Transformers News

First Look at Transformers Movie "Danglers"

Date: Monday, January 14th 2008 3:47pm EST
Categories: Collectables, Movie News, Toy News
Posted by: Skowl | Credit(s): tfw2005.com, Sycia, gachausa.com, Tomy Yujin Corporation

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TFW2005 member Sycia has reportedly found a Gachapon vending machine with small "Danglers" based on the characters from the Transformers Movie. These small figures features vehicle modes hidden inside robot modes, each vehicle has a string that can be used to tie the figure to backpacks, cell phones etc.

According to the website of the toy's manufacturers, Tomy Yujin, these figures are no longer available, but have reportedly been released to over 15000 retail chains like movie theatres, grocery stores, Wal-Mart, K-Mart and Toys R Us stores, so some of these may still be out there.

Check the Transformers page on the Tomy Yujin website by clicking here.

For more images of the toys, including instruction manual as well as a look at how the vehicle mode is hidden inside the robot, click here

'Bumblebee' Makes An Appearance At The North American Internation Auto Show GM Style Event

Date: Monday, January 14th 2008 12:14pm EST
Categories: Company News, Event News, Movie News, Press Releases
Posted by: tigertracks 24 | Credit(s): Rodimus Convoy 13, Highbeam

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Transformers Summer Blockbuster movie star Bumblebee found time in his busy schedule to make an appearance at a GM event in Detroit, Michigan this weekend.

The North American International Auto Show begins this week in downtown Detroit, and GM kicked off the premiere with a show featuring new vehicles and celebrities.





Other famous celebrities of note were Kid Rock, Mary J. Blige, Jeff Gordon, Joe Theisman, and many other new vehicles.

Photos from
MSN.com.

Robot Mode Pictures Of TRU Exclusive Wing Saber and Jetstorm

Date: Monday, January 14th 2008 12:03pm EST
Categories: Collectables, Company News, Rumors, Store News, Toy News
Posted by: tigertracks 24 | Credit(s): BigPhill, Cybertron.CA

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In a continuation of a previous story here we now have pictures of the back of the boxes showing the robot modes, and some very different than possibly expected colors for these.





You can further discuss these exclusives in bran10's original thread in the Toys Forum.

We'll let you know when there is more information on these new repaint/exclusives. Keep checking here, the Seibertron.com Toy News!

Transformers Mosaic: "Coming Storm"

Date: Monday, January 14th 2008 12:00am EST
Categories: Comic Book News, Site Articles, Site News
Posted by: i_amtrunks | Credit(s): WhiteRabbit

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The Universe of the Transformers is vast, and populated by many characters. Their universe is a large tapestry, made up of the stories and points of view of countless experiences that serve the larger whole.

These are some of those stories. This is:


It should be noted that while this project has been recognized by IDW Publishing and Hasbro, none of the works presented have been commissioned or solicited by either company. The stories are not official canon, except where noted.
These stories are the result of Transformers enthusiasts taking the time out of their busy days to contribute to a universe they love.
No one has been paid for the production of these stories.

January 18th marks the six month anniversary of TRANSFORMERS: MOSAIC!

So, as a special celebration to mark the occasion, we'll be presenting daily releases for the whole week!

We'd also like to take this opportunity to send out a special thanks to everyone who has supported this project, from it's modest beginnings on IDW's forums to its explosion across the fandom. This is by you for you folks, take a bow!

To everyone else, stay tuned, we've still got some surprises up our sleeves. Keep an optic out in the coming months... we've got something really cool in the works!
- Josh van Reyk & Shaun Knowler

This piece is called "Coming Storm". Story by S.A. (The Oracle) Hopkins , Art by Justin T. Dudley.



Please post all comments questions and thoughts about "Coming Storm" in this thread

Staz Johnson Pencils Previews for Transformers UK

Date: Sunday, January 13th 2008 5:20pm EST
Category: Comic Book News
Posted by: i_amtrunks | Credit(s): Staz Johnson, tfarchive.com

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Transformers Artist Staz Johnson has updated his Myspace page with some pencil art previews from his work on the Titan UK comic series. His preview pages include Ironhide and Scorponok, and can be seen below:





You can check out Staz's myspace page by clicking here.

Movie Bumblebee's License Plate for Sale

Date: Sunday, January 13th 2008 4:53pm EST
Categories: Auctions, Collectables, Movie News
Posted by: i_amtrunks | Credit(s): Wolfman179 of tfarchive

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Movie Prop site ScreenUsed.com have posted the 1977 Camaro Bumblebee's License Plate from the Transformers Movie.



This is Bumblebee's license plate used on the 1977 Yellow Chevy Camaro. Made of plastic and marked "Old Bumblebee Hero" on the backside. The plate is aged and made to look dirty to match the look of the car. The 1977 yellow Camaro is Sam Witwicky's (Shia LaBeouf) first car and is one of the most important props of the film, with this plate is a very recognizable part of that car. Very few props from the film were sold by the studio making this a very rare opportunity for collectors of the film. The custom display case is 13" wide x 16" tall x 4" deep

The asking price is a bargain basement $3699.00.

To check out the sale page, please click here.

"Decepticons, I Starscream Am Your New Leader"--Coronation Gear For MP Starscream

Date: Sunday, January 13th 2008 7:50am EST
Categories: Collectables, Toy News
Posted by: tigertracks 24 | Credit(s): Flux Convoy, TFClub.com

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"Who dares disrupt my coronation!"

It has come. Armor upgrades created to turn the traitorous, power hungry Decepticon Starscream, Masterpiece Version, into Emperor Starscream from the original cartoon movie!

TFClub seems to create a piece that fans will be clamoring to get their hands on.



According to information the additional armor pieces are coming out in March.

View more images here including a set on Masterpiece Skywarp.

Is this more than just 'bad comedy'? You tell us and join the ongoing discussion here in the already existing thread in the Toys Forum!

The Counterpunch Files: "Insuring the safety of your collection"

Date: Saturday, January 12th 2008 6:13pm EST
Categories: Editorials, Site Articles
Posted by: i_amtrunks | Credit(s): Counterpunch

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Seibertron's own Counterpunch has come back from a deep undercover mission with a report regarding the safety of your toys, and how to keep your collection safe from the threats of sunlight, smoke and even terrorists.

Firstly a word from our agent Counterpunch:

Hey gang. This is not my most cohesive article I've done, but there were a lot of topics I wanted to hit on and one major one to work towards. Hopefully you can forgive the flow and ask questions to expound on anything particular to you. This article is geared towards collectors with large or soon to be large collection as a wake up call. My goal was to have this serve as a note to stick in the back of everyone's head as their collections start to grow and the small difficulties of ownership start to catch up with them.

This is all from my personal experience, so of course results may vary.

Also, I've been asked on a few occasions about my interviews. Be assured that they aren't done. Hopefully one or two can get pulled together soon (PM me volunteers!). My goal is to do actual video interviews at BotCon. 8)

In the absence of anything witty to say (it's 3:15 am) understand that I will personally come to your door to discuss any "criticism" you might throw my way.

To read Counterpunch's article, please click here.

Gallery and Review of Allspark Power Big Daddy

Date: Saturday, January 12th 2008 1:38pm EST
Categories: Movie News, Toy News
Posted by: Skowl | Credit(s): Dinobot Swoop, Cybertron.ca

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Dinobot Swoop of Cybertron.ca has posted a review of the upcoming Wal-Mart exclusive "Allspark Power" Big Daddy figure from the Transformers Movie toyline.

Big Daddy is a repaint of Cybertron Downshift and an homage to the Generation 1 Micromaster Big Daddy

See the review and images by clicking here

Transformers The Game Price Drop and Unlockables on Xbox Live

Date: Saturday, January 12th 2008 10:32am EST
Categories: Game News, Movie News
Posted by: Skowl | Credit(s): Allspark.com, xbox360fanboy.com, gamestop.com, bestbuy.com, amazon.com

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The Transformers Movie Videogame has now officially dropped in price. The Xbox360, Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii and PSP versions should now be selling for $29.99, while the Nintendo DS and Playstation 2 versions should be selling for $19.99.

Check out the listings for the games on various online stores by clicking the links below

Amazon.com
Gamestop
Best Buy

The Transformers Movie Videogame will also have a new 'transformers unlockable' feature on Xbox Live, which unlocks all the extra content and upgrades in the game for 500 Microsoft points.