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He is how Gamestop word the announcement.
"Reserve Transformers: War for Cybertron and gain access to the GameStop Exclusive multiplayer character SHOCKWAVE. Serving as the Decepticon’s military operations commander, SHOCKWAVE is 2nd in power only to MEGATRON, and is playable only in Escalation mode in Multiplayer mode. Available online and in-store while supplies last."
Thanks once again to BuzzBolt for providing us with more information on the Transformers toys currently in stock at Toys R Us. Obviously not all stores will have every item available depending on the size of the store.
Following on from Sunday's report on the Transformers Animated stock, the Bumper Battle cars are also available.
For the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen line a variety of Robot Heroes, Legendsm Scoutm Deluxe and Voyager class are available, along with Fast Action Battlers and Robot Replicas.
Current stock includes:-
Devastator
Superion (combiner set)
Deluxe Twin Pack of Wheelie and Sideways
Deluxe + Voyager Pack of Hoist and Mixmaster (G1 colours)
Movie Promo Pack of Whirl and Bludgeon.
Bumblebee Blaster
Optimus Prime Cannon
Bumblebee Voice Changer Helmet
Optimus Prime Voice Changer Helmet
For the Transformers Universe line :-
A mixture of Robot Heroes
Voyager Blaster
Voyager Dropshot
Voyager Blades
Voyager Treadbolt
(each carton contains one of each figure)
Ultra Silverbolt
Ultra Countdown
Ultra Darkwing
Ultra Powerglide
(Ultra Figures consist of 2 varieties at the moment, one
is normal a box of 4 consisting of 2 of each and we also have the 25th
anniversary figures with the same contents).
BuzzBot also mentions that the Voyager figures have been reduced for quite
some time and after 6 months policies govern that we either return the
item to it's previoius RRP or adjust it to a new sale price or deal.
New Action Game Delves Deep into the TRANSFORMERS Universe, Introduces All-New Visualizations of Iconic Characters in 2010
PR Newswire
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Experience the legendary battle between the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS as Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that Transformers™: War for Cybertron is in development by award-winning High Moon Studios. Based on Hasbro's legendary TRANSFORMERS property, the game takes players to the TRANSFORMERS characters' home planet of CYBERTRON for a new look into the epic story of the grand civil war that spawned one of the most brutal rivalries of all time."Transformers: War for Cybertron is an origins story, taking players on a gripping, adrenaline-fueled journey that precedes the TRANSFORMERS characters' arrival on Earth," said Rob Kostich, head of marketing, licensed products, Activision Publishing, Inc. "The game transports players to a living, metallic planet where they will battle as giant converting robots in single player, online co-op or head-to-head multiplayer matches that are fully immersive from start to finish."
"For the first time, Hasbro is working with Activision to drive the TRANSFORMERS fiction forward into new story arcs, demonstrating pivotal moments in Transformers history that defined who they are," said Aaron Archer, Senior Design Director, Hasbro. "This remarkable video game helps us to tell a critical event in TRANSFORMERS lore that will be used as canon for future storylines in a way we could have only dreamed of a few years ago. It is a testament to the success of the TRANSFORMERS brand and a key element to the story we look forward to telling in 2010 and beyond."
Transformers: War for Cybertron features two distinct storylines: the AUTOBOT campaign tells a story of heroism to save their home planet against overwhelming odds, and the DECEPTICON campaign tells a story of an unquenchable thirst for power to control the universe. For the first time in a TRANSFORMERS title, fans will be able to play the game with their friends through team-based online co-op, or go head to head in a variety of intense, online multiplayer game modes. The game features a sci-fi art style that introduces to fans the entire living, metallic world of CYBERTRON, as well as all-new visualizations of the iconic TRANSFORMERS characters in their original Cybertronian forms.
Transformers: War for Cybertron is in development for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Windows PC, Wii™ and Nintendo DS™, and is not yet rated by the ESRB.
For more information and to receive exclusive updates about the Transformers: War for Cybertron video game, visit www.TransformersGame.com.
About HASBRO
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time products and services with a rich portfolio of brands and entertainment properties that provides some of the highest quality and most recognizable play and recreational experiences in the world. As a brand-driven, consumer-focused global company, Hasbro brings to market a range of toys, games and licensed products, from traditional to high-tech and digital, under such powerful brand names as TRANSFORMERS, PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, CRANIUM and WIZARDS OF THE COAST. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. © 2009 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.
Activision Publishing maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, Russia, Japan, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, www.activision.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Publishing generally uses words such as "outlook," "will," "could," "would," "might," "remains," "to be," "plans," "believes," "may," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimate," future," "plan," "positioned," "potential," "project," "remain," "scheduled," "set to," "subject to," "upcoming" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision Publishing's titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Activision Publishing's ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms, declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Activision Publishing's products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware (including peripherals) and related software, industry competition, rapid changes in technology, industry standards and consumer preferences, protection of proprietary rights, litigation against Activision Publishing, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, licensees, licensors, vendors and third-party developers, counterparty risks relating to customers, licensees, licensors and manufacturers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates and tax rates, integration of recent acquisitions and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities, and the other factors identified in the risk factors section of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.
HASBRO and its logo, TRANSFORMERS and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. © 2010 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. Game © 2010 Activision Publishing, Inc. Activision is a registered trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved.
All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.
SOURCE Activision Publishing, Inc.
Thanks to Snakas for pointing out that the Nippon Broadcasting System's Event Shop at LFP Goods have a listing for some Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Memorial Stamps.
You can see the collectable stampset which celebrates 25 years of Transformers.
The set costs 3150 yen and comes with a specially-made holder with a unique serial number. There appears to be only 3000 of these sets being produces\d, with a maximum order of 3 per person. The set is due to release in January 2010 and is on-sale until midnight of the 27th of December.
Josh Nizzi has updated his website with several concept and design images that he produced for Transformers Revenge of the Fallen. The images include concepts for Jetfire, Optimus Prime and a Burger King sponsored character. You may also note that many of the "leaked" images that appeared before Revenge of the Fallen was released were in fact artwork created by Josh.
Credit to TFW2005 for the link.
Snakas has posted a blog entry about the latest issue of the Japanese hobby magazine Figure King (issue 137) which you can find here. According to the report the issued focuses on Transformers Revenge of the Fallen related items, as you would probably expect. The figures are set for release in July and August with large images published of Jetfire as well as him combined with Optimus Prime. Images are also shown of the EZ collection version of the figures as well. Their are limited edition Revenge of the Fallen Optimus Primes onsale at the Toyko Toy show which is beign held on the 18th and 19th of July. Some tie-in products from Litek are shown including a cellphone (mobile phone) charger
TakaraTomy have updated theirTransformers website for the third time this month which includes a page on the Edwin jeans, with more information and images on the Edwin Jeans site As well as a small report on the 25th anniversary event.
Thanks to Rich for letting us know that the following Transformers Revenge of the Fallen items are now listed in the Argos system
387/0828 TR MV2 Assortment, £28.99. (Superion - the only thing so far in stock)387/2204 TRA MV2 Scout Assortment, £7.99.
387/2307 TRA MV2 Assortment, £12.99.
387/2383 TRA MV2 Voyager, £22.99.
387/2668 TRA MV2 Mega Power Bots, £37.99.
387/2974 TRA MV2 Bumblebee, £39.99.
387/5500 TRA MV2 Bumblebee, £99.99.
387/5627 TRA MV2 Legends Pack, £12.99.
387/5658 TRA MV2 Powerbots, £22.99.
081/4777 TRA MV2 Human Alliance, £29.99
081/4856 TRA MV2 Robot Weapons, £39.99.
081/4980 TRA MV2 Supreme Combiner, £99.99.
081/4997 TRA MV2 Battle Chargers, £12.99.
081/8955 Transformers Megatron £44.99.
D Banks has posted a video review of Transformer Revenge of the Fallen Voyager Class Megatron on YouTube which you can watch using the plug-in below.
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