Studio Series Bumblebee Movie wave early 2022

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Someone has managed to snag a copy of Soundwave, with box... which either means, it is soon to be released globally, or it was nabbed from a Hasbro source.
It all depends on when it is supposed to be released, as there are conflicting sources saying either January or April.

The in-hand images can be seen here as well as here.

Just keep in mind that Soundwave is is being sold as a Voyager, and yet it appears to be the same size as the Deluxe Dropkick in vehicle mode (the robot modes are more significantly different though).

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It looks like a couple of the "early leakers" have been fighting over the new Studio Series Core class toys Ravage and Shockwave.

Someone in Asia must be making a fair bit of money from these competing leakers.

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As online stores in America have started listing pre-orders for the Bumblebee Movie wave of Studio Series toys, we have more official product info, and RRPs... which look to have gone up again (Hasbro Australia takes the easy option of generally doubling the US RRPs for Australian RRPs, and adjust their wholesale prices accordingly, so expect more price increases next year here).

We also have Studio Series numbers for these toys (I was expecting them to stop the numbers from next year, as they were closing in on 86... which would be interesting to see what toy is SS86).... but no numbers for the Core class it seems.

Transformers: Studio Series 80 Deluxe Transformers: Bumblebee Brawn
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $22.99 / Available: February 2022)
This Studio Series 80 Deluxe Class Transformers: Bumblebee BRAWN figure stands at 4.5 inches tall, is highly articulated for posability, features vivid Transformers: Bumblebee movie-inspired deco and converts from robot to Cybertronian off-road vehicle mode in 18 steps. In the “Cybertron Falls” scene from Transformers: Bumblebee, BRAWN helps his AUTOBOT allies hold the line against the DECEPTICONS before being knocked by an enemy blast. Fans can remove the backdrop and pose the figure out with the included drill and 2-handed blaster accessory inspired by the film, 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. Now, the Studio Series line is expanding to include the epic moments and characters from the classic 1986 The Transformers: The Movie, bringing fans a whole new series of screen-inspired figures to collect!

Transformers: Studio Series 81 Deluxe Transformers: Bumblebee Wheeljack
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $22.99 / Available: February 2022)
This Studio Series 81 Deluxe Class Transformers: Bumblebee WHEELJACK figure stands at 4.5 inches tall, is highly articulated for posability, features vivid Transformers: Bumblebee movie-inspired deco and converts from robot to Cybertronian vehicle mode in 31 steps. In the “Cybertron Falls” scene from Transformers: Bumblebee, WHEELJACK and the AUTOBOTS are overwhelmed by the DECEPTICON attack and must escape Cybertron if they hope to survive. Fans can remove the backdrop and pose the figure out with the included 2-handed blaster accessory inspired by the film, 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. Now, the Studio Series line is expanding to include the epic moments and characters from the classic 1986 The Transformers: The Movie, bringing fans a whole new series of screen-inspired figures to collect!

Transformers: Studio Series 82 Deluxe Transformers: Bumblebee Autobot Ratchet
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $22.99 / Available: February 2022)
This Studio Series 82 Deluxe Class Transformers: Bumblebee AUTOBOT RATCHET figure stands at 4.5 inches tall, is highly articulated for posability, features vivid Transformers: Bumblebee movie-inspired deco and converts from robot to Cybertronian medical vehicle mode in 22 steps. In the “Cybertron Falls” scene from Transformers: Bumblebee, the DECEPTICONS launch their final assault where AUTOBOT RATCHET and the AUTOBOTS find themselves outnumbered and flee Cybertron in the escape pods. Fans can remove the backdrop and pose the figure out with the included heavy blaster accessory inspired by the film, 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. Now, the Studio Series line is expanding to include the epic moments and characters from the classic 1986 The Transformers: The Movie, bringing fans a whole new series of screen-inspired figures to collect!

Transformers: Studio Series 83 Voyager Transformers: Bumblebee Soundwave
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $31.49 / Available: February 2022)
This Studio Series 83 Voyager Class Transformers: Bumblebee SOUNDWAVE figure stands at 6.5 inches tall, is highly articulated for posability, features vivid Transformers: Bumblebee movie-inspired deco and converts from robot to Cybertronian hover spacecraft mode in 29 steps. In the “Cybertron Falls” scene from Transformers: Bumblebee, the fate of Cybertron is sealed as SOUNDWAVE orders the DECEPTICONS to launch a final attack, causing the AUTOBOTS to fall back. Fans can remove the backdrop and pose the figure out with the included blaster and shoulder cannon accessories inspired by the film, 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. Now, the Studio Series line is expanding to include the epic moments and characters from the classic 1986 The Transformers: The Movie, bringing fans a whole new series of screen-inspired figures to collect!

Transformers: Studio Series Core Class Transformers: Bumblebee Ravage
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $10.99 / Available: February 2022)
This Studio Series Core Class Transformers: Bumblebee RAVAGE figure stands at 3.5 inches tall, is highly articulated for posability, features vivid Transformers: Bumblebee movie-inspired deco and converts from robot to cassette mode in 11 steps. RAVAGE also comes with a missile accessory and features attached side cannons and an articulated jaw. Core Class figures allow fans to collect mini versions of iconic characters from the movie universe. In cassette mode, the RAVAGE figure can fit inside Voyager Class 83 SOUNDWAVE figure’s chest (Sold separately, subject to availability).
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. Now, the Studio Series line is expanding to include the epic moments and characters from the classic 1986 The Transformers: The Movie, bringing fans a whole new series of screen-inspired figures to collect!

Transformers: Studio Series Core Class Transformers: Bumblebee Shockwave
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $10.99 / Available: February 2022)
This Studio Series Core Class Transformers: Bumblebee SHOCKWAVE figure stands at 3.5 inches tall, is highly articulated for posability, features vivid Transformers: Bumblebee movie-inspired deco and converts from robot to Cybertronian hovercraft mode in 13 steps. SHOCKWAVE also comes with a blaster accessory and features never-before-seen alt mode, specifically designed for Studio Series! Core Class figures allow fans to collect mini versions of iconic characters from the movie universe.
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. Now, the Studio Series line is expanding to include the epic moments and characters from the classic 1986 The Transformers: The Movie, bringing fans a whole new series of screen-inspired figures to collect!

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With the toys being out in 2-3 months time, they are already showing up in the hands of people who have "contacts" at the factory - Ratchet and Brawn.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Tak Tom Mall has listed 4 of them on there site for preorder

https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/c/cTFss/

As well as on their promotional website

https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_ss

Just as an aside, I find the side column on the promotional page, the icons for each series seem so random.
The war for cybertron ones are way too similar
All the rest are their completely own thing.

I really think that Japanese marketing agents have no idea about... stuff.

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Hasbro Australia might have the new Studio Series toys in the country, as Shockwave is now listed on Amazon Australia for February (the global release date), so we must be expecting them to be released here at the same time as well... which would mean the stock would have to be here by now.