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Summer Wonder Festival 2008 - Announced

Date: Sunday, March 23rd 2008 8:10am CDT
Categories: Toy News, Event News, Press Releases
Posted by: Stormrider | Credit(s): Wonder Festival

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Can't get enough of the latest Japanese Transformers and toy trends? Well, the Summer Wonder Festival is back and will be held on August 3rd, 2008. An official announcement has been placed on the Winter Wonder Festival website, which over 43,000 people attended in February.

We will keep you posted of any exclusive Transformers toys announcements.

Date: Aug. 3rd, 2008
Location: Big Site Convention Center, Tokyo

All Hail Megatron will be a 12 part Maxi Series

Date: Thursday, March 20th 2008 5:51pm CDT
Categories: Comic Book News, Press Releases, Company News, Collectables
Posted by: i_amtrunks | Credit(s): jazzrules, comicnewsi

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Seibertron's own jazzrules has found an Official Press Release from ComicNewsI relating to the upcoming IDW Publishing series "All Hail Megatron".

It’s often said that the true measure of a hero is based on the quality of the villain—and TRANSFORMERS has some of the greatest villains in pop culture. But the heroic AUTOBOTS have kept the evil DECEPTICONS in check—until now.

Starting in July, IDW Publishing will unveil a turning point in the TRANSFORMERS saga. TRANSFORMERS: ALL HAIL MEGATRON, under license from HPG, the licensing division of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS). Set one year after the events of TRANSFORMERS: Devastation, TRANSFORMERS: ALL HAIL MEGATRON launches a new storyline that shows what happens when great heroes aren’t around to defend against their powerful villains. The DECEPTICONS, led by the ruthless MEGATRON, have somehow succeeded in dispatching the AUTOBOTS and their leader, OPTIMUS PRIME, leaving Earth ripe for the plucking.

The 12-part maxi-series takes TRANSFORMERS in an epic new direction courtesy of writer Shane McCarthy (Detective Comics, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight) and fan-favorite artist Guido Guidi (TRANSFORMERS Spotlight: Galvatron, TRANSFORMERS Beast Wars: The Ascending). Together, they tell the tale of an Earth decimated by the DECEPTICONS. Where are the AUTOBOTS, and how did they come to be exiled from Earth? Who has changed sides, who will live, and who will die? These questions, as well as the introduction of an all-new Transformers character, will be answered in the pages of the series.

“This thing is going to knock the fans’ socks off,” McCarthy says. “This is exactly the kind of story I’ve always wanted to see done, and I think the fans will be right there with me.”

IDW’s Publisher/Editor-in-Chief Chris Ryall added, “ALL HAIL MEGATRON is what the AUTOBOTS fought so hard to prevent, the ultimate culmination of MEGATRON’s plans. It’s destruction on a grand scale; it’s a story of sacrifice, lost heroism, betrayal, and hopefully at the end, renewal.

“But this series, more than any other we’ve done, shows that hopes don’t amount to much in the face of unrelenting evil. Shane’s story hearkens back to the greatest stories in TRANSFORMERS history, while still feeling vibrant and excitingly new. And the best part is the accessibility of the tale makes this a perfect jumping-on spot for new fans of good comics, along with long-time followers of TRANSFORMERS.”

TRANSFORMERS: ALL HAIL MEGATRON #1 is being solicited for July ’08 release. It will feature a victorious MEGATRON cover by Klaus Scherwinski, as well as a distinctive variant cover by Trevor Hutchison.

It seems like we will be getting far more than we bargained for with this series, while the wording of the press release is sure to raise more questions about how "All Hail" will tie into (if at all) the main IDW Universe.

To check out the Press Release on comicnewsi.com, please click here.

Comic Releases for March 5th 2008

Date: Monday, March 3rd 2008 4:14pm CST
Categories: Comic Book News, Press Releases, Company News, Collectables
Posted by: i_amtrunks | Credit(s): Diamond Comics

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Diamond Comics have updated their Release Schedule for Wednesday 5th March 2008.

There will be two Transformers related releases for Wednesday the 5th of March, one comic from IDW Publishing, and a character bust:

- Transformers Spotlight: Mirage US$3.99

- Transformers Rodimus Prime Bust US$50.00

So make sure to head on down to your local comic shop to pick up these two items.

Hasbro Announces Allspark Power Target-Exclusives

Date: Monday, March 3rd 2008 11:13am CST
Categories: Movie Related News, Toy News, Press Releases
Posted by: Skowl | Credit(s): Transformers.com

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Hot on the heals of this announcement regarding the Spring 2008 lineup of Wal-Mart exclusive "Allspark Power" figures from the Transformers Movie, Hasbro's official Transformers website has been updated yet again, this time with a similar press release for Target exclusive figures.

See the deluxe-class redecos of some of the Transformers Movie figures (Brawl, Barricade, Bumblebee and Jazz) as well as the new Premium-Series "Deep Space Starscream," by visiting the official Transformers website by clicking here.

Hasbro Announces Allspark Power Wal-Mart Exclusives

Date: Monday, March 3rd 2008 9:22am CST
Categories: Movie Related News, Toy News, Press Releases
Posted by: Skowl | Credit(s): Transformers.com, Nekoman

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The official Transformers website has been updated with a press release regarding the new Wal-Mart exclusive "Allspark Power" figures from the Transformers Movie toyline.

The exclusives are the previously seen deluxe repaints Jolt (Cybertron Crosswise), Grindcore (Cybertron Landmine), Divebomb (Cybertron Thundercracker) and Big Daddy (Cybertron Downshift) as well as the new repaints of the Transformers Movie Robot Heroes toys, in metallic paint schemes - Jazz, Optimus Prime, Ratchet, Blackout and Megatron.

See the press release by clicking here.

Comic releases for February 27th 2008

Date: Tuesday, February 26th 2008 3:52pm CST
Categories: Comic Book News, Press Releases, Company News
Posted by: i_amtrunks | Credit(s): Diamond Comics

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Diamond Comics have updated their Release Schedule for Wednesday 27th February 2008.

There will be two Transformers related releases for Wednesday the 27th of February, both from IDW Publishing:

- Transformers Devastation #6 US$3.99

- Transformers Collection 2007 US$54.99

So head on down to your local comic shop to pick up these two items.

Transformers: Animated UK Air Date released

Date: Monday, February 25th 2008 3:50pm CST
Categories: Cartoon News, Toy News, Press Releases, Company News
Posted by: i_amtrunks | Credit(s): Transformers @ the Moon

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Transformers @ the Moon have posted up a press release concerning the Air dates of the Transformers: Animated series in the UK.

Transformers: Animated will debut on Tuesday the 25th of March 2008 at 4.30pm, with the 3 part series premiere "Transform and Roll Out".

Transformers: Animated will then continue to air every day for the rest of March, and all of April with episodes 1-16 being shown, and repeated as required.

To check out the full press release, please click here.

Furman Blog Update: Devastation #6

Date: Monday, February 25th 2008 3:40pm CST
Categories: Comic Book News, Press Releases, People News
Posted by: i_amtrunks | Credit(s): Simon Furman

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Simon Furman has once again updated his blog, this time relating to Devastation #6.

Be warned this Blog update contains a large amount of spoilers, both known and unknown:

At last… Galvatron makes his presence well and truly felt in the ‘ongoing.’ Help for the beleaguered Decepticons comes from an unlikely direction as the Reapers threaten to end their (previously covert) occupation of Earth once and for all (which, ironically, would then spell the end for planet Earth). All I’ll say is, it ain’t pretty, and not everyone makes it out alive! Plus, the ‘head’ of the Machination is finally revealed (and if anyone hasn’t got that revelation already, go to the back of the class!).

Hunter/Sunstreaker ‘get it on’ (in a Headmasterly way), Hardhead faces a tough decision, Nightbeat gets a blast of deja vu and a certain Jhiaxus makes his full IDW debut! As some things wrap up (really wrap up!), other stuff (Dead Universe, Dinobots) comes barrelling to the forefront.

Furman has also posted an image of EJ Su's cover, and it too could be described as spoiler-ish.

Devastation #6 will be available in comic shops on Wednesday 27th of February in the USA, and a day later for most other markets. Story is by Simon Furman, with EJ Su on art duties.

To check out the FUll Furman Blog update, and EJ Su's cover, please click here.

ToothTunes #1 Selling Children’s Toothbrush Brand

Date: Friday, February 22nd 2008 2:13pm CST
Categories: Press Releases, Company News, Digital Media News, Collectables
Posted by: Raymond T. | Credit(s): www.businesswire.com

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Business Wire has put up a Press Release on their site stating that according to a Nielsen's study, Tiger Electronic's ToothTunes is the number one selling Children's Oral Care product in America today. ToothTunes are sold in various themes, including Transformers. Go to the Business Wire website to read the full Press Release.

IDW May Solicitations: TF Movie Sequel and Animated

Date: Friday, February 22nd 2008 6:21am CST
Categories: Cartoon News, Comic Book News, Movie Related News, Press Releases, Company News
Posted by: Skowl | Credit(s): IDW publishing

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IDW publishing has released its May solicitations, which include many Transformers comics, including the second issue for the Transformers Movie sequel comic 'Reign of Starscream' (issue #1 debuts in April) and the third issue in the Animated series, which makes mention of Hot Rod appearing.

See the IDW press release by clicking here.

- TF Movie: Reign of Starscream #2
- TF Animated Vol. 3
- Best of the UK: Space Pirates #3
- Transformers Devastation TPB
- Best of the UK: Dinobots TPB
- Beast Wars Sourcebook TPB