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First Look - G1 Commemorative Perceptor Box Shots
by bwbm on Friday Jun 26th, 2009  Thanks to The Arker, we have box images of the Toys R Us exclusive Transformers Universe Commemorative Edition Generation 1 Perceptor. Hasbro, Inc. announced that this guy would come during this year's BotCon. Take in the shots in the gallery.
TCC 2009 Final Combiner Exclusive Now Arriving
by on Thursday May 28th, 2009  Thanks to an anonymous tipster for letting us know that the final Transformers Collectors Club exclusive figure Heatwave is now arriving in mailboxes. The following is what he said about the figure: "Heatwave is based of the Transformers Energon Bruticus Maximus body mold (a variant of a military missile launching tank)...Read more.
TFC-004 Gear Of War Weapon Set Available Now
by Primus on Monday May 18th, 2009 
Oh yea, its time to upgrade those Universe 2.0 action figures with some much needed accessories. Thanks to the guys behind TFC-004 Gear Of War Weapon Set, you can fill in the gaps left by Hasbro. Check out the boxed TFC-004 Gear Of War Weapon Set that is now available at Robotkingdom and other online stores.
BotCon 2009 Wings on Honor Exclusive Set Packaging Unveiled
by bwbm on Friday May 8th, 2009  Fun Publications has unveiled the packaging to their exclusive five figure set for BotCon 2009 Wings of Honor. The pictures reveal a sleek, black packaging with the Elite Guard faction symbol dominating the front of the package, which the word "Transformers BotCon" above the symbol, and the year of the set below. The packaging features two flaps opening up from the center of the packaging to reveal the artwork of the figures on the center panel. For more images, head over to BotCon.com.
Revenge of the Fallen Robot Heroes Board Game
by bwbm on Thursday May 7th, 2009  Choose to be Megatron⢠or Optimus Prime⢠and battle your friends in the 3-D arena! Features basic and advanced rules for different levels of gameplay. Includes game board, landscape background, 2 dice, 1 Optimus Prime figure, 1 Megatron figure, 6 Optimus Prime puzzle pieces, 6 Megatron puzzle pieces, 24 Optimus Prime cards, 24 Megatron cards and instructions. For 2 players. Ages 5 and up.
New Transformers Universe Video On Monkeybar TV
by bwbm on Wednesday May 6th, 2009 Update: Youtube video added for our overseas friends. Hasbro Inc's Monkeybar TV has posted a brand-new Transformers Universe video titled "The Fight For Energon." The video features Bumblebee (a mish-mash of multiple versions of the character) and Optimus Prime (Classics-based) duking it out with Megatron (G1 sans the cannon) and Universe (finally! something definitive!) Cyclonus in the fight for, uh, Energon. Watch it over at Monkeybar TV. Oh, and please mind the monitor on the top left-hand side of the page. It makes a loud sound reminiscent of a disc jockey scratching a record (can you tell I don't like that, either?).
Review: Universe Darkwind Figure
by Blitzwing on Sunday Apr 26th, 2009  Toys R Us is currently offering 2 Ultra class exclusives for the 25th Anniversary line. One is Countdown, a redeco of Cybertron Defense Red Alert. The other is covered in this review.
Will There Be Another BotCon 2009 Exclusive Figure?
by bwbm on Thursday Apr 23rd, 2009  Judging from a recent posting over at TF08, there is an indication that the BotCon 2009 convention will be getting yet another exclusive figure. This unknown purple-colored figure may join the well-known, but not yet officially announced, Skyquake and LeoZak. The image of the bagged Transformers Energon Mirage repaint was posted along with an image of Elite Guard Flak from the Wings of Honor set. Who do you think it is? Take a look at the images and start spreading rampant rumors in the Community!
BotCon 2009 Wings of Honor Thunderclash, Scourge Tech Specs
by BLACKOUT34 on Thursday Apr 9th, 2009  The BotCon 2009 convention website has been updated with two new technical specifications of Thunderclash and Scourge from their exclusive convention box set Wings of Honor. Take a look at the art and the tech spec cards on BotCon.com.
Mighty Muggs Wave 3 To See Light of Day After All?
by Crisis Wolf 21 on Wednesday Apr 8th, 2009 .jpg) In the UK at least. Even though it is thought that the 3rd wave of the Transformers Universe Mighty Muggs line is cancelled, UK online retailer Play.com has priced and pegged both wave-mates Jazz and Shockwave with release dates. Read more.
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