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We have a newsletter from BigBadToyStore. -------------- NEW PRE-ORDERS -------------- Masters of the Universe and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles worlds collide in the new Turtles of Grayskull line of figures by Mattel! New Star Wars figures are now available in the Black Series and Vintage Collections! A variety of new comics and graphic novels have gone up over the past week. New t-shirts from Popeye to Top Gun are also available. Behold the Sorcerer’s Potion Light now available in two NEW tonic colors: red or blue. From Kotobukiya’s HORROR BISHOUJO series, Chucky is finally back! Unleash the power of the ultimate dragon! The Blue-Eyes White Dragon statue recreates its legendary pose in stunning detail. Infinite Statue are delighted to unveil a brand-new line of 1/6 scale action figures inspired by the beloved Japanese anime Lupin the 3rd Part IV: The Italian Adventure. This collection brings the charm, style, and intrigue of Lupin and his gang to life like never before, starting with the legendary duo, Lupin III and Daisuke Jigen! ------------ NEW ARRIVALS ------------ Bring the iconic mascot of breakfast champions to your collection with the Kellogg's Frosted Flakes® Tony the Tiger 1:12 scale action figure by Jada Toys! This highly detailed collectible captures the larger-than-life personality of Tony the Tiger, the beloved cereal icon who has been inspiring generations with his great attitude and unstoppable energy. New Godzilla action figures are now in stock from Hiya Toys! From "METAL GEAR SOLID" comes a rerelease of the Nendoroid of the main character of the series, the infiltration specialist Solid Snake! The rough look of his character has been preserved while still giving him the cuter appearance provided by the Nendoroid design! From the critically acclaimed anime film Ghost in the Shell comes the next entry in the Pop Up Parade L line: the Major of Section 9, Motoko Kusanagi! Lakeshore Records has released Fallout: Soothing Sounds of the Apocalypse-a 12-song collection of hits from the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s on distinctive blue smoke colored vinyl.

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It's time once again to dock like wild, as the newest episode of Transformers: Wild King has landed on YouTube! And if you loved those episodes of Beast Wars where Optimus Primal rode atop Rhinox like they were Donkey Kong and Rambi, well then, maybe this episode has a little something for you. Or maybe not. In any case, here's the Japanese version, which actually came out 12 days ago: Seems that one of the new characters has a verbal tic that took False Prime, Sabrblade, and the TFWiki crew a bit of time to fully understand. But they got it done, and here are the fruits of their labor! So, how about those new guys, eh? And of course, if you're new to this whole wild king-thing, you can go back and view the previous episodes here. When you're done, you can talk about this episode below, or join in over in the 'New "Wildocking" Animal Limb Combiners from TakaraTomy' thread (should probably update that title...) on our forums! Allspark Forums Discord Server Twitter/X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

We have a newsletter from BigBadToyStore. -------------- NEW PRE-ORDERS -------------- threezero and Marvel Studios are excited to present the DLX Iron Man Mark 3 (Battle Damaged) as the upcoming release in the Marvel DLX series. From Fede Alvarez's hit 2024 film, Alien: Romulus, comes the return of the famous Xenomorph that started it all! After a brutal battle against the Weyland-Yutani security forces, the alien hangs suspended in the ceiling of the ship's lab when its acid blood burns a hole through the floor... the very blood that gave scientists access to the DNA of the ultimate killing machine. This deluxe figure from NECA features posable wires to hang the maimed Xenomorph and includes a display piece of the acid-burned lab ceiling designed for mounting on your wall or ceiling. The reign of Papa V Perpetua is upon us—resplendent, commanding, and steeped in the dark pageantry that has made Ghost a force to be reckoned with. With each new era, The Clergy’s unholy frontman evolves, and now, Super7 is summoning his latest incarnation to take center stage in your collection! From the anime Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, the strongest warrior, the Black Luster Soldier, is now available in Revoltech! From Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger comes the Memorial Edition of the Dino Buckler, the main transformation item from the series! ------------ NEW ARRIVALS ------------ The three latest Masters of the Universe: Origins action figures to arrive are Faker, Leech and Catra in the Cartoon Collection! Bring the excitement and wonder of the Marvel Universe to your collection with Hasbro Marvel Legends Dark Avengers Warbird figure! Unite your favorite characters from across the world of Transformers robots into your collection with the Transformers Age of the Primes Leader Class The Thirteen Megatronus the Fallen action figure!From the ever-popular anime series “ONE PIECE”, S.H.Figuarts is releasing SHANKS ＆ MONKEY D. LUFFY -CHILDHOOD-!! Shanks’ cloak is made from cloth material with wire inside, so you can also position it as you envisioned. The legendary monster Dark Magician, from Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, is joining the S.H.MonsterArts series! The incredible sculpting, movement, and coloring have been thoroughly researched based on the scenes in the show, bringing the legendary duel to life!

TakaraTomy Mall has posted listings with pictures for the next wave of Wildking Limbs! The listings include: Ignite Leo the fire-elemental lion, Spirituan the earth-elemental Spinosaur, Drillnohorn, the earth-elemental Rhino, and Thunderbeak, the lightning-elemental Pterodactyl. In addition to forming a limb, Thunderbeak can also attach to the back of either Optimus or Megatron as wings as well as providing a new 5-element breastplate! See the gallery below for images of all four in all modes. Want to discuss these toys, or anything relating to the new Transformers Wild King line? Check out our forum thread here! Not yet a member? Join Today! Allspark Forums Discord Server X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

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Virtually every fan growing up with Transformers in the 80s was drawn to its unique aesthetic, which brought an alien world of shape-shifting cars and jets and other things to undeniable, imagination-stoking life. One of the most striking visual anchors for Generation 1 was the classic back-of-box mural depicting Autobots and Decepticons waging a pitched battle in space. This artwork, as well as later pieces like the Transformers book Sun Raid cover and inner illustrations, is credited to noted science fiction artist David Schleinkofer, who also did pieces for Hot Wheels storybooks as well as box art for various computer games like Absolute Zero. Schleinkofer recently passed away on April 20, 2025, of Lou Gehrig's disease, as reported by comics website downthetubes.net, from which many of these images are mirrored. Schleinkofer's signature airbrushed style graced many works in the 70s and 80s, and he left his visually immersive mark on various franchises, including Battlestar Galactica, Sim City, and Robotech. His art also saw publication in the likes of Asimov Sci-Fi Magazine and Cosmopolitan. In the 90s, his work shifted more toward fine art and landscapes, as well as paperback covers via commission. An interview with Schleinkofer was shared in 2013 on the alt.toys.transformers group, and can still be checked out. You can check out David Schleinkofer's Flickr page here. Allspark Forums Discord Server X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

We have a newsletter from BigBadToyStore. -------------- NEW PRE-ORDERS -------------- Optimus Prime is the largest, strongest, and wisest of all Autobots. He feels his role is the protection of all life, including Earth-life. Re-experience the nostalgia of your favorite G1 action figures with the Transformers Retro Optimus Prime toy! This vintage G1 Optimus Prime toy is an authentic reissue of the original G1 release. Bring the excitement and wonder of the Marvel Universe to your collection with Hasbro Marvel Legends Punisher action figure! This collectible 6-inch scale Marvel figure is detailed to look like the character's appearance in Marvel Television's Daredevil: Born Again. Always ready for fun, whether he’s playing, learning, or giving big monster hugs, Elmo’s playful personality and innocent curiosity has delighted fans of all ages for decades. This 3.75” scale, articulated Sesame Street ReAction Figure of Elmo captures the beloved little monster’s boundless energy and curiosity. Premium Collectibles Studio presents the Gargoyles - Goliath and Lexington 1/4 Scale Statue, the first in a line of exciting new collectibles based on the characters from the hit animated series, Gargoyles! ------------ NEW ARRIVALS ------------ New anime S.H.Figuarts action figures are here with releases from One Piece, Naruto: Shippuden, My Hero Academia, Dragon Ball and more! Capcom, Iconiq Studios, and TBLeague are proud to present the next figure in our Street Fighter series, the highly detailed 1/6 scale Akuma. Featuring our specially developed seamless body that is fully articulated and capable of replicating Akuma's signature special attacks. From the movie “GODZILLA x KONG: The New Empire”, S.H.MonsterArts Suko & Mothra are here! METAL ROBOT SPIRITS Strike Freedom Gundam Type II from "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM" is now in stock! Silent Assassin Nina Williams from Tekken 8, the latest in the Tekken series, joins S.H.Figuarts! Detailed to look like the character’s appearance at the conclusion of Marvel's Infinity Gauntlet (1991) comic miniseries, the collectible 6-inch scale Adam Warlock figure is fully articulated with premium design and poseable head, arms, and legs.

Nune at TFW2005 has uncovered stock images of four upcoming figures from the NFL X Transformers collaboration. Each figure converts from a licensed team helmet to a 5.5" robot with a 5mm compatible football accessory and a removable helmet of it's own. So far revealed are: Kansas City Chiefs / KC-49 Dallas Cowboys / Starblitz Pittsburgh Steelers / Steelsmash and Green Bay Packers / Tundra Prime. Ready to call an audible and discuss these figures on our forums? Start here at the Collaborative Thread. Not yet a member? Join the Allspark today!

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The behind the scenes showcases continue. This time it's Age of the Primes Vortex, our first look at the Age of the Primes Combaticons. Source: Instagram Join the Allspark today.

No, seriously. Pre-orders are open, but if you wanted the Megatron who turns into a bull, he's not there. Anyway, here's what the product description reads, for all you lore fiends out there: And here's who is available! Starting at the $9.99 Cyber-Changer price point, we have: Optimus Prime Skybyte And Starscream Huh, I really expected less of a smile, more of a smirk. Oh well. In the $14.99 range: Move over, Tony Stark, we have... Armor Bumblebee And last but not least, at $54.03 (or $9.98 a month over six months, because that's where we are now)... (Update: Whoops! Apparently that's the price someone importing from the UK put on it. MSRP ought to be about $29.99. Thanks, Steevy!) Chomp & Battle Grimlock And check out this cool back-of-box spread for Big Grim: Now, some of you might notice that some of these (well, all of these except Grimlock, as of this writing) are unavailable/out of stock. Yeah, they'll do that. But keep checking back in, because these things tend to come and go. But at least now you know where to look, right? Thanks to our friends over at Tformers, Lord Giga Ice, Steevy Maximus, and viewers like you for letting us know about these. Allspark Forums Discord Server Twitter/X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

We have a newsletter from BigBadToyStore. -------------- NEW PRE-ORDERS -------------- This brand new Heat Ray Godzilla action figure stands 18CM tall, based on Godzilla 2000: Millennium (1999). Faithfully reproduces Godzilla's fierce eyes, reptilian mouth, sharp dark green skin, and other suit details. The Heavy Mech Series Gipsy Danger stands approximately 32cm tall and is officially licensed by Legendary Pictures. The main structure is crafted using die-cast alloy technology, featuring over 120 points of articulation and multiple interconnected mechanisms. Caught in the heart of a Gamma Bomb explosion, Dr. Bruce Banner now finds himself transformed into a powerful, dark, and distorted reflection of himself– the Incredible Hulk. This officially-licensed Hasbro Marvel Legends deluxe action figure is bursting with 11 accessories, including 2 alternate heads, 4 alternate hands, 3 thunderclap effects, and a missile to pose Hulk catching and ripping apart. From the popular Suicide Squad Isekai animated series comes the Amazing Yamaguchi Revoltech Harley Quinn figure by Kaiyodo! From Four Horsemen comes the Beyithirr the Green Figure Set! The figure stands 22 inches tall with its wings extended upwards, while also reaching an impressive 54 inches long with its tail extended. ------------ NEW ARRIVALS ------------ Toynami is proud to announce the Voltron 40th Anniversary Collector's Set! This limited-edition collectible will only be produced for the 40th anniversary, consisting of five fully transformable lions that unite to form Voltron, Defender of the Universe! Each lion will feature light-up eyes, activated by a unique magnetic key. The Legends of Dragonore Pyrant, Lord of Desolation deluxe dragon includes removable armor, removable belt, removable saddle and modular mace. In Humanoid form he stands approximately 10" (25.5cm) tall. Thanks to the two sets of arms included, Pyrant can be configured as a fierce, two-legged warrior or menacing quadruped dragon, which regular Legends of Dragonore figures can ride. Dark Horse is thrilled to partner with Crystal Dynamics to introduce a new Tomb Raider PVC statue, inspired by the recently remastered original TOMB RAIDER game! The Robotech RODO-DOU VF‐1S Veritech (Roy Fokker) is a high-fidelity collectible figure designed to capture the appearance as seen in the original anime television series with an extremely high attention to detail. From the Mega Man X series, Zero—the Maverick Hunter, dependable mentor, and friend to the protagonist X—is appearing in his powered-up form, Black Zero, for the first time as a plastic model kit.

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From the official Twitter account of the "Transformers Information Bureau" by Takara Tomy, we've received an interesting bit of information for anyone who might be visiting a particular region of Japan anytime soon. Per PrimalxConvoy on our forums, the tweet reads: Of course, if you're unable to make it, at least you can catch a glimpse of how it looks in the image above. Allspark Forums Discord Server Twitter/X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

Did you enjoy last month's debut of the all-new Transformers: Wild King series on YouTube? Well, tough! Takara Tomy have seen fit to beget a third episode of this series on their official YouTube channel, which you can view in all its glory right here! Remember, you can turn on YouTube's auto-translated subtitles to try to have some more intimate idea of what the heck is going on! Yeah. Okay, so if you want something better than that, and which actually occurs in sync with when the characters are speaking, then we've got just the thing for you! Allspark forum member Sabrblade and some others helped False Convoy out with this one, giving us a fansub to be proud of for this little short! It's lacking the hilariously blatant advertisement for the toys at the end of the original, but if you're just in it for the story... well, I'm sorry. But also, you'll be good to go here. The first two episodes got the treatment, too, albeit before Sabrblade and others signed on to help. You can check those out here. Feel free to talk about this below, or over in the 'New "Wildocking" Animal Limb Combiners from TakaraTomy' thread on our forums! Allspark Forums Discord Server Twitter/X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

Mark Maher's behind the scenes showcases continue. Tonight we're looking at Age of the Primes Alchemist Prime. Source: Instagram Join the Allspark today.

In light of recent events, online toy retailers are starting to feel the crunch as a result of the tariff war that is going on. This has prompted at least two such retailers, Allspark.com sponsors TFsource and BigBadToyStore, to issue statements about how this will affect their ability to conduct business and you, the consumer, at this point in time. First, from TFsource, in an email titled "Note About Tariffs and Their Impact on Collectibles": Similarly, BigBadToyStore Founder and President Joel Boblit had this to say in an email of his own: In addition, The Toy Book has posted their own report on the matter and how it's affecting those in the business of making children (and adults) happy: The Toy Association, which runs a charity called "The Toy Foundation", numerous shows each year such as Toy Fair (among other things), is trying to push back: You can read the full report here. (Thanks, Steevy Maximus!) Unfortunately, there has been no word as of yet from Hasbro themselves about how this might affect their operations going forward, including their online Hasbro Pulse store. But this may be to be expected, as things have been in a constant state of flux with regards to the tariffs this week alone, even prompting video game manufacturer Nintendo to push back the official start date for pre-ordering their recently-announced Nintendo Switch 2 console in the United States and Canada -- the latter only hours before they were due to open on April 9th. If you'd like to discuss how this affects you, or anything else you've heard from any other retailers or manufacturers, you can do so in the comments below, or in the "Hasbr-uh-oh" thread that is already in progress (suffice to say, this isn't the first blow they've received in recent). Allspark Forums Discord Server Twitter/X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

Spoilers for #19 below - In another bout of a flashback issue, Issue #19 brings us a little more of what is up with Skybound’s Megatron. When we last saw him, he brought Ravage back to life, using his own power from his chest for his revival. Now with this current issue, we know of possibly how he could attain such power, along with big story ramifications going forward. This issue starts off like us, as readers, wonder what just happened, switching gears to a insignia-less Megatron, captured and brought to an empty space by a Quintesson Prosecutor, if you are familiar with the 1986 movie and S3 of Transformers. Given the name Dezimir, he is given the task to set trials for the soon-to-be Decepticon leader, first through waves of Sharkticons, and then through his fire-breathing robo-dragon. In a time loop, Megatron keeps coming up short to winning against them, trying to defy this squid alien from making him their plaything. While Megatron’s origin will remain elusive for now, this chapter provides a little of what makes him unique in this current iteration. While he doesn’t bear a Decepticon insignia (yet), his captors are aware of his existence, and he has already failed to help his comrades. Thus, they will direct him towards a path through brutal guidance. He is mentally broken down from his boisterous, defiant personality at the beginning of this story. Only when an omnipotence voice, Dezimir’s master, speaks does the focal point of the purpose of Megatron’s trials is revealed. The Prosecutor gives a vine-like energy that wraps around Megatron, and such, another, secondary alt mode. The gun form we saw several issues back in Starscream’s origin story in #13. The one where Starscream indicates a voice calling to him; to bring destruction to those who hurt him, and then some. I have If readers have picked up on this, an occurring motif in Skybound’s Transformers has been characters doing against what they want, and the sacrificial consequences that come from it. Here, we once again see this in play, as the voice asks Dezimir, who has been gleeful in bringing Megatron down to his knees, to pick up the Megatron gun. Horrified at the prospect, Dezimir has no choice from his master, and Megatron, as an act of revenge, chooses to have the prosecutor shoot his pet, Mechanokorr, point blank. A mysterious power gifted by an unknown source, establishing Megatron as a powerful influence for the continuing Decepticon cause. What are Optimus, Starscream, the Autobots, and the rest of the Earth in store for Megatron’s return? We’ll have to see, but this issue, while a detour from the main story, gives us an iteration of Megatron that is ruthless and more capable of overpowering anyone in his path, and I’m looking forward to seeing how it plays out from this current run. Raaarrrgh! Stray Obvs!(servations): -So that omnipotent voice, what are your guesses? I think given DWJ’s preference to stick to classic G1 lore has people thinking Unicron, but I personally like to think it’s Quintus Prime. I know most Quintus iterations aren’t as dubious as his Quintessons offspring, but the whole Mind control thing for Megatron kind of speaks to his perfectionism and able to accelerate living organisms’ abilities. -Another possible clue to it being Unicron, regardless, though, was Dezimir was carrying a Matrix-shaped object inside him to give Megatron his transformation. Matrix of Conquest, perhaps, which is tied to the Planet eater himself? (It probably is this, but part of me wants to tie in more with Quintus Prime). -(Also that talk about Megatron is small compared the universe, yeah, it’s probably a given). -Anybody getting a callback to the 1986 animated movie with the line “I am a slave to no [one]”? i.e: -Some DWJ notes here. He’s really glad a fan is digging Ultra Magnus’ trauma and trying to overcome Shockwave. No Cosmos, though. Sorry Cosmos, fans. But he hasn’t forgotten Jetfire. He may be back into the story once more. - “That was not only a trial. It was a lesson”. What do you guys think of this issue? Think it's a worthy introduction to this Megatron? Think something is up with his new powers? Let us know in our Discord, Transformers forum, our Twitter, or our Facebook group! Side addendum: Hey folks, it's been a minute. I am planning on covering the beginning arcs in some big reviews. so everyone can know our thoughts on the story so far. We are really digging this unfliniching take on our favorite car robot toy things. Also getting the GI Joe Skybound reviews up and running again, and covering the first arc in general after the 6th issue concludes it. Personal stuff got in the way, but I really like talking about these comics and want to continue them one way or the other. Stay tuned! -ALArts

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Additional images of MPG-17 Optimus Prime have surfaced on Baidu, giving us some new views as well as a look at the possible price. Baidu user animetal shared the following gallery. We've seen some of these images before, but these are larger and demonstrate the previously unseen weapon storage. User 爆头鸭鸭鸭 added the following, giving us a look at the possible price of this release. If this image is true, the price of this release is 24,200 yen, or $163.94 at the time of this writing. Join the Allspark today.