Transformers-themed pub could be Britain’s Best Home Bar

A Transformers-themed pub is in the running to be crowned Britain’s Best Home Bar, in a competition being run by Liberty Games. The winning bar, chosen… [more]

Transformers-themed pub could be Britain’s Best Home Bar Transformers-themed pub could be Britain’s Best Home Bar

TFNation 2019 Transformers Convention Review

This last weekend saw yet another Transformers convention take over the Metropole Hilton, in Birmingham. These weekends have become a staple of my summer… [more]

TFNation 2019 Transformers Convention Review TFNation 2019 Transformers Convention Review

Annual Transformers Forum Meet Tour

Every year, since 2011, the nerds from TheTF.Net forum (now a Facebook group, because running a forum proved too much like hard work) have met for a weekend… [more]

Annual Transformers Forum Meet Tour Annual Transformers Forum Meet Tour

Our 2019 Forum Meet took place this weekend, in Cardiff

This weekend saw our annual forum meet being held in the Welsh capital of Cardiff. Each year we meet in a different town or city in the UK, alternating… [more]

Our 2019 Forum Meet took place this weekend, in Cardiff Our 2019 Forum Meet took place this weekend, in Cardiff

Video Footage from Transforce in 2001

Almost 18 years ago (crikey, has it been that long?) we wrote a review of our visit to Transforce in August 2001. It was a seriously hot day, but a great… [more]

Video Footage from Transforce in 2001 Video Footage from Transforce in 2001
 

Toy: Armada – Gigacon – Megatron with Leader-1

Written by Big Bot on August 16, 2003 | Toys / Action Figures |

INFO PAGE | GALLERY | REVIEW

Company: Hasbro
Release Date: November 2002 (UK), July 2002 (USA)
Class: Gigacon
Wave: 1
Product Code: 80722
Assortment Number: 80705
RRP: £24.99, $24.99
Ages: 5 & Up

Official Bio
Name: Megatron
Faction: Decepticons
Motto: “My power is your doom!”

“Megatron commands the Decepticons by being the strongest and most terrifying warrior of them all. He can use his massive firepower for maximum devastation, enabling him to level a battlefield to the ground. There can be only one ruler of the universe, and Megatron intends to be that ruler. He will not stop until he has the Mini-Cons because they will give him unimaginable abilities and power. Will he achieve his goal to become ruler and destroy the Earth in his quest to posses the Mini-Cons?”

Strength: 10
Intelligence: 10
Speed: 10
Endurance: 10
Rank: 10
Courage: 10
Firepower: 10
Skill:10

Product Info

Accessories: 3 missiles.

Images

Toy: Armada – Supreme – Unicron with Dead End

Written by Big Bot on | Toys / Action Figures |

INFO PAGE | GALLERY | REVIEW

Company: Hasbro
Release Date: September 2003 (UK), July 2003 (USA)
Wave: 1
Class: Unicron
Product Code: 80773
Assortment Number:
RRP: £49.99, $49.99
Ages: 5 & Up

Bio
Name: Unicron
Faction: None
Function: Chaos Bringer
Motto: “That which does not become a part of the one, shall become one with the void.”

“The Transformers learn that Unicron, a planet-sized robot thought to be only a legend, is making his way toward Cybertron, bent on its destruction. To defend their homeworld, the Autobot and Decepticon armies form an unlikely battle alliance, with Optimus Prime and Megatron as their leaders. True to his nature, the power-hungry Megatron secretly plans to claim Unicron’s sinister power for himself. Can Optimus Prime stop this terrifying menace, or will Megatron get in his way?”

Strength: 10
Intelligence: 10
Speed: 10
Endurance: 10
Rank: 10
Courage: 10
Firepower: 10
Skill:10

Product Info
Unicron munches planets. He’s a monster. This Armada version is just like the original Unicron and a huge beast of a toy. Behold his godness.

  • Star Saber/Air Defense Team can be placed in Unicron’s back to activate his chest projectile launcher
  • Has 3 opening mini-con storage compartments: both legs (also fire missiles) and stomach
  • Unicron’s ring/wings have 24 mini-con pegs
  • His eyes and right “mini-con-grabbing” hand (5 fingers per hand) light up
  • Triple-changing mini-con Nebulon transforms from robot to cannon to satellite
  • 16 inches tall

Images

DVD: Beast Wars Transformers The Complete First Season (R1 USA)

Written by Big Bot on August 12, 2003 | Merchandise |

INFO PAGE | REVIEW

Release Date: 12th August 2003
Distributor: Paramount Home Entertainment
Country: UK
Region: 2 PAL
Number of Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1 & Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Subtitles: None
Catalogue Number:

NOT RATED

If you like Transformers, you’re going to love Beast Wars – available for the first time in the U.S. This collectible box includes 26 original, uncut episodes plus exclusive interviews with Beast Wars writers Larry DiTillio and Bob Forward. Packaging includes a 10-page booklet and sticker sheet.

Episodes
01. Beast Wars (Part 1)
02. Beast Wars (Part 2)
03. The Web
04. Equal Measures
05. Chain of Command
06. Power Surge
07. Fallen Comrades
08. Double Jeapordy
09. A Better Mousetrap
10. Gorilla Warfare
11. The Probe
12. Victory
13. Dark Designs
14. Double Dinobot
15. The Spark
16. The Trigger (Part One)
17. The Trigger (Part Two)
18. Spider’s Game
19. Call of the Wild
20. Dark Voyage
21. Possession
22. The Low Road
23. Law of the Jungle
24. Before the Storm
25. Other Voices: Part 1
26. Other Voices: Part 2

Extra Features
Interview with Larry Ditillio and Bob Forward

Images