Hong Kong forum TOY-WORLD.COM.HK have posted scans of the March 2012 issue of Figure King featuring MP-11 Starscream, TakaraTomy's Transformers Prime figures and nd the upcoming campaign Microns.  You can find some mirrored images below but we hope to have a full scan of this issue for you shortly.

Figure King appears to have two images of some upcoming Transformers United and Transformers Power Core Combiners toys.

The Transformers united 3-pack consists of Rodimus, Kup and Scap-Head (a remolded Generations Wreck-Gar featuring a new head sculpt) along with Galavatron, Cyclonus and Scourge,

Meanwhile three of the Transformers Power Core Combiners mini con figures will be repainted Grey and Black and given G1 Targetmaster names of Fracus, Recoil and Haywire

Transformers dan Draven has posted news direct from Hasbro's Leader Designer Eric Siebenaler on Facebook that the Transformers Power Core Combiners figure Spastic, from the Stunticons set is to be given a new name due to the backlash from UK media.

Remember the figure is not planned for a UK release.

Seibertron have received a reply from Hasbro US regarding the Power Core Combiner Spastic.  As you may remember we broke news that the Scottish newspaper The Daily Record had picked up on the name of this character and were talking about how the name is often used as an offensive term.  During my report I speculated that the toy would not see a UK release anyway and these thoughts have now been confirmed by Hasbro in the following statement.

"Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention and for the opportunity to respond. The TRANSFORMERS brand intended no offense by use of the name "SPASTIC" for one of its products which has not and will not be available via traditional retail channels in Europe, including the the UK. Thank you once again for notifying us about your concern. As a marketer of children’s products, input from parents, families and fans regarding their experiences with our brands is extremely important to us. Our goal is to have all families who enjoy our brands feel good about their purchases and experiences."

Scottish Newspaper The Daily Record has posted an article about the backlash caused by the recent announcement of a name of an upcoming Power Core Combiner figure.  The figure called Spastic has caused backlash from UK based fans due to the derogatory and offensive meaning often used with the name that was originally used to describe someone with spastic paralysis.

This isn't the first time a Transformers name has caused trouble within the UK. In the past Slapper, Erector and, most thought off, Slag  have all lead to debates.  Hasbro were actually so concerned over the name Slag that they changed the Transformers Animated character from Slag to Snarl just because of the UK market (as confirmed by Derrick J Wyatt at Auto Assembly 2010).

UK fans need not fear that much though, the chances of the figure being released over here is slim anyway.

Peaugh has posted a YouTube video review of the upcoming Transformers Power Core Combiner Dinobot 5-pack.  You can view the video below.

Jango Boba Frog has submtted a news story saying that he has seen the Transformers PowerCore Combiners Rallybots and Destructions in Toys R Us in Poole for £19.97.

Remember if you spot any new Transformers in stores then submit us a news story with the details.

Yahoo Japan Auction seller nihaohuwen has posted a listing for a loose set of the Transformers Power Core Combiner Dinobots

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The Hong Kong Transformers event Cybertron Con has not only seen the confirmation of the latest Lucky Draw Transformers toy but also has shown off new Transformers toys for 2010 and 2011.

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Legends - Optimus Prime, Megatron, Starscream and Gold Bumblebee (in a homage to GoldBug)

Scouts - Windcharger

Deluxes -  Special Ops Jazz, "Turbo" Tracks, Perceptor, Scourge and Thunderwing.

Voyagers - Lugnut, Grapple

Power Core Combiner Five Packs - Grimstone with the Dinobots and Steamhammer with the Constructicons.

TFW2005.com has images of the Transformers Power Core Combiner­ toys on display at Hasbro's booth at the San Diego Comic-Con.

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Many thanks to Adam for pointing out a bug, and his fix, for the Transformers Power Core Combiners Combaticons figures - in which the toys legs pop off.

 Hello TF@The Moon,

I'd like to report a problem with the Power Core Combiners sets [or at least the Combaticons], and the resultant fix. I haven't heard of this from anyone else, so perhaps it's just early days, or perhaps my toy was unique in it's fault.

With my Bombshock, I found that his combiner legs would spring off very easily, in fact, while he was being held [or even standing on his own!] his legs would slowly ease apart at the knee and the combiner drone would shoot off. This is due to the springs in the 'leg drones' being way too powerful, and the blue joint being too loose. Here's my fix:

With the grey tracked vehicle, the spring is visible towards the rear end. Simply get a drawing pin or sewing needle, and ease the arm of the spring away from the inside wall of the vehicle. The arm can then be folded away or cut off with clippers.

The yellow jeep is a bit more complex. The two pins at the front end need to be tapped out. I did this [again] with a drawing pin and a hammer. The second pin can be tapped out with the first one. This will cause the levers inside to fall down, and the spring with come out. To re-assemble, simply push the pins back inside, making sure that the black lever lines up again [easier than it sounds!].

The legs will no longer be spring loaded, but gravity and the internal levers do the job just as well, if not better! They still won't take much pulling around, as the blue pegs are simply too loose, but the won't come shooting off at the slightest touch.

I hope this helps anybody who's had a similar problem!

PS: Deluxe Generations were found in my Exeter Toymaster yesterday, priced at £9.99! Mistake, or new price point?

Regards,

Adam

TFW2005.com member davieanix has posted a sighting of the second wave of the Powercore Combiner 5-packs at a K-mart store in Geelong, Victoria, Austraila. The second wave includes Double Clutch with Rallybots and Mudslinger with Destructicons.

The Aus release means that a US release will probably happen within the next few weeks with a UK release in a month or so since the Wave 1 figures are doing the rounds at the moment.