Transformers Masterpiece Black Rodimus out in Asia

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers Masterpiece Black Rodimus out in Asia.

The Allspark are reporting that Transformers Masterpiece Black Rodimus is now out in Asia.

Released in Asia last week and now arriving to mail boxes in Japan is Masterpiece MP-9B Black Rodimus Convoy!  This figure is a redeco of, you guessed it, MP-9 Rodimus Convoy!  The figure features an all new \'electric\' color scheme sure to please fans.  The e-Hobby version also comes with a special exclusive comic book (which, if the past has taught us anything, will not be included in the general Asian release stocked at most North American retailers).

Simon Furman 2012 Convention Dates

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Simon Furman 2012 Convention Dates.

Simon Furman has updated his blog with information on his 2012 appearances

Yep, hardly has my passport been stowed from the last (and final) convention appearance of 2011 (at Auto Assembly Europe earlier this month), than the 2012 convention calendar starts to fill up! Already, three personal appearances are confirmed, with more to come!

Already locked in are:

10th-11th March: Roll Out, Roll Call 2012 â€" a feast of all things Transformers and G.I. Joe in Southampton (UK), with guests including myself, Larry Hama and Andrew Wildman. For more info, check out their website here.

19th-20th May: Kapow 2 â€" Mark Millar’s extraordinary celebration of all things comic book returns for 2012, with a phenomenal guest list already, with a host of special guests still to be announced! For details, check out the Kapow website here.

3rd-5th August: Auto Assembly â€" the UK’s premier Transformers event, now in posh new digs for 2012. For details, check out the AA website here.

BotCon Email Annoucement

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called BotCon Email Annoucement.

BotCon have sent the following email notification

HEADS UP!
BotCon 2012 location and dates will be announced in the next few days!
You will be able to make your hotel reservations at that time.
Keep watching BotCon.com!
(Convention Registration will not start for several weeks)­

Auto Assembly\'s 12 Days Of Christmas!

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Auto Assembly\'s 12 Days Of Christmas!.

The Auto Assembly team have issued the following press release:

Auto Assembly\'s 12 Days Of Christmas!

It\'s that time of year again when all the shopkeepers are rubbing their hands with glee... sorry, we mean everyone is celebrating and getting ready for the festive season. We\'re all joining in with the Christmas spirit here at Auto Assembly as we bring you The 12 Days Of Christmas...!

Throughout December, we\'ll be bringing you a series of announcements connected to Auto Assembly. We\'re not going to reveal what they are right now but some will be new exclusive videos on our Youtube Channel, others will feature guest announcements, and there will even be some stuff from Auto Assembly Europe as well.

You can see the trailer video on our Youtube Channel here:- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-CiEnioiIA and look our for the first announcement on 1st December!

Don\'t forget that you can book your tickets for Auto Assembly 2012 which is taking place over the weekend of 3rd - 5th August 2012 and will be held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel which is located near Birmingham International Airport, Birmingham, England. As always, the convention will have our usual mix of dealers, guests, workshops, videos, displays, competitions and much more. Our first two confirmed voice actors are Michael Bell and Townsend Coleman who are joining our already growing list of guests and it\'s already shaping up to be a great convention!

If you are interested in attending next year as a dealer, or are interested in sponsoring the convention in any way, please email us at contact@autoassembly.org.uk

Also, if you haven\'t already seen it, our new Transformers fanzine CT Alpha was launched recently and you can download the FREE copy of Issue 0 from its website at www.ct-alpha.com Each issue is packed with fiction, comic strips, articles and is released as a digital download. The first \"proper\" issue is due for release soon with single issue, three issue and six issue subscriptions available starting from just £1.25 for a single copy with proceeds going to the convention.

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

Have a great Christmas and have a Happy New Year!

The Auto Assembly Team

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e-HOBBY Exclusive City Commander Galvatron II

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called e-HOBBY Exclusive City Commander Galvatron II.

e-Hobby have posted a new article in the e-Hobby Magazine Transformers Museum section about the e-HOBBY Exclusive City Commander Galvatron II figure.  The article, which is available in English as well as Japanese, thanks to long time Transformers fan and e-Hobby employee Hydra discusses the figure as well as his secret 5th phrase.

The figure is one of the few e-Hobby toys we do not currently own, we did but we sold him on right away before we could photograph him, but you can still use this site to compare the toy to the original Galvatron, a testshot of the G1 toy (with different crown) and the anime coloured version.

Roll Our Roll Call 3 - Exclusive toy information

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Roll Our Roll Call 3 - Exclusive toy information.

For Roll Out Roll Call 2 one of the big stars for the show was the exclusive limited edition Kraken Bio Armour.
As part of the build up for the 2012 show, we\'ll be trickling out a few hints regarding some of the exclusives ahead of revealing them.

Again these will be limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis for those who advance purchase their tickets.

Hint No.1: I am Red, White & Blue.

KO TOYS Dial and Zaur video review

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called KO TOYS Dial and Zaur video review.

Thanks to Full Metal Hero member Baltmatrix for posting a video review of the KO TOYS Dial and Zaur

When I first laid eyes on this set I had to have it. As a G1 fan I have been lusting after these guys for years but have never had the desire to part with the $200.00 asking price for the originals. I thought that this would be a great way to get the set for cheap. Sadly, this set is not worth the $40.00 asking price. $10.00 or $15.00 yes, but no more than that.

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12 more Beast Wars II Character Model Image galleries available with other 20 characters shown

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called 12 more Beast Wars II Character Model Image galleries available with other 20 characters shown.

We have continue our Character Model gallery updates with 12 new galleries from the Beast Wars II Japanese series.  This update also completed our Beast Wars II Character sheet updates which means the next set of character sheets will be from a different series, you\'ll just have to wait to see which one we\'ve chosen to share with you next.

The new Transformers character model galleries are:

­Scissorboy

Scuba

Seacons

Spacecraft

Starscream

Takotank

Tasmanian Kid

Thrust

Thrustol

Tonbot

Tripredacus

­Weapons

Squirtle-Con 2011 Report

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Squirtle-Con 2011 Report.

The geek-fan event known as \"Squirtle-con 2011\" took place yesterday in the Cambridge area of England.  The one-day fan event featured your usual convention activities such as toy trading, a video games area, episode screening, social discussions and lots of food and drink.  The event also saw two exclusives per attendee that went down a storm with everyone in attendance.

When trading slowed down at the event most of the attendees could be found popping to a local Tesco\'s store to pick up more items.  My brother himself picked up most of the Thundercats 2011 figures in a mad collecting spread.

Final attendee figures are still be collated, but the event was universally deemed a huge success with representatives from the UKs two biggest fan sites Transformers At The Moon and Full Metal Hero both strongly supporting the event.

Pictures from the event till no doubt be doing the rounds on Facebook (other social media sites are also available).  You can read about the hauls of some of the attendees on our message board.

I\'d like to thank the organisers and attendees for a great event and I look forward to the next one

TFCC toy update

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called TFCC toy update.

The Official Transformers Collectors Club has confirmed that their highly anticipated store exclusives, Runabout and the somewhat less anticipated Shattered Glass Drift will be availible for preorder in January 2012. There has yet to be confirmation of the exact date, but the recommendation is if you want to secure these two exclusives, you\'ll need to be a member by January 1st 2012. The estimated ship date is early March.

Runamuck will be the \'Free\' figure for all member in 2012,

Q&A with Transformers Prime\'s Sumalee Montano

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Q&A with Transformers Prime\'s Sumalee Montano .

The Transformers Facebook page has posted a Q&A with Transformers Prime Arcee\'s voice actress, Sumalee Montano. The Q&A covers many interesting questions from fans.

View the full Q&A here.

Maketoys Battle Tanker images

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Maketoys Battle Tanker images.

Transformers Galaxy Facebook page have shared 22 images of the new Maketoys Battle Tanker, the images haev been mirrored on Full Metal Hero.

The Battle Tanker is an upgrade kit for Universe Prime to make him more like the original Transformers Generation Two Laser Rod Optimus Prime toy.  Expect a Black Battle Convoy / Scourgekit later.

Hyper Hobby December 2011 Scans

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Hyper Hobby December 2011 Scans.

MODxTOYS have scans from Hyper Hobby December 2011.  The scan provids a new look at several recently released and soon to be released Takara figures:

• DA-28 Striker Optimus Prime and his store give-a-way incentive battle blades
• DD-09 Human Alliance Soundwave with Laserbeark and Dylan Gould
• CV-26 Cyberverse Legion Soundwave
• DA-34 Deluxe Leadfoot
• DA-33 Deluxe Air Raid
• Encore Devastator
• Lucky Draw Gold Chrome Plated Voyager Sentinel Prime

We are waiting on scans from TV Magazine December 2011, as the December issues include draw prizes.

Dealers tables allocations are going very quickly for Auto Assembly 2012

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Dealers tables allocations are going very quickly for Auto Assembly 2012 .

Dealers tables allocations are going very quickly for Auto Assembly 2012 and bookings for them are already close to that of Auto Assembly 2011! Tables are still available for dealers who are interested but you’ll need to book sooner rather than later to get the best spots in the hall! We will need to know how many tables you are interested in booking along with prompt payment so we can make sure we can fit you in! For those of you who are regular dealers who haven’t been in touch yet, please do not assume that we have automatically reserved space for you as tables will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

If you want to book table space at the convention, you can get the form here.

The Ark Addendum - Rumbles Transform and Cheetors Badge

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called The Ark Addendum - Rumbles Transform and Cheetors Badge.

Jim Sorenson, who we recently announced will be in attendance at Roll Out Roll Call 2012, has updated his blog with a new Ark Addendum entry entitled \"Rumble\'s Transform and Cheetor\'s Badge\".

As you van probably guess the entry contains the character model for the transformation sequence of Rumble from the Generation One cartoon, where as Cheetor\'s badge is his suppose to be the police badge he would use within the Transformers Animated universe

From drawing board to store shelf: The development of a Transformers toy

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called From drawing board to store shelf: The development of a Transformers toy.

Nevermore has put together an interesting article on Starblight called From drawing board to store shelf: The development of a Transformers toy

... the first part of a multi-part article series in which I (Nevermore) will attempt to explain the development process of a Transformers toy. As my basis for this compilation, I use various materials which have made their way into the fandom one way or another over the years, for example via Japanese sourcebooks or BotCon presentations. In addition, there are various details which have come up from Q&A rounds with Hasbro at BotCon or as part of the (discontinued) Q&A program for fan sites. In some instances, I also use information gathered from conversations with (usually former) Hasbro employees.

If this article interests you then make sure you come to Roll Out Roll Call 2012, as there are several panels on this type of content.

Two more LA based guests confirmed for Roll Out Roll Call 2012

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Two more LA based guests confirmed for Roll Out Roll Call 2012.

Two more LA-based guests announced for Roll Out / Roll Call 2012!

We\'re 16 weeks away from Europe\'s largest combined G.I-Joe / Action ­Force and Transformers show Roll Out / Roll Call 2012 and it is with great pleasure that Transformers At The Moon can exclusively reveal the names of two more guests for the show.

The pair are long time fans of both Transformers and G.I-Joe / Action Force and will be making only their second appearance at a European Convention.  They are well known within the fan communities of both franchises as well as generally being two of the nicest and most interesting people you could meet.  Have you guest who they are yet?

That\'s right, the guests are none other than Jim Sorenson andd Bill Forster, writers of the both the Allspark Almanac books, the Ark Books (all three of them) and most recently Allspark Almanac Addendum (published within issue 6 of the Timelines comic that re-printed The Stunti-con Job).  Jim and Bill will be on hand all weekend to meet, great, sign, and generally hang out with fans of both shows as well as taking to the stage over the weekend to give a presentation and take question on both Transformers and G.I-Joe.

Jim and Bill were extremely popular guests when we bought them over for Auto Assembly 2010 and we have been keen on bringing them back to the UK for another show.  At the same time they are both as keen, if not more so, to come back to the UK and meet up with everyone again and so brings us all great pleasure to have them back on these shores for a show that covers not just Transformers but also G.I-Joe, a series that both these men care about.

So if you were unsure whether to attend Roll Out Roll Call 2012 in Southampton next March, then I hope that this announcement will convince you to attend the event and support it.

Roll Out / Roll Call 2012 is the UK Fan Show Convention dedicated to Transformers, Action Force & GI Joe which will be taking place over the weekend of the 10th-11th March 2012 at Southampton\'s largest hotel, Jurys Inn overlooking East Park.  It will be the third show for the event and is organised primarily by Dave Tree of All The Cool Stuff.  Everyone helping out organise and promote the event is very proud to welcome some very special guests from the world of Transformers, Action Force & GI-Joe including Larry Hama (1st UK show), Simon Furman, Andrew Wildman, Robert Atkins (1st UK show), Jon Goode (1st UK show), Jim Sorenson and Bill Forster.  There are still at least three special guests to be announced, so stay tuned to the websites at the bottom of this announcement for all the latest news.

There will also be special presentations and panels on the toys, comics and cartoons from special guest presenters, plus in addition there will be show exclusives and trading affiliates, who will be attending the show with a host of the latest, and in some cases, unique range of merchandise.

Tickets will be on limited availability, so please book in advance to avoid disappointment. Tickets will go on sale soon.

RollOut Roll Call 2012
10th - 11th March 2012
Jurys Inn, Southampton

Twitter: @rolloutrollcall
Facebook: All The Cool Stuff­
Website:  AllTheCoolStuff

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Pics from previous events can be found on the facebook pages:

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Each show has got bigger and better and we hope many of you will be able to join us for the next one in March 2012.

13 more Beast Wars II character model galleries now online

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called 13 more Beast Wars II character model galleries now online.

We have continue our Character Model gallery updates with 11 new and two update image galleries.  All of the character models are from the Beast Wars II Japanese series which was released on DVD for the first time last month.

The character models now available cover the letters G through P and are Galvatron, Gigastorm, Hellscream, Ikard, Lio Convoy, \"Logos and Lists\", Magnaboss, Mantis, Max-B, Megastorm, Moon and Powerhug

Transformers Prime Toys confirmed for Jan 2012 UK Release Date

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers Prime Toys confirmed for Jan 2012 UK Release Date.

Kapow-Toys have posted a short announcement on their Facebook page confirming that the Transformers Prime figures will be released within the United Kingdom in Januray 2012.  The first wave will in­clude Optimus Prime, Bulkhead, Arcee, CliffJumper, Starscream and more.

Transformers Prime Optimus Prime and Bulkhead toy galleries at FullMetalHero

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers Prime Optimus Prime and Bulkhead toy galleries at FullMetalHero.

Fellow UK based site FullMetalHero.com have posted two galleries of upcoming Transformers Prime figures Optimus Prime and Bulkhead.  The toys, when they are officially released, will be available via their store Kapow-Toys.

You can view the galleries here and here.

More details on the Transformers film trilogy signature edition

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called More details on the Transformers film trilogy signature edition.

Nelson, Michael Bay\'s Shoot For The Edit administrator, has posted some details on the ShootForTheEdit­ forums regarding the Transformers film trilogy set called \"the Signature Edition\".

A little update on the Signature Edition Transformers set:

• There will only be 5,000 made.
• They will be autographed by Bay.
• Will be sold on Amazon.com and another US retailer.
• They will contain the 3 TF Blu-ray movies + behind the scenes stuff.
• It will be out in December.

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For those who reside outside the US who want in (since Amazon US doesn\'t ship internationally), I will buy a batch and ship them to you. Retail price + shipping & handling to be determined. You must have a Paypal account.

TakaraTomy publish interview with designers Hironori Kobayashi, Hisashi Yuki and Hisao Nishimoto

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called TakaraTomy publish interview with designers Hironori Kobayashi, Hisashi Yuki and Hisao Nishimoto.

­TakaraTomy have published a video on their YouTube channel with a video featuring their designers Hironori Kobayashi, Hisashi Yuki and Hisao Nishimoto discussing the Transformers figures Striker Optimus Prime, Leader Sentinel Prime as well as the Cyberverse series. The video can be viewed below and contains subtitles in English for non-Japanese speaker.

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Alexander Kubalsky Concept Art

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Alexander Kubalsky Concept Art.

Alexander Kubalsky has created a profile on DeviantArt which includes concept art for the Transformers Classics toys, Transformers Real Gear and Transformers Movie Toys along with Transformers Animated transformations as well as Classics for Hot Rod.

here are some concept sketches and photos of Transformers related work up. Some interesting behind the scenes drawings.

Lego Movie Confirmed

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Lego Movie Confirmed.

Nothing Transformers related, but we\'ve been talking about this for years with freinds .. a Lego Movie

Warner Bros gives the long-rumoured project the green light; 2014 release date set.

2014 will see the release of the first ever Lego movie. A specific release date is still to be announced.

The finished work will reportedly be a mix of animation with live action scenes and will be \'80 per cent Lego\'.

Australian effects company vfx-toon will produce the animation with Phil Lord and Chris Miller â€" the team behind 2009\'s CGI hit Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs - writing the script.

The movie looks set to provide another boost to the Lego brand. The partnership between Warner and Lego has already seen the construction toy spun into a series of CG-animated cartoons and a successful line of video games based on licences like Star Wars and Pirates of the Caribbean.

More Roll Out Roll Call guests to be annouced this week

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called More Roll Out Roll Call guests to be annouced this week.

Stay tuned this week as we\'ll be exclusively annoucing more guests for Roll Out Roll Call 2012 - the premier crossbrand, Action Force / GI-Joe / Transformers convention.

The guests will be making their RORC debut and are flying in from Los Angeles ....

The Ark Addendum - Ravage\'s Transform and The AllSpark Almanac Addendum!

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called The Ark Addendum - Ravage\'s Transform and The AllSpark Almanac Addendum! .

Jim Sorenson posted a new The Ark Addendum yesterday called \"The Ark Addendum - Ravage\'s Transform and The AllSpark Almanac Addendum! \" which, as you could have guessed from the title, focuses on the transformation of the Decepticon spy Ravage as well as containing some information on the new AllSpark Almanac content that will feature in the Transformers Timelines publication of this years Botcon comic The Stunticon Job.

If you like character models do not forget to check out the ones we posted yesterday from Beast Wars II as we will be adding more later on this afternoon

Video review of Voyager Class Transformers Prime Optimus Prime

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Video review of Voyager Class Transformers Prime Optimus Prime.

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Popular YouTube poster Peaugh has posted a video review of the Transformers Prime Voyager Class Optimus Prime figure on the video sharing website. You can view the video below.

More Beast Wars II Character Sheets now available. Letters B and D

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called More Beast Wars II Character Sheets now available. Letters B and D.

Our Summer Special of updates continues here at Transformers At The Moon, even though we are now well into the Autumn / Fall, with the latest addition of Character Models from our collection.  This evening\'s updates continues our recent theme of commemorating the DVD release of Beast Wars II by publishing the character models from the show and, as such, we are proud to bring you the following new galleries.

Beast Wars II Backgrounds - This gallery contains 62 scans of backgrounds from the show.  Some of the sheets you will notice have been coloured, by hand, this was not done by ourselves.

BB - We have published 5 scans of character models for BB, one of which is an early concept art.

Big Horn - We have published 19 sheets of character models of the Cybertron known as Big Horn.

Bigmoss - You can now find an image gallery containing the 5 character models for the Insectron Bigmoss.

Dirge - You can find 7 character models of the Destron Dirge from the Beast Wars II show.

Dirge-gun-  During the Beast Wars II series Dirge gets upgraded into Dirge-gun and so you can also find 5 character models of that character

Diver was one of the original members of Leo Convoy\'s Cybertron\'s and now 11 character models of the little green frog are available for you to view.

Drillnuts - Drillnuts is another member of the Insectrons and was a toy that we purchased whilst at Auto Assembly 2011, so we actually owned his character model before we owned the toy.

Translation of the Generation Book 2011 Vol1 interview with Kabaya Staff

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Translation of the Generation Book 2011 Vol1 interview with Kabaya Staff.

TFW2005.com have posted a translation of the interview with Kabaya staff members Mr. Koutaro Hayashi and Mr. Masakazu Kunimitsu which was published in the Transformers Generation Book 2011 Volume 2.

Knock-Off Headmaster Weirdwolf to be released in the next 6 weeks

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Knock-Off Headmaster Weirdwolf to be released in the next 6 weeks.

­KOToys.com recently announced that a Knock-Off Weirdwolf will be released before the end of the year. The figure will also be released at the same time as another knock-off set of knock-off Headmaster heads.  Both toys followup from the release of Abominus who will be released at any time.

You can view all of the images of this figure here and we suggest comparing them to the original toy so you can tell the difference. You can also find a selection of images below.

For those not keeping up with the knock-off releases the recently released fake Japanese Dinosaur cassettes are already being sold on Yahoo Japan as the originals for high prices which is a trend that is expected to continue over the coming months as well as spreading to western auction sites such as eBay­

New images of KO Toys PowerRat figure

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called New images of KO Toys PowerRat figure.

­KOToys.com have posted lots of new images of their upcoming recoloured knock-off Transformers figure Powerrat.  Powerrat is a recoloured version of the CHSM Powerglide toy painted up, with decals, to look like the Cobra Rattler from G.I-Joe.  You can view some of the images below, but we advise you to drop by the KOToys forum to view all of the images.

The figure will be avai­lable to order soon and is limited to 300 pieces.

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Better Translation of e-Hobby\'s Macrocosmic Seekers online at e-Hobby Magazine

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Better Translation of e-Hobby\'s Macrocosmic Seekers online at e-Hobby Magazine.

If you follow us on Twitter, and you should, then you would have noticed that earlier today we re-tweet a tweet by e-Hobby that announced that they have now published a better translation of their Macrocosmic Seekers comic on the e-Hobby Magazine website.  The comic came with the their exclusive 3-packs.  You can view the first parts here.

Transformers The Ride Video

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers The Ride Video.

A new video for Transformers:The Ride has been posted on YouTube.  You can watch the video below

Clear Make Toys Giant Devasttor images

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Clear Make Toys Giant Devasttor images.

MakeToys have updated their site with clear images of Giant (Devastator) in combined form as well as individual robot and vehicle modes.

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Video review of Transformers Animated Electrostatic Soundwave

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Video review of Transformers Animated Electrostatic Soundwave.

YouTuber­ MichSantona has let us know, via our message board, that he has posted a video review of the unreleased Transformers Animated Electrostatic Soundwave figure on the video sharing network. You can watch the video on YouTube here, o by using the embedded video below.

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Generations Dark Shadow and Junkheap images

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Generations Dark Shadow and Junkheap images.

Facebook users Hobbybase & lowbcousin have posted 2 new in hand images of the upcoming Transformers Generations toys Dark Shadow (Black Shadow) as well as Junkheap.

Roll Our Roll Call 3 Guest Reminder

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Roll Our Roll Call 3 Guest Reminder.

It\'s 5 months until the biggest celebration of Action Force / GI Joe outside of the US, and the site of the ONLY show dedicated to Transformers and their Real American Hero friends, Roll Out Roll Call 3.  So I thought i\'d remind you of reasons to visit Southampton in the UK.

Guests

1. Larry Hama - writer of GI Joe (Comics, Profile cards) - first ever appearance in the UK
2. Simon Furman - writer of Transformers (by that time heavily into Transformers 81 - 100)
   
3. Andy Wildman - artist (at that time heavily into Transformers 81 - 100)
4. Robert Akin - worked in comics on titles such as: G.I. Joe, Snake Eyes, Heroes For Hire, - first ever appearance in the UK
   
5. John Good - Transformers G1 Packaging Artist + GI Joe Packaging Artist
   
6. tba
   
7. tba 

Panels

1. The History of Action Force - A retrospective look back at the development of the Action Force toy line, from it\'s early Palitoy inception, through International Heroes to GI-Joe.
   
2. Leave No Man Behind - insite into never made Action Force toys
3. Cosplay Contest
4. Customs Competition
5. more exclusive panels to be annouced
   

Dealers

Transformers and GI-Joe / Action Force dealers galore, with third party products for sale and other toy lines

Stephen Baskerville set for TF 80.5

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Stephen Baskerville set for TF 80.5.

The Underbase at FullMetalHero interviewed John Barber in which he confirmed that Marvel UK inker Stephen Baskerville will be returning to reunite the trinity for Transformers Classics.

Andrew Wildman mentioned at Auto Assembly that it was something they hoped to do and now it\'s confirmed.

Transformers At The Moon is back on Google+

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers At The Moon is back on Google+.

Now that Google have officially launched Googke+ for business, Transformers At The Moon is back on the Social Network website. Yes those of you who have been on Google Plus for the last 5 months probably remember that we had a page for about 3 weeks back in June / July until the page was pulled along with companies such as Marvel and Disney. Well now we are back with a dedicated page which you can use to find us. Simply click the button below and add us to your circles.
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e-Hobby post an article on the background of their exclusive minibot recolours

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called e-Hobby post an article on the background of their exclusive minibot recolours.

E-Hobby Magazine have posted an article that contains details on the backgrounds of their 2004 exclusive set of G1 Gobots. The article, which is available in English, can be found here.

Koujin Oono Interview on Generation 1 Unicron

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Koujin Oono Interview on Generation 1 Unicron.

­­TFW2005.com board members SydneyY and Masabon have posted a translation of the interview with Koujin Oono that was published within the Transformers Generations 2011 vol.2 which you can read over on their website.

Interviews with Sumalee Montano and Tania Gunadi

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Interviews with Sumalee Montano and Tania Gunadi.

BWFT has posted interviews with Transformers Prime voice actors Sumalee Montano and Tania Gunadi, who voice Arcee and Miko respectively. The full interviews can be viewed at the following links: Sumalee Montano, Tania Gunadi

New images of Transformers Prime Starscream

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called New images of Transformers Prime Starscream.

Transformers Galaxy have posted some pictures of the upcoming Transformers Prime Starscream figure to their ­Facebook Group page.  To view the images simply follow the link to the original source.

Another Roll Out Roll Call 2012 guest announced

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Another Roll Out Roll Call 2012 guest announced.

Our thanks go out to Dave Tree for letting us know that if you take a trip over and listen to Episode 28 of What\'s On Joe Mind, you will find out who is the 5th guest for Roll Out Roll Call: A fancast about the world of GI Joe » What\'s on JOE Mind?.

Along with Larry Hama & Robert Atkins, this new guest is another first for a UK show and is someone that is related to both Transformers and G.I-Joe.

We can also confirm that this will not be the last guests announced for the show, so stay with us as the excitement grows

Black Shadow and Junkheap due within 2 weeks

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Black Shadow and Junkheap due within 2 weeks.

Kapow Toys have posted on Facebook and their collectors site ­FullMetalHero.com that they will be receiving their stock of the highly anticipated Black Shadow and Junkheap figures the week commencing 14th November.  You can find links to their pre-order pages below,­

Black Shadow - here
Junkheap - ­here

Travelodge offers discount rate for Roll Out Roll Call Period

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Travelodge offers discount rate for Roll Out Roll Call Period.

Thinking of attending Roll Out Roll Call 2012, the UK\'s premier Action Force and Transformers combined fan event, then you will be interested in reading a post by AnnieM over at BloodForTheBaron

\"The Travelodge sale is now on:

Southampton Travelodge has rooms for the weekend at reduced rates
Friday - £15.00 per room
Saturday - £25.50 per room
Sunday - £15.00 per room

Parking is available at £3 per 24 hours

The Travelodge is only half a mile\'s walk from the Jury\'s Inn

Bookings are NON-REFUNDABLE.

If you visit the Travelodge website, don\'t use the \"quick book\" function for these prices, but rather use the \"sale\" button on the left hand side. Using the \"quick book\" gives substantially higher rates for the Friday and Sunday nights

Because Travelodge make it difficult to book more than one night at a time on their sale promo pages, you might want to click here http://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/info?hotelId=66 and any dates you enter will be listed at the correct sale prices\"

If you are not sure about attending Roll Out Roll Call, which takes place over the 10th and 11th of March 2012 at The Jury\'s Inn in Southampton, England, with the show promising bringing together fans and collectors of both Transformers and Action Force / G.I-Joe together under one roof. The first two \"guests of honour\" were announced as being two legendary writers, GI-Joe A Real American Hero writer Larry Hama (who will be signing for the first time in the UK) and Transformers & Action Force writer Simon Furman.

The show will also feature a cosplay contents, have exclusive figures produced just for the event as well as holding behind the scenes panels giving you a greater insight into the shows and toylines with information you may have never seen before.  More guests and panels will be announced over the coming weeks including some big news for Transformers fans so stay with us as well as Blood For The Baron and The NerdSphere for all the latest on this show. 

Transformers Prime Darkness Rising DVD Signing Update

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers Prime Darkness Rising DVD Signing Update.

Wanted to update the list of Transformers Prime Cast & Crew who will be signing at Emerald Knights on December 10th at 1pm.

Tania Gunadi - the voice of Miko
Andy Pessoa - the voice of Raf

Check out www.ekcomicsandgames.com for all the latest info!

Jason
Emerald Knights

Transformers Prime DVD signing

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

My store Emerald Knights Comics and Games is hosting a Transformers Prime Darkness Rising DVD Signing on Saturday December 10th at 1pm. Entry to the event will be purchase of the DVD (MSRP 14.99) from us. Our guests will include

David Hartman- Supervising Director / Art Director
Jose Lopez- Character Designer / Supervisor
Vince Toyama- BG Designer/ Supervisor
Christophe Vacher- Color Design Supervisor
Shaunt Nigoghossian - Director /SB Artist
Todd Waterman - Director / SB Artist
Walter Gatus - Character Designer


Please let us know if you have any other question and we will be happy to answer them!

Thank you,
Jason Enright
Emerald Knights Comcis and Games
4116 W. Burbank Blvd.
Burbank CA 91505

www.ekcomcisandgames.com

Ultimate Optimus Prime now under fifty pounds at Smyths

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Ultimate Optimus Prime now under fifty pounds at Smyths.

Our thanks go out to Mr Neurie for letting us know, via twitter, that Smyths have reduced the Ultimate Optimus Prime figure to £49.99, yes that is an incredible £40 off!  You can view an image of the toy at this  price below.

More Beast Wars II Concept Art

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called More Beast Wars II Concept Art.

­Our Beast Wars II celebration continues with more exclsuive Beast Wars II Concept Art.  This time, in Sesame Street style, we focus on the letter A.

• ­Character Designs for Alien
• Character Designs for Artimus
• Character Designs for Apache
• Character Designs for Autocrusher
• Character Designs for Autojetter
• Character Designs for Autolauncher
• Character Designs for Autostinger