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IDW Publishing have updated their website with their January 2008 solicitations. We reported this to you last week, but what’s new here is that the covers for The Transformers Spotlight: Blaster (the other one is here) Transformers: The Animated Series, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, Devastation #5, Best of the UK: Dinobots #5, Classic Transformers, Vol. 1 TPB and the Target 2006 TPB are all now confirmed.
Expect more covers and details as we get nearer the release.
Transformers is currently out in North America on DVD and the rest of the world is waiting for their version. Deltamac CO. LTD has just announced they are releasing 3 versions in Hong Kong on 1st November, the same date as Australia.
The 3 versions available are the regular 2 disc package, the 2 disc package in steelbook packaging and the transformable Optimus prime packaging. The price is slightly cheaper than the UK or European prices and with P&P, works out as an overall cheaper price.
All disc are region 3 NTSC encoded and are in English.
Simon Furman has provided a reminder, via his blog, that he will be at London’s Forbidden Planet Megastore tomorrow from 6pm.
Even though the event is headlined by Death’s Head Volume 2, he will sign any Transformers related stuff, like Devastation, Beast Wars and Titan’s UK comic but also any of his Terminator 2 work.
The most important thing to do tomorrow is buy Mr Furman a drink in the pub afterwards. He’ll be more likely to reveal some upcoming information on any of his projects.
This has to be one of the oddest things I’ve ever come across. The Optimus Prime iPod speakers were cool, we all wanted that. The Soundwave MP3 player was not before time and the Rumble/Frenzy earphones were more than necessary… but this?
Bumblebee… that plugs into your iPod or MP3 player, acts as speakers and dances while flashing lights?
I’m not convinced, but needless to say I’ll give the little fella a chance. I am after all, well into my tat.
You can get Beatmix Bumblebee in our shop here.
IDW Publishing have put up 5 page previews for this weeks releases. Transformers related, there are two titles, The Transformers: Devastation #2 and The Transformers: Best of the UK: Dinobots #3. Devastation #2 continues the main plot of IDW’s Transformers universe whilst Dinobots #3 is a reprint of the Marvel story from the 1980s.
The 5 page previews and the covers that will be available for each issue can both be found here.
Alex Milne has updated his DeviantART page with a coloured version of his Transformers Spotlight: Blaster cover. The colourshave been done by Josh Perez.
Spotlight: Blaster is coming from IDW Publishing in January 2008.
Paramount Home Entertainment have just released a press release stating that Transformers has sold 8.3 million copies on DVD in its first week and about 190,000 on HD DVD. We here find this comment a bit ironic from Paramount given the DVD and HD DVD is only out in North America.
“The performance of the TRANSFORMERS DVD and HD DVD has demonstrated the phenomenal success of this global franchise,” said Kelley Avery, president, Worldwide Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures”
Just to remind people, North America isn’t the world. Anyway, away from world politics, here is the full press release:
DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures’ Megahit TRANSFORMERS Invades Stores to Become This Year’s Top-Selling DVD and the Best-Selling High Definition Title Day One and Week One for Either Format
From Director Michael Bay and Executive Producer Steven Spielberg, In Association With Hasbro, Record-Setting DVD and HD DVD Sales Underscore TRANSFORMERS’ Status As Franchise Of Inter-Galactic Proportions
HOLLYWOOD (BUSINESS WIRE)– The blockbuster hit from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures, TRANSFORMERS, is the year’s top-selling week one DVD with North American sales reaching 8.3 million units since the title’s debut on October 16, it was announced today by Paramount Home Entertainment. The biggest original film of the year from director Michael Bay and executive producer Steven Spielberg, in association with Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS), is also the best-selling DVD day one for the year with over 4.5 million units sold on Tuesday. Additionally, the smash hit has exploded into the high definition market, selling over 100,000 HD DVDs its first day of release, rocketing past previous releases to become the best-selling day one high definition title on either format since their inceptions. TRANSFORMERS has sold over 190,000 HD DVDs in its first week making it the fastest and best-selling week one release on either high definition format as well as the best selling HD DVD ever. The TRANSFORMERS DVD is also the top-selling October DVD release in the history of the home entertainment industry.
“The performance of the TRANSFORMERS DVD and HD DVD has demonstrated the phenomenal success of this global franchise,” said Kelley Avery, president, Worldwide Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures. “We’re happy to be kicking off the fourth quarter with a title that clearly shows home entertainment releases are still an event that drives consumers into stores—which is a win for both content providers and retailers.” Earning over $700 million at the global box office, the live-action feature film TRANSFORMERS is the latest success in a worldwide franchise that has emerged as one of the most successful properties in action figure history, spawning numerous television series and comic books and a wealth of toys, games and other licensed merchandise. In 2007, TRANSFORMERS has become one of the hottest properties for boys in a variety of categories, including toys, publishing, video games, apparel and back-to-school. Hasbro’s licensing arm, HPG, has signed more than 250 licensees in 70 countries around the world.
The first live-action film based on the enduringly popular “ROBOTS IN DISGUISE”, TRANSFORMERS features the ultimate battle between good and evil, as the peace-loving AUTOBOTS seek to protect humanity from the evil forces of the DECEPTICONS. The TRANSFORMERS Special Edition two-disc DVD and HD DVD sets provide an incredible experience with an arsenal of bonus material that delivers excitement and fun for long-time fans, as well as for viewers who are new to the TRANSFORMERS universe. Further, the HD DVD includes a host of highly advanced web-enabled features that will continue to roll-out through the rest of the year.
About Paramount Pictures Entertainment
Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. PPC is a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. PHE is responsible for the worldwide sales, marketing and distribution of home entertainment products on behalf of various parties including: Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks Studios, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, CBS, PBS and Hasbro and for providing home entertainment fulfillment services for DreamWorks Animation Home Entertainment.
About Hasbro
Hasbro (NYSE:HAS) is a worldwide leader in children’s and family leisure time entertainment products and services, including the design, manufacture and marketing of games and toys ranging from traditional to high-tech. Both internationally and in the U.S., its PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, TIGER, and WIZARDS OF THE COAST brands and products provide the highest quality and most recognizable play experiences in the world.
Our resident Canadian forum member Dreadwing has posted some screenshots of Hasbro’s Net Jet Transformers game, with characters from G1, Beast Wars and even the Transformers movie.
During his 30 minute play, he encountered G1 Prime, Movie Prime, Masterpiece Starscream and Movie Bumblebee. The full game costs $20 and is only available in North America.
The screenshots can be found here.
Woolworths have put up a page of Christmas toy offers in preparation for the coming festive season (I know, it’s a bit too early for our liking too) and naturally there’s some Transforming action going on there.
You can order the Optimus Prime helmet, Optimus Prime himself and a Starscream Blaster.
See the offers page here.
According to TFW2005 memeber Sol Fury, the Optimus Prime Blaster, which was exclusive to Wal-Mart stores in the USA, is out in the UK. It was sighted at Toys R Us in Reading. It isn’t known at this time whether it is going to be exclusive here.
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