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Date: Sunday, September 20th 2009 5:45pm CDT
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Posted by: First Gen |
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As any Transformers fan can attest, the Robots in Disguise have an ability to make things all better in our every day lives. It looks like they'll be taking their "Human Alliance" a step further to help out a great cause.
On October 4th, 2009 at 11:00 AM, Hasbro Children's Hospital will be hosting its inaugural "The Walk: Hasbro Childrens Hospital" Fundraising event. All walkers are welcome to join the event that will be paced by none other than Bumblebee, the first official 2010 Chevy Camaro.
Walkers and their teams from all over Rhode Island and southeastern New England will be able to choose two-mile or five-mile strolls along the scenic and pedestrian-friendly paths by the rivers in historic downtown Providence. While the walkers share a common goal -- enhancing Hasbro Children's Hospital's care for kids -- many will have personal reasons for their involvement.
Timothy J. Babineau, M.D., Rhode Island Hospital's president and chief executive officer, says, "We decided to start this walk in addition to our very successful annual gala. This event will allow members of our community, who prefer to support a different type of activity, to help the young patients at Hasbro Children's Hospital. It's easy for anyone to get involved and be a part of The Walk."
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Date: Tuesday, September 8th 2009 3:54pm CDT
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Posted by: First Gen |
Credit(s): Dr. Heavy B, Shout! Factory
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The folks over at Shout! Factory have sent us the details on the soon to be released Season 2 Volume 1 edition of Transformers Generation One the cartoon. According to the details, its due to hit store shelves on September 15th 2009, but according to a report by Seibertron.com member Dr. Heavy B, FYE Stores may already have it available for purchase.
Here are the details from Shout! Factory:
On September 15th, Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Hasbro, Inc., will release The Transformers: Season Two Volume, One 25th Anniversary Edition DVD box set! This 4 disc DVD set includes the first 28 episodes from the second season of The Transformers including fan favorites such as Dinobot Island and Enter The Nightbird. Get ready for the Autobots and Decepticons as THE TRANSFORMERS: SEASON TWO, VOLUME ONE 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION comes to DVD on September 15, 2009!
THE TRANSFORMERS: SEASON TWO, VOLUME ONE
DVD FACT SHEET
The adventures of OPTIMUS PRIME and his valiant AUTOBOTS continue as they protect their new home planet, Earth, and its people against power-hungry MEGATRON and his DECEPTICONS. With the help of their human friends Spike, Sparkplug, Chip and Carlee, the AUTOBOTS search for the fuel necessary to send them home and reenergize their planet of CYBERTRON. But if the DECEPTICONS seize their energy source first, the entire universe may suffer the consequences under the reign of the malevolent MEGATRON!
Now you can relive the excitement of Season Two when Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Hasbro, Inc., unleashes THE TRANSFORMERS: Season Two Volume One 25th Anniversary Edition DVD box set on September 15th. A must-have for any Transformers fan, this 4-DVD set contains the first 28 episodes from the second season of The Transformers in the order they were intended, including fan-favorites such as Dinobot Island, Enter The Nightbird, The Master Builders and The God Gambit. THE TRANSFORMERS: Season Two Volume One 25th Anniversary Edition DVD box set is priced at $ 29.99 SRP.
Technical Information
Street Date: September 15, 2009
Packaging: The 4 DVDs are collected in thin packs with a deluxe foil board sleeve with embossed accents
Rating: Not Rated
Suggested Retail Price: $29.99
Running Time: approx. 644 min.
Discs: 4
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Technical Info: English, Stereo.
Date: Thursday, August 20th 2009 9:48am CDT
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Posted by: Darth Bombshell |
Credit(s): Teletoon
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Canadian network Teletoon has announced that the classic Generation 1 Transformers cartoon is one of nine classic cartoon they will be airing on the Retro network this Fall. You can view the press release for this announcement
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Date: Wednesday, August 12th 2009 11:28pm CDT
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Posted by: Mkall |
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Member Fender Bender has found an interesting article about the return of the toy section at various Sears stores in North America.
http://www.reuters.com/article/companyN ... WZ20090811
WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) - Sears stuck its toe back into the toy business on Tuesday, with 20 stores clearing space for kids to interact with the latest best-sellers and nostalgic throwbacks like tin tops.
The retailer hopes the toy departments will fill a void left by the demise of mall specialty stores such as KB Toys.
"That's what we're hearing more and more from our core consumer, that they would like to buy (toys) in the mall," said Julia Fitzgerald, chief marketing officer for Sears' toy business.
Sears, a unit of Sears Holding Corp (SHLD.O), plans to dedicate about 1,500 square feet of floor space in each of the 20 stores and offer roughly 600 different items.
The venture returns Sears to a segment with which it has a rocky history. Earlier this decade, Sears experimented with "store-within-a-store" partnerships with KB Toys, but ultimately pulled the plug.
Since KB Toys went out of business earlier this year, closing its 460 stand-alone stores, a niche has opened for Sears, Fitzgerald said.
Sears operates 929 department stores.
Popular toy destinations now include stand-alone stores like Toys "R" Us, as well as discounters Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT.N) and Target Corp (TGT.N).
Fitzgerald said Sears will carry toys made by Hasbro Inc (HAS.N) and Mattel Inc (MAT.N) as well as Leapfrog Enterprises Inc (LF.N), which makes educational toys, and Schylling, a maker of retro products such as tin jack-in-the-boxes.
Sears Holdings, formed in 2005 when hedge fund manager Edward Lampert merged Sears and Kmart, has struggled to sell its mainstay Craftsman tools and Kenmore appliances amid a housing market crash.
The other focus of its retail operations, its apparel business, has been squeezed by discounters such as Wal-Mart and Target and a slumping economy. As a result, analysts have said Sears has a glut of floor space in most locations.
Sears has been experimenting with different pathways to growth, such as offering lay-away plans and letting customers buy online and return or pick up in stores.
The company's shares, which have doubled since the stock market bottomed in early March, were down 2.1 percent at $75.32 in afternoon Nasdaq trading.
Date: Thursday, August 6th 2009 3:52pm CDT
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Posted by: Delicon |
Credit(s): Starfish P.R., Mark Ryan
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We'd like to thank Alison Mullin of Starfish P.R. for dropping us a line today. Alison is from the group that represents Transformers actor Mark Ryan and she provided us with a press release detailing some upcoming events involving Mark. One of the items mentioned is the "Behold the glory of Jetfire!" contest, which we originally reported on
here.
TRANSFORMERS STAR MARK RYAN IN HONG KONG TO PROMOTE FILM & ONLINE CONTEST
Ryan will Appear at Hong Kong’s Toys Open Day & Super Festival and Announce Finalists in “Behold the Glory of Jetfire Contest”
Los Angeles, CA – August 4, 2009: Actor Mark Ryan, the voice of Bumblebee in “Transformers” and Jetfire in “Transformers Revenge of the Fallen,” is on his first visit to Hong Kong to promote his role in the blockbuster at Hong Kong’s Toys Open Day & Super Festival (http://www.hitec.com.hk/tc/index.htm) taking place August 8th through August 9th. This appearance also coincides with Ryan’s “Behold the Glory of Jefire” contest where fans were invited to submit creative content demonstrating their devotion to the character up unitl August 1st. Ryan will soon post the top 5 entries on his blog (Angel in the Dark). Fans are encouraged to vote for their favorite entry beginning August 10th until August 15. The two fan favorites will win collectible, SeaHope Transformers watches.
WHO: Mark Ryan (Transformers, Transformers Revenge of the Fallen)
WHAT: Toys Open Day & Super Festival
WHERE: Hong Kong International Trade & Exhibition Centre
Rotunda 3, 6/F HITEC.
1 Trademark Drive, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
WHEN: August 8th & 9th, 2009:
• Times?
WHY: “Transformers” and “Transformers Revenge of the Fallen” have excited new fans and old fans alike since 2007. Ryan, who has been involved with the production since the original “Transformers”, holds a deep appreciation for the franchise and enjoys sharing his enthusiasm for the film with its loyal fan base worldwide. Ryan will promote the film during his time in Hong Kong and by announcing the finalists in his “Behold the Glory of Jetfire” contest, which overwhelmed him with entries and showcased the creativity and passion of “Transformers” fans.
About Mark Ryan:
Mark Ryan worked on the original “Transformers” movie during production as the on-set voice of several robots prior to being cast in the final film as the voice of Bumblebee. He also voiced Ironhide and Hoist for the Activision video game based on the film and is currently doing more voice work for “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.” Ryan has been combining his acting, singing, writing and Action Direction talents in an eclectic and successful career ranging over 30 years.
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For more information and all media inquiries regarding Mark Ryan, please contact Alison Mullin at 310-560-4049 orAlison@starfish-pr.com.
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Date: Tuesday, August 4th 2009 3:04pm CDT
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Posted by: Delicon |
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Back in June, we were pleased to report to you that HASBRO/Discovery Communications Joint Venture Television Network had announced their President/CEO as
Margaret Loesche.
We have now learned that Hasbro Studios, which is the studio that will produce Habsro-related content for this new network has announced a new president of its own. Here is an excerpt from Hasbro's official press release.
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS - News) announced today that prominent international production and distribution television executive Stephen J. Davis has been named President of the Company’s newly-formed, Los Angeles-based Hasbro Studios. The “virtual” studio will produce shows based on Hasbro’s world class brands, deliver new branded content and produce programs from top third party content creators. Many of these shows will run on the new television network created by the joint venture between Hasbro and Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA - News, DISCB - News, DISCK - News), that is planned to debut Fall 2010, as well as on multiple channels in international markets.
Davis will begin work in September, leading a team of internal and external creative talent in a wide-range of genres, including animated, live-action and game show programming, as well as content designed for digital and mobile extensions.
New programming is planned based on brands such as ROMPER ROOM, TRIVIAL PURSUIT, SCRABBLE, CRANIUM, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, GAME OF LIFE, TONKA and TRANSFORMERS, among many others.
You may view the complete press release
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Date: Friday, July 31st 2009 7:30pm CDT
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Posted by: Delicon |
Credit(s): Simon Plumbe of Auto Assembly 2009
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We'd like to thank Simon Plumbe of Auto Assembly 2009 for dropping us a line today with all the latest info on this great event.
Auto Assembly 2009 is now just two weeks to go and is already Europe's biggest ever Transformers convention with almost 450 people pre-registered to-date, beating the previous European attendance record of 423 set by Auto Assembly 2008 and we're still getting bookings coming in all the time... We are now convinced that we will hit the magical figure of 500 attendees that European events have wanted to reach for so long...
Booking Deadlines Updated
Even though the convention is incredibly close now, there is STILL time for you to pre-register! As we have said, the cut-off dates for pre-registrations were set a few weeks ago and are:-
Standard online bookings for weekend and one-day passes (UK):- 10th August 2009
Standard online bookings for weekend and one-day passes (International):- 3rd August 2009
Standard postal bookings for weekend and one-day passes (UK):- 5th August 2009
Standard postal bookings for weekend and one-day passes (International):- 3rd August 2009
Non-Attendee package purchases (worldwide):- 9:00 pm, 12th August 2009
So obviously for those of you living outside of the UK you need to get your bookings in VERY QUICKLY. However, for those of you who are booking for the FULL WEEKEND ONLY, we can offer you the chance to collect your passes on the Friday evening and we will send out your info packs and confirmation details electronically. This will ONLY apply to weekend pre-registrants and you must email us at the same time as booking to take advantage of this and colection of passes MUST be made on Friday 14th August. Bookings made for collection can only be taken online and must be made by no later than 9:00 pm on 12th August 2009 to allow us to produce your passes ready for collection.
Please note that these are the ABSOLUTE latest date that we can accept bookings and guarantee that your passes will reach you in time for the convention. If you book after these dates, we will do everything possible to get your passes to you before the convention takes place but please bear in mind the time taken for delivery and that we will have work pressures and we will be preparing, dismantling and packing all of our equipment for the convention on Wednesday 12th August so NO bookings will be able to be processed after 9:00 pm on that date.
We do anticipate that we will have on-the-door places available but at the moment we do not know how many of these there will be and tickets are selling very quickly at the moment. These will be announced on the website once pre-bookings close but to ensure your place pre-registration is recommended.
Hasbro Make A Return!
Yes, Hasbro are returning to Auto Assembly! Once again there will be a display from Hasbro and this time they will be sending a display along to the convention showcasing the 2009 toy range with twice as much space as they had last year! Once again, they will also be donating a huge amount of toys to the Charity Auction and Raffle...
Next Of Kins Performs Auto Assembly Official Theme Song
If you haven't read it on the website, Auto Assembly 2009 now has it's own official theme song for the convention. Written and performed by Next Of Kin who are appearing in concert at the convention on the Saturday evening doing a show of covers from the Animated movie, their song "Transform" has been chosen as the convention anthem for 2009. "Transform" was originally submitted to Paramount for inclusion in the soundtrack for Revenge Of The Fallen. To take a listen to the song, watch a music video they put together here:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RuB-E1ofKQ
Copies of the song will be available to buy at the convention on CD.
More convention updates very soon... For full details on Auto Assembly 2009 and to book your tickets, visit the website at http://www.autoassembly.org.uk
Simon Plumbe
Auto Assembly 2009
Auto Assembly 2009 is a non-profit making convention for fans of Transformers and is being held on 15th - 16th August 2009 at the Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre, Birmingham, England.
web: http://www.autoassembly.org.uk
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Date: Tuesday, July 28th 2009 2:37pm CDT
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Bolstered by its strong lineup of special guests and exclusive goodie bags, Auto Assembly 2009 has now set a European attendance record for a Transformers convention. The following is a press release from
autoassembly.org.uk
28th July 2009 - Auto Assembly 2009 Sets a NEW European Attendance Record!!!
Yes, we've done it again and set a new attendance record for a European Transformers convention and Auto Assembly 2009 hasn't even taken place yet!! At the time of writing this, we now have 425 pre-registrants which has beaten the previous record that we set in 2008 of 423 attendees. With 17 days to go before the convention and people still booking daily, and on-the-door attendees as well, this number will continue to rise further. We want to thank all of you for helping us to break this record and hopefully we will reach the magic 500!
For more information on Auto Assembly 2009, please click
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Date: Monday, July 27th 2009 11:31am CDT
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For fans of the Bumblebee Chevrolet Camaro who purchased the vehicle prior to the
unveiling of the Transformers Special Edition vehicle, good news has just been released by General Motors Parts Direct.
The upgrade parts that are featured on the special edition vehicle are now available for individual purchase for your 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. From the fender decals to the custom alloy center caps, you can sport the sweet Autobot symbols on your prior release vehicle and make your car Bumblebee!
Pricing and availability are currently listed for most of the parts, but contacting a Customer Service representative is recommended prior to placing an order.
You can view the listings for all the upgrades available by clicking
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Date: Friday, July 24th 2009 5:34pm CDT
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Credit(s): Prime Evil, IDW Publishing
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IDW has just posted a press release on their website about the future of Transformer's Generation One related comics:
San Diego, CA (July 24, 2009) - After the huge success of this summer's blockbuster TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN movie, IDW is keeping the excitement going with three new TRANSFORMERS series. Under license from Hasbro, IDW is proud to offer fans The TRANSFORMERS, the first ongoing series in years, written by the critically-acclaimed Mike Costa. Coming in November, TRANSFORMERS #1 starts things off with not one, but two, huge events so CYBERTON-shattering that the lives of the TRANSFORMERS characters will never be the same.
Spinning out of the events of the new ongoing series will be two miniseries. The four-issue TRANSFORMERS: BUMBLEBEE puts BUMBLEBEE between a rock and a hard place with his own friends, while TRANSFORMERS: Last Stand of the Wreckers plots the course of AUTOBOTS in space as they confront a new foe who just might tear the (Dave do these need all caps? CAPS ARE BEST) Springer, Kup, and their cadre of AUTOBOT heroes apart.
"This is the first ongoing TRANSFORMERS series for IDW, and there's a good reason to do it now. These stories are too big and too important to contain in even several volumes of miniseries. And it all starts with events in TRANSFORMERS #1," said IDW's TRANSFORMERS editor, Andy Schmidt. "This is the best jumping on point for new comics or TRANSFORMERS fans in years. We're embarking on a whole new journey and an exciting new direction."
The TRANSFORMERS will debut in November, helmed by Mike Costa with art and covers by returning, fan-favorite, artistic dynamo Don Figueroa. This series is the basis for the two new miniseries, creating an unstoppable combination of new TRANSFORMERS comics.
Debuting in December, writer Zander Cannon and artist Chee masterfully create Bumblebee's story in this four-issue miniseries. TRANSFORMERS: BUMBLEBEE spins out of the ongoing series and is a must-read for any fan. TRANSFORMERS: Last Stand of the Wreckers is set in space concurrent with the ongoing series. Shedding light on the conflicts outside of Earth, long-time TRANSFORMERS creator Nick Roche masterfully foreshadows upcoming events in the ongoing series, while taking fans on a wild ride.
The TRANSFORMERS will be available in stores in November.
TRANSFORMERS: BUMBLEBEE will be available in stores in December.
TRANSFORMERS: Last Stand of the Wreckers will be available in stores in January.
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