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 Dark Iron Revealed - Beast Wars Quickstrike Homage!

Though technically an image of Takara Tomy's Bic Camera exclusive Dark Steel, this toy is also being released in Hasbro's Transformers: Dark of the Moon toyline as Dark Iron. Originally shown exclusively to attendees of Botcon 2011, Dark Iron raised a fair bit of excitement given that he homages Beast Wars Quickstrike!

Based on the DOTM Sideswipe mold with a new head and gorgeous damn colors, Dark Iron is yet another Dark of the Moon toy that will appeal to a broad scope of collectors and Transformer fans. The Bic Camera exclusive "Dark Steel" version will retail for 2,520 yen - or 31 US dollars - but Hasbro's upcoming mass retail release will be exactly the same, so those of you in locations with decently distributed Transformer toys may want to wait!

Thanks to TFW2005 for the news!
 

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!
 

A better look at Transformers Dark of the Moon Space Case

From TFW2005's coverage of Botcon 2011, we finally have a nice look at Transformers Dark of the Moon Space Case, a Target store exclusive:

This is a much anticipated figure, as not only is it a remold of the popular Terradive from last year's Hunt for the Decepticons line, but an homage to Space Case from Transformers Generation 2 (part of the fan-favorite Cyberjet assortment of toys) as well!

What's not to love? The base mold is lovely in both modes and was designed with a balanced mix of both movie and "classic" aesthetics. The included weapon is pretty bad ass as well! Slap a new head on in tow with a color scheme and name that calls back to one of the wonderful Generation 2 Cyberjets, and you're left with a recipe for success! I definitely intend to pick up one of these as soon as they hit the shelves.

Check out TFW2005 for tons more Botcon 2011 coverage, going on now!

UPDATE: Here's an additional photo from Jarodimus Prime: