Transformers

Yesterday Hasbro Pulse posted an official listing and info for the upcoming Buzzworthy Bumblebee Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Optimus Prime action figure.  This is a different figure than the "mainline" Rise of the Beasts Optimus Prime now showing up at Walmart stores.  Pulse sold out of its limited supply in hours, but fear not!  You can still head over to Target's web site and pre-order your Optimus Prime now!  In the meantime, check out the officia

Monro Tire Centers are teaming up with Transformers Rise of the Beasts to offer promotional service packages and a movie poster as part of the film's release in June.  Even better?  Fans can visit Monro centers (with your Transformers themed vehicle if you've got one!) and take photos with character displays!  Check out the official press release below:

PRESS RELEASE

Super 7 has posted official images of the upcoming Beast Wars "ReAction" series of figures online along with product information.  These retro-style figures are based on the animation models from the 90's cartoon and each features five points of articulation.  Each figure retails for about $20 USD and they are due to ship between June-July 2023.

The first wave features five figures.  Here's the list with sponsor links to pre-order your figures and support BWTF:

General Information:
Price Point/Size: Basic
Retailers: General (K-Mart, Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, Kay Bee)
Release Date: May 2001
Accessories: Axe Weapon

As part of a promotion for the upcoming Rise of the Beasts film, Takara Tomy will be releasing exclusive Nemesis Prime and Burning Optimus Primal figures!  Nemesis Prime is a redeco of Rise of the Beasts Optimus Prime and features the character's signature black, teal, red and silver colors.  Burning Optimus Primal is a redeco of Kingdom Optimus Primal featuring the clear red color based on his appearance in the Beast Wars II movie (which has been made into toys before).

Rising from the ashes of war, one Autobot united a scattered army into an effective fighting force to combat Megatron and the Decepticons: Optimus Prime!  Check out my review and gallery of the newly released Studio Series Gamer Edition Optimus Prime based on his appearance in the War for Cybertron video game!

Thanks to the folks over at In Demand Toys on Facebook, we have our first look at official images of the upcoming Legacy: Evolution "Rise of Tyranny" 2-Pack.  This 2-pack features a redeco/retool of Siege Megatron as "Miner Megatron", the version of the character who would eventually rise to lead the Decepticons.  It also includes Senator Ratbat, a redeco and retool of Studio Series Scourge.  Both figures are based on character appearances from the IDW Publishi

The Official Transformers Facebook Page has posted a series of character profiles from Rise of the Beasts!  These profiles give some general information about each character but there are also some really fun tidbits in there including Rhinox's weapon being described as a Gatling gun!  We also learn that the Terrorcons have worked for Unicron for a long time, going from world to world causing destruction for their master.  Check them out in the gallery below!