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Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Renders, Bios And Toy Info

Posted on 05-12-2011 at 11:48 AM by NIBMRatchet under Transformers Movie Toys & Products (All Transformers Movie News)
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Quite a lot of new Transformers: Dark of the Moon stuff popped up everywhere and there are few things from the Toys “R” Us, Hong Kong Update that needs some individual attention.

First up… See the thumbnail image of this news post. Yep, it’s a clear version of the recently seen Megatron render from Hasbro. Richard Prime of S4TE Forums found the image for us. Click it to take a better look. (BTW... nice Shotgun Megs!)

Speaking of Megatron render… notice the Characters Section of Toys “R” Us website? It’s another clear pic of another recently seen render of Megatron by Hasbro.

Our site admin Tony Bacala is also sharing with us a bunch of images he got.

Toys “R” Us is also having a bit of (well actually “a LOT of) Moonlight Mania! DOTM Toy Release Date activities. You can check ‘em out here. Ultraq of TFW2005 is bringing us the news of TRU Exclusives which includes “Trans-Scan Starscream” (part of an Exclusive Cyberverse 4-Pack). Joining Fireburst Optimus Prime is Cyberfire Bumblebee, whose name is also a reference to the Hunt For The Decepticons Legends Class figure of the same name.

Meanwhile xion14 is telling us about Transformers 3 Thundercracker (repaint of Starcream) and Mudflap. From Taobao Auctions. You can read the Bios, after the jump.

Stay Tuned… More Transformers: Dark of the Moon News… heading your way!

DOTM Mudflap Bio
MUDFLAP is quickly becoming a veteran AUTOBOT soldier, but there are days he cannot believe he`s battling the DECEPTICONS shoulder-to-shoulder with OPTIMUS PRIME. MUDFLAP shows the courage and enthusiasm of a distinguished AUTOBOT even though the DECEPTICONS may have to wait a few years before they truly fear him.

DOTM Thundercracker Bio
STARSCREAM thinks highly of THUNDERCRACKER. He tries to instill the less expeprienced THUNDERCRACKER with attack strategies and weapons information for the day he finally usurps the throne from MEGATRON. THUNDERCRACKER is a quick learner and a serious threat to any AUTOBOT that dare engage him in battle.

DOTM Specialist Ratchet Bio
Few TRANSFORMERS®* can match the repair knowledge and skill of AUTOBOT RATCHET. This resourceful AUTOBOT has developed cutting-edge TRANSFORMERS®* rescue and repair strategies to quickly heal even the most devastatingly wounded comrade.

DOTM Cyberfire Bumblebee Bio
BUMBLEBEE has earned his position as one of the most respected AUTOBOTS®* by consistently besting DECEPTICON®* foes. He established a library of battle strategies within the autobot supercomputer Teletraan-I so that AUTOBOTS will have access to his winning maneuvers for centuries to come!
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Xaddion
cool
pingbee
Sweet
Optimus Prime
I'm really liking Fireburst Optimus Prime; I'll probably skip the initial one now and get that one instead.
Ravenxl7
"Cyberfire" Bumblebee sounds interesting, and by the looks of it, has a similar chest transformation to that of "Nitro" Bumblebee's. Should be interesting to see what the actual toy looks like.

I like "Specialist" Ratchet's bio, and his mugshot looks cool too. Definitely going to get him when he's released.

Thundercracker's bio is nice and interesting. He's another on the to-get list.

Fireburst Optimus Prime looks and sounds cool. Don't think I'll get him, but he is tempting.
tehKOREANdude
Optimus prime has a lower intelligence stat than skids...wth
Anguirus
Some of those bios are good, others are incredibly dull. Also, Skids has Mudflap's bio.

Rank is always a fun one: Starscream is a 9, Shockwave (IIRC) is an 8, which ties him with Crankcase's rank 8. WTH? Unless Crankcase is considered the leader of the Dreads...even then, bump him down to 7!
The Bucket Kitten
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Optimus prime has a lower intelligence stat than skids...wth
*checks*
jerminator
Anyone notice how Cyberfire Bee is one point smarter, but 1/3 as skilled as the other versions according to his stats?
jerminator
And...I don't remember hearing about this Toys R Us Megaverse Evolution 4 pack. The Legends Classics Bee mold looks good with the obligatory black stripes.
moreprimeland
Fireburst Prime!!!!!!!!! Oh noes, another one to add to my growing list..
[Wing_Saber-X]
Wow. Awesome. This is a must get fo sho!
Ellamin
I'm not seeing fireburst prime.

does this confirm the RED ratchet is a TRU $20 DOTM exclusive? (seeing as TFA was $16 while generations was $12, now that they're $16, exclusives are pricier?)
Vector Squidma
Seeing as how I'm IN Hong Kong right now I'm more interested in that promotion they got going on. Too bad it's the same day and time a hike one of my lady-friends wanted to go on.

Hrm...potentially get a girlfriend...or buy a crapton of toys...decisions...
Fort Max
Pretty slick website, shame all the new stuff is just repaints. Good to see both HA Roadbuster and Leader Ironhide on there though, hopefully we won't have to wait long for them.
Soulmaster
I don't get it...
Fireburst OP is Toys'r us exclusive? please somebody tell me, I want him, so if he's exclusive I'll need to have somebody in there to buy it for me D:
Wazdakka
Hmm....I like him better than the regular DOTM Voyager Prime, but is he better than the HFTD Prime? 'Cause I might get the DOTM repaint of HFTD prime 2-pack w/ comettor... Is he a direct repaint? I thought I saw some redistribution of Mech-tech and bulk....
Grimwing
So is this going to be a import? I would'nt mind picking up domesticly. That is a really crazy Optimus prime. He's taken the power of the fallen. and Now everythings burning!
Fort Max
Just spotted this, Roadbuster's driver appears to have a choice of weapons;
http://www.toysrus.com.hk/transforme...t/photo/56.jpg
Ravenxl7
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I'm not seeing fireburst prime.
Go to the "Products" tab, click on Voyager class, and he's the last one on the list.

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Originally Posted by Ellamin View Post
does this confirm the RED ratchet is a TRU $20 DOTM exclusive? (seeing as TFA was $16 while generations was $12, now that they're $16, exclusives are pricier?)
Absolutely no. If he was an exclusive, he would be on the "Exclusive Items" page. The pages with just the bio's and mugshots are all wide releases. Also, where are you getting that price from?

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I don't get it...
Fireburst OP is Toys'r us exclusive? please somebody tell me, I want him, so if he's exclusive I'll need to have somebody in there to buy it for me D:
No, he's a wide release, and by the looks of it, is in wave 3 with Voyager Sentinel Prime. The only TRU exclusives pictured on that site are the Scan series figures and the Legion class 4-pack (the two Bumblebee's vs. the two Starscream's).
Soulmaster
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No, he's a wide release, and by the looks of it, is in wave 3 with Voyager Sentinel Prime. The only TRU exclusives pictured on that site are the Scan series figures and the Legion class 4-pack (the two Bumblebee's vs. the two Starscream's).
thanks 4 the answer! that means I won't buy normal Prime just to get the lava one
Rockdown
I love that bio, it's so Prime.
Housewife2000
Holy crap - Megatron has a boom-stick strapped to his back!
ThinkTank Customs
man megs has a super-huge shotgun on his back!
Veedox
And now for a breath of fresh negativity:

All these renders further reinforces why I hate the Bayformers. Every. single. character. looks like S**T.

They actually found a way to make Megatron look more like a walking junkpile. Incredible.

End of rant.
optimus_tractor
Am I alone in thinking most of the hi-res renders look awful? I mean, as in worse than the rendered busts for RotF's toys?
Sarvantes1
Will we get a version of Meg's with a shotgun? Probably not since it's too "weapon" like.
Panthro11
Ravenxl7
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Holy crap - Megatron has a boom-stick strapped to his back!
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Originally Posted by LimeWire View Post
man megs has a super-huge shotgun on his back!
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Originally Posted by Sarvantes1 View Post
Will we get a version of Meg's with a shotgun? Probably not since it's too "weapon" like.
Where are you guys seeing this "shotgun"?

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Yeah, they are the same figure. We just now know what the figure's actual name is.
NIBMRatchet
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Where are you guys seeing this "shotgun".
Hem hem!



ThinkTank Customs
here, unmasked him for you:




what i'm inteested in:

could someone post the LINK on the side where the coin and the banner are?
WhiteMocha
I like Thundercracker's bio, and the idea that Starscream is grooming him to be his second-in-command. It's a nice variation from the normal "instills fear with thunder sounds, doubts the Decepticon mission" bios that we generally get for him. Not that I don't like that characterization, it's just always nice to get something fresh.
Ravenxl7
Oh, that thing, lol. I thought people were noticing a new weapon we hand't seen before. It is sorta shotgun-like. Somewhat reminds me of Sideswipe's Mechtech weapon. Might have to try and get a-hold of one to paint-up for Voyager Megs.
NIBMRatchet
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what i'm inteested in:

could someone post the LINK on the side where the coin and the banner are?
It's on the Front Page News Post. TFW2005 always gives credit and links properly.
ThinkTank Customs
naaa i did not found them on the website!
NIBMRatchet
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naaa i did not found them on the website!
It is inside the original post by Richard Prime : The Perth Mint - Manufacturer and distributor of gold, silver and platinum collector coins, investment coins, commemorative coins and precious metal gifts.
ThinkTank Customs
thx nimb!

This site told about 2 other coins:

The Perth Mint :: Forthcoming Releases 2011

so i typed instead of megatron

http://www.perthmint.com.au/images/p...on-Reverse.jpg


bumblebee and optimus prime, here it is:

and these are the new coins, the old coins from ROTF looks differ and had no bumblebee!

HA found other Coins for DOTM:

http://www.perthmint.com.au/images/p...ee-Reverse.jpg

http://www.perthmint.com.au/images/p...me-Reverse.jpg
Opticron Primal
Wow...Megatron's actually toting around a shotgun? That's kinda awesome.

Looking at the shot of Mudflap's robot mode on his card back, I can see the plastic piece that prohibits the knee joint from moving back like everyone says. A simple clipping and filing could fix that.
SPLIT LIP
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Originally Posted by Opticron Primal View Post
Wow...Megatron's actually toting around a shotgun? That's kinda awesome.
I know, right? That's badass.
Paxtin
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Holy crap - Megatron has a boom-stick strapped to his back!
That's just about exactly what I thought to myself, just now.

Now he just needs a chainsaw on his arm.
Autovolt 127
OMG Fireburst Optimus is beautiful.

Consider him sold. He'll i'd buy a Nemesis Prime/Scourge varation of him.
GAUGE0001
Megatron looks terrible in that render. that's the most Low-Tech I've ever seen him.

Chains and a shotgun? really? *sigh
wow a Bruce Campbell transformer, how original.

GO SLAY SOME DEADITES, and be done with it.
Sso02V
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Chains and a shotgun? really? *sigh
wow a Bruce Campbell transformer, how original.
I know, there are already so many transformers covered in chains with shotguns. WTF HASBLO
UTF
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that's the most Low-Tech I've ever seen him.
Might have something to do with him getting his forearm ripped off and his face caved-in.
Anguirus
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That's just about exactly what I thought to myself, just now.

Now he just needs a chainsaw on his arm.
THAT'S WHY THEY MADE ICEPICK!

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I know, there are already so many transformers covered in chains with shotguns. WTF HASBLO
Toxicon
HA Roadbuster looks awesome, and indeed has a retractable visor, going by how he has a visor in these pics, but eyes in the BBTS pics.
Ellamin
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Originally Posted by Ravenxl7 View Post
Go to the "Products" tab, click on Voyager class, and he's the last one on the list.


Absolutely no. If he was an exclusive, he would be on the "Exclusive Items" page. The pages with just the bio's and mugshots are all wide releases. Also, where are you getting that price from?

I am using my local TRU pricing, and I found him.
Ravenxl7
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I am using my local TRU pricing...
So...you're just assuming that they would increase the price of an exclusive Deluxe class figure to $20? I know TRU routinely jacks prices up, but I honestly doubt they would try to sell a Deluxe class figure for almost twice the normal retail cost.
Ellamin
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So...you're just assuming that they would increase the price of an exclusive Deluxe class figure to $20? I know TRU routinely jacks prices up, but I honestly doubt they would try to sell a Deluxe class figure for almost twice the normal retail cost.
They jacked their TFA deluxes to $16 when the rest were $12, now their mainline are $5 above retail, I won't be too surprised if TRU exclusives are $5 above that.

At my local TRU at least.
Opticron Primal
Yeah, TRU seems to be jacking the prices up on lines with collector appeal. Not just transformers, but stuff like Iron Man and DCUC as well....

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