Transformers Studio Series #117 War for Cybertron Thundercracker, Hasbro '25

Thundercracker has always occupied an interesting corner of Transformers lore: the Decepticon Seeker who questions the cause, fighting alongside Starscream and Skywarp not out of conviction but inertia. The Studio Series War for Cybertron version zeroes in on his appearance in the beloved WFC game era, translating the more angular, mechanical Cybertronian aesthetic into a Voyager Class figure that sits a step above the Core and Deluxe releases in terms of size and detail. The result is a figure built for fans who want the game-accurate look rather than the classic Earth-mode jet.

The 2025 Studio Series line has been pushing harder on sub-property accuracy, and this release delivers two accessories that fit the character: the neutron blaster and an Energon mace, both drawn from his in-game armament. Voyager Class figures in the Studio Series have historically offered some of the best articulation and paint application in the line at their price point, and at a $34.99 MSRP this sits at the top of the standard retail tier without crossing into the higher price classes.

Thundercracker is a perennial figure for Seeker completionists; any collector building out a WFC Decepticon roster needs all three classic Seekers, and this release closes that gap in the Studio Series. It ships as a standard retail release with no exclusivity, making it straightforward to acquire at launch.