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"Bruticus?" Yes, Bruticus! As well as the final Combaticon to be revealed in order to form this Age of the Primes giant, Onslaught! Thanks to LordGigaIce in our forums, we've can finally see the Decepticon Scramble City leader who didn't need to have added junk packed into his trunk in order to make the magic happen! Check 'em out: Wow. Okay, so while you don't need the limb components for any of these guys to rise to giant size, it's clear that Bruticus is -- as many suspected -- doing his own thing here. As a result, Onslaught kinda looks like he's on those funky jumpy-stilts, doesn't he? If you're curious about the animation accuracy, forum member Sabrblade has provided some handy model sheets for on-the-fly comparison! And again, the cartoon model sheet: But that's not all! Also revealed today is the guy who changes sides as often as he changes heads -- or dimensions! He's already been released in the Age of the Primes line once (or has he?), but not in his Armada incarnation! Let's give it up for the bad boy of Unicron, Sideways! He even comes with his Mini-Cons! A surprisingly rare thing in this day and age! But, what do you think? Has your wallet turned on you after seeing these? Will collecting them all be your ruination (yeah, yeah, different guy, I know -- just be like Optimus and roll with it)? Tell us in the comments below, or sound off in the "Transformers: Age of the Primes toyline discussion ll Update: 2026 Product revealed - Combaticons, Beast Wars and more Primes" thread in our forums! Allspark Forums Discord Server Twitter/X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

Amazon Japan has revealed clear stock images of Missing Link C-11 Delta Magnus, better known as Powered Convoy. Say it with me. "DIA-C-C-C-CLONE!" Join the Allspark today.

Our friends at Agabyss have released a newsletter showcasing new items from Yolopark and BotCon. Check it out below along with some additional Black Friday sale items and deals! First up is the character from the classic 1980’s Japanese release and star from BotCon 2025’s all-new story “Unpaid Bounty” - AUTOBOT: RICOCHET. You can pre-order Ricochet right now for $24.95. This item is very limited and when it’s gone, it’s gone! The deal starts tonight at 9pm EST. BLACK FRIDAY DEALS! For this weekend only you can order Lady Cliffjumper and the 2025 VS set individually at a special lower price! Click the image now to add them to your cart, put in your pre-order for Ricochet (est. shipping January 2026), and then check out all the other great deals on Agabyss.com for Black Friday! BotCon Yolopark Exclusive Autobot Ricochet $24.95 View BotCon 2025 Exclusive Sound of Science Soundblaster VS Glyph $48.95 View BotCon 2025 Yolopark Exclusive "Lady" Cliffjumper $24.95 View Visit BotCon Site

Transformers Black Friday Bonanza 2025: The Best Deals on Toys, Movies & Collectibles Right Now November 24, 2025 Black Friday week is here and Transformers collectors are eating well. From $15 Walmart 2-packs to Amazon-exclusive movie steelbooks and 75% discounts on Titans at the big specialty shops, there’s never been a better time to roll out and stock up. Here’s the definitive list of what’s actually on sale today (all links tested and working as of this morning). Walmart – Clearance Onslaught Deluxe Class 2-Packs (Cybertron Hot Shot & G1 Optimus, TFOne Prime & Hatchet, etc.) → $15 each Shop Walmart Transformers Clearance Amazon – Lightning Deals & Exclusives Transformers 6-Movie Steelbook Collection (4K UHD) → $50 (was $100) → Buy the 6-Movie Steelbook Collection Rise of the Beasts Command & Convert Optimus Primal (12.5" animatronic) → ~$30–$40 → Buy Optimus Primal Animatronic YOLOPARK Rise of the Beasts Bumblebee (6.5") → $20–$25 → Buy YOLOPARK Bumblebee Legacy United Doom ‘n Destruction 2-Pack (Amazon exclusive) → $40 → Buy Doom ‘n Destruction 2-Pack Decepticon Commander 3-Pack → $30 → Buy Decepticon 3-Pack Studio Series 86 Leader Optimus Prime → $35 → Buy SS86 Optimus Prime Rise of the Beasts Voyager Scourge → $18 → Buy Scourge Full Amazon Transformers hub → Shop All Deals on Amazon TFSource – Collector Blowout Predaking Titan Class re-release → ~$150 (was $250) Age of the Primes Onyx Prime & Micronus Prime → 50–75% off G2 Dinobots Snarl & Slug 2-Pack → $60 Shop TFSource Black Friday BigBadToyStore – Holiday Deals Live Masterpiece Movie MPM-36 Megatron → ~$72 (40% off) Legacy Evolution Core Class 6-Packs → $25 EarthSpark bundles & more with site-wide stacking codes Shop BBTS Holiday Deals Quick Hits Best Buy: LEGO Icons Bumblebee (10338) → $62.99 → Search Bumblebee at Best Buy GameStop: Buy 2 Get 1 Free on all Transformers figures & Funko → Shop GameStop Transformers Allspark Forums Discord Server Twitter/X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

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

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

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

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

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

From the NYCC Transformers Panel (pictures by TFW2005) as well as Screenrant, Hasbro has revealed the next set of Timelines figures, this time taking us back to Feudal-era Japan with samurai-themed versions of Starscream and Optimus Prime (see the gallery below). Optimus transformers into an ox-cart complete with robotic ox, while Starscream now converts into a robotic falcon. Samurai themed versions of Megatron and Bumblebee are said to be coming as well, but no pictures were yet available. Want to discuss these upcoming figures? Come do it HERE on the forums! Not yet a member? Join today! Allspark Forums Discord Server Twitter/X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

Walmart has put up listings for two new Retro Series Deluxe toys, Wheelie and Outback. Like other Retro releases before them, each comes on a G1 minibot-styled bubble cardback and is painted in colors evoking their original 1980's releases. Outback, as expected, is a Brawn retool, but Wheelie is a brand new, never seen before mold. See the gallery below for pictures of these two new toys. Both will be available for order during Walmart's Collector Con starting Oct. 10th at 7am PST. Want to discuss these new toys? Come do it HERE on the forums! Not yet a member? Join today! Allspark Forums Discord Server Twitter/X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

It's that time once again, to celebrate raw, unbridled consumerism the greater franchise that we all know and love, by voting for our favorites to be entered into the Transformers 2025 Hall of Fame! This year, the voting process is somewhat... streamlined. That is, we've gone from four categories down to three. These are (drumroll, please): Age of the Primes Toy of the Year Studio Series Toy of the Year Exclusives Toy of the Year No clutter with categories such as "Fictional Characters" or "Humans", specifically of the real life variety. What have they ever done for this franchise? Nothing, I tell you! There's a reason Transformers fans hate humans, and that's why Hasbro has done us all the courtesy of removing them from any space that would needlessly occupy what really matters -- voting for which toy we like best! In a way, though, I suppose you could say that last year's fourth category, "Favorite of the Thirteen Primes," has been effectively folded into the "Age of the Primes Toy of the Year." Because, obviously. Though five of The Thirteen aren't on the ballot, but what can you do? Those wacky release schedules, am I right? Of course, there's no purchase necessary in order to vote -- only to have any idea of what you're talking about when you do! Good thing there's a decent chance you might not even see some of these ballot entries in person until 2026! But they'll be yesterday's news by then, so just try to take a hot guess at it in the meantime. So click here, vote early, and vote often! once! I don't know, just try your luck, I guess. Hey, wait a second! I only bought one Studio Series release this year, and it's not even on here! This vote is rigged! #JusticeForPerceptor #JusticeForRamhorn #JusticeForRatbat Ahem, right. Well, anyway, after you vote, feel free to tell us who you voted for below, or in the "Transformers Hall of Fame 2025" thread in our forums (where I learned about this, via Sabrblade)! Or don't! Your vote, your secret! Or maybe share why you decided to abstain! I know I would for this blatant cassette erasure, but unfortunately, I gotta rep my boy Heatwave, so I'm sure you can understand the bind I'm in. Oh, wait. They were under "Exclusives," not "Studio Series". Boy, is my face red! Um... Allspark Forums Discord Server Twitter/X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

Mark Maher is back with another look behind the scenes. This time we're taking a look at Age of the Primes Amalgamous Prime. Source: Instagram Is it me or does this look like Diaclone Reboot for the masses? So many modes and combinations. Sound off below or in the Age of the Primes thread. Join the Allspark today.

The winner of the "Activate Your Alt Mode" Fan Vote has been decided, and the winner is going to SHOCK the world! That's right, it's the Shockmaster! Er, I mean, Shockwave! Here's legendary voice actor Frank Welker announcing the winner: Via Collider, Hasbro has presented us with a better look at the new alt mode for the classic Transformers villain: That's right -- it looks like you really are what you eat! As animalistic alt modes go, the whale is a rare one. The first instance to be recalled offhand is for the Maximal base Orcanoch in the Beast Wars portion of Hasbro's MicroVerse toy line, but seeing as that toy was never really given much time in fiction, one can question whether it counts as a character at all. (Even TFWiki uses both "it" and "he" to describe it, but most fiction seems to have it as a simple ship/base.) The other, perhaps more prominent instance was only in fiction, as Tidal Wave took it on as an alt mode in lieu of his usual Dark Fleet form in IDW's Sins of the Wreckers mini-series. Ironically, the original Armada Tidal Wave's name in the Japanese version, Micron Legend, was "Shockwave." So in a way, it's like coming full circle! But as for our favorite one-eyed, one-handed flying purple space gun, his connection to the animal is a bit more... grim. See, in Skybound's Transformers comics, he Perhaps this is his way of cutting out the middleman -- er, middle-machine -- from the process. After all, that does sound... logical. So, what do you think? After all these years of being a giant floating space gun ship/submarine-thing, does this refresh work for you? Tell us in the comments below, or sound off in the "Transformers: Age of the Primes toyline discussion || update: stock renders of upcoming Alpha Trion, Micronus, Flatline, Fireflight, Skydive, ++" thread in our forums, where the discussion seems to have found a home! Allspark Forums Discord Server Twitter/X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

Nune over at TFW2005 has posted the first pictures of Studio Series 86 Soundwave along with Buzzsaw, Laserbeak, and Ravage mini-cassettes. All are brand-new molds as opposed to remolds/repaints of the existing figures. See the gallery below for images of all four figures in both modes. Want to discuss these newest iterations of old fan favorites? Do it HERE on our Studio Series thread on the Forums. Not yet a member? Join today! Allspark Forums Discord Server Twitter/X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

"Don't worry, I'm always up to the tusk!" Markclonus has returned to Instagram with more Transformers behind-the-scenes fun, and this time, he's found himself in a hairy situation! Well, more like woolly. In fact, this could turn into a mammoth problem, if he's not careful. Right, right, pics. "I don't get it. They never find that Spider-guy's cameras when he takes pictures of himself in action. What am I doing wrong?" "Now, light our darkest display table! ...ooh, warm." "Some call them 'tonfa', others 'nightsticks'. Me? I like the name 'Biggy Clubs'." "Your move, creep!" "So, you're seriously telling me that we're the only two Convoys here?" "Do I look like I'm lion?" "This seemed much cooler when that little Canadian mustelid fellow did it." "Wow... you've really grown since the last time I saw you. Can I just--" "No." "Yeah, I thought not." "Crikey! We got a real beaut here! Just look at the teeth on this ol' girl! I can fit my entire fist in 'er mouth!" "I hate you so much right now." "You heard back from from your agent about the new Ice Age tryouts yet?" "No." "Me neither. Dammit..." "You're making entirely too big a deal out of this. It's just a little cleavage, it's not like my entire chest is out." "Give me a head... er, shoulders with hair. Long, beautiful hair..." or "Come with all you see here." "TT"? "Traveller's Tales?" Does this mean we're finally getting a "LEGO Transformers" video game?! Oh, he probably meant "Takara Tomy". Oh well. I'm used to having my dreams dashed, I'll just pour this one on the pile. But that aside, what do you think? Have we got a great Big Convoy? Is he a beautiful sight? Tell us in the comments below, or in the Age of the Primes thread on the good ol' Allspark forums! Until next time! Source: Markclonus on Instagram Allspark Forums Discord Server Twitter/X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

Japanese hobby website HOBBY Watch has posted an interview with the developers of the recently-revealed Missing Link series entry C-10, better known to folks who can't deal with that now everywhere as Ultra Magnus. Following are a few select excerpts from that interview: In addition, HOBBY Watch has provided an exclusive video showing how the transformation of this new iteration of the character works: To check out the full interview, visit HOBBY Watch, or head on over to the "Japanese Transformers News" thread in our forums! Missing Link C-10 Ultra Magnus is slated for release in February or March (depending on where you look) 2026 at a price of ¥27,500, which as of this writing amounts to about $185.91 USD. However, if you happen to be in Akihabara, it is currently on display at Volks Akihabara Hobby Heaven 2. News Credits: HOBBY Watch, via Masabon and PrimalxConvoy (with Google Translate) Allspark Forums Discord Server Twitter/X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

Eight waves in and still surprising fans. Blokees pivots back to the regular scale with new official pics of wave 8 of the standard Galaxy Version series. "One Shall Fall: The Final Clash Returns" (how final is final) brings a new wave of blind-boxed 5.5" kits features Optimus Prime, Hot Rod, Blitzwing, a T30-looking Metroplex, Sludge, dino mode Sludge, "Sharkticon", and Shrapnel -- and the original 86 Grand Mal, Unicron's Head (with little Autobot shuttle)! This series' hidden figure (1/36) is the half-dead Semi-Sleeping Optimus Prime, which may be the most relatable Optimus Prime has been in a while. A look at the order page on the Blokees website makes clear the neat accessories these figures come with in addition to their usual sidearms (which are also featured in these promo shots): Shrapnel includes a wee insect-mode Bombshell, Metroplex has a tiny Optimus Prime whose call he can heed, Hot Rod includes Fishing Rod so he can go fish for a whopper (and catch a teeny Sharkticon instead), and dino Sludge has his pop-out eyes so your Devastator (however you got the parts) can reenact the movie. Also of interest is some innovation in the pieces and articulation. On the website, Hot Rod is used as the demo piece to show off new articulation (new ab crunch joint, drop-down hips, side to side waist bends, thigh swivels, double-joint knees), and the official Blokees Twitter/X account has shared a video showing off the new articulation as demonstrated by the Optimus Prime figure. Are you excited to complete your Dinobots display, or update your Optimus, or go fishing with Hot Rod? Allspark Forums Discord Server Twitter/X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

From R/Transformers on Reddit, we have our first look at Takara Tomy's stock images of Missing Link Ultra Magnus. This image not only shows off some of Magnus's newfound articulation, but also gives us our first look at the new Diaclone inspired Powered Buggy in robot mode. UPDATE! More images found showing off all the bells and whistles. See the Gallery below. Want to talk about Ultra Magnus's new flexibility? Discuss it HERE on the Missing Link thread on the Forums. Not yet a member? Join the Allspark today!