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Thanks to the TFND Facebook page, we have a full color, unobscured look at Missing Link Arcee! As can be seen below, she's going to be coming in her G1 toy prototype colors, as well as anime colors.
For those who may not understand the orange and pink deco, Arcee never actually got a toy in the G1 toyline, despite being a prominent character in the animated movie in 1986, and also the following seasons of the G1 cartoon. She did, however, have a prototype toy which was rendered in that pink and orange color scheme. To homage that, we're getting the first brand new G1 toy in over 30 years in it's original colors, as well as an animation accurate déco. Kind of mind blowing to think about.
So what are your thoughts on these figures? Do you plan on picking up either or both of Arcee's G1 toy? While there's no official word on a release date or pre-orders, these images show that it will likely be sooner than later. Let us know what you think in the forums!
According to reports from Deadline, Variety and MSN, renowned writer and producer Roberto Orci has passed away at the age of 51. Orci died at his Los Angeles home on February 25, 2025, at the age of 51, following a battle with kidney disease. Orci played a pivotal role in shaping the Transformers franchise, leaving behind a legacy of storytelling that helped redefine the brand for a new generation of fans.
Alongside his longtime writing partner Alex Kurtzman, Orci was instrumental in bringing Transformers to the big screen. The duo co-wrote Transformers (2007), the first live-action adaptation of the Transformers franchise, crafting an action-packed and visually stunning film. Their script introduced audiences worldwide to the war between Autobots and Decepticons, blending large-scale battles with humor and heartfelt moments. The movie’s success revitalized Transformers, grossing over $700 million globally and launching a multi-film series.
Following its success, Orci and Kurtzman returned to write Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009). Despite challenges posed by the 2007-08 Writers Guild strike, the sequel became another major box-office hit, expanding the lore of Cybertron and its ongoing conflict. While Orci did not return for later installments, his foundational work helped define the franchise’s direction for years to come.
Beyond film, Orci played a major role in Transformers: Prime, the only Transformers television series he was involved with. He served as an executive producer on the critically acclaimed animated series, which aired from 2010 to 2013. Prime was praised for its engaging storytelling, character depth, and striking animation. It won multiple Daytime Emmy Awards and remains a standout entry in Transformers media.
Orci and Kurtzman’s contributions helped shape the modern Transformers mythos, blending deep lore with thrilling action and compelling character arcs. Their work across both film and television cemented Transformers’ place in contemporary pop culture.
Roberto Orci’s contributions introduced Transformers to a broader audience and strengthened its legacy for future generations. As the Transformers community mourns his passing, we also celebrate the incredible stories he brought to life.
Rest in peace, Roberto Orci. Your storytelling will always be remembered and cherished.
Special thank you to Glyph and chuckdawg1999 for bringing this unfortunate news about Roberto Orci to our attention.
TFW user Lazerwave has gotten ahold of the highly anticipated Studio Series Que from Dark of the Moon! He got a bunch of pictures showing off the figure in both modes, his accessories, and comparisons with the Takara exclusive original DOTM deluxe and with the other Studio Series Autobots! I got permission from him to share those pictures here as well.
He also gave a few notes on the figure itself, which I’ve summarized here:
- He gave Que an 8/10 overall and recommended it for anyone looking to complete the DOTM cast or Wheeljack fans in general
- Articulation and detail are both improved over the original deluxe
- The lab coat flaps on the sides of robot mode are hinged, so they can articulate a little bit outwards
- For cons, he notes that the 5mm ports in the hands make it look like he’s holding cups, and that he felt the shoulder kibble was handled better on the original deluxe.
A few of my own notes:
- He does scale accurately for Studio Series! Que is 15 feet tall in the movie (about the same height as Dino and Sideswipe, and a little shorter than Bumblebee). We can see in the pics that this is true of the figures as well.
- We heard that the staff can store on his back, but I think this is our first time seeing it. The pistol can attach to the staff as well, so both can be stored there.
Here’s our first look at Que with the other Studio Series DOTM Autobots!
A ton of in-hand images are in for SS AOE Prime! Here’s some of the highlights:
- He’s scaled to SS AOE Galvatron, so a little shorter than him and just barely taller than SS-32/44 Optimus
- The truck bed actually looks really good! Probably the best truck bed for a Studio Series truck mode, , (though that’s not exactly a high bar to clear)
- the back kibble is removable! Honestly I don’t think I’ll display him like that since I think they handled the kibble really well, but it’s cool that it’s an option!
We have an in-hand pic of Transformers SS AOE Prime! This give us an idea of the unpainted plastic in more natural light. Also, you'll notice that his silhouette is not encumbered by kibble in his back. That's because the truck cab kibble has the possibility of folding back even further, as you can see in the images below. While it looks bad from the sides, it makes it look much cleaner in the front, which is something none of the previous renditions of this character could accomplish. The phot has been shared on various social media platforms, like Instagram and Facebook.
Transformer One is back, in Stop Motion Form! Hasbro is making a 14 part stop motion youtube series using the TFOne toys and the first 2 episodes are out. These are short and cute, you'll let us know what you think!
Hasbro has revealed lots of new toys today, below you will see the ones released in the Studio Series lin along with a quote from Hasbro detailing what will happen tomorrow in a video.
The Transformers Studio Series is leveling up! Six incredible figures are launching for pre-order tomorrow at 1:00pm ET on HasbroPulse, each bringing unique energy from Transformers’ epic lore to your collection. Here's the lineup:
- Leader Class Optimus Prime (Transformers: Age of Extinction)
- Leader Class Shockwave (Transformers: Dark of the Moon)
- Voyager Class Ironhide (Transformers: War for Cybertron)
- Deluxe Class Wheeljack (Que) (Transformers: Dark of the Moon)
- Deluxe Class Autobot Jazz (Transformers: The Transformers: The Movie, 1986)
- Deluxe Class Optimus Prime (Transformers: Devastation)
This wave combines nostalgia and modern innovation, from the gamer-inspired detailing of Ironhide to the cinematic accuracy of Shockwave and Wheeljack. Each figure boasts incredible articulation, accessories, and iconic transformations.
Don't miss the Transformers Product Showcase video dropping tomorrow on Hasbro Pulse's YouTube channel at 1:00pm ET! Nate and Evan dive deep into what makes these figures must-haves for any collector.
For those wondering, there is nothing new about the rereleased figures aside from the box. They are simply a chance for new collectors/fans to get older releases.
Cybertron Con 2024 will be happening December 6th to December 9th at the World Expo Creative Show Club building in Shangai. This is where we are expected to get quite a few Transformers reveals. Apparently, there will be exclusives too, though everything is very vague right now. The hint at exclusives are all due to images popping up of new exclusive packaging for SS 86 Commander Optimus Prime, Masterpiece Brawl and Legacy Magmatron. It is unknown how much the figures themselves are different from the previous releases and if they will be available just at the show or not. With Optimus, for instance, we do see different chest windows that are cell shaded, but it's also a set of stickers. So everything is unclear. We'll keep you updated when we get more news on either of these releases.
The images you see below come from Twitter and Weibo.
Hasbro is going through massive changes. Brian Goldner’s vision was of Hasbro becoming a multimedia company, big on brand content, like Disney. However, the corporate vision has changed since Chris Cocks became the CEO. Since the film division was not working out (several of their bigger investments were not profitable, including Transformers One), it was sold and now we have confirmation from Bloomberg that Hasbro will stop investing in films, Transformers or otherwise. For us fans, that means the future of our beloved franchise lies entirely with Paramount now and what they want to do, with Lorenzo di Bonaventura as their main creative producer to the franchise.
Back to Hasbro’s vision, the article states that it will shift its funds into financing video games. Chris Cocks happens to come from Microsoft and he brought over that tech angle as a way to ensure Hasbro’s future, along with it’s brands. We’ll see if this means a new Transformers game is in the works.
Below is a link to the Bloomberg article along with the relevant quotes:
Movies Hasbro co-financed, including the recent Transformers One and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, received critical praise but underperformed at the box office. Last year, the company sold off most of its film and TV business, and longtime rival Mattel Inc. passed the company in annual sales.
While studios such as Sony Group Corp. and Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. will continue to make movies based on the company’s products, Hasbro itself won’t co-finance the films. It’s part of a larger strategy to invest more in video and other games, which are popular with kids and adults, and have been taking a greater share of consumers’ leisure time.
“We want to reach fans where they want to play, and increasingly that is through digital expressions of their favorite brands,” Cocks said.
Rassoul Edji was one of the lead VFX designers on Rise of the Beasts, and is responsible for, among other things, the head face and battle mask of Optimus Prime. He took to Twitter to discuss at length about the process and studio notes he received from Paramount, including how the film was meant to be a soft prequel to the 2007 movie. Read on for all the info.
I modelled the head, face, and battle mask for Optimus Prime for #Transformers ROTB.
I also designed his new "centurion" open battle mask look along with it's animation.
The director wanted the face to resemble the face from the 2007 Transformers film as ROTB was a soft-prequel to it but also wanted it to be tweaked to fit the new design and for us to give it some new unique features.
This is where we came up with the new mask design which doesn't get entirely hidden when open. Instead, it gets stored on the side of his cheeks, like a Roman centurions helmet.
The head design is derived from his model from the 2018 Bumblebee film to keep some consistency with that film too as ROTB was also a soft-sequel to Bumblebee. There are new pieces, adjusted proportions, and reworks to detailing in ROTBs version.
The face proportions are modified from the 2007 face to be a lot wider and beefier, matching his new head shape and look.
I redesigned and built the eyes from scratch using our kitbash pieces like I did for all the Maximals and Mirage. The studio decided against going for the holographic eyes look from the 2018 Bumblebee film but rather wanted a more simple look in between the 2007 and the 2018 eyes.
I added a lot of small mechanical details to his battle mask animation which we unfortunately never get to see in the film. For example, I designed a fully functional mechanism which pushes his chin piece back when his mask closes. This was very cool when it was visible, our Animation Director and VFX Supervisors were super excited about it, but unfortunately no shot showed it off in the final film.
It was a lot of fun to help model and design Optimus Prime for this film. I'm happy I got to contribute to such an iconic character.
CREDITS:
Video: Paramount, MPC, WetaFX
Ruairidh MacNeill modelled the body for Optimus
Let me clarify that despite being a Lead on this show, I personally did not decide to do any of these changes. All of these decisions came from senior leadership in the VFX studio, Paramount, and the director. We are usually provided with concept art or at least references for what needs to be done and we have to do it that way.
The only bit of this design which I had creative freedom for was the centurion battle mask, which also had a few different versions which I showed to the director, Paramount, and VFX leadership team for approval.
I’m glad the teams work on breathing emotions into his facial expressions paid off, I remember how hard everyone worked on them!
My personal favourite Optimus Prime design is the Dark of the Moon one so I do agree with you. I pushed back on some of the studio notes but at the end of the day we have to do what the studio tells us to do.
It was decided by the leadership team to add a bit of deformation to the faces of the characters to help them emote.
The reason [to show his face under the mask] was because they needed him to emote and it’s really difficult to do that with just the mask. The 2018 Prime is more of a cameo than anything so it works, for this film they wanted him to show emotions through his facial performance.
Despite what the director has said online, we never got the note [to make the face look like Cullen] from the studio or from him. The official note we received from Paramount was "make it look like Optimus from 2007"
Perhaps the 2007 design was inspired by Peter Cullens face and that's what he meant.
[There are] Around 1,350 [pieces on the head alone] if I remember correctly.
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