In the misted of all the Hasbro UK bashing, I forgot to remind readers that Hasbro Toy Shop UK are having a 25% off Transformers figures, including all Animated and Movie toys. So for anyone looking for a bargin, go have a look.
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]
Animated Wave 4.5 NOT Cancelled, Just Delayed
After all the worrying and Hasbro UK hate resurfacing it seems we UK fans need to take a step back (again). it seems hasbro UK haven’t been very clear with their output. Wave 4.5 of Transformers: Animated, consisting of 2x Swoop, 2x Sentinal Prime, 1x Jazz, 2x Elite Guard Bumblebee, 1x Prowl, has NOT been cancelled but will probably turn up nearer to Christmas. The reasoning behind this is likely that due to wave 4 already containing Swoop and Sentinal Prime and jazz and Prowl alreading being out, there is a need to try and avoiding flooding the stores with the same figures.
Wave 4 (Wave 4 (834621483) – 4x Swoop, 4x Sentinal Prime) should be hitting the UK later this month.
Transformers: Animated on the Verge of Cancellation in the UK?
An interesting but worrying rumour here. According to one of the guys at Kapow-Toys.com, Hasbro UK could be cancelling the TOYLINE in the UK. Sellers have been told that pre-orders should not be taken for wave 4.5 or beyond as the line may be discontinued before then.
This is surprising news given the fact that Animated toys seem to be flying off the shelves for fans looking for the latest figures, but given that the toys (and cartoon) get little exposure, it could turn out to be true.
Hasbro Display At Auto Assembly 2008!
It may have taken 7 years, but Hasbro UK will finally be attending an Auto Assembly convention in some form. In the following announcement, Hasbro will have a special display, but you’ll have to attend to find out.
Also attending the convention is the 11th guest, Martin Griffiths, who worked for Marvel on a couple of the G1 and G2 comics.
Get your tickets booked by clicking the banner in the top right corner.
Back again for another Auto Assembly update but this one is a biggie! With only 10 days to go until what is shaping up to be the biggest ever Transformers convention in Europe, you’d think we’d finished with the major announcements but oh no! Read on and find out more…
Hasbro Makes Their Auto Assembly Debut!
Well, it’s been seven years in the making but we are pleased to announce that – for the first time ever – there will be a rather special display from Hasbro at Auto Assembly 2008… We’re not saying what it is yet, you’ll just have to come along for yourself and find out but we think you’ll be pretty impressed!
Auto Assembly Guest Number 11!
Yes, you read it right, we have just confirmed our ELEVENTH guest!! We are now going to be joined by artist Martin Griffiths. Martin worked in a limited capacity on the original Marvel G1 comic, illustrating one of the Christmas stories and providing cover art for some of the comics, before moving on to illustrate the UK G2 comic. This will be Martin’s first appearance at Auto Assembly so we hope you’ll make him feel welcome.
Do we have any more surprises up our sleeves…? Only time will tell!! See you all on 2nd August!
For all the latest information on Auto Assembly 2008, to book online or to download booking forms or for more information on anything in this update, visit the website at www.autoassembly.org.uk
Simon and Sven
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Transformers Movie FAB’s and Premium Voyagers on Hasbrotoyshop.co.uk
Hasbro UK seem to be on the ball with updating their online store, and also feel there is enough popularity in the UK for more Transformers movie toys. There are 6 new Fast Action Battlers and 2 new Voyagers, which are part of the Premium Series line.
It was rumoured that the Premium Series wouldn’t be released outside North Amercia, but it seems Hasbro have done something right. Long may it continue!
Transformers Movie Fast Action Battlers
Claw Slash Ramjet
Desert Blast Brawl
Fire Blast Optimus Prime
Pulse Cannon Ironhide
Rally Rocket Bumblebee
Sonic Shock Smokescreen
Transformers Movie Voyagers
Premium Series Blackout
Premium Series Ironhide
TFAuctions.com Competition
Hasbro.co.uk and TFauctions.com have got together again to host another competition and offer you the chance to win some nice Hasbro goodies. All you have to do is visit 4 Transformers websites and collector the Alternators images and colour them in.
For full details on what you have to do, visit the competition page.
Also, TFauctions.com have their first advert on YouTube which will hopefully promote the site to a wider audience. The commercial features the voice of Michael McConnohie, the voice of G1 Tracks and Cosmos. Go check it out!
New Hasbro.co.uk Listings
Hasbro UK has updated its online shop with two new Transformers Cybertron listings.
Cybertron Ultra Cyro Scourge – £24.99
Cybertron Ultra Menasor with Heavy Load – £24.99
These are the last Cybertron Ultra class figures not released in the UK. Expect them to appear in stores within the next month.
Cybertron Galvatron not being released in the UK?
According to Dave at TFAuctions has revealed to TFormers that Hasbro UK will not be releasing Cybertron Galvatron, the repaint of Cybertron Megatron. This hasn’t been confirmed by Hasbro UK, but can be taken as quite reliable.
TF Chess Set
TFauctions have been very busy recently, but managed to get time with Hasbro UK on the possibility of a Transformers Chess set. However they want the fans views. This means YOU! So head over to the forums and add your opinion.
Toys R Us UK Re-Issue Info
After the past month of rumours of whether the UK would get any more reissues or 20th Anniversary Prime, Bluestreak56 of TF@TM has provided some more confirmed information:
let me just make this clear. The following reissues have entered the TRU warehouse as of 29/1/06
Inferno £14.99
Prowl £14.99
Smokescreen £14.99
Thundercracker £19.99Also 20th Anni Prime has entered the warehouse as of 29/1/06 £49.99
All Cybertron classes have also arrived in the TRU warehouse on this date.
Please be aware however, just because something is in the warehouse does not mean it will be distributed this week. It may be a few weeks before you see them on shelves.
