2022

Toy News: Images of "Premium Finish" SS-05 Optimus Prime

After its previous tease of a new Premium Finish reveal, Takara Tomy Mall has posted its official listing for the fifth figure in the Premium Finish line. This time out it is a redeco of Studio Series "Revenge of the Fallen" Optimus Prime! This figure will feature a more screen accurate deco and will include Optimus Prime's blasters and sword blades. The figure is priced at 6,380 Yen (about $55 USD). It currently has a release date of July 30, 2022.

Toy News: New "Premium Finish" Release Teased by Takara Tomy

The Official Takara Tomy Transformers Twitter feed has been updated with preview images of upcoming releases. Most are figures that fans have seen or already have on hand such as Blaster and Eject. The one brand new reveal is Premium Finish Optimus Prime based on the Studio Series figure. This will likely be the Voyager Class sculpt featuring the character as he appeared in the 2007 film.

Toy News: Reissue "Beast Wars" Cybershark Revealed

Thanks once again to the folks at In Demand Toys, we now have confirmation that there is another Beast Wars reissue on the way: Cybershark!  Originally released in 1997, Cybershark transformed from a bio-mechanical hammerhead shark to a fierce looking robot.  Among Beast Wars fans this one is a favorite and I'm sure many fans will love having the chance to get him again!  No release time frame or price has been given yet, but for now check out the pics below and you can see my review of