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Here’s something cool for you. Stores such as this Kroger in Fort Wayne are getting Bumblebee store displays consisting of an awesome large Bumblebee artwork, with a big banner advertising the December 21st release date, and of course lots of mechandise. Some of the things on offer look rather cool like a mug shaped like Generation 1 Bumblebee’s head, and a thermos with Movie Bumblebee’s Cybertronian designation B-127 stamped on the side.

Check out some images of the display attached to this post.

under Generation 1

Thanks to 2005 Boards member Nevermore for giving us the heads up of the Cyber Commander Optimus Prime and Bumblebee Available via Amazon website.

These figures are simple but but big 11-inch tall toys that transform in easy 6 steps. They are quite old in fact, Bumblebee was released while back in 2015 and Optimus Prime is a redeco of the 2015 figure that was first found at retail in Taiwan last year. Both have been available only in some international markets, and this is our first proper release of these molds in the US.

You can find Cyber Commander Bumblebee and Optimus Prime via Amazon.com for $19.90. You can check out all the images attached to this news post after the jump.

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– Transformers Power of the Primes – Leader Wave 3 – Optimal Optimus
– Perfect Effect – PE-DX06 Beast Gorira
– TFC Toys – P01-06N Poseidon Noir – Limited Edition
– Diaclone Reboot – DA-26 Waruder Suit Dark Cathode Type – Set of 2
– DNA Design – DK-06 – Grimlock Upgrade Kit
– DNA Design – DK-01 – Devastator Upgrade Kit
– MP-17+ Transformers Masterpiece Prowl Anime Version
– Transformers Power of the Primes – Deluxe Wave 3 – Set of 3
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under Generation 1, Transformers Movie Toys & Products

Join The Buzz! As we are getting closer to the Premiere of the Bumblebee movie, more merchandising is surfacing around US retail stores.

This time we have a nice Bumblebee Movie “Bumblebee’s Garage” Kids T-Shirt. It features a cool Bumblebee art with the movie logos, ideal for new young fans. It was found at Walmart in Auburn, Indiana for only $6.97.

There are also some G1-inspired items for kids available. A G1 style kids T-shirt (featuring Optimus Prime, Hot Rod, Bumblebee and Grimlock) and a pair of nice licensed G1 Bumblebee slippers. These were spotted at a Walmart in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. 

We are glad Transformers merchandising is hitting shelves. Click on the bar to see the images and share your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

under 3rd Party Unlicensed

New Third Part Company Transform Element has shown the gray prototype of their first project: MM-01 Hornets Tiger (T-Beast Bumblebee).

The images were shared via Transform Element Weibo, and we have a very original and different take on Bumblebee. Rather than a vehicle mode, this incarnation of Bumblebee transforms into a mechanical tiger. The robot mode features a G1-inspired head and a chest similar to the Movie Bumblebee Camaro.

This design comes from the doujin artbook (non official) Transformers T-Beast by Kuramochi Zukan Group, which take G1 characters into mechanical beast modes. However Transform Element is no the first company to use this concept. Collectors should remember Generation Toys already released other T-Beast characters before: GT-10 Optimus Primal, and GT-11 Red Bull (Beast Sideswipe). DX9 and Generations Toys are also working on a Rodimus Tiger.

If you are looking for something original and different for your collections, we are sure you will be interested in all the images we have mirrored after the jump. Don’t forget to share your impressions on the 2005 Boards! 

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under Robots in Disguise 201x

We got some good news for Robots In Disguise fans in Australia. A new DVD release is coming with the Robots in Disguise: Combiner Force: Freedom Fighters DVD.

Via Stack Magazine Australia we can confirm that this new DVD release is scheduled for December 5th, 2018for only AUD $14.99 ($10.66). One interesting detail, revealed via the Sanity website, is that the total running time is 132 minutes which should be equating to 6 episodes. This should be the final Robots In Disguise DVD Australian release, bringing the final episodes of the series.

You can now click on the bar and let us know your impressions at the 2005 Boards!

under Comics

Transformers artist Kei Zama shares a treat for your optics, with her posts of the A and Retailer Incentive Covers for Optimus Prime #24!

Here are my Optimus Prime #24 covers. Amazing powerful colors by Josh Burcham! This is the last Optimus Prime cover I can share.

Written by John Barber, edited by David Mariotte and featuring letters by Tom B. Long with interior art by Sara Pitre-Durocher and Andrew Griffith, is this issue on your 10/17 pull list? See the process visible in the artwork attached to this post, then join in the discussion on the 2005 boards!

under Transformers Movie Toys & Products, Transformers Sightings

Good news for Canadian collectors. The new Studio Series SS-15 Highway Freedom Bumblebee & Charlie was spotted At Toys”R”Us Canada.

This set contains  SS-01 Camaro Bumblebee mold featuring new customizable parts for the alt mode, and a Charlie Watson figurine. This pack was planned originally as a ToysRUs exclusive, but it made it’s way at Target in the US and then available via US online retailers.

Since ToysRUs stores are still running in Canada, this pack is finally available there via ToysRUs Canada website and in physical stores (reported by 2005 Boards member neevnav) for CAD $39.99 ($30.67 approximately).

And Canadian fans are getting even more exclusives. The Transformers: Cyberverse Warrior Class Thundercracker is also available at ToysRUs Canada website for CAD $19.99 ($15.33 approximately).

Happy hunting to all Canadian fans!

under Transformers Cyberverse

Hasbro’s official YouTube channel posted Cube, episode 7 of Transformers: Cyberverse!

Bumblebee learns how he first met Windblade and they both discover that Starscream is going to sabotage the Cube Championship game.

Remember to check out previous installments and then share your impressions of the series so far on the 2005 boards!

(Note: as these may be region-blocked, your viewing mileage will vary).

Episode 1 “Fractured”

Episode 2 “Memory”

Episode 3 “Allspark”

Episode 4 “The Journey”

Episode 5: “Whiteout”

Episode 6: “Megatron is My Hero”

under Transformers Movie (Just Movie)

Thanks to several Twitter users, we now have quite a lot of images from the Universal CityWalk Transformers: Bumblebee Buzz Weekend.

Hosted by Hasbro, the event featured many toys from the Bumblebee lineup as well as licensed merchandise including Disguise Inc costumes and accessories, Bumblebee sunglasses and Villy Custom limited edition cruiser.

In the toy front, the fans got to see Energon Ignitors series, Showcase Helmet, Studio Series Volkswagen Bumblebee and the Titan Changers.

A giant screen also broadcasted G1 episodes.

Speaking of giant, a life-sized statues of Bumblebee was also in display.

Supporting actor Jorge Lendeborg Jr. (Charlie Watson’s friend Memo) graced the event to give an introduction to the upcoming movie.

We thank Hasbro, Disguise Inc, Michael J Francis, Michael Dequina, Collider, and last but certainly not the least; Transformers fan M Sipher for the wonderful set of images we mirrored with this news post.