Hasbro has announced that it is teaming with Universal Brand Development and Amblin Entertainment to bring two iconic 80s properties together with a Transformers and Back to the Future collaboration which celebrates the 35th anniversary of the beloved time-travelling adventure by introducing a brand new Autobot character, Gigawatt, whose vehicle mode is of course the iconic DeLorean Time Machine. Check out the promotional images for the action figure here…
When fans of the iconic Back to the Future Time Machine look a little closer at this nostalgic interpretation of the car, they will be treated to a new “robot in disguise” named GIGAWATT, a converting time machine robot. The figure stands at 5.5 inches in Robot mode and can convert to Time Machine mode in 17 steps, plus it includes a blaster and whip antennae accessories, and features movie-inspired details from the film, including Doc Brown-style goggles, a flux capacitor chest piece, and time circuits. In time machine mode, the gullwing doors open and wheels rotate from vertical to horizontal to produce a hovering effect as seen at the end of the film.
Along with the new Gigawatt figure, IDW Publishing is set to launch a new Transformers and Back to the Future comic book series this October; here’s the official synopsis…
Marty McFly has just returned to his home sweet home, Hill Valley 1985, and everything’s looking up… that is, until Marty and his friend Doc Brown’s time machine attracts the attention of the Decepticons! With one small mistake, Marty finds himself thrust into adventure to stop the Decepticon plot in the past, present, and future… all with the help of a new time machine: the Autobot, Gigawatt!
The Gigawatt figure is available now for pre-order at Walmart.com with only 1,985 pieces available that feature an exclusive, limited edition numbered package in honor of the 35th anniversary of the first film’s release – July 3, 1985. A second variant release of the figure will be available starting October 1st via HasbroPulse.com and select retailers. The comic book will also launch its first issue on October 1st.
