/38530/

Interesting design. I think it's cool they're introducing the younger generations to old-school characters like Twinferno (AKA Doublecross). The colour-scheme seems a bit Dinobot-ish with the orange gold and grey.

The color scheme could also be interpreted as G1 Predacon-ish.

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Official product images (http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/07/29/transformers-last-knight-leader-dragonstorm-deluxe-crosshairs-strafe-newlarger-stock-photos-345835) for Deluxe Strafe, Deluxe Crosshairs and Leader Dragonstorm.

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Wave 3 Movie Legions - Hound and Dragonstorm (http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/08/03/transformers-last-knight-legion-class-wave-3-stock-pics-346348).

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RID 1-step Soundwave (http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/08/16/new-official-stock-photos-rid-one-step-changer-soundwave-347008), which I had mistakenly thought was part of wave 3 with Heatseeker and the new mould Strongarm, but is actually on its own in wave 4.

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Official images of the Wave 2 Allspark Tech Sqweeks (https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/stock-images-allspark-tech-sqweeks-posted/39588/)... even though its release is currently in doubt (it was apparently removed from the Hasbro website recently (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/newly-released-and-upcoming-toys-hasbro-edition.953417/page-65#post-15035293)), so maybe wave 2 (Sqweeks and Megatron) could end up being cancelled, just like the planned Dragonstorm, Berzerker and Crosshairs (http://news.tfw2005.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2017/09/DSC04929.jpg), which didn't even reach the announcement stage (at this time).

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Official images for RID Legion Twinferno from Amazon (http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/09/29/robots-disguise-legion-twinferno-official-images-349891), which looks like it could be the last Legion toy in the series, as nothing else has been announced or leaked.

[griffin]

The next Rescue Bots Megabot is Quick Dig Boulder (http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/10/29/rescue-bots-quick-dig-boulder-image-352760), which turns into an odd looking Bulldozer with four treads (like RID Megatronus or Armada Megatron). To be released around December.

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Most of these have been leaked by now, but these are the "official" official images (http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/11/10/transformers-power-primes-legends-deluxes-voyagers-leaders-stock-images-353353) for the first wave of the POTP toys.

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Official images of POTP Leader Rodimus Unicronus (https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/stock-images-for-transformers-power-of-the-primes-rodimus-unicronus/40020/).

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More official images of the wave 2 (http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/12/15/new-stock-photos-power-primes-prime-masters-wave-2-355416) Prime Masters Alchemist Prime and Alpha Trion.

[FatalityPitt]

Don't know if anyone's shown this off yet or not, but here some in package Photos of PotP Optimus Primal ("Optimal Optimus" in this case), Novastar and wave 3 Primemasters.

https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/in-package-images-of-transformers-power-of-the-primes-optimal-optimus-novastar-and-prime-masters/40818/

I was looking forward to seeing Optimus Primal when he was first announced, but looking at these pics; I'm not sure I like the idea of the Optimus Primal component turning into the hoverboard that the Optimal Optimus beast mode rides on.. (yeah, that last sentence came out weird)... Well, part of me had always wanted an Optimus Primal, but never got one (even to this day). So I'll try and get this when on sale at retail.

[griffin]

Hasbro have released some production process images for Slash (http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/04/25/hasbros-leaked-cybertron-power-primes-slash-362958), of concept art, grey prototype and finished toy.

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Hasbro are working their way through the POTP Dinobots, with images released of Sludge (http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/04/27/hasbros-leaked-cybertron-power-primes-sludge-363078) and Slag/Slug (http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/04/30/hasbros-leaked-cybertron-power-primes-slug-slag-363144).

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More Dinobots production images from Hasbro - Snarl (http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/05/02/hasbros-leaked-cybertron-snarl-363269) and Swoop (http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/05/03/hasbros-leaked-cybertron-power-primes-swoop-363297).

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The final Dinobot - Grimlock (http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/05/04/hasbros-leaked-from-cybertron-power-of-the-primes-grimlock-363338).

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Official images for POTP Outback and Cindersaur have been found on Amazon America (http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/05/11/transformers-power-of-the-primes-legends-wave-3-stock-photos-363695) (the toys aren't available there yet though).

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Official images (http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/05/12/transformers-cyberverse-ultimate-class-optimus-prime-and-megatron-stock-images-363731) have been found for the two Ultra sized toys in wave one of Cyberverse.
They are listed as "coming soon", so might be coming out mid-year.

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Official packaging images of three of the 1-step toys from the new Cyberverse toyline have been found (http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/05/27/in-package-stock-images-of-transformers-cyberverse-1-step-changers-364459), showing us that they are just redecos of RID toys (not even new heads).
Soundwave and Blurr are redecos of the 2017 toys, while Bumblebee is a redeco of the 2016 toy that transforms like a flick knife.

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Heaps of pre-production images for Predaking (http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/07/27/hasbros-leaked-from-cybertron-power-of-the-primes-predaking-368990), released by Hasbro on facebook and instagram.

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Another episode of "Leaked from Cybertron" from Hasbro has shown off POTP Leader Rodimus Prime (http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/08/09/hasbros-leaked-from-cybertron-power-of-the-primes-evolution-rodimus-prime-369865), with a couple of concept images of the vehicle mode combined with several Deluxe toys.
If you are on Facebook, the video can be seen here (https://www.facebook.com/transformers/videos/2095887403814776/).

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For the Rescue Bots fans, the first toy with the new "Rescue Bots Academy" packaging has been found on Amazon America (http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/09/05/new-stock-images-of-transformers-rescue-bots-academy-electronic-hot-shot-371254), to be released in a couple months time.
It is the new character Hot Shot, which reuses the character name and likeness of the Armada Autobot.
This new toy is an electronic Rescue Bots toys, that looks to be about Megabot size, for US$50.

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Official images of the first WFC Battle Masters (http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/09/15/war-for-cybertron-siege-battle-masters-wave-1-in-package-images-first-look-at-blowpipe-371783) have been found online, of Lionizer, Firedrive and Blowpipe, in packaging.
Each is a Targetmaster styled weapon, with translucent attachments to simulate fireblasts or slashing affects.

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Official images of wave 3 Cyberverse Warriors (http://news.tfw2005.com/2018/12/11/stock-photos-cyberverse-warrior-class-wave-3-hot-rod-prowl-and-soundwave-378637) - Hot Rod, Prowl, Soundwave.

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Packaging images of (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/02/22/war-for-cybertron-siege-leader-optimus-prime-battlemasters-caliburst-smashdown-and-ectotron-in-package-stock-images-383968) WFC Leader Optimus, Battlemasters Caliburst & Smashdown, and the Ghostbusters crossover toy.

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Also from Toyfair, official images of most of the new toys revealed at the event...
- War For Cybertron (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/02/20/transformers-generations-war-for-cybertron-siege-official-images-and-details-from-toy-fair-2019-383796)
- Cyberverse (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/02/20/transformers-cyberverse-official-images-and-details-from-toy-fair-2019-383696)
- Botbots (only promo images) (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/02/20/transformers-botbots-official-images-and-details-from-toy-fair-2019-383758)
- Studio Series (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/02/20/transformers-studio-series-official-images-and-details-from-toy-fair-2019-383777)

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Official in and out of packaging images for Cyberverse Ultra size Alpha Trion (https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/newly-released-and-upcoming-toys-hasbro-edition.953417/page-85#post-16722971).

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Official images for the upcoming Cyberverse Warrior Gnaw toy (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/04/18/transformers-cyberverse-power-of-the-spark-warrior-class-gnaw-new-stock-images-387182)... which looks heavily inspired by the Generations TR Legends Gnaw toy from a couple years ago. (the mould is different, so it isn't just an up-sized reproduction)

[griffin]

An official video this time (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ga4n0KOT-dk) - from Hasbro Taiwan, a commercial for Siege, done with the toys in stop-motion. It has four toys from the first wave, fighting it out.

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A second stop-motion video from Taiwan (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsjehTukj-Q), with Ultra Magnus and Shockwave.

[GoktimusPrime]

AWESOME stop motion videos! :D Good to see Hasbro supporting a fan with his work allowing him a higher production budget. Although his old videos shot on his kitchen floor with laundry detergent boxes as buildings had a certain charm. ;)

P.S.: How cool would it be if a video game company made a 1 on 1 TF fighting game using toy stop motion? Similar to how Mortal Kombat used video captures of live actors but instead using stop motion captures of toys? ;)
(just don't make it suck like the Street Fighter The Movie arcade game :p)

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A third video from Hasbro Taiwan (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysehS5IJ-is), with Prowl, Sidewsipe and Starscream.

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Some small official packaging images for the fourth wave Siege Micromasters - Highjump & Powertrain (Offroad Patrol (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/05/09/siege-micromasters-highjump-and-powertrain-carded-image-388024)), and four of the Botbots 5-packs from series 3 (The Season Greeters (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/05/09/botbots-series-3-packaging-image-388031)).

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A fourth Taiwan Siege video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFgB6E3bhns), with Optimus, Megatron and Cog.

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Some new official images from the week we were offline...


Cyberverse Tiny Changers wave 1 (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/05/18/transformers-cyberverse-tiny-turbo-changers-wave-1-stock-photos-388389) (12 new figures).
Blackarachnia
Bumblebee
Drift
Grimlock
Hotrod
Jetfire
Megatron
Optimus Prime
Prowl
Shockwave
Soundwave
Starscream



http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2019/052001.jpg


Cyberverse Spark Armor packaging (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/05/13/transformers-cyberverse-spark-armor-ark-power-optimus-prime-sky-turbine-optimus-prime-ocean-storm-bumblebee-new-stock-images-388134) - Large Optimus, small Optimus and Bumblebee.


http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2019/052002.jpg


http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2019/052003.jpg


http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2019/052004.jpg



Cyberverse Spark Armor toys (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/05/15/transformers-cyberverse-spark-armor-ark-power-optimus-prime-sky-turbine-optimus-prime-ocean-storm-bumblebee-new-additional-stock-images-388196) - Large Optimus, small Optimus, Bumblebee and Starscream.


http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2019/052005.jpg

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More new Cyberverse official images for toys that should start hitting stores in the next month - Scout class Optimus & Scraplet (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/05/24/transformers-cyberverse-power-of-the-spark-scout-class-action-attack-optimus-prime-and-scraplet-packaging-and-stock-photos-388734) - Ultimate Grimlock & 1-step Shockwave & SkyByte (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/05/25/transformers-cyberverse-power-of-the-spark-ultimate-class-grimlock-1-step-changer-shockwave-and-skybite-stock-images-388771) - Warrior class Deadlock & Gnaw (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/05/26/transformers-cyberverse-power-of-the-spark-wave-4-warrior-deadlock-new-stock-images-388782).

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A fifth toy video from Hasbro Taiwan (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwwBqHZ41uc).

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Authentics.... those very simplistic toys currently at Coles and Woolies here, have a third (larger) size class coming - Titan Changers.
The first three toys are Optimus, Bumblebee and Megatron (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/06/05/transformers-authentics-titan-changers-stock-images-389403).

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Cyberverse 1-step Sky-Byte (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/06/16/transformers-cyberverse-power-of-the-spark-1-step-sky-bite-packaging-stock-images-389842) - should be out soon.

Siege Omega Supreme (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/06/21/transformers-war-for-cybertron-siege-omega-supreme-new-stock-images-390038) - showing the box, it's different modes, and it's size (61cm tall).

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2019/062601.jpg

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2019/062602.jpg


http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2019/062603.jpg

[philby]

Epic!

[griffin]

Apparently the packaging images for Impactor and Mirage (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/07/06/siege-mirage-and-impactor-new-in-package-images-390821) haven't been seen before.

[griffin]

A listing for the second series of Cyberverse Tiny Changers (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/07/26/transformers-cyberverse-tiny-turbo-changers-series-2-line-up-revealed-392970) has been found on the Mexican version of Amazon, with official images of the 12 figures... but the two sets of images don't match each other, and I find it hard to believe that there would only be two new (redeco) figures out of the 12, so these images (or listing) could be an error.

[tinyJazz]

A listing for the second series of Cyberverse Tiny Changers (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/07/26/transformers-cyberverse-tiny-turbo-changers-series-2-line-up-revealed-392970) has been found on the Mexican version of Amazon, with official images of the 12 figures... but the two sets of images don't match each other, and I find it hard to believe that there would only be two new (redeco) figures out of the 12, so these images (or listing) could be an error.

Liking the look of this drift repaint

http://i.imgur.com/PQWQVdX.jpg

[griffin]

My first thought was Jazz too, but it could just be Drift again. I don't know if the series 1 Drift has that blue on the car mode, but since the robot mode is completely white, it should have something painted on the car mode. (it could also be a pre-production colouring, as the series 1 Optimus has blue on the legs while the actual toy doesn't, and Soundwave doesn't have yellow on the chest, but the actual toy does)

[griffin]

The first reveal of Cyberverse Spark Armor Ratchet (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/07/27/transformers-cyberverse-power-of-the-spark-battle-class-spark-armor-autobot-ratchet-with-blizzard-breaker-revealed-393074), shown with Starscream who is part of the smaller "Battle" size class. Probably part of wave 2, as wave 1 is already out.
They say that the partner armour is called Blizzard Breaker, which must be from another listing, as it isn't note on the catalogue image.

[griffin]

For the fans of Rescue Bots, Amazon America have listed the Mega Mighties Optimus Prime with official images (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/07/28/new-rescue-bots-academy-mega-mighties-optimus-prime-listed-in-amazon-393221). The New York Toyfair earlier this year had four Mega Mighties on display -Bumblebee, Hotshot, Optimus and Heatwave... the first two were wave 1, so Heatwave could also be in wave 2 with Optimus (it isn't in stock yet at Amazon).

[griffin]

CGI Official images and press release info from Hasbro, sent to American fansites....

Cyberverse Warriors (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/07/29/transformers-cyberverse-warrior-and-battle-class-update-ratchet-jet-fire-and-more-393281) (Bumblebee, Jetfire, Drift), and Battle class Spark Armor (Shockwave, Ratchet).

Siege Battlemasters (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/07/29/transformers-war-for-cybertron-siege-masters-update-rung-singe-ratbat-and-rumble-393261) (Rung, Singe) and Micromasters (Battle Squad (Direct Hit & Power Punch) and Soundwave Spy Patrol 2 (Ratbat & Rumble)).

Universal Studios exclusive redeco SS-34 Leader Class DOTM Megatron (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/07/29/universal-studios-exclusive-studio-series-leader-class-dark-of-the-moon-megatron-393254).

Note that the prices here are US$, and the dates are US dates (which have month first, then day).


Transformers Cyberverse Spark Armor Battle Class Ratchet
(Ages 6 and Up/ Approx. Retail Price: $14.99/ Available: 10/1/2019)
Inspired by the heroic AUTOBOT from the CYBERVERSE animated series, this RATCHET figure is an impressive 4 inches tall, converts from robot to vehicle mode in 9 steps, and combines with the included Blizzard Breaker Spark Armor vehicle to convert him into his powered-up mode! In the all new G1-inspired CYBERVERSE series, giant TRANSFORMERS robots from the planet CYBERTRON engage in epic battles, harnessing the power of the ALLSPARK with their SPARK ARMOR! Kids can imagine unleashing this new ability with this SPARK ARMOR figure.
Collect other SPARK ARMOR figures (each sold separately, subject to availability) to discover more exciting characters from the CYBERVERSE series, as seen on Cartoon Network and YouTube! Available at most major toy retailers on 10/1/2019.
Transformers Cyberverse Spark Armor Battle Class Shockwave
(Ages 6 and Up/ Approx. Retail Price: $14.99/ Available: 10/1/2019)
Inspired by the evil DECEPTICON from the CYBERVERSE animated series, this SHOCKWAVE figure is an impressive 4 inches tall, converts from robot to vehicle mode in 13 steps, and combines with the included Solar Shot Spark Armor vehicle to convert him into his powered-up mode! In the all new G1-inspired CYBERVERSE series, giant TRANSFORMERS robots from the planet CYBERTRON engage in epic battles, harnessing the power of the ALLSPARK with their SPARK ARMOR! Kids can imagine unleashing this new ability with this SPARK ARMOR figure.
Collect other SPARK ARMOR figures (each sold separately, subject to availability) to discover more exciting characters from the CYBERVERSE series, as seen on Cartoon Network and YouTube! Available at most major toy retailers on 10/1/2019.
Transformers Cyberverse Action Attackers Warrior Class Drift
(Ages 6 and Up/ Approx. Retail Price: $14.99/ Available: 10/1/2019)
Inspired by the CYBERVERSE animated series, this WARRIOR CLASS DRIFT figure is 5.4-inches tall and converts from robot to car mode in 9 steps. The last step of conversion activates the figure’s Swing Slash Action Attack! Once converted, the fun attack move can be repeated through easy reactivation steps. Kids can collect other ACTION ATTACKERS figures, each sold separately, to discover the signature attack moves of favorite characters from the all new G1 inspired CYBERVERSE series, as seen on Cartoon Network and YouTube — one of the best ways to introduce young kids and new fans to the exciting world of TRANSFORMERS! Available at most major toy retailers on 10/1/2019.
Transformers Cyberverse Action Attackers Warrior Class Jetfire
(Ages 6 and Up/ Approx. Retail Price: $14.99/ Available: 10/1/2019)
Inspired by the CYBERVERSE animated series, this WARRIOR CLASS JETFIRE figure is 5.4-inches tall and converts from robot to car mode in 9 steps. The last step of conversion activates the figure’s Sky Surge Action Attack! Once converted, the fun attack move can be repeated through easy reactivation steps. Kids can collect other ACTION ATTACKERS figures, each sold separately, to discover the signature attack moves of favorite characters from the all new G1 inspired CYBERVERSE series, as seen on Cartoon Network and YouTube — one of the best ways to introduce young kids and new fans to the exciting world of TRANSFORMERS! Available at most major toy retailers on 10/1/2019.
Transformers Cyberverse Action Attackers Warrior Class Bumblebee
(Ages 6 and Up/ Approx. Retail Price: $14.99/ Available: 10/1/2019)
Inspired by the CYBERVERSE animated series, this WARRIOR CLASS BUMBLEBEE figure is 5.4-inches tall and converts from robot to car mode in 7 steps. The last step of conversion activates the figure’s Hive Swarm Action Attack! Once converted, the fun attack move can be repeated through easy reactivation steps. Kids can collect other ACTION ATTACKERS figures, each sold separately, to discover the signature attack moves of favorite characters from the all new G1 inspired CYBERVERSE series, as seen on Cartoon Network and YouTube — one of the best ways to introduce young kids and new fans to the exciting world of TRANSFORMERS! Available at most major toy retailers on 10/1/2019.




set, Rung, Singe Power Punch and Direct Hit. All of these are due out (officially) in December of this year.Transformers: Generations – War for Cybertron: Siege Battle Masters Class Rung
(Ages 8 and Up/ Approx. Retail Price: $5.99/ Available: 12/01/2019)
The RUNG figure features story-inspired battle-worn deco, combat-grade Cybertronian alt modes, and customizable, cross-compatible weapon accessories so fans can build the ultimate battlefield! RUNG stands at 1.5 inches in robot mode and converts into a CEREBRAL CIRCUIT SCANNER in 4 steps. Use RUNG weapon mode to equip other DELUXE, VOYAGER and LEADER CLASS Siege figures (sold separately) with larger mission loadouts and the included FIRE BLASTS accessory to simulate blasterfire coming from the weapon.
Build the ultimate battlefield with WFC Siege figures (each sold separately). WFC Siege plunges fans into the epic fight to survive on the final day of the AUTOBOT and DECEPTICON battle to control CYBERTRON. Adult fans nostalgic for the original TRANSFORMERS animation and kids discovering classic characters for the first time can share and experience exciting play patterns for all generations. Available at most major toy retailers on 12/01/2019.
Transformers: Generations – War for Cybertron: Siege Battle Masters Class Singe
(Ages 8 and Up/ Approx. Retail Price: $5.99/ Available: 12/01/2019)
The SINGE figure features story-inspired battle-worn deco, combat-grade Cybertronian alt modes, and customizable, cross-compatible weapon accessories so fans can build the ultimate battlefield! SINGE stands at 1.5 inches in robot mode and converts into a DOUBLE-BARRELED NUCLEAR-POWERED FLAMETHROWER in five easy steps. Use SINGE’s weapon mode to equip other DELUXE, VOYAGER and LEADER CLASS Siege figures (sold separately) with larger mission loadouts and the included FIRE BLASTS accessory to simulate blasterfire coming from the weapon.
Build the ultimate battlefield with WFC Siege figures (each sold separately). WFC Siege plunges fans into the epic fight to survive on the final day of the AUTOBOT and DECEPTICON battle to control CYBERTRON. Adult fans nostalgic for the original TRANSFORMERS animation and kids discovering classic characters for the first time can share and experience exciting play patterns for all generations. Available at most major toy retailers on 12/01/2019.
Transformers: Generations – War for Cybertron: Siege Micromaster Class Battle Squad 2-Pack
(Ages 8 and Up/ Approx. Retail Price: $9.99/ Available: 12/01/2019)
The MICROMASTER BATTLE SQUAD features 2 figures – DIRECT-HIT and POWER PUNCH. Figures feature story-inspired battle-worn deco, combat-grade Cybertronian alt modes, and customizable, cross-compatible weapon accessories so fans can build the ultimate battlefield! Each figure stands at 1.5-inches in robot mode and can convert to vehicle mode in 5 and 4 easy steps, respectively. Both figures’ vehicle modes combine to form the LR-AP ARTILLERY CANNON WEAPON accessory. Use the weapon mode to equip other DELUXE, VOYAGER and LEADER CLASS Siege figures (sold separately) with larger mission loadouts and the FIRE BLASTS accessory (not included) to simulate blasterfire coming from the weapon.
Build the ultimate battlefield with WFC Siege figures (each sold separately). WFC Siege plunges fans into the epic fight to survive on the final day of the AUTOBOT and DECEPTICON battle to control CYBERTRON. Adult fans nostalgic for the original TRANSFORMERS animation and kids discovering classic characters for the first time can share and experience exciting play patterns for all generations. Available at most major toy retailers on 12/01/2019.
Transformers: Generations – War for Cybertron: Siege Micromaster Class Soundwave Spy Patrol (2nd Unit) 2-Pack
(Ages 8 and Up/ Approx. Retail Price: $9.99/ Available: 12/01/2019)
The SOUNDWAVE SPY PATROL (2nd Unit) comes with 2 figures – RUMBLE and RATBAT – that feature story-inspired battle-worn deco, combat-grade Cybertronian alt modes, and customizable, cross-compatible weapon accessories so fans can build the ultimate battlefield! Each figure stands at 1.5-inches in robot mode and can convert in 4 steps to V3 SONICSURGE DRONE ARMOR and V4 SONICSURGE DRONE ARMOR. In armor mode, these figures can fit (separately) inside the chest of the SIEGE: WAR FOR CYBERTRON SOUNDWAVE figure (sold separately, subject to availability) or attach to the figure’s shoulders as armor. Use the armor mode to equip other DELUXE, VOYAGER and LEADER CLASS Siege figures (sold separately) with larger mission loadouts.
Build the ultimate battlefield with WFC Siege figures (each sold separately). WFC Siege plunges fans into the epic fight to survive on the final day of the AUTOBOT and DECEPTICON battle to control CYBERTRON. Adult fans nostalgic for the original TRANSFORMERS animation and kids discovering classic characters for the first time can share and experience exciting play patterns for all generations. Available at most major toy retailers on 12/01/2019.

[griffin]

For the fans of Rescue Bots, Amazon America have listed the Mega Mighties Optimus Prime with official images (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/07/28/new-rescue-bots-academy-mega-mighties-optimus-prime-listed-in-amazon-393221). The New York Toyfair earlier this year had four Mega Mighties on display -Bumblebee, Hotshot, Optimus and Heatwave... the first two were wave 1, so Heatwave could also be in wave 2 with Optimus (it isn't in stock yet at Amazon).

The official images for Heatwave have now been found as well (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/08/02/new-rescue-bots-academy-mega-mighties-heatwave-listed-on-hasbro-website-393505), from the Hasbro website.

Also for Rescue Bots are two more "Feature Bots" (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/08/01/new-rescue-bots-academy-wedge-and-whirl-new-stock-images-393486) (a new size between the regular Rescan size and the Megabot size) from the Hasbro site - Whirl as a racecar and Wedge.

[griffin]

Packaging images for Siege Singe, Rung and Direct Hit/Power Punch have been found (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/08/06/siege-rung-singe-and-micromasters-direct-hit-and-power-punch-packaging-images-394000).

And the Generations Select WFC Smokescreen toy (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/08/07/new-hasbro-hi-res-images-generations-selects-wfc-smokescreen-394050).

[griffin]

Not official images, but the official Cyberverse page of the US Transformers website (https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/cyberverse) has three new "bios" (Bumblebee's description of the characters) - Skybyte, Jetfire and Cheetor. And amazingly, the Australian version of the Transformers website (https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-au/brands/cyberverse) has been updated at the same time with those three new characters.

(there is also the trailer for the second season of the cartoon on there as well)

[griffin]

A listing for the second series of Cyberverse Tiny Changers (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/07/26/transformers-cyberverse-tiny-turbo-changers-series-2-line-up-revealed-392970) has been found on the Mexican version of Amazon, with official images of the 12 figures... but the two sets of images don't match each other, and I find it hard to believe that there would only be two new (redeco) figures out of the 12, so these images (or listing) could be an error.

More official images have been found (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/08/17/transformers-cyberverse-tiny-turbo-changers-series-2-new-stock-images-394686), which still looks to only have four of the 12 figures be new, which is amazingly low (and annoying if you have to buy these online and end up with a lot of duplicates just to find the four new ones).
Not that the four new figures are anything exciting, as none are new moulds, and two of them are very minor redecos.
The new figures - Acidstorm (green Starscream redeco), Silverbolt (grey Jetfire redeco), Jazz (Drift with some blue on the car mode and black on the head), Sideswipe (no silver on the side exhausts).
The re-released figures - Optimus, Bumblebee, Megatron, Soundwave, Shockwave, Grimlock, Prowl, Blackarachnia.

[griffin]

Packaging of the next wave of Cyberverse Warriors from Previews (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/08/28/transformers-cyberverse-warrior-class-wave-5-packaging-stock-photos-395581)... which has a remoulded Bumblebee, a new mould Jetfire and a new mould Drift.
(I originally thought that Drift was just a minor redeco Deadlock toy, but looking at them side by side, they are completely different moulds... but the card art is identical though, which is lazy, as one doesn't therefore match the toy)

[griffin]

Official images for Cyberverse 1-step Autobot Jazz (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/09/21/transformers-cyberverse-power-of-the-spark-1-step-changer-jazz-new-stock-images-396848), who has the same transformation as Prowl, and should be the only new toy in the next wave to come out (after Skybyte and Shockwave).

[BigTransformerTrev]

Packaging of the next wave of Cyberverse Warriors from Previews (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/08/28/transformers-cyberverse-warrior-class-wave-5-packaging-stock-photos-395581)... which has a remoulded Bumblebee, a new mould Jetfire and a new mould Drift.
(I originally thought that Drift was just a minor redeco Deadlock toy, but looking at them side by side, they are completely different moulds... but the card art is identical though, which is lazy, as one doesn't therefore match the toy)

I'm glad to see that Jetfire will be getting a regular Warrior-class toy. I'm not keen on getting any of these Spark Armour figures.

[Tha_Phantom]

Official images for Cyberverse 1-step Autobot Jazz (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/09/21/transformers-cyberverse-power-of-the-spark-1-step-changer-jazz-new-stock-images-396848), who has the same transformation as Prowl, and should be the only new toy in the next wave to come out (after Skybyte and Shockwave).

I shouldn't want this as much as what I do.:p

[griffin]

More official images have been found (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/08/17/transformers-cyberverse-tiny-turbo-changers-series-2-new-stock-images-394686), which still looks to only have four of the 12 figures be new, which is amazingly low (and annoying if you have to buy these online and end up with a lot of duplicates just to find the four new ones).
Not that the four new figures are anything exciting, as none are new moulds, and two of them are very minor redecos.
The new figures - Acidstorm (green Starscream redeco), Silverbolt (grey Jetfire redeco), Jazz (Drift with some blue on the car mode and black on the head), Sideswipe (no silver on the side exhausts).
The re-released figures - Optimus, Bumblebee, Megatron, Soundwave, Shockwave, Grimlock, Prowl, Blackarachnia.

Bag codes for the second wave (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/10/14/transformers-cyberverse-tiny-turbo-changers-series-2-identification-codes-398403), for those wanting to find the four new ones... if these even show up here.
(the four new ones are all at the end of the list)


A -Bumblebee
B -Optimus Prime
C -Grimlock
G -Blackarachnia
H -Shockwave
I -Soundwave
J -Megatron
L -Prowl
M -Silverbolt *
N -Sideswipe *
O -Jazz *
P -Acid Storm *

The link also has comparison photos of the new four redecos with the toys in the first wave.

[griffin]

Some more official images of Earthrise Doubledealer (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/03/21/transformers-earthrise-leader-class-doubledealer-additional-stock-images-408449), including some small images of the front and back of the box.

[griffin]

Not official images, but official retail prices in America (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/05/03/masterpiece-movie-mpm-10-starscream-earthrise-decepticon-clones-two-pack-and-mpm-2-dpci-and-price-information-410967) (at Target)...

Movie MP Starscream - US$150
Movie MP (un-named) - US$120
WFC Clone 2-pack - US$25

[DaptoDog]

Not official images, but official retail prices in America (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/05/03/masterpiece-movie-mpm-10-starscream-earthrise-decepticon-clones-two-pack-and-mpm-2-dpci-and-price-information-410967) (at Target)...

Movie MP Starscream - US$150
Movie MP (un-named) - US$120
WFC Clone 2-pack - US$25

Near certainty now the unnamed Movie MP is Ratchet given the price point indicates it's a Voyager (eg Ironhide) type size. There's not many I can think of that size other than Ratchet.

[Paulbot]

Probably most likely Ratchet but Bonecrusher would be a possibility- there’s been a few 3rd Party ones I think so there’s some sort of market.

[griffin]

Official images of four of the upcoming Cyberverse Battle Call toys - Optimus, Bumblebee, Meteorfire, Wildwheel (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/05/18/transformers-cyberverse-battle-call-optimus-bumblebee-amazon-listings-stock-images-411476).

We finally get some new characters in Cyberverse, and one of them looks like a flying brick... although, Meteorfire does look like something you'd seen in the original Marvel comics when the issue is set on Cybertron.

[griffin]

Official packaging images of wave 2 Earthrise Micromasters - Race Track Patrol & Astro Squad (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/05/30/transformers-earthrise-wave-2-micromasters-new-packaging-images-411995).

[griffin]

Official images of the Cyberverse Battle Call Starscream and Megatron (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/06/01/transformers-cyberverse-battle-call-megatron-and-starscream-new-stock-images-412210) (wave 2).

And more official images (out of packaging) of the wave 2 Earthrise Micromasters Astro Squad and Race Track Patrol (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/06/01/transformers-earthrise-wave-2-micromasters-new-stock-images-412197).

[griffin]

Official images of Cyberverse Deluxe Arcee (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/06/10/transformers-cyberverse-deluxe-build-a-figure-arcee-new-stock-images-412675).

[griffin]

An official image of a grey redeco of the most recent version of the Cyberverse Scout Bumblebee has been found on a US Retailer website (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/06/14/new-transformers-cyberverse-scout-class-bumblebee-redeco-images-412872) among previously released figures... but it hasn't been officially named anywhere yet.

[Autocon]

Grampa Bumblebee :p

[griffin]

Some new official images have been put up on Entertainment Earth for some upcoming Rescue Bots and Cyberverse waves.

A new wave of Rescue Bots Rescan bots Hotshot (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/06/18/transformers-rescue-bots-academy-rescan-wave-5-optimus-prime-hot-rod-and-hot-hot-shot-f1-new-stock-images-413038)(race car - new mould), and Optimus Prime (as a "hotrod" truck - new mould with same transformation as previous trucks).

Cyberverse (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/06/17/transformers-cyberverse-ultra-class-thunderhowl-and-warrior-class-mega-axe-attack-optimus-prime-new-stock-images-413021) Ultra Class Thunderhowl (beast) and Warrior Class Optimus (new truck mould).
Thunderhowl looks like such a lazy transformation for a higher-priced toy. It looks like it just squats down to be in beast mode, with the wolf head flipping up. It even has the cape from bot mode still on the back of the beast mode like some weird animated super-dog.

[griffin]

Official images of the 8th Cyberverse Deluxe Thunderhowl (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/07/02/transformers-cyberverse-deluxe-build-a-figure-thunderhowl-new-stock-images-413984), who only has one piece of Maccadam.

And more official images for wave 2 Earthrise Deluxe (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/07/02/transformers-earthrise-wave-2-deluxe-new-stock-images-413958) - Allicon, Arcee, Smokescreen and Airwave.

[griffin]

TakaraTomy have tweeted out some "official" images of the upcoming Earthrise Arcee and Trailbreaker (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/07/05/takara-tomy-transformers-earthrise-er-09-arcee-and-er-ex-trailbreaker-official-in-hand-images-414064), with the Arcee toy shown with the Cyberverse Arcee toy.
With the Masterpiece Arcee coming out at the end of this year as well, that's a lot of pink coming in the next few months from Hasbro and TakaraTomy (Earthrise and Cyberverse in the next 2 months, and Masterpiece in December).

[griffin]

Official images have been found of some upcoming Cyberverse 1-step toys - Ratchet and Megatron (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/07/13/transformers-cyberverse-1-step-changers-cybertronian-ratchet-megatron-and-ultimate-iaconus-new-stock-images-414579). Both are new moulds, and both are noted as being "Cybertronian Mode" on the packaging.
The wheels on Ratchet appear to be resembling spheres, instead of disk-shaped tyres.
The link also shows some images of the Ultimate sized Iaconus toy, which I haven't seen the alt-mode before. (not that it looks like much of an alt-mode)

[griffin]

Official images of the upcoming wave 3 Earthrise Battlemaster toy Doublecrosser (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/08/04/transformers-earthrise-battle-master-doublecrosser-new-stock-images-416480).

Meanwhile, official images of a licensed item (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/08/05/transformers-3d-foam-bag-clips-by-monogram-416490) has shown up that will be released in America (on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Foam-Bag-Clip-Blind/dp/B08F72KVZQ/)) around September 28th. A series of 11 blind-bagged 3D foam bag tags, with 2 of them being limited edition "chase" figures. They are about 6cm.

[griffin]

Official images of Cyberverse Ultimate size Iaconus (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/08/08/transformers-cyberverse-ultimate-class-iaconus-new-stock-images-416841), who turns into... something. Seriously, what is it?
The product page says it is "spaceship", but the character from the cartoon was meant to have a city mode.
It was found in America last week, and was just found the other day in Australia at Toyworld, which will be noted soon in the sightings section.

[griffin]

Something obscure that I just found out today - those tiny Rescue Bots mini-racers that we got in Kmart a few months ago, are listed on Amazon in America as a specially boxed 5-pack (https://www.amazon.com/Tra-Rbt-Mini-Racer-Multipack/dp/B07ZR1RYDB/), with a bonus (small) playmat... but since it is only a 5-pack, it is missing Whirl, which is really weird to sell an incomplete set like that. It is US$20.... and my guess is that it is probably an Amazon exclusive (Amazon has a lot of Rescue Bots exclusives, and the packaging doesn't look like something for a retail store that is meant to attract the attention of little kids).

[griffin]

Cyberverse Ultra Skullcruncher (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/08/18/transformers-cyberverse-ultra-class-skullcruncher-stock-images-417333) - a very good homage to the original series toy, in both colour and modes. The added gimmick of a crocodile helmet is a bit weird though.

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2020/081906.jpg

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2020/081907.jpg

[griffin]

Amazon America have recently added several bulk lots of older Rescue Bots toys (could be old stock, or re-released figures in their original packaging), and a new boxset of four previous toys in a special new box (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/10/11/amazon-exclusive-transformers-rescue-bots-academy-road-rescue-team-trailer-4-pack-421848).
The four toys in the boxset are a really weird mixed assortment of alt-modes which I'm not sure if any other than Optimus was even ever on the cartoon.
Plus, the product/packaging is the current "Rescue Bots Academy" branding, but there aren't any RBA main characters in this set.
They have the offroad Bumblebee, the race car Heatwave, the dragster Chase, and the "Megabot" Optimus with trailer. If the official images are accurate of the toys, they don't appear to be any different (the Optimus looks like the 2nd release, which didn't have some paint and stickers).
It is for December, for US$60.

[griffin]

Official product images have been found (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/12/24/transformers-afterlife-ectotron-studio-series-r-e-d-wave-2-retro-headmasters-packaging-images-426585) of the 2nd wave of RED toys (Cheetor & Arcee from TFPrime), the 2nd Ectotron (on a backing card this time instead of a box), and the 2nd wave of "Headmasters" (Titans Return Weirdwolf, Skullcruncher and Highbrow).

[griffin]

Kingdom T-Wrecks was expected to be a Target exclusive, and now a listing has been found (https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/06/15/transformers-kingdom-t-wrecks-listed-at-target-com-redcard-early-access-435532), which says that it will be released in America on July 25th - it will be exclusive to Target Red Card holders, limited to 1 per customer... for us$50.
The product page isn't yet taking pre-orders, but shouldn't be too long, considering it was already released here, and Americans don't like to have "their" Transformers being released in other countries first.

[griffin]

Hasbro have decided to officially reveal four Studio Series toys (https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/07/18/studio-series-sunday-official-transformers-reveals-grindor-bumblebee-jolt-and-thrust-437650) that are currently being released somewhere in the world at the moment... including here in Australia.

- SS-73 (Mv2) Grindor (Decep - helicopter - redeco Blackout) w/ Ravage (Decep - figurine - new)
- SS-74 (Mv2) Bumblebee (Auto - sports car - new/remould?) w/ Spike (figurine)
- SS-75 (Mv2) Jolt (Auto - car - new)
- SS-76 (Mv6) Thrust (Decep - Cybertronian fighter jet - remould SS72 Starscream)

It should be noted that some SS-86 toys are being released with these as well, so I'm not sure why they only revealed the new era movie toys.

[Ravagecat]

Hasbro have decided to officially reveal four Studio Series toys (https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/07/18/studio-series-sunday-official-transformers-reveals-grindor-bumblebee-jolt-and-thrust-437650) that are currently being released somewhere in the world at the moment... including here in Australia.

- SS-73 (Mv2) Grindor (Decep - helicopter - redeco Blackout) w/ Ravage (Decep - figurine - new)
- SS-74 (Mv2) Bumblebee (Auto - sports car - new/remould?) w/ Spike (figurine)
- SS-75 (Mv2) Jolt (Auto - car - new)
- SS-76 (Mv6) Thrust (Decep - Cybertronian fighter jet - remould SS72 Starscream)

It should be noted that some SS-86 toys are being released with these as well, so I'm not sure why they only revealed the new era movie toys.


Aww What a cute little Ravage for Grindor :cool:

Bumblebee....Again....Ahh, this one comes with a new Hat Spike

[reillyd]

Aww What a cute little Ravage for Grindor :cool:


It?s really tempting to buy it just for a new Ravage. I?m having to fight the completist urge, as I?d just chuck Grindor away and have no interest in him. But I own literally every Ravage released?? and my collection would be incomplete??.

[Autocon]

Incomplete.

[griffin]

And yet we still don't have a 2007 Frenzy to complete the Decepticon cast, which should have been packed with Barricade... because who would it be packed with now that all of the 2007 Decepticons have been done.
(I'd also like a Studio Series Dispensor, transforming or not, and the Nokia-bot, to complete the entire robot cast.)


Aww What a cute little Ravage for Grindor :cool:

Bumblebee....Again....Ahh, this one comes with a new Hat Spike

That Bumblebee is the one that was just released as one of the four Studio Series Buzzworthy Bumblebee "re-packs" we had in Target a couple months ago... which ended up coming out before the primary Studio Series release for some reason.

[griffin]

Another Hasbro product display in Hong Kong (https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/07/22/hasbro-fans-expo-2022-hong-kong-covert-agent-ravage-2-pack-masterpiece-skids-reboost-war-for-cybertron-kingdom-studio-series-and-more-437927) (looks like it could be at Causeway Bay again), with includes Transformers, and shows off some yet-to-be released toys, in a nice big display. It also looks like they have the SDCC Ravage 2-pack being released there as well.

[griffin]

Amazon America has listed up a couple of 2-packs of re-issue Cyber Series (https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/09/02/transformers-cyber-battalion-heroic-2-pack-cyber-battalion-bumblebee-2-pack-440418) (Cyber Battalion) toys from 2015 - Optimus & Megatron, Bumblebee & Starsrceam.
The plastic looks glossier, but could just be the images.

They are packed in brown boxes like GEN Selects toys, and are likely to be Amazon exclusives, at us$26.49 for each 2-pack.

[griffin]

From an online store comes official images (https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/12/30/transformers-studio-series-legacy-buzzworthy-bumblebee-new-packaging-and-stock-images-447446) from the first wave of Legacy and from the 3rd wave of Buzzworthy.

Legacy Leader Optimus and re-release Kingdom Galvatron.
Legacy Voyager Bulkhead and re-release Kingdom Blaster.

Studio Series "Leader" Coronation Starscream.
Buzzworthy Deluxe SS Kup, Cliffjumper, B127.

[Trailer Park Ninja]

Yay!!! My favourite Dinobot as a kid is getting the TF Movie Studio 86 treatment. Just saw this pop up in Amazon (https://www.amazon.com.au/Transformers-Studio-86-15-Leader-Class/dp/B09H1HJR9H/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=RP8Qv&pf_rd_p=1daf74a5-21de-47b3-b3bf-584cae7d695b&pf_rd_r=02PFPG0T4BMQT4FG92J8&pd_rd_r=826acbc1-0e37-4ecf-9973-5575e127f3fe&pd_rd_wg=Xqntf&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_atf_m)

Will go well with Grimlock and Slag

[griffin]

More official images of Studio Series Leader Sludge and the box (https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/03/23/transformers-studios-series-ss-86-15-dinobot-sludge-packaging-images-452379).

Also, with the "Walmart collector con" online event, more official images and info has been released (https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/03/24/transformers-r-e-d-galvatron-shockwave-and-legacy-beast-wars-new-stock-images-and-product-description-452387) of this year's batch of Walmart exclusives (wave 6 RED Galvatron and Shockwave, wave 3 Vintage Wolfang (https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers-Vintage-Beast-Wars-Maximal-Wolfang-Action-Figure-Walmart-Exclusive/766356117) and Cybershark (https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers-Vintage-Beast-Wars-Maximal-Cybershark-Action-Figure-Walmart-Exclusive/338912702), and Legacy Sandstorm, Nightprowler and Buzzsaw).


Transformers: Legacy Deluxe Autobot Nightprowler
Originally intended to join the ranks of G1 figures, the Transformers: Legacy Deluxe Autobot Nightprowler robot toy was never been released…until now! Nightprowler, a renegade Autobot, hunts in darkness, silently stalking his foes.
Transformers: Legacy brings together fan-favorite characters from across the Transformers multiverse. Figures feature deco inspired by their universe with an updated Generations design. In honor of the almost 40-year legacy of Transformers entertainment, the fandoms come together from across the Transformers multiverse, all in one toy line.
Transformers: Legacy action figures are great kids’ toys and exciting collectibles for fans of all ages.
Transformers and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro.
Includes: figure, accessory, and instructions.
Figure scale: 5.5 inches
Ages 8 and up?Warning: Choking Hazard – Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
© 2022 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. ?Manufactured under license from TOMY Company, Ltd.

• NEVER-BEFORE RELEASED DESIGN: This Transformers: Legacy 5.5-inch Autobot Nightprowler robot toy was originally intended to join the ranks of G1 figures, but was never released…until now! Featuring a Generations-style design
• UNIVERSES COLLIDE: Universes collide with Transformers: Legacy! This epic line of Transformers toys brings together fan-favorite characters from across the Transformers multiverse
• 2 EPIC MODES: Action figure converts from robot to snow leopard mode in 20 steps. Features intricate molded fur texture, articulated lower jaw, and detailed claws for more realistic snow leopard poses
• TAIL BECOMES TAIL WHIP: Tail detaches from snow leopard mode during conversion and becomes tail whip accessory that can be held by figure in robot mode
• EXPAND YOUR MULTIVERSE COLLECTION: Look for other Transformers: Legacy figures to build out your Transformers multiverse collection and create your own crossover stories! (Each sold separately; subject to availability)
Transformers: Legacy Buzzsaw
From the world of Beast Wars, universes collide with the Transformers: Legacy Buzzsaw robot toy! Buzzsaw always brags about his recon missions. In reality, he prefers the long-range approach to avoid coming face-to-face with enemies.
Transformers: Legacy brings together fan-favorite characters from across the Transformers multiverse. Figures feature deco inspired by their universe with an updated Generations design. In honor of the almost 40-year legacy of Transformers entertainment, the fandoms come together from across the Transformers multiverse, all in one toy line.
Transformers: Legacy action figures are great kids’ toys and exciting collectibles for fans of all ages.
Transformers and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro.
Includes: figure, accessory, and instructions.
Figure scale: 5.5 inches
Ages 8 and up?Warning: Choking Hazard – Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
© 2022 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. ?Manufactured under license from TOMY Company, Ltd.
• BEAST WARS-INSPIRED DESIGN: This Transformers: Legacy 5.5-inch Buzzsaw robot toy is inspired by the animated series, Beast Wars: Transformers, updated with a Generations-style design
• UNIVERSES COLLIDE: Universes collide with Transformers: Legacy! This epic line of Transformers toys brings together fan-favorite characters from across the Transformers multiverse
• 2 EPIC MODES: Action figure converts from robot to yellow jacket mode in 20 steps. and Transformers toy features articulated mandibles and iridescent eyes and wings
• BEAST WARS-INSPIRED ACCESSORY: Stinger detaches from wasp mode during conversion and becomes a blaster accessory that can be held by the figure in robot mode
• EXPAND YOUR TRANSFORMERS MULTIVERSE: Look for other Transformers: Legacy figures to build out your Transformers multiverse collection and create your own crossover stories! (Each sold separately, subject to availability)
Transformers: Legacy Deluxe Predacon Sandstorm
From the world of Beast Wars, universes collide with the Transformers: Legacy Deluxe Predacon Sandstorm robot toy! Sandstorm bides his time, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
Transformers: Legacy brings together fan-favorite characters from across the Transformers multiverse. Figures feature deco inspired by their universe with an updated Generations design. In honor of the almost 40-year legacy of Transformers entertainment, the fandoms come together from across the Transformers multiverse, all in one toy line.
Transformers: Legacy action figures are great kids’ toys and exciting collectibles for fans of all ages.
Transformers and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro.
Includes: figure, 2 accessories, and instructions.
Figure scale: 5.5 inches
Ages 8 and up?Warning: Choking Hazard – Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
© 2022 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. ?Manufactured under license from TOMY Company, Ltd.

BEAST WARS-INSPIRED DESIGN: This Transformers: Legacy 5.5-inch Predacon Sandstorm robot toy is inspired by the animated series, Beast Wars: Transformers, updated with a Generations-style design
• UNIVERSES COLLIDE: Universes collide with Transformers: Legacy! This epic line of Transformers toys brings together fan-favorite characters from across the Transformers multiverse
• 2 EPIC MODES: Action figure converts from robot to scorpion mode in 24 steps. Transformers toy features claw and tail articulation that allows for more realistic scorpion poses and with intricate scorpion-inspired molded texture
• BEAST WARS-INSPIRED ACCESSORIES: Comes with Mega Missile and Cyber bee drone accessories that can be inserted into the figure’s claws
• EXPAND YOUR MULTIVERSE COLLECTION: Look for other Transformers: Legacy figures to build out your Transformers multiverse collection and create your own crossover stories! (Each sold separately, subject to availability)

[griffin]

From the recent official reveal of this year's Walmart exclusives, these are the Hasbro Pulse listings, which have a number of new official images, and notes their expected release dates (some are not expected to be released until December!)

Note - We won't be getting the RED toys here, we are not likely to get the BW toys, and it's 50-50 for the Legacy toys.

Legacy
- Autobot Nightprowler (https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-generations-legacy-deluxe-autobot-nightprowler) (DLX - redeco KD Cheetor) - December - us$25
- Buzzsaw (https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-generations-legacy-deluxe-buzzsaw) (DLX - redeco KD Waspinator) - December - us$25
- Predacon Sandstorm (https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-generations-legacy-deluxe-predacon-sandstorm) (DLX - redeco KD Scorponok) - December - us$25

Vintage Beast Wars
- Wolfang (https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-vintage-beast-wars-maximal-wolfang) - September - us$25 (Walmart listing has August)
- Cybershark (https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-vintage-beast-wars-maximal-cybershark) - September - us$25 (Walmart listing has June)

R.E.D.
- Galvatron (https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-r-e-d-robot-enhanced-design-the-transformers-the-movie-galvatron) - August - us$25
- Shockwave (https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-r-e-d-robot-enhanced-design-g1-shockwave) - August - us$25


Meanwhile, Hasbro Pulse has also listed the new Botbots toys, which was also seen at other places last week, and Hasbro Pulse have also listed the packs in bundles, that you'd just have to hope you get one of each pack... which will still end up with duplicates, but not as many as if you get duplicate packs.

24 in single packs (https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-botbots-series-6-collectible-singles-multipack) - us$72
20 in 4 x 5-packs (https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-botbots-hunger-hubs-gamer-geeks-20-character-bundle) - us$44
32 in 4 x 8-packs (https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-botbots-custodial-crew-pet-mob-32-character-bundle) - us$63
8 in 2 vehicle packs (https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-botbots-ruckus-rally-racer-roni-outta-controller-multipack) (4 with each vehicle) - us$42

That's a total of 84 toys, and there is supposed to be 75 different ones, which means only 9 duplicates this time, so maybe Hasbro are learning, that collectors are put off by blind packs and random picks (on online listings like Amazon) wasting a lot of money to collect the set and then not wanting to do that next time.

The prices on Hasbro Pulse are about the same as what was on Entertainment Earth the other day... which didn't make much sense, but I just had another look at their prices, and they have fixed them, to match the number of Botbots you are getting with each bundle at about us$2 per Botbot...

Singles (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/transformers-botbots-ruckus-rally-series-6-collectible-singles-multipack/hsf8338) (24 packs) - us$44 (24 toys)
5-packs (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/transformers-botbots-ruckus-rally-series-6-hunger-hubs-and-gamer-geeks/hsf8333) (4 packs) - us$44 (20 toys)
8-packs (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/transformers-botbots-ruckus-rally-series-6-custodial-crew-and-pet-mob/hsf8336) (4 packs) - us$63 (32 toys)
Vehicle packs (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/transformers-botbots-ruckus-rally-series-6-ruckus-racer-racerroni-and-outta-controller-vehicles/hsf8337) (2 packs) - us$63 (8 toys and 2 vehicles)

[griffin]

Just noting that the release date for the Botbots toys is April on the Hasbro Pulse site, but is September on the Entertainment Earth site.

BigBadToyStore also has "3rd quarter" which is about September (https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Search?SearchText=botbots)... and has similar prices to Hasbro Pulse, so the best option is a mix of different sources for the set (EE is $30 cheaper for the singles, but $20 more expensive for the vehicle packs - everyone is about the same for the 5-packs and 8-packs).

[valkyrie_76]

Pics have been released of Motormaster.

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[griffin]

The images have come from one of the official Chinese Hasbro sites, and can be seen here with watermarks (https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/04/12/transformers-legacy-motormaster-new-stock-images-first-look-at-menasor-body-453566). (I'll wait until Hasbro America releases their official images without watermarks, to upload and post here)

The image on the back of the box with the hollow legs threw me for a bit at first, thinking that Motormaster was horribly deformed to allow for the combiner mode, but then realised that that was just the Menasor mode without cars attached... which also kinda ruins the point of the combiner if it looks wrong on the packaging.
(we know that there are two more cars to be released later, and it doesn't fully reveal them if we only see them as an arm or a leg to Menasor, so I don't see why Hasbro didn't have the full Menasor showing on the box, instead of empty stilts legs)

And it seems that like Optimus, Motormaster's robot mode is just the cab of the truck (unlike the Gen1 toy), and the trailer becomes a battlestation similar to Gen2 Laser Optimus, as well as being the frame of Menasor.

[griffin]

Just noting that in four days time, Hasbro China will be officially revealing the next Movie Masterpiece toy MPM-13 (https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/04/15/transformers-masterpiece-movie-mpm-13-reveal-next-week-by-hasbro-china-454027). (we are still waiting for MPM-12 to be released here and in Japan)

Considering the timing, could it be a ROTB movie toy?

[griffin]

Just noting that in four days time, Hasbro China will be officially revealing the next Movie Masterpiece toy MPM-13 (https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/04/15/transformers-masterpiece-movie-mpm-13-reveal-next-week-by-hasbro-china-454027). (we are still waiting for MPM-12 to be released here and in Japan)

Considering the timing, could it be a ROTB movie toy?

According to this list of 2022 items (https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/leaked-2022-ss-and-evolution-wave-composition.1220748/) that hasn't been updated since last November, and managed to list all of the wave 2 Legacy items exactly as revealed last week, my guess is that the next Movie Masterpiece toy is mv1 Blackout, as it is listed to be a Target exclusive this year.

[griffin]

From the current designers on instagram (https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg3A2s-MLM5/) comes some background info on a toy released almost 2 years ago - the Origins Bumblebee.


OH Origin Bumblebee! I was lucky to be gifted this project after Warden moved off the team.
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First up is a glimpse of my deco layout for the pack. Doing deco, as I’ve mentioned, is an art in itself and for bigger more complicated projects, is quite challenging. The time consumption is definitely a labor of love! You will also see some inconsistencies in color for the blaster and the jetpack on deco and back of pack. Since those parts were made from PA plastic they wouldn’t take the painted silver ops. But some essential black peices were also in the mold so I couldnt make the mold silver.(Bummer)But I bumped up the color on the rods because it was really difficult to get the same glow as the golden rods that appeared on the episode. I went back and forth in production trying to add as much pearl fleck in the mold as possible to give them the cool looking shimmer.
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The next drawing was done by @ken_christiansen_art (🤔) but I’m not certain as Warden kicked it off before me. The image to the right of it is Kunihiro san’s block model CAD drawing. I made some adjustments as I usually do, and we went back and forth on a couple different things.
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I ended up cutting out the golden rod holder on the jetpack, it just compromised to much aesthetics for a nice looking jetpack. I also dipped back into episode 1 to really study this cybertronian BB here. The fun and somtimes difficult thing about old cell animated cartoons is the inconsistencies they contain. Im a stickler on head sculpts, so I really wanted to give BB the plump clean face he rocks in the episode, even if it is a lil on the thick side. Also got rid of the grid pattern he had on his cheeks which I think was a detail from the Siege series.
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The rest of the images are more for all of you to weigh in on. I used to love to see my painted models on back of pack, but the digital renders are cool too, do yall have a preference?

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2022/080601.jpg

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2022/080602.jpg

[JJJ]

Shame they put all that effort into the colour of the energon rods (which I consider a failure, as I still don't see what they were on about) instead of making the items, well, something that a toy can hold in its hand. I can see now why they didn't bother (designer A intended them to clip onto the back, designer B dropped this but didn't do anything else for them), but that hardly makes it better now does it?

Also, kinda interesting to see that they genuinely do use a paint that allegedly matches the plastic dye. I was sure that they would use a different shade in order to compensate for the way that paint and dyed plastics will never match. There is, after all, plenty of knowledge out there on how to match these things...

[Seraphim Prime]

Shame they put all that effort into the colour of the energon rods (which I consider a failure, as I still don't see what they were on about) instead of making the items, well, something that a toy can hold in its hand. I can see now why they didn't bother (designer A intended them to clip onto the back, designer B dropped this but didn't do anything else for them), but that hardly makes it better now does it?

Also, kinda interesting to see that they genuinely do use a paint that allegedly matches the plastic dye. I was sure that they would use a different shade in order to compensate for the way that paint and dyed plastics will never match. There is, after all, plenty of knowledge out there on how to match these things...

I would say it's potentially not always about paint matching the plastic than the plastic changing. My Origins Bumblebee has a couple of plastic panels that don't match the others and are a lighter shade of yellow that I can't explain - couldn't be sun exposure as other pieces beside it aren't faded - so a paint may have been matched to the design plastic colour, but then the mix gets slightly different

And the jetpack storage being lost is a bit of disappointment for me, as I don't like pieces just sitting around. But it fits with the ethos that their trying to meet at the moment of providing the best accessories that can be mixed and matched across your figures across the line rather than just focusing on each figure in singularity (positives and negatives to both approaches)

[Tha_Phantom]

Also, kinda interesting to see that they genuinely do use a paint that allegedly matches the plastic dye. I was sure that they would use a different shade in order to compensate for the way that paint and dyed plastics will never match. There is, after all, plenty of knowledge out there on how to match these things...

I'm sure there is if you're some 3P company without a deadline or a fan doing a custom, but with the number of figures Hasbro employees have to put out constantly they wouldn't always have time to get the colour match perfect. Markclonus has mentioned this on an Instagram story recently.
https://i.ibb.co/kJgXhYC/295332257-1238279186941387-3051980543627085338-n.jpg (https://ibb.co/Nr6KLwB)

[JJJ]

It isn't about having endless time. There is real industrial research out there about how to match Pantone X in ABS (and nylon, and all sorts of other plastics) to Pantone Y in paint. It should be quite literally an exercise in looking up a chart - the work has already been done for them. I never expected, for example, to see the same colour being listed on that chart for Bumblebee for both plastic and paint - one should be different to compensate for the difference in how they reflect light (and also perhaps to account for the underlying plastic colour).

Now that I think about it a bit more, though, perhaps they're having real issues with the dyes in their plastics, and getting them to come out the right way. Would explain a few things...

[griffin]

The re-release of Legacy Leader Dragon Megatron in Legacy Evolution packaging... which is really just the new logo on the box I think...
I think some people at Hasbro are learning to re-release final wave toys in the next series if possible, as most countries tend to miss out on the final wave of a year, or have very limited supply of it. In the case of this Megatron, it has started showing up at specialty outlets here, but it could have just as easily have been missed out if stores were clogged with wave 1 Leaders. (as it was, I think wave 2 Blitzwing will end up being the hard-to-find Legacy Leader here, as the major retailers who are still selling wave 1 will get a second chance at wave 3 Megatron, but not wave 2 Blitzwing)

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2022/122409.jpg