­With the Tokyo Toy Fair almost over, Japanese blogger ?????2010 (Alfes2010) has posted some more images from the event.  The images include Lucky Draw Gold Optimus Prime, as well as Welcome to Transformers 2010 Primus.  Also included on his blog are images of Masterpiece Movie Starscream and a Transformers Animated Bumblebee Cosplayer.

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Derrick J Wyatt has posted a very cool response to one of the latest questions posed to him on Formspring.  When asked "Who's in charge of financial matters on Animated Cybertron? According to the old STARS Tech Spec Manual, the Autobots were traders at one point, and I'd think a planet not at war would have commerce." Derrick replied with a post that introduces the Transformer Universe to a new character ..... Decimus Quadrillon.

"There is commerce on Cybertron. For a great deal of time before Megatron reappeared, the post Great War has been a time where the Autobots have created many ways to entertain themselves. There are refuelery restaurants, energon bars, shopping arcades with every upgrade you could ever think of, as well as various forms of theater, music, and other entertainment.

There is a commerce guild that is in charge of the credit and energon banks.The head of this guild is Decimus Quadrillon, who is the richest mech on Cybertron. Rumor has it that Decimus' cube shaped headquarters is actually a giant bin containing over 30,000 square standard Cybertronian units of raw energon. There are even some wild and unlikely rumors that he dives into and swims through the energon. An act which would be very damaging on a Cybertronian's inner workings.

The Autobots have a distrust of other alien races (organics and non-organics), and do not engage in much, if any, off world trade in modern times. Cybertron has been invaded, conquered, and nearly conquered at different points throughout its vast history, leaving the Autobots with little care to act with outside civilizations." replies Derrick.

Now I'm not sure about you, but I would love to to see how Derrick pictures Decimus now.

Don't forget that if you are in the UK you can meet Derrick first hand by attending Auto Assembly 2010 which takes place next month.

TakaraTomy have updated their Transformers websites with the following additions:

Their Generation One website sees updates to the Animated section including updates to Ultra Magnus, Sentinal Prime, Jazz, Blurr, Elite Guard Bumblebee, Wreck-Gar and Leader Class Megatron, all of whom were released at the end of June.

The Summer EZ Collection Campaign page is updated with information on which Jusco stores will have the clear figures.

The Transformers 2010 campaign page is updated with the Sons of Cybertron Classics figures.

Finally the Disney Label Buzz Lightyear product page is updated.

Our thanks go to Snakas for the update.

Jim Sorenson and co have updated the Disciples of Boltax blog recently with more "Secrets of the Almanac" entries.  The posts are previews for the soon to be released Transformers Animated Allspark Alamanc Part II.  First up was a post on the 28th that included a image of a hardcopy of an unreleased Maurader Megatron triple-changer toy that would have been released had the line continued.  This was followed up this morning by another new entry entitled "Secrets of the Almanac Part 3".  Click the links to read the articles as well as viewing some of the preview images.

Jim Sorenson and co have updated the Disciples of Boltax blog recently with more "Secrets of the Almanac" entries.  The posts are previews for the soon to be released Transformers Animated Allspark Alamanc Part II.  First up was a post on the 28th that included a image of a hardcopy of an unreleased Maurader Megatron triple-changer toy that would have been released had the line continued.  This was followed up this morning by another new entry entitled "Secrets of the Almanac Part 3".  Click the links to read the articles as well as viewing some of the preview images.

­In a follow-up to the news we reported on Thursday regarding the contents of this months Figure King magazine (often incorrectly translated as Figure Oh), we can now bring you four images from the issue thanks to Hong Kong T­oy World.

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­e-Hobby have updated their website with a listing and new images of the exclusive Transformers Animated Elite Guard Prowl figure.  The toy are will be released at the Tokyo To­y Show in limited numbers with some more being sold via the e-Hobby store.

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The official website for Takara's 2010 Campaign has been updated with a new page for the recently announced Toy Hobby Market exclusive Primus figure, an image of the Transformers Henkei 'Sons of Cy­bertron' Optimus Prime and Rodimus set as well as an image of the Transformers Animated 'Sons of Cybertron­' set (again Optimus Prime and Rodimus but using the Transformers Animated molds), finally they have also added a new piece of merchandise the  Masterpiece Sound Stage which appears to be a large plastic stand which will most likely containing sound bites from various characters. You can find images of the sound stage as well as the Transformers Animated Sons of Cybertron crystal Optimus Prime and Rodimus below.

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TFW2005.com member DrillBit has posted some images of more upcoming Japanese exclusive figures.  The first is an image of the Tokyo Toy Show exclusives which are a repaint of the Transformers Revenge of the Fallen NEST Mindwipe and Skystalker figures into Generation Two Dreadwind and Smokescreen along with a Transformers Animated exclusive white repaint of Prowl who is called Elite Guard Prowl.  Prowl will cost 2,500 yen and Dreadwing / Smokescreen will be 5,500yen. The figures will be available at the TakaraTomy booth on the 17th and 18th July as well as having a limited number available on e-Hobby.  Like other exclusives of a similar vein, the figures will be limited to a few thousand.

Next is an image of another "Welcome to Transformers 2010" figure that will be sold as a Toy Hobby Market exclusive.  The figure is Primus and is a recolour of the Transformers Cybertron / Galaxy Force Primus figure.  No word yet on whether the figure will be limited to 2010 pieces like Sleep Mode Convoy (wh­o was also limited to 2 pieces per person) or whether he will be produced in higher quantities with an unlimited amount like the Unicron figure (both of these figures will be available in limited quantities from Transformers At The Moon so we may also offer the Primus figure as well).  Primus is out in October and costs 9,450yen.

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Jim Sorenson has update his blog, the Disciples of Boltax with another behind the scenes look at the soon to be released AllSpark Almanac II.

How time sneaks up on us! The AllSpark Almanac II is a mere twelve days away, and betwix now and then there is the juggernaut that is BotCon! So, without further ado, let's start with some previews for the upcoming Almanac.

I figured I'd start in an unusual direction; last year, the first preview images were tiny little snippets and sketches, designed to tease without giving too much away. This year, that'd be less effective; you all know approximately what the book will look like. Instead, how about some images that WON'T be in the book? Ideas and characters that we considered using but rejected for whatever reason: time, space, a better idea, etc.

Click the link to view the blog entry and the image.

Remember that if you if you can get to Birmingham England in August, that Transformers Animated lead designer Derrick Wyatt will be attending Auto Assembly 2010, so you can bring along your copy of The Allspark Almanac II and get it signed.

Jim Sorenson has updated his blog Disciples of Boltax with a entry announcing an AllSpark Almanac II signing in Burbank, California within the US.

"So, it's that time of year again! The AllSpark Almanac II is due out in stores in just under two weeks. To celebrate, we're doing another signing in Burbank, at the Emerald Knights comic & game shop.  In addition to Bill and myself, Marty Isenberg and Derrick Wyatt have kindly agreed to be on hand to sign the AAII, the AAI, The Arrival, toys, DVDs or whatever other Animated swag you care to bring.  Last year, Derrick, Bill and I had a blast.  There were sketches to be had, photos to be taken and much rejoicing. I'm hoping that this year is even better.

Join us Saturday, July 3rd at 1:00 PM at 4116 W Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA, 91505.  Call (818) 588-3631 if you'd like to RSVP and make sure they'll have a copy of the AAII for you. 

Hope to see you there! "

TFcon 2010 have announced that Transformers Animated lead art director / lead designer Derrick J Wyatt will be attending the convention in Canada which takes place between the July 17th and 18th July in Toronto.  Derrick will be joining David Kaye and Mark Ryan at the event.

For those Transformers fans not in Canada or who are unable to make the convention and wish to meet Derrick do not forget that Mr Wyatt will be in the UK for Auto Assembly 2010 between August 13th and August 15th which gives everyone not only in the UK and Europe, but around the world another chance to meet and greet the great man himself along with Garry Chalk, Scott McNeil, Simon Furman, Nich Roche and many many others.