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BBTS EXCLUSIVE DARK ENERGON DELUXE SET OF 4 WITH BONUS DVD
This BBTS Exclusive Set will include the following figures, as well as a bonus DVD: Defender Wheeljack, Knockout, Starscream, Defender Bumblebee. The translucent figures show the effects of Dark Energon infusion. Each fan-favorite character has unique paint schemes and the Autobots and Decepticons have taken on new faction logos: Autobot Dark Energon Defenders and Dark Energon Decepticons. This set is listed for $59.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


BBTS EXCLUSIVE DARK ENERGON VOYAGER SET OF 2
This BBTS Exclusive Set will include the following figures: Defender Optimus Prime & Megatron. The translucent figures show the effects of Dark Energon infusion. Each fan-favorite character has unique paint schemes and the Autobots and Decepticons have taken on new faction logos: Autobot Dark Energon Defenders and Dark Energon Decepticons. This set of two is priced at $49.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


EXCLUSIVE TRANSFORMERS ULTIMATE GIFT SET
This set includes the following figures:
-Deluxe Combat Hero Optimus Prime - redeco of Deluxe G2 Optimus Prime
-Deluxe Jazz V2 - redeco of Deluxe Jazz
-Legion Motormaster - redeco of Legion Optimus Prime
-Legion Thundercracker - redeco of Legion Starscream
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


DJANGO UNCHAINED 8" ACTION FIGURES - CASE/SET/SINGLE
From the highly anticipated new film from prolific director Quentin Tarantino - comes this collection of poseable 8" figures with tailored fabric clothing - similar to the retro toy lines that helped define the licensed action figure market in the 1970s. These characters are faithful to their western looks in Django Unchained and includes the likenesses of such famous hollywood talent as Jamie Foxx and Leonardo Dicaprio. Characters included are Candie (Leonardo DiCaprio), Stephen (Samuel L. Jackson), Django (Jamie Foxx), Broomhilda (Kerry Washington), Butch (James Remar), and Dr. King Schultz (Christoph Waltz). Each figure stands approx 8" tall, with tailored western clothing, and authentic weapons and accessories.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=8926


EXCLUSIVE WOLF PACK CLONE TROOPERS ULTIMATE GIFT SET
This Ultimate Gift Set has everything you need for a truly spectacular battle between the 104th Battalion "Wolf Pack" and the "intergalactic" forces of evil! Your CLONE COMMANDER Wolffe, PLO KOON, CLONE TROOPER Sinker and CLONE TROOPER Boost figures are heavily armed and ready for payback for their fallen comrades! Two of the figures are armed with awesome blasters that launch projectiles. This set also includes Galactic Battle Game cards, bases and die!
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


HOT TOYS MOVIE MASTERPIECE 1/6 SCALE CATWOMAN(SELINA KYLE)
Following the great response of The Dark Knight Rises movie and our movie-accurate collectibles, Hot Toys is proud to present the highly anticipated female character - the 1/6th scale Selina Kyle/ Catwoman Collectible Figure from this movie. The collectible is specially crafted based on the image of Anne Hathaway as the prominent character Selina Kyle/ Catwoman, highlighting the movie-accurate head sculpt, hair implantation, highly detailed costume and accessories. Catwoman is priced at $179.99, $15 off MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


EXCLUSIVE HENKEI CLASSICS ULTRA MAGNUS
We have this Asia exclusive Ultra Magnus, with white legs, listed for $79.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


TRANSFORMERS TG FIGURES
The folks over at Takara are releasing a new TG (Takara Generations?) line of deluxes. The first two are Fall oof CYbertron versions of Optimus Prime and Jazz, and we expect that Takara will add different coloring and/or chrome to their versions. We have these figures listed at $37.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... +Cybertron


APS-01 ASIA PREMIUM SERIES STRIKER OPTIMUS PRIME
This Optimus Prime figure features metallic paint, chromed parts, specially designed packaging and a bonus weapon. With a limited production run, this figure is listed for $189.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


TRANSFORMERS PRIME RAINBOW SHIELD EXCLUSIVE ARMS MICRONS
Four new exclusive Arms Microns are soon to be released in Japan. These are red, yellow, green and pueple clear versions of Ratchet's blade, and the four can fit together into a windmill-shaped Rainbow Shield. We have each micron listed at $29.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... bow+Shield


TRANSFORMERS PRIME ARMS MICRON FIVE-PACKS - AUTOBOT, DECEPTICON
Two new recolor sets of Arms Microns are also up for pre-order. The Autobot Set includes microns that originally came with Optimus, Bumblebee, Ratchet, Ironhide and Wheeljack, and the Decepticon sets includes microns from Megatron, Starscream, Soundwave, Airachnid and the Vehicon. Each set of five is listed at $24.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... +Five-Pack


TRANSFORMERS REMOTE CONTROL OPTIMUS PRIME, BUMBLEBEE
We also have listings for two new R/C Transformers. Optimus Prime and Bumblebee transform into Robot or Vehicle mode, and each is priced at $54.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=8919


NBA SPORTSPICKS SERIES 22 - CASE, SINGLES
McFarlane's NBA Sportspicks series 22 brings us Dwight Howard, Kyrie Irving, Blake Griffin, Deron William, Kevin Durant and steve Nash. Individual figures are listed for $11.99 each and the Case of 8 with Chase or Collector Figure is listed for $84.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... rch=nba+22


MLB PLAYMAKERS SERIES 04 - CASE, SINGLES
Eight players are included in Series 4 of McFarlane's MLB Playmakers: Yu Darvish(Pitching), Matt Kemp, Bryce Harper, Curtis Granderson, David Wright, Prince Fielder, Albert Pujols and Mike Trout(all hitting stance). Individual figures are listed for $7.99 and the Case of 12 is $79.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=8914


BLUEFIN TAMASHII JANUARY 2013 LISTINGS
A bunch of new listings from Bluefin have just gone up. These include D-Arts Megaman w/ Rush & Met, Mermaid Thetis and Pegasus Kouga from Saint Seiya, three new Kamen Rider figures and others from One Piece, Gundam and Soul of chogokin.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=10506


PERFECT MODEL 12" WILD TIGER FIGURE
This new Tiger & Bunny figure is the first of a new line that incorporates LED lighting, composite resin and die-cast parts, additional articulation and more. The figure also includes bonus parts to recreate scenes from the upcoming "Tiger & Bunny - The Beginning" movie, a display stand, alternate hands and more. We have it listed at $299.99, $20 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


TEMPLE GUARD MASK PROP REPLICA
The line of "Alien Vs. Predator" mask replicas continues with this new piece. It includes red LED targeting lights and is listed at $329.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


THREEA 1/6 SCALE MIDAS
The "Gold Blooded Killer" Midas from Real Steel is coming to us in 1/6 Scale from ThreeA. This figure stands 16 inches tall and is fully articulated with light up eyes. It is priced at $314.99, $15 off MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


40 NEW TONNER DOLLS
We've just listed a bunch of new Tonner dolls ranging in price from $76.99 - $186.99. These include dolls from The Hunger Games, Harry Potter, The Wizard of Oz, Twilight and The Vampire Diaries. We've also got listings for Tonner's Marilyn Monroe dolls and from Marvel, X-23(LE 300).
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... ner&page=2


FIGUARTS ZERO - FRANKY(NEW WORLD VERSION-REISSUE)
The cyborg shipwright of the Straw Hat Pirates accurately portrayed in the FiguartsZERO series, this high-detail PVC sculpt figurine hunkers down at a very broad and massive 13.5cm high and will come with a special interchangeable head part, as well as special display stand with character name and Japanese catch phrase. Franky is listed for $49.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


CDMW-34 THE HERCULES POWER PARTS CUSTOM HEAD VERSION 02
This head version can be displayed with either of two different faces with LED visor, and can be fully hidden inside Dr. Crank's body as the original can. It is ball joint neck compatible and made of Polylac virgin ABS. This item is listed for $35.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


NEW HASBRO ZYNGA GAMES
New games include CityVille Monopoly, Farmville Hungry Hungry Herd, Words With Friends, cut the Rope Connect 4 among others. These games are priced $10.99 - $44.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=10499


PERFECT EFFECT PE-12 ASSAULT FORCE X
This new set comes with brand new heads, coloring and even a couple of new chest plates, and is listed at $84.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


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2012 VINTAGE STAR WARS WAVE 2.5/3/4 CASES OF 12
Now in stock are three different cases of 12 for the 2012 vintage Star Wars figures: wave 2.5, 3 & 4. Each case is priced at $119.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... ntage+case


TAKARA ARMS MICRON E, D, F
We've received the following Arms Microns: AMW07 Arms Micron D, AMW08 Arms Micron E, AMW09 Arms Micron F. Each of these is priced at $7.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... rms+micron


AM-18 ARACHNID
Along with the other recently received Arms Microns, we also go AM-18 Arachnid. It is priced at $29.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


BATMAN BLACK COSTUME 1/6 SCALE ARTFX VINYL STATUE
Sculpted by Kouei Matsumoto, Batman Black Costume Version stands 11 inches tall (1/6th scale) on a special display base. This statue is listed at $89.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


HOT WHEELS ELITE CULT CLASSICS 1:18 SCALE ECTO-1
The Ecto-1 is the legendary vehicle that the Ghostbusters used to travel throughout the city busting ghosts. The vehicle used for the Ecto-1 was a 1959 Cadillac professional ambulance, built by the Miller-Meteor company and converted by Universal Studios. “GhostBusters” is the famous 1984 American comedy film about three eccentric New York City parapsychologists-turned-ghost exterminators. This vehicle is listed at $114.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


S.H. FIGUARTS - LUNATIC
The Blue-green flame manipulating “dark hero”, Lunatic joins the S.H.Figuarts series with fire effect parts, special bow-gun, and figure stand. It employs diecast for added weight and the set includes interchangeable hand parts (4 sets), cape (2 types), special display stand, bow-gun accessories (2 types) and effect parts. This great figure is priced at $54.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


SAINT CLOTH MYTH EX - PEGASUS SEIYA(NEW BRONZE CLOTH)
The fifth Saint Cloth Myth EX figure represents the very first Bronze Saint in the series: Pegasus Seiya (New Bronze Cloth). The highly anticipated item represents a culmination of 8 years of research and development since the very first figure in the series, Pegasus Seiya, was released in 2003. The new Pegasus takes wing, fueled by the three pillars of the EX series: excellent poseability, exquisite sculpting, and expansive accessories! Figure set includes two types of armor parts for depiction of both normal and broken versions, object frame, interchangeable face parts (3types), and 4 sets of interchangeable hand parts. Our price for this figure is $74.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


BUSTER MACHINE DX BUSTER HERCULES SET
This set includes BC-04 Buster Machine Buster Beet & SJ-05 Stag Beetle to form DX Buster Hercules. We have this set priced at $119.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


TRANSFORMERS JAPANESE COLLECTION: SUPER-GOD MASTERFORCE DVD BOX SET
The Long-Awaited Japanese Transformers Series Available in North America for the First Time! Following their victory over the Destrons (a.k.a. Decepticons) at the end of the Headmasters series, the Cybertrons (a.k.a. Autobots) depart Earth, leaving behind only a small group to protect the planet from any future menace. But when the powerful Destrons return to an unsuspecting planet, the Cybertrons must come out of hiding to defend their human friends once again - only this time they'll be unable to do it on their own! Super-God Masterforce is the unofficial Season 2 of the Japanese Transformers series, with Headmasters acting as Season 1. Packed with value for Trans-Fans, this set features all 42 episodes of the series on 5 DVDs, presented in the original Japanese language with new (and improved!) English subtitles. Also features a Transformers art gallery and other bonus features.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

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MOVIE MASTERPIECE 1/6 SCALE WOLVERINE COLLECTIBLE FIGURE
Hot Toys will be releasing a new version of Wolverine, this time based on his appearance in "X-Men: The Last Stand". It comes with alternate hands, a light-up display base and much more, and is listed at $214.99, saving you $20 off of the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS - TAKARA - FALL OF CYBERTRON
Takara follows up Hasbro's Generations line with their own set of releases! Look for figures to come with slightly different paint applications as well as possible chrome parts. We do not have any images of Takara product yet, but will update the site when they become available.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... akara+fall


KOTOBUKIYA 1/100 SCALE METAL GEAR REX FIGURE KIT
We have just listed this new kit from Metal Gear Solid. When completed it will be an articulated version of the original, and we currently have it listed at $109.99, although we expect this price to decrease once it is announced domestically.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


TERMINATOR COLLECTION 7" FIGURE SERIES 03 - CASE, SET, SINGLES
The new case assortment of Terminator figures includes five each of Kyle Reese and the T-800 (Tanker Truck Pursuit) as well as four of the T-1000 (Liquid Nitrogen), and is priced at $194.99, $57 off the MSRP. We also have them available as a Set of three for $47.99 ($8 off the MSRP). We have singles listed of Kyle Reese and the T-800 (Tanker Truck Pursuit) also, priced at $15.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... +Series+03


NEW IMPORT EXCLUSIVES
Fourteen new import exclusives are now up for pre-order. These include three new Figuarts Zero Artist Specials from One Piece, a Project BM Elek States figure from Kamen Rider, the Kamen Rider S.H. Figuarts Module Set 05, a Miku Hatsune Yukata Version Nendoroid figure and more.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=10443


NEW EAGLEMOSS LISTINGS - MARVEL, DC CHESS, LOTR CHESS
Eaglemoss is branching out from the success of the DC Chess figures and starting a new line of Lord of the Rings Chess figures. This first month has #001 Aragorn White King, #002 Gothmog Black Bishop, #003 Gandalf White Bishop and #004 Gollum Black Pawn, each at $15.99. We also have the DC Chess #22 Red Hood Black Pawn and #023 Batwing White Pawn at $15.99 each and #189 Gamora and #190 Vance Astro for the Marvel side.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=10401


SEPTEMBER DVDS & BLU-RAYS
This month brings a good-sized list of DVDs and Blu-Rays from a variety of titles. We have the Mass Effect: Paragon Lost title on Blu-Ray at $34.99 and on DVD at & $29.99. We also have the Complete Season 4 of the Clone Wars listed at $49.99 for the DVD Set and $69.99 for the Blu-Ray Set. Other titles include Transformers Rescue Bots - Roll to the Rescue DVD at $16.99, two Batman Double Feature DVDs (SubZero & Batman Beyond: The Movie, Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker & The Batman Vs. Dracula) at $16.99 each, GaoGaiGar Complete Collection DVD Set at $49.99, Galaxy Express 999 Eternal Fantasy DVD at $18.99 and the follow-up Galaxy Express 999 Complete Series DVD Set Volume 01 at $54.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=10436


BLACK BOX 1/6 SCALE FLAKVIERLING 38 WITH TRAILER
This 1/6 scale artillery unit features metal construction and is full of details. We have the gray and Tan versions listed at $599.99 each, and the Camo version at $624.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... akvierling


LORD OF THE RINGS WEAPON REPLICAS
We have six new replicas from United Cutlery up for pre-order. We have the Sword of the Witch-King, Narsil: the Sword of King Elendil and Anduril: the Sword of King Elessar at $249.99 each, as well as the Fighting Knives of Legolas Greenleaf at $244.99, Sting: the Sword of Frodo Baggins at $179.99 and the Staff of Gandalf the White at $189.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... ed+Cutlery


ENTERBAY BRUCE LEE BLACK LABEL 1/6 SCALE LIMITED EDITION STATUE
We just wanted to add a quick note - the price on this item has been reduced to $159.99 now that it has been solicited domestically. If you were on the fence about this great piece before, now is your chance to grab one for your collection.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


SDCC 2012 EXCLUSIVE VINYL INVADER 11" GRAY SUIT BATMAN
This exclusive version of the new Batman vinyl figure is limited to 480 pieces and combines the Japanese super robot aesthetic with one of America's most beloved super heroes. We have this figure listed at $59.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


STAR WARS DARTH MALGUS PREMIUM FORMAT 1/4 SCALE FIGURE
This new statue of one of the Dark Lords of the Sith stands 20" tall and has him in a cloth cape with his armor, lightsaber and respirator. We have him listed at $374.99, with a release date around March of 2013.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


WALKING DEAD HALLOWEEN 2012 MINIMATES SET
This special holiday Black & White two-pack includes Dale and a Female Zombie. We have it listed at $7.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


DC HEROCLIX BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM COUNTERTOP DISPLAY, FAST FORCES
Two new items have been listed from the newest assortment of DC Heroclix. This new assortment will include Birds of Prey, the Outsides and the WildC.A.T.S. and we have them available two ways - as a Countertop Display of 36 with 24 singles and four team packs for $89.99, or as a Fast Forces Six-Pack with Oracle, Black Canary, Huntress, Lady Blackhawk, Hawk and Dove, which is listed at $15.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... +of+Gotham


MIGHTY GOH VERSION 02 EX GOKIN
The ship from "Mighty Jack" is up for pre-order in its second incarnation. The Mighty Goh is about 12" long and is listed at $323.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


VASH THE STAMPEDE 1/8 SCALE FIGURE
Kotobukiya is releasing a new figure of this Trigun character. We currently have it listed at $119.99, but this price will decrease if a domestic release is announced.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


STAR TREK MASTERPIECE COLLECTION BUSTS
The Captain Kirk and Captain Picard busts have been re-solicited and are ready for pre-orders. We have each listed at $79.99, $10 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... +Trek+Bust


OUTER LIMITED CREATURE COLLECTION - ALIEN THETAN
This new series is set to bring us all the famous creatures from the sci-fi series, starting with the one that inspired "The Watchmen" The 1/8 Scale Thetan is listed at $74.99, $5 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


FRANKENWEENIE FIGURES
The upcoming Tim Burton movie "Frankenweenie" is sure to spawn a variety of figures, and we have the latest of these listed for pre-order. Medicom is producing VCDs of Sparky ($56.99, $4 off the MSRP) and Victor ($64.99, $5 off the MSRP), as well as an Ultra Detail Figure Set of Victor & Sparky at $37.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... ie+Medicom


YU-GI-OH BLACK MAGICIAN 1/7 SCALE FIGURE
Kotobukiya adds to their Yu-Gi-Oh offerings with this Black Magician 1/7 scale figure. He stands with his staff in hand atop a pentagram base, and is currently listed at $124.99, although this price may decrease is a domestic release is in the offing.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


JAKKS PACIFIC TV GAMES TOUCH
Jakks is releasing a new line of video games that plug right in to your TV and are played through an included touch screen. The first titles to come out will be Star Wars, Spider-Man and Spongebob Squarepants, and we have them listed at $28.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... ames+Touch


DISNEY SECRET OF THE WINGS FAIRIES
We have a number of new dolls and figures from the upcoming "Secret of the Wings" Disney movie starring Tinkerbell. We have a Case of 4 9" Winter Fashion Dolls at $64.99, as well as two cases of 4 4.5" Fairies -- the Basic Fairies at $32.99 and the Winter/Spring Pack at $67.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... ks+fairies


GREMLINS GIZMO 6" PLUSH
Everyone's favorite Mogwai is now available in the form of a 6" plush, and we have him listed for $9.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


THE WALKING DEAD POP! VINYL FIGURES
Four characters from The Walking Dead are the first to get figures in the POP! Television line. We have Sheriff Rick Grimes, Daryl, the RV Walker and the Bicycle Girl listed right now, priced at $10.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... Dead+Funko



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TRANSFORMERS MASTERPIECE MP-11S SUNSTORM
This new Seeker comes with coronation pieces lke a cape and crown as well as a collectible coin. We have this figure listed at $189.99, $30 off the MSRP, and it is created from the updated Seeker body with the QC fixes.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


TRANSFORMERS PRIME EXCLUSIVE TERRORCON BUMBLEBEE
The new version of Bumblebee is a Tokyo Toy Show 2012 exclusive and also includes a clear purple version of the scorpion Arms Micron. Don't miss out on this exclusive, priced at $64.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


TRANSFORMERS PRIME ROBOTS IN DISGUISE VOYAGER SERIES 03 CASE, SINGLES
This new assortment includes Optimus Prime, Megatron, Bulkhead and Dreadwing, and we have the case listed at $89.99. We also have singles available of Optimus Prime, Megatron and Bulkhead, priced at $9.50 - $24.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=8343


TERMINATOR 2 HD MASTERPIECE 1/4 SCALE T-800 FIGURE
Enterbay has just released this fantastic new 1/4 scale articulated figure fo the T-800 from "Terminator 2". It comes with weapons including bullets and shells, interchangeable hands, a cloth outfit including leather jacket and pants, a display stand, an endoskeleton arm and more, and is listed at $499.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


TRANSFORMERS PRIME AM-18 AIRACHNID
The import version of Airachnid has arrived. She comes with her own Micron, transforms from robot to helicopter and is listed at $29.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


BLUE BOX 1/18 SCALE F-18C VFA-86 SIDEWINDERS
This new 1/18 scale Hornet aircraft comes loaded with weapons and other details. We have it listed at $179.99, $10 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


EM GOKIN 01 - BLUE JET
This figure was once called Fi-Tor here in the States as a Renegade Gobot, but in Japan he is a Machine Robo character named Blue Jet. Fewture has produced an EM Gohkin figure of Blue Jet, and we have it listed at $109.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


E.T. 30TH ANNIVERSARY FIGURE SERIES 02 SET
This pair includes Telepathic E.T. and Night Flight E.T. The two figures com with accessories such as a blanket, a Speak N Spell and more, and the set is priced at $28.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


TOYNAMI SDCC 2012 PLUSH EXCLUSIVES - STREET FIGHTER x HELLO KITTY, DARK KNIGHT RISES SKELANIMAL
We have received two more SDCC exclusives from Toynami. The Street Fighter x Hello Kitty Chun Li stands about 10" tall and is listed at $63.99, while the Dark Knight Rises Skelanimal stands 10" tall as well and is listed at $47.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... 2012+Plush


FREEZE T-SHIRTS - GI JOE, TRANSFORMERS
A number of new t-shirts have arrived. We have GI Joe and Transformers shirts in sizes Medium to XXL, and they are priced at $15.99 - $16.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... ze+T-Shirt


MATTEL VOLTRON BLUE LION & ALLURA SET
For the benefit of our international and other customers we have received a small quantity of the Blue Lion set from Mattel. It comes with Princess Allura as well as a key, and is listed at $84.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


"THE DARK KNIGHT RISES" BATMAN 8" FIGURE
Our shipment also included a small number of the 8" Batman figure from the latest movie. It comes with batarangs and a display base and is listed at $42.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


DC UNIVERSE CLASSICS MIRROR MASTER
This month's Club Infinite Earths subscription figure is Mirror Master, an enemy of the Flash. He includes his twin mirror guns and holsters, and is listed at $29.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE CLASSICS SIR LASER-LOT
This new character created by Geoff Johns is part of the 30th Anniversary Series. He comes with a laser flail, a laser sword and a laser shield, and is listed at $34.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


PARANORMAN 4" FIGURINE SERIES 01 - CASE, SET, SINGLES
This case assortment includes three of Norman with Hand Base, two each of Norman with Toothbrush and Zombie Judge Hopkins and one each of Alvin, Neil, Zombie John henry, Zombie Thaddeus Glover and Zombie Amelia Wilcott; we have the case listed at $124.99, $31 off the MSRP. We also have the set of 8 (one of each figure) listed at $99.99, and singles of Norman with Hand Base, Norman with Toothbrush and Zombie Judge Hopkins at $11.99 each.
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Featured eBay Items: FOC Survival Kit, Blue Cliffjumper, Ark Pitch, Club + BotCon exclusives + more!

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Jim Sorenson (jms98!) wrote:OK, now, this is an interesting one. When Bill and I were trying to sell the book of Transformers animation models that would eventually become Transformers: The Ark, we created these pitch documents to hand out to editors at IDW and to folks at Hasbro. I stumbled across three, and thought that there might be some interest. These are unique items, part of the process of how a book gets made and sold, and I'd love to see them find their way to good hands. You get one of the three items, they're all identical. I'll be happy to autograph it if you like.

Jim Sorenson (jms98!) wrote:This is a pretty cool item: transparent versions of the three car brothers: Wildride / Mach Alert / Speedbreaker. (Known in the US as Prowl, X-Brawn, and Sideburn). These are MIB, box in good shape, never removed from packaging.

Jim Sorenson (jms98!) wrote:A beautiful set of BotCon 2007 toys, MIB in a smoke-free environment. The missing Seekers from the Classics line: Thrust, Dirge, Thundercracker, with Dreadwing and the Gobot Bugbite thrown in for good measure. Domestic buyers only, please.

Jim Sorenson (jms98!) wrote:All of the loose figures from BotCon 2007! Alpha Trion (who is actually Shattered Glass Alpha Trion... sinister!), Weirdwolf, Springer, Huffer, and the attendee-exclusive Mirage. Kept in a smoke-free home.

Seibertron.com's Transformers and more wrote:This listing includes the Fall of Cybertron "Survival Kit" lunch pail, "Soundwave" Energy Drink, a chocolate "Energon Bar", "Inside the Apocalypse" foldout card, and a book showcasing "The Art of Fall of Cybertron". This was a gift sent out to various media outlets to hype the upcoming Fall of Cybertron game. This is your chance to get this one-of-a-kind unique item. Please refer to the photographs for additional details about the items included with this listing.

Seibertron.com's Transformers and more wrote:This listing includes the following items:

* Transformers Timelines Over-Run (Runabout) with instructions, bio card, and box

* Transformers Club Exclusive Runamuck with instructions, bio card, and foam insert

* Statue of Liberty replica (sold at tourist shops in New York city, retails for $50) with custom "Humans Are Wimps" painted on statue, which homages the Runamuck and Runabout's appearance in Marvel's Transformers #23. Statue is 21" tall, it's heavy (weighs 5 pounds) ... I'm not sure what statue is made of. Includes original box and styrofoam that I received the statue in. This statue was featured in the Runamuck and Over-Run galleries on Seibertron.com.

Seibertron.com's Transformers and more wrote:The item in the photographs below is the actual item you will receive. The white parts on the toy, as well as the small Headmaster figure, have yellowed a little bit (which you might be able to fix with an H202 bath). The factory applied stickers are worn and it appears to be missing some stickers. It includes the small Headmaster figure which transforms into the toy's head, the large gun, and both small guns (which attach to the helmet, which is unfortunately missing). Please refer to the detailed photographs for additional details about the item included with this listing.

Seibertron.com's Transformers and more wrote:This item is mint-on-card. It has been removed from the package. Double Punch has some minor paint chips as well as some wear to the toy and minor sticker wear, typical of this particular toy and of a toy of this age. The "arm-flailing"/attack mechanism on his back randomly makes the right arm work. The left arm no longer moves when the button is pushed. A small, barely noticeable polyband was wrapped around the inside of the upper left shoulder joint to increase friction so that the arm can be posed (it used to loosely drop down). These issues are pretty typical of loose specimens of this figure. This item is a very nice display piece as you can see from the pictures below. If you have questions, please let me know. Thanks!

Seibertron.com's Transformers and more wrote:The item in the photographs below is the actual item you will receive. This was a gift provided to Seibertron.com from Activision. At the time of this autograph, Aaron Archer was Hasbro's Director of Global Design and Development for the Transformers brand. Please refer to the photographs for additional details about the item included with this listing.

de-witte-tornado wrote:One of the most exclusive MOSC Transformers of my collection is now for sale.
This is the famous Blue Cliffjumper released by IGA in Mexico.
Some of these Mexican releases were located here in Holland.
Why is not known. So the chance to find this one in this condition is unique.
First the bubble:
The bubble is firmly attached to card.
It is super bright.
There is a crack on the right side of the bubble as can be seen in picture 3.
Then the card:
It is super clean.
It is bright....no fading!
No big scratches or something. (I would have shown that with a pic)
It is not completely flat...there is what I call: a little "wave" in the card.

All original stuff, I do not sell or collect reissue or KO stuff,
and I never will cause its all fake in my opinion.

Seibertron.com's Transformers and more wrote:IN STOCK AND READY TO SHIP SUPER FAST!

Seibertron.com's Transformers and more wrote:IN STOCK AND READY TO SHIP SUPER FAST!

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• Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Products
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• Hall of Fame Area

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Botcon 2010 Transformers Timelines Comic Diamond Release

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The following Transformers comic solicitation is in the current issue of
Previews. Walk, Run, Drive to or Call your local comic shop and make
sure to ask them to order TRANSFORMERS TIMELINES FALL SPECIAL:
GENERATION 2 REDUX! Spotlighted with order number on Page 277 of the
September Previews.

Transformers Timelines Fall Special: Generation 2 Redux
Fun Publications, Inc.

After the Rebirth of Cybertron it seemed the galaxy would finally be at
peace, but a new battle has begun! A "second" generation of
Transformers, born on Earth and considering this planet to be their true
home, find themselves fighting to prevent the outlaw Decepticon Clench
and his rebels from putting the lives of both Autobots and Humans at
risk. Though the confrontations have been relatively contained, a new
player has entered the game: Sky-Byte, a Predacon from Quintessa who has
apparently unlocked the secret of Transformer superpowers! Get ready for
all the mayhem as the Transformers from Generation 2: Redux go toe to
toe in an all out super-powered battle!

Robby Musso is behind the amazing art in this issue of Timelines, based
on the amazing convention set first seen at BotCon 2010! Featuring
exclusive character Profiles and other bonus content. Diamond edition
cover by Alex Milne.

Price: $4.95 Pages 32

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Seibertron's review of the Transformers Movie sneak peek event

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Written by Ryan Yzquierdo
February 13th, 2007

Ok, where to begin? As many of you know, I've been a pretty big naysayer about a variety of issues regarding the upcoming Transformers Movie. Most of my concerns have revolved around the designs of the robots. While I still think the look of Megatron and Starscream is pretty bad, other characters such as Blackout, Barricade and Bumblebee are saving my overall opinion. The leaked script that I read during August 2006 is actually a big part of what started to turn me around about the movie. While I think it's great that Transformers "transform", I've always been more interested in the story behind the Autobots and the Decepticons. I found the script interesting, entertaining, compelling, emotional and true to an alien invasion of Transformers robots coming to Earth. While I found the script up to par, I still had my reservations about the movie.

Until tonight.

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Event Introduction

Let me rewind by about 6 hours. Tonight was the big event that truly brought me from Chicago to a fun-filled weekend in New York that just happened to intentionally coincide with Toy Fair 2007. The event was located at the Walter Reade Theatre on 165 W 65th St in New York city, on the northside of Manhattan and east of Central Park (near WABC's studios). The doors to the event opened at 5:45.

Upon entrance to the event, I had begun to immediately feel underdressed in my black pants and button up shirt. It had become obvious very quickly that the event wasn't designed to cater to guys who run major Transformers fan websites. Regardless that I was missing the attire that most were wearing, I quickly saw some familiar faces from Hasbro, Hunter PR and, of course, several key people within the Transformers hobby.

The walls of the front rooms to the theatre were decorated with various Transformers Movie posters, most of which prominently featured the Autobot and Decepticon symbols. The cardboard cutouts of Optimus Prime and Bumblebee were near the place where we checked in our coats. The 4 primary products featured at Toy Fair (Optimus Prime helmet, arm blaster, Leader class figure and Ultimate Bumblebee) were also on display. I expressed to Aaron Archer that I thought the Bumblebee figure was excellent. He seemed to be really proud of the figure. I got the same sense from Brian Goldner during a brief conversation with him at Hasbro's Toy Fair event this past Saturday.

The staff of theatre people operating the theatre were all dressed in black Autobot and Decepticon t-shirts. It was pretty cool to see all of these people wearing Transformers shirts ... and we weren't even at a BotCon or comic book convention. The staff of people handing out drinks had black Autobot and Decepticon napkins which several of us kept as souveniers.

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After a few drinks, we started moving into the theatre to view the presentation. I sat next to Tony Bacala (tfw2005.com) and Rick Alvarez, one row above Brian Savage and one row below Kevin and Jason Lukis (unicron.com). Ben Yee (bwtf.com) was there also but I'm not sure where he sat at the event. I'm assuming that most of the people who were in the theatre were executives of various companies or worked for Hasbro, Hunter PR, Paramount, Dreamworks or various retail chains (the CEO of Toys R Us was apparently there).

Brian Goldner (Hasbro - CEO) took the stage once everyone was in the theatre. He made several comments about the Transformers franchise before making some introductions. I missed the name of one of the people who were on the stage. Tom DeSanto was present, but not on the stage. Brian Goldner was joined by Adam Goodman (Dreamworks), Wayne (didn't catch his last name) and, of course, Michael Bay (Director). Here are some of the things that were said about the Transformers Movie prior to playing the 4 different scenes:

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• This movie will be "Revolutionary" in the same sense of the Matrix trilogy starring Keanu Reeves from Warner Brothers.
• I wrote down in my notes: "Robots in Disguise". If I recall correctly, Brian Goldner was talking about how the movie really plays up the aspect of the Transformers being "robots in disguise." While this might not seem like an important part to some of you, it really is the key idea behind the Transformers. The ability to infiltrate society as everyday objects, cars and planes is what makes the Transformers so unique.
• [You will be] blown away.
• Transformers is a 3 billion dollar brand behind Star Wars and G.I.Joe. I was surprised to hear that Transformers makes less money than G.I.Joe but this might have something to do with Hasbro's brand sharing with Takara Tomy.
• The Transformers Movie is one of the few original franchise flicks that will be released in 2007. Mentioned other franchise films such as Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean, Spider-Man and several others.
• For Dreamworks, this movie will be bigger than War of the Worlds and Mission Impossible 3 (both movies starred Tom Cruise). The Transformers Movie will be a worldwide event.
• Shia Lebeouf (Sam Witwicky) was compared to a "young Tom Hanks".
• The scenes that were previewed were "most ready to show but not finished." This meant that there was temporary sound, music and animation still in place in the scenes that we saw.
• Mentioned that this movie harkens back to the fun days of Steven Spielberg's Back To The Future and other Amblien movies from the 1980s.
• Really stressed that Steven Spielberg is a really big fan of the Transformers and was familiar with the comics and toys from when his kids were into the Transformers during the 80s. For those of you who saw Spielberg's message on the TransformersLive.com website about 1.5 to 2 years ago, it seemed like this was a rehash of things that Spielberg himself said in that video clip.
• Michael Bay stated that this has been a really fun movie to work on. He really seemed to have enjoyed his time with this movie. He told us some about the origin of him getting involved with the movie. His initial reaction was that he didn't want to be involved with a toy movie to "how can I find out more about this franchise" in about 30 seconds.
• I read in some of the existing reviews of this event that people quoted Bay as saying it took 38 hours to render 1 frame of film. I wrote in my notes that it was 38 hours to render 1 second of film. I don't know if I misheard or what, but that's what was in my notes. I'm sure we'll find out clarification at a later date.
• I think it was Bay who said that the movie was "mind blowing." It was also said that the film was ILM's "heaviest digital effects ever." Considering their work on Star Wars, I find this hard to believe but after the full sophisticated transformation of Blackout, I could see how it was more complex than just rendering a shell of a ship (for example).

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Descriptions of Movie Scenes

There were a total of 4 scenes previewed at the event. If you do not want to read any spoilers, please do not read any futher. Here are my notes and thoughts on the scenes that were previewed:

1. Qatar 1: Blackout Transforms and Attacks!
• The tension that builds up to Blackout's transformation (not to mention my anticipation) was excellent. The execution of this entire scene was very well done.
• I noticed the Hewlett Packard logo on a couple of products in this scene. Knowing how movies work these days, I'm sure this was NOT a coincidence. I think we can add Hewlett Packard (HP) to the list of official movies sponsors alongside Pepsi and Burger King.


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• Josh Duhamel (Las Vegas) and Tyrese Gibson (Four Brothers, 2 Fast 2 Furious) were both prominently featured in this scene. Amaury Nolasco (Prison Break, Mr 3000) was also in this scene. It was a running joke during his scenes that he was always speaking Spanish.
• Captain Lennox (Josh Duhamel) speaks with his wife over a video phone. His wife recently had a baby during Duhamel's tour of duty. There's some fun cutesy comments shared between the couple. I'm assuming the video connection was lost during the couple's conversation thanks to Blackout's EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse) deployment.
• During Blackout's transformation, the original transformation was used briefly during one part of his transformation. I am assuming this is one of the temporary sounds that were mentioned in the introduction. It sounded out of place and much louder than the other transformation sounds. As much as I love the old school transofrmation sound, I would prefer it to be more realistic ... kind of like a cross between the "whirring" sound from Beast Wars when the Maximals and Predacons transformed. The actual sound of the transformation that was used throughout the rest of Blackout's transformation sounded more like I would expect: metal moving against metal, parts moving and shifting.


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• Blackout's transformation was more complex than I would have imagined. This was a big area of concern for me originally. I was worried that the robots were going to have parts that "morphed." I was reassured by seeing an actual Blackout truly "transform" from a helicopter to a robot. I couldn't believe the complexity of his transformation on screen. It was unbelievable and much longer than I was expecting. If I recall correctly, Blackout is the first Transformer to transform in the movie. It was everything I could have hoped to see a helicopter transform for the first time on the big screen. It was absolutely amazing and even gave me chills while I saw this incredible event happen.
• When Scorponok "ejected" from Blackout's helicopter mode, there was a round of applause.
2. Sam's "first" encounter with Mikeala
• Sam is being ridiculed by Mikeala's (Megan Fox) boyfriend, who is a Football jock, and his friends.
• Bumblebee is the 1974 Camaro at this point in the movie.
• There's an air freshener in the shape of a cartoonish bee hanging from Bumblebee's rear view mirror. The air freshener says "Bee-Otch" underneath the image of the bee. The crowd chuckled/laughed during this scene.


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• Mikeala's boyfriend comes across as the stereotypical tool of a Football jock. He kind of reminded me of a modern "Biff" from the first Back to the Future.
• Sam or his friend said "Bros before hoes." while Sam's buddy was getting kicked out of the car in favor of the opportunity to take Mikeala home.
• Bumblebee breaks down near this make-out place where couples park their car. I believe the spot overlooks a cliff or something like that.
• Mikeala and Sam get out of the car to look at Bumblebee's engine. Mikeala starts speaking car talk with Sam who tries to follow the conversation. It's obvious that she knows more about cars than he does. She comments on how her boyfriend is intimidated by her knowledge of cars.
• Mikeala determines that she can't fix the car, so she starts to walk away saying something like "she can walk home faster than this.". Bumblebee's engine magically roars to life after a plea from Sam. "Baby Come Back" starts playing on the radio. Everyone in the crowd laughed. I think general audiences will really enjoy the music references from the mute Bumblebee. It's a clever plot device that I think will bring about an enjoyable light-hearted feeling to many people. The use of classic songs from the 70s and 80s that most people are familiar with will also be key to everyone's enjoyment of the movie.
3. Sam and Mikeala at the Witwickys' house
• I believe all 5 Autobots were in this scene (Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Ratchet, Ironhide and Jazz) who took Spike (Sam, yes, his name is "Sam" in this movie. I hope he becomes codenamed "Spike" at some point.) and Mikeala to the Witwickys' house.
• Sam was looking for his grandfather's glasses (Archibald Witwicky is his grandfather's name) which have the code from the AllSpark encoded onto the glasses if I remember the script correctly.


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• While Sam was desperately searching his room for the pair of glasses, Optimus Prime lifts Mikeala up to Sam's window with the palm of his hand.
• Sam tells Mikeala that he can't find the glasses. They argue back and forth about who should go tell the alien robots that they can't find what they're looking for.
• Optimus Prime does have a mouth in this scene. While I can't really remember what his mouth looked like in this scene, it reminded me of a really detailed version of Masterpiece Convoy / Optimus Prime's mouth when you removed the toy's face shield. It was very alien looking just like the rest of the Transformers faces. It will take some time getting used to it though I imagine Optimus Prime will mostly have the face shield based on all of the marketing pieces that I've seen so far. I didn't really like it but I knew it was going to happen. It's better for live film (the same reason why Cybertron Optimus Prime and Beast Wars Optimus Primal had mouths.
• There was only one line that I caught as sounding like Peter Cullen. It honestly sounded like a filler voice to me during the scene but everyone I asked about it said that it was indeed Cullen. Apparently, Cullen was talking quietly or whispering to keep quiet during this scene so that could be part of why it didn't sound like the Optimus Prime that I'm used to hearing. Generally, Optimus Prime is "commanding" the Autobots, which he definitely wasn't doing in this scene.
• I especially liked the scene where Sam was attempting to keep the Autobots quiet. The mute Bumblebee acknowledged Sam's request by holding his index finger up to his face.


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• It was pretty humorous when the Autobots transformed into car mode to "hide". This is a great example of the Autobots not always being able to pull off being "robots in disguise" which I appreciated as a fan. Sam commented on how transforming into car mode while still on the lawn wasn't "hiding". It was a pretty humorous scene that the audience seemed to genuinely enjoy.
• The Autobots seemed very "real", which I guess is the main objective. This is one of the things that really seemed to gain my interest and trust in what the movie folks are doing with the Transformers property. If they can convince me, one of the most die-hard Transformers fans ever, then I think they've done their job regardless if I feel like the robots could've benefited from better designs in robot mode.
• One of the Autobots almost step's on the Witwicky's Chihauhau. The dog retaliates by peeing on Ironhide's foot. The Autobot turns his weapon on the dog which causes Sam to flip out.


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• Sector Seven, lead by John Turturro's character, arrives at the Witwicky's house who want to take Sam with them once they find out he's covered with "isotopes" (??? can't remember if that was the term used) from being around the Transformers. Determine he's had physical contact with them. Sam's father, Ron, tries to prevent them from taking Sam with them. From reading the script, I can tell you that Ron and his wife (can't remember her name offhand) were unsuccessful in their attempt.
• Someone refers to the Witwicky's dog as a Taco Bell dog ... I think it was one of the Sector Seven guys.
• Ratchet trips over some power lines while trying to leave the scene quietly so as not to alert Sector Seven. Ratchet's line that he says after falling was originally supposed to be a line Jazz says from the February 2006 script.
• The Transformers seemed very real and despite some of their odd faces, they seemed to be able to express emotions just fine. Kudos to ILM for being able to pull that off with these designs.
4. Qatar 2: Scorponok Attacks!
• This scene was shown as an encore, thanks to Brian Goldner.
• There's a humorous scene during Scorponok's attack of Captain Lennox trying to get a Middle-Eastern Operator to connect him to the Pentagon. Lennox obtained the phone from a civilian. The operator was trying to get Captain Lennox to use a credit card number when he obviously didn't have access to one during the middle of a battle.


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• Jon Voight appears briefly during this scene at the Pentagon.
• While Scorponok was one of my least favorite characters from the movie roster, I have to admit that watching him "slither" mechanically in and out of the desert sand was pretty damn cool. Scorponok is really little more than a plot device to show off a pretty cool desert battle scene but it appears they succeeded in coming up with a compelling action sequence that is sure to please audiences.


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• The humans attack Scorponok with an onslaught of weapons. The humans are eventually successful in forcing Scorponok to retreat. Part of Scorponok is left behind which will be used as a plot device during a later scene in the movie.
• For whatever reason, I don't remember as much about this scene as I do the others. It seems like it was pretty action intense. It was just an all-around incredible action sequence.

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My Thoughts on the Sneak Peak

After the event, a group of us were gathered near the coat check toward the front of the building. I talked to Paula Walsh (Hasbro's Public Relations Director) for a little bit. Brian Goldner joined the group to ask a few of us what we thought. I said "Remember that little Transformers 101 stunt from my website?" everyone kind of chuckles nervously, not sure where I'm going with that comment. "Let's just say that tonight was Transformers 102 and it was MY turn to get schooled." Everyone in the group laughed and I felt a lot better after acknowledging the Transformers 101 thing directly to Brian. No hard feelings, right? ;)

The Transformers Movie reminds me most of Independence Day (ID4). It doesn't seem to have the stupid slapstick humor that I didn't find appealing in Armageddon but it does retain some of the classic humor that Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum demonstrated in Indepence Day as well as Bruce Willis and Ben Afleck in Michael Bay's Armaggedon. It's not Steve Buscemi type humor.

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The action seems very similar to Indepence Day (ID4 - Will Smith, Jeff Goldblum). ID4 is one of my all-time favorite movies so I'm pretty pleased with this direction. The scenes were absolutely incredible, the transformation of Blackout was fascinating and spectacular, and the mood was exactly what I was hoping for in the movie. I still think some of the robot designs could have used some improvements to be more reminiscent of the original characters but it's too late for that now. From what I've seen and from the version of the script that I've read, I think ILM has done a top notch job with bringing Transformers to life. The robots are designed to look like REAL Transformers, not computer animated or cell animated or toys for that matter. I think this goal was accomplished.

I've read that a few people out there were questioning if Hasbro/Paramount/Dreamworks "bought out" some of the outspoken people such as myself who attended this event. If getting to see a sneak peak of the movie so that I can share my thoughts with all of the fans of my website constitutes as being "bought out", then that's what happened. I think their main objective was to give some key people in the Transformers hobby a taste of what Hasbro/Paramount/Dreamworks have been seeing so that we could share that with you. It's a little different to hear the opinion of a die-hard fan like myself and not from someone who's officially involved with the movie. I saw it. I got it. It's going to be a spectacular summer blockbuster that most of us should enjoy. Ben Yee (bwtf.com), Kevin Lukis (unicron.com), Jason Lukis (unicron.com), Rick Alvarez (Transformers Collector's Club, etc), Tony Bacala (tfw2005.com) and myself all seemed to genuinely enjoy the movie. If I can look past some of the robot designs that I don't really like and was able to thoroughly enjoy myself while I watched the scenes that I saw, then I'm pretty confident that most of you will be able to enjoy the movie as well.

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The Transformers Movie is going to be a very solid action flick that audiences worldwide will thoroughly enjoy. If you're a fan that is really against this movie, all that I ask is that you see the movie at least once with an open mind. You know the movie is going to be different. If you can accept the Transformers Movie for what it is, I'm pretty confident that you'll find yourself having a great time with the rest of the audience.

Stay tuned to Seibertron.com for all of the latest news regarding the Transformers Movie. I'll see you in theatres starting July 4th, 2007!

Sincerely,
Ryan Yzquierdo
Seibertron.com

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Other Links

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Transformers Movie News on Seibertron.com

Transformers Movie Toy Galleries

Transformers Movie Trailer Screen Captures

Unicron.com's Preview Review

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tfw2005.com's Preview Review

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