We received several emails after putting out Transformers toy gallery of the unreleased Transformers Universe Smokesceen figure online last year, asking us to let those people know if another one came up for sale.  Well today we've spotted an auction for both the Transformers Universe Smokescreen as well as Drench - so the complete Battle in a Box set.

The auction isn't cheap, but offers you the chance to get this really nice unreleased figure as well as Drench.

Thanks to Kyrotek for reporting his sighting of the Transformers Universe figures Overload and Leo Prime in the Burseldon Tesco, Southampton priced at £19.97.

TFCToys has sent out some new images of the most recent colour samples of their upcoming TFC-004 "Gears of War" set.  The set includes a new ladder for Classics Inferno, should rockets for Sunstreaker / Sideswipe / Mirage and a brand new Auto-Scout cassette.  You can view the images below.

Thanks to Matt Marshall for pointing out that a prototype for the upcoming Transformers Universe Hot Shot toy has been posted over on HK-TF.com which, amongst other things, has revealed his number plate to be JAAM, as in the JaAm comic
http://www.redshirt.co.uk/tall-tales/armada-the-real-story/
http://tfwiki.net/wiki/JaAm

In a follow-up to the news we broke last weekend regarding the new Spring / Summer Argos Catalogue, I thought I'd let you know what a trip to our local Argos store found out about the figures currently in stock.

The 25th Anniversary Deluxe toys come up as Universe deluxe, with one in stock.  That one was Ironhide.

The Voayger figures come up as four in stock, but when I asked for a viewing I was told they only have one figure in the back.  That was Decepticon Dropshot.

Leader class Megatron is not in stock yet so it is the Shadow Blade version of the toy.

The Animated deluxe toys only came up as one available and that was Oil slick.

Obviously things may vary amoungst Argos stores, but it will give you an idea of what is currently in.

Thanks to Richard for emailing us a "sneak peak" at the Spring / Summer 2009 Argos catalogue which will be released on the 17th January 2009.  You can view the cover as well as the page containing the Transformers listings by clicking on the thumbnails below.

The toys listed are:

1. 25th Anniversary Deluxe - £12.69 - Cat Number 369/7795.  Choice of 8.  G1 Classics Starscream is shown
2. Transformers Universe Legends 5 Pack - £14.69 - Cat Number 387/7931 - Choice of two packs
3. 25th Anniversary Voyager - £19.59 - Cat Number 369/8048 - Choice of 4.  Inferno is shown.
4. 25th Anniversary Ultra - £24.49 - Cat Number 081/5099 (Argos Extra Only) - Choice of 2, Silverbolt is shown
5. Transformers Animated Activators - £6.49 - Cat Number 387/6530 - Choice of 10. Grimlock and Patrol Bumblebee are shown
6. Transformers Animated Bumper Battles - £9.79 - Cat Number 387/7405 - Night watch Optimus Prime is shown.
7. Transformers Animated Deluxe - £12.69 - Cat Number 369/7647 - Blurr is shown
8. Transformers Animated Leader Megatron - £29.39 - Cat Number 369/7692- Says styles may vary meaning it could include Shadow Blade Megatron.
9. There is also a note that the Transformers Animated DS game is available on page 1750.

With the Transformers Revenge of the Fallen toys due for release before the Autumn / Winter Argos catalogue is released (start of August), either they will not be stocking the line, or most likely the figures will replace the 25th Anniversary ones nearer the time.

To other webmaster we'd appreciate it if you link to this original article rather than taking the information and hosting the images as there is no need to mirror the images as there are no bandwidth issues with our server.

HK-TF board member kenzsq has posted three images of the upcoming Transformers Universe Ratchet figure which you can view by visiting their message board or by looking at the mirrored images below.

Thanks to Ray at Robotkingdom for letting us know that they have updated the information and images at their store with some new content for the following items

Animated Exclusive Pack - Jetfire & Jetstorm - here

Animated Leader Shadow Blade Megatron - here

Ray, from our Site Sponsor Robotkingdom, has sent out their latest list of updates, pre-orders and latest items in stock   So here it is.

1) Animated Exclusive Pack - Jetfire & Jetstorm Will available around 18 Dec, US$26.9 - Order here.

2)Animated Leader Shadow Blade Megatron. Available around 18 Dec, US$47.99 - Order here.

3)Hasbro Transformers Universe 2008 Voyager - 09 Wave 1
Inferno, US$27.9 - Order here.
Vector Prime, US$25.9 -Order here.

4) Exclusive TF watches (manufactured by MIRACLE PLUS LTD.)   Pre-order, available in 2 weeks.
Type A, US$189 - here
Type B, US$199 - here
Type D & E, US$129 - here and here.
Type F, G & H, US$139 - Here, here and here.
Type I, US$165 - Here.

5) The new MP silver roller / Magnus gun kit will arrive this week. US$19.9. - Pre-order here

TF08.net have published the first image of a Decepticon repaint of the Transformers Universe Classics Silverbolt figure.  The toy has been repainted into the colour scheme of Generation One Darkwing which, if the case, would mean that the classics partner for the 2007 Botcon exclusive toy will findally have been released.

TF08.net have posted several images on their message board of upcoming Transformers Animated and Transformers Universe figures.  On the Transformers Animated front they have images of Wasp (out of packaging), a boxed image of Atomic Lugnut, card Activator Dirge and an image of a carded Activator CliffJumper.

On the Transformers Universe front, the images include carded Supressor, Bodyblock, Makeshift, Brimstone, Dinobot, Boltflash and Blight

The Transformers Collectors Club have published the first image of the fifth member of their exclusive 5-year waiting Energon combiner team Heatwave.  You can view the release below but please visit the official site to view the image.

"Here is HEATWAVE - the Transformers Collectors' Club FREE Membership Figure for 2009! This is the FIFTH and FINAL figure in the five figure Club Combiner series. Featuring an ALL NEW Gestalt head mold, this figure will be sent to any Transformers Club member who's membership is active by March 16, 2009. Members can expect to receive this figure in late spring/early summer.

If you join after the March 16th deadline, you will be eligible for the 2010 figure. Also, if you have missed any of the previous figures, Skyfall, Landquake, Breakaway and/or Topspin, they are available now for members to purchase in the Club store so you will be able to complete your set.