Summary: Hasbro made the official reveal for the Amazon exclusive Battle Across Time Collection, giving us the very first look at the first set in the series: Maximal Grimlock and Autobot Mirage! <br> <br> <a href="https://www.tfradio.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/grim_mirage_01.jpg"></a><br> <a href="https://www.tfradio.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/grim_mirage_02.jpg"></a><br> <a href="https://www.tfradio.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/grim_mirage_03.jpg"></a><br> <a href="https://www.tfradio.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/grim_mirage_04.jpg"></a><br> <a href="https://www.tfradio.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/grim_mirage_05.jpg"></a><br> <a href="https://www.tfradio.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/grim_mirage_06.jpg"></a><br> <a href="https://www.tfradio.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/grim_mirage_07.jpg"></a><br> <a href="https://www.tfradio.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/grim_mirage_08.jpg"></a><br> <a href="https://www.tfradio.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/grim_mirage_09.jpg"></a><br> <a href="https://www.tfradio.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/grim_mirage_10.jpg"></a><br> <a href="https://www.tfradio.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/grim_mirage_11.jpg"></a><br> <a href="https://www.tfradio.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/grim_mirage_12.jpg"></a><br> <br> These are reuses of Kingdom Dinobot and Siege Mirage, respectively. Grimlock is loosely based on the original Beast Wars Grimlock, though virtually every specific, identifying detail has been made different. Mirage is a heavy remodel to effect an "Earth mode" form, but sticks pretty close in appearance to Siege Mirage. Notably it lacks clear plastic which should be an overall positive. But it simultaneously seems to have lost the shoulder mounting points for the weapons with the minor engineering changes, which is definitely a negative.<br> <br> The set is up for preorder via Amazon for $52.99 with release planned for November. You can <a href="https://amzn.to/3hnpC9l" rel="noopener" target="_blank">click our link to preorder</a> and send some referral revenue back to us at no extra cost to you!<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/indemandtoys/posts/2921290604781505" rel="noopener" target="_blank">In Demand Toys</a> has leaked the first look at TakaraTomy's new Premium Finish line, from retailer solicitation images.<br> <br> The first two toys are a Bumblebee Movie Bumblebee, and Siege Optimus Prime. It seems like the purpose here is extensive use of paint to make the most screen-accurate figures possible. Bumblebee looks to have a very dull, worn finish to the car body panels to match the aged, neglected look from the movie. Siege Optimus goes for high accuracy to the Siege animated series, down to the green-tinted windows and lights.<br> <br> <a href="https://www.tfradio.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/premium_finish_solicit_01.jpg"></a><br> <a href="https://www.tfradio.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/premium_finish_solicit_02.jpg"></a><br> <br> Does this indicate that we may be returning to the days of having unique Takara decos for Transformers? Probably not the way we would really want it, if at all. With only two toys being solicited to start, this is probably going to be a comparatively limited project, and is unlikely to "rescue" any Siege toys of their battle damage, which would be a leading wishlist item for many collectors. But that doesn't mean there aren't interesting possibilities for a series like this.<br> <br> <br> Thanks to all of our Patrons who are making this possible! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/tfradio">Join our Patreon</a> and let's make awesome stuff happen!<br> <br> Please support RFC by using our <a href="https://www.amazon.com/ref=assoc_res_sw_logo?tag=radifreecybe-20&linkCode=w13&linkID=5METUMWHN6EVXLXV">Amazon referral link</a>. Canadian fans: please use this <a href="https://www.tfradio.net/amazonca">Amazon.ca referral link</a>.
