TFW2005.com member Cheem The Rup has provided two scans from the August edition of Hyper Hobby 8 Magazine, which has pictures of some new Transformers toys from TakaraTomy. Shown are Henkei! Henkei! Sunstreaker and Prowl (with the Universe versions as well), Encore Mini-bots, Encore Skywarp and Thundercracker set, Binaltech Optimus Prime, E-Hobby exclusive Guardian Robot and more.
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
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
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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]
New Animated figures in Wal*Mart computers
Automaster of TFW2005, who works at Wal*Mart, has posted some details of some new Transformers: Animated figures listed in the Wal*Mart computers.
Found are Voyagers Shockwave, Skywarp and Wreck-Gar, and Deluxes Blurr, Swindle, Waspinator and Arcee. There is also a Deluxe called Electro Static S, but not much is known about this figure. If Hasbro are involved (which they are), it’s bound to be a repaint.
UPC codes
Blurr 65356934981
Swindle 65356934195
Waspinator 65356934984
Arcee 65356937933
Shockwave 6535932317
Wreck-Gar 65356934966
Skywarp 65356932319
First Look at Universe Ratchet
A poster on ACToys.net has provided the first high resolution image of Transformers Universe Ratchet. The figure is currently unpainted, so we have no idea of what the colour scheme will be like, but it does give an idea of how the mold transforms and behaves.
Animated Deluxe Ratchet & Blackarachnia at The Entertainer
The Entertainer have updated their website with “in stock” listings for Transformers: Animated deluxe figures Autobot Ratchet and Blackarachnia. This backs up Perceptor’s sighting of the figures a few days ago.
Each figure costs £10 and are wave 2 deluxe figures.
Transformers Animated Toys found in Finland
The Nordic TransFans Association are reporting that the first sightings of Transformers: Animated figures in Finland. Found were the first wave of of deluxes Bumblebee, Cybertron Mode Optimus Prime, Lockdown and Prowl and voyagers Bulkhead, Megatron and Starscream in Citymarket in Helsinki. The cost for the figures are 19.90 and 34.90 euros.
Voyager Optimus Prime & Leader Megatron, Bulkhead, Roll Out & Command Optimus Prime out in UK
Big title, big news, with lots more Transformers: Animated toys having been released in the UK today.
First, voyager class Optimus Prime (earth mode) has been spotted in the Forbidden Planet International store in Edinburgh, costing £19.99. This is a wave 3 figure. Also out are leader class Megatron and Bulkhead (with Headmaster), each in a different Toys R Us store, and costing £39.99. For the same price, Roll Out & Command Optimus Prime was found at Toys R Us in Aberdeen. All three figures are wave 1.
Be on the look out for Lugnut and Grimlock, the wave 2 voyager figures. Happy Hunting!
Animated Ratchet and Blackarachnia out in UK
More good news for UK Animated fans, the second wave of figures should be arriving nationwide very soon. Forum member Perceptor has picked up Ratchet and Blackarachnia from his local toy store, Toys n Tuck. These make up wave 2 of the deluxe size class.
Hopefully other size classes will be availbale soon, especially Voyager and Leader class items.
Roll Out Command Optimus Prime out in USA
Forum member ironpyrite303 has picked up Roll Out Command Optimus Prime in the USA for $50, and has posted some videos and pictures of the figure. The most interesting photo is of the comparison with Masterpiece Optimus Prime, which shows that Roll Out Prime is the same height but a lot fatter.
Transformers Animated McDonald’s Happy Meal Promotion Starts 5th July
A McDonald’s employee has discovered the fast food chain will start selling Transformers Animated Happy Meal figures a week today in North America. From the information he received, the Transformers Animated promotion will be Littlest Pet Shop figures.
The figures known to be part of the line are Optimus Prime and Megatron.
Lots of Transformers Animated Instructions Online
Hasbro has uploaded their official instructions for most released and announced Transformers Animated figures.
Check out all the following instructions:
Autobot Jazz
Optimus Prime Battle Blaster
Autobot Ratchet
Autobot Ratchet (Activators)
Blackarachnia
Bulkhead (Activators)
Bulkhead (Leader)
Bulkhead (Voyager)
Bumblebee (Activators)
Cybertron Mode Optimus Prime
Elite Guard Bumblebee
Lockdown (Activators)
Lockdown
Megatron (Voyager)
Megatron (Leader)
Oil Slick
Optimus Prime (Activators)
Optimus Prime (Voyager)
Roll Out Command Optimus Prime
Sentinel Prime
Shift Tech Optimus Prime Hand-Held Game
Snarl
Soundwave
Starscream (Activators)
Starscream (Voyager)
Swoop
Ultra Magnus
