IDW has released a new 5-Page preview from Transformers Continium. The new comic is a Universe of sorts covering elements from the Transformers Infiltration series and everything in-between to the epic All Hail Megatron series. Read the preview from IDW on what's in store.
Kathy Samuels – an industry veteran with a proven track record of success during stints at both CBS Television Distribution Group (CTDG) and NBC – has been named Executive Producer at the newly-formed, Los Angeles-based Hasbro Studios. In this new role, Samuels will be responsible for overseeing production on a number of the Studio’s creative initiatives, covering a variety of program genres.
Following up on the yesterday's Transformers #1 teaser and spoiler for those who read it. Comic Book Resources has posted an interview with IDW editor Andy Schmidt who talks about some of the decisions they made for the story and how to handle certain events. Citing they had to think a lot of it through and even get the sign off from Hasbro on certain elements. We're not letting on what's happening, read the article at Comic Book Resources.
Andrew Wildman has updated his Wildwords BLOG with yet another auction. This time for his original Transformers issue #74 comic book artwork. This one is really sweet with Optimus Prime and Scorponok fighting side by side against the horde of Unicron followers. The art work is just amazing with a gaggle of elfish looking Unicron's overwhelming Prime and Scorpy. Even cooler, Wildman includes the UPS artwork for the 2nd cover.
Hasbro is hosting an Investor's day event today. They have been releasing information on their initiatives for 2010 and it is no secret they have got a lot planned for the Tranaformers property. We are covering the event now and are posting updates as they are revealed. Learn about the new initiative "Hunt For The Decepticons" and more after the jump.
Revenge of the Fallen Remains Powerhouse - 7.5 Mil DVDs Sold In 1st Week, New Novel - Transformers Exodus by Alex Irvine, AllSpark Experiment Secret Video - Bay Says Transformers 3 Goes Deeper, CrazyDevy Announces G1 Devastator Light-up Replacement Head, New Transformers Xbox 360 Elite Bundle Announced, TCC Punch Counterpunch Full Head Turnaround Sculpt Revealed and much more. Listen Now!
Sorry Hasbro, but the Animated Arcee coming next year has nothing on the new figure from Impossible toys. It took 25 years and numerous failed attempts by fans to produce a viable Arcee. Now thanks to Daren of HK-TF.com who has posted some of our first looks at a custom figure.
GenZhao of KOToys have posted some new images of Transformers that are described as "prototypes of toys in development." Without much more information on what the figures are, there's much to speculate about. The figures appear to Cybertronian in nature with exotic stylings that don't echo any production cars we know of. Could these be the new transformers Hasbro hinted at recently? What do you think they are?
Just in is news that Del Rey books will be releasing a new science fiction novel based on the Transformers property titled "Transformers: Exodus." The book is being written by author Alex Irvine. What's quite interesting about this book is it is over 350 pages long. So this looks to be something of epic proportions, not just another kids book. One can only ponder the possibilities.
Everyone is curious about the next American made Transformers Master Piece action figure Skywarp. Thanks to Seibertron member kirbenvost who has posted a lenghty review of the action figure with images. We've got some keen insights on this figure that follow MP Starscream. Get the low-down on this figure now at Seibertron.com.
The Allspark has posted part 3 of their Paramount Press Junket with the Hasbro. In addition to the Orci and Kurtzman event on Thrursday, this event was held on Friday. Aaron Archer and Michael Ballog gave presentations on the history and milestones behind the 25 year old Transfornmers followed by Q&A. There are some nice bits of information such as 75% of Men 25 to 35 played with Transformers, The 3rd motorbike will be named "Elita-1" to be released in 2010 and more. Check it out now at Allspark.com.
You may have seen the Ebay auction for the original Transformers Box Art by world renowned illustrator Jeff Mangiat. TFormers was fortunate enough to get a little time with Mr. Mangiat to do an exclusive interview asking some questions about his work on the Transformers past and present as well some of the intimate details of how these Transformers paintings and box art came about.
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It's kind of sad, but your childhood is up for sale. What could top Andrew Wildman selling off Marvel Transformers comic cover art? Jeffery Mangiat's actual artwork from the back of Generation 1 toy packaging, that's what. This is no print or reproduction. It is the actual artwork created in gouache (paint) on cold press illustration board that was painted by the world renowned illustrator himself!
A Diamond Select Release! Featuring the transforming Autobot that started it all, the new line of Transformers Bust Banks continues with none other than Optimus Prime himself! Sculpted by Art Asylum and measuring over seven inches tall, recreate the classic look and feel of the Generation 1 animated series, prepare your Matrix of Leadership and get ready to roll out!
25th Anniversary ³Matrix of Leadership² Edition Collector¹s Set Arrives in Stores October 20, 2009 from Shout! Factory Featuring 16 DVDs, 98 Restored Episodes, Payload of Bonus Content, Exclusive Voice Cast Reunion, A Collectible 60-Page Book, Autobot and Decepticon
Magnets and Much More!
Now you can relive the excitement of Season Two when Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Hasbro, Inc., unleashes THE TRANSFORMERS: Season Two Volume One 25th Anniversary Edition DVD box set on September 15th. A must-have for any Transformers fan, this 4-DVD set contains the first 28 episodes from the second season of The Transformers in the order they were intended, including many fan-favorites.
If you have been holding off on ordering Shout! Factory's Generation 1 Matrix of Leadership DVD box set until you could actually hold it first, your wait might be over. According to TV Shows On DVD, the set will be released into the mainstream and onto store shelves on October 13th in Canada and in the U.S. a week later on October 20th. That's right, the same day as Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. How convenient. Unfortunately, the suggested retail price is $169.95, which is considerably higher than the $140.00 price tag being offered directly from Shout! Factory.
In case you guys wanted to pickup the three episodes that started it all, Shout! Factory will be releasing a Generation 1 More Than Meets the Eye DVD. The single DVD contains More Than Meets the Eye Parts 1, 2, and 3, as well as bonus episodes Transport to Oblivion and Roll Out. The set will be available September 1, 2009 with an MSRP of $9.99.
Just a reminder that, today, July 6th*,* Shout! Factory has begun shipping online pre-sale orders for their release THE TRANSFORMERS: 25TH ANNIVERSARY "MATRIX OF LEADERSHIP" EDITION COLLECTOR'S SET on DVD. You can own the entire TRANSFORMERS series all 16 DVDs now! If you've pre-ordered your copy, it should be on its way to you for a July 13th delivery. To Pre-Order your copy for a July 13th delivery, click here to order now.
Thanks to the people over at Comic Book Resources have posted a three page preview and for the new Transformer comic book series appropriately named "Transformers #1." The preview has some juicy bits in that are definite spoilers who you have been warned to proceed at your own risk.
Wednesday is the day all new comics are released, baring any holidays, so we're posting what's out today at your local comic shop. The single title released this week is IDW Publishing's "Transformers All Hail Megatron" This is your chance to get many of the one-shot comics in a nice collection. Click the Read More for the cover and more details.
Jim Sorensen's hell bent on exposing every detail of every character and sub-group from the Transformers past. Not leaving any stone unturned, we have yet another update on the ever surprising Destron Headmaster Junior Weapons. This rounds follows the preview installments from Ivan with some intimate details and drawings of Wilder's and Bullhorn's weapons. Check it out at boltax.blogspot.com.
UK Transformers artist Andrew Wildman has posted a recent blog following up on the recent announcement of the ongoing Transformers with a preview of the Issue #5 Cover B featuring Rodimus. Wildman takes the opportunity to discuss some points he's developed around Transformers and making them have expressions, often based on human queues. Check out the complete post at wildwords.wordpress.com.
Jim Sorensen has updated his BLOG, Disciples of Boltax Feature with a feature on Iván's Gallery: The Destron Headmaster Jr. Following up on last weeks post, Iván's sent Jom some background and images of Destron Headmaster Jrs. Check out the complete update at
boltax.blogspot.com.
Thanks to GenZhao, we finally have some out of the box shots of the Commemorative Edition Generation 1 Perceptor. The figure will be out exclusively at Toys R Us stores sometime quite soon. According to GenZhao's posting over at KO Toys, the figure's gun no longer has the spring.
Shout Factory is commemorating the 25th anniversary of Transformers with a complete 16 DVD set depicting all 3+ seasons of Generation One. The sets are now shipping to those who pre-ordered them on their website. We recently received our own box set, and now have in depth images of what the boxed set contains, including a screen shot of the title menu. Look for an in-depth review later this weekend, but for now enjoy the images!
SGCollect has posted the first pictures of the Cybertronian Drift model kit that they are producing as a limited edition convention exclusive. Only 300 pieces will be made of this DFT-01 Kit and as you can see from the images, is in scale with a Classics Rodimus figure. Available sometime in July 2009, the set will cost 110 SGD (~$75 USD), and yes, overseas orders will be accepted. Instructions on pre-ordering are now available.
Thanks to ACToys.net we have a batch of new prototype images of the Just-i-Toys WST Transformers G1 Blaster action figure that we reported on previously. What's most impressive is they've done a really nice job with the sculpt on alternate mode. Even without proper colors and paint applications, we can see it is going to look great.
Fan-made accessory company BTS.TOY has updated their site with new prototype images of their Classic Optimus Prime trailer kit. The new images show what the trailer will actually look like. Theses images show something quite different from what we've seen before, here's to hoping there is a nice surprise or two inside the trailer.
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