Takara Tomy’s Synergenex initiative crosses Transformers with Zoids, Godzilla, Macross and more, including Studio Series 86 Grimlock as a Godzilla Megatron. Super7 ReAction figures turn up at Target as blind boxes, and the crew says no thank you. Chris explains the misassembled heels on first-run Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime. Late in the show, MPG-14 Godbomber and the Triple Takeover three-pack get their first looks. In What We Got This Week, Diecast hauls in convention finds and Chris lights up a surprisingly nice Matrix of Leadership.
News
Beast Wars: The Album Is Out on Streaming
Beast Wars: The Album, originally due in June, is now on streaming platforms, including YouTube. One host notes the cues sound great and run about two minutes each. A highlight is the Superman-style track from the episode Victory, where Optimus Primal catches the falling Axalon. [Source: YouTube]
First-Run Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime Has Misassembled Heels
The first run of Studio Series 86 Optimus Prime has its heel pieces, the truck’s taillights, installed on the wrong feet. Chris explains the fix means knocking out a straight pin and swapping sides, which lines up the sculpted detail. It is purely cosmetic, since the toy transforms and stands fine. The crew notes Power of the Primes Elita-1 had a similar swapped-toe issue. [Source: TFW2005]
Takara Tomy Announces the Synergenex Crossover Initiative
Takara Tomy’s Synergenex initiative includes collaborations with Toho, Zoids, Diaclone and even Macross. One host joked that Harmony Gold felt a disturbance in the lawsuit force. One figure blends Optimus Prime with the Zoid Shield Liger, likely with a Dianaut as its pilot. A Monster Hunter crossover is also on the way. [Source: TFW2005]
Closer Look at Synergenex Godzilla x Transformers
The Godzilla x Transformers figures turn Studio Series 86 Grimlock into Megatron as Godzilla and Kingdom Laser Optimus Prime into Mechagodzilla. One host loves it. Another wishes they had remolded more, instead of a crossover logo worn on the chest like a Halloween costume. Someone online compared them to Don Post costumes. [Source: TFW2005]
Cyberworld Listings Reveal the EarthSpark Successor
JT Prime shared listings for Cyberworld, the successor to EarthSpark, including Skybite, Scorponok, Snarl and Off Road. One host says it has more Cyberverse energy than EarthSpark. Another is curious about Megabull, possibly a Megatron bull or bulldozer. [Source: TFW2005]
Studio Series Transformers One Deluxe Elita-1 Listing Found
JT Prime also found a listing for a Studio Series Transformers One deluxe Elita-1. The show notes briefly called it Studio Series 86, a typo. [Source: TFW2005]
Burger King Transformers One Kids Meal Toys Revealed
Burger King’s full Transformers One kids meal assortment includes three figurines and three car versions of the same characters. [Source: TFW2005]
Hot Wheels Optimus Prime Truck Joins the 2025 Basic Line
A Hot Wheels x Transformers Optimus Prime truck will join the Hot Wheels basic line in 2025. [Source: TFW2005]
Super7 ReAction Figures Arrive as Blind Boxes
Super7’s 40th anniversary ReAction figures are now at Target as blind boxes, without the card art. One commenter paid $14.99, and the crew says no thank you. One host notes most people buy ReAction figures only for the card art. Another bought just one, Unicron, because that toy never existed before. [Source: TFW2005]
Breaking News: First Look at MPG-14 Godbomber
Late in the show, Chris shared the first look at MPG-14 Godbomber, which stands about as tall as Super Ginrai. One host thinks Godbomber looks more like its anime self than Super Ginrai does. The full God Ginrai will likely run about $500. One host says it hasn’t done anything for him. [Source: TFW2005]
Breaking News: Dramatic Capture Series Triple Takeover
The next Dramatic Capture set packs Astrotrain, Coronation Starscream and Blitzwing. Astrotrain gets a clean deco for the first time, and Blitzwing’s colors look more animation-accurate. Chris notes it is the first set without furniture. Don can already buy that Starscream and Blitzwing at retail, and would rather wait for Overcharge. Wheeljack64 in the Discord thinks the shoulder armor was remolded. [Source: TFW2005]
Breaking News: Bump of Chicken Optimus Prime
Japanese band Bump of Chicken is getting its own Optimus Prime. One host likes it more than he should but will only buy it if it turns up cheap on Suruga-ya. [Source: TFW2005]
Breaking News: Studio Trigger Teases a 40th Anniversary Short
Blade Raider shared word in the Discord that Studio Trigger is making a Transformers 40th anniversary animated short. Blade hopes it leads to a series, as with Gridman, but the crew isn’t holding its breath. [Source: Anime News Network]
What We Got This Week
Don
Don had nothing in Transformers this week.
Diecast
Diecast came back from the NJCC and Realm of Collectors show with a haul. He got Power of the Primes Novastar, Repugnus and Grotusque for $25 each. He also grabbed the 2007 movie leader Megatron and Revenge of the Fallen leader Megatron for about $20 each. At the Realm of Collectors party, he won a gold threezero MDLX Optimus Prime Year of the Dragon edition.
Brian
Brian finally got Rise of the Beasts Beast Mode Optimus Prime, a fun talking toy rather than a collectible. From John DeLuna’s eBay sales, he won the Beast Wars Second Big Moss versus Autostinger set. He also opened his first Yolopark, an Optimus Prime he hasn’t assembled yet, and calls the finish gorgeous.
Rob
Rob had nothing in Transformers this week.
Matt
Matt got Marvel Legends Death’s Head, who appeared in Transformers comics. The figure is built on the Colossus body and comes with an axe, mace and shield.
Chris
Chris bought a complete Autotrooper from a small online shop. He also tracked down the Disguise Matrix of Leadership costume accessory for $20 shipped after Amazon pulled its listing. It is sturdy, fits large hands and lights up a bright blue, though it rolls on a tabletop.