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The third Masterpiece G figure has been announced!  Following the reveals of Shouki and Getsui, Takara Tomy and Hasbro have revealed the Yukikaze!  The Trainbot is priced at $144.99 and due for release in May 2023.  You can order via site sponsor BigBadToyStore or affiliate site Entertainment Earth and help support BWTF!  For now, check out the official product info, videos and images below:

As a follow up to the first Collaborative G.I. Joe/Transformers set, Hasbro has announced a second set in the series!  This time out the set features Bumblebee transforming into an A.W.E. Striker and he will be paired with Lonzo “Stalker” Wilkinson!  The set is priced at  $68.99 and depending on retailer is either due November 1, 2022 (on Amazon) or February 2023 (other retailers).  The set already sold out on Hasbro Pulse but you can still pre-order it (and support BWTF) using the links below:

The Stunticon known as Dragstrip is all about victory.  He loves the thrill of victory and will do whatever it takes to win!  Check out my review and gallery of Legacy Dragstrip.

Hasbro designer Evan Brooks has updated his Instagram account with an update about the upcoming Studio Series 86 Arcee. When the figure was revealed in May many fans wondered if it was a new sculpt, Earthrise Arcee or the "Thrilling 30" version. Now we have our answer! Check out Brooks' post mirrored below:

After an initial leak, Takara Tomy Mall has posted the official listing for Masterpiece Skyfire!  This piece is priced at a whopping 35,000 Yen (about $296 USD) and due for release in late January 2023.  Check out the product info and images below as translated via

Simon Furman is one of the most well known writers in the history of Transformers fiction.  His involvement with Transformers started with the Marvel UK title and in time he would take over the US title.  Many aspects of fiction Furman introduced have become staples of Transformers fiction today.  Recently I interviewed Furman about his humble beginnings, influences and current projects.  Enjoy!

Mechatron is one of the Beast Riders, vehicles meant for use as accessories with the Beast Machines Transformers figures. Each vehicle is specialized towards one character. Mechatron is specialized for the dragon Megatron. This is specialization is mainly focused on the appearance of the toy.

Thanks to a recent post on Twitter by Transformers artist Don Figueroa, I was reminded that back in 2003 the Toys 'R' Us store in Times Square, New York City had gigantic artwork in its window for the Armada toy line with spectacular Unicron artwork by Figueroa taking center stage! Other characters including Galvatron also appeared. It was a very dramatic presentation for the Transformers brand and quite a sight to see in person.