Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail

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Thanks to a sighting from our very own Podmaster of the Podcasters ScottyP, we have a new sighting for a unique toy with one of the greatest names in Transformers history. The new toy in question is Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with his little pals Growler the K-9 bot, and Sergeant Slobber(!!). This set of figures was spotted at the Target in Apex, North Carolina for the price of $29.99. With as long as Rescue Bots has been going, and with the way it plans to keep going thanks to toys and the new Rescue Bots Academy set to come out, it is really cool to see new toys and new character keep finding their way to us.

Of note with this new figure, these are not your normal Rescue Bot sized figure. ScottyP took note of the face that Growler and Sergeant Slobber are about twice the size of the normal Rescue Bots minicons, so these are toys with some mass to them.

Check out the image below, and let us know if you intend to hunt down these Rescue Bots!

Credit(s): ScottyP @Seibertron, Target

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Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (1974367)
Posted by Microraptor on July 26th, 2018 @ 10:23pm CDT

Sergeant SLOBBER? That's incredible. Just a phenomenal pun.

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (1978982)
Posted by william-james88 on August 17th, 2018 @ 10:52am CDT

SDCC 2018 revealed that we would be getting new Transformers blind bags from Hasbro, specifically from Rescue Bots. Only a few bots were shown on display but now that they have been found in both the US and Canadian Walmarts. The assortment includes 2 of Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Heatwave, Blades, Chase, Boulder, Blurr, and Quickshadow. The arms seem to be interchangeable between the two models. These blind bags are $2.88 in the US and $4.94 in Canada.

There is a generous window in the back where you can get a pretty good idea as to which character you are getting.You can always feel around the bag to know which version it is due to the different accessories yielded between the same characters.

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (1979029)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 17th, 2018 @ 4:28pm CDT

No love for Salvage?

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (1979058)
Posted by Zeedust on August 17th, 2018 @ 8:33pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:No love for Salvage?

Poor guy always seems to get the short end of the stick. Even in the show itself, he got basically no screen time compared to Blurr, Quickshadow, or even High Tide.

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (1979362)
Posted by william-james88 on August 19th, 2018 @ 6:37pm CDT

The new Transformers: Rescue Bots "blind bags" are out and while they are non transforming, they did have the semblance of a gimmick. Now, thanks to netkid, who posted in hand images on the TFW boards, we have a good look at the arm swapping gimmick this set promotes.

I have both Primes and Blades(I haven't opened him yet).

Boxes have 1 of each figure. Both figures of a character is the same design but each are in a uniquely sculpted pose, so swapping arms between them to get different poses/looks is encouraged.

Each bag has a small clear window to see what figure is inside, if you are looking for a particular one.

The assortment includes 2 of Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Heatwave, Blades, Chase, Boulder, Blurr, and Quickshadow. The arms seem to be interchangeable between the two models. These blind bags are $2.88 in the US and $4.94 in Canada.

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (1979365)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 19th, 2018 @ 7:01pm CDT

A sword? That's not very Rescue Bots-y.

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (1979376)
Posted by Ig89ninja on August 19th, 2018 @ 8:01pm CDT

Huh, I actually kinda like what I’m seeing here!

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (1979398)
Posted by Flashwave on August 19th, 2018 @ 9:26pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:A sword? That's not very Rescue Bots-y.

That... uh, that is a Heavy Duty Vegetation Trimmer. Useful for times when the People of Griffen Rock foeget why super charging Miracle Grow is a bad idea, like the Sky Forest Fiasco...

Yeah...

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (1979399)
Posted by Emerje on August 19th, 2018 @ 9:38pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:A sword? That's not very Rescue Bots-y.

It's a letter opener. On weekends he volunteers at the local nursing home and reads the old folks their mail.

Emerje

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (1979448)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on August 20th, 2018 @ 9:26am CDT

have to buy two of the same character just to swap arms rather than just have basic articulation and a removable weapon. meh.

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (1979451)
Posted by william-james88 on August 20th, 2018 @ 9:39am CDT

Carnivius_Prime wrote:have to buy two of the same character just to swap arms rather than just have basic articulation and a removable weapon. meh.

I think you can swap arms across the line with different characters.

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (1979459)
Posted by Kyleor on August 20th, 2018 @ 10:16am CDT

It looks like if you made a nice straight and clean cut in the middle of that "arm bar" you would end up with a pair of slightly more pose-able arms, and have more arm mixing options. Which might lead to some fun/interesting combinations.

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (1982630)
Posted by Seibertron on September 6th, 2018 @ 10:56am CDT

The all-new Playskool Heroes Transformers Rescue Bots Academy Electronic HOT SHOT figure is currently in stock at Amazon.com. The item is currently available for $26.99 and it has free shipping for Amazon Prime members.

Here is the product information listed on Amazon.com about this item.

Playskool Heroes Transformers Rescue Bots Academy Electronic Hot Shot

Activate lights and sounds in both bot and vehicle modes
Hot Shot converts from bot mode to off-road vehicle mode and back again
Easy 2 Do conversion
Sized right for small hands
Includes Electronic Hot Shot figure and instructions. Ages 3 to 7.

Product description
Imagine helping Hot Shot race to the rescue as a rugged off-road vehicle! Sized right for small hands, kids can convert the Electronic Hot Shot figure from bot mode to vehicle mode and back again with 1-step Easy 2 Do conversion. Both vehicle and bot modes feature electronic lights, sounds effects, and phrases! Robots and humans saving the day, working together the Rescue Bots way! Manufactured under license from TOMY Company, Ltd. Transformers Rescue Bots is a trademark and copyright of Hasbro.

A longer version of Hot Shot's product description was listed at Amazon Australia.

Amazon Australia wrote:Robots and humans saving the day, working together the Rescue Bots way! Little heroes can imagine racing to the rescue with this Transformers Rescue Bots Academy Electronic Hot Shot figure featuring Easy 2 Do conversion and electronic lights and sounds! Imagine helping Hot Shot race to the rescue as an off-road vehicle! Sized right for small hands, kids can convert the Electronic Hot Shot figure from vehicle mode to bot mode and back again with 1-step Easy 2 Do conversion. Both vehicle and bot modes feature electronic lights, sounds effects, and phrases! Robots and humans saving the day, working together the Rescue Bots way! Little heroes can pretend to race to the rescue with Electronic Hot Shot in vehicle mode as a rugged off-road vehicle, or in bot mode! Convert Hot Shot from vehicle mode to bot mode and back again with 1-step Easy 2 Do conversion. Imagine charging to the scene of an emergency while activating fun electronic lights, sounds effects, and phrases with the push of a button in both modes! Selected personally by Optimus Prime, Hot Shot is in training to become a Rescue Bot at the Rescue Bots Academy! Through heroic rescue missions, both simulated and real life, he will learn the importance of teamwork and what it means to be a hero!

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (1982774)
Posted by CircuitBreaker on September 7th, 2018 @ 11:18am CDT

mY sHoUlDeRs StIlL hUrt :lol:

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (1984822)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 19th, 2018 @ 4:34pm CDT

Thanks to Entertainment Earth, we have news that a new 4-pack of Rescue Bots that include new, more show accurate paint schemes are now available through their site! These figures are larger versions of the original Rescue Bots toys, and include the 4 original show characters, Heatwave, Boulder, Chase, and Blades. The figures feature new paint schemes meant to more closely resemble the show, and also include the weapons that came with the first round of "Energize" figures, though instead of translucent blue they are cast in a silver/gray color.

You can check out in-hand in-package images of the figures below, courtesy of site owner Seibertron, and let us know what you think of these new Rescue Bots below!

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (1984902)
Posted by Emerje on September 19th, 2018 @ 9:03pm CDT

Looks like they retooled Blade's chest to remove the sculpted symbol, and strangely the original Boulder is the more accurate one.

Emerje

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (1985126)
Posted by butcher31 on September 20th, 2018 @ 10:11pm CDT

They're still not great. If you want a show-accurate set, then I recommend going for the 4-pack (Griffin Rock Rescue Team set). We got those for my young boy and they look heaps better than these.

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (1985290)
Posted by william-james88 on September 21st, 2018 @ 11:09pm CDT

The Rescue Bots line keeps trucking along to make sure there are some Transformers goodies for any preschooler venturing down the toy aisle. When it comes to the Transformers Rescue Bots Mini-Cons, we are now at wave 7. It is mostly repacks of previous waves but we do have a new figure too, that being a green redeco of Drake (the dragon Target Master, not the rapper). This is the case contents:

2x TRA RBT HEATWAVE THE RESCUE DINOBOT
2x TRA RBT DRAKE THE DRAGON BOT
2x TRA RBT CHASE THE RESCUE DINOBOT

This was revealed through a listing on Entertainment Earth and wll be coming out next month. Thanks to Scotty P for letting us know.

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (1985295)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on September 21st, 2018 @ 11:26pm CDT

We'll, I WAS going to skip the entire Rescue Bots line. With good reason too! It didn't appeal to me. Nor was it intended to. But now I need that dragon. Lookit him! He's adorable! Damn you, Hasbro! Stop taking your toy lines to new and fun places!

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (1985306)
Posted by f-primus-unicron on September 22nd, 2018 @ 1:04am CDT

Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:We'll, I WAS going to skip the entire Rescue Bots line. With good reason too! It didn't appeal to me. Nor was it intended to. But now I need that dragon. Lookit him! He's adorable! Damn you, Hasbro! Stop taking your toy lines to new and fun places!

but there is already that mold but in red
havent been able to get one because havent seen it on discount but that mold does extist already
go and grab it

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (1985315)
Posted by bacem on September 22nd, 2018 @ 3:01am CDT

f-primus-unicron wrote:
Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:We'll, I WAS going to skip the entire Rescue Bots line. With good reason too! It didn't appeal to me. Nor was it intended to. But now I need that dragon. Lookit him! He's adorable! Damn you, Hasbro! Stop taking your toy lines to new and fun places!

but there is already that mold but in red
havent been able to get one because havent seen it on discount but that mold does extist already
go and grab it

yep, there is. i have that one, grabbed it on a clearance. his gun mode is a stretch, but the dragon is adorable. if hasbro releasing a purple repaint, i can probably makes a spyro fan buying a transformers toy.

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (1985638)
Posted by Rysquad on September 24th, 2018 @ 4:17am CDT

william-james88 wrote:The Rescue Bots line keeps trucking along to make sure there are some Transformers goodies for any preschooler venturing down the toy aisle. When it comes to the Transformers Rescue Bots Mini-Cons, we are now at wave 7. It is mostly repacks of previous waves but we do have a new figure too, that being a green redeco of Drake (the dragon Target Master, not the rapper). This is the case contents:

2x TRA RBT HEATWAVE THE RESCUE DINOBOT
2x TRA RBT DRAKE THE DRAGON BOT
2x TRA RBT CHASE THE RESCUE DINOBOT

This was revealed through a listing on Entertainment Earth and wll be coming out next month. Thanks to Scotty P for letting us know.

They probably didn’t retool that Dinobot Heatwave. It’s very easy to break.

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (1985654)
Posted by bacem on September 24th, 2018 @ 5:51am CDT

Rysquad wrote:
william-james88 wrote:The Rescue Bots line keeps trucking along to make sure there are some Transformers goodies for any preschooler venturing down the toy aisle. When it comes to the Transformers Rescue Bots Mini-Cons, we are now at wave 7. It is mostly repacks of previous waves but we do have a new figure too, that being a green redeco of Drake (the dragon Target Master, not the rapper). This is the case contents:

2x TRA RBT HEATWAVE THE RESCUE DINOBOT
2x TRA RBT DRAKE THE DRAGON BOT
2x TRA RBT CHASE THE RESCUE DINOBOT

This was revealed through a listing on Entertainment Earth and wll be coming out next month. Thanks to Scotty P for letting us know.

They probably didn’t retool that Dinobot Heatwave. It’s very easy to break.

are you sure? I have that dinobot. Played it repeatedly on daily basis as a substitute to fidget spinner. Not even a stressmark.

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (1985831)
Posted by Rysquad on September 24th, 2018 @ 8:10pm CDT

bacem wrote:
Rysquad wrote:
william-james88 wrote:The Rescue Bots line keeps trucking along to make sure there are some Transformers goodies for any preschooler venturing down the toy aisle. When it comes to the Transformers Rescue Bots Mini-Cons, we are now at wave 7. It is mostly repacks of previous waves but we do have a new figure too, that being a green redeco of Drake (the dragon Target Master, not the rapper). This is the case contents:

2x TRA RBT HEATWAVE THE RESCUE DINOBOT
2x TRA RBT DRAKE THE DRAGON BOT
2x TRA RBT CHASE THE RESCUE DINOBOT

This was revealed through a listing on Entertainment Earth and wll be coming out next month. Thanks to Scotty P for letting us know.

They probably didn’t retool that Dinobot Heatwave. It’s very easy to break.

are you sure? I have that dinobot. Played it repeatedly on daily basis as a substitute to fidget spinner. Not even a stressmark.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-pxUqzM3Hg

Similar comments/experiences in the Amazon Reviews.

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (1985833)
Posted by bacem on September 24th, 2018 @ 8:14pm CDT

Rysquad wrote:
bacem wrote:
Rysquad wrote:
william-james88 wrote:The Rescue Bots line keeps trucking along to make sure there are some Transformers goodies for any preschooler venturing down the toy aisle. When it comes to the Transformers Rescue Bots Mini-Cons, we are now at wave 7. It is mostly repacks of previous waves but we do have a new figure too, that being a green redeco of Drake (the dragon Target Master, not the rapper). This is the case contents:

2x TRA RBT HEATWAVE THE RESCUE DINOBOT
2x TRA RBT DRAKE THE DRAGON BOT
2x TRA RBT CHASE THE RESCUE DINOBOT

This was revealed through a listing on Entertainment Earth and wll be coming out next month. Thanks to Scotty P for letting us know.

They probably didn’t retool that Dinobot Heatwave. It’s very easy to break.

are you sure? I have that dinobot. Played it repeatedly on daily basis as a substitute to fidget spinner. Not even a stressmark.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-pxUqzM3Hg

Similar comments/experiences in the Amazon Reviews.

probably if you ham hand him and throw him around, sure. I myself never have that problem, through normal play.

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (1988375)
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 9th, 2018 @ 5:35pm CDT

Courtesy of the Canadian Toys R Us website and Amazon.com, we have some new Transformers Rescue Bot toys! These are Flip Racers with mini playsets with two bots being offered as part of the assortment.

Heatwave

Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Playskool-Heroes?tag=seibertron07-20& ... lip+racers
Toysrus.ca link: http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp ... =150468906

Quickshadow

Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Playskool-Heroes?tag=seibertron07-20& ... lip+racers
Toysrus.ca link: http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp ... =150468916

The toys are both retailing for $19.99 Canadian dollars and $14.99 USD and they come with an accessory for the character to crash into, triggering another play feature. Like other Rescue Bot toys, these are aimed at a young audience, so the figures do not have any points of articulation and simple transformation.

Here is the website description for both Heatwave and Quickshadow.

Heatwave:

Race to the rescue with the Rescue Bots Flip Racers figures! Sized right for small hands, these Flip Racers vehicles feature pull-back-and-go action! Pull back the Heatwave the Fire-Bot vehicle until the wheels click and then release it to send it racing off! For even more fun, try sending Heatwave the Fire-Bot crashing into the fire hydrant accessory to launch the manhole cover and imagine putting out a fire! Convert from vehicle mode to bot mode in 1 easy step! Flip up the Heatwave the Fire-Bot vehicle to convert it to bot mode. Flip it back down to convert it into a firetruck. Robots and humans saving the day, working together the Rescue Bots way!

Pull-back-and-go action
Easy flip conversion
Convert from vehicle mode to robot mode and back
Sized right for small hands

Look for other Playskool Heroes Transformers Rescue Bots Flip Racers figures to build a rescue team. (Other figures each sold separately. Subject to availability.)

Manufactured under license from TOMY Company, Ltd.
Transformers Rescue Bots is a trademark and copyright of Hasbro.

Includes 1 Flip Racers figure, fire hydrant accessory, and manhole cover.
Figure scale: 3.5 inches

Ages 3 to 7 years
Some poses may require additional support.
Warning: Choking Hazard - Small parts may be generated. Not for children under 3 years.

Quickshadow:

Race to the rescue with the Rescue Bots Flip Racers figures! Sized right for small hands, these Flip Racers vehicles feature pull-back-and-go action! Pull back the Quickshadow figure in vehicle mode until the wheels click and then release it to send it racing off! For even more fun, try sending Quickshadow crashing into the trailer accessory to release the fuel drums and imagine sending them rolling to the scene of a rescue! Convert from vehicle mode to bot mode in 1 easy step! Flip up the Quickshadow vehicle to convert it to bot mode. Flip it back down to convert it into a race car. Robots and humans saving the day, working together the Rescue Bots way!

Pull-back-and-go action
Easy flip conversion
Convert from vehicle mode to robot mode and back
Sized right for small hands

Look for other Playskool Heroes Transformers Rescue Bots Flip Racers figures to build a rescue team. (Other figures each sold separately. Subject to availability.)

Manufactured under license from TOMY Company, Ltd.
Transformers Rescue Bots is a trademark and copyright of Hasbro.

Includes 1 Flip Racers figure, trailer accessory, and 2 fuel drums.
Figure scale: 3.5 inches

Ages 3 to 7 years
Some poses may require additional support.
Warning: Choking Hazard - Small parts may be generated. Not for children under 3 years.

Stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews.

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (1988405)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 9th, 2018 @ 8:19pm CDT

So, the gimmick of these rescue-themed toys is to incite actions that cause collateral damage?

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (1988473)
Posted by Nexus Knight on October 10th, 2018 @ 1:58am CDT

ZeroWolf wrote:For even more fun, try sending Heatwave the Fire-Bot crashing into the fire hydrant accessory to launch the manhole cover and imagine putting out a fire!

Yes! This is exactly how you do that! Blowing the manhole cover is absolutely essential to the whole operation! Psst... just uh... need a small reminder on how that exactly works, thanks.

ZeroWolf wrote:For even more fun, try sending Quickshadow crashing into the trailer accessory to release the fuel drums and imagine sending them rolling to the scene of a rescue!

Rolling to the scene of the rescue! Yes! Whenever there is a rescue, rolling barrels provide the needed help to get the job done! It doesn't even matter what type of rescue (water, fire, storm, etc.), having barrels to roll will always prove to be a necessary part of ANY rescue. That trailer wasn't carrying waste materials, right?

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (1988480)
Posted by bacem on October 10th, 2018 @ 3:21am CDT

Nexus Knight wrote:
ZeroWolf wrote:For even more fun, try sending Heatwave the Fire-Bot crashing into the fire hydrant accessory to launch the manhole cover and imagine putting out a fire!

Yes! This is exactly how you do that! Blowing the manhole cover is absolutely essential to the whole operation! Psst... just uh... need a small reminder on how that exactly works, thanks.

ZeroWolf wrote:For even more fun, try sending Quickshadow crashing into the trailer accessory to release the fuel drums and imagine sending them rolling to the scene of a rescue!

Rolling to the scene of the rescue! Yes! Whenever there is a rescue, rolling barrels provide the needed help to get the job done! It doesn't even matter what type of rescue (water, fire, storm, etc.), having barrels to roll will always prove to be a necessary part of ANY rescue. That trailer wasn't carrying waste materials, right?

having fun is the most important thing. Hazard and danger are the least of our concern.

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (1988486)
Posted by Emerje on October 10th, 2018 @ 7:15am CDT

bacem wrote:
Nexus Knight wrote:
ZeroWolf wrote:For even more fun, try sending Heatwave the Fire-Bot crashing into the fire hydrant accessory to launch the manhole cover and imagine putting out a fire!

Yes! This is exactly how you do that! Blowing the manhole cover is absolutely essential to the whole operation! Psst... just uh... need a small reminder on how that exactly works, thanks.

ZeroWolf wrote:For even more fun, try sending Quickshadow crashing into the trailer accessory to release the fuel drums and imagine sending them rolling to the scene of a rescue!

Rolling to the scene of the rescue! Yes! Whenever there is a rescue, rolling barrels provide the needed help to get the job done! It doesn't even matter what type of rescue (water, fire, storm, etc.), having barrels to roll will always prove to be a necessary part of ANY rescue. That trailer wasn't carrying waste materials, right?

having fun is the most important thing. Hazard and danger are the least of our concern.

But, but that contradicts everything I learned from G.I.Joe PSAs. My childhood was a lie!

Emerje

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (1988491)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 10th, 2018 @ 8:08am CDT

Emerje wrote:My childhood was a lie!

And now you know!

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (1988494)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on October 10th, 2018 @ 8:12am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Emerje wrote:My childhood was a lie!
And now you know!

And knowing is 1/2 the battle...

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (1994234)
Posted by Bronzewolf on November 15th, 2018 @ 11:46pm CST

We recently reported on a new Transformers Rescue Bots Academy figure being listed online, and now we have two more, courtesy of Seibertronian Survivefan23. Now up on the Toywiz website are listings for Rescue Bots Academy Rescan Wedge and Hot Shot! These are mid-sized transforming figures of the two new characters, with Wedge turning into a plow and Hot Shot turning into a VTOL jet. Wedge is listed as out of stock (AKA a placeholder listing until he's released), but Hot Shot is actually available for preorder already! Check them out at the links above, and stay tuned to Eeibertron.com for more news on the new rescue bots series!!

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (1994235)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 15th, 2018 @ 11:55pm CST

Wedge is a head retool of Arctic Rescue Boulder, and Hot Shot an extensive retool of the Rescan class Bumblebee that turns into a VTOL jet resembling an MCU Quinjet.

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (1995401)
Posted by Rysquad on November 25th, 2018 @ 6:39pm CST

Spotted the VTOL Hot Shot at a Walgreen's in Murrieta, CA today.

I didn't see it in the Toy Sightings list to add though.

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (1995557)
Posted by william-james88 on November 26th, 2018 @ 11:24pm CST

We have quite a bit of Rescue Bots news for you today. These are all related to the new Rescue Bots Academy toyline. It is very much the same complexity and design as previous Rescue Bots toys but we do have different toys and characters. Hot Shot is a main character now and this week we not only have one but two sightings to report. Fellow Seibertronian Rysquad ppotted the VTOL Hot Shot at a Walgreen's in Murrieta, CA. Also, the giant eleectroni Hot Shot was found in the Michigan area at a Kmart. You can also order it from the Kmart site here. It is $25 USD.

In other Rescue Bots Academy news we have a new Optimus with Trailer. And this trailer has a launch feature where you can place a flip racer upright (in robot mode) and then launch them in vehicle mode. This is the first time we were made aware of the product, thanks to a listing on Entertainment Earth. The toy is priced at $20.99 and is set for release in Janruary.

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (1995560)
Posted by Emerje on November 27th, 2018 @ 12:54am CST

Saw that electronic Hot Shot at Kmart myself today, thought it had already been sighted. Thought about getting it since I had enough points earned to get it for free, but I ended up getting my nephew a $40 Lego set for $16~ for Christmas instead. Incidentally it was the Stormbringer dragon set, hows that for a lost (or at least missed opportunity) Hasbro trademark?

Emerje

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (1996856)
Posted by ZeroWolf on December 3rd, 2018 @ 3:39pm CST

We've found some new Transformers Rescue Bots Academy toy listings on Amazon to share with you! The first is a product that was originally listed on EE but has now found its way onto Amazon:

- Green Drake
https://www.amazon.com/Playskool-Heroes-Transformers-Rescue-Dragon-Bot/dp/B079LZQLLL/?tag=seibertron07-20&

Next is a continuation of the Mega Mighties subline with Hot Shot being the first to be released as part of Rescue Bots Academy. These are non-transforming large figures in the same vein as Hasbro Titan Heroes figures in its other toylines.

- Mega Mighties Hot Shot
https://www.amazon.com/Playskool-Tra-Rbt-Hot-Shot/dp/B07FDQC8J2/?tag=seibertron07-20&

Lastly, Amazon.com are currently doing a sale on Electronic Hot Shot!
He's currently $14.99, down from $26.99

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

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (2003495)
Posted by Emerje on January 9th, 2019 @ 2:09am CST

It's been a while since we've had Rescue Bots news! Our very own Seibertron has spotted some brand new Rescue Bots Academy figures. Over at a Target in Rosemont, IL he found the larger changing figures of Whirl and Medix, but Hot Shot seems to have sold out (though we already have a sighting of him). At this same Target we also got a first look at Mega Mighties Hot Shot and Bumblebee in the wilds.

Meanwhile, at a Des Plaines, IL Kmart he also found the latest Rescan-sized Wedge figures. Wedge has also shown up on Amazon as well as Salvage which is currently sitting at a markup.

So are you looking forward to new figures coming in from Rescue Bots Academy? Sounds off in the Energon Pub!

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (2011104)
Posted by Amelie on February 17th, 2019 @ 4:30pm CST

Its Toy Fair in New York and Seibertron is here to bring you the hottest news as it rolls off the Hasbro conveyor belt of awesome. We have another helping of galleries again – this time of Hasbro's Transformers Transformers Rescue Bots Academy. Once again head honcho Seibertron and our own Megatronus have been blitzing the displays with the camera. The main gallery is here, but some highlights are posted below as well.

First up is Hot Shot...

Then we have Whirl...

and Academy Rescue Team

Are you collecting Rescue Bots or using them as a gateway for some minibots of your own? Drop us a comment here on the discussion on the Energon Pub here at Seibertron.com.

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (2011106)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 17th, 2019 @ 4:34pm CST

I've seen the Whirl figure in stores. She is BIG! Like, taller than the original six Rescue Bots.

Medix too. His new toy is larger than his original.

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (2011124)
Posted by Rysquad on February 17th, 2019 @ 5:45pm CST

Yeah that bigger Whirl (and Medix) are in stores now. My son has so many Rescan-size figures that I’m hesitant to get Whirl.

Keep Rescan scale and we’ll keep collecting.

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (2011319)
Posted by Vanleer on February 18th, 2019 @ 9:44pm CST

Is that Salvage mix truck in the rescue bots academy 4 pack. The face does not look like salvage so i'm wondering if its a re-deco.

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (2011477)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 19th, 2019 @ 3:12pm CST

Vanleer wrote:Is that Salvage mix truck in the rescue bots academy 4 pack. The face does not look like salvage so i'm wondering if its a re-deco.

It's Whirl, Wedge, Hot Shot, and Hoist.

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (2016230)
Posted by Deathsanras on March 28th, 2019 @ 3:54am CDT

Vanleer wrote:Is that Salvage mix truck in the rescue bots academy 4 pack. The face does not look like salvage so i'm wondering if its a re-deco.

They're all redecos. Whirl of VTOL jet Bumblebee (her Megabots size figure is effectively an upsized version of Rescan helicopter Blades), Wedge of Salvage (Wedge's first toy was a redeco of Arctic Boulder), Hot Shot of Rock Rescue (ATV) Bumblebee (his first toy was effectively an upsized version of the same Bumblebee, while his second figure was a remold of VTOL jet Bumblebee), and Hoist is a redeco of.... Hoist - the Rescan series figure from the original Rescue Bots.

Meanwhile, hovercraft Hot Shot appears to be a remold of fireboat Heatwave, the Megabots sized Medix is functionally an upsized Rescan car mode Bumblebee. That blue redeco of racecar Heatwave -- is that Chase or Whirl? And like Hoist, ambulance Medix ia a redeco of RB Medix. The large size Wedge looks like it might be essentially an upsized Rescan bulldozer Boulder.

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (2021052)
Posted by Emerje on May 9th, 2019 @ 10:25pm CDT

File this one under "things you didn't know you wanted until it existed." Autobase Aichi's blog posted new stock photos of upcoming Rescue Bots Academy figures coming to the Rescan class and it would be hard to ignore the dino-mode Grimlock that turns into a motorcycle! He was shown at Toy Fair 2019, but at the time we didn't really know what we were looking at. Yes, it's silly, but that's what makes it fun! As you would expect from Rescue Bots it's a simple figure and may not satisfy most collectors, but it does have an effective transformation. And I love that goofy grin, what a happy bike!

There's also a new Whirl race car figure in the same class alongside Brushfire, Heatwave, Bumblebee, and Chase. Plus there's new stock images of the Academy Rescue Team box set shown at Toy Fair. So what do you think of the new Grimlock trading in his bot mode for a motorcycle? Sound off in the Energon Pub forums below!

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (2021086)
Posted by Kyleor on May 10th, 2019 @ 8:08am CDT

Anyone else now want an RID 2015 re-color of Motorcycle Grimlock?

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (2021110)
Posted by Zeedust on May 10th, 2019 @ 11:16am CDT

Kyleor wrote:Anyone else now want an RID 2015 re-color of Motorcycle Grimlock?

This thing is crazy enough as is, but that would just make it perfect.

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (2021118)
Posted by UsernameBee-127 on May 10th, 2019 @ 12:19pm CDT

Looking at this. It give me Angry Birds Transformers Grimlock vibes.

Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with Growler and Sergeant Slobber Found at Retail (2021175)
Posted by Emerje on May 10th, 2019 @ 10:08pm CDT

Kyleor wrote:Anyone else now want an RID 2015 re-color of Motorcycle Grimlock?

I'm a little surprised this isn't green already since this is most definitely RID Grimlock and not the less kid friendly other Aligned Grimlock. I guess he's in his "Gold Armor" mode.

Emerje

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