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US Megatron re-issue?

Date: Monday, July 15th 2002 8:05pm CDT
Category: Rumors
Posted by: Professor Smooth

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Now here´s an interesting rumor. We all know that if Megatron was to be reissued in the US, it would require some changes. However, according to a source at Hasbro, an altered G1 Megatron may make it´s way to Toys R Us in the not so distant future. More on this as soon as it´s available.

UPDATE!

At Botcon 2002 Hasbro´s reps were asked about the possibility of the G1 Megatron reissue. After a slides of a horrible pink/orange Megatron the audience was told that even THAT was not up to current toy safety standards. So, it looks like this reissue´s chances are DEAD.

Armada MAX CONS in stores

Date: Sunday, July 14th 2002 8:51pm CDT
Category: Rumors
Posted by: Professor Smooth

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The Armada Max Con figures (which are Starscream and Red Alert) have started hitting Wal-Mart stores across the US. Go get ´em folks!

Another Armada 1 holofoil cover?

Date: Friday, July 12th 2002 2:02am CDT
Category: Rumors
Posted by: Professor Smooth

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Having trouble finding the Armada 1 holofoil cover? Well, Dreamwave may be sending more to your local comic book shop. Not the one released at Wizard World, but an ALL NEW ALL DIFFERENT holofoil cover. What does that mean for you guys that already bought the holofoil AND regular covers? It means you get to spend ANOTHER 6 bucks on another beautiful Dreamwave cover. More on this soon.

G1 re-issues/Armada first reviews

Date: Saturday, July 6th 2002 9:39pm CDT
Categories: Toy News, Rumors
Posted by: Professor Smooth

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I know this isn´t a ´rumor´ but I think it´s fairly important. You see, I just got back from Day 2 of Wizard World right here in Chicago. I had the opportunity to check out some of the G1 Reissues. You´ll all be happy to know that they do feature the chrome, rubber wheels, and die cast metal. The packaging is very G1-ish. Of course, the boxes were only mock-ups, so they could change. They appear to be a lot like the Takara re-issue boxes (ie. No top flap). Ultra Magnus missles were either on display wrong or they were altered. Prime comes with a GREY roller and his smokestacks are a bit shorter than the classic G1 version.
Also on display was God Ginrai. It appears he will be sold (again as a TRU exclusive) in English Powermaster Optimus Prime packaging. No word yet on what Godbomber´s name will be changed to.
This is all subject to change before August 15th though.
As for the armada figures: These are absolutely incredible. Pictures do not do them justice. I can´t state enough just how incredible Starscream and Super Optimus Prime look. These are some of the best transformers we´ll ever see. The detailing on them is amazing. Even the mini-cons look nice and feature quite a bit of detail work in vehicle mode.
Hasbro reps wouldn´t comment on the new movie though...

New Transformers movie?

Date: Saturday, July 6th 2002 9:16am CDT
Category: Rumors

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Corona´s Coming Attractions has learned that the movie rights for a new Transformer feature film have been successfully acquired.

First Look: Re-Issue packaging

Date: Saturday, July 6th 2002 3:39am CDT
Categories: Toy News, Rumors
Posted by: Professor Smooth

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Here´s an IMAGE from the Hasbro booth at Wizard World Chicago.
Not bad, seeing God Ginrai at Hasbro´s booth is kind of...Odd. Guess that puts to rest the "is Godbomber going to be included" question.

JAZZ and PROWL Release Imminent

Date: Friday, July 5th 2002 10:16pm CDT
Category: Rumors
Posted by: super_convoy

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According to a reliable source from Japan, the Jazz and Prowl reissue will be ´officially release´ on 18th July. This means we´ll be getting them real soon. Let´s keep our fingers crossed!

Armada at Electronics Boutique today?

Date: Friday, July 5th 2002 2:03am CDT
Category: Rumors
Posted by: LioPrime

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Reports from fans say that their local Electronics Boutique stores have stated that they may be receiving shipments of Armada today (7/5/02). Their WEBSITE states Armada is(?) shipping on 7/3/02. Check your local EB!

Another Takara reissue?

Date: Monday, July 1st 2002 1:32pm CDT
Category: Rumors
Posted by: Professor Smooth

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Views: 87,580

Two parts to this rumor.

It looks at though Takara will be re-issuing Star Saber. However, there´s an outside chance that they will re-issue Victory Leo as well. More on this soon, but I wouldn´t go buying any Victory Sabre giftsets off ebay for at least 2 months...

Another Headmasters DVD

Date: Sunday, June 30th 2002 10:36pm CDT
Category: Rumors
Posted by: Professor Smooth

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A multi-region headmasters DVD is being produced. However, this won´t be the horrible dubbed versions. Oh no. These will be in the original glorious japanese. Also, the original translation will NOT be used. You won´t see the name ´Billy´ anywhere on that thing!

Good news for those who want the series but don´t have a region 2 player AND can´t stand to have Sparkle talk to Billy again...