Thanks to TFW2005 member UltraAlanMagnus for sharing with us a Transformers: Rescue Bots commercial for two back-to-back season premiere epsidoes. It seems that a new Autobot will be appearing in the show’s next episodes. The first new episodes for the fourth season of Transformers: Rescue Bots will air on Saturday, April 23 on Discovery Family at 8 AM ET. Check out the video in the link provided above!
Rescue Bots Season 4 Episode 4 Plus One Details
Thanks to Zap2it, we’ve received some small details for the season 4 episode of Rescue Bots: Plus One. We’ve copied the episode description after the jump in case anyone wants to watch the episode with a clean slate. Plus One airs on May 7, 2016.
Enjoy!
Rescue Bots Night Rescue Heatwave and Valor Official Images
Hasbro have added some official images of the Rescue Bots Night Rescue Heatwave and Valor the Lion Bot to their website. Night Rescue Heatwave is a (slightly) redecoed version of the Elite Rescue Heatwave. Valor meanwhile is a new mold, a Rescue Mini-Con who goes from lion to jaws of life styled rescue tool – he’s pretty cool. Check out the images of both after the break.
Daytime Emmy Nominations For Transformers: Robots In Disguise And Rescue Bots
We have received a Press Release stating that Transformers: Robots In Disguise and Rescue Bots have been nominated for the 43rd Annual Daytime Emmy. Hasbro Studios has received four nominations for its work across the TRANSFORMERS and MY LITTLE PONY franchises, marking one of its most successful years to date!
Outstanding Special Class Animated Program – Nomination: Transformers Robots in Disguise (Cartoon Network)
- Executive Producers: Stephen Davis, Jeff Kline, Shuzo John Shiota
- Animation Producer: Therese Trujillo
- Producer: Jack Liang
- Line Producer: Masanari Kubo
Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program – Nomination: Jeff Bennet as Mayor Luskey in Transformers Rescue Bots (Discovery Family)
Outstanding Writing in an Animated Program- Nomination: Transformers Rescue Bots (Discovery Family)
- Writers: Nicole Dubuc, Brian Hohfeld, Greg Johnson
- Story Editors: Cydne Clark, Steve Granat, Andrew R. Robinson
In addition to the Transformers nominations, My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic also received nominations.
Outstanding Original Song -Nomination: “The Magic Inside” in My Little Pony Friendship is Magic (Discovery Family)
- Lyricist & Composer: Daniel Ingram
- Lyricist: Amy Keating Rogers
Transformers Rescue Bots Season 4 Air Dates Revealed
Rescue Bots fans rejoice! The long awaited Season 4 of Transformers Rescue Bots is almost here. According to listings found on entertainment website Zap2it, our heroes will resume their missions in season 4 starting on April 23rd, 2016.
Both episode 1 and 2 are scheduled on the first week of the season, perhaps this means Optimus and the rest of the Rescue Bots will return with a 2-part premiere. Check out the episode synopsis after the break, and don’t forget to mark your calendar or set your DVR for the premiere. [Read more…]
Amazon Transformers Book Listing: September – November 2016
Amazon has been updated with new Transformers Book Listings for the months of September, October and November, 2016.
Previously we informed you that all 5 Transformers: Robots In Disguise Novels will be printed as a compendium edition later this year. However, that particular book is off the listing and replaced by another book containing only 3 of the issues. Transformers Robots in Disguise: Action and Adventure Collection will contain Bumblebee Versus Scuzzard, Drift’s Samurai Showdown and The Trials of Optimus Prime.
New Passport To Reading book containing the story of the Pilot Episode of Transformers: Robots In Disguise will release November this year.
You can check out all 5 new books which will include Rescue Bots, after the jump.
Rescue bots Heroes of Tech DVD
Shout! Factory have announced a new Transformers Rescue Bots DVD. This one is titled “Heroes of Tech”, and features five episodes from the second and third seasons of Transformers Rescue Bots. The episodes featured on the DVD are:
- One For The Ages
- Space Bots
- The Island Of Misfit Tech
- Too Many Kades
- I Have Heard The Robots Singing
It’s another random grab bag of episodes, great for those who want some random episodes of the show, not so great for those who were wanting all of the episodes of the show to be released in sequence.
Transformers Rescue Bots: Heroes of Tech is set for a release on 21 June 2016.
Transformers Mr. Potato Head Minis Wave 2 Pre-Order
Entertainment Earth has posted a pre-order page for Transformers Mr. Potato Head Minis Wave 2. These toys function like regular Mr. Potato Head toys with pieces from robot characters. The newest wave will be available in March and is inspired by Transformers: Rescue Bots. Characters featured in this wave include the Rescue Bots versions of Autobots Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and High Tide. Fans and collectors who want to pre-order this wave can do so at the link above.
Transformers Rescue Bots: Hero Adventures Out Now On iOS
A new mobile game based on Transformers: Rescue Bots is out now on iOS. Transformers Rescue Bots: Hero Adventures will feature 4 Rescue Bots on 5 Rescue Missions to save Griffin Rock from the evil clutches of Dr. Morocco.
Budge Studios™ presents TRANSFORMERS RESCUE BOTS: Hero Adventures! Volcanoes, earthquakes, avalanches, or wildfires—wherever there are disasters, wherever there are people in need of help, you can always count on the Rescue Bots. Work together as a team to rescue the civilians of Griffin Rock from hazardous disasters and Doctor Morocco’s evil Morbots. Complete each mission successfully to earn badges. Transformers Rescue Bots, roll to the rescue!
Check out more images, download links and the full Press Release, after the jump.
Hasbro Toy Fair 2016 Sneak Peek – Titans Return, RID And Rescue Bots
The other major news that came from Hasbro’s Toy Fair 2016 Investor Event is… well… Toys.
Hasbro showcased Titans Return, Robots In Disguise and new Rescue Bots toys.
With Robots In Disguise, Power Surge Optimus Prime was shown.
Transformers: Rescue Bots showed off the new Autobot Quickshadow.
Finally for collectors, the Titans Return toyline was also shown:
- Hardhead
- Sentinel Prime
- Fortress Maximus
- Victorion
- Blaster
Check out the images, after the jump.