Say good day to Mysterious Prime and Automutt.
Hasbro has been cooking up some wild Transformers collabs as of late. There are a number of official NFL helmets that convert into pig-skin throwing robots, an superior wanting mashup inspired by Evangelion, a ball-shaped bot for the World Cup and so much more. Nevertheless, Hasbro’s newest partnership with people behind Scooby Doo might have resulted in one of many silliest Transformers in current historical past.
Priced at $58, this set really accommodates not one however two robots. The long-lasting Thriller Machine converts right into a robotic referred to as Mysterious Prime whereas a reasonably unassuming field of Scooby Snacks turns into a mechanical canine sleuth named Automutt. Granted, on paper, this mixture looks as if it should not work. However one way or the other, Hasbro has created surprisingly interesting figures that pay homage to each franchises.
However what I actually respect is Hasbro’s consideration to element, as Mysterious Prime comes with 4 swappable heads impressed by every human member of the group, which incorporates little touches like Fred’s signature ascot or a giant visor that represents Velma’s glasses. There’s even a tiny plastic digital camera to actually drive residence the group’s crime-solving nature.
Now I’ll admit that I am undecided how a lot crossover attraction there may be between Transformers and Scooby Doo followers other than each franchises being a serious staple of afternoon TV programming within the 70s and 80s. That mentioned, the timing of this launch looks as if it is making an attempt to generate a little bit of hype for Netflix’s upcoming live-action Scooby Doo series slated for someday in 2027.
Regardless, for anybody who’s ever needed a lovable pup and a panel van which might be greater than meets the attention, this Transformers and Scooby Doo collab is available for pre-order today earlier than shipments get despatched out later this 12 months round September 1.
