Australian Transformers Weekly Episode 268, Feb 17 2023

Welcome to Australian Transformers Weekly, bringing you Transformers news from around the world and across Australia.

 

This is episode 268

We are recording live on Friday February 17th, 2023

 

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In this weeks episode:

• We'll check out the Superbowl spot for Rise Of The Beasts
• And we'll think long and hard about what options THAT licence opens up
• We've got an update on Australian releases for the new Origin Jazz figure and other recent reveals; and
• We'll have a look at some upcoming releases for Studio Series and Legacy Evolution

All of that and more is coming up in this week’s episode - after this!

 

WELCOME

 

Notable events

 

NEWS

New Releases:

 

Local Releases:

Legacy Evolution wave 1 deluxes hit Myer, EB/Zing and Gamesmen.

Rise of the Beasts studio series figures also started to appear locally at EB/Zing and Gamesmen.

 

Also be aware of the Big W Rise of the Beasts promotion, you could win prizes ranging from tickets to visit Taronga Zoo to overnight safari experiences just for buying Transformers there!

 

Overseas Releases:

Legacy Evolution wave 2 voyagers and leaders hit shelves in Canada and got a fast follow in Asia.

 

News:

Rise of the Beasts Superbowl spot features Pete Davidson's Mirage with official Porsche endorsement

https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/02/12/new-transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-superbowl-trailer-475654 

 

And Hasbro followed up soon after with an official reveal of a Studio Series deluxe figure with an accurate, licensed Porsche 911 alt mode

https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/02/13/studio-series-rotb-deluxe-mirage-revealed-475728 

 

Buzzworthy Origin Jazz more info

https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/02/10/buzzworthy-cybertronian-jazz-behind-the-scenes-475556

 

Origin Jazz will be released in Australia.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/transformerscca/posts/2373372506156672/

 

Studio Series expanding to the High Moon studios games?

https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/02/14/rumor-2024-studio-series-listings-found-wfc-starscream-bb-voy-shockwave-86-swoop-mv6-megatron-more-475715 

 

First look: Studio Series 86 Snarl

https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/02/06/studio-series-86-leader-snarl-first-look-in-hand-images-475292 

 

Sticking with upcoming figures, let's take a look at what's to come in Legacy Evolution over the course of the year.

https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/02/04/updated-wave-breakdowns-for-2023-legacy-evolution-studio-series-waves-3-4-475103 

 

NEW ACQUISITIONS  

Jason: Galaxy Shuttle, Needlenose, Scraphook

Max: Legacy Breakdown + Menasor

Daria: Shattered Glass Soundwave

 

OUTRO

• Thank you for listening! And if you’re watching along with the live record, thanks for checking us out.

 

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That’s all from us. We’ll be back with more Transformers news soon.

 

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