Date: Wednesday, September 13th 2006 10:42am CDT
Categories: Collector's Club News,
Event News
Posted by: Seibertron |
Credit(s): Master Collector
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-----Original Message-----
From: Master Collector
Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 1:51 AM
To: Ryan Yzquierdo
Subject: BotCon update all TCC members
Hello!
BotCon is drawing near only 2 weeks away! Please remember that if you are attending that the pre-registration ends on Friday September 15.
You must fax your registration form in by then or you will have to come to late registration on Friday morning September 29 and we do not guarantee availability! We have now hit the 600 mark for attend and non-attending packages so there are only 150 left! The registration form for attending and non-attending packages can be found at BotCon.com.
In addition, if you order the non-attending (Iacon Package) by this Friday, your shipping is included (domestic) in the price. If there are any left that go in the store after the convention, the shipping will be additional.
Also, please note that because of the numbers that are coming, on Thursday night, registered guests will be limited to one of each of the souvenir figures per person. On Friday morning you will be able to purchase additional pieces (qty not determined at this time, we will decide based on what is left from Thursday night).
See you there, it is going to be a great time!
Brian
Date: Thursday, August 31st 2006 2:49am CDT
Category: Event News
Posted by: Alex Kingdom |
Credit(s): Paul Cannon - Transforce Organiser
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Paul Cannon, organiser of UK Transformers Convention
Transforce has contacted fans who filled in his
Fan Survey with confirmation of the venue and date of next years convention:
Dear Transfan,
Thank you for taking the time to submit the Transforce survey. I assure
we read every comment and will try to ensure that based on what you have
told us, that Transforce 2007 will be exactly what you, the fans, want
it to be. Obviously we can't please everyone, but we'll try to do our best.
The venue is now confirmed as Fairfield Halls in Croydon. This is mostly
because so many people commented in the survey on how much they liked
the venue in 2002, and it fitted most of the criteria that was
preferable in the survey. Transforce this time will take place on
Saturday 17th March 2007 (St Patrick's day).
Can I once again thank you for submitting the survey, and ask that you
mention it to anyone who you think may not have filled it in, I'd like
everyone to have their say.
Many thanks,
Paul Cannon
Transforce organiser
Visit the
Transforce 2007 website for more information. Fans can still fill in the survey
here.
Date: Wednesday, August 30th 2006 10:31pm CDT
Categories: Comic Book News,
Event News,
Press Releases
Posted by: Seibertron |
Credit(s): Pete Sinclair - TF Club & Convention
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Views: 29,735
Pete Sinclair sent SEIBERTRON.com the following message earlier today:
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Pete Sinclair
Date: Aug 30, 2006 3:52 PM
Subject: Timelines Issue 1 Beast Wars
To: SEIBERTRON.com
Hello, just trying to get the word out on our first issue. If you would like a copy of the convention edition please feel free to email me back and I will send you one after the show. Thanks!
Pete Sinclair
Coordinating Editor
TF Club & Convention
For Immediate Release
Transformers Timelines #1
Featuring Beast Wars
by Forest Lee & Pete Sinclair
Before the BEAST WARS, Megatron and his crew of Predacons traveled deep within the inner chambers of Cybertron and stole one of the planets most guarded secrets.... The Golden Disk! The story that started it all is finally here in this awesome adventure that travels from Cybertron to the far reaches of space. Featuring Optimus Primal, Megatron and the Season 1 cast of Beast Wars, seen like they never have before in their pre-earth Cybertronian modes. With an amazing Diamond exclusive cover by Transformers artist Joe Ng and story contributions by Benson Yee and Beast Wars writer Bob Forward.
This special Diamond edition also features exclusive content, including two new Beast Wars profiles and an inside look at the days before the Beast Wars. Be sure to check with your local comic shop and reserve your copy now!
FC 24 page story, character profiles and more.
November, $4.95
Click the image below to view the full size image ...
Date: Monday, August 28th 2006 11:56pm CDT
Categories: Collector's Club News,
Event News,
Press Releases
Posted by: Fender Bender |
Credit(s): Brian Savage @ Transformersclub.com
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Views: 25,327
Brian Savage has sent out an update to all TCC members:
Hello Club Member!
We hope you are all getting excited about BotCon! I know we are!
Here are some updates:
Board Wars Faction Feud-
We only have space for a couple more websites to participate in this
event and we need to know if you are planning to have a team by Thursday
of this week. Please email lisa@mastercollector.com your board name,
along with the leaders name, team members name (limit of 5 people) and
their screen names.
Video Room Sponsors-
We have one more spot for a website to sponsor the video room. You
will need to have a representative in the video room during your time and
you have games and contests there as well, if you like! There is no
cost to you, just bring the DVDs and VHS tapes you want to show.
Contest entries-
Regular contest entry setup is Friday morning from 8:30-Noon. Please
plan to have your entry in place by then. Late set up is 10am-11am on
Saturday morning. Trophies and show dollar prizes will be given out at
the Awards Party on Saturday night.
If you are entering one of the contests, please email
lisa@mastercollector.com and let her know which one(s) to reserve your
space. We don't want to run out and this helps us plan for your
arrival.
Registration cut off dates-
If you are registering with a check you must have your registration
form to us by this Friday. If you are using a credit card or money order,
you must have it to us by September 15. After that date you will need
to come to late registration pick-up on Friday morning at 8:30 am and
we cannot guarantee availability at that time. Please remember that the
souvenir items go on sale Thursday night and you must be a registered
guest to purchase that evening or Friday.
MSTF-
We will be hosting the MSTF Theatre on Thursday night after
registration closes.
Schedule-
We will post the schedule up in the next 2 weeks.
BotCon Comic-
This year the BotCon comic will be distributed through Diamond this
year with an alternate cover and content. Watch for it in the next
Previews.
Transformers Toys-
These items have just come in, so check them out at
transformersclub.com/shop
Cybertron Leader:
Metroplex w/Drill Bit
Galaxy Force Optimus Prime
Cybertron Ultra:
Cryo Scourge
Thanks for your support! If you have any questions, please give us a
call at 817-448-9863.
Brian
Date: Monday, August 21st 2006 1:19am CDT
Categories: Collectables,
Event News,
Toy News
Posted by: Alex Kingdom |
Credit(s): ViceGripX of CybCon, Maximus Prime
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ViceGripX of
CybCon has sent us the following email announcing this years convention exclusive.
To help commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Transformers The Movie, this year's CybCon exclusive will be Kranix. Lovingly hand-crafted by crazysteve, Kranix will be available in limited quantities. So, don't miss out on your opportunity to get your own Kranix and register before it's too late.
CybCon 2006 will be held on Saturday, September 2nd, 2006 at King Oscar Motel and Convention Center Tacoma, 8820 and 8726 South Hosmer, Tacoma, Washington 98444.
Date: Friday, August 18th 2006 1:00pm CDT
Categories: Event News,
Media,
Movie News
Posted by: Seibertron |
Credit(s): Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, TheMovieBlog.com, Shinobi Rendar, SEIBERTRON.com News Crew
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Views: 68,152
Hey everyone,
The SEIBERTRON.com news staff will be updating this news post with information as it becomes available over the next couple of hours. For those of you who don't know, there will be a webcast wtih
Transformers movie screenwriters Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman at 1pm Central (11am Pacific, 12pm Mountain, 2pm Eastern). They will be announcing the official identities of the Autobots and Decepticons that will be in the movie.
Some of the Transformers names that have been announced so far were simply placeholder names and apparently only Michael Bay and the CEO of Hasbro were the only ones (until now) who knew the true identities. The current names currently believed to be already known are Optimus Prime, Megatron, Bumblebee and
Starscream. Various rumors have been circulating the past few days that even announced names like Brawl, Vortex, Jazz and Ratchet could be optional at this point.
Stay tuned Seibertronians ... it's going to be a wild afternoon!!!
Ryan
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: TRANSFORMERS Webmaster Program
Date: Aug 17, 2006 6:32 PM
Subject: TRANSFORMERS Announcement - Time and Link for Orci and Kurtzman webchat
Giant Freakin' Robots Are Coming!
Friday, Aug. 18th, at 11AM, Pacific Standard Time. Watch screenwriters Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman reveal the names of ALL the TRANSFORMERS appearing in the film at this link:
http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/transformers.html
The above link is the direct URL for 8/18's online event.
See you online, Webmasters. Roll out.
Don't forget to check out the teaser trailer at TransformersMovie.com.
Update:
The Autobots and Decepticons who will be in the Movie have been announced! here they are:
Autobots
Optimus Prime--The Valiant Leader, Described as noble and Shakespearian.
Bumblebee-- the Underdog/Scout First Transformer on Earth and most like Spike.
Jazz--Stylish guy, takes pieces of foreign cultures he likes the best and adapts to them. Described as Rock'n'Roll and loyal.
Ratchet--Medic/Science Officer Described as , the Smartest Autobot.
Ironhide--Autobot Muscle/Warrior, Described as the classic cowboy and Optimus Primes oldest friend
Decepticons
Megatron--His evil will be more in depth, a firm believer in survival of the fittest he believes it is his right as a superior being to rule.
Starscream--Backstabber, still questions what would happen if he were to lead, said to be engaged in a secret plot to dethrone Megatron but waiting for the right opportunity.
Brawl--
New Character Mad all the time and always looking for a fight. Like Ironhide First non flying Decepticon,
Bonecrusher--
New Character Closest thing to a Constructicon--Hates all other Decepticons other than Megatron, respects fascism only.
Barricade (Cop Car)--
New Character The Decepticon Hunter/Tracker. Described as the camouflaged hunter
Frenzy--Originally going to be Soundwave, but changed to become a smaller stealth spy.
Blackout--Takes out Earth Defense Systems with an EMP. Also in charge of transporting Decepticons, has a large alt. mode.
Scorponok-- References were made to Beast Wars Dinobot, his alt mode will appear totally logical one you see the movie.
Contest!!!!!! There will be a contest for fans to submit a line that you feel that Peter Cullen must say as Optimus Prime!
The writers also did a Q&A session after announcing the movie roster:
Q: Were you fans of the franchise way back when?
A: Yes, they both grew up with the G1 Cartoon and wanted to do the movie right. The Cartoon was much more of an infulence than the toys.
Q: What’s the transformer to human screen time ratio?
A: The early versions of the script leaked onto the internet were misleading. Pages of Dialogue can vary in screen time massively. The Transformers to Humans ratio should be very close to 50/50 in terms of screen time.
Q:Why is the Camaro being used for Bumblebee?
A: "Clothes don’t make the man", the characters are still the same as they were in G1. For instance Bumblebee is still the same character we know and love from G1, just updated with a new Alt. mode.
The new Alt-modes, specifically Bumblebee, are a lot to do with what would be cool now to todays Spike. They also don't want to cheat in the transformation, meaning no size or mass shifiting. they wanted the transformations to be believable and new alt-mode were chosen for that purpose.
Q: How is this movie going to appeal to the female and non-Transformers Fan audience?
A: The story is designed to be understandable to all movie goers be they fans of the Transformers or not. References will be made that fans will understand but the moive will appeal to all. They see this as an amazing opportunity to do something on par with Jurassic Park!
Plus there will be hot guys and cool smart women for both the female and male fans alike.
Q: Will Megatron insult Starscream at least once in the movie?
A: Definitely yes. One thing they were clear about from the begining was the relationship between Megatron and Starscream will mirror that of the original G1 Cartoon.
Q: Why so few Autobots compared to Decepticons?
To outnumber the Autobots and put them at a disadvantage. Ths makes for very intense action scenes with the Decepticons firepower far outweighing that of the Autobots. This will also be telling of the larger Cybertronian War, these are the only Autobots availble to stop Megatron at that time due to the war raging elsewhere. The Autobots have to use their friendship to win.
Q:How close has Hasbro been involved?
Very close, they had a Hasbro adviser there as the wrote. They went to the Hasbro HQ to look through the design catalog. Hasbro were very clear about what the Transformers world meant to them and that it was Character, not toy, driven.
Q: Who would win in a street fight between Megatron and Optimus Prime?
A: Watch the movie and you WILL definately find out.
Q: Will the Transformers use Lazer weapons or more conventional weapons like Bullets and so on?
A: When in thier earth alt-modes to maintain thier disguise they will use Earth weapons like bullets and missiles. However in robot mode they will use Energy Blasts and more advanced/alein weaponary.
Q: Why not Shockwave?
A: Same reason many other major characters are missing they had to chose the right characters so that each had a designated purpose. However, the film has been written with story threads that will alow for further G1 characters to make an appearence in sequels.
Q: How do you feel about Michael Bay directing?
A: They feel Great. Bay was their first choice and definatly the right guy for the job. He to really wanted to know about the story and characters and trusted Orci and Kurtzman to remain faithful to the fan perspective. Whatever people have said about Bay not being a Transformers fan Bay knows vehicles like no other director.
Q: Can you tell us about any other voices?
A: Not yet. It is a 'work in progress' right now.
UPDATE
In case you missed the webcast you can see a full recording of it
here coutesy of Yahoo.com
You can also view a video clip of John Campea of
TheMovieBlog.com giving his views on the webchat
here
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