Thanks to jinxm of HK-TF, we have a well-detailed look at TakaraTomy's version of Transformers Animated Wingblade Optimus Prime. While Hasbro's intended release was a non-battle damaged version of the deluxe Battle Begins Optimus Prime, Takara has decided to release the Wingblade add-on with a voyager class version of the character. To differentiate between the regular voyager release and this version, Takara has decided to release this version with translucent plastic. Take a look at the highlights in the gallery, with the rest available at HK-TF.

Following up on a previous report. KP Toys have posted images of a Transformers Animatd "GOLD OPTIMUS PRIME" Takara Lucky Draw DVD Mail Away Prize. According to the post there was to be 1000 of these, but they were told from a reliable source that only 300 have been sent out. There will be no more. Take that as a rumor as traditionally there are usually more than they tell us there are.

GenZhao of KOToys has posted a large gallery of TakaraTomy's Crystal Wingblade Optimus Prime. Most of the figure's large body parts are crystal and he is a mix of crystal/clear plastics and solids. Take a look at the images after the jump.

Thanks to higekumatoytoy who has been posting up a storm lately. We have some new views and insights on the Animated Japan TA-33 Rodimus deluxe class action figure from Takara Tomy. The Japanese have done their dance on this figure and it's kinda funky with sparkled purple paint and accessories. For once, the metallic upgrade may not be desirable? Check out the images and decide for yourself.

Thanks to Masabon, we have the scans of upcoming Transformers figures from Figure King 151. The issue includes Million Publishing mail away Elite Guard Optimus Prime, Chrome Silver Bumblebee, and more looks at upcoming Transformers Animated figures that we will most likely never get stateside, Wingblade Optimus Prime and Hydrodive (Jetpack) Bumblebee. We also get new looks at Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy and the Disney Label Halloween Edition Donald Duck. Take a look at the images after the jump!

TakaraTomy has updated their official Transformers Animated page and has rubbed it into American Transfans' faces that we will not be getting these figures. The figures are Wingblade Optimus Prime and Hydrodive Bumblebee. Hasbro promised to release these figures during San Diego Comic-Con 2009, but we have yet to hear any announcement about their release. Read more.

TakaraTomy has updated their official website to announce their next Lucky Draw figure, a chrome silver version of Transformers Animated Bumblebee. From September 18 to October 31, 2010, Japanese customers who purchase 3,000 Yen (~$35 USD) or more on Transformers toys (EZ Collection not eligible) from Bic Camera Store & Edeon Group stores will automatically be entered in the drawing to win one of the 40 figures that will be available. Each store will get 20 figures.

We've just reduced pricing on 2000 items by 10% to 20% - many of these were already on sale previously and are now priced even more attractively. There are a total of 4200+ items discounted between 20% and 90% off - with 1300 of them priced at 50% off or more! Take a look at the new sale menu here for a ton of great deals at bigbadtoystore.com.

Million Publishing has revealed their exclusive Transformers Animated Elite Guard Optimus Prime that will only be available with a purchase of their upcoming Transformers Animated Encyclopedia. Earlier today, we reported that the figure would be based on the Wingblade Optimus Prime figure based on the silhouette on the cover of the encyclopedia; however, the figure is just the lone Voyager figure. The book will be available on August 26, 2010 for 1,680 Yen (~$20 USD) and you can purchase a maximum of two figures, which cost 4,900 Yen (~$58 USD) for one and 9,200 Yen (~$108 USD) for two.

Million Publishing is slated to release their Transformers Animated Encyclopedia on August 26, 2010 and with it, they will be offering what seems to be an Elite Guard version of the Wingblade Optimus Prime figure. Read more.

Vangelus takes us on a tour of the Transformers 2010 Animated Sons of Cyberton Animated Crystal Optimus and Rodimus 2 pack in a way that only Vangelus can. The import exclusive e is available at BBTS for $54.99 shipping now. Place your order now at BigBadtToyStore.com.

Paramount Japan have updated their web site with news and information on the latest DVDs from Transformers Animated Japan. Read the details from the new releases of Volume 3 and 4 DVDs that will be released in Japan on October 8, 2010 and November 5, 2010 in Japan for 3,129 JPY / $35 USD each.

Thanks to GenZhao of KOToys, we have new looks of the Seibu Department Store exclusive Transformers Animated Black Convoy figure. As previously reported, the store will be offering a limited edition of 300 voyager class Black Animated Convoy figures for a price of 4200 JPY / 48 USD in their stores from August 3rd and August 8th, 2010.

Thanks again to GhenZhao who has posted an extensive gallery of the Sons of Cybertron action figure set that will apparently be offered as a Shanghai Con Exclusive in addition to the regular 2010 TakaraTomy release. The post makes note of how Takara uses clear plastic in normal and painted applications.

Just in is an image from the Seibu department stores newsletter, Seibu-Press, that has revealed an image of their exlcusive Transformers action figure release. They will be offering a limited edition of 300 Animated Black Convoy voyager class figures for a price of 4200 JPY / 48 USD in their stores from August 3rd and August 8th, 2010. Check out the image after the jump.