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Crazy ass moments in Transformers History @TF_Moments has another drop today with some in-hand images of Transformers Studio Series Core Class Rumble Concept Art figure. This little guy is is the news Tapebot to roll out, and he's quite all about that BASS. - Read the Full News Story

Following the look at the Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts Optimus Primal Advanced Model Kit, I had no idea my prayers would be answered so soon for a large scale fully transforming figure. Today's Transformers June Fanstream reveal of the Studio Series 106 Optimus Primal figure appears to be just that and then some. - Read the Full News Story

Just when you thought the non-transforming toys market was done, threezero takes it up a level with their soon to be revealed Transformers Premium+ Optimus Prime figure. What it is, or isn't, is unknown, but you can be sure the non-transforming item will be expensive. We will have to wait and see what this when its shown on December 8th at the 2023 ElefunPop Art & Toy Show in Shanghai, China. - Read the Full News Story

Iron Factory has an update on their Iron Samurai Series EX-50K Kagemusha Boohmaru figure. The unofficial legends scale Shattered Glass Grimlock is shown in full color in his robot and dino modes. The release date is still TBA. - Read the Full News Story

I like big bots, and I cannot resist following up on Alt Mode Week feature of the 2012 Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Ultimate Optimus Prime Year Of The Dragon MechTech figure with a look at the robot mode. You'll need to roll up your sleeves and do some work to transform the truck into the Omega Combat Armor mode. - Read the Full News Story

The Rise Of The Beasts may have fallen to the bottom of the Movie franchise, but they keep rolling out the toy fun in big and small ways. Today's shot updates the classic Internet meme of MasterPiece Optimus Prime playing with himself, the Takara Mini Toy Shop Convoy (below), with a Primal take on the old idea. - Read the Full News Story

Seems the Transformers Legacy United Core Class Energon Megatron is making its way to retail as we have two sets of in-hand images just hitting the SNS. This was a BIG figure back in the Energon days, but he's back as little menace complete with all his accessories at a tiny scale. Check out the shots below thanks to @Lazerwave and @Oniconvoy on TFW. - Read the Full News Story

The Beast Wars are reborn in the Transformers Legacy United series that follows the Leo Convoy remakes with the Core Class Tasmania Kid, AKA Beast Wars Snarl. The little devil is looking surprisingly good for a core class figure. He's ready to roll out with Rattrap and the other Maximals in the in-hand images thanks to Laserwave on TFW. - Read the Full News Story

Listed on Amazon Japan is a new mook featuring the "Transformation! Transformers" Henkei Comic Collection by Naoto Tsushima. The collecting breings together all the comics from 2008. Many of these were only seen in monthy installments in magazines, and never pubulised in book form. Now they have all been collected and digitally restored for printing in this new 370 page book that will be out in Japan on December 19, 2023. - Read the Full News Story

Takara TOMY rolls out their Labor Race Braver Nissan NISSAN GT-R & Fairlady ZW Set on Amazon Japan. These will likely trigger your Alternity / GT-R senses, but they are not a Transformers branded product, but they still transform from car to robot and included pilot driver robot buddy. Look for these to ship on January 20, 2024 in Japan. - Read the Full News Story

The first Transformers: Beast Wars toys have been revealed from Super7 ReAction figures line. Check out Wave 1 that includes Optimus Prime, Cheetor, Dinobot, Megatron, and Blackarachnia in the official image and product details below. These figures are scheduled for shipping in July 2023 for a price of $20 each. - Read the Full News Story

After loading up on all that Thanksgiving fare, it is time to loosen the belt and load up on the massive 2023 Fans Hobby Master Builder X-Load. The unofficial ultimate class remake of the Aramda Overload figure, transforms the old brick into a hulking, bulking red robot. Fans Hobby sent me this figure to share with you, so we are taking a look at the robot and Shoulder Cannon Mode combined with the MB-15 Naval Commander. - Read the Full News Story

New colors images of the Transformation TZ-01 Disaster action figure are out on the Asia SNS. The unofficial remake of the Studio Series SS101 Rise of the Beasts Scourge looks to be a straight Knock Off at 20cm /7.87" tall and updated with some die-cast parts, at least. As expected, comments suggest the plastic is not as good as the real deal. The TZ-01 Disaster is shipping for about $23 USD from overseas. - Read the Full News Story

@MechFansToys just announced their Dinosaur Troop Year of the Dragon Limited Edition set. The unofficial Dinobots team is said to include 5 legends scale figures for a price of 288 YUAN to begin shipping December 2023. Images of the packing art shown below the translated update."Robot Dinosaur! Invincible!!"The Dinosaur Troop Year of the Dragon Limited suit contains five members of steel cables, iron slag, darts, silt, howling and corresponding weapon accessories. - Read the Full News Story

threezero's will be at WinterFest with the upcoming release of MDLX Megatron (G2 Universe)! MDLX Megatron (G2 Universe) will be at selected regional distribution partners and at threezero Store WinterFest online event page, starting from December 21 at 9am HKT / December 20 at 8pm EST! At the threezero Store, a limited number of 50 pieces will be available. - Read the Full News Story

The cover illustration for ``Transformers Classics VOL.6'' released on December 21st was created by legendary illustrator Mark Watts, who created the package illustrations for G1 Transformers toys. This is a dream collaboration with Kazumasa Yasukuni! The listing on Amazon Japan says this book will be released March 21, 2024 for ￥4,400 JPY / $30 USD in Japan. - Read the Full News Story

There's no stopping OPTIMANIA 2023 as the releases keep coming right up to end of the year. Today we take a look at the just arriving Transformers Studio Series Rise Of The Beasts 106 Optimus Primal Leader Class figure. I was really excited about this Movie Big Bot, until I opened the box. What looked so good in the previews, feels so small for a leader class because it IS! The inclusion of the SS-102BB Axe must have broken budget, as we can see this Leader Primal about the same height as the Voyager Prime in their robot modes. - Read the Full News Story

China is gearing up for the Year Of The Dragon 2024 with the return of the Transformers Official Commemorative Coin China Exclusives. These lucky coins are reported to be limited to editionsgiven to the fans who preordered the Legacy United Magmatron set. Check out the images below thanks to @rid冰锐 and @凤凰岛岛主. - Read the Full News Story

Here's a nice look at the legacy of the cancelled Transformers Legacy Netflix series. Here is a view of the Staraxus character that was said to make an appearance in Season 3 of the War For Cybertron series. Based on the Marvel Comics appearance, showrunner FJ DeSanto has confirmed this is an actual concept from the series, and let us know he would have been a "major villain" in the story. - Read the Full News Story

HasLab Deathsaurus is almost ready to start shipping. Hasbro designer Evan Brooks is warming things up with a look at the Victory Saber VS Deathsaurus crowdfunded projects compared! Those who have been wondering how they would pair-up can see this is a pretty even match between the Victory factions. Read on to see Evan's update with images that follow for the full comparison views. - Read the Full News Story