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Date: Monday, April 28th 2008 2:47pm CDT
Categories: Toy News,
Press Releases
Posted by: First Gen |
Credit(s): Transformers.com
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HASBRO has updated the Transformers website with images and bio's of upcoming Walmart Exclusive deluxe figures. Included are Decepticon Fracture, a repaint of classics Mirage.
Breakaway, based on G1 Powermaster Getaway, a Cybertron Hotshot redeco
and Crankcase who is a redeco of Cybertron Red Alert.
You can view the bios for these exclusive
here.
Also updated on the TF website are the K Mart exclusive minicon 12 pack images. Taken from transformers.com:
The SAFEGUARD TEAM was designed with the role of battlefield support in mind. HEAVYTREAD's deco is based on the G1 Minibot WARPATH. FLATFOOT’s name comes from a slang word for a police officer.
The OVERCAST TEAM was designed to fill an aerial assault function. CLOUDRAKER was originally the name of a G1 AUTOBOT clone, repurposed here for a helicopter gunship. BOLTFLASH’s name was inspired by both lightning imagery and the flash of a breech loading rifle. SKYHAMMER is also an old G1 name taken from the rare AUTOBOT Ultra Pretender. This SKYHAMMER is based on the COBRA RATTLER from the GI JOE toy line.
The LANDSLIDE TEAM and RANSACK Team were intended for combat engineering and toxic warfare capabilities.
You can view all pics of the mini con team
here.
Date: Monday, April 21st 2008 11:46am CDT
Categories: Toy News,
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Posted by: First Gen |
Credit(s): HASBRO
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The TRANSFORMERS name and sale of merchandise continues to grow. HASBRO has reported a 13% gain in revenue from last year this time. An excerpt from HASBRO.com:
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) today reported net revenues of $704.2 million, an increase of $78.9 million or 13% compared to $625.3 million a year ago, or an increase of 9%, net of the favorable foreign exchange impact of $25.4 million. The Company reported net earnings of $37.5 million or $0.25 per diluted share, compared to $32.9 million or $0.19 per diluted share in 2007.
"We had a strong 2007 and the momentum continues in 2008, with growth driven primarily by TRANSFORMERS and LITTLEST PET SHOP, as well as PLAYSKOOL, STAR WARS, BABY ALIVE, MY LITTLE PONY and board games," said Alfred J. Verrecchia, President and Chief Executive Officer.
"While it's early in the year and there is still a lot of business to be done, our first quarter performance reinforces the confidence we have in achieving our full-year financial goals," Verrecchia concluded.
You can view all financial information pertaining to HASBRO
here.
Date: Friday, April 18th 2008 11:55am CDT
Categories: Toy News,
Event News,
Press Releases,
Company News
Posted by: Tigertrack |
Credit(s): www.botcon.com
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It's official TFA toys hit CINCINNATI!
A press release that you can find
here at the Botcon site states that Walmart, K-Mart, and Toy R' Us in the Cincinatti area would be the stores that travelers to Botcon and local folks could find the early release of many Animated toys possibly including The Animated Battle Pack, Deluxe and Voyager size toys (Wave 1 only), and others.
Of course, the major emphasis of Botcon this year was the new ANIMATED cartoon, and the guests, logo, and now this news enforce that idea.
This is should indeed be good news for the Seibetron contingent that is building and building for the trip to Botcon. Hope to see you there, Animated toys in hand or not!
If you are not quite sold on the toys yet, check out Seibertron's
galleries of the toys, and then perhaps pick yourself up some next week at your excursion to Botcon!
Date: Monday, April 14th 2008 1:16pm CDT
Categories: Toy News,
Press Releases,
Company News,
Collectables
Posted by: First Gen |
Credit(s): Millionaire Publishing
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E Hobby/Millionare Publishing has given us a link in which you can download a head cut out for their exclusive Movie green G1 Ratchet Mail away figure. You will need Adobe Acrobat, possibly with the Japanese language package, in order to view or print this cut out.
You can download the PDF
here.
No word has been given regarding the exclusive Black Protect Ironhide, but use of an image editor such as Photoshop may provide the desired results.
Date: Monday, April 14th 2008 11:54am CDT
Categories: Toy News,
Rumors,
Press Releases,
Collectables
Posted by: Tigertrack |
Credit(s): TFClub.com
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The very popular and creative TFClub, the guys who brought you the Cliffjumper upgrade set, the Masterpiece Starscream Coronation Set, and the forthcoming Ultra Magnus Upgrade Set, now bring the not so highly desired, but still controversial un-released trailer for your CLASSICs/Henkei Prime.
Yes, now your CLASSICs Optimus can stop feeling empty inside and outside because he can now pull his trailer. And yes, it does look like a roller type of vehicle will be included too.
You can view the TF CLUB website
here to see all of their awesome custom kits including Nightwatch and Leader Movie Prime Swords, and more!
Date: Friday, April 11th 2008 1:24pm CDT
Categories: Reviews,
Game News,
Press Releases,
Digital Media News
Posted by: First Gen |
Credit(s): Net-gen.biz
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Nest-gen.biz reports that among the top 100 selling games of the past 12 months, Transformers the Game by Activision, ranks in at 16th overall with sales a 3.3 million copies to date.
Transformers the game is narrowly beaten by Spiderman 3, which was also made by Activision, with 3.4 million sales, WWE Smackdown VS Raw 2008 at 3.8 million and the number one selling game Call of Duty 4 at 8.4 million copies.
You can view the full list of all top 100 games
Here.
Date: Thursday, April 10th 2008 10:16am CDT
Categories: Press Releases,
People News,
Digital Media News
Posted by: Seibertron |
Credit(s): Anne Bryant
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Anne Bryant, composer of the original Transformers theme song, has sent us a fun political parody video that I thought I'd share with all of you. It's not really Transformers news, though I'm sure those of you who've been on Seibertron.com long enough know that I sometimes like to step outside the lines with the information that gets posted here. Anne has been an absolute joy to talk to over the past few years and I'm happy to help her out from time-to-time.
So, without further ado, put aside your political views and check out her video that she created alongside
Ellen Bernfeld (the singing character of "Pizzazz" from Jem and the Holograms). Just for the record, this video does NOT express the views and opinions of Seibertron.com or Ryan Yzquierdo.
"HILLARY'S A LOVIN' MAMA, OBAMA"
YouTube.com LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdV6kaPAG-Q
PRESS RELEASE
04.10.2008
Longboat Key, FL
-Dems dreaming of a JOINT TICKET between "Hillary and Obamala" should listen to some advice from "NORMA HUMAN."
-A POLITICAL PARODY MUSIC VIDEO from TRANSFORMERS and JEM composer, ANNE BRYANT, and ELLEN BERNFELD, who created the singing character of PIZZAZZ, from the 80's TV show "JEM AND THE HOLLOGRAMS."
-From GLORYVISION, Ltd .Music/Entertainment.
CONTACT: gloryvision@mac.com
Date: Monday, April 7th 2008 11:47am CDT
Categories: Movie Related News,
Rumors,
Press Releases,
Digital Media News,
Interviews
Posted by: Tigertrack |
Credit(s): johndoe4880
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According to 'ivlife.com' writer Eric Galvan, TF2 will be getting partially filmed in the valley:
"Imperial County Film Commission liaison Susie Carrillo announced during Wednesday’s City Council meeting that the commission was bidding to get the filming of “Transformers 2” in the Imperial Valley.
Carrillo said the Imperial County Film Commission would know within the next month if filming for the movie, a live-action adaptation of the widely popular 1980s cartoon, would take place locally. The film would be scheduled to begin shooting in the fall.
Carrillo also said new film commission Executive Director Charlotte Teeters will be starting in June.
It was also announced that the film commission will be “under the umbrella” of the Imperial Valley’s Joint Chambers of Commerce and will be housed in the El Centro Chamber of Commerce building."
You can see the original source here...
ivlife.com
Date: Sunday, April 6th 2008 7:56pm CDT
Categories: Comic Book News,
Press Releases,
Company News
Posted by: i_amtrunks |
Credit(s): comicnewsi.com, tfarchive
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IDW Publishing's July 2008 Solicitations have been released over at
Comicnewsi.com, and it looks to be one of the busiest months of the year, in terms of Comic releases.
Joining single issue releases, such as "Spotlight: Hardhead" and "Reign of Starscream #4", July will also see the launch of "All Hail Megatron #1", "Movie Prequel UK #1" and the continuation of the "Classic Transformers" and "Ark Character Design" books.
Check out all the release information below:
Transformers Spotlight: Hardhead
Simon Furman (w) • Robby Musso (a) • E.J. Su, Nick Roche (c)
The Revelations Cycle continues here! This time, the spotlight falls on the AUTOBOTS’ thick-skinned, no-nonsense “problem-solver,” HARDHEAD! As the Expansion draws ever closer, NIGHTBEAT seeks to solve the mystery of his own missing memories, and he needs Hardhead’s help. But as they retrace NIGHTBEAT’s last steps on Gorlam Prime, HARDHEAD is forced into the worst kind of no-win situation—and one that neither of them are likely survive! By veteran Transformers scribe Simon Furman and new rising star Transformers artist Robby Musso!
*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 #4
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. The new cube nears completion. But what are the strange energy spikes coming from the construction site? Can it actually mean that STARSCREAM’s plan might work and CYBERTRON… will be reborn?
*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 UK #1
Simon Furman (w) • Geoff Senior, Nick Roche (a); Roche (c)
From across the pond comes a special presentation of the U.K.-only TRANSFORMERS movie comics! These special stories, set before IDW’s all-new Movie Sequel, are penned by the TRANSFORMERS stalwart Simon Furman, and feature art by some of the best and brightest in TRANSFORMERS history. At last accessible for a U.S. audience, these stories-within-the-stories further expand upon the new movie universe, going beyond even what was seen in the IDW Prequel! This issue: get the in-depth lowdown on OPTIMUS PRIME and MEGATRON in the build up to/aftermath of the launching of the ALLSPARK into outer space, all adorned by an all-new Nick Roche cover.
*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
[b[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron #1[/b]
Shane McCarthy (w) • Guido Guidi (a) • Klaus Scherwinski, Trevor Hutchinson (c)
The DECEPTICONS have won, the AUTOBOTS are defeated, and the time for conquest is at hand! Or is it? This all-new series written by Shane McCarthy and featuring art by Guido Guidi picks up one year after the Revelations saga, and finds the DECEPTICONS alone and triumphant on Earth, with not an AUTOBOT in sight. With no one to stand in their way, how will the planet survive? And what of the missing AUTOBOTS? The biggest, most epic TRANSFORMERS storyline ever starts here! Klaus Scherwinski presents a shocking cover image, and Trevor Hutchinson offers an equally striking variant image.
*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
[b[The Transformers: The Ark, Volume 2[/b]
Jim Sorenson, William Forster (w) • Nick Roche (a)
TRANSFORMERS: The Ark, Volume 2 picks up where the first volume left off, making available for the first time hundreds of rare images chronicling the evolution of TRANSFORMERS in Japan. This volume covers all of the classic Japanese series material: HEADMASTERS, MASTERFORCE, VICTORY, ZONE, BATTLESTARS, and OPERATION COMBINATION. TRANSFORMERS, humans, aliens, ships and weapon models decorate this 208-page volume. If you love animation designs or ever wanted to know more about the TRANSFORMERS Anime, this book is for you.
TPB • B&W • 208 pages • 8.5” x 11” • $19.99 • ISBN: 978-1-60010-180-9
Classic Transformers, Volume 2
Bob Budiansky (w) • Don Perlin, Herb Trimpe (a)
Continuing IDW’s re-presentation of the beginnings of the TRANSFORMERS’ comics lore. Join the original G1 characters as the ongoing war continues between the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS. In this second collection, including issues #17-30, the AUTOBOTS create OMEGA SUPREME, SHOCKWAVE cedes command to MEGATRON, and the cast of mechanoids on Earth grows. Includes classic stories such as “Plight of the Bumblebee,” “Command Performances,” “Showdown,” “Funeral for a Friend,” and more.
TPB • FC • 340 pages • 6.625” x 10.187” • $19.99 • ISBN: 978-1-60010-185-4
The Transformers Animated, Volume 4
More action from the TRANSFORMERS animated series! Read along as the heroic AUTOBOTS battle the evil DECEPTICONS as the story of their new adventures continues to unfold. Using actual still frames from the series itself — The Transformers Animated series puts new TF action in your pocket.
TPB • FC • 5” x 7” • $7.99 • 96 Pages • ISBN: 978-1-60010-217-2
Transformers Best of the UK: Space Pirates #5
Simon Furman (w) • Will Simpson, Tim Perkins (a) • Dan Khanna (c)
Continuing the reprints of the best TRANSFORMERS sagas from across the pond! The aftermath of the classic Space Pirates saga concludes with a stunning set-up for the upcoming epic, Time Wars! The wheels are now in motion for a legendary tale that sends the story across the galaxy and through time itself. From longtime TRANSFORMERS scribe Simon Furman, with a new cover by Dan Khanna.
*Retailers: See your order form for a special incentive
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Date: Tuesday, April 1st 2008 5:05pm CDT
Categories: Comic Book News,
Press Releases,
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Posted by: i_amtrunks |
Credit(s): IDW Publishing, Allspark.com
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IDW Publishing have issued a Press Release concerning their upcoming Series "Reign of Starscream". The full Press Release can be found below.
Transformers Comic Series Continues Story From Blockbuster Movie
All-new official sequel from IDW picks up where the movie left off.
San Diego, CA (April 1, 2008)-IDW Publishing (
http://www.idwpublishing.com) is releasing the official continuation of last summer's blockbuster Transformers movie, from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures, in association with Hasbro. The first storyline to spin out of the hugely successful movie, Transformers Movie Sequel: The Reign of Starscream continues the story from where the movie ended.
Co-writers Chris Ryall, who also wrote the Transformers Movie Prequel, and Chris Mowry present a tale of intrigue, betrayal, and dark ambition, featuring both old and new Transformers characters. "The movie left fans with some questions at the end, and we get a chance to answer them here," says Ryall. "We pick up on what happened at the end and reveal the fates of some of the surviving film characters. Take Starscream - we find out where he was headed and what he was doing. We also introduce new characters. In doing so, we bridge the gap between the last movie and the next movie, coming in '09."
In the first issue of the five-part comic series, when Megatron falls in battle Starscream assumes the role of Decepticon leader on Earth. Mustering his surviving allies, he sets out to put his own plan in motion. But before he can do that, he'll need to retrieve a fallen comrade, carry out a plan of revenge and leave Earth to meet up with a major player in the Decepticon army.
The Reign of Starscream #1 features art from fan-favorite Alex Milne, who also illustrated the Transformers Movie Adaptation, and cover art by Milne and Gabriel Rodriguez, artist for Joe Hill's Locke & Key. A special variant cover has also been created by longtime Transformers artist James Raiz.
The first issue (item code FEB08 3801) will be in stores in April; call 1-888-comic-book (1-888-266-4226) to find a store near you.
ABOUT IDW PUBLISHING
IDW PUBLISHING is a division of Idea and Design Works, LLC, a revolutionary creative service company with a wide range of clients. Among its best-selling titles are Hasbro's THE TRANSFORMERS; Paramount/CBS's STAR TREK; and Fox's ANGEL. IDW's 30 DAYS OF NIGHT film from Sony Pictures was released in October 2007 and was the #1 movie in its first week of release. More information about the company can be found at
http://www.idwpublishing.com.
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