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.

e-Hobby have placed two new listings on their website for what will be a limited sale of the upcoming convention exclusive black Henkei Convoy figure as well the the clear Transformers Prime Optimus Prime toy.  The sale will start at 10am on the 18th June and will last for 30 minutes at which point orders willl be stopped.  If you are interested in placeing an order, you can find the listing here and here.

Takara Tomy has announced on their site that a free exclusive Arms Micron will be given away at Tokyo Toy Show 2012. the Micron is a redeco of Arms Micron Bumblebee's Micron partner, B.2. in translucent yellow.

View the announcement here.

TakaraTomy Transformers designer Shogo Hasui tweeted a teaser image of the upcoming Masterpiece MP-12 Lambor (Sideswipe)!  This figure will be officially unveiled at the Tokyo Toy Fair on June 16th at 11:00 AM.  Also mentioned in the tweet is there will be an announcement regarding MP-13 and MP-14!!!

Click here to see the original Tweet (in Japanese).

Transformers MP-12 = Lambor (Sideswipe)

Transformers MP-13 = Soundwave

Transformers MP-14 = ??? Possibly Sunstreaker?

It's been a day of good toy release news for the UK as FMH member Pred has received word from Toys R Us that the upcoming Masterpiece Optimus Prime figure, MP-10 as he was within Japan, will be released right here in the UK in August!  Yes the month of Europe's largest Transformers convention Auto Assembly.  Not only that but they have also confirmed that Thundercracker will be release in late August to early September!!  Get in there!

After a long delay, due to moving house, we can finally start to bring you the second half of our Beast Wars II cartoon image galleries.

Today we bring to you three more galleries

Transformers: Beast Wars Second Episode 22 - Megastorm's Reckoning

Megastorm meets with Halfshell to try and recruit the Seacons into the Deston's ranks, and have them attack the Cybertrons

Transformers: Beast Wars Second Episode 23 - Showdown in the Sea

Whilst the love triangle of Scylla, Bighorn and Scuba continues, the Insectrons first meet the Seacons

Transformers Beast Wars Second Epiosde 24 - Face the Setting Sun

Big Horn enlists the help of the Insectrons to stage a fake capture and rescue of Scylla to try and get her to fall in love with him.

Great news for UK Transformers Prime fans, Hasbro Inc's UK support staff are now replying to enquiries regarding the release of Wave 3 of Transformers Prime by telling people that the figures should start appearing in stores towards the end of June and the start of July.  The figures, which are suppose to be available from all good retailers, will mainly be found in ASDA who have one of the best track records over recent months for actually stocking new figures (just not around be us).

Wave Three includes another release for Bumblebee, Arcee and Ratchet (who have often been difficult to find) as well as the official releases of Knockout, Hot Shot and Vehicon.  Keep you eyes peeled.

More video footage from E3 2012 has been posted on the video sharing website YouTube including new footage from the highly anticipated Transformers: Fall of Cybertron from High Moon Studios.  You can watch these new gamplay trailers using the plugins below.

YouTuber cakedup83 has posted a video review of the TFC Toys Iron Army figures. These figures are the 3rd party Power Core Combiner toys based on WWII vehicles. The figures come in Vs sets of Tiger-1 vs P-51 Mustang and T-34 Vs J7 Shinden. You can watch the video using the plug-in below.

 Auto Assembly 2012 Kitbash Workshop Details Release

We have had a kitbash workshop at Auto Assembly for the last few years but as we are moving the convention to a new home for 2012, we wanted to do something special this year and bring all of you a brand new, improved workshop as part of Europe's Largest Transformers Convention so we've teamed up with Calloway Customs to do something brand new which we think you'll all love...

This “Blue Peter” style presentation will last approximately one hour, and will focus on how to change a stock Hasbro toy into a different character, using all the tools and tricks of the trade available. Discussing paint removal, disassembly and cleaning, spray / paint preparation and application, wheel removal, head replacement, decal application and much more.

Presented by Nick Calloway, the designer behind the popular Calloway Customs Shapeway store, and Botcon award winner Sid Beckett.  This workshop will be backed up by a full “how to...” bullet-point refresher guide on the Auto Assembly website and a video of the presentation so you can follow along at home.

“We wanted to do something similar to the custom workshops other conventions offer,” said Nick Calloway, “without the practical difficulties of sixty people fighting over two soldering irons, against the clock. In this workshop you will learn all the skills you need so you can attempt a true custom in the comfort of your own home at your own pace.”

The limited edition convention exclusive upgrade kits themselves will be available to purchase at the convention and will be available to pre-order shortly from Calloway Custom Designs exclusively for convention attendees!
 
For more details on Auto Assembly 2012 which is taking place over the weekend of 3rd - 5th August 2012 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel or to book your tickets or find out information about booking dealers tables, visit the website at www.autoassembly.org.uk
 
Hope to see you there!
 
The Auto Assembly Team
 
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Forum: http://www.autoassembly.org.uk/forum
Email: contact@autoassembly.org.uk
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Auto Assembly is sponsored by
 
Calloway Custom Designs - www.shapeways.com/shops/callowaycustomdesigns
Toyz And Gamez - www.toyzandgamez.co.uk
TF Source - www.tfsource.com
Robot Kingdom - www.robotkingdom.com
Transformers @ The Moon - www.transformertoys.co.uk
TransformersAnimated.com - www.transformersanimated.com
TheTransformers.net - www.thetransformers.net
Titan Books - www.titanbooks.com
3 Darths Comics - www.3darthscomics.co.uk
Science Fiction Collectables - www.sf-collectables.co.uk
Big Bad Toy Store - www.bbts.com
Xyber Toys - www.xybertoys.com

Hasbro Inc have published some official stock images of this years SDCC exclusive figures, which you can view below. On a Transformers side the figures include the G.I.Joe - Transformers crossover H.I.S.S Tank Shockwave as well as the Fall of Cybertron Bruticus giftset.

Good news for fans of the upcoming High Moon Studios Transformers: Fall of Cybertron video game as not only are there new videos of the game, which you can view below, but the team won the best game of the show prize at E3 2012.

The C.O.N.S. 4 trailer is online to germanys Transformers convention.

C.O.N.S. 4 "2012" Trailer English Version from Lucy Cons on Vimeo.

Dealer tables are now sold out!

Germanys Transformers Convention this year bigger than ever befor!

Source: NTF-CONS.DE

Eight Weeks Until Auto Assembly 2012

It's hard to believe that we are now just eight weeks away from Auto Assembly 2012, Europe's Largest Transformers Convention. It feels as if Auto Assembly 2011 has barely been behind us, but with the convention nearly upon us we wanted to give everyone a reminder that the convention is fast approaching and that tickets are selling faster than ever this year and that we are on target for a total sell out!

We're now entering our "rush period" for ticket sales - the time of the year where we traditionally sell over 50% of our tickets for Auto Assembly - so if you haven't already booked up, now is the time so you don't miss out. If you still haven't made up your mind, check out the website for all of the details about this year's event or watch the first part of our recap video on our youtube channel here:- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nign7-lENd0 and you can see our current trailer video here:- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWy4HPlZT80

With seventeen guests, our biggest ever line-up of dealers, a massive new four-star venue, great free gifts for attendees including a magazine, lithograph and comic, what more could you ask for?

Auto Assembly 2012 is located in Birmingham in the centre of the UK so it's easy to get to from all parts of the country. If you are travelling from anywhere in Europe, there are affordable flights from most of Europe to Birmingham International Airport (which is on the same site as the convention hotel) and for those of you who are travelling from further afield, flights to the UK are a lot more affordable than you might think...

Registration for the full weekend (which includes access to EVERY part of the convention including all our workshops, panels and free autographs with no additional charges) is just £45 for adults and hotel accommodation is just £50 a night for a single room or £60 for a twin or double making the convention affordable for everyone!

We'll be bringing you a lot more updates over the next few weeks as the convention draws closer including great news about our displays, dealers, the cosplay competition and we'll be announcing the return of our Non-Attendee Package for those of you who can't make it. We may even be bringing you some news about Auto Assembly 2013...

For more details on Auto Assembly 2012 which is taking place over the weekend of 3rd - 5th August 2012 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel or to book your tickets or find out information about booking dealers tables, visit the website at http://www.autoassembly.org.uk

Hope to see you there!

The Auto Assembly Team

Web: http://www.autoassembly.org.uk / http://www.transformersvideogames.co.uk / http://www.ct-alpha.com
Auto Assembly Europe: http://www.autoassemblyeurope.eu
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/autoassembly
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/auto_assembly
Forum: http://www.autoassembly.org.uk/forum
Email: contact@autoassembly.org.uk
Tel: +44 (0)7860 948296

Auto Assembly is sponsored by

Toyz And Gamez - http://www.toyzandgamez.co.uk
TF Source - http://www.tfsource.com
Robot Kingdom - http://www.robotkingdom.com
Transformers @ The Moon - http://www.transformertoys.co.uk
TransformersAnimated.com - http://www.transformersanimated.com
TheTransformers.net - http://www.thetransformers.net
Titan Books - http://www.titanbooks.com
3 Darths Comics - http://www.3darthscomics.co.uk
Science Fiction Collectables - http://www.sf-collectables.co.uk
Big Bad Toy Store - http://www.bbts.com
Xyber Toys - http://www.xybertoys.com