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]

Transformers-themed pub could be Britain’s Best Home Bar Transformers-themed pub could be Britain’s Best Home Bar

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]

Our 2019 Forum Meet took place this weekend, in Cardiff Our 2019 Forum Meet took place this weekend, in Cardiff

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

Transformers The Ride announced for Universal Studios Parks

Written by Darren 'Starscream' Jamieson on October 21, 2008 | Transformers movie (2007),Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen |

You’ve heard of the Indiana Jones ride, you’ve heard of Space Mountain, now you can ride the Transformers ride at Universal Parks.

The new Transformers movie, Revenge of the Fallen, is due out next year on June 26th, and to celebrate the movie Universal Studios are planning a theme park ride based on the movie.

The ride was announced yesterday, Monday October 20th, and is set to be unveiled before the summer 2011 in both Universal Studios Singapore, and Hollywood.

Spielberg is of course involved, as he was for the Jurassic Park ride and the E.T. Adventure.

You can read more about the Transformers ride here.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Combiner & Character Rumours

Written by Big Bot on October 18, 2008 | News,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | Tags: , , , —

Some of the USA sites have received some more information from their inside sources on Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Spoilers follow!

TFW2005‘s source is confirming that Arcee will be formed by the combination of three motorcycles.

Seibertron‘s souce reports that Ravage uses biological warfare against the humans, Jetfire has an ability that can create wormholes and that Scorpinok will return from the first film. What’s interesting is that Seibertron’s source mentions that the Arcee motorcycles have not been seen of set for months.

Germany to get Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Early

Written by Big Bot on October 15, 2008 | News,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | Tags: , , —

Variety are reporting that Paramount Germany will be releasing Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen in Germany on 25th June, a day before the North American launch.

Other international release dates should become apparent over the next few months. Expect the UK and Nordic countries to have to wait a month after the premiere.

Soundwave Alt Modes Revealed in Revenge of the Fallen?

Written by Big Bot on October 11, 2008 | News,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | Tags: , , —

TFW2005 are reporting that their inside man (or woman), the “TFW TF2 Insider”, has confirmed the alt modes for Decepticon Soundwave in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Yes, I said Alt modes, meaning you (may) be seeing both his Earth and Cybertronian modes. His Cybertron mode will apparently be a satellite, and his Earth mode will be a pickup truck.

None of this has been confirmed, so take it as rumour until some official confirmation is out.

Film ads to run during Oscars – Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen considerd

Written by Big Bot on October 10, 2008 | News,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | Tags: , , —

Variety are reporting that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences’ board of governors has lifted their ban on movie advertising during the Academy Awards telecast. The ban was originally put in place to prevent fears of vote rigging.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen has been mentioned as being placed into one of these slots, but this spot isn’t guaranteed, especially since distributers are only allowed one film to advertise, which means Paramount would have to decide between ROTF, Gi Joe or Star Trek.

Transformers 2: Chevy Beat Character Revealed, Plus More Images

Written by Big Bot on | News,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | Tags: , —

Jalopnik has posted new images at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona. On set were the Chevrolet Camaro (Bumblebee), the Chevrolet Trax and the Chevrolet Beat.

The license plate of the Chevrolet Beat seems to reveal the name of the character that will transform into that car. The name is Skids, the Autobot who appeared only briefly in the G1 cartoon. This isn’t confirmed, but would seems a suitable choice for the vehicle.

Full Imax Bits For Transformers Revenge of the Fallen

Written by Big Bot on September 30, 2008 | News,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | Tags: , , , —

Variety are reporting that Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen director Michael Bay will follow The Dark Knight’s lead and shoot 3 action sequences in the sequel in the Imax format. This will lead to a larger and more detailed picture on screen, and hopefully making the film more awesome!

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen will debut in both regular theaters and in Imax.

New Revenge Of The Fallen Characters & Alt Mode Confirmations

Written by Big Bot on September 23, 2008 | News,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | Tags: , , , , , —

TFW2005 have received a report from The Hasbro Licensing Summit 2008 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and with it comes lots of Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen SPOILERS.

First up, the Chevy Corvette that has been seen everywhere has been confirmed to be Sideswipe, the red G1 Autobot that originally transformed into a Lamborghini.

The second confirmation is that the Decepticon tape Ravage will be in the sequel, but not as a tape for Soundwave. Ravage is mentioned as having a “very raw beast mode”.

Leader class figures Optimus Prime and Megatron were shown, with Megatron’s figure confirming that his alternative mode is indeed a tank. The Optimus Prime figure will have a new mould from the first film and a new transformation.

ROTF: More Character Confirmation & Transforming Info

Written by Big Bot on | News,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | Tags: , , , —

At the Hasbro Italy 2009 Brand Preview, some more details on who will be appearing in Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen have been confirmed. SPOILERS AHEAD!

Jetfire and Devastator are both confirmed for the sequel, with Jetfire definately being an Autobot. Jetfire has also been seen, in toy form, combining with Optimus Prime, like he did in Transformers Armada, to form some super robot. If this happens in the film is yet to be seen.

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