Just in are new official images of the Transformers Universe 25th Anniversary Optimus Prime action figure. Get a look at the beefed up Generation 1 figure reissued for the 1/4 mark with accessory Autobot Shield / voice box with the voice of Peter Cullen himself, DVD pack-in and sweet gatefold packaging. Check out all the images now in the gallery.

Hasbro has updated their Transformers page with new listings! Included in the latest postings are the Wave 2 Activators, which include Ratchet, Lockdown and Optimus Prime. Click on the names to view the images.

According to NTFA, "Transformers Animated" will be shown on television station MTV3 in Finland. The series will begin airing on September 7 and will be dubbed into Finnish. "Transformers Animated" continues to spread throughout the world, and has currently been sold to over 80 territories worldwide.

According to CNBC.com the recent economic down turn is putting the squeeze on on Hollywood too. According to their sources The Deutsche Bank $450 million financing deal with Paramount Pictures has fallen through. The money was earmarked to fund the production of up to 30 films including those in production already such as "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" and the next "Star Trek" movie. It is not known at this time if this will directly effect those films. Read More

Target.com has a order page set up the for animated leader ultra magnus for $42.99. It says arriving 2-6 weeks order now. To see the topic and link here

Thanks to TaoBao we have images and profile information for the Universe Autobot Blaster and Decepticon Heavy Load action figures. You may view the both here.

Thanks to two new auctions from "menasor1979," we have a look at the Target store exclusive Transformers Universe Comic two-packs announced at BotCon 2008. The packs are Autobot Roadbuster and Dirge, and Springer and Ratbat. Each two-pack comes with a comic that inspired the match-up. Take a look at the in-package shots in the image gallery.

"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" star Megan Fox (Mikaela Banes) recently spoke with IGN regarding the upcoming sequel and has indicated that the film is "twice the budget" of "Transformers." If we take Ms. Fox's statement in a literal sense, that means the film has a budget of $300 Million. She has also indicated that she will be attending Comic-Con International 2008 in San Diego, taking place July 24 - 28. Read the full interview at IGN.com.

Toys R Us will have a $5 off when you spend $25 or more promotion starting tomorrow, July 18th, and ending Saturday, July 19th. The coupon, found after the break, may be printed out or used online using the promotion code 923256. This will go great for you guys who have not hoarded every one of the Transformers Animated figures released so far.

We already have a Voyager and Activator class Bulkhead. Do we really need a Leader class too? For the people who say they want more scale accuracy, definitely. However, if that isn't your concern is this latest offering worth parting with $40? Find out by reading the review here!

The curiosity stemming from the blurry photos of a mystery car taken on the set of "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" have finally been satiated. The clear-as-day images of the vehicle were spotted on-location at Edwards Air Force Base. Read about all the potentially spoiler details in the full article.

We have just received official images of Transformers Animated Ultra Magnus in and out of the box. Take a look at these in the figure's Animated database entry.

In an interview with Sci Fi Wire, Megan Fox reveals that the events in "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" will take place two years after "Transformers," matching the time that has passed between the release of the two films in theaters. She also further validates that the film is shooting in Los Angeles, CA. Continue reading for more Megan Fox-related news.

Just in is an official in-box image of Transformers Universe Silverbolt. Take a look in the figure's Universe Database entry.

The Transformers Collectors' Club has posted a box artwork preview of club exclusive Nightbeat. The figure is a repaint of Energon Hot Shot. Take a look over at TransformersClub.com.

A recent Entertainment Weekly interview with "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" Director Michael Bay contains a little tidbit that the film has started shooting once again. EW writes that the interview was conducted, "[d]uring a break on the set...described to us as a 'remote [Air Force] base' at an 'undisclosed location.'" The remote base most likely refers to Edwards Air Force Base, which we previously reported as a shooting location last week. Roberto Orci further confirms that the film has started shooting again and maybe it never ended at all...Continue reading.

We have learned of some new upcoming Transformers Universe and Robot Heroes (now under the Universe brand) figures via listings in a Wal-Mart store computer. "Zobovor" of the Google Transformers talk group reports that main line figures include deluxe class Cheetor, Cyclonus, Hot Shot, and Starscream. There is also an unknown figure listed just as "Autobot." Click through for information on the upcoming Robot Heroes two-packs.

To follow-up on a previous report here, we have received word that the delayed Transformers Binaltech BT-22 Convoy Feat. Dodge Ram SRT-10 will now be release in September in Japan. The figure was originally expected to be released on July 17, 2008 alongside BT-21 Arcee.

After weeks of anticipation, the Leader Class Megatron is finally making it's way to shelves. See Megatron in his full Earth mode glory, and also see how he stacks up against his previous offerings by reading the review here!

On top of the Transformers Animated Autobots backpack sighted in Wal-Mart stores, it looks like individual Animated characters will be getting similar backpack treatments as well. Two auctions from "ezstore" show that Optimus Prime and Bumblebee backpacks will also be available. The Optimus Prime backpack a smaller backpack emblazoned with an Autobot logo. Take a look at these in the full article.