Okay, before we go any further: Read our previous story to get yourself caught up, because I don’t feel like repeating myself in the second consecutive front-page story because they couldn’t have just done this earlier.

Got the gist? Good.

Today, Activision Blizzard decided to roll out a second trailer, featuring actual gameplay of their characters cosplaying as Cybertronians in action. Have a gander:

If you’d like to discuss this with other fans on our forums… well, as I said before (verbatim), we don’t really have an Overwatch thread, sequelized or otherwise. We do have this Activision Blizzard thread in our “Fun & Games” section, though. It hasn’t really been touched since the company laid off nearly 2,000 employees at the start of the year, so this might be a way to liven it up, yeah? No? Well, you can start a separate thread, if that’s your whim. In the Transformers Discussion section, perhaps? The trailer is kinda anime-ish, so PrimalxConvoy shared it in the “Japanese Transformers News” thread, even though that’s about as far as the relevance goes.

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Does that mean anything? Maybe. Maybe not. Probably not. But keep it in your back pocket, I guess.

Anyway, those folks rolled out a trailer for a new collaboration that begins today, and features some of our favorite robots in disguise as skins (for the gamer illiterate, that’s basically like “costumes”) for a quartet of pre-existing characters from the game. Check ’em out:

For what it’s worth, Overwatch 2 principle artist Mike Hardison explained on SMOKAT that these are the Overwatch 2 characters cosplaying as the characters, rather than the actual characters themselves. That said, there is a little more meat to this crossover than just everyone playing dress-up, as they also released a free digital comic online called “Transmission” that shows Megatron establishing a trade with Ramattra: He gets Cybertronian tech in exchange for Megatron using him as an avatar in this world. Naturally, the Autobots can’t have that, and so the race is on to find new heroes to which they can lend their aid.

So… maybe these costumes are actually — say it with me — more than meets the eye?

Right.

So, anyway. If you play the game (it’s free on Nintendo Switch, Steam for PC, Xbox One/Series X|S, and PlayStations 4 & 5), for those interested by this), the costumes will be available starting today, July 9th, 2024. And if past crossovers, specifically the recent Cowboy Bebop, are anything to go by, they aren’t cheap. Those went for 2,500 Overwatch coins, or roughly $25/£21.

Oh, and that’s each, by the way. So kiss your favorite picture of Ben Franklin (or whatever the equivalent would be in other countries) good-bye if you decide to go all the way in on this.

If you’d like to discuss this with other fans on our forums… well, we don’t really have an Overwatch thread, sequelized or otherwise. We do have this Activision Blizzard thread in our “Fun & Games” section, though. It hasn’t really been touched since the company laid off nearly 2,000 employees at the start of the year, so this might be a way to liven it up, yeah? No? Well, you can start a separate thread, if that’s your whim. In the Transformers Discussion section, perhaps? The trailer is kinda anime-ish, so PrimalxConvoy shared it in the “Japanese Transformers News” thread, even though that’s about as far as the relevance goes.

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Orion Pax is a clever remold of Studio Series Gamer Edition Optimus Prime, and Megatron is a repaint of the previous IDW based Rise of Tyranny Miner Megatron, a remold of Siege Megatron.

This year’s San Diego Comic-Con marks Hasbro’s return to offering convention exclusives on-site where attendees can physically purchase and pick-up the products at the show. Limited quantities will be available to order on HasbroPulse.com after the convention.

TRANSFORMERS LEGACY UNITED VOYAGER CLASS FRACTURED FRIENDSHIP 2-PACK

(HASBRO | Ages 8 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $74.99 | Available: Summer 2024)

Experience the epic origins of legendary TRANSFORMERS robots with this TRANSFORMERS Legacy United Fractured Friendship 2-Pack that includes 2 action figures! Inspired by the iconic characters before the War for Cybertron, these 7-inch action figures convert from robot to alt mode for 2-in-1 play. The Orion Pax figure converts between robot and Cybertronian truck in 26 steps. The Gladiator Megatron figure converts between robot mode and Cybertronian tank mode in 16 steps. Features articulated heads, arms, and legs for awesome action poses and comes with a sword, hammer, blaster, drill, and pickaxe accessories. Comic-inspired interactive toys like this Fractured Friendship 2-Pack toy make cool gifts for TRANSFORMERS fans.

TRANSFORMERS Legacy opens the portal to a whole new universe of — More Than Meets the Eye — bringing together every TRANSFORMERS generation like you’ve never seen before. Collect and combine different characters to create your ideal Legacy lineup (each sold separately, subject to availability). Available exclusively at 2024 San Diego Comic-Con. Attendees can request a time slot to purchase Hasbro products at the Hasbro Booth (#3213) at the Hasbro Pulse Toy Store through the San Diego Comic-Con Exclusives Portal.

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Check out the video below to watch the fanstream!

To recap:

Transformers Shown Off:

Transformers One Optimus Prime

Robosen Tank Megatron

Swoop

Cybertron Hotshot

WFC Sideswipe

WFC Sunstreaker

WFC Shockwave

Cybertron Vector Prime

Nucleous

RID Sideburn

Comic Grimlock

Teased For The Future:

Upscaled SS86 Springer

SS86 Steeljaw

SS86 Bumblebee

Comic Straxus

TF: Bumblebee Skywarp

WFC/FOC Decepticon Trooper.

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This version of the character seemingly takes a few cues from incarnations throughout the 2010s, including a stature and alt-mode reminiscent of Combiner Wars Megatron, while sporting highlights from 112(!) LEDs that feel like a callback to the War for Cybertron video games. And that fusion cannon isn’t just for show — he comes with four “tank shell” soft-tipped projectiles that actually fire (plus an Optimus Prime target to practice on). In robot mode, he can wield the included illuminating Energon Sword and Energon Mace, inspired by the weapons wielded by the original Japanese toy and Generation One cartoon, respectively. And he’ll really whip that mace around, too, thanks to a number of points of articulation in the chain, so watch out!

Other accessories include an instruction manual, collectible coin, and charging cable and block.

And for those who want to get a little more touchy-feely with their Emperors of Destruction, there are two touchsense zones. Give them a poke to see how the Voice of Doom reacts — if you dare!

“We have been eagerly waiting to launch the most incredible, high-end Transformers robot available on the market. Our engineers have brought Megatron to life! Through the 50 engaging actions built in -– the original voice of Frank Welker -– to the most amazing converting process we have been able to achieve. Megatron in either tank or robot mode will bring any fan pure joy when they see it for the first time! It’s a beautiful product –- we can’t wait for customers to get theirs!” — Hansen Su, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Robosen

To bring peace to your toy shelf through tyranny will run you $899 USD for a 30-day window upon its pre-sale release, before the price transforms into an even more formidable $1,199. Pre-orders are available at Robosen’s website. And in so doing, you might be one of the random lucky 40 who receive a surprise autographed version of the figure, signed by none other than Frank Welker himself!

Just keep in mind when your order arrives: No one summons Megatron.

Does this reveal make you want to rise up? Will this Megatron be enough to force your Robosen Autobots to retreat? Discuss it at the “ Robosen G1 Megatron” thread in our forums.

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TRA SWAPTICONS OP ULTRA MAGNUS
Product Number: G1055

TRA SWAPTICONS MEG SHOCKWAVE
Product Number: G1056

TRA SWAPTICONS BB HOT ROD
Product Number: G1057

TRA SWAPTICONS GRIMLOCK SNARL
Product Number: G1058

TRA SWAPTICONS CHEETOR TIGATRON
Product Number: G1059

TRA SWAPTICONS STARSCREAM THUNDERCRACKER
Product Number: G1060

TRA SWAPTICONS NEMESIS PRIME CLENCH
Product Number: G1235

TRA SWAPTICONS SHADOW PANTHER RAVAGE
Product Number: G1236

TRA SWAPTICONS WILD JUNGLE MISSION 5PK
Product Number: G1341

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For those not in the know the Transformers Dramatic Capture Series The Decepticon Nemesis Bridge Set – Hasbro Pulse

Is a 3 pack consisting of the Netflix Soundwave & Laserbeak mold, Eathrise Megatron and Siege Shockwave (minus the armour) all on animation accurate decos and without a battle damage scratch on sight along with the SS86 Starscream throne for the leader of the Deccepticons to sit upon perfect to go with your Titan-class Nemesis figure, part of the new “Dramatic capture” series which, seemingly, might replace the Eternal Showdown within the Premium Finish line.

Speaking of Starscream the Transformers BWVS-08 Ghost Starscream vs. Haunted Waspinator 2-Pack – – Hasbro Pulse corresponds to the Beast Wars episode “Possesion” in which Starscream’s ghost takes possesion of Waspinator’s body hence why Waspinator has Decepticon simbols on his head.

Another notable thing is that Starscream, in being a ghost, is mostly composed out of clear plastic, with the SS86 openning hands and the now infamous ER Skywarp screaming head.

And on the subjects of Beasties everyone’s favourite Maximal scientist Transformers Masterpiece MP-59 Rhinox – Presale – Hasbro Pulse is the latest addition to the Masterpiece line to accompany Optimus, Dinobot, Tigatron & Cheetor to fight the evil Predacons on your shelf.

Full with his gatling guns of doom, a Airazor’s floating spark and other accessories sure to make all beast warriors pleased with the results.

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The Fortnite Transformers Pack contains three new Outfits (read: character skins), three new Back Blings (“not functional, but they are trendy”), three new Pickaxes (basically melee weapons that can be used to break stuff), two new Emotes (those silly dances and poses you see people doing), and 1,000 V-Bucks (in-game currency). For a more elaborate breakdown of what you’ll get:

Bumblebee Outfit: The best Autobot friend any human could have.

Bumblebee’s Wings Back Bling: Flight of the Bumblebee.

Stinger Sword Pickaxe: Feel the Sting. (Has the built-in Battle Ready Emote.)

Megatron Outfit: True power is not earned. It is taken!

Decepticon Emblem Back Bling: Decepticons Attack!

Energon Mace Pickaxe: Wield this mace fueled with Energon. (Has the built-in Fusion Cannon Emote.)

And finally…

Fortnite BattleBus Outfit: Beep! Beep! See you on the… me?

Bot Air Balloon Back Bling: From bus stops to hot drops.

Pick Axle Pickaxe: Dropping players in a whole new way.

Now, the Fortnite website says, “The Fortnite Battle Bus is not an official Transformers character, but that doesn’t mean it can’t get in on the fun too”. Not yet, perhaps, but the Transformers Collaborative collection exists just for this very purpose, does it not?

Anyway, physical copies of the Fortnite Transformers Pack will be available on October 13th for the Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 for $24.95 USD (not including tax, regional pricing may vary). Or if you’re riding the all-digital wave, you can purchase it through the consoles’ respective storefronts, the Epic Games Store, and the Fortnite Item Shop starting October 21st.

Did You Know? You might think of Fortnite as that battle royale game where everyone builds stuff, but they made that optional over a year ago. If you’re more of a Destructicon than a Constructicon, more Commando than Build Team, then you might be interested in “Zero Build.”

Source: Fortnite.com

We don’t really seem to have a Fortnite thread currently going in the “Fun and Games” section of our forums, but if this news has inspired you to pick up a Fusion Cannon or Stinger Sword, then by all means, feel free to create one!

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Mangled old pop culture references aside, here’s a look at the recently-announced Yolopark exclusive release for that event — AMK Pro series G1 Megatron Golden Colors Version — as revealed by Yolopark’s Weibo account.

Also expected to be shown at the event are updates and latest looks at other upcoming AMK Pro series products like their The Last Knight Optimus Prime, Rise of the Beasts Mirage (with AMK series samples expected for Scourge and Maximals Rhinox and Cheetor), Bumblebee solo film Soundwave/Ravage, and Megatron, Starscream, and Optimus Prime. If you like the IIES series, you’re in luck too, as Optimus Primal and Nemesis Prime from that line will make an appearance.

This release of Megatron will be limited to 100 pieces.

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“Peace Through Tyranny” – Megatron.
Limited Edition Official Art Poster by @lukepreeceart

A stunning follow up to his Optimus art for us, Luke’s latest piece is available in two hand-numbered editions.
Regular Art Poster (ed 120)
And Pearlescent Foil variant (ed 75).
Both are 18”x24” and will be available tomorrow (Fri 01 Sept) at 6pm UK / 1pm EST.

The print and other Moor Art pieces are available from this Moor Art Gallery link.

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