Optimus Primal inherited the mantle of Maximal leader and for centuries has guarded the Transwarp key on Earth. Now the Terrorcons have arrived and he must team up with Optimus Prime and the Autobots to keep Unicron from destroying Earth and the galaxy! Check out my review and gallery of the Rise of the Beasts Voyager Class Optimus Primal.
General Information:
Release Date: May 2023
Price Point: $34.97 (Depending on retailer)
Retailer: General Release (International), Walmart Exclusive (United States)
Accessories: Swords x 2
Ancient and wise, Airazor is instrumental in bringing together the Autobots and Maximals to battle the Terrorcons! Check out my review and gallery of "Studio Series" Airazor.
Cheetor is brave, loyal and ULTRA fast making him one of Optimus Primal's most valued Maximal warriors. Check out my review and gallery of the "Buzzworthy Bumblebee" Cheetor from the Jungle Mission 3-Pack!
General Information:
Release Date: March 2023
Price Point: $54.99 (3 Pack Price)
Retailer: Target Exclusive (boxed set)
Accessories: Tail/weapon, Blaster
One of the most fun parts of the Rise of the Beasts toy line has been the beast-based Battle Masters such as Skullcruncher. Sure we had plenty of Battle Masters to buy for a while during the War for Cybertron trilogy but most of them did not have beast modes. Now thanks to K.I.D. Toy we have stock photos of one (final?) Battle Master: Airazor! No telling when this will hit North American shelves just yet. For now, enjoy the photos in the gallery below.
The Rise of the Beasts toy line debuted months before the film hit theaters. The line introduced different play patterns including Battle Masters and Beast Combiners. Back in April, it was revealed by other sites that a future Beast Combiner set would team up Optimus Prime with a LioConvoy inspired beast named Lionblade. Now thanks to Canadian retailer
General Information:
Release Date: May 2023
Price Point: $34.97 (Depending on retailer)
Retailer: General Release (International), Walmart Exclusive (United States)
Accessories: Gatling Blasters x 2
Amazon.com has posted a listing and images for the upcoming Rise of the Beasts "Beast Weaponizer" two pack featuring Wheeljack with what appears to be a redeco of Battle Master Rhinox. The item is listed as "Temporarily Out of Stock" which usually means it should be available soon. For now you can check out the official product images and info below:
