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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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

IDW Comic Releases – 28/05/09

Written by Big Bot on May 24, 2009 | 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.

Want to attend the UK premiere of Transformers Revenge of the Fallen?

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

If you’re the sort of Transformers fan who’d love a trip to Leicester Square on June 15th to attend the premiere of Transformers Revenge of the Fallen, where Michael Bay, Megan Fox and Shia LaBeouf will also be in attendance, you’re probably interested in the competition that Paramount UK are running.

Here are the details:

In the highly-anticipated Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) again joins with the Autobots against their sworn enemies, the Decepticons. Michael Bay directs from a screenplay by Ehren Kruger & Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman.

The battle begins at UK cinemas and IMAX June 19.

To celebrate the release of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen we have teamed up with Starlight Children’s Foundation and are giving you the chance to get your hands on some highly sought after Premiere tickets. In attendance will be director Michael Bay plus the stars Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Tyrese Gibson and Josh Duhamel. This epic event will take place on the evening of Monday 15th June in London’s Leicester Square. There are a limited number of tickets available for a minimum donation of £50. If you want to stand a chance of attending this incredible Premiere call the events team on 020 7262 2881 (Ext: #286).

Visit the Paramount UK website here to stand a chance of winning this great prize.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Adaptation #2 Preview

Written by Big Bot on May 21, 2009 | 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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Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Movie Adaptation and All Hail Megatron 11 Comic Previews

Written by Big Bot on May 20, 2009 | Comics,IDW Publishing,News,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | Tags: , , , , —

Comics Continuum has posted 2 five page previews for this weeks new IDW Transformers comic releases.

The first issue of the Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Movie Adaptation. This preview contains major spoilers for those planning on seeing the actual film, so don’t look at the images at the bottom of this post.

The Transformers: All Hail Megatron #11 is also available  to preview, either in this post or from IDW Editor-in-Chief Chris Ryall.

Both comics are due out today 20th May 2009!

Andrew Wildman auctions off Transformers work for charity

Written by Darren 'Starscream' Jamieson on May 7, 2009 | Comics,News |

Transformers comic artist and Auto Assembly regular Andrew Wildman has emailed us to tell of his eBay auctions for some of his Transformers work for the MARCH OF DIMES charity sketch cards. You can follow the links below to bid on the auctions, plus you can see the artwork displayed on his official Andrew Wildman blog.

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You can see the cards on eBay here:

BARONESS

DESTRO

PROWL

OPTIMUS PRIME

RATCHET

All Hail Megatron exclusive variant covers, issues #12 and #13

Written by Darren 'Starscream' Jamieson on May 6, 2009 | Auto Assembly,Comics,News |

apocalypse_ahm12_colors_lowres3We’ve just received two images from Mario at Apocalypse Comics for variant All Hail Megatron cover images. They’re for issues #12 and #13 and are both available from Apocalypse Comics.

Issue #12 is a homage to the Amazing Spider-Man issue #50 cover.

If you’re planning on attending the London Film and Comic Con this year you’ll see the cover there, with artist Casey Coller who will be signing for fans.

Issue #13’s cover is a homage to Jurassic Park and will be at Auto Assembly this year, along with the artist Nick Roche, who will be signing for fans. The man behind Grimlock’s voice, Gregg Berger, will also be there signing.

Andrew Wildman has GI Joe art for sale

Written by Darren 'Starscream' Jamieson on January 31, 2009 | Comics,News |

UK comic artist Andrew Wildman has just sent us an email saying he has some new GI Joe art for sale over on his blog here.

Andrew is one of the original UK Transformers comic artists and regularly attends Auto Assembly in Birmingham. If you’d like to own some of his artwork, have a look at his blog.

Shae McCarthy Discusses All Hail Megatron

Written by Big Bot on January 17, 2009 | Comics,IDW Publishing,News | Tags: , , —

UK comic store OneShallStand.com have managed to interview All Hail Megatron writer Shane McCarthy.

They discuss his work in the comic industry and how he managed to get a job on a Transformers project. He also answers some of the criticism that the series has received and some of the unanswered plots, like the Autobot traitor, which will be revealed in issue #8, and what his next project might be after All Hail Megatron.

Updated IDW Schedule – February 2009

Written by Big Bot on | Comics,IDW Publishing,News |

Lots more comics coming your way in the next month, as Denton J. Tipton shows on his blog. All Hail Megatron and Revelation both get TPBs, as well as the third Marvel reprint and Dreamwave’s War Within Omnibus.

4th February
The Transformers: All Hail Megatron #7
Classic Transformers Vol. 3 TPB
The Transformers: Revelation TPB

11th February
The Transformers: Best of U.K.: City of Fear #1
Transformers: War Within Omnibus TPB

18th February
The Transformers: Maximum Dinobots #3
Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Movie Prequel Alliance #3
Transformers; Animated Vol. 7
The Transformers: All Hail Megatron Vol. 1 TPB

Interesting, Transformers: Animated The Arrival #6 has completely disappeared, with no word on whether it will be released without Jetfire and Jetstorm figures.

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