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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member Juise has shared with us in-package images of the upcoming Transformers Prime Beast Hunters series. The packaging is sadly doing away with individual character art instead going for a single shot of Predaking in dragon mode. Notably we are also seeing more toys packaged in robot mode in this series - your mileage may vary on how welcome an addition that is.

Check out all the packaging photos after the jump for the Deluxe, Cyberverse Legion and Cyberverse Commander figures. As a bonus, Juise has also shared with us the product description with a one-line bio for new Evil Predacon, Laserback:

Chaotic Predacon rebel whose only goal is to scour the Earth clean of the Autobots®*!

Autobots beware, because this Lazerback figure is looking for a fight! This powerful robot comes with a missile-firing Toxic Strike Blaster that launches major destruction at the Autobots! When the battle calls for beast power, convert him to dragon mode, where his tail becomes a deadly whip. Keep converting him back and forth so his Autobot enemies can’t keep up!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Beast Hunters In Package Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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By way of a Japanese image board we have a look at some scans from the December edition Japanese hobby magazines. The December 2012 releases from Takara-Tomy are showcased herein including the first two releases from the Transformers Generations 2012 series (Optimus Prime and Autobot Jazz) plus the next three releases from the Transformers Prime Arms Micron series (Shockwave, Leo Prime and Ultra Magnus). There's also a look at the Japanese release of Bot Shots - known as Becool - and the two Transformers GT releases, GT Prime and GT Saber, shown here in robot mode albeit in a small picture.

The big news though is we also have our first look at the Yodobashi Camera exclusive release Dark Guard Optimus Prime. All those who were disappointed that Arms Micron Nemesis Prime did not use the First Edition Optimus Prime mold will be pleased to know that this is your black recolor of First Edition Optimus Prime. He also features some gold accents such as on the feet and shins, and overall looks quite sharp as far as black recolors go.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Dark Guard Optimus Prime Revealed in Japanese Magazine Scans @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Third party group SRC have a new release on the horizon, as revealed by a recent BBTS preorder. They are doing a black recolor of their previous unofficial release Q's Judge, a Legends scale Quintession. It's due out next month, for those who feel the urge to add a black repaint of a Quintesson to their Legends / Legion class collection.

Original Source: SRC Q's Judge Black Version @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor Bigbadtoystore has updated with some new preorders from 3rd Party Group Igear. Up for preorder, and limited to 500 pieces, are MW-09 Tubes (a homage of G1 Pipes) and MW-01B Manatee (a homage to the Whale G.I.Joe vehicle). These two are available for preorder separately or together as a set. The figures are estimated to arrive in February.

Original Source: IGear MW-09 Tubes and MW-01B Manatee Announced @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member D-Drive has sent us the Diamond Comics shipping list for Transformers titles for next week, which are scheduled for 28 November but might be delayed by Thanksgiving.

On the cards for next week is the first issue of IDW's Transformers Prime / Fall of Cybertron crossover series, Rage of the Dinobots, plus the hardcover Art of Fall of Cybertron and the Infestation 2 complete collected series hardcover. Also scheduled for next week are second printings of the two ongoing annuals, More than Meets the Eye and Robots in Disguise, which tell the story of Primus and fold directly into the events of the ongoing series! Plus they're generally great standalone reads, well worth checking out. After the break, check out the full list descriptions sent to us by D-Drive.

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for 28 / 29 November @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A second piece of work from Emiliano Santalucia to share with you here. This piece of work is for a concept he did when working with Hasbro to develop a Transformers production and character bible for Hasbro, more than likely the master document detailing Hasbro's Aligned Continuity project which comprises Transformers Prime, the Transformers War for Cybertron video games, and the Exodus novels series.

This piece of concept art was developed entirely by Emiliano Santalucia when he was given free rein by Hasbro's Eric Siebenaler to do his own take on some classic characters, and what you see here is Emiliano Santalucia's concept on what an Aligned Continuity Sideswipe might look like. His concept includes equal measures of Revenge of the Fallen Sideswipe particularly in the wheel-legs and the swords on the arms, and mixes in some classic elements in the head, arms and chest. The final effect is very cool and striking, in this newsie's opinion.

Check out the original post on Emiliano Santalucia's blog for more on the creation process and the background to this piece.

Original Source: Transformers Aligned Continuity Sideswipe Concept Design @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have a couple of rare treats to share with you right now. Something we rarely ever get to see are the concept designs behind the Transformers characters - the artwork that eventually gets turned into the characters and the toys that we know and love. Today, concept artist Emiliano Santalucia has shared some of his concept work, one of which is for the aligned continuity pirate captain of the Star Seekers, Thundertron. You can see in the various sketches the progression of the Thundertron design including how he was originally to look a bit more battle worn and how the "wing" elements on the hips of the toy were originally concepted as more of the bottom half of a coat. You can also see a much earlier design, which was more squat and bulky in appearance compared to the later designs.

Check it all out on Emiliano Santalucia's blog entry for the Thundertron concept work.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Thundertron Concept Art @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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To all those who signed up for the closed beta testing for Jagex's Transformers Universe MMOG, this update is for you. 2005 Boards member Onslaught24 reports that he has received an email from Jagex inviting him to complete a survey to progress his participation in the closed beta of the new game.

The time has come commander, heed this call to arms and take your next step towards participation in the closed BETA program.

In order to be eligible to take part in the closed BETA, we need some additional information. Please click on the link below to complete a brief survey and provide some information about your computers specifications.

This information is needed in order to check closed BETA eligibility and to allow us to ensure we get the widest range of people testing Transformers Universe. This data will only be used by the Transformers team and will not be shared with any third parties.


The message to all of you who signed up for the game is to check your email boxes to see if you are one of those who are privileged to receive an invite to take part in the closed beta and be among the first to experience the next Transformers video game.

Original Source: Transformers Universe Closed Beta Participation Surveys Going Out @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Author Little Brown Books, who already publish some young readers books for the Transformers brand, have expanded their license with Hasbro to include Transformers Rescue Bots and a Transformers Prime Pop-Up Book, along with books based on Hasbro's other hot property of the moment My Little Pony Friendship is Magic.

Little Brown will be releasing books based on Transformers Rescue Bots from May 2013 with the first two releases titled "Meet Chase the Police Bot" and "Meet Heatwave the Fire Bot", featuring stills from the cartoon series. The "Transformers Ultimate Pop-Up Universe" is due in Fall 2013 with an asking price of $36, and it's firmly based in the aligned continuity - though if the cover is an indication, it is using earlier designs of the Transformers Prime cast from the production bible. However this is no ordinary pop-up book - designed by master paper engineer Matthew Reinhart, the pop ups "transform" into other forms at the pull of a tab!

Check out an article on the deal which goes into more detail about the material in the books on Publishers Weekly here. We have also received a press release regarding the deal - read on to check it out.

Original Source: Little Brown Books Expands License with Hasbro, Rescue Bots & Transformers Pop-Up Book Coming @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Online store Kapow Toys has updated their site with official robot mode images of the Transformers GT series releases GT Prime and GT Saber. These images show the robot modes in full color for the first time - we had previously seen unpainted prototypes and also photos of a display featuring these full color pictures; this however marks the first time we have had a clear look at both, particularly GT Saber. Check them out then share your thoughts by hitting the discuss button.

Original Source: Transformers GT Series GT Prime and GT Saber Robot Mode Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Headrobots and HighendTFs have announced a new limited edition exclusive set. Exclusively available on Amazon via HighendTFs store and directly through HighendTFs for international fans, this special set is a recolor of the Headrobots Blood / Ronin colormatched for Botcon 2012 Gigatron. The best part is this very creative upgrade set offers up a Transformers / Masters of the Universe crossover by allowing fans to customize their Botcon Gigatron into a Transformers version of He-Man's arch nemesis Skeletor! Skel-E-Tron as he is known is a HighendTFs exclusive and limited to 200 pieces. He comes on a special Masters of the Universe inspired backer card.

Original Source: Headrobots Skel-E-Tron Botcon Overlord Skeletor Conversion Set @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our friends and sponsors over at Robot Kingdom have sent us over their latest newsletter full of preorders and in stock items. Check out the latest news items below and read the full update after the jump.

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Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter 1217 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Takara-Tomy have updated their site with some more official images, this time showcasing the next two Masterpiece series releases - MP-13 Masterpiece Soundwave and MP-14 Masterpiece (Red) Alert. As well as some nice quality images showcasing the robots and their various modes, the pages also have a montage showing off the various features of the two Masterpieces, including their boxes.

Additionally new pages have been added for the Capbots, Captimus Prime and Capticon. These pages again have some nice clear photos of the two robots, including a demonstration of how they transform and their packging.

Open the links above to check out the new pages, or read on for our mirror of the new images.

Original Source: Takara-Tomy Official Masterpiece Soundwave, Alert and Capbots Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A mere day after we got our first look at the Yodobashi Camera exclusive Transformers Prime Dark Guard Optimus Prime we have some official images of the exclusive to share with you, by way of Takara-Tomy's official page for the release. Dark Guard Optimus Prime is a black and gold version of First Edition Voyager Optimus Prime, due for a release on December 1st, priced at 5,250 yen. Check out the page and the images by opening the link above.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Dark Guard Optimus Prime Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Official Transformers Facebook page has updated with more new artwork for the Transformers Legends Mobile game. Showcased here are Blast Off and Wheeljack in their vehicle modes. Blast Off is based largely on his Generation 1 shuttle mode design, perhaps with just a little extra sleekness worked in. Wheeljack is based fully on his Generations Classics design. The robot modes are not shown, but are presumably also in the same vein as these alternate modes.

The Transformers Facebook page also mentions that a new trailer for the game will be coming soon, so that is something for you to look forward to!

Original Source: Transformers Legends Mobile Game Blast Off and Wheeljack Alternate Mode Art @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Mere hours after getting our first look at the Transformers GT characters in their robot modes, we are able to now share with you a look at the "Race Queens" figures that come with the Transformers GT releases. Far from being the non-poseable PVC figures with optional alternate parts of the Binaltech Asterisk and Kiss Players series, these are 90mm tall fully poseable figures using the modern Microman body. At this scale they are probably not going to be in scale with the Transformers they come with, but hey, since when were Transformers toys ever even in scale with each other?

These pictures coming at you courtesy of Big Bad Toy Store. Check out their preorders for the Transformers GT releases: GT Prime and GT Saber.

Original Source: Transformers GT Race Queen Figures Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Vangelus and Aaron are joined by an entirely unguessable special guest host this week for discussions of consumer ethics, Powercore, and blowtorches.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 226

If you use iTunes and regularly subscribe to podcasts, you can add us to your player and have the software download each episode automatically each time we update. To do that, and give us a reviews on iTunes, click here: Transformers Podcast on iTunes.

Original Source: WTF @ TFW Podcast Episode 226 Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Myself and all the staff here a TFW2005 would like to take the opportunity to wish all of our readers a happy Thanksgiving! Whether you are with family or friends, today let us all take a moment to pause and reflect on all the things we are thankful for in life.

Whatever the day finds you doing, we here at TFW wish that today and every day brings you happiness and good fortune.

Original Source: Happy Thanksgiving from TFW2005 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Stylin Online dropped us a line and let us know about their current Black Friday - Cyber Monday super sale going on right now. They have tons of items from many different properties on sale up to 75% off! Check out a list of the Transformers items below, and then check out all the sale items on their Holiday Hub here!

• Silver Autobot T-Shirt - $5.99
• Autobot Tracks T-Shirt - $5.99
• Decepticon T-Shirt Sheer - $9.99
• Decepticon Logo T-Shirt Sheer - $5.99
• Decepticon T-Shirt Sheer - $7.99
• Transformers Autobot Logo Distressed T Shirt - $9.99
• Transformers How I Roll T Shirt - $9.99
• Transformers Megatron Poised T-Shirt - $9.99
• Transformers Octagonal Scene T-Shirt - $3.99
• Transformers Trucker T-Shirt Sheer - $5.99
• Optimus Prime T-Shirt Sheer - $5.99
• Transformers Cons Bots T-Shirt - $5.99
• Transformers Prime Shot T-Shirt Sheer - $5.99
• Transformers Autobots T-Shirt Sheer - $3.99
• Transformers Autobot Collage T-Shirt - $9.99
• Transformers Decepticon Group T-Shirt Sheer - $7.99
• Transformers Face Off Movie T-Shirt - $7.99
• Transformers Megatron T-Shirt Sheer - $7.99
• Transformers Blackout T-Shirt - $5.99
• Transformers Movie Autobot Logo T-Shirt Sheer - $3.99
• Transformers Movie Barricade T-Shirt Sheer - $9.99
• Transformers Movie Decepticon T-Shirt - $9.99
• Transformers Collage T-Shirt Sheer - $9.99
• Transformers Prime Cloud T-Shirt - $7.99
• Transformers Optimus School T-Shirt Sheer - $5.99
• Transformers Optimus Vote T-Shirt - $3.99
• Transformers 84 T-Shirt Sheer - $5.99
• Transformers Optimus Prime White T-Shirt Sheer - $3.99
• Transformers Decepticon T-Shirt Sheer - $5.99
• Transformers Soundwave T-Shirt Sheer - $9.99

• Transformers Bots Youth T Shirt - $7.99
• Transformers Bumblebee Youth T Shirt - $5.99
• Transformers Autobots Youth T Shirt - $9.99
• Transformers Features Youth T Shirt - $9.99
• Transformers Fight Youth T Shirt - $9.99
• Transformers Optimus Youth T Shirt - $7.99
• Transformers Soundwave Youth T Shirt - $9.99
• Transformers Prime Toddler T Shirt - $5.99

• Transformers Autobot Logo Hoodie - $25.00

• Transformers Animated Youth Belt - $5.99
• Transformers Split Logo Youth Belt - $3.99

Original Source: 75% Off Transformers Items at Stylin Online! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Courtesy of our friends over at TFW2005 Site Sponsor Robot Kingdom (via their Facebook page), we now have several in-hand photos of the first of the TFC Toys Uranos (aka, the combining robot that may or may not have any resemblance to Generation One Superion) releases: F-4 Phantom, showing off the transformation, various modes, and the limb mode (which is fully compatible with TFC Toys' previous release, Hercules.)

Original Source: TFC Toys F4 Phantom In-Hand Photos @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to the Planet Iacon Facebook group, we now have in-package images of the soon to be released Takara-Tomy Generations Optimus Prime and Jazz. Not only are these toys the Japanese releases of the current Fall of Cybertron/Generations toys of Optimus Prime and Jazz with new metallic paint jobs, but the packaging may look extremely similar to those familiar with the current Generations line-up.

Original Source: Takara Generations In Package Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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It's a very MECH day, courtesy of the Autobots Rollout blog who has posted in-hand photos of the recently released Silas Breakdown and Nemesis Prime toys. Both redecos are currently Japanese exclusive releases in the Arms Micron line and are retool/redecos of War Breakdown (also an Arms Micron exclusive) and the Powerizer Optimus Prime mold.

Special thanks to the user Mebyuto who runs the Autobots Rollout blog for taking these photos, and for apparently being ecstatic to seeing his photos on the front page.

Original Source: In-Hand Images of Arms Micron Silas Breakdown and Nemesis Prime @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 Site Sponsor HobbyLink Japan has dropped us a line about their currently live Black Friday sale!

It's on! We're offering six levels of savings over the Black Friday/Cyber
Monday weekend, covering a huge selection of items. We've got a massive
amount of merchandise in six price categories: 500 yen, 1,000 yen, 1,500,
2,000 yen, 3,000 and 5,000 yen, with almost all items at least 50% or more
off the normal retail price!

This sale is on from 2pm Friday November 23 JST to 5pm Tuesday November 27
JST (that's midnight Thursday night EST to midnight Monday night PST). All prices are clearly marked on the item pages, so just grab your price and
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To check out HLJ's Black Friday specials, click on the various prices that they have listed above. Happy shopping!

Original Source: HobbyLink Japan Black Friday Sale Now Live @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 Site Sponsor TFSource's Black Friday sale is now live! Lasting from today until Sunday at Midnight, all orders over $200 will receive a free Transformers: Prime First Edition deluxe (On items both instock AND available for preorder.)

Henkei Classics Ultra Magnus JUST $59.95! (While Supplies Last!)
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Additionally we are restocking many rare and hard to find Fansproject &
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While not a Black Friday deal, TFSource also offers FREE domestic shipping on all orders over $150, as well as reduced international shipping.

Original Source: Sponsor Update: TFSource Black Friday Sale @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 Site Sponsor Big Bad Toy Store has recently dropped us a line about a currently ongoing Black Friday sale they have over on their site that will last until Monday Evening. Please Note: BBTS Will be closed Thursday November 22nd and Friday November 23rd in observance of Thanksgiving. We will reopen on Monday November 26th. Please note that email replies will be delayed until Monday. You can check out the various items available via Big Bad Toy Store's Black Friday specials by clicking here, here, and even here!

Big Bad Toy Store has also sent us news regarding new preorders and recently stocked items. Check out a small sampling below, and check out the rest after the jump by clicking on the news story title.

TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS - DELUXE, VOYAGER, CYBERVERSE
A number of the toys from the next iteration of Transformers Prime have been listed for pre-order. The first wave of Deluxes includes Bumblebee, Wheeljack, Soundwave and Lazerback, and they are listed at $114.99 per case (two of each figure), $59.99 for a set of one each and singles at $12.99 - $19.99. Voyager Series 01 includes Beast Optimus Prime and Predaking, and they are listed at $27.99 apiece, or $44.99 for the pair. The Cyberverse Commander Series 01 Case includes three each of Optimus Prime and Predaking as well as two of the second version of Bulkhead and is priced at $74.99, with the set of three at $32.99 and singles of the two new figures at $10.99 each. Finally, the first wave's case of Cyberverse Legion figures includes four of Bumblebee, three each of Airachnid and Smokescreen and two of Twinstrike, and is listed at $64.99; we also have a set of one each of the four figures listed at $29.99, and singles of all but Twinstrike at $5.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=3150

TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS LEGENDS 2013 SERIES 01 - SET, SINGLES
The Fall of Cybertron figures continue with this first assortment of Generations Legends. We have listings for two-packs of Ratbat & Frenzy and Rumble & Ravage, with each pair currently listed at $13.99, although we are waiting for pricing confirmation. We also have a set listing for the two two-packs, and it is priced at $25.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/m...&category=9088

TRANSFORMERS KREON MICRO CHANGERS - COMBINER SETS, BLIND-BAGGED FIGURES
Two new styles of Kreon figures are on the way. The first is sets of four that can combine into a gestalt robot, like Superion, Devastator, Bruticus or Predaking, and they are listed singly at $9.99 or as a set of 4 at $34.99. Each of these sets includes four of the five figures that comprise the gestalt, but it can be created with just the four. The blind bagged assortment that will be releasing at approximately the same time will include the fifth figure of each set (probably among other figures), and is listed at $2.49 for one blind-bagged single, or $74.99 for a case of 32.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/s...x?search=kreon

Original Source: Big Bad Toy Store Black Friday Sale + More! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.