Transformers toys are admittedly fun collectibles, because not only do you get a cool robot in disguise for your home, you’re also getting a highly articulated fidget cube. There’s no better way to grease your mental gears than with a quick transformation session! If you’re looking to add some Autobots or Decepticons to your desk, preorders are now live for a bunch of new releases in Hasbro’s Transformers Legacy United series of action figures.
These are largely in scale with previous toy lines like the War for Cybertron Trilogy, and the main draw here is that these collectibles celebrate the 40th anniversary of Transformers. It includes characters from across the Transformers franchise, updates them with new aesthetics, and even includes a few remixes. Overall, you’re getting fun figures that sport vibrant color schemes, blocky designs, and detailed panel lines in both their vehicle and robot modes.
Several of these figures will be exclusive to Amazon, so if you’re looking to avoid paying aftermarket costs at conventions for these rare figures, you’ll want to lock in a preorder for them before they sell out. We’ve also listed a few existing Transformers products below–like transforming a pile of Legos into Optimus Prime.
But first, here’s a quick look at what’s going to be released soon.
Chop Shop and Barrage Transformers Legacy United 3-Pack
$55 | June 7 (Amazon exclusive)
Kicking off the list is a Decepticon tag team hellbent on mayhem. Chop Shop transforms into a Stag Beetle and he comes with a pair of blasters, while Barrage transforms into a rhinoceros beetle and he has his own set of blasters. This set also includes Malleus Minotaurus, a grey minotaur Micromaster who can transform into a warhammer.
Breakdown and Windsweeper Transformers Legacy United 4-Pack
$60 | June 7 (Amazon exclusive)
Breakdown in this set is a retooling of the Legacy Prime Universe Bulkhead toy, and the bulky bruiser transforms into a Raba H18 military truck. Windsweeper provides aerial support and changes into a heavily-modified F-16XL variant of the F-16 Fighting Falcon jet, and he comes with a pair of Targetmaster partners, Cleansweep and Ozone.
Titan Class Armada Universe Tidal Wave (Transformers Legacy United)
$200 | August 1
It has been a hot minute since we last saw a Titan take to the battlefield, and for fans of the Unicron trilogy of animated series, the wait for Tidal Wave is almost over. Standing tall over your regular Transformers at 19 inches, Tidal Wave comes with a bunch of extra features. He can transform into his battleship and battle-station forms, or you can separate him to create three vehicles known collectively as the Dark Fleet. Pair them with Megatron or Galvatron and you’ll unlock more battle modes for those Decepticon leaders.
Cybertron Universe Hot Shot (Transformers Legacy United)
$25 | September 1
The Unicron trilogy of Transformer cartoons didn’t have a Bumblebee–don’t let name rights lapse, kids!–but those shows did have Hot Shot to serve as an energetic replacement. This version of Hot Shot has a color scheme and design influenced by the Transformers: Cybertron animated series and he transforms into the sportiest of cars.
Infernac Universe Nucleous (Transformers Legacy United)
$25 | September 1
An extensive retooling of the Armorizer Magneous. Nucleous can split apart to form weapon accessories for other characters. Alternatively, you convert him from rock creature to armored car in just a handful of steps.
Robots in Disguise (2001) Universe Side Burn (Transformers Legacy United)
$25 | September 1
Sure, he might have the same body as Shadow Striker, but this toy rocks a new head for Side Burn and transforms into a cool car. His roof can be removed and attached as a shield, and his rear bumper can be attached to his blaster to create an axe weapon.
Lego Optimus Prime
$144 ($180)
One of the best Lego sets of recent memory, the Lego Optimus Prime is a work of art and engineering. Not only do you get Optimus in Lego form and a ton of accessories, you’re also getting a figure that can pose and transform through the power of Lego magic. The figure is also a lot of fun to build, and thanks to fans online drafting up detailed plans, can be enhanced with additional Lego pieces.
Optimus Prime and Megatron (Transformers Legacy United)
$28 | Available now
Former allies and eternal enemies, you can’t have Optimus Prime without a Megatron to menace him. This compact figures have simple transformation gimmicks, are around seven inches tall, and have a snazzy design.
Bumblebee and Starscream (Transformers Legacy United)
$28 | Available now
Like the duo above, this pairing of Bumblebee and Starscream are another great option for younger Transformers fans. You have the heroic scout pitted against the treacherous Deception second-in-command, and each figure can easily be transformed.
Transformers Generations: Bumblebee
$25 | Available now
Sure, Optimus Prime is the best Transformers character, but Bumblebee is right there. You can pair up the Optimus figure below with everyone’s favorite scout, and like the big bot, Bumblebee shifts into his vehicle mode in just a handful of steps.
Transformers Generations: Optimus Prime
$25 | Available now
For the younger Transformers fans in the house, this Optimus Prime figure is a great replica of the iconic Cybertronian. Transforming it is pretty easy, as Optimus can go from robot to vehicle mode in just six steps, and it has been discounted by 50%.
Numskull Optimus Prime Figure
$133 | Available now
If you’re in the mood for an inaction figure, this statue of Autobot leader Optimus Prime will look great in your collection. He’s in a great running pose, is around 11 inches tall, and the cel-shaded colors make him look like he leaped out of the animated G1 series.
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