Authentics

The Authentics line continues in 2021 with the addition of an "Alpha Series" Shockwave.  Check out my images and review of this figure generally found at discounters such as Dollar General.

General Information:
Release Date: Q2 2021
Price Point: $10.00 (depending on location)
Retailer: Alternative Channels (Amazon, Family Dollar, Walgreens etc.)
Accessories: None

While toy hunting in Elizabeth, NJ, I visited a Dollar General store and came across a surprise: Authentics Alpha Series Shockwave!  The Authentics debuted as a lower cost line of Transformers figures at stores such as Family Dollar, Dollar Generation and (on occasion) Walgreens.  These figures use the "Evergreen" design of figures representing characters like Megatron and Optimus Prime without being tied to any specific continuity.

Revealed in 2019, the budget conscious Transformers Authentics Titan Changer figures were released starting late 2019. These are roughly 11 inch (about 27.94 cm) figures featuring simplified Transformers utilizing the "Evergreen" aesthetics. In 2020, Grimlock joined the ranks of this assortment. These are limited to stores such as Family Dollar and Walgreens. Check out the official product descriptions and photos of these figures below:

Released earlier this year, Authentics Soundwave is one of the lesser known versions of the classic character.  Check out my review of the Authentics Alpha Class Soundwave!

General Information:
Release Date: Q2 2020
Price Point: $9.99 (depending on retailer)
Retailer: Limited Markets (Amazon, Dollar General, Family Dollar, Walgreens etc.)
Accessories: Cannon, Radar Dish

General Information:
Release Date: March 2018
Price Point: $4.99
Retailer: Alternative Channels (Family Dollar, 5 Below etc.)
Accessories: Null Rays x 2

General Information:
Release Date: March 2018
Price Point: $4.99
Retailer: Alternative Channels (Family Dollar etc.)
Accessories: None

General Information:
Release Date: February 2019
Price Point: $5-7.00 (depending on location)
Retailer: Alternative Channels (Family Dollar etc.)
Accessories: None

General Information:
Release Date: March 2018
Price Point: $4.99
Retailer: Alternative Channels (Family Dollar etc.)
Accessories: None