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Collectors' Club BotCon Update

Date: Friday, April 28th 2006 7:20pm CDT
Categories: Event News, Collector's Club News
Posted by: Raymond T. | Credit(s): www.transformersclub.com

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The Transformers Collecotors' Club has send its members the following update regarding BotCon 2006.

Hello____!

Here is the announcement you have all been waiting for. The BotCon '06 information and registrations is online at BotCon.com.

Check it out! We will have first time ever guests of Blu Mankuma-Tigatron, Pauline Newstone-Airzor, and Richard Newman-Rhinox. Stay tuned for more.

Also, IDW Publishing will be there as well as fan favorite Simon Furman!

What a great weekend it will be in Lexington, KY Sept. 28-Oct. 1! See you there.

Don't forget that the first 100 registrations received will get a special "Golden Disk" pin.... don't wait.

Thanks for your support,

Brian

Entertainment Rights and Magic Lantern To Join Forces

Date: Friday, April 28th 2006 7:13pm CDT
Category: Company News
Posted by: Raymond T. | Credit(s): www.awn.com

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Animation World Network announces that Entertainment Rights has appointed award-winning, interactive media company, Magic Lantern, to develop new media content.

Entertainment Rights currently hold all the UK based media rights to the newer series of Transformers, including Armada, Energon and Cybertron. Magic Lantern posted the following on their site, regarding the future coöperation with Entertainment Rights.

"We're delighted to announce that Magic Lantern and Entertainment Rights plc have signed a deal to work together to create interactive media properties across Entertainment Right's portfolio and to explore opportunities to develop new projects together. The team have already started work on a great new website for Postman Pat with lots more to follow!"

Do your characters have armor?

Date: Friday, April 28th 2006 7:12pm CDT
Category: Heavy Metal War
Posted by: Glyph

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As some folks have already noticed, I've added a couple of new mission types today. From now on, if you want armour - you have to get out there and win it! These missions are the first step into a new level for HMW, because it's the first time that your success or failure in a mission has a direct effect for your faction.

You can check out an example of a completed mission here. Want to know more? Stop by the HMW discussion forum to chat about this new feature.

Now get out there and earn some resources for you and your allies!

SEIBERTRON.com goes behind the scenes at TFCog.net with Fan-dubbing extraodinaire Brandon Williams!

Date: Friday, April 28th 2006 11:02am CDT
Categories: Site Articles, Interviews
Posted by: Alex Kingdom | Credit(s): Hotrod and Brandon Williams

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Many of you may not have heard about the fan dubs produced by www.TFCog.net. However there are many fans who would like to know how they are put together, which includes SEIBERTRON.com's own Hotrod!

Hotrod contacted Brandon Williams who helps write, produce, and voice act in the fan dubs and Brandon was kind enough to give us an interview about his work. read the interview here.

New Toy Sightings in Ireland

Date: Friday, April 28th 2006 11:01am CDT
Categories: Toy News, Sightings
Posted by: Hotrod | Credit(s): sniper_samurai

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Our own sniper_samurai has reported new Transformers Cybertron sightings in Dublin, Ireland. Sniper_samurai found Leobreaker and Mudflap at Smyths Toystore on Jervis Street for €29 each. He also found Sideways and Snarl at Toymaster on Jervis Street for €15 each.

sniper_samurai's original post: "Smyths Toystore on Jervis Street in Dublin now have Leobreaker and Mudflap in stock @ €29 each and the wave 1 deluxes (finally in a shop that isn't Argos) @ €15 each.
Also Toymaster on Jervis Street now have Sideways and Snarl @ €15 each."

Auto Assembly: Target 2006 UK Bookings Cut-Off Date

Date: Friday, April 28th 2006 10:53am CDT
Category: Event News
Posted by: Hotrod | Credit(s): Simon and Sven of Auto Assembly: Target 2006

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We have received an email from Simon and Sven of Auto Assembly: Target 2006. They have announced their cut-off dates for booking in the United Kingdom. Here is their message:

"Auto Assembly: Target 2006 UK Bookings Cut-Off Date

Auto Assembly: Target 2006, the UK Transformers convention taking place on Saturday 3rd of June in Birmingham, England has now set the FINAL cut-off date for pre-registrations for all bookings from fans within the UK wishing to attend the convention. Please read this carefully as there are two dates depending on how you intend to pay and there are final details of how on-the-door places will be announced should any be available...

First, if you intend to book via post and pay by cheque then you will need to get your booking to us by Saturday 20th May 2006 AT THE LATEST to guarantee your place at the convention. This will allow us plenty of time to present your cheque to the bank, for it to clear and for us to make sure that your booking confirmations and information packs are shipped to you in time for the convention! If you are paying by postal order or cash (and we must stress that cash is sent at your own risk), then this deadline is extended to Saturday 27th May 2006.

If you are booking online and paying by PayPal, then the FINAL deadline is Saturday 27th May 2006. As payments are processed immediately, we will be able to ship your confirmation slips by Tuesday 30th May 2006 first class so they will reach you by Thursday 1st June 2006 at the latest.

Please note that we can not guarantee to process bookings after these deadlines or dispatch confirmation slips in time for the event, especially with the bank holiday at the end of May, so you may be disappointed or not receive your slips in time.

With regards to on-the-door places, we will post details on the Auto Assembly website, forum and issue details through all major Transformers websites as to the number of on-the-door places available on Saturday 27th April 2006 should there be any. However, these will be on a first-come, first-served basis so we would advise that you arrive at the convention early to ensure your best chance of admission to the convention. If in doubt, pre-register.

Auto Assembly: Target 2006 is now FIVE WEEKS away... there are no other Transformers conventions planned for the UK for 2006 so this is your only chance to attend an event this year unless you are planning on travelling overseas. We are still in talks to bring further guests to the convention in addition to the NINE already confirmed and we hope to have more activities to announce shortly, not to mention the now infamous goodie bag that all attendees will receive full of free gifts!

As there are now only three weeks before the postal bookings cut-off, please ensure that you send your bookings to us NOW to avoid disappointment!

Simon and Sven,
Auto Assembly: Target 2006

www.autoassembly.org.uk"

Reminder: Iacon One pre-registration (Early bird discount through May 1)

Date: Friday, April 28th 2006 10:48am CDT
Category: Event News
Posted by: Hotrod | Credit(s): Free Trader

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We have received another update from Malin Huffman about Iacon One. He is encouraging everyone to take advantage of their 'early bird' pre-registering. Here is Malin's message:

"If you're been putting off pre-registering to attend Iacon One this July, now's the perfect time to act...
Our 'early bird' pre-reg pricing for attendees and dealers is good through May 1.

If you visit our web site, you can register online or print out the registration form and mail it in with check/money order payment (must be postmarked by May 1, or submitted online by midnight, May 2 - Pacific Time, for discount price.)

Over the coming weeks, you'll hear more details about Iacon One -

More of our exciting guest lineup covering television, comics, and toys, joining our first two featured guests - voice actress Venus Terzo ("Blackarachnia") and writer Bob Budiansky (Transformers - Marvel Comics.)

And you'll get a special preview of our convention-exclusive Beast Wars-themed accessory souvenir set. After getting samples for this set back from the manufacturer, I can say with confidence I believe every Beast Wars fan will want them...

We're working hard to produce a high quality convention WE'D want to attend as fans.
Remember, by pre-registering early, you can really help us plan for the right number of attendees, and help us line up even MORE cool guests and fan activities - with the confidence that there will be attendees to enjoy them, and that it's worth the expense to add them to our roster.

Thanks for all your support and we hope you'll join us at Iacon One!"

More New Transformers Statues at BBTS: Hot Rod, Jazz and More!

Date: Friday, April 28th 2006 9:57am CDT
Categories: Toy News, Store News
Posted by: Calenatarion | Credit(s): shockwaveuk, BBTS

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Thanks to our own shockwaveuk for finding this interesting update at the Big Bad Toy Store. He found some new statues of some cool Transformers characters:

Hot Rod vs. Ravage and Rumble Battlefield Statue by First4Figures
Generation One Jetfire Statue by First4Figures
Soundwave vs. Jazz Battlefield Statue by First4Figures
Generation One Swoop Statue by First4Figures

Now, those are some interesting figures indeed! Click here to view the list of all these statues on Big Bad Toy Store from First4Figures!

More Movie Rumors?

Date: Thursday, April 27th 2006 3:29pm CDT
Categories: Movie Related News, Rumors
Posted by: Hotrod | Credit(s): exile of joesightings.com, Wonkimus_Major of Don Murphy Message Board, and Nevermore of TFW2005

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There are some new rumors surrounding the upcoming Transformers movie. These new rumors are about characters that will be in the movie. Some of the names and alt modes may shock you. Exile of Joesightings.com first reported that he saw the proofs for the height ratios and color proofs. He all said that the Decepticons that would appear in the movie would be Megatron, Vortex, Scorponok, Starscream, Bonecrusher, Devastator and Brawl, while the Autobots in the film are Optimus Prime, Ironhide, Ratchet, Bumblebee and Jazz. Then today, Wonkimus_Major of Don Murphy's Message Board has claimed the following was given to him by film insiders:

"Brawl--a police car (for a chase scene)
Devastator--M1 Abrams tank (and a single bot)
Bonecrusher--Mine clearing vehicle"
"
And then T.V. of Transformerslive.com reported the following:

"AUTOBOTS

Optimus Prime (semi)
Ratchet (ambulance, not an emergency vehicle or firetruck)
Ironhide (pickup truck)
Jazz (sports car)
Bumblebee (Chevrolet Camaro, possibly a '70s/'80s model)

DECEPTICONS

Megatron (tank, presumably)
Starscream (F-22)
Vortex (helicopter)
Soundwave (bastard version - a.k.a Kennywave)
Scorponok (minion)
Brawl (police car)
Devestator (tank)
Bonecrusher (Mine clearing vehicle)"

Now none of this has been confirmed, so pay attention to the news section for further updates.

SEIBERTRON.com goes one-on-one with Iacon One's Malin Huffman

Date: Thursday, April 27th 2006 1:50pm CDT
Categories: Site Articles, Interviews
Posted by: Alex Kingdom | Credit(s): Hotrod and Malin Huffman

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Many of the Transformers fans know about the bigger and more well known fan conventions such as Auto Assembly and BotCon. However, there are other conventions for Transformers fans to attend as well. One of the newer ones that will be taking place this year is Iacon One which is being put on by the Stasis Lock Group.

The event is shaping up to be one of the best conventions of the year. To learn more about the event Hotrod contacted Malin Huffman. Mr. Huffman was kind enough to agree to do an interview to fill us all in on Iacon One. Here's Hotrod's interview with Malin Huffman.