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TFNation 2019 Transformers Convention Review

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Annual Transformers Forum Meet Tour

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Lots of ROTF Toys out in UK

Written by Big Bot on May 21, 2009 | News,Toys,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | Tags: , —

The UK seems to be having it good right now. The Transformers Revenge of the Fallen release date has been brought forward to 19th June, and now we have lots of ROTF toys as well.

Forum member NeoPrimus has spotted Legends Optimus Prime, Jetfire, Springer and Bumblebee, Scout Dead End and Knock Out and Deluxe Breakaway, Rampage, Sideswipe and Sideways. All were found at his local Argos.

Get hunting UK fans, you’re local store may have jumped the official release date (30th May) and released the figures early.

New January 2009 Argos Catalogue – Confirmed Transformers for Sale

Written by Big Bot on January 18, 2009 | News,Toys | Tags: , , —

The bi-annual event of the new Argos catalogue occured yesterday and its now time to analyse the 1802 pages to see what Transformers offerings are inside. Animated Bumper Battlers are shown twice, and Animated Deluxes seem to have a price increase, but Leader Megatron has £10 off.

Page 1655
Transformers: Animated Bumper Battler. Cat no 387/7405 – £9.79 or 2 for £15 (Nightwatch Optimus Prime pictured)

Page 1668
Marvel Transformers Crossovers. Cat no 387/7498 – £14.69 (Spider-Man & Wolverine pictured)

Page 1674
Transformers: Universe
25th Anniversary Deluxe. Cat no 369/7795 – £12.69 (Starscream pictured)
Legends 5 Pack. Cat no 387/7931 – £14.69
25th Anniversary Voyager. Cat no 369/8048 – £19.59 (Inferno Pictured)
25th Anniversary Ultra. Cat no 081/5099 – £24.49 (Silverbolt Pictured) Extra Stores Only

Transformers: Animated
Animated Activators. Cat no 387/6530 – £6.79 (Patrol Bumblebee & Grimlock Pictured)
Animated Bumper Battlers. Cat no 387/7405 – £9.79 (Nightwatch Optimus Prime Pictured)
Animated Deluxe. Cat no 369/7647 – £12.69 (Blurr Pictured)
Animated Leader Megatron. Cat no 369/7692 – £29.39 (Megatron Pictured)

Ironically, on page 1674, it mentions that 2009 is the 25th Anniversary of Transformers. This makes no sense as Hasbro UK (wrongly) said that 2005 was the UK’s 20th Anniversary!

UK Animated Comic being Cancelled

Written by Big Bot on January 6, 2009 | Animated,Comics,News,Titan | Tags: , —

Titan Comics have sent out letters to subscribers that their Transformers: Animated comic, exclusive to the UK, will be discontinued after issue #3, which was released last month.

Given the credit crunch, it appears to be very hard to sustain two Transformers comics in the UK. Subscriptions are being transferred to Titan’s Transformers movie comic, which is far more likely to survive.

UK Revenge of the Fallen Release Date

Written by Big Bot on December 17, 2008 | News,Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | Tags: , —

TF@TM have received word from Paramount Pictures UK that the UK premiere of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen will be on 26th June 2009 at The Odeon Leicester Square. The film will either be released nationwide that week, or the following Friday. Also, look out for news of preview screens coming soon.

This seems like good news, considering the first movie was released a month after the North American debut. So far nearly all the confirmed dates for the sequel’s release are on 25th or 26th June, with only France being forced to wait until 8th July.

Universe Silverbolt & Stormcloud out in UK

Written by Big Bot on November 27, 2008 | News,Toys | Tags: , —

Multiple sightings (including my own) have reported that Transformers Universe ultras Silverbolt and Storm Cloud are out now in the UK, having been found in Tesco and Sainsbury’s stores. The figures cost £24.99 each and are waves 2 and 3 respectively. The figures can also be found on Hasbro Toy Shop, here and here.

Animated Stealth Lockdown out in UK

Written by Big Bot on November 26, 2008 | Animated,News,Toys | Tags: , —

Another new Transformers: Animated figure makes it to the UK, this time being Deluxe Stealth Lockdown, which comes with Legends Bumblebee and Optimus Prime. The figure costs £19.99 and was spotted in Tesco by forum member iprimus.

In North America, the figure was a store exclusive to Target.

Exclusive Universe 3-Pack Out in the UK

Written by Big Bot on November 14, 2008 | Animated,News,Toys | Tags: , —

TFW2005 member payres has found a 3-pack of Animated Legend figures, packaged under the Universe brand.

The Legends included are Animated Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and Prowl. Each figure packaged in their own bubble, but on a larger piece of card. The set is exclusive to the UK and is only available at Argos stores.

Transformers: Animated The Game Out Today in UK

Written by Big Bot on October 24, 2008 | Animated,News,Video Games | Tags: , , —

Following on from the North American release on Tuesday, the UK can today sample the Transformers: Animated action on their Nintendo DS.

Look out for platforming action with driving segments for all four Autobots (minus Ratchet). The game is rated 7+ by Pegi, which means it is only sensible for children of ages 7 and up.

Titan’s Animated comic #1 out Today

Written by Big Bot on October 23, 2008 | Animated,Comics,News,Titan | Tags: , , —

Titan Magazine’s first Transformers: Animated comic is out today, exclusively in the UK. The issue contains an 11-page story titled “Burnout”, and introducing a brand new character in the Animated universe, Sideswipe. The issue is written by Simon Furman, who has also commented on the release on his blog, with art drawn by John McCrea, and colour by Kat Nicholson.

There’s also the usual puzzles, competitions, letters and free gift.

Woolworths 3 for 2 Offer over the weekend

Written by Big Bot on October 18, 2008 | News,Toys | Tags: , —

Woolworths are having a 3 for 2 offer on most Transformers toys this weekend, so get down to your local store and pick up those Animated/Universe/Movie toys you haven’t picked up yet.

Thanks to bargin finder iprimus for the news.

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