TFW2005.com are reporting that the Transformers Reveal the Shield Jazz and Tracks have now been released in Ireland and are available at Smyths stores.

Smyths also have a UK presence so it is possible that these toys might start finding their way across the Irish channel and into UK retail outlets in the coming weeks rather than next Spring as was Hasbro's original plan.

eBay seller Lee's Toy Review has posted three auctions for some unreleased Generation 2 figures, two of which we already own and have photo galleries of.  The auctions are for the Blue Combat Hero Optimus Prime, the Camouflage Combat Hero Megatron and the Soundwave Ninja Cycle.  You can view the auctions for Prime, Megatron and Soundwave by following these links.­

Part One Limited have updated e-Hobby Shop with the first images of their exclusive Transformers Generations Scrap-Head's head

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It's been a busy news day for me, I've not posted this many news stories in years.

HK-TF.com member L-U has posted an extensive look at Reveal The Shield Deluxe G2 Optimus Prime.  The figure is an updated version of the Geneation Two Laser Rod Optimus Prime (one of the best ever Transformers toys).  The figure features amazing articulation and a sword, but i'm not so convinced on the head.

Check out the link for a look.  There is also one on ebay for $150, if you can't wait for it.

An auction has appeared on ebay for the Gold Transformers Animated Megatron figure, along with the Gold Transformers Animated Optimus Prime toy.

 The auction is for $999.99 for the set of two gold Transformers Animated figures.

Remember to check out Lucky Draw Transformers for the most comprehensive, and only dedicated, website to the Japanese Prize Campain Transformers Toys.

Looking for the ultimate Christmas present, well on eBay you will find two auctions (in the UK) for the awesome Transformers 2010 Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Unicron figures.

The first auction is a Buy it now, for £150.00 (inculding free shipping in the UK).

The second auction is a usual auction, start price for £120, with a Buy It Now of £150.

There are two new Robn Freeman auction galleries / uploads for you today, if you are following them.

First up is G1son's  images of the colour character designs of the Transformers characters.

Second is a download made available by Jim Sorenson

And now, the third part of the spoils of our little charitable collective endeavor.  I'm continuing to upload scans from the Hasbro Briefing Binder.  This is the second tab, marked Decepticons.  There are definitely some items of interest, like a corrected design for Rumble's gun, or the note that Megatron's head should be 20% bigger.  

In a response to a comment regarding Michael Bay not being involved with the teaser trailer for Transformers Dark of the Moon over on ShootForTheEdit.com, forum administrator Nelson posted the following reply:

"Wrong. He said initially he didn't have anything to do with it and then later became totally involved. Who do you think shot those NASA, astronauts walking on the moon, and Ark scenes?".­

Now is Nelson simply teasing fans or is this the reveal that the spaceship seen in the trailer is actually The Ark?­

Simon Furman has updated his blog with the tenth entry in his series of scripts from the unfinished Dreamwave Transformers Energon series.  Today's update contains the second half of the outline for the unpublished Transformers Energon issue 35,  ‘Armageddon part 4?.

Hasbro have issued the following press release regarding some European countries receiving Transformers Prime from the summer of next year.

Hasbro Studios, Turner Broadcasting Seal Deal for 'Transformers Prime,' 'Chuck and Friends,' 'My Little Pony' and 'Pound Puppies'
Turner Kids' Services throughout the U.K., Spain, Scandinavian Countries And the Middle East to Carry the Popular Series starting in summer 2011

LOS ANGELES, Dec 13, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hasbro Studios, the Los Angeles-based production and distribution division of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS), and Turner Broadcasting, EMEA, have agreed to a programming deal covering four key properties including Transformers Prime, The Adventures of Chuck and Friends, Pound Puppies and My Little Pony. Hasbro Studios President Stephen Davis and Turner Broadcasting's Chief Content Officer Michael Carrington made the announcement today.

The agreement, which runs throughout the U.K., Spain, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and the Middle East, will start in summer 2011. Turner Broadcasting will carry episodes of the four popular animated series on its Cartoon Network, Boomerang and Cartoonito kids' services. Additionally, they will appear on Turner's Cartoon Network Arabic in the Middle East and Boing in Spain.

Michael Carrington, Chief Content Officer, Turner Broadcasting said: "We're thrilled to partner with Hasbro on this exciting deal which brings a raft of new content to our network in a number of key markets. These shows are fantastic legacy brands which have been brought to life for new audiences and they are a welcome addition to our channel line-up."

"Turner's strong suite of channels will be an ideal home for our new animated series in Europe --all re-invented, re-imagined and re-ignited from our stable of well-known brands," Davis said. "The strong reception around the world for our branded shows underscores our team's success in developing content that resonates with audiences internationally. We are thrilled to be working with Turner to make our shows available to audiences throughout these key territories."

About Turner Broadcasting System Europe:
Turner Broadcasting delivers some of the world's most successful and well-known news and entertainment brands - CNN, Cartoon Network, CN Too, Boomerang, Cartoonito, TCM (Turner Classic Movies), and Adult Swim. The company now broadcasts 21 entertainment channels in 17 languages across approximately 100 countries in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. With a rich history of innovation, Turner Broadcasting is continuing to push the boundaries of media being at the forefront of development with its brands via the web, VOD, DVD, gaming, mobile, merchandising, publishing and emerging platforms.

About Hasbro Studios:
Hasbro Studios is the Los Angeles-based production division of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS). The studio develops and produces shows based on Hasbro's world class brands, including TRANSFORMERS, MY LITTLE PONY and GI JOE; delivers new branded content; and produces programs from top third-party content creators. Many of these shows will run on The Hub, a television network for children and their families that was re-branded from Discovery Kids on October 10, 2010, as well as on multiple channels in international markets. The Hub is a joint venture between Hasbro and Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK).

SOURCE: Hasbro Studios

TBS Europe:
Turner Broadcasting
Yinka Akindele, +44 (0)20 7693 1105
yinka.akindele@turner.com
or
Hasbro Studios:
The Lippin Group
Jim Benson, 323-965-1990, ext. 327
jbenson@lippingroup.com

Part One Ltd have updated e-Hobby Shop with images of both their exclusive Autobot (Cybertron) and Decepticon (Destron) 3 packs.

The Autobot set comprises of a Clear Blue HotRod, Kup and Scrap Head (a remold of Wreck-Gar) whilst the Decepticons are Clear Blue Galvatron, Clear Purple Cyclonus and Clear Blue Scourge (representing when Unicron reformated them).

I have updated the website with an image gallery of the latest additional to our ever-expanding collection, the Toy Hobby Market exclusive, "Welcome to Transformers 2010" Universal Dominator Unicron figure.  The toy is a heavily recoloured Armada Unicron with a new head sculpt based on the 1986 Transformers: The Movie cartoon.  If I were to sum up the toy in one word that world would be AMAZING.  TakaraTomy not only gave the figure a much improved head, but the new colour scheme vastly improved what was already a pretty good toy.  The figure is painted in such a way that it highlights many of the details that were hidden on the previous version of the mold.

The image gallery includes comparison photographs with the Armada version of the toy as well as the Lucky Draw Green Unicron figure that we own.  You will also see side-by-side comparison images of the mini-cons to highlight the differences with Dead-End as well.

If you are interested in owning one of these toys, ­we still have some available for £120 including recorded postage within the UK, so just drop us an email .

Kadokawa.co.jp have updated their stores listing for Transformers Animated: The Cool Special Edition which will come with a crystal Transformers Activator Optimus Prime so that they are now taking orders.