The momentum surrounding Sonic the Hedgehog continues to build, fueled by the success of the Paramount films and Sega’s strategic brand collaborations. Following a recent announcement of a crossover with the Justice League, a new collaboration with Transformers is on the horizon, set to be officially revealed soon. Hints are appearing on the Transformers Instagram account, and leaked images of the collaborative figures have already surfaced online, shared by Sonic Stadium. These images showcase transforming figures of both Sonic and Tails.
These innovative figures cleverly incorporate iconic vehicles associated with Sonic and Tails, allowing them to transform into robotic versions of the beloved characters. Sonic transforms into his signature Speed Star race car, featured in games like Team Sonic Racing. Tails transforms into his recognizable Tornado plane, a staple since Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
It remains unclear whether these figures will be accompanied by any accompanying narrative or additional content. Hasbro, known for numerous Transformers crossovers ranging from video game franchises like Street Fighter II and Monster Hunter to iconic brands like Ghostbusters and Back to the Future, has previously released crossover comics with Ghostbusters and Back to the Future when IDW held the Transformers comic rights. The recent shift to Skybound makes it difficult to predict if these Sonic designs will appear in other media, including video games, though it remains a possibility.
BREAKING: The first images of toys from the Transformers X Sonic collaboration have been leaked! #SonicNews An official revealed is expected tomorrow.
— Sonic Stadium ✪ Sonic the Hedgehog News & Community (#SonicNews) (@sonicstadium.org) 2024-12-05T18:21:13.199Z
Details regarding pricing and pre-order availability are pending the official reveal. However, fans can anticipate potential pre-orders on Hasbro Pulse soon. It is also unknown whether additional collaborative figures are planned. While Sonic and Tails are a natural starting point, the absence of Shadow the Hedgehog is notable, given his increased merchandise presence this year and his association with the Dark Rider motorcycle. A transforming Shadow figure would likely be popular, but only time will tell if Hasbro and Sega have further collaborations in store.
What are your thoughts on this exciting crossover? Do you anticipate additional content beyond the figures?
