Takara Tomy has announced three new Transformers toy releases for late 2026 and early 2027, including a Back to the Future reissue, two MPG cassette bot sets, and two Studio Series figures from the 1986 film.
Takara Tomy announced three new Transformers toy releases on July 7, 2026, covering the Back to the Future collaboration line, the Masterpiece (MPG) line, and the Studio Series MTMTE Collection. The Back to the Future figure Gigawatt, originally released in 2020, is being reissued in a 40th anniversary package. The figure transforms from the DeLorean time machine into a robot mode modeled after Doc Brown's face. Pre-orders open July 8, 2026, for a late December 2026 release at 6,600 yen.
For the MPG line, Takara Tomy announced two sets that expand the cassette bot roster. MPG-24 Eject & Amhorn and MPG-25 Blaster & Steeljaw are both fully transformable figures and accessories based on the classic anime series. They connect to the previously released Soundwave figure, allowing collectors to recreate scenes from the original Transformers anime. Eject & Amhorn releases in late February 2027, and Blaster & Steeljaw releases in late March 2027.
In the Studio Series MTMTE Collection, Takara Tomy added two key characters from the 1986 animated film. TS-37 Starscream MTMTE Collection and TS-38 Prowl MTMTE Collection are fully transformable figures set for release in late December 2026. Pre-orders for both open July 8, 2026.
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Takara Tomy announced MPG-26 Destron Rhinox, a figure of Rhinox as converted by the Destron device in Beast Wars episode 16. The figure includes a red head, two gatling hammers, a sword, and a beast mask. Preorders open August 5, 2026, with release in late March 2027.
Takara Tomy announced TS-39 Scourge and TS-40 Blitzwing for its Transformers Studio Series. Scourge, from Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, transforms into a lumber truck and includes a weapon. Blitzwing is a triple-changer with tank and jet modes, plus gun, sword, and big-hand weapon parts. Both cost 9,900 yen and ship in late January 2027.
Fathom Events and Hasbro announced a 4K re-release of the 1986 film The Transformers: The Movie in U.S. and U.K. theaters on September 17, featuring a never-before-seen cinematic chapter after the credits. Tickets go on sale August 7, with additional international markets planned.
Takara Tomy is reissuing the Back to the Future collaboration Transformers figure Gigawatt in a 40th anniversary package. The figure transforms from the DeLorean time machine into a robot mode modeled after Doc Brown's face. Pre-orders open July 8, 2026, for a late December 2026 release at 6,600 yen.
Takara Tomy announced two new sets for the Transformers MPG toy line: MPG-24 Eject & Amhorn, releasing in late February 2027, and MPG-25 Blaster & Steeljaw, releasing in late March 2027. Both sets include fully transformable figures and accessories based on the classic anime series.
Takara Tomy announced two new figures in the Transformers Studio Series: TS-37 Starscream MTMTE Collection and TS-38 Prowl MTMTE Collection. Both are fully transformable figures based on the film series, set for release in late December 2026. Pre-orders open July 8, 2026.