Generation One

In 1985, Milton Bradley distributed a Transformers toy catalog in Europe that also featured a comic book.  The result was a comic that represents a micro-continuity that borrows several elements from the 80's Marvel Comics.  This includes events like Cybertron being threatened by an asteroid belt, the Ark being launched to create a path for the planet and the Dinobots emerging from The Ark before the rest of the Autobots and Decepticons.  However, there are some key differences.  Since Optimus Prime had not yet been released in yet at the time, Jetfire was given the role of Autobot

While Studio Series Arcee and Ironhide were already put up for pre-orders over a week ago, it is always fun to get to see more photos of upcoming product before it hits shelves. Thanks to Takara Tomy Mall, we now have new images of Ironhide. Takara Tomy has also posted their listing for Spike Witwicky, giving us another look at this upcoming figure.

The Official Transformers Facebook Page has been updated for "Transformers Tuesday" with an official reveal of the upcoming Studio Series 86 Core Class Spike Witwicky figure!  Check out the images below along with their description:

It's "Transformers Tuesday" and today that means new pre-order drops!  Today you get the chance to pre-order previously revealed Studio Series figures including Arcee, Ironhide, Junkheap and Sludge!  Check out the product descriptions and images below with links to pre-order.  Remember, using these links helps to support Ben's World of Transformers!

Writer & Artist:
Bob Budiansky Interview (February 2004)

Now here's something wonderful and unexpected.  The Official Hasbro China Weibo Account has posted a video featuring a group of musicians using traditional Chinese Instruments to play the G1 theme song from the 80's!  The group is accompanied by imagery of Transformers products including an Arcee statue, Kingdom Airazor, Rhinox, Megatron and more.  Cybertron 21 on Youtube was kind enough to mirror this video on Youtube so

General Information:
Release Date: September 2021
Price Point: $22.99 (Varies by retailer)

The latest Transformers Collaborative figure is a mash up between award winning artist J. Balvin and Hasbro.  The result?  J. Balvintron!  Check out my review and gallery of this very unusual release!