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Save Seibertron.com! - This article is here to inform you about a couple of scary bills that could end Seibertron.com and the Internet we all know and love. SOPA is a bill in the House (and PIPA is it's Senate equivalent) that threatens to fundamentally change the way the internet works by placing excessive restrictions on user generated content such as forum posts and video and image uploads. Click here to protect your rights, to save Seibertron.com, and to save the Internet as we know it by joining the battle against SOPA and PIPA
Happy New Year from Seibertron.com

Happy New Year from Seibertron.com

2012 - The staff of Seibertron.com would like to wish all of you Seibertronians a safe and Happy New Year! It looks like 2012 is going to be another incredible year in the world of the Transformers with lots of new products in the works with Transformers Prime, Fall of Cybertron game and toys, a couple of MMOs, more 3rd party products, Rescue Bots, BotCon 2012, two new comic series from IDW, and I'm sure there'll be a few surprises that will please everyone! Please stop by to share your New Year messages with other Seibertronians by clicking here. Stay safe friends ... 2012 "The Year of the Apocalypse" is finally here! Happy New Year!
Botcon 2012 in Dallas, TX From April 26th to 29th

Botcon 2012 in Dallas, TX From April 26th to 29th

Transformers Convention - Fun Publications, Inc., licensee for Hasbro's official Transformers Collectors' Convention, BotCon, announced today that next year's award-winning convention will take place at the Hyatt Regency Dallas from April 26th to April 29th. You can make your hotel reservations now at BotCon.com. Join our discussion about this announcement by clicking here.
"Transformers The Ride" Unveiled

"Transformers The Ride" Unveiled

Universal Studios - Autobots, roll out! The world's first Transformers theme park ride opens in Asia at Universal Studios Singapore (USS) on Dec 3 in time for the school holidays. The world premiere was announced on Dec 2, a day before its official opening to the public. Guests to Transformers The Ride will get to board a new Autobot, Evac, specially created for the attraction. They will get to experience a four-minute epic motion thrill ride which takes them zipping through subway tunnels, down city streets and across rooftops, with the Decepticons hot on their heels. Check out our coverage of this spectacular event here!
Universal Studios' "Transformers the Ride" Scene-By-Scene Preview

Universal Studios' "Transformers the Ride" Scene-By-Scene Preview

Hollywood Bots - If you can't make it to Singapore for Transformers: The Ride, here is a description of what you are missing. The Los Angeles Times has a scene-by-scene preview of Universal Studios Transformers: The Ride. The simulator ride lasts five minutes. Below is the scene-by-scene preview. You can read the original article here.

Hasbro Announcement! Toy Fair 2012

Posted February 09th, 2012 at 1:22pm by GetRightRobot - 0 views

NEW! Hasbro has posted some interesting information on what we can expect to see at the 109th American International Toy Fair in New York, NY. Mr. Seibertron and El_Duque will be on hand bringing you all the latest coverage beginning this weekend. However, the good folks at Hasbro have given a little heads up on some of the products that will be on hand: Hasbro wrote:Throughout the year in 2012, kids and fans of the globally popular TRANSFORMERS brand will get to experience the “MORE THAN - Read More

TFC AOD 2012 Exclusive TargetRoids Warp & Ultra and Shadow & Thunder!

Posted February 09th, 2012 at 8:45am by GetRightRobot - 0 views

It had been announced last week that TF Club, makers of the incredibly large Hercules combiner, would be in attendance at Animation On Demand 2012, an annual gathering of artists, writers, animators, programmers and toy developers. TFC will have their incredibly small TargetRoids on hand in the form of a pair exclusive 2 packs! One set will include an Ultra Magnus (Naked) repaint versus Skywarp: Ultra vs Warp. The other set pits Nemesis Prime against or with Thundercracker: Shadow and - Read More

Transformers ROTF "Elita One" 2007 MV Agusta F4 1000R Movie Prop Up for Auction

Posted February 08th, 2012 at 9:33am by El Duque - 0 views

In the market for new motorcycle? Check out this auction for a Transformers ROTF "Elita One" 2007 MV Agusta F4 1000R Movie Prop. Transformers 2 "Elita One" Autobot custom motorcycle 2007 MV Agusta F4 1000R A uniquely styled purple MV Agusta was chosen to be the Autobot "Elita One" disguise vehicle in the film. "Elita One" is a highly agile and efficient Autobot working with two other female robots as part of an elite international military task force. This unit started life as a US - Read More

Additional Images from Asahikawa Winter Festival

Posted February 08th, 2012 at 8:52am by El Duque - 0 views

TakaraTomy has tweeted a few additional images from the Asahikawa Winter Festival. In addition to the giant Optimus Prime snow sculpture there is also a sculpture of Transformers Prime Bumblebee to greet guest. We also see a coupled of illuminated images of the Optimus Prime sculpture. - Read More

Transformers DOTM Takes Home 2 Awards From VES: Transformers: The Ride Takes 1

Posted February 08th, 2012 at 6:38am by LOST Cybertronian - 0 views

Transformers: Dark of the Moon started the evening at the 10th annual Visual Effects Society with 5 nominations. They ended the night winning in two catagories. The full list of winners can be seen at the Visual Effects Society website. DOTM won: Outstanding Created Environment in a Live Action Feature Motion Picture Transformers: Dark of the Moon - 155 Wacker Drive: Giles Hancock, John Hanson, Tom Martinek, Scott Younkin Outstanding Models in a Feature Motion Picture Transformers: - Read More

Toy Fair 2012 coverage starts Saturday, February 11th around 2PM on Seibertron.com

Posted February 07th, 2012 at 9:09pm by Seibertron - 0 views

This weekend, two of Seibertron.com's staff members are heading to New York City to bring you the latest Transformers news from Toy Fair 2012! Armed with laptops and cameras, Ryan and El Duque will be there in person to cover Hasbro's "Fan Media Day" event at the American International Toy Fair in New York City on Saturday, February 11, 2012. This year brings exciting new products from Hasbro's Transformers brand as well as its G.I. Joe, KRE-O, Marvel and Star Wars toy lines. Seibertron.com - Read More

Winter Festival 16 Meter Optimus Prime Snow Sculpture Complete

Posted February 07th, 2012 at 7:50am by El Duque - 0 views

TakaraTomy has tweeted an image of the completed Transformers Prime Optimus Prime snow sculpture from the Asahikawa Winter Festival. The sculpture measures 16 meters or approximately 52.5 feet. Asahikawa Winter Festival takes place in Asahikawa, Hokkaido Prefecture from February 8th - 12th. Image mirrored - Read More

Slag-A-Con 2012 Customizing Classes

Posted February 06th, 2012 at 9:30pm by El Duque - 0 views

Slag-A-Con has announced two customization classes for this year's event. The classes will be taught by well known customizer FrenzyRumble. Slag-A-Con takes place at the Mill Creek Civic Center in Chesterfield, IN Saturday October 13-14, 2012 10am to 4pm EST. Slagacon 2012 will be holding not one but two customization classes!!! One will be a beginners class held on Saturday October 13th. The second will be an advanced class held on Sunday October 14th. Each class will include a - Read More

Transformers: The Ride 3D Super Bowl Commercial

Posted February 05th, 2012 at 10:22pm by El Duque - 0 views

Universal Studios have posted the commercial for Transformers: The Ride 3D that aired earlier tonight during the Super Bowl Pregame Show. Transformers: The Ride 3D opens at Universal Studios Hollywood this May. Check out the commercial - Read More

Transformers: The Ride 3D: The Game on PrepareForBattle.com is now live

Posted February 04th, 2012 at 10:26am by El Duque - 0 views

The wait is over: The Game on PrepareForBattle.com is now live. This is your chance to win exclusive Transformers art, numbered collectibles and toys as you rise through the ranks of Optimus' army and defeat the Decepticons! Play starts now at - Read More

Transformers: The Ride 3D: A Message to the Human Race from Optimus Prime

Posted February 04th, 2012 at 12:15am by El Duque - 0 views

Universal Studios has uploaded a "A Message to the Human Race from Optimus Prime" to their YouTube account. Don't forget to tune into the Super Bowl pre-game show to catch the national premiere of the commercial for Transformers: The Ride 3D. The ride will opening at Universal Studios Hollywood this May. - Read More

SDCC Exclusive Transformers / GI Joe Shockwave HISS Tank Crossover Will Include G1 Laser Barrel Accessory

Posted February 03rd, 2012 at 5:48pm by El Duque - 0 views

If this morning's reveal of the SDCC exclusive Transformers/GI Joe Shockwave HISS Tank left you feeling a little underwhelmed maybe this second image posted by Toy News International will help. This image is in higher resolution and reveals the inclusion of a G1 Shockwave laser barrel accessory. No word on which GI Joe character he will be paired with. Hopefully we will know after Toy Fair. Image mirrored - Read More

SDCC Exclusive Transformers / GI Joe Shockwave HISS Tank Crossover

Posted February 03rd, 2012 at 9:40am by El Duque - 0 views

Following in the foot steps of last year's popular SDCC exclusive Starscream Skystriker with Cobra Commander crossover, Hasbro will be offering another Transformers/GI Joe crossover at this year's event. Hasbro has revealed many of their new products from the GI Joe Retaliation toy line for 2012 which just happens to include a SDCC Decepticon Shockwave HISS Tank! Image mirrored below, click here to check out their full line up of GI Joe products. Hopefully we'll be hearing more about this - Read More

New G1 Cybertronian BumbleBee for Winter Wonderfest 2012

Posted February 02nd, 2012 at 10:50pm by GetRightRobot - 0 views

Pictures of a very recognizable Bumblebee have been sighted at ameblo.jp Set to be a 2012 Winter Wonderfest exclusive, this figure is currently priced at 5000 yen! ($65 USD). Unfortunately, no information on size or availability has surfaced at this time. Although watermarked with the name seibertron, I can assure you, that this little Bumblebee is not affiliated with Seibertron.com. Pictures have been mirrored below of the currently named G1 Bumble Seibertron mode! - Read More

Transformers: The Ride "Your Mission: Play to Win" Video

Posted February 02nd, 2012 at 10:05pm by El Duque - 0 views

Universal Studios has uploaded a video to their YouTube account announcing an online contest in association with Universal Studio Hollywood's upcoming Transformers: The Ride. Prizes include Transformers collectibles and a chance to win an all expenses paid trip to NEST HQ. Check out the video embedded below. Learn how to win exclusive Transformers art and collectibles. Go to PrepareForBattle.com to learn how to - Read More

Transformers: The Ride - 3D Super Bowl Commercial Teaser

Posted February 02nd, 2012 at 8:32am by El Duque - 0 views

Universal Studios has uploaded a brief teaser for the Transformers: The Ride - 3D Super Bowl Commercial that will air this weekend during the Super Bowl pre-game. Optimus Prime has message for the people of Earth, check it out below. - Read More

HASBRO SINGAPORE AND RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA SINGAPORE TO HOST FIRST EVER TRANSFORMERS CYBERTRON CON IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

Posted February 01st, 2012 at 12:12pm by El Duque - 0 views

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HASBRO SINGAPORE AND RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA SINGAPORE TO HOST FIRST EVER TRANSFORMERS CYBERTRON CON IN SOUTHEAST ASIA Hasbro to ‘Roll Out’ programmes to engage TRANSFORMERS fans of all ages Singapore, 1 February 2012 – TRANSFORMERS mania is expected to hit a new high in Singapore and the region, with renowned branded play company, Hasbro (Singapore), and Singapore’s first integrated resort, Resorts World Sentosa (‘RWS’), jointly announcing that - Read More

Universal Studios Hollywood Transformers: The Ride Commercial to Air During Super Bowl Pre-Game

Posted February 01st, 2012 at 1:20am by El Duque - 0 views

Theme park enthusiast website Screamscape is reporting that a 30 second commercial for Universal Studios Hollywood's Transformers: The Ride will airing during this year's Super Bowl Pre-Game Coverage on February 5th on NBC. TFW2005 member firehawc_69 has also received an Annual Pass Member Newletter that promotes the commercial as well as Transformers merchandise that is currently available at the park. The ride's grand opening at Universal Studios Hollywood is scheduled for May 2012. - Read More

Transformers: The Ride General Morshower Communique #3

Posted January 31st, 2012 at 6:51pm by LOST Cybertronian - 0 views

If you have been following along with the official website for Universal Studios Hollywood's upcoming Transformers: The Ride, then General Morshower has uploaded his third communique for you. MEGATRON IS - Read More

New Images of Takara Micron Firebolt

Posted January 29th, 2012 at 5:15pm by Blurrz - 0 views

With the 2012 World Hobby Fair making it's stop in Nagoya, Japan today, we get new images of the limited edition Takara Micron Firebolt, courtesy of Autobase Aichi. Firebolt is available by participating in a popularity poll featuring the likes of TF: Prime Optimus, Bumblebee, Arcee, Bulkhead, Megatron and Starscream. A variant of PCC Pinpoint, Firebolt is compatible with toys having 5 mm fists, as well as the newly released United UN23 Rodimus. Seibertron.com - The Ultimate - Read More

3rd Dairycon Exclusive Revealed: Cosmoo!

Posted January 28th, 2012 at 2:52pm by El Duque - 0 views

For Immediate Release Excelsior, Moo-Believers! Staffers with Dairycon confirmed today the Third Exclusive Reveal for the 2012 Show: Cosmoo! First hinted at in the Dairycon 2011 'Changing Steers' storyline, Cosmoo is the ultimate moocher- it's his actual function! Cosmoo's Bio: Allegiance: Dairycon Name: Cosmoo Function: Moocher Quote:"Can I borrow 5 bucks? I'll pay you back... honest!" Profile: Truly a waste of good dairy air. Cosmoo is the biggest moocher what - Read More

Asahikawa Winter Festival 16 Meter Optimus Prime Snow Sculpture

Posted January 26th, 2012 at 11:44pm by El Duque - 0 views

GUNJAP has shed some additional light on the story we brought you earlier via the recent TakaraTomy website update. Apparently this year's Asahikawa Winter Festival will feature a 16 meter snow sculpture of Transformers Prime Optimus Prime. Asahikawa Winter Festival takes place in Asahikawa, Hokkaido Prefecture from February 8th - 12th. Artists are sculpting the giant robot from a 16-meter (about 53-foot) snow mound. Construction crews began piling snow on January 6, started work on the - Read More

Slag-A-Con 2012 Special Guest #2 Announced, Jake Isenberg

Posted January 26th, 2012 at 8:10pm by El Duque - 0 views

Slag-A-Con has announced their second special guest for the 2012 convention, Jake Isenberg. Jake is a outstanding inker that has worked on almost every type of character imaginable. He has inked giant transformering robots, elite miitary characters, zombies and so much more. Jake was also the primary artist on the first Slagacon comic book. Jake will be at Slagacon 2012 co-hosting the artist panel with Will Mangin and other artists. He will also have his own booth at Slagacon 2012 as well as - Read More

Transformers: The Ride General Morshower Urgent Communiqué #2

Posted January 24th, 2012 at 9:14pm by El Duque - 0 views

The official website for Universal Studios Hollywood's upcoming Transformers: The Ride has been updated with second communique from General Morshower. Transformers: The Ride's Universal Studios Hollywood grand opening is scheduled for May 2012. The second communique is embedded below. Decepticons are invading Earth. Prepare for Battle as you train under N.E.S.T.'s most celebrated General and gain access to exclusive classified intel. Along the way, you'll have a chance to win Transformers - Read More

Transformers information from the UK Toy Fair 2012! Generations, Prime and More!

Posted January 24th, 2012 at 4:27pm by Mkall - 0 views

Andy from Full Metal Hero has just returned from UK's Toy Fair 2012 with some salivating information! Sadly there were no pictures allowed due to Non-Disclosure Agreements, but he certainly wasn't at a lack of words. Full Metal Hero wrote:1) Generations - returns with the Fall of Cybertron line, on display was a hard copy of Jazz who is a 4 wheeled Cybertronian sports car, the line is officially called Generations and the product packaging still depicts a nice drawn example of the character - Read More

BotCon 2012 Preliminary Schedule and Contest Guidelines Posted

Posted January 23rd, 2012 at 9:52pm by El Duque - 0 views

BotCon has posted a preliminary schedule of this year's events. The contest guidelines are also available by clicking here. BOTCON SCHEDULE: Please note that this is all preliminary and times and events are subject to change. This is also not inclusive of all activities. Wednesday, April 25th: Dallas Tour 7:45am-4:30pm Golden Ticket Pick-up 8:30pm Early Reg Pick-up (class/tours) 9:00pm Transformers Customizing Classes 9am-5pm Thursday, April 26th: Fort Worth - Read More

Additional Images of Transformers Cybertroncon 2012 Exclusive - Universal Studio Voyager Class Optimus Prime

Posted January 22nd, 2012 at 11:06am by El Duque - 0 views

The folks over on the Plantet Iacon facebook page have posted three new images of the Transformers Cybertroncon 2012 Exclusive - Universal Studio DOTM Voyager Class Optimus Prime. This exclusive is a redeco of Takara's DSM Voyager Optimus Prime with MechTech trailer with a Universal Studios Singapore Transformers: The Ride theme. This figure will be available at Cybertron-con 2012 in Singapore, March 11th-14th - Read More

Auto Assembly 2012 Official Poster Released

Posted January 20th, 2012 at 6:34am by LOST Cybertronian - 0 views

If you’re looking for ways to help us promote this year’s convention then now you can as we’re proud to announce the release of this year’s poster for Auto Assembly 2012! The artwork has been produced for us by our in-house artist Ed Pirrie and you can download it below. Please feel free to print it off and distribute it to any sci-fi stores or comic shops near where you live, post it on any websites or forums that you visit, share it on facebook, Twitter or anywhere else that you think - Read More

Transformers Cybertroncon 2012 Exclusive - Universal Studio DOTM Voyager Class Optimus Prime

Posted January 20th, 2012 at 1:34am by Mach - 0 views

Hong Kong fan based Facebook group - Transformers Galaxy has posted an in-hand gallery of the upcoming Transformers Cybertron Convention 2012 exclusive Voyager Class Optimus Prime. This is the repaint version of DOTM Voyager Class Optimus Prime with Mechtech Trailer. Cybertron Convention 2012 is scheduled to be held in Singapore on 11th till 14th March 2012. Seibertron, Ultimate Transformers - Read More

SLAG-A-CON 2012 First Guest Announced: William Mangin

Posted January 20th, 2012 at 12:34am by El Duque - 0 views

Slag-A-Con has announced their first guest for 2012, William Mangin. Slag-A-Con takes place at the Mill Creek Civic Center in Chesterfield, IN Saturday October 13-14, 201210am to 4pm EST. Will is an Airman with the United States Air Force and a well recognized artist. He has worked on TF Collectors Club art as well as did pencils for the Slagacon comic books and first year t-shirt. Will will be joined by other artist on a panel at Slagacon. He will also be available for autographs during the - Read More

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