Two bits of news come in on the mysterious "Swapticon" gimmick subline first reported some time ago. First, Walmart.com now has listings up for the first wave of toys. No pictures or descriptions as of yet, but we can see that the price will be $7.97 for each two pack. The two packs consist of:
In addition to those listes, TFW2005's well known leaker, JTPrime17 has provided the following description of the line:
“They’re really tiny.Anyways basically they’re two packs. Each figure has individual bot modes and they combine into 1 alt mode. You can mix and match as you please”.
Also from TFW2005, there is the full product description of the Ravage / Shadow Panther set:
Transformers Toys Swapticons Ravage and Shadow Panther Action Figures, 5+
So a return of a gimmick not too dissimilar from the old Micromaster Combiners, but in more of a "fidget toy" form. Want to discuss these new developments? Talk about the on our Forum!
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- Megatron and Shockwave
- Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus
- Bumblebee and Hot Rod
- Grimlock and Snarl
- Ravage and Shadow Panther
In addition to those listes, TFW2005's well known leaker, JTPrime17 has provided the following description of the line:
“They’re really tiny.Anyways basically they’re two packs. Each figure has individual bot modes and they combine into 1 alt mode. You can mix and match as you please”.
Also from TFW2005, there is the full product description of the Ravage / Shadow Panther set:
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
So a return of a gimmick not too dissimilar from the old Micromaster Combiners, but in more of a "fidget toy" form. Want to discuss these new developments? Talk about the on our Forum!
Not registered yet? Join the Allspark today!
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