The new Argos catalogue is out and though we do not have a full detailed list just yet UnitedBot has kindly posted some details on our message board.

Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Battle Hooks Optimus Prime is listed, though Starscream is not.  The Hunt For The Decepticon Legends are listed (red rampage, Ravage and Optimus Prime) with the figures currently in a 3-for-2 offer priced at £4.99.­

JangoBoboFrog has also contacted us regarding the Argos stock and reports that it contains the usual movie stuff as well as the Transformers PowerCore Combiners 2-packs, priced at £8.99, with the 5-pack at £19.99.

Update

Thanks again to Unitedbot for scanning in an image from the catalogue and also listing the prices and product codes which are:

Legends £4.00 387/9599
Scout £7.99 387/2204
Deluxe £9.99 387/2307
Legends 4 pack £12.99 387/5627
Voyager £19.99 387/2383
PCC 2 Pack £8.99 388/4429
Pcc 5 Pack £19.99 388/3358
Leader Hook prime £39.99 387/5438
Legends devi £21.99 388/1147
Battle ops Bumblebee £59.99 388/5215

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You can view the scan on our message board here.

Higekumatoytoy blog has been updated with images of the Transformers Device Label Broad Blast (Blaster) which goes on sale tomorrow.  The figure has been delayed several times, but never cancelled (as reported on most other western sites) which was a mistranslation.

Devlce Label Broad Blast is able to hold the original cassettes and as fairly good articulation and transforms into a working 8 port USB hub.

Toy-World.com.hk has confirmed that TakaraTomy are working on a Transformers Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy figure by posting concept art for the toy.

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As well as emailing regarding the Power Core Combiner problem, Adam Forse also reported finding the Deluxe Generations figures in his local Toymaster store (Exeter) priced at £9.99!  Adam has rightly asked the question is this a "mistake, or a new price point?".

Let us know about sightings in your area whilst we try to find out from Hasbro UK

Snakas has posted information from the latest edition of Giga Hobby regarding the Hasbro Hong Kong event.

Including in the information is that the previously UK Exclusive War For Cybertron Starscream (Legends of Cybertron figure) will also be on sale in Hong Kong.  The figure is a recoloured version of Transformers Cybertron Legends Class Starscream. along with a Transformers Monopoly Deal set

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The SDCC Exclusive Blaster (Broadcast) will also be for sale at the event for 540 HKD, along with the Transformers Classics 3 Pack of Galvatron, Cyclonus and Rodimus.  There will also be three 2-packs from the Hunt for the Decepticons line.

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A Rakuten store has uploaded images of the Welcome to Transformers 2010 Predaking figure which has a pre-order with a ship date of November 27, 2010.

You can see the images here.

We­'ve had more reports that the Transformers Power Core Combiners are out in the UK.  Previously spotted in Toys R Us, they have now been spotted in Toymaster in Exeter.

Hello TF@The Moon!

I thought you would like to know that I spotted the Power Core Combiners [5-Packs, Aerialbots and Combaticons] at my local Toymaster store in Exeter, Devon. No import stuff, it's all from Hasbro UK.

Regards,
Adam­

Remember you can use our exclusive ­Store Locator and Store Listing facilities to find your nearest Toys R Us Stores

Dengeki Online has posted an image from Tokyo Toy Show 2010 showing the new Transformers Movie Masterpiece MP-M01 Starscream toy.Meanwhile Amazon.jp has also updated it's listing of the toy with more images.

The Japanese version of the Leaderclass Movie Starscream figure does not feature the CyberGlyphs on Starscream, making him a more realistic jet fighter.

The latest reissue set of the Seacons appears to have already been released in Hong Kong, due to a report on HK-TF.com.

The set features the Seacons in their original colours.

After almost 12 months of delay the reason why the Device Label Broadcast (Blaster) has finally been revealed.  According to GetNews.jp the Toshiba licensed Transformers Device Label figure had to be redesigned after a design flaw was found that when you transformed the toy from the USB hub mode into his robot form, that the data cable became damaged around the groin area of the toy.  This means that continued Transformations would result in the device failing.  So he had to go back into development to fix the problem.

In related news, at the Japanese Toy Award 2010 show, the Device Label line came third in the awards under the Toy Character division.

TFW2005 board­ member gaokaiser has posted some images and information from a recent TakaraTomy ordering catalogue.  The figures that are shown are:

TA-41 Optimus Prime Light&Sound(Roll Out Command Optimus Prime with a Japanese voice chip)
TA-42 Oil Slick
TA-43 Ironhide Light&Sound (Leader Bulkhead+Japanese voice)
TA-44 Armorhide (Ironhide in US)
TA-45 Shockwave Original ver.(purple color)
TF Animated Super Collection VOL.1(four Activators in one pack)
TF Animated Super Collection VOL.2(four Activators in one pack)
TA-46 Blazing Lockdown
TA-47 Soundwave Electrostatic
AA-05 Seaspray
AA-06 Sidearm Sidswipe
AA-07 Groundshaker(Breacher in US)
AA-08 Elita One(can combine with Arcee and Chromia)
AA-09 Hubcap
AA-10 Brimstone
EZ Collection VOL.5(two new molds+six recolors)
Masterpiece Movie Starscream ­
Alternity Thundercracker­

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We have recieved the latest published NPD charts for UK toy sales, this time covering April 2010

UK APRIL 2010 (UNIT SALES - VOLUME)
1 ZHU ZHU HAMSTER PACKS ASSORTMENT CHARACTER
2 KIDZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA VTECH
3 STAR WARS REBEL TROOPER & SNOW TROOPER BATTLEPACK LEGO
4 SMART TRIKE PLUS GIRLS MOOKIE
5 BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE 10CM FIGURES BANDAI
6 BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE 15CM DNA FIGURES BANDAI
7 SMART TRIKE PLUS PRIMARY COLOUR MOOKIE
8 FIRST STEPS BABYWALKER VTECH
9 LITTLE TIKES COZY COUPE 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION MGA
10 COSMIC LIGHT SCOOTER ASSORTMENT H GROSSMAN

UK APRIL 2010 (£ SALES - VALUE)
1 HOT WHEELS BASIC CAR ASSORTMENT MATTEL
2 MATCH ATTAX ENGLAND CARDS TOPPS
3 MATCH ATTAX CARDS TOPPS
4 MATCH ATTAX EXTRA 20 TOPPS
5 TRANSFORMERS MOVIE LEGENDS ASSORTMENT HASBRO
6 GOGO’S III EXPLORER PACK MAGIC BOX
7 BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE 10CM FIGURES BANDAI
8 ZHU ZHU HAMSTER PACKS ASSORTMENT CHARACTER
9 PLAY DOH SINGLE TUB ASSORTMENT HASBRO
10 CARS CHARACTER ASSORTMENT MATTEL

UK YEAR TO DATE (£ SALES - VALUE)
1 ZHU ZHU HAMSTER PACKS ASSORTMENT CHARACTER
2 KIDZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA VTECH
3 STAR WARS REBEL TROOPER & SNOW TROOPER BATTLEPACK LEGO
4 BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE 10CM FIGURES BANDAI
5 BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE 15CM DNA FIGURES BANDAI
6 BAKUGAN STARTER PACK SPIN MASTER
7 STAR WARS LUKE’S LANDSPEEDER LEGO
8 BIONICLE STARS 2010 LEGO
9 FIRST STEPS BABYWALKER VTECH
10 TRANSFORMERS MOVIE DELUXE FIGURES HASBRO

UK YEAR TO DATE (UNIT SALES - VOLUME)
1 MATCH ATTAX CARDS TOPPS
2 HOT WHEELS BASIC CAR ASSORTMENT MATTEL
3 BEN 10 ALIEN FORCE 10CM FIGURES BANDAI
4 TRANSFORMERS MOVIE LEGENDS ASSORTMENT HASBRO
5 GOGO S III EXPLORER PACK MAGIC BOX
6 PLAY DOH SINGLE TUB ASSORTMENT HASBRO
7 ZHU ZHU HAMSTER PACKS ASSORTMENT CHARACTER
8 CARS CHARACTER ASSORTMENT MATTEL
9 PLASTICINE 8 PACK FLAIR
10 BAKUGAN BOOSTER PACK SPIN MASTER

Transformers Toys also make it into the top 10 toys sold in The Entertainer for the month

The Entertainer
1 Disney Club Penguin Puffle Series 4 Purple Jakks
2 Sylvanian Families Lakeside Lodge Flair
3 Transformers Leader Optimus Prime Hasbro
4 Hello Kitty Scooter HTI
5 Sleeping Bag Set – girls RMS Intl
6 Sleeping Bag Set – boys RMS Intl
7 Quadpod TP Toys
8 Nebulus TX Scooter – blue Grossman
9 Air Blasters Double Shot Blaster Buzzbee
10 FlyTech R/C Dragonfly – green 40MHz Character

 The publication, Toy News, also pioints out that Rubies has the licence for Transformers costumes.