For some, he was Lieutenant "Mac" MacReynolds in "Magnum P.I." and Big Bud Roberts in "JAG", as well other parts in the 1978 "Battlestar Galactica" and "Tales of the Gold Monkey". For others, he was the easily-distracted yet loveable Aerialbot Fireflight of "G1 Transformers". Actor/voice actor Jeff MacKay was 60 when he passed away on August 22 due to liver failure in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Our respects to his family.

His obituary here from Variety.

Mighty Muggs G1 Optimus Prime was spotted at SDCC 2008 but most photos never saw the back of his box. From the Mighty Muggs forum, admin Ralph has put up a picture of the back. Cute, aren't they?

Check it out here.

Well, not really. A player who owned a copy of Namco's Soul Calibur IV decided to play around with Character Creation and uploaded a video of the efforts. In this case, characters that bear varying degrees of resemblance to several Transformers from several series, complete with weapons and finishing moves.

Check it out here at Loot Ninja and then discuss it here at Tyson's thread.

Linear Ranger over at TFW2005 has acquired his copy of the 2008 Etoys Holiday Catalog.  On the page dedicated to Transformers is our first image of the upcoming 'Roadbuster' repaint of Animated Ultra Magnus.  The deco is based on the G1 Roadbuster figure.  Also included are clear shots of the upcoming black Animated Leader Megatron repaint.

You can check out the pics here!
 

Soundwave84 over at TFW2005 has found the first listings for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen related merchandise over at Amazon.com's Canadian site.  Among the list are the usual childrens books and junior novelization, but several items stand out of particular note.  Among the listings are 'Transformers Revenge of the Fallen 32c Mix Flr'  and 'Transformers Revenge of the Fallen 4/29/09 32c Mix Flr', which appear to be listings for book displays.  Also of note is what is likely to be the first Revenge of the Fallen tie in novel, 'Gatefold'.  Most of these have a release date of May 6, 2009.

You can check out the listings here.

Since it's announcement, Transformers fans have been aching to see in color photos of the upcoming 1/24th scale Alternity Convoy.  CharaHobby 2008 was held today, and fans have been given their first glimpse of the upcoming Silver Alternity Convoy (a Red version is also planned).  Also, Henkei/Classics fans will be pleased to know that Stunticon Wildrider (a gray and red Classics Rodimus redeco) was released at the event as well.  A new release for the Music Label line was shown, as a red and yellow redeco of Music Label Convoy (Exile Edition).  Also of interest are some images of yet unreleased Henkei figures Prowl, Sunstreaker, Sideswipe, Bluestreak, Octane, & MP-7 Thundercracker.

Click here for the ongoing discussion and to see images of the upcoming figures. 

Like easily frightened clones and Decepticon double agents, well then have we got a surprise for you!  The first images of the upcoming Transformers Animated Voyager sized Skywarp (Starscream redeco) and Shockwave (who features 4 Modes) have appeared.  Looks like the Autobots are going to need backup!

You can view the images and discuss them on our forums.