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We have new official images of the Transformers Cap Bots From Takara Tomy. The new images show the previously reported transforming baseball caps in full color. Get a look at the Autobots Optimus Prime and Decepticon Megatron styled figures. The robot modes transform from Super Deformed (SD) style figures into hat and back again. The figures will be selling for 1890 JPY / $25 USD with a release date of December 15, 2012 in Japan and very likely a number of other online retailers in the USA and Europe. Check out the images of both Cap Bots now. Read the Full News Story Here

Vortex brings us the the mid-point in the Combaticon series. I have to admit, Vortex has always been something of a non-entity to me. Swindle is of course Swindle, and Blast Off is the one who figuratively and sometimes literally looks down on everyone else. Brawl is the one whose personality the other characters don't even care about, and Onslaught is the one who does all the planning. Which leaves Vortex as ...that helicopter dude? Well, I guess it at least gives him some sort of distinction among the other Decepticons, right? Read the Full News Story Here

Everyone remembers Swindle above all the other Combaticons. He is so fixated on accumulating wealth that there's nothing he won't try to sell off to the highest bidder. Granted, it's not the deepest characterization, but in the days of the G1 cartoon you took what precious nuggets you were given. And that means there will be people who want a representation of the character without necessarily an intent to build Bruticus. There might be generally better way to accomplish that, though. Read the Full News Story Here

Greetings SourceFans! Great news! Make Toys Green Giant is finally instock! We'll also be receiving Revoltech - Sci-Fi #040 - Optimus Prime this week. We have updated photos of Studio Beelzeboss - Generations Red Alert & Classics Sideswipe Kit, TFC Toys - Project Uranos, and Masterpiece MP-12 Sideswipe along with many new preorders. New Recruits, a New Source Article, Interview and Review, and so much more... in this week's SourceNews! Read the Full News Story Here

Takara Tomy have updated their official web site with news and an image announcing a new ansformers Arms Micro photo contest. Beginning on October 1, 2012 through November 28, 2012 fans can submit photos to contest in in two categories: Senior for ages 13 and up and Junior for ages 12 and under. Takara is offering many cool prizes including a Lucky Draw AM Optumus Prime, gold and silver Arms Microns and more. Read the Full News Story Here

Some new looks via TFC Toys of the Uranus Project Blackbird action figure that is aptly modeled after the SR-71 jet plane. This figure is said to the be a homage to the G1 Silverbolt character of the six member combining team that pays homage to the Superion combiner robot. The tiny images offer just a hint at some of the modes the figure is made for including his several views of his robot and a look alternate jet vehicle mode. Read the Full News Story Here

Autobase Aichi has have posted a review in-language with images if the Transformers Prime exclusive Shining RA campaign. Based on the R.A. Arms Micron figures that were included in the AM-04 Ratchet set. Special Rainbow Shield colors are being offered in clear plastic purple, yellow, red, and green. Beginning September 29th, fans in Japan can shop at participating retail shops that carry the Transformers Prime Arms Micron figures to get these figures. See them all collected together thanks to the ever stylin' Snakas. Read the Full News Story Here

Thanks to Planet Iacon who have posted some In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Ultimate Giftset that was originally slated as a Wal-Mart exclusive but has since been released as an online. Get a look at the figures out of box showing off the Combat Hero Prime repaint that pays homage to the unreleased G2 Combat Hero Optimus prime figure that was a to be repaint of the Hero Optimus Prime mold. Also get a look at the repainted Jazz figure and legion toys Thundercracker and Motorbreath included in the set. Check out the images for more details on this release. Read the Full News Story Here

Toys Daily have posted a handful of new in-hand images showing off the Sci-Fi Revoltech Series No. 040 Optimus Prime DX action figure that is just out in Japan. This guy comes with the Jetwing that debuted in the Dark of the Moon movie that has us salivating. Optimus Prime DX is shown in many positions with and without his gear on for a nice overview of the production release. While this figure may not transform, Revoltech has again made up for it in other ways with detailed sculpting, great articulation and loads of great accessories. Read the Full News Story Here

The Maketoys Giant Type-61 giftset is shipping to fans as we speak. Thanks to images posted over at Planet Iacon we get a look at the unboxing of this ultimate redux of the G1 Devastator character that includes the whole team packed into a single box. What most interesting is an image from the box showing a couple of hints at what in the works for this mold next. As expected, there is a G2 variant Yellow named Chaos Awakening. Also shown is he Mobine figure that looks to nearing release. Read the Full News Story Here