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Here are some pics of the new Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen Soundwave toy courtesy of Empire magazine:

I’m guessing Soundwave’s alt mode is Cybertronian, like Megatron in the first film.

Soundwave used to look like this back in the original 80s cartoon:

At least the new Soundwave’s head is vaguely reminiscent of the original G1 design…

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Here’s the poster:

And here’s part of the same image, brightened up a bit using Photoshop (courtesy of the guys at tformers.com):

Interesting. 

My guess is the face belongs to the character “The Fallen,” and his face just happens to look a lot like the Decepticon symbol:

Very Egyptian, pharoah-like, wouldn’t you say?

Michael Bay and company shot scenes at the pyramids in Egypt.  I hope this doesn’t turn out to be one of those “The-Transformers-played-a-role-in-the-development-of-ancient-human-civilizations” things, like Alien Vs. Predator.

I suppose it was only a matter of time… Transformers G1 Mighty Muggs!

Here’s a pic of the figures posed with their accessories:

And here’s a pic of the four Generation 1 characters in their original packaging:

I may have to pick these guys up when they come out.   Look for them to arrive some time in February 2009.

I love Megatron’s mini Fusion Cannon and the expression Bumblebee’s wearing.  Heh. 

I wonder why Prime’s missing his “antennae” though; after all, Bumblebee has his “horns.”

Check out my other post for pics of  G.I. Joe and Marvel Mighty Muggs!

Cartoon Network has a brand new Transformers cartoon debuting next spring titled, simply, Transformers: Animated. 

As you can see, the Transformers have undergone a bit of a redesign.  

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