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News Credits: 14 · Tue Jan 06, 2026 3:15 pm

Think you missed a step there Mr. Photographer... :lol:

Looks interesting. Not sure I need a second version of this mold for a sword and shield and a red hinge. Also, since it's a Target Exclusive, it's going to be very hard to for me to get anyway. sigh...

News Credits: 22 · Tue Jan 06, 2026 4:26 pm

Overcracker wrote:Think you missed a step there Mr. Photographer...

I'm not worried about getting this, I'm very happy with the previous release. The new extras are not worth the higher price and the hassle. Maybe down the road if he's available.

News Credits: 14 · Tue Jan 06, 2026 5:24 pm

Rodimus Prime wrote:
Overcracker wrote:Think you missed a step there Mr. Photographer...

I'm not worried about getting this, I'm very happy with the previous release. The new extras are not worth the higher price and the hassle. Maybe down the road if he's available.

Yeah, won't rush out to try to find him. But if it ever crosses my path and is not offensively priced, I may pick it up. "May" being the operative word here.

Tue Jan 06, 2026 6:18 pm

That's typical of these types of exclusive preorders. Good thing I have zero interest in Magenta Hot Rod, that's not pink, so nothing to worry about missing out on or trying to track down. However, if this happens with Starscream I'll be very upset...

Tue Jan 06, 2026 10:51 pm

Right out the gate, I couldn't keep a straight face. "It's not pink, it's light-ish red!"

Also, much as I like the Hot Rod / Rodimus Prime character, I have to wonder why the focus on the fishing scene for the box packaging. Not necessarily bad, just... odd.

$35 price is the real surprise here, though. :P

News Credits: 22 · Wed Jan 07, 2026 3:20 pm

Silver Wind wrote:Right out the gate, I couldn't keep a straight face. "It's not pink, it's light-ish red!"

Also, much as I like the Hot Rod / Rodimus Prime character, I have to wonder why the focus on the fishing scene for the box packaging. Not necessarily bad, just... odd.

My guess is because it's Hot Rod's introduction scene.

News Credits: 22 · Thu Jan 08, 2026 8:42 pm

So apparently the next MTMTE collection figure will be a single re-release of Hound from the 5-pack.

MyFigureCollection.net collection · Thu Jan 08, 2026 9:49 pm

Rodimus Prime wrote:So apparently the next MTMTE collection figure will be a single re-release of Hound from the 5-pack.

If it is the same figure then the Sunstreaker we're getting is probably also the same figure.

Emerje

Thu Jan 08, 2026 10:05 pm

Rodimus Prime wrote:So apparently the next MTMTE collection figure will be a single re-release of Hound from the 5-pack.

Identical Hound toy or a slight tweak to justify the single release?

I recall some peeps purchased the 5-pack just for Hound. Now this announcement...
*acts surprised*

News Credits: 14 · Fri Jan 09, 2026 9:41 am

megatran wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:So apparently the next MTMTE collection figure will be a single re-release of Hound from the 5-pack.

Identical Hound toy or a slight tweak to justify the single release?

I recall some peeps purchased the 5-pack just for Hound. Now this announcement...
*acts surprised*

Identical.

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News Credits: 241 · Fri Jan 09, 2026 1:31 pm

Overcracker wrote:
megatran wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:So apparently the next MTMTE collection figure will be a single re-release of Hound from the 5-pack.

Identical Hound toy or a slight tweak to justify the single release?

I recall some peeps purchased the 5-pack just for Hound. Now this announcement...
*acts surprised*

Identical.

Bunker?

News Credits: 2 · Tue Jan 13, 2026 12:45 pm

I couldn't find any online images, but can anyone share some comparison shots of Siege Ravage and SS86 Ravage? My sincerest gratitude!!! :VEHI:

News Credits: 2 · Tue Jan 13, 2026 3:19 pm

Eh, strike that previous post! :-P

I saw a video review and though the majority don't care much for this new Ravage I feel he measures up better than that of the Siege/Legacy figure....'nuff said!

Also, anyone have concerns over Hot Rods arm joints at the shoulders that with time or the wrong amount pressure applied may cause breakage...? :VEHI:

News Credits: 60 · Fri Jan 23, 2026 12:41 pm

Transformers Tuesday delivered again. Hound was available through Pulse and Target, however has since sold out. This Hound looks to be incredibly similar to the one that was released in the Autobot 5 Pack a couple of years ago. Hound is sporting his earth mode- Jeep (look alike) vehicle. He is complete with his blaster and shoulder cannon.

Hound is the second installment of the Target Exclusive More than Meets the Eye collection and should be available in early March at Target.

News Credits: 60 · Fri Jan 23, 2026 12:48 pm

For the third week of Transformer Tuesday: More than Meets the Eye Reveals, Scourge has been released for preorder. Scourge is still available via Target.
This release is a reissue of the Studio Series Scourge that was released as the SS86-05 back in 2020. The only differences from the stock photography are the lack of the pack in background, and removal of the Studio Series numbering as the figure does have new packaging.
This is a great chance for fans who missed out on this release in 2020, or if you need so additional sweeps to be identical to the Scourge who commands them!
Scourge like Hotrod and Hound is due for an early March Release through Target.

Sat Jan 24, 2026 12:25 am

Will there be a Matrix laden, juiced up Scourge?

News Credits: 462 · Sat Jan 24, 2026 12:50 am

megatran wrote:Will there be a Matrix laden, juiced up Scourge?

Not in the line dedicated to strictly to TFTM.

News Credits: 4880 · Mon Jan 26, 2026 6:18 pm

We have a lot of news and images from the upcoming Transformers Studio Series More Than Meets The Eye Collection leaders Optimus Prime and Megatron. These are slight retools of the recent Studio Series Optimus Prime and Megatron figures, meant to represent their clash in the Transformers animated film from 1986. They both have new chests and headsculpts along with new accessories. These are expected to go up tomorrow as preorders on both the Target and Pulse websites, around 9am ET. They are both exclusives.

We also have comparison images for Optimus Prime thanks to an e-bay listing. Check out all the images below, which come to us from JTPrime17 and In Demand Toys.

Tue Jan 27, 2026 8:59 pm

Hasbro flat out refuse to release a 'G1' mode Megatron but has no qualms triggering childhood psychological trauma in now adults 40 years on.
* lays on floor in fetal position sucking thumb *

News Credits: 462 · Tue Jan 27, 2026 9:55 pm

megatran wrote:Hasbro flat out refuse to release a 'G1' mode Megatron

It's not that they "refuse to", it's that they legally "cannot".

News Credits: 1646 · Wed Jan 28, 2026 9:30 am

I am insanely pissed at the fact that this Optimus is $60 while Skybound Prime is $80

News Credits: 22 · Wed Jan 28, 2026 10:26 am

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I am insanely pissed at the fact that this Optimus is $60 while Skybound Prime is $80

Hasbro marketing know what they're doing in this instance.

News Credits: 14 · Wed Jan 28, 2026 1:52 pm

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I am insanely pissed at the fact that this Optimus is $60 while Skybound Prime is $80

That Megatron arm is expensive. Megatron arms don't grow on trees you know. Ratchet had to scavenge it and carefully attach all the little wires. :-D

News Credits: 51 · Wed Jan 28, 2026 4:03 pm

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I am insanely pissed at the fact that this Optimus is $60 while Skybound Prime is $80

Pulse-exclusive tax strikes again.

Wed Jan 28, 2026 10:10 pm

Overcracker wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I am insanely pissed at the fact that this Optimus is $60 while Skybound Prime is $80

That Megatron arm is expensive. Megatron arms don't grow on trees you know. Ratchet had to scavenge it and carefully attach all the little wires.

It cost an arm & no leg, supposedly.