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What is with army building the Conehead Seeker? It looks cool enough, I guess, but I'd rather get Sunstorm.

Excellion is a must for me. As is ... *sigh* Ramhorn. It'd have been nice to get him in literally any other way than another box set with a couple of figures I already own.

Fistitron is pretty cool. It's a maybe.

Cyberworld Galvatron is a must buy for my Galvatron collection. Even if he kinda ... sucks ...

I'm excited to see the How Wheels transformers too. Those guys actually look really neat. Especially Twin Mill!

Via Toyark we have a bunch of Age of the Primes reveals from the Hasbro booth at ToyFair 2025!

The new toys shown off include AOTP Alchemist Prime and Onyx Prime of the Thirteen - Alchemist transforms into an off-road vehicle while Onyx is shown as a triple-changer with robot, beast and centaur modes.

We also got good looks at a number of other toys from the AOTP line, including the Combaticon Vortex, Decepticon Crasher, red Excellion, Cybertron Sideways and the Carnivac / Fisitron two-pack.

The Studio Series line revealed the new Perceptor with Ramhorn and Ratbat, along with the Seeker (Dirge/conehead) and Soldier (Runamuck/Runabout) Decepticon generics from TF:Devastation.

The Hearts of Steel lineup got another showing with Megatron / Bumblebee alongside the already available Optimus / Starscream.

Also: Bruticus box art, from Vortex's packaging.

Images via TFU.INFO - check out their feed for many more photos from the event, including the action diorama.

Onyx Prime looks good, I love the robot mode. The beast/dragon/griffin? alt mode also looks pretty awesome minus the robot hands as front paws? Claws? Feet? The centaur mode looks a little messy but I think that's more on how he was posed, at least for the legs. The shoulders look weird in that mode but hopefully there's a configuration to make it look better, love the head sculpt! And the staff being a bow and arrow in centaur mode, cool stuff

Alchemist Prime also looks beefy and cool, I like the alt mode too

Vortex looks really good and chonky I love it. Helicopter mode looks cool and robot mode is awesome, can't wait to see the others

Ironfist looks good, I like the alt mode. I wish the pictures got a better angle of him and Carnivac but im definitely picking them up

Sideways is cool, not attached enough to character to pick it up but looks like a pretty cool figure

I really like that ramhorn. Looks so cool. But idk if cool enough to justify double dipping on ratbat and perceptor

I'm definitely in for the Target SS86 3-pk. It almost looks like Perceptor got a new facesculpt.
Ratbat looks solid, and even Ramhorn looks alright.

Vortex looks incredible, and as much as I wanted to like UW Bruticus, it just wasn't a great combiner. Even with a couple upgrade kits it didn't quite deliver. Now there's for sure something to look forward to next year.

Onyx has my attention... Is he a 4th quarter release? If so, he'll be very tempting. But any sooner than that and there are other figures that will have my focus (and money).

Beyond that, looks like I'm passing on a lot.

The combaticons looks nice and I will get them, despite having an upgraded UW Bruticus. The Carnivac pack interest me a lot because I have the G1 original.

Alchemist Prime is the first one of the Primes that I really, really want. It's the mustache.

I don't need another Perceptor, but I need the casettes...

Also, it seems that Ground Soldier is a repaint/retool from Runabout/Runamock. That set is an easy skip.

It looks like they're dropping the SS86 subline and going with the MTMTE tag as a "New" subline. Everything looks good but I don't want to get overly excited for releases months away.

Onyx Prime looks fantastic. They outdid themselves. Instant pre orde.
the devastation 2-pack also great, can’t have enough seekers.
Excellion, somehow you will be mine.
And my boy, Noisemaze also a fabulous update.

Vortex would be perfect if he wasn't in his boring show colors, but as-is he still looks really good, and I'll probably have to grab him anyway since I can't bank on a toy colors version actually happening and Bruticus is easily my favorite Combiner. As much as I still don't really like the principle of the frame-combiner-system or the heavy show colors leaning, that Bruticus box art does look absolutely killer, and I love that we've continued the now-tradition of Blast Off giving him built-in flamethrower capabilities.

Sideways Noisemaze and Onyx look perfect, no notes. I've definitely come around to these Onyx colors as opposed to the blue I was expecting now that we're seeing the actual figure, and I'm real happy Noisemaze is seemingly another completely new mold out of nowhere, it was basically the only way to do him justice. Zero clue what Onyx's crazy winged six-legged hooved gargoyle-thing mode is supposed to actually be, so for now I will call him a Honse.

Already have Crasher, hope the repack helps those who don't.

Excellion's colors don't actually look as good to me as I expected on this mold? I can't place why, but I think I'll be skipping him.

Ironfist Fisitron looks really good, love his IDW colors and I'm very curious to see if his whole Lightformer cannon can detach from his back or if it's just the main barrel, although I am surprised to see they used the Earth mode tooling as his base and not the Siege one. Carnivac, on the other hand....sure is also included, wish he got as much IDW sauce in his design as his versus partner.

Still not 100% sold on Alchemist being green, but I like what I see otherwise, he can come hang out.

Really loving the looks of Vortex, they did so many crazy details, they almost look out of place compared to the CW mold. Really getting me excited for the rest.

Interesting that they did toon shaded windows on the two Devastation guys, but not on the Deluxe Optimus Prime.

Didn't feel like starting a new topic, but the first look at the SDCC Void Rivals set is up featuring Siege Jetfire.



Emerje

Carnivac and Onyx Prime look great. And going by Bruticus' art, he'll be a solid figure too.

Vortex looks excellent. Onyx is different to the usual stuff at least, and that makes him cool to me. A bit annoyed that Ratbat and Ramhorn come with Perceptor, but oh well. Alchemist is a letdown to me, really random alt mode and very drab colors for a guy dealing with alchemy.

Video interview with Mark about Leader class Onyx Prime:

https://www.instagram.com/reels/DGrcfZTMilV/

At Toy Fair 2025, Hasbro unveiled an exciting wave of new Transformers products, headlined by the launch of the Transformers: Age of the Primes line.

This new collector-oriented line explores the mythology of The Thirteen Primes, introducing figures like Leader Class Onyx Prime, a triple-changing centaur, and Deluxe Class Alchemist Prime, a powerful scientist with a unique Artifact accessory. Fan-favorite characters also join the lineup, including Deluxe Class Decepticon Crasher and Combaticon Vortex, the latter of which can combine with other Combaticons to form Bruticus. Hasbro also debuted a Void Rivals 3-pack inspired by the popular Energon Universe comic series, featuring an 11-inch Autobot Jetfire alongside Solila and Darak, plus a special variant comic cover.

These reveals showcase Hasbro’s ongoing commitment to blending classic Transformers lore with modern storytelling, giving fans and collectors new ways to expand their Transformers universes.

(As of the original running of this article, we do not have official images of Onyx Prime though he is highlighted in the press release below.)

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TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF THE PRIMES LEADER CLASS THE THIRTEEN ONYX PRIME
(HASBRO | Ages 8 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $54.99 | Additional details coming soon)
Unite your favorite characters from across the world of TRANSFORMERS robots into your collection with the TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF THE PRIMES LEADER CLASS THE THIRTEEN ONYX PRIME action figure! This 7.5-inch The Thirteen Onyx Prime action figure converts between robot, centaur, and beast modes in 12 and 19 steps. Includes a spear and Triptych Mask Artifact accessory that the figure can hold in robot and centaur modes. The figure's tail can be removed and opened into a bow accessory. The Thirteen Onyx Prime figure is inspired by the character from the TRANSFORMERS universe and features articulated head, arms, and legs for awesome action poses. TRANSFORMERS: Age of the Primes opens up the world of the Primes, the very first bots in Transformers mythology. Every battle, every bot, and every power in the TRANSFORMERS universe can be traced back to one of The Thirteen. Collect and combine different characters to create your ideal Age of the Primes lineup (each sold separately, subject to availability).

TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF THE PRIMES DELUXE CLASS THE THIRTEEN ALCHEMIST PRIME
(HASBRO | Ages 8 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 | Pre-Order on March 4 at 1PM ET at Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers; available Summer 2025.)
Unite your favorite characters from across the world of TRANSFORMERS robots into your collection with the TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF THE PRIMES DELUXE CLASS THE THIRTEEN ALCHEMIST PRIME action figure! This 5.5-inch figure converts between robot and Cybertronian armored car modes in 17 steps. Includes a 2-piece Lenses Artifact accessory. The Thirteen Alchemist Prime figure is inspired by the character from the TRANSFORMERS universe and features articulated head, arms, and legs for awesome action poses. TRANSFORMERS: Age of the Primes opens up the world of the Primes, the very first bots in TRANSFORMERS mythology, a pantheon of Thirteen beings, each with a unique ability and personality. Every battle, every bot, and every power in the TRANSFORMERS universe can be traced back to one of The Thirteen. Collect and combine different characters to create your ideal Age of the Primes lineup (each sold separately, subject to availability).

TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF THE PRIMES DELUXE CLASS DECEPTICON CRASHER
(HASBRO | Ages 8 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 | Pre-Order on March 4 at 1PM ET at Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers; available Summer 2025.)
Unite your favorite characters from across the world of TRANSFORMERS robots into your collection with the TRANSFORMERS AGE OF THE PRIMES DELUXE CLASS DECEPTICON CRASHER action figure! This 5.5-inch figure converts between robot and sports car modes in 18 steps. Includes 2 blaster accessories that attach in both modes. The Decepticon Crasher figure is inspired by the character from the TRANSFORMERS universe and features articulated head, arms, and legs for awesome action poses. TRANSFORMERS: Age of the Primes opens up the world of the Primes, the very first bots in TRANSFORMERS mythology, a pantheon of Thirteen beings, each with a unique ability and personality. Every battle, every bot, and every power in the TRANSFORMERS universe can be traced back to one of The Thirteen. Collect and combine different characters to create your ideal Age of the Primes lineup (each sold separately, subject to availability).

TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF THE PRIMES DELUXE CLASS COMBATICON VORTEX
(HASBRO | Ages 8 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 | Pre-Order on March 4 at 1PM ET at Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers; available Summer 2025.)
Unite your favorite characters from across the world of TRANSFORMERS robots into your collection with the TRANSFORMERS AGE OF THE PRIMES DELUXE CLASS COMBATICON VORTEX action figure! This figure converts between robot and helicopter modes in 19 steps. Combine the figure with other TRANSFORMERS Combaticon figures to create a Bruticus action figure (each sold separately, subject to availability). The Combaticon Vortex figure is inspired by the character from the TRANSFORMERS universe and features articulated head, arms, and legs for awesome action poses. TRANSFORMERS: Age of the Primes opens up the world of the Primes, the very first bots in TRANSFORMERS mythology, a pantheon of Thirteen beings, each with a unique ability and personality. Every battle, every bot, and every power in the TRANSFORMERS universe can be traced back to one of The Thirteen. Collect and combine different characters to create your ideal Age of the Primes lineup (each sold separately, subject to availability).

TRANSFORMERS VOID RIVALS AUTOBOT JETFIRE, ZERTONIAN SOLILA, AND AGORRIAN DARAK
(HASBRO | Ages 8 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: TBD | Additional details coming soon.)
Comic book TRANSFORMERS bots are stepping off the page and onto collectors’ shelves with the TRANSFORMERS Void Rivals action figure pack, inspired by the Void Rivals comic series that started the hottest line of comics in comic shops, the Energon universe! The 11-inch Autobot Jetfire action figure converts between robot and jet modes in 32 steps and comes with 3.75-inch Zertonian Solila and Agorrian Darak non-converting action figures. All 3 figures have articulated heads, arms, and legs for action poses. The pack includes a convention exclusive Void Rivals #1 comic featuring variant cover art by Marcelo Matere.

Void Rivals #1 began the Energon Universe in June 2023 from co-creators Robert Kirkman and Lorenzo De Felici. The first issue is currently on a landmark 11th printing nearly two years later to meet the demand as the series continues to shock fans each month. Popular TRANSFORMERS characters like Hot Rod, Springer, the Quintessons, and SKuxxoid have all joined the series, as well as the the world of G.I. JOE with the arrival of Cobra-La. Void Rivals is available in comic shops and everywhere books are sold, with new issues debuting each month.

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TRANSFORMERS toys open the portal to a whole new universe of — More Than Meets the Eye — bringing together every TRANSFORMERS generation like you’ve never seen before. Collect and combine different characters to create your ideal TRANSFORMERS figures lineup (each sold separately, subject to availability).



TRANSFORMERS AGE OF THE PRIMES DELUXE CLASS COMBATICON VORTEX Package 1


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TRANSFORMERS AGE OF THE PRIMES DELUXE CLASS COMBATICON VORTEX 1


TRANSFORMERS AGE OF THE PRIMES DELUXE CLASS COMBATICON VORTEX 3


TRANSFORMERS AGE OF THE PRIMES DELUXE CLASS COMBATICON VORTEX 4


TRANSFORMERS AGE OF THE PRIMES DELUXE CLASS COMBATICON VORTEX 5


TRANSFORMERS AGE OF THE PRIMES DELUXE CLASS COMBATICON VORTEX 6


TRANSFORMERS AGE OF THE PRIMES DELUXE CLASS DECEPTICON CRASHER Package 1


TRANSFORMERS AGE OF THE PRIMES DELUXE CLASS DECEPTICON CRASHER Package 2


TRANSFORMERS AGE OF THE PRIMES DELUXE CLASS DECEPTICON CRASHER 1


TRANSFORMERS AGE OF THE PRIMES DELUXE CLASS DECEPTICON CRASHER 2


TRANSFORMERS AGE OF THE PRIMES DELUXE CLASS DECEPTICON CRASHER 3


TRANSFORMERS AGE OF THE PRIMES DELUXE CLASS DECEPTICON CRASHER 4


TRANSFORMERS AGE OF THE PRIMES DELUXE CLASS DECEPTICON CRASHER 5


TRANSFORMERS AGE OF THE PRIMES DELUXE CLASS DECEPTICON CRASHER 6


TRANSFORMERS AGE OF THE PRIMES DELUXE CLASS DECEPTICON CRASHER 7


TRANSFORMERS AGE OF THE PRIMES DELUXE CLASS DECEPTICON CRASHER 8


TRANSFORMERS AGE OF THE PRIMES DELUXE CLASS THE THIRTEEN ALCHEMIST PRIME Package 1


TRANSFORMERS AGE OF THE PRIMES DELUXE CLASS THE THIRTEEN ALCHEMIST PRIME Package 2


TRANSFORMERS AGE OF THE PRIMES DELUXE CLASS THE THIRTEEN ALCHEMIST PRIME 1


TRANSFORMERS AGE OF THE PRIMES DELUXE CLASS THE THIRTEEN ALCHEMIST PRIME 2


TRANSFORMERS AGE OF THE PRIMES DELUXE CLASS THE THIRTEEN ALCHEMIST PRIME 3


TRANSFORMERS AGE OF THE PRIMES DELUXE CLASS THE THIRTEEN ALCHEMIST PRIME 4


TRANSFORMERS VOID RIVALS AUTOBOT JETFIRE, ZERTONIAN SOLILA, AND AGORRIAN DARAK Comic


TRANSFORMERS VOID RIVALS AUTOBOT JETFIRE, ZERTONIAN SOLILA, AND AGORRIAN DARAK

So I guess I'm the only one who's underwhelmed by the new combiners. I was disappointed in the new Aerialbot limbs, and Vortex isn't great either. I'll wait to see what the rest look like, but I'm not holding my breath.

Hopefully I can get that Jetfire without a lot of hassle, he actually looks better than the original release.

Vortex looks most excellent! Guess I'll be doing three combiiners then, with Superion, Bruticus and the eventual Defensor. I admit, I don't particularly care about Devastator and I have always disliked Menasor for some reason.

I might be able to get Crasher now! Yay!

I do wish I could get the Void Rival characters by themselves. I don't need another Jetfire and I don't dig that deco on him either.

~ Grim

Alchemist's weapon on the left side has the Ancient Autobot/Prime symbol and on the right has the Herald of Unicron/Blentron symbol.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:
Alchemist's weapon on the left side has the Ancient Autobot/Prime symbol and on the right has the Herald of Unicron/Blentron symbol.

Emerje

So what does that mean?
Sorry I've never really understood how his powers work

Not much stood out for me, which is great for the wallet. Alchemist is okay, I like the Bot mode more than alt mode due to it looking more like an earthly human vehicle rather than something Cybertronian. So not sure whether I'll get him or not to complete the 13. Probably wait for a sale.

Vortex looks alright as well, though a bit choppy. Not being into Bruticus all that much the Combaticons don't really show up on my list of wants. I might have considered getting them if they weren't coming in the exact same year as Devestator and Superion. I'm already tapped out on Combiners for the year...

Onyx is definitely different and that makes him a tad more interesting but I feel like he's too different for me. And being that it's not a character I follow or need it's an easy pass. Ratbat and Ramhorn coming with Perceptor has always bugged me, the line doesn't need another release of him this soon for starters. Ramhorn specifically looks almost as bad if not worse than Steeljaw, IMO, so that's why this immediately became a total pass. I was torn on Steeljaw but that was only a $12 risk, I sure as heck not paying almost $40 for a bot I already have just to get it. I'm also not a big fan of Ratbat so that's not an incentive either.

I think I'll just try to hunt down the Masterpiece or 3rd party versions for both Steeljaw and Ramhorn, and probably Ravage too if this is any indication of what a new one would look like.

Onyx Prime is simply stunning!!! My favorite Prime actually came out looking straight peak, and I am so happy.

Alchemist looks more like Prime Bulkhead than the legacy Prime Bulkhead. Now give us the cyberverse new head repaint.

Vortex looks really good. I am tempted by him, but I will wait for a G2 version.

I have Crasher, glad others can get her now too.

Ironfist looks great, Carnivac a bit of a disappointment so far.

I am so annoyed that I will need to buy that Jetfire again for the Void Rivals characters.

the SS86 and Devastation guys are a pass

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
Alchemist looks more like Prime Bulkhead than the legacy Prime Bulkhead.

Thank you, yes, this, I was just going to say this. Though the abs looks more like Animated's grill abs.

Still give me a bulkhead head and I'm all over this mold.

Interesting the Studio Series Devastation 2-pack gets 2 brand new Primal styled swords (not Kingdom's) for the Elite Seeker and a small sword for the car drone.

Sad Excellion and Noisemaze are Walmart exclusives. Will make it hard for those not in the US to get them.

Razorbeast88 wrote:

Emerje wrote:
Alchemist's weapon on the left side has the Ancient Autobot/Prime symbol and on the right has the Herald of Unicron/Blentron symbol.

Emerje

So what does that mean?
Sorry I've never really understood how his powers work

Hard saying since they haven't come up with a specific lore yet for this line and everything we think we know about any of them comes from a bunch of different iterations. He likes his alcohol, for all we know his weapon is literal beer goggles.

Emerje

This past weekend at New York Toy Fair 2025, Hasbro officially unveiled the latest additions to the Transformers: Age of the Primes toyline — and fans can already secure their pre-orders! This exciting new lineup brings together characters from across Transformers history while expanding on the mythos of The Thirteen, the legendary first Cybertronians who shaped the fate of their world. Let's dive into the full details on these new releases.


Wreck 'N Doom Collection: Fisitron & Carnivac 2-Pack

Revealed during Hasbro's Toy Fair presentation, the Wreck 'N Doom Collection delivers a surprising team-up between two fan-favorite characters — the Autobot Fisitron (better known to some as Ironfist) and the Decepticon beast warrior Carnivac. This 2-pack celebrates the long-running Wreckers and Mayhem Attack Squad rivalry, bringing both characters into the modern Generations ecosystem.

Fisitron transforms from robot to off-road vehicle in 15 steps, while Carnivac shifts from robot to wolf in 18 steps — and Carnivac even includes a transforming Headmaster-style Survivor figure! Both characters feature blaster accessories and full articulation for dynamic posing.

Price: $49.99
Pre-order: Available exclusively on Amazon, with limited stock on Hasbro Pulse
Release Date: Fall 2025


Deluxe Class Alchemist Prime

One of the legendary Thirteen Primes finally arrives in plastic form! Alchemist Prime is one of the ancient architects of Cybertron's destiny, and now fans can add him to their collections as a fully articulated Deluxe Class figure.

Alchemist Prime transforms from robot to a Cybertronian armored car in 17 steps and comes equipped with his signature Lenses Artifact, which splits into two pieces. This figure brings one of Cybertron's mythic founders to life, perfect for building out your Age of the Primes display.

Price: $24.99
Pre-order: Available at Amazon, Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers
Release Date: Fall 2025


Deluxe Class Decepticon Crasher

Making a high-speed entrance into the Age of the Primes line, Decepticon Crasher continues her transformation from Gobots icon to full-fledged Transformers character. Crasher converts from robot to sleek sports car in 18 steps and comes with two blaster accessories that work in both modes.

Crasher's appearance at Toy Fair was a standout surprise, continuing her growing presence in the Generations line. Whether you know her from her Gobots roots or her more recent Decepticon lore, she's ready to race into your collection.

Price: $24.99
Pre-order: Available now at Amazon, Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers
Release Date: Fall 2025


Deluxe Class Combaticon Vortex

The Combaticons are back! Revealed alongside the rest of Age of the Primes, Vortex brings the Combaticon aerial specialist into the spotlight. This Deluxe Class figure converts from robot to helicopter in 19 steps and is fully compatible with other Combaticon figures to form a new version of the classic Bruticus combiner (other figures sold separately).

With Toy Fair confirming the Combaticons' return, Vortex is the first piece of the puzzle, giving fans a fresh take on the iconic team.

Price: $24.99
Pre-order: Available now at Amazon, Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers
Release Date: Fall 2025


What is Age of the Primes?

Age of the Primes is Hasbro's newest Transformers Generations subline, built around the mythology of The Thirteen Primes — the first Cybertronians who wielded unimaginable power and shaped the entire Transformers universe. Each figure in this line either represents one of the Primes themselves or ties into their far-reaching influence, bringing together characters from across Transformers history into a shared narrative.

From ancient legends like Alchemist Prime to classic warriors like the Combaticons, Age of the Primes is shaping up to be a celebration of every era of Transformers storytelling.


Pre-Orders Now Open

With Toy Fair's reveals fresh in fans' minds, all four of these new Age of the Primes figures are available for pre-order right now. Whether you're a Wreckers die-hard, a Combiner collector, or a fan of Transformers deep lore, this wave has something for everyone.


Stay tuned to Seibertron.com for in-depth galleries, hands-on reviews, and all the latest Transformers news from Toy Fair and beyond!