2021

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The Authentics line continues in 2021 with the addition of an "Alpha Series" Shockwave.  Check out my images and review of this figure generally found at discounters such as Dollar General.

General Information:
Release Date: Q2 2021
Price Point: $10.00 (depending on location)
Retailer: Alternative Channels (Amazon, Family Dollar, Walgreens etc.)
Accessories: None

The War for Cybertron trilogy is coming to a close with the last part of the Kingdom line currently on pre-order.  However, one release that has been the subject of curiosity is Kingdom Red Alert.  The figure was originally slated to be a Walgreens exclusive.  Rumor was that its street date was meant to be October 2021, but to date there have not been appearances in store in the same way as other Walgreens exclusives from the past.  Hasbro Pulse

Earlier this year, it was revealed Transformers would be joining the ranks of many licensed properties under the Minimates toy line. At New York Comic-Con 2021, Diamond showed off the next wave of figures at their booth, but they were kind of hidden on a bottom shelf and a bit buried. Now official photos, product descriptions and pre-order listings have been released. Check them out below! The set is $29.99 with a release date of June 29, 2022. You can use the links below to pre-order and support BWTF!

As 2021 comes to a close as will the Kingdom line with its final wave due out in early 2022.  While information on this wave has leaked here and there for months now (including some partial reveals by Hasbro itself) they have finally confirmed the final wave of the end to the War for Cybertron trilogy.  Thanks to a reveal on its Facebook page, we now have the final roster for the end of Kingdom.  Here's the breakdown from Facebook:

The fourth season of Cyberverse introduced the Dinobots as a team.  Even better?  The five Dinobots could combine into Volcanicus!  Check out my review and gallery of the Ultimate Class figure of this character.

Artist Francesco Giglio has been responsible for many character designs on the Cyberverse cartoon. In a recent update to his Art Station he has posted a series of art pieces based on characters from the fourth and final season of the show. I have mirrored the art in the gallery below but you can also visit his page to see artwork from previous seasons!

In 1984/85 a rather wacky and crazy vehicle was produced for the Action Force toy line. Imagine a giant mechanical skull crossed with a Tie-Fighter from Star Wars. This vehicle is quite expensive on the after market and for many G.I. Joe and Action Force fans it is a treasured part of their collection or a much sought after piece.