Transformers Prime Predaking Robot Mode Revealed

Here it is - the robot mode of Transformers Prime voyager class Predaking from the upcoming "Beast Hunters" assortment.

The beast mode was originally revealed in October of this year but the robot mode was kept a mystery until now. The overall design is...well, neat (the orange/black color scheme is still bringing us plenty of good vibes at the very least) despite not being quite amazing enough to have been kept from us initially.

Predaking is set for release in early 2013. Thanks to BBTS for the image!

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.

Transformers Prime Predaking Official Beast Mode Reveal

In the last day or so of New York Comic Con 2012 coverage, images of the upcoming Transformers Prime voyager class Predaking toy have been floating around the interwebs, and up top on this silly, silly blog post you can see Hasbro's first official photograph of that very toy.

Glorious, no? I especially dig the outrageously Halloween-appropriate color scheme. We're going to need to see TF: Prime Dead End riding this bad boy - stat!

It's been a while since we've had a cool dragon alt mode for a Transformer, so this new take on "Predaking" is very welcome. Predaking is part of Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters and is set for release in 2013.

Transformers Prime Deluxe Starscream Gallery

The Transformers Galaxy facebook page has given us this gallery of Transformers Prime deluxe Starscream, showing off some of the fun to be had with the figure. Quite a devious looking fellow! The odd "high heel" feet design and overall slender build have been controversial for some - but this CGS contributor can't wait to grab one!

Transformers MP 11 Masterpiece Coronation Starscream Images

Online toy shop Red Mercury has provided us with these images of the upcoming Transformers MP 11 Masterpiece Coronation Starscream from Takara Tomy. Though quite similar to the original Masterpiece Starscream, this version appears more like the original prototype, is even more "cartoon accurate", and also features the crown, cape, and shoulder pads Starscream wore in the coronation scene from 1986's Transformers: The Movie. Looks great! MP 11 Starscream is expected to arrive in March of 2012. More images are sure to show up in the meantime. We'll keep you posted!

Thanks to TFW2005 for the heads up.

Early Look at Fall of Cybertron Optimus Prime Design

Game Informer has posted a video from High Moon Studios showing off the early stages of Optimus Prime's new design for Transformers: Fall of Cybertron. The "game footage" shown is pre-alpha, so if you're unhappy with the look thus far, don't fret! You can check out the video HERE, or simply take a gander at the screen grab below:

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Concept Art

The screencap above can be found in the High Moon Studios Tour video recently posted on Game Informer's website. The image clearly shows concept art or design work for new characters appearing in Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, the 2012 followup to last year's War For Cybertron. The character on the left of the image is undoubtedly Wheeljack - but the bot beside him is a little harder to determine. It might be Sunstreaker, but there's always the chance of Drag Strip or Swindle as well. Either way, we'll find out soon enough. In the mean time, it's great to have already gotten a tiny peak at some of the upcoming game's new characters. Stay tuned for more.

Thanks to TFW2005 for the screencap.

New Masterpiece Ultra Magnus Concept Image

Hasui Shogo, a designer with Takara Tomy, tweeted this mighty teaser earlier today. Yeah, you're looking at early concept work for an upcoming Masterpiece Ultra Magnus, complete with transforming trailer. No plain white Optimus Prime this time - the next MP Magnus is going to have his full armor! With the excellent new MP-10 Convoy as the base, you can be sure this is going to be a toy worth checking out.

Thanks to TFW2005!

TFC Toys Hercules Transformers Constructicons Team Image

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As seen on TFW2005 and originating from Jeffryzhong's weibo account, here's our first image of the TFC Toys Hercules team together in robot mode. These third-party Transformers Constructicons updates have sparked considerable fan interest, and it's quite a treat seeing the full team together - even if most are still only in prototype form. From left to right, the image above shows Heavy Labor, Neckbreaker, Structor, Dr. Crank, Madblender, and Exgraver. The four unreleased toys have the following release dates:

Structor: November 2011
Dr.Crank: December 2011
Neckbreaker: March 2012
Mad Blender: April 2012

It's going to take half a year for your shiny new Devastator to be complete, but not to worry - we all know time flies. We'll keep you posted on further info as it comes!

If you haven't seen them, we posted several images of the unreleased prototypes, as well as Hercules' combined mode:

TFC Toys Hercules (Third Party G1 Devastator) Combined Mode Prototype
TFC Toys Dr. Crank Protoype Images
TFC Toys Neckbreaker Prototype Images
TFC Toys Madblender Prototype
TFC Toys Structor Prototype Images

New Transformers MP-10 Masterpiece Convoy Images

TFW2005 (by way of The Allspark) has posted some gorgeous images of the upcoming MP-10 Masterpiece Convoy from the Transformers Generations 2011 Volume 2 book. Included are comparisons to the original MP-01 (or MP-04) Convoy and MP-09 Rodimus Convoy, as well as tons of robot mode images, some design sketches, and even a random appearance by Huffer! Check 'em out:

TFC Toys Dr. Crank Protoype Images

From the TFC Toys Weibo, here's another set of prototype images from the TFC Toys third-party Transformers Generation 1 Constructicon updates. As SPOILED by the title, this guy is called DR. CRANK. Haha. If you weren't aware, the good doctor here happens to be TFC Toys' version of Hook: surgical engineer, second in command of the Constructicons, and yes - Devastator's head and shoulders. He'll also tell you in a hurry: Soundwave is fucking boring.

As for what's special about Dr. Crank...do we really have to say it? Ok: EXTENDY BITS. If only he had his "sunglasses"...

If you missed it, we posted the prototype of the combined form of the "Not" Constructicons yesterday: TFC Toys Hercules (Third Party G1 Devastator) Combined Mode Prototype

And here's Neckbreaker (Bonecrusher): TFC Toys Neckbreaker Prototype Images

Madblender: TFC Toys Madblender Prototype

and Structor: TFC Toys Structor Prototype Images

lol..."crank"

TFC Toys Stuctor Protoype Images

From the highly active TFC Toys Weibo, here are the prototype images of Structor from the TFC Toys third-party Transformers Generation 1 Constructicon updates. Structor is the TFC Toys version of Scrapper, the Constructicon engineer - and leader - that became Devastator's right leg. He also happened to be voiced by the truly bad ass Michael Bell. YEAH!

There doesn't appear to be any grand special feature on Structor aside from transformation and the ability to help form "Hercules" - but he matches the design of his official Transformers counterpart fairly closely. Out of the six Constructicons, Scrapper is one of the most memorable, so this will likely be a popular choice for collectors.

If you missed it, we posted the prototype of the combined form of the "Not" Constructicons yesterday: TFC Toys Hercules (Third Party G1 Devastator) Combined Mode Prototype

And here's Neckbreaker (Bonecrusher): TFC Toys Neckbreaker Prototype Images

and Madblender: TFC Toys Madblender Prototype

TFC Toys Madblender Protoype Images

In another update from the TFC Toys Weibo has been updated once more, here are some images of Madblender from the TFC Toys third-party Transformers Generation 1 Constructicon updates. Madblender is the TFC Toys equivalent of Mixmaster, the mad-scientist concrete mixing truck, and of course - Devastator's left leg. Mixmaster was also another of the tons of characters Frank Welker portrayed. Good lord, man.

So, what's special about this one? Well, as the images show, the drum from truck mode separates into an entire armory for the guy! Guns EVERYWHERE! Very cool. "Madblender" is going to be one of those toys you just can't put down. When color images are released, we'll be sure to keep you updated.

If you missed it, we posted the prototype of the combined form of the "Not" Constructicons yesterday: TFC Toys Hercules (Third Party G1 Devastator) Combined Mode Prototype

And here's Neckbreaker (Bonecrusher): TFC Toys Neckbreaker Prototype Images

TFC Toys Neckbreaker Protoype Images

The TFC Toys Weibo has been updated once more, this time with images of Neckbreaker from their series of modern Transformers Generation 1 Constructicon toys. Neckbreaker is the TFC Toys version of Bonecrusher, the bulldozer that formed the left arm of Devastator. As you can see, there are two different transformations for the legs: one being a modern take and the other a more slavish nod to Bonecrusher's original Generation 1 design. Though the images only show the resin prototype, it's easy to tell this is going to be a good one. Keep your eyes peeled...we're sure to see him in color soon enough.

If you missed it, we posted the prototype of the combined form of these "Not" Constructicons yesterday: TFC Toys Hercules (Third Party G1 Devastator) Combined Mode Prototype

TFC Toys Hercules (Third Party G1 Devastator) Combined Mode Prototype

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Here it is - our first good look at the full combined mode of TFC Toys Hercules, a "third party" produced Transformers Generation 1 Devastator update. The toy is comprised of six individual fully transforming robots much like the original Devastator from the 80s. Each figure is around 100 bucks, so it goes without saying that a complete Hercules will set you back at least 600. Ouch. However, knowing that Hasbro and Takara Tomy will likely never be able to create a similar set of figures for marketing reasons - many Transformer toy collectors are more than willing to take the plunge. For those of you interested, we're sure the image above will only further seal the deal.

Source: TFC Toys Weibo Account

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 Animated Menasor Head Design by Derrick J. Wyatt

For now, this head design for Transformers Animated Menasor is the most official and canonical version you'll see, as it comes straight from Animated character designer Derrick J. Wyatt. Looks wonderful if you ask me!

Third Party Transformer manufacturer G1Uppers are working on a kit that allows the Botcon 2011 Animated Stunticons to combine, so perhaps the release of this image will help them nail their final look for the head sculpt. We'll have to see.

Thanks to TFW2005 for the heads up. Aha. Clever.