Linkfest - Upcoming

The theme of this linkfest edition seems to be “upcoming” as there are a slew of new official and unofficial (but expensive) toys that are coming out in the next few months. All of them drool worthy, especially for G1 fans. The links includes galleries to Takara next wave of Masterpiece toys, Kreon Wallpaper, new TFC Toys, iGears and Mastermind Creations toys along with a review for a Hercules add-on.

Upcoming Takara MP Releases - MP-12 Lambor/Sideswipe | Red Alert, Soundwave | Video
Hit the link to look at the next new Masterpiece molds from Takara. Sideswipe and Red Alert is the smallest MP toy they have made yet as designed to be to scale to MP Prime and fit inside his trailer. The toys have been officially licensed by Lamborghini to give it that extra authentic look. The figures will be out by end of the year for around $90 each. Shockwave is getting the MP upgrade, retaining his classic boom box look with Laserbeak cassette but with a whole lot more detail and articulation. I would be very surprised if Hasbro didn't bring one or all of these molds stateside sometime next year. You can also hit the video link for a look at the figure but no subtitles to understand what the engineer is saying.

Kreon Wallpaper
Hasbro has released wallpaper for many of their upcoming Kreon figures. CGI images include Ironhide, Megatron, Prime, Wheeljack and more.

Transformers: Prime Season 2 Returns Tonight (Updated)

Just a friendly reminder that Transformers: Prime returns tonight on The Hub with new episodes starting with ep 2.16 "Hurt" that is described as "Still reeling from the near-fatal experience Bulkhead faced at the hands of Hardshell during the last relic hunt, Wheeljack and Miko decide to take matters into their own hands and leave to hunt down Hardshell to exact revenge for their friend." Prime will now air on Friday at 7:00pm EST, a move from its previous Saturday 8:00pm slot. Promo video for Hurt is below. The new eps kick off with a mini-marathon starting at 5pm EST that is likely Tunnel Vision, Triangulation, Triage, and Toxicity to help get you caught back up.

Update: Added clip from Hurt ep below.

Upcoming episodes:
08/31 Out of the Past (2.17) - When Arcee is unexpectedly brought back into the company of an old friend, they discover together that Decepticon has been scheming behind their backs an elaborate plan with the intentions of destroying the Autobots and claiming his victory.
09/07 New Recruit (2.18) - Starscream goes on a quest for Red Energon; a new Autobot joins Team prime. The Autobots and Decepticons come across some clues that could have the potential to change the war and perhaps restore Cybertron.
09/14 The Human Factor (2.19) - Silas is given a new lease on life and approaches Megatron with a plan to join the Decepticon ranks.
09/21 Legacy - no episode description

Transformers: Prime Season 2 Blu-Ray, DVD Sets Coming

The last half of season 2 of Transformers: Prime starts tomorrow. It looks like it will be 11 straight weeks of new episodes as Hasbro and Shout Factory have announced that Transformers: Prime Season 2 set will be released on November 20th for DVD and November 27th for Blu-ray just in time for Christmas. The four disc sets will include all 26 episodes, Optimus Prime: Up Close and Personal Panel with Peter Cullen being interviewed by Larry King and interviews with the production team. Doesn't look like there will be any commentaries and the like. Currently Amazon has pre-orders up for the set with DVD set priced at $20.95 and shoutfactory.com - Blu-ray set at $41.93. Full press release below.

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron DLC and Reviews

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron has only been out a day but already a new DLC has been released, the end credits sequence posted and various reviews of the game. The FoC DLC gives access to Ultra Magnus, Perceptor, Wheeljack and Blast Off with Cybertronian vehicle modes and parts available in customization menu so can create your own version of these characters if choose too. The characters are only playable in multiplayer mode. The DLC is now available on PSN and XBox Live for $10. More screenshots from the DLC can be found here.

While it is early, there are already several reviews posted for the game. Some sites loved the games, others where underwhelmed but so far the game has around a 80% on Metacritic. Below are select quotes from various reviews to give a range of what is being written. Also below, for giggles, is the spoiler free end credits to the game scored to Stan Bush's The Touch: Sam Theme. This version of the classic TF: The Movie song was remade to fit Bay's sound athestics for the first Transformers theme. If don't mind spoiler the game, there are already plenty of boss fight and walkthrough videos posted on YouTube.

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Out Now

Just a reminder that today is the launch date for Transformers: Fall of Cybertron for the PS3, XBox 360 and PC. Most stores are pricing the game at $59.99 but there are a few exceptions. Probably the best deal comes from Toys R Us with their buy 1 get 1 video game off for 40%. If can't find that second game then Amazon is your other bet with a $49.99 price point. You can find the launch trailers here and here.

Amazon - PS3/360: $49.99; PC: $59.99
Best Buy - PS3/360: $59.99; 15% off game guide with game purchase
Gamestop - PS3/360: $59.99
Target - PS3/360: $59.99
Toys R Us - PS3/360: $59.99; Buy 1 Get 1 40% Off
WalMart - PS3/360: $59.99

IDW November 2012 Transformers Comics

IDW Publishing has released their publishing plans for November 2012. A total of four comics and zero trades are being released that month. Transformers: Prime joins the line-up with a the mini-series Rage of the Dinobots that uses their Fall of Cybertron Dinobots origin to tell a new in continuity story. If you are interested in the books, just let your local comic book store know. For the full details of IDW's other books including GI Joe, Star Trek, Locke & Key, and more click here.

Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye Ongoing #11
James Roberts (w) • Alex Milne (a) • Milne, Nick Roche (c)
SHADOWLAND CONCLUDES! And it’s the end of an era when, on pre-war CYBERTRON, enemies close in on all sides and Orion Pax—the future OPTIMUS PRIME—selects a team of AUTOBOTS to help him pull off the ultimate heist—with the fate of the planet hanging in the balance!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #8 Preview

Dinobot essentially ends with the release of Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #8 this Wednesday. The annuals are still to come but they don't focus on the Dinos. This issue focuses on Grimlock and I assume tells a little bit of what happened to him since he was last written about. I think that was the Maximum Dinobots miniseries in 2008 to 2009 but not entirely sure. Any case a preview of MTMTE #8 can be found here.

Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye Ongoing #8
James Roberts (w) • Alex Milne (a) • Milne, Nick Roche (c)
DINOBOT MONTH! Three years ago, Grimlock disappeared from his prison cell on Garrus 9. Where did he go? What happened to him? One thing’s for certain: the leader of the Dinobots is back—and he's itching to settle some scores!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Launch Trailer 2

High Moon Studios has released another new launch trailer via IGN (previous here) for Transformers: Fall of the Cybertron. Whoever does the trailers for High Moon deserves a raise as they have a true cinematic feel to them compared to other video game trailers. The game comes out this Tuesday, August 21st on PS3, 360 and PC.

Transformers: Prime 2.16 Hurt Promo, Marathon

Transformers: Prime returns starting August 24th with new episode called "Hurt" that pits the Insecticon Hardshell against Wheeljack. To kick things off starting this Friday at 5pm EST The Hub will have a marathon of TF Prime eps. Not sure how many episodes but I assume it will go from 5-8 so six. Below is the promo for the marathon. Speaking of TF Prime, click here for screenshots of the the video game for the Wii and DS systems that is out in October.

Upcoming episodes:
08/24 Hurt - Still reeling from the near-fatal experience Bulkhead faced at the hands of Hardshell during the last relic hunt, Wheeljack and Miko decide to take matters into their own hands and leave to hunt down Hardshell to exact revenge for their friend.
08/31 Out of the Past - Arcee and a friend uncover a feat of Decepticon engineering intending to destroy the Autobots.

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Launch Ads

While Transformers: Fall of Cybertron isn't officially released until August 21st, High Moon Studios went ahead and revealed what their launch ads will be for the game. I assume variations of it will start appearing all over the place starting next Tuesday. It not anything we have not seen before but still cool to see. Except for Prime. Don't know why but when Prime is running towards Megatron, it just makes me think of a fat man with huge beer belly trying to run fast. The game will be released for Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC. Thanks to Spark500 for the link.

Linkfest - TFCon

At the end of July TFCon was held in Canada. While Hasbro bowed out of the convention due to the con refusing to ban third party Transformers, those same companies used it as an opportunity to sell and show off some of their upcoming projects. Almost all of them engage in homages to Generation One toys but usually with a level of detail and articulation that Hasbro toys don't have and with characters and alt modes that Hasbro will never bother to attempt due to lack of mass market appeal and cost. With all that in mind, below are galleries to various 3rd party toys shown off at TFCon, galleries to official Hasbro products, article about G1 mail away TFs and a whole bunch of video reviews.

Mastermind Collectibles Gallery
Hit the link for MC's upcoming toys. Hextron is their take on G1's Sixshot with six transformer modes but with greater detail and articulation then the 80s version (which is getting a re-release from Takara). The final version will be about Masterpiece Grimlock in size so probably will not be cheap when it is released sometime in 2013. Their other toys include a repaint of Knight Morpher Cyclops based on the gray scale paint scheme of Radioshack version of G1 Shockwave and Knight Morpher Seekers that are repaints of not Starscream.

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Giant Bomb Video

If you have 35 minutes, below is a long look at Transformers: War for Cybertron as High Moon Studios Matt Tieger teaches Giant Bomb's crew how to play the game by showing off multiple levels from the game. It starts with the Optimus Prime level (the G1 retro version), moves to Jazz, Cliffjumper, Vortex, Bruticus, and ends with Grimlock. Demo is out now on the PSN and XBox Live. Game comes out on August 21st. A summary of a Kotaku Q&A with Tieger about the game can be found here.

Transformers: MTMTE #8 Preview

Dinobot month continues in IDW's Transformers title. Today brings Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #8 to stores as the rest of the Dinobots show up on Cybertron. A sneak peak of the issue can be found here.

Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye Ongoing #8
James Roberts (w) • Alex Milne (a) • Milne, Nick Roche (c)
DINOBOT MONTH! Three years ago, Grimlock disappeared from his prison cell on Garrus 9. Where did he go? What happened to him? One thing’s for certain: the leader of the Dinobots is back—and he's itching to settle some scores!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Demo Video,

Yesterday Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Demo went live on XBox and PS3. ClevverGames has posted five videos that show off the various features that players can expect. Thanks to Spark500 for the links.

Demo Review

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Demo Available Now

The Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Demo is now available on XBox Live and Playstation Network. The demo is not available on the PC but Steam does have the first game, War for Cybertron, at 75% off so $7.50 if interested in playing that. Steam also has its pre-order for Fall of Cybertron up (for $59.99 so no download discount) and will come with the G1 Retro Pack. Considering the cost, it seems better to just get the PS3/XBox version of the game as the PC version is a port of the console version so not really going to get anything extra that might take advantage of your PC's extra graphical power. Any case get the demo and post what you though of it in the comments.

Transformers: Regeneration Preview #82

Dinobot Month begins tomorrow for Transformers comics as Transformers: Regeneration One #82 hits comic stores. The action picks up after Kup and the Wreckers crash lands on Earth that has been destroyed by Megatron. A preview of the issue can be found here.

Transformers: Regeneration One #82
Simon Furman (w) • Andrew Wildman (a) • Wildman, Guido Guidi (c)
DINOBOT MONTH! And ex-Dinobot commander GRIMLOCK wishes it wasn’t! His quest for a means to restore his ability to change modes takes him to Nebulos—a world off-limits to TRANSFORMERS, where a welcome that’s more incendiary than warm awaits him. Plus, KUP and THE WRECKERS find themselves stranded, hunted and in a whole world of pain. Quite literally!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Demo, Customization

A little bit more news for Transformers: Fall of Cybertron. The studio announced Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Demo to be released on July 31st for the XBox 360 and PS3. There will not be a demo download for PC version of the game. The other day High Moon released a trailer highlighting the multiplayer aspect of the game and now below we have a new video that focuses on character customizations for those multiplayer wars. In addition, they have a trailer for the G1 Retro Pack that is a GameStop exclusive. Speaking of exclusives, Wal-Mart has their own by offering a free copy of War for Cybertron with each pre-order of FoC. Amazon's pre-order is the G2 skin for Bruticus to go with their G2 version that they are releasing in November (trailer for the toy below). So to sum it up - Demo on the 31st, customization video, G1 retro pack video and G2 Bruticus video below.

Transformers: Prime Returns August 25th

The Hub has updated their website to announce new episodes of Transformers: Prime starts Saturday, August 25th. The show has aired 15 out of 26 from season two. Between this and the release of Transformers: Fall of Cybertron on August 21st, it should be a good week for TF fans.

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron - Multiplayer Trailer

GameSpot has premiered a new trailer for Transformers: Fall of Cybertron that highlights the multiplayer aspect of the game. The game release date is August 21st.

Linkfest - Prime Masterpieces

This week’s linkfest is about little odds and ends to play catch up on after last week’s SDCC. To start, we have a cool fan creation that mixes Optimus with Warhammer, news that Hasbro’s mini-war with 3rd party toys continues, another 3rd party toy gallery, a new G1 reissue, new TF Prime themes, Masterpiece Prime US vs Takara comparison, and video reviews of Wave 1 Fall of Cybertron toys, SDCC Exclusive toys, and more. If interested in the SDCC panels, click here for links to videos of more then 100 panels that where held that week.

Orktimus Prime
Hit the link with a gallery of images for Orkitums Prime and interview with its creator madscuzzy. This version of Prime is based on Ork Truckk used for Warhammer game products only with that Transformers touch. It took two months to create using 3rd party Gundum parts and 1.5 ork trukk kits. The paint job proved to be especially difficult but as the images show, the final result was pretty darn cool.

Hasbro Bails on TFCon
Hasbro has announced that they have cancelled their New Product Preview and Q&A panels at TFcon this coming weekend because of the allowed sale of 3rd party TF toys at the Con. The Canada's Annual Transformers Convention is being held from July 27th to 29th in Mississauga, Ontario. They will still have a product display. The 3rd party market is not violating any law or copyright which is why Hasbro is applying pressure in ways like this (they also tried to get online stores to ban the products). If legal is an issue I am sure Lego would love to have words about the Kre-O line. Hasbro has chosen to ignore the collector's market as not having enough mass market appeal to reach the profit margins they desire (see Breakdown below as example). Takara has attempted to meet the need with their Masterpiece line (and BinalTech in the past). The 3rd party market (and Hasbro's SDCC exclusives) has clearly demonstrated that collectors are willing to pay a premium for new and unique products. Transformers' Collectors Club of repaints does not count as a meaningful effort to fill that niche. Nothing wrong with Hasbro's choice, from a business perspective I get it. I just can't agree with Hasbro's attempt to punish fans and conventions when others decide to fill a market area they chose to ignore using the same tactics Hasbro uses to their own benefit (see Kre-O). I applaud any convention (like TFCon) that refuses to bend to their unreasonable demands. Note: Botcon, being officially attached to Hasbro, as no choice but to comply.

Transformers: MTMTE #7 Preview

Tranformers: More Than Meets the Eye #7 hits stores shelves Wednesday. The action shifts from the Hot Ride and rest of the lost Autobots to a Decepticon hunting squad. Click here to view the first six pages of the issue.

Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye Ongoing #7
James Roberts (w) • Alex Milne (a) • Milne, Nick Roche (c)
DECEPTICON MONTH! The war’s over — but no-one told the DECEPTICON Justice Division! Meet the five deadliest DECEPTICONS in the galaxy. Their sole purpose: to hunt down and kill anyone who has ever disobeyed MEGATRON. Who’s their next target?
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

SDCC 2012: Peter Cullen Roundtable Interview

Below is the roundtable interview that Peter Cullen (voice of Optimus Prime) has with the press as part of his "Optimus Prime: Up Close and Personal" panel (highlights | video) from last weekend at the 2012 San Diego Comic Con. In the thirty minute press Q&A, Cullen discussed getting the role, the inspiration for the Optimus voice, what it takes to be a leader, and more.

"When I realized the effect [Transformers] had on children, it became a responsibility. ...I am not going to let them down. I am not going to let any fan down. If they love Optimus Prime for what he is i'll be damned if I am going to change anything. If he's been a good influence I am going to keep making him a good influence and make him a better influence if I can for children all over the world."

IDW October 2012 Transformers Comics

IDW Publishing has released their publishing plans for October. A total of three comics and two trades are being released that month. If you are interested in the books, just let your local comic book store know. For the full details of IDW's other books including GI Joe, Star Trek, TMNT, Locke & Key, and more click here.

Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye #10
James Roberts (w) • Alex Milne (a) • Milne, Nick Roche (c)
SHADOWPLAY continues! On pre-war CYBERTRON, Prowl and Chromedome realize they’ve got a serial killer on their hands, and Orion Pax receives a summons from an old friend that will change his life forever!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

SDCC 2012 Day 2: FoC, IDW Panels, Cullen Video

Day 2 of the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con has drawn to a close. With it is the last Transformers related panels which was one with the Fall of Cybertron voice cast and the other was a look at upcoming IDW digital comics that included a new Transformers series. In addition the full video of Friday's "Optimus Prime: Up Close and Personal" panel where Larry King interviewed Peter Cullen. Day 0 | Day 1 | Day 2

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron
- Game about the death of Cybertron, see the fall through different characters.
- Stages designed for specific characters, will not have option to choose which character plays what level.
- Worked with Hasbro so game fits with canon (so by default the game is canon)
- Made large sections of the game not requiring contant fighting so could explore environment.

SDCC 2012 Day 2: Peter Cullen, Official Images

Day 2 of the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con has drawn to a close. The main panel for the day was "Optimus Prime: Up Close and Personal" where Larry King interviewed Peter Cullen. The interview acted as a kind of retrospective on Cullen's career as the voice of Prime. In addition, Hasbro released official images (links below) of all the toys they announced and had on display at SDCC. The last major Transformers related panel is the Activision Panel with FoC Voice Talent. Schedule | Day 0 | Day 1

Optimus Prime: Up Close and Personal highlights
- Radio job in Montreal doing commercials and characters led to TV jobs.
- First big break was "Sonny and Cher" show.
- Inspiration for Optimus' voice was his brother Larry due to his "honest, truthful" personality.
- Believes Prime has matured over the years and Peter fights any attempts to push Prime in direction that doesn't fit the character.
- Favorite Optimus quote: "Hold onto your dreams, the future is built on dreams."
- Did agree that Dark of the Moon line, "We will kill them all" was out of character but was overruled.
- Said working with The Hub has been best experience so far in regards to voicing Prime.
- Mel Blanc was his hero, watching matinees when young. Blanc is the greatest voice actor of all time, if don't know his name, hit link to learn.

Official Hasbro Images
Fall of Cybertron | Import Generations | TF Prime Dark Energon | TF Prime Voyagers | TF Prime Cyberverse | Exclusives | Kre-O Microchangers | Bot Shots | Rescue Bots | Display Cases

SDCC 2012 Day 1: Hasbro Brand, IDW Panels, FoC Preview

The official Day 1 of the 2012 San Diego Comic Con has drawn to a close (Day 0 | TF Schedule). This is probably the busiest day for Transformers fans as Hasbro and IDW held their panels to talk about their latest products while High Moon Studios was busy showing off multi-player mode for War for Cybertron. As a result, this post is very long. For me the main highlights was the FoC Grimlock toy and learning that Masterpiece Thundercracker is based on the new (better) Starscream mold. Pretty much a link = gallery of images about that particular subject. Let us know what you think of all the new stuff revealed.

Hasbro: Transformers Brand Panel
Fall of Cybertron
- Relaunching Generations in 2013 with at least 40 news toys
- Ruination: Repaint of Bruticus with Impactor, Twin Twist, Top Spin, Roadbuster
- Legends Cassettes: Eject, Rewind, Ramhorn, Laserbeak
- Voyager: Grimlock, Blaster with Steeljaw (Soundwave repaint)

SDCC 2012 Preview Night

Wednesday is technically the first day of the San Diego Comic-Con where Hollywood comes out to promote their latest wares to geeks and the press. It is more commonly referred to has Preview Night since since people are still arriving with booths and tables still getting prepped. Still it gives people a chance to tour what has been setup, including what Hasbro and High Moon Studios have for their booths. There will be several Transformers related panels, with Hasbro announcing how they are participating at SDCC.

Their exclusives proved to be especially popular probably due to Fall of Cybertron Bruticus. That one might be hard to come by but at least the Amazon exclusive repaint is currently up for pre-order for $59.99, just be aware its release date isn't until late November. All this means lots of images of current and upcoming Transformer products that will be coming out over the next six or so months. High Moon Studios' booth that is covered with concept art for Fall of Cybertron.

Hasbro's SDCC Press Release

Today is a preview kick of the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con that goes on through Sunday. The 'con is used by television, movies, comics, toy companies and more to show of current and future products for the next six months or so with wall to wall panels. Hasbro will be on hand with SDCC exclusives and a few panels of their own throughout the week. They also will be giving out TF: The Ride souvenir posters (below) if stop by their booth. The Transformers related panel schedule can be found here. Below is Transformers portion of Hasbro's press release with full release here.

Transformers: Regeneration One #81 Preview

Wednesday is the kick off of a new Transformers series from IDW. Transformers: Regeneration was teased with a Free Comic Book day release back in May to catch people up on the events of the Marvel series when it ended over 20 years age with a reformatted Cybertron and end of the war. Transformers: Regeneration #81 starts the Marvel U version of Transformers once again with a 21 year leap forward as it explorers the problems Transformers still face in a time of peace. This is almost an alternate universe take on G1 characters as the cartoons and movies were used as guide posts but not as established continuity when telling those stories back in the 80s.

This might seem familiar as IDW's TF: Robots in Disguise also explores this theme but there are at least a few surface differences. In most cases, The main one is this is the more pure G1 take on the characters with 81 issues of back story to cull from. Also where RID explores the beginning of a new government on a planet that has to be essentially rebuilt from scratch, this one has it starting up after most of those birthing pains are done. Not yet sure if worth adding but since decades long Transformers writer Simon Furman is at the helm, the result should be an entertaining read. A preview of the first 8 pages of the issue can be found here.

Transformers: Regeneration One #81
Simon Furman (w) • Andrew Wildman & Stephen askerville (a) • Wildman, Guido Guidi (c)
The TRANSFORMERS comic that began it all—is back. With a vengeance! 21 years have passed since CYBERTRON was restored to its former glory, and finally there is peace. But, after millions of years of bitter civil war, can all ever truly be one? In a conflict this primal, this epic and far-reaching… There are always “Loose Ends”!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Fall of Cybertron Cover, Character Art (Updated)

High Moon Studios tweeted the Playstation 3 and XBox 360 cover art for Transformers: Fall of Cybertron. As you can see below, it features Metroplex, Jazz, Optimus and Grimlock. Also just in case you missed it with today's trailer, the release date of the game was moved up from August 28th to August 21st.

Update: The official website has added additional character art that shows the front, back, and alt mode of some of the playable characters. Can also click here to view Perceptor (tank alt mode), Grimlock, Vortex, and Swindle.

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron: Through the Matrix Trailer

From High Moon Studios is a new trailer for Transformers: Fall of Cybertron. The game will be out on August 21st, 2012 for PS3, 360, and PC.

Linkfest - Fall of Cybertron

It turns out this week’s unintended theme for the link fest is Fall of Cybertron as collected multiple links on the subject including video reviews of Jazz & Shockwave, Achievements, Bruticus release month, and Metroplex screenshots. In addition, another look at the next three Masterpiece toys from Takara-Tomy, Scott Barga gets Academy invite, violin remix of Transformers I Arrival to Earth score and video reviews of upcoming TF Prime toys.

Next Three Masterpiece Transformers Images -
All Three | Hi-Re Gallery
A few weeks ago we got a look at the non-colored prototype of Masterpiece Sideswipe (MP-12) that Takara is releasing in a few months. Now we can get a leak at him in his fully painted glory along with a look at the Soundwave with Laserbeak (MP-13) and Red Alert (MP-14) prototypes that will clearly stick as close as possible to look of the Generation One characters. Of note is it seems Takara isn't going to try to come up with a modern alt mode for Soundwave, choosing to stick with the classic cassette boom box.

Transformers' Scott Benza Joins the Academy
Transformers trilogy animation supervisor Scott Benza was recently invited to join the Academy of Arts and Sciences. Members of the organization are those that vote for the Oscar winners each year and considered a huge honor in Hollywood. 176 members total were given invites this year, most of them either past winners or nominees including Benza who received multiple nominations for the effects work on the Transformers’ films. Congrats to him for the honor.

Transformers: Robots in Disguise #7 Preview

Despite being July the 4th, it seems that new comics are coming out Wednesday as normal which brings Transformers: Robots in Disguise #7 to stores. The fun continues as relations on Cybertron between the three factions (Autobots, Decepticons, Nails) continue to deteriorate. A preview of the issue (along with other IDW comics) can be found here. On a related note, click here to read the creator's commentary on the first five pages of last week's Transformers: MTMTE #6

Transformers: Robots in Disguise Ongoing #7
John Barber (w) • Brendan Cahill (a) • Andrew Griffith, Casey Coller (c)
DECEPTICON MONTH! Fan-favorite character TURMOIL returns from the dead—but what does he want on CYBERTRON? The AUTOBOTS don’t want another DECEPTICON on their planet and the DECEPTICONS don’t want things to get any worse… but what Wheeljack discovers about the DECEPTICON warlord will change everything!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Transformers at SDCC 2012

Next Wednesday, the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con starts where Hollywood comes out for the geeks to promote their upcoming movies and television shows. The schedule is finally up for this year and the highlights include a 10th Anniversary panel for Firefly (oddly without any of the ladies attending), Iron Man 3 and The Hobbit. TV Shows, both new and current are also represented including Warehouse 13, Psych, Merlin and so forth. Comics, cartoons and toys are also represented but can get lost of the all the noise for the more famous events.

Transformers will be well represented with panels from Hasbro, IDW, and High Moon studios to promote the toys, comics and Fall of Cybertron. Hasbro will have SDCC exclusive toys available with teh most expensive being the Bruticus gift set at $99.99. The highlight for Transformers fans will be Saturday nights "Optimus Prime: Up Close and Personal" panel when Peter Cullen is interview by legendary broadcaster Larry King about his decades long role as the voice of Optimus. Below is the Transformers related panels and descriptions. The full schedule is here or at day links below.

Transformers: MTMTE #6 Preview

The adventures of Hot Rod and company continue this Wednesday when Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #6 hits comics and online stores. It seems his crew's bad luck continues as the craziness continues to pile on. For a preview of the first six pages of the issue, click here.

Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye Ongoing #6
James Roberts (w) • Nick Roche (a) • Alex Milne, Nick Roche (c)
MADNESS IN SPACE! A rescued Autobot loses his grip and it’s up to Hot Rod’s questing team to stop him—before the damage becomes irreparable! This is surely one of the most intense Transformers tales ever committed to paper!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Bay Talks TF4: New Cast, Not a Reboot, Transformers in Space?

In an interview with Hero Complex to promote Transformers: The Ride, Michael Bay discussed some of the preliminary plans he is considering for Transformers 4 now that principle photography of Pain and Gain is complete. Bay said there will be a new cast, the story will not be a reboot but a "new direction", wants to avoid going to sci-fi but might take events to space and needs to sculpt a script that will reduce the budget by $30 million (so close to first movie's $150 budget).

It is unclear if by new cast he means just humans or also the Transformer characters (and thus the voice actors). The "new direction" means the "history" of the previous films will remain intact and possibly inform on events in the fourth movie. As I have said before, there is little reason there could not have been more than one NEST team defeating Decepticon threats not lead by Megatron. The budget cut seem significant but I wouldn't be surprised if half of that is recouped by hiring the new cheaper cast. The other half can be saved with careful use of special effects. Considering how Bay's on location shoots tend to be large in scale, the cost of space green screen sequences vs. on location shooting is about a wash in budget savings so that will be dictated more by story needs. Bay and writer Ehren Krueger still have at least six or so months to hammer out the first draft needed to get pre-production going so any or all these ideas could change. Below are the relevant segments, the full article can be found here.

Transformers 4 Teaser Poster and Tagline?

Argentina website Cine1 (translated) has posted an interim poster for Transformers 4 with the tagline of "Evil Will Burn". I assume this is a fan made creation as the silhouette of Optimus Prime looks familiar even though can't quite place the pose. The idea isn't without precedence as Hasbro had created a temporary poster for Transformers 3 was very similar in style as a way to promote the movie at their various business related events. (via Bleeding Cool)

Transformers: Autocracy #12 Preview

Transformers: Autocracy #12 hits online comic stores today. The final issue of the limited digital series completes the tail of how Megatron killed his first Prime and Orion Pax became Optimus Prime as the two go head to head. The trade of this series will be released in a few months and my understanding is Autocracy II might be in the works. Click here for a four page preview of the issue.

IDW September 2012 Transformers Comics

IDW Publishing has released their publishing plans for September. A total of four comics and two trades are being released that month. One of the trades the Art of Transforemrs Fall of Cybertron which shows off the concept used for the game that is coming out on August 28th. Robots in Disguse is also gettings its first annual starring the Dinobots. If you are interested in the books, just let your local comic book store know. For the full details of IDW's other books including GI Joe, Star Trek, Locke & Key, and more click here.

Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #9
(W) James Roberts (A) Alex Milne (CA) Alex Milne, Nick Roche
SHADOWPLAY begins here! One AUTOBOT connects the crew of the Lost Light with pre-war CYBERTRON and the rise of the DECEPTICONs. His name? OPTIMUS PRIME. The past and the present collide as Rewind begins telling his crew mates the most shocking story of all!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Transformers: Prime Wins Two Daytime Emmys

Sunday night the Emmy Awards held their grand gala to announce winners for the Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy Awards (the un-televised categories). Transformers: Prime received five nominations and took home two. One was for Outstanding Special Class Animated Program for the entire crew of the show and another which went to the whole crew and another for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation to Supervising Color Designer Christophe Vancher. Congrats to Transformers: Prime crew and cast for their wins and hopefully season 2 will bring even more accolades. The full list of winners in all categories can be found here.

Steve Jablonsky Back for Transformers 4

Steve Jablonsky has updated his official website listing Transformers 4 as part of his schedule of future projects. The news isn't exactly surprising considering he composed the music for Transformers 1-3 and The Ride. He also is composing the music for Michael Bay's current film Pain and Gain.

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron The Heart of a Leader Video (Updated)

High Moon and Machinima have posted a new trailer for Transformers: Fall of Cybertron. Called The Heart of a Leader, the trailer focuses on the voice of Optimus Prime, Peter Cullen, and game play for that character. Thanks to Spark500 for the link. In addition, GameTrailers has revealed the voice cast for the game which will be out on August 28th. Update: High Moon has issued a press release announcing the game's voice cast.

Peter Cullen - Optimus Prime
Gregg Berger - Grimlock
Nolan North - Bruticus, Cliffjumper and Brawl
Troy Baker - Jazz, Jetfire, and Kickback
Fred Tatasciore - Megatron, Ratchet, and Metroplex
Steve Blum - Shockwave, Swindle, and Sharpshot
Isaac Singleton - Soundwave

Transformers: Robots in Disguise #6 Preview

Today brings Transformers: Robots in Disguise #6 to comic and online stores. The issue brings the return of Optimus Orion Pax after he used up the Matrix to restore Cybertron and left. It seems he has decided to hunt down Shockwave. A preview of the issue can be found here.

John Barber (w) • Livio Ramondelli (a) • Ramondelli, Casey Coller (c)
ONCE HE WAS: OPTIMUS PRIME! The Autobot gave up his title—returned to his role as ORION PAX! But that doesn’t mean the fight’s over! A shattered planet leads Pax and a squad of fan favorite characters on the trail of the deadliest Decepticon of all... SHOCKWAVE!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Linkfest - TF Exclusives

Below are more links and info on upcoming Transformers toys and news from the last week or so. This editoin has info Takara's Masterpiece line, Maketoys shows off completed not Devastator, Masterpiece seekers are coming stateside, Beast Wars on Netflix, new galleries and video reviews of Perfect Effect's not Arcee and Transformers: The Ride Evac.

Masterpiece Sideswipe Prototype
To the right is the prototype to the next new addition to Takara's Masterpiece line. MP-12 Lambor (Sideswipe) will have the alt mode of a Lamborghini just as he was in the G1 days. Even better it seems Volkswagen has signed off on the alt mode which means the details will hopefully represent a real world vehicle. Something that is oddly rare outside of the movie toys. Indications are the figure will be in scale to Masterpiece Prime 2.0 to about Prime's chest. This move to create a scaled line for the first time is pretty awesome. Now if only the new MP toys came out at a faster pace. The figure is around $90 and will be released in late October. I assume it will eventually make its way stateside as an exclusive but no telling how long that will take. Red Alert (white repaint) will likely follow a few months later. The next Masterpiece figure (MP-13) will be Soundwave and MP-14 will be announced at the International Tokyo Toy Show next weekend.

Maketoys Yellow Giant Gallery
The not Devastator combiner from Maketoys will finally be completed once the final C set is released later this summer. At the link is a gallery of the final product. The yellow edition is a nod to the Generation 2 re-release of the Constructions with a green repaint box set coming up by the fall.

More E3 Fall of Cybertron Gameplay Footage

E3 is now over but the Transformers: Fall of Cybertron videos keep coming.
This group of 5 videos (below) teases many of the game play levels including Grimlock, Cliffjumper, Vortex, Jazz, and more from the Optimus Prime/Metroplex levels. Previous videos can be found here, here, here, and here.

Level Tease

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Starscream and More Metroplex (Updated)

You know what we need more of now that E3 is over? Yep more game play footage from Transformers: Fall of Cybertron. Below are two new videos from GameSpot to join the previous ones (here, here, and here). The first video is more from Starscream's level as he flies above Cybertron wrecking havoc while the second one shows off even more Prime and Metroplex action with a cameo from Warpath.

Update: From the comments, added another FoC video, this time from Gametrailers where Matt Teiger describes special abilities. Of course this discussion comes with more game footage. Thanks to Spark500 for the link.

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Metroplex Gameplay

E3 continues and with it is another game play video from Transformers: Fall of Cybertron. Before we had trailers, Matt Tieger interviews and more but the below video from IGN actually shows Metroplex in action as Optimus Prime moves through his level. After see Metroplex destroy a Decepticon cannon, the action moves to Starscream's level. G4 also has posted their interview with Tieger along with footage from the level. Some pretty sweet screenshots can be found here.

Transformers 4 To Have New Designs, Cast

In an interview with Hero Complex to promote the opening of Transformers: The Ride, Michael Bay revealed some of his intentions for Transformers 4.

The director ...says that the fourth film will include some redesign of the robots and an entirely new cast. He also said it will be his last and set the franchise up “for the next guy.”

This really isn't new "news" as aligns with reports for months that the film would act as a sort of reboot but how extensive remains unclear. Producers have said the intent would be a new Transformer and human cast but it could also be a new cast telling a story within the existing TF Bay-verse established by the first three movies. After all, there could have been more then one NEST team hunting Decepticons. It will probably be at least a year before the details are ironed out but Bay probably has near carte blanche to do whatever he likes including a fifth film if he changes his mind like he did when signed on to direct a fourth Transformer film. After all, who would really want to turn down around $100 million per film once include back end profits and merchandise sales. If interesting in reading his comments and The Ride, click here.

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron HD Trailer, Info and Covers

Another day at E3 draws to a close with High Moon Studio's Matt Tieger making the rounds to promote Transformers: Fall of Cybertron. With it is the hi-def Metroplex trailer (below) that debuted yesterday, a look at the cover art (left), and info & video on multiplayer Escalation Mode.

From IGN, Game Informer (click for their video) about Escalation Mode:
- Mode has several difficulty levels, four players per stage, and different characters to choose per stage. Teamwork oriented but roaming allowed.
- Each character has a role with strength, abilities etc., so not all players can be the same character to help force teamwork.
- Players earn Energon to pay for upgrades to survive the next wave
- Each unlocked room comes with the mystery box "loot tube" that contains weapons and upgrades

Transformers: Autocracy #11 Preview

Available tomorrow is the online only Transformers: Autocracy #11. The penultimate issue moves to its conclusion of the early days of the Great War. Megatron has killed Zeta Prime, his government is in chaos and Optimus Prime has joined with the Matrix but still coping with the new situation on the planet. Click here to view a 4 page preview of the issue.

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Metroplex Gameplay

Earlier today the E3 trailer featuring Metroplex for Transformers: Fall of Cybertron premiered. The trailer was just the in game footage. Later, Gametrailers/Spike TV interviewed game director Matt Tieger and he showed off the Optimus Prime level that features the character. In the game, Metroplex is not really a playable character but Prime's special ability to call down attacks.

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Metroplex Trailer

E3 has officially kicked off and with it comes tons of video gaming news. Lots of games are being announced, demoed and more. One of those is a new trailer for Transformers: Fall of Cybertron featuring Metroplex. No game footage but lots of game movie goodness. Also, click here if want to check out the Insecticons (don't know if they will be playable or not).


Activision's E3 press release for the game:

Fall of Cybertron First Mission Trailer, Coming to PC and Metroplex

Friday High Moon Studios announced via twitter that Transformers: Fall of Cybertron will be released on PCs on August 28th with the 360 and PS3 release. Previously High Moon had no intention of releasing the game for the PC due to lack of time and resources but I am guessing the huge success of Diablo III proved there is a still a PC gaming market. According to GameSpy, the porting responsibilities has been outsourced to Mercenary Technology. On top of that they also released a 10 minute game play video (below) via IGN that shows off the first mission with Bumblebee. It opens with the Ark trying to leave Cybertron as the Nemesis attacks. The Metroplex pic from foxdie is a first look at the mega character that is part of a Optimus Prime level.

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron E3 Teaser, Pre-Order Bonuses

E3, the Electronic Entertainment Expo, starts on June 5th. The three day Expo is used by the video game industry to launch their next years’ worth of products. Expected reveals includes lots of games, useful details on Nintendo Wii U, and possibly next gen announcements from Sony and Microsoft (but those just rumors). Spike TV and GameTrailers have posted the below Transformers: Fall of Cybertron teaser trailer of their E3 coverage that begins on Monday June 4th. I am sure High Moon Studios will be there so will likely see lot more game footage of the game starting next week.

Transformers: Robots in Disguise #5 Preview

Tomorrow is new Comic Book day with the latest Transformers comic hitting shelves. Its hard to tell that Cybertron is done with war considering all the conflict going on as its Autobots vs Decepticons vs Nails with various TFs behind the scenes attempting to either create more problems or hide existing ones. For the first seven pages of the issue click here.

Transformers: Robots in Disguise #5
John Barber (w) • Andrew Griffith (a) • Casey Coller, Griffith (c)
TORN APART FROM WITHIN! Tensions reach a breaking point—a new arrival on Cybertron tips the scales and violence erupts! Will Bumblebee be able to stop his own allies? Plus: Ironhide reveals a secret that will redefine the future of the Transformers!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Transformers: Prime 2.15 Toxicity Promo, Clip

This Saturday Transformers: Prime will end its first half of season two with Toxicity. The last of the "T" story as Bulkhead attempts to recover the last Iacon relic from Hardshell (I guess they couldn't copyright Bombshell). The previous episode teased that things may not go well for Bulkhead. Below is a promo and clip from the episode that airs at 8:30pm EST on The Hub. You can find the previous two eps, Triangulation and Triage, at HubWorld.

Transformers: The Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood Now Open

Transformers: The Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood is now officially opened to the public with special hours for the Memorial Day weekend. Thursday morning the grand opening red carpet event was held with executive producer Steven Spielberg, Glenn Morshower and others. Michael Bay filmed a welcome message from the Pain and Gain set. there. Universal Studio's twitter account documented the opening with pictures and comments. They also have red carpet pictures posted here. Below is a video from the opening ceremony.

Update: Inside the Magic has posted additional pictures and a video from the red carpet opening here.

$18 Million Settlement for Injured Transformers: DOTM Extra (Updated)

E! Online is reporting that Gabriela Cedillo's family has reached an $18 million settlement with Paramount and Dreamworks. On September 1st, 2010 Mrs. Cedillo was injured while an extra in her car as part of the highway sequence in Hammond, Indiana when a towing cable snapped, burst through the windshield and hit her head. Initially Paramount refuted accounts of event and was cleared of any wrong doing. While the press did make an effort to make it seem production made errors, nothing has been proven of negligence but there is a lot we still don't know. A lawsuit was filed shortly after that on October 5th, 2010.

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Dinobots Unleashed Interview

Machinima has posted a video interview with High Moon Studios game director Matt Tieger has he talks about the Dinobots and how they were added to Transformers: Fall of Cybertron. With this interview is good amount of Dinobot footage from the game. FoC will be out on August 28th for the 360 and PS3.

Transformers More Than Meets the Eye #5, Autocracy #10 Previews

Two new Transformers comics hit stores and online tomorrow. Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #5 continues as the body count continues to mount as Fortress Maximus returns to the IDW universe. In Transformers: Autocracy #10, Orion Pax recovers from experience with the Matrix after Megatron nearly killed him. The previews of MTMTE #5 can be found here and Autocracy is here.

IDW August Transformers Comics

IDW Publishing has released their publishing plans for August. A total of four comics and two trades are being released that month. The theme for the month is Dinobots Month with covers to mark their return to the comics. If you are interested in the books, just let your local comic book store know. For the full details of IDW's other books including GI Joe, Star Trek, Locke & Key, and more click here.

On a related note, if you are interested in playing catch up to the Marvel Transformers series that ran from about 1984 to 1990 for 80 issues and "restarted" with IDW's Regeneration series, then hit up ComiXology via tablet or online as they have started posted the run digitally. Only the first dozen or so are available online or three volumes of "trades" that does a poor job of specifying which issues are collected so hard to tell if good deal or not. Give it a look see if interested but recommend a pass for now until the volumes provide useful information or get a better idea if most or all of the 80 issue run will be made available.

Transformers: Prime 2.14 Triage Promo, Clips

Tomorrow The Hub airs another new episode of Transformers: Prime called Triage described as "During the third relic hunt Ratchet and Wheeljack get a one of a kind opportunity when Soundwave's deployer is disabled." Below is the promo and clip from the episode. The possibly last new episode for a while will air on 5/26 called Toxicity when "Bulkhead encounters life-threatening danger during the last relic hunt." To watch the last two episode, Tunnel Vision and Triangulation, head over to Hub World.

On a related note, the voice of Agent Fowler, Ernie Hudson, spoke with MTV about how he auditioned for the role (from in his in-laws car), working with the rest of the voice over cast ("going home to family"), and playing the character. Click here for the full interview with more screenshots from the Triage episode.

As an additional teaser, TF Prime head writer Duane Capizzi wrote on The Hub Facebook page about the goal was for the "T" episodes.

Transformers: The Ride Commercial, Walkthrough and Review

In two weeks Transformers: The Ride officially debuts at Universal Studios Hollywood. That means commercial time. Also below is a thirty minutes recording of toy reviewer Optibotimus' trip on Transformers: The Ride during the preview weekend a few weeks ago. The video includes the trip through the line, the ride itself and his impressions. A gallery of images can be found here and here. Also tossed in his review of the 1:1 ratio of the AllSpark Prop Replica available at The Ride's store. It is a 1:1 replica of the prop Shia LaBeouf carried in the first movie. While it not worth it as just something to pick up at retail, it does seem like a good souvenir.

Interview with Transformers: Prime Composer Brian Tyler

Lakeshore Records has posted a nearly five minute video interview (below) with Brian Tyler who composes the music for Transformers: Prime. Using a full orchestra is rare in cartoon series (actually I am not aware of one off the top of my head) and the result is added depth to the series (really you should be watching it if you are not). In the video he talks about his approach in composing for the series, inspiration and more. (via AICN)

Linkfest - Generations

Time for another linkfest summarizing the latest in new regarding Transformers. This edition has a look at the concept art for Ironhide, video and galleries of next wave of toys including Transformers: Generations, another Fall of Cybertron Bruticus box set, Cobra Commander crossed with Soundwave, four TF: Prime toy reviews, a stunt award of Transformers: Dark of the Moon, a real life transformers, and more.

Transformers: Prime Ironhide Concept Art
TF Prime artist Ken Christiansen has posted his concept art for Ironhide. At the post he writes about his approach to the character. The result is a pretty "bad ass Ironhide" that seems to combine the classic G1 touches with the physical impressive look of the movie version. While the character has yet to be confirmed as appearing in the TV series, Hasbro has made a Commander class figure that will be coming out soon. A deluxe version is in the works but Kup gets first crack at the mold in release order. (via Seibertron)

Botcon 2012 Display Videos
Hit the link for 10 videos that show off all the products that Hasbro had on display at Botcon a few weeks ago. Most are scheduled for release this year with Generations coming out next Spring.

Transformers: Prime 2.13 Triangulation Promo, Clips

Tomorrow the second season of Transformers: Prime hits the half way point with episode 13 called Triangulation where "Optimus Prime hunts for relics in Antarctica and finds himself caught between shifting alliances." Below is promo and clip from the episode. In addition the voice of Megatron, Frank Welker, answered four questions from fans on The Hub's Facebook page. That Q&A can be found after the videos. The previous two episodes, Tunnel Vision and Flying Mind, can be watched at Hub World.

Upcoming episodes:
05/19 Triage - During the third relic hunt Ratchet and Wheeljack get a one of a kind opportunity when Soundwave's deployer is disabled.
05/26 Toxicity - Bulkhead encounters life-threatening danger during the last relic hunt.

Cliffjumper in Fall of Cybertron Footage

A few months ago GameTrailers TV revealed some of the first footage Fall of Cybertron. Last night they revealed more from this game, focusing on Cliffjumper. They also revealed that Metroplex will be revealed at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) when it is held in June. Previous reports indicated that the "walking Sears Tower", will be on the Optimus Prime centric level as Prime's ability is to direct his actions.

As for Cliffjumper, while his graphical design is a red repaint of the Bumblebee design, his characteristics are different. The character has a cloaking ability to his level emphasis the use of stealth to get through the level, with enemy AI designed to punish the player that tries to engage in non-stealthy tactics. Below is the episode that revealed some of the Cliffjumper footage.

Transformers: Prime Nominated for Five Emmys

The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced the nominees for the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy. Transformers: Prime season 1 received five nominations in the animation categories for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing, Sound Mixing, Special Class Animated Program (no clue what this means), Directing and Individual Achievement. The Hub network received a total of 14 nominations for Family Game Night, The Haunting Hour, and My Little Pony. The "Daytime" slot is considering any programs broadcast between 2AM to 6PM during 2011. The winners will be announced on Saturday, June 23rd at a gala. Plans are to possibly televise the event but chances are these categories will not be. The full list of nominees is here, the TF: Prime specific ones are below. Congrats to the cast and crew of Transformers: Prime!

Transformers: Prime The Game Trailer

IGN has posted the trailer (below) for Transformers: Prime The Game that is coming out for Nintendo Wii, 3DS and DS. It was shown at Botcon but this is the first time it was made available to everyone else. No release date but at Botcon they indicated around the holidays. The official website for the game is also up but right now all it has is the teaser trailer.

Transformers: Autocracy #9 Preview

While no new Transformers comics is coming out to comic books stores, the online apps are getting Autocracy #9. The story continues telling the events that led up to the Great War as Megatron makes his move to take over the planet. The first few pages of the issue can be found here.

Transformers: Autocracy #9
Chris Metzen & Flint Dille (w) • Livio Ramondelli (a)
12 CHAPTER DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE SERIES! Betrayed by MEGATRON, ORION PAX faces his future head-on! Will he rise to stop the onslaught of the DECEPTICONS...? And what will that mean for his fellow Autobots?

Tyrese Gibson Game for Tranformers 4

While at CinemaCon in Las Vegas last week, Transformers' Tyrese Gibson told MovieHole he is up for Transformers 4 (video below). So far Shia LaBeouf is out but past that it seems to be up in the air on who could return. The producers have indicated a desire to do a reboot of sorts but since Michael Bay and Ehren Kruger are back, it is possible they could just continue the story, do a prequel, tell a story set in between one of the movies or any other combination. Ultimately its Bay's call and I doubt he is worrying about those details until next year after Pain and Gain is out.

Transformers: Prime 2.12 Tunnel Vision Promo, Clips

Transformers: Prime continues its streak of new episodes for the season two with Tunnel Vision airing on The Hub on Saturday at 8:30pm EST. The episode is described as "Arcee and Bumblebee go deep into New York's "underground" in an attempt to beat Megatron to the next four Iacon relics." Below is promo and clip for the new episode. The previous two episodes of Prime, Flying Mind and Armada, can be watched on HubWorld.

Transformers: The Ride Decepticons Attack, Prime Costime

The season ticket holder preview weekend of Transformers: The Ride is this weekend with the official opening date set for May 24th. As part of that Universal Studios has released a video (below) promoting the attraction making use of their creative use of LA's Staples Center. The second video is a look at the awesome Optimus Prime costume that some poor souls will have to wear during the hot summer months.