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under Beast Wars, Transformers Masterpiece

Well this is a nice surprise – looks like MP-32 Masterpiece Optimus Primal is getting a re-release!  Transformers Rise of the Beasts filming is in full swing bringing the Beast Wars into the Movieverse, Generations is going full on with the Maximals and Predacons, Reissues of the original Beast Wars figures are on shelves, and now one of the best Masterpieces in recent times (IMO) is coming back.

MP-32 will be available through US Retailers starting NOW.  Retail is about $140 USD and he’s due to ship in 2022.  Hit our sponsors below to secure your copy!

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under All News

Thanks to some new reports on the web and the 2005 Boards, we have possible breakdowns of several next year’s store exclusives Transformers.

This list complements our previous rumored upcoming Generations Legacy, Studio Series & Generations Selects figures for 2022. As usual take it with a grain of salt until we find a proper official confirmation. We won’t spoil the fun but we can mention that we have the return of a popular black redeco using his original Japanese name for the first time in the US market, a fan-favorite Masterpiece Movie Decepticon and a key Beast Wars Character among others. Click on the discussion link below to read all the information in our forums.

under Generation 1, Generations / Classics, Japanese Transformers

Hasbro held a livestream earlier today with voice actor extraordinaire @JustCrhisSabat aka the voice of Dragonball/Z/Super VEGETA. Evan and Amanda from the Transformers team went over the Haslab Victory Saber crowdfunding project, the history of the Japanese cartoons including Victory, and more. The big capper for us here though were the first color renders of the Victory Saber toy. Read on to check them out, and hit Chris Sabat’s twitter for a replay of the stream!

If you live in the US, Canada or the UK don’t miss the chance to support the Haslab Crowdfund Transformers Victory Saber which has got OVER 9,000 backers at the moment and it’s closer to the goal of 11000 backers.

Update: HD images added.

Update 2: Video spins of each model have been added after the break!

Update 3: Thanks to our very own newsie Sol Fury for pointing out that Star Saber’s shield is visible on top of the combined V-Star alt mode! This could be the mysterious third tier of the crowdfunding.

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under Transformers Cyberverse

Courtesy of Instagram user @PaxCybertron we can share for you some in-hand images of the new Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Class Energon Armor Ramjet. 

Ramjet is part of the new Cyberverse Wave 10 Ultra class (together with a Skullcruncher repack). This new mold has been spotted only in Singapore, Chile and the US prior to any official reveal. It features a pretty nice robot mode with a decent range of poseability, a detailed alt mode and the characteristic “Energon Armor” gimmick of the Ultra Class toys. this time with a eagle-inspired armor.

See the images after the jump and then sound off on the 2005 Boards!

under Transformers Movie (Just Movie), Transformers Movie Toys & Products

Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner, CFO Deb Thomas, and eOne CEO Darren Throop attended Goldman Sachs 30th Annual Communacopia Conference this morning.

During the event, Mr. Goldner stated that some toys will be delayed by a quarter due to prevailing logistic concerns. He explained that as an example, a toy that was supposed to release in quarter 3 will be pushed to quarter 4 (late 2021 – early 2022). However, the company did not specify which toys will experience this delay. On a happier note, Brian Goldner stated that they are seeing gradual ease in the situation. The toy giant is using all kinds of tactics including the usage of additional ports to circumnavigate the issue.

Also due to COVID-19 pandemic, eOne will evaluate Hasbro movie releases on a case-by-case basis. Some movies will release theatrically with a shorter theatrical window as opposed to the usual 90-days before hitting home video. Some will directly shift to streaming. CEO of eOne confirmed that Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts and the upcoming Dungeons & Dragons movie will see a theatrical release, but did not elaborate on the release window period (90 Days vs. 45 Days). However, Mr. Throop stated that a shorter window will benefit merchandise sales.

Brian Goldner stated that more entertainment content is on its way for properties such as Transformers, G.I. Joe, My Little Pony, and Risk.

under Generations / Classics

Once again the official Hasbro China Transformers Weibo account treated us with a very nice and fun Transformers War For Cybertron & Studio Series 86 Official Stop Motion for your viewing pleasure.

The video features several War For Cybertron and Studio Series 86 figures in a brief adventure to celebrate the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival. We can see Galvatron, Cyclonus, Scourge, Wheeljack, Slug & Daniel, Wheeljack and Wingfinger. Pay attention to the final “credits” for a curious name.

You can watch the original video here, or a YouTube mirror after the break as well as some screencaps. Let us know your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

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under Generations / Classics, Transformers Movie Toys & Products

Thanks to various reports on the web and the 2005 Boards, we have rumored breakdowns of next year’s Transformers lines.

This is quite a big amount of information about upcoming Generations Legacy, Studio Series & Generations Selects figures but take it with a grain of salt until we find a proper official confirmation. We won’t spoil the fun, so click on the discussion link below to read all the information in our forums.

under Transformers Cyberverse, Transformers Sightings

Thanks to 2005 Boards member ahchu we can confirm that the new Transformers Cyberverse Wave 10 Ultra Class is out at US retail.

This wave consists of a new Energon Armor Ramjet mold (found only in Singapore and Chile so far) and a re-release of Energon Armor Skullcruncher in the new Cyberverse Season 4 packaging.

Happy hunting!