Preorder Links for New Preorders from Transformers Buzzworthy Bumblebee Line

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Yesterday, Hasbro announced 3 new Transformers Buzzworthy Bumblebee releases. A rerelease of Studio Series Grimlock, a Troop Builder Multipack and Dead Ironhide and Prowl 2 pack. Below are the descriptions and images, bur first we have the links to the Target preorders. They release August 1st.

Troop Builder Multipack https://www.target.com/p/transformers-t ... nk=sametab

Transformers Studio Series Ironhide and Prowl https://www.target.com/p/transformers-s ... nk=sametab

https://hasbropulse.com/collections/new ... -and-prowl

SS Grimlock https://www.target.com/p/transformers-s ... nk=sametab

Transformers Buzzworthy Bumblebee Troop Builder Multipack

Prepare for an epic battle between the strongest Transformers robot troops with the Troop Builder Multipack! This pack includes 4 Transformers action figures: Decepticon Seeker, Quintesson Trooper, G1 Universe Cybertronian Trooper, and Animated Universe Autotrooper. Each figure converts from robot to their classic alt modes in 14-27 steps. Gear up your figures for combat with the character-inspired weapon accessories and the 3 included alternate heads for the Quintesson Trooper, G2 Universe Cybertronian Trooper, and Aniamted Universe Autotrooper figures. 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 Bumblebee products for fans of all ages. Buzzworthy Bumblebee figures feature collectible special packaging themed to fit the Buzzworthy Bumblebee line. Collect more Buzzworthy Bumblebee figures, only at Target (each sold separately, subject to availability).

Includes: 4 figures, 9 accessories, 3 alternate heads, and instructions.

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
BUILD THE BATTLE: Assemble your strongest troops for battle with the Troop Builder Multipack! Includes Decepticon Seeker, Quintesson Trooper, G2 Universe Cybertronian Trooper, and Animated Universe Autotrooper
AWESOME ALT MODES: Each figure converts between robot to alt mode in 14-27 steps. Includes alternate heads for Quintesson Trooper, G2 Universe Cybertronian Trooper, and Animated Universe Autotrooper figures
GEAR UP FOR COMBAT: Comes with 2 Null Rays, 2 swords, 2 cannons, blaster, axe, and mace weapon accessories that attach to the Transformers figures in both modes
BUMBLEBEE-THEMED PACKAGING: This Transformers multipack features special Buzzworthy Bumblebee collectible packaging. These Transformers toys make great gifts for boys, girls, and fans of all ages

Transformers Studio Series Ironhide and Prowl

Bumblebee 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 Ironhide and Prowl action figures! When Decepticons hijack the Autobot shuttle, Prowl and Ironhide fight to the end. Studio Series Transformers toys are collectible action figures for 8 year old boys and girls that feature movie-inspired details and accessories. Ironhide toy converts from robot to van mode in 26 steps. Prowl toy converts from robot to police car mode in 17 steps. Comes with 3 blaster accessories. Pose these Transformers toys in the included Decepticon Shuttle Ambush removable backdrop scene. Buzzworthy Bumblebee figures feature special collectible packaging. Collect more Buzzworthy Bumblebee toys, only at Target (each sold separately, subject to availability).

Includes 2 figures, 3 accessories, removable backdrop, and instructions.

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
IRONHIDE AND PROWL: Transformers Studio Series 6.5-inch Ironhide and 4.5-inch Prowl action figures feature movie-inspired deco and details. Comes with 3 blaster accessories
BIG SCREEN INSPIRED: Ironhide toy and Prowl toy both have battle-damage deco and details inspired by the Decepticon Shuttle Ambush scene from The Transformers: The Movie
2 ICONIC MODES: These Transformers toy for 8 year old boys and girls feature classic conversion. Ironhide toy converts from robot to van mode in 26 steps. Prowl toy converts from robot to police car mode in 17 steps
BUMBLEBEE-THEMED PACKAGING: This Transformers figure features special Buzzworthy Bumblebee collectible packaging

Transformers Studio Series Grimlock

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 Grimlock action figure! Freed from his confines, Grimlock unleashes massive Dinobot force. 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 T. rex mode in 30 steps. Pose the Grimlock toy in the included Hong Kong Pursuit 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).

Includes figure, removable backdrop, and instructions.

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 GRIMLOCK: Transformers Studio Series 07BB Leader Grimlock action figure features movie-inspired deco and details
BIG SCREEN INSPIRED: Grimlock toy scale reflects the character’s size in the Transformers: Age of Extinction. Pose figure in front of the removable backdrop depicting the Hong Kong Pursuit scene
2 ICONIC MODES: This Transformers toy for 8 year old boys and girls features classic conversion between robot and T. rex modes in 30 steps
BUMBLEBEE-THEMED PACKAGING: This Transformers figure features special Buzzworthy Bumblebee collectible packaging

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Comment by TK415 Jun 14, 2023

Thanks WJ! I was frustrated that Pulse was sold out. I checked everywhere yesterday but to no avail, thanks for the link! So happy I could preorder them!

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Comment by Gauntlet101010 Jun 14, 2023

Wow, troop multipack is already sold out! I did preorder the undead duo, though.

I have a feeling I may see the troop multipack around Canada a lot. Or, at least, I hope I do. I do like the Seeker a lot and he's the main one I want from it. Still a little too on the blue side to my liking.

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Comment by Emerje Jun 14, 2023

Gauntlet101010 wrote:Wow, troop multipack is already sold out! I did preorder the undead duo, though.

It and Grimlock sold out on Pulse within hours of going up. For everyone not in Canada they're still available at Target.com.

Emerje

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Comment by -Kanrabat- Jun 14, 2023

Confirmed.

Unless there's some deep clearance, I'll be skipping that 4 pack because I don't need to double-dip with Thundercracker.

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Comment by Till-all-R1 Jun 14, 2023

Studio lighting is key though, so regardless what monitor you're viewing pics from it will always be different when it's actually in hand.

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Comment by D-Maximal_Primal Jun 14, 2023

Ugh, that troop builder pack is driving me nuts!

I want 1 Seeker to use as my voyager Thundercracker, since I never got one (didn't wait either of his recent voyager toys).

I don't really want an Allicon again, I have the retail and Bailiff release, and i really don't want another if I can help it.

I want 4 of the Cybertronian Troopers, 2 for each head sculpt, to flank my Jhiaxus in glorious G2 fashion!

I also want 4 of the Autotrooper, 2 to go to Animated and 2 to go to the G1 shelf.

At least the price basically gets you 3 deluxes and a free voyager!

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Comment by TK415 Jun 14, 2023

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Ugh, that troop builder pack is driving me nuts!

I want 1 Seeker to use as my voyager Thundercracker, since I never got one (didn't wait either of his recent voyager toys).

I don't really want an Allicon again, I have the retail and Bailiff release, and i really don't want another if I can help it.

I want 4 of the Cybertronian Troopers, 2 for each head sculpt, to flank my Jhiaxus in glorious G2 fashion!

I also want 4 of the Autotrooper, 2 to go to Animated and 2 to go to the G1 shelf.

At least the price basically gets you 3 deluxes and a free voyager!

I’m with you. I want a lot of the Auto troopers. But I don’t need the others. I wonder what the prices of each will be when they are sold separately on eBay?

How come you didn’t want that earlier releases of Thundercracker?

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Comment by AcademyofDrX Jun 14, 2023

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Ugh, that troop builder pack is driving me nuts!

I want 1 Seeker to use as my voyager Thundercracker, since I never got one (didn't wait either of his recent voyager toys).

I don't really want an Allicon again, I have the retail and Bailiff release, and i really don't want another if I can help it.

I want 4 of the Cybertronian Troopers, 2 for each head sculpt, to flank my Jhiaxus in glorious G2 fashion!

I also want 4 of the Autotrooper, 2 to go to Animated and 2 to go to the G1 shelf.

At least the price basically gets you 3 deluxes and a free voyager!

I think the price is why I got two packs even though one should be plenty. I imagine people will be breaking up this set in lots of different ways, so there will probably be some not-Thundercrackers floating around on eBay after release.

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Comment by D-Maximal_Primal Jun 14, 2023

TK415 wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Ugh, that troop builder pack is driving me nuts!

I want 1 Seeker to use as my voyager Thundercracker, since I never got one (didn't wait either of his recent voyager toys).

I don't really want an Allicon again, I have the retail and Bailiff release, and i really don't want another if I can help it.

I want 4 of the Cybertronian Troopers, 2 for each head sculpt, to flank my Jhiaxus in glorious G2 fashion!

I also want 4 of the Autotrooper, 2 to go to Animated and 2 to go to the G1 shelf.

At least the price basically gets you 3 deluxes and a free voyager!

I’m with you. I want a lot of the Auto troopers. But I don’t need the others. I wonder what the prices of each will be when they are sold separately on eBay?

How come you didn’t want that earlier releases of Thundercracker?

G2 and Animated: 2 of the universe I love the most.

I hope prices are decent, should be a lot of playground "hey let's swap!" going on.

To be honest, I don't like light blue TC. the CW leader had the nice dark blue, and a great headsculpt and wing pattern too, that more closely looked like IDW2005 TC, who is my favorite seeker.

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Comment by TK415 Jun 14, 2023

Oh, that makes sense. Thanks for letting me know, I was curious. Classics was that dark blue as well

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Comment by Sabrblade Jun 14, 2023

FWIW, Thundercracker's cartoon model colored him a bright, sunny sky blue:

And was made even brighter in episodes animated by AKOM:

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Comment by TK415 Jun 14, 2023

Do they make more money this way?

Would they make more if they sold each troop builder separately?

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Comment by Sabrblade Jun 14, 2023

TK415 wrote:Oh, that makes sense. Thanks for letting me know, I was curious. Classics was that dark blue as well

So too was the original toy:

Transformers G1 1984 Thundercracker Gallery

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Comment by william-james88 Jun 14, 2023

TK415 wrote:Do they make more money this way?

Would they make more if they sold each troop builder separately?

I don't know. I too find this an odd way to do it. They've always done troop builders as two packs or single packs with multiple heads so that you build the troop you want. Instead of having to buy all troop builders at once.
I think for americans, this could work out with using facebook groups where you'd trade one for another.

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Comment by -Kanrabat- Jun 14, 2023

william-james88 wrote:
TK415 wrote:Do they make more money this way?

Would they make more if they sold each troop builder separately?

I don't know. I too find this an odd way to do it. They've always done troop builders as two packs or single packs with multiple heads so that you build the troop you want. Instead of having to buy all troop builders at once.
I think for americans, this could work out with using facebook groups where you'd trade one for another.

I'd love a at least one Autorooper just to go with my Atari.
I'd trade all the rest.

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Comment by Flashwave Jun 14, 2023

TK415 wrote:Do they make more money this way?

Would they make more if they sold each troop builder separately?

In a vacuum, probably not, but if this gets designs made that otherwise don’t have a slot in a toy line, then maybe. And A Retailer might be afraid of “I don’t want to overorder on secondary characters” so this insures the toys all sell in the same ratio.

Looks like Target is max 2 but I would kinda like 3 of these. I wish the Seeker wasn’t so close to Thundercracker, I would have preferred the Aerospace Extermination Squad colors (maybe the Siege Mold on that) but I am not against MOAR SEEKERZ

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Comment by Emerje Jun 14, 2023

Till-all-R1 wrote:Studio lighting is key though, so regardless what monitor you're viewing pics from it will always be different when it's actually in hand.

I made the point about the lighting earlier, but my point is I wouldn't be seeing purple if there wasn't purple in the picture. I think people expecting a Thundercracker substitute will be disappointed.

william-james88 wrote:
TK415 wrote:Do they make more money this way?

Would they make more if they sold each troop builder separately?

I don't know. I too find this an odd way to do it. They've always done troop builders as two packs or single packs with multiple heads so that you build the troop you want. Instead of having to buy all troop builders at once.
I think for americans, this could work out with using facebook groups where you'd trade one for another.

Somebody must be losing money since they're giving away a free Voyager in every box (or maybe a $2 Voyager). Target sets the prices so normally Hasbro doesn't have any reason to care, they get their wholesale unit price, but they're also stuck with that same price on Pulse. I can only imagine Target thinks they're going to sell a ton of these, makes me wonder how the production numbers compare to the last two four packs.

Emerje

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Comment by TF-fan kev777 Jun 15, 2023

In looking at the last two 4-packs versus this one, I'm thinking it may be good for troop builders with patience and access to a few Targets.

The first set had Fangry, the most desirable figure in all of the sets to me, plus Nemesis Primal and leopard bra Blackanachria, which were both pretty desirable. I did not see that set make it to clearance by me.

The second set had Goldbug as a poor man's netflix bee, and Ransack for G1 fans as the main draw, with Skywasp and toy color Scorponok just kind of fillers (not terrible, but not a big draw either). I did see that set make it to clearance at a few places.

This set has maybe a poor man's Thundercracker, and just troops. I really don't see a big draw on the set and fully expect them to go on clearance at some point.

So I pre-ordered 1 set on Target.com since I also had a $10 off $70 target circle deal, and will hope to wait for the rest. If I miss out, oh well, the wallt can use a break after 2 guardian robots. The troop building is killing me...

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Comment by AcademyofDrX Jun 15, 2023

TF-fan kev777 wrote:In looking at the last two 4-packs versus this one, I'm thinking it may be good for troop builders with patience and access to a few Targets.

The first set had Fangry, the most desirable figure in all of the sets to me, plus Nemesis Primal and leopard bra Blackanachria, which were both pretty desirable. I did not see that set make it to clearance by me.

The second set had Goldbug as a poor man's netflix bee, and Ransack for G1 fans as the main draw, with Skywasp and toy color Scorponok just kind of fillers (not terrible, but not a big draw either). I did see that set make it to clearance at a few places.

This set has maybe a poor man's Thundercracker, and just troops. I really don't see a big draw on the set and fully expect them to go on clearance at some point.

So I pre-ordered 1 set on Target.com since I also had a $10 off $70 target circle deal, and will hope to wait for the rest. If I miss out, oh well, the wallt can use a break after 2 guardian robots. The troop building is killing me...

I think you're underselling the importance of the set's defining characteristic: selling multiples at a time for troops. You can move the same number of units to half as many buyers if many people buy two, some buy three, and a handful buy as many copies as they can get their hands on. I don't know if it'll go on clearance or not, though most Buzzworthy releases do, but I'm personally not going to bet on how well they'll sell, because there are always lots of factors that go into that.

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Comment by First-Aid Jun 15, 2023

Repaints are generally a cash cow for Hasbro anyways. The original molds are where the majority of spending on development, engineering, and design goes. They can reuse the molds with different color plastic and they may have been designing the head with the original figure with a thought toward this in the long run anyways.

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