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"I can do the 'Superhero Landing' pose, now that I have knees for it to ruin!" I know what you're thinking: "Oh Primus, why are they letting him do this again?!" To which I say: Don't be such a SpoilSport. That's the Targetmaster's job. Anyway, Markclonus is back, showing off what to expect from the next round of toys at some point in the not-too distant future, and I'm back to make stupid jokes while sharing them with you. It's a win/win. "This symbol of our freedom and liberty makes for excellent cover. Like a shield, you might say. I wonder why no one has ever thought of doing this sooner?" or "Hey, wanna check out my guns while checking out my guns? Yeah, I'm dual-wielding, and I'm not even a Double Targetmaster!" "A properly rotating point of articulation is a wonderful thing to waist!" "You can just call me Drew Carey, 'cause I've got a parting gift to thank you for playing!" "Why are my blasts a different color now?" "Look, SpoilSport. Everything the light touches is our kingdom." "Dude, 'Kingdom' was like, so four years ago." "Haw-haw! Mr. 'My Gun Doesn't Turn Into A Little Dude' can't keep up!" "Targetmasters! Transform, and--" "Ahem." "Sigh, fine. And you, too, Crosshairs. Roll out, or whatever." "Huh. You look bigger than I remember." "Funny, I was just thinking the opposite about you." "Would you like to go bug some dunes?" "Would I?!" "First person to make a 'Cheese Wagon' joke gets it right between the eyes... once I figure out where my gun wandered off to." "Clear your schedule for Monday nights, because I'm bringin' back Nitro!" "So I may not be especially toon-accurate, but I'm me-accurate, and that's what counts!" "Kids, don't try this at home! ... Are your parents gone yet? Good. Now, you should totally try this at home!" So, what do you think? Does this release seem like a sure thing, or do you think they need to take another shot at it? 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

From Takara Tomy, and/or Amazon Japan, we have a full reveal of the evil Shadow Dragon (translation of the actual character name is still a work in progress). This new bot has multiple modes and methods of combining with previous figures. It can be: 1- A "Standard" robot 2- A "Standard" dragon 3- Combined with the two mini-wyverns to form a Super Robot (using the mini wyverns as extensions for either the legs or the arms) 4- Combined with the two mini-wyverns to form a Super Dragon 5- Combined with any combination of limb-bots to form a Super Robot 6- Combined with any combination of limb-bots to form a Super Dragon 7- Combined with the Optimus or Megatron torso bots as upgrade armor See the gallery below for pictures of all those possibilities! Want to discuss this upcoming figure? Discuss it HERE on our Wild King Forum Thread! Not yet a member? Join the Allspark today.

It's happening! TakaraTomy has tweeted (Xeeted?) a blacked out teaser of what could only be Missing Link Ultra Magnus. We look forward to seeing the proper reveal, and finding out how on Earth they managed to give this design movable legs. This is going to be a feat of engineering. Join the Allspark today.

"FLATLINE! WOO-WOO-WOO-WOO-WOO-WOO! There, I said it. That'll be 12 shanix." Marklonus is back, rested up, and bringing us a new batch of BTS images and commentary. This time, the subject of his affection is the evil* Decepticon medical officer, Flatline! "Does this kibble make my thighs look big?" "Relieve your intestinal tracks on my hood, will you?!" "And one for Jenny and the wimp!" "I'd just like to welcome you to the gun show! ...what? Flex? What's that got to do with anything?" "Hark! Is that but a troubled soul I hear? I must quickly make my way to their side! And on the way, try to think of ways to make it worse." "Use my siren to run a red light?! Where's the fun in that?!" "I'm still not sure about this..." "Trust me! 'Good Doc, Bad Doc' gets 'em every time!" "Can I play the piano anymore?" "Of course you can!" "Well I couldn't before!" or "Wh-what are you doing...?" "Getting ready to light you on fire. You've been upstaging me as the 'evil doctor' this entire post!" "Oh... yeah, fair." "Fabulous medical secrets were revealed to me the day I held aloft this magic sword, and... wait, why am I here?" That does it for another bit of BTS fun. I hope it's just what the doctor ordered... otherwise, he might kill me. Share your thoughts on Markclonus's fiction or my stupid captions in the comments below, or over in the Age of the Primes thread on the good ol' Allspark forums! I'll see you there! Source: Markclonus on Instagram * You know he's evil because he doesn't wash his hands before performing an operation. Allspark Forums Discord Server Twitter/X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

Champing at the bit for more HasLab Liokaiser? No need to worry, because we -- and by "we" I mean "Hasbro's Evan Brooks -- have got you covered! Following the San Diego Comic-Con, Brooks wanted to make sure we all got a good look at the painted version of the latest model before it got shipped back off to Takara Tomy in Japan. So dig in! Nice, huh? Brooks goes on to say: Share your thoughts on the latest in the comments below, or head on over to the "HasLab 2025: Liokaiser" thread on our forums, and talk about it there! Source: Naveskoorb on Instagram Allspark Forums Discord Server Twitter/X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

Blokees' 5.5cm tall chibi Defender Version series has hit its fourth wave, with the official reveal of the first few inclusions hitting a few days ago. As Allsparker Exatron points out, Blokees has posted an official drop of the rest of the wave... and things continue to heat up. It just wouldn't be a Galaxy Defender Version series without special variants or more vehicle-mode figures, so fittingly Blokees has saved the best surprises for last. Joining the lineup of basically the Tiny Rodimus Prime Show are the limited Special Armor types of blazing, sword-wielding Rodimus Prime and season 3 waiter Grimlock. The wave also features limited-number Special Galaxy Type versions of metallic dino mode Grimlock, and Matrix-opening Rodimus Prime, as well as vehicle mode Rodimus Prime and vehicle mode Wheeljack. Finally, we're seeing a regular Shockwave (the Glittering version was in series 3), and debuting in the Defender Version scale is a Brilliant version of Hound! Keep the conversation going on the Allspark -- which Defender Version 4 Blokees are you hoping YOUR next blind box will reveal? Allspark Forums Discord Server X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

Just like the headline says, Takara Tomy has dropped a new video on the T-Spark YouTube channel, showing off the second in the Adamas Machina Transformers line: AM-T02, aka Predaking! In case you're not able to watch this pretty short (just over four minutes) video right now, here are some of the pertinent details. Remember how cool Predaking -- and, well, everyone else, but I digress -- looked in the Transformers Generation 1 season 3 (2010, if you go the Japanese route) episode, "Call of the Primitives"? Well, it looks like the concept design for that is what director Akira Amiya from Trigger drew inspiration from when designing this bad boy of the jungle, who stands about 300mm, or 11.81 inches tall. Yes, he does break down into his core components, the Predacons. In fact, it seems the design was based on Predaking first, and the rest were extrapolated from that. He's got posability for days, all the way down to his fingers and even his toes! And there are paint apps aplenty -- the "largest number of paint jobs in the Transformers gang market," according to the auto-generated YouTube subtitles. Two swords are included: The Sonic Blade and the Photon Sabel (er, I think they might mean "saber"), which is rendered in 3D for the first time. These can be wielded in his hands, or attached at hard points along his waist and back. And of course, there's also the "X-Ray Laser Canon" ("cannon," I'm sure), which is formed from combining two other cannons. Those can also be similarly attached at various points along his body. If I'm reading this right, he'll be released in March 2026 and run you 59,400 yen, while our affiliates over at Big Bad Toy Store are accepting pre-orders for a May 2026 shipping date for $449.99. If you decide to go that route, please click this link to help us out! So, what do you think? Whether you can't wait to buy 'King, or maybe you think $90 per die-cast Predacon is too much, feel free to chat all about it below, or over in the "Takara announces T-Spark: a transforming IDW Rodimus and more" thread in our forums (which is where I found out about this from member Platypus Prime). Allspark Forums Discord Server Twitter/X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

The official Blokees account on Twitter/X has posted promo pics of their upcoming Defender Version series 4 figures! The lineup for "Tyrant's Fury" is plenty interesting, with two followups to series 3's Hot Rod and Grimlock, in Rodimus Prime (now with arm blasters) and Dino Mode Grimlock, respectively. Vehicle mode Starscream comes in to continue the jet-mode G1 Seekers in this scale, and Shattered Glass Megatron joins the fray to face off against series 3's Shattered Glass Optimus Prime. Scourge, Rumble (named as such in the post... y'know, the blue one) and Blitzwing round out the robot-mode figures, and a new Defender Version combiner seems to be in the offing with the debut of vehicle-mode Combaticon, Brawl! How has your Blokees collection been shaping up? Will you add these to your Defender Version shelf? Allspark Forums Discord Server X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

Amazon.jp has put up a listing for what appears to be entirety of Transformers Wild King Wave 4, Sky Report. Sky Report is a Leaf Energy Eagle that transforms similarly to the previously released Thunder Beak, forming either a limb or a set of wings for the combined mode with Optimus (or Megatron, if one so chooses.) Want to talk about how the bird is the word? Discuss it on HERE on the Wild King thread on the forums. Not yet a member? Join today! Allspark Forums Discord Server X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

SDCC 2025 is in full swing, and Hasbro has absolutely come out swinging with strong product presentations for their various iconic brands. Transformers is definitely no exception, as so many corners of the brand are getting a lot of love in the next few months and the next year. Studio Series, Transformers Collaborative, Studio Series 86, and an all-new iteration of the Hasbro-Mattel dual-anniversary bromance collaborations are all getting fascinating and fun new stuff! TRANSFORMERS COLLABORATIVE: HOT WHEELS x TRANSFORMERS MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE x TRANSFORMERS STUDIO SERIES STUDIO SERIES 86 There's also a ton of new reveals that have press info but for which official renders are still forthcoming: Best upcoming toy? Weakest upcoming toy? Reveal you most want to see next? Allspark Forums Discord Server X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

Gamespot.com have revealed a slew of upcoming Hasbro exclusives that will be available "exclusively on-site at the Hasbro booth at select conventions, including the New York Comic Con and MCM London" as well as on HasbroPulse.com. And one of them is a $75 exclusive pack featuring a cab-only retool of Legacy Evolution's Commander class Armada Optimus Prime into Nemesis Prime... wielding the Star Saber superweapon itself, comprised of three converting Air Defense Mini-Cons! Still wielding his rifle and arm blasters (as well as the Matrix? Doomstone?), Nemesis Prime features an uncannily distorted new visage. He's also joined, somehow, by Air Defense-colors Runway, Jetstorm, and Sonar in this exclusive pack, all the better to feud with Hot Shot over whether these Mini-Cons stay on the side of good or turn to the dark side. Without any need for light-piping to accommodate a light-up gimmick, the Mini-Cons have no clear plastic and should be a mite less fragile than their predecessors. One hopes the photodegradation of recent years spares them, as well. Are you planning to add this to your modernized Armada collection? Allspark Forums Discord Server X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

Walmart has officially listed Transformers Retro Brawn on their website, which means we can now get a better look at the G1 toy-styled version of the classic macho minibot. This SS86 Brawn retool gives him his classic toy-based bullet head and a dashing shade of forest green more evocative of the original toy. The altmode also has the signature big Autobot logo on the black hood block. Which Brawn do you already have, and which one/s will you have after this sees release? Allspark Forums Discord Server X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

Hasbro has revealed their exclusives and schedule for this year's San Diego Comic-Con. On the Transformers side of things, we're getting Void Rivals Autobot Jetfire, Zertonian Solila, and Agorrian Darak. This set will be available will for purchase exclusively at the Hasbro booth (#3213) during 2025 San Diego Comic-Con. In addition, we have the full event schedule below. HASBRO BOOTH #3213 Hasbro Pulse Booth - A physical manifestation of HasbroPulse.com, this immersive hub welcomes fans of all ages to explore, experience, and engage with the hottest Hasbro products. Get ready for larger-than-life photo ops with your favorite characters in a connected world where fandoms collide! Hasbro Pulse Toy Store– Once again, the Hasbro booth will offer physical product purchases, including a curated selection of top-quality toys and collectibles, including: Convention Exclusives - Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase the following Hasbro products: TRANSFORMERS VOID RIVALS AUTOBOT JETFIRE, ZERTONIAN SOLILA, AND AGORRIAN DARAK, G.I. JOE CLASSIFIED SERIES #163, DREADNOKS COLD SLITHER: BAND OF VIPERS TOUR COMMEMORATIVE ACTION FIGURE SET, BEYBLADE 25TH ANNIVERSARY SET, GHOSTBUSTERS KENNER CLASSICS THE REAL GHOSTBUSTERS ECTO-GLOW HEROES COLLECTOR’S SET, STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES ANAKIN SKYWALKER & OBI-WAN KENOBI FIGURES, and MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES GAMERVERSE MARVEL SNAP SAVAGE LAND 3-PACK. Hasbro Pulse Fanstreaming Studio – Don't miss out! Tune-in to exclusive livestreams broadcasted directly from Hasbro’s booth. Featuring interviews and guest appearances, brand panel recaps, product reveals, and more, this content will be available on the Hasbro Pulse YouTube channel (18+). HASBRO BRAND EXPERIENCES Hasbro will immerse fans in the worlds of G.I. JOE and MAGIC: THE GATHERING with unforgettable experiences and live events. G.I. JOE Cold Slither Live Concert & Signing – Based on their depiction in the 1985 animated series G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero, Cold Slither will make its explosive on-stage debut at San Diego Comic-Con with a one-night-only concert experience on Thursday, July 24, at Brick by Brick. This 21+ event, presented by Hasbro and Reigning Phoenix Music, promises a full-force blend of original metal mayhem and ‘80s nostalgia. Purchase limited-edition show-only gear including exclusive t-shirts, posters, LPs, CDs, collectible pin sets and more. Tickets are now available exclusively at Brick by Brick’s official website. Snag the self-titled album exclusive “Zartan Chameleon Blue” and “Blood Moon Red” vinyl variants available only at the Hasbro and RPM booths, respectively. Fans can meet the band at the Stern Pinball/Reigning Phoenix Music Booth (#4029) on Friday, July 25th from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM MAGIC: THE GATHERING and Marvel’s Spider-Man Swing into Comic-Con with a New York Twist This July, MAGIC: THE GATHERING is teaming up with everyone’s favorite web-slinger to bring a little NYC magic to San Diego Comic-Con. From July 24–27, the Legends Ballroom at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego will be reimagined and inspired by Spider-Man’s neighborhood—complete with comic book nods, immersive experiences, and brand-new cards. Whether you’ve never held a MAGIC: THE GATHERING card or you’ve been dueling for years, there’s something for you. First-timers can learn to play inside a friendly neighborhood game store, while seasoned players can play with some of the newest cards from the collection. Everyone will walk away with welcome decks to celebrate the latest Universes Beyond Spider-Man launch. MAGIC: THE GATHERING Cabbage Cart/ Avatar: The Last Airbender at Petco Park Lexus Premier Lot Welcome to the Cabbage Cart! Step right up to the legendary Cabbage Merchant, strike a pose for an unforgettable photo, then claim your copy of Katara, the Fearless* the Magic: The Gathering – Avatar: The Last Airbender Promo Card. You'll also score an exclusive SDCC Avatar: The Last Airbender tote bag…and of course, a cabbage. Stop by daily from Thursday-Saturday 10AM-5PM and Sunday from 10AM-4PM, but hurry, brave adventurers as supplies are restocked each day and vanish fast. Share your quest with the world using #MTGxATLA. BEYBLADE X Walmart San Diego Tournaments + BEYBLADE X and the San Diego Padres Calling All BEYBLADE Fans! Fans ages 8–12 yrs old in the Chula Vista and San Diego areas can put their skills to the test at an upcoming BEYBLADE X Walmart tournament for a chance to qualify for the National Finals—and ultimately, the World Championship in Tokyo! Don’t miss your shot to battle with the best. Visit beyblade.com/worldchampionship2025 for more details. Following the success of last year’s collaboration between BEYBLADE X and the San Diego Padres, ADK Emotions NY Inc. and T-Licensing Inc. have united with the MLB team once again to bring exciting fan experiences to games this summer. BEYBLADE X experiences will take place during home games at Petco Park in August (August 3, 2025: Padres vs. Cardinals, August 10, 2025: Padres vs. Red Sox and August 24, 2025: Padres vs. Dodgers). These special events will offer fans a free play area for epic BEYBLADE X battles at the ballpark. Starter packs will also be given away to Bey-fans onsite. HASBRO BRAND AND PARTNER PANELS San Diego Comic-Con attendees are invited to Hasbro’s highly anticipated brand panels dedicated to TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, Star Wars, and Marvel. These special panel experiences will showcase new product reveals, provide major updates, and feature presentations from key partners and collaborators. Thursday, July 24 The New Era of Power Rangers: 5:00PM - 6:00PM | Room: 23ABC - BOOM! Studios’ epic Power Rangers universe relaunched last year with the explosive Power Rangers Prime! This year, the Universe got a little bit bigger with the launch of the long-requested VR Troopers series! Join the creative teams behind the new Power Rangers Universe, alongside surprise guests for a behind-the-scenes look at all things Power Rangers! The Loyal Subjects Panel featuring JEM & THE HOLOGRAMS: 7:00PM - 8:00PM, Room: 28DE - Retro 80’s Toys & Talent - Join The Loyal Subjects (TLS Toy) on an epic journey to bring back the vibe of the 80's with the coolest retro toys of all time. The TLS panel will be filled with buzzworthy conversations around the best 80's brands including M.A.S.K., Jem & the Holograms, Popples, My Pet Monster, Strawberry Shortcake, Rainbow Brite and My Buddy. The design team will share 'behind the design' fun facts about many of the toys and will have some much-desired reveals of upcoming new releases to unveil. Tune in for even more exciting JEM & The Holograms music news! In addition, the panel will host OG voice actors from the 80's animated shows the toys are based on, so fans can hear and see their toys brought to life like never before! Friday, July 25 Hasbro G.I. JOE Panel: 10:00AM - 11:00AM, Room: 6DE - Join the G.I. JOE development team for a behind-the-scenes look at what’s next! The panel will feature exciting new product news, never-before-heard stories, digital character renders, in-hand figure prototypes, and pre-order launches. Marvel Legends Panel with Hasbro: 11:30AM - 12:30PM, Room: 5AB - The Hasbro and Marvel product experts will discuss exciting news about Hasbro’s ever-popular Marvel Legends product line! Attendees will also get a sneak peek of upcoming, never-before-seen items, followed by a Q&A for your burning Marvel Legends questions. MAGIC: THE GATHERING| Marvel's Spider-Man First Look: 12:30PM - 1:30PM, Room: 5AB - In a celebration of the team-up between two iconic franchises, join us for a first look at Magic: The Gathering | Marvel's Spider-Man. Previewing new cards and artwork, join Mark Rosewater, C.B. Cebulski, Aaron Forsythe and Sarah Wassell to learn how this set came to be. Hasbro Star Wars Panel: 2:00PM - 3:00PM, Room: 7AB - Join members of the Hasbro Marketing & Design teams as they discuss the popular Hasbro Star Wars figure lines, including the Black Series and The Vintage Collection. Attendees will get an in-depth look at Hasbro’s latest action figure offerings from throughout the saga. Word on the Holo Net is there may also be a few surprises. May the Force be with you! Hasbro TRANSFORMERS Panel: 5:00PM - 6:00PM, Room: 25ABC - Join the Hasbro TRANSFORMERS Toy Development team as they take you behind the scenes to unveil the latest character figures from across the iconic brand and celebrate its ongoing partnership with Mattel’s iconic Hot Wheels line featuring the latest additions, Bone Shaker and Twin Mill. Plus, time permitting, there will also be a Q&A session filled with trivia and epic giveaways! Saturday, July 26 Celebrating DUNGEONS & DRAGONS 2025: 2:30PM - 3:30PM, Room: 24ABC - DUNGEONS & DRAGONS continues its monumental rise in pop culture after 50 years! With more people rolling dice and telling stories every day, come hear from expert Dungeon Masters and Storytellers share how Dungeons & Dragons has secured its place in society and the tabletop. TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE: All Out War in the Energon Universe: 4:30PM - 5:30PM, Room: 5AB - THE BIGGEST YEAR FOR THE ENERGON UNIVERSE IS HERE! TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, and VOID RIVALS from Skybound continue to top charts, and we aren’t letting up. Superstars Robert Kirkman (Void Rivals), Daniel Warren Johnson (TRANSFORMERS), Joshua Williamson (G.I. Joe), and Sean Mackiewicz (SVP/Publisher, Skybound) reveal their plans for the Quintesson War, the Dreadnok War, and more in a panel that will have everyone on the edge of their seats! Moderated by Arune Singh (VP, Brand, Skybound). Collectible Figures and More News from Playmates Toys: 5:30PM - 6:30PM, Room: 10 - Get the latest news on collectibles, exclusives and first-look debuts from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and more! – Playmates Toys’ Jeff Trojan, Ray Geiman, Pat Linden, John Stelzer, Lydia Whitman and Aidan Rutten (marketing and design leaders) will review the calendar of collectible figures and exclusives from those brands and more. Join the Allspark today.

The runup to Walmart's upcoming Collector Con may be heating up, as right after the reveal of a Transformers Retro Seaspray listing, a possible first glimpse at a toy-based Brawn from the same exclusive line has surfaced. And that's definitely a toy-based head and cooler, forest-y green, all right... Shame they didn't get around to retooling the hands into the toy claws, but the rest looks like a neat callback. No site listing or other pictures yet, but we're waiting on those like you are! How many Transformers Retro remakes are on your want list? Allspark Forums Discord Server X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

YVAN EHT NIOJ We now know what the long-listed Transformers Retro version of Seaspray will look like. As Walmart continues its exclusive line of G1 homages, it's joined by one more upsized Minibot, as listed on their website. An all-new mold unlike the Minibot retools/redecos that have preceded it, this Deluxe class figure will be available as part of Walmart's Collector Con event, which kicks off July 24. Armed with a blaster, this iteration of Seaspray has a deco that calls back to the G1 toy more (as befits the line) with an all-yellow head and dark visor. Nevertheless, Aquaman over here the seafaring Autobot has a sculpt that evokes the animation model's portly design. It's entirely possible that a more cartoon-based redeco may come later, but this being an exclusive is a fair caveat to consider. Whom are you hoping for from the Transformers Retro line? Allspark Forums Discord Server X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

Apparently the ol' Earthspark still glows, because two more upcoming Deluxe class figures have been spotted, so to speak. Listings on Shop.Hasbro.com give us a good look at Cosmos and Spitfire! This new Chaos Terran Spitfire follows on from the one-step figure and the Warrior class figure, but this is Cosmos' first time in the Earthspark toyline. Should be fun to pose him alongside your Animated Wreck-gar! Are you hoping for any more surprises from the Earthspark line? Allspark Forums Discord Server X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

After a little bit of a break, Marky "Mark" Clonus is back on Instagram, fuelling our desires for new Transformers: Age of the Primes toys by providing us with all-new images coupled with dazzling insights! This week, we have to give his offerings a 3 -- as in Alpha Trion, of course! Let's see what there is to see! "Huh... I expected a lot more bleeding once I ripped out my navel piercing. And a lot less glowing. Neat." "Mr. Cullen? Could I please have your autograph? Oh, I'm nobody special, just a big fan of your work..." "...sweet. eBay, here I come!" "You know I can do that thing the Joker did with a quill in Tim Burton's Batman movie? Just watch... wait, where are you going?! Come on, it's really cool!" "Now, as long as the enemy doesn't have any tiny creatures who can walk through this gap, I'll be perfectly safe. Hmm? 'Titan Masters'? What are those?" "Hey, don't laugh! Tony Stark was a bit shaky on his first time, too!" "Well, okay, I can do that, if it's a matter of gentlemanly etiquette. But who is this 'Zod' you speak of?" "Dangit. My doctor warned me this might happen if I didn't take my pills." or "Hey, think WWE would be willing to sign me if I provide my own pyro?" "AAAAH!!! ONE GOT PAST THE SHIELD! HELP HELP MEEEEEEEEEE!!!" Well, we all had some fun here today. At least, I hope you did. Or was I Trion too hard? Tell us in the comments below, or over in the Age of the Primes thread on the good ol' Allspark forums! Source: Markclonus on Instagram Allspark Forums Discord Server Twitter/X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

Yeah, sorry, I'm hot and tired, so no making with the ha-ha in the headline today. Will I think of something for the article, though? Read on, and find out! The folks all the way over at Takara Tomy have posted a new video to their T-SPARK YouTube channel featuring the newest MPG release, God Bomber from 1988's Transformers: Masterforce! No longer must your MPG Ginrai run around naked as he takes on the forces of such Destrons as Overlord and Black Zarak! if you're familiar with God Bomber's whole shtick, there's probably very little here that will surprise you. He can attach to Ginrai's cab in trailer mode, or connect to Ginrai's trailer to really frustrate traffic -- that is, until you flip the wing-mounted rockets and add effects parts so he can plow through traffic. He also comes with three figures of the Headmaster Junior trio, who can ride inside of him as his own self-propelled vehicle instead of their smelly old Transtectors. But unfortunately, it's standing room only. That's the price of taking public transit, I guess. And for those of you who just like to watch, a decent portion of the video's duration is taken up by showing the step-by-step process of converting him to robot mode, as well as into a spiffy new power suit for Powermaster Prime's Pacific parallel persona. Better than anything Hasbro has committed to paper in some time, at that! Via Google Translate, the description adds the following (slightly cleaned up for consistency's sake): Not mentioned is that he apparently comes with the sword he is briefly shown holding in the video, the "God Blade" according to TFWiki. Why? I don't know, I still need to watch Masterforce. I can only assume because everyone and everything is better with a sword. Just look at He-Man. Nobody really cared when he was just swinging an axe around until he held aloft a magic sword and started screaming his head off while static-popping his cat with the tip. Maybe Super Ginrai can do a similar thing with it before buffing up into God Ginrai, yeah? Hey, it's your toy (assuming you buy one), don't let anyone tell you what to do. So, yeah. That's the long and the short of it. Did I bring the funny? Probably not. We'll probably get shut down if anyone looks at this post, so please don't tell all your friends. If you decide you want one of these, you'd better hop on it quick. Places like BBTS are selling out of pre-orders, but our sponsor TFSource still has some slots for the Ginrai Box Set left ahead of its September release! Oh, and if you want to talk about this, we've got comments below, and we've got not one, but two other potential places to do so! Hop on over to "Masterpiece Theater: the MP thread" for all sorts of Masterpiece-related discourse, or hit up the "Japanese Transformers News" thread if you're interested in what else is happening over there. Thanks to PrimalxConvoy for the info! Allspark Forums Discord Server Twitter/X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

Takara Tomy has psted the first full set of images of Synergenex Transformers Macross crossover Basara Prime. The figure converts from Basara Nekki's red VF-19 Excalibur Custom Variable Fighter to Gerwalk Mode (a staple of Macross), a special ground mode with wheels, or guitar-playing robot mode. His microphone-equipped stage can convert to a trailer reminiscent of Rodimus Prime's that can connect to the ground-vehicle form of the main figure. The robot mode head has three face options: neutral, smiling/singing, or Optimus-style faceplate. See the pictures below for more details. UPDATE: More Stock Photos added. Want to discuss this upcoming figure? See PrimalxConvoy's post here on the forums. Not yet a member? Join today! Allspark Forums Discord Server Twitter/X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

Greetings, Cyber-warriors! It's been a hot minute since we last checked in on Hasbro's new stopgap to fill in time until The Next Big Thing in Transformers multimedia, Transformers: Cyberworld, and that's no bull. This is: Kidding aside, the cartoon debuts in about two weeks, and has piqued interest after the initial rollout of toy reveals underwhelmed. And while we were ooh-ing at Studio Series and aah-ing at Age of the Primes, a few new entries in the line almost managed to sneak by us. Have a look-see! All of you who said Mirage wasn't a pretool of Starscream? Pay up. This is but a small cut -- 'tis but a flesh wound, if you will -- of what Entertainment Earth has in store, with pre-orders open and many more official product shots for all four of the above 4-inch Cyber Changers, as well as the Scorponok Strike Battle Figure playset. Go have a look! Then you can talk about how much cooler this Optimus looks than the other one, or how much Chop Shop there reminds you of that Beast Wars Happy Meal toy you had as a kid below, or in our handy-dandy "Transformers: Cyberworld, Mecha Anime Bulls for Days" thread in the trusty Allspark forums, which is where I found out about this new hotness in the first place! So join in now, and be ahead of the curve! Allspark Forums Discord Server Twitter/X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

ICYMI*, the DL** is that TLS*** is bringing back MASK****, with W1***** at BBTS******, including SDCC*******! * In Case You Missed It ** Down Low *** The Loyal Subjects **** Mobile Armored Strike Kommand (yeah, we know) ***** Wave 1 ****** Big Bad Toy Store ******* San Diego Comic-Con But for real, the full news is that on July 1st, Big Bad Toy Store -- that's right, the same affiliate who advertises on our front page, and who you can help the Allspark with by using our special affiliate link when you place an order there -- will open up pre-orders for the new reival of the M.A.S.K. toy line. Now, this isn't your father's M.A.S.K. -- at least, assuming your father grew up with the IDW incarnation of the franchise. No sirree, T-Bob, this one is going back to the originals from the '80s. So, maybe your grandfather's M.A.S.K.? Feel free to A.S.K. (Ask Some Kuestions) the next time you see him, I guess. Among other brands that Hasbro can't be bothered with, but are still only too happy to collect licensing fees from, The Loyal Subjects is taking the reins on this release and making the toys themselves. And to kick things off, that includes a special San Diego Comic-Con version of the Rhino Mobile Defense Unit. Here's what they have to say about that: If it's like the one I had as a kid, it's a sure treat for anyone who owns it. Heck, it may even top mine -- this one looks like it supports effects parts! Take that, mid-'80s toy company who made lots of cool stuff and got swallowed up and oh now I've made myself sad. Anyway, we've mirrored some pics of the Mobile Defense Unit here, but head over to ToyArk to see the rest of the goodies from the first wave of toys that you can pre-order (remember, use the link!) from BBTS beginning July 1st! Thanks to Steevy Maximus for the tip! What do you think? Are you going to M.A.S.K. up on July 1st, and show some valor to V.E.N.O.M.? Maybe put Miles through some Mayhem? Tell us about it in the comments below, or in the aptly-named "The Loyal Subjects to relaunch MASK, and other Legacy Hasbro Brands" thread on our forums, where I learned of this hot tip! Allspark Forums Discord Server Twitter/X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram