Roll Out with the First Transformers 40th Anniversary Collectibles

Fire up the Cybertronic Spree and get ready for action!

While a ton of attention has been paid to what’s happening at New York Comic Con (NYCC) this weekend, Hasbro kicked off its Transformers 40th anniversary celebration with new action figures inspired by four decades of battles between the Autobots and Decepticons.

The initial assortment includes the Transformers Retro 40th Anniversary Autobot Blaster & Steeljaw and Transformers Retro 40th Anniversary Decepticon Soundwave, Laserbeak, & Ravage. These figures are inspired by the original G1 releases and feature multiple character-inspired accessories. Soundwave and Blaster each convert from boombox to robot and have push-button chest cassette doors.

Transformers Retro 40th Anniversary Blaster and Soundwave | Source: Hasbro

In cassette mode, Steeljaw fits in Blaster’s chest while Laserbeak and Ravage fit into Soundwave’s chest.

Both Retro Edition figures are expected to ship on or about February 15, 2024.

Takara Tomy Transformers Dramatic Capture Series The Decepticon Nemesis Bridge Set | Source: Hasbro

Additionally, the Takara TOMY Dramatic Capture Series is a new collector-focused range that celebrates 40 years of Transformers with G1-inspired figures that feature premium deco and details. The line launches with The Decepticon Nemesis Bridge Set. It comes with Megatron, Shockwave, Soundwave, and Laserbeak action figures, and also includes a Captain’s chair and series-inspired weapon accessories.

Hasbro expects the set to ship on or about June 30, 2024. Right now, you can get your preorders in via Hasbro Pulse.

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James Zahn

James Zahn, AKA The Rock Father, is Editor-in-Chief of The Toy Book, a Senior Editor at The Toy Insider and The Pop Insider, and Editor of The Toy Report, The Toy Book‘s weekly industry newsletter. As a pop culture and toy industry expert, Zahn has appeared as a panelist and guest at events including Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC) Wizard World Chicago, and the ASTRA Marketplace & Academy. Zahn has more than 30 years of experience in the entertainment, retail, and publishing industries, and is frequently called upon to offer expert commentary for publications such as Forbes, Marketwatch, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, USA Today, Reuters, the Washington Post, and more. James has appeared on History Channel’s Modern Marvels, was interviewed by Larry King and Anderson Cooper, and has been seen on Yahoo! Finance, CNN, CNBC, FOX Business, NBC, ABC, CBS, WGN, The CW, and more. Zahn joined the Adventure Media & Events family in 2016, initially serving as a member of the Parent Advisory Board after penning articles for the Netflix Stream Team, Fandango Family, PBS KIDS, Sprout Parents (now Universal Kids), PopSugar, and Chicago Parent. He eventually joined the company full time as a Senior Editor and moved up the ranks to Deputy Editor and Editor-in-Chief.

Roll Out with the First Transformers 40th Anniversary Collectibles

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