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Transformers Spotlight: Hoist Preview

Transformers Spotlight: Hoist Preview

FACE OFF - HOIST has always managed to fade into the background: until now. Trapped on an alien planet with a narcissist, half a scientist and a creature that may or may not turn into a catapult, the Lost Light's mild-mannered maintenance engineer must confront the five most dangerous DECEPTICONS ever. Check out the preview by clicking here.
Sneak Peek - Transformers: Beast Hunters #1

Sneak Peek - Transformers: Beast Hunters #1

Dinobots - Beast Hunters takes place after the Rage of the Dinobots mini-series. Remember to pre-order the issues with your local comic shop to get the exclusive covers! Mairghread Scott, co-writer for the upcoming IDW Transformers: Beast Hunters comic mini-series, has tweeted a sneak preview of the first issue which you can view here.
Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye #16 Review

Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye #16 Review

Funeral - The battle for the Lost Light is over. As the survivors bury the dead, one Autobot begins a secret journey that will change everything. This special issue marks the beginning of “Remain in Light”—the game-changing finale to the first More Than Meets The Eye mega-story arc! Check out our full review by clicking here.
Transformers Spotlight: Hoist Sneak Peek

Transformers Spotlight: Hoist Sneak Peek

Remold - iTunes has posted a three page sneak peek at IDW's upcoming Transformers: Spotlight Hoist. Combine these with the page found in the James Robert interview, and we've got a nice four page mini-preview. You can view the images and join our discussion by clicking here.
Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye Ongoing #16 Preview

Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye Ongoing #16 Preview

Remain in Light - AFTERMATH! The battle for the Lost Light is over. As the survivors bury the dead, one Autobot begins a secret journey that will change everything. This special issue marks the beginning of “Remain in Light”—the game-changing finale to the first More Than Meets The Eye mega-story arc! Check out the preview by clicking here.

Transformers: Prime Beast Hunters "Chain of Command" Promo

Posted May 18th, 2013 at 11:33pm by El Duque - 7,412 views

This week's new episode of Transformers Prime Beast Hunters "Project Predacon" has come and gone, now it's time to look forward to next week's installment "Chain of Command". Enjoy the promo clip embedded below courtesy of YouTube user Wlad - Read More

IDW August 2013 Transformers Comic Solicitations

Posted May 18th, 2013 at 12:49pm by El Duque - 8,107 views

Our friends at IDW Publishing have sent over their Transformers comic solicitations for August 2013. The titles include: Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #20Transformers: Robots in Disguise #20Transformers Regeneration One #94Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters #4Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters #4—Subscription VariantTransformers: PreludeTransformers: Monstrosity #3 (of 4) Enjoy the covers and brief descriptions found below: Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #20 James Roberts - Read More

Transformers Prime Beast Hunters New Opening Segment Features a Heavier Version of the Theme Song

Posted May 17th, 2013 at 6:22pm by LOST Cybertronian - 13,360 views

With just a short while before the new Transformers Prime Beast Hunters episode "Project Predacon" airs tonight, fans get a little something new. That something comes in the form of a new opening sequence featuring Predaking and a heavier mix of the Transformers Prime theme song. This news comes to us via Hitfix. Check out the new opening embedded below to get ready for all new Transformers Prime goodness. Do you like this opening better than the old one? Sound off and let everyone know in the - Read More

My Little Pony Micro Series #5 Convention Variant Cover with Optimus Prime and Pinkie Pie Revealed

Posted May 17th, 2013 at 3:52pm by El Duque - 12,692 views

CBR has revealed a BotCon variant of My Little Pony Micro Series #5. The special edition cover features Optimus Prime and Pinkie Pie. This issue will apparently be available at next month's BotCon in San Diego. Check out the cover below. In an unprecedented crossover between Hasbro's "Transformers" and "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic," Pinkie Pie cosplays as Optimus Prime, dancing on the massive hand of the Big Bot himself, as he gives a quizzical tilt of his head. The variant cover - Read More

Transformers Prime Beast Hunters "Project Predacon" Airs Tonight, Two New Promo Images

Posted May 17th, 2013 at 9:24am by El Duque - 10,428 views

After a brief hiatus Transformers Prime Beast Hunters returns to The Hub this at 7:30 PM ET with a brand episode, "Project Pedacon". Buzz Focus and the Transformers facebook page have posted a trio of additional promotional still from tonight's new episode, which we've mirrored below. Be sure to tune in! In this episode, Megatron hatches a plan to clone an army of Predacons. In this still, we see a farm of cloning tubes, containing an assorted variety of transforming beasts to battle the - Read More

New Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Project Predacon Promo Clip

Posted May 16th, 2013 at 5:13pm by El Duque - 12,341 views

Comic Book Movie has posted another preview clip from tomorrow's new episode of Transformers Prime Beast Hunters, "Project Predacon". Be sure to tune into The Hub tomorrow evening at 7:30 PM ET. We've embedded a YouTube version of the clip - Read More

1986 Transformers The Movie Ziploc Promotion Salesman’s Sample Kit

Posted May 16th, 2013 at 11:46am by El Duque - 10,316 views

lmb3.net has gotten a hold of an obscure piece of Transformers history, a 1986 Transformers The Movie Ziploc Promotion Salesman’s Sample Kit. The kit would have been given to retail clients by salesmen to encourage additional sales. The kit, which was packaged in a Transformers branded backpack, contained iron-on patches, a Powerdasher figure, thermos, coupons, promotional materials, and some really interesting financial stats from Hasbro regarding the Transformers brand. At that time the - Read More

Retrospective Reviews - Transformers Spotlight: Bumblebee

Posted May 16th, 2013 at 7:11am by Va'al - 8,180 views

Sbotblight: Bubmblebee(b) (Spoiler free-ish) With this week's reveal of the official images of Generations Hoist and Thundercracker, it's time to complete the reviews for the Spotlight series, which now seems to have concluded as far as we know. Read the others so far: Orion Pax, Megatron, Thundercracker, Trailcutter and Hoist. And now, the missing link - Spotlight: Bumblebee! Synopsis ESCAPE FROM EARTH! Before Cybertron was reborn—BUMBLEBEE lead the Autobots on Earth. In this - Read More

Transformers: Regeneration One #91 - Creator Commentary

Posted May 15th, 2013 at 5:37pm by Va'al - 9,991 views

The lovely people behind the official Transformers Facebook page have been able to sit down with Simon Furman, and talked about today's release from IDW: ReGeneration One 91! Read the full commentary below, and make sure to pick up a (digital or print) copy. You can also read our review here! TRANSFORMERS: REGENERATION ONE #91—the comic book that continues the original 1984 TRANSFORMERS series, courtesy IDW Publishing and Hasbro—launches an all-new story arc! “DESTINY” part one sets - Read More

New Transformers Prime Beast Hunters "Project Predacon" Promo Image

Posted May 15th, 2013 at 3:22pm by El Duque - 11,860 views

The Hub has shared a new promo image for this Friday's all new episode of Transformers Prime Beast Hunters, "Project Predacon". The image features Ultra Magnus and the newly upgrade Optimus Prime with the Forge of Solus Prime in the foreground. Be sure to tune into The Hub this Friday at 7:30 PM - Read More

Retrospective Reviews - Transformers Spotlight: Thundercracker

Posted May 15th, 2013 at 1:47pm by Va'al - 9,234 views

THA-BOOM (Spoiler free-ish) With this week's reveal of the official images of Generations Hoist and Thundercracker, it's time to complete the reviews for the Spotlight series, which now seems to have concluded as far as we know. Read the others so far: Orion Pax, Megatron and Trailcutter and Hoist. Time for Spotlight: Thundercracker! Synopsis In the dark days of the war for Cybertron, THUNDERCRACKER had a special mission—one never revealed before! Now, as he faces off against - Read More

Sneak Peek - More Than Meets the Eye #17

Posted May 14th, 2013 at 3:52pm by Va'al - 12,889 views

Courtesy of iTunes, we have a three page preview of the upcoming More Than Meets the Eye issue 17! This usually means we'll see the actual release hitting digital and physical stores in two weeks' time, so hang on in there! The images are mirrored below for your convenience. Description REMAIN IN LIGHT! MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE's first full-blown epic moves into high gear as RODIMUS leads his crew to the gates of heaven -- or hell. But larger forces are closing in and an ancient plan - Read More

Extended Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Project Predacon Promo

Posted May 13th, 2013 at 10:24pm by El Duque - 17,722 views

The Hub is now airing a proper promo for this week's new episode of Transformers Prime Beast Hunters, "Project Predacon". Look as though Bumblebee isn't the only one sporting a new paint job this season, get a load of Smokescreen! Be sure to tune in this Friday at 7:30 PM ET for this exciting episode. Enjoy the embedded video below courtesy of YouTube user - Read More

Transformers ReGeneration One #91 Script (W)Rap

Posted May 13th, 2013 at 5:15pm by Va'al - 11,427 views

Comic author extraordinaire Simon Furman has updated his blog with his usual commentary on the upcoming ReGeneration One issue, which should be coming out this week. Take a read below, and check out the preview and our review! This is it. The beginning of the end. The pieces are all now in play and Transformers: Regeneration One #91 kicks off the climactic confrontation(s) that will, like dominos falling, culminate with the shocking, searing uber-battle that is issue #100. In the - Read More

Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Project Predacon Promo

Posted May 12th, 2013 at 12:15am by El Duque - 14,658 views

The Hub has started airing a new promo advertising next week's return of Transformers Prime Beast Hunters. Be sure to tune into the Hub on Friday, May 17th for at 7:30 PM ET for "Project Predacon". Check out the latest promo uploaded by YouTube user - Read More

Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Episode 8 Title and Description "Thirst"

Posted May 10th, 2013 at 10:10am by El Duque - 15,216 views

Zap2it brings us the title and synopsis for the 8th episode of Transformers Prime Beast Hunters. This episode is scheduled to air on June 7th, and is titled "Thist". See the brief episdoe summary below: Transformers Prime Beast Hunters : Thirst S03, E08 (First Aired: June 7, 2013) Knock Out and Starscream experiment with synthetic lead and threaten to take over the Deceptacon ship and unleash an old - Read More

Transformers: Monstrosity #7 Cover Art Revealed

Posted May 10th, 2013 at 10:04am by El Duque - 12,528 views

From the deviantART page of artist Livio Ramondelli we have the cover art for IDW's digital format comic Transformers: Monstrosity issue #7. As you can see in the image mirrored below the cover features his take on the Terrorcons. - Read More

Auto Assembly 2013 Guest Announcements - Jason Cardy, Kat Nicholson, Nick Roche, Ed Pirrie

Posted May 09th, 2013 at 11:57am by Va'al - 10,873 views

Two more updates on the biggest European convention: Auto Assembly! This week has brought two more pieces of news, confirming some of the guests that were teased so far: Jason Cardy, Kat Nicholson, Nick Roche and Ed Pirrie join the amazing line-up that already sees Dan Gilvezan, Neil Kaplan, Steve Blum, Simon Furman, James Roberts, Andrew Wildman, John-Paul Bove, Kris Carter, Liam Shalloo and Andrew Griffith! Find out more about each guest at Auto Assembly's Guests page. We promised that - Read More

Transformers: Monstrosity #6 Q&A with Livio Ramondelli

Posted May 08th, 2013 at 3:38pm by Va'al - 12,461 views

The official Transformers Facebook page has posted an interview with Autocracy, and now Monstrosity, artist Livio Ramondelli, to promote the release of issue 6 of the digital-first series, available today! Read the interview below, and find out how to get your copy. TRANSFORMERS:MONSTROSITY #6 - the digital-first comic book from IDW Publishing and Hasbro is ready for download! In the early days of the Autobot/Decepticon war, a secretbelow the ruins of Cyberton may bring deliverence… but - Read More

Vice President of Development for Hasbro Studios Mike Vogel Interview

Posted May 08th, 2013 at 3:33pm by El Duque - 11,860 views

Collider has posted an interview with Mike Vogel, the Vice President of Development for Hasbro Studios. In the interview he discusses several of Hasbro's properties including Transformers Prime. He also hints that we can expect some big things from their major brands at this year's San Diego Comic-Con. The full interview can be found by clicking here. Did you feel like there was enough of an opportunity to wrap up the story you were telling with Transformers Prime, for the third and final - Read More

Aaron Archer's Transformers: Cybertron "Napkin of Revelation"

Posted May 08th, 2013 at 3:11pm by El Duque - 11,755 views

Here's something you don't see everyday, a napkin outlining the origin of a Transformers series. More specifically, this is Aaron Archer's "Napkin of Revelation" for Transformers: Cybertron. This rare gem comes to us from Disciples of Boltax, who have shared the images mirrored below. As you can see the drawings include many initial concepts that didn't make their way into the series, but a few that did, such as the four planets. - Read More

Sneak Peek - More Than Meets the Eye #17 RI Cover

Posted May 08th, 2013 at 3:01pm by Va'al - 9,334 views

Fan-favourite artist Nick Roche has posted his inked design for the retailer incentive cover for the upcoming issue 17 of IDW's Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye. Take a look - Read More

e-Hobby Magnificus Comic Teaser Image

Posted May 08th, 2013 at 12:28pm by El Duque - 12,267 views

e-Hobby has updated the product page for their upcoming Magnificus exclusive with a teaser from the comic he will come packed with. As you can see in the image mirrored below the comic features Ga'mede and what appears to be the never produced Gorilla Double Pretender. - Read More

The Hub Rebranding to Hub Network

Posted May 07th, 2013 at 11:04pm by El Duque - 9,074 views

Not the biggest news, but it appears The Hub is in the process of rebranding itself to Hub Network. This news reaches us from Nick and More!, who after doing a little internet sleuthing have found that HubNetwork.com is now registered to The Hub’s SVP Business and Legal Affairs Joshua Meyer. Nick and More! speculate the move may be to improve search engine optimization. No word on when the change will become official, they also revealed Hub Network's new - Read More

Transformers: Regeneration One #91 Review

Posted May 07th, 2013 at 1:15pm by Va'al - 11,809 views

The Big Re-Cap (Spoiler free-ish) NOTE: This issue may or may not be available this week. IDW has it scheduled for this Wednesday, but most distributors list the next as its release date. Here at Seibertron.com we receive our information directly from IDW, and follow their release guidelines, which is why the review is available today. Synopsis THINGS FALL APART! The very fabric of the TRANSFORMERS’ universe begins to unravel, as huge and ancient cosmic forces take note of - Read More

Transformers: Regeneration One #91 Preview

Posted May 03rd, 2013 at 1:11pm by El Duque - 20,809 views

Our friends at IDW Publishing have sent over their preview for next week's Transformers: Regeneration One #91. This issue will be available for purchase and download next Wednesday, but you can enjoy the preview below right now! Transformers Regeneration One #91 Simon Furman (w) • Andrew Wildman (a) • Wildman, Guido Guidi (c) THINGS FALL APART! The very fabric of the TRANSFORMERS’ universe begins to unravel, as huge and ancient cosmic forces take note of CYBERTRON’s (and the - Read More

Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Episode 7 Title and Description "Plus One"

Posted May 03rd, 2013 at 10:18am by El Duque - 20,164 views

As usual Zap2it has come through with the latest Transformers Prime Beast Hunters episode information. Episode 7 titled "Plus One" will is scheduled to air on May 31st, see the brief episode summary below: While on a mission to gather a Precadon bone relic, Agent Fowler finds himself in a tight squeeze with Jack's - Read More

BotCon 2013 Artist Alley Announcement: Livio Ramondelli and Casey Coller

Posted May 02nd, 2013 at 5:00pm by Va'al - 19,112 views

The BotCon site has been updated, revealing the first two names for the Artist Alley: Livio Ramondelli and Casey Coller! Check out their bio notes below. Today we kick off our Artist Alley announcements, with the first being that BotCon 2013 will in fact feature its largest Artist Alley ever! With so many amazing artists scheduled to attend BotCon 2013, this is one show you will not want to miss! And with that, we are thrilled to announce two of the artists attending BotCon In San Diego - Read More

Death's Head is Back, Full-Size, in Marvel Comics IRON MAN #9

Posted May 02nd, 2013 at 11:35am by Va'al - 24,884 views

Do you remember Death's Head? The 30-foot tall robotic bounty hunter was created by Transformers godfather Simon Furman during his run in the Marvel UK series, and Geoff Senior's artistic touch. He was soon promoted to more than a one-off character and even got his own series in the late 80s, though reduced to a human-sized robot. With Furman's blessing, writer Kieron Gillen brought the multi-dimensional mercenary back to Marvel comics, although always as a secondary character. Well, after - Read More

Transformers Prime Takes Home 3 Daytime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation for Character Animation, Background Design, and Storyboard

Posted May 01st, 2013 at 3:12pm by El Duque - 16,779 views

The Hub has announced that they have taken home 17 Daytime Emmy Awards, three of which went to Transformers Prime: Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation for Character Animation, Background Design, and Storyboard. See the full press release below: 17 DAYTIME EMMY® AWARD HONORS FOR HUB NETWORK, MOST EVER AFTER ONLY 2-1/2 YEARS ON AIR Hub Network Is Second Most Recognized Kids Network Behind Only Nickelodeon May 1, 2013 LOS ANGELES - Hub Network, a destination for kids - Read More

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