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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IDW Publishing’s April Solicitations

IDW Publishing have put up their solicitations for April, with only 3 Transformers comics planned for the month.

The first and most exciting title is Transformers Movie Sequel: The Reign of Starscream #1, which picks up from where the Transformers movie left off.

The other 2 titles are Marvel UK reprints. The Transformers: Best of the UK: Dinobots #6 is the final issue in the series and features a bonus and Transformers: Best of the U.K.: Space Pirates #2 continues the Space Pirates story.

Full details can be found below with the covers, including an unseen one from The Reign of Starscream, on IDW’s site.

Transformers Movie Sequel: The Reign of Starscream #1

Chris Mowry, Chris Ryall (w); Alex Milne (a); Alex Milne, Gabriel Rodriguez (c)

The official continuation of the blockbuster TRANSFORMERS movie begins here! When MEGATRON falls in battle, STARSCREAM assumes the role of DECEPTICON leader on Earth. Mustering his surviving allies, he sets out to put his own plan in motion. But before he can do that, he’ll need to retrieve a fallen comrade, carry out a plan of revenge, and leave the Earth to meet up with a major player in the DECEPTICON army. Picking up where the film ended, “The Reign of Starscream” also reveals the fates of other surviving film characters, as co-writers Chris Ryall (Transformers Movie Prequel) and Chris Mowry present a tale of intrigue, betrayal, and dark ambition featuring both old and all-new TRANSFORMERS characters. Featuring art from fan-favorite illustrator Alex Milne (Transformers Movie Adaptation) and covers by Milne and Gabriel Rodriguez (Locke & Key). Ask your retailer how to get a variant cover by James Raiz, too!

*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.

*Retailers: See your order form for a special incentive

FC • $3.99 • 32 pages

The Transformers: Best of the UK: Dinobots #6

Simon Furman, Bob Budiansky (w); Will Simpson, William Johnson, Kyle Baker (a); Josh Burcham, Retro Art (c)

This final issue featuring 32 full pages of story and art concludes the DINOBOTS tale spun by Simon Furman and Will Simpson, along with a bonus standalone Dinos tale—a repeat performance of “Repeat Performance,” a much-loved tale by Bob Budiansky, William Johnson, and Kyle Baker. This ad-free issue also features an all-new cover image by Josh Burcham.

*2 Regular covers will be shipped in a 1 (UrrU)-to-4(Harris) ratio.

*Retailers: See your order form for special incentives

FC • 32 ad-free pages • $3.99

Transformers: Best of the U.K.: Space Pirates #2

Simon Furman (w); Dan Reed (a); Dan Khanna (c)

Continuing the reprints of the best TRANSFORMERS epics from across the pond! In chapter two of Space Pirates, Autobot City: Earth has been seized by the cruel and fearsome race known as the QUINTESSONS! Can RODIMUS PRIME stop them before it’s too late? Written by Simon Furman, with art by Dan Reed, and a new cover recreating a classic scene by Dan Khanna.

*Retailers: See your order form for a special incentive

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Total Meltdown on YouTube

Written by Big Bot on January 19, 2008 | Animated,Cartoon,News |

For all of you who do not have On Demand in the USA, or for those of you who live outside the USA, some kind user has upload the episode “Total Meltdown” onto YouTube in 3 parts. There is stillno reason why Cartoon Network decided not to air the episode last week.

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Animated Optimus Prime V Megatron Toy Images

Written by Big Bot on | Animated,Hasbro,News,Toys |

With the Transformers: Animated cartoon in full swing, fans are eagerly anticipating the tos that go with it. The latest item to appearing in package is the Optimus Prime V Megatron – The Battle Begins pack with a DVD containing one part of the special movie, “Transform and Roll Out!”.

The bio on the back of the packaging can be read below with all the images over at ACtoys.

Until now, Optimus Prime never thought he would come face to face with Megatron. The legendary villian was thought to be long ago deactivated, but on Cybertron his power and his evil are still feared. He knows that to face MEGATRON is to face his own mortality. Megatron, on the other hand, does not know who this young Autobot is, and does not care. All he knows is that The Allspark is under this fool’s protection. If he will not give it up, Megatron will tear him apart to get it.

Total Meltdown Airing on On Demand TV

Written by Big Bot on January 18, 2008 | Animated,Cartoon,News |

According to a few users on Tfans message boards, episode #2 of Transformers: Animated, Total Meltdown, is currently available on Time Warner Cable’s On Demand service.

The episode is apparently quite violent, with certain bots being melted down. There is no official explanation for why the episode hasn’t aired on Cartoon Network.

Episode #4, “Thrill of the Hunt”, is still due to air on Cartoon Network tomorrow.

Interview with Chris Ryall at Comic Book Resources

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

In an interview with IDW Publishing Editor-in-Chief Chris Ryall, some news about future Transformers comic releases has been revealed including that a new Transformers; Evolutions titles is planned but with all the different continuities currently on offer, it will have to wait for a break.

Are there plans for more “Transformers: Evolutions” titles in the future?

There are talks, anyway. Between the animated movie, the ongoing TF comics we’ve been doing, the reprints of past companies’ stories, the movie continuity, and the upcoming new animated series books, I think that both Hasbro and I are wary of having too many more different continuities out there. But that said, the answer to the question is “yes.”

Toshiba HD DVD Exclusive Movie Starscream Released

Written by Big Bot on | News,Takara,Toys,Transformers movie (2007) |

With the release of Transformers on HD DVD in Japan, Takara-Tomy have also released an exclusive repaint of Transformers movie Starscream in a complete red colour. Cleverly called Starscream Vardia Red Model, the item is exclusive to Japan and is now appearing on many online auctions.

The only way to obtain the item otherwise is to buy Toshiba’s RD-A301 HD-DVD player.

Transformers UK #9 Script Wrap

Written by Big Bot on | Comics,News,Titan,Transformers movie (2007) |

Simon Furman has recently completed the script for Titan’s Transformers UK #9 comic, and, as usual, he has decided to blog about it.

Issue #9, titled: Twilight’s Last Gleaming Part 1 , is the first in a 5 part series and changes things beyond what you know. If you want to be spoiled, the rest can be read over at Simon’s blog.

Issue #9 is out in February, exclusively in the UK.

No BAFTA for Transformers

Written by Big Bot on January 17, 2008 | News,Transformers movie (2007) |

The nominations for this years BAFTAs has been announced and surprisingly, Transformers has not been nominated for best visual effects. The Bourne Ultimatum, Harry Potter 5, The Golden Compass, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End and Spider-Man 3 have all been seen to look better than the mighty Robots in Disguise.

The film is still in the running for the Oscar equivalent.

SPECIAL VISUAL EFFECTS

THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM – Peter Chiang/Charlie Noble/Mattias Lindahl/Joss Williams
THE GOLDEN COMPASS – Michael Fink/Bill Westenhofer/Ben Morris/Trevor Woods
HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX – Tim Burke/John Richardson/Emma Norton/Chris Shaw
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD’S END – John Knoll/Charles Gibson/Hal Hickel/John Frazier
SPIDER-MAN 3 – Scott Stokdyk/Peter Nofz/Kee-Suk Ken Hahn/Spencer Cook

Still, you can vote for Shia LaBeouf in The Orange Rising Star Award.

Argos Catalogue: January – July 2008

Written by Big Bot on | Animated,News,Toys,Transformers movie (2007) |

TF@TM have received some information on what will be in the new Argos catalogue, coming out this Saturday.

There is no Animated toys or Hasbro’s Masterpiece Starscream. These are both expected in the USA in the next few months so they may still come out as many toys have been released mid-catalogue in the UK.

The only confirmed toys are some more Transformers movie related items. Expect more news in the next couple of days.

IDW: All Hail Megatron

Written by Big Bot on January 16, 2008 | Comics,IDW Publishing,News |

A lot of rumours have been spreading about IDW’s Transformers titles for 2008. Chris Ryall posted a teaser, which had a red Decepticon logo with the words, “Swear Allegiance”. Another clue has been uncovered, with the title of series being All Hail Megatron.

The announcement was made on Today Tonight, a program that airs in Australia. Shaun McCarthy, who lives in down under, is probably the writer for the series, which is due to start in April. The premise is the Decepticons coming to Earth, but with no Autobots to stop them. Definitely a different take on the same old concept that could prove interesting.

Here is what firecracker of TAAU had to say:

Whoa, Today Tonight just run a spot on a IDW writer who lives here in AUS. Shaun something. He revealed IDW’s plan’s for April… A new series called All hail Megatron. Evidently it deals with the Decepticons showing up on earth and creating havoc, however there are no Autobots around to stop them. A teaser poster was shown sporting a red Decep sigil and the words Swear Alliegence.

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