Those looking to save on shipping costs no longer need to be tempted by the online stores that have him in, as Animated Ultra Magnus has recently been spotted at a Target in Burbank, California! So if your Elite Guard forces are looking for their leader, you may want to stop by Target sometime soon and see if he's ready to report for duty.

Click here to see the original sighting on TFW2005, and then here to discuss this news in Nevermore's thread on the Allspark. And if you have a sighting of your own, don't forget to add it to our Sightings thread here! 

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.

9/29/08 Mosaic:

• A Nasty Surprise, where the Constructicons have the shock of their lives.
• Old Youth, on Ratchet facing an old "friend".
• Hero, of a farewell to someone who lit their darkest hour.
• Danceformers, why the Autobots should invest in tuned mass dampers.
• Un-Discipline, in which Prowl isn't the only un-disciplined one on base.

Amazon.com has placed Animated season 2 up for preorder.  The set, which will contain episodes 17 through 29, is available for $18.99 and will ship on January 6th, 2009.

You can check out the preorder page here !

TFClub.com and Chinese auction site Taobao have posted a number of high-quality images of the upcoming 25th Anniversary Optimus Prime release of the original G1 toy.  Included are pictures of the toy, his packaging, the stand which will feature voicework by Peter Cullen, and images of the included DVD and comic.

Check out the pics here , or in our mirrored gallery here!

TF08.net is at it again with a gallery of the upcoming Binaltech BT-22 Convoy figure! Those that have Kiss Players Convoy and Alternators Optimus Prime should note that the mold has yet another set of paint ops for the character, which may make it worthy of a purchase, or at least consideration of one! And if that's not enough, this should be the first time that Optimus/Convoy has received diecast parts!

Click here to see the images. 

For those of you looking to add to your Universe Decepticons, or those enamored with Micromasters and their homages, you may want to head out on a Transformers hunt this morning! Universe Stormcloud was found at Walmart, and apparently a Target in Colorado as well!

Click here to see the original report on TFW2005, and then discuss this news here in Nevermore's thread on the Allspark!

Activision has update the "Transformers Animated: the Game" page with new screenshots, a mini-game, and video featuring game play. If you can't access the trailer, here's the YouTube alternative.

Click here to head to the site, although some location changes may be necessary depending on your geography and language preference.

Amazon.com has the pre-order page for "Transformers Energon: The Ultimate Collection" DVD set up, although no box art nor price yet.

Check it out here at Amazon.

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.

9/26/08 Mosaic: Proper Synonyms, where Smokescreen has to deal with a certain Datsun's naming issues.