Transformers Orange iPod Speaker Prime, Alternity Convoy Pictures

Apparently there's a big show in Japan and there are new Transformers there! The C3X Hobby 2008 show is going on, and you can see pics of the new orange/red Convoy iPod speakers and the first full-color images of Alternity Convoy here, at TFW2005.

The silver Alternity Convoy doesn't really look like Optimus Prime at all, and early reports peg him at a "deluxe" size-- just a much higher price point. No word on a US release.

The burning flame version of the iPod speakers is pretty neat. It says "Excel Perfect Year 2008" on the side, which would make us think it's an elementary school reward, but it's probably not. Like the previous versions, it features a new head sculpt and is extremely unlikely to see a US release.

Target Exclusive Transformers Animated Boxed Set

According to this post at The Allspark, Target is going to have an exclusive Rescue Ratchet toy-- in yellow. Why yellow? I don't know, but it includes Legends-class animated toys of Starscream and Prowl. Presumably, the boxed set will be $15-$20, but nothing is set in stone yet.

It's interesting. Let's leave it at that.

Transformers' Unicron Returns, With New Box

We reported it before, but now ACToys.net has new, large photos of the packaging of Unicron! This exclusive reissue will be sold at Toys "R" Us and, so far, it appears to just be the Armada Unicron in a new box. It's worth noting that it's a large, reasonably fun toy so if you missed it the first time around you may wish to get one this year.

Transformers Animated Skywarp Revealed

While more or less confirmed ages ago, images have now surfaced of Skywarp on TF08.net. It still has orange "glass," but now has that black, silver, and purple look everyone digs so much.