Transformers Animated Vol. 13 - Five Page Preview

The soon to be released Transformers Animated Volume 13 has been previewed by the good folks at Comics Continuum. Check out the covers, descriptions and the preview below. Transformers Animated Vol. 13 will arrive in stores on Feb. 10 from IDW Publishing. The issue is written by Marty Isenberg, with art by various others. Here's how IDW describes the issue: "The Season 2 adventures of the Transformers in New Detroit come to a dramatic conclusion in episodes 'A Bridge Too Close' - Read More

Ark Addendum Update: Incan Ruins

Our good friend Jim Sorenson, famous for his work on the Allspark Almanac and now the Ark Addendum, has updated his blog with the newest entry. This one covers the Incan Ruins from the Generation One Episode - Fire in the Mountain. Check out what he has to say and a snippet of his work below.. With guest-blogger Brian's recent review of The Dormant Volcano Mysteriously Erupts, detailing a disaster in Peru, I thought it would be nice to share some other Peruvian models. These models come from - Read More

New Info on Transformers Animated's Japanese Broadcast

Sabrblade of our forums has kindly pointed out to us new information on Transformers Animated's Japanese broadcast. The opening theme will be sung by JAM Project, members of JAM Project such as Hironobu Kageyama and others have also done songs for past Transformers series. Additionally, Takahasi Hiroki, Kishio Daisuke, Akesaka Aatomi and Wakamoto Norio will be voicing Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Sari, and Megatron respectively. Most of the dub cast have worked on Transformers characters in the - Read More

Cyber Missions #2 Released!

The latest instalment to the Transformers: Cyber Missions features more 3-D animation, fighting and Transformers fun. Bumblebee's got Soundwave in a tight spot, while Ironhide's having his way with Bludgeon. You can check out the short episode over at Hasbro.com. Cyber Missions #2 features these toys: Battlefield Bumblebee Infiltrator Soundwave Recon Ironhide Bludgeon Keep it at Seibertron.com for the latest Transformers news on the - Read More

More Transformers Toy Images from Tokyo Winter Wonder Festival

Tokyo Winter Wonder Festival 2010 was held today, on February 7th 2010. Courtesy of Japanese Toy Blog: BLOG of TAABOU’S TOYBOX, we get to see the displays of many toys related to Transformers from Takara Tomy. The main attraction was the Takara versions of Transformers Animated toys. Other items on display include the Alternity series, Disney Label, Device Label as well as figures from Revenge of the Fallen under N.E.S.T - Read More

Images of Takara Transformers Animated Toys & Packaging

Japanese Toy Blog - www.dannychoo.com has posted new images that showcase Takara's Version of Transformers Animated toys. Japanese toy collectors will be getting all new packaging for this series. The image also shows the Optimus Prime & Megatron 2 Pack in package as well as Prime & Bumblebee - Read More

Transformers Animated Allspark Almanac II Confirmed

Jim Sorenson has informed Seibertron.com that the second edition of the Allspark Almanac has been confirmed for release, according to a listing on Amazon.com. Created by Jim and Bill Forster, the Allspark Almanac II will boast 220 pages and will cover season 3 of the short lived Transformers franchise. Here's the synopsis posted on Amazon.com: Transformers Animated is the most whimsical Transformers series ever. The AllSpark Almanac II captures that magic with a wondrous examination of - Read More

Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci involved in Transformers: Prime

Seibertron.com members Sabrblade and Autobot032 inform us that the writers of Transformers The Movie (2007) and Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci are involved in the upcoming cartoon series "Transformers: Prime". But that#s not all as we now have confirmation of the series being CGI. Kurtzman and Orci, who are working on a "Star Trek" sequel and the Daniel Craig starrer "Cowboys and Aliens" on the feature side, continue to serve as consulting producers on - Read More

Next cartoon is called "Transformers: Prime" according to actor Jeffrey Combs

From the official website of actor Jeffrey Combs: From JeffreyCombs.com: TRANSFORMERS: PRIME Debuting later this fall Hasbro in conjunction with Discovery Communications Inc will release a new Transformers cartoon on a new TV channel currently called Discovery Kids called Transformers: Prime. Jeffrey Combs will be the voice of Ratchet, a very well known character in the Transformers world. There are 26 episodes scheduled for the first season. Exact details of the show are - Read More

Stan Bush's The Touch - #1 Geek Anthem of All Time

The folks at Popten.net have cooked up an interesting Top Ten list. They've cultivating all of the songs related to geekdom, aiming to name the number one geek anthem of all time. Two of them are related to our Transformers Universe, one of them being Weird Al's 'Dare To Be Stupid' from Transformers: The Movie. The other song is the theme of the movie and takes the top spot on the list - The Touch by Stan Bush. You can check out how the rest of the list unfolds at Popten here. And if you - Read More

Transformers Animated Spinning Tops

The moment we found out that Takara Tomy would take Transformers Animated under it's wing, we knew that we'd be getting a lot of merchandise. Some would be cool, while some would just be plain silly. We've got the latter this time around, as TFW2005 reports that we'll be receiving 10 Transformers Animated Spinning Tops, in similar fashion as Beyblades. The Autobots will be Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Ironhide, Ratchet and Prowl, while the Decepticons are Megatron, Blitzwing, Lugnut, Starscream - Read More

Ark Addendum: Chromedome's Transformation

Jim Sorenson has updated his blog Disciples of Boltax with a new page form the Ark Addendum. This latest update is the transformation sequence for the Headmaster Chromedome. In the Japanese Generation 1 continuity Chromedome is a popular leader and took over leadership of the Autobots after Rodimus Prime's departure in "The Headmasters". to see the original posting with the full image just click this teaser: Stay tuned to seibertron.com for all your Transformers related - Read More

Want Japanese G1 Cartoons on DVD? Let Shout! Factory know.

In this thread at Shout! Factory, Brian Ward has made it known that they are investigating whether or not to release the Japanese Generation 1 Cartoons - Headmasters, Masterforce and Victory - onto DVD into the states. Brian writes: I was actually speaking to someone about this the other day. Obviously, we have a very good relationship with Hasbro and would like to pursue additional titles from their library. Without any promises, of course, are the Takara collections something you'd like - Read More

More Scanned Images of Figure King 144 - TFA, TFA Prototypes, ROTF NEST, Disney Label & Many More

Thanks to Toy-World HK, we get to see most of the Figure King issue 144 content of the Transformers toyline. As expected, the focus is mainly on Takara Version Transformers Animated. However, it includes others such as ROTF NEST figures, Disney Label Donald Duck, EZ Collection G1 colour Devastator, and so forth. Interesting to note is this issue also shows the early prototype of Transformers Animated Hot Rod and Rhinox. Will these be released in the future under Takara's line? Check - Read More

Ark Addendum Update: Roll For It (Pt III)

Our good friend Jim Sorenson has updated his blog, Disciples of Boltox, with the newest entry out of the Ark Addendum. This one features the Generation One Season One Episode - Roll For It. Check out a little snippet of his work and what he has to say about it below. The backgrounds of Roll For It are very typical of the first season. Lots of rolling desert-scapes, the occasional stand-alone structure like a science lab or a hydrothermal generator. It's a pretty nice science lab, and - Read More

Transformers Animated Section Now Live at eHobby

Japanese online store eHobby has created their Transformers Animated Hub. Included are the product pages of several Transformers Animated figures - Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Prowl, Ironhide, Ratchet, Cliffjumper, Megatron, Starscream, Lockdown, Black Arachnia, Dirge, Arcee, Blitzwing, Shockwave, Lugnut and Soundwave. You can check out some of the wallpapers for the Autobots below... ...while the Decepticons' wallpaper, and eHobby's Animated section can be found here. Keep it - Read More

Figure King Issue 144: Ironhide and Bumblebee Two-Page Spread

Thanks to Japanese online store Hobby Search, we get a preview of the Hobby magazine, Figure King - Issue 144. Inside the magazine is a two-page spread of Animated Ironhide (aka Bulkhead) and Bumblebee. The pages show off the glossy Animated figures and their transformations, of which we are very familiar with. Ironhide is designated as an Autobot Guardsman, while Bumblebee is an Autobot Speedster. Check out the page below. You can find Issue 144's product page here. The figures are set - Read More

Takara Tomy's "Transformers Animated" Press Release

Takara Tomy published their press release regarding Transformers Animated earlier today. You can view the original file here or at Takara Tomy's website here. Here's an extremely rough translation, courtesy of Google (with a few minor edits from Seibertron.com): Dear Journalists, January 19, 2009 Robot Anime coalesced this year to transform the American born and raised in Japan also became a Hollywood movie! "Transformers" Information of content expansion New - Read More

Daisuke Gouri, Japanese voice of ROTF Soundwave Passes Away

In a grim and unfortunate development, Japanese voice actor Daisuke Gouri has has passed away. He was found at around 3:00PM, collapsed face down on the street with blood dripping from his wrist in the Nakano ward. Gouri was famous for his roles in Japanese Anime, such as Gundam, Dragon Ball and voiced Soundwave (Revenge of The Fallen), Dinoking (Victory), and other characters from Victory, Zone, and Super God Masterforce. Daisuke Gouri, was 57. From, The Tokyo - Read More

Discovery Communications and Hasbro Officially Unveil Children's Network Brand

Press release from Discovery.com Introducing THE HUB -- Discovery Communications and Hasbro Officially Unveil Children's Network Brand -- Joint Venture Children’s Network to Launch in Fall 2010 -- January 14, 2010 (Los Angeles, Ca.) Discovery Communications-Hasbro Joint Venture President and CEO Margaret Loesch today unveiled the official brand and logo for the children's network, set to launch in fall 2010. Moving forward, the network will be known as "The Hub" and will reach - Read More

Shout! Factory's Transformers S2 V2 goes on sale January 12, 2010

THE TRANSFORMERS: SEASON TWO, VOLUME TWO The Final 21 Action-Packed Episodes of Season Two in a 4-DVD Set A Megatron of Extras Includes New Featurette, Rare PSAs, Toy Commercials and Concept Art AVAILABLE JANUARY 12TH, 2010 FROM SHOUT! FACTORY Four million years after crash-landing on an unfamiliar planet, sentient robots with the ability to disguise themselves as common vehicles awaken on present-day Earth. Engaged in a crucial race to find a new energy source for their home planet - Read More

The Ark Addendum - Roll For It (Part 1)

Our good friend Jim Sorenson has just dropped us a line to let us know about the latest post he's made on his Disciples of Boltax blog. This time around, he treats us to some backgrounds from "Roll for it." Diehard G1 fans will most likely remember that this was a first season Sunbow cartoon episode. In fact, it was only the 5th ever Transformers show aired and just the 2nd after the initial mini-series. We have excerpted part of the sketch, but to see the rest of the image along with a - Read More

TF Animated Japan Super Deformed Keychains

Thanks to Sprocket of The Allspark Forums, we get an image of one of the newest promotional items for Transformers Animated in Japan. Super Deformed Keychains are in the works for some of the key characters of the first season of the short lived cartoon. From the image, we know that Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Ratchet, Prowl, Starscream and Bulkhead (apparently renamed Ironhide) are gonna be some of the SD keychains available. No word on when these are to hit the Japanese market at - Read More

Transformers Animated The Score now available UPDATE

For fans of Transformers Animated, the background music has been made available for your hearing pleasure. Sebastian T. Evans II, background music composer for the series, has posted 29 selections from all three seasons of the short lived Transformers series on his website LastBastianMusic.com. Title's such as "More than meets the eye", "Pimp Bot" and "Robo Boogie" will have you reliving your favorite scenes of the cartoon. Check them out by clicking here. UPDATE: Due to alleged - Read More

Takara Tomy Official Website for Transformers Animated

Takara Tomy has created a special page for upcoming broadcast of Transformers Animated in Japan. This dedicated page for Transformers Animated consists of subsection for toys, characters, movie, wallpaper etc. As the website is still new, much of the information still not available such as Takara Tomy version of the toys. However, the first movie of the Transformers Animated is available now online. Check out Takara's website here. Stay tuned to Seibertron, Ultimate Resource of - Read More

Shout! Matrix of Leadership DVD Set On Sale @ Walmart.com

Seibertron.com member tobuttica has just informed us that Walmart.com has a special sale going on the Shout! Factory 25th Anniversary DVD Matrix of Leadership G1 Cartoon set. List price for the set is $169.99 USD but Walmart.com has a sale going on at $109.68 USD, for a $60.13 savings. No details as if this is a set "rollback" price or temporary sale, so if you were looking to get the set at a good price, now might be the time. You can view the listing for the DVD set here. Keep - Read More

Ark Addendum Update: Apache helicopter from Masterforce

Our good friend Jim Sorenson contacted us to let us know of some new character models you can find on his Disciples of Boltax blog. This time, an Apache helicopter from Masterforce is featured. Courtesy of his blog, we'll let Jim explain the models further for you. Well, after three weeks (and eight pages) of Webworld, it's time for a change. I figured I'd get away from the US cartoon and look eastward. (Technically, it's more west for me since I'm in California, but, - Read More

More Evidence To New Transformers Cartoon: Voice Casting

Casting has begun for a new Transformers cartoon slated for next year or sometime later. Rumors had previously been stirring that a new cartoon would be made next year for Hasbro's joint project with Discovery, and this just about proves them true. Michael Bell (voice of Generation One Prowl and others) mentioned in an interview on Moonbase2 that he has indeed auditioned for a role in a new project, here. Generation One Arcee's voice, Susan Blu, was also mentioned to do - Read More

Ark Addendum - Final Installment of Webworld

Transformers guru Jim Sorenson has posted the last update to the Ark Addendum "Webworld" series and has informed us for your viewing pleasure. This last update completes the 8 stage posting for the Webworld section of the Ark Addendum, giving us a look at Alya, the ultimate villains of the piece, who weaved the organic circuitry that makes up the living world that is Torkulon. Here's a teaser pic for you: You can check out the full image along with all the details on it by clicking - Read More

Michael McConnohie (voice of G1 Tracks and Cosmos) radio interview this Sunday

We'd like to thank Sharon Dean, appearances manager for Michael McConnohie for sending us the following press release. Michael is best known to Transformers fans as the voice actor for Tracks and Cosmos from the G1 Transformers series that was produced by Sunbow. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - TRANSFORMERS VA MICHAEL McCONNOHIE RADIO INTERVIEW THIS SUNDAY NDB Media (NDB Radio)in association with Voxworks, LTD On December 6, 2009 @ 7:00 P.M. PDT MICHAEL McCONNOHIE is a voice over actor who - Read More