Transformers fans often wonder if their collective voices are being heard when it comes to feedback about toys. Today, Hasbro has confirmed that it has listened to one big piece of feedback regarding last year's release of Galvatron in Kingdom. Their "Transformers Tuesday" update on Facebook included a cool image of Laser Optimus Prime and Galvatron facing off and the following news:
Last year it was revealed that the Target exclusive Buzzworthy Bumblebee toy line would be releasing redecos of previous Generations figures as part of the sub-line. These Deluxe Class figures were B-127 (featuring a new head and deco), Cliffjumper (with cartoon deco) and Kup (with more 'screen accurate' deco). While these figures were found in Asia months ago, they have now hit the Northeast United States in New Jersey! During my hunt this morning, I was shocked to come upon Cliffjumper and Kup! These were f
Transformers have had decades to cement themselves into pop culture and they sometimes pop up in the most unexpected places. On the February 16, 2022 episode of the Jeopardy! National College Championship one of the clues was "These toys that became a TV and Movie franchise sprang from Japanese toy lines called Diaclone and Micro Change" which of course references the Transformers brand! Megan Sullivan, a Junior at the University of Virginia provided the correct answer (or really, question given the show's format) earning her $400 in the process!
This afternoon Hasbro revealed several upcoming products for 2022 including a new Optimus Prime figure! "Smash Changer" Optimus Prime transforms in eleven steps, with a "smashing motion" activating each step.
The Vintage Beast Wars Scorponok has begun to hit Walmart stores in the United States! Check out my review and gallery of this new release.
General Information:
Release Date: February 2022
Price Point: $41.97 (depending on retailer)
Retailer: Walmart US Exclusive (with limited amounts sold via Hasbro Pulse)
Accessories: Missiles x 2, Cyberbee
It seems to be the week of surprise reveals as Netflix has revealed the long awaited BotBots cartoon is on its way! Posted on their Twitter feed, Netflix has posted a March 25 launch date for the show which will feature the small Transformers who transform into every day objects including electronics, sports equipment and even food! No other information is available at this time but the small screenshot gives us an idea of the look and tone of the show. More information will be posted as it is revealed!
With the delay of Rise of the Beasts into 2023, news has been a bit quiet on the movie front lately. Today however, Paramount+ announced via Twitter the plans for the upcoming theatrical films.
Rise of the Beasts will be released in 2023 and serves as the first film of a new trilogy. Meanwhile, a CG animated film will be released in theaters in 2024. Check out the Tweet embedded below.
For months now news of a collaboration between Hasbro and Nickelodeon to produce a new Transformers show has been floating around online. Today we get our first peak at this new program thanks to the Official Transformers Facebook Page! Transformers Earthspark appears to take place in a new continuity, possibly intended to take the place of Cyberverse.