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Toy News: "Retro G1" Outback & Wheelie Revealed

It's that time of year again as Wal-Mart Collector Con returns from October 9-10!  Like last year, Hasbro will be releasing two exclusive Transformers using "Retro G1" style packaging with modern day versions of G1 characters.  This time out the two characters are Outback and Wheelie!  Outback is a redeco and retool of Studio Series 86 Brawn with a new weapon.  Wheelie on the other hand, is a brand new set of tools!  Both figures will be available during Walmart Collector Con on

Toy News: "Studio Series 86" Leader Class Soundwave Leaked

Thanks to the folks over at TFW2005 we have a leak of Studio Series 86 Soundwave!  This figure is not a redeco or retool of the previous Voyager Class figure from Siege but is instead an all new Leader Class figure.  The set will include three of his "cassette" warriors: Buzzsaw, Laserbeak and Ravage - also all new tools!  Check out the pics below and for now take this news with a grain of salt as it has yet to be officially revealed by Hasbro.

Toy News: New Photos of Nemesis Prime with Star Saber

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:

Toy News: Official Pics & Info for "Missing Link" Ultra Magnus & Deer Stalker

The Missing Link line of Transformers figures continues to march on!   This time, thanks to Amazon Japan we have images and info of the upcoming Missing Link Ultra Magnus!  This figure will take the Missing Link Convoy cab and pair it with a newly designed trailer that is G1-inspired while having articulation the original never did!   Ultra Magnus is priced at ¥22,991 (about $154.77 USD) and is due for release between March-April 2026.  F

Toy News: New Photos of "Age of the Primes" Sureshot with Spoilsport

After being on display during San Diego Comic-Con 2025, Hasbro designer Mark Maher has taken to Instagram to post detailed photos of the upcoming Age of the Primes Sureshot with Spoilsport!  The release of this figure will complete the group of Autobot Targetmasters introduced in 1987 which include Pointblank and Crosshairs.  Check out the pics below!

Toy News: Takara Tomy Reveals "Wild King" World Dragonus & Drag Knight Soldiers

Takara Tomy Mall posted a fun surprise today: a new Wild King figure set!  It seemed like the line was simmering down but it looks like it will continue later this year with the release of a set featuring the new characters World Dragonus and (what appears to be) two identical "Drag Knight Soldiers".  These figures combine with each other as well as the previous Optimus Prime and Megatron figures in the line!  Check out the official product info and images below.  This set is currently up on

Toy News: Official Images & Info for "Missing Link" Nemesis Prime

After a tease a few days ago, Takara Tomy has officially released information and images of Transformers Missing Link Nemesis Prime!  This figure is a redeco of Missing Link Optimus Prime using the classic black/silver/teal colors for Nemesis.  The figure is priced at 17,380 Yen (about $117.77 USD) with a release date of January 2026.  For now, check out the official information and pics below from Takara Tomy Mall: