BotCon 2012 – Fall of Cybertron Insecticon Revealed, Bruticus, Shockwave & Others on Display

Transformers BotCon 2012 Hasbro Fall of Cybertron Bruticus Swindle Vortex Onslaught Brawl Blast OffHasbro had set up a display of Transformers: Fall of Cybertron figures, some of which have only previously been seen in promotional photos. On display were Fall of Cybertron Optimus Prime, Jazz, Shockwave, and all 5 figures that will make of Bruticus: Blast ooff, Brawl, Onslaught, Swindle, and Vortex. Also revealed for the first time is an Insecticon based on the game designs from Fall of Cybertron.

All of the figures are deluxe sized, and will be in Transformers Generations packaging. The 5 figures that make up Bruticus will be released in October of this year, and the rest will be released in August of this year.

They will all retail for $14.99.

Continue after the jump for tons of hi-def photos of all the new figures!

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BotCon 2012 – Fall of Cybertron Voyager Soundwave Revealed

Transformers BotCon 2012 Hasbro Fall of Cybertron Voyager Soundwave Ratbat Rumble Frenzy BuzzsawDuring the Hasbro Toy Panel, they revealed a new size class for the Transformers: Fall of Cybertron toy line. They’re going to make a Voyager sized Soundwave based on his design from the game! This was a huge surprise to the fans in the audience.

His design hasn’t altered too much from the first game, but the figure looks great. He looks big, and he has friends! Soundwave will include his 4 original tapes, Buzzsaw, Rumble, Ratbat, and Frenzy. However, now they’re not tapes but instead they’re “Data Discs”. They look like thick oversized CD’s and fit right in Soundwave’s chest. Also included are some Decepticon themed cases for the discs to sit in that you’re not currently using for Soundwave.

He looks like he’s going to be quite an amazing figure. Continue after the jump for lots of hi-def photos!

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Review – Batman / Catwoman 2 Pack (Arkham City) – Batman Legacy, Mattel

 Mattel Batman Legacy Arkham City Asylum 2 Pack Batman Catwoman 6" Action Figure

This Batman Week concludes today with a look at the Mattel Batman Legacy 2 pack of Arkham City Batman and Catwoman.

Catwoman seems to be one of those characters fans are always wanting. She’s been around since the very first issue of Batman’s own title in 1940, and has maintained popularity ever since.

She’s gone through many outfit changes over the years, some that seemed to be more practical than others, but they always maintained some sort of sex appeal. Not surprising, considering Catwoman is a character who loves to use her sex appeal to get what she wants and to distract her enemies as she pummels them.

Catwoman represents that side of femininity that often makes men uncomfortable. She’s strong, independent, and she knows what she wants and how to get it. She’s not afraid to use anyone or anything to get what she wants. She challenges every conception men may have about women and the “damsel in distress”. These days, this character type is not very original. We see the strong female characters all the time in T.V. and movies, and in comic books. However, back in the 40’s this was unheard of, and for a character like this to persist for more than 60 years in a male dominated industry I think is a testament to her character.

The choice to not only include Catwoman in Arkham City, but to make her a playable character was certainly a good call on the part of Rocksteady. Their design for Catwoman is more or less just a more realistic looking and textured version of her modern look in the comics.

How did Mattel do on this set? This mold for Batman has been used before, but Catowoman is entirely new. Is she alone worth buying the 2 pack for? Read on and find out!

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