Having debuted the figure yesterday at the New York Comic-Con, Hasbro have now issued a press release containing the first two official images of the Leaderclass Transformers: Age of Extinction Optimus Prime figure

TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS OPTIMUS PRIME Leader Scale Figure
(Ages: 4 & up /Approx. Retail Price: $44.99/Available: May 2014)
The Leader Scale OPTIMUS PRIME figure from Hasbro is part of the TRANSFORMERS brand’s popular GENERATIONS action figure line and is inspired by the upcoming TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION movie from Paramount Pictures. This impressive figure is the first to be revealed from the highly anticipate 2014 TRANSFORMERS line. This extraordinary OPTIMUS PRIME figure features all new deco, converts from robot to vehicle and is styled in the character’s new look as he will appear in TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION. Additional features and accessories including an impressive new sword and shield let fans relive the action of the blockbuster movie series. The TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS OPTIMUS PRIME LEADER SCALE FIGURE will become available at major retailers beginning in May, 2014 in advance of TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION coming to theaters on June 27, 2014.

Both Big Bad Toy Store and RobotKingdom have posted new listings for a re-issue of the TakaraTomy Transformers Hybrid Style Convoy Black Edition (THS Convoy). The figure was originally released as an e-Hobby exclusive.  The re-issue of this figure is completely out of left-field considering only three THS figures were produced, Convoy, Galaxy Convoy and the Black Version of Convoy.  We own all three figures and think that they are fantastic little "Masterpiece-styled" figures, though because the Black version was also release with parts to convert the original convoy into a Generation 2 version, does this mean that the regular release will also be finding a re-issue? Time will tell.

The Hub issued the following press release yesterday following the airing of Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Predacons Rising.

Hub Original Movie Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Predacons Rising Helps Spur Year-to-Year for the Hub Network.

The Hub Network has year-to-year growth thanks to strong performances by the Hub Network's Original Family Movie, "Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Predacons Rising," "Kaijudo: Clash of the Duel Masters" and "Littlest Pet Shop," all from Hasbro Studios. An original of "Family Game Night" from Hasbro Studios and Zoo Productions also saw increases. Other Hub Network series that contributed to the weekly growth include: "R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: The Series" from Front Street Productions in association with The Hatchery, LLC; "Goosebumps" from Scholastic Media; and "SheZow" from Moody Street Kids and Kick Start Productions Inc.

Program Performance Details

- The Hub Network's premiere of "Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Predacons Rising" (Friday, 8-9:30 p.m.) delivered year-to-year time period delivery gains among Kids 2-11 (+83%), Kids 6-11 (+130%), Adults 18-49 (+250%), Women 18-49 (+53%), Adults 25-54 (+137%), Persons 2+ (+107%) and Households (+109%).

- A new episode of "Kaijudo: Clash of the Duel Masters" (Friday, 6:30 p.m.) earned year-to-year time period delivery gains among Kids 2-11 (+77%), Kids 6-11 (+76%), Women 25-54 (+36%), Persons 2+ (+52%) and Households (+42%,).

- "Littlest Pet Shop" (Saturday, 11:30 a.m.) earned year-to-year time period delivery gains among Girls 2-11 (+4%), Girls 6-11 (+40%), Adults 18-49 (+69%), Women 18-49 (+88%), Adults 25-45 (+82%), Women 25-54 (+106%), Persons 2+ (+17%) and Households (+62%).

- A new episode of "Family Game Night" (Sunday, 7 p.m.) earned year-to-year time period delivery gains among Kids 2-11 (+113%), Girls 2-11 (+243%), Kids 6-11 (+72%), Girls 6-11 (+187%), Adults 18-49 (+12%), Women 18-49 (+7%), Adults 25-54 (+47%), Women 25-54 (+41%), Persons 2+ (+94%) and Households (+54%).

- "R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: The Series" (Saturday, 7 p.m.) earned year-to-year time period delivery gains among Kids 2-11 (+103%), Kids 6-11 (+103%), Adults 18-49 (+62%), Women 18-49 (+26%), Adults 25-54 (+93%), Women 25-54 (+50%), Persons 2+ (+41%) and Households (+36%).

- "Goosebumps" (Saturday, 5 p.m.) earned year-to-year time period delivery gains among Kids 2-11 (+208%), Girls 2-11 (+111%), Kids 6-11 (+141%), Girls 6-11 (+25%), and Persons 2+ (+12%)

- A new episode of "SheZow" (Saturday, 12:30 p.m.) earned year-to-year time period delivery gains among Kids 6-11 (+37%), Girls 6-11 (+164%), Adults 18-49 (+35%), Women 18-49 (+94%), Adults 25-54 (+32%), Women 25-54 (+84%) and Households (+19%).

eToys Japan and various over Asian retailers are reporting via their websites and Facebook that TakaraTomy are going to be releasing a brand new Optimus Prime figure as apart of the Transformers Go! toy line number G-26 and released in Jan 2014.  The report, which can be seen below, states that Prime will be a triple changer transforming from Robot to Dragon to train and will also combine with both Kenzan and Gekisomaru.

Transformers Go! G26 Optimus EX Prime by Takara Tomy. This is a Japan original design that combines with G01 Kenzan and G05 Gekisoumaru together. On its own it is a triple changer that transformers from robot to train to a Dragon. With light and sound gimmick... Pre-order releasing in Jan 2014.

The listing seems a little odd as, thus far, there has been no clue to Optimus Prime taking any action within the Transformers Go! series, other than brief appearances within the first four parts (Samurai 1-3 and Shinobi 1), so treat this as a rumour for now as no pictures are currently available and there has been no official confirmation for a toy who will supposedly be released in just a few months.

ShootForTheEdit.com admin Nelson has posted some information and images from his trip to the Chicago set for Transformers: Age of Extinction. Below you will find a quote of what "Nelson" had to say

As some of you know, I visited the TF4 set in Chicago a couple of weeks ago. I won't bore you with the details, but here are some things I noticed and discovered.

Michael has a totally new crew for this movie (aside from the DP & the AD). Stunt people & drivers, SFX crew, camera crew, and grips. I guess it goes with the whole "fresh" feel and look of TF4.

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The truck company for Optimus Prime in TF 1-2-3 never wanted anything to do with the movie franchise. Before filming the first TF movie, the production crew approach the truck company to see if they could lend them 2 trucks. They said no. The producers then found 2 old rusty 1995 models that barely worked and gave them a paint job that got the job done with a very tight budget for chrome and stuff. This time around, Western Star (a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America) gave them 2 new trucks. No questions asked.

Optimus Prime was painted by West Coast Customs.

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There are 2 of every car, truck, and vehicle in this production (one for back up).

• 1 Bugatti is owned by a private owner. The other is a loaner from Bugatti.
• 1 Lamborghini Aventador was purchased by the studio. The other was purchased by Bay (the one with the interior shots in the movie).
• 1 vintage 1967 Camaro SS (BumbleBee) is owned by the studio, the other by Bay.
• Optimus and BumbleBee GGI renders are still being tweaked. Optimus looks grand and BB looks sleek, refined and badass.

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Bay showed me a 5 min sizzle reel. It was f-ing amazing. After I saw it, he asked me "Kinda boring eh?" I think with all the pressure he's got, deprecating himself is his idea of humor. It also probably makes him strive more towards creating a kick-ass movie.

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In the picture above you can see BumbleBee's head (paper weight) made of car parts (gears and stuff).

All the catering trucks have California license plates, I wonder why? I wonder if the local catering companies got tossed because of the leaked call sheet? Some how the food is better this time around (IMO).

All images are copyright of Michael Bay by Michael Bay Dot Com, on Flickr

You can view the original post along with the images over on ShootForTheEdit.com as well as after the jump along with all of the other official images.

The official TakaraTomy Youtube channel, Takaratomychannel, has been updated with episodes 2 and 3 of Transformers Go: Samurai Team.  The episiodes are not subtitled but if you have not yet seen the episodes, which are available with subtitles else where, then go check them out.  The simplistic stories continue with more time jumping and inclusion of famous Japanese historical characters.

Nelson, the Site Admin of Michael Bay's Shoot For The Edit website, has posted some new info on the Transformers: Age Of Extinction including confirmation that the "bearded robot" who's face was seen on a pole, will be Hound.

"I like how Bumblebee looks like in robot form this time around. He looks badass and sleek.

The Stingray is one of my favorite looking robots.

So is the Bugatti. Wait til you see this guy in action. He will blow your mind!!

And Hound reminds me of the bearded chubby fellow in Braveheart. He might take the cake when it comes to personality."

Big Bad Toy Store, who recently had to eat humble-pie with their incorrect Reissue Super Fire Convoy toy are now spreading another rumour regarding Transformers Masterpiece.  The latest rumours, after the Bumblebee and Wheeljack ones from Big Bad Toys Store (still not confirmed by anyone) is that MP22 will be Ultra Magnus Perfect Edition.

Takara-Tomy's designers have spoken in the past about their hope to bring a proper Ultra Magnus toy into the Masterpiece Line, but they were not able to do so.

BBTS say

The based off the updated MP-10 Convoy mold and will at last come with an all new fully functional trailer that will combine with the Ultra Magnus cab for the ultimate display piece!

Like any annoucement form BBTS we take this with a pinch of salt and advise you not to pre-order and part with any cash yet.

Big news has come out of Dublin International Comic Expo (DICE for short) for fans of Death's Head as it was annouunced yesterday during the Marvel Comics panel that Nich Roche will be the new artist on the Death's Head one-shot comic which is due for release in early 2014.  Nick will be providing the art for Andy Lanning's scripts which will be based on the Death's Head II incarnation of the Marvel UK character.  The comic is rumoured for a possible Feb 2014 release, marks the first Marvel work for Nick Roche as well as being the first in a series of planned released by Marvel US to bring back older Marvel UK properties.

Afles 2010 have posted some images to his twitter account of the recently released Super GT-04 GTR Maximus figure. Maximus is the fourth and final figure in the Super GT line, following on from Convoy, Star Saber and Megatron, and is another retool/redeco of the Transformers Alternity Convoy figure.  Alfes will post more images to his Blog shortly but for now you can find these preview images of Maximus and the "Race Queen" after the jump.

Million Publishing have posted some new images of their upcoming Rebel Infiltrator Starscream figure to their website.  The toy is a translucent version of the Fall of Cybertron figure and is a mail-away figure from the Generations Book 2013 Volume 1 though he is also available to purchase on the secondary market via many online retailers.

You can view the images of the figure after the jump

TakaraTomy designer Shogo Hasui has tweeted an image of an original concept design for a the figure that would go on to become Prowl, Bluestreak and Smokescreen. The image, which can be viewed below, is instantly recognisable though you will also spot obvious differences with the head. The original tweet was:

当時のプロールのコンセプトスケッチの一つ。肩の変形や頭部が異なるのが面白 いです。ここからさらにブラッシュアップされて、あの形にたどり着いているん ですね。#TT_TF pic.twitter.com/PW1o3tWMWR

— Shogo Hasui (@Hasui_TF) September 27, 2013

Good news for Japanese fans as TakaraTomy have now officiallty released TG-23 Metroplex in their Japan. The Japanese version of Metroplex features a second gun, additional paint applications, white ramps, a chromed face, and foil stickers and images of the new release are available thanks to TFYuki and Alfes2010

Fun Publications have sent out an email letting TFCC club members know that they can start ordering the TFCC Subscription Service 2.0 figures between now and mid-night (Eastern) on October 17th.  They have also confirmed that the total price will be $279 which is $3 less than last years subscription price.  You can order the figures from The Official Transformers Collectors' Club.

We have updated the Transformers toys instruction sheets section of the website with some new PDF instructon sheets entries.

Of the updates, the following new entries were added into the database:

1. Transformers Generations Deluxe Class Bumblebee Figure Instructions
2. Transformers Generations Megatron Instructions
3. Transformers Generations Orion Pax Instructions
4. Transformers Generations Springer Instructions
5. Transformers Generations Trailcutter Instructions

You can download copies of the instruction sheets from our Transformers toys instruction sheets section of the website.