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You've seen the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Tokyo Premiere in pictures, and now you can see some highlights in video, too. A video has been posted online which shows the highlights from the show, including the cast giving out their autographs left and right, some quick quotes from the main actors, Director Michael Bay getting an Optimus Prime statue, and saying, "Transformers started in Japan, so it's only fitting that you get to see it first." The video pieces together scenes from the film, but unfortunately nothing we haven't seen before. Video embedded after the jump. Read the Full News Story Here EVEN MORE action from the spectacular Tranformers: Revenge…

Some new details about the Generations 2011 Volume 2 book have been released. We get some new looks at the book covers as well as some more information about the details. The book is said to include Interviews, review of the MP-10 Convoy, as well as coverage of Fortress Maximus, Unicon, Headmasters. Articles from various designers will be included as well as interviews with Toei producer, Tatsuya Yoshida and Mr. Masa Saito on their work creating Transformers toys. Amazon Japan has this listed for sale as July 27, 2011 at 2,625 JPY / $35 USD. Read the Full News Story Here

I have been wanting to share these concept designs made for a Transformers Animated Powermaster Optimus Prime for such a long time. This was to be an upgrade made for the character with elements on Fire Truck mode that appeared in the TV show, and the Wingblade Optimus Prime that was eventually released by Takara Tomy in 2010. - Read the Full News Story

Thanks to the official Transformers page who has posted an update about the Transformers: Legends game that is is coming soon! They have posted an image of a certain bug looking robot with the caption: "Can you guess who this character is? One hint: it's a Decepticon!" Fans in the know easily identify this guy as Transformers Decepticon Chop Chop, one of the other Insecticons. Get a look at the image below for the full reveal. Read the Full News Story Here

Thanks to YouTube member CybertronXStudios who has posted a video showing us a brand new Kre-O Transformers Micro Changers TV Commercial. Get a look at the latest Combiners in toy line in massive battle scene and more. View the full article

The Toys R Us Singapore pages has posted an announcement and image about the release of the exclusive Masterpieces. Be the first to own the Hasbro Transformers Masterpiece Soundwave (Comes with 5 Cassettes - Laserbeak, Rumble, Ravage, Frenzy & Buzzsaw) & Acid Storm. Pre-order both Soundwave & Acid Storm and receive an additional 100 Star Points! Visit your nearest Toys'R'Us outlet today and pre-order before the stocks run out. Terms & Conditions apply for the pre-order. View the full article

The official Facebook page has posted some new official images of the KRE-O Transformers KREON Micro-Changer Combiners: Menasor and Computron. Get a look at theese figure that will coming soon including: Dragstrip, Deadend, Breakdown, Afterburner, Lightspeed, Scattershot, Strafe, and Motormaster. See all of the new Kreons in the combines, robot and alternate vehicle modes now. Read the Full News Story Here

Todd Matthy has posted a lengthy interview with writer Ron Friedman about his experiences in writing Transformers The Movie, as well as his background in other TV writing and his personal experiences that led him to fight against killing off Optimus Prime. This is a great read for anyone with an interest in the behind the scenes action of shows and movies they enjoy. Check out an excerpt and link to the full interview below! Read the Full News Story Here

USA Today does it again with the first look at Transformers 4 Age of Extinction First Looks at Grimlock, Optimus Prime, Drift, Lockdown and other actions figures for the 18 Autobot, Decepticon and Dinobot characters in the new movie. Get a look at our first view of the Chomp and Stomp Grimlock ($79.99, August), Mega One-Step Bumblebee ($29.99, August), and the e One-Step Changers assortment ($9.99 each, available in May). Read the Full News Story Here

Just announced this morning by Unique Toys is Ordin (Romanian for Order?), who is an homage to Generation 1 Abominus. This seems to specifically be an homage to Abominus as he appeared in the Dreamwave Productions comics. The first member is Troll, their version of Blot. Up for preorder now, Troll becomes the leg of Ordin. Due in October. Ordin stands 37 centimeters (14.5 inches) tall, about the size of MMC Feral Rex. http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=UQT10013&mode=retail