BotCon 2012 – Hasbro Toy Panel Reveals – SDCC Exclusives, TF Generations, And More!

Transformers Botcon 2012 Hasbro Optimus Prime Megatron BumblebeeDuring Hasbro’s Toy Panel, they talked and revealed a lot of new information about products coming out. Unfortunately all filming and photography was prohibited. However, I took good notes and am going to relay all the information here. for you.

They talked about the San Diego Comic Con 2012 exclusives, the future of Transformers Prime, future Generations waves, the possibility of Fall of Cybertron Dinobots figures and even a Transformers theme park ride!

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BotCon 2012 – Fall of Cybertron Insecticon Revealed, Bruticus, Shockwave & Others on Display

Transformers BotCon 2012 Hasbro Fall of Cybertron Bruticus Swindle Vortex Onslaught Brawl Blast OffHasbro had set up a display of Transformers: Fall of Cybertron figures, some of which have only previously been seen in promotional photos. On display were Fall of Cybertron Optimus Prime, Jazz, Shockwave, and all 5 figures that will make of Bruticus: Blast ooff, Brawl, Onslaught, Swindle, and Vortex. Also revealed for the first time is an Insecticon based on the game designs from Fall of Cybertron.

All of the figures are deluxe sized, and will be in Transformers Generations packaging. The 5 figures that make up Bruticus will be released in October of this year, and the rest will be released in August of this year.

They will all retail for $14.99.

Continue after the jump for tons of hi-def photos of all the new figures!

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BotCon 2012 – Fall of Cybertron Voyager Soundwave Revealed

Transformers BotCon 2012 Hasbro Fall of Cybertron Voyager Soundwave Ratbat Rumble Frenzy BuzzsawDuring the Hasbro Toy Panel, they revealed a new size class for the Transformers: Fall of Cybertron toy line. They’re going to make a Voyager sized Soundwave based on his design from the game! This was a huge surprise to the fans in the audience.

His design hasn’t altered too much from the first game, but the figure looks great. He looks big, and he has friends! Soundwave will include his 4 original tapes, Buzzsaw, Rumble, Ratbat, and Frenzy. However, now they’re not tapes but instead they’re “Data Discs”. They look like thick oversized CD’s and fit right in Soundwave’s chest. Also included are some Decepticon themed cases for the discs to sit in that you’re not currently using for Soundwave.

He looks like he’s going to be quite an amazing figure. Continue after the jump for lots of hi-def photos!

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BotCon 2012 – SDCC 2012 Exclusive Zombie Cliffjumper

Transformers BotCon 2012 Hasbro San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive Rust in Peace Zombie CliffjumperOne of Hasbro’s exclusives for this year’s Sand Diego Comic-Con was revealed today. It’s going to be a zombified version of Cliffjumper nicknamed “Rust in Piece” Cliffjumper. It’s made to resemble how Cliffjumper appeared on the episode where his body was resurrected with Dark Energon.

The figure will come in a package that is the shape of zombie Cliffjumper’s head. This package will then come in a box that houses it. But wait, there’s more!

If you take the zombie head package out of the box and set it on top of the box, it’s designed look like Cliffjumper’s torso!

Continue after the jump for lots of hi-def photos of the SDCC exclusive Cliffjumper, as well as lots of pics from Hasbro’s Transformers Prime display!

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BotCon 2012 – Transformers Prime Cyberverse Sets, Including Giant Optimus Maximus

Transformers Hasbro BotCon 2012 Cyberverse Optimus Maximus PrimeAmong the reveals today, Hasbro had some new Transformers Cyberverse sets in a Transformers Prime theme. The new sets include an Energon Driller with character Knockout, the Star Hammer with Wheeljack, and a huge playset called Optimus Maximus. This has two modes, robot and battle station. It appears that when in battle station mode, you can fit the small Transformers vehicles included with the Cyberverse sets in Optimus Maximus, to make the ultimate Cyberverse vehicle.

The Energon Driller and Star Hammer will be available this August and will retail for $19.99

Optimus Maximus will also be released in August and will retail for $34.99

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BotCon 2012 – Transformers Kreo – Giant Devastator Being Released

Transformers Hasbro Kreo Devastator BotConFor the Transformers Kreo fans, there were a few new sets revealed today. Chief among them is a very large Devastator Kreo set. It’s going to include 560 pieces, and can be put together 9 different ways. You can put the pieces together to form all 4 robots that make up Devastator. You can also build all 4 robots in vehicle mode, and of course build Devastator himself. The set also includes 6 mini figures, and some construction site set pieces to build a truly awesome scene.

The Devastator Kreo set is slated for release in Fall of 2012, and will have a price tag of $79.99

Continue after the jump to see all the new Kreo sets, including Devastator!

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BotCon 2012 – Hasbro Reveals U.S. Release of MP-10 Optimus Prime

Transformers Hasbro Masterpiece MP-10 Optimus Prime with TrailerHasbro revealed today during their toy reveal panel that the Masterpiece-10 Optimus Prime is getting a U.S. release. This version of Optimus Prime has only been previously revealed in Japan, and included his trailer with all the accessories inside that the vintage Optimus Prime did. Not only that, he includes a removable Matrix of Leadership, a removable Energon Axe, and a tiny version of Spike that sits in the driver’s seat when Prime is in truck mode.

This version stands at about 10 inches tall, shorter than the 20th Anniversary MP Optimus Prime. However, this version will be more in scale with recent Masterpiece figures like Rodimus and Grimlock. He’s coming in a nice window box package, revealing all of his contents.

There was no official word on pricing, but he should be released this Fall.Continue after the jump for lots of hi-def photos of Masterpiece Optimus Prime!

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