Sorry for not posting much news recently, the reason for this may have become clear if you have seen the recent anouncement by TFNation showing out involvement in the UK convention.  We've been busy on the corporate side of convention organisation, along with creating a custom ticketing system for the show.  This has meant we have once again fallen behind on new stories.  

Here's a catchup on the world of Transformers: Titan Returns / Transformers: Combiner Wars.

Leader Class Soundwave confirmed

Hasbro have showed off CG renders of Titan Returns Leaderclass Soundwave.  Soundwave is a headmaster figure and a remold of Titan Returns Blaster.
 

Leo Kaiser

This one came as more of a suprise that Leo Kaiser was getting a release in Combiner Wars.  the figure includes a recolour of Skylynx as Leo Zak and Jagauar.

Computron

Weibo user z multiplier has posted a few images of art work from what appears to be the packaging of Transformers: Unite Warriors Computron, the Japanese version of what would be the Transformers: Combiner Wars Technobots.  So far Afterburner (a recolour of Unite Warriors Groove), Nosecone and Lightspeed have been shown off.  Also a black and white image of a toy representing Strafe has also been shown.

Unite Warriors Bruticus - potential new Blast Off and Vortex

TFYuki posted an blacked out image of the Transformers: Unite Warriors Bruticus on his Twitter account.  The image seems to show a new possible mold for Blast Off as well as Vortex.  

 

If you are a fan of Transformers: Combiner Wars then stay tuned to some up coming TFNation news.

Thanks again to Weibo user zMultiplier we can bring you the first look at the packaging for the upcoming Combiner Wars Generation Two Bruticus figure.

A new third party group revealed themselves a couple of days ago via the Facebook group Planet Iacon when they showed off prototypes for a new non-official Bruticus figure. Unlike recent revealed, none of the figures were blacked out so everyone gets the chance to have a good look at Warbotron who appears to be pretty detailed as well as larger than some 3rd party items.  You can view the images after the jump.

UPDATE: NECIO of TFW2005.com has mocked up a size comparison chart of some of the Third Party figures!

BBTS have updated their website with some image of the upcoming Kreo figures.  First up is a look at Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Beast Blade Optimus Prime.

Following on from that, BBTS have also posted a series of images of the new Combiner (gestalt) figures coming in the new year including Devastator, Superion, Bruticus and Predaking

Takara Tomy have made an annoucement regarding a couple of future released.  Most notible are that There will be a Yellow Encore Devastator (based on the G2 colours).

Othere listings are for Transformers Prime Rumble and Frenzy as well as Transformers Prime Stunticon Wildrider (probably a recolour of Dead End).

They have also confirmed the Fall of Cybertron Combaticons will be released in Japan in game accurate colours

If you are in Singapore are looking to get the Transformers Generations Fall Of Cybertron Bruticus and new Generations legend class figures then you will be pleased to hear that they have been sighted on shevles.  The image below was taken by Joseph Lin and was shared on the S.T.F.U Facebook page.

Courtesy of the Hobbybase and Planet Iacon facebook pages we have images of the Transformers Fall of Cybertron Combaticon toys in their vehicle and combined Bruticus modes.

Click the links for the images

KRE-O TRANSFORMERS KREON MICRO CHANGERS
(Ages 6 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $2.99/Available: Late Summer 2012)

For the first time ever, the KRE-O line launches TRANSFORMERS KREON MICROCHANGERS! Each TRANSFORMERS KREON MICROCHANGERS character features a popular TRANSFORMERS KREON figure robot that can be built and then rebuilt into their alternate mode. For a completely new and never-been-done before building experience, these KREON MICROCHANGERS have 2-in-1 capabilities! KRE-O TRANSFORMERS KREON MICRO CHANGERS launches this fall with a Preview Wave of 6 figures and will introduce additional unique figures next year.

KRE-O TRANSFORMERS KREON MICRO CHANGER COMBINERS Assortment
(Ages 6 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $10.99/Available: Spring 2013)

Taking cues from classic TRANSFORMERS lore, the KREON MICROCHANGERS COMBINERS sets are being introduced for the first time into the world of KRE-O products! Taking the KREON figure multiple builds to the next level, each set contains 4 TRANSFORMERS KREONS robot figures that can be built and then rebuilt into their alternative mode, or combined to form 1 larger super robot! There will be 4 sets available at launch and each will come with approximately 75 pieces. Collect them all, with fan favorite Generation 1 styling and look for more next fall!

Hasbro In have issued the following press release regarding their upcoming SDCC exclusive Transformers and G.I-Joe figures.  You can view the images associate with the release by clicking the title of the news story

TRANSFORMERS PRIME TERRORCON CLIFFJUMPER

(Approximate Retail Price: $24.99; Ages 5 & up; Available through HasbroToyShop.com #3329 at San Diego Comic-Con)

The DARK ENERGON will be flowing through San Diego this year with the release of this special edition Deluxe scale TERRORCON CLIFFJUMPER figure. Featuring a special “TRANSFORMERS zombie” deco, this figure looks just like he did in the Darkness Rising storyline of Hasbro Studios TRANSFORMERS PRIME animated series. This figure comes with a DARK ENERGON shard and a DARK ENERGON chest attachment in a special edition clam shell packaging designed to look like his head.


TRANSFORMERS DELUXE BRUTICUS COMBINER

(Approximate retail price: $99.99 each; Ages: 5 & up; Available through HasbroToyShop.com Booth #3329 at San Diego Comic-Con)

The TRANSFORMERS DELUXE BRUTICUS COMBINER SDCC Special Edition set features the fearsome DECEPTICON, BRUTICUS in a special CYBERTRONIAN deco as seen in the eagerly anticipated video game TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON from Activision. BRUTICUS is formed when all five deluxe scale ‘combiner’ action figures in the set link together. The COMBATICONS characters BLAST OFF, VORTEX, DECEPTICON BRAWL, SWINDLE, and ONSLAUGHT each have three modes: robot, vehicle and a third ‘combiner’ mode to link together. This Special Edition also includes removable packaging resembling a silhouette of the DECEPTICON logo that becomes a display case for the BRUTICUS figure.

G.I. JOE H.I.S.S. TANK VEHICLE WITH SHOCKWAVE DECO AND 3.75" DESTRO & B.A.T. SPECIAL EDITION PACK

(Approximate Retail Price: $59.99 each; Ages: 4 & up; Available through HasbroToyShop.com, Booth #3329 at San Diego Comic-Con)

After the extreme popularity of last year’s G.I. JOE and TRANSFORMERS crossover San Diego Comic-Con special edition, Hasbro has done it again! In 2012, the iconic G.I. JOE vehicle, the H.I.S.S. TANK, will get a DECEPTICON SHOCKWAVE make-over, including a G1 SHOCKWAVE blaster attachment. The set comes with a 3.75-inch DESTRO action figure with special edition DECEPTICON deco, a 3.75-inch COBRA B.A.T. figure with special edition CONSTUCTICON deco. The set also comes with several ENERGON cubes on a cart, a briefcase full of money, and a small boom box with 3 cassette tapes- better known to TRANSFORMERS fans as the classic alt-mode of DECEPTICON spy SOUNDWAVE along with RATBAT, LASERBEAK, and RAVAGE. Yo, Joe AND Roll Out!

Hasbro Inc have published some official stock images of this years SDCC exclusive figures, which you can view below. On a Transformers side the figures include the G.I.Joe - Transformers crossover H.I.S.S Tank Shockwave as well as the Fall of Cybertron Bruticus giftset.

The Transformers official facebook page has revealed the official shot of Transformers Fall of Cybertron Bruticus

The Allspark member Corgsopalposted news that the current issue of Game Informer magazine, issue 227, has pictures of the Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Brawl, Swindle AND Bruticus!!!  According to Corgsopa, Bruticus is made up of all 5 members of the Combaticons who will be deluxe scale figures.  You can view the initial post along with the images on their forum here.  Expect more images of these toys, along with the other members, to come out after the US Toy Fair.

Spike.tv have updated their website with a brand new trailer of the upcoming High Moon Studios, Transformers: Fall of Cybertron video game. The game, which is a sequel to Transformers: War for Cybertron, including many characters from the previous game as well as new characters including Bruticus!. You can watch the trailer below, if your country is allowed.

GameStop has posted even more information on Transformers Fall of Cybertron, confirming characters such as Grimlock and the Combaticons.

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron transports you to the final days of the planet Cybertron where you will experience the darkest hours of the apocalyptic war between the Autobots and Decepticons. Embark on an adrenaline-fueled journey through a wide range of missions and massive environments designed around each character's unique abilities. With the stakes higher than ever before, you play as a variety of Transformers, including Grimlock's nearly indestructible T-Rex form and the legendary Combaticons forming into the colossal Bruticus. Fight through both sides of the Transformers' most epic battles leading to their legendary exodus from their homeworld. Transformers: Fall of Cybertron allows you to go head-to-head as Autobots and Decepticons with its multi-player online mode. Create your own personalized character and weaponry with the most advanced and in-depth customization ever before seen in a Transformers video game. 

YouTuber masainjapan2008 has posted videos from the International Tokyo Toy Show event that unveiled the Masterpiece MP-10 "new" Convoy figure.  During the unveiling the designers comments on how they really want to make a Masterpiece Bruticus figure!! Though this is wishful thinking by the designers at this stage it is also something screaming out for an international online petition.  If enough fans within Japan and the rest of the world want it, then it could happen.  You can watch the videos below.