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Book: Transformers: The Quest for the Allspark

Written by Big Bot on May 22, 2007 | Merchandise |

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Version: Paperback
First Printing: 22nd May 2007
Country: USA
Published by: HarperCollins
Author: Annie Auerbach
Illustrated:
Number of pages: 64
ISBN: 978-0060888343
Price: $4.99

Another adapted version of the movie, this time for kids with more than a basic reading ability.

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Book: Transformers: Meet the Autobots

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Version: Paperback
First Printing: 22nd May 2007
Country: USA
Published by: HarperCollins
Author: Jennifer Frantz
Illustrated: Guido Guidi
Number of pages: 32
ISBN: 978-0060888312
Price: $3.99

Another “I Can Read” book, this time with a focus on the Autobots arrival to Earth and Bumblebee’s meeting with Sam.

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Book: Transformers: The Reusable Sticker Book

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Version: Paperback
First Printing: 22nd May 2007
Country: USA
Published by: HarperCollins
Author: Lana Jacobs
Illustrated:
Number of pages: 12
ISBN: 978-0060888336
Price: $6.99

Comes with stickers that can bee used again and again to recreate scenes from the movie.

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Book: Transformers: Activity Book and Gel Pen

Written by Big Bot on May 8, 2007 | Merchandise |

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Version: Paperback
First Printing: 22nd May 2007
Country: USA
Published by: HarperCollins
Author: Jenny Bak
Illustrated:
Number of pages: 32
ISBN: 978-0060888275
Price: $4.99

Another activity book for the kids, with word searches, drawing guides, word puzzles and more.

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Book: Transformers: Colouring and Activity Book and Stickers

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Version: Paperback
First Printing: 22nd May 2007
Country: USA
Published by: HarperCollins
Author: Lana Jacobs
Illustrated:
Number of pages: 32
ISBN: 978-0060888268
Price: $3.99

A super fan activity book for the kids, with colouring sections. Comes with a set of stickers.

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DVD: Transformers: The Classic Episodes (R2 UK)

Written by Big Bot on April 30, 2007 | Merchandise |

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Release Date: 30th April 2007
Distributor: Metrodome Distribution
Country: UK
Region: 2 PAL
Number of Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audio: English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Subtitles: None
Catalogue Number: MINI4015

This set is a reprint of Metrodome’s Bumper Special, with some new cover art.

Episodes
17. Autobot Spike
18. Changing Gears
19. City of Steel
20. Attack of the Autobots
21. Traitor
22. The Immobilizer
23. The Autobot Run
24. Atlantis, Arise!
25. Day of the Machines
26. Enter the Nightbird

Extra Features
None

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Book: Transformers: Ghosts of Yesterday

Written by Big Bot on February 8, 2007 | Merchandise |

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Version: Paperback
First Printing: 27th March 2007
Country: USA
Published by: Del Rey
Author: Alan Dean Foster
Illustrated:
Number of pages: 304
ISBN: 978-0345497987
Price: $6.99

This prequel to the movie, set in 1969 just after the Apollo 11 moon launch, revolves around Sector Seven’s transport of Megatron and the launch of the manned craft Ghost 1.

The novel is written by Alan Dean Foster, who also writes the Official novel to film as well. He replaced David Cian, who is receives a story credit.

DVD: Transformers Armada Season One Part Two (R1 USA)

Written by Big Bot on November 24, 2006 | Merchandise |

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Release Date: 27th September 2006
Distributor: Rhino Home Video
Country: USA
Region: 1 NTSC
Number of Discs: 4
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audio: English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Subtitles: None
Catalogue Number:

NOT RATED

Two years after the first boxset, Rhino have finally released the second half of Transformers Armada on DVD in the USA.

Episodes
27. Detection
28. Awakening
29. Desperate
30. Runaway
31. Past, Part 1
32. Past, Part 2
33. Sacrifice
34. Regeneration
35. Rescue
36. Mars
37. Crack
38. Threaten
39. Crisis
40. Remorse
41. Depart
42. Miracle
43. Puppet
44. Uprising
45. Dash
46. Drift
47. Portent
48. Cramp
49. Alliance
50. Union
51. Origin
52. Mortal Combat

Extra Features
Interactive Transformations – animations that put you in control!

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DVD: Best of The Transformers (Retro Collection) (R4 Australia)

Written by Big Bot on November 8, 2006 | Merchandise |

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Release Date: 8th November 2006
Distributor: Madman Entertainment
Country: Australia
Region: 4 PAL
Number of Discs: 17
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audio: English Dolby Digital Stereo
Subtitles: None
Catalogue Number: MMA3718

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A Best Of collection from Madman, with favourite G1 episodes voted for by fans.

Episodes
Season One
01. More Than Meets The Eye (Part 1)
02. More Than Meets The Eye (Part 2)
03. More Than Meets The Eye (Part 3)
08. S.O.S. Dinobots
16. Heavy Metal War
41. The Golden Lagoon
62. Starscream’s Brigade
73. Dark Awakening
81. Ghost in the Machine
91. Call of the Primitives

Extra Features
Bonus Beast Wars Episode
Fan quotes introduce each episode

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DVD: Transformers The Movie 20th Anniversary Special Edition (R1 USA)

Written by Big Bot on November 7, 2006 | Merchandise |

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Release Date: 7th November 2006
Distributor: Sony BMG Home Entertainment
Country: USA
Region: 1 NTSC
Number of Discs: 2
Aspect Ratio: 16:9, 1.33:1
Audio: English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo & Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles: Spanish & French
Catalogue Number:

PG

To commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Transformers The Movie, Sony BMG has released a 2 disc DVD set in North America, with some impressive extras.

The Transformers The Movie (1986) in both widescreen and fullscreen.

Extra Features
Disc 1
(16×9) Theatrical Widescreen Version
Autobot Matrix of Knowledge (full-length movie featuring fun facts and trivia)
Commentary with Nelson Shin (Director), Flint Dille (Story Consultant) and Sue Blu (Voice of Arcee)
Fan Commentary
Original Theatrical Trailer and TV Spots
Cinex and Credit Test
Photo Gallery
Remastering Side-by-Side Comparison
Scramble City with Commentary
TRANSFORMERS 2007 Live Action movie trailer and special Sneak Peek

Disc 2
Full Screen Version
Activate Autobot City Trivia Game (DVD-ROM)
All-New Featurettes: “Death of Optimus Prime”, “Cast and Characters” and “TRANSFORMERS Q&A” with Nelson Shin (Director), Tom Griffin (Producer), Joe Bacal (Producer), Flint Dille (Story Consultant) and Sue Blu (Voice of Arcee)
Promotional Trailer with Commentary
Test, Deleted/Alternative Footage with Commentary
Animated Storyboards
US and Japanese Toy Commercials
DVD-ROM Link to Exclusive Content

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