Harmony Gold sues Hasbro over the San Diego Comic-Con G.I. Joe crossover set, and Hasbro Toy Shop holds back the set while the club plans a $150 lottery. Will Friedle is revealed as the voice of Bumblebee in the Transformers Prime finale. Toys R Us oversold Masterpiece Soundwave, leaving Don’s order in limbo. Super-deformed Optimus Prime and Roadbuster figures charm Brian, and Rob and Exvee review Beast Hunters #3.
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Will Friedle Voices Bumblebee in the Prime Finale
Bumblebee’s voice in the Transformers Prime finale is Will Friedle, known for Batman Beyond and Kim Possible. One host thinks the clip sounds like Ron Stoppable. The crew prefers him to bringing back Dan Gilvezan. [Source: not found]
Harmony Gold Sues Hasbro Over the SDCC Crossover Set
Hasbro Toy Shop posted its leftover Comic-Con exclusives except the G.I. Joe crossover set. A Toy Shop representative reportedly blamed a lawsuit from Harmony Gold, the US Robotech licensor. The crew calls the filing vague and part of a long pattern, from blocked Macross imports to BattleTech. One host notes the classic Jetfire colors never appeared on a Macross toy. Meanwhile the club will sell its limited sets by lottery at $150, and one host has entered. [Source: not found]
iGear Shows a Voyager-Size Starscream Homage
An iGear-associated project shows a Starscream homage based on the early IDW design. One host likes its personality but will probably pass. The crew expects a Voyager-size price near $150. [Source: not found]
Toys R Us Oversells Masterpiece Soundwave
Masterpiece Soundwave and Acid Storm are starting to appear in stores, and Diecast has his Acid Storm. Don ordered Soundwave on July 18, then got a delay notice and a warning it may be canceled within 30 days. Toys R Us told him the system showed negative stock, so the item was oversold. One host complained the page went live at 4:30 a.m. instead of 9 and received a 10% coupon. [Source: not found]
Topeam’s Super-Deformed Optimus Prime
Renders show a super-deformed G1-style Optimus Prime that transforms and includes a Matrix and an axe. The reported price is about $18, and Brian wants several. Don cannot stand the super-deformed style. Another host would love a super-deformed Big Convoy. [Source: not found]
Mugen Calibur Roadbuster Figures
Two licensed Roadbuster figures are coming, a highly posable action figure and a super-deformed one that transforms. Brian, who did not want the small one at first, now finds it adorable. [Source: not found]
Comic-Con Toys: Whirl Under Glass and Tailgate
Comic-Con showed Whirl under glass, plus Tailgate, Armada Starscream and Scoop. Tailgate is a new mold, not a Windcharger repaint. A Mini-Con three-pack was also on display without comment from Hasbro. [Source: not found]
Million Publishing’s Next Exclusive Is a Clear Starscream
Million Publishing’s next book exclusive is a clear War for Cybertron Starscream. Exvee notes a clear Classics Starscream came with the 2009 Generations book. Don has collected every Targetmaster and needs only Minerva to finish his Headmasters. [Source: not found]
Comic News with Aimee Morgan
Amazon now lists the Prelude spotlight trade as Dark Prelude. Aimee previewed the 30th Anniversary Collection and preordered it, comparing it to The Vault. Andrew Griffith and Alex Milne will attend TFCon and Auto Assembly, and Livio Ramondelli will be at Charticon. At Comic-Con, IDW confirmed Dark Cybertron runs 12 issues across More Than Meets the Eye and Robots in Disguise from November. Phil Jimenez joins the art team, and every issue will be packed with toys. October solicits include More Than Meets the Eye #22, a documentary filmed by Rewind, and ReGeneration One #95 with Rodimus Prime.
Rob Springer’s Charticon Preview
Rob Springer records his thoughts on Charticon while driving. He highlights the artists, the Friday patio party and a how-to-draw panel. Pre-registered fans are entered for door prizes including Generations Metroplex and Encore Fortress Maximus. Rob plans to camp out for the 50-piece custom exclusive on Saturday morning.
Monstrosity Review: Issues 6 to 9
Aimee reviews four digital issues of Monstrosity. Ratchet, Wheeljack, Perceptor and Jetfire find a lake of raw Energon guarded by kaiju-like creatures. Hun-Gurrr hunts Megatron, and a riot breaks out as only paying citizens can leave Cybertron. Grimlock loses control until Optimus Prime calms him, and Scorponok wakes the giant creatures. Aimee rates the run about a four and praises Livio Ramondelli’s art and comiXology’s guided view.
Comic Review: Beast Hunters #3
Rob and Exvee review Mike Johnson’s first scripted issue. Grimlock and a chatty Swoop fight Shockwave’s generic Forged, then find a buried chamber of stasis pods. Out break a Tyrannosaurus and other organic dinosaurs. Snarl and Sludge meet a new character named Zoom. The reviewers say the pacing works, but Agustin Padilla’s art is slipping under deadline pressure.
What We Got This Week
Diecast
Diecast got Masterpiece Acid Storm.
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