The Transformers Facebook page has continued with it:s daily updats, this time showing Transformers Prime Robots In Disguise Arcee.  The toy features a very large gun.

Hasbro have updated their Facebook page with the first official image of Transformers Prime HotShot. The figure, originally shown in the Argos catalogue here within the UK can be seen below.

The Official Transformers Facebook page has posted another Toy Fair preview image. This time, of the upcoming Revealer (Deluxe) Vehicon from the Transformers: Prime Robots in Disguise line.

German Transformers fansite NTF-Archive.de has posted scans of the catalog available at the Nuremberg Toy Fair showing off the upcoming Kre-O Devastator. This set is composed of four individual constructicon robots that can be rebuilt into their respective vehicle modes, as well as can be combined into one to form Devastator.

The Allspark member Corgsopalposted news that the current issue of Game Informer magazine, issue 227, has pictures of the Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Brawl, Swindle AND Bruticus!!!  According to Corgsopa, Bruticus is made up of all 5 members of the Combaticons who will be deluxe scale figures.  You can view the initial post along with the images on their forum here.  Expect more images of these toys, along with the other members, to come out after the US Toy Fair.

Hasbro have updated the official Transformers Facebook page with the following announcement. "Every day from now until February 12th, we’re showing off some of the great new Transformers toys coming your way in 2012. Today, check out Transformers Prime Deluxe Knockout!"  Accompanying the announcement was the image that you can find below.

Kapow Toys have posted new images of some upcoming TakaraTomy Transformers: Prime Micron Arms figure.  The series features new toys with Minicon/Micron partners that turn into weapons.  The main new figure that is shown is a recolour of Transformers Prime Starscream toy as Skywarp! This figure is, currently, a Japanese exclusive item.  You can view the order page here.

Kabaya have announced theri next waves of mini officially licensed Transformers figures.  The latest wave is Deathsaurus, Henkei Rodimus and Victory Leo as well as other waves that include a War For Cybertron Optimus Prime and a another new "Gaia" combiner called Gaia Guardian who will go with Gaia Cross and is an update on the Protectobots.  You can view some of the images below that are from Rakuten.

I thought I would share a little piece of my personal history with you all today. At the moment I am preparing to move home and whilst sorting through some drawers I came across the book that my brother and I use to note down when ever we bought an action figure, primarily Transformers, and so I thought I would bring you an "On this day in history" moment.

On this day back in 1999 we purchased some Pretenders.  The figures we bought that day were Catilla, Snarler, Bludgeon, Stranglehold, Pincher, Longtooth, Finback, Iguanus and Bugly (I'm pretty sure we also got DoubleHeader at the same time, but he is missing from the book).  We were fans of the pretenders, though the concept was controversial, we liked the designs behing many of the shells and I remember it was a happy day to finally get some of the US wave 2 figures as well as toys of characters that we loved from the Marvel UK days.

Two years later, Jan 29th 2001, we picked up another Transformers figure, this time in the shape of Transmetal 2 Blackarachnia.

An image of the upcoming Transformers Cyberverse base/playset Optimus Maximus has been revealed over on Twitter http://i.imgur.com/kTT2I.jpg.  You can view the image below.

Moonbug has posted a new review and image gallery of the just released Transformers Prime Soundwave figure which he purchased this morning from Argos.  He picked up the figure along with Cliffjumper and Bumblebee but we thought since the UK is the first country to have Soundwave be released, we would start our Transformers Prime image gallery with him.

The image gallery also contains a full review of the figure, Moonbugs thoughts as well details of all the markings / copyright stamps etc.

If you like the toy rememeber that you can get him from Argos right now.  You may need to reserve him though, as there are only a few at the moment.  We got ours from an Argos Extra

With the Transformers Prime figures hitting the UK today we are interested to find out which figures have been sighted in which areas of the country. We picked up Deluxe Cliffjumper, Bumblebee and Soundwave! You have you found? Let us known on our Forum, via Twitter, Facebook or Google+.

For those wondering where the CE marking is on Soundwave, as the sticket / paint app can often spoil the figures, will be pleased to hear that the marking is actually molded onto the toy underneath the right arm and is un-painted, like the rest of the figure, but it does mean it is not as obtrusive as normal.

A quick reminder that if you want to buy the figures from Argos then its probably best to reserve or order them online as there is a very limited stock.  Here are those very important links, remember that the Voyager Class figures are due in on Tuesday to most stores so order them now to avoid disappointment

Transformers Optimus Prime Revealers (Deluxe). 904/7291
Transformers Cyberverse Vehicle. 904/7363
Transformers Optimus Prime Powerizer (Voyager). 904/7301
Transformers Cyberverse Commander. 904/7284
Transformers Cyberverse Legion Figures. 904/7277

Although the official launch of the Transformers Prime toys within the UK is not until March 2012, Argos are currently stocking some of the figures as of today.  Most stores are already sold out of the few stock they received with fresh orders due to be delivered on Tuesday.  So far we have received reports of Deluxe Wheeljack, Deluxe CliffJumper, Soundwave, Bumblebee as well as Voyager Optimus Prime being available though you need to be quick and should look to reserve your items online.  You can find some handy links below:

Transformers Optimus Prime Revealers (Deluxe). 904/7291
Transformers Cyberverse Vehicle. 904/7363
Transformers Optimus Prime Powerizer (Voyager). 904/7301
Transformers Cyberverse Commander. 904/7284
Transformers Cyberverse Legion Figures. 904/7277

One of the interesting reveals from the Argos website is a better looked at the blue and red recolour of Transformers Prime - Bumblebee whos is shown as having a new head sculpt.  Click the image below to view a larger version of the reveal.

We have also received reports that other stores are expecting to start to receive cases of the Wave 1 figures around mid-Feb so we will all be able to pick up some of the other toys then.

In related news two images of a previously unseen Transformers Prime Megatron figure have been posted on a Chinese newsgroup. The images, mirrored below, appear to be of a different Megatron figure to the one shown in the Argos Catalogue.

YouTuber BM8709 has posted a video review of the Transformers Prime Cliffjumper figure that he picked up in Argos yesterday.  You can view the video below.

Finally, FullMetalHero.com board member GamOfStreak, has posted some nice images of the just released Transformers Prime Wheeljack figure in both robot and vehicle modes which you can find here.

eBay seller RifleScopeShop has posted an auction for the 3rd party release of Legend Heroes Q's Judge. The figures are basically legends sized Quintesson figures based on the Generation One series

You can find some mirrored images below and can view the auction by clicking on the link here.

Credit to FullMetalHero.com for the news

We have updated the toy gallery section of the website with our first update of 2012, the Kero Kero Ace exlusive Starscream (also known as KeroScream or FrogScream).  The figure came free with the Feb 2012 issue of Kero Kero Ace which we purchased recently along with the Beast Wars II DVD.