Transformers Collector Resource

Sabrblade  29 May 2012, 4:34 pm

In an interesting turn of events, it seems as though Hasbro may be releasing their own version of the Masterpiece Thundercracker toy. While perusing through a Toys 'R' Us in Concord, North Caroline, TFW2005 member fiveironfr3nzy noticed a merchandising sheet with a product reset map that read "THUNDERCRACKER MASTERPIECE". This comes as a surprise it it was never brought up at this year's BotCon. The question still remains as to whether it will use the original MP-3 mold used by the Hasbro Starscream and Skywarp releases, or it if will use the more up-to-date MP-11 mold.
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Sabrblade  29 May 2012, 3:53 pm

Remember those last few Dark of the Moon toys whose American Hasbro releases were canceled? Well, at least a few factory samples were indeed produced, and some of which have found their way onto eBay. Particularly, the Deluxe two-pack "Autobot Team Racers", which contained Leadfoot and Topspin, has surfaced in an auction from seller soju1101. This two-pack was to originally have been a Target exclusive ,and would have included a redeco of Topspin named Twin Twist. Neither apparently came to pass, as an un-redecoed Topspin is seen in the final product, and the set remains unreleased in the U.S. See images below.
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Sabrblade  29 May 2012, 10:28 am

Looking forward to the fourth wave of Transformers: Prime Robots in Disguise Deluxes? Well, here's some images to tied you over. RobotKingdom and Kapow Toys have released both in-package and in-hand images of Deluxes Airachnid, Dead End, and Shadow Strike Bumblebee. The former of which is a new mold, while the latter two are redecos (with Dead End having a new head from Wheeljack mold.

The in-package images also reveal their character bios from the back. All images are mirrored below.
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CYLON (13)  28 May 2012, 5:26 pm

Thanks to TransformerWorld2005 member, Cosablanca, we have the notes jotted down during Jagex's panel at London's MCM Expo this past Saturday. The Jagex team seem to have a very ambitious plan for the legendary Transformers brand. Through the spacebridge for info. to whet your MMORPG appetite.
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CYLON (13)  28 May 2012, 5:01 pm

Zap2It's 'site has released the title and brief synopsis for episode 16 of Transformers: Rescue Bots which is scheduled to air June 23, '12. Through the spacebridge for the info.!
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CYLON (13)  28 May 2012, 4:44 pm

Attention, Netflix subscribers! The first season of Beast Wars is now available through their Instant Watch service, with the second and third seasons presumably to be added soon. Through the spacebridge for the 'sites show description.
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Sabrblade  28 May 2012, 12:39 pm

Previously, we learned that the Official Transformers Collectors' Club and the Japanese online retailer e-HOBBY would be teaming up for a special partnership between the two. Now, we have our first piece of information as to what this partnership entails.

The first order of business between the two is that e-HOBBY will be offering a limited release of 150 of the BotCon 2012 "Invasion" box sets to Japanese consumers at the price of 35,900 yen (about $450 USD) one per customer, a much more reasonable price for the Japanese compared to their purchasing the set directly from the Club plus import prices.

The sets will be for sale through e-HOBBY beginning in mid-June with free shipping for members, first come first serve.   (1 comment)

Wing Saber  28 May 2012, 9:14 am

The Second Fall of Cybertron Insecticon reveal, Kickback joins now Hardshell, who was revealed about a week ago. Picture courtesy of The Transformers Facebook Page. Check him out in The Insecticon Hives below.
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Sabrblade  27 May 2012, 10:43 am

With all the recent news regarding the next Masterpiece figure, MP-12 Lambor (Sideswipe), it has come to our attention that the development even more Masterpiece figures beyond MP-12 are underway. While we have seen a silhouette of MP-13, we knew not of which character it's supposed to be. Now, thank's to site sponsor TFsource, we have not only the identity of MP-13, but the identity of another new Masterpiece figure: MP-12A.
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Sabrblade  26 May 2012, 9:46 pm

It has finally come to a close. The last of the four Iacon relic hunt episodes, episode 41 of Transformers: Prime, "Toxicity", has aired on the Hub. When we last saw the Autobots, Bulkhead had just come back form his relic hunt, by being thrown through the GroundBridge, knocked unconscious, and with smoke coming out of his back. We know not of how he came to be in this state. Only that it involved his searching for the fourth relic against the Insecticons led by Hardshell.

Also, the schedule of episodes reveals that this will be the last new Transformers cartoon episode to air on the Hub for a while. TF: Prime is going on another hiatus, and Rescue Bots (having not aired anything new this morning) will resume airing its new episodes beginning on June 9th. Till then, no more new Transformers episodes will air for the time being. We will return to watching new episodes once Rescue Bots episode 14 airs on June 9th, and later once Prime starts up again whenever episode 42 airs. For now, let us discuss Prime episode 41.
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CYLON (13)  26 May 2012, 1:51 pm

Hiya, folks! There are some pretty rad Transformers posters up for purchase on ebay's 'site starting at just $8. There are a variation of styles, through the spacebridge for pics. and prices on 8 that are unique.
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CYLON (13)  25 May 2012, 4:18 pm

InsideTheMagic's 'site has posted some pics. and videos from the Transformers: The Ride 3D opening day red carpet event. Seemed like the place to be, through the space bridge for a peek at what Universal Studios Hollywood was like that day.
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CYLON (13)  25 May 2012, 1:46 pm

The Transformers Facebook page has added an image of this Saturday's Prime episode, "Toxicity". They also note that this will be the final first-run episode "for a while" as the show will take a hiatus for an undisclosed amount of time. Through the spacebridge to get a look at the image and read the quote.
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Sabrblade  25 May 2012, 10:37 am

That's right, ladies and gentlemen, is a rare team up, Japanese online retailer e-HOBBY (known for their exclusive Transformers redecos) and the American-based Transformers Collectors' Club are joining forces for a special partnership! While the exact details are current unspecified, more info will be revealed in due time.
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Sabrblade  25 May 2012, 9:32 am

More images of the TF: Prime AM-12 War Breakdown have shown up on RobotKingdom's Facebook page. The figure is a Voyager class and is described as being released in Japan first, before any possible Hasbro release. His Arms Micron is named Zamu, who changes from a rhino into a hammer.

Other images seen here are of AM-07 Starscream w/ Gul (eagle/bladed plasma cannon), AM-13 Medic Knock Out w/ Gra (fiddler crab/energon prod), AM-14 Decepticon Vehicon w/ Noji (boar/gun), Masterpiece MP-12 Lambor, teaser for MP-13, the Tokyo Toy Show 2012 exclusives Prime First Edition Shining Optimus Prime and United Black Optimus Prime, and more.
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CYLON (13)  24 May 2012, 8:28 pm

Hiya, folks! Just saw a few Takara Beast Wars Neo Heinrad alarm clock/action figures on ebay! The spiffy design allows Heinrad to transform from Beast to 'bot! Prices range from around $20-$40 (plus s+h). Through the spacebridge for pics and discussion.
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CYLON (13)  24 May 2012, 3:23 pm

Amazon is now taking pre-orders for IDW's 4th volume in collection of G1 Marvel stories (issues 39-50). Transformers Classics Volume 4 has a publication date of Nov. 6, '12 and is listed at $24.99. The book is eligible for Amazon's Super Saver Shipping offer (the tpb ships free on orders of at least $25). Through the spacebridge for this volume's description.
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CYLON (13)  24 May 2012, 2:22 pm

Correction: This is for Rescue Bots episode 15. Sorry, folks.

Zap2It's 'site has posted the title and description for Transformers: Rescue Bots Episode 15, which is scheduled to air on June 16th. The epi.'s title is "The Griffin Rock Triangle", through the space bridge for a brief synopsis.
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Sabrblade  24 May 2012, 10:45 am

Way back during Cybertron Con 2012, it was revealed that there would be a whole new selection of Generations figures being released exclusively to Asian markets (not counting Japan) by Hasbro Asia. Now, thanks to ACToys.net, we have the first official images of the back-of-the-box packaging for 16 of these figures, showing us our first look at them. The following is a complete list of all sixteen by size class. All sixteen are redecos/remolds of existing figures.
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Sabrblade  24 May 2012, 8:46 am

The Hub's Facebook page has uploaded a teaser image for this Saturday's episode of Transformers: Prime, "Toxicity". This episode is the fourth and final part of the hunt for the Iacon relics and features Bulkhead going after the relic against the Insecticons.

Also, Toys 'R' Us has uploaded an exclusive video clip of the episode to the website, spotlighting a fight between Bulkhead and the Insecticon we now know to be Hardshell. Click the link or see the video below.
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