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Studio Series Leadfoot Shelf Tag Spotted at Target

Date: Wednesday, August 5th 2020 3:50am CDT
Categories: Toy News, Sightings
Posted by: Bounti76 | Credit(s): Target

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Those of you who didn't get in on the blink-and-you-missed it preorder for Studio Series Leadfoot should have another option pretty soon! A fellow fan sent us this picture of a shelf tag with the simple description "TRA LEADFOOT", and the DPCI code of 087-16-8197.




We know Leadfoot is a Target exclusive figure in the Studio Series line, similar to the Voyager class Battle Damaged Megatron that appeared at Target last year. Given that Megatron's short period between announcement and being found in stores, with the additional caveat of his shelf tag showing up, we expect his release to happen within the next month or so.

Are you excited to see this pop up? Itching to complete your Studio Series Wreckers? Let us know below and have fun hunting!

Video Review of Cyberverse Sinister Seeker Strikeforce 4 Pack

Date: Tuesday, August 4th 2020 9:17pm CDT
Categories: Toy News, Reviews
Posted by: william-james88

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Thanks to the TF Addict, we have a nice review of the Transformers Cyberverse Sinister Seeker Strikeforce 4 Pack. It contains Starscream, Thrust, Skywarp and Thundercracker all in their cybertronian forms (so they have knees, yay!) This pack can currently be found at Target, exclusively, and is priced just shy of $50. This review gives us a good look at the different decos, which include a lot of translucent plastic. Fellow Seibertronian D-Max also provided some really striking images of Skywarp, which we also show below. Tags for this set have been found at Toysrus in Canada though the set has yet to be found. You will let us know what you think!

Twincast / Podcast Episode #256 "Netflix and Siege"

Date: Tuesday, August 4th 2020 4:38pm CDT
Categories: Site News, Digital Media News, Podcast
Posted by: Tigertrack

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"You should have worked with me... now.. I.. cannot.. help.. how.. much.. they.. will... suffer..."


"Starcream is just a weapon to be wielded."
"If you ask me, he's more like a tool."


"Another one of your secret experiments that we know nothing about? Tell me more."

Just what you didn't know you wanted, but are getting anyway! The Twincast podcast crew takes a turn at discussing the newest, hottest Transformers Media; the recently released Netflix Transformers War For Cybertron: Siege. Don't miss out on ScottyP, Cobortron, and Tigertrack sharing some of their takeaways after watching the greatest Transformers show released on Neflix on July 30th, 2020.

Episode #256 “Netflix and Siege” is available directly and in our RSS Feed, and should appear on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, and Stitcher Radio within 24 to 48 hours of when you see this news post.

SPOILERS!

If you are listening to this episode, you SHOULD ALREADY HAVE WATCHED the new Netflix series. The crew shares many spoilers throughout all 6 episodes including the finale!

In this episode, the 3 crew bots discuss many elements of the freshly unpacked show including plot and sub-plots, characters, voice actors and direction, surprises, wishes, and more...






-The crew also takes time to answer a listener question, this time from Mr Micromaster, who asks..."What are some characters you would like to see in Generations Selects and what molds would you like to see them use." This is a really fun question considering what we have, and what we've seen rumored, and we'd love to hear some of your ideas in the thread, too.

-And there's just enough time for some braggin' rights.

*Some supplemental War For Cybertron Discussion can be found in this site article about voice actors and acting related to the show, and a mostly, spoiler-free review of the adventure by jack-of-all-trades, ScottyP.*

Transformers x World of Warships Collaboration Incoming

Date: Tuesday, August 4th 2020 4:04pm CDT
Category: Game News
Posted by: ZeroWolf | Credit(s): Hokutron from Seibertron, World of Warships

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Greetings Seibertronians! Fellow Seibertron user, Hokutron, has let us know that Free to Play, Massively Multilayer Online game, World of Warships, has announced, that in September, they'll be launching a collaboration with Transformers!

While more details are to follow, they've announced that four unique Transformers ship skins will be available for players initially, allowing them to choose from Optimus Prime and Bumblebee (representing the Autobots), and Megatron and Rumble (representing the Decepticons). Each will have recognizable phrases and voice-overs. While not given much detail, they're will also be unique missions and other Transformers themed items when the update launches.

Bumblebee Skin



Optimus Prime Skin



Rumble Skin



Megatron Skin

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They also revealed a video trailer for the collaboration; and the first page of a crossover online comic

Video:



Comic:



Here is the full press release:

Commanders!

We are happy to announce that World of Warships is partnering up with Transformers in a brand-new collaboration! Autobots and Decepticons will be introduced for a limited time as themed ship skins and commanders in a much-anticipated update planned for this September.

Four iconic Transformers characters will be released initially as unique ship skins and commanders with recognizable phrases and voiceovers. Optimus Prime and Bumblebee will set the stage for the heroic Autobots, with Megatron and Rumble to be available as their eternal foes — the Decepticons.

The coming Transformers collaboration will also bring a host of other new content, including special Transformers containers, dedicated in-game Combat Missions, consumable camouflages, commemorative flags and patches, and more.

Do you play this game? What do you think of this? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews.

TFSource News - MMC Mors, Volatus, MP22 Ultra Magnus & MP36+ G1 Megatron, PE Mega Dragon & More!

Date: Monday, August 3rd 2020 1:21pm CDT
Category: Sponsor News
Posted by: ZeroWolf | Credit(s): TFsource

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TFSource News - MMC Mors, Volatus, MP22 Ultra Magnus & MP36+ G1 Megatron, PE Mega Dragon & More!



New Instock Items!
- Mastermind Creations Reformatted - R-43 Mors
- Mastermind Creations - Ocular Max - PS-16 Volatus
- Perfect Effect - PE-DX09 Mega Dragon
- Transformers Masterpiece MP-22 Ultra Magnus with Trailer "Perfect Edition" Restock
- Transformers Masterpiece MP-36+ Megatron - G1 Toy version Restock
- Transformers Masterpiece MP-49 Black Convoy
- Transformers Vintage G1 Optimus Prime
- Transformers Vintage G1 Soundwave and Buzzsaw
- Magic Square - MS-B18 Light of Justice
- Transformers Furai Model Optimus Prime Model Kit | G1 Version
- Iron Factory IF-EX45 Yoroi-Shishimaru
- Unique Toys R-03 Dragoon with Base
- Zeta Toys ZB-06 Superitron Full Set of 5 Figures

New Preorders!
- Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy DLX Scale Collectible Series Optimus Prime
- R-45 Mnemo and Motif Set of 2 | Mastermind Creations Reformatted
- Rebuild of Evangelion Metal Build EVA-02 | EVA2020 Version Exclusive
- Fans Toys FT-45 Spindrift 2.0
- X-Transbots - MX-9T Paean Cartoon Version
- X-Transbots - MX-8T Aegis Cartoon Version
- Transformers Masterpiece MP-51 Arcee
- Transformers Masterpiece Movie Series MPM-11 Ratchet

Arriving Soon!
- KFC EAVI METAL Phase 6C Castoff
- KFC EAVI METAL Phase 6D Scraps

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The Chosen Prime Sponsor News - 3rd August

Date: Monday, August 3rd 2020 1:17pm CDT
Category: Sponsor News
Posted by: ZeroWolf | Credit(s): The Chosen Prime

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The Chosen Prime Newsletter for August 3, 2020



Greetings from The Chosen Prime!

We have new arrivals and pre-orders available this week including those presented below.

Let us know if there's a particular figure you're looking for that isn't listed here or on the website. Happy shopping!



LATEST PRE-ORDERS



Magic Square Toys B11 OVERLORD
Estimated Release February 2021 S.H. Figuarts Avengers: End Game THANOS (Final Battle)
Estimated Release December 2020 S.H. Figuarts Avengers: End Game THOR (Final Battle)
Estimated Release December 2020 M.W Culture - AVENGERS ENDGAME BLACK WIDOW
Estimated Release January 2021


M.W Culture - CARNAGE
Estimated Release October 2020
M.W Culture - VENOM
Estimated Release December 2020
Flame Toys Transformers STAR SABER (Black Version)
Estimated Release July 2020
Fans Hobby MasterBuilder MB-06C POWER BASER V2 (2021 Reissue)
Estimated Release 2020


Bandai Soul of Chogokin GX-94 Super-Animal God Dancouga BLACK WING
Estimated Release 2020
Fans Toys FT-45 SPINDRIFT 2.0
Estimated Release 2020
Fans Toys UNIVERSAL STAND
Estimated Release September 2020
1000Toys G.I.Joe x TOA Heavy Industries SNAKE EYES (1/6 Scale)
Estimated Release February 2021


Mastermind Creations R-45 MNEMO and MOTIF
Estimated Release October 2020
Transformers Top Gun Mash-Up – MAVERICK
Estimated Release December 2020
EasternModel Toys A.T.K.Girl Liling / Xuan Wu
Estimated Release October 2020
Blitzway Robo Carbotix Tri-Attack! Mechander Robo
Estimated Release December 2020


Neca Back to the Future Ultimate MARTY MCFLY
Estimated Release August 2020
Neca Back to the Future 2 Ultimate MARTY MCFLY
Estimated Release September 2020
NewAge H22G GOLDENEYE
Estimated Release Q3 2020
MechFansToys MF-34I IRON SENTINEL
Estimated Release August 2020


Neca Back to the Future 6" Diecast DeLorean Time Machine
Estimated Release September 2020
MechFansToys / Mechanic Studio MS-20 IRON SKY
Estimated Release Q3 2020
MechFansToys AGS-03 Police Team (Blue)
Estimated Release December 2020
MechFansToys AGS-04 Police Team (Black)
Estimated Release December 2020


Takara Diaclone Reboot DA-59 TRIVERS TRIRAMBER RED CHASER
Estimated Release November 2020
01-Studio CELL (Reissue)
Estimated Release November 2020
GCreations GDW-01 (2020 Reissue)
Estimated Release July 2020
GCreations GDW-01B DARKNESS MAXMAS
Estimated Release July 2020


Transformers Generations Selects TIGERTRACK
Estimated Release November 2020
Transformers Generations Selects ROTORSTORM
Estimated Release November 2020
G.I. Joe Classified Series Wave 2 Figures (Set of 3)
Estimated Release November 2020
Super7 TMNT Ultimates MICHAELANGELO, APRIL O'NEIL, METALHEAD, and ROCKSTEADY Set
Estimated Release June 2021


JoyToy SteelBone Armor H05 Heavy Firepower Armor (Military Green)
Estimated Release July 2020
JoyToy Hardcore US S.E.A.L Team
Estimated Release July 2020
ActionToys/Fewture/ArtStorm ULTIMETAL MEGATRON
Estimated Release June 2021
Banana Force LTD Metal Premium Line MPL-01B DARK MASTER
Estimated Release October 2020


X-Transbots MX-IIT ANDRAS with RIMFIRE (Toon Version)
Estimated Release July 2020
X-Transbots MX-IIT SWARM - MX-2CT CURSE, MX-2WT WRATH, and MT-2BT BANE
Estimated Release August 2020
Transform Element TE-01T OP LEADER (Translucent)
Estimated Release August 2020
Transform Element TE-01C OP LEADER (Cell Deco)
Estimated Release August 2020



ARRIVING SOON



Transform Element YS-01 HORNETS TIGER
Arriving Soon!!!
ZetaToys ZA07 BRUTICON (Metallic)
Arriving Soon!!!
Fans Hobby MasterBuilder MB-11 GOD ARMOUR (2020 Reissue)
Arriving Soon!!!
Fans Hobby MasterBuilder MB-08 DOUBLE EVIL (2020 Reissue)
Arriving Soon!!!



NEW ARRIVALS



Takara Tomy - Masterpiece MP-49 BLACK CONVOY / NEMESIS PRIME Version 3.0
In Stock Now!!!
NewAge H22D REAR WINDOW
In Stock Now!!!
MechFansToys MF-34I IRON SENTINEL
In Stock Now!!!
Generation Toy GT-10A WHITE GORILLA
In Stock Now!!!


Bandai Gundam Metal Build - GUNDAM ASTRAY RED FRAME (Alternative Strike Ver.)
In Stock Now!!!
GCreations GDW-01B DARKNESS MAXMAS
In Stock Now!!!
TFC Toys P06 POSEIDON Combiner Set
In Stock Now!!!
Fans Toys FT-42 HUNK
In Stock Now!!!


Fans Hobby MasterBuilder MB-12 ATHENA
In Stock Now!!!
Cang-Toys CT-Chiyou-02 LANDBULL
In Stock Now!!!
Mastermind Creations R-43 MORS
In Stock Now!!!
NewAge H22 CHIMERA
In Stock Now!!!


NewAge XM1B MISTA w/Laserbeak & Ravage
In Stock Now!!!
Transform Element TE-01T OP LEADER (Translucent)
In Stock Now!!!
DX9Toys D14 CAPONE (2nd Run)
In Stock Now!!!
ToyNotch Toys USU01 TRASHCAN
In Stock Now!!!


Magic Square Toys B07 RED CANNON
In Stock Now!!!
Magic Square Toys B08 FLAME PATROL
In Stock Now!!!
Magic Square Toys B16 STRONGMAN
In Stock Now!!!
Magic Square Toys B03 FOUR WHEEL DRIVE and B05 SURFER Set
In Stock Now!!!


Unique Toys R-03 DRAGOON
In Stock Now!!!
Star Wars Black Series SHADOW TROOPER (Gaming Greats)
In Stock Now!!!
Perfect Effect DX11 HONOR WARRIOR
In Stock Now!!!
Perfect Effect DX11B DARK WARRIOR
In Stock Now!!!


Transformers: Siege Deluxe Wave 4 Set (Mirage, Impactor, Sixgun, and Barricade)
In Stock Now!!!
Transform Element TE-02 BEETLE (2nd Run)
In Stock Now!!!
DX9Toys K3 LA HIRE (2020 Reissue)
In Stock Now!!!
ZetaToys EX09 FORD
In Stock Now!!!


KFC Toys E.A.V.I. Metal Phase 6C CASTOFF
In Stock Now!!!
KFC Toys E.A.V.I. Metal Phase 6D SCRAPS
In Stock Now!!!
Toyworld TW-C07G CONSTRUCTOR (Old Green Weathered Version)
In Stock Now!!!
Transformers: Siege Deluxe Class PROWL
In Stock Now!!!


Magic Square Toys B30 JET FIGHTER TEAM
In Stock Now!!!
Takara Diaclone Reboot DA-50 WARUDAROS GIGANTER
In Stock Now!!!
Banana Force LTD Metal Premium Line MPL-01 RED SHARPSHOOTER
In Stock Now!!!
Cang-Toys CT-Chiyou-01 FEROCIOUS (Restock)
In Stock Now!!!


Unique Toys R-03 DRAGOON
In Stock Now!!!
Transformers: Vintage G1 Optimus Prime
In Stock Now!!!
King Arts DFS071 Daiku Maryu GAIKING
In Stock Now!!!
Takara Tomy - Masterpiece MP-39 SUNSTREAKER (2020 Reissue)
In Stock Now!!!


Be Sure to check out all the latest release dates on our Pre-orders Calendar


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Preorders are Up on Amazon Japan for Transformers WFC Netflix Bumblebee and Elita-1

Date: Sunday, August 2nd 2020 10:59pm CDT
Category: Toy News
Posted by: william-james88

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While the toys from Takara and Hasbro may be the same now, the distribution is completely the opposite. FOr those not in the know, the "mainline" Earthrise toys are exclusives in Japan while the Netflix series toys are not. It could be that Japan is going by the old addage of the main line being the one that ties directly to the prominant media, where one supports the other.

The good thing here is that it means people who missed out on Walmart preorders or who simply do not have Walmarts to buy the exclusive Netflix toys from have more options. Especially for exclusive retools like Elita-1 and Bumblebee.

Those two are currently available for preorder at Amazon Japan. They ship worldwide (shipping will be combined) and they are a bit less than $25 USD a piece.

Here are the links below:

Netflix Elita-1: https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%82%BF%E3%8 ... 47JSBSKZ37?tag=seibertron00-22&

Netflix Bumblebee: https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%82%BF%E3%8 ... oys&sr=1-1?tag=seibertron00-22&

Peter Cullen and Garry Chalk Chimed In on Netflix Series' Voice Acting and Business Practices

Date: Sunday, August 2nd 2020 8:54pm CDT
Categories: Cartoon News, People News, Interviews
Posted by: william-james88

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The Netflix Transformers War for Cybertron Siege series is being well recieved by many fans and critics but you may be curious as to what some of the most prominant Optimus Prime voice actors had to say about it.

Firstly we have Garry Chalk, who was the voice of Optimus Primal in Beast wars and the voice of Optimus Prime in the Unicron Trilogy. Here is what he stated on Facebook:

"Ok I watched the first episode of the new Transformers on Netflix .....um...
Everyone tries to sound like a tough guy and as a result they all have the same pace and delivery. Visually it's pretty good but I am sorry the voices were kind of low energy."





And then we have Peter Cullen who was asked how he felt about other people doing Optimus Prime back in March (when conventions were still a thing that happened). He specifically mentions the Netflix series when mentioning that it hurts that he isn't the one doing Optimus Prime and that it is wrong for the production to be using non union talent in order to cut costs. You can tell he cares deeply for the character he voices and his legacy. Now, while it may seem like he is speaking ill of other voice actors or of the idea of others being Prime, his emotional responses are really towards the producers who are using cost cutting tactics that may hurt actors' wellfare in general. Frank Welker, the voice of G1 Megatron, also shares how wrong he feels it is for others to be hired when the known voice actors are available and willing to work.

Japanese Video Review for Transformers Earthrise Dirge and Ramjet

Date: Sunday, August 2nd 2020 3:38pm CDT
Categories: Toy News, Reviews
Posted by: william-james88

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There is now a video review for the Earthrise Conehead set. This is an Amazon exclusive and can be preordered there right now and it will be released in two weeks in the US. The review comes from Wotafa and is in Japanese, but it does give us our best look yet at the deco and details, plus it lets us know what the final deco truly is. Horus shared it on our boards and e-mailed us to let us know, along with other fine Seibertronians. We thank you all for these news tips.

horus wrote:

Video Review is up now

The Netflix Transformers Spoiler Pack was a Spoiler After All

Date: Sunday, August 2nd 2020 1:55pm CDT
Categories: Site Articles, Editorials
Posted by: william-james88

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For those who did not watch the show, we will reveal the biggest spoiler of the series before moving on, so you have been warned.

The infamous $50 Walmart exclusive Spoiler Pack had the words "spoilers inside" that referred to the Netflix series we had not seen yet and Hasbro had advised we only open it after watching the Netflix show. Now I see that the advice was sound. Not because it meant that we would spoil ourselves (which is probably what they meant) but because it would only make sense once we watched the show.

In the show, Ultra Magnus dies. It is a rather brutal death at the hands of Megatron and is what makes Jetfire switch sides.

Now that we know this, the toy's deco makes much more sense. For those who do not have the spoiler pack Ultra Magnus, the toy is made up of a lot of grey plastic with colour sprayed on. Many found the deco underwhelming as it didn't really look like battle damage. That's because it is not. It is Ultra Magnus having just been killed and his colour fading, making him become grey, just as Prime did in the original 86 film. Below is an image of the toy and you will see how that interpretation makes far more sense than anything else. The inclusion of rung, along with that pink colour scheme remains unexplained.