Custom Transformers Dark of the Moon Ultra Magnus

Custom Transformer toy maker frogDNA has brought us yet another Generation 1 leaning Dark of the Moon toy: Ultra Magnus! Much like his Dark of the Moon Megatron, this Ultra Magnus is an altered Dark of the Moon figure (Leader Class Sentinel Prime) with a more G1-style head, accessories, and paint work. This is a great idea and it really works well, especially given how evocative it is of the excellent Transformers Animated version of Magnus.

Source: TFW2005 Radicons Forum - check it out for even more photos!

Transformers: Dark of the Moon Ironhide Halloween Costume

Attention young Halloween lovers and Transformers oddity collectors: this Halloween season sees the release of a Transfomers: Dark of the Moon Ironhide costume for your enjoyment. As you can see, the style is the same as some of the other cheaper wide-release Transformers movie costumes, with a basic suit and mask combo that gets the point across without too much slavish attention to detail. If your kid just loves Ironhide and wants to be him for Halloween, or you find yourself in that later category of buying everything with a Transformers label slapped on - Amazon is carrying them in various children's sizes for $20. The product page can be found in the following link: Transformers Ironhide Child Costume S

Happy Halloween, and roll out?

Transformers Dark of the Moon DVD and Blu-ray Cover Art

Thanks to Play.com, we have our first look at the cover art for the Transformers: Dark of the Moon DVD and Blu-ray releases. The standard versions of each are tentatively scehduled for a September 30, 2011 release. If you liked the film, you'll be able to enjoy it from home fairly soon.

If you'd like, you can pre-order the film from Amazon and receive release date delivery. It is also eligible for free super saver shipping. Huzzah:

Transformers: Dark of the Moon DVD
Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy)

Transformers Dark of the Moon Lucky Draw Dual Model Optimus Prime

The red and white Dual Model Kit Optimus Prime initially thought to be a one-off store display for Uniqlo is now confirmed for a Lucky Draw release in the latest issue of Dengeki Hobby. Apparently, only ONE will be given away. If you're a collector of movie Optimus toys and absolutely have to have 'em all, prepare to have your wallet completely battered in the fight for this guy.

Thanks to TFW2005 for the news.

Transformers Dark of the Moon Human Alliance Sergeant Detour and Reverb Official Images Released

Hasbro has updated their Transformers product pages with an entry for Dark of the Moon Human Alliance Mechtech Sergeant Detour and Reverb. Hot damn is that ever a mouthful! As usual, this entails official images and a glimpse at his bio. If you're into that sort of thing, or are simply teething in anticipation of the toy, head on over to the profile HERE for all the juicy bits. Human Alliance Sergeant Cahnay (recognize that last name, anyone?) and Crosshairs (a redeco of Thunderhead) also has a new entry, found here. Thanks to TFW2005 for the heads up.










 
So far, the DOTM Human Alliance line is full of fun toys you can easily get into even if you don't like the usual "Bayformer" fare. Check 'em out if you haven't. Amazon has the first wave for their appropriate retail prices, all eligible for shipping:

Transformers: Dark of the Moon - MechTech - Private Dedcliff and Sandstorm
Transformers: Dark of the Moon - MechTech - Sergeant Chaos and Icepick
Transformers: Dark of the Moon - MechTech - Spike Witwicky and Backfire
Transformers: Dark of the Moon - MechTech - Major Tungsten and Thunderhead
 

Custom Transformers Dark of the Moon G1 Style Megatron

This custom Transformers: Dark of the Moon Megatron by frogDNA of TFW2005 gives the design a hint of Generation 1 flavor, and the results are awesome. It's actually quite impressive how well the War for Cybertron Megatron head works on the DOTM body! Head on over to the original thread from the TFW2005 Radicons section for the full gallery!
 

Official Images of Transformers Chronicle Optimus Prime & Megatron

From E-Hobby:

As seen on TFW2005, these official images for Transformers Chronicle Optimus Prime and Megatron come to us from E-Hobby. These sets, released by Takara Tomy, pair reissues of the G1 Optimus and Megatron toys with their respective Transformers: Dark of the Moon counterparts.

The included trailer for Optimus is based on the one seen in the Dark of the Moon film, and can be shared between both the G1 and deluxe DOTM toys. As of now, the deluxe-sized movie Prime mold can only be found as a Wal-Mart exclusive from Hasbro. This upcoming version has an updated deco with fuller paint on the arms and a unique mech-tech weapon.

The DOTM voyager Megatron from the Decepticon set appears to have a darker, more contrasting set of colors than the regular Hasbro release, but that may be the simple result of a doctored up prototype photo. The G1 Megatron reissue appears to be made entirely of plastic, and seems to only include the scope add-on, but will still be a nice addition to anyone's collection.

The Transformers Chronicles sets are to be released in August of 2011 for 9,240 Yen, or 117 US Dollars, each. You can pre-order them HERE from Big Bad Toy Store.

Further resources:

Full listing for Optimus, alt mode images included.
Full listing for Megatron, alt mode images included.
 

New Jetwing Optimus Prime Images from TakaraTomy

TakaraTomy's website has just been updated with these new images of Jetwing Optimus Prime:

A retool of Revenge of the Fallen Leader-class Optimus Prime, Jetwing Optimus Prime reflects some of the new aspects of Optimus' design in the upcoming film Transformers: Dark of the Moon, as well as its accompanying toyline's gimmicks such as MechTech. A Hasbro release is not currently scheduled, so if you're not the patient type, you might want to consider importing it once it hits Japan in July.

UPDATE: A crazy custom of the chair-of-doom glider version from the Dark of the Moon concept art has been made! Check it out!
 

Warpath Concept Art from Transformers: Dark of the Moon Video Game

From the official Transformers Game Facebook, here's a look at some initial concept art for a Transformers movie-verse Warpath:

Wow. It actually looks like the Warpath we all know and love! A nice mix of movie and "G1" aesthetics. Shame that it isn't the final version. Still, if you love Mr. Onomatopoeia himself and want to get a glimpse of what might have happened between Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and the upcoming Dark of the Moon, the Dark of the Moon video game will be hitting shelves on June 14th.

Pre-order from Amazon and receive an exclusive code to download Ratchet for use in multi-player on Xbox 360 and Playstation 3: