e-HOBBY have posted a pre-order page for the Botcon 2013 Machine Wars Termination Boxed Set. Fans in Japan will be happy to know they get these sets without having to come to BotCon. The sets will go on sale May 13, 2013 for a whopping 54,500 JPY / $538 USD. e-HOBBY will also be selling some of the TFCC exlusives as well. Sorry, to say, fans will probably find better prices from Ebay scalpers as many seem to be uninterested the Machine Wars Termination Boxed Set this year. Two words for you BotCon, "Gold Prime."

BBTS just sent us a note that they have listed the Takara Transformers - Shattered Glass Soundwave and Blaster exclusive set on thier site for pre-order to arrive in January of 2013. They also have new listings for Enterbay 1/4 Batman and Joker figure, various third party items and more.

The Official Transformers Collector's Club Store have posted a preorder page for the e-HOBBY Shattered Glass Soundwave VS Blaster exclusive toys set. The sets included repaints of the original G1 Soundwave, Blaster and five cassettes action figure molds, a sticker sheet, "Solar Requiem" comic book and the cool giftset styled packaging all for 195.00 USD plus shipping. Orders will be taken through October 15, 2012 so don't delay!

A little turkey, some sweet potato, stuffing and a preview of Issue 42 of the Transformers Collectors' Club Magazine! This issue highlights two big news items. First, we spotlight the new Transformers Prime toys, now being sold at select retailers, both at physical locations and online. The other big piece of news is we now have a pre-order month for Runabout and Shattered Glass Drift. This marks our earliest release yet, as these will be available to all Club members for pre-order purchase starting in January, 2012.

I don't know if this is quite considered news or not, and I didn't see another post for it.... so anyhow. I just got home from work today and in my mail was Topspin - the next installment in the Fan Club combiner is arriving in the mail now. See the image and discussion here.

Thanks to TF Fan Event coordinator Junior, we have images of Sam's Club exclusives Universe Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus, which just began hitting stores today! These are the first images of Ultra Magnus in his alt mode at this point. You can see the images here on the TFD Forums!.