IDW will lose the Transformers comics license at the end of 2022, and the crew wonders where the books go next. Hasbro Pulse opens preorders for Selects DK-2 Guard, the black Diaclone Ironhide, and Masterpiece MPG-02 Getsuei.

New Authentics bring a well-received Arcee, a Beast Wars ReAction wave is coming, and Legacy Blaster turns up in Europe in a windowless box. Diecast lands his first Moon Studios Trainbot.

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MPG-02 Getsuei Opens for Preorder on Hasbro Pulse

Hasbro Pulse’s Transformers Tuesday put Masterpiece MPG-02 Getsuei up for preorder at $149. One host already has an Amazon Japan preorder at 16,700 yen with shipping, about $145, and keeps it since it should arrive faster. [Source: TFRadio]

Transformers Generations Selects Deluxe DK-2 Guard

The same Transformers Tuesday brought Selects DK-2 Guard, Ironhide repainted in the black Diaclone colors Matt has long wanted. The crew raves about the blue eyes and red face under the black helmet, and one host was relieved it had not sold out. The crew wonders why DK-1 got the name Spin-Out while DK-2 has no name. Chris explains it in the new Toy Detectives podcast for patrons. [Source: Hasbro Pulse]

New Authentics Arcee and Classic Heroes Team

Chris posted the news to the RFC News Desk: a new Authentics wave includes an Arcee that turns into a car rather than hiding under one. Fans went gaga over it, and the crew agrees it beats recent Arcees, hollow feet aside. The Alpha assortment adds a new Wheeljack. A Classic Heroes Team line brings Bumblebee, Grimlock, Optimus Prime and a new Optimus Primal. [Source: TFRadio]

Beast Wars ReAction Wave and Blue G2 Grimlock

A Beast Wars wave of ReAction figures appears to be coming, with Optimus Primal, Megatron, Blackarachnia and Cheetor. A blue G2 Grimlock ReAction is a Target exclusive, and a retro Galvatron is also coming. One host shares fan-made 3D-printed Galvatron heads in toy, Andrew Wildman and Geoff Senior styles. [Source: not found]

Buzzworthy Bumblebee Voyager Dinobot

A Buzzworthy Bumblebee Voyager Dinobot is also listed. One host notes it could be any of half a dozen things and is curious to see what it becomes. [Source: TFRadio]

Legacy Voyagers Spotted in Europe in Windowless Boxes

Legacy Voyager Blaster and Bulkhead turned up in Europe in the new box with no plastic window at all. The crew finds it unsettling that anyone can reach in and touch the toy. They expect broken Blaster chest buttons and suggest ordering from reliable online sellers. [Source: Twitter]

Hasbro Price Increases Rumored

Rumors on Twitter, from sources the crew calls very trustworthy, point to Hasbro price increases. Speculation puts Marvel Legends and Generations Deluxe at $24 and Titan Class Metroplex near $190. No details are official yet. Several hosts say the hikes will end their Marvel Legends and G.I. Joe buying, but not Transformers. [Source: not found]

IDW to Lose Transformers and G.I. Joe Licenses at End of 2022

It is now official that IDW will lose the Transformers and G.I. Joe licenses at the end of 2022, while keeping My Little Pony. No new home has been named, though Skybound was rumored in talks weeks earlier. The crew notes IDW has run three continuities in about 16 years. One host wonders if Hasbro might buy a smaller publisher and bring comics in-house. Another host calls that a horrible idea but sees it happening, since Hasbro wants to be a content company. [Source: AIPT]

Red Alert at Walgreens

Chris K tipped the show that Red Alert is on sale at Walgreens.com. Benny’s order already shipped, so it ships fast.

What We Got This Week

Diecast got his first Moon Studios Trainbot and his MS-01 Dark Knight, which arrived from Taobao with a gash in the box. The Trainbots link with magnetic connectors, and he wishes they came with track. He finally got Legacy Blaster, who looks great despite red paint around his face. He also got Fans Hobby’s Cab, whose free mini Perceptor came with a broken arm. Diecast also picked up Golden Disk Tigatron, a Voyager, plus Crimson Wing in Thundercracker colors and MMC’s G2 Vortex. He rounded it out with an X-Transbots motorcycle and three more Robot Paradise cassette sets.

Don found Coronation Starscream at Target the day before stores were announced to have it, and got it with another figure for about $40.

Rob got Slammer, but a common tolerance problem keeps the tank turret from staying together. He sees a good toy underneath and may try another copy.

Matt got one more Studio Series 86 figure that had been sitting at Walmart.

Brian bought every Botbots Series 5 set he found, 16 sets plus several blind packs. He also got Mutant Tigatron, an orange Tigatron with a mutant head, and he dislikes the realistic-animal Kingdom mold style.

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