Transformers Micro Machines Playset Revealed

I'm very intrigued to see how far this goes, might nab me this set.

This looks pretty neat.

Day 785 of waiting for Transformers Armada Masterpiece news.

Am I the only one thinking they're REALLY missing the boat here by not doing a Micro Machine Metroplex, Ark, or Trypticon set?

DeathReviews wrote:Am I the only one thinking they're REALLY missing the boat here by not doing a Micro Machine Metroplex, Ark, or Trypticon set?

It makes sense to start with a character that they know kids will buy, get enough of these sold and the rest will come.

I'm more interested in the fact that they've based these off tfe live action movie vehicles.

The set doesn't even come with a Bumblebee, just a Barricade. Lame. For $35 they should be able to include two cars, maybe that clear BB from the leaks.

Don't know about it as a car playset, but it looks like it would be cool with figures.

Emerje

I wonder how many pre-existing Micro Machine vehicle molds they were able to re-use.

I see yellow Camaro with black stripes, I like. xD

I'll definitely be picking up the small vehicles themselves, not sure if I need the whole playset but it definitely is cool!

What's kinda weird about these is the variety in proportions - Ratchet looks very realistically proportioned, Bumblebee is kinda in the middle, and Prime is way off.

ZeroWolf wrote:

DeathReviews wrote:Am I the only one thinking they're REALLY missing the boat here by not doing a Micro Machine Metroplex, Ark, or Trypticon set?

It makes sense to start with a character that they know kids will buy, get enough of these sold and the rest will come.

I'm more interested in the fact that they've based these off tfe live action movie vehicles.

Pretty much the same reason; the movies (and whatever recent TV show is on, on a smaller scale) are far more recognisable for the wider, non-fan audience than other continuities.

I'm personally not a fan of Micro Machines or other "licensed" iterations of Transformers (yeah, I know they're part of Hasbro too now, but you get what I mean), but this seems actually cool. Kinda wonder how good the Camaro form looks, though.

This looks fun, I'd like to see the other sets soon.

This is a surprising sighting. Not only is this the first sighting for the Transformers Micro Machine products, it is also the first time we learn of this particular product's existence. These are mystery playsets that unfold into 6 different sets that interconnect with one another, similar to the Pocket Playsets advertised by Blurr's voice actor John Moschitta Jr back in the day (you can see the ad for reference below). Each mini playset comes with a car.

Now there has been a lot of confusion online from people unaware of the distinction between Micro Machines and Micro Masters. Micro Machines are not a Transformers subline and never were. They are a different toy made of very tiny cars and playsets, not made by Hasbro (the Transformers products we are seeing and in this article are only licensed from Hasbro). Ownership of the brand has changed throughout the years but those miniature cars are still around today and they have already released many small cars, including a Chevrolet Camaro, which you can currently buy at Target or elsewhere. So for those wondering why start with the Bayverse looks, well some molds were already available.

The blind playsets seen below were found at a Target in California for $8.00 each and the sighting was posted by Autobase Aichi.

If they made these compatible/connectable with the WFC Earthrise modulators like Ironworks, that would be awesome, and give us something to do with those figures....

This looks very cute, maybe I'll check my local target to see if they're in stock yet.

I was just a bit too old to get into Micromachines when they came out initially, but I know they were amazingly popular. I did get some of the Star Wars themed MM later, especially those that focused on EU novels.

I'd like to see a review. I'd be more interested in MM of characters based on the original series as opposed to the Live Action movies, but we shall see how extensive this line gets. It might be fun.

I "think" I see connectors to connect up to the WFC playsets based on the pictures of the advertised products.

Black Bumblebee wrote:I "think" I see connectors to connect up to the WFC playsets based on the pictures of the advertised products.

Or, we're projecting what we really, really hope to be the case

I JUST found my old Micro Machines in my parents' basement, including the very same car wash as in the clip. My son thought they were cool...now to convince him these are even better so I get a chance to pick them up!

DeathReviews wrote:

Black Bumblebee wrote:I "think" I see connectors to connect up to the WFC playsets based on the pictures of the advertised products.

Or, we're projecting what we really, really hope to be the case

Honestly, we can just put them next to eachother. While connecting is fun, it's sometimes cumbersome. I was trying to put a bunch of Earthrise bases together with my son and some just weren't really working out, so I just stuck them close together. We still had a blast (off!, we had 2 shuttle launches, a baby one and a big one)

o.supreme wrote:I was just a bit too old to get into Micromachines when they came out initially

They came out after Micro Masters or before? I'm curious as to which inspired the other.

Micro Machines launched 1988 while micromasters debuted 1989

These remind me of the MM Travel City pocket playsets, only larger and more complex, so color me intrigued. I still have my pocket playsets. Anyone have the Heliport they want to sell me?

Anyway, it seems the included vehicle is random, but are the playsets themselves labeled, or is that "blind" also, because that would be a terrible idea!

Otaku-mus Prime wrote:These remind me of the MM Travel City pocket playsets, only larger and more complex, so color me intrigued. I still have my pocket playsets. Anyone have the Heliport they want to sell me?

Anyway, it seems the included vehicle is random, but are the playsets themselves labeled, or is that "blind" also, because that would be a terrible idea!

The playsets are blindboxes themselves and not all are Transformers related

They are a different toy made of very tiny cars and playsets, not made by Hasbro (the Transformers products we are seeing and in this article are only licensed from Hasbro). Ownership of the brand has changed throughout the years but those miniature cars are still around today and they have already released many small cars, including a Chevrolet Camaro, which you can currently buy at Target or elsewhere.

I think there's a little confusion here or maybe the wording is just confusing since it seems to imply Hasbro doesn't own Micro Machines and Wikipedia definitely has their info wrong. Hasbro still owns Micro Machines and has since they bought Galoob in 1998. Jazzwares currently makes them under license from Hasbro. Hasbro copyright still show up on new images. On Amazon it says "MICRO MACHINES is used with permission. (c) 2021 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. Licensed by Hasbro" on regular Jazware's products. This makes the Transformers Micro Machines probably a very expensive pair of licenses for them, no wonder why they're starting out the line with easy cash grab blind boxes.

Emerje

This weirdly intrigues me, that Camaro set looks like fun

Emerje wrote:

They are a different toy made of very tiny cars and playsets, not made by Hasbro (the Transformers products we are seeing and in this article are only licensed from Hasbro). Ownership of the brand has changed throughout the years but those miniature cars are still around today and they have already released many small cars, including a Chevrolet Camaro, which you can currently buy at Target or elsewhere.

I think there's a little confusion here or maybe the wording is just confusing since it seems to imply Hasbro doesn't own Micro Machines and Wikipedia definitely has their info wrong. Hasbro still owns Micro Machines and has since they bought Galoob in 1998. Jazzwares currently makes them under license from Hasbro. Hasbro copyright still show up on new images. On Amazon it says "MICRO MACHINES is used with permission. (c) 2021 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. Licensed by Hasbro" on regular Jazware's products. This makes the Transformers Micro Machines probably a very expensive pair of licenses for them, no wonder why they're starting out the line with easy cash grab blind boxes.

Emerje

Nothing is implied, just stating facts. Hasbro is not making these micro machines

Disappointed that we in the UK aren't getting these!
,WHY?!
Why do we have to miss out on these and the new Micro Machines whilst the rest of world will get them?!

I know we are getting vehicles. I would love to see if we are getting robot figures as well

leokearon wrote:I know we are getting vehicles. I would love to see if we are getting robot figures as well

You will get them in the Jada line
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... ore/46674/

william-james88 wrote:

leokearon wrote:I know we are getting vehicles. I would love to see if we are getting robot figures as well

You will get them in the Jada line
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... ore/46674/

Yeah, but they're Die cast not plastic like Micro Machine Mini-figs

leokearon wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

leokearon wrote:I know we are getting vehicles. I would love to see if we are getting robot figures as well

You will get them in the Jada line
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... ore/46674/

Yeah, but they're Die cast not plastic like Micro Machine Mini-figs

I see

william-james88 wrote:

Emerje wrote:

They are a different toy made of very tiny cars and playsets, not made by Hasbro (the Transformers products we are seeing and in this article are only licensed from Hasbro). Ownership of the brand has changed throughout the years but those miniature cars are still around today and they have already released many small cars, including a Chevrolet Camaro, which you can currently buy at Target or elsewhere.

I think there's a little confusion here or maybe the wording is just confusing since it seems to imply Hasbro doesn't own Micro Machines and Wikipedia definitely has their info wrong. Hasbro still owns Micro Machines and has since they bought Galoob in 1998. Jazzwares currently makes them under license from Hasbro. Hasbro copyright still show up on new images. On Amazon it says "MICRO MACHINES is used with permission. (c) 2021 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. Licensed by Hasbro" on regular Jazware's products. This makes the Transformers Micro Machines probably a very expensive pair of licenses for them, no wonder why they're starting out the line with easy cash grab blind boxes.

Emerje

Nothing is implied, just stating facts. Hasbro is not making these micro machines

Right, but saying "Ownership of the brand has changed throughout the years" implies multiple changes since Hasbro bought Galoob in '98.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Emerje wrote:

They are a different toy made of very tiny cars and playsets, not made by Hasbro (the Transformers products we are seeing and in this article are only licensed from Hasbro). Ownership of the brand has changed throughout the years but those miniature cars are still around today and they have already released many small cars, including a Chevrolet Camaro, which you can currently buy at Target or elsewhere.

I think there's a little confusion here or maybe the wording is just confusing since it seems to imply Hasbro doesn't own Micro Machines and Wikipedia definitely has their info wrong. Hasbro still owns Micro Machines and has since they bought Galoob in 1998. Jazzwares currently makes them under license from Hasbro. Hasbro copyright still show up on new images. On Amazon it says "MICRO MACHINES is used with permission. (c) 2021 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. Licensed by Hasbro" on regular Jazware's products. This makes the Transformers Micro Machines probably a very expensive pair of licenses for them, no wonder why they're starting out the line with easy cash grab blind boxes.

Emerje

Nothing is implied, just stating facts. Hasbro is not making these micro machines

Right, but saying "Ownership of the brand has changed throughout the years" implies multiple changes since Hasbro bought Galoob in '98.

Emerje

Why? It was with Galoob and now it isn't because ownership of the brand has changed since then. Maybe it's because english is a second language for me but I don't see anything incorrect in what is written.

The only micro machine transformer I want is G1 Blurr, advertised by the same actor that played him in the movie...if you know what zi mean. That advert would complete the circle...

Did I read correctly? The playsets are blind boxed AND they're a mix of regular and Transformers-themed sets? I've kinda lost a little interest in this now since I'd only want the Transformer ones.

william-james88 wrote:Why? It was with Galoob and now it isn't because ownership of the brand has changed since then. Maybe it's because english is a second language for me but I don't see anything incorrect in what is written.

It probably is an English thing. "Throughout the years" always indicates something happening multiple times, you wouldn't ever use it for something that happened one time unless you specifically say it happened one time. It has been with multiple companies, two (and a licensee), but the subject of the phrase was the ownership and that only changed once without saying so. Saying "ownership changed once over the years" would have worked, but it would have made the rest of the sentence awkward.

English is fun!

Emerje

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Did I read correctly? The playsets are blind boxed AND they're a mix of regular and Transformers-themed sets? I've kinda lost a little interest in this now since I'd only want the Transformer ones.

You read correctly

TFW2005 user MountainSound bought a couple of the blind packs and revealed some secrets: the packs are labeled with a letter on that bottom that indicates the set piece and the options for vehicles that can be inside. While not all of them are Transformers, a few of the kits are guaranteed to have one:

EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:TFW2005 user MountainSound bought a couple of the blind packs and revealed some secrets: the packs are labeled with a letter on that bottom that indicates the set piece and the options for vehicles that can be inside. While not all of them are Transformers, a few of the kits are guaranteed to have one:

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So even micro machines Optimus gets a Nemesis Prime repaint

Will these vehicles be released separately at some point? I'd hate to be stuck buying two of the same set to get both cars. At least we have some idea of how to find the cars and which set is which.

A fan bought one of the new Transformers Micro Machines Mystery Packs and we now have a much better idea of what these packs entail. Firstly, while there are 6 possible sets, each set can come with 1 of 2 possible vehicles. In the end, you have a 50/50 chance of getting a Transformers themed vehicle in your mystery pack since 6 of the twelve are Transformers. The sets have codes at the bottom of the package so you can figure out which one you are getting. Below are the codes along with images, all from MountainSound who posted it on the TFW2005 boards.

1A 01 (Adventure Racing Truck)
IA 02 (Cliffjumper)
1B 01 (Prime)
1B 02 (ROTF Megatron)
2A 01 (Food Truck)
2A 02 (19 BMW M6)
2B 01 (Nemesis Prime)
2B 02 (Sideswipe)
3A 01 (Private Jet)
3A 02 (Starscream)
3B 01 (19 BMW M6 again)
3B 02 (Bugatti)

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Will these vehicles be released separately at some point? I'd hate to be stuck buying two of the same set to get both cars. At least we have some idea of how to find the cars and which set is which.

I'm not as sure about repaints like Cliffjumper and Nemesis Prime, but I'm sure we'll see Prime, Megatron, Starscream, and Sideswipe released separately.

RANDOM? That's just killed what little interest I had for these.

Easy pass.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Will these vehicles be released separately at some point? I'd hate to be stuck buying two of the same set to get both cars. At least we have some idea of how to find the cars and which set is which.

They will probably be released in the multipacks are some point if the follow the previous Micro Machines formula

primalxconvoy wrote:RANDOM? That's just killed what little interest I had for these.

Easy pass.

If you use the codes from the article, you should be able to pick the sets you want from the display. Assuming you can see the codes.

Crillan wrote:

primalxconvoy wrote:RANDOM? That's just killed what little interest I had for these.

Easy pass.

If you use the codes from the article, you should be able to pick the sets you want from the display. Assuming you can see the codes.

That's good to know, thanks. Has anyone got any feedback as to if this works?

I can see maybe picking up one or two, just to try and pad out the ER modulators. Even if they don't properly connect, they at least look the same scale....

primalxconvoy wrote:RANDOM? That's just killed what little interest I had for these.

Easy pass.

Nemesis Destron wrote:

primalxconvoy wrote:RANDOM? That's just killed what little interest I had for these.

Easy pass.

I think I get the coffee emoji ("cool story bro", right?), but the Vehicon logo reference eludes me.

From u/tardis96d on Reddit, we got more pictures of the Transformers micro machines in the new blind boxes- turns out all the ones in these boxes are variants of some kind. Prime is molded in transparent blue plastic, Megatron has sand weathering and purple details, and Starscream has some red and blue details on him.


https://www.reddit.com/r/transformers/c ... eyre_neat/

Well I know I'll be hunting that Starscream it looks great

Any idea where these would be located in a store, the same isle as Hot Wheels perhaps?

That Micromachine is basically a mix of the Energon G1 deco and Voyager movie G1 deco.




I'd take a SS figure in these colors.

Emerje