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The coalition of Skybound Entertainment, Image Comics, and Hasbro have announced today that things are about to get a little more “special” in their recently-launched Energon Universe of expanded universe comic book titles, which currently includes the Transformers and G.I. Joe franchises, as well as the original IP which kicked the whole thing off, Void Rivals. Energon Universe Special 2024 #1 will serve as “a perfect jumping on point for new readers and a can’t miss for long time fans,” and be available at comic shops on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, and will have five different covers, as follows: Energon Universe Special 2024 #1 Cover A by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer (Lunar Code Coming Soon) Energon Universe Special 2024 #1 Cover B by Lorenzo De Felici (Lunar Code Coming Soon) Energon Universe Special 2024 #1 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) by Tom Reilly (Lunar Code Coming Soon) Energon Universe Special 2024 #1 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Stephen Green (Lunar Code Coming Soon) Energon Universe Special 2024 #1 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Khary Randolph (Lunar Code Coming Soon) If you’re not invested in the Energon Universe just yet, then there’s also good news: The story content of the special will be available the week prior on Saturday, May 4, 2024 — for free — as part of the offerings of Free Comic Book Day. Whichever way you get it, they’re promising three all-new stories with “shocking turns from the juggernaut Energon Universe series and can’t miss first appearances from the worlds of Void Rivals, Transformer, and G.I. Joe.” Energon Universe Special #1 will be available at a price of $3.99 USD in both comic book shops and across digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play. For more information, check out the full press release at Ben’s World of Transformers. Is this the opportunity you’ve been waiting for to see what this new universe of Transformers and G.I. Joe is all about? Or are you already all in, and just eager to get your hands on all the variants? Head over to the “Energon Universe – ongoing Transformers and G.I. Joe comics from Skybound” thread in our forums, and let us know! Not a member? Register now! It’s totally free, save for that teeny little fragment of your Spark that helps sustain our existence! If forums aren’t your bag and you’re more of a social media kid, then you can find us on SMOKAT (that’s the Social Media Once Known As Twitter — just you wait, this’ll catch on better than “X” ever will) @AllsparkNews. Or you can do your web-slinging Into and Across the Metaverse to find our Facebook page, Facebook Group, and Instagram! Or you can go Beyond the Metaverse, and join us on our Discord, Discord.gg/allspark, where our operators are standing by to serve you!

He's got no need for friends, even less for enemies, better use that spot on your collection for Transformers Studio Series 86-07 Leader Dinobot Slug & Daniel Witwicky reissue is now live on Hasbro Pulse, BigBadToyStore and everywhere where fine toys are sold. It's no secret that the Dinobots have been a weird bag for everyone, as they've been a centerpiece in a lot of people's collections but also tend to dissappear in mere instants, but thankfully one of the most prominent, the flamethrower slug gets another go, as he's put up for pre-order and even in stock in certain places, coming in at the Leader-class and teaming up with Daniel (totally not a retool a of Wheelie) so everyone has more chances of getting their Dinobots team closer to completion. Don't forget to get yours through: BigBadToyStore, Hasbro pulse, This is what you call a midknight launch. Join the discussion in our Transformers forum, our Discord Server, our twitter, or our Facebook group!

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Had your fill of new Transformers news yet? Of course you haven’t! That’s why you’re here, right? Let’s see if this whets your appetite for an hour or two. First up is the latest of the Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece Trainbots, Doctor Yellow, who is now listed at the Takara Tomy Mall! Per the website, you can expect this beauty to pull into the station in Late October of 2024, and a ticket will cost you 23,650 yen, or about $158.46 USD as of this writing. Further information goes on to say (via Google Translate): Elsewhere, on the world of Cybertron, we’ve got some new pics from Hasbro PR of the upcoming release of Transformers Legacy United Origin Wheeljack (try saying that five times fast). In addition to the packaging and expected vehicle mode pic, we can also see that Jackie’s (can I call this version of him that? It was more of a Prime thing, but still) armor/piece of Cybertronian road can add another slash to that, as it can form up as wings on his back, and that’s a fact! The price for this long-awaited final piece of the More Than Meets The Eye Part 1 Autobot trio will run you a cool $34.99 USD when he touches down on Earth this Spring. Inquire at your local retailer about the current Shanix conversion rate. Speaking of Wheeljack (as we often are), we finally have some pics from an eBay seller named “Transmimi” that not only show us what the upcoming toon-accurate version of the Autobots’ answer to Doc Brown will look like, but also how he compares to the version from Transformers: War For Cybertron: Earthrise version! That’s actually only a small sample of all the pics they’ve got in their eBay listing, where the item sits at $40 USD and no bids, which honestly isn’t a bad deal. At least, if you own everyone else in the 5-pack and gotta get your ‘Jack on, because you just know the whole thing is probably going to be close to triple-digits, at least. Feeling jacked for ‘Jack? Or have the wheels fallen off this release, as far as your concerned. Not to keep railing on about it, but you can head on over to the “Transformers Legacy Toyline” thread in our forums! Not a member? Register now! It’s totally free, save for that teeny little fragment of your Spark that helps sustain our existence! If forums aren’t your bag and you’re more of a social media kid, then you can find us on SMOKAT (that’s the Social Media Once Known As Twitter — just you wait, this’ll catch on better than “X” ever will) @AllsparkNews. Or you can do your web-slinging Into and Across the Metaverse to find our Facebook page, Facebook Group, and Instagram! Or you can go Beyond the Metaverse, and join us on our Discord, Discord.gg/allspark, where our operators are standing by to serve you!

There is a very interesting test shot for the recent Walmart reissue Starscream currently on eBay. As is typical for test shots, the colors are very far from the final toy, possibly chosen at random. What’s fun about this one is it could easily be some generic background Seeker’s proper color scheme, and I dare say it doesn’t look half bad. See this auction for more details or to place a bid. And if you happen to be the lucky winner, tell us what name you give this Seeker. If you are reading this in the future, see the archived page instead. Join the discussion in our Transformers forum, our Discord Server, our twitter, or our Facebook group!

The official BotCon account has updated their page with more details and what to expect for the upcoming convention. You'll find their press release below: Going to attend? Have you attended before? Have you attended all 30?! Tell us all about it in the newly-created BotCon 2024: The 30th Wreckoning thread in our forums! Not a member? Register now! It’s totally free, save for that teeny little fragment of your Spark that helps sustain our existence! If forums aren’t your bag and you’re more of a social media kid, then you can find us on SMOKAT (that’s the Social Media Once Known As Twitter — just you wait, this’ll catch on better than “X” ever will) @AllsparkNews. Or you can do your web-slinging Into and Across the Metaverse to find our Facebook page, Facebook Group, and Instagram! Or you can go Beyond the Metaverse, and join us on our Discord, Discord.gg/allspark, where our operators are standing by to serve you!

Sad news fellow Transformers fans. Coming in from the AP branch in Oregon, beloved Autobot leader Optimus Prime has revealed he has finally gone totally blind after years of macular-circut degeneration. When questioned, the Autobot's chief medical officer Ratchet noted that Prime's quality of life had not decreased and he will still continue his duties as usual. In response, Decpticon leader only responded "Where is the Allspark?" which was then followed by "CRUSH THE AUTOBOTS." The Decepticon then laughed and turned into a helicopter before proceeding to fly away. Our photographers were able to capture on film the Autobot Leader attempting to adjust to the duties of leadership without the use of his optics. Will he be able to ever wrangle the mischievous Bumblebee? Follow us on X, Facebook and join our Discord to keep up to date on the new challenges facing Optimus!

From IGN, we have our first look at Legacy Leader Class Sandstorm. Hasbro’s Transformer Legacy line is dedicated to celebrating the franchise’s 40-year history through new toys. IGN can exclusively reveal the next addition to the Legacy line, Sandstorm, which hearkens back to the classic animated series The Transformers. Head down to the slideshow gallery below for a closer look at the Transformers Legacy: United Leader Class G1 Triple Changer Sandstorm figure: This Sandstorm figure measures 7.5 inches tall and converts between three different modes – robot mode, dune buggy mode and helicopter mode. The figure comes with accessories like a blaster rifle and rescue stretcher. The Triple Changer Sandstorm figure is priced at $54.99, with the release date still to be announced. Want to discuss this new figure? Head on over to the Legacy Discussion Thread in our forums! Not a member? Register now! It’s totally free, save for that teeny little fragment of your Spark that helps sustain our existence! If forums aren’t your bag and you’re more of a social media kid, then you can find us on SMOKAT (that’s the Social Media Once Known As Twitter — just you wait, this’ll catch on better than “X” ever will) @AllsparkNews. Or you can do your web-slinging Into and Across the Metaverse to find our Facebook page, Facebook Group, and Instagram! Or you can go Beyond the Metaverse, and join us on our Discord, Discord.gg/allspark, where our operators are standing by to serve you!

The Transformers 40th anniversary rolls on, as Hasbro has announced in their press release that Dynamite Entertainment will be launching a new set of Generation 1 themed trading cards! As reported by BWTF.com, the first series of 110 base cards (out of what Hasbro promotes as a 200-card set) will feature artwork from across the brand's history, from international top artists as well as Hasbro's design archives. The previews already show a fascinating array of art from the Marvel comics as well as from the iconic Generation 1 toy packaging! Is grabbing a box in the cards for you this year? Tell us all about it on the Allspark Facebook page, on our partnered Discord at discord.gg/allspark, and on the Allspark Forums !

Yeah, Just Kidding. But we're close! Already sitting a mere 16% away from fully funding, this is one of the quickest campaigns a Transformers Haslab has seen. Speculation abounds for what might come with a hidden third backer tier, only time will tell. To view the campaign's progress and also reserve your copy, head on over to Omega Prime's HasLab page.

We have a newsletter from BigBadToyStore. -------------- NEW PRE-ORDERS -------------- Mandarin Spawn is back in a new BBTS Exclusive Limited Black & White Accent Edition action figure! Emerging from the shadows, Ghost Face slashes his way into the One:12 Collective lineup! threezero and Marvel Studios are thrilled to present the DLX Iron Man Mark 85 as the next figure in the Marvel DLX series-the final and ultimate armor which made its appearance in Avengers: Endgame! TLS is back at it with another set of must have comic bundles! This time Inspired by the masterful artwork from comic legend Mateus Santolouco and fan favorite comic book publisher IDW. Now Godzilla from Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991) joins Hiyatoys EXQUISITE BASIC Series! Tamashii Nations has brand new action figures from Tekken 8, One Piece, Demon Slayer, The Flash, Elden Ring, Gundam and more! The collectible 6-inch-scale Marvel Legends figures are detailed to look like characters from Marvel Studios’ X-Men ‘97. Bring the excitement and wonder of the Marvel Universe to your collection with Hasbro Marvel Legends Nightcrawler and other X-Men action figures. Whether you're a dedicated Star Trek enthusiast or a collector of finely crafted figures, the 1/6 scale Neelix Museum Grade figure offers an unparalleled opportunity to own a piece of Star Trek history. They are feared and revered by all lycanthrope for their wisdom, supernatural power, immense size, and sheer ferocity. Behold the Great Wolves of legend with these two new action figures from LooseCollector! ------------ NEW ARRIVALS ------------ The journey continues! As seen in Peter Jackson's epic Lord of the Rings movies, heroic Hobbit Samwise Gamgee faces off against the dark forces of Suaron! The 5.5" tall Sam includes an Elven cloak and a variety of accessories. Each figure comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Eamon O'Donoghue, sculpted by Gentle Giant Studios! Masters of the Universe and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles worlds collide in the new Turtles of Grayskull line of figures from Mattel! With the help of Zordon, Tommy gains the power of the White Ranger and becomes the new leader of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers in the fight to protect Angel Grove! This 7” scale highly articulated ULTIMATES! figure of the White Ranger features multiple interchangeable heads and hands, two Saba swords, the Sword of Light, and seven orbs. Add to your 1/12 scale mecha army with the Conqueror Mecha Three Aircraft Formation set. This set includes the Blue Stormtrooper, Red Thread, and Bloody Repression Conqueror Mecha. The Game On! Super Action Stuff Set A - Cyber Dagger set by Super Action Stuff set includes over 29 accessories compatible with 1/12 scale action figures! The legendary BRUCE LEE -LEGACY 50th Ver.- joins S.H.Figuarts with plenty of expression and accessory options to let you replicate your favorite scenes! Tails, the reliable younger-brother-like sidekick to Sonic the Hedgehog, has arrived in Nendoroid form!

Word is making the rounds today that José Delbo has passed away at the age of 90, due to causes unknown. For those unfamiliar, Delbo was a prolific Argentine artist whose work spanned a wide range, most notably in comics. These include such titles as Superman, Batman, Aquaman, and Green Arrow, as well as adaptations of television shows into the format, such as The Thundercats, The Twilight Zone, The Brady Bunch, Hogan’s Heroes, Buck Rogers, The Monkees, and The Mod Squad. Of course, we wouldn’t be talking about him in this space were it not for his contributions to Transformers. Specifically, he did covers and interior art for a number of issues throughout the original Marvel comics run in the ’80s. To that end, his pen has touched stories ranging from “Club Con!”, “Monstercon from Mars!”, and “The Interplanetary Wrestling Championship!” to “Yesterday’s Heroes!”, “Deadly Obsession”, and “Rhythms of Darkness!”, among many others. After issue #67, he would go on to work on other titles, including Brute Force and Captain Planet and the Planeteers. In the 1990s, he became a teacher at The Kubert School until 2005. Per artist Steve Lieber, “I met him in my first year at the Kubert school. A great teacher- funny, smart, and unwilling to accept any less than our best effort. ‘Mr. Lieber, your horse looks like a dog. Go home and work.’ I will, José. Thank you.” According to another industry professional, Mark Evanier (whose blog informed us of Delbo’s passing), “José was a charming gentleman and a dedicated craftsman. We could use more like him.” In 2013, he was the recipient of an Inkpot Award at San Diego Comic-Con International. At the dawn of the 2020s, his career would take him in another direction: the blockchain. According to the man himself via his website, “My career took an important turn in July of 2020 when I released my first piece of digital art on the blockchain in the form of a 43 page original digital comic book called Death. Since then, I have had the pleasure of continuing to create pieces of digital art.” He did pretty well for himself in his final years, as according to an article from The LA Times, Delbo became a millionaire through the emerging technology. If you’re interested in finding out more about Delbo’s work, you can check out his Wikipedia page, his official website, and of course, his entry on TFWiki (which also notes some interesting quirks of his from his run in the book). All Transformers-related imagery in this article via TFWiki.

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People around the world — or at least the United States, it kinda varies and frays a bit the further out you get — will be hyping themselves up for “The Big Game” on Sunday, February 11th. As it turns out, that hype even extends to those from the planet Cybertron, as Autobot leader Optimus Prime and Terrorcon leader Scourge get in on the action in a recent ad promoting the event on Paramount Plus: You’d think a guy with an internal fiery glow like Scourge would already be all fired up, but, well… Side note: You’d also think an ad like this that people might actually want to watch would be on Paramount Plus’s own official YouTube channel, but as of this writing? Nope. Go figure. Why is it the actual good (or at least amusing) ads are always the hardest to find? Anyway, this actually came out a few weeks ago, but despite all the Paramount Plus ads one has to endure on YouTube, this one has yet to cross this particular viewer’s screen until they went looking for a different ad they’d heard about… Knock-knock, it’s Knuckles! At least they aren’t further rubbing salt in the wound that we never got a proper Transformers/Sonic the Hedgehog crossover from IDW by not having them appear in the same spot together. Though honestly, I don’t think too many people will be bothered if they do. Get a chuckle from Scourge’s lack of preparation? Tell us all about it, or just check out other bizarre Transformers videos in the Random Transformers Videos thread in our forums! Not a member? Register now! It’s totally free, save for that teeny little fragment of your Spark that helps sustain our existence! If forums aren’t your bag and you’re more of a social media kid, then you can find us on SMOKAT (that’s the Social Media Once Known As Twitter — just you wait, this’ll catch on better than “X” ever will) @AllsparkNews. Or you can do your web-slinging Into and Across the Metaverse to find our Facebook page, Facebook Group, and Instagram! Or you can go Beyond the Metaverse, and join us on our Discord, Discord.gg/allspark, where our operators are standing by to serve you!

An intriguing bit of merchandise has popped up on Amazon Japan. Titled “Transformers Archive Super Encyclopedia Tankobon,” this 112-page softcover book is due to be available on May 13th, 2024, and while there are no previews and you can’t order it just yet, we are given the following description (via Google Translate): “Other projects that can only be read in this book,” eh? Sounds nothing if not intriguing. If you’re Jonesing to get yourself a copy, then head on over here, and keep your eyes peeled for when ordering (pre- or otherwise) opens up. Thanks to PrimalxConvoy for the tip! Planning to grab a copy and reveal its fabulous secrets to your peers upon release, becoming a hero to the community for a week? Tell us all about those plans in the new Japanese Transformers News thread in our forums! Not a member? Register now! It’s totally free, save for that teeny little fragment of your Spark that helps sustain our existence! If forums aren’t your bag and you’re more of a social media kid, then you can find us on SMOKAT (that’s the Social Media Once Known As Twitter — just you wait, this’ll catch on better than “X” ever will) @AllsparkNews. Or you can do your web-slinging Into and Across the Metaverse to find our Facebook page, Facebook Group, and Instagram! Or you can go Beyond the Metaverse, and join us on our Discord, Discord.gg/allspark, where our operators are standing by to serve you!

When an action figure is lacking in articulation and/or posing options, it’s common enough to hear people refer to it as a “statue” (or, alternatively and perhaps more commonly, a “brick”). Well, it seems the folks at Takara Tomy have decided to lean into that term where one of their upcoming Transformers offerings. Scheduled for a release in Spring of 2025 at a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price to be determined, the newly-announced Karakuri Statue KS-01 Convoy is described on the official websiteas follows (via Google Translate): Reservations will open in the Summer of 2024 at the official Takara Tomy Mall website, among others. Naturally, the image is a prototype, and the final product, reservation start time, and release date are all subject to change. Thanks to PrimalxConvoy for the tip! Eager to add an actual transforming statue to your display? Tell us all about it in the new Japanese Transformers News thread in our forums! Not a member? Register now! It’s totally free, save for that teeny little fragment of your Spark that helps sustain our existence! If forums aren’t your bag and you’re more of a social media kid, then you can find us on SMOKAT (that’s the Social Media Once Known As Twitter — just you wait, this’ll catch on better than “X” ever will) @AllsparkNews. Or you can do your web-slinging Into and Across the Metaverse to find our Facebook page, Facebook Group, and Instagram! Or you can go Beyond the Metaverse, and join us on our Discord, Discord.gg/allspark, where our operators are standing by to serve you!

It’s BotCon’s 30th anniversary, and to celebrate, they’re taking the event back to where it all began: Ft. Wayne, Indiana! The convention where Bots and Cons alike can con-gregate to talk a-bot — er, about all things Transformers and more will be held at the Grand Wayne Center from June 27th to 30th, 2024. Via the official BotCon SMOKAT account, their partner hotel is going to be the Courtyard by Marriott, which is right across the street from the very same site the 1994, 2000, and 2002 BotCons have been held. And you can make your reservation today! Of course, what is Transformers about, if not change? And in that vein, the Grand Wayne Center has seen some changes of its own over the years, as it’s now been expanded into “a new, much larger facility with amazing state of the art amenities”! In addition to getting your hotel accommodations, registration for vendors and artists have opened. Check out the respective links for registration for each facet of the con: BotCon 2024 hotel block Vendor Registration Artist Registration And when you check in, tell them “Til All Are One!” to get a complimentary weird or awkward look from a member of the staff! Going to attend? Have you attended before? Have you attended all 30?! Tell us all about it in the newly-created BotCon 2024: The 30th Wreckoning thread in our forums! Not a member? Register now! It’s totally free, save for that teeny little fragment of your Spark that helps sustain our existence! If forums aren’t your bag and you’re more of a social media kid, then you can find us on SMOKAT (that’s the Social Media Once Known As Twitter — just you wait, this’ll catch on better than “X” ever will) @AllsparkNews. Or you can do your web-slinging Into and Across the Metaverse to find our Facebook page, Facebook Group, and Instagram! Or you can go Beyond the Metaverse, and join us on our Discord, Discord.gg/allspark, where our operators are standing by to serve you!

YO JOE! It's a merry Anniversary for these soldiers of action, having started back in 1964, years before the Real American Hero toy line in the 80s. Hasbro and the Joe Team have provided us with several digital reveals. Let's see what they have in store for us this year: We have the Mainline releases to show off first. Carl "Doc" Greer. The G.I. Joe Chief medic. Since he's taken the Hippocratic Oath, he's not a fighter. That firing weapon you see is a flare gun. A stretcher to carry any injured Joes on the battlefield. With some Tylenol pill bottles around his helmet, this doctor is ready to save you from hurting your hands from handling toys. Put away your sticks and paper, boys, because Dreadnok Torch has been let loose on Classified. Armed with his skull-headed flamethrower, dual pistols, and some spicy flame effects, you hope you don't burn yourself when putting him on a fiery display photo. Deadly and swift, here comes the Night Creepers! A mercenary group trained in counterintelligence and covert ops, they get contracted out by Cobra, because their forces just suck at it right now. You know the old saying, "Never send a Dreadnok to do a ninja's job"? Well, it's not old. I made it up, but that should be a saying they should subscribe to. With her training now complete, the heir to the Arashikage clan is here to fight off corrupted forces within the clan itself. Kim "Jinx" Arashikage is coming to the Classified line. With her naginata and sword in hand, she can use it while also being blindfolded, which makes her a harder foe to defeat! Now comes some more double feature offerings. Tiger Force is coming out of the jungle with these 2 striped soldiers on hand. Tiger Force Tripwire and Roadblock are coming soon. With Roadblock's signature Browing machine gun on hand, and a new backpack accessory, one wonders if a Retro release will be possible from this offering. Tripwire comes with M.A.C.E.L.O.D, also deco'd with a nasty animal face, growling at mines from daring to explode. No mouse for him though. Or the extra vests and helmet. Guess you got to keep the price down for this 2 pack when one of them was a 35.99 deluxe release. And with the final offering today, we have one more Dreadnok for you to poach. This hunter hunts big game animals, and now he's being called in to hunt some Joes in his territory: the desert! Gnawgahyde (Gnaw-Gah-hyde) is going to be a Figure plus Pet release. But he just ain't coming with his trusty boar, Porkbelly. We have a little monkey companion (a macaque), Yobbo, to come along for the thrills. Never trust a monkey with an eyepatch, guys, no matter how cute it is. What reveals, huh? Hopefully, they'll go up for pre-order sooner than later. What do you think about these reveals, fellow Allsparkers? Getting hyped for the 60th Anniversary? Let us know in our Discord, Transformers forum, our Twitter, or our Facebook group! -alArts

We have a newsletter from BigBadToyStore. -------------- NEW PRE-ORDERS -------------- From Super7, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are making a new appearance in the ReAction figure line. Based on the classic comic book series, Raphael, Michelangelo, Leonardo and Donatello each stand 3.75 inches tall with a greyscale color-scheme and feature five points of articulation. In addition to those, two new ThunderCats figures are available with Mumm-Ra (Evil Mutant) and Mirror Lion-O! King Keldor makes his debut in the Masters of the Universe Masterverse series. K´, a modified human with genes transplanted from Kyo Kusanagi by the secret organization NESTS, is now an 1/12 scale action figure by Storm Collectibles! Hiya Toys introduces a new addition to the EXQUISITE MINI Series from Star Trek 2009: the 1/18 scale Scotty action figure! "Well Blow Me Down!” Everyone’s favorite Sailor Man and his crew are finally coming to highly articulated figure form! Drawing inspiration from the classic Segar comic strips, these figures are sure to delight all Popeye fans! These 1:12 scale figures stand between 4-6 inches depending on the character. Trainbot Ginoh transforms into the beloved "Dr. Yellow" (922 Type 10 T2 formation), and is now joining the "MPG Trainbot" lineup by Takara Tomy! The next release in NECA's Universal Monsters x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figure line is Raphael as the Wolf Man! ------------ NEW ARRIVALS ------------ From Storm Collectibles comes a new 1/12 scale deluxe figure of Shao Kahn from the Mortal Kombat franchise! Wave 2 of the Naughty or Nice Collection has arrived! Super7’s wave 4 of Transformers ULTIMATES! figures has things looking pretty dire for the Autobots! With Fallen Leader Optimus Prime from The Transformers: The Movie, and G1 Decepticon baddies Starscream and Soundwave looking as devious and formidable as ever, these Transformers ULTIMATES! are just what anyone who roots for the bad guys has been waiting for! The One:12 Collective Amazing Spider-Man evokes the nostalgic look and feel of his early appearances in his comics, suited up in a classic Spider-Man suit with web detailing and a spider insignia on his front and back. From the Vitruvian H.A.C.K.S. universe, comes the EPIC series - a realm where life is larger and filled with unknown creatures. Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Disney's Tim Burton's A Nightmare Before Christmas with this new Jack Skellington articulated figure! From the TV anime One Piece, Yamato appears in the S.H.Figuarts series!

Piñatas? Pinball tables? Valentine’s pencils? Bowling pins?! We all know that Transformers is a successful brand spanning the action figure aisle, video games, cartoons, motion pictures, and comic books. But we also know that it’s always “More Than Meets The Eye,” so it should come as little surprise that there are nigh-countless little oddities that don’t fit into any one category particularly well, except for that of the “tie-in merchandise.” At a recent TFCon, former Transformers Creative Manager Rik Alvarez took to the stage to show off a slideshow selection of many of these licensed oddities — some produced, some not. Of course, this is just the beginning of what promises to be a wild, multipart journey through the realm of licensed merchandise, so if you want to follow that journey as it unfolds, be sure to keep your eyes on the official TFCon YouTube Channel. How many of these do or did you have? Are there any Transformers oddities like these you must add to your collection, no matter the cost? We don’t have a thread for it (as of this writing), but you can always start one over in the Transformers Discussion section of our forums! Not a member? Register now! It’s totally free, save for that teeny little fragment of your Spark that helps sustain our existence! If forums aren’t your bag and you’re more of a social media kid, then you can find us on SMOKAT (that’s the Social Media Once Known As Twitter — just you wait, this’ll catch on better than “X” ever will) @AllsparkNews. Or you can do your web-slinging Into and Across the Metaverse to find our Facebook page, Facebook Group, and Instagram! Or you can go Beyond the Metaverse, and join us on our Discord, Discord.gg/allspark, where our operators are standing by to serve you!

The latest Transformers HasLab campaign is live, and Hasbro designer Evan Brooks has shared some behind the scenes notes. Source: Instagram Join the discussion in our Transformers forum, our Discord Server, our twitter, or our Facebook group!