An FCC filing reveals Robosen’s next auto-converting robot is Grimlock, and the crew wants it despite the price. A Buzzworthy Bumblebee two-pack will bring a retooled, battle-damaged Studio Series 86 Prowl. Hasbro China’s display event shows the Studio Series Rise of the Beasts Optimus Prime, Armada Megatron and Titan Class Nemesis. Box photos of Studio Series Rhinox and Gamer Edition Megatron draw mixed reactions. Don is invited to buy a life-size Arcee cardboard standee, which gives the episode its title.
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Robosen Has Another Transformer in the Works: It’s Grimlock
Hypershouta pointed Brian to an FCC device filing for a Robosen Grimlock. It includes robot-mode photos, a quick-start guide and specs listing a separate dragon mode, which confirms it transforms. The robot stands about 15 inches. Diecast says Robosen hinted something was coming and he really wants it. Brian worries the batteries will die eventually but calls this one kind of worth it. One host wonders whether it can walk in dinosaur mode. Chris notes FCC approval could take months before launch.
Hasbro Livestream Set for Tuesday, May 16
Hasbro’s next livestream is set for Tuesday at 11 a.m. Eastern, with Generations reveals and threezero as the guest. [Source: Hasbro Pulse]
Retooled Earthrise Prowl Coming in a Buzzworthy Two-Pack
Via JTPrime and Pixelmaster, a Buzzworthy two-pack will include Prowl with a battle-damaged chest, effects ports and a retooled death-expression face. The crew suspects Studio Series 86 Ironhide fills the other slot. One host wants amber light piping. The crew pitches more death-scene two-packs, and Don repeats his call for a zombie Optimus Prime. [Source: TFW2005 boards]
Actual First Look at Exclusive Miner Megatron
Miner Megatron is another Siege Megatron retool. One host calls it accurate to the comics and a nice retool, though the tank mode looks weak. The new head is nearly identical to the one on Combat Hero Megatron. [Source: Autobase Aichi]
Hasbro China Display: Studio Series Rise of the Beasts Optimus Prime, Armada Megatron and Nemesis
Brian is not sold on Studio Series Rise of the Beasts Optimus Prime, despite its flip-out arm gun. Another host says it does not replace Studio Series 38. Legacy Armada Megatron looks better posed here, and one host still hopes for Demolishor. Brian appreciates the new character of Titan Class Nemesis. Don wants it in ship mode, and Diecast already preordered it. [Source: Autobase Aichi]
Sam Smith’s Instagram posts show Nemesis concept art and size comparisons with the Ark. One host notes the toy gets close to the hulking concept and is amazed it works at all. The crew wants a Titan Class Quintesson ship next. [Source: Autobase Aichi]
Box Photos of Studio Series Rhinox and Gamer Edition Megatron
One host likes Gamer Edition Megatron’s proportions and light gray color but finds the fusion cannon simplified. Studio Series Rhinox reminds Brian of an Age of Extinction Dinobot, and he hates it. Another host notes it looks too much like Studio Series Cheetor. Brian and Diecast will see Rise of the Beasts at an early fan screening on June 7, Brian’s birthday. [Source: Autobase Aichi]
EarthSpark Deluxe Grimlock First Look
EarthSpark Deluxe Grimlock turns the tail into a keel instead of a spoon. One host calls it the best small Grimlock design in years and wants Hasbro to take cues from it. [Source: TFW2005]
BWVS-03 Cheetor vs Waspinator Stock Photos
Waspinator’s heavy paint rivals Telemocha Waspinator with a show-accurate sculpt. Cheetor’s changes are minor. Don preordered it during the show and says neither earlier Cheetor got the paint right. [Source: Amazon Japan]
Superlink Grand Convoy Energon Optimus Prime Custom Color In-Hand Images
Photos show a 2004 Lucky Draw Grand Convoy, produced in about 10 units from a winning coloring contest entry. One host loves rare oddities like this. [Source: TFW2005]
Rise of the Beasts x Porsche Apparel
Porsche’s collection includes a $200 sweatshirt, an $89 T-shirt and a $59 cap. One host explains luxury brands destroy unsold goods rather than discount them. [Source: Porsche]
Rise of the Beasts Halloween Costumes From Disguise
Brian finds the Cheetor costume hilarious, and the crew likes the Optimus Prime blaster. [Source: Disguise]
Advanced Graphics Cardboard Standees, Including a Life-Size Arcee
A $50 Arcee standee stands just under six feet tall. The crew insists Don needs it, but he says he is good on Arcees for now. [Source: Advanced Graphics]
What We Got This Week
Chris
Chris’s pickup this week was not Transformers.
Matt
Matt’s pickups this week were not Transformers.
Don
Don found the last Legacy Drag Strip in his area, completing a Menasor. His Big Bad Toy Store pile of loot brought Legacy Skyquake, which he loves but wants in G1 colors. He also got Crashbar, Twincast, Shrapnel, Gamer Edition Barricade and Leader Scourge. He also got Rise of the Beasts mainline Voyager Optimus Prime.
Diecast
Diecast found the Battle Masters Skullcruncher, which he says is hard to find. He also bought his Rise of the Beasts tickets.
Brian
Brian’s pile of loot matched Don’s. He also got MPG-03 Yukikaze and Diaclone Burnout. His big find is the e-Hobby New Year’s Encore Black Ironhide from Mandarake.