More Transformers news in from C3 X Hobby. There are videos up on YouTube thanks to member masainjapan2008 who has three clips showing us the Takara Tomy display. Alos, we have news and images from higekumatoytoy. Get a look at upcoming products including the new products from Transformers Animated Japan, Autobot Alliance, Animated Super Collection and more!

Finally, we get some real looks at the MP-09 Master Piece Rodimus Prime action figure from Takara Tomy. These pics from Chara Hobby thanks to GENgoraw's and higekumatoytoy blogs for showing us the figure in full color and with his much expected Hot Rod mode to be confirmed. Check out the images after the jump.

TakaraTomy has updated their Welcome to Transformers 2010 campaign website to provide us some new official looks at the reissue Predaking figure, coming out in November. These images are quite similar to what we have seen before, but also give us looks at the cards that each figure will come with. An image of the figure's packaging has also been included. The figure is out on November 27, 2010 and is available for pre-order at several of our fine sponsors, BigBadToyStore, TFSource, Robot Kingdom. Take a look at the images in the gallery below.

New Gum Box figures will be released by Kabaya. Thanks to a posting at Rakuten with the pre-order listing information we have learned they will offering a G1 Ultra Magnus that transformers with trailer. Generation 1 Prowl will also be offered. Most interesting of all is a mini-version of the Classics Jetfire mold named Skyfire that was a redux of the G1 Jetfire. Gotta love Takara and Kabaya for bringing us all the best Transformers stuff.

Thanks to Ngee Khiong who has posted scans from the October Issue of the Japanese hobby collectors magazines. The page shows much of what we have seen already of the grey prototype mold that was shown at the show in China late last month. What's new is we see the figure in come action poses as well as a look at his gun, base and scale comparisons to the G1 Rodimus figure and alternate modes.

Just in is news about the Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Prime figure that is being offered as part of Takara Tomy's 2010 line. The news is the MP figure is slated for released in Japan in January 2011. The figure is said to be selling for a price of 16,000 JPY / $187 USD. The figure is available for pre-order at sponsors online now with estimated prices listed around $200. Check back with them for details on actual pricing.

Takara Tomy have revealed they will offering another Halloween special edition based on the Disney Label Transformers action figure line. Last time it was Mickey Prime, this year we've got Donald Duck as Bumblebee repainted in the traditional Halloween colors of orange, black and gold / brown. Available at 7-11 stores, pre-orders start August 17th with release slated for September 25th at a price of 4200 JPY / $49 USD. Get a look at this zany figure now at takaratomy.co.jp

Thanks to HK-TF's CW2009, we have a nice gallery of TakaraTomy's Welcome to Transformers 2010 CharaHobby Exclusive Sons of Cybertron set. The set includes a never-before-released (in Japan) Optimus Prime (with spinning action) and with Henkei! Hot Rodimus. The convention will take place at the end of this month with ToyHobby Market selling other inventory on their website beginning August 30th.

Thanks to Snakas who has posted a report and lots of images of the tour they recently did of the Tranformers Museum that is traveling around Japan. Get a look at lots of Transformers history that is depicted mostly through toy displays. There's the exclusive Black Animated Convoy made for this event, some props, artwork and other items that long time fans are familiar with. See the in-language report now at snakas.web.infoseek.co.jp.

Following the news from the Transformers Cybertron Con in China of the Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus action figure coming our way. We have yet more pre-order listings opening up with retailers BigBadToyStore and TFsource.com. Be sure to get your pre-order in before they are all gone. You know this one is gonna sell really well.

Thanks to yizhi521 and ACToys member runnie, we have our first looks at TakaraTomy's Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy! Yesterday we were given a teaser of the figure, but today, we have a full blown look at the figure's robot mode. Take a look after the jump!

Thanks to ACtoys who have posted more news via images from that Transformers Cybertron Con that is being held this weekend in Shanghai, China. On show is what looks like a large Transformers display with lots of product from Hasbro and Takara Tomy. As previously reported, the MP Rodimus grey prototype is there as well as some new looks at the 2010 Transformers celebration figures Primus and Unicron. Check out the images of them both and more.

The Allspark has posted scans of the comic book included with TakaraTomy's e-Hobby Exclusive Edition Masterpiece MP-03G Ghost Starscream. Find out the origin of Masterpiece Ghost Starscream and how he came to be. This comic continues the storyline originated with Masterpiece Convoy Black. This comic was only included in the Japanese e-Hobby Edition of MP-03G and not included in the general Asian release. The Transformers e-Hobby Comic Vol. 2 is written by Naoto Sakai and illustrated by Hidetsugu Yoshioka. Check out the comic now at Allspark.com

Our sponsor Big Bad Toy Store has alerted us they now have a pre-order of TakaraTomy's Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy! The figure's price is $199.99 and will be released in the 4th quarter of 2010. The figure is part of TakaraTomy's Welcome to Transformers 2010 campaign. Pre-order now at BigBadToyStore.com!

CybertronCon China is taking place right now and we have our first look at they gray prototype of TakaraTomy's Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy! Unfortunately the prototype is in the extreme early stages and we actually do not have a physical prototype of the robot, but we are provided a tease in an image. Take a look at the images after the jump!

Thanks to the guys at toy-world.com.hk who have posted the latest scans from Figure King Issue 150. This issue of the Japan toy collectors and hobby magazine is packed with Transformers goodness featuring 8 pages of new product. The feature includes news for the 2010 Master Piece Rodimus, new Animated toys, reissue Predaking, Transformers history, BotCon's Hall of Fame, an interview with Sega games, Animated Japan game cards and more.

Tformers sponsoer TFsource have posted a new video review of the Fansproject Crossfire 02B Munitioner and 02A Explorer Transformers action figures accessories. The next great custom figure set from Fansproject - the Crossfire 02 Set , featuring a Munitioner and Explorer, a combat support vehicle and space shuttle set respectively! Includes 16 points of movable joints, high quality with attention to detail,and arms with dual joints for a wide range of motion.

According to Snakas, TakaraTomy will unveil a gray prototype version of their upcoming Masterpiece Rodimus figure at this weekend's CybertronCon China. Snakas also reports that a colored prototype will then be shown at the C3XHobby convention, which takes place this year from August 28 - 29, 2010.

Thanks to the CyberGundam blog, we have learned that the current issue of Figure Oh #150 has published a sketch of TakaraTomy's upcoming Masterpiece Rodimus! The figure will be part of the Welcome to Transformers 2010 campaign and will be worth three points. While rumblings about the potential release of this figure have been going around for quite some time this is the first time we have seen any physical proof of the figure. Read more.

I found these pics on the web over at rakuten.co.jp/robochris who has put up these pics of the 2010 campaign Predaking release. It shows it has a NICE gold painted paint scheme that differs from the original or re-release. This IMO makes the price a little more justifiable. Check out the images after the jump.

Madman issued a press release regarding their new Transformers Victory DVD Box Set. Read the press release, which contains details about the DVD collection, Read More

Previously reported here, the delayed Transformers Music Matrix DVD has been released in Japan. It contains a compilation of Transformers theme songs from G1 to present Movie with clips and footage retailing at 3,000 yen.

In the wake of Steven Spielberg's worldwide Hollywood blockbuster film Transformers, Columbia Music Entertainment of Japan will be releasing a DVD titled Transformers Theme Song DVD Collection. This will be a compilation of theme songs from the various Transformers animated TV series accompanied by video. This DVD will retail at 3,000 Yen and will be released in Japan on March 26, 2008. No cover art or track listing is available at this time.

Monsters and Critics.com reports - Coming to DVD on 26th September 2005 from Metrodome is the single most anticipated Transformers DVD collection ever the four-disc boxed set TRANSFORMERS THE TAKARA COLLECTION VOLUME 1 HEADMASTERS. This exclusive release marks the first time this legendary, much sought after but little seen 35-episode series has ever been officially released in its entirety in the West and features the show's original Japanese language version with newly commissioned remastered English subtitles, new artwork and a special collector's booklet on The Takara Collection. Read more here.

Another production run of the Japanese Transformers 2010 DVD Box set will be available on December 18, 2004 "50 years after the death of Convoy ... A new leader Rodimus Convoy and Galvatron Fight" In addition to all 30 episodes, also included are the three TV episodes "Transformers Rebirth 1-3" & a 40 page booklet.

On Octobor 7, 2004, Limited Editions of Tatakae! Super Robot Seimeitai Transformers (TF G1) DVD Box Set 1 (released again) & DVD Box Set 2 will be released in Japan retailing at 30,000 Yen each. Read on to view product details.

Takara has updated the Transformers Generation One site with a product page for Transformers Best Version for the Playstation 2 platform previously reported here. For details of the product, please view the previous report.

Many Japanese gaming sights has reported a new version of the Japanese "Transformers" game that was released last year for the Playstation 2 will be re-released on March 24, 2005 titled "Transformers Best Version" also for the PS2 platform retailing at 2,980 Yen. This is equivalent to the reduce priced "Greatest Hits" here in the US.

Clayton "Alkaiser" Chan has posted one of the most complete reviews yet of the Transformers Tatakai game for the PS2 that was released by WinkySoft in Japan. There are a lot of questions the USA fans have about this game. This review will hopefully answer them. Check out the game review HERE.

If you go to the section for stages in Konomi's Dream Mix TV World Fighters' game, one of the stages has Devestator! Can't keep a good 'con down! See it HERE.

The Official Dreammix TV World Fighters site has been updated with new game play images & descriptions featuring Convoy attacking in vehicle mode! Below is a rough translation of the Convoy character profile. Read more HERE.

Thanks to Amazon Japan who have posted a pre-order page for the Takara Tomy 2010 Exclusive Predaking that will be coming to Japan November 27, 2010. The new listing includes a bunch of new images giving is looks at the Predacon action figures in their robot and alternate beast modes.

Tformers sponsor Tfsource have posted a new video review of the Masterpiece MP-3G Starscream Ghost Version action figure from Takara Tomy of Japan. The video gives us a nice over view of the all clear plastic version of the original MP-3 action figure that was released in 2006. If you don't have this figure yet, watch to video after the jump.

TakaraTomy has added new looks of the crystal clear trailer to the information page of their upcoming MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode figure. The figure is part of the Welcome to Transformers 2010 campaign and will be sold exclusively through Toy Hobby Market. The figure will arrive sometime next month and will set you back 21,000 JPY / $223 USD.

Thanks to the CyberGundam Blog, we have new views of TakaraTomy's upcoming Transformers Disney Label Monochrome Buzz Lightyear. The figure is slated for a July 24th release, a month behind the release of the colored version of the figure. Take a look now in the gallery.

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 rotational views of the action figure in both robot mode and in his alternate vehicle jet mode.

e-Hobby Japan has updated their web site with new images for the Takara Tomy release of MasterPiece MP-03G Starcsream Ghost Version action figure. The updated product order pages shows the clear seeker in the box with shots of the back and front. Nothing too new here as the box design follows the traditional MasterPiece design on black cardboard with silver lettering.

Takara Tomy have updated their official Transformers site with new production information and images of the e-Hobby Shop Ghost Starscream MP-03G Limited Version as well as the Transformers Disney Label Donald Duck color version. The site features new images of Starscream showing off details of the open nose cone and close ups of the alternate vehicle and robot modes.

Asian toy blog Mizuakuta has posted a big colorful gallery of images giving us an up close look at the Transformers Disney Label Donald Duck. After some delay, Donaldtron is finally being by Takara Tomy exclusively in Japan. Sorry, you won't find this half duck and half Generation 1 Bumblebee homage at Disney World. Check out the gallery after the jump.

Unfortunately I've been pretty busy so I didn't get to put them together but I took some quick pics so that you guys could see what these things are all about. Here's the box. From the looks of it each character has a small bio on the back of the box.

Thanks to Seesa BLOG who have posted a batch of new imaege for the Kabaya candy toy 25th anniversary Convoy celebration collection. These mini-transformers come in diffrent styles to commemorate different version of the Optimus Prime toy known as Convoy to the fans in Japan. Get a look at images of the entire set included are the G1 classic Convoy mold. The Victory series Star Saber and the Henkei Classics Convoy mold.