JoeDeclassified.com have posted some new images images of the upcoming SDCC exclusive G.I.Joe/Transformers Crossover Starscream Sky Striker.  Gryre-Viper, who posted the the images, included the comment "Well, here they are... some first images of a one-seater SDCC Starscream that are NOT mocked-up 2-seater stock photos. Have fun identifying all the little easter eggs. ­

I DID NOT APPLY THESE STICKERS. THESE STICKERS WERE APPLIED FACTORY-SIDE.

Yes, Starscream is "longer" than the normal Sky Striker... or rather... Starscream has a "longer" nose. (He's a compulsive liar).  But NOT literally longer. It's just paint.  And NO I cannot get you one. But if you can't make it to SDCC this year and CAN make it to Coil Con (coilcon.com)... Starscream will be making an appearance so you can hug him and get all his decals stuck between your teeth.  As usual JoeDeclassified has cut off a portion of my photos so check out GeneralsJoes.com for more complete pics."

You can view the images in full ­­here.­

Toy-World.com.hk has confirmed that TakaraTomy are working on a Transformers Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy figure by posting concept art for the toy.

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The first day of San Diego Comic-Con has come and gone, and you'll find a round up with links below.  Some of the information includes Transformers Prime.

>Outside of SDCC was a Giant S­tatueof Transformers Prime Optimus Prime.  The designed showed that the look is a similar to Transformers Movie designs but with the smooth roundness of Transformers Animated.

TFW2005 have various images from the Hasbro Booth here­.

TFormers coverage can be found here.­

Seibertron's coverage can be found her­e.

The SDCC exclusives and panels have been announced in the last week.  The toys will be Masterpiece Grimlock, Mighty Mugg Blaster and Mighty Muggs Prowl.  It was also announced that there would be two panels, a War For Cybertron panel and another one for Transformers Prime that will show the first footage from the series.

In an interview with BlastMagazine.com Transformers actor Tyrese Gibson confirmed that he will be returning in for the third instalment in the live action movie franchise as well as comment on Michael Bay's involvement

Michael Bay, he definitely needs to take a break from (Transformers), understandably so, but this is the movie — the biggest movie he’s ever directed in his life,” said Gibson. “And so, he can keep producing all of these other projects, but he is officially the king of geeks. ... I will absolutely be back,” and my part is going to be bumped up.­

Transformers legendary writer Simon Furman has updated his blog with an entry on IDWs next Transformers movie universe mini-series, Transformers: Nefarious.  You can read a copy of the entry below, but visit Simon's blog to view he cover and to leave him and comments and feedback

"the news is out, my next series for IDW will be Transformers: Nefarious, a six-issue movie continuity mini-series that picks up from the end of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and introduces an all-new adversary for the Transformers (Autobot and Decepticon) in the shape of a mysterious, far-reaching and very powerful group of humans with access to enhanced Transformer-tech and maybe even the odd actual Transformer! Seeds for the new series will be sown in the final Tales of the Fallen issue, Ravage, and he (along with Soundwave) play key roles in the unfolding drama. Expect lots more character depth and exploration for both. Actually, make that all characters. We’re going to be highlighting some Autobots and Decepticons that did and didn’t make it into the second movie and many, just maybe, throwing in the odd new character too! Plus, we’ll be exploring the post-movie NEST/Autobot human alliance in more detail too! For more info check out the IGN interview I did recently (see link in update below). Transformers: Nefarious kicks in shortly after Tales of the Fallen #6: Ravage. Don’t miss either!"

TFW2005 ,  TFormers and The Allspark have all now posted summary information and images from yesterday evenings Transformer panel at the SDCC.  You can find their coverage by clicking the links in this article.

Both TFormers and TFW2005 have already started their coverage of his weekends SDCC.  You can view their images thus far by visiting their sites. TFW2005, TFormers

Simon Furman updated his blog yesterday with a post regarding his appearance / signings at this years San Diego Comic Con which takes place later this month.

"Next stop on the 09 signing/convention trail is the annual San Diego comicon. I’ll be attending this year, Friday through Sunday (July 24th to 26th), and apart from hanging around the Hyatt bar I’ll be popping up here and there for official events/signings throughout the weekend. So far, what’s been locked in are two DK (Dorling Kindersley) signing events, one on the Saturday (4-5PM at the DK booth) and one on the Sunday (2-3PM, also at the DK booth), where I’ll be signing copies of Transformers: The Movie Universe, plus, of course, Transformers: The Ultimate Guide and You Can Draw Transformers (and other stuff too!). Soon as I have details of other locked-in events/signings, I’ll update this post accordingly. Look forward to seeing you there!"  writes Simon on his blog.

TFWorld2005 have live coverage of the SDCC Hasbro panel on their website. Here's a basic overview of what's been said so far.

• Showed Activators Cliffjumper repaint. Deluxe Blurr. Voyager long arm/Shockwave.
  One toy, 2 different robot modes., tank mode alt for shocky.
• Black and purple animated repaint of Megatron.
• Moving on to Universe. Showing Ironhide.
• Now showing Sideswipe.
• And, now showing silverbolt.
• Stormcloud powerglide redeco is based off a micromaster of the same name
• Now showing robot heroes, various packs, nothing new
• Fall 2008 Exclusives. showing SDCC exclusives
• wall mart exclusives - cybertron and classics repaints in real world paint schemes.
  
• Saw Cybertron Hot shot, Classics mirage in there, will clarify rest in a bit. Pic flashed quick on screen.
• RE animated dinobots - they want to do as many as possible. no other confirmation.
• The Wal Mart exclusives would be the already-seen Breakaway, Fracture and Crankcase, methinks.
• 25 years discussion will focus on all generations showing prime - WILL HAVE SHORT STACKS. Peter cullen voice box in package
• Showing deluxe hound and ravage
• Showing targetmaster deluxe Cyclonus, Awesome Transformations.
• Deluxe Cheetor - new transformation, more cat like robot mode, 1st era BW cheetor, no TM,
  
• universe voyager inferno no ladder, has water cannon, very boxy, Universe Inferno = G1. Red fire truck
• universe legends brawn and beachcomber.
• Universe legends Bumblebee (classics style), with COSMOS. Legends Cosmos
• BM Cheetor VS Tankor Robot heros.
• RID Prime, super mode, vs RID Megatron those were Robot Heroes
• Mighty Mugs- Prime first, more are coming.
• Talking up movie. Cant answer movie questions.

From the Q&A

• No plans for More Masterpiece in america, but everything is on the table.
• New Universe stuff, will there be ones on original 13 - will talk more later as comic comes out
• Animated - season 3 is it greenlit? They are working on it, but not officially picked up
• Animated Wreck Gar is coming.
• People want classics seaspray. They said we'll see
• Robot heroes Sari? Have specs drawn up, have to wait and see if it can work in market. (Archer has desire to do human characters.)
• Will there be a Deaths Head Marvel Transformer. No Plans, but they like the idea.
• No plans to do more IDW characters, but is open to idea, cross promotion in comics is important for non core characters.
• Question - Alternators ? Crowd explodes, wants them too.
• Headmasters, Masterforce, Victory in 25th line? - "We are celebrating all the eras" - So thats a maybe? "Better than a Maybe"
• Animated Omega Supreme? No plans yet.
• On Animmated Waspinator figure - Possible. Not sure if that was meant for Ani or classics.
• Animated seeker repaints - "We love our repaints"
• Animated Soundwave - May have another "instrument" in his arsenal
• More Macdonalds toys to come with second Movie
• Isenberg - "Honestly I dont know" when saked about female starscream clone
• Leader animated Lugnut? - Have to gauge market and demand first.
• Universe Unicron - No plans for new mold

TFWorld2005 have coverage of the San Diego Comic-con running at the moment (on their board).

Hasbro are yet to show anything new at the event, and there is unlikely to be anything Earth shattering shown at the event from Hasbro.

The San Diego Comic-Con website has been updated with the schedule for the event, which you can read here.

The exclusive Transformers toy for this year is Transformers Universe (Classics) Nemesis Prime.