Tonights updates include one Transformers Cybertron toy, of no particular significance, two Japanese Exclusive Generation One Transformers and an unreleased Transformers Generation Two toy.

1. Transformers Cybertron - Excellion
2. Japanese Exclusive Transformers - Black Shadow
3. Japanese Exclusive Transformers - Blue Bacchus
4. Unreleased Transformers Generation Two - Blue Combat Hero Optimus Prime

eBay seller EToysHunter has listed an auction for an in packaging Transformers Animated Cybertronian Mode Optimus Prime. We have mirrored the images below.

The first image of Transformers Movie Stealth Bumblebee was posted on the Hong Kong Talk Transformers message board this morning. The figure is a repainted, remolded 2008 Camero but with a partially black colour scheme and "battle mask" head.

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Thanks to members of ACToys.net we have the first images from inside of the Transformers Visual Works book that has been released in Japan. You can view the images in our December Mirror of ACToys.net or over at ACToys.net, once their server comes back up, here.

I thought I'd update those of you who are after the Visual Works Exclusive Green Ratchet and do not want to pay out $150 for one that seller Hydra AKA Black Gears is offering the figure for $99.99. Here's what Hydra had to say

Emergency Green Ratchet:
I am offering the toy at $99.99 each, $50 less than online retailers, and a very competitive price considering the cost to obtain the item. Shipping to USA, Europe and Asia via EMS will be $18 for the first and $7 more for each additional figure ordered. This the cost of one would be $99.99 plus $18, two would be $199.98 plus $25, so on. At this point I have enough order forms available to fill numerous orders so I am not imposing a per-customer-limit. However, I only plan to accept pre-orders through the end of this month, so it would be in everyone's best interest to put your order in ahead of time. I absolutely guarantee support for all orders placed, although if my stock of the item sells out I may have to discontinue orders earlier than planned. The item will be shipped out promptly when it is released in April. All those who preorder from me will also receive a Japanese KitKat bar, although I don't expect that to be the deciding factor
in anyone's order.

Those interested should email him at blacklist@mm.blackgears.com

Titan Magazine have updated their MySpace site with the following release and images.

"A new era begins here!

We dive straight into the aftermath of the Transformers Movie with issue 7, with a creepy and action-packed storyline featuring all the surviving Autobots, as well as a whole host of... zombie Decepticons?

Check out these awesome images, which ought to get you drooling for the finished issue, which is on sale 3 January in the UK! The issue also comes with an awesome lenticular notebook!"

Good and bad news for people wanting to get the green Encore Ratchet. Big Bad Toy Store have put up a pre-order listing at the moment, only that figure will cost you $150!

Credit to Seibertron for the news.

Slashfilm report here, that Scotland's own Ray Park (Darth Maul (Star Wars), The Toad (X-Men), Iron Fist (Iron Fist)) has been cast as Snake Eyes in the 2009 live action G.I-Joe movie. Ray Park joins Sienna Miller (The Baroness) as the first two confirmed cast members for the Paramount Pictures film. You can read up on Ray's martial arts background on his own website.

From Transformers.com

Check out these awesome images of Wave 2 Real Gear for 2008. Figures include FARSIGHT T-20 (binoculars), MIDNIGHTER XR-4 (watch) and TWITCHER F451 (game controller). Look for these characters in February-March of 2008.

FARSIGHT T-20
FARSIGHT T-20 is a scientist and analyst who is used to examining both sides of any problem with which he is presented. His keen intelligence and highly logical mind can break down any issue to its most important few points and reach a conclusion within a few moments. He joined the AUTOBOTS not because of an ethical compulsion, but because his analysis put them squarely in the right. Many DECEPTICON strategists have tried to out think FARSIGHT T-20, but all have failed.

In a post over on Don Murphy's message board, Robert Orci has posted an apology regarding how the writers strike may affect the second Transformers Movie;

"How are you?

As you know, all screenwriters are engaged in a labor dispute with the major studios and media conglomerates that subsidize much, but not all of the media content that we consume. It may go on for a very long time. All the other writers I've talked to on every level are ready to hold out FOREVER, all the while figuring out ways to make a living out of the internet without studios.

So now the hard part for me and Alex and Ehren and all fans of Transformers is that the movie may suffer (unless of course you hate the first one so much that you feel our inattention is a bonus). It may be pushed back or a host of other thing may happen to it. For that we apologize truly.

will keep you posted..."

Credit to Seibertron for the report.