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[Va'al]

Here's something different from the slew of images we've been seeing so far. Site owner Seibertron has been chatting to The Loyal Subjects, the producers of super deformed vinyl figurines - and was able to take a shot of the upcoming wave 2! Check out the image below, featuring Grimlock, Snarl, Slug, Mirage, Prowl, Sideswipe, Shockwave, Optimus Prime, Dirge, Thrust, Shrapnel, Skywarp and Bluestreak.

[Va'al]

Remember when we reported about the very first image of Drift from Transformers: Age of Extinction, courtesy of Funko Pop! statuettes? Well, Seibertron has spotted those figures again, and took a photo of the painted versions of Optimus Prime and Bumblebee at the Toy Fair! Chek it out below.

[REMINATOR]

And if you guys are still at NYC, head to Toy Tokyo Store for an exclusive Loyal Subject Ultra Magnus. The rest of it will be available at Loyal Subject online on Feb.22. Just got mine today.

loyal subject UMb.jpg

[Sabrblade]

Regarding those One Step Changer toys that everyone here seems to be ridiculing, I've seen YouTube videos of how they work and...

...the switchblade comparison is actually pretty spot on. You literally hold the figure by a certain piece in either mode, make a single swift motion with your arm, and the figure auto-converts instantaneously with the motion of your arm just like a switchblade!

Though, Grimlock's one-step transformation, however, is a bit longer as, instead of flailing him with your arm like the others, you hold two of his parts with both of your hand and spin him around on a horizontal axis like a towel or a big piece of cloth. His requires two hands to perform since he's bigger and bulkier (and I'm not talking about the giant Chomp and Stomp figure).

It's honestly kinda cool and clever, and most of all, FUN-looking!

[Ultra Markus]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ANMBA5mV7s
that kind of takes the fun out of the puzzle solving part that changing from vehicle to robot
is all about! today's kids will probably like it, as they want everything right now and don't want to work for it, these toys will fit perfectly

[lowman_x]

I'm not sure if anyone else has noticed, but the Evasion Mission (G1-esque) Prime's box art is Prime as the beat up faded flames truck mode that we saw in photos months ago.

How sure are we that the silver and black truck is going to be Galvatron?

I like the Jetfire, just don't like the bot mode's chest canopy being viewable underneath when in jet mode.

Does anyone have any idea how many of these lines (particularly Generations) we'll be seeing in Australia? Because I'd love to get my hands on a number of them deluxes and voyagers...

[Mindmaster]

I'm not sure if anyone else has noticed, but the Evasion Mission (G1-esque) Prime's box art is Prime as the beat up faded flames truck mode that we saw in photos months ago.

Well, it's kinda obvious, since this is the only flat-nosed truck that matches that truck.

How sure are we that the silver and black truck is going to be Galvatron?

If Hasbro says it's Galvatron, it's Galvatron.

[durroth]

is there any difference between wave 2 grimlock and wave 1 grimlock?

[craggy]

is there any difference between wave 2 grimlock and wave 1 grimlock?

I think they're different.

[Sabrblade]

is there any difference between wave 2 grimlock and wave 1 grimlock?

Where's that?

[Mindmaster]

All the craziness and excitement of Toy Fair 2014 is beginning to die down, but we're not done with the coverage yet! We also got to take a look at some officially licensed Transformers products as well, including the "MashEm" figurines from the UK Toy Fair, which feature Prime and Age of Extinction characters; figurines from Paladone, featuring characters from Generation One, the live-action films, and Prime; Funko Pop! Age of Extinction Optimus Prime and Bumblebee; even classic-style lunchboxes! Click any of the images to be redirected to our gallery.

[T-Macksimus]

That lunchbox is old news. Both versions, Autobot and Decepticon are absolutely kick-ass and well worth the $15.00 USD price tag they had on them at my local comic book shop but they certainly should not be listed as new products.

I'm just disappointed I didn't get one of them for Christmas since I had hinted HEAVILY that Santa should put those under my tree.

The artwork is sweet and they would make great "Book end" pieces on any collectors shelf if you were to get both of them. Being a cynic and overly critical of just about everything it's not often that I would critique and endorse in a positive manner any type of product but I highly recommend these. I'll be picking up both when they come back in stock as I think they will provide excellent storage for the TF cards and other trinkets that will be coming out that I plan on picking up instead of throwing money at the craptacular figures that they are producing this year.

[skidflap]

Anyone notice the artwork behind the mini figures. Looks like crosshairs

[Manterax Prime]

Anyone notice the artwork behind the mini figures. Looks like crosshairs

Let's see, Cape: Check, Goggles: Check, Green: Check.
Yup, that's Crosshairs back there, photobombing of course.

[skidflap]

Anyone notice the artwork behind the mini figures. Looks like crosshairs

Let's see, Cape: Check, Goggles: Check, Green: Check.
Yup, that's Crosshairs back there, photobombing of course.

Figured.

[Fires_Of_Inferno]

THEY GOT DEVASTATORS HEAD WRONG ON THE LUNCHBOX! RIOT! RIIIIOOOOOOOOOT!

That's an awesome lunchbox. If I collected such things I might grab it.

[Sabrblade]

THEY GOT DEVASTATORS HEAD WRONG ON THE LUNCHBOX! RIOT! RIIIIOOOOOOOOOT!

They did?

[ScoutBumblebee]

Here are some more shots from The Loyal Subjects, who produce super deformed vinyl figures. These shots are from their wave 2 figures, featuring Grimlock, Snarl, Slug, Mirage, Prowl, Sideswipe, Shockwave, Optimus Prime with Energy Axe, Dirge, Thrust, Shrapnel, Skywarp and a purple version of the Prowl mold...and 8" Shockwave. Check out some of the images below, and click on any picture to check out the whole gallery.

[BERSEKAEL]

Is frustrating looking at all those classic g1 new toy lines coming over and over, but my legends/legion collection is still incomplete due to lack of production, even after 6 years when they started it with jazz and g2 megatron tank form... i quite dont unerstant their philosophy to never accomplish one line.

[Sabrblade]

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Toy_Fair_2014

According to Mark Weber, the reason the Age of Extinction pteranodon is Strafe and not Swoop is because the two-headed design was deemed to be too much of a departure from traditional depictions of Swoop.

[Noideaforaname]

Huh. I wonder how they determine what is and isn't "too much of a departure". Having two heads is a bit tame compared to some of the other changes, not just in Movieverse but all over the franchise.

[Autobot032]

Well, what a weekend that was, eh? Everything from Age Of Extinction to Rescue Bots and everything in between! Some good stuff is coming our way this year, and there's a little bit of something for everyone.

Whether you're a kid or a kid at heart, this is your year! From G1 homages in Generations, to Optimus Prime riding a dinosaur (RIDING A DINOSAUR!) there's a lot of fun in store for the 30th anniversary of our favorite franchise. We hope you'll join us as we celebrate it throughout the year.

But, for now, we'll just leave you with a tidy bundling of the events and round out this news post with updated galleries from Age Of Extinction and Construct Bots.

To recap:

Kre-O

Hero Mashers And Battle Masters

For the first time ever Death's Head!

Generations

Age Of Extinction

Rescue Bots And Mr. Potato Head

Transformers Rise Of The Dark Spark

And...

Misc. Including My Little Pony, Star Wars and more

Onto the galleries mentioned earlier:

Age Of Extinction Construct Bots

Age Of Extinction (Main line)

And finishing with the new packaging shots:













This past weekend you made us your destination for Toy Fair 2014 coverage and we appreciate it! We thank you for making us your source for all things Transformers!

Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!

[welcometothedarksyde]

Am I the only one mildly disturbed by the fact that Construct-Bots Drift is the only version of him with the right colors? Yeah, I love those mini guys that can ride the dinobots. I can't wait to get my hands on them. Love the new packaging. Between the Masterpieces, Platinum Edition, and Age of Extinction their packaging is looking a lot better than it has been from the last couple of years. Happy 30th anniversary! Here's to another great 30 years!

[Mindmaster]

Am I the only one mildly disturbed by the fact that Construct-Bots Drift is the only version of him with the right colors?

Good, I thought I was the only one testifying about Drift's befuddling deco on a majority of his toys.

[Autobot032]

Hasbro finally swayed me. The proto at NYCC was awful, and while this one at Toy Fair isn't perfect, the production figure is certainly far better than I expected. (I think a lot of people will admit it's at least better than what was shown at NYCC.)

The "skirt" pieces having movement and folding tighter against the sides instead of being a straight up shellformer is great. I'm still not a fan of the backpack. I think they could've folded it down a bit more at the very least. Like swivel the wheels in and push the gas tanks up a bit. While that won't get rid of the backpack, it would certainly cut down on it a good deal.

Still, I'm impressed. I'll buy it. It's definitely leaps and bounds better than the First Edition crap fest. Good grief.