Transformers Classic Toyline Announced

Hasbro announced that their next Transformer toyline is Transformers Classics, which updates the original generation 1 toyline using modern designs. The line will be released in November 2006 and the initial wave 1 will include redesigned Starscream, Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Hot Rod (now Rodimus) and Astrotrain (not sure if he is a triplechanger). Also Megatron will be return in a gun form but due to current laws, not the realistic gun he use to look like but a futuristic blaster.

Click here for the press release.
Click here for some pictures for the new toys.

Now what does this mean in regards to the movie? Nothing since that toy line will be separate and based upon what designs the filmmakers and Hasbro execs approve. However until then, at least get some G1 goodies using modern toy designs and manufacturing which means something that G1 didn't have before - articulation and no stickers.