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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

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IDW Publishing June 08 Transformers Comics

Written by Big Bot on March 15, 2008 | Comics,Generation One,IDW Publishing,Marvel,News,Transformers movie (2007),Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen |

IDW Publishing have released their comic solicitations for June 2008 and with it comes lots of Transformers titles, new and old.

After the announcements this week about Transformers Revelations,  comes the confirmation that Transformers Spotlight: Cyclonus is coming. The title is likely to change to include the “Revelations” title. Also being released in the IDW G1 universe is Transformers Spotlight: Wheelie, the 15th Spotlight issue. The cover also features another character, so beware of spoilers.

Next are two Transformers movie titles, Transformers Movie Sequel: The Reign of Starscream #3, continuing the official comic book sequel to the movie and Transformers Movie Prequel Special, which collectors together the Theatre exclusive comic that was sponsored by Target and the DVD exclusive comic that was available at Target, Play.com and in some other countries.

There is also some more reprinted Marvel material, Transformers Best of the UK: Space Pirates #4 and 3 different Art of books.

Transformers Spotlight: Cyclonus
Simon Furman (w); E.J. Su (a); Su, Nick Roche (c)

The REVELATIONS CYCLE starts here! Continuing the titanic story from the epic events of Transformers: Devastation, a quartet of senses-shattering Spotlight issues unfold, laying bare two years worth of secrets behind the Decepticon invasion of Earth! With a showcase on the legendary CYCLONUS, the Final Phase begins! Continued in the interconnected future Spotlights featuring SIDESWIPE, HARDHEAD, and DOUBLEDEALER, four climaxes to the Transformers saga instead of one! From the mind of TRANSFORMERS uber-scribe Simon Furman, and art by fan-favorite Transformers illustrator E.J. Su (Devastation). Also, see the next page for a second Spotlight this month, independent of the Revelations Cycle, giving proper due to one of the most overlooked of all TRANSFORMERS…

*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
*Retailers: See your order form for a special incentive
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Transformers Movie Sequel: The Reign of Starscream #3
Chris Mowry, Chris Ryall (w); Alex Milne (a); Alex Milne, James Raiz (c)

The official continuation of the blockbuster TRANSFORMERS movie continues here!
Co-writers Chris Ryall (Transformers Movie Prequel) and Chris Mowry, along with artist Alex Milne (Transformers Movie Adaptation) continue their look at the latest machinations of STARSCREAM. Now in charge and scheming to re-create CYBERTRON in his image, a small cadre of AUTOBOTS resist his attack. Little do they know that his plans are much bigger than they imagined… and bigger than anyone can control, let alone stop!

*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
*Retailers: See your order form for a special incentive
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Transformers Movie Prequel Special
Simon Furman, Chris Ryall (w); Don Figueroa, Andrew Wildman (a); Figueroa (c)

This special edition with a full 32 pages of story and art offers two titanic TRANSFORMERS MOVIE tales never before offered for sale. In a special lead-in to the movie, BUMBLEBEE finds himself beset on all sides. And in a full-length tale, STARSCREAM and other DECEPTICONS experience “Earthfall.” Courtesy of Simon Furman, Chris Ryall, Don Figueroa (all three veterans of the Transformers Movie Prequel), and Andrew Wildman. Available with 50/50 covers by Figueroa, one portraying AUTOBOTS, the other showcasing the DECEPTICONS.

*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
*Retailers: See your order form for a special incentive
FC • 32 ad-free pages • $3.99

Transformers Best of the UK: Space Pirates #4
Simon Furman (w); Will Simpson, Tim Perkins (a); Dan Khanna (c)

Continuing the reprints of the best TRANSFORMERS sagas from across the pond! In the aftermath of the AUTOBOTS driving off the Quintessons and saving Autobot City, the stage is set for the prelude chapters to the upcoming epic Time Wars! How will the stunning final moments of Space Pirates set the wheels in motion for the legendary tale that sends the story across the galaxy and through time itself? Check out these classic reprint issues and find out! From longtime TRANSFORMERS scribe Simon Furman, with a new cover by breakout TRANSFORMERS artist Dan Khanna!

*Retailers: See your order form for a special incentive
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Transformers Spotlight: Wheelie
Simon Furman (w); Klaus Scherwinski (a, c)

A second Transformers Spotlight this month finally showcases one of the most underrated of all TRANSFORMERS, the Autobot Wheelie! Cover artist Klaus Scherwinski teams up with TRANSFORMERS über-scribe Simon Furman to introduce Wheelie to the IDW generation of readers. Trapped, alone on a hostile, faraway planet, the diminutive Autobot must dig deeper than ever before just to survive, running a gauntlet of pain and self-sacrifice that leads, ultimately, to a choice that will test not just his allegiance, but his very soul! Featuring two special covers from Scherwinski.

*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
*Retailers: See your order form for a special incentive
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

The Art of Transformers HC
Don Figueroa, Guido Guidi, Ed McGuinness, Alex Milne, James Raiz, Nick Roche, Klaus Scherwinski, E.J. Su, Andrew Wildman, Ashley Wood, more (a); Don Figueroa (c)

Re-offered for the first time! THE TRANSFORMERS have featured some of the best, most technically proficient comic book art to ever grace the printed page. Some have been hard-to-secure variant cover images, others only saw limited runs, but all of them deserve to be showcased. And now they are, in this deluxe hardcover-with-dustjacket volume. Inside, you’ll find cover images, pin-ups and rare sketches from the best of the best!

HC • FC • 8.125” x 12.5” • 216 pages • $50.00
ISBN: 978-1-60010-117-5

The Art of Transformers Signed & Numbered Limited Edition HC

This special edition, limited to 250 copies, comes with a tip-in plate signed by artists Don Figueroa, Guido Guidi, Nick Roche, Klaus Scherwinski, E.J. Su, and Andrew Wildman.

HC • FC • 8.125” x 12.5” • 216 pages • $100.00
ISBN: 978-1-60010-133-5

The Art of Transformers Sketch Edition HC

If the signed & numbered edition isn’t premium enough for your tastes, here comes an even more rare edition—limited to stock on hand—featuring a hand-drawn sketch by artist Don Figueroa in every copy!

HC • FC • 8.125” x 12.5” • 216 pages • $150.00
ISBN: 978-1-60010-134-2

Interview with Graphic Artist Chris Mowry

Written by Big Bot on March 14, 2008 | Comics,IDW Publishing,Interviews,News,Transformers movie (2007),Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen |

Ritcher of IDW’s forums, who is one of the people spear heading the Transformers Mosaic project, has recently interviewed graphic artist Chris Mowry. Chris is currently working on Transformers: The Reign of Starscream, but not as an artist but as a writer.

Most of the interview focuses on the movie sequel comic, and goes into some more detail about the name change of the series, what unanswered questions will be explained, and how the comic fits inbetween the two movies.

Here’s a short extract:

JVR. What can people expect from “RoS?”

CM. We’ll see Starscream as he should have been in the movie. Seriously, I mean, he’s got two lines in the film!? What’s that all about? What we wanted to do was give arguably the toughest character in the film (c’mon, he took on Ratchet AND Ironhide point-blank!) some situations where he could really step it up and when he does, look out. Just think of the ferocity you saw him with at the end of the film, and match that with a contriving mind (he’s smart! he’s smart!). Now throw in a dash of madness, and you’ve got our Starscream.

So what we did for the first issue, was really just go back and reflect on things either glanced over or not explained, and explain them through Starscream’s point of view. How the Autobots got to Earth, how did the Decepticons follow them, how did Starscream fail Megatron the FIRST time? Those kinds of things we’re trying to explain in our way, through his words. Also, we’re referencing the Prequel books (make sure you read the Target exclusive version!) as well. So while some may think that the first issue is nothing but a rehash of what we’ve already seen, it’s not. It’s merely a pathway leading into the story. Oh and it’s not a total retelling, I’ll promise you this for the first book:

– Characters that were not seen in the movie
– Characters that should have been seen in the movie (in our opinion)
– Quite a few easter eggs 

First Art from Transformers: The Reign of Starscream

Written by Big Bot on March 9, 2008 | Comics,IDW Publishing,News,Transformers movie (2007),Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen |

After waiting and waiting, we finally have some art from next months new series from IDW, Transformers: The Reign of Starscream.

The series is the official continuation of the Transformers movie and concentrates on the sneaky Decepticon Starscream. The script is written by Chris Mowry and Chris Ryall with art from Alex Milne and Josh Perez, the same artists who did the Transformers Movie Adaptation comic.

The series will attempt to explain oddities from the film and will visit Cybertron and another planet.

IDW to Reprint Titan UK Comic

Written by Big Bot on March 8, 2008 | Comics,IDW Publishing,News,Titan,Transformers movie (2007),Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen |

A feature on Newsarama, talking with Titan Comics editor Steve White about Titan Transformers UK series, confirms where the next few issues will be heading but also why the idea was taken to introduce an alternate continuity, as to not contradict IDW’s Reign of Starscream series starting in April.

In the comments section, IDW editor-in-chief Chris Ryall has posted a reply to one of the questions from a fan, about the possibility of IDW reprinting the series in the USA, and he confirmed that they will in July.

It has already been confirmed that Titan are collecting what looks like the first 8 issues of their series into one book, due for release at the end of April.

Movie AllSpark Power Stockade, Jungle Bonecrusher and Overcast out in UK

Written by Big Bot on March 6, 2008 | Hasbro,News,Toys,Transformers movie (2007) |

It seems Hasbro UK are still keen on releasing Transformers movie toys right up until the first releases of Transformers: Animated. TFW2005 member dinotron has picked up the latest wave of Allspark Power deluxe figures, Stockade, Jungle Bonecrusher and Overcast.

Stockade is part of wave 7.5 whilst Jungle Bonecrusher and Overcast are wave 8. The sighting was made in Toys R Us.

IDW & Titan Colourist Kris Carter’s New Blog

Written by Big Bot on March 4, 2008 | Comics,IDW Publishing,News,Titan,Transformers movie (2007),Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen |

Another Transformers colourist has started his own blog, with Welshman Kris Carter expressing his thoughts on his own personal space.

He’s only 2 posts in but has put up some of the work he has done, with Titan’s Transformers UK #8 and #9 featured as well as some pages from IDW’s The Transformers Devastation #5 and Spotlight: Arcee. There is also a cover for Titan Transformers #10 coming at the end of March.

Transformers Movie AllSpark Power Wal-Mart Spring 2008 Exclusives

Written by Big Bot on March 3, 2008 | Hasbro,News,Toys,Transformers movie (2007) |

Hasbro have posted the first details on Transformers.com about the Wal-Mart Spring 2008 exclusives. There will be one Robot Heroes set and 4 Deluxes, all of which are part of the Transformers movie AllSpark power line.

THE FINAL BATTLE: ROBOT HEROES 5-pack
Following on the popular g1-themed Robot Heroes 5-pack from 2007, this pack brings together 5 exclusive figures to recreate the movie’s final dramatic battle scene in the unique styling of ROBOT HEROES. Find it at Wal-Mart now, SRP $9.96

Together with their new human comrades, the AUTOBOTS battle the DECEPTICONS to the finish in the final fight for possession of the AllSpark. The crowded streets of a human city are the battleground. The pavement cracks and melts from the power of the giant robots’ weapons. The destruction is legendary as the mighty metal warriors hurl each other against the sides of buildings, and fill the air with laser fire. Neither side will stop fighting until their enemies are totally destroyed.

Includes OPTIMUS PRIME with ALLSPARK POWER, MEGARON with metallic finish, Battle Damaged BLACKOUT, Battle Damaged AUTOBOT JAZZ and AUTOBOT RATCHET with ALLSPARK POWER.

Exclusive Movie Deluxe Figures
By selecting some of the coolest molds from the past, the TRANSFORMERS design team has created four new movie (and G1) inspired characters with AllSpark Powered deco treatments. Read notes from designer Joe Kyde and see images below. Look for these characters at Wal-Mart now, SRP $9.96.

DIVEBOMB
This DECEPTICON jet uses deco inspired by the Russian Air Force SU-37 Flanker- F prototype. The design team went with this deco to provide something that had realistic cues but still stood out. The “Decepticon Air Force” marking is the same as that used on the Decepticon Movie Starscream G1 redeco, and is roughly based on the real-world Philippines Air Force roundel.

DIVEBOMB tries his hardest to make friends with the other DECEPTICONS, but they go out of their way to avoid him. Everyone recognizes his skill an aerial fighter, his intelligence as a tactician, and his positive attitude towards the goal of total DECEPTICON domination. Unfortunately, his reactor containment is so bad that other robots can’t stand to be near him. Wherever he goes, he leaves a trail of toxic fumes, and he emits so much radiation that it short-circuits the sensor systems of those nearby.

JOLT
The design team originally intended this character to have a darker purple deco–similar to that of the old Micromaster Roadhugger. When a name change was required this mold from Cybertron worked even better as a reimagining of the Generation 2 DECEPTICON Laser Rod Jolt.

Shortly after the final battle for the AllSpark, JOLT sought out BARRICADE for advice. Brought to life by the energy bursts thrown off the Allspark during the fight, he wanted to learn the finer points of lying and trashing stuff. After BARRICADE was done beating on him, DECEPTICON FRENZY made fun of him for a while, and slashed his tires. That was his first and only lesson, and he took it to heart.

BIG DADDY
This deluxe version of BIG DADDY is based on the Micromaster Hot Rod of the same name –a perennial favorite among the collector community. This DOWNSHIFT mold from Cybertron really lends itself well to this fan favorite.

BIG DADDY is more concerned with his paint job than with any war that might be going on. You’ll most often find him cruising the main drag of whatever town he ends up in, or hanging out at the local beach. When he does roll out, he does it slow, so that all the pedestrians can get a nice, long look at his sleek lines and killer chrome. He’s got his own crew of robots to roll with. They stay out of the way of the rest of the AUTOBOTS, and the AUTOBOTS stay out of theirs.

GRINDCORE
The design team decided that an AUTOBOT construction vehicle would nicely round out this exclusive assortment. GRINDCORE is loosely based on Micromaster Crush-Bull. To complete the AUTOBOT aesthetic, the traditional secondary purple cues were replaced with a rust red color. His name comes from a style of music that aptly fits his personality.

Whatever GRINDCORE is doing, he loves to do it loud. CYBERTRONwas always a pretty noisy place, what with everyone revving their engines, and then the war. Earth people really know how to make noise fun though. Human heavy metal is way cooler than the shock-pop he listened to in his home city of Vos. It’s easy to find him on any construction project – just follow the incredibly loud music.

New Official Movie Premium & Transformers: Animated Toy Images

Written by Big Bot on February 28, 2008 | Animated,Hasbro,News,Toys,Transformers movie (2007) |

Hasbro have released some official pictures of upcoming Transformers: Animated and Transformers movie Premium Series toys.

First up are Premium Series Autobot Jazz (Deluxe), Premium Series Barricade (Deluxe) and Premium Series Megatron (Leader). All are due out very soon in North America.

The Transformers: Animated figures on show are Leader class Bulkhead in robot mode and the Megatron Arm Blaster. Both these figuses are due for a European releases, but no date is know.

Titan Transformers UK #9 Released Today

Written by Big Bot on | Comics,News,Titan,Transformers movie (2007) |

Today sees the release of Titan’s Transformers #9, exclusively in the UK, featuring a new 10 page exclusive comic, reprints of Beast Wars The Gathering and IDW’s Movie Prequel, and free Transformers playing cards.

The issue takes the comic story in a new direction, with the start of a ‘distinct post movie continuity‘, in the words of Simon Furman. Titled ‘In Twilight’s Last Gleaming (part 1 of 5)’, the story takes the final moments of the movie and puts them on their head, with the Decepticon’s winning and Megatron getting the AllSpark.

Pick up the issue in all good newsagents.

E-Hobby Comptition for Wonderfest Movie Arcee G1 Repaint

Written by Big Bot on February 27, 2008 | News,Takara,Toys,Transformers movie (2007) |

E-Hobby is offering fans a chance to purchase the Wonderfest 2008 Exclusive Movie Arcee (G1 Repaint). By “purchase”, we mean that you will order the item, but a lottery will be held to decide who actually has the chance to buy the figure. There is no guarentee that you will get the item.

Entries will be made between 3rd and 7th March with only one figure per order. Expect to see them on ebay shortly after.

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