Transformers Authentics Titan Changers Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron revealed!

I'll be blunt. Those look like TRASH in all modes. However, if they are solidly built, cheap, and big, those will be pretty damn awesome for lil' Jimmy's first Transformers.

Somebody tell megatron that his slenderman cosplay isn't going as planned

Walmart Canada has some new toys that, to the best of my knowledge, no one saw at retail before. These are new Titan Changer figures part of the Authentics line. They are leader sized but at the deluxe price. So very simple, yet big and inexpensive for younger fans to have a big transforming toy that they can transform by themselves and that wont break the bank. The three characters offered were Megatron, Optimus and Bumblebee. These use the Evergreen designs we have seen in the past, it is the same style which the Cyberverse character models are based off of (along with some characters at the tale end of the previous IDW continuity). You can see a comparison to other Optimus toys, one deluxe and one voyager sized.

They were 19.99 CAD, meaning probably closer to 15 USD if ever they are found in the US. it is unknown if they are exclusive to Walmart in Canada, but that is the first place these were found. You can see images of the toys along with their transformation schemes below.

Me likey, me likey a lot.

I feel like I have seen these before, maybe on another website? Megatron's mold-lined arms look awfully familiar.

These are ugly as sin. Still, leader sized AND 10$can cheaper than a regular deluxe? This is brilliant and young kids will indeed have a blast without making the parents curse.

Seen at Walmart: A mom is handling the G1 Optimus. "This look neat! My kid will love it. How much is it? 70$!!! WTF?" The mom then put it back in disgust.

Strange and wonderful how these things keep popping up under the radar. I'll have to hit some dollar stores and Big Lots next time I'm out and about just to see if they've turned up south of the border. (the Canadian border, that is)

My gut tells me we'll see Starscream in the 7" scale too, complete the set and all that.

I think chef Optimus would look good next to dishwasher Kup.

WiseMan wrote:I think chef Optimus would look good next to dishwasher Kup.

Dohohoho!
The funniest thing is "leader" is accepted in the French language and changing it to "chef" was unnecessary.

Thanks to a heads up from Seibertronian Fc203, we have news that the Transformers Authentics line at the Family Dollar, which has given us some nice Transformers, has some new reveals that will be hitting the shelves here very soon.

Up first is the smallest class, the Bravo class, which up until now had featured Grimlock, Starscream, Megatron, Optimus Prime, and Bumblebee. The newest figure to join this class is Ratchet, who is also in his evergreen design and hues very close to his recent Cyberverse Spark Armor toy. He will be available along with the rest of the previously released figures.

Next is the Alpha class, which featured Grimlock, Optimus, Bumblebee, and Megatron. The newest addition to this class is Soundwave, who also hues close to a recent Cyberverse toy, in this case the Warrior class figure. He will also be available with his fellow previously released figures.

And finally, we have the Titan changer, the larger figures that transform in a couple of steps. Previous members of the class included Megatron, Bumblebee, and Optimus, and they are now joined by Grimlock and Starscream.

All of the new figures are most likely on their way to stores now, so keep an eye out for these latest Authentics figures, and let us know if you spot them!

I know these Authentics figures should have lowered expectations, and some of them look decent, but Titan Grimlock looks embarrasing while Soundwave has a puny visor. Still, these would be neat for a stop motion where a universe of goofy G1 characters exists.

I would love to see that Soundwave as a Deluxe or Voyager.

Quantum Surge wrote:I know these Authentics figures should have lowered expectations, and some of them look decent, but Titan Grimlock looks embarrasing while Soundwave has a puny visor. Still, these would be neat for a stop motion where a universe of goofy G1 characters exists.

"Puny visor" seems like a pretty minor nitpick for what is otherwise a decent-looking Soundwave. As for Grimlock, Titan Changers are a Leader-sized figure for around half the price of a deluxe, so yeah, your expectations might be too high.

These look fantastic, is it too early to start naming toy of the year? I'm still waiting on an Alpha Starscream.

Did I read right that these are only available at dollar tree? Or more likely dollar general
Where they have been previously?

soundwave looks neat! i actually dig the cyberverse (or evergreen) style of soundwave, but never picked up the warrior class due to lack of neck joint. this one seems to solve that. if i saw him around my area for the same price as the rest, i'll definitely pick it up.

Starbuck14 wrote:Did I read right that these are only available at dollar tree? Or more likely dollar general
Where they have been previously?

they are at family dollar

william-james88 wrote:

Starbuck14 wrote:Did I read right that these are only available at dollar tree? Or more likely dollar general
Where they have been previously?

they are at family dollar

I found Grimlock and Optimus at Big Lots.

Decepticon Stryker wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Starbuck14 wrote:Did I read right that these are only available at dollar tree? Or more likely dollar general
Where they have been previously?

they are at family dollar

I found Grimlock and Optimus at Big Lots.

The smaller ones were also found at Five Below at multiple instances.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Decepticon Stryker wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Starbuck14 wrote:Did I read right that these are only available at dollar tree? Or more likely dollar general
Where they have been previously?

they are at family dollar

I found Grimlock and Optimus at Big Lots.

The smaller ones were also found at Five Below at multiple instances.

And Walgreens, though usually only during the holidays. And yes, Dollar General as well.

Emerje

chuckdawg1999 wrote:These look fantastic, is it too early to start naming toy of the year? I'm still waiting on an Alpha Starscream.

I'm waiting on them to release Bravo Alpha Bravo and if that figure is as good as I expect, I'll upgrade to Alpha Alpha Bravo!

carytheone wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:These look fantastic, is it too early to start naming toy of the year? I'm still waiting on an Alpha Starscream.

I'm waiting on them to release Bravo Alpha Bravo and if that figure is as good as I expect, I'll upgrade to Alpha Alpha Bravo!

Today sir the internet is yours!

Emerje wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Decepticon Stryker wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Starbuck14 wrote:Did I read right that these are only available at dollar tree? Or more likely dollar general
Where they have been previously?

they are at family dollar

I found Grimlock and Optimus at Big Lots.

The smaller ones were also found at Five Below at multiple instances.

And Walgreens, though usually only during the holidays. And yes, Dollar General as well.

Emerje

I've found them at both Family dollar, Dollar General, and Dollar Tree

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

Emerje wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Decepticon Stryker wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Starbuck14 wrote:Did I read right that these are only available at dollar tree? Or more likely dollar general
Where they have been previously?

they are at family dollar

I found Grimlock and Optimus at Big Lots.

The smaller ones were also found at Five Below at multiple instances.

And Walgreens, though usually only during the holidays. And yes, Dollar General as well.

Emerje

I've found them at both Family dollar, Dollar General, and Dollar Tree

What happened to the news post? It doesn't have a page preview and aside from a link, the images are deleted...

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

Emerje wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Decepticon Stryker wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Starbuck14 wrote:Did I read right that these are only available at dollar tree? Or more likely dollar general
Where they have been previously?

they are at family dollar

I found Grimlock and Optimus at Big Lots.

The smaller ones were also found at Five Below at multiple instances.

And Walgreens, though usually only during the holidays. And yes, Dollar General as well.

Emerje

I've found them at both Family dollar, Dollar General, and Dollar Tree

I'm sure dollar tree sightings would interest people. Could you take pics next time to show which of these authentics do they have there and what are the prices?

Do you remember the Authentics line? Those were official dollar store type Transformers for younger fans (or more likely their parents shopping at Family Dollar). Well chuckdawg1999 has a review of the Soundwave that was supposed to show up. We don't have word that it has made it's way to stores yet, so if it did, please let us know. In the meantime, enjoy the review and let us know what you think.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Authentics Soundwave is a great neo-G1 update using the Evergreen design. Transformation is smooth, simple and satisfying. Soundwave is a great for those looking for a more involved version of the Cyberverse figure.

Obvious hollow legs are obvious, but that Soundwave look pretty damn good overall and it offer neat little tricks. Plus, highly posable so that's surprising.

If I come across it in the wild, I may pick him up.

I would love a size comparison with the Warrior Cyberverse version and other Transformers.
He looks good, I like the Authentics line, hope they do more.
And hopefully they make all the Cyberverse cartoon figures!!!

Fellow Seibertronian Chuckdawg wrote in to say he had gotten his hands on Authentics Ratchet and made a review, which you can find below.

While these may not be figures on most fans' want list, it is good to know what's out there and we can all live vicariously through Chuck to see if we are indeed missing out on these, or not. Enjoy!

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Ratchet is a fun little figure and the perfect introduction to the character. Transformation is interesting with a sliding gimmick that adds quite a bit of heft to the figure namely in the legs. Definitely worth a pick-up to add to your Authentics collection.

huh ... I actually had that in my hand yesterday, put it back in favour of other stuff.

Burn wrote:huh ... I actually had that in my hand yesterday, put it back in favour of other stuff.

I hear that a lot in relation to the Authentics line.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

Burn wrote:huh ... I actually had that in my hand yesterday, put it back in favour of other stuff.

I hear that a lot in relation to the Authentics line.

I just couldn't see where it would fit in the collection.

Burn wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

Burn wrote:huh ... I actually had that in my hand yesterday, put it back in favour of other stuff.

I hear that a lot in relation to the Authentics line.

I just couldn't see where it would fit in the collection.

That's another line I hear in relation to the Authentics line. There's a lot of eyes on the product but that doesn't necessarily translate into sales.

I would love it if every Transformers reviewer on Youtube ever would include size comparisons.

Walmart Canada has some new Transformers toys that were not seen in the country before. These are the 10 inch Grimlock and Starscream from the Authentics line. They are leader sized but at the deluxe price. So very simple, yet big and inexpensive for younger fans to have a big transforming toy that they can transform by themselves and that wont break the bank. These use the Evergreen designs we have seen in the past.
They were 19.99 CAD, 15 USD. The previous wave was exclusive to Walmart in Canada, so this will probably be the same. You can see images of the toys along with their transformation schemes below.

If you have found them, share your sightings with our community in the sightings section and on our boards in your region related thread.

They are CHEAPER than deluxe. 1/3 off.
And those are way more interesting than the good ol' Rescue Bots for sure.

Having known, I'd have told my friend on the phone who was shopping for his neightbor's young child.

Grimlock looks like he has Mickey Mouse shorts on, complete with buttons.




Are these sold anywhere in America? Never seen them in stores here, seems like something you'd see at Walgreens, Big Lots, or Dollar General.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:
Are these sold anywhere in America? Never seen them in stores here, seems like something you'd see at Walgreens, Big Lots, or Dollar General.

Emerje

I sent an e-mail to the staff and didn't get any conclusive responses.

I think those might be the Authentics Titan Changers. The Megatron and Optimus sure look similar enough.

Sabrblade wrote:I think those might be the Authentics Titan Changers. The Megatron and Optimus sure look similar enough.

Yes, that is what they are.

And Emerge, people have reached out on Facebook, these showed up at Aldi's in the US. Looks like it's old news US wise, but these were never really reported.

I saw similar ones in Canadian Tire a month or so ago, in the long-ago days when I could shop in a store.

WiseMan wrote:I saw similar ones in Canadian Tire a month or so ago, in the long-ago days when I could shop in a store.

Canadian Tire had the smaller ones that look like what we see in the link below:

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/tran ... ds#store=9

These are the 10 inch ones, pretty sure they never went to Canadian Tire.

Canadian Tire did have a 10 inch Bumblebee and Optimus but those are form the cyberbattalion line, not from Authentics/Evergree.

william-james88 wrote:Canadian Tire did have a 10 inch Bumblebee and Optimus but those are form the cyberbattalion line, not from Authentics/Evergree.

You're right. The packaging is similar, but the link is definitely the ones I saw. But I'm certain I saw Ratchet, too, even though the website doesn't show him.

WiseMan wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Canadian Tire did have a 10 inch Bumblebee and Optimus but those are form the cyberbattalion line, not from Authentics/Evergree.

You're right. The packaging is similar, but the link is definitely the ones I saw. But I'm certain I saw Ratchet, too, even though the website doesn't show him.

Yeah Ratchet's also one of them, I didn't link all of em.

I saw those big 20$CAN figures in my Walmart.

Big OOOOOFFFFF..... Those may be the ugliest Transformers I've ever seen. Ultra tall, ultra thin, ultra hollow.


Rescue Bots, small 1 steps, and Ultra/Ultimate class Cyberverses are way better looking and seems more solid than those "dollar stores knock off" for the young child TF beginner.

2021 is shaping up to be all kinds of random. Take this news for instance. A Transformers fan in Chile posted these images online of a new Barricade toy they found. Since they found the deco to be lacking, they applied extra deco themselves. While it makes the legitimacy of this new toy suspect, they do indicate that it is trademarked Hasbro 2021. From the look of it, this is Barricade in his evergreen design which is heavily influenced from his Transformers The Last Knight look. So this could be an upcoming new toy in the Authentics line.

Let us know what you think!

Yeah this is defintely an evergreen Authentics toy. Also the in-hand images having these other toys makes everything feel weirdly nostalgic.

Could be a passable rank-sweller