Alternators

Cybergundam blog has posted images from the 2009 East Japan Toy Show. On show are the upcoming Transformers Disney Label Donald Duck, Alternity Bumblebee Suzuki Swift (with red Cliffjumper repaint) and the next few releases in the Japanese Revenge of the Fallen line. Check out the images by clicking on the link above, or view our mirror of them by clicking on the title of this story.

Takara Tomy have updated their website with a page for Masterpiece MP1-B Convoy Black Version. This redeco of the Masterpiece Convoy / 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime pays tribute to the long line of black repaint Convoys. These new images show off Convoy's accessories in more detail, including a red Energon Axe, a black and red Matrix, and a darker, more metallic version of the Megatron gun. Check out all the new images by clicking on the title of this story.

New images of a painted Transformers Alternity Bumblebee and Cliffjumper have been posted at SGCollect.com!

Check out the fresh paint and different head molds by clicking the image to access the gallery!

Prototype images for two upcoming Takara-Tomy releases have been spotted: Disney Label Donald Duck & Alternity Bumblebee/Cliffjumper. Alternity Bumblebee/Cliffjumper is the first non-Nissan car based mold to show up in Alternity and will be based on a RS416 Suzuki Swift Sport. Color availability will include Champion Yellow (Bumblebee), and Pearl Red (Cliffjumper).

Donald's image show us the figure with a bit more clarity than previous images. We get a look at his motorized skateboard and also of mini-Donald on his head.

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Hobby Search has posted a new image showing us Alternity Diamond Black Megatron's box art. They have also included high resolution versions of the previously seen photoshopped stock images. The box art shows that this version of Megatron may include a tampographed Decepticon faction symbol unlike the previuos releases.

TFW2005 contributor SydneyY has again translated more Alternity text, this time of the mini-comic that was included in the recently released Super Black Alternity Convoy.

To view the translated comic click the title bar above or discuss button below.

Our sponsors Big Bad Toy Store have put up preorder listings for the next entry into the Transformers Alternity line - Alternity A-03 Bumblebee! The plucky young yellow Autobot joins Optimus Prime (Convoy) and Megatron in the Alternity line this November as a Suzuki Swift. As with Convoy and Megatron, two versions will be available - Champion Yellow and Red Pearl. The red version is a likely shout-out to Cliffjumper, Bumblebee's fellow Minibot and in more recent times red repaint of Bumblebee.

If you are a fan of the original Transformers from 1984, then there is something for you too - hot on the heels of Encore 18, Skids, is the 19th release in the Encore line - Cassette Big Mission 3, which includes reissues of Rumble, Frenzy, Overkill and Laserbeak! This marks the first time that Rumble, Frenzy and Overkill have been reissued since their original release in the 80's, and is a must for anyone looking to complete their Decepticon cassette collection.

Also added on Big Bad Toy Store today is a preorder for the next new mold in the Disney Label Series - Donald Duck as Bumblebee!

Click on the links above to visit Big Bad Toy Store and get your preorders in, as these items are bound to sell out fast on release!

Our great friend SydneyY has done it again! We bring you Alternity Megatron's story & bio, as well as an interview with Hironori Kobayashi of the "Domestic Product" team.

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A blurry first image of a new color variant of the Alternity Megatron mold was hosted earlier on site sponsor's Big Bad Toystore's page. The Diamond Black Megatron trades his grey and silver robot mode colors for a copper red and gold.

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As always thanks to TFW contributor SydneyY we can now bring you Alternity Convoy Super Black's bio:

This Convoy, who uses "Vector - 704" Auto Avatar, is one with a unique background; he was once a disciple of the evil until he was redeemed and joined Alternity.

He was once a Convoy in a world no longer exist. He was reproduced by Unicron and for several thousand years tormented, then turned into a destruction machine without a soul. He was defeated by Cybertron after a fierce battle, and 9 hundred thousand years later, in Alternity era, he was welcomed among the Convoys.

His soul has been healed by the power and mercy of the Superior One, and reborn as V-704, he arrived in present time Earth to work faithfully for the Alternity mission.

V-704 behaves as a thoughtful and skilled warrior, but sometimes fights quite ruthlessly because of his different past battle experiences from other Convoys, and he secretly wishes to fight Unicron, but to concentrate on the urgent mission, which is to deal with their arch enemy Hytherion and Megatron, he has buried his personal desire deep inside.

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Yahoo Japan has already listed the new Alternity Megatron (in both colors) and Black Convoy in stock and ready for delivery. Board member Type-R has included images of all 3 figures including a comparison with the first Convoy release.

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Robot Watch has full coverage of the recent TakaraTomy Summer Exhibition. On display were the next entries into the Alternity line - Megatron in both of his incarnations, and Convoy "Super Black" version, and all three look very sharp! Also on show was the Japanese version of the Transformers Revenge of the Fallen poster, and some very cool wall scroll posters depicting Optimus Prime and Bumblebee. Many other upcoming products, such as Ultimate Battlecharged Bumblebee and the voicechanger helmets, were also on show. Rounding out the coverage is a new image of the Robo-Q Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, though curiously camera shy in this new image - they've got their backs to the camera! Click on the link above to check out the Japanese language coverage or just look at the lovely pictures.

The story that accompanies the recently released Transformers Alternity Convoy - Vibrant Red and Ultimate Metal Silver - has now been translated! Click on the title bar of this story to read the full translation of the background behind the Alternity universe and the continuation of the events hinted at in the final chapters of the Binaltech story. Behold the most incredibly powerful dimension transcending robots ever - so powerful that they cannot exist in a "mere" three dimensions! And prepare to meet the Hytherion, a beast who makes even the gigantic Unicron seem tiny and insignificant!