One of the hottest releases in recent times was the FansProject City Commander upgrade set for the Transformers Classics Ultra Magnus action figure. The kit gave the figure all he needed to bring him into modern day big bot awesomeness. The figures sold out fast with reorders to follow, these kids are still much in demand. So its hard to ignore a KO of Third Party figure that takes the concept into another realm of goodness. Not only are they bringing back the uber rare Crystal Prime, there is a crystal trailer to match. Clearly, this is some sexy plastic that you gotta see after the jump.

Hasbro Inc. has released a statement regarding the recent Fun Publications security breach to tell the GI Joe and Transformers Collectors Club members that the company takes the consumer concerns very seriously. They reassure members that the company is in direct and extensive talks with Fun Publications, who is working to upgrade their systems to prevent any further security breach. Read more.

Fun Publications has sent out another update today to their members advising them to change all passwords on any of their email, bank accounts, and credit card websites. While you are at it, just to be safe, please cancel any credit cards that may be associated with the Transformers Collectors Club. The company does not know exactly what information was taken during the recent security breach...Read more in the full article.

Fun Publications has sent out a message to all Transformers Club members this weekend notifying the members that there was indeed a security breach related to their e-commerce database. In a written statement sent to members, Brian Savage says that "Fun Publications has determined that there is a security issue with our e-commerce systems." Citing that members' information submissions assisted in determining the flaw, Mr. Savage also says that the source and the extent of the breach is currently unknown. Continue reading...

Final results tallied! Check out the results in the full article! Okay, transfans, it is up to you! Hasbro is once again organizing the 2012 Transformers Hall of Fame, and they need your help once again! They have chosen a set of robots to be inducted in the Hall of Fame and they are the following three robots: Autobots Jazz and Grimlock, and Decepticon Shockwave! But just like previous years, there is room for one more as chosen by the fans! So beginning now until Thursday, March 1st at 12:00 PM Eastern time, we are asking for the character you think should the fourth member of this group! Continue reading to learn how!

More than ever make mine Takara! Time and time again, they have the deep love for the Transformers that keeps us coming back for more. This kind of passion can be seen overflowing with they way Takara handles their United figures as we can see in Transformers United UN-25 Tank Megatron deluxe class figure just out in Japan. It was Hasbro who kicked off the deluxe tank mold ala G2 in the USA, but it took 2 more repaints to get it right, and just looks to be best one yet. Check out the a huge gallery of image thanks to Transformers Galaxy to get your G2 colors on after the jump.

Thanks to Affes at http://higekumatoytoy who has posted another great image gallery giving us many new looks at the Takara Tomy United deluxe class Rodimus action figure. Fans in Japan finally get their own Classics Rodimus figure with extra glory that only Takara can do. The United figure features better G1 coloring, a new engine mold that features Micron port for awesome Targetmaster action. The images are show with the exclusive Powercore Combiner Targetmaster repaints that were offered only in Japan. See the images after the jump to share you impressions.

Attention all IDW fans! To celebrate IDW Publishing's launch of Transformers Autocracy, their first digital Transformers title, we are giving away TWO free codes on our Facebook page to redeem the title for free! Between now and 11:59 PM PST, like our Facebook page (alternatively, just click "Like" inside the Facebook box on the right of the page) and drop a comment in this image ONLY (all others will not be counted) and tell us what you like best within the IDW Transformers Continuity so far. We will pick two winners and will notify you via Facebook along with the instructions on how to redeem the code for a free issue of Autocracy! (Please ensure your privacy settings allow us to message you.) Good luck!

Thanks to online retailer, 3rd Party Store we have new information on the previously reported Third Party production from ToyWorld of the wonderfully show accurate Hegemon action figure that is a homage to the G1 Megatron character. The Hegemon figure show to at 19 cm tall is about voyager size with a pre-order price of $99 USD. The figures is listed to be released in June of 2012 release. Check out the new images after the jump.

Toyworld JP's have posted an update for their Hegemon homage to G1 Megatron. The new full color images of the reduxed action figure show what this guy will look like fully painted along with the accessories that are to be included. There is no information at this time on pricing or release date. Get a look at the images after the jump or what could be the best Megsy action figure ever made and share your comments.

Well, this is certainly a Christmas gift by Fun Publications! The company behind the annual BotCon convention has released their brochure to reveal the six-figure BotCon 2012 convention exclusive set! The set is a mish mash of the traditional Classics Universe and the Shattered Glass dimension that was birthed in the 2008 exclusive set, and the war criminal Ultra Magnus and his merry band of Evil Autobots will shatter (heh) the barrier between regular and inverse to fight the heroic Autobots and evil Decepticons! Jump through to see the full list of the figures!

Looks like Dr Wu's are busy working on a new Transformers accessory kit that will include upgrades that appear to be missiles for the Ravage figure and a gun for Hound. Both of these appear to be made as Generation 1 homages that will likely go with deluxe class Generations, Reveal The Shield, Movie Trilogy or other Classic action figures. Get a look at the 3D wire-frame design images of the Dr Wu DW-P02 accessory upgrade kit after the jump.

Renderform will be present at MetroCon this Saturday, being held at Metropolis Comics in Burnaby BC, Canada where they will be releasing their latest weapon called the Metropolis Frost Axe. This set is a new axe design, and will come with a very special collectors card, with a new artwork, and a secret weapon! The cost for this set is $20. Check out more details about the Metropolis Frost Axe and MetroCon after the jump.

Third party toy maker Beelzeboss Studio have released new images for their Growing Pains accessory upgrade kit. The upgrade converts your Takara Tomy United Bumblebee into a Hasbro Classics Goldbug action with a replacement head and personal defense weapon hand gun that is said to be painted in chome (electroplated) vac-metal. Look for the Growing Pains accessory upgrade kit to be released in the December of 2011 for $29.99. Order the kit now from BigBadToyStore

Just in from the Arker, the first colored images of the FansProject Optimus Prime G3 Trailer & Classic Accessory Pack. In addition to the trailer the set includes upgrade weapons and accessories for Classics Grimlock, Bumbleebee, Sideswipe, Mirage, and Hound. Pre-orders for this set are available now.

Thanks to the Exclusive Preview of Classic Trailer for HKTF Presented By BTS.TOY there are news images posted of the fan made Classics Optimus Prime action figure trailer accessory. For once it looks like the success with Ultra Magnus has rubbed off on his bro with a new fan made project aimed at giving the Classics Autobot Leader a trailer too.

We can't get enough of this thing, can you? Thanks to HK-TF's Heero who has posted a whole bunch of new super detailed images of the Ultra Magnus City Commander action figure. These images are special showing numerous shots of the the figure and some of the intricate details behind the attachments and how they combine. You may view now in the image gallery.

Fans Project has added new photos of their latest project, the TFX-01 City Commander onto their website. The images are better quality than the recent ones we have seen before, so grab a look now. UPDATE: Ryan let us know they have posted a complete gallery of the set. Check it out at now at Seibertron.com.

BBTS has added some new pics of the upcoming City Commander Trailer set for pre-Order, which is compatible with Classics Ultra Magnus. Configurable as both a functioning trailer and as Ultra Magnus’ bulky appearance-altering battle armor, the City Commander set appears to integrate aesthetically and to preserve Classic Ultra Magnus’ full array of articulation; according to the prototype photos and the color illustration, the shoulder components include ports for the storage of Ultra Magnus’ guns. Click here for more images.

A member of ACToys has graciously posted a gallery of Comic-Con San Diego 2008 exclusive Nemesis Prime. The SDCC exclusive Transformers Classics Optimus Prime repaint will feature blue windows while the version with red windows will either be a Wonderfest or C3X exclusive. Click into the gallery to see all of the images.

BBTS has listed a bunch of new stuff including an interesting new set that focuses on little Bumblebee being a big robot. Third party toy maker Beelzeboss will be offering the Growing Pains Custom Kit. This add-on set for Classics Bumblebee includes a newly-sculpted head and electroplated personal defense weapon. It is suitable for the Bumblebee Classic mold, and in particular for the United gold bug version. Look for this to be released fall 2011.

Fun Publications has announced that the Transformers Collectors Club incentive figure Sideburn has cleared customs and will be shipping soon. Providing the update on their Club Facebook page, the company says, "They are in the U.S. now and have to be processed for mailing. We will post updates as we progress. Thank you for your patience!" In late June, the figures were shipped from China but were delayed at customs for unspecified reasons.

Update: We have been able to independently confirm that the set is indeed an Asia exclusive. Thank to the Allspark who are reporting that the Challenge at Cybertron 3 Pack with the G1 cartoon colors Cyclonus, Rodimus, and Galvatron is NOT going to be offered in the USA. According to Hasbro's PR group, the figure set is slated to be an Asia exclusive only at this time. It was previously rumored that the set would be carried by Target stores in the U.S. However, never say never. You can still order these sets from BigBadToyStore.com!

Thanks to HK-TF who have posted an image of the Transformers Challenge at Cybertron deluxe class three pack that will be offered with redeco / reissuses of the Calssics series action figures Cyclonus, Galvatron and Rodimus in the package. This figure set is slated for release sometime in August 2010 and will be available at BBTS and TFsource.

Thanks to TFclub member Dennis736 who has posted some new shots of a what appears to be Universe 3-Pack that will include the Transformers deluxe class Glavaton, Cyclonus and Hot Rodimus action figures.

In a recent video review by Peaugh of the blue repaint of Transformers Classics Bumblebee a.k.a. Glyph, we have reached the conclusion that other than the new paint job, the figure does not offer anything new. He speculates that because of the chrome, it is most likely a TakaraTomy release, but he also in the dark on what purpose this repaint will serve, just like the rest of us.

Update: Another auction has popped up. Check the full article for more information. So we are not exactly sure why this Transformers Classics Deluxe Bumblebee has been repainted blue, and neither does tfctoy, according to this most recent auction. According to the auction description, tfctoy calls it an "unknown version Bumblebee," and it might be a Japanese "Lucky Draw,testshoot, prototype, etc." The last time a Bumblebee was repainted blue, it was a BotCon 2002 exclusive named Glyph. What do you think this figure's deal is? Speculate in the forums!

It's been a rainy time here in the Washington DC area this week, so it's basically been a "case of the freaking weekdays" here in this portion of the TFormers offices. So it's only fitting that we thank Liege Evilmus for bringing us this awesome custom currently on sale on eBay. "Ranjawz64ls" is selling a heavily customized Generation 1 Ultra Magnus trailer that may now be fitted onto a Voyager Classics Ultra Magnus figure. Read more.