The Facebook page for Singapore retailer HobbyArk has been updated with two images of the Alternity GT-R figures including a new image of Star Saber which can be viewed below along with the new image of Optimus Prime.

Twitter User Bluesmobile325 recently posted two new images of the soon to be release Transformers Alternity GTR-Prime (???? / Optimus Prime / Convoy) which you can view below.

Don't forgot to also check out the official site at toyhobby.jpg

Following on from our report on Thursday 25th October, Toy-Hobby World have posted some full scans from the 177th issue of Figure King.  Last Thursday we bought you news regarding the contents of the magazine, well now we have mirrored the images, which were originally available here, after the jump.

• The Transformers Encore release of Fortress Maximus. The images are the same official stock photos as seen on Amazon and other retailers.
• The Transformers Generations Feb 2012 releases are shown, again these are the same stock images used by online retailers of the Fall of Cybertron figures.
• Images are shown of the Masterpiece MP-15 Rumble and Jaguar (Ravage) figures as well as MP-16 Buzzsaw and Frenzy.  There are also imagesa of MP-10b Black Convoy, Lambor (Sideswipe), Alert (Red Alert) as well as Soundwave with Starscream (the same images that were published within Dengeki Hobby). 
• The two cap-bots, officially called Kaputicon's are once again shown.  The toys come with a one-touch transformation gimmick much like the old Machine Wars and Beast Wars figures.
• There are some new imags of the Transformers United figures.
• Build Master Prime is shown as is Assualt Master Prime, Tank Master Prime and Marine Master Prime.
• For Transformers Prime, Smokescreen, Nemesis Prime and Silas Breakdown are also shown.
• Some news images are shown of the EZ Collection Set 2 as well as Cannon / Gattling / Weaponizer Bumblebee.  That toy is out in late November within Japan.
• Finally, some images of the Bic Camera campaign Arcee figure, as well as the chrome gold Transformers Prime Optimus Prime figure, are shown as well as some Toys R Us campaign Arms Micron figures

Following on from the recent news that Ultra Magnus is going to be re-issued in Asia is the news that he will not be alone as Optimus Prime and Astrotrain will also be re-released across Asia.  If you are not in Asia then these toys will be imported into Western collectors stores.

Some new images have been shown of of TakaraTomy's recent stand at the Dengeki Festival in Japan where they showed of some of their upcoming figures including the Masterpeice toys as well as the Fall of Cybertron released.  However the biggest news from the event came in the form of the TakaraTec stands Alternity GT-R display which announced, and showed banners of, the three initial toys from the line.  Optimus Prime (who had already been seen), Star Saber and Fortress Maximus!!  Yes a Star Saber and Fort Max Alternity figures! Both toys are colours of the Optimus Prime figure with Star Saber having a new head.  you can view some images from the event thanks to @ToYz80 and the Takara Tomy facebook page

The toys will be released in 2013

The Singapore branch of Bathing Ape have updated their Facebook page with the announcement ofa new Japanese / Hong Kong / Singapore exclusive Bathing Ape Autobots T-Shirt.  We're mirrored the image for you below, we well as the accompanying text.

"Coming your way very soon!!

Watch out for this Singapore initiative that is exclusive only to Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore! Being unable to get the previous range of tees for local fans, we have been trying to bring it back again just for you guys!

So....please stay tuned for more information!! :)"

BigBadToyStore have posted a video preview of the Transformers Prime Dark Energon Optimus Prime and Megatron sets which you can watch below

Just when you thought the Alternity line was dead TakaraTomy have announced a retool of their Convoy figure as Super GT Optimus Prime.  The toy is the same base as the previous Alternity release only with a spoiler on the back.  The image is a little blurred but can be seen below.

Amazon have published some new stock images of the upcoming Transformers: Label "Cap-Bots". This cool looking robots transform into baseball caps and go well with fans of the other "Transformers label" lines.

You can find the product listings below:

*????????? Cap Bots (??????)
*????????? Cap Bots (????????)

TRU.com are now listing the eagerly-anticipated MP Optimus Prime for pre-order. Priced at $99.99 and scheduled for release on 15th October, it has free shipping within the US. Unfortunately, there is no option to ship internationally.

Revoltech have posted a video slideshow, available on YouTube below, which previews their upcoming SciFi Revoltech #40 Optimus Prime DX figure. This latest Revoltech release comes withh the "Jetwings", a flight display stand and battle axe. Watch on for more.

Thanks to Transformers Asia, we have our first complete look at APS-01 Striker Optimus Prime. It shows off his accessories and premium-level paint job, chrome, teases at the inclusion of a bonus weapon, and provides as 30th September release date

Planet Iacon have psoted more images of the Hasbro MP-10 Optimus Prime toy on their facebook page.

You can see the imaages by following this link

Thanks go to HK-TF for scanning a catelogue image for a Transformers Prime 2-pack of Optimus Prime and Gaia Unicron.  The images confirms that Unicron will seperate and combine with Optimus Prime to form armour.

Gaia unicron appears to be a mixture of orange, silwer and gold., and looks rather slim.

Transformers Asia, the website for the Hong Kong / China branch of the Transformers brand, has updated with fresh information on the upcoming Asia-exclusive release of Dark of the Moon Striker Optimus Prime. The page teases at a few features for this upcoming release, which include:

• Metallic Paint And Chromed Parts
• Special Designed Packaging
• Bonus Weapon
• Limited Production