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Amazon Japan has launched a bunch of new Transformers listings today.  Among them are official pics and info for Studio Series 86 Mixmaster and Scavenger!   The two Constructicons are the final two pieces fans will need to complete their Devastator set.  Mixmaster is priced at 6,239 Yen (about $43 USD) while Scavenger is 4,325 Yen (about $30 USD).  Both figures are due to ship in December 2025.  Keep in mind these prices and ship times are specifically for Amazon Japan's listings.  For now, check out the i

Leaks have been popping up online for the past week showing the long awaited Studio Series 86 Megatron but now thanks to a listing on Amazon Japan we have official images and info for this upcoming figure!  While most Studio Series figures seek to replicate the on-screen versions of the characters as much as possible, due to legal restrictions Megatron cannot transform into a gun.  Instead, the Decepticon leader transforms from a G1 cartoon accurate robot mode to a tank.  However, his G1 weapon mo

Back in May Takara Tomy revealed an upcoming crossover between Diaclone, Transformers and Zoids.  Now Takara Tomy has released a teaser trailer featuring all three brands coming together to form "Shield  D Prime"!  The trailer shows Optimus Prime scanning a Zoid form for himself before transforming into his new robot mode.  It also lists the date June 5, 2025 (a possible pre-order date).  Check out the trailer in the embed below:

Takara Tomy Mall has posted listings for the third wave of Wild King figures!  This wave features three new Energy Beasts and redecos of Optimus Prime and Megatron.  Check out the info from Takara Tomy Mall (as translated via Google Translate) and stock images below:

The Official Takara Tomy Twitter/X feed has posted several teasers featuring upcoming figures!   The images are mirrored below:

The next Dramatic Capture set will include Thundercracker and Reflector.  This is based off the scene in More than Meets the Eye where Reflector transforms into camera mode and Thundercracker uses them to take pictures.

Transformers Cyberworld was officially revealed at Toy Fair 2025 as the new line aimed at younger fans of the franchise and now the first figure from the line has gone up for sale on Amazon!  Cyberworld Grimlock is currently in stock at Amazon for $29.99, and with his listing we have photos of the figure in package.  Check out the photos and product info below:

In a random product launch, a new Amazon exclusive Transformers set has gone up for order.  This is a rare figure in the line that has no sub-line at all such as Generations or EarthSpark on the packaging.  Instead, the box only has the "Transformers" logo, some "Evergreen" artwork and photos of the toys inside.  The figures are redecos of Robots in Disguise (2015) Crash Combiner Optimus Prime and Dragstrip.  "Crash Combiners" were sets of two figures that could "crash" into each other and form a Combiner made of two characters.  The transformations were

The United States Patent & Trademark Office has put up a post celebrating the patent of the Transformers toy line.   The post provides a brief history of the patent along with images that include the Optimus Prime patent!  Here's the text and images mirrored from the Facebook post:

IP pros, transform and roll out!

Takara Tomy's official Twitter/X feed has revealed photos of their upcoming "Synergenex" Transformers/Zoids/Diaclone crossover from their display at the Shizuoka Hobby Show!  Prime's alt-mode is based on the Zoids brand while there is a pilot figure that is a homage to the Diaclone pilots of the past.  All three brands are Takara Tomy brands (which may be why this is not being bi

Takara Tomy has released pre-orders for the second wave of beasts from the Japanese exclusive Wild King line of Transformers figures.  This time out we have four new beasts!  Each is ¥2,750 (about $19.33 USD) and they are due for release on June 28, 2025.  Check out the product descriptions (translated via Google Translate) and images below!  I have provided direct links to Amazon Japan but BWTF makes no affiliate fees from these links.