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Remember the Korean Car Robots toys? Well it looks like Tomy Takara has done it again with Galaxy Force (Cybertron) series Transformers figures being repackaged just for the Korean toy market. They've got a bunch of figures for sale include Vector Prime, Ligerjack, AutoVolt, First Gunner and more. Sure to drive variants collectors nuts, see the updated packaging and order details after the jump.

HeroTV has done it again. Surpassing the previous year's H3, the 2006 Hataw Hanep Hero was the unstoppable juggernaut! The event was held November 18 to 19 in two halls of the World Trade Center in Pasay City. People couldn’t wait for the event to start. Lines were formed outside the WTC early Saturday morning. As you can see in these pictures, two halls of the WTC aren’t enough for the huge turnout of HeroTV fans. Read More

Thanks to Fatguy of the Tfans.com forums for post some more images from the Hong Kong Tansformers Expo 2006. Get a look at the GIANT Galaxy Force Prime, Cybertron Quickmix, Breadown repaint and another look at the 20th Anniversary Prime DVD reissue over at TFans.com.
TransformerToys.co.uk has sent us news about their lasted collection update: He was one of the two last Lucky Draw Transformers toy released by Takaratomy, is limited to 16 in the world (15 via TV Magazine, the 16th will be given away by Takaratomy as one of their prizes in their latest campaign), it's Galaxy Force Gold Master Galvatron
 Read on to view the front & back cover art for Transformers Galaxy Force TV DVD Volume 12 containing episodes 45-48 which has been released today in retail stores in Japan.
 Previously reported here first, e-Hobby has announced their latest limited exclusives in Japan which will be Transformers USA Editions 02 Blender priced at 3,675 Yen and 03 Mole Dive priced at 4,725 Yen. Both are expected to ship in October 2006 in Japan. Also, for a limited time, e-Hobby will provide free shipping within Japan for any orders over 10,000 Yen.

Read on to view the front & back cover art for Transformers Galaxy Force TV DVD Volume 11 containing episodes 41-44 and will be available at retail stores in Japan on April 21, 2006.

Looks like Toy's Dream Project Transformers Galaxy Force GX-03 Soundblaster which is a repaint of GX-02 Soundwave have been released in Japan and are listed in multiple Yahoo! Japan Auctions Thanks to Blitz of TFans for the heads up.

Read on to view the front & back cover art for Transformers Galaxy Force TV DVD Volume 10 containing episodes 37-40 and will be available at retail stores in Japan on March 22, 2006.

In the second of a two part series, Primus' robot mode is given the full treatment as only Remy can over at TFKenkon
FantoFan.jp has posted a few images of Transformers Galaxy Force Chromia White Version ( Image 1, Image 2) that is included with a limited release version of Galaxy Force DVD Volume 9.
 EasyNet auction brings some HUGE news this time around in the form of Transformer Galaxy Force C-00 Primus in-package. This definitely confirms the G1 type packaging that was previously reported in the Yuki Hisashi news post. The box art also features a third alternative mode which in essence makes this bad boy a triple changer. Full Article
 To sum up 2005 and what to expect in 2006, Takara toy designer & in charge of Transformers commodities, Yuki Hisashi says the following. Transformers Galaxy Force is the final installment of the Micron trilogy that began with Micron Legends. He apologizes that the Primus figure was not available in retail while Galaxy Force was broadcasting but will safely be available in... Full Article

Join me as I discuss the finer points of this Japan Toys R Us exclusive giftset. I compare figures of the giftset to their non-exclusive counterparts in the Galaxy Force toy line and allow you to weigh the pros and cons of aquiring this giftset, which is available still on Shoppertron. Read the full review here.
 DragonX76 has posted a photo of lucky draw gold plated Transformers Galaxy Force GC-01 Galaxy Convoy provided by Hiroyuki-san which may be seen at TFans here.

Figure Ou magazine has published an image of the Transformers Galaxy Force Chip Square that will be an accessory for the C-00 Primus figure. See the image here.
 Thanks to TFans member Revolution for letting us know that the first colored picture of the Toy's Dream Project Exclusive Soundblaster is up at Japanese on-line retailer Bo-Ya Rakuten Shop and feel free to join in on the discussion of what looks to be a great exclusive over at TFans.
 The last Transformer Galaxy Force DVD, Volume 13 will feature episodes 49 to 52. There will also be a limited DVD set which will include a 12 page booklet along with a Noise Maze Production Type action figure which is a repaint of GX-01 Noise Maze. The normal release will retail at 6,800 Yen and the limited DVD at 9,800 Yen. Both versions have a release date of June 21, 2006.

Thanks to akum6n and quiktake of TFans for product listings from two Japanese online retailers HobbyNet and Total Toys Shop Dreamland for Toy's Dream Project Limited Soundblaster which will be a black repainted version of Transformers Galaxy Force GX-02 Soundwave, limited to 4,000 produced units retailing at 5,000 Yen and released in March 2006. Yone of Invincible Robot Laboratory has also confirmed this is a real product. On-going discussion may be viewed at TFans here.
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