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ACToys member andyanapple has posted a pictorial review of his extensive makeover of the Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Dragon Hunter Optimus Prime Ultimate class figure. Taking clues from the cartoon character rendering. Optimus Prime has been reworked from head to toe. The lack luster paint scheme has been redone with extensive detailing, The head has been updated with a new faceplate and much more that literally transforms the Transformer into a near master piece. View the full article

Third party toy makers Cubex have posted some new images of their Masterpiece scale homage to the G1 Huffer character project. The new images shows off the robot mode and alternate modes along with comparison shots of with other MP scale action figures. For those who thought the figure might be too big, it appears Cubex have managed to scale the Mini-bot proportionally to his MP brothers quite well. See the images below for the full details. View the full article

Transformers Collectors Club has sent out an email announcing they have a very limited number of the 2013 Comic Con GI Joe and Transformers The Epic Conclusion Vehicle/Figure sets from Hasbro. They are offering this set to both Transformer and GI Joe lub members ONLY. In order to be fair to everyone due to the limited number we received. They will be holding a a lottery drawing for the opportunity to purchase this set. Read the full details on how to get yours. View the full article

Thanks to Robotkingdom who have posted an image of the Transformers Generations IDW Deluxe class figures that have just arrived in Hong Kong. Shown are Trailbreaker, Alpha Trion, Megatron and Bumblebee. This is a good sign that these figures will be arriving in the USA before long. Check out the image below for a look at the new toys in the package. You can order these now at robotkingdom.com View the full article

Some of the most exotic Transformers come from KOrea, "KO" as in Knock Off. The toys are often bigger and always painted with strange colors. One of these is the Jumbo Machinder Godmaster Transformation Robot that has surfaced on ebay. A remake of the Overlord figure. At roughly 18 inch tall, he's been cast in funky red, white, blue and black colors. Has Targetmasters with no where to put them. Most of all, And a new Max Fighter mode with a drill on the front. Enjoy a laugh at the uber rare Overload KOrean style. View the full article

Some of the most exotic Transformers come from KOrea, "KO" as in Knock Off. The toys are often bigger and always painted with strange colors. One of these is the Jumbo Machinder Godmaster Transformation Robot that has surfaced on ebay. A remake of the Overlord figure. At roughly 18 inch tall, he's been cast in funky red, white, blue and black colors. Has Targetmasters with no where to put them. Most of all, And a new Max Fighter mode with a drill on the front. Enjoy a laugh at the uber rare Overload KOrean style. View the full article

DOH! It appears that Hasbro's SDCC exclusive GI Joe meets Transformers has landed them in court with a law suit from Robotech distributors Harmony Gold-USA. Court House News is reporting: "G.I. Joe and the Transformers ... The Epic Conclusion" violates Harmony Gold-USA's copyright license on the animated Japanese TV series (1982-84) from which the epic conflict originated. Harmony Gold claims in Federal Court that was filed on July 22, 2013. View the full article

DOH! It appears that Hasbro's SDCC exclusive GI Joe meets Transformers has landed them in court with law suit from Harmony Gold-USA. Court House News is reporting: "G.I. Joe and the Transformers ... The Epic Conclusion" violates Harmony Gold-USA's copyright license on the animated Japanese TV series (1982-84) from which the epic conflict originated. Harmony Gold claims in Federal Court that was filed with a date of July 22, 2012. View the full article

Art Storm's Super Deformed (SD) EM Gokin 08 Mugen Calibur and EM Alloy 01 Mugen Calibur that pay homage to the Generation 1 Roadbuster character have been listed on Amazon Japan. The SD EM Gokin 08 Mugen Calibur will be sold for 5,040 yen / $53 USD in February 2014 with the EM Alloy 01 Mugen Calibur priced at 7,329 yen / $78 USD to be offered in December 2013. Check out the images below. View the full article

Thanks to Robotkingdom who have posted an image of the Transformers Generations IDW Deluxe class figures that have just arrived in Hong Kong. Shown are Trailcutter, Alpha Trion, Megatron and Bumblebee. This is a good sign that these figures will be arriving in the USA before long. Check out the image below for a look at the new toys in the package. You can order these now at robotkingdom.com View the full article