Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive

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Transformers fans have been taken for a loop lately since information and misinformation is coming from every direction for the Earthspark line.

Rumours Regarding the Show Itself

When it comes to the show, there were rumours that another show was under development. While that is yet to be proven true or false, it brought upon a ton of theories regarding the current show, Earthspark. As of now, all we know is that Paramount ordered two seasons and we are getting two seasons. We do not know if a third season will be coming or how many seasons were planned. A new show is probably in development but that does not mean that it is in response to Earthspark's performance. It may be that the new show is made ot be more in line with the next phase of the TF franchise, now that Transformers One moves it into a new era.

The Mistranslation that Created Misinformation

Now adding to this was a mistranslation of a Japanese site summarizing what they read in a magazine (so already there we have 2 levels of being stray from the actual source). While some fans interpreted the quote to say that the Earthspark line in Japan was cancelled, the actual quote from the magazine said that the deluxe Prowl figure was cancelled. The line itself is not over in Japan, and instead we are getting something that fans have asked for a very long time: Takara exclusive toys.

Which of the New Toys Revealed Today are Exclusives?

Remember the Transformers Go line, where Takara retooled Hasbro toys exclusive to their market? Well those days are back. DX Elita-1 is not really a deluxe Elita 1 figure. It is instead the warrior class toy we got in the first wave from Hasbro but retooled so that the weapon gimmick is removed and so that her head can swivel. She also gets a great deco treatment. So Takara basically turned a warrior class into a deluxe figure. They are doing the same with Hashtag, which as you can see below has been retooled to remove the combining gimmick of the warrior class figure we are about to get from Hasbro.

Those two toys will not be released in the US or other Hasbro markets, they are exclusive to Japan. And since collector sites are not importing this line, anyone who wants these exclusives have to buy them from a Japanese outlet like Amazon Japan (links below). The two other toys shown today, Aftermath and Jawbreaker, are actual deluxe class toys we will be getting from Hasbro. We have their listings, they are coming out later this year. However, their deco will not be as detailed as the Takara versions. So if you want this exact deco, then once again you must order from Amazon japan or another Japanese online retailer.

Transformers Earthspark ESD-12 DX Terran Jawbreaker https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/dp/b0d5cg ... sform0c-22
Transformers Earthspark ESD-13 DX Terran Hashtag https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/dp/b0d5cf ... sform0c-22
Transformers Earthspark ESD-14 DX Elita-1 https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/dp/b0d5cd ... sform0c-22
Transformers Earthspark ESD-15 DX Aftermath https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/dp/b0d5cd ... sform0c-22

Hopefully this helped a bit, if ever there are questions not addressed, feel free to join us in the message boards.

TL DR

- There is still an entire season of Earthspark to watch for anyone interested, we do not know if there will be a third season, or if one was even planned.

- The only thing cancelled, either by Hasbro or Takara is the deluxe Prowl toy, which was a redeco of the previously released Cyberverse deluxe Prowl. The Earthspark line is not cancelled anywhere.

- DX Elita 1 and DX Hashtag are Takara exclusive retools and redecos of warrior figures we either already got or will be getting from Hasbro

- DX Aftermath and DX Jawbreaker are molds that Hasbro will also be releasing but their decos will be slightly different

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Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2180921)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 31st, 2024 @ 1:56am CDT

I pre-ordered all four. If I have to I can cancel the non exclusives, but there's always a chance these show up before Hasbro's.

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2180923)
Posted by Emerje on May 31st, 2024 @ 2:57am CDT

Since Prowl was cancelled despite the line continuing I have to wonder if that means they weren't satisfied with it and are making a new one that’s so different they couldn't justify calling it the same order.

Emerje

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2180933)
Posted by william-james88 on May 31st, 2024 @ 3:40pm CDT

Emerje wrote:Since Prowl was cancelled despite the line continuing I have to wonder if that means they weren't satisfied with it and are making a new one that’s so different they couldn't justify calling it the same order.

Emerje

Rumour has it there was an issue with the molding and it couldn't be produced/distributed in its state.

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2180936)
Posted by Emerje on May 31st, 2024 @ 8:39pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
Emerje wrote:Since Prowl was cancelled despite the line continuing I have to wonder if that means they weren't satisfied with it and are making a new one that’s so different they couldn't justify calling it the same order.

Emerje

Rumour has it there was an issue with the molding and it couldn't be produced/distributed in its state.

I wonder if there's any validity to that? Considering the extensive mold work they just demonstrated with this new batch of Elita 1, Jawbreaker and Hashtag I can't imagine there's anything too wrong with the mold they couldn't have fixed.

Emerje

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2180937)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 31st, 2024 @ 9:07pm CDT

Emerje wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Emerje wrote:Since Prowl was cancelled despite the line continuing I have to wonder if that means they weren't satisfied with it and are making a new one that’s so different they couldn't justify calling it the same order.

Emerje

Rumour has it there was an issue with the molding and it couldn't be produced/distributed in its state.

I wonder if there's any validity to that? Considering the extensive mold work they just demonstrated with this new batch of Elita 1, Jawbreaker and Hashtag I can't imagine there's anything too wrong with the mold they couldn't have fixed.

Emerje

Interestingly, that Cyberverse Deluxe Prowl mold is one of the few Cyberverse Deluxe molds that was only released once and never again. :-?

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2180957)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 1st, 2024 @ 3:42pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Emerje wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Emerje wrote:Since Prowl was cancelled despite the line continuing I have to wonder if that means they weren't satisfied with it and are making a new one that’s so different they couldn't justify calling it the same order.

Emerje

Rumour has it there was an issue with the molding and it couldn't be produced/distributed in its state.

I wonder if there's any validity to that? Considering the extensive mold work they just demonstrated with this new batch of Elita 1, Jawbreaker and Hashtag I can't imagine there's anything too wrong with the mold they couldn't have fixed.

Emerje
Interestingly, that Cyberverse Deluxe Prowl mold is one of the few Cyberverse Deluxe molds that was only released once and never again.

And I'm fairly certain Japan didn't get it.

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2180961)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 1st, 2024 @ 4:25pm CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Emerje wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Emerje wrote:Since Prowl was cancelled despite the line continuing I have to wonder if that means they weren't satisfied with it and are making a new one that’s so different they couldn't justify calling it the same order.

Emerje

Rumour has it there was an issue with the molding and it couldn't be produced/distributed in its state.

I wonder if there's any validity to that? Considering the extensive mold work they just demonstrated with this new batch of Elita 1, Jawbreaker and Hashtag I can't imagine there's anything too wrong with the mold they couldn't have fixed.

Emerje
Interestingly, that Cyberverse Deluxe Prowl mold is one of the few Cyberverse Deluxe molds that was only released once and never again.

And I'm fairly certain Japan didn't get it.

Nor Soundwave or Starscream either (EarthSpark was the first Japanese release of the Starscream mold).

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2180963)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on June 1st, 2024 @ 10:21pm CDT

I never thought I'd be interested in Earthspark figures... But I'll be keeping an eye out for Aftermath and Jawbreaker down the road to see if they ever go on sale.

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2180964)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 1st, 2024 @ 10:30pm CDT

Sowndwave76 wrote:I never thought I'd be interested in Earthspark figures... But I'll be keeping an eye out for Aftermath and Jawbreaker down the road to see if they ever go on sale.

In the meantime, the Warrior class Jawbreaker toy that's currently on store shelves is a pretty neat figure, too, complete with articulation roughly on par with most Deluxes. I got him back when he first came out as I figured the Warrior would be the only toy he'd get.

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2180969)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 2nd, 2024 @ 7:31am CDT

So far, I only bought 2 ES figures because I don't want to support "woke" shows with my money.

But these last 3 Takara reveals will make me break my rule for sure. The two deluxes are fantastic and ORIGINAL. Plus double-dipping on that Elita-1 Warrior may be worth it.

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2181832)
Posted by Emerje on June 29th, 2024 @ 10:18pm CDT

If anyone is still looking to get Hasbro's Prowl, he's currently available on Amazon with a 15% off coupon, effectively knocking $3 off his price.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFZQQ9KF?tag=seibertron07-20&ps ... yp_imgToDp

Emerje

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2181833)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 29th, 2024 @ 10:23pm CDT

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2182074)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 7th, 2024 @ 6:12pm CDT

I ended up preordering all 4 of the Takara reveals. Jawbreaker is my favorite character in the show, so despite his warrior being a great toy, I will get toy of his to come out. Hashtag is finally full sized and her Takara paintwork and gimmick removal makes her look so much nicer. Aftermath is fantastic looking. And i like elita, so getting a better tooled version of the character and mold will be great

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2182099)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 7th, 2024 @ 10:01pm CDT

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I ended up preordering all 4 of the Takara reveals. Jawbreaker is my favorite character in the show, so despite his warrior being a great toy, I will get toy of his to come out. Hashtag is finally full sized and her Takara paintwork and gimmick removal makes her look so much nicer. Aftermath is fantastic looking. And i like elita, so getting a better tooled version of the character and mold will be great

Ditto, the novelty of old skool Takara along with my belief that there will be demand for these down the line made them a must purchase.

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2182989)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 3rd, 2024 @ 5:22pm CDT

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2182991)
Posted by Emerje on August 3rd, 2024 @ 8:23pm CDT

Apparently Takara Tomy's Elita 1 has an issue where people are reporting the neck shearing right off. Supposedly a pin that allows it to turn is weakening the plastic causing it to pop off when people turn it.

BTW, the new figures have been periodically showing up on Amazon Japan again and sometimes on sale.

Emerje

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2183004)
Posted by ScottyP on August 5th, 2024 @ 8:04am CDT

Emerje wrote:Apparently Takara Tomy's Elita 1 has an issue where people are reporting the neck shearing right off. Supposedly a pin that allows it to turn is weakening the plastic causing it to pop off when people turn it.

Not shocked, it's uncomfortably tight. Glad they did that change but sucks that the other hardware didn't help it out more. I'm sure they only have a particular set of fasteners to choose from that the factory keeps on-hand.

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2183007)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 5th, 2024 @ 8:50am CDT

Mine should be arriving today, so I'll get to take a look

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2183041)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 5th, 2024 @ 4:42pm CDT

My Elita-1 is ok, but I'm not turning the head again. On another note, I just realized that Jawbreaker looks like Moon Tobin from The Great North.

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2183042)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 5th, 2024 @ 4:51pm CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:My Elita-1 is ok, but I'm not turning the head again.

So, importing that E1 is totally worthless.

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2183045)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 5th, 2024 @ 5:14pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:My Elita-1 is ok, but I'm not turning the head again.

So, importing that E1 is totally worthless.

They changed more than just her head and colors.

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2183050)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 5th, 2024 @ 6:22pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:My Elita-1 is ok, but I'm not turning the head again.

So, importing that E1 is totally worthless.
They changed more than just her head and colors.

The head is separated from the back, removed the weapon gimmick, way better paint, storage for the guns on the roof.

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2183051)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 5th, 2024 @ 7:10pm CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:My Elita-1 is ok, but I'm not turning the head again.

So, importing that E1 is totally worthless.
They changed more than just her head and colors.

The head is separated from the back, removed the weapon gimmick, way better paint, storage for the guns on the roof.

Depending of the overall price, it may be worth it after all. I don't care for the different weaponry, but the better paint job fix her #1 flaw.

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2183066)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 6th, 2024 @ 7:22am CDT

I'll hopefully share my pics soon, but I got the 4 deluxes.

Elita is definitely worth it, so much nicer, they did a lot to improve her. I love this retool.

Hashtag is a good figure, worth the wait to finally get a good figure of her. The Terran siblings are finally properly complete!

Aftermath is pretty dang neat, though his shoulders are limited, which is a shame because he is quite cool.

Jawbreaker is disappointing, feels like a step down from his warrior. He feels like he lacks refinement, though he is a nice size. Posing is difficult and awkward, and even getting a neutral pose is awkward.

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2183088)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 6th, 2024 @ 1:20pm CDT

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2183189)
Posted by william-james88 on August 9th, 2024 @ 1:07pm CDT

Fellow Seibertronian Chuckdawg did us all a favor and imported the 4 new deluxes from Takara's version of the Earthspark line. Now you'll notice both the words Deluxe and Exclusive were in quotes in the title and that's because while these versions are exclusive to the Japanese market, they are all toys that we either got or will get from Hasbro. For Aftermath and Jawbreaker, we will get those same toys in slightly worse decos and the Elita 1 and Hashtag toys are warrior class figures which Takara retooled to provide more articulation, turning them into a deluxe figure.

Here are the reviews:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:While I appreciate the work that went into retooling the figure from a Warrior to Deluxe Class, I think this one can be skipped or wait for a sale.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:This is a great-looking figure. While I miss the forearm blaster I think this is a great update.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:A surprisingly fun figure to transform with a great deco!

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I can't remember the last time Takara/Tomy released a mainline Transformer before Hasbro. Hashtag is simple, but that doesn't mean it's a bad toy!

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2183222)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 10th, 2024 @ 8:06pm CDT

I finally got to share pics of my 4 Takara deluxes

Messing with them more, my original opinions have not changed much, though I like Aftermath more and feel more disappointed in Jawbreaker.

Also, have a nice pic of the idealized Terran siblings, minus one.

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2183404)
Posted by Nemesis Destron on August 18th, 2024 @ 9:43pm CDT

This line and all the figures are a huge pile of wasted plastic, plastic that could have been used for better figures. But from the pile of this plastic mountain comes a decent looking figure and that is Aftermath. A really impressive figure that should have been a voyager class but still awesome!

The only thing that could have been made better is the firing weapon, it's just too small IMO.

The fact the Takara figure looks worth my dollar takes me back when fans had that same option, to choose the :HASBRO:

version or the often superior :TAKARATOMY:

version.

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2183764)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on September 2nd, 2024 @ 1:23pm CDT

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2185603)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 28th, 2024 @ 2:22pm CDT

Messed around with Hashtag some more, this is s fun toy for a fun character

Also, my daughter loves Elita-1 and the itty bitty Hashtag

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2185770)
Posted by william-james88 on November 2nd, 2024 @ 10:47pm CDT

The Transformers Earthspark line isn't fully dead yet. We got a whole new batch of episodes last month or so and now we have word that there will be even more toys coming out in 2025. And better yet, these will be deluxes and one of them is Hashtag which means Hasbro will end up giving us deluxe figures of all Terrans. The other deluxes are Spitfire (redeco of Twitch), Cyber Glow Megatron (another redeco), Soundwave and Cosmos. Those last two are especially interesting, as Soundwave has quite the cool design on the show. Cosmos had some really odd proportions so we will see how that is rendered in toy form.

This news comes to us from JTPrime17.

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2185771)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 2nd, 2024 @ 10:48pm CDT

Well, at least we'll get a second Weird Al Transformer toy.

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2185776)
Posted by Bounti76 on November 2nd, 2024 @ 11:09pm CDT

Cosmos is an interesting choice. I haven't watched much of this season of Earthspark, but isn't he only in a few episodes, and mostly as a peripheral character?

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2185780)
Posted by Burn on November 3rd, 2024 @ 12:47am CDT

Excellent! More Earhtrise deluxes that may (most likely not) randomly show up at Australian retail.

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2185784)
Posted by Emerje on November 3rd, 2024 @ 2:11am CST

Last new Deluxe ES figure I saw at retail was Starscream last year, last Warrior was Shockwave, last year... Only new ES figures I've seen at retail this year was the Cyber Combiners and the Nerf gun. Good thing Amazon carries them somewhat reliably.

Emerje

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2185786)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 3rd, 2024 @ 4:55am CST

I have ZERO interests in Earthspark.

But that Cosmos...

I hope his toy will be good and will look exactly like that screenshot. If yes on both accounts, it will be an instant buy.

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2185808)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on November 3rd, 2024 @ 8:28pm CST

Emerje wrote:Last new Deluxe ES figure I saw at retail was Starscream last year, last Warrior was Shockwave, last year... Only new ES figures I've seen at retail this year was the Cyber Combiners and the Nerf gun. Good thing Amazon carries them somewhat reliably.

Emerje

Nerf gun? The sword gauntlet thing?

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2185809)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 3rd, 2024 @ 8:32pm CST

chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Emerje wrote:Last new Deluxe ES figure I saw at retail was Starscream last year, last Warrior was Shockwave, last year... Only new ES figures I've seen at retail this year was the Cyber Combiners and the Nerf gun. Good thing Amazon carries them somewhat reliably.

Emerje

Nerf gun? The sword gauntlet thing?

The Cyber-Sleeve Battle Blaster. It uses NERF darts:

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2185821)
Posted by Lunatic Prime on November 4th, 2024 @ 5:55am CST

As there's already a Deluxe class Hashtag, how high are the chances for another Hashtag with her surveillance van alt mode?
Or was that first one just the Takara release and this is the Hasbro release now?

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2185823)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 4th, 2024 @ 9:05am CST

Lunatic Prime wrote:As there's already a Deluxe class Hashtag, how high are the chances for another Hashtag with her surveillance van alt mode?
Or was that first one just the Takara release and this is the Hasbro release now?

Takara's deluxe was the Hasbro warrior retooled, much like elita. I don't think it takes a new pickup truck proper deluxe off the table, though it would be nice to get her in her van mode

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2187082)
Posted by william-james88 on December 28th, 2024 @ 8:03am CST

Looks like we are getting even more Earthspark toys in 2025 than we thought. Thanks to JTPrime17, we now have images of the new Transformers Smash to Change toys. There will be Bumblebee, Optimus Prime, Megatron and Thrash. As the name goes, these will be toys for a younger audience that can easily convert when smashing them down.

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2187089)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on December 28th, 2024 @ 10:56am CST

These look nice, more like traditional one step Changers.

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2187852)
Posted by william-james88 on January 25th, 2025 @ 1:17pm CST

While we know there will be a new kid oriented line coming to shelves this year with Cyberworld, Earthspark has some new toys too and fellow Seibertronian Chuckdawg1999 has reviews of them for us. Those include Smash Changers Megatron, Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Thrash along with Tacticon Starscream.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:It's funny that at what is probably the end of the line for EarthSpark we get something close to traditional One-Step changers. Smash Changers work the same way as a spring-loaded One-Step changer but all the transformations are activated by pressing down firmly on the rear of the vehicle. Of the four I enjoyed Megatron and Thrash the most, but all of them would make for fun desk toys.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:It took me long enough to get this guy!

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2188030)
Posted by william-james88 on February 1st, 2025 @ 10:12am CST

Looks like Earthspark is going out with a bang as Hasbro will be releasing 2 new molds for their deluxe line up: Soundwave and Hashtag. While Hashtag does look similar to the Takara warrior upgrade, it is a new mold. The similarity is only due to the fact that the toys represent the same character in their new truck alt mode. Soundwave is a nice blend of the G1 character and his Cybertron self. This comes to us from In Demand toys, let us know what you think.

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2188031)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 1st, 2025 @ 10:39am CST

Typical of E.S, #'s face is uncanny and creepy. Soundwave look good enough, but his "bell-bottom pants" look weird and rad at the same time.

This makes me want buy it to make a groovy-soul Soundwave custom. :-?

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2188033)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 1st, 2025 @ 12:16pm CST

I wonder who will get them first, Japan or America.

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2188036)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 1st, 2025 @ 12:36pm CST

And neither of these will actually be sold in stores because brick-and-mortar stores have just given up on EarthSpark as the excess of 2022/2023 toys continue to clog the shelves going unsold.

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2188037)
Posted by bluecatcinema on February 1st, 2025 @ 2:51pm CST

Nice see Soundwave in the deluxe scale.

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2188038)
Posted by Whifflefire on February 1st, 2025 @ 2:59pm CST

Still haven't found a Thrash to go with my Twitch. These both look good, but I have to wonder if they'll even be available anywhere.

Re: Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive (2188039)
Posted by william-james88 on February 1st, 2025 @ 3:26pm CST

-Kanrabat- wrote:Typical of E.S, #'s face is uncanny and creepy. Soundwave look good enough, but his "bell-bottom pants" look weird and rad at the same time.

This makes me want buy it to make a groovy-soul Soundwave custom.

look at Soundwave's knees, his lower legs have been turned to fit in the packaging

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