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Check out the latest clip from the new game Transformers Fall of Cybertron in game play with walk through by Matt Tieger and the High Moon crew show off the way cool transforming aspects of the game. Watch the full clip after the jump. Read the Full News Story Here

The folks over at the official Transformers Fall of Cybertron Game page on facebook have let everyone know they just unlocked the demo level cap to level 8 in multiplayer. Everyone with the demo can jump back in to the game and try out the new weapons. If you are new to the demo, ne sure to check out singleplayer as well. Oh and they also let us know to keep look out for Perceptor and the rest of our cast in the full game 8.21. Check out the full image gallery of all the cool game promos from the Fall of Cybertron game after the jump. Read the Full News Story Here

According to a Takara Tomy post on Twitter, there will be a limited edition purple "Grape" Gari Robo-kun action figure. The figure based on Garigari-kun ("Mr. Crunchy"), a mascot for a brand of ice pop made by the Akagi Nyugyo Corporation in Japan, The Gari's mascot and Optimus Prime come together here for a special grape edition that is available exclusively from the Garigari-kun online store at a price of 2,310 yen / $20 USD. You can see the order page in-languarage now at garigarikun-shop.com Read the Full News Story Here

Thanks to Metor Opterations who have shared a large number of images from fan project turned Thrid Party maker Maiden Japan who are working on a mass production of their Junkion upgrade kits for the Transformers Generations Junkheap and or the Transformers Reveal the Shield Wreckgar action figures. This is a near complete makeover with upgrades for most every aspect of the figure to realize all the Junkion goodness. Rumor is these will be priced around $65 USD, but we'll have to wait for the final production details to say for sure. Check out the images after the jump for all the details on the kit. Read the Full News Story Here

Just out is a new video overview of the Transformers Cyberverse Optimus Maximus action figure. The toy that hosts other toys converts from giant robot mech suit to battle station and back again. The video shows off mode features lights, sounds and firing projectiles, enhancing the play experience. As well as how Maximus is equipped to hold up to sic of the Cyberverse Legion class toys and up to three Commander class action figures. Check out the video after the jump for the Optimus Maximus figure that will be out in Fall 2012. Read the Full News Story Here

Thanks to Ray over at Robotkingdom, we have some first looks at the Takara Tomy Transformers Prime Japan exclusive Terracon Bumblebee. This figure was sold only at the Toky Toy Show that just happened in Tokyo Japan. Get a look at the figure in the box for all the details on the dark Prime Bublebee action figure that is on pre-order for $39.90 USD now with a shipping date on August 10th 2012. Check out the pre-order page now to get yours at robotkingdom.com Read the Full News Story Here

Thanks to Metor Operations delivers yet more images from Maiden Japan who are offering a mass production release of of their Junkion upgrade kits for the Transformers Generations Junkheap and Reveal the Shield Wreckgar action figures. The new images show the unpainted testshots of the B-01 Kingtiger III kit. These are said to be "Final Testshots" that show everything on the toy when the kit if fully assembled. Check out the images after the jump for more looks at the B-01 Kingtiger III kit. Read the Full News Story Here

Thanks again to Robotkingdom, we have some first looks at the Takara Tomy Transformers Prime Japan release of the the Toys R Us Exclusive Voyager Battle Shield Optimus Prime action figure in the box. Transformers Prime Battle Shield Optimus Prime some with a set of Arms Microns that make the battle shield and paper trailer that will be included with the figure. The set is be available for preoder now for $69.90 with shipping beginning August 10, 2012. Place your order now at robotkingdom.com Read the Full News Story Here

Thanks to dy over at ACToys who has posted an image that appears to reveal two possible new releases for the Asian Transformers market next year. The image scanned from a magazine show two figures that will be offered as exclusives for Chinese New Year, February 2012. Shown are images of an Energon Optimus Prime and an Energon Omega Supreme that will have Year of the Snake designs much like we saw on Year of the Dragon Optimus Prime. That is all we have to go on at this time and fair to warn this my not be a sure thing. Stay tuned for more details as they are made available. Read the Full News Story Here

Following up on our previous post with part 1, we are pleased to report on the second part of e-HOBBY�s interview with Hidetsugu Yoshioka. The manga comic artist offers even more of his frank opinions on working with Transformers including the artistic techniques, characterization, and US comic writing. Check out the full part two interview after the jump for all the details. Read the Full News Story Here