Coming to us this evening are two very unexpected reveals: Buzzworthy Earth Mode Hound and DOTM Hatchet!
The photos in question only show them in their robot modes for now – hopefully we’ll be seeing their alt modes soon as well.
Stay tuned for more info on these as it comes in and let us know your first impressions on the boards!
Hasbro Designer Mark Maher continues the behind the scenes looks at new Transformers figures tonight as he’s now posted one on his Instagram for the recently-revealed Velocitron Leader Galaxy Shuttle!
“Welcome Velocitron Speedia 500’s Leader GALAXY SHUTTLE. Now I know what some of you are going to say, he should be alot larger as he appears on the Transformers animated Victory series. The G1 toy did have a third mode but it wasn’t a sweet choochoo train. Well all aboard the crazy train because when I found this alt head in the mold from Siege Astrotrain I started spinning in my computer chair yellin “Wooooo”!!! Full blown Ric Flair strutting around my room!!
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One of my favorite things when I was a Master Model Artist for Transformers was when I recieved the first shot of the grey model prototypes shipped in. Most of the time, the extra alt head came in a seperate small baggy unidentified. I used to try and guess what character it was going to become and it soon turned into my favorite lil game!
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So, I didn’t get to work on this design for Astrotrain, but I have a special love for the bot, especially the G1 white version of the toy, def one of my favs as a wee young lad. As I was searching through the mold I stumbled on these images of Galaxies unused head sculpt and I just couldn’t resist.
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So, I did screw on Astrotrain’s head just to take a gander, might have to get back on my custom game and do up a special one for the shelf.
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Now I know some of yall didn’t get to buy this stylish dude, sold out on the Pulse real quick. I don’t have the info on anymore stock or release info either, so hang in there 😅 I unfortunately don’t know who from TT designed this awesome figure either. Sorry 😞! They did a fantastic job though, because this toy rules! Lots of fun! I do wonder if the designer that drew the sculpt for the launch pad realized it could be painted as a duel purpose helicopter pad 🤔
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Well this dude was a blast…off! 🚀 (oof dad joke)”
TFW’s Jtprime17 has brought us a very unexpected reveal in the form of the identity and first look at the previously-unknown Legacy Velocitron Leader – turns out it’s Victory Universe Galaxy Shuttle, a retool of Siege Astrotrain!
Check out all the pics and let us know what you think!
Continuing the behind the scenes looks at the Legacy Evolution figure reveals, Hasbro designer Mark Maher has now posted on his Instagram one for the new Junkion character, Scraphook!
“Let me introduce our brand new Legacy Evolution Deluxe Junkion Scraphook!Takara Tomy’s Ejima Takio san really out did himself on this excellent new Junkion cadet. Also, big shout outs to @artguy101 and @marcelomatere on some of the concept art that was made for these new dudes. There was an enormous amount of art, work, and downright passion to make this new team of Junkions come to life! 😅Sweating just thinking about it!! 😂 I couldn’t be more proud of this Evo-Fusion system that is really going to optimize your play experience and overall joy across your past, present, and hopefully future collection!
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First off, just check out this guys steel eye patch and metal mohawk. This guy has all of your favorite junkion style but with so much more awesomeness! Did I mention I used the same color specs with your Studio Series Wreckgar 😉
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For those of you that have been collecting since our Seige line, you will notice that the 5mm post system we have utilized on all our past weaponizers and fossilizers, the same system will be used here. For those of you who are new to this ability, please take a ride on a space bridge portal (youtube) or even better yet, buy some of our fossilizers and start your own combinations to get the hang of the system.
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The key element here, which was shown in the 86 animated Transformers movie that debuted the first Junkions, they were able to fall apart or lose arms and legs and other Junkions could just pick up and utilize those parts as their own arms, legs, weapons, and armor. Not only can you do that with these new Junkion characters but for the first time ever, you will be able to split apart the front and back of their vehicle modes and combine and customize vehicle modes across all our new Junkions!!! 🤯
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You can see me utilizing our Kingdom Deluxe Weaponizer Slammer, WFC Deluxe Brunt, and WFC Deluxe FastTrack for the custom fan builds showcased here.
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But THERES MORE!! Unlike our past weaponizers and fossilizers, our Junkions don’t partsform. Ejima san was able to figure out a way for these Junkions to have your traditional transformation sequence! 🤯 speechless…”
Coming to us from Baidu, we now have a gallery of in-hand pics for the highly-anticipated Legacy Voyager Armada Starscream!
Screamer is looking very nice in this gallery which shows off his robot & vehicle modes, accessories, and some poses. We also have a size comparison – he looks about the same size as Earthrise Voyager Starscream.
Check it out after the break and let us know what you think!
Courtesy of GotBot and Jtprime17, we have what seem to be some new listings for upcoming Collab and Selects Transformers products:
0A5 Tra Gen Collab 5
$54.99 CAD
Tra Gen Selects 1
$35.99 CAD
Tra Gen Selects 2
$299.99 CAD.
All three are mysteries for now, but could the $300 item be the Titan Guardian Robot we had heard about at the end of last year? Only time will tell.
We recommend taking this as a rumor until we receive more info, but until then you can speculate away as to what they might be on the boards!
The Entertainer has now updated with some new images of the previously-reported Titan Changers Optimus Primal toy, this time showing off the figure in its beast mode and packaging. Some nice gorilla mode artwork is featured on the box.
Check it out and let us know what you think!
Coming to us from the currently ongoing Oz Comic Con is our first look at the packaging for the upcoming Transformers Earthspark toyline. The products are out on display and give us a good look at a portion of the toys both in and out of packaging.
Update: Thanks to 2005 Boards member AuroraBorjayls we have some images of Deluxe Bumblebee and Megatron toys which were on display.
Check out the images after the break!
Hasbro Transformers designer Mark Maher has once again taken to his Instagram for another behind the scenes post. This time he’s taking a look at the highly-anticipated Legacy Voyager Armada Starscream!
“Theres alot “more then meets the eye” for this featured Legacy powerhouse, can I get a warm welcome for this Voyager class Armada Starscreeeaaamm!
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It feels good to be able to dive into the Armada series! As most of you realize, this is truly what Legacy is all about, celebrating the rich history of the almost 40 year old brand. All these different styled characters being brought in from different portals to meet in this Legacy multiverse to have updated articulation and style to fit in with your current stellar collection but also bring a little new flare to each bot! Woohoo! This guy is looking hot and spicy!
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I mean, after the last Armada SS Gen Dlx thrilling 30 toy, it seemed like it couldn’t get any better. But,Takara does it again, Ittoku Kuwazu absolutely did a fantastic job with this beauty!
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As I have stated in a past livestream, we did strip those red ops off of the wing sword and in production it will be the same molded grey tone as seen here on his wings. I figured the almighty Star Saber sword would ultimately be his energon infused weapon, considering how epic it is!
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Articulation is on point for this dude! Swipe on to see the pose out fun I had with this awesome figure. The fact that the two shoulder cannons have so much versatility and blast effect compatibility, it just provides so much playtime fun its tremendous!
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For those of you that were wondering, if you want to collect two swords you could untab the underarms in jetmode and place the swords as extensions to the wings.
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Also to note, his great facesculpt features a grey tone deco op to differentiate his look from your usual silver. I hope you dig this delicious decepticon!
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Get ready for Pulsecon, its gonna be a doozy! 😎💁🏻♂️”
TFW’s Jtprime17 has yet another piece of news for us this evening, that being our first look at the upcoming Velocitron Voyager Hot Rod!
The photos he’s provided us with show off the figure’s packaging as well as his robot and vehicle modes along with his accessories. Hot Rod appears to be a redeco of the previous SS86 Voyager figure in slightly darker, more G1 toy-inspired colors.
Check out the images after the break and let us know what you think!