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The fifth member of the Feral Rex team has been announced. R-06 Tigris is the Shock Trooper of the team, and is listed at the early bird price of $79.99 - after April, this price will go back to the regular price of $94.99, so be sure to get your orders in. Pre-order yours now at bigbadtoystore.com Read the Full News Story Here

Thanks again to griffin over at OzFormers who's been given permission to post the rest of the news and images he got at the Austrailian Toyfair 2014 that was held a couple weeks ago. He gives us additional details on the Transformers mini-figures from Goldie as well as details on the rest of the display and images of the retailers merchandising catalog that was given out at the show. You can read the full details at otca.com.au. Read the Full News Story Here

Following the initial report, we have new better scans of the Transformers in Figure Oh Magazine. Get a look at product previews for the Transformers Masterpiece: MP-20 Wheeljack, MP-21 Bumblebee with Excel Suit Spike prototypes, MP-22 Ultra Magnus teaser, and the Fans Choice Winner Star Saber design sketches. Transformers Lost Age AD01 Optimus Prime. Kabaya Wave 8 Star Convoy, Buster, and Hydra. See the images with translates from Robotkindom on each of the previews. Read the Full News Story Here

The official Kids Logic page have posted an image of their new Kids Nations Transformers Series Optimus Prime figure that appears to be a scaled down version of their original release. The have also released a teaser image that show shows what looks like from left to right: Soundwave, Starscream, Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Grimlock. No word on a release date or pricing on these non-transforming figure yet. See the images for a preview of what's to come. Read the Full News Story Here

Thanks to GameSpot who have posted a new video teaser for the Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark game. We have a look at what will be merger of the Fall of Cybertron game with the Michael Bay films universe. The video teaser shows off the different versiond of Optimus Prime that will be playable, including a long-time fan favorite, G1 Optimus Prime. Watch the new Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark Game Teaser for the full preview. Read the Full News Story Here

TakaraMall have updated their site with new images of the Decepticons Specialist set. New images show all three figures including the Classics Astrotrain, Universe 2.0 Galvatron, and Universe 2.0 Tankor / Octane figures in robot and alternate modes. We also get a look at tech specs for each of the figures. Much like the Autobots set, these figures feature new metallic-like color schemes different from their original versions. The set also includes a bonus Decepticon symbol earphone plug for your phone. See the images for the full details now. Read the Full News Story Here

From new company DX9's weibo page:

We have a new partial scan featuring Masterpiece Bumblebee today. This time the image focuses on the back of the figure to show how the rear half of the car mode roof works in to the robot form, plus another up close look at the toy-based "battle mask" replacement part exclusive to figures ordered from Amazon Japan. Keep reading to check out the full size image! Read the Full News Story Here

In what should be little surprise to anyone, a new photo tweeted by TakaraTomy's Shogo Hasui now reveals the height of Masterpiece Bumblebee as compared to Prowl, and Bumblebee is on the short side! The inclusion of Spike in a transforming Exosuit has been a good indicator that Bumblebee would be smaller and simpler than the other Autobot Cars, and now we have our first clear depiction of this. Read the Full News Story Here

Amazon Japan have listed a new product listing for the Transformers G1 Optimus Prime and Megatron Silicon Tray Set From Kotobukiya. The set of two trays offer molds of the Transformers characters heads along with their team faction symbols and the G1 Transformers logo. Fans can use these to make their own ice cubes and or choclates in the shape of their favorite Autobot or Decepticons. The set is slated to be released by Kotobukiya on July 31, 2014 at a price of 2,100 JPY / $20 USD. See the images and translated details below. Read the Full News Story Here