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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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.

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.

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
   
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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

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

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. 

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.