Bumblebee Reviewed!
#4 brings inevitable change - In the new lineup of IDW's TRANSFORMERS comics, it's really hard to compete with THE LAST STAND OF THE WRECKERS and not as hard with others. This is exactly the kind of book we have here, something in between the fun, and fantastic story of LSOTW, and the often criticized and overly serious TRANSFORMERS ONGOING series. Read our review of Bumblebee #4 here.
TF Ongoing #4 Reviewed
"Life will find a way" - Thundercracker has been doing some deep thinking during his recovery on Earth. He studies plants, buildings, weather, and of course ... television signals. He’s trying to find a greater purpose for himself and the Transformers on the planet. After making an ultimate sacrifice that finds him to be the enemy to some of his brothers, he looks to the future, and what it might mean for himself and his fellow Decepticons. Check out our review here ...
Wreckers #2 Reviewed
Last Stand - IDW's Transformers "Last Stand of the Wreckers" #2 hit the comic shelves yesterday and Seibertron.com's tigertracks 24 has got a review for you to view of this hot book. Issue #2 features everyone's favorite Wreckers, the evil Decepticon OVERLORD, more Euro exclusive 'bots, and a whole lot more! Check out his review by clicking here.
Bumblebee #3 Exclusive Preview
The Gift Horse - IDW sent us an exclusive 5 page preview of Transformers: Bumblebee #3 for your viewing enjoyment. This issue is written by Zander Cannon with artwork by the talented Chee. Check out the preview by clicking here.
Knight Morpher Commander
Preview - In collaboration with the fine folks at Mastermind Creations, we've been given permission to host a stunning 88 image gallery of their future product, KM-01 Knight Morpher Commander. This toy was inspired by the "Hearts of Steel" comic. Among the dozens of images are photos of the packaging, the crisp alternate mode, a lance, shield, blaster, as well as Knight Morpher Commander himself. Feast your eyes on this 3rd party product here.
BZZURKK.com has posted a nice little preview for idw's next Transformers Movie title Nefarios. The preview consists of the usual cover variants and 5 pages of the comic itself. The sequel to TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN starts here! What is The Initiative? More to the point, why doesn’t the all-seeing SOUNDWAVE know anything about it? How did they come to reanimate/control RAVAGE? SOUNDWAVE must find the answers, and he’ll destroy anything in his path to get them! We supply you - Read More
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: 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 - Read More
A list posted on IDW Publishing's forums would reveal their book releases for this year and some into next. It would seem we're getting a mix of things, including a printed version of stories from Transformers Animated's third season. To view the post in their forums, click here. Transformers: Best of Starscream by Simon Furman, Bob Budiansky, Alex Milne, and Don Figueroa (Paperback - Jan. 5, 2011) Buy new: $19.99 Transformers: Ironhide by Mike Costa and Casey Coller (Paperback - Dec. - Read More
Our friend Jim Sorenson, famous to Transformers fans for his works on the Ark and Allspark Almanac series of books dropped us a line today to let us know of the latest goodies he's posted on his Disciples of Boltax blog. This time around, it's Part 2 of the sketches featuring the menancing Decepticon six-changer, known as Sixshot. Below is a small portion of the image which will serve as a sneak preview. To see the rest of the sketches, as well as a lot of other fun things, head on - Read More
In the new lineup of IDW TRANSFORMERS comics, it's really hard to compete with THE LAST STAND OF THE WRECKERS. And then it's also just as hard to not be quite as bad as TRANSFORMERS ONGOING is. This is exactly the kind of book we have here, something in between the fun, and fantastic story of LSOTW, and the overly 'drawn' out and serious TRANSFORMERS ONGOING series. Puns intended always... So here you have a review of the middle child of the IDW TRANSFORMERS books, TRANSFORMERS BUMBLEBEE - Read More
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: 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 - Read More
Every Transformers era has had a posterboy, and with all the limelight comes more products featuring that special Transformer. While the movieverse has focused on Bumblebee, over the years IDW's current take on our favourite transforming robots has focused on a Transformer known as Drift. As reported in previous Transformers conventions and finalized in Toy Fair 2010, Drift will be getting his own toy. Now a new listing has recently popped up on Amazon.com, signalling that Drift will - Read More
It's the Bumblebee and Serena show to finish off the Transformers: Bumblebee mini-series! Okay, maybe not, but either way Bumblebee #4 looks to have some high flying action and drama to end it all off. Check out the details and spoilers below, all thanks to people at Bzzurkk! Written by Zandar Cannon and art by Chee, Cover by Chee and Guido Guidi When BUMBLEBEE has a change of heart and goes back to help a little girl whom he had used to discover her father’s secrets, he finds himself - Read More
The new works of Transformers advocate Jim Sorensen as well as other accomplished writers have been put up for pre-order on Amazon. What we're talking about is the latest Transformers Animated paperbacks. The 'Allspark Alamanac' will receive a 2nd instalment, while paperbacks 'Omnibus' and 'The Adventures Continues!' are new releases. Check out everything you need to know about each paperback in the links, pictures and descriptions below! Transformers Animated: The Allspark Almanac, Vol. 2 - Read More
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: 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 - Read More
Thanks to a sit down with the good people at Comics Continuum, we have an interview with IDW's Head Guy - Andy Schmidt. He talks about Bumblebee #4, the short mini-series that focuses on everyone's favourite yellow character. Check out the interview below! Keep it at Seibertron.com for the fastest Transformers news for the - Read More
A new month calls for another round of Transformers Comics from the folks at IDW Publishing. They've updated their website with the release dates for their March comics. Among the ongoing trio of Transformers, Bumblebee, and Last Stand of the Wreckers - the Revenge of the Fallen sequel 'Nefarious' joins the ranks. Check out the release dates below. March 10th TRANSFORMERS: Best of UK Prey TPB TRANSFORMERS: Bumblebee #4 March 17th TRANSFORMERS: Movie Collection Vol. 1 - Read More
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: 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 - Read More
We'd like to thank Jo Browne of Titan Publishing for sending us the following press release. As many of you already know, Titan is the publisher of Transformers comics within the United Kingdom. Titan Publishing launches TRANSFORMERS Comic on iPhone! Following the global success of the Wallace & Gromit iPhone comic app, Titan Publishing is proud to announce the arrival of its first TRANSFORMERS iPhone comic. Launching today, 26 February, and based on Hasbro¹s TRANSFORMERS brand, each - Read More
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: 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 - Read More
Disciples of Boltax is the blog spot kept up by Jim Sorenson, and often updated with more G1 cartoon character models than you can shake a stick at, and he keeps going and going. This week's added page...SIXSHOT's Transformation (some of it). Truck, puma, and robot... see them here. Seibertron.com for all of your Transformers news and resource needs. Vector Sigma Database Comprehensive Photo Galleries Most Recent Transformers - Read More
Mix Transformers comics and exalted news administrator tigertracks_24 and you've got one very entertaining review. Check out Transformers Ongoing #4, as the drama and action continue this week... “If there is one thing the history of evolution has taught us it's that life will not be contained. Life breaks free, expands to new territory, and crashes through barriers, painfully, maybe even dangerously.” “No, I'm simply saying that life, uh... finds a way.” -Dr. Ian Malcolm, - Read More
The 12th year of the Biggest Little Collector's Show in South Carolina is here! A wide variety of vintage toys and comics, as well as newer items, will be available as dealers from around the area bring their stock to show and sell. Other cons too expensive for you? This one brings the toys and comics you love right to you without all the extra flair. Adult admission is $3.00, with kids under ten getting in free! Parking is also free! The con will be held Saturday, February 27th, from 10am-4pm - Read More
The May 2010 Solicitations and an official press release announced the coming of Transformers: Ironhide, a four part series from IDW Publishing. We've only seen Cover B by Casey Coller, and now thanks to the comics coverage by Comics Continuum, we've got a sneak peek at Cover A. It's done by artist Marcelo Matere. Seibertron.com - The Ultimate Transformers - Read More
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: 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 - Read More
The third issue of IDW's Transformers 'Ongoing' left us with a lot of questions and a handful of captured Autobots. The fine folks over at Bzzurkk have ended the cliffhanger, as they've got the fourth instalment previewed. This issue, among many other things, looks to focus on a familiar blue fighter jet. You can check out the covers, description and a little preview below.... Transformers #4 Written by Mike Costa with art by Don Figueroa and covers by Figueroa and Andrew Wildman. His - Read More
Andy Schmidt, the brain behind it all over at IDW Publishing, has been interviewed by the good people at Comics Continuum. This time around, Andy talks about the newest Spotlight issue that focuses on a character who needs a little extra character development - Prowl. It looks like the fans had a big part on this Spotlight's existence and release date. You can check out why embed below, or via Comics Continuum here. Keep it at Seibertron.com - The Ultimate Transformers - Read More
IDW Publishing has issued a press release regarding the recently revealed new mini series that will be produced by the Transformers Comic creators, Transformers: Ironhide. Here's what they had to share: San Diego, CA (February 19, 2010) - This May, fan-favorite IRONHIDE is back from the dead for his own four-issue series - or is he? Under license from Hasbro, TRANSFORMERS: IRONHIDE explores the history of OPTIMUS PRIME's best friend and the aftermath of his shocking death in TRANSFORMERS - Read More
We regret to inform everyone of an unfortunate incident that has occurred yesterday. As documented in Chris Ryall's twitter, the drivers involved with the transportation of IDW's comics to the Northeastern United States got into a serious accident. Due to this, Bumblebee #3 and Last Stand of the Wreckers #2 will arrive in the Northeast US on March 1st. For more information, you can find it below. To comics shops in the northeast, the reason why IDW books aren't in your hands today is a - Read More
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: 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 - Read More
Amazon.com and Random House Publishing have put up preorders for a new Hardcover Transformers book, Transformers: Exodus: The Official History of the War for Cybertron. Very little is known at this point; but it is a large book, with 352 pages. This will most likely tie into the release of Transformers: War for Cybertron game and will most likely be the canon that goes into the game and any Gneration-1 related stories from this point onward. The book is set to release June 22nd. You may - Read More
Hello fellow Seibertronians! Thought you got your weekly dose of Transformers comics with the release of Bumblebee #3 and Last Stand of the Wreckers #2? Well you thought wrong, as IDW has uploaded their latest solicitations to their website. They're for the month of May, and if you thought you'd be busy that month making your mother the happiest one on Earth, you've also thought wrong! May 2010 looks to be jam packed with explosions, high flying action, and our favourite Transformers. We've - Read More
If you want to see another piece of 'The Ark II' that did not get published, you should be sure to look at Jim Sorenson's blog, Disciples of Boltax, where this time he shares headmaster junior Go Shooter's transformation sequence animation model. Go Shooter was the Japanese Masterforce repaint/recolor of the US headmaster junior Siren. This Transformers was a transtector piloted by Masterforce's main youth character, Shuta Go, who lived under the watchful eye of Metalhawk, the Autobot's - Read More
February 17th you have a chance to increase your enjoyment of Transformers. Last Stand of the Wreckers, and Transformers Bumblebee are both set to be released in just a few short days. Unsure whether you want to pick them up? Check out the advance review of LSOTW here, and keep reading for a review of TRANSFORMERS Bumblebee #3. Beware readers, there are spoilers ahead. In our last issue: Thanks to Blurr’s interference, Bumblebee was able to counteract the locking, tracking, and - Read More
Due to hit stands this week (February 17th domestically), LSOTW, as it has become affectionately called (‘cause face it, LAST STAND OF THE WRECKERS is a mouthful), is the second issue in this five issue mini-series. This should be a nice week for Transformers fans at the comic shop, as Bumblebee #3 also comes out the same day! Read the two reviews and you can figure out which one to read first after this week’s trip! LSOTW #2 picks up with the action and excitement right where issue #1 - Read More