The reviews for the newly released Universe line keep rolling in. Up for review this time is another Decepticon Triplechanger. Check out Tankor and all three of his modes by clicking here for the review.

Thanks to ACToys and TFClub, we have some new images showing off Universe Silverbolt and Powerglide. Click each name to view the figure's respective database entry.

Wal-Mart store computers have revealed some new Transformers Animated figures that will coming soon. The figures are a mix of deluxe and voyager class and these have never been seen before! So without further ado, click into the TFormers Community to see them and talk about it!

Time to restock those wallets! Universe has been sighted on the streets and we're kicking off our reviews of the Universe figures with Prowl. Check out our review of the second in command by clicking here.

The Transformers Club has posted a 5 page preview of the Digest comic that will be included with the Nightbeat toy... What are two of the strongest Dinobots, Slag and Sludge, doing with Nightbeat and his Headmaster ally Siren? And who is following the the crew to one of the most dangerous asteroid colonies in the galaxy? Friend, foe or both? These questions are just part of the mystery Nightbeat must solve in the all-new Timelines story "Cheap Shots." View now at TransformersClub.com

The Transformers Animated two-part season two finale is a finale of finales that packs great story and some awesome battles into one clump. The Decepticons kidnap Bulkhead to aid in Megatron's ultimate plan to take over Cybertron and with that, the fates of Cybertron and Earth lie in the balance as Optimus Prime & his Autobots battle Megatron & his Decepticons in a fight to the finish. Oh my! Read how it all goes down in this packed review and 530 screen captures! Warning! Spoilers

Animated Happy Meal Optimus Prime is Here! We hit the golden arches first thing today and were able to snag the #1 Optimus Prime figure. See the packaging with $5 OFF coupon on $20+ purchase of Animated toys and the swell Prime mini-figure with some of his old fast-food buddies in the image gallery.

Thanks to ACToys who have posted a new prototype image of the Universe / Classics 2.0 Ratchet figure. The image gives us a better view of the remolded head. Look upon him in all his prototype glory here.

The recently announced Transformers Animated (UK) comic will be a separate entity from the IDW Publishing Transformers Animated: The Arrival, which begins in August. Simon Furman wrote on his blog that he will be writing some "fully-originated lead strips" for Titan, emphasizing that he will not be doing all of them, "but a few here and there, kicking with issue #1’s story 'Swiped!'" Read more.

Along with the general release of the "Transformers" single-disc re-release with the Optimus Prime mask and the transforming Megatron package, Wal-Mart will be getting an exclusive in the form of the Bumblebee mask. The "Transformers" Bring Home A Hero promotions will be released on September 2nd for $19.99 each.

The "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" poster that popped up on the Internet last week has been revealed as a fake. "Marobot," posting under "Tormentor" on the "Transformers" Producer Don Murphy message boards, writes, "as all of u alredy [sic] know ....both are fake and both are made by my [sic]." To prove the claim, the poster attached the logo and two additional posters, viewable in the gallery.

Can you believe it? Hasbro has dusted off the old Unicron figure for a re-release in the Universe / Classics 2.0 series. From the look of the image we have from ACToys, this is the same toy as before. We will need Hasbro to tell us more about this toy that you may view here now.

Here's the first official commerical show for the Transformers Animated line. Man thanks to maribel1234 who was nice enough to post it on YouTube. Watch Now

The floodgates open wider. Target in W. Modesto CA had Animated Snarl and Oil Slick available today. This seems to coincide with Jazz and Soundwave also being spotted. All four are part of the Wave 3 Deluxe release. For a double surprise, Target is also having a sale on Deluxe class figures for $8/ea.

Thanks to TF08.NET there are new shots of the Transformers Animated Ultra Magnus action figure. With our first look at this toy everyone is talking about we see the figue in robot and alternate mode with details on the mouth aticulation and more that you may view in the Animated Database.

The Tformers.com Universe Database has been updated with a slew of new pictures! We now have detailed alt mode and robot mode pictures up for Tankor, Sunstreaker and Prowl. Click on the links to view.

Toys R Us seems to have the jump on things lately. Earlier this week, there were reports flying that Universe figures are being spotted at the toy store. Now, there have been several sightings by myself of Animated Activators spotted on Toys R Us shelves as well. In locations including Dublin, Concord and Modesto CA, the first wave were hanging on the shelves. Wave 1 includes Bumblebee, Starscream and Bulkhead.

Remy has posted ACT 493 Image gallery featuring the Animated Voyager Optimus Prime action figure. You may view it now at TFKenKon.com.

To all of the United States-based fans out there, Happy Fourth of July! Enjoy barbecues, fun, and fireworks with your family and friends! Please be careful this holiday weekend and return to us safely!

The season two finale of "Transformers Animated" airs stateside tomorrow, July 5, as a two-part special on Cartoon Network. "A Bridge Too Close, Parts 1 and 2" will air back-to-back as a one hour event starting at 10:30 a.m./9:30 a.m. central. The episode will air again on Sunday, July 6, starting at the same time of 10:30 a.m./9:30 a.m. central. In "A Bridge Too Close, Parts 1 and 2," Megatron kidnaps Bulkhead in order to finish his space bridge project, putting into motion a chain of events that culminates in a fight to the finish between the Autobots and Decepticons.