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]

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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Art II Preview

Written by Big Bot on July 1, 2008 | Comics,IDW Publishing,News | Tags: , —

Jim Sorenson has posted some pages from his newest Transformers book, Transformers Ark II, a collection of character models (Transformrers, humans and aliens) from Headmasters, Masterforce, Victory, Zone, Battlestars, and Operation Combination. The first book featured models from Generation One.

Headmasters – Scorponok: http://www.flickr.com/photos/29897249@N00/2625853303/sizes/l/in/set-72157600516698996/

Masterforce – Minerva: http://www.flickr.com/photos/29897249@N00/2626672110/sizes/l/in/set-72157600516698996/

Victory – Star Saber: http://www.flickr.com/photos/29897249@N00/2625852159/sizes/l/in/set-72157600516698996/

Zone – The Nine Great Demon Generals (1 of 3): http://www.flickr.com/photos/29897249@N00/2625852641/sizes/l/in/set-72157600516698996/

Battlestars – Super and Ultra Megatron: http://www.flickr.com/photos/29897249@N00/2625852929/sizes/l/in/set-72157600516698996/

Transformers Ark II is due out next week, 9th July.

Best of UK: Space Pirates #5 – 5 Page Preview

Written by Big Bot on | Comics,IDW Publishing,News | Tags: , —

IDW Editor Denton J. Tipton has posted a 5 page preview of the next Marvel UK reprint, Transformers Best of the UK: Space Pirates #5. Also shown is a high resolution cover by Dan Khanna and Liam Shalloo. The original script and art was by Simon Furman and Bryan Hitch respectively.

IDW Releases – 02/07/08

Written by Big Bot on June 30, 2008 | Comics,IDW Publishing,News | Tags: , —

14 releases this week from IDW Publishing, but only 1 of them is Transformers related. The Transformers Best of UK: Space Pirates #5 is a reprint of the Marvel UK story and the final issue in the series. Look out for the TPB in October.

The cover for the issue has been posted on Chris Ryall’s blog.

Three Inked Pages from Animated Arrival #1

Written by Big Bot on | Animated,Comics,IDW Publishing,News | Tags: , —

Artist Dario Brizuela has updated his blog with 3 pages from the first issue of IDW’s Transformers Animated Arrival series. The inked pages have been updated from the pencil sketches he showed back in May. Hopefully he will show us the colour version before the release.

Transformers Animated: Arrival #1 is due out in August.

The Real Animated Arrival #1 Cover form Alex Milne

Written by Big Bot on | Animated,Comics,IDW Publishing,News | Tags: , —

You may have though the covers had already been chosen for the issue, but Alex Milne’s original version was just his own bit of art. He has now upload the real cover to his DeviantArt page, which he describes as “fun”. The colours are by Josh Perez.

with this image i just wanted to do something fun. i tried to still give this piece an animated feel to it while still giving it my own personal tweaks so thats its a combo of styles.

Transformers Animated Arrival #1 is due out in August and is written by Marty Isenberg with art from Dario Brizuela.

Reign of Starscream #3 – 5 Page Preview

Written by Big Bot on June 26, 2008 | Comics,IDW Publishing,News,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | Tags: , , —

Another blog post from Chris Mowry, and this time it is a 5 page preview for Issue #3 of Transformers: The Reign of Starscream.

As you recall, at the end of Issue #2, Starscream and Thundercracker are reunited at the Decepticon camp on Mars. Starscream was weakened from his exploits on Earth, but was slowly recovering. Much to their amazement, a group of Autobots had been patrolling the planet and had been alerted to their location.

Reign of Starscream #3 s out on 16th July, written by Chris Mowry and drawn by Alex Milne.

Simon Furman Blog: Script (W)rap – Maximum Dinobots #1

Written by Big Bot on | Comics,IDW Publishing,News | Tags: , , —

Continuing his post script blogging, SImon Furman has posted his thoughts and teasers for his next series, The Transformers: Maximum Dinobots.

As well as revealing the characters who appear in the issue, he confirms that the story will follow on from Spotlight: Grimlock. The final bit of news is that the first issue (of the 5 part series) will be released in October, following on from Revelations.

Art for the series is being done by Nick Roche.

Coloured Cover for Reign of Starscream #4

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

After the inked cover for Transformers Movie Sequel: The Reign of Starcream #4 was revealed earlier in the week by artist Alex Milne, writer for the series Chris Mowry has posted the fully colour version of the cover.

Reign of Starcsream #4 is released in late July, with Issue #3 released on 16th July, hopefully with no delays.

All Hail Megatron #3 Trevor Hutchison Cover

Written by Big Bot on June 25, 2008 | Comics,IDW Publishing,News | Tags: , , —

IDW Editor-In-Chief Chris Ryall has updated his blog with the other full colour cover for All Hail Megatron #3. The cover is done by Trevor Hutchinson, and continues his cold war themed covers for the series.

The Transformers: All Hail Megatron #3 is due to be release in September, being written by Shane McCarthy with art by Guido Guidi.

Lineart Cover for Reign of Starscream #4

Written by Big Bot on June 24, 2008 | Comics,IDW Publishing,News,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | Tags: —

Artist Alex Milne has updated his DeviantArt page with his lineart cover for Transformers Movie Sequel: The Reign of Starscream #4. Look out for the colour version very soon.

ROS #4 is due for release in late July, with Issue #3 on 16th July.

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