A Look Inside Transformers Vault: The Complete Transformers Universe

Friday, April 15th, 2011 10:50am CDT

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Amazon has updated their listing for Transformers Vault: The Complete Transformers Universe with new a image that reveals some of the goodies included with the book.

Product Description

For the first time ever, Transformers Vault reveals the complete story of the Transformers, everyone's favorite robots in disguise. Loaded with never-before-seen images, this book is a guide to the epic battle between the Autobots and Decepticons, as it began with toys and television, and continued to comics, film, games, and other media. There's something here for all generations, from classic toys that have become sought-after collectibles to the amazing, high-tech visuals of the three live-action films.

Hasbro has opened its official archives, gathering more than 250 images and several featured pieces of memorabilia. Look inside for a sheet of Generation One tech specs with a secret revealer, a rare pencil sketch from comics artist Casey Coller, an unseen character profile for Hot Rod from the 1986 film, an animation cel, and much more. Exclusive photos of Japanese Transformer prototypes, archival development art, and brand-new information about the future of the Transformers make this the ultimate package for every fan.

The product description from Amazon Japan is a little more revealing.

"The epic battle between the Autobots and Deceptions has captivated fans of all ages for more than two decades, and the robots in disguise were recently rediscovered by a new generation via the hugely successful live-action film series directed by Michael Bay. Officially licensed by Hasbro, The TRANSFORMERS Vault: The Complete TRANSFORMERS Universe covers, for the first time ever, the complete history of TRANSFORMERS, including toys, the original animated series, comics, collectibles, and merchandise, as well as animated and live-action feature films. This heavily illustrated book features never-before-seen images from the Hasbro archives, seven interactive pieces of memorabilia, and an acetate slipcase with a unique "transforming effect." Five visually driven chapters feature early animation sketches, interviews with creators, wooden sculptures for the original toys, patents, prototypes, action-figure designs that never made it to production, vintage packaging art, and set-design sketches from the Michael Bay films."

Credit(s): Amazon, Amazon Japan

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Re: A Look Inside Transformers Vault: The Complete Transformers Universe (1209434)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 15th, 2011 @ 10:56am CDT

Must. Get. This. BOOK!!1!

Re: A Look Inside Transformers Vault: The Complete Transformers Universe (1209442)
Posted by zodconvoy on April 15th, 2011 @ 11:17am CDT

I'm getting this in at work so it will be MINE. Every now and then it pays to work at a book store...

Re: A Look Inside Transformers Vault: The Complete Transformers Universe (1209451)
Posted by Prime Evil on April 15th, 2011 @ 11:50am CDT

Aaaaaand it's pre-ordered!!

Re: A Look Inside Transformers Vault: The Complete Transformers Universe (1209457)
Posted by kirbenvost on April 15th, 2011 @ 12:22pm CDT

This is so going to be mine. If I didn't need my credit card for other things, I'd be preordering it right now.

Re: A Look Inside Transformers Vault: The Complete Transformers Universe (1209459)
Posted by dirk2243 on April 15th, 2011 @ 12:29pm CDT

I want this!!!! however it will constantly be something that is in progress and not completed. especially with DOTM and Transformers Prime Looming

Re: A Look Inside Transformers Vault: The Complete Transformers Universe (1209518)
Posted by SlyTF1 on April 15th, 2011 @ 3:34pm CDT

(Spazzes out.) (Spazzes out hard) When does this come out!!!??? I must...I must know!!!

Re: A Look Inside Transformers Vault: The Complete Transformers Universe (1209580)
Posted by El Duque on April 15th, 2011 @ 6:47pm CDT

SlyTF1 wrote:(Spazzes out.) (Spazzes out hard) When does this come out!!!??? I must...I must know!!!

May 23rd.

Re: A Look Inside Transformers Vault: The Complete Transformers Universe (1209627)
Posted by Fortress Rodimus on April 15th, 2011 @ 8:29pm CDT

That is a must buy for any true fan. I don't know how but i am going to get that.

Re: A Look Inside Transformers Vault: The Complete Transformers Universe (1222474)
Posted by El Duque on May 15th, 2011 @ 10:40am CDT

The publisher of the upcoming Transformers Vault, Abrams Books, has updated their website with a new an awesome new bit of information. The book will feature a foreword written by Peter Cullen. This book is scheduled for release on June 1st.

Authors: By Pablo Hidalgo; foreword by Peter Cullen
Imprint: Abrams Books
ISBN: 0-8109-9868-8
EAN: 9780810998681
Availability: Prepublication
Publishing Date: 6/1/2011
Trim Size: 10 3/4 x 9 1/4
Page Count: 160
Cover: Hardcover with slipcase
Illustrations: 250 color illustrations

About the book
For the first time ever, Transformers Vault reveals the complete story of the Transformers, everyone's favorite robots in disguise. Loaded with never-before-seen images, this book is a guide to the epic battle between the Autobots and Decepticons, as it began with toys and television, and continued to comics, film, games, and other media. There's something here for all generations, from classic toys that have become sought-after collectibles to the amazing, high-tech visuals of the three live-action films.

Hasbro has opened its official archives, gathering more than 250 images and several featured pieces of memorabilia. Look inside for a sheet of Generation One tech specs with a secret revealer, a rare pencil sketch from comics artist Casey Coller, an unseen character profile for Hot Rod from the 1986 film, an animation cel, and much more. Exclusive photos of Japanese Transformer prototypes, archival development art, and brand-new information about the future of the Transformers make this the ultimate package for every fan.

About the author
Pablo Hidalgo is the managing editor at StarWars.com and the author of G.I. Joe vs. Cobra: The Essential Guide. Peter Cullen provided the voice of Optimus Prime in the original Transformers TV series, the 1986 animated film, the new TV series Transformers: Prime, and all three live-action films to date.

Re: A Look Inside Transformers Vault: The Complete Transformers Universe (1222477)
Posted by OlivusPrime on May 15th, 2011 @ 10:53am CDT

Definitely getting this. The fact that Peter Cullen has written a foreword shows how fond he is of the franchise and its fanbase. Or Hasbro paid him big bucks

Re: A Look Inside Transformers Vault: The Complete Transformers Universe (1222498)
Posted by UltraPrimal on May 15th, 2011 @ 11:20am CDT

If it's at BotCon, I'll flip through it. But I don't know if it's worth buying. I doubt it will have very much "new" material in it. And anything it does have worth reading will probably be on the wiki soon after it's release.

Re: A Look Inside Transformers Vault: The Complete Transformers Universe (1222552)
Posted by Fortress Rodimus on May 15th, 2011 @ 1:17pm CDT

Ordered this two weeks ago and cannot wait until i get this in the mail.

Re: A Look Inside Transformers Vault: The Complete Transformers Universe (1226996)
Posted by El Duque on May 22nd, 2011 @ 10:50pm CDT

While it's become commonplace to get video reviews of upcoming figures it's not everyday we get a video review of a book! Abrams Books the publisher of the soon to be released Transformers Vault: The Complete Transformers Universe has uploaded a video to their YouTube account that shows off some of the goodies that we can look forward to when the book releases on June 1st! Check out the video below.

Re: A Look Inside Transformers Vault: The Complete Transformers Universe (1227001)
Posted by Autobot032 on May 22nd, 2011 @ 10:57pm CDT

Holy crap. I want that.

Re: A Look Inside Transformers Vault: The Complete Transformers Universe (1227009)
Posted by Dclone Soundwave on May 22nd, 2011 @ 11:19pm CDT

SO MUCH WIN. Definitely gonna pick this up when I have a chance.

Re: A Look Inside Transformers Vault: The Complete Transformers Universe (1227022)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on May 23rd, 2011 @ 12:46am CDT

That was a short review, but I'm still planning on getting that.

Re: A Look Inside Transformers Vault: The Complete Transformers Universe (1227024)
Posted by Seibertron on May 23rd, 2011 @ 12:56am CDT

Got my shipping notification from Amazon today for this. Hopefully it'll be here in the next few days.

Re: A Look Inside Transformers Vault: The Complete Transformers Universe (1227026)
Posted by JRFitzpatrick7 on May 23rd, 2011 @ 1:06am CDT

Looking forward to this a lot, I love love love behind the scenes material and I'm really thrilled to read more about the franchise.

On a different note, now that the third movie is almost out, are the odds any better that we might see a movieverse concept art collection? I for one love the intricate designs of the movie transformers but I would live to see some of the scrapped designs as well as location designs (ala cybertron, the nemesis, the ark). Books like this are available for the star wars movies and I think they would be great for these movies as well.

Re: A Look Inside Transformers Vault: The Complete Transformers Universe (1227098)
Posted by Cyberstrike on May 23rd, 2011 @ 8:36am CDT

I ordered mine through my local comic book store. I hope the store ordered it.

Re: A Look Inside Transformers Vault: The Complete Transformers Universe (1227106)
Posted by NatsumeRyu on May 23rd, 2011 @ 9:00am CDT

JRFitzpatrick7 wrote:Looking forward to this a lot, I love love love behind the scenes material and I'm really thrilled to read more about the franchise.

On a different note, now that the third movie is almost out, are the odds any better that we might see a movieverse concept art collection? I for one love the intricate designs of the movie transformers but I would live to see some of the scrapped designs as well as location designs (ala cybertron, the nemesis, the ark). Books like this are available for the star wars movies and I think they would be great for these movies as well.

Seconded.