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Fellow Seibertronian and one of my ancestors Tigertrack has just sent us a sighting for the Playskool Heroes Transformers: Rescue Bots line, as spotted in his Toys'R'Us in Westland, MI. The round-up includes the Optimus Prime Racing Trailer with Blurr for $29.99, and Rescue Racers Bumblebee and Sideswipe for $14.99 each. Check out photo proof below, and make sure to mark up any new sighting in our database and regional boards!

Your ancestor? Damn, I'm old. And proud of my lineage. Are you just waiting for the inheritance?

Hey Seibertronians! A bit of Rescue Bots news for you tonight. We saw it at Comic Con, we saw it online, but for some reason no one had seen the Rescue Bots Griffin Rock Fire House Playset at a brick and mortar store!. But wait no longer! It's been spotted by Yours truly at the Council Tree Target in Fort Collins, Colorado. Check it out below!


What are your thoughts on this plays at? Does that cool spacebridge sway your opinion one way or another? Have you already seems this at retail? Let us know below!

I just want the Spacebridge

The Fire House is in the new UK Argos catalogue and a few other UK online listings too. but as it costs £50.00 i'll wait for a sale since the boat got reduced to £15.00 I'll wait a bit.

I'm very disappointed that the large Playsets do not come with more articulated figures and and Transforming pet-figure just to make them more appealing.

I think adding articulation is a good reason to make people buy the characters again. and the lack of joints does limit them a bit compared to the previous (pre-cartoon) stuff

Fellow Seibertronian Scottimus sends us a sighting notification from the fine city of Centereach, Long Island, and its Walmart store - featuring the Transformers Playskool adventure playset Rescue Bots Starter Pack (Griffin Rock Rescue Team), with two-step converting Blades, Heatwave, Chase and Boulder! Check out photo proof below, and make sure to use our Sightings database and boards to help out other fans across the community, too.

Does anyone remember one of the toy shows they showed a reissue of the previous larger Rescue bots (not the smaller ones) I remember noticing as it was the 1st time there had been chase that size with the blue colouring that didn't have the clear pieces as well.

Did they ever get released at retail. ?

Though i'd ask as this boxed set reminded me.

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As for the above set if they are just repacks it's likely cheaper to buy the Rescue bots in the two for £15.00 deals for a UKSTER

I saw this at Target probably a month ago in Dallas, TX.

RAR wrote:Does anyone remember one of the toy shows they showed a reissue of the previous larger Rescue bots (not the smaller ones) I remember noticing as it was the 1st time there had been chase that size with the blue colouring that didn't have the clear pieces as well.

Did they ever get released at retail. ?

Though i'd ask as this boxed set reminded me.

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As for the above set if they are just repacks it's likely cheaper to buy the Rescue bots in the two for £15.00 deals for a UKSTER

They were spotted in Asia, but nowhere else as far as I can tell.

We bring to you on this fine Saturday news of a new Rescue Bots Sighting. The first bad guy robot to be introduced in the line, Morbot, along with new Rescue Bot Quickshadow have been spotted at US retail in the Toys R Us in Westland, Michigan. Each figure was $12.99. So head on out and start looking for these new Rescue Bots figures, and let us know what you find in our Sightings section!

Ben of BWTF spotted Those 2 & Blurr at a Toys R Us in his area.

Rescue Bots New Hoist on sale at Amazon for $9 at https://www.amazon.com/Playskool-Heroes-Transformers-Rescue-Rescan/dp/B011KD5COY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?tag=seibertron07-20&ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl1&linkId=392b33653482c47d58e92fd06f74eea5

Has anyone tried using the Old Rescue Bots playsets with the new ones - for example The Griffon Rock Firestation set with the Optimus Prime Fire Station set ?

Via Twincast podcaster ScottyP we also have news of unseen until now products from the Transformers: Rescue Bots line - spotted over on Entertainment Earth - including Swift the Cheetahbot and a bear Minibot called Sequoia, an unknown new Rescue Bot named Brushfire, and a Megabot Copter Crane Blades. Check out images below!

That Blades is really neat!

Oh man! Such a missed opportunity to finally give Blades a toy of his scoop claw.

Can't wait to see what Brushfire looks like. I wonder if he'll debut in Season 5.

It just hit me. The gray and red color scheme of the Megabot Optimus reminds me of his upgraded form from the season 1 finale/season 2 of RID 2015.

Still can't find Valor anywhere!

hurricane567 wrote:Still can't find Valor anywhere!

As far as can be told, he hasn't been released yet.

Valor is on Amazon for $6.99.

There is a new unknown Rescue Bots rescan figure with an ATV alt mode found in the "crane" of Rescue Bots Megabots Copter Crane Blades on the back of his package. It seems to be a transforming figure. What do you make of it? Here are some images of the back of the box and the asterix next to the toy states that the figure is to be sold seperately.

It makes me of Sureshock from Armada/Energon. If that's who it is, then it's homage of the year.

If not, I'd guess Cliffjumper, namely because I'm crazy.

It's color scheme looks like Servo's deco.

It's this thing, isn't it?



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Maybe Brushfire.

Easy Tiger wrote:It's this thing, isn't it?

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Isn't that just a full-sized children's ride-able toy?

Sabrblade wrote:

Easy Tiger wrote:It's this thing, isn't it?

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Isn't that just a full-sized children's ride-able toy?

I think he was making a joke. It looks nothing like the toy in the pic and its just a BB themed kids vehicle.

Sabrblade wrote:It's color scheme looks like Servo's deco.

I was thinking the same thing. Doesn't Servo turn into a rocket sled or something?

Call me crazy, but could we be looking at a Rescue Bots updated version of Fixit with a new alt-mode? The way the handle bars look like they could move somewhat makes me think of eyebrows and the seat area with the two blue circles *could* be eyes........

Or I'm just talking crazy talk.

lowman_x wrote:Call me crazy, but could we be looking at a Rescue Bots updated version of Fixit with a new alt-mode? The way the handle bars look like they could move somewhat makes me think of eyebrows and the seat area with the two blue circles *could* be eyes........

Or I'm just talking crazy talk.

I can actually see it a bit. I see the eyes, the potential for a headcrest, the arms... it's possible

lowman_x wrote:Call me crazy, but could we be looking at a Rescue Bots updated version of Fixit with a new alt-mode? The way the handle bars look like they could move somewhat makes me think of eyebrows and the seat area with the two blue circles *could* be eyes........

Or I'm just talking crazy talk.

If you're crazy then I'm crazy because that was my first impression, too. The two blue things on the top near the seat is a fake front to the ATV. I think the top of the ATV is the front of the bot with the seat and silver part on the end making the body. The arms are on the sides, you can see the peg holes above the exhaust pipes. The rear wheels would make his legs, and the top "lights" his face with the real ATV front getting pushed onto his back. Yeah, I can see it for sure.

Although, I wonder if it could actually be TLK Squeaks repurposed for Rescue Bots?

Emerje

Fixit isn't gold/brown, though (compare the ATV to the bright orange seen on Blades himself, which is a much closer match to Fixit's orange).

kurthy wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:It's color scheme looks like Servo's deco.

I was thinking the same thing. Doesn't Servo turn into a rocket sled or something?

In the show, Servo's kind of got a multipurpose transformation function, able to turn into just about anything useful, with him usually turning into some kind of tool or machine, either mobile or stationary.

william-james88 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Easy Tiger wrote:It's this thing, isn't it?

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Isn't that just a full-sized children's ride-able toy?

I think he was making a joke. It looks nothing like the toy in the pic and its just a BB themed kids vehicle.

Thanks, yeah it was a joke

In all seriousness, I think the smart money is on Fixit - you can unfold it in your head. He's essentially lying on his back. The front wheels are his shoulders. The silver 'seat' is the bit that visually connects to his wheelbase. I imagine his face is hidden at the back of the handlebar assembly.

Of course, if that's the case, his torso would essentially end up looking like an upside-down version of his RID head.

Edit: I'm an idiot. I've just noticed that Emerje has written an almost idential unfolding of it. Well, at least I'm not alone...

Seibertronians, remember that unidientified ATV Rescue Bot figure That was found yesterday on the back of Rescan series Blades' packaging? Well the mystery seems to be solved on the back of Rescan series Sequoia's packaging, as the figure is not only identified as "Brushfire", but also shown in it's robot mode, utilizing Sequoia in her (Fire?) Axe mode! This also doubles as our first in-hand look at Sequoia! Check out the pics below!

Bronzewolf wrote:Seibertronians, remember that unidientified ATV Rescue Bot figure That was found yesterday on the back of Rescan series Blades' packaging? Well the mystery seems to be solved on the back of Rescan series Sequoia's packaging, as the figure is not only identified as "Brushfire", but also shown in it's robot mode, utilizing Sequoia in her (Fire?) Axe mode! This also doubles as our first in-hand look at Sequoia! Check out the pics below!

Ha ha! Well, looks like I was waaaaaaay off! LOL

Nice design reminds me of a Armada era Minicon inflated to a larger size.

Does it "shock" have elbows !!!

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for some UK distribution on the Minicon cases - I love them things - I just wish the Police Playset was not being so illusive as I need to get the dog-cycle too.

The long 5mm posts they have would mean they'd be cross-compatible with the 2017 RID toys too (I think)

I never thought I'd say this for a rescue bots toy but; I like it. It actually looks pretty solid and I'm tempted to actually buy it.

OK, so it's not Fixit, but at least I got the transformation right...

Emerje

Via a couple of eBay listings - which have now ended, just so we're clear - we have news of two new Transformers Rescue Bots play sets that had gone unnoticed until now. Specifically, we're talking about the Arctic Rescue Boulder and Bumblebee Rock Rescue Team, which appear to be redesigns/redecos of the two characters with a specific emergency theme to them, and an added combiner play pattern for the other elements of the set. Check out the images below!

Just saw these toys in my local target in MA. The gorilla Mini-Con is named Windchill, and the eagle and lion are named Talon and Hunter respectively. Bumblebee gets 2 Mini-Cons, but Windchill is MUCH larger so it evens out. First time I had seen or heard about these. They look pretty sweet!

Whoa! These are a like a Rescue Bots-ized redux of the DOTM Human Alliance Basics! Cool.

Oh FINALLY, the toyline gets a griffon! Hooray for more TV references!

Death-Ray Charles wrote:Just saw these toys in my local target in MA. The gorilla Mini-Con is named Windchill, and the eagle and lion are named Talon and Hunter respectively. Bumblebee gets 2 Mini-Cons, but Windchill is MUCH larger so it evens out. First time I had seen or heard about these. They look pretty sweet!

Worth dropping us a line via email with some photos, so we can front page it!

Death-Ray Charles wrote:Just saw these toys in my local target in MA.

Do you remember the price by any chance?

Fellow Seibertronian Tigertrack has found the newly known Rescue Bots toys at Target in Livonia, MI. These are the Arctic Rescue Boulder and Bumblebee Rock Rescue Team, which appear to be redesigns/redecos of the two characters with a specific emergency theme to them, and an added combiner play pattern for the other elements of the set, including a Griffin! These are $19.99. You can see images below of this finding and more when they were first found online.
Seibertronian Death-Ray Charles has also found these in the Massachusetts area at Target as well.

We have some news concerning new Transformers Rescue Bots figures, courtesy of online retailer Entertainment Earth, via site staff ScottyP and Seibertron himself. The listings show the first wave of the Flip Racers line, the Launchers from the same, and the fourth wave of Epic Figures (much like the static Titans of a couple of years back). Characters include Bumblebee, Boulder, Salvage, Quickshadow, and Blades, and are scheduled to arrive in February. Check them out below!

Transformers Rescue Bots Flipracer Multipacks Wave 1 Case:
If you're looking for easy-to-transform toys for small hands, you'll flip over the Transformers Rescue Bots Flipracer Multipacks! They transform magically and automatically, right in front of your eyes. This pair of 2 individually packaged sets includes:
1x TRA RBT GRIFFIN ROCK RACING TEAM
1x TRA RBT GRIFFIN ROCK CONSTRUCTION TEAM
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Transformers Rescue Bots Epic Figures Wave 4:
Transformers Rescue Bots Epic Figures Wave 4 brings big bots to you! Each giant action figure has articulated arms and is designed to resemble your favorite heroic Autobots from the TV show. Each measures about 11 1/2-inches tall. For 3 to 7 years of age. Case includes 4 individually packaged non-transforming figures:
1x TRA EPIC SERIES BOULDER
1x TRA EPIC SERIES SALVAGE
1x TRA EPIC SERIES BUMBLEBEE
1x TRA EPIC SERIES QUICKSHADOW

They really are just Bot Shots aren't they? They're not even hiding it now with the launchers. Not that there's anything wrong with that, those were fun figures.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:They really are just Bot Shots aren't they? They're not even hiding it now with the launchers. Not that there's anything wrong with that, those were fun figures.

Emerje

The word 'shot' is probably too violent for Rescue Bots. But yeah, it's the exact same concept.

A more show-accurate Quickshadow!?! Got a friend who needs that for his daughters.

And customizers who insist on giving every fembot a boob-where possible, please remember that this is a preschool line...





...therefore plenty will turn up on the secondary market with the chest door broken off, making it worth the wait for the dirt cheap price.

Also, turning Blades into a little Indy car gives him a striking resemblance to Leadfoot, my favorite PCC!