Hasbro Pulse Fan First Friday Reveals 17.07.20

[nalops]

The Transformers Facebook page has just announced that there will be another 10+ reveals this coming Friday on the Hasbro Pulse page, presumably in a livestream like the last one. Slated for 9:30 am PST which would equate to 11:30 PM AEST.

[Sinnertwin]

Im guessing its going to be most if not all of the leaks we've seen previously -Cyclonus, Dirge, Thrust, SS figures etc

[nalops]

I'd be shocked if we didn't get the official reveal of Exhaust and Greasepit. Interestingly, we still have at least 4 more Generations Selects on the way since Exhaust/Greasepit are meant to be 12 and 13 while Rotostorm/Tigertrack are 18 and 19.

[Akky82]

Fingers crossed for selects Cordon, and can't wait to see more of Cyclonus.

[Unicran]

Thanks for sharing nalops.

Hopefully more update pics of Chaos Bringer. *wink, wink*

[Krayt]

Pretty underwhelming....

[Paulbot]

Main takeaway is we could have just skipped Siege? Throw those figures in the bin now?

[Krayt]

Who’s the leader? I hope it’s not old 1-eye....

[Gehirn]

Main takeaway is we could have just skipped Siege? Throw those figures in the bin now?

Kinda feels like it huh? Since each character either has a new Netflix or earthrise vetsion.

[nalops]

Main takeaway is we could have just skipped Siege? Throw those figures in the bin now?

No, you can give them to me for a discounted price :p

Although, I am now glad I skipped almost all of Siege now. I've only gotten WFC toys when cheap or exclusive in some way like Refraktor 3 pack, Fan Vote pack etc

Edit: At least they gave Rotostorm a new head........

Also, still 3 Gen Selects left to reveal at least

[Sutton]

They need to rename this whole schmozzle from 'Fans First' to 'Scalpers First'; it's bad enough that they can't get their global distribution right, but partnering with Walmart all the time is not in any way in the interests of fans...WTH...

[Sinnertwin]

No need to worry, theyre all up for order at Robotkingdom currently. If you really, really want them, go and get them.
Or you could play the waiting game & see who else may be offering them amongst the plethora of online retailers. You may miss out, but such is life.

[Tranceblade]

Decoded the wave 2 spoiler box glyphs...

That was easy.

[Dimi194]

Decoded the wave 2 spoiler box glyphs...

That was easy.

Oooohhhh and the winner is...?

[Dimi194]

While it kills me that they're re-releasing a bunch of these figures, the new ones (Bee, Elita-1, Seekers) are super nice.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Main takeaway is we could have just skipped Siege? Throw those figures in the bin now?Nah, there were some real gems in there. The line was worth it for Spinister and Flywheels alone IMO.

[Paulbot]

Oh yes, totally agree on those two. It's the double/tripling dipping of already over-represented 84ers that's annoying. It's been apparent since the Netflix toys started to appear that the toyline and the cartoon were too far apart. Then giving us the earth modes of all the Siege characters a year later to top it all off. I don't need my Siege Megatron, Starscream, Thundercracker, Soundwave, Laserbeak, Ravage, Prowl or Ironhide anymore.

[Bidoofdude]

I was very happy with all the announcements. I’m ecstatic that my expectations for Bumblebee were correct, I couldn’t ask for better and hopefully Goldbug is in the pipeline too as a simple headswap and shield/back rotation. It is somewhat disappointing that Elita 1 has no alt mode changes from Arcee, but I do think the big backpack suits her a little more too. The robot mode outside of the kibble looks great.

It is not unexpected but still disappointing to see Ironhide and Prowl. They are nice, but with the stellar Siege versions already, I think everyone including me is just so tired at this point. It’s been virtually no time at all since those versions, so these tantalisingly better (but only marginally so) options are a bit scummy, and it screams a lot of calculated deceit. Had we known Earth modes were coming, nowhere anywhere near as many people would have jumped on Siege and they know it. It cost me around $70 AUD to get a hold of Siege Ratchet, so I’ll likely just hold onto my Siege vans.

Soundwave is really great but I feel for those who bought the now completely useless Siege voyager. He really should have had a red visor this time around (or just an optional metallic sticker), clearly someone at Hasbro is gunning for the yellow every single time. A minor complaint for Optimus as well is that they could have at least gone for white thighs/cod, instead of the almost straight repack of the Earthrise version (he has small battle damage and red biceps instead of grey/brown now).

Since these are mostly from the Netflix line, I’m hoping they are still at Kmart here by the time these release. I really hope the unknown leader is a brighter purple Shockwave too, since I unfortunately broke my Siege one.

[Tranceblade]

Oooohhhh and the winner is...?

One of the words is Giza, so chances are it's a certain bot in black...

[griffin]

Images and details from the reveal last night.

Live video can be seen here on the Hasbro Pulse facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=1603752926450041)
Goes for 40 minutes - go to 4.30m mark for the start
(screencaps can be seen here (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/07/17/hasbro-live-stream-july-17th-2020-414939))

Official images on the Hasbro Pulse facebook page
Netflix wave 2 (https://www.facebook.com/hasbropulse/posts/3530950396937876?__tn__=-R) - Bumblebee, Elita-1, Wheeljack, Red Alert, Impactor, Optimus, Soundave, Leader box
GEN Selects (https://www.facebook.com/hasbropulse/posts/3530945500271699?__tn__=-R) - Exhaust, Greasepit, Hubcap
WFC 2-packs (https://www.facebook.com/hasbropulse/posts/3530947423604840?__tn__=-R) - Ramjet/Dirge, Prowl/Ironhide
(Quintesson pack official images revealed the day before (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php/27322))

Press release text & the individual official CG images can be seen here (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/07/17/transformers-generations-july-reveals-official-pics-and-details-415069).

GEN Selects Rotorstorm had its new head revealed

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(dates, stores & prices are all US)

FAN CHANNEL GEN SELECTS
Transformers: Generations Selects Deluxe WFC-GS11 Decepticon Exhaust (redeco with new head) - $19.99 / Available: July 17 2020
Transformers: Generations Selects Deluxe WFC-GS12 Greasepit (remould Ironworks) - $19.99 / Available: July 17 2020
Transformers: Generations Selects Deluxe WFC-GS13 Hubcap (redeco with new head) - $19.99 / Available: August 21 2020

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AMAZON EXCLUSIVES
Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Earthrise Voyager WFC-E27 Seeker Elite 2-Pack (RAMJET and DIRGE (major remould Starscream)) - $59.99 / Available: August 15, 2020
Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Earthrise Deluxe WFC-E31 Autobot Alliance 2-Pack (IRONHIDE (new) and PROWL (remould Smokescreen) - $39.99 / Available: November 1, 2020

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(to compare with the base mould of Starscream)
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WALMART EXCLUSIVES
Wave 2 Netflix series (Deluxe figures packed with cardboard diarama pieces)
Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron Series-Inspired Deluxe Bumblebee (major remould Cliffjumper) - $19.99 / Available: October 15 2020
Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron Series-Inspired Deluxe Elita-1 (minor remould Arcee) - $19.99 / Available: October 15 2020
Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron Series-Inspired Deluxe Wheeljack (minor redeco) - $19.99 / Available: October 15 2020
Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron Series-Inspired Deluxe Red Alert (minor redeco) - $19.99 / Available: October 15 2020
Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron Series-Inspired Deluxe Impactor (minor redeco) - $19.99 / Available: October 15 2020
Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron Series-Inspired Voyager Optimus Prime Battle 3-Pack (cab only minor redeco & new head, with ENERAX (gold Terraxadon) and SHEELDRON (gold Soundbarrier)) - $39.99 / Available: October 15 2020
Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron Series-Inspired Voyager Soundwave Battle 3-Pack (major remould with RAVAGE (new head) and LASERBEAK (new head)) - $39.99 / Available: October 15 2020
Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron Series-Inspired Leader Class Spoiler Pack (contents unknown) - $59.99 / Available: October 15 2020

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(the parts of the diarama with each toy)
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(to comare with the Siege Soundwave)
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PULSE EXCLUSIVE
Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron Trilogy: Quintesson Pit of Judgement 5-Pack - $69.99 / Available: September 2020
(QUINTESSON JUDGE (redeco), PROSECUTOR (new figurine), BAILIFF (remould Allicon), SHARKTICON (redeco), and KRANIX (new figurine))


Australian release details for these reveals is not good at this time, often due to other bigger countries taking all of the stock first. Anything noted as "not expected here" hopefully changes closer to their global release, but it is REALLY unlikely, so source from overseas if you can, just in case.

QUINTESSON PIT OF JUDGEMENT 5-Pack - could be here at EB Games and Mr Toys, but need to secure stock (to be confirmed later)

WFC-GS19 - Rotorstorm - will be at EB Gamese in OCTOBER (and NZ)
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WFC-GS11 DECEPTICON EXHAUST - not expected here (source it online if possible)
WFC-GS12 GREASEPIT - will be at EB Games in SEPTEMBER (and NZ)
WFC-GS13 HUBCAP - will be at EB Games in SEPTEMBER (and NZ)
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E7460 - WFC-E27 Seeker Elite 2-pack (Ramjet & Dirge) - not expected here
E7461 - WFC-E31 Autobot Alliance 2-pack (Ironhide & Prowl) - not expected here
(the 2-packs are both Amazon exclusives in the US, so hopefully they show up as import listings on Amazon Australia like Alternate Universe (dead) Optimus did this week)

Netflix wave 2 - not expected here (the Netflix toyline is doing too well, making it difficult to get stock for Australia)


Press Release details

PULSE EXCLUSIVE

Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron Trilogy: Quintesson Pit of Judgement 5-Pack
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $69.99 / Available: September 2020)
The QUINTESSON PIT OF JUDGEMENT 5-Pack includes three accessories and five figures – QUINTESSON JUDGE, PROSECUTOR, BAILIFF, SHARKTICON, and KRANIX – from the classic 1986 film, Transformers: The Movie. The QUINTESSON JUDGE figure can convert into cosmic cage mode in 14 steps and features a rotating head to reveal his 5 faces. The SHARKTICON figure can convert in 12 steps and the QUINTESSON BAILIFF figure can convert in 14 steps. Both the QUINTESSON PROSECUTOR and KRANIX figures do not convert, but PROSECUTOR features an articulating neck and KRANIX fits inside both SHARKTICON’s mouth and QUINTESSONS JUDGE’s alt mode cage. They also come with a laser pistol, mace, and spear accessories.
Experience QUINTESSON justice with this epic pack inspired by the iconic scene where the QUINTESSON JUDGE decides the fate of KRANIX. If you’re guilty, you will be fed to the SHARKTICONS. If you’re innocent, you will be fed to the SHARKTICONS! Adult fans nostalgic for the original TRANSFORMERS animation and kids discovering classic characters for the first time can share and experience exciting play patterns for all generations. The QUINTESSON PIT OF JUDGEMENT 5-Pack is will be available exclusively on HasbroPulse.com in the US & Canada in September of this year. Stay tuned for more details!

WALMART EXCLUSIVES

Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron Series-Inspired Deluxe Bumblebee
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $19.99 / Available: 10/15/2020)
The War for Cybertron series-inspired Deluxe BUMBLEBEE figure stands at 5.5 inches tall and converts from robot to licensed Volkswagen Beetle mode in 20 steps. As the war wages through space, BUMBLEBEE works to make a name for himself with the AUTOBOTS!
With 5 accessories and over 40 deco ops and battle-worn details, this is the most series-accurate version of the character. Build the Battlefield Beyond – when fans see the iconic red and white packaging, they know they’re getting a figure inspired by the War for Cybertron series (each sold separately, subject to availability). Deluxe Class figures come with a piece of a Teletraan-1 backdrop, which can be collected to build the full Teletraan-1 backdrop. Adult fans nostalgic for the original TRANSFORMERS animation and kids discovering classic characters for the first time can share and experience exciting play patterns for all generations. The War for Cybertron series-inspired Deluxe BUMBLEBEE will be available exclusively at Walmart. Pre-orders begin July 17, 2020 at 11AM EST.

Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron Series-Inspired Deluxe Elita-1
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $19.99 / Available: 10/15/2020)
The War for Cybertron series-inspired Deluxe ELITA-1 figure stands at 5.5 inches tall and converts from robot to Cybertronian vehicle mode in 15 steps. ELITA-1, a fearless and powerful warrior, comes with 1 accessory and will stop at nothing to defend CYBERTRON.
With over 40 deco ops and battle-worn details, this is the most series-accurate version of the character. Build the Battlefield Beyond – when fans see the iconic red and white packaging, they know they’re gettinga figure inspired by the War for Cybertron series (each sold separately, subject to availability). Deluxe Class figures come with a piece of a Teletraan-1 backdrop, which can be collected to build the full Teletraan-1 backdrop. Adult fans nostalgic for the original TRANSFORMERS animation and kids discovering classic characters for the first time can share and experience exciting play patterns for all generations. The War for Cybertron series-inspired Deluxe ELITA-1 will be available exclusively at Walmart. Pre-orders begin July 17, 2020 at 11AM EST.

Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron Series-Inspired Deluxe Wheeljack
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $19.99 / Available: 10/15/2020)
The War for Cybertron series-inspired Deluxe WHEELJACK figure stands at 5.5 inches tall and converts from robot to Cybertronian race car mode in 18 steps. WHEELJACK, a skilled mechanic, comes with 1 accessory and works around the clock to keep the Ark running smoothly.
With over 40 deco ops and battle-worn details, this is the most series-accurate version of the character. Build the Battlefield Beyond – when fans see the iconic red and white packaging, they know they’re getting a figure inspired by the War for Cybertron series (each sold separately, subject to availability). Deluxe Class figures come with a piece of a Teletraan-1 backdrop, which can be collected to build the full Teletraan-1 backdrop. Adult fans nostalgic for the original TRANSFORMERS animation and kids discovering classic characters for the first time can share and experience exciting play patterns for all generations. The War for Cybertron series-inspired Deluxe WHEELJACK will be available exclusively at Walmart. Pre-orders begin July 17, 2020 at 11AM EST.

Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron Series-Inspired Deluxe Red Alert
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $19.99 / Available: 10/15/2020)
The War for Cybertron series-inspired Deluxe RED ALERT figure stands at 5.5 inches tall and converts from robot to Cybertronian vehicle mode in 17 steps. RED ALERT, the perceptive and vigilant medic, comes with 1 accessory and always keeps his optics open for bots in need.
With over 40 deco ops and battle-worn details, this is the most series-accurate version of the character. Build the Battlefield Beyond – when fans see the iconic red and white packaging, they know they’re getting a figure inspired by the War for Cybertron series (each sold separately, subject to availability). Deluxe Class figures come with a piece of a Teletraan-1 backdrop, which can be collected to build the full Teletraan-1 backdrop. Adult fans nostalgic for the original TRANSFORMERS animation and kids discovering classic characters for the first time can share and experience exciting play patterns for all generations. The War for Cybertron series-inspired Deluxe RED ALERT will be available exclusively at Walmart. Pre-orders begin July 17, 2020 at 11AM EST.

Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron Series-Inspired Deluxe Impactor
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $19.99 / Available: 10/15/2020)
The War for Cybertron series-inspired Deluxe IMPACTOR figure stands at 5.5 inches tall and converts from robot to Cybertronian tank mode in 19 steps. IMPACTOR gives everything he has to the cause!
With 2 accessories and over 40 deco ops and battle-worn details, this is the most series-accurate version of the character. Build the Battlefield Beyond – when fans see the iconic red and white packaging, they know they’re getting a figure inspired by the War for Cybertron series (each sold separately, subject to availability). Deluxe Class figures come with a piece of a Teletraan-1 backdrop, which can be collected to build the full Teletraan-1 backdrop. Adult fans nostalgic for the original TRANSFORMERS animation and kids discovering classic characters for the first time can share and experience exciting play patterns for allgenerations. The War for Cybertron series-inspired Deluxe IMPACTOR will be available exclusively at Walmart. Pre-orders begin July 17, 2020 at 11AM EST.

Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron Series-Inspired Voyager Optimus Prime Battle 3-Pack
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $39.99 / Available: 10/15/2020)
The War for Cybertron series-inspired Voyager OPTIMUS PRIME figure stands at 7 inches tall, converts from robot to truck mode in 31 steps, and includes series-inspired weapon accessories. Fans can imagine OPTIMUS PRIME charging into battle with his Energon shield and Energon axe with the included Battle Masters figures – ENERAX and SHEELDRON! Both Battle Masters figures convert to Energon axe and Energon shield modes in 5 and 4 steps. OPTIMUS PRIME leads the AUTOBOTS on a perilous journey through space as they race to find the ALLSPARK before the DECEPTICONS. With 54 deco ops and battle-worn details this is the most series-accurate version of the character. Build the Battlefield Beyond – when fans see the iconic red and white packaging, they know they’re getting a figure inspired by the War for Cybertron series (each sold separately, subject to availability). Adult fans nostalgic for the original TRANSFORMERS animation and kids discovering classic characters for the first time can share and experience exciting play patterns for all generations. The War for Cybertron series-inspired Voyager OPTIMUS PRIME Battle 3-Pack will be available exclusively at Walmart. Pre-orders begin July 17, 2020 at 11AM EST.

Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron Series-Inspired Voyager Soundwave Battle 3-Pack
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $39.99 / Available: 10/15/2020)
The War for Cybertron series-inspired Voyager SOUNDWAVE figure stands at 7 inches tall, converts from robot to cassette player mode in 19 steps, and includes series-inspired weapon accessories. Fans can imagine SOUNDWAVE, the sly communications officer that uses information as his most formidable weapon, ejecting RAVAGE and LASERBEAK in battle with the 2 Micromaster figures included. Both RAVAGE and LASERBEAK convert to cassette tape modes in 7 and 4 steps, and fit inside the cassette player mode.
With 56 deco ops and battle-worn details this is the most series-accurate version of the character. Build the Battlefield Beyond – when fans see the iconic red and white packaging, they know they’re getting a figure inspired by the War for Cybertron series (each sold separately, subject to availability). Adult fans nostalgic for the original TRANSFORMERS animation and kids discovering classic characters for the first time can share and experience exciting play patterns for all generations. The War for Cybertron series-inspired Voyager SOUNDWAVE Battle 3-Pack will be available exclusively at Walmart. Pre-orders begin July 17, 2020 at 11AM EST.

Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron Series-Inspired Leader Class Spoiler Pack
Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $59.99 / Available: 10/15/2020)
The War for Cybertron series-inspired Leader Class Spoiler Pack includes 1 Leader Class 7-inch figure that converts to vehicle mode in 34 steps and 1 Battle Masters figure with epic Energon-infused deco that converts to weapon mode in 6 steps. The pack also comes with 9 accessories including weapons and armor to build up the figure.
With 63 deco ops and battle-worn details this is the most series-accurate version of the character. SPOILER ALERT – inside the awesome ammo-inspired packaging are spoilers for the War for Cybertron series written in Cybertronian! Build the Battlefield Beyond and collect other series-inspired War for Cybertron figures (each sold separately, subject to availability). Adult fans nostalgic for the original TRANSFORMERS animation and kids discovering classic characters for the first time can share and experience exciting play
patterns for all generations. The War for Cybertron series-inspired Leader Class Spoiler Pack will be available exclusively at Walmart. Pre-orders begin July 17, 2020 at 11AM EST.

FAN CHANNEL GEN SELECTS

Transformers: Generations Selects Deluxe WFC-GS11 Decepticon Exhaust
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $19.99 / Available: 07/17/2020)
The WFC-GS11 DECEPTICON EXHAUST figure stands at 5.5 inches in robot mode and converts into sportscar mode in 18 steps. This special edition DECEPTICON EXHAUST figure portrays the DECEPTICON-turned-bounty-hunting mercenary from the War for Cybertron series. This figure does not have the traditional AUTOBOT or DECEPTICON logo, but wears his mercenary logo as seen in the show. The EXHAUST figure comes equipped with a blaster accessory that can be held in his hand or mounted on the roof of his vehicle mode. Generations Selects is a fan-dedicated line of figures featuring special edition characters that can’t be found in the main line. The WFC-GS11 DECEPTICON EXHAUST figure will be available at select retailers, online, and for purchase on HasbroPulse.com beginning July 17, 2020 at 11AM EST.

Transformers: Generations Selects Deluxe WFC-GS12 Greasepit
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $19.99 / Available: 07/17/2020)
The WFC-GS12 GREASEPIT figure stands at 5.5 inches in robot mode, disassembles in 11 steps, and reassembles into Battle Station modes in 12 and 16 steps. This special edition WFC-GS12 GREASEPIT figure is inspired by the 1989 Micromaster gas station toy that was included with the Micromaster GREASEPIT toy. Paying homage to the original toy release, this figure comes with a “Super Gasoline Z-1” sign that can be attached to any of its battle station configurations and a blaster accessory that can attach to the figure in robot and battle station modes. Generations Selects is a fan-dedicated line of figures featuring special edition characters that can’t be found in the main line. The WFC-GS12 GREASEPIT figure will be available at select retailers, online, and for purchase on HasbroPulse.com beginning July 17, 2020 at 11AM EST.

Transformers: Generations Selects Deluxe WFC-GS13 Hubcap
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $19.99 / Available: 8/21/2020)
The WFC-GS13 HUBCAP figure stands at 5.5 inches in robot mode and converts from robot to classic G1 sportscar mode in 18 steps. HUBCAP comes with an arm cannon accessory and the hood of his car mode can be held in robot mode as a shield. This special edition WFC-GS13 HUBCAP figure is the first modern era update inspired by the 1986 Mini-Vehicle mail-away and even features the classic orange face unique to the original toy release!
HUBCAP is a character with some serious identity issues. Not only is he often confused with BUMBLEBEE for being of similar size and color, but the original 1986 mail-away mislabeled him as CLIFFJUMPER. Not that anyone knew who Hubcap was at the time anyway. Though he appeared in the 1986 Mini-Vehicle assortment, he was only introduced into TRANSFOMERS entertainment in 2007 with the release of IDW’s MEGATRON Origin Issue #3. Generations Selects is a fan-dedicated line of figures featuring special edition characters that can’t be found in the main line. The WFC-GS13 HUBCAP figure will be available at select retailers, online, and for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com beginning July 17, 2020 at 11AM EST.

AMAZON EXCLUSIVES

Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Earthrise Voyager WFC-E27 Seeker Elite 2-Pack
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $59.99 / Available: August 15, 2020)
The WFC-E27 SEEKER ELITE 2-Pack includes 7-inch RAMJET and DIRGE figures that both convert into jet modes in 23 steps and come with 4 blaster accessories that can be mounted on wings in jet mode or on the back in robot mode. The aerial warriors, RAMJET and DIRGE, are two members of the SEEKER ELITE trio (WFC-E26 THRUST sold separately, subject to availability).
It’s the AUTOBOT ALLIANCE versus the SEEKER ELITE! The art on the WFC-E31 AUTOBOT ALLIANCE and WFC-E27 SEEKER ELITE packs depict two halves of their epic battle after the Ark crash lands on Earth. Collect both to complete the battle scene (WFC-E31 AUTOBOT ALLIANCE sold separately, subject to availability). Build the Battlefield Beyond – The siege is over, but the War for Cybertron has just begun. EARTHRISE collectible figures allow fans to build out epic space battle scenes, featuring figures that can convert into Modular Battle Station modes and connect together to expand the battlefield. Every pack includes a piece of the TRANSFORMERS Universe map and a red decoder to unlock the map’s hidden paths! Collect other EARTHRISE figures to piece together the full map (each sold separately, subject to availability). Adult fans nostalgic for the original TRANSFORMERS animation and kids discovering classic characters for the first time can share and experience exciting play patterns for all generations. The WFC-E27 SEEKER ELITE 2-Pack will be available exclusively on Amazon.com. Pre-orders begin July 17, 2020 at 11AM EST.

Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Earthrise Deluxe WFC-E31 Autobot Alliance 2-Pack
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $39.99 / Available: November 1, 2020)
The WFC-E31 AUTOBOT ALLIANCE 2-Pack includes 5.5-inch IRONHIDE and PROWL figures plus 2 blaster accessories. The tough AUTOBOT security officer, IRONHIDE, converts into van mode in 22 steps, and the tactical AUTOBOT military strategist, PROWL, converts into police car mode in 15 steps.
It’s the AUTOBOT ALLIANCE versus the SEEKER ELITE! The art on the WFC-E31 AUTOBOT ALLIANCE and WFC-E27 SEEKER ELITE packs depict two halves of their epic battle after the Ark crash lands on Earth. Collect both to complete the battle scene (WFC-E27 SEEKER ELITE sold separately, subject to availability). Build the Battlefield Beyond – The siege is over, but the War for Cybertron has just begun. EARTHRISE collectible figures allow fans to build out epic space battle scenes, featuring figures that can convert into Modular Battle Station modes and connect together to expand the battlefield. Every pack includes a piece of the TRANSFORMERS Universe map and a red decoder to unlock the map’s hidden paths! Collect other EARTHRISE figures to piece together the full map (each sold separately, subject to availability). Adult fans nostalgic for the original TRANSFORMERS animation and kids discovering classic characters for the first time can share and experience exciting play patterns for all generations. The WFC-E31 AUTOBOT ALLIANCE 2-Pack will be available exclusively on Amazon.com. Pre-orders begin July 17, 2020 at 11AM EST.

[DELTAprime]

Hey guys. If you after the Coneheads then you can still buy them from Amazon CA if you are willing to use a Canadain reshipping company.

I signed up for https://www.shipbymail.com I don't know if they are any good but Google puts them at the top of their search results.

Here are there Coneheads Canada listing. https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B087J4ZLZC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Gehirn]

Netflix wave 2 - not expected here (the Netflix toyline is doing too well, making it difficult to get stock for Australia)

Really? The couple Kmarts near me in a regional area are pretty much sold out.

[nalops]

Really? The couple Kmarts near me in a regional area are pretty much sold out.

That seems to be the problem. Everyone seems to want these and Australia is down the pecking order in terms of distribution so there may not be enough stock to send here.

[Gehirn]

Oh, maybe I should have read that line a couple times over haha.

[nalops]

Don't worry haha. It definitely seems counterintuitive at first since wouldn't they want to sell more? Guess their production's down because of covid.

[Bidoofdude]

That’s really disappointing to hear about difficulty with getting stock. Here’s hoping there’s some miracle and Australia gets some somehow. I’m actually surprised the first wave of Netflix toys did so well. Apart from maybe Hotlink and Megatron I thought it would be an absolute flop and they’d be longtime clearance items at Kmart.

On a side note, I wonder why Bumblebee is featured prominently on the art for WFC Kingdom, if he’s gonna only be in the Netflix exclusive line.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Urgh, Australian distribution sucks.:(

I'll probably grab one of those Impactors if they make it over here, the grime/scoring really suits him.

Elita-1 rocks the mold better than Arcee IMO, but I prefer the PotP one so it's a pass.

[Unicran]

Truth be told, it wasn't necessary for Hasbro to give Rotorstorm a new head. I would have been totes okay with Spinster's head... & colour scheme too. Let the fandom lose their heads. :D

[griffin]

On a side note, I wonder why Bumblebee is featured prominently on the art for WFC Kingdom, if he’s gonna only be in the Netflix exclusive line.

Wave 2 of the Netflix toyline looks like it pairs up with Earthrise (mostly earth modes), so if Bumblebee is in the Kingdom artwork, he could still have a toy in that toyline next year.
But if it is, it would probably be a new mould since there isn't much redeco-ing you could do with the netflix version to get away with a second release (fingers crossed they finally do his cybertronian mode as a toy in the third chapter).

[griffin]

For those like me who are hoping Amazon Australia puts up a listing for the American stock, these are the two American links to keep an eye on in the next week or two - Coneheads (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083VMBWCK/) - Autobots (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZPL7DXZ/).

If you are logged in with your Australian postal address, when these are listed on the Amazon Australia site, an extra box will show up on the right side of those two product pages to re-direct you.

[Dimi194]

Don't worry haha. It definitely seems counterintuitive at first since wouldn't they want to sell more? Guess their production's down because of covid.

Yeah this still makes no sense to me, like if you know a product line is going to be super popular... make more of it????

[nalops]

Yeah this still makes no sense to me, like if you know a product line is going to be super popular... make more of it????

Could be very wrong but I imagine the normal WFC line, the SS line and the Netflix line are all manufactured in the same place which already stretches things. Add in the pandemic and they're suddenly not able to make as much as they would've liked.

In saying that, Hasbro easily could've avoided stock shortages if they'd made the toyline a Netflix Collab from the beginning instead of trying to make customers double or triple buy the same figures.

[reillyd]

Does anyone have any ideas who the wave 2 mystery spoiler unboxing is?

* It can?t be Ultra Magnus as he was Wave 1.
* It can?t be Optimus Prime as he is Wave 2 Voyager.

The only other figure that hasn?t been repainted in the Netflix line is Shockwave, but ugh, they?ve already done RadioShackwave already in Generations Selects.
It would be unlikely to be a brand new mould, unless they repaint something from an earlier series?

Kinda surprised we didn?t see Windblade repainted for Siege Netflix too, unless they specifically decided not to include her in the animation. Maybe we?ll get a better clue when the animation releases on Netflix.

[nalops]

Does anyone have any ideas who the wave 2 mystery spoiler unboxing is?

* It can?t be Ultra Magnus as he was Wave 1.
* It can?t be Optimus Prime as he is Wave 2 Voyager.

The only other figure that hasn?t been repainted in the Netflix line is Shockwave, but ugh, they?ve already done RadioShackwave already in Generations Selects.
It would be unlikely to be a brand new mould, unless they repaint something from an earlier series?

Kinda surprised we didn?t see Windblade repainted for Siege Netflix too, unless they specifically decided not to include her in the animation. Maybe we?ll get a better clue when the animation releases on Netflix.

The whole 'Giza' hidden code on the packaging immediately suggests a certain black and teal Transformer with many suggesting a retooling of Galaxy Upgrade OP which is already a retool of Ultra Magnus.

The thing that throws me off is the number of steps (34) since only ER Prime has that number. Then again, GU OP has 44 and it mentions 9 armour pieces so could be????

Unfortunately, Hasbro is definitely not shy in reusing a mould either. Multiple moulds have 3 or more variations. Siege Megatron alone has 4 just repaints (Regular, Gen Selects, 35th and Netflix), 5 with Earthrise. Siege Optimus has 3 repaints (Regular, 35th and Nemesis) with ER having a further 2 plus a minor retool (Regular, Alternate Uni and Netflix).

Edit: Totally forgot about Siege Seeker mould: 7 different characters!!!

[Dimi194]

Does anyone have any ideas who the wave 2 mystery spoiler unboxing is?

* It can?t be Ultra Magnus as he was Wave 1.
* It can?t be Optimus Prime as he is Wave 2 Voyager.

The only other figure that hasn?t been repainted in the Netflix line is Shockwave, but ugh, they?ve already done RadioShackwave already in Generations Selects.
It would be unlikely to be a brand new mould, unless they repaint something from an earlier series?

Kinda surprised we didn?t see Windblade repainted for Siege Netflix too, unless they specifically decided not to include her in the animation. Maybe we?ll get a better clue when the animation releases on Netflix.

Seen a lot to indicate it's Nemesis Prime?

[griffin]

Yeah this still makes no sense to me, like if you know a product line is going to be super popular... make more of it????

The reason is simple - the factories are constantly running, with a production schedule set up months in advance, which means they can't increase a production run by too much more than the quantity that is scheduled, as it would delay products scheduled to follow it... while a second production run might need to wait 2-3 months for the next available timeslot (if Hasbro felt that there is enough demand for a second run and retailers are willing to wait that long, as other stock would arrive before it anyway).
So, if a toyline is more popular than American retailers expected and want to significantly increase their orders too close to the next wave's release, the factories might have already finished production of that wave, or can't produce too much more to cover it, so the stock allocated to other countries gets redirected to America. Hasbro is an American company, and are not going to sacrifice their American business & profit (and retailer reputation) to make sure other countries get stock.
This is sometimes why we miss waves or exclusives here (most of the time it is because there is not enough demand here for extra products that aren't in the retail lines), but this year it looks like Hasbro America reduced all of their production numbers due to the global downturn in retail sales from the recession, but some rare items like the Netflix toys, ended up exceeding their new lower estimates.



Story time... :p
Several times at BotCon, the organisers noted a number of times that they wanted to increase the number of exclusives (2011 had boxsets sell out in 6 days of pre-registrations opening up (http://gbblackrock.capturedprey.com/)), but were often unable to, because 2-4 months before the event was too late to increase to increase production and too late to squeeze in a second production run to make up the extra numbers. Most years they would comment that their tight schedule with convention and club exclusives would often have the toys arrive just a week or two before the convention (time to be produced and shipped).

Back when Armada came to Australia in 2002 (http://www.otca.com.au/archive1.html#tfa), the first wave of the toyline was released in America in July, but came out in Australia in December.... and I was told by Hasbro Australia at the time, that this was due to the higher than expected demand for the toyline by American retailers, absorbed all of the stock, and we (and other countries) had to wait until a second production run was done 5 months after the first production run.
(according to Aaron Archer (I think, without looking it up) at BotCon one year, the Armada toyline was in such increased demand by American retailers to the previous year's toyline (RID), that we saw the back end padded out with a lot of redecos that weren't in the cartoon, including those Beast Wars moulds we saw)

[shockNwave]

First they screw us when it comes to releasing Siege Impactor. Now they screw us when it's Netflix Impactor!:mad:

[nalops]

Speaking of Armada BW toys, Armada Rhinox is possibly the first toy I ever bought with my own pocket money at Big W Underwood. Was released 2003 according to TFWiki but most likely 2004 meaning I was 11/12?

[griffin]

The whole 'Giza' hidden code on the packaging immediately suggests a certain black and teal Transformer with many suggesting a retooling of Galaxy Upgrade OP which is already a retool of Ultra Magnus.

The thing that throws me off is the number of steps (34) since only ER Prime has that number. Then again, GU OP has 44 and it mentions 9 armour pieces so could be????

Unfortunately, Hasbro is definitely not shy in reusing a mould either. Multiple moulds have 3 or more variations. Siege Megatron alone has 4 just repaints (Regular, Gen Selects, 35th and Netflix), 5 with Earthrise. Siege Optimus has 3 repaints (Regular, 35th and Nemesis) with ER having a further 2 plus a minor retool (Regular, Alternate Uni and Netflix).

Edit: Totally forgot about Siege Seeker mould: 7 different characters!!!


Unfortunately there aren't a lot of options in the Leader class under WFC for us to get something interesting... and these packs are noted as having a Leader Class inside the box.
From WFC we have the following Leaders so far....

Ultra Magnus - not likely, as it was already used in the wave 1 box
Shockwave - I hope not, as we already had a grey redeco last year as a Selects toy, and unless he is a major character in the cartoon, I don't see a 3rd version in this mould.
Galaxy Upgrade Optimus - not likely, as it would mean havinng two "Optimus" toys in the one wave of 8 toys... even if it is an evil version (an easy plot device for the cartoon)
Astrotrain - it's possible, as it hasn't been re-used yet, other than a re-release in Earthrise packaging... provided it is a character in the cartoon.
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Earthrise Optimus - not likely, as the cab is in one of the voyager packs in the same wave.
Doubledealer - it's possible, but unless it is a weathering redeco like Ultra Magnus had, could this toy be redone as another character.

The clue of "Giza" (a partner figure to that POTP Nemesis Prime toy) could be a red herring, as I would be surprised if they have a clue being that obvious on the outside of the box.

[DELTAprime]

Shockwave - I hope not, as we already had a grey redeco last year as a Selects toy, and unless he is a major character in the cartoon, I don't see a 3rd version in this mould.


If they did him in a G1 cartoon accurate shade of purple then I'd buy him. Since wave 2 toys look much cleaner and more like the G1 cartoon I could see it happening.

[nalops]

Giza was also Nemesis Prime's Arms Micron in the Japanese Prime toyline. It is a bit too easy a clue though, you're right.

The fact they mention armour has me doubting it's Doubledealer. Could very well be Astrotrain then. Has armour, transforms in 36 steps which is close enough and has 8 accessories (5 guns, 2 shoes and backpack). They could always give him an extra gun or something. Guess we'll find out soon enough.

[Autocon]

Think bugbite will get a bug head since beast wars characters may be coming to the trilogy?

[GoktimusPrime]

Think bugbite will get a bug head since beast wars characters may be coming to the trilogy?
I doubt it. Not all characters in Kingdom will be from BW. I expect Bug Bite to be a straight repaint of Bumblebee.
Although part of me wants to see the toy have a new head that's a faux-VW roof/window like the original Super Go-Bot. :p
https://i.ibb.co/nwv2bdq/temp.jpg

[Dimi194]

The reason is simple - the factories are constantly running, with a production schedule set up months in advance, which means they can't increase a production run by too much more than the quantity that is scheduled, as it would delay products scheduled to follow it... while a second production run might need to wait 2-3 months for the next available timeslot (if Hasbro felt that there is enough demand for a second run and retailers are willing to wait that long, as other stock would arrive before it anyway).
So, if a toyline is more popular than American retailers expected and want to significantly increase their orders too close to the next wave's release, the factories might have already finished production of that wave, or can't produce too much more to cover it, so the stock allocated to other countries gets redirected to America. Hasbro is an American company, and are not going to sacrifice their American business & profit (and retailer reputation) to make sure other countries get stock.
This is sometimes why we miss waves or exclusives here (most of the time it is because there is not enough demand here for extra products that aren't in the retail lines), but this year it looks like Hasbro America reduced all of their production numbers due to the global downturn in retail sales from the recession, but some rare items like the Netflix toys, ended up exceeding their new lower estimates.



Story time... :p
Several times at BotCon, the organisers noted a number of times that they wanted to increase the number of exclusives (2011 had boxsets sell out in 6 days of pre-registrations opening up (http://gbblackrock.capturedprey.com/)), but were often unable to, because 2-4 months before the event was too late to increase to increase production and too late to squeeze in a second production run to make up the extra numbers. Most years they would comment that their tight schedule with convention and club exclusives would often have the toys arrive just a week or two before the convention (time to be produced and shipped).

Back when Armada came to Australia in 2002 (http://www.otca.com.au/archive1.html#tfa), the first wave of the toyline was released in America in July, but came out in Australia in December.... and I was told by Hasbro Australia at the time, that this was due to the higher than expected demand for the toyline by American retailers, absorbed all of the stock, and we (and other countries) had to wait until a second production run was done 5 months after the first production run.
(according to Aaron Archer (I think, without looking it up) at BotCon one year, the Armada toyline was in such increased demand by American retailers to the previous year's toyline (RID), that we saw the back end padded out with a lot of redecos that weren't in the cartoon, including those Beast Wars moulds we saw)

Okay this makes more sense.

I guess then (esp if they have downgraded production) you wonder why they wouldn't try and squeeze in a second run, given surely they know that for more collector focused lines like this it's not like ppl who want a Netflix Elita-1 are going to just buy an Allicon from Earthrise W2 instead... they just won't buy anything!

But they clearly have a reason ! Thanks for the info!

[griffin]

In case we don't see the Netflix toys here, or the Centurion Drone is impossible to source, there may be a second chance on both as TakaraTomy have tweeted out photos of both (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/07/20/netflixs-war-for-cybertron-wave-2-centurion-drone-to-be-released-by-takara-tomy-415209), which should mean that they are going to have them as well... but will be some time behind America (their first wave of Netflix toys is still some time away from release, from September to December). This could mean that the second wave won't see Japan (and Asian sources who get access to Japanese stock) until at least February next year.
The photos don't show the Netflix Leader pack though. (they should get it, but must know not to reveal the contents before its release)

[nalops]

So turns out the 2nd Spoiler Leader was black and teal, just not the mold most people were expecting. It's on TFW2005 if you want to see the contents.

[Krayt]

So turns out the 2nd Spoiler Leader was black and teal, just not the mold most people were expecting. It's on TFW2005 if you want to see the contents.

You can say that again!!! Just looked closer, they have mix and matched 3 different releases! And that’s not including the battle master!

[nalops]

You can say that again!!! Just looked closer, they have mix and matched 3 different releases! And that’s not including the battle master!

Funnily enough, I already have the 3 releases to recreate it. Not exact colours but very close.

[griffin]

I want to say that that is the most boring, lazy offering (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/08/28/netflix-wfc-siege-leader-nemesis-prime-available-at-fan-channel-retailers-now-418280), especially with there being another Optimus toy in the Voyager size packaging.

But then I understand that Hasbro and TakaraTomy pretty much release the same things, so it was only natural that we would eventually see the TakaraTomy Black Siege Optimus toy (released in Japan in June) from Hasbro.

We are getting way too many Optimus redeco toys in the WFC trilogy.

[dirge]

I want to say that that is the most boring, lazy offering, especially with there being another Optimus toy in the Voyager size packaging.

We are getting way too many Optimus redeco toys in the WFC trilogy.

(snipped for length).

You're 100% right. On both counts. We are getting too many Optimus Primes, Because... he sells. As much as (for the sake of example) I've been hanging out for Hubcap, kids won't know who he is. And for every Minibot fan like me there's a Tilarta (for example) who has made it clear he's thoroughly uninterested in Hubcap. Multiple Primes are a safe bet for HasTak - moreso than Hubcap would be!

But hey, they're finding ways to stretch the moulds without clogging the shelves with 700 Bumblebee & Prime variants (as was the case around 2009-2012 in the movie lines) - so doing it through Pulse & exclusives is a smarter way of reusing the moulds. Sure, it means I'm paying more for my Hubcaps (yes, multiple), but I'm happy to pay a little more if the Selects model means Hubcap is a viable release for Hasbro.

It's a lazy repaint, but it's one that will sell well enough to the broader fandom while helping HasTak get their $$ out of the mould. In my view, if this helps the CHUG lines continued viability, great. I won't be buying it, but the longer the line goes on, the sooner I will see the Huffer and Pipes toys I'm waiting for.

So... long live safe Pulse/Generations repaints, I say.

[Bidoofdude]

All these Primes being released and all I want is the trailer ER one with white thighs/cod, a decent bright red torso and blue eyes.

[Skyfire]

All these Primes being released and all I want is the trailer ER one with white thighs/cod, a decent bright red torso and blue eyes.

And blue shins? :)

[Bidoofdude]

And blue shins? :)

I don't care so much about that. It seems that for every version we get though, there's always some caveat/dumb thing, like the gunmetal elbows on the Earthrise version. Sometimes the decisions at Hasbro really throw me for a loop. The random blue visor on Frenzy from the Bumblebee cassette pack, Prime's gunmetal elbows.

We've seen recently with Nemesis Prime too that the thing about the mould colours seems to be a bit of load of bs, given the trailer was moulded in a complete different colour from the other grey parts.

[griffin]

Packaging images for the Voyager packs - Optimus and Soundwave (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/08/29/netflix-war-for-cybertron-wave-2-voyager-optimus-prime-and-soundwave-new-stock-images-418335).

In-hand images for the Soundwave (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/08/28/netflix-war-for-cybertron-voyager-soundwave-images-418206), showing off the new cassette player mode.