Thanks to yizhi of TF08.net who has posted some new images of the Transformers Animated Voyager class Thundercracker action figure in package. Shown are images of the box sides promos that provide new looks for other upcoming Animated figures included deluxe class figures: an unknown Vortex Blurr, Fugitive Waspinator, Toxic Oil Slick, and Rodimus Minor. Plus two Voyagers including: Wingblade Optimus Prime and Mudbuster Bulkhead.

The new Animated action figures are just hitting the stores. After a ton of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen releases and repaints, this is something we're all happy to see to be sure. While you are waiting for the new new deluxe toys to arrive, get a look at the box art line drawings for Animated Electrostatic Soundwave and Freeway Jazz that Marcelo has shared with us on his Deviant Art page.

Ebay seller TFctoy has posted a lot of new ebay auctions for upcoming and one prototype / test shot action figures. The first item of interest is a test shot colored version of the leader class Animated Megatron in silver, red and yellow color. Another Animated figure makes the grade with an auction for Voyager Mudbuster Bulkhead in and out of box. From ROTF we get a look at deluxe Strike Mission Sideswipe and Tuner Mudflap.

While it's nowhere near official, Transformers Animated Season Three may be hitting DVD sometime soon. Amazon has put up a product page for the set, but there is not a pre-order in sight. However, we can hold out hope and just wanted to inform you about it. Don't get your hopes up too much at this point, but we'll let you know when more information comes from this. See the listing at Amazon.com.

Thanks to the Arker who has posted some new images of the a new new repaint of the Transformers Animated Activators class Optimus Prime action figure. The new figure named "Armor Up Optimus Prime" has been repainted in a similar red, white and blue motif but with some changes in apps to his body parts. Most interesting is the yellow star on the chest that is dead ringer for Star Convoy character from the Battle Stars Japan only series.

To add to the anticipated release of Electrostatic Soundwave and Freeway Jazz in November of this year, it appears that we have more release dates about a couple of other figures from the now-defunct series. According to an answer provided by Hasbro to Raving Toy Maniac's question and answer session, they have revealed that Cybertronian Ratchet and Arcee will be releasing in the Spring 2010 timeframe!

In another series of reviews by Peaugh, he gives us looks at upcoming beloved Transformers Animated Deluxe Freeway Jazz and Voyager Workzone Bulkhead, the repaint of the original Voyager Bulkhead figure (previous analysis). Last but not least, we get a look at often looked at, but never-reviewed, Electrostatic Soundwave.

After a successful run, "Transformers Animated" has finally been removed from Cartoon Network's schedule. The series, which aired its final episode several months ago, continued to air in syndication on weekday mornings long after its series finale. Now, "Animated" has been completely removed from Cartoon Network's schedule, with no episodes airing on the network in the near future. Thus ends a very bright era in Transformers cartoon history.

Thanks again to GenZhao, we have images of the upcoming Transformers Animated Deluxe Electrostatic Soundwave. The gallery finally shows off the Keytar Ratbat. GenZhao says that the wave (along with Freeway Jazz) is due out next year, but BBTS currently has a pre-order for November 2009 along with other previously-released figures.

BTS has announced that they will be developing accessories for the Transformers Classics Deluxe Rodimus and Deluxe Optimus Prime Cybertron Mode and from the Battle Begins Two-Pack. The accessories will also work with Henkei and Titanium figures. For all of the images and a list of the accessories, head into this TFormers Community thread.

We just received some high resolution official shots of Transformers Animated Deluxe figures Freeway Jazz and Electrostatic Soundwave. We have uploaded them to the respective figure's database entries. Take a look by clicking on each figure's name. As originally reported, these figures are slated to ship together in Deluxe Wave 3 in November.

More official images have made their way into the inboxes here at the TFormers Offices, and we are obviously going to share the fun. This time, we have official images (and first looks from what we can see) of Activators Armor Up Optimus Prime and Battlefield Bumblebee. Jump through for the pics and text!

Derrick J. Wyatt, Transformers Animated extraordinaire, has pointed to the possibility of a second volume for the recently released Transformers Animated AllSpark Alamanc. Posting on his Twitter page to a question of whether or not we will see additional sketches from the now-defunct series, Mr. Wyatt simply writes, "They will all be in the Allspark Almanac #2!" Read more.

Jim Sorenson, co-author of the AllSpark Almanac was interviewed on this week''s edition of Radio Free Cybertron, the Original Transformers Internet Radio Show. The podcast is available at www.tfradio.net