"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" co-scriptwriter Roberto Orci states that the narrative of the "Transformers" sequel will differ from the first one. While the first one had three storylines that eventually merged into one, Mr. Orci tells MTV that the film will have parallel stories instead. Also, instead of surrounding the movie with the mystery element of what the Transformers are, co-scriptwriter Alex Kurtzman says that the film will probe the Transformers mythology, but will not "get so mired in the mythology that it can’t propel the movie forward."

The "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" production crew is taking over the Long Beach, CA area and are set to film on the Queensway Bridge. Movie Chronicles reports that the bridge was closed yesterday, August 26th, and will be closed today, August 27th. To find out what the area may double as in the film, click into the full article.

The Transformers Collectors Club now has the club exclusive pre-orders for Seacons ($119 for members, $159 for non-members) and Nightbeat ($48 for members, $88 for non-members) available. Both are expected to ship around September 30th. Non-members prices includes a $40 club membership.

Thanks to forums members FREEFALL666 and Schlecki02 who have started a topic on "Can Leader BulkHead's saw blade be easily reversed? You know so the cutting teeth face the right way? Can you simply unscrew the axle and flip it or do you need to disassemble the arm itself?" Schlecki02 came through with images on how-to do it. View the posts here.

Here's a small update for TakaraTomy's upcoming Transformers Alternity line. The line will have a synchronized auto-transformation gimmick which will be called "SynchroTech".

We have several more images of the redecorated "Transformers" Voyager fiery Megatron to show you thanks to "yizhi521" of TF08. The images give a look at the figure in jet mode, and a better look at the face and robot mode. The figure sports more of the silver/gold paint with red fiery plastic that replaces the blue ice element. Have a look in the gallery.

Residents of Japan can now have their java and Transformers fix at the same time. Just released are the Boss Coffee Transformers PVC promotion. Check out the gallery.

Yahoo Japan seller Sharbicc has posted more the so called "Lunchtime special" toys for acution. The new listings are offering transparent and semi-transparent renditions of Generation 1 Smokescreen, Megatron (Megaplex?) and Sideswipe. You may view them all now in the image gallery.

On another Transformers website, two people claim to have found the wave 2 animated Bumper Battlers at Pennsylvania Wal-Mart stores. Here is the forums link.

Approximately 200 airmen have been hired as extras for the "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" shoot at Holloman Air Force Base near Alamagordo, NM. Air Force Times reports that the extras will be used as military members in the film. While DreamWorks casting representatives would not reveal the film's name, "all indications point to" the sequel to "Transformers," Air Force Times suggests. The article does not indicate when filming will be conducted at the base, but it was previously reported that it will occur sometime in the fall.

It looks like "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" will be a little more vicious for the human counterparts in the film this time around, according to some set photos of the film's shoot. Read more. Warning! Spoilers!

Just in are shots from TF08.net of new Transformers Movie repaints. Included are Voyager Class Optimus Prime that looks to be more movie like, but not as shiny. Voyager Megatron is redecoed in a silver/gold paint with red fiery plastic replacing the blue ice element. Images of Boncrusher and the Final Battle Jazz figure are including fueling the idea that some multi-packs are in the works. See the images posted in the gallery.

Yahoo Japan seller sharbicc has posted an auction for an all chrome Generation 1 Soundwave figure. According to the TF @ The Moon guys these are coming from the same guys who brought us the Clear Mini-Bots. Get a look at the images now posted in the gallery.

Ministry Of Toys have posted an auction for the uber rare Lucky Draw Black Rodimus Prime. The figure is shown in and out of box with lots of shots of the robot, base and vehicle modes. Seem the images now in the gallery.

More repaints are coming to the Universe line. Seller tfctoy has posted images of Whirl in red silver and slate blue colors. Universe Sandstorm is shown in brown and tan desert colors. Finally another bendy Prime repaint that looks like its going for a G1 classic feel. Check out the images in the gallery.

An obscure G1 tribute is brought to us by Universe in the form of Acid Storm. A member of the "Rainmakers" squadron, this Decepticon is responsible for creating acid rain to reek havoc on foes. Read about this latest addition to the Classics/Universe seeker collection by clicking here.

"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" scriptwriter Roberto Orci has confirmed Director Michael Bay's declaration that Shia LaBeouf's hand injury will be written into the script. "[W]e were on set last week to write it into the movie," Mr. Orci writes. "[N]ot because it's absolutely necessary, but more because we want to make sure Shia's hand is protected for the remainder of the shoot." Read more.

"Nbetwo" of Stop Sector Seven has posted several pictures from the set of "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen." The images show off Optimus Prime, Chevrolet Trax, the Ice Cream Truck (in action), and Ironhide. The images were taken at an Air Force Base out in California. Whether or not it is Edwards Air Force Base, is unknown. Take a look in the full article.

For those of you who complained that the previous photos only showed off Transformers Animated voyager Skywarp's upper body in robot mode (you know who you are), well, these pictures are for you. An auction from "kabutodj" on Yahoo! Japan is showing off the figure in its full repainted glory. Take a look in the Animated Database.

I was on Target.com's website and found they have a pre-order for 25th Optimus Prime with a release date of the 20th of November. Here is the link