Actoy.net have had some photos of BotCon 2008 Exclusive Evil Rodimus posted on their board. The figure is a repaint of Classics Rodimus, released last year, in a black with purple colour scheme.
The photos show both robot and vehicle modes.
Auto Assembly 2009 Early Bird Ticket Discounts Extended!
With only a week to go before the early bird discounts run out on tickets for Auto Assembly 2009 and tickets rise to their full prices, we can announce… [more]
Tyrese Gibson still can’t believe his luck at being cast in Transformers
Star of Transformers and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Tyrese Gibson, is naturally excited about being part of the movies, but still can’t get… [more]
Megan Fox not on the market again?
Bad news fellas, it seems the most beautiful woman in the world (after Arcee of course), Megan Fox, is not on the market and in the hunt once again for… [more]
Transformers 2 – Transformers Revenge of the Fallen – Trailer
The first trailer for Transformers Revenge of the Fallen was removed from YouTube within hours, expect this one to last just as long! It's the full trailer… [more]
Gregg Berger To Attend Auto Assembly 2009!!
We've just been sent this press released from Simon and Sven from Auto Assembly, and it's big news. Get read for some Decepto-chop munching at AA this… [more]
Transformers Encore #11 and #12 Revealed
Having already had Sky Lynx and the upcoming Omega Supreme in the Encore line, TakaraTomy have continued their rare Transformers g1 reissues with Encore #11 and #12.
Encore #11 will be a double collection containing both Skywarp and Thundercracker, both of which use the same mold but have different colour schemes.They will be out in August 2008 for $69.99 a
Encore #12 will be another rare G1 figure, Metroplex. The 1986 figure will cost slightly more at $84.99 and will arrive a month later in September 2008 release.
MA-21 Optimus Prime to have accurate colours cheme
Amazon Japan have received official pictures from TakaraTomy for the Japanese release of MA-21 Optimus Prime Battle Mode.
The figure is the equivalent of Hasbro’s Transformers Movie Premium Series Optimus Prime, but with a more movie accurate colour scheme.
Transformers Universe box art by Marcelo Matere
Artist Marcelo Matere, who has worked on some of IDW’s Transformers comics, has also provided the box art for the Transformers Universe line from Hasbro. The line will launch this summer, and is also known as Classics 2.0.
Four characters are featured in the gallery, and they are Powerglide, Tankor, Prowl and Sunstreaker
Other Transformers art can be found in Marcelo’s deviantART page.
Official Animated Wave One Images
Hasbro have sent TFW2005 official pictures of all seven wave 1 figures for the Transformers: Animated line, as well as plus the wave 2 voyager class Optimus Prime.
Provided are the in and out of package pictures of each toy, with the packaging featuring both the Canada and USA box style. There are also assortment numbers, product numbers, and assortment case information.
The Transformers: Animated line is due to be released in June.
Bulkhead
Bumblebee
Lockdown
Megatron
Optimus Prime (Deluxe)
Optimus Prime (Voyager)
Prowl
Starscream
Animated Grimlock in package
A new auction on ebay has Transformers: Animated Grimlock for sale, but unlike previous prototypes, this is the full package, with complete colours and accessories.
The voyager class figure is also shown in robot and t-rex modes.
New Images of Animated Activators Bumblebee
ebay seller yizhi521 has posted an auction for Transformers: Animated Activator Bumblebee. Included are lots of photos of the figure, in and out of the packaging
The Activator’s line is a flip-former line of figures that transform automatically when a button is pressed. Unfortunately, there size is lacking.
Animated Wave 1 Toys Revealed
Online store Entertainment Earth have put up the listings for Wave 1 of the Transformers: Animated Deluxe and Voyager class figures from Hasbro, coming out in June in the USA, and hopefully the UK.
The Wave 1 Deluxe figures will be made up of the following:
Bumblebee
Lockdown
Optimus Prime (Cybertron Mode)
Prowl
The Wave 1 Voyager will be made up of the following:
Bulkhead
Megatron (Cybertron Mode)
Starscream
Another Animated Grimlock Figure Gallery
TS-01 Optimus Prime and Music Label Optimus Prime (G1 Version) Released in Japan
Fan2Fan have received news from TakaraTomy that Transformers Movie TS-01 Trans-Scanning Optimus Prime and Music Label Optimus Prime (G1 Version) have been released in Japan.
Pictures have also been provided by Fan2Fan of each item, as well as some photos of the Generation One style movie figure catalog that came with Trans-Scanning Optimus Prime
