Transformers Rumors News

Transformers Animated on DVD June 17th?

Date: Tuesday, March 4th 2008 10:34am EST
Categories: Cartoon News, Media, Rumors
Posted by: Skowl | Credit(s): TVshowsondvd.com, backpack, Lawson

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TV Shows on DVD is reporting that a DVD of the new Transformers: Animated series is scheduled for release on June17th 2008. Not much in terms of details at the moment, but initial reactions combined with the run time of 70 minutes suggests that this may be a DVD-release of the three premiere episodes "Transform and Roll Out"

More on this story as it develops.

See the article on TVshowsondvd.com by clicking here.

Marvel Transformers RRP has been set.

Date: Sunday, March 2nd 2008 5:13pm EST
Categories: Collectables, Rumors, Toy News
Posted by: i_amtrunks | Credit(s): marvellousnews.com, Nekoman

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Seibertron's own Nekoman has informed us that the RRP (Recommended Retail Price) has been set for the forthcoming Marvel Transformers figures.

According to Marvellous News.com The 8 Marvel Transformers figures to be released in 2008 (featuring Hulk and Ironman) will retail in the USA for US$14.99 each.

To check out the full Marvellous News article, please click here.

To further discuss the Marvel Transformers Pricing, please see Nekoman's original thread.

Will the Potential Screen Actors Guild Strike Delay Transformers 2?

Date: Thursday, February 28th 2008 11:30am EST
Categories: Movie News, Rumors
Posted by: Skowl | Credit(s): Variety.com

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It seems the end of the Writers Guild strikes may not mean smooth sailing for the sequel of the 2007 Transformers Movie, for fears of a potential Screen Actors Guild strike, that may happen this summer, also threatens to delay the film's production, along with many other films and television series.

Variety.com has posted an article discussing the potential of another strike, and Transformers Movie director Michael Bay chimed in:

Read the entire article by clicking here

"You hope for the best, but you can't be incapacitated by the possibility that there will be a strike," Bay said. "We've got to get this town back to work. I can't imagine anyone wants another strike, we're all tired. Hopefully clearer heads will prevail."

Bay said that the sequel is still recovering from the writers strike, and that he's playing catch-up after getting back his trio of writers, Ehren Kruger, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci.

"They did a detailed outline before the writer's strike, and now they are in Michael Bay jail, holed up in a hotel and working feverishly," Bay said. "We're paying for a beautiful suite and they are getting a lot of work done. Hiring three writers was unusual, but it has been a godsend in getting us to where we need to be. Somehow you find a way to get it done."

Toshiba making Transforming Mobile Phones?

Date: Wednesday, February 27th 2008 5:09pm EST
Categories: Collectables, Company News, Media, Rumors, Toy News
Posted by: i_amtrunks | Credit(s): First Gen, Gizmodo, cellular-news.com

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Seibertron's own First Gen has reported that electronics company Toshiba have created a "Transforming Mobile Phone".

To be released in April in Japan under the name: SoftBank 815T PB., the phone is set to be featured in an upcoming Japanese TV drama called Ketai Sousakan 7.

The phone really transforms, and even has robotic face like wallpapers to add to the effect.

To check images of the Softbank 815T PB, please click here.

BOTCON Primus Packages Sold Out!!! Official Announcement End Of The Week.

Date: Wednesday, February 27th 2008 12:03pm EST
Categories: Collectables, Rumors, Toy News
Posted by: tigertracks 24 | Credit(s): Counterpunch

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Counterpunch has been doing some digging into this rumor. He says...

"Er, hate to break it here like this...
I spoke to the Fun Pub reps this morning.
Primus Packages are indeed SOLD OUT. Gone.

There is supposedly an update coming at the end of the week to provide, 'Alternative Options'. I got no explaination to what that means, but the response was in answer to my question of 'Will there be more sets available?'

This is an update to yesterday's rumor, and seeming confirmation because it matches the information there as well. It will be interesting to see what options the club will come up with. Perhaps more will be made, and will be shipped at a later date?

You can join in the discussion already occuring here, and if you plan on attending and want to know what the options will be, check back at the end of the week, when the Botcon website should be updated officially!

RUMOR!!!! Botcon 2008 Sets All Sold Out!?!

Date: Tuesday, February 26th 2008 8:26pm EST
Categories: Collectables, Company News, Event News, Rumors, Toy News
Posted by: tigertracks 24 | Credit(s): Savage

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There is a rumor floating around the Official Transformers Collector's Club Member Forums that all the Botcon sets are sold out, or will be sold out this week!

At this time there is no confirmation from club officials and no official posting on the club site, but this looks to be a very good possibility.

If this is something that could effect you, you might want to get that order form in as soon as you can, or face the possibility of having to pick any of these exclusives that you want off Ebay.

You can view SAVAGE's original thread here to discuss this further.

RUMOR: Binaltech Is Back! Introducing BT-19, and BT-20

Date: Monday, February 25th 2008 11:51am EST
Categories: Collectables, Company News, Rumors, Toy News
Posted by: tigertracks 24 | Credit(s): Nekoman, TFW 2005

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What can be said, but transforming diecast, realistic cars are not going to stay dead if Takara has anything to say about it.

Nekoman reports that he has found pictures of Takara Exclusive Binaltech repaints for BT-19 Bluestreak and BT-20 Movie Colors Jazz. These are repaints of the Smokescreen and Meister molds, respectively, and can be viewed below, or in Nekoman's thread. The expected release date is June 26th, 2008. The price, a hefty, 5,000 yen, at retail.

You can join the already existing discussion here in Nekoman's thread.

Does this mean we might see more Binaltech and Alternators in the future? Nobody's sure, but it does seem to make it a whole lot more likely!

IDW's "All Hail Megatron" to be in Continuity

Date: Sunday, February 24th 2008 5:01pm EST
Categories: Comic Book News, Interviews, People News, Rumors
Posted by: i_amtrunks | Credit(s): clrobe, Shane McCarthy

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Seibertron's own clrobe has found an interesting tidbit from "All Hail Megatron" author Shane McCarthy over on the IDW Publishing Boards concerning the upcoming "All Hail Megatron" series.

Be warned as there are some potential minor spoilers.

I thought I'd drop by and say hello. 'Focus On' is due to hit the shelves soon and it's great to see everyone getting excited about 'All Hail'. I'm a big TF fan myself and if you guys have half the fun reading it as I'm having writing it you won't have anything to worry about.

Anyway, I'm not one for spilling the beans completely (we buy comics for a reason, I like my surprises on the pages) but I wanted to at least drop a hint or two your way since being supporters of these boards should come with some perks right?

Hints:

1) Yes, it's 'in continuity'.
2) No, it's not a 'world without Autobots' (that was a misquote from a television interview I did)
3) F-15s? Hell yes.

So what does this mean for the current IDW Universe? Feel free to discuss your thoughts and theories in our IDW-Verse Thoughts and Theories thread.

You can check out Shane's original post by clicking here.

Hasbro CEO Steps Down, Brian Goldner To Step Up?

Date: Tuesday, February 19th 2008 7:52pm EST
Categories: Company News, People News, Rumors
Posted by: Skowl | Credit(s): Kansascity.com, The Chaos Bringer

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Hasbro CEO Alfred J. Verrecchia will be stepping down in May and may be replaced by Brian Goldner, chief operating officer at Hasbro and executive producer of the Transformers Movie.

Read the article by clicking here.

Stay tuned to Seibertron.com to see how this developing story will effect the Transformers brand.

R.I.P HD-DVD, Transformers on Blu-Ray already?

Date: Tuesday, February 19th 2008 5:59pm EST
Categories: Company News, Movie News, Press Releases, Rumors
Posted by: i_amtrunks | Credit(s): Seibertron, CNN.com, engadgethd.com

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According to CNN.com, it would appear that HD-DVD is finished, with Toshiba stating that it would:
cease developing, manufacturing, and marketing HD DVDs after "recent major changes in the market." It promised to continue offering support and service for all existing Toshiba HD DVD products.

This comes on the back of news that Warner Brothers Home Entertainment announced that they would only be releasing DVD's in Blu Ray form, and Walmart announcing their support of only Blu-Ray DVD's.

Meanwhile, engadgethd.com have posted a very blurry image of what appears to be a listing for the 2 disc edition of the Transformers Movie on Blu Ray in Circuit City internal Database. Since the release has not been confirmed by Dreamworks or Paramount, it can only be assumed as a rumour.
You can check out the image below, or at the engadgethd.com website.