Wave 3 of the Transformers Generations Fall of Cybertron toys have now been confirmed.  The product cases will be packed as follows.

1) Ultra Magnus x 2
2) Sideswipe x 2
3) Starscream x 2
4) Fireflight x 1
5) Insecticon x 1

News has come in the the "Yellow G2 Devastator" Transformers Encore toy is acually a recoloured, remolded, G1 Devastator (New Head Sculpt) with some more purrple and black colours, with a different shade of green.

News and details of the new Transformers Masterpiece toys have now been released.

Black Convoy does not come with his trailer or Roller. He is priced at 12,800 yen in Japan and scheduled for March.

The Cassettes are priced at 4,200 yen for each two-pack with Rumble (Red) and Ravage due in March and Frenzy (blue) and Buzzsaw expected in April.

A magazine scan, from an unknown catelogue contains official images of the Transformers Encore Fortress Maximus along with Masterpiece Frenzy, Masterpiece Buzzsaw, Masterpiece Rumble, Masterpiece Ravage and Masterpiece Black Convoy.

The Black Convoy is set to be a Decepticon this way around, and uses the MP-10 mold.

A listing for Transformers Encore: #23 Fortress Maximus popped up on http://www.kapowtoys.co.uk/transform...ue-p-6089.html And Planet Iacon Facebook page gave us a release date of February 2013.

Expect at least a Grand Max recolour, and possibly a Brave Max.

Teh toy will not be sold in regular retails in the West due to safety laws (the toy is deemed as too heavy)

Amazon have published some new stock images of the upcoming Transformers: Label "Cap-Bots". This cool looking robots transform into baseball caps and go well with fans of the other "Transformers label" lines.

You can find the product listings below:

*????????? Cap Bots (??????)
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As there isn't much exciting news going on at the moment, and today is a bit of sucky day (at least for me) why not try out some reatil theropy in the form a a boxed G1 Star Saber

Transformers Vintage Japanese G1 Star Saber 1st Edition MIB 100%

Star Saber is an awesome toy, and as cool as the new Transformers Prime Star Saber may be, and the new lore of Star Saber being a sword made by Solus Prime (based on the Armada Mini-cons)

TFClub have released some small images of the upcoming Blackbird prototype, which is their "not-Silverbolt" figure of the combing Uranos (Superion) set

Bens Collectables has a nice video of the Maiden Japan Planet Junk Upgrade kit which is a reallyt nice looking 3rd party add on set for the Transformers Generations Junkion figures.

Alfes 2010 has done some nice work translating the profile, backstory and bio for Transformers United Combat Master Prime (Power Core Combiners)

The battle between Autobot and Decepticon for the Power Core Drones was one that would determine the course of a new generation. Two Transformers crouched in the snow, both precariously low on energy. Around them were scattered four drones. Then, laughter rang out beside them.

“You should know that victory all comes down to strategy… Unite!”
As another Transformer, Combatmaster, calmly appeared on the battlefield, the four drones obeyed his will and merged together with him.

“Ung.. How could the Decepticons know about the project… They’ve got their own Master Class?”
Paying little attention to the gravely wounded Choppermaster, the cool-headed strategist Combatmaster lifted his injured comrade up off the ground.

“We’re called ‘Master Chaos.’ Of course, you’ll be the first and the last Autobot to ever know that name. Farewell.”

Speaking these words, Combatmaster fired off a barrage that struck the snowy slopes far above them. Moments later, the area resonated with a soft echo. The sound grew louder and louder, and soon a thundering avalanche swept toward them. Leaving the wounded Autobot to meet his fate, Combatmaster flew off into the distance.

Inside the secret Decepticon underground base, Combatmaster saluted the visage that appeared on a wall monitor.

“Very soon, High Regent. All of the Power Core Drones will be under our control.”
The figure he addressed showed not even a hint of emotion in response, with a face as expressionless as a mask.

“Use the combiner created from your data as a diversion… While the Autobots are occupied, we shall seize victory. We are the rightful masters of the next generation.”

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Combatmaster
Function: Strategic Commander

[Prime Mode]
Strength 8 10
Intelligence
8 8
Speed 3 7
Endurance 7
10
Rank 8 8
Courage 6
10
Fireblast 8 10
Skill 9
9
Total 57
72

Combatmaster:
A strategist who has been active seen the early stages of the war. Usually prefers to issue commands to his subordinates rather than enter battle himself.

Morser Drone:
A missile tank drone that transforms into an arm.

Panzer Drone:
A heavily armored tank drone that transforms into an arm.

Kanonier Drone:
An APC drone that uses a machinegun to attack. Transforms into a leg.

Spaher Drone:
An armored car drone used for scouting. Transforms into an arm.

Combatmaster Prime Mode:
Combining with the four Combat Drones gives Combatmaster full command of power that formerly required five Transformers to harness. Its awesome firepower can obliterate targets from dozens of kilometers away.

Takara Tomy have updated their webpage for the upcoming Transformers Masterpiece Lambor (Sideswipe).

The images include some high resolution close up shots of the highly anticipated figure.

Transformers Masterpiece 15 will be a repaint of Convoy.  Who will it be?  White as Ultra Magnus, Black as Scourge / Black Convoy / Nemesis Convoy, Purple as Shattered Glass Convoy?
Stay tuned to find out more

The Malaysian Blog Famitoy have posted a picture of an upcoming Kabaya release of Big Powered.  Big Powered is the combined form of Dai Atlas, Sonic Bomber and Roadfire.  You can check out the image below: kabaya-

Japanese store Yamashiroya in Ueno has a new display showing off the next release for the Masterpiece Transformers line, MP-12 Lambor aka Masterpiece Lambor.

As well as showing Sideswipe in both his modes the display has a healthy amount of artwork, concept drawings and other material to showcase the new Masterpiece. Particularly awesome are the concept sketches showing how Red Alert and Sideswipe's head has subtle differences, and the scale chart from the original cartoon which designer Hasui Yuki is using to determine the appropriate scale of Sideswipe in relation to MP-10 Convoy Version 2.0

You can see the images at TFW2005.com

TRU.com are now listing the eagerly-anticipated MP Optimus Prime for pre-order. Priced at $99.99 and scheduled for release on 15th October, it has free shipping within the US. Unfortunately, there is no option to ship internationally.