Twincast / Podcast #186 "NYCC 2017"

NYCC 2017 - In the latest episode of the Twincast/Podcast, "NYCC 2017", the latest reveals from Takara Tomy and the new products showcased at this years New York Comic Con are discussed in depth, some garnering prase while others raise questions. Our discussion begins with two reveals from Takara Tomy that seemed to be a given but still a pleasant surprise, Grand Maximus and Greatshot. We then take a look at the figures revealed at NYCC including the Terrorcons, more Pretender decoy shells and the last of the monsterbots, Grotusque. Botcon may be gone but it appears the shattered glass concept is alive and well in Hasbro's mind with the upcoming Rodimus Unicronus figure, which raised some questions with the crew. We take a break from the toy talk to answer a few listener questions including how to avoid burnout in terms of collecting, current distribution issues and its effect on buying in store versus online, as well as a fun question about which alt modes we would like to see more of. We have a brief round of Trainbot bragging rights before wrapping up with a special segment from the TFcon Podcast Panel.

Takara Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus and Greatshot Revealed

Masterforce Victory - Thanks to fellow Seibertronian and Twincast/Podcast member Razorclaw who found a tweet from @p2099 who posted some new images of LG-EX Greatshot and LG-EX Grand Maximus. The images are originally from Takara Tomy's Transformers website at tf.takaratomy.co.jp. Both are redecos/retools of Takara Tomy's Transformers Legends Sixshot and Fortress Maximus, both of which were released as part of Hasbro's Titans Return product line.

NYCC 2017: Gallery for #Transformers Power of the Primes Terrorcons Revealed #hasbronycc #NYCC17

Terrorcons - We have some exciting news and images for you. Every Terrorcon from Transformers Power of the Primes was revealed in full colour at NYCC 2017. We can see Hun-Grrr, Rippersnapper, Blot / Blight, Cutthroat / Windrazor, and Sinnertwin / Twinstrike. These are painted samples so the colours may vary from the finished product. Does Hun-Grrr look better now in colour? What does Blot turn into this time? Which is the best looking Terrorcon? Let us know in the comments!

NYCC 2017: #Transformers Power of the Primes Rodimus Unicronus Gallery #hasbronycc

Rodimus Unicronus - Next up on the block for our New York Comic Con Galleries is Power of the Primes Rodimus Unicronus! The surprising recolor of Rodimus Prime is inspired in part by the Shattered Glass series and still retains the "Upgrade" gimmick from his Rodimus Prime counterpart. Check out some of the images from our gallery below, featuring Nemisis, Rodimus Unicronus, and his vehicle mode, and then click any of them to be taken to the full selection.

NYCC 2017: Titans Return Grotusque revealed and now available!

GROTUSQUE - During Hasbro's Twitch Live stream at New York Comic-Con 2017, Ben Montano and John Warden from Hasbro's Transformers brand team revealed a brand new product. They unveiled Titans Return Deluxe Class GROTUSQUE, who was one of the original G1 Monsterbot characters from 1987. Grotusque comes in a box similar to the Hascon exclusive Arcee figure which you can currently purchase on ToysRUs.com. Grotusque also comes with a die-cast Titan Master figure ... none other than the evil Scorponok head (Lord Zarak?).

Transformers Toy Galleries

Rundown on Everything There is to Know about Power of the Primes: When, How Much and Wave Contents

Posted 3 hours ago by william-james88 - 6,099 views

NEW! I see a lot of questions on the boards and with the recent shows and images surfacing online, I thought having everything in one place could help, at least as a reference. Firstly, this line is basically Combiner Wars 2.0 with Prime Master Integration, and the Prime Masters use the very same ports as the Titan Masters from Titans Return. Here are the 5 different classes and their suggested prices (which has increased from Titans Return for a few classes). Please remember that these are - Read More

Transformers: The Last Knight Optimus Prime Voice Changing Helmet Found at Ross for $29.99

Posted 5 hours ago by william-james88 - 1,997 views

NEW! Several fans had found the original $79.99 price tag for the the Optimus Prime Voice Changer Helmet a bit hefty. For all those fans, we have some fun news thanks to cdavid3 who reached out to us with a sighting from Milpitas, CA. There, at a local Ross, he found this helmet for only $29.99, a %62.5 reduction from the original price. Would any of you buy it at that price? Let us - Read More

Review of IDW Transformers: Lost Light #10

Posted 5 hours ago by Va'al - 3,157 views

NEW! First Bomp (Spoiler free-ish) Synopsis HOMECOMING! FIRST AID, the Autobots' Chief Medical Officer, returns to the Lost Light to find that everything has changed: the ship is now under the command of the treacherous GETAWAY, half of his closest friends are missing, and-most shocking of all-the crew is actually making progress... THIS close Story It's been a really long while since we last saw the Lost Light (ship) in its titular series, at least for more than a corner of a - Read More

Transformers: Titans Return Prime Wars Trilogy Behind the Scenes with FJ DeSanto & Adam Beechen

Posted 5 hours ago by Tyrannacon - 2,166 views

NEW! Greetings Seibertronians, today we have a Behind the Scenes video for the new Titans Return Machinima series. Here's a quick run-down of the video: -Recording process a reward with watching the actors act the writing out. -New Actors! Familiar voices! -Michael Dorn as Fortress Maximus -Perceptor a very big highlight, played by Will Wheaton -Peter Cullen back as Optimus Prime -Judd Nelson back as Rodimus Prime -Jason David Frank as Titan Master, Emissary. This is the first time we - Read More

New Images of Transformers Movie Masterpiece MPM-5 Barricade

Posted 7 hours ago by Va'al - 7,626 views

Fellow Seibertronian shajaki has pointed us towards some news concerning the Takara Tomy/Hasbro Transformers Movie Masterpiece line, and specifically, MPM-5 Barricade! Weibo user Alucardlee has posted a number of images showing off renders for the figure, with colour tests for both modes. Check them out below, and let us know what you think in the Energon - Read More

IDW Transformers & Hasbro Universe Comics Solicitations for January 2018

Posted 7 hours ago by Va'al - 3,542 views

We receive from IDW Publishing news about their releases for the new year, as the solicitations for January 2018 have hit, and we share them with everyone below for both Transformers and the wider Hasbro Universe! Featuring the two crossover mini-series with Rom&Micronauts and Transformers vs Visionaries, plus the continuation of GI Joe (featuring Skywarp, as we know) and the regular ongoings, in amidst of all the collected hardcover and paperback volumes. Check it all out - Read More

Review of IDW Rom Vs. Transformers: Shining Armor #4

Posted 13 hours ago by D-Maximus_Prime - 4,192 views

Kong: Wraith Island A Seibertron.com review of IDW ROM vs. Transformers: Shining Armor #4 Synopsis Stardrive is torn between joining her fellow Transformers and staying with Rom and his knights… and the fate of an innocent world rests in her choice! My actual face come page 16 Story Here we are, issue 4 of 5, the leadup to the grand finale, the final chance to brace ourselves for the great conclusion. And let me tell you: the issue is spectacular in so many ways. Barber and - Read More

Prime 1 Studio Generation 1 Ultra Magnus

Posted 13 hours ago by Va'al - 3,654 views

Presented by Sideshow Toys, and designed after the concepts of Josh Nizzi, Prime 1 Studio are adding another character to their Generation 1 reimagined line: Ultra Magnus! Effectively the white Optimus Prime version, the figure appears to come with rifle and axe accessories, plus the 'rocky' stand for display. Estimated to arrive between February and April 2019, it's currently listed at USD 1060, as you can find out here. Sideshow and Prime 1 Studio are proud to present Ultra Magnus from - Read More

Beast Wars' Dinobot Joining Kabam's Transformers: Forged to Fight

Posted 18 hours ago by william-james88 - 6,484 views

You read that right, none other than Dinobot from Beast Wars will join the fight in the Transformers: Forged to Fight mobile game. This is happening tomorrow, as the website states. This is also acompanied by a big 4.0 update. All the info regarding this update can be found bellow. V4.0 UPDATE NOTES Version 4.0 will be available October 18th with brand new features, improvements and fixes! ACT 3, CHAPTER 3 IS NOW UNLOCKED! Megatron’s rise to power culminates in this chapter as - Read More

Colour Images of Takara Star Wars Powered By Transformer Crossover Darth Vader

Posted 1 day ago by Va'al - 12,974 views

By ways of the Japanese Toys'R'Us website, we have colour images and line name for the new Darth Vader TIE Advanced X-1 figure from Takara Tomy: Star Wars Powered by Transformers! Check out the images below, and let us know what other figures you might like to see in this revamped line, in the Energon - Read More

Full Preview of IDW Rom Vs. Transformers: Shining Armor #4

Posted 1 day ago by Va'al - 7,501 views

Our final IDW Publishing comic book preview for now features the penultimate chapter in the mini-series set in the past from both Rom's world and the Transformers - as Stardrive's story continues, and Ultra Magnus deals with some stuff right about now. Check it out, and head back here after its release for a review! Rom Vs. Transformers: Shining Armor #4 John Barber & Christos Gage (w) • Alex Milne (a & c) Stardrive is torn between joining her fellow Transformers and staying with Rom - Read More

Full Preview of IDW Rom: First Strike #1 (One-Shot) #HasbroFirstStrike

Posted 1 day ago by Va'al - 6,302 views

Next up in our IDW Publishing previews, we have a full look at another First Strike tie-in comic from the Hasbro Universe: Rom! Featuring not only the titular character, but also the Micronauts squad, as the book serves as the second part of the story started in their tie-in (check our database here). Check it out! Rom: First Strike #1 Christos Gage (w) • Chris Panda (a) • Nelson Daniel (c) Rom’s team-up with the Micronauts leads our heroes right to the Dire Wraiths… and their new - Read More

Full Preview of IDW Optimus Prime: First Strike #1 (One-Shot) #HasbroFirstStrike #transformers

Posted 1 day ago by Va'al - 7,219 views

Via IDW Publishing directly, we have a number of comic book previews for your viewing convenience, featuring Transformers and the rest of the Hasbro Universe - starting with the Optimus Prime tie-in to the crossover event First Strike! Check it out below, and head back for a Seibertron.com review after its release. Optimus Prime: First Strike #1 John Barber (w) • Guido Guidi (a) • Sara Pitre-Durocher (c) With Cybertron under siege by Baron Ironblood's forces, Optimus Prime and Arcee - Read More

New Machinima Transformers Titans Return Poster featuring November 14th Premiere Date

Posted 2 days ago by Bronzewolf - 8,573 views

Scottimus Prime has notified us about a new post from the official Transformers facebook page, a new poster for Machinima's Titans Return series! While fundamentally the same as some of the previous posters, (still featuring Optimus Prime and Megatron facing off against Trypticon), this new version now includes the November 14th premiere date for the first two episodes. Check out the poster below and tell us if you'll be tuning in and watching the episodes next month on the Go90 platform! Make - Read More

Transformers: The Last Knight Deluxe Class Hot Rod Listed on Target.com, back in stock at Walmart.com

Posted 2 days ago by Bronzewolf - 11,709 views

Thanks to a report from Seibertronian westjames/notirish, we have two interesting pieces of news, both relating to the Transformers The Last Knight Deluxe Hot Rod figure! First up is another chance to grab this elusive figure, as he is now back in stock at Walmart.com! Second is the strangest story: Hot Rod has been listed on Target.com in the US. This is the second time the (apparently former) Walmart exclusive figure has appeared on a non-Walmart website, further confirming that something - Read More

Exclusive Interview with Transformers Animators from Sequence Group

Posted 2 days ago by william-james88 - 8,754 views

Seibertron.com had the pleasure of conducting an exclusive interview with The Sequence Group, a design and animation firm in Vancouver, who recently animated our favorite franchise, Transformers. Teaming up with Kabam, Sequence helped create cinematic trailers for the TRANSFORMERS: Forged to Fight mobile game. Through speaking to Sequence, we were able to gain better insight into the design of these digital 3D characters, not unlike the live action Transformers films. Due to the interview being - Read More

Twincast / Podcast Episode #186 "NYCC 2017"

Posted 2 days ago by ScottyP - 8,624 views

Welcome to the latest episode of the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast! This episode features your host ScottyP with xRotorstormx, Megatronus, and special guest Mr. Starscream. Listen in as we discuss the latest news, toys, and more. Episode #186 "NYCC 2017" is available directly and in our RSS Feed, and should appear on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher Radio within 24 to 48 hours of when you see this news post. NYCC 2017 was a momentous convention for many reasons - and Seibertron.com - Read More

TFSource News! Takara Legends Greatshot and Grand Maximus, OM Omni, FT-20B, WiP Dinobots & More!

Posted 2 days ago by Va'al - 9,802 views

TFSource News! Takara Legends Greatshot and Grand Maximus, OM Omni, FT-20B, WiP Dinobots & More! NEW HOT PREORDERS: - Transformers Legends Series - LG-EX - Greatshot and LG-EX Grand Maximus - Fans Toys - Terminus Giganticus - FT-20B - Aegis Sentinel - Pack B - Transformers Encore - God Fire Convoy - Mastermind Creations - Ocular Max - PS-11 Omne - Transformers Legends - LG64 Seaspray & Lione (Sawback), LG65 Targetmaster Twin Twist, LG66 Targetmaster Topspin - Star Wars Powered - Read More

Transformers: The Last Knight Allspark Tech Hound, Barricade, Drift at UK Online Retail

Posted 2 days ago by Va'al - 10,388 views

Fellow Seibertronian MemphisR56 has sent in notification of a possible first sighting, not only for the UK but worldwide, of figure from the second wave (full information here) of the Transformers: The Last Knight Allspark Tech figures! Specifically, the UK Toys'R'Us website is listing Drift, Barricade and Hound as available for delivery - along with Fidget Cubes, and the starter pack with Shadow Spark - Read More

Transformers: Power of the Primes Collector Card Images: Dreadwind, Optimus Prime, Rodimus, More

Posted 2 days ago by Va'al - 14,323 views

This time via Facebook page TFCN, we have some more Transformers Powers of the Prime images- but of the collector card that will supposedly accompany the toys we've seen being slowly revealed through the most frustrating of practices the industry (our most recent story on the so-called leaks can be found here). The images mirrored below include tiny previews of what will come with the likes of Slug, Swoop, Jazz, Dreadwind, Rodimus Prime, Optimus Prime, and the Prime Master they are associated - Read More

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