"We regret that we will have to back out on the exclusive showing of the first episode of Transformers: Animated at the Arlöv Mini-Con this weekend. Both we and Hasbro Nordic thought we had permission to show the full episode, but it seems there was either some miscommunication or just a case of conflicting opinions at Hasbro USA. First one party told us yes, but later another party said no.

We want to emphasize that Hasbro Nordic's manager wanted to make the exclusive showing possible, and thanks to his efforts we can still show a partial preview of the episode, just not the full episode. So you will still get a taste of Transformers: Animated at Mini-Con!"

Fan to Fan have some images of the G1 coloured Music Label convoy toy. These may well be the same as the photoshopped images which ages3andup reported to TFWorld2005

You can see their image by going here (remote linked below)

TFWorld 2005 are running the following news story regarding a re-coloured version of the Music Label Convoy figure in Generation One colours.

.. agesthreeandup has received a solicitation from Takara for a Music Label iPod Docking Station Convoy in Generation 1 colours. The mold will retain the modifications made to the mold for the white release, including the new head, and the trailer will be designed in grey with the traditional stripe down the side. This figure is due for release in March of 2008 and is retailed at 15000 yen

Hasbro have published the following release over at Transformers.com

See some of your first glimpses of new Real Gear Robots for 2008. Wave 1 includes Highline 1070 (cell phone), Hacker X-3 (personal game system), Foton T-34 (digital camera). Be on the lookout this January where toys are sold!

Highline 1070
HIGHLINE 1070 knows where you're at. Any creature he establishes a connection with, either physically, or through his communications system is saved in his extensive target list. Those that get labeled as DECEPTICONS, he tracks continually, waiting for them to be in a perfect spot for an ambush. Then, he lays traps designed specifically for each enemy, and moves in to finish them off.

The earlier reported problem with speed on the website appears to now be resolved. If you experience any issues with the website, please let us know.

Our webserver seems to be running rather slowly today, so please be patient whilst we investigate the issue.

Once we have identified and solved the issue, we will post an updated story to let you know.

Thank you for your patients.

etoyshunter, renowned Transformers testshot seller, has a testshot (in probably final colours), of the Transformers Movie Allspark Powered Landmine toy for sale on ebay at the moment.

Follow this link to see the auction.

The first website updates in the 8th year of Transformers At The Moon sees four new Transformers toy galleries, as well we one updated and an update to a Transformers Merchandise gallery. Here are the details of the new Transformers toy galleries:

1. Transformers Movie - Thundercracker
2. Transformers Movie - FAB Disc Blaster Decepticon Frenzy
3. Transformers Super Link - Hot Shot
4. Transformers Super Link - Inferno
   

The updated toy gallery belongs to :

1. Transformers Beast Wars Neo - Heinlad

The updates to the Transformers Miscellaneous Merchandise area, in the sub-category of Transformers Games is :

1. Transformers Tyco Slot Car Racing set - full galleries of the Autobot (Blue) and Decepticon (Red) slot cars.

TFWorld2005 are reporting that the Masterpiece Starscream toy, anime colours, is now out in US retail.

Masterpiece Starscream (Hasbro edition) has been found at Walmart in Springfield, Missouri. He was priced at $48.87. So he's out, time to start your hunting.

You've probably seen some pictures of this boxset before, as well as potentially seeing the TFormers gallery of Battle Damage Optimus Prime, but you may not have seen this images before.

This is of the Transformers Movie 3-pack set of Starscream, Battle Damage Optimus Prime and Battle Damage Arcee.

Appologies for not resizig the images.

The Front

the back

Close up

Optimus Prime

Optimus Prime Robot Mode

Arcee

Starscream

Groupshot

Thanks to Yahoo Auctions Hong Kong

When asked whether the Transformers Movie "Search for Starscream" series was still in the pipeline, after the announcement of the second Transformers Movie, Chris Ryall replied with the following comment.

"[snip]There are multiple Spotlight issues in the works, this series, some other series set in the past, and one big thing coming. For starters. 2008's gonna be a lot of fun."

Many thanks to Franco Villa of the Trans Europe Express group for letting us know that Autorobot Italy member that the Transformers Movie Ultimate Bumblebee is now out in Italy.

You can find the original sighting, made by Fireflight, here.

Happy birthday to us, happy birthday to us, happy birthday Transformers At The Moon, happy birthday to us.

That's right, another year has passed and Transformers At The Moon turns 8 today, so please join us in thanking each and every one of the sites visitors, past and present, corporate or fan, for your support throughout our eight year history.

Formed in the last millennium, on October 26th 1999, Transformers At The Moon is the combined creative work of two brothers, who spend countless hours a week maintaining and updating the website to bring you the lastest Transformers news, Trademark information (exclusively) and an unrivaled amount of Transformers toy galleries (with over 90% from our own collection).

Back when we first started, the website was coded in pure HTML using Frontpage Express. This later changed to Frontpage 2000 and then onto Dreamweaver Express, whilst undergoing the biggest transformation it had received, being converted into PHP.

The website continued to expand and grow, with the launch of Version 8 of Transformers At The Moon being launched in June 2007 (after 8 months of solid work). The latest version of the site was a complete re-write, from every line of code, through every entry in a new database.

We're not sitting on our laurels though, as we've finally started working (or re-working) on the new integrated message board and members area (which has been missing for a few years).

In the meantime we've relaunched a site (Lucky Draw Transformers), created a new site (Transformers Animated) and are in the process of finishing a contracted website. Our third cartoon based website, The Visionaries.net, has worked planned for later this year, into 2008.

I could sit here all day and write an article about what you can find at Transformers At The Moon and not struggle for contents, but I won't bore you any longer. If you have a few seconds free, why not leave a message on our Transformers Forum, with any memories you have experienced over the last eight years ... relating to the site that is.

A new auction has shown up on eBay featuring the soon to be released Transformers Animated Prowl figure. The figure, a pre-production sample that a retailer has received early, is sealed, and shows off the packaging for the Transformers Animated toys for the first time.

Click here to view and bid on the auction.

Collectormania starts today, running over the weekend, at Milton Keynes shopping centre. The event is free to get into, though you need to pay if you wish to get an item signed my any of the various stars in attendance.

The show is also featuring the 1978 Camaro Bumblebee car (which was on display at the London Film and Comic-Con recently).