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MP-42 Cordon, toy-colored MP-29+ Shockwave and MP-36+ Megatron lead a week of Masterpiece reveals, still with no trigger crotch. Badcube’s Masterpiece-scale Sideswipe and Red Alert baffle the crew, and MP-41…
Hasbro buys Saban Brands, and the crew wonders whether the Robots in Disguise dub could finally come home. Machinima’s Power of the Primes premieres with a slow first episode. Plus…
Hasbro posts a first-quarter loss and blames the Toys R Us liquidation. Studio Series Thundercracker escapes Toys R Us exclusivity, MAAS Toys shows a Tetrajet Starscream, and TF Dream Factory’s…
A 13-dollar Trypticon sighting at Ollie’s sends fans hunting. Maketoys reveals unofficial Masterpiece Skywarp and Thundercracker, Cyberverse Ultra and Ultimate packaging lands, and TakaraTomy recalls Encore God Fire Convoy.
X2Toys reveals Giga Raiden, yet another unofficial Optimus Prime. Octopunch returns in Power of the Primes Wave 3, Rescue Bots Academy gets a new voice cast, and Garry Chalk heads…
Power of the Primes Nemesis Prime leaks through an official Russian page. The Encore God Fire Convoy reissue looks sharp but pricey, and Studio Series Leaders hit shelves early. Plus…
Toys R Us starts liquidating, and a company plans to bring back KB Toys. Don, a former KB employee, weighs in. Flame Toys’ licensed Tarn and the Encore God Fire…
Toys R Us is reportedly preparing to liquidate its US stores, and UK stores close within six weeks. Studio Series figures turn up early in Kansas and Washington. Plus Chris…
Outback gets his name back as Power of the Primes reveals land at Australia Toy Fair. Cyber Battalion Shockwave wins the crew over without knees, and TakaraTomy shows a gorgeous…
Impactor wins the Generations fan vote, and Hasbro hints War for Cybertron will mine G1 Cybertronian modes. Studio Series Grimlock wins over everyone but Matt, and Toys R Us UK…
Is an evergreen Transformers line about to replace Generations? Rob makes the case for a fall brand refresh tied to the Bumblebee movie. Plus Studio Series Bumblebee in package, Meijer…
Hasbro outsells Mattel for the first time in 24 years. Transformers Authentics hit Dollar General, Studio Series Deluxe Wave 1 turns up on a Peruvian shipping list, and three unofficial…