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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Continuing their trend of having better websites than Hasbro, TakaraTomy has launched the official website for the Transformers Henkei, the name given to the Transformers Classics line in Japan.
The site has individual pages for each wave 1 figure, including Convoy, Megatron, Bumble, Starscream, Grimlock, and Rijie. There are also features (i think) on other Transformers stuff.
Another Transformers colourist has started his own blog, with Welshman Kris Carter expressing his thoughts on his own personal space.
He’s only 2 posts in but has put up some of the work he has done, with Titan’s Transformers UK #8 and #9 featured as well as some pages from IDW’s The Transformers Devastation #5 and Spotlight: Arcee. There is also a cover for Titan Transformers #10 coming at the end of March.
The first details of Transformers: Animated being released on DVD have been revealed today. Surprisingly, they have come from Paramount Home Entertainment and not Warner Home Video, who own Cartoon Network.
The first releases is simply listed as being 70 minutes long in full screen with an English stereo audio track. The DVD is due for release in North America on 17th June. It is assumed that the disc will contain the animated special “Transform and Roll Out”.
We will attempt to find out more about this and other releases soon.
The Official Transformers Collectors’ Club have put up a video of this years free club exclusive figure, Topspin. The figure is a repaint of Energon Blackout, originally released in 2004.
The figure is free to all club members who have an active membership before 16th March and is the fourth in a series of 5 that combine together to form a gestult.
Hasbro have posted the first details on Transformers.com about the Wal-Mart Spring 2008 exclusives. There will be one Robot Heroes set and 4 Deluxes, all of which are part of the Transformers movie AllSpark power line.
THE FINAL BATTLE: ROBOT HEROES 5-pack
Following on the popular g1-themed Robot Heroes 5-pack from 2007, this pack brings together 5 exclusive figures to recreate the movie’s final dramatic battle scene in the unique styling of ROBOT HEROES. Find it at Wal-Mart now, SRP $9.96Together with their new human comrades, the AUTOBOTS battle the DECEPTICONS to the finish in the final fight for possession of the AllSpark. The crowded streets of a human city are the battleground. The pavement cracks and melts from the power of the giant robots’ weapons. The destruction is legendary as the mighty metal warriors hurl each other against the sides of buildings, and fill the air with laser fire. Neither side will stop fighting until their enemies are totally destroyed.
Includes OPTIMUS PRIME with ALLSPARK POWER, MEGARON with metallic finish, Battle Damaged BLACKOUT, Battle Damaged AUTOBOT JAZZ and AUTOBOT RATCHET with ALLSPARK POWER.
Exclusive Movie Deluxe Figures
By selecting some of the coolest molds from the past, the TRANSFORMERS design team has created four new movie (and G1) inspired characters with AllSpark Powered deco treatments. Read notes from designer Joe Kyde and see images below. Look for these characters at Wal-Mart now, SRP $9.96.DIVEBOMB
This DECEPTICON jet uses deco inspired by the Russian Air Force SU-37 Flanker- F prototype. The design team went with this deco to provide something that had realistic cues but still stood out. The “Decepticon Air Force” marking is the same as that used on the Decepticon Movie Starscream G1 redeco, and is roughly based on the real-world Philippines Air Force roundel.DIVEBOMB tries his hardest to make friends with the other DECEPTICONS, but they go out of their way to avoid him. Everyone recognizes his skill an aerial fighter, his intelligence as a tactician, and his positive attitude towards the goal of total DECEPTICON domination. Unfortunately, his reactor containment is so bad that other robots can’t stand to be near him. Wherever he goes, he leaves a trail of toxic fumes, and he emits so much radiation that it short-circuits the sensor systems of those nearby.
JOLT
The design team originally intended this character to have a darker purple deco–similar to that of the old Micromaster Roadhugger. When a name change was required this mold from Cybertron worked even better as a reimagining of the Generation 2 DECEPTICON Laser Rod Jolt.Shortly after the final battle for the AllSpark, JOLT sought out BARRICADE for advice. Brought to life by the energy bursts thrown off the Allspark during the fight, he wanted to learn the finer points of lying and trashing stuff. After BARRICADE was done beating on him, DECEPTICON FRENZY made fun of him for a while, and slashed his tires. That was his first and only lesson, and he took it to heart.
BIG DADDY
This deluxe version of BIG DADDY is based on the Micromaster Hot Rod of the same name –a perennial favorite among the collector community. This DOWNSHIFT mold from Cybertron really lends itself well to this fan favorite.BIG DADDY is more concerned with his paint job than with any war that might be going on. You’ll most often find him cruising the main drag of whatever town he ends up in, or hanging out at the local beach. When he does roll out, he does it slow, so that all the pedestrians can get a nice, long look at his sleek lines and killer chrome. He’s got his own crew of robots to roll with. They stay out of the way of the rest of the AUTOBOTS, and the AUTOBOTS stay out of theirs.
GRINDCORE
The design team decided that an AUTOBOT construction vehicle would nicely round out this exclusive assortment. GRINDCORE is loosely based on Micromaster Crush-Bull. To complete the AUTOBOT aesthetic, the traditional secondary purple cues were replaced with a rust red color. His name comes from a style of music that aptly fits his personality.Whatever GRINDCORE is doing, he loves to do it loud. CYBERTRONwas always a pretty noisy place, what with everyone revving their engines, and then the war. Earth people really know how to make noise fun though. Human heavy metal is way cooler than the shock-pop he listened to in his home city of Vos. It’s easy to find him on any construction project – just follow the incredibly loud music.
Colourist Liam Shalloo has posted the first page from The Transformers Spotlight: Grimlock, in full colour with a short description about the look of everyone’s favourite Dinobot:
and to answer questions, LAVA and 10,000 years plays havoc on ur look
The issue is written by Simon Furman, with line art by Marcelo Matere and is due out late March/early April.
Just a quick reminder that the next Transformers: Animated episode airs today in the USA and Canada. Cartoon Network will air the episode first at 10:30am EST, with YTV airing the episode slightly later at 11am EST.
The title of the episode is ‘Lost and Found’ and introduces us to some new Decepticons who arrive on Earth.
BotCon.com has been updated with the first look at the Attendee Bonus Figure for this year: Ricochet. Again, like most of the BotCon figures, it is a repaint of another Cybertron figure.
Other stores, like Xybertoys.com, are now confirming the release of BT-19 Blue Streak and BT-20 Jazz from TakaraTomy. Both figures are simnply repaints of earlier Binaltech figures with no new molds.
The release date is June 2008 in Japan.
BotCon.com have sent out an email to members, giving an update on the availability of BotCon 2008 packages and other related news pieces.
his is going out to all members. If you have received a confirmation email concerning your registration, this notice does not apply to you.
The demand for this year’s BotCon figure sets (both boxed and loose) has been unprecedented… and they are now officially SOLD OUT. Since manufacturing of the sets has already been completed, we are not able to obtain additional quantities.
In order to accommodate those who are still planning to attend, we are providing you with two new options:
1) You can still come as a Primus Package holder and we will substitute a 2005 BotCon Boxed Set Descent into Evil (click here to view) – at the reduced cost of $250 for Club members, $300 for non-members – and in addition, you will receive this year’s free attending figure. Loose sets are also available for $130 for Club members and $165 for non-members.
So that you can see what you will be getting this year, we have decided to do something we have never done before…we are going to unveil the free attending figure this Friday! This is the first time we have shown the free attending figure before the start of BotCon!
2) We are creating a new attending package designed for this year only!
The Energon Package includes admission to all events (just like the Primus Package, including the Casino Night Awards Dinner) a convention badge, pin and comic/program (no toys). The Energon Package is $180 for Club members, $230 for non-members.If you have sent in a registration since February 14, we will be emailing or calling you to find out which package you want to switch to.
Attached you will find the current registration form with the new options.
Thank you, once again, for your support! We look forward to seeing you in Cincinnati!
Brian
PS. For those of you who have already registered, confirmation letters will be going in the mail this week.
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