These are mostly reuses of molds already out or we know exist and a few new ones, but what could that Studio Series deluxe Megatron even be?
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I know it's not happening, but I think you could get a pretty good Voyager Slipstream out of the Legacy Armada Starscream mould. It's slim enough to appear traditionally "feminine," and I think it with a new head and some minor retooling on the body could work to give Slipstream a Seeker Voyager design that's not just an ER Seeker retread.
If I could have a wish, I want Core Energon Galvatron to be an itty bitty Armada Megatron that attaches to the arm of an eventual Energon Megatron.
Just some quick analysis from me on Studio Series:
MV6 Frenzy I suspect is a misname for 86 Frenzy. I think Rumble popped up as “MV6 Rumble” at one point.
”Next Gen Bumblebee” strikes me as a new BB from the new Transformers game
”HM Megatron” is odd. I’d say “High Moon” Megatron, but we already got him. Maybe some kind of counterpoint to the Deluxe Optimus Prime we saw in a Legacy listing?
The “A Level” stuff is odd. The product numbers seem to point to some kind of exclusive. Maybe some kind of fan channel offerings?
MV6 Frenzy I suspect is a misname for 86 Frenzy. I think Rumble popped up as “MV6 Rumble” at one point.
”Next Gen Bumblebee” strikes me as a new BB from the new Transformers game
”HM Megatron” is odd. I’d say “High Moon” Megatron, but we already got him. Maybe some kind of counterpoint to the Deluxe Optimus Prime we saw in a Legacy listing?
The “A Level” stuff is odd. The product numbers seem to point to some kind of exclusive. Maybe some kind of fan channel offerings?
HM Megatron is probably Hero Mashers Megatron.... 
Interesting stuff in these leaks, but after the last few months of trying to keep up with stuff I want at current prices, I'm feeling very troubled about the next year of toy collecting. Of late, I've had to backburner main Legacy Evolution and only focus on getting the Toxitron stuff. And I'm behind as hell on Studio Series. And as I mentioned elsewhere, the only actual ROTB product I've got (out of the ones I want) is Weaponizer Arcee/Cheetor.
Some easy skips like anything Gamer Edition (although Decepticon Infantry is at least newish and a maybe -- I've not gotten Barricade, who would fill that niche) and most Core classes (although I have a soft spot for Energon Galvatron, so maybe that).
But there's a bunch of good stuff on there. Always up for a new Slipstream. I've been talking about an Airazor redeco/retool working well enough as Filch for a while, so whether it's that or a new mold it'll be good to get. A Quake that may be Needlenose-ish in execution with two gun friends, sure thing. The Star Seekers (and a Thundertron from Leo Prime?) sound like a great capsule and I'm eager to see how fun they might look.
What are Gen A Level?
Some easy skips like anything Gamer Edition (although Decepticon Infantry is at least newish and a maybe -- I've not gotten Barricade, who would fill that niche) and most Core classes (although I have a soft spot for Energon Galvatron, so maybe that).
But there's a bunch of good stuff on there. Always up for a new Slipstream. I've been talking about an Airazor redeco/retool working well enough as Filch for a while, so whether it's that or a new mold it'll be good to get. A Quake that may be Needlenose-ish in execution with two gun friends, sure thing. The Star Seekers (and a Thundertron from Leo Prime?) sound like a great capsule and I'm eager to see how fun they might look.
What are Gen A Level?
Ehh, even if it's more akin to Needlenose in size, I'd be fine with it. I don't need all my jets to be Voyagers or close. And this is (I guess) another new jet mold at this price point, which adds another option for redecoing and retooling rather than going to the same well.
Hoping that mystery deluxe ends up as Cannonball.
Armada Prime is getting some upgrade kits:
- https://www.ebay.com/itm/155722786310
- https://weibo.com/6753689478/Nf8E81KRD
Personally, I just want a kit to create "Dumpster Jumper Prime".
- https://www.ebay.com/itm/155722786310
- https://weibo.com/6753689478/Nf8E81KRD
Personally, I just want a kit to create "Dumpster Jumper Prime".
What is Deluxe M Megatron?
Possible release schedule is out.
Also, Antagony.
I wonder if A Level is some sort of Anniversary line. 86 Bumblebee is certainly a figure I want...even better if it is a bright yellow repaint of the Netflix Bee. Just needs an Autobot Symbol and possibly a new head. My guess is painted windows similar to Buzzworthy 86 Cliffjumper.
I could certainly see an "anime accurate" release to look as much like the cartoon model as possible.
I have to wonder if a SS86 Bumblebee would be more like the newer MP with more of the penny racer proportions.
Hopefully it would still be licensed.
Hopefully it would still be licensed.
Kind of Legacy/ROTB/BW/etc news.
Apart from the upcoming "Fanbook 2023" mook (which will include a clear Optimus Prime) on the 22/08/23, there are three other related TF books that are also being sold by the same publisher around August 2023.
These are:
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A "telemanga" book:
- https://cocreco.kodansha.co.jp/telemaga/news/feature/tfgogo (Samples of the comic)
- https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/gp/aw/d/4065320852?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image (order it here)
2/
"Transformers Perfect" (Guide to most of the TF films & TV shows for Young Kids) :
- https://cv.bkmkn.kodansha.co.jp/9784065320839/9784065320839_w.jpg (Info and links to Amazon)
Below are some sample pages.
3/
"Television Magazine Deluxe 261" (A mini-encyclopedia for casual fans of TF toys and media)
Some sample pages are below.
- https://cocreco.kodansha.co.jp/telemaga/published_list/0000380037 (Info and links to Amazon Japan, etc).
Enjoy!
Apart from the upcoming "Fanbook 2023" mook (which will include a clear Optimus Prime) on the 22/08/23, there are three other related TF books that are also being sold by the same publisher around August 2023.
These are:
1/
A "telemanga" book:
- https://cocreco.kodansha.co.jp/telemaga/news/feature/tfgogo (Samples of the comic)
- https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/gp/aw/d/4065320852?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image (order it here)
2/
"Transformers Perfect" (Guide to most of the TF films & TV shows for Young Kids) :
- https://cv.bkmkn.kodansha.co.jp/9784065320839/9784065320839_w.jpg (Info and links to Amazon)
Below are some sample pages.
3/
"Television Magazine Deluxe 261" (A mini-encyclopedia for casual fans of TF toys and media)
Some sample pages are below.
- https://cocreco.kodansha.co.jp/telemaga/published_list/0000380037 (Info and links to Amazon Japan, etc).
Enjoy!
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I'm guessing it'll just be VW Bumblebee in more flat G1 animation colours. Think Buzzworthy Cliffjumper compared to ER Cliffjumper
I'd welcome that, and any more they plan to do without the clear windows.
Especially if that Bee has the Origin head instead of the dour WFC one.
Especially if that Bee has the Origin head instead of the dour WFC one.