Cybertron

Takara Tomy Mall has posted its official listing for its redeco and retool of Legacy Leo Prime known as 40th Selection Lio Convoy!  This figure features new parts and new functionality bringing the figure closer to the animated version of the character.  The figure is priced at 7,150 Yen (about $48.66 USD) with a release date of February 2025.  Check out the official product information (translated via Google Translate) and images below!

Transformers 40TH SELECTION Lio Convoy

Beast Wars Neo is the sequel series to Beast Wars II following the adventures of the Cybertron starship Gung Ho led by Big Convoy.  Their enemies are the Destrons led by Magmatron.  Meanwhile, a much more ancient threat looms in the form of the Dark God, Unicron!

In a low key reveal, Takara Tomy Mall has officially posted a listing for Masterpiece G Series MPG-09 Super Ginrai!  There were some grainy images leaked over a week ago, but this is the first good look we are getting at this classic Japanese character!  Amazon Japan has listed the item as well.  Based on Google Translate's translation of the entry, the item will cost 39,017 Yen (about $257.09 USD) and is due to ship December 28, 2024.

As part of the 40th Anniversary of the Transformers brand, Takara Tomy has released a special figure.  He may look like just another G1 Optimus Prime reissue, but Missing Link Convoy is definitely more than meets the eye!  Check out my review and gallery of this special release.

In 2024 Takara Tomy released a new version of G1 Convoy (aka Optimus Prime).  Using the original 1984 action figure as the foundation of its design, this figure features modern level articulation and a newly tooled trailer!  If other characters are folded into the Missing Link sub-line their reviews will be listed here.

Takara Tomy Mall has posted a listing for the upcoming Masterpiece Trainbot Seizan!  Check out the official information (as translated by Google Translate) and images below:

The third Masterpiece G figure has been announced!  Following the reveals of Shouki and Getsui, Takara Tomy and Hasbro have revealed the Yukikaze!  The Trainbot is priced at $144.99 and due for release in May 2023.  You can order via site sponsor BigBadToyStore or affiliate site Entertainment Earth and help support BWTF!  For now, check out the official product info, videos and images below:

Having leaked many months ago, Hasbro has now officially confirmed that the next Titan Class figure will be Cybertron Metroplex! No, this is not the G1 city, but rather this is the character of the same name from the Cybertron series who came from the world of Gigantion where he served as the foreman. The figure represents a significant price bump for the Titan Class, going up to $199.99 with a release date of November 1, 2022.

Amazon Japan has posted its listing for the next figure in the Masterpiece G series of Trainbots: Getsuei! This Trainbot is priced on Amazon Japan at ¥ 14,513 ($127.19 USD) and is due to ship on September 24, 2022.