Sainburys 25% off sale

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Sainburys 25% off sale.

Credit to primus1873/orbazz for submitting the following story

\"Yes folks Sainburys are having a 25% off sale on all toys including TRANSFORMRS ROTF, STAR WARS/MARVEL CROSSOVER, it\'s only on for the easter weekend so get a move on.\"

Power Core Combiner Smolder and Bruticus Galleries

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Power Core Combiner Smolder and Bruticus Galleries.

KO Toys have posted new galleries of the upcoming Transformers Power Core Combiners Smolder and Bruticus figures.

You can see Smolder ­here and Bruticus here

Leonard Nimoy to voice Zeta Prime

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Leonard Nimoy to voice Zeta Prime.

Leonard Nimoy has been confirmed as the voice of Zeta Prime in the Transformers War for Cybertron game.

Mr Minoy joins Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime), James Remar (Megatron) and ­Doug Parker (Starscream)

ROTF Ratchet ad Backfire images

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called ROTF Ratchet ad Backfire images.

Chinese Transformers site TFClub has pointed out two TaoBao auctions for upcoming Transformers Revenge of the Fallen ­Ratchet and ­Backfire.

Both toys are repaints of previous molds.

Japanese Animated Blackarachnia gallery

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Japanese Animated Blackarachnia gallery.

­Ameblo, a Japanese website, has posted a full gallery of the Japanese Transformers Animated Blackarachnia toy.

The figure looks very close to the Western release of the same figure.

TFCC Punch/Counterpunch auctions

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called TFCC Punch/Counterpunch auctions.

Chinese Transformers testshot seller Yihzi has listed an auction featuring Transformers Collectors Club Exclusive Punch/Counterpunchtoy on Chinese auction website Taobao.

The image shows several of the figures, all of which will probably be for sake.

TFCC Punch/Counterpunch has sold out from the official store, yet once again the chinese \"testshto sellers\" have been able to get several of them to sell.

TFCC Magazine covers Power COre Combiners

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called TFCC Magazine covers Power COre Combiners.

The Latest issue of the Transformers Collectors Club magazine has a feature on the Transformers Power Core Combiners as well as featuring the comic story Coming Storm Part 2, featuring Elite Guard team members Metalhawk and Dion in action.

Video Review of Power Core Combiners Aerialbots

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Video Review of Power Core Combiners Aerialbots.

Thanks to Peaugh for posting a video review of the Transformers Power Core Combiners Skyburst with the Aerialbots on a YouTube video.

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David Kaye says he is not voicing any characters in Transformers Prime

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called David Kaye says he is not voicing any characters in Transformers Prime.

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In a question and answer session with The Intergalatic Highway­, voice actor David Kaye announced that he was turned down for several roles in the upcoming \"Transformers: Prime\" CGI series that will air on  the Hasbro / Discovery channel called The Hub later this year (within the US).

Q: Has there ever been a role you didn’t get that you were really disappointed about?

A: Ya funny enough. ANYTHING in the new Transformer series. But hey I’ve had a great long run and it’s a new deal for the creators of the new show and it’s a clean slate but I have to admit I was sad to see it go. That’s show business folks There’ve been a couple of animated features too, also Star Wars and even the new Transformer films.

New images of Transformers War For Cybetron Optimus Prime

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called New images of Transformers War For Cybetron Optimus Prime.

Our thanks go to S250 who has posted some images of the upcoming Transformers War For Cybertron Optimus Prime figure.  You­ can view the mirrored images below.

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New Walmart Transformers Listings

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called New Walmart Transformers Listings.

TFW2005.com board member Inciteful has posted a list of new Transformers listings from the Wal*Mart computers.  Now the listings do not always turn out to be 100% accurate but they certainly hope gauge the toys likely to be released.

UPC #: Name:
65356955835 TRA VOYAGER STRAFE
65356950343 TRA BB OPTIMUS PRIME
65356950344 TRA DCPTCN BANZITRON
65356951660 TRA TWIN BOOM FIGHTR
65356951661 TRA VOY THE FALLEN
65356950293 TRA VOYAGER SEASPRAY
65356950269 TRA VOYAGER PAYLOAD
65356955833 TRA VOYAGER LUGNUT
65356955834 TRA VOYAGER GRAPPEL
65356949287 TRA SCOUT HUBCAP
65356949290 TRA SCOUT BRIMSTONE
65356949292 TRA SCOUT CRANKSTART
65356949293 TRA SCOUT BACKFIRE
65356950323 TRA SCOUT OIL PAN
65356950322 TRA SCOUT BREACHER
65356950321 TRA SCOUT INSECTICON
65356950329 TRA SCOUT FIRETRAP
65356950328 TRA SCOUT SUNSPOT
65356949294 TRA DLX IRONHIDE
65356949300 TRA BLADE BUMBLEBEE
65356949302 TRA SEA ATK RAVAGE
65356949303 TRA DELUXE JETBLADE
65356951643 TRA DELUXE AXOR
65356951646 TRA RESCUE RATCHET
65356950338 TRA DLX HAILSTORM
65356950339 TRA DLX ELITA-1
65356950337 SIDEARM SIDESWIPE
65356951638 TRA DLX TOMAHAWK
65356951639 TRA DLX TERRADIVE
65356951641 TRA DLX ELEC JOLT
65356950340 TRA DLX TURNER SKIDS

International Anime Fair 2010 fully gallery

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called International Anime Fair 2010 fully gallery.

­We have now created a fully gallery of images, thanks to Yokubarion, from the 2010 International Anime Fair

The fair saw the ­Transformers Animated toys displayed as well as Sega\'s Transformers card game.

Transformers Cyber Missions Episode 4 online

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers Cyber Missions Episode 4 online.

With the 4th Transformers Cyber Missions episode set to be published on Hasbro’s US site in April, US chain Walmart have posted episodes 5 and 6 on their own Canadian website here.  This is because YTV in Canada are already hosting the 4th episode.  YTV\'s site is IP restricted, so if you are outside of Canada you will need to use a proxy to view the episode, or wait for someone to rip it and upload it to YouTube.

Credit to TFW2005.com for the news.

Transformers Animated toys released in Japan

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers Animated toys released in Japan.

Several posts on Japanese based forums and newsgroups are reporting that the Transformers Animated toys are now out in stores

The Tokyo International Anime Fair report and images

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called The Tokyo International Anime Fair report and images.

The Tokyo International Anime Fair is currently on in Japan with a Takara Tomy showing off hte Transformers Animated line.  Sega:s Transformers Animated arcade game \"The Chase\" is also being shown off and includes a card slot reader where the profile cards that come with the toys can be swiped.  You can view several images from the event over at the Hobbystock Blog.

New and updated Japanese Hobby Magaine galleries

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called New and updated Japanese Hobby Magaine galleries.

We have added some new as well as updated some existing April 2010 Japanese hobby magazine image scan galleries.  You can now find more images for the the April 2010 issue of Hyper Hobby magazine as well as new image galleries for issue 146 of Figure King (Figure王) and Dengeki Hobby Magazine.

25th Anniversary Optimus Prime officially released within the UK

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called 25th Anniversary Optimus Prime officially released within the UK.

Our thanks go to Mr Neurie for letting us know that The Entertainer now has the 25th Anniversary Optimus Prime in store for £49.99.  You can view an image of the toy in store below.

Transformers Collectors Club Punch Counterpunch, Cyclonus, Dion Preorders Available Now

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers Collectors Club Punch Counterpunch, Cyclonus, Dion Preorders Available Now.

­Pete Sinclair of the Transformers Collectors Club is letting everyone know that pre-orders are now available for the Transformers Collectors Club Exclusive Punch / Counterpunch, Shattered Glass Cyclonus and Elite Guard Dion. Dion is priced at $25 ($65 for non-members) and ships in May. Punch / Counterpunch is $59 ($99 for non-members) and is out in July with Shattered Glass Cyclonus $44 ($84 for non-members) and is also out in July.
Note that the Non-member pricing also includes a year\'s membership to the Transformers Collector\'s Club and 6 issues of the Collector\'s Club magazine, so if you are not a member it may be best to order one figure then order the rest afterwards.

TV-Aichi Transformers Animated site now live

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called TV-Aichi Transformers Animated site now live.

TV-Aichi have now put their Transformers: Animated mini-site now live  The site contains Japanese synopsis, cast information, image galleries as well as the online broadcast of \"From the Autobot Family (Otobotoke Yori).

Japanese Transformers: Animated Manga Series -

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Japanese Transformers: Animated Manga Series - .

It has been announced via Twitter that the ­Japanese comic artist, Tsushima Naoto will be writing a new Transformers Animated Manga called \"Transformers: Animated - The Cool!\"  You can view the announcement as well as the artwork here.

Japanese Transformers Animated TV Spots

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Japanese Transformers Animated TV Spots.

Below you will find two Japanese TV spots advertising the upcoming launch of Transformers Animated.­

C.O.N.S. 2010 is set the 25th July 2010

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called C.O.N.S. 2010 is set the 25th July 2010.

The german Transformers Fan Convention from Fans for Fans is back!

The next C.O.N.S. is coming on the 25th of July 2010
This convention will be bigger and better with even more Transformers Action.

Here is a small C.O.N.S. Teaser

Ticket and Stand order is online now!

The first specially guest whom we announce is comic artist Claude Christ from Luxemburg

 he is also known from the SDCC \"San Diego Convention Center\"

 

More Infos: www.ntf-cons.de  Contact: cons@ntf-archive.de

Everyone is welcome to the C.O.N.S. 2010

Exodus novel description at Amazon.com

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Exodus novel description at Amazon.com .

Amazon.com has updated their \"Transformers: Exodus\" product page with the following description of the Exodus novel.

\"For twenty-five years the colossal battle between Megatron and Optimus Prime has captivated Transformers fans around the world. Yet the full story of the conflict between the two most famous Transformersâ€"everything that happened before Optimus and Megatron arrived on planet Earthâ€"has always been a mystery . . . until now. Here, for the first time told in its entirety, is the thrilling saga of Optimus and Megatron before they were enemies, before they even knew each other.

“Freedom is every Cybertronian’s right!” After Megatron utters these immortal words, the caste-bound planet of Cybertron is rocked to its foundations. Megatron, an undefeated gladiator thug, gives voice to the unspoken longings of the oppressed massesâ€"and opens the mind of an insignificant data clerk to possibilities previously unthinkable.
Long before becoming the honorable Optimus Prime, Orion Pax is a mere office underling, an unlikely candidate to answer an outlaw’s call to revolution. But Orion is determined to meet this defiant enemy of all that Cybertron stands for, no matter what he has to do, or how many laws he has to break.

What happens between Orion Pax and Megatron forever changes the destiny of all Transformers. This gripping, action-packed novel reveals all the loyalties and treacheries, trust and betrayals, deadly violence and shining ideals, as well as the pivotal roles played by other characters, including Starscream, Sentinel Prime, Omega Supreme, and one of the thirteen original Primes, the last link to Cybertron’s glorious Golden Age.

Discover how meek disciple Orion Pax becomes the fearless leader Optimus Prime; follow the tantalizing clues about the lost Matrix of Leadership and the lore surrounding it; find out why the two allies fighting a corrupt regime suddenly turn on each other, and what triggers their epic war. Transformers: Exodus provides everything fans ever wanted to know about one of the fiercest rivalries of all time.\"

TakaraTomy Website Update

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called TakaraTomy Website Update.

TakaraTomy have updated their site with recently announced eHobby exclusive Transformers Alternity Ultra Magnus as well as updating their Transformers Animated page. You can view Ultra Magnus\' page here and the Animated page here

Transformers 3 rumour: Ukranian Army Casting Call

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers 3 rumour: Ukranian Army Casting Call.

Craig\'s List have posted another listing for a casting call in in Chicago by a company named Joan Philo Casting who are looking for \"Ukranian or Ukranian-looking people\", who know how to handle firearms for a shoot in April.

The listing should be considered a rumour as there have been scams in the past using this type of advertising to request fees to apply. Either way you can see the post here

UK Transformers Products for 2010

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called UK Transformers Products for 2010.

TFW2005.com members Locustreign and Unitedbot have posted a response from the Hasbro UK Transformers Brand Manager regarding various Transformers items that should see, and in some cases will not see, a release on this shores with 2010.

The email states that the Transformers Revenge of the Fallen N.E.S.T. Scouts and Deluxes figures will be released and that Masterpiece Grimlock will be released in the 2nd half of the year as a Toys \'R Us exclusive.  The mail goes on to state that both the Transformers Revenge of the Fallen N.E.S.T. Voyagers-class and Transformers Animated Arcee and Autobot Ratchet Cybertron Mode will see not be released within the United Kingdom.

Now even though the email is from the current Transformers Brand Manager this is not a 100% confirmation that those toys will not be released.  In many instances in the past we have been told that figures would or would not be released within the UK which went on to be dis-proven.  This is often because the brand managers do not know specific names of items within assortments, that they simply make a mistake, or that things change over time and certain stores import the figures through US based partner companies such as Target or Walmart.  This is more likely to be the case for the NEST figures as Hasbro were pushing them hard pre the UK toy fair.

News from the Australian Toy Fair

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called News from the Australian Toy Fair.

Ozformers have posted their coverage from the 2010 Australian Toy Fair with the key points listed below:

First half of 2010 - red packed Movie line continues.
Second half of 2010 - yellow packed Movie line, red packed gimmick figures, Powercore Combiners, Generations, and Speed Stars. (August in America, Jun/Jul in Australia)

Mid year sees a big change in packaging styles for TFs and SW (their biggest two lines at the moment).
Animated - no more new figures to be released here. No Arcee or Ratchet either.
Human Alliance - still a Kmart exclusive here, and they are still committed to the line. But - only releasing 3 mid year and 3 at the end of the year, probably to make them look like a range/variety of figures, instead of one at a time.
Recon Ravage (the mailaway one) will be released here at ToysRUs next month.
MP Grimlock will also be a TRU exclusive here.
TF2 Robot Replicas definitly not being released here.
80% increase in sales for TFs during 2009 ($40mil - $23mil of that while the movie was in theatres), compared to 2008 ($17mil) and 2007 ($17mil).

Credit to TFW2005.com for the summary

e-hobby exclusive Alternity Ultra Magnus

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called e-hobby exclusive Alternity Ultra Magnus.

e-Hobby have announced their next exclusive figure as being Transformers Alternity Ultra Magnus.  At you can probably guess he is a white repaint of the Optimus Prime figure

Botcon 2010 Autobot Spark revealed

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Botcon 2010 Autobot Spark revealed.

The first of the exclusive Botcon 2010 figures has now been revealed.  the toy is a recoloured version of the Transformers Universe Inferno toy in the colour scheme of the European Exclusive Pyro.

The Generation Two figure of Pyro was released under the name Pyro in the UK and Spark in the rest of Europe, and its\' his European name which is being used for the BotCon figure Autobot Spark.

The European exclusive figures were released in both G1 and G2 packaging.

From 1984 to 2006, Earth was the biggest, baddest battlefield of the Great War. But after the Rebirth, Galvatron and the Nebulan Lord Zarak beat it, takin\' the fight to Nebulos and other civilized worlds beyond. Sure \'nuff, Optimus Prime and the rest were right on their afterburners, leaving only a skeleton crew to man Autobot City against future Decepticons attacks.

As we fought across space a new generation of Transformers arose on Earth, boosted by experimental human and Nebulan science and given the spark of life through technology reverse-engineered from Vector Sigma. Ol\' Terra Firma was home to a whole new \"Second Generation\" led by an Autobot who sees this planet not only as a place to defend, but as the place he considers home!

While things were pretty peaceful for a time, we all know that can only last for so long. And now, through the magic of the Cybernet space cube, the BotCon enhanced stories of the Transformers...Generation 2: Redux!

That\'s right, Generation 2 returns! While we usually reveal the names of each character in the BotCon brochure, we have decided to give you your first sneak peak right here with...\"Autobot Spark,\" Leader of the Generation 2 Autobots

Transformers 3 - John Malkovich and Frances McDormand characters revealed

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers 3 - John Malkovich and Frances McDormand characters revealed.

Michael Bay revealed that John Malkovich and Frances McDormand would be making their way into Transformers 3, and now to Deadline.com, we find out their roles in the movie. McDormand is cast to be the National Intelligence Director whilst Malkovich as Sam\'s first boss, though  no more details have been given

Hunt for the Decepticons Ironhide toy images

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Hunt for the Decepticons Ironhide toy images.

Thanks to an auction on Taobao you will now find four images of the Transformers Hunt for the Decepticons Ironhide figure in our extensive Transformers Toy Gallery area.

New images of Power Core Combiner Figures

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called New images of Power Core Combiner Figures.

TFW2005.com member Terrorcon King came across some images online (the original source is unknown but we expect to be an Asian based forum) w­hich had some news images of some of the Transformers Power Core Combiner figures.  You can view the mirrored images below along with some other recent ones taken by S250.

Smolder with Chopster

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HeadRobots Cobra Prototype Gallery

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called HeadRobots Cobra Prototype Gallery.

After a few weeks of having the images offline, you can now find several images of the Headrobots Cobra figure (actually a Prototype and not the final item) in our Transformers Toy Gallery area.

Headrobot Cobra has been photographed with the Japanese Headmaster figures (all official, none of the new fake guys in there) along with the regular Headmaster figures and out knock-off scaled down Fortress Maximus toy.

We are going to add more images to the gallery in the future, showing Cobra with the three Maximus figures, Scorponok, Black Zarak and all the Headmaster Junior toys.

Sega to release Transformers Animated arcade games

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Sega to release Transformers Animated arcade games.

Anime! Anime! report that Sega Japan recently announced that they\'ll be releasing two arcade games based on Transformers Animated. The first is titled \"Transformers Animated: The Chase\", and the second \"Transformers Animated: The Shooting\". In the formerplayers chase after rival Transformers, whilst in the later is a basic shooting game. Both games will be released this summer with previews at the 2010 Tokyo International Anime Toy Fair on March 27, 2010, so expect some pictures then.

Transformers Animated Japan cast officially announced

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers Animated Japan cast officially announced.

Within the latest issue of Figure King magazine (pronounced figure oh) there was a list of the cast as well as the opening episodes  The three-parter \"Transform and Roll Out\" has been renamed \"New Chapter! Transformers\", \"Hero, the name is Autobot\" and \"Secret of the Allspark\".  The fourth episode to air in Japan was the 10th episode in the western release \"Sound and Fury\", but the Japanese episode will be called \"Operation: Soundwave\".

In terms of the cast these are the names mentioned within the article.

Optimus Prime: Takahashi Hiroki
Bumblebee: Kishio Daisuke
Ratchet: Okawa Toru
Ironhide: Miyake Kenta
Prowl: Yusa Kouji
Ultra Magnus: Ginga Banjo
Sentinel: Suwabe Junichi
Teletraan I: Takagaki Ayahi
Megatron: Wakamoto Norio
Starscream: Yamanoi Jin
Blitzwing: Cho (Nagashima Shigeru)
Lugnut: Itou Kentaro
Blackarachnia: Uzuki Ryoka
Sari: Akesaka Satomi
Professor Sumdac: Nagasako Takashi
Captain Fanzone: Tobita Nobuo 

Credit to Drillbit of TFW2005.com for the report

Auto Assembly -

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Auto Assembly - .

The Auto Assembly team have sent out the following press­ release

Auto Assembly - \"And Here Is The News...\"

Once again, Auto Assembly expands its online presence with the latest addition to its Youtube channel...

Auto Assembly, Europe\'s largest Transformers convention, has been continually looking for new and innovative ways to keep its attendees and would-be attendees informed of all the latest developments with the convention in an easy to digest manner. Through press releases, its own website, its forum, and its new page on Twitter, we are reaching out to more Transformers fans that ever before.

Now, we are adding another outlet for information on Auto Assembly! Every week or two, we will be uploading short news bulletins to the official Auto Assembly channel on Youtube. Each bulletin will last for around 3-5 minutes and will feature several short news stories covering some of the latest developments about the convention, most of which will be revealed before you hear them anywhere else!

The first bulletin is online NOW and you can watch it here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hVth0WlOq4  Further videos will be uploaded every 1-2 weeks as we get more news and stories to announce. If you want to know when these videos are released, just subscribe to the Auto Assembly channel and get an email notification of every new video produced by Auto Assembly, which will also include exclusive convention footage and much more!

For more details on Auto Assembly 2010 which is taking place on 13th - 15th August 2010 at the Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre, Birmingham, England - or to book your tickets, visit the website at www.autoassembly.org.uk

The Auto Assembly 2010 Team

Web: www.autoassembly.org.uk
Youtube: www.youtube.com/autoassembly
Twitter: www.twitter.com/auto_assembly
Forum: http://autoassembly.proboards.com
Email: autoassembly@aol.com
Tel: +44 (0)7860 948296

Auto Assembly 2010 is sponsored by www.transformertoys.co.uk and www.transformersanimated.com whose generosity have made Derrick J Wyatt\'s appearance at the convention possible.

Transformers 3 Script Complete

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers 3 Script Complete.

MTV have posted an article entitled \'Transformers 3\' Script Complete, Josh Duhamel Says in which they post some quotes from the Transformers actor when the spoke to him at ShoWest in Las Vegas yesterday.Here is a quote:

\"I read it yesterday,\" he said of the script. \"I think that after reading it, I was really pleasantly surprised and happy. They did a great job.\"

While Duhamel was understandably tight-lipped about plot details, he did reveal that the script includes new robots and story elements from foundational \"Transformers\" story lines. \"Some really cool stuff happens,\" he said. \"They put a lot of time and thought into this. What I think is really cool is they went back into the history of \'Transformers.\' They didn\'t really make anything up. They\'re using stuff that actually existed in the story from before.\"

Video of Masterpiece Ghost of Starscream

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Video of Masterpiece Ghost of Starscream.

Two videos of the e-Hobby exclusive MP-03G Ghost of Starscream figure has been uploaded by Cybergundam to Yahoo Hong Kong

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Diablock Animated Bumblebee and Optimus Prime

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Diablock Animated Bumblebee and Optimus Prime.

Thanks to Snakas for pointing out that Ami Ami has posted new images within their listings for the Diablock Bumblebee and Optimus Prime toys.

Bumblebee can be see here and Optimus Prime here.

Images of Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Battle Ops Bumblebee

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Images of Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Battle Ops Bumblebee.

KO Toys has in packaging images of the upcoming Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Battle Ops Bumblebee toy.

You can see the images here.

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KOLD launches first knock-off Lucky Draw

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called KOLD launches first knock-off Lucky Draw.

Genzaho of KOToys.com has publicly announced the release of the first KOLD figure (Knock-Off Lucky Draw for those wondering what the name means).  The figure is a gold chromed knock-off Henkei Convoy and is 100% non-official (I.E no parts of this toy are made by TakaraTomy or Hasbro Inc).  The figure is, for now, being sold exclusively through KOToys.com with an original run of 250 items.  If you look quickly you may be fooled into thinking that this is an actual TV Magazine Gold Henkei Convoy or one of the fakes that was around last year, neither is the case.  Here are some of the things to look out for on this figure to know that it is a fake and not an original, official item.

1. The plastic joints are a darker brown that any official lucky draw figure that has been seen.
2. The figure has no copyright markings.  This is because it is using the KO mold.
3. The Autobot insignia are larger than they should be.

One thing to be careful of though is that this figure was chromed whilst on the spruce and not afterwards.  This means that it will have the \"snap\" marks on the gold chrome which have, in the past, be used to try to help identify some of the fakes.  From speaking to Genzhao we known that between 25 and 50 of these have be sold to one or two people in China so we urge everyone that if you are offered a gold Henkei Convoy to look very carefully at the figure, ask to see the copyright markings.  Compare any images to images of this toy and the ones features in our fake Gold Henkei Convoy gallery.  If the toy you are offered looks like either of these then there is a good chance that it is a fake or knock-off item so ensure that you know before you part with your cash.  KOToys is selling these for $59.99 so if you do wish to get one you can buy them direct from them.

We will create a gallery soon mirroring the images of this figure to help people compare as well as showing images of a sample of the KOLD figure that has no Autobot symbols and different coloured plastic.

Again, this toy is 100% non-official.  If you see a figure looking like one of these for sale as a real item you are being conned.

Allspark.com Interview with Pete Sinclair!

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Allspark.com Interview with Pete Sinclair!.

The Allspark.com have posted an interview they recently held with TFCC\'S Pete Sinclair.  You can read the interview here.

Packaging images of Battle Hooks Movie Prime and Leader class Starscream

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Packaging images of Battle Hooks Movie Prime and Leader class Starscream.

­The-Arker have posted several in-packaging images for the two upcoming Leader-class figures. The first is the Battle Hooks Optimus Prime toy and the second is Leader Class Starscream. You can view the images by clicking the links.

For those wondering Optimus Prime\'s profile reads as the following:

OPTIMUS PRIME is under no illusions about how dangerous STARSCREAM really is. The DECEPTICON second-in-command might be a coward, but he\'s still smart and powerful enough to present a real threat to Earth. The AUTOBOT leader has human and AUTOBOT agents combing the globe for the hiding air warrior. As soon as they find him, though, it will be OPTIMUS PRIME alone who goes in to bring him down.

Transformers Nefarious Issue 1 Preview

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers Nefarious Issue 1 Preview.

Bzzurkk.com have published a small preview of the upcoming Transformers: Nefarious issue 1 comic from IDW.  Visit their website to view some preview images from the comic.

Transformers: Nefarious #1

Written by Simon Furman with art by Carlos Magno and covers by Magno and Brian Rood.

The sequel to TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN starts here! What is The Initiative? More to the point, why doesn’t the all-seeing SOUNDWAVE know anything about it? How did they come to reanimate/control RAVAGE? SOUNDWAVE must find the answers, and he’ll destroy anything in his path to get them!

• Transformers: Nefarious
• 32pg.
• Color
• $3.99 US

On Sale March 17, 2010

TakaraTomy Animated Arcee

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called TakaraTomy Animated Arcee.

HK-TF member Chenkofs has posted images of a testshot of TakaraTomy\'s Transformers Animated Arcee toy.

The figure is a darker shade of pink with a pink face and can be seen by following the above link.

Japanese Animated Toy Commercial

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Japanese Animated Toy Commercial.

A video has been posted on You Tube showing off a recent advertisement for the Transformers Animated toy which will be sold in Japan.

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The video is narrated by Takahashi Hiroki, voice of Optimus Prime in the show..

Hub TV Commercial

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Hub TV Commercial.

A commerical for the Hasbro / Discovery TV station known as The Hub has air and can be found on YouTube. You can watch an embedded version below.

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The next transformers show, will air on The Hub later in the year

Transformation 2011 Announced

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformation 2011 Announced.

Live in the UK? Can\'t make it to Auto Assembly?  Fear not as the first UK Transformers \"convention\" for 2011 has been announced and for those familiar with Transforce you\'ll recognise the location.   The convention is called Transformation 2011 and is set to take place on the 16th April 2011 at the Fairfield Halls, Croydon. London.

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Auto Assembly 2010 Live Q&A On Twitter

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Auto Assembly 2010 Live Q&A On Twitter.

The Auto Assembly team have issued the following press release

Auto Assembly 2010 Live Q&A On Twitter

Auto Assembly has expanded its online coverage once again and joining its website, Facebook and Youtube presence is our new account on Twitter! We\'ll be updating our Twitter feed every day with all the latest news and mini-updates on the convention as well as our general thoughts and comments on Auto Assembly 2010 and past events and anything else to do with Transformers!

We\'ll be checking the account constantly every day so you can use it to post questions about the conventions to us at any time and to start things off we\'ll be holding a LIVE Q&A session this Sunday evening (14th March) at 11:00 pm GMT so you can put your questions to us and get immediate answers! If you can\'t make it, feel free to post questions earlier in the day and we\'ll answer as soon as we log on for the Q&A. Naturally, we\'ll answer questions at any time, but we wanted to celebrate the launch of this new service with a chance to chat to everyone in this live setting.

You can find our Twitter page at http://www.twitter.com/auto_assembly and it will only take a second to become one of our followers. If you don\'t already have a Twitter account, it will only take a few minutes to sign up for your own free micro-blog of your own!

We will be making some rather big, exciting announcements on our Twitter page and Youtube channel soon about Auto Assembly 2010 that you won\'t want to miss out on and Twitter followers will get to see all of this FIRST as every video and announcement will be linked straight away!

Auto Assembly 2010 is going to be our biggest and best Transformers convention yet. We are going to celebrate Auto Assembly\'s 10th Anniversary in style and run the best Transformers event that Europe has ever seen! Over the weekend of Friday 13th - Sunday 15th August 2010 we will be bringing you AT LEAST three guests of honour (Garry Chalk and Derrick J Wyatt are already confirmed), a massive Saturday evening programme with a party, live band, costume competition and loads more, toy and art displays, dealers, comic guests, free autograph sessions, video games area, workshops, dedicated childrens programming, video screenings and so much more!

All this will be taking place at the The Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre, Birmingham, England. Tickets for the weekend are on sale now through the website for £45 for the weekend for adults and £35 for children, students and senior citizens, with under 5s admitted free. Single day passes will be made available for sale closer to the convention.

For more details on the convention, to see a full list of all the guests and activities taking place over the weekend, or to book your tickets, visit the website at www.autoassembly.org.uk

We hope to see you all in August 2010.

The Auto Assembly 2010 Team

Web: www.autoassembly.org.uk
Youtube: www.youtube.com/autoassembly
Twitter: www.twitter.com/auto_assembly
Forum: http://autoassembly.proboards.com
Email: autoassembly@aol.com
Tel: +44 (0)7860 948296

Auto Assembly 2010 is sponsored by www.transformertoys.co.uk and www.transformersanimated.com whose generosity have made Derrick J Wyatt\'s appearance at the convention possible.

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Kevin Dunn Negotiating Appearance in Transformers 3

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Kevin Dunn Negotiating Appearance in Transformers 3.

HollywoodReporter reports that Kevin Dunn has begun negotiations with Paramount Pictures / Dreamworks to re-prise his role as Ron Witwicky in the third live action Transformers Movie.

War For Cybertron Game Play Thoughts and Interview

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called War For Cybertron Game Play Thoughts and Interview.

TFW2005 staff Seth Buzzard recent met up with Activision and High Moon Studios representative Matt Tieger at GDC 2010 where he was shown some of the game-play for the upcoming Transformers: War For Cybertron video game.  You can read his comments and mini-interview over at TFW2005.

New images of Japanese Transformers Animated Optimus Prime Vs Megatron 2-pack

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The Amazon.co.jp site has been updated with some new images of the upcoming Japanese Transformers Animated Optimus Prime Vs Megatron two-pack.

Credit to snakas

TakaraTomy Website Updates

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called TakaraTomy Website Updates.

TakaraTomy have updated their website with a new image of the upcoming Transformers Revenge EZ Collection G1 Devastator repaint as well. They have also updated the site with a page dedicated to some special edition EZ Collection figures that will be given away in stores for the launch of the Transformers Animated toys on 27th March 2010.  The figures are+
1) Defender Optimus Prime - Exclusive to Edion, Bic Camera & Yodobashi Camera stores
2) Demolishor Shanghai Attack - Exclusive to Japan Toys R Us
3) Infiltrator Soundwave - Exclusive to Amazon Japan & Yamada Denkei

TFCC Magazine Online

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called TFCC Magazine Online.

The Transformers Collectors Club has posted the March Magazine on-line in full in a PDF format.

The magazine includes the article on Transformers War for Cybertron as well as the image of War for Cybertron Bumblebee

Concept art from Transformers 3 reveal Junkions to be in next movie and game

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Concept art from Transformers 3 reveal Junkions to be in next movie and game.

Frankell Baramdyka has updated his blog with some concept art for Transformers 3 (or at least the tie-in video game).  Frankell has previous worked on the other Transformers movie games for Activision/Luxoflux as well as working for High Moon Studios on movies such as Chronicles of Riddick and Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas.  The concept art includes a Junkion motorcycle, the planet Junk and possible an organic and robotic Cybertron.  You can view the images by visiting Frankell\'s blog.

First imagte of Transformers:Prime Bumblebee

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called First imagte of Transformers:Prime Bumblebee.

Monocle of The AllSpark has provided the first image of a Transformers:Prime character, in this case Bumblebee.  The image if from media trade magazine Brandweek and is used on an advert for the Hasbro / Discovery network known as \"The Hub\".  As expected the image confirmed that the Transformers Prime characters will look similar to the Transformers Movie designs.  You can view a mirror here.

Transformers 3 - Modelling Military Uniform Gig

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers 3 - Modelling Military Uniform Gig.

Seibertron.com has received a copy of some emails relating to a wardrobe modelling gig for Transformes 3

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Our friend’s two e-mails listed the \'casting call\' first as an unidentified movie, but then the second seemed to be made more specific, directly stating it was for Transformers 3. His theory for the second e-mail with the ACTUAL movie listing-- not enough folks responded with interest toward the first e-mail--.

Now, unfortunately it seems the parts the actors were to play were simply to model wardrobe and such for the movie for pictures, but it was stated that each actor would be seen by the director, so ‘you’ may have had a chance to parlay this into something more.

The response for this event has closed, and it was supposed to actually be \'performed\' on THURSDAY. However, it is good to know that things are moving forward and that we do have a few clues about the human element of the movie: more military men of all ethnicities, 18-35 years old. Another interesting note though is that they listed a separate \'casting call\' for military men who are also of Iranian/Middle Eastern descent.

Hyper Hobby April 2010 scans

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Hyper Hobby April 2010 scans.

Thanks to the Cyber Gundam Blog we have added images of the April 2010 Hyper Hobby Magazine to our Japanese Magazine section.

The images cover the three pages of Transformers Animated and Transformers Revenge toys, mainly showing the new Transformers Animated toys in packaging.

New Transformers Animated Books on Amazon including cover for Allspark Almanac II

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called New Transformers Animated Books on Amazon including cover for Allspark Almanac II.

­­Amazon.com have added two new Transformers Animated related listing as well as updating the product page­ for Transformers Animated: The Allspark Almanac, Vol. 2 ­ with t­he cover art.  The two new listings are for the ­Transformers Animated Omnibus Volume 1 and Transformers Animated: The Adventure Continues! Vol. 1 .  The later being Season 3 of the cartoon but in a book.

Credit to TFW2005.com for the news

April 2010 Japanese Magazine Scans

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called April 2010 Japanese Magazine Scans.

We have updated our Japanese Magazine Scan area of Transformers At The Moon with new galleries for the April 2010 releases.  The new updates consists of Hobby Japan April 2010, Figure King 145, TV Boy April 2010 and TV Magazine April 2010.

The galleries include all the pages with Transformers toys on them as well as some other random nice toy images.

TakaraTomy Nest Online videos

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called TakaraTomy Nest Online videos.

TakaraTomy have updated their website with the Nest Online videos previously available by Hasbro, only this time with Japanese subtitles.

The second episode is available on the 19th of March.

Thanks to Snakas for the spot.

More images of upcoming Device Label Broadblast

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called More images of upcoming Device Label Broadblast.

The Japanese online retailer Happinetonline.com have updated their product listing page for the upcoming Transformers: Device Label Broadblast figure with some new inages.  The heavily delayed figure (it was never cancelled despite many reports to the contrary by Western fan sites, but not this one) is due out in Japan in May and will most likely be released within the US if the USB Device Labels sell well.

In packaging image of TakaraTomy Animated Shockwave

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called In packaging image of TakaraTomy Animated Shockwave.

Taobao seller bleach_é»'崎一护 has listed an auction on the Chinese auction site for a the TakaraTomy version of Transformers Animated Shockwave.  You can view the auction here and see the mirrored image below.

April TV-Boy Images and news

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called April TV-Boy Images and news.

The latest issue of TV-Boy (Terebi-kun) contained an article about Transformers An­imated and confirmed that the show will start airing in Japan in April (the usual time for new anime series) on TV Aichi.  The issue of TV-Boy also came with a DVD where Optimus Prime, voiced by Jiroki Takahashi, gives an introduction to the series.

The magazine once again talks about how the show will be set within the Movie Universe (something it seems that a lot of people missed despite it being reported several months ago, at least it was right here), which is why Bulkhead\'s name was changed to Ironhide (again this was explained in months ago).

You can view some images of the magazine below, expect a full gallery of this and other Japanese hobby magazines later this evening.

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