Resources Submission Guidelines

Discussion in 'TFW2005 Resources Database Submissions' started by Tony_Bacala, Dec 19, 2008.

  1. Tony_Bacala

    Tony_Bacala Car Robots Professional Administrator

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    This forum is to submit data to TFW2005 so it can be entered into the Transformers Resources section of the site.

    All data will be credited to the person who submits it in our "Contributors" section on each page. We will also credit you from time to time for helping out on our main page.

    Please submit a new thread for each character you have data on. So if you have updates for G1 Prime, Bumblebee, and Megatron - Create a new thread for each with the info specific to each character in each one.



    When submitting info, please title your threads as close to this as possible:

    Character Name - Generation/Line - Type of Data

    Some examples of thread titling:

    Optimus Prime - Generation 1 - Parts Information
    Ratchet - Transformers Movie - New Images
    Wreck-Gar - Animated - Tech Spec Data

    This way, the staff can keep track of what everything is, and what needs to be addressed, added, fixed, etc.



    If you would like to submit images for an item in our database, please upload them to a 3rd party image hosting site like Image hosting, free photo sharing & video sharing at Photobucket or Welcome to Flickr - Photo Sharing or ImageShack® - Image Hosting - and post the links to them inside your new thread. We will then copy them over to our database as attachments.



    If you would like to do a review for any figure in the database, please post it in our Feedback Forum - Then come here and let us know you are cool with it being added to the resources area by linking to it.


    Other than that, just submit a new thread for each round of information you have. We hope to keep kicking ass with your help in the resources section in 2009!


    Here are the areas we need information on. You can submit one piece of data, or all of it, or somewhere in between.


    Name
    Japanese Name
    Japanese Number

    Tech Spec - Faction
    Tech Spec - Sub Group
    Tech Spec - Function
    Tech Spec - Motto
    Tech Spec - Official Bio

    Tech Spec - Strength
    Tech Spec - Intelligence
    Tech Spec - Speed
    Tech Spec - Endurance
    Tech Spec - Rank
    Tech Spec - Courage
    Tech Spec - Firepower
    Tech Spec - Skill

    Toy Info - Status (Released, Not Released, Cancelled, Delayed)
    Toy Info - Release Date - Year
    Toy Info - Release Date - Month

    Toy Info - Wave
    Toy Info - Original Price
    Toy Info - Size Class
    Toy Info - Suggested Age
    Toy Info - Assortment Number
    Toy Info - Product Number
    Toy Info - UPC/Barcode Number
    Toy Info - DPCI Numbers
    Toy Info - Per Case

    Toy Info - Reissues
    Toy Info - Recolors/Reuses

    Toy Info - Toy Variants
    Toy Info - Part Variants
    Toy Info - Package Variants

    Toy Info - Additional Info

    Cartoon / Movie - Overview
    Cartoon / Movie - Voice Actor
    Cartoon / Movie - Appearances
    Cartoon / Movie - Sounds


    Episodes - G1 Appearances
    Episodes - Headmasters Appearances
    Episodes - Masterforce Appearances
    Episodes - Victory Appearances
    Episodes - Zone Appearances
    Episodes - Beast Wars Appearances
    Episodes - Beast Wars II Appearances
    Episodes - Beast Wars Neo Appearances
    Episodes - Beast Machines Appearances
    Episodes - Robots In Disguise Appearances
    Episodes - Armada Appearances
    Episodes - Energon Appearances
    Episodes - Cybertron Appearances
    Episodes - Transformers Movie Appearances
    Episodes - Transformers Animated Appearances


    Comics - IDW Overview
    Comics - IDW Appearances
    Comics - Dreamwave Overview
    Comics - Dreamwave Appearances
    Comics - Marvel Overview
    Comics - Marvel US Appearances
    Comics - Marvel UK Appearances

    Review - Review
    Review - Authors Name
    Review - Overall Score

    Parts - Figure Type
    Parts - Primary Figure Color

    Parts - Body Armor -------(Yes/No) ---(If so, the primary color)
    Parts - Disc -------(Yes/No) ---(If so, the primary color)
    Parts - Engine -------(Yes/No) ---(If so, the primary color)
    Parts - Fist/Forearm -------(Yes/No) ---(If so, the primary color)
    Parts - Foot -------(Yes/No) ---(If so, the primary color)
    Parts - Gun -------(Yes/No) ---(If so, the primary color)
    Parts - Gun Color 2 -------(Yes/No) ---(If so, the primary color)
    Parts - Gun Color 3 -------(Yes/No) ---(If so, the primary color)
    Parts - Gun Color 4 -------(Yes/No) ---(If so, the primary color)
    Parts - Gun Color 5 -------(Yes/No) ---(If so, the primary color)
    Parts - Head -------(Yes/No) ---(If so, the primary color)
    Parts - Hose -------(Yes/No) ---(If so, the primary color)
    Parts - Ramp -------(Yes/No) ---(If so, the primary color)
    Parts - Missle Launcher -------(Yes/No) ---(If so, the primary color)
    Parts - Missle -------(Yes/No) ---(If so, the primary color)
    Parts - Spear/Pole -------(Yes/No) ---(If so, the primary color)
    Parts - Sword -------(Yes/No) ---(If so, the primary color)
    Parts - Shield -------(Yes/No) ---(If so, the primary color)
    Parts - Tire -------(Yes/No) ---(If so, the primary color)
    Parts - Wing -------(Yes/No) ---(If so, the primary color)
    Parts - Wheel -------(Yes/No) ---(If so, the primary color)
    Parts - Other -------(Yes/No) ---(If so, the primary color)

    Parts - Additional Info

    Other - (Any other info on the toy or character)
     
  2. Taker

    Taker Chilean TF Fan

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    Question:

    I have tons of pictures of my figures that I've used for my reviews (in Spanish). Are those useful for you? Or you only need pics you don't have?

    Here's an example:

    [​IMG]
     
  3. trebleshot

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    Preferably, it would be pics for toys that we don't already have. Although, if you have enough pics for a gallery of a specific toy (or team in the case of combiners), there are plenty of toys that don't have pic galleries that would be useful.

    If you would like to contribute to the galleries, use the contact us form here. Pending approval, the gallery can then be linked to the associated toy's resource page.

    Also, if there are toys that you've done reviews for that we don't have, you could submit them as well. Just follow Tony's instructions above (English text, please).
     
  4. SydneyY

    SydneyY @syd_tfw Veteran TFW2005 Supporter

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  5. Sol Fury

    Sol Fury The British Butcher Veteran

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    If you go with one thread each it will make it easier to find and enter the data later once we start on Takara.

    Good job on Big Convoy!
     
  6. SydneyY

    SydneyY @syd_tfw Veteran TFW2005 Supporter

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    Will do, thank you :) 
     
  7. Boy who screams

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    Question: Would it be a good idea to provide links to their toy galleries where applicable?
     
  8. trebleshot

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    For toys that have a image gallery hosted here on TFW, there should already be a link to it on the toy's resource page, just below the "Images" header. See Brawn for an example.

    Of course, if you see a toy that has a gallery, but no link to it on the corresponding Resource page, let us know and we can add it.

    Keep in mind, we only link to galleries hosted on this site. If you have a gallery you would like to submit to us for a toy (or other images), please follow the instructions here.
     
  9. Superquad7

    Superquad7 OCP Police Crime Prevention Unit 001 Super Content Contributor

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    My Alt/BT collection is complete. My BTs are misb though. I have the Kiss Player toys that are Alt/BT style (e.g., no cassettes and such).

    The Alts look to have most of their content complete. I'm willing to contribute what is needed for the BT line and any gaps that the Alts resources may have. :) 
     
  10. MushroomPrime

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    Shouldn't there be like a... Henkei section? I just noticed that it seems to be missing...
     
  11. Superquad7

    Superquad7 OCP Police Crime Prevention Unit 001 Super Content Contributor

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    The Japanese releases are being worked on. Just keep checking the resources and the front page for more updates :thumb 
     
  12. MushroomPrime

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    Alright, will do.

    Thanks
     
  13. trebleshot

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    That's be great, SQ7!

    Comparison pics between the Alt and BT versions would be great too, especially when there are differences beyond just die-cast vs. plastic. Just post them in the Resource submission forum and one of us will take care of it.
     
    Last edited: Mar 1, 2009
  14. Superquad7

    Superquad7 OCP Police Crime Prevention Unit 001 Super Content Contributor

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    I'm in the process of building a new photobooth area. It may be some time, but I'll see what I can do. I'm so backlogged on photo galleries right now it's not even funny.
     
  15. trebleshot

    trebleshot www.Toyark.com Veteran

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    I completely understand and don't worry - the entries aren't going anywhere. Just take your time and do what you can. We certainly appreciate any help we can get, and you'll get credit on the entries too! XD
     
  16. Omnius

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    Bit of an old thread to resurrect, but what are the guidelines on figures that are re-packaged and released in later lines? Would any pics of them in their 'new' packing be of any value?
     
  17. Sol Fury

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    Repacks are basically reissues - you're putting the toy out again after the first run has ended. If you have any images or know about any we have missed please submit away :) 
     
  18. Omnius

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    These are the only ones I have, Cybertron Legends Prime in Classics packaging, from 2007:

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    It has since been brought to my attention that Prime is defective (right leg is unpainted).

    :eek: 
     
  19. Autobot Hound

    Autobot Hound Combaticon

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    I had a question. Do you have any interest in packaging photos? For instance, I have the boxes that held the original 1980s Kabaya bubblegum Combaticon/Battle Gaia model kits. I haven't seen any photos of the boxes those came in anywhere. I did post a few pics on a thread I started a few years ago to find out more about the models:
    http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/trans...ombaticons-g1-kabaya-gum-model-kit-1980s.html

    Would pictures of those boxes be of interest, or are you focused more on the figures themselves? (You've got some photos of these models already).
     
  20. Sol Fury

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    Packaging photos would be amazing if you have them - some nice, sharp images of the fronts and anything else you can do for us would be great. If you can do them on a neutral backdrop, even better - we'll be more than happy to add them into the fold.