Autobase Aichi is reporting that the Million Publishing exclusive Generations Book Transformers United Artfire is now finally arriving to those who ordered the figure in Japan. United Artfire is a remold of Classics Inferno figure and is a homage to the Generation One Transformers: Headmasters Artfire figure who was, of course, a targetmaster Inferno mold.  You can follow the link to view some images of the figure

Takara-Tomy Transformers' brand member, Hasui Yuki, has been posting images onto Twitter over the last few days of this months Transformers United EX releases. The figures, which are recoloured os the Power Core Combiner toys include Grim Master Prime, Race Master Prime, Road Master Prime and Dozer Master VS Air Master.  You can view all of the images after the jump or by visiting his twitter account here.

Andrew "Hydra" Hall, of eHOBBY and Hydra's TF Pulp fame, stopped has posted details on the back story for TakaraTomy's releases of Power Core Combiners as United EX.  Here is the detail he provided via the information in the latest issue of Figure King as well as what will likely be printed on the package of each figure. Credit to The Allspark

"In the 21st century, the war of the Transformers has shifted to space, and seemed for a while that peace had returned to Earth. However, during that time the Autobots had been working together with Earth scientist Professor Chase to develop a new combination system. With it, Autobots would use Power Core Combination to combine themselves with 4 Drones. The Autobot warriors chosen for the process became part of the group known as the Master Class. At the same time, a covert counter-team of Decepticons with the same capability, "Master Chaos," was formed."

The story told on the package backs reflects the atmosphere of the United series, while including characters from earlier Transformers series such as wheelchair-bound genius Chip Chase.

Combatmaster Prime Mode
A Decepticon strategic commander who has been active since the early stages of the war, Combat Master combines with 4 military vehicles. The weapons that line his body provide devastating firepower. In the story, his drones were stolen from the Autobot Chopper Master, who they were originally developed for.

Drones: Morser Drone, Panzer Drone, Kanonier Drone, Spaher Drone

Jetmaster Prime Mode
The Autobot spy Jetmaster combines with 4 jet and helicopter Drones. Jetmaster was the first Autobot to successfully achieve Power Core Combination. The character features details referencing earlier Transformers series, such as that the data for his drones was gathered from the Aerialbots, and that he was born on Planet Z.

Drones: Zone Drone, Feminia Drone, Micro Drone, Tenth Drone

Aerial Warrior Choppermaster
Targetmaster: Firebug

Polar Commander Rollermaster
Targetmaster: Spanner

With recent reports coming out on the upcoming release of a Transformers United Artfire figure, Million Publishing, the company the excellent Transformers: Generations series of books, have released some new images of their own exclusive Artfire figure which you can view below.

Transformers Galaxy Hong Kong Fans Group we have some in-hand images of the recently released Takara United figures UN-28 Axalon, UN-30 Optimus Primal, and UN-31 Beast Megatron

Transformers Galaxy - Hong Kong Fans Group have uploaded a full image gallery of Transformers United UN-25 Tank Megatron (Combat Hero Megatron / Archforce).

TakaraTomy have updated their website with new official images of their upcoming Transformers United figues:

• UN-28 Axalon - Repaint of Transformers Car Robots GelShark / Transformers Car Robots Skybyte
• UN-29 Ark Unicron
• UN-30 Optimus Primal
• UN-31 Beast Megatron

MoDXtoys.com have posted some scans of the February 2012 edition of the Japanese hobby magazine Hyper Hobby.  The issue, mirrored below, contains the ofllowing:

• Campaign Arms Microns: Blowpipe, Aimless, & Autobot Peaceman
• Takara Transformers Prime "First Edition" Voyagers: Optimus Prime and Bulkhead
• Takara Transformers Prime "First Edition" Deluxes: Cliffjumper, Arcee, Bumblebee, Vehicon, Starscream, and Megatron
• Kero Kero Ace Exclusive: EZ Collection Staracream
• United: UN-23 Rodimus Prime, UN-24 Warpath, UN-25 G2 Megatron, UN-26 Thunderwing, UN-27 Windcharger/Wipeout
• DSM Exclusive: Deluxe Neoscanning Bumblebee

toy-world.com.hk scanned and uploaded the latest issue of Figure King prior to Christmas. The issue contained new images of the soon-to-be released Transformers Prime and Transformers United figures which include a preview image of the re-issued classics Rodimus figure that can now hold a Mini-con.  The full toys shown are:

Transformers United:

• UN-23 Rodimus Prime
• UN-24 Warpath
• UN-25 G2 Megatron
• UN-26 Thunderwing
• UN-27 Windcharger/Wipeout

• Voyager Optimus Prime
• Voyager Bulkhead
• Deluxe Bumblebee
• Deluxe Cliffjumper
• Deluxe Arcee
• Deluxe Megatron
• Deluxe Starscream
• Deluxe Vehicon

• Blowpipe
• Aimless
• Autobot Peaceman

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Million Hero Publishing have updated their website with an image of the Transformers Generations 2011 Vol. 2 Mail in Exclusive Stepper in packaging.

Stepper is a recolored version of Reveal the Shield Jazz, with an additional Targetmaster partner

­ Artist, Guido Guidi, has updated his ­deviantART page with a preview image that is from the comic story that will be included in Million Publishing's Transformers Generations 2011 Volume 2 book.  The image features Headmasters Chromedome and Highbrow along with Transformers United Stepper and Kup.  You can view the image by clicking the link above.

Here is how Guido described the piece:

"Courtesy of Million Publishing, here's a sneak peek preview of the comic that will be included in the Vol.2 of Transformers Generations 2011!

In this panel: United Stepper (the new exclusive targetmaster toy), United Sergeant Kup and... Headmasters Chromedome & Highbrow "old marvel" style...
Looks like the United continuity in Japan recovered old paths
Stay tuned for more!

Story by Simon Furman
Art by Guido Guidi
Published by Million Publishing"

TakaraTomy have updated their Official Transformers website some new information and pages.  The updates are:

1. A page dedicated to the upcoming Tokyo Toy Show exclusive Transformers United Dark Side Optimus Prime & Dark Side Megatron toys.

2. ­They also have information on another toy that will be available for pre-ordering at the event on the 16th and 17th June 2011, ­Transformers Dark Side Moon DA-15 Jetwing Optimus Prime.  This toy will actually be released in July 2011.

3. They have also announced that the latest Masterpiece toy, MP-10 New Convoy will be shown off at the event.

4. Finally, they have added page dedicated to the Lawson exclusive Transformers: Dark Side Moon Dark Side Optimus Prime.

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e-Hobby have updated their store with some new images of the Transformers United DS Optimus Prime and Megatron figures.  The toys are the black re-paints of the Transformers United / Transformers Universe War For Cybertron Optimus Prime and Megatron figures.

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Japanese publisher Million Hero have updated their website with some more small images and information on their upcoming book Transformers Generations 2011.  The update includes an small preview image of the Transformers Unite for the Universe comic that comes in the book and is written by Simon Furman and drawn and coloured by Guido Guidi.

There is also a small preview of the contents and confirmation that the book will cover the later part of the Transformers Animated releases, Transformers United, Transformers Revenge as well as some information on the first waves of Transformers Dark Side Of The Moon.

The book also covers a new "Who's Who" for the "Transformers Hall of Fame", a look at some Generation one catalogues and Kabaya figures