New Transformers: Rescue Bots Flip Changers, Launchers and Epic Figures Listings

Posted by Va'al Jan 19, 2017 at 5:12pm CST 26,469 views

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We have some news concerning new Transformers Rescue Bots figures, courtesy of online retailer Entertainment Earth, via site staff ScottyP and Seibertron himself. The listings show the first wave of the Flip Racers line, the Launchers from the same, and the fourth wave of Epic Figures (much like the static Titans of a couple of years back). Characters include Bumblebee, Boulder, Salvage, Quickshadow, and Blades, and are scheduled to arrive in February. Check them out below!

Transformers News: New Transformers: Rescue Bots Flip Changers, Launchers and Epic Figures Listings

Transformers Rescue Bots Flipracer Launchers Wave 1 Case:
If you're looking for easy-to-transform toys for small hands, you'll flip over the Transformers Rescue Bots Flipracer Launchers! They transform magically and automatically, right in front of your eyes. Each package includes a launcher playset and a robot that can change into a car. This case of 6 individually packaged sets includes:
2x TRA RBT AIRPORT BLASTOFF BLADES
4x TRA RBT BUMBLEBEE QUICK LAUNCH GARAGE

Transformers Rescue Bots Flipracer Multipacks Wave 1 Case:
If you're looking for easy-to-transform toys for small hands, you'll flip over the Transformers Rescue Bots Flipracer Multipacks! They transform magically and automatically, right in front of your eyes. This pair of 2 individually packaged sets includes:
1x TRA RBT GRIFFIN ROCK RACING TEAM
1x TRA RBT GRIFFIN ROCK CONSTRUCTION TEAM
(subject to change)

Transformers Rescue Bots Epic Figures Wave 4:
Transformers Rescue Bots Epic Figures Wave 4 brings big bots to you! Each giant action figure has articulated arms and is designed to resemble your favorite heroic Autobots from the TV show. Each measures about 11 1/2-inches tall. For 3 to 7 years of age. Case includes 4 individually packaged non-transforming figures:
1x TRA EPIC SERIES BOULDER
1x TRA EPIC SERIES SALVAGE
1x TRA EPIC SERIES BUMBLEBEE
1x TRA EPIC SERIES QUICKSHADOW

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Re: New Transformers: Rescue Bots Flip Changers, Launchers and Epic Figures Listings (view post)

Comment by Emerje Jan 19, 2017

They really are just Bot Shots aren't they? They're not even hiding it now with the launchers. Not that there's anything wrong with that, those were fun figures.

Emerje

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Comment by Decepticon Stryker Jan 19, 2017

Emerje wrote:They really are just Bot Shots aren't they? They're not even hiding it now with the launchers. Not that there's anything wrong with that, those were fun figures.

Emerje

The word 'shot' is probably too violent for Rescue Bots. But yeah, it's the exact same concept.

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Comment by Bumblevivisector Jan 19, 2017

A more show-accurate Quickshadow!?! Got a friend who needs that for his daughters.

And customizers who insist on giving every fembot a boob-where possible, please remember that this is a preschool line...

...therefore plenty will turn up on the secondary market with the chest door broken off, making it worth the wait for the dirt cheap price.

Also, turning Blades into a little Indy car gives him a striking resemblance to Leadfoot, my favorite PCC!

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Comment by RAR Jan 20, 2017

Blades appears to be in his Jet mode the cockpit and wings are visible on the toy.

TFW2005 just posted tweet with an image of a Combiner for Combiner Force in art form at least on a card standee backing in a store.

It has Strongarm as a right arm , Sideswipe as the left Bumblebee as the chest and Grimlock as the legs - Grimlock is obviously much larger.

I wonder what size the toy version will be ?

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Comment by Emerje Jan 20, 2017

RAR wrote:Blades appears to be in his Jet mode the cockpit and wings are visible on the toy.

And four big wheels.

Emerje

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Comment by RAR Jan 21, 2017

Emerje wrote:
RAR wrote:Blades appears to be in his Jet mode the cockpit and wings are visible on the toy.

And four big wheels.

Emerje

Yes indeed - he's quite similar to the Botshots Powerglide and Jetfire.

I hope they get the pricing right on these as those Dinosaur ones were a total mess in the UK if you could find them at all they were twice the american dollar price in a $-£ swap so like $4.00 in USA and £8.00 in the UK - no wonder no one bought them - I was really irked by the 26 missing paint applications on Blades too compared to his packet.

The sad thing is they could have been a really fun size to go with if they'd kept the larger size as it was. but they got a bit greedy - I guess the smaller more or less Deluxe Rescue Bots have their uses though.

But i'll get these so long as Hasbro isn't delusional with the pricing or the stores have a good offer on them.

As when I see a shop selling an RID 3 step for £27 my first thought is to laugh in their face.

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Comment by Bronzewolf Feb 8, 2017

Do you smell that, Seibertronians? It's the distinct smell of New York Toy fair, and that always means we see some new products revealed in the days proceeding it. Today we've got another (particularly cute) example of that rule, coming from the Portugal Hasbro website:
Transformers Collectable Edition Playskool Friends! Here's some project shots and official description that also mentions the characters included in the set, one of which, strangely enough, is Arcee.

The little ones will learn about teamwork and unleash their imagination with these 7 cute little autobots!
Includes: Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Arcee, Heatwave, Chase, Blades and Boulder.

As mentioned above, these are only listed so far on the Hasbro Portugal site, so world-wide release is not guaranteed, but is probable. Revel in the cuteness in the comments below!

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Comment by WreckerJack Feb 8, 2017

Not sure if cute or creepy.

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Comment by Emerje Feb 8, 2017

Mouthplate mouth. :-?

Emerje

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Comment by Bronzewolf Feb 8, 2017

Emerje wrote:

Mouthplate mouth.

Emerje

Lol! I just noticed that. Makes him look a bit like homer Simpson.

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Comment by Sabrblade Feb 9, 2017

SO CUTE!!! :POWERPUFF:

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Comment by Bronzewolf Feb 9, 2017

Sabrblade wrote:Toy news in a cartoon thread?

Whoops. Saw "Rescue Bots" and jumped the gun. Genuinely thought this was the toy thread. Sincerest apologies!

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Comment by Va'al Feb 9, 2017

Bronzewolf wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Toy news in a cartoon thread?

Whoops. Saw "Rescue Bots" and jumped the gun. Genuinely thought this was the toy thread. Sincerest apologies!

It's been moved now though!

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Comment by Va'al Feb 14, 2017

Fellow Seibertronian Tigertrack has spotted over on ToysRUs.com the new Transformers: Rescue Bots figures that we reported on back here - though only Fireplug and Swift seem to have made it into the listings for now! Check out the cheetah-bot and dalmatian additions to the Griffin Rock team below, and make sure to use the Valentine's Day sale while you're at it too!

Robots and humans saving the day, working together the Rescue Bots way! Little heroes can imagine going on daring missions with one of their favorite Rescue Mini-Con friends. Sized right for little hands, the Swift the Cheetah-Bot figure converts from cheetah mode to drill mode. For more fun, attach the drill to a Bumblebee figure. (Bumblebee figure sold separately. Subject to availability). The day is saved thanks to the Rescue Bots and great teamwork!

The Playskool Heroes Transformers Rescue Bots Swift the Cheetah-Bot Features:

Easy 2 Do conversion

From cheetah mode to drill mode

Drill can be attached to Bumblebee figure (Bumblebee figure sold separately. Subject to availability)

Sized right for little hands

Figure scale: 2.5 inches

Includes figure

Ages 3 to 7

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

Robots and humans saving the day, working together the Rescue Bots way! Little heroes can imagine going on daring missions with one of their favorite Rescue Mini-Con friends. Sized right for little hands, the Fireplug figure converts from dog mode to projectile launcher mode. For more fun, attach the projectile launcher to a Heatwave figure and launch the water projectile to pretend to put out fires. (Heatwave figure sold separately. Subject to availability). The day is saved thanks to the Rescue Bots and great teamwork!

The Playskool Heroes Transformers Rescue Bots Fireplug Features:

Easy 2 Do conversion

From dog mode to projectile launcher mode

Projectile launcher can be attached to Heatwave figure (Heatwave figure sold separately. Subject to availability)

Sized right for little hands

Figure scale: 2.5 inches

Includes figure

Ages 3 to 7

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Comment by Carnivius_Prime Feb 14, 2017

Well that Swift Cheetah mode looks much better than Titans Stripes... but odd alt-mode.

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Comment by RAR Feb 14, 2017

Carnivius_Prime wrote:Well that Swift Cheetah mode looks much better than Titans Stripes... but odd alt-mode.

I think it's a Jackhammer. (Even if they have labelled it a drill)

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Comment by Flashwave Feb 14, 2017

RAR wrote:
Carnivius_Prime wrote:Well that Swift Cheetah mode looks much better than Titans Stripes... but odd alt-mode.

I think it's a Jackhammer. (Even if they have labelled it a drill)

I think they mean like a Power Drill.

To be honest, the hex-head on it makes me think "Lug Wrench" like for putting tires on a racecar. Which makes me wonder if he wasn't intended as part of the racing themes, explaining the Cheetah. But that's circumstancial happenstance,

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Comment by Sabrblade Feb 14, 2017

Flashwave wrote:
RAR wrote:
Carnivius_Prime wrote:Well that Swift Cheetah mode looks much better than Titans Stripes... but odd alt-mode.

I think it's a Jackhammer. (Even if they have labelled it a drill)

I think they mean like a Power Drill.

To be honest, the hex-head on it makes me think "Lug Wrench" like for putting tires on a racecar. Which makes me wonder if he wasn't intended as part of the racing themes, explaining the Cheetah. But that's circumstancial happenstance,

Had he gotten to appear in the show, I could imagine Swift's altmode being repurposed for use as a Collision Foam Cannon.

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Comment by RAR Feb 15, 2017

Is the head hex shaped I thought it was flat head screw driver shaped and that was why I said it reminded me of a Jackhammer.

But if it is hex shaped yes it would look rather wheel-gun like.

I hope they release the whole lot of them in the UK at once as we never got the others here.

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Comment by Va'al Feb 16, 2017

Once more from the UK based toy store Smyths, we have some official stock images of Transformers figures - and we turn to Rescue Bots, for a look at latest addition to the line-up: Brushfire! Check it out below in robot, all-terrain vehicle modes, and with packaging, plus bio and details.

Features

Easy 2 Do conversion
Converts from robot mode to all-terrain vehicle mode and back
Pretend to put out forest fires
Sized right for little hands
Look for other Playskool Heroes Transformers Rescue Bots figures to build a rescue team. (Other figures each sold separately. Subject to availability.)
Dimensions: 11.43H cm
Contents: A Playskool Heroes Transformers Rescue Bots Brushfire
Batteries Not Required

Product Description

Meet the daring smokejumper, Playskool Heroes Transformers Rescue Bots Brushfire! Sized right for little hands, the Brushfire figure converts from robot mode to all-terrain vehicle mode and back again. Little ones can imagine him skydiving into the scene, and then racing through the wilderness to put out the toughest forest fires. Robots and humans saving the day, working together the Rescue Bots way!