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Thanks again to Youtube member Kuma-Style who has posted another of his fabulous video reviews, this time giving us the low down on the Hasbro USA released Toys R Us Exclusive Masterpiece Thundercracker action figure. Kuma-Style takes us through the full workout starting with gorgeous alternate jet mode on through to the transformation and robot mode. Get a look at the video and pictorial reviews after the jump. Read the Full News Story Here

Thanks to Snakas, there is news of more Movie Trilogy toys coming our way from the Dark of the Moon line. Just in are new details on two Leader Class figures including a Dark Energon Megatron and a Starscream toy. Megatron is a black and purple themed repaint of the Revenge of the Fallen Leader figure that will be offered in the updated Asia packaging. The new Starscream offering a repaint of the Hunt For The Decepticons release that pays homage to the G1 character with with his classic G1 theme being applied to the modern mold. Read the Full News Story Here

Does preorders work the same way as BBTS where you don't pay til the order is shipped or do you have to pre-pay like Amazon?

Details are just in about the next Transformers: Fall of Cybertron DLC pack. The second pack will be released will be the "Dinobot Destructor Pack." This the pack fans have been roaring about that unlocks the multiplayer mode to access the Dinobots characters Grimlock, Swoop, Slug (Slag), and Snarl. The DLC will be available for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC next Tuesday September 11, 2012 for a price that is yet to be determined. Check out some details The Verge have posted on creating the Dinbots for Transformers Fall of Cybertron with High Moon's Matt Tieger after the jump. Read the Full News Story Here

The Transformers Prime Episode #21 ''Alpha; Omega'' summary has been published on Zap2it. The information in the show that airs Friday September 28 is somewhat spoilerish as it jumps ahead far enough to reveal what Megatron's new toy is all about. Check out the summary after the jump for the full reveal. Read the Full News Story Here

Watch the TV Commercial for Transformers Bot Shots - Battle For The Matrix. BOT SHOTS are Born To Bash. Small Bots. Big Attitude. Battle Bot Shots online at www.bot-shots.com. Watch the new commercial for Transformers Bot Shots - Battle For The Matrix after the jump. Read the Full News Story Here

Thanks to our sponsor RobotKingdom who's posted some images of the Takara Transformers Asia Premium Series APS-01 Striker Optimus Prime action figure that is an upgraded reissue of the Takara Tomy Transformers 3 Dark of the Moon DA-28 Striker Optimus Prime figure on their pre-order page. Note the additons of a chrome grill, as well as other gray parts on the DA-28 have changed to silver, the overall brighter colors and more details from RobotKingdom after the jump. Read the Full News Story Here

Transformers artist Andrew Wildman has updated his blog, Wildwords, letting us know that he and Simon Furman have completed the script for Issue 83 which is said to contain "A whole host of amazement in this one." Andrew also lets us know his original artwork sale for the issue 80.5 panels are still available at his online shop. Read the full script warp from Simon Furman after the jump. Read the Full News Story Here

Gotta love the Transformers geeks at Takara Tomy who have posted a couple of images of the a Takara Tomy's Transformers Prime Arms Micron Robot they have assembled thanks to designer Mr Hasui. The translated caption reads: "By the way, about the same size as Bumblebee..." Gotta get them all to build your own Transformers Prime Arms Micron Robot that you can see after the jump. Read the Full News Story Here

We reported back in June that Amazon was going to offer the Chinese New Year exclusive Year of the Dragon Ultimate Optimus Prime. However, it looks like Toy R Us have taken up the release for the Canada markets. The figure listed to begin shipping on September 22, 2012 is available for pre-order now at a price of $99.99 CAD. Additionally, the order page at Amazon.com has been updated and is showing the figures as in-stock for $84.99 USD at amazon.com with free shipping. Read the Full News Story Here