Agora Models, specialized in big-scale modeling, have update their website with images and information about their new officially licensed G1 Optimus Prime Die-Cast Metal Model Kit.

This is an impressive 600-part fully poseable Die-Cast Metal kit with lights, sound and voice effects which stands 78 cm / 31 inches tall once assembled with a weight of 11 kilos approximately. You can also buy a display base separately for the ultimate display in your collection.

This is sure an ambitious, detailed and expensive build set, specially if you consider all the metal pieces. It will be delivered in parts according to three different payments plans to spread the cost in 9 months, 1 year or two years that you can find on Agora Models website. The first pack will be shipped in January/February 2023.

See all the mirrored images, a promotional video of the color prototype, and the complete product description after the break. Interested in this new Optimus Prime figure? Let us know your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

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Via Korean website DCInside we have some new images of the possible upcoming new Transformers Legacy Magnificus/Shattered Glass Perceptor.

Following our first small images of this Microman-inspired black redeco of the Studio Series SS 86-11 Deluxe Perceptor with a new toy-inspired retooled head with a mask, now we have fully transformed images showing robot, microscope and tank mode. Take this with caution since we are yet to see an official confirmation about this figure. We had seen this deco before with the 2005 E-Hobby exclusive Magnificus and it was also repurposed as Shattered Glass Perceptor.

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

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Hasbro’s designer Sam Smith, via his Instagram account, has treated us with some great turnaround videos of the new Transformers Legacy Leader Class Transmetal II Megatron.

We have not only two 360-view videos of Blackout in robot and alt mode but Sam’s comments about the development of the Legacy incarnation of the merciless Predacon leader in his Transmetal II dragon form.

Pre-orders for Megatron and the rest of the new Legacy and Studio Series reveals can be found on this link. Not much left to say, so you click on each title to watch Megatron’s robot mode and dragon mode videos. Alternatively, you can watch a YouTube mirror after the jump together with Sam’s comments about this new Legacy figure.

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Via their Twitter, Hasbro Pulse have announced that a new Transformers Fan Stream will be taking place next Tuesday, August 16th:

“#Transformers fans, #RollOut and onto our YouTube channel on August 16th at 11:00am ET for an exciting #HasbroPulse #Fanstream! Join the #Bots on the Transformers team as they take to the stream to bring YOU exciting franchise and product news, reveals, and pre-order information!”

Presumably we will be seeing the alt-modes and accessories for SDCC’s Legacy reveals, and possibly some other things like Studio Series or Shattered Glass.

Sound off on what you’re hoping to see in the discussion thread!

Japanese Publisher Hero-X had announced a new 2022 edition of popular Transformers Generations Book. and now, we can share for you the cover of the upcoming book.

Hero X have tweeted our first look at the amazing cover art of this book courtesy of artist Yuki Mutaguchi and colors by veteran Transformers artist Kazumasa Yasukuni. This is an amazing cover featuring Optimus Prime, Rodimus Prime and Raiden in the background. This issue will have an special for the 35th anniversary of the “Transformers: The Headmasters” cartoon and Masterpiece MPG Raiden!

The Transformers Generations book 2022 is scheduled for release in July 29th, 2022 for the Japanese market and it’s available for pre-order via Amazon.jp. Click on the bar to see the mirrored art and then let us know your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

Hot on the heels of the reveal of Transformers Legacy Wreck N’ Rule Collection Bulkhead, now Hasbro designer Mark “Markclonus” Maher on Instagram have shared images of the color prototype for our viewing pleasure.

Mark also confirmed the references about the deco and the new hammer included with this figure. Read on for his comments:

“Next up is the big man Voyager Bulkhead who is sporting his new AOE Hound camouflage paintjob.

As you can see, he is also wielding a new hammer accessory that is more of a trophy after defeating his rival decepticon Brakedown.

Its looking like alot of people are really feeling this capsule program and I couldn’t be happier about it. I had a whole slew of characters slated for this program. With the overwhelming feedback here I might be able to get the rest of the boys I know all of you want. I’m right dere with all of you fans!

But Mark my words “Wreck N Rule” forever!”

You can already pre-order Bulkhead and the other Wreck N’ Rule Collection figures revealed these days:

Transformers Legacy Wreck N Rule Springer @ Amazon
Transformers Legacy Wreck N Rule Leadfoot and Masterdominus @ Amazon
Transformers Legacy Wreck N Rule Impactor and Spindle @ Amazon
Transformers Legacy Wreck N Rule Bulkhead @ Amazon

See the new images after the jump and share your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

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Courtesy of Hasbro designer Mark Maher, via his Instagram account, we can share for you images and information of the recently revealed Transformers Legacy Wreck ‘N Rule Collection Impactor and Spindle.

Impactor is a retool and redeco War For Cybertron Impactor featuring a new chest, deco and head inspired by the Marvel UK comics. Spindle is basically the Fossilizer Paleotrex with some new parts and deco.

As usual, Mark also tells us some interesting facts about the development of these figures. Did you know that Shogo Hasui worked on these figures too? Can you spot the homage to Power Core Combiners Grimstone in Spindle?

See all the images after the break as well as Mark’s comments from his Instagram post. Then let us know your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

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Hasbro’s designer Sam Smith, via his Instagram account, has treated us with some great turnaround videos of the recently revealed Masterpiece Movie MPM-13 Blackout.

We have not only two 360-view videos of Blackout in robot and alt mode but an extra video featuring Scorponok. To top it all, Sam is also sharing very interesting comments about the development of the Masterpiece version of one of the most well-remembered Decepticons from the live-action movies.

Update: Sam Smith have just uploaded a set of CAD file comparison images of MPM Blackout and SS Blackout/Grindor for those wondering about scale.

Not much left to say, so you click on each title to watch Blackout robot mode video, Blackout alt mode video and Scorponok video. Alternatively, you can watch a YouTube mirror after the jump together with Sam’s comments after the jump.

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The official Hasbro China Transformers Weibo account have shared a new official stop-motion video, this time featuring a “crossover” of Transformers brands and products.

We can see Studio Series Core Ravage, War For Cybertron Siege Soundwave, Killerbody’s Bumblebee Movie Optimus Prime helmet and Flame Toys Furai Model Windblade. Soundwave and Windblade have a dancing competition with the Transformers Cybertron tune!

Watch the video here or a YouTube mirror after the jump as well as some screencaps. Let us know your impressions on the 2005 Board!

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