Transformers Earthspark new series

[Paulbot]

Completed the season tonight and it’s a thumbs up from me. Combines a few of the things I liked in previous cartoon series (and some comics), felt familiar but new. All the characters based on G1 were reimagined in strong ways.

Also a successful toy commercial although I’ve not many toys yet quite live up to the animation models, may pick up the deluxe Bumblebee. Also a series where some human figures would be nice to have too.

[griffin]

Two months late the first wave of Earthspark toys are finally showing up at American retail (not sure why, after having Botbots, Studio Series and Legacy being released ahead of schedule at the end of last year).
https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/01/06/...-retail-473377

And with their release in America, the toys are now showing up on Amazon Australia as American import stock... for those here who don't want to wait until next month for them to possibly be released here, for those that are listed as "in stock" on Amazon (unless they are getting delayed here too).
The Warriors are more expensive than they will be here (our RRP is $30), but the Spin-Changers are cheaper (our RRP is $70).

Warrior Megatron - $39 (4-6 weeks) - https://www.amazon.com.au/Transforme...dp/B0B6222C1Q/
Warrior Skywarp - $41 - https://www.amazon.com.au/Transforme...dp/B0B6235CMR/
Warrior Elita-1 - 40 - https://www.amazon.com.au/Transforme...dp/B0B624SR4Q/
Warrior Optimus Prime - $39 - https://www.amazon.com.au/Transforme...dp/B0B62124Q7/

Spin-Changer Bumblebee - $66 - https://www.amazon.com.au/TRANSFORME...dp/B0B2DXBGPC/
Spin-Changer Optimus - $67 - https://www.amazon.com.au/TRANSFORME...dp/B0B2DV5YS6/

1-step Wheeljack - (currently out of stock) - https://www.amazon.com.au/Transforme...dp/B0B626T9ZL/
1-step Optimus Prime - (currently out of stock) - https://www.amazon.com.au/Transforme...dp/B0B6223S79/
1-step Bumblebee (couldn't find it, so probably out of stock too)

(Deluxe and Tacticon not listed yet)

[griffin]

It doesn't inspire confidence in the toys or the seller when Amazon America looks like they were scouring the internet to find images... as I see that one of the images has the Hong Kong distributor sticker on the back of the packaging, while one of the images had a Brazil distributor sticker on the back of the packaging.

[griffin]

A bit of a delay, the Earthspark toys and cartoon will be in Japan from October.

The cartoon will start October 1st - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dhmdf1DXHzw

And the first wave of toys is out October 28th, with the second wave out November 11th -
https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/c/cTFespark/

Wave 1 - October 28th
ESC-01 Spin Changer Optimus Prime & Robbie
ESC-02 Spin Changer Bumblebee & Mo
ESD-01 DLX Optimus Prime
ESD-02 DLX Megatron
ESD-03 DLX Bumblebee
ESD-04 DLX Terran Twitch
ESS-01 Spot Change Optimus Prime
ESS-02 Spot Change Megatron
ESS-03 Spot Change Bumblebee
ESS-04 Spot Change Terran Twitch
ESS-05 Spot Change Swindle

Wave 2 - November 11th
ESD-05 DLX Nightshade
ESD-06 DLX Shockwave
ESD-07 DLX Grimlock
ESD-08 DLX Starscream
ESS-06 Spot Change Wheeljack
ESS-07 Spot Change Soundwave

It is strange to see that TakaraTomy have done some minor deco changes on their Earthspark toys to improve the look of some of the toys (especially Wheeljack, who now has red and green in robot mode), but don't do deco changes for their more collector-focussed toylines anymore.

https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_earth_spark/

[griffin]

It also looks like there will be another freebie orange translucent ROTB Beast Battle Masters toy in Japan soon. It is the Chainclaw (wolf) toy that was originally released with Battle Changer Optimus Prime, and will be given free with the Earthspark Spin Changer Optimus and Bumblebee toys, on October 28th (at selected Japanese outlets).
https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/09/05/...-images-493946

[griffin]

Scans of the latest Japanese hobby magazine show some of the deco changes for the Earthspark toys...
https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/09/28/...-convoy-495370

Some of the first 2024 Earthspark toys have been officially revealed by Hasbro, with a couple of new types of toys for that toyline - a roleplay glove that shoots Nerf darts, and a couple of combiner 2-packs, similar to the Cyberverse 2-packs but only one of the two toys converts into a vehicle.

TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK CYBER-COMBINERS ASSORTMENT
(Ages 6 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $29.99 | Available: January 2024)

TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK CYBER-COMBINER BUMBLEBEE AND MO MALTO: This Transformers 5-inch action figure set comes with 2 Transformers figures, Bumblebee and Mo Malto, that can be played with separately or connected to make 2 different combiner bots! The 2-in-1 Bumblebee figure converts from robot to sports car mode in 9 steps. Combine the figures in 2 different configurations to
make a super-powered Bumblebee or Mo. Includes two action figures and a detachable Cyber-Sword accessory piece.

TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK CYBER-COMBINER TERRAN TWITCH AND ROBBY MALTO: This Transformers 5-inch action figure set comes with 2 Transformers figures, Terran Twitch and Robby Malto, that can be played with separately or connected to make 2 different combiner bots. The 2-in-1 Terran Twitch converts from robot to stealth drone mode in 9 steps. Combine the figures in 2 different configurations to make a super-powered Twitch or Robby. Includes two action figures and a detachable blaster accessory piece.

TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK CYBER-SLEEVE BATTLE BLASTER
(Ages 6 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $14.99 | Available: January 2024)
Get ready for epic adventures with the Transformers: EarthSpark Cyber-Sleeve Battle Blaster! With 2 ways for kids to imagine battling Decepticons, this toy blaster takes pretend play to a whole new level. Kids can easily load and launch NERF darts, or swing their arm to reveal Mo Malto’s CyberSword, inspired by the Transformers: EarthSpark animated series. Includes gauntlet, 3 darts, and 2 adjustable straps for a comfortable fit. Look for more Transformers: EarthSpark toys, including awesome Transformers action figures (sold separately, subject to availability).

https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/09/29/...-images-495432

And at the same time, these new Earthspark toys were on display at the New York annual Toyfair this weekend, which is 8 months late.
The Hasbro Transformers toy display was very small, which was a bit surprising. Then again, the timing of the Toyfair (which is usually in February), is also strange, and might not be the best time for toy companies, as this is usually their busiest time of year, in the 4-6 months before Christmas.
https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/09/29/...om-pics-495461

[griffin]

Some more 2024 Earthspark toys have been revealed - Deluxe Prowl (looks like it is just a Hotrod redeco), and Deluxe Terran Thrash (motorcycle without side-car).
https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/10/19/...-thrash-496793

[griffin]

With the rest of the world on wave 3 and 4 for Earthspark, and Australia hasn't seen anything after wave 1, it is heartening to learn that wave 2 of the 1-step toys have been found in New Zealand... which comes from Australia, but doesn't guarantee that they will be released in Australia.
Wave 2 is Soundwave and Swindle.
https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/11/06/...-week-1-498652

[Jaxius._]

With the rest of the world on wave 3 and 4 for Earthspark, and Australia hasn't seen anything after wave 1, it is heartening to learn that wave 2 of the 1-step toys have been found in New Zealand... which comes from Australia, but doesn't guarantee that they will be released in Australia.
Wave 2 is Soundwave and Swindle.
https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/11/06/...-week-1-498652

Oh i had actually seen Swindle the other day at I believe Big W (Epping VIC)
No idea they were new

[griffin]

That's good to hear, as 1-step Soundwave has been a difficult one to get online for a reasonable price.