Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail

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While waiting for the new Rescue Bots Academy themed toys to come out, Hasbro and Playskool are still releasing product to have toys and the brand present on the shelves. The latest wave is indeed filled with previously released toys but it's another chance for parents or fans to get these molds in these colours.

Scottmus Prime found this wave at Central Islip Target in Long Island, New York. It is made up of :

- Sports car Bumblebee and Blades, both reissues
- Heat Wave in a red racecar alt mode (similar to diaclone Mirage), this is the first time this toy is available outside Amazon.
- ATV Bumblebee, which is a redeco of the ATV Bumblebee that came in the Bumblebee Rescue Team set which included an actual robot griffin Transformer.

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Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1963001)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on June 4th, 2018 @ 1:23pm CDT

Thuoght that first Bee was Longview from the 2007 movie Real Gear Robots at first glance.

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1963021)
Posted by WreckerJack on June 4th, 2018 @ 3:15pm CDT

Bee's head shape makes him look like Wheeljack on the box, yet he does not as a toy.

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1963030)
Posted by Emerje on June 4th, 2018 @ 3:55pm CDT

Nice to see Jolt get a new figure.

Emerje

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1965768)
Posted by william-james88 on June 20th, 2018 @ 9:19am CDT

Amazon has a new 3 pack available for parents and Rescue Bots fans. The 3 figures in it have all been released before but this gives us another chance to get them. There are slight differences to the previous releases as well. Here is a breakdown of what the 3 pack entails and what is new:

Optimus is the 2011 tooling with a new paint app (white stripe on the chest + logo) and a silver version of the accessory that came with the Energize version.

Heatwave and Chase look to have figures unchanged from their Energize releases, with Chase also having a silver colored accessory as opposed to the clear blue.

They are packaged in a non embellished brown box which has been a trend on these Rescue Bot toys found on Amazon.

The 3 pack is available right now for $44.99.

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1965771)
Posted by kurthy on June 20th, 2018 @ 9:51am CDT

They're rereleasing the larger scale now? Kind of silly.

The photographers also still can't get correct transformations. Heatwave's feet aren't transformed.

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1965772)
Posted by william-james88 on June 20th, 2018 @ 10:24am CDT

kurthy wrote:They're rereleasing the larger scale now? Kind of silly.

The photographers also still can't get correct transformations. Heatwave's feet aren't transformed.

These are larger? That makes sense, I found the price quite high for a three pack

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1965773)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 20th, 2018 @ 10:29am CDT

william-james88 wrote:
kurthy wrote:They're rereleasing the larger scale now? Kind of silly.

The photographers also still can't get correct transformations. Heatwave's feet aren't transformed.

These are larger? That makes sense, I found the price quite high for a three pack

Yeah, these are the old first-release molds from 2011-2013.

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1965775)
Posted by kurthy on June 20th, 2018 @ 10:31am CDT

william-james88 wrote:
kurthy wrote:They're rereleasing the larger scale now? Kind of silly.

The photographers also still can't get correct transformations. Heatwave's feet aren't transformed.

These are larger? That makes sense, I found the price quite high for a three pack

Yep, these are about an inch taller and are have very different headsculpts from the cartoon. But again, why are they rereleasing toys from a cartoon they cancelled? :HEADHURTS:

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1965776)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 20th, 2018 @ 10:34am CDT

kurthy wrote:But again, why are they rereleasing toys from a cartoon they cancelled?

Gotta keep the toyline alive until the sequel series comes out.

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1965788)
Posted by william-james88 on June 20th, 2018 @ 11:27am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
kurthy wrote:But again, why are they rereleasing toys from a cartoon they cancelled?
Gotta keep the toyline alive until the sequel series comes out.

Yeah, thats the way I see it. Just keeping products available. The show is still on Netflix and can readily be seen and its easy to repackage old product to have it available for any purpose.

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1972125)
Posted by william-james88 on July 18th, 2018 @ 9:37pm CDT

Live from the Hasbro floor at San Diego Comic Con, we have our next round of reveal from the Transformers Rescue Bots line! We learn of upcoming blind bag figures similar to the Tiny Titans we got in the Robots in Disguise line. The highlight is a new big bumblebee toy that can interact with a smaller blue bot. We also see a dog robot in a ravage inspired deco along with more flip bots. If you spot other new items, please share it on the boards. This is just the preview night so we will probably get more from Rescue Bots as SDCC continues so keep and eye out on the site!

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1972126)
Posted by kurthy on July 18th, 2018 @ 9:40pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:Live from the Hasbro floor at San Diego Comic Con, we have our next round of reveal from the Transformers Rescue Bots line! The reveals for this line include:

Is that a heatwave remold of morbot?

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1972236)
Posted by RAR on July 19th, 2018 @ 4:20am CDT

The Two Dogs are Bumblebee's Partners - the official images of these were previously released.

I wonder if he oil drums and fire hydrant has something to do with the flipbots.

The radial Plane Optimus is unusual as is the Bumblebee Monster Truck - never actually seen a flip bot for sale however so I wouldn't know what was new - they'd all be new to me.

Heatwave racer was spotted a while back but he seems very poorly distributed - but perhaps the refresh wave with blades in will make him more available - there is a brand new Optimus Truck in that wave too that no one seems to notice is new too.

I expect that new Bee to ship soon as he screams X-Mas toy (more than Likely he will be in the new Argos Catalogue)

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1972255)
Posted by Lucky Logician on July 19th, 2018 @ 7:29am CDT

RAR wrote:The radial Plane Optimus is unusual as is the Bumblebee Monster Truck - never actually seen a flip bot for sale however so I wouldn't know what was new - they'd all be new to me.

The radial plane Optimus was allegedly released earlier as part of the Griffin Rock Extreme Team set. However, I don't know if it was ever actually for sale. I never saw it in any stores, nor in stock online. So hopefully we can actually get our hands on this mold now.

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1972594)
Posted by Emerje on July 19th, 2018 @ 11:59pm CDT

Really thought they'd show something from "My Rescue Bots Academia" by now.

Emerje

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1972650)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 20th, 2018 @ 8:17am CDT

Emerje wrote:Really thought they'd show something from "My Rescue Bots Academia" by now.

Emerje

I think you've just conflated "My Transformers: Rescue Bots Adventure" and "Rescue Bots Academy".

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1972684)
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 20th, 2018 @ 9:40am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Emerje wrote:Really thought they'd show something from "My Rescue Bots Academia" by now.

Emerje
I think you've just conflated "My Transformers: Rescue Bots Adventure" and "Rescue Bots Academy".

I thought he fused my hero academia with rescue bots academy :lol:

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1972902)
Posted by Emerje on July 21st, 2018 @ 2:56am CDT

ZeroWolf wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Emerje wrote:Really thought they'd show something from "My Rescue Bots Academia" by now.

Emerje
I think you've just conflated "My Transformers: Rescue Bots Adventure" and "Rescue Bots Academy".

I thought he fused my hero academia with rescue bots academy

And here's your winner folks. You get a no-prize.

Emerje

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1973044)
Posted by Qwan on July 21st, 2018 @ 7:41pm CDT

Emerje wrote:
ZeroWolf wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Emerje wrote:Really thought they'd show something from "My Rescue Bots Academia" by now.

Emerje
I think you've just conflated "My Transformers: Rescue Bots Adventure" and "Rescue Bots Academy".

I thought he fused my hero academia with rescue bots academy

And here's your winner folks. You get a no-prize.

Emerje

To be honest, if there's a character in Rescue Bots Academy that's even half as sweet as Uraraka, you can count me all-in on this show.

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1974297)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 26th, 2018 @ 7:00pm CDT

Thanks to a sighting from our very own Podmaster of the Podcasters ScottyP, we have a new sighting for a unique toy with one of the greatest names in Transformers history. The new toy in question is Rescue Bots Bumblebee Rescue Guard with his little pals Growler the K-9 bot, and Sergeant Slobber(!!). This set of figures was spotted at the Target in Apex, North Carolina for the price of $29.99. With as long as Rescue Bots has been going, and with the way it plans to keep going thanks to toys and the new Rescue Bots Academy set to come out, it is really cool to see new toys and new character keep finding their way to us.

Of note with this new figure, these are not your normal Rescue Bot sized figure. ScottyP took note of the face that Growler and Sergeant Slobber are about twice the size of the normal Rescue Bots minicons, so these are toys with some mass to them.

Check out the image below, and let us know if you intend to hunt down these Rescue Bots!

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1974367)
Posted by Microraptor on July 26th, 2018 @ 10:23pm CDT

Sergeant SLOBBER? That's incredible. Just a phenomenal pun.

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1978982)
Posted by william-james88 on August 17th, 2018 @ 10:52am CDT

SDCC 2018 revealed that we would be getting new Transformers blind bags from Hasbro, specifically from Rescue Bots. Only a few bots were shown on display but now that they have been found in both the US and Canadian Walmarts. The assortment includes 2 of Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Heatwave, Blades, Chase, Boulder, Blurr, and Quickshadow. The arms seem to be interchangeable between the two models. These blind bags are $2.88 in the US and $4.94 in Canada.

There is a generous window in the back where you can get a pretty good idea as to which character you are getting.You can always feel around the bag to know which version it is due to the different accessories yielded between the same characters.

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1979029)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 17th, 2018 @ 4:28pm CDT

No love for Salvage?

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1979058)
Posted by Zeedust on August 17th, 2018 @ 8:33pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:No love for Salvage?

Poor guy always seems to get the short end of the stick. Even in the show itself, he got basically no screen time compared to Blurr, Quickshadow, or even High Tide.

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1979362)
Posted by william-james88 on August 19th, 2018 @ 6:37pm CDT

The new Transformers: Rescue Bots "blind bags" are out and while they are non transforming, they did have the semblance of a gimmick. Now, thanks to netkid, who posted in hand images on the TFW boards, we have a good look at the arm swapping gimmick this set promotes.

I have both Primes and Blades(I haven't opened him yet).

Boxes have 1 of each figure. Both figures of a character is the same design but each are in a uniquely sculpted pose, so swapping arms between them to get different poses/looks is encouraged.

Each bag has a small clear window to see what figure is inside, if you are looking for a particular one.

The assortment includes 2 of Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Heatwave, Blades, Chase, Boulder, Blurr, and Quickshadow. The arms seem to be interchangeable between the two models. These blind bags are $2.88 in the US and $4.94 in Canada.

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1979365)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 19th, 2018 @ 7:01pm CDT

A sword? That's not very Rescue Bots-y.

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1979376)
Posted by Ig89ninja on August 19th, 2018 @ 8:01pm CDT

Huh, I actually kinda like what I’m seeing here!

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1979398)
Posted by Flashwave on August 19th, 2018 @ 9:26pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:A sword? That's not very Rescue Bots-y.

That... uh, that is a Heavy Duty Vegetation Trimmer. Useful for times when the People of Griffen Rock foeget why super charging Miracle Grow is a bad idea, like the Sky Forest Fiasco...

Yeah...

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1979399)
Posted by Emerje on August 19th, 2018 @ 9:38pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:A sword? That's not very Rescue Bots-y.

It's a letter opener. On weekends he volunteers at the local nursing home and reads the old folks their mail.

Emerje

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1979448)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on August 20th, 2018 @ 9:26am CDT

have to buy two of the same character just to swap arms rather than just have basic articulation and a removable weapon. meh.

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1979451)
Posted by william-james88 on August 20th, 2018 @ 9:39am CDT

Carnivius_Prime wrote:have to buy two of the same character just to swap arms rather than just have basic articulation and a removable weapon. meh.

I think you can swap arms across the line with different characters.

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1979459)
Posted by Kyleor on August 20th, 2018 @ 10:16am CDT

It looks like if you made a nice straight and clean cut in the middle of that "arm bar" you would end up with a pair of slightly more pose-able arms, and have more arm mixing options. Which might lead to some fun/interesting combinations.

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1982630)
Posted by Seibertron on September 6th, 2018 @ 10:56am CDT

The all-new Playskool Heroes Transformers Rescue Bots Academy Electronic HOT SHOT figure is currently in stock at Amazon.com. The item is currently available for $26.99 and it has free shipping for Amazon Prime members.

Here is the product information listed on Amazon.com about this item.

Playskool Heroes Transformers Rescue Bots Academy Electronic Hot Shot

Activate lights and sounds in both bot and vehicle modes
Hot Shot converts from bot mode to off-road vehicle mode and back again
Easy 2 Do conversion
Sized right for small hands
Includes Electronic Hot Shot figure and instructions. Ages 3 to 7.

Product description
Imagine helping Hot Shot race to the rescue as a rugged off-road vehicle! Sized right for small hands, kids can convert the Electronic Hot Shot figure from bot mode to vehicle mode and back again with 1-step Easy 2 Do conversion. Both vehicle and bot modes feature electronic lights, sounds effects, and phrases! Robots and humans saving the day, working together the Rescue Bots way! Manufactured under license from TOMY Company, Ltd. Transformers Rescue Bots is a trademark and copyright of Hasbro.

A longer version of Hot Shot's product description was listed at Amazon Australia.

Amazon Australia wrote:Robots and humans saving the day, working together the Rescue Bots way! Little heroes can imagine racing to the rescue with this Transformers Rescue Bots Academy Electronic Hot Shot figure featuring Easy 2 Do conversion and electronic lights and sounds! Imagine helping Hot Shot race to the rescue as an off-road vehicle! Sized right for small hands, kids can convert the Electronic Hot Shot figure from vehicle mode to bot mode and back again with 1-step Easy 2 Do conversion. Both vehicle and bot modes feature electronic lights, sounds effects, and phrases! Robots and humans saving the day, working together the Rescue Bots way! Little heroes can pretend to race to the rescue with Electronic Hot Shot in vehicle mode as a rugged off-road vehicle, or in bot mode! Convert Hot Shot from vehicle mode to bot mode and back again with 1-step Easy 2 Do conversion. Imagine charging to the scene of an emergency while activating fun electronic lights, sounds effects, and phrases with the push of a button in both modes! Selected personally by Optimus Prime, Hot Shot is in training to become a Rescue Bot at the Rescue Bots Academy! Through heroic rescue missions, both simulated and real life, he will learn the importance of teamwork and what it means to be a hero!

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1982774)
Posted by Short Circuit on September 7th, 2018 @ 11:18am CDT

mY sHoUlDeRs StIlL hUrt :lol:

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1984822)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 19th, 2018 @ 4:34pm CDT

Thanks to Entertainment Earth, we have news that a new 4-pack of Rescue Bots that include new, more show accurate paint schemes are now available through their site! These figures are larger versions of the original Rescue Bots toys, and include the 4 original show characters, Heatwave, Boulder, Chase, and Blades. The figures feature new paint schemes meant to more closely resemble the show, and also include the weapons that came with the first round of "Energize" figures, though instead of translucent blue they are cast in a silver/gray color.

You can check out in-hand in-package images of the figures below, courtesy of site owner Seibertron, and let us know what you think of these new Rescue Bots below!

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1984902)
Posted by Emerje on September 19th, 2018 @ 9:03pm CDT

Looks like they retooled Blade's chest to remove the sculpted symbol, and strangely the original Boulder is the more accurate one.

Emerje

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1985126)
Posted by butcher31 on September 20th, 2018 @ 10:11pm CDT

They're still not great. If you want a show-accurate set, then I recommend going for the 4-pack (Griffin Rock Rescue Team set). We got those for my young boy and they look heaps better than these.

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1985290)
Posted by william-james88 on September 21st, 2018 @ 11:09pm CDT

The Rescue Bots line keeps trucking along to make sure there are some Transformers goodies for any preschooler venturing down the toy aisle. When it comes to the Transformers Rescue Bots Mini-Cons, we are now at wave 7. It is mostly repacks of previous waves but we do have a new figure too, that being a green redeco of Drake (the dragon Target Master, not the rapper). This is the case contents:

2x TRA RBT HEATWAVE THE RESCUE DINOBOT
2x TRA RBT DRAKE THE DRAGON BOT
2x TRA RBT CHASE THE RESCUE DINOBOT

This was revealed through a listing on Entertainment Earth and wll be coming out next month. Thanks to Scotty P for letting us know.

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1985295)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on September 21st, 2018 @ 11:26pm CDT

We'll, I WAS going to skip the entire Rescue Bots line. With good reason too! It didn't appeal to me. Nor was it intended to. But now I need that dragon. Lookit him! He's adorable! Damn you, Hasbro! Stop taking your toy lines to new and fun places!

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1985306)
Posted by f-primus-unicron on September 22nd, 2018 @ 1:04am CDT

Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:We'll, I WAS going to skip the entire Rescue Bots line. With good reason too! It didn't appeal to me. Nor was it intended to. But now I need that dragon. Lookit him! He's adorable! Damn you, Hasbro! Stop taking your toy lines to new and fun places!

but there is already that mold but in red
havent been able to get one because havent seen it on discount but that mold does extist already
go and grab it

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1985315)
Posted by bacem on September 22nd, 2018 @ 3:01am CDT

f-primus-unicron wrote:
Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:We'll, I WAS going to skip the entire Rescue Bots line. With good reason too! It didn't appeal to me. Nor was it intended to. But now I need that dragon. Lookit him! He's adorable! Damn you, Hasbro! Stop taking your toy lines to new and fun places!

but there is already that mold but in red
havent been able to get one because havent seen it on discount but that mold does extist already
go and grab it

yep, there is. i have that one, grabbed it on a clearance. his gun mode is a stretch, but the dragon is adorable. if hasbro releasing a purple repaint, i can probably makes a spyro fan buying a transformers toy.

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1985638)
Posted by Rysquad on September 24th, 2018 @ 4:17am CDT

william-james88 wrote:The Rescue Bots line keeps trucking along to make sure there are some Transformers goodies for any preschooler venturing down the toy aisle. When it comes to the Transformers Rescue Bots Mini-Cons, we are now at wave 7. It is mostly repacks of previous waves but we do have a new figure too, that being a green redeco of Drake (the dragon Target Master, not the rapper). This is the case contents:

2x TRA RBT HEATWAVE THE RESCUE DINOBOT
2x TRA RBT DRAKE THE DRAGON BOT
2x TRA RBT CHASE THE RESCUE DINOBOT

This was revealed through a listing on Entertainment Earth and wll be coming out next month. Thanks to Scotty P for letting us know.

They probably didn’t retool that Dinobot Heatwave. It’s very easy to break.

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1985654)
Posted by bacem on September 24th, 2018 @ 5:51am CDT

Rysquad wrote:
william-james88 wrote:The Rescue Bots line keeps trucking along to make sure there are some Transformers goodies for any preschooler venturing down the toy aisle. When it comes to the Transformers Rescue Bots Mini-Cons, we are now at wave 7. It is mostly repacks of previous waves but we do have a new figure too, that being a green redeco of Drake (the dragon Target Master, not the rapper). This is the case contents:

2x TRA RBT HEATWAVE THE RESCUE DINOBOT
2x TRA RBT DRAKE THE DRAGON BOT
2x TRA RBT CHASE THE RESCUE DINOBOT

This was revealed through a listing on Entertainment Earth and wll be coming out next month. Thanks to Scotty P for letting us know.

They probably didn’t retool that Dinobot Heatwave. It’s very easy to break.

are you sure? I have that dinobot. Played it repeatedly on daily basis as a substitute to fidget spinner. Not even a stressmark.

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1985831)
Posted by Rysquad on September 24th, 2018 @ 8:10pm CDT

bacem wrote:
Rysquad wrote:
william-james88 wrote:The Rescue Bots line keeps trucking along to make sure there are some Transformers goodies for any preschooler venturing down the toy aisle. When it comes to the Transformers Rescue Bots Mini-Cons, we are now at wave 7. It is mostly repacks of previous waves but we do have a new figure too, that being a green redeco of Drake (the dragon Target Master, not the rapper). This is the case contents:

2x TRA RBT HEATWAVE THE RESCUE DINOBOT
2x TRA RBT DRAKE THE DRAGON BOT
2x TRA RBT CHASE THE RESCUE DINOBOT

This was revealed through a listing on Entertainment Earth and wll be coming out next month. Thanks to Scotty P for letting us know.

They probably didn’t retool that Dinobot Heatwave. It’s very easy to break.

are you sure? I have that dinobot. Played it repeatedly on daily basis as a substitute to fidget spinner. Not even a stressmark.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-pxUqzM3Hg

Similar comments/experiences in the Amazon Reviews.

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1985833)
Posted by bacem on September 24th, 2018 @ 8:14pm CDT

Rysquad wrote:
bacem wrote:
Rysquad wrote:
william-james88 wrote:The Rescue Bots line keeps trucking along to make sure there are some Transformers goodies for any preschooler venturing down the toy aisle. When it comes to the Transformers Rescue Bots Mini-Cons, we are now at wave 7. It is mostly repacks of previous waves but we do have a new figure too, that being a green redeco of Drake (the dragon Target Master, not the rapper). This is the case contents:

2x TRA RBT HEATWAVE THE RESCUE DINOBOT
2x TRA RBT DRAKE THE DRAGON BOT
2x TRA RBT CHASE THE RESCUE DINOBOT

This was revealed through a listing on Entertainment Earth and wll be coming out next month. Thanks to Scotty P for letting us know.

They probably didn’t retool that Dinobot Heatwave. It’s very easy to break.

are you sure? I have that dinobot. Played it repeatedly on daily basis as a substitute to fidget spinner. Not even a stressmark.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-pxUqzM3Hg

Similar comments/experiences in the Amazon Reviews.

probably if you ham hand him and throw him around, sure. I myself never have that problem, through normal play.

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1988375)
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 9th, 2018 @ 5:35pm CDT

Courtesy of the Canadian Toys R Us website and Amazon.com, we have some new Transformers Rescue Bot toys! These are Flip Racers with mini playsets with two bots being offered as part of the assortment.

Heatwave

Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Playskool-Heroes ... lip+racers?tag=seibertron07-20&
Toysrus.ca link: http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp ... =150468906

Quickshadow

Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Playskool-Heroes ... lip+racers?tag=seibertron07-20&
Toysrus.ca link: http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp ... =150468916

The toys are both retailing for $19.99 Canadian dollars and $14.99 USD and they come with an accessory for the character to crash into, triggering another play feature. Like other Rescue Bot toys, these are aimed at a young audience, so the figures do not have any points of articulation and simple transformation.

Here is the website description for both Heatwave and Quickshadow.

Heatwave:

Race to the rescue with the Rescue Bots Flip Racers figures! Sized right for small hands, these Flip Racers vehicles feature pull-back-and-go action! Pull back the Heatwave the Fire-Bot vehicle until the wheels click and then release it to send it racing off! For even more fun, try sending Heatwave the Fire-Bot crashing into the fire hydrant accessory to launch the manhole cover and imagine putting out a fire! Convert from vehicle mode to bot mode in 1 easy step! Flip up the Heatwave the Fire-Bot vehicle to convert it to bot mode. Flip it back down to convert it into a firetruck. Robots and humans saving the day, working together the Rescue Bots way!

Pull-back-and-go action
Easy flip conversion
Convert from vehicle mode to robot mode and back
Sized right for small hands

Look for other Playskool Heroes Transformers Rescue Bots Flip Racers figures to build a rescue team. (Other figures each sold separately. Subject to availability.)

Manufactured under license from TOMY Company, Ltd.
Transformers Rescue Bots is a trademark and copyright of Hasbro.

Includes 1 Flip Racers figure, fire hydrant accessory, and manhole cover.
Figure scale: 3.5 inches

Ages 3 to 7 years
Some poses may require additional support.
Warning: Choking Hazard - Small parts may be generated. Not for children under 3 years.

Quickshadow:

Race to the rescue with the Rescue Bots Flip Racers figures! Sized right for small hands, these Flip Racers vehicles feature pull-back-and-go action! Pull back the Quickshadow figure in vehicle mode until the wheels click and then release it to send it racing off! For even more fun, try sending Quickshadow crashing into the trailer accessory to release the fuel drums and imagine sending them rolling to the scene of a rescue! Convert from vehicle mode to bot mode in 1 easy step! Flip up the Quickshadow vehicle to convert it to bot mode. Flip it back down to convert it into a race car. Robots and humans saving the day, working together the Rescue Bots way!

Pull-back-and-go action
Easy flip conversion
Convert from vehicle mode to robot mode and back
Sized right for small hands

Look for other Playskool Heroes Transformers Rescue Bots Flip Racers figures to build a rescue team. (Other figures each sold separately. Subject to availability.)

Manufactured under license from TOMY Company, Ltd.
Transformers Rescue Bots is a trademark and copyright of Hasbro.

Includes 1 Flip Racers figure, trailer accessory, and 2 fuel drums.
Figure scale: 3.5 inches

Ages 3 to 7 years
Some poses may require additional support.
Warning: Choking Hazard - Small parts may be generated. Not for children under 3 years.

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Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1988405)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 9th, 2018 @ 8:19pm CDT

So, the gimmick of these rescue-themed toys is to incite actions that cause collateral damage?

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1988473)
Posted by Nexus Knight on October 10th, 2018 @ 1:58am CDT

ZeroWolf wrote:For even more fun, try sending Heatwave the Fire-Bot crashing into the fire hydrant accessory to launch the manhole cover and imagine putting out a fire!

Yes! This is exactly how you do that! Blowing the manhole cover is absolutely essential to the whole operation! Psst... just uh... need a small reminder on how that exactly works, thanks.

ZeroWolf wrote:For even more fun, try sending Quickshadow crashing into the trailer accessory to release the fuel drums and imagine sending them rolling to the scene of a rescue!

Rolling to the scene of the rescue! Yes! Whenever there is a rescue, rolling barrels provide the needed help to get the job done! It doesn't even matter what type of rescue (water, fire, storm, etc.), having barrels to roll will always prove to be a necessary part of ANY rescue. That trailer wasn't carrying waste materials, right?

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1988480)
Posted by bacem on October 10th, 2018 @ 3:21am CDT

Nexus Knight wrote:
ZeroWolf wrote:For even more fun, try sending Heatwave the Fire-Bot crashing into the fire hydrant accessory to launch the manhole cover and imagine putting out a fire!

Yes! This is exactly how you do that! Blowing the manhole cover is absolutely essential to the whole operation! Psst... just uh... need a small reminder on how that exactly works, thanks.

ZeroWolf wrote:For even more fun, try sending Quickshadow crashing into the trailer accessory to release the fuel drums and imagine sending them rolling to the scene of a rescue!

Rolling to the scene of the rescue! Yes! Whenever there is a rescue, rolling barrels provide the needed help to get the job done! It doesn't even matter what type of rescue (water, fire, storm, etc.), having barrels to roll will always prove to be a necessary part of ANY rescue. That trailer wasn't carrying waste materials, right?

having fun is the most important thing. Hazard and danger are the least of our concern.

Re: Latest Wave of Transformers: Rescue Bots Toys Found at US Retail (1988486)
Posted by Emerje on October 10th, 2018 @ 7:15am CDT

bacem wrote:
Nexus Knight wrote:
ZeroWolf wrote:For even more fun, try sending Heatwave the Fire-Bot crashing into the fire hydrant accessory to launch the manhole cover and imagine putting out a fire!

Yes! This is exactly how you do that! Blowing the manhole cover is absolutely essential to the whole operation! Psst... just uh... need a small reminder on how that exactly works, thanks.

ZeroWolf wrote:For even more fun, try sending Quickshadow crashing into the trailer accessory to release the fuel drums and imagine sending them rolling to the scene of a rescue!

Rolling to the scene of the rescue! Yes! Whenever there is a rescue, rolling barrels provide the needed help to get the job done! It doesn't even matter what type of rescue (water, fire, storm, etc.), having barrels to roll will always prove to be a necessary part of ANY rescue. That trailer wasn't carrying waste materials, right?

having fun is the most important thing. Hazard and danger are the least of our concern.