Transformers X Hot Wheels News & Discussion Topic

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Never say never, but news is just out on various outlets that Mattel and Hasbro are going work together on various Co-branded Toys and Games. What is said to be aimed at mostly at movie licensing, they will be doing crossover licensing on various products, including Transformers Hot Wheels releases in 2024. - Read the Full News Story

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If you have not seen the news about the Hasbro and Mattel crossovers, we will be getting Transformers Hot Wheels in 2024. This is such a natural fit that I am totally down with. Just imagine all those Earth, and especially the Cyberton, alternate modes they could do. Just imagine what they could do. Thanks to Giaritelli Designs, we have some custom-made ideas to look at below. - Read the Full News Story

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You probably forgot about these, but the long awaited Mattel X Hasbro crossover is finally rolling out in April 2024. The listings just in from Tom's modelauto's appears to be real, and has come vague details about what we may be seeing in the "Assortment/ Mix - Transformers mix various - 1:64 - Hotwheels". - Read the Full News Story

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While we are waiting for the official debut of the Hot Wheels X Transformers to roll out, it may surprise some Transformers fans that Mattel has been here before, without Hasbro. Back in 2007 Hot Wheels introduced their line of transforming cars called the "Modifighters". There is no ambiguity here over these being cars that transform into robots. - Read the Full News Story

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Just out of Peru from retailer Oechsle's store listing, we have news and images of the Hot Wheels Finger Skateboard Skate with Surprise Tennis. When all of us expected die-cast cars to roll out, a bunch of skateboard graphics is less than meets the eye. We did report on retail listings for 1/64 Vehicles previously. - Read the Full News Story

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The SNS gives us a possible look at the Hot Wheels X Transformers collab with what is being called a leaked Bumblebee image. The expected VW alternate mode looks a bit plain but rather sporty. This image from the @T-Hunted page on FB is reported to be possible release. We'll have to wait for this official news to know for sure. - Read the Full News Story

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Yes, there will be Autobots in the Mattel X Transformers Hot Wheels Skate series as a new stock image has just surfaced on the official Mattel Turkey site. Just like the others we have seen, you get a mini stake board with shoes that clip on. Surely there are more characters in the series. The Mattel X Transformers toys are still not officially revealed, even though the Hasbro press release said they would be out already. - Read the Full News Story

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Finally!!! The official word on the first Hot Wheels X Transformers release comes from Mattel Creations! According to their release calendar, we will be a Hot Wheels Collectors exclusive Transformers Optimus Prime on that goes on sale at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET Tuesday, May 21, 2024. We don't have any images or descriptions, but they do indicate a price range as "$$$", which suggests this will have a higher price. - Read the Full News Story

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We have seen Hot Wheels Bumblebee already, but the SNS gives up more possible looks at the Hot Wheels X Transformers collab with what is being called a leaked Bumblebee image. The expected VW alternate mode, looks a bit plain but rather sporty in a G1 way. These images come from @rj_nighthawk on Reddit. - Read the Full News Story

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The Daily Prime rolls out with a leaked image showing a possible first look at the Transformers X Hot Wheels Track Fleet Optimus Prime. Mattel are going straight for the Classic G1 Peterbuilt COE Cab and Trailer that looks quite faithful to the original. What looks like a preview image, appears to be real as confirmed by the T-Hunted Collectors group and even a retail listing on Toywiz. - Read the Full News Story