Ha, they've certainly evolved since I last looked, well hopefully they contribute good stuff to the show.

Basically what Depeche said, it doesn't instill me with much faith.

 

Sequel or Reboot then?

 

Anybody know when they\'re going to showcase the new figures? I\'m eager to see what\'s new.

 

Seems 2022 is the most likely date for the next TF movie now that all fo the 2021 dates been taken unless they add an additional date, which they could

Yeah, based on some MLP leaks (which included unfinished episodes for Season 8), G5 is supposed to start next year and part of the G5 lineup is a movie and there are concenpt for how Twilight and the others will look in the reboot. But time will tell, for all we know Hasbro may intend in keeping the G4 incarnation for a little longer.

 

Well for all we know this could be a reboot movie that's apart of the G4 or G5 lines and it's just a movie line and will be in the Hasbro Cinematic Universe, or it's what you guys said.

 

Yeah you're not wrong, media takes time to make. But Hasbro should have enough foresight at this point to schedule a show to coincide with their toyline since they're in complete control of the property. This isn't Marvel surprising Hasbro with a new movie that they have to scramble to make figures for. And I don't think many fans want to end up buying a main character off ebay because the toy has been off shelves for 12-18 months.

I'm still glad they're making the show. I just think a Q2 2019 launch makes way more sense and a vague 2020 launch date feels like a lack of planning on their part.

 

I am SO HYPED for this.
The pre-order for Ecto-1 was exciting, but I'm really stoked for this "See Now Buy Now" trend.

 

WFC Trilogy, Netflix. After the amazing Voltron, there is no other animation studio I would want to tackle this.

Also, "Trilogy"...does that bring hope for a proper 3rd and final video game in the series?

 

When will the actual product presentation start?

 

Netflix... isn't an animation studio, and War For Cybertron is the new toyline trilogy, a la Prime Wars. Siege is the first year of it and as a whole it's unrelated to the game series.

 

Thanks! Toy Fairs are always exciting, mainly due to the coverage you guys are giving us  

 

Wow, someone is a party pooper today aren't they.

But I'll clarify since you are being retentive about my comment. After Voltron, Dreamworks would be the perfect animation studio for this.

WFC toyline is definitely inspired by the video games, where do you think the title and concept comes from? So as someone who enjoyed the first two games in the series, I am happy to hope for a possible third game as a tie-in to the animated series.

Plus, what do you know about the animated series? It was just announced today. The story could take some plot lines from the game, depending on who is writing it, how much creative control they have and where they take their inspiration from. It could also be something entirely different.

And if you think I was completely unaware of a new toyline called War For Cybertron, seeing as I am a member of a Transformers forum, you must simply be out to be an obnoxious poster. But I digress...good day sir.

 

Earliest release would be 2022. Unless they start filming by summer or fall, post production processes would put the film in 2022 at the earliest.
It'd be a rush job if it was ready by 2021 unless it's a Christmas release for 2021. But even that's cutting it too close.

In production, means art steps and scripting steps now. Not starting filming. From first day of filming, then a release is usually approximately 2 years out(depending on how long filming takes to then post production and final tweaks). So 2022. Christmas 2021 at the earliest.

 

The WFC cartoon is being made by Rooster Teeth and Polygon Pictures.

 

Huh. It sounds like they're making a big push for Transformers, but it feels like the world is passing us by in some form or another. I hope their investment and gamble work out. My wallet and body are ready.

 

Interesting, I just read that on the main post for the series. Looking over their track record, I don't have a problem with Polygon Pictures animation. It will also come down to the writing and storytelling, which was just as important with Voltron.

 

Rooster Teeth and Polygon? I'm in.