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Following the United Animated Optimus Prime digibashes, I had to dip into the real things with a look at the 2010 Takara Transformers Animated Japan EZ Collection Vol 4 Optimus Prime Elite Guard Version. The Animated Legends scale mold is where the Daily Prime began, as these little figures were made in many different versions too. - Read the Full News Story

The OPTIMANIA 2023 plays on with a look at the SDCC 2023 exclusive Minimates Transformers Movie VHS Box Set featuring Stasis Lock Optimus Prime, Ultra Magnus, Matrix Hot Rod, and Thundercracker mini-figures. This which pack follows the Wave 3 set with other 1986 TransFormers The Movie characters, has a metallic finish that really shines. - Read the Full News Story

The National Toy Hall of Fame has posted the runoff for their "Forgotten Five Finalists" poll that will be running October 16–24, 2023. The Transformers are one of the choices that needs your vote to put our beloved robots in the Hall of Fame. Vote Now at museumofplay.org!In honor of the 25th anniversary of the National Toy Hall of Fame, four inductees will be joining the illustrious hall in 2023. - Read the Full News Story

We had to know they weren't done yet with just the Universal Dracula crossover, as just in from the UK Star Action Figures retailer that there is a Transformers X Universal Frankenstein ready to leave the crypt. The images show the box and figure that look like a WFC Impactor mold partial. This is reported to be going live later today, at 6pm UK time, what would be 1pm ET / 10am PT today as a possible Target exclusive release. - Read the Full News Story

threezero have just announced the “Transformers: Bumblebee” DLX Ultra Magnus! Standing approximately 28.5 cm / 11.2 inches tall with a die-cast metal frame, the Autobot City Commander features an impressive 53 points of articulation. The weathered paint application brings out the battle-hardened look, with LED eyes that add an extra dynamic element. - Read the Full News Story

The official Iron Factory SNS has new stock shot up of their Iron Samurai Series IF EX-73 Enki. The unofficial Sideswipe is reimagined as an ancient warrior ready for battle with some awesome sword weapons. Look for this new release to be shipping sometime in Winter 2023. Check out the images below for the stock images preview. - Read the Full News Story

Here's another leaked peek at the Transformers Legacy Universe Cyberverse Windblade Deluxe Class figure. These shots are more abstract showing random angles on the samuari warrior figure, only the weapons are clearly seen, but that should change soon as more images hit the SNS. . - Read the Full News Story

NewAge has gone back to the stone age with stocks images of their Freyr figures coming soon. The transforming Mechanical Pterodactyls are unofficial legends scale remakes of the Dinobot Swoop with the H57B SG, H57C Comic, H57V G2, and H57EX Toy color variants. The sets include: missile-launching effects, alternate hands, missile launchers and a stand base. - Read the Full News Story

Tune in tonight to The Toys That Built America Seasons 3 Episode 1: The Transforming Toy Invasion episode that will portray the battle between Tonka and Hasbro for the story behind the Gobots versus the Transformers! Watch tonight, October 15, 2023 on the History Channel at 9 PM at ET / 6 PM PT.In 1983, underdog company Tonka sets out to bring a game-changing toy from Japan to America: the transformable robot. - Read the Full News Story

Just out on the SNS are what is being reported as the first look at the Bombshell from Transformers Legacy Evolution. The images show the rumored Wave 4 deluxe partial of the Shrapnel mold as the next Insecticons team member. Chances are good we will be seeing this reveal in the coming summer convention season at SDCC or beyond for an October release. - Read the Full News Story