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Transformers Studio Series 102 Optimus Prime is selling for double on e-bay due to Target not stocking him enough on shelves and online. This gave the Takara release more attention than they usually get since Takara's release is non exclusive. However it seems fans were not aware that the toy's preorders have gone up. Not only have they gone up, but they are also selling out very quickly. HLJ is a popular seller, has been for decades, and Prime is sold out there. Amazon Japan has preorders available to various fans around the world but not for Americans.
This is pretty big news on its own, since it seems Amazon Japan is reverting to its stance from years ago about disabling some foreign customers from ordering toys off their site. Right now it seems people in Europe and Australia can order SS 122 Optimus Prime (that's the code number for their release of ROTB Prime) but Americans see it as "not available" and the same can be said for MP Rhinox.
Back to Optimus Prime, if you do want to order it, the Japanese retailer Amiami still accepts preorders, and the toy is only $28 USD before shipping. Here is the link: https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?scod ... 0510&rank=
That link above is one of your last chances to get this toy at a reasonable price, and once it sells out all that will be left is him on e-bay for $80-$100
JTPrime recently uncovered multiple “bundles” for figures in Studio Series and Legacy! Here’s the Studio Series ones:
TRA GEN STUDIO SERIES DLX TF6 BUNDLE 1
Product Number: D3411
TRA GEN STUDIO DLX 86 AND TF6 BUNDLE 1
Product Number: D3412
TRA GEN STUDIO SERIES DLX 86 BUNDLE
Product Number: D3413
TRA GEN STUDIO SERIES DLX TF2 BUNDLE
Product Number: D3414
TRA GEN STUDIO SERIES DLX TF6 BUNDLE 2
Product Number: D3415
TRA GEN STUDIO DLX 86 AND TF6 BUNDLE 2
Product Number: D3416
TRA GEN STUDIO SERIES DLX TF5 BUNDLE
Product Number: D3417
These items are apparently meant for Walmart, and we have info on one of the packs (the TF2 one)
So it looks like Deluxe 2-packs! If I had to guess, the TLK one is likely the WWII Autobots
We have many new images for the new Transformers Studio Series reveals. Below you will see official images of deluxe ROTB Wheeljack, deluxe ROTB Scorponok, and leader Bumblebee Movie Concept Megatron. There are also images from a behind the scenes look at voyager Gamerverse WFC Starscream and leader Megatron. The Starscream one is puzzling as it shows Hasbro had a very clear idea of what the toy was supposed to look like and somehow deviated wildly in the chest area.
The commentaries on each is below all the images.
“SS-109 Bumblebee Movie Concept Megatron
I am ecstatic to finally be able to share our Leader Scale Concept Megatron. We officially came across this oddity while sifting through the CAD files from the Bumblebee movie, and discovered a wonderful unused design for Megatron. Originally the story was going utilize Megatron being frozen in ice, to help bridge the continuity gap to the Bayverse films, but the scene was eventually dropped, and this design disappeared. Luckily for us, we thawed it out and I was thrilled to be part of the team to help bring this figure to life.
We got to work on a vehicle design for Megatron. Like the majority of the BB Cybertronian alt modes, we wanted to utilize details that were present on the bot form, but still prioritize maintaining the look that they had on screen without sacrificing them for fantasy alt modes. This strategy has had some mixed success, but each new figure feels like a welcome addition to the line. Knowing that theatrical Megatron arrived on earth as a cybetronian jet, and later a tank in the first two Bayverse films, I was split between what alt form was most appropriate, but aiming for a tripleformer seemed most appropriate. I enlisted @santalux75 to conceptualize some vehicle looks for each of the modes, which we were able to take inspiration from for the final design.
I was able to partner with Yuya Onishi at Takara, who worked his magic to deliver a truly uncompromised robot mode from what ever direction you look at it. The articulation for this figure is unmatched by any other Transformer that I’ve had the opportunity to work on you can see the love that went into making this definitive version of Megatron.
Megatron’s fusion cannon can be folded and stowed on the figures back, and can be positioned in a couple of different orientations between the two vehicle modes. The figure is packed full of a heritage deco scheme that was pulled directly from the concept art.”
“Hi Transformer fans!
I hope you all have been enjoying the Studio Series 2024 wave 1 reveals over at MCM London with @bmacatron84!
Next up for our Gamer Edition line is the WFC Starscream.
The figure comes courtesy of the marvelous Tomo san over at Takara Tomy.
Starscream comes equipped with his Null Ray and Energon mace, which were his starting load out on his levels. We’ve heard you all loud and clear and are making sure that all the WFC weapons going forward will also have a standard 5mm post so they can be held traditionally as well as being swapped on the arm.
I happen to have the older DLX TT figure for comparison and wanted to make sure everyone could see how we worked from the Game CAD.
Obviously, we enlarged the jet canopy slightly as that’s where the robot head and nose cone get stored during conversion.
He’s a very fun figure to play around with and I hope you all enjoy him as well!
Last thing to note is that his collar pieces are consumer assembled, so they come in the accessory tissue pouch. Just bringing it up so hopefully there isn’t any confusion when you open the box!
Ok, lots to get through. Hasbro gave Londoners a huge treat by giving them a first look at the first wave of 2024 Studio Series toys and Legacy Commander Magmatron. We have compiled all the latest images of these toys, which includes the reveals, Legacy United toys on display, StudionSeries tous on display, along with more photos of WFC Starscream. A list of what you'll see is below and a list of links to the sources is at the end of the article.
List of toys pictured:
Core Bumblebee Movie Concept Rumble
Core TLK Mohawk
Deluxe ROTB Wheeljack
Deluxe ROTB Scorponok
Voyager 86 Scrapheap
Voyager Gamerverse WFC Starscream
Leader Bumblebee Movie Concept Megatron
United Voyager Thundertron
United Voyager Optimus
United Deluxe Bumblebee
United Deluxe Windblade
United Leader Tigerhawk
United Commander Magmatron
Hasbro has just revealed a large portion of the first wave of 2024's Studio Series figures at the current London show. These include:
Core Rumble from the opening of the Bumblebee movie, even though he was never seen.
Core Mohawk from The Last Knight
Deluxe Wheeljack from Rise of the Beasts
Voyager SS86 Scrapheap
Voyager Gamerverse Starscream from War for Cybertron
Leader Megatron from the opening of the Bumblebee movie, even though he was never seen. He is a triple changer, as was rumoured, with both a ground and air mode.
With Studio Series Nightbird out now, fans can compare it to the previously released mainline Rise of the Beasts Nightbird toy. And we have images for you below. The Studio Series version is the smaller of the two, and the one with the larger backpack. However, it has a more accurate car mode, colours, headsculpt and chest. So it's give and take here, depending on your taste. But at least we have options, so let us know which of these two options you prefer for your collection. The images are courtesy of Franz from Cybertron Philippines
We knew the Transformers One film was an origin story to the eventual conflict between Optimus and Megatron but we didn't know it would be an origin story to them actually being Transformers. Someone who attended the China Licensing Expo reported on seeing the teaser for Transformers One and posted it on Baidu. The translation is below and it may not be 100% accurate (for instance, the word 'dream' seems inacurate). And remember, this is just the words of one person who claims they were there.
“On the afternoon of the 16th, I attended the [China Licensing Expo]. I was fortunate to see some news about next year’s animated blockbuster movie, 'Transformers One'. The key highlight was the release of a teaser, which couldn’t be recorded on the spot. From memory, I sketched the appearances of the two main characters. However, please note that these sketches are based solely on my recollection, and the actual appearance might differ, so I recommend waiting for the teaser.
It seems that the details of the movie are still being kept under wraps. According to the people from [the expo], they only received the teaser yesterday. The plot is expected to revolve around the love, hate, and rivalry between Optimus Prime, Megatron, Bumblebee, and Elita, as well as their journey to obtaining the Transformation Cog. Initially, they have a hollow space in their chests, as depicted in my drawings. After acquiring the Transformation Cog, their chest designs will change. In the middle to later stages, they gain the ability to transform, and their initial incomplete forms appear in various humorous and bizarre shapes. They can transform into vehicles like trucks, tanks, sports cars, and motorcycles.
Characters such as Shockwave, Soundwave, and Starscream are also introduced, but at that time, they are not yet enemies. Everything appears to be reminiscent of the beginning of a dream. The movie is produced by Industrial Light & Magic, the studio responsible for Transformers 1-5, so the quality should be good.
The overall character designs are more rounded compared to the previous posters, and it might take some getting used to for everyone. I’ve never seen character designs quite like these, so they are somewhat unique. For example, Alpha Trion (translation not clear) appears to be more elemental, like a mix of stone and vegetation, which is very different from the usual Cybertronian designs. Sentinel (translation not clear) is blue, and I don’t have a clear impression of other characters.”
Hasbro will soon be unveiling the first wave of 2024's Studio Series figures. There was a big question mark as to what the MV 6 Leader Megatron listing referred to. Was this a mistake for a SS 86 listing or was it referring to what Megatron would have looked like in the Bumblebee movie (MV 6). Well turns out it's the latter with our first image at this Megstron which looks like the CG model we saw used in some ROTB box art. This will be a leader class figure and leaders on the web have said this toy should be a triple changer of sorts with two cybertronian vehicle modes. The alt modes have not been leaked yet and the triple changing aspect is still just a rumour.
We know distribution can be unpredictable, but at least we now see that the US is getting the final wave of 2023's Studio Series line at brick and mortar retail, as well as online. We've had reports that the following have been found in Target stores across the US:
- Deluxe wave including SS-104 ROTB Nightbird and SS-105 ROTB Mirage
- Leader class Studio Series SS-106 ROTB Optimus Primal
- Voyager class Studio Series SS 86-23 Ratchet (who is packed with WFC Optimus Prime)
We have news that the Transformers Studio Series core class wave 7 has been found at US retail. Fellow Seibertronian kurthy found this at a Target in Coralville, Iowa. The wave consists of:
2x Bumblebee (Dark of the Moon)
2x Terrorcon Novokane
2x Frenzy (1986)
2x Noah Diaz Exo-suit
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