Reports from many of the USA sites state that Hasbro Commemorative G1 Soundwave is now shipping from Toys R Us.
Also, it seems that Canada will also be getting the reissue, just a bit later. There is no word on a UK release at this time.
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]
BW Rereleases Revealed
BBTS have put up a product listing for 8 Beast Wars figures from Tomy Takara. The following are being set for retail
Optimus Primal
Megatron
Waspinator
Cheetor
Dinobot
Blackarachnia
Archadis
Corhada
The listing can be found here.
Fan2Fan Update 23/01/07 – MP Megatron, BW Reissues & BT-17
Soundwave MP3 PLayer and Optimus Prime iPod Speakers
Movie Ratchet and Optimus Blaster in Packaging
Two new Transformers Movie toy images to be shown, including both Ratchet as well as a roleplay toy featuring Optimus Prime’s arm in packing.
It may be relevant to many fans that the Ratchet packing features an image of his movie head.
See the pictures here, courtesy of TFW2005.com
Another Prototype Movie Optimus Prime
Another Transformers Movie toy prototype of Optimus Prime has appeared on ebay, thank to seller eptoys71. But this isn’t any regular figure, but something that resembles a Jumpstarter/Battlecharger from the Generation 1 line.
The auction can be found here.
Classics Wave 2 in European Packaging
TFW2005 have come across new packaged images of Classics Mini-Cons Wave 2, which haven’t been released yet. They are shown in European packaging, which means they will likely hit parts of Europe within the next 2/3 months, but hopefully means Wave 1 of the Classic Mini-Cons will also arrive in that time.
The images can be found here.
Argos Catalogue Out Today
The new Argos Catalogue is out today, and with it, (hopefully) more Transformers toy releases. A scan has appeared on TFW2005 which shows some interesting images. Optimus Prime is pictured for the Titanium series, Jetfire for the Classics Voyager class, and wave 1 of the Classic Legends value Pack.
Classic Legends Value Pack
Classic Deluxe Figures
Optimus v Megatron Battle Pack
Movie 20th anniversary Optimus Prime figure
Classic Voyager Figures
Titanium 6″ Metal Cybertron Heroes
Alternators Ford Mustang
Alternators Dodge RAM SRT-1
Alternators Jaguar Ravage
All are listed on page 1606 and will be on the website soon.
Real Gear Robots in Packaged
AcToys member Simpson has provided the first photos of packaged Decepticon Power Up VT6 and Autobots Longview, Spy Shot 6 and Speed Dial 800. These items are labelled as “Real Gear Robots” in the new Transformers Movie packaging.
The image can be seen here.
TFCC Member Exclsuive Name Announced
The Transformers Collectors Club have announced that this years member exclusive combiner limb will be called Breakaway. The announcement was made on the club forum.
Stay tuned for more on what figure Breakaway will be.
