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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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

Megatron Rising Parts 1 & 2 Aired Yesterday on NickToons

Written by Big Bot on April 13, 2008 | Animated,Cartoon,News |

I know this isn’t any help to anyone, but out the blue, NickToons finally aired the season one 2 art finale, Megatron Rising, Part One & Part Two, yesterday evening. It was oringally expected that the episdoes would air last Sunday and Monday.

it is hoped now that NickToons will starting airing season 2, especially as previews for the episodes are on their website.

Transformers: Animated, Episode 17 airs today

Written by Big Bot on April 12, 2008 | Animated,Cartoon,News |

Today sees the start of Transformers: Animated season two on Cartoon Network in the USA and YTV in Canada.

“The Elite Guard” airs in the morning at 10:30am EST on CN, and on YTV at 11am EST. As the title suggests, the Elite Guard arrives on Earth to releave Optimus Prime and his crew of their duty. A clip from the episode can be seen by UK fans on NickToons.

New Animated Season 2 Clips on NickToons UK

Written by Big Bot on April 10, 2008 | Animated,Cartoon,News |

Nick.co.uk, the official website of NickToons, has posted some clips from 2 episodes of season 2 of Transformers: Animated. This is despite NickToons having skipped the season 1 finale Megatron Rising last Sunday and Monday.

The clip from the episode Velocity features the first appearance of Blurr, but only in vehicle mode. The second clip is from The Elite Guard, which airs on Saturday in the USA and Canada. In this clip are Ultra magnus, Sentinel Prime and Jazz, who all speak.

The clips are only available to residents in the UK.

New Transformers: Animated Lugnut Gallery

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

TF08.net has put up a small gallery of the voyager class Transformers: Animated Lugnut.

Included within the gallery are photos of the figure inside the packaging, including the profile on the back, and the many poses that the flexible figure is able to create, including the bowing infront of Megatron scene.

Cover Revealed for Transformers Animated: How to Draw Book

Written by Big Bot on | Animated,News |

Amazon.com has revealed the cover to the Transformers Animated: How to Draw Book.

The 32 page book will cost you $5.99 and guide you through the difficult task of drawing the characters from the Transformers: Animated cartoon. You can see an example on the cover, with a breakdown of how Optimus Prime is drawn.

The book is release on the 6th May, ISBN 9780060888206. The book iswritten by Sadie Chesterfield with illustrations by Carlo Loraso.

Transformers: Animated soon to air in over 80 countries

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

Variety are reporting that Entertainment Rights have secured more international television rights for the newest Transformers cartoon, Transformers: Animated.

The latest territories to air Transformers: Animated soon are Italy through Mediaset; Australia, Latin America and India through Turner Broadcasting (cartoon Network); Israel, the Netherlands and Belgium through Jetix; Australia through Network 10; New Zealand through TV3; Singapore through Mediacorp TV12; and Brazil through TV Globo.

Photos of McDonald’s Happy Meal Animated Optimus Prime & Megatron

Written by Big Bot on April 8, 2008 | Animated,News,Toys |

TF08.net have posted some new photos of 2 of McDonald’s upcoming Happy Meal toys, Optimus Prime and Megatron. The figures are based on the Transformers: Animated designs.

No release date has been announced by McDonalds or Hasbro, or if there will be any other figures.

Updated cover for Transformers: Animated DVD

Written by Big Bot on | Animated,DVD,News,Paramount |

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.

Reminder: Megatron Rising Part Two airs today

Written by Big Bot on April 5, 2008 | Animated,Cartoon,News |

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.

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