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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Nova Prime on Prime sale at $38.49!

Looks like today is just Prime. No longer in the full price Dead Universe, Amazon has it’s capsule Leader Class toy, Nova Prime, currently at 30% Discount! In total, that’s $38.49 US (minus shipping and taxes). Might want to snag him before he gets sent back to his original state: being a crummy leader.

(Read IDW’s Transformers Devastation run for more context).

Link to Discount down below!

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First up are Royal Mail Transformers stamps, which feature two sets: an 8-piece versus pairing, and a five-piece Dinobot team mural (from which you can take the individual character portraits). There are multiple display and packing options available, too.

IDW’s Transformers work continues to move forward, with Shattered Glass II releasing its first issue alongside the TPB for the previous Shattered Glass Collection comics, and the James Roberts-curated “The Best of The Rarities” as well as the last issue of Last Bot Standing.

Studio Series got a sharp dose of more live-action film love from the first five movies: Hot Rod and Crosshairs from The Last Knight, and The Fallen from Revenge of the Fallen! The Autobots show off more of the Transformers team’s “witchcraft”, pulling unprecedentedly screen-accurate robot modes (with new approaches to things like Crosshairs’ duster) out of incredibly sleek vehicles (while also including specific touches like the altmode spoilers and Hot Rod’s I STOP DE TIME gun, “the only Transformers weapon that needs to be announced when it’s used”). It was noted that they also pulled from the CAD files from ROTF for The Fallen, who sports his weird shoulder/arm appendages and who, yes, comes with GIVE ME YOUR FACE action!

Also officially shown was the Core class Laserbeak (in pink “Bumblebee” disguise) from Transformers: Dark of the Moon, a heck of a way to debut the movie Bumblebee design at this price point.

G1 is also still represented in Studio Series 86, with Core class Wheelie and Voyager class Ironhide officially revealed (and with notes explicitly establishing that Ironhide’s height is based on in-show robot mode scale and the engineering brought about by the lack of partsforming), as well as Core class The Blue One (Rumble?), who comes with his piledrivers. Paraphrasing: “Is this the new standard for Core scale? Of course not, this was just the way we could release him”. (Mark pointed out later on that Rumble’s design moves the cassette drums (with structural rivets) a bit in order to allow for 3mm pegs for weapon attachments, a neat touch.)

Next was a set of reveals for Transformers Legacy, where we saw more of Pointblank (the box does say Pointblank, not Blanker) and his included Battle Master Peacemaker (who was first Hasbro-revealed this show). This was followed by a closer look at Crankcase and his retooling from Skids (including the spare tire in the back and the front grille that turns into a blaster for robot mode — and even an approximation of his shoulder blasters! Next, the team showed off the fourth Legacy Stunticon, Dead End and how he locks onto the Menasor frame for combined mode. (Breakdown was teased for Hasbro Pulse Con.) This was then followed by a better look at Skullgrin, confirming the decision to blend the robot and Pretender shell looks for Legacy’s robot mode, alongside the packaging (and confirming that the weapons will work with blast effects).

The team took a minute to mull the merits of Pretenders and shells (let Hasbro know in the comments there if you want to bring back the shells!), and apparently it was Mark who suggested the blending of designs since it wouldn’t be feasible to release robot-in-shell at retail (“Would they be Leader class?”).

After this the next Legacy topic was Beast Wars Inferno, whose articulated jaw allows for lots of “FOR THE ROYALTY” fun and whose blender-butt, while not spring-gimmicked, does still spin. It’s also worth noting that Mark clarifies that the initial samples have black insect eyes but they managed to pull a “switch key” (?) for more accurate blue eyes.

What followed was Legacy’s Armada Starscream, who comes with a non-clear wing sword and a sword-form-only Star Saber (and whose boosters/null cannons work with blast effects)! Echoing discussion at July’s SDCC, the team also said this figure kicks off “the 20th anniversary of Armada” and “foreshadows” more from Legacy, so… more Armada in the future?

We then got to see some more of Legacy Transmetal 2 Megatron, with packaging and amazing paint work shown off as well. This was followed by some more Core class reveals: Pretender Bomb-burst (sporting another blended Pretender shell/robot mode look, and having his inner-robot altmode) and a repack of WFC Kingdom Core class Soundwave (for those who had trouble finding one at the tail end of that line). (Bit of trivia: Core class Soundwave’s non-transforming Laserbeak cassette originally had a little head that could pop out for an approximation of robot mode, and even THAT had to get cut for budget!)

That was all for this round, but in Mark’s words, ” ‘Oh, they’re doing those guys too’… Just wait til you see where else we’re gonna go!”

Again, a nice blend of expected stuff, confirming leaks with better looks, and this brand team era’s refreshing and contagious enthusiasm for the brand and for engaging with the fans. Let us know how these reveals landed with you, on the Allspark Facebook page , on our partnered Discord at discord.gg/allspark , and on the Allspark Forums !

Here’s what we know so far. The title this time is simply My Little Pony. The series will follow the adventures of Sunny Starscout, Hitch Trailblazer, Izzy Moonbow, Zipp Storm, Pipp Petals, the stars of the Netflix film and upcoming animated series A New Generation, as well as their pet/sidekick Cloudpuff. Whether this Cloudpuff is a true pet or just another critter that won’t leave poor Hitch alone, we shall see. The plot follows the events of the film. One of the Unity Crystals has been stolen, and it’s up to the heroes to get it back.

The series is expected to release on May 5, with the first issue written by Celeste Bronfman and illustrated by Amy Mebberson. There will of course be variant covers, drawn by Amy Mebberson, JustaSuta and Brianna Garcia. We have images of what may be two of these covers.

Source: Comic Cook Resources

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GAMES AND APPS

TRANSFORMERS: BEYOND REALITY

• TRANSFORMERS: Beyond Reality is the very first at home TRANSFORMERS VR experience coming to Playstation VR and Steam VR on March 31st. Get ready to step into the world of TRANSFORMERS in this fast-paced thrilling arcade-style first-person VR shooter that will pit you against epic Decepticons like Shockwave, Megatron, Starscream and Soundwave. But don’t worry! You’ve got hybrid Cybertronian/Terran armor and weaponry along with the heroic Autobots at your side! Developed by Canadian VR pioneers Meta4 Interactive under license with Hasbro and the Canadian Media Fund (CMF) this title marks Meta4’s 3rd VR game set in the TRANSFORMERS universe – and the first home VR experience. 

TRANSFORMERS X TOP WAR: DARKNESS FALLS 

• This March, join another epic battle in TOP WAR: BATTLE GAME, a PvP faction war style and innovative strategy game, from our friends at Top War Studio! In this exciting second cross over event, the Transformers ‘bots and their Top War allies will continue their fight! But this time, Autobots and Decepticons must form a temporary alliance and join players from around the world to take down an ancient foe, and truly one of the most powerful enemies they have ever faced! To help with the fight, some new Transformers ‘bots such as Arcee, Soundwave (w/Laserbeak) and Autobot Blaster (w/Ramhorn) will join Optimus Prime, Megatron, and the factions of Top War, to add some much-needed bot power to combat this epic menace! Are you ready to help save the Top War universe?! Then join the Transformers x Top War: Darkness Falls cross over event!

“History of the Transformers” on the Calm App

• Calm is the leading mental wellness brand with the #1 app for sleep, meditation and relaxation. Calm is home to an incredible library of content for kids, families and individuals alike, including Sleep Stories, Nap Stories, lullabies and meditations to help them sleep better, manage emotions and live happier, healthier lives.
• Now, Calm comes together with Transformers to create a Sleep Story narrated by none other than the iconic Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime. Titled, History of the Transformers, Optimus Prime will take you through an epic tale about the origin of the Autobots and Decepticons. You can experience the Sleep Story exclusively on Calm today! 

COMICS

KING GRIMLOCK #5

• The epic conclusion to King Grimlock! Grimlock faces off against his greatest opponent yet, the Sun God of Menonia, Soltron! But first, he’ll have to get past Soltron’s newest accolite… (sic) his own former student, Arko! It’s the battle for not just the kingdom, but the whole world!
• On-Sale Date: February 2, 2022

TRANSFORMERS: WAR’S END

• The Three-fold Spark has returned and nowhere on Cybertron is safe! Exarchon, who single-handedly started Cybertron’s last war, walks among the living again. Reunited with his former generals, Shockwave and Skywarp, he seeks once more to conquer Cybertron! But there may be hope… if Cyclonus can convince Megatron to work with the Autobots! The can’t miss companion to the Transformers ongoing series!
• On-Sale Date: February 23, 2022

TRANSFORMERS: SHATTERED GLASS (PAPERBACK)

• SHATTERED GLASS. A dark reflection of the Transformers universe, where the heroes you once knew are now monstrously evil! Megatron and the heroic Decepticons battle the evil forces of the Autobots in a twisted tale by Danny Lore and Guido Guidi that’s more than meets the eye! Many kilocycles after the Cybertronian War destroyed Earth, tyrannical Autobots dominate their homeworld, and the freedom-fighting Decepticons struggle to survive. Blurr, an Autobot bodyscrapper, seeks his next bounty: Starscream, who is carrying valuable information that could reignite the war! Meanwhile, a guilt-ridden Megatron weighs the choice of whether to continue fighting, at the risk of losing what little they have left. And when Megatron and Starscream find themselves in the sights of a twisted Autobot warlord and his top lieutenant, the world will be left in shards!
• On-Sale Date: July 26, 2022

TOYS

Hasbro dropped a bunch of new images and looks at product from various lines, including Studio Series, Studio Series 86, Walmart exclusives like Transformers Legacy and Vintage Beast Wars, Transformers R.E.D, and Buzzworthy Bumblebee!

• Studio Series Deluxe Arcee #85
• Studio Series Deluxe Ironhide #84
• Studio Series ’86 Voyager Junkheap #86-14
• Studio Series ’86 Leader Dinobot Sludge #86-15
• Transformers: Legacy Deluxe Predacon Sandstorm
• Transformers: Legacy Deluxe Autobot Nightprowler
• Transformers: Legacy Deluxe Buzzsaw
• Beast Wars Vintage Scorponok
• Beast Wars Vintage Tigatron
• Transformers: R.E.D. Knock Out
• Transformers: R.E.D. Ultra Magnus
• Studio Series Deluxe B-127 #70-BB
• Studio Series Deluxe Cliffjumper #86-13-BB
• Studio Series ’86 Deluxe Kup #86-02-BB

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In an exclusive report that settles the rumors that have been swirling since late last year, The Hollywood Reporter confirms that IDW is set to lose the Transformers and G.I. Joe licenses at the end of 2022.

In a statement provided to The Hollywood Reporter, The company noted: “At the end of 2022, IDW will bid a fond farewell to the publication of G.I. Joe and Transformers comic books and graphic novels. […] We’re exceedingly proud of our stewardship of these titles – 17 years with the Robots in Disguise and 14 years with A Real American Hero – and thank the legion of fans for their unwavering support, month in and month out. We’re also eternally grateful to every one of the talented creators who helped bring these characters to four-color life through our comics.”

The company still has a healthy dose of storytelling planned to end the period on a high note. The main Transformers series and the Beast Wars comics will wrap at the end of the summer, and special one-shot projects “spotlighting heroes and villains from across the Transformers continuity” are also planned. G.I. Joe, on the other hand, also has a milestone issue coming up (G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #300), and that alongside various special projects like a new spring miniseries (G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero — Saturday Morning Adventures) are set to celebrate the wrap-up and the 3.75″ line’s 40th anniversary year.

IDW took up the Transformers license in 2005. This led to a decade-plus first continuity for Transformers sparked by the work of Simon Furman and continued by the work of writers like James Roberts, John Barber, Mairghread Scott, Nick Roche, Magdalene Visaggio, and more, and a second continuity kicking off in 2019 featuring the writing of Brian Ruckley and David Marriotte. Comics for the live-action movies, crossovers like the memorable Tom Scioli/John Barber creation Transformers vs. G.I. Joe, and even a new comic featuring Beast Wars, also enriched Transformers fiction over the course of the run. A powerful roster of artists, from E.J. Su to Don Figueroa t0 Alex Milne to Saren Stone to Josh Perez to Hayato Sakamoto to Anna Malkova to Johh Burcham to Joana Lafuente to Andrew Wildman to Kei Zama to Sara Pitre-Durocher and (pause to breathe) so, so many more, brought the characters and stories to life on the page.

The company did well with the G.I. Joe license as well since acquiring it in 2008, bringing new life to the brand’s rich comic history with innovative and gritty series from writers like Mike Costa and even a return to the classic A Real American Hero continuity with Larry Hama. This contributed to the franchise meshing with the IDW Transformers continuity as the “Hasbroverse”, featuring properties like Action Man, M.A.S.K, ROM, and Micronauts, came into its own.

IDW will continue to hold the comic publishing licenses for Dungeons and Dragons and My Little Pony.

As ever, we look back fondly on a long and memorable run, and remain optimistic for what comes next — whether it’s the rumored acquisition of the Transformers license by Robert Kirkman’s Skybound company, or anything else. Because, if we’re lucky, it never ends.

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• issue #40: RI by Andrew Griffith
• Beast Wars #13: B by Phillip Johnson

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That new comic will be collected in trade paperback form, and preorders for it are open on Amazon! Collecting the five issues from the first wave of Shattered Glass Collection toys, the TPB is set for release on July 26, 2022.

Product description:

Megatron and the heroic Decepticons battle the evil forces of the Autobots in a twisted universe that’s more than meets the eye! 

Many kilocycles after the Cybertronian War destroyed Earth, tyrannical Autobots dominate their homeworld, Cybertron, and the freedom-fighting Decepticons struggle to survive. Blurr, an Autobot bodyscrapper, seeks his next bounty: Starscream, who is carrying valuable information that could reignite the war! Meanwhile, a guilt-ridden Megatron weighs the choice of whether to continue fighting, at the risk of losing what little they have left. And when Megatron and Starscream find themselves in the sights of a twisted Autobot warlord and his top lieutenant, the world will be left in shards! 
 
This dark reflection of the classic Transformers story is a must read for fans everywhere!
 
Collects the complete five-issue series.

Click this link to go to Amazon and check out the listing, and put down your preorder!

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