New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked
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As usual Jtprime17 has found us some new listings for figures with no context to explain them, in this case it's "Swapticon". The prevailing theory is that they're some sort of modular figures that can swap parts among each other, perhaps a spiritual successor to the long defunct Hero Mashers line from 2014. Another theory is that these are similar to the Beast Combiners figures from the Rise of the Beasts movie line since all appear to be two packs. But what's getting the most attention isn't the mystery concept but the lineup and includes Clench packed with Nemesis Prime.
With nothing else to really say about this line here's the listings that have been uncovered.
TRA SWAPTICONS OP ULTRA MAGNUS
Product Number: G1055
TRA SWAPTICONS MEG SHOCKWAVE
Product Number: G1056
TRA SWAPTICONS BB HOT ROD
Product Number: G1057
TRA SWAPTICONS GRIMLOCK SNARL
Product Number: G1058
TRA SWAPTICONS CHEETOR TIGATRON
Product Number: G1059
TRA SWAPTICONS STARSCREAM THUNDERCRACKER
Product Number: G1060
TRA SWAPTICONS NEMESIS PRIME CLENCH
Product Number: G1235
TRA SWAPTICONS SHADOW PANTHER RAVAGE
Product Number: G1236
TRA SWAPTICONS WILD JUNGLE MISSION 5PK
Product Number: G1341
With nothing else to really say about this line here's the listings that have been uncovered.
TRA SWAPTICONS OP ULTRA MAGNUS
Product Number: G1055
TRA SWAPTICONS MEG SHOCKWAVE
Product Number: G1056
TRA SWAPTICONS BB HOT ROD
Product Number: G1057
TRA SWAPTICONS GRIMLOCK SNARL
Product Number: G1058
TRA SWAPTICONS CHEETOR TIGATRON
Product Number: G1059
TRA SWAPTICONS STARSCREAM THUNDERCRACKER
Product Number: G1060
TRA SWAPTICONS NEMESIS PRIME CLENCH
Product Number: G1235
TRA SWAPTICONS SHADOW PANTHER RAVAGE
Product Number: G1236
TRA SWAPTICONS WILD JUNGLE MISSION 5PK
Product Number: G1341
Credit(s): TFW2005, Jtprime17
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Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2178747)
Posted by Bumblevivisector on April 6th, 2024 @ 1:44am CDT
Posted by Bumblevivisector on April 6th, 2024 @ 1:44am CDT
The optimist in me wants to believe it's a return to the Energon/Superlink dual-combining gimmick, but the realist in me fears that any attempt at that would suck even worse than the Cyberverse dual-combining Dinobot 2-packs.
Then again, the fact that all the pairs have similar alts is perplexing...maybe each box will come with a transforming frame that you can swap any parts for either character on and off of? That sort of skeleton system's been tried for various mecha toys, hasn't it? Intriguing possibilities for customizers, but I'm guessing a few would end up being terminal shelfwarmers.
Then again, the fact that all the pairs have similar alts is perplexing...maybe each box will come with a transforming frame that you can swap any parts for either character on and off of? That sort of skeleton system's been tried for various mecha toys, hasn't it? Intriguing possibilities for customizers, but I'm guessing a few would end up being terminal shelfwarmers.
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2178758)
Posted by Grahf_ on April 6th, 2024 @ 11:07am CDT
Have you tried the Earthspark Cyber Combiners? Those are a mostly accurate return to the Powerlinx system. They're even good too. Each base figure is pretty good and the combined modes have articulation. Each pair is $25 but one from each pair doesn't transform into anything even though they have hints to alt modes. They're also not small as each figure is larger than a warrior or deluxe figure. If this is what Hasbro was able to do for two figures at $25 then I would imagine they'd be able to do much better with a full deluxe like this at that same $25. They'd be even better at $35 each.
What's throwing me off about these Swapticon listings is the 5 pack. All the standard listings are two packs which make sense for something like the Cyber Combiners, the Beast Combiners or anything else similar. But the five pack is what makes me think something similar to the Hero Mashers. I mean, if they pair off then why a pack with an odd amount of figures?
Edit:
Thought about it a little more after posting and it dawned on me that we got something before that were two packs and also five packs.
Power Core Combiners.
They had the two packs of a base figure with a Minicon and then the five packs of the base figure with four drones to combine with.
So one of the names from each two pack is the main figure while the other is a Minicon of some sort? Then the five pack has four drones to combine with instead of coming with the Minicon.
But that would be a tad odd as the second name in each set wouldn't make sense as a Minicon. Except for Ravage that is and maybe Shockwave.
Regardless, I just hope these are fun and if they are, they don't shelfwarm.
Posted by Grahf_ on April 6th, 2024 @ 11:07am CDT
Bumblevivisector wrote:The optimist in me wants to believe it's a return to the Energon/Superlink dual-combining gimmick, but the realist in me fears that any attempt at that would suck even worse than the Cyberverse dual-combining Dinobot 2-packs.
Have you tried the Earthspark Cyber Combiners? Those are a mostly accurate return to the Powerlinx system. They're even good too. Each base figure is pretty good and the combined modes have articulation. Each pair is $25 but one from each pair doesn't transform into anything even though they have hints to alt modes. They're also not small as each figure is larger than a warrior or deluxe figure. If this is what Hasbro was able to do for two figures at $25 then I would imagine they'd be able to do much better with a full deluxe like this at that same $25. They'd be even better at $35 each.
What's throwing me off about these Swapticon listings is the 5 pack. All the standard listings are two packs which make sense for something like the Cyber Combiners, the Beast Combiners or anything else similar. But the five pack is what makes me think something similar to the Hero Mashers. I mean, if they pair off then why a pack with an odd amount of figures?
Edit:
Thought about it a little more after posting and it dawned on me that we got something before that were two packs and also five packs.
Power Core Combiners.
They had the two packs of a base figure with a Minicon and then the five packs of the base figure with four drones to combine with.
So one of the names from each two pack is the main figure while the other is a Minicon of some sort? Then the five pack has four drones to combine with instead of coming with the Minicon.
But that would be a tad odd as the second name in each set wouldn't make sense as a Minicon. Except for Ravage that is and maybe Shockwave.
Regardless, I just hope these are fun and if they are, they don't shelfwarm.
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2178764)
Posted by Emerje on April 6th, 2024 @ 11:36am CDT
Posted by Emerje on April 6th, 2024 @ 11:36am CDT
If they are doing combiner two packs ala RID 2015 and Cyberverse, then logically that would mean the five pack is a combiner like we saw in RID with Menasor and the like. "Wild Jungle" almost sounds like a take on Magnaboss: a lion, an eagle, an elephant (as the torso) and maybe a tiger and a snake or something.
Emerje
Emerje
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2178766)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 6th, 2024 @ 11:53am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 6th, 2024 @ 11:53am CDT
The five-pack could be something more akin to a traditional combiner.
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2178841)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 9th, 2024 @ 8:32am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 9th, 2024 @ 8:32am CDT
No idea what this could mean, but the thought of getting a new Clench is cool
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2186867)
Posted by william-james88 on December 17th, 2024 @ 10:44am CST
Posted by william-james88 on December 17th, 2024 @ 10:44am CST
Hasbro will be introducing their Transformers Swapticon line soon. We only had a list of the two packs before but now we have actual listings from Walmart along with more info from JTPrime17, confirming the price and gimmick.
The Walmart listings show that these two packs are only $7.97 each. These will be very small and simple fidget style figures which combine into one alt mode. The small figures can be swapped among eachother to create a variety of vehicle combos. Below is the full list of upcoming figures which features some deep cuts like G1 Clench along with Beast Wars Ravage and Shadow Panther.
Here is an official product description for the Shadow Panther/BW Ravage set:
Transformers Toys Swapticons Ravage and Shadow Panther Action Figures, 5+
• INTRODUCING SWAPTICONS: Transformers Swapticons toys are fidgety fun mini action figures that twist to combine together into unique alt modes!
• TWIST INTO BEAST MODE: Press the figures' heads together and twist to combine them into panther beast mode! Untwist to separate them
• COMBINE WITH OTHER SWAPTICONS TOYS: The fidget toy fun doesn't stop there! Ravage and Shadow Panther action figures can be combined with any Swapticons figure (sold separately, subject to availability)
• IMAGINATION POSSIBILITIES: With additional Swapticons sets, kids can combine 2 favorite bots and imagine a super-powered alt mode, or create wacky match-ups between Autobots and Decepticons
• GIFTS FOR KIDS 5 AND UP: Transformers toys like Swapticons figures make a great gift for boys and girls who love fidget toys, robot toys, and toy cars
TRA SWAPTICONS OP ULTRA MAGNUS
Product Number: G1055
TRA SWAPTICONS MEG SHOCKWAVE
Product Number: G1056
TRA SWAPTICONS BB HOT ROD
Product Number: G1057
TRA SWAPTICONS GRIMLOCK SNARL
Product Number: G1058
TRA SWAPTICONS CHEETOR TIGATRON
Product Number: G1059
TRA SWAPTICONS STARSCREAM THUNDERCRACKER
Product Number: G1060
TRA SWAPTICONS NEMESIS PRIME CLENCH
Product Number: G1235
TRA SWAPTICONS SHADOW PANTHER RAVAGE
Product Number: G1236
TRA SWAPTICONS WILD JUNGLE MISSION 5PK
Product Number: G1341
The Walmart listings show that these two packs are only $7.97 each. These will be very small and simple fidget style figures which combine into one alt mode. The small figures can be swapped among eachother to create a variety of vehicle combos. Below is the full list of upcoming figures which features some deep cuts like G1 Clench along with Beast Wars Ravage and Shadow Panther.
Here is an official product description for the Shadow Panther/BW Ravage set:
Transformers Toys Swapticons Ravage and Shadow Panther Action Figures, 5+
• INTRODUCING SWAPTICONS: Transformers Swapticons toys are fidgety fun mini action figures that twist to combine together into unique alt modes!
• TWIST INTO BEAST MODE: Press the figures' heads together and twist to combine them into panther beast mode! Untwist to separate them
• COMBINE WITH OTHER SWAPTICONS TOYS: The fidget toy fun doesn't stop there! Ravage and Shadow Panther action figures can be combined with any Swapticons figure (sold separately, subject to availability)
• IMAGINATION POSSIBILITIES: With additional Swapticons sets, kids can combine 2 favorite bots and imagine a super-powered alt mode, or create wacky match-ups between Autobots and Decepticons
• GIFTS FOR KIDS 5 AND UP: Transformers toys like Swapticons figures make a great gift for boys and girls who love fidget toys, robot toys, and toy cars
TRA SWAPTICONS OP ULTRA MAGNUS
Product Number: G1055
TRA SWAPTICONS MEG SHOCKWAVE
Product Number: G1056
TRA SWAPTICONS BB HOT ROD
Product Number: G1057
TRA SWAPTICONS GRIMLOCK SNARL
Product Number: G1058
TRA SWAPTICONS CHEETOR TIGATRON
Product Number: G1059
TRA SWAPTICONS STARSCREAM THUNDERCRACKER
Product Number: G1060
TRA SWAPTICONS NEMESIS PRIME CLENCH
Product Number: G1235
TRA SWAPTICONS SHADOW PANTHER RAVAGE
Product Number: G1236
TRA SWAPTICONS WILD JUNGLE MISSION 5PK
Product Number: G1341
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2186868)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on December 17th, 2024 @ 11:59am CST
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on December 17th, 2024 @ 11:59am CST
I'm down for Hot Rod since I collect official G1 styled Hot Rods. Although this gimmick doesn't sound too exciting to me. Good for the kids, I guess.
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2186869)
Posted by Bumblevivisector on December 17th, 2024 @ 12:05pm CST
Posted by Bumblevivisector on December 17th, 2024 @ 12:05pm CST
So after a tepid attempt with combining weapon 2-packs in Siege, 6 years later we get a full blown Micromaster Combiners line, apparently without individual alts.
Not sure how small they'll actually be, or how well this will go over with kids, but that sub-line was fun enough back in 1990 that this does my spark good.
Not sure how small they'll actually be, or how well this will go over with kids, but that sub-line was fun enough back in 1990 that this does my spark good.
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2186870)
Posted by william-james88 on December 17th, 2024 @ 12:10pm CST
Not sure micromaster combiners is the right comparison. This sounds more like TF themed dollar store fidget toys from their description.
Posted by william-james88 on December 17th, 2024 @ 12:10pm CST
Bumblevivisector wrote:So after a tepid attempt with combining weapon 2-packs in Siege, 6 years later we get a full blown Micromaster Combiners line, apparently without individual alts.
Not sure how small they'll actually be, or how well this will go over with kids, but that sub-line was fun enough back in 1990 that this does my spark good.
Not sure micromaster combiners is the right comparison. This sounds more like TF themed dollar store fidget toys from their description.
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2186880)
Posted by Emerje on December 17th, 2024 @ 8:44pm CST
Fully expecting something more in the quality of Tiny Turbo Changers, maybe even less articulated.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on December 17th, 2024 @ 8:44pm CST
william-james88 wrote:Bumblevivisector wrote:So after a tepid attempt with combining weapon 2-packs in Siege, 6 years later we get a full blown Micromaster Combiners line, apparently without individual alts.
Not sure how small they'll actually be, or how well this will go over with kids, but that sub-line was fun enough back in 1990 that this does my spark good.
Not sure micromaster combiners is the right comparison. This sounds more like TF themed dollar store fidget toys from their description.
Fully expecting something more in the quality of Tiny Turbo Changers, maybe even less articulated.
Emerje
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2186885)
Posted by william-james88 on December 17th, 2024 @ 9:47pm CST
I expect no articulation aside from the head you have to twist.
Posted by william-james88 on December 17th, 2024 @ 9:47pm CST
Emerje wrote:william-james88 wrote:Bumblevivisector wrote:So after a tepid attempt with combining weapon 2-packs in Siege, 6 years later we get a full blown Micromaster Combiners line, apparently without individual alts.
Not sure how small they'll actually be, or how well this will go over with kids, but that sub-line was fun enough back in 1990 that this does my spark good.
Not sure micromaster combiners is the right comparison. This sounds more like TF themed dollar store fidget toys from their description.
Fully expecting something more in the quality of Tiny Turbo Changers, maybe even less articulated.
Emerje
I expect no articulation aside from the head you have to twist.
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2186905)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on December 18th, 2024 @ 12:45pm CST
Posted by Rodimus Prime on December 18th, 2024 @ 12:45pm CST
Intriguing concept, I look forward to them on the pegs. Once all the TFOne dead weight gets clearanced out.
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2186932)
Posted by Brokebot on December 19th, 2024 @ 7:12am CST
Posted by Brokebot on December 19th, 2024 @ 7:12am CST
Fidget toys? Like those spinners that had their 15 minutes come and go several YEARS ago? Wow, Hasbro really has their fingers on the pulse of a dead trend. This is so much better than putting anything out that someone might get excited for.
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2186933)
Posted by Emerje on December 19th, 2024 @ 8:46am CST
Fidget toys still exist, they aren't all spinners. Squishy toys, bubble poppers, clickers, those old stretchy stress toys, it's a pretty wide range. Walk into a Five Below sometime, they've got dozens of them. Heck, Rubik's Cube, Slinky, yo-yos, Stretch Armstrong and silly putty are now consider fidget toys. It's a category that should be easy enough for Transformers to slip into, a lot of us already fidget with them.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on December 19th, 2024 @ 8:46am CST
Brokebot wrote:Fidget toys? Like those spinners that had their 15 minutes come and go several YEARS ago? Wow, Hasbro really has their fingers on the pulse of a dead trend. This is so much better than putting anything out that someone might get excited for.
Fidget toys still exist, they aren't all spinners. Squishy toys, bubble poppers, clickers, those old stretchy stress toys, it's a pretty wide range. Walk into a Five Below sometime, they've got dozens of them. Heck, Rubik's Cube, Slinky, yo-yos, Stretch Armstrong and silly putty are now consider fidget toys. It's a category that should be easy enough for Transformers to slip into, a lot of us already fidget with them.
Emerje
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2187628)
Posted by william-james88 on January 18th, 2025 @ 7:13am CST
Posted by william-james88 on January 18th, 2025 @ 7:13am CST
We now have images of the Transformers Swapticons. Unlike what was first assumed, these aren't really Transformers figures but more fidget style toys that use the Transformers brand. These are cubes with pop out heads and have details of a robot mode on the front and alt mode details on the back. Sticking two together creates a full alt mode and halves can be swapped. Meaning you can have an Optimus truck with a cheetah butt. Or a tank with a cheetah head. These will retail for $8 USD. Below you will see images of the first mix along with the initial listings we got for the line.
TRA SWAPTICONS OP ULTRA MAGNUS
Product Number: G1055
TRA SWAPTICONS MEG SHOCKWAVE
Product Number: G1056
TRA SWAPTICONS BB HOT ROD
Product Number: G1057
TRA SWAPTICONS GRIMLOCK SNARL
Product Number: G1058
TRA SWAPTICONS CHEETOR TIGATRON
Product Number: G1059
TRA SWAPTICONS STARSCREAM THUNDERCRACKER
Product Number: G1060
TRA SWAPTICONS NEMESIS PRIME CLENCH
Product Number: G1235
TRA SWAPTICONS SHADOW PANTHER RAVAGE
Product Number: G1236
TRA SWAPTICONS WILD JUNGLE MISSION 5PK
Product Number: G1341[/quote]
TRA SWAPTICONS OP ULTRA MAGNUS
Product Number: G1055
TRA SWAPTICONS MEG SHOCKWAVE
Product Number: G1056
TRA SWAPTICONS BB HOT ROD
Product Number: G1057
TRA SWAPTICONS GRIMLOCK SNARL
Product Number: G1058
TRA SWAPTICONS CHEETOR TIGATRON
Product Number: G1059
TRA SWAPTICONS STARSCREAM THUNDERCRACKER
Product Number: G1060
TRA SWAPTICONS NEMESIS PRIME CLENCH
Product Number: G1235
TRA SWAPTICONS SHADOW PANTHER RAVAGE
Product Number: G1236
TRA SWAPTICONS WILD JUNGLE MISSION 5PK
Product Number: G1341[/quote]
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2187629)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 18th, 2025 @ 8:37am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 18th, 2025 @ 8:37am CST
It's an entire line of headbutting buttheads. 
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2187630)
Posted by Kyleor on January 18th, 2025 @ 9:00am CST
Posted by Kyleor on January 18th, 2025 @ 9:00am CST
Those faces are an... interesting art decision. But these are an interesting idea.
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2187633)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 18th, 2025 @ 9:46am CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 18th, 2025 @ 9:46am CST
I never saw such a more stupid, ugly, derpy, gimmicky Transformers line.
So this means...
So this means...
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2187639)
Posted by cloudballoon on January 18th, 2025 @ 11:51am CST
Posted by cloudballoon on January 18th, 2025 @ 11:51am CST
This is a line that people can both think it got next to zero play value AND can get really creative at the same time.
The faces are hilarious. It's the next most interesting fidget line after Botbots I think.
The faces are hilarious. It's the next most interesting fidget line after Botbots I think.
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2187643)
Posted by blackeyedprime on January 18th, 2025 @ 1:42pm CST
Posted by blackeyedprime on January 18th, 2025 @ 1:42pm CST
Tigertron seems pretty happy considering he turns into a...
feline-centipede
I like the prime/magnus combi and these look pretty good for kids.
feline-centipede
I like the prime/magnus combi and these look pretty good for kids.
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2187644)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 18th, 2025 @ 2:01pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 18th, 2025 @ 2:01pm CST
blackeyedprime wrote:Tigertron seems pretty happy considering he turns into a...
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2187645)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 18th, 2025 @ 2:51pm CST
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 18th, 2025 @ 2:51pm CST
So they're reviving part of the Micromaster Combiner gimmick? Huh, neat.
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2187650)
Posted by steve2275 on January 18th, 2025 @ 6:35pm CST
Casholla Bitcholla
Posted by steve2275 on January 18th, 2025 @ 6:35pm CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:I never saw such a more stupid, ugly, derpy, gimmicky Transformers line.
So this means...
Casholla Bitcholla
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2187711)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 20th, 2025 @ 7:34pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 20th, 2025 @ 7:34pm CST
So weird, but so neat
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2187819)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 23rd, 2025 @ 10:41am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 23rd, 2025 @ 10:41am CST
And now we know what the "Wild Jungle Mission 5-pack" is:
Maximals Optimus Primal and Apelinq vs. Decepticons Skullcruncher, Megatron Gator, and Scorponok
Image found on Discord.
Maximals Optimus Primal and Apelinq vs. Decepticons Skullcruncher, Megatron Gator, and Scorponok
Image found on Discord.
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2187821)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 23rd, 2025 @ 10:59am CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 23rd, 2025 @ 10:59am CST
Nice! I'm looking forward to better pictures. Also, any idea of the prices?
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2187848)
Posted by Emerje on January 25th, 2025 @ 9:53am CST
We know the two packs are $8 so a 5 pack should be $20 USD.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on January 25th, 2025 @ 9:53am CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:Nice! I'm looking forward to better pictures. Also, any idea of the prices?
We know the two packs are $8 so a 5 pack should be $20 USD.
Emerje
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2187849)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 25th, 2025 @ 10:08am CST
I won't bother converting into CAN$ because I know the price will be more expensive. I expect 20$CAN for a 2 pack and 50$CAN for the 4 pack.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 25th, 2025 @ 10:08am CST
Emerje wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Nice! I'm looking forward to better pictures. Also, any idea of the prices?
We know the two packs are $8 so a 5 pack should be $20 USD.
Emerje
I won't bother converting into CAN$ because I know the price will be more expensive. I expect 20$CAN for a 2 pack and 50$CAN for the 4 pack.
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2187857)
Posted by william-james88 on January 25th, 2025 @ 5:36pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on January 25th, 2025 @ 5:36pm CST
We have great images of the upcoming Swapticon 5 pack. This one is Beast themed with both Optimus Primal and Megatron Gator. We also have Scorponok, Skullcrncher and Apelinq who is continuing the comeback he started in Rise of the Beasts. These are fidget toys where you can merge any of the two together to create an altmode. This set has already been found in Indonesia which is also where the images in this article come from. Below is the official description of this 5 pack:
INTRODUCING SWAPTICONS:
Transformers Swapticons are fidgety fun mini action figures that twist to combine together into unique alt modes! 5 TRANSFORMERS ACTION FIGURES: This action figure set includes 5 mini Transformers figures. Each robot action figure is 2 inches (5 cm) tall—easy to bring on the go!
TWIST TO COMBINE INTO JUNGLE BEAST MODES: Press 2 of the figures’ heads together and twist to combine into awesome alt modes! Mix and match Optimus Primal, Apelinq, Skullcruncher, Megatron Gator, and Scorponok to create powerful beasts
COMBINE WITH OTHER SWAPTICONS TOYS: The fidget toy fun doesn’t stop there! All 5 mini figures can be combined with any Swapticons figure (sold separately, subject to availability)
IMAGINATION POSSIBILITIES: With Swapticons sets, kids can combine 2 favorite bots and imagine a super-powered alt mode, or create wacky match-ups between Autobots and Decepticons GIFTS FOR KIDS 5 AND UP: Transformers toys like Swapticons make a great gift for boys and girls who love fidget toys, robot toys, and toy cars Dimension (L x W x H) : 25.4 cm x 4.9 cm x 20.3 cm Weight : 117 gram SNI : 2-136-131-242892-1
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2187858)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 25th, 2025 @ 6:12pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 25th, 2025 @ 6:12pm CST
It's funny how the good guys in this set are labeled as Maximals while the bad guys are Decepticons instead of Predacons.
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2187859)
Posted by meanguns on January 25th, 2025 @ 7:15pm CST
Posted by meanguns on January 25th, 2025 @ 7:15pm CST
Dang. Those dumb faces are winning me over. I don't need them, but I want them.
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2187864)
Posted by Emerje on January 25th, 2025 @ 8:27pm CST
Posted by Emerje on January 25th, 2025 @ 8:27pm CST
These are really neat and I love how Skullcruncher suddenly became regular reappearing character thanks to Cyberverse (yes, we got him in Titans Return, but we got all the Headmasters then).
I'm curious what we're supposed to do with Scorponok, he's the only one so far that doesn't have a partner. I get that we're supposed to be mixing and matching, but I wonder if there's a Sandstorm or Doublepunch (or G1 Scorponok) coming in another set.
We're long over due for the Kingdom Primal figure to get an Apelinq repaint.
Emerje
I'm curious what we're supposed to do with Scorponok, he's the only one so far that doesn't have a partner. I get that we're supposed to be mixing and matching, but I wonder if there's a Sandstorm or Doublepunch (or G1 Scorponok) coming in another set.
We're long over due for the Kingdom Primal figure to get an Apelinq repaint.
Emerje
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2187865)
Posted by Flashwave on January 25th, 2025 @ 8:35pm CST
From the looks of it, my guess is his entire purpose is to kiss be Gatortron's spare butt.
Agreed on the Universe repaint
Posted by Flashwave on January 25th, 2025 @ 8:35pm CST
Emerje wrote:I'm curious what we're supposed to do with Scorponok, he's the only one so far that doesn't have a partner. I get that we're supposed to be mixing and matching, but I wonder if there's a Sandstorm or Doublepunch (or G1 Scorponok) coming in another set.
Emerje
From the looks of it, my guess is his entire purpose is to kiss be Gatortron's spare butt.
Agreed on the Universe repaint
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2187897)
Posted by Whifflefire on January 26th, 2025 @ 10:44pm CST
Posted by Whifflefire on January 26th, 2025 @ 10:44pm CST
Fantastic headline.
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2187935)
Posted by william-james88 on January 27th, 2025 @ 9:37pm CST
Glad you liked it
Posted by william-james88 on January 27th, 2025 @ 9:37pm CST
Whifflefire wrote:Fantastic headline.
Glad you liked it
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2188056)
Posted by william-james88 on February 3rd, 2025 @ 8:03am CST
Posted by william-james88 on February 3rd, 2025 @ 8:03am CST
Pixelmaster posted a pictorial review about the new Swapticon 5 pack what includes Optimus Primal, Apelinq, Gator Megatron, Skullcruncher and Scorponok.
We also have additional pictures from Cybeast.
Gimmick video:
We also have additional pictures from Cybeast.
Only set of Swapticons that came out in retail here. It goes for 199 HKD here (25.54 USD in the exchange as we speak), but for some magical reason there was a discount so I only paid 139 HKD (17.84 USD). As the gimmick suggests, this is just a kiddy version of the deleted Baboon-cat hybrid scene in Cronenberg's The Fly.
Megatron's gator head and Skullcruncher tails requires a one time assembly, and Scorpy needs to partsform his tail from his robot mode back to the bottom of his feet every time you "transform" him" (aka laying the toy downwards) from robot to half beast mode. The tail is molded in Maroon, with the grey being painted over and are in 3mm flight stand peg. The only articulation for these toys aside from the head are the arms that can swivel up and down. Apelinq is a hybrid of his original toy and the ROTB design (the arm blades are sculpted), whilst Primal seems to draw from the Beast Combiners art colors wise (or maybe the other authentics Primal). Aligator Megatron's head reminds me of Botcon Megatron from the Breakdown ?
The intended combination is (front to back) Apelinq + Primal, Megatron + Skullcruncher, with Scorpy unforunately third wheeling the couples.
The mechanism works by slotting the spring loaded heads together, then locking it in by rotating it with the 3 L locks on the sides and back. This means that you can combine them in the wrong direction.
Overall they are fun distractions. Recommended if you're a fan/ curious of the concept, but don't expect it to be life changing or be impressive.
Gimmick video:
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2188095)
Posted by truegrit on February 6th, 2025 @ 12:25pm CST
Posted by truegrit on February 6th, 2025 @ 12:25pm CST
Oh, these are quite a bit bigger than I thought they'd be. Looks like they could be a fun addition to the kiddo's collection.
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2188096)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 6th, 2025 @ 1:33pm CST
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 6th, 2025 @ 1:33pm CST
Again, Micromaster Combiners Revisited 
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2188244)
Posted by Cyber Bishop on February 10th, 2025 @ 7:54pm CST
Posted by Cyber Bishop on February 10th, 2025 @ 7:54pm CST
Might be fun for kids but they look like garbage to me. To each his own.
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2189067)
Posted by william-james88 on March 13th, 2025 @ 10:34am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on March 13th, 2025 @ 10:34am CDT
The Transformers Swapticons fidget toyline has been found in Walmarts across Canada. They retail for $9.97 CAD. While they are sold under the Transformers brand, they are more fidget toys than they are transformers, and have a lower age range (5 years old), so that's what they should be seen and judged as.
These have been purchased by me, your news editor, and they work very well for what they are intended to be. Both my 2 year old and 7 year old really like them. Though the locking mechanism does require some control of motor skills that a 2 year old does not have, hence the age recommendation being 5+. I have made a review showing what these entail and how they can combine together in all sorts of ways using Cheetor, Tigatron, Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus.
These have been purchased by me, your news editor, and they work very well for what they are intended to be. Both my 2 year old and 7 year old really like them. Though the locking mechanism does require some control of motor skills that a 2 year old does not have, hence the age recommendation being 5+. I have made a review showing what these entail and how they can combine together in all sorts of ways using Cheetor, Tigatron, Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus.
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2189076)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 13th, 2025 @ 4:29pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 13th, 2025 @ 4:29pm CDT
I'll have to make a lil' dip at my local Walmart to find these silly things. 
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2189695)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 5th, 2025 @ 1:18pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 5th, 2025 @ 1:18pm CDT
Got a couple of the little sets, they are oddly addicting little things. My daughter loves them too
Re: New Listings for Swapticon Gimmick Line Leaked (2189699)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 5th, 2025 @ 1:31pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 5th, 2025 @ 1:31pm CDT
I saw them in store. I find them neat, but not "full price" neat. If they ever come on sale, I may get a set or two.
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