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Thanks to YouTube member Thefanfaction who has posted a hand-cammed video of a new Transformers Prime Weaponiser TV Commercial that has just started circulation on the air. The spot arm up saying the New Transformers Weaponsizers are Ready for Battle with animated and IRL action shots highlighting such features as the new quick draw cannons. These figures are out in stores now. Watch the commercial for the full Weaponization. Read the Full News Story Here

Following up on the news of Tomica's released new Transformers die-cast vehicles, we have images and confirmation via Amazon Japan and FMH they will be Transformers Prime toys featuring the No. 147 Optimus Prime truck cab and the No. 142 Bumblebee. These 1:64 scale collectible cars are part of the Tomica's long running "Toys Dream" series. The figures will be selling for an MSPR of 630 JPY / $8.00 USD with a release date set for December 28, 2012. Read the Full News Story Here

Last issue saw Ironhide and the Dinobots setting out to the wilds of Cybertron in search of the Aerialbots, and left off on Ironhide being suddenly set upon by his raging companions. In issue 9 we follow along that thread and start to get a notion of what's happening in the wilderness and to anyone who ventures too far from the city. Meanwhile in civilization, the political drama is the least of Bumblebee's problems... Read the Full News Story Here

The plot thickens as Regeneration One #83 continues the story of Megatron's Earth, and shows the full cost of Optimus Prime's attempts to cling to a peace that was not as solid as he believed it to be. As before, the team that finished off the Marvel run are in place: Simon Furman scripts, Andrew Wildman pencils, and Stephen Baskerville inks. They're joined by John-Paul Bove on colors, and Chris Mowry doing lettering. Continue to full review Read the Full News Story Here

The official APS-01 Striker Optimus Prime site has been updated with some more images showing the intimate details of Asian market exclusive action figure. The toy based on the Dark Of The Moon Striker Optimus Prime is up-close to better view metallic paint applications, as well as the chrome grill, and close up details of the battle blades that have been added to this set. The limited edition figure will released in Asia only, excluding Japan, on September 28th of this month. See all the images and details below. Read the Full News Story Here

Thanks to ACToys who have posted some new images showing us more angles on the recently announced release of the Takara Tomy Transformers DOTM Dark Energon Edition Megatron Leader Class toy. This figure is repaint of the Revenge Of The Fallen Leader Class Megatron. Check all the images of the dark leader Megatron figure after the jump. Read the Full News Story Here

Star Diamond has three new not-Kre-o sets out. These are larger sets than their first wave, and sell for about $25-$30 each. Unlike the first wave, which were directly inspired by movie characters, these seem to be generic Transforming robots. Doom Fighter: Hurrican Warrior: Mirage Fighters:

The Transformers Collectors Club have released an First look at TFSS characters in comic action with a two page preview of the "A Flash Forward" comic Epilog that delves into the next year's story said to follow the events of "Transformers Invasion" that they will be switching the TCC Magazine over to beginning with Issue #48, but they have decided to let us have a sneak peek now with all the TFSS mania going on. Read the Full News Story Here

IGN's YouTube channel have released an exclusive Transformers Prime from Episode 44 "New Recruit" preview. The one solves the mystery of the new Autobot with a full reveal on-screen of none other than Smokescreen. You can see the full episode on The Hub Friday at 7:30 PM - check local listings for station. Watch the video with Autobot Smokescreen after the jump. Read the Full News Story Here

As we reported previously, BBTS have posted images for the G2 themed Hasbro Exclusive Transformers Ultimate Gift Set. This was the one previously reported as a WalMart exclusive but now seems to be a mass market offering. Check out the images of Transformers Reveal the Shield redecos of Deluxes G2 Optimus Prime and Jazz, and Legends Starscream and Optimus Prime, you may be in luck this Fall. The Legends Starscream will be redecorated as Thundercracker and Optiumus Prime will be redecorated as Motormaster. Read the Full News Story Here