New reveals NOV 11th Ectotron & Studio Series

[Flukey]

From Hasbro livestream, showing off not only SS Bumblebee Movie – Voyager Starscream but new SS, Bumblebee Movie – Deluxe B-127 (Cybertronian Bumblebee) and finally DOTM Deluxe Dino (which for me is a day 1 purchase)

https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/11/13/hasbro-livestream-11-13-20-tf-x-ghostbusters-studio-series-and-more-423997

[griffin]

Official images and info. (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/11/13/official-pics-and-info-for-transformers-afterlife-ectotron-and-studio-series-reveals-424057)

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TARGET EXCLUSIVE
Transformers: Generations – Transformers Collaborative: Ghostbusters: Afterlife Ecto-1 Ectotron
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $49.99 / Available: 01/01/2021)
Worlds collide in this TRANSFORMERS-Ghostbusters mash-up as the iconic Ecto-1 Cadillac from the Ghostbusters: Afterlife movie now as a TRANSFORMERS robot – the ECTO-1 ECTOTRON! He ain’t afraid of no ghosts. ECTOTRON stands at 7 inches tall, converts between Ecto-1 and robot mode in 22 steps, comes with a Proton Pack, Blaster accessories, classic Slimer ghost figure, Ghostbusters Afterlife-inspired Muncher ghost figure, and an issue number 1 of the “Transformers Ghostbusters Ghosts of Cybertron” comic book from IDW Publishing, featuring an exclusive cover. The figure also features an updated head sculpt, including updated Ecto-Goggles, inspired by Ghostbusters: Afterlife and afterlife Tech Specs showing the capabilities of ECTOTRON, including strength, speed, and bust-abilty.

TRANSFORMERS robots have always been MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE, but now, through the TRANSFORMERS Collaborative, fans can experience these larger than life characters as they team-up, mash-up, and meet up with other characters, teams and people who share this same special quality. Available exclusively at Target and for pre-order on Target.com on Friday November 13, 2020 at 1:00pm EST.


STUDIO SERIES
Transformers: Studio Series 70 Deluxe Transformers: Bumblebee B-127
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $19.99 / Available: 05/01/2021)
This Studio Series 70 Deluxe Class Transformers: Bumblebee-inspired BUMBLEBEE B-127 figure stands at 4.5 inches tall, features vivid, movie-inspired deco, comes with a blaster accessory and converts between robot and Cybertronian vehicle modes in 20 steps. In the “Cybertron Falls” scene from Transformers: Bumblebee, the AUTOBOTS must fall back and escape from the planet as the DECEPTICONS take CYBERTON. OPTIMUS PRIME assigns AUTOBOT scout B-127 an important mission – to establish a base on a well-hidden planet called Earth. Fans can remove the backdrop, pose the figure out with the included blaster accessory and imagine recreating this classic movie moment!

Reach past the big screen and build the ultimate TRANSFORMERS collection with Studio Series figures (each sold separately, subject to availability), inspired by iconic movie scenes and designed with specs and details to reflect the TRANSFORMERS movie universe. Available at most major toy retailers and for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com on Friday November 13, 2020 at 1:00pm EST.
Transformers: Studio Series 71 Deluxe Transformers: Dark of the Moon Autobot Dino
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $19.99 / Available: 05/01/2021)
This Studio Series 71 Deluxe Class Transformers: Dark of the Moon-inspired AUTOBOT DINO figure stands at 4.5 inches tall, features vivid, movie-inspired deco, comes with 2 blade accessories and converts between robot and sportscar modes in 27 steps. In the “High Speed Chase” scene from Transformers: Dark of the Moon, the Dreads pursue the AUTOBOTS on the highway in an effort to take SENTINEL PRIME. AUTOBOT DINO latches his blades onto HATCHET, steering him into the AUTOBOT blaster-fire, and launches him into oncoming traffic. Fans can remove the backdrop, pose the figure out with the included blade accessories and imagine recreating this classic movie moment!

Reach past the big screen and build the ultimate TRANSFORMERS collection with Studio Series figures (each sold separately, subject to availability), inspired by iconic movie scenes and designed with specs and details to reflect the TRANSFORMERS movie universe. Available at most major toy retailers and for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com on Friday November 13, 2020 at 1:00pm EST.

[griffin]

So we get the expected redeco of Cliffjumper as Bumble... uh, B127.
Man, Hasbro is really bad at colour matching yellows, when there is painted clear plastic (like with Earthrise Sunstreaker).

Is that a real car mode for Dino? It doesn't note anything in the text about it being officially licensed, so maybe Hasbro still has no access to the official license (which Mattel owned at the time of the DOTM Movie, so we were left with redeco toys for Dino). The robot mode reminds me of Stinger.

And another Ectotron... with some minor wear, new head and extra ghost figurine.
If it doesn't come here, being a US Target exclusive is not good (for us).
I would have preferred to see a Ghostbusters 2 deco... even if they couldn't remould the roof-pack to match.

[nalops]

Dino is definitely not licensed. It doesn't look much like a Ferrari 458 plus no logo. Guessing Mattel still has it, or at least not-Hasbro. Seems like Ferrari are pretty strict even about likeness.

They'll probably do Ectotron 2 for the 35th anniversary of that film. This one's promoting Ghostbusters Afterlife.

[Magnus]

The licence to make diecast Ferrari models moved from Mattel to the May Cheong Group in 2015, so diecast Ferraris are now made by Maisto and Bburago.

However, in 2018, TakaraTOMY announced that it would be making Ferraris as part of its Tomica line of small diecast cars, which would be "produced under licence of M.C.G.: Maisto and Bburago." This phrase looks like TakaraTOMY had to negotiate with the May Cheong Group to get the rights to make Ferrari models.

I was thinking that perhaps back in 2011, the exclusive arrangement with Mattel prevented Hasbro from making a licensed Dino, and it seems to have happened again, except this time the May Cheong Group is the holder of the exclusive rights.

[Paulbot]

Most people say Earthrise Sunstreaker’s yellow photographs terribly so could be the same with B127. And it was expected but feels a pretty quick repaint.

Afterlife. Maverick. What’s the next postponed movie a TF tie in will come out early for?

[Flukey]

in hand images of B127 and Dino, https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/11/14/takara-tomy-studio-series-b-127-and-dino-production-sample-images-424101#images

For Dino and the car mode not being an exact Ferrari doesn't bother me, like Blitzwing not being an F4, as when displayed it'll be in Robot mode and is very similar to its on screen form

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

That B127 would make a great Animated Wasp homage. I'd kind of like to see Dino done in G1 Shrapnel colours too.

[christalcase]

Finally, a proper Dino figure! Too bad it looks like most of the car shell fold up as panels on his back /torso.

[nalops]

Dino and B-127 are up on Zing and EB Games websites. $45 though which seems excessive.

[griffin]

The street date for the new Ectotron toy was January 1st (exclusive to Target), and right on cue, it has been found at Retail in the US (https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/12/31/transformers-kingdom-wave-1-core-class-transformers-x-ghostbusters-afterlife-ectotron-out-at-us-retail-426818).

[griffin]

In-hand images of the new mould Dino toy (https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/01/21/transformers-studio-series-ss-71-dark-of-the-moon-dino-in-hand-images-427623)... the first Dino toy to not be a mere redeco.

[Krayt]

https://www.myer.com.au/p/ghostbusters-transformers-generations-ectotron-ecto-1

Here's a surprise.... Ectotron at Myer!!!

[griffin]

Oooo, that's the second one... which wasn't originally planned for here, but I think popcultcha had it recently too.