Takara Tomy has brand-new figures as part of their Transformers United line, which include UN-23 Rodimus Prime, UN-24 Warpath, UN-25 Tank Megatron, UN-26 Thunderwing, and UN-27 Windcharger vs Decepticon Wipeout. The figures are a nice combination of Hasbro's release under various lines, including their Universe 2.0 (and Classics before that), Generations, and various figures released under the Transformers Hunt For the Decepticons line and the generic Transformers line after that. The figures released were all acquired by the Alfes blog and have posted galleries to all of them. We have snagged highlights of each toy and offered them in the gallery, but be sure to check the "Source" section for all of the links.

Attention all IDW fans! To celebrate IDW Publishing's launch of Transformers Autocracy, their first digital Transformers title, we are giving away TWO free codes on our Facebook page to redeem the title for free! Between now and 11:59 PM PST, like our Facebook page (alternatively, just click "Like" inside the Facebook box on the right of the page) and drop a comment in this image ONLY (all others will not be counted) and tell us what you like best within the IDW Transformers Continuity so far. We will pick two winners and will notify you via Facebook along with the instructions on how to redeem the code for a free issue of Autocracy! (Please ensure your privacy settings allow us to message you.) Good luck!

Soon fans will have the opportunity to snag convention exclusive toys no one seems to want while NOT attending the convention! And at no additional Discount! One must marvel a the tradition steeped pageantry that is the modern Botcon. Check out the announcement from Brian Savage about the details on Non-attending Orders after the jump.

Venture capitalist firm Insight Venture Partners has purchased an additional stake in Jagex, the company responsible for the Transformers Universe massively multiplayer online (MMO) action game, giving the firm a 55% stake in the company. In a report by Develop, the New York-based firm now has controlling stake of the Cambridge, UK firm, but does not seem to want to trifle with anything from the developer. Continue reading...

In case you have not attempted to register for BotCon 2012 which went live tonight, you may want to log in, since the registration provides a sneak peek of Shattered Glass Evil Autobot Ultra Magnus and Classicsverse Pretender Commander Metalhawk, the remaining two figures from the six figure convention exclusive set. The images are rather small, but Fun Publications did promise to show off larger images of Metalhawk tonight. As previously reported, Ultra Magnus utilizes a Reveal the Shield Optimus Prime while Metalhawk will be a repainted Generations Thunderwing mold with a brand new head. Continue reading to find out why.

After showing off "The Overlord" Gigatron (that's their official name, the first figure in their BotCon 2012 convention exclusive set, in a video, we now have official images of the figure in vehicle and robot modes. In addition to this official reveal, colorist Jesse Wittenrich is showing off his colored version of the BotCon 2012 teaser poster, which fully reveals not only the artwork of the Shattered Glass Evil Ultra Magnus (using the Reveal the Shield Optimus Prime mold), it also reveals Shattered Glass Heroic Soundwave. Robby Musso is responsible for the line art.This same image is now available on BotCon.com.

Well, this is certainly a Christmas gift by Fun Publications! The company behind the annual BotCon convention has released their brochure to reveal the six-figure BotCon 2012 convention exclusive set! The set is a mish mash of the traditional Classics Universe and the Shattered Glass dimension that was birthed in the 2008 exclusive set, and the war criminal Ultra Magnus and his merry band of Evil Autobots will shatter (heh) the barrier between regular and inverse to fight the heroic Autobots and evil Decepticons! Jump through to see the full list of the figures!

Just in are some new official images from Takara Tomy of the Takara Transformers United action figures that will be coming to Japan. The images show us updated looks for UN-23 Rodimus Convoy, UN-24 Warpath, UN-25 Thunder Megatron, UN-26 Thunderwing, UN-27 Wing Changer and Decepticon Wipeout. We also have pricing and release info on the UN23 Rodimus Convoy the to UN31 Beast Megatron. Get a look the images and more details with their names, pricing and release dates after the jump.

New images of the Dr Wu DW-P02 DUEL accessory pack packaging have surfaced on the The Transformers Galaxy Hong Kong Fans Group. The new images show new looks at the boxes as well as providing new release details on the Universe Hound and Ravage DW-P02 Duel. weapons accessories kit. Read all the details after the jump.

More images are just in of the Dr Wu DW-P02 DUEL Weapons Upgrades set for Hound and Ravage. Get a look at the fully painted weapons matched up with their respective figures; Universe Autobot Hound and the Takara Tomy Device Label Ravage figures. The new weapons add more G1 goodness to these figures. Check out the images of both of the figures with DW-P02 DUEL Weapons in action after the jump.

The updates keep coming on the Shared Exclusive Minicon Three-Pack. BBTS has updated all their listings for the previously reported Shared Exclusives adding images to the pre-order pages we have our first looks at the figures and paint jobs on the Helicopter Re-Deco, Motorcycle Re-Deco and Fighter Jet Re-Deco figures. Again, these are repaints from the Classics line. Check out the images on the pre-order page at bigbadtoystore.com.

Follow on the previous report of new shared exclusive Minicon Dinobot 4 Pack. We have our first looks at the figures thanks to BBTS who have updated their listings with images of the figures. The figures are redecos of the Mini-con Dinobots released in the Classic series. Here we see the Dinobots repainted in homage colors to the G1 Dinobots. Check out the images and post your comments after the jump. You can order these figures now at BigBadToyStore.com.

Entertainment Earth have updated their web site with news of some new Transformers Speed Stars action figures. These guys have two alternate modes which means vehicles that have pop-out weapons! Based on the best Transformers from every generation! You've never seen Autobots and Decepticons like this!

Thanks to forums member Cronald17 who has posted a few images of the Transformers Device Label Broadblast (Blaster) action figure / USB hub that as picked up by Toshiba. Get a look at the Autobot in robot mode and in comparison with the Universe Blaster repaint of Soundwave after the jump.

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!

Wal-Mart has posted official images of their exclusive Transformers: Universe Ultra Hard Head, Skyfall, and G1 Powerglide figures on their website. According to a leaked Wal-Mart circular for the week of October 4th to the 10th, these figures will be available starting Sunday for $30 each.

Thanks to "nightwish," we have our first look at the bio of Transformers Universe Ultra Hardhead, the Onslaught redeco. The Wal-Mart exclusive is set for an October 2009 release.

GenZhao of the KO Toys forums has posted a gallery full of SKYFALL Universe Classics 2.0 images. The new pictures show the Wal-Mart exclusive repaint that is the 4th repaint (including the Takara ones) of the Universe 2.0 Silverbolt figure. This toy does include with Electronic light and sound.

Ebay seller tfctoy has posted some new images of the Transformers Universe Skyfall Ultra class action figure that was announced at this year's BotCon. The figure is a redeco of the Silverbolt release with a nod to the G2 Cyberjet Skyjack.

Thanks to "yayabeee," have a nice comparison gallery of the white Transformers Universe Voyager Leo Prime. The figures include many iterations of the same mold to show off the differences in colors.