Rise of the Beasts toys, leaks and listings

[griffin]

Early info is being found on wholesaler sites for the 7th Movie toys... specifically the gimmick toys for the younger fans (https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/12/27/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-toy-line-listings-with-gimmicks-and-character-names-revealed-446833).
With the movie delayed a whole year to June 2023, it is strange that these are still being listed for release in April 2022. The toys would have already been in various stages of pre-production (moulds would have been built and tested by the time it was announced that the movie had been pushed back a year, and Hasbro would have already booked in production days at the factories, that they may not be able to cancel), so I wonder if we will still end up seeing some released in 2022 so that Hasbro doesn't have to sit on the stock for a year, costing them a lot of money storing them somewhere.


Beast Battle Master (Assortment UPC: N/A)



Optimus Primal (5010993952069)
Cheetor (5010993952106)
Crescent (5010993952076)
Airazor (5010993952090)
Rhinox (5010993952113)

Beast Mode Bumblebee (5010993983773)

Power Combiners (Assortment UPC: 5010993959082)


2pk Optimus Prime (5010993958634)
2pk Bumblebee (5010993958436)
2pk Wheeljack (5010993958399)
2pk Scourge (5010993958696)
2pk Arcee (5010993958429)
2pk Optimus Primal (5010993958382)

Power Alliance (a.k.a Weaponizers | Assortment UPC: 5010993960026)


2pk Optimus Prime (5010993958733)
2pk Optimus Primal (5010993958719)
2pk Arcee (5010993958740)
2pk Wheeljack (5010993958399)

Smash Changers (Assortment UPC: 5010993959020)



Optimus Prime (5010993958474)

Battle Changer (Assortment UPC: N/A)


Bumblebee (5010993958405)
Mirage (5010993958832)
Rhinox (5010993958849)


Power Step (a.k.a 1-Step, Simple Step | Assortment UPC: 5010993960736)
Spark Racers (Assortment UPC: 5010993983407) – $4.99
Spark Chargers (Assortment UPC: 5010993983117) – $14.99
Roleplay Basic Mask Assortment (Assortment UPC: 5010993961238)

Core Boys Deluxe Class (Assortment UPC: 5010993983308 )
2-in-1 Mask Bumblebee (5010993941094)

[griffin]

Another online store has Rise of the Beast toys listed for release on April this year (https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/02/06/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-toy-line-wave-1-pre-order-at-gamefly-449770)... despite the move being pushed back a year to mid 2023.

If the new movie toys are indeed coming out in April, it definitely means that they were in full production before the decision was made to delay the release of the movie... and it would just cost too much to sit on the toys for a whole year.
We've seen it before, and unfortunately it hurts the toyline and Brand as a whole. The toys don't have the "advertising" of the movie, so they don't sell well enough for retailers to order more (if there are later waves), and a larger Brand like Transformers would then be weighed down by dead stock that retailers have to discount (lose money) just to get rid of them.

[DELTAprime]

In 2020 we had Top Gun and Halo products to go with the Top Gun movie and Halo Infinite game that were meant to be released that year. Top Gun stuff just sat on the shelves, but the Halo toys and clothing moved. I'm not sure if Rise of the Beast will be another Halo and sell regardless or another Top Gun and shelf warm.

[Paulbot]

Having had Beast Wars Transformers toys on shelves for the last year, and the Transformers brand overall, will probably help the toys sell regardless of the movie delay - compared to say Top Gun which was/is a movie from the 80s with no momentum as a toyline.

If the shelves are full of gimmick movie toys though...

[Deano85]

Just waiting to see the Rise of the Beast Mirage (Porsche) in toy form

[griffin]

More evidence that the Mv7 toyline is coming out in April (and not held back for the release of the movie) is a listing found on Amazon America (https://www.amazon.com/dp/b09mjpgqz6) for a "Battle Master Rhinox" for release on or around April 15th (the release dates on Amazon pages are not always reliable or accurate).

The product number listed (F4600) seems about right for products scheduled for this year.

[griffin]

Some new Movie 7 items found somewhere online - Gimmick toys (https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/05/15/new-transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-toy-listings-found-titan-changer-converting-mask-assortment-456260)... Converting masks and Titan Changers. No images or specifics yet, but it shouldn't be anything too exciting.




MV7 Titan Changer Optimus Prime
MV7 Converting Mask Assortment




More evidence that the Mv7 toyline is coming out in April (and not held back for the release of the movie) is a listing found on Amazon America (https://www.amazon.com/dp/b09mjpgqz6) for a "Battle Master Rhinox" for release on or around April 15th (the release dates on Amazon pages are not always reliable or accurate).

The product number listed (F4600) seems about right for products scheduled for this year.

Even though that item never ended up being released on April 15th, the product page is still there with old date, but without any new details.

[griffin]

Some more gimmick toys from the ROTB toyline (https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/05/22/many-more-transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-gimmick-toys-imported-to-united-states-456825) have been found in some sort of import inventory system.


Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Power Alliance 2-pack Optimus Prime


Item Code: F46125X00
Product Code: TRA MV7 BA WEAPONIZER 2PK OPTIMUS PRIME
Items Per Case: 6

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Power Combiners Assortment


Item Code: F38985L00
Product Code: TRA MV7 NEW TRANSFORMATION 20 AST
Items Per Case: 4

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Power Battlers

Item Code: F38955L00
Product Code: TRA MV7 NEW TRANSFORMATION 6 AST
Items Per Case: 8

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Power Alliance Assortment


Item Code: F38975L00
Product Code: TRA MV7 NEW TRANSFORMATION 15 AST
Items Per Case: 6

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Basic Roleplay Mask


Item Code: F40495L00
Product Code: TRA MV7 ROLEPLAY BASIC MASK AST
Items Per Case: 6

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Spark Chargers Assortment


Item Code: F41135L00
Product Code: TRA MV7 SPARK CHARGERS 15 AST
Items Per Case: 8

[griffin]

Some new toy info for the new movie toyline...

Product codes and names of some of the gimmick toys (source not noted (https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/06/04/small-update-to-transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-toyline-listings-457776)).

Smash Changers – us$31.49 each



Smash Changer Optimus Prime (F4642)
Smash Changer Rhinox (F4643)
Smash Changer Optimus Primal (F464)


Battle Changers/Battle Chargers – us$10.99 each



Battle Changer Bumblebee (F4607)
Battle Charger Rhinox (F4606)
Battle Charger Mirage (F4609)
Battle Changer Scourge (F4610)


2-In-1 Optimus Prime Blaster (F3901)



And this item started circulating online (https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/06/05/possible-first-look-at-rise-of-the-beasts-transforming-optimus-primal-role-play-mask-457822) from an unknown source, and it looks way too technical to be fan-made.
It is a role-play mask of Optimus Primal (gorilla), but unlike all previous role-play masks/helmets, this one also transforms into a playable toy robot.
It is definitely something new, as I don't think I have seen anything like it for Transformers before... at least, from Hasbro or TakaraTomy.

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2022/060701.jpg

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[griffin]

A second transformable mask has surfaced online, which is Bumblebee (https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/06/11/first-look-at-rise-of-the-beasts-2-in-1-bumblebee-roleplay-mask-458326).

And the instructions for the Optimus mask have been posted up as well (https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/06/09/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-2-in-1-optimus-primal-roleplay-mask-instructions-revealed-458275).

[Thurmus]

I think those feet are not folded down properly or anything you say will be garbled. :)

[griffin]

A number of Transformers Movie clothing items were added to the BigW site last week, probably to coincide with the toy sale (or just because they would have been out for the original release date of the Movie)... but after the images were shared around the fansites, the product pages of most of them have been removed. Anything that had images of Bumblebee have been removed, so I guess that image has not yet been officially revealed by Hasbro and Hasbro America have told the local branch to get them taken down.
The items that have Optimus on it seem to be okay, as we have already had the robot mode of that Movie character revealed through that toy being released in Cyberverse packaging later this year.

The images can still be seen here on tfw (https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/06/08/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-new-look-at-bumblebee-optimus-prime-logos-458211), but the links to most of the items are currently not working.
The interesting thing is if BigW were also told to remove the stock from the stores too, so I'll be having a look around to see if the items are still out for sale.
A better image of the Bumblebee robot mode can be seen here from a Russian site (https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/06/09/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-bumblebee-robot-mode-officially-unveiled-458280)... which shows us a similar robot mode to the 2007 movie old Camaro Bumblebee, with a different robot chest, which to me looks a bit too weird, as Bumblebee is rocking some serious cleavage... :p

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2022/061001.jpg

[Autocon]

Is O Primal like that in the movie? Thought he was more silver robotic like

[griffin]

Talk about last minute - Hasbro has only just trademarked one of the new allegiance symbols (https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/06/20/hasbro-applies-for-transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-terrorcon-insignia-458818) for the Rise of the Beasts, which would have been out this month if it wasn't delayed a year... and that symbol is already out on the kids clothing at BigW this week (https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/06/08/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-new-look-at-bumblebee-optimus-prime-logos-458211).

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[griffin]

The transforming Bumblebee mask has been found on a Chinese site (https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/12/10/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-2-in-1-mask-bumblebee-robot-mode-in-hand-image-472049) (we've seen images of the mask mode in post #10, but not the robot mode)...

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2022/121405.jpg

[griffin]

Another RotB toy has been found at a store, this time in Turkey of all places!
(actual Movie toys are not expected to be released until April)
https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/12/26/rise-of-the-beasts-smash-changer-optimus-primal-first-look-472915

It is a Smash Changer Optimus Primal gorilla... and Smash Changer was the size-class of the Optimus Prime truck that we had released in October in Cyberverse packaging.

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2022/122606.jpg

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2022/122607.jpg

[Paulbot]

If you search for TRA MV7 on Amazon.com.au you’ll find a lot of code name listings out of stock but that you can order

There’s a $63 Cyclops that might be a Voyager SS86 Ratchet since the Core SS86 Ratchet is also listed under the name TF7 Cyclops, but there also two other prices for different Cyclops?!

Has there been any code names worked out? (Alpha, Journey, Orion, George, Barcelona, Warrior)

[griffin]

In-hand images of what could be a Cheetor toy.
https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/01/03/rise-of-the-beasts-cheetor-possible-first-look-473018
It is pictured with three other potential movie toys, so someone must have managed to get a bulk buy of stolen toys.

[griffin]

Some images of the Cheetor toy from the post above...

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And over on one of the Amazon Australia "Transformers" pages, comes two new listings for two Core Class Studio Series toys to be released with the Studio Series DLX Bumblebee and VOY Battletrap.
https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/page/6094121F-EFFA-46E8-94DF-6636E195FAE7?ingress=2&visitId=80611b7b-a89c-41b1-ada0-b9470e9e4718&ref_=ast_bln

The links to their actual product pages don't work yet, so this is a bit of a glitch to show up on an index page... and I imagine that these two toys were going to be officially revealed soon.
The Arcee mould looks familiar, but I can't figure it out, so maybe it is just made to look like the Energon Arcee mould.
The other one is called Terrorcon Freezer, but I wonder if it is another codename.

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[griffin]

The product descriptions...


Freezer:


TRANSFORMERS STUDIO SERIES CORE CLASS: These 3.5-inch collectible action figures for boys and girls are inspired by iconic movie scenes and designed with details to reflect the Transformers movie universe
3.5-INCH SCALE TERRORCON FREEZER TOY: Transformers Studio Series Terrorcon Freezer action figure is highly articulated for posability and features movie-inspired deco and details
ATTACH TO OTHER STUDIO SERIES FIGURES: Terrorcon Freezer Transformers figure attaches to other Studio Series figures in robot or vehicle as a battle weapon (each sold separately, subject to availability)
GIFTS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS: Transformers toys make great gifts for 8 year old boys and girls and up!


Arcee:



TRANSFORMERS STUDIO SERIES CORE CLASS: These 3.5-inch collectible action figures for boys and girls are inspired by iconic movie scenes and designed with details to reflect the Transformers movie universe
3.5-INCH SCALE ARCEE TOY: Transformers Studio Series Arcee action figure is highly articulated for posability and features movie-inspired deco and details
2 ICONIC MODES: This action figure for 8 year old boys and girls features classic conversion between robot and motorcycle modes in 11 steps
AWESOME ACCESSORIES: Transformers figure comes with a blaster accessory that attaches to the Arcee figure in both modes
GIFTS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS: Transformers toys make great gifts for 8 year old boys and girls and up!

[klystron]

ROTB Studio Series Cheetor on Amazon AU.

http://shorturl.at/almsV

[SharkyMcShark]

Don't like that.

Cat mode just looks like a hunched over humanoid. Not into it.

[klystron]

Yep. So far the mainline versions are beating the Studio Series versions, imo.

[XMan]

Man I like that Cheetor very much! No hollow-former parts

[Tha_Phantom]

Not gonna lie, I quite was shocked by it at first, but it's quickly grown on me. There's some Beast Machines influence by the look of it - BM is not everyone's cup of tea I know, but it's good to see them not give us another samey BW S1 Cheetor that we always get. The weapon is nice too, not just another "here's the beast tail as a whip" that they could've easily fallen back on.

[griffin]

I missed posting up Airazor, as this first wave of 6 Studio Series ROTB toys were being revealed weekly.

Airazor was also listed on Amazon Australia for release February 17th - NOTE that the American release is April 1st for this first wave, so our release date could be an error, and end up not being shipped out until April here as well.
https://www.amazon.com.au/Transformers-Studio-Deluxe-97-Airazor/dp/B0B3FS96MT/


Bring the epic action of the Transformers movies from the big screen into your collection with the Transformers Studio Series Deluxe Class Airazor action figure! Airazor leads the Autobots to the Maximal lair. Transformers Studio Series toys are collectible action figures for 8 year old boys and girls that feature movie-inspired details and accessories. Convert the action figure from robot to peregrine falcon mode in 23 steps and pose the Airazor toy in the included Peruvian Jungle Discovery removable backdrop scene. Transformers action figures for boys and girls make great gifts!
Includes figure, 2 accessories, removable backdrop, and instructions.


TRANSFORMERS STUDIO SERIES DELUXE CLASS: These 4.5-inch collectible action figures inspired by iconic movie scenes and designed with specs and details to reflect the Transformers movie universe
4.5-INCH SCALE AIRAZOR: Transformers Studio Series 97 Airazor action figure for boys and girls is highly articulated for posability and features movie-inspired deco and details
2 ICONIC MODES: This Transformers toy for 8 year old boys and girls features classic conversion between robot and peregrine falcon modes in 23 steps
AWESOME ACCESSORIES: Transformers figure comes with 2 photon blaster accessories that attach to the Airazor figure in both modes
REMOVABLE BACKDROP: Removable backdrop displays Airazor figure in the Peruvian Jungle Discovery scene. Fans can use the backdrop and pose their figures in the scene with their own style



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In-hand images of what could be a Cheetor toy.
https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/01/03/rise-of-the-beasts-cheetor-possible-first-look-473018
It is pictured with three other potential movie toys, so someone must have managed to get a bulk buy of stolen toys.

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2023/010711.jpg

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2023/010712.jpg

Now I'm not too sure what that leaked toy above is for, as it clearly has a Beast Wars Cheetor head, while the ROTB movie Cheetor has a completely different head, like the newly released Studio Series toy. Surely it isn't another Generations Cheetor toy, as we just had one released with Kingdom two years ago.

The Amazon Australia listing was originally called Butch, but has now been edited after the official reveal, to SS-98 Voyager Cheetor, with the same early release date of February 17th, with the other five SS ROTB toys.
https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B0B3FC434L/


Bring the epic action of the Transformers movies from the big screen into your collection with the Transformers Studio Series Voyager Class Cheetor action figure! Cheetor and the Maximals team up with the Autobots to protect the Transwarp Key. Transformers Studio Series toys are collectible action figures for 8 year old boys and girls that feature movie-inspired details and accessories. Convert the action figure from robot to cheetah mode in 24 steps and pose the Cheetor toy in the included Peruvian Jungle Discovery removable backdrop scene. Transformers action figures for boys and girls make great gifts!
Includes figure, 2 accessories, removable backdrop, and instructions.


TRANSFORMERS STUDIO SERIES VOYAGER CLASS: These 6.5-inch collectible action figures inspired by iconic movie scenes and designed with specs and details to reflect the Transformers movie universe
6.5-INCH SCALE CHEETOR: Transformers Studio Series 98 Cheetor action figure for boys and girls is highly articulated for posability and features movie-inspired deco and details
2 ICONIC MODES: This Transformers toy for 8 year old boys and girls features classic conversion between robot and cheetah modes in 24 steps
AWESOME ACCESSORIES: Transformers figure comes with 2 combinable spear accessories that attach to the Cheetor figure in both modes
REMOVABLE BACKDROP: Removable backdrop displays Cheetor figure in the Peruvian Jungle Discovery scene. Fans can use the backdrop and pose their figures in the scene with their own style



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Also note that the Amazon Australia listing has this priced as a Deluxe, which would be an error, so it will be interesting to see if that price stays, or is changed later.

[griffin]

Quite a few leaks and listings have shown up in the last week while I was away...

A leaked sample of what would be Scourge. Unknown if it is a Studio Series toy.
https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/01/12/possible-studio-series-leader-class-scourge-in-hand-images-473632

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A possible auto-transforming toy, from an unknown source....
The price looks like it will be about what Titan Class Generations toys are priced at.
https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/01/13/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-animatronic-toy-in-the-works-473659


We have received info on a brand new animatronic toy in the works for the upcoming Transformers: Rise of the Beasts toy line.
Under the Hasbro code F3937, the toy is said to be priced at US$ 120+.
The toy is rumored to come with an auto-transforming feature akin to Robosen Optimus Prime.
The info we received indicates that the toy is half in size and half in weight when compared with the more expensive Robosen toy.



More movie toys from an unknown source... including one potential spoiler if the product name is accurate...
https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/01/21/new-transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-toy-listing-including-beast-mode-optimus-prime-473929


Beast Mode Optimus Prime (Hasbro Code: F3939)
Flex Changers Assortment (Hasbro Assortment Code: F3899)
Core Boys Voyager Class Assortment (Hasbro Assortment Code: F5476)


Core Voyager Optimus Primal (Hasbro Code: F5496)

Core Boys Deluxe Class Assortment (Hasbro Assortment Code: F5475)


Core Deluxe Bumblebee (Hasbro Code: F5489)
Core Deluxe Cheetor (Hasbro Code: F5493)

Studio Series


Studio Series Airazor (Hasbro Code: F7232)
Studio Series Bumblebee (Hasbro Code: F7237)
Studio Series Cheetor (Hasbro Code: F7240)
Studio Series Scourge (Hasbro Code: F7246)




Basic Roleplay mask listings (different to the transforming masks).
https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/01/15/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-basic-roleplay-mask-character-listing-473745


Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Basic Roleplay Mask – Optimus Prime


Hasbro Code: F4645
UPC/EAN: 5010993958450

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Basic Roleplay Mask – Bumblebee


Hasbro Code: F4644
UPC/EAN: 5010993958313

[griffin]

It looks like Leader Scourge from the ROTB movie should be officially revealed in a few hours time, as the official images and product info has apparently just been sent out by Hasbro...
https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/01/30/transformers-studio-series-rise-of-the-beasts-leader-class-scourge-official-stock-images-474266

I am also expecting this to be up on Amazon Australia tomorrow after the reveal.
It is numbered as SS-101, which means we are still waiting on an official reveal of what is (or would have been) SS-94.


Transformers Studio Series Leader 101 Scourge
(Ages 8 and Up | Retail Price: $54.99| Available: 2/17)
Bring the epic action of the Transformers movies from the big screen into your collection with the new Transformers Studio Series Leader 101 Scourge action figure. Inspired by iconic movie scenes and designed with specifications and details to reflect the Transformers movie universe, the new Scourge action figure stands at 8.5-inches and can transform from robot to truck mode in 31 steps. The highly articulated figure features a blade accessory and detachable blaster and claw hand attachments that attach to Scourge in both modes, and also includes a removable backdrop display that fans can use to post their figure in their own style. The Transformers Studio Series Leader 101 Scourge is available for pre-order 1/31 at 1 p.m. ET at Hasbro Pulse and other major retailers.



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[griffin]

Speaking of Movie toys, someone on TFW posted up photos of some shelf-tags of some Movie toys that aren't part of Studio Series.
(just be aware that we have sometimes seen a Kmart store in the past, put up shelf tags some months too early, just because someone had printed up ones that were already in the system ready for when stock eventually arrives)
https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/01/26/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-gimmick-and-mainline-retail-pegs-spotted-street-date-soon-474069

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[SharkyMcShark]

I really really like the look of that Scourge, and given that it has play integration with Core Class Freezer I'm likely to grab both.

[Seraphim Prime]

I'm hitting a point where I really feel like I have too many TFs and too many versions of the same character type.

These beast toys are not enticing me enough - Core or Studio Series - to invest in. The Terrorcons are an interesting type so might look into those. The Autobots will need to be a bit of a pick and choose.

[klystron]

I really really like the look of that Scourge, and given that it has play integration with Core Class Freezer I'm likely to grab both.

I'm so tempted to pre-order Scourge (& Freezer) on amazon, but the release date (Scourge) is 10 April. WTH? Reckon I'll probably see it in KMart before then.

[Autocon]

I don't like the yellow tow truck being smaller than BB.

Scourge looks menacing. Looks cool

[Jetfire in the sky]

I'm so tempted to pre-order Scourge (& Freezer) on amazon, but the release date (Scourge) is 10 April. WTH? Reckon I'll probably see it in KMart before then.

Welcome back klystron!

[Tober]

Studio Series Mirage

https://twitter.com/tfwiki/status/1625200167963033602?t=d1vwWFTEZ7psE9SIkodNLg&s=19

[Paulbot]

The "Buzzworthy" Scorponok toy is a TRU exclusive in Japan


About a week and a half ago it was announced that Hasbro would be releasing several Rise of the Beasts figures under the Target exclusive Buzzworthy Bumblebee line. One of these figures was Scorponok, partnered with a small scorpion Battle Master style figure named Sandspear. In Japan however, this figure will be a Toys 'R' Us exclusive. Thanks to its official listing, we have official information and new images (including modes not shown by Hasbro!).

Source: https://bwtf.com/news/rotb-scorponok-tru-japan

https://i.imgur.com/lKfEVBgh.png

I'm looking at the toy and I see Generations Select Pincher just waiting to be made...

https://i.imgur.com/vEO9Oduh.png

[klystron]

I'm so tempted to pre-order Scourge (& Freezer) on amazon, but the release date (Scourge) is 10 April. WTH? Reckon I'll probably see it in KMart before then.


So.... That didn't age well.

[Tha_Phantom]

So.... That didn't age well.

Eh, it's so hard to predict how retail will go. I order most things online by default now.
Worst thing that happens is I see it at retail sooner and then cancel online, but at least it's secured regardless.

[Skyfire]

Big W has their ROTB toys online today, but none on the current sale:

Voyager $49
https://www.bigw.com.au/product/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-voyager-class-assorted-/p/256469

Deluxe $39
https://www.bigw.com.au/product/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-deluxe-class-assorted-/p/256468

Combiners $39
https://www.bigw.com.au/product/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-beast-alliance-beast-combiners-assorted-/p/256467

Weaponizers 2-Pack $29
https://www.bigw.com.au/product/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-beast-alliance-beast-weaponizers-2-pack/p/256466

Battle Chargers $19
https://www.bigw.com.au/product/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-beast-alliance-battle-changers-assorted-/p/256465

Beast-Mode Optimus Prime $99, releases 3/5/23
https://www.bigw.com.au/product/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-beast-mode-optimus-prime/p/256473

Jungle Mission 3-Pack $105, releases 3/5/23
https://www.bigw.com.au/product/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-jungle-mission-3-pack/p/256471

Myer, with their current 20% off sale:

Deluxe $31.99
https://www.myer.com.au/p/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-deluxe-class-assortment

Battle Chargers $19.99
https://www.myer.com.au/p/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-battle-changers-assortment

[Skyfire]

Big W has updated their Transformers homepage this afternoon to reflect their exclusive ROTB offerings, removing the retro 1986 movie G1 theme, and adding another Ellie Awesome video.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52829026739_65bceaa995_b.jpg

[Autocon]

So cheetor is more yellow? Others look like repackaging.
Beast mode OP = wolverine claws lol

[GoktimusPrime]

Here is the link to the full promotional video for Big W's exclusive Rise of the Beasts toys:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxUe_pD1yqY

This video was shot on the same day as the one they made for the TFTM coloured reissue Hound and Thundercracker, so I was also there during the shoot.
Those are my Rise of the Beasts toys in the background. At the time of the shoot, ROTB toys hadn't hit most stores yet, not even JB Hi-Fi. I literally bought these toys just a few days prior to the shoot from The Gamesmen in Penshurst NSW, which at the time was the only place in Sydney that had ROTB toys. Hasbro didn't even have any at the time; they obviously had the toys that were being promoted, plus some Kingdom toys which I also placed on the shelves alongside my ROTB figures.

The poster in the background was double-sided; one side showing Optimus Primal, Cheetor and Airazor, and the reverse showing Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Arcee. FWIW I initially had them display the poster with the Maximal side showing, but it was ultimately decided to show the Autobots instead. I tried. :)


So cheetor is more yellow? Others look like repackaging.
Beast mode OP = wolverine claws lol
Yeah, Nightbird and Cheetor are both the same as the individual packaged ones. I don't know if I'd call them repackaged toys, because these toys were all developed simultaneously (it's just the release dates that are being staggered). Consider how, outside of Australia, you could get the G1 Aerialbots either individually or in a box set. The box set isn't a repackage of the individually packed Aerialbots, nor are the individual packed Aerialbots repackages of the box set; they were just released that way to give consumers the option to get them individually or in a set (just not here; we Aussies could only ever collect them separately!).

So these three toys are/will be available either individually or in a box set, and the box set in Australia is a Big W pre-order exclusive (for now). In other words, we have options. ;)

I posed the toys that are shown in the promotion, and Nightbird definitely gave me the most grief. :p
https://i.ibb.co/nLzDTtq/bigw-rotb.jpg

[reillyd]

When you say “Nightbird definitely gave me the most grief”, what do you mean exactly? Is the toy top-heavy and falls over, or just that it was hard to get a dynamic action pose?