Chinese fansite TF08.net have acquired some samples of various Transformers Universe Classics as well as Botcon 2008 exclusive figures. They have taken some high-resolution images which we have cropped (to save you some bandwidth) and mirrored below.

Its time to bring you details of how the Transformers brand performed in January of 2008.

First up, Transformers was 4th in the properties chart for the month behind Bratz, Barbie and Thomas & Friends.

In the retail charts, the strong sales continued both in terms of units sold as well as monetary sales. The best selling action figures of 2007, the Transformers Movie Legends, were 2nd in terms of � sales, 3rd in terms of units sold. The Movie deluxe figures were 4th in terms of � sales and 8th in terms of units sold and the Classic Mini-con 3 pack was 6th in terms of unit sales. For the full NPD Charts, see further down in this article.

In the retailers charts, Transformers continues to perform well at The Entertainer, with Dropkick being the 4th best selling toy in by the 4th Feb 2008. Beatmix Bumblebee just makes the top 10 at number 10.

UK Jan 2008 � Sales
1. Cars Assortment
2. Transformers Movie Legends
3. Hot Wheels Assortment
4. Transformers Movie Deluxe
5. WWE Ruthless Agression
6. In The Night Garden Talking Plush
7. Dr Who 5-Inch Figures
8. V.Smile Software
9. In The Night Garden Mini Plush
10. High School Musical Country Club Friends

UK Jan 2008 Unit Sales
1. Hot Wheels Car Assortment
2. Cars Assortment
3. Transformers Movie Legends
4. WWE Rutheless Aggression
5. In The Night Garden Mini Plush
6. Transformers Classics Mini-Con 3 Pack
7. Dr Who 5-Inch Figures
8. Transformers Movie Deluxe
9. Spider-man 3 Figures
10. Power Rangers Operation Overdrive Figures

Thanks to Break for letting us know that

"..All TF toys are now buy one get one half price at Toys R Us! Also the Optimash Prime Mr Potato Head toy has been reduced to �4.99."

Thanks to David Chan of Kidi Toys Inc (AKA Newtoy Toys Factory) for letting us know that their reproduction Metrotitan is now complete and that they are taking orders. Below you will find some images of the toy, though the boxed version is believed to be the original and not the reproduction. Don't forget that you can view our Metrotitan galleries by simply going to metrotitan.transformertoys.co.uk

There is an eBay auction for the sold out Botcon 2008 Optimus Prime figure which you can find here. We have mirrored the image below. Click for full size.

Hasbro have issued yet another press release for figures from the Transformers Movie line which you can read here.

Spring 2008 Exclusives only at Target
Be sure to head to target this spring and summer fore these great movie exclusive TRANSFORMERS action figures.
Movie Character ALLSPARK Deluxe Figures
Each of this assortments 4 movie characters – BUMBLEBEE, AUTOBOT JAZZ, BARRICADE and DECEPTICON BRAWL – is packed in robot mode in a premium display package to showcase the robot’s AllSpark Powered blue deco highlights. Look for these figures at Target in mid-April; $9.99 SRP

BUMBLEBEE
The ALLSPARK empowered AUTOBOT hero is ready to adventure across the galaxy, fighting DECEPTICONS wherever they’re found.
AUTOBOT JAZZ
Though he was badly damaged – almost destroyed – in the final battle AUTOBOT JAZZ is back. Thanks to the power of the ALLSPARK he’s more powerful than ever.
DECEPTICON BRAWL
With his cannons powered up by ALLSPARK energy, DECEPTICON BRAWL has more destructive power than ever, and he’s setting his sights on blasting the AUTOBOTS to pieces
BARRICADE
BARRICADE uses his supercharged ability to disguise himself to cause havoc among the humans helping the AUTOBOTS. Thanks to the ALLSPARK, he’s almost impossible to detect among similar human vehicles
Premium Series DEEP SPACE STARSCREAM
The TRANSFORMERS Movie Premium series concludes with this exclusive STARSCREAM with metallic deco and added movie details. Deep Space Starscream’s enhanced deco is based directly off of an actual F-22 Raptor. The codes on his vertical stabilizers (“FF 1st FW”) indicate that the particular F-22 Raptor that he scanned for his jet mode was from the 1st Fighter Wing (“1st FW”) based out of Langley Air Force Base. Like the real F-22 fighter, parts of his deco are a shiny metallic while other parts are a flat gray. Available June 22 at Target; SRP $19.99.

Fleeing the catastrophic battle that led to the destruction of MEGATRON, STARSCREAM retreats to a nearby power plant where he can siphon enough raw energy to repair himself of the minor damage he has suffered from human weapons. His frame repaired and reenergized, he boosts out of the atmosphere, headed for deep space. As he accelerates past the moon, he sets his sensors to long-range scan, hoping to find evidence of nearby DECEPTICON reinforcements he can bring back to Earth to destroy the AUTOBOTS and their human allies.

Hasbro have issued the following press release via Transformers.com

Take your first look at these awesome exclusives infused with AllSpark Power that will be at Wal-Mart this spring.

THE FINAL BATTLE: ROBOT HEROES 5-pack
Following on the popular g1-themed Robot Heroes 5-pack from 2007, this pack brings together 5 exclusive figures to recreate the movie’s final dramatic battle scene in the unique styling of ROBOT HEROES. Find it at Wal-Mart now, SRP $9.96

Together with their new human comrades, the AUTOBOTS battle the DECEPTICONS to the finish in the final fight for possession of the AllSpark. The crowded streets of a human city are the battleground. The pavement cracks and melts from the power of the giant robots’ weapons. The destruction is legendary as the mighty metal warriors hurl each other against the sides of buildings, and fill the air with laser fire. Neither side will stop fighting until their enemies are totally destroyed.

Includes OPTIMUS PRIME with ALLSPARK POWER, MEGARON with metallic finish, Battle Damaged BLACKOUT, Battle Damaged AUTOBOT JAZZ and AUTOBOT RATCHET with ALLSPARK POWER.

Exclusive Movie Deluxe Figures

By selecting some of the coolest molds from the past, the TRANSFORMERS design team has created four new movie (and G1) inspired characters with AllSpark Powered deco treatments. Read notes from designer Joe Kyde and see images below. Look for these characters at Wal-Mart now, SRP $9.96.

DIVEBOMB
This DECEPTICON jet uses deco inspired by the Russian Air Force SU-37 Flanker- F prototype. The design team went with this deco to provide something that had realistic cues but still stood out. The “Decepticon Air Force” marking is the same as that used on the Decepticon Movie Starscream G1 redeco, and is roughly based on the real-world Philippines Air Force roundel.

DIVEBOMB tries his hardest to make friends with the other DECEPTICONS, but they go out of their way to avoid him. Everyone recognizes his skill an aerial fighter, his intelligence as a tactician, and his positive attitude towards the goal of total DECEPTICON domination. Unfortunately, his reactor containment is so bad that other robots can't stand to be near him. Wherever he goes, he leaves a trail of toxic fumes, and he emits so much radiation that it short-circuits the sensor systems of those nearby.

JOLT
The design team originally intended this character to have a darker purple deco--similar to that of the old Micromaster Roadhugger. When a name change was required this mold from Cybertron worked even better as a reimagining of the Generation 2 DECEPTICON Laser Rod Jolt.

Shortly after the final battle for the AllSpark, JOLT sought out BARRICADE for advice. Brought to life by the energy bursts thrown off the Allspark during the fight, he wanted to learn the finer points of lying and trashing stuff. After BARRICADE was done beating on him, DECEPTICON FRENZY made fun of him for a while, and slashed his tires. That was his first and only lesson, and he took it to heart.

BIG DADDY
This deluxe version of BIG DADDY is based on the Micromaster Hot Rod of the same name –a perennial favorite among the collector community. This DOWNSHIFT mold from Cybertron really lends itself well to this fan favorite.
BIG DADDY is more concerned with his paint job than with any war that might be going on. You'll most often find him cruising the main drag of whatever town he ends up in, or hanging out at the local beach. When he does roll out, he does it slow, so that all the pedestrians can get a nice, long look at his sleek lines and killer chrome. He's got his own crew of robots to roll with. They stay out of the way of the rest of the AUTOBOTS, and the AUTOBOTS stay out of theirs.

GRINDCORE
The design team decided that an AUTOBOT construction vehicle would nicely round out this exclusive assortment. GRINDCORE is loosely based on Micromaster Crush-Bull. To complete the AUTOBOT aesthetic, the traditional secondary purple cues were replaced with a rust red color. His name comes from a style of music that aptly fits his personality.
Whatever GRINDCORE is doing, he loves to do it loud. CYBERTRONwas always a pretty noisy place, what with everyone revving their engines, and then the war. Earth people really know how to make noise fun though. Human heavy metal is way cooler than the shock-pop he listened to in his home city of Vos. It's easy to find him on any construction project – just follow the incredibly loud music.

Fat Guy has updated his blog with an image gallery of the 2008 Winter Wonderfest exclusive Transformers Movie Generation One coloured Arcee figure. The mini-gallery is great for those fans wanting to see more images of this sold out figure out of the packaging.

Toys R Us UK have updated their website with 3 new Transformers product listings, the details of which you can find below.

1. Landmine (Transformers Movie Deluxe Figure) - Ref: 37901815- �9.99 (Out of stock)
2. Cornshaft (Transformers Movie Deluxe Figure) - Ref: 37901816- �9.99 (Out of stock) (Camshaft)
3. Cliff Jumper (Transformers Movie Deluxe Figure) - Ref: 37901817- �9.99 (Out of stock)

Do not forget that you can find your nearest Toys R Us store using our exclusive UK Transformers store locator. You can also view all of the current listings from Toys R Us UK from within our Store Listings area of Transformers At The Moon.

Note: Toys R Us website is listing Camshaft as Cornshaft for some reason.

For those wanting a better look at the Trans-Scanning Transformers Movie Optimus Prime figure we bring you a poster showing all three forms of the toy.