A new auction on Ebay shows detailed picture of Transformers: Animated Voyager Optimus Prime. There are detailed pictures of Prime’s face with his face-plate down, with the added value that the figure is it’s final colour scheme.
Auto Assembly 2009 Early Bird Ticket Discounts Extended!
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Tyrese Gibson still can’t believe his luck at being cast in Transformers
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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
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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]
The Return of Binaltech?
After ending the series in 2005, TakaraTomy seem to want to bring Transformers Binaltech back, with the release of BT-19 and BT-20. Unfortunately, there are no new molds, just simple recolours of Silverstreak and Meister to form BT-19 Bluestreak and BT-20 Meister, featuring a metallic white/silver recolour.
Hopefully more confirmation and details will be released soon.
TakaraTomy at Wonderfest 2008
Fantofan have provided some details from Wonderfest 2008 in Japan with news of TakaraTomy’s releases.
The Japanese Transformers Classics release(Henkei Transformers) was shown, with vistors given a hands on. Transformers Encore Jazz, a rerelease of G1 Jazz, was on display, with a new face mold.
There was also Trans-scanning Optimus Prime and Music Label Optimus Prime Ipod Docking Station Trailer on display.
AllSpark Power Big Daddy, Grindcore, Jolt and Divebomb Sighted
Thanks to a sighting on TFW2005, it has now been confirmed that the Walmart exclusive Transformers movie Allspark Power deluxe figures Big Daddy, Grindcore, Jolt and Divebomb have been found at Walmart in Fontana, CA.
BotCon Shattered Glass Starscream
Heroic Decepticon Starscream, part of the Shattered Glass set for BotCon 2008, has appeared on ebay. The item is a repaint of Cybertron voyager Starscream, with similar colours to G1 Jetfire.
BotCon 2008 Figure Updates: Jazz & Grimlock
The official BotCon website has been updated with previews for the next 2 figures that will be available at BotCon 2008, Autobot Jazz and Grimlock.
Both continue the evil Autobots theme and are shown in both robot and vehicle modes.
Classics Nemesis Prime at SDCC
TFW2005 are confirming that Transformers Classics Nemesis Prime will be available at the San Diego Comic-Con , which takes place from 24 to 27th July. As with all Nemesis version, expect it to be a black repaint of Transformers Classics Optimus Prime and for a lot to appear on ebay straight after the convention.
Transformers: Animated Bulkhead Released?
Despite what Hasbro have said about a 22nd June release for Transformers: Animated, the first toy for the line has been spotted. Leader Bulkhead has been found in the US at a K-mart store in California.
This is most likely a mistake on K-mart’s part.
Encore Skylynx Released Today
Fan2Fan are reporting that Encore 07 Skylynx, the famous British accent Transformer, has been released today in Japan from TomyTakara.
The rare figure, that was originally released in 1986 as part of the season 3 line, is likely to sell out very quickly, so get shopping.
Also released in Japan are various Transformers movie toys.
Transformers: Animated Preview from Hasbro
Hasbro has updated Transformers.com with a detailed preview of the first wave of Transformers: Animated toys. There is also a date for the first set of Animated Deluxe, Voyager and Optimus vs Megatron: The Battle Begins toys, out on 22nd June in the USA.
