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Transtopia Monthly Newsletter - December

Date: Saturday, December 13th 2008 8:30am CST
Categories: Site News, Site Articles, Transtopia
Posted by: Stormrider | Credit(s): Seibertron

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Welcome to the Transtopia Newsletter. We are proud to give you an update for the month of November. Lots of things are happening in this hot forum – from artwork to customs, from updates to upgrades. Our members have been hard at work. To better reflect the community’s artistic talent we have changed the name of this newsletter from “Custom Monthly Update” to “Transtopia Newsletter”. Over the next few months we will be rolling out several new sections to the newsletter. Stay tuned. Until then drop by Transtopia for the latest work. -Stormrider



A Message from Ryan

Hey everyone,

In a few short weeks, an all-new feature section will make its debut on Seibertron.com called "Transtopia". This new section will feature the creative work of the many talented Seibertronians that make up this website. Transtopia will be the place where members of Seibertron.com (we're looking at YOU) will be able to showcase incredible custom figures and kitbashes, beautiful artwork, and amazing fan-fiction.

Transtopia will be dedicated officially to one of the greatest members of the Transformers community, Bill "TFmaster" Koshorek. Bill was the very proud owner of the fantastic Transtopia community that used to reside at tfmaster.com. Bill approached me at BotCon 2006 about moving the Transtopia community over to Seibertron.com. I took over the hosting of tfmaster.com in November 2006 after agreeing to create a new Transtopia here on Seibertron.com that merged the best of the Transformers mega sites with the best of the creative minds within the Transformers community. Before plans and ideas could be completed, Bill had a massive heart attack in March 2007. Sadly, Bill did not make it and it seemed that Transtopia might die with him.

Over the next year and a half, I felt an immense amount of guilt over not completing Bill's dream. That was until 2 staff members on Seibertron.com, First Gen and Stormrider, came along and really started pushing for the creative content in the Transtopia forums to be featured on Seibertron.com once again. Their interest is in making sure that the Transtopia community thrives and breathes life back into the Transtopia project and ultimately Bill's dream. In November 2008, I began programming the new Transtopia gallery section that will feature Customs and Artwork, which was the primary focus of Bill's Transtopia.

Transtopia will be different than any other application on the major Transformers websites. You'll be able to create your own galleries, add images to those galleries, select which categories those images belong within, automatic on-the-fly thumbnail creation, the ability to easily change the sort order of your galleries and images, easy search functionality, view galleries by users, and more!

In addition to the customs and artwork sections of Transtopia, I am also working on an all-new Fan-Fiction section that will allow you to add fiction, chapters and many other similar advanced custom functionality that will be built with writers in mind.

I have three goals that I hope to accomplish with Seibertron.com's Transtopia: 1) Create a fun and easy to use section for fans to showcase their creative talents, 2) bring back some of the incredibly talented Transtopians to Seibertron.com and 3) make Bill very proud. I'll know #3 will happen when #1 and #2 happen. If I can accomplish those goals, I'll be a very happy person.

Check back later this month to check out the all-new Seibertron.com Transtopia! In the meantime, here's Stormrider's monthly update for Transtopia ...

Ryan Yzquierdo
Seibertron.com

How to Showcase Your Work
The newsletter is your opportunity to show off your work and talent. We rely on your articles, artwork, and customs to make it interesting. Submissions will be reviewed on a monthly basis. Presently we are accepting submissions for customs such as: repaints, kitbashes, and scratchbuilds. We will be rolling out other types of submission work in the future. Make sure to submit your custom in the proper subforum. You will see a sticky in each forum saying “Submissions for Monthly Newsletter”. When submitting, give us the title of your custom and a link to your gallery.
Repaints, Kitbashes, Scratchbuilds



Make a Difference, Join the Newsletter Team!
Want to contribute to the Seibertron community? Why not join the newsletter team? We are looking for volunteers to help out consistently each month. Past experience is helpful but not necessary. Roles to fill include editing, design & layout, writing articles, and overseeing sections. If you are interested send me a PM: Stormrider.

Special thanks this month goes out to Overcracker for the new banners!




Click on the links to see additional images.

Coptor by Omega666



Movie Brawl by Omega666



RedAlert by Sentinal Supreme



Slipstream by Sentinal Supreme



Stratotrain by Sentinal Supreme



Thunderstorm by Sentinal Supreme



Blockade by Sentinal Supreme



Onslaught by Flix



Animated Galvatron by Zero-Kaiser



Sunstorm by Sentinal Supreme



Siege by Sentinal Supreme






Zoom Zoom by Sabsabby85



Movie Roadbuster by Spurt Reynolds



Animated Thundercracker by Spurt Reynolds



Dust Off by Spurt Reynolds






Last month, Spurt Reynolds gave us a refreshing look at his collection of kitbashed Animated Seekers - Sunstorm, Skywarp, and Acid Storm. Curious of how he made those whimsical faces? Well Spurt Reynolds now shares his secrets so that you can make those eye catching sculpted grins.




Animated Starscream Face Resculpting Guide
First of all thanks to Maximo Prime (of SECTOR70)who's idea it was that i write this guide.

Tools you will need;a modelling knife,a selection of small needle files,some very fine wet & dry sandpaper,
some spray undercoat/primer and most importantly some sculpting material (personally i use Green stuff).

Step one.
Take apart the head and using a file or modelling knife open up the mouth area as wide as possible



Be carefull to not to damage the "lug" that the screw fits into when the head is reassembled..


This is how the front of the head looks at this stage..


Next fill the hole with Green Stuff..


Trim off any excess with a modelling knife..


Now using a sculpting tool begin to carve the mouth..

When you are happy with the shape leave to dry for at least 12hrs.

Now using a wet finger lightly smudge over the green stuff,this smooths out the surface nicely(please note i don't know how well this will work with other sculpting materials).


Next using a fine grade sandpaper sand down the green stuff as smoothly as you can..


Now i spray a light coat of undercoat..

This will show any imperfections or areas that require any additional sanding.

Using VERY fine sandpaper sand again..

And undercoat again.

Repeat this process until the face is smooth..


Finally a couple of general tips.
Look in comic books for some great expressions to copy & if you don't have any sculpting tools get friendly with you're dentist,chances are you might be able to scavenge a few of his old sculpting tools.


Do you have a guide that you would like to share? Send your ideas here.



Featured Artwork
Venksta has been chosen as the November featured artist. Check out Venksta’s inspiring takes on Universe Cosmos. This exciting toy will be released next month. Click here to see the original pictures and read what Venksta has to say about his work.














Would you like to have your artwork featured in an upcoming newsletter? Submit your work here.



Bonus Corner

Make your own Allspark.
Special thanks to Seibertron’s staff member, Nekoman for the designs.

Transformers Mosaic: "Gone"

Date: Thursday, December 11th 2008 10:58pm CST
Categories: Comic Book News, Site Articles
Posted by: First Gen | Credit(s): Richter

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The Universe of the Transformers is vast, and populated by many characters. Their universe is a large tapestry, made up of the stories and points of view of countless experiences that serve the larger whole.

These are some of those stories. This is:


It should be noted that while this project has been recognized by IDW Publishing and Hasbro, none of the works presented have been commissioned or solicited by either company. The stories are not official canon, except where noted. These stories are the result of Transformers enthusiasts taking the time out of their busy days to contribute to a universe they love. No one has been paid for the production of these stories.

For all Transformers news / updates / information, click here

GONE

Story by;
Shaun “Jedi-Flaherty” Flaherty

Art & Letters by;
Tim “Qwailto” Pugh

Transformers Mosaic: "EDC Protocol 300.29"

Date: Tuesday, December 9th 2008 10:07pm CST
Categories: Comic Book News, Site Articles
Posted by: i_amtrunks | Credit(s): Richter

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The Universe of the Transformers is vast, and populated by many characters. Their universe is a large tapestry, made up of the stories and points of view of countless experiences that serve the larger whole.

These are some of those stories. This is:


It should be noted that while this project has been recognized by IDW Publishing and Hasbro, none of the works presented have been commissioned or solicited by either company. The stories are not official canon, except where noted. These stories are the result of Transformers enthusiasts taking the time out of their busy days to contribute to a universe they love. No one has been paid for the production of these stories.

EDC PROTOCOL 300.29

Story by;
Liz “Jeysie” Calkins

Art & Letters by;
Michael J. “Tramp” Trampert

More Images from the Ark Addendum

Date: Tuesday, December 9th 2008 11:57am CST
Categories: Comic Book News, Site Articles, People News
Posted by: First Gen | Credit(s): Disciples of Boltox

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More updates have been done to Jim Sorenson's Disciples of Boltox blog site. This next installment of missing works from the two volume Transformers Ark Compendium Books shows the Decepticon Headmaster Cancer in transformation mode.



For you rabid fans of the Seacons, don't feel left out. Mr. Sorenson also posted an image of Tentakil, which, as he states, gives a feel of old time Godzilla films in its presentation.



Read Mr. Sorenson's comments and info on these pieces, along with viewing the artwork in its entirety, here.

Transtopia Spotlight: L K

Date: Tuesday, December 9th 2008 1:05am CST
Categories: Site News, Toy News, Site Articles, People News, Transtopia
Posted by: First Gen | Credit(s): L K

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Seibertron.com member L K has posted images of his most recent works, both of which include Transformers Universe 2.0 figures to create some of Transfandoms all time favorite Gestalts. Here we have both the Combaticons and Bruticus and the Aerialbots and Superion:

*MPC-03 : G1 Transformers Combaticons BRUTICUS !!

*MPC-03 ( MASTERPIECE CUSTOM - 03 ) / The custom made Transformers MPC series by L.K.

With all these 5 Combaticons can combine into Giant Decepticon Robot : BRUTICUS ! These 5 Combaticons can not only transform from Army Vehicle mode into Robot mode, but they can also combine and transform into Giant Decepticon : BRUTICUS which stands about 15 inches tall!! Huge and Heavy! This is the Only one custom made BRUTICUS figure by L.K. All the parts and mode are sepcific designed for this figure at one time use only. This is the One and Only One MPC03 BRUTICUS by L.K. One-of-a-kind !!

Custom Made Details:

Most of the BRUTICUS joints are movable, head moves up and down, left and right. Shoulder rotates 360, Fingers moves up and down ( thumb has individual ball joints ). Legs/hips moves forward, knees bends !! All figures has been given a fixative coating on top of the paint to make it durable.The paint used are the professional resin base paint.Apart from these, all figures have been given a muddy/metalic effect on the surface to make them looks more realistic like an Army Set !! Besides, with Combaticons' individual wapeans, can combine and form a giant Weapons for Bruticus !! And NOW, MPC03 BRUTICUS is ready to fight!!

This Limited Edition MPC03 Bruticus includes :

BLAST OFF
BRAWL
ONSLAUGHT
SWINDLE
VORTEX





*MPC-02 ( MASTERPIECE CUSTOM - 02 ) / The custom made Transformers MPC series by L.K.

With all these 5 Aerialbots can combine into Giant Autobot Robot : SUPERION ! These 5 Aerialbots can not only transform from Flighter-Jets mode into Robot mode, but they can also combine and transform into Giant Autobot : SUPERION which stands about 15 inches tall!! Huge and Heavy! This is the Only one custom made SUPERION figure by L.K. All the parts and mode are sepcific designed for this figure at one time use only.

Most of the SUPERION joints are movable, such as Shoulders move in and out, Elbows bends, Arms rotates 360 front/back ways, Fingers moves up and down ( thumb has individual ball joints ). Legs/hips moves backward, knees moves forward and backward !! Shoulder movable joints are not simple ball joints, they are the gear wheels joints which will give a "click" sound whenever you move the joints!! All figures has been given a fixative coating on top of the paint to make it durable.The paint used are the professional resin base paint.

MPC02 SUPERION includes :

Air Raid
Frieflight
Silverbolt - Team Leader
Skydive
Slingshot















Got a custom you'd like to share? Post it in the Official Transtopia Forums!

Mini Review of TF Club Battle Rollar

Date: Monday, December 8th 2008 11:54pm CST
Categories: Toy News, Site Articles, People News
Posted by: First Gen | Credit(s): Cryo Prime

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Seibertron.com member Cryo Prime has posted a mini review of the MP Optimus Prime/ Convoy upgrade Battle Rollar figure. Check out what he had to share below:


"An insignificant droid." You might make this definition when you look at Battle Rollar firsthand. You might even call him a coward considering his inaction against the raid at the energon storehouse. However, things might change... You cannot imagine such a tiny 'bot will have an opportunity to reformat his body and prove himself by saving his big friend and leader. Maybe you should change your mind and respectfully call him -- Battle Rollar!

This is the bio of Battle Rollar. I thought I would show some of you the things that Battle Rollar can do that no one really mentioned. For instance, he can combine with Optimus Prime's gun to form a Super Blaster and also combine with classics Prime, Movie Prime and Masterpiece Prime to form jet packs. So here are the pictures I have.

Car Mode with all the attachments


Battle Rollar with shield and gun


Battle Rollar with swords


These are weapons that the instructions recoment


Jet Pack for Masterpiece Prime (Note you need to remove the back clip to attach him)


Another look at the jet pack


Rollar Super Blaster


Front look at blaster


The Battle Rollar figure is currently available for purchase through Big Bad Toys Store.

New Transformers Universe Legends Sighted

Date: Sunday, December 7th 2008 11:36pm CST
Categories: Toy News, Site Articles, Sightings
Posted by: First Gen | Credit(s): shortround

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Seibertron.com member Shortround has reported finding new Transformer Universe 25th Anniversary figures in Washington.

In his report, he states sighting Legends Class figures Brawn, Beachcomber and Bumblebee at a Toys R Us store in Lynwood, WA.



Have you seen these new figures, or any other recent releases in your area? Let us know by reporting it in the Official Seibertron.com Sightings Thread.

Transformers Mosaic: "Sunstreaker's Day Off"

Date: Sunday, December 7th 2008 10:08pm CST
Categories: Comic Book News, Site Articles
Posted by: i_amtrunks | Credit(s): Richter

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The Universe of the Transformers is vast, and populated by many characters. Their universe is a large tapestry, made up of the stories and points of view of countless experiences that serve the larger whole.

These are some of those stories. This is:


It should be noted that while this project has been recognized by IDW Publishing and Hasbro, none of the works presented have been commissioned or solicited by either company. The stories are not official canon, except where noted. These stories are the result of Transformers enthusiasts taking the time out of their busy days to contribute to a universe they love. No one has been paid for the production of these stories.

SUNSTREAKER’S DAY OFF

Story by;
Kenya Starflight

Art & Letters by;
Jenifer “Aj-remix” Delk

Colors by;
Joan “Silverene” Miles

Full TF Animated Episodes now availabe from MBTV

Date: Sunday, December 7th 2008 7:31am CST
Categories: Cartoon News, Site Articles, Press Releases, Digital Media News
Posted by: First Gen | Credit(s): MonkeyBarTV

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HASBRO has just updated its official Transformers site, Transformers.com with some new goods available on MonkeyBarTV.

Full length episodes of the Transformers Animated series are now available for your viewing pleasure. 26 episodes in all with some bonus clips are now up, beginning with the first episode, Transform and Roll out and ending with Black Friday.

You can start your TF Animated marathon by clicking here.

Transformers Mosaic: "Submission"

Date: Friday, December 5th 2008 4:03am CST
Categories: Comic Book News, Site Articles
Posted by: i_amtrunks | Credit(s): WhiteRabbit

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The Universe of the Transformers is vast, and populated by many characters. Their universe is a large tapestry, made up of the stories and points of view of countless experiences that serve the larger whole.

These are some of those stories. This is:


It should be noted that while this project has been recognized by IDW Publishing and Hasbro, none of the works presented have been commissioned or solicited by either company. The stories are not official canon, except where noted. These stories are the result of Transformers enthusiasts taking the time out of their busy days to contribute to a universe they love. No one has been paid for the production of these stories.

SUBMISSION

By:

Josh van Reyk http://josh-van-reyk.deviantart.com

and

Chris Vera http://kurisama.deviantart.com