Chinese Transformers Fansite T.F.N.D have posted in-hand images of the upcoming Transformers Combiner Wars Streetwise figure. The toy is a slight retooling of the Combiner Wars Wave 2 Stunticon Dead End figure.

Takara Tomy have announced a new campaign which they will be running which includes some Generation One Collectible Cards.

78dm.net have posted some images of the upcoming 3rd party Overclocking figure from SXS. The figure is a homage to Blurr from the Generation One toyline.

Amazon.com have posted new pre-orders for Wave 3 of the Transformers Combiner Wars figures including Hotspot

Ozformers have confirmed that both MP-06 Bluestreak and MP-24 Star Saber will both be released within Australia

Mitmunk is releasing a new line of Official Transformers Apparels.

"Autobots, roll out! Mitmunk is excited to bring you our new line of official TRANSFORMERS printed apparel. We’re launching our new women’s and men’s long-sleeved shirts, vests, and leggings based on the Generation 1 Optimus and Megatron artwork. There will also be T-shirts featuring a range of Transformers from the original box art, quotes, and of course the iconic Autobot and Decepticon insignias.

Pre-order from our website starting Thursday, April 9 at 7:00 am Pacific Time to get in on the first print run. We’ll accept pre-orders until we reach the limit of what we can handle in one production run, or while supplies last, and go into production until we’re ready to accept the second round. The first 20 pre-orders will also come with a free t-shirt! The estimated completion time for the first print run is mid- to late-May (subject to change but we’ll update you along the way).

If you’re headed to Fan Expo Vancouver this weekend, you’ll be able to shop our new Transformers line first! Come visit us at Booth 714, April 3-5 at Vancouver Convention Centre."

Georgia Ball has been announced as the new regular writter on the IDW comic Transformers: Robots In Disguise (the tie-in book to the 2015 cartoon series), with her taking over after issue 0.  She will be joining artist Priscilla Toramontano on the book and made the announcement herself via Tumblr

This was actually announced Easter Sunday at Wondercon but the word hasn’t gotten around: I’m writing this series after issue #0. My childhood parked in front of Transformers G1 is now justified. I can bring Starscream back from the dead right?

The Brazilian fansite Transformers Dioramas has shared some images from the 32nd ABRIN LAtin American Toy Show where three new photographs of the upcoming Transformers Combiner Wars Devastator was shown off.

ACToys.net have posted some new imaes of the upcoming Transformers Platinum Edition two-pack release of Astrotrain and Blitzwing. The figures appear to be homages to Flywheels and MachTackle (Transformers Victory) and it should be noted that the firing mechanism on Blitwzing's weapons have been removed due to safety regulations.

E-Hobby and the Takara-Tomy Mall have posted new images of the upcoming Transformers Unite (the Japanese name for Combiner Wars) Stunticon team. The figures are slight redecos with Motormaster being more black and Dragstrip having no purple on him

TFW2005 have posted a nice little image gallery of the Combiner Wars Blackjack figure.

TFND have posted an in-hand image gallery of the upcoming  Combiner Wars Protobot Rook figure.

TFW2005 reported on the 10th April that Netfliex has the first 14 episodes from Season Three of Transformes Rescue Bots

Singaporean online store SimplyToys has images of the three pack Transformers Platinum Edition Seeker Squadron which contains the latest reissues of G1 Thrust, Dirge and Ramjet

Hasbro Studios have updated their You Tube channel with a promotional video for a new character in Transformers Rescue Bots, Servo the rescue dog.

Brazilian Transformers fansite Transformrs Dioramas has posted more images of the upcoming Transformers Combinerwars Devastator.

HissTank have reports from the 2015 JoeCon which included some more of the upcoming GI-Joe Transformers Crossover toys.  The latest offering is "Old Snake" Cobra Commander (based on his appearance in the Transformers Cartoon Only Human) with Stealth Bat (a BAT recolour of Transformers Prime Soundwave)

You can view the images of all of the above figures after the jump.

Transformers Asia updated their Facebook page a couple of days ago with some new images of the Ultimate Edition Movie Optimus Prime. This release is of the Revenge of the Falllen figure comes with a new paint job, the accessories of the Japanese exclusive Dark of the Moon Striker Optimus Prime and Jetwings Optimus Prime as well as the sword and hook purchase incentives.

You can view the images after the jump.

Sorry about the lack of news, work has been mental.

As a short update, why not check out our March 2015 Transformers Collection showcase.  It's on out Facebook Account and contains over 80 images

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Thanks to Issuu some images of the Platinum Edition re-issues of Generation One Astrotrain and Blitzwing have emerged.  The colours are quiet bizarre, with Blitzwing looking like he made be bsaed of the Duocon Flywheels, and Astrotrain a little like Alpha Bravo (kinda)

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Griffin, the admin of OzFormers has posted some infromation from the Australian Toy Fair which includes word that MP Tracks will not be MP-25 and that 6 more Masterpiece figures will be released in Japan this year, after Star Saber with those toys being:

1. Gold Bumblebee (Goldbug) - July
2. Convoy re-issue - Assumed August
3. Tracks - Assumed August
4. Secret - MP25 expected to be announced shortly - September
5. New Sports Car - Oct
6. New Sports Car - Nov

Below you will find a quote of the full new report which contains further information on the Australian releases. 

Photos later tonight, and the full report.... but some teaser info to get you interested and to send the global fansites into meltdown.

Generations Devastator on display with my Gen1 Devastator - BigW already signed up for June/July. 

More JP Masterpiece coming this year - Gold bumblebee July, Convoy reissue, Tracks (not MP25), MP25 in Sept (I can't reveal name before TakaraTomy), and two new "sports cars" for OCT & NOV.

Platinum edition - Myer will have Seeker pack and YOTG pair... while ToysRUs will have Insecticon pack, Perceptor/Blaster, Trypticon, aaaaand.... Dinobots. YES, Gen1 Dinobots multipack which I hope is all five.

JP Stinger still for this month, only at TRU though.

GEN Slingshot & Wildrider don't exist (yet) for Hasbro Generations, but might next year as Combiners are going to be at least two years. 

Leader Starscream for wave 4.

Hasbro MP Starscream is the second (MP11) version because fans wanted it.

Hasbro MP Bluestreak will be in July.

Toyworld's cheaper prices were indeed just introductory prices from Hasbro. 

Loyal Subjects w3 should be out in the next month.

That's most of it. More later, probably after midnight though.

Go nuts... 

Go nuts indeed!

The Japanese Hobby Magazines are carrying the first images of the grey prototype of future Masterpiece Transformers figure Tracks. The toy will be released under the MP-25 number and is expected to come with a human figure.  Eventually we expect the toy to be recoloured into Roadrage as well as a black Tracks variant.

As well as the images of the upcoming Stunticons TFND havealso posted a series of images of the final Aerialbot member AirRaid. You can view all of the images of this figure after the jump.

TFND have posted various images of the upcoming Transformers Combiner Wars Stunticons both in and out of packaging. The figures shown thus far are Breakdown, Deadend and newcomer Offroad (who replaced Wildrider within the main team).

You can view all of the images after the jump.

With the US Toy Fair now over, Hasbro's PR agent has issued various press releases containing official images of the forthcoming 2015 Transformers figures from Robots In Disguise through Combiner Wars.

You can view a copy of the releases below and will find all of the images by clicking on the headline of this news story.

TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE WARRIORS CLASS Assortment (Wave 3)
(Ages 6 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $14.99/Available: Spring 2015)
Each TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE WARRIORS figure features a character from the all new animated series, TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE, coming to Cartoon Network in 2015. Warrior figures feature classic puzzle play for fans that want the traditional TRANSFORMERS experience. These detailed figures are great for collectors and kids as they convert from robot to vehicle in 10 steps or less and come with a unique weapon accessory. High articulation means more action play, as fans can pose their figures and play out their favorite battles from the new animated series with GRIMLOCK, BUMBLEBEE, STEELJAW, and STRONGARM. Each sold separately. Take the action to your mobile device. Download the TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE app to your digital device, then scan the shield to unlock a character or weapons or more!

TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE 3-STEP CHANGERS Assortment
(Ages 5 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Spring 2015)
Each TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE THREE-STEP CHANGERS figure features a character from the all new animated series, TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE, coming to Cartoon Network in 2015 in a fun, larger size with an amazingly fluid conversion. Kids can convert each figure in three steps and get right into the action! Characters include: BUMBLEBEE and GRIMLOCK. Each sold separately. Take the action to your mobile device. Download the TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE app to your digital device, then scan the shield to unlock a character or weapons or more!

TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE SUPER BUMBLEBEE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $49.99/Available: Fall 2015)
Heroes don't come any bigger than BUMBLEBEE, and BUMBLEBEE figures don't come any bigger than this! At over 19 inches tall, SUPER BUMBLEBEE can stand up to any DECEPTICON threat. The light-up figure recognizes whether it's in vehicle or robot mode and plays unique sounds in each. The figure changes from robot to vehicle in less than 3 steps and it plays the classic TRANSFORMERS conversion sound effect when going from one mode to another. Take the action to your mobile device. Download the TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE app to your digital device, then scan the shield to unlock a character or weapons or more!

TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE 1-STEP CHANGERS Assortment
(Ages 5 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $9.99/Available: Spring 2015)
Each TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE ONE-STEP CHANGERS figure features a character from the all new animated series, TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE, coming to Cartoon Network in 2015, and converts from robot to vehicle and back in one awesome step! Characters include: BUMBLEBEE, UNDERBITE, SIDESWIPE, and STRONGARM. Each sold separately. Take the action to your mobile device. Download the TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE app to your digital device, then scan the shield to unlock a character or weapons or more!

TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE MINI-CONS (SINGLE PACK)
(Ages 5 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $4.99/Available: Fall 2015)
These bots don't just go on the attack, they are the attack! Based on the MINI-CONS seen in the TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE animated series, MINI-CON figures convert from robot to weapon mode in one simple step. Choose from buzzsaw-shaped AUTOBOT MINI-CONS or torpedo-shaped DECEPTICON MINI-CONS, then customize each figure with the included battle accessories. Team them with DEPLOYERS figures (each sold separately) and deploy each MINI-CON figure into battle. Collect and deploy an entire MINI-CON army! Characters include: SLIPSTREAM, DRAGONUS, DIVEBOMB, and SAWBACK. Take the action to your mobile device. Download the TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE app to your digital device, then scan the shield to unlock a character or weapons or more!

TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE MINI-CON DEPLOYERS
(Ages 6 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Fall 2015)
DEPLOYERS figures team with exclusive deployable MINI-CON figures to demolish enemies! Pick a side and choose a warrior: AUTOBOT DRIFT or DECEPTICON FRACTURE. Each DEPLOYERS figure comes with one MINI-CON figure that it can deploy into battle! DEPLOYERS figures convert from robot to vehicle in less than 10 steps. Their MINI-CON teammates convert in just one. AUTOBOT DRIFT figure works with all buzzsaw-shaped MINI-CON figures. DECEPTICON FRACTURE figure works with all torpedo-shaped MINI-CON figures. Collect and deploy! Take the action to your mobile device. Download the TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE app to your digital device, then scan the shield to unlock a character or weapons or more!

TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE LEGION CLASS Assortment
(Ages 6 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $5.99/Available: Spring 2015)
Each TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE LEGION figure features a character from the all new animated series, TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE, coming to Cartoon Network in 2015 in a small-scale, collectable figure that converts from robot to vehicle in 10 steps or less! Characters include: BUMBLEBEE, OPTIMUS PRIME, STEELJAW, and STRONGARM. Each sold separately. Take the action to your mobile device. Download the TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE app to your digital device, then scan the shield to unlock a character or weapons or more!

TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE MEGA OPTIMUS PRIME
(Ages 5 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $29.99/Available: Fall 2015)
The heroic AUTOBOT Commander is ready for battle in a flash! This OPTIMUS PRIME figure stands over 11 inches tall and converts from truck to powerful robot in one smooth motion! Simply pull the trailer apart to convert from vehicle to robot, then push the figure's chest and swing the cab down to convert back. The built-in connector ports let kids attach MINI-CON figures (each sold separately) and use them as weapons and armor for battle. Take the action to your mobile device. Download the TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE app to your digital device, then scan the shield to unlock a character or weapons or more!

TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS COMBINER WARS VOYAGER Assortment
(Ages 8 & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available: Spring 2015)
Courage is Stronger When Combined! Each TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS COMBINER WARS VOYAGER figure converts from robot to vehicle and also in its body mode can be combined with four DELUXE figures, the arms and legs, (each sold separately) to form a gigantic TRANSFORMERS COMBINER robot. Fans can create a large-scale COMBINER figure such as SUPERION or MENASOR and they can also mix and match the limbs to build their own COMBINER figure! Use LEGENDS scale figures to add weapons and accessories! Characters include PROTECTOBOT HOT SPOT, CYCLONUS and more. Figure converts in 10 or more steps. Each VOYAGER scale figure is based on a classic TRANSFORMERS character and includes a Collector Card. Each sold separately.

TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS COMBINER WARS LEGENDS Assortment
(Ages 8 & up/Approx. Retail Price: $9.99/Available: Spring 2015)
Courage is Stronger When Combined! TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS COMBINER WARS LEGENDS assortment includes fan favorite TRANSFORMERS characters, re-imagined for the present day. Featuring the simplest conversion in the TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS line, these figures are also the perfect introduction for kids ready to move up to the more sophisticated world of TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS. They're also detailed enough to appeal to the collector. Figure converts in 7 or more steps. Select figures within the assortment can convert into a weapon or accessory for a TRANSFORMERS COMBINER figure (sold separately) and each includes a Collector Card. Figures in 2015 include HUFFER and DECEPTICON BLACKJACK. Each sold separately.

TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS COMBINER WARS DELUXE Assortment
(Ages 8 & up/Approx. Retail Price: $16.99/Available: Spring 2015)
Courage is Stronger When Combined! Each TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS COMBINER WARS DELUXE figure can be combined with three other DELUXE figures to form the limbs and one VOYAGER figure as the body (each sold separately) to form a gigantic TRANSFORMERS COMBINER robot. Each Deluxe figure is based on a classic TRANSFORMERS character and converts from vehicle to robot form, and has a third mode as a limb of a larger COMBINER robot. Fans can create a large-scale COMBINER figure such as SUPERION or MENASOR and they can also mix and match the limbs to build their own COMBINER figure! Use LEGENDS scale figures to add weapons and accessories! Figure converts in 9 or more steps. Each figure features incredible detail and classic conversion for a premium look and feel. 16 figures will be available in 2015 including PROTECTOBOT STREETWISE, PROTECTOBOT BLADES, Protectobot First Aid, and Protectobot Rook. Each sold separately. Each Deluxe figure includes a full-size, full-length issue of IDW Publishing’s TRANSFORMERS: COMBINER WARS comic book series or a collector card.

TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS COMBINER WARS LEADER Assortment
(Ages 8 & up/Approx. Retail Price: $44.99/Available: Spring 2015)
Courage is Stronger When Combined! The TRANSFORMERS Generations Leader class figures include the most powerful and legendary characters rendered in incredible detail and with impressive conversions. Each large, feature-packed LEADER scale action figure is based on a classic TRANSFORMERS character, like ULTRA MAGNUS, and features a firing projectile, massive weaponry and working vehicle features. Figure converts in 15 or more steps. Each figure is sold separately and includes a Collector Card.

TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS COMBINER WARS CONSTRUCTICON DEVASTATOR
(Ages 8 & up/Approx. Retail Price: $149.99/Available: Fall 2015)
TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS COMBINER WARS figures form some of the largest TRANSFORMERS robots ever seen, and this one tops them all. This mega-pack unites all six of the CONSTRUCTICONS in one place. Each figure is rendered in incredible detail and features impressive conversion from robot to construction vehicle and back. But that's just the beginning — the six Voyager Scale figures combine to form the ultimate DECEPTICON weapon: the mighty CONSTRUCTICON DEVASTATOR, the largest TRANSFORMERS COMBINER robot figure!

Hasbro recently re-registered the name GoBots with the USPTO but over in Japan Bandai and Action Toys have gone one step further and released images of a new 2015 Machine Robo line.  Machine Robo was the original Japanese line on which the GoBots were taken from (think of it as the Microman / Diaclone line for GoBots).  In the series the characters the west knew as Renegades and Guardians were all on one side, fighting against Monstrous (the combiner)

Announced so far arew

• Cy-Kill
• Jet Robo / Fitor
• Drill Robo / Screwhead
• Tank Robo / Tank
• Leader-1
• Turbo
• Snoop
• Shuttle Robo / Spay-C
• Unconfirmed (I think either Buggy Boy or Scooter)

As you would have noticed, our regulary posting on the Moon hasn't been that regular in a long-time, and our focus on TheVisionaries.net has also slowed in recent months.  The basic reason is work and life　getting in the way.  We recently bought a second light tent and are hoping to get back to taking more (regular or semi-regular) pictures soon (once work  goes back to just 5 days a week).

Anyway the reason for that introduction is that we missed quiet a bit of 3rd Party news this week ... so here's a roundup.

3rd Party Masterpiece Hound

Like buses you wait for one, and two come along at once.  Both MakeToys and TFCToys have shown off grey prorotypes of their Not-Masterpiece Hound  figure, so you can substitute their Hound in place of the one Takara-Tomy haven't made ... yet

1. MakeToys
   Name; Gun Dog
   Height: 16.5 CM / 6 1/2 inches
   Notes: Has two robot modes (pretty much the shoulder postions) for "Classic G1 Look" and "Modern Classic Look"
   
   
2. TFC Toys
   Name: Detective
   Height: Unknown
   Notes: Less G1 toy accurate

3rd Party Masterpiece Chromdome

MakeToys' entrerance into the Masterpiece Class of Transformers figures doesn't stop with Gun Dog (Hound) as they have also announced a nive looking Masterpiece Chromedome.  The character, made popular by Nick Roche and James Roberts in the Transformers More Than Meets The Eye comic certainly looks nice.

1. Maketoys
2. Name: Cupola
   Height: 22 CM / 9 inches
   Notes: Comes with his Headmaster figure (Stylor in the West)

To see images make sure to click the stories link

4Chan has a picture, said to be used as part of the planned marketing by Hasbro at the UK toyfair.  The images includes what is a recolour (white) of Ultra Prime (Combiner Wars Optimus Prime's combiner head) as well as Rodimus (HotRod) (as a recolour of BlackJack).

There have alraedy been rumours that Ultra Magnus would feature as a leader class toy, so that may well be the name of this combined toy.  Will this be announced to stockists at the UK toy fair?  We'll have to wait and see.

The first recolour of the Masterpiece Bumblebee has been announced and it is not the expected Cliffjumper remould but instead is a metallic gold repaint based on the Generation 2 figure.  The figure comes with a facemask to mimic the original toy.  You can view the preview image below.

YouTuber Felzbug has posted a video review of the Year of the Goat Transformers Masterpiece Soundwave Platinum Edition figure.  This version of MP Soundwave is made from transparent and orange plastic.  You can view the video below.

Takara Tomy's Transformers PR account has tweeted out some new comparison images of the Generation 1 Ultra Magnus toy with the soon-to-be-released Masterpiece Ultra Magnus figure (MP-22), the toy is due on shelves at the end of month. You can view the images below.