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Horri-Bull and Bumper may not headline most Transformers lineups, but their cult status is well earned! Horri-Bull is a grumpy Decepticon Headmaster who transforms into a robotic bull, making him stand out compared to other Decepticons Meanwhile, Bumper is a Transformers mystery that is perfectly wrapped in nostalgia Originally a toy mistaken for Bumblebee and[...]

Road Hauler is a deep-cut gem for Transformers fans; originally seen only briefly in the G1 cartoon, Road Hauler is a green repaint of Grapple This Constructicon reject didn't join the Decepticons; instead, he chose to stay loyal to the Autobots He takes pride in his heavy lifting and has a distinctive crane arm and a[...]

Even more Transformers Studios Series figures are on them, including the return to the War for Cybertron franchise. We have already seen quite a few of these heroes and villains return from the back of battle with impressive detail, articulation, and accessories Up next is the return of Megatron, who is more than just a villain, but[...]

Optimus is now burdened with impossible choices and a crumbling home world, and is now coming to life once again from Hasbro.  The new Transformers Studio Series Optimus Prime stands 6.5" tall, features his design from the video game, and converts into his Cybertronian truck mode in 22 steps He will come with signature weapons like[...]

It looks like Thundercracker is now making a landing at Hasbro for his new Transformers Takara Tomy Dramatic Capture Series Decepticons Part 1 set He is also bringing Reflector along for the ride, which means all three bots are included with Viewfinder, Spectro, and Spyglass.  Thundercracker will convert into his jet, while Reflector converts into his[...]

The Transformers: Missing Link C‑09 Cybertron Hero Takara Tomy set has just arrived from Hasbro This fun new release brings anime-inspired versions of Bumblebee and Cliffjumper in a compact 2‑pack Missing Link reimagines the beloved Mini‑Bot duo for modern times and with vibrant cartoon aesthetics These roughly 3‑inch figures are faithful homages to their classic[...]

"Y'all are wild." Also out on the 25th of June. #gallery-2 { margin: auto; } #gallery-2 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-2 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-2 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ Transformers #2 Transformers #3 PrintWatch: Transformers #2 is getting an eighth printing and Transformers #3 is getting a sixth printing, both for the 2nd of July. #gallery-3 { margin:[...]

Transformers, GI Joe and Void Rivals of Image/Hasbro/Skybound's Energon Universe are part of Image Comics' August 2025 solicits and solicitations, promising Baroness Vs Cover Girl, Autobots enter the Matrix, Springer Vs Proximus and over in the classic line, Joe Recon Team vs Blue Ninjas… #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 25%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px[...]

PrintWatch: Transformers #1 and Void Rivals #1 both get twelfth printings and GI Joe #1 gets a fourth, all with new Howard Porter covers And Transformers #5 gets a fourth printing, all for the 11th of June. TRANSFORMERS #1 12TH PTG (CA) Howard Porter, Romulo Fajardo Jr. VOID RIVALS #1 12TH PTG (CA) Howard Porter, Giovanna Niro GI JOE #1[...]

When Skybound and Hasbro launched their The Transformers Compendium Set Kickstarter campaign last month, I wondered if they might surpass the all-time comic book funding record, one they set last year with the G.I Joe: A Real American Hero Compendium Set. The Transformers Kickstarter Campaign Well, this week, The Transformers officially became the most-funded comics Kickstarter of all[...]

The Quintessons are a bizarre mechanical alien race in Transformers continuity, variously responsible for creating the Transformers and Cybertron in the first place, or merely coming across them and enslaving them They have been popping up in the current Energon Universe continuity from Hasbro Skybound and Image Comics And today's Free Comic Book Day Energon[...]

Red Alert, the Autobot security chief, first appeared in The Transformers animated series back in the 1980s He has since become a fan-favorite Autobot warrior who is driven by a deep sense of responsibility to protect his fellow Autobots His alternate vehicle form is a sleek emergency rescue vehicle, which helps his Red Alert status[...]

Starblitz is yet another shining star for Hasbro's newest 2025 Transformers x NFL crossover event This Autobot is running his route as he represents the Dallas Cowboys with a sleek, silver-blue design Measuring 5.5 inches tall, Starblitz brings some Cybertronian pride to Dallas in an impressive way Starblitz will transform into a Cowboys football helmet[...]

Charging out of Arrowhead with a roar, KC-59 is the Kansas City Chiefs' blazing own Autobot mascot for the new Transformers x NFL 2025 collection That is right, Hasbro is going for a touchdown as they take the field, combining some of the NFL's biggest teams with some Energon Named after the team's founding year[...]

Introducing Steelsmash, the powerhouse Autobot representing the Pittsburgh Steelers in the new 2025 Transformers x NFL collaboration Standing at 5.5 inches tall, Steelsmash transforms into a black-and-gold Steelers football helmet in 23 detailed steps It is time for kick off with this beauty that features those signature Pittsburgh Steelers colors and that fresh Autobot symbol[...]

Hasbro, Skybound and Image Comics have been publishing Transformers, GI Joe and Void Rivals comics in a shared Energon Universe continuity for a couple of years now And there have definitely been crossovers along the way, though they have been played rather light That looks like it is about to change pretty much with G.I[...]

Optimus Primal is the leader of the Maximals in the Transformers: Beast Wars universe Unlike the traditional Optimus Prime, who transforms into a truck, Primal transforms into a powerful gorilla This version of the hero was introduced back in 1996 with the hit animated series Beast Wars Primal was originally a security captain who was[...]

Here are your GI Joe, Transformers and Void Rivals comics scheduled for July 2025, from Robert Kirkman, Hasbro and Skybound, publishing through Image Comics' July 2025 solicits and solicitations… with a mystery character in GI Joe and a last stand for Transformers as they hit their second year. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width:[...]

As well as all the Spawn, Transformers, Savage Dragon, Walking Dead, GI Joe, Void Rivals , Ghost Machine, Giant Generator, and Massive-Verse you have learnt to expect…. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 25%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ Criminal: Knives by Ed Brubaker & Sean Phillips THE KNIVES:[...]

Dirge is a Decepticon Seeker Warrior known for his ominous presence and fear-inducing tactics in the Transformers universe Introduced in the original Generation 1 toy line and animated series, Dirge is instantly recognizable by his navy and gold color scheme and unique jet mode modeled after a modified F-15 Unlike other Seekers, Dirge is characterized[...]

But now that record seems on track to be toppled by…Skybound and Hasbro launched their The Transformers Compendium Set campaign on Kickstarter, collecting both the US and UK comics published by Marvel in the 80s and 90s. In just one day, the campaign has pledges of over $1,800,000, setting a new Kickstarter record previously established by the aforementioned G.I[...]

Optimus Prime is back yet again with a brand new Transformers Takara Tomy release as they debut the new MPG-17 Style Generation figure Coming in at 9.5" tall, the Leader of the Autobots is fully articulated and will have an updated design that offers a more natural transformation This MPG-17 release features dual rear tires[...]

A new hero rises as Robosen is back with another incredible Transformers release as they update a fellow Autobot Bumblebee is one of the most beloved characters in the Transformers franchise, who debuted in the original 1984 Transformers toy line and animated series As a small, yellow Autobot who transformed into a Volkswagen Beetle, Bumblebee[...]

Hasbro is back with a new Studio Series release for Transformers: The Movie with an updated yet revised reissue This set brings back the Autobot scientist Perceptor as he is ready for action using his smarts and analytics to save the day. This specific version brings the Autobot from the Transformers: The Movie (1986), where he was the[...]

Transformers #21, GI Joe #8, Void Rivals #20, with Autobots Vs Decepticons, Darak Vs Solila and Major Bludd Vs The Baroness. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ TRANSFORMERS #21 STORY DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON ART / COVER B JORGE CORONA & MIKE SPICER COVER A[...]

The Fate of Two Worlds. MEDIA TIE-IN, HORROR, ADAPTATIONS MINISERIES FINALE JUNE 25 32 PAGES FC T+ $4.99 TRANSFORMERS #21 STORY DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON ART / COVER B JORGE CORONA & MIKE SPICER COVER A DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON & MIKE SPICER COVER C (1:10) DAVID NAKAYAMA COVER D (1:25) DERRICK CHEW COVER E (1:50) PYE PARR COVERS F & G ENERGON UNIVERSE SECOND ANNIVERSARY VARIANTS[...]

Transformers #1 and Void Rivals #1, the launch titles of Hasbro, Skybound and Image Comics' Energon Universe comic book line, are getting special premium printings in September 2025, after San Diego Comic-Con, where you will probably get to see them – and hear them Because the special premium printings of both will feature sound chips[...]

PrintWatch: Second printings for GI Joe, Transformers and Assorted Crisis Events, all from Image Comics… so GI Joe #2 and #3 and Transformers #16 and #17 get second printings for the 9th of April… #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ GI Joe[...]

A new Transformers Takara Tomy Missing Link figure is on the way from Hasbro, bringing an unreleased prototype to life We have already seen that a new Missing Link Arcee is on the way, but another is being released alongside her with an unreleased prototype variant This new figure is based on Arcee's classic appearance[...]

Takara Tomy's Transformers Arcee is racing on in with a return to her original toy deists with new and updated articulation First introduced in Transformers: The Movie (1986), Arcee has remained one of the most recognizable female Autobots in the franchise Takara Tomy's version puts her back in action with an impressive release that showcases[...]