Welcome to Australian Transformers Weekly, bringing you Transformers news from around the world and across Australia.   This is episode 253 We are recording live on Friday April 1st, 2022.   In this episode we will be discussing…. New figures on the way! The bot bots trailer is here, who cares what else there is. yay!! All of that is coming up in this week’s episode - after this! OPENING CREDITS WELCOME Hosts introduction Jason Brad   Notable things that happened this week? Month? YEAR! -Natural disasters across the country. Our thoughts go out to everyone involved.    -conventions and events are starting to happen again. Collector con in Sydney and comixpo in Melbourne a couple of the most recent events.    00:14:24 New Releases: Local Releases: Core 86 Spike Overseas Releases: Legacy Core Legacy Voyager Legacy Deluxe Legacy Leader Buzzworthy Silverstreak MP Nightbird MP Crosscut   News: Legacy is here, what do we think? (Jason’s Legacy deluxes & Bulkhead pics) https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipOQodZy24KC4sYWZzPqyKcdAb5VD7GdoYPOjRG6   Transformers Legacy Leader Blitzwing First Look & In-Hand Images https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/03/23/transformers-legacy-leader-blitzwing-first-look-in-hand-images-451990   Figure King #290 Scans – Robosen Prime, Studio Series, & Legacy https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/03/25/figure-king-290-scans-robosen-prime-studio-series-legacy-452518   RED Shockwave and Galvatron https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/03/24/transformers-r-e-d-galvatron-shockwave-official-images-product-descriptions-452442  Details of Shockwave sculpt: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/03ZYnK    Earthspark Premiere date - November https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/03/25/transformers-earthspark-cartoon-premiere-date-on-paramount-plus-452531 Paramount+ and Nickelodeon   Hasbro Ignite info re toy line: “Transformers: Earthspark presents many firsts for Transformers that we’re bringing to life for kids. Leaning into insights, we’ve identified core pillars of play that allow us to take conversion to another level and connect with kids to deliver on the magic they want [to be] brought to life in toys. Surprise Conversion, Classic Conversion, and Magic Conversion will create a true show-to-shelf moment for the line and an innovative new way to convert Earthspark’s greatest heroes.”   BotBots Week: Botbots Series is here! Season 1 now on Netflix Short two-story episodes Funny No Autobot/Decepticon wars (so far) Trailer: https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/02/25/transformers-botbots-cartoon-official-trailer-450804   New Transformers Botbots Ruckus Rally Series 6 Revealed https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/03/23/new-transformers-botbots-ruckus-rally-series-6-revealed-452220   News in brief: Symbiote Studios Transformers Pins: WonderCon Anaheim 2022 Exclusives Announced https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/03/26/symbiote-studios-transformers-pins-wondercon-anaheim-2022-exclusives-announced-452539   Movie News: Hasbro Ignite offers some info about Rise of the Beasts https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/03/27/tfw2005-coverage-of-hasbros-ignite-2022-event-452596  Confirmation it’s set in Bumblebee Universe ”We’re partnering with eOne, Paramount, and a visionary new director to bring to life a Transformers story like you’ve never seen. The film will pick up after the events of 2018’s Bumblebee and follows Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and an unlikely team of humans who are joined by a group of powerful new allies; the Transformers Beasts. The introduction of beast characters will be a significant moment for all. From kids to core fans, and especially those who grew up with Beast Wars in the 90s. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts raises the stakes and set us up for what’s to come over the next few years in our film franchise.”   Possible First Look At Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts Battle Changers Bumblebee https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/03/30/possible-first-look-at-transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-battle-changers-bumblebee-452700   NEW ACQUISITIONS   Jason:  Brad: Leg