Transformers-themed pub could be Britain’s Best Home Bar

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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

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Transformers out on DVD in the UK

Written by Big Bot on December 3, 2007 | Comics,DVD,Generation One,IDW Publishing,News,Paramount,Transformers movie (2007) |

Paramount Home Entertainment have finally released Transformers on DVD and HD DVD in the UK today in a range of different packages.

On DVD, there are the regular packages as well as some store exclusives. The 1 disc and 2 disc editions can be bought at all good DVD stores. Play.com have the Steelbook exclusive 2 disc set with the Target comic, HMV have the Optimus Prime transforming 2 disc set packaging and Asda have the 1 disc set with the Wal-Mart animated prequel.

There is also the HD DVD set with all the same special features as other regions.

All DVDs are region 2 PAL formatted and are rated 12 by the BBFC. The HD DVD set is region free and again rated 12.

Transformers The Movie Out on UMD (Again)

Written by Big Bot on | Cartoon,DVD,Generation One,Metrodome,News,Transformers The Movie (1986) |

With the Transformers movie out on DVD today in the UK, Metrodome have decided to re-release the 1986 classic, Transformers The Movie, on UMD for Sony’s PSP. TFTM was originally released on UMD on 1st September 2005 when the PSP was released in Europe.

There are no special features on the disc and uses the same cover art as the Ultimate Edition DVD and Blu-ray disc.

IDW Publishing February 08 Solicitations

Written by Big Bot on November 26, 2007 | Beast Wars,Comics,Generation One,IDW Publishing,News |

IDW’s solicitations for February 2008 have been released and there are plenty of Transformers titles, including The Transformers Spotlight: Arcee, Transformers Spotlight Volume 2 TPB, collecting Soundwave, Kup, Galvatron, Optimus Prime and Ramjet together, The Transformers Devastation #6, the final issue in the series, The Transformers Beast Wars: Sourcebook #4 and Beast Wars: The Ascending TPB.

The full release can be found at Comics Continuum.

Updated covers will be revealed closer to the release date.

Transformers Series One DVD Re-release

Written by Big Bot on November 16, 2007 | DVD,Generation One,Metrodome,News |

Metrodome Distribution have announced the re-release of Transformers G1 on DVD with 2 sets. Transformers: Series One Part One and Transformers: Series One Part Two are coming out on 26th December 2007.

The sets are expected to contain 8 episodes each from series one. No bonus material has been announced and with the low RRP of £7.99, there isn’t expected to be any.

Calling all FanArtists!

Written by admin on October 11, 2007 | Cartoon,DVD,Generation One,Metrodome,News |

Metrodome’s Transformers Season 2 part 2 is due out in April, and as with the Season 2 part 1 TheTransformers.Net will be putting its stamp on things with a FanArt gallery. So, how would you like to add your artwork onto the DVD? You would? Thought so, just email your artwork to us here and we’ll send the best of it off to Metrodome to be included on the set.

Note if you’re one of our contributing FanArtists and there’s a piece you specifically want included, let us know. We’ll be added a few pieces from our galleries, but we wouldn’t want to miss any out!

SAeason 2, Part 1 out today!

Written by admin on | DVD,Generation One,Metrodome,News |

Hey kids! It’s Monday! It’s the 17th of November! And Metrodome’s Transformers Season 2, Part 1 DVD boxset hits the shelves today!

While Starscream will have a more formal review up for everyone to read some time in the future, the curious among you can read over my technical critiques and information on the message boards, HERE.

I Love Transformers

Written by Big Bot on | Generation One,News |

Tonight, for anyone that cannot find anything good to watch on Sunday evening TV, the BBC 2 are showing “I Love Toys”, featuring many favourite toys including the Transformers, at 11.40. If you happen to miss it, you can find a clip on this site. Just type “I love toys” in the search box.

Prices of G1 Transformers

Written by admin on | Generation One,News,Toys |

While at Collectormania, in Milton Keynes, yesterday we were shocked at the prices dealers were asking for some Transformers. So shocked in fact that we felt we should put up a warning. We beleive these prices were aimed at newcomers to Transformers, rather than hardcore collectors. People who had TFs first time round, and would be interested in getting back into it. Consequently they were looking to rip people off.

Prices such as £30 for a G1 Rumble, WITHOUT weapons, and £40 for a G1 Rewind, with weapons. These are scandelous prices, 3 or 4 times over their true value.

Well known TF dealers such as the Spacebridge also had astronomical prices on G1 Transformers. We ask that if you’re new to Transformers, don’t take the prices you see at face value – look around to gain an idea of a value of a Transformer before jumping in at the deep end. Search on eBay for the Transformer you’re looking for, that will tell you what they’re selling for – treat it as a price guide for the current market.

Happy shopping.

Ultimate Optimus and Megatron merchandise!

Written by admin on | Generation One,News,Press Release |

We just received this press release from CardboardCutout.net concerning a new line of lifesize standees.

Ultimate Optimus and Megatron merchandise!

TRANSFORMERS are bigger than ever and CardboardCutout.net, under license from Hasbro Properties Group, will add Generation One Optimus Prime and Megatron to their range of life-size stars.

Due to launch before Christmas, these cardboard cutouts will stand at over six feet high and will feature exclusive artwork by Simon Williams, and coloured by Jason Cardy.

Helen Simm from CardboardCutout.net comments on the range;  “When considering the first range to produce as a license-holder, we chose TRANSFORMERS as it has a massively broad appeal fans and collectors, as well as 80s nostalgists � not to mention the new generations discovering the massively popular toy range!”

An official launch of the products is due soon, but CardboardCutout.net were keen to announce they will be unveiling how the cutouts will look at this weekend’s Auto Assembly (4th & 5th June ’05), where you’ll also be able to register your interest.

“The range will be a Limited Edition” says Helen. “If this run goes as well as we anticipate we will be looking to extend the range. Dinobots, anybody?”

CardboardCutout.net is the UK’s only specialists in life-size cardboard cutouts and you can find out more about them at www.cardboardcutout.net..  You can email them for more information, or to have your say, at transformers@cardboardcutout.net.

About the Hasbro Properties Group
The Hasbro Properties Group (HPG), the intellectual property development arm of Hasbro, Inc., (NYSE HAS), translates one of the industry’s richest portfolios of brands into a world of fun and excitement for children and adults globally. Through a host of publishing, lifestyle and entertainment platforms, HPS is able to surround fans worldwide with consumer products that expand Hasbro’s
core brands, such as TRANSFORMERS, DUEL MASTERS, MY LITTLE PONY, MONOPOLY and CANDYLAND, beyond the toy and game aisle, creating rich lifestyle experiences.

IDW Paperbacks on Play.com

Written by admin on | Comics,Dreamwave,Generation One,IDW Publishing,News |

The IDW Trade Paperbacks, which were rumoured to be released, have been spotted on Play.com, better known for being first with DVDs.

Transformers Generation One Volume 1

Transformers Generation One Volume 2

Volume 1 is due for 28/02/06 (same day as the Beast Machines DVD and Volume 2 is for 31/03/06. However, given that Play have to import them, expect them to arrive a few weeks later.

Thanks to TF@TM for the news.

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