Transformer Tuesday reveals!

[Krayt]

Hasbro is releasing images of a new Selects figure every Tuesday for the next 5 weeks.

11/08 HOT HOUSE

https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-generations-selects-deluxe-wfc-gs15-hot-house

WFC-GS15 Hot House - A repaint of AirWave to complete the set of Micromaster Bases, looks like the “Fire Station” tampo is upside down

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2020/081201.jpg

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2020/081202.jpg

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2020/081203.jpg

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2020/081204.jpg

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2020/081205.jpg

[nalops]

I imagine it'll have an extra configuration where Fire Station ends up the right way.

[Krayt]

I imagine it'll have an extra configuration where Fire Station ends up the right way.

There was a pic on Facebook of an In hand one, with the tampo corrected

[nalops]

Ah cool ok. The one in the Hasbro Pulse video still has it upside down but they did correct Rotostorm's head later so it'll probably get fixed later on.

[Tha_Phantom]

Let's see....
Red, orange and light blue deco. Combines (sort of). Turns into part of a City.
Must be CHUG Fire Chief! :p

https://i.ibb.co/Tgy4p7L/117422699-597583501119185-6532869478679503807-n.jpg (https://ibb.co/bKtsqCJ)

[griffin]

The colours are certainly bright.

This was planned for EB games for October, back at the beginning of the year but will still need confirmation.

[SMHFConvoy]

Let's see....
Red, orange and light blue deco. Combines (sort of). Turns into part of a City.
Must be CHUG Fire Chief! :p

https://i.ibb.co/Tgy4p7L/117422699-597583501119185-6532869478679503807-n.jpg (https://ibb.co/bKtsqCJ)

the micromaster base was just orange and red and turned into a tank. I still have it and G1 Greasepit.

[Tha_Phantom]

the micromaster base was just orange and red and turned into a tank. I still have it and G1 Greasepit.

I had all four of them at one point, they're pretty neat. Still have Ironworks and Hothouse.

[SMHFConvoy]

I had all four of them at one point, they're pretty neat. Still have Ironworks and Hothouse.

But I don't get the blue:confused:

[Tha_Phantom]

But I don't get the blue:confused:

Me either. Totally random and it's not a good mix.

[Sinnertwin]

G1 had a blue hangar/garage/seat

[Paulbot]

This looks... terrible.

Wasn't a fan of Ironworks, getting Greasepit because of nostalgia. Thinking I'll pass on the other two.

[griffin]

G1 had a blue hangar/garage/seat

I was going to say, there was a little bit of blue on the original Gen1 battlestation component (https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Fire_station), and I think this Hot House toy needed something to break up the red and orange.

[Bidoofdude]

As someone not attached to any of the micromaster bases, I think he looks really cool. The city building aspect seems fun.

[Lint]

This is just lazy. An airstrip pretending to be a fire station. At least Greasepit had some unique bits for him.

[griffin]

This is just lazy. An airstrip pretending to be a fire station. At least Greasepit had some unique bits for him.

It's actually quite accurate to the original toy (https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Fire_station) (accessory), which was an airport fire station, complete with control tower and hanger for the Micromaster jet that came with it.

I'm more disappointed in the 3rd mode, the battlestation mode, that just looks like Micromaster Airwave's (https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Airport_Base#Toys) anti-aircraft battlestation mode, instead of finding an alternative joining of parts to look more like the tank that Micromaster Hot House had.
At least the 3rd mode for the Gen1 bases for Ironworks (https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Ironworks_(facility)#Toys) and Greasepit (https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Gasoline_Base#Toys) are similar looking towers, so the Earthrise toys of those two can get away with being the same mould and accessories & colours can make them good homages to the Gen1 toys. Airwave and Hot House on the other hand, had completely different 3rd modes, so using the same base mould for Earthrise would have to ruin one of them, and I guess they had the more accurate homage be the mass-produced regular retail toy (Airwave), and leave the inaccurate toy for a limited number of collectors who may be more vocal, but will still be enough people to buy up all of the limited run (Hot House).

[SMHFConvoy]

This is just lazy. An airstrip pretending to be a fire station. At least Greasepit had some unique bits for him.

TBH, it makes more sense than the G1 base mode, like a plane could take off.

[Seraphim Prime]

I'm more disappointed in the 3rd mode, the battlestation mode, that just looks like Micromaster Airwave's (https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Airport_Base#Toys) anti-aircraft battlestation mode, instead of finding an alternative joining of parts to look more like the tank that Micromaster Hot House had.

Looking at the separated pieces in one of the images I think there's a bit of play to work out an unofficial version with a bit more red, and the cannon only on one leg such that it reflects the original a bit better.

Would have to have either Hot House or Air Wave in hand to know for sure.

[griffin]

An update from Hasbro Australia today - Hot House is NOT coming to Australian retail... so if you want one, order from an online or foreign source that you trust.

[Krayt]

Today’s reveal is BUG BITE

WHite cliffjumper with BB head

[Tha_Phantom]

Today’s reveal is BUG BITE

WHite cliffjumper with BB head

https://i.ibb.co/pWZxf7R/117394594-10157938266254912-7675637374943044723-o.jpg (https://ibb.co/jVGTyNW)https://i.ibb.co/z7JfRyQ/117445027-10157938267644912-4780178582841415889-o.jpg (https://ibb.co/NmSYj8t)
https://i.ibb.co/fdHnspb/117643245-10157938266414912-2083458697286753684-o.jpg (https://ibb.co/TMtbs8Z)https://i.ibb.co/4RLy7LT/117784975-10157938267069912-5287925671178261332-o.jpg (https://ibb.co/gZ8138T)
https://i.ibb.co/Bc3ZX85/117879715-10157938266549912-3362339590153591876-o.jpg (https://ibb.co/k5B8RYs)https://i.ibb.co/1sPK6jf/118041240-10157938266309912-7823798251232693109-o.jpg (https://ibb.co/DGvkpTD)
https://i.ibb.co/6PCfptM/118044138-10157938267714912-2819702494000118654-o.jpg (https://ibb.co/VS4PhC1)https://i.ibb.co/k22JYtR/118153332-10157938266879912-8731607895670220266-o.jpg (https://ibb.co/3mmvtnD)
https://i.ibb.co/NjYpqK6/117391644-10157938266154912-7598790234754247424-o.jpg (https://ibb.co/VSBDGTW)https://i.ibb.co/KLZVKx8/117718529-10157938265679912-9141434821431721255-o-1.jpg (https://ibb.co/gP1t4Zc)
https://i.ibb.co/KLZVKx8/117718529-10157938265679912-9141434821431721255-o-1.jpg (https://ibb.co/gP1t4Zc)https://i.ibb.co/SfS29vb/118023638-10157938267874912-2242795837294346025-n.jpg (https://ibb.co/y42Dbst)
https://i.ibb.co/TKvMHx9/117655347-10157938266999912-3107058383856958046-o.jpg (https://ibb.co/CJ1Kn3R)https://i.ibb.co/Qr48Xpk/117864940-10157938266934912-3454898442000620340-o.jpg (https://ibb.co/zGz8NQF)

I'm not sold.... It's a maybe for me at this point.

[Jaxius._]

An update from Hasbro Australia today - Hot House is NOT coming to Australian retail... so if you want one, order from an online or foreign source that you trust.

Glad i checked this thread

Any reason why? We’ve gotten nearly every other exclusive aside from exhaust, prowl/ironhide and the seekers

[SMHFConvoy]

Glad i checked this thread

Any reason why? We’ve gotten nearly every other exclusive aside from exhaust, prowl/ironhide and the seekers

Might not be enough units being made is my guess. Might just grab a second airwave and make my own.

[griffin]

WFC-GS16 Bugbite on the Hasbro Pulse website (https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-generations-selects-deluxe-wfc-gs16-bug-bite) for release in America December 1st for US$20.

Just wanting to let people know that stock of Bugbite was allocated to Australia, for release at EB Games, but the release date is unknown (probably around the same time as in America)... and as long as Hasbro America doesn't change their mind, it should be coming here. Also for New Zealand as well.

(just not Hot House - some items are difficult to secure from the global production run, as Australia is a long way down the pecking order due to being a very small market compared to other Hasbro countries)

[Sinnertwin]

BBTS, RK & the likes have both Hothouse and Bug Bite up for preorder, so Im at a loss as to why they bothered to hype & split the Tuesday reveals up as such. Either way its good that we've got options

[nalops]

It's outside the planned Tuesday reveals but Generations Selects GS-21 Decepticon Sandstorm has been revealed. Curiously, it's stated to be a Deluxe but pretty sure it's a Voyager since it's using the Ramjet mold.

Edit: Also officially revealed GS-14 G2 Megatron from the Earthrise Megatron mold.

[reillyd]

And apparently it?s a Decepticon Combiner as well according to one image. It?s like they have no idea

[griffin]

Yeah... I think because these two were leaked in the last few days, Hasbro has rushed out their official reveal (if they are two of the five planned reveals for Tuesdays).

This (Singapore?) website appears to have been given samples of the two toys (https://geekculture.co/unboxing-the-hasbro-transformers-generations-selects-megatron-g2-sandstorm/), to reveal... and with a number of sites also having pre-order listings now active (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/08/21/g2-megatron-and-sandstorm-transformers-generations-selects-revealed-pre-orders-live-417624), I don't think Hasbro had much go according to plan on the reveal of these two.
Both are listed for release in December, for US$30 in America.

WFC-GS14 Megatron (Gen2)
Transformers Generations Selects bring back favorite characters from across the globe as exciting entrants into the Cybertronian Wars. This WFC-GS14 Megatron figure is inspired by the 1992 G2 toy release. Big robots join the Siege with this Transformers Generations Selects Voyager G2 Megatron – Exclusive! Figure is compatible with blast effect accessories (sold with Battle Masters figures, sold separately.) Decepticon warlord transforms from tank to a robot with a fusion cannon and battle sword. Blue Purple and green deco inspired by the famous Hasbro Generation 2 tank Megatron toy from the 1990s.

WFC-GS21 Sandstorm (Gen2)
Starscream’s mean team is on the scene! Check out this amazing 7-inch Decepticon G2 Sandstorm figure. This Decepticon Sandstorm figure features classic conversion from robot to Cybertronian jet modes and is based jet to a highly detailed robot. Inspired by the mockup of the never released G2 Decepticon Sandstorm figure from the 90s, this figure has a cone head and will look awesome as a part of your growing Seekers squad. WFC-GS21 Sandstorm includes two blasters and instructions.It’s the G2 Sandstorm figure fans have been waiting for! For the first time ever, fans can add the elusive character to their collection! This special edition WFC-GS21 Decepticon Sandstorm figure is inspired by the mockup of the never released G2 figure, featuring desert camo deco and a ferocious snarling face on the nose of the jet mode. This Decepticon Sandstorm figure converts from robot to jet mode in 25 steps and comes with 2 null ray accessories that can attach to the figure in robot and jet modes.

Both are Voyager redecos - new head for Megatron... I can't see anything obvious for Sandstorm.

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2020/082201.jpg

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2020/082202.jpg

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2020/082203.jpg

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2020/082204.jpg

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2020/082205.jpg

[griffin]

Forgot to mention - Gen2 Megatron is expected here and NZ (at EB Games in Australia), but not Sandstorm (at this stage).
If I find out that either of those changes, I'll post it here.

[Autocon]

Always thought sandstorm was a yellow triple changer

[Tha_Phantom]

Always thought sandstorm was a yellow triple changer

He was. He was also a repaint of Brawl in Japan (as part of Battle Gaia). :p

[Krayt]

3rd reveal is up...

Black Roritchi

https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-generations-selects-deluxe-wfc-gs22-black-roritchi

[nalops]

All were missing now are GS17 and GS20. I wonder what they'll be. We don't have a Leader class one in Earthrise yet.

[Krayt]

All were missing now are GS17 and GS20. I wonder what they'll be. We don't have a Leader class one in Earthrise yet.

17 was the centurion drone

**edit**

Or maybe not.... stupid websites with wrong info

[nalops]

17 was the centurion drone

**edit**

Or maybe not.... stupid websites with wrong info

The box is initially misleading as it's the same Gen Selects style but it's E33. Has it on the box.

https://gamp.ameblo.jp/trans-mind-hobby/entry-12615686126.html
(comparison with Exhaust box)

Edit: The initial reveal mentioned 17 weapons so maybe that's where sites got GS17 from.

[Krayt]

It was this site calling it gs17 that came up in search

https://collecticontoys.com/products/transformers-generations-selects-wfc-gs-centurion-droid-weapon-pack-deluxe

[Deano85]

All these reveals and we haven't even got wave 2 of Earthrise in stores.

[griffin]

WFC-GS22 - Black Roritchi (I still haven't been able to work out what the name is meant to mean)

This toy is NOT being released at retail in Australia.
It is being released in America in December, for US$20.


This special edition WFC-GS22 Black Roritchi figure features gold deco inspired by the Fasttrack Headmaster redeco included with the 1988 Super-God Masterforce BlackZarak. This Black Roritchi figure converts from robot to tank mode in 10 steps, then breaks apart into weapons and armor in 7 steps. Also converts into a staff that can be held by Titan Class figures (sold separately, subject to availability). Comes with 2 blaster accessories that can attach to the figure in robot and tank modes.

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2020/082601.jpg

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2020/082602.jpg

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2020/082603.jpg

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2020/082604.jpg

That gold colouring makes me instinctively cringe, thinking back to the gold plastic toys of that Gen1-Gen2 era. I know that this toy shouldn't be the same, but it's like seeing someone getting hit in the groin... it isn't hurting you, but you still wince a little at the thought of the pain. :p

[nalops]

Ever since I got Siege Aragon and pre-ordered Centurion Drone, I decided it'd be cool to get 2 versions of each Weaponizer/Modulator but now I'm realising how many figures that's actually going to be.

Still need to find somewhere to order Hot House from and hopefully Black Roritchi is easier to source. Have to admit I really like the colour scheme of this one.

You're not the only one since TFWIKI has this: No, we don't know what "Roritchi" means.

[Bidoofdude]

I'm hoping that they are aware of the GPS thing and have taken active steps on this new one to make sure it doesn't happen. It may be intentional, but it looks like it's gonna crumble at any second.

[Krayt]

Reveal 4....

Spin-out and Cordon 2 pack!!!

Reprints of Sunstreaker, WFC-GS20 brings both these repaints together with a release date of 1/1/2021

[griffin]

If the product reveal at the Hasbro office in July wasn't cancelled due to coved, this was going to be our world first reveal... which unfortunately was decided by the Americans to be the Australian reveal before it was known that it wasn't going to be released here. Which would have been a cruel tease if the reveal had gone ahead.

[Tha_Phantom]

I'm hoping that they are aware of the GPS thing and have taken active steps on this new one to make sure it doesn't happen. It may be intentional, but it looks like it's gonna crumble at any second.

Hasbro are aware of the issue and it's not been observed for over a decade.
https://i.ibb.co/f4PXngn/20200902-095523.jpg (https://ibb.co/Gcbdt6t)


Spin-out and Cordon 2 pack!!!

Shut up and take my money!

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Aw, I could have gone for a Cordon, but between a tight budget and almost everything I want being an Exclusive this year - usually ones we aren't even getting - it's going to have to be a Pass.
Can't help but think Spinout and Tigertrack would have been a better pairing for a 2-pack tbh.

[Paulbot]

If the product reveal at the Hasbro office in July wasn't cancelled due to coved, this was going to be our world first reveal... which unfortunately was decided by the Americans to be the Australian reveal before it was known that it wasn't going to be released here. Which would have been a cruel tease if the reveal had gone ahead.

That would have sucked, but shame the reveal didn't happen either way.

I might be wrong but I don't I have seen these two on any leaks/rumours lists although they are somewhat obvious guesses for mold reuse. I've already preordered the pair and have no regrets about skipping the MP versions.

[Tha_Phantom]

Can't help but think Spinout and Tigertrack would have been a better pairing for a 2-pack tbh.

You're not wrong, but I reckon we could get a Deep Cover and Clamp Down set next. That would cover all the Diaclone Lambos as Tigertrack has already been announced.

[SMHFConvoy]

Nice thing is it'd be really easy to dye a stock Sunstreaker red to make a Spinout.

Hmm... Might buy a few Sunnys when he's out at retail.

[griffin]

Pics and deets...

Transformers Generations Selects Deluxe Spinout and Cordon 2-Pack $39.99 (DEC)
A pre-G1 classic! The Transformers Generations Selects Deluxe Spinout and Cordon 2-Pack draws inspiration from classic Diaclone toys released before the original Transformers toy line from Hasbro. The white Cordon and the red Spinout are ready for battle against the Decepticons as some of the elite Autobot warriors that just never quite made it into their biggest adventures. These WFC-GS20 Cordon and Autobot Spin-Out figures are Hasbro’s first U.S. release of the characters. These characters are based on two of the original Takara Tomy Diaclone figures. Originally, the Spin-Out Diaclone was redeo’d yellow and released as Sunstreaker, now a Sunstreaker figure returns the favor. WFC-GS20 set designed for ages 8 and up.
These WFC-GS20 Cordon and Autobot Spin-Out figures are our first U.S. release of the characters. Paying homage to the OGs of converting toys, these characters are based on two of the original Takara Tomy Diaclone figures. Originally, the Spin-Out Diaclone was redeo’d yellow and released as Sunstreaker, now a Sunstreaker figure returns the favor. Cordon and Autobot Spin-out figures both convert from robot to sportscar modes in 16 steps and each figure comes with a blaster accessory that attach to the figures in robot and sportscar modes. Includes Generations Selects Deluxe Class Cordon and Autobot Spin-out figure, 2 accessories, and instructions.


http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2020/090202.jpg

It also looks like they are re-releasing the Target exclusive GEN Selects Redwing, but now through regular online sources.

Transformers Generations Selects Voyager Red Wing – Exclusive $29.99 (SEPT)
Starscream’s mean team is on the scene! Check out this amazing 7-inch Decepticon Red Wing figure. This Decepticon Red Wing figure features classic conversion from robot to Cybertronian jet modes in 22 steps. This figure transforms from a tetrajet-inspired starfighter to a highly detailed robot, complete with battle damage. Includes two blasters and instructions.


http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2020/090203.jpg

And the newest Universal Studios exclusive toy SS-48 "As Seen In Parks Megatron" appears to be released through regular online sources, which is strange... unless the closure of Universal Studios themeparks for the foreseeable future has resulted in Universal not buying up many units of the new toy and Hasbro was given permission to allow others to sell it.

Transformers Studio Series 48 Leader Ride Megatron – Exclusive $49.99 (OCT)
Inspired by the theme park! The Transformers Studio Series 48 Leader Transformers The Ride 3D Megatron – Exclusive brings you the Decepticon leader after a rough day, with more grit than ever before. This battle-hardened robot warlord is ready to lay in wait for the Autobots – and then, certain doom awaits them! Transforming toy goes from Decepticon to truck and back again, and they all include exceptional articulation and cool accessories. As robots, he measures about 9-inches tall. Ages 8 and up.


http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2020/090204.jpg

Some of them might show up at Asian or some local importers, but a couple of American sources that should have all three for pre-order is Entertainment Earth (https://www.entertainmentearth.com/s/?theme=transformers) and BBTS (https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Search?HideInStock=true&PageSize=50&SortOrder=New&Brand=1971).

[DELTAprime]

I guess I just decided to buy Cordon, Spinout and Redwing. RIP wallet.

[Bidoofdude]

Really seems like they’re pulling all the stops to get as many of the go-to redecos out as quickly as possible. Quite different to the Hasbro of old, where even basic character repaints took years to get made.

It does make me wonder if this change in priority could mean they plan on these moulds not being around for many years, and replaced after not too long.

[griffin]

The regular retail Generations toyline used to have to release remoulds and redecos in that line to make the most of new moulds, but this year there are almost no redecos or remoulds in the regular retail line, so they seem to be having a lot of exclusive releases to cover it. And I think if they have a short-lived series (12 months this year) that is using a theme that relies heavily on an existing series, they have a lot of characters they need to release in a limited number of retail slots.
These 3 WFC toylines should have run 18-24 months each, minimum, to get all of these moulds released with enough time to collect them (and not missing out on several waves because retailers can't keep up, or skip final waves to make room for the next series)... because there would easily be a lot more redeco options that haven't yet been used, and the more obscure they are, the more enticing they can be as the limited edition exclusives. (certainly not major iconic characters like Ratchet, Thundercracker and Skywarp, just to name threee)

Let's look at the 2020 GEN toys... for me to waste some time this morning. :p

New Regular retail toys (not Siege re-releases) -

- WFC-E1 - BM - Soundbarrier (Auto - blue/white ramp / bot - new)
- WFC-E2 - (re-release)
- WFC-E3 - MM - Trip-Up (Auto - white car - new) + Autobot Daddy-O (Auto black car - new) (Hot Rod Patrol)
- WFC-E4 - MM - Bombshock (Decep - green tank - new) + Decepticon Growl (Decep brown armed vehicle - new) (Military Patrol)
- WFC-E5 - DLX - Hoist (Auto - towtruck - new)
- WFC-E6 - DLX - Wheeljack (Auto - race car - new)
- WFC-E7 - DLX - Cliffjumper (Auto - car - new)
- WFC-E8 - DLX - Ironworks (Auto - battlestation - new)
- WFC-E9 - VOY - Starscream (Decep - jet - new)
- WFC-E10 - VOY - Autobot Grapple (Auto - crane - new)
- WFC-E11 - LDR - Optimus Prime (Auto - truck w/ trailer - new, with some recycled parts)
- WFC-E12 - (re-release)
- WFC-E13 - BM - Slitherfang (Decep - purple ramp / cobra - new)
- WFC-E14 - (re-release)
- WFC-E15 - MM - Decepticon Ground Hog (Decep - blue race car - new) & Roller Force (Decep - purple race car - new) (Race Track Patrol)
- WFC-E16 - MM - Fuzer (Auto - front space shuttle - new) & Autobot Blast Master (Auto - rear space shuttle - new) (Astro Squad)
- WFC-E17 - DLX - Autobot Arcee (Auto - Cybertronian sports car - new)
- WFC-E18 - DLX - Airwave (Decep - battlestation (like Gen1 Airwave) / airport / weapon parts - new)
- WFC-E19 - DLX - Quintesson Allicon (Decep - alligator-bot - new)
- WFC-E20 - DLX - Smokescreen (Auto - race car - new)
- WFC-E21 - VOY - Decepticon Snapdragon w/ Titanmaster Decepticon Krunk (Decep - Jet / dragon - new)
- WFC-E22 - VOY - Quintesson Judge (Decep - Cybertronian "tank" / robot / Titan staff - new)
- WFC-E23 - LDR - Doubledealer (Decep - Missile Launcher truck / vulture / bot - new)
- WFC-E24 - CMDR - Sky Lynx (Auto - Space shuttle & transport / bird & lynx / bird-lynx "fuzor" / Rocket Launcher base - new)
- WFC-E25 - TTN - Scorponok w/ Titanmaster Lord Zarak & smaller Titanmaster head (Decep - Scorpion / Base - new)
- WFC-E26 - (expected to be an exclusive)
- WFC-E27 - (exclusive)
- WFC-E28 - (expected to be an exclusive)
- WFC-E29 - (exclusive)
- WFC-E30 - (exclusive)
- WFC-E31 - (exclusive)
- WFC-E32 - (exclusive)
- WFC-E33 - (exclusive)
- WFC-E34 - DLX - Trailbreaker (Auto - offroad - new)
- WFC-E35 - DLX - Decepticon Fasttrack (Decep - Cybertronian "tank" / robot / Titan staff - new)
- WFC-E36 - DLX -Sunstreaker (Auto - sports car - new)
- WFC-E37 - DLX -Runamuck (Decep - white car - new)
- WFC-E38 - VOY - Megatron (Decep - tank - Siege remould)
- WFC-E39 - BM - Decepticon Doublecrosser (Decep - purple/brown ramp / 2-headed bot - new)
- WFC-E40 - (re-release)
- WFC-E41 - DLX -Runabout (Decep - black redeco Runabout) (could be an exclusive as it not part of a known wave)

Ignoring E41 Runabout, as it is looking more like an exclusive (unless there is a DLX wave 4 with it packed with previously released ER toys)... that's 28 regular release "packs" with NO redecoes, and only one significant remould (Megatron). (Optimus may have some recycled parts, but not enough to count as a remould)

Then there are the exclusives (only the ones scheduled for a 2020 release) ...

- WFC-E26 - (expected to be an exclusive)
- WFC-E27 - Seeker Elite 2-Pack (RAMJET and DIRGE (both remould Starscream))
- WFC-E28 - (expected to be an exclusive)
- WFC-E29 - Voyager Seeker 2-Pack (Thundercracker & Skywarp (both redeco Starscream))
- WFC-E30 - Decepticon Clones 2-Pack (Pounce & Wingspan) (reissue JP Legends Clones)
- WFC-E31 - Autobot Alliance 2-Pack (IRONHIDE (new) and PROWL (remould Smokescreen)
- WFC-E32 - DLX - Bluestreak (Auto - minor remould Smokescreen)
- WFC-E33 - Centurion Drone Weaponizer Pack (Auto? DLX - grey redeco Siege Brunt) + 17 piece accessory pack
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- WFC-GS10 - Soundwave Spy Patrol 3rd Unit (Decepticon Frenzy (redeco), Decepticon Wingthing (redeco), Autobot Knok (redeco), Decepticon Skar (redeco))
- WFC-GS11 - Decepticon Exhaust (Decep DLX - white/red ER Wheeljack w/ new head)
- WFC-GS12 - Greasepit (Decep DLX - blue remould ER Ironworks)
- WFC-GS13 - Hubcap (Auto DLX - yellow redeco Cliffjumper with new head)
- WFC-GS14 - Megatron (Decep VOY - green/purple camo Gen2 deco w/ new head)
- WFC-GS15 - Hot House (Auto - red minor remould Airwave)
- WFC-GS16 - Bugbite (Decep/Mercenary - white redeco Cliffjumper w/ Bumblebee head)
- WFC-GS17 - (not revealed yet)
- WFC-GS18 - Autobot Tigertrack (Auto DLX - yellow redeco Siege Sideswipe)
- WFC-GS19 - Rotorstorm (Auto DLX - blue/pink redeco Siege Spinister w/ new head)
- WFC-GS20 - Cordon (Auto DLX - white redeco Sunstreaker) & Spin-Out (Auto DLX - red redeco Sunstreaker)
- WFC-GS21 - Sandstorm (Decep VOY - beige redeco Earthrise Ramjet)
- WFC-GS22 - Black Roritchi (Decep DLX - gold redeco Fasttrack)
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- Galactic Odyssey Paradron pack - Ratchet (Auto DLX minor remould Ironhide) & Lifeline (Auto DLX redeco Arcee)
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- Autobot Hound (Auto DLX - offroad - redeco)
- Chromia (Auto DLX - Cybertronian car - redeco)
- Decepticon Mirage (Auto DLX - race car - redeco)
- Scrapface (Decep DLX - spaceship - redeco)
- Sideswipe (Auto DLX - sportscar - redeco)
- Decepticon Hotlink 3-pack (Decep VOY - tetra-jet - redeco) w/ Battlemaster Heatstroke (blue Blowpipe) & Battlemaster Heartburn (blue Blowpipe)
- Megatron Battle 3-pack (Decep VOY - tank - redeco) w/ Battlemaster Lionizer (orange Lionizer) & Battlemaster Pinpointer (very minor redeco)
- Ultra Magnus Spoiler Pack (Auto LDR - car carry truck - minor redeco) w/ BM Rung (red redeco)
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- Bumblebee (Auto DLX - major remould Cliffjumper)
- Elita-1 (Auto DLX - minor remould Arcee)
- Wheeljack (Auto DLX - minor redeco)
- Red Alert (Auto DLX - minor redeco)
- Impactor (Auto DLX - minor redeco)
- Optimus Prime Battle 3-Pack (Auto DLX - cab only minor redeco & new head) w/ ENERAX (gold Terraxadon) and SHEELDRON (gold Soundbarrier)
- Soundwave Battle 3-Pack (Decep VOY - major remould) w/ RAVAGE (new head) and LASERBEAK (new head)
- Nemesis Prime Spoiler Pack (Decep LDR - redeco Siege Optimus cab & redeco ER trailer) w/ BM Slitherfang (red redeco)
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- Alternate Universe Optimus Prime (Auto LDR - grey redeco Siege Optimus) (Amazon US Exclusive - US JULY - US$50)
- Quintesson Pit of Judgement 5-Pack (Quintesson Judge (redeco), Prosecutor (new figurine), Bailiff (remould Allicon), Sharkticon (redeco), and Kranix (new figurine))

Ignoring E41 (which could be an exclusive), that's 40 "packs" (twelve more than there will be for regular retail release), and the proportion is even worse when you count individual toys, as there are more multi-packs as exclusives than in regular retail.

Even if we had all of them released in Australia, like in America, it will just divert more of our limited budgets to online purchases, speeding up the reduction of collector-focussed lines at regular retail (specifically Generations)... and if you force more Australians to shop online (mostly overseas) for the bulk of their collecting, more of the regular release toys will be bought at the same time, either to save postage, or for convenience while you are on that site.

[nalops]

Has anyone ordered from DorksideToys before? They have a few of the Gen Selects that have been recently revealed that I want but not sure if they're good/reliable.

[Krayt]

Final reveal is up....

SG Optimus (no trailer) and SG Ratchet!!

[nalops]

Final reveal is up....

SG Optimus (no trailer) and SG Ratchet!!

Another Optimus? :rolleyes:

I kid but I'm guessing that's why Nemesis Prime didn't use the ER mold. Seems like the best way to get the Ratchet/Ironhide mold.

[griffin]

Boring.
Unless you're a botcon fan these mirror versions toys are obscure... and then there are botcon fans like me who think meh.
I was not.a fan of the concept but understood why botcon had to create it when Hasbro was needing to keep the expected main character redecos for themselves.

Another ratchet... and another one not coming here.

[Tha_Phantom]

Another ratchet... and another one not coming here.

Ratchet must hate Australia. :p

I'm most likely skipping these two. I may have been interested in the Prime if we didn't have so many other exclusives to focus on, but I'm feeling overwhelmed with everything else I really want that I have to source from different places.

[SMHFConvoy]

I get the feeling that Hasbro doesn't have much confidence in the Earthrise van mould, otherwise it'd be on the shelves.

[Paulbot]

Good use of Generations Select. Something that's got niche appeal to collectors only.

Feel like SG Ratchet's colours are pretty boring though. I would have been slightly more interested if he was in the Go! Hunter Ratchet (https://tfwiki.net/wiki/File:Transformers-Go-G09-Hunter-Ratchet.jpg) colours (a version of movie Ratchet colours). Or the reverse red/white of Specialist Ratchet (http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/SpecialistRatchet/ratchet.htm).

[Skyfire]

Still no red hands or waist for Ratchet? :(

[griffin]

Some mirrored images of the pair from WFC-GS17 Shattered Glass 2-pack (US$50 for December)...


Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who are the evilest Autobots of all? This Transformers Generations Selects Shattered Glass Optimus Prime and Ratchet 2-Pack - Exclusive brings two heroes at their worst. From an alternate version of Cybertron, these vile and sadistic warriors battle heroic Decepticons in a twisted version of the fight we've been monitoring from Earth. The purple Optimus Prime transforms into a truck and can pummel Decepticons and even his own men, while Ratchet is here - supposedly - to repair his comrades from battle. He just doesn't have the best bedside manner. Each figure comes with their signature blaster and the pack features an evil Matrix of Leadership accessory. Insert Matrix of Leadership accessory into Optimus Prime figure's chest in robot mode. Bring these toys to your Universe today!

Add WFCGS-17 to your Autobot army from this or the other, more evil dimension. The Shattered Glass Optimus Prime figure converts to truck mode in 31 steps. The Shattered Glass Ratchet figure converts to ambulance mode in 22 steps. Each figure comes with their signature blaster and the pack features an evil Matrix of Leadership accessory. Insert Matrix of Leadership accessory into Optimus Prime figure's chest in robot mode.

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2020/090901.jpg

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2020/090902.jpg

[griffin]

I would have been slightly more interested if he was in the Go! Hunter Ratchet colours (a version of movie Ratchet colours).

Even though Mirror-verse already gave us a Ratchet in mostly white (https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Ratchet_(SG)) (originally using the Energon Roadblock crane-truck mould in a comic, but then using the Combiner Wars Ratchet mould for a Convention custom toy), I thought that Ratchet would look better coloured like a 1985 Constructicon (which I think were actually coloured like Ratchet in the FunPub Mirrorverse comics)... because I was remembering how FunPub would try to colour characters based on an opposing characters if possible. And a green/purple colouring reminded me of that green "movie" coloured Ehobby Ratchet from about a decade ago.

(I had initially thought FunPub had done a SG Ratchet toy, done in white and blue... but it was actually SG Soundwave, which used the Ratchet mould.)

[Sinnertwin]

I know I can't wait for Ton Ton's review of Ratchet!

[nalops]

Earthrise Runabout seems to have accidentally been leaked through Runamuck's product page on DorksideToys. Photos 4 and 6 here: https://dorksidetoys.com/products/transformers-war-for-cybertron-earthrise-deluxe-class-runamuck-action-figure-pre-order?_pos=1&_sid=e959922f7&_ss=r

[i_amtrunks]

Final reveal is up....

SG Optimus (no trailer) and SG Ratchet!!

Too bad they won't be out here and will cost a pretty penny to collect because if that's how the final product actually looks, they are both excellent looking toys. I am a sucker for (non movie) Ratchet's but that teal and white just works. Purple Prime is just a nice tone.

[Krayt]

Ratchets colour scheme is supposed to be based on medical uniforms.... green hospital scrubs And gloves with white gown over the top. So the green feet make some sense considering surgeons where shoe covering booties in surgery

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Ratchets colour scheme is supposed to be based on medical uniforms.... green hospital scrubs And gloves with white gown over the top. So the green feet make some sense considering surgeons where shoe covering booties in surgery

If that's true, that's pretty clever. Just a shame its so plain looking. Maybe some energon splats over the scrubs would enhance it. I like the idea of the SG Transformers, although my head-canon is better than the FP stories IMO. Just swapping characters (colours and personalities)over seems a bit boring so I like to make my on changes to their personalities.
I hope tt take these up. There was a limited run of Botcon sets in Japan through e-Hobby, which iirc had the SG box set so the concept has been introduced here.
Runabout though, man I must have! They even gave him a different head! Lucky guy!

[Autocon]

Id like some more gold highlights in robot mode for runamuck.

[nalops]

It'll be my 3rd of the ER Optimus mold (assuming I'm actually getting the Netflix one from OMP) but do want at least 1 of the Ironhide/Ratchet mold so preordered the SG 2 pack from DorksideToys

[Sutton]

Runabout though, man I must have! They even gave him a different head! Lucky guy!

Yeah, wasn't expecting a new head was going to be happen...would have been fine with a straight repaint but that's appreciated.

Let's just hope he doesn't turn out to be a Euro-Disneyland exclusive or some dumb shit.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Yeah, wasn't expecting a new head was going to be happen...would have been fine with a straight repaint but that's appreciated.

Let's just hope he doesn't turn out to be a Euro-Disneyland exclusive or some dumb shit.

The thing that bugged me the most about the TFCC Runabout is they didn't give him a new head, so I wouldn't have been fine with that :D
Agree with your second point though 110%

[Sinnertwin]

You just know he's going to be an exclusive :rolleyes:

[Deano85]

Runabout looks awesome. Gotta love some black decepticon cars

[griffin]

Screenshots of a Bugbite video (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/09/11/transformers-generations-selects-bugbite-in-hand-images-419270), I think from what look like could be a new competitor for the "leaked" toys.


Looking at the comparison photos, I personally think that Bugbite should have been using the new Bumblebee version of that mould, as the Cliffjumper car mode and body form don't look right.

[griffin]

Still two months from release, someone has the Cordon/Spinout 2-pack, and images from their video can be seen here (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/10/06/transformers-generations-selects-cordon-spin-out-in-hand-images-421322).

[Paulbot]

Still two months from release, someone has the Cordon/Spinout 2-pack, and images from their video can be seen here (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/10/06/transformers-generations-selects-cordon-spin-out-in-hand-images-421322).

Meanwhile is Sunstreaker still not available anywhere? I think for sure I'm going to get these two first.

[Jaxius._]

Meanwhile is Sunstreaker still not available anywhere? I think for sure I'm going to get these two first.

Where’d you manage to order them?

[Paulbot]

Where’d you manage to order them?

I ordered through Robotkingdom when they were first announced.