TFW2005.com has receive an image showing part of the packaging for the Leader Class Transformers Animated Bulkhead figure.

The toy comes packaged with a Transformers Animated Activators Bumblebee figure, which can be seen in the image.

TF08.net have come through once again with some more images of the soon-to-be-released Transformers Henkei Onslaught figure.  The figure sports a colour scheme much close to the original prototype, the images can be seen below.

TF08.net have published some of the first images of the upcoming Transformers Animated Activator Grimlock figure which you can view below and on the Animated Grimlock character page at TransformersAnimated.com.

Thanks to TF08.net for posting some more images of upcoming Transformers Animated and Transformers Universe toys.  The figures in their latest updated include two Transformers Universe Legends 5 packs consisting of the Special Team leaders, Razorclaw, HotShot, Hun-grrr, Scattershot and Silverbolt.  The second 5-pack is called Aerial Rivals and include Thrust, Ramjet, Blades, Air Raid and Skydive.

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The next update is of the Transformers Animated Legends variety.  The toys include Animated Legends Prowl, Optimus Prime and Bumblebee as well as Transformers Animated Activators Megatron, Grimlock, Patrol Bumblebee, Thundercracker and Bandit Lockdown.

Ebay seller menasor1979 has posted an Ebay auction for Shockwave which includes a new image of the toy out of packaging.

IDW’S LAUNCHES DEBUT ISSUE OF
TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED MINISERIES

(San Diego, September 3, 2008)  For newcomers as well as longtime fans, IDW Publishing - under license from Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS), is proud to announce the release of The Transformers Animated: The Arrival #1 — the first of a series of five ALL-NEW ORIGINAL comics. The story arc takes place in the continuity of the first season of the Animated TV show, airing on Cartoon Network.

In Dispatches, Animated series head writer Marty Isenberg, along with artist Dario Brizuela take a brand-new look at the story behind the AUTOBOTS’ arrival on Earth. You’ve seen the Animated movie, but do you know the whole story? You will as ULTRA MAGNUS, SENTINEL PRIME, STARSCREAM, BLACKARACHNIA, and many more tell their sides of the story that started it all! The TRANSFORMERS Animated series will also feature OILSLICK, who was originally intended to be a toy-only character, but the creators found a place to fit him into the comic.

Alex Milne and Marcelo Matere each provide a special cover for this debut issue.

FC 32 pages $3.99

About IDW Publishing

IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. As a leader in the horror, action, and sci-fi genres, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry including: television's #1 prime time series CBS’ CSI: Crime Scene Investigation; Paramount's Star Trek; Fox's Angel; Hasbro's The Transformers, and the BBC's Doctor Who. IDW’s original horror series, 30 Days of Night, was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release. In April 2008, IDW released Michael Recycle, the first title from its new children’s book imprint, Worthwhile Books. More information about the company can be found at http://www.idwpublishing.com.

About Hasbro

Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) is a worldwide leader in children’s and family leisure time products and services with a rich portfolio of brands and entertainment properties that provides some of the highest quality and most recognizable play and recreational experiences in the world. As a brand-driven, consumer-focused global company, Hasbro brings to market a range of toys, games and licensed products, from traditional to high-tech and digital, under such powerful brand names as TRANSFORMERS, PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, TIGER, CRANIUM and WIZARDS OF THE COAST. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. (C) 2008 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Our thanks once again go out to Break for letting us know that the Transformers Animated Wave 3 deluxe figures are out now in Toys R Us.  The figures are Jazz, Soundwave, Snarl and Oilslick

The Hasbro UK Toy Shop has been updated with some new Transformers Universe and Transformers Animated figures.  Don't forget that by purchasing an toy through the Hasbro Toy Shop, that you will be entered into the prize draw to win one of three hardcopies

Universe Voyager:
Blaster
Heavyload

Animated Deluxe:
Oil Slick
Snarl
Jazz
Soundwave

Thanks to Phantomfish for the report.

52toys.com which is run by S250, have posted what appear to be some spoilers for Transformers Animated episode 30.  Due to the nature of this post, the spoilers will be posted further down the page, so turn away now if you do not want to read them.  The spoilers, if they turn out to be true, contain information on some of the characters, both new and returning, that will appear in the episode.  No pictures are available at this time.

Here is the post:

"Transformers Animated Season 3 rumor
Episode 30
Galvatron Team VS. Rodimus Prime Team
Galvatron very G1 looking ,transform into a jet
Rodimus Prime,Flame chest and pipes arms
Starscream and Megatron found some OmegaSupreme wreckages….
HotShot in Rodimus Prime Team
Female medic in Rodimus Prime Team
Some toad monster thing in Galvatron Team
no pics."

TF08.net have posted the first in packaging images of the forthcoming Target exclusive Transformers Animated Clear Lockdown figure.   The figure will probably be released in other countries as other store exclusives.  For example, within the UK, the figure is likely to be released at Tesco.

Credit to Nevermore for MSN'ing me the link