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Optimus Prime is faking a leg injury and sitting out the World Cup in those parts of the world where football is king. Businessweek reports that many movies are sitting out the World Cup so that potential audiences aren't glued to their TV sets watching soccer- and Age of Extinction is no exception. Check out the quote and a link to the full article below. Read the Full News Story Here

The Official Transformers YouTube channel has posted some behind-the-scenes footage of the Dallas filming of the Optimus Prime truck and Bumblebee car for the Age of Extinction toy commercials. Also seen in the 51 second ad is an as-yet-unaired commercial for Mega One-Step Bumblebee! Check it out below. Read the Full News Story Here

The official Transformers Facebook page has posted a message saying that the Age of Extinction mobile app is set to update later today with new content, including a new trailer for the upcoming Rise of the Dark Spark video game. Check out the story with links below! Read the Full News Story Here

Autobase Aichi reports that the "Silver Roller" version of Legends Optimus Prime's Mini-Con, which was first offered at the Sunshine City Celebration 2014 event, will be available at ToysRUs stores across Japan for those who spend 3000 Yen or more in a single visit. 5,000 were made available between May 17th and yesterday, and now another 5,000 are up for grabs between now and June 1st. Check out the images below! Read the Full News Story Here

Thanks to UK fansite Transformers At The Moon, we now know that Roll Out Roll Call 2014 will be held October 11-12 at the Jurys Inn in Southampton, England, and that IDW Transformers Artist/Writer Nick Roche will be among the special guests! The announcement also promises future information about exclusive Transformers and GI Joe Collectors' Club items available at the con. Check out the announcement poster below! Read the Full News Story Here

Peace through Blast Processing! TakaraTomy's Arts label has posted a new website for Mega Drive (AKA Sega Genesis) Megatron with some high-quality grayscale pictures. Check out the mirrored images and more info below! Read the Full News Story Here

New teaser from Maketoys on the third member of the Citybot series. Name Pandius, looks like Scorponok. http://maketoys.jp/announcements/citybot-series-mcb-03-pandinus/

Should be scaled to be the size of MP10 in vehicle mode, but is a completely new mold, with no inner/white robot and turns into one large robots. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.387763804682666.1073741847.345125802279800&type=3

TF4 News! Why did Optimus hit Grimlock during their encounter? Transformers Spotlight: Grimlock is the ultimate wildcard. The Dinobot leader has the power to decide the fate of Earth almost singlehandedly. His ferocious strength makes him a devastating force in battle. If that strength can be focused and harnessed for good, it could be enough to turn the tide. If not, it might be what seals Earth's doom.

Thanks to TFSource who have posted a magazine scan from a recent Japanese Hobby magazine. We have what could be our first looks a the exclusive MP-18 Convention Exclusive Masterpiece figure that we've reported on previously. Fans who were hoping for a *blue* Bluestreak will be disappointed to see this one is the alternate deco with a silver hood and roof instead of black and shoulder launchers. You can pre-order this now from TFSource. Read on the see the images of the MP-18 Bluestreak exclusive. Read the Full News Story Here