Generation One

The Missing Link line of Transformers figures continues to march on!   This time, thanks to Amazon Japan we have images and info of the upcoming Missing Link Ultra Magnus!  This figure will take the Missing Link Convoy cab and pair it with a newly designed trailer that is G1-inspired while having articulation the original never did!   Ultra Magnus is priced at ¥22,991 (about $154.77 USD) and is due for release between March-April 2026.  F

After a tease a few days ago, Takara Tomy has officially released information and images of Transformers Missing Link Nemesis Prime!  This figure is a redeco of Missing Link Optimus Prime using the classic black/silver/teal colors for Nemesis.  The figure is priced at 17,380 Yen (about $117.77 USD) with a release date of January 2026.  For now, check out the official information and pics below from Takara Tomy Mall:

Takara Tomy has posted a teaser on their official Twitter/X feed, giving fans a look at the first Decepticon in the Missing Link toy line: Nemesis Prime!  This is no surprise since Convoy/Optimus Prime was the first release in the line.  It was inevitable that his tooling would be repurposed as the Decepticon clone.  Check out the teaser image below:

The United States Patent & Trademark Office has put up a post celebrating the patent of the Transformers toy line.   The post provides a brief history of the patent along with images that include the Optimus Prime patent!  Here's the text and images mirrored from the Facebook post:

IP pros, transform and roll out!

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.

General Information
Release Date: April 2025

**Press Release**

Takara Tomy Mall has posted its official listings for the upcoming Missing Link Arcee figures!  Unlike previous Missing Link figures, this is the first not based on a figure that saw a mass release in the original 80's Transformers line.  Instead, this figure is based on the prototype of Arcee that was developed by Takara but never actually made into a figure.  Part of the idea of the Missing Link line is to make G1 fan dreams co