Optimus Prime has changed form before, but this time he's more powerful than ever! With new armor, a Thunder Lance weapon and the Star Saber he's ready to take on the Predacons! This morning's review brings you a look at Commander Class Optimus Prime from "Beast Hunters".

Dirge is often depressed thanks to his need to be in the air all the time to do his job. Being on the ground doesn't help much either. Dirge is just all around grumpy! Check out my review of KREO Dirge!

Hot on the heels of their first "Beast Machines" based reveal Strika, the logical follow through has been revealed: Obsidian! This figure takes the Voyager Class Highbrow figure and gives it a new deco and head, turning it into the partner of Strika. How do "Beast Machines" characters fit into "Machine Wars"? You'll have to read the Botcon 2013 story to find out!

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GI JOE BASIC FIGURE SERIES 01 - SET, SINGLES
This new assortment includes new decoes of Cobra Commander, a Cobra Trooper and Storm Shadow, along with Snake Eyes, Duke and Shipwreck. We have them listed as singles at $3.99 - $11.99 each, and as a Set of 6 at $31.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=GI%20Joe%202013%20...

MASS EFFECT SSV NORMANDY SR-2 18" SHIP REPLICA
This new 18" version of the SSV Normandy SR-2 rests atop a specially-designed base. It is limited to 1500 pieces worldwide and is priced at $239.99, saving you $60 off of the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=DH11060&mode=retail

WAR LORD UT-W02, UT-W03 - WAR RHINO, WAR BISON
The second figure in Unique Toys' War Lord release line is War Rhino. He includes a pack with two independently movable cannons that becomes the foot of War Lord, and is priced at $84.99. Like War Rhino, War Bison will include a cannon backpack that becomes a foot for War Lord, and he is priced at $84.99 as well, saving you $15 off of the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2810&company=1524

Rebellious, powerful and loyal, Grimlock embodies some of the best and worst aspects of the Autobots all in one powerful body frame. Now with his new form inspired by Earth's dinosaurs he is more unhappy than ever - much to the regret of any Decepticon that gets in his way! Today's review brings you a look at the much anticipated Voyager Class Grimlock!

Autobots have every right to fear Twinstrike. This fearless Predacon can pound his enemies with his powerful piston hammer or transform into a two headed dragon mode to rip enemies to shreds! Today's review brings you a look at this homage to G1 Sinnertwin.

In the battle for their survival, the Autobots have equipped themselves with new armor and weapons. Bulkhead is now armored up and armed with the powerful Nova Hammer! Meanwhile Predaking has been reborn and leads the Predacons in his battle for supremacy. Together they make two of the new figures from the Beast Hunters toy line.

Following the relaunch of the Official Transformers web site last week, several toy and character reveals have popped up via the "Beast Hunters" Hunt game on the site. By following various mini-games on the site, you can get to images and profiles of various characters. Here's a list of screen captures I've taken of each one:

• Arcee Profile
• Huffer Profile
• Blight Toy Images
• Hun-Gurrr Toy Images
• Rippersnapper Toy Images
• Vertebreak Toy Images
• Windrazor Toy Images

You'll note that oddly Huffer's profile uses the photo of his Power Core Combiner namesake. This is most likely an image error.

Loyal to the Decepticon cause, Skyquake will not let anyone stop him from serving his master Megatron! With his gigantic Tornado Cannon and raw physical power Skyquake is a Decepticon Autobots don't want to face if they can help it! Check out my review of Commander Class Skyquake!