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Another auction, another new photo of a toy we haven’t seen. This time, it’s Transformers movie Stealth Bumblebee in his packaging.
The item is also part of the Allspark Power line but, unlike Salvage, will feature a new head sculpt with a battle mask and also a new darker (stealthier) paint scheme.
A new auction on ebay shows off the first pictures of Transformers movie Salvage, a repaint of Dropkick, in-package. The item is again a Deluxe and is part of the Transformers movie AllSpark Power line.
Some new images of the packaging of Premium Series Megatron have appeared on ebay, with some showing a closer look at the packaging (the back mainly) as well as a close up of the figure itself.
Rumour had it that the figure would have a new head design, but as the photos show, this isn’t the case. The figure is due for release in North America very soon.
The Nordic TransFans Association has posted news from Hasbro Nordic about the release of Transformers Animated and Universe toys. They have announced that the first wave is due for release in all Scandanavian countries on 1st August, 3 months after the UK.
There are no specific details on which toys will be released first.
The Transformers Collectors Club released details of the first wave of the new Transformers Universe Line, also known as the Classics 2.0 line by fans.
In the Deluxe class is Prowl, Tankor and Sunstreaker with Onslaught and Powerglide in the Ultra Class. These are rumoured to be released in the UK in May.
Club members can check out a preview of Universe Sunstreaker on the official forums by clicking here.
According to TFW2005 member Locustreign, who has provided a sceenshot of the spreadsheet he received, Hasbro are planning on releasing the Transformers; Animated toys on 4th April in the UK. This includes the first wave of Animated Deluxe, Voyagers and the 2-pack, which comes with a DVD.
There is also some more interesting news, with there being a listing for Leader class Megatron and Bulkhead. Neither of these have been seen or mentioned before, so look out for more information on these soon.
Transformers Universe, which comprises the second wave of Classics toys, is also coming to the UK, with some deluxes are due to be released on 9th May. Ultras and Voyagers have no specific release date at this time.
ebay seller tfctoy has posted a picture of Transformers movie Premium Series Leader Megatron in box. The figure is in a new paint scheme that is actually very similar to the original version, so many of you will probably skip this when it is released in a few weeks.
Raving Toy Maniac have posted a mainly Star Wars focused Q&A with Hasbro and have revealed some information about future toys in the Star Wars Transformers line. To put it simply, there will be no Transforming Droids!
Any chance of seeing Droid based Star Wars Transformers, like an R2-D2 or C-3PO that convert into something?
Answer: It’s a matter of size, character expression, and natural fit between the modes. First, R2-D2 and C-3PO are already robots (well, droids). Generally, Star Wars Transformers make sense in the film context with their character tying into vehicles with which they are associated and there aren’t any good ties with the droids and vehicles that are compelling (other than perhaps R2-D2 and a Starfighter). In addition, while R2-D2 would be our first choice, a robot mode for him have to change his silhouette significantly and would not really deliver on R2 that we know and love. That’s why the humanoid characters work the best.
You full Q&A can be read here.
I completely forgot to post this yesterday but here it is for any eager UK fans looking for any new releases. There are 2 full pages of Tranformers goodness, unfortunately, most of it has already been released.
There are 17 individual items, ranging from costumes to new Movie toys, but no Transformers: Animated. TFW2005 member Omnius has posted some scans and a complete listing.
A clip on CNN Money is online showing Hasbro’s Wayne S Charness talking about Hasbro’s future plans, which of course includes Transformers. He mainly talks about the 2008 plans for Transformers and demonstrates a few toys, including Bumblebee and Ratchet Roleplay blasters, and a transforming hand held game, WITH a fully working game!
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