Transformers News

New Transformers Prime Images: Ratchet and Possible Decepticon Drone

Date: Thursday, September 2nd 2010 7:48am EDT
Category: Cartoon News
Posted by: Diem | Credit(s): Hub, Jeff Witty

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The Hub website has put up its Launch Line up page and some rather interesting images appear: Ratchet (this time a full body shot) and a sinister purple car which may well be a Decepticon drone.







You can see Hub's Launch Lineup here.

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New Hasbro Trademarks

Date: Thursday, September 2nd 2010 7:30am EDT
Categories: Company News, Rumors, Toy News
Posted by: Diem | Credit(s): Transformers At The Moon

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Hasbro have applied for four new trademarks: "SPARK YOUR SUMMER", "AUTOBOT ALLIANCE", "DESTINATION EARTH" and "UNLOCK THE SECRETS". Autobot Alliance is the name being used by Takara for Hunt for the Decepticons figures and Spark your Summer is reminiscent of Transform your Summer from 2007 but so far no solid information is known about these trademarks.

The original story can be seen here.

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Extra Injured During Transformers 3 Filming

Date: Wednesday, September 1st 2010 11:17pm EDT
Categories: Event News, Media, Movie News
Posted by: Nekoman | Credit(s): Chicago Breaking News, MSNBC

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It is unfortunate that we must report an extra has been seriously injured during the filming of Transformers 3. The woman was setting in her vehicle when a object from a stunt went flying towards her, giving her a serious head injury. The woman was not intended in the part of any stunts however.

For more details click here, or here.

It is sad that something like this would happen, and we would like to wish her a quick recovery here at Seibertron.com.

New Galleries: Transformers Animated EZ Collection Wave 4

Date: Wednesday, September 1st 2010 8:43pm EDT
Categories: Site News, Toy News
Posted by: RodimusConvoy13

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Four new Transformers Animated galleries were added to the Seibertron.com toy galleries. We have now surpassed 104 individual galleries for Transformers Animated. The first four after the century mark are from Takara-Tomy's Transformes Animated EZ Collection Wave 4. Wave 4 consists of Gold Optimus Prime, Elite Guard Optimus Prime, Elite Guard Bumblebee and Elite Guard Prowl.

Have you always wanted a lucky draw figure, but have never been lucky enough to win one? Well, you're in luck with Gold Optimus Prime. He may not be a lucky draw figure, but he is nice, shiny and gold. He is the first of two Optimus Prime figures in this wave.



Elite Guard Optimus Prime is the legends version of the Voyager Elite Guard Optimus Prime. They share a very similar paint scheme. The EZ Collection is more a widely available and less expensive incarnation of this figure.



Elite Guard Bumblebee is also a smaller version of another figure. This time being the EZ collection version of Deluxe Elite Guard Bumblebee. He sports a very similar paint scheme, although the gold is only found in the stripe across the body of his alt mode.



Last but not least is Elite Guard Prowl. We featured a gallery of the deluxe version of this figure earlier in the week. Again, the EZ collection figure is very similar in it's paint scheme. This version of the figure also offers a cheaper alternative to the larger figure.



Click on any of the images above to see the respective galleries.

Ark Addendum Update and More Allspark Almanac Animated Designs

Date: Wednesday, September 1st 2010 8:11pm EDT
Categories: Cartoon News, Comic Book News, People News
Posted by: tigertracks 24 | Credit(s): Jim Sorenson, Disciples of Boltax, and Bill Forster, Deviantart

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Mr. Jim Sorenson has updated his blog site with the continuation of the Decepticon (Destron) Base from Transformers Masterforce. This happens to be a rendering of big-baddie Devil Z's underground layer. No, Autobots do not always need to fight against Decepticons.




And on a related note, friend to Jim and Seibertron, Bill Forster collaborator with Jim on the critically acclaimed (This critic acclaims it!), Allspark Almanac, and Allspark Almanac II has updated his Deviantart page with more of the characters he drew up Animated forms of for the books.



Check out all the excellent art by tapping on the links above!

Extensive Gallery of Takara Animated Wing Blade Optimus Prime

Date: Wednesday, September 1st 2010 5:43pm EDT
Categories: Cartoon News, Toy News
Posted by: Blurrz | Credit(s): KOToys

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Takara keeps ushering in Animated Transformers that we have long waiting for. Joining the list that started out with Blackout, the latest release will be Wingblade Optimus Prime. The figure has made it's way into the possession of Transformers insider KOToys, and he offers up a little gallery of the figure. This version of Optimus will feature a mix of clear and solid plastic. His weapons are mis-transformed in robot mode, but we still get a nice look at what the figure has to offer.








You'll find the entire gallery over at KOToys!

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Discovery Headquarters Hostage Crisis Over: Hostages Are Safe

Date: Wednesday, September 1st 2010 5:19pm EDT
Categories: Company News, Media
Posted by: Delicon | Credit(s): AOL News

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To update an earlier story, the crisis at Discovery Communications HQ is now officially over. Thankfully, everyone appears to be safe now, other than the gunman himself.

Here is an excerpt of the latest news, courtesy of AOL.

(Sept. 1) -- Police snipers this afternoon shot dead a gunman carrying a backpack full of possible explosives and freed the three people he had been holding hostage inside the headquarters of the Discovery Channel in Silver Spring, Md., authorities said.

All three hostages were safe, Montgomery County Police Chief Tom Manger said. He initially said police had shot the suspect but he did not know the man's condition. Police later confirmed the gunman was dead.

Seibertron.com's Delicon has been able to confirm that The Hub offices are in fact located in the same building as his brother-in-law is a Discovery employee who works at the same location.

Gunman takes Discovery Communications HQ hostage

Date: Wednesday, September 1st 2010 3:00pm EDT
Categories: Company News, People News, Site News
Posted by: Seibertron | Credit(s): Various sources ...

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Editor's Note: Seibertron.com doesn't normally cover real world news outside of the Transformers hobby, but this one's kind of related. Earlier this year, Hasbro and Discovery Communications announced a joint venture together called The Hub.

Earlier today, a gunman, named James Lee, took the Discovery Channel's headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland (outside of Washington, DC) hostage. The gunman is an activist with a slew of demands he wants broadcast that he feels will "save the planet". Authorities are assuming that the gunman, armed with a handgun, also has an explosive device due to a shiny object the gunman has. At this time, we are unable to verify whether or not The Hub is based out of this building. If it is, then this clearly is Transformers news related. We'll keep you posted in this topic as more information becomes available.

Other official news sources:

CNN: Officials: Suspect holding hostages at Discovery Channel

SyFy: Gunman takes one hostage in US

Washington Post: Suspect was barred from Discovery Bldg.

Entertainment Weekly: Armed man holding a hostage at Discovery Channel's headquarters

Crepinc.com: Gunman's list of demands

Google News: Discovery in Google News

Sponsor Update: Sons of Cybertron is in stock at ToyArena.com

Date: Wednesday, September 1st 2010 2:16pm EDT
Categories: Sponsor News, Toy News
Posted by: Seibertron | Credit(s): ToyArena.com

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The Henkei "Sons of Cybertron" set is now in stock from ToyArena.com, one of Seibertron.com's valued site sponsors.

ToyArena.com wrote:Hi,

Can you kindly update that we have Sons of Cybertron Henkei Crystal Clear Optimus Prime & Rodimus in stock and ready to ship.

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Extensive Gallery of Lucky Draw Animated Optimus Prime

Date: Wednesday, September 1st 2010 1:14pm EDT
Category: Toy News
Posted by: Blurrz | Credit(s): KOToys

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No doubt about it, Lucky Draw figures are holy grails to many collectors. Of course not everyone gets a chance to own one, seeing as their numbers are extremely limited. The latest Lucky Draw is Animated Optimus Prime, coincidentally primed with that shiny gold paint. There are going to be a 1000 of these released, you'll find more details about the figure here. For now, Seibertron.com member and Transformers insider KOToys offers up a spiffy gallery of the figure. We've mirrored some of the photos for you below, while the rest can be seen over at KOToys!








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Interview with Lester Speight Transformers 3's Hardcore Eddie

Date: Wednesday, September 1st 2010 9:25am EDT
Categories: Movie News, People News
Posted by: RodimusConvoy13

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moviemikes.com has an interview with Lester Speight who plays Hardcore Eddie in Transformers 3. He discusses his character in Transformers 3 as well as answers questions about one of his most memorable roles, Terry Tate: Office Linebacker. There is also information about other roles he's played. Click here to see the full article.

I play Hardcore Eddie. Tyrese’s character Robert Epps calls me in. I was in a war with his father. I always told his dad I would look out for him and watch his back.

Josh Keaton Hints Role in Transformers: Prime

Date: Wednesday, September 1st 2010 4:01am EDT
Categories: Cartoon News, People News
Posted by: Blurrz | Credit(s): 2D-X

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In a recent interview with the folks over at 2D-X, Josh Keaton hints at which character he will be voicing in the upcoming cartoon series, Transformers: Prime.

Is there anything you can tell us about Transformers Prime (story, characters, etc.)? Were you and Dan Gilvezan able to talk about the Bumblebee character at all while working together on Shattered Dimensions?

I can’t say anything about the story yet and I’m pretty sure it’s already out there that Peter Cullen and Frank Welker will be returning as Optimus and Megatron. Dan and I actually did have a little discussion about me taking all of his roles, but I reminded him that it hasn’t actually been confirmed anywhere that I’m going to be voicing Bumblebee. (wink)

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Transformers Mosaic: "Anything."

Date: Wednesday, September 1st 2010 3:50am EDT
Categories: Comic Book News, Site News
Posted by: Blurrz | Credit(s): Richter

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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.

For all Transformers news / updates / information, click here

Transformers Mosaic FAQ, click here

ANYTHING

Story by;
Josh van Reyk http://josh-van-reyk.deviantart.com

Art by;
Rui Onishi http://marble-v.deviantart.com

Colors by;
John-Paul Bove http://wordmongerer.deviantart.com

Letters by;
HdE http://hde-2009.deviantart.com



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Biographies of Generations Cybertronian Soundwave and Red Alert

Date: Wednesday, September 1st 2010 3:45am EDT
Categories: Sponsor News, Toy News
Posted by: Blurrz | Credit(s): RobotKingdom

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While Generations Wave 3 has been released in various places across the world, we haven't seen the biographies of both Cybertronian Soundwave and Red Alert until now. Thanks to site sponsor RobotKingdom, who also has the wave in stock, check the biographies out below!

Cybertronian Soundwave

Soundwave is one of the most sophisticated electronics and communications experts on Cybertron. His body is heavily armored and shielded to protect the sensitive communications gear hidden within, where he stores every byte of information he collects. He is a living storehouse of secrets. No one trusts him, but everyone understands that the data he holds could destroy them all.

Red Alert

As security director for the Autobots, Red Alert tries to keep his eye on everyone and everything. All the time. He installs hidden cameras and security sensors everywhere, and keeps detailed records of the known movements of enemies and allies alike. Nothing escapes his attention and - to him - everything is significant. His paranoia keeps him constantly on edge, but it`s paid off more than once by stopping Decepticon plots before they did any damage.

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RobotKingdom.com Newsletter #1126 - Alternity Ultra Magnus, Generations Wave 3 and More!

Date: Wednesday, September 1st 2010 3:30am EDT
Categories: Sponsor News, Toy News
Posted by: Blurrz | Credit(s): RobotKingdom

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If you want to get the jump on the latest Generations, then site sponsor RobotKingdom is here for you. The latest newsletter notifies us that Alternity Ultra Magnus is now instock, as well as Sleep Convoy. There are preorders for HeadRobots Hothead, Restocks of Encores, and notification that the FansProject Crossfire sets are being shipped out. To top it all off, Generations Waves 1-3 are all in stock! Check out the listings below!

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Hasbro Transformers Generations 2010 Series 02 - Cybertron Megatron.

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Hasbro Transformers Generations 2010 Series 01 - Thrust.

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Shane McCarthy Talks Transformers: Drift

Date: Tuesday, August 31st 2010 6:51pm EDT
Category: Comic Book News
Posted by: Blurrz | Credit(s): Shane McCarthy

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Love him or hate him, Drift is getting his own four issue series starting on September 9. Shane McCarthy, the creator of Drift, has updated his website with two articles pertaining to this upcoming series. One is a glimpse at Transformers: Drift #1 Cover A, and McCarthy gives a little synopsis of what to expect in the series. The second is a back story on the creation of Drift's character. Check out the cover and a snippet of what McCarthy has to say below, while the rest can be found on his website!

I get this question a lot and, even though I’ve answered it in a few different interviews, here’s the run down on the “why” of Drift and how Guido and I came about creating the character…So why Drift?

Creatively it all started when I was looking at the roster and got to thinking about the different vehicles and what has been used. Hutch is a huge drift racing fan and it occurred to me that would be great to see a Transformer that turned into a drift racer. Drift racing is huge in Japan and so are the Transformers, why not combine them? That’s the ‘wouldn’t that be cool’ side of things…

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Hunt for the Decepticons Wave 3 In Stock at BBTS!

Date: Tuesday, August 31st 2010 6:39pm EDT
Categories: Movie News, Sponsor News, Toy News
Posted by: Blurrz | Credit(s): BBTS

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If you were itching for Hunt for the Decepticons Wave 3, they're now in stock at site sponsor BigBadToyStore! You'll be getting a box of four figures - the much anticipated Tomahawk and Terradive, and on the opposite side of the spectrum, the not so hot Electrostatic Jolt, and an unchanged Battle Blade Bumblebee! If you're only looking to buy figures from Wave 3 seperately, you're out of luck as Electrostatic Jolt is the only figure that did not get jumped all over during pre-order time. Check out the listing at BBTS!




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Video Review of HFTD Deluxe Tomahawk

Date: Tuesday, August 31st 2010 6:12pm EDT
Categories: Movie News, Reviews, Toy News
Posted by: Blurrz | Credit(s): EmGo316, Slayershoop

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Once again EmGo316 delivers a review for an upcoming Hunt For The Decepticons release. This one's Tomahawk, an Autobot helicopter set for release in Wave 3. EmGo goes over Tomahawk's alternate mode, transformation, robot mode and gimmicks, all stuffed into an informative 10 minute video. Check it on Youtube or embed below!



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Transformers The Last Stand of the Wreckers: New Narrative By James Roberts Reviewed

Date: Tuesday, August 31st 2010 3:53pm EDT
Categories: Comic Book News, Reviews, Site News
Posted by: tigertracks 24 | Credit(s): James Roberts, IDW

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It’s been a few months since James Roberts’ and Nick Roche’s highly-regarded Transformers comic series, THE LAST STAND OF THE WRECKERS ended with surprise and fury. Sad for the end and what we were left with, readers wanted more from the duo, continuing Wrecker tales, or a sign of a new TRANSFORMERS project.

Unfortunately, there is no news of a new project yet, but this week coming to comic book retailers is the collected trade of THE LAST STAND OF THE WRECKERS mini- series.

You either love a trade or you hate it. You love it because you waited for the collection, and did not pick up the individual issues, or you hate it, because trades usually include an extensive art gallery with alternate covers, artist sketches, or other such extras that readers may find interesting--but who will very begrudgingly lay down more cash to get in only the most special cases.

Guess what? If you waited patiently for the collection book, congratulations, your patience is about to be rewarded. If you are on the other side, and already bought the issues, well you might find yourself needing to buy this set regardless. What would convince you to lay down your hard earned money again when you already paid to read the original story as it was released month after painstakingly long between issues month?

How about a LAST STAND OF THE WRECKERS prequel? Issue #0 if you will? Interested yet? I hope that my short review of this new story written by series co-writer James Roberts can help you to make that tough decision.

Expect their to be SPOILERS from the series, and from the new prose in my review. Yes friends, there be SPOILERS afoot.



‘Bullets’ is a narrative with no images. Sorry Roche fans, but this prequel is for reading only, no images for salivating over, unlike the case with LSOTW. Savvy and inspired artists will no doubt divide the story up and create their own book, or images, but for now you must employ your imagination.

Anyone who was a fan of the MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE-type, AUTOPEDIA PERSONAL DATA REPOSITORY entries at the end of certain issues will certainly appreciate this new writing. The 11-page story actually fleshes out the characters’ backgrounds and where the details in the AUTOPEDIA originate from.

I’m going to try not to gush here, but it was refreshing to read this style, and these characters brought to life again (some quite literally for those who read the high body count LSOTW). I may be a bit influenced already based on my previous experience with the series, and wanting to see more. Okay, I am. Deal.

This chronicle is not Garrus-9 based, although G-9 does get a little bit of a mention. This account takes us to Ironfist’s workshop, the ethics committee room, various Autobot bases, squad locales, and Autobot medical facilities.

For those looking for a lot of Decepticon here, it’s not happening. This is an Autobot-based story, and the Decepticons are only rarely mentioned as the antagonists who the Autobots are reacting to.

This is not a story of physical battles like in the series. There are a lot of mental battles taking place, and a focus on what happens before the Garrus-9 incident to members of the Autobot army in different positions.



First off, we see what Pyro, Guzzle, Ironfist, and Rotorstorm were doing previous to their enlistment with the Wreckers. A whole extra angle is approached here as we get introduced to many familiar and unfamiliar supporting characters who help to tell their tales. Staying true to their portrayals in LSOTW, these characters gain more depth and more detail as we read through what appears to be unrelated stories from each bot, up to the point where they meet to be picked up by the Wreckers.

The leader, Pyro wants to prove himself, and be as inspiring as his idol. The weapons engineer wants to be a part of his idols' experiences instead of just writing about it. Two soldiers are looking to take care of some personal ghosts involved with their different previous assignments.

Ironfist's partner in weapon creation, Skyfall, as well as, Xaaron, Flattop, First Aid, and Trailbreaker will be some of the many names you will recognize while reading through this story of war, agendas, and yes, betrayal.



From Garrus-9 to Gideon’s Glue, and even Grindcore, elements and details are explored, and brought together in ways that the series readers may not have really predicted, and should find fascinating at the very least, in a fun way.

If you want answers to some of these questions, then it is definitely worth the purchase:

How did Ironfist’s fatal condition come about?

Where were the‘noticeably absent’ from the Wreckers’ last stand bots: Whirl, Roadbuster, Sandstorm, and Broadside? You know, the guys we recognize as being ‘The Wreckers’ mainstays.

Why is First Aid closely checking Autobot symbols on patients in the emergency medical ward?

Why does an old myth scare so many Autobots?

What kinds of weapons had Ironfist and others created for the Autobot cause? What kind of regulations were set for the creators, or the weapons' uses?

What happened on Babu Yar and how did it effect the soldiers battling there?

Which new Wrecker experienced an abusive relationship with a commanding officer, early on in his career, perhaps causing his high regard for himself?

You may not have known you wanted answers to these questions, but after reading this tale, you may actually go back and read your issues of THE LAST STAND OF THE WRECKERS (conveniently included in the trade) a little differently. Details will stand out to you now, that may not have before. Again, experiences will vary.

In my opinion, this is an excellent addition to the already known story. Was it needed? Nope, the story told originally was absolutely complete without it. Does it add something more to the experience of the series...ABSOLUTELY!

Ultimately, I am one purchaser of the original series, who also happens to have been lucky enough to read the extra bit without having to buy the trade. But, I will also be one of those purchasing the trade to have a nice, complete story for my shelf to pick up and read periodically as I wait for other IDW TRANSFORMERS books to find their way.

While Fisitron was famous for ending his Wrecker entries with the saying, “It’s over. Finished.” I know I speak for quite a few Transformers fiction readers, and all I have to say is, I sincerely hope not.

THE LAST STAND OF THE WRECKERS paperback collection is due to hit stores this week, tomorrow for most, later for some.

New Image of HeadRobots Hothead

Date: Tuesday, August 31st 2010 3:17pm EDT
Categories: 3rd Party News, Sponsor News, Toy News
Posted by: Blurrz | Credit(s): HeadRobots, TFsource, BBTS, El Duque, Jenus

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Nothing's better than some new head. And when that new head happens to be a Headmaster for both Generation One Hardhead and Universe Hardhead, you can't help but admire. We've seen this project start from renders to prototype pictures, and now we finally get pre-production photos of HeadRobot's Hothead thanks to site sponsors TFsource, BigBadToyStore and Seibertron.com members El Duque and Jenus. This kit not only features a brand new Headmaster, but also enough weapons to turn Decepticons into swiss cheese. Check out the awesome below, and if you like it, you'll find pre-orders for it at our various site sponsors!



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