Whilst scanning through my copy of Transformers Generations 2011 Volume 2 I noticed the image of concept art for Transformers Masterpiece Huffer!

If I get time I'll try to translate it

HK-TF  have posted in-hand images of the upcoming Transformers Dark of the Moon Cyberverse Legion Class Soundwave.

From the ground, SOUNDWAVE does not have the total access granted by orbit, but the high top speed of his new vehicle mode allows him to intercept and interfere with AUTOBOT communications like never before.

In this Ark Addendum update Jim Sorenson finishes off the animation models from the Masterforce episode Kidnapping!? The Targeted Jumbo Jet with a look at the pre-Destroid flight crew and one last view of the cutting room floor 747. Click here to visit Jim's blog Disciples of Boltax for more insights into this episode.

We have a related project planned very soon

The official Botcon Twitter has been busy, sending out tweat after tweat on the 2012 set. The short version is that the mockups for the set are done and looking very good in the opinion of Fun Publications, that three of the toys in the set are seeing their first updates ever, and that for two, they have drawn on the "distant" past.

 Two things we confirmed, it's not Transformers Animated themed, and it's not Trailbreaker, Gears or Brawn.

The distant pastfits in with the rumour we had been told regarding the set.  A rumour we think is cool and will be very popular to a small select group, though we are not sure how the larger community would feel.

Below are their tweets

Oh, no, as SOON as we get everything finalized with the PTB and locked up we will announce.

NOBODY wants the locale and date announced more than us. We are working on it every day... LOTS of factors involved.

Read on to view the original text of all the tweats involved!

The 2012 BotCon Convention Set mock ups are done, and they are absolutely amazing! We have went all out...

And if you are an 80's fan, one character will be the MUST HAVE Transformer of the year!

Start saving... Attending or not, as a whole, this may be the best set we have ever done. Def in top 3 based on concept/mock ups

@mrlumptastic Top 3? 2006, 2011 and 2012... Other sets had good unique pieces, but maybe one feel flat here or there.

@mrlumptastic Really don't think there is a bad piece in the 2012 set. Every one of them would make a great stand alone piece.

Now for the hint(s)... Three are seeing their first updates ever, and what an update(s) it is!

For two of them, we have drawn upon the "distant" past... what that means will be known soon enough!

@GeneralTekno We are not doing TFA for 2012...

Trailbreaker, Gears and Brawn...

are NOT being done by us.

They need the good ol' Hasbro Classics treatment first and foremost... We'll take care of some of the other, equally awesome characters!

Two weeks ago a friend picked up our copy of Transformers Generations 2011 Volume 2 from Japan, whilst on a holiday / work trip.  I'm hoping to scan some pages in, but to wet your appetitie I'll tell you what to expect

• Transformers Dark of the Moon toys
• 2nd ever published images of the Silver G1 ChromeDome Statue
• Hardcopies of G1 Fortress Maximus
• Hardcopy of G1 Unicron (including another Unicron hardcopy i've not seen before)
• Hardcopy G1 Wheelie
• Concept Art work for unreleased Action Masters (Star Saber, Deathsaurus, Optimus Prime with Battle Mask to name but a few)
  
• Concept Art for unreleased Pretenders

Thanks to Simon Furman for dropping by to let us know some more information on Nor-Con

Writer Simon Furman [Transformers #81 et al] and artist Barry Kitson [Wrath of Grimlock/Guardian, Icarus Theory, Dinobot Hunt] will be among the guests (including virtually the entire main cast of Red Dwarf) at Nor-Con, the Norwich Sci-Fi Convention, this coming Sunday (Sept 11th).

Simon will be bringing scripts, comics and more for sale/signature. The event is being held at the University of East Anglia, NR4 7TJ, from 10AM to 5PM.

For more details, check out their website: http://www.nor-con.co.uk/

The latest cases of Transformers Dark of the Moon toys hitting stores in the US are carrying a special sticker promoting a "Transformers Prime Style" campaign where in exchange for spending $20 or more on Transformers products, you can get a goodie bag including a T-Shirt and a limited edition Kreon, and a $5 off voucher to future Transformers purchases.

FREE TRANSFORMERS GIFT PACK FEATURING A LIMITED EDITION T-SHIRT AND MORE ($20 VALUE), when you buy $20 worth of TRANSFORMERS toys by 10/20/2011. Via mail-in form.

See reverse or visit www.TRANSFORMERSPrimeStyle.com for offer form and details.

On the back, the text reads:

TRANSFORMERS Gift Pack consists of one (1) limited edition TRANSFORMERS Dark of the Moon T-shirt (ARV $10.99), one (1) special edition KREON TRANSFORMERS figure (ARV $4.99) and one (1) $5.00 off coupon good through 1/31/2012 for future TRANSFORMERS toys purchase. Terms and Conditions: Offer ends 10/20/2011. Offer valid only in the USA. Void where prohibited. Allow 6-8 weeks to receive Gift Pack by mail. Gift Pack value $20.98. Visit www.TRANSFORMERSPrimeStyle.com for offer form and details. Copyright 2011 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.

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Below are two adverts for this campaign

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ACToys took some extensive photographs of the upcoming Target Exclusive Transformers Dark of the Moon Deluxe Leadfoot. 

Leadfoot will be available in a 2 Pack with Twin Twist in the United States and on single card in most other regions

Savcon, the Transformers convention that takes place in Savannah, Georgia has annouced their second guest, Lee Tockar.  Mr Tockar was the voice of Beast Wars Ravage and wil join Gregg Berger on the 23rd and 24th of June 2012.

Full Metal Hero have mirrored images from HK-TF of a new Green recoloured version of Transformers Dark of theMoon Cyberverse Commander Powerglide.

You can see their mirrored images here.

2 new Transformers Dark of the Moon repaints have shown up on Facebook group Transformers Galaxy.

The Transformers toys appear to be a new DOTM Voyager Optimus Prime in G1 colours and an new Bumblebee toy.

• Guzzle
• Thundercracker
• Hatchet

Alfes 2010 has updated his blog with images of the latest edition to Takara-Tomy's Lucky Draw Transformers MechTech weapons.

This silver chromed version of Deluxe Skids' MechTech weapon was available to Japanese customers who purchased 3000 yen worth Transformers toys at Joshin Kids Land, Bic Camera, Yamada Denki, or Yodobashi Camera