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News Credits: 1 · by **csusandman** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 2:47 pm

In the April 9, 2007 issue of "Time" magazine, at the bottom of pg. 129, there is a "Sneak Peek" short article about the upcoming TF movie and a screen shot of BumbleBee's face!

"Transform This
In summer, grownups gladly pay to see what used to be considered kids' stuff. (Ever heard of Pirates of the Caribbean, Spider-Man or Shrek?) TRANSFORMERS, thosse '80s playthings, are getting an adult makover. Exhibit A is the new Bumble Bee, right, once a toy, but in action director Michale Bay's hands, a much more looming presense. And this one's a good guy."

Here's a link to a scan of the article... hopefully!

TIME on BumbleBee!

B-)

by **Mr.RobotoAutoMan** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 1:07 am

csusandman wrote:In the April 9, 2007 issue of "Time" magazine, at the bottom of pg. 129, there is a "Sneak Peek" short article about the upcoming TF movie and a screen shot of BumbleBee's face!

"Transform This
In summer, grownups gladly pay to see what used to be considered kids' stuff. (Ever heard of Pirates of the Caribbean, Spider-Man or Shrek?) TRANSFORMERS, thosse '80s playthings, are getting an adult makover. Exhibit A is the new Bumble Bee, right, once a toy, but in action director Michale Bay's hands, a much more looming presense. And this one's a good guy."

Here's a link to a scan of the article... hopefully!

TIME on BumbleBee!

B-)

80's playthings................

by **fabiobasile** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 11:08 am

csusandman wrote:
In the April 9, 2007 issue of "Time" magazine, at the bottom of pg. 129, there is a "Sneak Peek" short article about the upcoming TF movie and a screen shot of BumbleBee's face!

"Transform This
In summer, grownups gladly pay to see what used to be considered kids' stuff. (Ever heard of Pirates of the Caribbean, Spider-Man or Shrek?) TRANSFORMERS, thosse '80s playthings, are getting an adult makover. Exhibit A is the new Bumble Bee, right, once a toy, but in action director Michale Bay's hands, a much more looming presense. And this one's a good guy."

Here's a link to a scan of the article... hopefully!

TIME on BumbleBee!

80's playthings................

Time magazine should stick to the usual mundane dull "reality" where "normal people" live... like... self help books, and Learning Annex.

News Credits: 11 · by **Robinson** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 11:53 am

People need to stop getting so emotionally hurt when they are reminded that transformers are toys and yes they are "80's playthings"

News Credits: 25 · by **Ironhidensh** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 1:17 pm

1Big\"F\"ingRayOfSunshine wrote:People need to stop getting so emotionally hurt when they are reminded that transformers are toys and yes they are "80's playthings"

Thank you. Nice to see an actual level head in this forum once in a great while.

News Credits: 2 · by **Decepticon Spike** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 2:04 pm

I know they were “80’s playthings” but, they were frakking cool 80’s playthings.

News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 2:16 pm

Decepticon Spike wrote:I know they were “80’s playthings” but, they were frakking cool 80’s playthings.

What's 'frakking'?

News Credits: 26 · by **Wheeljack35** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 2:20 pm

Thats Battlestar Galactica Lingo

News Credits: 3 · by **Bartrim** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 7:38 pm

Mr.RobotAutoMan wrote:
csusandman wrote:In the April 9, 2007 issue of "Time" magazine, at the bottom of pg. 129, there is a "Sneak Peek" short article about the upcoming TF movie and a screen shot of BumbleBee's face!

"Transform This
In summer, grownups gladly pay to see what used to be considered kids' stuff. (Ever heard of Pirates of the Caribbean, Spider-Man or Shrek?) TRANSFORMERS, thosse '80s playthings, are getting an adult makover. Exhibit A is the new Bumble Bee, right, once a toy, but in action director Michale Bay's hands, a much more looming presense. And this one's a good guy."

Here's a link to a scan of the article... hopefully!

TIME on BumbleBee!

B-)

80's playthings................

My definition of 80's playthings... the chic out of the Whitesnake video :grin:

.... Now what was her name :-?

News Credits: 11 · by **Robinson** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 8:10 pm

Tawny Kitaen. She's crazy now

News Credits: 3 · by **Bartrim** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 1:04 am

1Big\"F\"ingRayOfSunshine wrote:Tawny Kitaen. She's crazy now

Thats her! thanks mate that has been bugging me all day.

News Credits: 1 · by **csusandman** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:44 am

1Big\"F\"ingRayOfSunshine wrote:People need to stop getting so emotionally hurt when they are reminded that transformers are toys and yes they are "80's playthings"

True. However, I do see Mr.RobotAutoMan's point. The Transformers do, as anything else would in the same situation, seem to transcend the simple label of "...kids' stuff..." when all this fandom, if you will, is out there. Toys, cartoons, movies, clothing, etc. certainly add to the defense of these being more than just "...80's playthings..." Phenomenon? A continuing one at least.

By the way, I laughed out loud at your name! 1Big"F"ingRayOfSunshine... brilliant! ;)^