Transformers Rise of the Beasts hit theaters on June 9th 2023. The litlgeeks and I saw Rise of the Beasts…June 9th 2023! And we LOVED it! Now, admittedly, I’m an old world, Generation 1 Transformers fan to the bone. After the initial overwhelming feeling of glee seeing my big bots on screen through the Bayverse movies through 2000s and early 2010s, I have to be honest. The glee turned into, this just isn’t working. So, when Bumblebee came out just a few years ago, and promised to restore some of the glory of Transformers, and delivered, that was big for me, and big for the litlgeeks. Building off of that restoration, with a head of steam, Rise of the Beasts dares to go further, to expand the universe, and even to bring other universes in line with Transformers on screen! While I can’t wait to see what is next out of the movie series, Hasbro has us along for the ride with some amazing Rise of the Beasts figures and role play toys to continue all of the Rise of the Beasts fun at home! They kindly sent us a massive box filled with said figures and toys for free to share with you, our friends out there on the internet. So buckle up! We’ve got a lot of amazing stuff to see!
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Includes 5 inch Battle Changer Optimus Primal and Skullcruncher
Each Bot goes from Bot to beast
You can combine both Bots for extra Beast B
BEAST COMBINER 2-PACK: Beast Combiner 2-Packs come with 2 Beast Alliance figures: 5-inch Battle Changer and 7-inch beast armor toys. Convert Skullcruncher figure to armor mode and attach to armor up the Optimus Primal action figure
2 MODES: The Transformers Optimus Primal action figure converts from robot to gorilla mode in 7 steps. The Skullcruncher figure converts from crocodile to armor mode and attaches to Optimus Primal figure in 6 steps
TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEASTS: Featuring robot and beast characters inspired by the epic Transformers movie, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts!
LOOK FOR MORE TRANSFORMERS MOVIE TOYS: Beast Combiner 2-Pack toys are cross compatible with other Beast Alliance figures. Collect other Beast Alliance toy robots to build the ultimate beast alliance (Each sold separately, subject to availability)
Each figure comes with their iconic on-screen weapon!
Thor, Captain America, and Captain Marvel feature 7 points of articulation
For ages 4 and up
Group Photos
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I feel like we’ve been waiting for more Transformers Minimates for a while…maybe anticipating is a better word. Either way, we cannot get enough Transformers Minimates. They showcase tiny versions of our all time favorite Autobots and Decepticons. And the thing about Minimates, especially a set like this, is the packaging is small, and small packaging makes for awesome litlstocking stuffers! So watch as the litlgeeks check out Series 2 of Transformers Minimates, because it’s litlholiday for everyone, not just kids, and I know I’d be happy to get these in my stocking!
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Mix and match parts to your hearts content, or just leave them as they are…because they are PERFECT!
These figures do NOT transform
It is amazing how Diamond Select Toys is able to make these Minimates look so much like Transformers that you almost think they should Transform! Each one of these characters is so faithful to the original G1 cartoon!
For ages 8 and up
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We have been all over the 86 Studio Series Transformers from Hasbro, from the first…one of which was… GRIMLOCK! Well, Grimlock came with a Wheelie, and while it was a nice to have, it definitely left a bunch to be desired. Bring us around to many conversations with Hasbro, talking about how excited they were for their Core Class bots. Well, that excitement comes to fruition over and over again, first with a much upgraded Spike, and now, with Wheelie!
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He really looks like Wheelie, right from the movie, very little compromise from screen to plastic here
That bright orange color is perfect
He comes with his slingshot!
Movie accurate head sculpt
He’s the perfect size to hang out with Grimlock in Core Class!
In Alt Mode:
He turns into his tiny space car!
He really looks great, though just a little kibbly with his hands poking out of the back
The canopy is a bit of a trick to get flush
Transformation
Fast and easy 12 step transformation
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We are nothing if not honest here at litlgeeks, and I will be with you now. We weren’t going to get Ratchet. But, we really wanted Wheelie, and the fastest way to get him for us, was with Ratchet through Big Bad Toy Store. So we did that. And after spending some time with Ratchet, I’d buy him again in a heartbeat. In fact, we will be on the look out for core class Iron Hide when he hopefully, eventually drops. But we are here to talk about Ratchet today, and Hasbro did an outstanding job of turning him tiny!
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We loved the main line Ratchet because it did a great job of looking…like Ratchet. Well, This Core Class version does an equally great job of looking like our on screen 86 movie Ratchet, except, much smaller!
He moves really well for a small bot
He comes with his iconic dual pistols
The medic / Autobot logos are present on his shoulders as they should be
His head / face sculpt, which is most important, is dead on accurate!
In Alt Mode:
He turns into a medical van / ambulance, and looks great doing it, though, there are some gaps
It’s also a little bit of a struggle to get all of the connection points to stay together
He looks like Ratchet’s on screen alt mode!
Transformation
15 steps from Bot to Alt, and a few are a little fiddly when it comes to tabbing in, but it’s definitely easy enough for a fidget toy!
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Another step closer to having the gang back together with our new Dinobot friend, 86′ Series Sludge! Sludge is the largest of the Dinobots, one of the most fun, and has long been on our 86 want list. So we are excited that Hasbro has delivered in a big way here! 3 down (Grimlock, Slug, Sludge), 2 to go (Swoop and Snarl), very excited to let the litlgeeks check out this big boy for us today!!
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For a big fella he’s very articulated in bot mode, and you can pose him out very well
Includes his blaster (screen accurate)
Includes a movie scene inspired in package backdrop
In Alt Mode:
He’s a giant flippin’ dinosaur!!
That beautiful goofy Sludge dino face is perfect
He moves just like a dinosaur
Can he do the sploot? He can!!!
Transformation
Sludge transforms in 31 steps very simple and quick steps!
Smooth transformation
Solid and clean finish on tabs and slots, everything fits
Note – we mention in the video, there is a gap underneath, that gap is meant to be filled with the feet
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We had a look at Optimus Prime earlier in the year, and we knew Megatron was coming…and you can’t have one without the other right? So…we got both, and Megatron is AMAAAAAZING!!!!
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Includes an insertable head mount / strap and pad that makes fit nice and comfy
Requires 3 AAA Batteries, not included
One button, the eyes light up, and he spouts of Megatron jibes, jabs, and threats gloriously, voiced by Frank Welker!
The detail on this thing is astounding, excellent paint and battle damage
Eye holes let you see out, and everything is red.
You’ll look just like Megatron!
For ages 14 and up
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