Transformers

After an accidental early posting a couple weeks ago, Walmart has posted the proper listing for the Retro G1 Optimus Prime.  Pre-orders will be going up on October 17th at 7am PST as part of the Walmart Collector Con event.  Bookmark this page to snag yours on October 17th.

The next Collaborative Transformers crossover has been announced!  This time Transformers crosses over with a classic Anime: Naruto!  This set will include Kurama and Gamakichi as Transformers.  The set is priced at $54.99 with a release date of April 2025.  Below is the official product description along with images.  I have also included links for you to pre-order this figure and help support Ben's World of Transformers!

In a surprise move, Walmart.com has posted two surprise listings for Retro G1 Bumblebee and Gears.  You may wonder "What's so exciting about that?  They did those years ago!" but these are not G1 figure reissues.  Instead, Bumblebee is a redeco and retool of the Netflix Bumblebee figure from 2020 and Gears is a redeco and retool of the recent Legacy Gears figure!  Their colors appear based on their G1 animated counterparts and the packaging is classic

Thanks to Industrial Light & Magic's Facebook Page, we have a look at some beautiful concept art featuring several characters featured in Transformers One.  Transformers One is in theaters now.  You can read my minor spoiler review here and check out the movie for yourself soon!

Aftermath is a Chaos Terran who is all about destruction.  He just loves trashing things using his blaster and crane hook weapons!  Check out my review and gallery of this cool EarthSpark Deluxe Class figure. 

General Information
Release Date: August 2024
Price Point: $24.99 (depending on retailer)
Retailer: General Release (Amazon, Target, Walmart etc.)
Accessories: Blaster, Hook, Tow Arm

Once a Cogless Miner named D-16, fate would eventually transform D-16 into the Decepticon leader Megatron!  Check out my review and gallery of "Studio Series" Transformers One Megatron!

General Information:

Transformers One is about more than just Orion Pax's rise to becoming Optimus Prime.  The tale of D-16 becoming Megatron is one of the most emotionally potent parts of the film.  In this article I examine how his descent began long before the film's final act.