Japanese Transformers fans don't need to feel left out. TakaraTomy has updated their official Transformers product site with the Hasbro produced N.E.S.T. Cyber Missions that we all know and love, NOT. Takara has posted the first clip with the next coming to Japan on March 19th. Check out the videos now with Japanese sub-titles at takaratomy.co.jp.

Hasbro has uploaded the third episode of their web series Cyber Missions to their video website Monkeybar TV. The online video series is a tie-in to the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen toyline. In this episode, Ratchet and Lockdown face-off against each other. View the episode on Monekybar TV.

Optimus Prime and Bumblebee for Transformers 3 will be receiving some updates here and there, says the team over at Industrial Light and Magic. Speaking with SciFi Wire, Scott Benza, animation supervisor says that Bumblebee has matured a bit since we last saw him, so some "subtle changes to his physique" will be made that make him "look more mature." Meanwhile, Scott Farrar, the visual effects supervisor, says that Optimus Prime's updates will be more easter egg-like and mainly for the fans. Read more.

Just in, MTV is reporting on exclusive news for the Transformers 3 installment from Hasbro's CEO Brian Goldner who is offering some VERY interesting insights about what Micheal Bay has planned for Part Three. The first bits of news are both bad and good: "Bay is planning to put returning stars Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox... The new sequel will focus more on characters and the core mythology from the Autobots and Decepticons' history."

We posted this previously, but Michael Bay has posted an interesting video that features the making of the the sound for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen movie. The video give us an overview of what all went into the sound production for ROTF that has been nominated for a 2009 Oscar for Best Sound Mixing in a movie. Tune into the oscars this Sunday to see who wins.

Ray Park is "expected" to have a lead role in Transformers 3, according to Left Lane News. A recent article on the website links Mr. Park to the film while spotlighting his upcoming film "Jinn," where Mr. Park has been cast as a lead role. The website claims that details remain unknown. A video interview with Mr. Park is also available on the website, but it does not delve into his future projects.

Thanks to GenZhao, we have new images of the Voyager Night Ops Ratchet figure. The figure is a repaint of the same Ratchet mold from 2007's Transformers. As revealed during Toy Fair 2010, the figure will be part of the Hunt for Decepticons promotional campaign, which will begin in the Fall. In the promotion, specially marked packages will include a code which you will be able to use to play game on Transformers.com.

So many homages of G1 figures in the ROTF lineup. So why not sneak in a character from Cybertron? The result is Scattorshot, who is the same only different. Check out the latest Scout class figure to be put in the limelight via this review

Michael Bay has said that new characters and twists will be packed into the third entry of the Transformers live action series during his appearance on Starz' In the House. On his appearance on the show, Transformers 3 was a main topic of discussion, MTV reports, and he says that things will change for the third installment: "You can't just rehash the old," he explained. "We're adding a lot of new elements. We're adding new characters. We're adding a lot of twists." Mr. Bay also talked about why he decided to do Transformers 3 in 2011 and not after his small movie, as well as 3D.

Launching today, 26 February, and based on Hasbro¹s TRANSFORMERS brand, each TRANSFORMERS comic download includes an awesome action packed story and is bursting with fun facts and trivia about the characters, movies and comics!

As we continue our look into Scout class figures, we come across another highly talked about figure. This one is Skystalker, who so far hasn't had any ill praise bestowed upon him. Is he really that remarkable a figure? Delve into this review and find out!

Nelson, the administrator of Michael Bay's official website Shoot For the Edit has announced that Transformers 3 will be filming in Moscow, Russia, and Chicago, Illinois. According to him, Mr. Bay will be filming big action sequences at both locations. Mr. Bay will be matching the amount of money made from the sales of the DVD and Blu-ray and donate it to Make A Wish Foundation.

The consensus is that the ROTF Scout class line has both pleased and amazed fans. Must be why Hasbro has a whole new wave of original mode Scouts on the loose. The first such Scout to go under our microscope is Brakedown, a tribute to the G1 Stunticon of yore. Click here to check him out.

The sale of the Hummer vehicle brand between General Motors and Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machine has collapsed and GM will now work to close the company, the New York Times reports. Tengzhong announced it was buying Hummer from GM back in October. While the firm has enough cash on hand to purchase the company, it was not able to secure bank financing to operate and redesign the stable of vehicles in the company's lineup.

The 5th and 6th waves are appearing sporadically in stores everywhere lately. Although there's lots of Deluxe and Voyager goodies out there, the Scouts by no means should be ignored. We managed to round 3 three such Scouts that deserve a portion of your wallet. Check out the links to see updates of Brakedown, Scattorshot and Skystalker.

It's Christmas in February! A mass wave of NEST figures is piling into various retailers. We've found some ourselves and have updated the movie database accordingly. Click on the corresponding links to view the new images for Deluxe class Ratchet, Mindwipe, Brawn and Legends class Devastator!

The new NEST figures keep rolling in. The lastest figure to hit the shelves is a tribute to Animated Lockdown. See how he translates to the movieverse by clicking here to check out the images.

Jonesing Fans Project's upcoming custom the Crossfire XF-02A Explorer and XF-02 Munitioner? Well thanks to TFClub and Fans Project, we have new images to help you scratch that itch. The figures serve as appendage add-ons to the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen/Transformers Energon/Universe Classics 2.0 Bruticus Maximus. The images provide a look at the extras packed with the space shuttle and Humvee figures and how it interacts with the combiner. The two add-ons are currently pre-orderable for $48.99 each at our sponsor Big Bad Toy Store.

Thanks to HK-TF member jinxm who has posted some real images of the Wonder Festival Exclusive The Fallen action figure. As you may have read around the Internet, the stories about this being a repacked Target Exclusive figure are wrong. The new images show a figure that is made of clear, fire, plastic that makes this toy totally different.

Remy returns with a new gallery and it is Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Deluxe Ratchet. You get what you expect from Remy in this gallery (awesome shots) and you can check it out at TFKenKon.com.

Thanks to yizhi521 via S250, we have our first in-depth look at Transformers Voyager Sea Spray. The images available show off the figure in its box as well as free of its confines. Like we have learned previously, Sea Spray will continue to "drive main movie characters & introduce new 'off-screen' realistic characters." The side of the box also reveals that we will be receiving a new figure using the Voyager Ratchet mold called Night Ops Ratchet. Take a look at the figure in the gallery.

Barricade finally gets some love as his Human Alliance figure begins to filter into retailers everywhere. We managed to get ahold of one and updated the Movie Database with his stats and plenty of images. Click on the link to check it out!

We posted this previously, but Michael Bay has posted an interesting video that features the making of the the sound for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen movie. The video give us an overview of what all went into the sound production for ROTF that has been nominated for a 2009 Oscar for Best Sound Mixing in a movie. Tune into the oscars this Sunday to see who wins.

SoundWorks Collection have posted a mini-documentary about the sound design for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. The video features the talents of the movie sound team including Sound Re-Recording Mixer Greg Russell, Supervising Sound Editor Erik Aadahl, and Supervising Sound Editor Ethan Van der Ryn. Get the insider details on the how these guys make robots sound totally awesome.

Seibertron.com recently sat down with Will Kenefick, owner of RetroSBK, the company responsible for the Arcee (Ducati 848), Chromia (Suzki B-king), and Flareup (MV Augusta F4 - name revealed at San Diego Comic-Con) motorcycles in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. The interview doesn't reveal any new details about the film, but it gives a different perspective by Mr. Kenefick and his experience with the film. Some highlights after the jump.

UNICRON! MINICONS! ...Maybe. These and other might be revelations await you in Rotten Tomatoes interview with Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura. Check out the interview here.