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With a pair of great comics preceding Transformers: Ongoing #24, it's fair to say that this issue had it's fair share of expectations. Not only that, but the comic was the start of IDW's well-advertised arc, Chaos. The previous issues featured flashbacks and art by Alex Milne. Ongoing #24 deviates from that state, with the artwork being the biggest change many will notice. Livio Ramondelli takes the helm for Ongoing #24, as well as three future issues, #26, #28 and #30. While this review is meant to focus on #24, I feel that it's a good time to look at Ramondelli's art. Many have been rather critical on the change of artwork, as this is a drastic change from what we've seen in the previous 23 issues. However, I feel that the naysayers are a bit overcritical. Ramondelli's covers for Best Of Megatron and Best of Optimus Prime are top class. This is his first Transformers issue. There's also the concept that we're finally back at Cybertron. What better way to set a tone than to use Ramondelli's art, which I think conveys the oppressed feelings and melancholy the Autobots would have if Galvatron were in control of their home planet.
Chaos. We're in it. How did we get here? The matrix was given back to Optimus Prime on Prime, who immediately set course for Cybertron. He explained to his troops that Galvatron was still alive and has been amassing an army on Cybertron. Cut to #24. Galvatron and his brethren show up on one of the Autobot's most important facilities, Kimia. By the time the Autobots show up, it's no longer under their control.... the consequences of the capture will be known once you read the issue.
They're scared. Who you might ask? The Autobots. It's been a very long time since the Autobots have been outnumbered. In fact, in the entire Ongoing session, there really hasn't been a massive army versus a massive army. That's seemingly going to change.
What's rather odd about the Autobots first arrival on their birthplace is the selection of Transformers accompanying Optimus Prime. Or to me, maybe it's just one. Yes, Ironhide and Sideswipe were the last Autobots to be on Cybertron. But Drift? I know he's the IDW posterboy, and perhaps it's so that we won't forget that Drift exists, but I think there were much better candidates on the Autobot ship.
It's hard to be highly critical of Transformers #24. Yes, Chaos does look promising, but this issue isn't much of a standalone piece, but more of a setup for hopefully greater things to come.
It looks as though CrazyDevy isn't the only third-party company with their eye's on your G1 Devastator. Junkion Blacksmith, the company responsible for the Infinity Warfare weapon sets and the Optimus Prime and Soundwave Headmasters, has posted the following CGI renders to their weibo page. The set is dubbed JB-07 and appears to be a set of G1 Devastator upgrades very similar to those already brought to market by CrazyDevy.
Million Publishing has posted a couple of additional sample packaging images for their upcoming exclusive figure Stepper. We get a shot of the box back, which features an action image, his bio, and stats. They've also posted a larger color version of the action shot from the box back.
The figure is repaint of Reveal the Shield Special Ops Jazz with a repaint of the Universe Targetmaster Nightstick that is available as a mail-away exclusive for Million Publishing's Transformers Generations 2011 Volume 2. The deadline to mail in the redemption postcards for Japan residents is August 27th, with the figures actually shipping in late 2011.
Director Michael Bay's Official Website has been updated with a huge gallery of exclusive behind the scenes photos by Robert Zuckerman. Click here or any of the thumbnails below to check out the gallery on MichaelBay.com.
Featured in this gallery are mostly exclusive images that never seen before. You get to see what went on behind-the-scenes on Transformers 3 through the eyes of Robert Zuckerman. You can see more of Robert's work at his web site http://robertzuckerman.com/index.cfm
The title of Transformers Prime episode #23, which aired last weekend on Canada's Teletoon, has been revealed and it has received a US air date. Zap2it has listed the episode as "One Shall Fall" with a September 24th air date.
The Transformers: Prime toy line is yet to be released, and there has still been no word on the release of a certain character, Airachnid. The femme fatale and villainess of the show gets some appreciation from Seibertron.com member and customizer gregles. This Airachnid is a Duocon, with her helicopter alternate mode containing her major body, while her spider legs then form into a spider. Combined, you get the lethal Decepticon. Take a look at her below (as well as gregles' custom Knock Out and Breakdown), but beware her bite!
IDW's new editor John Barber has treated fans with a sneak peek at the next issue of Transformers Ongoing over on the IDW Publishing forums. This issue is scheduled to hit shelves on September 7th, but you can click here for a seven page preview of issue 25 "The Last Story on Earth" part one.
Mike Costa (w) • Brendan Cahill (a) • Marcelo Matere, Cahill (c) “The Last Story on Earth” part 1 of 3! While there is much “CHAOS” on Cybertron, there’s no less bedlam here on Earth as our remaining Autobots investigate the accusation that Spike, their trusted human ally, murdered a TRANSFORMER in cold oil(?) Now it’s up to our heroes to find the truth and decide the fate of human/Cybertronian relations for years to come! Prowl and Jazz take center stage! *2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Seibertron.com member NemesisMonkeySupreme has let us know that CrazyDevy has returned to their roots an announced a new upgrade set for G1 Devastator. CDMW-25 includes:
A New Chest Shield
Articulated Waist Armor
A Silver Cement Mixer Barrel
The set is priced at $18.95 and scheduled to release late September/early October. Preorders are now being accepted.
It’s the little details — like Cybertronian symbols spelling “Transformers” on the spoiler, Autobot logos on the wheel caps and front quarter panel and an awesome interior with black leather seats and bright yellow stitching — that give this Chevrolet extra attitude.
“When you see this car,” says Barry, “you’re not going to think it’s a car, you’re going to think it is Bumblebee… and you’re going to be looking around for the other Autobots. How cool is that?” Plus, if any Decepticons show up, you’ll be able to handle them
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