Summary: This week: New photos of MP-44S and MP-56+ shift some opinions, but Legacy Bludgeon photos really don't. Also, we speculate about next week's SDCC reveals.<br> <br> <br> News<br> <br> Spencer Wyld in our discord got what might be the first replacement batch Victory Saber. <a href="https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1110683506503340143/1128549861298552872/IMG_6257.jpg">It came with a broken or missing antenna</a>. Reportedly good otherwise.<br> <a href="https://comiccon2023.sched.com/event/1OWwL/hasbro-transformers-generations-toy-panel?linkback=grid">Transformers toy reveal panel at SDCC next week</a><br> <a href="http://snakas.blog95.fc2.com/blog-entry-9229.html">Retro Reissue Skywarp and Shrapnel Stock Photos</a>; Shrapnel is $29.97 versus the previously standard $34.97<br> <a href="https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products-lineup/tf_mp/mp-44s">MP-44S Optimus Prime</a> and <a href="https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products-lineup/tf_mp/mp-56plus">MP-56+ Rigorous</a> official stock photos; 30,000 and 22,000 yen respectively<br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CuZrp87LLls/">Thunder Machine Soundwave notes from Ben MacCrae</a><br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CuktZlULApl/">Legacy Bludgeon behind the scenes from Mark Maher</a><br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CuaRNpxr8dq/">Super7 SDCC Exclusive Super Cyborg “Goodbye Megatron”</a> (there’s also a shirt inspired by Goodbye Megatron boxart, <a href="https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/07/07/super7-sdcc-exclusives-transformers-super-cyborg-megatron-and-good-bye-megatron-shirt-489184">picture on TFW</a>)<br>
