Welcome to Australian Transformers Weekly, bringing you Transformers news from around the world and across Australia.

This is episode 268

We are recording live on Friday February 17th, 2023

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In this weeks episode:

• We'll check out the Superbowl spot for Rise Of The Beasts

All of that and more is coming up in this week’s episode - after this!

WELCOME

Notable events

NEWS

New Releases:

Local Releases:

Legacy Evolution wave 1 deluxes hit Myer, EB/Zing and Gamesmen.

Rise of the Beasts studio series figures also started to appear locally at EB/Zing and Gamesmen.

Also be aware of the Big W Rise of the Beasts promotion, you could win prizes ranging from tickets to visit Taronga Zoo to overnight safari experiences just for buying Transformers there!

Overseas Releases:

Legacy Evolution wave 2 voyagers and leaders hit shelves in Canada and got a fast follow in Asia.

News:

Rise of the Beasts Superbowl spot features Pete Davidson's Mirage with official Porsche endorsement

https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/02/12/new-transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-superbowl-trailer-475654 

And Hasbro followed up soon after with an official reveal of a Studio Series deluxe figure with an accurate, licensed Porsche 911 alt mode

https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/02/13/studio-series-rotb-deluxe-mirage-revealed-475728 

Buzzworthy Origin Jazz more info

https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/02/10/buzzworthy-cybertronian-jazz-behind-the-scenes-475556

Origin Jazz will be released in Australia.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/transformerscca/posts/2373372506156672/

Studio Series expanding to the High Moon studios games?

https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/02/14/rumor-2024-studio-series-listings-found-wfc-starscream-bb-voy-shockwave-86-swoop-mv6-megatron-more-475715 

First look: Studio Series 86 Snarl

https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/02/06/studio-series-86-leader-snarl-first-look-in-hand-images-475292 

Sticking with upcoming figures, let's take a look at what's to come in Legacy Evolution over the course of the year.

https://news.tfw2005.com/2023/02/04/updated-wave-breakdowns-for-2023-legacy-evolution-studio-series-waves-3-4-475103 

NEW ACQUISITIONS  

Jason: Galaxy Shuttle, Needlenose, Scraphook

Max: Legacy Breakdown + Menasor

Daria: Shattered Glass Soundwave

OUTRO

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