Classics

A member on ACtoys.net has gotten a hold of a new deco of Classics Rodimus. Now although we don't know if this is a KO or offical product, it could very well be part of a rumored set with Classics 2.0 Cyclonus and Galvatron.

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Cybertron Philippines will be partnering with Toy Kingdom and SM Makati to launch the Transformers Autobot Alliance event this coming June 19 to June 22, 2010! This event will officially launch the Generations, Hunt for the Decepticons and Power Core Combiners in the Philippines, and there will be a raffle for special prizes, including Alternity Ultra Magnus, and also a special two pack of crystal versions of Classics deluxe Optimus Prime and Rodimus! This set is not the same as the Sons of Cybertron set previously mentioned in our coverage of the Japanese Hobby magazines, indicating that in fact there are going to be two sets of crystal Optimus and Rodimus toys - one using their Animated deluxe class toys, and this one using their Classics deluxe class toys.

Many thanks to firstpredacon of Cybertron Philippines for sharing this exciting new information with us! Click on the title of this story to check out the images!

TFClub has some new photos of the upcoming Transformers Collectors' Club exclusive Punch/Counterpunch figure. Included are several shots of both vehicle and bot modes along with some close-ups of the heads for each mode. Click on the thumbnail to see all the photos!

Our friends and sponsors at Kapow Toys report that the extremely popular Transformers Henkei Convoy has been re-released! Henkei Convoy is the Japanese release of Classics Optimus Prime, with additional chrome sections and slightly tweaked paint applications. He's a great representation of the iconic Optimus Prime character, so if you have missed out on owning this toy on his previous releases, now is your chance to add him to your collection!

Our sponsor, BigBadToyStore.com, has new preorders up that will be of interest to our readers. First up is a Japanese Credit Card exclusive Minicon set of 2 which will be available 3rd quarter of 2009 and can be preordered for $49.99 by clicking here.

Next there is a preorder for the second volume of Transformers Generations 2009 along with an Exclusive Henkei Ghost Starscream. This will be available in the 3rd Quarter of 2009 and can currently be preordered for $119.99 by clicking here.

There is a preorder for the Exclusive Henkei Ghost Starscream alone for $89.99 here.

The latest issue of Figure King has been broken down by Snakas and written up in blog form. The English summary provided by TF @ The Moon gives us a few bits of information about Transformers Revenge of the Fallen and Henkei toys.

Revenge of the Fallen Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Soundwave, Starscream, and Ironhide are all shown. Bumblebee is described as a "General Release" Camaro instead of the Concept Camaro as in the first movie.

Regarding Henkei releases, Transformers Henkei Smokescreen is featured in an article titled "25 Years of Transformers, which includes drawings of other Henkei releases. The article closes with "The End" suggesting that the Henkei line will end with the release of Smokescreen.

Our own TRANSJAZZ reports in telling us that ToyHobby & Ganbo Store notified customers via email that their exclusive Henkei Dirge and Thrust toys are going to be released in April.

There was no reason given for the delay, but keep checking TFW2005 for any updates for the release of these figures!

Anyone remember the first rumor lists for Transformers: Classics, and the deluxe Optimus Prime that was listed? Well TF: Generation 2009 vol.1 shows the hard copy of the unreleased deluxe Classics Optimus Prime!

The differences between the unreleased figure and voyager Optimus Prime, are more than meets the eye! The deluxe figure features mold differences, more closely matching Don Figueroa's original design. Some of these differences can be seen on the knees and the head sculpt.

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On their webpage promoting the Transformers Generations 2009 book, Million Publishing updated with a sample page from the book as well as more images of the exclusive clear Ligier figure that will be part of a mail-away program for individuals who purchase the book. Check out the new images by clicking on the thumbnail to the left.

Peaugh & GenZhao have teamed up give us a video review on the possibly cancelled Henkei Black Convoy! This figure was highly anticipated, and sadly we haven't heard much about plans for it's sale at future shows. With colors highly reminiscent of Nucleon Quest Convoy, as well as Black Convoy/Nemesis Prime/Scourge, this is one Convoy repaint that we hope to see go on sale in the future.

Once again, Higekuma Toy Toy Blog has updated with a selection of images of one of the upcoming Transformers Henkei toys. This time, their subject is Hound. Check out all the images by clicking on the link above, then talk about it on our 2005 Boards by clicking the discuss button.

Digital Toys have started to accept pre-orders for two previously unconfirmed Henkei releases from TakaraTomy. C-20 Red Alert and C-21 Smokescreen will be released by TakaraTomy in April 2009. Click on the image to the left to view images of concept images of both figures.

Japanese online vendor eHobby has also updated their site with pre-order pages for the recently revealed Henkei Minibots sets. The C-18 Minibots Attack Team will include Beachcomber, Brawn, and Cliffjumper. Previous images indicated that Bumblebee would be included with the set, but a repaint has apparently been chosen instead. As previously reported, the C-19 Minibots Spy Team will include Wheelie, Cosmos, and Warpath. The pre-order pages insinuate that the figures will also receive more cartoon accurate paint decos that the Universe releases of these figures. Both sets are due for a March 2009 release.

Japanese online retailer eHobby has posted new, high-resolution images of C-12 Henkei Ratchet on the figure's pre-order page. Henkei Ratchet is due out in February 2009. Check out these new images by clicking on the image to the left.

Another image of the lucky draw Transformers Henkei Convoy has been posted over on TF08.net. This new image shows Convoy in his box in all his gold chrome glory (with little red Autobot symbols on his shoulders and clear blue windows).