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We have created an image gallery containing scans of pretty much everything in this months Dengeki Hobby Magazine, so that is over 300 images of action figures, models, statues and all kinda of "tacktastic" goodness. Including in the gallery is seven pages of Transformers related content including Device Label Broadcast, Disney Label Buzz Lightyeat, UA-01 Jet Power Optimus Prime, the Transformers Animated Dinobots, Arcee, new Transformers T-shirts and more.
Transformers Comic 2.12 - On Sale Tomorrow!
The newest issue of Transformers comic is full of action-packed features, games, puzzles, competitions and much, much more! Don't miss "Rules of Engagement", a fantastic 8-page comic story written by Transformers legend Simon Furman and featuring art from Jon Davis-Hunt. Check out the sneak peaks below and find out more on the story from the synopsis below!
SPRINGER, one of Optimus Prime's most trusted and battle savvy warriors, Springer is drafted in to whip the new unit into shape ahead of their first full mission. Springer likes things done a certain way, which immediately puts him at odds with Jolt, who doesn't follow anyone's rulebook. But Springer's Cybertronian-honed skills don't gel on Earth and he's forced to learn from his students.
You can order the comic online at www.titancomicsuk.com
Hasbro .Inc have reported their first-quarter sales with revenue rising 8.2% to $672.4m, above analysts' average estimates. Their net profit nearly trebled to from $19.7 million to $58.9m when comparing Q1 2009 to Q1 2010. Sales have risen in all major product segments and territories, according to Hasbro. International sales rose by a healthy 17%. The Hasbro board have also authorised the repurchasing of an additional $625m worth of common stock. In the first quarter, it repurchased 2.2 million shares for $97.7m at an average price of $35.35 each.
While sales in its products for boys rose three per cent, with Nerf and Tonka performing well, it was girls and pre-school that boosted Hasbro's first-quarter sales the most, with increases of 16 per cent and 18 per cent respectively. Games and puzzles were up seven per cent.
Kapow Toys have updated their blog with some images of upcoming Japanese Transformers figure including the highly anticipated Rodimus figure. They have also published release dates for various toys, some of which have been seen before on Japanese sites.
1) Animated Leader Class Megatron - July
2) Animated Swindle - July
3) Animated Jazz - July
4) Animated Sentinel Prime - July
5) Animated Wreck Gar - July
6) Animated Blurr - August
7) Animated Ultra Magnus - August
8) Animated Samurai Prowl - August
9) Animated Cybertron Ratchet - August
10) Animated Rodimus - August
11) Animated Jetpack Bumblebee - September
12) Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime - September
13) Revenge Human Alliance Jazz - July
14) Revenge Insecticon - September
15) Revenge Battle Blade Bumblebee - September
16) Revenge Battle Blade Optimus Prime - September
17) Revenge Deluxe Ironhide - September
18) Disney Label Buzz Lightyear - July
ComingSoon.net have interviewed Lorenzo di Bonaventura regarding the movie-making process of Transformers in which he makes a comment that John Malkovich will be interacting with Shia LaBeouf quite a bit. Where as IGN have interviewed John Malkovich himself.
Credit to The Allspark.com for the news.
As you may have noticed it's been a while since we bought you the UK Sales charts courtesy of the NPD, well we can rectify that by bringing you the official charts for January 2010.
Top 5 Properties
1. Ben 10
2. Star Wars
3. Transformers
4. Thomas and Friends
5. In The Night Garden
Jan 2010 £ Sales - Value
1. Ben 10 Alien Force 14CM DNA Figures - Bandai
2. Bakugan Starter Pack - Spin Master UK
3. Ben 10 Alient Force 10CM Figures - Bandai
4. Transformers Movie Deluxe Figures - Hasbro
5. Kidizoom Camera - VTech
6. Hot Wheels Basic Car Assortment - Mattel
7. SW Clone Wars Basic Figure 3.75 Inches - Hasbro
8. Transformers Movie Legends Assortment - Hasbro
9. Bakugan Booster Pack - Spin Master UK
10. Star Wars CLone Walker And Driod - Lego
Jan 2010 Unit Sales - Volume
1. Match Attax Cards - Topps
2. Hot Wheels Basic Car Assortment - Mattel
3. Transformers Movie Legends Assortment - Hasbro
4. Ben 10 Alien Force 10CM Figures - Bandai
5. Ben 10 Alien Force 15CM DNA Figures - Bandai
6. Play Doh Single Tub Assortment - Hasbro
7. Gogo's Crazy Bones Evolution Booster - Magic Box
8. Littlest Pet Shop Collectable Pet Assortment - Hasbro
9. Plasticine 8 Pack - Flair
10. Bakugan Booster Pack - Spin Master UK
The May 2010 issue of Hyper Hobby is now out in Japan and we have a new gallery thanks to scans by Pete Amuro. The gallery contains three Transformers related images, which you can also see below, along with 47 other images from this months issue.
Snakas has updated Autobase Aichi with some upcoming Japanese Transformers Animated releases. The figures listed are:
April24th
Toys R Us Exclusive "burning" EZ Collection Optimus Prime (clear red). This figure is a campaign toy and can be viewed here.
July
TA26 Leader Class Megatron - 7140yen
TA27 Leader Class Ultra Magnus - 7140yen
TA28 Sentinel - 2415yen
TA29 Autobot Jazz - 2415yen
TA30 Autobot Blurr - 2415yen
TA31 Elite Guard Bumblebee - 2415yen
TA32 Wreck-Gar - 3780yen
Optimus Prime & Rodimus (Japanese exclusive clear ser) - 5250yen
August
TA33 Rodimus - 3780yen
TA34 Samurai Prowl - 2940 yen
TA35 Decepticon Sunstorm - 3780yen
TA36 Swindle - 2415yen
TA37 Waspinator - 2415yen
Cybertron Optimus Prime Vs Cybertron Megatron - 4725yen
September
TA38 Wingblade Optimus Prime - 4725yen
TA39 Jetpack Bumblebee - 3360yen
TA40 Cybertron Mode Ratchet - 2415yen