A member of ACToys.net has posted a gallery of one of TakaraTomy’s upcoming Henkei releases, Ramjet. As you can see from the pictures, the figure will have chrome tailfins, thrusters and the cockpit interior, as well as a different paint scheme on the wings and slightly altered details elsewhere. Both modes are shown.
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Magazine Scans of Hyper Hobby 8
TFW2005.com member Cheem The Rup has provided two scans from the August edition of Hyper Hobby 8 Magazine, which has pictures of some new Transformers toys from TakaraTomy. Shown are Henkei! Henkei! Sunstreaker and Prowl (with the Universe versions as well), Encore Mini-bots, Encore Skywarp and Thundercracker set, Binaltech Optimus Prime, E-Hobby exclusive Guardian Robot and more.
Interview with Animated voice actor Corey Burton
Seibertron.com have recently interviewed voice actor Corey Burton. Corey is best known for his work as Shockwave in the Generation One cartoon Megatron and Ratchet in Transformers: Animated.
Stormrider: Let’s focus on Megatron for a moment. What is the driving force behind him?
Burton: Icy-cold-hearted arrogance. Beyond the desire for mere universal domination; he revels in cruelty and betrayal. He wouldn’t just steal candy from a child: He’d force them to witness it being slowly squashed onto hard, gritty, sulfurous filth under massive shark’s tooth encrusted jackboots… Relishing the awful crunching sound with each grinding twist. Needless to say, a very Bad Guy.
The full interview can be read here.
IDW Transformers Comics – 10/07/08
After last weeks relatively empty Transformers release list, there’s a better range of comics for Transfans to choose.
First up is The Transformers: All Hail Megatron #1, the start of IDW’s new direction for the main Transformers continuity. Set 1 years after the events of Transformers: Devastation, the series focuses on Earth ruled by the Decepticons. Chris Ryall has posted a 6 page preview from the first issue.
Transformers: The Ark, Vol. 2 is the second compilation of character models, locations, humans etc from the Japanese exclusive Generation One series.
Transformers: Saga of the Allspark #1 is a reprint of the first 2 issues of Titan Magazine’s exclusive UK comic, originally released last July and August 2007. This is the perfect opportunity for North American based fans to pick up the material.
Finally there is Classic Transformers, Vol. 2, featuring many tales from the Marvel series.
New Animated figures in Wal*Mart computers
Automaster of TFW2005, who works at Wal*Mart, has posted some details of some new Transformers: Animated figures listed in the Wal*Mart computers.
Found are Voyagers Shockwave, Skywarp and Wreck-Gar, and Deluxes Blurr, Swindle, Waspinator and Arcee. There is also a Deluxe called Electro Static S, but not much is known about this figure. If Hasbro are involved (which they are), it’s bound to be a repaint.
UPC codes
Blurr 65356934981
Swindle 65356934195
Waspinator 65356934984
Arcee 65356937933
Shockwave 6535932317
Wreck-Gar 65356934966
Skywarp 65356932319
More Transformers Movie Concept Drawings
A pair of galleries of concept drawings from the first Transformers Movie have been found online. The galleries feature concepts of the robots and locations, as well as certain scenes from the movie, including the Autobots arrival to Earth and Blackout’s attack on the base from the beginning of the film.
You may recognise some of images from the Transformers DVD.
Thanks to TFW2005 for the spot.
First Look at Universe Ratchet
A poster on ACToys.net has provided the first high resolution image of Transformers Universe Ratchet. The figure is currently unpainted, so we have no idea of what the colour scheme will be like, but it does give an idea of how the mold transforms and behaves.
Club Exclusive Nightbeat Comic Preview
The Official Transformers Collectors’ Club have posted a 5 page preview of the comic that will be shipping with the Club exclusive Nightbeat figure, which should be ready for pre-order very soon.
The comic features art from Dan Khana, the story written by Forest Lee and the cover by Thomas Deer.
First Animated UK Comic Details
After the announcement that Titan Magazines would be launching a Transformers: Animated comic in the UK, very little information has spilled out. Simon Furman has, however, provided some details on Titan’s plans for the series and the title of the first strip.
The first issue will be called “Swiped!”, coming out later this year. It will be written by Simon Furman with art from a popular artist. Story details are being kept secret for now, but the issues will be self contained and have an overall story arc.
Also mentioned is that a bonus 6 page original Transformers Animated story will be available with issue #17 of the main Transformers (UK) magazine, written by Simon and focusing on the Dinobots.
Transformers BD Line Features Revealed
The HD Room has posted the first look at the BD Live features that will be available on the Blu-ray edition of Transformers. Included are scans of the BD guide included with the set and some screens from the actual features, including the status screen,showing the GPS tracker, robot health and status, and a data panel.
Hopefully the location of Barricade with match up with IDW’s Reign of Starscream series and it seems that Devastator is still be used instead of Brawl.
The Blu-ray release is due for 2nd September in North America and 9th September in the UK.
