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 Bonus Packs Coming

Chinese auction site Taobao has up two auctions you will want to see, presumably for Q4 exclusives. Toys "R" Us packaged "super value" sets of Leader Class Megatron with Activator Starscream and Leader Class Bulkhead with Activator Bumblebee are coming... but when? Were I a betting man, I'd say October or November. I'd also bet on them being $39.99 or less. As such, I'd say if you haven't yet bought the leader figures, it might be worth your while to wait. (I were going to buy Megatron, but now I'm holding off. Free seems like a good price for Activators.)

Toys "R" Us Canada Offering BOGO Animated Transformers

Over at The Allspark, user Cybersnark mentioned that his local Toys "R" Us is having a buy-one-get-one-free offer on animated Transformers toys. It does not appear such a promotion is currently running in the USA.

Unicron Returns to Transformers Universe

Fans of the giant planet eating robot, rejoice! Unicron is apparently coming back for a third repackaging, although some claim the toy showing up in the box on eBay isn't final. (We think it is.) Apparently a Toys "R" Us exclusive, this beast is probably going to appear some time this Fall. Want to know and see more? See the auction on eBay, or see the report on TFW2005.

Transformers Animated at Toys "R" Us, Kay-Bee Toys

Hasbro's Transformers Animated line has now been spotted (by me) at Kay-Bee Toy Stores (just some Voyagers [Megatron & Bulkhead]) and at Toys "R" Us (Wave 1 Deluxe, Wave 1 Voyager [no Starscream], and the DVD set.) These stores are charging more than Target and Wal-Mart, but it goes to show that they are indeed making the rounds at all the major toy emporiums. Happy hunting!