Pulse-Con Kingdom & Netflix reveals

[Paulbot]

Transformers panels up shortly https://youtu.be/YX4l2eIes4o

Schedule (aest)
1:10 AM – Transformers Entertainment Panel
1:40 AM – Transformers: War for Cybertron Kingdom Toy Reveal
2:30 AM – The Voices that Inspired Generations of Transformers Fans

[Paulbot]

So basically everything rumoured/leaked for Kingdom was correct.

ADMIN EDIT - images and details added for the start of a news topic. (hijacking this post... sorry)

Entertainment Panel info and screenshots (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/09/26/pulsecon-transformers-entertainment-media-panel-earthrise-trailer-debuted-420376).


Entertainment Media Panel – Kelly Rose/Marketing, F.J. Desanto and Jack Liang


Lot of people are contributing to the WFC Show. Netflix, Rooster Teeth, Polygon etc..
Compared the production process to running a relay race.
Discussing Earthrise Series
Location – transitioning from Cybertron to a journey, in space for Earthrise.
Will explore Optimus’ consequences and how they have to go find the Allspark now.
Will revisit Cybertron and see what has happened to the planet without the Allspark.
Autobots on Cybertron lead by Elita 1 now.
Megatron trying to save the planet and deal with the Autobots.
Exploring many locations along the journey. Want to show scale and size of space.
Power on Cybertron will be slowly fading.
Optimus’ decision to throw the Allspark into the space bridge will not only affect Cybertron, but other parts of the Galaxy as well.
Discussing Mercenary Faction now.
Wanted to explore the underworld, gangsters, smugglers, bounty hunters of Cybertron.
Mercenaries will continue in Earthrise.
Showing Teaser art of Earthrise poster. Mercenary symbol is on the poster.
Horizontal poster for Earthrise shown.
Will continue more of Bumblebee’s story and see Optimus continue to grow as a leader.
The Holographic map in the show will be the same map that is included in toys.
Talking about animating the transformations now.
Started by looking at the toys and working with Hasbro. Have an in-house specialist for transformations.
FJ is discussing walking into Polygon and experiencing what they had been working on upon their first and how he was overwhelmed by how cool he thought it was.
Debuting trailer for Earthrise.
Doubledealer, Bugbite, Coneheads and others shown as Mercenaries.





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoK4_Tng29E

Kingdom toyline Panel reveals (screenshots) and info (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/09/26/hasbro-pulsecon-2020-transformers-kingdom-toy-reveals-420380).


Pulsecon is underway and John Warden and Lenny are showing off a plethora of new figures from the upcoming Kingdom line!


Kingdom Reveals – Rachel/Marketing. John Warden and Lenny Design
Earthrise poster revealed Celebrating 25th Anniversary of Beast Wars
Earthrise Poster shows a Titan sized ARK
Story is a time paradox
Kingdom Deluxe Cheetor shown.
Kingdom Core Rattrap.
New Core class being discussed. 3.75 inch class.
Voyager Class Cyclonus. No backpack. Kibble free. Very tall.
Leader Class Beast Wars Megatron.
Core Class Optimus Prime Revealed. Looks a lot like old thrilling 30 Legends
Want to have characters represented for younger fans
Core Class Vertebreak, Dracorex bone-bot
Deluxe Black Arachnia
Deluxe Warpath
Deluxe Fossilizer Paleotrex – Inspired by going to a museum and seeing the fossiles.
Head is based off of Optimus Primal’s weapon.
Will be able to make “sinister” looking stuff with the Fossilizer weapons.
Voyager Beast Wars Optimus Primal shown. Looks strong!
Has both his cyber blade swords. Can be stored on back.
Has poseable shoulder cannons.
Has hidden cannon in his forearm.
Beast mode can be posed to pound his chest.
Debuting packaging for Kingdom – Tan color overtone, with wraparound artwork. Added Beast/Vehicle mode on front of packaging
Packaging will have golden card reveals. Card allows characters to rewrite their destiny. Shiny, holographic foil that you can “peel and reveal”
26 total cards to collect.
Will be able to preorder at 5pm EST.
Not everything will be up, be patient as they get all toys up.



The Kingdom toys revealed...

Leader Optimus Prime
Leader Beast Megatron
Voyager Optimus Primal
Voyager Cyclonus
Deluxe Black Arachnia
Deluxe Cheetor
Deluxe Warpath
Deluxe Paleotrex
Core Rattrap
Core Optimus
Core Vertebreak

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Most of what was revealed at Pulse-Con is now listed for pre-order in America, with the Earthrise price points noted as (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/09/22/transformers-kingdom-walmart-listings-new-deluxe-class-price-420050)...




Core: $9.99
Deluxe: $22.99
Voyager: $29.99
Leaders: $49.99



That shows that the Core class is at the Micromaster price-point, while the Deluxe price-point is up another $3 (the RRP). The size is getting smaller while the price is going up.

The official product listings and official images (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/09/26/transformers-pulsecon-2020-reveal-official-pics-and-pre-orders-live-at-5-420633)...

WAR FOR CYBERTRON: KINGDOM WAVE 1
Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Core Class WFC-K1 Optimus Prime
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $9.99 / Available: January 1, 2021)
The WFC-K1 Core Class OPTIMUS PRIME collectible figure stands at 3.5 inches tall and converts to G1-inspired earth truck mode in 11 steps. This iconic character also comes with a classic Ion Blaster weapon accessory. The mini-figure allows fans to collect a mini version of the iconic character to pose out with other Optimus Prime toys at larger scales (each sold separately, subject to availability)!

Beastify the battlefield and collect other KINGDOM figures (each sold separately, subject to availability)! Worlds collide when the MAXIMALS and PREDACONS join the fight, coming together with the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS in an epic battle that will alter their destiny forever. Adult fans nostalgic for the original TRANSFORMERS animation and kids discovering classic characters for the first time can share and experience exciting play patterns for all generations. Available at most major toy retailers and for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com and Walmart.com beginning September 26, 2020 at 5PM EST.


Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Core Class WFC-K2 Rattrap
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $9.99 / Available: January 1, 2021)
The WFC-K2 Core Class RATTRAP collectible figure stands at 3.5 inches tall and converts to Beast Wars-inspired rat mode with molded fur texture in 18 steps. RATTRAP comes with classic Fusion blaster accessory inspired by the one featured in the Beast Wars cartoon. Wise cracks not included, but you can imagine! The mini-figure allows fans to collect a mini version of the iconic character to pose out with other RATTRAP toys at larger scales (each sold separately, subject to availability)!
Beastify the battlefield and collect other KINGDOM figures (each sold separately, subject to availability)! Worlds collide when the MAXIMALS and PREDACONS join the fight, coming together with the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS in an epic battle that will alter their destiny forever. Adult fans nostalgic for the original TRANSFORMERS animation and kids discovering classic characters for the first time can share and experience exciting play patterns for all generations. Available at most major toy retailers and for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com and Walmart.com beginning September 26, 2020 at 5PM EST.


Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Core Class WFC-K3 Vertebreak
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $9.99 / Available: January 1, 2021)
The WFC-K3 Core Class VERTEBREAK dinosaur collectible figure stands at 3.5 inches tall and converts between raptor fossil and robot mode in 14 steps. This PREDACON raptor fossil character also comes with a cool bone weapon accessory when the tail is pulled off in raptor mode.

Beastify the battlefield and collect other KINGDOM figures (each sold separately, subject to availability)! Worlds collide when the MAXIMALS and PREDACONS join the fight, coming together with the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS in an epic battle that will alter their destiny forever. Adult fans nostalgic for the original TRANSFORMERS animation and kids discovering classic characters for the first time can share and experience exciting play patterns for all generations. Available at most major toy retailers and for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com and Walmart.com beginning September 26, 2020 at 5PM EST.


Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Deluxe WFC-K4 Cheetor
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $19.99 / Available: January 1, 2021)
The WFC-K4 Deluxe CHEETOR collectible figure stands at 5.5 inches tall, converts to Beast Wars-inspired cheetah mode in 20 steps with intricate cheetah-inspired molded fur texture, and features lower jaw articulation in cheetah mode for classic look of CHEETOR enthusiasm. CHEETOR’s tail also detaches from cheetah mode during conversion and becomes a tail whip accessory that can be held by the figure in robot mode. CHEETOR includes a Golden Disk card that reveals a possible destiny of a key character. Collect other KINGDOM figures to reveal all 3 alternate destiny variants for each character (each sold separately, subject to availability)!
Beastify the battlefield and collect other KINGDOM figures (each sold separately, subject to availability)! Worlds collide when the MAXIMALS and PREDACONS join the fight, coming together with the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS in an epic battle that will alter their destiny forever. Adult fans nostalgic for the original TRANSFORMERS animation and kids discovering classic characters for the first time can share and experience exciting play patterns for all generations. Available at most major toy retailers and for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com and Walmart.com beginning September 26, 2020 at 5PM EST.


Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Deluxe WFC-K5 Blackarachnia
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $19.99 / Available: January 1, 2021)
The WFC-K5 Deluxe BLACKARACHNIA collectible figure stands at 5.5 inches tall, converts to Beast Wars-inspired spider mode in 20 steps with intricate spider-inspired molded texture, and comes with 1 accessory, her classic crossbow weapon inspired by the Beast Wars cartoon. But watch your back! The rebellious arachnid has been known to aim it at enemies and allies alike. BLACKARACHNIA includes a Golden Disk card that reveals a possible destiny of a key character. Collect other KINGDOM figures to reveal all 3 alternate destiny variants for each character (each sold separately, subject to availability)!
Beastify the battlefield and collect other KINGDOM figures (each sold separately, subject to availability)! Worlds collide when the MAXIMALS and PREDACONS join the fight, coming together with the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS in an epic battle that will alter their destiny forever. Adult fans nostalgic for the original TRANSFORMERS animation and kids discovering classic characters for the first time can share and experience exciting play patterns for all generations. Available at most major toy retailers and for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com and Walmart.com beginning September 26, 2020 at 5PM EST.


Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Deluxe WFC-K6 Warpath
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $19.99 / Available: January 1, 2021)
The WFC-K6 Deluxe WARPATH G1-inspired figure (KABLOOM!) stands at 5.5 inches tall, converts into Cybertronian fighter craft tank mode (KCH-KCH-KCCCHHH-KCHOOM!) in 26 steps, and features rotating tank turret and shoulder shield accessories (BAM!). With all those onomatopoeia exclamations, the AUTOBOT WARPATH must be here! WARPATH includes a Golden Disk card that reveals a possible destiny of a key character. Collect other KINGDOM figures to reveal all 3 alternate destiny variants for each character (each sold separately, subject to availability)!
Unleash the primal power of the beasts with the ancient and highly advanced F.O.S.S.I.L. (Fossilized Osteo-Skeletal Shield Integration Loadout) technology. Sentient FOSSILIZER bots, infused with primordial energy, break apart and weaponize their allies. Use Deluxe FOSSILIZZER figures to beastify this WARPATH figure with epic bone armor (each sold separately, subject to availability)! Worlds collide when the MAXIMALS and PREDACONS join the fight, coming together with the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS in an epic battle that will alter their destiny forever. Adult fans nostalgic for the original TRANSFORMERS animation and kids discovering classic characters for the first time can share and experience exciting play patterns for all generations. Available at most major toy retailers and for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com and Walmart.com beginning September 26, 2020 at 5PM EST.


Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Deluxe WFC-K7 Paleotrex Fossilizer
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $19.99 / Available: January 1, 2021)
The WFC-K7 Deluxe PALEOTREX FOSSILIZER figure stands at 5.5 inches tall, converts into T. Rex fossil mode in 32 steps, and features lower jaw articulation optimal for roaring poses. PALEOTREX FOSSILIZER includes a Golden Disk card that reveals a possible destiny of a key character. Collect other KINGDOM figures to reveal all 3 alternate destiny variants for each character (each sold separately, subject to availability)!
With the ancient and highly advanced F.O.S.S.I.L. (Fossilized Osteo-Skeletal Shield Integration Loadout) technology, FOSSILIZER bots, infused with primordial energy, break apart to weaponize their allies. The bone pieces of this PALEOTREX figure break apart and attach to other figures. Use this Deluxe PREDACON FOSSILIZER figure to beastify other figures with epic bone weapons and armor (sold separately, subject to availability)! Worlds collide when the MAXIMALS and PREDACONS join the fight, coming together with the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS in an epic battle that will alter their destiny forever. Adult fans nostalgic for the original TRANSFORMERS animation and kids discovering classic characters for the first time can share and experience exciting play patterns for all generations. Available at most major toy retailers and for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com and Walmart.com beginning September 26, 2020 at 5PM EST.


Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Voyager WFC-K8 Optimus Primal
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $29.99 / Available: January 1, 2021)
The WFC-K8 Voyager OPTIMUS PRIMAL figure stands at 7 inches tall, converts to Beast Wars-inspired gorilla mode with intricate gorilla-inspired molded fur texture in 22 steps, and features hip articulation that allows fans to pose him upright or in a crouch. OPTIMUS PRIMAL comes with the character’s classic 2 Cyber Blade accessories that attach to figure’s back, and features hidden forearm cannons and Mega Blasters. Well, that’s just prime! OPTIMUS PRIMAL includes a Golden Disk card that reveals a possible destiny of a key character. Collect other KINGDOM figures to reveal all 3 alternate destiny variants for each character (each sold separately, subject to availability)!
Worlds collide when the MAXIMALS and PREDACONS join the fight, coming together with the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS in an epic battle that will alter their destiny forever. Adult fans nostalgic for the original TRANSFORMERS animation and kids discovering classic characters for the first time can share and experience exciting play patterns for all generations. Available at most major toy retailers and for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com and Walmart.com beginning September 26, 2020 at 5PM EST.


Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Voyager WFC-K9 Cyclonus
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $29.99 / Available: January 1, 2021)
The WFC-K9 Voyager CYCLONUS G1-inspired figure stands at 7 inches tall, converts into Cybertronian fighter craft mode in 34 steps, and comes with the classic Oxidating Laser accessory. CYCLONUS, a herald of UNICRON, first appears in the 1986 movie when BOMBSHELL/SKYWARP were reformatted into the second-in-command of GALVATRON. CYCLONUS includes a Golden Disk card that reveals a possible destiny of a key character. Collect other KINGDOM figures to reveal all 3 alternate destiny variants for each character (each sold separately, subject to availability)!
Worlds collide when the MAXIMALS and PREDACONS join the fight, coming together with the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS in an epic battle that will alter their destiny forever. Adult fans nostalgic for the original TRANSFORMERS animation and kids discovering classic characters for the first time can share and experience exciting play patterns for all generations. Available at most major toy retailers and for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com and Walmart.com beginning September 26, 2020 at 5PM EST.


Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron: Kingdom Leader WFC-K10 Megatron (Beast)
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $49.99 / Available: January 1, 2021)
The WFC-K10 Leader MEGATRON (BEAST) collectible figure stands at 7.5 inches tall and converts into Beast Wars-inspired T. rex beast mode in 27 steps, featuring intricate dinosaur-inspired molded scales and an articulated jaw with molded teeth. MEGATRON’s dino head and tail also become his classic claw hands, and fans can add laser fire effects by placing fire blasts accessories inside his dino head (sold separately with other figures, subject to availability). MEGATRON (BEAST) includes a Golden Disk card that reveals a possible destiny of a key character. Collect other KINGDOM figures to reveal all 3 alternate destiny variants for each character (each sold separately, subject to availability)!
Worlds collide when the MAXIMALS and PREDACONS join the fight, coming together with the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS in an epic battle that will alter their destiny forever. Adult fans nostalgic for the original TRANSFORMERS animation and kids discovering classic characters for the first time can share and experience exciting play patterns for all generations. Available at most major toy retailers and for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com and Walmart.com beginning September 26, 2020 at 5PM EST.


PULSE EXCLUSIVES
Transformers: Prime Deluxe War Breakdown and Vehicon 2-Pack
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $39.99 / Available: October 10, 2020)
This 2-pack includes both WAR BREAKDOWN and VEHICON figures inspired by the TRANSFORMERS: PRIME animated series, along with the buildable ZAMU and IGU ARMS MICRON weapon accessories featured in the original WAR BREAKDOWN and VEHICON 2012 packs. VEHICON converts from robot to jet mode, Rhinoceros-like ZAMU converts into a hammer weapon accessory for War Breakdown, and Iguana-like IGU converts into a blaster weapon accessory for VEHICON.
Fans can celebrate the 10th anniversary of the first season of TRANSFORMERS: PRIME with these special reissue figures featuring original deco and labels. Originally a limited release figure in Japan in 2012, The TRANSFORMERS: PRIME WAR BREAKDOWN is now available in the US & Canada for the first time. Available exclusively in the US & Canada on HasbroPulse.com, with pre-orders beginning September 26, 2020 at 5PM EST.


Transformers: Prime Voyager Hades Megatron
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $34.99 / Available: October 10, 2020)
The HADES MEGATRON figure inspired by the TRANSFORMERS: PRIME animated series, converts from robot to jet mode, and includes 2 buildable DECEPTICON HADES and GORA II ARMS MICRON weapon accessories featured in the original pack sold in Japan. Bat-like DECEPTICON HADES converts into a winged backpack to attach on MEGATRON or as a scythe weapon accessory, while the Gorilla-like GORA II converts into signature MEGATRON weapon, a fusion cannon accessory.
Fans can celebrate the 10th anniversary of the first season of TRANSFORMERS: PRIME with this special reissue figure featuring original deco and labels. Originally a limited release figure in Japan in 2012, The TRANSFORMERS: PRIME HADES MEGATRON is now available in the US & Canada for the first time. Available exclusively in the US & Canada on HasbroPulse.com, with pre-orders beginning September 26, 2020 at 5PM EST.


WALMART EXCLUSIVES
Transformers R.E.D. – Transformers Prime Arcee
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $19.99 / Available: January 1, 2021)
The TRANSFORMERS R.E.D. [Robot Enhanced Design] PRIME ARCEE figure stands at 6 inches and is non-converting, giving fans an enhanced robot mode with a sleek, “kibble-free” form. The reliable AUTOBOT soldier, ARCEE, from The TRANSFORMERS: PRIME animated series features 26 points of articulation, 60 deco ops, and comes with 11 accessories including 2 ion blasters, 2 sets of alt hands, 2 forearm blades accessories with slash effects, and a dark Energon crystal accessory. The chest piece can also be removed to reveal figure detail beneath, inspired by what would be the inner workings of a TRANSFORMERS robot.
Fans can enhance their TRANSFORMERS collection with TRANSFORMERS R.E.D. [Robot Enhanced Design] figures. All figures in the collection are 6-inches in scale and inspired by iconic characters from the TRANSFORMERS universe, including G1, TRANSFORMERS: PRIME, BEAST WARS: TRANSFORMERS, and beyond. R.E.D. figures do not convert, but are highly poseable and were designed to bring collectors the most screen-accurate versions of their favorite characters to display on their shelves. Look for other R.E.D. figures to enhance your collection (each sold separately, subject to availability). TRANSFORMERS R.E.D. PRIME ARCEE is available exclusively at Walmart. Pre-orders begin September 26, 2020 at 5PM EST.


Transformers R.E.D. – Transformers Beast Wars Cheetor
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $19.99 / Available: January 1, 2021)
The TRANSFORMERS R.E.D. [Robot Enhanced Design] BEAST WARS CHEETOR figure stands at 6 inches and is non-converting, giving fans an enhanced robot mode with a sleek, “kibble-free” form. The brave MAXIMAL scout, CHEETOR, from The BEAST WARS: TRANSFORMERS animated series features 26 points of articulation, 71 deco ops, and comes with 8 accessories including 2 sets of alt hands, a tail blaster, an Energon crystal, and 2 blast effect accessories. The chest piece can also be removed to reveal figure detail beneath, inspired by what would be the inner workings of a TRANSFORMERS robot.
Fans can enhance their TRANSFORMERS collection with TRANSFORMERS R.E.D. [Robot Enhanced Design] figures. All figures in the collection are 6-inches in scale and inspired by iconic characters from the TRANSFORMERS universe, including G1, TRANSFORMERS: PRIME, BEAST WARS: TRANSFORMERS, and beyond. R.E.D. figures do not convert, but are highly poseable and were designed to bring collectors the most screen-accurate versions of their favorite characters to display on their shelves. Look for other R.E.D. figures to enhance your collection (each sold separately, subject to availability). TRANSFORMERS R.E.D. BEAST WARS CHEETOR is available exclusively at Walmart. Pre-orders begin September 26, 2020 at 5PM EST.


AMAZON EXCLUSIVE
Transformers: Generations War for Cybertron Galactic Odyssey Autobot Clones 2-Pack
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $39.99 / Available: December 1, 2020)
The GALACTIC ODYSSEY AUTOBOT CLONES 2-Pack collection includes 3.5-inch tall AUTOBOT FASTLANE and CLOUDRAKER figures. FASTLANE converts into racecar mode and CLOUDRAKER converts into jet mode, but also feature twin robot modes. The AUTOBOT CLONES Pack also includes 1 of 5 planet cards with key details about the featured planets. Fans can collect other GALACTIC ODYSSEY figures to explore more planets in the TRANSFORMERS universe (each sold separately, subject to availability)!
As the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS speed through space during the events of EARTHRISE, special side missions take some of their members off course. Their duties lead them to unfamiliar planets where they encounter epic adventures and unknown dangers. Now fans can come along for the journey and explore the TRANSFORMERS universe through the GALACTIC ODYSSEY COLLECTION. This pack is 3 of 5 in the GALACTIC ODYSSEY COLLECTION and fans can complete their clones collection and pit AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS against each other with WFC-E30 DECEPTICON CLONES Pack featuring WINGSPAN and POUNCE (sold separately, subject to availability). TRANSFORMERS GALACTIC ODYSSEY AUTOBOT CLONES 2-Pack is available exclusively on Amazon.com. Pre-orders begin September 26, 2020 at 5PM EST.

[Sinnertwin]

They do look nice, especially that artwork.
I'm over the moon that we got another version of G1 Prime in the Kingdom line. The franchise is in safe hands.

[SMHFConvoy]

Nothing on Studio Series '86?

[nalops]

Nothing official yet.

[SharkyMcShark]

Cyclonus looks better and better. The knees were mistransformed in some of the earlier official photos

[Bidoofdude]

Kingdom is looking to be a fantastic end to the WFC trilogy. So many awesome reveals, and no doubt more, judging from that art.

Figures on the definite list for me:
- Warpath
- Cyclonus
- Cheetor
- Optimus Primal
- Megatron

I’m probably going to follow through with the other Beast Wars guys. The packaging is absolutely awesome, probably the best we’ve seen in CHUG lines. More cardboard and less plastic.

I’m most excited for Galvatron, he looks great judging from the art. One of the leakers apparently has said Gears isn’t getting made after all and his inclusion on the artwork is wrong. Hope it turns out to be wrong, Huffer too.

[Tha_Phantom]

Nothing on Studio Series '86?

Nothing mentioned, but did anyone notice that both Hot Rod and Kup were absent from that Kingdom artwork? We can clearly see Arcee, UM, Galvatron and Cyclonus though. So SS86 is looking more and more likely.

Otherwise, I'm loving everything I'm seeing of Kingdom so far. Preordered the entire first wave off BBTS and am even considering a second set to keep sealed because the box art looks so awesome. Bravo Hasbro!

[jimoinj]

The optimus prime looks much worse than earthrise version, like a minibot. Warpath isnt very good either. Cyclonus looks like a good update however. Not reall interested in the Beast Wars stuff.

[MayzaPrime]

The optimus prime looks much worse than earthrise version, like a minibot. Warpath isnt very good either. Cyclonus looks like a good update however. Not reall interested in the Beast Wars stuff.

Pretty sure that the Kingdom Prime is to scale in with the Titan Ark

[Paulbot]

Yes he’s a scout/legends class figure. The rationale is the same as when the original Cybertron Legends class was introduced - entry level versions of the main characters. (How this is different to Authentics and Cyberverse?!) In terms of scale further info was provided about the mini Rattrap.

The new boxes look great but was purposes of inspecting the figure for QC issues becomes harder. Does he have two fists? Is the gun there. Does he have a right leg? Wait until you open!

[Skyfire]

The new boxes look great but was purposes of inspecting the figure for QC issues becomes harder.
It's the Masterpiece Gauntlet!

This lineup is pretty good. I'll be getting Warpath, Huffer, Gears, Inferno, Cyclonus, Galvatron and maybe Tracks and Ultra Magnus.

Some more shots:
https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/09/26/hasbro-pulsecon-2020-transformers-kingdom-toy-reveals-420380

[reillyd]

I missed the live broadcast and they haven?t put video of it up yet. But was anything actually said about the Titan size ark (did they give it a name, for example?). Some people have said the artwork is reminiscent of the Last Autobot, but the colours are completely wrong from what I remember them to be which were blue and gold...... and the last autobot DID have its own ship mode which looked nothing like the ark.

[Bidoofdude]

I missed the live broadcast and they haven?t put video of it up yet. But was anything actually said about the Titan size ark (did they give it a name, for example?). Some people have said the artwork is reminiscent of the Last Autobot, but the colours are completely wrong from what I remember them to be which were blue and gold...... and the last autobot DID have its own ship mode which looked nothing like the ark.

Nothing has been officially said. We’re going off the artwork. The art is apparently what they used to pitch the line to executives, before anything was actually designed. That’s why many characters have just a generic G1/BW look different to their actual figures.

So the Ark bot may end up different to what we see there, but it should probably be along the same lines.

[reillyd]

Thanks Bio for that explanation. I?d seen the image, but without the context. That explains why the artwork didn?t match all the figures that were previewed too! Much obliged ;)

[griffin]

TakaraTomy have also jumped in on the Kingdom reveals by tweeting out some nice clear group photos (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/09/26/transformers-war-for-cybertron-kingdom-wave-1-production-sample-images-420625), suggesting that they will be releasing them in Japan at about the same time as Hasbro.

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[Sinnertwin]

Ok, so what colour Megatron will those that buy one be getting?
Same thread, two different shades & they're quite apart in tone.

[griffin]

The TakaraTomy images look clearer in a white light, so I'd imagine that they would be more accurate... at least, that's what I'm hoping, as Megatron looks better purple than pink (to me).

[Autocon]

We cant call him grapeface anymore :(

[Paulbot]

I think the Takara image is having a CYMK/RBG issue. That face is too red to be right.

[DELTAprime]

I think the Takara image is having a CYMK/RBG issue. That face is too red to be right.

Probably a photography issue.

Though the first thing that came to mind for me was it might be a prototype with incorrect colours.

[Zommael]

I wonder if we can predict some of the Generations Selects from what's been (officially) revealed so far?

Core

Sub-deluxes haven't had a lot of Selects redecoes, but I think Packrat especially is almost a given, probably with a pack-in to justify the price.

Rattrap - Packrat
Optimus Prime - the usual, Ultra Magnus (maybe) and Nemesis Prime (likely). Nemesis would be an easy one to pack-in with Packrat.
Vertebreak - Nah

Deluxe

Cheetor - Shadow Panther, obviously, unless that gets released in the mainline or Netflix line
Blackarachnia - it seems unlikely for Tarantulus, as the proportions don't work; I also think the name "Ractonite" suggests some sort of spider-skeleton that might serve as a replacement for Tarantulus, since the name is notoriously difficult to trademark. For that reason, I'm gonna go out on a limb and suggest a possible Airachnid redeco for Blackarachnia to celebrate Prime's 10th anniversary.
Warpath - I'm coming up with nothing
Paleotrex - Dinobot II, maybe?

Voyager

Cyclonus - nothing is immediately obvious, but they could do Artfire again I guess
Optimus Primal - Burning Convoy seems like an inevitability, but if we're lucky Hasbro might at least make it closer to the Universe 2002 release rather than just a straight clear red

Leader

Megatron - T-Wrecks, obviously

[Paulbot]

Killing Jar Cyclonus (yellow and green)
Warpath as Treds (ehobby Gobots repaint )

[griffin]

TakaraTomy have tweeted out several images of Voyager Optimus Primal, in both modes and with the other two Kingdom Voyager Optimus Prime toys (to show size comparison)... all put together here (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/10/13/transformers-kingdom-voyager-optimus-primal-production-sample-images-421918).

[SharkyMcShark]

I wonder if we can predict some of the Generations Selects from what's been (officially) revealed so far?

Core

Sub-deluxes haven't had a lot of Selects redecoes, but I think Packrat especially is almost a given, probably with a pack-in to justify the price.

Rattrap - Packrat
Optimus Prime - the usual, Ultra Magnus (maybe) and Nemesis Prime (likely). Nemesis would be an easy one to pack-in with Packrat.
Vertebreak - Nah

Deluxe

Cheetor - Shadow Panther, obviously, unless that gets released in the mainline or Netflix line
Blackarachnia - it seems unlikely for Tarantulus, as the proportions don't work; I also think the name "Ractonite" suggests some sort of spider-skeleton that might serve as a replacement for Tarantulus, since the name is notoriously difficult to trademark. For that reason, I'm gonna go out on a limb and suggest a possible Airachnid redeco for Blackarachnia to celebrate Prime's 10th anniversary.
Warpath - I'm coming up with nothing
Paleotrex - Dinobot II, maybe?

Voyager

Cyclonus - nothing is immediately obvious, but they could do Artfire again I guess
Optimus Primal - Burning Convoy seems like an inevitability, but if we're lucky Hasbro might at least make it closer to the Universe 2002 release rather than just a straight clear red

Leader

Megatron - T-Wrecks, obviously

If the Dinobot leak is true then I'll expect that we might get a Beast Wars Grimlock at some point.

[griffin]

TakaraTomy have tweeted out several really clear images of Paleotrex (https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/takara-tomy-share-new-kd-ex-01-paleotrex-images/45370/), in both modes, as accessories and in its various parts (like the Weaponizers from Siege and Earthrise... to be called Fossilizers in Kingdom).

[griffin]

Some images from TakaraTomy of Kingdom Blackarachnia (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/11/10/takara-tomy-transformers-kingdom-blackarachnia-official-production-sample-images-423830), and next to Megatron.

[Bidoofdude]

Megatron shaping up to look super great, detailed and accurate. Some of the initial pics made him look like a very bright too sunburnt looking purple, I'm glad they look mostly normal.

[Felix]

Cyclonus looks like he belongs in the Studio '86 series! Being cynical I'm guessing Jazz was swapped in for him at the last minute to give more autobots to the lineup, seeing as Jazz is a lot more hollow & basic looking than the rest and was originally intended for earthrise or kingdom

[nalops]

Cyclonus looks like he belongs in the Studio '86 series! Being cynical I'm guessing Jazz was swapped in for him at the last minute to give more autobots to the lineup, seeing as Jazz is a lot more hollow & basic looking than the rest and was originally intended for earthrise or kingdom

I think they're definitely meant to complement each other but doubt Cyclonus was meant for 86. The Kingdom figs continue with the 5mm and effects ports while 86 doesn't.

[Autocon]

Does it look like to anyone else Blackarachnias feet are enlongated hooves?

[reillyd]

Does it look like to anyone else Blackarachnias feet are enlongated hooves?

I do now, thanks Autocon! grumble grumble

[Autocon]

Oh your most welcome :D

[griffin]

As noted in the wave 2 Kingdom news topic, this is a link to a collection of photos of the FIRST wave in-hand (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/11/20/transformers-wfc-kingdom-complete-wave-1-in-hand-mega-gallery-424293)... which I found out later, this is due to Hasbro America once again sending out a box of free toys to major American fansites... containing all eleven toys in the first wave of Kingdom, which won't be released to stores for another couple of months. (probably show up in American stores in the weeks before Christmas, but won't show up here until some time in January or February)

A better report (but less photos) can be seen here at BWTF.com (https://www.bwtf.com/events/kingdom-unboxing).... which tells us that this was a coordinated unboxing, live online, with several fansites sent the box of toys to open at the same time with people from Hasbro talking them through each one.


Transformers unboxing events started in 2018 where fans would gather off-site from New York Comic-Con to get a first hand look at upcoming Transformers products. In past years this took on the form of a gathering of fans from web sites, Youtube channels and more. However, in 2020 we find ourselves in the midst of a pandemic which has forced most meetings to become virtual for safety reasons. That means this year's "unboxing" event was also virtual, held over Zoom Conferencing. The featured product? The entire first wave of War for Cybertron: Kingdom figures! The box of toys was shipped to several venues ahead of the event, so there were several days where I had to ignore these figures, and believe me that was a challenge.

On hand from the Hasbro side were several members of the Transformers team. They included Ben Montano, Rachel Fleming, Ran Sun, Leonard Panzica and Mark Maher. From the media side folks from Transformers mainstays including Seibertron.com, TFW2005.com, TFU.info and Radio Free Cybertron were on hand as well. Hasbro guided us in terms of which items to open and when. As we opened toys we would offer feedback and questions about the items. There were a lot of compliments all around for the Kingdom toys. Kingdom is notable for being the line where long time Senior Design Manager on Transformers departed (joining the Power Rangers team). Taking over is Leonard Panzica and his team, most of whom have had past Transformers experience on lines such as Dark of the Moon and Prime.