Thanks to our sponsor RobotKingdom who has released new images of the Transformers Platinum Edition Ultra Magnus in the box. This figure is slated to be start shipping from Asia on May 27, 2013 for a price of $59.90 USD. Get a look at the figure in the box and or place your order for it now at robotkingdom.com

IDW have just released s few pages previewing the Transformers: Robots in Disguise Ongoing #18 comic book. SURVIVOR'S GUILT! After the shattering events of the past two issues, we can't tell you who's alive and who's dead. But we will hint that one CYBERTRONIAN has to reconsider her worldview—while she comes face-to-face with some old enemies. We won't mention any names, but she's in for the fight of her life!

IDW Publishing Presents a rare peek inside what goes into making comics! The studio is opening its doors to a select few and offering a special VIP tour that is sure to be a memorable one. Meet with creators, editors, and walk away with more exclusives goodies than you'll know what to do with! Meet The Creators Behind the Comics! Featuring appearances by: Livio Ramondelli, Josh Burcham, Matt Frank, John Barber and more! Thursday, June 27th 2-5pm - Purchase Tickets Now at idwpublishing.com

Transformers: Monstrosity #7 the digital-first comic book from IDW Publishing and Hasbro is ready for download! It’s the beginnings of the Autobot/Decepticon war, and Megatron has been exiled tothe planet Junkion… and you won’t believe your eyes when he makes his ultimate move! The official Transformers page sat down with artist Livio Ramondelito to talk about the new comic.

IDW's Ken Christiansen talks about the taking the Transformers brand in a new direction and Soundswave's Aligned design: "As always, I try to keep as many classic cues in as possible, but there were a few things being asked from Aaron and Eric at Hasbro to try to add, like a movie style head, and there was something with the legs, though in the notes I can't seem to find any reference, probably was in an email that was deleted long ago." Read more at The Bad Flip Blog.

We once again explore the history of IDW Cybertron! From Scientist to Senator to schemer, the life and times of a certain Decepticon logician is explored in-depth in "Shockwaves," by writer John Barber and artist Livio Ramondelli.Continue to full review

SHOCKWAVES! The fate of Cybertron is sealed - but what is the Decepticon scientist called Shockwave planning? After the stunning revelations in More Than Meets the Eye, learn the origin of the one-eyed, gun-handed master of machinations… and the countdown begins for the biggest Transformers event in comic book history.

IDW's Ken Christiansen talks about the taking the Transformers brand in a new direction and Megatron's Aligned design: "The assignment was to envision a near-future tank, so I did a few quick sketches, got feedback from Siebenaler, and actually only did a colored line art pass, because of a time crunch. After the presentation and following feedback, I was asked to render it fully, with no changes, along with the Prime truck, that was also initially done as colored line art, for the same pitch. Read more at The Bad Flip Blog.

Since Classics began in 2006, everyone has asked for just about everything to be remade in that style. Blitzwing was generally felt to be a prominent omission though, especially when Universe produced an Octane. It's taken nearly seven years since the outset of modernized G1 character remakes, but Blitzwing has finally reached the front of the line as one of the first two of the Thrilling 30 anniversary line to reach retail. Read the full review.

Thanks to IDW Publishing who have sent out an update on their August 2013 Transformers Comic Book Solicitations. We have the summaries and cover images to preview a blast of new comics that will be closing out the summer. Get the scoop on Transformers: Prelude, Transformers: Robots in Disguise #20, Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #20, Transformers Regeneration One #94, Transformers: Monstrosity #3 (of 4), and Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters #4!

TRANSFORMERS: REGENERATION ONE #91—the comic book that continues the original 1984 TRANSFORMERS series, courtesy IDW Publishing and Hasbro—launches an all-new story arc! “DESTINY” part one sets the stage, as BLUDGEON and SOUNDWAVE launch their ultimate assault against the universe, thanks to legendary writer Simon Furman—who we sat down with for a brief chat!—and artist Andrew Wildman. TRANSFORMERS: REGENERATION ONE #91 is out now at comic book stores everywhere, and for download online.

Shout! Factory makes its mark at San Diego Comic-Con International 2012 with a dynamic line-up, featuring an exclusive panel event, a showcase of upcoming home entertainment juggernauts, Comic-Con exclusive items, daily prize sweepstakes, collectible giveaways, surprise star appearances, and interactive fan activities at the Shout! Factory booth (#3849 on the main convention floor). Read the full press release after the jump.

The folks over at TVShowsOnDVD have updated their site with more news about Shout! Factory re-releasing the 15 Disc Matrix of Leadership Edition: Collector’s Set: Today Shout! has announced that they will collect the 15 DVDs from the season sets into a new package titled "The Transformers - The Complete Original Series", an "unlimited" general retail release which will become available starting May 24th. It will include all on-disc content from those four separate packages (including the bonus material, but it will NOT have the extras which were exclusive to the Matrix of Leadership set; sorry).

Thanks to Shout! Factory who's sent out the cover art for the Transformers Generations 1 DVD cover to Season 3 and 4. Looks more art work by Andrew Griffith. Looks like artwork by Andrew Griffith. This one's got Rodimus holding up the Matrix to ward off the Decepticon warriors Scourge, Cyclonus and Galvatron as Unicron's head looms in the distance. Pretty spiffy. This set will be out April 20, 2010 for an MSRP of $29.95. Check out the cover and more details after the jump.

Shockwave has made a terrible mistake! Uncovering an ancient sample of CNA, he cloned some of the deadliest and most fearsome lifeforms from Cybertron's past. However, not even he could anticipate the beastly fury of these ancient monsters. Now that they are on the loose, it's up to you, Razorclaw and Divebomb to hunt them down and stop them.... before Lord Megatron finds out!

Fatal Furies, a new Episode in the Transformers: Legends mobile game, is now live on iPhone, iPad and Android. The game will be running April 29th to May 6th, features an Autobot team of female robots led by Elita-1 with the help of other Transformers Generation 1 characters including Chromia, Firestar, and Arcee. Check out the game now for FREE to play the "Fatal Furies" episode now at moba.ge

Transformers Legends is now live on iPhone and iPad, and there's free stuff to be had in celebration! Grab Transformers Legends for FREE now at moba.ge/TRANSFORMERSLegends

Thanks to our sponsor RobotKingdom who has released new images of the Transformers Platinum Edition Ultra Magnus in the box. This figure is slated to be start shipping from Asia on May 27, 2013 for a price of $59.90 USD. Get a look at the figure in the box and or place your order for it now at robotkingdom.com

IDW have just released s few pages previewing the Transformers: Robots in Disguise Ongoing #18 comic book. SURVIVOR'S GUILT! After the shattering events of the past two issues, we can't tell you who's alive and who's dead. But we will hint that one CYBERTRONIAN has to reconsider her worldview—while she comes face-to-face with some old enemies. We won't mention any names, but she's in for the fight of her life!

IDW's Ken Christiansen talks about the taking the Transformers brand in a new direction and Soundswave's Aligned design: "As always, I try to keep as many classic cues in as possible, but there were a few things being asked from Aaron and Eric at Hasbro to try to add, like a movie style head, and there was something with the legs, though in the notes I can't seem to find any reference, probably was in an email that was deleted long ago." Read more at The Bad Flip Blog.