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RUMOR!!!! Botcon 2008 Sets All Sold Out!?!

Date: Tuesday, February 26th 2008 7:26pm CST
Categories: Toy News, Event News, Rumors, Company News, Collectables
Posted by: Tigertrack | Credit(s): Savage

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There is a rumor floating around the Official Transformers Collector's Club Member Forums that all the Botcon sets are sold out, or will be sold out this week!

At this time there is no confirmation from club officials and no official posting on the club site, but this looks to be a very good possibility.

If this is something that could effect you, you might want to get that order form in as soon as you can, or face the possibility of having to pick any of these exclusives that you want off Ebay.

You can view SAVAGE's original thread here to discuss this further.

E-Hobby "Selling" Wonderfest-Exclusive Movie Arcee G1 Repaint

Date: Tuesday, February 26th 2008 4:19pm CST
Categories: Toy News, Event News, Collectables
Posted by: Skowl | Credit(s): tfw2005.com, E-Hobby.co.jp

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E-Hobby is running a contest purchase the Wonderfest 2008 Exclusive Movie Arcee (G1 Repaint) by lottery, meaning there is no guarantee that every order will receive a figure. All entries must be in between March 3rd and March 7th, only one figure per order.

See the listing by clicking here.

Review Of CLASSICS Cliffjumper Custom Upgrade Set With Pictures

Date: Tuesday, February 26th 2008 11:08am CST
Categories: Toy News, Reviews, Collectables
Posted by: Tigertrack | Credit(s): Iron Maniac

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Iron Maniac, Seibertronian and fellow Detroiter, has shared his review of this custom set.

We can all be jealous because he was able to score it for the comparably small amount of $60 (as opposed to the Ebay $150-$300).

The creator of the set is a group called the TFClub, and they also have plans for other customs to help to really jazz up your boring Transformers including the Emperor Starscream Upgrade Set for MP Starscream, and the armor/trailer for CLASSICs Ultra Magnus.

Join in the already existing discussion here.


We are looking forward to more reviews by Seibertronians that purchase this creative additions.


Now if TFClub would only set up a pre-order page for this stuff...

Best Buy Premium Ratchet Exclusive: Coming Soon To HASBROTOYSHOP.COM!?!

Date: Monday, February 25th 2008 1:27pm CST
Categories: Movie Related News, Toy News, Company News, Collectables
Posted by: Tigertrack | Credit(s): JTKranix, Fabio W./Brazilian

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HASBRO continues to keep us on our toes! This time they look to re-release the BEST BUY Exclusive Premium Ratchet online at hasbrotoyshop.com.

The listing is for $19.99 and has the 'Coming Soon' tag with it.

So will Megatron be following suit? Can we expect other exclusives to make their way there? Only time will tell.

You can join the dicussion here in JTKranix's already existing thread.

RUMOR: Binaltech Is Back! Introducing BT-19, and BT-20

Date: Monday, February 25th 2008 10:51am CST
Categories: Toy News, Rumors, Company News, Collectables
Posted by: Tigertrack | Credit(s): Nekoman, TFW 2005

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What can be said, but transforming diecast, realistic cars are not going to stay dead if Takara has anything to say about it.

Nekoman reports that he has found pictures of Takara Exclusive Binaltech repaints for BT-19 Bluestreak and BT-20 Movie Colors Jazz. These are repaints of the Smokescreen and Meister molds, respectively, and can be viewed below, or in Nekoman's thread. The expected release date is June 26th, 2008. The price, a hefty, 5,000 yen, at retail.

You can join the already existing discussion here in Nekoman's thread.

Does this mean we might see more Binaltech and Alternators in the future? Nobody's sure, but it does seem to make it a whole lot more likely!

WonderFest '08 Photos, incl. Trans-Scanning Toys & Classics

Date: Sunday, February 24th 2008 8:45am CST
Categories: Movie Related News, Toy News, Event News, Collectables
Posted by: Skowl | Credit(s): Betty Nor, Bête Noire, Allspark.com, FantoFan.jp

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Photos from the Japanese Wonder Festival Winter 2008 have been posted online on FantoFan.jp. The pictures include detailed photos of the Trans-scanning Transformers Movie toys, as well as our first look at the figures in-package.

Also on display were the Encore Jazz figure, Music Label Optimus Prime and the entire first wave of Japanese Classics figures (Transformers Henkei)

The convention exclusive is the G1-coloured Transformers Movie Arcee figure.

See all the photos from the event on Fan-to-Fan by clicking here.

UPDATE: More photos posted in the Allspark.com forums here

ToothTunes #1 Selling Children’s Toothbrush Brand

Date: Friday, February 22nd 2008 2:13pm CST
Categories: Press Releases, Company News, Digital Media News, Collectables
Posted by: Raymond T. | Credit(s): www.businesswire.com

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Business Wire has put up a Press Release on their site stating that according to a Nielsen's study, Tiger Electronic's ToothTunes is the number one selling Children's Oral Care product in America today. ToothTunes are sold in various themes, including Transformers. Go to the Business Wire website to read the full Press Release.

Encore Skylynx available in Japan today

Date: Wednesday, February 20th 2008 3:54pm CST
Categories: Toy News, Collectables
Posted by: i_amtrunks | Credit(s): fantofan.jp

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FantoFan have posted up two more images of Encore 07 SkyLynx on their homepage.

This marks the first time that the SkyLynx figure is available in retail stores in Japan, and also means that pre-orders from various sites should start shipping.

Hasbro Press Release: Premium Movie Toys

Date: Tuesday, February 19th 2008 4:17pm CST
Categories: Movie Related News, Press Releases, Company News, Collectables
Posted by: i_amtrunks | Credit(s): Barrelass, Hasbro

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Hasbro have issued another Press Release, this time relating to the release of Premium Series Movie figures.

TRANSFORMERS Movie Premium Series Rolls Out to Retail!
Continuing in Spring ’08, TRANSFORMERS fans will be able to get the ‘best of’ TRANSFORMERS Movie characters in Deluxe, Voyager and Leader classes at retail! These characters all feature premium deco treatments and finishes and silver foil packaging to create the ultimate collectible movie figures.

Transformers Movie Premium Series DELUXE CLASS (SRPs: $9.99)

Premium Series BARRICADE
Keeping his armor polished and his vehicle mode looking sharp, Premium Series BARRICADE is hoping that MEGATRON will return again soon to lead the DECEPTICONS to glory. In the meantime, BARRICADE has made some changes to his vehicle mode in order to blend in better and bide his time till MEGATRON’s hopeful return.

Premium Series AUTOBOT JAZZ
Since getting off-lined by DECEPTICON BRAWL, AUTOBOT JAZZ has worked with IRONHIDE to upgrade his endoskeleton reinforcements and has kept his vehicle mode absolutely pristine. Something about getting so badly damaged made him care even more than he used to about looking good.

Premium Series BUMBLEBEE
Ever since the final battle against the DECEPTICONS, BUMBLEBEE has been meticulous about his appearance. With Sam’s help he immediately buffed out every scratch in his finish for a premium sales-room shine. But don’t let his premium finish fool you because BUMBLEBEE is always ready for battle against any DECEPTICON enemy with his new battle mask head sculpt.

Transformers Movie Premium Series VOYAGER CLASS (SRPs: $19.99)

Premium Series IRONHIDE
With the war finally over, IRONHIDE is free to return to the simple, easy life he knew before. Captain Lennox has been kind enough to lend him some space in his barn to store the crates containing his weapons collection. In return for IRONHIDE watching over his family while he is away on duty, Lennox keeps the old AUTOBOT warrior in perfect condition.

Premium Series BLACKOUT
The only goals BLACKOUT ever had were to serve MEGATRON, fight for DECEPTICON dominance and be the most perfect soldier he could. He follows orders without question, even to the point of self-termination and maintains himself and his weapons in pristine condition.

Transformers Movie Premium Series LEADER CLASS (SRPs: $39.99)

Premium Series OPTIMUS PRIME
OPTIMUS PRIME now travels the streets of Earth in his super-detailed Semi vehicle mode searching for MEGATRON and his evil DECEPTICON forces. As OPTIMUS PRIME enters the battlefield he is prepared to engage in close combat with his new energy sword and Movie accurate head sculpt.

Premium Series MEGATRON
As MEGATRON reboots to full awareness from the melting ice that has kept him prisoner for ten thousand years, he is prepared to seek revenge for every indignity to which he has been subjected. With his movie accurate detail, MEGATRON is ready to destroy all who stand in his way and finish the battle against those pesky AUTOBOTS!

To check out the Full Press release, including images of the figures, please click here.

Final Images of Collectors Club Topspin

Date: Tuesday, February 19th 2008 4:08pm CST
Categories: Toy News, Company News, Collectables, Collector's Club News
Posted by: i_amtrunks | Credit(s): OTCC

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The Official Transformers Collectors Club have updated their website with the final image of this years exclusive figure, Topspin.

Any Club member who's membership is active by the 16th March 2008 will receive Topspin (a redeco of Energon Blackout) free sometime in Spring/Summer 2008. Topspin is the fourth (of five) figures that will combine to form a new Gestalt, when the series is completed in 2009.

To check out the images of Topspin, please click here.