New 2024 listings reveal that Walmart’s next capsule is the Starseekers, not more G2, and Brian is crushed. The crew also digs through Legacy Universe and Studio Series listings, from RID Sideburn to a mysterious A-level Bumblebee. New EarthSpark Deluxe listings, a Skybound comic preview and huge G2 desk mats round out the news. In What We Got This Week, Chris lands a complete Unite Warriors Megatronia.
News
JT Prime’s new listings cover the back half of 2024. Legacy Universe adds Core Energon Galvatron, a second Rock Lord, Deluxe Slipstream, RID Sideburn and G1 Quake. Voyagers include Animated Motormaster and a package refresh of Metalhawk, reportedly a top seller in Asia. Walmart’s capsule is the Starseekers, a Transformers Prime concept, with Road Pig, Lockdown, Filch, Voyager Farrak and Leader Thundertron. Brian said it is not G2 Redux and he will likely pass. Chris is most curious how Road Pig is handled, since it is the G2 element. Studio Series adds SS86 Steeljaw, Wheeljack, a Gnaw refresh, a Heavy Metal Megatron and an A-level assortment with a possible 86 Bumblebee. JT Prime said the A-level assortment keeps A-list characters on shelves. [Source: TFW2005]
2024 Legacy and Studio Series Wave Breakdowns
JT Prime’s breakdowns place the new listings in Legacy waves 3 and 4, summer and fall 2024. The A-level assortment is slated for summer. One host hoped Walmart would bring back the rest of the G2 Stunticons, but Chris said the Starseekers take that slot. [Source: TFW2005]
New Listings for Transformers EarthSpark Deluxe
New EarthSpark Deluxe listings name Jawbreaker, Thrash, Aftermath and Prowl. One host is most interested in Prowl, likely a rerun of the Cyberverse mold, because his old copy has yellowed. Jawbreaker and Thrash graduate from Warrior Class, and Aftermath may be a code name or a season two character. [Source: TFW2005]
Skybound’s Transformers (2023) Comic Series, 4-Page Preview of Issue #1
Skybound’s preview gives the first look at interior art, and the Transformers only appear on the last page. Rob said the heavy inking recalls E.J. Su’s Optimus Prime work. One host was relieved it does not look like Dreamwave. [Source: TFW2005]
Transformers Studio Series SS-105 Deluxe Rise of the Beasts Mirage In-Hand Images
In-hand photos of Studio Series Mirage show a decent Porsche in a modern line. The crew does not hate it, but no one plans to buy it. [Source: TFW2005]
Transformers Generations Selects Voyager Antagony
A photo roundup of Generations Selects Antagony looks good to the crew, and one host has one on preorder. They asked again where the Fractal and Pack Rat two-pack is. Another wishes Hasbro would also do a BotCon Tigatron on the Legacy Ravage mold. [Source: TFW2005]
Hero Icons Adds More Transformers Merchandise
Hero Icons is selling oversized Transformers desk mats with Prime Wars Trilogy box art, about three feet by eighteen inches. They run about $40, and Brian bought the G2 Superion mat during the show. [Source: not found]
Reproduction Transformers: The Movie Posters
Vice Press is selling remastered Transformers: The Movie posters restored by Matt Ferguson. The Japanese poster is limited to 2,000 and the larger UK poster to 200. Don still has the original poster he got in Greensboro in the 1980s. [Source: not found]
Robosen Plans a Display Base for Its Optimus Prime
Robosen is adding a display base for its Optimus Prime that appears to charge it, add RGB lighting and possibly integrate with smart home devices. Diecast saw the prototype at TFCon and is excited it will let the robot display powered off in robot mode. [Source: not found]
Adult Transformers Halloween Costumes
New adult Halloween costumes for Megatron and Starscream join existing Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Arcee costumes. The crew found the Megatron horrifying and the Arcee unsettling, while Starscream comes off best. [Source: not found]
What We Got This Week
Chris
Chris got a Kingdom Paleotrex from Discord member Pathfinder 2883, from his Amazon wishlist. Discord member the gooch made him an offer he could not refuse on a complete Unite Warriors Megatronia. Chris thinks its color scheme works better than Victoria’s, and he loves the combined sword. Now only Baldigus and Thunder Mayhem remain on his Combiner Wars list.
Diecast
In a TFSource sale, Diecast got the Fans Toys US-version Thomas homage and a limited Make Toys seeker redeco.
Don
Don’s G.I. Joe and Masters of the Universe pickups were off-topic. On topic, Studio Series Brawn arrived today.
Matt
Matt had nothing this week.
Rob
Rob’s pickups were off-topic.
Brian
Brian finally got the orange G2 Jazz from the Toxitron Collection for $12 from Walmart online. He had forgotten the toy lacks the four wings and finds it less pretty than he expected. After a bad week, he also bought the boxed Hobby GoBots set at about 25% under the going rate, after regretting selling his first one.