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News Credits: 4877 · Sat Mar 11, 2023 7:52 pm

Retail will never get it perfectly right, ever. Between too much stock and not enough, I preffer too much.

MyFigureCollection.net collection · Sun Mar 12, 2023 1:02 am

william-james88 wrote:Retail will never get it perfectly right, ever. Between too much stock and not enough, I preffer too much.

Part of the problem with Bumblebee was that a lot of people didn't see the value in it, being such a small figure in Deluxe packaging, people couldn't get past that and see how ridiculously complex that figure was. Once the diehards got theirs it didn't get any traction with most of the casual fans and parents. Jazz is going to seem like a much better buy, and unlike Silverstreak we aren't suffering from mold fatigue and he serves an actual proper purpose in some peoples' collections.

Emerje

News Credits: 1646 · Sun Mar 12, 2023 12:28 pm

Took some photos of my Buzzworthy NEST crew together, I love this little subline

News Credits: 462 · Sun Mar 12, 2023 12:46 pm

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Took some photos of my Buzzworthy NEST crew together, I love this little subline

All them gray bodies, one might think they were dead.

News Credits: 12 · Sun Mar 12, 2023 1:18 pm

Primevsprime put up a review of the origins Jazz figure

https://youtu.be/Ln56MsoJ2_o

MyFigureCollection.net collection · Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:09 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Took some photos of my Buzzworthy NEST crew together, I love this little subline

All them gray bodies, one might think they were dead.

Or just Decepticon movie grunts.

Emerje

News Credits: 241 · Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:17 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Took some photos of my Buzzworthy NEST crew together, I love this little subline

All them gray bodies, one might think they were dead.

Definitely for Bonecrusher and Ratchet...

News Credits: 462 · Mon Mar 13, 2023 1:54 pm

Hasbro finally announces the non-Studio Series ROTB toys that have thus far only been seen in leaks, and they're being released not in the main ROTB toyline but instead as Target-exclusive Buzzworthy Bumblebee toys!

https://www.ign.com/articles/transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-figures-revealed-by-hasbro

https://www.facebook.com/transformers/posts/pfbid0kADEvA798DBRwoELXcEgyv2fhW1vWDjdhPqVACyCAPYV6KgBuXzkqbMSXfWenpC7l

News Credits: 17 · Mon Mar 13, 2023 2:33 pm

Maybe it's an indirect commentary on the movie, but the only toy I want from this selection is the weaponizer duo. Tiny animals that turn into guns? Beast Wars meets Battle Masters? Sold.

News Credits: 14 · Mon Mar 13, 2023 4:31 pm

The weaponizer scopry looks pretty good, but does he come with an extra smaller scorpion? Kind of odd. What's that for? Clearly not the sword.

Interesintg the the only toy reveal of Mirage we have at this point is the "main line" Mirage here, and its being released as an exclusive to Target under BWBB? #-o

Anyway, looks good, the Porchse mode looks o.k. Granted, this is the unlicensed version. Will need to wait for the SS release for the Licensed one I suppose.

News Credits: 4877 · Mon Mar 13, 2023 4:50 pm

Hasbro has released new images of two Target exclusive Rise of the Beasts multipacks that will be released in the Buzzworthy Bumblebee line. Some of these deluxes had listings for individual releases so it's to be seen if only one character is exclusive within the 3 pack, or if this is how the deluxes will be released, or if there will be multiple releases of the same toys. Below is a blurb from Hasbro along with the specific product info. And at the very end, we have images of a Rise of the Beasts puzzle that has just been unveiled by Prowd_Design.

The new Transformers: Rise of the Beasts movie hits theaters in just a few months! On March 10 at the SXSW Conference, the Porsche pop-up debuted full-size statues of a few of our stars: Optimus Prime, Optimus Primal, and Mirage in Porsche Carrera mode. Check out these awesome statues on display through March 14.
And some buzzworthy beasts are roaring into a Target near you! Target’s Buzzworthy Bumblebee program is getting some new action figures inspired by the new movie, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts!
Take on your own missions to save Earth with Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Jungle Mission 3-Packs! Each multipack comes with 3 action figures based on characters from the movie! Gear up with the included weapon accessories and get ready to battle! It’s double the scorpion-bots in the Buzzworthy Bumblebee exclusive Beast Alliance Beast Weaponizer 2-Pack! Predacon Scorponok and his beast partner Sandspear have teamed up in an epic alliance. Convert the Sandspear figure in spear mode to weaponize the Predacon Scorponok figure, and this duo is ready to sting some Autobots and Maximals!

Jungle Mission – Cheetor, Nightbird and Wheeljack – $59.99, April 2023
Jungle Mission – Bumblebee, Airazor, Autobot Mirage – $59.99, August 2023
Alliance Beast Weaponizer – Predacon Scorponok and Sandspear – $14.99, August 2023

TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEASTS BEAST ALLIANCE BEAST WEAPONIZERS PREDACON SCORPONOK AND SANDSPEAR 2-PACK

(Ages 6 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $14.99 | Available: 8/1/23)

The battle on Earth is no longer between the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons as the new “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” film introduces the Maximals, the Predacons, and the Terrorcons, in an epic 90s globetrotting adventure. Scorponok, the fierce Predacon warrior, teams up with his beast partner, Sandspear, as they charge into battle! The Predacon Scorponok figure converts from robot to scorpion mode in 7 steps, while the Sandspear figure converts from scorpion to spear mode in 4 steps. Combine the Beast Alliance Beast Weaponizer 2-Pack toys to gear up for battle! The Buzzworthy Bumblebee collection features some of the most buzzworthy Transformers action figures for boys, girls, and fans of all ages, only at Target.

TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEASTS JUNGLE MISSION 3-PACK: CHEETOR, NIGHTBIRD, AND WHEELJACK

(Ages 6 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $59.99 | Available: 4/10/23)

The battle on Earth is no longer between the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts introduces mysterious factions, the Maximals, the Predacons, and the Terrorcons, in an epic 90s globetrotting adventure. This multipack comes with Cheetor, Nightbird, and Wheeljack action figures inspired by Transformers: Rise of the Beasts and includes 2 blasters, tail whip, 2 arm blades, and sword accessories. The Cheetor figure converts from robot to cheetah mode in 21 steps, the Nightbird figure converts from robot to race car mode in 19 steps, and the Wheeljack figure converts from robot to van mode in 23 steps. The Buzzworthy Bumblebee collection features some of the most buzzworthy Transformers action figures for boys, girls, and fans of all ages, only at Target.

TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEASTS JUNGLE MISSION 3-PACK: BUMBLEBEE, AIRAZOR, AND AUTOBOT MIRAGE

(Ages 6 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $59.99 | Available: 8/1/23)

The battle on Earth is no longer between the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts introduces mysterious factions, the Maximals, the Predacons, and the Terrorcons, in an epic 90s globetrotting adventure. This multipack comes with Bumblebee, Airazor, and Autobot Mirage action figures inspired by Transformers: Rise of the Beasts and includes a shield, arm cannon, and 4 sword accessories. The Bumblebee figure converts from robot to licensed Camaro mode in 19 steps, the Airazor figure converts from robot to falcon mode in 24 steps, and the Autobot Mirage figure converts from robot to sports car mode in 24 steps. The Buzzworthy Bumblebee collection features some of the most buzzworthy Transformers action figures for boys, girls, and fans of all ages, only at Target.

News Credits: 4877 · Mon Mar 13, 2023 4:57 pm

I know I highlighted Mirage and that Scorpion guy but it's also our first look at mainline deluxe BB and he looks good. I think he looks even better than the SS toy.

News Credits: 101 · Mon Mar 13, 2023 5:04 pm

Cheetor is wearing shorts...
Come the F on.

But that Scorponok is a sure get when it will land in store. That is, IF it land in my local TrU.

I've yet to see any N.E.S.T Ratchet, Skullcruncher, or SS44 redux.

News Credits: 332 · Mon Mar 13, 2023 7:13 pm

That Airrazor looks different from the mainline one we've seen before, I think.

Mon Mar 13, 2023 7:13 pm

Of those two packs, Im 100% willing to swing on the Airazr, Bee and Mirage one. Kind of a shame theyre all not single releases but will take what we can get HaHa and a little scorpion weapon dude! Very cool, Im digging all the little Target/Battlemasters theyre sneaking into the different lines

Mon Mar 13, 2023 7:20 pm

These honestly look pretty good! I'll probably pick these up, especially to get some weaponizers.

News Credits: 14 · Mon Mar 13, 2023 7:33 pm

chuckdawg1999 wrote:That Airrazor looks different from the mainline one we've seen before, I think.

Looks like what we saw for mainline to me.

News Credits: 332 · Mon Mar 13, 2023 8:39 pm

Overcracker wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:That Airrazor looks different from the mainline one we've seen before, I think.

Looks like what we saw for mainline to me.

Where are the dark brown wings that we see in the official Hasbro pics?

MyFigureCollection.net collection · Mon Mar 13, 2023 8:49 pm

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Where are the dark brown wings that we see in the official Hasbro pics?

Folded down on her back, you can see them sticking out behind her legs.

Does Scorponok remind anyone else of the first movie Scorponok figure? I wonder if it's a pre-tool or something? Maybe it's just the placement of the scorpion legs.

Emerje

News Credits: 332 · Mon Mar 13, 2023 9:48 pm

Do you think that these figures are getting released like this due to the delays of the movie and toy lines? This is the only way for the figures to get out?

MyFigureCollection.net collection · Mon Mar 13, 2023 10:55 pm

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Do you think that these figures are getting released like this due to the delays of the movie and toy lines? This is the only way for the figures to get out?

It's probably just another box set of retail figures for Buzzworthy like we've seen a few times before with Cyberverse. If it were anywhere else I'd question it, but not at Target.

Emerje

News Credits: 4877 · Mon Mar 13, 2023 11:02 pm

Emerje wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Do you think that these figures are getting released like this due to the delays of the movie and toy lines? This is the only way for the figures to get out?

It's probably just another box set of retail figures for Buzzworthy like we've seen a few times before with Cyberverse. If it were anywhere else I'd question it, but not at Target.

Emerje

And probably would have been released months after the initial launch of the line. But given the delay, they all end up coming at the same time

News Credits: 2 · Tue Mar 14, 2023 6:51 am

I was looking forward to buy Mirage for his really cool alt mode... but in the main line it's not a Porsche Carrera, He's just a sportscart resembling the original car. I hate it!

As Porsche brand is involved in movie trailers and in movie events, I was sure Mirage could have the proper alt mode instead of this kind of fake :BANG_HEAD:

News Credits: 2 · Tue Mar 14, 2023 9:32 am

Barricade.it wrote:As Porsche brand is involved in movie trailers and in movie events, I was sure Mirage could have the proper alt mode instead of this kind of fake

Maybe they started the design process before the deal was finalized and didn't feel as much accuracy was needed for mainline vs Studio Series. Will be curious to see the differences.

I'm also curious to see Mirage's face on this figure. I can't make it out in that picture....

....then again, I'm old and my eyes kinda suck...

Anyone else having that problem?

MyFigureCollection.net collection · Tue Mar 14, 2023 9:42 am

Barricade.it wrote:I was looking forward to buy Mirage for his really cool alt mode... but in the main line it's not a Porsche Carrera, He's just a sportscart resembling the original car. I hate it!

As Porsche brand is involved in movie trailers and in movie events, I was sure Mirage could have the proper alt mode instead of this kind of fake

Probably because they want to use it for Decepticon repaints that may not be approved by Porsche/VW.

Emerje