Toy News: Walmart Exclusive Galaxy Shuttle and Vintage G1 "Transformers The Movie" Hot Rod & Starscream Officially Revealed

10/07/22

Some news catch up from earlier today.  While I was running to New York Comic-Con 2022, Hasbro and Walmart released pre-orders for three exciting new exclusives!  The first is the Galaxy Shuttle first revealed yesterday.  The other two figures however were pleasant surprises: Vintage G1 reissues of Hot Rod and Starscream.  However, instead of using pure vintage colors, these two figures have new decos based on their appearance in the animated Transformers: The Movie film!  The figures are each packed in G1 shaped boxes (with the big flap on top) but featuring spectacular new artwork by long time Transformers artist Marcelo Matere!

The pre-orders on Hasbro Pulse sold out in no time but you can still pre-order on Wal-Mart's web site via the links below.  I have also mirrored the product descriptions and images in this post:

Transformers Legacy Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection Leader Victory Universe Galaxy Shuttle
Universes collide! Transformers: Legacy brings together fan-favorite characters from across the Transformers multiverse. Figures feature deco inspired by their universe with an updated Generations design. In honor of the almost 40-year legacy of Transformers entertainment, the fandoms come together from across the Transformers multiverse, all in one toy line.

The race is on! Bots from across the multiverse have gathered on Velocitron to participate in the Speedia 500, a planet-wide race to determine its next leader.

He may not be competing in the Speedia 500, but Galaxy Shuttle has the honor of transporting the racers to the starting line.

Includes: Figure, 5 accessories, and instructions.

  • UNIVERSES COLLIDE: Universes collide with Transformers: Legacy! This epic line of Transformers toys brings together fan-favorite characters from across the Transformers multiverse
  • VELOCITRON SPEEDIA 500 COLLECTION: The race is on! Bots from across the multiverse have gathered on Velocitron to participate in the Speedia 500, a planet-wide race to determine its next leader
  • TRANSFORMERS: VICTORY-INSPIRED DESIGN: This Transformers 7-inch Victory Universe Galaxy Shuttle robot toy is inspired by Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory, updated with a Generations-style design
  • 3 EPIC MODES: Transformers Triple Changer Action figure converts from space shuttle mode to train mode in 16 steps, then to robot mode in 19 steps. Launchpad folds into cache to store accessories
  • AWESOME ACCESSORIES: Comes with 5 blaster accessories the combine to form a larger weapon accessory. Accessories attach to figure in all modes

Figure scale: 7 inches

Transformers Retro The Transformers: The Movie Autobot Hot Rod
Transformers Retro G1 action figures are designed like the original releases, updated with deco based on the 1986 animated film, The Transformers: The Movie. Figures feature vintage styling, accessories, and exclusive package art and tech specs inspired by the 1986 movie.

Hot Rod is a headstrong and self-confident young Autobot. In spite of this, he is destined for greatness, and to light the darkest hour.

Autobot Hot Rod figure comes with 2 blaster accessories. This figure converts from racecar to robot mode in 6 steps.

Clip out and save the on-box tech specs to share, then see how this figure stacks up against other heroic Autobots and evil Decepticons (each sold separately).

Includes: Figure, 2 accessories, and instructions.

  • ORIGINAL G1 DESIGN: This vintage G1 Autobot Hot Rod figure is inspired by the original G1 release, featuring updated deco inspired by the character’s appearance in The Transformers: The Movie
  • CLASSIC CONVERSION: Autobot Hot Rod action figure features classic conversion from racecar to robot mode in 6 steps
  • VINTAGE ACCESSORIES: Comes with 2 blaster accessories. Weapon accessories attach in both modes
  • RETRO-INSPIRED PACKAGING: Inspired by the original G1 packaging, updated with a design inspired by The Transformers: The Movie, including artwork and bios based on the movie
  • TECH SPECS: Clip and save the tech specs included on the pack in the classic G1 style fans know and love to compare figures’ strength, speed, firepower, and more

Figure scale: 5.5-inch

Transformers Retro The Transformers: The Movie Starscream
Transformers Retro G1 action figures are designed like the original releases, updated with deco based on the 1986 animated film, The Transformers: The Movie. Figures feature vintage styling, accessories, and exclusive package art and tech specs inspired by the 1986 movie.

Starscream is ruthless, cold-blooded, and manipulative. Now that Megatron is out of the way, Starscream can finally assume the coveted role of leader of the Decepticons.

Starscream figure comes with 2 nulls rays and a blaster accessory. This figure converts from jet to robot mode in 7 steps.

Clip out and save the on-box tech specs to share, then see how this figure stacks up against other heroic Autobots and evil Decepticons (each sold separately).

Includes: Figure, 3 accessories, and instructions.

  • ORIGINAL G1 DESIGN: This vintage G1 Starscream figure is inspired by the original G1 release, featuring updated deco inspired by the character’s appearance in The Transformers: The Movie
  • CLASSIC CONVERSION: Starscream action figure features classic conversion from jet to robot mode in 7 steps
  • VINTAGE ACCESSORIES: Comes with 2 null rays and a blaster accessory. Weapon accessories attach in both modes
  • RETRO-INSPIRED PACKAGING: Inspired by the original G1 packaging, updated with a design inspired by The Transformers: The Movie, including artwork and bios based on the movie
  • TECH SPECS: Clip and save the tech specs included on the pack in the classic G1 style fans know and love to compare figures’ strength, speed, firepower, and more

Figure scale: 5.5-inch

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