The Energon Pub

[megatran]

Fresh from JTPrime, we have Studio Series listings from 2026 and some of 2027! A couple notes he mentions first:

"-No AOTP Titan in 2026. That's because Studio Series is getting its first Titan instead. AOTP will have 2 Commanders instead.
-Comics is being introduced to Studio Series in 2027.
-Leader Hound, Swoop, Slp Prime, Fort Max and Soundwave are super early 2027 listings."


TRA GEN STUDIO SERIES TITAN
Product Number: G1888

TRA GEN STUDIO SERIES ROLEPLAY
Product Number: G1889

TRA GEN STUDIO SERIES LDR 86 BLITZWING
Product Number: G2187

TRA GEN STUDIO SERIES LDR TF7 SCOURGE
Product Number: G2189

TRA GEN STUDIO SERIES VOY 86 CYCLONUS
Product Number: G2193

TRA GEN STUDIO SERIES VOY TF4 OPTIMUS EV
Product Number: G2194

TRA GEN STUDIO SERIES DLX 86 WHEELJACK
Product Number: G2198

TRA GEN STUDIO SERIES DLX TF4 BUMBLEBEE
Product Number: G2199

TRA GEN STUDIO SERIES DLX TF ONE SOUNDWAVE
Product Number: G2200

TRA GEN STUDIO SERIES LDR 86 SWOOP
Product Code G3505

TRA GEN STUDIO SERIES LDR COMICS FORT MAX
Product Code: G3506

TRA GEN STUDIO SERIES LDR COMICS SOUNDWAVE
Product Code: G3507

TRA GEN STUDIO SERIES LDR TF5 HOUND
Product Code: G3508

TRA GEN STUDIO SERIES LDR 86 OPTIMUS SLP MODE
Product Number: G3509

TRA GEN STUDIO SERIES LDR TF5 MEGATRON
Product code: G3467

Exclusive:
TRA GEN SS ANNY LDR 86 MEGATRON
Product Number: G2255

Who?

[Sabrblade]

Who?

There's a LOT of names in that long list you quoted. You'll have to be more specific than a vague, single-word question.

[Nemesis Primal]

Okay see these additional listings make a way more sensical-looking 2026, going by product numbers:

The double Thundercracker wave persists
Still nothing to personally interest me in 2025...but if COMIC FORT MAX is the IDW design he's MINE.

EDIT: Wait, no, Leaders are only 2 to a case, either TLK Megs is also supposed to be 2027 or that's too many Leaders!

[-Kanrabat-]

Who?

There's a LOT of names in that long list you quoted. You'll have to be more specific than a vague, single-word question.

What?

[william-james88]

Hasbro has been slow to reveal some new Transformers toys, probably due to domestic market uncertainties linked to preorders, which is the current rumour. It’s status quo for Takara, on the other hand, so they are revealing the following Studio Series figures and have them up for preorder in Japan:
TFOne Elita 1
TFOne Starscream
SS86 Megatron
SS86 Mixmaster
SS86 Scavenger

There is also a Takara exclusive Thundercracker and Reflector set
You can check out all the images below

[ScottyP]

TRA GEN STUDIO SERIES DLX 86 WHEELJACK
Product Number: G2198

Wheeljack and Windcharger comprise the two dead horsemen of the apocalypse for Studio '86. When that's the part of the barrel being scraped, it's time to wrap it up.

[chuckdawg1999]

Sunstreaker and Wheeljack? If these are the versions from that five pack with the extra guns, then I won't feel bad missing that set. Just have to pray for a solo Hound then.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

I know next year is a SS86 heavy year for an anniversary, but I still feel so disappointed that we STILL lack a 2nd SS Dinobot!

I am excited for the live action bots coming, along with the One bots.

Wheeljack and Windcharger make me think we will get a 3rd target corpse pack next year, which I would get.

I wonder who the titan would be. I REALLY want it to be the DotM Driller, but realistically, it will probably be something like the Autobot shuttle or Unicron cruiser given a robot mode.

[Overcracker]

One Starscream looks pretty good.
Elita looks great.

I'd totally go for that Dramatic Capture set if I did not already own Thundercracker.

Devastator still does nothing for me.

Not interested in a Dead Wheeljack really.

But ion anyone knows where to getting replacement windshield sections for Siege Jackie I'm here.

[EvasionModeBumblebee]

I know next year is a SS86 heavy year for an anniversary, but I still feel so disappointed that we STILL lack a 2nd SS Dinobot!

I am excited for the live action bots coming, along with the One bots.

Wheeljack and Windcharger make me think we will get a 3rd target corpse pack next year, which I would get.

I wonder who the titan would be. I REALLY want it to be the DotM Driller, but realistically, it will probably be something like the Autobot shuttle or Unicron cruiser given a robot mode.

JT thinks the Titan is most likely ROTB Stratosphere, but we don't know for sure yet. I'd love a Driller too!

[Sowndwave76]

Here's what I'm in for from this new leaked list:

-Cyclonus (this is still one of the best molds ever)
-Anniversary Megs (assuming it's a reformatting version)

A couple 'maybe's':
-Comics Soundwave (appearance will be the factor, because I'm guessing this is going to be the last use of the Netflix mold, and for me that will be annoying)
-The SS Titan (obviously depending on who it is and how it looks. But based on the cost alone, this is going to have to be impressive)

A "Slp mode" Optimus... Meaning "sleep" aka a grayed-out dead version? Seems like such a waste of a release of that mold... I get it, it'll be the 40th anniversary. But if this is the deco, what's the point?? Even if it's done well and looks good, who's going to spend $60 for that? What I have listed above looks like next to nothing, but I just added to my 'want' and 'maybe' lists. Including what we already knew of and the new listings for AotP, for me, I'll be spending quite a bit next year; a dead Prime doesn't even come close to making my 'maybe' list.
It's also unfortunate for people who thought this release would be the regular figure just without the trailer.

[Till-all-R1]

How does Fort Max work out as a Leader Class? Nothing on that list sounds appealing to me, will have to wait to see visuals on some to decide what they are.

I'm intrigued by the Reflector repaint, looks pretty neat. Also might have to get that TF One Elita One!

[Sabrblade]

How does Fort Max work out as a Leader Class?

Fort Max isn't a giant in most comics, and it's probably going to be the IDW1 version who turns into a tank.

[Nemesis Destron]

I think there is coolness in this Reflector but I'm happy with Scrapface leading the other 2 members forming MY Refractor.

The only thing on my mind is will touch this Megatron soon or not? Cuz if not I'll pick Megatron up but if does do something I'll become most having picked up this release.

[-Kanrabat-]

SS86 Megs is just perfect.

And that TF1 Screamers look solid.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

As much as I like and desperately hope the Fort Max will be the IDW version, it will more than likely end up being a Marvel Fort Max, which no complaints there for me so long as Scorponok gets the same treatment

[Sabrblade]

As much as I like and desperately hope the Fort Max will be the IDW version, it will more than likely end up being a Marvel Fort Max, which no complaints there for me so long as Scorponok gets the same treatment

The thing that leads me to doubt it's Marvel Fort Max is that Hasbro is ending the Core class range, so there would be no new small toys on the shelves to interact with Fort Max's battle station altmode as a playset. And with Fort being a Leader, the battle station would already be pretty small, making Core class the only range that could possibly interact with it, so with the end of Core class, there's not much playability in an undersized battle station with no small figures to play with it. In that sense, the IDW1 tank makes more sense for playability value since it wouldn't require the kind of playset interactivity that a battle station would.

[Nemesis Destron]

Whoa guys pardon my ignorance....Marvel Fort Max???

[Sowndwave76]

I just really paused and looked; that Elita One actually looks really solid.

I'm also going to be very interested to see SS86 Skywarp and Thundercracker...
If Skywarp has a gray face instead of metallic silver, that alone may be enough for me to get it. Assuming the rest of the deco is on point as well. I'm all in for the new Dramatic Capture set and most likely will be keeping that Thundercracker as long as the main blue color is good.

Fort Max should be cool, but I have more than enough to buy so that's a pass for me.

[Sabrblade]

Whoa guys pardon my ignorance....Marvel Fort Max???

You'll have to be more specific about what you're asking about for us to answer.

[o.supreme]

I know fans gave been wanting a smaller "Comic Accurate" Fort Max and Scorponok for a while. Seeing as we already have the Animation accurate Titan figures, that is fine. But why is it being released as "Studio Series" when this is based on print media? Seems like the term has been watered down, and now has lost all meaning. They should just call the line "Generations" and drop all sub labeling (AoP, SS, whatever).

Which brings me to my next point. We are getting "SS Titan" which is great, but there's nothing from the live-action films that really would qualify as a Titan. I mean I don't think they would release RotB Unicron as such, but who knows. If we expand to games, I know fans have been wanting a WFC type Trypticon or Omega Supreme, but considering they just re-released Siege Omega for like the 3rd time, and TR (updated for AoP) Trypticon, I doubt it. T30 Metroplex was basically already FoC inspired, and fans would want a more OG accurate Metroplex if they were going that route.

I guess I could always fall back on my insane wish for Majin Zarak. After all he did appear in an animated film released theatrically in Japan, also it would be the first of a kind "Beast-Era" Titan to boot. But alas, it will probably be something more non-sensical that really isn't "studio series".

[Counterpunch]

I have a feeling that the Studio Series Titan is going to be Unicron.

It will have been 5+ years since the Haslab. It'll be an anniversary year for the 86 movie. Lastly, they did something similar with Marvel Legends. Sentinel was a Haslab, but they have gone about doing a smaller, more screen accurate Sentinel that is made to order. I think it's crazy to think that just because there was a Haslab, the character will never get another market release.

[Sabrblade]

Which brings me to my next point. We are getting "SS Titan" which is great, but there's nothing from the live-action films that really would qualify as a Titan.

But remember, beginning wih Star Optimus Prime, Titans are going to be smaller and (theoretically) less expensive, now. So whatever it is (JTPrime speculates it might be ROTB Stratosphere) it may be large but not as gigantic as previous Titans.

[o.supreme]

I guess I always envisioned Stratosphere or (less likely) DotM Devcon as CC. But I guess with Star Convoy setting the precedent, a $150.00 "Small Titan" Stratosphere may be a way to go.

[Nemesis Destron]

As much as I like and desperately hope the Fort Max will be the IDW version, it will more than likely end up being a Marvel Fort Max, which no complaints there for me so long as Scorponok gets the same treatment

The thing that leads me to doubt it's Marvel Fort Max is that Hasbro is ending the Core class range, so there would be no new small toys on the shelves to interact with Fort Max's battle station altmode as a playset. And with Fort being a Leader, the battle station would already be pretty small, making Core class the only range that could possibly interact with it, so with the end of Core class, there's not much playability in an undersized battle station with no small figures to play with it. In that sense, the IDW1 tank makes more sense for playability value since it wouldn't require the kind of playset interactivity that a battle station would.

Whoa guys pardon my ignorance....Marvel Fort Max???

You'll have to be more specific about what you're asking about for us to answer.