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Kapow Toys have updated their fansite (FullMetalHero.com) with a picture review of the "just released" Transformers Prime Star Hammer and Wheeljack vehicle set (available right now within the UK from Argos). The review covers images of the pack and rates the set as a 9/10 stating that both kids and collectors will love it. You can read the full review by following the link at the start of the story.
Category: Transformers: Prime
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on: Thursday, 17th May 2012 at 07:52:56 UTC
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Following on from the recent news story regarding the Australian release of Masterpiece Optimus Prime version 2, where we commented that we'd expect Toys R Us to pick him up within the UK, well it seems that Hasbro UK have now come out and pretty much confirmed out thoughts. TFW2005.com member Sweeny28 has posted a copy of an email reply sent by Hasbro UK to a question he posted them regarding a possible UK release. The email, which can be seen below, confimred that Hasbro are hoping to release the toy on these shores in the Winter and that they are looking for a major toy specialist to pick up the figure in order to distribute him.
Here's a copy of the full email:
"RE: Transformers MP10 Masterpiece Optimus Prime Thank you for your email.
We are hoping to be able to bring the Masterpiece Optimus Prime in to the Transformers line this winter and if available you will be able to find it major Toy specialist stores. More information will be available in the coming months
May we thank you for contacting Hasbro and if we can be of any further assistance, either now or in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us again.
Kind Regards,
Kate
Hasbro UK Ltd 00800 22427276"
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on: Thursday, 17th May 2012 at 07:49:35 UTC
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Our thanks go out to Gojira72 for reporting a sighting of Transformers Prime figures in the Harrogate ASDA. He spotted two of each figure with the exception of Soundwave.
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on: Wednesday, 15th February 2012 at 20:33:33 UTC
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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
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on: Saturday, 21st January 2012 at 14:46:55 UTC
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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
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:
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.
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on: Saturday, 21st January 2012 at 10:43:15 UTC
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The latest issue of Toy News Magazine confirms that the Transformers Prime toyline will be released within the UK in March 2012. The line, to be released in the Spring / Summer of 2012 will also include apparel / dress-up, furniture, lighting and outdoor toys (including bikes).
The launched will be supported by TV advertising a sticker collection from Panini and the Transformers Prime magazine so expect the figures to be included in the latest Argos catelogue which is out soon. The toys will also be shown off at the Toy Fair later this month with Optimus Prime featuring on the cover of the magazine.
Click on to view some images from the latest issue of the magazine.
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on: Friday, 13th January 2012 at 20:22:08 UTC
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Kapow-Toys have posted a short announcement on their Facebook page confirming that the Transformers Prime figures will be released within the United Kingdom in Januray 2012. The first wave will inÂclude Optimus Prime, Bulkhead, Arcee, CliffJumper, Starscream and more.
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on: Saturday, 19th November 2011 at 16:46:51 UTC
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Our thanks go out to Mr Neurie for letting us know, via twitter, that Smyths have reduced the Ultimate Optimus Prime figure to £49.99, yes that is an incredible £40 off! You can view an image of the toy at this price below.
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on: Friday, 4th November 2011 at 21:16:47 UTC
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Our thanks go out to Neurie for tweeting us confirmation and images that Cyberverse Guzzle (£6.49), MechTech Cyberfire Bumblebee (£9.49), Mech-Tech Specialist Ratchet (£9.49) and the Battle Hooks Optimus Prime with Comettor (£19.99) are all now available at Smyths stores across the country. You can view images of these toys on the shelf below.
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on: Friday, 21st October 2011 at 20:06:14 UTC
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If you are out at news agents looking for Titans Transformers comic then you should be aware that the publication has been re-branded now as Transformers Prime. There are two reasons for this, firstly the Movie line has ended so they have decided to move on, and secondly Transformers Prime is airing so it ties in to help market the show and, when they are eventually released over here, the toys.
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on: Friday, 14th October 2011 at 08:37:08 UTC
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Our thanks go out to Michael Cicharski for forwarding us an email he recently received from Toys R Us UK regarding the Transformers Generationsand Marvel Universe figures. Michael email themlast week to find out why his local store had not had any new stock and this was their reply.
"Thank you for your email regarding Marvel Universe and Transformers Generations figures, I have contacted our buying department and they have advised that we have no further orders in place for both of those ranges and that they are being discontinued.
I am afraid we have sold through the remaining stock of the transformers Generations figures throughout our stores nationwide. With regards to the availability if the Marvel Universe figures we do have a lot of stock available in other stores, if there are any specific figures you are looking for we can attempt to locate them and have them transferred to Merry Hill.
Once again thank you for taking the time to contact us,
Yours Sincerely
Toys "R" Us Customer Service
Michael contact Hasbro UK's customer service team regarding whether this was a general discontinuation or whether it was just Toys R Us stopping stocking the figure, but they have thus far declined to comment.
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on: Tuesday, 4th October 2011 at 08:41:13 UTC
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The EPG as well as various TV listing sites here within the UK have are now showing listings for next week which have confirmed that Transformers Prime will debut at 6pm on the 5th September here within the UK. The date was previously known but the timeslot had been speculated. With TV spots in place and a tea-time slot could Transformers Prime be the Transformers show that will receive a decent push on UK television, or will it be bumped back in a few weeks to a graveyard slot? Time will tell, but with the toys getting closer to a release hopefully the property will be handled better than previous shows.
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on: Monday, 29th August 2011 at 20:52:10 UTC
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An advert is running on Cartoon Network here in the UK advertising the debut of Transformers Prime on the 5th September 2011, so in two weeks time. Transformers Prime currently airs within the US, where the first 20 episodes have been shown, and in Canada where the first 23 episodes have aired.
The Entertainer have sent out an email announcing that they have updated their website with some new Transformers: Dark of the Moon figure. The Dark of the Moon listings page can be found here and include a variety of toys from the Leader Class Ultimate Optimus Prime through to the Cyberverse figures.
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