Meister Wing Xovergen has posted some new teaser images of their upgrade kit for Transformers Animated Voyager Class Optimus Prime the Anime TrailerForce, product ATF-01.  They have also released the following information regarding the product, which will be releasrd in early 2012  

Product Name: Anime TrailerForce
Product Code: ATF-01
Trailer Length: Approximately 150MM compatible for Voyager class
Accessories: Attachable Jet Wing Backpack, Battle Amor, Giant Ion-Axe, Gauntlet hand with cannons….
Availability: Early 2013

Snakas has updated his website with some more images from the Tokyo Toy Show which includes a very nice look at all of the Arms Micron figures and upcoming Japanese Transformers Prime releases.  Check them out here.

Thanks to Planet Iacon we can bring you a collection of images of new toys which were revealed at the Tokyo Toy Show.  The images, which can be viewed below, include AM-15 Dark Megatron, Terrorcon Bumblebee, Battle Shield Optimus Prime, the Jet Vehicon and a Voyager class Starscream figure from all from Transformers Prime. On a Lucky Draw side, the gold Transformers Prime Optimus Prime figure was shown along with his microns.

Also shown at the event were Masterpiece Starscream, Soundwave, Sideswipe and Red Alert.  As we all know now, Soundwave comes with several cassettes but what was shown at the event was that Red Alert comes with "short-circuit sparks" which clip onto his head in robot form. Click the headline to view ALL of the images of the Masterpiece figures

Finally, the Kabaya Kit Fortress Maximus was also shown.

If you are attending Auto Assembly 2012 and planning on taking part in our Kitbash Workshop this year, you can’t have failed to see all of the excitement surrounding the exclusive head kit that has been designed for us this year by Calloway Customs to accompany the workshop. Designed to customise Generations Wheeljack, this forms the central part of the Workshop where you’ll be taken through a step-by-step tutorial on how to modify this toy into a brand new toy complete with a new paint scheme, new sticker set and a new custom-made head.

There are four different custom kits being made available as convention exclusives this year. The Gold Kit, costing £35, includes a painted head, sticker set AND a Generations Wheeljack toy and there are only a few of these left! We do have supplies of the Silver Kit (containing the painted head and sticker set) and the Bronze Kit (the painted head only) as well as the Basic unpainted head but you need to hurry as they are selling FAST!

You need to be registered for the convention to get these and once you have pre-ordered them, you can pick them up at the convention. If you are not able to make it, you can order our Non-Attendee Package and purchase limited quantities of the Silver, Bronze or Basic Kits but don’t leave it too late or you could be disappointed! If you’re not able to make it to the Workshop itself, the entire session will be available to view on our Youtube Channel after the convention FREE of charge!

To find out more about ordering the head, read here. To get your Non-Attendee Pack, click here and if you’re not already booked for the convention and want to attend, visit our Bookings Page.

Simon Plumbe

Auto Assembly Committee Head

The Tokyo Toyshow has shown off a Transformers Masterpiece Soundwave (MP-13) in colour, also showing off not only Laserbeak but also Rumble, Frenzy, Ravage and Buzzsaw.

Some call it the Transformers Museum, we call it the Transformers room, but call it what you will we've updated our preview gallery on our Facebook page with two more images of our new Transformers display, with the latest cabinets.

This has our complete G1 Transformers Collection, Transformers Animated, G2, Music and Sports Label, e-Hobby Exclusives, Armada, Movie and Binaltech/Alternator toys.

Go take a look

Part One Limited have updated the E-Hobby Shop with new images of Transformers Masterpiece 12 Lambor (Sideswipe)

The images confirm the size of the toy compared to the MP-10 Convoy figure.

We've got two more Beast Wars II episode galleries for you tonight as we finish of the Seacons section of the cartoon series and introduce the cloned son of Convoy

Beast Wars II - Episode 25 - The Final Battle

Lio Convoy meets with the Seacons to strike up a deal to help them leave Planet Gaia.  The plan doesn't quiet go according to plan though.

Beast Wars II - Episode 26 - Enter Lio Junior

Lio Junior arrives, what impact will he have and where did he come from?

Amazon.com has been updated with an art book to go along with High Moon Studios Transformers Fall of Cybertron game.

You can see the Amazon sale page here.

An update to the website has seen the unlocking of six character bios. Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Cliffjumper, Megatron, Shockwave, and Starscream get the treatment. Included are interactive models of their robot and alternate modes and brief descriptions and a mention of each one's special ability.

Head over to Transformers: Fall of Cybertron to check them out for yourself!

Jim Sorenson has updated his blog, Disciples of Boltax, with a new Ark Addendum entry.  The new entry is the fifth part of Jim's look at Madman's Paradise.  Here is a copy of Jim's description of the character models:

"It's been a long, twilight struggle, but we've made it through Madman's Paradise!  We come to the final batch of models, the Golden One's loyalists. 

Here you can see one of the tricks I sometimes employ.  Treant the second and treant the first are obviously very similar models.  To keep them from looking TOO much alike, at least on a subconscious level, I reversed the second one.  It also makes the page flow better.  Note that I didn't do that with the second Birdman model, because I believe it's just the same guy carrying some explosives. "

TFW2005.com board member Sasuke has posted some images of two items from the Universal Studios Hollywood store related to Transformers: The Ride. The first item is an "Energon themed commemorative cup" which you can get when you buy a cream soda.  The cup has a light which flashes to try to make the drink look .... special.  The 2nd item, which we have mirrored below, is a chocolate replica of the Allspark Cube from the Transformers movie!!

Thanks to Planet Iacon for posting up images of the Tokyo Toyshow Black Convoy figure

WikiAlpha has been updated with images and information on Shafter, the TFCon IGear Erector inspired Not-Huffer repaint.

When his teammates need something special built, they call SHAFTER. After a stunning defeat and exile from the Savage Land, SHAFTER was determined to redeem himself. Called on by Stronghold to completely redesign all fortifications after the breakout of Toxin and his companions, SHAFTER is hard at work making sure every possible hole is plugged tight. His small size allows him to access many areas others can’t, but belies a strength that allows him to accomplish even the hardest jobs. SHAFTER’s mastery of civil engineering allows him to construct a solution from the ground up, drawing inspiration from the monuments of his home world and the wonders he’s found on Earth. SHAFTER’s abilities at design aren’t just limited to blueprints, either, and his cunning strategies have turned defeat into victory numerous times. Even with all his defensive skills, SHAFTER is no stranger to the front lines. SHAFTER is durable enough for the most toughest jobsite, and can shrug off enemy fire while “giving as good as he gets” with his powerful hydraulic arms or his induction rivet-guns. SHAFTER intends to make sure that the next enemy spy looking for trouble finds a lot more than they bargain for, and to prove once and for all that great things can come from small packages.