Roll Out Roll Call, the UK convention show for Transformers, GI-Joe, Action Force is back, announcing their main guest line up for the 10th and 11th of March 2012 at The Jury's Inn in Southampton, United Kingdom.

The main guest line up has now been confirmed and announced:

Meet Transformers ReGeneration One Team:
Simon Furman - Transformers ReGeneration One writer
Andrew Wildman - Transformers ReGeneration One artist
John-Paul Bove - Transformers ReGeneration One colourist

Meet The Legendary GI-Joewriter at his first ever UK show:
Larry Hama - GI-Joe writer - 1st ever UK show

Meet the IDW Team that helped create the new look Cobra Commander:
Robert Atkins - IDW GI-Joe artist - 1st ever UK show
Simon Gough - IDW GI-Joe colourist - 1st ever UK show

Bill Forster - Transformers Ark & The AllSpark Almanac Author & Artist
Jim Sorenson - Transformers Ark & The AllSpark Almanac Author
James Eatock - Cereal:Geek Animation of the 80's Magazine Editor

please note that due to personal circumstances, Jon Goode is no longer able to make the show, however this may change and we will keep you updated

There may be more guests to come and additional features for the show, including traders, presentations and panels will announced soon.

Roll Out Roll Call 2 featured several exclusives for the show and Roll Out Roll Call 3 is no different.   As part of the build up, we are running clues and hints as to what the main exclusive will be.

Hint No.1: I am Red, White & Blue.
Hint No.2:

Tickets will go on sale soon and will have limited availability.

For more launch details on the show: visit ROLL OUT ROLL CALL Transformers & GI-Joe 2012 UK Convention | All The Cool Stuff or follow @rolloutrollcall on Twitter

The new Cobra Commander

Mastermind Creations have posted a video showing all 6 modes of their upcomign Hexitron in a 360 degree rotation.

Knock-Off Transformers maker CHMS, who use to supply KO-Toys with their fake Transformers Classics / Universe / Henkei molds, have announced that they will be producing more fake figures based on the Transformers Classics Sideswipe figure.

The toys they will produce, mock-ups shown below, will be the TFCC Exclusive Punch/CounterPunch, the Botcon exclusive G2 Breakdown as well as two new recolours, a G1 coloured Breakdown and a Scamper (the small black car that came with Metroplex).

Fub Publications have sent out the following email notifications to all Botcon attendees as well as Club Members

­To all BotCon attendees who are holding current reservations:  There was a glitch in the hotel's reservation system as it was supposed to be taking one night's deposit when your made your reservation.  

Per our contract with the hotel, they need to take this deposit by charging everyone's credit card for the first night's room and tax.

In order not to impact anyone's Christmas shopping, I have asked them to hold off making the charge until January 3, 2012.  

In addition, this deposit will be refundable until April 9, 2012. If you cancel after April 9, 2012 your deposit will NOT be refunded.  

If you are holding any rooms "in case someone needs them" we ask you to either turn the reservation over to another party, or to release them by January 2, 2012, as we still have other attendees who need to make room reservations.  Again, all rooms being held will have a one night's deposit charged on January 3, 2012.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.

Thanks for your support,

Brian

The trailer for GI Joe: Retaliation has now been released.  The clip shows character including Roadblock, Scarlett, Snake-Eyes, Jinx, Duke, Cobra Commander, Stormshadow, and Red Ninjas to name a few.

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This instantly looks better then the first live action GI Joe movie, if just for the proper Cobra Commander mask.  Roll on Roll Out Roll Call 2012 and the release of GI Joe Retaliation

TFW2005.com report that the Asian exclusive ­Transformers Dark of the Moon Ultimate Optimus Prime "Year of the Dragon Edition" has now been released.  Price at 999RMB the figure is a repaint of the Ultimate Optimus Prime figure which comes with a red trailer sporting a gold dragon to represent the year of the dragon/

You can view some images over on the TFW2005 message board.

Spike.tv have updated their website with a brand new trailer of the upcoming High Moon Studios, Transformers: Fall of Cybertron video game. The game, which is a sequel to Transformers: War for Cybertron, including many characters from the previous game as well as new characters including Bruticus!. You can watch the trailer below, if your country is allowed.

Over the last week and a bit sightings have started to trickle in of the previous unreleased PowerCore Combiners Undertow and Salvage.  These sightings are spreading across Toys R Us stores over the country so keep an eye out for those as well as on their website.

In another update Mr Neurie has sent us a photograph, see below, of three StarWars - Transformers crossover figures that he spotted in Toys R Us for £5.99.  The figure are the Obi-wan Kenobi / Jefi starfighter, Anakin Skywalker / Jedi Starfighter and the Anakin Skywalker / Y-Wing Fighter.

Jim Sorenson updated his blog on Tuesday with a new Ark Addendum entitled Ratbat's Transform.  As you can probably guess from the title, the article focuses on the transformation sequence for the Generation One Decepticon cassette Ratbat.

Here's an update from Jim, "this week I finish up my cassette transformations.  I give you... Ratbat!  It's a simple transformation.  He basically unfolds, much like the toy.  The big difference is that his weapons pop out of his back, instead of being attached manually.  And one final reminder: we've got a book signing for The AllSpark Almanac Addendum this Saturday at Emerald Knights Comics & Games in Burbank.  1:00 PM on December 10th.4116 W. Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505"

MillionPublishing have posted some new images of there "very-soon-to-be-released" exclusive figure Transformers United Stepper.  The toy, which was available via the Generations Book is a recolour of Transformers United / Transformers Reveal The Shield Jazz based on the Generation One Stepper figure, so he comes complete with his targetmaster partner.  You can view three preview images below but there are more available on the Million Publishing website here and here.

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­Amazon.com now have a listing for the Transformers Prime Season 1 Blu-Ray that was recently announced in a Press Release by Shout Factory and Hasbro Inc. You can read the press release below.

 TRANSFORMERS PRIME:THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON

Featuring Over 10 Hours of Non-Stop Action,
Special Bonus Content and More!

THE COLLECTIBLE 4-DVD SET & LIMITED EDITION 4-DISC BLU-RAY COLLECTION
PACKED WITH A 96-PAGE GRAPHIC NOVEL

OWN IT ON MARCH 6, 2012 FROM SHOUT! FACTORY

December 9, 2011 - Prepare to experience the world of TRANSFORMERS PRIME like never before with perfect picture visuals and the purest digital sound available when the entire first season of the award-winning CGI animated series TRANSFORMERS PRIME arrives in stores everywhere in North America on March 6, 2012 in a deluxe 4-DVD set and a Limited Edition 4-Disc Blu-ray collection from Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Hasbro Studios.

Both the DVD and Blu-ray collections of TRANSFORMERS PRIME: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON boast all 26 action-packed episodes (including the 5-part miniseries Darkness Rising) and special bonus content. For a limited time only, TRANSFORMERS PRIME: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON Limited Edition 4-Disc Blu-ray contains a 96-page IDW graphic novel based on this hit series.

Fans and collectors can pre-order the DVD release of TRANSFORMERS PRIME: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON today! The Limited-Edition 4-Disc Blu-ray Collection (featuring the 96-page IDW graphic novel) is available for preorder exclusively on Amazon and ShoutFactoryStore.com.

Delivering a new level of heavy metal action and family entertainment for all ages, the limited edition Blu-ray collection is priced to own at $64.99 SRP. The deluxe 4-DVD set is sold separately and has a suggested retail price of $29.93 SRP.

The TRANSFORMERS saga starts a new chapter as old foes return, legendary heroes rise, and new ones are found in unlikely places. The new EMMY Award winning series TRANSFORMERS PRIME, A Hasbro Studios production, currently airs on The HUB television network in the U.S. and Teletoons in Canada, deepens the epic mythology of both the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS, while starting a new chapter for a new generation of fans.

In early 2011, loyal TRANSFORMERS fans, as well as families and kids, were introduced to this visually stunning five-part miniseries on The HUB. Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Arcee, AUTOBOT Ratchet, Bulkhead, and many others are back to "roll out" against Megatron's latest attempt to conquer Earth. And Megatron proves to be more powerful than ever, having acquired a rare element that allows him mastery over life itself. OPTIMUS PRIME and the AUTBOTS may be few against the Decepticon hordes, but they find increased strength through bonds forged with three human teenagers.

Season One of TRANSFORMERS PRIME boasts an all-star voice cast, including Peter Cullen, Frank Welker, Steve Blum, Jeffrey Combs, Adam Baldwin, Markie Post, Ernie Hudson, among other notables. TRANSFORMERS PRIME is produced by Hasbro Studios, with Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Jeff Kline serving as executive producers. Kurtzman and Orci served as writers for the feature films TRANSFORMERS and TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the Fallen.

TRANSFORMERS PRIME recently garnered two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation and six Emmy nominations.


TRANSFORMERS PRIME: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON Blu-ray Collection
Limited Edition 4-Disc Blu-ray is packed with Transformers Prime graphic novel and bonus content
Street Date: March 6, 2012
Running Time: +/- 10 hours
Aspect Ratio: widescreen
Audio: English, Audio 5.1 Surround


TRANSFORMERS PRIME: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON DVD Set
4-DVD Set and bonus content
Street Date: March 6, 2012
Running Time: +/- 10 hours
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic widescreen
Audio: English, Audio 5.1 Surround


About Hasbro
Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company providing children and families around the world with a wide range of immersive entertainment offerings based on the Company's world-class brand portfolio. From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, video games and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its customers through the strategic leveraging of well-known and beloved brands such as THE TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and MONOPOLY. The Hub, Hasbro's multiplatform joint venture with Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) launched on October 10, 2010. The online home of The Hub is www.hubworld.com. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. ©2010 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

About Shout! Factory
Shout! Factory is a diversified entertainment company devoted to producing, uncovering and revitalizing the very best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their careers sharing their music, television and film faves with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory's DVD offerings serve up classic, contemporary and cult TV series, riveting sports programs, live music, animation and documentaries in lavish packages crammed with extras. The company's audio catalogue boasts GRAMMY-nominated boxed sets, new releases from storied artists, lovingly assembled album reissues and indispensable "best of" compilations. These riches are the result of a creative acquisitions mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention. Shout! Factory is based in Santa Monica, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit shoutfactory.com.

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