Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com

Thursday, July 2nd, 2020 5:51AM CDT

Category: Toy News
Posted by: ZeroWolf Views: 46,052

Topic Options: View Discussion · Sign in or Join to reply

This page may contain affiliate links. We may earn commissions when readers interact with or purchase items through these links. For more information, see our affiliate disclosures here.

Greetings Seibertronians! Thanks to a tip off from fellow Seibertron user, Lore Keeper, we've learned that pre-orders for the first three entries in the brand new Walmart exclusive Transformers R.E.D series are now live over at Walmart.com!

The first three are:

G1 Optimus Prime

G1 Megatron

G1 Soundwave.

All three are retailing for $19.87 and have an estimated release date of August 11th (if you pre-order now).

Will you be getting these to display with your collections? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!

Credit(s): Lore Keeper from Seibertron, Walmart.com

News Search

Got Transformers News? Let us know here!

Most Recent Transformers News

Listing Found for 2026 Commander Armada Jetfire

Posted 2 hours ago

Preorder Links for Hot Wheels Bone Shaker and Twin Mill Transformer Figures

Posted 11 hours ago

New Transformers Reveals at SDCC 2025 Include Titan AOE Grimlock, 2 Primes, Big Convoy and More

Posted 2 days ago

Masters of the Universe x Transformers Crossover Figures Revealed at SDCC

Posted 2 days ago

Void Rivals #21, Spawn Universe, Batman, Feral #14, Facsimiles and more at the Seibertron Store

Posted 2 days ago

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2070028)
Posted by jtanimator on July 2nd, 2020 @ 7:09am CDT

Oh thank HEAVENS they have some apparant degree of a waist swivel, this is my first time seeing them display that feature. Although non transforming figures aren't for me, I can at least respect what they offer at this price point if they feature articulation like that. Without it, they have nothing going for them in my eyes.

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2070030)
Posted by Brokebot on July 2nd, 2020 @ 8:26am CDT

6" Action Masters.

yay. >:oP

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2070031)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 2nd, 2020 @ 8:36am CDT

Soundwave's lower legs should be gray/white, not blue.

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2070032)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 2nd, 2020 @ 8:53am CDT

Brokebot wrote:6" Action Masters.

yay.

It will be a TRUE "yay" if they release the original characters from the G1 Action Master line in R.E.D.

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2070034)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 2nd, 2020 @ 8:59am CDT

Oh, and for those who wonder if Pretenders would sell in R.E.D, check this out:

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Custom-BLUDGEON?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1 ... cvip-panel

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2070147)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on July 2nd, 2020 @ 7:25pm CDT

Pre-ordered Megatron and Soundwave. The confirmation says they're supposed to arrive on August 6th.
I know it's early, but based on appearance alone, I'm looking forward to more of these!

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2070300)
Posted by william-james88 on July 3rd, 2020 @ 6:38pm CDT

Brokebot wrote:6" Action Masters.

yay.

Not even. At least all action masters came with some transforming element. They are part of the brand's legacy and added to it with new characters and a different playability. These are just action figures featuring Transformers characters.

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2070302)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on July 3rd, 2020 @ 7:16pm CDT

They're aimed at collectors like Sowndwave76 who despite being Transformers fans don't give a toss about their toys transforming.

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2070314)
Posted by Burn on July 3rd, 2020 @ 10:52pm CDT

ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:They're aimed at collectors like Sowndwave76 who despite being Transformers fans don't give a toss about their toys transforming.

Why did you feel the need to single Sowndwave76 like that? Everyone is allowed to collect how they want, there is no set standard.

Pull your head in. Your attitude lately has been poor.

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2070320)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on July 3rd, 2020 @ 11:56pm CDT

Burn wrote:
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:They're aimed at collectors like Sowndwave76 who despite being Transformers fans don't give a toss about their toys transforming.

Why did you feel the need to single Sowndwave76 like that?

Because with 33-50% of the thread boiling down to "Who are these even made for?"/"Why are they even doing these" I wanted to point to a specific example of someone who is quite happy with figures like this.

Burn wrote:Everyone is allowed to collect how they want, there is no set standard.

You're right, they are.. and I worded that post very badly, it was not supposed to sound hostile. Ugh...

Burn wrote:Pull your head in. Your attitude lately has been poor.

No argument from me there...

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2070321)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 3rd, 2020 @ 11:58pm CDT

At least those are way better looking than the Hero Mashers.

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2071095)
Posted by W4t3rw4g0n on July 9th, 2020 @ 8:47pm CDT

I can’t wait! These are made for people like me who are into marvel legends and the new gi joe series. I love transformers too and have a bunch but my love is primarily with the g1. I rarely ever transform them into vehicles mode because robots kick more ass than cars.

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2072661)
Posted by william-james88 on July 18th, 2020 @ 3:47pm CDT

That Transformers RED Series seems to be playing for keeps with Hasbro going all out on releases from various eras. We found a listing on Walmart.com for a Transformers Prime Knockout. Not only does it mean we are getting a Knockout action figure but it also confirms that the previous Arcee listing was indeed for Prime Arcee. Now while that can be exciting for some, it can also be infuriating to others that would have loved such a line of various fan favourite characters from across different generations, but that transformed. We will also be getting a redeco of Optimus Prime and the listing has it literally named "Redeco Optimus". A G1 Starscream listing was also found. Below are the three links to these toys:

Prime Knockout https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff ... /940623582

Redeco Optimus Prime https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff ... /817082643

G1 Starscream https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff ... /360850425

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2072663)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on July 18th, 2020 @ 3:51pm CDT

Daaayum... And they're already out of stock???

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2072665)
Posted by william-james88 on July 18th, 2020 @ 3:53pm CDT

Sowndwave76 wrote:Daaayum... And they're already out of stock???

No, they were never in stock, it's new listings

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2072666)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 18th, 2020 @ 3:54pm CDT

This lune is getting more and more interesting.

Still hoping for a G1 Bludgeon and Thunderwing.

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2072668)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on July 18th, 2020 @ 3:57pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
Sowndwave76 wrote:Daaayum... And they're already out of stock???

No, they were never in stock, it's new listings

Oh, my bad... Wish they could figure out how to come up with something like a label that said, "Coming soon"...

Also, any guesses on the Prime redeco?
Nemesis?
"Death of..." (which would seem pointless to have posable dead Prime)?
Battle-damaged?

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2072669)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on July 18th, 2020 @ 3:59pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:This lune is getting more and more interesting.

Still hoping for a G1 Bludgeon and Thunderwing.

I'm not even the biggest fan of him, but this is where we could get a great version of Blitzwing.
And I know this might drive some people crazy, but I'd love a set of all of the Constructicons.
They are such classic characters.

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2072670)
Posted by blackeyedprime on July 18th, 2020 @ 4:00pm CDT

Red optimus was going to my main prime but I think netflix wave 2 has won out. Knock out and arcee will likely be my buys from the line, I never picked up that many prime figures with animated not having the full run of figures/exclusives/japanese/first release headaches of trying to complete.just hoping for some scaling in the figures rather than them all being the same size.

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2072672)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on July 18th, 2020 @ 4:08pm CDT

blackeyedprime wrote:Red optimus was going to my main prime but I think netflix wave 2 has won out. Knock out and arcee will likely be my buys from the line, I never picked up that many prime figures with animated not having the full run of figures/exclusives/japanese/first release headaches of trying to complete.just hoping for some scaling in the figures rather than them all being the same size.

Good scaling is a really valid point... Not to mention, why not, and then give us something like a two-pack of Rumble and Ravage. Or heck, make a two pack of Bumblebee and Cliffjumper priced at $30.
Wishful thinking with 2 packs, but if these are supposed to be really show accurate, then they can't make Bee as tall as Prime, Megatron, and Soundwave... Unfortunately, he could still cost $20. Which bothers me no matter how many extras he comes with.

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2072685)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 18th, 2020 @ 4:53pm CDT

Sowndwave76 wrote:And I know this might drive some people crazy, but I'd love a set of all of the Constructicons.

A set of six combining Transformers who not only can't transform but also can't combine? Sure, that'll sell well.

Sowndwave76 wrote:They are such classic characters.

Yeah, they had such iconic personalities with such defining characteristics as...

...

...

...

...

...

Uh...

...

Long Haul complained a few times?

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2072697)
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 18th, 2020 @ 6:48pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Sowndwave76 wrote:And I know this might drive some people crazy, but I'd love a set of all of the Constructicons.
A set of six combining Transformers who not only can't transform but also can't combine? Sure, that'll sell well.

Sowndwave76 wrote:They are such classic characters.
Yeah, they had such iconic personalities with such defining characteristics as...

...

...

...

...

...

Uh...

...

Long Haul complained a few times?

Maybe he meant the Animated constructicons

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2072698)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 18th, 2020 @ 7:07pm CDT

ZeroWolf wrote:Maybe he meant the Animated constructicons

I'd rather have the full team with the missing members, all transformable.

Still, I'd be down for RED Animated figures. Sari Sumdak being top priority. "Robot", teen, and child versions in a 3 pack.

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2072714)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 18th, 2020 @ 10:02pm CDT

Yeesh, not with that face.

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2072724)
Posted by Brokebot on July 18th, 2020 @ 11:09pm CDT

Unless I missed it, I still haven't seen the Prime Arcee.

Seriously, the original line of Prime figures need a reissue to atone for the non-existent distribution. All I can find are $100 first editions or ugly ass "Beast Hunters" remakes.

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2072726)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 18th, 2020 @ 11:29pm CDT

Brokebot wrote:Unless I missed it, I still haven't seen the Prime Arcee.

You haven't missed it. All we've seen is a listing but no pics of the figure yet.

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2072736)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 19th, 2020 @ 5:36am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:Yeesh, not with that face.

Good fan art of Sari are rare.

Anyway, the toys would be 100% show accurate, of course.

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2072749)
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on July 19th, 2020 @ 10:06am CDT

Well I’ll be damned. Between WFC: Kingdom and R.E.D confirming multiple eras, it seems Hasbro is actually acknowledging the other facets to the TF mythos.

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2072768)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on July 19th, 2020 @ 2:02pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Sowndwave76 wrote:And I know this might drive some people crazy, but I'd love a set of all of the Constructicons.
A set of six combining Transformers who not only can't transform but also can't combine? Sure, that'll sell well.

Sowndwave76 wrote:They are such classic characters.
Yeah, they had such iconic personalities with such defining characteristics as...

...

...

...

...

...

Uh...

...

Long Haul complained a few times?

Fair, but a whole lot of these G1 characters didn't have a ton of personality. "Iconic"?
Very very few would ever fit this descriptor, even relative to a kid's cartoon.
Devastator himself didn't add some multi-faceted emotional spectrum to TF's, and yet he'll always be one of the most popular combiners.
Do people really think these toys are collected based more on personality than appearance???
Hmmm...

So agree to disagree, but I'm not using the label of "classic" based on depth of character.

Whether you (meaning anyone) are in favor of non-transforming figures or not, it's also not completely ridiculous in the grand scheme to think they'd eventually give one figure to each of these 6 characters. Whether in multi-packs, as exclusives, etc.
I mean seriously... This idea is that outrageous compared to some of the other obscure and wishful-thinking wants of some collectors?? Pshhhh. That's laughable.

Kinda reminds me of the time someone seriously went off about "how dumb I was" for thinking they'd ever make the Classics seekers as regular releases after the BotCon set... And yet within that next year or so..........
This isn't to suggest I really think Constructicon R.E.D. figures are coming. But to put it out there as an idea isn't completely irrational either.

The R.E.D. line exists... Someone with some sort of business savvy thinks it's a good idea, with making money the bottom line.
Not to mention, these aren't just statues, or even figures like in the ReAction line that have articulation made for 4 year olds, are 2"+ shorter, only $2 cheaper, and look 10x worse.

If these are that off-putting to you, cool, bros.
Good for you for saving money for all of those awesome transforming figures.

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2072771)
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 19th, 2020 @ 2:15pm CDT

The only way they'll get figures of their own (I think it's more likely we'll see a Devastator in RED then individual constructicons) is if the line does well enough to warrant their inclusion. Basically just vote with your wallet

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2072774)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on July 19th, 2020 @ 2:33pm CDT

ZeroWolf wrote:The only way they'll get figures of their own (I think it's more likely we'll see a Devastator in RED then individual constructicons) is if the line does well enough to warrant their inclusion. Basically just vote with your wallet

Agreed. Unfortunately I also only see Devastator happening if the line does really well. But who knows, if Hastak thinks it'll make money, an exclusive could be possible.
Here's my fear; I think the R.E.D. line is the wrong line to expand into BW, Prime etc....
I want as many fans as possible to get what they want, but I don't feel overly confident that G1 characters are going to sell that well.
And I see BW and Prime characters being peg/shelf warmers, making the chances of the line going very deep for any series less likely.

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2072775)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 19th, 2020 @ 2:45pm CDT

Well, I want a RED Devastator. Cartoon accurate and ... The same size as the other figures!

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2072786)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on July 19th, 2020 @ 5:08pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:Well, I want a RED Devastator. Cartoon accurate and ... The same size as the other figures!

Then this really would be Action Masters all over again XD

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2072791)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 19th, 2020 @ 5:19pm CDT

ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:Well, I want a RED Devastator. Cartoon accurate and ... The same size as the other figures!
Then this really would be Action Masters all over again XD

Give him his little buddy too!

Hey. This line have the potential to be MP Actionmasters!

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2072812)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 19th, 2020 @ 7:44pm CDT

Cool to see a potential Knockout, but I still want to see Arcee before I get too excited. If it's crap, what's the point.

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2072826)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on July 19th, 2020 @ 8:36pm CDT

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Cool to see a potential Knockout, but I still want to see Arcee before I get too excited. If it's crap, what's the point.

Might want to temper your hopes for the upcoming beasts with the same caution.

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2073159)
Posted by LinaNui on July 21st, 2020 @ 4:19pm CDT

In Demand Toys have pictures showing off some RED series Optimus Prime, Megatron and Soundwave. The side window shows off the accessories. These definitely look the part as being more in line with Marvel Legends and Star Wars Black Series figures. They all look like decent figures, but are they going to be able to stay afloat with generations giving more and more G1 look for not much more money and that actually transform?

Speaking of transforming, Hasbro does write on the boxes that these are "non converting" figures and hopefully that is enough to avoid confusion from parents and the like. You can see all the images below.

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2073179)
Posted by TulioDude on July 21st, 2020 @ 8:05pm CDT

I think they should be extra careful to advetise in the box that those toys do not transform,so we don't get as many confused kids and parents asking why these do not Transform.

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2073186)
Posted by william-james88 on July 21st, 2020 @ 8:22pm CDT

TulioDude wrote:I think they should be extra careful to advetise in the box that those toys do not transform,so we don't get as many confused kids and parents asking why these do not Transform.

They did, it's written below the window.

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2073198)
Posted by Brokebot on July 21st, 2020 @ 10:18pm CDT

Still no sign of the Prime Arcee. Just the same characters over and over.

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2073200)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 21st, 2020 @ 10:20pm CDT

Brokebot wrote:Still no sign of the Prime Arcee. Just the same characters over and over.

The line hasn't even begun yet. We're just now seeing packaged images of the first wave. Why would we see any images of the later waves at this point? It's too early for that.

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2073208)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on July 21st, 2020 @ 11:07pm CDT

At this rate I don't think even in-hand photos would convince Brokebot.

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2073237)
Posted by steve2275 on July 22nd, 2020 @ 6:49am CDT

sweet Figures primus

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2073239)
Posted by PerfectVision on July 22nd, 2020 @ 7:05am CDT

I prefer the BH look for Knockout.

Megatron and Hardshell are the one that would interest me the most but i stopped collecting.

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2073257)
Posted by Brokebot on July 22nd, 2020 @ 11:06am CDT

ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:At this rate I don't think even in-hand photos would convince Brokebot.

Don't make me go all Karen up in here . . . .

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2073308)
Posted by william-james88 on July 22nd, 2020 @ 5:59pm CDT

PerfectVision wrote:I prefer the BH look for Knockout.

Megatron and Hardshell are the one that would interest me the most but i stopped collecting.

I really dont want this to become a line giving us transformers toys that we wanted for a long time since the point all along was we assumed they would transform. Or else this will just become the garbage placeholder line.

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2073328)
Posted by blackeyedprime on July 22nd, 2020 @ 7:10pm CDT

Going to be fun when these are in the Top X transformer lists :p tbf scfs should probably already have made an appearance, can't be that many versions of Raiden.

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2073357)
Posted by PerfectVision on July 23rd, 2020 @ 6:15am CDT

william-james88 wrote:
PerfectVision wrote:I prefer the BH look for Knockout.

Megatron and Hardshell are the one that would interest me the most but i stopped collecting.

I really dont want this to become a line giving us transformers toys that we wanted for a long time since the point all along was we assumed they would transform. Or else this will just become the garbage placeholder line.

Is it a reference to Hardshell who got only a commander figure?

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2073397)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 23rd, 2020 @ 7:29pm CDT

PerfectVision wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
PerfectVision wrote:I prefer the BH look for Knockout.

Megatron and Hardshell are the one that would interest me the most but i stopped collecting.

I really dont want this to become a line giving us transformers toys that we wanted for a long time since the point all along was we assumed they would transform. Or else this will just become the garbage placeholder line.

Is it a reference to Hardshell who got only a commander figure?

I'd say so. Both Will and i agree that Prime Hardshell still deserves a proper large transforming figure.

Re: Transformer R.E.D. Pre-Orders Live At Walmart.com (2073403)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 23rd, 2020 @ 8:19pm CDT

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
PerfectVision wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
PerfectVision wrote:I prefer the BH look for Knockout.

Megatron and Hardshell are the one that would interest me the most but i stopped collecting.

I really dont want this to become a line giving us transformers toys that we wanted for a long time since the point all along was we assumed they would transform. Or else this will just become the garbage placeholder line.

Is it a reference to Hardshell who got only a commander figure?

I'd say so. Both Will and i agree that Prime Hardshell still deserves a proper large transforming figure.

Overquoting to cast my vote since 2011.

Click here to view additional comments about this topic ...