Derrick Wyatt has posted several new comments on his blog regarding Transformers Animated Season 3 including details on who designed which characters and the news some the third season will contain even more guest voice actors.  Here are Derricks comments

"Yep, there he is. Hotshot was designed by Irineo Maramba, loosely based on some head sketches I did, with some help from Eric Siebenaler.
I can't say Hotshot was a character from my personal wish list, but I think he's made certain people pretty happy."

"Let's see, of the Rodimus and Strika teams Irineo did Hotshot, Brawn, Cyclonus and Oil Slick, and I did the rest."

"Yep, we have more guest actors, and one former guest is practically a regular this season."

With many thanks to the great people over at Paramount Pictures UK we're pleased bring you this exclusive Transformers Revenge of the Fallen news.

Following on from the confirmation of the German and Australian release dates for the second live action Transformers Movie, Paramount Pictures UK have confirmed that tha UK will have it's debut on June 26th 2009 at The Odeon Leicester Square, quickly followed with a saturation release nationwide.

We've got another piece of Transformers Revenge of the Fallen news, but we're just waiting to see if we're allowed to make it public yet.

Seibertron.com are reporting on an interview win which Hasbro's Transformers Universe designer, Bill Rawley, revealed a few details about the future of the Universe Line in Toyfare #138 (the February 2009 issue).

Mr Rawley reveals that Hasbro are already thinking of bringing back Universe after the film, probably to help fill the gap to the next movie, and are looking at Soundwave and Rhinox to possibly feature in the series.

In a surprising turn of events darkhorizons.com insider Zephyr has leaked the German release date for the third live action Transformers Movie, yes you read that correctly Transformers 3.  The film, which is yet to be named, is listed as being released on the 29th June 2011 (which though no real surprise is great to see)

"Transformers 3
On the upcoming release schedule for Germany, it appears that a second 'Transformers' sequel has already been scheduled for June 29th 2011." writes Garth Franklin in his blog entry on their site.

Credit to Mat for sending through the report

TFW2005 have received stock images of some Transformers Revenge of the FAllen Legends figures which confirm that Jetfire is indeed a Decepticon for the movie, due out in 2009.

Thee first set of four Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Legends class toys. Optimus Prime and Bumblebee represent the returning cast with all new molds. Representing the new additions to the cast are Decepticon Jetfire and Autobot Springer.

TF08.net have confirmed our rumour that the recolour of Transformers Universe Silverbolt is indeed meant to be a Transformers Universe Darkwing figure.

A robot mode image of the toy is now available on their site.

TFW2005 have received stock images of some Transformers Robot Heroes figures, including several based on Japanese Generation One characters.

The toys include Transformers Robot Heroes Dessarus, Victory Saber, Optimus Primal and Jetstorm.

Following on from the Universe Countdown story, TF08.net have also uploaded some images of the future releases of Transformers Animated Waspinator and Samurai Armour Prowl.

To keep with TF08's requests we've not mirrored the images, so please visit their site to see them.

TF08.net have come through again with yet another sneak peek into the future of the Transformers toy line with images of the Transformers Universe Countdown figure.

Countdown is a recolour of Transformers Galaxy Force: Cybertron Defense Team Red Alert, in a colour scheme loosley based on the Generation One Micromaster Countdown - a theme which seems to be fairly popular with Hasbro in the new Universe line.

Simon Furman has updated his blog with information on Maximum Binobots, a five part story on everyone's favoritie transforming dinosaurs.

Out this week, Wednesday December 10th in the US, 11th in the UK, is the first issue (of five) of Maximum Dinobots, the no-holds barred return of Grimlock, Sludge, Slag, Snarl and Swoop. Plus Scorponok, Sunstreaker, Hot Rod, Headmasters and more! And though issue #1 picks up on story strands laid in various Spotlights and Escalation/Devastation, this one kicks off from the ground level, bringing the five Dinobots—last seen together way back in Spotlight Shockwave—back together again in a raging battle-filled storyline that pulls no punches. Featuring Nick Roche’s amazing art and Josh Burcham’s scintillating colours, Maximum Dinobots is just a must-have. We confidently predict a roaring success! Click on the thumbnail below for a look at #1’s cover and check out the IDW website here for more news on upcoming Transformers comics releases.

Ozformers is reporting that the latest issue of Toy Retailer Magazine states that Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen will premiere in cinema's in Australia on the 25th of June 2009, the same day which has been reported as the release date in Germany (and a day before the current schduled US release).

The magaines also states that the toy line of Revenge of the Fallen should start to appear in stores around the 31st of May.

We are yet to receive confimation frmo Paramount Pictures UK as to the planned UK release date.

Ray, from our Site Sponsor Robotkingdom, has sent out their latest list of updates, pre-orders and latest items in stock   So here it is.

1) Animated Exclusive Pack - Jetfire & Jetstorm Will available around 18 Dec, US$26.9 - Order here.

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Vector Prime, US$25.9 -Order here.

4) Exclusive TF watches (manufactured by MIRACLE PLUS LTD.)   Pre-order, available in 2 weeks.
Type A, US$189 - here
Type B, US$199 - here
Type D & E, US$129 - here and here.
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Type I, US$165 - Here.

5) The new MP silver roller / Magnus gun kit will arrive this week. US$19.9. - Pre-order here

The credit crunch has hit another toy retailer this time in the United States as K.B Toys (one o the biggest toy chains in the US) have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the

Federal Bankruptcy Court in Delaware listing assets in the range of $100 million to $500 million dollars.

TF08.net have published the first image of a Decepticon repaint of the Transformers Universe Classics Silverbolt figure.  The toy has been repainted into the colour scheme of Generation One Darkwing which, if the case, would mean that the classics partner for the 2007 Botcon exclusive toy will findally have been released.

The Hartmans have placed various auctions for sale on ebay for some handpainted unreleased BotCon figures.  These toys include Defensor (repainted version of Fire Convoy / RID Optimus Prime, Alpha Trion (recolour of BW Snarl), Rotorbolt (recoloured version of BM Obsidian) and Devcon (recoloured verson of BM Mirage).

Other auctions include a hand painted BotCon Windrazor as well as a hardcopy of Torca