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People around the world — or at least the United States, it kinda varies and frays a bit the further out you get — will be hyping themselves up for “The Big Game” on Sunday, February 11th. As it turns out, that hype even extends to those from the planet Cybertron, as Autobot leader Optimus Prime and Terrorcon leader Scourge get in on the action in a recent ad promoting the event on Paramount Plus: You’d think a guy with an internal fiery glow like Scourge would already be all fired up, but, well… Side note: You’d also think an ad like this that people might actually want to watch would be on Paramount Plus’s own official YouTube channel, but as of this writing? Nope. Go figure. Why is it the actual good (or at least amusing) ads are...

An intriguing bit of merchandise has popped up on Amazon Japan. Titled “Transformers Archive Super Encyclopedia Tankobon,” this 112-page softcover book is due to be available on May 13th, 2024, and while there are no previews and you can’t order it just yet, we are given the following description (via Google Translate): “Other projects that can only be read in this book,” eh? Sounds nothing if not intriguing. If you’re Jonesing to get yourself a copy, then head on over here, and keep your eyes peeled for when ordering (pre- or otherwise) opens up. Thanks to PrimalxConvoy for the tip! Planning to grab a copy and reveal its fabulous secrets to your peers upon release, becoming a hero to the community for a week? Tell us all about...

When an action figure is lacking in articulation and/or posing options, it’s common enough to hear people refer to it as a “statue” (or, alternatively and perhaps more commonly, a “brick”). Well, it seems the folks at Takara Tomy have decided to lean into that term where one of their upcoming Transformers offerings. Scheduled for a release in Spring of 2025 at a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price to be determined, the newly-announced Karakuri Statue KS-01 Convoy is described on the official websiteas follows (via Google Translate): Reservations will open in the Summer of 2024 at the official Takara Tomy Mall website, among others. Naturally, the image is a prototype, and the final product, reservation start time, and release date...

It’s BotCon’s 30th anniversary, and to celebrate, they’re taking the event back to where it all began: Ft. Wayne, Indiana! The convention where Bots and Cons alike can con-gregate to talk a-bot — er, about all things Transformers and more will be held at the Grand Wayne Center from June 27th to 30th, 2024. Via the official BotCon SMOKAT account, their partner hotel is going to be the Courtyard by Marriott, which is right across the street from the very same site the 1994, 2000, and 2002 BotCons have been held. And you can make your reservation today! Of course, what is Transformers about, if not change? And in that vein, the Grand Wayne Center has seen some changes of its own over the years, as it’s now been expanded into “a new...

YO JOE! It's a merry Anniversary for these soldiers of action, having started back in 1964, years before the Real American Hero toy line in the 80s. Hasbro and the Joe Team have provided us with several digital reveals. Let's see what they have in store for us this year: We have the Mainline releases to show off first. Carl "Doc" Greer. The G.I. Joe Chief medic. Since he's taken the Hippocratic Oath, he's not a fighter. That firing weapon you see is a flare gun. A stretcher to carry any injured Joes on the battlefield. With some Tylenol pill bottles around his helmet, this doctor is ready to save you from hurting your hands from handling toys. Put away your sticks and paper, boys, because Dreadnok Torch has been let loose on...

We have a newsletter from BigBadToyStore. -------------- NEW PRE-ORDERS -------------- From Super7, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are making a new appearance in the ReAction figure line. Based on the classic comic book series, Raphael, Michelangelo, Leonardo and Donatello each stand 3.75 inches tall with a greyscale color-scheme and feature five points of articulation. In addition to those, two new ThunderCats figures are available with Mumm-Ra (Evil Mutant) and Mirror Lion-O! King Keldor makes his debut in the Masters of the Universe Masterverse series. K´, a modified human with genes transplanted from Kyo Kusanagi by the secret organization NESTS, is now an 1/12 scale action figure by Storm Collectibles! Hiya Toys introduces a...

Piñatas? Pinball tables? Valentine’s pencils? Bowling pins?! We all know that Transformers is a successful brand spanning the action figure aisle, video games, cartoons, motion pictures, and comic books. But we also know that it’s always “More Than Meets The Eye,” so it should come as little surprise that there are nigh-countless little oddities that don’t fit into any one category particularly well, except for that of the “tie-in merchandise.” At a recent TFCon, former Transformers Creative Manager Rik Alvarez took to the stage to show off a slideshow selection of many of these licensed oddities — some produced, some not. Of course, this is just the beginning of what promises to be a wild, multipart journey through the realm of...

The latest Transformers HasLab campaign is live, and Hasbro designer Evan Brooks has shared some behind the scenes notes. Source: Instagram Join the discussion in our Transformers forum, our Discord Server, our twitter, or our Facebook group!

Calling all Autobots! This is a Battle Protocol! The HasLab page has been updated with the 40th anniversary HasLab project, and it’s Transformers: Robots in Disguise 2001 Omega Prime! This new take on that universe’s Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus are joined by Autobot Bluebolts, who turns into Ultra Magnus’ Blue Bolts cannon. Announced unlockables are the Matrix Blade (at 15,000 backers) and two Global Space Bridge display stands (at 16,000 backers). The project has a price tag of $249.99 and awaits 10,000 backers (limit of 5 per customer) by March 14, 2024...

We have a newsletter from TFSource. New Instock Items! - MX-Mini-01 Fuzz | X-Transbots - AAT-02 King of Kavaliers | Alien Attack - FT-61 Inquisitor | Fans Toys - IF-EX70 Drill of Amduscias | Iron Factory - TM-17 Tactical Mover Argo Versaulter Voyager Unit Abyss Version | Diaclone Reboot - J16 Huntpow | CANG-TOYS - YW2312 Doragus | Metal Souls | TOYSEASY - Shockwave Model Kit | Transformers: Bumblebee | Yolopark - H57C Freyr | Newage the Legendary Heroes - Nemesis Prime Premium Collectible Figure | Transformers: Bumblebee | threezero New Preorders! - MB-22 Sky Flame | Fans Hobby Master Builder - HQ-9BE Hellbird | Touch Toys - RT-02 Tyrant | Robot Toys - Newage the Legendary Heroes Preorders - Transformers Masterpiece G...

We have another look behind the scenes. This time designer Mark Maher is showing off Legacy Evolution Medix, a surprise release based on the Rescue Bots character. Source: Instagram Join the discussion in our Transformers forum, our Discord Server, our twitter, or our Facebook group!

We will soon find out what the next Transformers HasLab will be! Read on for more details! From Hasbro Pulse's Facebook page: What can the next Transformers HasLab be? Find out this coming Transformers Tuesday! Be sure to discuss this in our forum thread! Want to interact with more Transformers fans? Register for an account on our forums today! Be sure to Follow us on Twitter @AllsparkNews and Give our Facebook page a like as well as our Instagram! Not a fan of Forums? Check out our Facebook Group and discuss with us your thoughts on the discord Discord.gg/allspark

We have a newsletter from BigBadToyStore. -------------- NEW PRE-ORDERS -------------- Swinging into action with his acrobatic prowess, Dick Grayson joins the One:12 Collective lineup as the original Robin! Complete with twin blasters on their arms, Droideka are destroyer droids designed with one goal in mind: annihilation. The first of its kind in a unique droid form factor for The Black Series, this Droideka Destroyer Droid figure can be posed standing on its three legs or in its protective globe form. The Superboy MAFEX action figure, based on the The Return of Superman comic series, features premium detail and articulation that any fan of the DC character will appreciate. The highly anticipated Ignytor, Fallen King of Dragons...

We have a newsletter from TFsource. New Instock Items! - FT-61 Inquisitor | Fans Toys - IF-EX70 Drill of Amduscias | Iron Factory - TM-17 Tactical Mover Argo Versaulter Voyager Unit Abyss Version | Diaclone Reboot - J16 Huntpow | CANG-TOYS - YW2312 Doragus | Metal Souls | TOYSEASY - Shockwave Model Kit | Transformers: Bumblebee | Yolopark - H57C Freyr | Newage the Legendary Heroes - Nemesis Prime Premium Collectible Figure | Transformers: Bumblebee | threezero - MS-02TC Light of Peace Toy Color Version | Magic Square New Preorders! - Transformers Masterpiece G MPG-07 Trainbot Ginoh Raiden Combiner - Skywarp MDLX Scale Collectible Figure | Transformers | Threezero - Armada Universe Tidal Wave Legacy Titan Class |...

Hasbro and their partners have released a new trailer for their upcoming comics shared universe! Read on for more details! SKYBOUND & IMAGE AND HASBRO DEBUT ALL NEW ENERGON UNIVERSE TRAILER Preview What’s on the Horizon for Void Rivals, TRANSFORMERS, Duke and Cobra Commander! LOS ANGELES 01/19/2024 — Today Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with leading toy and game company Hasbro, debuted an all-new trailer showcasing upcoming Energon Universe storylines in Void Rivals, TRANSFORMERS, Duke, and Cobra Commander. In the new trailer, dark forces rise across the galaxy. New heroes embrace their destiny. And Shockwave intends to create his own. The Decepticons have made their move, and no one is safe. As the Autobots fight for...

Looks like we have ourselves some new reveals that are once again spoiled for us fans. But we don't really mind that, do we? And this time, it's once again concept-based. Looks like we got ourselves a first look at what appears to be Bumblebee Movie Concept Art Sunstreaker🌅, coming from the TFW2005 message boards! While Concept Art characters still have a contentious space for Studio Series collectors, there are plenty of people that are looking forward to more figures based on this idea. And Sunstreaker here seems to fit that bill, especially if you want a Cybertronian mode for this vain yellow not-a-Camaro. His alt-mode is alright. We all should know he is suppose to turn into a sleek car mode, even if it's not Earth-based. He...

We have a newsletter from BigBadToyStore. -------------- NEW PRE-ORDERS -------------- Unite your favorite characters from across the world of Transformers robots into your collection with the Transformers Legacy United Titan Class Armada Universe Tidal Wave action figure! A new Mythic Legions wave has been announced! The Second Great War of Mythoss begins as the House of the Noble Bear and the Sons of the Red Star face off. From the fourth season of the action-packed American superhero television series, Power Rangers, threezero and Hasbro proudly present the FigZero Power Rangers Zeo collection. With the power from the Zeo Crystals, the Power Rangers are stronger than ever! From the slasher series Terrifier, Art the Clown is ready...

Hot off the presses, we have the pre-order for this latest titan class toy! Read on for more details! Priced at $199.99, and expected to come out this July, Tidal Wave can storm into your collection this summer! You can pre-order this titan class figure at Big Bad Toy Store or TF Source. Be sure to discuss this in our forum thread! Want to interact with more Transformers fans? Register for an account on our forums today! Be sure to Follow us on Twitter @AllsparkNews and Give our Facebook page a like as well as our Instagram! Not a fan of Forums? Check out our Facebook Group and discuss with us your thoughts on the discord Discord.gg/allspark

We have a newsletter from TfSource. Read on to check out this week’s new preorders and in-stock arrivals. New Preorders! - Joy Toy Dark Source God of War 86-II Assault 1/25 Scale Figure Sets - Fantasmo Studio FS-01 Elite Leader - HB0014 Michelangelo | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | HeatBoys - Mastermind Creations Ocular Max Perfection Series Maximus Pro Combiner PS-23 Ignis - New DNA Design Upgrade Kits Up for Pre-Order! - R-02B Challenger Black Version | Unique Toys - 09 Optimus Prime Smart Kit Model Kit | Transformers: Bumblebee | Trumpeter - WT02 Sky Atlas | Wonderful-Trans - MM-01P Leader Shattered Glass Version | Magnificent Mecha - YW2301 CV-16 Type 001 Liaoning Aircraft Carrier Shennong | TOYSEASY New Instock Items...

Transformers Year of the Dragon Crimsonflame is an interesting figure, his base molding comes from TLK Steelbane with a new crotch armor, arm bands, dragon legs head and tail, turning him from a wyvern style dragon to an eastern lung in alt mode and a European style knight to an ancient Chinese warrior in robot mode. His accessories are kind of interesting, He comes with a flame blast effect that functions as a dragon breath, a spark for his weapons or a spear head for combined weapon mode, A Chinese lantern with tassels which can be held by dragon mode by the foot or held in robot mode hand What I thought was a fireworks bundle is actually an Iron Three barrel cannon which can be mounted on Crimsonflame’s forearm or attach to the...

It looks like our favorite Robots in Disguise are getting medieval! Yes, again! Or at least, the code names to come from a leak are leaning that way. According to the ol' rumor mill, retail code names for a trio of product that appear to be shipping under the Collaborative banner. These are as follows: "Tails" would seem to be the odd one out -- that is, unless that's an unrelated crossover featuring Sonic the Hedgehog's Superstar sidekick, Miles "Tails" Prower. But that's just wild, left-field conjecture. Whether any of these names has anything to do with the product they'll be attached to remains to be seen. Source: @JTPrime17, via Tformers Have thoughts on this, and want to make your opinion heard? Then cross over to the...