SDCC toy reveals for 2019

[DELTAprime]

SDCC is having a preview night for the media and Hasbro has shown off a bunch of upcoming Transformers.

In addition to more shots of the all-mighty Unicron with have the first Siege Micromaster Combiner Team revealed (Direct Hit and Power Punch), More Siege Micromaster Cassettes with Rumble/Frenzy and Ratbat, The 10 Micromaster box set that's been rumoured for some time, IDW Rung Siege Battlemaster, Bot Bots Series 3, A G1 Soundwave and Cassettes reissue, Cyberverse, Rescue Bots, trading cards and licensed 3rd party.

Siebertron's main gallery (https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/images-of-all-transformers-on-show-floor-at-sdcc2019-preview-night-with-unicron-rung-and-more/43605/)

Unicron (https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/youtube-video-of-haslab-transformers-unicron-from-all-sides-from-sdcc2019/43609/) - Seibertron

Astrotrain (https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/sdcc2019-additional-images-of-transformers-siege-astrotrain/43603/) - Seibertron

Micromasters (https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/affordable-price-and-exclusive-retailer-revealed-for-siege-rainmakers-and-micromasters-sets/43595/) - Seibertron

3A Bee Movie figures - Seibertron (https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/3a-bumblebee-blitzwing-mondo-mecha-figures-batman-and-captain-america-and-more-at-sdcc2019/43608/)

3A Nemesis Prime - Seibertron (https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/new-images-of-3a-bumblebee-movie-nemesis-prime-at-sdcc2019/43607/)

Flame Toys - Seibertron (https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/flame-toys-furai-model-kits-and-kuro-kara-kuri-figures-on-display-at-san-diego-comiccon-sdcc2019/43606/)

3A - TFW (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/07/17/san-diego-comic-con-2019-preview-night-world-of-3a-391868)

Flame Toys - TFW (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/07/17/san-diego-comic-con-2019-preview-night-flame-toys-391741)

Cyberverse, Bot Bot, Rescue Bots - TFW (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/07/17/san-diego-comic-con-2019-preview-night-hasbro-booth-transformers-cyberverse-botbots-rescue-bots-academy-391666)

Studio Series and MPM Megatron - TFW (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/07/17/san-diego-comic-con-2019-preview-night-hasbro-booth-transformers-studio-series-391692)

WFC Siege - TFW (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/07/17/san-diego-comic-con-2019-preview-night-hasbro-booth-war-for-cybertron-siege-391623)

Unicron - TFW (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/07/17/san-diego-comic-con-2019-preview-night-hasbro-booth-unicron-391551)

Toy accuarate Siege Reflector, Siege Soundblaster and Bluestreak - Seibertron (https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/g1-toy-accurate-reflector-3-pack-revealed-along-with-siege-bluestreak-and-soundblaster-at-sdcc2019/43611/)

SDCC Transformers Product Panel - TFW (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/07/18/san-diego-comic-con-2019-product-panel-392048)

SDCC Transformers Product Panel - Seibertron (https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/sdcc2019-hasbro-toy-panel-new-amazon-3-pack-with-a-powerdasher-runamuck-wins-and-more/43615/)

Walmart exclusive 35 Aniversary Siege repaints - Seibertron (https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/wfc-siege-35th-anniversary-classic-animation-optimus-prime-and-megatron-bluestreak-soundblaster-stock-photos/43617/)

Combiner Cassettes reissue - Hasbro Pulse (https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-vintage-g1-mini-cassettes-3-pack-gurafi-noizu-decepticon-frenzy) Thanks Paulbot

Official images for Cassettes, Galactic Man, Reflector, Amazon Exclusives and Lancer - Seibertron (https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/official-images-of-new-siege-reveals-like-idw-impactor-powerdasher-and-more-g1-dino-cassette-reissues/43621/)

Walmart 35th Anniversary exclusives - TFW (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/07/18/walmart-35th-anniversary-exclusive-figures-392160)

Combiner Cassettes Gurafi and Noizu reissue - TFW (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/07/18/transformers-vintage-g1-mini-cassettes-3-pack-gurafi-noizu-decepticon-frenzy-reissue-392170)

Updated SDCC display cabinets for post panel reveals - TFW (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/07/18/san-diego-comic-con-2019-post-panel-case-updates-392176)

10 pack Micromasters proper reveal - Seibertron (https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/hasbro-officially-reveals-the-siege-target-exclusives-at-sdcc2019-with-micromaster-10-pack-names/43622/)

Updated galleries - Seibertron (https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/new-galleries-for-siege-rainmakers-refraktor-impactor-micromasters-selects-more-from-sdcc2019/43628/)

MPM Megatron and more Siege galleries - Seibertron (https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/masterpiece-megatron-selects-lancer-galaxy-man-shockwave-and-red-wing-galleries-from-sdcc2019/43627/)

Cyberverse, Bot Bots and Rescue Bots - Seibertron (https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/new-galleries-for-transformers-cyberverse-botbots-exclusive-and-rescue-bots-academy-from-sdcc2019/43626/)

Pop Culture Shock G1 Megatron - TFW (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/07/19/san-diego-comic-con-2019-pop-culture-shock-g1-megatron-statue-prototype-images-392555)

SDCC coverage links - BWTF (http://www.bwtf.com/events/sdcc2019-report)

Seibertron list of where to order all the new Siege Transformers (https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/where-to-order-all-the-awesome-new-siege-toys-now/43620/)

[griffin]

Awesome work with the links.

As usual, when the convention reveals everything new, I'll post up a listing of all of the new toys, and any gallery links that we miss along the way.

Until then, since they are only on the first day (we haven't had the Hasbro panel yet, or all of the new toys in the display cases), keep checking these links...

Seibertron's "Event" news topics (https://www.seibertron.com/news/index.php?f_cat=7&) (they don't have a menu listing for SDCC 2019 yet, but will be posted up later when they do)

TFW2005's SDCC news topics (https://news.tfw2005.com/conventions/san-diego-comic-con).

BWTF (http://www.bwtf.com/) - also at the event... might be a little slower as he's a one-man operation.

[griffin]

Just a few things I saw that were interesting...

The Micromaster 10-pack are all redecos, and it looks like there are homages from a number of different series (some JP Gen1, some being the first year Hasbro base/playset redecos, and some were the second year Hasbro redecos). Apparently it was put out by accident, as BWTF was noting that it was removed by the time he was taking photos.
It's going to be a fun day or so guessing the 10 characters until they are officially revealed later (either at the panel, or when the box is put back out and someone takes a photo of the back with all of the names).

There is a combiner Micromaster pair homaging the second year of Hasbro Gen1 Micromasters that had many 2-part vehicle combiners (which left most robot modes being cubic).

Another pair of Decepticon Cassettes in the Micromaster size class - Ratbat and Rumble (the red one)... which should mean Frenzy at some point, with Buzzsaw (from Laserbeak).

In the Battlemaster size class, a homage for the IDW comic fans - Rung.

And obviously, the elephant... uh, Unicron in the room. Looks impressive, and very nice.

(as usual though, Hasbro haven't really put out much that hasn't already been revealed officially... aside from the new items noted above)

Apparently the Generations Selects grey Shockwave and Lancer will be sold at the SDCC by Entertainment Earth... but could be a US Target exclusive (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/07/17/generations-selects-lancer-and-shockwave-to-be-available-at-entertainment-earth-at-sdcc-391536). I hope not, as it is easier for me to buy from Entertainment Earth than from US Target (shipped to Australia).

[DELTAprime]

Awesome work with the links.

Thanks. I'll try and keep them updated over the coming days.

[Sinnertwin]

Lancer is already up for preorder at RK, so I'm betting other online stores will have their chance to stock it once they get an opportunity
MM 10 pack is also listed at Target for US $40

[griffin]

Let's see... the 10-pack of Micromaster redecos (image at Seibertron) (https://static.seibertron.com/images/toys/uploads/1563332036-d-pho6-u0aawhyl.jpg)...

(using colour and vehicle descriptions here, for those unfamiliar with the original names)

Red jet - Airwave (came with one of those small square playsets)
Yellow truck - Ironworks (also with one of those small square playsets)
Green jet - Skyhopper (came with the helicopter playset)
Brown cannon-truck - Japanese version of Bigshot (the Battle Patrol had different colours)
Blue missile launcher - Japanese version of Flak? (it has a Decepticon symbol on it though, and the Japanese Battle Patrol were Autobots/Cybertrons)
Grey jet - ??
White jet - ??
Yellow firetruck - ??
White police car - ??
Red off-road - ??

I wonder if those last five are micro versions of bigger characters, as the yellow firetruck reminds me of the yellow redeco of RID Optimus/Fire Convoy, and the red off-road reminds me of the pre-TFs red version of Trailbreaker.

[Paulbot]

White police car - Road Police (from Sixturbo, even has the word police on his knees like Road Police does)
Yellow firetruck - could be Erector but reminds me of Stonecruncher (from the Construction Squad)
Red off-road - could be Tote (from Off-road patrol)

The jets may be from Sixwing?

[Jellico]

Astrotrain's tender/launch pad/gun rack.

[Trent]

That Flame Toys Star Saber is a thing of pure beauty.

[Other]

Astrotrain's tender/launch pad/gun rack.

With Titans Return base building attach points

[griffin]

The fan-only invite preview breakfast with Hasbro has occurred overnight (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/07/18/san-diego-comic-con-2019-hasbro-preview-breakfast-391913), showing off the rumoured Reflector/Refraktor 3-pack, as well as the 35th anniversary Siege Soundblaster and Bluestreak redecos.

The Refraktor 3-pack is as rumoured - a Gen1 recolour WITH add-on parts to make it look like the Gen1 camera, with a flash, shutter button, and the top bit on the camera with the name on it. Unfortunately, despite being a limited edition toy, they still weren't able to have it named "Reflector", which spoils the camera mode having the wrong name (I'm sure there will be stickers produced by fans to rectify that).

[Paulbot]

I didn’t think the toy-coloured Reflector would interest me, but now that I’ve seen it I don’t know which trio I want to get.

[DELTAprime]

Tid-bits from the SDCC Transformers product panel.

Siege Ratchet is a Wallgreens Exclusive :(
Crosshairs and Spinister are wave 5 of Siege
We got a hint that Snapdragon is coming from the people on the panel
More Powerdashers are coming than just the one revealed today

https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/sdcc2019-hasbro-toy-panel-new-amazon-3-pack-with-a-powerdasher-runamuck-wins-and-more/43615/

[philby]

Definitely going to try get that Reflector pack and Rung. I held off ordering the existing Reflector figures in anticipation of something like this

[BigTransformerTrev]

Awesome work with the links.

+1

Every site has been so consumed with the Unicron announcement that it's been hard to find info about all the other releases, so the links list is much appreciated :)


Hmmm, maybe I am going to have to get Siege Skywarp and Thundercracker after all. With the annoucement of the Rainmakers, this will be the first chance since Masterpiece to get so many Seekers in a similar scale/mold. If only they would do the Coneheads, Sunstorm and Slipstream the lot would be complete, or at least near enough to satisfy me :)

[Paulbot]

Gurafi and Noizu - in G1 style US packaging! (https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-vintage-g1-mini-cassettes-3-pack-gurafi-noizu-decepticon-frenzy)

I know they already released Zaur and Dile but you had to buy a Bumblebee and their SG versions to get those... would love it they put those two in similar packaging

[griffin]

Nice... another two toys to take off my grail list.

[Raider]

All these reveals... my wallet is crying... I am salivating!

[DELTAprime]

Walmart Exclusives include cartoon accrate WFC Voyager Optimus, Megatron, Deluxe Bluesteak and a non-cartoon accurate Soundblaster.

https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/wfc-siege-35th-anniversary-classic-animation-optimus-prime-and-megatron-bluestreak-soundblaster-stock-photos/43617/

[DELTAprime]

At this point, I have everything on preorder that I'm after except Soundblaster, Ratchet, Micromasters 10 pack and the Rainmakers. I think those guys are going to be the hardest to get for those not in the US.

For anyone wanting Lancer, she is $22USD at BBTS. Much better than paying the ebay markup.

Here's Amazon AU links for the Autobot pack and Fan Vote pack.

https://www.amazon.com.au/Tra-Gen-Fan-Vote-Pk/dp/B07PZY481L/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=tra&qid=1563504867&s=toys&sr=1-4

https://www.amazon.com.au/E5563AC1-TRA-WFC-FIRESTORMER-Pack/dp/B07P2JB241/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=tra&qid=1563504867&s=toys&sr=1-5

[DELTAprime]

The 10 pack of Micromasters have properly been revealed. They are a Target US exclusive. Props to Griff and Paul for getting so many of the names right.

https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/hasbro-officially-reveals-the-siege-target-exclusives-at-sdcc2019-with-micromaster-10-pack-names/43622/

Road-Police
Wheel Blaze
Nightflight
Slyhopper
Ground Shaker
Overair
Cratermaker
Fireline
Aicon
Irontread

Looks like another one I'll be hunting around for.

[Raider]

They sure don't make it easy for us collectors trying to get a hold of all these bots... still, very exciting reveals.

[UltraMarginal]

These exclusives, aren't quite the same as a Botcon exclusive. those were rather limited and had very premium decos in most cases. These amazon/Walmart/Target Exclusives really feel like pretty much repaints in fancy boxes. the extra cost being hard to justify.
the Reflector set is most impressive, and I've already pre-ordered it.

I'm tempted by the G2 Sideswipe set, tempted. it's a bit of a pill though.

[griffin]

Okay, so the Hasbro panel has been done, and we didn't get any new Studio Series toys revealed, or added to the display cases. That seems odd. They still have at least a year to run on the line, just for the Constructicons to come out.

The Reflector 3-pack has now been listed on Entertainment Earth (along with Lancer and Galacticman).
Reflector is US$70 (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/transformers-generations-war-for-cybertron-siege-deluxe-refraktor-3pack-g1-toy-colors-exclusive/hse5799) for October, while Lancer is US$20 (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/transformers-generations-selects-deluxe-lancer-exclusive/hse8290) for August and Galacticman is US$50 (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/transformers-generations-selects-leader-shockwave-exclusive/hse8292) for August.

So many exclusives for the second half of this year... I've counted 24 so far, and that doesn't even include the import of Japanese MPs.
That's gonna get expensive.

[griffin]

The TFW transcript of the Hasbro panel (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/07/18/san-diego-comic-con-2019-product-panel-392048) from earlier today...


Hasbro team is getting set up. Ben Montano, Michael Hauser and John Warden are on stage.

Talking about Cyberverse now.
Playing a 35th Anniversary Video.

35th Anniversary products coming out, Snowboards, shirts, and prints.
Hall of Fame
- Flint Dille, Writer and Story Editor for G1
- Takashi Kunihiro (Japanese toy designer (https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Takashi_Kunihiro))


Fan votes coming soon.

Playing Cyberverse clip.
Talking about the cyberverse spark armor play pattern.
Skybyte vs Jetfire rivalry.
More episodes coming this fall.

Showing off Cyberverse toy commercial.

Showing off Concept art now.


Skybyte
Bumblebee
Jetfire
Arc Optimus Prime


War For Cybertron



Spinister
Crosshairs
Apeface (titan master works with titans return figures)
Astrotrain
G1 Refrackor Camera 3 pack (Kremzeek is a blast effect)


WFC Fan Vote Battle 3-Pack



Via Amazon
Decepticon Impactor
Clear Blue Mirage with Toy head
Power dasher out of Cog


Offical Reveal for Autobot Alpha Strike Counterforce and Decepticon Phantomstrike Squadron. (Amazon Exclusives).

Official Greenlight reveal
Siege Ratchet (walgreen exclusive)
On Generations Selects now.



Lancer
Galacticman Shockwave

Talking about upcoming figures

WFC Fan Vote Winner Runamuck (Will be in chapter two of the trilogy)


IDW Comics



Transformers Galaxies
Will go over Constructicon’s Origins


Talking about Haslab Unicron Now



Showing design Sketch
The sketch wouldn’t fit on Kunihiro’s desk
Increased the size 3 times
One of the biggest challenges was to make him a sphere
Each tooth has a gear of its own for the jaw mechanism
1383 Backers Currently



And the transcript on Seibertron (https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/sdcc2019-hasbro-toy-panel-new-amazon-3-pack-with-a-powerdasher-runamuck-wins-and-more/43615/)....


-Takara Tomy design lead is here
-Asking if we like g1, beast wars, and UNICRON TRILOGY
-Everyone cheering
-35th anniversary slide
-Playing a video for nostalgia
-Kind of a transformers retrospective montage
-Footage from all franchises
-Showing kid that grows up to share with his children
-Viz Gilson partnership
-Nemesis Prime 3A BB movie
-Unicron shirts available at Hasbro Pulse
-Doing Transformers faction swap music

-Transformers Hall of Fame
Induct new individuals to Hall of Fame
Flint Dille
Autobot plaque given to him. Silver Autobot insignia
He misquoted Megatron “wait, I live”
Flint Dille will be at Transformers party tonight with Vince DiCola and DON MURPHY

-Toy of the year and favorite character vote coming later
-Cyberverse Power of the Spark, showing a clip of the upcoming season of Cyberverse

-SDCC exclusives. Ghostbuster mp10 and the botbots
showing off the proton pack box
35th anniversary of Ghostbusters and Transformers
The botbot con crew is supposed to be a convention survival guide
Some botbots are actually in cosplay with softgoods

-Siege is labor of love
Crosshairs & Spinister
Wave 5
Apeface
Titanmaster Spasma fits in cockpit and back of gorilla head and is a compatible titanmaster
Hint at SNAPDRAGON
“Partner on the way” https://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif

Astrotrain has base mode
John warden collects]gauge trains
All figures up for preorder today at 5:30
Reflector 3 pack
John warden says he got the three pack as a kid
Includes kremzeek
Kremzeek is essentially a battle effect

-Amazon exclusive multipack! New!!!
Deception Impactor
Clear blue mirage
Powerdasher (Red cog)
Impactor has an idw Head
Mirage is a botcon homage! And he has a “Sphinx” headsculpt
More Powerdashers coming
And 2 battlemasters


-Skywarp and G2 sideswipe sets available for sale today also
Amazon exclusive
Hidden messages on those giftsets
Decepticon: teleport
Autobot: grandrain
Those are the blacklight messages
Greenlight
Orthia female combiner
Walgreen ratchet

-Generations selects
Lancer
Entertainment Earth
Galactic Man Shockwave
Available at Entertainment Earth
Unicron
Fan vote
Polling crowd
Runamuck won and is in development now
New story. He was a stowaway on the ark!
Part of the next chapter of WFC

-Idw comics
New cover art. Decepticons looking menacing and stoic
Transformers galaxies
Constructicons story

-Unicron
Free poster giveaway for Unicron toy at 3:30
Unicron video
People shocked at the $579.99 price
Flint Dille wants the head to come off
So it can float around
Flint Dille talking about the origin of Unicron
Behind the scenes of Unicron creation
Giant drawing of Unicron design schematics
Drawing is 1 to 1 with the toy
Design starts with sketch
Unicron was too big to sketch on table
Had to increase sketch by 3
Showing cardboard sphere mock-up
With panels drawn on as lines
Biggest challenge is the sphere of the alt mode
Showing cad files and styrofoam sphere
Gray model of toy
Simplified parts for prototype
12 teeth with gears for the maw

[DELTAprime]

The US Target exclusives and some Walmart exclusives are up at Robot Kingdom.

Rainmakers (http://www.robotkingdom.com/e5002.html)

Micromaster (http://www.robotkingdom.com/e7670as00.html)

Walmart Exclusives (http://www.robotkingdom.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=35th)

[dirge]

The Dino-cassettes have caught my eye. I'm trying to work out where we will actually to buy them, however.

Toy coloured Reflector is... kinda interesting. On the one hand the concept is nice, but on the other it feels kind shoehorned on the cartoon-designed mould.

[Raider]

Snowboards! Gimme gimme gimme. I was thinking of getting a new one too. Ok that is now my favourite reveal.

[hYpNoS]

They sure don't make it easy for us collectors trying to get a hold of all these bots... still, very exciting reveals.

Tell me about it, with all the cost involved and difficulties I had to settle for the rainmakers set being a seeker seeker first and foremost, had to put even the refraktor set aside (kinda helped I just completed my siege one and knowing they're just redeco's with new parts made me think twice).

Other than amazon how are we Australians even meant to get these anyway, I mean, locally, officially, without reliance on importers?

[griffin]

This year's SDCC for Transformers seems a bit strange to me... a HUGE focus on exclusives, with no new reveals for the main lines of Studio Series, Cyberverse, Botbots, and Rescue Bots... and only a small number of non-exclusive WFC toys.
It's almost like the large number of one-off collector toys this year (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php/26585-Transformers-exclusives-for-the-second-half-of-2019) is a separate "toyline" or division, as you'd need to spend more on the exclusives than you would on the regular mainline.
We now have to wait until NYCC in October for the next Hasbro event for public reveals.

[griffin]

Here's a couple of interesting (hidden) tidbits I came across from reading as much as I could from SDCC on the various fansites...

- The Reissue Japanese Dino cassettes were apparently NOT using the original moulds (https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/previous-dino-cassette-reissues-dial-and-zaur-coming-back-in-upcoming-3-pack/43632/). I can't find the original source of this info, but it is claimed that the archived wooden prototypes were used to create a new batch of moulds for these reissues... so expect to see them milked a fair bit to make their money back off them.
(it also suggests that Hasbro can re-cast moulds/toolings of older toys if they want to... if it is deemed profitable enough - I wonder if we will see them or TakaraTomy digging out more of the original wooden moulds of the early years to reissue some more rarities)
I wonder why they used the original wooden prototypes, and get a set of the actual toys to use for the moulds/toolings.

- The "lost" Botbots series 1.5 sets (Bakery Bytes and Lawn League) are still intended for release, probably later this year (http://www.bwtf.com/news/sdcc2019-botbots). It's unknown as to why they were an add-on to series 1 (with updated series 1 checklist inserts), or why they weren't released at some point before series 2 came out.
It's quite possible that they were intended to be a store exclusive, but the retailer cancelled them after they were already in production.

[DELTAprime]

Here's a couple of interesting (hidden) tidbits I came across from reading as much as I could from SDCC on the various fansites...

- The Reissue Japanese Dino cassettes were apparently NOT using the original moulds (https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/previous-dino-cassette-reissues-dial-and-zaur-coming-back-in-upcoming-3-pack/43632/). I can't find the original source of this info, but it is claimed that the archived wooden prototypes were used to create a new batch of moulds for these reissues... so expect to see them milked a fair bit to make their money back off them.
(it also suggests that Hasbro can re-cast moulds/toolings of older toys if they want to... if it is deemed profitable enough - I wonder if we will see them or TakaraTomy digging out more of the original wooden moulds of the early years to reissue some more rarities)
I wonder why they used the original wooden prototypes, and get a set of the actual toys to use for the moulds/toolings.


I've assumed for a long time they must be using a new G1 Optimus Prime mould. The original mould was replaced a long time ago by the G2 mould, but given how many times he's been reissued over the years I've assumed that G2 mould must have been replaced by now with a new mould.

[reillyd]

Siege Ratchet is a Wallgreens Exclusive :(
More Powerdashers are coming than just the one revealed today


That's awesome about more Powerdashers. I was disappointed when I saw it, because for me Powerdasher was always the Diaclone Jet, not the car or drill. As its just not possible to find a mint in sealed packet Powerdasher jet, its my only chance to ever reclaim ownership of one of my favourite Transformer toys of my childhood.

And for those wanting more detail on Ratchet, the codeword is ARCWELDER.

[griffin]

The Omnibots booster pack for the Trading Card Game is said to be a "Convention Booster Pack (http://www.bwtf.com/news/tcg-omnibots-reveal)", suggesting that it could show up at other events (if WOTC do another exhibit at one of the Australian conventions, it could be something they give out there).
And the Battle Cards for the Gen1 Blaster Vs Soundwave TCG boxset were posted on the official facebook page, which can be seen here (http://www.bwtf.com/news/tcg-blaster-vs-soundwave-battle-cards)... with some very nice art.

[griffin]

The 10 pack of Micromasters have properly been revealed. They are a Target US exclusive. Props to Griff and Paul for getting so many of the names right.

https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/hasbro-officially-reveals-the-siege-target-exclusives-at-sdcc2019-with-micromaster-10-pack-names/43622/

Road-Police
Wheel Blaze
Nightflight
Slyhopper
Ground Shaker
Overair
Cratermaker
Fireline
Aicon
Irontread

Looks like another one I'll be hunting around for.

It's strange to see that the 10-pack doesn't have a single WFC number for the entire pack, but has five WFC numbers for the five pairs of Micromasters, as if this was just a box set of five individually released sets. (it was actually on the back of the box in faint lettering, but seemed to have been missed before the 10-pack was found in stores, and people were able to post up photos of the new toys, including this gallery of each one with their previous versions (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/07/26/transformers-war-for-cybertron-siege-micromasters-10-pack-in-hand-images-392997)... except the Off-road Patrol, which hasn't been released yet)




WFC-S58 Road-Police & Wheel Blaze (Redecos of Stakeout and Red Heat)
WFC-S59 Ground Shaker & Overair (Redecos of Stormcloud and Visper)
WFC-S60 Ricon & Irontread (Retools of the upcoming Off Road Patrol Highjump and Powertrain and our first look at these molds)
WFC-S61 Nightflight & Slyhopper (Redecos of Stormcloud and Visper)
WFC-S62 Cratermaker & Fireline (Redecos of Flak amd Topshot)

[Autocon]

Why is the blue missile tank painted orange with dcon logo in one photo but unpainted in the group shot?

[griffin]

Why is the blue missile tank painted orange with dcon logo in one photo but unpainted in the group shot?

That's odd... no idea why.

[Krayt]

Original source was after last years cassettes came out...

https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/152621-sdcc-2018-transformers-set-studio-series-bumblebee-withdile-and-saur-from-headmasters/?p=3764265


Here's a couple of interesting (hidden) tidbits I came across from reading as much as I could from SDCC on the various fansites...

- The Reissue Japanese Dino cassettes were apparently NOT using the original moulds (https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/previous-dino-cassette-reissues-dial-and-zaur-coming-back-in-upcoming-3-pack/43632/). I can't find the original source of this info, but it is claimed that the archived wooden prototypes were used to create a new batch of moulds for these reissues... so expect to see them milked a fair bit to make their money back off them.
(it also suggests that Hasbro can re-cast moulds/toolings of older toys if they want to... if it is deemed profitable enough - I wonder if we will see them or TakaraTomy digging out more of the original wooden moulds of the early years to reissue some more rarities)
I wonder why they used the original wooden prototypes, and get a set of the actual toys to use for the moulds/toolings.

- The "lost" Botbots series 1.5 sets (Bakery Bytes and Lawn League) are still intended for release, probably later this year (http://www.bwtf.com/news/sdcc2019-botbots). It's unknown as to why they were an add-on to series 1 (with updated series 1 checklist inserts), or why they weren't released at some point before series 2 came out.
It's quite possible that they were intended to be a store exclusive, but the retailer cancelled them after they were already in production.

[reillyd]

I've assumed for a long time they must be using a new G1 Optimus Prime mould. The original mould was replaced a long time ago by the G2 mould, but given how many times he's been reissued over the years I've assumed that G2 mould must have been replaced by now with a new mould.

There are notable mold differences with the hand and blaster rifle so that it can actually be held straight without hitting the arm. So yes definitely a different mold, and I suspect the reason the trailer wasn't included because that would be inordinately more expensive to make

[Tha_Phantom]

The Reissue Japanese Dino cassettes were apparently NOT using the original moulds. I can't find the original source of this info, but it is claimed that the archived wooden prototypes were used to create a new batch of moulds for these reissues... so expect to see them milked a fair bit to make their money back off them.

That's good to hear as I'm skipping the normal decos of Noizu and Gurafi in the hope there will be clear ones (since I only have the clear versions of the other two moulds).

[UltraMarginal]

Here's a couple of interesting (hidden) tidbits I came across from reading as much as I could from SDCC on the various fansites...

- The Reissue Japanese Dino cassettes were apparently NOT using the original moulds (https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/previous-dino-cassette-reissues-dial-and-zaur-coming-back-in-upcoming-3-pack/43632/). I can't find the original source of this info, but it is claimed that the archived wooden prototypes were used to create a new batch of moulds for these reissues... so expect to see them milked a fair bit to make their money back off them.
(it also suggests that Hasbro can re-cast moulds/toolings of older toys if they want to... if it is deemed profitable enough - I wonder if we will see them or TakaraTomy digging out more of the original wooden moulds of the early years to reissue some more rarities)
I wonder why they used the original wooden prototypes, and get a set of the actual toys to use for the moulds/toolings.


this is exciting news, I'd love the first two tapes they released last year, without the burden of an unwanted bumblebee toy.
And I'd love to see some Re-issue love for moulds that have never been done, Mirage, Swoop, Wheeljack... the list goes on.

[Paulbot]

It occured to me that with all the hype about Unicron we forgot that there wasn't a Titan class toy announced at SDCC.

I wonder if the Seacon toys could be released as a set at the Titan price point?

[griffin]

It occured to me that with all the hype about Unicron we forgot that there wasn't a Titan class toy announced at SDCC.

I wonder if the Seacon toys could be released as a set at the Titan price point?

Yeah... rumours were circulating that the next Titan would be announced at SDCC. Maybe with Omega Supreme still yet to be released, it was better to be promoting that one, without dividing the attention of people between two upcoming Titans.

I hope the Seacon set isn't at the Titan price point, as those six would add up to AU$200 on their own, and Titans haven't been at that price since Metroplex. It would be an extra $100 just for being in the one box.

[Paulbot]

Assuming these are Generations Select toys when released (or Takara Toy Store specials) they’ll probably cost as much as a titan to collect — at which point in one box would be a nicer way to get them.

[KELPIE]

Assuming these are Generations Select toys when released (or Takara Toy Store specials) they’ll probably cost as much as a titan to collect — at which point in one box would be a nicer way to get them.

I'm still upset the Terrorcons didn't get the one box treatment from TT.

[UltraMarginal]

So,

assuming you're able to order from Hasbro Pulse, which I have done successfully already, sending to a mate in the US.
Am I correct in thinking they will be listing the SDCC exclusives on the 4th of September?

I gots to get me an Ecto Prime.

[griffin]

So,

assuming you're able to order from Hasbro Pulse, which I have done successfully already, sending to a mate in the US.
Am I correct in thinking they will be listing the SDCC exclusives on the 4th of September?

I gots to get me an Ecto Prime.

According to TFW (https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/07/15/sdcc-2019-transformers-exclusives-available-on-hasbro-pulse-9-4-391488), that's when they are supposed to be up on the site.

[UltraMarginal]

yea that's where I got what little information I have

[philby]

Got my ecto prime this morning, love it!
https://i.imgur.com/CejTX7U.jpg?1

[griffin]

Gurafi and Noizu - in G1 style US packaging! (https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-vintage-g1-mini-cassettes-3-pack-gurafi-noizu-decepticon-frenzy)

I know they already released Zaur and Dile but you had to buy a Bumblebee and their SG versions to get those... would love it they put those two in similar packaging

People around the world are starting to get the JP Dinosaur Cassette pack with the pair that were NOT part of the Studio Series Bumblebee packs, and they come as originally pictured by Hasbro Pulse, in that it is a single card with the pair of Dino Cassettes on one side and Frenzy on the other side.
But... if you were thinking of just cutting up the card into its two parts and offloading Frenzy (because it is not a redeco as it was first implied), the back of the joint card is not printed to match what is on the front side. That is, the techspecs and instructions for the Dino cassettes are on the back of Frenzy's half, and vice-versa.
So not only is it a redundant re-release of Frenzy, you can't get rid of it without sacrificing part of the Dino Cassette's packaging.

Details from post #154 of this TFW news topic (https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/transformers-vintage-g1-mini-cassettes-3-pack-gurafi-noizu-decepticon-frenzy.1178014/), which has the original promo images in the first post... which actually do show that the card backs are on the wrong side, but either no one noticed it, or it was just dismissed for being an early mockup that could have been wrong.

If Zaur and Dial are also going to have the same release, it is likely then that Rumble will be similarly identical, and stuck to the Dino Cassettes on the one card back.