Categories:Movie News, Collectibles Posted by:kuhlio Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 7,449
Hallmark has released the next two keepsake ornaments for this year's holiday season just in time for Christmas in July.
"Hasbro Transformers Megatron's Might Ornament" is this years offering for Transformers and features a G1 Megatron with the Decepticon Insignia.
Transfomers will also be added to the Car's the Star Keepsake Ornament Series. This time the 2007 Movie bumblebee takes center stage in vehicle mode displaying as Uncle Bobby B would say "Custom Paintwork." This time though, Sam would be jealous for the car is polished missing any damage or "Custom fade." Megatron and Bumblebee are available via Hallmark's website now, and we already have some in hand pics!
Here are the in-hand photos thanks to xRotorstormx
Categories:Toy News, Collectibles Posted by:william-james88 Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 4,807
We finally have images for Lego's next Transformers project, Soundwave. We can see both the robot mode and alt mode, which he transforms into, along with Laserbeak and Ravage who also transform. He even comes with a mini version of his alt mode self for display purposes. The set comes out August 1st and will retail for 179.99 USD. With a piece count of 1502, this makes him quite expensive.
Check out the images below and let us know what you think!
Categories:Reviews, Collectibles Posted by:chuckdawg1999 Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 47,659
Here is a review of the Tami Space Transformers Action Battler Part 01 blind box figures. These are 2.5-inch figures that are fully assembled and painted.
These are interesting figures, hopefully there's more to come!
Category:Collectibles Posted by:william-james88 | Credit(s): Dis Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 48,838
Thanks to Dis Collectables, we have a look at the upcoming Beast Wars Funko Pops. They include Optimus Primal, Megatron, Blackarachnia and Rhinox. These should be available soon with some even reporting as early as June 25th. Sadly, for now, it seems Cheetor is still exclusive to their NFT program, meaning he is very limited and is only available on the secondary market.
Categories:Toy News, Collectibles Posted by:william-james88 Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 78,223
Not to put salt in the wound, but we now have new images of a completed Blokees Devastator, and while the individual alt modes will be available in the US (in blind boxes), the combining kit won't be. It can still be imported though the Show Z store though, read this article for more details on that. The images are from Weibo User Mangangwan.
We also have some unfortunate news to share, Blokees will be raising the prices on their site on May 19th. As you can read in their announcement below, they say the cost increases are a bullet they just cannot judge. Blokees was very strong in the price front, offering a fun model kit at a very reasonable price, so it's understandable that this hurts them since it gnaws at their price leader advantage, in terms of Porter’s classic competitive strategies. The good news though is that the situation they are referring to is tariffs and they could be temporary, meaning the price increase could be temporary as well.
Categories:Toy News, Collectibles Posted by:william-james88 Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 89,850
There's lots going on with the Blokees line. Did you know for instance that all those Constructicon alt mode toys are made to combine into Devastator? They do need an extra kit of combining bits though, G1 style, and that will be a problem for Americans since the US distribution arm of the Blokkes company has confirmed to fans that the add on kit will not be distributed to the US. They cite a licensing issue. You can, however, order it from the Show Z Store, along with the complete sets of Blokees needed to complete Blokees Devastator. They are absorbing the extra costs of tariffs too, so you don't pay extra once the toys land in the US (so they say). All links are below.
That Chapter 3 also has lots of new charcters we didn't have yet, which are all revealed in this video below and they include:
Shattered Glass Optimus Prime
Jazz
Hot Rod
Grimlock
Soundwave
Skywarp
Golden Megatron
Transparent Shockwave
Long Haul (alt mode for Devastator)
Scrapper (alt mode for Devastator)
Mixmaster (alt mode for Devastator)
Shattered Glass Optimus Prime in vehicle mode
Chase figures are Metallic Grimlock, Metallic Soundwave 6 Ravage, Special Galaxy Type Grimlock, Special Galaxy Type Soundwave
And lastly, we have official images for their Galaxy Version Wave 7 Transformers One set that they revealed on Twitter. This set includes:
B-127 Cogged
D-16
Alpha Trion
Elita-1
Orion Pax Cogged
Starscream
Soundwave
Shockwave
Silver Tracker
Megatron Final Form (with a Metallic deco version as the chase figure)
Categories:Toy News, Collectibles Posted by:william-james88 Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 64,401
Entertainment Earth has a new listing for an upcoming Hot Wheels case. This one is for the Color Shifters line, and if you are unfamiliar with it, we have a video review below as an example. What’s cool about this upcoming case/wave is that it includes a Transformers car. It doesn’t specify the character though but it’s most probably Optimus Prime as that is the only mainline casting that was made from the ground up for a Transformers car.
Here is the description and content details:
Hot Wheels Color Shift 1:64 Vehicle 2025 Mix 3 Case of 10:
Hot Wheels Color Shifters vehicles rev up the fun of sensory play with cars that change color when dipped in water! When kids dunk or splash their 1:64 scale Color Shifters vehicle with icy cold or very warm water, it instantly changes color. Change the water temperature and the deco changes back. It's like having two cars in one – hit the road, race the track and then change color and race again.
This Hot Wheels Color Shift 1:64 Vehicle 2025 Mix 3 Case of 10 (977C) includes 10 individually packaged vehicles and includes:
1x Barbaric
1x Vw Drag Bus
2x Transformers
1x Nissan Skyline Gt-R (R32)
1x Mattel Dream Mobile
1x Trak Tune
2x El Segundo Coupe
1x Fast Felion
Categories:Toy News, Collectibles Posted by:william-james88 | Credit(s): Entertainment Earth Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 71,512
Have you ever seen those blind bag type spheres in stores? A few companies do it, like Zuru, and their next blind ball set will be Transformers themed. It will be a set of 10 non transforming figures and vehicles showing the main characters in their evergreen looks. The gold Bumblebee alt mode will be the chase. These should be out in late summer, you can check out the images below.
Transformers collectors — and anyone with a pop culture pulse — just took a direct hit in the wallet. On Tuesday afternoon, TFSource and BigBadToyStore sounded the alarm with urgent messages about massive import hikes. Then less than 24 hours later, Trump rolled out a 90-day “pause” dropping most tariffs to 10% — except for China, which got slapped with a brutal 125% rate effective immediately. No delay. No forgiveness. Just full send on the pain.
This tariff rollercoaster affects everything from figures and toys to comics and statues — the lifeblood of collector culture. So we’re cutting through the chaos with a no-BS breakdown of what’s changed, what it means for your wallet, and what insiders are saying. Plus, out of respect for their transparency, we’re publishing full statements from both TFSource and BBTS — two longtime giants in the Transformers game and former sponsors right here on Seibertron.com.
? What Just Happened? The Pause Heard 'Round the World
According to CNBC and India Express, President Trump’s latest tariff shake-up includes:
A 90-day "pause" slashing new tariffs to 10% for most U.S. trade partners — including Vietnam and Japan
A jaw-dropping 125% tariff slapped on China, effective immediately
A global panic moment, followed by a scramble for negotiations after fierce backlash
Translation:
Products made in Vietnam or Japan? Still in the game… at least for now.
Made in China? Say hello to potential sticker shock — especially for Transformers, third-party figures, and collectibles.
? Straight Talk from Retailers
Before the pause announcement dropped, both TFSource and BBTS sent urgent messages to customers on April 9, 2025. We’re publishing both in full below, out of respect for their candor and longtime support of the Transformers fandom. Their messages paint a clear picture: the collecting world was bracing for impact.
? TFSource Customer Update – April 9, 2025
Click to view TFSource message
Subject: Note About Tariffs and Their Impact on Collectibles
Dear Valued TFSource Customer,
First, thank you for being a part of the TFSource community. We don’t take your trust for granted — and we always want to be upfront with you, especially when changes are coming that affect your collecting experience.
Recently, the U.S. government announced new tariffs on imported plastic hobby toys, effective April 2 and April 9, 2025. These tariffs are significant, and they affect nearly every product we carry.
This is a fluid, government-driven situation, and like many other companies in our industry, TFSource is having to quickly react and adapt to these changes in real time. We’re hopeful the current administration will reach agreements with the affected countries — which could lead to reduced or even eliminated tariffs in the future. In the meantime, we want to be transparent about how this impacts pricing and availability moving forward.
What’s Happening
The new tariff rates are now being applied and vary depending on the country of origin:
China: 104%
Vietnam: 46%
Japan: 24%
Because so much of the collectible toy world is sourced from these regions, these changes are hitting our entire industry — including TFSource. Nearly all of our items are sourced from these regions. Once items arrive in the U.S., Customs applies these new tariffs, which must be paid before we can receive and ship the goods.
Impact on Pricing
The good news is that all in stock or currently domestic in transit products will not be impacted by current tariffs. Until then TFSource has no choice but to increase prices on many upcoming preorder items, both new and previously announced.
We understand this is disappointing, and we want to be transparent: honoring earlier preorder pricing on many items is no longer feasible.
We’re doing everything we can to manage the impact, including:
- Absorbing costs wherever possible
- Minimizing increases on in-stock items (while inventory lasts)
- Continuing to offer Free Shipping, Source Points and loyalty rewards
Thank you for sticking with us through this — and for being part of a community that continues to inspire our team every day.
With appreciation,
The TFSource Team
Your Source for All Things Transformers
? BigBadToyStore Customer Update – April 9, 2025
Click to view BBTS message
Subject: BBTS - Update on Tariffs
Hi Everyone,
I’m writing to share with you how we are working to handle the rapidly escalating tariff situation. I want to be transparent and honest with you about the impacts of these tariffs. This is a complex situation, but I feel it is important to be as clear as possible in this difficult time.
Tariffs – What Just Happened
China: Tariffs have escalated to 125%
Vietnam: Initially set at 46%, now reportedly paused for 90 days
What is the Impact
This is going to result in price increases on new and open pre-orders. We are working hard to minimize these increases by negotiating with vendors and optimizing logistics.
Who Pays Tariffs
Tariffs are a tax on the US consumer. Foreign governments do NOT pay them. U.S. importers do — and unfortunately that cost rolls into product pricing.
When and How will Prices Change
We will add a "tariff surcharge" at the time of product arrival for new preorders. You will be notified of the full amount and may cancel if needed. We expect surcharges to range between 15%–40%.
Thank you for your continued trust in BBTS.
Sincerely,
Joel Boblit
Founder and President
BigBadToyStore.com
? What This Means for Transformers Collectors
With Chinese goods still facing a crushing 125% import duty, expect prices on Transformers preorders, third-party figures, and even official Hasbro imports to rise — unless those products are sourced from Vietnam or Japan.
Both TFSource and BBTS have said they can no longer honor previously announced preorder prices for some items, and surcharges will likely be added as affected shipments arrive.
? Comics: Exempt for Now, But Not Out of the Woods
Many reports — including from Comics Beat — indicate that printed books (including comics and graphic novels) are currently exempt from these tariffs. However, toys, collectibles, and premium box sets related to comics are not exempt.
Image Comics, for example, has raised the price of Spawn from $2.99 to $3.99 — a move attributed to rising production and paper costs, much of which comes from Canada.
With trade tensions shifting rapidly, there’s no guarantee that exemptions will last.
? Final Thoughts from Seibertron.com
This is a complex, fast-moving situation. If the 90-day pause holds — and negotiations go well — we may avoid the worst of the price surges. But with China excluded from the pause, much of the Transformers toy ecosystem remains vulnerable.
Stick with us. We'll continue reporting as this develops, and we’ll do our part to support fans and collectors through these uncertain times.
— The Seibertron.com Team
Trumpticon unleashes tariff havoc upon Mudball Earth’s weary fleshlings. Yeah, that’s next-level AI chaos — powered by yours truly. Took about two hours of fine-tuning prompts and stitching together six different AI generations in Photoshop to Frankenstein one killer image that actually captured the vibe. Crazy times call for crazier methods.
Categories:Toy News, Collectibles Posted by:Emerje | Credit(s): Hasbro Pulse Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 122,735
Pre-orders have begun for MPG-17 Optimus Prime Style Generation and it may not be the figure that many of us thought it was. The use of "Generation" in the name of this new ongoing aesthetic series makes it sound like the figure would be at the Generations scale like MPG-09 Super Ginrai, but it turns out that's not the case. Store listings are placing Prime at 245mm putting him closer in line with MP-10 and MP-44. Just when we think we have the MPG line figured out Takara Tomy finds new ways to make us question everything all over again.
As for the figure itself it promises to be a new combination of style and enjoyable transformation and fans will enjoy playing with. He also includes a small arsenal of weapons and a clear mount that allows him to carry most of his weapons on him in both modes. He's scheduled to be released in January 2026 in Japan and around March 2026 in the US. The price is going to be contentious, sitting at 24,200 JPY (currently about $165 USD) MSRP in Japan, though Japanese retailers have it considerably lower. For the US price Hasbro has it listed on Pulse for $175, but other popular US retailers are pricing him for as much as $200. Despite that, fans from the US buying from Japan may find that the cost of tariffs and higher shipping prices will likely be paying more than Hasbro's prices even with those Japanese retail discounts.
Details are as follows:
Bring the ultimate Transformers experience to your collection with Takara Tomy Transformers MPG-17 Optimus Prime Style Generation figure. This collectible Transformers action figure for adults features deco, details, and design elements that fans from every phase of the Transformers universe will love. Figure structure allows for easier conversion and freedom of movement for more dynamic poses. This premium Optimus Prime figure includes iconic accessories and comes in its original packaging with Japanese-language instructions.
TRANSFORMERS OPTIMUS PRIME STYLE GEN: This premium Optimus Prime Transformers collectible figure features deco and details from across the Transformers universe. The ultimate Optimus Prime action figure for fans
ICONIC CONVERSION FROM BOT TO TRUCK: Updated design for more intuitive conversion. Double rear tires make for a realistic vehicle mode and allow for complete conversion to robot mode with no extra parts
PREMIUM ACCESSORIES: Comes with accessories inspired by scenes from across Transformers entertainment, including an Energon axe, a laser rifle, 2 Energon blades, Matrix of Leadership, and more
HIGH ARTICULATION FOR DYNAMIC POSES: Transformers figure is fully jointed and highly articulated, allowing for intricate poseability in action poses
ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND INSTRUCTIONS: This Transformers action figure comes with original packaging and Japanese-language instructions
CHARACTER CARD: Comes with a Japanese-language character card
Will you be adding this new version of Optimus Prime to your collection or are you finding the price prohibitive? Let us know in the Energon Pub forums!
Categories:Toy News, Collectibles Posted by:william-james88 Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 64,671
For those anticipating the new Hot Wheels Track Fleet Ultra Magnus, it has been found at Target in the US. It was found by Lody666 in Texas. Speaking of Trackfleet, we now have images comparing the new 2025 Optimus Prime Hot Wheels toy to the 2024 Trackfleet Optimus Prime. As it turns out, the Trackfleet version's cab is much smaller.
The 2025 mainline Optimus Prime also has more details, like vents at the top of the cab. You can check out comparison images below, courtesy of GT2 who got a test copy (hence why it's a different color from the retail release we will get in a couple months).
Category:Collectibles Posted by:ScottyP | Credit(s): Kayou (via Wechat), Aliexpress Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 36,259
Another set of Transformers trading cards and mini-figures is available now from Chinese manufacturer Kayou, this time in a 40th anniversary themed set that was revealed at Cybertron Con and released just before Christmas of last year.
The set is a limited production run, with 36,000 Energon-cube inspired boxes available, each including six packs of five cards each and one mini-figure with its own paired card included. There are 12 of these mini-figures available through these blindboxes, featuring Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Grimlock and Megatron in regular, metallic and gold decos. The base set, including the paired figure cards, contains 101 cards with an additional 21 chase cards.
Another purchase option is a larger boxed set, limited to 6,666 copies produced. This includes two of the smaller boxes described above, alongside a third yellow Energon Cube box that contains another five packs of cards plus one of the four mini-figures in a clear deco. It's also packed with loads of extras, including a large foil print of the 1984 box art, a gold or silver metal Optimus Prime card, either an Autobot or Deception themed card brick (display stand), one of three SCR cards unique to the large box, and an additional set of 28 cards featuring G1 toy box art that also aren't found in the regular packs.
These cards are available through many sellers on Aliexpress including Kayou's flagship store. Some PR cards (aka promotional cards) are also available, though as of this writing it is not known how to obtain these cards in the west outside of hoping for listings on the secondary market.
While slightly more difficult to obtain for much of this website's readership, this set provides a high quality alternative to the other recently released trading card set from Dynamite Entertainment. I've bought a good amount of these already and while the odds are extremely low of landing the USR or XR chase cards, limited to 399 and 199 serialized copies of each, respectively, even the base set is a real treat to collect and organize. I've posted a picture of one of my pages of the box art cards below.
Keep it here at Seibertron.com for more of the latest Transformers news!
Categories:Cartoon News, Comic Book News, Toy News, Collectibles Posted by:Emerje | Credit(s): Takara Tomy, T-Spark Zone 2025 Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 128,239
Takara Tomy held a special T-Spark Zone 2025 event this week, revealing a number of upcoming releases that have been previously teased.
The biggest of the reveals is Adamas Machina AMT-2 Predaking. Things are still early, only revealing a gray model and photos, but what we can see is interesting. It's hard to gauge size, but it is next to AMT-1 Rodimus who stands at 9 inches so he may be in that new standard 12 inch range. It appears we're going for a classic "Deluxe and Voyager" type setup rather than trying to keep all of the members at the same general height. It's an interesting take for sure. Side note, a clear Rodimus was shown, but that was likely just to show off the die cast content.
Then we've got our first look at Missing Link Arcee! We were teased previously by Takara Tomy asking if fans were interested in seeing her get made and the reaction must have been positive because here she is. The placard next to her specifically points out this is the prototype version so perhaps a pink movie version is also in our future.
Then there's our first ever actual Macross crossover with Macross 7 Basara Prime. Basara is a Japanese word that, in the case of the anime, means "acting without restraint, self indulgence", but it's also the name of the main character, Basara Nekki, properly fitting for a rock star. So yes, if you were sure we were getting another Prime as a crossover from Takara Tomy, pat yourself on the back. Once again we're treated to a gray model, but we can at least confirm the alt mode is based on the VF-19 "Fire" Valkyrie so expect a very orange Prime this time. Most importantly he has a guitar!
Finally we've got the no so surprising Nucleon Quest Super Convoy repaint of the recently released MPG Super Ginrai. Not much to say here, it sure does look cool, though!
None of these new figures have release info or prices, but Nucleon Quest Super Convoy and Missing Link Arcee will likely go up for pre-order soon enough.
Categories:Toy News, Collectibles Posted by:Bounti76 | Credit(s): Hasbro Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 47,535
If you backed the latest HasLab Transformers figure, Omega Prime, Hasbro dropped some news very early this morning- the unboxing video for the final product! Designer Evan Brooks is joined by Emily from the marketing team, and since she didn't work directly on the product, she's never seen the figure, so we get the fun of seeing Omega Prime unboxed through her eyes, which is what backers will be seeing this Fall, when he ships! He is packed in a few separate boxes to keep things secure, and the vacuum-metallized pieces are packed separately from everything else to keep them pristine. As a fun extra, Evan also has his original Omega Prime from the early 2000s so we get to see a brief comparison of the two.
Please enjoy the video below, and let us know what you think. Are you excited to get him if you backed him? Waiting for the next Transformers HasLab instead (which Emily hinted is coming very soon)? Let us know in the forums!
Categories:Toy News, Collectibles Posted by:william-james88 Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 44,524
We finally have confirmation that the new Optimus Prime Hot Wheels die cast car will be in the F case, coming in a couple of months (distribution is currently underway in Malaysia). Luckily, Optimus is packed 2 per case, so he will be much easier to find than Bumblebee. Below you can see a full case breakdown so that you can have an idea of the other cars in the same case.
We also have reviews of the model. What's cool is someone
Categories:Toy News, Collectibles Posted by:william-james88 Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 63,984 HW Prince Hobbies on ebay has been listing dozens of test shots of the new Hot Wheels Optimus Prime with various paints and wheels. It doesnt mean any of these will become real products later but the combos are fun to see. We also get our best look yet at the Optimus Prime head found under this Hot Wheels cab. You can see several of the test shots below along with some of Bumblebee. And from what you can see, sone of these are going for a lot of money, like the G1 Sentinel Prime looking deco going for over $400.
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