Transformers Toy Rumours (must note a source)

[Autocon]

Do you think dino will be non licensed look alike (but not too much a like)

[Tha_Phantom]

Do you think dino will be non licensed look alike (but not too much a like)

I'm really hoping they've gotten that Ferrari license.

[DELTAprime]

I'm really hoping they've gotten that Ferrari license.

Knowing Ferrari, I bet Dino is unlicensed.

[reillyd]

We?ve seen a photo of a Earthrise Thrust already (which confirms they?re coming). On the Earthrise box for Skylynx (now available at Big W!) there were depictions of the other coneheads Dirge and Ramjet on the illustrated box art.

[DELTAprime]

That Sleep Mode Optimus Prime is apparently coming as a Prime Day Exclusive and is being called Alternate Universe Optimus Prime for some strange reason.

Did Hasbro think nobody would buy a dead Transformer?

https://www.seibertron.com/transform...-photos/44898/

[griffin]

Unless it is a plot element of the Netflix cartoon, I think it is rather morbid to sell dead Transformers. Takara did it once with their first Masterpiece Convoy/Optimus, and even they called it something else (Sleep Convoy)... so calling it "alternative universe" Optimus is also a bit strange. If it is supposed to be dead, then call it that, otherwise, to me it just looks like a lazy redeco along the lines of the compulsory black Japanese redecos.

And if you think about it, how do you even play with a dead character toy? It's only purpose is to swap out the coloured, "living" toy that you are playing with, so it can't do anything or even transform when used in a play environment (unless you go down the zombie route).
If zombie transformers are a thing (ignoring that awful season 3 episode Dweller in the Depths), why not sell more of them... in shades of grey and with red eyes.

[griffin]

That Sleep Mode Optimus Prime is apparently coming as a Prime Day Exclusive and is being called Alternate Universe Optimus Prime for some strange reason.

Did Hasbro think nobody would buy a dead Transformer?

https://www.seibertron.com/transform...-photos/44898/

Noted to be US$50, and Prime Day is said to be released July 15th, but could be delayed due to covid.

[griffin]

A GEN Dirge has been leaked, probably from the same source as the Thrust toy from a few weeks ago.

[DELTAprime]

So looks like more G1 characters in the Studio Series. Jazz (could be G1 or 07 movie), Blurr and Kup.

https://news.tfw2005.com/2020/07/10/...mblebee-414472

[griffin]

Three more Deluxe Studio Series toys have been found in the Walmart Computers, with names suggesting more 1986 Movie characters getting toys - Kup, Jazz, Blurr (two aren't even in the new movies).

The other names on the list are interesting as well, with Jolt & Dino listed, which could mean that we are still going to see new movie characters coming out along side the old movie characters.