Transformers Toy Rumours (must note a source)

[griffin]

The toy that no one would find surprising, if it is true... Core Class Thundercracker, to go with Kingdom Starscream and Legacy Skywarp.
https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/12/30/possible-first-look-at-legacy-core-class-thundercracker-473059

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2023/010302.jpg

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2023/010303.jpg

[griffin]

If the anime coloured Gen1 Hound toy ends up being true, it could be released with another toy, so that we get two pairs released as two different waves...
https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/01/01/product-numbers-of-transformers-retro-g1-hound-reissue-cartoon-deco-and-a-new-unknown-reissue-473130




Tra Gen Retro 3 (Hound)
Product Number: F6944
EAN: 5010996115225
4x per case
Tra Gen retro 4 (Unknown)
Product Number: F6945
EAN: 5010996115201
4x per case

[Paulbot]

The other one could be anything- but since they’ve got the mold in action why not a light blue Thundercracker with the similar cartoon accuracy as Starscream?

[griffin]

More in-hand images of what could be the Core class Thundercracker.
https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/01/04/transformers-legacy-core-class-thundercracker-in-hand-images-473304

Meanwhile, a possible grey/red redeco of Legacy Skids, as Crosscut (hardly a surprise after the recent Masterpiece Skids mould was milked to give four different colours... this would be number three of the Legacy Skids, with just the red one left to do).
https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/01/04/legacy-evolution-deluxe-crosscut-first-look-473334

[griffin]

Some of the images of the silver Legacy Skids from the link above...

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2023/010707.jpg

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2023/010708.jpg

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2023/010709.jpg

[KELPIE]

Maan, how frustrating for Skywarp to not get his side arms like the other two...

[SharkyMcShark]

https://bwtf.com/news/vintage-bw-iguanus

Beast Wars Iguanus is being re-issued.

I'm much more interested in getting these figures re-issued than just the same dozen cast members.

Iguanus was the second ever Beast Wars figure I got, after Insecticon.

[Gehirn]

Iguanus has been out since November I think. Got it from TFH.

[SharkyMcShark]

Iguanus has been out since November I think. Got it from TFH.

Interesting. I blame Hasbro then because their official press for it was dated 10 January so far as I can see.

[Tha_Phantom]

Interesting. I blame Hasbro then because their official press for it was dated 10 January so far as I can see.

Nah, that hasn't stopped you from coming across the news being posted on various sites. This has been known for a while regardless of Hasbro saying anything.

[Tranceblade]

Interesting. I blame Hasbro then because their official press for it was dated 10 January so far as I can see.

Gear shows up suddenly at retail all the time now, Hasbro logistics and marketing don't exactly see eye to eye anymore

[DELTAprime]

Rumour is that the next GI Joe X Transformers figure will now be the Triple-T and Sgt Slaughter.

https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/next-gi-joe-transformers-project-rumoured-to-be-sgt-slaughter-and-the-triple-t/47487/

Personally, I think this is unlikely because Sgt Slaughter is the only GI Joe that is a real person. His TV/toy likeness and TV voice are that of WWE Hall of Famer Sgt Slaughter. In 2020 Slaughter was disgraced when it was reported that he never actually served in any US armed forces despite claiming he did serve in the USMC from 1966 to 1973. That is actually a massive insult to US military personnel and veterans and is an actual crime in the US. Hasbro would be very silly to stir up that hornet's nest.

[Other]

He already got a Gi Joe Classified figure a few months ago, with no backlash, and it wasn't a quiet unadvertised release either. The yanks don't care about that sorta thing these days, it's not the 2000's anymore

[DELTAprime]

He already got a Gi Joe Classified figure a few months ago, with no backlash, and it wasn't a quiet unadvertised release either. The yanks don't care about that sorta thing these days, it's not the 2000's anymore

Furiously Googling GI Joe Classified...

Am I the only person that had no idea there was a new GI Joe toyline? You would think I'd be able to buy it at work or across the street at Kmart since GI Joe was just as big as Transformers in the 80s.

[JJJ]

Nah, not all that surprising really. The amount of toys alone sold in the US (assorted toy lines, not just items) is jaw-dropping, and we only see a fraction of it here. I occasionally skip through a video or two on Youtube from someone like Laura Legends, going through an actual shop, and the shelves and stock are just endless. And she's Canadian, I believe, so what you get in the US is even ... morer :)

Someone at Hasbro clearly thinks that there's no market here for GI Joe. Dunno if they're right, but GI Joe certainly never impinged on my awareness as a child in the 80s.

[reillyd]

Furiously Googling GI Joe Classified...

Am I the only person that had no idea there was a new GI Joe toyline? You would think I'd be able to buy it at work or across the street at Kmart since GI Joe was just as big as Transformers in the 80s.

FYI - you can buy it in person at Toyworld and Toymate, and from Amazon.com.au

It�s a six inch figure line though - not the 3 3/4 you would remember growing up.
I still want to see reissues and new joe toys at 3 3/4. Except for a few small �retro� releases at Walmart which don�t come out here, it doesn�t seem to happen. They�re not taking the property seriously.

[Bidoofdude]

Crosscut looks strangely quite cute and stumpy. I wasn't a fan of Legacy Skids but it gets the job done. Sadly I snapped the plastic at the joint on my Thrilling 30 Crosscut, which is a shame because I strangely enough thinks the character looks better in the IDW look. It's good that Hasbro hasn't shied away from doing every offshoot G1 car repaint under the sun, they're there for those that want them and are a responsible use of exclusive spots, rather than main cast characters that every collector wants.

[KELPIE]

FYI - you can buy it in person at Toyworld and Toymate, and from Amazon.com.au

It�s a six inch figure line though - not the 3 3/4 you would remember growing up.
I still want to see reissues and new joe toys at 3 3/4. Except for a few small �retro� releases at Walmart which don�t come out here, it doesn�t seem to happen. They�re not taking the property seriously.

They're starting to do some more 3 3/4, however not with O-Rings. Agreed though, few and far between.

There have been a couple O-Rings though and the rumour is that the Sgt. Slaughter coming with the Triple T will be a retro O-Ring 3 3/4 figure. You'd by the set just for that.

[dirge]

Crosscut looks strangely quite cute and stumpy. I wasn't a fan of Legacy Skids but it gets the job done. Sadly I snapped the plastic at the joint on my Thrilling 30 Crosscut, which is a shame because I strangely enough thinks the character looks better in the IDW look. It's good that Hasbro hasn't shied away from doing every offshoot G1 car repaint under the sun, they're there for those that want them and are a responsible use of exclusive spots, rather than main cast characters that every collector wants.

Once I get Legacy Crosscut I'll be selling my T30 version. If you're interested, drop me a PM & we can park it for later.

[Skyfire]

Not sure if this has been seen by anyone, but over at BBTS: Legacy Evolution Voyager Metalhawk (https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/231074) and Twincast (https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/231071) available for preorder and releasing in Feb 23.

[High_Q]

Here's a pic of what could be Legacy Metalhawk (https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/01/30/legacy-evolution-voyager-metalhawk-first-look-474286)! It looks like it popped out of the Masterforce cartoon. I can't wait to see the pics of his alt mode.

[Paulbot]

Here's a pic of what could be Legacy Metalhawk (https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/01/30/legacy-evolution-voyager-metalhawk-first-look-474286)! It looks like it popped out of the Masterforce cartoon. I can't wait to see the pics of his alt mode.

And a photo of Twincast with Rewind (https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/01/30/legacy-evolution-voyager-twincast-possible-first-look-474282) too leaking ahead of a Hasbro Pulse event

The BBTS links two posts back are broken now.

[KELPIE]

Not sure how Metalhawk as a Cyclonus retool will look. Doesn't seem bad from that glimpse but I'm cautious.

[Tha_Phantom]

Disclosure: I have no dog in this race. I care nothing for pretenders but I've noticed that so far in Legacy they've been handled inconsistently.
The two core class ones are basically the G1 shells that can transform now. The deluxe - Skullgrin - is a blend of inner robot and shell, and the voyager - Metalhawk - is entirely the inner robot from what I can see.
Does this inconsistent approach in aesthetic and size class bother anyone collecting CHUG pretenders?

[reillyd]

The links are dead, they were put out early before the big reveal. You can see pics at seibertron (https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-legacy-metalhawk-and-twincast-revealed/47506/) though

[Paulbot]

Bothered to the point where I don't think there's a set worth of these collecting yes. I'll "wait" for a better Skullgrin.

The Core Class look interesting (and I'd buy a new Skullgrin/Daurus if it was Core Class). Metalhawk being his own thing doesn't bother me, if the other Masterforce bots don't appear I think he's fine standalone as a unique import character.

At the moment the Prime Master set is still the best set of CHUG Pretenders we have.

[griffin]

Mirrored copies of those two leaks... which should be part of the fan-stream reveal in about 5 hours time. (with all of wave 1 of Legacy Evolution now released in Asia and America, they will need to reveal wave 2 quickly, before the leaked toys start showing up in the hands of the people who are fighting over them)

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2023/013105.jpg

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2023/013106.jpg

[DELTAprime]

Another expensive exclusive incoming.

https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/02/02/rumor-possible-legacy-generations-selects-guardian-robot-incoming-474918

[JJJ]

The compostion of waves 3 and 4 for this year. (https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/listings-for-2023-legacy-and-velocitron-wave-2.1233965/page-594#post-21019205) Also expected street dates (or as good as you get in that sort of thing these days :) ).

Core dinobots will be finished by mid-year; Bludgeon will be hard to find, and so will Dirge.

[DELTAprime]

More leaks. This time Legacy Medix is Walgreens exclusive. They are making a Triggercon Windsweeper. Beast Wars Antagony (never heard of him before now). And an unknown Headmaster.

https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/medix-confirmed-as-walgreens-exclusive-and-2023-selects-toys-will-include-antagony-and-windsweeper/47526/

[SharkyMcShark]

Beast Wars Antagony (never heard of him before now). And an unknown Headmaster.


She's a Botcon exclusive black repaint of Inferno. I'm glad that the 1990s Botcon toys are getting love now, between this and Sandstorm (the Skorponok repaint)

[Handsprime]

Looks like RID (2001) Tow-Line & Toxitron (https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/02/19/rumor-legacy-tow-line-toxitron-coming-475950) might be coming soon. Rumours have that Tow-Line will be a retool of Scraphook, while Toxitron will be a redeco of Laser Optimus Prime.

[Handsprime]

He's been rumoured for a while, but looks like we finally have our first look at Legacy Evolution Commander Class Armada Optimus Prime! (https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/02/22/legacy-evolution-commander-armada-optimus-prime-first-look-475436) Super Mode is more articulated than the Armada Toy.
https://news.tfw2005.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/02/AOP-1278x665.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/o9Uu4tF.png

[High_Q]

I hope we get a new Sparkplug Mini-Con mold, either included with this Armada OP or as a separate Core figure.

[Other]

Oh good, finally someone that isn't part of the stolen toys cabal leaked a pic of it. Pictures of this guy have been loudly making the rounds in private for the last little bit and 'totally not stolen' copies have reportedly been sold in private for hundreds of dollars.

Anyway, looks great from what we can see right now. Gonna be good to have a version of this guy that isn't paralyzed below the waist when using the trailer for the super mode. Also, apparently if you have Armada Overload you can combine the old Overload and the new Prime because Prime has the same connection points for the combination as the old one

[MayzaPrime]

Is that trailer a retool of Motormaster's trailer?

[Tha_Phantom]

Is that trailer a retool of Motormaster's trailer?

Retool is definitely a stretch. I can see some similarities with the feet on the giant robot mode, so maybe shared parts/engineering?

[SharkyMcShark]

I dunno, the Prime truck figure itself looks significantly less interesting than the prototype from a while ago. That looked more angular and stylised.


Is that trailer a retool of Motormaster's trailer?

I don't think so, though the feet look similar to Menasor's.

[Tha_Phantom]

More images are leaking out now, but in particular it's good to see that they've included backward compatibility with the original Armada Overload toy.
https://i.ibb.co/vXgh0Pk/333078351-892441982031265-1401132608728526508-n.jpg (https://ibb.co/FHNXRwz)

[reillyd]

Backwards compatibility is awesome. I�d be hitting eBay now looking for cheap overloads, because once it gets out�.. you�re going to see the original skyrocket.

[KELPIE]

Based on the leaks maaaan....

Windsweeper and Sureshot, come on down!!

Can't wait. Hope the backlash was early enough for them not to make the same mistakes with Sureshot as they did with Pointblank.

[Tranceblade]

https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/p1082786163
The Armada Prime from the factory has gone up on Yahoo Auctions

https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1045078089538994186/1078547041275367445/CFDF0F28-204F-46B1-9583-2E7CE78B3EE2.jpg
https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1045078089538994186/1078461055136710668/FB068779-62C3-42D3-AEA4-FECCD218B9A0.png

The leak squad also regrets posting the Overload connection, so get Overload soon if you ever plan on getting one

[JJJ]

Why would we need to buy a 20-year-old Overload? Does anyone seriously imagine that Hasbro doesn't already have it slotted in somewhere in the next couple of years?

[Tranceblade]

Likely to be the same gullible marks who fell for that Drillbit spike last year

[valkyrie_76]

https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/x1082686584?conversionType=service_page_search

SS86 Snarl up for auction too but I dont think its going to be as expensive as the Armada Prime.......80k and still time to go.

[DELTAprime]

https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/x1082686584?conversionType=service_page_search

SS86 Snarl up for auction too but I dont think its going to be as expensive as the Armada Prime.......80k and still time to go.

That's some stupid levels of impatience tax.

[Handsprime]

https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/x1082686584?conversionType=service_page_search

SS86 Snarl up for auction too but I dont think its going to be as expensive as the Armada Prime.......80k and still time to go.

Already past $178, so yeah it's going to be even more expensive than Armada Prime.

[SharkyMcShark]

Why would we need to buy a 20-year-old Overload? Does anyone seriously imagine that Hasbro doesn't already have it slotted in somewhere in the next couple of years?

Quiet you. I've been carrying an Overload I got as a Christmas present in 2003 from house to house every time I've moved since. My time (to profit from gullible marks) has come.

[Tranceblade]

Quiet you. I've been carrying an Overload I got as a Christmas present in 2003 from house to house every time I've moved since. My time (to profit from gullible marks) has come.

https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/834865891644538890/1078912909138198579/togif.gif

[JJJ]

Oh full points for that gif, most punny :)

[Handsprime]

Looks like RID (2001) Tow-Line & Toxitron (https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/02/19/rumor-legacy-tow-line-toxitron-coming-475950) might be coming soon. Rumours have that Tow-Line will be a retool of Scraphook, while Toxitron will be a redeco of Laser Optimus Prime.

Images of Toy-line have been shown (https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/02/25/legacy-rid-tow-line-first-look-image-gallery-476437), showing that he is a new head retool of scraphook, with a colour scheme similar to his appearance in RID 2001. Wish he was retooled a bit more to get rid of any mad mex elements, but oh well at least we're getting toys from characters outside G1
https://news.tfw2005.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/02/Legacy-RID-Tow-Line-_3.jpg
https://news.tfw2005.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/02/Legacy-RID-Tow-Line-_6.jpg

[SharkyMcShark]

We're getting into a position where I suspect we're going to see a bunch of Machine Wars homages in the next few years, probably in whatever subline replaces Velocitron.

Towline can be repainted into either Hubcap or Hoist.

Leader TFPrime Skyquake can be done as MW Starscream or even MW Megatron in a weird roundabout way. Leader TFPrime Skyquake is a pretool of G1 Skyquake, which is the mold used for MW Starscream. The 2013 Botcon Machine Wars set also used Animated Voyager Skyquake for MW Megatron.


Wish he was retooled a bit more to get rid of any mad mex elements, but oh well at least we're getting toys from characters outside G1

Decent. I prefer Guzman and Gomez on balance.

[Tha_Phantom]

Wish he was retooled a bit more to get rid of any mad mex elements, but oh well at least we're getting toys from characters outside G1

Yeah, I agree. Even just making the windscreen and bonnet less radical would work for me. Still cool we got it at all though.

[Omega Metro]

I immediately thought ^^^^ was a Scooby Doo Mystery Machine mashup for a second there.:rolleyes:

[KELPIE]

but oh well at least we're getting toys from characters outside G1

There are more toys being released outside of G1 than there are G1.

[Skyfire]

The rumoured unknown Transformers: The Movie retro 4 toy turns out to be Thundercracker (https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/03/03/first-look-at-transformers-retro-g1-thundercracker-reissue-476799).

Tra Gen retro 4 (Unknown)
Product Number: F6945
EAN: 5010996115201
4x per case

[Skyfire]

Transformers: The Movie retro #5 will be Perceptor and #7 will be Shrapnel. No news about #6, which I guess will be Skywarp.

https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/thundercracker-shrapnel-and-perceptor-coming-to-the-walmart-g1-reissue-retro-line/47569/

Tra Gen Retro 5 Perceptor
Product Number: F6946
EAN:5010996137920

Tra Gen Retro 7 Shrapnel
Product Number: F6948
EAN: 5010996152879

[Handsprime]

Some new Walmart exclusives have been given their first look, which feature figures based off unreleased G2 decos! (https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/03/14/2023-walmart-exclusive-products-first-look-g2-toxitron-grimlock-jazz-more-478076)

Update: listings also reveal the rest of the deluxes (https://lm.facebook.com/l.php?u=https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/03/14/walmart-legacy-evolution-g2-line-listings-478125?fbclid%3DIwAR3K7fSVOVSyzhM5cHcJO8u5KEV50yxC-Dz4Hsz5oJrUumdKgxXzBqrcz9U&h=AT3P34xrExLRF_jErls1blCnSZQmPoRyoTMQY42kUT11PB5o jU2rkbHxB_eCamZgFXc-DWG4rU_D5tuXiQO1q4vz78a0kzAl_AA2E2OkscKh_Qm08wP14J ZDnf42GaeW0TEmZtA6NYtEkM8&s=1&mibextid=ncKXMA).

[GoktimusPrime]

According to one Instagram post, TV writer Michael Reaves has passed away.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CqEoCI-qXBW/
I haven't been able to find any other sources, and tfwiki, Wikipedia and IMDB all still list him as being alive, so I'm treating this as a rumour for now.

Michael Reaves wrote the G1 episode, "The Big Broadcast of 2006," which was adapted into an issue of the G1 comics by Simon Furman. Reaves also wrote three episodes of Beast Machines; Season 1's "Mercenary Pursuits," and Season 2's "Sparkwar Part I: The Search," and "Endgame Part 1: The Downward Spiral."

[JJJ]

Seem's we've got a new Nacelle on the way (https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/product-numbers-for-2023-convention-exclusives.1245354/). Some sort of exclusive, most likely Amazon and/or Pulse.

[Autocon]

Did we not get shadowstrip already?

[DELTAprime]

Did we not get shadowstrip already?

Last year at Kmart as part of the Velocitron line. The PR indicates a Product Refresh, AKA a reissue.

[Tranceblade]

https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/423302609617813516/1089109568941985883/1679730052-20230324-172447-1.png
https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/423302609617813516/1089109593642246254/1679730052-20230324-172502-1.png

[Handsprime]

https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/423302609617813516/1089109568941985883/1679730052-20230324-172447-1.png
https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/423302609617813516/1089109593642246254/1679730052-20230324-172502-1.png

Not set in the rescue bots universe. Still based off the character nonetheless

[DELTAprime]

^Is this a toy swap or a factory error?

[valkyrie_76]

^Is this a toy swap or a factory error?

Thought the same thing?

[Cat]

I assumed it was a packaging mock-up.

[Paulbot]

Story I saw was that the person ordered Crosscut from Hasbro Pulse. It came in this packaging so a factory/packaging error

[High_Q]

Hasbro revealed to various fan sites such as TFW2005 (https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/04/06/transformers-toys-return-to-window-packaging-479894) that some Hasbro brands will return to window and blister packaging late 2023. No mention of impact on TF toylines.

[DELTAprime]

Someone has gotten their hands on an early sample of what looks like an IDW Miner Megatron. Looks nice for IDW collectors.

https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/05/08/miner-megatron-full-look-482413

[Omega Metro]

Hasbro revealed to various fan sites such as TFW2005 (https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/04/06/transformers-toys-return-to-window-packaging-479894) that some Hasbro brands will return to window and blister packaging late 2023. No mention of impact on TF toylines.

I really hope not. It’s so nice and easy to just rip it all open without all the plastic crap.

[JJJ]

Someone has gotten their hands on an early sample of what looks like an IDW Miner Megatron. Looks nice for IDW collectors.

https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/05/08/miner-megatron-full-look-482413

Oh nuts. I wasn't really impressed by, and therefore wasn't really interested in, the first set of pics from last week. Looked a bit crap, really.

Now though, with a more finished product...

Maybe I should just try to hold out for a co-captain Megatron for an IDW version...

[JJJ]

So, Miner Megatron is in a two-pack with Senator Ratbat (https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/first-look-at-legacy-miner-megatron-and-senator-ratbat-2-pk.1247942/) (re-tooled from Scourge), and these are the first box of this year's Amazon capsule (last year's was the Wreckers).

So far for this capsule (https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/first-look-at-legacy-miner-megatron-and-senator-ratbat-2-pk.1247942/page-12#post-21318009) we have:

1 deluxe (currently unknown)
1 voyager (Nacelle)
2 pack of voyagers (Miner Megatron and Senator Ratbat)
2 pack (price point and identities currently unknown, but the art on the previous 2 pack is suggestive...)
1 leader (currently unknown)

I like, but it's a bit of shame there doesn't seem to be any plan to finish the Wreckers (Whirl and Roadbuster would have been nice, and Diaclone Topspin seemed obvious).

[Handsprime]

2 pack of voyagers (Miner Megatron and Senator Ratbat)
2 pack (price point and identities currently unknown, but the art on the previous 2 pack is suggestive...)


An error on Amazons behalf shows it’s probably gonna be Shockwave and Orion Pax. (https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0BDJ6XK2S?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_KB8AYKDYAQYCME5T11 B0&fbclid=IwAR2vHg2fM4dtRG89lMnrnDWaWu_YkxvKFZBR3hr_P nihKEd5uDOeLIWlHMM)

[JJJ]

An error on Amazons behalf shows it’s probably gonna be Shockwave and Orion Pax. (https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0BDJ6XK2S?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_KB8AYKDYAQYCME5T11 B0&fbclid=IwAR2vHg2fM4dtRG89lMnrnDWaWu_YkxvKFZBR3hr_P nihKEd5uDOeLIWlHMM)

Nice, that's what my guess was (and the guesses of a few people in that thread once hints were dropped).

Also, thanks for the link :) How did you find it? Never mind, I read the rest of that thread I linked to :p

[DELTAprime]

Here's a Shattered Glass Rodimus out of the SS86 Hot Rod mould.

https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/05/22/shattered-glass-rodimus-first-look-image-gallery-483902

[DELTAprime]

And here is a G2 Mirage based on an unreleased G2 variant like the upcoming Orange Jazz and Blue Ramjet.

https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/05/23/legacy-evolution-toxitron-collection-g2-mirage-first-look-484156

[High_Q]

MP G1 Hoist might be a retool of MP Trailbreaker (https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/05/26/transformers-masterpiece-hoist-in-the-works-484763).

[Handsprime]

This years Buzzworthy Bumblebee 4 pack has been leaked (https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/06/12/buzzworthy-bumblebee-legacy-evolution-troop-builder-multipack-first-look-487033), and it contains the following:
Voyager Seeker (appears to be a straight re-release of Thundercracker)
Deluxe Autotrooper (new head retool of Siege Ironhide with an alternative head included)
Deluxe Bailiff (a redeco/retool of War for Cybertron Trilogy Quintesson Bailiff, also with an alternative head included)
Deluxe G2 Jhiaxus Trooper (new head retool of Legacy Skullgrin with an alternative head included)

[JJJ]

And in that same thread we have pictures of a (Buzzworthy SS86) two pack of Ironhide and Prowl. Dead Ironhide and Prowl, from the movie. Holes (that appear to be able to fit the accompanying blast effects), damage paint, screaming faces.

Also, Prowl is not a straight re-issue of Earthrise - apart from the colours, there's a new bumper at least.

[Tha_Phantom]

Deluxe Bailiff (a redeco/retool of War for Cybertron Trilogy Quintesson Bailiff, also with an alternative head included)

It's worth noting that the deco on this new Bailiff is much closer to the cartoon than the one we got in the Pit Of Judgement pack a couple of years back.
The previous one mistakenly used a fan-created colour layout.

[Handsprime]

There’s also another Buzzworthy bumblebee set, being an Ironhide and Prowl 2 pack. (https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/06/12/buzzworthy-bumblebee-studio-series-86-ironhide-prowl-2-pack-first-look-487039) Being a Studio Series 86 release, it seems this time they are acknowledging that most of the characters who are getting toys died in the film, so yeah.

[KELPIE]

I hope that's not the Prowl (battle damage excluded) that we are rumoured to get in the SS86 line. I was hoping for a new mould :/

[JJJ]

That is indeed the SS86 Prowl. There are pictures of the box - and it is marked Buzzworthy Bumblebee Studio Series, just like Cliffjumper and Kup. Ironhide is SS86-24BB, and Prowl is SS86-20BB.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

There’s also another Buzzworthy bumblebee set, being an Ironhide and Prowl 2 pack. (https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/06/12/buzzworthy-bumblebee-studio-series-86-ironhide-prowl-2-pack-first-look-487039) Being a Studio Series 86 release, it seems this time they are acknowledging that most of the characters who are getting toys died in the film, so yeah.Presumably a Brawn and Ratchet 2-pack to come as well then.

[KELPIE]

That is indeed the SS86 Prowl. There are pictures of the box - and it is marked Buzzworthy Bumblebee Studio Series, just like Cliffjumper and Kup. Ironhide is SS86-24BB, and Prowl is SS86-20BB.

Except it's just Siege Prowl? Ironhide got a new mould for SS86?

:(

[Paulbot]

Except it's just Siege Prowl? Ironhide got a new mould for SS86?

:(

Same thing with Cliffjumper. It's the Earthrise Cliffjumper toy with new colours but got a SS86 number when released in Buzzworthy Bumblebee (86-13BB).

[JJJ]

Except it's just Siege Prowl? Ironhide got a new mould for SS86?

:(

Earthrise Prowl. With a New Bumper! And blast effect peg. And an actual Prowl head this time.

[reillyd]

Figure King (https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/06/29/figure-king-no-305-rise-of-the-beasts-mainline-legacy-studio-series-masterpiece-lunar-cruiser-prime-more-488669) has pictures of the new Japanese exclusive Lunar Prime (which it mentions is initially a crowdfunded campaign, for an extra display stand, followed by general release), but also features ROTB toys.

One interesting thing is that Beast Mode Optimus Prime is listed as BP-02, with BP-01 being Bumblebee with an eagle mode and eagle wings!!!. I don�t know if that means we�ll see a release of that domestically though.

[High_Q]

Chromed toy deco MP-44 OP and Diaclone yellow MP-56 Trailbreaker (https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/06/30/rumor-possible-masterpiece-mp-44-optimus-prime-toy-deco-mp-56-diaclone-yellow-trailbreaker-in-the-works-488695#images). I like the richer red and blue colours on OP.

[DELTAprime]

Put this in the rumour category for the moment. But it looks like Takara Tomy are releasing a new G1 Optimus mould. Think Optimus's G1 toy with modern articulation.

https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/updated-g1-optimus-prime-toys-coming/47836/

[High_Q]

Think Optimus's G1 toy with modern articulation.

So, this is to Transformers what the MOTU Origins line is to classic MOTU. I was just wondering the other day about this concept but dismissed it as being unlikely to eventuate because we are already saturated with G1 fan focused lines in the form of MP, SS86, and occasional G1 reissues.

I have so many questions. Are these two OP's one-off TF 2024 40th anniversary releases? Do they have diecast, like the originals? Will they be packaged like Encores in vintage style boxes?
All i can think of is Sunstreaker and Sideswipe :rolleyes: in this line.

[SharkyMcShark]

I'm genuinely more interested in this kind of thing than the Nth iteration of increasingly more Sunbow accurate Generations figures.

[Tha_Phantom]

So, this is to Transformers what the MOTU Origins line is to classic MOTU. I was just wondering the other day about this concept but dismissed it as being unlikely to eventuate because we are already saturated with G1 fan focused lines in the form of MP, SS86, and occasional G1 reissues.

I have so many questions. Are these two OP's one-off TF 2024 40th anniversary releases? Do they have diecast, like the originals? Will they be packaged like Encores in vintage style boxes?
All i can think of is Sunstreaker and Sideswipe :rolleyes: in this line.

Yeah, to be honest I feel that this idea of "articulated G1" is a couple of decades too late, but I'm sure many fans will still welcome it (myself included).

I too hope that since they are going to the effort of tooling in articulation (and these may well be entirely new moulds altogether) they can fork out the budget to rebuild Sunstreaker, Wheeljack, Mirage and other G1 toys that haven't been given a run in a long time.

If HasTak are listening, I'd totally love a set of the 1984 minibots including Bumper. Do it! Doooooo it! :D

[KELPIE]

I have so many questions. Are these two OP's one-off TF 2024 40th anniversary releases? Do they have diecast, like the originals? Will they be packaged like Encores in vintage style boxes?
All i can think of is Sunstreaker and Sideswipe :rolleyes: in this line.
Well technically Masterpiece was supposed to be a one off with the 20th anniversary prime but with how well it was received we know what happened there. Perhaps this is a one off 40th anniversary and we wait and see what happens...


Yeah, to be honest I feel that this idea of "articulated G1" is a couple of decades too late, but I'm sure many fans will still welcome it (myself included).

I too hope that since they are going to the effort of tooling in articulation (and these may well be entirely new moulds altogether) they can fork out the budget to rebuild Sunstreaker, Wheeljack, Mirage and other G1 toys that haven't been given a run in a long time.

If HasTak are listening, I'd totally love a set of the 1984 minibots including Bumper. Do it! Doooooo it! :D
I reckon there are a lot of original figures that this wouldn't work with.

Prime, Soundwave, Perceptor, characters with physically separate arms and legs should be doable. However I reckon a lot of the cars are out, the seekers are out, a bunch of the minibots are out... constructicons out... Don't want to sound negative but yeah, I struggle to see how many they get through.

If they are spending the money though, how about they rescan/do whatever to rebuild the moulds of Wheeljack, Mirage, Shockwave and the Dinobots...

[reillyd]

I really wish they�d do Dinobots. G1 Dinobots haven�t aged well with wear and tear play, and chrome peels.

I�d kill for a minty fresh Dinobot Grimlock, and I�d buy many multiples to have years of stress free play.
I�d be disappointed if it�s painted silver like the Insectifcons, but maybe the trade off is worth it. I know they�d sell like crazy.

[GoktimusPrime]

I really wish they�d do Dinobots. G1 Dinobots haven�t aged well with wear and tear play, and chrome peels.

I�d kill for a minty fresh Dinobot Grimlock, and I�d buy many multiples to have years of stress free play.
I�d be disappointed if it�s painted silver like the Insectifcons, but maybe the trade off is worth it. I know they�d sell like crazy.
This was DrLockdown's (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/member.php/4259-DrLockdown) idea, which I think is great, but Hasbro could crowd fund reconstructing G1 toys where the original moulds have been lost. The reissues would be dearer than the average price, but I reckon enough collectors would be willing to back it to make it commercially viable.

[DELTAprime]

Upcoming CHUG Legacy and SS waves have been leaked in the usual manner.

https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/08/18/new-legacy-studio-series-exclusive-listings-found-wfc-ratchet-animated-motormaster-rid-side-burn-more-489324

[reillyd]

This was DrLockdown's (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/member.php/4259-DrLockdown) idea, which I think is great, but Hasbro could crowd fund reconstructing G1 toys where the original moulds have been lost. The reissues would be dearer than the average price, but I reckon enough collectors would be willing to back it to make it commercially viable.

Gee that sounds like a winner of an idea. The cost of the mould is one thing, but so too is the issue of finding a retailer space for it. We�d started to see retro G1 with Walmart, and then it sort of faltered. Crowdfunding would be a way to guarantee a return on investment for Hasbro/Takara. I�d love to see it happen.

[G1Optimal]

Rumoured 2024 wave breakdowns
https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/08/20/2024-legacy-studio-series-wave-breakdowns-493232

Legacy

Wave 1: January 2024
Core Energon Megatron
Core BW Tasmanian Kid
Core Bouldercrash
Deluxe Animated Bumblebee
Deluxe Rescue Bots Chase
Deluxe Cyberverse Windblade
Deluxe Magneous
Voyager Prime Thundertron
Voyager Animated Optimus Prime
Leader BW Tigerhawk
Leader Optimus Prime

Wave 2: April 2024
Core BM Cheetor
Core BW Dinobot
Deluxe G1 Sureshot
Deluxe G1 Gears
Deluxe Cyberverse Chromia
Deluxe Rock 2
Voyager BW Silverbolt
Voyager Cybertron Starscream
Leader G1 Sandstorm

Wave 3: July 2024
Core Rock 3
Deluxe RID Sideburn
Deluxe Cybertron Hot Shot
Deluxe Rock 3
Deluxe Strongarm PR
Voyager Cybertron Vector Prime
Leader Armada Galvatron

Wave 4: October 2024
Core Energon Galvatron
Deluxe G1 Optimus Prime
Deluxe Slipstream
Deluxe G1 Quake
Voyager Animated Motormaster
Voyager Metalhawk PR
Leader Soundwave

Star Seekers Capsule: July 2024
Deluxe “1”
Deluxe Roadpig
Deluxe Lockdown
Deluxe Filch
Voyager Ferak
Leader Thundertron

Buzzworthy: April 2024
Voyager Origins Wheeljack

Studio Series

Wave 1: February 2024
Core MV5 Mowhawk
Core MV6 Rumble
Deluxe MV7 Wheeljack
Deluxe MV7 Scorponok
Voyager 86 Scrapheap
Voyager WFC Starscream
Leader MV6 Megatron

Wave 2: April 2024
Core MV6 Starscream
Deluxe WFC Sideswipe
Deluxe MV6 Sunstreaker
Deluxe 86 Gnaw PR
Voyager MV6 Shockwave
Leader 86 Swoop

Wave 3: August 2024
Core 86 Steeljaw
Deluxe WFC Decepticon Infantry
Voyager MV6 Skywarp

Wave 4: December 2024
Core MV6 Frenzy
Deluxe HM Megatron
Deluxe Next Gen Bumblebee
Voyager WFC Ratchet
Leader 86 Springer

Level A Ast: June 2024
Level A Ast MV8 OP
Level A Ast 86 Bumblebee

[DELTAprime]

Rumoured 2024 wave breakdowns
https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/08/20/2024-legacy-studio-series-wave-breakdowns-493232

Oh great, just what I need, another G1 Optimus Prime and Soundwave.

But it is great to see more BW characters coming and CR finally gets some love in the form of a character that is not a black repaint of G2 Optimus.

Also, has anyone said what the HM Megatron, Bouldercrash, Magneous and the "Rock" listings are? I can't find anything in TF Wiki to indicate what they might be.

[JJJ]

Bouldercrash and Magneous are the names of two rock characters. As for what the rocks actually are, nobody knows, except that they are next year's line-wide gimmick toys (Junkions this year, fossilisers and weaponisers previously). There has been some speculation, based solely on the name, that it is something to do with Rock Lords. I hope not...

Similarly, nobody right now knows what HM Megatron means. Speculation is Heavy Metal, with some connection to, I think, some video game I've never heard of.

[Paulbot]

Think I saw speculation that the Optimus would be the earthrise one, again, in Honor of the anniversary. The gap of a few years might be why it doesn’t get a Package Refresh label like some others. Soundwave could be the Walmart/Netflix toy no longer exclusive and with some accessories (tape bots?). There’s a Bumblebee listing that could also be the same.

HM would suggest High Moon to me, but we’ve already seen their Megatron as a voyager. Maybe his design from their last game?

Presumably Lockdown will be the most popular of the Starseekers, but if JB can get that line shouldn’t be too much trouble based on the Toxitron line (compared to Veloictron). Still think the retool should have been exclusive and Lockdown mainline.

[Tha_Phantom]

Think I saw speculation that the Optimus would be the earthrise one, again, in Honor of the anniversary. The gap of a few years might be why it doesn’t get a Package Refresh label like some others.

I'd say there will be some kind of difference. Probably a toon deco since the core class Prime in the two pack got that treatment.


Soundwave could be the Walmart/Netflix toy no longer exclusive and with some accessories (tape bots?).

Hopefully with Buzzsaw this time!

[KELPIE]

Yeah, there's a lot of pass in that leak for me. I guess I'm due a cheap year... however with kids getting older, my days of spending are coming to a close. I'd rather hurry up and get the ones I want out already.

Sureshot is my absolute winner here. Hopefully they learn from Pointblank and don't cheap out on him to try and squeeze in a TM. Happy for them to raise the price point or do the Hotshot thing and have a second release that includes the TM.

No mention of Venom is pretty sad. I was also hoping we'd see the start of another set of late G1 characters like the Firecons or Triggerbots... HM Jr's, Throttlebots... something?

[DELTAprime]

I'm still scratching my head as to why RID '15 and Cyberverse characters are showing up in Legacy. That age group hasn't really had a chance to get into the disposable income part of their lives yet.

[DELTAprime]

A Legacy TFA Bumblebee has been leaked. It looks really good and I would get him, except I have the original TFA Bumblebee on display still.

https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/legacy-deluxe-animated-bumblebee-images-found/47888/

[Golden Phoenix]

A Legacy TFA Bumblebee has been leaked. It looks really good and I would get him, except I have the original TFA Bumblebee on display still.

https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/legacy-deluxe-animated-bumblebee-images-found/47888/

Looks sick. Although I hate the windows. With them being transparent but also heavily moulded, they look pretty average. Just make them solid dark blue or black so you can't see through them. They would then look tinted or something.

[SharkyMcShark]

I'm trying to get past how utterly tiny that Bumblebee is, because it looks pretty amazing otherwise.

[Other]

Amazon added a huge stack of preorders presumable meant to be added during/after Pulsecon, I'll stick the Transformers one in here for now because they aren't official reveals, there's no pictures anyway and it's still missing at least one Deluxe and Voyager for the full wave. Note that item names on the pages won't always match the ones I list because I'm taking the name from what shows up on the preorder confirmation screen or the tab name
Core
Energon Universe Megatron
https://www.amazon.com.au/TRANSFORMERS-F85175X00-TBC/dp/B0CFZCQDWW/
Infernac Universe Bouldercrash
https://www.amazon.com.au/TRANSFORMERS-F85165X00-TBC/dp/B0CFYX6JNR/
Beast Wars II Universe Tasmania Kid
https://www.amazon.com.au/TRANSFORMERS-F85185X00-TBC/dp/B0CFZCG9JP/

Deluxe
Transformers Legacy United Deluxe Class Rescue Bots Universe Autobot Chase, 5.5-inch Converting Action Figure, 8+
https://www.amazon.com.au/TRANSFORMERS-F85255X00-TBC/dp/B0CFZD4HWM/
Transformers Legacy United Deluxe Class Animated Universe Bumblebee, 5.5-inch Converting Action Figure, 8+
https://www.amazon.com.au/TRANSFORMERS-F85245X00-TBC/dp/B0CFYYMJQ6/
Infernac Universe Magneous
https://www.amazon.com.au/TRANSFORMERS-F85265X00-TBC/dp/B0CFYX74QD/

Voyager
Animated Universe Optimus Prime
https://www.amazon.com.au/TRANSFORMERS-F85425X00-TBC/dp/B0CFZCRX5W/

Leader
Beast Wars Universe Tigerhawk
https://www.amazon.com.au/TRANSFORMERS-F85505X00-TBC/dp/B0CFYYG9Z9/
G2 Universe Laser Optimus Prime
https://www.amazon.com.au/TRANSFORMERS-F91845X00-TBC/dp/B0CFZR83T9/

[Tha_Phantom]

Nice!
Looks like I'll be grabbing Tigerhawk and BW2 Tasmania Kid.

According to Jtprime17 on TFW2005, the links that are missing are deluxe Windblade and voyager Thundertron.

[SharkyMcShark]

Really keen to see that Tigerhawk, finally.

It's been kicking around various leaks/rumour threads for a while now, and I suspect it just missed being done last year to go alongside TM2 Megatron. I know that the Hasbro design team have stated that there was a late decision made not to go in a full TransMetal/Fuzor direction with the line, after teasing it in a few early figures. I expect the design has been hanging around since then.

[griffin]

Looks like the first wave of 2024 Studio Series toys will occur at the end of October, and one of them could be this new Voyager Junkion Scrapheap...
https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/09/23/studio-series-86-voyager-scrapheap-first-look-495181

[DELTAprime]

Here we go again.

It seems a discount chain in the US has/had some Velocitron figures in stock, including the impossible-to-find Cosmos. No idea how many they are and some people in the comments seem very sceptical.

https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/09/30/legacy-velocitron-speedia-500-deluxe-voyager-leader-showing-up-at-ross-stores-495711

[DELTAprime]

Leaked retailer solicitations for MP Rhinox and Legacy United Silverbolt.

It will be nice to finally have a Silverbolt with articulated wings. Only took them a couple of decades. ;)

https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/first-look-at-mp-rhinox-and-legacy-silverbolt/47906/

[Skyfire]

Possible leaked image (from Reddit) of:

Shockwave/Megatron/Soundwave 3-pack (Siege Shockwave minus accessories, Earthrise Megatron, Netflix Soundwave/Laserbeak in G1 colours; plus Studio Series 86 Coronation Starscream's throne).

Ghost Starscream/Waspinator 2-pack (translucent SS86 Coronation Starscream minus accessories).

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53231418503_19d8cec6cc_b.jpg

[griffin]

It's good to see that Hasbro is letting TakaraTomy do a lot of their own redecos again, as we are seeing quite a few Generations toys with altered decos this year, and all of the Earthspark toys as well.
It might have been good for my wallet to not be tempted by two different decos in the last 4 years, but I really missed being able to have that option of selecting a better looking deco if the Hasbro one sucked.


I like the idea of a BW Starscream/Waspinator 2-pack, but they already have Waspinator coming out in the 3rd Verses pack with Cheetor, and the only difference this one is likely to have is a Decepticon symbol on it.
I think most fans might only get the 2-pack for the translucent Starscream, and offload Waspinator.

[Tha_Phantom]

I like the idea of a BW Starscream/Waspinator 2-pack, but they already have Waspinator coming out in the 3rd Verses pack with Cheetor, and the only difference this one is likely to have is a Decepticon symbol on it.
I think most fans might only get the 2-pack for the translucent Starscream, and offload Waspinator.

TFW2005 says the Waspinator in this set is clear like the Starscream. It's hard for me to tell from the low res pic that has leaked, but maybe they're right.
There's no basis in fiction for Waspinator to be clear though, is there? I'm well aware of the BW episode where Starscream's ghost takes over Waspinator's body, but his body stayed solid unless there's something I'm not remembering. :confused:

[DELTAprime]

I'm interested in both of those, not sure if I'll actually buy them. That said, I'm still waiting for HasTak to redeco Earthrise Laserbeak into Buzzsaw. I'd love someone to ask Hasbro in one of those Q&A's why Hasbro still hasn't done such an easy redeco.

[1orion2many]

One of the few lines I still collect at the moment the MP's, it's also pretty much my favourite line the BW figures 😍

[DELTAprime]

It looks like we are getting toys for the upcoming Transformers Reactivate game from Splash Damage.

https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/two-packs-for-transformers-reactivate-toys-leaked/47932/

For those who don't remember this incredibly forgettable game. Here's the trailer.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfGve3_bVJc

[griffin]

I haven't followed the Reactivate game news, as its first announcements didn't seem too exciting to me.

But it looks like November 14th will have some official toy reveals for this game, as there was an accidental leak of a 2-pack, which prompted Hasbro in America to have to release a statement about the impending toy reveal. (note that the toy images and info are called Transformers Rise, instead of Reactivate, which I think was the original working name for the game)
https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/10/18/transformers-reactivate-toys-update-from-hasbro-496786



We wanted to note that recent TRANSFORMERS product information and images revealed by a Canadian retailer were listed incorrectly. Our partners at Splash Damage are working hard on the TRANSFORMERS: Reactivate game. We’re excited to announce that we will lead the charge with two game-inspired 2-packs, revealing and pre-ordering on November 14th.
Stay tuned to Transformers and Hasbro Pulse social channels for further details!



The accidental reveal was a 2-pack of Starscream vs Bumblebee, which had the following product information....
https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/10/18/first-look-at-transformers-rise-starscream-bumblebee-2-pack-496772


These figures should be part of the Transformers Reactivate video game collection, formerly known as Transformers Rise. We have images of the packaging and robot and alt mode of Bumblebee and Starscream. The design looks stylized but still retaining some classics elements. Bumblebee has got 20 transformation steps and Starscream 26 steps and each figure stand 5.5-inch and 6.5-inch respectively. The pack is priced 97.99 CAD which is about $71.90 USD.
See the new images after the jump as well as the official product description (the information seems to be related to an early version of the game). Then hit the discussion button and sound off on the 2005 Boards!



TRANSFORMERS: RISE: When the Quintessons attack New York City, an unlikely alliance must be forged to stop the alien threat. In Transformers: Rise, Autobots and Decepticons team up to stop the Quintesson menace before they take over the universe
CHOOSE YOUR PLAYERS: Fans can add an unlikely co-op to their collections! This 2-pack includes an Autobot-Decepticon team-up of Starscream and Bumblebee figures
VIDEO GAME-INSPIRED ALT MODES: Starscream figure converts to jet mode in 26 steps. Bumblebee figure converts to dune buggy mode in 20 steps
BATTLE DAMAGE DECO AND ACCESSORIES: Both toys feature premium metallic battle damage deco reflecting the character graphics in the video game. Includes 2 Null Rays and 2 Ion Pistol accessories
RISE-THEMED PACKAGING: Rise figures feature special packaging inspired by Transformers: Rise with image stills of characters from the game. Look for more Transformers: Rise figures to capture moments from the game (each sold separately, subject to availability)

When the Quintessons attack New York City, an unlikely alliance must be forged to stop the alien threat. In Transformers: Rise, Autobots and Decepticons team up to stop the Quintesson menace before they take over the universe. This two pack includes an unlikely team-up: the scheming Decepticon air commander, Starscream, and the courageous Autobot scout, Bumblebee. Starscream figure converts to jet mode in 26 steps and Bumblebee figure converts to dune buggy mode in 20 steps. Both figures feature premium metallic battle damage deco reflecting the character graphics in the video game. Rise figures feature special packaging inspired by the Transformers: Rise with image stills from the game. Look for other Transformers: Rise figures to capture iconic moments from the game (each sold separately, subject to availability). Transformers and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro.
Includes: 2 figures, 4 accessories, and instructions.



And an Optimus Prime toy has been shown off in-hand, which was compared to images of the game Optimus, and it matches....
https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/10/30/reactivate-rise-optimus-prime-figure-first-look-496607

[DELTAprime]

More retailer leaks thanks to Tjprime.

Looks like another Legacy Starseeker with Cybertron? Cannonball.

A GI Joe X Transformers Kup with Sgt. Slaughter.

An MPM Brawl

A Legacy Dinoking (Oh hell yeah!)

A Leader Optimus Prime with a Bullseye (Gobot)

And a Rescue Bots Optimus Primal and Mirage.

https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/11/10/new-item-listings-found-deluxe-cannonball-tf-x-gi-joe-kup-triple-t-mpm-brawl-more-498482

[Handsprime]

Dinoking has to be the worst kept secret. The moment they realised the dinobots were in certain positions meant a Dinoking retool was expected.

[DELTAprime]

Dinoking has to be the worst kept secret. The moment they realised the dinobots were in certain positions meant a Dinoking retool was expected.

Totally. And when you get a Dinoking, a Monstructor redeco won't be for behind.

[JJJ]

SS86 commander Optimus Prime (https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/2024-studio-series-leaks.1243772/page-439#post-21884902).

I figured we'd get an SS86 Prime, didn't think it'd be commander class. Guess it'll be somewhat involved to justify the budget, and will probably have pretty much every accessory that's ever come with an Optimus Prime toy. Kinda thinking right now that it's a bit of a waste, and that something else could have made better use of the budget. And I'll probably forget that objection once we see it :p

[G1Optimal]

SS86 commander Optimus Prime (https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/2024-studio-series-leaks.1243772/page-439#post-21884902).

I figured we'd get an SS86 Prime, didn't think it'd be commander class. Guess it'll be somewhat involved to justify the budget, and will probably have pretty much every accessory that's ever come with an Optimus Prime toy. Kinda thinking right now that it's a bit of a waste, and that something else could have made better use of the budget. And I'll probably forget that objection once we see it :p

i was reading tfw2005 some are speculating that its probably an earthrise prime with a bigger trailer and what came with the upgrade pack . but i hope he has the angled window frame looking truck mode

[DELTAprime]

TJ Prime has done it again and is leaking all of Hasbro's upcoming stuff.


• Transformers X GI Joe M.O.B.A.T Optimus Prime with General Hawk
Product Number: F8364 (subject to change)

Next, we have a Target exclusive 86 Blaster, evidently a reuse of the Kingdom mold with opaque plastic replacing the translucent bits.

• Tra Gen Studio series Voy 86 Blaster & Eject (Target Exclusive)
Product Number: F9654

In addition, there is an intriguing listing for an Amazon exclusive Mayhem 2 pack. No specific character names yet so it remains to be seen what exactly will be included.

• Tra Gen Mayhem Dlx 2 Pck
(Amazon Exclusive)
Product Number: G0182

Lastly, we have some Mixmashers listings, which are likely more kid-oriented gimmick figures.

• TRA MIXMASHERS BASIC FIGURE STARSCREAM
Product Number: F9732

• TRA MIXMASHERS BASIC FIGURE OPTIMUS PRIME
Product Number: F9733

• TRA MIXMASHERS BASIC FIGURE BUMBLEBEE
Product Number: F9734

• TRA MIXMASHERS DLX FIGURE MEGATRON
Product Number: F9736

• TRA MIXMASHERS DLX FIGURE OPTIMUS PRIME
Product Number: F9737


https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/12/24/new-item-listings-found-tf-x-joe-mobat-optimus-prime-general-hawk-86-blaster-mayhem-2-pack-more-498831

[JJJ]

Huh. First time in a while that JT's product listings have contained nothing of interest to me.

[DELTAprime]

Huh. First time in a while that JT's product listings have contained nothing of interest to me.

If I see a good price on it, I'll probably get the Optimus Gi Joe figure to go with my Megatron HISS Tank.

But aside from that, unless the Amazon Mayhem Deluxe 2 pack has something I'm after, it's not TJ's greatest leak in history for my excitement levels either.

[Handsprime]

Remember SS86 Hound? Well it looks like he might be getting a release, in a multipack. (https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/01/06/new-selects-autobot-multipack-listing-found-deluxe-hound-jazz-wheeljack-sunstreaker-trailbreaker-501628)

[JJJ]

Ah shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit...

I think this might qualify as Hasbro's worst TF decision for several years.

I wonder if this might be found at 50+% off in a year or two at JB, as has happened with the Worlds Collide pack. I hope so, because there's simply no way I'm paying what will be the full price of this pack for Hound (I would estimate at least $200). I very much doubt it'll be possible to offload the other four - everyone who ever wanted a Wheeljack has one after three successive releases, SS86 Jazz was everywhere eventually, and even though Sunstreaker and Trailbreaker saw strangely low stock numbers arriving on Australian shelves, it has been literal years since I heard anyone say they still didn't have them.

--edit--

Nope, won't be sitting around on sale later - this isn't Buzzworthy as I thought at first, the is straight up Selects. Which means you'll most likely never see it in the flesh unless you specifically order it.

Nuts to the whole thing.

[DELTAprime]

GG Hasbro. Make me buy 3 figures I don't want another version of just to buy the Hound I do want.

[reillyd]

Not all Buzzworhty releases get released here. All Generations Selects ones DO (between Zing/EBGames, JBHifi, Amazon).
I�m happy with this, and I missed out on sunstreaker and trailbreaker originally anyway.

[DELTAprime]

TJ Prime's latest leaks.

TRA GEN COLLAB PROJECT KNIGHT
Product Number: F9653

TRA GEN COLLAB PROJECT RENNAISSANCE
Product Number: F9656

TRA GEN COLLAB PROJECT TAILS
Product Number: G0050

https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/01/12/2024-transformers-collab-codename-listings-found-501912

[High_Q]

Over at other forums, Collab Project Knight is speculated to be Knight Rider KITT. Looking forward to it if true.

Collab Project Tails - maybe Sonic Hedgehog character or Godzilla, but i can't think of molds to retool to either.

[DELTAprime]

Over at other forums, Collab Project Knight is speculated to be Knight Rider KITT. Looking forward to it if true.

Collab Project Tails - maybe Sonic Hedgehog character or Godzilla, but i can't think of molds to retool to either.

I'd go for a Knight Rider KITT, as long as it's the 80's show and not the modern reboot that got cancelled after a single season.

[Other]

Saw speculation that Renaissance is the TMNT Turtle Van, seems plausible given the teams namesakes and Playmates has licensed TMNT to Hasbro before for a Power Rangers collab. Tails being a Sonic collab seems a bit on the nose though, as does Knight = Knight Rider but maybe they just got lazy with the name on that one

[JJJ]

We have pictures of Gears (https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/legacy-united-gears-stock-photos.1258138/).

[DELTAprime]

We have pictures of Gears (https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/legacy-united-gears-stock-photos.1258138/).

I saw that right before I went to bed last night. He looks great and I can't wait for the inevitable Swerve remould.

[DELTAprime]

More TJ Prime leaks.

https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/01/18/new-tf-item-info-mayhem-bludgeon-ruckus-gobots-pack-united-soundwave-more-502386

Aside from the retro stuff, I think I'll be picking up all of this.

[JJJ]

Is there anyone who doesn't already have a Bludgeon, though? Repackaging Bludgeon with Ruckus is just nastiness on Hasbro's part.

[Paulbot]

Is there anyone who doesn't already have a Bludgeon, though? Repackaging Bludgeon with Ruckus is just nastiness on Hasbro's part.

Presumably it would have a different colour scheme, and may even be a different figure.

But seeing it's an Amazon exclusive multipack it's likely a different colour like the Wreckers Springer and maybe with some new molding too like Wreckers Impactor

[Seraphim Prime]

Presumably it would have a different colour scheme, and may even be a different figure.

But seeing it's an Amazon exclusive multipack it's likely a different colour like the Wreckers Springer and maybe with some new molding too like Wreckers Impactor

I never picked up the current Bludgeon, but I would suspect it would be grey to match the Stormbringer version, or coloured to match the inner robot more.

[DELTAprime]

A Transformers Toy rumour, out of Mattel.

Seems like Mattel is licensing the Transformers brand to do a wave of Transformers Themed Hotwheels.

https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/first-listing-for-transformers-hotwheels-toys/48056/

[Thurmus]

Does that mean Jada won't be doing them any more?

[DELTAprime]

Updated leaks from TJ Prime.

https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/02/19/new-collab-mayhem-line-details-tmnt-insecticons-windsweeper-more-504400


Collab:

TRA GEN COLLAB PROJECT RENNAISSANCE TMNT PARTY WAGON
Product Number: F9656

Mayhem:

TRA GEN MAYHEM VOY Bludgeon & DLX Ruckus
Product Number: G0182

TRA GEN MAYHEM DLX Chopshop & DLX Barrage
Product Number: G0201

TRA GEN MAYHEM DLX Knockout & DLX Windsweeper
Product Number: G0203

If those are G1 Deluxe Insecticons and Triggercons I'm going to be very happy. But with Knockout being in there, I'm taking it as a given these are the G1 versions of the characters.

[JJJ]

Only Venom to go...

Going to have to find a way to shift yet another duplicate, I see. Kinda kills the joy of Deluxe Insecticons, doesn't it...

[Handsprime]

I skipped on the regular insecticons for the deluxe ones. Will defs be grabbing Chop Shop & Barrage.

[DELTAprime]

And it's 2025 already according to TJ Prime's leaks.

It looks like we are getting a brand new set of Voyager Class G1 Constructicons in the SS86 line. Too early to tell if they will "Merge to form, Devastator"!

https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/02/20/2025-studio-series-listings-found-86-devastator-movie-bots-gamer-edition-more-503419


Tra Gen Studio series A level DLX TFONE B-127
Product Number: G0619

Tra Gen Studio series A Level DLX DEV Optimus Prime
Product Number: G0620

Tra Gen Studio series Deluxe TF7 Double Punch
Product Number: G0533

Tra Gen Studio series Deluxe TF3 Hatchet
Product Number: G0539

Tra Gen Studio series Deluxe MV6 Bumblebee
Product Number: G0564

Tra Gen Studio series Deluxe 86 Perceptor PR
Product Number: G0565

Tra Gen Studio series Deluxe TFONE Starscream
Product Number: G0566

Tra Gen Studio series Deluxe TF3 Que
Product Number: G0567

Tra Gen Studio series Deluxe 86 Bonecrusher
Product Number: G0568

Tra Gen Studio series Deluxe 86 Jazz PR
Product Number: G0569

Tra Gen Studio series Deluxe 86 Scavenger
Product Number: G0570

Tra Gen Studio series Deluxe WFC Autobot Soilder
Product Number: G0571

Tra Gen Studio series Deluxe TF4 Widow Maker
Product Number: G0857

Tra Gen Studio Series Voy WFC Skywarp
Product Number: G0534

Tra Gen Studio series Voy TF7 Optimus Prime PR
Product Number: G0536

Tra Gen Studio series Voy WFC Ironhide
Product Number: G0559

Tra Gen Studio series Voy TFONE Sentinel Prime
Product Number: G0560

Tra Gen Studio series Voy WFC Thundercracker
Product Number: G0561

Tra Gen Studio series Voy 86 Scrapper
Product Number: G0562

Tra Gen Studio Series Voy 86 Mixmaster
Product Number: G0563

Tra Gen Studio series Ldr TF7 Apelinq
Product Number: G0480

Tra Gen Studio series Ldr TF4 Optimus prime
Product Number: G0482

Tra Gen Studio series Ldr TF3 Shockwave PR
Product Number: G0483

Tra Gen Studio series Ldr 86 Grimlock PR
Product Number: G0485

[MayzaPrime]

Constructicons... very cool. Some TFOne figures, Sentinel Prime is something that I am interested in seeing.

[JJJ]

SS86 voyager Constructicons? Awesomesauce! And I can't imagine them not combining :)

I wonder if they're voyagers because of budget - more complicated and more finished (or more combiner accessories...) than would be possible with the budget of a deluxe. I certainly hope so. And just maybe they're also on the taller end of the deluxes ;p

Oh, hang on, only the legs are voyagers, the arms are deluxes. Intriguing...

[Skyfire]

More leaks for 2025: Studio Series 86 Leader Megatron and Galvatron (https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/02/21/2025-additional-studio-series-listings-found-86-leader-megatron-galvatron-503475).

Tra Gen Studio series Ldr 86 Megatron
Product Number: G0484

Tra Gen Studio series Ldr 86 Galvatron
Product Number: G0481

Megatron is a real curiosity. It can't be a Walther P38 but that betrays Studio Series. Hasbro may end up making one of the greatest or one of the most divisive Transformers ever.

[Jaxius._]

SS86 voyager Constructicons? Awesomesauce! And I can't imagine them not combining :)

I wonder if they're voyagers because of budget - more complicated and more finished (or more combiner accessories...) than would be possible with the budget of a deluxe. I certainly hope so. And just maybe they're also on the taller end of the deluxes ;p

Oh, hang on, only the legs are voyagers, the arms are deluxes. Intriguing...

The arms are 'less complex' and don't have to hold up the combiner, i suspect the forearms will come with hook or long haul

[Golden Phoenix]

Megatron is a real curiosity. It can't be a Walther P38 but that betrays Studio Series. Hasbro may end up making one of the greatest or one of the most divisive Transformers ever.

Maybe they do what they did with Shockwave and make him turn into a "spaceship"

[Tha_Phantom]

More leaks for 2025: Studio Series 86 Leader Megatron and Galvatron (https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/02/21/2025-additional-studio-series-listings-found-86-leader-megatron-galvatron-503475).

Tra Gen Studio series Ldr 86 Megatron
Product Number: G0484

Tra Gen Studio series Ldr 86 Galvatron
Product Number: G0481

Megatron is a real curiosity. It can't be a Walther P38 but that betrays Studio Series. Hasbro may end up making one of the greatest or one of the most divisive Transformers ever.


Maybe they do what they did with Shockwave and make him turn into a "spaceship"

Hasbro said in a recent interview that an SS86 Megatron would likely be a tank. Personally I think it's a silly move putting it under the Studio Series banner when they could've put it under Legacy instead (they had no issue splitting up Cyclonus and Scourge that way after all).
Personally I'm not bothered as it's well been established by now that they can't or won't make Megatron a gun, but I know it's going to lead to a lot of debates and confusion about the decision.

[Skyfire]

Hasbro said in a recent interview that an SS86 Megatron would likely be a tank. Personally I think it's a silly move putting it under the Studio Series banner when they could've put it under Legacy instead (they had no issue splitting up Cyclonus and Scourge that way after all).
Personally I'm not bothered as it's well been established by now that they can't or won't make Megatron a gun, but I know it's going to lead to a lot of debates and confusion about the decision.

This is why a part of me wishes that they never make a SS86 Megatron. If they're just going to make another tank, the WFC Earthrise and Siege Megatrons were tanks and serviceable as G1 Megatrons The Dramatic Capture Nemesis Bridge redeco is pretty much cartoon accurate Megatron. And the problem with all of those are the visible tank treads and the lack of shoulder pistol barrel in robot mode. So neither mode is actually G1 Megatron.

I hope they make a robot that looks exactly like G1 cartoon Megatron but transforms into just about anything else. They can sacrifice the alt mode because everyone knows it can't be a realistic gun. It doesn't have to be a tank (because he never was a movie tank) or, if it's going to be a tank, hide all the tank bits and avoid tank parts forming i.e. an improvement on the WFC mould. But if that's too difficult a challenge, I'd accept a perfect robot mode that transforms into some funny looking alien machine.

[JJJ]

We now have (https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/2025-generations-listings-united-wave-5-gen-prime.1259609/page-58#post-22111725) 3/4 of the mainline Generations toys for 2025 (presuming 4 waves).

The line is apparently called Prime something or other.

This will be because of there being a bunch of Primes in the toyline (looks like someone dug up the old aligned 13 Primes stuff, oh dear).

We seem to be getting a new set of Aerialbots and Combaticons. Should be interesting, but they'll have to be very interesting indeed to replace my UW versions.

And most importantly, we are indeed getting a Venom to go with the rest of the Deluxe Insecticons.

[Skyfire]

Megatron is a real curiosity. It can't be a Walther P38 but that betrays Studio Series. Hasbro may end up making one of the greatest or one of the most divisive Transformers ever.

Hmm, I wonder if they can make a SS86 Megatron that transforms, somehow, into Galvatron (doesn't matter which mode).

The news of new Constructicons, Aerialbots and Combaticons is great! I assume they will combine. I don't have Superion or Bruticus at all and I never liked the Combiner Wars versions. Given how Legacy Menasor turned out, I think the new combiners will be better than the previous ones. I'm very happy with my Unite Warriors Devastator but still will probably get the new offering for scale continuity.

[GoktimusPrime]

Hasbro said in a recent interview that an SS86 Megatron would likely be a tank. Personally I think it's a silly move putting it under the Studio Series banner when they could've put it under Legacy instead (they had no issue splitting up Cyclonus and Scourge that way after all).
I agree.

I really (naively) hope that HasTak can come up with some clever workaround to make SS86 Megatron transform into a Not-A-Gun, just like Sixshot's "submarine" and Shockwave's "spaceship" modes. But granted that they were only dealing with fictitious space guns and not a Walther P38, it may be more likely that HasTak just can't pull off this same trick with Megatron.

Alternatively, have Megatron transform into a Nerf gun - similar to Classics Megatron, only with 2024 engineering instead of 2006. Okay, a Nerf gun still isn't a Walther, but it means that Megatron can still be a pistol and have gun kibble in robot mode instead of tank kibble. We know that Hasbro can still make Nerf gun Transformers, as we had that Rise of the Beasts Optimus Prime Nerf pistol just last year.

The Elite 2.0 Slyshot (https://nerf.fandom.com/wiki/Slyshot) seems to be the closest Nerf gun that resembles a Walther pistol (vaguely resembles a PPK). HasTak could release a Megatron toy that transforms into this Nerf pistol with G1 Megatron colours (and a bright orange barrel to make parents happy). It's also much less bulky than the N-Strike Maverick that Classics Megatron transforms into, thus less likely to require shellforming.

https://i.ibb.co/zFdjhY9/megatron-nerf-eliteslyshot.jpg
This is, of course, just a crude mockup that I've quickly made on MS Paint. But you get the basic idea. The Elite 2.0 Slyshot would give SS86 Megatron a similar looking pistol mode and potentially allow for a similar looking robot mode with actual gun kibble instead of a tank with fake gun kibble in robot mode. The scope, silencer and stock would be attachable accessories as with G1 Megatron.

Also, a gun called "Slyshot" seems appropriate for Megatron. :p I'm not a Nerf expert by any means, so if anyone is aware of another Nerf pistol that looks more similar to a Walther P38, do feel free to LMK. :)

[DELTAprime]

We now have (https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/2025-generations-listings-united-wave-5-gen-prime.1259609/page-58#post-22111725) 3/4 of the mainline Generations toys for 2025 (presuming 4 waves).

The line is apparently called Prime something or other.

This will be because of there being a bunch of Primes in the toyline (looks like someone dug up the old aligned 13 Primes stuff, oh dear).

We seem to be getting a new set of Aerialbots and Combaticons. Should be interesting, but they'll have to be very interesting indeed to replace my UW versions.

And most importantly, we are indeed getting a Venom to go with the rest of the Deluxe Insecticons.

While the 13 Primes are Aligned Continuity, I wonder what they are actually going to label them as. It wouldn't be the first time we have seen Alinged characters labelled as G1 in recent years.

[JJJ]

We now have pictures of Chop Shop and Barrage (https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/legacy-mayhem-capsule-listings-and-collab-update.1259493/page-43#post-22129278). Better and more involved re-tools than I expected.

[Paulbot]

Possible images of the Walmart Star Raiders (AKA Star Seekers) line – Lockdown, Cannonball, Filch and Ferak

All repaints/retools of existing figures as a new set of Space Pirates

https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/03/06/star-raiders-line-first-look-lockdown-cannonball-more-505244

[JJJ]

So I see they really did go with a repainted Cyclonus for Ferak, despite the two unrelated Marvel comics characters to whom the name has been attached (and just how did the Decepticon killed by Rodimus Prime end up labelled so? Who decided that?) looking nothing like that. Definitely a time when I wish the designers would not pay any heed to TFWiki but actually make the effort to look at the source material.

[Handsprime]

We're getting Cannonball before Cybertron Red Alert lol.

Though with Armada Red Alert being rumoured, it would be interesting to have 2 toys based off Unicron Triolgy Red Alert.

Also I'm pretty doped that I can finally get a Lockdown figure.

[DELTAprime]

So I see they really did go with a repainted Cyclonus for Ferak, despite the two unrelated Marvel comics characters to whom the name has been attached (and just how did the Decepticon killed by Rodimus Prime end up labelled so? Who decided that?) looking nothing like that. Definitely a time when I wish the designers would not pay any heed to TFWiki but actually make the effort to look at the source material.

In this case, the source material is actually Botcon 2014, not Marvel G1. The theme that year was Pirates vs Knights (yeah, I know, it made no sense).

That said, I really do not see why Hasbro is integrating Botcon characters and concepts into official Hasbro products. The best years of Botcon were when they made G1 characters Hasbro never got around to, like the Seekers from MTMTE Part 1 (which they incorrectly named the Rain Makers).

[Paulbot]

It does seem like they are trying to erase memories of BotCon by redoing so many of those concepts. Maybe they saw BotCon aftermarket prices and thought we should be getting that cash, lets put out our own Antagony, SG Starscream, Ferak etc

These pirates are now officially revealed via Walmart, with pics of alt mode and packaging https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/03/07/walmart-star-raiders-line-new-images-505361

[JJJ]

And lo, we have pictures of SS86 Swoop (https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/03/30/wondercon-2024-in-person-pics-of-reveals-at-hasbro-event-507798).

[DELTAprime]

And lo, we have pictures of SS86 Swoop (https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/03/30/wondercon-2024-in-person-pics-of-reveals-at-hasbro-event-507798).

Finally! A complete set of Leader Class Generations Dinobots. It took a while, but worth the wait.

[DELTAprime]

In a move that will shock nobody given he's a remould of suspiciously Sideburn looking character, RID Sideburn has been leaked.

https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/04/04/legacy-united-rid-deluxe-side-burn-first-look-508127#images

[DELTAprime]

New gimmick incoming!, Swapticons.

https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/04/05/swapticon-gimmick-line-listings-found-508197

Why do I have the feeling Hasbro are in that same mindset they were in after G1 finished airing and every sub-group needed a more and more stupid gimmick?

[JJJ]

We have some alleged Takara solicitation material (https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/missing-link-c-01-and-c-02-g1-convoy-optimus-prime-revealed.1251563/page-308#post-22302963) that has leaked. If real, then the next two ML toys will be Bumblebee and Cliffjumper. Apparently we'll see on the 8th of May.

Those two were waaaaaaay down the list of likely candidates, due to the intricate engineering required to give them articulation.

[GoktimusPrime]

Images have already been leaked, although there is a 8/5 embargo date on reproducing/distributing them. Here's a deliberately modified version (or you can go and Google the original leaked images yourself).
https://i.ibb.co/t4ZFdvQ/temp.jpg
But even through the "censorship," you can still see the articulated arms and legs, as well as fist holes that allow them to hold pistols. They also have wrist swivels, although the front wheels are attached to the base of the fists, so turning the fists also rotates the wheels. e.g. if the fists are upright, then the wheels are turned 90 degrees from the shoulder wheels etc.

[Handsprime]

If you remember when they leaked the Star Raiders subline, they mentioned there would be a leader class Thundertron. Seeing as it was most likely gonna be a redeco of the Voyager legacy toy, people wondered what would be included. Well, pics show him (slightyl redecoed and retooled) with a redeco of Ratbat and Magneous (https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/05/11/legacy-star-raiders-leader-class-thundertron-with-calcitron-and-nightstrike-first-look-511246)

[Paulbot]

I think the repaint looks better and this might be easier to get that the original release.

[Handsprime]

Not toy news, but rumours are the Activision made Transformers games (https://www.thegamer.com/activisions-transformers-games-have-reportedly-been-relisted-licensed-video-games-xbox-steam/) might be getting relisted. Atm only the steam relistings are showing any signs of a chance they are coming back (the Xbox store is a bit misleading since the pages never left the store)

[DELTAprime]

Not toy news, but rumours are the Activision made Transformers games (https://www.thegamer.com/activisions-transformers-games-have-reportedly-been-relisted-licensed-video-games-xbox-steam/) might be getting relisted. Atm only the steam relistings are showing any signs of a chance they are coming back (the Xbox store is a bit misleading since the pages never left the store)

I just checked the Steam back end. It looks like a case of move along, nothing it see here. All games had their beta branch updated 13 months ago. Since then the only changes are things Microsoft have zero control over like Steam making a database change that affected hundreds of games.

https://steamdb.info/app/42650/history/
https://steamdb.info/app/213120/history/
https://steamdb.info/app/245760/history/
https://steamdb.info/app/338930/history/

[Tranceblade]

Picture of the mayhem Bludgeon and Ruckus pack floating around now
Ruckus has his waist details on his forearms like the reference image on Tfwiki LMAO

[valkyrie_76]

Also a supposed picture of SS86 Prime playing a piano.

[DELTAprime]

Also a supposed picture of SS86 Prime playing a piano.

Wow, another mini-Masterpiece figure there. Shut up and take my money.

https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-commander-class-ss-86-optimus-prime-possibly-leaked/48233/

[Autocon]

Instead of a trailer he comes with a piano!

[Handsprime]

An update on the gaming news rumour from earlier, Apparently 2 ratings on the classification board have popped up. Both are (https://www.classification.gov.au/titles/transformers-4) rated PG (https://www.classification.gov.au/titles/transformers-5). Seeing as there are rumours of 2 games coming out later this year (https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/09/01/rumor-microsoft-studios-is-working-on-two-transformers-video-game-projects-519899), we might be seeing WFC/FOC making a return.

[DELTAprime]

There seem to be a bunch of previously unkown figures for 2025. Including what's presumably a Legacy Menasor style take on Superion, and a Titan Class Star Convoy. The thing I'm wondering, is why Titan Class for Star Convoy? If he was a Commander Class sized Star Convoy with Sky Gary and Micromaster Hot Rod then I could see a Titan Class price point making sence. But I don't really want a Metroplex sized Optimus Prime figure. Also, G2 Dinobots, but I'm guessing they are Core Class because 5 leaders in a set would be expensive.

https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/09/27/new-2025-product-info-age-of-the-primes-commander-silverbolt-titan-star-convoy-more-522145

https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/titan-class-transformers-star-convoy-coming-in-2025-more-new-listings/48361/

[reillyd]

Star Convoy is a really fun toy design, and I just loved the new appearance over traditional prime designs. Coming with a micro master Hot Rod is very cool too. So a new version in that size is appealing. Can�t wait to see pics.

But it does seem a strange choice for Titan size, just because it has little appeal to most collectors who ever had one or know the character.

I think the size class makes sense from design, given the huge size of the trailer base, and that it should come with a small Hot Rod as well (core class perhaps? To justify the extra price).

I just don�t think it would sell as well. But I could be wrong. Cybertron Metroplex was a deep cut too.

[JJJ]

I fully expect titan Star Convoy to be about the price point, not the size of the toy. Well, it'll be big, but it won't be as big as recent titans, and it will be far more complex in terms of parts and transformation.

[GoktimusPrime]

Rumoured prototype Missing Link Sunstreaker
https://i.ibb.co/5ry1PG1/ML-sunstreakerproto.jpg
Source: Sato Ryouji (Transformers Enthusiasts Gathering: Mystery of Convoy Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1509996132551405))

[JJJ]

Sunstreaker is not a rumour. It has been proudly shown off by Takara, at two different events over the past month. And so has Arcee.

[GoktimusPrime]

Sunstreaker is not a rumour. It has been proudly shown off by Takara, at two different events over the past month. And so has Arcee.
Good to know! :)

[reillyd]

Pics and orders are up for Sunstreaker and Diavclone Cordon (https://www.hlj.com/transformers-missing-link-c-06-cordon-tkt93472)