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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Reign of Starscream TPB Preview + December Comic Release Dates

Written by Big Bot on November 19, 2008 | Comics,IDW Publishing,News,Transformers movie (2007),Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | Tags: , —

Tomorrow sees the release of Transformers: The Reign of Starscream, the official sequel comic to the Transformers film, which also acts as a link to the Revenge of the Fallen prequel comics. IDW Editor Denton J. Tipton has kindly put up a preview of the book, with a look at the front and back cover, some sketches and some bios for a few of the characters.

Also on his blog is an updated schedule of IDW’s Transformers releases for the coming weeks. We already knew that All Hail Megatron #5 was coming next week, but we now know what is coming after it. Look out for Simon Furman;s next series, Maximum Dinobots and the first Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Prequel, Alliance.

3rd December
The Transformers Best of UK: Time Wars #5
Transformers Animated: The Arrival #5

10th December
The Transformers Maximum Dinobots #1
The Transformers More than Meets the Eye Vol. 2 TPB

17th December
Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Movie Prequel Alliance #1

Optimus Prime in 3D – More Real Than The Movie

Written by Big Bot on November 17, 2008 | Comics,IDW Publishing,News | Tags: —

OK, that’s a lie, but you can make up your own decision on Wednesday when The Transformers Spotlight: Optimus Prime is re-released in 3D, IDW’s first ever book in the format. Or you can check out this five page preview from Chris Ryall if you happen to have a pair of 3D glasses hanging around the house.

IDW Comic Releases – 19/11/08

Written by Big Bot on November 16, 2008 | Comics,IDW Publishing,News | Tags: , , —

Lots of new books this week, however, none of them are completely new to dedicated readers.

Firstly there are 3 reprints of IDW’s cartoon screencap series of Transformers: Animated books, Transformers: Animated Vol. 1 [3rd printing], Transformers: Animated Vol. 3 [2nd printing] and Transformers: Animated Vol. 4 [2nd printing]. Next up is also a 3D version of Spotlight: Optimus Prime (with 3D glasses), which came out mid 2007.

Finally, the real deal this week is Transformers: The Reign of Starscream TPB, the official sequel comic to the 2007 Hollywood blockbuster. It comes with a whole host of extra material, and will prepare you for IDW’s Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen prequel series, starting next month.

Chris Ryall has the covers for 3D Optimus Prime and ROS TPB.

Exclusive Universe 3-Pack Out in the UK

Written by Big Bot on November 14, 2008 | Animated,News,Toys | Tags: , —

TFW2005 member payres has found a 3-pack of Animated Legend figures, packaged under the Universe brand.

The Legends included are Animated Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and Prowl. Each figure packaged in their own bubble, but on a larger piece of card. The set is exclusive to the UK and is only available at Argos stores.

Spotlight Jazz Confirmed!

Written by Big Bot on November 13, 2008 | Comics,IDW Publishing,News | Tags: , , —

After seeing a cover from E.J. Su earlier this week, we now have some confirmed details on what issue it is for.

Editor Denton J. Tipton has confirned that the cover is for The Transformers Spotlight: Jazz. E.J will be doing the art, but the writer hasn’t been revealed yet.

Transformers: Animated The Arrival #4 – 5 Page Preview

Written by Big Bot on November 11, 2008 | Animated,Comics,IDW Publishing,News | Tags: —

This weeks only new release (Megatron Origin doesn;t count!), Transformers: Animated The Arrival #4, has been given the 5 page preview treatment. Look out for more Bulkhead action with a cameo from Spike, Carley and Daniel.

Rumour: Transformers Extended Edition Coming in 2009

Written by Big Bot on | DVD,News,Paramount,Transformers movie (2007) | Tags: —

According to The Digital Bits, who are very reliable with anything to do with the home video format, Paramount will again be releasing Transformers on DVD and Blu-ray in 2009, to coincide with transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, but this time in an extended format.

The most likely length of this new edition will be the Imax version of the film, which added a few needless scenes.

From Paramount, we’re hearing that a Transformers: Extended Edition is planned for DVD and Blu-ray release in 2009, likely timed to coincide with the theatrical release of Bay’s sequel film next summer.

First AA2009 Voice Actor guest Announced!

Written by Big Bot on November 10, 2008 | Auto Assembly,Conventions,News | Tags: , , —

One half of the Auto Assembly team, Simon Plumbe, has confirmed the first of our two voice actors who are to appear at next years convention.

Ian James Corlett, best known as the voice of Beast Wars and Beast Machines Cheetor, as well as the Maximal defence computer Sentinel, will be attending the 2 day UK convention. AA2009 takes place over the weekend of 15-16th August 2009.

Booking for the convention should start soon.

IDW Comic Releases – 12/11/08

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

Just one new release this week, with this being Transformers: Animated The Arrival #4, again featuring 2 stories set in the Animated universe.

BULKHEAD is up in arms (or is it servos?) over a gas-guzzling “megavan” created by corporate slimeball Porter C. Powell. Also, DECEPTICON bounty hunter LOCKDOWN searches for “the AUTOBOT who put MEGATRON offline” and stumbles into a surprising and dangerous encounter along the way.

The other Transformers comic this week is the 2nd printing of The Transformers: Megatron Origin TPB, which was originally released in December 2007, and is set early on in the IDW G1 universe.

Chris Ryall has posted the 3 covers for Arrival #4.

New E.J. Su Art – What is it?

Written by Big Bot on November 7, 2008 | Comics,IDW Publishing,News | Tags: , —

Chris Ryall has posted some new art from longtime Transformers artist E.J. Su, a cover from a mysterious future issue.

The inks cover shows Jazz and Razorclaw battling it out with destroyed buildings around them. The only other clue to the issue is that it is coming out in March 09, which means it is unlikely to be an IDW main series, and more likely a Spotlight issue.

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