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]

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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]

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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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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Rated by MPAA

Written by Big Bot on May 29, 2009 | News,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | Tags: , —

mpaapg13BoxOfficeMojo have received information from the MPAA about the rating decision for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. The film will be rated PG-13 in the USA, meaning that some material may not be suitable for children under 13. This is the same rating as the first film.

Here is the reason for the decision, which gives the impression the same sort of humour will be the same as the first film.

intense sequences of sci-fi action violence, language, some crude and sexual material, and brief drug material

Expect other countries to announce their ratings in the coming weeks.

Auto Assembly 2009 Exclusive Comic Cover – Coloured Version!

Written by Big Bot on May 27, 2009 | Auto Assembly,Conventions,IDW Publishing,News | Tags: —

Auto Assembly 09 Exclusive CoverThe guys at Auto Assembly have revealed a full colour version of their exclusive Auto Assembly 2009Auto Assembly 09 Exclusive Cover cover for IDW’s Transformers All Hail Megatron #13.The cover, which is done in association with Apocalypse Comics, and is limited to only 1000 copies, pays homage to Jurassic Park and is done by Nick Roche with colours by Liam Shalloo. Doesn’t it look good?

Hi everyone,

As you know, we previewed the inks to the convention exclusive comic for Auto Assembly 2009 recently when we were interviewed over at Transformers@TheMoon. Since then, many people have wanted to know what the finished cover for our convention exclusive variant cover to IDW’s All Hail Megatron Issue 13 is going to look like. Well, the wait is over…

Adding the finishing touch to Nick Roche’s pencils is the fantastic colours of Liam Shalloo to bring you this fantastic tribute to Jurassic Park and featuring Grimlock (both of whom will be attending the convention and who can sign the comic for those of you who buy it along with G1 voice actor Gregg Berger)! The comic is being produced for Auto Assembly 2009 by Apocalypse Comics and will be available during the convention weekend from their table. Sales will limited to a maximum of just TWO per attendee while stocks last as there are only 1,000 copies being printed of this book!

Auto Assembly 2009 is set to be a record-breaking convention for European Transformers fans and this is one convention you don’t want to miss!

Simon
Auto Assembly
Auto Assembly

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen The Movie Universe Book out in UK

Written by Big Bot on May 26, 2009 | News,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | Tags: , , —

Today I received my copy of Dorling Kindersley’s latest book, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen The Movie Universe, from my ‘local’ Amazon UK store.

The 96 page book by Simon Furman, contains character profiles for most of the main bots and humans in both the original film and this years hotly anticipated sequel, but also some details on the Civil War between the sides and Trans-Scanning abilities.

Many characters have 3 double page spreads dedicated to them, looking at their robot, vehicle and weapon modes, whilst most others get the first 2 categories. Disappointingly, certain characters, like Bonecrusher and Brawl from the first film, aren’t included, and upcoming characters, like Jetfire and Ravage, only have one double page spread. The back cover also seems pretty poorly done, with the ‘Revenge of the Fallen’ logo actually looking out of place.

Here are some (badly) taken photos for you to gloss over.

Bay on Budgets, Efficiency, Waste and Deadlines (Not Politics Related)

Written by Big Bot on May 25, 2009 | News,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | Tags: —

The LA Times have another article about Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, this time focusing on Michael Bay himself.  He’s currently still working on the film, with the picture not even finished yet, “This one is going to barely make it to theaters.  You have no idea how complicated my life is.” He may be right, given that the film is meant to be shown at the UK  premiere on15th June (that’s 20 days away), and the BBFC still haven’t rated the film yet.

He also makes reference to the films budget, which clocks in at $200 million, comparing it to other more expensive films, and that the film industry is full of waste and needs to become more efficient, like himself.  Finally, the article confirms that Tom Kenny, the voice of Transformers: Animated Starscream, is part of the vocal cast for the sequel.

Read the full article at the LA Times!

Get your Fan-art onto the Shout Factory Generation One DVD set!

Written by Big Bot on May 24, 2009 | DVD,Generation One,News | Tags: —

In similar fashion to some of the previous Generation One DVD sets released in the UK, Shout Factory have revealed that they are going to have a fan art gallery on their upcoming G1 Complete DVD Set.

Looking for fan art for the DVD set!  We’re putting together a disc focused primarily on the fans and are looking for Transformers fan art.  The art must be family-friendly, scanned at a minimum of 72 dpi and received by Wednesday, May 27th.  You can submit your artwork to TransformersFanArt@gmail.com.  In your email, please include your name, phone number and alternate email address, if not the one you submitted from.  Those selected for the disc will be notified via email and will be asked to sign a release acknowledging your ownership of the art as well as its inclusion on the disc.

Thanks, guys!

Brian

This set is only being released in North America, but anyone can send in their fan art.

Madman Complete Beast Wars and G1 Japan Sets & TFTM on Blu-ray

Written by Big Bot on | DVD,Madman,News,Transformers The Movie (1986) | Tags: , —

Transformers The Movie Blu-ray (Madman)Madman Entertainment have updated their website with details on three new DVD sets coming next month.

The first 2 sets are simply repackages of DVD sets that have already been release. There is a complete Beast Wars set, containing all three seasons and the extras and a complete Transformers Japan Generation One Complete Collection, with all Headmasters, Masterforce, Victory and Zone episodes.

The final DVD is a Blu-ray version of Transformers The Movie. The set contains all the same features as Madman’s 2 disc DVD version from 2007, but has the movie in high definition. It’s expected that this is the same master as Metrodome’s Blu-ray version.

All three sets are out on 24th June in Australia.

IDW Comic Releases – 28/05/09

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

This weeks comics will be a day later, due to Memorial Day in the USA. The only release this week is Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Movie Adaptation #2, which continues the story based on the film, meaning there will be spoilers.

Issue #1 was released last week, with issues #3 and #4 due to follow on a weekly basis from next Wednesday, and the TPB after that, unless you are lucky enough to be in the USA, where the TPB is out at Target stores.

In case you missed it last week, here is a 5 page preview from the issue.

Amazon.com Exclusive Ironhide skin for Revenge of the Fallen Game

Written by Big Bot on May 23, 2009 | News,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,Video Games | Tags: , , —

Amazon.com Exclusive Game Skin - IronhideOn the back of the GameStop exclusive Gold Optimus Prime and Megatron skins, Amazon.com have revealed that they will be offering customers who preorder Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen a new skin for Ironhide, but instead of gold, it will be in his Generation One colours. This offer is available for any version of the game, excluding the Nintendo DS Autobots and Decepticons versions.

Amazon.com-Exclusive Pre-order Bonus
Order “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” and receive the Generation 1 Ironhide Unlockable for in-game use. Redemption instructions will be sent via email within 10 business days after the release date. Must be sold and shipped by Amazon.com to be eligible.

There isn’t any news on whether any of these preorder bonuses will be available outside North America.

Lots of ROTF Toys out in UK

Written by Big Bot on May 21, 2009 | News,Toys,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | Tags: , —

The UK seems to be having it good right now. The Transformers Revenge of the Fallen release date has been brought forward to 19th June, and now we have lots of ROTF toys as well.

Forum member NeoPrimus has spotted Legends Optimus Prime, Jetfire, Springer and Bumblebee, Scout Dead End and Knock Out and Deluxe Breakaway, Rampage, Sideswipe and Sideways. All were found at his local Argos.

Get hunting UK fans, you’re local store may have jumped the official release date (30th May) and released the figures early.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Adaptation #2 Preview

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

More comic previews, this time with the second issue of the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Adaptation #2 from IDW publishing.

ComicsContinuum have posted 5 pages from the issue, which again have major spoilers for anyone wanting to watch the film spoiler free. The issue is due out next week, on 27th May 09.

See the pages, and the 2 covers, after the jump.

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