Date: Tuesday, October 26th 2004 3:32pm CDT
Category: Site News
Posted by: Razorclaw0000 |
Credit(s): Cosmic Rust
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In what's probably no surprise to everyone here, KB has announced that it plans to close anywhere from 141 to 238 stores before January 31st, 2005 in an effort to "trim the fat" during it's Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
See the original press release
here, the list of stores which are definitely closing
here, and finally the remaining set which "may or may not" close,
here.
It is a sad thing, indeed. Even if they were pricey.
Date: Tuesday, October 26th 2004 1:23pm CDT
Category: Site News
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This isn't the sort of thing that we normally post in the news section, but it's so awesome that we here at the News Crew felt we just had to share it with everyone!
Created by an very talented chap who goes by the name of Jarrod, this is an incredible, fully transformable, fully poseable War Within Optimus Prime action figure! You can view several photos of this awesome figure
here, and for those kitbashers amongst you, a page detailing how the figure was built is
here.
Date: Tuesday, October 26th 2004 12:33pm CDT
Category: Site News
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Don Murphy has posted the following on his Transformers Discussion forum:
We have a screenwriter that we are all very excited about.
He fits all my dream parameters- he knows the mythology, is very POP in his writing, is the right age (20s) and shops at my comic book shop regularly so I know him at least a little bit. The deal is being ironed out as we speak so I cannot say more- but with him involved we can stay on target for Summer 06 and create an amazing fun film. More as it happens.
There are also a few other tidbits posted by Don today.
In response to questions regarding the tone of the movie:
Cannot promise DARK but will make it Darkish
Will be epic for sure
And definitely not Kiddie I want the Star wars audience man (the good films)
&
There already is a template worked on with Spielberg that exists but no full story structure.
So there you have it - expect to hear more details in the not too distant future!
Date: Tuesday, October 26th 2004 9:21am CDT
Category: Site News
Posted by: Razorclaw0000 |
Credit(s): Big Bad Toy Store
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Hi - Here is a quick update from
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about some
exciting new pre-orders and arrivals.
NEW TAKARA TRANSFORMER PRE-ORDERS:
RE-ISSUE TRANSFORMERS: Takara has announced the #17 & #18 re-issues -
they are Blitzwing and Soundblaster. The triplechanger Blitzwing will be
released in the original US color scheme and is available for $33.99.
Soundblaster is a black Soundwave repaint with a 'double deep' cassette
door that can hold two cassettes at once! We do not know yet how many
cassettes will come packaged with Soundblaster. The price has been set at
$51.99 for Soundblaster.
NEW BINALTECH: The BT-11 and BT-12 releases have been announced. The
BT-11 is Ravage, a black Corvette Convertible with the classic Ravage head
mold and an updated convertible body style. The BT-12 is Overdrive, a
Honda S2000. Each are available for pre-ordering for $54.99
GALAXY FORCE TRANSFORMERS: Takara has just announced the first figures in
their upcoming sequel to Energon called 'Galaxy Force.' These figures
truly are some of the best looking 'non-G1' toys I've seen in quite some
time. Both Optimus and Megatron are the largest figures in the line and
both look fantastic! Many of the other figures in this line are equally
as cool so be sure to check out each of the 11 figures we have pre-orders
listed for so far on the pre-order menu:
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/pre_menu.asp
MARVEL LEGENDS 7: We've listed each of the eight new Marvel Legends 7
figures including both chase figures - Phasing Vision and Goliath.
Centurion Iron Man, Weapon X Wolverine, and Ghost Rider are each $8.99.
The remaining Vision, Apocolypse, Hawkeye and chase figures were packed
only 1 per case or less and we have minimal stock of each on hand.
TOY BIZ LORD OF THE RINGS: Two Towers Wave 3 and Return of the King Wave
3 have arrived. Figures include: Super Poseable Helms Deep Aragonr,
Super Poseable Frodo, Isengard Orc, Boromir - Captain of Gondor, Gimli,
Shelob, Cirith Ungol Uruk-Hai and more. Most are available singly and we
also have sets of 6 RotK Wave 3 sets with Arwen for $44.99.
ROBOTECH: The Masterpiece Alpha Scott Bernard figure has finally been
restocked. We also have Ben, Max, and Miriya in stock for the reduced
price of $39.99 each.
VINTAGE SALE: The vintage sale is continuing at 40% off ALL items on the
vintage menu, we have sold about a large chunk of our inventory, but
still have quite a bit to go. Take another look to see if you've missed
anything and get 40% off any of the vintage items ordered.
Thanks so much for your interest in www.bigbadtoystore.com and be sure to
check out the new pre-orders and items.
Thanks!
Joel & The BBTS Crew
www.bigbadtoystore.com
Date: Tuesday, October 26th 2004 9:18am CDT
Category: Site News
Posted by: Razorclaw0000 |
Credit(s): Comics Continuum
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Screw Football, this Thanksgiving, Cartoon Network will air 6 HOURS of Energon, from 9am to 3pm, EST. A whopping TWELVE episodes. No word yet on what episodes they will be, but we'll keep you informed as soon as we know.
Comics Continuum has this at the bottom of
Monday's Update.
Date: Monday, October 25th 2004 3:10pm CDT
Category: Site News
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It looks like the first character difference between Hasbro's Alternators line and Takara's Binal Tech line is upon us! Online stores
Big Bad Toy Store and
Digital Toys have both posted listings stating that the Honda S2000 figure already confirmed as Windcharger by Hasbro will be called
Overdrive in Japan! Digital Toys have advised me that this information is from Takara themselves, and as such can be considered confirmed!
Date: Monday, October 25th 2004 1:12pm CDT
Category: Site News
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As the excitement over Galaxy Force builds, Japan's TV-Aichi have put their official Galaxy Force TV website online. As present, it only contains a flyer that was handed out at the Transformers Innovation event this weekend, but it will surely update with more information over time. You can view the site (in it's original Japanese)
here.
Date: Monday, October 25th 2004 12:23pm CDT
Category: Site News
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The website SGCollect.com have posted colour images of the 4th Galaxy Force Destron,
Landover. Interestingly, the figure appears to be triple-changer, with aircraft and car alt modes. You can view the images
here.
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