Thanks to Simes for sending over whast will probably be the final Auto Assembly 2008 press release. Transformers At The Moon will be attending the event where we will be displaying some unreleased figures from our collection at our table, so make sure to stop by and say hello.

AA 2008 Even More Guests!

We're just FOUR days away from Auto Assembly 2008 and as we promised, we've got yet another couple of last minute announcements to make...

* TWO MORE GUESTS CONFIRMED! *

We have now confirmed two more guests for Auto Assembly 2008 bringing the total to THIRTEEN! We are now being joined by John McCrea and Lee Bradley. John and Lee have both been working on Titan's Transformers comic for some time and John is going to be working on Titan's upcoming Transformers: Animated title. They have both also been working extensively in the comic industry and will be making their Auto Assembly debut.

* PRE-BOOKING DEADLINE IS TONIGHT! *

Don't forget, pre-bookings close TONIGHT so if you haven't already registered, you've got to get your bookings in by 9:00 pm GMT so we can process them and get your booking confirmations out in the post to you tomorrow to ensure that they reach you before the convention.

* NEW EUROPEAN RECORD IMMINENT... *

Bookings have been flying in and we have almost hit the total figure that we had in 2006 and that means just a few more and we have set a NEW European record and we will do this easily from on the door bookings!

* BBC AT AUTO ASSEMBLY 2008 *

It is looking very likely that not only will Auto Assembly 2008 be filmed to be included as a bonus featurette on a DVD, but it now looks as if the BBC will be sending a camera crew to the convention for their Midlands Today programme so expect to see a couple of camera crews around during the day!

Well, we're almost there but who knows what else might happen in the next 48 hours... See you all on Saturday!

As always, for all the latest information on Auto Assembly 2008, to book online or to download booking forms or for more information on anything in this weekly update, visit the website at www.autoassembly.org.uk


Simon and Sven
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TFormers are running a story they picked up on at the SDCC involving a possible Revoltech release for Grimlock and Soundwave.

When asked about any future Transformers characters in Kaiyodo's Revoltech line, Organic Hobby hinted Soundwave and Grimlock in a casual conversation at this past weekend's San Diego Comic-Con 2008.

OF cause this could just be characters they'd like to do, but stay tuned for more information when it comes in.

Rumours are flying due to an of the cuff comment made by Roberto Orci on the Don Murphy message boards regarding a trailer for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.

Roberto Orci, stated "maybe -- or maybe in front of EAGLE EYE... who knows." when asked if a trailer for the Transformers sequal would be shown during Fringe (a TV series he is working on).

Eagle Eye is a Shia LaBeouf thriller set to hit theatres in the US in September. Any trailers at this point would be teaser trailers, and like those for the original would probably not feature any in-movie footage.

It has now been revealed that when Shia had his recent drink-drive accident from which he required extensive surgery on his left hand, keeping him off the set of Transformers Return of the Fallen for one month, he had a passenger in the car at the time which was none other than his Transformers co-star the 23-year old Australian actress Isabel Lucas. Lucas was treated for minor injuries at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre in L.A.

Credit to Entertainment Tonight.

TransformersLive.blogspot.com have posted some images from the San Pedro set of Transformers Return of the Fallen. They photographs show Optimus Prime, Ironhide, the Ice Cream Truck and some NEST vehicles.

Simon Furman has updated his blog with some information regarding the main story that will be published in Titan Magazines UK exclusive Transformers comic. The story, a stand-alone story, is called Dark Spark and is written to bridge the gap between the Aftermath story arc and the Twilight's Last Gleaming arc. Here are some quotes from the blog.

"It’s called ‘Dark Spark’ (I know, I know!) and it centers around the return of a character many might have thought gone for good .... [it will] define this second batch of 13 UK issues. It’s also more character led than other recent issues, which I do like to do from time to time .... If you’ve read issue #14 (’Aftermath pt1′), you’ll have some idea already where the ’spark’ of ‘Dark Spark’ comes from, but who gets it and what it does to them may surprise you. And it’s all connected to what’s happening (and trust me, it’s all bad) to Earth. The story sees the debut of one Decepticon and paves the way for that of four Autobots. And that’s all I’m gonna tell you, except that issue #16 hits UK stores on September 11th and the art is by Jeremy Tiongson".

You can view a preview image here.

ACToys , member comus has posted some images of Japanese Convention exclusivev Transformers Henkei Wild Rider (in his packaging) as well as US Toys R Us Exclusive Transformers Titanium War Within Grimlock.

Wild Rider will also see a limited relesae via e-Hobby shop after the convention, which appears to have become a trend over the last few convention exclusive items.

Looks like Shia LaBeouf's troubles with the law are continuing again today as he's now been arrested for a Drink Driving offence, involving a road accident.  This is the third time he has been in trouble with the law, unless you count the run-in with Barricade, though shouldn't effect shooting of Transformers Revenge of the Fallen

The BBC report

Transformers and Indiana Jones star Shia LaBeouf has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a road accident in Hollywood, US authorities have said.

Mr LaBeouf was the driver of a vehicle which crashed in the early hours of Sunday morning, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said.

The actor and his passenger were hurt in the collision, but it is unclear how serious their injuries were.

A spokesman said police officers arrested the 22-year-old at the scene.

The incident took place at 0300 local time (1100 BST).

Mr LaBeouf, who has not yet been charged, recently starred in Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull alongside Harrison Ford.

He also starred in the recent Transformers movie.

Last November he was arrested for refusing to leave a pharmacy in Chicago, blaming the incident on "complete and utter insanity". Charges were later dropped.

He later told chat show host David Letterman: "Drinking and driving is one thing, but drinking and shopping - it's just as bad."

In April, charges against him for breaking a smoking ban were dismissed by a Californian judge.

We'd like to apologise to everyone, especially Jon Slater, for not posting hie news story yesterday regarding Nicktoons showing the two final episodes of Transformers Animated from Season 2, A Bridge to Close yesterday in an hour long special.

Bad timing meant I was at work from 07:30 to 19:30 yesterday, so didn't have a chance to read the emails, by which time it was too late.

Jon mentioned that Digi-guide only updated with the listing yesterday.

Following on from our exclusive news stories regarding the Argos catelogue, releases today, Oddsey has now provided us with images from the catelogue, which you can find on our Transformers Forum.

TFWorld2005 have live coverage of the SDCC Hasbro panel on their website. Here's a basic overview of what's been said so far.

• Showed Activators Cliffjumper repaint. Deluxe Blurr. Voyager long arm/Shockwave.
  One toy, 2 different robot modes., tank mode alt for shocky.
• Black and purple animated repaint of Megatron.
• Moving on to Universe. Showing Ironhide.
• Now showing Sideswipe.
• And, now showing silverbolt.
• Stormcloud powerglide redeco is based off a micromaster of the same name
• Now showing robot heroes, various packs, nothing new
• Fall 2008 Exclusives. showing SDCC exclusives
• wall mart exclusives - cybertron and classics repaints in real world paint schemes.
  
• Saw Cybertron Hot shot, Classics mirage in there, will clarify rest in a bit. Pic flashed quick on screen.
• RE animated dinobots - they want to do as many as possible. no other confirmation.
• The Wal Mart exclusives would be the already-seen Breakaway, Fracture and Crankcase, methinks.
• 25 years discussion will focus on all generations showing prime - WILL HAVE SHORT STACKS. Peter cullen voice box in package
• Showing deluxe hound and ravage
• Showing targetmaster deluxe Cyclonus, Awesome Transformations.
• Deluxe Cheetor - new transformation, more cat like robot mode, 1st era BW cheetor, no TM,
  
• universe voyager inferno no ladder, has water cannon, very boxy, Universe Inferno = G1. Red fire truck
• universe legends brawn and beachcomber.
• Universe legends Bumblebee (classics style), with COSMOS. Legends Cosmos
• BM Cheetor VS Tankor Robot heros.
• RID Prime, super mode, vs RID Megatron those were Robot Heroes
• Mighty Mugs- Prime first, more are coming.
• Talking up movie. Cant answer movie questions.

From the Q&A

• No plans for More Masterpiece in america, but everything is on the table.
• New Universe stuff, will there be ones on original 13 - will talk more later as comic comes out
• Animated - season 3 is it greenlit? They are working on it, but not officially picked up
• Animated Wreck Gar is coming.
• People want classics seaspray. They said we'll see
• Robot heroes Sari? Have specs drawn up, have to wait and see if it can work in market. (Archer has desire to do human characters.)
• Will there be a Deaths Head Marvel Transformer. No Plans, but they like the idea.
• No plans to do more IDW characters, but is open to idea, cross promotion in comics is important for non core characters.
• Question - Alternators ? Crowd explodes, wants them too.
• Headmasters, Masterforce, Victory in 25th line? - "We are celebrating all the eras" - So thats a maybe? "Better than a Maybe"
• Animated Omega Supreme? No plans yet.
• On Animmated Waspinator figure - Possible. Not sure if that was meant for Ani or classics.
• Animated seeker repaints - "We love our repaints"
• Animated Soundwave - May have another "instrument" in his arsenal
• More Macdonalds toys to come with second Movie
• Isenberg - "Honestly I dont know" when saked about female starscream clone
• Leader animated Lugnut? - Have to gauge market and demand first.
• Universe Unicron - No plans for new mold