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Ben MacCrae is a member of the Transformers brand team and thanks to him we have a new tid-bit about the recently revealed Tonkanator: his tech specs!  Thanks to his post on Instagram, we now have some behind-the-scenes thoughts on the Collaborative set and a peek at the tech specs!  Check them out below.

Introducing Tonkanator! This one was fun to create. It’s more of a what if all the iconic Tonka vehicles stumbled upon the Enigma of Combination and formed an #Autobot version of Devastator.

Thanks to the folks at Toy Snowman in Canada, we now have a product description and official images of the upcoming Beast Wars Monopoly board game!  This is a bit of a stealth release as stores outside the United States have begun taking pre-orders (Toy Snowman appears sold out) but there has been no official announcement by Hasbro, nor are the usual online retailers in the United States listing it (yet).  Toy Snowman lists the game at $56 USD but no word on what actual U.S.

After yesterday's Hasbro Pulse Live Stream reveals, Hasbro has provided Ben's World of Transformers with official product descriptions and images of the upcoming Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection!  Check them out below:

Transformers Legacy Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection Deluxe Blurr
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/ Available: August 1, 2022)

Thanks to the folks at In Demand Toys, we have our first look at the Buzzworthy Bumblebee "Creatures Collide" four pack!  This "bug" themed pack features:

In a surprise reveal, Target has posted a listing for an upcoming exclusive: a Tonka Mash-Up Transformers set: Tonkanator!  The set is also listed on Hasbro Pulse.  This is redeco of the G1 Constructicon reissues featuring Tonka inspired deco.  Even better?  This team is a group of Autobots!  Yes, that's right, this set represents s

Since the Legacy line launched, fans have noticed the figures come with all sorts of interesting weapons including Kickback's "blade weapons" and Skids' axe.  Now thanks to Hasbro's Mark Maher, we have an official explanation for them.  Riffing off a gimmick from Energon, these weapons are meant to go together to form combinations that are only limited by your imagination (okay, and their inherent design).  Check out the info from Mark's Instagram and images below:

Announced earlier today, Shattered Glass Slicer has now gone up for pre-order on Hasbro Pulse!  The figure is available to pre-order now for Pulse Premium members and then for everyone at 2PM.  Check out the official product info and images below:

On June 23, 2022 Hasbro Pulse held a Transformers Fanstream showing off a bunch of upcoming products!  You can check out the video in the embed below.  Here's a quick round up and gallery of screen shots of what was revealed today!

San Diego Comic-Con 2022 is being held this year starting July 21st so reveals have begun for the popular event.  Today's reveal is by Funko: a Jumbo Sized Unicron!  Revealed via Instagram, this figure shows off the planet eating Transformer in all his G1-inspired glory!  No word yet on how to get one's hands on the figure but for now you can admire the pic below:

The third Masterpiece G figure has been announced!  Following the reveals of Shouki and Getsui, Takara Tomy and Hasbro have revealed the Yukikaze!  The Trainbot is priced at $144.99 and due for release in May 2023.  You can order via site sponsor BigBadToyStore or affiliate site Entertainment Earth and help support BWTF!  For now, check out the official product info, videos and images below: