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[-Kanrabat-]

Could we get a SS leader Scourge? Or will it be Prime with a trailer again?

Yes, we are getting a SS leader Scourge. The two leaders from the film will be Scourge and Primal.

Interestingly, there won't be a release of ROTB Optimus Prime in the mainline in 2023. So either we'll get one as some kind of exclusive or he'll come out later than the rest (or there simply won't be one, which I highly doubt).

Wait. Primal will be a LEADER?
I'm looking forward to see the size and complexity of the thing.
Especially when the Kingdom one is pretty damn fine as a voyager.

Yes, primal will be leader. Ready yourself for a voyager sized bot with accessories.

Urgh.....

[o.supreme]

I remember a while ago, Hasbro talking about changing it's release strategy. Could this be the case with RotB SS? Neither is an exclusive, but they are being shipped in solid cases as opposed to assortment packs?

Also, I guess 94, 97, and 98 are still unknown at this time ?

[william-james88]

I remember a while ago, Hasbro talking about changing it's release strategy. Could this be the case with RotB SS? Neither is an exclusive, but they are being shipped in solid cases as opposed to assortment packs?

Also, I guess 94, 97, and 98 are still unknown at this time ?

Oh yeah, I remember. Though not sure how much of that carried through with the supply chain issues.
And yes, this could be part of those changes. I personally do not like solid cases, at least in an initial run, it adds to the complexity of distribution. Question for you, do you see Velocitron Hauler as much as Velocitron Override? Because those were sent to stores in solid cases and I wonder if it's been even for people.

Also, 94 is assumed to be Buzzworthy Bumblebee Hatchet.

Why wouldn't they make something that sells? That's just silly.

Oh it'll probably SELL. But I'm not getting one. Just more for the rest of you!

Doesn't even need to be bought by any of us. While made with collectors in mind, the target market is still kids aged 8-10. And we saw with The last Knight that older fans arent needed to sell a deluxe Bumblebee figure, with that AOE redeco selling out two prduction runs without going to clearance.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Love the extra info on Battletrap and Bee. Cannot wait to show my Dad Battletrap, that alt mode is highly regarded in my family.

[Emerje]

Interesting that Bumblebee was originally intended to have more gray/silver around his face, but they never intended for him to have the Autobot symbol on his head despite being on every single yellow SS Bumblebee figure to date and having it in ROTB.

Could we get a SS leader Scourge? Or will it be Prime with a trailer again?

Yes, we are getting a SS leader Scourge. The two leaders from the film will be Scourge and Primal.

Interestingly, there won't be a release of ROTB Optimus Prime in the mainline in 2023. So either we'll get one as some kind of exclusive or he'll come out later than the rest (or there simply won't be one, which I highly doubt).

Wait. Primal will be a LEADER?
I'm looking forward to see the size and complexity of the thing.
Especially when the Kingdom one is pretty damn fine as a voyager.

Yes, primal will be leader. Ready yourself for a voyager sized bot with accessories.

Like the transwarp key perhaps?

Maybe, but also more likely two swords, ball and chain, and some guns.

Emerje

[Nemesis Primal]

Battletrap still looks alright, but I'll probably be passing.
Bee looks almost too yellow, if that makes sense?

Question for you, do you see Velocitron Hauler as much as Velocitron Override? Because those were sent to stores in solid cases and I wonder if it's been even for people.

I used to only see Hauler, but at some point recently they started getting Override as well and now have equal numbers of each.

[Emerje]

About Battletrap, I get the impression from the trailer that his face glows like a G2 Cyberjet. I wonder if that's a late design change because I don't get that glowy impression at all from the toy design.

Emerje

[o.supreme]

Question for you, do you see Velocitron Hauler as much as Velocitron Override? Because those were sent to stores in solid cases and I wonder if it's been even for people.

Excellent question. I can only speak for myself, but yes, I've seen Hauler & Override in about even quantities in every Walmart I've seen them at.

I know a few years can make a difference, however I think back to past Target exclusives such as SS Leadfoot, and ER Runabout. I would have thought those came in solid cases as well, but I only ever saw literally ONE of each of those ONE time. Either they were extremely popular, or...as some surmise, Target may have split full cases at distribution centers and only sent a couple to each store (I know from working at retail long ago retailers will also receive random boxes that had everything packed in from chewing gum to electronics, if it wasn't received as a solid case). Perhaps this was the case with those? Unlike current Buzzwothy items, where they very obviously get solid cases of Toy Deco Terrorsaur, Raw Chicken Dinobot etc... and just shelfwarm.

[william-james88]

Either they were extremely popular, or...as some surmise, Target may have split full cases at distribution centers and only sent a couple to each store (I know from working at retail long ago retailers will also receive random boxes that had everything packed in from chewing gum to electronics, if it wasn't received as a solid case). Perhaps this was the case with those? Unlike current Buzzwothy items, where they very obviously get solid cases of Toy Deco Terrorsaur, Raw Chicken Dinobot etc... and just shelfwarm.

That could very well be the case, sure. We know Walgreens does that, as does Gamestop. Target may do it for some of these toys sometimes too. But at least with exclusives, we know they are getting all the stock alloted to the US, whereas for these SS ones, those solid cases are further split between all the US retailers. We'll see. I think we'll be seeing movie toys in large amounts.

[william-james88]

Just checking, while I know the latest studio series deluxes, Crosshairs and Hot Rod, have been released and quite a few of us have them, have they been found at US brick and mortar retail?

[First-Aid]

Just checking, while I know the latest studio series deluxes, Crosshairs and Hot Rod, have been released and quite a few of us have them, have they been found at US brick and mortar retail?

What is this "brick and mortar retail" you speak of? I know not what you are talking about...only thing I have up here is pine trees, deer, turkeys, bald eagles, and a couple random black bears wandering around. Just don't startle the bear. They really do sh!t in the woods, and lemme tell ya...like Mini-Cooper sized...don't know they've been eating....

[EvasionModeBumblebee]

Just checking, while I know the latest studio series deluxes, Crosshairs and Hot Rod, have been released and quite a few of us have them, have they been found at US brick and mortar retail?

I actually didn’t even see the wave before this one at retail. I’ve heard the Fallen was sighted at retail but haven’t heard anything about Crosshairs or Hot Rod.

[-Kanrabat-]

Just checking, while I know the latest studio series deluxes, Crosshairs and Hot Rod, have been released and quite a few of us have them, have they been found at US brick and mortar retail?

I actually didn’t even see the wave before this one at retail. I’ve heard the Fallen was sighted at retail but haven’t heard anything about Crosshairs or Hot Rod.

The only news I got from those two is that they will be out in months at online stores.

[TF-fan kev777]

In the US, Target seems to be on the Sidways/Bee/Arcee wave and Walmart keeps putting out the Ironhide/Wheeljack/Arcee/Perceptor wave.

[william-james88]

In the US, Target seems to be on the Sidways/Bee/Arcee wave and Walmart keeps putting out the Ironhide/Wheeljack/Arcee/Perceptor wave.

Thanks!

[EvasionModeBumblebee]

Just a small update for Crosshairs, I realized that I forgot to add the striping on the right shin. Fixed that up real quick and got some new pictures!

Also working on Hot Rod, but the thin orange lines on the tires have been very tricky to get down.

[william-james88]

A few people have the upcoming Transformers Rise of the Beasts toys. One of them is Brett Rothe who posted this video of voyager Battletrap on Youtube. It is not an extensive review but it does show the transformation for those curious.

[EvasionModeBumblebee]

Still on the fence about Battletrap, but he does look pretty cool. Love that head sculpt in bot mode!

I've had Clunker Bee on my desk more after the reveal of SS-100, and I gotta say I really like him! It does have the thin forearms carried over from the TLK mold, but other than that it's a very solid figure. At least once the roof is pinned, anyway xD

That leads me into a question for everyone, what's your favorite Bumblebee in Studio Series? I have to go with DOTM Bee, although there's a lot of great ones. All of the SS-49 molds (49/74/87) are excellent, Clunker Bee is cool, and Jeep Bee is very fun as well!

[-Kanrabat-]

This.

Was.

Inevitable.

[Rodimus Prime]

He has more of a Generations vibe and aesthetic than Bayverse.

[-Kanrabat-]

He has more of a Generations vibe and aesthetic than Bayverse.

My observation too.

It's only flaw are those tow kibbles on his arms but it's no dealbreaker. Looks pretty sweet and fun overall.

[Rodimus Prime]

He has more of a Generations vibe and aesthetic than Bayverse.

My observation too.

It's only flaw are those tow kibbles on his arms but it's no dealbreaker. Looks pretty sweet and fun overall.

He does. I meant what I said as a positive, I wholly prefer Generations style over regular Bayverse, even with SS cranking out some great-looking pieces.

Now, for possible Battletrap repaints. Green, Hoist? Blue and white, Towline? Any others?

[Emerje]

Aside from the head it reminds me of Legacy Evolution Scraphook (and not because they're both wreckers). But I also think the design is on par with Dropkick, Shatter and Blitzwing from the previous movie so it still has a movie feel to me.

Emerje

[-Kanrabat-]

FINALLY.

It needed a 50$can upgrade kit to have the PERFECT '07 Megatron. It shouldn't have been needed from the start.

[M. Spector]

FINALLY.

It needed a 50$can upgrade kit to have the PERFECT '07 Megatron. It shouldn't have been needed from the start.

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I got the DNA kit for DoTM Shockwave and that's pretty how I felt about him. I do adore my 07 Megatron, even if his chest is a reuse and he doesn't have a cannon arm. The shelf presence the toy has is fantastic and both modes are fun and satisfying. Glad you finally reached nirvana with him