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The Japanese online retailer Happinetonline.com have updated their product listing page for the upcoming Transformers: Device Label Broadblast figure with some new inages.  The heavily delayed figure (it was never cancelled despite many reports to the contrary by Western fan sites, but not this one) is due out in Japan in May and will most likely be released within the US if the USB Device Labels sell well.

Taobao seller bleach_???? has listed an auction on the Chinese auction site for a the TakaraTomy version of Transformers Animated Shockwave.  You can view the auction here and see the mirrored image below.

CSToys have published a YouTube video demonstration of the Transformers Dinsey Label Donald Duck figure which you can view below.

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TFWiki have now scanned and posted 1986 Hasbro Toy Fair Catalogue which was recently purchased in a charity drive between TFWiki and the Allspark where as well as raising almost $400 for the book (a overpriced fee it should be noted) they did raise $2340 for Hasbro Children's Hospital.

The scans show some of the early prototypes of the 1986 Transformers lineup, including a Galvatron with larger weapons, a yellow Tailgate, a white Hub Cap, a grey Runamuck, a different head for Hot Spot, different coloured parts for Superion, a different head for Kup and various alternative sticker sheets.

TakaraTomy have updated their website with images of the upcoming  Masterpiece Ghost of Starscream figure. Images include the stand, missiles all other accessory (except Doctor Arkeville). Click here to videw his product page.

­Its that time to bring you the latest NPD toy sales charts for the UK.  This month we can also bring you the charts for the whole of 2009. Overall Hasbro can be very pleased with Transformers, though not as strong as 2007 the line features in all four charts as was also back up to number three in the monthly "toy property chart".

The top five properties within the UK for December 2009 were:

1. Ben 10
2. Star Wars
3. Transformers
4. Thomas and Friends
5. Peppa Pig

UK December 2009 (£ Sales Value)

1. KidiZoom Camara - VTech
2. Go Go Hamster Packs - Character Options
3. First Steps Babywalker - VTech
4. Transformers Movie Deluxe - Hasbro
5. Bop It - Hasbro
6. Monopoly - Hasbro
7. The Logo Game - Drumond Park
8. Monopoly City - Hasbro
9. Star Wars Clone Walker And Droid Assortment - Lego
10. Baby Annabell 2009 White - ZAPF Creation

UK December 2009 (Unit Sales - Volume)

1. Match Attax Cards - Topps
2. Hot Wheels Basic Car Assortment - Mattel
3. Transformers 2 Movie Legends Assortment - Hasbro
4. Ben 10 Alien Force 10cm Figures - Bandai
5. Go Go Hamster Packs Assortment - Character Options
6. Transformers Movie Deluxe Figures - Hasbro
7. Star Wars CLone Walker And Droid Assortment - Lego
8. LP Gets the pets - Hasbro
9. Bionicle 2HY Cans 20009 - Lego
10. Play Doh Single Tub Assortment - Hasbro

UK 2009 Year Sales (£­Value)

1. Kidizoom Camera - VTech
2. First Steps Baby Walker - VTech
3. Ben 10 Alien Force 10 CM Figures - Bandai
4. Star Wars Clone Walker And Droid - Lego
5. Transformers Movie Deluxe Figures - Hasbro
6. Bakugan Starter Pack - Spin Master UK
7. Hot Wheels Basic Car Assortment - Mattel
8. Smart Trike Plus Girls - Mookie Toys
9. Ben 10 Alien Force 15CM DNA Figures - Bandai
10. Ben 10 Ultimate Omnitrix - Bandai

UK 2009 Year Sales (Unit Volume)

1. Hot Wheels Basic Car Assortment - Mattel
2. Match Attax Cards - Topps
3. Ben 10 Alien Force 10cm Figures - Bandai
4. Cars Vehicle Assortment - Mattel
5. Transformers 2 Movie Legends Assortment - Hasbro
6. GoGos III Explorer Pack - Magic Box
7. Bakugan Booster Pack - Spin Master UK
8. LPS Get The Pets - Hasbro
9. Play Doh Single Tub - Hasbro
10. GoGos CB Evolution Booster - Martomagic

­Amazon Japan have updated their product listing of Alternity Starscream, Skywarp as well as Disney Label Buzz Lightyear with actual images of the products.  Click the links to check them out.

Today is the first day of the new Chinese year, so we'd like to wish everyone a happy and prosperous year.  This year is the year of the tiger and not just any tiger but the metal tiger, hence the headline of this news story, and so to commemorate here are some handy links to our Tigatron related image galleries.

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Hasbro have sent out a release containing images of the toys that were shown at the US toy fair.  You can view our gallery here.

The US Toy Fair is on at the moment with the same figures on display that were shown at both the British and Nurnberg Toy Fairs, the main difference is that the US one normally allows photographs as well as being easier for non-toy trade people to get in.

The Allspark.com are in attendance and have been tweeting away with some information on what is going on, so here is a summary

Transformers: Hunt For The Decepticons (subline)
Legends class Ravage, Rampage, Sandstorm (a Beachcomber repaint), Hubcap (a 1950s roadster), Brimstone (a green with blue flames chopper styled motorcycle), Insecticon (the bug from Revenge of the Fallen that went looking for Sam).
Battle blade Bumblebee, a deluxe size toy with a new mold.
Jetblade, a blue and white repaint of Dirge
A new Sideswipe with red flames on the bonnet.
Hailstorm, a missile charrier with 8 firing missiles.
Elita-1 (the third "arcee" motorcycle).  Instructions will be released online to say how to combine them).
Forest Battle Optimus Prime.  Has battle damage and comes with hoos on his hands.
Battle Ops Bumblebee is actually 2 inches taller than the leader class figure.
Human Alliance Jazz with Lennox.  Jazz's gun turns into a motorcycle for Lennox to use.

"Transformers Generations" is the new name for Universe, i.e a line of deluxes that they can thrown anything into.
First up its announced that the Henkei Thrust toy will be released in that line.
A triple changer called Darkmount is the second "Generations" toy. He was originally to be called Straxus but they couldn't register the name.  He's big, blue, with an axe.  According to the Allspark, his head is spot on. He transforms into a robot, tank and missile emplacement

Power Core Combiner news
The 5 pack is called Bombshock but with a group name of the Combaticons, no names were shown but there was a tank and missile launcher.
The scout figures from the two packs can replace the 5 pack torso in the combination.
Leadfoot somes with Pinpoint.
The Aerialbots are called Skyburst.
There is an Autobot race car team as well as Constructicons.

Masterpiece Grimlock will be release in the original Japanese colour scheme, but with the crown from the 2nd release.

The SDCC exclusive will be Blaster with Steeljaw, Ramhorn and Eject

Hasbro have issued the following press release.

New BATTLE OPS BUMBLEBEE Action Figure and POWER CORE COMBINER Expression
Lead New Introductions For The Innovative And Popular Toy Line

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (February 12, 2010) — On the heels of launching 2009’s largest grossing movie and in anticipation of the next installment in 2011, the TRANSFORMERS brand from Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) ramps up the play in 2010 with new offerings that build on the energy and excitement from the brand’s history and blockbuster film franchise. Featuring over-the-top action figures, unique role-play items and innovative twists on the TRANSFORMERS brand signature play pattern, the 2010 lineup offers dozens of toys, two exciting promotions and an expansive worldwide licensing program across all major categories to satisfy and excite the brand’s ever-expanding fan base.

This spring the AUTOBOTS, the heroic protectors of Earth, need help from their human allies in the N.E.S.T. GLOBAL ALLIANCE as the planet continues to face threats from the evil DECEPTICONS. Hasbro is inviting kids and fans to join the alliance through a special promotion that is currently underway. By collecting three stickers included in specially marked TRANSFORMERS products, kids and fans can join the N.E.S.T. GLOBAL ALLIANCE and mail away for a special edition RAVAGE figure not available anywhere else. The promotion requires a payment of $4.95 for shipping and handling charges to receive the special edition figure and the offer is good while supplies last. Requests must be postmarked by April 30 and received by May 14. Then, in the fall, kids can ‘live’ the TRANSFORMERS adventure as the “Hunt for the DECEPTICONS” promotion begins. Look for exciting details about this interactive promotion later in the year.

If fans can’t wait until 2011 for the next TRANSFORMERS movie they can watch online webisodes of “Cyber Missions,” featuring new TRANSFORMERS adventures. “Cyber Missions” finds the AUTOBOTS working with humans in the N.E.S.T. global alliance to defend Earth against the revenge-seeking DECEPTICONS. There will be 12 webisodes total which began airing online at www.TRANSFORMERS.com in early January and new webisodes will continue to air throughout the year.
BUMBLEBEE continues to be one of the most popular TRANSFORMERS heroes as he acts as both a defender and a warrior for good. The new BATTLE OPS BUMBLEBEE action figure continues to push the boundaries of TRANSFORMERS toy innovation and showcases two sides of BUMBLEBEE with features unique to each of these roles. For example, when serving as a guardian, BUMBLEBEE features more playful phrases along with authentic engine sounds and lights. Then, when converted into battle mode, BATTLE OPS BUMBLEBEE has missile launchers that pop out, a converting plasma cannon that lights up, and phrases that change to reflect his battle personality.

Expanding upon the essence of DEVASTATOR — a robot built by combining multiple construction vehicles — the TRANSFORMERS brand unveils the new POWER CORE COMBINERS expression that redefines the magic of combination play. The toys deliver an interchangeable system of robots, vehicles and weapons that escalates the level of fun and increases the number of robots within a child’s TRANSFORMERS toy universe.

For those wanting to engage in heroic AUTOBOT role play, the TRANSFORMERS line offers new items including the OPTIMUS PRIME CYBER SWORD toy which features lights, battle and conversion sounds, as well as key phrases from OPTIMUS PRIME.
And for the youngest AUTOBOT-in-training, the TRANSFORMERS brand unveils the new ACTIVATORS expression of action figures. Designed with the youngest TRANSFORMERS fans in mind, ACTIVATORS toys feature easier conversion from vehicle to robot modes than traditional TRANSFORMERS figures and are available in popular characters such as OPTIMUS PRIME, BUMBLEBEE and MEGATRON.
For more information about TRANSFORMERS promotions and products, consumers can visit www.TRANSFORMERS.com.

Highlights of new TRANSFORMERS products available in 2010 include:
TRANSFORMERS ACTION FIGURES
(Approximate retail price: DELUXE Scale $12.99; VOYAGER Scale $19.99; Leader Scale $44.99; Ages 5 & up; Available: Spring 2010)
For more than 25 years, TRANSFORMERS action figures have been known as “ROBOTS IN DISGUISE,” providing fans with the enjoyment of converting incredibly detailed, realistically styled vehicles into awesome battling alien robots. In 2010, Hasbro is offering a wide variety of all-new versions of fan-favorite characters, including OPTIMUS PRIME, BUMBLEBEE, MEGATRON and STARSCREAM in an array of scales: DELUXE, VOYAGER (larger scale), and LEADER (largest scale and includes lights and sounds).

TRANSFORMERS BATTLE OPS BUMBLEBEE Action Figure
(Approximate retail price: $59.99; Ages 5 & up; Available: Fall 2010)
The all-new BATTLE OPS BUMBLEBEE action figure is ready for battle! This large-scale figure truly shows fans the AUTOBOT hero’s personality, both as a protector of Earth and a warrior against the evil DECEPTICONS. With two distinct modes – Battle and Guardian – BATTLE OPS BUMBLEBEE features a variety of electronic sounds and lights, accompanied by a converting plasma cannon.

TRANSFORMERS POWER CORE COMBINERS
The TRANSFORMERS POWER CORE COMBINERS introduce fans to an all-new assortment of figures that expand on the classic play pattern of the popular “ROBOTS IN DISGUISE.” This new expression of figures combine with one another, in dozens of variations, to create a wide variety of larger COMBINER robots, with each figure serving as various body parts and weapons. Available in 2-packs and 5-packs.

• TRANSFORMERS POWER CORE COMBINERS 2-Pack
(Approximate retail price: $9.99; Ages 5 & up; Available: Fall 2010)
The TRANSFORMERS POWER CORE COMBINERS 2-Pack includes one SCOUT scale TRANSFORMERS figure and one MINI-CON scale figure. The SCOUT scale figure features a ‘robot’ mode and a ‘vehicle’ mode. The MINI-CON scale figure has four modes: ‘robot’ mode, robot weapon, vehicle weapon and Power-up Armor for combining with the central SCOUT scale figure in both robot and vehicle mode. 2-Pack figures are interchangeable with 5-Pack figures.

• TRANSFORMERS POWER CORE COMBINERS 5-Pack
(Approximate retail price: $19.99; Ages 5 & up; Available: Fall 2010)
The TRANSFORMERS POWER CORE COMBINERS 5-Pack features teams of TRANSFORMERS characters that can combine together to form one large TRANSFORMERS figure. Each team consists of one SCOUT scale figure and four LEGENDS scale vehicles. The SCOUT scale figure features one ‘vehicle’ mode and two ‘robot’ modes and each of the LEGENDS scale vehicles can plug into the specially marked ports on the central SCOUT scale figure to instantaneously convert into an arm or leg using auto-conversion technology. All figures can be swapped out with one another to form multiple different combinations and new figures. 5-Pack figures are interchangeable with 2-Pack figures.

TRANSFORMERS ACTIVATORS
(Approximate retail price: $7.99; Ages 4 & up; Available: Spring 2010)
TRANSFORMERS ACTIVATORS toys, a new expression within the TRANSFOMERS toy line, feature conversion from vehicle to robot modes that’s easier than traditional TRANSFORMERS figures. Designed with the younger child in mind, conversion is triggered by pressing the AUTOBOT or DECEPTICON shield located on the figure and require only a few steps to fully change modes. TRANSFORMERS ACTIVATORS figures feature popular characters including BUMBLEBEE, OPTIMUS PRIME and MEGATRON.

TRANSFORMERS OPTIMUS PRIME CYBER SWORD
(Approximate retail price: $19.99; Ages 4 & up; Available: Fall 2010)
The TRANSFORMERS OPTIMUS PRIME CYBER SWORD allows kids to role play just like the fearless leader of the AUTOBOTS and reenact their favorite battle scenes. Kids will enjoy its electronic lights, battle and conversion sounds, as well as key movie phrases.

ACTION FLEET TRANSFORMERS BUMBLEBEE BATTLE TRACK Set
(Ages 4 & Up; Approximate Retail Price: $19.99; Available: Fall 2010)
Created specifically for the ACTION FLEET TRANSFORMERS line of mini-vehicles, kids can join the adventure and help BUMBLEBEE and OPTIMUS PRIME defeat the evil MEGATRON by racing to victory with the new ACTION FLEET TRANSFORMERS BATTLE TRACK set. The glory of winning depends on your skill; launch the BUMBLEBEE mini-vehicle, exclusive to this track set, at the correct time and send it crashing into MEGATRON who will crumble in defeat. Introduced in 2009, TRANSFORMERS mini-vehicles feature the robot version of characters unique to the TRANSFORMERS universe on the underside of each non-converting vehicle for easy identification.

ACTION FLEET TRANSFORMERS STEALTH FORCE OPTIMUS PRIME Vehicle
(Ages 4 & Up; Approximate Retail Price: $24.99; Available: Fall 2010)
Featuring electronic lights and sounds, motorized conversions and firing projectiles, kids can “bring to life” the epic TRANSFORMERS battle with this new vehicle from the ACTION FLEET TRANSFORMERS line. For covert combat, watch as select parts of this OPTIMUS PRIME semi-truck vehicle convert with the touch of a button to reveal stealth mode weaponry hidden inside to battle the evil DECEPTICONS like no other vehicle available.

About HASBRO
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) is a worldwide leader in children’s and family leisure time products and services with a rich portfolio of brands and entertainment properties that provides some of the highest quality and most recognizable play and recreational experiences in the world. As a brand-driven, consumer-focused global company, Hasbro brings to market a range of toys, games and licensed products, from traditional to high-tech and digital, under such powerful brand names as TRANSFORMERS, PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, CRANIUM and WIZARDS OF THE COAST. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com . © 2010 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 

TakaraTomy have updated their Generation One website with a page introducing the two Disney Label Donald Duck figures (normal.colours and monochrome colours)

­S250 has posted a link to the below video of the upcoming Universe Seaspray figure

Original Video - More videos at TinyPic­

S250 has posted an image on the TFW2005.com message board of the upcoming 2010 release of the Voyager class Seaspray figure, which you can find below.

The Private Universe have scanned a flyer that was given at the British Toy Fair which is an advertisement for the upcoming 2010 Transformers released including the first look at Deluxe Ironhide, Voyager Seaspray the Power Core Combiner 5-pack.  You can see the mirrored image below.

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