Mini-Cons

After July's reveal of the Generations Nemesis Prime with Air Defense Team set, Takara Tomy has posted its own listing with new photos!   Interestingly, Takara Tomy has this item under their "T-Spark" banner instead of Generations.  Takara Tomy's MSRP is 8,800 Yen (about $60 USD) with a release date of late February 2026.  For now, check out the info (translated via Google Translate) and pics below:

Thanks to the folks at Gamespot, we now have official images of Generations Armada Nemesis Prime with the Mini-Con Air Defense Team!   Nemesis Prime is a redeco and retool of the cab that came with the Commander Class Armada Optimus Prime set.  The Mini-Con team is all new and features Runway, Jetstorm, and Sonar as fully transformable figures who can combine into the Star Saber!  This set will be priced at $75.  More

General Information
Release Date: September 2023
Price Point: $54.99
Retailer: Hasbro Pulse Exclusive (US)
Accessories: Stormfall Sword, Fan

Long ago the Mini-Cons left Cybertron to escape the Autobot/Decepticon conflict.  When they are uncovered on Earth, the Autobots and Decepticons arrive and renew their conflict as they seek out the hidden power inside the Mini-Cons!

Once known as D-16, Megatron has embraced his dark side to lead the Decepticons.  Among his recruits is Whirlwing who can transform into a weapon that cuts enemies down!  Check out my review and gallery of Transformers One Megatron/D-16 with Whirwing!

General Information:
Release Year: December 2003
Retailer: General Release (Toys 'R' Us, Kay Bee, Wal-Mart etc.)
Price: $9.99 (Depending on Retailer)
Transformation Difficulty Level: 3
Accessories: Missiles x 2

One of yesterday's most unexpected surprise reveals was Legacy Evolution Powerlinx Hot Shot with Jolt!  This figure is a redeco and retool of the Legacy Evolution Hot Shot figure in a Hot Rod inspired deco that was used for Armada Powerlinx Hot Shot.  Even better?  Powerlinx Hot Shot will include Mini-Con Jolt and Blast Effects!  He also includes extra weapons including one that is based on the Energon version of the character.  Pre-orders are not up yet so for now have a look at the official photos pro