Transformers

In July Hasbro launched the "Activate Your Alt Mode" campaign where fans were given the opportunity to choose a new form for a classic character.  In the end, Shockwave was the chosen character and fans voted for him to get a beast-based alt-mode.

When Megatron wants overwhelming force in battle he calls upon his armies of Elite Seekers and Ground Soldiers! Check out my review and gallery of this Studio Series Gamer Edition two pack.

It's Transformers Day and with this day we have a whole bunch of new preorders for Studio Series figures!  Check out the official info and images below.  Using the links below to purchase will help support Ben's World of Transformers!

Thanks to the folks over at TFW2005 we have a leak of Studio Series 86 Soundwave!  This figure is not a redeco or retool of the previous Voyager Class figure from Siege but is instead an all new Leader Class figure.  The set will include three of his "cassette" warriors: Buzzsaw, Laserbeak and Ravage - also all new tools!  Check out the pics below and for now take this news with a grain of salt as it has yet to be officially revealed by Hasbro.

It is the end of an era as several news outlets including NBC Boston have revealed that Hasbro, maker of toys including Transformers will be moving to Boston by the end of 2026, leaving a home it has known for over a century.  Hasbro opened in 1923 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island and continues to operate a large facility in Rhode Island to this day.  According to

After July's reveal of the Generations Nemesis Prime with Air Defense Team set, Takara Tomy has posted its own listing with new photos!   Interestingly, Takara Tomy has this item under their "T-Spark" banner instead of Generations.  Takara Tomy's MSRP is 8,800 Yen (about $60 USD) with a release date of late February 2026.  For now, check out the info (translated via Google Translate) and pics below:

The Missing Link line of Transformers figures continues to march on!   This time, thanks to Amazon Japan we have images and info of the upcoming Missing Link Ultra Magnus!  This figure will take the Missing Link Convoy cab and pair it with a newly designed trailer that is G1-inspired while having articulation the original never did!   Ultra Magnus is priced at ¥22,991 (about $154.77 USD) and is due for release between March-April 2026.  F