Back in January it was revealed that new versions of Grimlock and Optimus Primal would be released under the Classic Heroes Team banner as a follow up to the long running Rescue Bots toy line. For those interested in picking these figures up, Entertainment Earth has posted full listings and are taking pre-orders. Entertainment Earth is currently running a special where a $39+ order gets free shipping with the code SPRINGFREE22.
As reported on TFW2005, retailer ACD Distribution has posted a listing for interesting figures that appear to be successors to the Rescue Bots Academy toy line. Continuing with the use of the current "Classic Heroes Team" sub-line name, these upcoming figures do not have any Rescue Bots branding, and instead are only branded as Transfo
Discount chain Ollie's has posted its weekly flier and there are two Transformers items included! First is the (former) Target exclusive Seeker 4-Pack which would make fun "background" Seekers in your display. This set is $19.99 which is a lot cheaper than the original price of $49.99! For younger Transformers fans there are Rescue Bots figures on sale for $4.99 each (originally $9.99). If you have an Ollie's near you, go check it out!
One of the more unique interpretations of Optimus Prime is the new Optimus Prime Jumbo Jet Wing Racer Playset! Now listed on Amazon and Walmart's sites, this figure features a large Optimus Prime who transforms into a Jumbo Jet along with a small Bumblebee figure! Interestingly, the aesthetics of this figure firmly put it in the Rescue Bots world, but the packaging sports a Transformers logo devoid of any Rescue Bots branding. Check out the official product information and images below:
As the latter half of 2021 rolls on, Transformers product is trickling out sometimes without any big announcements. Amazon has recently posted listings for several releases under the Dinobot Adventures banner. This line appears to be a standalone extension of the Rescue Bots line, using many of the sculpts from that line while not using its logo anywhere on its packaging. Also listed now are the "Roll N Change" figures first revealed back in June. Check out the listings and images from Amazon below.
The folks at Autobase Aichi have posted a pile of what appear to be stock photos of an upcoming Rescue Bots spin-off series Dinobot Adventures! Most of these figures are direct redecos of previous Rescue Bots figures going back a few years. However, this time out the deco of many of these figures will look familiar to long time Transformers fans. They are largely based on the G1 Dinobots!
Every year Amazon holds an online sale event called "Prime Day". This year is no exception. Several Transformers items are on sale including figures from the Galactic Odyssey Amazon exclusive series. Check out the products listed below and remember, purchasing via the links below helps to support Ben's World of Transformers!