Transformers Omega Supreme Year of the Snake Exclusive (Platinum Edition) Revealed

It was discovered some time ago that Takara Tomy's upcoming Year of the Snake exclusive Transformer would be a redeco of Energon Omega Supreme. At Hasbro's New York Comic Con 2012 Transformers Panel - that very toy has been revealed for all to see!

Although many fans snickered at the first mention of this toy - most are now eagerly anticipating its release. The toy has been retooled with a new claw-hand and head much more reminiscent of the original G1 character. The new red/silver/gold/yellow color scheme ties it altogether, giving us what is essentially a completely bad-ass Classics Omega Supreme!

Along with the Year of the Snake release from Takara Tomy, Omega will also be released by Hasbro exclusively through Amazon and Big Bad Toy Store in 2013 as a Transformers Generations: Platinum Edition figure. Rad!

Picture courtesy of TFW2005's NYCC 2012 coverage.

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.

Transformers Generations Black Shadow and Junkion Confirmed

UPDATE: Thanks to the Hasbro Transformers panel at SDCC 2011, the names of these two toys are confirmed as Sky Shadow and Junkheap.

As seen above, the instructions for the previously released Transformers Generations Thunderwing and Reveal the Shield Wreck-Gar depicted the robot modes with different heads, revealing potential retools to fans. The Thunderwing retool looked to be based on Japanese Generation 1 character Black Shadow, whereas Wreck-Gar was to become a generic Junkion seemingly based on Junkyard. These instruction images (and others) came about so long ago that the fates of the potential retooled and redecoed toys have seemingly been up in the air. The most recent official word from Botcon 2011 was a vague "we're looking into them/we'll try." Ho hum.

Thankfully, the story doesn't end there. Thanks to a solicitation find from TFW2005 member catz, any worries that the toys would go unrealized are now out the window! Those of you wishing to expand your collection of Classics style Transformers are in luck: Trasformers Generations BLACK SHADOW and JUNKION are now confirmed for November release by Hasbro! They are to be packed 2 to a case, along with 2 Wheeljacks and 1 each of Sergeant Kup and Warpath. Good news indeed!

Perhaps if we're lucky, we'll finally see these guys in full plastic form at San Diego Comic-Con 2011, a tiny little multi-media shindig that just happens to start tomorrow. Hurrah!
 

Transformers Generations Warpath, Wheeljack, and Thundercracker Pre-Orders at HasbroToyShop.com

Today at Hasbro Toy Shop, the three latest releases in the Transformers Generations line, Warpath, Wheeljack, and Thundercracker, have returned to "Pre-Order" status. They're expected to ship by July 14th. If you're having difficulty tracking these figures down in stores, secure them now. PS - Don't forget to use promo-code disc10 at checkout for 10 percent off of your order!

UPDATE: As of June 11th, Warpath has sold out, but Thundercracker and Wheeljack are still available. If you're worried about finding them: here's your chance!
 

Transformers Generations War for Cybertron 3-Pack: Rage Over Cybertron

From TFW2005's coverage of Botcon 2011, check out this upcoming Toys R Us Exclusive 3-pack of re-decoed Cybertronian Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and Megatron from the Transformers Generations line:

These toys are of course based on the designs found in the 2010 Transformers video game War for Cybertron. The set, called "Rage Over Cybertron", features new decos (or color shemes) based on various aspects of the game, with liberal use of translucent plastic. The biggest change is perhaps a darker overall look for Megatron.

These toys won't be a must have for everyone, but if you're a fan of War for Cybertron, its aesthetic, and the original versions of these toys released from the Transformers Generations line, you might want to check it out at Toys R Us this fall!

If you're interested in closer looks at the Cybertronian Optimus Prime and Bumblebee toys, I reviewed each of them last year:

War For Cybertron Bumblebee - Transformers (Generations)

War For Cybertron Optimus Prime - Transformers (Generations)

And don't forget, you can check out the rest of TFW2005's Botcon 2011 coverage HERE!