It’s the annual prediction show, and the crew lays out what 2024 holds for Transformers.
Diecast bets on HasLab Metroplex, Matt on HasLab Devastator, and Chris on a Transformers One delay to 2025.
In the news, Earth Mode Hound moves from Buzzworthy Bumblebee to a Selects Autobot five-pack.
A Dr. Yellow Masterpiece Trainbot leaks, and the Transformers One UK release date slips.
2024 Predictions
Diecast
Diecast predicts a second Titan repaint, a second Masterpiece Jazz and continued revenue decline at Hasbro. His bold prediction is HasLab Metroplex.
Don
Don predicts MP-51+ or a Headmaster Arcee, likely from threezero. He also expects Killer Jar figures and Studio Series figures based on comic designs.
Matt
Matt carries over HasLab Devastator, tied to the 40th anniversary. He also predicts Deluxe Windcharger, Seaspray and Powerglide, and a Junkion troop builder pack.
Rob
Rob predicts a Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire refresh of Ectotron and Tidal Wave as the SDCC flagship. His darkest pick is Bain Capital breaking Hasbro up.
Chris
Chris predicts Transformers One slips to 2025 and Deluxes hit $28.99. He expects Walmart’s Star Seekers capsule to skip shelves and land at Ross. His bold call is a Kiss Players theme in the 2025 leaks.
Brian
Brian predicts more online-only SKUs, price increases and more reuse of old molds and reissues. His last prediction is simply Thunderclash.
News
Listing for Selects Autobot Multipack
Earth Mode Hound, last seen as a Buzzworthy Bumblebee render, moves to a Selects Deluxe five-pack. The other four are Wheeljack, Sunstreaker, Jazz and Trailbreaker. The crew hopes for cartoon decos in opaque plastic. JT Prime gets the credit. [Source: TFW2005]
Dr. Yellow Masterpiece Trainbot Retailer Catalog Leak
A retailer catalog shows a new Trainbot based on the Dr. Yellow inspection train. The crew wonders if it starts a second set or stands alone. [Source: Ruten]
Transformers One Movie Release Date Pushed Back in the United Kingdom
The UK date slipped by about a month. The crew worries the US date could follow. [Source: TFW2005]
The crew notes Burning Optimus Primal’s head is blue like the Masterpiece, which one host traces to the movie. The original Burning Convoy toy still looks better to them. [Source: TFW2005]
40th Anniversary Retro Soundwave In-Hand Look
The bright blue body looks great to the crew. One host wishes the tape door were opaque, as in the animation. [Source: Snakas Blog]
Mark’s posing sells Commander Class Magmatron as a clear upgrade over the original toy. The crew credits designers sharing their own work on Instagram. [Source: Instagram]
Core Class Mohawk can’t match the excitement of Magmatron, though the crew is glad the character exists. [Source: Instagram]
Transport to Oblivion Recording Session Part 2
Part two of the recording session is on YouTube, with outtakes and alternate takes. [Source: YouTube]
Legacy Evolution Medix Found at US Retail
Medix finally turned up at a Walgreens in Illinois. [Source: TFW2005]
G1 Transformers Podpals Mini Plush Found at US Retail
The mini plushes are $1.25 at Dollar Tree, and Brian thinks his kids would love them. [Source: TFW2005]
What We Got This Week
Brian
Brian got the Walmart retro Shrapnel. He likes it more than Kickback, though he isn’t as attached to it.
Chris
Chris got EarthSpark Warrior Class Thrash, a gift from Brian, and calls it the best Thrash available. He also found the Rise of the Beasts Weaponizer Arcee and Cheetor two-pack, though his Arcee has a cracked wrist. He also got Legacy Bludgeon and Studio Series 86 Ratchet secondhand.
Rob
Rob had nothing in Transformers this week.
Matt
Matt had nothing in Transformers this week.
Don
Don got Legacy United Animated Optimus Prime and calls it a solid Voyager, though one peg is very tight. He also got Tasmanian Kid, Tigerhawk from Hasbro Pulse and Fans Hobby’s Hydra.
Diecast
Diecast got Core Class Mohawk and calls it his favorite Core Class of 2024 so far. He also got Studio Series Scrapheap, the DNA Design upgrade kit for Animated Prowl and Super7 Ultimates Alligaticon.