Actoy.net have had some photos of BotCon 2008 Exclusive Evil Rodimus posted on their board. The figure is a repaint of Classics Rodimus, released last year, in a black with purple colour scheme.
The photos show both robot and vehicle modes.
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Updated cover for Transformers: Animated DVD
About a month ago, an image was released that was apparently the cover art to Paramount Home Entertainment’s release of the first 3 episodes of Transformers: Animated, entitled “Transform and Roll out!”.
TVShowsonDVD have apparently now received an updated image, in a larger size. The DVD also has a new name Transformers: Animated – Transform And Roll Out, most likely in a bid not to confuse it with the 1986 animated movie or the 2007 live action movie.
1 Page Spotlight: Hardhead Preview
IDW Publishing Editor Denton J. Tipton has posted the first piece of art from Transformers Spotlight: Hardhead. The issue is due for release in July and is the second part of the Revelation arc, following on from Spotlight: Cyclonus in June.
The art is by Nick Roche, and not Robby Musso as has been previously stated, with writing by Simon Furman.
Transformers Encore #11 and #12 Revealed
Having already had Sky Lynx and the upcoming Omega Supreme in the Encore line, TakaraTomy have continued their rare Transformers g1 reissues with Encore #11 and #12.
Encore #11 will be a double collection containing both Skywarp and Thundercracker, both of which use the same mold but have different colour schemes.They will be out in August 2008 for $69.99 a
Encore #12 will be another rare G1 figure, Metroplex. The 1986 figure will cost slightly more at $84.99 and will arrive a month later in September 2008 release.
Transformers: Focus on Decepticons Preview
After months of wondering exactly Transformers: Focus on Decepticons was, we finally have a better idea, with Chris Ryall posting some details, and a preview page, on his blog. There is also the cover for the issue.
The issue is a preview book, with an 8 page preview of issue 1 of the Transformers All Hail Megatron series, which starts in July. Luckily, Chris has also posted a 1 page preview, featuring some characters who haven’t appeared in this continuity yet, so spoilers are coming.
Transformers 2 filming in Imperial Valley, California?
ivlife is reporting that the Imperial County Film Commission is currently bidding to bring the Transformers 2 production to the Imperial Valley in California. California is a an area that Michael Bay likes to shoot in.
There is also a mention that shooting would start in the “fall”, better known as the autumn.
MA-21 Optimus Prime to have accurate colours cheme
Amazon Japan have received official pictures from TakaraTomy for the Japanese release of MA-21 Optimus Prime Battle Mode.
The figure is the equivalent of Hasbro’s Transformers Movie Premium Series Optimus Prime, but with a more movie accurate colour scheme.
Transformers Universe box art by Marcelo Matere
Artist Marcelo Matere, who has worked on some of IDW’s Transformers comics, has also provided the box art for the Transformers Universe line from Hasbro. The line will launch this summer, and is also known as Classics 2.0.
Four characters are featured in the gallery, and they are Powerglide, Tankor, Prowl and Sunstreaker
Other Transformers art can be found in Marcelo’s deviantART page.
Reminder: Megatron Rising Part Two airs today
Today, Cartoon Network and YTV will air the final episode of the first season of Transformers: Animated. The episode, titled Megatron Rising Part Two, follows on from last weeks episode, with Megatron ready to conquer Earth with his new body.
Here is the official blurb:
The Autobots are decimated by the Decepticon invasion, but still must rally to prevent the AllSpark from falling into their clutches.
Art from Spotlight: Wheelie
Chris Ryall has posted some line art from Transformers Spotlight: Wheelie. Drawn by Klaus Scherwinski, better known for his great colouring, it shows some sort of action scene with a small Wheelie struggling in typical fashion.
Check back next week when Klaus will show off his variant cover, hopefully in full colour.
