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Toy News: New Photos of "Age of the Primes" Star Optimus Prime & Hot Rod

Hasbro Transformers Designer Mark Maher has taken to Instagram once again with an exciting set of photos.  This time we have several photos of the upcoming Transformers: Age of the Primes Titan Class Star Optimus Prime with Core Class Hot Rod!  Check out the pics in the gallery below.  This figure is due for release in September 2025.  If you'd like to pre-order him (and support BWTF) you can reserve yours on Amazon,

Toy News: Official Images & Info for "Authentics" Titan Changers Shockwave

Hasbro has posted a listing for Transformers Authentics Titan Changer Shockwave.  Titan Changers are not to be confused with the Titan class.  Titan Changers are simplified figures (generally hollow) that have very basic transformations intended for younger fans.  When I say simple, I mean they are even simpler than the Authentics Alpha and Bravo Class figures.  This figure should not be confused with the

Toy News: Target Lists Optimus Prime & Ultra Magnus Swapticons

A new Target listing has gone up giving us our first look at the upcoming Swapticons sub-line of Transformers toys!  The Swapticon gimmick appears to involve taking two figures and mashing them together into a single vehicle form.  The figures are two inches and do not feature any articulation.  Target currently lists the Optimus Prime & Ultra Magnus two pack for $9.99 but it is not yet available to order.  For now, check out the p

Toy News: "Generations" Age of the Primes Spinister versus Topsin 2-Pack Revealed

It a surprise Monday announcement, Hasbro has revealed several new figures coming in 2025.  One exciting announcement is an Amazon exclusive two pack featuring Targetmaster Spinister with his Targetmaster partners versus Topspin in a Diaclone inspired deco!  Check out the details and images mirrored from the post below:

Toy News: Takara Tomy Announces MPG-15 Rattle (aka Rattrap)

The official Takara Tomy Twitter/X feed has announced its next Masterpiece figure MPG-15 will be: Rattle (aka Rattrap)!  They also shared an image showing the Maximal in both modes.  Following up pieces like Masterpiece Rhinox, this figure will use the Beast Wars Transformers cartoon as its main design reference.  No further information is available so for now enjoy the preview pic below:

Toy News: "Age of the Primes" Titan Class Trypticon Revealed

In a fun Saturday reveal, Hasbro's own Evan Brooks has taken to Instagram to reveal the upcoming Age of the Primes Titan Class Trypticon!  This figure is a redeco of the Trypticon released during Titans Return featuring colors based on his animation model as seen in the G1 cartoon.  This generally means black replacing the grey and lavender replacing the purple.  According to Evan this figure will not have stickers but instead all its deco will be

Toy News: "Authentics" Alpha Class Mirage Revealed

Thanks to Mexican retail site Soriana we have our first look at stock photos of Authentics Alpha Class Mirage.  For those unfamiliar, the Authentics figures are simplified figures using Evergreen designs aimed at younger audiences and at a cheaper price range.  In the United States these are generally sold at retailers like Family Dollar and Dollar General.  There is no other info on this figure at this time but if this reveal follows the pat