Wal-Mart has posted a listing for Retro G1 Bug Bite, a redeco of Studio Series 86 Bumblebee! This figure will be a Wal-Mart exclusive and joins the likes of Seaspray who feature G1 inspired packaging designs using modern day figures with retooling and/or new decos.
Seaspray loves the sea as both a place to explore and his primary territory for combat! Check out my review and gallery of Transformers Retro G1 Seaspray.
Retro G1 Toy Reviews
It's that time of year again as Wal-Mart Collector Con returns from October 9-10! Like last year, Hasbro will be releasing two exclusive Transformers using "Retro G1" style packaging with modern day versions of G1 characters. This time out the two characters are Outback and Wheelie! Outback is a redeco and retool of Studio Series 86 Brawn with a new weapon. Wheelie on the other hand, is a brand new set of tools! Both figures will be available during Walmart Collector Con on
Hot on the heels of the reveal of Retro G1-Inspired Seaspray, Walmart has posted a listing for another Retro G1-Inspired figure: Brawn! Taking inspiration from the G1 themed packaging, this figure is a redeco and retool of Studio Series 86 Brawn featuring a toy-based head sculpt! No "claw hands" unfortunately but it still makes for a very neat take on the classic character. This will likely be a part of
On July 24-25 Walmart will be launching its annual Collector Con event. Thanks to a post by Preternia, we have official images and info for the Transformers exclusive for this event: Seaspray! Like the previous Bumblebee and Gears exclusives, this Seapsray is packaged on a G1 themed card complete with Seaspray's G1 box art! Even better? This is a brand new Deluxe Class sculpt! Fans
This past week Supreme clothing stores released an exclusive redeco of the "Retro G1" Optimus Prime! This figure quickly sold out but I was lucky enough to snag one. Check out my review and gallery of this unique figure.
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Release Date: April 2025