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One of the most famous skits from Key and Peele is the substitute teacher, which we have linked below. Knowing that, Keegan-Michael Key has done a bit where he does the same thing with the Transformers characters from Transformers One. You can check it out below.
We are weeks away from the Transformers One coming out and the marketing is in full force.
Bryan Tyree Henry was promoting the film on Jimmy Kimmel the other day, you can check out the clip below.
Speaking of clips, we have another one for you below. It's from world famous chocolatier, Amaury Guichon, who Paramount teamed up with to commission a giant chocolate head of Optimus Prime. It even has LEDs for eyes.
You'll notice that the backdrop for that clip happens to be the newly released theme song for the film. You can check the full song out below as well, it is performed by Quavo, Ty Dolla $ign, and ARE WE DREAMING.
Simple question to start us off: Have you seen the Star Raiders line at your local US Walmart? I ask because the answers given to that question so far have been nothing but frustrating or confusing. While Walmart has gotten its stock for distribution, they've only used it so far to fulfill online orders. And there's a lot of stock online with both Road Pig and the Thundertron leader set still available for purchase.
That last bit is a rarity as Walmart will sell out of exclusives online, with the bulk of stock going to stores instead. However, these toys have been available and shipping from their website but they have yet to be found in stores... or have they?
With the toys shipping from the Walmart website, fans got excited to find these exclusives in stores. But that lead to frustration since the hunt resulted next to no sightings. What was found was confusing and has lead to some misinformation being spread by other news sites. The few toys from the Star Raiders capsule that were found were never found with casemates, but as single examples, and often times discounted too. Like the sighting below which just so happens to have the 2 products that have finally been shipping from Walmart.com.
It most likely means that these are returns and them being discounted is due to Walmart not having these skus on the planogram (no designated space on the shelf). We tend to see that with older releases which no longer have a designated space on the shelf, but it's the same cause regardless. And that is extra confusing and frustrating since it means that as of right now there is no plan to have these toys on shelves.
That also means that any sighting being shared online is not legitimate as it does not indicate that this line is being distributed to stores. It instead simply means that fans are returning toys they purchased online. So in the end, there is no concrete evidence that this line is being distributed to stores right now. We have no real sighting of this Star Raiders line in US Walmarts so far.
Let us know how your experience has been with this exclusive subline and if you have found it in a decent amount in your area (if you are in the US). Who knows, maybe one of you has a sighting of a non returned item to share.
Pictured above: returns and false hope
Photo by Red Snarl
The next round of collector-centered pre-orders have gone live on Amazon and everywhere else in Japan. Interestingly all of them are being tagged as part of T-SPARK.
The first is the highly anticipated MPG-14 Godbomber who will be available in two different flavors. The first that we had seen previously is the retail version that will be available everywhere. The second is a special Takara Tomy Mall exclusive MPG-14S that includes everything from the retail version plus extra parts to make Godbomber and God Ginrai look like the original prototype, as well as God Ginrai's sword. That set comes in an extra large box that can also store the Super Ginrai box inside similar to the MPG-6S Kaen box that could hold all 6 Trainbots. This set will likely be available on Hasbro Pulse soon.
Next up is Karakuri Statue Optimus Prime, the self transforming statue first revealed at the beginning of the year. Not much has changed in the statue itself, but the base got an overhaul making it more ornate and adding gold for contrast to the middle rotating part.
Finally we've got the Dramatic Capture Triple Takeover set. This set puts new decos on Siege Astrotrain, Legacy Evolution Blitzwing and SS86 Starscream. Starscream includes his coronation gear, but no throne this time. Even more noticeable is Astrotrain's lack of launch pad/tender.
Episode 358 of the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast reaches the Combiner Wars as Host Scotty P is joined by Kuhlio, Aaarnhide19, and Mr. Starscream to talk all about a plethora of new crossovers, MPG Godbomber, Studio Trigger's 40th anniversary PV and even a Bump of Chicken. The "40 for 40" segment has the crew discussing the beginning of the Repaint Wars as well as a couple combiners thrown in for good measure. All that plus a listener question and even TF Nation talk await.
Episode #358 “Size Wars” is available directly and in our RSS Feed, and should appear on Apple Podcasts and many other Podcatcher sites within 24 to 48 hours of when you see this news post.
Here's what we discuss in this episode:
Transformers collabs with Godzilla, Zoids, Diaclone, and more are discussed from the recent Takara transformers crossovers reveal
The toy talk continues with the reveal of Masterpiece MPG Godbomber being discussed as well as a boxed set version
The next installment in the Dramatic Capture series is upon us with a Triple takeover teamup homage as well as a Bump of Chicken Optimus Prime collab
A teaser trailer for Studio Trigger's upcoming Transformers 40th anniversary video has the crew excited.
For this week's installment of the "40 for 40" segment, the crew reminisces on the beginning of the Combiner Wars in 2015
A listener question from Kurthy about downsizing has the crew admitting they have a problem
Bragging Rights takes aim as usual
Mr. Starscream gives us the lowdown on TF Nation from the American perspective
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And next up, we have a review for the upcoming release of Bumblebee movie Core Class Starscream! This tiny backstabber was revealed by a mistake listing on Amazon, but later officially revealed in a livestream. Most preorders have him coming in December of this year, though except for exclusives, most figures tend to come earlier than their release dates.
On to the review! While the figure itself is a good idea, it's not as well executed as it could have been, according to Chuck. Se erst he had to say, and check out the review to help you decide whether or not to add this new mold to your collection.
This is a nice representation of Starscream from the Bumblebee movie, but I'm concerned about how long the ball joints can last.
One of the many benefits of the 40th anniversary of the Transformers
brand is that there's bound to be something for just about anyone. For those fans who are Transformers fans as well as Hot Wheels collectors, here's the toy for you!
Fellow Seibertronian chuckdawg1999 shows off this new offering in all its die-cast glory. It's starting to pop up at retail in the U.S., so maybe you'll get lucky and find it soon. Take a look below!
How did they not think of this sooner? This Optimus Prime is a nice truck!
With us being a month away from this year’s fourth quarter, the Legacy United wave 4 figures are starting to make some appearances. Notrab got his hands on them and took great photos. Though be aware that their photos are highly saturated. To show how different the colors can look, we also have official images from Takara for the same toys.
Below you will see images of Transformers Legacy united Motormaster, Quake, G1 Optimus Prime, Slipstream and Galvatron.
Transformers One is just a few weeks away and Paramount has releases a new clip. This one is more on the humorous side with us seeing that Bee will be saying his Badassitron joke a lot more.
Gelatissimo, an Australian gelato chain, is bringing out 4 Transformers themed flavors and also giving out free scoops. The promotion starts today. Read on below for the details.
Our biggest collaboration of the year is set to launch September 6. To celebrate the release of Transformers ONE in cinemas September 19, optimise your flavour obsession with one of our four limited edition flavours inspired by beloved Transformers Optimus Prime (Orion Pax), Megatron (D-16), Bumblebee (B-127) and Elita (Elita – 1).
Introducing:
Optimus Prime’s Red Velvet Matrix.
Megatron’s Mega Cookie Explosion
Bumblebee’s Honeycomb Hero
Elita’s Bubblegum Blast
Level up the indulgence with our range of limited-edition Transformer shakes. These are expertly crafted to represent each character’s personality and strength.
Rise Up with Optimus Prime’s Red Velvet Matrix. A blue vanilla gelato with chunks of galactic red velvet cake. This out of this world blue gelato is made using 100% natural blue pea flower powder and red velvet pieces that are crafted by our friends at Sonoma Bakery.
Join Optimus Prime on the tastiest adventure yet, by indulging in The Optimus Gelato Shake. Combining a fearless blend of red velvet and honeycomb this shake will make anyone unstoppable.
Feel the might of Megatron’s Mega Cookie Explosion. This Cookies and Cream gelato is packed with MEGA cookie pieces and topped with a cookie drizzle. We use charcoal to replicate Megatron’s Dark exterior in our gelato to craft the ultimate match made in heaven.
Level up your scoop and turn it into The Megatron Gelato Shake. Combining a galactic explosion of chunky cookies with our famous chocolate gelato. It’s a match made in heaven.
Meet your newest obsession Bumblebee’s Honeycomb Hero. Featuring an explosive taste of crisp, sweet honeycomb with a smooth chocolatey coating, just one scoop won’t be enough.
Feel the buzz by pairing our Chocolate with Bumblebee’s Honeycomb Hero to create The Bumblebee Shake.
Excite your senses with Elita’s Bubblegum Blast that’s a candy gelato that’s out of this world. Topped with 100’s and 1000’s, this flavour is more than meets the eye, naturally coloured with a mix of fruits to craft the perfect Elita shade.
Enter the world of Elita with a magical bubblegum and candy combination that The Ultimate Elita Shake. Simply bursting with sweetness, this shake tastes like the ultimate adventure.
All 4 flavours are available in Gelatissimo’s 50 Australian stores from September 6th for a limited time only while stock lasts.
Roll out Transformer fans, Gelatissimo are giving away FREE SCOOPS nationwide on Friday September 6 at 3pm*. Every gelateria will be handing out 100 Transformer ONE themed gelato scoops from 3pm while stock lasts*. Looking for further indulgence? Gelatissimo Darling Harbour are giving away 1000 scoops* to kick off the collaboration plus the lucky few in the front of the line will also be instore for something even sweeter… so don’t be late.
*Gelato scoops while stock lasts. 100 free scoops available across each Australian Gelatissimo, with Gelatissimo Darling harbour providing 1000 scoops. Only available on the 4 Transformers One flavours. 1 scoop per person. Flavours available across Australia for a limited time only.
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