The stylized model kit masters at Blokees are officially taking us on a deep dive into Japanese G1 lore and fan-favorite comic continuity. The official full wave for the Blokees Transformers Defender Version 08: Battle Stars assortment has officially been revealed!
Stepping away from the heavy focus on Beast Wars from past waves, this new series breathes gorgeous pocket-sized life into 1991's The Return of Convoy characters alongside heavy hitters from IDW and Shattered Glass.
A Dynamic Universe Crossover Lineup
Sold as a standard 12-box blind assortment format, Defender Version 08 packs an incredibly diverse array of non-transforming, snap-fit action figures. Each figure stands around 4 inches tall and features vibrant pre-painted plastic panels alongside over 20 points of articulation to pull off dynamic comic-book action poses.
The base roster includes:
- Star Optimus Prime (Star Convoy)
- Super Megatron
- Sky Garry
- Shattered Glass Goldbug
- Tarn (IDW Decepticon Justice Division)
- Windblade
- Arcee
- Drift
- Glittering Smokescreen
- Swoop (Dino / Alternative Jet Mode)
The full sealed box also acts as your hunt for the highly coveted Super Chase variants—offering rare 1/144 pull chances for the Star Optimus Prime Special Type Armor and Super Megatron Special Type Armor mechanical upgrades!
My Personal Top 5 Picks From This Wave
Having closely reviewed the design details and custom accessories included across this set, these are the absolute top five standout figures you should hunt for:
1. Star Optimus Prime (Star Convoy)
The undisputed crown jewel of the entire wave. This figure perfectly translates the heavy, blocky retro silhouette of the 1991 Japanese leader into Blokees’ signature chibi-esque layout. He looks incredibly imposing with his custom shoulder wings and features a massive combining blaster accessory that can split into dual handguns.
2. Tarn
It is about time the fan-favorite leader of the Decepticon Justice Division joined the Defender scale! The printing detail on his legs and torso panels is exceptionally dense, rivaling the paint apps usually reserved for rare chase variants. His distinct Decepticon-insignia facial mask looks flawless, even if his side-fins are a bit on the chunky side.
3. Super Megatron
You cannot have Star Convoy without his ultimate resurrected rival. This adaptation of Super Megatron is beautifully sculpted, capturing his sleek cybernetic ship-armor details and massive arm-mounted fusion cannon. The silver-and-purple paint layout contrasts beautifully against the Autobot lineup.
4. Shattered Glass Goldbug
Blokees did a phenomenal job executing this alternate-universe villain. Utilizing a dark gray modification of the classic Bumblebee chest piece with striking neon yellow highlights, this version of Goldbug looks delightfully sinister and brings fantastic diversity to the shelf.
5. Sky Garry
A massive deep cut for old-school fans! Sourcing a figure of the Autobot spaceship commander is notoriously difficult, making his inclusion here a major victory. His bright blue, white, and red color layout pop beautifully, and he serves as the perfect shelf companion to flank Star Convoy.
Retail Pricing and Pre-Order Availability
Pre-orders are actively rolling live across specialized hobby importing platforms and standard global retailers. Individual boxes retail at a very wallet-friendly budget MSRP of $7.99 to $9.99 USD each (9.90 RMB via mainland distribution channels). The complete 12-pack brick set is currently trending around $95.00 USD, scheduled to begin shipping out to global collectors in late Q3 / Q4 2026.
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