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ROBOTKINGDOM .COM Newsletter #1204 Hi, Here is a quick update from www.robotkingdom.com. Perfect Effect PE-12 AFX Assault Force X. Pre-order. available late October 2012. Takara Transformers Asia Exclusive Henkei Ultra Magnus. Pre-order. available late September/early October 2012. Calibre Transformers DOTM Optimus Prime. Pre-order. available 4th Quarter 2012. Calibre Transformers DOTM Bumblebee. Pre-order. available 4th Quarter 2012. Hasbro Transformers Fall of Cybertron - Soundwave & Soundblaster Set of 2. Pre-order. available December 2012. And more listed after the jump. Read the Full News Story Here

Thanks to Zap2it who have released a new listing for the upcoming Transformers Prime cartoon "Legacy." The posted episode description gives us some insights on what what's coming from show that airs on Friday September 21, 2012: "Jack is paired off with a new partner; Megatron tries to keep Optimus from discovering the existence of a legendary weapon." Stay tuned for more Prime updates as they happen.Read the Full News Story Here

TFsource let us know that today Takara/Tomy finally confirmed the release of the highly anticipated and predicted line of Generations toys! They will likely feature slightly different color schemes, metallic paint apps and new packaging. Pictures are supposed to come within a few days. The retail price in Japan is 2980 yen + tax (approximately $40 US). Check out the listings now available for pre-orders for Jazz and Optimus Prime. Read the Full News Story Here

Amazon Japan have posted many official Tranformers images of the Takara Tomy products we have been seeing making the rounds in Asian publications. These images offer us big clear views of the upcoming Transformers Prime action figures including Arms Micron Gaia Unicron and AM-21 Arms Master Optimus Prime separately and combined. They are some interesting toys to say the least. Check out the images after the jump. Read the Full News Story Here

The Transformers Collectors Club have posted an update on their Facebook page with some details about the service. They are reminding everyone the sign up period ends at midnight central time on September 10, 2012. Additionally, they are reminding people to who plated orders to check the FSS web site, NOT the club store site. Most importantly for people looking to order single figures. There will be a small number of single figures ordered for the club store. Subscribing to get the figures you is suggested. Read the complete update after the jump. Read the Full News Story Here

At Comic-Con, the Transformers team announced that the Transformers Prime First Edition action figure line would be made available at Toys R Us. We�re excited to share with you that BigBadToyStore.com and Entertainment Earth will also carry the line. BigBadToyStore.com will start pre-sell for their Dark Energon exclusive items that were announced at Comic-Con on September 1. Read the full list of what The Transformers Prime First Edition items that will be available at all three of these retailers after the jump. Read the Full News Story Here

The TFCC have posted yet another new image of the Transformers Subscription Service Decepticon Slipstream action figure. The new images added to their Facebook page shows off some better images of the robot and jet alternate vehicle modes. We get a much better look at her colors this time. The usage of the purple, metallic grey and blue-green works nicely on this lady with a blunt demeanor. Check out the image after the jump for the full look at the TFSS Slipstream figure. Read the Full News Story Here

Thanks to HITFIX wgi have posted a Tranformers Prime exclusive video clip for the "Out of the Past" episode that will be on The Hub next Friday. The preview gives is a look at Arcee who's stumbled upon a Decepticon plot that could threaten the safety of all of the Autobots. Watch the clip after the jump. Read the Full News Story Here

THE TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON digital comic continues! The creative minds at IDW Publishing and Hasbro unleash this 8-page thrill-ride that leads directly in to the smash-hit Fall of Cybertron video game from High Moon Studios, Activision, and Hasbro! Learn the fate of Dinobot-to-be Swoop and more with Transformers: Fall of Cybertron #2 Commentary w/ John Barber after the jump. Read the Full News Story Here

Thanks to ACTOY.net who has posted some in-hand images of the Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-12 Lambor / Sideswipe toy out of package, in his robot and alternate vehicle modes. These images definately give us a sense of scale Takara has employed in the newer MP action figures with more functionallity at a smaller size. View the images after the jump to see the in-hand images of Masterpiece MP-12 Lambor / Sideswipe. Read the Full News Story Here