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Company News Transmissions

TakaraTomy Website Updates

Posted by Stormrider Dec 25, 2008 47,054 views

TakaraTomy has updated their Transformers website with several new listings and pictures. The Henkei page features: Cheetor, Hound The Encore page also has two new listings: Trailbreaker, Hoist These figures will be released this month.

BBTS.com's stand on KO Encore Metroplex!

Posted by Dead Metal Dec 23, 2008 126,165 views

As response to yesterdays shocking warning concerning Encore Metroplex our Sponsor BigBadToyStore.com has contacted us to assure their Customers that their Transformers Encore Metroplexes are all real. Read what they have to say: Hey guys, This is James over at ...

Ja die First German Transformers Convention!

Posted by Dead Metal Dec 20, 2008 46,822 views

Yes you read that right you're not hallucinating Germany is going to have it's first Transformers convention on 19.07.2009 (07.19.2009 for US). The convention will be known under the name C.O.N.S and is organized by the German Transformers board NTF-Archive.de. ...

TF Animated Season 2 DVD Giveaway

Posted by First Gen Dec 19, 2008 55,402 views

A new DVD giveaway has just been posted over at The TMR Zoo that, according to the post, comes courtesy of HASBRO, Inc. Three Transformers Animated Season 2 DVD sets are the prizes available. The contest is now open to ...

Entertainment Rights To Cut Jobs.

Posted by Raymond T. Dec 18, 2008 46,403 views

The business section of UK based The Independent News, reports that Entertainment Rights, who own the distrubution rights for broadcasting and DVD's released for Transformers Armada, Energon, Cybertron and Animated in the UK territory and most of the mainland countries ...

New Henkei figures and Cassettes reissues!

Posted by Dead Metal Dec 17, 2008 47,308 views

The online store toy Workers has new pre-orders for upcoming TakaraTomy Transformers products. First off are the first two Henkei legends figures sets: TRANSFORMERS C-18 ATTACK TEAM MINIBOTS Beachcomber, Bumblebee and Brawn TRANSFORMERS C-19 SPY TEAM MINIBOTS Cosmos, Wheely and ...

Transformers Destiny: Alliance Comic Preview, Day 4

Posted by i_amtrunks Dec 16, 2008 37,699 views

As we reported earlier, the good folks at the IDW Boards, and Transformers Mosaic, have been posting sneak peaks of the soon to be released "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen prequel comic Transformers Destiny: Alliance #1". (longest comic title ever?). ...

IDW Publishing Release Dates for 2008 / 09

Posted by i_amtrunks Dec 15, 2008 41,505 views

Thanks to the From the Tip, the blog of IDW Publishing's Transformers editor Denton Tipton, we now know the upcoming comic release date information through to Mid January 2009. Out this week, the 17th of December 2008 will be the ...

IDW's Escalation and Stormbringer to be re-printed

Posted by i_amtrunks Dec 15, 2008 29,592 views

Good news for those who have so far missed out on acquiring the IDW Publishing Trade Paperbacks of the Transformers: Escalation and Transformers: Stormbringer series, IDW will be reprinting both series in January 2009. IDW's transformers Editor Denton Tipton has ...

Transformers Comic releases for December 17th 2008

Posted by i_amtrunks Dec 14, 2008 36,228 views

After a bumper year for Transformers Comics, IDW are not resting on their laurels as we enter the festive season. This week, Wednesday the 17th of December 2008 will only see 1 release from IDW Publishing, but it is a ...

Sneak peak at Transformers Destiny: Alliance Comic

Posted by i_amtrunks Dec 14, 2008 30,374 views

Only days after the completion of the 10 Dino Days of Christmas, the good folks at the IDW Boards and at Transformers Mosaic have started another sneak peak preview at an upcoming IDW Publishing series. Getting the treatment this time ...

The Aftermath of 10 Dino- Days of Christmas

Posted by i_amtrunks Dec 11, 2008 25,811 views

And the 10 Dino - Days of Christmas have come to a close with the release of Maximum Dinobots #1 yesterday. If you missed any of the 10 Dino - Days of Christmas images, you can view them at the ...

Major toy retailer, KB Toys, going out of business

Posted by Seibertron Dec 11, 2008 24,270 views

KB Toys is going out of business, victim of the economy. Here are some of the most recent news articles about this situation ... KB Toys Succumbs to Holiday Slump New York Times - December 11, 2008, 10:47 am The ...

Answers To Seibertron.com's Questions- Round 2

Posted by Tigertrack Dec 9, 2008 56,091 views

HASBRO- I know you have been patiently waiting, salivating for the answers, and good news, our submitted questions have been returned answered! We are privileged to be able to participate in the HASBRO Question and Answer, and we as collectors ...

Furman talks Max Dino's

Posted by i_amtrunks Dec 9, 2008 20,634 views

Long time Transformers scribe Simon Furman has updated his blog, with a post discussing Maximum Dinobots #1, due out this Wednesday the 10th of December. While not as spoilerific as many of his posts, those who wish to remain as ...

Toys R Us Transformers coupon - 40% off

Posted by Dead Metal Dec 8, 2008 30,161 views

Our own Star_Ling has informed us of a new ToysRus coupon that gives you a discount on Transformers Universe Ultras. Read what she (yes this was here before) has to say: I got a coupon in my email for 40% ...

Transformers Comic releases for December 10th 2008

Posted by i_amtrunks Dec 7, 2008 29,271 views

Thanks to RyallTime, the blog of IDW Publishing's Editor-in-Chief Chris Ryall, we can confirm that Wednesday the 10th of December 2008 will see the release of 2 Transformers related items; - Transformers: Maximum Dinobots #1 - Transformers: More than Meets ...

Brian Goldner Q&A

Posted by Raymond T. Dec 5, 2008 37,781 views

Wizard has put an exclusive interview up on their site with Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner, that was conducted by ToyFare. Goldner answer questions in regards to his work and the Transformers Movie and GI Joe movie franchise. The relationship between ...

HASBRO announces next dividend on shares.

Posted by First Gen Dec 4, 2008 18,461 views

HASBRO,Inc. (HAS NYSE) has announced the quarterly cash dividend to be paid to stock holders of the toy company. On February 17th, 2009, all share holders on record as of February 3rd, 2009 will receive a $0.20 cash dividend on ...

HASBRO's Brian Goldner takes CEO of the Year Honors

Posted by First Gen Dec 4, 2008 36,862 views

It's no secret that HASBRO, Inc. (HAS NYSE) has benefited greatly from the production and release of the Transformers live action movie and will continue to benefit from the upcoming releases of the sequel, Revenge of the Fallen and G.I. ...

Transformers Tops Healthytoys.org's "Best"

Posted by First Gen Dec 3, 2008 12,329 views

Seibertron.com member Galvatron Supreme has just given us information regarding studies done on Transformers brand figures for safety tests such as lead and chemical properties. According to the research done by HealthyToys.org all of the Transformers toys tested ranked at ...

10 Dino- Days of Christmas

Posted by i_amtrunks Dec 2, 2008 18,448 views

To celebrate the December 10th release of "Maximum Dinobots #1", IDW (thanks to Denton Tipton) and Transformers Mosaic are proud to present the "10 Dino-Days of Christmas". Starting on December 1st, and running through to December 10th, a preview of ...

Sony, PSP Ports, And Transformers

Posted by Tigertrack Dec 1, 2008 31,464 views

MTV.com- In an article written on the MTV Multiplayer blog, the Playstation Portable game philosophy is lightly debated and the success of the TRANSFORMERS game franchise is mentioned. -Round 1- Port of console games for handhelds Vs. Big franchises with ...

Digital Toys Sale

Posted by Stormrider Dec 1, 2008 8,918 views

Digital Toys has a promotion going on over the next few days that includes free shipping. Mike from Digital Toys had this to say: The new promotion is up! 11/29 thru 12/3 free USA shipping for orders $50 or more ...

UPDATE: Transformers Comic releases for December 4th 2008

Posted by i_amtrunks Dec 1, 2008 18,411 views

Thanks to Seibertron members Richter and Darth Bombshell, who have alerted us to the fact that IDW Publishing's Chris Ryall posted the releases for December 10th, and not December 4th on his blog RyallTime, meaning our previous report had incorrect ...

Hasbro's $10 Deals of Christmas

Posted by First Gen Dec 1, 2008 14,918 views

Seibertron.com member Kique has just received a promotional email from HASBRO regarding a sale event that is going on in the month of December. It seems that certain HASBRO items will be discounted to $10.00 USD over the course of ...

Transformers Comic releases for December 4th 2008

Posted by i_amtrunks Nov 30, 2008 23,493 views

Thanks to RyallTime, the blog of IDW Publishing's Editor-in-Chief Chris Ryall, who has updated the Transformers Comics to be released this coming Thursday the 4th of December 2008. A day later than usual. This week sees the beginning of a ...

Black Friday Deals on Transformers items

Posted by First Gen Nov 27, 2008 84,064 views

With Thanksgiving Day upon us, the mark of the official holiday shopping season is about to begin with the infamous Black Friday sale-a-thon going on at most, if not all, stores across the nation. Here are just a few that ...

HASBRO to match "Text 4 Tots" donations

Posted by First Gen Nov 25, 2008 38,000 views

With more and more families feeling the financial pains of the current state of economic recession, they are turning to the Toys For Tots Foundation to help provide their children with a little joy this holiday season. The Toys For ...

HTS Selling AFA Graded Nemesis Primes

Posted by Down_Shift Nov 24, 2008 26,711 views

Hasbro Toy Shop has two very rare listings on it's Transformers Universe products page. Hasbro currently has two AFA Graded Nemesis Prime figures for sale, but like every AFA figure, they come at a hefty price. If you thought paying ...

5 Page preview for All Hail Megatron #5

Posted by i_amtrunks Nov 24, 2008 22,202 views

Website ComicNewsI have posted a 5 page preview of IDW Publishing's All Hail Megatron #5, which is due in stores this week. All Hail Megatron #5 is written by Shane McCarthy, and will see the debut of his brand new ...

Transformers Comic releases for November 26th 2008

Posted by i_amtrunks Nov 23, 2008 20,073 views

Thanks to the blog of IDW Publishing's Editor-in-Chief Chris Ryall, Ryall Time, we can confirm the Transformers Comic releases for this upcoming Wednesday the 26th of November 2008. Only a solitary item will be released this week: - All Hail ...

Problems fixed with Hasbro's Transformers brand survey

Posted by Seibertron Nov 21, 2008 8,889 views

Hasbro's PR company contacted me a short while ago to let Seibertron.com know that the programming error has been resolved with the Transformers brand survey that was launched yesterday. Many users were encountering difficulties while attempting to complete the survey. ...

HASBRO wants your input

Posted by First Gen Nov 20, 2008 14,895 views

HASBRO.com has posted a short survey aimed at the Transformers community asking questions on why you collect Transformers. The 31 question survey seems to get the pulse of the collector and targets what we look for when purchasing our beloved ...

IDW Publishing remains at #4

Posted by i_amtrunks Nov 19, 2008 13,534 views

Earlier this year, we reported that IDW Publishing, the company that currently holds the publishing rights to the Transformers license claimed fourth position in the competitive Comics market. Thanks to RyallTime, the blog of IDW's Editor-in-Chief Chris Ryall, IDW have ...

Transformers Comic releases for November 19th 2008

Posted by i_amtrunks Nov 16, 2008 25,613 views

Thanks to the blog of IDW Publishing's Editor-in-Chief Chris Ryall RyallTime, we can confirm the IDW Transformers Comics to be released this Wednesday the 19th of November 2008. This week sees the release of a Trade Paperback, reprints of the ...

Spotlight Optimus Prime... in 3 Dimensions

Posted by i_amtrunks Nov 16, 2008 20,883 views

Thanks to RyallTime, the blog of IDW Publishing's Editor-in-Chief Chris Ryall, comes our first look at the reprint of Spotlight Optimus Prime. What's so great about a reprint of an older Spotlight I hear you ask? This reprint of Spotlight ...

First Look at All Hail Megatron #8 Variant Cover

Posted by i_amtrunks Nov 13, 2008 12,141 views

IDW Publishing's Editor-in-Chief Chris Ryall has updated his blog RyallTime with the upcoming variant cover for All Hail Megatron #8. As with the previous seven issues of All Hail Megatron, Trevor Hutchison is providing the variant cover, done in his ...

Henkei Thrust And Dirge Exclusives Revealed

Posted by Tigertrack Nov 12, 2008 20,522 views

ganbo-store.com- Thanks to kurdt_the_goat for updating us with the first images of the Henkei versions of Thrust and Dirge. Many fans who were unable to get the original Botcon versions will surely be looking to snap these up. And with ...

IDW to have "Parking Lot Sale"

Posted by First Gen Nov 12, 2008 30,736 views

IDW Publishing has announced that it will be having a special "Parking Lot Sale" in the IDW facility parking lot. Here's the scoop as reported by PW The Beat: On Saturday, December 6, from 10 am – 3 pm IDW ...

HASBRO Expects Growth in 2009

Posted by First Gen Nov 12, 2008 23,240 views

We recently reported here that HASBRO, Inc. (HAS NYSE) was holding a special webcast via its Corporate Information Webpage regarding a meeting between HASBRO officials and stock securities analysts. Today the webcast was held and we got to hear what ...

TakaraTomy Website Update - MP Thundercracker and More

Posted by Stormrider Nov 12, 2008 23,921 views

TakaraTomy has updated their Transformers website with exciting pictures and information. The Masterpiece page has a new listing! Check out Masterpiece Thundercracker here, which will be released later this month. This figure uses the MP Starscream mold, but will feature ...

5 Page Preview of TFA: The Arrival #4

Posted by i_amtrunks Nov 11, 2008 17,594 views

Editor-in-Chief of IDW Publishing, Chris Ryall has posted a 5 page preview of Transformers Animated: The Arrival #4, on his blog RyallTime. Due out this week, on Wednesday the 12th of November, Transformers Animated: the Arrival #4 features stories on ...

New TF Universe Webisode

Posted by i_amtrunks Nov 11, 2008 18,603 views

A strange and unheralded video has appeared on Monkeybar TV, the video channel of Hasbro.com. The video contains the first look at the Transformers Universe tie in Media. To check out the Video, please click here.

Madman Transformers Merchandise Sale

Posted by i_amtrunks Nov 10, 2008 21,201 views

Madman, the company responsible for the region free Japanese G1 DVD's as well as the Complete G1 Collection are having a sale on their non DVD Transformers Merchandise. Included in the sale are various items of clothing including G1 and ...

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