Hero Mashers Returns! (Hasbro Mixmashers)

[Steevy Maximus]

Since Playmates went back to their tried and true playbook of TMNT product styles, they re-introduced “Mix-N-Match” figures. Obviously, Hasbro is following their lead again and reintroducing their own take: Mixmashers!
Slightly smaller than the old Hero Mashers, but seemingly sporting more points of connection and more articulation, Amazon Australia has already posted images of the new line. Featuring stalwarts Optimus Prime, Megatron, Bumblebee, and Optimus Primal (with Starscream featured as a co-sell), all seem to be sporting their evergreen looks. Prime and Megatron are more premium offerings with more extra parts to combine with. No word yet on if Hasbro will be releasing other brands under this segment.
Look for this to show up en masse next spring.

Transformers Mixmashers Official Stock Images

Coming to us via Amazon Australia, we have our first look at the new Transformers Mixmashers toys. Read the official product description below: Even the strongest hero sometimes needs a helping hand... or a foot, a fist or accessories! The MixMashers Transformers collectible figures consist of...

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[LBD "Nytetrayn"]

Question is, which line gets the Power Rangers?

 

[LordGigaIce]

Question is, which line gets the Power Rangers?

John Hasbro: "Power what now?"
empties a clip into a Red Ranger helmet before selling it off for $3.50

 

[Haywire]

This could be a good line for an Autobot soldier that just happens to look like Rack or Ruin...

 

[CoffeeHorse]

As with Hero Mashers, I feel like the idea could be interesting if they didn't look like that.

 

[LBD "Nytetrayn"]

John Hasbro: "Power what now?"
empties a clip into a Red Ranger helmet before selling it off for $3.50

It's a shame we're only allowed one reaction to a post, as this one makes me want to laugh and makes me sad.

 

[lastmaximal]

 

[Donocropolis]

Interesting that Megatron comes with a jetpack clearly meant for Optimus's "Arc Armor" while Optimus comes with Super Megatron's arm cannon.

They seem fun enough, especially when mixed with other items from other properties, but nothing I feel like I need. Like Coffehorse said, if these were styled so that you could mix and match "generics" that fit in stylistically with Generations figures, I'd be all over it, but the more child-friendly look isn't really for me.

 

[CoffeeHorse]

Is this aesthetic even what children want, or is it just a signal for parents who want to pick something at a glance and don't want to slow down to read an age label?

 

[Sabrblade]

Is this aesthetic even what children want, or is it just a signal for parents who want to pick something at a glance and don't want to slow down to read an age label?

Frankly, this kind of play pattern is mainly geared more towards kindergartners, kids who are young enough to not care about aesthetics beyond looking "fun".

 

[LBD "Nytetrayn"]

Interesting that Megatron comes with a jetpack clearly meant for Optimus's "Arc Armor" while Optimus comes with Super Megatron's arm cannon.

That way, you have to buy both so you can "mix" and match their parts properly.

Kind of like a semi-forced play pattern.

 

[Steevy Maximus]

More stock images, including Optimus Primal. Info is probably getting rolled out to retailers for a rollout early next spring

Transformers MixMashers Customizable Action Figures Official Images and Details

Following the FIRST LOOK! Hasbro brings back the 2015 Hero Mashers with a new line of non-transforming parts-formers called 'MixMashers'. Ki

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[NovaSaber]

The MixMashers TRANSFORMERS Bumblebee action figure comes with a red Starscream sawblade for a boost of power

The MixMashers TRANSFORMERS Optimus Primal action figure comes with an orange Bumblebee stinger cannon

Odd color choices for those parts, I didn't recognize them as being from those characters until I read the descriptions.

 

[Steevy Maximus]

Figured this was the best place for this information, but retailer listings have started to crop up for Swapticons. Retailing for $7.99-ish, according to JtPrime, they will be little 2 packs where the two robots merge into some sort of vehicle mode. No images, yet.

Transformers Toys Swapticons Ravage and Shadow Panther Action Figures, 5+

• INTRODUCING SWAPTICONS: Transformers
• Swapticons toys are fidgety fun mini action figures that twist to combine together into unique alt modes!
• TWIST INTO BEAST MODE: Press the figures’ heads together and twist to combine them into panther beast mode! Untwist to separate them
• COMBINE WITH OTHER SWAPTICONS TOYS: The fidget toy fun doesn’t stop there! Ravage and Shadow Panther action figures can be combined with any Swapticons figure (sold separately, subject to availability)
• IMAGINATION POSSIBILITIES: With additional Swapticons sets, kids can combine 2 favorite bots and imagine a super-powered alt mode, or create wacky match-ups between Autobots and Decepticons
• GIFTS FOR KIDS 5 AND UP: Transformers toys like Swapticons figures make a great gift for boys and girls who love fidget toys, robot toys, and toy cars

JtPrime's comment:

It’s not, they’re really tiny. (Re: Referring to prior comment of the $7.99 price being a placeholder)

Anyways basically they’re two packs. Each figure has individual bot modes and they combine into 1 alt mode. You can mix and match to make abominations if you please. Here’s the description for one. (See above)

Links and news story here:

Transformers Swapticon Gimmick Line Listings Found On Walmart & Product Description

While we had previously reported a new Transformers Swapticon gimmick line, now the aforementioned products have been found on Walmart system. While the listings match the ones revealed in our previous news story, we still have no images. We learned that each pack is priced affordable $7.97 USD...

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In addition to the listed sets, leaked listings from earlier in the year have indicated several additional sets (most of which are likely retools of ones referenced above)-
Starscream/Thundercracker
Cheetor/Tigatron (repaint/retool of Ravage/Shadow Panther)
Nemesis Prime/Clench (repaint/retool of Optimus Prime/Ultra Magnus)
Plus a "Wild Jungle Mission 5 pack" which I'd place even money on using the Dinobots and Cats molds in new colors. Without price, it's hard to say if it is a set of 5 parts, or 5 two packs given the price point (5 pairs would be about $40 in a big set)

 

[LBD "Nytetrayn"]

Gee, I wonder how Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus could combine into a single vehicle mode...

 

[The Mighty Mollusk]

I think I've seen that doujin.