Toy News Transmissions

eHobbyBaseShop.com Weekly Newsletter - November 6th, 2012

Posted by Seibertron Nov 6, 2012 43,616 views

Weekly Newsletter   New Arrival Transformers APS-01 Striker Optimus Prime http://ehobbybaseshop.com/index.php?p=6&s=5729643a2aab9fc96031b4e0dcb0dc36&lang=en&ev=&id=749 Takara Tomy Transformers Asia Exclusive Classic Bruticus http://www.ehobbybaseshop.com/index.php?cat=&p=6&sp=&cat2=27&cat1=3&cat0=3&id=761&new=&more=&lang=en&s=a84875a2d1cde0414b2adea383a40ffe Perfect Effect PE-12 AFX Assault Force X http://www.ehobbybaseshop.com/index.php?p=6&s=a84875a2d1cde0414b2adea383a40ffe&lang=en&ev=&id=745 TRANSFORMERS GENERATION FALL OF CYBERTRON VOYAGER http://ehobbybaseshop.com/index.php?p=6&s=5729643a2aab9fc96031b4e0dcb0dc36&lang=en&ev=&id=792 Transformers Masterpiece MP-12 Sideswipe http://ehobbybaseshop.com/index.php?p=6&s=5729643a2aab9fc96031b4e0dcb0dc36&lang=en&ev=&id=593  ...

Transformers United Bruticus Reissue In-Package Images

Posted by El Duque Nov 5, 2012 38,677 views

Site sponsor Robotkingdom has posted some in-package images of Takara Tomy's Transformers United Bruticus reissue for the Asian market. The set is scheduled to release on the 7th. Images mirrored below.

'Cybertron Satellite' Matrix Promotion and Images

Posted by Blurrz Nov 4, 2012 44,591 views

The Cybertron Satellite campaign has been kicking around for awhile, and one might ask, what's the purpose of it? Alfes 2010 found out what the commotion and promotion was all about, as he reaped one of the rewards of the ...

'Cybertron Satellite' Yurakucho Prime Revealed

Posted by Blurrz Nov 4, 2012 30,804 views

With the Cybertron Satellite campaign continuing on, that means we have more Primes of Japan! The latest was displayed recently at Bic Camera Store Yurakucho, with Yurakucho being a neighbourhood in Tokyo. This Prime uses the same body as Movieverse ...

In Hand Images of AM-23 Wheeljack with Ooje

Posted by Blurrz Nov 4, 2012 26,642 views

The latest addition to Alfes 2010's collection is the recently released Japanese domestic figure, Arms Micron AM-23 Wheeljack. A retool of Hasbro's Prime Wheeljack, this figure houses a handful of Micron ports, and in contrast to recent white Takara toys ...

Takara Tomy Transformers United Hardhead and Reflector On the Way?

Posted by El Duque Nov 2, 2012 35,978 views

Remember back when there was talk of Transformers Reveal the Shield Perceptor getting a Reflector repaint/remold, or how about that alternate head that was seen on Generations Warpath's instruction sheet? It looks like these might finally be seeing the light ...

BBTS Exclusive Transformers Prime Dark Energon Knockout Video

Posted by El Duque Nov 2, 2012 26,049 views

Site sponsor BigBadToyStore has uploaded a video showcasing their exclusive Transformers Prime Dark Energon Knockout. Pre-order yours by clicking the link below. http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

Super GT Optimus Prime Prototype Image and Official Website

Posted by El Duque Nov 2, 2012 30,113 views

Our friends over on the Planet Iacon facebook page have shared a prototype image of the Super GT Optimus Prime figure in vehicle mode. An official website has also been launched for the Super GT line by ToyHobby Market, to ...

Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy Image

Posted by El Duque Nov 2, 2012 25,587 views

Takara Tomy designer Shogo Hasui continues to tease us with upcoming Masterpiece tweets. Today we have an image of MP-10B Black Convoy surrounded by a group of his black deco predecessors.

Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron G2 Combaticons Available at Toys"R"Us Australia

Posted by El Duque Nov 2, 2012 29,576 views

Good news for our Australian members, the BBTS/Amazon shared exclusive Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron G2 Combaticons will also be available as a Australian Toys"R"Us exclusive! The set is priced at 99.99 AU and listed as "Online Soon". Click here ...

Takara Tomy Transformers Prime AM-33 Darkest Megatron Image

Posted by El Duque Nov 2, 2012 22,514 views

Courtesy of site sponsor TFsource we have our first image of Takara Tomy's Transformers Prime Arms Micron AM-33 Darkest Megatron. The image is small, but it's Voyager Class Megatron with AMW-01 Gabu, AMW-02 Baru, and AMW-03 Dai. The figure can ...

Video Review: Transformers Generations Fall of Cybertron Voyager Soundwave and Soundblaster

Posted by LOST Cybertronian Nov 1, 2012 44,018 views

Seibertron member Kal El has got his hands on Generations Fall of Cybertron Voyager Soundwave and Soundblaster. These are the first voyager size Transformers Generations figures. Join him as he takes a look at the data disc eject gimmick and ...

Aldi Transformers Sale - $9.99 Deluxe Figures

Posted by LOST Cybertronian Nov 1, 2012 33,840 views

Discount store Aldi is having a Transformers sale with deluxe figures priced at $9.99. We have been getting reports that people are finding hard to find Transformers Prime: Robots In Disguise deluxe figures such as Airachnid and Vehicon. Some are ...

ROBOTKINGDOM .COM Newsletter #1213

Posted by LOST Cybertronian Nov 1, 2012 190,712 views

ROBOTKINGDOM .COM Newsletter #1213 Hi, Here is a quick update from http://www.robotkingdom.com. #1 Newly listed preorder items! Hasbro Transformers PRIME Dark Energon Deluxe Set of 4. Pre-order. available 30th November 2012. US$59.9/set of 4 http://www.robotkingdom.com/services/es ... tID=41_294 Takara Toysrus Exclusive ...

Powerizers / Voyager Class Thundertron And Ultra Magnus Available On Hasbro Toy Shop

Posted by Autobot032 Oct 31, 2012 30,428 views

Hasbro Toy Shop has both Thundertron and Ultra Magnus in their Powerizers/Voyager Class size. Price is $19.99 each. No pictures are available at this time. Thundertron Ultra Magnus They will most likely sell out fast, so hurry! Keep your optics ...

BBTS Exclusive Dark Energon Knockout In Package

Posted by Autobot032 Oct 31, 2012 38,684 views

Seibertron member Primeultimus has posted a photo of Big Bad Toy Store's exclusive Dark Energon Knock Out, in package from BigBadToyStore's facebook page. We've seen the Powerizers/Voyagers before, but this is the first packaged picture of the Revealers/Deluxe Class. Dark ...

Transformers Fall of Cybertron G2 Bruticus In-Hand Image

Posted by El Duque Oct 31, 2012 33,995 views

The folks over on the Planet Iacon facebook page have shared an image of the G2 deco Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Bruticus. This version is a shared exclusive box set for BBTS and Amazon. Check him out below.

Target DPCI And Pricing For Generations Voyager Class

Posted by Autobot032 Oct 31, 2012 36,364 views

Seibertron member JamesBenjamin has provided this picture: As you can see, the Target price and DPCI are clearly listed. For those who don't know, a DPCI is Target's internal stockroom system to control and locate inventory. Unfortunately, the DPCI covers ...

Takara Tomy Masterpiece Soundwave and Minions

Posted by El Duque Oct 31, 2012 37,027 views

Takara Tomy designer Shogo Hasui has tweeted an image of Masterpiece Soundwave and company! MP-13 Soundwave with Laserbeak is scheduled to release in December. The rest of the cassettes, MP-15 Rumble & Ravage and MP-16 Frenzy & Buzzsaw, are slated ...

Takara Tomy Transformers Prime Arms Micron "Dark Guard Optimus Prime" and "Unicron Darkness"

Posted by El Duque Oct 30, 2012 32,727 views

Two new Takara Tomy Transformers Prime Arms Micron store exclusives have been listed for pre-order by Japanese retailer Yodobashi Camera. The figures are listed as "Dark Guard Optimus Prime" and "Unicron Darkness", but no images are currently available. One would ...

The Transformers Take on G.I. Joe in Round 3 of Mensa's Bracket Challenge

Posted by El Duque Oct 29, 2012 20,970 views

After a decisive 2nd round victory over My Little Pony our beloved transforming alien robots have moved on round 3 of Mensa's Bracket Challenge. Round 3 brings an even tougher and very familiar challenger in G.I. Joe. The two franchises ...

Reissue G1 Optimus Prime In-Package Images

Posted by El Duque Oct 29, 2012 27,306 views

Late last month pre-orders started popping up for a new round of G1 Optimus Prime and Soundwave reissues. Thanks to an eBay auction we have our first look at this latest version of G1 Optimus Prime, which appears to come ...

Prime Time in Tulsa - Toys"R"Us Masterpiece Optimus Prime Starting to Arrive in Greater Numbers?

Posted by El Duque Oct 28, 2012 47,303 views

Since his initial retail debut a month ago the Toys"R"Us exclusive Masterpiece Optimus Prime has been the source of much frustration to many collectors. Stores only receiving one or two cases at time, which almost immediately sell out, online pre-orders ...

Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron Voyager Wave 1 Released in Australia

Posted by El Duque Oct 28, 2012 44,737 views

Our friends down under have made the first retail sighting of Transformers Generations: Fall of Cybertron Voyagers wave 1. This wave features the rather odd case assortment of Soundwave with Laserbeak and their repaints Soundblaster with Buzzsaw. This information makes ...

Toys"R"Us Single Packed Devastator Kreon Giveaway

Posted by El Duque Oct 28, 2012 25,866 views

Here's something we've grown unaccustomed to outside of Japan, a store giveaway! It appears that Toys"R"Us will be giving away a single packed orange version of the Devastator Kreon. This news comes to us by way of Jo Paulin of ...

Transformers Prime Weaponizers and Transformers Kre-O Megatron vs. Optimus Prime Commercials

Posted by El Duque Oct 27, 2012 36,667 views

Once again courtesy of Jason Tomlins YouTube account we have a couple Transformers product commercials. First we have the Transformers Prime Weaponizers Optimus Prime and Bumblebee. We got our first look at this one back in early September, but this ...

Full Scans from Figure King #177

Posted by El Duque Oct 26, 2012 48,758 views

Courtesy of Toy-World we now have the full scans from Figure King #177. We got our first look earlier in week. Here's the full run down of figures pictured: Encore 23 Fortress Maximus, Encore 20A Anime Devastator, MP-10B Black Convoy, ...

Takara Tomy Transformers Prime Arms Micron Exclusive Thundercracker Video Review

Posted by El Duque Oct 26, 2012 44,725 views

Site sponsor Kapow! Toys has provided us with a review of Takara Tomy's recently released exclusive Transformers Prime Arms Micron Deluxe Thundercracker. Check out the review embedded below. Orders your here: http://www.kapowtoys.co.uk/transformers ... 7vborlbfn1

New Transformers Prime Cyberverse Optimus Maximus Commercial

Posted by El Duque Oct 26, 2012 36,616 views

Thanks to the YouTube account of Jason Tomlins we get a look at the new commercial for the Transformers Prime Cyberverse Optimus Maximus figure. Check out the embedded clip below.

Transformers Prime Voyagers Ultra Magnus and Thundertron Sighted at Retail

Posted by El Duque Oct 26, 2012 36,425 views

The highly anticipated Transformers Prime Robots in Disguise Voyagers Ultra Magnus and Thundertron have been sighted at retail. The pair were spotted at a Clackamas, OR Target by jovic999. Happy hunting!

United EX Story #5 - "The Dragon Pays His Dues" Translated

Posted by El Duque Oct 26, 2012 30,653 views

Our fellow Transformers fans over on the Allspark have posted a translation of the back story printed on the back of Takara Tomy's United EX Grimmaster Prime packaging. See how this set fits in the United EX story below: the ...

New Images of Takara Tomy's Transformers Prime Arms Micron AM-24 Silas Breakdown, AM-25 Nemesis Prime, and AM-26 Smokescreen

Posted by El Duque Oct 26, 2012 31,402 views

Thanks to updated product listings on Amazon Japan we have much better images of Takara Tomy's upcoming Transformers Prime Arms Micron figures AM-24 Silas Breakdown, AM-25 Nemesis Prime, and AM-26 Smokescreen. These images reveal that Silas Breakdown does indeed feature ...

In-Hand Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Prime Arms Micron AM-22 Dreadwing

Posted by El Duque Oct 25, 2012 25,410 views

Alfes 2010 also brings us in-hand images of Takara Tomy's Transformers Prime Arms Micron AM-22 Dreadwing. The full gallery can be found by clicking here.

High Quality In-hand Images: Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-12 Lambor

Posted by El Duque Oct 25, 2012 28,435 views

Our friend Alfes 2010 has received Takara Tomy's Masterpiece MP-12 Lambor, and posted three galleries worth of high quality images. We've mirrored some of his images below, but many more can be found at the following links: Vehicle Mode Robot ...

Packaging Shots: Takara Tomy Transformers Prime Arms Micron AM-22 Dreadwing and AM-23 Wheeljack

Posted by El Duque Oct 25, 2012 22,749 views

Site sponsor Robotkingdom has posted some packaging shots of Takara Tomys's Transformers Prime Arms Micron AM-22 Dreadwing and AM-23 Wheeljack. As always each features stickers to add details and an Arms Micron mini figure.

New Images of Kabaya Series Dai Atlas, Road Fire, Sonic Bomber

Posted by El Duque Oct 25, 2012 15,536 views

AmiAmi have posted updated images of the Kabaya Series 6 figures Dai Atlas, Road Fire, and Sonic Bomber. This set of images give us a look the sets fully assembled in both modes with stickers applied. Take a look at ...

More G1 Reissues On The Way: Astrotrain, Ultra Magnus, and Powermaster Optimus Prime with Apex Armor

Posted by El Duque Oct 25, 2012 22,857 views

Site sponsor BigBadToyStore has listed three new Generation 1 reissue pre-orders: Ultra Magnus, Astrotrain , Powermaster Optimus Prime with Apex Armor. These are likely being reissued for the Asian market, but good opportunity for those who may have missed these ...

Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-12 Lambor Video Review and In-Hand Images

Posted by El Duque Oct 25, 2012 36,777 views

Seibertron.com members Transformermegazord and Neo Optimus Prime have posted video reviews of Takara Tomy's latest Masterpiece figure, MP-12 Lambor (Sideswipe). Check out their reviews embedded below, and for those who prefer a pictorial review the Hobby Ark facebook page has ...

Official Images of Toys "R" Us Japan Exclusive Arms Micron Gatling Bumblebee

Posted by LOST Cybertronian Oct 25, 2012 24,963 views

Arms Micron Gatling Bumblebee which is the Takara Tomy release of Weaponizer Bumblebee first showed his metallic gold deco at the Dengeki Festival. Ever since, fans have been wondering if it was an exclusive release. That question has been answered ...

Dengeki Hobby December 2012 Scans

Posted by El Duque Oct 25, 2012 16,796 views

Courtesy of the Cybergundam Blog we have the Transformers related scans from the December 2012 issue of Dengeki Hobby Magazine. Only a couple of pages, but a lot of Masterpiece goodness. Check out MP-12 Lambor, MP-13 Soundwave with Laserbeak, MP-14 ...

Asian Market Deluxe Seeker Set Elite Revealed

Posted by LOST Cybertronian Oct 25, 2012 19,747 views

This morning brings us images of the second set of Asian exclusive seekers set from Transformersasia.com. This set is called Deluxe Seeker Set Elite and contains Ramjet, Dirge and Thrust. You can see the first set Deluxe Seeker Set Ace ...

Transformers vs. My Little Pony in Mensa's Bracket Challenge Round 2

Posted by El Duque Oct 24, 2012 24,576 views

After a dominant victory over Tamagotchi in the first round of Mensa's Bracket Challenge the Transformers now face a much more formidable round two opponent in My Litte Pony. A epic battle years in the making! Click here to vote. ...

Takara Tomy Website Updates: Transformers Prime Arms Micron AM-24 Silas Breakdown, AM-25 Nemesis Prime, AM-26 Smokescreen, and More

Posted by El Duque Oct 24, 2012 43,130 views

Courtesy of Takara Tomy's official Transformers Prime Arms Micron page we finally have official images of thier AM-24 Silas Breakdown, AM-25 Nemesis Prime, and AM-26 Smokescreen. Check out the images mirrored below. All are repaints, but Smokescreen has received a ...

Transformers Prime Arms Micron Capsule Toys to Receive a UK Blind Pack Release?

Posted by El Duque Oct 23, 2012 31,689 views

It looks as though the Transformers Prime Arms Micron Capsule Toys are going to receive a blind pack release in the UK. The most recent newsletter from UK retailer Esdevium Games includes a Transformers Figure Packet TOM8750 in the Toys ...

New Magazine Scans Reveal AM-24 Silas Breakdown, AM-25 Nemesis Prime, AM-26 Smokescreen, & More

Posted by El Duque Oct 22, 2012 49,371 views

New magazine scans have surfaced that showoff a multitude of upcoming Takara Tomy figures. Most we've already seen in one way or another, but these images do offer our first decent (albeit small) looks at Arms Micron AM-24 Silas Breakdown, ...

The circle is complete ... Lego rips off Kre-o that ripped off Lego

Posted by El Duque Oct 21, 2012 50,083 views

Bulk-springer or is it Springer-head? Either way this upcoming Lego Creator set seems suspiciously similar to the Transformers characters Bulkhead in robot mode and Springer in vehicle modes. Is this a case of Lego ripping off Kre-o that ripped off ...

United EX Chapter 4 "Weapons of a New Generation" Translated

Posted by El Duque Oct 21, 2012 40,520 views

Our fellow Transformers enthusiast over on the Allspark have provided a translation Takara Tomy United EX Racemaster's back story. See how he fits into the United EX story below: The young Autobot Racemaster was in the middle of transporting his ...

Takara Tomy Transformers Prime Arms Micron Orion Pax In-Hand Images

Posted by El Duque Oct 21, 2012 35,633 views

Japan based toy blogger Alfes 2010 has posted in-hand images of Takara Tomy's exclusive Transformers Prime Arms Micron Orion Pax. The figure is a slight repaint of the First Edition Deluxe Optimus Prime mold featuring a more washed out color ...

Additional Dengeki 20th Anniversary Festival Images: Masterpiece, Generations, Capsule Toys, and Super GT

Posted by El Duque Oct 21, 2012 37,209 views

Autobase Aichi has posted many additional images from the Dengeki 20th Anniversary Festival. These images include upcoming Masterpiece, Generations, Capsule Toys, and Super GT releases: MP-10B Black Convoy, MP-15 Rumble & Ravage, MP-16 Frenzy & Buzzsaw, TG-03 Blastoff, TG-04 Vortex, ...

Arms Micron Thundercracker / Orion Pax and Possible Arms Micron Weaponizer Bumblebee at Dengeki 20th Anniversary Show

Posted by LOST Cybertronian Oct 20, 2012 44,995 views

Autobase Aichi via Facebook has posted some pictures from the Dengeki 20th Anniversary show. We see new images of Japan store exclusive Thundercracker and Orion Pax. Thundercracker comes with a silver chrome version of his Arms Micron Baro while Orion ...