MillionHero have updated their website with some new images of the Transformers Henkei Ghost of Starscream figure that will be an exclusive mail-away toy from the 2nd part of the Generations 2009 book that they are producing.  You can view the images here.

Credit to Snakas for the report

Auto Assembly have sent out a press release announcing just what out involvement in AA2009 will be this year ...

Auto Assembly Press Release

Auto Assembly 2009 Hosts Worlds Largest Lucky Draw Display

Each year, Auto Assembly has seen a display of rare "Lucky Draw" Transformers from the vast collection owned by Steven and David Mapes, webmasters at Transformers At The Moon which has attracted a great deal of attention at each convention. Now, as part of our celebrations for the 25th Anniversary year, Transformers At The Moon will be doing something rather special for their display at Auto Assembly 2009...

This year they will be bringing their ENTIRE collection of Lucky Draw toys to the convention to form their display, which will feature well over 40 toys showcased. This will be the largest single display of these toys - and other rare items -  ever collected in one place and many of these have never been seen at Auto Assembly before. This will be your only opportunity to see so many of these rarities in one place and there will be so many that the display is having to be split over the weekend so to see them all you will need to be at the convention for the whole weekend!

There will be well over £60,000 worth of toys on display and this is a unique opportunity for die-hard collectors everywhere to see these toys. For more information, and details on some of the highlights of the display, visit the page on the Auto Assembly website here: http://www.autoassembly.org.uk/AA2009LuckyDrawDisplay.htm or visit their website at http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com

You can also find a provisional programme for the convention on the Auto Assembly website, along with details on many other activities taking place over the weekend. For full details on Auto Assembly 2009 and to book your tickets, visit the website at www.autoassembly.org.uk

Simon and Sven
Auto Assembly

Auto Assembly 2009 is a non-profit making convention for fans of Transformers and is being held on 15th - 16th August 2009 at the Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre, Birmingham, England.

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tel: +44 (0)7804 951406

In an interview with UGO Movie Blog, Transformers co-writer Roberto Orci is reported as to saying that Frank Welker will be voicing Soundwave in Transformers Revenge of the Fallen.  Frank was expected to be announced as voicing several characters in the tie-in computer game but had recently suggested that he would not be voicing anyone in the live action film.

Take the news with a pinch of salt just incase wires have become crossed, but it does sound like Mr Welker will be picking up his G1 Soundwave role for the second live action movie

S250 has posted two small sections from images that show ­Transformers Animated Grandus and Transformers Animated­ Fl­are Up over on TFW2005.  According to S250 the characters will appear in episode 38 (Flareup) ­and 39 (Grandus).

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This weeks episode sees the introduction of Ratbat and Electro-Static Soundwave (in one form) as well as the return of Wreck-Gar, Scrapper and the official naming of Slag.

Snakas has posted some information on the June issue of Dengeki Hobby Magazine that is now out in Japan which I have summarised below.

The Transformers Revenge of the Fallen figures are shown with the first figures due for release on the 30th May.

The distribution campaign Micron figures are shown )they are also shown in this months Figure King magazine).  To qualify for the figures you need to spend 3,000 yen or more, though Snakas points out that the information is rather sketchy.

The Design Wave concept images are shown with no character names being given.

Alternity Megatron is listed by this magazine as having a release date at the end of June, though Figure King reports the release of the toy as closer to the middle of that month.  The Super-Convoy black version is mentioned but no images were shown.

Finally a new book is announced in the magazine, Transformers / Revenge Book.

A video has been posted on YouTube of Michael Bay talking Transformers Revenge of the Fallen with TVGuide.  You can watch the video using the plug-in below.­

Credit to MichaelBay.com for the news­

New images of the recently revealed Transformers Device Label figures have been posted on the internet.  The images are of the actual figures and show that some of the characters have been replaced or that other recolours are being made.  You can view the images below.

Devastator "Anniversary Edition" - Collaboration project w/ Sabrina NG

A screening of Transformers Revenge of the Fallen will take place on  Wednesday 29th April 2009 at the King of Prussia, PA in the US.  The screening has been arrange by FilmMetro and is already sold out.  You can view more information here.

Thanks to Simon Furman for submitting timely reminder that he will be in London this weekend at Forbidden Planet doing some signings. 

"Just a sneaky reminder that I'll be at London's Forbidden Planet Megastore this coming Saturday (25th April) between 1-2PM, ostensibly signing Torchwood graphic novels but in reality signing anything anyone wants signed (within reason). So, if you're in the area, pop down and get your copies of Maximum Dinobots (or whatever) signed. Be great to see/chat to one and all.

Cheers

Simon Furman"