Thanks to the folks over at TFW2005 we have product images and descriptions of upcoming Netflix figures from Kingdom. Presumably these will be Walmart exclusives like the Siege and Earthrise Netflix figures before them. One pack features Optimus Primal with Rattrap. The Primal appears to be very similar to the Kingdom release.
Rumors have been circulating online for weeks now that some classic Beast Wars figures from the 90's would be reissued via Walmart as part of its "Vintage" line, and now we have official confirmation via the official Transformers Facebook page! Here is the description of the reissues from the Facebook page:
Hot on the heels of this morning's Rodimus Prime reveal, Hasbro has unleashed pre-orders for a previously unannounced Generations Selects figure: G2 Ramjet! Featuring the character's snazzy purple and black deco based on the 1993 figure, this figure joins G2 Megatron as another figure paying homage to the unique era after G1.
Rumors have been circulating for months about a Commander Class Rodimus Prime figure, and now thanks to Figsoku on Twitter and Amazon Japan we have our first look at this new take on the "Chosen One" who took on the mantle of leadership after Optimus Prime!
The Funko POP! brand of figures has expanded over the years to encompass an incredible array of licenses. Recently they expanded by releasing a line of G1 based Transformers figures. Many of these have been exclusives to stores like Target. Now the list of exclusives grows with the release of a "retro" styled Grimlock!
The upcoming wave of Kingdom figures includes Core Class Megatron and Starscream figures. These were revealed back in December with dramatic photography by Hasbro. These will be mass releases in North America, but in Japan these two figures will be Takara Tomy Mall exclusives.
Loopaza Mega Store on Facebook has posted a surprise reveal this morning: Kingdom Rodimus Prime! Long rumored to be a Commander Class figure, the price point of JPY 13,000 (about $121.58 USD) seems to indicate it is indeed a Commander Class. The image is a tad fuzzy and not an official Hasbro reveal so take this with a grain of salt for now.
It is no secret that store exclusives can be difficult to obtain at retail in the best of times. With the Covid-19 pandemic and disruption in supply lines have made it even more difficult to obtain exclusives. In an interesting move Hasbro Pulse has opened up a "Partner Exclusives" section that appears to be geared towards offering items that were once only offered at certain venues. Among the items being offered are Wave 1 of the Transformers R.E.D. figures which are currently Walmart exclusives. The listed
TFW2005 has shared an exciting report today, revealing that Wal-Mart will be carrying a series of "Vintage" Beast Wars figures! Previously the "Vintage" line was reserved as a title for the G1 reissues put out in G1 styled packaging at Wal-Mart as exclusive items. If this line follows suit, could we be looking at re-releases of original Beast Wars figures in "vintage" Beast Wars packaging?
In a surprise afternoon reveal, Hasbro has opened up orders for a surprise Transmutate figure! Based on the character who appeared in the Beast Wars episode "Transmutate", the character made a huge impression on fans over the years even though she only appeared in one episode of the television show. This figure is a retool and redeco of Paleotrex featuring a new head and a deco based on her colors from the TV show, this is definitely one of the most unusual releases in Selects to date!