We've been sent images of an in packaing Transformers Dark of the Moon Gold MechTech Bumblebee figure.

Full Metal Hero has posted images and informaton on the PerfectEffect PE-DX01 confirming the long held suspicion that the PE-12 was to be an Acree homage.

These new images showing both Alt and Robot modes, clearly show that PE are sticking to their concept of total integration, with the gun neatly becoming part of her vehicle mode.

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Snakas is reporting that Takara Tomy Shareholder of the year exclusives are showing up on Yahoo auctions.  This award is for an item that is distributed to shareholders featuring the Tomica Transformers trailer., with verification of the authenticity on the Investor Relations page of the official site TOMY.

The trailer containing the TF is an item for those under preferential shares held by 1000, bundled with Pikachu Choro Q.

Such as online auctions, items less than 1,000 shares or special offers, so often end up with a rate of about several hundred yen and eventually people are aimed Ok, maybe I'd better wait a bit.­

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Thanks to Paramount Pictures for letting us know that you can stream Transformers Dark of the Moon right now.

Thanks to Full Metal Hero for pointing out the images on ACToys of the TF Club Star Cats rescue team Dinosaur Combiner

Transformers Prime One Shall Rise Clip thanks to MTV

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Taking place over the 10th and 11th of March 2012 at The Jury's Inn in Southampton, England, the show promises to be even mo­re popular bringing together fans and collectors under one roof.

As part of the launch, the first two guests have been announced in the form of two legendary writers, GI-Joe A Real American Hero writer Larry Hama (who will be signing for the first time in the UK) and Transformers & Action Force writer Simon Furman.

 More guests will be announced, as will additional features for the show, including presentations and panels. Tickets will go on sale soon and will have limited availability. For more launch details on the show visit Roll Out Roll Call­ or follow @rolloutrollcall on Twitter­

We'll be there, make sure you are!

Following on from the last news story, and last weeks update, Jim Sorenson has posted The Ark Addendum - The Insecticon Syndrome Part 2 to his blog which continues on with more character models from the Generation One debut episode of the Insecticons.

Here's Jim to explain more:

"This week, it's time for the Ark Addendum from The Insecticon Syndrome, part two.  We get some really nifty interiors and exteriors in this episode, including the Nova Power Plant and the Iron Mountain military base. 

It was consuming the Nova Power Core that made the Insecticons grow large and unstable.  Really, the episode has a very odd structure.  The Insecticons are enlisted to help the Decepticons, attack a power plant, grow large, attack the real target, turn on the Decepticons.  All the while, they're getting ready to explode... it's just sorta random.  It almost feels like two episodes smushed together.  As much as I have a nostalgic bone for the classic Transformers, newer shows really are much tighter and more well written."

Toy Industry magazine ­­Toy News's Samantha Loveday recently sat down with Hasbro Europe's Country Manager for UK &?Irelan, Foye Pascoe to discuss the recent success of the company.  Below are some quotes that contained Transformers related anwsers, but you can read the full article here.

How has the UK market performed so far this year? Are we in better shape than this time last year?
Hasbro UK has experienced a 14 per cent growth (UK NPD EPOS YTD June 2011). This is due to the strong performance of the recent Transformers movie, and a number of our key brands including Play-Doh, Furreal Friends and Nerf and our key licensed properties within the boy’s category.

What lines have performed well for you so far this year?
We are proud that we have experienced good performance across the full range of our toys and games.
Not only are some key films helping deliver the Transformers and Marvel toy lines, but we are also seeing growth of our classic brands such as Play-Doh, Furreal Friends, Nerf and Supersoaker.

Are there any sectors in particular which have stood out? Boys must have been boosted by the new Transformers lines, for example?
The boys segment has undoubtedly been boosted by a number of key films; Transformers Dark of the Moon has had a positive impact on the Transformers retail presence. Our alliance with Marvel has delivered strong product lines both for Captain America and Thor this year. Star Wars has had a good year and was the number one property in action figures UK (NPD EPOS YTD June 2011).

Finally, any hot tips from your 2012 product line to watch out for?
2012 will be another great year for action films for which we have a range of boys’ toys and games.

Star Wars re-mastered Episode One will hit cinemas in February. Battleship will preview in May, followed by the much-publicised Avengers film from Marvel later in the month.

The Amazing Spider-man will launch in July. Transformers will continue to connect with boys through Transformers Prime programming on Cartoon Network.

Within our girl’s portfolio, My Little Pony programming is currently on air on Boomerang and connecting with a whole new generation of girls.

We have updated theTransformers toys instruction sheets section of the website with some new PDF instructon sheets entries.

The following entries were update with PDF scans that were previously missing:

1. Transformers DOTM Icepick 29618 Instructions

You can download copies of the instruction sheets from our Transformers toys instruction sheets section of the website.

We have updated theTransformers toys instruction sheets section of the website with some new PDF instructon sheets entries.

Of the updates, the following new entries were added into the database:

1. Transformers DOTM Icepick 29618 Instructions

You can download copies of the instruction sheets from our Transformers toys instruction sheets section of the website.

Snakas has written a little summary regarding what is contained in November issue of Dengeki Hobby

• Darkside Moon toys
• Lucky Draw Mech Tech Weapons
• More on the UNIQLO recolour of Optimus Prime
• Infomation on a Chinese Heat Cardgame tournament