Hasbro has unveiled the second wave of its NFL x Transformers crossover line, with three new figures representing the Minnesota Vikings, San Francisco 49ers, and Buffalo Bills. Skolgrin, Goldrush, and Blizz-Herd each transform from a 5.5-inch Autobot into a wearable team helmet, and while some retailers list a July 2026 window, Amazon currently lists the release date as August 1, 2026 at $29.99 each.
This is the second wave in the collaboration, following an initial release that's still becoming widely available at retail. Each figure ships as an Autobot decked out in official team colors, complete with a mini helmet accessory and a miniature football.
This guide covers what's confirmed about Wave 2, how the transformation works, and an honest look at how to display them using EVORETRO's general figure stands, since Hasbro doesn't offer a dedicated box protector for this line.
According to reporting corroborated by CBR and dedicated Transformers outlet TFW2005, here's what's locked in for this wave:
All three figures are Autobots, with the faction symbol visible on both their helmet mode and their chest in robot mode.
Each figure in Wave 2 transforms in about 23 steps from a fully articulated robot into a team-branded football helmet. The robot mode itself is built for athletic posing, and the included mini helmet and football accessories can be held or worn by the figure in robot mode, giving each one a game-day display option beyond just the helmet transformation itself.
Unlike a simple color-swapped repaint, each Wave 2 figure is built around a real football helmet as its actual alternate mode, not just a paint job on an existing Transformers mold. That's consistent with how the first wave was built, and it's part of why Hasbro has continued the collaboration into a second release rather than treating it as a one-off promotional item.
This isn't Transformers' first licensed sports or franchise crossover either. The brand has previously paired with properties ranging from anime franchises to Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog, and the NFL collaboration follows that same pattern of finding a genuine alternate-mode hook rather than just slapping a new paint scheme on an existing figure. It's a big part of why this line has built enough of a following to justify a second wave so soon after the first.
Hasbro doesn't currently offer a dedicated box protector or display case for the NFL x Transformers line, and EVORETRO doesn't carry one either, since this crossover doesn't have the same collector-case ecosystem that exists around lines like Star Wars Black Series or Marvel Legends. What EVORETRO does carry is general figure display gear sized close to these figures' roughly 5.5-inch scale, which works as a reasonable stand-in for keeping opened figures displayed and organized, even without an exact-fit box protector.
Once a figure is out of its packaging, EVORETRO's 4-Step Acrylic Display Stand is built around a 6-inch scale, close enough to these 5.5-inch figures to give each one a stable, elevated spot rather than having them lie flat on a shelf.
If you want your Autobots posed rather than just standing, EVORETRO's Articulated Plastic Stands are sized for both 3.75-inch and 6-inch figures, giving you a way to hold a mid-transformation pose or a dynamic robot-mode stance.
Collecting all three teams, or pairing them with figures from Wave 1, calls for more than a single stand. EVORETRO's Acrylic Display Risers let you stagger multiple figures at different heights so a growing NFL x Transformers lineup doesn't just sit in a flat row.
To get ready for the August 1 release, start with these:
Amazon currently lists August 1, 2026, though some retailers have shown earlier July availability.
Minnesota Vikings (Skolgrin), San Francisco 49ers (Goldrush), and Buffalo Bills (Blizz-Herd).
Approximately 5.5 inches in robot mode, comparable to a Deluxe Class Transformers figure.
No. There's no dedicated box protector for the NFL x Transformers crossover, so this guide recommends general figure stands and risers sized close to the figures' scale instead.
No, this is the second wave. The first wave introduced a different set of teams and is still becoming widely available at retail.
NFL x Transformers Wave 2 gives collectors three genuinely new team-specific molds rather than simple repaints, continuing a crossover that's clearly resonating enough for Hasbro to bring back for a second wave. Since there's no dedicated protector for this line yet, a well-sized display stand is the most practical way to keep Skolgrin, Goldrush, and Blizz-Herd looking good on a shelf once August 1 arrives.
Keep an eye on Hasbro Pulse and official Transformers channels for any additional details as the release date approaches.
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