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TFNation 2019 Transformers Convention Review

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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

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Win a copy of Transformers Season 1 25th Anniversary DVD

Written by Darren 'Starscream' Jamieson on June 4, 2009 | DVD,News |

How would you like the chance to win one of three copies of the new Transformers DVD that is released on June 16th in North America? You would, thought so. We’re offering you lucky people the chance to enter our competition and win one of three copies of the DVD of the 25th Anniversary of Transformers Season One. Have a look at the press release below and then enter the competition at the bottom of the page.

THE TRANSFORMERS: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION RELIVE THE ACTION ON DVD JUNE 16 FROM SHOUT! FACTORY

OPTIMUS PRIME. MEGATRON. BUMBLEBEE. STARSCREAM. For 25 years an epic battle has raged between the heroic AUTOBOTS and the villainous DECEPTICONS. The ROBOTS IN DISGUISE have captivated children and adults alike, launching countless collectible toys, comic books, animated series and feature films beloved by legions of fans.

Now you can return to where the phenomenon began when Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Hasbro, Inc., unleashes the original animated TV series that started it all with THE TRANSFORMERS: The Complete First Season 25th Anniversary Edition DVD box set on June 16th. A must-have for kids and kids-at-heart, the set features all season one episodes in the order they were intended, remastered audio, a collectible AUTOBOTS magnet and special bonus content. THE TRANSFORMERS: The Complete First Season 25th Anniversary Edition DVD box set is priced at $ 29.99 SRP.

THE TRANSFORMERS: The Complete First Season 25th Anniversary Edition

Synopsis

Four million years after crash-landing on an unfamiliar planet, sentient robots with the ability to disguise themselves as common vehicles awaken on present-day Earth. Engaged in a crucial race to find a new energy source for their home planet of Cybertron, Optimus Prime and the heroic Autobots must defend the innocent people of Earth against their archnemeses, Megatron and the power-hungry Decepticons.

Bonus Features Include:

  • Restored To The Original Broadcast Versions With A New Stereo Soundtrack Created From The Original Audio
  • Triple Changer: From Toy To Comic To Screen – The Origins Of The Transformers
  • A Printable Script
  • Rare PSA

Technical Information

  • Street Date: June 16, 2009
  • Packaging: The 3 DVDs are collected in thin packs with a deluxe foil board sleeve with embossed accents
  • Rating: Not Rated
  • Suggested Retail Price: $29.99
  • DVD Selection Number:
  • Running Time: approx. 360 min.
  • Discs: 3
  • Aspect Ratio: 4:30
  • Technical Info: English, Stereo.

Please Note: For your chance to win this prize, simply answer the question below, filling out your email, name and address. We have 3 copies of the Transformers Season One on DVD to win!

This DVD is USA Region 1. Entrants must enter a USA or Canada postal address as the competition is only open to residents of the US and Canada. The competition closes on June 30th.

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Online Transformers game ‘Battle for the Allspark v2’ from Activision

Written by Darren 'Starscream' Jamieson on | News,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,Video Games |

Activision has just unveiled a new online game that you can play on its website to help promote the release of Transformers Revenge of the Fallen on all formats. The game allows you to create your own Transformer and battle against other players online.

Read the press release we were sent below and then play the game online.

ACTIVISION UNVEILS BATTLE FOR THE ALLSPARK V2 ONLINE GAME ON ITS TRANSFORMERS™: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN WEB SITE

Santa Monica, CA – June 4, 2009 – Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) is recruiting gamers to join the battle for world domination in the Battle for the AllSpark V2 web game, launching today at www.TransformersGame.com, the official web site of the Transformers™: Revenge of the Fallen video game, developed under license from Hasbro, Inc. Fans that answer the call can join the AUTOBOTS® or DECEPTICONS® and compete in real time challenges online against other players worldwide for control of the AllSpark and the fate of the world.

Players create their very own TRANSFORMERS character, customizing the character to suit their play style. Players then battle online in this game of strategy, choosing from a number of attacks and defenses in real time, round-by-round combat. In addition, secret codes that allow players to upgrade their characters will be hidden online.

“The Battle for the AllSpark V2 delivers even more challenges and fun than before for our ever-growing and fervent TRANSFORMERS gaming community that spawned in 2007 – we are thrilled to invite fans to join the battle again and immerse themselves in the universe prior to the official Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen game launch on June 23,” said Rob Kostich, head of marketing for licensed properties, Activision Publishing, Inc. “In Battle for the AllSpark V2, players can play as an AUTOBOT or a DECEPTICON, picking their favorite character and customizing their abilities on their way to global domination online.”

Diversity win Britain’s Got Talent with Transformers routine

Written by Darren 'Starscream' Jamieson on June 1, 2009 | News |

This weekend saw the shock win on Britain’s Got Talent for dance act Diversity when they pipped Susan Boyle to the £100,000 prize and a spot on the Royal Variety Performance.

Diversity were up against fellow dance act flawless throughout the competition, where in the final Flawless drew on a series of Michael Jackson routines for their performance, mixing dance steps from videos such as Smooth Criminal and Beat It.

As good as Flawless were they couldn’t match the originality of Diversity, who drew on Transformers for inspiration, turning into a group Transformer onstage.

If you didn’t see the performance, watch it here.

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Transformers 2 toys at Forbidden Planet from TODAY

Written by Darren 'Starscream' Jamieson on May 30, 2009 | News,Toys,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen |

Ironhide Transformers 2Following 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.

Peter Cullen and Frank Welker speak about Transformers 2 the game

Written by Darren 'Starscream' Jamieson on May 29, 2009 | News,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,Video Games |

The voice legends that are Peter Cullen and Frank Welker have given an interview about their work on the Transformers 2 video game, Transformers Revenge of the Fallen.

Peter Cullen was the voice of Optimus Prime in the original TV series, the movies directed by Michael Bay and the video games. Frank Welker voiced Megatron in the TV series and the game, was replaced in the movies.

See what the pair have to say about the video game, released by Activision.

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Transformers Revenge of the Fallen toys at Toys R Us

Written by Darren 'Starscream' Jamieson on May 28, 2009 | Hasbro,News,Toys,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen |

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.

Transformers USB memory stick released

Written by Darren 'Starscream' Jamieson on May 26, 2009 | Merchandise,News |

transformer-usb-flash-driveWe’re having a USB mad day today. Hot on the heals of the Transformers USB hub that looks like Blaster and transforms into a laptop comes this 2GB USB memory stick that Transformers into Ravage, the master of stealth.

The USB stick mode looks just like a micro cassette tape, and then he transforms into the classic Ravage panther mode.

We’re not sure if Ravage will actually fit into the chest of the USB hub Blaster though… now there’s a thought.

Ravage retails for around $43 and you can pre-order one from Big Bad Toy Store now.

Transformers USB Hub

Written by Darren 'Starscream' Jamieson on | Merchandise,News |

transformers-usb-hub-robot-modeSoundwave may be featuring in the new Transformers movie, Transformers Revenge of the Fallen, but Blaster was always the coolest of the cassette wielding robots. Now you can own your very own Blaster in laptop form, and he has a practical use too.

This Transformers USB hub transforms from a laptop (complete with a Windows XP screen) to a robot (with a tape deck) and the whole while he acts as a 4 way USB hub.

Who could want for anything more? Well, maybe if the laptop actually worked as well, but it doesn’t, sadly.

The Transformers USB hub is from CraziestGadgets and is set to retail for around $42 in the USA. You can pre-order the Transformers USB hub from BBTS here.

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Optimus Prime birthday cake

Written by Darren 'Starscream' Jamieson on May 25, 2009 | Merchandise |

optimus-prime-cakeWe just received an email with a link to this Optimus Prime birthday cake that someone made for their three year old son. This was especially interesting to me as I’ve always wanted an Optimus Prime birthday cake, and have been dropping the most subtle of hints for the last few years, to no avail.

Maybe I could approach whoever made this cake and see if they’ll do it for a fee?

Exclusive Bumblebee Chevrolet Camaro released

Written by Darren 'Starscream' Jamieson on May 23, 2009 | Merchandise,News,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen |

Transformers Bumblebee Chevrolet CamaroEver wanted to drive your own Transformer? Of course you have, and now thanks to Chevrolet you can. To commemorate the release of the new Transformers movie: Transformers Revenge of the Fallen, Chevy are releasing an exclusive Bumblebee branded version of their Camaro, as seen in the Transformers movies.

The Camaro comes in yellow colours with the black racing stripes, just like the real Bumblebee. That’s not all though, the car also features the Autobot insignia on the steering wheel, the seats and the wheel centres.

You can place your order why Chevy for your own Bumblebee in June until December this year, and be the envy of all of your friends.

As for the technical specs of the car, it’s available in V6 or V8 and in the LT and SS trims. You can have the RS package as an optional extra which would give you the HID xenon headlights and 20 inch wheels.

Autobots, Roll Out!

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