Some new images have been shown of of TakaraTomy's recent stand at the Dengeki Festival in Japan where they showed of some of their upcoming figures including the Masterpeice toys as well as the Fall of Cybertron released.  However the biggest news from the event came in the form of the TakaraTec stands Alternity GT-R display which announced, and showed banners of, the three initial toys from the line.  Optimus Prime (who had already been seen), Star Saber and Fortress Maximus!!  Yes a Star Saber and Fort Max Alternity figures! Both toys are colours of the Optimus Prime figure with Star Saber having a new head.  you can view some images from the event thanks to @ToYz80 and the Takara Tomy facebook page

The toys will be released in 2013

Robot Kingdom have updated their Facebook page with some new in-package images of the upcoming Gutto Kuru Godmaster Ginrai figure.  Ginrai was the Japanese name for Hi-Q, the Powermaster of Powermaster Optimus Prime, and is from the Masterforce series. The figure, who is out later this month, comes with his trademark helmet, five heads, alternate hands and more accessories.  You can view the images below.

BigBadToyStore have posted a video preview of the Transformers Prime Dark Energon Optimus Prime and Megatron sets which you can watch below

Takara-Tomy Transformers' brand member, Hasui Yuki, has been posting images onto Twitter over the last few days of this months Transformers United EX releases. The figures, which are recoloured os the Power Core Combiner toys include Grim Master Prime, Race Master Prime, Road Master Prime and Dozer Master VS Air Master.  You can view all of the images after the jump or by visiting his twitter account here.

In a shocking turn of events, Hasbro UK have replied to a question raised on Facebook by Mathew Shatford regarding a possible UK release of both the Beast Hunters toyline AND the Generations Platinum Edition.

Matthew asked "Are there any plans for the recently announced Transformers: Prime Beast Hunters line to be released in the UK? And the same question for the Generations Platinum Edition toys (Optimus Prime and Omega Supreme from their Energon mold counterparts)" to which a representative of Hasbro UK responded with "Hi Mathew, the Beast Hunters toy line will be released in the UK in May of next year. We're hoping to bring the Generations Platinum Edition toys in too, but can't confirm anything just yet. Hope this helps!"

So there you have it, Beast Hunters to be released in May 2013 and the Platinum Edition toys they are working on. Shocking!!  He's a screen capture of this historic event

Just when you thought the Alternity line was dead TakaraTomy have announced a retool of their Convoy figure as Super GT Optimus Prime.  The toy is the same base as the previous Alternity release only with a spoiler on the back.  The image is a little blurred but can be seen below.

Yesterday, Facebook fan group, Planet Iacon posted some new in-hand images of the upcoming third party "Transformers" releases of Screecher (from Mastermind Creations based on the Hearts of Steel Starscream), Grindrod (from Toyworld and based on Rollbar), Phantom (the TFCToys not-Airraidfigure) and Eagle (the TFCToys not-Fireflight figure).  You can view our mirror of the images after the jump.

For those of you still looking for some Transformers: Dark of the Moon figures you may be pleased to hear that the UK high street retailer, The Entertainer, is currently stocking the deluxe class figures for the reduced price of £6.50 including Darksteel, the recolour of DOTM Sideswipe.

Our thanks go out to Duckstar for letting us know via Twitter and for sending through the following image.

The Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters panel has now taken place at NYCC and several US based new sites have shared images of the slides from the event.

The Allspark (facebook gallery) - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.535356569823456.143397.166004856758631&type=1

TFW2005.com - http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/conventions-15/transformers-prime-panel-nycc-2012-176102/

The panel coverd the Beast Hunters subline for Transformers Prime which included upgraded Autobots and Decepticons along with the new Predacon faction.  Also shown were the Kreos the Energon Omega Supreme remould and the recolour of Energon Optimus Prime.

Check out the galleries above for all of the images

Hasbro Reveals TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS at New York Comic Con

- The Hunt Begins in 2013 as OPTIMUS PRIME and the AUTOBOTS Face an Unprecedented New Foe in the TRANSFORMERS PRIME Animated Series and Beyond

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a packed room filled with TRANSFORMERS fans, Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) officially unveiled details about TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS during a special panel at New York Comic Con on Thursday. BEAST HUNTERS will be the touchstone for TRANSFORMERS brand entertainment in 2013 driven by the award winning TRANSFORMERS PRIME animated series which is produced by Hasbro Studios, airs on The HUB television network in the U.S. (Fridays at 7 p.m. ET) and is seen by kids and fans in over 170 countries around the world.

The beasts, comprised of a new TRANSFORMERS faction called the PREDACONS, are led by one of the most imposing and powerful characters in the TRANSFORMERS world – PREDAKING. At New York Comic Con, in addition to giving fans a sneak peek at PREDAKING in the animated series, Hasbro discussed how BEAST HUNTERS will be the driving force behind its product line including toys as well as an extensive licensing program.

“In recent years, TRANSFORMERS fans have seen the AUTOBOTS battle the DECEPTICONS,” said Aaron Archer, Vice President of TRANSFORMERS Brand Creative and Design. “The PREDACON faction, made up of menacing beasts that convert in ways mankind has never seen, have now joined the DECEPTICONS to take down the AUTOBOTS. We’re looking forward to exploring this new dynamic in the animation, action figures, KRE-O building sets, publishing and more.”

As a special early look for fans, Hasbro also unveiled select new toys from the BEAST HUNTERS line that will launch in the spring of 2013 including new KRE-O TRANSFORMERS building sets and TRANSFORMERS PRIME action figures. Both toy lines will be driven by the BEAST HUNTERS theme bringing the AUTOBOTS, DECEPTICONS – and now the PREDACONS – to life in toy form and will be reflective of the compelling and visually stunning aesthetic of the TRANSFORMERS PRIME animated series.

“BEAST HUNTERS is an exciting new direction for TRANSFORMERS brand entertainment and the introduction of the PREDACON faction is a pivotal moment for OPTIMUS PRIME and the heroic AUTOBOTS, impacting the world of TRANSFORMERS which will never be the same,” said Jay Duke, Global TRANSFORMERS Brand Vice President at Hasbro. “Kids and fans will be amazed by how Hasbro will bring this story and the ‘beasts’ to life across the brand’s major entertainment platforms in 2013.”

To see the TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS brand trailer fans were treated to at New York Comic Con, visit the TRANSFORMERS Youtube channel at www.Youtube.com/Transformers. Fans can also keep up with the latest news from the TRANSFORMERS brand on the official TRANSFORMERS Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/Transformers.

About Hasbro

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company providing children and families around the world with a wide-range of immersive entertainment offerings based on the Company's world class brand portfolio. From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, digital gaming and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its global customers with innovative, well-known and beloved brands such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and MONOPOLY. The Company’s Hasbro Studios develops and produces television programming for markets around the world. The Hub TV Network is part of a multi-platform joint venture between Hasbro and Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), in the U.S. Through the company's deep commitment to corporate social responsibility, including philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to build a safe and sustainable world for future generations and to positively impact the lives of millions of children and families every year. It has been recognized for its efforts by being named one of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies” and is ranked as one of Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s “100 Best Corporate Citizens.”Learn more at www.hasbro.com. © 2012 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

About The Hub

THE HUB is a multi-platform joint venture between Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) and Hasbro, Inc., (NASDAQ: HAS) with a goal of entertaining, enlightening, empowering and educating children and their families. The cable and satellite television network features original programming as well as content from Discovery's library of award-winning children's educational programming; from Hasbro's rich portfolio of entertainment and educational properties built during the past 90 years; and from leading third-party producers worldwide. The Hub lineup includes animated and live-action series, as well as specials, game shows, and family-favorite movies. The network extends its content through a robust and engaging online presence at www.hubworld.com. The Hub rebranded from Discovery Kids on October 10, 2010, and reaches more than 70 million U.S. households. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved.

Following on from the Prototype Transformers Fall of Cybertron Starscream figure shown off on ACToys, another purple and green testshot has seen the light of day, this time it's Transformers Fall of Cybertron Kickback

Andrew "Hydra" Hall has tweeted, via the e-Hobby Shop Twitter account, that they have placed more sets of the Shattered Glass Vs set (Blaster and Soundwave) up for pre-order due to the number of customers who were unable to place their orders in time.

If you live in Japan and are after the figure you can place an order from the e-Hobby website here for 13,900 yen.

ACToys.net have posted image of a testshot of the Transformers Fall of Cybertron Starscream toy.

The testshot uses some random plastics, but you an get a nice idea on the sculpt of the figure.

Following on from the previous news story from NYCC which contained the preview trailer for season 3 of Transformers Prime which will contain the subtitle "Beast Hunters", we can bring you some preview images of the first Predacon toy, Predaking, thanks to TFW2005.

The images of the figure, which can be viewed after the jump, have been mirrored from TFW2005 as that website is currently serving malware and is unsafe for visitors until the admnistrators remove the infected files.  If you visit the website you will receive a warning in your browser regarding the malicious trojan software which has probably been uploaded as a result of a vunerability within the v-Bulletin platform which runs the website.  Once the site becomes available again you will be able to find the original images here, but until that time simply click on the heading of this news article in order to view the mirrored imges.

Predaking is the leader of the Predacon, a third group of Cybertronians who, according to the hints within the preview video as well as the background stand, are the "Decepticons ultimate weapon".  The toy of Predking is a homage to both the original Generation One Predacons, in terms of colour scheme, as well as Transformers Galaxy Force Flame Convoy (Transformers Cybertron Scourge).

The figure is only shown within his dragon form, though if you look closely you will see the shape of the head quite clearly.  We have enlarged one of the images to help highlight this which you can view below.

If you are a fan of the Kreo line then you may want to pop down to your latest Argos where the construction sets are currently 50% off including the new VS packs.  You can view the products online here.