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Takara Tomy Transformers Prime Aeon Exclusive Terrocon Bumblebee and Toys"R"Us Japan Exclusive Battle Shield Optimus Prime In-Package Images

Posted by El Duque Aug 9, 2012 57,546 views

Here's a couple of interesting items from this morning's Robotkingdom newsletter that you may have missed. Our first in-package images of Takara's Transformers Prime Aeon Exclusive Deluxe Terrorcon Bumblebee and Toys"R"Us Japan Exclusive Voyager Battle Shield Optimus Prime. Images mirrored ...

ROBOTKINGDOM .COM Newsletter #1201

Posted by Mach Aug 9, 2012 45,545 views

Hi, Here is a quick update from www.robotkingdom.com. #1 Hot Items! Hasbro Transformers GDO Scout Sealed Case of 6. Pre-order. available in week of 20th August 2012. US$79.9/sealed case of 6 http://www.robotkingdom.com/services/es ... tID=41_282 Maiden Japan Junkions add on kit ...

BBTS Sponsor News: Star Wars, Predator, Zelda, Ghost Recon, TF & More

Posted by El Duque Aug 8, 2012 143,403 views

-------------- NEW PRE-ORDERS -------------- LEGEND OF ZELDA 1/4 SCALE MASTER ARTS GANONDORF CENTER PIECE First4Figures' line of Zelda 1/4 Scale Master Arts Center Pieces continues with the villain Ganondorf. He stands 23" tall atop his display base and is listed ...

"Year Of The Snake" Energon Optimus Prime and Omega Supreme To Be Released

Posted by Blurrz Aug 8, 2012 42,189 views

Courtesy of ACToys.net we have very interesting information on a pair of exclusives for the Asian Market in 2013. To celebrate the Year of the Snake in February 2012, Hasbro/Takara will release Energon Optimus Prime and Energon Omega Supreme in ...

Kreon Micro-Changers Wave One Released at Mass Retail

Posted by El Duque Aug 7, 2012 54,849 views

Good news Kreon fans! The initial wave of Hasbro's new Kreon Micro-Changers have been spotted at mass retail. These have popping up at specialty shops since SDCC, but this marks their first sighting at mass retail. They were spotted by ...

Kreon Micro-Changers Galleries: Galvatron, Spinister, Scorponok, Waspinator, Crankstart and Sunstorm

Posted by LOST Cybertronian Aug 6, 2012 82,366 views

One of the biggest requests from fans regarding the Kre-O line when it first appeared was they wanted the nifty Kreons sold individually. Hasbro listened while adding another twist and created Kreon micro-changers. These micro-changers include Galvatron, Spinister, Scorponok, Waspinator, ...

TRANSFORMERS PRIME CYBERVERSE OPTIMUS MAXIMUS PRODUCT DEMO

Posted by El Duque Aug 6, 2012 42,484 views

Hasbro's official Transformers YouTube channel has uploaded a product demo of the recently released Transformers Prime Cyberverse Optimus Maximus playset. Check out the video embedded below.

Fun Publication's Pete Sinclair to Appear on the Season Premiere of the Travel Channel's Toy Hunter

Posted by El Duque Aug 6, 2012 40,759 views

Fun Publication's Pete Sinclair dropped by to let us know he will be featured on the season premiere of the Travel Channel's Toy Hunter, which will air August 15th at 10:00 PM. We get a look at Pete's Transformers-packed office, ...

Kabaya Fortress Maximus Video Review

Posted by LOST Cybertronian Aug 6, 2012 35,268 views

Youtube member Peaugh does a nice little review giving us a good look at this new bite sized Fort Max. This kit comes in three parts and as with all Kabaya kits, you have to build him yourself. The review ...

TFsource 8-6 SourceNews! The Summer Sale Continues!!!!

Posted by El Duque Aug 5, 2012 150,675 views

Greetings SourceFans! This week we have a bunch of new preorders, like CDMW-33 Sea Brigade Waist Piece and Japanese Transformers Prime - Arms Micron - Set of 6 Weapons Volume 3! Don't forget that our Summer Sale is still going ...

Takara Tomy Transformers Prime Arms Micron: AMW-01, AMW-02, & AMW-03 Video Review

Posted by El Duque Aug 5, 2012 38,364 views

Seibertron.com member baltmatrix shares his video review of Takara Tomy's Transformers Arms Micron AMW-01, AMW-02, and AMW-03. Check out his review below. baltmatrix wrote:Each of these guys are pretty cool in their own way but together they form an awesome, ...

In-Hand Images Cyberverse Tailgate, Fallback, and Skyquake

Posted by El Duque Aug 5, 2012 41,785 views

HK-TF provides us some in-hand images of Cyberverse Fallback, Tailgate, and Skyquake. These repaints of Transformers Prime Cyberverse Legion Cliffjumper, Legion Breakdown, and Commander Dreadwing were announced at SDCC 2012. Images mirrored below. Also pictured Battle Tactics Bulkhead and the ...

YaHobby.com 08-05 News!

Posted by El Duque Aug 5, 2012 123,797 views

Here is the latest YaHobby update this week: ======================================== NEW ARRIVALS & PREORDERS ======================================== Transformers Chronicle EZ Collection Series 02 Box of 12 http://www.yahobby.com/transformers-chr ... -3702.html Transformers TFC Toys Hercules Set with TFC-007 Rage of Hercules Upgrade Kit http://www.yahobby.com/transformers-toy ... ...

2012 Costco Exclusive Transformers: Kre-O 2-Packs

Posted by Autobot032 Aug 5, 2012 61,072 views

Thanks to Seibertron mod Robofreak, who found these at the Phoenix, AZ warehouse store, we have pricing and pictures of this year's Costco exclusives. The 2-Packs consist of Kre-O Megatron and Sideswipe, or Starscream and Prowl. Both figure sets are ...

In-hand Images Takara Tomy Campaign Hell Flame Microns

Posted by El Duque Aug 3, 2012 44,457 views

Courtesy of Autobase Aichi we in-hand images of Takara Tomy's latest round of Campaign Arms Microns, Hellfire Zamu, Gul, Jida, and Joji. These were available at select Japanese retailers. Images Mirrored below. Zamu: Toys 'R Us Japan (3,000 Yen worth ...

Another MP-12 Lambor Test Shot from Shogo Hasui

Posted by El Duque Aug 3, 2012 36,667 views

Transformers designer Shogo Hasui has once again taken to his twitter account to tease the upcoming Takara Tomy release, MP-12 Lambor/Sideswipe. Today's image gives us a nice clear shot of the figure's face.

ROBOTKINGD​OM .COM Newsletter #1200

Posted by LOST Cybertronian Aug 3, 2012 74,924 views

ROBOTKINGDOM .COM Newsletter #1200 Hi, Here is a quick update from www.robotkingdom.com. #1 New Arrival items! TRU Exclusive Hasbro Transformers Masterpiece Optimus Prime (US Version MP-10). Available NOW! US$179.9/pcs http://www.robotkingdom.com/services/es ... tID=41_278 Takara Transformers Masterpiece MP-08 MP-8 Grimlock. Warehouse Found! ...

HTS Update: Kreon Micro-changers Preview Case Listed

Posted by El Duque Aug 2, 2012 40,777 views

HasbroToyShop has listed the highly anticipated Kreon Micro-Changers Preview Case. The case includes 32 bagged figures, which features Waspinator, Galvatron, Crankstart, Scorponok, Spinister, and Sunstorm. The case is priced at $94.99 and scheduled to ship on or around August 27th. ...

New Masterforce galleries: Godmaster Overlord with Giga and Mega

Posted by El Duque Aug 2, 2012 90,540 views

Seibertron.com is proud present another Transformers holy grail from Super God Masterforce, G1 Overlord! He's always been in high demand among G1 collectors, but his popularity rose to new heights after appearing as the sadistic lead villain in IDW Publishing's ...

Transformers Illustrator Hidetsugu Yoshioka Interview Part 1

Posted by El Duque Aug 2, 2012 51,461 views

e-Hobby has posted part one of three of their interview with long time Transformers illustrator Hidetsugu Yoshioka. The full interview can be read by clicking here. Part 2 will be posted on August 8th. In regard to your art for ...

First Looks at Transformers: Rescue Bots Hoist the Tow-bot and Medix the Doc-Bot

Posted by El Duque Aug 1, 2012 61,924 views

As we pointed out earlier today in this week's BigBadToyStore newsletter Transformers: Rescue Bots Series 5 adds two previously unknown figures, Hoist and Medix. Now we get our first looks at the new figures courtesy of the Hasbro instruction archives. ...

Takara Arms Micron AM-16: Jet Vehicon picture review

Posted by Seibertron Aug 1, 2012 65,343 views

Fellow Seibertronian Azrail has shared some images and a review of AM-16 Jet Vehicon with all of us in Seibertron.com's Toy Review Forum that we thought you might enjoy seeing. Without further ado, here's his review ... Hi to all. ...

HTS: Transformers Prime Weaponizers and Transformers: Rescue Bots Mobile Headquarters In-Stock

Posted by El Duque Aug 1, 2012 59,171 views

HasbroToyShop currently has Transformers Prime Weaponizers Optimus Prime and Bumblebee in-stock and ready to ship, they're priced at $29.99 each. For younger fans, the Transformers: Rescue Bots Mobile Headquarters Playset is also listed as in-stock and ready to ship, it's ...

Official Images: Sci-Fi Revoltech #40 Optimus Prime DX

Posted by El Duque Jul 31, 2012 73,847 views

Revoltech has updated their website with more images of their upcoming Sci-Fi Revoltech Series No. 040 Optimus Prime DX. This release adds the Jetwings that Optmus Prime used to take on Shockwave's Driller and Energon Battle Axe he used to ...

In-Package Image: Asian Exclusive Transformers Dark of the Moon Leader Class Optimus Prime & Megatron Two-Pack

Posted by El Duque Jul 31, 2012 60,189 views

eBay seller animetropolis gives us an in-package image of the Asian Exclusive Transformers Dark of Moon Leader Class Optimus Prime and Megatron two-pack. Interestingly, this set features the 2007 movie Leader Class Opimus Prime and Megatron. Image mirrored below. There ...

New Fall of Cybertron galleries: SDCC Bruticus!

Posted by El Duque Jul 31, 2012 113,727 views

The Seibertron.com SDCC 2012 Exclusive "Game Accurate" Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Bruticus Box Set galleries are now live! This set features premium book style packaging with a removable insert that showcases the Combaticons in their combined Bruticus form, plus some ...

TV Boy Magazine Exclusive Arms Micron Optimus Prime Blaster Images

Posted by El Duque Jul 31, 2012 34,218 views

The folks over at Autobase Aichi have posted a small gallery of the TV Boy magazine freebie Arms Micron Optimus Prime Blaster, a translucent red version of the Gacha Capsule toy. Images mirrored below.

Takara Transformers Prime Arms Micron Gacha Capsule Toys Wave 3

Posted by El Duque Jul 31, 2012 36,939 views

Site sponsor Kapow Toys dropped by with an image and pre-order for Takara's Transformers Prime Arms Micron Gacha Capsule Toys Wave 3. This wave features: Ratchet Spanner, Wheeljack Kunai (a dagger with a ring at the end of the hilt), ...

TFsource 7-31 SourceNews

Posted by El Duque Jul 31, 2012 150,522 views

Greetings SourceFans! Great News! Our Summer Sale is now live and you can Save BIG on over 100 items! Check out all of the great items on sale here! This week we also have many new preorders including TFC Toys ...

Takara Transformers Prime Arms Micron AM-16 Jet Vehicon: Video Review and Takara Exclusive?

Posted by El Duque Jul 31, 2012 50,811 views

Seibertron.com members daimchoc and Sabrblade bring us a couple of updates on Takara's recently released Transformers Prime Arms Micron AM-16 Jet Vehicon First, daimchoc has found a video review by YouTube member doubble80. Check out the embeds below. Second, Sabrblade ...

Kabaya Gum Plus Transformers DX Fortress Maximus Series In-Hand Images

Posted by El Duque Jul 30, 2012 34,208 views

Japan based toy blogger Alfes 2010 gives us an extensive look at the recently released Kabaya Gum Plus Transformers DX Fortress Maximus Series. He comes in three sets that come with mini version of Windcharger, Powerglide, and Cerebros. The full ...

TFCC Magazine Issue 46 Cover and Preview

Posted by El Duque Jul 30, 2012 67,464 views

The Official Transformers Collectors' Club has posted a brief preview of the what member can expect in the next issue of the club magazine issue #46. Interview with Transformers designer Kohjin Ohno, Interview with Transformers Brand Director Jerry Jivoin, "A ...

Asian Premium Series: Transformers DOTM ASP01 Striker Optimus Prime

Posted by El Duque Jul 30, 2012 44,036 views

Site sponsor Kapow Toys dropped by with a teaser for a new previously unheard of figure, Transformers DOTM ASP01 Striker Optimus Prime. We believe this will be a black version of Transformers DOTM Leader Class Striker Optimus. The figure is ...

Another MP-12 Lambor Test Shot from Shogo Hasui

Posted by El Duque Jul 29, 2012 32,383 views

Takara Tomy designer Shogo Hasui continues to tease fans with test shot images of MP-12 Lambor/Sideswipe via his twitter account. Check out the latest below showing off some of the figure's posability.

Creative Roundup, July 29th 2012

Posted by robofreak Jul 29, 2012 99,165 views

It’s a beautiful week full of TF art goodness so let’s get started! Customizations: First up is xaviercal with his interpretation of Fall of Cybertron Bruticus and I must say this is absolutely amazing! Definitely worth taking a look at ...

Ehobbybaseshop Newsletter 7 / 30 / 2012

Posted by El Duque Jul 29, 2012 83,492 views

Weekly News Letter (7/30/2012) New Arrival: · TRANSFORMERS GENERATION GDO DELUXE CLIFFJUMPER, SPRINGER, WHEELIE,SWERVE Figure Set http://ehobbybaseshop.com/index.php?p=6 ... ev=&id=707 · TRANSFORMERS PRIME WEAPONIZERS OPTIMUS PRIME & WEAPONIZERS BUMBLEBEE http://ehobbybaseshop.com/index.php?p=6 ... ev=&id=696 · Transformers AM-15 Arms Micron Megatron Darkness http://ehobbybaseshop.com/index.php?p=6 ... ...

SyFy Collection Intervention

Posted by El Duque Jul 29, 2012 39,297 views

If you spend much time on the SyFy Channel you've probably noticed they're promoting a new series called Collection Intervention, which showcases collections that have grown out of control. The TV spot focuses on the premiere episode “A Disturbance in ...

Summer Wonder Festival 2012 Images: AM Gapcha Cupsule Wave 2, Revoltech Optimus Prime DX, CM's Corp, SD Fortress Maximus

Posted by El Duque Jul 29, 2012 80,160 views

Our fellow Transformers enthusiast over at Autobase Aichi has shared gallery of images from Summer Wonder Festival 2012. We get a look at: Arms Micron Gapcha Capsule figures wave 2: Bulkhead Knuckle, Arcee Blade, Dado, & Megatron Cannon, Sci-Fi Revoltech ...

CM's Corp Excel Suit Spike and Daniel Guttu Kuru Figures

Posted by El Duque Jul 29, 2012 33,825 views

It appears CM's Corp will continue to produce human Transformers characters in their Guttu Kuru series. Autobase Aichi has posted the teaser image mirrored below that is on display at Summer Wonder Festival 2012, which looks to be Spike and ...

Transformers Bot Shots Wave 4 Retail Sighting

Posted by El Duque Jul 29, 2012 33,182 views

Good news Bot Shots collectors! In addition to the Battle for the Matrix set that was reported yesterday, wave four featuring Powerglide, Jazz, Ironhide, and Leadfoot has also bee sighted at retail. Seibertron.com member swiper found these little guys at ...

New Fall of Cybertron galleries: Shockwave, Optimus Prime, and Jazz

Posted by Autobot032 Jul 29, 2012 70,810 views

Seibertron is at it again! He's made yet another photo gallery for our viewing pleasure. This time, his subject is Fall Of Cybertron Deluxe Wave 1. In this set of galleries, you'll see the newly reformatted Optimus Prime, his lieutenant ...

Bot Shots Battle For The Matrix Spotted at Retail

Posted by LOST Cybertronian Jul 28, 2012 43,629 views

Seibertron.com Twincast/Podcast staff member Razorclaw0000 was out and about at the Target Greatland near Allentown, PA when he spotted the new Bot Shots Battle For The Matrix set. The set was available for $19.99 and includes Megatron, Optimus Prime, Brawl ...

Additional Hasbro MP-10 Optimus Prime Images

Posted by El Duque Jul 28, 2012 36,707 views

Courtesy of HK-TF we have more images of Hasbro's upcoming domestic release of MP-10 Optimus Prime. This figure should be finding it's way to Toys"R"Us store near you soon. Enjoy the images mirrored below.

Transformers Generations GDO Deluxes Springer and Cliffjumper Reviewed

Posted by El Duque Jul 28, 2012 50,612 views

Below we have reviews of both Transformers Generations Spinger and Cliffjumper from Seibertron.com member TJ Duckett. As you're probably well aware of by now both are currently only available in the Asian market, but they will be domestically this Fall ...

TFSource News: Summer Sale & Discounted International Shipping In Honor Of TFCon

Posted by Autobot032 Jul 28, 2012 43,049 views

The TFSource Summer Sale is now live! We've added dozens of great items to the sale, and took deeper discounts on already sale items! Save BIG with over 100 items on sale at this year's Sizzling Summer Sale! Additionally all ...

Transformers Generations Voyager Powerdive In-Hand Images

Posted by El Duque Jul 27, 2012 37,829 views

By way of ACToys we have an extensive in-hand gallery of Transformers Generations Powerdive, a repaint/retool of HTFD Highbrow. Only available in Asian at the moment, but he along with most of the other Transformers Generations Asian exclusives will be ...

Transformers Generations Deluxe Swerve Review

Posted by El Duque Jul 27, 2012 34,736 views

Our friend BM8709 has shared his review of Transformers Generations Deluxe Swerve, a repaint/retool of Generations Sergeant Kup. For the moment this figure is only available in the Asian market, but it was revealed during SDCC that most of the ...

TFsource News: Revoltech #40 Sci-Fi Optimus Prime DX - preorder up

Posted by El Duque Jul 27, 2012 50,474 views

Hi All – We’ve just put up a preorder for this just announced and highly anticipated figure. Pricing could be revised if the cost comes down. Right now they’re saying it’s about $15 more than the prior Prime and Bumblebee. ...

New Images: Asian Exclusive Reissue G1 Sixshot

Posted by El Duque Jul 27, 2012 33,161 views

Site sponsor Robotkingdom is on site at Ani-Con & Games Hong Kong 2012, and has posted new images of the Asian market exclusive reissue G1 Sixhot from Hasbro's display. This reissue features metallic paint, chromed weapons, and premium book style ...

ROBOTKINGDOM .COM Newsletter #1199

Posted by LOST Cybertronian Jul 27, 2012 64,416 views

ROBOTKINGDOM .COM Newsletter #1199 Hi, Here is a quick update from http://www.robotkingdom.com. #1 New Arrival and Upcoming Hot items! TRU Exclusive Hasbro Transformers Masterpiece Optimus Prime (US Version MP-10). Available NOW! US$179.9/pcs http://www.robotkingdom.com/services/es ... tID=41_278 Takara Transformers Masterpiece MP-08 MP-8 ...