Botcon 2012 Tracks revealed

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Botcon 2012 Tracks revealed.

Botcon have revealed their 2nd 2012 exclusive figure as the evil Tracks.  We predicted the figure uses the Transformers Universe Tracks mold but is recoloured red like Road Rage, the E-Hobby exclusive figure. Tracks is from the Shattered Glass universe which is why he is an evil Autobot

Do not be surprised if you find a black version is also released as an additional toy at some stage. You can view the images below.

Perfect Effects Lio Convoy and Big Convoy on the way!

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Perfect Effects Lio Convoy and Big Convoy on the way!.

The team behind the Perfect Effect line of third party Transformers products, have posted an update on their blog that contains a teaser image of both Lio Convoy (Beast Wars II) and Big Convoy (Beast Wars Neo).  Does this means that both of these characters will be seeing a 3rd party release?  Most probably. If that happens, then you can expect to see black recolours based on their BWII and BWNeo recoloured figures as well as potentially a Flash and Galva-Leo Convoy version.

Credit to FullMetal­Hero.com for the link.

Feb 2012 issue of Hyper Hobby now available

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Feb 2012 issue of Hyper Hobby now available.

The February 2012 issue of Hyper Hobby Magazine is now on sale in Japan.  You can view a copy of the cover below but the issue covers the same content as Figure King as well as KeroKero Ace with the content being the Transformers Prime: First Edition figures, the Arms Micron and Kero Scream.

The magazine is available now in Japanese stores as well as on Amazon.jp and US and European import stores

14 more Japanese Hobby Magazine galleries now available

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called 14 more Japanese Hobby Magazine galleries now available.

As the year draws to a close I thought I would continue a theme we started for this year back in April of adding a backlog of Japanese Hobby magazine image galleries.  As such you can now find 14 more galleries for your viewing pleasure.

The image galleries are of:

1. Figure King 142
2. Figure King 143
3. Figure King 160
4. Figure King 161
5. Figure King 162
6. Figure King 163
7. Figure King 165
8. Figure King 166
9. Figure King 167
   
10. Hyper Hobby December 2009
11. Hyper Hobby Jan 2010
12. Hyper Hobby November 2011
    
13. TV Boy (Terebi Kun) Feb 2010
14. TV Boy November 2011

BotCon Gigatron, tank mode plus more

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called BotCon Gigatron, tank mode plus more.

The Official BotCon facebook page just posted clear images of the BotCon 2012 exclusive Gigatron \"The Overlord\" toy.

Botcon 2012 exclusive Gigatron aka the Overlord revealed

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Botcon 2012 exclusive Gigatron aka the Overlord revealed.

Botcon have updated their website with a video, hosted on YouTube, that reveals the first of their Botcon 2012 exclusive Transformers Invasion figures.   The first figure to be revealed is Gigatron, who really is Overlord but they could not get the name, a repaint of the Voyager Class Transformer Revenge of the Fallen Bludgeon toy with a new head sculpt  You can watch the video below as well as finding some stills of the toy.

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Update on the Jet Fair Chinese Factory working conditions

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Update on the Jet Fair Chinese Factory working conditions.

Recently we reported a news story regarding allegations regarding factory conditions at a factory in China called Jet Fair that Hasbro used to produce many of their products including Transformers. Well Hasbro issued a press release on the 22nd of December regarding the factory, a copy of which you can view below.

Hasbro Inc. Statement Regarding NGO Allegations on Factory Conditions

Immediately following some unsubstantiated allegations posted by an outside group regarding working conditions at the Jet Fair factory, Hasbro, together with ICTI, deployed a team to investigate, as we take such claims very seriously. Following an unannounced, nine-hour inspection of the facility this past week, we are satisfied that Jet Fair meets with Hasbro\'s rigorous requirements.

While Hasbro is committed to continual improvement in all facets of corporate social responsibility, including continued ethical product manufacturing at Jet Fair and all factories that produce Hasbro products, the inflammatory allegations made by the NGO in their report were unsubstantiated by our investigation. As a matter of course, Hasbro will continue to monitor conditions at Jet Fair and all of our factories.

The Company has a strong track record and has had long-standing policies and processes in place for years to help ensure good working conditions, including health and safety, at factories making our products. We strive to conduct business throughout our supply chain in accordance with the highest ethical standards, and we utilize not only ICTI-- but also our own on-the-ground workforce-- to monitor social compliance.

For more information about Hasbro\'s comprehensive corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities, including more detail regarding Hasbro\'s policies and practices related to ethical product manufacturing, please visit Hasbro.com/csr.

You can vierw the original press release at http://csr.hasbro.com/new01-news.php.

Other investigations have been made into the author of the report which bring into question his track record. As well known and respected Transformers related researcher Nevermore points out the writer of the report was already found just last week to have written a similar report about another Chinese factory where he had made some unsubstantiated claims as well. http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/22/kardashian-family-sweatshop-claims-not-true/, http://www.tmz.com/2011/12/21/kim-kardashian-factory-china-slave-labor-tmz-live/#.Tvnnppd6hIG. Whilst there may still be truth to the original report, these latest twist do back up Hasbro\'s stance.

Our thanks go out to Nevermore for the update on the story.­

FrogScream release with the current issue of KeroKero ACe

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called FrogScream release with the current issue of KeroKero ACe.

The latest issue of the Japanese magazine aimed at boys aged between 9 and 13 called ケロケロエース, pronounced KeroKero Ace, ­was release today that comes complete with their exclusive green recolour of Transformers EX Collection Movie Starscream.  The toy, officially known as Keroscream (Frog Scream)­ features in a ­four page colour comic story by Naoto Tsushima which details the story behind the birth of the Frog Scream. Natoto Tsushima posted a preview image on his pixiv.net account which we have mirrored at the end of this story.

As well as coming with the toy and the mini-manga, the magazine also contains a \"Custom Sticker Frog Scream Contest\" which uses a sticket that accompanies the magazine. You can enter as many times as you like with the winners receiving autographs as well as an exclusive gold Lucky Draw Megatron.

The magazine also features the upcoming Transformers Prime, Transformers United and Transformers Arms Campaign figures.

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Information and images from the December 2011 issue of Figure King Magazine

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Information and images from the December 2011 issue of Figure King Magazine.

toy-world.com.hk scanned and uploaded the latest issue of Figure King prior to Christmas. The issue contained new images of the soon-to-be released Transformers Prime and Transformers United figures which include a preview image of the re-issued classics Rodimus figure that can now hold a Mini-con.  The full toys shown are:

Transformers United:

• UN-23 Rodimus Prime
• UN-24 Warpath
• UN-25 G2 Megatron
• UN-26 Thunderwing
• UN-27 Windcharger/Wipeout

Transformers Prime \"First Edition\":

• Voyager Optimus Prime
• Voyager Bulkhead
• Deluxe Bumblebee
• Deluxe Cliffjumper
• Deluxe Arcee
• Deluxe Megatron
• Deluxe Starscream
• Deluxe Vehicon

Campaign Arms Microns:

• Blowpipe
• Aimless
• Autobot Peaceman

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Merry Christmas

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas to all from all at Transformers At The Moon.  We hope that everyone, no matter their believes, has a wonderful time over the holiday season.

BotCon 2010 guide and toys annouced

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called BotCon 2010 guide and toys annouced.

BotCon have updated their website with the brochure for BotCon 2012. The brochure announces that the theme is once again Shattered Glass, only this year the Shattered Glass universe enters the Classic Universe.

The first six toys have been announced as

1. Shattered Glass Ultra Magnus (Classic Laser Prime mold)
2. Shattered Glass Soundwave (what appears to be Classic Ironhide mold)
3. Shattered Treadshot (hopefully based on the Action Master, if so a Megatron repaint)
4. Shattered Glass Tracks (Red version of Classics Tracks most likely)
5. Classics \"Overlord\" Gigatron (if this is meant to be Overlord, then probably a Straxus repaint)
6. Clasics Metal Hawk (probably a Thunderwing repaint)

Auto Assembly\'s 12 Days Of Christmas - Day Twelve - A Third Guest Of Honour Paul Eiding

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Auto Assembly\'s 12 Days Of Christmas - Day Twelve - A Third Guest Of Honour Paul Eiding.

Auto Assembly\'s 12 Days Of Christmas - Day Twelve - A Third Guest Of Honour

Day Twelve of Auto Assembly\'s Twelve Days Of Christmas is here and it\'s the one you\'ve been waiting for... our third guest of honour. We\'re not going to say anything else, we\'ll just leave it to them to say it for themselves...

­http://youtu.be/lD7dqWcUPxQ

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As an extra Christmas present to all of you, our special Christmas sale on tickets for Auto Assembly 2012 where you can get adult weekend passes for just £35, saving over 20% on the normal price is being EXTENDED until 31st December 2011 so there has never been a better time to book your tickets for the convention, and the same extension also applies for our previous offer for Dealers! For more details on Auto Assembly or to book your tickets, visit the website at www.autoassembly.org.uk and for all the latest news on Auto Assembly Europe, visit www.autoassemblyeurope.eu

Have a great Christmas and have a Happy New Year!

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Two more Transformers comic titles launching in January from IDW

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Two more Transformers comic titles launching in January from IDW.

TWO ALL-NEW TRANSFORMERS SERIES DEBUTING IN JANUARY

“Two Titles, One Universe”


Two Series to follow shattering TRANSFORMERS: THE DEATH OF OPTIMUS PRIME issue in December

San Diego, CA (December 21, 2011)â€" Launching in January, IDW Publishing is proud to offer TRANSFORMERS and comics fans everywhere two new ongoing TRANSFORMERS comics series-- TRANSFORMERS: MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE and TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE. Under license from Hasbro, the two interrelated series are a direct continuation of IDW’s CHAOS event and spring directly out of the special TRANSFORMERS: THE DEATH OF OPTIMUS PRIME issue releasing in comic stores and online on December 21st. Both series will appeal to existing TRANSFORMERS fans and new readers. Featuring two great stories under one TRANSFORMERS comic universe, each series offers never-before-seen action, new threats and new villains that both current readers and those new to the series will enjoy.

“The response to the TRANSFORMERS ongoing series has been phenomenal,” says IDW senior editor John Barber. “This relaunch is a chance to jump onboard for anybody who might have been missing out. We’ve got big stories planned, and there’s never been a better time to read TRANSFORMERS.”

Created as a stepping on point for both fans of super-heroic and science fiction comics, as well as fans of the TRANSFORMERS characters, TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE and TRANSFORMERS: MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE each explore the new status quo coming out of IDW’s CHAOS event including BUMBLEBEE’s new leadership position for all TRANSFORMERS. The war between AUTOBOT and DECEPTICON is over, and now the hard part begins. In the new world of CYBERTRON, there are only two choices: stay or go.

Helmed by writer James Roberts with art and covers by Nick Roche, RODIMUS calls on his fellow AUTOBOTS to leave CYBERTRON in search of the KNIGHTS OF CYBERTRON in TRANSFORMERS: MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE. This lost tribe of TRANSFORMERS characters is, according to legend, the guardian of the original Cybertronian culture and RODIMUS and his followers begin a quest that will stretch to the farthest reaches of the galaxy to find the KNIGHTS and restore CYBERTRON to its past glory.

TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE, written by John Barber, with art and covers by Andrew Griffith, follows BUMBLEBEE and the AUTOBOTS remaining on CYBERTRON. Without OPTIMUS PRIME, BUMBLEBEE finds himself in command of a world gone mad. TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DIGUISE brings readers through the struggle to rebuild CYBERTRON as the AUTOBOTS, DECEPTICONS and civilian TRANSFORMERS, who don’t distinguish between the other two groups, all vie for control.

Each series will feature four interconnecting covers for issue #1. Marcele Matere creates the Cybertronian mosaic for TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DIGUISE, with Alex Milne bringing the explorers to life for TRANSFORMERS: MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE.

These two new, action-packed series are the direct result of IDW’s CHAOS event, culminating in December’s TRANSFORMERS: THE DEATH OF OPTIMUS PRIME and TRANSFORMERS #31.

In addition to the print editions, IDW’S TRANSFORMERS comics are available digitally through Apple’s App Store in the free TRANSFORMERS app, which features every TRANSFORMERS comic in one place. Many TRANSFORMERS comics are available in the Sony Digital Comics store.

TRANSFORMERS #31 ($3.99, 32 pages; full color) will be available in December 2011. Diamond order code OCT11 0323.

TRANSFORMERS: THE DEATH OF OPTIMUS PRIME ($3.99, 32 pages; full color) will be available in December 2011. Diamond order code OCT11 0326.

TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE #1 ($3.99, 32 pages; full color) will be available in January 2012. Diamond order code NOV11 0260.

TRANSFORMERS: MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE #1 ($3.99, 32 pages; full color) will be available in January 2012. Diamond order code NOV11 0264.

TRANSFORMERS comics are available for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch through the Apple App Store.



Visit IDWPublishing.com to learn more about the company and its top-selling books.


About IDW Publishing
IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. Renowned for its diverse catalog of licensed and independent titles, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry, including: Hasbro’s The TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE, Paramount’s Star Trek; HBO’s True Blood; the BBC’s DOCTOR WHO; Toho’s Godzilla; and comics and trade collections based on novels by worldwide bestselling author, James Patterson. IDW is also home to the Library of American Comics imprint, which publishes classic comic reprints; Yoe! Books, a partnership with Yoe! Studio.

IDW’s original horror series, 30 Days of Night, was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release. More information about the company can be found at IDWPublishing.com.


About Hasbro
Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company providing children and families around the world with a wide-range of immersive entertainment offerings based on the Company’s world class brand portfolio. From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, video games and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its customers through the strategic leveraging of well-known and beloved brands such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and MONOPOLY. The Hub, Hasbro’s multi-platform joint venture with Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) launched on October 10, 2010. The online home of The Hub is www.hubworld.com. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. © 2011 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.


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Transformers Prime Concept Art from Christopher Vacher

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers Prime Concept Art from Christopher Vacher.

Christopher Vacher has updated his DeviantArt account with some new Transformers Prime concept artwork. The art features Orion Pax pleading in the Cybertron council halls, the Unicron Spark Chamber and Dynamo being held in the Nemesis Cargo hold. You can view the artwork by following the link at the start of this article.

Credit to ­Seibertron.com for the news story.

Do not forget to check out our Transformers Prime dedciated site at Transformers-Prime.com for the news story.

Nelson teases 7 disc live-action Transformers Movie trilogy Blu-Ray boxset

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Nelson teases 7 disc live-action Transformers Movie trilogy Blu-Ray boxset.

Nelson, the administrator over on Michael Bay\'s Shoot for the Edit website, has posted some new information on the upcoming Transformers: Dark of the Moon 3D Blu-Ray Edition as well as revealing the initial details of a 7-disc blu-ray box set that will contain all three of the live action films.

The details he announced regarding the 3D Blu-Ray edition of Transformers: Dark of the Moon was that it will be a four-disc set, released on the 31st January 2012 with the disc breakdown being:

Disc 1 - Transformers: DOTM Blu-ray feature film
Disc 2 - Behind the Scenes (the extra that have been missing for every release so far)
Disc 3 - Transformers: DOTM 3D Blu-ray edition
Disc 4 - Transformers: DOTM DVD / Digital Copy

With regards to the 7-disc set, Nelson just gave the release date as Jan 31st, said it would contain all three films (Transformers, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Transformers: Dark of the Moon) and that he will be announcing further details on Boxing day, so December 26th 2011.

Auto Assembly\'s 12 Days Of Christmas - Day Eleven - A Brand New Fanzine

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Auto Assembly\'s 12 Days Of Christmas - Day Eleven - A Brand New Fanzine.

Day Eleven of Auto Assembly\'s Twelve Days Of Christmas is here and we\'re proud to announce the launch of a new product from Auto Assembly just in time for the festive season! Following the successful release of the free issue zero back in September, Issue One of our new fazine, CT Alpha is now available from the website at www.ct-alpha.com where you can also still download the free preview issue!

We\'ve got a great special launch offer on the price and you can find out all the details, and more information on the new magazine here...

http://youtu.be/PjAWufr-eQc

Stay tuned for our final festive video being released on Christmas Eve where we will be announcing our third voice actor for Auto Assembly 2012...

Don\'t forget, our special Christmas sale is still running on tickets for Auto Assembly 2012 where you can get adult weekend passes for just £35, saving over 20% on the normal price as long as you order online by 24th December and our special offer for Dealers! For more details on Auto Assembly or to book your tickets, visit the website at www.autoassembly.org.uk and for all the latest news on Auto Assembly Europe, visit www.autoassemblyeurope.eu

Have a great Christmas and have a Happy New Year!

The Auto Assembly Team

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Auto Assembly\'s 12 Days Of Christmas - Day Ten - A Goodie Bag From Sweden

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Auto Assembly\'s 12 Days Of Christmas - Day Ten - A Goodie Bag From Sweden.

A day late, but we were both working until midnight yesterday

Day Ten of Auto Assembly\'s Twelve Days Of Christmas brings you our second update of the holiday season from Auto Assembly Europe. Many of you weren\'t able to join us for Auto Assembly Europe 2011 that took place in Uppsala, Sweden back in November, but you\'ve still got a chance to be a part of the convention with our Non-Attendee Package and you can find out all the details, along with what\'s included here...

http://youtu.be/afI0Cohx6P8

Stay tuned for our next video being released on 23rd December 2011...

Don\'t forget, our special Christmas sale is still running on tickets for Auto Assembly 2012 where you can get adult weekend passes for just £35, saving over 20% on the normal price as long as you order online by 24th December and our special offer for Dealers! For more details on Auto Assembly or to book your tickets, visit the website at www.autoassembly.org.uk and for all the latest news on Auto Assembly Europe, visit www.autoassemblyeurope.eu

Have a great Christmas and have a Happy New Year!

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Hasbro sues ASUS over Transformers Prime tablet

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Hasbro sues ASUS over Transformers Prime tablet.

DailtyTech reported yesterday that Hasbro are in a legal battel with ASUS over the name of their latest tablet.. Transformers Prime

Hasbro claims that the name of ASUS\' latest tablet, Transformer Prime, is much too similar to its line of Transformers toys

The battle is on: ASUS\' Transformer Prime v.s. Transformers\' Optimus Prime.

Toy maker Hasbro filed a lawsuit against computer manufacturer ASUS last week, claiming that the name of ASUS\' latest tablet, Transformer Prime, is much too similar to its line of Transformers toys.

\"Hasbro continues to aggressively protect its brands and products and the specific actions we are taking today against ASUS underscores yet again Hasbro\'s willingness to pursue companies who misappropriate our intellectual property for their own financial gain,\" said Hasbro.

Hasbro filed the lawsuit last week in Los Angeles federal court, and is seeking damages as well as a temporary injunction to stop ASUS from selling its Transformer Prime tablet.

The situation isn\'t looking good for Hasbro at this point. While ASUS\' Transformer Prime tablet does sound similar to Hasbro\'s leader of the Autobots, Transformer\'s Optimus Prime, the possibility of a child (or anyone) confusing the two is slim. The Transformer Prime doesn\'t convert into a truck, and the Transformer toys don\'t offer the Android operating system with apps and Web-browsing capabilities.

However, the Transformer Prime does attach to a keyboard dock. Does that qualify it as a Transformer?

­ The Transformer Prime features a 10-inch screen, NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor, 8 MP rear camera with a f/2.4 lens and back-illuminated sensor along with a 1.2 MP front-facing camera, 12-hour battery life, and Android 3.2 Honeycomb mobile operating system. It\'s priced at $499 for 32 GB and $599 for 64 GB.

Flint Dille to write Collectors Club Comic 86 Movie Tie-in

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Flint Dille to write Collectors Club Comic 86 Movie Tie-in.

The Official Transformers Collectors Club has updated their website with some exciting news. Generation One story editor and writer, Flint Dille, will write the first 2012 Collectors Club comic. On top of that, the issue will tie into the 1986 Transformers The Movie. The comic will be featured in issue 43 of The Transformers Collectors Club magazine and will feature art by Dan Khanna.

e-Hobby Collectors Corner

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called e-Hobby Collectors Corner.

We missed it yesterday, but the e-Hobby updated their Collectors Universe yesterday with the fourth of the articles written by Andrew Hall, better known as Hydra.

You can read all four articles, including Andrew Hall\'s own article in the Collectors Universe.

Don\'t forget to check out their museum piece as well.

Transformers DOTM Year of the Dragon Optimus Pime in-hand

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers DOTM Year of the Dragon Optimus Pime in-hand.

An extensive series of in-hand images of the Asian market exclusive Transformers Dark of the Moon Year of the Dragon Ultimate Optimus Prime has posted over on ACToys. 

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