New downloadable content for the worldwide phenomenon of a video game known as Minecraft has dropped, this time themed around our favorite robots in disguise. Now, the Autoblocks can wage their battle to destroy the evil forces of the Decepticubes.

Okay, I made those names up. Anyway, see how it looks for yourself:

Autobots, get ready to roll out! The Transformers DLC by Syclone Studios and Hasbro has swerved into Minecraft with a story-driven adventure that will take you on an adrenaline-fueled ride between Earth and Cybertron. Your mission? Only the small task of saving humanity! Claim your free Character Creator item: the Transformers Hoodie from the Dressing Room, then strap in and let’s defeat some Decepticons.

And from the Minecraft Marketplace, where you can purchase the DLC pack:

There is more than meets the eye in this epic Transformers Adventure Map! Play as fan-favorite Autobots like Optimus Prime and Bumblebee as you work to stop familiar foes like Megatron and Starscream. Take your battles to the next level with a variety of blocky blasters and hop into co-op multiplayer to take on the fight for freedom with friends. Autobots, roll out!

Want to see more? Then here are some screenshots for you:

You have to admit, the original, blockier G1 designs translate pretty nicely into the Minecraft style. But you might be thinking to yourself, “Why does this look so familiar?”

Well, that would be because the game seems to take more than a few cues from a past release, Transformers: Devastation. This is most evident in the use of the Decepticon Ground Soldiers as cannon fodder.

Also worth noting that this was probably easily done because Microsoft, owners of the Xbox brand, recently acquired Activision Blizzard, the publisher of Transformers: Devastation. That means they likely had easy access to the assets and resources from that game, even though the development was handled by PlatinumGames.

Still, it makes you wonder… Did they pull out those old assets just for this? Or is there more to this than meets the okay, no, I’m sorry, I can’t do it. Too easy. I have standards! …apparently.

Anyway, if you’ve already got Minecraft and want to roll out, then you can get it from the Minecraft Marketplace for $8.99 USD (or the rough equivalent in your currency), or the universal Minecraft price of 1,510 Minecoins.

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You get Soundwave as the Dreadnok Thunder Machine in the newest Transformers Collaborative G.I. Joe x Transformers offering, of course!

We’ve talked about it in this space before, of course, but now Hasbro Pulse has uploaded a whole bevy of new promotional — nay, let’s call these for what they are — glamour shots of all the figures from the set in action!

Have a look and see for yourself!

Now, doesn’t that just make you want one of these sets more than ever? I know I do!

And if I had $99.99 USD to drop on this glorious piece of kit, I could do so right now by heading on over to Hasbro Pulse, where orders are open right now!

Huge thanks to Magnusblitz, Citizen and Active Member of our forums, for bringing this to our attention there! And if you’d like to talk about this, speak in your best faux-Aussie accent, or just debate over whether that’s a hood or Zartan’s hair, then head over to the “Transformers Collaborative thread (TMNT Party Wagon)” thread in our forums.

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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.

Are you wilding over these releases like we are or has your wallet find it’s nemesis? tell us on our Transformers forum, our Discord Server, our twitter, or our Facebook group!

Perceptor:
Walmart: Transformers Toys Retro G1 Perceptor Converting Action Figure (5.5”) – Walmart.com

Hasbro pulse: Transformers Retro The Transformers: The Movie Perceptor Figure – Hasbro Pulse

Blaster w/ Steeljaw:

Walmart: Transformers Toys Retro 40th Anniversary Autobot Blaster & Steeljaw Action Figures – Walmart.com

Hasbro pulse: Transformers Retro 40th Anniversary Autobot Blaster & Steeljaw – Presa – Hasbro Pulse

Soundwave w/ Laserbeak & Ravage:

Walmart: Transformers Toys Retro 40th Anniversary Soundwave, Laserbeak, & Ravage Action Figures – Walmart.com

Hasbro pulse: Transformers Retro 40th Anniversary, Soundwave, Laserbeak, & Ravage – – Hasbro Pulse

The retro G1 figure collection seems to continue expanding for those looking into a G1 toy experience with the now iconic animation colours, are you in-toon with these releases or will you toy with us more, tell us on the Transformers forum, our Discord Server, our twitter, or our Facebook group!

With the arrival of Void Rivals #3 in comic shops last week, a preview of its shared Energon Universe book-buddy, Transformers #1, was included. Check it out:

Mysteries abound at Skybound. Mysteries such as, “Who is the girl with Spike? Is it a new form of Carly? Mikaela? Someone else?” and “Waitasecond, is that Bumblebee laying in the Ark? He wasn’t featured in the roster preview!” Which just goes to show, you really can’t have anything Transformers without Bumblebee involved in some way. Guess he’s still making up for everything from between Generation 2 to the 2007 movie.

Anyway, as the last page says above, the first issue lands on October 4th, 2023. Will you be there? Or will you be waiting for the trade? Tell us about it in the “Energon Universe – next Transformers comics coming from Skybound” thread on our forums!

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Sources: Inside Pulse, via Tformers (who also helpfully added the first page)

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 !

Stock photos and packaging photos for G1 Motormaster (thanks to Hasbro China’s Transformers store) are making the rounds, and now Hasbro have revealed the second wave of Transformers Legacy Deluxes and Voyagers, and Motormaster as well!

Let’s kick off with the good stuff: the next wave for Transformers Legacy, featuring Deluxe class figures of Generation 1 Elita-1, Transformers Prime Knock Out, and Beast Wars Tarantulas (joining Generation 1 Wildrider), as well as Voyager class Generation 2 Jhiaxus and reissued WFC: Siege Soundwave! Hasbro also managed to share their own stock photos of Motormaster (thanks to DaimChoc for these caps).

More pics of Motormaster have surfaced from Hasbro China’s Transformers store:

How does Legacy look to you now? (And do you have a spare torch and pitchfork for the “Why Siege Soundwave?!” protest?) Give us the lowdown on the Allspark Facebook page, on our partnered Discord at discord.gg/allspark, and on the Allspark Forums !

Listings and photos show that the next 5″ tall Smart Model kits include Arcee, Wheeljack, Soundwave with Ravage, Blitzwing, Shockwave, Optimus Prime, and Brawn from the 2018 Bumblebee movie, and even Optimus Prime from 2017’s Transformers: The Last Knight!

We’ve mirrored the pics below:

Have they left anyone out? What would you like to see done next in this scale? Tell us what you think on the Allspark Facebook page, on our partnered Discord at discord.gg/allspark, and on the Allspark Forums !

They’d previously released a visorless Soundwave plush, as well as plushes of Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, Grimlock, and even a Unicron head! Some of these are currently sold out, but the rest (including some fun shirts) are worth a look.

More new plushes are also apparently in the works!

Tell us which G1 characters you want to see in plush form at the Allspark Facebook page, on our partnered Discord at discord.gg/allspark, and on the Allspark Forums !

Check them out and be sure to discuss on out discord page and let us know which one of these figures you’re adding to your collection.  Discord.gg/allspark