Transformers Mini Racers with G1 Characters Found at Kroger
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We have news that the Transformers Mini Racers first shown over a year ago have been found in the US. While these are very similar to the Rescue Bots Mini Racers we previously had, these are all G1 characters. It's a trend we've seen a lot now where the Rescue Bot products are being revamped within a more G1 themed line. These particular products are one of the lowest priced Transformers items that transform in the Fisher Price aisle of retail stores. These ones have 2 robot heads, one that peeks out in alt mode, like the bot is driving itself and another for the robot mode. This series has Trailbreaker, Arcee, Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Hoist. These were found at a Kroger in Indianapolis, IN.
If you have found them, share your sightings with our community in the sightings section and on our boards in your region related thread.
This sighting was originally posted here by Dilbertron.
If you have found them, share your sightings with our community in the sightings section and on our boards in your region related thread.
This sighting was originally posted here by Dilbertron.
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Re: Transformers Mini Racers with G1 Characters Found at Kroger (2156449)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 20th, 2023 @ 4:37am CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 20th, 2023 @ 4:37am CST
Adorable perma-pooth!
Re: Transformers Mini Racers with G1 Characters Found at Kroger (2156451)
Posted by Emerje on February 20th, 2023 @ 7:01am CST
Posted by Emerje on February 20th, 2023 @ 7:01am CST
First we had bots with fake car parts, now we have cars with fake bot parts. 
Emerje
Emerje
Re: Transformers Mini Racers with G1 Characters Found at Kroger (2156503)
Posted by Soundwavves on February 20th, 2023 @ 5:09pm CST
I actually made that post back in early November, but oddly it was just approved and posted yesterday.
Since then through some discussion on other forums and my own research, it's been determined that this was an unreleased Bumblebee from the “Griffin Rock Off-Road Rescue Team." The lack of copyright and the stamped numbers shows that it was probably a preproduction sample.
https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Bumblebee_(WFC)/toys#CanceledFlip
While it might weird or unbelievable to find this in a random bag at the thrift store, it was in the same town as Hasbro HQ, so it was most likely a former employee downsizing.
Posted by Soundwavves on February 20th, 2023 @ 5:09pm CST
william-james88 wrote:Soundwavves wrote:Was this version of Flip Racer Bumblebee ever released. Found this today at a thrift shop and after searching everywhere and reading through this whole thread, I only saw it once in the SDCC 2018 booth pictures.
Intersting, it's not a toy I ever found in stores, but it surely was released if it ended up in a thrift store. This line was never a big priority for coverage from any media site since there was very little interest from fans.
I actually made that post back in early November, but oddly it was just approved and posted yesterday.
Since then through some discussion on other forums and my own research, it's been determined that this was an unreleased Bumblebee from the “Griffin Rock Off-Road Rescue Team." The lack of copyright and the stamped numbers shows that it was probably a preproduction sample.
https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Bumblebee_(WFC)/toys#CanceledFlip
While it might weird or unbelievable to find this in a random bag at the thrift store, it was in the same town as Hasbro HQ, so it was most likely a former employee downsizing.
Re: Transformers Mini Racers with G1 Characters Found at Kroger (2156506)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 20th, 2023 @ 5:54pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 20th, 2023 @ 5:54pm CST
I might get that Trailbreaker, it's cute, and he rarely gets attention like this
Re: Transformers Mini Racers with G1 Characters Found at Kroger (2163978)
Posted by Deathsanras on June 22nd, 2023 @ 11:17am CDT
Posted by Deathsanras on June 22nd, 2023 @ 11:17am CDT
Re: Transformers Mini Racers with G1 Characters Found at Kroger (2168176)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 8th, 2023 @ 7:49pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 8th, 2023 @ 7:49pm CDT
There's a very interesting 4 pack that just popped in at Amazon. It's basically a "my first Transformers starter pack" for any young kids or hobbyists who love simple desk toys.
The 4 pack are the "one steps" of Megatron, Starscream, Bumblebee, and Optimus Prime. They all look good in both modes and looks like tons of fun. Plus the price is good at 45$CAN for the pack compared to 15$CAN for a single figure.
They also to have some major differences in deco compared to their single releases. So one may double-dip is they already had those before.
The set:
The original singles:
Appart Bee, who trade painted kneecaps for painted fists, the bots from the pack look much better than their single releases IMO. I'll be considering it.
The 4 pack are the "one steps" of Megatron, Starscream, Bumblebee, and Optimus Prime. They all look good in both modes and looks like tons of fun. Plus the price is good at 45$CAN for the pack compared to 15$CAN for a single figure.
They also to have some major differences in deco compared to their single releases. So one may double-dip is they already had those before.
The set:
The original singles:
Appart Bee, who trade painted kneecaps for painted fists, the bots from the pack look much better than their single releases IMO. I'll be considering it.
Re: Transformers Mini Racers with G1 Characters Found at Kroger (2168177)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 8th, 2023 @ 8:43pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on September 8th, 2023 @ 8:43pm CDT
Odd. The 4-pack doesn't have the "Classic Heroes Team" logo or any other logo besides a generic "Transformers" logo.
Re: Transformers Mini Racers with G1 Characters Found at Kroger (2168179)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 8th, 2023 @ 9:58pm CDT
But the "Transformers" name is the exact same font as the Classic Heroes Team logo.
So, it kinda count as a logo?
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 8th, 2023 @ 9:58pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Odd. The 4-pack doesn't have the "Classic Heroes Team" logo or any other logo besides a generic "Transformers" logo.
But the "Transformers" name is the exact same font as the Classic Heroes Team logo.
So, it kinda count as a logo?
Re: Transformers Mini Racers with G1 Characters Found at Kroger (2168180)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 8th, 2023 @ 10:02pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on September 8th, 2023 @ 10:02pm CDT
Because it's the exact same font used in every Transformers logo since 2015.-Kanrabat- wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Odd. The 4-pack doesn't have the "Classic Heroes Team" logo or any other logo besides a generic "Transformers" logo.
But the "Transformers" name is the exact same font as the Classic Heroes Team logo.
Reread the last word of my post.-Kanrabat- wrote:So, it kinda count as a logo?
Re: Transformers Mini Racers with G1 Characters Found at Kroger (2168225)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 9th, 2023 @ 4:21pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 9th, 2023 @ 4:21pm CDT
Surprise News'd! 
Anyone interested to get this set? For yourself or your children?
Anyone interested to get this set? For yourself or your children?
Re: Transformers Mini Racers with G1 Characters Found at Kroger (2168371)
Posted by Brokebot on September 11th, 2023 @ 6:03am CDT
Not me, but you go right ahead.
Posted by Brokebot on September 11th, 2023 @ 6:03am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Surprise News'd!
Anyone interested to get this set? For yourself or your children?
Not me, but you go right ahead.
Re: Transformers Mini Racers with G1 Characters Found at Kroger (2176688)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 16th, 2024 @ 8:11pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 16th, 2024 @ 8:11pm CST
There exist plush toys of Chase and Heatwave!!!
Re: Transformers Mini Racers with G1 Characters Found at Kroger (2176689)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 16th, 2024 @ 8:15pm CST
Cute, but I just can't get over the fact that this Megatron plushie is kinda a...
...dickhead.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 16th, 2024 @ 8:15pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:There exists a plush toy of Chase!!!
Cute, but I just can't get over the fact that this Megatron plushie is kinda a...
...dickhead.
Re: Transformers Mini Racers with G1 Characters Found at Kroger (2176728)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 18th, 2024 @ 2:18pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 18th, 2024 @ 2:18pm CST
Huzzah! No claw machines necessary! Online listings for these plush toys have been found!
Re: Transformers Mini Racers with G1 Characters Found at Kroger (2176734)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 18th, 2024 @ 2:39pm CST
The G1 versions are hilarious while the Rescue bot versions have "bug faces". If I ever find them locally, I'd be tempted.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 18th, 2024 @ 2:39pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:Huzzah! No claw machines necessary! Online listings for these plush toys have been found!
The G1 versions are hilarious while the Rescue bot versions have "bug faces". If I ever find them locally, I'd be tempted.
Re: Transformers Mini Racers with G1 Characters Found at Kroger (2176740)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 18th, 2024 @ 5:39pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 18th, 2024 @ 5:39pm CST
Doggonit! We commonfolk can't actually buy from this site, as they only sell to those who own and operate the entertainment machines that these toys are found in.
Re: Transformers Mini Racers with G1 Characters Found at Kroger (2176742)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 18th, 2024 @ 6:33pm CST
Woops...
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 18th, 2024 @ 6:33pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:EDIT: Doggonit! We commonfolk can't actually buy from this site, as they only sell to those who own and operate the entertainment machines that these toys are found in.
Woops...
