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The October 14 issue begins a new arc with an Elita Prime-focused standalone story about the war for Cybertron. Robert Kirkman writes, guest artist Karl Kerschl draws, Mike Spicer colors and Rus Wooton letters; the preview does not establish any lasting leadership change or battle outcome.
Read this story →Anime! Anime! reported on September 14 that the Japanese-dubbed The Transformers: The Movie will open November 27 at 30 Lawson United Cinemas locations across Japan. The engagement is billed as the film's first Japanese theatrical screening and marks forty years since its U.S. release; Lawson United Cinemas distributes with cooperation from Takara Tomy and Hasbro. Its length, restoration specifications and any release outside Japan are not stated.
Read this story →The US storefront now marks the collectible in stock and ready to ship at US$1,399. It uses 28 servo motors and 84 microchips, doubles as a Bluetooth speaker and includes Frank Welker voice lines; the page does not reveal inventory depth, and its FAQ still contains stale preorder wording.
Read this story →Hasbro and Fathom Entertainment scheduled a nationwide U.S. 4K theatrical return for the film's fortieth anniversary from Transformers Day, September 17, through September 21, 2026. Select international markets were expected to screen it at the same time, but participating cinemas, territory coverage and showtimes remain subject to local confirmation.
Read this story →Upper Deck announced on August 26 that the agreement covers Transformers, Power Rangers, G.I. Joe, M.A.S.K., Jem and other brands. A September Target-exclusive Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary box guarantees its base set and may contain Peter Cullen autographs; a later 100-card Fleer line adds IDW art, lenticular inserts and selected voice-actor signatures.
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