iGear toys have announced, via TF08.net, that they will be producing an add-on pack for the FansProject's City Commander Transformers Classics Ultra Magnus upgrade pack.  Their pack comes with a new head, missiles, sword and gun.  So far only a 3D render of the items has been shown.

iGear toys have also announced that they will be producing a Auto-Scout cassette of their own, which will rival the TFCToys Gears of Wars set.  An early prototype and renderings have also been shown of these. 

The packs have a release date of April and you can view all of the images below.

TFCToys has sent out some new images of the most recent colour samples of their upcoming TFC-004 "Gears of War" set.  The set includes a new ladder for Classics Inferno, should rockets for Sunstreaker / Sideswipe / Mirage and a brand new Auto-Scout cassette.  You can view the images below.

TFW2005 have images of prototpes for the unofficial WST Shockwave and Blsater figures, thanks to TFSource.

If you were a fan of the WST Dinorobots then these will wet your appitite for more of the same.

Thanks to Matt Marshall for pointing out that a prototype for the upcoming Transformers Universe Hot Shot toy has been posted over on HK-TF.com which, amongst other things, has revealed his number plate to be JAAM, as in the JaAm comic
http://www.redshirt.co.uk/tall-tales/armada-the-real-story/
http://tfwiki.net/wiki/JaAm

MillionHero has posted some new information regarding the three Transformers Generations 2009 books. They confirm that the books won't be reprints of the previous two versions but are all new content, working as "add-ons" to the existing books, covering the newer lines.

Volume one covering the very latest releases in Japanese Transformers, including 25th Anniversary items like Disney Label, Masterpiece Grimlock and Alternity, in addition to a complete listing for all of Transformers Henkei.  They have also posted details on the exclusive item for volume one - a special Electro-Disruptor version of Transformers Henkei Ligier (Mirage) in mostly clear plastic, with some solid black and silver areas.  The toy is based on the Part One Limited e-Hobby Shop exclusive Binaltech toy of the same character (though in that line called Rijie).

In a follow-up to the news we broke last weekend regarding the new Spring / Summer Argos Catalogue, I thought I'd let you know what a trip to our local Argos store found out about the figures currently in stock.

The 25th Anniversary Deluxe toys come up as Universe deluxe, with one in stock.  That one was Ironhide.

The Voayger figures come up as four in stock, but when I asked for a viewing I was told they only have one figure in the back.  That was Decepticon Dropshot.

Leader class Megatron is not in stock yet so it is the Shadow Blade version of the toy.

The Animated deluxe toys only came up as one available and that was Oil slick.

Obviously things may vary amoungst Argos stores, but it will give you an idea of what is currently in.

Yizhi has posted some images over on TF08.net of the upcoming Transformers Henkei Ratchet and Transformers Henkei Hotshot figures, both in vehicle modes.  You can view the images in the original thread here or by using the thmbnails below.

TFCToys has placed some ebay auctions for the upcoming Transformers Revenge of the Fallen scout toys of Blurr (the boat) and Ransack (bi-plane).  The auctions contain some new images of the toys.

Thanks to Phantomfish for the news

TFW2005 have published a list of Target CPCI numbers which include entries for the Transformers Revenge of the Fallen figures as well as Transformers Animated.

087-06-0111 TF MV2 Deluxe Figures
087-06-0115 TF MV2 Scout Figures
087-06-0119 Transformers MV2 Optimus Prime Helmet
087-06-0120 TF MV2 Voyager
087-06-0122 TF MV2 Leader
087-06-0125 TF MV2 Gravity Bots
087-06-0127 Transbattler MV2 FAB
087-06-0128 TF MV2 Robot Replicas
087-06-0131 TF MV2 Robot Hero Scene
087-06-0139 Tran Weapon MV2 Robot Weapons
087-06-0141 Trans Helmet MV2 Helmet Roleplay
087-06-0146 TF MV2 Combiners
087-06-0162 TF MV2 Ultimate Bumblebee
087-06-0163 TF MV2 Power bots
087-06-0164 TF MV2 Mega Power bots
087-06-0171 TF MV2 Legends
087-06-0294 TRA Combiner TF MV2 

The Optimus Prime voice changer helmet was also mentioned within this months Toy News Magazine.

We're please to be able to once again bring you the latest batch of NPD sales figures for the UK toy industry.  As always all four charts are included from the November Sales and Year-To-Date

UK November 2008 - £ Sales
1. Kidizoom Camara - VTech
2. Fur Real Biscuit My Lovin Pup - Hasbro
3. Baby Annabell Doll - ZAPF Creation
4. V Smile TV Learning System - Vtech
5. Kid Tough Digital Camea - Mattel
6. Ben 10 Deluxe Omnitrix - Bandai
7. ITNG 12" Talking Plush - Hasbro
8. Ben 10 Figures 10cm - Bandai
9. Ben 10 Figures 15cm - Bandai
10. BG Bounce N Spin Zebra - Mattel


UK November 2008 - Unit Sales
1. Match Attax Cards 08/09 - Topps
2. Hot Wheels Basic Car Assortment - MAttel
3. Ben 10 Figures 10cm - Bandai
4. Cars Vehicle ASsortment - Mattel
5. Ben 10 Figures 15cm - Bandai
6. ITNG Mini Plush - Hasbro
7. ITNG Basic Plush - Hasbro
8. HSM Singalong Micrphone - Vivid Imaginations
9. 20Q - Mattel
10. Ben 10 DEluxe Omnitrix - Bandai


UK Year to date £ Sales
1. Ben 10 FIgures 10cm - Bandai
2. Cars Vehicle Assortment - Mattel
3. INTG 12" Talking Plush - Hasbro
4. Ben 10 Figures 15CM - Bandai
5. Kidizoom Camera - Vtech
6. ITNG Mini Plush - Hasbro
7. Ben 10 Omnitrix FX Watch - Bandai
8. Hot Wheels Basic Car Assortment - Mattel
9. Power Rangers - Operation Overdrive Figures - Bandai
10. First Steps Babywalker - Vtech


UK Year To Date Unit Sales
1. Hot Wheels Basic Car ASsortment - Mattel
2. Cars Vehicle Assortment - Mattel
3. Ben 10 Figures 10cm - Bandai
4. Match Attax Cards 07/08 - Topps
5. Transformers Movie Legends - Hasbro
6. ITNG Mini Plush - Hasbro
7. Power Rangers Operation Overdrive Figures - Bandai
8. Ben 10 Figures 15cm - Bandai
9. MAtch Attax Cards 08/09 - Topps
10. WWE Ruthless Aggression - Vivid

The latest edition of the UK toy trade magazine "Toy News" features Transformers Revenge of the Fallen on the cover (See below).  In an interview with the Hasbro UK marketing director its quoted that Hasbro UK expect sales of Transformers to be up 25% in 2009 on the back of Transformers Revenge of the Fallen when compared to sales in 2007 despite the economic downturn.

We'll have more on the contents when we finish reading through our copy the magazine.