New Transformers Fans First Friday Event This Friday

I'm sure we'll hear about SS86, but I'm hoping we get something for Bayverse Studio Series. I'd like to see the rumored ROTF Bee, Dino, and Jolt!

I bet we can expect the Devastator giftset to be announced.

EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:I'm sure we'll hear about SS86, but I'm hoping we get something for Bayverse Studio Series. I'd like to see the rumored ROTF Bee, Dino, and Jolt!

I'm with this, these are the things I am praying we see and am most excited to hear about

I'll be surprised if the official reveals of Earthrise Bluestreak, Thrust and Runabout don't get in there, we've known about them for a loooong time now, some people even have Bluestreak. Studio Series 86 will probably be the focus, with maybe a bit on the Devastator box set, but I'm also hoping for reveals of the other Studio Series figures we know of through leaks (Jolt, ROTF Sideswipe, Dino and Cybertronian Bumblebee).

I'm just desperate to see that 86 Leader Class Grimlock revealed. It feels like we've had everything leaked besides him, and THAT'S the big boi I've been waiting for since WFC started.
I'd also love some new bayformers reveals, especially a nice double pack skids and Mudflap (unpopular opinion, I know) to accompany my new studio series Devastator. Yeah they were kinda stupid characters, but boy I sure loved them as a 9 year old. And that nostalgia makes me giddy at the idea of a new pair of 'em.

I hope we get a studio series onslaught

Brutal brawl wrote:I hope we get a studio series onslaught

Same. I really want him, Mohawk, Dreadbot, and Infernocus to complete the TLK crew proper

jtanimator wrote:I'm just desperate to see that 86 Leader Class Grimlock revealed.

Same... Don’t forget about Slag, too!!

Soooo ready to see these new Dinobot figures!!!!!!!!!!

To be fair, it's always the smaller size classes that get leaked first, we only got our first look at Leader Class Beast Wars Megatron at Hasbro Pulsecon after all

ZeroWolf wrote:To be fair, it's always the smaller size classes that get leaked first, we only got our first look at Leader Class Beast Wars Megatron at Hasbro Pulsecon after all

Welp, so much for that, now.

Sabrblade wrote:

ZeroWolf wrote:To be fair, it's always the smaller size classes that get leaked first, we only got our first look at Leader Class Beast Wars Megatron at Hasbro Pulsecon after all

Welp, so much for that, now.

Yup, that was what I was thinking as I newsed that article

ZeroWolf wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

ZeroWolf wrote:To be fair, it's always the smaller size classes that get leaked first, we only got our first look at Leader Class Beast Wars Megatron at Hasbro Pulsecon after all

Welp, so much for that, now.

Yup, that was what I was thinking as I newsed that article

To be fair, leaks rarely include all the packaging like these did. This is probably on Hasbro for waiting too long to reveal them as they're likely sending samples out to major retailers and whatnot and clearly these are ready to ship.

Emerje

Well that was a pretty big disappointment.

To be fair we got what I expected from it (ss86, devy and confirmation that wave four of er isn't happening)

TF-fan kev777 wrote:Well that was a pretty big disappointment.

Exactly what I was expecting with the Micros, but I was expecting at least a 10 pack, not just a 6 pack.

Only things I'm interested in are Thrust and Runabout to complete some teams. But otherwise, total lackluster

ZeroWolf wrote:To be fair we got what I expected from it (ss86, devy and confirmation that wave four of er isn't happening)

Yes and no, we also learned that the next SS wave is all SS86, but they aren't done with SS86 either, so it will push any new Bayverse figures that much farther back.

The guy mispronounced "meister" as "mayster", and said that the last Jazz toy was in Combiner Wars.

And Stylor is now "Skylor", apparently.

Dirge, Thrust, potato, tomato.

Looks like this Friday with be a Hasbro Pulse triple play with Transformers starting off first at 11:00 ET. They mention a special appearance by Ghostbusters and feature the TF/GB crossover logo. I'm wondering if a re-issue or new stock of MP Ghostbusters Prime might be a possibility. More than likely it will just be Ectotron being ready to ship from the recent pre-orders.

TF-fan kev777 wrote:Looks like this Friday with be a Hasbro Pulse triple play with Transformers starting off first at 11:00 ET. They mention a special appearance by Ghostbusters and feature the TF/GB crossover logo. I'm wondering if a re-issue or new stock of MP Ghostbusters Prime might be a possibility. More than likely it will just be Ectotron being ready to ship from the recent pre-orders.

Going to guess (and hope) for Ghost Starscream from the Earthrise mold. They wouldn't do a FFF just to announce the release of something's second run so it will be something new.

Emerje

Maybe a redeco of Spinister as Ecto 2 Ghost Screamer seems like s good bet and a good foil for Ectotron

It'll probably just be Ghostbusters, but I'd really really like a reveal of the next SS Wave with ROTF Bee, BB Starscream, etc.

Once again, though, expecting nothing.

Greetings Seibertronians! Hasbro held another Fans First Friday today and it brought a few Transformers reveals to indulge in!

The first two will appeal to fans of the Live Action movies series as it answers a long wish to see Dino, from Transformers Dark of the Moon, finally arrive in Studio Series! The other new entry for Studio Series is B-127 (Cybertronian mode Bumblebee from his self titled movie)!

Check out the images below and Hasbro Pulse preorder links to me sure you don't miss out on these two!

Transformers Studio Series SS- 70 Bumblebee Movie Deluxe Class B-127

Hasbro wrote:Transformers: Studio Series 70 Deluxe Transformers: Bumblebee B-127
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $19.99 / Available: 05/01/2021)
This Studio Series 70 Deluxe Class Transformers: Bumblebee-inspired BUMBLEBEE B-127 figure stands at
4.5 inches tall, features vivid, movie-inspired deco, comes with a blaster accessory and converts between
robot and Cybertronian vehicle modes in 20 steps. In the “Cybertron Falls” scene from Transformers:
Bumblebee, the AUTOBOTS must fall back and escape from the planet as the DECEPTICONS take
CYBERTON. OPTIMUS PRIME assigns AUTOBOT scout B-127 an important mission – to establish a base on
a well-hidden planet called Earth. Fans can remove the backdrop, pose the figure out with the included
blaster accessory and imagine recreating this classic movie moment!
Reach past the big screen and build the ultimate TRANSFORMERS collection with Studio Series figures
(each sold separately, subject to availability), inspired by iconic movie scenes and designed with specs and
details to reflect the TRANSFORMERS movie universe. Available at most major toy retailers and for pre-
order on HasbroPulse.com on Friday November 13, 2020 at 1:00pm EST

Transformers Studio Series SS- 71 Transformers Dark of the Moon Deluxe Class Dino

Hasbro wrote:Transformers: Studio Series 71 Deluxe Transformers: Dark of the Moon Autobot Dino
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $19.99 / Available: 05/01/2021)
This Studio Series 71 Deluxe Class Transformers: Dark of the Moon-inspired AUTOBOT DINO figure stands
at 4.5 inches tall, features vivid, movie-inspired deco, comes with 2 blade accessories and converts
between robot and sportscar modes in 27 steps. In the “High Speed Chase” scene from Transformers:
Dark of the Moon, the Dreads pursue the AUTOBOTS on the highway in an effort to take SENTINEL PRIME.
AUTOBOT DINO latches his blades onto HATCHET, steering him into the AUTOBOT blaster-fire, and
launches him into oncoming traffic. Fans can remove the backdrop, pose the figure out with the included
blade accessories and imagine recreating this classic movie moment!

Reach past the big screen and build the ultimate TRANSFORMERS collection with Studio Series figures
(each sold separately, subject to availability), inspired by iconic movie scenes and designed with specs and
details to reflect the TRANSFORMERS movie universe. Available at most major toy retailers and for pre-
order on HasbroPulse.com on Friday November 13, 2020 at 1:00pm EST.

The other reveal was the return of Ectotron! Marking a new entry in the Transformers x Ghostbusters collaborative line, Ectotron is back with a new head sculpt, and a new paint job to bring his alt mode of Ecto 1 up to date with its appearance in Ghostbusters: Afterlife! This release also comes with the first issue of the IDW Transformers x Ghostbusters comic miniseries, featuring a brand new cover, so you can read up on Ectotron's encounter with the Ghostbusters! There's also a brand new mini ghost figure to go along with Slimer!

This release is a Target Exclusive.

Hasbro wrote:Transformers: Generations – Transformers Collaborative: Ghostbusters: Afterlife Ecto-1 Ectotron
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $49.99 / Available: 01/01/2021)
Worlds collide in this TRANSFORMERS-Ghostbusters mash-up as the iconic Ecto-1 Cadillac from the
Ghostbusters: Afterlife movie now as a TRANSFORMERS robot – the ECTO-1 ECTOTRON! He ain’t afraid of
no ghosts. ECTOTRON stands at 7 inches tall, converts between Ecto-1 and robot mode in 22 steps, comes
with a Proton Pack, Blaster accessories, classic Slimer ghost figure, Ghostbusters Afterlife-inspired
Muncher ghost figure, and an issue number 1 of the “Transformers Ghostbusters Ghosts of Cybertron”
comic book from IDW Publishing, featuring an exclusive cover. The figure also features an updated head
sculpt, including updated Ecto-Goggles, inspired by Ghostbusters: Afterlife and afterlife Tech Specs
showing the capabilities of ECTOTRON, including strength, speed, and bust-abilty.
TRANSFORMERS robots have always been MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE, but now, through the
TRANSFORMERS Collaborative, fans can experience these larger than life characters as they team-up,
mash-up, and meet up with other characters, teams and people who share this same special quality.
Available exclusively at Target and for pre-order on Target.com on Friday November 13, 2020 at 1:00pm
EST.

Click here to preorder this new version of Ectotron!

Thanks to fellow Seibertron users, EvasionModeBumblebee and xRotorstormx in reporting this news!

What do you think of these new reveals? Will you be getting Dino? Getting Ectotron? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!

This photo is objectively epic.

Damn, first G1 Jazz showing up in the '86 line. Now we got Dino for the regular Studio Series line. Sure, the vehicle mode isn't one-to-one the same as the Ferrari 458 Italia, but at least they tried.

That it is.

Those look so good!

I wonder if Bumblebee will have to option to switch heads.
Dino looks cool,but I want to see more so we can look at the articulation and transformation.
I like the new head on Ectron.

It's good to see the line coming together.

Day 318 of waiting for Transformers Armada Masterpiece news.

Between Dino and Blitzwing I do hope any future Transformers movies secure the toy rights before making film models for them. That said I'll buy Dino like I did Blitz' but I am not thrilled. (OK, that shouldn't be an issue with Beast Wars, but...)

Not sure on Bee though. I have the mold in Cliffjumper and not sure I care to have every possibly variation of Bee Hasbro puts out, even if it is a more sizable difference than the usual Camero tweaks.

At long last, we finally have a Deluxe Dino! Granted the vehicle mode is a bit ugly, but otherwise he looks decent enough. It's a shame they didn't also show the Deluxe Jolt we're supposedly getting, I have no interest in that B-127 or the Beewun Starscream that was announced a while ago, but I'll likely pick up Dino.

Dino looks great, but I wish he came with his hooks.

Press release says Ectotron is $49.99, which is a little steep, but Target is saying $59.99! You can still get the original on Pulse for $39.99! That's quite the markup for an extra ghost and a comic.

Emerje

FANS: "New Transformers X Ghostbusters! Yeah! The hype is real!"
HASBRO: "Yeah so we made a few changes to Ectotron's colours, gave him a new head and also a new ghost and a comic"
FANS: "dafuq?"

Dino’s car mode is 458y enough, plus they got the details right in his chest so I’m not too pressed about it. And I honestly figured they were just going to be reissuing the first ectotron so at least it’s something different, even if only slightly

If I could trust Target I'd get it with the 25% off coupon they have right now. But why bother if two months from now they are going to just cancel me pre-order anyways ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Why did they give dino a different alt mode?

Dominus Prime wrote:Why did they give dino a different alt mode?

Because Ferrari wouldn't give them the license, so they had to genericfy it to avoid trouble.

ZeroWolf wrote:

Dominus Prime wrote:Why did they give dino a different alt mode?

Because Ferrari wouldn't give them the license, so they had to genericfy it to avoid trouble.

Not quite. Ferrari is a bit fickle with its licensing with exclusivity, meaning only one company can have it at any given time. At first it was Mattel with its Hot Wheels line, but in 2014 they lost it to The May Cheong Group with its Maisto brand... which may work in our favor, because in Japan they go through Tomy with its Tomica line.

Well dammit

While they didn’t go with the Ferrari, the alt. Mode looks pretty similar (though not identical) to Dino’s alt. mode from the DOTM game. Can’t take credit for noticing this though, Hisbrawler pointed this out on TFW yesterday.

(This screenshot is from the multiplayer customization screen, thus why Dino is green instead of red)

Emerje wrote:Press release says Ectotron is $49.99, which is a little steep, but Target is saying $59.99! You can still get the original on Pulse for $39.99! That's quite the markup for an extra ghost and a comic.

Emerje

yeah, that is a bit crazy, I was all ready to purchase a couple to display both modes, but I can't see spending that much on one let alone two.

not bad timing considering Ghostbusters Afterlife is not scheduled for release after all the movie theaters go under due to lockdowns.

New head sculpt too but not worth that price IMO

aronjlove wrote:If I could trust Target I'd get it with the 25% off coupon they have right now. But why bother if two months from now they are going to just cancel me pre-order anyways ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Screw it, with the Target coupon and Red Card 5% it was only $46 and change with is only a couple of dollars more than the original on Pulse. I kept my order on Pulse because quite frankly it could very well get delayed and if it arrives before the Target one arrives then I'll leave it in the packaging until I get my Target order or, more than likely, Target cancels my pre-order.

I was super happy with the reveals.

Bee is a meh, because Cliffjumper was pretty bad, but I still pre-ordered him.

Dino, FINALLY!!!!!! He looks pretty good! Not perfect, but he looks pretty dang good, and the "at last" factor is huge.

Ectotron is a surprise. i was expecting Ghost Starscream, but I am OK with this. I like the new head, the paint job isn't bad, and the new ghost looks cool. Price is steep, but I did use some Target coupons to get him for $45 shipped, so that works.

Anyone seeing a potential Sideways retool from Dino?

While we have seen many complaints of there being too many Bumblebees on the shelves, one of the most coveted toys from Hasbro for the past year(s) is a Bumblebee toy. The deluxe toy from the second wave of the Netflix line, available only at Walmart, and it was the only release of this specific mold with the Volkswagen alt mode. Well, Canadian retailer Toysnowman, who ships to the US, was able to get a shipment of these (along with the other Netflix deluxes). It is available right now with a limit of 1 per order for 39.99 CAD (31$ USD), which is about half what it goes for e-bay at times. Do be wary of international shipping though if you are outside Canada.

Here is the link https://toysnowman.com/collections/tran ... per-person

Here is what Hasbro posted on their Facebook page today:

RISE UP! And catch the Transformers team this Friday, February 4th, at 11:00am ET for their first FanFirstFriday stream of 2022 on the Hasbro Pulse YouTube channel. It's going to be full of franchise news, product reveals, and pre-order news. The Decepticons sure know how to lure ya in, so don't miss it!

While many fans were wondering if this would be our first look at the upcoming Rise of the Beasts toys, please remember that Hasbro has never had Cyberverse toys as part of their presentations, which is our closest comparison for a toy line. Also, the Bumblebee Movie toyline was revealed with as little fanfare as possible. Just things to keep in mind.

-Hasbro teases a very Con-heavy reveal event
-The leaked wave breakdown for Legacy Wave 2 is all Cons except for Elita-1

Nemesis Primal wrote:-Hasbro teases a very Con-heavy reveal event
-The leaked wave breakdown for Legacy Wave 2 is all Cons except for Elita-1

Who was leaked to be in wave two again? I forget the wave breakdowns.

Tuned Agent wrote:

Nemesis Primal wrote:-Hasbro teases a very Con-heavy reveal event
-The leaked wave breakdown for Legacy Wave 2 is all Cons except for Elita-1

Who was leaked to be in wave two again? I forget the wave breakdowns.

Cores: Shockwave, G2 Megatron, Optimus repack, Iguanus repack
Deluxes: Elita-1, Tarantulas, Wildrider, Knockout
Voyagers: Jhiaxus, Soundwave (which Soundwave is still unclear)
Leader: Blitzwing

Should be interesting. 2 Deluxes, 1 Voyager and the Leader Class are all on my list.