New In-Hand Images of Transformers Micro Machines Blind Boxes

The buildable base pieces looks more fun than the Micro Machines.

Wow! I'm famous

Before I forget, these were found at the Millerville Target in Baton Rouge.

I wonder... Would these Micromachines be in scale with the Ark is spaceship mode?
Maybe a bit too big, but it may looks right still.

Just out of curiosity, but what was Hasbro thinking when they were designing the sets? Why wouldn't they have made the boxes cross-compatible and connectable to the Siege, Earthrise and Kingdom figures? I mean they're taking their own IP's and doing nothing to cross sell? Kind of a missed opportunity if you ask me. (But I know no one is.)

-Kanrabat- wrote:I wonder... Would these Micromachines be in scale with the Ark is spaceship mode?
Maybe a bit too big, but it may looks right still.

Well, if you judge by the red OP figure the size of a grain of rice that came with the Titan Class Kingdom Ark, no way these are in scale. But if you're talking about the DOTM Cyberverse Ark way back when then probably a Yes.

TAAO wrote:Just out of curiosity, but what was Hasbro thinking when they were designing the sets? Why wouldn't they have made the boxes cross-compatible and connectable to the Siege, Earthrise and Kingdom figures? I mean they're taking their own IP's and doing nothing to cross sell? Kind of a missed opportunity if you ask me. (But I know no one is.)

I thought the same. But I have no familiarity with Micro Machines at all so just wild guesses.

Maybe it's already an established connecting configuration with other MM playsets? Something that they're just starting to have for MM "blind" boxes that work as a "build your own base" pieces that get people hooked on building bigger bases (great idea BTW if that's so)? Or something having to do with patent?

I'm curious of the idea behind the base pieces than the TF figures. Hope some enlightening can be revealed by Hasbro in the future.

The OP MM looks great. I might get some if I chance upon these at retail just for curiosity sake (who am I kidding? Honestly it's to feed my plastic TF toy addiction, ).

TAAO wrote:Just out of curiosity, but what was Hasbro thinking when they were designing the sets? Why wouldn't they have made the boxes cross-compatible and connectable to the Siege, Earthrise and Kingdom figures? I mean they're taking their own IP's and doing nothing to cross sell? Kind of a missed opportunity if you ask me. (But I know no one is.)

They thought nothing because Hasbro did not make these sets. They are licensed only. Micro Machines already has their own pre existing connector system, so they kept it.

william-james88 wrote:

TAAO wrote:Just out of curiosity, but what was Hasbro thinking when they were designing the sets? Why wouldn't they have made the boxes cross-compatible and connectable to the Siege, Earthrise and Kingdom figures? I mean they're taking their own IP's and doing nothing to cross sell? Kind of a missed opportunity if you ask me. (But I know no one is.)

They thought nothing because Hasbro did not make these sets. They are licensed only. Micro Machines already has their own pre existing connector system, so they kept it.

Exactly. In this case, both the Micro Machines and Transformers brands are licensed to Jazwares who actually produce these toys.

Are Micro Machines sold with other car toys like Hot Wheels?

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Are Micro Machines sold with other car toys like Hot Wheels?

Yes they are usually on the same aisle as Hot Wheels, Matchbox, etc.

AcademyofDrX wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

TAAO wrote:Just out of curiosity, but what was Hasbro thinking when they were designing the sets? Why wouldn't they have made the boxes cross-compatible and connectable to the Siege, Earthrise and Kingdom figures? I mean they're taking their own IP's and doing nothing to cross sell? Kind of a missed opportunity if you ask me. (But I know no one is.)

They thought nothing because Hasbro did not make these sets. They are licensed only. Micro Machines already has their own pre existing connector system, so they kept it.

Exactly. In this case, both the Micro Machines and Transformers brands are licensed to Jazwares who actually produce these toys.

Perfect opportunity for someone to make some connector accessories to make these compatible with TF connectors.

kirbenvost wrote:

AcademyofDrX wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

TAAO wrote:Just out of curiosity, but what was Hasbro thinking when they were designing the sets? Why wouldn't they have made the boxes cross-compatible and connectable to the Siege, Earthrise and Kingdom figures? I mean they're taking their own IP's and doing nothing to cross sell? Kind of a missed opportunity if you ask me. (But I know no one is.)

They thought nothing because Hasbro did not make these sets. They are licensed only. Micro Machines already has their own pre existing connector system, so they kept it.

Exactly. In this case, both the Micro Machines and Transformers brands are licensed to Jazwares who actually produce these toys.

Perfect opportunity for someone to make some connector accessories to make these compatible with TF connectors.

How would they scale to begin with?

The Transformers Micro Machines have hit Amazon!

We have the Bumblebee playset we saw before:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0973HBL4J/re ... formers-20?tag=seibertron07-20&

A 2007 set with Optimus, Bumblebee, Ratchet, Jazz, Megatron, Starscream, Blackout, and Brawl:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0973HLWJX/re ... formers-20?tag=seibertron07-20&

And an ROTF set with a desert deco Prime, Bumblebee, Sideswipe, Arcee, Elita-1, Jetfire, Megatron, and Starscream:
https://www.amazon.com/Micro-Machines-M ... formers-20?tag=seibertron07-20&

Seeing those renders on the box again (especially 07 Bee on the playset) brings warmth to my heart! I'm definitely picking up the 07 set.

The RotF set stock photo has Megatron facing the wrong way.

Emerje

primalxconvoy wrote:

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Yeah, it would have made more sense not to put the symbols on the vehicles, that why they decoder gimmick makes sense and they could also blend in better with other micro machine vehicles

Thanks to a heads up from Seibertronian EvasionModeBumblebee, we have news that the initial bout of the new Transformers Micro Machines figures are up for preorder on Amazon. These sets include the previously leaked Bumblebee playset featuring the toy Camaro that transforms into a Micro Machines base, as well as some box sets that include a pair of dioramas and 8 figures, the first being a 2007 movie set, the 2nd a Revenge of the Fallen set, all using the classic stock art for the characters.

You can check out the links to the preorders below, and let us know if you intend to get any of these in the comments section below!

We have the Bumblebee playset we saw before:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0973HBL4J/re ... formers-20?tag=seibertron07-20&

A 2007 set with Optimus, Bumblebee, Ratchet, Jazz, Megatron, Starscream, Blackout, and Brawl:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0973HLWJX/re ... formers-20?tag=seibertron07-20&

And an ROTF set with a desert deco Prime, Bumblebee, Sideswipe, Arcee, Elita-1, Jetfire, Megatron, and Starscream:
https://www.amazon.com/Micro-Machines-M ... formers-20?tag=seibertron07-20&

Did anyone forget that the G2 Go-Bots such as Megatron, Optimus Soundwave and the others were compatible with Matchbox and Micro Machines race tracks?

Rogue-Primal wrote:Did anyone forget that the G2 Go-Bots such as Megatron, Optimus Soundwave and the others were compatible with Matchbox and Micro Machines race tracks?

Matchbox and Hot Wheels yes, not Micro Machines, they were too big

leokearon wrote:

Rogue-Primal wrote:Did anyone forget that the G2 Go-Bots such as Megatron, Optimus Soundwave and the others were compatible with Matchbox and Micro Machines race tracks?

Matchbox and Hot Wheels yes, not Micro Machines, they were too big

Even Micromasters are just barely compatible. People not familiar don't seem to really grasp just how small Micro Machines are.

Emerje

Greetings fellow Seibertronians!

Courtesy of Autobase Aichi and @MilitaryMicros (the original source of the pictures), we have some early images of the as yet unreleased Micromachines G1 Optimus Prime Hauler Playset for you! The set contains a non-transforming Optimus Prime cab, as well as a trailer, which can detach from the cab and unfold to form the playset. The set also comes with a G1 Tracks Micromachine, which is naturally compatible with the playset's interactive features, including a rotating stand that conceals a Micromachine within. Looking forward to adding this to your Transformers/Micromachines collection, or thinking of taking a pass? Let us know in the comments!

Check out the images below!




































Credits: Autobase Aichi, @MilitaryMicros

Not official MicroMachines (then it's not the real thing!), but saw micro Transformers and GI Joe vehicles by Jada called Nano Hollywood Rides the other day. (Would attach a picture I took but I don't see a button for it here.) Haven't seen a post for them, so thought I would share.

I honestly want this just for the micro-Tracks!

This hits a weird niche in my nostalgia triggers. Like a false positive. I will be on the look out for it!

Ooh, Micro machines are back? I remember seeing that they popped up agian when the Star Wars Sequal trilogy first started but then seemed to disapear again.

I need to see how compatible Micromasters are with that.

Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:I honestly want this just for the micro-Tracks!

Seconded!

Regarding Micromaster compatibility, though, I think they'd be too big. If memory serves, Micromasters have always been bigger than Micro Machines.

Glarryg

I keep seeing the Bumblebee set, and I have been tempted a couple times by it, it's neat

I ordered two on Amazon yesterday and they are being delivered today!

I just got mine today. Just wanted to share a size comparison with the Bumblebee play set. Obviously there is a big difference in size. It would have been cool if the OP playset was the larger one, rather than the Bumblebee playset.

I haven’t applied the stickers yet but you can see how i have it attached with the Bumblebee playset. In regards to the trailer, just like the G1 trailer the stabilizer arms flip out and support the half’s of the trailer, a nice touch. I like on the OP playset you can garage other Autobots; fitting five there. The hidden escape hatch is pretty neat. The car just snaps onto the tabs and stays securely in place.

Overall not a bad playset to have.

SGM

I'm surprised they couldn't figure out anything to do with the truck portion.

Emerje

I totally agree, that would be one downfall of this playset.

Just picked this up today at a local Target in Branson, MO. They only had the one set (#07) of the second series.

Happy hunting,


SGM

SGMLordMirage wrote:Just picked this up today at a local Target in Branson, MO. They only had the one set (#07) of the second series.

Happy hunting,


SGM

Still haven't seen any Transformers Micromachines in stores and I've looked several times. I know I can buy them off Amazon, but I'd like to see them in person first.

Emerje

I hear you on that. The one Target close to me still has the first series, or at least the last time I was in there. In fact that store still had plenty of the blind box sets.

SGM

Huh, neat. i have been avoiding the Micros simply because I do not need to collect something else, but it has been hard to resist

We have news that the second series of Transformers Micromachine blind box sets has been found in the US. These were found at an unspecified Target. As before, only half of these blind boxes contain a Transformers vehicle. An image was found on Facebook showing the placement of the cars within the blind box case and it gives you an idea of the characters found along with the codes and character list. Oddly, the Optimus vehicle in this set is not the one shown in the stock image on the side of the box (Western Star vs a Peterbilt truck).

If you have found them, share your sightings with our community in the sightings section and on our boards in your region related thread.

This sighting was originally posted here by Metal Uzaki.

That's interesting for sure. Im still trying to spot the Series 2 4 packs. Actually I've found 2 of the 4 in my neck of the woods but that's it.

Thanks for the heads up Will.

SGM

SGMLordMirage wrote:That's interesting for sure. Im still trying to spot the Series 2 4 packs. Actually I've found 2 of the 4 in my neck of the woods but that's it.

Thanks for the heads up Will.

SGM

No problem, good luck with the hunt!

also, hope this helps:

I'm a bit confused, is there supposed to be a G1 style prime in these sets?

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I'm a bit confused, is there supposed to be a G1 style prime in these sets?

I think it's just movie characters.

I find this a bit bizarre that in this wave, it's not 50/50 G1 and Movie.
Based on the Bee and Optimus playsets we got, that is.

First Starscream, Now Jazz?! Man

In my initial response i forgot to ask about the codes associated with the bind boxes so this is definitely good to have. Again thanks to @willams-james88 for that.

My two cents worth with the blind boxes. It would have been nice to see Ironhide from the 07 movie in one of these blind boxes along with Roadbuster. Rather than getting repaints of Brawl and Sentinel Prime. That would complete the 07 Autobot lineup and complete the Wrecker trio.
It is interesting another version of Nemesis Prime is being released. Now you can have both, Peterbilt and the Western Star versions.

The clear Ratchet is neat, that would go along with the clear Optimus Prime that as previously released.
Just has they did a G1 inspired Starscream we now get a G1 inspired Jazz.

Time to start looking.

SGM

I just wanted to share my comparison shots between series one and series two releases. Unfortunately, I never found any of the Series/wave 2 blind boxes in the store. i was able/lucky enough to get them off of eBay for reasonable prices, not too much more than what you would pay for in the store with taxes.

Enjoy,


SGM

You just reminded me that there are micro Machines wreckers, and now I am in agony knowing I need them

Funny enough i was going to ask you about that under your collection page. Unfortunately, they only have released Leadfoot and Topspin. Maybe they will release Roadbuster at some point. Not sure why they didn’t just do all three in the one 4 pack. That makes too much sense i guess. Of course that was Dale Jr.’s car could be a licensing issue but certainly not with Chevy since the other two are Chevys.

Oh well but they would definitely be a great addition to your Wreckers collection.

I'm slowly but surely closing out all of the Wreckers toys, and forgot about these 2. I need to start hunting them I guess

Found some of these recently!

First I found some of the blind packs at Target, used the codes to pick the chase Ratchet!

Currently have him next to the Jada die-cast Bee, which doesn't quite scale but is kinda close enough.



I also went into Five below and found these guys! (Note: Arcee is incorrectly labelled as Elita-1)



There was also a pack with Blackout and Brawl there, and while I unfortunately didn't see them, there are also packs of 07 Bee with Megatron, and Prime with Starscream.

Curious if we'll see more of these two packs in the future, There's some of the DOTM/AOE ones I'd like to pick up!