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Rumor - Masterpiece Grimlock to be Re-released by Hasbro Asia?

Date: Saturday, March 2nd 2013 1:01pm CST
Category: Rumors
Posted by: LOST Cybertronian | Credit(s): Toymall_Malaysia

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We have a new rumor considering a Hasbro Asia re-release of Masterpiece Grimlock. New Seibertron member Toymall_Malaysia posted the following message in the Energon Pub.

Toymall_Malaysia wrote:Greetings fellow Transfans.

Today, i receive note from my distributor that Hasbro Asia are to release Takara MP8 Grimlock again at the end of July this year.

It will be identical to previous releases, with no changes or extra added.


Price will be 680MYR, which is roughly $220.00

We will take this as a rumor for now but fear not, we are looking into other sources to confirm this news. Stay here at Seibertron.com and we will keep you posted when we have more information.

Generations Grimlock Being Remolded Into Beast Wars Megatron?

Date: Monday, February 11th 2013 5:32am CST
Categories: Toy News, Rumors
Posted by: LOST Cybertronian | Credit(s): AC Toys

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There is an interesting test shot that has shown up on AC Toys of Generations Fall of Cybertron Grimlock. What makes this test shot interesting is the fact that it features a different head that is very reminiscent of Beast Wars Megatron. Could we have a Beast Wars Megatron remold in store for the future? Perhaps even a small step into Generations Beast Wars toys?

Gregg Berger In Transformers Prime?

Date: Friday, July 27th 2012 6:01pm CDT
Categories: Cartoon News, Event News, Rumors, Game News, People News
Posted by: El Duque | Credit(s): CBR

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CBR just posted an article covering Activision's SDCC 2012 Transformers: Fall of Cybertron panel, which featured voice actors Peter Cullen, Nolan North, and Gregg Berger. During the panel North mentions working with Cullen and Berger on both Transformers: Fall of Cybertron and Transformers Prime. As usual this should be taken with the normal grain of salt until officially confirmed, but IDW did announce a Dinobot tie-in comic for Transformers Prime season three and Grimlock, who Berger is famous for voicing, is a very high profile character at the moment thanks to Transformers: Fall of Cybertron. Will Berger be joining Transformers Prime? If so, will he voice Grimlock or an all new character?

The full article can be found by clicking here.

Berger spoke about voicing Grimlock, stating in the Dinobot's voice that he was "driven by aggression!" Without any filters to get in the way, Grimlock's strength has a great capacity, even if it's slightly out of his control. Berger thought it was incredible role for an actor to play. He also did a little bit of "Me king!" in Grimlock voice, much to the delight of the crowd, while explaining what a great ally he was to the Autobots team.

North, the iconic voice of Nathan Drake from the "Uncharted" games, explained how much fun it was voicing both Autobot (Cliffjumper) and Decepticon (Bruticus), changing tones for each character. He jokingly poked at Berger in his Bruticus voice, similar to his Grimlock role. He also felt honored to watch Berger and Cullen work, both on this project and the animated "Transformers Prime" series.

Rumor: Transformers Animated Toyline - Gone For Good?

Date: Friday, March 26th 2010 12:33am CDT
Categories: Cartoon News, Toy News, Rumors
Posted by: Blurrz | Credit(s): TFormers

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We've had a lot of rumors this month, and another one has come out of the pipes. While rumors tend to bring happiness along with them, this one has the opposite effect. We regretfully inform everyone that Hasbro might have just shut down the Transformers Animated toy line for good. As reported by TFormers, one of their members got a response from Hasbro in regards to Transformers Animated inquiries. This was the response.

Thank you for contacting Hasbro, Inc. regarding the Transformers Animated Blackout and Thundercracker. We appreciate your interest in our company and products.

Regrettably, both products have recently been discontinued. We are, therefore, unable to assist you in identifying retail markets which may still have this product in inventory nor do we have any available for direct sale.

Although they are no longer in our current product line, you may still be able to find them in retail stores. Some of the retail stores that carry Hasbro products include Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, Kmart, and Target.

We apologize for any inconvenience. We hope you and your family will enjoy Hasbro products for many years to come.

Now what exactly does this mean for us? Animated has been discontinued since the spring of 2009. The remaining figures we were anticipating were meant to be store exclusives, much like Toys 'R' Us with Arcee and Cybertron Mode Ratchet. Does this also mean that the presumed store exclusives have been discontinued?

The remaining Hasbro Animated figures are listed below.

Thundercracker
Blackout
Rodimus Minor
Ironhide
Vortex Blurr
Fugitive Waspinator
Wingblade Optimus Prime
Toxic Oil Slick
Mudbuster Bulkhead
Hydrodive Bumblebee
Golfire Grimlock

Whether there is truth to this rumor or simply a misunderstanding, we'll be the first ones to update everyone on the official confirmation. What's your opinion on the situation? Feel free to sound off your opinion in the Energon Pub!

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Interview With Takara Tomy Designer Hirinori Kobayashi--Hints At Next Masterpiece Figure?

Date: Wednesday, November 25th 2009 9:31am CST
Categories: Toy News, Rumors, People News
Posted by: Tigertrack | Credit(s): TFormers.com

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Masterpiece Transformers news has been on our minds recently. With the new images of the Black Convoy repaint of Masterpiece Prime, and the upcoming release of the Grimlock special edition (comic colors), fans are trying to guess the future of the Masterpiece line.

An interview with the designer of the upcoming Revenge of the Fallen 'Buster Prime', Hirinori Kobayashi, shares some insight into the design process, designers not always being happy with what the company ends up producing, and a possible hint at what the next Masterpiece figure is.

"He (referring to Hirinori) was in charge of all Masterpiece products, except for MP-3. He again hints of the new MP next year 2010, which has a significance to Transformers. ("2010" is s Japanese title for G1 season 3.)"

You can read the rest of the translated interview at Tformers.com, and come on back over to discuss what you think this clue leads to in the 'hunt for the next masterpiece figure'.

My guess...





Make your own predictions below!


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Postponement of Takara Transformers Device Label

Date: Saturday, August 22nd 2009 9:26am CDT
Categories: Toy News, Rumors, Collectables
Posted by: Mach | Credit(s): Autobase Aichi

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According to Japanese Transformers fan site Autobase Aichi, the release date of Takara Device Label has been postponed.

Initially the release date was set for September 2009. It appears that the new projected release dates will push these items back for at least another month.


New release date:
USB Tigatron & Jaguar (Ravage) - 24 October 2009
Grimlock & Dinasour (Trypticon) mouse - 28 November 2009
USB Hub Soundblaster - 19 December 2009

To view the original post on this, click the following link: http://snakas.blog95.fc2.com/blog-entry-788.html

RUMOR: Transformers Animated toy line... cancelled?

Date: Thursday, February 26th 2009 11:44am CST
Categories: Toy News, Rumors
Posted by: Nekoman | Credit(s): TFArchive, Wal*Mart.com

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Rumors of the current status of the Transformers Animated cartoon have been flying around the net like wildfire, and as we reported here, the Goldfire Grimlock and Hydro Dive Bumblebee voyagers have been cancelled. Now there’s rumors that the entire Transformers Animated toy line may be seeing it’s last days at retail.

TFVanguard, a poster at TFArchive said this:

Both the local Targets and local Wal*Marts (Colorado Springs, CO) have marked the Transformers: Animated line as canceled and won't be stocking up any new figures for it past what has already shipped. That means that the March/April waves won't be showing up at all in these stores.

Oddly, Universe seems to be continuing even as the seasonal reset makes a ton of room for the Revenge figures beginning to surface.

Unfortunately, the Hasbro rep checking the Wal*Mart aisles didn't really know what to make of the changes, as she knew about upcoming figures, but also confirmed that retailers were 'dumping' the Animated line.

This would also make it seem that retailers have more interest in the upcoming Transformers Revenge of The Fallen toy line, and do not wish to have old stock lingering on shelves when it comes out.

Additionally, Wal*Mart.com has their exclusive Transformers Animated value sets along with more Transformers Animated products currently on clearance at ridiculous mark downs. Coincidence? It would seem unlikely.

Is Transformers Animated over, and what is the fate of the Animated Arcee figure shown at Toy Fair? Discuss this and more in The Energon Pub forums.

RUMORS: Next MP Confirmed? Next Alternity is Megatron?

Date: Sunday, October 12th 2008 10:49am CDT
Categories: Toy News, Rumors
Posted by: Down_Shift | Credit(s): Sparkplug of SGCollect

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Well folks, throw on your hard had and lets take a trip to the Rumor Mill.

Sparkplug of SGCollect has some information that should be shared with everyone.

Confirmed: MP-08 Grimlock 13000 Yen

ETA: March 2009


The other rumor is that the next in the Alternity line is Destron Leader Megatron featuring Nissan Fairlady Z. This figure, like Convoy, comes in two colors. Silver and Blue.

No date or price range is given and I'm sure more that one fan wants the Nissan Fairlady Z mold, if true, to be Prowl, Streak and Smokescreen.

So what do you, the fan think? Is this true, or like the title says, just a rumor?

Feel free to discuss it by clicking the Discuss button above.

To see the original thread, click here

Transformers Universe Special Editions?

Date: Monday, September 22nd 2008 5:28am CDT
Categories: Toy News, Rumors
Posted by: i_amtrunks | Credit(s): Comus of ACToys

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Pictures of two new, so far as yet unmentioned repaints have been posted by ACToys user Comus.

These repaints are of the recently released Optimus Prime and Megatron from the Classics Ultimate Battle two-pack. Both repaints are more faithful to their G1 selves, but that is not the only difference for these figures.

The packaging features black and white art of the characters on matte black boxes, more alike to the recently released Music Label Soundwave and Frenzy Rumble, than anything previously seen in the Classics/Universe line.
Silver text on the boxes indicate that these two figures are "Transformers Universe Special Edition 01" and "Transformers Universe Special Edition 02".

To add further intrigue, both boxes preview yet another character to be released in this "Special Edition" series, "SE-03 Dragstip (a repaint of Classics Mirage), and SE-04 Overkill (a repaint of Classics Grimlock), both in similar black and white character art.

You can check out some of the images below, or all the images by clicking here.

Canadian TF Release Dates

Date: Wednesday, June 11th 2008 7:49am CDT
Categories: Toy News, Rumors
Posted by: Down_Shift | Credit(s): GMfan101 of Cybertron.ca

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Some new new information has been revealed thanks to our friends over at Cybertron.ca.

According to GMfan101 Cybertron.ca has learned of ballpark release dates for Animated, Universe, Crossovers and whats left of the Movie figures. They even have information about store exclusives.

Transformers Animated Deluxe Class
Wave-|Name----------------------|Retail Price|Release Date|Status|
1-----|Cybertron Optimus Prime----|$14.99----|May 2008---|RELEASED
1-----|Prowl----------------------|$14.99----|May 2008---|RELEASED
1-----|Bumblebee-----------------|$14.99----|May 2008---|RELEASED
1-----|Lockdown------------------|$14.99----|May 2008---|RELEASED
2-----|Ratchet--------------------|$14.99----|May 2008---|RELEASED
2-----|Blackarachnia--------------|$14.99----|May 2008---|RELEASED
3-----|Snarl----------------------|$14.99----|August 2008|N/A
3-----|Oil Slick--------------------|$14.99----|August 2008|N/A
3-----|Soundwave----------------|$14.99----|August 2008|N/A
3-----|Jazz-----------------------|$14.99----|August 2008|N/A
4-----|Swoop---------------------|$14.99----|August 2008|N/A
4-----|Sentinel Prime--------------|$14.99----|August 2008|N/A
4-----|Elite Guard Bumblebee------|$14.99----|August 2008|N/A
------|Blurr-----------------------|$14.99----|Unknown----|N/A
------|Prowl (with Samurai Armor)-|$14.99----|Unknown----|N/A
------|Swindle--------------------|$14.99----|Unknown----|N/A

Transformer Animated Voyager Class
Wave-|Name----------------------|Retail Price|Release Date|Status|
1-----|Bulkhead-------------------|$29.99----|May 2008---|RELEASED
1-----|Starscream----------------|$29.99----|May 2008---|RELEASED
1-----|Cybertron Megatron--------|$29.99----|May 2008---|RELEASED
2-----|Optimus Prime--------------|$29.99----|June 2008--|N/A
3-----|Grimlock-------------------|$29.99----|June 2008---|N/A
3-----|Lugnut---------------------|$29.99----|June 2008--|N/A
4-----|Blitzwing-------------------|$29.99----|October 2008|N/A
------|Jetfire----------------------|$29.99----|Unknown----|N/A
------|Jetstorm--------------------|$29.99----|Unknown----|N/A
------|Skywarp--------------------|$29.99----|Unknown----|N/A
------|Wreck-gar------------------|$29.99----|Unknown----|N/A

Transformer Animated Leader Class
Wave-|Name----------------------|Retail Price|Release Date|Status|
1-----|Bulkhead-------------------|$59.99----|August 2008|N/A
1-----|Megatron------------------|$59.99----|August 2008|N/A
2-----|Ultra Magnus---------------|$59.99----|August 2008|N/A

Transformers Animated Supreme Class
Wave-|Name---------------------------|Retail Price|Release Date|Status|
1-----|Roll Out Command Optimus Prime-|$79.99----|August 2008-|N/A
2-----|Omega Supreme-----------------|$79.99----|Unknown----|N/A

Transformers Animated Activators
Wave-|Name---------------------------|Retail Price|Release Date---|Status|
1-----|Bumblebee----------------------|$9.99-----|July 2008-------|N/A
1-----|Bulkhead------------------------|$9.99-----|July 2008-------|N/A
1-----|Starscream---------------------|$9.99-----|July 2008-------|N/A
2-----|Lockdown-----------------------|$9.99-----|September 2008|N/A
2-----|Optimus Prime-------------------|$9.99-----|September 2008|N/A
3-----|Ratchet-------------------------|$9.99-----|October 2008---|N/A
3-----|Patrol Bumblebee----------------|$9.99-----|October 2008---|N/A

Transformers Animated Bumper Battlers
Wave-|Name---------------------------|Retail Price|Release Date----|Status|
1-----|Optimus Prime-------------------|$12.99----|July 2008-------|N/A
1-----|Ratchet-------------------------|$12.99----|July 2008-------|N/A
1-----|Bumblebee----------------------|$12.99----|July 2008-------|N/A
2-----|Bulkhead------------------------|$12.99----|September 2008-|N/A
2-----|Jazz----------------------------|$12.99----|September 2008-|N/A

Transformer Animated Special Assortments
Name------------------------|Retail Price|Release Date|Status|
The Battle Begins DVD 2-pack |Unknown--|June 2008---|N/A
Megatron & Optimus Prime----|---------- |------------ |

Transformers Universe Deluxe Class
Wave-|Name----------------------|Retail Price|Release Date|Status|
1-----|Prowl----------------------|$14.99----|June 2008---|N/A
1-----|Sunstreaker----------------|$14.99----|June 2008---|N/A
1-----|Tankor---------------------|$14.99----|June 2008---|N/A
2-----|Acid Storm-----------------|$14.99----|July 2008---|N/A
2-----|Galvatron------------------|$14.99----|July 2008---|N/A
3-----|Ironhide--------------------|$14.99----|August 2008|N/A
3-----|Sideswipe------------------|$14.99----|August 2008|N/A
3-----|Silverstreak----------------|$14.99----|August 2008|N/A

Transformers Universe Voyager Class
Wave-|Name----------------------|Retail Price|Release Date|Status|
1-----|Blaster---------------------|$29.99----|August 2008|N/A
1-----|Heavy Load----------------|$29.99----|August 2008|N/A
2-----|Dropshot-------------------|$29.99----|August 2008|N/A
2-----|Blades---------------------|$29.99----|August 2008|N/A

Transformers Universe Ultra Class
Wave-|Name----------------------|Retail Price|Release Date|Status|
1-----|Powerglide-----------------|$39.99----|August 2008|N/A
1-----|Onslaught------------------|$39.99----|August 2008|N/A
2-----|Silverbolt------------------|$39.99----|August 2008|N/A

Transformers Universe Legends Class
Wave-|Name----------------------|Retail Price|Release Date|Status|
1-----|Onslaught------------------|$6.99-----|August 2008|N/A
1-----|Red Alert-------------------|$6.99-----|August 2008|N/A
1-----|Starscream----------------|$6.99-----|August 2008|N/A
2-----|Jazz-----------------------|$6.99-----|August 2008|N/A
2-----|Hound---------------------|$6.99-----|August 2008|N/A
2-----|Megatron------------------|$6.99-----|August 2008|N/A

Transformers Universe Robot Heroes
Wave-|Name----------------------|Retail Price|Release Date|Status|
1-----|Megatron vs Rattrap--------|$8.99-----|July 2008---|N/A
1-----|Blackarachnia vs Chettor----|$8.99-----|July 2008---|N/A
1-----|Galvatron vs Sunstreaker----|$8.99-----|July 2008---|N/A
1-----|Blitzwing vs Hound----------|$8.99-----|July 2008---|N/A
2-----|Rumble vs Arcee------------|$8.99-----|July 2008---|N/A
2-----|Waspinator vs Rhinox--------|$8.99-----|July 2008---|N/A
2-----|Tarantulas vs Optimus Primal |$8.99-----|July 2008---|N/A
3-----|Thrust vs Blaster------------|$8.99-----|August 2008|N/A
3-----|Kickback vs Ironhide---------|$8.99-----|August 2008|N/A
3-----|Megatron vs Silverbolt-------|$8.99-----|Augest 2008|N/A

25th Anniversary Optimus Prime
Retail Price: Unknown, Release Date: Unknown, Status:N/A

Marvel Transformers
Wave-|Name----------------------|Retail Price|Release Date|Status|
1-----|Iron Man-------------------|$19.99----|June 2008--|N/A
1-----|Hulk------------------------|$19.99----|June 2008--|N/A
1-----|Spider-man-----------------|$19.99----|June 2008--|N/A
1-----|Venom---------------------|$19.99----|June 2008--|N/A

Transformers Movie Scout Class
Wave-|Name----------------------|Retail Price|Release Date---|Status|
4-----|Crosshairs------------------|$9.99-----|May 2008-----|RELEASED
4-----|Storm Surge----------------|$9.99-----|May 2008-----|RELEASED
4-----|Warpath--------------------|$9.99-----|May 2008-----|RELEASED
5-----|Backtrack-------------------|$9.99-----|Unknown-----|N/A
5-----|Gunbarrel-------------------|$9.99-----|Unknown-----|N/A
5-----|Reverb----------------------|$9.99-----|Unknown-----|N/A

Transformers Movie Deluxe Class
Wave-|Name----------------------|Retail Price|Release Date---|Status|
9-----|Stealth Bumblebee----------|$14.99----|May 2008-----|RELEASED
9-----|Salvage--------------------|$14.99----|May 2008-----|RELEASED
10----|Premium Bumblebee---------|$14.99----|June 2008-----|N/A
10----|Premium Jazz---------------|$14.99----|June 2008-----|N/A
10----|Premium Barricade----------|$14.99----|June 2008-----|N/A

Transformers Movie Voyager Class
Wave-|Name----------------------|Retail Price|Release Date|Status|
5-----|First Strike Optimus Prime---|$29.99----|May 2008---|RELEASED
5-----|Evac-----------------------|$29.99----|May 2008---|RELEASED
5-----|Offroad Ironhide------------|$29.99----|May 2008---|RELEASED
5-----|Incinerator-----------------|$29.99----|May 2008---|RELEASED
6-----|Premium Ironhide-----------|$29.99----|June 2008---|N/A
6-----|Premium Blackout-----------|$29.99----|June 2008---|N/A

Transformers Movie Leader Class
Wave-|Name----------------------|Retail Price|Release Date---|Status|
4-----|Nightwatch Optimus Prime--|$59.99----|April 2008-------|RELEASED
5-----|Deep Desert Brawl----------|$59.99----|June 2008------|N/A
6-----|Premium Optimus Prime-----|$59.99----|May 2008-------|RELEASED
6-----|Premium Megatron----------|$59.99----|May 2008------|RELEASED

This is a very big treat for Canadian Transformers fans. With this information available now, it will be interesting to see what is shown and revealed at the Canadian Transformers Convention - TFCon coming up on June 21st.