2023

Today Hasbro launched pre-orders for its newest collabortion with Robosen:  the Transformers Grimlock Auto-Converting Robot - Flagship Collector's Edition!  Like their first Optimus Prime offering, this figure can auto-convert from one mode to the other and you can customize it even further using Robosen's app.  The figure is a celebration of the character including his iconic blaster and sword as well as his "King Grimlock" crown.  Even better?  G1 voice

Masterpiece Bonecrusher was revealed months ago and at long last preorders have gone up for the Decepticon from the first live action Transformers film!  The item is a Target exclusive with limited quantities available on Hasbro Pulse.  Bonecrusher is

Walmart Collector Con 2023 launches on July 18, 2023 and the official site has listed two of the items you'll be able to order: Retro G1 Shrapnel and Skywarp!  Like recent releases, these feature reissues of the G1 sculpts with decos based on how the characters appeared in the 1986 animated film!  Check out the official information and images below:

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Rise of the Beasts has been in theaters for several weeks now and talk of its home release has already begun.  One of the items that will be featured on its home release is a deleted scene featuring a different reveal for Optimus Prime than the one in the final cut.  Thanks to IGN's Youtube Channel we now have our first look at this scene.  Check it out in the embed below:

In April 2023 Takara Tomy held a promotion where the purchase of 5000 Yen worth of Beast Awakening/Rise of the Beasts product would include a free figure: the Burning Plasma Blaster!  Check out my review and gallery of this special release.

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When a Transwarp signal appears on Earth, Optimus Prime is called to action once again to lead the Autobots and investigate this mystery!  Check out my review and gallery of the Rise of the Beasts "mainline" Voyager Class Optimus Prime figure.