Seibertron.com has a nice summary regarding the non-official Transformers Hearts of Steel Optimus Prime (HOS Commander) figure which is being created by MMC (Multi Media Creations).  The figure is based on the IDW story Hearts of Steel which was set in the past and features Optimus Prime transforming into a steam train.

The Arker followed the update of Henkei Slingshot with a large gallery of a new Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Autobot.  This new toy, which appears to be a Voyager class figure, is a transport plane and comes complete with a mini Optimus Prime figure.

The toy has similarities in the Transformation to Galaxy Force Dreadlock (Cybertron Jetfire).

Chinese fan site The-Arker has been updated with several images of the TakaraTomy Credit Card exclusive Transformers Henkei Slingshot minicon figure, the recoloured Thunderwing.

You can see the images here.

We have posted a summary of Transformers Animated episodes 30, 31 and 32 (the first of season 3).  The episodes titled Transwarped, Where is thy sting and Five servos of doom aired as a single 90 minute special.

We are currently uploading over 700 images from the episode to go with the review and you can expect some video clips over the next few days.

The Transwarped summary includes spoilers - so if you don't want to know what happened, then be warned.

Optimus Prime / Convoy collector , and friend of the site,Ultra Convoy has posted some images of one of the first Lucky Draw Transformers toys in the form of Gold Beast Convoy.

Gold Beast Convoy has previously only been seen in a magazine scan provided by Lucky Draw Transformers, so this is the first time that the actual finished toy has been seen ... and we must admit to being jelous, he looks fantastic.

We're hoping UC will give us permission to use some of his pictures on the site, to add to our Lucky Draw Transformers information areas.

Just returned from a trip to my local entertainer.

Was pleased to find new voagers vector prime and inferno, but they are now £25. Animated duluxes where £15 and Universe Duluxes where £14.

Ouch!

Nic

Just to prove that miracles can happen we have not only updated the our Transformers Store Locator to not only remove Woolworths (finally) and also to add in the Forbidden Planet stores but we have also fixed the bug that stopped the "radius" selection working correctly.  Before it always checked within 10 miles of the located postcode where as now it uses the radius you select again.  How long this has been wrong we can only guess.  The store locator never officially came out of beta which says a lot as to how much I've worked on it over the last 3 years.

In a related bug fix the "Store Locator" quick jump box at the top of everypage is also now back working again!

A quick word of warning though, althought the distances are worked out down to 10 metres of the postcode you enter, the database we use was purchased back in 2003, so if your postcode has changed since, or you live in a new area, it wont work.  If this is the case, please get in touch with us with your details and we will try to update the records.  For those wondering we do not use longitude / latitude co-ordinates we they were not accurate enough for the initial scope of the project that spawned the store locator, though their support was in the original spec for non-UK based data.

Reports are coming in that the Target Exclusive Transformers Animated 2-packs, including Sunstorm and the purple Shockwave (G1 coloured version) have now been spotted in the US.

You can read the original posts at TFW2005.

Hasbro UK Are currently recruiting for an Account Licensing Manager for the UK and Eire.  You can find the full spec below.

Company: Hasbro
Contact: HR
Email: careers@hasbro.co.uk
Location: Stockley Park, Heathrow
Salary: £38,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

Account Licensing Manager (UK & Eire)

Hasbro is a worldwide leader in leisure time entertainment products for children and families. Our large portfolio of toys and games has brought joy to millions of people for almost a century. We’re looking for a self-motivated, focused individual to maximise sales in our out-licensing division, looking after the publishing, greetings and back-to-school categories.

The role is to:

· Develop and manage licensing relationships with publishing, back to school and greetings companies utilising Hasbro-owned trademarks and brands to generate revenue

· Achieve budgeted sales revenue and royalty advances through effective management of accounts

· Prepare accurate and timely budget projections and re-forecasts

· Research and present new product ideas to existing and new partners as well as retailers

The person will have:

· Previous experience and knowledge of the publishing industry in a sales oriented role

· Analytical skills with the ability to forecast and meet realistic targets

· An enthusiastic and results oriented attitude

· The ability to think creatively and solve problems

· Excellent communication skills

This is a rewarding opportunity to work with leading brands in a fun and fast-moving environment. If you think you’re the perfect addition to our team, send your CV and covering letter to: careers@hasbro.co.uk or post to: Human Resources Department, 2 Roundwood Avenue, Stockley Park, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB11 1AZ. Closing date for applications: 30th March 2009

Auto Assembly have recently updated their website to detail some of the shops, stores and dealers who will be in attendance at Auto Assembly 2009.

The dealers include:-

• Toy-Fu
• The Transformers Collectors Club
• Science Fiction Collectables
• Spacebridge
• Xyber Toys
• T-4-E

Thanks to King Grimlock for pointing out that Play have Transformers Universe Inferno and Vector Prime up for pre-orders for a 27th March release. £17.99 each.

Michael Bay has posted an interested post on his blog stating that he may look at Frank Welker to voice Soundwave for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.

I think I'm going to pursue Frank on Soundwave.

Michael

Obviously this could actaully be one piece of disinformation regarding Transformers Revenge of the Fallen, a clever bit of marketing - as not only will this be picked up by Transformers fan sites, but various news summary and news websites will probably also report on this soon, or it could be true.

Bare in mind that for the most part of Transformers the Decepticon's spoke Cybertronian rather than any Earthern languages.