2012 Transformers Toy Checklist for Australia

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This checklist aims to cover everything being released by Hasbro America (which we get here), Hasbro Asia (we sometimes get here), as well as the most notable or unique TakaraTomy toys (maybe one item here per year).

The current release status for Australia will be noted as often as possible.
Previous Archive Checklists:
2011 Movie toys
2011 Non-Movie toys
Second half 2010
(late 2009-early 2010 to be added later)
2008-early 2009
1996-2008

Items will be added to the checklist when officially revealed by Hasbro, or official pics of the toys, or in-package images verify its existence.
Posting of corrections or additions of Confirmed information is welcome.

Release dates are when items are expected to be widely available in America, and should only be used as a guide for Australia (usually within a month or two if released here at all). All future dates and details can change at any time (they changed a few between Toyfair and BotCon).

US prices are before tax (usually about 8%)
AU prices are full retail (includes 10% tax)

Key:
HERE = Release date at a major chain in Australia.
OUT = Release date in US or globally (not yet found here if not mentioned as "HERE").
NOT HERE = Released in other countries, but not expected here.


Transformers: Prime First Edition (NOT HERE - except Roleplay Blaster NOV 2012)
NOTE - First release DEC 2011/JAN 2012 - Second release OCT 2012)

Entertainment 2-pack (US$?) (Dec 2011 & Oct 2012)
Optimus Prime (New Deluxe - Auto) (not released in Japan)
Megatron (New Deluxe - Decep) (in Japan as a single-packed figure)
Jackson (Human figurine)
Miko (Human figurine)
Raf (Human figurine)
+ DVD (DVD episode - Ep6)

Deluxe (US$12)
- - Wave 1
Bumblebee (new - Auto) (Dec 2011 only)
Starscream (new - Decep) (Dec 2011 & Oct 2012)
Arcee (new - Auto) (Dec 2011 & Oct 2012)
- - Wave 2
Cliffjumper (new - Auto) (Dec 2011 Asia/Japan only)
- - Wave 3
Vehicon (new - Decep) (Dec 2011 Japan only & Oct 2012)
Terrorcon Cliffjumper (zombie deco - Auto) (Oct 2012 only)
NOTE - Terrorcon Cliffjumper appears to have the same deco as the SDCC version, without Energon accessories, and is noted as an Autobot on the packaging.
Bumblebee and Cliffjumper were not in the second release in 2012

Voyager (US$20)
- - Wave 1
Bulkhead (new - Auto) (Dec 2011 Asia/Japan only & Oct 2012)
Optimus Prime (new - Auto) (Dec 2011 Asia/Japan only & Oct 2012)

Roleplay (US$20)
Bumblebee Blaster (TF1 redeco) (Dec 2011 & Oct 2012)
NOTE - Released at Toyworld Nov 2012 $30

Transformers: Prime Robots in Disguise (the larger sizes)

Revealer/Deluxe (US$12 - AU$25-30) (Price increase to US$15 mid-year)
- - Wave 1 (Early March) HERE & US FEB
Bumblebee V2 (reworked - Auto)
Cliffjumper V2 (new - Auto)
Soundwave (new - Decep)
Wheeljack (new - Auto)
- - Wave 2 (Late March) HERE MAY (US APR)
Arcee V2 (new - Auto)
Autobot Ratchet (new - Auto)
- - Wave 3 (April/Jun) HERE NOV (US APR)
Hot Shot (redeco/new head - Auto)
Knockout (new - Decep)
Vehicon V2 (new - Decep)
- - Wave 4 (Aug) HERE NOV (US JULY)
Dead End (redeco Wheeljack w new head - Decep)
Shadow Strike Bumblebee (black redeco Bumblebee - Auto)
Airracchnid (new - Decep)
- - Wave 5 (Oct) OUT AUG
Sergeant Kup (new - Auto)
Decepticon Rumble (new - Decep)
- - Wave 6 (NOV) OUT NOV
(no new figures)


Powerizer/Voyager (US$20 - AU$45-50)
- - Wave 1 (Early March) HERE & US FEB
Megatron (new - Decep)
Optimus Prime V2 (new - Auto)
- - Wave 2 (April/May) HERE JUNE (US APR)
Bulkhead V2 (new - Auto)
Starscream (new - Decep)
- - Wave 3 (April/July) OUT AUG
Dreadwing (new - Decep)
- - Wave 4 (Oct) OUT OCT
Thundertron (new - Decep/Star Seeker)
Ultra Magnus (new - Auto)
- - Wave 5 (Nov/Dec) OUT DEC
Skyquake (redeco - Decep)


Weaponizer/Ultra (US$30 - AU$55-60?)
- - Wave 1 (Aug/Sept) HERE JUNE
Bumblebee (new - Auto)
Optimus Prime (new - Auto)


"Ultimate Opponents" Entertainment Pack (US$30/35 - AU$45/60) (March) HERE & US FEB
Bumblebee (FE Deluxe redeco - Auto)
Starscream (FE Deluxe redeco - Decep)
Silas (Human figurine)
Mech Soldier (Human figurine)
+ DVD or flyer (DVD episodes - 9, 13, 14)
Canada, Asia & Australia only (no DVD in AUS release)


Transformers: Prime Cyberverse (the smaller sizes)

Legion (was Legends) (US$5 - AU$7-10)
- - Wave 1 (March) HERE FEB (US FEB)
Arcee (new - Auto)
Autobot Ratchet (new - Auto)
Bumblebee (new - Auto)
Cliffjumper (new - Auto)
Vehicon (new - Decep)
- - Wave 2 (April/May) HERE MAY (US APR)
Breakdown (new - Decep)
(Movie) Evac (new - Auto)
(Movie) Mirage (redeco of TF2 Sideways - Auto)
(Movie) Soundwave (DotM redeco - Decep)
- - Wave 3 (July) HERE DEC (US JULY)
Hyperspeed Wheeljack (redeco w/ new weapon - Auto)
Quickblade Bumblebee (black redeco w/ new weapon - Auto)
Decepticon Flamewar (red/black redeco Arcee w/ new weapon - Decep)
- - Wave 4 (Oct) OUT US AUG 2012 - HERE APR 2013
Knock Out (orange/red redeco w/ new weapon - Decep)
Fallback (tan/brown Breakdown - Auto)
Tailgate (white/blue Cliffjumper - Auto)


Commander (was Scout) (US$8 - AU$16-20?)
- - Wave 1 (March) HERE MAR (US FEB)
Bulkhead (new - Auto)
Megatron (new - Decep)
Optimus Prime (new - Auto)
Starscream (new - Decep)
- - Wave 2 (April/May) HERE JUNE (US APR)
Dreadwing (new - Decep)
Ironhide (new - Auto)
- - Wave 3 (July) OUT JUL
Ultra Magnus (new - Auto)
Nightwatch Optimus Prime (redeco w/ new head & weapons - Auto)
- - Wave 4 (Oct) OUT AUG
Battle Tactics Bulkhead (black-blue/blue redeco - Auto)
Skyquake (Dreadwing redeco - Decep)

- - Wave 1a (April-July?) HERE OCT (US April-July?) (same prices)
Bulkhead (re-release - Auto) + mini-DVD (ep 6)
Megatron (re-release - Decep) + mini-DVD (ep 6)
Optimus Prime (re-release - Auto) + mini-DVD (ep 6)
Starscream (re-release - Decep) + mini-DVD (ep 6)


Vehicle Set (Legion + playset) (US$20 - AU$35-40?)
- - Wave 1 (May/Aug) HERE JUNE (US JUNE - UK MAY)
Star Hammer w/ Wheeljack (new figure & playset - Auto)
Energon Driller w/ Knock Out (new figure & playset - Decep)
- - Wave 2 (Oct) US JUL
Bumblebee Battle Suit (redeco figure, new playset - Auto)


Maximus/Large Vehicle (playset only - no figure) (US$35 - AU$50)
- - Wave 1 (Aug/Sept) HERE AUG (US MAY)
Optimus Maximus (exosuit/vehicle) (new - Auto)


Non-actionfigure Hasbro Merchandise
Convertible Remote Control (US$20 - AU$?)
- - Wave 1 (Aug) HERE JUNE
Bumblebee (new - Auto)
Knockout (new - Decep)
- - Wave 2 (Oct) HERE JUNE
Optimus Prime (new - Auto)

Electronic Energon Helmet (US$20 - AU$?)
Optimus Prime (Mar) HERE APR (US MAR)

Character Masks (US$? - AU?)
Bumblebee (Mar) HERE APR (US MAR)
Optimus Prime (Mar) HERE APR (US MAR)


Generations (Deluxe size - US$13 - AU$25-30)
- - Wave 9 (Nov 2011) OUT US - NOT RELEASED HERE
Blackshadow (retool of Thunderwing - Decep)
Junkion (retool of Wreckgar - Auto)


Generations - Fall of Cybertron (Deluxe size - US$15 - AU$25-30)
- - Wave 1 (Aug 2012) HERE AUG (US JUL)
Jazz (new - Auto)
Optimus Prime (new - Auto)
Shockwave (new - Decep)
- - Wave 2 (Sept/Oct 2012) HERE SEPT (US AUG)
Blast Off (new - Decep)
Decepticon Brawl (new - Decep)
Onslaught (new - Decep)
Swindle (new - Decep)
Vortex (new - Decep)
(Combaticons - merge to form Bruticus)


Bot Shots

Single Pack (US$4 - AU$8-10)
- - Wave 1 (Feb) HERE APR & US FEB
B001 - Bumblebee (new - Auto)
B002 - (Gen1) Starscream (new - Decep)
B003 - Optimus Prime (new - Auto)
B004 - (Movie) Barricade (new - Decep)
SB001 - Sentinel Prime (chase - clear red) (new - Auto)
- - Wave 2 (March) HERE MAY & US APR
B005 - Mirage (new - Auto)
B006 - (Gen1) Autobot Ratchet (new - Auto)
B007 - (Movie) Decepticon Brawl (new - Decep)
SB002 - Bumblebee (chase - clear yellow) (redeco - Auto)
- - Wave 3 (May/June) HERE JUL & US MAY
B008 - Lockdown (new - Decep)
B009 - (Gen1) Thundercracker (redeco - Decep)
B010 - (Gen1) Jetfire (new - Auto)
B011 - (Movie) Topspin (new - Auto)
SB003 - (TF3) Megatron (chase - clear olive) (new - Decep)
- - Wave 4 (July/Aug) HERE OCT (US JUL)
B012 - (Movie) Ironhide
B013 - (Gen1) Powerglide
B014 - (Gen1) Autobot Jazz
B015 - (Movie) Leadfoot
SB004 - Optimus Prime (chase - clear blue)
- - Wave 5 (Sept/Oct) OUT US SEPT
B016 - (Gen1) Skywarp
B017 - (Movie) Roadbuster
B018 - (TF2) Megatron
B019 - (Battlemask) Bumblebee
SB005 - Shockwave (chase - clear purple)


3-Pack (US$10 - AU$20)
- - Wave 1 (March) HERE APR & US MAR
(BP01)Bumblebee, (BP02)Sentinel Prime, (BP03)Prowl (redeco, redeco, new - Auto's)
(BP04)TF2 Megatron, (BP05)Nemesis Prime, (SB006)(clear green) Acid Storm (new, redeco, redeco - Decep's)
- - Wave 2 (Aug) HERE NOV & US AUG
Skyquake, Jetfire, Powerglide
Decepticon Brawl, Shockwave, Ironhide


Launchers (US$8 - AU$15)
- - Wave 1 (March) HERE APR & US MAR
BL001 - Optimus Prime (redeco - Auto)
BL002 - (TF2) Megatron (new - Decep)
- - Wave 2 (June) HERE NOV & US JUL
BL003 - Ironhide (new - Auto)
- - Wave 3 (Oct) HERE DEC & US AUG
BL004 - Starscream (redeco - Decep)


Battle for the Matrix 4-Pack (US$20 - AU$40) (Aug) HERE AUG (US JUL)
Bumblebee, Decepticon Brawl, Optimus & Launcher, TF2 Megatron & Launcher (all new decos? - Auto, Decep, Auto, Decep)


Kre-O Series 2
(Sept 2012) (7 new sets - 29 Kreons) OUT US JUL/AUG - NOT EXPECTED HERE

Destruction Site Devastator (Devastator OR 4 Constructicons - Scrapper (yellow Earthmover), Drillbit (orange drill), Hightower (red wrecking-ball), Scavenger (green bulldozer)) 560 pieces & 6 Kreons (Devastator, Construction Foreman, 3 Construction Workers, Ironhide)
Battle For Energon (Optimus Vs Megatron) 379 pieces & 4 Kreons (Optimus, Megatron, Security Officer, Tank Driver)
Street Showdown (Knock Out Vs Wheeljack) 273 pieces & 4 Kreons (Wheeljack, Knock Out, 2x Drivers)
Stealth Bumblebee (Bumblebee) 257 pieces & 4 Kreons (Bumblebee, 2x Security Guards, Biker + Bulldog)
Rotor Rage (Vortex) 217 pieces & 3 Kreons (Vortex, Commando, ATV driver)
Decepticon Ambush (4 Kreons - Cliffjumper, 3x Vehicons - plus motorcycle) 80 pieces
Cycle Chase (4 Kreons - Barricade, 3x Autobot Troopers - plus motorcycle) 77 pieces

Kreon Microchangers
- - Wave 0 (Preview Wave) (Aug 2012) AU$4 - US$3 HERE OCT (US JUL/AUG)
Crankstart (21451 0)
Galvatron (21451 8)
Scorponok (21451 1)
Spinister (21451 7)
Sunstorm (21451 9)
Waspinator (21451 2)


Dark of the Moon/Movie Trilogy
Deluxe
- - Wave 5 (US Oct 2011 & HERE March 2012)
Air Raid (new - Auto)
Autobot Armor Topspin (redeco - Auto)
Dark Steel (redeco/head - Decep)
- - Wave 6 (CANCELLED)
Soundwave (grey, new - Decep) (was in Japan & Asia only)
Autobot Que (blue, new - Auto) (was in Japan only) RE-released later as Wheeljack
Evac (blue car, new - Auto) (was to be Asia Excl)
- - Wave 7 (CANCELLED)
Soundwave (black redeco - Decep) (was to be Asia Excl)
Wheeljack (white redeco - Auto) (was to be Asia Excl)
Bumblebee (minor redeco - Auto) (was to be Asia Excl)
Ratchet (white redeco - Auto) (was to be Asia Excl)

Special
- - (February 2012) OUT FEB HERE JUNE (Target Excl) (US$30 - AU$49)
Optimus Prime (Deluxe redeco - Auto) w/ Trailer (side-folding version)


Rescue Bots Series 1.5

Small playset (US$30) (July 2012) OUT JUL - NOT HERE
Police Headquarters w/ Chase & Robber (new)

Large electronic playset (US$40) (Late 2012) OUT AUG - NOT HERE
Mobile Headquarters w/ Optimus Prime & Cody Burns (firetruck/base playset) (new)

Robots
(October 2012) OUT US NOV - NOT HERE
Hoist the Tow Bot (tow truck)
Medix the Doc Bot (ambulance)



Star Wars Crossovers
(Series 4 - black/Legacy packaging)

Class 1 (small) Wave 2 (Oct 2011) OUT OCT 2011
Saesee Tiin / Jedi Starfighter (Clone Wars) (redeco/new head)
Darth Vader / Sith Starfighter (Ep3) (redeco/new head)
Clone Trooper Pilot / Y-wing Fighter (new)


(Series 5 - dark blue & white curved packaging)

Class 1 (small) Wave 1 (February) HERE FEB
Anakin / Clone Wars Jedi Starfighter (redeco/new head)
Obi Wan / Ep3 Jedi Starfighter (redeco/new head)
Anakin / Clone Wars Y-wing fighter (redeco/new head)

Class 2 (medium) Wave 1 (February) HERE JUNE (?Target store excl in AUS)
Battle Droid / AAT (re-release of first brown version from Series 3 in 2009)
Darth Maul / Sith Infiltrator (re-release from Series 1 in 2006)
Darth Vader / Tie Advanced (re-release from Series 1 in 2005)

Class 3 (large) Wave 1 (February) HERE JUNE (?Target store excl in AUS)
Darth Vader/Anakin/Imperial Star Destroyer/Republic Attack Cruiser (Quad-changer) (re-release)


Marvel Crossovers - The Avengers (US$20) (Aug 2012) OUT JUL
Thor/Thunderbomber
Captain America/Humvee
Ironman/ARC Racer


Store Exclusives - Australian Stores

JULY (Target) HERE MAY (US FEB)
Optimus Prime (Deluxe redeco - Auto) w/ Trailer (side-folding version)
Autobot Daredevil Squad (DLX Cannon Bumblebee w/ HA Backfire & Sam) (redecos - Auto) (Kmart June 2011 - Target June 2012 - Toyworld Nov 2012)

OCTOBER (ToysRUs)
Masterpiece Optimus Prime w/ Trailer (Auto) AU$150 HERE OCT (US SEPT)
Masterpiece Thundercracker (Decep) AU$80 HERE OCT (US AUG)


NOVEMBER (ToysRUs) HERE NOV
Generations Fall of Cybertron Combaticons (Generation 2 deco) 5-pack (redeco) (Decep) AU$100 - US$60
(Onslaught, Decepticon Brawl, Vortex, Blast Off, Swindle - combine to form Bruticus)