The Transformers Animated Japan Built-To-Rule-like Optimus Prime and Bumblebee figures will be releasing in late March, according to Japanese retailer Habi Tama. The products are currently pre-orderable and will retailer for 3,990 Yen (~$45 USD) and 3,360 Yen (~$38 USD) for Prime and Bumblebee, respectively. We have also been provided clearer images of the products, which you can take a look at in the gallery.

RobotKingdom has let us know they have the Perfect Effect PE-01 Shadow Warrior in stock and available now for order. This figure is the fan-made homage upgrade to the Generation 1 cassette robot Rumble. The fully articulated figure comes with weapons that also work as armature for the City Commander sets. Order yours now at

Thanks to "madman1366," we have learned that the Target store in Broadview, Illinois has received and put out their stock of the latest Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Voyager Wave 5! The wave includes Mindwipe and Defender Optimus Prime, so be sure to check out the toy aisle on your next run (for those on the East Coast, probably today, due to the impending snowpocalypse part 3). If you don't see them now, they'll be out soon, but if do you spot them, be sure to let us know in this thread!

Thanks to TFClub, we have new images of the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Ravage repainted in Generation 1 colors. The figure, according to the auction, will be a Japanese exclusive. We had previously heard that the figure will be a Japanese retailer exclusive, but this auction does not make any mention of that.

Hi - Here is a quick update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about a variety of new arrivals and more new preorders.

Tony Todd has revealed in a recent interview that he will return in Transformers 3 and explosions will also return. He does not specify what role he will play in the film, but when asked if he will definitely return in Transformers 3, the Den of Geek quotes him as saying, "You want to quote me? What I was told last month, yes. But that's Hollywood!" Read more.

Hasbro, Inc. reported their fourth quarter earnings report this morning and the fourth quarter results beat the snot out of analyst projections, mainly due to an increase in the boys segment of products (read: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and GI Joe), which grew 16% last quarter. Hasbro reported fourth quarter net revenue of 1.38 billion an increase of $144.1 million or 12% (!) compared to $1.23 billion a year ago in 2008. Read more.

The new NEST figures keep rolling in. The lastest figure to hit the shelves is a tribute to Animated Lockdown. See how he translates to the movieverse by clicking here to check out the images.

Hasbro, Inc. has released the second episode of their Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen web series Cyber Missions. This episode picks up right where the premiere episode ended: Bumblebee has subdued Soundwave and Ironhide and Bludgeon continue their battle in the jungle. Watch the video now at Transformers.com.

Jim Sorenson has let the cat out of the bag - well Amazon did it first but, anyway - that the second volume of the Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac book that he co-wrote with Bill Forster is going to be printed. The book will focus on the third and final season of the television series and is currently set for a June 29, 2010 release date. The book is 220 pages and will is currently available for pre-order on Amazon.com for $19.99.

The Wonderfestival Winter event took place this weekend in Japan and thanks to Snakas we have images of the Transformers Animated display, the line that will debut from Tomy Takara in March. We also have images from the Taabou's Toybox which shows off the convention exclusive Burning Fallen. We also get a shot at the Super Deformed Transformers Animated keychains.

Toy Fair Nuremburg took place this past weekend, and thanks to a couple of sources, some new information has come into light. "BLOODRAGE THE DESTROYER" from our TFormers Community reports that there will be a Power Core Combiners Superion! The figures, just like we saw from Toy Fair UK, will be available in a five-pack and will be sized similar to Bruticus. Read more.

The fourth Human Alliance figure is upon is, and it's not even a character featured in the sequel. Barricade graces the line along with his companion Frenzy. Is it any better than his Deluxe version? So far, all the HA figures have shown promise, but feel free to read this review and find out for yourself.

Transformers: Prime will be computer graphics animated and Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci will be involved in the project, reports the Hollywood Reporter. According to the entertainment website, the screenwriters responsible for the Transformers and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen will be executive producers on the Transformers: Prime, the show debuting on Hasbro Inc. and Discovery Networks' The Hub in fall 2010. Read more.

GameStop has revealed that if you pre-order the Transformers: War for Cybertron video game through their website or brick and mortar store, you will gain access to Shockwave, in multiplayer mode. The character is exclusive to GameStop and a code will be provided to customers when the game releases.

Jonesing Fans Project's upcoming custom the Crossfire XF-02A Explorer and XF-02 Munitioner? Well thanks to TFClub and Fans Project, we have new images to help you scratch that itch. The figures serve as appendage add-ons to the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen/Transformers Energon/Universe Classics 2.0 Bruticus Maximus. The images provide a look at the extras packed with the space shuttle and Humvee figures and how it interacts with the combiner. The two add-ons are currently pre-orderable for $48.99 each at our sponsor Big Bad Toy Store.

It looks the sightings Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen figure sightings are rolling in! Optics is letting us know that he has spotted the Voyager Shadow Command Megatron at a Toys R Us store in Stockton, CA. Purchasing this figure will also put you one step closer in claiming your mail-away exclusive Recon Ravage. To check out the full range of figures that are part of this promotion, check out the list we compiled for you in our figures database. Proof of the sighting is available after the jump.

Thanks to S250, we have some comparison images of Transformers: War for Cybertron Optimus Prime and Classic Optimus Prime figures. The robot modes are comporable but the War for Cybertron vehicle mode is a bit smaller than the Voyager Classics version. Take a look at additional images including the back of the War for Cybertron figure (sans head) and two comparison images of the figures in vehicle mode.