Two Transformers DVD sets nominated for "TV DVD Awards"

While Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen has dominated DVD news lately, there have been a lot of other fun Transformers DVD's released over the past year. Two such releases, Transformers Animated Season 2 and Transformers 25th Anniversary Matrix of Leadership boxed set have now been nominated for awards. Here is some more info, courtesy of Homemediamagazine.com. A diverse selection of new hits and old favorites highlights the nominees list for the Sixth Annual TV DVD Awards, presented - Read More

Paramount Press Junket Part 4: Transformers ROTF and G.I. Joe ROC special effects

The Allspark.com has posted the fourth installment of their coverage of the Paramount Press Junket. This time around, we are treated to (among other things) some insight from Scott Benza, Industrial Lights and Magic Animation Supervisor and Shane Mahan of Legacy Effects. Here are some excerpts, the first is from Benza. Following Hasbro’s panel, ILM animation supervisor Scott Benza and visual effects supervisor Russell Earl took center stage, with Benza going first on both Transformers - Read More

Paramount Press Junket, part 3

Mike Ballog and Aaron Archer spoke at the Paramount Press Junket recently, describing big news for the toy realm of the Transformers brand, and confirmation that a line similar to Universe 2.0 from 08' and Classics from late 06' is on the way, next Fall. From Lonegamer of The Allspark: Questions with Hasbro Director of Global Design and Development Aaron Archer post panel Is a toy line similar in concept to Classics and Universe 2.0 - classic characters in updated bodies - going to be - Read More

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen wins 3 SPIKE "Scream" awards

As we first reported in early September, SPIKE TV is airing its 4th Annual "Scream" awards on Tuesday, October 27th at 10PM PST/EST. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen as you might suspect drew heavy consideration when nominations were decided and was actually nominated in 11 different categories. Can't wait to know how many it won? Well, you don't have to. The actual awards show was taped last night, and ROTF did very well, earning 3 awards. Megan Fox won for "best sci-fi actress", - Read More

Transformers invade Los Angeles!

***MEDIA ALERT***MEDIA ALERT*** TRANSFORMERS INVADE LOS ANGELES! PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT CELEBRATES THE DVD & BLU-RAY DEBUT OF THE BIGGEST MOVIE OF THE YEAR WITH AN OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD CONSUMER EVENT Free Giveaways, Live DJ, Fans and…an 18-Foot-Tall TRANSFORMER! ***INCREDIBLE AERIAL PHOTO OPPORTUNITY OF FULL-SIZE BUMBLEBEE TRANSFORMER*** WHAT: Paramount Home Entertainment celebrates the DVD and Blu-ray debut of the biggest movie of the year, TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the - Read More

This weekend's NASCAR battle featuring Optimus Prime vs Megatron!!!

***MEDIA ALERT*** START YOUR ENGINES AND ROLL OUT! The Stars Of The Biggest Movie Of The Year Face Off On The Track With Legendary Director Michael Bay Driving The Pace Car! OPTIMUS PRIME vs. MEGATRON At the NASCAR Banking 500 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Charlotte, North Carolina In a first-ever stunt for a film property, rising star and 2008 Daytona 500 winner Ryan Newman, undercover as OPTIMUS PRIME, the heroic leader of the peace-loving AUTOBOTS, goes head to head with - Read More

Garry Chalk Confirmed for Auto Assembly 2010

Simon Plumbe of the UK based Transformers convention Auto Assembly has dropped us a note of a new update for the scheduled event due to take place in August 2010. Here's what he had to share: Auto Assembly 2010 is proud to announce that Garry Chalk, the voice behind Optimus Primal in Beast Wars and Beast Machines and Optimus Prime in the Unicron Trilogy, will be attending Auto Assembly 2010 as it's first confirmed guest of honour. With a staggering 14 seasons of Transformers under his belt, - Read More

Nordic Mini-Con 2010 is in Aalborg

Good news for Danish Transformer fans, and surrounding fans from the Scandinavian countries, as the Nordic TransFans Association presents the Nordic Mini-Con 2010, which will be in Aalborg, Denmark. Here's what they have to say. The NTFA Staff is pleased to announce Nordic Mini-Con 2010 in Aalborg! Two years ago we held the first ever Nordic Transformers convention, in Arlöv in Sweden. The convention was a big success - we had presentations, competitions, a customizing class, a - Read More

ESPN & NASCAR and ROTF Contest. Win a signed copy of ROTF DVD!

MegatronSRT8 brings us news that NASCAR drivers Jeff Gordon and Ryan Newman are going to be running special paint schemes at the race on October 17th, in Charlotte NC to promote the release of ROTF on DVD and ESPN is running a contest where you can win a copy ot the DVD signed by Megan Fox, or a trip to the NASCAR Championship weekend and meet both drivers. Gordon's #24 car will feature a Megatron scheme: Newman's #39 car will feature Optimus Prime: (Thanks to Jayski.com for the - Read More

Jornadas de Transfans Españolas convention to be held October 10th to 11th

The Association of Collectors and Fans of Transforming Robots, is holding a Transformers convention during October 10th and 11th, entitled "Jornadas de Transfans Españolas". The menu to include Transformers films and cartoons, projected on a big screen, contests, a Transformers painting workshop, an exposition of 1500 figures, from Generation 1 to Revenge of the Fallen, and more! So if you live in, or close to Madrid, Spain, you might want to check it next Saturday, October tenth. To - Read More

Marvel Transformers Artist Herb Trimpe at 4 Comic Conventions In October

Seibertron.com member and all around great guy Jeff from comicbook-art.com stopped by to share some upcoming convention information with us. Here's what he had to share: Hi everyone, I wanted to let you all know that Marvel Transformers artist Herb Trimpe will be appearing at several comic shows during the month of October. Herb Trimpe also worked on G.I. Joe for Marvel, including drawing the cover to issue #1. He is also well known for his work on Godzilla and his long run on Incredible - Read More

Decepticon 'Motormaster' shows up at Tennessee Car Show

Generation One Decepticon Motormaster makes a life like appearance at a recent car show in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Motormaster takes the form of a 1987 Kenworth K100E, and without a doubt is a beautiful masterpiece. Take a look at the pictures below. Thanks to our friend Charles for filling us in. Stay tuned to Seibertron.com for more news and - Read More

Bumblebee to pace 2009 Inaugural Hasbro Children's Hospital Fundraising Walk

As any Transformers fan can attest, the Robots in Disguise have an ability to make things all better in our every day lives. It looks like they'll be taking their "Human Alliance" a step further to help out a great cause. On October 4th, 2009 at 11:00 AM, Hasbro Children's Hospital will be hosting its inaugural "The Walk: Hasbro Childrens Hospital" Fundraising event. All walkers are welcome to join the event that will be paced by none other than Bumblebee, the first official 2010 Chevy - Read More

TFCon 2009 Alex Milne Universe Divided Litho- UPDATE TFCon Responds

UPDATE!!!!! On the heels of Seibertron.com's story regarding member complaints of not receiving the TFCon 2009 Exclusive lithograph "Universe Divided" by Alex Milne, we get a response to our inquiry submitted a few days ago. Here's what TFCon had to say: Was just alerted to the message stickied on the front page of your website. Very hurt and disappointed that a story like this would be posted without hearing from the other side of the story as it makes it look like the people that work - Read More

Auto Assembly 2010 Update: Bookings open and several guests confirmed

We'd like to thank Simon Plumbe and the rest of the Auto Assembly team for sending us an update on AA 2010! With the record-breaking Auto Assembly 2009 still fresh in everyone's memories, we have been busy behind the scenes and we are now pleased to announce that Auto Assembly 2010 is here! Europe's largest Transformers convention is returning over the weekend of Friday 13th - Sunday 15th August 2010 to celebrate its 10th Anniversary and once again it is aiming to be bigger and better than - Read More

2009 East Japan Toy Trade Fair - Takara Transformers Toy Images

Cybergundam blog has shared the images of Tomy Takara Transformers toys at the 2009 East Japan Toy Trade Fair (16th & 17th September 2009) currently held at Tokyo. The Transformers toys at the exhibition include Transformers Alternity Bumble Bee & Cliffjumper, Disney Label Donald Duck, as well as ROTF toys such as Human Alliance series. Release date of Alternity Bumble Bee & Cliffjumper: November 2009. Release date of Disney Label Donald Duck: December 2009 Stay tuned to - Read More

Canadian Figure Expo 2009 Update: Milne and Moylan to attend

The fine folks over at the Canadian Figure Expo have been kind enough to send us an update on the happenings of upcoming event. Here's what they had to share: The Canadian Action Figure Expo website http://www.actionfigureexpo.com/ has been updated with guest announcements for the event happening this Sunday, September 20th at the Holiday Inn Select Toronto Airport. Sgt. Slaughter the WWE Wrestling Legend and G.I. Joe Drill Instructor will be at the show for an exclusive autograph session - Read More

Long Beach Comic-Con exclusive cover for AHM #16

Seibertron.com member and moderator Supreme Convoy has stumbled across something very interesting. It seems as if the upcoming Long Beach Comic Con which will be open from the 2nd through the 4th of October in Long Beach, California will have an exclusive cover available for IDW's Transformers: All Hail Megatron #16. The cover is drawn and colored by none other than E.J. Su! We have mirrored the cover for you, just click it to get to the original listing on the Long Beach Comic Con - Read More

Nano Scale G1 Wheelie and Springer Toys

Jizai toys has uploaded the images of the brand new Nano Scale Transformers - G1 Wheelie. Also features is the G1 Autobot triple changer - Springer. This range of products are made by Tomy Takara and the 2 figures are exclusively for the upcoming Wonder Festival. The size of the toys is approximately same as the (World's) Smallest Transformers. Wheelie transforms into futuristic car and Springer is a triple changer. To see the original post, click here. Stay tuned to - Read More

Details on the Central Canada Comic Con (C4)

Rob Langton of the Central Canada Comic Con has just sent us information on the upcoming event scheduled to take place in just a couple months time. Here's what he had to share: The Central Canada Comic Con(Formerly the Manitoba Comic Con) is going to take place October 30th-November 1st, 2009 at the Winnipeg Convention Center. This is the fourth year of the event and it keeps getting bigger and better each year. This year the Central Canada Comic Con is going guest list is shaping up - Read More

Hasbro Canada to attend Canadian Action Figure Expo

As frequent visitors of this website are already well aware, Seibertron.com is dedicated to covering Transformers-related news not just in the U.S. but all over the world as well. Mike from Ontariotoyshows.com has sent us an update on the Candian Action Figure Expo that we would like to pass along to everyone. The Canadian Action Figure Expo website has been updated with the announcement that Hasbro Canada will be attending the event. Expect to see Hasbro reps there showing upcoming toys - Read More

Chara Hobby ROTF Black Soundwave, in Package

Member shonenfan4 has found an eBay auction for Chara Hobby Show's Black ROTF Soundwave which gives us a clear image of it in package. As you can see it still keeps the traditional packaging style, right down to the blue Soundwave face on the package art. This figure was first available at the Chara Hobby show that has just ended, and will soon be available in limited numbers at several of Seibertron.com's sponsors. Click here to see the - Read More

Update: More 2009 Chara Hobby Toy Fair - Transformers Toy Images

Actoys has posted additional photo images from 2009 Japan Chara Hobby Toy Fair. This time we get to see more toy images, including the recent announced MP1B Convoy Black Version, ROTF Buster Optimus Prime, Chara Hobby Exclusive ROTF Soundwave Black Version, Alternity Black Megatron and many more. There are also confirmation that some Constructicons, Combaticons etc beside the Encore Bruticus are just the prototypes during the design stage. To view the - Read More

2009 Chara Hobby Toy Fair - Transformers Toy Images

Toy World from Hong Kong has posted some new images of the upcoming Transformers toys from Tomy Takara at the 2009 Japan Chara Hobby Toy Fair. Chara Hobby Toy Fair is a 2-day event, starting from today (29th August 2009) till 30th August 2009. Thanks to Toy World, we can take a look at upcoming Disney Label Donald Duck, Halloween Disney Label Mickey as well as Device Label toys. Encore Bruticus/Combaticons toys were also on display at the toy fair, interestingly the G1 styled - Read More

XBOX Gamers: Play ROTF with Megan Fox

In a press release on XBOX.com, the "Game with Fame" news section has been updated to reveal the next Hollywood star to enter the online gaming fray. Transformers fans and fanboys overall may get a kick out of this one: Megan Fox (Mikaela Banes), star of Transformers Revenge of the Fallen is scheduled to play the online version of her movie's game this saturday, August 29, at 6:00 P.M. EST. Xbox gamers must be gold members in order to participate. Here's the full details: Megan Fox, who - Read More

Auto Assembly 2009, just a few things

Hi seibertronians, so Europe's biggest Transformers convention Auto Assembly 2009 has ended on Sunday. The event was located in the Holiday inn Birmingham city Centre. Fun fact: Birmingham is England's second biggest city after London. Fun fact number two: Auto Assembly is always in Birmingham. This time the event was once more two days long well 2.5 if you booked the full weekend as that granted you access to the Friday afternoon and evening program, old G1 episodes, a fan dub and an - Read More

Black Super God Magnus Finally Revealed!

We have reported earlier that a large amount of Lucky Draw figures were shown off at Auto Assembly 2009, including our first good look at the Car Robots Black God Magnus. Transformers @ The Moon has posted an extensive gallery of this ultra-rare figure, as well as the first shots ever of him combined with Lucky Draw Fire Convoy. See the whole gallery - Read More

Lucky Draw figures shown off at Auto Assembly '09

Auto Assembly 2009 has come to a close, but not without leaving Transformers fans drooling. This year they showcased the largest assortment of Lucky Draw figures that has ever been assembled in one place. TFW has put up a gallery showcasing all that were there. (Images courtesy of TFW2005) Here's the full list, courtesy of Transformers @ The Moon Beast Wars Gold Megatron Blue Convoy Beast Wars II Gold Lio Convoy Galva Lio Convoy Silver Galvatron White Moon Beast Wars - Read More

Even more from the Singapore Toy, Games & Comic Convention (New Video!)

Yesterday we shared with everyone some exclusive pics taken by Seibertron.com member Real Devastator of the 2009 SIngapore Toy, Games & Comic Convention. Youtube user imranbecks has now added some video from this special event. Seibertron.com - The best news coverage from the world of - Read More

Images from 2009 Singapore Toy, Games & Comic Convention

It has been said often recently that there has never been a better time to be a Transformers fan than right now. Interest in the Transformers brand does in fact appear to be at an all-time high and one indicator of this is the growing number of conventions all over the world which feature Transformers. Seibertron.com member Real Devastator just attended one of these conventions and had this to share on our Energon Pub Forums. The 2009 Singapore Toy, Games & Comic Convention is presently - Read More