The Transformers: War for Cybertron Map and Character Pack #2 downloadable content will include five new maps and two new characters Dead End and Zeta Prime. A trailer posted at GameTrailers (viewable in the full article) reveals that these two characters and five unspecified maps will be included in the new DLC that is available tomorrow, September 7th on XBox Live Marketplace and Playstation Network. A pricepoint has not been specified.

There was some chatter earlier this weekend that Steve Blum announced his role of Starscream in Transformers: Prime, and now, we have video proof. The announcement was made at SacAnime, which occurred this past weekend. Mr. Blum will join Peter Cullen and Frank Welker, who will play Optimus Prime and Megatron, respectively. Take a look at the video after the jump.

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This week we have the new preorder for the Fansproject Shadow Scyther Trailer Upgrade Set! This set is a TFsource exclusive for North America! We also have many restocks of many popular items such as Henkei Astrotrain, Encore #19 Cassettes, and many more! We've also added new Transformers 2010 preorders for new Voyagers and Powercore Combiners. Don't forget that our Summer Sale is still going on. We have over 50 hot Transformers items on sale, all already marked 20% or more off!

Ray from our sponsor Robot Kingdom has just messaged us to detail some information on Fansprojects' upcoming TFX-04B Shadow Scyther, which the company recently unveiled. The new add-on boasts improved levels of designing and engineering and is made to fit on Classic and Henkei versions. Read more.

A new downloadable content pack will be released on September 7th, according to the announcement section in the Transformers: War for Cybertron video game. The ticker bar, which announces information across all spectrums related to the game on the multiplayer screen, states new DLC, featuring new characters and maps will be released on September 7th. A price point and additional information have not been revealed. Read more.

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.

Thanks to nihaohuwen, we have new looks at the Transformers Power Core Combiners Grimstone with team Dinobots prototype figures. Hasbro told us during BotCon 2010 that they found Transformers fans have a geniune love of the Dinobots, so they decided that the Dinobots team is a great addition to the Power Core line. The set was unveiled to the public (where pictures could be taken) at China's first convention CybertronCon. The Dinobots will be released as the first wave of 2011.

A sketch depicting Protector with a serrated scythe named TFX-04B has shown up on Fansproject's home page. Could it be even before the release of the Protector Upgrade that Fansproject is already prepping its nemesis? Possibly a sign of things to come, possibly just some nice art, but leave it to Fansproject to keep us guessing yet again. Get a look at the full sketch after the jump.

According to several reports, Steven Blum has announced that he will be lending his voice to the character Starscream in The Hub's upcoming series Transformers: Prime. The announcement took place at SacAnime, a convention in Sacramento, California that is taking place this weekend, according to the reports. Madmegas4 first provided this information while Sean Long seems to have corroborated this information at TFW2005. Mr. Blum last voiced Barricade and Shockwave in the Transformers: War for Cybertron video game and Dark Scream in Robots In Disguise. Read more.

Hi - Here is a quick update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about a variety of new arrivals and more exciting new preorders.

The Headmaster Wonderfest Headmaster Warriors - Lione, Shuffler and Loafer exclusive garage kits that can be yours if you choose to buy them from this auction on Yahoo! Japan. Regardless, thanks to the auction seller, moon_base2, who gives us some great looks at the toys in their different modes and packaging.

The Auto Assembly team have posted two new official videos on YouTube with two of the guests of honor from Auto Assembly 2010 Scott McNeil and Derrick J Wyatt. Check out the video clips after the jump.

With all the hub bub about Fan Project, TF Club, and other unofficial TF accessories and figures made, I thought it would be fun to point out this article that goes into detail about the production process of one of these toys. TFC Toys have posted a report and pictures of a visit to a China factory is making the TFC EX-200 Battle Rollar. Watch them pait and assemble the toys from scratch.

Baltimore Comic Con was lots of fun and it was great to meet those of you had the opportunity to stop by and say hello! There is a small chance we will be at the New York Comic Con in October. Stay Tuned for that!

Apocalypse Comics will be bringing two exclusive IDW variants to this years New York Comic Con. The first is for Transformers #12, which is a homage to the classic Jack Kirby cover of X-Men #1. The second is for GI Joe #23, which is a homage to the unforgettable "Apocalypse Now!" movie poster.

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.

Peaugh gives us a (as always) detailed review for the latest edition to FansProjects Crossfire line featuring the long awaited parts to upgrade your Energon or ROTF Bruticus.