Transformers: Rescue Bots Flip Racer Bumblebee Quick Launch Garage Sighted at US Retail
Wednesday, August 9th, 2017 12:01PM CDT
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Posted by DestronMirage22 on August 16th, 2017 @ 11:59am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on August 16th, 2017 @ 12:34pm CDT
The figure of High Tide is missing from the box in that first pic.DestronMirage22 wrote:I found some Rescue Bots Playschool Heroes stuff for cheap at Ross.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 16th, 2017 @ 5:08pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:The figure of High Tide is missing from the box in that first pic.DestronMirage22 wrote:I found some Rescue Bots Playschool Heroes stuff for cheap at Ross.
A classic for this kind of stores. At my local Winners, we just can't have a Power Ranger Super Charge zord with his battery. It's always stolen.

Posted by RAR on August 18th, 2017 @ 9:11am CDT
Where has that white coloured Gorilla Rescue Minicon got too - and was he the only new one ?
Posted by Rysquad on August 18th, 2017 @ 2:51pm CDT
RAR wrote:I am pleased to discover the jet mode Bumblebee can do something very unusual for a Rescuebot toy - He can raise his arms.
Where has that white coloured Gorilla Rescue Minicon got too - and was he the only new one ?
Spotted him at a Target the other day.

Posted by RAR on August 21st, 2017 @ 3:03pm CDT
Posted by Rysquad on August 26th, 2017 @ 1:55pm CDT
RAR wrote:I am pleased to discover the jet mode Bumblebee can do something very unusual for a Rescuebot toy - He can raise his arms.
Dinobot Blades can too.
Posted by Rysquad on August 26th, 2017 @ 1:57pm CDT

Posted by WreckerJack on August 26th, 2017 @ 2:12pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:The figure of High Tide is missing from the box in that first pic.DestronMirage22 wrote:I found some Rescue Bots Playschool Heroes stuff for cheap at Ross.
He's just in disguise. That's why you can't see him.
Posted by Va'al on September 3rd, 2017 @ 6:32am CDT
Transformers Rescue Bots Flipracers Wave 2:
If you're looking for easy-to-transform toys for small hands, you'll flip over the Transformers Rescue Bots Flipracers! They transform magically and automatically, right in front of your eyes. This case of 8 individually packaged robots includes:
2x TRA RBT OPTIMUS PRIME
2x TRA RBT SIDESWIPE
2x TRA RBT BLURR
2x TRA RBT CHASE THE POLICE BOT
(subject to change)
Transformers Rescue Bots Flipracer Multipacks Wave 2 Case:
If you're looking for easy-to-transform toys for small hands, you'll flip over the Transformers Rescue Bots Flipracer Multipacks! They transform magically and automatically, right in front of your eyes. This case of 8 individually packaged sets includes:
3x TRA RBT GRIFFIN ROCK CONSTRUCTION TEAM
5x TRA RBT GRIFFIN ROCK STUNT TEAM
(subject to change) Ages 3 - 7
Transformers Rescue Bots Megabots Wave 3 Case:
The next big thing is here! Transformers Rescue Bots Megabots bring you giant transforming robots that turn in to really cool vehicles. By land or by sea, these colorful characters are here to save the day! Figures measure approximately 10-inches tall. Ages 3 to 7. Case includes 3 individually packaged robots in disguise:
1x TRA RBT NIGHT RESCUE HEATWAVE
1x TRA RBT COPTER CRANE BLADES
1x TRA RBT QUICK DIG BOULDER
(subject to change)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 3rd, 2017 @ 7:13am CDT

Make me think about improved botshots. I may get some.
Still, what's up with Optimus's barf-green rims?
Posted by ScottyP on September 4th, 2017 @ 11:50am CDT
Sorry, but "improved" isn't the word you're looking for. Think RotF Gravity Bots that don't work properly and do less.-Kanrabat- wrote:Those flip-racers are ADORABLE!![]()
Make me think about improved botshots.
Posted by william-james88 on October 5th, 2017 @ 12:45pm CDT
ScottyP wrote:Found Blurr at TRU in Cary, NC. Didn't have Sideswipe or Chase, but they're in the same case so they are also out, just sold out at this particular store already.

For those wondering if these are worth it, here is a short description found on our boards:
ScottyP wrote:Think RotF Gravity Bots that don't work properly and do less.
Posted by Va'al on October 29th, 2017 @ 2:46pm CDT
Transformers Rescue Bots Megabots Wave 3 Case:
The next big thing is here! Transformers Rescue Bots Megabots bring you giant transforming robots that turn in to really cool vehicles. By land or by sea, these colorful characters are here to save the day! Figures measure approximately 10-inches tall. Ages 3 to 7. Case includes 3 individually packaged robots in disguise:
1x TRA RBT NIGHT RESCUE HEATWAVE
1x TRA RBT COPTER CRANE BLADES
1x TRA RBT QUICK DIG BOULDER
(subject to change)
Posted by Bounti76 on October 31st, 2017 @ 11:57pm CDT
If you have any sightings of new figures, please let us know with a quick email to news@seibertron.com, with a photo of said sighting attached. Thanks to ScottyP and ScottimusPrime for the heads up!


Posted by Bounti76 on November 1st, 2017 @ 12:10am CDT
Posted by Rysquad on November 1st, 2017 @ 1:54pm CDT
Bounti76 wrote:Interestingly, I didn't notice this until after it was posted, but that Optimus figure in this wave looks very Hot Spot-ish, deco-wise.
My son grew up on the Rescue Bots. I hope when he gets older, there will be Generations versions of Heatwave, Blades (Protectobot Blades probably doesn't count), Chase, and Boulder.
Posted by trailbreaker on November 3rd, 2017 @ 6:36am CDT
Posted by Qwan on November 14th, 2017 @ 12:45am CST
Have you seen this minor anomaly of a toy in the wild? If you have, let us know below, and in the sightings section too! And if you've seen his larger Capture Claw counterpart, feel free to add your find that to its own sightings page as well. And as always, stay tuned for more Transformers news - big or small - from Seibertron.com!
New Chase

Old Chase

Posted by Rysquad on November 14th, 2017 @ 3:23am CST
Posted by kurthy on November 14th, 2017 @ 1:24pm CST
I also saw the regular scale rescan of Chase as a stegosaurus.
Posted by kurthy on November 15th, 2017 @ 10:48pm CST
Posted by Card on November 29th, 2017 @ 7:30am CST
Question: Anyone know when the new Salvage and Hightide will be available? And will they be the big Energize size?
My guy has the smaller Griffin Rock Rescue Team size (rescan size).
Posted by Card on November 30th, 2017 @ 10:52am CST
"It looks as though the Playskool Heroes Transformers Rescue Bots Salvage, item #B7459 was cancelled and is not shipping. I do not have any indication that it will start shipping either, I'm very sorry.
They are part of the same assortment and the assortment was cancelled.
This is why we do not provide dates to consumers because the product can be dropped completely. It is a marketing decision."
Posted by william-james88 on December 1st, 2017 @ 11:21pm CST
He spoke to Hasbro via chat which confirmed their cancellation. Here is the quote from him and Hasbro:
Card wrote:Talked to Hasbro via chat, they cancelled both of them."It looks as though the Playskool Heroes Transformers Rescue Bots Salvage, item #B7459 was cancelled and is not shipping. I do not have any indication that it will start shipping either, I'm very sorry.
They are part of the same assortment and the assortment was cancelled.
This is why we do not provide dates to consumers because the product can be dropped completely. It is a marketing decision."
For those curious as to what exactly these toys are, we have images below. Both Salvage and High Tide are based on previous toys but changed to either be up-scaled or unhindered by a previous gimmick. They were going to be another Amazon exclusive "wave" at one point, which we never got. These toys never being released gave us the presumption that they were cancelled for the US market but now we know it as a fact. However, this does not mean that these toys were never found elsewhere globally since we were able to find some listings from Asia for the High Tide figure. You can also see an image of that completed listing below.




Posted by Lore Keeper on December 1st, 2017 @ 11:38pm CST
Posted by WreckerJack on December 2nd, 2017 @ 1:32am CST
Posted by Ultra Markus on December 2nd, 2017 @ 11:14pm CST
Lore Keeper wrote:I have a very uncomfortable feeling that this is what's going to happen to the general retail release of Grotusque. Here's hoping I'm proven wrong.
and the deluxe wave 4 and 5 of TR i have not seen perceptor the jumpstarters or misfire and slugslinger
anywhere in stores just the wave revisions that dont have those 5 and online is out of stock most evry site and ebay sellers want 2-3 times more

Posted by Card on December 6th, 2017 @ 8:23am CST
$20 cheaper than Walmart.ca.
Posted by WreckerJack on January 1st, 2018 @ 3:48pm CST

There aren't any Decepticons around, so it's time for the Rescue Bots to save the day! Under the command of Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, this crack squad of robots is here to help save the world, and to give kids a great, big, chunky transforming toy to play with. Figures each measure approximately 5-inches tall in robot form. Ages 3 to 7.
The case includes 6 individually packaged Transformers toys includes:
1x TRA RBT RESCAN CHASE THE POLICE BOT
1x TRA RBT RESCAN BOULDER CONSTRUCTION BOT
1x TRA RBT BRUSHFIRE
1x TRA RBT BUMBLEBEE
1x TRA RBT HEATWAVE THE FIRE BOT
1x TRA RBT OPTIMUS PRIME TRAILER RESCAN
(subject to change)
Next, we have Transformers Rescue Bots Epic Figures Wave 5. These appear to be non transforming figures for kids, but again we give you an image and the case distribution information to see for yourself.

Transformers Rescue Bots Epic Figures Wave 5:
Transformers Rescue Bots Epic Figures Wave 5 brings big bots to you! Each giant action figure has articulated arms and is designed to resemble your favorite heroic Autobots from the TV show. Each measures about 11 1/2-inches tall. For 3 to 7 years of age. Case includes 4 individually packaged non-transforming figures:
1x TRA EPIC SERIES HEATWAVE
1x TRA EPIC SERIES BOULDER
1x TRA EPIC SERIES BUMBLEBEE
1x TRA RBT EPIC SERIES OPTIMUS PRIME
(subject to change)
Lastly, there is a figure entitled Transformers Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard. Alas, there is no image yet for this figure. The only hints we are given are in the product description, so keep your optics open for when we find out more details!
Transformers Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard:
Get ready for adventure with the Transformers Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard! Playskool Heroes are the perfect toys for tiny hands, and Bumblebee is the perfect hero. This yellow autobot is ready to save the day - and is here to make playtime fun!
Posted by Deathsanras on January 1st, 2018 @ 8:16pm CST
Posted by kurthy on January 1st, 2018 @ 9:25pm CST
Deathsanras wrote:Heatwave as a race-car like Blurr? He won't be happy with that.
Whatever it takes to add to my heatwave shrine.
Posted by Flashwave on January 2nd, 2018 @ 12:14am CST
Deathsanras wrote:Heatwave as a race-car like Blurr? He won't be happy with that.
Probably a late addition to the Race Car sets
Posted by Va'al on January 20th, 2018 @ 11:39am CST
Except this time (as we have seen before in the series' depictions, and as a recurring theme for the cast) Optimus Primal is a red and blue Tyrannosaurus Rex. The big (dino)bot seems to be making a return with a different transformation pattern, looking at the panel lines in the image, and is bringing along two smaller dino figures as potential accessories for Optimus, and another figure: a blue wolf with a motorcycle alt-mode, which is apparently the same as Growl the K-9 Bot, previously released with the Griffin Rock Police Station. Check them all out below!
EDIT: The jaguar is in fact a panther, from the Marvel Black Panther toyline, and nothing to do with Transformers. Apologies for the misreporting.
NOT A TRANSFORMER

Posted by kurthy on January 20th, 2018 @ 11:42am CST
Posted by Hellscream9999 on January 20th, 2018 @ 11:45am CST
Posted by Va'al on January 20th, 2018 @ 12:01pm CST
Hellscream9999 wrote:That Jaguar thing is a Black Panther toy, is out at retail now. I saw a bumblebee of the same size class at Meijer the other night.
AAAnd to the edit! Thanks!
Posted by Sabrblade on January 20th, 2018 @ 12:24pm CST
Posted by ZeroWolf on January 20th, 2018 @ 12:38pm CST
Posted by Card on January 20th, 2018 @ 3:03pm CST
Posted by Ultra Markus on January 21st, 2018 @ 3:02pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:All I wanna know is if that Optimus transforms or not. Otherwise, I'm good with the previous big T-Rex Optimus Primal toy that they made before.
"The big (dino)bot seems to be making a return with a different transformation pattern, looking at the panel lines in the image"
Posted by Zeedust on January 21st, 2018 @ 10:41pm CST
Posted by Va'al on February 3rd, 2018 @ 9:53am CST
Playskool Heroes Transformers Rescue Bots Rock Crawler Bumblebee Ps Figures and Playsets – US$9.99
Imagine helping Bumblebee save the day! As a tough rock crawler, Bumblebee is ready to conquer tough terrain to race to the rescue!
Playskool Heroes Transformers Rescue Chase the Police Bot Ps Figures and Playsets – US$9.99
Imagine helping Chase the Police-Bot save the day! As a sleek motorcycle, Chase is ready to go full throttle and race to the rescue!
Playskool Heroes Transformers Rescue Bots Heatwave Classic Ps Figures and Playsets – US$9.99
Imagine helping Heatwave the Fire-Bot save the day! As a slick race car, Heatwave the Fire-Bot is ready to roll to the rescue.
Playskool Heroes Transformers Rescue Bots Salvage Cement Truck Ps Figures and Playsets – US$9.99
Imagine helping Salvage save the day! As a formidable cement mixer, Salvage is ready to mix things up and roll to the rescue!
Playskool Heroes Transformers Rescue Bots Jet Blade Ps Figures and Playsets – US$9.99
Imagine helping Blades the Flight-Bot save the day! As a full-throttle VTOL jet, Blades is ready to scream through the skies to the rescue!
Playskool Heroes Transformers Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescan Rd Ps Figures and Playsets – US$9.99
Imagine helping Bumblebee save the day! As a sleek sports car, Bumblebee is ready to rev his engine and race to the rescue!
Playskool Heroes Transformers Rescue Bot Speedster Boulder Playskool Action Figure
Roll to the rescue with the Rescue Bots Flip Racers figures! Sized right for small hands, the Flip Racers vehicle converts from vehicle mode to bot mode in 1 easy step! Flip up the Speedster Boulder vehicle to convert it to bot mode. Flip it back down to convert it to race car mode and imagine speeding to the scene of a rescue! Robots and humans saving the day, working together the Rescue Bots way!
Posted by Emerje on February 3rd, 2018 @ 3:48pm CST
Emerje
Posted by william-james88 on February 3rd, 2018 @ 10:05pm CST
Emerje wrote:So I guess the line hasn't been canceled or was it just those couple figures that one person contacted Hasbro about?
Emerje
Just a few figures
Posted by Sabrblade on February 3rd, 2018 @ 11:42pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 13th, 2018 @ 10:45am CST
Does this set interest you? Know of anyone who would enjoy this addition to the flip racers sets? Let us know in the comments section below!
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Imagine putting on a spectacular stunt show with Blurr and his Reverse Raceway! Load the included Blurr Flip Racers figure into the launcher and push down the lever to send him racing up the vertical tower to the landing platform at the top. Once atop the tower, the Blurr figure will auto-convert from vehicle mode to robot mode! To add to the fun, kids can then send him racing back down the tower and around the track -- backwards! At the end of the track watch as the figure launches off the ramp, auto-converting in mid-air to land in bot mode! The Blurr Reverse Raceway race track is compatible with other Playskool Heroes Transformers Rescue Bots Flip Racers figures. (Other figures each sold separately. Subject to availability.)
• Includes race track and Blurr Flip Racers figure.
• Includes Blurr Flip Racers figure
• Easy flip conversion
• Convert from vehicle mode to robot mode and back
• Reverse racing action
• Auto conversion stunts
• Figure scale: 2.5 inches
• Ages 3 to 7 years
• Warning: Choking Hazard - Small parts may be generated. Not for children under 3 years.









Posted by WreckerJack on February 13th, 2018 @ 4:57pm CST

Posted by primalxconvoy on February 13th, 2018 @ 11:00pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on February 14th, 2018 @ 9:34am CST
There is Salvage, sporting a new mold with Cement Mixer alt mode and Chase, a repaint/retool of the motorcycle Bumblebee.
Here are images and product information for thes two new toys, all from Amazon. Clicking on the blue highlited names will get you to the listings.
Salvage
Imagine helping Salvage save the day! As a formidable cement mixer, Salvage is ready to mix things up and roll to the rescue! Kids can pretend there is a dangerous situation happening on Griffin Rock and convert the heroic Salvage figure from a robot to a vehicle they can imagine rushing to the scene for a courageous rescue. Also look for other Playskool Heroes Transformers Rescue Bots 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.



Chase
Imagine helping Chase the Police-Bot save the day! As a sleek motorcycle, Chase is ready to go full throttle and race to the rescue! Kids can pretend there is a dangerous situation happening on Griffin Rock and convert the heroic Chase the Police-Bot figure from a robot to a vehicle they can imagine speeding to the scene for a courageous rescue. Also look for other Playskool Heroes Transformers Rescue Bots 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.


