TFSource’s latest collector update brings together several high-profile releases across Transformers, M.A.S.K., threezero, Fans Hobby, Fext Hobby, Fans Toys, and Acid Rain World. The biggest headline is Takara Tomy’s MPG-19 Soundwave and Condor, but Hasbro’s Age of the Primes Onslaught and threezero’s 1986 Movie Edition MDLX figures give this newsletter plenty of interest for collectors working across multiple scales and styles.
This is less a single-theme announcement than a snapshot of where the current collector market is heading: premium G1 animation accuracy, combiner completion, anniversary releases, third-party engineering, and increasingly elaborate 1/12-scale military-inspired figures all competing for shelf space.
MPG-19 Soundwave Leads the Collector Conversation
Takara Tomy’s MPG-19 Soundwave and Condor is the clear centerpiece of the update. At approximately 9.1 inches tall, the Masterpiece G release presents Soundwave in a more animation-focused deco than the earlier MP-13 version, with Condor included as the accompanying cassette companion. TFSource lists the set at $179.99, positioning it firmly in the premium-transforming-figure category.
The most important distinction is visual intent. MPG-19 is not simply another dark-blue Soundwave repaint. Takara Tomy has emphasized a color scheme inspired by the original Japanese animated series, including lighter blue tones, less metallic-looking silver, and simplified surface color separation compared with the more realistic styling of MP-13.
Soundwave still converts into his cassette-player alt mode, while Condor converts from cassette to bird mode and can be stored inside Soundwave’s chest. The set also includes the signature vibration blaster, an exploration scanner, a chest display panel with scene sheets, two Energon cubes, character cards, and a storage case for Condor’s cassette mode.
That accessory selection gives MPG-19 more display flexibility than a basic character-and-companion release. Collectors can present Soundwave in robot mode with Condor attached to the arm or shoulder, recreate an anime-style chest scene, or display the pair in their respective alternate modes. The inclusion of the display panel and Energon cubes is particularly useful for collectors who prioritize diorama presentation over simple robot-mode shelving.
Published information and early collector impressions point to a release aimed at fans who want a definitive cartoon-oriented Soundwave rather than a dramatic reinterpretation. The trade-off is that owners of MP-13 may find the new figure’s appeal concentrated in its deco, updated presentation, and refreshed companion package rather than in a completely new character concept.
Age of the Primes Onslaught Brings Bruticus Closer to Completion
Hasbro’s Age of the Primes Commander Class Combaticon Onslaught is the other major Transformers highlight. Measuring approximately 6.75 inches in robot mode, Onslaught converts into an anti-aircraft truck in 44 steps and serves as the central torso for the Age of the Primes Bruticus team.
The Commander Class format gives Onslaught the physical presence expected from a combiner leader while allowing the figure to function as a substantial standalone release. The package includes the figure, trailer, turret, barrel blasters, and instructions. Like the other Combaticons, the remaining team members are sold separately, so the real investment for collectors is the completed Bruticus display rather than Onslaught alone.
That distinction matters. Onslaught has enough visual weight to work on a Commander Class shelf, but his most compelling role is as the structural and visual anchor of the combiner. The trailer also gives the vehicle mode additional presence and helps preserve the imposing, long-bodied silhouette associated with the classic G1 character.
Published galleries and collector commentary have generally treated this Onslaught as one of the stronger official versions of the character, especially for fans who missed the Combiner Wars era or wanted a more substantial modern Bruticus. The new figure also benefits from Hasbro’s current combiner engineering, which places more emphasis on stability, articulation, and a convincing torso silhouette.
For casual collectors, Onslaught is an attractive standalone military vehicle Transformer with strong G1 recognition. For dedicated Combaticon collectors, however, the buying decision is more complicated: the figure is only the beginning of a five-character commitment, and the final value depends heavily on how well the completed team works together in both combined and individual modes.
threezero Revisits The Transformers: The Movie
threezero’s new MDLX releases celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Transformers: The Movie with Movie Edition versions of Optimus Prime, Megatron, and Bumblebee. TFSource lists the figures at $102.99 for Optimus Prime and Megatron, with Bumblebee at $71.99.
The Optimus Prime release stands approximately 7 inches tall and builds on threezero’s existing MDLX design language. The most obvious change is the newly sculpted head, which is based specifically on Optimus Prime’s appearance in the 1986 film rather than the broader vintage-animation interpretation used on the earlier release.
For collectors who already own the original MDLX Optimus, this is a deliberately targeted update. It does not appear to be positioned as a completely new body, but rather as a film-specific variation with revised presentation. That makes it most appealing to collectors building a dedicated 1986 movie shelf, matching the new Optimus with the Movie Edition Megatron and Bumblebee.
The MDLX scale sits comfortably between conventional Voyager-sized Transformers and larger premium action figures. That makes these releases useful for collectors who want a more refined display than mainline figures can provide without moving into the space and cost requirements of threezero’s larger DLX line.
Third-Party Figures and Military-Style Collectibles Round Out the Update
Fans Hobby’s VE-04A Green Nu-Eagle adds a military-vehicle option to the newsletter. Listed as a 1/12-scale release, the green variant continues Fans Hobby’s vehicle-focused approach and should appeal to collectors who enjoy pairing articulated figures with display vehicles, rather than limiting their collections to humanoid robots.
Fans Toys also enters the update with FT-32F Pei, listed at $209.99. As with many Fans Toys releases, the appeal is directed toward collectors building premium third-party versions of classic Transformers characters and who are willing to pay for a more substantial sculpt, finish, and engineering package.
Fext Hobby’s Acid Rain World: Novark figures provide a lower-cost 1/12-scale alternative, with Jack, Bob, and Marine Trooper each listed at $40.99. These releases are particularly interesting for collectors who have been expanding beyond traditional superhero and anime displays into weathered military science fiction. Their scale also makes them compatible with a wide range of modern military vehicles, modular environments, and custom diorama systems.
The update also includes SDCC 2026 hologram editions of M.A.S.K.’s Thunderhawk with Matt Trakker and Condor with Brad Turner. These are the sort of releases that will likely attract both longtime M.A.S.K. fans and collectors interested in convention-specific variants with unusual finishes.
Collector verdict: MPG-19 Soundwave is the standout for premium Transformers collectors who value animation accuracy and display options, while Age of the Primes Onslaught is the essential pick for anyone committed to completing the new Bruticus. threezero’s Movie Edition MDLX figures are best suited to collectors building a focused 1986 film display, and the Fans Hobby and Fext Hobby offerings broaden the update into vehicle, military, and diorama territory.
Sources
- toyark.com
- tfsource.com
- takaratomymall.jp
- hasbropulse.com
- news.tfw2005.com
- soundwavesoblivion.com
- essential-japan.com
- fans-hobby.myshopify.com
