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Site sponsor BigBadToyStore has posted color images of the officially licensed 3" vinyl Transformers figures from The Loyal Subjects. The blind boxed set features Optimus Prime, Megatron, Grimlock, Bumblebee, Soundwave, Starscream, Thundercracker and Jazz. Click here to visit BBTS for individual and full set pre-orders.

This blind-boxed assortment will include figures such as Optimus Prime, Megatron, Grimlock, Bumblebee, Soundwave, Starscream, Thundercracker and Jazz. Each figure will come with mini replicas of their original weapons.

Do all the ones with mouths look disturbing to anyone else? The other 3 ended up cute, at least.

And since it says "weapons" plural, and Grimlock has both his sword and double-barreled gun, shouldn't Screamer and Thundercracker each have 2 guns?

I want to say they're okay for what they are, but taking superdeformity to this extreme just makes me appreciate those MyClone block figures even more. Is BBTS importing these, or might they show up in western markets?

Must say I rather like the Grimlock, and also the Soundwave-and something about Grimlock's head tells me it'd work pretty well if used for a custom figure, but hell I don't do any customising so what would I know

Unthinkable. Even now, almost 30 years later, they STILL can't get Soundwave's visor or Grimlock's eye color right.

Skywarp64 wrote:Unthinkable. Even now, almost 30 years later, they STILL can't get Soundwave's visor or Grimlock's eye color right.

They did get it right, as per the original toys. The Autobots having blue eyes, the Decepticons red eyes thing was cartoon only.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Skywarp64 wrote:Unthinkable. Even now, almost 30 years later, they STILL can't get Soundwave's visor or Grimlock's eye color right.

They did get it right, as per the original toys. The Autobots having blue eyes, the Decepticons red eyes thing was cartoon only.

Agreed: as a comic loyalist, I have to say that Grimlock looks the most correct out of the whole bunch. Soundwave's eyes being kind of separate looks a little odd, but I could easily see either of the two answering letters via Furman's pen. *puttup*

very cute. lol

but why the hell is thundercracker 2 dollars less and bumblebee 5 dollars less than the rest? they are all the exact same size and things, they should be the same price.

and every mini vinyl figure i see like these are always 9.99 so why even ask 14.99 for the others?

oh and if thats thundercracker, why is he colored black and purple like skywarp? lol

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Skywarp64 wrote:Unthinkable. Even now, almost 30 years later, they STILL can't get Soundwave's visor or Grimlock's eye color right.

They did get it right, as per the original toys. The Autobots having blue eyes, the Decepticons red eyes thing was cartoon only.

Precisely. In the cartoon, Grimlock had blue eyes and Soundwave had a red visor. It's unthinkable that they still aren't getting this almost 30 years later.

Skywarp64 wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Skywarp64 wrote:Unthinkable. Even now, almost 30 years later, they STILL can't get Soundwave's visor or Grimlock's eye color right.

They did get it right, as per the original toys. The Autobots having blue eyes, the Decepticons red eyes thing was cartoon only.

Precisely. In the cartoon, Grimlock had blue eyes and Soundwave had a red visor. It's unthinkable that they still aren't getting this almost 30 years later.

Yes but they're only "not getting it" if they were trying to get the looks of the cartoon, if they were trying to make them look like the old toys, they did get it right :p

Exclusive! The Loyal Subjects recently revealed to Seibertron.com that there are some new upcoming Transformers products from The Loyal Subjects that were not previously announced, as well as some additional information regarding their licensed Transformers products. Here is a round-up of news items that came from our conversation with the folks at The Loyal Subjects ...

• The 3" vinyl mini figures are being moved back to a June in-hand ship date.
• They will be on our site for purchase at the end of this week.
• Skate Decks were designed by graffiti artist Sket-One.
• The tees in this news article were designed by mini figure designer Les Schettkoe.
• Tees are available now on The Loyal Subjects website, Newbury Comics, BigBadToyStore.com and other select retailers.
• Newbury Comics will have a Cobra Commander and Starscream double pack exclusive
• Toy Tokyo will have a 3" Sunstorm exclusive
• Bait's exclusives will have 3 8" Optimus Prime color variants: gold, silver and matte black
• Diamond Comics will have a 3" "Dead" Optimus Prime exclusive
• The Loyal Subjects will have 4 exclusives this year for San Diego Comic Con 2013 SDCC
• 3" Skywarp will be released at a later date to join Thundercracker, Starscream and Sunstorm.

Please do not repost this news without giving credit and a link to Seibertron.com.

The Loyal Subjects sent us a slew of product images. We're reposting these images below in case some of these products have not been shown before.

BRAP?

Cool stuff! Except for the mouths on the non-faceplate characters. Makes the characters look confused.

gothsaurus wrote:BRAP?

Ya, how about the "Zrak" on the BB t-shirt. Those paint t-shirts look good.

Looks great!

Also, the "Grimlock Paint" shirt is actually a picture of Slag. So.....

Will these be available anywhere in the UK?

I'm not a skater but I like that Soundwave deck.