TRU at American Dream Mall is Swimming in Exclusive Transformers Creatures Collide Sets

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Here's something many of you Americans thought you would never hear or see again: news of plenty of exclusive Transformers at a Toysrus in the US. The Toysrus store at American Dream Mall in New Jersey does indeed have the exclusive Buzzworthy Bumblebee Creatures Collide set. And from the looks of it, they have a lot. As the person who posted the photo below wrote, they are "swimming in 'em". They are currently being sold for $74.99.

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Re: TRU at American Dream Mall is Swimming in Exclusive Transformers Creatures Collide Sets (2143924)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 7th, 2022 @ 5:42pm CDT

Considering deluxes sell for 22/25$US, that's a pretty damn good price!

Anyone have seen that set at a Canadian TrU yet? How much is it? I bet it's like 150$ or more.
>:oP

Re: TRU at American Dream Mall is Swimming in Exclusive Transformers Creatures Collide Sets (2143926)
Posted by SGMLordMirage on September 7th, 2022 @ 5:55pm CDT

Wow, and i thought the 12 i saw at a local Target was a lot.

Re: TRU at American Dream Mall is Swimming in Exclusive Transformers Creatures Collide Sets (2143929)
Posted by william-james88 on September 7th, 2022 @ 6:32pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:Considering deluxes sell for 22/25$US, that's a pretty damn good price!

Anyone have seen that set at a Canadian TrU yet? How much is it? I bet it's like 150$ or more.

Hasn't been found in Canada yet

Re: TRU at American Dream Mall is Swimming in Exclusive Transformers Creatures Collide Sets (2143957)
Posted by Nemesis Reformatted on September 8th, 2022 @ 12:01am CDT

That crappy Kickback repaint is the reason I finally stopped collecting Transformers & will no longer give Hasbro any of my money. That is the final nail in my TF collecting coffin.

They just keep making the same old characters over & over & over & over again. While most of the others are completely ignored or given these lazy, pathetic repaints. If they can spend the money on tooling for 50 million brand new Bumblebeemolds then they can give us 1 brand new mold for every original G1 character.

Just look what they did to Doublecross, Repugnus, Grotusque & Fangry. And they never even bothered to make Horri-bull or Squeezeplay. Why does Bumblebee deserve majority of their production budget? What makes bumblebee so damn special? Why do all these other characters constantly get crapped on?

I'm not doing this anymore! In the past few months I sold a huge chunk of my collection. And I don't regret it at all. :-x

Re: TRU at American Dream Mall is Swimming in Exclusive Transformers Creatures Collide Sets (2143971)
Posted by Nemesis Primal on September 8th, 2022 @ 3:22am CDT

Nemesis Reformatted wrote:That crappy Kickback repaint is the reason I finally stopped collecting Transformers & will no longer give Hasbro any of my money. That is the final nail in my TF collecting coffin.

...didn't you go on multiple long tirades about how you were upset they weren't updating the Deluxe Insecticons, and now that they've actually started doing so the only way they can without potentially incurring legal trouble that's the last straw? Kinda sounds like you just have unrealistic expectations at this point, if they've done the thing you want and that's actively made you more upset.

Nemesis Reformatted wrote:they can give us 1 brand new mold for every original G1 character.

Case in point.

Re: TRU at American Dream Mall is Swimming in Exclusive Transformers Creatures Collide Sets (2143979)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 8th, 2022 @ 4:34am CDT

Nemesis Reformatted wrote:That crappy Kickback repaint is the reason I finally stopped collecting Transformers & will no longer give Hasbro any of my money. That is the final nail in my TF collecting coffin.

Only NOW did you finally notice what the Transformers brand have been doing since even before Transformers existed in the late 1970's?

Well, congratulation!
It's sad that you decide to leave a hobby after "discovering" a core building block of said hobby.

Goodbye and............................................... see you soon!

Re: TRU at American Dream Mall is Swimming in Exclusive Transformers Creatures Collide Sets (2143983)
Posted by ZeroWolf on September 8th, 2022 @ 6:07am CDT

Nemesis Reformatted wrote:That crappy Kickback repaint is the reason I finally stopped collecting Transformers & will no longer give Hasbro any of my money. That is the final nail in my TF collecting coffin.

They just keep making the same old characters over & over & over & over again. While most of the others are completely ignored or given these lazy, pathetic repaints. If they can spend the money on tooling for 50 million brand new Bumblebeemolds then they can give us 1 brand new mold for every original G1 character.

Just look what they did to Doublecross, Repugnus, Grotusque & Fangry. And they never even bothered to make Horri-bull or Squeezeplay. Why does Bumblebee deserve majority of their production budget? What makes bumblebee so damn special? Why do all these other characters constantly get crapped on?

I'm not doing this anymore! In the past few months I sold a huge chunk of my collection. And I don't regret it at all.

From what I can tell, your angry that ransack didn't get a new mold. Why did you think that he'd get one? As stated before, the rights of the Deluxe Insecticons are dubious at best. Thus what hasbro have done is the best you could hope for (officially at least).

As stated, redecos have existed within transformers since the very beginning, a concept baked in to extend the lifecycle of the molds (and make more money for Hasbro).

Re: TRU at American Dream Mall is Swimming in Exclusive Transformers Creatures Collide Sets (2143988)
Posted by william-james88 on September 8th, 2022 @ 6:49am CDT

Nemesis Reformatted wrote:That crappy Kickback repaint is the reason I finally stopped collecting Transformers & will no longer give Hasbro any of my money. That is the final nail in my TF collecting coffin.

They just keep making the same old characters over & over & over & over again. While most of the others are completely ignored or given these lazy, pathetic repaints. If they can spend the money on tooling for 50 million brand new Bumblebeemolds then they can give us 1 brand new mold for every original G1 character.

Just look what they did to Doublecross, Repugnus, Grotusque & Fangry. And they never even bothered to make Horri-bull or Squeezeplay. Why does Bumblebee deserve majority of their production budget? What makes bumblebee so damn special? Why do all these other characters constantly get crapped on?

I'm not doing this anymore! In the past few months I sold a huge chunk of my collection. And I don't regret it at all.

FYI, the majority of Bumblebee molds are not new. Like the goldbug in this set is a redeco of a cliffjumper retool.

Re: TRU at American Dream Mall is Swimming in Exclusive Transformers Creatures Collide Sets (2143989)
Posted by ZeroWolf on September 8th, 2022 @ 6:52am CDT

william-james88 wrote:
Nemesis Reformatted wrote:That crappy Kickback repaint is the reason I finally stopped collecting Transformers & will no longer give Hasbro any of my money. That is the final nail in my TF collecting coffin.

They just keep making the same old characters over & over & over & over again. While most of the others are completely ignored or given these lazy, pathetic repaints. If they can spend the money on tooling for 50 million brand new Bumblebeemolds then they can give us 1 brand new mold for every original G1 character.

Just look what they did to Doublecross, Repugnus, Grotusque & Fangry. And they never even bothered to make Horri-bull or Squeezeplay. Why does Bumblebee deserve majority of their production budget? What makes bumblebee so damn special? Why do all these other characters constantly get crapped on?

I'm not doing this anymore! In the past few months I sold a huge chunk of my collection. And I don't regret it at all.

FYI, the majority of Bumblebee molds are not new. Like the goldbug in this set is a redeco of a cliffjumper retool.

I thought goldbug was the Netflix bee redeco

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Posted by william-james88 on September 8th, 2022 @ 6:57am CDT

ZeroWolf wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Nemesis Reformatted wrote:That crappy Kickback repaint is the reason I finally stopped collecting Transformers & will no longer give Hasbro any of my money. That is the final nail in my TF collecting coffin.

They just keep making the same old characters over & over & over & over again. While most of the others are completely ignored or given these lazy, pathetic repaints. If they can spend the money on tooling for 50 million brand new Bumblebeemolds then they can give us 1 brand new mold for every original G1 character.

Just look what they did to Doublecross, Repugnus, Grotusque & Fangry. And they never even bothered to make Horri-bull or Squeezeplay. Why does Bumblebee deserve majority of their production budget? What makes bumblebee so damn special? Why do all these other characters constantly get crapped on?

I'm not doing this anymore! In the past few months I sold a huge chunk of my collection. And I don't regret it at all.

FYI, the majority of Bumblebee molds are not new. Like the goldbug in this set is a redeco of a cliffjumper retool.

I thought goldbug was the Netflix bee redeco

Exactly, it's a redeco of that toy which was a retool of earthrise cliffjumper

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Posted by ZeroWolf on September 8th, 2022 @ 7:04am CDT

william-james88 wrote:
ZeroWolf wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Nemesis Reformatted wrote:That crappy Kickback repaint is the reason I finally stopped collecting Transformers & will no longer give Hasbro any of my money. That is the final nail in my TF collecting coffin.

They just keep making the same old characters over & over & over & over again. While most of the others are completely ignored or given these lazy, pathetic repaints. If they can spend the money on tooling for 50 million brand new Bumblebeemolds then they can give us 1 brand new mold for every original G1 character.

Just look what they did to Doublecross, Repugnus, Grotusque & Fangry. And they never even bothered to make Horri-bull or Squeezeplay. Why does Bumblebee deserve majority of their production budget? What makes bumblebee so damn special? Why do all these other characters constantly get crapped on?

I'm not doing this anymore! In the past few months I sold a huge chunk of my collection. And I don't regret it at all.

FYI, the majority of Bumblebee molds are not new. Like the goldbug in this set is a redeco of a cliffjumper retool.

I thought goldbug was the Netflix bee redeco

Exactly, it's a redeco of that toy which was a retool of earthrise cliffjumper

Ahh I see where you were going with it now, apologies.

To further your point, look at the SS Dark of the Moon Bee which is a retool from another bee.

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Posted by RodimusPrimeUkraine1 on September 8th, 2022 @ 7:29am CDT

Nemesis Reformatted wrote: Why does Bumblebee deserve majority of their production budget? What makes bumblebee so damn special?

Nothing

Re: TRU at American Dream Mall is Swimming in Exclusive Transformers Creatures Collide Sets (2143996)
Posted by AcademyofDrX on September 8th, 2022 @ 8:27am CDT

ZeroWolf wrote:
Nemesis Reformatted wrote:That crappy Kickback repaint is the reason I finally stopped collecting Transformers & will no longer give Hasbro any of my money. That is the final nail in my TF collecting coffin.

They just keep making the same old characters over & over & over & over again. While most of the others are completely ignored or given these lazy, pathetic repaints. If they can spend the money on tooling for 50 million brand new Bumblebeemolds then they can give us 1 brand new mold for every original G1 character.

Just look what they did to Doublecross, Repugnus, Grotusque & Fangry. And they never even bothered to make Horri-bull or Squeezeplay. Why does Bumblebee deserve majority of their production budget? What makes bumblebee so damn special? Why do all these other characters constantly get crapped on?

I'm not doing this anymore! In the past few months I sold a huge chunk of my collection. And I don't regret it at all.

From what I can tell, your angry that ransack didn't get a new mold. Why did you think that he'd get one? As stated before, the rights of the Deluxe Insecticons are dubious at best. Thus what hasbro have done is the best you could hope for (officially at least).

As stated, redecos have existed within transformers since the very beginning, a concept baked in to extend the lifecycle of the molds (and make more money for Hasbro).

I don't think there's a legal issue here so much as a cost one. The transformations and alt-modes are similar enough that it wouldn't make sense to do a brand new figure for a character barely in any media. More generally, I think it's silly to insist that every G1 character needs a new mold, especially for molds originally licensed from other manufacturers.

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Posted by ZeroWolf on September 8th, 2022 @ 8:34am CDT

AcademyofDrX wrote:
ZeroWolf wrote:
Nemesis Reformatted wrote:That crappy Kickback repaint is the reason I finally stopped collecting Transformers & will no longer give Hasbro any of my money. That is the final nail in my TF collecting coffin.

They just keep making the same old characters over & over & over & over again. While most of the others are completely ignored or given these lazy, pathetic repaints. If they can spend the money on tooling for 50 million brand new Bumblebeemolds then they can give us 1 brand new mold for every original G1 character.

Just look what they did to Doublecross, Repugnus, Grotusque & Fangry. And they never even bothered to make Horri-bull or Squeezeplay. Why does Bumblebee deserve majority of their production budget? What makes bumblebee so damn special? Why do all these other characters constantly get crapped on?

I'm not doing this anymore! In the past few months I sold a huge chunk of my collection. And I don't regret it at all.

From what I can tell, your angry that ransack didn't get a new mold. Why did you think that he'd get one? As stated before, the rights of the Deluxe Insecticons are dubious at best. Thus what hasbro have done is the best you could hope for (officially at least).

As stated, redecos have existed within transformers since the very beginning, a concept baked in to extend the lifecycle of the molds (and make more money for Hasbro).

I don't think there's a legal issue here so much as a cost one. The transformations and alt-modes are similar enough that it wouldn't make sense to do a brand new figure for a character barely in any media. More generally, I think it's silly to insist that every G1 character needs a new mold, especially for molds originally licensed from other manufacturers.

This is also true.

Regarding Bee, let's not get into another debate on why Hasbro make toys of him. The facts are quite clear on this.

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Posted by Emerje on September 8th, 2022 @ 8:50am CDT

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:
Nemesis Reformatted wrote: Why does Bumblebee deserve majority of their production budget? What makes bumblebee so damn special?

Nothing

Aside from, you know, being a cash cow big enough to name an entire subline after. Why is it so hard to understand that the best selling character in the franchise that's super popular with kids, the primary target for Transformers toys, gets the most toys? It's not exactly a tough concept to understand and yet both of you seem to struggle hard with it. It's the same reason why no company misses a chance to add Spiderman and Wolverine to their Marvel lineups, Batman to their DC lines, and even Mattel was making Grogu Star Wars toys, you make the most out of what sells the best.

Emerje

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Posted by Sabrblade on September 8th, 2022 @ 11:27am CDT

What makes Bumblebee so special? $4,847,276,426 USD worldwide! 4.8 BILLION dollars! That's what.

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Posted by AcademyofDrX on September 8th, 2022 @ 11:29am CDT

Emerje wrote:
RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:
Nemesis Reformatted wrote: Why does Bumblebee deserve majority of their production budget? What makes bumblebee so damn special?

Nothing

Aside from, you know, being a cash cow big enough to name an entire subline after. Why is it so hard to understand that the best selling character in the franchise that's super popular with kids, the primary target for Transformers toys, gets the most toys? It's not exactly a tough concept to understand and yet both of you seem to struggle hard with it. It's the same reason why no company misses a chance to add Spiderman and Wolverine to their Marvel lineups, Batman to their DC lines, and even Mattel was making Grogu Star Wars toys, you make the most out of what sells the best.

Emerje

I think the issue is one of acceptance rather than understanding. I consistently say that the adult collector market is probably a bigger demo than fans think, but even I know they're not enough to justify cancelling Bumblebee related marketing. A healthy franchise and a healthy fandom should appeal to a wide range of demos, anyone not interested in that should feel free to leave.

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Posted by TF-fan kev777 on September 8th, 2022 @ 11:30am CDT

Bee is just the easy character to hate on, the low hanging fruit. Which is really silly if you are a generations/non-studio series fan, because Bee really hasn't gotten in the way of anything in the Prime Trilogy, WFC or current Legacy lines at all.

We really don't have much to complain about with Bee in particular from the Warden and post Warden era, basically after Thrilling 30. Bee has had a total of 1 mainline release, and 5 molds one of which was a retool of the other. 3 molds were exclusive to Bee/Goldbug himself, but all exclusive.

The TR legends figure was the only mainline release, everything else has been an exclusive, at least in the US:
Netflix WV Bee (Walmart)
Buzzworthy Core Bee w/ Spike (Target)
Buzzworthy Worlds Collide Bee (Target)
Origins Bee (Target)
SG Goldbug (Pulse)
Buzzworthy Creatures Collide Goldbug (Target)

Of the 5 molds, the TR figure shared costs with Roadburn and the non-WV ER mold saw 3 other uses than worlds collide Bee and SG Goldbug. Target and Walmart helped with the mold costs for the core, origins and Netflix molds.

Not 1 of the molds took anything away from the regular retail release line, and 2 of them helped provide an avenue for lesser known characters like Roadburn and Hubcap.

Bee sells so he is always going to be included somehow. Also Target appears to love the hell out of him, so expect more. I'd much rather have him mostly in exclusives and all over the packaging for a subline than taking up one of the deluxe slots of Legacy retail waves, or take a Selects spot away from a lesser known character.

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Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 8th, 2022 @ 12:55pm CDT

I could understand the anti-Bee sentiment when at the peak of Prime and DOTM, the toy shelves looked like this:

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But now Bee complainers are redundant and ridiculous.
>:oP

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Posted by william-james88 on September 8th, 2022 @ 1:08pm CDT

Add to the fact that fans desperately wanted more of that Walmart exclusive Netflix Bee.

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Posted by Rodimus Prime on September 8th, 2022 @ 5:36pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:I could understand the anti-Bee sentiment when at the peak of Prime and DOTM, the toy shelves looked like this:

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But now Bee complainers are redundant and ridiculous.

But are they wrong? If all Hasbro cares about is sales and they know Bee sells, shouldn't retail stores have a Bee-only section? Or would that negatively impact sales on other figures?

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Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 8th, 2022 @ 6:34pm CDT

Rodimus Prime wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:I could understand the anti-Bee sentiment when at the peak of Prime and DOTM, the toy shelves looked like this:

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But now Bee complainers are redundant and ridiculous.

But are they wrong? If all Hasbro cares about is sales and they know Bee sells, shouldn't retail stores have a Bee-only section? Or would that negatively impact sales on other figures?

They have a "Bee" section. But just count the numbers of ACTUAL Bees on the shelves. The numbers are pretty average and most Bees are in the "kiddie" lines like Cyberverse. And sometimes, there's no Bees at all.

We are a very far cry from THE SWARM of Prime/DOTM.

So the complainers of today have absolutely NOTHING to complain about.

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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 8th, 2022 @ 6:37pm CDT

This has been a fun day in this thread.

i like Bumblebee personally, so I have no problem with him getting toys and having a line dedicated to him. He's still one of only 2 TFs to ever have a movie named after them.

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Posted by sol magnus on September 8th, 2022 @ 7:30pm CDT

ZeroWolf wrote:As stated, redecos have existed within transformers since the very beginning, a concept baked in to extend the lifecycle of the molds (and make more money for Hasbro Takara when it was Diaclone).

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Posted by AcademyofDrX on September 8th, 2022 @ 7:43pm CDT

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:This has been a fun day in this thread.

i like Bumblebee personally, so I have no problem with him getting toys and having a line dedicated to him. He's still one of only 2 TFs to ever have a movie named after them.

That's absolutely not true. By my count there's about a dozen just named after season one characters. Each of the Insecticons has corresponding movies, though I couldn't tell you what am evil mind control robot and Roger Ailes have in common. (Actually, now what I think about it...)

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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 8th, 2022 @ 7:45pm CDT

AcademyofDrX wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:This has been a fun day in this thread.

i like Bumblebee personally, so I have no problem with him getting toys and having a line dedicated to him. He's still one of only 2 TFs to ever have a movie named after them.

That's absolutely not true. By my count there's about a dozen just named after season one characters. Each of the Insecticons has corresponding movies, though I couldn't tell you what am evil mind control robot and Roger Ailes have in common. (Actually, now what I think about it...)

OK, a Transformers movie that actually has the name of a character in the transformers movie title.

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Posted by DeathReviews on September 8th, 2022 @ 8:25pm CDT

Mathematically, $74.99 is still a pretty good deal for four deluxes. And if you haven't collected the original figures these were based on, then the Creatures Collide set is worth tracking down.

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Posted by william-james88 on September 8th, 2022 @ 9:45pm CDT

It's true what they say, you learn something new everyday
https://m.imdb.com/title/tt3344158/

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Posted by sol magnus on September 10th, 2022 @ 7:56am CDT

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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 10th, 2022 @ 11:53am CDT

Since 2 of the 3 releases were in this line, thought this could go here too. How do the 3 Halloween Horrorcons look together?

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Posted by william-james88 on September 23rd, 2022 @ 12:29pm CDT

Remember that Studio Series Leader class DOTM Optimus Prime which came with his trailer? While many leader class toys in the SS line linger on shelves for a while, this one sold out quickly, and many fans missed out on him. Well, we have good news for you. Hasbro is rereleasing that toy in the Buzzworthy line. The stock images show that it is the same as the previous release, it is unknown if there will be some deco changes but stock images for this toy have never been reliable.
There are 2 more Buzzworthy Bumblebee reveals from Target today. They have NEST voyager Bonecrusher and NEST deluxe Ratchet. They are basically grey redecos of the previously released SS toys. All can be preorders at the links below:

Ratchet https://goto.target.com/c/1137247/81938/2092?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Ftransformers-s ... A-86524773

Bonecrucher https://goto.target.com/c/1137247/81938/2092?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Ftransformers-s ... A-86524781

DOTM Prime https://goto.target.com/c/1137247/81938/2092?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Ftransformers-s ... A-86524782

Product descriptions

Transformers Studio Series N.E.S.T. Autobot Ratchet Action Figure (Target Exclusive)

You’ve probably heard the buzz, but Bumblebee is kind of a big deal. And now the bodacious bot is making his mark with a line of some of the most buzzworthy Transformers action figures for boys, girls, and fans of all ages. See what all the buzz is about, only at Target.

Bring the epic action of the Transformers movies from the big screen into your collection with the Transformers Studio Series N.E.S.T. Autobot Ratchet action figure! Ratchet teams up with N.E.S.T. to protect Chicago from a Decepticon attack.

Studio Series Transformers toys are collectible action figures for 8 year old boys and girls that feature movie-inspired details and accessories. Convert the action figure from robot to medical vehicle mode in 18 steps and pose the N.E.S.T. Autobot Ratchet toy in the included Battle of Chicago removable backdrop scene.

Buzzworthy Bumblebee figures feature special Buzzworthy Bumblebee collectible packaging. Collect more Buzzworthy Bumblebee figures, only at Target (each sold separately, subject to availability).

BUZZWORTHY BUMBLEBEE: The Buzzworthy Bumblebee collection features some of the most buzzworthy Transformers action figures for boys, girls, and fans of all ages, only at Target
4.5-INCH SCALE N.E.S.T. AUTOBOT RATCHET: Transformers Studio Series 96BB Deluxe N.E.S.T. Autobot Ratchet action figure features re-imagined N.E.S.T. deco and details
BIG SCREEN INSPIRED: N.E.S.T. Autobot Ratchet toy scale reflects the character’s size in the Transformers movie universe. Pose figure in front of the removable backdrop depicting the Battle of Chicago scene
2 ICONIC MODES: This Transformers toy for 8 year old boys and girls features classic conversion between robot and medical vehicle modes in 18 steps. Comes with a blaster accessory
BUMBLEBEE-THEMED PACKAGING: This Transformers figure features special Buzzworthy Bumblebee collectible packaging
Transformers Studio Series N.E.S.T. Bonecrusher Action Figure (Target Exclusive)

You’ve probably heard the buzz, but Bumblebee is kind of a big deal. And now the bodacious bot is making his mark with a line of some of the most buzzworthy Transformers action figures for boys, girls, and fans of all ages. See what all the buzz is about, only at Target.

Bring the epic action of the Transformers movies from the big screen into your collection with the Transformers Studio Series N.E.S.T. Bonecrusher action figure! Bonecrusher gathers intel on a reconnaissance mission disguised as a N.E.S.T. vehicle.

Studio Series Transformers toys are collectible action figures for 8 year old boys and girls that feature movie-inspired details and accessories. Convert the action figure from robot to armored vehicle mode in 33 steps and pose the N.E.S.T. Bonecrusher toy in the included Highway Showdown removable backdrop scene.

Buzzworthy Bumblebee figures feature special Buzzworthy Bumblebee collectible packaging. Collect more Buzzworthy Bumblebee figures, only at Target (each sold separately, subject to availability).

BUZZWORTHY BUMBLEBEE: The Buzzworthy Bumblebee collection features some of the most buzzworthy Transformers action figures for boys, girls, and fans of all ages, only at Target
6.5-INCH SCALE N.E.S.T. BONECRUSHER: Transformers Studio Series 95BB Voyager N.E.S.T. Bonecrusher action figure features re-imagined N.E.S.T. deco and details
BIG SCREEN INSPIRED: N.E.S.T. Bonecrusher toy scale reflects the character’s size in the Transformers movie universe. Pose figure in front of the removable backdrop depicting the Highway Showdown scene
2 ICONIC MODES: This Transformers toy for 8 year old boys and girls features classic conversion between robot and armored vehicle modes in 33 steps
BUMBLEBEE-THEMED PACKAGING: This Transformers figure features special Buzzworthy Bumblebee collectible packaging
Transformers Studio Series Optimus Prime Action Figure (Target Exclusive)

You’ve probably heard the buzz, but Bumblebee is kind of a big deal. And now the bodacious bot is making his mark with a line of some of the most buzzworthy Transformers action figures for boys, girls, and fans of all ages. See what all the buzz is about, only at Target.

Bring the epic action of the Transformers movies from the big screen into your collection with the Transformers Studio Series Optimus Prime action figure! Optimus Prime blasts into battle, using his jetwing tech to take out the Driller tearing through Chicago.

Studio Series Transformers toys are collectible action figures for 8 year old boys and girls that feature movie-inspired details and accessories. Convert the action figure from robot to truck mode in 45 steps. Trailer converts to jet wing armor in 18 steps. Pose the Optimus Prime toy in the included Battle of Chicago removable backdrop scene.

Buzzworthy Bumblebee figures feature special Buzzworthy Bumblebee collectible packaging. Collect more Buzzworthy Bumblebee figures, only at Target (each sold separately, subject to availability).

BUZZWORTHY BUMBLEBEE: The Buzzworthy Bumblebee collection features some of the most buzzworthy Transformers action figures for boys, girls, and fans of all ages, only at Target
8.5-INCH SCALE OPTIMUS PRIME: Transformers Studio Series 44BB Leader Optimus Prime action figure features movie-inspired deco and details. Comes with trailer and 5 weapon accessories
BIG SCREEN INSPIRED: Optimus Prime toy scale reflects the character’s size in the Transformers: Dark of the Moon. Pose figure in front of the removable backdrop depicting the Battle of Chicago scene
2 ICONIC MODES: This Transformers toy for 8 year old boys and girls features classic conversion between robot and truck modes in 45 steps. Trailer converts to jet wing armor in 18 steps
BUMBLEBEE-THEMED PACKAGING: This Transformers figure features special Buzzworthy Bumblebee collectible packaging

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Posted by SpaceEagle on September 23rd, 2022 @ 1:06pm CDT

Those redecos look very nice. Might pick em up since I haven't gotten either mold yet :lol:

Pretty cool that they're rereleasing OP, I missed out on that as well!

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Posted by TulioDude on September 23rd, 2022 @ 1:10pm CDT

Does this means Bonecrusher is an Autobot now? Cool and unexpected redemption arc!

Ratchet looks cool and this is a great chance to get Optimus with trailer.

Day 997 of waiting for Transformers Armada Masterpiece news.

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Posted by ZeroWolf on September 23rd, 2022 @ 1:23pm CDT

TulioDude wrote:Does this means Bonecrusher is an Autobot now? Cool and unexpected redemption arc!

Ratchet looks cool and this is a great chance to get Optimus with trailer.

Day 997 of waiting for Transformers Armada Masterpiece news.

Nah, it says on his box that he's infiltrated them to gather intelligence about them...pretty neat trick for a dead con :lol:

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Posted by william-james88 on September 23rd, 2022 @ 1:25pm CDT

TulioDude wrote:Does this means Bonecrusher is an Autobot now?

No, it just means you didn't read his bio in the article

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Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 23rd, 2022 @ 2:54pm CDT

I'll be sure to get that DOTM Optimus leader once it appears at TrU. The price differences for leaders aren't too bad compared to their other toys.
Plus the original is stupidly overpriced at eBay.

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Posted by Overcracker on September 23rd, 2022 @ 3:53pm CDT

That Prime was a real necessity at a not exorbitant price it's going for on Ebay. Glad its coming back.
May pick up Ratchet if I see him.

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Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on September 23rd, 2022 @ 4:57pm CDT

I've already got the SS Optimus but man, I'm a sucker for an Optimus with a trailer. Even if it's just a big hollow box.

The repaint of that Ratchet makes him look like Lockdown, mostly in the face. It's kinda weird.

I'm not really into repaints of characters when it's just something like "Night Edition" or "Stealth Mode" sort of versions of characters. However I'm really feeling that Bonecrusher repaint. I already have his SS figure, and I love it, but I kinda want this too.

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Posted by william-james88 on September 23rd, 2022 @ 6:44pm CDT

Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:I've already got the SS Optimus but man, I'm a sucker for an Optimus with a trailer. Even if it's just a big hollow box.

The repaint of that Ratchet makes him look like Lockdown, mostly in the face. It's kinda weird.

I'm not really into repaints of characters when it's just something like "Night Edition" or "Stealth Mode" sort of versions of characters. However I'm really feeling that Bonecrusher repaint. I already have his SS figure, and I love it, but I kinda want this too.

What's cool about this trailer is that it isn't just an e tmpty box this time. It has lots of functionality and recreates the functionality seen in the film

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Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on September 23rd, 2022 @ 7:31pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:What's cool about this trailer is that it isn't just an e tmpty box this time. It has lots of functionality and recreates the functionality seen in the film

Yeah, it's so awesome looking too! I always loved how they handled his trailer in DOTM.

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Posted by primalxconvoy on September 24th, 2022 @ 2:13am CDT

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Posted by Rodimus Prime on September 24th, 2022 @ 11:27am CDT

So why is Bonecrusher associated with NEST now?

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Posted by ZeroWolf on September 24th, 2022 @ 12:17pm CDT

Rodimus Prime wrote:So why is Bonecrusher associated with NEST now?

He's infiltrating them.

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Posted by SpaceEagle on September 24th, 2022 @ 12:28pm CDT

Always make sure to check for any bios :lol:

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Posted by Till-all-R1 on September 24th, 2022 @ 1:35pm CDT

I'm most likely in the minority here but I just don't get these releases being in Buzzworthy that seem like it's aimed more towards kids. Why couldn't they just "reissue" in Legacy where it these seem more fitting?

Surely there are plenty of other repaint/repack possibilities for Buzzworthy, IDK it just feels like there's no distinction of lines now.

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Posted by SpaceEagle on September 24th, 2022 @ 1:47pm CDT

Till-all-R1 wrote:I'm most likely in the minority here but I just don't get these releases being in Buzzworthy that seem like it's aimed more towards kids. Why couldn't they just "reissue" in Legacy where it these seem more fitting?

Surely there are plenty of other repaint/repack possibilities for Buzzworthy, IDK it just feels like there's no distinction of lines now.

Likely a marketing thing.
Old product but with a new deco in new packaging counts as new product and so the store is more likely to pick it up. Not to mention it's technically not accurate to anything from the movies ergo it wouldn't fit Studio Series, and since Legacy doesn't have any characters from the live-action film series (since Studio Series already accomplishes that) it would instead be more fitting to release it in BBB.
Plus BBB being limited as-is probably also helps save costs with producing these rereleases/redecos since it's not being mass produced for every store.

That's my best guess at least ;)^

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Posted by Emerje on September 24th, 2022 @ 7:20pm CDT

Till-all-R1 wrote:I'm most likely in the minority here but I just don't get these releases being in Buzzworthy that seem like it's aimed more towards kids. Why couldn't they just "reissue" in Legacy where it these seem more fitting?

Surely there are plenty of other repaint/repack possibilities for Buzzworthy, IDK it just feels like there's no distinction of lines now.

I don't really understand any of your complaints. Buzzworthy has had a ton of Deluxe movie figures in it, we even got some two packs that refreshed some harder to find figures like Barricade, Dropkick and Stinger, got new molds like Core Bumblebee and Origin Bee, and heavy repaints like SS86 Kup and Cliffjumper. Plus Buzzworthy is just a banner over multiple lines and multiple series, we've even already had Legacy represented with the Creature 4 pack, Dinobot, Terrorsaur and Silverstreak. They absolutely fit right in with Buzzworthy which has become Target's home for random exclusive repaints, why on Earth would you want them taking up rare slots in Legacy?

Emerje

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Posted by william-james88 on September 24th, 2022 @ 11:09pm CDT

Till-all-R1 wrote:I'm most likely in the minority here but I just don't get these releases being in Buzzworthy that seem like it's aimed more towards kids. Why couldn't they just "reissue" in Legacy where it these seem more fitting?

Legacy would not be more fitting for Bayverse toys.

However, I do agree with your statement that there is no distinction of lines. It's a fact, there isn't. Someone who's collecting G1 Generations style figures needs to keep an eye out for what is coming in the Velocitron, Buzzworthy, Selects, Legacy and SS86 lines.
That's just how Hasbro chose to do it since general retail can only accomodate so many slots. They are basically just releasing as much product as possible. But fans have sites like this to know what is where, along with the internet in general. So it doesn't cause any problem. That's just how TF collecting has become.

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Posted by william-james88 on September 24th, 2022 @ 11:47pm CDT

The recent news of Hasbro reissuing leader class DOTM Optimus Prime (which can still be preordered here) proves that Hasbro is aware of which reissues may be needed from fans. This specific toy was even brought up by Ben Yee during a round table discussion with Hasbro months ago. And now we have even more good news regarding hard to find Studio Series toys.

Fellow Seibertronian JT Prime posted that there are shipping manifests currently stating that Studio Series 38 Bumblebee Movie Optimus Prime is in US ports. So this means that this toy is also getting a reissue. It is supposedly in the Buzzworthy line which has been the place for Studio Series reissues since wave 1. Studio Series Movie 1 Megatron is also said to be in ports. With ports being backed up, there is no specific time known for when these will hit stores.

All these toys sold very well previously and those who didn't get them are paying premiums on the aftermarket (even that Megatron will now cost you over $50 + shipping) so it's nice to see they are getting reissued. We hope this is good news for you!

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Posted by Tracytron54321 on September 24th, 2022 @ 11:58pm CDT

That's great to hear. Fingers crossed that Ironhide will be among the reissues.

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