Seibertron.com's coverage of Toy Fair 2012 starts February 11th: News around 2PM, Galleries around 8PM
Twincast / Podcast #37

Twincast / Podcast #37

Sub-Prime - On the latest episode of the Seibertron.com Twincast/Podcast, we try to find the silver lining in the disappointment the fandom has encountered over the last few weeks. Kicking things off, we discuss the launch (and relaunch) of the TFCC Exclusive Over-Run and Shattered Glass Drift figures, as well as the problems the Club managed during the sale. We discuss the issue with preorders, offer suggestions for the future, and discuss the figures themselves. Next up, we lament the unexpected end of Transformers Prime: First Edition toys. We analyze the problems with store exclusives, discuss the costs involved, speculate on reasons, and get rather salty about the whole affair, including the shortage of Takara First Edition toys to compound fan desire. Moving on from First Edition to Robots in Disguise, we give our thoughts on the recently revealed Ratchet and Optimus Maximus, as well as some of the other, upcoming figures. We then jump to other side of the world, and review the just-released United Rodimus and give our thoughts on his over-the-top paint apps. We have some Micron talk up next for those collectors with a tiny figure predilection, with the recently announced Arms Micron line. Finally, we discuss a few pieces of excellent art floating around from the likes of Jim Sorenson and Guido Guidi showing us some new sides to the art we've come to know and love.
New Toy Galleries: DOTM Jetwing Optimus Prime Standard and Black Versions

New Toy Galleries: DOTM Jetwing Optimus Prime Standard and Black Versions

Jetwings - Seibertron.com is proud to present two of the standout figures from the Transformer Dark of the Moon toy line, Takara Tomy's Jetwing Optimus Prime and Jetwing Optimus Prime Black edition! Jetwing Optimus Prime is a remolded version of the popular ROTF Leader Class Optimus Prime outfitted with the flight and weapons system featured in Transformers Dark of the Moon. The massive wings and duel gatling guns make for an imposing robot mode. The power-up parts cannot be reconfigured into a traditional trailer, but they can be attached to Optimus Prime in vehicle mode to form a flying truck of sorts. The more exclusive black version features the fan favorite "Nemesis" deco with copious amounts of chrome! Enjoy the extensive galleries of each figure by clicking here.
NEW TOY GALLERY: TAKARA'S DOTM LEADER CLASS STRIKER OPTIMUS PRIME

NEW TOY GALLERY: TAKARA'S DOTM LEADER CLASS STRIKER OPTIMUS PRIME

Japanese - Seibertron.com is pleased to present the latest iteration of the popular ROTF Leader Class Optimus Prime mold, Takara's DOTM Striker Optimus Prime. This version comes with two new MechTech weapons and a shield, all of which can be added to Prime's vehicle mode to create DOTM's signature "Stealth Mode". Check out the full gallery by clicking here.
WIN A TRANSFORMERS 7-DISC LIMITED COLLECTOR'S EDITION BLU-RAY TRILOGY SET FROM PARAMOUNT

WIN A TRANSFORMERS 7-DISC LIMITED COLLECTOR'S EDITION BLU-RAY TRILOGY SET FROM PARAMOUNT

Ultimate - This is your chance to win a FREE Transformers 7-Disc Limited Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Trilogy Set in this exciting contest from Paramount Home Entertainment and Seibertron.com. All you have to do is be a registered member of Seibertron.com, enter the contest, and keep your fingers crossed! Not a member? Click here! One lucky Seibertronian will be announced as the winner of this contest on Tuesday, February 7th, 2012. You can enter the contest here. Good luck!
New Toy Galleries: Transformers DOTM Deluxes Armor Topspin, Track Battle Roadbuster, & Takara Leadfoot

New Toy Galleries: Transformers DOTM Deluxes Armor Topspin, Track Battle Roadbuster, & Takara Leadfoot

Wreckers - The Transformers Dark of the Moon toy galleries keep rolling! This round of gallery entries features three Deluxe Wreckers: Armor Topspin, Wal-Mart Exclusive Track Battle Roadbuster, and the ever elusive logo free Takara Leadfoot. Will Hasbro's Target exclusive two-pack with Leadfoot and Twintwist ever see the light of day at retail, or will this Takara version be our only chance to complete the Wrecker trio in Deluxe class? As always full galleries of each figure can be found by clicking here. Enjoy!

Transformers Toy Galleries

Transformers Fall of Cybertron Vortex, Blastoff, and Bruticus Fully Combined Toy Images

Posted 44 minutes ago by El Duque - 1,728 views

NEW! It looks like the latest issue of Gameinformer has completely let the cat out of the bag when it comes to the toy version of Transformers Fall of Cybertron Bruticus! Earlier tonight we got our first glimpse of Onslaught, now we get our first look at the fully combined Bruticus figure. We also get a look at Blastoff in the row of small images across the bottom. Check out the image below courtesy of 4chan. Update: Keith Prime of TFW2005 has posted additional images of Vortex and Blastoff from - Read More

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

Posted 2 hours ago by Seibertron - 1,816 views

NEW! 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

Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Ratchet Officially Revealed

Posted 5 hours ago by El Duque - 4,446 views

NEW! The Transformers facebook page has officially revealed Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Class Ratchet. However, we got a much more comprehensive look at this figure a couple of weeks ago when it was "unofficially" - Read More

Transformers Fall of Cybertron Onslaught Figure!

Posted 8 hours ago by GetRightRobot - 8,381 views

New pictures of the Transformers Fall of Cybertron Onslaught toy has surfaced. These pictures, like the previous reported Swindle and Brawl, are from the newest digital edition of Game Informer #227. More pictures are available at Tformers.com. - Read More

Transformers Prime: Season One Blu-ray Clip + Final Press Release from Shout! Factory

Posted 8 hours ago by Seibertron - 3,806 views

For Immediate Release TRANSFORMERS PRIME: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON Featuring Over 10 Hours of Non-Stop Action, Special Bonus Content and More! THE COLLECTIBLE 4-DVD SET & LIMITED EDITION 4-DISC BLU-RAY™ COLLECTION - PACKED WITH A 96-PAGE GRAPHIC NOVEL OWN IT ON MARCH 6, 2012 FROM SHOUT! FACTORY Prepare to experience the world of TRANSFORMERS PRIME like never before with perfect picture visuals and the purest digital sound available when the entire first season of the - Read More

Hasbro Addresses Transformers Prime First Editions

Posted 9 hours ago by GetRightRobot - 7,395 views

A statement released by Hasbro today addresses the short lived Transformers Prime First Editions: Hasbro wrote: As we greatly value our TRANSFORMERS fans and consumers, we appreciate the opportunity to clarify and explain the current situation with TRANSFORMERS PRIME First Edition figure availability in the U.S. We very much apologize for the miscommunication with our great retailers in the U.S. Regrettably, as a result, the TRANSFORMERS PRIME First Edition Wave 2 Deluxe, Wave 1 Voyager - Read More

Transformers Classified Book 2: Battle Mountain

Posted 12 hours ago by El Duque - 4,382 views

Amazon.com has listed a pre-order for the second book the Transformers Classified junior novel series, Transformers Classified Book 2: Battle Mountain. This novel is authored by the same creative team of Ryder Windham and Jason Fry who brought us the first novel in the series, Transformers Classified: Switching Gears. The hardcover is priced at $14.99 and scheduled to release October 9th, 2012. The first novel in the series Transformers Classified: Switching Gears can be found by clicking - Read More

Transformers Prime Tuesday Fan Q&A with Jeff Kline and Steve Blum

Posted 12 hours ago by El Duque - 4,466 views

The official Transformers facebook page has posted some of the fan questions from yesterday's live chat with Transformers Prime's Executive Producer Jeff Kline and Steve Blum the voice of Transformers Prime's Starscream and Transformers: Rescue Bots Heatwave. The Q&A session has been mirrored below for those without facebook access. FAN: What do you enjoy most about voicing Starscream? Steve Blum: (in Starscream’s voice) Everything! (in his own voice) What’s not to like about - Read More

Twincast / Podcast Episode #37 "Sub-Prime"

Posted 14 hours ago by Seibertron - 6,430 views

Grab your energon pitchforks and plasma torches faithful listeners! On the latest episode of the Seibertron.com Twincast/Podcast, your host Counterpunch tries to find the silver lining in the disappointment the fandom has encountered over the last few weeks. Throwing gas on the fire is repeat guests Razorclaw and Tigertracks. As always, you can download the Twincast directly from iTunes or here at Seibertron.com's Twincast RSS feed. Kicking things off, we discuss the launch (and relaunch) of - Read More

Dr. Wu DW-P04 Roaring Face Plate for TFC Toys Hercules

Posted 14 hours ago by El Duque - 8,018 views

It appears third-party accessory maker Dr. Wu have turned their attention to the recently completed TFC Toys Hercules with a roaring replacement face plate. This set is titled DW-P04 Roaring, and prototype images have been posted by the Transformers Galaxy Hong Kong Fans Group. Images mirrored below. - Read More

Transformers Prime Episode 29 Title and Description

Posted 15 hours ago by El Duque - 5,939 views

Zap2it has listed the title and description for Transformers Prime episode 29, or part 3 of the season 2 premiere arc. The title is "Orion Pax - Part 3" and the description is "Optimus rebels against Megatron; Autobots try to get their leader - Read More

Transformers The Ride Evac Toy Prototype

Posted 16 hours ago by GetRightRobot - 8,644 views

Work is now underway for the 3-d motion attraction, Transformers The Ride in Universal Studios Hollywood and rumored to appear in 2013 in Orlando FL. The new Autobot Character Evac, is the heroic protagonist that escorts guests through the experience. Well it appears that this busy international Autobot is getting a figure. Posted at Hk-Tf.com is a grey prototype of the vehicle mode. I've included the colored CG renders for more reference. - Read More

Winter Festival 16 Meter Optimus Prime Snow Sculpture Complete

Posted 16 hours ago by El Duque - 7,211 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

Jeff Kline and Steve Blum Live Chat Recordings

Posted 1 day ago by El Duque - 7,077 views

Earlier today Transformers Prime Executive Producer Jeff Kline and Steve Blum, the voice of Transformer Prime's Starscream & Rescue Bots' Heatwave, participated in a live chat. The sessions have been uploaded to YouTube and have been embedded below for your listening pleasure. A couple of especially interesting points in the last upload are the possibility of a Transformers Prime theatrical movie and the fact that Transformers Prime and Transformers: Rescue Bots exist in the same continuity. - Read More

FWI-2 Weapons Upgrade for Leader DOTM Ironhide In-Package Shots

Posted 1 day ago by El Duque - 11,199 views

Site sponsor Robotkingdom has updated their facebook page with in-package images of the FWI-2 weapons upgrade for Transformers DOTM Leader Class Ironhide. The set can be pre-ordered by clicking here, it's priced at $19.90 and scheduled to release this month. - Read More

Slag-A-Con 2012 Customizing Classes

Posted 1 day ago by El Duque - 9,302 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: Fall of Cybertron Bruticus Concept Art

Posted 1 day ago by El Duque - 14,349 views

The official Transformers facebook page has posted concept art for Bruticus from this Fall's highly anticipated Transformers: Fall of Cybertron. As we already know the Combaticons are getting toys that will be able to combine to form Bruticus. Check out the concept art below. Mondays are now CYBER Mondays here on the Transformers Facebook page, as we celebrate the upcoming release of the new Transformers Game, Fall of Cybertron, this fall. Activision and High Moon Studios will be joining - Read More

Transformers Prime: Music from the Animated Series (Season One) Coming March 20th

Posted 1 day ago by El Duque - 9,487 views

Amazon.com has listed a pre-order for Transformers Prime (Music from the Animated Series). The soundtrack features music from Transformers Prime Season One by Brian Tyler. The soundtrack is priced at $15.92 and scheduled to release on March 20th. Check out the cover and track list below. Track Listings 1. Transformers Prime 2. Optimus Prime Returns 3. One Shall Rise 4. Dreadwing 5. In Defense of Humanity 6. We Have Returned 7. Relentless Pursuit 8. This is Your Home Now 9. - Read More

Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Arcee Revealed

Posted 1 day ago by El Duque - 17,052 views

The Transformers facebook page has revealed Transformers Prime "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Arcee. This isn't our first look at this new mold for the Transformers Prime mainline, we got a small glimpse of her on Deluxe Ratchet's packaging insert. This version of Arcee comes with with at least one battle blade and a huge blaster. The Transformers facebook page will continue to reveal new Transformers Prime figures through February 12th. Check out the new mold below. - Read More

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Twincast / Podcast #37
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