Updated: This post has been updated. See full article for more. In the Transformers Prime teaser of Season 2 Episode 15 "Toxicity", an Insecticon appeared to peer into something that was green and smoldering, and in this teaser image, we find out what exactly happens to said Insecticon. Yeah, that thing buries itself in the throat of the Insecticon while others look on. This episode promises to be very epic for the last relic (rhyme not intended) and will feature a battle between Bulkhead and an Insecticon, which, judging from the beginning of the video preview, the former does not far well either. "Toxicity" airs this Saturday on The Hub at 8:30PM Eastern, 5:30PM Pacific.

Tformers sponsor Robotkingdom has posted in-package images of Takara Tomy's upcoming Transformers Prime AM-10 Bulkhead, AM-11 Arcee, and EZ-10 Wheeljack with Spaceship. These figures are set for shipment from the retailer at the end of this month. These figures are the same ones from the Hasbro release of Robots In Disguise line here in the states with some varying paint jobs. Continue reading...

AcToys have posted some new looks at the Third Party G1 BumbleBee-Volkswagen figure that seems to be forever reproduced. This one looks to be one of the best incarnations yet with some very fine workmanship on a true G1 style Volkswagon Beetle that transforms into a convincing looking Bumblebee. The images show the figure, packaging, contents and the designs for the Spike mini-figure that is said to be included along with a gun, cards, coins, toolbox, stickers, and brochure pack-ins. Check out the images and translated details after the jump.

Thanks to ACToys who have posted some new looks at the Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-12 Lambor (Sideswipe) action figure. The new images were shown in the lastest edition of Japanese Hobby Magazine Figure King shows the prototype figure of the Masterpiece MP-12 Lambor (Sideswipe) figure in its robot and alternate vehicle modes. Additonally, they have included another sillouette preview of the MP-13 Soundwave figure that was previously revealed.

If our photos of Transformers Prime Cyberverse Commander Ultra Magnus from BotCon 2012 were not enough to satisfy your hunger of this upcoming figure, how do official images work for you? Online retailer Amazon has posted official images of the figure in-package and robot and vehicle modes. The figure is set for a July 2012 release along with Nightwatch Optimus Prime for $8.99 each. Take a look at the Ultra Magnus, fit with a unique mold, in the gallery.

As the date on the calendar gets closer to August 28, 2012, the game makers are teasing more and more out of the game to keep the buzz going. Today, the buzz probably went a little higher than that when Insecticon Hardshell was unveiled - it might be a coincidence that Hardshell will also show up in Transformers Prime this weekend. Not much is known about the character at this point, including whether he will be playable in the game.What we do know is that Hardshell (the alternate name of Bombshell, an Insecticon in the Generation 1 series) joins fellow Insecticon Kickback in the game. Continue reading...

The Transformers Singapore facebook group has posted an image of the swell looking Battle Mat for your new Bot Shots. Looks like fans who purchase 4 Transformers Bot Shots or more will get one of these mats. They are available at They're available at all Toys R Us and major departmental stores in Singapore now through June 30, 2012. Sorry, we don't know if these will be offered states side. Post a comment if you have seen them around. Check out the image after the jump for the details.

X-Transbots have revealed some news and sketches for their third party figure Mega Ftoresu Makishimasu. Which, if you didn't read between the letters is likely a homage to the G1 Fortress Maximus. They have posted the following comments about this figure: "Our designer currently is working for a new redesign of Mega Ftoresu Makishimasu that mostly G1 homage! He has multiple alt mode configurations, transforming into a relatively compact "city" mode, "battle station" and more. See the images and read the full details after the jump.

The folks at Planet Iacon have posted some images of the soon to be released Takara Tomy Transformers Prime Arms Micron capsule toys wave 1. Show are the figures in full color in both the robot and alternate modes. These figures look to be really small and thus feature more basic than usual articulation. Get a look at the figures after the jump for more details.

Takara Tomy has unveiled two Optimus Prime exclusive figures as the International Tokyo Toy Show. The figures are Transformers Prime Shining First Edition Optimus Prime and Transformers United Black Optimus Prime. Each are retailing for 5,000 Yen (~$63 USD). The show is taking place June 16-18, 2012 at the Tokyo Big Sight Convention Center.

Following on Devastator, it is safe to say that it's only a matter of time before all the great Transformers gestalts will get the 3P make-over. TFC Toys moves ahead to other combiners with a new teaser image just posted for their upcoming homage. The name, Project Uranus, is not very descriptive, but it don't take but a second to see this is NOT Superion. The image of the silhouetted figures revealed at Botcon has been updated with a blurry image of what we think is their version of Slingshot.

Thanks to Tformers sponsor Robot Kingdom who have shared some new looks at the in-package image of the Transformers Prime EZ Collection action figures. Get a look the EZ-11 Ironhide and EZ-12 Dreadwing on the card wth shots of the front and back. Check out the images of the figures after the jump for all the details.

We know what you are thinking. You are posing (or playing - we do not judge) your Transformers Prime Voyager Optimus Prime figure and you think, "man, I really want those battle blades he had in the show! Those were awesome!" Well, it seems Dr. Wu heard those cries all around the world, and has created a pair of show-accurate battle blades! Date and pricepoints are not yet available, but we will let you know when we do!

Ken Christiansen, whose previous work includes Luxoflux's Transformers Revenge of the Fallen The Game and some pre-pre-concept artwork for Transformers Prime has now revealed some concept art for Transformers Prime Ironhide! While many were bummed he was not on the show, the character has received a Cyberverse Commander figure, out this month. Continue reading...

After a long silence, FansProject has returned to the custom scene with a reveal of their work: Warbot WB-002 Steel Core. The figure is the second entry in their line of the Warbot line that was kicked off with WB-001 Defender way back in March 2010. A teaser was posted on Facebook and a full illustration reveal of the figure was revealed on their FansProject Core website. The Core site does state that they are attempting to bring out some exclusives to the Core members. There is not a release date or price point, but until then, enjoy the images.

Takara Tomy and Kabaya are continuing their candy partnership by releasing a new EZ Collection Gum series, consisting of repaints of Legion, or Legends, as they used to be called. The whole set of five has been revealed and they include G2 Optimus Prime (1), Hot Rodimus (2), Prowl (3), G2 Megatron (4), and Starscream (5). These are set for a July 30, 2012 release.Take a look at the series after the jump.

Fun Publications has also released a clear look at the artwork for Depth Charge, the Transformers Collectors Club incentive figure for next year. This is the same artwork that was shown during the club panel at BotCon 2012 where Fun Publications also announced their subscription service. The figure uses the Transformers Hunt For the Decepticons Terradive mold, and the organizers joked that Depth Charge went on a bit of a diet this go around when compared to his Beast Wars counterpart.

Hasbro has dished out official views of Transformers Generations Fall of Cybertron Voyager Soundwave and his repainted counterpart Soundblaster. Soundwave's design is essentially a larger version of his design from the previous Transformers War for Cybertron video game. The new feature with this mold, though, is that instead of cassettes, each figure will come with a disc, which may be launched from the chest and will transform upon impact. Soundwave and Soundblaster can store up to three discs at a given time. Take a look at the figures in the gallery, and see additional angles of Soundwave in our BotCon 2012 galleries.