February 28, 2009

iGear TF-001 Head Sculpt WIP image

Filed under: Toy News — Transformers News @ 6:38 pm
s250 has found pictures of the iGear City Commander head sculpt that will be part of their upgrade kit that will include a head, new gun, a sword as well as shoulder missiles

Re: iGear TF-001 WIP image

GM Slashes Marketing Budget

Filed under: Uncategorized — Transformers News @ 4:55 pm
Autoblog reports that car manufacturer General Motors plans to cut their North American marketing budget by $800 million dollars.

What this means is that there will be no big marketing push for Transformers Revenge of The Fallen like we saw with the original movie. General Motors is said to have spent in the tens of millions on advertising related initiatives in 2007 for just Transformers alone and now will no longer be able to afford such actions.

Read the entire entry by clicking here.

*TFCON Exclusive* Powered Commander by FansProject!

Filed under: Uncategorized — Transformers News @ 9:48 am
FansProject showed off a custom make prototype for their City Commander upgrade set for Classics Ultra Magnus in Power Convoy colours last year at TFCon. This version became a big hit and many fans requested it to be made as a real set. Guess what FansÜroject just announced that at this years TFCon they will be selling the armour in that colour scheme as a TFCon exclusive!
Please Click here for details.

Here is a preview image of Henkei Convoy with the Armour:

*TFCON Exclusive* Powered Commander by FansProject!

Stay tuned to seibertron.com for all your Transformers related news!

Transformers Animated Season 3 Airdate Revealed!

Filed under: Cartoon News — Transformers News @ 3:23 am
At long last, the official airdate for the third and final season of the Transformers Animated cartoon has been revealed!

This has been discovered by TFormers.com. In which they not only describe when the airdate is, but so much more:

"The 'Robots in Disguise' are back for a third season on Cartoon Network, starting with 'TransWarped,' a 90-minute special movie event on Saturday, March 14, at 8 a.m. (ET, PT). Based on the beloved 1980's toys, TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED is set on Earth in the near future in Detroit. The story begins when the alien TRANSFORMERS are thrust into a world populated by humans and automatons. As visitors to Earth, the TRANSFORMERS-OPTIMUS PRIME, BUMBLEBEE, PROWL, BULKHEAD and RATCHET-work in the human world, interacting with the "natives" in exciting and humorous ways. Following the AUTOBOTS across the galaxy to their new home is the megalomaniacal MEGATRON and his army of ruthless DECEPTICONS, a brutal race of war-mongering robots who seek to use the ALLSPARK as their ultimate weapon of destruction!

- Saturday, March 14: 'TransWarped' - As Sari and Sumdac deal with the fallout from her shocking discovery, the Autobots try to contact Cybertron to warn them of the traitor in their midst. Meanwhile, Megatron inadvertently stumbles upon a new plan to take over Cybertron, where an increasingly desperate Longarm attempts to cover his tracks.

-Saturday, March 21: 'Where is Thy Sting?' - A crazed Wasp finds his way to Earth to exact his revenge on Bumblebee... but he doesn't count on the Elite Guard following him.

- Saturday, March 28 : 'Five Servos of Doom' - Sentinel has incredible success capturing fugitive Decepticons, leading Prowl to suspect he's getting help."

BotCon is 60% sold out after 2 days

Filed under: Uncategorized — Transformers News @ 1:43 am
Botcon has updated its website with very important information for those of you planning on getting the 2009 Convention set. Here it is:


http://www.botcon.com/BotCon09/

Update 2/27/09

After 48 hours of availability, the BotCon Convention sets are over 60% sold-out!

We increased production numbers significantly from last year.

Even so, the demand for this year's set is out pacing last year.

Don't delay in getting your order to us.

Watch for pictures of Scourge next week!

Also note that the Thursday class is now sold out.




This set is selling at a ridiculously faster rate than last years "Shattered Glass" set. If you want to get this set, better make preparations fast.

February 27, 2009

New Images of ROTF Leader-Class Optimus Prime & Megatron

Filed under: Auctions, Movie News, Toy News — Transformers News @ 8:53 pm
Two new auctions have surfaced for the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Optimus Prime and Megatron figures. These auctions showcase in-package images as well as our first look at the head sculpt for the Leader-class Megatron.

See the auction for Optimus Prime by clicking here.

See the auction for Megatron by clicking here.

UPDATE: More new images, including photos of both vehicle modes, can be seen on The-Arker.com by clicking here

New Images of ROTF Leader-Class Prime ;amp; Megatron

New Images of ROTF Leader-Class Prime ;amp; Megatron

New Images of ROTF Leader-Class Prime ;amp; Megatron

New Images of ROTF Leader-Class Prime ;amp; Megatron

New Images of ROTF Leader-Class Prime ;amp; Megatron

New Images of ROTF Leader-Class Prime ;amp; Megatron

New Images of ROTF Leader-Class Prime ;amp; Megatron

New Images of ROTF Leader-Class Prime ;amp; Megatron

New Images of ROTF Leader-Class Prime ;amp; Megatron

First Pictures of Henkei Thrust

Filed under: Toy News — Transformers News @ 3:03 pm
http://ameblo.jp/ganbo-store/entry-10214972536.html

http://stat.ameba.jp/user_images/6d/7a/10145834456.jpg

http://stat.ameba.jp/user_images/e3/60/10145834466.jpg

Ganbo store exclusive.

It looks as though the release of this toy is sooner than expected.

In-Box Images of Disney Label Mickey Mouse Optimus Prime

Filed under: Toy News — Transformers News @ 7:32 am
Seibertron member Arlin has brought to our attention that The-Arker.com has posted pics of Disney Label Convoy in box images.

Re: New Box Images of Mickey Mouse Optimus Prime
Re: New Box Images of Mickey Mouse Optimus Prime

See more detailed pictures here.

Transformers Mosaic: “No Surprises Here.”

Filed under: Comic Book News, Site Articles — Transformers News @ 5:53 am
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:
Transformers Mosaic: ;quot;No Surprises Here.;quot;

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.

Transformers Mosaic FAQ, click here

NO SURPRISES HERE

Story by;
Josh ;#x201C;Richter;#x201D; van Reyk

Art by;
Aric Huftles

Colors by;
John-Paul ;#x201C;Wordmongerer;#x201D; Bove

Letters by;
Franco ;#x201C;Me Grimlock;#x201D; Villa

Transformers Mosaic: ;quot;No Surprises Here.;quot;

New ROTF Robot Heroes

Filed under: Toy News — Transformers News @ 5:53 am
Seibertron member s250 has found pictures of several of the upcoming ROTF Robot Heroes items.

They are
Sideswipe vs Sideways
Optimus Prime vs Blackout
Mudflap vs Rampage
Bumblebee vs Long Haul
Autobot Springer vs Starscream
Autobot Skids vs Megaton

See all of the images here
Get Adobe Flash playerPlugin by wpburn.com wordpress themes