Animated

Another new Transformers: Animated figure makes it to the UK, this time being Deluxe Stealth Lockdown, which comes with Legends Bumblebee and Optimus Prime. The figure costs £19.99 and was spotted in Tesco by forum member iprimus.

In North America, the figure was a store exclusive to Target.

S250 has posted the animation model sheet for Brawn, who it appears will be part of the Transformers: Animated universe. As you can see from the image, he shares some of the same features as his G! name-sake.

TFW2005 have received official images for two Transformers: Animated sets, Roadbuster Ultra Magnus and the Jetfire & Jetstorm 2-Pack.

Roadbuster Ultra Magnus is a wave 4 figure, whilst the Jetfire & Jetstorm 2-pack is wave 2, following on from the Optimus Prime V Megatron Battle Begins pack.

Derrick J. Wyatt has posted some new art on his blog, this time of Transformers: Animated human character, The Wraith.

The Wraith has only made one appearance so far, in IDW’s comic series, Transformers: Animated The Arrival #2.

TFW2005 member payres has found a 3-pack of Animated Legend figures, packaged under the Universe brand.

The Legends included are Animated Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and Prowl. Each figure packaged in their own bubble, but on a larger piece of card. The set is exclusive to the UK and is only available at Argos stores.

This weeks only new release (Megatron Origin doesn;t count!), Transformers: Animated The Arrival #4, has been given the 5 page preview treatment. Look out for more Bulkhead action with a cameo from Spike, Carley and Daniel.

ENI have received covers for 2 upcoming Transformers DVDs from Paramount Home Entertainment. These include Transformers: Animated Season Two, containing all 13 episodes, and being released on 6th January 2009, and Transformers Energon The Ultimate Collection, which apparently contains all 52 episodes, and is released on 16th December 2008.

The Animated DVD contains a gallery and few mini featurettes, whilst the Energon has no extra features.

We hope to have some unwatermarked artwork soon.

Following on from the North American release on Tuesday, the UK can today sample the Transformers: Animated action on their Nintendo DS.

Look out for platforming action with driving segments for all four Autobots (minus Ratchet). The game is rated 7+ by Pegi, which means it is only sensible for children of ages 7 and up.

Titan Magazine’s first Transformers: Animated comic is out today, exclusively in the UK. The issue contains an 11-page story titled “Burnout”, and introducing a brand new character in the Animated universe, Sideswipe. The issue is written by Simon Furman, who has also commented on the release on his blog, with art drawn by John McCrea, and colour by Kat Nicholson.

There’s also the usual puzzles, competitions, letters and free gift.