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Unicron.com — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:26:36 CDT

Erik with ToyRobot Magazine and a short little addition to "The Vault"

Super excited to add these incredibly rare Japanese G1 era Hashibako (chopstick holder) to my collection.

Made by OSK, these were cheap plastic containers with a sliding lid. In my case, we have a design featuring Optimus Prime and Sludge and it was vailable in at least 2 colors (green and blue).

The kicker here is that we have the original box/shelf display, a piece that normall would be thrown away and is very cheaply made. This is easily an 8 or 9 on the rarity scale and a half full display isn't anything to scoff at.

Trying to get these was a nightmare journey, but thanks to David on the TFW2005 forums I was able to bring these home along with some incredible pocket encyclopedia for robots and kaiju from '77/'78.

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Unicron.com — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:18:20 CDT

C’mon down auto-brat!
#StudioSeries TFTM BLITZWING

Most of us already know from the Legacy mold it’s a near perfect 10/10 level figure. This SS86 release reopens the debate - whether you prefer deco that more closely resembles the original toy or do you consider cartoon accuracy the measure of greatness?! Our’s (Lukis Bros) is a house divided!

Honestly I really enjoy them both. In robot and jet mode I think he looks better with the cartoon deco. But his tank color on SS looks a little too light for me. I think I prefer the color plastic they used on the legacy version there. Beyond that, I really appreciate the attention to detail getting paint apps closer to the coloring he had on screen. So that’ll be the toy that adorns my shelf. Unless I just keep buying bigger and bigger shelves and can squeeze them both in! 😜

How about you? What are your thoughts seeing them both side-by-side?!

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Unicron.com — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:54:17 CDT

(Erik with ToyRobot Magazine trying a different styled post today, let me know if you like this shorter format or not).

Transformers vs. Inflation (2000–2026) 🤖📈

With news that standard baseline Deluxe figures are officially hitting the $29.99 mark at retail, we plotted the math to see exactly how hard our wallets are actually being hit.

Check out the chart below! If a $9.99 Deluxe figure from the year 2000 strictly followed the US Consumer Price Index (CPI), it would only cost roughly $19.03 today. Instead, toy retail prices have outpaced standard economic inflation by a massive 57%.

Here is how the split happened:

🛑 2000–2006 (The Deal): Prices stayed locked at $9.99. Because the general economy inflated while the toys didn't, Transformers actually became a better real-world value every year.

🚀 2011–2015 (The Realignment): Rising oil prices, raw plastic costs, and more complex engineering forced a jump to $16.99, crossing over the inflation line for the first time.

💥 2016–2026 (The Great Divergence): Standard pricing rocketed past the $20, $25, and now $28–$29 boundaries. To protect profit margins on lower manufacturing volumes and premium collector packaging, Hasbro completely broke away from standard economic scaling.

The chart says it all—collecting retail standard waves is becoming a premium hobby.

How does this impact your buying habits going forward? Are you cutting down on mainline figures or moving strictly to high-end items? Drop your breakdown in the comments! 👇

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Unicron.com — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:51:29 CDT

The #TransformersTheMovie “TFTM” Opened in Theaters 40 Years Ago TODAY!!! 🤯
#MTMTE #Transformers #morethanmeetstheeye

Thank you hasbro for commemorating with the Apology Tour. The TOYS, the concert, the mailer and seeing it on the big screen in a few short weeks (Tickets are on sale now!) all above and beyond… AMAZING!
Beyond good beyond evil beyond your wildest imagination!

https://www.fathomentertainment.com/releases/the-transformers-the-movie-40th-anniversary/

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Unicron.com — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:05:19 CDT

Thanks to hasbro PR for passing along info & images on new branded #Transformers apparel for kids!

“PUMA AND TRANSFORMERS ROLL OUT NEW KID’S COLLECTION

Herzogenaurach, August 4th, 2026 - PUMA teams up with Transformers for a new kids’ collection inspired by the iconic battle between the heroic Autobots and the treacherous Decepticons.

The collection fuses PUMA’s sportswear DNA with the world of Transformers through metallic co-branded labels, character-driven graphics, and design details drawn from the franchise’s most recognizable Autobots and Decepticons. Graphic t-shirts and hoodies feature sketched artwork depicting Autobots commander Optimus Prime and the courageous scout Bumblebee. Classic staples such as the cargo pants and graphic hoodie are elevated with metallic Transformers badges and custom trims evoking the robots’ mechanical world.
At the center of the collection is a special-edition reversible vest embodying the Transformers spirit of “More Than Meets The Eye”: one side features a clean design accented with subtle co-branded detailing, while the reverse reveals a bold neon graphic treatment inspired by Optimus Prime’s iconic armor.

On the footwear side, the collection introduces special versions of the RS-Surge, CA Pro, and Palermo. Each silhouette draws from the iconic Autobots featuring character-specific color palettes. On the Palermo, interchangeable tongue elements and Formstrips encourage customization. Mechanical detailing, metallic accents, and hidden Transformers references transform each pair into a wearable tribute to the legendary robots.

PUMA x Transformers is available starting August 6, 2026, from PUMA.com, PUMA flagship stores, and selected PUMA stockists.

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Unicron.com — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:03:27 CDT

The Transformers The Movie - 40 Year Anniversary hasbro Apology Tour - Press Promotional Mailer
#transformers #transformersthemovie #morethanmeetstheeye

Is this enough to make up for our permanently scarred childhoods? The beautiful box plays the newly rereleased version of Stan Bush’s THE TOUCH! Includes MISB toys of beloved characters, like Kranix (I still can’t believe this gorgeous toy exists!) and One Shall Stand/Fall Optimus Prime and Megatron! In addition a vintage vinyl pink Energon colored copy of the remastered soundtrack! The press mailer also includes the new hard bound book release by Image comics reproduction of TFTM comic adaptations from 1986 and 2007… aaaaaaand a cool poster to commemorate the amazing year it has been!

With all the amazing Transformers The Movie toys they’ve been releasing and still more to come, the once in a lifetime concert at SDCC, and this mailer - I’m not quite ready to say all is completely forgiven Hasbro, but it sure does go a long way!

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Unicron.com — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:48:15 CDT

The Transformers The Movie - 40 Year Anniversary hasbro Apology Tour
#transformers #transformersthemovie #morethanmeetstheeye

Promotional Mailer Unboxing! Is this enough to make up for our permanently scarred childhoods? The beautiful box plays the newly rereleased version of Stan Bush’s THE TOUCH! Includes beloved characters, like Kranix (I still can’t believe this gorgeous toy exists!) and One Shall Stand/Fall Optimus Prime and Megatron! In addition a vintage vinyl pink Energon colored copy of the remastered soundtrack! The press mailer also includes the new hard bound book release by Image/ Skybound comics reproduction of TFTM comic adaptations from 1986 and 2007… aaaaaaand a cool poster to commemorate the year it has been!

With all the amazing Transformers The Movie toys they’ve been releasing and still more to come, the once in a lifetime concert at SDCC, and this mailer - I’m not quite ready to say all is forgiven Hasbro, but it sure does go a long way!

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Unicron.com — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:51:44 CDT

MISSING LINK SOUNDWAVE ANNOUNCED!

Be still my heart! I can’t imagine a better application for the fan favorite Missing Link series than this! The first 2 versions include Autoscout and Cybertronian Laserbeak…. BRILLIANT! Keep these comin’ タカラトミー

I thought for sure the next missing link would be a seeker jet. Love this choice!

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Unicron.com — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:11:53 CDT

#StudioSeries ‘86 Cliffjumper #Transformers #TransformersTheMovie

Seems like only yesterday that I thought the anime deco of Earthrise Clifffjumper was the definitive version of the character. Not anymore!

Newest iteration: SS86 is absolutely tight! No more detachable back half of the car (superior transformation), similar high grade pose-ability, and car mode is a much better representation of the cel animation in TFTM and the animated series.

It’s not perfect, but close. I wish the spoiler sat atop his chest in bot mode and this grey part on each side of his chest and middle of the car - (should be red) is kind of an eyesore.

Minor gripes aside, there is a new, much improved, definitive Cliffjumper on my modern toys of ‘84 toy shelf.

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Unicron.com — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 13:07:01 CDT

Y’know it makes me wanna SHOUT! #BillsMafia #Transformers

Google super powered AI cracked the code of my personal preferences and figured out that I would be interested in this - notifying me if it’s availability Hasbro Pulse

1984: I bought a my first Transformers at a Hills store in Buffalo, NY, when I was 12 years old. This was a few months before my family relocated and moved to Minnesota. I’ve been diehard fan of Buffalo Bills and Transformers ever since! (It’s no secret!😜). I’ll also cheer for the Vikings as long as they’re not playing the Bills! 😜

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Unicron.com — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:12:41 CDT

Pointblank VS Blanker w/ Peacemaker

With its white painted windows, new cartoon accurate headsculpt and improved joint tolerances, the latest release is IMHO more nostalgic and definitive version of the character produced to date. #Transformers

While the Autobot Targetmasters might not be the top of every fans list of favorite G1 toys, I’m happy to be getting updated CHUG scale toys to complete the set. Only Crosshairs left to go. (And no, the Siege toy doesn’t count! 😜. Keep’m coming hasbro !

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Unicron.com — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:30:46 CDT

GENERATION MECHS
Transformers Fan Culture in the ‘90s

by IDW comics #Transformers MTMTE / Lost Light author James Roberts

Absolutely thrilled to finally have my copy - just in time for my week off summer vacation! Required reading for our kind of fans!

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Unicron.com — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:33:06 CDT

#StudioSeries Age of Extinction Titan Class SCORN revealed by the #Transformers Brand Team at #SDCC2026

* Brand manager Nate reiterated his intention to release “all 4 of them.”
* Ratcheting (pose-able) tail converts into a whip weapon.
* Grey model prototype on display
* Photo cred hasbro display via ʙʟᴀᴄᴋ ᴄᴏɴᴠᴏʏ TFW2005 boards

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Unicron.com — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:18:24 CDT

#StudioSeries The Last Knight Megatron reveal at SDCC

* In celebration of the films 10 year anniversary
* Entirely new, Leader Class mold
* In early concepts of the film, it was revealed that he was supposed to turn into a dragon “which would have made his robot make a little more sense…”
* Dragon mode is formed by combining all his accessories to have it form his little dragon companion.
* Extra hand articulation allowed for dynamic poses w/ his sword.

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Unicron.com — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:46:02 CDT

#StudioSeries #MTMTE NAUTICA
Brand Team reveal at SDCC

“I hope you look forward to more IDW characters, because they are coming! They’re on the way!”
- Evan

YES!!! To answer your question! SUPER excited to see an entirely new tooling design for a character from the 2012-2016 James Roberts, fan favorite MTMTE series! Seriously hope they keep going! I would love to see additional members of the JDJ (beyond Tarn: Helex, Kaon, Tesarus, Vos), I would absolutely loose my mind over a MTMTE Alex Milne styled WHIRL, Fort Max, Autobot Megatron…. BRING’M ON!!!

* Introducing this character highlights the breadth and scope of characters they’re considering for the Studio Series line going forward.
* Expect release wave 2, 2027
* Deluxe scale w/ her submarine alt mode

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Unicron.com — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:25:20 CDT

#StudioSeries#TransformersOne Shockwave Brand Team reveal at SDCC

Not my favorite characterization of the Decepticon big bad, but ai still need a figure for my TF:ONE shelf!

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Unicron.com — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:56:38 CDT

Next wave of #StudioSeries86 includes a “package refresh” = not a new mold, not a new deco. A chance for you to build your Allicon army. I’ll take more!

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Unicron.com — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:38:46 CDT

#StudioSeries RED ALERT revealed by the #Transformers Brand Team at SDCC

* Much talk about their vision for studio series going forward modeling after characters who have appeared in fiction and trying to get as close to an animation, comic book movie, accuracy as possible. It still will be an umbrella brand for multiple lines. It’s not going to turn into all G1. But will include G1.
* The first character to receive this treatment alert now based on the animation model will not simply be a Sideswipe recolor, as he has been in the past
* This is the car version of the seekers as there might be a few more uses for this mold! 😜
* Expect release early 2027

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Unicron.com — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:45:10 CDT

The hasbro #Transformers Brand Team did not reveal series title to succeed following Age of the Primes. Instead they stated the first wave of generation deluxe coming in 2027 will also be the final wave of Age of the Primes. It will include 2 limbs for Nexus Prime, Alpha Bravo for the Aerialbots and G2 Stunticon Wildrider.

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Unicron.com — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:36:09 CDT

EU - Energon Universe (Image Comics, Transformers series) SHREDHEAD revealed by the #Transformers Brand Team at SDCC!

* Hasbro Pulse Exclusive (?!) Manager Nate stated this. Evan replied “Really?!” … awaiting confirmation!
* Expected availability “Early 2027”
* Daniel Warren Johnson (the artist who drew his first appearances) approved! 😜
* Toy is a “big beefy Voyager”
* All newly tooled. This is not a partial off of anything else.
* More Energon Universe figures to come

In hand toy photos courtesy of @transformers_nate84 on Instagram