This week: We marvel at this week’s SDCC Transformers news, especially Commander Class Ultra Magnus, plus we gush and groan over the new Robosen Grimlock.

News

SDCC

• Preview Night Generations display featuring Deathsaurus (THANKS, BEN)
• Just prior to SDCC, Robosen reveals Grimlock (hey look it’s Ben again)
• Hasbro breakfast with Robosen Grimlock, Powerlinx Hot Shot with Jolt (Also thanks to Ben)
• Generations Reveal Panel: (TFW) 
  • Commander Ultra Magnus, SS86 Ratchet, Frenzy 
  • Amazon capsule Nova Prime, Tetra Jet Nacelle, and Javelin/Kaskade 2 pack 
  • Studio Series ROTB Nightbird, Core Class Exo-Suit Noah Diaz, Novakane 
  • Legacy Menasor boxset 
  • SG two-pack Rodimus and Sideswipe with Whisper
  • And a bunch of things we’ve already seen and/or own
• Close-up look at Ultra Magnus (TFW)

Not SDCC

• The surprise reveal from Target: MPM Bonecrusher with caught-on-fire effect parts
• The whole Toxitron collection started showing up at stores, which also gave us proof and our first looks at Concept Deco Grimlock (mirrored on Autobase Aichi)
• In hand look at retro reissue Kickback (screencaps on Autobase Aichi)
• Transformers video for JAXA Moon Rover Optimus Prime (Twitter)
• Weaponizer ROTB Arcee in hand photos (Instagram)
• Killerbody To Produce ROTB Mirage and Optimus Primal masks (TFW boards)

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