A new auction on ebay has Transformers: Animated Grimlock for sale, but unlike previous prototypes, this is the full package, with complete colours and accessories.
The voyager class figure is also shown in robot and t-rex modes.
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]
New Images of Animated Activators Bumblebee
ebay seller yizhi521 has posted an auction for Transformers: Animated Activator Bumblebee. Included are lots of photos of the figure, in and out of the packaging
The Activator’s line is a flip-former line of figures that transform automatically when a button is pressed. Unfortunately, there size is lacking.
Animated Wave 1 Toys Revealed
Online store Entertainment Earth have put up the listings for Wave 1 of the Transformers: Animated Deluxe and Voyager class figures from Hasbro, coming out in June in the USA, and hopefully the UK.
The Wave 1 Deluxe figures will be made up of the following:
Bumblebee
Lockdown
Optimus Prime (Cybertron Mode)
Prowl
The Wave 1 Voyager will be made up of the following:
Bulkhead
Megatron (Cybertron Mode)
Starscream
Another Animated Grimlock Figure Gallery
TS-01 Optimus Prime and Music Label Optimus Prime (G1 Version) Released in Japan
Fan2Fan have received news from TakaraTomy that Transformers Movie TS-01 Trans-Scanning Optimus Prime and Music Label Optimus Prime (G1 Version) have been released in Japan.
Pictures have also been provided by Fan2Fan of each item, as well as some photos of the Generation One style movie figure catalog that came with Trans-Scanning Optimus Prime
Official Movie Jetstorm and Wingblade Images
Fansite TFW2005 have received official pictures of some new figures from Hasbro, Transformers movie Jetstorm and Wingblade. The figures are in European packaging, which means they will be released some time in the next couple of months, but not necessarily in all countries.
They are both going to be Toys ‘R Us store exclusives in the USA, but most likely available in all stores in a particular country.
Exclusive Autobot Chevy Aveo Swerve Available Online
You may remember a while back that you had to buy a car to get a Transformers toy. Luckily, someone saw the problem and is now offering the Chevrolet exclusive Universe Chevy Aveo Swerve is now available as just a toy in the Chevrolet Store.
The item costs €12.80, with there being cheap shipping to European countries. The cost to North America is considerably more.
New Transformers Crossovers Images
MarvelousNews.com have provided the first images, pricing and release dates for Hasbro’s new crossover line, Marvel Transformers Crossovers.
The line will be made up of eight Marvel characters for the initial run in 2008, and if it is a success, expect more to be produced next year. The only release date provided so far is that they are coming in the summer to the USA at $14.99 each.
Images have been provided for the Hulk and Iron Man, who transform into a tank and a jet respectively.
Scan of Figure-Oh Magazine
A scan is now available from this months Figure-Oh Magazine, which features the news about the new head for Encore 10 Omega Supreme, the mini-bots that make up the Encore 09 Mini-Bots Set, Henkei (Classics) Hot Rodimus and Astrotrain, Music Label Convoy (G1 Version), and the new Binaltech releases, BT-19 Bluestreak and BT-20 Meister.
Hasbro Toy Shop Shipping Animated Toys 23rd June
Hasbro Toy Shop has been updated with some more accurate information about the release of the first wave of Transformers: Animated figures. The site lists 23rd June as the USA release date for the preorders.
As a bonus to people who order now, there is 10% off the RRP and free shipping on all orders over $50. Unfortunately, Hasbro Toy Shop only ship to the USA, so international fans will have to wait on a release date.
Some of the USA based websites are reporting that other dates are being mentioned by Hasbro representatives on the phone.
