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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Second Cover for Spotlight: Drift

Written by Big Bot on December 9, 2008 | Comics,IDW Publishing,News | Tags: ,

There were some strange reactions to the news that Drift was getting a Spotlight earlier today, but people generally loved the cover. The second cover has now been revealed, and looks just as good. This one is done by Joana Lafuente.

look out for the issue in April.

Spotlight: Drift Confirmed!

Written by Big Bot on December 8, 2008 | Comics,IDW Publishing,News | Tags: , ,

We all pretty much guessed it was coming, but now it’s been confirmed by Chris Ryall. The Transformers Spotlight: Drift will be coming in April 2009, from writer Shane McCarthy and artist Casey Coller.

The cover shown is by Coller, with another coming tomorrow from Joana Lafuente.

IDW Comic Releases – 10/12/08

For all you Simon Furman fans, he’s back this week with The Transformers: Maximum Dinobots #1, his new story arc set in IDW’s Transformers universe, taking place after Transformers: Devastation. Art is by Nick Roche.

Also out is a reprint of the second volume of Dreamwave’s MTMTE series, The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye Vol. 2 TPB. Covers for Maximum Dinobots and MTMTE vol 2 can be found on Chris Ryall’s blog.

Alex Milne Cover for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Movie Prequel: Alliance #2

Written by Big Bot on December 7, 2008 | Comics,IDW Publishing,News,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | Tags:

Alex Milne has put up his cover for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Movie Prequel: Alliance #2,  on his DeviantArt page. The cover features some possible spoilers for the series, and continues a plot thread from The Reign of Starscream, so you’ll have to click the link to see what is going on.

The issue is out in January, written by Chris Mowry, with art by Alex Milne and colours by Josh Perez.

End of Year Simon Furman Q & A

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

Simon Furman has taken the time to answer 20 questions put to him by fans. You’ll find discussion about revelation, Expansion and All Hail Megatron, what’s going on with The Thirteen and Beast Wars, and his general thoughts on Transformers and working for IDW.

The first 15 are readable on the IDW forums, with the remaining 5 on his blog.

Maximum Dinobots #1 – 5 Page Preview

Written by Big Bot on December 6, 2008 | Comics,IDW Publishing,News | Tags: ,

Chris Ryall has ruined the 10 day teasing of Maximum Dinobots #1 by posting a full 5 page preview and the 2 covers for the issue.

Matere Cover for Maximum Dinobots #1

Marcelo Matere has updated his his deviantART page with high resolution versions of both a clear coloured and inked editions of his cover for The Tranformers: Maximum Dinobots #1. Maxmium Dinobots #1 is due out next week on 10th December, written by Simon Furman with art by Nick Roche. The story picks up after the events of Transformers: Devastation, focusing on what happens on Earth.

Maximum Dinobots Day 4 – Not Swoop

Written by Big Bot on December 4, 2008 | Comics,IDW Publishing,News | Tags:

I guessed it was Swoop next, but was wrong. It’s Sludge on the next panel, causing more destruction. Anyway, I’m now guessing Snarl is tomorrow.

Maximum Dinobots Day 3

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

Here’s the next panel of the Maximum Dinobots page revealed yesterday. We’re too lazy to put them together, so here is the panel on its own.

Look out for the next panel tomorrow, likely with another Dinobot introducing himself. My guess is that it will be Swoop.

Maximum Dinobots Teaser #2

Written by Big Bot on December 3, 2008 | Comics,IDW Publishing,News |

Part 2 of you Maximum Dinobots Christmas treats. This time, it isn’t a full page, but a panel from one, again posted on the IDW forums. Expect the rest of the image to be filled in over the next few days.

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