2022

Transformers have had decades to cement themselves into pop culture and they sometimes pop up in the most unexpected places. On the February 16, 2022 episode of the Jeopardy! National College Championship one of the clues was "These toys that became a TV and Movie franchise sprang from Japanese toy lines called Diaclone and Micro Change" which of course references the Transformers brand! Megan Sullivan, a Junior at the University of Virginia provided the correct answer (or really, question given the show's format) earning her $400 in the process!

This afternoon Hasbro revealed several upcoming products for 2022 including a new Optimus Prime figure! "Smash Changer" Optimus Prime transforms in eleven steps, with a "smashing motion" activating each step.

The Vintage Beast Wars Scorponok has begun to hit Walmart stores in the United States!  Check out my review and gallery of this new release.

General Information:
Release Date: February 2022
Price Point: $41.97 (depending on retailer)
Retailer: Walmart US Exclusive (with limited amounts sold via Hasbro Pulse)
Accessories: Missiles x 2, Cyberbee

It seems to be the week of surprise reveals as Netflix has revealed the long awaited BotBots cartoon is on its way!  Posted on their Twitter feed, Netflix has posted a March 25 launch date for the show which will feature the small Transformers who transform into every day objects including electronics, sports equipment and even food!  No other information is available at this time but the small screenshot gives us an idea of the look and tone of the show.  More information will be posted as it is revealed!

For months now news of a collaboration between Hasbro and Nickelodeon to produce a new Transformers show has been floating around online. Today we get our first peak at this new program thanks to the Official Transformers Facebook Page! Transformers Earthspark appears to take place in a new continuity, possibly intended to take the place of Cyberverse.

In the final days of the Great War on Cybertron, Brawn was among the Autobots who fought back valiantly against the overwhelming forces of the Decepticons.  Check out my review and gallery of this new Studio Series release!

Kotobukiya has revealed its latest licensed "BISHOUJO" style statues based on a Hasbro property: Transformers! These statues were revealed on both Twitter and Youtube. Previous collaborations with Hasbro brands included My Little Pony and G.I. Joe statues.

Licensed LEGO sets are nothing new. Among the biggest brands of LEGO sets nowadays are sets based on the Star Wars property. That said, this latest rumor via Promo Bricks is still a surprise. According to the fan site, LEGO will be releasing a LEGO set featuring Optimus Prime! It is rumored to have 1508 parts and will be labeled set number 10302. The rumored release date is May 2022 and the price is said to be 169.99 euros.