Stream Transformers Dark of the Moon

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Thanks to Paramount Pictures for letting us know that you can stream Transformers Dark of the Moon right now.

Star Cats Rescue Team Combiner Images

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Thanks to Full Metal Hero for pointing out the images on ACToys of the TF Club Star Cats rescue team Dinosaur Combiner

Transformers Prime One Shall Rise Clip

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Transformers Prime One Shall Rise Clip thanks to MTV

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Roll Out Roll Call 3 Dates and first guests announced.

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Great news for fans of Transformers and G.I-Joe / Action Force as the UK\'s only convention dedicate to both these lines, Roll Out Roll Call, is back for its third event and with a very very special guest who will be making his first ever signings within the UK!­  Find out who it is by reading the press release below.

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Roll Out Roll Call, the UK convention show for Transformers, GI-Joe & Action Force is back, announcing their first weekender dates for 2012 and a new bigger venue.  Taking place over the 10th and 11th of March 2012 at The Jury\'s Inn in Southampton, England, the show promises to be even more popular bringing together fans and collectors under one roof.

As part of the launch, the first two guests have been announced in the form of two legendary writers, GI-Joe A Real American Hero writer Larry Hama (who will be signing for the first time in the UK) and Transformers & Action Force writer Simon Furman.

More guests will be announced, as will additional features for the show, including presentations and panels. Tickets will go on sale soon and will have limited availability.

For more launch details on the show: visit http://www.allthecoolstuff.co.uk/ROLL-OUT-ROLL-CALL-Transformers--GI-Joe-2012-UK-Convention__c-p-0-0-182.aspx or follow @rolloutrollcall on Twitter­

New Transformers Toy Instruction sheets now online

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We have updated theTransformers toys instruction sheets section of the website with some new PDF instructon sheets entries.

The following entries were update with PDF scans that were previously missing:

1. Transformers DOTM Icepick 29618 Instructions

You can download copies of the instruction sheets from our Transformers toys instruction sheets section of the website.

New Transformers Toy Instruction sheets now online

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called New Transformers Toy Instruction sheets now online.

We have updated theTransformers toys instruction sheets section of the website with some new PDF instructon sheets entries.

Of the updates, the following new entries were added into the database:

1. Transformers DOTM Icepick 29618 Instructions

You can download copies of the instruction sheets from our Transformers toys instruction sheets section of the website.

Roll Out Roll Call 3 press release

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Roll Out Roll Call 3 press release.

Roll Out Roll Call, the UK convention show for Transformers, GI-Joe & Action Force is back, announcing their first weekender dates for 2012 and a new bigger venue.

Taking place over the 10th and 11th of March 2012 at The Jury\'s Inn in Southampton, England, the show promises to be even more popular bringing together fans and collectors under one roof.

As part of the launch, the first two guests have been announced in the form of two legendary writers, GI-Joe A Real American Hero writer Larry Hama (who will be signing for the first time in the UK) and Transformers & Action Force writer Simon Furman.

 More guests will be announced, as will additional features for the show, including presentations and panels. Tickets will go on sale soon and will have limited availability. For more launch details on the show visit Roll Out Roll Call or follow @rolloutrollcall on Twitter

We\'ll be there, make sure you are!

Auto Assembly Europe Website update

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Auto Assembly Europe Website update.

Auto Assembly Europe\'s website at Auto Assembly Europe 2011 in Uppsala is finally fully live - now you can find lots of informative pages on general info, our guests, goodie bag contents, the hotel and how to get the discounted hotel rooms, tips on how to reach Uppsala when you travel by plane, train, bus and ferry, and so on. More pages will be added frequently!

Don\'t forget to register for the convention, which takes place in Uppsala, Sweden, on the weekend of 12-13 November!

The Ark Addendum - The Insecticon Syndrome Part 2

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called The Ark Addendum - The Insecticon Syndrome Part 2.

Following on from the last news story, and last weeks update, Jim Sorenson has posted The Ark Addendum - The Insecticon Syndrome Part 2 to his blog which continues on with more character models from the Generation One debut episode of the Insecticons.

Here\'s Jim to explain more:

\"This week, it\'s time for the Ark Addendum from The Insecticon Syndrome, part two.  We get some really nifty interiors and exteriors in this episode, including the Nova Power Plant and the Iron Mountain military base. 

It was consuming the Nova Power Core that made the Insecticons grow large and unstable.  Really, the episode has a very odd structure.  The Insecticons are enlisted to help the Decepticons, attack a power plant, grow large, attack the real target, turn on the Decepticons.  All the while, they\'re getting ready to explode... it\'s just sorta random.  It almost feels like two episodes smushed together.  As much as I have a nostalgic bone for the classic Transformers, newer shows really are much tighter and more well written.\"

Hasbro Primed for Success

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Hasbro Primed for Success.

Toy Industry magazine ­­Toy News\'s Samantha Loveday recently sat down with Hasbro Europe\'s Country Manager for UK & Irelan, Foye Pascoe to discuss the recent success of the company.  Below are some quotes that contained Transformers related anwsers, but you can read the full article here.

How has the UK market performed so far this year? Are we in better shape than this time last year?
Hasbro UK has experienced a 14 per cent growth (UK NPD EPOS YTD June 2011). This is due to the strong performance of the recent Transformers movie, and a number of our key brands including Play-Doh, Furreal Friends and Nerf and our key licensed properties within the boy’s category.

What lines have performed well for you so far this year?
We are proud that we have experienced good performance across the full range of our toys and games.
Not only are some key films helping deliver the Transformers and Marvel toy lines, but we are also seeing growth of our classic brands such as Play-Doh, Furreal Friends, Nerf and Supersoaker.

Are there any sectors in particular which have stood out? Boys must have been boosted by the new Transformers lines, for example?
The boys segment has undoubtedly been boosted by a number of key films; Transformers Dark of the Moon has had a positive impact on the Transformers retail presence. Our alliance with Marvel has delivered strong product lines both for Captain America and Thor this year. Star Wars has had a good year and was the number one property in action figures UK (NPD EPOS YTD June 2011).

Finally, any hot tips from your 2012 product line to watch out for?
2012 will be another great year for action films for which we have a range of boys’ toys and games.

Star Wars re-mastered Episode One will hit cinemas in February. Battleship will preview in May, followed by the much-publicised Avengers film from Marvel later in the month.

The Amazing Spider-man will launch in July. Transformers will continue to connect with boys through Transformers Prime programming on Cartoon Network.

Within our girl’s portfolio, My Little Pony programming is currently on air on Boomerang and connecting with a whole new generation of girls.

The Ark Addendum - The Insecticon Syndrome (Part 1)

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called The Ark Addendum - The Insecticon Syndrome (Part 1).

7 days ago Jim Sorenson updated his blog, The Disciples of Boltax, with another new Ark Addendum.  The post was titled The Ark Addendum - The Insecticon Syndrome (Part 1) and, as the name suggests, it covered character models from the debut episode of the Insecticons in the Generation One cartoon.

TFCC Issue 41

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called TFCC Issue 41.

The official Transformers Collectors Club homepage has updated with the cover to issue 41 of the Transformers Collectors Club magazine. The cover is by Dan Khanna featuring the 2012 incentive toy Runamuck.

 The issue is also touted to feature an interview with Hasbro about next months New York Comic-con, a chat with Dan Gilvezan - the voice of Generation 1 Bumblebee, the first in a new article series from Jim Sorenson, and includes a photoshopped image of Shattered Glass Drift

CH-01 Chronicals Optimus Prime images

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called CH-01 Chronicals Optimus Prime images.

HK-TF member lowbcousin has posted some images of the TakaraTomy CH-01 Chronicle Optimus Prime two-pack.  The set consists of a recoloured Transformers Dark of the Moon Deluxe Optimus Prime, with a recoloured MechTech weapon along with a reissue of Generation One Optimus Prime.

MP-10 Convoy images

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Thanks to The Allspark and Seibertron for pointing out some images and videos of TakaraTomy\'s Masterpiece 10 Convoy.

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Transformers ClassicsUK Volume 1

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IDW Publishing Are set to release a collection of Marvel UK Transformers stories it has been announced Amazon .

Classic Transformers tales from the UK continuity begins here! Re-mastered and re-colored, these vintage Transformers stories are presented in chronological order, many published for the first time in the United States! Writer and life-long Transformers fan James Roberts provides in-depth, historical perspective in each volume, and Transformers UK artist Andrew Wildman provides new covers.

Auto Assembly 2012

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Auto Assembly 2012.

Auto Assembly have released a few tweets over the last couple of days regarding the 2012 event.

First up was that Lee Bradley will be at the convention as the 10th guest.

The second tweet was the Information Pack for the 2012 convention.

Figure King 164 informaiton

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Figure King 164 informaiton.

Snakas has written a little summary regarding what is contained in Figure King Issue 164

1. Information / images of Transformers Darkside Moon toys including Ultimate Optimus Prime, Roadbuster and Leadfoot
2. Interview with Mr Takashi Kunihiro
3. More Lucky Draw MechTech weapons
4. 4th series of Transformers gum kits including Rodimus Convoy and Star Saber
5. Confirmation of the Beast Wars II DVD boxset which comes with a Mech Tech campaign
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Dengeki Hobby Magazine November

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Snakas has written a little summary regarding what is contained in November issue of Dengeki Hobby

• Darkside Moon toys
• Lucky Draw Mech Tech Weapons
• More on the UNIQLO recolour of Optimus Prime
• Infomation on a Chinese Heat Cardgame tournament
  

e-Hobby Magazine now available in English

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called e-Hobby Magazine now available in English.

Great news for fans of e-Hobby they have now announced that their online blog, e-Hobby Magazine is now available in English.  The English section does not contain everything that the Japanese version includes but they will be adding more content in the future.

Starscream Vs Rainbow Dash in DeathBattle

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Starscream Vs Rainbow Dash in DeathBattle.

Our thanks go out to Bryan Baker, Associate Producer of Out of the Box for sharing the latest episode of Death Battle by ScrewAttack Entertainment that features Starscream, vs Rainbow Dash, from My Little Pony in a battle to the death.

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THE HUB OF TRANSFORMERS: GREAT AMERICAN TOUR’ NATIONWIDE TRAVELING EXHIBIT

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called THE HUB OF TRANSFORMERS: GREAT AMERICAN TOUR’ NATIONWIDE TRAVELING EXHIBIT .

THE HUB TV NETWORK AND ENTERTAINMENT PARTNERS PRESENT  
‘THE HUB OF TRANSFORMERS: GREAT AMERICAN TOUR’
NATIONWIDE TRAVELING EXHIBIT

Hasbro, Blockbuster, Paramount Home Entertainment, and Universal Studios Hollywood Collaborate with The Hub on Family Friendly, Interactive Nationwide Tour Celebrating the TRANSFORMERS Brand

Facebook Sweepstakes Offers Chance to Win “Ultimate Fan Gift Pack”
And Grand Prize Trip to Be Among First to Experience the New
“Transformers: The Ride-3D” at Universal Studios Hollywood
in Spring 2012

LOS ANGELES â€" Fans of the popular TRANSFORMERS brand from Hasbro will have a chance to experience the storied franchise in several communities as The HubTV Network, a destination for kids and their families, collaborates with some of the biggest names in entertainment for the nationwide “The Hub of TRANSFORMERS: Great American Tour,” celebrating the heritage of the successful entertainment property. The eight-city touring exhibit kicks off September 30 in New York and California.

The tour brings together entertainment leaders Hasbro, Inc., Blockbuster L.L.C., Paramount Home Entertainment, and Universal Studios Hollywood with The Hub in an event that engages consumers and brings the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS to life through a highly interactive brand experience for the whole family.

“The Hub of TRANSFORMERS: Great American Tour” will celebrate the franchise in all its iterations including this summer’s hit film from Paramount Pictures Transformers: Dark of the Moon, as well as the all-new CGI animated television series “Transformers Prime” from Hasbro Studios, and the original 1980s animated television series -- both of which can currently be seen on The Hub.

The tour will coincide with the three-part first season finale of the Emmy®-winning “Transformers Prime” on The Hub beginning on Saturday, October 1 (8:30p.m. ET) as well as Paramount Home Entertainment’s Blu-ray™ and DVD release of Transformers: Dark of the Moon on Friday, September 30.

Eight Blockbuster retail locations will host spectacular dome-shaped “Transformers Prime”-themed tents that will feature photo opportunities, behind-the-scenes content, exclusive artifacts and authentic props from both television series as well as Transformers: Dark of the Moon.  Additionally, fans can see the authentic Camaro (BUMBLEBEE) or Corvette (SIDESWIPE) movie vehicles from this summer’s mega-successful film and win special TRANSFORMERS prizes. Universal Studios Hollywood will also offer a special sneak peek of its new cutting- edge mega attraction, “Transformers:  The Ride-3D,” opening in Spring 2012.  The dynamic, motion-based thrill ride will tell an original “TRANSFORMERS” story using original, photo-realistic 3D-HD media, sophisticated special effects and one of the most elaborate roaming flight simulator ride systems ever created.

“The Hub of TRANSFORMERS: Great American Tour” dates and Blockbuster store locations:


·        (9/30 - 10/1) - 256 E Route 59, NANUET, NEW YORK, 10954
·        (9/30 - 10/1) - 10338 Sepulveda, MISSION HILLS, CALIFORNIA, 91345
·        (10/8)  - 4640 W Irving Park Road, CHICAGO, ILLINIOIS, 60641
·        (10/8) - 1375 Blossom Hill Road, SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA, 95118
·        (10/15) - 827 S.E. Green Oaks Blvd., ARLINGTON, TEXAS, 76017
·        (10/15) - 5365 S. Wadsworth, LITTLETON, COLORADO, 80123
·        (10/22) - 588 Sawdust, SPRING, TEXAS, 77380
·        (10/22) - 624 W. Hwy. 40, BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI, 64014

In addition, fans can participate in a month-long Facebook sweepstakes promoted in 1,500 Blockbuster retail locations beginning Monday, September 26.  One Grand Prize is a trip to Los Angeles to be amongst the first to experienceTRANSFORMERS: THE RIDE â€" 3D, the all-new attraction coming to Universal Studios Hollywood in Spring 2012.  Combined with a gift pack featuring Hasbro, Blockbuster and Paramount Home Entertainment prizes, the Grand Prize is valued at more than $5,500.  100 secondary winners will each receive “The Ultimate TRANSFORMERS Fan Gift Pack” which includes subscriptions, gift cards, toys, and DVDs from the participating sponsors. The promotion will be simultaneously hosted on all six promotional partners’ Facebook pages where more details can be found:

The Hub - http://www.facebook.com/hubtvnetwork <http://www.facebook.com/hubtvnetwork>
Hasbro  - http://www.facebook.com/transformers <http://www.facebook.com/transformers>
Paramount  - http://www.facebook.com/transformersmovie <http://www.facebook.com/transformersmovie>
Blockbuster  - http://www.facebook.com/blockbusterinc <http://www.facebook.com/blockbusterinc>
Universal Studios Hollywood  -http://www.facebook.com/UniversalStudiosHollywood <http://www.facebook.com/UniversalStudiosHollywood>

THE HUB is a multi-platform joint venture between Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) and Hasbro, Inc., (NASDAQ: HAS) with a goal of entertaining, enlightening, empowering and educating children and their families.  The cable and satellite television network features original programming as well as content from Discovery\'s library of award-winning children\'s educational programming; from Hasbro\'s rich portfolio of entertainment and educational properties built during the past 90 years; and from leading third-party producers worldwide.  The Hub lineup includes animated and live-action series, as well as specials, game shows, and family-favorite movies.  The network extends its content through a robust and engaging online presence at www.hubworld.com.  The Hub rebranded from Discovery Kids on October 10, 2010, and reaches approximately 61 million U.S. households.  The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC.  All rights reserved.

About Hasbro, Inc.
Hasbro(NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company providing children and families around the world with a wide-range of immersive entertainment offerings based on the Company’s world class brand portfolio. From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, video games and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its customers through the strategic leveraging of well-known and beloved brands such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and MONOPOLY. The Hub, Hasbro’s multi-platform joint venture with Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) launched on October 10, 2010. The online home of The Hub is www.hubworld.com. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved.  Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. © 2011 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

About Blockbuster
Blockbuster L.L.C., a subsidiary of DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH), is a leading global provider of movie and game rentals and is synonymous with family entertainment. The company provides customers with convenient access to media entertainment anywhere, any way â€" whether in-store, by-mail, or digitally to homes and mobile devices. With a highly recognized brand and a library of more than 100,000 movies, TV shows and game titles, Blockbuster’s multichannel presence serves millions of customers around the world annually. Visit www.blockbuster.com.

About Paramount Home Entertainment
Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment.  PPC is a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands.  PHE is responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of home entertainment products on behalf of various parties including: Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Insurge Pictures, Paramount Famous Productions, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, CBS and PBS and for providing home entertainment fulfillment services for DreamWorks Animation Home Entertainment.

About Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios HollywoodSM The Entertainment Capital of L.A.SM, includes a full-day, movie-based theme park and Studio Tour; the CityWalk entertainment, shopping and dining complex, the Universal CityWalk Cinemas, the “5 Towers” state-of-the-art outdoor concert arena, and the Gibson Amphitheatre concert and special event venue.  World-class rides and attractions include the blockbuster ride, “King Kong 360 3-D” on the famed behind-the-scenes Studio Tour, “The Simpsons RideTM,” “Revenge of the MummySM â€"The Ride”, “Jurassic Park® â€" The Ride” and the highly anticipated new thrill-ride,“Transformers: The Ride - 3D” opening in Spring 2012.   Universal Studios Hollywood is a unit of the Universal Parks & Resorts division of NBCUniversal.  NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience.  NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks.  Comcast Corporation owns a controlling 51% interest in NBCUniversal, with GE holding a 49% stake.

Savcon announces another guest and its Optimus Prime

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Savcon have announced another guest for their upcoming Transformers convention as Neil Kaplan, voice of Optimus Prime in Robots In Disguise.  Here\'s the official announcement,.

With great pleasure Savcon would like to announce that Mr. Neil Kaplan Will be attending Savcon!!

Mr.Kaplan was the voice of Optimus Prime in the Transformers 2001 RobotsIn Disguise series as well as the voice of Tychus Findlay inStarcraft II : Wings Of Liberty. This is indeed an honor and we can\'t wait to meet him!!

Preview of Transformers issue 26

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ComicBookResource.com has posted a preview of IDW\'s Transformers #26 on their website with the description \"“CHAOS” rages on! A hole is punched through to the core of Cybertron itselfâ€"but what for? Where’s Galvatron?! And why is Megatron, deep in the Autobot base and stuck in his cell, laughing? It all spells one thingâ€"TROUBLE with a capital “Crush the Heroes!” CHAOS part 2, in which things go from bad, to holy-hell-how-are-we-gonna-get-out-of-this-alive!!!\"  as well as several images.  Check it out now.

Transformers Dark of the Moon Megatron mack truck shown as 50th anniversary celebrations

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers Dark of the Moon Megatron mack truck shown as 50th anniversary celebrations.

Google+ user, Brian Griffith, has posted some images that he took over the weekend from Hagerstown in Maryland within the US, where a 50th anniversary celebration was being held to the Mack Truck plant which resides within the town.  Many Mack Trucks were on display including one of the props that was used as Megatron in Transformers Dark of the Moon.  You can view the images here.

Transformers Social Meet - London October 1st

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers Social Meet - London October 1st.

If you are in, or can get to the London area on Saturday October 1st then you may want to pop along to The Shakespeare\'s Head in Holborn at 11am as there will be a social meet for Transformers fans.  The event combines the social events Moonbase 2 ran since 2009, with others run since by their combined site with Kapow Toys known as FullMetalHero.  Member of various other forums and sites include The Nerdsphere and TheTransformers.net will also be on hand as well as some members of this site, Transformers At The Moon.

The event officially starts at 11am at the pub but the plan is that people will meet up there over a 1 hour period before moving onto the nearby shops including Forbidden Planet and Orbital Comics.

As long time visitors to this site will know we have run pub meets in Holborn before (starting back in 2001/2002) and normally meet just around the corner from this pub so you should be able to find it easily enough.

More information is available on our forum here or on the official event\'s Facebook page here.  Work permitting, I should be there and it will be great to see as many of you as can make it especially as the website will be turning 12 at the end of October.

New Auto Assembly Fanzine, CT Alpha Is Released!

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called New Auto Assembly Fanzine, CT Alpha Is Released!.

New Auto Assembly Fanzine, CT Alpha Is Released!

That’s right at long last Issue Zero of our new fanzine CT Alpha from the creative team behind Auto Assembly’s convention magazine The Cybertronian Times, is available as promised this issue is entirely free of charge. 32 pages for the cost of your time.

You can download this FREE fanzine just by visiting the fanzine\'s dedicated website here:- http://www.ct-alpha.com/files/ct-alpha0.pdf

So what do you get in Issue Zero I hear you ask?  Well kicking off the magazine we have a six page prologue to the ongoing comic story that will be in CT-Alpha â€" Transformers: Animated Season Four.  Nothing ever stays dead in the Transformers universe, and it’s never as simple as waving a magic wand and coming back in this tale courtesy of myself and Ralph Burns.

Other comic strips include â€" The Story of Drift â€" Matt Marshall crafts a delightfully skewed look at the most divisive Transformers character in recent years.  Life Goes On â€" Sam Palmer shows us that while many did lose their lives in the events shown in Last Stand of the Wreckers it is not the end of Impactor’s story.  Inheritance from Fox and Jasmine Smith and Malmunis show us an Optimus Prime reflecting back on the life of another. Rounding out the comic content is the delightfully off-kilter Tales From Esoteria by Gav Spence.  He dreams about Transformers and draws it for you!

Fans of good quality text stories we have plenty of good things for you to: A Rock and a Hard Place by Aimee Morgan â€" Kup’s Cygar is the only thing holding him back from falling into the madness that beset him before (Spotlight: Kup), but is it the best possible solution to his problem?  Verity Carlo doesn’t seem to think so.  Predatory Instinct sees us look at the legendary hunters of the Great War â€" The Predacons.  Some legends fade into memory, while others live again as we will see in this tale by Nick Snowden.  Robert Lock gives us Just because you are Paranoid:  A life in the day of Venom â€" as the new Decepticon head of security conducts interviews for his assistance.   He needs the right sort of personality for the role and he’s going to be thorough!    For Survival â€" David Underwood takes us into the mindscape of Sentinel Prime.  Just why did the one-time leader of the Autobots find himself allied with Megatron?   Finally â€" Revenge of a Medic by Nicola Piazza.  Ratchet spends far too much of his time patching up Sunstreaker and Sideswipe over the years with their excesses.  Today he gets one back on them.

All wrapped up in a beautiful cover by Guido Guidi (which eagle eyed readers will recognise as the basis for Cybertronian Times Issue 11 in 2010).  This time in it’s pristine monochrome glory. Well that’s your lot for now.

You want more?  Well okay then, but you’ll need to wait.  Check back in two month’s time we will have CT-Alpha Issue 1 waiting for you.

As for the price... We’ve been trumpeting on about the fact that Issue Zero is free, but haven’t yet mentioned the series proper. We just want to make it clear that the cover price of CT-Alpha will go entirely towards the costs of running Auto Assembly which is run on a non-profit making basis. The costs of website hosting/traffic are not included in the cover price, so if you buy a copy it’s going directly to AA.

If you just want to buy a single issue it will be £1.25 (that includes any issues that are larger than the standard 32 page issue). Initially we will be offering 3 and 6 issue subscriptions. A 3 issue subscription will cost £3.00 and a 6 issue subscription will cost £6.00. A link to the subscriptions will be available in the next 24-48 hours on the CT Alpha website - http://www.ct-alpha.com

We hope that you\'ll give this new fanzine a try, maybe become regular subscribers and subscribe to the updates on the website and let us know your views by email or on the CT Alpha section on the Auto Assembly Forum.

If you get the chance, why not pay the newly revamped Auto Assembly website a visit as well. With new support for Facebook, Twitter, RSS feeds, our Youtube Channel and Forum and a much easier to navigate approach, this is an ideal time to visit to get all the latest updates on CT Alpha, Auto Assembly Europe and Auto Assembly 2012.

Auto Assembly Europe 2011 is taking place over the weekend of 12th - 13th November 2011 at the Clarion Hotel Gillet in Uppsala, Sweden and our first confirmed guest is Simon Furman and tickets are on sale from our website now at www.autoassemblyeurope.eu

Auto Assembly 2012 is taking place over the weekend of 3rd - 5th August 2012 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel, Birmingham, England and tickets are available from the website now. 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

The Auto Assembly Team

Assembly 2012 - 3rd - 5th August 2012.
The Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel, Birmingham, England

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Auto Assembly Europe - www.autoassemblyeurope.eu
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Youtube - www.youtube.com/autoassembly
Twitter - www.twitter.com/auto_assembly

Auto Assembly is sponsored by:

Toyz and Gamez - www.toyzandgamez.co.uk
Transformers @ The Moon - www.transformertoys.co.uk
TransformersAnimated.com - www.transformersanimated.com
Science Fiction Collectables - www.sf-collectables.co.uk
The Transformers.net - www.thetransformers.net
Titan Books - www.titanbooks.com
Big Bad Toy Store - www.bbts.com
Full Metal Hero - www.fullmetalhero.com
3 Darths Comics - www.3darths.co.uk
Kapow Toys - www.kapow-toys.com
Xyber Toys - www.xybertoys.com

Dark of the Moon Canon Force Ironhide images

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Dark of the Moon Canon Force Ironhide images.

The Transformers Galaxy, the Hong Kong Fans Group, has followed their images of Transformers Dark of the Moon Cannon Force Ironhide with more images of  Transformers Dark of the Moon Chronicals 2-Pack Megatron.

The Transformers toy is a recoloured of the regular DOTM Megatron figure

Dark of the Moon Canon Force Ironhide images

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Dark of the Moon Canon Force Ironhide images.

Hong Kong Transformers fan group Transformers Galaxy have posted some new images of Transformers Dark of the Moon Cannon Force Ironhide figure.

This is a G1 coloured, red, repaint of the Transformers Dark of the Moon Voyager Ironhide toy and is the only addition to the Transformers Dark of the Moon Voyager Wave 4 set.

Dealers Tables available for Auto Assembly Europe 2011 and Auto Assembly 2012

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Dealers Tables available for Auto Assembly Europe 2011 and Auto Assembly 2012.

The Auto Assembly website has been updated with the following announcement:

Dealers Tables available for Auto Assembly Europe 2011 and Auto Assembly 2012!

Have you ever wanted to attend a Transformers convention as a dealer but not had the opportunity? Or have you attended in the past but not been for a while? Or are you one our our regular dealers looking to make a return to the convention? Well, we are now accepting bookings for Dealers Tables for Auto Assembly Europe 2011 and Auto Assembly 2012!

Auto Assembly Europe 2011 is taking place on 12th â€" 13th November 2011 in Uppsala, Sweden in the Clarion Hotel Gillet, and as a special offer this year as the innaugural year of Auto Assembly Europe we are offering dealers tables at the incredible bargain rate of just €50 each! This covers the cost of a single dealers table and it also covers the cost of one of a full weekend pass to the convention! If you are interested in attending, the contact Peter Casselo at bigpete@ntfa.net.

Auto Assembly 2012 is taking place on 3rd â€" 5th August 2012 and will be held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel, in Birmingham, England. We have slashed the prices of dealers tables for 2012 and they are just £100 and include up to two members of staff per table. Each staff pass gives you full access to the convention weekend, the same as any attendee, and all dealers also get our full goodie bag which will include the convention magazine, comic and much more. This is a great bargain to get dealer access and tickets to Europe’s largest Transformers convention! For more details on dealers tables, get in touch with us at contact@autoassembly.org.uk

Transformers DOTM Deluxe Wave 5 and Human Alliance Basic Wave 4 Out in Malaysia

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers DOTM Deluxe Wave 5 and Human Alliance Basic Wave 4 Out in Malaysia .

­­The Allspark are reporting that the wave 5 deluxe figures from Transformers Dark of the Moon, Air Raid, Armor Topspin and Darksteel, are now out in Malaysia retail shops.  They are also reporting that  Human Alliance Basic Wave 4 Reverb and Crosshairs has also been sighted.

Transformers Prime DVD Press Release

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers Prime DVD Press Release.

Shout Factory have issued the following press release for the DVD release of Transformers Prim.

Prepare to Experience the World of TRANSFORMERS PRIME!

TRANSFORMERS PRIME â€" DARKNESS RISING
A 5-Part Original Miniseries
Hitting Home Entertainment Shelves Nationwide

OWN IT ON DVD DECEMBER 6, 2011
FROM SHOUT! FACTORY

“MEGATRON has not been seen nor heard from in sometime, and if his return is imminent, it could be catastrophic,” said OPTIMUS PRIME.

The lure of the TRANSFORMERS saga starts a new chapter as all foes return, legendary heroes rise, and new ones are found in unlikely places. The new CGI animated series TRANSFORMERS PRIME which currently airs on The Hub television network and is a Hasbro Studios production, deepens the epic mythology of both the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS, while starting fresh for a new generation of fans. Arch rivals the AUTOBOTS and the evil DECEPTICONS, lead by MEGATRON once again face-off in their rivalry for control of Earth in this new show. Celebrate the triumphant return of the AUTOBOTS through cutting-edge CGI animation with TRANSFORMERS PRIME â€" DARKNESS RISING. Early 2011, loyal TRANSFORMERS fans, as well as families and kids, were introduced to this visually stunning five-part miniseries on The Hub. OPTIMUS PRIME, BUMBLEBEE, ARCEE, AUTOBOT RATCHET, BULKHEAD, and many others are back to \"roll out\" against MEGATRON\'s latest attempt to conquer Earth. And MEGATRON proves to be more powerful than ever, having acquired a rare element that allows him mastery over life itself. OPTIMUS PRIME and the AUTBOTS may be few against the DECEPTICON hordes, but they find increased strength through bonds forged with three human teenagers, taking the human drama to levels as yet unseen by the franchise.

On December 6, 2011, Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Hasbro, Inc, will release TRANSFORMERS PRIME â€" DARKNESS RISING DVD, featuring the entire five action-packed episodes and bonus content. Delivering a new level of heavy metal action and family entertainment for all ages, this highly collectible DVD is priced to own with a suggested retail price of $14.97.

TRANSFORMERS PRIME â€" DARKNESS RISING boasts an all-star voice cast, including Peter Cullen, Frank Welker, Steve Blum, Jeffrey Combs, Dwayne Johnson, among other notables. TRANSFORMERS PRIME is produced by Hasbro Studios. Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Jeff Kline are executive producers. Kurtzman and Orci served as writers for the feature films TRANSFORMERS and TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the Fallen.

About Hasbro
Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company providing children and families around the world with a wide range of immersive entertainment offerings based on the Company’s world-class brand portfolio. From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, video games and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its customers through the strategic leveraging of well-known and beloved brands such as THE TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and MONOPOLY. The Hub, Hasbro’s multiplatform joint venture with Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) launched on October 10, 2010. The online home of The Hub is www.hubworld.com. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved.

Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. © 2010 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

About Shout! Factory
Shout! Factory is a diversified entertainment company devoted to producing, uncovering and revitalizing the very best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their careers sharing their music, television and film faves with discerning consum­ers the world over. Shout! Factory’s DVD offerings serve up classic, contemporary and cult TV series, riveting sports programs, live music, animation and documentaries in lavish packages crammed with extras. The company’s audio catalogue boasts GRAMMY®-nominated boxed sets, new releases from storied artists, lovingly assembled album reissues and indispensable “best of” compilations. These riches are the result of a creative acquisitions mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention. Shout! Factory is based in Santa Monica, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit shoutfactory.com.

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TFCC Exclusive Runadbout Mock-up revealed

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called TFCC Exclusive Runadbout Mock-up revealed.

The Transformers Collectors Club have updated their website with two photoshopped images of the mock-up of their exclusive Runabout.  You can view the page here.

3 for 2 two in Argos

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called 3 for 2 two in Argos.

Full Metal Hero are reporting that Argos have a 3 for 2 deal on all toys.  As they point out this is an ideal time to get the Transformers Dark of the Moon toys that you wouldn\'t normally get.

Transformers Prime Japanese Release Details

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers Prime Japanese Release Details.

TakaraTomy is getting ready to distribute the “Preview” line of Transformers: Prime toys in Japan.

The toys are slated to release on December 28th and consists of:

Voyager (Priced 4000 Yen)

• TF Prime Preview Optimus Prime
• TF Prime Preview Bulkhead

Deluxe (Priced 2800 Yen)

• TF Prime Preview Cliffjumper
• TF Prime Preview Bumblebee
• TF Prime Preview Arcee
• TF Prime Preview Megatron
• TF Prime Preview Starscream
• TF Prime Preview Vehicon

First look at Transformers: The Ride

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called First look at Transformers: The Ride.

TFormers have an image, and description, of The Allspark Vault from the Transformers The Ride thanks to Resort World.

\"The final shard is protected deep inside the NEST facility where you’ll arrive for duty. It is your mission, with the help of the AUTOBOTS as a recruit of NEST to protect this from the DECEPTICONS.

The ALLSPARK, which used to be a large cube of energy, can create life from mechanical objects and was the origin of life on Cybertron â€" home of the TRANSFORMERS. MEGATRON, the leader of the DECEPTICONS is after it to transform machines into an invincible army, and take over Earth.

The Ultimate 3D Battle is all set to begin. Stay tuned to this blog for more exclusives of TRANSFORMERS The Ride.

Third Party Products to be sold at Auto Assembly 2012

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Third Party Products to be sold at Auto Assembly 2012.

There were a lot of discussions about this after the Auto Assembly 2011 to see what we could do to get the 3rd Party toys back at Auto Assembly.  Well here\'s the official word.

For the last few years we have had an official policy here at Auto Assembly regarding the sale of unofficial and third party products at the convention. We know that many of our dealers do stock a wide range of third party produced toys and toy upgrades, and a growing number of fans do collect these alternatives to Hasbro and Takara Tomy produced products so there is a genuine demand for them at Auto Assembly.

Since Auto Assembly 2011, we have been looking at this carefully and we are going to be revising this policy extensively for Auto Assembly 2012 and we hope to be announcing details this week of a new policy which we believe will be much fairer to dealers and attendees alike, ensuring that a much wider range of third party products will be on sale at Auto Assembly 2012. There will still be some products that will be on our “banned” list which are in direct breach of Hasbro or Takara Tomy’s trademarks / copyrights, but we are convinced that everyone will be happy with what we will be announcing!

Don’t forget, Dealer Table bookings are open now for Auto Assembly 2012 and with table prices at our lowest rate for years and with cheaper hotel rates than ever before, there’s never been a better time to come along and trade at Auto Assembly!

Kreon Wallpapers

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Kreon Wallpapers.

Kreo.com has been updated with new Kreo Transformers Wallpapers featuring your favorite Kreon Figures.

The Kre-OWallpapers are available for 1920x1200, 1600x1200, 1280x1024, 1024x768, 800x600 screen sizes.

Auto Assembly Europe Tickets available

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Auto Assembly Europe Tickets available.

After much anticipation, we can proudly announce that tickets for Auto Assembly Europe 2011 are about to go on sale in the next 24 hours through the Auto Assembly Europe website. Tickets will cost €45 for the full weekend for adults, €30 for youths, with single days tickets costing €25. Children under 12 are free and dealers tables are available for the bargain price of just €50 each!

Our first guest this year is man-of-the-moment Simon Furman and with hopefully more guests to be announced, this is set to be a great event!

Images of Transformers Chronicals #2 Megatron

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Images of Transformers Chronicals #2 Megatron.

Thanks to Full Metal Hero for pointing out that the Galaxy Group Facebook page have images of the upcoming TakaraTomy Transformers Chronicle #02 Megatron toy, due for release on the 22nd of September

Transformers Prime on DVD

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers Prime on DVD.

Shout Factory have confirmed they will be releasing Transformers Prime on DVD

Prepare to Experience the World of TRANSFORMERS PRIME!

TRANSFORMERS PRIME:
DARKNESS RISING

A 5-Part Original Miniseries Hitting
Home Entertainment Shelves Nationwide

OWN IT ON DVD DECEMBER 6, 2011
FROM SHOUT! FACTORY

\"MEGATRON has not been seen nor heard from in sometime, and if his
return is imminent, it could be catastrophic,\" said OPTIMUS PRIME.



The lure of the TRANSFORMERS saga starts a new chapter as all foes return, legendary heroes rise, and new ones are found in unlikely places. The new CGI animated series TRANSFORMERS PRIME, which currently airs on The Hub television network and is a Hasbro Studios production, deepens the epic mythology of both the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS, while starting fresh for a new generation of fans. Arch rivals the AUTOBOTS and the evil DECEPTICONS, lead by MEGATRON once again face-off in their rivalry for control of Earth in this new show. Celebrate the triumphant return of the AUTOBOTS through cutting-edge CGI animation with TRANSFORMERS PRIME - DARKNESS RISING. Early 2011, loyal TRANSFORMERS fans, as well as families and kids, were introduced to this visually stunning five-part miniseries on The Hub. OPTIMUS PRIME, BUMBLEBEE, ARCEE, AUTOBOT RATCHET, BULKHEAD, and many others are back to \"roll out\" against MEGATRON\'s latest attempt to conquer Earth. And MEGATRON proves to be more powerful than ever, having acquired a rare element that allows him mastery over life itself. OPTIMUS PRIME and the AUTBOTS may be few against the DECEPTICON hordes, but they find increased strength through bonds forged with three human teenagers, taking the human drama to levels as yet unseen by the franchise.

On December 6, 2011, Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Hasbro, Inc, will release TRANSFORMERS PRIME - DARKNESS RISING DVD, featuring the entire five action-packed episodes. Delivering a new level of heavy metal action and family entertainment for all ages, this highly collectible DVD is priced to own with a suggested retail price of $14.97.

TRANSFORMERS PRIME - DARKNESS RISING boasts an all-star voice cast, including Peter Cullen, Frank Welker, Steve Blum, Jeffrey Combs, Dwayne Johnson, and other notables. TRANSFORMERS PRIME is produced by Hasbro Studios. Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Jeff Kline are executive producers. Kurtzman and Orci served as writers for the feature films TRANSFORMERS and TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the Fallen.


About Hasbro
Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company providing children and families around the world with a wide range of immersive entertainment offerings based on the Company\'s world-class brand portfolio. From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, video games and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its customers through the strategic leveraging of well-known and beloved brands such as THE TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and MONOPOLY. The Hub, Hasbro\'s multiplatform joint venture with Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) launched on October 10, 2010. The online home of The Hub is http://www.hubworld.com. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. © 2010 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

About Shout! Factory
Shout! Factory is a diversified entertainment company devoted to producing, uncovering and revitalizing the very best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their careers sharing their music, television and film faves with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory\'s DVD offerings serve up classic, contemporary and cult TV series, riveting sports programs, live music, animation and documentaries in lavish packages crammed with extras. The company\'s audio catalogue boasts GRAMMY®-nominated boxed sets, new releases from storied artists, lovingly assembled album reissues and indispensable \"best of\" compilations. These riches are the result of a creative acquisitions mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention. Shout! Factory is based in Santa Monica, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit shoutfactory.com.