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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro has sent us the Official Press Release for Toy Fair 2013 (110th American International Toy Fair).

Featured Transformers related products are as follows:

"Featured in Hasbro's Toy Fair showcase is the highly anticipated launch of BEAST HUNTERS, the touchstone for the TRANSFORMERS brand entertainment in 2013 driven by the award winning "Transformers Prime" animated series. Produced by Hasbro Studios and seen by kids and fans in 182 countries around the world, the third season of the series finds the AUTOBOTS facing off against both the DECEPTICONS and unprecedented new foes: the dragon-like PREDACONS. The BEAST HUNTERS multi-platform IP and new PREDACON characters come to life across programming, digital games, publishing, new toys and more. At Toy Fair, Hasbro introduces a new, highly innovative way to experience TRANSFORMERS action figures with CONSTRUCT-BOTS, the first ever line of TRANSFORMERS figures that kids can customize and convert."

TRANSFORMERS CONSTRUCT-BOTS ELITE Action Figure Assortment
Build YOUR Bot! Each TRANSFORMERS CONSTRUCT- BOTS ELITE action figure includes a robot frame and lots of armor, weapons and accessory parts (50-55 pieces) so kids can construct, customize and convert favorite TRANSFORMERS characters—each figure can convert from robot to vehicle and back without taking it apart! Plus, all the parts are interchangeable between all TRANSFORMERS CONSTRUCT-BOTS figures (each sold separately), so there's almost no limit to what kids can create. Kids can also store their figures in the included re-sealable case. Choose from 10 characters like WHEELJACK and SOUNDWAVE, each sold separately. (Ages: 6 & up/Approx. retail price: $14.99/Available: August 2013)

TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS VOYAGER CLASS Assortment
The leaders of the AUTOBOTS and PREDACONS face off in these large-scale action figures. Based on the third season of Hasbro Studios' hit animated series TRANSFORMERS PRIME, OPTIMUS PRIME and PREDAKING each feature a powerful weapon, and OPTIMUS PRIME boasts his new BEAST HUNTERS look. There are six figures in the assortment; each includes multiple weapons and accessories. Each sold separately. (Ages: 5 & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/ Available: February 2013)

For the full Press Release, take a look after the jump.

Make sure you tune into TFW Network Sites from this weekend onwards for our full coverage of New York Toy Fair 2013.

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Original Source: Hasbro Toy Fair 2013 Official Press Release @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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At an interview by Collider Visual Effects Supervisor Jeff White stated that he is returning for CGI of Transformers 4.

White served as Digital Production Supervisor on Transformers, and then was elevated to Association Visual Effects Supervisor on the subsequent sequels Revenge of the Fallen and Dark of the Moon.

Does it feel the same way with Transformers?
Oh, yeah! We thought Transformers 1 was the hardest thing we’d ever done, and then we did Transformers 2. And then, Transformers 3 came and Michael [Bay] came up with this sequence where the building is falling over and they’re inside of it. He said he came up with it while he was doing stomach crunches. But, it’s great! We don’t want to do the work that we’ve done before. We love trying to figure out the problems and create imagery that people haven’t seen before.

You also did that with Transformers: The Ride.
Yeah, it’s really fun! I just went on it about a month ago, now that it’s opened in Los Angeles, and it’s nice ‘cause I finally had had a little separation from it. It ended up being about a two-year process to create it. To then go on it with people who had never been involved, everybody screams at the same place. It was a lot of fun. Typically, you’ve got a movie theater screen and, even if it’s 3D, you’re bound by a frame. All of a sudden, we had no borders, so we could do a lot of fun things in 3D with that. The beauty of it is that you sit in a car with 11 other people and you get that immediate feedback. It’s funny, they took us up in the rafters and it’s literally like the car drives in, everybody screams, and then the car drives out, every time. It’s cool to see that it has the desired effect.

Where do you go from here? What are you working on next?
I’m starting pre-production on Transformers 4, which has some really exciting stuff in it. And then, we’ll see what the future holds. Certainly, if the opportunity came to work on the next Avengers, I’d definitely jump at it.

You can read the full article at Collider.

Original Source: Visual Effects Supervisor Jeff White Returning For Transformers 4 CGI @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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vic2993 via Planet Iacon on Facebook has shared something awesome with us. He has shared our first look at the toy for Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Shockwave! The image is small, but comes from a Hasbro catalog. It indicates Shockwave will come with two gimmicks - a spinning Hyperflux Cannon, which is his gun arm. It appears to close up for a more show accuate look. The second gimmick is advertised as snap-on Beast Armor - in other words like Beast Hunters Smokescreen, Shockwave will have the option of shedding his Beast Hunters spikes to look more like his on-screen appearances so far.

A vehicle mode is also seen, Shockwave appears to transform into a tank or artillary unit of some description.

Hopefully this is one toy we can see more of at the US Toy Fair 2013 this weekend along with all the other upcoming good stuff.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Shockwave First Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Deefuzz @ TFW2005.com

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Slipping in under the radar the Transformers Collector's Club has provided another update to the Botcon 2013 site. Today we have been treated to our first look at the next exclusive for the 2013 BotCon set: Machine Wars Skywarp! Skywarp is making use of the Revenge of the Fallen Dirge mold, and sporting a new head and Machine Wars inspired paint job to boot.

Check out the picture on Botcon.com, and keep an eye on that site or the frontpage right here at TFW for more convention news!

Original Source: BotCon 2013 Machine Wars Skywarp Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Hello and welcome to another TFW2005 event coverage! You are joining with us on our coverage Of Hasbro New York Toy Fair 2013 Investor Event.

First of all… the highlights:

• Transformers Construct-Bots
• Rebranding Transformers: Prime as Transformers: Beast Hunters
• Wowsers! Beast Hunters Optimus Prime CGI Revealed
• Beast Hunters Merchandise; Shoes, Bags, T-Shirts and more
• Upcoming Transformers Kre-O
• Transformers: Beast Hunters Bot Shots announced
  
  AND...
• Brand New Transformers TV Series Revealed

For more details and images… You can read our entire coverage after the jump.

TFW2005, the best for you… always!

Original Source: TFW2005 Coverage Of Hasbro New York Toy Fair 2013 Investor Event @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor Bigbadtoystore.com has added a new preorder for the previously announced 3" vinyl figures from the loyal subjects. The image attached for the preorder shows the eight G1 Transformers characters in full color. The figures are estimated to arrive in May and will run you $89.99 for the set of eight or $159.99 for a case of sixteen. You can preorder the individual figures as well for $14.99 each.

The case includes; Megatron, Optimus, Jazz, Grimlock, Bumblebee, Soundwave, Skywarp and Starscream. Click the title bar or the links above for the color image.

Original Source: Loyal Subjects 3' Vinyl Figures Color Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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As we get closer to this weekends Toyfair 2013, new images have started to pop up. Along with our first reveal of Transformers Prime Beast Hunter's Shockwave, we now have scans of the entire guidebook, from which that image was taken. Shown in this guidebook are some new goodies, such as:

• Bumblebee Battle Mask
• Legion Class Prowl (A Smokescreen redeco) and Hun-Gurr
• Predacon Combiner Abominus design Sketches
• Design sketch for new Predacons; Grimwing, Scourge and Skystalker

Check out the whole guide book by visiting the link above or see all of the new images by clicking the title bar

Original Source: Beast Hunters Guide Book Scans - New Upcoming Products Shown @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to USA Today we have a nice clear shot of the upcoming Transformers Constructbots Soundwave. Make sure to stay tuned for additional pictures of upcoming product this weekend at Toy Fair 2013!

Original Source: Construct Bots Soundwave @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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By way of our sponsors Big Bad Toy Store we have word of yet another unofficial third party release. Next up is a full transforming robot from SXS Toys, named "Continuously Variable", it is an unofficial take on Generation 1 Gears. It is scaled roughly against Masterpiece Sideswipe and priced at approximately $70 (BBTS is running an early-bird preorder until 14/2). Continuously Variable is currently slated for a June 2013 release.

Original Source: SXS Toys Continuously Variable Not Gears @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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At the Hasbro Toy Fair 2013 Event, Hasbro has announced a new Fall of Cybertron styled figure. They will be releasing a Titan Class Fall of Cybertron Style Metroplex. Details:

Metroplex
• Titan Class
• 24" Tall
• Triple Changer
• Fall of Cybertron Style
• In Scale with Legends Class figures
• Fall 2013 Release Date
• Price: $125 (Estimated)

Pics if and when they become available.

Original Source: Fall of Cybertron Metroplex Announced At Hasbro Toy Fair Event @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Check out these official images of the upcoming additions to the Bot Shots Battle Game from Hasbro. We've got official pictures of all the following for you:

Bot Shots Dragon Track - Optimus Prime VS Megatron
Bot Shots Three Packs 2013 Assortment Bumblebee Vs Shockwave & Skyquake and Cliffjumper Vs Brawl and Dirt Boss
Bot Shots Five Packs Autobot Polar Assault Team and Stunticons
Bot Shots Single Pack Bumblebee

Original Source: Bot Shots Toy Fair 2013 Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Check out these official images of the upcoming assortments of Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Cyberverse toys. These official images include:

Beast Hunters Cyberverse Commander Wave 3

• Starscream
• Shockwave

Beast Hunters Cyberverse Legion Wave 2

• Soundwave
• Prowl
• Hun-Gurr

Original Source: Beast Hunters Cyberverse Toy Fair 2013 Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Check out these official images from Hasbro of the third wave of Deluxe class toys from Transformers Prime Beast Hunters. Here for you to look at are:

Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Deluxe Wave 3

• Skystalker
• Ratchet
• Dreadwing

Original Source: Beast Hunters Toy Fair 2013 Deluxe Figures Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Check out these official images from Hasbro of the Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Voyager Class toys.

Beast Hunters Voyager Wave 2

• Shockwave

Beast Hunters Voyager Wave 3

• Grimwing
• Ultra Magnus

Original Source: Beast Hunters Toy Fair 2013 Voyager Class Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Metroplex heeds the call of the last of the Primes!

Check out these official images received from Hasbro of the Transformers Generations Titan Class Metroplex - billed as the largest Transformer ever! All three modes are showcased here including his city mode.

Original Source: Transformers Generations Toy Fair 2013 Metroplex Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Check out these official images from Hasbro of the Transformers Generations Deluxe Class toys based on the IDW comic book depictions of these classic characters!

Transformers Generations 2.0 Wave 5

• Bumblebee (IDW Transformers Ongoing Series)
• Megatron (IDW Stealth Bomber from the ongoing series)
• Orion Pax (from Spotlight: Orion Pax)
• Trailcutter (aka Trailbreaker!)

Original Source: Transformers Generations Toy Fair 2013 Deluxe Wave Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Check out these official images of the third assortment of Transformers Generations Legends Class two packs:

Transformers Generations Legends Two-Packs Wave 3

• Optimus Prime with Roller
• Bumblebee with Blazemaster

Original Source: Transformers Generations Toy Fair 2013 Legends Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Check out these official images of the Transformers Generations Voyager Class assortment. Wave three of the Generations Voyagers brings back the triple changers, whoohoo!

Transformers Generations Voyager Wave 3

• Autobot Springer
• Blitzwing

Original Source: Transformers Generations Toy Fair 2013 Voyager Class Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Check out these official images of upcoming releases in the Transformers Rescue Bots line which we have received from Hasbro:

Optimus Prime Rescue Trailer
Energize Electronic Optimus Prime
Energize Electronic Bumblebee
Flip Changers Chase
Flip Changers Heatwave

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots Toy Fair 2013 Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Check out these official images we have received from Hasbro of the Wave 2 and 3 Kre-O Micro Changers Assortment:

Transformers Kre-O Microchangers Wave 2

• Arcee
• Acid Wing (Acid Storm?)
• Blot / Blight
• Bombshell / Hardshell
• Bulkhead
• Groove
• Hoist
• Scourge (Generation 1 style)
• Vehicon
• Lugnut
• Perceptor
• Powerglide

Transformers Kre-O Microchangers Wave 3

• Beachcomber
• Cheetor
• Guzzle
• Huffer
• Kickback
• Long Haul
• Nemesis Prime
• Nosecone
• Ramjet
• Seawing
• Sharkticon
• Thrust

Original Source: Kre-O Micro Changers Waves 2 and 3 Toy Fair 2013 Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to our sister sites we have a round-up of coverage from Hasbro's non-TF brands for you. Watch TOYARK.COM for a ton of more coverage from the show floor tomorrow starting at 7 am EST.

First Official NYC Hasbro Toy Fair 2013 Update
Matty Collector Images Of Castle Grayskull And MOTU
New DC Collectibles Images Ahead Of Toy Fair
Diamond Select Toys Announces New Licenses At Toy Fair 2013
LEGO Unveils 250 New Building Sets At Toy Fair 2013
First Image Of Man of Steel Faora Action Figure
Walking Dead Michonne's Pet Walker Bust Bank
Press Release - Mattel At Toy Fair 2013
Images and Info For Hasbro Toy Fair 2013 Investor Event
Iron Man 3 Minimates Revealed Ahead Of Toy Fair
Pacific Rim Jaeger Toy Line NECA Preview Toy Fair 2013
Diamond Select Munsters Toy Fair 2013 Preview
Mattel Classic 1960s Batman TV series Toy Fair 2013
Star Wars Jenga: Rise of Darth Vader Toy Fair 2013 Hasbro
LEGO Iron Man Malibu Mansion Attack Toy Fair 2013
Wolverine Mr. Potato Head
The Lone Ranger Stagecoach Escape LEGO Toy Fair 2013
New Adventures He-Man from Masters of the Universe Classics
My Little Pony Crystal Princess Palace Toy Fair 2013 Hasbro
Mattel Toy Fair WWE 2013 Figures
PAC-MAN And The Ghostly Adventures Bandai Toy Fair 2013
Ben 10 Omniverse Bandai Toy Fair 2013 Preview
Hasbro Star Wars Black Series Boba Fett
Iron Man 3 Toys From Toy Fair 2013
Marvel Universe and Marvel Legends at Toy Fair 2013
Toy Fair 2013 More Marvel Figures
Thor The Dark World Toy From Toy Fair 2013
Spider-Man Toys From Toy Fair 2013
Toy Fair 2013 Star Trek Kre-O
Star Wars Toys From Toy Fair 2013
Angry Birds Star Wars Toys From Toy Fair 2013
My Little Pony From Toy Fair 2013
2013 Avengers 3.75 Figures Official Images
2013 Marvel Legends Wave 1
2013 Marvel Legends Wave 2
Wolverine Marvel Legends 2013
Iron Man 3 Marvel Legends Wave 1 and Wave 2
Marvel Universe 2013 Waves 3 & 4
Marvel Universe 2013 Team Packs
Wolverine All Stars 2013 3.75 Inch Figures
Iron Man 3 Assemblers Waves 1 and 2
Iron Man 3 Micro Muggs
HASBRO KRE-O STAR TREK BUILDING SETS TOY FAIR 2013
Star Wars Black Series 6 Inch Wave 1
Star Wars Black Series 3.75 Inch Wave 1
Star Wars 2013 3.75 Figures & Vehicles - Main Line
Star Wars 2013 Retailer Exclusives

And from HISSTANK.COM:
First Official NYC Hasbro Toy Fair 2013 Update
HISSTANK Coverage Of Hasbro New York Toy Fair 2013 Investor Event
GI Joe Summary From Hasbro Toy Fair 2013 Presentation
GI Joe Figures and Vehicles From Toy Fair 2013
GI Joe Kre-O From Toy Fair 2013
GI Joe Movie 12" Figures
G.I. Joe Retaliation Vehicles Toy Fair 2013
G.I.Joe Retaliation Wave 3 and 4 Toy Fair 2013 Images
New G.I.Joe Kre-O Images and Information Toy Fair 2013

Original Source: Toy Fair 2013 NON-TF News Coverage Round-up from Day 1 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Last but not least, check out these official images of the Transformers Beast Hunters Kre-O sets - while there is nothing we have not seen previously these are new official images, check them out!

Beast Hunters Kre-O Building Sets

• Ripclaw Strike
• Battle Net Bumblebee
• Beast Blade Optimus Prime

Beast Hunters Figure Pack Assortment

• Dragon Assault - Trailbreaker VS Grimwing
• Mech Venom - Windcharger VS Corhadra

Original Source: Beast Hunters Kre-O Toy Fair 2013 Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Check out these official images received from Hasbro of the Transformers Kre-O Micro Changer Combiners, Wave 2:

Abominus - and his four component Kreons Hun-Gurr, Cutthroat, Sinnertwin (Twinstrike?) and Rippersnapper

Defensor - and his four component Kreons Hot Spot (Hot Zone?), First Aid, Blades and Streetwise

Piranacon - and his four component Kreons Snaptrap, Tentakil, Overbite and Nautilator

Original Source: Kre-O Micro Changers Combiners Wave 2 Toy Fair 2013 Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received a selection of press releases from Hasbro which, alongside a lot of information we already knew, tease at a whole bunch of other upcoming releases. These upcoming releases include:

• Generations Legends Class Megatron and Starscream
• Construct Bots Beast Hunters Two Pack - Optimus Prime VS Predaking
• Rescue Bots Figure Two-Packs Wave 2 - Blades with Dr Morocco and Boulder with Doc Greene. Figures of Tim Curry and Levar Burton? Yes please!
• Rescue Bots Beam Bots Game. The main game retails for $49.99 and comes with Optimus Prime, figure packs retail for $6.99 and add Bumblebee, Boulder, Chase, Heatwave and Blades into the mix. It consists of putting the figure into a "portal" and they are then unlocked to play as in the game. Think Skylanders, but with Transformers Rescue Bots.

The press release for Beast Hunters also gives an indication for the numbers of releases in the Beast Hunters line. If this information is correct, we've seen most of what this line has to offer already...

Beast Hunters Deluxe Class - 16 characters in the assortment (we have seen 11)
Beast Hunters Voyager Class - 6 characters in the assortment (we have seen 5)
Beast Hunters Cyberverse Legion Class - 11 figures to collect (we have seen 7)
Beast Hunters Cyberverse Commander Class - 9 figures to collect (we have seen 7)
Beast Hunters Cyberverse Vehicle Assortment - 3 to collect (we have seen 2)


Of course, do not take this as gospel; plans change and if Beast Hunters is successful, there might be more toys coming down the pipeline. This also does not take into account exclusive releases such as the Abominus combiner set and the electronic Beast Fire Predaking is also not mentioned. It probably also refers only to what Hasbro has lined up for 2013; there could be more toys planned for 2014 outside the scope of this press release.


Product information releases now online:

Hasbro Toy Fair 2013 Beast Hunters Product Information - Transformers News - TFW2005
Hasbro Toy Fair 2013 Rescue Bots Product Information - Transformers News - TFW2005
Hasbro Toy Fair 2013 Transformers Generations Product Information - Transformers News - TFW2005
Hasbro Toy Fair 2013 Kre-O Product Information - Transformers News - TFW2005
Hasbro Toy Fair 2013 Bot Shots Product Information - Transformers News - TFW2005
Hasbro Toy Fair 2013 Transformers Construct Bots Product Information - Transformers News - TFW2005

Original Source: Toy Fair 2013 Transformers Toy Information - Hasbro Press Releases Confirm More Upcoming Releases @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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The 3rd and final book of the Transformers: Classified series has been announced as Transformers Classified: Satellite of Doom. The title of the book pays homage to 1985 Transformers "See & Read" series children's book of the same name.

The story synopsis as we received is as follows:

"In the finale to Switching Gears and Battle Mountain, 12-year-old Kevin Bowman's older brother Duane finds himself and his fellow soldiers on a mysterious blue planet facing fierce robotic creatures. Back on Earth Kevin and his AUTOBOT friend Gears uncover a secret program that sends satellites to track incoming TRANSFORMERS--but is it meant to protect Earth, or aid in a DECEPTICON invasion? Kevin and Gears plan a daring rescue mission in this action-packed conclusion to TRANSFORMERS Classified."

The book will release this September 10th by Little Brown Books for Young Readers and is priced at US$14.99.

This 224 paged book is a collaboration of effort by Ryder Windham and Jason Fry.

Original Source: Transformers Classified Satellite Of Doom Announced @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.