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The CerealGeekTV channel has posted what thought to be long-lost, Transformers; Generation 1 Five Faces of Darkness Part 1 Ted Schwartz version as young Rodimus Prime. Rodimus's voice was redone later by Dick Gautier, because the producers wanted a more mature sounding voice for the Auotbot's new leader. - Read the Full News Story

You will have to get it from overseas because it is sold out at TFSource and The Chosen Prime. I bet it will be $50-100 less, but may be a lot for shipping. It looks kind of plain, but the electronics more than make up for it.

Just rolled in from Youtube is the in-hand look at the Vladivostok Y-C001 Siyang Culture Defense Fortress figure set. The unofficial G1 / Titans Metroplex is a kind o hybrid design of G1 and Generations stylings. The 45 cm / 17.72 inches tall figure features 20 points of articulation, LED lights, accessories, and features the classic robot, carrier, and base modes. - Read the Full News Story

With the holidays upon us, there isn't much Transformers news right now. So we are throwing a party with a look at the 2007 Transformers Movie Optimus Prime Piñata. All kinds of officially licensed products were made for Micheal Bay's first film, from Computers to Shaving Kits. This 2 foot tall festive item was made to take a whack at the Autobots' Leader. - Read the Full News Story

Just in is news of the for Cybertron Fest 2023 product reveal of the "DRAGON YEAR TRANSFORMERS TOY". What is shown in the silhouette like it could be a Legacy Beast Wars Megatron, The Last Knight Steelbane, or one of those Beastbox toys. We'll have to wait and see what this is when the event rolls out next month, December 9 - 10, 2023. - Read the Full News Story

MIP Monday takes a look at the 2003 Kabaya Big Transformers Micron Densetsu Version 2 Figures in the box. These upscaled candy toys were 5 inches tall non-transforming renderings of their cartoon robots that had upgraded decorations and extra accessories. Shown with the Big Transformers Version 1 Convoy Super Mode, we can see a formidable collection including Jetfire, Jet Convoy combined modes along with Tidal Wave and Burning Mode Megatron. - Read the Full News Story

Transformers Legacy United product reveals from Takara TOMY are now on Amazon Japan. If a lot of these look familiar, it is because they were rolled out recently at Hasbro Pulse Con 202. Read on to see new official Legacy United images coming to Japan in April 2024. - Read the Full News Story

Transformers Japan product reveals from Takara TOMY are now on Amazon Japan. If a lot of these look familiar, it is because they were rolled out recently at MCM London 2023. Read on to see new official Studio Series images coming to Japan in April 2024. - Read the Full News Story

IAMNOFIRE is loading up with his latest high resolution toy photography image gallery featuring the Fans Hobby X-Load figure! The unofficial Armada Overload has been scaled up and out with more features and agility to team up with their awesome Naval Commander! Check out the shots below of the Fans Hobby X-Load MB-20 for the full look. - Read the Full News Story

Following all the images, we have our first in-hand video of the Transformers Rise / Reactivate Game Optimus Prime figure that was recently first seen. The video walks through the transformation of the figure from robot to truck and back again. - Read the Full News Story

Those "BUNDLE" leaked listings that were recently found have turned out to be a Buy One Get One deal of Deluxe Class figures, according to the listings on Walmart.com that has been updated with images. The stock images of the single figures are shown (see above) without any visible updates to the packaging or toys. - Read the Full News Story

Following the Tokyo 2023 event revea, threezero Transformers MLDX Sideswipe is officially listed with the full product details and images. The figure comes loaded with articulation and styling in small package. The 15 cm / 6 inch tall figure has 40 points of articulation and extensive detailing that looks really impressive. - Read the Full News Story

Blink your eyes, and OPTIMANIA 2023 drops another Prime with today's look at the Baiwei TW-1027 Commander Cybertron figure. What looks like an unofficial knock off of the Studio Series 102BB is actually a totally new figure. Sometimes less is more, as this toys smooths out many of the rough edges of the 102. - Read the Full News Story

IAMNOFIRE comes to the rescue with his latest high resolution toy photography images gallery for the Transformers Studio Series 86-23 Autobot Ratchet Voyager class figure. The classic redeco of the Ironhide release, this guys got an emergency decoration and special emblems to set him apart. Check out the images in the gallery below for the full look. - Read the Full News Story

DNA Design official reveal their next upgrade set for of the Transformers Legacy Evolution Dinobots Volcanicus combiner. Today we get the look at the full upgrade kit for all the Core Class figures and the many accessories included. Clearly, this is a massive add-on with parts for each Dinobot and the gestalt. - Read the Full News Story

Yeah, these are the best officially made versions at a nice price.

DNA Design reveal their next upgrade set for of the Transformers Legacy Evolution Dinobots Volcanicus combiner. The contest to get fans to guess what it is over and the full upgraded Volcanicus can be seen in all its Core Class glory. The price and release date are still TBA, but see the images below for what coming soon. - Read the Full News Story

Just out on the SNS are even more new Transformers Japan product reveals from Takara TOMY. If a lot of these look familiar, it is because they were rolled out recently at MCM London 2023 and Hasbro Pulse Con 2023. Read on the mix of Studio Series and Legacy goodies coming to Japan in April 2024 thanks to @三粒星星玩具屋. - Read the Full News Story

The Transformers Studio Series Gamer Edition WFC Starscream was shown at MCM London 2023 last weekend, and already it is showing up in-hand on YouTube. Reviewer DarthRavage07 has posted multiple videos for the figure that you can see below. - Read the Full News Story

The long teased Transformers: Reactivate Game are finally coming into the light with our first look at the Optimus Prime action figure. This is not too bad with a somewhat MP-10 look that we first saw in the character art work. Sorry, no alt mode shots, but we can see his chest opens for the Matrix, and he has an Axe weapon, at least. - Read the Full News Story

We're giving OPTIMANIA 2023 a rest with a look at the 2008 Transformers Animated Bumper Battlers Optimus Prime. These goofy alt mode toys that roll out and transform when they bump into something, also have a voice chip inside. Trigger various sayings from the Autobot Leader by pushing the button inside. Shown here is the initial show colors release with the by the Nightwatch redeco that looks very SG to me. - Read the Full News Story

As usual, it takes a while to assemble these Build-A-Figures over many waves of toy releases. @ShentuToybox appears to have done just that with some new in-hand images posted showing the completed Dr. Meridian figure. AKA Mandroid is the series bad guy that took a lot of deluxes to make, but there he is. - Read the Full News Story

Here's a head scratcher for you, recent listings on Walmart.com for the "TRA GEN STUDIO DLX 86 AND TF6 BUNDLE 1" and many others have been found. These look to be 2-Packs of some kind like we have seen before near the end of different lines. What is even more interesting is there are BUNDLE packs for Studio Series and Generations. - Read the Full News Story

Hasbro design team member Evan Brooks flys in with the behind the scenes report on the Gamer Edition WFC GE-06 Starscream that was just revealed at MCM London 2023. The new figure is surprisingly larger than the original figure without giving up the Cybertronian goodness. Read on to see the full design notes and images from @naveskoorb on the new Gamer Edition Seeker. - Read the Full News Story

Now you know why I only collect Optimus Prime. 😂 Cyberverse, Bot Bots, Earthspark, and ROTB have made it easy to not care about stuff I don't want.