Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

[Steevy Maximus]

I guess Chuck splurged on all the available stuff. Basically, all the Battle Masters are some sort of butt blasters, at this stage.

I find it interesting how much shared engineering there is between the Weaponizers and Combiner Optimus Primal. The biggest mechanical design difference is in the arms: the Weaponizers features the adjustable shoulder pads and extended range with the ball jointed elbow.
But they are only similar on that engineering front. I actually think the Combiner executes the design a little better in terms of the position of the beast head and the increased colors. The angled beast head works well on the Combiner and allows for a more “natural”
I really DO like the increased colors on the Combiner, but the more dull deco is probably more accurate to the film.

For those with a bunch of “accessory bots”, the Beast Alliance toys, as a whole, are LOADED with ports.

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

I guess Chuck splurged on all the available stuff. Basically, all the Battle Masters are some sort of butt blasters, at this stage.

I find it interesting how much shared engineering there is between the Weaponizers and Combiner Optimus Primal. The biggest mechanical design difference is in the arms: the Weaponizers features the adjustable shoulder pads and extended range with the ball jointed elbow.
But they are only similar on that engineering front. I actually think the Combiner executes the design a little better in terms of the position of the beast head and the increased colors. The angled beast head works well on the Combiner and allows for a more “natural”
I really DO like the increased colors on the Combiner, but the more dull deco is probably more accurate to the film.

For those with a bunch of “accessory bots”, the Beast Alliance toys, as a whole, are LOADED with ports.

Yes, I wish the Legacy/Kingdom BW toys had some more ports, so that they could interact more with the fossilizer.

Also, I would have liked the armour bots to be more like the Duocons, with two windows forming half of a robot. If they had good articulation, I would have bought them probably. However, unless it's addressed in the film, it's odd to see a Decepticon (Skullcruncher/not-Magaligator) combine with a Maximal (Optimus). Personally, I would have liked them to create new versions of the BW Mutants like this, such as BW Mutant Soundwave, who was the combination of bat and crocodile (which could then be recoloured as Megalligator and Convobat respectively.

Although I've ordered the to individual weaponisers (to go with my existing Rhinox, Cheetor and possibly Megaligator Headmaster (Japanese exclusive), I didn't bother with the two double-pack sets in the video above as I doubt want the bigger figures. Why they didn't either make partners that "should" go with each character (as they've done with Scorponok and his scorpion partner), or sell Chain Claw and non-Tigatron together/individually is beyond me. Hopefully, they'll released then as recolours individually? I hope not-Skullcruncher gets released in Gatoraider colours! Failing that, I'll probably repaint the grey bits green myself.

 

[Steevy Maximus]

Just for general information, since TFW2005 is giving a skewed perspective:

Hasbro's street date/on shelf date/whatever is April 10, from everything I've seen. April 10 seems to be the "magic day" for about ALL of Hasbro's summer releases.
If you find it early, GREAT. But don't be EXPECTING retailers to have this stuff out until on or after that date.

 

[Steevy Maximus]

Although I've ordered the to individual weaponisers (to go with my existing Rhinox, Cheetor and possibly Megaligator Headmaster (Japanese exclusive), I didn't bother with the two double-pack sets in the video above as I doubt want the bigger figures. Why they didn't either make partners that "should" go with each character (as they've done with Scorponok and his scorpion partner), or sell Chain Claw and non-Tigatron together/individually is beyond me. Hopefully, they'll released then as recolours individually? I hope not-Skullcruncher gets released in Gatoraider colours! Failing that, I'll probably repaint the grey bits green myself.

As always, I'd suggest patience. Hasbro likes their repaints, so it would not surprise me if some of those two packs don't end up in the Battle Master single assortment later on.
This line is apt to last until next spring, that's a good 4-5 waves worth of time.

 

[Steevy Maximus]

ROTB Mainline Voyager Optimus Primal Possible First Look

Just in via an eBay auction is what seems to be our first look at the upcoming ROTB mainline Voyager Optimus Primal! The figure is shown only in robot mode in these photos, although the gorilla mode head is visible in one of them. We recommend taking this as a rumor until we get official...

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Man, I was hoping the Core Voyager Primal wouldn't end up so monochrome...

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

With a little paint, it could pass as Nemesis Primal?

 

[Lobjob]

I don't think he is in anyway organized properly.

 

[Steevy Maximus]

I don't think he is in anyway organized properly.

You talking about the design, the deco, the mistransformation or questionable engineering, the stagnant pictures or what?

 

[Sabrblade]

This is par for the course for the live action movies, unfortunately. If you're not a sleek street vehicle, you get no snazzy paint job. Instead, you get variations of gray, tan, brown, and other muted color shades.

 

[Steevy Maximus]

LOTS of new things leaked today!
Mexico City put out gobs of movie toys, including Core Voyager Optimus Primal. Images from the back of the box revealed an alternate deco for the figure. Also revealed was an Authentics Megatron packaged in a RotB styled packaging INCLUDING a first look at a new movie styled design. This might be the abandoned Bumblebee movie Megatron design that is rumored to be on deck for Studio Series. Also seen was a RotB packaged Authentics Titan Changer Cheetor.

Transformers Rise Of The Beasts Mainline Voyager Optimus Primal & Optimus Prime And Titan Changers Cheetor Out In Mexico

Via a post in the Transformers Ñ posteo 2: Roller's Dejavú Facebook group we can report our first world sighting of the new Transformers Rise Of The Beasts Mainline Voyager Optimus Prime & Optimus Primal and Titan Changers Cheetor at Mexican retail. The recently revealed Rise Of The Beasts...

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Megatron

First Look at New ROTB Packaging Megatron Boxart – Bumblebee Movie Megatron Design Finally Revealed?

We have an interesting discovery for the fandom tonight. As had been reported earlier, new ROTB toys are starting to be found in stores. One of them features a new Megatron boxart design we haven't seen before. This is leading some to speculate it could be the fabled Bumblebee movie Megatron...

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AND Bumblebee movie toys are reappearing in RotB packaging sporting a new label: Autobots Unite. The name was previously used during The Last Knight to encompass Walmart exclusive items. Given the images appear to be from an international Walmart, I presume that will be the case as well. The labels refer to these as both “Spark Racers” and “MV7 Capsule”. Seen are Speed Series Bumblebee and Barricade and Power Series Megatron and Battletrap (Ironhide redeco). Both figures from the Power Series appear to come with the Energon core thingys, even though Megatron didn’t originally.

Transformers Bumblebee Movie Toys Re-Released For Rise Of The Beasts?

We have quite an unexpected sighting to share with you. Some images have surface over the internet, showing what seems to be some past Bumblebee Movie Repack toys for the Transformers Rise Of The Beasts Mainline. We have Bumblebee Movie Energon Igniters Power Series Megatron, Speed Series...

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AND in the UK, there was visual confirmation that, YES, the Core Deluxe figures (which we’ve seen as part of Target exclusive 3 packs) WILL indeed be released individually. Note that, if Hasbro/Hasbro UK follow usual currency conversion, the Core Deluxe figures may retail for $25 in the US, which makes the Target exclusive packs more cost effective means for purchasing the figures if you plan to get most.

Transformers Rise Of The Beasts Mainline Deluxe Airazor Single Release In-Package Images

We have another unexpected Rise Of The Beasts Mainline release to share with you. We have our first in-package images of the Transformers Rise Of The Beasts Mainline Deluxe Airazor single release. This Airazor figure was supposed to be part of the second Target exclusive Jungle Mission 3-pack...

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Wheugh

 

[Steevy Maximus]

The Core Voyager Primal thing irks me. I hope Hasbro will address that next week when they (presumably) reveal all these toys. It’s a really baffling situation: the promo images don’t appear to actually have any major “structural” differences with the final toy. Even the number and location of paint apps all appear to be the same.
But using the bronze and dark blue/black against some of the grey parts just “pops” better than the silver blob we appear to have ended up with. Even the Weaponizer opted to use a darker “base plastic” so that the silver actually pops against it. Just the “grey on silver” deco just seems so at odds with everything from film accuracy to just simple appealing aesthetics. And I’m not sure “film accuracy” is a huge concern given how many Primal toys eschew the black and silver/bronze and just slapped dark blue on his robot elements. Much less how many of the Core Deluxe beasts vary from their final appearance.

The greatest irony is that, compared to the images and video we’ve seen of Primal, the black and gold actually seems more reflective of his final appearance. Hopefully, we’ll get a running change or some sort of exclusive that will use this deco.
Here’s his official marketing render from the Tomy website:

New Transformers Rise Of The Beasts Official Character Art

Via the official Takara Tomy Website we can share for you new Transformers Rise Of The Beasts official character art images for your viewing pleasure. We have images of the control art of: Optimus Prime Bumblebee Mirage Arcee Optimus Primal (Full robot mode) Cheetor (beast mode) Rhinox (beast...

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[PrimalxConvoy]

Possible "Bikkuriman" & Rise of the Beasts Collaboration Stickers and Sweets Collaboration in Japan?

Lotte Co., Ltd. 1st of April, 2023 09:00

The 1st of April, 2023 is the Commemoration of "Bikkuriman Day!" For the first time in the history of Bikkuriman comes the "Bikkuriman x Transformers" collaboration!

Lotte Co., Ltd. announces that the first collaboration between the popular content "Transformers" (Takara Tomy Co., Ltd.) and "Bikkuriman" ("Surprise Man") has been decided. Transformers will release the latest live-action movie "Transformers - Rise of the Beasts" on Friday, the 4th of August, 2023.

In addition, prior to the movie release, a selection broadcast version of the CG robot animation broadcasted in 1997-1998, "Beast Wars - Super Life Form Transformers" will be re-broadcast on the "TV Tokyo 6" network from 9:15 am on the 2nd of April. Please look forward to the detailed follow-up announcement of what kind of collaboration it will be!

What is "Transformers"?
"Transformers" is a content created by Takara Tomy Co., Ltd. that originates from Japanese toys. The second concept and the grand story of super robot lifeforms that can transform freely fight in space. After the toys were released in the United States in 1984, animation and comics became a big hit, and in 1985 toy sales and animation started in Japan. From 2007, Steven Spielberg and Michael Bay made it into a live-action movie in Hollywood, and it became a big hit all over the world, with sales of more than 700 million units (as of July 2022) in more than 130 countries and regions around the world. Among them, the Beast Wars series has recorded top-class sales numbers, even in the history of Transformers toys.

What is “Bikkuriman Day”?
In 2015, the 1st of April, was established as "Bikkuriman Day", linking it to the concept of Bikkuriman (a character who surprises people) to a date where people are usually surprised.

(Source: - https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002000.000002360.html )

For those that aren't familiar with "Bikkuriman", they're a staple sweet/chocolate bar that can be found in most convenience stores, supermarket sweet aisles and sweet shops in Japan. They're cheap wafer sandwiches, with thin layers of chocolate between them, with a large square (sometimes foil/hologram backed) stickers of various characters (created by the Lotte snack company). Sometimes, they do collaborations with other franchises (such as Star Wars or Transformers). They've even had an animated show.

More info here:

- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bikkuriman

 

[Steevy Maximus]

Hmmmm, reportedly Spark Racer (Energon Speed Series) Optimus Prime was found at a Mejier in Illinois. Maybe not a store exclusive?

Rise of the Beasts Mainline revealed

Oh my god ...it’s beautiful.

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[Steevy Maximus]

More toys? OF COURSE more toys!
First off, more images of Voyager Primal, including better transformed images. I dig the design and what it has going on, but I’m left so “meh” by the dull as frick deco job. Again, I’m REALLY hoping Hasbro has plans to either running change or some sort of repaint planned to better utilize the tooling.

Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts Mainline Voyager Optimus Primal In-Hand Images

Courtesy of 2005 Boards member Negronicus for sharing in our boards our first proper in-hand images of the new Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts Mainline Voyager Optimus Primal. Revealed some days ago and found only in Mexico so far, this is a completely new Voyager mold of the Maximal leader. We...

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I guess Mexico said “forget that street date” and is just chucking new toys out. Found is a Flex Changer Cheetor (sharing design cues with the Core Deluxe and Titan Changer versions) as well as more Autobot Unite repacks/repaints. Power Series Camero BB will be joining Megatron and “Battletrap”, while the Nitro Series is being brought back with Optimus Prime and Starscream, a repainted Nitro Blitzwing.

First Look At Transformers Rise Of The Beasts Flex Changers Cheetor, “Autobots Unite” Starscream, Optimus & Bumblebee (Bumblebee Movie )

And thanks to Transformers Ñ posteo 2: Roller's Dejavú Facebook group we can share for you even more Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts mainline toys that have showed up in Mexico. First, we have our first look at a new Flex-Changers Cheetor toy we haven't seen before. it's a new mold for this...

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[PrimalxConvoy]

 

[CoffeeHorse]

Every Movie Megatron toy has had more color than this.

 

[PrimalxConvoy]

Every Movie Megatron toy has had more color than this.

Perhaps he's dead?

 

[Lobjob]

You talking about the design, the deco, the mistransformation or questionable engineering, the stagnant pictures or what?

The mistransformation, so I'll give it some slack.

 

[ZacWilliam1]

Target today had some of the Weapon Beasts and the Buzzworthy Three Pack.

Sadly they had 3 Weapon Cheetors, 1 Weapon Rhinox and no Gators. I really wanted the gator.

-ZacWilliam, I grabbed the Rhinox in case someone ever makes an updated Skyfall. I like him.

 

[Steevy Maximus]

Images from Canada for Weaponizer wave 2, which, thus far, features Wheeljack with Rhinox

First Look At Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts Beast Weaponizer Wheeljack & Rhinox

Via Instagram user @corrupted_1987_ we have our first images of the new Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts Beast Weaponizer Wheeljack & Rhinox. This new Beast Weaponizer 2-pack was found at Real Canadian Superstore in East Vancouver, Canada. It's a completely new Wheeljack mold with a redeco of...

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Rhinox has different deco and some different secondary plastic colors. Different, but not astoundingly so. But it does give hope that other Weaponizer offerings like Aerostripe and Chainclaw being given alternative release venues for those…unimpressed…with the other figure.

I believe there are listings for Mirage, Arcee and Scourge in this assortment as well.