Thanks to Protoform-S for posting on our Transformers Discussion Forum the following information.

Cybertron Philippines was able to get a sample of the Transforming DVD case. Here are some pics we'd like to share with you:



You can see more pics in this LINK

The first update for Lucky Draw Transformers since it's relaunch yesterday are some special ones. First up is a gallery of the Chrome Gold Lio Convoy toy which Tempting Toys placed on eBay a few months ago. The figure is different from the Gold Lio Convoy Lucky Draw Transformers toy which we own.

The second is a first, images of Lucky Draw Transformers Beast Wars Neo Gold Big Convoy! The toy we'd been waiting for years to be able to prove finally gets some images. Go take a look at this ever so impressive figure.

We have some more mini-galleries and information pages planned for the Beast Wars II Colouring Competiton toys, which were on the old version of Lucky Draw Transformers, but are currently missing. Two brand new full galleries will be added later this month ... only we're not telling on who they will be.

We have updated our Generation Two Groove gallery, removing the mirrored images from previous ebay auctions, to now include images of the Unreleased Generation Two Groove toy which we own.

Groove joins Streetwise, Blades and our two BotCon Breakdowns (along with the Arialbots) as part of our Generation Two Combiner collection.

In addition to that gallery, you can also find Preview Galleries for the Unreleased Generation Two Megatron ATB and Unreleased Starscream toys. These galleries feature a sneak peek at one of our favorite molds, which we now own every different version of (including a testshot). Full galleries of both toys, with comparisons to G2 Dreadwing / Smokescreen, BW2 BB / Starscream, RID Dreadwing / Smokejumper, Sky Blue Testshot of RID Dreadwing / Smokejumper and Robot Master Gigant Bomb / Smoke Sniper.

I was wondering if anyone saved the image of the Generation One Lucky Draw Silver Chromedome statue which was featured on Lucky Draw Transformers? We've lost the image in the move from the old look to the new one, and it was the only copy of the image we had.

If you took a copy of the image, could you please email us, as we really want to add it back to the information page for that piece on Lucky Draw Transformers.

Thanks

In his latest blog update, Simon Furman has given a few pointers as to the direction that in which the UK exclusive Transformers comic, from Titan Books, will be heading. After issue 6, the story will switch to take place just at the end of the Transformers movie and will revolve around Starscream’s Militia.

"‘Starscream’s Militia’ picks up directly (moments) after Megatron’s final downfall, and has a distinctly ‘Night of the Living Dead’ type vibe, as Starscream makes decidedly unconventional use of such downed/deactivated Decepticons as Barricade, Blackout and Devastator. ‘Starscream’s Militia’ is written by me, with art from a relative newcomer to TF-strip work (apart, I believe, from a back-up strip in Panini’s Transformers Armada #9) Simon Williams. " Posts Simon (Fuman).

Also the article acts as a reminder that Issue 4 was released within the UK today. If, like us, your local stockist are not selling the comic, remember that you can subscribe online.

Having finished TransformersAnimated.com a short time ago, we decided it was about time to give Lucky Draw Transformers some attention. The result is a brand new, much fresher, look to the website. We decided to remove the blog functionality and go back to the original plan of having a dedicated Lucky Draw resource website that was fully integrated into Transformers At The Moon. This means that the site is a lot easier for us to update and maintain.

We decided to stick to a simple layout to make the navigation as quick and easy as possible. This means that the information that you are after can be found straight away, without having to search. We've updated the Lucky Draw toy list with more accurate information, new confirmations of some previously unconfirmed toys, and lots more images. We have further updates planned for Lucky Draw Transformers in the coming weeks, so keep an eye out for the only dedicate Lucky Draw website over at www.luckydrawtransformers.com

The Toy Retailers Association have released the official "Dream Toys 2007" which lists the "top toys for Christmas" and, for the first time in many years, Transformers products make the list. The list is a prediction of expected sales over the holiday period and the Toy Retailers Association represent 75% of UK based toy retailers.

In the Dream Dozen, Transformers Movie Leader: Optimus Prime comes in at number 12 (keep reading for the full listing) whilst in the Boys Toys there are three Transformers listings. Leader class Optimus Prime is number 9, the Optimus Prime Voice Changer Mask is number 10 and Ultimate Bumblebee is number 11 (despite the �79.95 RRP).

Dream Dozen

Are You Smarter Than A 10 Year Old?, Hasbro (RRP �19.99)
Baby Annabell� New V4, Zapf Creation (RRP �39.99)
Barbie Girls, Mattel (RRP �49.99)
Doctor Who Dalek Sec Hybrid Voice Changer Mask, Character Options (RRP �29.95)
Flytech Dragonfly, Character Options (RRP �34.87)
Golden Balls, Vivid Imaginations (RRP �19.99)
Art Bindeez Super Deluxe Studio Centre, Character Options (RRP �19.95)
The Night Garden – Blanket Time Igglepiggle, Hasbro (RRP �34.99)
Puppy Grows and Knows Your Name, Mattel (RRP �44.99)
Roary R/C Car, Vivid Imaginations (RRP �24.99)
Say What?, Radica (RRP �24.99)
Transformers Movie Leader:Optimus Prime, Hasbro (RRP �39.99)

Gary Grant, Chairman of the TRA, comments: “This year’s Dream Dozen once again demonstrates the versatility of the toy industry. The technological advancements used in many of the toys we reviewed this year were quite amazing, and demonstrate how forward thinking manufacturers can be. Responding to the ever2changing demands of children is what makes this industry so innovative. The result is a truly eclectic mix of toys that will appeal to young and old alike.”

Boys Toys

Ben 10 Alien Laboratory Bandai RRP �24.95
Ben 10 Omnitrix F/X Bandai RRP �12.95
Cars Mega Mack Playtown Mattel RRP �39.95
Creator – Monster Dino Lego RRP �69.95
Dr Who Dalek Sec Hybrid Voice Changer Mask Character Options RRP �29.95
Dr Who Figures Assortment Character Options RRP �6.95
Spider-Man Ultimate Web Blaster Hasbro RRP �39.99
Stretch Power Ranger Character Options RRP �14.95
Transformers Movie Leader: Optimus Prime Hasbro RRP �39.99
Transformers Optimus Prime Voice Changer Mask Hasbro RRP �29.99
Transformers Ultimate Bumblebee Hasbro RRP �79.95
WWE Money In The Bank Ladder Match Playset Vivid Imaginations RRP �19.99

Visit the Toy Retailers Association website here.

The Allspark have two nice little news stories rounding up some information / speculation regarding the Transformers 2 movie. The first covered information from Steven Spielburg, the second regarding a story document (called a Treatment) which had been leaked.

As with the first Transformers Movie, we'll only be printing official images / stories concerning the production of the Transformers Movie, and not reproducing any leaked images / documents.

This has nothing to do with Transformers really, but it's interesting to see an auction on Yahoo Japan at the moment for a 1974 Camaro, in Bumblebee colours (complete with dodgy bodywork) listed in the Transformers section of the Japanese auction website.

You can see the auction here, if you fancy a giggle. The auction is around �2,700, which probably isn't bad for the car.

Just a quick reminder that the 25% off sale at the Hasbro Toy Shop ends in two days. To qualify for the discount, simply quote: 0601:Welcome at the checkout when prompted.

The Transformers section of the website can be found here.

Simon Furman has posted an update on his blog with some details, and cover image, for the Titan Magazine Transformers Issue 4. Here's what he had to say :-

It’s out this week, Thursday 11th October to be precise, the fourth issue of Titan’s superlative Transformers comic/magazine. And this issue is extra-special, as it features all-new art from the one and only Don Figueroa (Transformers Movie Prequel, Beast Wars The Ascending)!

Movie Devastator comes under the spotlight in a new 10-page comic strip, written by me and drawn by Don. Is he as dumb as his G1 counterpart? Well, yes. But he’s also equally as brutal and destructive, and when he finds himself with no easy prey to crush, watch out!

As always with these solo but interlinked stories, there are guest appearances aplenty from other characters from the new TF-movie. Plus, more strip, a profile for Blackout and a titanic, expanded head-to-head smackdown between Optimus Prime and Megatron! Oh, and free pin badges! What more could you ask for.

Over on the IDW message board, Chris Ryall has responded to some of the negative feedback that IDW have received over last weeks release of the Beast Wars Sourcebook issue 1. Here's what Chris had to say

Hey, everyone--

In the time we've been doing Transformers comics, there have been highs and lows for the fans, I know. As there's going to be on anything -- some projects work better than others, for various reasons.

This one seems to be ranking somewhere near the first issue of the TF Animated Series for most of you, from the responses I've seen.

Which sucks all around--the last thing we want to do is release product that doesn't work for you. Especially since this particular book took so long to finally arrive. And because so many artists and colorists labored over it. And because Simon and Ben Yee did the same, and then waited patiently for the book to finally be assembled and released.

So for the person who just e-mailed me very angry and said "once again, IDW screws its fans," well, that's hardly true and hardly a sound approach to business, I would think. And nothing we would ever set out to do.

So what happened?

That's a good question. But there's really no need for me to make excuses or air any beasty-smelling laundry, so I'll just say that the book is, like everything we publish, ultimately my responsibility. This book was one that sort of slipped through the crack while I was dealing with an editorial shift, and it went out with some errors. Book Two was completed during this same period. But Andrew is here as the TF Editor now, and is extremely competent and he and I will do what we can to ensure the rest of the books are produced as they should be. As many errors are able to be corrected in the collected version will be fixed, too.

I know that this book was a bit of a disappointment for fans who waited so long. Transition with art teams or editorial teams can cause hiccups that are evidenced in the finished product, but certainly not on purpose.

So know that I share your pain on this--maybe moreso, since so many people have shared their pain with me--but also know that putting out something you don't love is never our intent. We'll get 'em next time.

In a follow up to an early news article concerning new Transformers items coming soon to Woolworths, Oddsey has now posted an image of the Transformers items in the Woolworths catelogue on our Transformers Forum.

Many thanks once again to Oddsey for bring us this story.