The Universe of the Transformers is vast, and populated by many characters. Their universe is a large tapestry, made up of the stories and points of view of countless experiences that serve the larger whole. These are some of those stories. This is: Transformers: Mosaic.

11/27/08 Mosaics: A safe and Happy Thanksgiving to fellow US peeps, as well to those that don't even celebrate it!

• Tracks' Triumphant Times isn't all that triumphant.
• Razorclaw knows when No Conflict is the honorable choice.
• Outback should've promised Kup before they wound up in The Outback.
• Pipes's use of Old Garbage could bring him more trouble.
• Thoughts of a scientist first, always a warrior second.
• On Screening for Vortex, Smokescreen does what he will.
• Listening to the waves will always be better than the Sound of the Screaming.
• The Six Faces Blaze Master will never forget.
• Mixmaster finds Sudden Release doesn't necessarily equate to sudden gratitude.
• Should've run anti-malware check before Getting Away , Getaway.

Getting bored on your Thanksgiving break? Need a little diversion to lift your spirits? Various members of TF08.net have posted new images of upcoming Transformers figures, all for your entertainment (and partially for their monetary gain)!

First up is a new image of Universe 25th Anniversary Dinobot in dino mode. Unfortunately, he's still mis-transformed, but at least you can get a good look at Hasbro's colorscheme for the ol' Scalebelly. You can see the image here.

Next is Universe Legends Class Wheelie, and for the first time in actual plastic color rather than as a hand-painted sample! Click here for Wheelie!

And lastly, a new toy that hadn't previously been known about. This toy looks to be a repaint of the Wreckage figure that came out for the Transformers Movie line. Only instead of the arctic camo deco, he seems to be sporting a colorscheme more reminiscent of his original concept art! The wreckage image can be spotted here!  

ACToys.net user All stars has several edited/cobbeled pics comparing MP Grimlock with Classics Optimus, as well a variety of Optimii and Grimlock in both modes to further the comparison. From the looks of it, Grimlock in bot mode seems about a bit shorter than MP Prime.

Click here to see the original pics.

Black Friday.info has posted the deals that Walmart stores will be offering next Friday. In addition to the 2-disc Blu Ray DVD set for $15, the list also confirms that the Animated "Revenge of Blackarachnia" and "Transform and Roll Out" 2-packs are indeed meant for Black Friday. They will also be $15. You can see that complete list here.

Those fans looking to save some green on Black Friday on Transformers Video Games & DVDs should head over to Best Buy and Circuit City! Best Buy will have the PS2 Transformers Movie Game and the 2007 Transformers Movie on Blu Ray for $9.99. Circuit City will have the PS3 Transformers Movie Game for $14.99 and the DS Transformers: Autobot Game for $9.99. You can view Best Buy's Ad (in PDF format) here, and Circuit City's here (also in PDF format).The Transformers single-disc DVD is going for $5.98 USD at Target stores (type in "transformers" in the search bar).

If you're looking for a nice deal on toys, KB Toys can help you shave off $10 USD on select Universe, Movie, or Animated packs (last page). Toys 'R' Us has the 10" Star Wars Crossover Figures prices knocked off by 50%, and Kmart has Animated Cyber Stompin' Bumblebee at $14.99 USD.

Don't forget to get up early!

His toy, that is. The Chinese basektball star on both sides of the Pacific has gotten quite lucky, compared to his fellow players. 178Dìmiē has put up several photos of a basketball that transforms (more like unfold, really) into Ming.

Check the images here at the Hoop China board, or mirrored here at the Allspark Gallery!

Those that woe on forking $50 and more on eBay for Universe Nemesis Prime can think again. Hasbro Toy Shop's Universe section has Nemesis Prime AFA (Action Figure Authority) graded 9.0 at $174.99 and AFA graded 9.5 at $274.99. Yeouch.

In case some of those that forgot, the Universe Special Editions of Optimus, Megatron, Drag Strip (redeco of Classics Mirage), and Overkill (redeco of Classics Grimlock) are available in either their individual listings or as a 4-pack.

And what does this has to do with Transformers? Said factory, located in Dongguan, bordering Guangzhou to the north, is where Hasbro's Nerf toys are made. Said riot was in part due to the weakening economy, as well claims of misunderstood labor laws and unpaid severance packages when the factory owner, Hong Kong based Kader Holdings Company Ltd., reportedly laid off over 200 workers on Wednesday, Beijing Time. It was only last month that over 7000 workers were laid off at another plant in Dongguan that made toys for Hasbro and Mattel. If that keeps up, there's a possibility of LESS Transformers toys on the shelves in the future.

Read here for the original article at Breitbart.com.

The Universe of the Transformers is vast, and populated by many characters. Their universe is a large tapestry, made up of the stories and points of view of countless experiences that serve the larger whole. These are some of those stories. This is: Transformers: Mosaic.

11/27/08 Mosaic: Just Excuses on Starscream's part of wanting to take over the Decepticons.

Quick reminder that Allspark sponsor Big Bad Toy Store now has MP-07 Masterpiece Thundercracker in stock, so better check your orders!

Thanks to Allsparker Blindmouse for the heads-up here!

Artist Marcel Matere has put up the cover, lines and color, to Maximum Dinobots #3, showing Grimlock and Sunstreaker (Hunter-Streaker? one of the Headmasters?) in a "grim" situation with what looks to be a certain Decepticon in the background. Comic News International also has a quick summary of things that'll be shaking down.

Click here for Marcelo's deviant post and here for CNI's preview.