News over at Cybertron.ca is being posted about the looks and features ect., of the new Sideswipe figure from ROTF by none other then Pascal, as well as pics by s250 of his head shots have been shown. UPDATE: Thanks to Talkie Toaster for sharing a full shot of the robot. Click the Read More for all the details.

Following up on the ROTF Leader class Optimus Prime images, we've got the copy for the character summary that gives away a couple of things, including another confirmation about Megatron and some insight into who's one of the Con the Autobots will be hunting. This might be considered to be a serious spoiler, so please look at the risk of knowing the movie plot. Please click the Read More to see Leader Optimus Prime's summary.

Just in from IDW Publishing is a 5-page preview with covers for the Transformers Maximum Dinobots #2 comic that will be released on January 28, 2009. The series we've all be waiting for has Grimlock and the dino boys in their own comic series with a second issue showing us this is no 101. There's trouble within the team that catches the attention a certain Decepticon big bot, Scorponok!!! Click the Read More to see the preview and comic covers.

UK Entertainment site My Park Magagazine has published a short interview with Shia LeBeouf and Megan Fox who talk about filming the Transformers sequel describing the filming as too real. "It makes you run fast because you are genuinely terrified. And you still feel blanks - with that many guns going off, you never really know." says Fox. Read the full interview with Shia and Megan now at My Park Magagazine

Thanks to ModxToy.com who have posted news and images from the February issue #94 of Hyper Hobby Magazine, the Japanese toy collectors publication. Get a look at brand new images of Masterpiece Grimlock, Alternity Megatron, new Henkei figures and Disney Label gray variant release. Click the Read More for details and scans.

TFormers Podcast returns for the New Year with a TON of stuff to cover. Get your bearings with Ironhide1975 and ZePiper when they talk about Botcon 2009, New Revenge of the Fallen Set Pics?, Preview on Revenge of the Fallen Figures, Revenge of the Fallen Legends Class Figures, New Revenge of the Fallen FAB Jolt, Megatron Images, Transformers 3 In Summer 2011!? and much more! Listen Now!

Target.com has posted an order page for the Transformers Animated Jetstorm and Jetfire action figures two pack. The item is listed as "This item is currently unavailable," but the item should be in-stock soon so you'll want to keep checking back. You may view the page now at Target.com.

For all the people who cried "FOUL" when Lockdown was released without his chainsaw, never fret. Hasbro has seen fit to give us a repaint that includes the chainsaw this time... figures. Is this repaint worth up to $11 just to have Texas Massacre type mayhem? Read the review and find out!

Just in time for the New Year, we have updated our image databases with new pics! Click on the respective links to catch looks at Universe figures Cheetor, Cyclonus w/Targetmaster Nightstick, Hound w/Ravage and, from the Animated series, Blazing Lockdown

ACToys member chekofs has posted news and pics of another Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen figure. This one is a redeco of the voyager class Blackout figure in blue and white as Evac. You can see both images of the figure in the image gallery.

Following up from earlier news, the member "Anonymous" of the 4chan toy forums has posted the first full view of the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Optimus Prime Leader Class action figure. You may recognize a couple of new things in the images of the robot. The action figure now has much more detailing than before as well as confirmation that he's got the additional weapons and features. Click the Read More for details.

Yahoo auctions Japan seller klub_1977 has posted an auction for a Transformers Henkei Lucky Draw D-06 Galvatron action figure in the package. Lucky Draw figures are given away at by random (lucky) drawing to people who send in post cards offered in various magazines and other promotions. Check out the images in the local image gallery

I found this in a link off Ebay, Boscovs has a listing up for the Transformers Animated Converting Arm Blaster-Megatron. The alt is pretty cool, and I'm assuming like the rest of the blasters it'll be huge. Just wish they worked in more black. Check out the images by clicking on the Read More.

We are pleased to announced that bookings are now OPEN for Auto Assembly 2009, Europe's largest Transformers convention! Taking place over the weekend of 15th-16th August 2009 in Birmingham, England, Auto Assembly is set to be bigger and better than ever! This time it is going to be a packed weekend celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Transformers filled with activities, dealers, guests and so much much!

Thanks to chenkofs of the TFClub board for posting a first look at Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Knock out action figure in the package. The images show the front, back and side of the package that include the characters profile. Click the Read More to view images and profile.