Hasbro have issued the following press release regarding the US toyfair.

This summer, the colossal battle between the AUTOBOTS and the DECEPTICONS continues when “ROBOTS IN DISGUISE” once again invade movie theaters around the world. The new DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures live-action movie TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN debuts June 26, 2009 and continues the story from the 2007 worldwide blockbuster film that finds two warring factions of robots colliding in a major battle on planet Earth. In 2009, Hasbro continues the legacy with its new line of movie-based TRANSFORMERS toys that capture the action and excitement of the new film. Fans will love the new action figures in multiple scales and kids can pretend to be a TRANSFORMERS robot by wearing the new BUMBLEBEE MOVIE VOICE MIXER HELMET. Additionally, coming in the fall, young fans will enjoy TRANSFORMERS R.P.M.’S MINI-VEHICLES, a new line of miniature, non-converting TRANSFORMERS-themed vehicles.�

You an also expect more inforamtion on releases in other countries to be annouced after the US toyfair.

According to Kapow toys the UK release of the normal Transformers Animated Ultra Maganus has now officially been cancelled with the Roadbuster Magnus taking his place. However things are not all bad for UK fans as Shockwave is now apparently confirmed and and will retail at �22.99 (report Kapow Toys).

Unfortunately due to NDAs surrounding the Hasbro display at the New York Toy Fair we are unable to UK whole Transformers release schedule for 2009 at this point, however we can say that it is in the final stages and that we hope to bring you more shortly after the US event, so for now we will bring you any news that retailers receive.

Seibertron.com are reporting on a story that Takara Tomy have annouced an exclusive Transformers Henkei Strafe figure (a repaint of Transformers Universe Cyclonus) as well as two exclusive Transformers Mini-con repainted figures.

You can see their article here.

The latest issue of Toyfare magazine, issue 140, is out in the US and contains an interviews with Lorenzo di Bonaventura and with Aaron Archer and Greg Lombardo.

According to TFW2005.com the issue contains the following information:

Important details of the coverage:

- Images of ROTF toys for Leader class Optimus Prime, Preview Bumblebee, Preview Soundwave, and the Voyager Class Starscream figure.
- Lorenzo believes the timeframe of ROTF is about one year after Movie #1.
- When asked about the challenge of creating Devastator on screen, Lorenzo mentions that Bay had the challenge in the first movie of having 30 foot robots. In the second movie, Bay has the challenge of having a robot almost four times that. Expect Devastator to be 100 to 120 feet tall in the movie.
- Archer said he couldn't give away the plot point, but there's a reason that Soundwave is designed the way he is for the movie. Hasbro had a more basic toy need. So, the two were blended together.
- Toy launch date confirmed as May 30th. A few weeks before, Bumblebee and Soundwave will be released.
- Characters mentioned in the initial wave are "Sideswipe, Sideways, Bulldozer, Voyager and many others". Promise of more off-screen characters.
- Robot Heroes will have better articulation
- Bumblebee helmet has voice mixer
- Bumblebee converting pulse cannon
- Big ticket deluxe item for the year is still "top-secret"
- Gravity Bots are geared towards younger kids. Convert automatically when you pick them up.
- A Megan Fox Human Alliance figure is on Archer's "wish list".

The Fallen's origin confirmed:
He is one of the original 13 Transformers. Lorenzo said to think of the 13 as "apostles". The Falen is the one who turns and is the reason Transformers split into Autobots and Decepticons.

Former website sponsors Kapow Toys have received Transformers Revenge of the Fallen product information.

First the release date which may be old news - its 30th May

Now onto the full range of toys - no individual details available at the mo but final waves and individual products are listed below with item numbers

1) Movie legends Item No 83977 RRP -
- Transformers movie characters at the smallest converting scale.
Ages 5+ - Master Carton x 8

2) Movie Scout Item No 83974RRP - �7.99
- Movie based action figures in a 4'5'' scale figures packed in robot mode
Ages 5 + Master Carton x 12

3) Movie Deluxe Item No 83971RRP - �12.99
- Entry level into the transformers converting play pattern featuring mech alive technology
Ages 5+ Master Carton x 8

4) Movie Voyager Item Number 83972RRP - �22.99
- Larger scale movie characters and vehicles with realistic styling, packed in vehicle mode with mech alive technology
Ages 5+ Master Carton x 4

5) Movie Leader item Number 83973RRP - �44.99
- Large scale movie characters featuring lights and sound packed in robot mode with mech alive technology , requires 2 x AA batteries
Ages 5+ Master Carton x 2


6) Fast Action Battlers Item No 83975RRP - �12.99
-Chunky action figures in a more stylised look each is packed in robot mode with spring activated action feature
Ages 4+ Master Carton 8

7) Power Bots Item No 83981 RRP - N/A
- Large scale chunky action figure formerly cyber stomping robots
Ages 4+ Master Carton 3

8) Mega Power Bots Item No 91343 RRP - �37.99
- taking Power Bots to the next level these non converting action figures make it easy for younger kids to recreate giant battle scenes from ROTF
Ages 4 + Master Carton 2

9) Human alliance Assortment Item No 83978 RRP - �29.99Bumblebee and Ironhide
Large scale Transformers action figures with a 2'' human action figure for great battle action, Human figure fits inside transformer figure and is a key figure in the battle feature of the robot. Plays off the human/ robot team ups in ROTF

10) Supreme Combiner Item Number 83908 Devastator RRP - �99.99
- Characters combine to form the ultimate movie villain from ROTF lights and Sound bring this character to life, Large scale transformer packed with features
Ages 5+ Master carton 2 requires 2 x AA Batteries

11) Movie Robot Heroes Item Number 89842 RRP - �6.99
Super stylised versions of the characters, popular with collectors and kids.
Ages 3+ Master Carton 12

12) Robot Replicas Item Number 89842 RRP - NA
Highly detailed and articulate non converting figures for older kids and collectors
Ages 4+ Master Carton 8

13) Robot Heroes Battle Scenes Item No 91524 RRP - NA
The next evolution of the robot heroes line, these mutli packs feature new human figures and vehilce modes of the key characters from the movie to recreate scenes from ROTF
Ages 3+ Master Carton TBC

14) Movie Helmet Item No 83907 RRP - NA
Speak through the voice mixer, allows kids to become their fave character from ROTF
Ages 5+ Master Carton 2

15) Robot Weapons Item No 83979 RRP - NA
- Deploy to replicate how the robot warriors fight, includes light and sound.
Ages 5+ Master Carton 2 Requires 2 x AA batteries


And that folks is all!!! WOOP WOOP, looks like a lot of good stuff to collect, the Human Alliance stuff sounds cool and reveals some sort of team ups in the movie as do the Robot Heroes Scene Packs, as for Devastator this is going to be one big ass toy, at �99.99 he has got to be on par with the Star Wars Millenium falcon- bring it on!!!

I've got the GIJOE RISE OF COBRA product details aswell.

Andy

ACToys.net have posted some images of the Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Devastator, The Fallen and a group shot showing those two along with Megatron.

Thanks to Kyrotek for reporting his sighting of the Transformers Universe figures Overload and Leo Prime in the Burseldon Tesco, Southampton priced at �19.97.

A massive thanks to hudemx from TF-Animated.de.vu for reporting on our message board that "The Dubstudio TV+Synchron GmbH has told TF-Animated.de.vu exclusively that the german dub of new Animated Episodes will begin in the first Quarter of 2009."

So not only is the German dub under way, but German becomes the first country in the world to get a release date for the third season.

Transformers At The Moon's Sitesponsor Robotkingdom have dropped us an email to let us know that they have posted updated pictures for the following Transformers Animated deluxe & voyager items on their website.

Animated Deluxe Wave 6 - Samurai Prowl - here
Animated Deluxe Wave 6 - Waspinator - here
Animated Voyager Atomic Lugnut - here
Animated Voyager Wreck-Gar - here

Peaugh have posted a new video review on YouTube for the upcoming Transformers Revenge of the Fallen voyager class Starscream toy.  The video includes comparison in both vehicle and robot mode to the toys from the original movie showing that this toy, whilst smaller, is much thinner and overall more movie accurate.  You can watch the video by using the YouTube plugin below.

Thanks to Jonno Harris for letting us know that TFW2005 have a image gallery for the upcoming Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Starscream toy which one of their members purchased form TF08.net.

Europe's largest Transformers convention, Auto Assembly 2009, taking place over the weekend of 15th-16th August at the Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre in Birmingham, England is once again expanding it's ever increasing line-up of guests...

We are pleased to announce that IDW and Titan Books comic artist Nick Roche will be joining us for his first ever Auto Assembly appearance as our TWELFTH guest!

Nick will be actively involved with Auto Assembly 2009 throughout the weekend and as well as being a part of one of our two comic panels, he will be joining our other comic guests in the guest area meeting fans throughout the weekend signing autographs. Here, you'll be able to meet Nick to talk to him about his work, and he will also be doing sketches for fans!

If that wasn't enough, he will be donating some original artwork for our charity auction and Nick will also be one of the artists involved in our art workshops taking place during the convention so if you have ever wanted to draw Transformers like the professionals, here's your chance to find out how!!

Nick isn't the only one of our comic guests to be actively involved in the convention in this way. As well as taking part in the comic panels, many of our other comic guests will be doing more during the weekend...

SIMON WILLIAMS

Simon will be providing the artwork for one of the convention exclusive postcards that will be given away free to all attendees and once again, Simon will be on hand all weekend doing sketches for fans. But that's not all... Simon will also be bringing artwork for sale, prints and more besides.

ANDREW WILDMAN

Andrew will be doing the artwork for our other exclusive postcard, doing sketches for fans and bringing some original artwork for sale.

LIAM SHALLOO

Liam will be playing host to one of our comic art colouring workshops taking place during the weekend, and he will also be bringing prints with him for sale.
 
JASON CARDY and KAT NICHOLSON

Jason and Kat will be bringing a selection of brand new prints and badges for sale and Kat will be doing sketches for fans of Transformers Animated characters. We are also hoping that they will be involved in the convention in some other way too...

Please note that there may be charges from some of our artists for sketches and some may insist that they are personalised. We will bring you more updates on our other comic guests as we get them.

Don't forget, you can find full details about the convention and the the new Auto Assembly Shop where you can buy back issues of our convention magazine, pin badges and more on the website at www.autoassembly.org.uk

We have some more MASSIVE announcements over the next few days including details of our second voice actor and much more besides so keep your eyes on all the major forums and websites! As always, we hope to see as many of you as possible in August.

Simon and Sven
Auto Assembly
 
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