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]

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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]

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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]

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Toys R Us UK Animated & Universe News

Written by Big Bot on April 16, 2008 | Animated,Hasbro,News,Toys |

Coming off the news we gave you yesterday on The Entertainer listing Transformers: Animated & Transformers: Universe, we now have news on Toys R Us computers listing upcoming figures.

Forum member prime_time has had a sneak peak at the Toys R Us computers, and found some Animated and Universe stuff listed, so expect them soon, maybe late April/May. He did find an interesting listing, a Leader figure “Metropolis”, which he assures us was not spelt Metroplex. Could this be a cityformer or something else, we’ll just have to wait to see.

Final BotCon 2008 schedule announced

Written by Big Bot on | Animated,BotCon,Comics,Conventions,Hasbro,IDW Publishing,News |

BotCon.com have uploaded the schedule for the 3 day 2008 convention. As usual, lots of things are happening, including, an IDW Comic Pan, Transformers: Animated Video preview and voice actor Q & A, Fan Film Festival, a Hasbro Transformers Team DVD Commentary, a TCCMagazine and Comic Q&A, Hasbro Toy Panel and and a Hasbro Designers Panel.

The full sechedule can be read here.

BotCon 08 Shattered Glass Boxart

Written by Big Bot on | BotCon,Conventions,News |

The official BotCon website has been updated with the boxart for the exclusive Shattered Glass figure set, containing Optimus Prime, Autobot Jazz, Starscream, Grimlock and Goldbug.

The set has provided very popular, having already sold out for the convention on 24th-27th April.

Advanced reviews of Reign of Starscream #1

Written by Big Bot on | Comics,IDW Publishing,News,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen |

On 30th April, IDW Publishing will start the build up to the Transformers Sequel in June 2009, with the first issue of the official Transformers movie sequel comic, Transformers: Reign of Starscream.

To give fans some perspective on the issue, some advanced reviews have been posted on IDW’s forums. The general consensus is mostly positive, but we’ll let you decide when it’s released in 2 weeks time.

Reign of Starscream is written by Chris Mowry and Chris Ryall and drawn by Alex Milne, and will consist of 5 issues from April to August, with the TPB in November 08.

YTV to air Animated Episode 18 this Saturday

Written by Big Bot on | Animated,Cartoon,News |

After the frist episode of season 2 of Transformers: Animated aired last weekend on Cartoon Network and YTV in North America and Canada respectively, it was hoped that the series would continue without any breaks. However, Cartoon Network will not be airing the next episode, Return of the Headmaster, until 26th April. Luckily, YTV will be continuing with a consistent showing of the series.

Episode 18 will air on Saturday 19th April at 11:00 AM Eastern Time.

First draft for Transformers 2 finished

Written by Big Bot on | News,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen |

TrekMovie.com recently had a Q & A with Transformers 2 (and Star Trek) writer Roberto Orci, who slipped some information about the progress of the Transformers sequel.

He and Alex Kurtzman were released from ‘Michael Bay Jail’ on Friday after finished the first draft of the script. And by ‘Jail’, they mean a luxury hotel on the Pacific Coast with lots of sun.

It was also mentioned that at least one Star Trek reference is in the Transformers Sequel. Oh dear.

More All Hail Megatron previews

Written by Big Bot on April 15, 2008 | Comics,Generation One,IDW Publishing,News |

After the 8 issue preview of All Hail Megatron in Transformers: Focus on Decepticons, which was released last week, we now have 3 more pages of issue #1 to show you.

Newsarama have posted pages 1, 2 and 16, which have never been seen before. In Focus on Decepticons, pages 3-10 were shown.

All Hail Megatron issue #1 is released in July.

All Hail Megatron #2 cover preview

Written by Big Bot on | Comics,IDW Publishing,News |

IDW Publishing editor Denton Tipton has posted  an early cover sketch from artist Guido Guidi on his blog for Transformers All Hail Megatron #2. The cover shows Soundwave and a reflection of Rumble (or Frenzy?) with flames on the bottom.

The sketch can be found here, and he hopes to present the full colour cover at BotCon 08.

Transformers: Animated & Universe UK Pricing

Written by Big Bot on April 14, 2008 | Animated,Hasbro,News,Toys |

Forum member Entertainer has kindly posted some details on pricing for the first waves of Transformers: Animated and Transformers Universe toys at The Entertainer.

No dates have been revealed, but we’re still expecting a June/July release date for Animated toys and August/September for Universe.

Transformers: Animated Leader Bulkhead  £39.99
Transformers: Animated Leader Megatron  £39.99
Transformers: Animated Quickshift (Optimus Prime Handheld Game)  £19.99
Transformers: Animated Deluxe  £10
Transformers: Animated Voyager  £20
Transformers: Animated Battle Pack with DVD £20
Optimus Prime Roll Out Command £49.99
Transformers: Animated 12″ Figures  £19.99

Transformers Universe Deluxe  £10
Transformers Universe Ultra £25
Transformers Universe Voyager £20
Transformers Universe Heroes  £6

Script Wrap for Transformers Spotlight: Hardhead

Written by Big Bot on | Comics,Generation One,IDW Publishing,News |

Simon Furman has completed the script for Transformers Spotlight: Hardhead, the second issue in the Revelation saga.

In this script wrap, Simon gives details on the issue being a sort of sequel to Transformers Spotlight: Nightbeat, the second Spotlight issue, released back in October 2006. There is also confirmation on the thrid Spotlight being about Doubledealer.

Transformers Spotlight: Hardhead is released in July, written by Simon Furman, with art by Nick Roche.

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