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News Credits: 4877 · Fri Jul 24, 2015 9:01 pm

It's a good thing I am over 20 years old, I am above the age requirement for this guy:

News Credits: 4877 · Sat Jul 25, 2015 5:07 pm

Scotty P has brought some fun new listings to our attention. Amazon now has Rescue Bots "Tunnel Rescue Drill Set" and Hellwarp "Shark Sub Capture Set" both ready to ship at 16.99$ each (with free Prime shipping). Each new listing came with a slew of pictures, of which a few can be found below. Enjoy!

News Credits: 7 · Sat Jul 25, 2015 5:33 pm

I already have the figures, and the vehicles aren't worth the price on their own. They're not bad or anything, just not a must-have either.

News Credits: 402 · Updated Oct 21, 2022

The more and more I see about toys for this series the less I see of figures that actually transform.

That's a shame really.

News Credits: 25 · Sat Jul 25, 2015 6:57 pm

Mkall wrote:The more and more I see about toys for this series the less I see of figures that actually transform.

That's a shame really.

Yes and no. Personally, I feel anything that is a transformer should, of course, transform. These are for the wee little ones, though, and I can personally attest that my 18 and 30 month old sons both love these things. The lack of transformation actually comes in hand as the figure stays in a shape they recognize.

News Credits: 402 · Updated Oct 21, 2022

Ironhidensh wrote:
Mkall wrote:The more and more I see about toys for this series the less I see of figures that actually transform.

That's a shame really.

Yes and no. Personally, I feel anything that is a transformer should, of course, transform. These are for the wee little ones, though, and I can personally attest that my 18 and 30 month old sons both love these things. The lack of transformation actually comes in hand as the figure stays in a shape they recognize.

Either way, in about 10 years or so, we'll probably start seeing proper Generations-style figures of these guys. If I'm still collecting by then, I'll probably get them.

News Credits: 25 · Sat Jul 25, 2015 9:54 pm

I never thought of that. Proper generations (or even masterpiece) versions would be the bees knees!! Now to wait for ten years......

News Credits: 462 · Sat Jul 25, 2015 11:56 pm

Been waiting forever for these two sets to come out. I really like how the toyline is starting to produce more toys of things that were created specifically for the show by its production team instead of vice-versa. The drill is Griffin Rock's Tunnel Forger from episode 36, and the sub is the second of Dr. Morocco's sea vessels.

As for the figures themselves, Graham's the only one I could do without. My Blades has gone missing so this'll get me a new one. I could use a Morocco with better paint apps than the one I already have. And, I've already got four MorBots, so I'll gladly take a fifth one.

News Credits: 656 · Wed Aug 05, 2015 5:46 pm

When it rains sightings, it certainly pours. This analogy may imply that we're getting soaked in our news cycle today, but this ain't Sea World, it's as real as it gets because now we have Rescue Bots toy sighting news to report.

Yours truly stopped in to the local Toys R US in Raleigh, NC today and spotted the Transformers: Rescue Bots High Tide Rescue Rig, as well as the Tunnel Rescue Drill Set and Shark Sub Capture Set previously only known to be available on Amazon.

It'll run you $29.99 plus tax to party it up on High Tide's boat, and the Rescue Drill and Shark Sub were too busy flipping burgers so I didn't scan them to get the price, but it's likely comparable to Amazon. Probably.

If you see any new toys at retail that we haven't made a news post about yet, and they're still, well, new, be sure to let our News Crew know here, and if you see these particular toys locally be sure to let your fellow collectors know in your local Sightings Thread

News Credits: 3 · Thu Aug 06, 2015 6:25 am

We should have them in the UK soon but at £5 more at £29.99 ($38)

Fri Aug 07, 2015 12:55 am

I would like the day we get Rescue Bots in the Generations toy line

News Credits: 7 · Sat Aug 08, 2015 7:04 pm

LegendaryAntiHero wrote:I would like the day we get Rescue Bots in the Generations toy line

Sadly, I've heard that such a day will likely be a long time coming.

I'm just hoping we at least get a transforming version of High Tide's super mode before it's all over. Not that I'm dissing the current High Tide toy, I'd just like one that does that particular thing.

News Credits: 1235 · Thu Aug 20, 2015 8:36 pm

It's been a while since we have had some new Transformers Rescue Bots toy news. Thanks to the Hasbro.com, we have the first looks at the new Chase The Police-Bot and Blades The Flight-Bot and also Mr. Potato Head Heatwave The Fire-Bot and Mr. Potato Head Boulder The Construction-Bot in-package shots. Look for these to be release soon.

News Credits: 462 · Thu Aug 20, 2015 11:08 pm

Blades appears to be sculpted more show-accurately. Chase, on the other hand...

Both could use more paint apps as well.

News Credits: 7 · Mon Aug 24, 2015 9:28 pm

Ironhidensh wrote::shock:

I never thought of that. Proper generations (or even masterpiece) versions would be the bees knees!! Now to wait for ten years......

Probably not Masterpiece, since Takara handles those and I don't think Rescue Bots airs in Japan.

But if they did make Masterpiece Rescue Bots, I'd be hoping for Energize Gear and Burnses (or Greenes) that can drive them

News Credits: 1235 · Sun Nov 08, 2015 7:01 pm

We have a new Transformers Rescue Bots sighting coming at you from Mount Prospect, IL. Chase and Blades were found at a Walmart there by Seibertron. We actually got our first look at these guys a few months ago on the Hasbro website. If you are in need of a new Rescue Bots toy fix then it wouldn't hurt to head on down to your local Walmart and see if these guys are in stock. If you have a new toy sighting then use the Contact Us link at the top right hand corner and let us know so we can spread the word.

News Credits: 7 · Sun Nov 08, 2015 9:58 pm

Chase has some room for improvement, but Blades actually looks pretty neat.

News Credits: 462 · Sun Nov 08, 2015 10:27 pm

I got an email notification for this thread, but clicking any link to it from the email brought me to a "ERROR 404: PAGE NOT FOUND" page. Had to get here the old-fashioned way instead.

Anyway, like I said before, Blades looks superbly show-accurate in his new mold, but Chase's new mold seems more like a halfhearted attempt. And both could use a lot more paint, which is unfortunate considering how their cartoon models really aren't that super-detailed in their color schemes.

News Credits: 332 · Sun Nov 08, 2015 11:45 pm

Stupid question, what's the difference between these figures and their original releases?

News Credits: 462 · Sun Nov 08, 2015 11:48 pm

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Stupid question, what's the difference between these figures and their original releases?

These are new molds that are much smaller than the originals, being the size of the Rescan figures, and are more show-accurate in their sculpting being more closely based on the cartoon models.

News Credits: 332 · Mon Nov 09, 2015 2:02 am

Sabrblade wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Stupid question, what's the difference between these figures and their original releases?
These are new molds that are much smaller than the originals, being the size of the Rescan figures, and are more show-accurate in their sculpting being more closely based on the cartoon models.

And they still have no working arms right?

News Credits: 462 · Mon Nov 09, 2015 10:27 am

chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Stupid question, what's the difference between these figures and their original releases?
These are new molds that are much smaller than the originals, being the size of the Rescan figures, and are more show-accurate in their sculpting being more closely based on the cartoon models.

And they still have no working arms right?

Correct. Just like the most of the transforming figures of this line.

News Credits: 656 · Tue Dec 15, 2015 9:18 am

There's no doubt that some Seibertronians are going to be out and about doing some holiday shopping over the next week and a half. If you've got a young Rescue Bots fan on your list to tide over next week, it looks like the current is in your favor as the Transformers: Rescue Bots Epic Figure, High Tide, is out at US retail. This was found by yours truly yesterday at a Target store in Raleigh, NC for the oddball price of $10.19.

These non-transforming figures aren't widely sought by collectors, but they interact with other Playskool heroes figures and accessories, so this may be a fun addition for the young fan in your life. Don't forget to contact our news team when you see sightings that haven't hit our front page yet, and as always keep your browser anchored here to Seibertron.com for all the latest.

News Credits: 4877 · Tue Dec 15, 2015 9:53 am

If you've got a young Rescue Bots fan on your list to tide over next week, it looks like the current is in your favor

News Credits: 462 · Tue Dec 15, 2015 10:20 am

The RB Epic figures are the only Titan Hero-esuqe figures I buy due to A) their added level of interactivity with other figures in the line via their chest cockpits, and B) their not completely lacking in painted color.