If you are in Canada and like the look of the Target Exclusive Universe comic two-packs you might want to look at your local Zellers, especially if you live in Montreal.

At least that is what Protoman of Cybertron.ca has to say here.

Protoman found the exclusive Universe Ratbat Vs. Springer two-pack, and the Universe Roadbuster Vs. Dirge there and says there are two each left!

Ratbat is a repaint of the deluxe Cybertron Sideways mold, Springer is a repaint of the voyager Cybertron Evac mold, Roadbuster is a repaint of the deluxe Cybertron Defense Team Hot Shot, and finally, Dirge is a repaint of the voyager Cybertron Starscream mold.

These exclusives are due out to Targets in the U.S. in November, but you lucky Canadians look to be able to wrap these up for an earlier holiday than those of us in the U.S. Good luck hunting for them.

Our friends over at Reprolabels.com have sent us their most recent update, including some custome labels alot of TF Animated Fans have been waiting for. Here's what they had to share"

Reprolabels.com has updated again! Check it out:

1) BT Arcee stickers, based on the S2000 from "2 Fast 2 Furious". This design was created by Bill Spencer.
http://www.reprolabels.com/Binaltech/

2) New animated upgrade sets by Justin Goguen for those who've been asking for cartoon-style faction symbols.
http://www.reprolabels.com/Upgrades/upgradea7.asp
http://www.reprolabels.com/Upgrades/upgradea8.asp
http://www.reprolabels.com/Upgrades/upgradea9.asp

3) WST Devastator stickers! By popular demand, we bring you scaled down stickers for the 14cm version as well as the 18cm version. They even come with Bonecrusher's missing face!
http://www.reprolabels.com/Stf/

Go get 'em!

Our resident HMW Guru, Burn has done it again, creating the 3rd instalment of HMW: Behind Enemy Lines. Click the thumbnails below for the full-sized image, or follow the download instructions below. He's looking for HMW-related submissions, so if you have anything to contribute, drop him a Private Message.





Here's the obligatory guide to downloading to enjoy.

;#x2022; ImageVenue links, complete with thumbnails. - Just click on them to open them up and read. I went with IV because the files are too large for Seibertron.com's attachments option and too large for Photobucket.

;#x2022; A zip file hosted at Rapidshare - Just download the file and unzip it and use your image viewing program to read

;#x2022; A CBZ/CBR file hosted at Rapidshare - This is pretty much the exact same file as the zip or rar file, just the extension is renamed. This is the format used for digital comics. To open it you need to use CDisplay to view them.

You only need to choose one method to view it, so don't download all three options. Just one will do you!

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[size=150">LINKS TO PREVIOUS ISSUES!

ISSUE 0
| ;#x2022; ZIP File ;#x2022; | ;#x2022; CBZ File ;#x2022; |

ISSUE 1
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ISSUE 2
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Etoyshunter has posted a new eBay auction for Universe Inferno, previously seen here and at SDCC. These images give us a better ideal of what he;#x2019;ll look like in person, you can see them by clicking here, or scrolling down.

IDW Publishing's Editor in Chief Chris Ryall has updated his blog with the Transformers Comics that are to be released by IDW on Wednesday the 1st of October 2008.

Featuring this week are two UK reprints (one from the Marvel G1 run, the other from the Titan Transformers magazine) and a reprint of the DW More than Meets the Eye Profile books:
- Transformers: Saga of the Allspark #4
- Transformers Best of the UK: Time Wars #3
- Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #1 (Trade Paperback)

And thanks to IDW's Transformers Editor Denton Tipton and his blog From the Tip, we also know that next week, the 8th of October 2008, will also be a big week for Transformers comics, with 2 single issues and 2 trades being available:
- Spotlight Sideswipe
- Transformers Animated: The Arrival #3
- Best of the UK: Space Pirates (Trade Paperback)
- Art of Transformers (Trade Paperback)

So head on down to your local comic shop on October 1st, happy hunting!

Hear that? It's the sound of a lot of engines being revved to high acceleration as much of the Transformers community final gets word that the long awaited Animated Ultra Magnus has been found at retail.

According to sources, he was found at a Target in California.

Along with this great news, more news of release to brick and mortar stores...this time it's of Universe Stormcloud, the repaint or Universe Ultra Powerglide, in Decepticon colors, inspired by the micromaster of the same name.

It appears that Stormcloud has been seen at Walmart of unknown location, and a Target in Colorado.

If you find either new item in your area let us know by posting in the Sightings Forum, and Sightings Database.

Nato's bot Shop offers a new custom for your purchasing pleasure.

For those wanting a bit more axe for their Animated Optimus Prime toys, this creative collector has designed and created his very own custom of Animated Prime's axe so that this leader is not without his trusted melee weapon of choice.

You can bid on a prototype in this eBay auction, or order them directly by e-mailing nato-bot@hotmail.com.

The cost is $10 for this customizable custom axe! 2000 units is all that there will be, so if you want one, act now!

1) BT Arcee stickers, based on the S2000 from "2 Fast 2 Furious". This design was created by Bill Spencer.
http://www.reprolabels.com/Binaltech/

2) New animated upgrade sets by Justin Goguen for those who've been asking for cartoon-style faction symbols.
http://www.reprolabels.com/Upgrades/upgradea7.asp
http://www.reprolabels.com/Upgrades/upgradea8.asp
http://www.reprolabels.com/Upgrades/upgradea9.asp

3) WST Devastator stickers! By popular demand, we bring you scaled down stickers for the 14cm version as well as the 18cm version. They even come with Bonecrusher's missing face!
http://www.reprolabels.com/Stf/

Thanks to Hummerguy.net we have another recent image capture of an ROTF vehicle.

This time it is the NEST vehicle, the Hummer H3, showing the NEST insignia on the door as it travels on flatbed truck near Phoenix, Arizona.

You can view the image 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:


[size=80">It should be noted that while this project has been recognized by IDW Publishing and Hasbro, none of the works presented have been commissioned or solicited by either company. The stories are not official canon, except where noted. These stories are the result of Transformers enthusiasts taking the time out of their busy days to contribute to a universe they love. No one has been paid for the production of these stories.



A NASTY SURPRISE

Story by;
Josh ;#x201C;Richter;#x201D; van Reyk http://josh-van-reyk.deviantart.com/

Art, Colors ; Letters by;
Waseem ;#x201C;Ninjha;#x201D; Bashar http://ninjha.deviantart.com/

OLD YOUTH

Story by;
Martin ;#x201C;Tronprogram;#x201D; Fisher http://tronprogram.deviantart.com/

Art, Colors ; Letters by;
Andy Turnbull http://andyturnbull.deviantart.com/

HERO

Story by;
Curt ;#x201C;Duke of Luns;#x201D; Lunsford http://duke-of-luns.deviantart.com/

Art by;
Erwin Papa

Colors by;
David Ayling http://davimusprime.deviantart.com/

Letters by;
Carlos ;#x201C;Synapse;#x201D; Oliveros http://hombreimaginario.deviantart.com/

DANCEFORMERS

Story by;
Shaun ;#x201C;Jedi Flaherty;#x201D; Flaherty http://jediflaherty.deviantart.com/

Art, Colors ; Letters by;
Andrew ;#x201C;Polystyleneman;#x201D; Griffith http://glovestudios.deviantart.com/

UN-DISCIPLINED

Story by;
Josh ;#x201C;Richter;#x201D; van Reyk http://josh-van-reyk.deviantart.com/
;
Shaun ;#x201C;Beachcomber;#x201D; Knowler http://whiterabbitink.deviantart.com/

Art, Colors ; Letters by;
Kris ;#x201C;Deathwind 13;#x201D; Smith http://deathwind13.deviantart.com