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Pepsi's Transformyoursummer.com Site Is Now Live |
| Posted on 05-13-2007 at 11:45 PM by REDLINE | |||
 
Pepsi Co's website for their Transformers Movie promotion, Transform Your Summer has now gone LIVE. Click HERE to go to the website, where you can enter a code you've gotten from a properly labelled Pepsi product to see if you've won a prize, see the trailer, see what the prizes are, and soon there will be downloads available. There's a nice photo of Pepsi Prime on there too. TO BE CLEAR. YOU MUST GO TO HTTP://WWW.TRANSFORMYOURSUMMER.COM TO ENTER YOUR CODES. YOU DO NOT DO THAT HERE. To Discuss This topic and view all of the images, click the DISCUSS button to the right, or you may click HERE. Thanks to 2005 Boards Member Silverwynde for the news. |
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Transformers Movie Trailers and TV Spots |
| Posted on 03-30-2007 at 03:23 PM by Razerwire | |||
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Transformers TV Trailer 5-29-07 Bumblebee Speaks! Transformers Movie Trailer 2 Transformers Movie TV Spot - Vibration Transformers Movie TV Spot - Declare Transformers Movie Trailer TV Spot - Discovery Transformers Movie TV Spot - Destiny Transformers Movie TV Spot - Hidden Transformers Movie Trailer Transformers Movie Teaser Trailer Thanks to 2005 Boards Member pejau for the news. Thanks to IGN for the news. |
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New Leaked Transformers Movie TV Spot |
| Posted on 04-13-2007 at 12:14 PM by Joe Moore | |||
Electrix of the Superhero Hype Forums has posted a link to a new Transformers the Movie TV Spot. There is new footage including Optimus Prime without his faceplate. You can also hear the voice of Optimus Prime for the first time. See the original post Here. EDIT: The video has been removed from YouTube and the secondary source, but you can now find it here. Thanks to 2005 Boards Member SDL for the news.
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Goo Goo Doll's single from Transformers Movie Soundtrack online! |
| Posted on 05-21-2007 at 07:43 PM by Drew Eiden | |||
AlternativeAddiction.com is allowing users to listen to the upcoming single from the Transformers movie soundtrack, titled "Fiction" from the Goo Goo Dolls. You can check it out by clicking here and then you can give it your opinion by clicking the DISCUSS button! TFW2005 Movie Resources: Official Transformers Movie Site | Transformers Movie Trailers | Early Transformers Movie Images | Transformers Movie Images | Transformers Movie Desktop Wallpapers | Transformers Movie News | Transformers Movie Toys | Transformers Movie Video Game News Thanks to AlternativeAddiction.com for the news. |
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Transformers Classics Ultra Magnus Upgrade Set |
| Posted on 02-01-2008 at 12:37 PM by Razerwire | |||
 
An image of what appears to be Classics Ultra Magnus with a custom upgrade kit has been posted TFClub, an Asian image board.While the image is blurred, the teaser is detailed enough to see Classics Ultra Magnus' arm kibble and the interior of his legs. This set will most likely be in limited production much like the Classics Cliffjumper set that was made. Click discuss to join in on the discussion! |
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Transformers Toy Fair 2007 Information Wrap Up |
| Posted on 02-16-2007 at 02:21 AM by Tony_Bacala | |||
Toy Fair 2007 has come and gone with a slew of new information. TFW2005.COM has gathered up all the information that came in sporadically in one location for you, so you can ingest all there was to know. From Hasbro to 3rd Party Items to the Transformers Movie Event held by Paramount and Dreamworks. Images and in-depth reviews await! Click discuss to get started.
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Don Figueroa Interview |
| Posted on 12-05-2007 at 10:04 AM by Super_Megatron | |||
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TFW2005 content contributor Ktulu recently had a change to sit down with fan favorite Transformers comic book artist and designer Don Figueroa. Check out what they had to say below. TFW2005: Are you involved in the design process of any upcoming Transformers lines like Classics 2.0? What were the last toys you were involved in that have been produced? Don Figueroa: I recently did concept art for two deluxes and two smaller bots for Classics 2.0. The last toy that I helped on that was produced was WW Grimlock, and I think I'm the only one to have received a copy that got past the prototype stage, but I'm sure there's more at Hasbro. TFW2005: How much input do you have in the overall process of a toy you are involved in? Does Hasbro only use the design sketches they request of you or do you have any input over what characters you want to submit and how you think the transformations/engineering would work? Don Figueroa: Not much input. Hasbro will give me a list of characters to do and I'll draw it and after I send them, it's out of my hands. Most of the time, they will follow the transformations/engineering, sometimes they'll change it and I'll just see a prototype months later. Sometimes they will ask for concept drawings that never get used. One time, they came up to me at a convention saying "We're doing a toy of your Primus and WW Starscream" and I'm like "pfft, yeah right" but later I'll see that it's only 'loosely based' on the actual sketch design. TFW2005: After the whole process is finished, have you ever been let down by the final product? Don Figueroa: Sometimes, mostly when I finally get to hold it. TFW2005: Have you hidden your name in any toy designs other than War Within Optimus Prime? Don Figueroa: Nope, that was just a joke I did that I figured will get noticed and removed, but it got through for some reason. TFW2005: When you create packaging artwork, how much control do you have over it? Does Hasbro have a specific idea of what they want, or do you have more or less free reign? Don Figueroa: A lot of back and forth, I have to send the pencils for approval and then later the inks, and I had to do what they say. Like with my first work, Armada Starscream, the first feedback I got was from Dreamwave. They told me to "reduce the head by 20%" or sometimes they'll ask for a different pose if the character's not "looking straight at the camera" enough. But they've trusted me a bit later on and I did less and less corrections. Sometimes, Hasbro will tell me to change something because the toy's design has been changed. But one time, they asked me to change something that wasn't really necessary, it was for Energon Scorponok. When I first drew that, the drawing shows those vertical guns on the side of his chest. Hasbro later told me they were taking those off from the toy, so I did it with the drawing as well. But then when the toy came out, the guns are still there. TFW2005: Which character that you've drawn would you like to see made into a figure the most? Don Figueroa: Maybe the characters of my own series in their own toy line... Hiro Prime knows what I'm talkin' about. TFW2005: Other than what you do for IDW Publishing, do you have any other jobs? Are you still working for Hasbro, or perhaps working with other companies? Don Figueroa: I'm actually off Transformers comics nowadays. I'm still doing occasional TF stuff for Hasbro, Botcon and IDW, but I really want to do other things now including a creator owned series that Harold Tietjens (AKA Hiro Prime) will be helping me on. I've pitched it to IDW and I don't think they've rejected it yet but they really haven't made a commitment to it either. I might shop it around, I dunno. I'm also helping out former IDW editor Dan Taylor with his own Mech-based series and I'm also hoping to work on another book soon for IDW, I'm doing character designs for it now. TFW2005: Think we’ll ever see Macromasters in print? Don Figueroa: Not a chance, nobody's going to let me do it. TFW2005: Do you plan on revisiting any of your Macromasters designs or plan to implement them into future lines or series? Don Figueroa: Probably not. TFW2005: Are there any plans for a Beast Wars Mega-Litho like your G1 version? Don Figueroa: No. TFW2005: How long did it take you to produce the Generation 1 Lithograph? Don Figueroa: 3-4 weeks, on and off. In between issues of DW's G1 ongoing, that Beast Wars Summer special as well as entries for the G1 Profile books. I'll never forget how horribly hectic that month was. It was something I promised never to do again. TFW2005: How long does it take you to draw a typical comic book page? Don Figueroa: Penciling a page takes me a few hours, mostly around 5-6 hours. But it takes longer now that I've been inking my own stuff, usually all day now. Even when I shorthanded the pencils. For me, inking takes a slow and steady approach lest you want your work covered in Whiteout. TFW2005: What inspired Nova Prime's look? Did you design him on your own or did IDW pitch an idea, which you developed for them? Don Figueroa: The design that eventually became Nova was originally an Optimus Prime concept I did for Hasbro, it's mostly inspired by a lot of other Optimii like RID Prime, PM Prime/God Ginrai. etc. When I was given the task of the Optimus Spotlight there was no full design available for him but an obscure headshot E.J. did for a sequence in Escalation. So I just dug up an old design, replaced the head and viola! Nova Prime is born. TFW2005: How long did it take to make your massive combiner custom? What did you use to create them? Do you have any customs that you've not shared with the community? Don Figueroa: I only did one combiner, took me about a month or so to build. He's called Warmonger. It's made of 1/16" sheets of plexiglass and it was one of my more complexed builds. Every individual robot has a number of articulation points and every piece of the gestalt pieces is built in, like hands, head and feet. The combined form is also very articulated when combined. I recently did a new scratch-built robot and I'm about 30% into it. It'll have a lot of mobility due to the new ball joints I got a hold off. It'll also have working pistons and gears as well as other features (perhaps shocks, if I can find some springs). I don't see it being finished anytime soon since I'm in no rush really, and I only work on it whenever I can. TFW2005: If you could bring back any Transformers villain, like Dark Nova or Tornedron, who would you choose and why? Don Figueroa: I think that's a question more suited to the powers that be, I'm just an illustrator. I never had such an authority. TFW2005: What’s your most memorable moment in working with the Transformers brand as a whole? Don Figueroa: There's just so many, both from the very good and to the very bad. From War Within, my first professional book, to attending my first convention as a pro, to seeing my work on the toy store shelves and comic-shops to the whole nightmare that was Dreamwave in it's death throws, to being overwhelmed by the numbers of different continuity brought upon by the different media and Hasbro annually pushing the reset button. TFW2005: What do you wish to accomplish in the future that you haven’t yet achieved? Don Figueroa: I had hoped to contribute something worthwhile to the Transformers mythos if only for a limited time, like a mini-series or even a one shot, but I was never able to do it, mostly because of bad timing, not fitting with the continuity or whatever. Or maybe they're just terrible, I dunno. But nobody has really said otherwise, just the usual "We don't have any plans for it right now" or "We already have a story planned, sorry" response or nothing at all. But with most of my ideas, hopefully I can salvage and rework it and use it for something else entirely when the opportunity presents itself. TFW2005: Thanks Don! Don Figueroa: You're most welcome and thanks. Don Figueroa Concept Megatron art:  Don Figueroa Concept Decepticon Mech art:  Don Figueroa Concept Decepticon Mech 2 art:  Don Figueroa Generation 1 Megatron Scarface themed art: 
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First Image of Colored Animated Grimlock Robot Mode With More T-Rex Mode Images |
| Posted on 03-10-2008 at 11:16 AM by Tim Formas | |||
 
A TFW2005 member has acquired an image of the robot mode for the colored Animated Autobot Grimlock we reported on this morning. This new image, along with several other pictures of Animated Grimlock in his T-Rex dinosaur mode can be seen by clicking on the image to the left. When viewing the robot mode picture, please keep in mind that the arms are mistransformed along with the location of the T-Rex head and not representative of the full transformation of the toy.
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Botcon 2008 Hasbro Product Panel and Q&A: Updated with Pictures from the Hasbro Display! |
| Posted on 04-26-2008 at 04:09 PM by fosterlager | |||
 
We just got out of the two-hour Hasbro Product Panel and Audience Q&A session and I'm now able to file our TFW2005 report. We have information on the 2008 as-yet-unseen Animated toys, the 2008 Universe releases, a preview of Universe toys for 2009's twenty-five year anniversary of Transformers and much more! Hit the discuss link to start digesting this massive glut of news!Update 6:40 PM - Hasbro put out samples of some of the newly revealed toys in their display case! Check out images of SDCC Skywarp, the new exclusive Movie Packs, as well as Universe Silverbolt, Ironhide and previously unrevealed Transformers Universe Bluestreak (in G1 cartoon accurate deco) and Universe Legends Hound! |
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Universe (Classic 2.0) Ultra-Class Silverbolt Revealed at Australian Toy Fair |
| Posted on 04-04-2008 at 06:22 AM by Tim Formas | |||
Ozformers have posted some sneak peak pictures from the Australian Toy Fair, which is taking place this weekend in Melbourne. Among the figures on display, which were not previously announced or official, are Universe (Classics 2.0) Silverbolt, Animated Rollout Command Optimus Prime, and Marvel Transformers Crossover figures Wolverine, Venom, Spiderman, Human Torch, and Hulk Grey. Ozformers should have more pictures and information later in the day. Meanwhile, you can also see the sneak peak pictures by clicking the Ozformers links above or by clicking on the image to the left.
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Prototype Image of Classics Ultra Magnus Upgrade Set |
| Posted on 02-22-2008 at 10:56 AM by fosterlager | |||
As we previously reported, there is another Classics upgrade kit in the works. This time it's Ultra Magnus who is getting the upgrade. Check out the image found on actoys.net. More info as it becomes available!
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Transformer Movie Ironhide Wallpaper by BMGFX |
| Posted on 05-16-2007 at 07:23 PM by Tony_Bacala | |||
 
2005 Vet BMGFX (formerly unicron) hooked us up with another really cool Transformers Movie Wallpaper. This time, it features Transformers Movie Ironhide to go side by side with his Transformers Movie Blackout piece. There are a ton of Transformers Wallpapers floating around for the Movie, but these custom jobs with slick backgrounds stand out in our opinion. So check out Ironhide and Blackout. Then check out all our Transformers Movie Wallpapers. Enjoy! UPDATE: BMGFX has given us yet another, Transformers Movie StarscreamThanks to 2005 Boards Member BMGFX for the news. |
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Toy Fair 2008 Coverage |
| Posted on 02-17-2008 at 04:05 PM by Tony_Bacala | |||
 LATEST UPDATES TFW2005 Toy Fair 2008 Images are going online now. Check them out here: Toy Fair 2008 Images. 1. Wizard Universe has updated with color pictures of the 2008 Wave 1 Transformers Universe (Classics 2.0) including the previously unseen Voyager Class Blaster (Cybertron Soundwave repaint) and Heavy Duty (Cybertron Quickmix repaint) 2. 2:49pm: Universe Galvatron - turns into a tank, orange arm cannon, G1 cartoon color scheme Animated Jazz, hood is the chest (G1 style), G1 colors 3. 3:21pm: Official Hasbro cookies! 4. 4:28pm: Universe Deluxe Galvatron Robot Mode Universe Deluxe Galvatron Tank Mode 5. 5:52pm: The Transformers Collector's Club Members Only section updates with exclusive Toy Fair coverage, including the first pictures of the Animated Activators and Robots Heroes Arcee VS Rumble! 6. Sunday 3.45PM: New Transformers Busts! Arcee Ratchet Ironhide 7. Sunday 4:15PM: More busts, and Revoltech Hot Rod and Starscream! Grimlock Bust Hot Rod & Unicron stature Revoltech Hot Rod Rear View Revoltech Starscream 8. Sunday 5:05PM: Transformers Cushions! Available in Autobot and Decepticon styles! You can also check out all the latest information updates all in one place here: Toy Fair 2008 Coverage. Feel free to jump into the discussion here: Official Toy Fair 2008 Discussion. Official Toy Fair 2008 Press Releases NEW 2008 TRANSFORMERS TOYS DELIVER “MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE” HASBRO “ROLLS OUT” LINE OF TOYS BASED ON CARTOON NETWORK’S NEW ANIMATED TRANSFORMERS SERIES Hasbro Unveils Innovative New Toys, Games and Entertainment Experiences at Toy Fair 2008 For all event updates click here: Toy Fair 2008 Coverage. |
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Transformers The Movie 20th Anniversary DVD Review |
| Posted on 10-23-2006 at 08:22 AM by Joe Moore | |||
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When Sony announced they were re-releasing the Transformers Movie on DVD for the 20th Anniversary, many fans were skeptical. Most felt that, through various other releases by companies like Rhino and Metrodome, that there was little left to offer from another release. As I would find out first hand, Sony was out to prove that fans hadn’t seen anything when it comes to the original movie. Movie Released in 1986 to a resounding thud at the box office, the Transformer Movie has become a cult hit among animation fans and a classic among Transformers fans. The storied history of this movie, from its production, to the numerous versions to appear in video form, could fill a short novel. The main purpose of the film was to wipe the slate clean. Remove the original characters to make way for the next year’s worth of figures. Little did the production team know the immediate and long term impact their decisions would have, not only on fans, but on other popular toy properties. Many of the changes are chronicled in some of the features on this release, especially in the fan commentary. For those new to the film, it is meant to take place 20 years after the second season. The Autobots are losing the war. The Decepticons completely control Cybertron, and the Autobots are attempting to mount a comeback. The movie opens with the Decepticons decimating the original Autobots and using their ship to infiltrate the Autobot base on Earth. An epic battle ensues, and Autobot leader Optimus Prime faces off against Decepticon leader Megatron for the final time. The movie also introduces us to a new terror by the name of Unicron. Unicron is a planet eater whose true intentions are never revealed in the film. We only know what he fears…the Autobot Matrix of Leadership. Unicron recruits a group of fatally wounded Decepticons, including Megatron to hunt down and destroy the Matrix as well as anyone who posses it. This all leads a final showdown between all Transformers and Unicron as he attempts to destroy Cybertron. The Transformers movie was like no other animated film of the time. Gritty, mean and filled with a sense of a real war, Transformers went on to alienate many of the children it was meant to cater to. But as time moved on, those children grew up and grew to appreciate what the film ultimately accomplished. Many people can look through the numerous flaws and poorly paced middle to see a film they can watch over and over again. Score: 8 out of 10 Video Format and Quality Sony went to the vaults to find an original 35mm print of the film. What they found was a theatrical reel of the film. Something every prior license holder was looking for and something thought to not even exist anymore. They used this print to fully restore and remaster the film to exactly how it was presented in theaters 20 years ago. Disc 1 contains the theatrical widescreen version of the film. Presented in an anamorphic 1.85:1 ratio, and enhanced for 16x9 televisions. For those with 16x9 HDTV’s, the film fills out the full screen. Disc 2 contains a 4:3 Fullscreen version of the film. My initial thought was that it was cropped from the full screen. However, when I did detailed screen caps of the Rhino and Sony side-by-side, I was wrong. The fullscreen from Sony actually shows a hair more than the Rhino version. It is most noticable when looking at the dead Wheeljack and Windcharger. My apologies for any confusion. The video quality is pristine in every sense of the word. There are no scratches or pops visible. Film grain is greatly reduced and is nearly non-existent. The color and contrast are the best of any release ever. The Rhino release suffered from being too dark and the Metrodome reconstructed version suffered from being too light and blown out. The Sony release has nearly perfect contrasting. The color adjustments are also impressive. Some deeper reds come off slightly pinkish in nature, but it’s hardly noticeable. The remastering if this print results in a vivid presentation. Simply put, this is the best this film has ever looked. Score: 9 out of 10 Sound Quality The film is presented in English with 5.1 Surround and 2.0 Stereo. The 5.1 track is mixed quite well and is a better sound presentation than the previous Rhino release. The 2.0 Stereo sounds crisp and clear as well. While nothing stands out in the audio department, it gets the job done and really enhances the enjoyment for those with 5.1 capable systems. Score: 8 out of 10 Packaging The DVD comes in a clear clamshell case with 2 disc flaps inside. The packaged DVD has a really nice lenticular print that moves from and Season 2 centric group to a Season 3 centric group. An insert comes with the DVD showing a few pages of the upcoming IDW Publishing comic adaptation of the film. Each DVD is adorned in artwork. Disc 1 shows Unicron while Disc 2 shows the Matrix. The clear clamshell case allows artwork to show through from the cover. All art is done by IDW Publishing fan favorite artist Don Figueroa with coloring by Josh Burcham. The artwork is crisp and clean and meant to reflect the style of the film. It’s an overall great presentation showing how much care Sony put into this release. Score: 8 out of 10 Extras The extras are where this disc really stands out above any other. No other release has gone through such great lengths to provide something never seen by the fans. The fact that Sony reached out to the fan community for help in this release shows how much they wanted this to be a great disc. Disc 1 contains: - Audio Commentary with Director Nelson Shin, Story Consultant Flint Dille, and Voice Actor Susan Blu. A commentary of this nature was long overdue for this film. The history of this film was so full of great stories and it was great to finally hear them. The commentary is, for the most part, fun and informative. The one major downfall is that English is clearly not Nelson Shin’s first language and it made some of his dialogue hard to make out. But he does share some interesting aspects about what effects were used for what scenes. - First ever Fan Commentary The group consisted of myself (Joe Moore), Tony Bacala (credited as Alex Weiner), J.E. (Rik) Alvarez and Paul Hitchens. Click Here for a detailed breakdown of this featurette. - Autobot Matrix of Knowledge A fun Pop Up Video style presentation that plays with the film showing fun “facts” and trivia. It’s silly and fun and worth watching once for a laugh. - Original Theatrical Trailer and TV Spots- Photo Gallery The gallery is relatively small, but shows some great images. It contains some of the character model sheets, some concept art and some classic movie memorabilia. - Cinex and Credit Test This group of test animation reels showed some of the lighting and color tests. It also showed the early tests of the credits and the effects used for them. It’s always fun to see things like this as it gives some insight into how things were done. - Scramble City For the first time ever, Scramble City is officially released in North America. Unfortunately Sony was unable to secure the rights to the audio portion of the release. Instead of scrapping this extra, Sony called in 2 of the fan commentators, Tony Bacala and Rik. Alvarez to do a commentary to explain what this piece of film is. Tony and Rik do an admirable job on the commentary, keeping pace with the action and explaining the significance of the film - Transformer 2007 Teaser Trailer and Sneak Peek The trailer is the same one from Summer 2006. The sneak peek shows some footage from the film interspersed with comments from Michael Bay, Steven Spielberg and writers Roberto Orchi and Alex Kurtzman. The footage itself shows a lot of things blowing up. However there are a couple of quick, yet interesting glimpses. One shows a miniature model of an ice cave with a human staring at something. The other interesting piece shows 2 quick glimpses of a computer screen. Each glimpse shows a brief shot of a wire frame for 2 different Transformers. It’s an nice addition to the disc, but is very short and doesn’t show enough to really make an impact on those on the fence about the release. - Trailer for Everquest 2 videogame - Trailer for the release of this DVD - Trailer announcing the release of G1 on DVD by Sony in 2007 Disc 2 contains: - Active Autobot Trivia Game - Featurettes – Death of Optimus Prime, Cast and Characters and a Q and A All feature the same group like Nelson Shin and Flint Dille. Each featurette contains info and insight not widely known before. Especially the Cast and character featurette. To hear what Nelson Shin originally thought of Orson Welles’ lines was very enlightening. Each one is definitely worth multiple viewings. - Original Promotional Trailer with Commentary by Paul Hitchens This is the widely popular original promo trailer. The trailer features alternate and unfinished footage, such as a Diaclone colored Ultra Magnus. Paul does an excellent job explaining the differences and what was actually used in the final film. - Animated Story Boards These story boards, compiled by Paul Hitchens, give some insight into the early stages of production of the film. The first 2 line up to scenes in the film. The third one shows the deleted scene of Ultra Magnus pulling up with Tracks , Red Alert and others taking down Devastator. As the Autobots flee, Red Alert is shot in the back and killed. These are worth watching again and again as they are well put together. - Test, Deleted and Alternate Footage with Commentary by Paul Hitchens This is probably the most anticipated feature on the disc. This is a group of reels found in the vault of various test animations. Included are a few alternate backgrounds for animations and the first ever deleted scene found for the Transformers movie. After Astrotrain leaves Autobot city, the camera pans over to show the Autobots running to a fallen Optimus Prime. While the footage itself isn’t too exciting, it is exciting to know that deleted footage actually exists. - U.S. and Japanese Toy Commercials A great addition marred by poor video quality on many of the commercial. While it’s great to have, it is a shame that the video quality is so bad on some of these. - Scramble City Commercials These are much better than the other commercials and another great addition to the set. Shows the various toy commercials for toys released in the Scramble City packaging. Overall the features make this set a must purchase. No other company has gone to such great lengths to make their Transformers Movie disc something memorable. Many of the features are worth sitting through multiple times. Score: 10 out of 10 Overall The Transformers the Movie 20th Anniversary DVD is a must buy for all Transformers fans, regardless of prior purchases. The video is crisp and clean, the features are well laid out, easy to access and enhance the experience of the film. If this disc is a taste of things to come from Sony, then the Transformers DVD license is in very capable hands. Score: 9 out of 10 |
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New Animated Grimlock Images with Comparison Reference |
| Posted on 03-17-2008 at 12:53 PM by Super_Megatron | |||
Peaugh comes through once again with new images of the highly anticipated Transformers Animated Autobot Grimlock toy. These high quality images give a great look of this toy as well as show a size comparison with the deluxe version of Transformers Animated Optimus Prime.
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Botcon Comic Preview (APRIL FOOLS!) and More Guests Announced This Week |
| Posted on 03-31-2008 at 07:55 PM by fosterlager | |||
The Transformers Collectors' Club homepage has posted a teaser image from the Botcon 2008 convention comic. They also announce there will be a three-page preview of the comic on Botcon.com later this week, along with another announcement regarding the 'con guest list. With only 25 days until Botcon 2008, more great news is just around the corner and we will keep you posted!UPDATE: The preview pages have been found on the Botcon website. View them by clicking the preview image. Thanks to Munkeefist for the Nightbeat-esque detective work! UPDATE 2: The Collector's Club has revealed this as an April Fool's Joke. |
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Pictures and Summary for Animated Episode 25 "Autoboot Camp" (Spoilers) |
| Posted on 05-07-2008 at 09:03 AM by Tim Formas | |||
2005 Boards member magmatron has come through again, taking some screenshots of the latest Animated episode, "Autoboot Camp," to air on MBC 3 in the Middle East. Check out the attached photos by clicking the thumbnail to the left and read the summary of the episode by clicking the Discuss button. As a reminder, be aware that the attachments and discussion thread contains spoilers!
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Official Images Of Upcoming Transformers Animated Figures |
| Posted on 04-27-2008 at 03:24 PM by REDLINE | |||
Hasbro has updated their official website with pictures of some of the upcoming Transformers: Animated toys, including Ultra Magnus, Sentinel Prime, Elite Guard Bumblebee, and Swoop. To view the original press release, click HERE. To view all the mirrored images, click the thumbnail to the left, or click the title of this entry. To discuss this topic, click the button below.
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Official Images of Animated Leader-Class Bulkhead and Megatron Arm Blaster |
| Posted on 02-26-2008 at 09:01 AM by Tim Formas | |||
TFW2005 has received official images of several upcoming Transformers Animated releases that are marked for European release. Several images of Leader-Class Bulkhead's robot mode as well as images of a previously unannouced Megatron Arm Blaster can be seen by clicking on the image to the left.
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NEW 2008 TRANSFORMERS TOYS DELIVER “MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE” |
| Posted on 02-14-2008 at 04:01 PM by Super_Megatron | |||
NEW 2008 TRANSFORMERS TOYS DELIVER “MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE” EXPERIENCE FOR FANS OF LAST YEAR’S BLOCKBUSTER MOVIEBoth Kids and Collectors Will Love New Line-Up of ‘ROBOTS IN DISGUISE’ PAWTUCKET, R.I., (February 2008) – In 2008, Hasbro will build on the buzz generated by last year’s blockbuster TRANSFORMERS movie by offering a variety of new products in both the TRANSFORMERS Movie and TRANSORMERS Universe segments. This Spring, fans of the blockbuster TRANSFORMERS movie, can find new versions of their favorite big-screen characters as well as all-new characters in the TRANSFORMERS MOVIE ALLSPARK POWER segment. The ALLSPARK POWER theme brings new TRANSFORMERS characters to life and gives existing characters more power for kids of all ages. Also, new assortments include MOVIE SCREEN BATTLES and ALLSPARK BLASTERS that enable kids and fans to relive their favorite scenes from the film again and again. In the Fall, Hasbro will introduce Transformers Universe, a new “world of” Transformers segment that celebrates the nearly 25-year heritage of the brand. The Universe segment will include new Classics assortments, as well as Robot Heroes. Inspired by the look and spirit of the original figures, the Transformers Universe Classic line features all new, realistically-styled versions of classic TRANSFORMERS characters. Advances in design and technology allow Hasbro to redesign some of the most beloved characters for today’s kids, while giving fans a chance to relive their childhood with the most realistic AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS figures available. TRANSFORMERS universe products Universe CLASSICS Deluxe assortment (Approximate Retail price: $9.99; Ages: 5 & up; Available: Fall) Fans of all ages will enjoy these realistically-styled vehicles and key characters from all parts of the Transformers lore. All figures come with the authentic TRANSFORMERS action that enables them to change from vehicle mode to robot mode, and some include additional features such as firing projectiles. Universe CLASSICS Ultra assortment (Approximate Retail price: $26.99; Ages: 5 & up; Available: Fall) Only the newly designed ULTRA scale is big enough to hold POWERGLIDE and ONSLAUGHT! Featuring all new molds, lights and sounds in both modes, these Ultra scale figures provide action packed play for TRANSFORMERS fans of all ages. Universe Robot Heroes (Approximate Retail price: $5.99; Ages: 3 & up; Available: Fall) ROBOT HEROES also pays tribute to the rich history of the TRANSFOMERS brand. This cute, exaggerated-form style of TRANSFORMERS will highlight favorite characters from various TRANSFORMERS lore including G1 and BEAST WARS. A total of ten 2-packs will be released this Fall. TRANSFORMERS MOVIE products MOVIE SCREEN BATTLES (Approximate Retail price: $19.99; Ages: 5 & up; Available: Now) Capture memorable moments from the film with the MOVIE SCREEN BATTLES! These movie scene battle packs include everything fans need to recreate the most intense, dramatic scenes from the TRANSFORMERS movie. Each pack includes a fully converting deluxe scale figure and several molded characters that are either human or TRANSFORMERS characters from the live-action movie. The action figures come packaged in battle-ready stances and surrounded by battle scene images from the movie. TRANSFORMERS MOVIE DELUXE assortment (Approximate Retail price: $9.99; Ages: 5 & up; Available: Now, with additional waves through Spring 2008) The fun and excitement continue with the 2008 ALLSPARK POWER assortment of deluxe figures based on the TRANSFOMERS Movie. Through an updated new paint scheme, on-screen favorites such as BUMBLEBEE, will have ALLSPARK POWER running through their veins. The assortment also features newly-created TRANSFORMERS characters such as STOCKADE and LANDMINE. All figures come with the authentic TRANSFORMERS action that enables them to change from vehicle mode to robot mode, and some include additional features such as firing projectiles. TRANSFORMERS MOVIE LEADER assortment (Approximate Retail price: $39.99; Ages: 5 & up; Available: Now OPTIMUS PRIME and other popular TRANSFORMERS characters from the movie are represented in these Leader scale figures, which feature lights and sounds in both vehicle AND robot mode. Figures include ALLSPARK POWER versions of NIGHTWATCH OPTIMUS PRIME and DEEP DESERT BRAWL. New premium deco versions of OPTIMUS PRIME, with an all new head and sword sculpt, and MEGATRON, will also be available. ALLSPARK BLASTER assortment (Approximate Retail price: $19.99; Ages: 5 & up; Available: March 2008) Finally, electronic blaster play is MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE! The new Ratchet and Bumblebee blasters come with electronic lights and sounds that mimic the conversion from arm to blaster -- just like the characters in the 2007 blockbuster movie. One pull of the trigger and the blasters change from one mode to another, making AUTOBOT-in-training kids ready to battle the DECEPTICONS in a snap. In addition to the product listed above, HPG, the licensing division of Hasbro, alongside more than 230 licensees supporting the TRANSFORMERS brand, continue to launch highly innovative and hip lifestyle goods into the global market in a multitude of product categories including apparel, electronics, publishing, food and beverage, paper products, domestics, health and beauty, and cards/stationery. Additionally, the TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED licensing program is well underway, as HPG is working with more than 50 companies to bring goods to market in 2008 About TRANSFORMERS First introduced in 1984 by Hasbro and Takara as a toy line, TRANSFORMERS has become a global phenomenon inspiring comic books, video games, animated series, films and a convention dedicated to TRANSFORMERS collectors. For more information on Hasbro’s TRANSFORMERS toy line and the live-action feature film, please visit www.transformers.com and www.transformersmovie.com. About HASBRO Hasbro (NYSE: HAS) is a worldwide leader in children’s and family leisure time entertainment products and services, including the design, manufacture and marketing of games and toys ranging from traditional to high-tech. Both internationally and in the U.S., its PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, TIGER and WIZARDS OF THE COAST brands and products provide the highest quality and most recognizable play experiences in the world. |
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HASBRO “ROLLS OUT” LINE OF TOYS BASED ON CARTOON NETWORK’S NEW ANIMATED TRANSFORMERS SERIES |
| Posted on 02-14-2008 at 03:30 PM by Super_Megatron | |||
HASBRO “ROLLS OUT” LINE OF TOYS BASED ON CARTOON NETWORK’S NEW ANIMATED TRANSFORMERS SERIESTRANSFORMERS ANIMATED action figures and toys engage a new generation of young fans PAWTUCKET, R.I., (February 2008) – The TRANSFORMERS brand returns to its origin as an animated series in 2008 with the debut of the new TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED series on Cartoon Network. And Hasbro helps kids take the excitement of the new series into the playroom with a full line of great new TRANSFORMERS products. The new TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED toy line features an array of characters from the series that will appeal to both young and long-time fans alike. Highlights of the line include Animated styled action figures, ROLL OUT COMMAND OPTIMUS PRIME and BATTLE BLASTERS, along with the SHIFT TECH OPTIMUS PRIME handheld game. Co-produced by Cartoon Network Studios, the new animated series is set in Detroit in the near future and airs on Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m. (ET/PT). The good-guy AUTOBOTS have an unlikely guide through Earth society … the brash, energetic 8-year-old girl named Sari Sumdac, who helps the robots establish a headquarters in an old abandoned auto parts plant and becomes an honorary AUTOBOT by enlightening the “ROBOTS IN DISGUISE” on such mysteries of Earth like mega malls, and basic ‘hanging out.’ TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED products Supreme Assortment – Roll out Command Optimus Prime (Approximate retail price: $49.99; Ages: 5 & up; Available: Fall) This imposing action figure is the largest incarnation ever of the AUTOBOT leader OPTIMUS PRIME. Equipped with “Auto-Spin Conversion Technology,” ROLL OUT COMMAND OPTIMUS PRIME begins to morph from vehicle to robot as he rolls along the floor. The AUTOBOT leader comes to life with a moving mouth, sounds, and speech from the cartoon. Also included is a toy replica of the double-bladed power axe seen in the TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED series. TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED LEADER assortment (Approximate retail price: $39.99; Ages 5 & up; Available: June 22, 2008 followed by an additional wave in the Fall) These larger-than-life ROBOTS IN DISGUISE help kids recreate the fun, energy and excitement they experience from watching Transformers: Animated on the Cartoon Network. Featuring a variety of the show’s most exciting characters, the Animated LEADER robot figures have working lights and sounds and morph into cool vehicles. Featured characters in this assortment include Bulkhead, Megatron, and Ultra Magnus. SHIFT TECH OPTIMUS PRIME GAME (Approximate retail price: $19.99; Ages: 6& up; Available: June 22, 2008) An interactive TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED gaming experience, this handheld game features multiple levels that allow players to explore the world of the new TV series first-hand. With one fluid motion, players can change the shape of the game controller and instantly go from robot-mode to vehicle-mode on screen or visa versa. The SHIFT TECH OPTIMUS PRIME game features 15 games and a database of key TRANSFORMERS robots from the show. POWER BOTS ASSORTMENT - CYBER SPEED BUMBLEBEE. (Approximate retail price: $19.99 ; Ages: 4+; Available: Fall) Designed to enable easy play for younger fans, CYBER SPEED BUMBLEBEE is a 12-inch robot-only version of fan favorite character, BUMBLEBEE and features robot stomping sounds, battle sounds and phrases! CYBER SPEED BUMBLEBEE stomps and then rolls on his back in one easy step. TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED OPTIMUS PRIME VS. MEGATRON: THE BATTLE BEGINS TWO PACK WITH DVD (Approximate retail price: $19.99; Ages: 5 & Up; Available: June 2008) Designed to introduce kids to the new world of Transformers: Animated, this two-pack includes OPTIMUS PRIME and MEGATRON figures posed in battle-ready action stances with over-sized weapons. Also included is “The Battle Begins” DVD that allows kids to preview the new cartoon and become familiar with the expanded TRANSFORMERS fantasy. TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED DELUXE and VOYAGER assortments (Approximate retail price: $9.99 and $19.99 respectively; Ages: 5 & Up; Available: June 22, 2008, with additional waves throughout 2008) Figures in the TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED DELUXE and VOYAGER assortment feature character conversion that mirrors conversions in the new TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED series. Both assortments feature a variety of characters with exciting battle weapons and firing projectiles. BATTLE BLASTER: Optimus Prime (Approximate retail price: 34.99; Ages: 5 & up; Available: Fall) This next generation of Battle Blasters allows you to bring Optimus Prime to life. A seamless conversion from vehicle mode to signature weapon, BATTLE BLATER OPTIMUS PRIME not only features electronic lights and battle sounds in both vehicle and blaster mode, but it also has speech direct from the animated series. In addition to the product listed above, HPG, the licensing division of Hasbro, alongside more than 230 licensees supporting the TRANSFORMERS brand, continue to launch highly innovative and hip lifestyle goods into the global market in a multitude of product categories including apparel, electronics, publishing, food and beverage, paper products, domestics, health and beauty, and cards/stationery. Additionally, the TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED licensing program is well underway, as HPG is working with more than 50 companies to bring goods to market in 2008 About Cartoon Network Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com), currently seen in more than 91 million U.S. homes and 160 countries around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s ad-supported cable service offering the best in original, acquired and classic animated entertainment for kids and families. Overnight from 11 p.m.-6 a.m. (ET, PT) Sunday-Thursday, Cartoon Network shares its channel space with Adult Swim, a late-night destination showcasing original and acquired animation for young adults 18-34. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world. About HASBRO Hasbro (NYSE: HAS) is a worldwide leader in children’s and family leisure time entertainment products and services, including the design, manufacture and marketing of games and toys ranging from traditional to high-tech. Both internationally and in the U.S., its PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, TIGER and WIZARDS OF THE COAST brands and products provide the highest quality and most recognizable play experiences in the world. |
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Japanese Hobby Magazine Scans for January 2008 |
| Posted on 01-28-2008 at 07:18 AM by Tim Formas | |||
Scans of the Transformers-related items from various Japanese Hobby Magazines have surfaced. Featured in these scans are mostly Generation One related figures, but also includes several movie and Transformers Henkei (Japanese Classics) items. Among the items shown are Revoltech Starscream, Revoltech Hot Rodimus, Encore Sky Lynx, Encore Meister (Jazz), Masterpiece Starscream (USA Edition), the first six figures from the Henkei line, and various upcoming movie line figures. Click either the news title above or the Discuss button below to view all ten page scans!
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Transformers Movie 2 Has Been Greenlit |
| Posted on 06-28-2007 at 06:55 PM by KidDynamite | |||
Multiple reports are coming in that tonight on Entertainment Tonight it was reported that a sequel to the Transformers movie has already been greenlit. No additional details are available yet at this time, but stay tuned for more as we get them.
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More Transformers Heroes News |
| Posted on 10-05-2006 at 03:17 PM by Tony_Bacala | |||
 Transformer World 2005 has learned a bit more info on the upcoming Transformers series "Transformers Heroes". As we know, the auditions are taking place in Los Angeles now. The company handling the casting is none other than Susan Blu's Blupka Productions. Susan Blu voiced Arcee in the original G1 movie and cartoon, and also was behind the voice direction for Beast Wars. Also of note, the Optimus Prime character is younger than the rest of the cast, and is described as a Fire Truck. The agents are looking for a voice similar to a "Young Tom Hanks" for Prime. Megatron is being casted with a voice similar to Jeremy Irons aka "Scar" from the Lion King. Since this seems to be a US produced show, with voice acting in LA rather than Canada taking place, let's hope some fan favorite VAs return. If Prime is indeed a Fire Truck, RID Prime VA Neil Kaplan would be the obvious choice, he is as close to Peter Cullen as you can get without a clone. Wally Wingert from RID continues to work in the industry heavily, and would be a great addition, possibly as Bumblebee. And let's not forget that now this is in LA, industry legend Frank Welker (G1 Megatron, Soundwave, etc) would be able to join the cast as, well any of them probably. Hopefully with Susan Blu, an American voice cast, and G1 names galore (see below), we will have the first well done show since Beast Wars. |
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Official Photos of Movie Premium Series Bumblebee |
| Posted on 02-07-2008 at 02:10 PM by fosterlager | |||
TFW2005 has received official stock photos of Transformers Movie Concept Camaro Premium Edition Bumblebee. He is scheduled for wave 10, to be released this March, as previously reported here. Click the thumbnail to see all the photos!
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