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LOS ANGELES 11/20/2025 — Today, Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro, a leading games, IP and toy company, are bringing seismic changes to the Energon Universe with two explosive upcoming G.I. JOE issues. Led by writer Joshua Williamson (Duke, Superman) and artist Andrea Milana (Creepshow, Cobra Commander), with colors by Lee Loughridge (Universal Monsters: The Mummy), and letters by Rus Wooton (Invincible Universe: Battle Beast), this powerhouse team delivers high-octane storytelling fans can’t miss. G.I. JOE #19 and #20 hit comic shops in February and March, respectively. Duke and Optimus Prime meeting for the first time in the Energon Universe? What's led to this momentous meeting of the EU's two greatest heroes? All we can say is it involves Clutch, Autobot Hound, and America's most wanted man – Matt Trakker! G.I. JOE #19 features a main cover by Tom Reilly, plus an incredible lineup of variants from Joshua Cassara & Romulo Fajardo Jr., Ben Oliver, Tonči Zonjić, Trevor Hairsine & Romulo Fajardo Jr., Andy Lanning, a spoiler foil variant by Pye Parr and a premium foil mask variant from John Amor and Andres Juarez. The G.I. JOE #20 cover lineup includes a main cover by Tom Reilly, two open to order variants from Joshua Cassara and Ben Oliver, a 1:25 incentive variant by Tonči Zonjić, and a 1:50 incentive variant by Jorge Corona. G.I. JOE is a tentpole of the Energon Universe, the crown jewel of the historic collaboration between Hasbro and Skybound, who has introduced a brand-new era of the TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE franchises in one shared comic book universe. Other Energon Universe titles include the ongoing series Void Rivals by writer Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead), artist Conor Hughes (White Ash, The Game), and colorist Patricio Delpeche (The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country) and the two-time Eisner Award winning TRANSFORMERS by writer Robert Kirkman, artist Dan Mora (Justice League Unlimited, Superman), and colorist Mike Spicer (Stillwater, Murder Falcon). Fans should expect can’t-miss moments from every issue of the Energon Universe, as secrets are unveiled along the path to answering the BIG questions from some of the biggest franchises in comics today. G.I. JOE #19 (Lunar Codes Coming Soon | $3.99 unless otherwise noted) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. G.I. JOE #20 (Lunar Codes Coming Soon | $3.99 unless otherwise noted) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The full list of variant covers is below: G.I. JOE  #19 Cover A by  Tom Reilly G.I. JOE #19 Cover B by Joshua Cassara & Romulo Fajardo Jr. G.I. JOE #19 Cover C by Ben Oliver G.I. JOE #19 Cover D (1:25 Incentive)  by Tonči Zonjić G.I. JOE #19 Cover E (1:50 Incentive)  by Trevor Hairsine, Andy Lanning, & Romulo Fajardo Jr. G.I. JOE #19 Cover F (1:100 Incentive, Foil)  by Pye Parr G.I. JOE #19 Cover G (Foil Mask, $4.99) by John Amor & Andres Juarez  G.I. JOE  #20 Cover A by Tom Reilly G.I. JOE  #20 Cover B by Joshua Cassara & Romulo Fajardo Jr. G.I. JOE  #20 Cover C by Ben Oliver G.I. JOE  #20 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Tonči Zonjić G.I. JOE  #20 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Jorge Corona & Mike Spicer

November 20, 2025 – Paramount+ unveiled today the trailer and premiere date for two thrilling new TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK specials from Hasbro premiering Thursday, December 5 on Paramount+. The specials continue the saga of a new generation of Transformers born on Earth - and the humans who welcome them - as they redefine what it means to be a family and face their greatest challenge yet. In "Hometown Heroes," every victory has a cost, and now the Maltos must face those consequences. When Robby is caught abusing his powers, Mo and "Detective" Thrash team up to prove their brother's innocence, while Twitch becomes her own worst enemy. In "Legacy of Hope," the Maltos and Autobots search Cybertron for their missing allies. Thrash steps up to help his struggling sister lead this critical mission, but tension divides the team when they need unity most. Meanwhile, Robby and Mo find a new friend, and Optimus finds an old enemy. TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK is produced by Nickelodeon Animation & Hasbro Entertainment and introduced audiences to a groundbreaking story that blended explosive action with heartfelt storytelling, exploring themes of belonging, unity, and what it means to protect the ones you love - whether they're human or Cybertronian Dale Malinowski (Nickelodeon’s Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) created and co-executive produces the Paramount+ original animated series with Ant Ward (Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles). Kari Rosenberg oversaw TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK for Hasbro Entertainment and Leslie Wishnevski for Nickelodeon.

LOS ANGELES 11/20/2025 — Today Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with leading games, IP and toy company Hasbro, revealed interior pages and the lineup of variant covers for Void Rivals #25. From the phenomenal creative team of writer Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead), artist Andrei Bressan (Birthright, Destro), colorist Patricio Delpeche (The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country), and letterer Rus Wooton (Fire Power), the Sacred Ring will never be the same when issue #25 hits comic book shops on December 24, 2025. The QUINTESSON WAR begins! No one could prepare for an all-out assault from the Quintessons! Darak and Solila must lead their people in the deadliest war they’ve ever faced! When the dust is settled, the status quo of Void Rivals will be forever changed! Each issue of Void Rivals promises to take readers further into the Energon Universe, with more familiar faces to appear, including character debuts and shocking reveals! Void Rivals #25 will feature a main cover by Lorenzo De Felici, along with a lineup of variant covers including an open-to-order cover by Andrei Bressan, an open to order cover by Ben Oliver, a 1:25 incentive variant by Carmine Di Giandomenico, a 1:50 incentive variant by Leirix Li, a 1:100 foil incentive variant by Ludo Lullabi, a blank sketch cover, a foil variant of the main cover, two foil mask covers by Andrea Milana and Andres Juarez, and a die cut foil variant by Eric Canete. Void Rivals is a tentpole of the Energon Universe, the crown jewel of the historic collaboration between Hasbro and Skybound, who has introduced a brand-new era of the TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE franchises in one shared comic book universe. Other Energon Universe ongoing series include the two-time Eisner Award winning TRANSFORMERS by writer Robert Kirkman, artist Dan Mora (Justice League Unlimited, Superman), and colorist Mike Spicer (Stillwater, Murder Falcon) and G.I. JOE by writer Joshua Williamson (Superman, Dark Ride), Skybound-exclusive artist Tom Reilly (Duke), and colorist Jordie Bellaire (Absolute Wonder Woman). Fans should expect can’t-miss moments from every issue of the Energon Universe, as secrets are unveiled along the path to answering the BIG questions from some of the biggest franchises in comics today. Void Rivals #25 (Lunar Codes Below | $3.99, unless otherwise noted) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. The full list of covers is below: Void Rivals #25 Cover A by Lorenzo De Felici (Lunar Code: 1025IM0269) Void Rivals #25 Cover B by Andrei Bressan (Lunar Code: 1025IM0270) Void Rivals #25 Cover C by Ben Oliver (Lunar Code: 1025IM0271) Void Rivals #25 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Carmine Di Giandomenico (Lunar Code: 1025IM0272) Void Rivals #25 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Leirix Li (Lunar Code: 1025IM0273) Void Rivals #25 Cover F (1:100 Copy Incentive) (Foil) by Ludo Lullabi (Lunar Code: 1025IM0274) Void Rivals #25 Cover G Blank Sketch (Lunar Code: 1025IM0275) Void Rivals #25 Cover H (Foil Cover A) by Lorenzo De Felici (Lunar Code: 1025IM0276) Void Rivals #25 Cover I (Foil Darak Mask) by Andrea Milana & Andres Juarez ($4.99) (Lunar Code: 1025IM0277) Void Rivals #25 Cover J (Foil Solila Mask) by Andrea Milana & Andres Juarez ($4.99) (Lunar Code: 1025IM0278) Void Rivals #25 Cover K (Foil, Die Cut) by Eric Canete ($5.99) (Lunar Code: 1025IM0279) Preview Pages Allspark Forums Discord Server Twitter/X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

We have a newsletter from BigBadToyStore. -------------- NEW PRE-ORDERS -------------- Imagine the biggest battles and missions in the Star Wars saga with action figures from The Black Series! The G.I. Joe ReAction+ action figures are 3.75” scale with 12 points of articulation, and fashioned in vintage O-ring style, capable of ultimate pose-ability. The mind behind the menace enters the One:12 Collective! Transformed by gamma radiation, Samuel Sterns evolved into The Leader, a being whose superhuman intellect rivals the Hulk’s brute strength in a Brains vs Brawn showdown! Now, the self-proclaimed “Master Of Gamma Power” plots his next move from the shadows. Mike Mignola's Hellboy comes to life in retro action figure form. This 5.5-inch figure features 27 points of articulation, Boss Fight Studio's signature attention to detail, and includes a pistol, holster, and sword. Perfect for battling and drinking with skeletons. Take your Transformers figure collection to the next level with the Transformers Generations Selects Age of the Primes G2 Dinobot 2-Pack! From the video game Marvel's Spider-Man 2, threezero proudly presents another Spider-Man figure ─ the DLX Spider-Man Upgraded Suit (Miles Morales)! As the new Spider-Man, Miles dons a new suit and joins forces with his mentor and friend, Peter, to protect Marvel's New York! Frazetta Girls presents the first release in the ICON "Elite Edition" series - Nekron 1:12, the overlord of Icepeak. ------------ NEW ARRIVALS ------------ Bring the excitement and wonder of the Marvel Universe to your collection with the Hasbro Marvel Legends Daredevil figure! The ultimate showdown is about to begin! Morstorm has launched these brand new 1/9 scale model kits, featuring a complete set of pieces to build both Deadpool and Wolverine! Yuanye and QY Toys are proud to present a 1/24 scale die-cast model of the Tumbler from The Dark Knight trilogy! Celebrate the return of a horror icon with NECA's Ultimate Michael Myers action figure, based on his appearance in the chilling 1998 film Halloween H20: Twenty Years Later.

On November 18, 2025, Robosen Robotics released an official teaser for their next Transformers Flagship series robot, confirming it as Soundwave, the Decepticon communications specialist. The 16-second promotional video, shared across Robosen's social media channels including X and Instagram, features atmospheric synth music, radio static effects, and phrases like "Adjust your frequencies and tune in" and "The next generation Flagship is arriving soon." It culminates with a reveal date set for December 4, 2025. This follows an initial silhouette tease in Robosen's September 2025 Transformers Day marketing email. The Soundwave model is expected to continue the Flagship line's emphasis on app-controlled automation, with motorized transformation, voice interactions using archived G1 audio, and potential cassette deployment features, aligning with prior releases like Optimus Prime and Megatron. Pricing and pre-order details are anticipated post-reveal, likely in the $1,200–$1,700 range based on series precedents.

Hasbro Pulse has opened pre-orders for an all-new Transformers Timelines exclusive 2-pack featuring Optimus Prime and Starscream with a striking Japanese-inspired design theme.Product Details Set Name: Transformers Timelines Optimus Prime and Starscream Item Number: G22685L00 Price: $67.99 Contents: Optimus Prime (5.5 inches / 14 cm) – Transforms from robot to ox cart in 27 steps Starscream (5 inches / 12.5 cm) – Transforms from robot to falcon in 20 steps 6 additional accessories and instructions Theme: Samurai-style armor for Optimus Prime; avian Decepticon design for Starscream Availability: Exclusive to Hasbro Pulse (US and Canada); limited quantities This release continues the Timelines subline tradition of unique character interpretations and elaborate alternate modes. The ox-cart Optimus Prime and falcon Starscream offer a fresh take on the classic rivalry with clear feudal Japan influences.Pre-order link: https://www.hasbropulse.com/product/transformers-timelines-optimus-prime-and-starscream/G22685L00 International collectors should monitor local Hasbro sites or authorized retailers for availability. Allspark Forums Discord Server Twitter/X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

If you're a Dark of the Moon (DOTM) diehard craving more Bayverse bots beyond Hasbro's official lines, Blokees just delivered. Fresh in-hand photos surfaced today (November 18, 2025) showcasing their upcoming Classic Class (aka Champion Class) model kits for Megatron and Bumblebee—straight from the 2011 blockbuster. These aren't your average snap-together toys; they're poseable, light-up builds that capture the gritty, high-octane vibe of the films. The images (mirrored from Weibo user NOTRAB) show both bots fully assembled and posed dynamically—Megatron looming over Bumblebee for that epic rival energy. It's got that third-party charm: affordable, customizable (easy for weathering mods), and unapologetically movie-accurate.If you're building a Bayverse shelf, these could be the missing links. Who's grabbing both for a DOTM diorama? Drop your thoughts in the comments below. Allspark Forums Discord Server Twitter/X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram Source: TFW2005

We have a newsletter from TFSource. New Preorders! - HeatBoys HB0095 Raphael (40th Anniversary Version) | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Decepticon Nemesis Titan Class | Transformers: Legacy Evolution - Breakdown Legacy Deluxe Class | Transformers: Legacy Evolution - H74J D'Artagnan | Newage the Legendary Heroes - Predaking Combiner Team Set Titan Class | Transformers Generations Power of the Primes - threezero DLX Scale Rise of the Beasts Optimus Primal (Beast Wars Universe Edition) - W-01 Huang Xiaozai (HXZ) | ToyBoys - BT08-01 Hertz | BingoToys Galileo Combiner - MCT-E01 The Scourge of God | Progenitor Effect | MoShow Toys - Drift AMK Pro Series Model Kit | Transformers: Age of Extinction | Yolopark - FM-05 Rambo | Fans Toys | Fantastic Model - 01S01G Bacteria Transparent Version | 01Studio New Instock and Restocked Items! - The Thirteen Onyx Prime Leader Class | Transformers: Age of the Primes - threezero Voltron Retro Toy Edition ROBO-DOU - M-01 Steel Fortress | W-Resources - Giant Legion Set of 6 | Heavy Duty Builder | Mecha Invasion - Cobra Rattler Ground Attack Jet HasLab Exclusive | G.I. Joe Classified Series - Lio Convoy T-Spark | Transformers 40th Selection - The Thirteen Micronus Prime Deluxe Class | Transformers: Age of the Primes - Lots of Fans Hobby Restock Now In-Stock! - The Thirteen Megatronus The Fallen Leader Class | Transformers: Age of the Primes ________________________ ________________________ Have you signed up for Source Points yet? Earn points with every purchase towards Freebies! Accumulated points and want to redeem them? Click the following link to enroll or redeem your points today! Source Points - TF Source ________________________ ________________________ Become a fan of TFSource today! Why go to the store when you can go to the SOURCE! ________________________ You can also follow us on Twitter!

BigBadToyStore just dropped a huge upgrade for anyone who cares about mint-in-box perfection (and we know most of you do). Here’s the quick summary of what they announced today: Official Partnership with Collector Archive Services (CAS) You can now buy CAS Graded & Cased Transformers (and other lines) directly on BBTS.com. Independently graded by CAS Sealed in tamper-proof, archival-quality display cases Each comes with a unique CAS certificate More graded stock rolling out in the coming weeks Perfect if you want the absolute best-of-the-best for display or long-term value.2. BBTS Relaunches Their Own In-House Packaging Grades They’ve refreshed the names and doubled down on quality: BBTS Mint (formerly Standard Grade) The new industry benchmark. Every item is carefully inspected, wrapped in ¾-inch bubble, and shipped in a custom reinforced box for 360° protection. BBTS Mint Pro (formerly Collector Grade) Virtually flawless packaging. Hand-inspected and verified by two team members Individually poly-bagged to prevent scuffs Double-boxed for shipping Basically the “ready for CAS submission” tier. Every order is still backed by the BBTS Triple Guarantee: Top Tier Condition. Ultimate Protection. Legendary Service.Whether you’re hunting Legacy, Studio Series, third-party, or vintage reissues, you now have three clear tiers to choose from depending on how minty you need your boxes.Check out the full details and start shopping the new CAS and Mint Pro sections here: https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/ (look for the new grading filters)Happy hunting, and big thanks to BBTS for continuing to sponsor Allspark and keeping our collections in pristine shape! You can also check out their video about it on their site here. Allspark Forums Discord Server Twitter/X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

Are you ready, kids? It's time for new toys a brand new episode of Transformers Cyberworld! In Episode 15, "Heading to New Heist," our heroes head deep into the heart of Megatron's base of operations to gain new intel on the objective standing in the way of their leaving Cyberworld: Scorponok! But they find something else, too... Was anyone else just champing at the bit for Optimus and Bumblebee to get upgraded to their bigger toys? Or flummoxed that Elita-1 would choose to remain the Autobot equivalent of Knightboat where alt-modes are concerned? (Just you wait, there will come an episode where her unique manifestation is the key to victory, all to make me look bad.) And if the new episode isn't enough, it's followed by Episodes 14, 13, and 12! Well, that makes a kind of sense, compared to the random salad of combinations we've been getting, at least. But, what do you think? Does it feel like we're moving the story along again, or are the bots still spinning their wheels (well, those who have them, anyway) following the Galvatron incident? Tell us in the comments below, or sound off in the "Transformers: Cyberworld, Why are we here? Just to suffer?" thread in our forums! Allspark Forums Discord Server Twitter/X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

New images of G2 Swoop and Sludge from the Transformers: Age of the Primes Generations Selects line have surfaced. These redecos draw from the unreleased '90s G2 packaging art, featuring the toy head sculpt for Swoop and about 95% fidelity to the original concepts in both robot and dino modes. Minor omissions include comic-accurate swords and eye tampos, but the signature color schemes remain. For the first time, collectors can assemble a complete G2 Dinobot team.No details on release dates or pricing are available yet. Credit: First look shared by TFW2005 member nune on the TFW2005 boards, with additional packaging and HQ images provided by XenoXX121 Allspark Forums Discord Server Twitter/X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

We have a newsletter from BigBadToyStore. -------------- NEW PRE-ORDERS -------------- From the Mega Man video game series (also known as Rockman), threezero proudly presents the MDLX Proto Man! With a red and gray body complemented by a bright yellow scarf, along with a helmet and sunglasses, Proto Man's iconic appearance is perfectly recreated under threezero's exquisite craftsmanship and meticulous design! Dark Horse and Middle-earth Enterprises are pleased to introduce the Burglar Bilbo Baggins from The Hobbit animated classic in this realistic and highly detailed figure. Celebrate the legacy of Star Wars with premium 3.75-inch scale vehicles, playsets, and action figures for adults and kids alike from Star Wars The Vintage Collection. Hail, Lion-O! After defeating Mumm-Ra alone, and without the help of the Sword of Omens, Lion-O is named the “lord of the ThunderCats.” And this ULTIMATES! figure commemorates the occasion. Inspired by Season 1, Episode 61 of ThunderCats: “Anointment Final Day: The Trial of Evil,” this 7” scale collectible of Lion-O is highly articulated and comes with a number of accessories. From M3GAN, the beautiful AI doll M3GAN joins the HORROR BISHOUJO series! Expand your Dark Knight collection with the Batman (DX version) 1/12 scale action figure by InArt! ------------ NEW ARRIVALS ------------ The plant-loving Poison Ivy returns, this time sporting a limited edition fall color scheme! Poison Ivy, who originally became a supervillain due to her love of plants, comes to life as a BISHOUJO statue designed by Yamashita Shunya and sculpted by Yoshiki Fujimoto. Magneto once again joins Medicom's MAFEX action figure lineup, this time sporting his original comic book look! Magneto is depicted with his short white hair and a stern expression on his face. The figure comes with a variety of effect pieces and accessories to show off Magneto's immense power. Court of the Dead's Kier and Death have arrived as 1/12 scale action figures by Boss Fight Studio! McFarlane Toys' Mortal Kombat Klassic Raiden and Reptile are in stock now!

Well, this has certainly been an eventful week in the history of Transformers. Maybe not so much for the franchise at large, but for the fandom? Absolutely huge. Behind closed doors as Hasbro and believed never to see the light of day again from the bottom of whatever drawer it ultimately found itself in, the "Binder of Revelation" -- the 354 page, $250K+ document that was made to serve as the guiding hand for the brand, from which the likes of Transformers: War for Cybertron, Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, Transformers: Prime, and more were to follow, including later additions such as the 2015 bearer of the name Transformers: Robots in Disguise and, of course, Transformers: Rescue Bots -- has finally been leaked online. Well, one iteration of it, at any rate. Hmm, maybe some good came of Hasbro abandoning Rhode Island for Boston, after all? But that's only conjecture. Still, if there was ever a time to rediscover old things while moving, this would be it. In any case, the folks over at TFCon wasted no time in taking advantage of this massive, er, revelation for their 2025 Chicago show, as they put on the following hour-long panel with author Jim Sorenson (of Transformers Legacy and Transformers AllSpark Almanac fame) and former Transformers Creative Manager and co-architect of this very document, Rik Alvarez, hosting: Suffice to say, there's a lot here. So much that Allspark forum member Sabrblade, who decided to take notes, had to split them into two posts, which you can find here. And even then, that's just glossing over the full contents. Did I mention that this thing is over 300 pages? Yeah, that's "on your own time" investigation, if you want more than that. And fortunately, you can do that very thing, thanks to TFW member nune, who is the one responsible for letting this thing run free and wild. And you can see it all for yourself by clicking here. Feel free to talk about the revelations that have been unbound in the comments below, or join the ongoing "The Aligned Binder of Revelation has been REVEALED" thread in our forums! Allspark Forums Discord Server Twitter/X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

We have a newsletter from TFSource. New Preorders! - Predaking Combiner Team Set Titan Class | Transformers Generations Power of the Primes - Optimus Primal (Beast Wars Universe Edition) DLX Scale Collectible Figure | Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts | threezero - W-01 Huang Xiaozai (HXZ) | ToyBoys - BT08-01 Hertz | BingoToys Galileo Combiner - Drift AMK Pro Series Model Kit | Transformers: Age of Extinction | Yolopark - FM-05 Rambo | Fans Toys | Fantastic Model - 01S01G Bacteria Transparent Version | 01Studio - DST02-005 Mixer Warrior | Dream Star Toys Combiner - FT-63 Turbo | Fans Toys - Transformers: Age of the Primes Up for Pre-Order - Maximal Big Convoy Leader Class | Transformers: Age of the Primes | Hasbro, Takara Tomy New Instock and Restocked Items! - Lio Convoy T-Spark | Transformers 40th Selection - The Thirteen Micronus Prime Deluxe Class | Transformers: Age of the Primes - Lots of Fans Hobby Restock Now In-Stock! - The Thirteen Megatronus The Fallen Leader Class | Transformers: Age of the Primes - Flatline Voyager Class | Transformers: Age of the Primes | Hasbro, Takara Tomy - FM-03 Warhorse | Fans Toys - TM-33 Tactical Mover Mobile Fort Panzer (Tactical Grander) | Diaclone Reboot - MPG-15 Rattle (Rattrap) T-Spark | Transformers Masterpiece G - Cybertron Chase Set of 3 Premium Finish | Transformers Dramatic Capture - IF-EX44 City Commander Final Battle Armor | Iron Factory ________________________ ________________________ Have you signed up for Source Points yet? Earn points with every purchase towards Freebies! Accumulated points and want to redeem them? Click the following link to enroll or redeem your points today! Source Points - TF Source ________________________ ________________________ Become a fan of TFSource today! Why go to the store when you can go to the SOURCE! ________________________ You can also follow us on Twitter!

As Optimus Primal used to say, "We're back!" After a week off, a new episode of Transformers Cyberworld has arrived on YouTube today. In "Shoot 'N Loot," "Two squads drop into an all-out team shooter showdown! Bumblebee is learning that playing support isn’t as easy as it looks and his teammates are feeling the pain. Meanwhile, Mirage carries game-changing intel that could turn the tide, but convincing Optimus to believe him might be the toughest mission yet." So, what happened? Maybe we'll find out next time... or maybe it's better left to our imaginations. And if this new episode wasn't enough for you, you'll find 13, 6, and 8 following close behind, because I guess that's how kids like it these days? But, what do you think? What is this game-changing intelligence Mirage worked so hard for? And what do you think Chop Shop did to acquire it? Tell us in the comments below, or sound off in the "Transformers: Cyberworld, Why are we here? Just to suffer?" thread in our forums! Allspark Forums Discord Server Twitter/X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

As you might have heard, longtime rivals of the toy aisle Mattel and Hasbro are getting on pretty well these days, leading to a fair bit of crossover between some of each company's most famous brands. Like some sort of "collaboration". Among those pairings of properties has been a new line that shows the Power of Grayskull is More Than Meets the Eye, 'Til All Are One... or something. It's Masters of the Universe and Transformers, in case you don't get it yet, what with the big header and all. Anyway, the point of this post is less about the toys, and more about the lore. See, as with many a MotU action figure over the brand's many years, the new Energon of Grayskull figures each come with a mini-comic that details the story of why and how this is all happening. Wave 1 of Man-at-Arms in Bumblebee armor and Skeletor in Megatron armor come with the first part of the story, while Wave 2, featuring He-Man in Optimus Prime armor and Scareglow in Starscream armor, feature the last(?) half. But good news! If you're more interested in the story than you are in purchasing the figures, Mattel Creations has uploaded both parts of the story as semi-animated "motion comics" to their YouTube channel, complete with music! No voice acting, though. And hey, maybe if you like what you see, they're probably hopeful that you'll come around on that whole "less interested in purchasing the figures" part of the deal. Only one way to find out! And there you have it! So, what do you think? Has this brought you around to the idea of these figures, or are you just happy to know what's going on, and are ready to move on with your life? Do you want to see this line continue? And if so, who would you want to see mashed up for future waves? Teela as Elita-One ("Teelita-One"?)? Trap-Jaw as Shockwave? Panthor as Ravage? Tell us in the comments below, or hop over into either the "He-Man, and also the Masters of the Universe" and/or the "Transformers Collaborative | MOTU x Transformers, more Stranger Things/TF" threads on our forums! 'TIL ALL HAVE THE POWER... or something. Allspark Forums Discord Server Twitter/X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

We have a newsletter from BigBadToyStore. -------------- NEW PRE-ORDERS -------------- Don’t miss your chance to explore the dark new chapter of the Operation: Monster Force universe. Secure all your Dark Directive figures before they vanish into the shadows! The Incredible Hulk smashes his way into the The One:12 Collective lineup with unrelenting rage and unstoppable strength. This towering 7.5” Hulk is captured in gamma ray-powered glory, built on a brand new, hyper-articulated body designed to channel raw, rampaging energy. Bring the excitement and wonder of the Marvel Universe to your collection with Hasbro Marvel Legends Nimrod X-Men figure! New to the G.I. Joe Classified Series line, Crimson Guard comes ready for adventure, with multiple points of articulation for high poseability. Based on the popular Sadako horror film comes the Sadako Noodle Stopper figure by FuRyu! Unleash the flames of rebellion! The 1/12 Scale Panther action figure from Persona 5 Royal now joins Hiyatoys’ EXQUISITE BASIC Series! From the Mega Man X video game series (also known as Rockman X), threezero proudly presents the MDLX X (Rising Fire Version)! ------------ NEW ARRIVALS ------------ The next series in the Ben Cooper Costume Kids Collection is here, featuring a fresh lineup of trick-or-treaters inspired by iconic '80s pop culture! These fully poseable 6-inch figures are based on the licensed kids' costumes from one of the largest Halloween costume manufacturers from the 1950s-'80s. Series 8 includes faithful recreations of original costumes-as well as an original NECA design-showcasing the classic characters Garfield, ALF, Pee-wee Herman, and Predator. Based on the iconic Mighty Morphin Power Rangers TV series comes the Ultimate Megazord figure by Playmates! This figure is 11 inches in height and features light-up eyes, along with a variety of memorable sounds from the show. The enigmatic Art the Clown is here to stalk your shelves. The iconic villain from Damien Leone’s Terrifier is getting NECA’s Ultimate treatment. Capturing every eerie detail of the silent slasher, this 7-inch scale articulated action figure includes interchangeable expressions and hands. Trick or Treat Studios is proud to present the latest Killer Klowns from Outer Space Scream Greats action figures! Bring the excitement and wonder of the Marvel Universe to your collection with Hasbro Marvel Legends Marvel's Juggernaut action figure!

UPDATE: Currently up for pre-order on Hasbro Pulse (LINK) with an expected ship date of June 1st 2026. Additional pictures added to the gallery. In anticipation of the final season of Stranger Things, a second collaboration with Transformers has been revealed. This new toy transforms from an 80's custom van decked out in WSQK deco into robot mode (named Freakwency), complete with an 8-Track Cassette that can store in the robot mode torso and converts into a bird partner named 8-Trax. Another accessory, possibly one of the strangest in Transformers brand history, is a rubber chicken that converts into a gun for the robot! See the gallery below for photos of the upcoming toy! Want to discuss this upcoming figure? Do it HERE in the Collaboration Thread on our forums. Not yet a member? Join today! Allspark Forums Discord Server Twitter/X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

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"GME OIR!", indeed. Sigh. Okay, look: I'm not an idiot (despite all evidence on these forums to the contrary). Just as people have long made fun of the "Official Nintendo Seal of Quality" for being slapped on crappy games, I know that the "Transformers Authentics"/"Authentic Transformers" label hasn't always represented an especially high benchmark of quality in the Transformers brand. Heck, with the whole HasLab Omega Prime snafu that's occurred over the last several months, I'm not even sure what does anymore. But that said, I feel like Hasbro has really lowered the bar when it comes to what qualifies for getting that red and white square slapped on it. A new vendor has entered the fray to capitalize on the everlasting popularity of the robots in disguise, and their name is Mbilia Studios, a "luxury collectible studio" located in Dubai, who "believe art and imagination deserve more than admiration - they deserve to be experienced, preserved, and celebrated." And that's why they're proud to let AI take over in producing a series of statues based on all your favorite characters -- well, provided that your favorite characters are from the usual stable of Optimus Prime, Megatron, Bumblebee, Starscream, and special guest Soundwave, of course. You know, the usual. Because no one is going to drop $3,800 USD on frickin' Ratbat, let alone 100 people. The idea is, inherently, not awful. Whether it's $3,800 good, that's another matter, but price aside, a limited edition statue depicting an iconic character from the brand decked out in "automotive-grade paint" and decorated with panels from their appearances from the original Marvel The Transformers comic book series has some merit, at least on the face of it. At least until you see parts of a scene from what is probably Optimus's worst death of all time (with apologies to Bob Budiansky, but there's been a lot of Prime deaths since) haphazardly splayed across him. But back to the main sticking point here: For the talk of "believing in art and imagination" to the point of preserving and celebrating it, they're ironically happy to take art and imagination out of the equation by handing it over to AI, and... well, just look at the results from their promo material: Just... what? Now, I know what you might be thinking: "Oh, that's just a promo image, it's not like that's what you're buying." And that's kind of a weird angle to take, but sure, fair play. So let's look at their Soundwave: Here I thought I was going to have to take my own carefully-timed screen captures from the rotating model to show what I'm talking about, but thankfully, their own images did all the work for me. If you know G1 Soundwave at all, then you know that this isn't right. So much of this isn't right. And they want you to pay $3,800 for this. I've little doubt there's any shortage of Transformers fans out there who are imaginative artists that would love to experience being a part of an official Transformers project by celebrating it with an animation of their own. And I'm sure it would actually look like Optimus transforming, too. Oh, and before anyone suggests that maybe this is some fly-by-night operation who's just exploiting the Transformers brand to their own ends without Hasbro's knowledge or approval, well, you might be right. Mostly. Regardless of how true the rest may or may not be, Hasbro has been promoting these things on their social media platforms, such as Instagram and =AZVhXa19cHXfxYxamjjg7HPnXtOAdLlUKROgkWIIKZ1QgFum6xQ85LQ9AnJ3VsVNfqaLYzJCRZkY1NsGZIE5LwXpBaAlE_DeFcrRxhgrMcHUt6N9yWXL5Y7hApSWdsluR64JTXerFM3Y_W-Vqx3b9bai9a9ITRCr6PftR233RByB7plocf6lZ5nY4EFORpwEFOn-RuaM0bVu4DHM2mfo971x&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R']Facebook, so it's not like they're in the dark about this. They've clearly approved this and given it their blessing. If you want to see more of this, then feel free to check out their site, where they claim that "[t]hrough collaborations with iconic brands, visionary artists, and cultural movements, Mbilia has grown into a global luxury art brand - producing projects that resonate worldwide while remaining uniquely our own," yet show no proof of this anywhere in their portfolio: Less than meets the AI. Just be sure not to sign up for anything there, okay? As Ratbat might put it, "that would be a wasteful expenditure of resources." And remember: All that glitters is not gold, all that's "Authentic" is not good, and Primus is dead. Update: If this article doesn't have enough red flags for you, it looks like TFWiki has found many more, and have broken things down into even more detail. (Spoiler: It doesn't get better.) So, what do you think? Tell us in the comments below, or... well, we don't really have a thread for this in our forums, and I'm not about to start one. But you can if you like! Allspark Forums Discord Server Twitter/X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

During one of the more recent-ish Hasbro Pulse streams, I believe that someone from the Transformers team teased us with the possibility of doing releases of Transformers figures that resembled the prototypes shown off at toy shows. Or at least, I think they did. I can't find it, so we're not going to hold them to that. Not that we have to, because Hasbro has revealed that that's exactly what they're doing with the new "Transformers Spotlight" subline. The first release in the new subline is, of course, Optimus Prime. And not just any Optimus Prime, but the cheapest Optimus Prime currently available that they could get away with! Which makes sense, because you're getting not one, not two, not four, but three versions of the toy in one purchase! So it makes sense to start small with, say, something like the Studio Series Deluxe Class Transformers Devastation Optimus Prime than something like, I don't know, the Studio Series '86 Optimus Prime, which would cost something like $270 USD, probably. That said, they're starting with the Studio Series Deluxe Class Transformers Devastation Optimus Prime, and the 3-pack will cost you just ("just") $84.99 USD. What that gets you is the grey model version, based on the 3D render they used to create the sculpt; the "prototype" figure, which is "rendered in molded colors, represents the extensive testing our tools and molds go through to ensure the highest quality"; and of course, the fully-painted "final" version. (Put a pin in that, we'll come back to it in a moment.) Each figure also comes with three accessories that are "iconic" to the leader of the Autobots: The Matrix of Leadership, his trusty Energon Axe, and of course, his good ol' Ion Blaster. Now, you -- especially if you purchased the original release of this figure -- might have noticed some discrepancies between the "final" figure shown here and the one released at mass retail. If you don't have it, let me refresh your memory: As some have noted, the actual release of Studio Series Deluxe Class Transformers Devastation Optimus Prime is lacking in a few areas when compared to what is featured in the set. For one thing, there's a lack of paint apps compared to the Spotlight version, making the latter look closer to the video game than the one actually bearing its name (whose purview as a "Studio Series" figure, one would think, would be to come as close to the on-screen representation as possible). Meanwhile, if the purpose of "Spotlight" is to detail the steps from conception to release, it is kinda funny that the final release version in the box would not match what was actually the final release (though if you want to split hairs, then I guess this is technically the "final release," at least thus far). The other thing is that the Spotlight figures have three, count 'em, three Ion Cannons, whereas SSDCTFDOP came with zero. Zilch. Nada. Cybergoose egg. I guess on the bright side, this means you can finally equip your SSDCTFDOP with one of the three that come with this set, if you so choose. On the downside, that means buying three more of the figure you already have. Now, I'm not saying that there may not be good reasons for the discrepancies... but given the ostensible purpose of each line, it is kind of funny, if not ironic. Anyway, this set is a Hasbro Pulse exclusive, and you can find it (along with further details) right here. So, what do you think? Does this tickle your collector's fancy, or perhaps the artistic side of you that's always wanted to work in toys? Tell us in the comments below, or sound off in the "Transformers Spotlight: More Than Met Retail" thread in our forums! Til All Are Three, or something. Allspark Forums Discord Server Twitter/X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram