Transformers Mercedes E550 dubbed Q

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers Mercedes E550 dubbed Q.

Nelson, admin of Michael Bay\'s ShootfortheEdit.com, has posted a picture of the Mercedes E550 on his Flickr account. Nelson, who recently confirmed that the vehicle would not be Jolt, lists the car as the character \"Q\".  Now he does this as a quote meaning it will not be the actual name of the character, but this could also be a reference to Q from James Bond which was short for quartermaster, so could this character be a quartermaster himself?  Time will tell

Netr Dragon announced Transformers MMORPG for Asia, Russia, MENA

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Netr Dragon announced Transformers MMORPG for Asia, Russia, MENA.

NetDragon Websoft Inc have issued the following press release regarding the release of a Transformers MMORPG that will be available in Asia, Russia, the Middle East and North Africa in 2011!

NetDragon & Hasbro Join to Bring \"TRANSFORMERS Online\" MMORPG to Asia and Beyond

HONG KONG, July 30 -- NetDragon Websoft Inc, a leading online game developer and innovator in China, today announced that it has entered a brand licensing agreement with Hasbro, Inc., a worldwide leader in children\'s and family leisure time products and services, for the exclusive rights to develop and publish in Asia, Russia/CIS and MENA an MMORPG based on Hasbro\'s iconic TRANSFORMERS brand. The action-oriented PC online game \"TRANSFORMERS Online\" is expected to officially roll-out in 2011 in China as well as other select markets in Asia, MENA and Russia/CIS.

The TRANSFORMERS brand has garnered a worldwide fan base of millions due to the ideal worldview on which it is based, its ever-changing image, and its sustained promotion through toys, movies, TV shows, comics, and other consumer channels.

\"NetDragon\'s proven expertise at creating hugely successful MMOG\'s, coupled with the passion they share for the iconic TRANSFORMERS brand, means we are thrilled to be entering into this license with them to deliver a truly ground-breaking MMO to fans in China and selected markets in Asia and Russia/CIS,\" said Mark Blecher, General Manager and Senior Vice President of Digital Media & Gaming at Hasbro.

NetDragon Chairman and Executive Director Liu Dejian expressed, \"As a brand and a cultural icon, TRANSFORMERS is already a household name in China, and we are extremely honored to be able to join hands with Hasbro to bring the excitement and fanaticism of TRANSFORMERS into the online gaming sector. We firmly believe that through the hard work of NetDragon\'s passionate and creative employees, we will be able to create a game that will stand the test of time for TRANSFORMERS fans and hobbyists around the globe.\"

About NetDragon

NetDragon Websoft Inc. is a leading innovator and creative force in China\'s online gaming industry. Established in 1999, NetDragon has been operating and developing a broad range of MMORPGs since launching its first self-made title Monster & Me in 2002. In addition, NetDragon is China\'s pioneer in overseas expansion, having directly operated its titles in overseas markets since 2004 in English, French, Spanish and other foreign languages. NetDragon\'s game portfolio comprises a range of massively multiplayer online games that cater to various types of players and gaming preferences. Current offerings include the games Eudemons Online, Conquer Online, Zero Online, Way of the Five, Heroes of Might & Magic Online, Disney Fantasy Online and Tian Yuan. NetDragon also has several games currently in development, including Dungeon Keeper Online, Doomsday, Cross Gate, Legend of the Dark and a new version of Ultima Online.

About Hasbro

Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS - News) is a worldwide leader in children\'s and family leisure time products and services with a rich portfolio of brands and entertainment properties that provides some of the highest quality and most recognizable play and recreational experiences in the world. As a brand-driven, consumer-focused global company, Hasbro brings to market a range of toys, games and licensed products, from traditional to high-tech and digital, under such powerful brand names as TRANSFORMERS, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, CRANIUM and WIZARDS OF THE COAST. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com(C) 2010 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Another new robot head from Transformers 3 revealed

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Another new robot head from Transformers 3 revealed.

­Another new Transformers 3 video has been posted on YouTube, which you can view below, this time showing yet another new robotic face-on-a-stick around the 3:50 mark.


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Transformers 3 News Round-up

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers 3 News Round-up.

Nelson has announced over on TFW2005.com that the three rally cars are known as \"The Wreckers\".  Individual names are, at this point, not known for the three bots.  Meawhile on the Michael Bay board Nelson posted that the Blue Mercedes-Benz E550 vehicle was an Autobot as is the same character as the cardboard cutout face that was recently spotted on set.

Cybertron Con annouces New Dinobots, Constructions and more

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Cybertron Con annouces New Dinobots, Constructions and more.

The Hong Kong Transformers event Cybertron Con has not only seen the confirmation of the latest Lucky Draw Transformers toybut also has shown off new Transformers toys for 2010 and 2011.

Legends:

Optimus Prime, Megatron, Starscream and revealed for the first time anywhere, Gold Bumblebee, who long time fans will recognize as a homage to Bumblebee\'s upgraded form Throttlebot Goldbug from The Return of Optimus Prime!

Scouts:

Windcharger. Just Windcharger. Check him out, he\'s awesome!

Deluxes:

Here\'s the mother-lode, what you\'ve all been waiting to see. On show were: Special Ops Jazz, \"Turbo\" Tracks, Perceptor, Scourge and Thunderwing.

Voyagers:

Lugnut and Grapple were shown. Lugnut looks a little mistransformed / awkwardly posed though.

Power Core Combiner Five Packs:

Grimstone with the Dinobots and Steamhammer with the Constructicons.

Gold Movie Bumblebee Lucky Draw

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Gold Movie Bumblebee Lucky Draw.

As we reported ealier in the week, our speculation that the Lucky Draw Canon Bumblebee figure at the Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong (ACGHK) would be a gold chrome Bumble bee has been confirmed.

The toy is paintedentirely in gold chrome and is encased within a special display case, much like the  2007 Movie Optimus Prime leader toy offered by Hasbro Hong Kong in 2008.

Like the Movie Leader Optimus Prime, this piece is available to fans who spend big at the Hasbro booth - except this year, because there is only one piece, it is a straightforward case of whoever spends the most at the Hasbro booth over the course of the weekend gets the prize toy!

You can see HK-TF\'s thread ­here

Gold Chrome Fortress Maximus shown off at CybertronCon in China

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Gold Chrome Fortress Maximus shown off at CybertronCon in China.

During the CybertronCon 2010 show in China a gold Chrome Fortress Maximus was show on display.  Now the item is 100% not a Generation One prize figure and is most likely a fan produced piece as the toy is completely chromed where as official Takara items use \"gold plastic\", either way its a very impressive sight.

Hasbro Giveaway at Auto Assembly 2010 - 30 sets of Challenge at Cybertron box sets

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Hasbro Giveaway at Auto Assembly 2010 - 30 sets of Challenge at Cybertron box sets.

­Auto Assembly 2010 Announces Massive Hasbro Giveaway!
 
Auto Assembly is teaming up with Hasbro again this year for some fantastic competitions this year that will blow everyone away!!
 
In the past couple of years we have had displays that have included displays of some of the curent toy ranges on offer in the UK and the unveiling the UK\'s first lucky draw toy that was produced in 2008. But for Auto Assembly 2010, it\'s going to be awesome...
 
This year, Hasbro have generously supplied us with no less than THIRTY sets Of the eagerly anticipated Challenge At Cybertron boxed set featuring Universe Cyclonus, Galvertron and Rodimus! This set is not being released in the UK and at the moment, it\'s not even released in the US and when it is, it will be a Target exclusive!!
 
To be in with a chance of winning one of these, you MUST be pre-registered for the convention. We will then be holding a random prize draw and 30 lucky winners will be chosen, and winning tickets will be inserted into the attendee packs that you will collect when you arrive at the convention. If you find one, bring it to the Registration Desk to claim your prize!!
 
If you haven\'t already booked, there\'s still time to be in with a chance to win one of these great sets of toys and be entered into some of our other draws that we will be announcing soon...!
 
To find out more about Hasbro\'s involvement and some other things they are doing, watch the official announcement video here:-
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9jh9MQ1PUU
 
Tickets are selling fast for the convention and if you want to be a part of this and the prize draw you need to book quickly! Every day we are setting a new attendance record so why not hurry and be a part of Europe\'s biggest Transformers convention.
 
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The convention is taking place ov er the weekend of Friday 13th - Sunday 15th August 2010 at the Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre, Birmingham, England. There will be Friday and Saturday evening programmes that are exclusive for weekend attendees and the Saturday evening will play host to a massive musical party, costume competition, and the script and disco / karaoke.
 
We have frozen the ticket prices for the convention from Auto Assembly 2009 and full weekend tickets are £45 for adults and £35 for children, students and senior citizens, with under 5s admitted free. Family tickets (2 adults and 2 children) are available for £145. One day tickets for Saturday have sold out, but one day tickets for Sunday are still available and cost £25 for adults, £18 for children, students or senior citizens and under 5\'s as always are free. However as they are limited, if you want to come along for just the day then you need to book 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
 
We hope to see you all in August 2010.
 
The Auto Assembly 2010 Team
 
Web: www.autoassembly.org.uk
Youtube: www.youtube.com/autoassembly
Twitter: www.twitter.com/auto_assembly
Forum: http://autoassembly.proboards.com
Email: autoassembly@aol.com
Tel: +44 (0)7860 948296
 
Auto Assembly 2010 is sponsored by www.transformertoys.co.uk and www.transformersanimated.com whose generosity have made Derrick J Wyatt, Jim Sorenson and Bill Forster\'s appearances at the convention possible.
 
Auto Assembly 2010 is also sponsored by:-
 
Science Fiction Collectables - www.sf-collectables.co.uk
Toyz And Gamez - www.toyzandgamez.co.uk
Big Bad Toy Store - www.bbts.com
3 Darths Comics - www.3darths.co.uk
Hobby Link Japan - www.hlj.com
Robot Kingdom - www.robotkingdom.com

Grey Masterpiece Rodimus Prime figure shown at CybertronCon

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Grey Masterpiece Rodimus Prime figure shown at CybertronCon.

As was predicted by Snakas, the grey prototype for Masterpiece Rodimus was show off to the public for the first time at CybertronCon in China.  Chinese message board ACToys.net have posted images from the event including some images of the prototype that can be found below.  Thanks to Xian for pointing us to the images.

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TF3 Red Jeep is Rollbar

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called TF3 Red Jeep is Rollbar.

Thanks to images supplied to ­TFW2005.com the­ identity of the red Jeep seen in Chicago on the set of Transformers 3 has been revealed as Rollbar.

Rollbar was originally a green Throttlebot Jeep in Generation One and later an Orange/Red jeep in Transformers Binaltech (on which the Movie figurea appears to be based).

TF3 Red Jeep is Rollbar

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called TF3 Red Jeep is Rollbar.

­­The Allspark has posted a translated version of the E-Hobby Exclusive Masterpiece Ghost of Starscream comic online for you to read.

Limited edition Movie Bumblebee on teh way

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Limited edition Movie Bumblebee on teh way.

­TF-HK member Farmer has posted information that there will be a limited edition Transformers Movie Canon Bumblebee made avail­able at the Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong (ACGHK) which takes place from the 30th of July to the 3rd of August.

The figure may well turn out to be a gold chrome Transformers Movie Bumblebee figure, so we\'ll have to wait and see.

Figure King 150 scans

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Figure King 150 scans.

You will now find scans from the Japanese Figure King issue 150 magazine within our Transformers in the Media section.

The scans include images of the Japanese Transformers Animated Rodimus Prime, Sleep Mode Convoy, Blak Animated Convoy and Alternity Ultra Magnus toys

A Jeep Transofrmer in TF3?

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called A Jeep Transofrmer in TF3?.

During the filming of Transformers 3 within Chicago a red Jeep was filmed.  The Jeep has had some customisation work and could well be a new Transformer (Rollbar, Hound etc).  You can view a small video using the YouTube plugin below.­

New images of KOToys Black Classics Convoy

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called New images of KOToys Black Classics Convoy.

GenZhao has posted some new images on his KOToys message board of his latest knock-off offering under the KOLD line, Black Konvoy (Yes that is how he is spelling it to make it more obvious).  The toy is 100% non-official so if you see it being sold in any other way stay clear.

Auto Assembly 2010 - The Rush Is On

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Auto Assembly 2010 - The Rush Is On.

Auto Assembly have sent out the following release

Auto Assembly 2010 - The Rush Is ON!!

Every year, the attendance figure for Auto Assembly has grown consistently   from its humble beginnings 10 years ago to becoming Europe\'s largest Transformers convention. One thing that we can always depend on is that no matter how steady bookings are throughout the year - despite the odd surges following major announcements - is that we have a massive rush in the closing   couple of weeks when everyone who hasn\'t booked and wants to attend remembers that they still need to order their tickets..

THAT TIME IS NOW!!

Last year, in the final 18 days we had 85 bookings - 17% of the total   turnout of the convention in the space of just a couple of weeks. We have already set a new European attendance record (at the time of writing this, we have 512 bookings) and with bookings coming in faster than ever, we predict that  the convention could well be a total sell out over the next two weeks or so. At the moment we still have approximately 100 full weekend tickets   available and 50 Sunday passes and that\'s it!

Non-Attendee Packs are also available and there is no limit on the number of these that are available as  they are produced to order. If there are going to be any on-the-door tickets   available, we won\'t know about these until about 48 hours before the convention   and we will announce this on the convention website. If these are available, we *may* have a limited number of one-day Saturday passes on sale, but the only  tickets we can guarantee at the moment are pre-bookings. With the convention being this close, many of you may feel that we have   nothing left to announce and that everything you can see on the website it is for this year\'s convention. Well we still have a LOT more to come...

We have  just confirmed our FOURTEENTH guest for this year - Titan comic artist Lee Bradley who is making a return to Auto Assembly and although Lee will only be  with us for the Saturday, he\'ll be involved in a panel with our other comic guests and will be around all day to meet fans providing sketches and will no  doubt be around for our Saturday night party! But what other announcements do we have on the way? We are going to be announcing the full list of items in this year\'s charity auction shortly (which all of our Non-Attendees will be able to bid on), news on some great prize draws  we will be running for all pre-registrants, full details and images of this  years convention merchandise, and a lot more surprises that we have in  store...!

The convention is taking place over the weekend of Friday 13th - Sunday 15th August 2010 at the Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre, Birmingham, England.  There will be Friday and Saturday evening programmes that are exclusive for  weekend attendees and the Saturday evening will play host to a massive musical  party, costume competition, and the script and disco / karaoke. We have frozen the ticket prices for the convention from Auto Assembly 2009 and full weekend tickets are £45 for adults and £35 for children, students and  senior citizens, with under 5s admitted free. Family tickets (2 adults and 2  children) are available for £145. One day tickets for Saturday have sold out,  but one day tickets for Sunday are still available and cost £25 for adults, £18  for children, students or senior citizens and under 5\'s as always are free.  However as they are limited, if you want to come along for just the day then you  need to book 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. We hope to see you all in August 2010.

The Auto Assembly 2010  Team
Web: www.autoassembly.org.uk
Youtube: www.youtube.com/autoassembly
Twitter:  www.twitter.com/auto_assembly
Forum: http://autoassembly.proboards.com
Email:  autoassembly@aol.com
Tel: +44  (0)7860 948296 Auto Assembly 2010 is sponsored by www.transformertoys.co.uk and www.transformersanimated.com whose generosity have made Derrick J Wyatt, Jim Sorenson and Bill Forster\'s  appearances at the convention possible.

Auto Assembly 2010 is also  sponsored by:
Science Fiction Collectables - www.sf-collectables.co.uk
Toyz  And Gamez -_www.toyzandgamez.co.uk
Big Bad Toy  Store - www.bbts.com
3 Darths Comics - www.3darths.co.uk
Hobby Link Japan - www.hlj.com
Robot Kingdom - www.robotkingdom.com

Maserpiece Rodimus Prototype at CyberCon?

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Maserpiece Rodimus Prototype at CyberCon?.

Snakas of ­Autobase Aichi­ is reporting that the gray prototype for Masterpiece MP-9 Rodimus Convoy will likely be revealed at CybertronCon China next weekend. He also goes on to report that the full color version of the figure will likely be revealed at C3X Hobby 2010 the weekend of August 28 & 29th, 2010

More Transformers 3 set images

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called More Transformers 3 set images.

mtoeset on Flickr, has taken and posted some images from the Chicago set of Transformers 3.  The image include the cardboard placeholder heads of Shockwave and Soundwave as well as images of Bumblebee, Sideswipe, Ratchet (showing his new colours) and the red Ferrari.

Weird Al Yankovic to play two UK dates in December

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Weird Al Yankovic to play two UK dates in December.

Its finally happening!  Weird Al Yankovic is playing European dates including two within the UK this year! Credit for spotting this goes to Impactor from our boards for spotting this and The Great Destroyer for letting me know about it.

Weird Al of course played Dare to be stupid in Transformers The Movie and this could well be the UKs only time to see Al play.  I encourage everyone who is a fan of Weird Al to book tickets, if the event is popular enough then he may add more dates, but there is also more of a chance that he will come back in the future.

He is playing the HMV Forum in Kentish Town on Monday 6th December and is also playing in Mindhead the night before as part of the All Tomorrow\'s Parties festival

Auto Assembly 2010 - Less Than Three Weeks Away

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Auto Assembly 2010 - Less Than Three Weeks Away.

Auto Assembly have sent out the following reminder that the event is now less than 3 weeks away

Auto Assembly 2010 - Less Than Three Weeks Away

­­The convention is taking place over the weekend of 13th - 15th August 2010 at the Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre, Birmingham, England. If you\'ve already booked you know what\'s in store, but if you haven\'t, you haven\'t attended for a few years or haven\'t made up your minds yet, we wanted to let you know what this year\'s convention will be like...

A NEW European Attendance Record!!

Last year we had a staggering 501 people at Auto Assembly 2009 making it not only the largest Transformers convention ever seen in Europe but also made us the first European event to break the 500-attendee barrier that we\'ve all been striving for for so long. However, with three weeks to go, we\'ve already set a NEW European record from pre-bookings with 506 at the time of writing! What this means is that we are going to SMASH last year\'s total. We know a lot of you may be leaving things until the last minute before you book, or may be planning on coming along and paying on the day, but we don\'t want any of you to be disappointed just because you waited \"just one more day\"...

Auto Assembly Needs You!

While we have a great line-up of activities and guests spread over the convention weekend, the most important part of the convention is the people who attend it... you guys! Last year, people felt that it had the best atmosphere EVER at an Auto Assembly event and we want to beat that this time and the more people who are there, the better! What could be better than being surrounded by over 500 like-minded people for a few days of fun?!

The Guests

Since we last contacted you, we\'ve updated our guest list and we now have a massive 14 guests attending Auto Assembly 2010. So far we have:-

* Garry Chalk - voice of Optimus Primal in Beast Wars / Beast Machines and Optimus Prime in Armada / Energon / Cybertron
*Scott McNeil - voice of Rattrap, Waspinator, Dinobot and Silverbolt in Beast Wars and Beast Machines
* Derrick J Wyatt - lead character designer for Transformers: Animated
* Jim Sorenson - co-author of the Allspark Almanac
* Bill Forster - co-author of the Allspark Almanac
* Simon Furman - legendary Transformers comic writer
* Nick Roche - IDW comic artist
* James Roberts - IDW writer (co-author of Last Stand Of The Wreckers)
* Simon Williams - artist
* Liam Shalloo - IDW colourist
* Kris Carter - IDW / Titan colourist
* Jason Cardy - colourist
* Kat Nicholson - colourist
* Lee Bradley - Titan artist (Saturday only)

As you can see from the line-up, Guido Guidi is no longer able to be with us due to family commitments. However, we are now being joined by writer James Roberts. James is Nick Roche\'s co-writer on the stunning Last Stand Of The Wreckers series, and is also responsible for the critically-acclaimed fan novel Eugenesis.

And ALL of our guests will be on hand all weekend signing autographs and will take to the stage for Q&A sessions. Most of our comic guests will also be sketching for fans during the weekend.

The Activities

It\'s going to be a packed weekend. Infact it will be so busy that we don\'t think you\'ll have time to fit everything in! Starting at around 5:30 pm on Friday until 6:00 pm on Sunday, there will be something for everyone no matter what era of Transformers you are interested in!

The main part of the convention takes place on the Saturday and Sunday between 9:30 am and 5:30 pm but there are bonus programmes on the Friday evening from 5:30 pm until 11:00 pm and Saturday evening from 7:00 pm until 1:00 am so while you can attend for just the one day, it really pays to be there for the full weekend!

But what exactly will the convention be offering? Well, here\'s a list of some of the things we have planned...

Dealers
Video screenings
Guests
Guest talks - at least five Q&A sessions with different panels on each day!
Autograph Sessions
Game Zone - the ultimate Transformers video games area ever seen!
Toy Display
Art Display
Costume Competition
Party (Saturday night)
Script Performance with our voice actors (brand new script written by Simon Furman)
Charity Auction
Quizzes
Comic Art Workshop
Comic Colourist Workshop
Kitbash Workshop
Dedicated Children\'s Programme
Transformers Fan Forum Meets
Activities run BY fans FOR fans

And much, much more! More detailed information on many of the activities being held, along with a programme for the convention can be found on the convention website.

The Game Zone

Love video games? Well the Game Zone will be perfect for you!! It\'s the 10th Anniversary of Auto Assembly and it\'s been 25 years since the first Transformers game was released so we wanted to do something special...

We are aiming to have as many Transformers games running as possible spanning this 25 year history and will have games dating back to the very first TF game on the Commodore 64 right up to War For Cybertron on the Playstation 3 and everything in between. will  There will be games that many of you won\'t have seen for years, for some of the younger attendees, may have been released before you were born, and we are also hoping to showcase some of the rarer and more unusual imported games from America and Japan that never made it to the UK. And if for some unknown reason we can\'t have the game running, we will have them on display in a special TF video game showcase!

So what games can you expect to find? Well, here are just a few of the highlights...

Transformers (Ocean) - Commodore 64
Transformers: Battle To Save The Earth (Activision) - Commodore 64
Challenge Of The Gobots - Commodore 64
Beast Wars - Playstation
Beast Wars: Transmetals - Playstation (US version)
Beast Wars: Transmetals - Nintendo 64 (Japanese version)
Beast Wars - Gameboy Color (Japanese)
Transformers (Atari) - Playstation 2
Dream Mix TV World Fighters - Gamecube (Japanese)
Transformers (live action movie) - PSP
Transformers: Animated - Nintendo DS
Revenge Of The Fallen - Playstation 2, Nintendo DS, PS3
War For Cybertron - Playstation 3
War For Cybertron - Nintendo DS
Guitar Hero - Wii

And many more!

Pre-Registrant Prize Draws

We have some great competitions lined up for all of you who book (or have booked) for Auto Assembly 2010. Everyone who pre-registers will be entered into a free prize draw and the winner will receive a family weekend ticket (up to 2 adults and 2 children) to Auto Assembly 2011!! One runner up will receive an adult weekend ticket for Auto Assembly 2011. Both will also receive additional prizes!

We will also hold some additional prize draws but you need to pre-register to be entered. You can\'t come along and pay on the door to enter these!

Convention Exclusive Comic

Yes, for the second year running we have a convention exclusive comic! Produced for us by Toyz And Gamez, this us a brand new convention edition of IDW\'s Transformers Issue 9 featuring new cover art by Nick Roche and Liam Shalloo. This is a stunning souvenir of the convention and is limited to just 1,000 copies!

Auto Assembly 2010 Non-Attendee Package

Can\'t make it to the convention? Why not grab our fantastic value Non-Attendee Package. For only £70 (£80 for those of you who live outside the UK), you will get ALL of the convention merchandise and goodies and a whole load of other great stuff:-

* The full Auto Assembly 2010 Goodie Bag (more items the earlier you book!)
* FOUR keyrings including the limited edition 10th Annversary Auto Assembly keyring that will NOT go on general sale!
* A copy of Issue 11 of The Cybertronian Times, signed by ALL our guests
* An original sketch by one of our comic artists
* The Auto Assembly 2010 commemorative mug
* IDW\'s Transformers Issue 9 Auto Assembly 2010 Convention Exclusive Variant Cover
* Entry into all our prize draws and bidding rights for our charity raffle
* A copy of the CD single for the official Auto Assembly theme song, \"Transform\"
* Additional fanzines produced for Auto Assembly 2010 by Transmasters UK

And much more...! Visit the website to get yours!

Auto Assembly On Youtube

If you haven\'t already seen it, we\'re quite active on Youtube these days. You can find footage from all our previous events as well as regular news updates on Auto Assembly 2010 on our official channel. There\'s some fantastic exclusive footage from Auto Assembly 2009 and you can check out the channel here - http://www.youtube.com/autoassembly and if you are an active Youtube user, why not subscribe and get updates as we add new videos!

Where, When And How Much?

So hopefully now that some of you will be thinking of joining us for the weekend, you\'ll want to know whwre it is and how much it is to get in! Well, the convention runs between Friday 13th - Sunday 15th August 2010 and takes place at the Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre, Birmingham, England which is right in the city centre.

Tickets are £45 for adults and £35 for children, students and senior citizens with under 5s being free. Reductions are available for family bookings and we also offer special family discounts and reduced rates for one-day tickets although the one-day passes for the Saturday are now sold out so the only single day tickets we have available are for the Sunday.

Late Bookings - Ticket Collection Option

Because the convention is only a few weeks away, some of you may be concerned about booking and receiving your passes in time. We are now sending out passes within 24-48 hours of bookings coming in (and in most cases the same day) but for added reassurance, we can give you the option to have your passes available for collection at the convention instead.

Just book your tickets through the website as normal but as soon as you book, email us and let us know that you want to collect your passes instead. Then just bring your confirmation email with you on the Friday night to collect your pass. Because of the number of people at the event, we can only offer this to weekend bookings.

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If you have any questions about the convention, feel free to email us or pop over to our discussion forum at http://autoassembly.proboards.com where we\'ll be only too happy to answer any questions or comments you might have about the convention and keep checking on the website for all the latest news and guest updates as well!

Anyway, thanks for taking the time to read this and we hope to see many of you there in August!

The Auto Assembly 2010 Team

Auto Assembly 2010 - 13th - 15th August 2010.
The Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre, Birmingham, England

www.autoassembly.org.uk - official Auto Assembly website
www.youtube.com/autoassembly - official Auto Assembly Youtube channel
www.twitter.com/auto_assembly - official Auto Assembly Twitter page
http://autoassembly.proboards.com - official Auto Assembly forum

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

Auto Assembly 2010 is also sponsored by:-

Science Fiction Collectables - www.sf-collectables.co.uk
Toyz And Gamez - www.toyzandgamez.co.uk
Big Bad Toy Store - www.bbts.com
3 Darths Comics - www.3darths.co.uk
Hobby Link Japan - www.hlj.com
Robot Kingdom - www.robotkingdom.com

Yahoo Japan Auctions for Clear Starscreams

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Yahoo Japan Auctions for Clear Starscreams.

Yahoo Japan seller Chibiruku has listed an auction for the TakaraTomy exclusive EZ Collection Purple Starscream figure that was part of the recent Transformers Animated campaign within Japan.  You can view the images within the Misc Toy Image section of Starscreams profile on TransformersAnimated.com as well as below.

TransformersAnimated.com and Transformers At The Moon are proud sponsors of Auto Assembly 2010 and are  sponsoring the event by bringing Derrick J Wyatt, Jim Sorenson and Bill Forster over to the UK for Europe\'s largest Transformers Convention ever seen!.

High-Resolution stills from the Transformers Prime video now online

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called High-Resolution stills from the Transformers Prime video now online.

Our thanks go out to Hasbro / Discovery The Hub for sending us through a HD version of the Transformers Prime teaser that was shown during SDCC.  Using that video we have taken some stills which you can find online here.

Dengeki Hobby September Scans

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Dengeki Hobby September Scans.

The CyberGumdamnBlog have posted some images from the September issue of Dengeki Hobby which is now on sale within Japan.  Nothing new is included within the issue which features scans of Animated Rodimus, Samurai Prowl, Prime Vs Megatron, the EZ Collection multi-coloured Starscreams, the TFA Microbot collection and the concept drawings for Masterpiece Rodimus Prime

­ Get Wrecked At Auto Assembly 2010

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called ­ Get Wrecked At Auto Assembly 2010.

Auto Assembly has issues another press release and YouTube video update announcing another guest as well as confirming that Auto Assembly 2010 has received (by midnight) 501 pre-registrants, meaning that the after one more booking the convention will break its own European Transformers Convention attendance records with three weeks to go!­

Get Wrecked At Auto Assembly 2010...!

Auto Assembly­ 2010 is now only three weeks away but rather than going into hiding for the remaining time to finish preparations, we are busy working on even more surprises and announcements to make this a convention you will never forget...

We have now made a couple of changes to our guest line-up for the convention. Sadly, Guido Guidi is no longer able to join us. Owing to personal reasons and the pressures of an impending house move, Guido is unable to be with us, and despite being disappointed at missing the convention, he is hoping to make his return in 2011...

However, thanks to an incredible fundraising campaign started by members at the Moonbase 2 forum we do have another guest. He is a comic writer who has worked for IDW and he is... well, just watch this video and find out...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vt63d_yoe2s

The convention is taking place over the weekend of Friday 13th - Sunday 15th August 2010 at the Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre, Birmingham, England. There will be Friday and Saturday evening programmes that are exclusive for weekend attendees and the Saturday evening will play host to a massive musical party, costume competition, and the script and disco / karaoke. And we still have lots more to announce...!

We have frozen the ticket prices for the convention from Auto Assembly 2009 and full weekend tickets are £45 for adults and £35 for children, students and senior citizens, with under 5s admitted free. Family tickets (2 adults and 2 children) are available for £145.

One day tickets for Saturday have sold out, but one day tickets for Sunday are still available and cost £25 for adults, £18 for children, students or senior citizens and under 5\'s as always are free. However as they are limited, if you want to come along for just the day then you need to book NOW!

Because of the rate that bookings are coming in, and the popularity of the one-day passes last year, we cannot guarantee that single day tickets will be available to purchase on the door and it is looking likely that we may not have ANY on-the-door places available for the full weekend so pre-registration this year is a must!

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

We hope to see you all in August 2010.

The Auto Assembly 2010 Team

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

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

Auto Assembly 2010 is also sponsored by:-

Science Fiction Collectables - www.sf-collectables.co.uk
Toyz And Gamez - www.toyzandgamez.co.uk
Big Bad Toy Store - www.bbts.com
3 Darths Comics - www.3darths.co.uk
Hobby Link Japan - www.hlj.com
Robot Kingdom - www.robotkingdom.com

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Transformers Generations figures out at Symths for 9.99

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers Generations figures out at Symths for 9.99.

­Our thanks go out to Mr Neurie for reporting that Smyths are stocking the Transformers Generations figures for &­pound;9.99­, so the same price as ToyMaster. You can find an image of the figures below.
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Argos Stock - Autumn Winter 2010

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Argos Stock - Autumn Winter 2010.

The new Argos catalogue is out and though we do not have a full detailed list just yet UnitedBot has kindly posted some details on our message board.

Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Battle Hooks Optimus Prime is listed, though Starscream is not.  The Hunt For The Decepticon Legends are listed (red rampage, Ravage and Optimus Prime) with the figures currently in a 3-for-2 offer priced at £4.99.­

JangoBoboFrog has also contacted us regarding the Argos stock and reports that it contains the usual movie stuff as well as the Transformers PowerCore Combiners 2-packs, priced at £8.99, with the 5-pack at £19.99

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Shattered Glass Ravage Bio

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Shattered Glass Ravage Bio.

The Transformers Collectors Club has posted the bio for BotCon 2010 Shattered Glass Ravage online.

Ravage- Good Kitty
\"Out of Sight, out of mind. GTG TTYL\"

Ravage always wants you to know exactly where he is, and what he is doing. An endless attention seeker, he can always be found perching from the top of the most visible structure, excitedly waving his little paw, hoping you catch a glimpse of him. Megatron has long since ordered Decepticons to maintain eternal radio silence, not only because of the possibility of Autobot interference, but because Ravage can\'t stop sending radio communications, telling others his location and what his current moos is. Now that he\'s on Earth, he\'s become addicted to social networking and micro-blogging. Unsurprisingly, none of his fellow Decepticons have followed through on his friending requests.

Strength 5
Intelligence 8
Speed 6
Endurance 6
Rank 7
Courage 7
Fireblast 8
Skill 10

Transformers Prime information

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

The SDCC Hasbro conferences took place yesterday.  Below you will find a round up of the Transformers Prime information.

1) Images of the Transformers Prime characters were shown.  These consist of

Autobots: Arcee, Bumblebee, Cliffjumper, Optimus Prime,Ratchet,
Decepticons: Megatron, Decepticon Troopers (like Drones)
Humans : Jack Darby, Miko Tezuka, Rafael Raf Esquivel

2) The show takes place in the Transformers War for Cybertron universe, but is said to be very Transformers Movie like.

You can see the teaser trailer below.

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Images of Device Label Broad Blast

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Images of Device Label Broad Blast.

Higekumatoytoy blog has been updated with images of the Transformers Device Label Broad Blast (Blaster) which goes on sale tomorrow.  The figure has been delayed several times, but never cancelled (as reported on most other western sites) which was a mistranslation.

Devlce Label Broad Blast is able to hold the original cassettes and as fairly good articulation and transforms into a working 8 port USB hub.

Power COre Combiner Display at SDCC

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Power COre Combiner Display at SDCC.

TFW2005.com has images of the Transformers Power Core Combiner­ toys on display at Hasbro\'s booth at the San Diego Comic-Con.

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Cons of Cybertron Rodimus

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Cons of Cybertron Rodimus.

Thanks to an auction on TaoBao by TFclub, there are more images of the clear plastic Transformers Animated Sons of Cybertron Rodmus toy.

Follow the link above to see the auction and images.

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SDCC Coverage from Day 1

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called SDCC Coverage from Day 1.

The first day of San Diego Comic-Con has come and gone, and you\'ll find a round up with links below.  Some of the information includes Transformers Prime.

­Outside of SDCC­ was a Giant Statueof Transformers Prime Optimus Prime.  The designed showed that the look is a similar to Transformers Movie designs but with the smooth roundness of Transformers Animated.

TFW2005 have various images from the Hasbro Booth here­.

TFormers coverage can be found here.­

Seibertron\'s coverage can be found her­e.

Masterpiece Rodicmus Convoy confirmed

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Masterpiece Rodicmus Convoy confirmed.

Toy-World.com.hk has confirmed that TakaraTomy are working on a Transformers Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy figure by posting concept art for the toy.

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Summer Wonderfest Exclusive Arcee Statue

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Summer Wonderfest Exclusive Arcee Statue.

News has come in of the Summer Wonderfest 2010 exclusive Generation One Arcee Statue,  The statue is 24 cms tall and will be on sale this weekend at the 2010 SUmmer Wonderfestival in Japan.

Height: 24cm
Series: Transformers
Maker: Jamming Off
Release date: 25 July 2010

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Transformers War For Cybertron Downloadable Content

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers War For Cybertron Downloadable Content.

IGN.com is reporting that Activision /High Moon Studios will be releasing the downladable content for Transformers War For Cybertron on the 27th July.  The DLC will cost $10 on the PS3 and 800 points on the XBox.  The DLC will be many of the previously \"pre-order exclusive\" skins as well as some new maps.  Here is a quote from the article.

\"As detailed in the original leak (by the Xbox Live Marketplace) of the DLC release here, the New Map and Character Pack DLC includes new characters Scattershot and Onslaught, as well as Shockwave, Jazz, and Demolishor, who were originally exclusive to pre-order customers at particular retail locations. The DLC also contains two new multiplayer maps, and also doubles the number of maps for the Horde-like Escalation mode to four\".
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More Transformers: War for Cybertron Videos

Generations Deluxe figures 9.99 at ToyMaster within the UK

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Generations Deluxe figures 9.99 at ToyMaster within the UK.

As well as emailing regarding the Power Core Combiner problem, Adam Forse also reported finding the Deluxe Generations figures in his local Toymaster store (Exeter) priced at £9.99!  Adam has rightly asked the question is this a \"mistake, or a new price point?\".

Let us know about sightings in your area whilst we try to find out from Hasbro UK

Problem with Power Core Combiner Conbaticons

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Problem with Power Core Combiner Conbaticons.

Many thanks to Adam for pointing out a bug, and his fix, for the Transformers Power Core Combiners Combaticons figures - in which the toys legs pop off.

 Hello TF@The Moon,

I\'d like to report a problem with the Power Core Combiners sets [or at least the Combaticons], and the resultant fix. I haven\'t heard of this from anyone else, so perhaps it\'s just early days, or perhaps my toy was unique in it\'s fault.

With my Bombshock, I found that his combiner legs would spring off very easily, in fact, while he was being held [or even standing on his own!] his legs would slowly ease apart at the knee and the combiner drone would shoot off. This is due to the springs in the \'leg drones\' being way too powerful, and the blue joint being too loose. Here\'s my fix:

With the grey tracked vehicle, the spring is visible towards the rear end. Simply get a drawing pin or sewing needle, and ease the arm of the spring away from the inside wall of the vehicle. The arm can then be folded away or cut off with clippers.

The yellow jeep is a bit more complex. The two pins at the front end need to be tapped out. I did this [again] with a drawing pin and a hammer. The second pin can be tapped out with the first one. This will cause the levers inside to fall down, and the spring with come out. To re-assemble, simply push the pins back inside, making sure that the black lever lines up again [easier than it sounds!].

The legs will no longer be spring loaded, but gravity and the internal levers do the job just as well, if not better! They still won\'t take much pulling around, as the blue pegs are simply too loose, but the won\'t come shooting off at the slightest touch.

I hope this helps anybody who\'s had a similar problem!

PS: Deluxe Generations were found in my Exeter Toymaster yesterday, priced at £9.99! Mistake, or new price point?

Regards,

Adam

Hasbro Hong Kong Event information

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Hasbro Hong Kong Event information.

Snakas has posted information from the latest edition of Giga Hobby regarding the Hasbro Hong Kong event.

Including in the information is that the previously UK Exclusive War For Cybertron Starscream (Legends of Cybertron figure) will also be on sale in Hong Kong.  The figure is a recoloured version of Transformers Cybertron Legends Class Starscream. along with a Transformers Monopoly Deal set

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The SDCC Exclusive Blaster (Broadcast) will also be for sale at the event for 540 HKD, along with the Transformers Classics 3 Pack of Galvatron, Cyclonus and Rodimus.  There will also be three 2-packs from the Hunt for the Decepticons line.

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More TF3 news plus Ferrari named

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called More TF3 news plus Ferrari named.

Nelson has posted on Shoot for the Edit once again with another update on Transformers 3

Nelson here...

I arrived at the Chicago Michigan Ave. set on Friday, July 16th. I was greeted by Mike Case (Bay\'s assistant) and was taken to Bay\'s monitor tent which was in the middle of a war zone. Michael greeted and proceeded to ask some things about the site. He then took out his iPad and showed me animatics of some sequences. Holy moly. This movie is going to be huge!!! In my opinion, more epic than TF2 with the first time amazement of TF1. I wish I could tell you what I saw on the animatics, but I can\'t.

Bay was filming a scene with Shia (Sam) & Rosie (Carly) in which they were hiding within a wrecked and flipped car. At around that time the temperature hit 102 degrees (including humidity index). It was so hot that Shia was sweating through his leather jacket and as was Rosie. Back to the scene... apparently the scene is one in which a Decepticon is hunting for them. As Bay filmed this, a cue from the score was played to add to the suspense.

As the crew broke for lunch, I met Lester Speight (Coltrane on Gears of War) and went on to lunch with him. He was very nice and delightful.

Later, I got to meet the rest of the cast: Shia, Rosie, Tyrese, and Josh.

I had the pleasure of talking to Shia for for about 30 minutes and with Tyrese and Josh for another 30 minutes. All these guys have an impressionable work ethic, are fun to talk to and down-to-earth people. And that goes for the rest of the crew. I many many nice and professional people that are working their hardest to make this movie successful and entertaining.

As the day came about, Bay, Shia, Tyrese & Josh all came to meet than fans that had been waiting since 7am to catch a glimpse down the street. They also were interviewed by CBS 2 TV in which Bay praised the city of Chicago.

As always, Bay left the best for last. Explosions and gunfire!!

That\'s it for now. I will post a video of some of the activities later.

Enjoy.\"

He also comfirmed that the name of the Ferrari 458 Italia is Rush. (highlight to read)

Classics 3 pack of Galvatron, Rodimus and Cyclonus

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Classics 3 pack of Galvatron, Rodimus and Cyclonus.

Dennis736 from TFClub has posted images of Classics/Universe 2010 3-Pack : Rodimus, Cyclonus And Galvatron.

This 3-Pack will be available at the Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong (ACGHK) material-entertainment fair held on 30th July to 3rd August, 2010 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center. For more info, visit Giga ­Hobby Blog

Images of Reissue Predacons

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Images of Reissue Predacons.

A Rakuten store has uploaded images of the Welcome to Transformers 2010 Predaking figure which has a pre-order with a ship date of November 27, 2010.

You can see the images here.

Black Optimus Prime

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Black Optimus Prime.

A new campaign has been annouced in Japan called Transformers Museum, in which famous stores around Japan will be running exhibitions on the Transformers Line.  To celebrate this an exclsusive repaint has been commisioned in the form of a Black Voyager Class Transformers Animated Optimus Prime.



So far not much is known about the event, though it will be occuring at Otsu Western Store in Kyoto from the 3rd of August to the 8th and at Yokohama Sogo Store from the 10th to the 16th. So far it is unknown if further stores and dates will be added.

In addition to Optimus Prime Black Version being on sale in limited numbers for 4200 yen, attendees will be able to see a Camaro painted up as Bumblebee and 6ft models of Prime and Bumblebee, and will be able to purchase Masterpiece Convoy as well as Transformers T-shirts and cups.

The Otsu Store\'s page can be seen here and a .pdf of Yokohama\'s event can be seen here.

Spanish Transformers Convention

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Spanish Transformers Convention.

Seibertron.com have news of the 7th Spanish Transformers convention, details of which are below

From October 1st to October 3rd, 2010 the seventh edition of the Jornadas de Transfans Españolas convention (JDT) will be held in the spanish city of Zaragoza. This convention, formerly known as Jornadas de Transformers Españolas, is the annual meeting in which Spanish fans celebrate their passion for these toys through exhibitions, lectures, contests and activities.

This edition will hold the following contests, in which transformable toys prizes worth over 300 Euros will be awarded.

One of them will be a custom contest, open to everyone, everywhere. Up to two Custom figures can be presented for each contestant, and a first and a second prizes will be awarded. Also a special prize will be awarded for the audience\'s favourite. The prizes will be worth 100, 50, and 50 euros respectively. No attendance is necessary, as you can send your customs to the JDTn, and after the Convention they will be delivered back.

Check our news and contests rules (in English) on our homepage: www.asoc-acat.es

Power Core Combienrs out in Toymaster

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Power Core Combienrs out in Toymaster.

We­\'ve had more reports that the Transformers Power Core Combiners are out in the UK.  Previously spotted in Toys R Us, they have now been spotted in Toymaster in Exeter.

Hello TF@The Moon!

I thought you would like to know that I spotted the Power Core Combiners [5-Packs, Aerialbots and Combaticons] at my local Toymaster store in Exeter, Devon. No import stuff, it\'s all from Hasbro UK.

Regards,
Adam­

Remember you can use our exclusive ­Store Locator and Store Listing facilities to find your nearest Toys R Us Stores

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Possible Shockwave, No Kup and no Stunticons

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Possible Shockwave, No Kup and no Stunticons.

Nelson, the admin of Michael Bay\'s Shoot for the Edit site has posted a few updates regarding rumours on Transformers 3

1. Kup is not in the film and was not the robot seen in these ­pictures
2. The same robot is not Perceptor
3. The Stunticons are not in the movie, nor are the three NASCAR cars the Omnibots

There is also a picture­ of what appears to be Transformers 3 Shockwave\'s head

Transformers Prime storyboard artist Bryan Baugh announces his involvement in the line

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers Prime storyboard artist Bryan Baugh announces his involvement in the line.

Bryan Baugh has updated his DeviantArt page with the announcement that not only will be be at SDCC but that he has been working as a storyboard artist for Transformers-Prime.

\"Since February 2010, I have been working (as a storyboard artist) on a new animation project that has been kept super top secret. But I can now confirm that the show I\'ve been working on all these months is: TRANSFORMERS PRIME. There will be a discussion panel about this show at San Diego Comic Con, on Thursday, July 22nd.

...So there you go... Don\'t ask me any questions about it cause that\'s pretty much all I am allowed to say at this point! If you want to know more about the show - get yourself to SDCC and attend this panel! And before you even ask, no I will not be one of the people onstage at the panel answering questions. As a humble storyboard artist I am just one of the many little cogs in the great big machine. But I\'ll certainly be in the audience and I hope some of you guys will be too.

Later, gang!

-B\"

You can check out more of his work by visiting his Official Website

Auto Assembly 2010 You Tube Video

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Auto Assembly 2010 You Tube Video.

The Auto Assembly You Tube channel has been updated with the latest news story including information that the passes are on their way and more confirmation that Jim Sorensen and Bill Forster will join Derrick Wyatt as the Transformers At The Moon and Transformers Animated.com sponsored guests.

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Jim Sorenson\'s blog update on Auto Assembly 2010

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Jim Sorenson\'s blog update on Auto Assembly 2010.

Jim Sorenson has updated his blog, The Disciples of Boltax, with comments regarding his and Bill Forster\'s appearance at Auto Assembly 2010.

I\'ve got some news that I find incredibly exciting.  This year, both Bill Forster and I have been invited to Auto Assembly, Europe\'s largest Transformers convention.  As I haven\'t been to England since 2006, I\'m extremely excited to get the chance to go back and mingle with the terrific fan community out there.  In addition to hanging around and making a nuisance of ourselves all weekend, we\'re tentatively planning to use our time on Sunday to give a brief presentation on some behind-the-scenes artwork from various generations that hasn\'t been published before, before shifting to a traditional Q&A session.  

Other great guests include Derrick Wyatt, Garry Chalk, Scott McNeil, Simon Furman, Nick Roche, Guido Guidi, and many more.  This looks like a must-attend convention if you\'re native to the British Isles.  If you were at all on the fence about coming to this con, I strongly urge you to preregister now, as the spots are filling up quickly and there\'s no worse feeling than having to turn someone away from an event like this. 

I have to extend my warmest thanks to the convention organizers and especially to Steve and David Mapes from Transformers At The Moon for making this happen.  I love smaller conventions, so it really is quite an honor to­ be invited. AA at AA... feels like a natural fit, doesn\'t it?­

David Hartman talks about Transformers Prime

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called David Hartman talks about Transformers Prime.

Following on from the blog update of Jose Lopez, David Hartman has annouced his involvement with ­Transformers Prime on ­Deviant Art­

I\'ve disappeared from posting stuff for quite awhile now. I have been working on a very tight-lipped show as both the supervising director and art director. Well I am now allowed to announce that the show is...

TRANSFORMERS PRIME

...for Hasbro studios. I can not answer any questions now but I will speaking at a panel at the San Diego Comicon along with character designer Jose Lopez and executive producers Alex Kurtzman, Bob Orci and Jeff Kline. Please come by and check out the new show we have been working so hard on. Here is the panel info...


Thursday, 4:30-5:30 Transformers Primeâ€" The talent behind Transformers Prime -- executive producers Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman, and Jeff Kline -- the new animated series from Hasbro Studios, showcase exclusive footage and character reveals followed by a Q&A session. This original series will premiere in 2010 on the new television network The Hub. Room 7AB

This will be the one day I am at the con and will not have a table this year so please come by and introduce yourself after the panel or if you have a copy of my artbook I would be happy to draw a zombie in there.

C.O.N,S. 2010 - Booklet and Programm

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called C.O.N,S. 2010 - Booklet and Programm.

Hello all,

finaly our booklets arieved today and we have the days programm for the C.O.N.S. 2010

We have rented the hall! We have almost booked up them! We have the exclusive figure here! We have invited \"Rampage\"! We have engaged the comic draftsman \"Claude Christ\"! We have introduced our programm to you! We have shown you the badges! We have already sent a lot of tickets! We have not shown only one to you yet! Our booklet, now this comes! Today we show you the booklet, what every visitor of the C.O.N.S., on the 25th of July, free of charge by the entry receives. Now thanks to our sponsor Sacha Mozina the booklets have also arrived with us and here we have the pictures in addition and the programm:

11.00 am Opening
11.30 am Welcoming and introduction of the team
00.00 pm Sale of the C.O.N.S. exclusive figure \"Cobra\"
00.30 pm Start of the BBQ
01.00 pm Jumpstarter challenge
01.30 pm First tombola
02.00 pm Start of the attacktix tournament
03.00 pm Second tombola & End of votings for the contests
04.00 pm Announcement of the winners
05.00 pm End of selling
Aftershow party with rockband \"Rampage\"

Power Core Combiners Wave 3

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Power Core Combiners Wave 3.

entertainmentearth.com has posted a pre-order for the Scout Class Figures of Wave Three of the Transformers Power Core Combiners. The wave is a set of recolours which include.

Darkstream with Razorbeam (a repaint of Skyburst and Chopster), Steelshot with Beacon (formally Bombshock and Backwind), and finally Windburn with Darkray (who used to be Searchlight and Caliburst)

Press Release: ­Auto Assembly 2010 Announces More Guests

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Press Release: ­Auto Assembly 2010 Announces More Guests.

Here is a copy of the latest Auto Assembly 2010 press release.

­Auto Assembly 2010 Announces More Guests!

We\'re less than four weeks away from Auto Assembly 2010 but that hasn\'t stopped us from adding even more to our line-up to make this the best convention we have ever put together...

We are now proud to announce the addition of TWO more guests to the convention in the shape of Jim Sorenson and Bill Forster, writers of the Allspark Almanac and it\'s newly released follow-up! Making their European convention debut, they will be on hand all weekend to meet and talk to fans and sign autographs and they will be taking to the stage on the Sunday to give a presentation and take questions about their work on what is considered to be one of the best Transformers books released for years.

Their appearance at Auto Assembly 2010 has been made possible thanks to the incredibly generous sponsorship from Steve and David Mapes from Transformers At The Moon (www.transformertoys.co.uk) and means that the convention will have THREE major Transformers Animated guests this year, and all of them will be on stage in turn on the Sunday. If you have even the slightest interest in Transformers Animated, you won\'t want to miss this year\'s event!

That\'s not all though, adding to that the convention exclusive edition of IDW\'s Transformers Issue 9 with an exclusive cover by Nick Roche and Liam Shalloo, a concert by Garry Chalk, a live script performance featuring Garry Chalk and Scott McNeil from a BRAND NEW script written exclusively for the convention by Simon Furman, a Saturday night disco and karaoke with singing by Scott McNeil, dealers, 13 confirmed guests with talks, autographs, competitions, workshops, displays, and a video games area showcasing 25 years of Transformers video games... could you ask for anything more?!

The convention is taking place over the weekend of Friday 13th - Sunday 15th August 2010 at the Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre, Birmingham, England. There will be Friday and Saturday evening programmes that are exclusive for weekend attendees and the Saturday evening will play host to a massive musical party, costume competition, and the script and disco / karaoke. And we still have lots more to announce...!

We have frozen the ticket prices for the convention from Auto Assembly 2009 and full weekend tickets are £45 for adults and £35 for children, students and senior citizens, with under 5s admitted free. Family tickets (2 adults and 2 children) are available for £145.

One day tickets for Saturday have sold out, but one day tickets for Sunday are still available and cost £25 for adults, £18 for children, students or senior citizens and under 5\'s as always are free. However as they are limited, if you want to come along for just the day then you need to book NOW!

Because of the rate that bookings are coming in, and the popularity of the one-day passes last year, we cannot guarantee that single day tickets will be available to purchase on the door and it is looking likely that we may not have ANY on-the-door places available for the full weekend so pre-registration this year is a must!

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

We hope to see you all in August 2010.

The Auto Assembly 2010 Team

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

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

Auto Assembly 2010 is also sponsored by:-

Science Fiction Collectables - www.sf-collectables.co.uk
Toyz And Gamez - www.toyzandgamez.co.uk
Big Bad Toy Store - www.bbts.com
3 Darths Comics - www.3darths.co.uk
Hobby Link Japan - www.hlj.com