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Get the scoop on what's coming out related to the original Transformers line, G1. Includes updates for Japanese reissues, US re-releases, Knock Off alerts, DVD and Blu-Ray udpates, TF:G1 Statues and Busts, and anything else related to the classic Transformers series.

under Beast Wars, Generation 1, Generations / Classics, Transformers Movie Toys & Products

Tokyo Toy Show 2023 is still going on, and we have some additional pictures from the event thanks to Twitter users @mad_yn, @akihabara_bc, @st01_madox and @02ESyRaez4VhR2l we have images of the figures on display at Takara Tomy booth. We have our first look at some samples of previously revealed figures. Read on for some highlights:

  • Studio Series Beast Awakening (Rise Of The Beasts):
    • Core Freezer
    • Core Arcee
    • Deluxe Airazor
    • Deluxe Bumblebee
    • Voyager Battletrap
    • Voyager Cheetor
    • Voyager Rhinox
    • Leader Scourge
  • Beast Awakening (Rise Of The Beasts Mainline)
    • Deluxe Wheeljack
    • Voyager Optimus Prime
    • Voyager Optimus Primal
    • Beast Power (Beast-Mode) Optimus Prime
    • Beast Power (Beast-Mode) Bumblebee
    • Ultimate Optimus Primal
  • Extra bonus
    • A special Ultimate Optimus Prime “Akiko Wada” version was on display. The figure features Akiko Wada’s face (veteran and famous singer in Japan and now Takara Tomy brand ambassador) as seen in her Papapa Optimus Primal commercial. Not for sale or future release, it was there just for the event.
    • A very impressive cardboard transforming Optimus Primal was on display. It was made from an Ultimate Optimus Primal box by Twitter user @02ESyRaez4VhR2l. You can find step by step videos of his creation on his twitter feed. Also, not for sale or production, just for the show.

See all the new images after the break as well as a video tour courtesy of Hobby Dengeki YouTube Channel. If you missed our first batch of images and information you can find it on this news post. Click on the discussion link below and join to the ongoing discussion on the 2005 Boards!

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under Conventions, Generation 1, Generations / Classics, Japanese Transformers, Transformers Masterpiece, Transformers Movie Toys & Products

As Tokyo Toy Show 2023 begins, pictures from the event have already started popping up all over Twitter. Thanks to Twitter users @akihabara_bc, @b_hongo, and @gadepon we have images of the figures on display at Takara Tomy booth. We have our first look at some samples of previously revealed figures. Read on for some highlights:

  • Beast Wars Again:
    • BWVS-01 Eternal Beast Showdown Optimus Primal vs. Megatron
    • BWVS-02 Stubborn Showdown Rhinox vs. Scorponok
    • BWVS-03 Instant Showdown Cheetor vs. Waspinator
  • Legacy:
    • Titan Class Nemesis
    • Commander Class Armada Optimus Prime
  • Masterpiece:
    • MP-58 Hoist
    • MPG-06 Kaen
    • MPG Raiden
  • Transformers x Canon:
    • Nemesis Prime R5
  • Transformers x Toyota/Jaxa:
    • Lunar Cruiser Prime
  • Beast Awakening (Rise Of The Beasts)
    • Awakening Weapon Clear Red Cheetor
    • Studio Series Rhinox
    • Awakening Change Armor Set Scourge & Scorponok

See the images after the break, including a nice Rise Of The Beasts diorama, and then share your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

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under Generation 1, Non-Transforming, Transformers Movie Toys & Products

Once again we have another toy news from China. This time, the licensed characters are for G1 and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.

Despite the slightly super-deformed look, the characters are very well-detailed with a good range of posablity. Each figure also comes with swappable hands and various accessories. Some even has glowing eyes.

G1:

  • Optimus Prime
  • Megatron
  • Ironhide
  • Ratchet
  • Prowl
  • Jazz
  • Bluestreak
  • Skywarp
  • Thundercracker

ROTB:

  • Bumblebee
  • Optimus Primal (robot mode)
  • Scourge
  • Optimus Prime
  • Optimus Primal (beast mode)

You can check out the images attached with this news post.

under Generation 1, Non-Transforming

Threezero have posted the product page for Transformers MDLX Ultra Magnus.  This is the smaller size scale from Threezero, and is non-transforming. This white redeco of MDLX Optimus Prime (which you can see our gallery on this link) features a die cast frame, high end paint and light up eyes, along with a multitude of accessories. Pre-Orders are said to go live soon, so stay tuned for product info and order pages as it becomes available.  Keep an eye on our sponsors below for listings.

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under Generation 1, Generations / Classics

Via @maddie_is__gone on Instagram we have our first in-hand images of the new Transfomers Legacy Evolution Deluxe Bombshell for your viewing pleasure.

We have clear images of Bombshell in robot mode showing his poseability and his G1-accurate deco. We also have a glimpse of his rhinoceros beetle mode.

Update: Additional in-hand images and better look at Bomshell bng mode thanks to ze collecter.

See the images after the break and then join to the ongoing discussion o the 2005 Boards!

under Generation 1, Japanese Transformers, Transformers Masterpiece

Takara Tomy Mall website have added a new listing for their exclusive Transformers Masterpiece MPG-06 Trainbot Kaen With Raiden Box Set 6 Extras.

Before you get too excited, we would like to remark that this is a listing for just one Trainbot Kaen which includes just a box for the other 5 Masterpiece Trainbots plus a plated version of the Light Sword and bases/stand arms for all 6 MPG’s and Raiden’s character card. The box features a very nice Raiden art with the other Trainbots around him. This special pack has a pre-order window from June 5 to July 10 in Japan.

See the images after the jump as well as a new official Kaen promotional video after the jump. Sound off your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

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under Generation 1, Transformers Masterpiece

The official Takara Hobby Channel YouTube have just uploaded a new Transformers Masterpiece MP-58 Hoist official promotional video.

We have closer look at his cartoon-accurate robot mode side by side with screencaps from the G1 series, the realistic alt mode, all his included accessories a a great group shot next to other Masterpiece Autobots.

Watch the video below and some screencaps after the break. Let us know your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

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under Beast Wars, Generation 1, Generations / Classics, Japanese Transformers, Transformers Movie Toys & Products, Transformers Sightings

May has finished with a rain of new toys in Australia with Masterpiece, Legacy, Generations Selects, Rise Of The Beasts and more at stores. We also have new ROTB and EarthSpark toys in Brazil, Legacy and Buzzworthy Bumblebee toys in Chile, Studio Series and ROTB in Mexico, Legacy in New Zealand, EarthSpark in Russia, and Legacy, EarthSpark and Masterpiece in Singapore.  

Happy hunting, one and all!

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Thanks to the Sunbow Marvel Archive website the storyboard of the classic G1 episode “Webworld” is now available online.

Thanks to Monzo, the Sunbow Marvel Archive now hosts storyboards for Act III of Webworld. The season 3 cartoon episode co-written by comics legend Len Wein and Diane Duane, which saw Galvatron committed to psychiatric “care”, on a planet possibly more insane than he is.

Read this and even more G1 storyboards at the Sunbow Marvel Archive website. Click on the discussion button below and share your impressions on the 2005 Boards!

under Generation 1

American golf equipment company Bettinardi have teamed up with Hasbro to release a new Transformers themed collection.The assortment will feature a wide range of products that will launch online over the course of two days, including putters, headcovers, apparel, and other premium accessories.

Speaking on the release, Sam Bettinardi stated:

“The entire process of this collaboration with Hasbro and Transformers has been a complete walk down memory lane, from the research and design stages to creating the marketing surrounding this partnership, every step has been so nostalgic,” said Sam Bettinardi, President of Bettinardi Golf. “The design emphasizes the original eighties cartoons as we knew we could showcase these exceptional colorways and iconic characters in such a fun reminiscent way.”

See the promotional images after the jump and check Bettinardi website for the official release of this collection.