Auto Assembly 2010 Non-Attendee Pack on sale this weekend

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Auto Assembly 2010 Non-Attendee Pack on sale this weekend.

Auto Assembly have announced via their Twitter page has announced that the non-attendee packs for the convention will go on sale this weekend over at www.autoassembly.org.uk. 

Auto Assembly 2010 tkaes place during August and runs Friday 13th through Sunday 15th August 2010 at the Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre, Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham, England.

The three guest of honour for this years event are Garry Chalk (Optimus Prime / Optimus Primal), Derrick J Wyatt (lead character designer on Transformers Animated) and Scott McNeil (Dinobot, Waspinator, Rattrap, Silverbolt, Jetfire and more).

Joining them are yet more guest including:

Simon Fuirman
Nick Roche
Guido Guidi
Liam Shalloo
Simon Williams
Kris Carter
Jason Cardy
Kat Nicholson

Fans Project Explorer and Munitioner delayed

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Fans Project Explorer and Munitioner delayed.

FansProject have updated their website with the following announcement

Delay and Release Date Notice:

Due to the complex of making two brand new figures.  Our factory can not meet our scheduled release date for “Explorer” & ” Munitioner”.

Fansproject will start shipping out both “Explorer” & “Munitioner” to retailers at the end of June,2010.

Cybertronian Mode Ratchet and Arcee released in Canada

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Cybertronian Mode Ratchet and Arcee released in Canada.

Cybertron.ca member transbot90210 has posted a sighting for the Toys R Us exclusive Cybertronian Mode Ratchet and Arcee Transformers Animated deluxe figures.  The toys Canadian release will give hope to other countries that they may yet still see a domestic release of these figures themselves.

SlashFilm talk Transformers 3d main villian for third movie and more

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called SlashFilm talk Transformers 3d main villian for third movie and more.

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­SlashFilm have posted an article regarding the third live action Transformers film, still as yet unnamed, which covers some plot details, confirmation that the film will also see a 3D release (as was expected) and just who the main villain will be this time around.

* Final confirmation that movie will be released in 3D. No word on if it will be shot in 3D or converted in post. Knowing Bay\'s obsession with film, I\'m assuming he agreed on a post process.
* The villain in Transformers 3 is \"Shockwave, the robot cyclops-turned-laser-cannon, who became dictator of their home world of Cybertron after the other Autobots and Decepticons journeyed to Earth.\" Makes sense.
* Bay claims \"One thing we\'re getting rid of is what I call the dorky comedy\" adding the The Twins are \"basically gone\" but comic relief John Turturro returns. Bay\'s \"basically gone\" comment seems to confirm that they have a short appearance in the film.
* In the new film Sam Witwicky is \"taking his first tenuous steps into adulthood while remaining a reluctant human ally of Optimus Prime. \"Shia has this great line: \'You know, I\'ve saved the world twice, but I can\'t get a job.\'\" Okay, so Transformers is never gonna get a screenplay nomination at the Academy Awards.
* The plot also \"delves into the space race between the U.S.S.R. and the USA, suggesting there was a hidden Transformers role in it all that remains one of the planet\'s most dangerous secrets. \"The movie is more of a mystery,\" Bay says. \"It ties in what we know as history growing up as kids with what really happened.\"
* Transformers 3 is the end of a trilogy. Bay says \"As a trilogy, it really ends. It could be rebooted again, but I think it has a really killer ending.\" It basically sounds like Bay is done with the series, and the ending of the movie is a finale of sorts.
* The film also features a set \"built to resemble a dilapidated nuclear reactor.\"
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New images of Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Voyager Class Battle Blade Optimus Prime

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called New images of Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Voyager Class Battle Blade Optimus Prime.

Nightwish2 has provided five images of the upcoming Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Voyager Class Battle Blade Optimus Prime figure along with some comparisons with the Leader Class toy.  You can view the images below.

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Jakks Pacific costume unit inks deal with Hasbro

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Jakks Pacific costume unit inks deal with Hasbro.

Hasbro and Jakks Pacific have signed a deal where by the latter will make Halloween outfits for the former, report the Associated Press­

Jakks Pacific costume unit inks deal with Hasbro
Jakks Pacific costume unit Disguise signs agreement with Hasbro for Halloween outfits
On Thursday June 10, 2010, 1:39 pm EDT

MALIBU, Calif. (AP) -- Jakks Pacific\'s costume unit, called Disguise, signed a three-year agreement with Hasbro to make Halloween costumes and accessories based on Hasbro brands such as Transformers and G.I. Joe.

Financial terms were not disclosed.

Disguise has created costumes for Hasbro in the past. Under the current agreement, the costume maker will make costumes related to the Transformers 3 movie, due out in 2011, as well as Hasbro board games such as Candy Land and Scrabble.

Shares of Jakks Pacific rose 4 cents to $13.77 at midday Thursday.

Shares of Hasbro rose $1.44, or 3.8 percent, to $39.85. They have has traded between $22.79 and $42.59 during the past year.

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James Avery sources again say he has signed onto Transformers 3

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called James Avery sources again say he has signed onto Transformers 3.

Representatives for James Avery, (Phil Banks from The Fresh Prince of Bel Air) have told the examiner that he has indeed signed on to Transformers 3 as voice actor.  We first reported the rumours of this back on the 2nd Feb but after internet rumours that the actor had died, his representatives decided to speak out and at the same time confirm his involvement in the TF movie franchise