Hasbro Pulscon 2021 Transformers reveals

[griffin]

Info and images taken from here (https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/10/22/hasbro-pulsecon-2021-transformers-panel-recap-443361), so check that link out if you want to see more from the online-only event (the event was supposed to be geo-blocked to just US & UK, but if Hasbro post up a copy online that is available to watch, I'll add it).

Remember, there were two Transformers panels - one toy and one entertainment... which this coverage appears to include both.



Overview of Entertainment Panel


Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts:

Rise Of The Beasts premiere in June 24, 2022 bringing Beast Wars characters to the movies for the first time
Anthony Ramos video from Cuzco. He is a big Cheetor fan, excited to be in the movie with Cheetor.


Transformers the Experience

New immersive virtual experience.
Touring attraction, walk-through experience
Partnership with creators of Marvel Avengers stations


Tranformers VR

Transformers Beyond Reality
Join Autobots and use Cybertronian-based tech to save earth and planet Cybertron.
The Decepticons are using synthetic Dark Energon to corrupt Cybertron and strip Earth of its resources.
Evergreen/Cyberverse designs in-game


Transformers x Smite – Battle Of Gods

Smite is a free-to-play, third-person multiplayer online battle arena video game developed and published by Hi-Rez Studios
New Transformers characters and skins to be available in November 16th.
Who would win: Optimus Prime vs Hercules, or Poseidon vs Megatron?
Cinematic trailer – nice classic touchup of G1 theme!
Starscream, Megatron, Optimus featured
Update for all major platforms


Transformers Earth Wars

Bringing more Beast Wars characters in a combination of ways.
Beast Wars Combiners Magnaboss and Tripredacus coming soon!


Transformers Devastation Original Soundtrack To Be Available for streaming

Special appearance of Vince DeCola, Kenny Meredith and Bob Reynolds
Music video of them playing from the score in-stream: Transformers Face the Devastation song


Transformers Legacy Official Wave 1 Reveal

Legacy brings back your favorite characters to 1 toyline.
Characters from different universes to be set into the Generations line.
New fresh take on the Generations line.
New play pattern: Energon weapons and armor
Energon weapons can combine into new weapons (and perhaps for a combiner?)


Deluxe Skids

Energon Axe, can combine with the plastic
Clear tinted plastic, will have tinted sunroof
Blasters can combine.
Heavily based on the G1 look.


Deluxe Dragtrip

G1 appearance-look in all of the yellow, inspired from the “Masquerade” G1 episode.
2 Dark Energon blasters, combine into rifle that hearkens his double-barreled blasters.
First of five Stunticons to form Menasor.
No combiner mode shown yet.


Deluxe Transformers Prime Arcee

Designed by Hisashi Yuki while Marcelo Matere draw concert art.
Includes two Energon blades which can combine into a shield.
Also one Energon blaster.


Deluxe Kickback

Presented as the leader of the Insecticon army.
He has metallic paint under the clear yellow chest, G1 toy inspired.
He comes with two energon-infused slicer weapons that can combine into swords
They used realistic textures similar to the ones used in Kingdom Beast Wars toys to Kickback’s wings.


Voyager Bulkhead

Designed by Yuya Onishi while Marcelo Matere draw concert art.
Feet fold down to become doors in the back of alt mode.
The mace can be stored behind feet in alt mode.
Cloth cover on the back of the truck comes off and becomes a SWAT shield
Energon-infused gatling gun blaster


Leader Laser Prime

Comes with tanker which can open up to become a battle station like the original toy.
Includes Energon Sword and Axe can combine.
He also comes with the Matrix of Leadership which can be stored in his chest.
The Matrix can energon-infuse with his axe.
Blaster of the battle station can detach to become a hand-held blaster for the robot mode.


Legacy Packaging

Boxes are more angular
Key poster art on the side panel
Closed Leader Class boxes.
Voyager and Deluxe feature small windows.
Complete character art in the front.
New packaging chase: QR codes. This for all except core class. It takes you to specific character page which will show tech-specs and bios (still under construction).


PulseCon exclusives

Decepticons Forever Ravage 2-packaging
Galvatron Unicron Companion Pack


Transformers Hall of Fame 2021 Inductees

War for Cybertron Kingdom Toy – Tigatron
Beast Wars Season 1 Character – Inferno
Human inductees

John Mischetta Jr. – G1 Blurr voice actor.
Guido Guidi – Artist







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Does anyone remember the "Transformers Experience (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php/21931)" that was announced to be starting up in early 2016, by the Singapore company Cityneon / VictoryHill, for Las Vegas?
Well, this is it.... 6 years later. (which means covid had nothing to do with the delay)

It was originally announced in November 2015 for an opening in April in Las Vegas, and then pushed back to late 2016 because they wanted to do the Avengers Experience first (probably thought it was better to cash in on the franchise that was doing better at that time, and it was going to be another year and a bit until the next Transformers movie was due out anyway).
Then in December 2017 they finally did their first Transformers exhibit in China, which sounds like it was what they were planning to do in Las Vegas (there is a promo video of it on youtube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5t4r7wFvUE) for those wanting to know what the American one should look like).

So this one for 2022 is obviously for America, but I don't know yet when or where, but now that it has been officially announced, but I would imagine that there would be some promotional material released soon by CityNeon (https://cityneongroup.com/newsroom/). (if it is around for a year or so and still for Las Vegas, it would be an incentive to travel back to America again next year, and stop off at the Transformers Ride at Universal Studios again on the way)
The interesting thing is that their initial global license that they announced in 2015 for Transformers was apparently only for 8 years until June 2023, but with the long delay in getting it to America, I would imagine that they would have renewed/extended it, as it wouldn't give them much time left for this American run... and if they were still planning to ship it around the world for other countries.

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Meanwhile, over on Hasbro's facebook page, we have the new official images for Legacy wave one (https://www.facebook.com/transformers/posts/6229688717101270), and official images for their two event exclusives - Galvatron & Unicron Companion Pack, and the Ravage 2-pack (https://www.facebook.com/transformers/posts/6229688153767993). Both were expected to be released here in Australia (Galvatron at Amazon, Ravage at EBGames), but neither of them are currently showing as available... so we might have to wait until Monday to see if we are still getting them here. I will ask if they are still coming here, and that the listings should be activated now.

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[griffin]

The official product information for the first wave of the Legacy toys, Galvatron and Ravage.

The Hasbro Pulse page says (https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-generations-war-for-cybertron-leader-behold-galvatron-unicron-companion-pack) that Galvatron is slated for release in March next year, so if it does get listed here in Australia, it would be a pre-order as well.

Harness the power of Energon with the Transformers: Legacy Voyager Prime Universe Bulkhead robot toy! Bulkhead may be a gentle giant most of the time, but this Wrecker is always ready to kick some tailpipe.
Universes continue to collide! Transformers: Legacy brings together fan-favorite characters from across the Transformers multiverse. Figures feature deco inspired by their universe with an updated Generations design. In honor of the almost 40-year legacy of Transformers entertainment, the fandoms come together from across the Transformers multiverse, all in one toy line.
Includes: figure, 3 accessories, and instructions.


TRANSFORMERS PRIME-INSPIRED DESIGN: This Transformers: Legacy 7-inch Prime Universe Bulkhead robot toy is inspired by the animated series, Transformers: Prime, updated with a Generations-style design
UNIVERSES COLLIDE: Universes continue to collide with Transformers: Legacy! This epic line of Transformers toys brings together fan-favorite characters from across the Transformers multiverse
2 EPIC MODES: Action figure converts from robot to army van mode in 30 steps. Comes with a mace hand attachment and shield accessory
HARNESS THE POWER OF ENERGON: Gear up with Cybertron’s most powerful substance, Energon! This Transformers Prime Universe Bulkhead figure comes with an Energon gatling blaster that attaches in both modes
QR CODE: Scan the QR code on each package to reveal character tech specs from across the multiverse! Collect other Legacy figures to reveal their character tech specs (each sold separately, subject to availability)


Harness the power of Energon with the Transformers: Legacy Deluxe Kickback robot toy! Kickback is an espionage expert, making allies only to manipulate them to further his own agenda.

Universes continue to collide! Transformers: Legacy brings together fan-favorite characters from across the Transformers multiverse. Figures feature deco inspired by their universe with an updated Generations design. In honor of the almost 40-year legacy of Transformers entertainment, the fandoms come together from across the Transformers multiverse, all in one toy line.
Includes: figure, 3 accessories, and instructions.


TRANSFORMERS G1-INSPIRED DESIGN: This Transformers: Legacy 5.5-inch Kickback robot toy is inspired by the animated series, The Transformers, updated with a Generations-style design
UNIVERSES COLLIDE: Universes continue to collide with Transformers: Legacy! This epic line of Transformers toys brings together fan-favorite characters from across the Transformers multiverse
2 EPIC MODES: Action figure converts from robot to grasshopper mode in 14 steps. Comes with a blaster accessory
HARNESS THE POWER OF ENERGON: Gear up with the most powerful substance on Cybertron, Energon! This Transformers Kickback figure comes with a 2 Energon blade accessories that attach in both modes
QR CODE: Scan the QR code on each package to reveal character tech specs from across the multiverse! Collect other Legacy figures to reveal their character tech specs (each sold separately, subject to availability)


Harness the power of Energon with the Transformers: Legacy Deluxe Prime Universe Arcee robot toy! Don’t let her size fool you. Arcee is tough-as-nails, fiercely loyal, and always armed with a witty one-liner.

Universes continue to collide! Transformers: Legacy brings together fan-favorite characters from across the Transformers multiverse. Figures feature deco inspired by their universe with an updated Generations design. In honor of the almost 40-year legacy of Transformers entertainment, the fandoms come together from across the Transformers multiverse, all in one toy line.
Includes: figure, 3 accessories, and instructions.


TRANSFORMERS PRIME-INSPIRED DESIGN: This Transformers: Legacy 5.5-inch Prime Universe Arcee robot toy is inspired by the animated series, Transformers: Prime, updated with a Generations-style design
UNIVERSES COLLIDE: Universes continue to collide with Transformers: Legacy! This epic line of Transformers toys brings together fan-favorite characters from across the Transformers multiverse
2 EPIC MODES: Action figure converts from robot to motorcycle mode in 20 steps. Comes with dual-bladed wheel weapon accessory
HARNESS THE POWER OF ENERGON: Gear up with the most powerful substance on Cybertron, Energon! This Transformers Prime Universe Arcee figure comes with 2 combining Energon blade accessories that attach in both modes
QR CODE: Scan the QR code on each package to reveal character tech specs from across the multiverse! Collect other Legacy figures to reveal their character tech specs (each sold separately, subject to availability)

Harness the power of Energon with the Transformers: Legacy Deluxe Dragstrip robot toy! To Dragstrip, winning is everything. He would rather be scrapped than lose.
Universes continue to collide! Transformers: Legacy brings together fan-favorite characters from across the Transformers multiverse. Figures feature deco inspired by their universe with an updated Generations design. In honor of the almost 40-year legacy of Transformers entertainment, the fandoms come together from across the Transformers multiverse, all in one toy line.
Includes: figure, 2 accessories, and instructions.


TRANSFORMERS G1-INSPIRED DESIGN: This Transformers: Legacy 5.5-inch Decepticon Dragstrip robot toy is inspired by the animated series, The Transformers, updated with a Generations-style design
UNIVERSES COLLIDE: Universes continue to collide with Transformers: Legacy! This epic line of Transformers toys brings together fan-favorite characters from across the Transformers multiverse
2 EPIC MODES: Action figure converts from robot to racecar mode in 17 steps. Comes with 2 blaster accessories
COMBINE TO FORM MENASOR: Collect other Transformers: Legacy combiner figures to form Menasor! (Each sold separately, subject to availability.) Decepticon Dragstrip toy combines as the Menasor figure’s right arm
QR CODE: Scan the QR code on each package to reveal character tech specs from across the multiverse! Collect other Legacy figures to reveal their character tech specs (each sold separately, subject to availability)


Harness the power of Energon with the Transformers: Legacy Deluxe Autobot Skids robot toy! Skids may be a bit of a daydreamer, but he’s a fast learner and can think on his feet.

Universes continue to collide! Transformers: Legacy brings together fan-favorite characters from across the Transformers multiverse. Figures feature deco inspired by their universe with an updated Generations design. In honor of the almost 40-year legacy of Transformers entertainment, the fandoms come together from across the Transformers multiverse, all in one toy line.
Includes: figure, 3 accessories, and instructions.


TRANSFORMERS G1-INSPIRED DESIGN: This Transformers: Legacy 5.5-inch Autobot Skids robot toy is inspired by the animated series, The Transformers, updated with a Generations-style design
UNIVERSES COLLIDE: Universes continue to collide with Transformers: Legacy! This epic line of Transformers toys brings together fan-favorite characters from across the Transformers multiverse
2 EPIC MODES: Action figure converts from robot to turbo car mode in 14 steps. Comes with 2 blaster accessories
HARNESS THE POWER OF ENERGON: Gear up with the most powerful substance on Cybertron, Energon! This Transformers Autobot Skids figure comes with 2 combining Energon axe blade accessories that attach in both modes
QR CODE: Scan the QR code on each package to reveal character tech specs from across the multiverse! Collect other Legacy figures to reveal their character tech specs (each sold separately, subject to availability)


Harness the power of Energon with the Transformers Legacy Series Leader G2 Universe Laser Optimus Prime robot toy! Optimus Prime fights bravely and selflessly for the freedom of all life forms.

Universes collide! Transformers: Legacy brings together fan-favorite characters from across the Transformers multiverse. Figures feature deco inspired by their universe with an updated Generations design. In honor of the almost 40-year legacy of Transformers entertainment, the fandoms come together from across the Transformers multiverse, all in one toy line.
Transformers: Legacy action figures are great kids’ toys and exciting collectibles for fans of all ages.
Includes: figure, 2 accessories, and instructions.


TRANSFORMERS G2-INSPIRED DESIGN: This Legacy Series Transformers 7-inch G2 Universe Laser Optimus Prime robot toy is inspired by the Transformers: Generation 2 animated series, updated with a Generations-style design
UNIVERSES COLLIDE: Universes collide with Transformers: Legacy! This epic line of Transformers toys brings together fan-favorite characters from across the Transformers multiverse
2 EPIC MODES: Action figure converts from robot to truck mode in 30 steps. Truck rig opens up into a battle station. Comes with blaster and Matrix of Leadership accessories
HARNESS THE POWER OF ENERGON: Gear up the most powerful substance on Cybertron, Energon! This Transformers G2 Universe Laser Optimus Prime figure comes with an Energon axe and sword accessories
QR CODE: Scan the QR code on each package to reveal character tech specs from across the multiverse! Collect other Legacy figures to reveal their character tech specs (each sold separately, subject to availability)


Behold, Galvatron! The Behold, Galvatron! Unicron Companion Pack features a Leader Class Galvatron figure in translucent deco, inspired by the scene from the 1986 film, The Transformers: The Movie, where Unicron reformats Megatron into Galvatron. Weaponize the herald of Unicron with a particle beam cannon and 2 side cannon weapon accessories, plus the Matrix of Leadership on a chain that the figure can hang around its neck. This pack also comes with 14 mini figures and 3 mini ships to display with your War for Cybertron Unicron figure (sold separately, subject to availability). Reimagine scenes from The Transformers: The Movie with this companion pack and add to your Unicron display!

Includes: Galvatron figure, 21 accessories, and instructions


Galvatron figure converts to galactic cannon mode in 33 steps
Translucent deco inspired by the scene from the The Transformers: The Movie where Unicron reformats Megatron into Galvatron
Comes with particle beam cannon, 2 side cannons, and Matrix of Leadership accessories
Includes 14 mini figures and 3 mini ships to display with War for Cybertron Unicron (sold separately, subject to availability)
Mini figures include: Arcee, Cyclonus, Dirge, Kup, Megatron, Perceptor, Scourge, Soundwave, Starscream, Ultra Magnus, Dinobot Swoop, Dinobot Slug, Grimlock, and Dinobot Snarl
Mini ships include: Minnow (Junkion ship), Revenge (Galvatron ship), and Quintesson Cruiser


Decepticons forever! From the iconic animated series Beast Wars: Transformers, this 2-pack is inspired by the scene where Ravage joins the Predacons, converts into his original Decepticon mini cassette mode, and leaps into the Transwarp Cruiser’s tape recorder. Ravage may have been reformatted into a Predacon, but after watching a secret message from his long-dead Decepticon leader, he realizes where his allegiances lie.

This pack features 2 versions of Ravage figures from the iconic scene: Covert Agent Ravage and Decepticons Forever Ravage, with 2 pistol weapon accessories and 2 blast effects. Covert Agent Ravage figure converts from robot to jaguar mode in 20 steps. Decepticons Forever Ravage figure converts from jaguar to mini cassette mode in 4 steps and comes with G1-inspired stickers to decorate the cassette mode. Pose out the figures in the scene with package art inspired by the command deck of the Transwarp Cruiser that Ravage captains.
Includes: 2 figures, 4 accessories, and instructions.


After the Great War, Ravage is reformatted into a Predacon, Covert Agent Ravage, and tasked with terminating the rogue Predacon, Megatron. But after the Golden Disk reveals a secret message from his long-dead Decepticon leader, he realizes where his loyalties lie. Decepticons forever!
This pack is inspired by the scene from the Beast Wars animated series where Ravage joins the Predacons, converts into his former mini cassette mode and leaps into the Transwarp Cruiser’s tape recorder
This pack includes Covert Agent Ravage and Decepticons Forever Ravage figures. Includes 2 pistol weapon accessories and 2 blast effects
Convert Covert Agent Ravage figure from robot to jaguar mode in 20 steps. Convert Decepticons Forever Ravage figure from jaguar to mini cassette mode in 4 steps
Package art is inspired by the command deck of the Transwarp Cruiser that Ravage captains in the Beast Wars scene

[griffin]

Update from Hasbro Pulse (https://hasbropulse.com/collections/hasbro-pulsecon-2021?refinementList%5Bnamed_tags.Series%5D%5B0%5D= Transformers) - the release dates for wave 1 is a lot later than I was expecting.
In recent years the Generations series were January to December, but these ones have release dates of May (Voyager) and July (Deluxe & Leader).

I wonder if the series was pushed back 6 months due to the factories and transportation (ships) is significantly behind schedule because of covid. The two main lines (Studio Series and Generations) have had some delays around the middle of this year but was catching up a bit (wave 4 of Kingdom is still looking to be delayed, with two of the Deluxe toys pushed back).... but since we've seen Cyberverse and Rescue Bots toys significantly delayed, and wave 6 of BotBots never got released, maybe they are pushing back the start of Legacy to help them catch up again.

I would also imagine that there will be at least one more Voyager and Leader toy for wave 1, as it doesn't feel right to just have a single item for a launch of a new line. And we didn't see any of the Core Class as well... so the reveal today by Hasbro is really only some of wave 1, not all of it.

[JJJ]

All those Legacy toys look just fine to me (in fact that Drag Strip looks a little better than I expected). I won't be buying Laser Prime (because I have two Primes already, and this isn't my Prime), and I might not be buying this Arcee (similar reasons), but they all look just fine to me.

I have been looking forward to Skids and Kickback for some time, and will grab them as soon as possible. Have been curious about Bulkhead since the leaks came through, and it turns out that he'll be going on the shelf too.

Amazing to see so many people losing their minds over this stuff. I really don't understand fans and fandom.

-edit- I have to stop looking at that Arcee; each time I look it becomes more tempting.

And that veining on Kickback's wings is awesome. I never expected that, it looks amazing. I cannot see Hasbro bettering this toy. Wow indeed.

[DELTAprime]

Did they say when Galvatron and Ravage are going on sale?

[JJJ]

I would also imagine that there will be at least one more Voyager and Leader toy for wave 1, as it doesn't feel right to just have a single item for a launch of a new line. And we didn't see any of the Core Class as well... so the reveal today by Hasbro is really only some of wave 1, not all of it.

The leak (https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/leaked-2022-ss-and-evolution-wave-composition.1220748/) from a few weeks ago had Blaster being the other voyager, and only one leader. And the art shown over on TFW2005 for the reveal does feature Blaster - cartoon head, not toy. In fact all three core class toys from the first wave (according to that leak) are on the art as well - Hot Rod, Iguanus, and Skywarp. The only character on the art not listed as getting a toy in the first wave is Megatron.

The thing I'm curious about is the line name. The three-year toyline was called War For Cybertron, and each year had their own names, Siege, Earthrise, and Kingdom. The rumour was that this new multi-year toyline is called Legacy, with the first year called Evolution. But I've seen nothing recently about the name Evolution, and it isn't on those boxes.

I also see the return of "more than meets the eye" to the packaging, which has not been seen in recent years (unless I've just been completely oblivious to it :) ).

[Sinnertwin]

Supposedly Kingdom Galvatron is the leader case mate to OP, which isn't surprising as we've seen previous releases released over separate lines

[Bidoofdude]

Looks like Commander Motormaster is going to be basically the whole combiner, with the deluxe stunticons sitting pretty much just on top like the cartoon. If it means a more stable combined mode, I’m here for it. CW Menasor is the only combiner that really needs a replacement tbh, so I’d be fine if they just did him.

[DELTAprime]

The more I think about the Legacy series boxes, the more I hate them. A box with all right angles is much better when stacking a shelf. Also, any wasted space in the shipping box is just that, wasted space. You are paying to transport air at that point.

[DELTAprime]

Looks like Commander Motormaster is going to be basically the whole combiner, with the deluxe stunticons sitting pretty much just on top like the cartoon. If it means a more stable combined mode, I’m here for it. CW Menasor is the only combiner that really needs a replacement tbh, so I’d be fine if they just did him.

I just looked at a bunch of Menasor screen-caps. Sometimes the cars are just placed on the arms and legs like decorations. Sometimes they are the whole arms and lower legs. Sometimes they are the upper arms and lower legs. It's probably just another symptom of G1 being animated by a bunch of different studios. Personally, after looking at them I like the upper arm and lower leg layout.

[Tha_Phantom]

Also, any wasted space in the shipping box is just that, wasted space. You are paying to transport air at that point.

Any seller worth their salt is going to allow room for the toy to be protected in the event of the shipping box getting crushed, dented, etc in transit. So we pay for "wasted space" anyhow. I'm not too fussed about some corners missing.

[Krayt]

Bulkhead looks like he is missing a plastic window, like the BB Bumblebee was.... :(

[JJJ]

Bulkhead looks like he is missing a plastic window, like the BB Bumblebee was.... :(

Finally figured out that you meant the box, not the toy...

Is that a problem? I'm not seeing one, and think it a good thing. Just so long as they replace all those stupid plastic bands with string...

[DELTAprime]

Finally figured out that you meant the box, not the toy...

Is that a problem? I'm not seeing one, and think it a good thing. Just so long as they replace all those stupid plastic bands with string...

Do you really want a kid to put their sticky hands all over your toy before you purchase it? As someone that works retail, I can tell you it's a real issue.

[Jaxius._]

Makes it easier to recycle to as i am sick of removing the plastic windows (i deconstruct all packaging to make it easier to recycle and such forth)
I may be a bit overboard

[Seraphim Prime]

Do you really want a kid to put their sticky hands all over your toy before you purchase it? As someone that works retail, I can tell you it's a real issue.

I'm with Jaxius in that it's easier to recycle - and would have been done as part of cost reductions (single process to produce the box, rather than needing to add an assembly step from a second material).

There's plenty of Rescue Bots & Cyberverse figures that have been released without plastic windows and I haven't had an issue with sticky/grubby hands.

The only concern I would start having is if it led to parts being stolen (such as a gun or an attachment) or pieces falling off (the number of Spiderman Vulture figures I have seen in Kmart / BigW without a head because it popped off the ball joint is ridiculous)

[SharkyMcShark]

Must say I'm a bit underwhelmed by all of this.

I hope we see some combined pics for the new Menasor before this hits retail because while I like the idea of a do over, I really quite dislike the 'exoskeleton with car shinpads/shoulderpads' look for the combiner.

[DELTAprime]

Yeah, it is much easier to recycle, and I am on the side of the window is not necessary. But the number of times I've been handed toys or other things a child might play with and it has been sticky or covered in slobber is far from zero. I know there are people that the lack of a protective window is a turn off for that reason.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

I am up for some Commander Class Motormaster with a Menasor shell trailer. Would be cool I think.

As for Bulkhead's missing box window plastic, I reckon it's probably because that is likely just a mock-box for Pulse con and not a regular retail box, they just haven't got the plastic to go there yet

[Golden Phoenix]

I'm digging the Arcee figure. Only wish the shield halves were pointier to look like the blades she had in Prime.
I think I'm also coming around on a squared up Bulkhead.


As for Bulkhead's missing box window plastic, I reckon it's probably because that is likely just a mock-box for Pulse con and not a regular retail box, they just haven't got the plastic to go there yet
I thought they had said the plan was to move to open window boxes to save on plastic? Wasn't the Cybertronian Bumblebee from the Buzzworthy line open windowed as well?

[Tha_Phantom]

Wasn't the Cybertronian Bumblebee from the Buzzworthy line open windowed as well?

Correct. I'd say that this is how the packaging is.

[JJJ]

Who buys off shelves these days though? What with Hasbro's basic distribution (unfortunately making pre-ordering more and more a necessity), COVID disruption, and half the stuff you really want being exclusives of some sort, buying from a shop off the shelf is going the way of the dodo.

[Krayt]

Recycling isn't an issue for us box keepers.... it's the missing parts i worry about. Heads do pop off etc etc....

[Paulbot]

It looks like the numbering of releases has dropped off too. Can't see it on the packaging images, not on the solicits. Maybe it's on the tech specs webpage? Or maybe it's gone?

It's been nice having those numbers over Studio Series and WFC, I'll miss 'em.

[Bidoofdude]

Recycling isn't an issue for us box keepers.... it's the missing parts i worry about. Heads do pop off etc etc....

This is true, but I've noticed the figures seem to be secured down pretty hardcore these days. Kingdom especially had a lot of chained up figures and various plastic bits.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

I thought they had said the plan was to move to open window boxes to save on plastic? Wasn't the Cybertronian Bumblebee from the Buzzworthy line open windowed as well?
Did they? Ah bummer.

[griffin]

I'd prefer that the collector-focussed toys have the protective window, to not only look more presentable for those who keep the toys sealed or keep the packaging, but also to prevent young kids from fiddling with everything they see on the shelves, or removing anything that doesn't take much force to remove (which is not just done by young kids). The toys that are not specifically targeting collectors (like Rescue bots and Cyberverse) can be in cheaper looking packaging, as it is more likely to be thrown away.


It looks like the numbering of releases has dropped off too. Can't see it on the packaging images, not on the solicits. Maybe it's on the tech specs webpage? Or maybe it's gone?

It's been nice having those numbers over Studio Series and WFC, I'll miss 'em.

The numbers do make it easier for the Studio Series (especially when there are 50 different Bumblebees), but for Generations I've never really used them or found them necessary.
And it is REALLY annoying when they cancel something, and you have a number that doesn't get used and they never tell you what was meant to be released.

[griffin]

The Galvatron/Unicron pack that was released in some countries in the last two weeks, is still a Hasbro PulseCon exclusive in America, and is still listed for release in March in America (https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-generations-war-for-cybertron-leader-behold-galvatron-unicron-companion-pack), which is a bit strange, as Hasbro Pulse exclusives are usually released first there, not last.

[griffin]

In-hand images of Skids (https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/01/08/transformers-legacy-deluxe-skids-in-hand-images-447909), from one of the usual sources for leaked toys.

[SharkyMcShark]

He's now got a review of Dragstrip.

https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/01/10/transformers-legacy-deluxe-dragstrip-in-hand-images-448069

My interest in this figure went straight to zero when I saw it split in half for combiner mode. It might be cartoon accurate, but 'Motormaster wears his friends as shoulder pads/gauntlets/shinpads' combiner design isn't worth paying ~$300 for a set to me.

[JJJ]

On the other hand, I'll be doing exactly that (or rather, I expect to pay closer to something like $240 - $30-odd for 4 deluxes, and around $120 for the commander) to have a set of modern Stunticons from Hasbro, and I'll be happy about it, within 12 months of spending just shy of $350 for the same characters from Magic Square Toys (my perfect what I always wanted as a kid collection). :)

[Tha_Phantom]

I guess they had to go one way or the other (toy vs toon) and toon won which is hardly surprising these days. As long as Menasor is overall better than the CW version I'll be happy.
Mostly keen on seeing the commander class Motormaster though.

[DELTAprime]

Menasor as a whole and Mixmaster as an individual are the only Unite Warriors G1 combiner teams I'm not happy with. I can't wait to get a Menasor that doesn't look like Motormaster was designed as Optimus Prime first and foremost. That said I probably wouldn't replace Devastator just to get an alt mode for Mixmaster that doesn't suck.

[Sinnertwin]

I'm in. Stunticons are among my favourite combiners.
I'll also double dip for the G2 version, if & when they go down that path.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

... It might be cartoon accurate, but 'Motormaster wears his friends as shoulder pads/gauntlets/shinpads' combiner design ...
Oddly this is what I am quite looking forward to for some reason.

Also, one could argue that Motormaster and the Stunticons aren't friends. Their toys bio essentially lists them all as having some sort of mental problem an Motormaster uses that to keep them in place an feed his ego. Coz he's a bully. thats a joke BTW

[Golden Phoenix]

I wonder if the others (or at least Dead End) will split in half and have the same connectors

If they do then you could mix and match pants.

[griffin]

More of the leaked Legacy toys - Kickback (https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/01/11/transformers-legacy-deluxe-kickback-in-hand-images-448122) and Arcee (https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/01/12/transformers-legacy-deluxe-prime-universe-arcee-in-hand-images-448172).