TF08.net owner yizhi521has posted a new image of the upcoming Transformers Animated Activator Dirge on his message board.  The figure is for sale for $5.

Derrick Wyatt has updated his blog with more images of this "other" desk, showing off yet more Transformers which he has on display to help him with his creative ideas.

Derrick mentions that he'd love to have Blast Off, the Sharkticons and Battle Beasts in Transformers Animated, but doesn't think it will be very likely... well nto at this point anyway.

You can see the article and Derrick's replies at A Delightful Tedium.

S250 has update his blog with another concept drawing for a new character in Transformers Animated series three.  This time the new character is Generation One fan favorite Brawn.

You can see S250's post on his blog.

TF08 member Yizhi521 has come through again with another Transformers Animated figure which is yet to be released.  This time the toy he has got his hands on is Transformers Animated Wreck-Gar.

The photograph shows both vehicle and robot form.

Derrick Wyatt has updated his blog with a new post regarding the IDW Transformers Animated comic character The Wraith.  

"I was lucky enough to have a tiny bit of spare time a while back where I got to design The Wraith for the IDW comic Transformers Animated The Arrival, written by TFA's own Marty Isenberg. I really jumped at the chance to draw him because Marty has had the idea for this character right from the get go of our show. It was also fun just to get to do an old school HB-esque super hero." writes Derrick who also posts a design sheet image in his article.

In related news Jim Sorenson has put up a new blog that is dedicated to Transformers design models that did not make it into the two volumes of The Ark that he Bill Forster did for IDW.   You can view his blog, Disciples of Boltax, at http://boltax.blogspot.com/.

TF08.net's yizhi521 has posted an image of a recently acquired sample. he has received,  of Transformers Animated Roadbuster Ultra Magnus.  The toy is a redeco of the Animated Ultra Magnus figure but in the Generation One Roadbusters colour scheme.  You can view the mirrored image below.

TF08.net member Comus of TF08.net has posted several high resolution images of the upcoming Transformers Animated Swindle toy.  You can view the mirrored images in Swindle's miscellaneous toy image section on TransformersAnimated.com

The Transformers Collectors Club have updated their website with a preview of of their next magazine.  The image includes a small picture of two season three Tranformers Animated charactersRodimus and Strika.  You can view an image of the characters below.

IDW have published several preview images for their Transformers Animated The Arrival issue 4 comic.

Remember you can find out lots of information, see preview images and find statistics on the Transformers Animated comics at Transformers Animated.com

Ozformers has a nice round up, with a few pictures, from a Transformers Animated promotional event which took place in Australia over the weekend.

Here's a basic summary but check out Ozformers for the full article / details.

Some of the interesting things discussed during the day:
- Eric is in Australia until February, on a 'working holiday', but would love to come back. He said that the temporary relocation is part of an initiative at Hasbro now to have the more important people exposed to other branches of their (global empire) company, and have the branches benefit from it in the process (or something like that - it sounds like something they could be doing a lot in future).
- He's been working his normal job, but just more efficiant (no distractions like at their US offices).
- He's been around a fair bit of Australia while here (as a tourist), and hopes to visit New Zealand before he heads back to America.
- He pointed out to us that he has been responsible for designing all of Animated, not just Oilslick (which I thought was his only Animated figure, because it was on the tfwiki). He mentioned that there is a complete list of his works on tfw2005 site somewhere (I couldn't find it).
- On the topic of Oil Slick, he said that it was originally intended to have slime in the second barrel (the one with the lid, not the chain weapon), and slime in the bucket over his head. When that didn't work (potential for leaking during transport from China was the issue), they looked at having water in the bucket over his head, but found out that it is 'not a good idea to have anything from China with water in it', in case it gets consumed by a child (seems that the water from China isn't the healthiest in the world). In the end, the toy was left without anything, but like Animated Swoop's weapon or Universe Galvatron, the original features are still there.
- Aside from the Toasted TV interview, he has also been interviewd on TTN (kid's news show) and FHM (men's magazine).
- Is working on 2 of the size classes for the TF2 Movie line, one of which is the Voyager size (I think he said Scout was the other). As expected, he couldn't say anything else about the movie, other than how great he thinks the toys are coming.
- Mentioned that the Animated Sideswipe in the UK comic was something they drew up without telling Hasbro, and told them to change it because it was a character they would probably do eventually.
- His thoughts on some of the good quality custom TFs, is one as a fan, who want's to get a 'City Commander' (Classics Magnus trailer) for himself.
- Told us why we haven't seen any Animated Constructicon toys yet, but I can't say why here at this time.
- Described the Animated Arcee toy a little, being a whole new Deluxe sized mould, and isn't all pink.
- Said that the neutering of Animated Swoop's weapon (was designed to extend the flame spikes when pulling on the chain), but didn't pass safety tests (if swallowed, it could get lodged in a kid's throat, and pulling the chain to remove the toy would hook it in even more).
- A fan of Translucent plastic on TFs, but not of Mighty Muggs (don't blame him - they're an abomination...).
- He prefers the creative freedom of doing new characters over homage characters. And says that he's just about done about all the major Gen1 character homage toys for Animated, as more of the focus will be on new characters now (after next year).

He also discussed a fair bit about the design process - what he does, what some of the restriction on him are, and how most turn out close enough to how he wanted them to.

And a few things from the Marketting Managers:
- The Animated cartoon will return to Australian free-to-air (Toasted TV on Channel 10) by the end of November, on weekdays.
- Delay with the release of 25th Optimus here (probably won't be in stores until early January now)
- And I think there was a similar delay with Special Edition classics as well.

Due to the recent server problems we missed reporting this news on Saturday.

Oddsey posted the following sighting on our message board of Transformers Animated Wave 3 Sentinal Prime and Swoop being in stock at Sainsbury

"Just picked up Swoop/Sentinel for £4.99 each from a Sainsbury's in Nottingham.(Castle Boulevard store)
I think this is the first sighting of that wave so far, so you may want to wait before trying your local store. Give it two or three weeks just to be on the safe side.

Be aware that some stores also do not stock toys, or may have only a small range that does not include Transformers.

Use this page to find the details of your local store, including phone number so you can ring and check if they have 'em in stock.

http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/shoppingand ... _secondary

Also be aware that there is the possibility that they may have sold out of said figures before you arrive.

There are many other possible reasons that your local store might not have them available, such as Fire/Flood, other acts of God, industrial action, amongst others."

T-4-E posted this evening to remind everyone that "The 1/2 price sale in Sainsburys is only until this wednesday. I picked up a Swoop & Sentinel Prime on Sat for £4.99 each plus some Wave 1 Uni Legends at £1.49 each and Uni Robot Heroes for £2.99 each."

Happy hunting

ENI have received the first image of the cover of the Transformers Animated series two DVD which is due for release on the 6th January 2009.  You can view the full size image here.

Transformers Animated .com's toy image area for the character of Blurr has been updated with several new in and out of packaging pictures supplied by TF08.net

Transformers Animated leaked sample buyer peaugh has posted a video review on YouTube featuring the Jetfire / Jetstorm double pack.  Peaugh covers the figures in their individual vehicle and robot modes as well as their combined vehicle and robot form.  He has also uploaded several images to his photobucket account which we've mirrored below.