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It feels like we've waited an eternity for this. If you want to avoid spoilers (wait, does that term apply here? Meh), then turn back now. Over on the r/Transformers Subreddit, Redditor "sixthrowshot" has posted a number of in-hand images of the long-awaited upcoming and yet-to-be-revealed Transformers Studio Series '86 Megatron. And here, we're sharing a few of them with you today! If you want to see more, go check out the full gallery over on Reddit! And if you want to discuss it, you can do so in the comments below, or over in our Studio Series discussion thread, which brought this to my attention in the first place (and has further pictures of its own)! Allspark Forums Discord Server X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

It is a world transformed, where things are not what they seem. It is TRANSFORMERS: CYBERWORLD, and Hasbro has released a teaser trailer and revealed the premiere date. TRANSFORMERS: CYBERWORLD debuts on July 12. The series is slated to be 36 5-minute episodes taking place in a videogame-inspired universe, where alliances shift, challenges evolve, and Energon is the key to survival. Join the Allspark today.

From Takara Tomy's X account, we have our first look at several upcoming Studio Series figures, including our first image (doctored though it may be) of SS86 Megatron. The picture is posterized and blackened to hide details, but we can still get a decent look at upcoming figures including (from left to right) 86 Series Scavenger 86 Series Mixmaster TF One Starscream TF One Elita One 86 Megatron Want to discuss these upcoming figures on the forum? Come to the Studio Series Thread HERE. Not yet a member? Join today! Allspark Forums Discord Server X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

From Amazon Japan, we have the official reveal of Wave 3 of Takara's Transformers Wild King toyline! This wave features redecos of the two core bots as Nemesis Prime and Shadow Megatron, each coming with an energy beast partner: Lavamuleta, a fire-element bull, for Nemesis Prime and Frost Saber, a water-element saber-toothed tiger, for Shadow Megatron. Additionally, stand-alone energy beast Abyss Rain, a water-element stegosaurus, is available to complete your full set of dinosaur limbs. A gallery of all is below, along with links to the Amazon Japan product pages: Abyss Rain Nemesis Prime / Lavamuleta Shadow Megatron / Frost Saber Want to discuss these toys, or anything relating to the new Transformers Wild King line? Check out our forum thread here! Not yet a member? Join Today! Allspark Forums Discord Server X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

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We have a newsletter from BigBadToyStore. -------------- NEW PRE-ORDERS -------------- Yujiro Hanma joins Baki in the Storm Arena 1/12 scale action figure line! ThunderCats Ho! Inspired by the animated classic series ThunderCats, these 7" DELUXE action figures capture all the beloved charm of the characters. From the sixth installment of the Halloween movie series, The Curse of Michael Myers, the iconic serial killer is back and ready to wreak havoc on Haddonfield as he kills for the Cult of Thorn. Standing in 7-inch scale, this Ultimate Michael Myers action figure includes interchangeable heads, removed mask, multiple interchangeable hands, axe, machete, crowbar, kitchen knives, bag of runes, sacrificial candles, bundle of syringes, and pumpkin. The Rambo Big Rubber Guy figure is a highly detailed and lifelike collectible, capturing the iconic action hero in all his muscular glory. Hatsune Miku, the nationally popular virtual singer, is turned into a figure in sporty training wear! With the full-body movement that is unique to Amazing Yamaguchi, including arm movements to thrust out punches, the lineup of four interchangeable faces features lively expressions. You can enjoy Miku's charm in a way that is different from the music stage. Who will survive and what will be left of them. Straight from the blood-soaked backroads of Texas, Leatherface joins the 5 Points lineup and is ready to carve out a place in your collection! ------------ NEW ARRIVALS ------------ Caught in the heart of a Gamma Bomb explosion, Dr. Bruce Banner now finds himself transformed into a powerful, dark, and distorted reflection of himself– the Incredible Hulk. This officially-licensed Hasbro Marvel Legends deluxe action figure is bursting with 11 accessories, including 2 alternate heads, 4 alternate hands, 3 thunderclap effects, and a missile to pose Hulk catching and ripping apart. New Masters of the Universe: Origins and Masterverse figures have arrived! A Gentle Giant LTD release and BigBadToyStore exclusive!! Boba Fett is back, and the mysterious mercenary stands revealed! He’s settled into the life of daimyo on Tatooine and become more comfortable removing his Mandalorian helmet. Boba Fett now shows his face frequently on the streets of Mos Espa. Attention, metalheads! Celebrate Iron Maiden's Future Past World Tour with their iconic heavy metal mascot, Eddie! Since 1980, Eddie has adorned the band's legendary album covers. This NECA Ultimate action figure 2-pack pays tribute to Eddie in two forms! Two new Jurassic World Hammond Collection figures have arrived with the Triceratops and Scutosaurus. The iconic residents of Sesame Street have received NECA's Ultimate treatment!

We're less than a month away from the release of Skybound's Transformers Compendium, Volume 1 trade paperback, and -- well, "trade" is kind of a funny term in this case. At least, if you think about the word in terms of "trading" it to someone else. This volume encompasses roughly half of the original Marvel Comics run of what we now retroactively refer to as "Generation 1." That's The Transformers #1-46, as well as the complete four-issue The Transformers: Headmasters miniseries, and amounts to roughly 1,200 pages. So, you might be wondering, "Just how much is that? How tall is a book with 1,200 pages?" Well, to answer your question, we've got Simon Furman, with possibly one of the most Simon Furman-esque answers to the question, per the picture he posted to SMOKAT of his advance copy: As you can see, it's just under one Head tall. And yes, this entire post exists purely in service to that joke. Don't take this from me. I've had a long weekend. Says the man himself, "Now THAT is a doorstop-sized* read! #Transformers #skybound *Death's Head figure for scale, yes?" If you're interested in acquiring one of these bad-boys for yourself (and remember, this is only around half the 80-issue-plus-mini-series run), then you still have time to scrounge up $64.99 before its June 10th release. Think you've got enough room for the full run on your shelf? Thanks to David Minter for the tip! Allspark Forums Discord Server X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

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The Shizuoka Hobby Show is running in Japan, exhibiting a wide variety of models and toys including a display of upcoming Transformers figures from Tomy. First up is a picture of the main display showcasing: The Studio Series Constructions / Masterpiece Hauler / MPG-17 Optimus Prime Style Gen / Hearts of Steel Optimus and Starscream A Missing Link Anime-Styled Bumblebee and Cliffjumper 2-pack / RiD Skybyte / Vortex / Trypticon repack A grey prototype of the upcoming Macross x Transformers Crossover Basara Convoy TRIPLE Crossover Zoids x Diaclone x Transformers Shield D Prime And finally, a teaser image for the upcoming Evangelion x Transformers Crossover: Want to discuss these reveals? Come join us in the Japanese Transformers News thread on the forums! Not yet a member? Join today! Allspark Forums Discord Server Twitter/X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

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Hey, remember the time Allspark sponsor TFSource (among others) wanted to talk to us about the impact tariffs would have on us and their business? Yeah, good times. Well, there's been an update. From an email on the evening of Thursday, May 8th, they write: So, does this make you excited? Has your stress been reduced? Tell us in the comments below, or join in the "Hasbr-uh-oh" thread that is already in progress. Side note: That header pic is from the email itself. I didn't make it up myself this time. Allspark Forums Discord Server Twitter/X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

We have a newsletter from BigBadToyStore. -------------- NEW PRE-ORDERS -------------- Masters of the Universe and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles worlds collide in the new Turtles of Grayskull line of figures by Mattel! New Star Wars figures are now available in the Black Series and Vintage Collections! A variety of new comics and graphic novels have gone up over the past week. New t-shirts from Popeye to Top Gun are also available. Behold the Sorcerer’s Potion Light now available in two NEW tonic colors: red or blue. From Kotobukiya’s HORROR BISHOUJO series, Chucky is finally back! Unleash the power of the ultimate dragon! The Blue-Eyes White Dragon statue recreates its legendary pose in stunning detail. Infinite Statue are delighted to unveil a brand-new line of 1/6 scale action figures inspired by the beloved Japanese anime Lupin the 3rd Part IV: The Italian Adventure. This collection brings the charm, style, and intrigue of Lupin and his gang to life like never before, starting with the legendary duo, Lupin III and Daisuke Jigen! ------------ NEW ARRIVALS ------------ Bring the iconic mascot of breakfast champions to your collection with the Kellogg's Frosted Flakes® Tony the Tiger 1:12 scale action figure by Jada Toys! This highly detailed collectible captures the larger-than-life personality of Tony the Tiger, the beloved cereal icon who has been inspiring generations with his great attitude and unstoppable energy. New Godzilla action figures are now in stock from Hiya Toys! From "METAL GEAR SOLID" comes a rerelease of the Nendoroid of the main character of the series, the infiltration specialist Solid Snake! The rough look of his character has been preserved while still giving him the cuter appearance provided by the Nendoroid design! From the critically acclaimed anime film Ghost in the Shell comes the next entry in the Pop Up Parade L line: the Major of Section 9, Motoko Kusanagi! Lakeshore Records has released Fallout: Soothing Sounds of the Apocalypse-a 12-song collection of hits from the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s on distinctive blue smoke colored vinyl.

We have a newsletter from TFSource. New Preorders! - MB-32 Armour Eagle | Fans Hobby Master Builder - MX-22M Commander Stack Metallic Version | X-Transbots MasterX - Transformers Masterpiece G MPG-17 Optimus Prime Style Gen. T-Spark - Red Alert MDLX Scale Collectible Figure | Transformers | Threezero - DK-57G Upgrade Kit for Transformers: Legacy United Leader Armada Universe Galvatron | DNA Design - DK-57M Upgrade Kit for Transformers: Legacy United Titan Armada Universe Tidal Wave and Leader Armada Universe Galvatron | DNA Design - CANG-TOYS Trans Age Longyan Combiner TA-HYL004 Brontosolid Hero Class - Voltron Retro Toy Edition ROBO-DOU Collectible Figure | Voltron: Defender Of The Universe | threezero - Newage the Legendary Heroes H27U David Energon Universe Version and H69 William - CANG-TOYS Trans Age TA-HCZ002 Axeetle Insect Squad Series - Fans Toys FT-32C Gaudi New Instock Items! - AMT-01 Rodimus T-Spark | Transformers Adamas Machina - IF-EX71 Fang of Botis | Iron Factory - PS-22 Ventus | Mastermind Creations Ocular Max Perfection Series | Maximus Pro Combiner - Diaclone Reboot D-06 D Vehicles Wave 6 - Fans Toys FT-32B Wright - MF-54B Black Microscope | Mech Fans Toys - MX-27T Janssen Youth Version | X-Transbots - TM-31 Tactical Mover Hors Versaulter F Thrust Unit Storm Saver | Diaclone Reboot - Troublemaker DX Combiner Set of 8 | Devil Saviour Construction Combiner - H66 Bombur and H68 Bofur Set of 2 | Newage the Legendary Heroes ________________________ ________________________ Have you signed up for Source Points yet? Earn points with every purchase towards Freebies! Accumulated points and want to redeem them? Click the following link to enroll or redeem your points today! Source Points - TF Source ________________________ ________________________ Become a fan of TFSource today! Why go to the store when you can go to the SOURCE! ________________________ You can also follow us on Twitter!

It's time once again to dock like wild, as the newest episode of Transformers: Wild King has landed on YouTube! And if you loved those episodes of Beast Wars where Optimus Primal rode atop Rhinox like they were Donkey Kong and Rambi, well then, maybe this episode has a little something for you. Or maybe not. In any case, here's the Japanese version, which actually came out 12 days ago: Seems that one of the new characters has a verbal tic that took False Prime, Sabrblade, and the TFWiki crew a bit of time to fully understand. But they got it done, and here are the fruits of their labor! So, how about those new guys, eh? And of course, if you're new to this whole wild king-thing, you can go back and view the previous episodes here. When you're done, you can talk about this episode below, or join in over in the 'New "Wildocking" Animal Limb Combiners from TakaraTomy' thread (should probably update that title...) on our forums! Allspark Forums Discord Server Twitter/X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

We have a newsletter from BigBadToyStore. -------------- NEW PRE-ORDERS -------------- threezero and Marvel Studios are excited to present the DLX Iron Man Mark 3 (Battle Damaged) as the upcoming release in the Marvel DLX series. From Fede Alvarez's hit 2024 film, Alien: Romulus, comes the return of the famous Xenomorph that started it all! After a brutal battle against the Weyland-Yutani security forces, the alien hangs suspended in the ceiling of the ship's lab when its acid blood burns a hole through the floor... the very blood that gave scientists access to the DNA of the ultimate killing machine. This deluxe figure from NECA features posable wires to hang the maimed Xenomorph and includes a display piece of the acid-burned lab ceiling designed for mounting on your wall or ceiling. The reign of Papa V Perpetua is upon us—resplendent, commanding, and steeped in the dark pageantry that has made Ghost a force to be reckoned with. With each new era, The Clergy’s unholy frontman evolves, and now, Super7 is summoning his latest incarnation to take center stage in your collection! From the anime Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, the strongest warrior, the Black Luster Soldier, is now available in Revoltech! From Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger comes the Memorial Edition of the Dino Buckler, the main transformation item from the series! ------------ NEW ARRIVALS ------------ The three latest Masters of the Universe: Origins action figures to arrive are Faker, Leech and Catra in the Cartoon Collection! Bring the excitement and wonder of the Marvel Universe to your collection with Hasbro Marvel Legends Dark Avengers Warbird figure! Unite your favorite characters from across the world of Transformers robots into your collection with the Transformers Age of the Primes Leader Class The Thirteen Megatronus the Fallen action figure!From the ever-popular anime series “ONE PIECE”, S.H.Figuarts is releasing SHANKS ＆ MONKEY D. LUFFY -CHILDHOOD-!! Shanks’ cloak is made from cloth material with wire inside, so you can also position it as you envisioned. The legendary monster Dark Magician, from Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, is joining the S.H.MonsterArts series! The incredible sculpting, movement, and coloring have been thoroughly researched based on the scenes in the show, bringing the legendary duel to life!

TakaraTomy Mall has posted listings with pictures for the next wave of Wildking Limbs! The listings include: Ignite Leo the fire-elemental lion, Spirituan the earth-elemental Spinosaur, Drillnohorn, the earth-elemental Rhino, and Thunderbeak, the lightning-elemental Pterodactyl. In addition to forming a limb, Thunderbeak can also attach to the back of either Optimus or Megatron as wings as well as providing a new 5-element breastplate! See the gallery below for images of all four in all modes. Want to discuss these toys, or anything relating to the new Transformers Wild King line? Check out our forum thread here! Not yet a member? Join Today! Allspark Forums Discord Server X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

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Virtually every fan growing up with Transformers in the 80s was drawn to its unique aesthetic, which brought an alien world of shape-shifting cars and jets and other things to undeniable, imagination-stoking life. One of the most striking visual anchors for Generation 1 was the classic back-of-box mural depicting Autobots and Decepticons waging a pitched battle in space. This artwork, as well as later pieces like the Transformers book Sun Raid cover and inner illustrations, is credited to noted science fiction artist David Schleinkofer, who also did pieces for Hot Wheels storybooks as well as box art for various computer games like Absolute Zero. Schleinkofer recently passed away on April 20, 2025, of Lou Gehrig's disease, as reported by comics website downthetubes.net, from which many of these images are mirrored. Schleinkofer's signature airbrushed style graced many works in the 70s and 80s, and he left his visually immersive mark on various franchises, including Battlestar Galactica, Sim City, and Robotech. His art also saw publication in the likes of Asimov Sci-Fi Magazine and Cosmopolitan. In the 90s, his work shifted more toward fine art and landscapes, as well as paperback covers via commission. An interview with Schleinkofer was shared in 2013 on the alt.toys.transformers group, and can still be checked out. You can check out David Schleinkofer's Flickr page here. Allspark Forums Discord Server X Facebook Page Bluesky Instagram

We have a newsletter from BigBadToyStore. -------------- NEW PRE-ORDERS -------------- Optimus Prime is the largest, strongest, and wisest of all Autobots. He feels his role is the protection of all life, including Earth-life. Re-experience the nostalgia of your favorite G1 action figures with the Transformers Retro Optimus Prime toy! This vintage G1 Optimus Prime toy is an authentic reissue of the original G1 release. Bring the excitement and wonder of the Marvel Universe to your collection with Hasbro Marvel Legends Punisher action figure! This collectible 6-inch scale Marvel figure is detailed to look like the character's appearance in Marvel Television's Daredevil: Born Again. Always ready for fun, whether he’s playing, learning, or giving big monster hugs, Elmo’s playful personality and innocent curiosity has delighted fans of all ages for decades. This 3.75” scale, articulated Sesame Street ReAction Figure of Elmo captures the beloved little monster’s boundless energy and curiosity. Premium Collectibles Studio presents the Gargoyles - Goliath and Lexington 1/4 Scale Statue, the first in a line of exciting new collectibles based on the characters from the hit animated series, Gargoyles! ------------ NEW ARRIVALS ------------ New anime S.H.Figuarts action figures are here with releases from One Piece, Naruto: Shippuden, My Hero Academia, Dragon Ball and more! Capcom, Iconiq Studios, and TBLeague are proud to present the next figure in our Street Fighter series, the highly detailed 1/6 scale Akuma. Featuring our specially developed seamless body that is fully articulated and capable of replicating Akuma's signature special attacks. From the movie “GODZILLA x KONG: The New Empire”, S.H.MonsterArts Suko & Mothra are here! METAL ROBOT SPIRITS Strike Freedom Gundam Type II from "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM" is now in stock! Silent Assassin Nina Williams from Tekken 8, the latest in the Tekken series, joins S.H.Figuarts! Detailed to look like the character’s appearance at the conclusion of Marvel's Infinity Gauntlet (1991) comic miniseries, the collectible 6-inch scale Adam Warlock figure is fully articulated with premium design and poseable head, arms, and legs.