The Transformers The Ride is slated for its official launch on May 25, 2012 at Universal Studios Hollywood and that means things are coming like a fire hose on full blast and we are wrapping it up here! For all of the commercials, reviews, and ride-alongs, check out the full article.

Octopunch could have been a regular Botcon set toy for as lukewarm as its reception was when images of it leaked to the internet a couple months before the convention. Were it not for a fantastic 1988 colorscheme toy to come with it, I bet nobody would have bought a poor Octopunch at all. Funny thing is, if you actually see it in person, and stop to realize that the mold it's using is pretty solid, a level of appeal can develop that just won't convey itself so well in photographs. Continue to full review...

Fun Publications has also released a clear look at the artwork for Depth Charge, the Transformers Collectors Club incentive figure for next year. This is the same artwork that was shown during the club panel at BotCon 2012 where Fun Publications also announced their subscription service. The figure uses the Transformers Hunt For the Decepticons Terradive mold, and the organizers joked that Depth Charge went on a bit of a diet this go around when compared to his Beast Wars counterpart.

Hasbro, Inc. may be looking to release additional waves of Transformers Prime First Edition Arcee, Cliffjumper, and Vehicons as well as Transformers Dark of the Moon Que (Mercedes Benz E550) in Asia, according to multiple sources. The case breakdown for the Prime figures including two (2x) of Arcee and three (3x) each of Cliffjumper and Vehicon. The information also specifies that each case of Transformers Dark of the Moon waves will include only Que figures, meaning that all eight (8) in the case will be one figure. Continue...

Check out the images of the Octopunch and Spinister Convention action figure now in the gallery and share your comments on this figure after the jump.

Paramount has once again hired Ehren Kruger to fly solo on his writing duties for the Transformers 4 script, Paramount Film Group President Adam Goodman has confirmed. Mr. Kruger co-wrote Transformers Revenge of the Fallen with Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman (Star Trek) and took over full duties for Transformers Dark of the Moon. Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, Mr. Goodman has also confirmed that Shia LaBeouf will not return and "[t]he story is going in a different direction now." Continue reading...

The soft-opening of Transformers: The Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood has commenced - full opening is May 25, 2012 - and two videos from SoCalAdventures have been posted from the ride. The first one is experiencing the queue system, which, as described yesterday, is engaging and never leaves you bored. The second video is the gem, though, which is a front seat view of the entire ride. Obviously, the ride is in 3D, so you are missing that experience, but if you do not want to be spoiled as to what you will see in the ride, do not watch the second video. However, watching does not appear that it will detract from actually going on the ride, since it seems like this is an amazing experience.

It’s BotCon week, and in honor of the Official Transformers Convention this weekend in Dallas, Texas, tonight is Transformers night at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas. Come out to see the Rangers play the Yankees, and the first 10,000 fans under the age of 13 will receive free Transformers Prime Legion Class Cyberverse figures!

Thanks to “Technical Rehearsal” of Transformers: The Ride 3D, we have a preview and information by way of The article cover the pre-opening of The Ride that will open at Universal Studios Hollywood officially to all on May 25th. Not unlike The Ride that launched in the Singapore late last year. We are in for an over-the-top experience Transformers style as the preview images show with the N.E.S.T. military facility and all ready to roll out. Do check out the nicely detailed report at behindthethrills.com for all the details.

Imagine to your surprise one day you just walk into Walmart in the morning before work and right there is a Cyberverse Legion Evac, the new character made for Transformers The Ride right on the pegs. That is what happened to Peaugh, and he gladly put up a video review of the figure last night. While the Deluxe version of this character is a Universal Studios exclusive, the tinier version of the character is being put on pegs right now in Transformers Prime packaging. Watch the video in the full article.

Universal Studios Hollywood have officially announced the USA opening date for the Transformers the Ride. Mark your calendars and book your plane tickets for May 4th of 2012. Those with a the Unversal Annual Pass can get on the The Ride through to May 25th when it will open up to general admission attendees too. Check out the video announcement and share your comments on Transformers the Ride after the jump.

Our defenses have been breached! Megatron and the Decepticons have infiltrated the underground bunker. The AllSpark is safe, but for how long, we don’t know. I’ve left the details of your final weekly mission at the Prepare For Battle web site. If it’s rewards you want, you’ll have to risk everything. See you on the other side, soldier. Check out the Urgent Communiqué from General Morshower after the jump.

The website promoting the upcoming Transformers The Ride at Universal Studios in Hollywood is going live this weekend and users will be able to play games to win various prizes, according to an email sent out. The website, www.PrepareForBattle.com, which has been hosting communiques from General Morshower, will launch this weekend where players can win numerous prizes, including exclusive Transformers art, numbered collectible embroidered badges, and a trip to N.E.S.T. headquarters located in Culver City, CA. Take a look at a promotional video in the full article.

Thanks to “Technical Rehearsal” of Transformers: The Ride 3D, we have a preview and information by way of The article cover the pre-opening of The Ride that will open at Universal Studios Hollywood officially to all on May 25th. Not unlike The Ride that launched in the Singapore late last year. We are in for an over-the-top experience Transformers style as the preview images show with the N.E.S.T. military facility and all ready to roll out. Do check out the nicely detailed report at behindthethrills.com for all the details.

It is a common occurrence that alternate head molds appear on Hasbro instruction sheets nowadays, and sighted head mold on the Transformers Dark of the Moon Deluxe Soundwave instruction sheet is not any different. According to an image posted on Twitter by Liam W-S, we see that the figure has an alternate head that he speculates as Blaster. Unfortunately, the original release has been cancelled for the United States market, but is still available in Asia and Canada. Could this figure be released in these markets with the new head mold to pay an homage to the Autobot? Take a look at the image in the full article and let us know what you think of the head mold.

Even though we knew this toy was coming, it is always nice to see an official unveiling of Transformers Movie Trilogy Series Optimus Prime with Trailer before its ceremonious reveal tomorrow at Toy Fair 2012 (did we say we would be there live?). The figure was photographed earlier last month in its glory. The figure combines the original deluxe version from Wal-Mart along with the trailer from TakaraTomy's Optimus Prime Chronicles figure. Want to know what else is showing up at Toy Fair tomorrow? Check out our predictions.

Nearly four years in the making, Transformers The Ride brings the blockbuster movie franchise, from reel to real, into a blockbuster theme park attraction. Transformers The Ride will make its world premiere at Resorts World Sentosa - Singapore's first integrated resort, home to Universal Studios Singapore, this week! Check out this new video clip with the Mark Woodbury, President of Universal Creative and Terry Coup, SVP Universal Creative, who talk about the genesis of the ride and some of the goals they had for it. Watch the clip after the break and share your comments.

Michael Bay may be laughing all the way to bank, but his peers are not afraid to LOL at him him public. It's no secret that Bay's "leave the story behind as we take no prisoners" formula is what sells tickets. Three times in a row, with increasing box office receipts, the Bay way has proven to be profitable at what a director like Terry Gilliam points out, "You just sit there and watch the explosions. I couldn't tell you what the movie was about. The movie hammers the audience into submission." Read more of Gilliam's take on Transformers after the jump.