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!

Custom Transformers Dark of the Moon Supreme Jetwing Optimus Prime

Master custom toy maker xaviercal of TFW2005 has created this truly amazing Transformers Dark of the Moon Supreme Jetwing Optimus Prime, a combination of Hasbro's Ultimate Optimus Prime and Takara Tomy's Jetwing Optimus Prime. Wonderful idea, and very executed! If you'd like to check out even more pictures, check out the TFW2005 Radicon's thread for this bad boy HERE!

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 Wheeljack Instructions with New Head Reveal

Hasbro's website has recently uploaded the instruction sheet for the upcoming Transformers: Dark of the Moon Wheeljack toy in PDF form. Check it out here if you're curious as to how the toy's transformation will work.

Normally, this wouldn't be the sort of thing we choose to share here at Castle Geek-Skull. However, similar to what happened with several Transformers Generations, Hunt for the Decepticons, and Reveal the Shield toys from 2010-2011, these instructions have revealed a new head for a possible redeco/remold to be released down the road! Seen above, it appears that the new head is an approximation of that of G1 Wheeljack, done up in a more movie-based aesthetic.

Will we be getting Dark of the Moon Wheeljack in a G1 rally car deco, despite how recent the Transformers Generations Wheeljack is? Hey, why not? If that's what this means, I'm sure it will go over quite well. Otherwise, I suppose Slicer and Downshift are also possibilities! Interesting stuff regardless.

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!
 

San Diego Comic-Con 2011 Hasbro Transformers Panel Photos

The Hasbro Transformers panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2011 is going on now. TFW2005 is working on uploading pictures, but it's hard to get in there due to a heavy influx of traffic! I'll do my best to mirror them here as I receive them:

For better download speed - these are only thumbnails. Click any picture to view it in full size!

Transformers Generations Junkheap:

Transformers Generations Sky Shadow (Black Shadow homage):

Transformers Dark of the Moon Deluxe Air Raid:

Transformers Dark of the Moon Deluxe Autobot Armor Topsin:

Transformers Dark of the Moon Deluxe Dark Steel:

Transformers Dark of the Moon Deluxe Evac (Transformers: The Ride):

Transformers Dark of the Moon Deluxe Soundwave:

Transformers Dark of the Moon Deluxe Wheeljack:

Transformers Dark of the Moon Voyager Cannon Force Ironhide (G1 deco):

Transformers Dark of the Moon Human Alliance Soundwave w/ Mr. Gould & Laserbeak:

Transformers Prime Deluxe Cliffjumper:

Transformers Prime Deluxe Knockout:

Transformers Prime Deluxe Soundwave:

Transformers Prime Deluxe Wheeljack:

Transformers Prime Voyager Skyquake:

Transformers Prime Voyager Starscream:

Also shown in clearer pictures from IGN: Deluxe Terrorcon Cliffjumper, Deluxe Vehicon, Voyager Bulkhead, & Voyager Optimus Prime.

Transformers Cyberverse Legion Arcee (Transformers Prime):

Transformers Cyberverse Legion Bumblebee (Transformers Prime):

Transformers Cyberverse Legion Evac (Dark of the Moon):

Transformers Cyberverse Legion Soundwave (Dark of the Moon):

Transformers Cyberverse Legion Wheeljack (Transformers Prime):

Transformers Cyberverse Commander Ironhide:

Transformers Cyberverse Action Set Wheeljack Starship Concept (Transformers Prime):

Some neat things in there! Again, though I've cropped them - full photo credit goes to TFW2005.