Transformers Rumors News

Primus will Appear in Energon's Animation.

Date: Wednesday, December 31st 2003 5:16pm EST
Category: Rumors
Posted by: Professor Smooth

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There was some doubt about this in recent weeks, but for the first time in Transformer history Primus (creator of The Transformers, not the band that performs South Park´s themesong) will appear in animated form.

New City Transformer in Energon?

Date: Wednesday, December 31st 2003 4:41pm EST
Category: Rumors
Posted by: Professor Smooth

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I´ve gotten word that it´s going around that the "Omega" character we heard about several months ago might actually be Sig Omega, a new City Transformer. The character´s figure carries a $50 dollar price tag, so it´s definately possible.

Sequel to Transformers: Tatakai?

Date: Tuesday, December 30th 2003 3:05am EST
Category: Rumors
Posted by: Professor Smooth

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There´s been some talk of a sequel to the recent Japanese Transformers video game. It seems that this one will allow you to use characters from the Japanese exclusive series "Transformers: Victory." As soon as there´s any more info on this, we´ll let you know.

Mouthplated Energon Prime Found?

Date: Sunday, December 28th 2003 11:33am EST
Category: Rumors
Posted by: Professor Smooth

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It seems that the updated Energon Prime, featuring a mouthplate, has started to appear on the west coast. We´ll let you know if and when this is confirmed. We´ll also be able to tell you how to spot the different versions while still in the package. Stay tuned.

Energon Kicker Figure Confirmed.

Date: Saturday, December 20th 2003 2:00am EST
Category: Rumors

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Confirming our own Professor Smooth´s Rumor, Hobby Link Japan shows the human hero in the upcoming Energon Series (known as Super Link in Japan), as an upcoming figure to be released in March. Kicker will be at the price range of the Basic Toys, which have been the most accepted by the Transformer Fandom so far. Check the page of Kicker (no pictures available yet) right here

New TF Universe Repaint?

Date: Friday, December 19th 2003 1:36pm EST
Category: Rumors
Posted by: Professor Smooth | Credit(s): HK

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Another TF Universe repaint is on the way. This time it´s RiD´s Sideburn. While the robot mode continues to sport a similar red colorscheme to the Super Sideburn figure, the car itself is now jet black with red markings.

OTFCC Exclusives: What are they?

Date: Thursday, December 18th 2003 1:59pm EST
Category: Rumors
Posted by: Professor Smooth

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Another OTFCC, another set of repaints. This years figures are:

Wreckers: Matrix Guardian: $45

Wreckers: The Last Autobot: $51

TF Universe: Hotel Exclusive

Rumors are flying concerning what these retooled figures will be. We know the Hotel Exclusive is a repainted Armada Megatron. The other two figures are a mystery. Unlikely choices like Takara´s LioConvoy have been guessed at for "Matrix Guardian" while fans seem to think a remolded Tidalwave will be "The Last Autobot." Tidalwave really doesn´t seem all that likely, considering a Tidal Wave repaint may still be on shelves during the convention. The figures are set to be debuted at OTFCC ´04 but you can expect confirmation on what the figures are long before the actual convention.

Another Japanese Character in the G1 Ongoing?

Date: Saturday, December 13th 2003 8:43pm EST
Category: Rumors
Posted by: Professor Smooth

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We know that Sunstorm is going to be in the ongoing, we´re pretty sure that Gigatron (a renamed Powermaster Overlord) will be in the series, but it turns out that Overlord´s old nemesis will also feature into the series. I´m speaking, of course, about God Ginrai. Sort of. God Ginrai´s toy was reissued in the in the west and Dreamwave´s taking advantage of that. You´ll see Ginrai become Optimus Prime´s Powermaster and the introduction of "Apex Bomber" in the series. If this is true it could make for some interesting storytelling.

Energon Toy Rumors

Date: Wednesday, December 10th 2003 11:53pm EST
Category: Rumors
Posted by: Professor Smooth

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Rumor has it that the Energon line will feature some figures that aren´t Robots in Disguise. Both the human, Kicker, and the Quintesson, Alpha-Q, may be immortalized in plastic. Little is known about the role the Quintessons will play in Energon but it´s possible they won´t fill the same role they did in the G1 series...

Reason for high TF:U Spychanger Prices

Date: Monday, December 8th 2003 12:57pm EST
Category: Rumors
Posted by: Professor Smooth | Credit(s): HK

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As you probably know by now, the exclusive TF:U Spychangers Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus are at the same price point for Energon Basic figures. The reason for this is they both include an extra Spychanger. Prime includes a repaint of Spychanger Prowl (in Red Alert colors) and Magnus includes an all black Spychanger Ironhide repaint that includes a sticker that reads "escort vehicle."