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Comic Releases for February 6th 2008

Date: Monday, February 4th 2008 3:57pm CST
Categories: Comic Book News, Press Releases, Company News
Posted by: i_amtrunks | Credit(s): Diamond Comics

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Diamond Comics have updated their shipping schedule.

There are 4 Transformers related items to be released on Wednesday the 6th of February 2008 (Thursday the 7th in the UK and Pacific).

- Transformers Beast Wars Sourcebook #4 (IDW) US$6.99
- Transformers Devastation #5 (IDW) US$3.99
- Transformers Fallen Angel Trade Paperback (DD)US$19.95
- GI Joe vs. Transformers Omnibus (Titan) US$49.99

More Preview Art for IDW's "All Hail Megatron"

Date: Sunday, February 3rd 2008 4:16pm CST
Categories: Comic Book News, Press Releases, People News, Company News
Posted by: i_amtrunks | Credit(s): Chris Ryall

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Chris Ryall has updated his blog with a propaganda style image for IDW's upcoming "All Hail Megatron" series.

The Art itself was created by Nick Roche, with the "aging" and effects done by Trevor Hutchinson.



To see the full blog update, please click here.

"Ultimate Bumblebee; Hot Item"

Date: Friday, February 1st 2008 4:25pm CST
Categories: Press Releases, Collectables
Posted by: Raymond T. | Credit(s): www.24-7pressrelease.com

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An article has appeared on 24-7 Press Release about the current popularity of the (movie) Transformers. And in particular Ultimate Bumblebee. The article goes into detail on how the Ultimate Bumblebee collectable has become hard to find. Perhaps not news to the avid Transformers collector, but a nice read all the same.

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Wheelie is the Inaugural IGN's "Most Annoying Character"

Date: Thursday, January 31st 2008 5:06pm CST
Categories: Cartoon News, Reviews, Press Releases, People News, Company News
Posted by: i_amtrunks | Credit(s): Savagery, IGN.com

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Seibertron's own Savagery, has informed us that IGN.com have started a new article: "Annoying Character of the day", and opened with none other than Wheelie himself.

It seems the Number #1 reason for Wheelie gaining the Inaugural Annoying Character of the Day wards is his incessant rhyming. To check out IGN's full report on why they believe Wheelie deserves such an honour, please click here.

So what do you think? Are IGN right? Does Wheelie deserve such an honour? Discuss below.

Reprolabels Update for January 2008

Date: Thursday, January 31st 2008 4:28pm CST
Categories: Toy News, Press Releases, Company News
Posted by: i_amtrunks | Credit(s): Reprolabels.com, Hip-Hoptimus Rime

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Reprolabels.com have released information on their new sticker upgrade set additions.

Figures to be given the Reprolabel treatment this month include:
Movie Ratchet, Movie Starscream, Movie Jazz, Binaltech Motormaster, Music Label Soundblaster G1 Micromaster Air Strike Patrol, and KO Fortmax, along with Star Trek and Power Ranger sticker sets.

Sadly Reprolabels have also decided to discontinue some of their sticker sets, including:
Decepticon Hot Rod, Black Hotrod, Decepticon Stepper, Brave Maximus, Autobot Bruticus and BWII Starscream to G2 Megatron.

Check out Reprolabels.com for all their sticker upgrade sets.

Transformers in the United Kingdom 2008

Date: Thursday, January 31st 2008 4:10pm CST
Categories: Toy News, Press Releases, Company News
Posted by: i_amtrunks | Credit(s): UK Toyfare

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A press release from the UK Toyfare has given some insights pertaining to the 2008 releases of Transformers: Animated and Universe toylines, and the Transformers: Animated Cartoon Series.

Details Announced in the Press Release include:
- Transformers: Animated will start Airing in the UK in March 2008, sometime close to Easter.
- The Transformers: Animated Toyline will be available Mid-Year
- The Universe Toy line will be available in Autumn-Winter 2008, with Beast Wars figures being alluded to (perhaps the Robot Heroes line BW figures?)
- Animated Toyline Prices will range from: £4.99 - £49.99
- Universe Toyline Prices will range from: £2.99 - £39.99

So some good news and bad news for UK Transformers Fans, with slightly longer delays on the release of the Animated Toyline.

To read the full press release, please click here.

Furman Blog Update: Spotlight Blaster

Date: Tuesday, January 22nd 2008 3:46pm CST
Categories: Comic Book News, Press Releases, People News
Posted by: i_amtrunks | Credit(s): Simon Furman

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Simon Furman has once again updated his blog, this time concerning Spotlight: Blaster, which according to Diamond Comics is to be released on Wednesday the 23rd of January 2008.

Furman assures readers that Spotlight: Blaster is a very much self-contained issue, an entry level issue if you will, before giving away a relatively spoiler free synopsis of what to expect:

Betrayed, left for dead, someone went to great lengths to silence ‘The Voice,’ and now—with Blaster returned to the fold—they set out to finish what they started. With guest appearances by the likes of Silverbolt, Bluestreak, Beachcomber, Trailbreaker and Cosmos, plus a Decepticon or two, Spotlight Blaster has something for everyone: mystery, intrigue, action, character development.

Art duties will be handled by Emiliano Santalucia, his debut work for IDW Publishing.

To read Furman's full blog post, please click here.

Prowl, Bluestreak and Smokescreen Busts by Toyrocket

Date: Tuesday, January 15th 2008 5:00pm CST
Categories: Toy News, Press Releases, Collectables
Posted by: i_amtrunks | Credit(s): toyrocket, diamond select

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Diamond Select Toys have released information pertaining to three new and exclusive six inch busts created by Toyrocket.

The three new busts will be of Prowl, Bluestreak and Smokescreen, with Prowl being a limited release of only 500 units, while Bluestreak and Smokescreen will be limited to only 250 pieces each.
All pieces will be individually numbering on both the bust and the packaging and will ship later this year.








To check out Diamond Select's original press release, please click here.

'Bumblebee' Makes An Appearance At The North American Internation Auto Show GM Style Event

Date: Monday, January 14th 2008 11:14am CST
Categories: Movie Related News, Event News, Press Releases, Company News
Posted by: Tigertrack | Credit(s): Rodimus Convoy 13, Highbeam

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Transformers Summer Blockbuster movie star Bumblebee found time in his busy schedule to make an appearance at a GM event in Detroit, Michigan this weekend.

The North American International Auto Show begins this week in downtown Detroit, and GM kicked off the premiere with a show featuring new vehicles and celebrities.





Other famous celebrities of note were Kid Rock, Mary J. Blige, Jeff Gordon, Joe Theisman, and many other new vehicles.

Photos from
MSN.com.

Transformers: Animated Rates through the Roof

Date: Wednesday, January 9th 2008 3:55pm CST
Categories: Cartoon News, Press Releases
Posted by: i_amtrunks | Credit(s): pressmediawire.com, Dr Buffalo

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Ratings statistics have been revealed by PressMediaWire.com relating to how the regular 30 minute broadcast of Transformers: Animated fared, and the news is very good!

According to the Neilson Media Research data, the Episode which aired 17 10.30am Eastern on January 5th: "Home is where the Spark is" was the #1 rating show in it's timeslot for it's key target demographics of Boys 2-11 and Boys 6-11, beating all other shows across all other channels.

Not only that, but Transformers: Animated has helped boost Cartoon Network's ratings from the same period in 2007 by up to (and over) 50%.

- Kids 6-11 delivery (657,000) grew by 14%, and ratings (2.7) by 13%
- Kids 2-11 delivery (956,000) improved by 29%, and ratings (2.4) by 33%
- Boys 6-11 delivery (528,000) expanded by 28%, and ratings (4.2) by 27%—#1 in its time period on all TV
- Boys 2-11 delivery (762,000) catapulted by 55%, and ratings (3.7) by 54%—#1 in its time period on all TV

You can read the full report by clicking here.