Walmart Exclusives Transformers Sideways and Excellion are Up for Preorder

william-james88 wrote:Sideways – The mysterious descendent of Liege Maximo

Every time this gets a new official mention, I get my hopes up for this design being redecoed mostly mint green with a little white for a wide release. That'll probably happen when I finally get around to repainting the one that's been on my workbench almost 2 decades.

They also reissued Devcon. Someone here asked for that. Enjoy!

william-james88 wrote:Sideways – The mysterious descendent of Liege Maximo

Leige Maximo makes so much sense for Sideways

Also, its so weird seeing Excellion referred to as a legend of Cybertron feels so bizarre given that the character never appeared in the cartoon or its comics, and his only appearance in any media is a text-only story from Timelines

#1 Signal Lancer fan wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Sideways – The mysterious descendent of Liege Maximo

Leige Maximo makes so much sense for Sideways

Also, its so weird seeing Excellion referred to as a legend of Cybertron feels so bizarre given that the character never appeared in the cartoon or its comics, and his only appearance in any media is a text-only story from Timelines

It might be a subtle wink to the old "Legends of Cybertron" Hot Shot toy, specifically the red version that used Excellion's deco but was inexplicably still named "Hot Shot" instead, as though referring to him as such now is trying to make up for that little goof and finally give him his due respect.

Going to be interesting once again to see Astrotrain and Blastoff displayed next to each other both being shuttles yet different sizes. lol

Till-all-R1 wrote:Going to be interesting once again to see Astrotrain and Blastoff displayed next to each other both being shuttles yet different sizes. lol

It's this line of thinking right here that led to Combiner Wars Blast Off initially being released as a jet instead of a shuttle.

Till-all-R1 wrote:Going to be interesting once again to see Astrotrain and Blastoff displayed next to each other both being shuttles yet different sizes. lol

Scale is out the window with the Combaticons anyway.

Even if they make Blast Off a Jet, it's still widely out of scale with a Tank, a Jeep and a Helicopter regardless.

Just let him be a totally off scale Shuttle and we'll be fine.

Preordered sideways. Great take on one of my all time favourite bot mode designs

Sabrblade wrote:It might be a subtle wink to the old "Legends of Cybertron" Hot Shot toy, specifically the red version that used Excellion's deco but was inexplicably still named "Hot Shot" instead, as though referring to him as such now is trying to make up for that little goof and finally give him his due respect.

Whoa, that's a deep reference.

You're likely right, though, as I think that's too specific to be coincidental.

Sideways looks INCREDIBLY well-done, holy crap. I had to study him carefully to be sure he wasn't a reissue!

ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:Sideways looks INCREDIBLY well-done, holy crap. I had to study him carefully to be sure he wasn't a reissue!

The biggest difference from the original is the presence of ankle tilts on the new one.

ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:Sideways looks INCREDIBLY well-done, holy crap. I had to study him carefully to be sure he wasn't a reissue!

Same! I'm comparing him to my GF original, and there are very minute differences I'm really spotting now. Interesting that in the stock photos the backpack is kept up.

Went in Wal-mart yesterday and couldn't believe my eyes; actual new current wave figures, early even. I bought Waspinator and (the only)Slingshot. They also had 1 Air Raid but Slingshot is the only Aerialbot I want(they all look great though), so I left it.




Slingshot is awesome. I have only two complaints: he cannot look up at all and his heels/back of foot. Another hinge was needed or something, but I know, blah blah, not in the budget. Otherwise perfect, looks like he jumped off the screen.

Waspinator was my first time handling this mould as I didn't like Animated Bee enough to buy and was waiting on Wasp. Very glad I did, as he is amazing. This small of a figure has wrist swivels and the rest of the articulation all over that deluxe scale and up should, but importantly he can look all the way up, wonderful. Please articulate all heads like this, a small cutout to allow looking up is much preferred then accurate back of the head looks to me.

Now I have completed my G1 headcannon Scavengers

The deluxe Aerialbots look so cheap compared to the UW/CW versions. The total cost of the set would be over $200, I might as well just buy a UW set from Japan for that much.

Fans across the world are having fun finding the Transformers Age of the Primes line in stores a bit earlier than expected. We now have lots of reviews available for these figures, so here’s a rundown in case you want as much info as possible before spending your hard-earned cash on them.

Megatronus the Fallen
One of the original Thirteen Primes, Megatronus is a dark and powerful figure who eventually becomes The Fallen. He is known for his betrayal and for killing Solus Prime, an act that led to his exile. This figure captures his menacing look and transforms into a Cybertronian tank.



G2 Universe Grimlock & Autobot Wheelie
This Leader Class release features Grimlock in his Generation 2 blue and gold color scheme, a throwback to the 1990s toy line. He transforms into a robotic Tyrannosaurus rex and includes a small, non-transforming Autobot Wheelie figure that can ride on his back.

G2 Grimlock does not have a full video review at the moment

Prima Prime
The first Transformer created by Primus, Prima is the Warrior of Light and the original wielder of the Matrix of Leadership. This figure represents him as a heroic and noble character with a design that emphasizes his mythic origins.



Red Alert (Armada Universe)
Based on the character from Transformers: Armada, this figure modernizes Red Alert’s design while keeping his emergency rescue vehicle alt mode. He features sculpted details inspired by his original incarnation and is a treat for Unicron Trilogy fans.



Solus Prime
The Prime of Creation, Solus Prime is revered for her ability to forge weapons and artifacts used by the other Primes. This figure includes a stylized forge hammer and a sleek, powerful look that reflects her important role in Cybertronian mythology.



Air Raid
A member of the Aerialbots, Air Raid transforms into a jet and is known for his brash, reckless flying style. This figure captures his G1-inspired colors and simplified design suitable for younger fans or collectors looking to complete their Aerialbot team.



Slingshot
Another core member of the Aerialbots, Slingshot transforms into a jet and is known for his arrogant and loud personality. This version stays close to his G1 roots and complements the rest of the team for a potential combiner display.



Wasp (Animated)
Before he became Waspinator, Wasp was a cadet in the Autobot Academy in Transformers: Animated. He was falsely accused of being a Decepticon spy by Bumblebee and imprisoned, which began his path toward madness. This figure represents him in his pre-Waspinator form, with a unique green and black color scheme and a stylized alt mode.

While I've not personally seen AoP in stores yet, Game Stop did have Prima Prime in stock so I ordered it to get free shipping on a couple other items I wanted. Here i thought my first purchase for 2025 would be an Aerialbot. lol
And only because the 13 don't really interest me that much, I only like a few of the designs so probably won't get them all anyway. If not for getting a rebate on said purchase I would have waited for a sale on Amazon or something for this particular character.

My most anticipated figure as of now would have to either be Silverbolt or Air Raid.

Spotted two Animated Wasps at my local Walmart. If they had anything else it was long gone.

Emerje

Went by by closest Wal Mart and actually found 2 Red Alerts and Prima Prime. Picked up Prima.

I just transformed Red Alert and man... It's good and bad. The good is that he look perfect in all mode and he's solid in hand. The bad is that he's full of really, REALLY HARD "snap" joints all over the place, making posing a chore. Plus the heels and head are badly designed because for transformation, I needed a tool to take them out of their holes.

Also...

I can't believe that DELUXE Transformers now cost over 50$CAN.



I miss the old CHUG / Unicron Trilogy days...

Red Alert is a Voyager.

Sabrblade wrote:Red Alert is a Voyager.

I don't care about the official label.
It's the size of a deluxe, the weigh of a deluxe, and the parts count of a deluxe.
By classic CHUG and Unicron Trilogy standards, of course.

I got my first Age of the Primes sighting last night at Meijer of all places, and picked up Waspinator. Hes really really cool. The mold has thoroughly impressed me, its so sold! Holds good in both modes. Can this be the new generations esq body mold for Bumblebee going forward? Litte retool and it could make a sick non animated style Bee or Cliffjumper

M. Spector wrote:I got my first Age of the Primes sighting last night at Meijer of all places, and picked up Waspinator. Hes really really cool. The mold has thoroughly impressed me, its so sold! Holds good in both modes. Can this be the new generations esq body mold for Bumblebee going forward? Litte retool and it could make a sick non animated style Bee or Cliffjumper

Allow me to shill Toyhax. They have just released TWO sets of Reprolabels to improve the look of this Waspy.

Toon version:
https://toyhax.com/for-aotp/10076-label ... sp-v1.html

Bug version:
https://toyhax.com/for-aotp/10067-label ... or-v2.html

Thanks to JTPrime 17, we now have our first listing for the 2026 Age of the Primes line and it is none other than Big Convoy. Now we knew he'd be coming in one way or another, with him appearing on previous artwork and we also had a rumour of him coming out as probably Made to Order. Well it turns out he won't be made to order, but will instead just be a standard retail release, coming out as a leader class figure.

Here is the listing:

Tra Gen Prime LDR Big Convoy
Product Number: G1906

I'm hoping that it's no taller than the original, since the three main hero Convoys of Japanese Beast Wars are all supposed to be equal in height to each other in their organic beast robot forms.

And I guess we'll have to wait and see what name they sell him under, since Hasbro has never used the "Convoy" name for a Japanese-original character at US mass retail.

I am definitely interested. I am curious how much of a shell former it will be.

Sabrblade wrote:And I guess we'll have to wait and see what name they sell him under, since Hasbro has never used the "Convoy" name for a Japanese-original character at US mass retail.

Optimammoth Prime.

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:And I guess we'll have to wait and see what name they sell him under, since Hasbro has never used the "Convoy" name for a Japanese-original character at US mass retail.

Optimammoth Prime.

Or McCallimus Prime.

"Big Prime" would be hysterical, however unlikely.

I was going to suggest "Mammuthus Prime" as a joke, but that actually works, the more I think about it.

Big Convoy, that's what all the ladies call me!

The more I've seen of the new Aerialbots, the better and better they're looking to be. While there are a few glaring issues for me with the combined form, even that is looking good, and it's a huge improvement over the CW version; while show/screen accuracy isn't a factor for everyone like it is for me and others, the engineering and combining system alone makes this new set better. It was a pretty decent letdown that these "ginormous, powerful robots" ended up so flimsy and unstable in toy form with the CW versions. I'm 98% sure I'll be selling my UW Superion. And for that matter, same for my UW Bruticus. As much as I wanted to like that set, the combined form just didn't deliver; not only does it lack in terms of appearance, again, the stability issue pretty much ruined it for me.
I think it's a safe bet that the Protectobots will be next. After Menasor, Defensor was the weakest CW combiner imo. I just hope these all get released next year. Maybe Onslaught will be the CC release for April, and Hot Spot will be the CC figure for August.

For anyone who preordered Silverbolt through Amazon, keep an eye out; my copy is supposed to arrive this Thursday.

Supposedly Powerglide and Swerve are coming next year so that sounds great! Finally be able to knock a big one off the list with I think leaving only Seaspray left.
Can't say I'm all that interested in the others on this list though.

Haven't fully decided on getting any Combaticons yet so Blast Off and brawl are an uncertainty as well as Quintus and Amlagamous Prime.

Till-all-R1 wrote:Supposedly Powerglide and Swerve are coming next year so that sounds great! Finally be able to knock a big one off the list with I think leaving only Seaspray left.
Can't say I'm all that interested in the others on this list though.

Haven't fully decided on getting any Combaticons yet so Blast Off and brawl are an uncertainty as well as Quintus and Amlagamous Prime.

Just heard about these leaked listings as well.

Onslaught will be a Commander Class release. I'm sure there's at least a bit more coming as well; I would think Swindle will be released next year to finish the Combaticons.

Thanks to JTPrime17, we have the entire Age of the Primes line currently scheduled for 2026. It has Big Convoy, of course, but the other leader that year is Universe Razor Claw. The Commander for 2026 is Onslaught, which was easily guessed by us already getting Vortex. The Primes will be rounded out with Quintus (deluxe), Amalgamus and Nexus (both voyagers). And we also get a beloved Beast Wars character Quickstrike. Here is the list, let us know which you are most looking forward to.

Deluxe:
Tra Gen Prime Dlx Quintus Prime
Product Number: G2004

Tra Gen Prime Dlx Sureshot
Product Number: G2005

Tra Gen Prime Dlx Blast Off
Product Number: G2006

Tra Gen Prime Dlx Quickstrike
Product Number: G2007

Tra Gen Prime Dlx Smokescreen
Product Number: G2008

Tra Gen Prime Dlx Powerglide
Product Number: G2010

Tra Gen Prime Dlx Swerve
Product Number: G2011

Tra Gen Prime Dlx Animated Ratchet
Product Number: G2012

Tra Gen Prime Dlx Prime Cliffjumper
Product Number: G2018

Voyager:
Tra Gen Prime Voy Amalgamous Prime
Product Number: G1996

Tra Gen Prime Voy Brawl
Product Number: G1997

Tra Gen Prime Voy Animated Wreckgar
Product Number: G1998

Tra Gen Prime Voy Armada Sideways
Product Number: G1999

Tra Gen Prime Voy Nexus Prime
Product Number: G2001

Leader:
Tra Gen Prime LDR Big Convoy
Product Number: G1906

Tra Gen Prime LDR Universe Razorclaw
Product Number: G1907

Commander:
Tra Gen Prime Cmdr Onslaught

So Brawl is a voyager but Blast Off isn't? I guess Onslaught won't have the same setup as Motormaster and Silverbolt. And this means we're getting a voyager Swindle.

Will that Prime Cliffjumper be the one from the Target 4-pack?

Sureshot is getting a release, I thought he was cancelled.

Still no Seaspray, but it's good to see Quickstrike. Probably pass on all the others.

Rodimus Prime wrote:Sureshot is getting a release, I thought he was cancelled.

IIRC, I think the canceled release was for one of the Legacy lines, meaning it's getting revived for AOTP instead.

Sabrblade wrote:

Rodimus Prime wrote:Sureshot is getting a release, I thought he was cancelled.

IIRC, I think the canceled release was for one of the Legacy lines, meaning it's getting revived for AOTP instead.

But we can assume it's the figure that was intended earlier, correct?

Now I wonder if we'll get a new, actual Targetmaster Crosshairs.

Rodimus Prime wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Rodimus Prime wrote:Sureshot is getting a release, I thought he was cancelled.

IIRC, I think the canceled release was for one of the Legacy lines, meaning it's getting revived for AOTP instead.

But we can assume it's the figure that was intended earlier, correct?

Now I wonder if we'll get a new, actual Targetmaster Crosshairs.

That would me nice, but I think Point Blank's in more need of another redo, preferably a Voyager if that's what it takes to get all his accessories and proportions right. Someday.

But yeah, Crosshairs also deserves a better vehicle mode than Siege gave him. It's kind of an inversion of how the 3 '87 'Con Targetmasters came out so good in TR, but only Triggerhappy was easy to find. I have high hopes for Sureshot, but I always liked PB and CS so much better that a perfect AotP toy of him would ironically be kind of frustrating.

Then again, I've hung onto my Roulette this long to reenact the sharpshooting competition from his TFU entry...

I’m disappointed that Nexus will almost definitely not be a combiner. I know that in the AOTP box arts he’s based on his Aligned iteration, I was just hoping that they would do something combinery.

Finally, Powerglide! I wonder what his release in the E-Hobby "Gobots" colors would be?

No Aerialbots? So we'll have Bruticus and Superion missing two limbs each?

~ Grim

-Kanrabat- wrote:Finally, Powerglide! I wonder what his release in the E-Hobby "Gobots" colors would be?

Wouldn't it be this guy?

william-james88 wrote:Tra Gen Prime Voy Armada Sideways
Product Number: G1999

This is the most surprising one to me for a few reasons

First of all, with Cybertron Sideways coming out, I had all but given up hope of an Armada Sideways releasing.

Secondly, he's a Voyager? That makes me wonder if he might be deluxe-sized and come with his Minicons.

Definitely looking at Blastoff,
Maybe Smokescreen to complete my Datsuns.
Brawl, though why is he a voyager? Is he including the Bruticus thigh?
Powerglide definitely
Hopefully, Armada Sideways is not a Walmart capsule elusive like Cybertron Sideways.
And Onslaught.

Swindle is going to be the last guy?

#1 Signal Lancer fan wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Tra Gen Prime Voy Armada Sideways
Product Number: G1999

This is the most surprising one to me for a few reasons

First of all, with Cybertron Sideways coming out, I had all but given up hope of an Armada Sideways releasing.

Secondly, he's a Voyager? That makes me wonder if he might be deluxe-sized and come with his Minicons.

He's the only one that actually requires his mini-cons. So it makes sense to make him a voyager to be able to include them.

Without his minicon his main gimmick is rendered moot.

I just hope he's not a Walmart capsule exclusive.

RiddlerJ wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:Finally, Powerglide! I wonder what his release in the E-Hobby "Gobots" colors would be?

Wouldn't it be this guy?

G1-toy_BadBoy.jpg

Yup.

But it would most likely be part of a 2 pack or a 3 pack, exclusive to Amazon or whatnot. I wonder who his box partner(s) would be?

Whifflefire wrote:"Big Prime" would be hysterical, however unlikely.

I was going to suggest "Mammuthus Prime" as a joke, but that actually works, the more I think about it.

On this topic, I was just reading that the character was named 'Slammoth' in Beast Wars: Uprising.

Perhaps Slammoth Prime?

Or they could name him Domitius Major, after this Maximal sharing the mold from IDW's 2005 run

#1 Signal Lancer fan wrote:

Whifflefire wrote:"Big Prime" would be hysterical, however unlikely.

I was going to suggest "Mammuthus Prime" as a joke, but that actually works, the more I think about it.

On this topic, I was just reading that the character was named 'Slammoth' in Beast Wars: Uprising.

That was done because "Slammoth" was one of the names Hasbro was considering for the Fan Built Combiner poll back in Combiner Wars that resulted in the creation of Victorion, and Jim Sorenson liked the name so much that he wanted to give it some form of official use since it didn't win the name poll over "Victorion".

-Kanrabat- wrote:

RiddlerJ wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:Finally, Powerglide! I wonder what his release in the E-Hobby "Gobots" colors would be?

Wouldn't it be this guy?

G1-toy_BadBoy.jpg

Yup.

But it would most likely be part of a 2 pack or a 3 pack, exclusive to Amazon or whatnot. I wonder who his box partner(s) would be?

They could do like the did with the Puffer/Road Ranger two pack, and give two versions of the same mold. Bad Boy and Viper.