For those that missed out on the Transformers X Top Gun Maverick collaboration figure, good news. Walmart will be exclusively re-releasing the figure for pre-order on July 21st, 2022. This is the first day of SDCC 2022, which is based in San Diego where a lot of the original and assuming new movie takes place. No word yet on price or ship dates, stay tuned for more information as it pops!
Transformers: Collaborative: Top Gun Mash-Up, Maverick Robot
(Ages 8 and Up/ Approx. Retail Price: $44.99/ Available: October 2022)
Worlds collide in this TRANSFORMERS-Top Gun mash-up pack! The iconic Grumman F-14 Tomcat jet from the original Top Gun film is a TRANSFORMERS robot, called MAVERICK (not to be confused with that other guy)! Who makes a better wingman than a TRANSFORMERS robot? MAVERICK stands at 7 inches in robot mode and can convert from robot to classic Grumman F-14 Tomcat jet mode in 25 steps. He includes a screen-inspired miniature motorcycle accessory. This bot is always ready to go vertical in jet mode. This Maverick robot figure also features folding jet wings, movie-inspired details, a helmet design inspired by the 2022 Top Gun: Maverick film, and 4 missile accessories that can be mounted on the figure’s arms in robot mode, and under wings in jet mode.
TRANSFORMERS robots have always been MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE, but now, through the TRANSFORMERS Collaborative, fans can experience these larger than life characters as they team-up, mash-up, and meet up with other characters, teams, and people who share this same special quality. Available for pre-order July 21 exclusively at Walmart.com (link not active yet).
ezim93
What bugs me about this is the description makes it sound like it doesn't come with the volley ball. Much as I'm kind of kicking myself for missing this the first time it'd suck if they cut one of the more fun accessories from this.
Matrixbeast
If I do fold and grab one, I'm probably gonna try and get in contact with a customizer to turn him either into Hooligan or Leader-1.
octobotimus
Yellowing seems to be an issue with 50% of Hasbro’s figures now…
Vanya
I missed out the first time, but I'm gonna make sure to snag him this time.
And when I do, I'm painting him up as "Skyfire", lol.
linkinparkirony
i got this guy some months ago at TFCon and have been very pleased with it. Glad more people will be able to get this guy.
my dad will probably want one for his work desk
Onyxstrike
Well there's this thing called "partner contracts and store exclusivity". Hope this helps.
Robogeek28
With the few G2 releases there are this year, how this hasn't been remolded for Cyberjet usage as an exclusive somewhere just blows my mind.
f-primusunicron
If they released it in a better grey plastic, but i doubt it
Hanzkaz
I'm hoping we get a deco without all the 'grime'.
Magnus1701
I love F-14s and have since I was a kid, but this the one crossover figure I\'ve passed on so far. Just not a fan of the colors and proportions. I am however glad for those that missed out on the original release getting another shot at it.
Optimus1138
Yeah, this might be the best way to get a truly Macrossy Jetfire. Leave off the super parts and let a 3rd party company handle those (as long as they at least include ports where they can attach).
Hanzkaz
F14's my favourite jet of ANY era. There's nothing quite like it.
In any case, this jet-bot in Macross Valkyrie colours would be bought on sight.
Sovietbot
And also RM R-Blade!
He's a big Jetfire fanboy, which explains his colors.
![[IMG]](https://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/3/3a/RM-toy_RBlade.jpg)
Cyber Silver
I've been a defender of this mold since the beginning, I'm so glad I can finally get my hands on this without paying aftermarket.
Might even buy a flight stand for him, the F14 is my favorite of the era
Megatron118
Dang, I didn’t know yellowing was an issue with this mold
Slyf5
And Hasbro can't reissue Earthrise Soundwave…
UndeadScottsman
I find it funny that the first half of this thread was people talking about the positives of this figure and then the secind half was people speaking as if it was universally reviled.
MrUniqZ
He's stupid expensive now so…I'm glad to hear this. I wanted one to mod…it's a great mold for that.
Megatron118
I harped on this back when it first came out, but I’m probably going to get it this time. With some basic panel lining with a marker or pencil, it’ll look pretty decent. And I still love the headsculpt. Plus, as a student naval aviator, I feel semi-obligated to own it lol
Hanzkaz
I'm hoping they'll improve the deco. I liked the second Ectotron far better than the first one. I'd like it to be a similar case with Maverick.