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We are just back from an exclusive preview with the people from Activision and High Moon Studio covering the Transformers: War For Cybertron game. Tformers was there with High Moon Studio's Game Director Matt Tieger on hand to get a first hand look at the new game. We've got a ton new details and information on the game. Sorry, this is a really long report, but there's more than meets the eye in WFC! Read on all the details after the jump.
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Thanks to Yahoo! HK member chrisgundam0083 who has posted two video previews of the Takara Tomy Transformers MasterPiece MP-03G Starscream Ghost Version. The two videos show is rotational views of the action figure in both robot mode and in his alternate vehicle jet mode.
GhenKhao of KO Toys has announced the release of their new action figure KOLD LE 01 GOLD OP Henkei Classics Optimus Prime Lucky Draw KO Limited Edition of 250 pieces. These fan made type toys are loose replicas of the impossible to find Luck Draw toys given away by Takara Tomy. Now you can own one for just $59.99!
Thanks again to KOtoys who have followed up their post of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Battle Ops Bumblebee IN the box with a post of Battle Ops Bumblebee OUT of the Box. Get some new looks at the leader class Autobot with fusion cannon, battle mask and other new details.
Fan project type toys maker iGear has updated their web site with more details and new images for the PP01 Faith Leader action figure that they have just released. The PP01 is a scaled down replica of the MP-01 Master Piece Convoy / Optimus Prime action figure. Get a look at the 2/3 scale editions in cartoon colors and transparent plastic moldings.
Asian online toy retailer Ami Ami has posted two new solicitations for the Transformers Animated Japan Diamond Block action figures. The new order pages feature information and images for the Optimus Prime and Bumblebee figures. These figures will be released in Japan on June 4th, 2010.
Transformers comic artist on Figueroa has posted a large Deviant art gallery of images covering much of the work he has done for Transformers comics in recent years. Get a look at many design panels and sketches from comics and toy lines such as Stormbringer, Beast Wars, Classics and more that were never produced such as Megatronus.
Oh yea, here comes Transformers Animated again with extra flavor added by the wonderful people at Takara Tomy. The Japanese have higher standards and it really shows in their Animated editions. Thanks to KO Toys, we get a look at Voyager Blitzwing 2.0 that is compared with the Hasbro edition.
Thanks to the guys at The Archer and KO Toys who have each posted different images of the Transformers Battle Ops Bumblebee leader class action figure. Get a look at the big bee in the package front, back and sides after the jump.
Everyone's favorite video reviewer has posted a new review for the Transformers Animated Japan voyager class Grimlock action figure that is being released by Takara Tomy. For those curious about what Takara has done differently with the Animated for the Japan fans, this is your chance to get of the first good looks at one of the toys by none other than Peaugh!
IDW's main guy Chris Ryall is on fire this week with yet another Transformers feature posted to his blog Ryall Time. This installment has something new and fresh with a look at some artwork from Transformers Issue #5 by Don Figueroa and James Brown that you won't want to miss.
At last we have arrived at the best part of the Transformers live action movie promotion cycle. The part where IDW gets to use these characters to tell a coherent story. Like Reign of Starscream was to the ’07 film, Nefarious is a comic “Sequel” to the plot free Revenge of the Fallen, and like Reign, Nefarious is already shaping up to surpass its source material. Read the Full Review here.
A post on the Los Angeles edition of Craigslist is looking to hire extras to be in Transformers 3 that will coming from Dreamworks July 11,2011. According to the job posting, there is no date given when the production will start, however it does state they are looking for people to do background scene work. Extras are needed. No experience required. Rumor is they are paying $200 day. Are you near Los Angeles? It could be you appearing in TF3!
Thanks again to the Arker who has posted some new Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen images showing us new packaging for the leader class series action figures that will flying under the general "Transformers" branding. The images give us new looks leader class Optimus Prime as well as the much anticipated Starscream.
IDWs Senior Publisher Chris Ryall has posted a sneak peak into the what I will call the assembly of the Transformers Last Stand of the Wreckers issue No. #3 that will be the next release in the popular new series. Get an inside look at IDWs artists at work as they render a comic book page from pencil to coloring. What's even better is we get a look at none other than SHOCKWAVE!
Thanks to Multiplayer.it who have posted a gallery of game images that include handful of new screen shots from the new Transformers: War for Cybertron game. Get a first good look at Jetfire. New shot of Bumblebee with his sword. Check out Ratchet with Prime and Bumblebee. There's also a new action shot of Soundwave for your viewing enjoyment.
Well gents, I have the pics up for your viewing pleasure. Here is all 3 of them, all combined together. As for pose-ability, they are actually quite flexible. You can position the shoulder cannon any way you wish. You can rotate the arms. And if you tighten Arcee's waist joint, you can get some decent action poses. You can even see my "shoot you in the face" pose in the images gallery album.





























