Some of the Hasbro toy reveals have now been posted online such as IDW Skids, Goldfire (Goldbug), Waspinator and Dreadwing, whilst others haven't.  The news is pretty much as we had anticipated, with Transformers Beast Hunters being dragged out until Transformers 4 has been released whilst the main focus for the toys will be the 30th Anniversary line, focusing on the IDW Designs.  Surely the one many fans will love is the annoucement of More Than Meets The Eye Whirl, along with his shipmates Tailgate and Swerve.

Hasbro also confirmed that they want to simplfy the Transformation os Transformers, as they don't like them being too complicated.  They want the kids to just be able to play on the floor - of cause other reasons will be that it costs more in RND

Other toys annouced were

1. Whirl
2. Swerve
3. Tailgate
4. Skids
5. Waspinator
6. Goldfire (Goldstar)
7. Dreadwind
8. Cosmos
9. Skywarp
10. Scooop (with Double Targetmasters)
11. Doubledealer (recolour of Blitzwing)
12. Rhinox (Voyager Class)
13. Armada Starscream

Hasbro have published official images of the upcoming Transformers Generations Wreckers figures including their combined Ruination mode.  The figures shown are:

1. Blaster
2. Rewind
3. Eject
4. Ramhorn
5. Steeljaw
6. Sunder
7. Roadbuster
8. Whirl
9. Topspin
10. Twintwist
11. Impactor
12. Grimlock
13. Ruination

You can view all of the images by following the jump

­Hasbro have sent out stock images of some of the upcoming Transformers Dark of the Moon Human Alliance figures.  The images include Human Alliance Bumblebee, Human Alliance Roadbuster, Human Alliance Autobot Whirl and Human Alliance Tailpipe.  You can view the images below.

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You may remember that on the 22nd December we reported that Jim Sorenson had posted extended G1 profiles for Swerve, Hupcap, Roadbuster and the Deluxe Insecticons­ over on his blog Disciples of Boltax.­  In that post Jim made mention to the fact that he had lost the profile for Roadbuster's partner Whirl, well I got in touch with Jim as I though I might well have it with some other behind-the-scenes papers I have around. Well since then I have sorted through my notes and I do indeed have the extended profile along with the smaller tech-spec version, both from documents dated 3rd December 1984.  So without further-a-do, I would like to present to you Whirl's full profile

5993 Deluxe Helicopter - 1985 - 12/03/84

Autobot Helicopter
Code Name: Whirl
Function: Aerial Assault

Profile:
Whirl is one Autobot who really loves his job.  As a helicopter, he doesn't just fly, he careens across the sky in what appears to be a wild, joyful dance.  But the crazy patterns he spins and weaves in flight only disguise the method to his madness.  He calculates that an enemy would be far more terrified by someone who appears to be insane than by a purely rational opponent.  Indeed, he is right.  One single, lunatic dive of Whirl's will often send Decepticons scurrying for cover even before he starts firing at them.  "An attack of insanity can be just as effective as an attack by a proton bomb," says Whirl.

Abilities:
As a helicopter, Whirl can fly at a speed of 400 mph.  He has a range of 16000 miles.  His manoeuvrability is amazing -- he can fly at virtually any angle except upside down, and even that he can achieve while doing loops.  He packs four incendiary-shell cannons and a high-energy photon beam rifle.  He has enormous strength in robot mode and carries a hand-mounted null-ray module that shields him from any energy beam directed at him, and a leg-mounted paralyzo-box that injects a powerful, disabling fluid when bought into contact with other robotic life.

Weaknesses:
Being reckless, Whirl is prone to disabling himself by damaging his rotor blades.

Here is the tech spec profile that I also have, which is the same as the one used on the box.

Tech Spec:
AUTOBOT WHIRL
AERIAL ASSAULT
Loves his job ... careens across sky spinning and weaving wild, crazy patterns.  Believes enemies are more terrified of him if he acts insane during an attack.  Flies at 400 mph, range 1600 miles.  Amazing manoeuvrability ... can fly at almost any angle.  Carries 4 incendiary-shell cannons, hi-energy photo beam rifle.  Great strength as robot... has null-ray module on hand, paralyzo-box on leg.  Reckless... prone to rotor blade damage,

If used logically, madness makes a great weapon.

Str: 8 Int: 8 Spd: 8 End: 8 Rnk: 6 Crg: 9 Frp: 8 Skl: 8

Our thanks go to Mr Neurie for letting us know that the Transformers Revenge of the Fallen two-pack of Autobot Whirl and Decepticon Bludgeon are now out in the UK at Toys R Us. Mr Neurie sent through the image below via his iPhone.

Three previously unseen Transformers Universe recolours appeared recently on eBay. The auctions have now ended but the listings can still be seen. The auctions were for Universe Whirl, Universe Sandstorm and Optimus Prime.

We have updated our Conventions Gallery section with 328 high resolution images from the Plastic Model and Radio Control Show that took place on the 13th October 2007 in Japan. TakaraTomy were at the event, though we do not (currently) have images of any sort of Transformers display. However, good news for fans of Roadbuster and Whirl, as smaller versions of the figures will be re-issued next year under the Dorvack line priced at 3,500 yen, about £15. Click the thumbnail below for a very high res version or view the full gallery for all of the images.

Thanks to Yokubarion for the images.