Transformers Toy Rumours (must note a source)

[griffin]

Looks like the first wave of 2024 Studio Series toys will occur at the end of October, and one of them could be this new Voyager Junkion Scrapheap...
https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/09/23/...st-look-495181

[DELTAprime]

Here we go again.

It seems a discount chain in the US has/had some Velocitron figures in stock, including the impossible-to-find Cosmos. No idea how many they are and some people in the comments seem very sceptical.

https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/09/30/...-stores-495711

[DELTAprime]

Leaked retailer solicitations for MP Rhinox and Legacy United Silverbolt.

It will be nice to finally have a Silverbolt with articulated wings. Only took them a couple of decades.

https://www.seibertron.com/transform...verbolt/47906/

[Skyfire]

Possible leaked image (from Reddit) of:

Shockwave/Megatron/Soundwave 3-pack (Siege Shockwave minus accessories, Earthrise Megatron, Netflix Soundwave/Laserbeak in G1 colours; plus Studio Series 86 Coronation Starscream's throne).

Ghost Starscream/Waspinator 2-pack (translucent SS86 Coronation Starscream minus accessories).

[griffin]

It's good to see that Hasbro is letting TakaraTomy do a lot of their own redecos again, as we are seeing quite a few Generations toys with altered decos this year, and all of the Earthspark toys as well.
It might have been good for my wallet to not be tempted by two different decos in the last 4 years, but I really missed being able to have that option of selecting a better looking deco if the Hasbro one sucked.


I like the idea of a BW Starscream/Waspinator 2-pack, but they already have Waspinator coming out in the 3rd Verses pack with Cheetor, and the only difference this one is likely to have is a Decepticon symbol on it.
I think most fans might only get the 2-pack for the translucent Starscream, and offload Waspinator.

[Tha_Phantom]

I like the idea of a BW Starscream/Waspinator 2-pack, but they already have Waspinator coming out in the 3rd Verses pack with Cheetor, and the only difference this one is likely to have is a Decepticon symbol on it.
I think most fans might only get the 2-pack for the translucent Starscream, and offload Waspinator.

TFW2005 says the Waspinator in this set is clear like the Starscream. It's hard for me to tell from the low res pic that has leaked, but maybe they're right.
There's no basis in fiction for Waspinator to be clear though, is there? I'm well aware of the BW episode where Starscream's ghost takes over Waspinator's body, but his body stayed solid unless there's something I'm not remembering.

[DELTAprime]

I'm interested in both of those, not sure if I'll actually buy them. That said, I'm still waiting for HasTak to redeco Earthrise Laserbeak into Buzzsaw. I'd love someone to ask Hasbro in one of those Q&A's why Hasbro still hasn't done such an easy redeco.

[1orion2many]

One of the few lines I still collect at the moment the MP's, it's also pretty much my favourite line the BW figures 😍

[DELTAprime]

It looks like we are getting toys for the upcoming Transformers Reactivate game from Splash Damage.

https://www.seibertron.com/transform...-leaked/47932/

For those who don't remember this incredibly forgettable game. Here's the trailer.

[griffin]

I haven't followed the Reactivate game news, as its first announcements didn't seem too exciting to me.

But it looks like November 14th will have some official toy reveals for this game, as there was an accidental leak of a 2-pack, which prompted Hasbro in America to have to release a statement about the impending toy reveal. (note that the toy images and info are called Transformers Rise, instead of Reactivate, which I think was the original working name for the game)
https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/10/18/...-hasbro-496786

We wanted to note that recent TRANSFORMERS product information and images revealed by a Canadian retailer were listed incorrectly. Our partners at Splash Damage are working hard on the TRANSFORMERS: Reactivate game. We’re excited to announce that we will lead the charge with two game-inspired 2-packs, revealing and pre-ordering on November 14th.
Stay tuned to Transformers and Hasbro Pulse social channels for further details!

The accidental reveal was a 2-pack of Starscream vs Bumblebee, which had the following product information....
https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/10/18/...-2-pack-496772

These figures should be part of the Transformers Reactivate video game collection, formerly known as Transformers Rise. We have images of the packaging and robot and alt mode of Bumblebee and Starscream. The design looks stylized but still retaining some classics elements. Bumblebee has got 20 transformation steps and Starscream 26 steps and each figure stand 5.5-inch and 6.5-inch respectively. The pack is priced 97.99 CAD which is about $71.90 USD.
See the new images after the jump as well as the official product description (the information seems to be related to an early version of the game). Then hit the discussion button and sound off on the 2005 Boards!

• TRANSFORMERS: RISE: When the Quintessons attack New York City, an unlikely alliance must be forged to stop the alien threat. In Transformers: Rise, Autobots and Decepticons team up to stop the Quintesson menace before they take over the universe
• CHOOSE YOUR PLAYERS: Fans can add an unlikely co-op to their collections! This 2-pack includes an Autobot-Decepticon team-up of Starscream and Bumblebee figures
• VIDEO GAME-INSPIRED ALT MODES: Starscream figure converts to jet mode in 26 steps. Bumblebee figure converts to dune buggy mode in 20 steps
• BATTLE DAMAGE DECO AND ACCESSORIES: Both toys feature premium metallic battle damage deco reflecting the character graphics in the video game. Includes 2 Null Rays and 2 Ion Pistol accessories
• RISE-THEMED PACKAGING: Rise figures feature special packaging inspired by Transformers: Rise with image stills of characters from the game. Look for more Transformers: Rise figures to capture moments from the game (each sold separately, subject to availability)

When the Quintessons attack New York City, an unlikely alliance must be forged to stop the alien threat. In Transformers: Rise, Autobots and Decepticons team up to stop the Quintesson menace before they take over the universe. This two pack includes an unlikely team-up: the scheming Decepticon air commander, Starscream, and the courageous Autobot scout, Bumblebee. Starscream figure converts to jet mode in 26 steps and Bumblebee figure converts to dune buggy mode in 20 steps. Both figures feature premium metallic battle damage deco reflecting the character graphics in the video game. Rise figures feature special packaging inspired by the Transformers: Rise with image stills from the game. Look for other Transformers: Rise figures to capture iconic moments from the game (each sold separately, subject to availability). Transformers and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro.
Includes: 2 figures, 4 accessories, and instructions.

And an Optimus Prime toy has been shown off in-hand, which was compared to images of the game Optimus, and it matches....
https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/10/30/...st-look-496607