Transformers Authentics "Alpha" Assortment Sighted in Mexico

Tuesday, March 27th, 2018 5:58pm CDT

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Thanks to a heads up from Seibertronian MaverickPrime, we have news that the Transformers Authentics figures have crossed the ocean and have landed in North America!

He spotted these figures, which are the 3 larger "Alpha" figures, at his local Walmart for $219 MXN, which is around $12 US. The "Alpha" assortment are the 7", roughly voyager sized figures, and they are Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and Grimlock. These "Alpha" figures have yet to be seen in America, though the "Bravo" 5" figures have been, but it is nice to know that the "Alphas" have crossed the ocean and at least landed in Mexico. With this sighting, we can only hope that this means that the figures are soon to be seen at US retail.

For those who don't remember, these Authentics figures are based on the new "Evergreen" body style Hasbro is using, and they are larger, cheap toys with short and simple transformations.

Let us know what you think of this North American sighting of the Alpha Authentics below, and let us know if you see these guys showing up elsewhere around the world!

Transformers News: Transformers Authentics "Alpha" Assortment Sighted in Mexico

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Re: Transformers Authentics "Alpha" Assortment Sighted in Mexico (1948764)
Posted by Rated X on March 27th, 2018 @ 10:18pm CDT

All proceeds will go to funding the wall.

Re: Transformers Authentics "Alpha" Assortment Sighted in Mexico (1948765)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 27th, 2018 @ 10:22pm CDT

Rated X wrote:All proceeds will go to funding the wall.

What wall?

On topic, a Walmart of all places? I guess the smaller ones are for the budget chains, while the bigger ones are for big box retailers?

Re: Transformers Authentics "Alpha" Assortment Sighted in Mexico (1948768)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 27th, 2018 @ 10:38pm CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Rated X wrote:All proceeds will go to funding the wall.

What wall?

The border wall.

Re: Transformers Authentics "Alpha" Assortment Sighted in Mexico (1948769)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 27th, 2018 @ 10:42pm CDT

Rated X wrote:All proceeds will go to funding the wall.

You bastard!

Re: Transformers Authentics "Alpha" Assortment Sighted in Mexico (1948775)
Posted by Quantum Surge on March 27th, 2018 @ 11:15pm CDT

Rated X wrote:All proceeds will go to funding the wall.

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Re: Transformers Authentics "Alpha" Assortment Sighted in Mexico (1948845)
Posted by Rated X on March 28th, 2018 @ 10:53am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Rated X wrote:All proceeds will go to funding the wall.

What wall?
The border wall.

The "wall" is short for Walmart.

Re: Transformers Authentics "Alpha" Assortment Sighted in Mexico (1948963)
Posted by Zeedust on March 28th, 2018 @ 9:43pm CDT

Wait, the 5" ones showed up in the US? I must have missed it. When and where?

Re: Transformers Authentics "Alpha" Assortment Sighted in Mexico (1948966)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 28th, 2018 @ 9:52pm CDT

Zeedust wrote:Wait, the 5" ones showed up in the US? I must have missed it. When and where?

I am 99% sure we did not have a sighting, but TFW did one, from someone finding them at Dollar General or something like that.

Re: Transformers Authentics "Alpha" Assortment Sighted in Mexico (1948969)
Posted by BombshellDaBug on March 28th, 2018 @ 10:05pm CDT

Wait a minute.

This line has "Alpha" figures, and "Bravo" figures.

Authentics Alpha Bravo confirmed. All praise our lord and savior Alpha Bravo.

Re: Transformers Authentics "Alpha" Assortment Sighted in Mexico (1954694)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 21st, 2018 @ 8:19am CDT

Video review of "Warrior" Starscream:

Re: Transformers Authentics "Alpha" Assortment Sighted in Mexico (1954743)
Posted by Va'al on April 21st, 2018 @ 11:47am CDT

Thanks to a notification from fellow Seibertronian -Kanrabat- we now have a third video review from the Transformers Authentics toyline, after the ones for Optimus Prime and Grimlock covered here - and the newcomer is none other than The Chosen One, Lord Starscream himself!

Check out the clip embedded below, let us know what you think of this smaller scale (about Legends class) figure's jet and robot mode, and the simpler transformation of the line in general, as the characters take on the 'evergreen' designs meant to call back to a general 'iconic' aesthetic, all in the Energon Pub discussion boards!

Re: Transformers Authentics "Alpha" Assortment Sighted in Mexico (1954753)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 21st, 2018 @ 12:11pm CDT

Glad I pointed out a NEW news for once!

Also, go check out his other videos. The guy deserves the views.

Re: Transformers Authentics "Alpha" Assortment Sighted in Mexico (1954781)
Posted by william-james88 on April 21st, 2018 @ 1:23pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:Video review of "Warrior" Starscream:

I think there has been some confusion.

That is not the new warrior starscream, this is:

That video is instead showing Authentics 4" Starscream, which Chefatron had reviewed back in December. That toy has been available for a while now across the globe, just not in Canada.

Re: Transformers Authentics "Alpha" Assortment Sighted in Mexico (1954782)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 21st, 2018 @ 1:29pm CDT

Goddamit.

Re: Transformers Authentics "Alpha" Assortment Sighted in Mexico (1957215)
Posted by bacem on May 2nd, 2018 @ 1:20am CDT

Found the 7" one on the retail, decided to get grimlock. Gotta say, i like him more than i expected. The plastic actually doesn't feel cheap in hand. If anything, they feel sturdier than POTP plastic. He is also pretty stable, considering the huge gap on his foot.

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overall, pretty impressed, especially for the price.

Re: Transformers Authentics "Alpha" Assortment Sighted in Mexico (1957229)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 2nd, 2018 @ 4:37am CDT

That Grimlock desperately need some paint. I'm pretty sure any painters/customizers will have fun painting this guy. I mean, it's like those "paint it yourself" statues you find at the dollar store or hobby shop. That Grimlock fully painted is sure to look pretty boss.

Re: Transformers Authentics "Alpha" Assortment Sighted in Mexico (1957269)
Posted by bacem on May 2nd, 2018 @ 9:38am CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:That Grimlock desperately need some paint. I'm pretty sure any painters/customizers will have fun painting this guy. I mean, it's like those "paint it yourself" statues you find at the dollar store or hobby shop. That Grimlock fully painted is sure to look pretty boss.

agreed. And with a 10.99$ price, he is a perfect canvas.

Re: Transformers Authentics "Alpha" Assortment Sighted in Mexico (1960097)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 17th, 2018 @ 8:46pm CDT

Here's a video review of Big Grim.

Re: Transformers Authentics "Alpha" Assortment Sighted in Mexico (1989203)
Posted by william-james88 on October 14th, 2018 @ 6:36pm CDT

We had previously seen a retool of the RID giant Bumblebee figure redone as what we assumed was Cyberverse Bumblebee. However, now that we have our first listing for the figure, on the Kohl's website, we see that this is instead part of the Authentics line, which is a line that also uses those evergreen G1 designs. None of those words appear on the packaging or listing, which simply calls this toy Transformers Super Bumblebee Figure. It is listed for $49.99 USD but certain discounts may apply, and it can be ordered now. This figure is also appearing in Kohl's stores.

Re: Transformers Authentics "Alpha" Assortment Sighted in Mexico (1989400)
Posted by notsoalex on October 15th, 2018 @ 10:16pm CDT

Thanks to our own site owner, Seibertron, we now have a new deal! If you wanted to pick a couple of the Authentics 5 inch/Bravo figures, now is your chance to do so! This deal was found in a Walgreens at Des Plaines, Illinois, where you can pick up two Transformers Authentics 5 inch "Bravo" figures each for $6.99, and grab a 3rd extra Authentics figure for free!

These Authentics figure used to be available online, or in General Dollar-esque stores, and there are also 7 inch "Alpha" assortments.

So if you wanted to pick up these simple, inexpensive figures, head out to your local Walgreens, and grab two for the price of one!