First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con

Saturday, September 24th, 2022 10:07AM CDT

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Hasbro is getting ready to launch their new Transformers mainline, Earthspark. This will be the line taking up the majority of the shelfspace for the next few years, as Cyberverse did, to provide kids and parents with Transformers toys all year round for whatever occasion. As with Cyberverse and recent movie lines, the emphasis will be on simple toys and gimmicks, since those have sold well in the past (and in fact, have sold well with kids since G1) but there will be deluxe figures from the get go which aim to provide similar entertainment and complexity as deluxes in other lines. While the toyline debuted at SDCC, it is at the Sydney Oz Comic-Con that Hasbro is showing the final toys in their packaging. We see deluxe Megatron, Twitch and Bumblebee plus Warrior Optimus and Elita-1, along with other toys. It is also revealed that the Mandroid build -a-figure will be made up of 7 toys which will come in different waves. There will be more reveals as the week-end goes on with coverage from Griffin from Ozformers. He wrote the blurb below informing Australian fans of the event:

Transformers Earthspark toys to be revealed in packaging and reviewed at Sydney Oz Comic-Con - Saturday September 24th.
It is at the Dome at the Sydney Showgrounds, Olympic Park, with a Transformers Booth promoting Earthspark, and some other licensed items... so I hope to see a fair few Australian Transformers fans there over the two days.

The booth is at A121, which is right near the entrance... and at 10am in the morning in the "Halloween Ends Theatre", there will be a live reveal of the Earthspark toys IN PACKAGING for the first time in the world.

Since I will be one of two fans helping out Hasbro at the convention, I have already been shown the packaging and toys, and have been given permission to review and post up images after the convention - but Hasbro will be having a professional filming at the convention and the presentation, so you should see something on their official Socials at some point too.

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Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2145253)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 24th, 2022 @ 10:12am CDT

That Megatron looks amazing! As a great successor to Animated Megatron. I'm looking forward getting him.

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2145255)
Posted by Tracytron54321 on September 24th, 2022 @ 10:20am CDT

Oh my god this makes me so upset, I went to Brisbane Oz Comic-Con last weekend and the TFCC never showed up there, and if they had of I would of been able to see these in person -_- Uuuuuugh

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2145256)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 24th, 2022 @ 10:22am CDT

Tracytron54321 wrote:Oh my god this makes me so upset, I went to Brisbane Oz Comic-Con last weekend and the TFCC never showed up there, and if they had of I would of been able to see these in person -_- Uuuuuugh

The TFCC hasn't existed in six years.

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2145257)
Posted by angtre on September 24th, 2022 @ 10:23am CDT

Just noticed the emblem on Megatron's chest...

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2145258)
Posted by Tracytron54321 on September 24th, 2022 @ 10:26am CDT

I know that the TFCC as in the company that made all those exclusive repaints hasn't existed in years but there was going to be a panel at it which was called the "Transformers collectors club"

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2145262)
Posted by RodimusPrimeUkraine1 on September 24th, 2022 @ 11:00am CDT

Packaging: Good

Bumblebee Statue: Getting forwarded to TRANSFRORMERS CURSED IMAGES thread
https://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/transformers-cursed-images-t118834.php-&hilit

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2145264)
Posted by RodimusPrimeUkraine1 on September 24th, 2022 @ 11:07am CDT

Anyone else thought of Earth spark Shadow striker. I hope. Shadow striker so needs a good toy!

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2145275)
Posted by william-james88 on September 24th, 2022 @ 12:28pm CDT

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:Anyone else thought of Earth spark Shadow striker. I hope. Shadow striker so needs a good toy!

We are getting a Legacy shadow striker next year

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2145283)
Posted by bluecatcinema on September 24th, 2022 @ 1:59pm CDT

Looking pretty good. And I see they come with parts that let you build a Mandroid figure, too.

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2145288)
Posted by Tracytron54321 on September 24th, 2022 @ 6:50pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:Anyone else thought of Earth spark Shadow striker. I hope. Shadow striker so needs a good toy!

We are getting a Legacy shadow striker next year

Pretty sure that leaked listing turned out to be Velocitron G2 Dragstrip

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2145290)
Posted by Emerje on September 24th, 2022 @ 7:05pm CDT

Really looking forward to the Deluxe figures, they look like a lot of fun and do some interesting things.

Tracytron54321 wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:Anyone else thought of Earth spark Shadow striker. I hope. Shadow striker so needs a good toy!

We are getting a Legacy shadow striker next year

Pretty sure that leaked listing turned out to be Velocitron G2 Dragstrip

Main line Legacy, not Velocitron, the name resurfaced in recent computer listings for next year.

Emerje

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2145295)
Posted by william-james88 on September 24th, 2022 @ 7:52pm CDT

Tracytron54321 wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:Anyone else thought of Earth spark Shadow striker. I hope. Shadow striker so needs a good toy!

We are getting a Legacy shadow striker next year

Pretty sure that leaked listing turned out to be Velocitron G2 Dragstrip

No, we are getting a Legacy shadow striker next year

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2145311)
Posted by Burn on September 25th, 2022 @ 2:56am CDT

Tracytron54321 wrote:I know that the TFCC as in the company that made all those exclusive repaints hasn't existed in years but there was going to be a panel at it which was called the "Transformers collectors club"

"Transformers Collectors Club Australia". Jason Murray moderating and Griffin from Ozformers and GoktimusPrime talking.

TCCA on Facebook.

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2145324)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on September 25th, 2022 @ 9:32am CDT

Twitch looks worryingly thin/delicate. :-?

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2145444)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on September 26th, 2022 @ 7:25pm CDT

AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Twitch looks worryingly thin/delicate.

Glad to know I'm not the only one who noticed that.

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2145447)
Posted by Emerje on September 26th, 2022 @ 7:43pm CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Twitch looks worryingly thin/delicate.

Glad to know I'm not the only one who noticed that.

In what way? She doesn't look any more delicate than any other figure to me. She even has metal pins in almost all of her moving points, ball joints in the others. Maybe the clear yellow "fins"(?), but that's no different from your usual helicopter blades and being on ball joints makes them less likely to get bent.

Emerje

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2145449)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 26th, 2022 @ 7:58pm CDT

Earthspark toys are looking good. I am excited to get Megatron, Bee, and Twitch, and Elita-1 too at some point.

Twitch just screams Roche, and that is why I think I am most excited for her

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2146604)
Posted by DeathReviews on October 6th, 2022 @ 12:50pm CDT

Some Earthspark figures are up for pre-order on Hasbro Pulse!

https://hasbropulse.com/collections/transformers

From the page for the Megatron figure: "Deluxe Class figures bring Transformers robots to life from the television screen right to your home! Classic silver and black Megatron toy as seen in Transformers: EarthSpark animated TV series stands at an impressive 5 inches tall! Convert Transformers Megatron from robot to armored aircraft mode in 11 steps."

Sorry - but in WHAT universe does 5 inches tall count as 'impressive' for a Transformers figure...?

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2146621)
Posted by william-james88 on October 6th, 2022 @ 4:17pm CDT

DeathReviews wrote:Some Earthspark figures are up for pre-order on Hasbro Pulse!

https://hasbropulse.com/collections/transformers

From the page for the Megatron figure: "Deluxe Class figures bring Transformers robots to life from the television screen right to your home! Classic silver and black Megatron toy as seen in Transformers: EarthSpark animated TV series stands at an impressive 5 inches tall! Convert Transformers Megatron from robot to armored aircraft mode in 11 steps."

Sorry - but in WHAT universe does 5 inches tall count as 'impressive' for a Transformers figure...?

Many men tell women 5 inches is impressive.

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2146669)
Posted by DeathReviews on October 7th, 2022 @ 8:13am CDT

william-james88 wrote:
DeathReviews wrote:Some Earthspark figures are up for pre-order on Hasbro Pulse!

https://hasbropulse.com/collections/transformers

From the page for the Megatron figure: "Deluxe Class figures bring Transformers robots to life from the television screen right to your home! Classic silver and black Megatron toy as seen in Transformers: EarthSpark animated TV series stands at an impressive 5 inches tall! Convert Transformers Megatron from robot to armored aircraft mode in 11 steps."

Sorry - but in WHAT universe does 5 inches tall count as 'impressive' for a Transformers figure...?

Many men tell women 5 inches is impressive.

That's what SHE said - heyo!

Does anyone else think that it looks like they took Fixit's head from "Robots in Disguise" and slapped it onto Twitch's body?

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2147255)
Posted by william-james88 on October 17th, 2022 @ 10:52am CDT

DeathReviews wrote:Does anyone else think that it looks like they took Fixit's head from "Robots in Disguise" and slapped it onto Twitch's body?

Kinda, but it also looks like a young Ironhide head. Lots of thematics in headsculpts get reused to give a sense of familiarity within the brand.

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2147257)
Posted by william-james88 on October 17th, 2022 @ 11:04am CDT

The Earthspark line will soon replace Cyberverse as the mainline for Transformers toys on shelves. That's what you will see more of than any other line, in terms of product quantity, with the same characters appearing in multiple size classes for different price points and gimmicks. The entire line is aimed at kids BUT the Nick Roche designs have attracted older fans to the show and toyline and the deluxe toys are anticipated by fans of all ages. So, it is cool to now know all toys coming out in the deluxe line to build the Mandroid figure (he is the main villain of season 1).

Those deluxes are:

1 - Bumblebee
2 - Megatron
3 - Terran Twitch
4 - Optimus Prime
5 - Shockwave
6 - Grimlock
7 - Nightshade

This is pretty big news since it means there will be Shockwave and Grimlock on the show, something we did not know yet. Nightshade will be another terran transformer that will come in later in season 1.

We will get our first look at these characters in the back of the packaging of the deluxes coming out next month.

We thank Griffin from Ozformers for the images and reporting, which all took place at Ozfest.

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2147259)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 17th, 2022 @ 11:34am CDT

Still wish Elita was a fully-engineered Deluxe class toy instead of an under-engineered Warrior class toy.

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2147260)
Posted by Overcracker on October 17th, 2022 @ 11:36am CDT

Quick takeaways:

Large Spin Bee is a brick no doubt due to the gimmick.

Mandroid is intriguing, but why are the #5,6 and 7 figures needed to build him, redacted? Story Spoilers?

Twitch and Megs seem to be the best out of the lot at this point.

Elita-1 looks pretty good. Though her alt-mode reminds me of Prime Bulkhead

So what are the classes here:

Spin Changers
Deluxe
1 step
Finger changers.

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2147261)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 17th, 2022 @ 11:40am CDT

Overcracker wrote:So what are the classes here:

Spin Changers
Deluxe
1 step
Finger changers.

And Warrior, in Elita's case

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2147263)
Posted by Overcracker on October 17th, 2022 @ 11:50am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Overcracker wrote:So what are the classes here:

Spin Changers
Deluxe
1 step
Finger changers.
And Warrior, in Elita's case

Ahh, o.k.

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2147267)
Posted by Flashwave on October 17th, 2022 @ 12:47pm CDT

Other than looking like a de armored version of BH Bulkhead, I like Elita. Other than the flip out gun gimmick is she any different than the Deluxes?

Also, what the heck is that packaging now? It's like they just tied them directly to the Studio Series base and said "Nah, we don't need an overbox. :SICK:

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2147268)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 17th, 2022 @ 12:58pm CDT

Flashwave wrote:Other than looking like a de armored version of BH Bulkhead, I like Elita. Other than the flip out gun gimmick is she any different than the Deluxes?

Simpler and less points of articulation.

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2147270)
Posted by blackeyedprime on October 17th, 2022 @ 1:14pm CDT

They kind of failed with bumblebee..all meant to be the same version but none of the bot modes are similar and weven the vehicles differ a bit with the deluxe figure having the worst car mode of the lot -just looks incomplete.

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2147271)
Posted by Till-all-R1 on October 17th, 2022 @ 1:38pm CDT

While I'm not interested in either Cyberverse or Earth Spark lines I have to say that at least the aesthetics for the former look better than Earth Spark figures. eek

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2147275)
Posted by william-james88 on October 17th, 2022 @ 2:45pm CDT

Flashwave wrote:Other than looking like a de armored version of BH Bulkhead, I like Elita. Other than the flip out gun gimmick is she any different than the Deluxes?

Have you seen or heard of the Cyberverse warrior class toys of the past 4 years? She's that same type of toy. Less articulation and simpler transformation.

Flashwave wrote:Also, what the heck is that packaging now? It's like they just tied them directly to the Studio Series base and said "Nah, we don't need an overbox.

The younger kids toys are packaged the same way as all other kids toys on shelves, nothing more to it.

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2147291)
Posted by SpaceEagle on October 17th, 2022 @ 10:20pm CDT

I'm still pretty excited to get the Deluxes of this line, especially 'Bee and Megs. The rest look pretty fun for the younguns, might even get those finger puppets because of how silly and cute they look.

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2147302)
Posted by AcademyofDrX on October 18th, 2022 @ 8:38am CDT

I'm only getting figures for the new characters in the series. That Twitch looks really cool, and I'm sure we'll get Thrash in a later wave. I got most of the Deluxes from Cyberverse, and since I have those same characters represented in Generations, there hasn't been a good reason to dig them back out.

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2147343)
Posted by Emerje on October 18th, 2022 @ 6:06pm CDT

Am I the only one annoyed that, after watching the new trailer, Twitch figure can't use her clear blades as swords? I wonder if that was a element that the animators came up with instead of the toy designers?

Emerje

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2147345)
Posted by SpaceEagle on October 18th, 2022 @ 6:17pm CDT

Emerje wrote:Am I the only one annoyed that, after watching the new trailer, Twitch figure can't use her clear blades as swords? I wonder if that was a element that the animators came up with instead of the toy designers?

Emerje

Oh yeah huh...
I feel like that may very well be the case :HEADHURTS:

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2147436)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 19th, 2022 @ 8:07pm CDT

I am real excited for the line, the show looks good, and when the show looks good, I get excited to get toys of characters I like. That is why I enjoy many Cyberverse toys even if they are not that good.

You can see the Roche in Twitch clear as day, that's why I love her design.

I am disappointed with the fact that Shockwave and Grimlock are 2 of the remaining 3 deluxes of this wave. I would have preferred Thrash and Arcee myself

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2147455)
Posted by william-james88 on October 19th, 2022 @ 11:35pm CDT

Yeah, I would love a deluxe arcee and soundwave

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2147456)
Posted by Emerje on October 20th, 2022 @ 12:33am CDT

There's always room for more, the last few Deluxes from Cyberverse didn't come with BAF parts.

Emerje

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2147457)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 20th, 2022 @ 12:35am CDT

I really do hope that the Grimlock and Shockwave Deluxes aren't just reuses of the Cyberverse Deluxe molds.

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2148051)
Posted by PerfectVision on October 28th, 2022 @ 8:14am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:I really do hope that the Grimlock and Shockwave Deluxes aren't just reuses of the Cyberverse Deluxe molds.

The Shockwave is a rerelease with some yellow instead of pink,adorable.

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2148052)
Posted by AcademyofDrX on October 28th, 2022 @ 8:20am CDT

Thrash has a mode with wheels for feet! All bike bots should have them. Just one more example of why Beast Machines is the best Transformers line.

Now to decide if I'll pick up the Warrior or hold out for a Deluxe. Hopefully they'll announce the latter before the former hits stores.

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2148066)
Posted by william-james88 on October 28th, 2022 @ 11:20am CDT

AcademyofDrX wrote: Just one more example of why Beast Machines is the best Transformers line.

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2148084)
Posted by william-james88 on October 28th, 2022 @ 1:19pm CDT

Hasbro is at the London Comic Con and they have revealed some new toys in he Earthspark line. Below are official images from Hasbro along with images of the toys on the show floor which were posted by In Demand Toys.

The reveals are 1-Step Flip Changers Soundwave and Swindle, Warrior Megatron and Thrash, Deluxe Optimus Prime and Shockwave. Shockwave is a redeco of the Cyberverse deluxe figure.

I can anticipate many wondering what the difference is between Warrior and Deluxe Megatron since the deluxe is priced much higher and while the robot modes may look similar, the alt mode is where we see the complexity at play. The more obvious feet in the warrior class' alt mode show how that toy is far simpler in terms of its transformation, which lowers parts count and cost, ect. Also the deluxe figure features more points of articulation, like hip swivels, which even Mcfarlane action figures often lack.

Megatron comparison

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2148085)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 28th, 2022 @ 1:27pm CDT

Trash is definitely the most interesting of the lot. Simply because he's truly NEW and FRESH.

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2148087)
Posted by william-james88 on October 28th, 2022 @ 1:34pm CDT

I don't like to use this word, but I sure hope Shockwave comes with the optional arm for Mandroid. Or else this BLOWS and now TF fans will know the pain of being a Marvel Legends collector.

EDIT: Shockwave is number 5, so he is indeed the optional piece for mandroid

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2148090)
Posted by bluecatcinema on October 28th, 2022 @ 2:20pm CDT

Nice to finally see figures for Soundwave and Swindle.

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2148092)
Posted by SpaceEagle on October 28th, 2022 @ 2:42pm CDT

Oooo, stealth bomber Soundwave looks neato, giving me a lot of Transformers: Cybertron energy.
Thrash looks fantastic as well, and I'm sure there's fun to be had with the others. Not super surprised Cyberverse's Shocky is being reused here but I am intrigued if they'll do something new for him later.

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2148093)
Posted by Decepticon Stryker on October 28th, 2022 @ 2:54pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:I don't like to use this word, but I sure hope Shockwave comes with the optional arm for Mandroid. Or else this BLOWS and now TF fans will know the pain of being a Marvel Legends collector.

Looking at Twitch’s packaging I think he does come with the alternate arm.

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Now the question is if Grimlock uses his Cyberverse mold.

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2148105)
Posted by MaximalNui on October 28th, 2022 @ 6:31pm CDT

Wait, so does that mean they're reusing the Shockwave animation model as well and just changing the textures, or is it just the same cost-saving measure we saw in the first waves of Cyberverse itself?

Re: First Look at Earthspark Toys in Packaging at Oz Comic-Con (2148113)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 28th, 2022 @ 10:16pm CDT

These look really good. I'm more excited for these and the Rise of the Beast figures.

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