Transformers News - 2009-11-22


Animated Arcee and Cybertronian Ratchet Will Be TRU Exclusives
Thanks to The Arker, we have in-package shots of the Transformers Animated Deluxes Arcee and Cybertronian Ratchet figures sporting Toys R Us store exclusive stickers. The fact that certain Animated figures are exclusives should not come as a surprise to anybody. Hasbro has said that they will try to get the figures out in any venue possible, and has left spreading the figures out as exclusives an open possibility. Downside is that you will have to hunt. Upside? You get new Animated figures! The figures are slated to drop in Spring 2010.

IDW Publishing Solicitation For Transformers Comics in February 2010
Thanks to Jim of the IDW Publishing forums, we have the solicitations for the Transformers comics slated for February release. The solicitations, like most, contain possible spoilers, so do not jump in unless you are ready to be spoiled.

Transformers Mosaic Digest Nov. 20, 2009
Welcome back to Transformers: Mosaic Digest! Tformers weekly look at the fan generated comic series. Generation 1 comedy is king this week at Transoformers Mosaic. Pop in to check out this weeks double bill The Girl Who Hates Powerglide and The Con for the Job here.

Bay Won't Kill Fox Off in Transformers 3, Tells All to Give Her a Break
Director Michael Bay tells everybody to give Megan Fox a breakTransformers: Revenge of the Fallen helmer Michael Bay has told the media (and everybody) to give Megan Fox "a break." "It's just, she's young," Mr. Bay tells USA Today, "she only...23? It's just hard. I've traveled around the world with her and she's just like this world symbol now, you know?" Read more.

Masterpiece Skywarp Now Available at Walmart.com
WalMart's official store website has finally made Hasbro's Masterpiece Skywarp available for order. If you're too busy to hunt for it, be sure to grab your version on the interwebs.

Transformers Customizers Join Forces to Benefit the Make a Wish Foundation
A few of the world's "best" professional customizers came together to create a collaboration, team effort "Charity Auction" for the Make a Wish foundation.There are 8 artists, and 11 pieces in this set entitled "Generation 1 Ark Autobot Set"

Tomy Takara Updates - Alternity Bumble Bee and More
Takara Tomy has updated their Transformers website with new information on the Transformers Alternity toy series Bumble Bee action figure. Updates on the Transformers Revenge of The Fallen are with new images of upcoming action figures and a new interview ROTF figures designer designer Hirinori Kobayashi.

First Looks at Knight Morpher Commander from Mastermind Creations
Just in are first looks at the exclusive Knight Morpher Commander that will be offered by Mastermind Creations. This is a colored edition of the Hearts of Steel comic series Transformers Optimus Prime character brought to life in action figure form. This figure will be available for sale in February 2010.

New Database Entry for MP Skywarp Now Available
As reported earlier today, the Walmart exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp is flowing into Walmarts across the nation. For those of you that have not had the fortune to find him, or for those on the fence about finding him, we have added a new database entry full of images and info. Click here to check it out now!

Transformers #1 Sells Out! 2nd Printing Coming December 2nd w/ All New Cover
After just one day in stores, The TRANSFORMERS #1 is already sold out through Diamond, and IDW Publishing will rush its inaugural ongoing comic to a second printing. The second printing of The TRANSFORMERS #1 will be available in comic stores on December 2nd, featuring a new cover by series artist Don Figueroa. Check out IDW's full press release here.

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