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‘lofty401′, a new member on our forum, posted the following video from YouTube showing a custom Optimus Prime made from a Tamiya RC truck. You can’t quite get the sheer scale of the Optimus Prime until the end of the video when they place an original G1 Prime on top of the trailer. Then you can appreciate just how big this bad boy really is.
I want one of these. Now.
There’s not long to go now until Auto Assembly 2011, the biggest Transformers convention Europe (and excuse for a good nerd drinkathon in Birmingham). To make this year’s AA extra special, at TheTransformers.Net we’re giving away a Masterpiece Rodimus Prime – the Hasbro version.
While this spectacular and, dare we say it, sexy beast isn’t yet released – the lucky winner of our competition will have one shipped out to them as soon as he’s available, and we can get our hands on him.
To promote this competition we’re inserting flyers into the goody bags at AA, with all of the details you’ll need to enter the competition – so you’ll just have to wait for Auto Assembly itself before you can enter our competition and be in with a chance of getting your sticky fingers on Rodimus.
Right now though – here’s a sneak peak at the leaflet we’ve designed to promote the contest – though of course you can’t see it all, because it would reveal just what you have to do to win!
Over the next week we’ll be looking for a leaflet printing company to get these little beauties printed, and sent over to the boys at AA ready to be stuffed, lovingly, into the goody bags. You’ll notice from the cross section of the leaflet that it features a photo or two of the chaps from our forum – what handsome devils they are. Why not head over there now and chat to some of them – but don’t offer them any food, whatever you do.
Every day this week in the Daily Mirror newspaper you’ll find a voucher for a free Transformers toy. Today’s toy is Optimus Prime, tomorrow’s is Bumblebee and details of the rest can be seen in the photo below.
Collect then before they run out, as each toy has to be picked up from Sainsbury’s on the day of the voucher.
As yet, we have no official pictures of these, but Takara has anounced that for Transformers Dark of the Moon, Soundwave will definitely have an Earth mode and that it will be that of a Mercedes.
On top of that, he will be getting no less than three, yes THREE different toys, with the Human Alliance version coming with Laserbeak. I’m unsure why Soundwave is included in the HA series, seeing as the Decepticons want to KILL all the humans, but hey, if it looks as good as it sounds, I for one will be buying it, and you can bet your bottom dollar that our very own Smokesniper will be buying all three!!
We will be getting the Human Alliance version in October, soon to be followed by Deluxe and Cyberverse Legion versions!
Hasbro is keeping fans excited about the release of their latest Transformer toyline, which will go on general sale on the 16th May.
Hasbro has been updating regularly in anticipation of the launch and recently revealed the character Cyberverse Legion Crowbar. The Vector Sigma database, that also launched during the redesign, reveals Crowbar as part of the Dread team, along with Crankcase and Hatchet. Additional figures that are part of this update include fellow Legion class, renamed from Legend Leadfoot, Bolt Bumblebee, and Commander Blackout.
As well as the characters Hasbro has included a brief description about the toy characters and their strengths and abilities.
CROWBAR infiltrates and observes AUTOBOT tactical movements with unmatched stealth and intellect. He has been trained in the most brutal DECEPTICON attack strategies for the unlikely event he is discovered.
BUMBLEBEE charges into battle, engine roaring, and ready to turn DECEPTICONS into scrap. His dogged bravery is idolised by the AUTOBOTS and feared by his enemies.
LEADFOOT and his cohorts drive fast, have a thing for loud weapons and maintain a strong dislike for DECEPTICONS. But LEADFOOT is not all flash and show; while on CYBERTRON he was called a genius weapon designer!
These toys are going to be on wide release and will be available from most retailers such as ASDA, Amazon, Argos, Boots, Debenhams, Firebox.com, Hamleys, John Lewis, Play.com, Smyths, Tesco, The Entertainer, Toymaster, Toys R Us and WH Smiths.
Product selection, availability, and pricing may vary by retailer.
Transformers forum member Magpiezz has posted a scan of the new Argos catalogue featuring some Transformers Reveal The Shield toys. There’s even an offer in the catalogue of 3 for the price of 2 on some of the toys. See the catalogue page scan in full, and discuss the toys, in our Transformers forum thread.
Dengeki Hobby magazine has reveal the latest Transformers: Masterpiece from TakaraTomy. Unfortunately, it isn’t a new release, however it is a repackage of most fans favourite character, Grimlock. Masterpiece MP-08 Grimlock will now be released as Masterpiece MP-08x King Grimlock!
The figure will now come in a special comic style package, with new accessories, including a crown, sword and a gun. No longer included are the apron, necktie, tray, glasses, or transfer device.
The figure will be a Toy HobbyMarket exclusive, retail for 13,000 Yen, and come out in late December.
Tformers have a photo from the magazine.
Hasbro’s panel at BotCon 2009 is in mid flow and a few of the main USA sites are live blogging/twittering/posting updates from the convention. Unfortunately, no photos or videos are allowed, so there’s only lots of text to read.
The panel consists of Greg Lombardo, Aaron Archer, Bill Rawley, Joe Kyde, and Erik Siebenaler, as well as some of Hasbro’s writers and marketing team. There’s a lot of information on Masterpiece, Animated, Universe and Revenge of the Fallen toys for the rest of 2009 and 2010. Hopefully there will be some more news on why Animated was cancelled, but we may have to wait until tomorrow.
If you can’t be bothered to read through everything, I will post the big news from the convention: Hasbro are planning on becoming more environmental with their packaging and removing the twist ties. Amazing!
Following on from Toys R Us this week, we received an email from the guys at Forbidden Planet (every grown up’s favourite shop) to say that they too have Transformers toys from Transformers Revenge of the Fallen on sale today.
You can see them on their website too, but personally I’d head down to the store to see for myself, you never know what else you’ll pick up.
Toys R Us sent us some images and copy about the Transformers 2 toy line that will be launching in their stores nationwide in the UK this weekend. That’s right, this Saturday May 30th you’ll be able to get your hands on Transformers Revenge of the Fallen toys at Toys R Us.
To mark the launch of the new Transformers toy range, Chevrolet will roll into Toys R Us in Brent Cross on Saturday 30th May (10am until 6pm) with an exclusive branded version of their Camaro as seen inthe Transformers movies.
The Chevrolet Camaro comes in yellow colours with the black racing stripes, just like the real Bumblebee. The car also features the Autobot insignia on the steering wheel, the seats and the wheel centres.
Here’s the press release from Toys R Us.
25 years after the original Transformers were launched, toy giant Toys R Us has announced it will dedicate a massive 24ft wall of space at the front of their stores to accommodate the latest Transformers toy range…4 weeks prior to the new movie release.
In 2007, Transformers hit cinema screens across the UK with their first movie and became a spectacular success and a big hit with toy shoppers. Now Toys R Us are set to give Transformers 2, the new live action blockbuster due for UK release next month massive support at store level and online and has tipped Transformers action figures to be top of toy wish lists yet again.
Already available on ‘pre-order’ at the toys giants online store, the latest toy releases have been given an On Sale Release Date for Saturday (30th May). New Action figures and key character Bumblebees’ Helmet and Plasma Cannon accessories are just some of the new toys about to hit the streets.
Toys R Us will be the first and only major multiple to create the ultimate in-store experience defining the Autobots and Decepticons on huge visual and audio imagery giving fans both young and old a unique Transformers shopping experience.
Mike Coogan, Toys R Us Marketing Director said “Transformers has been an enormous product concept since Toys R Us launched back in ’85, the size of our stores allow us to merchandise a vast selection of products within the Transformers range from action figures and games to helmets and stationary. If you love Transformers, then you’ll enjoy a trip to Toys R Us, the displays will be amazing and the new range is very exciting”.
TRANSFORMERS 2 REVENGE OF THE FALLEN TOYS
Transformers 2 Deluxe Figure Bumblebee £12.99
Get ready to roll out with Autobot allies, especially Sam’s pet favourite Bumblebee. This detailed Bumblebee figure unleashes a launching pulse missile in robot mode and converts to a cool, Camaro concept car in vehicle mode.
Also available is Soundwave, Breakaway, Sideswipe, Rampage, and Sideways.
Transformer 2 Movie Leaders Megatron and Optimus Prime £44.99 each
Add to the Transformers collection with these latest Revenge of the Fallen Movie Leader figures. These large scale Megatron and Optimus Prime action figures come with realistic styling and detail. Mech Alive technology reveals inner gearing whilst electronic lights and sounds truly bring the action to life.
Transformers 2 Bumblebee Helmet £39.99
Kids can pretend to be the fun-loving Autobot character Bumblebee with this role-playing helmet that lets a child mix their own voice with music and includes ‘tune in’ radio phrases from Bumblebee and battle sound effects.
Transformers 2 Bumblebee Arm Blaster £39.99
To complete the fantasy, kids can pretend to battle the Decepticons with Bumblebee’s Plasma Cannon – the awesome arm blaster with its arsenal of weapons to protect humanity with its realistic lights and sounds.
Coming Soon
One of the largest and most powerful Decepticons Devastator is expected for launch next month.
Transformers 2 Movie Construction Devastator
Look out for this new Devastator made up from no less than six construction vehicles.
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