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Toy News Transmissions

A Tidal Wave of "Technicolor"

Posted by Professor Smooth Feb 28, 2003 48,054 views

You´ve seen the monotone prototype, but for those of you with the benefit of color monitors, feast your eyes on the fully colored Tidal Wave prototype. Expect to be shilling out some cash for him in a couple of months.

Are you a PYRO?

Posted by Rhinox Feb 28, 2003 52,806 views

Well Transformers lovers ... you know our favorite hobby has made an extremely successful voyage to the top when odd novelties like ZIPPO lighters will feature the likes of the Transformers. Whether you´re a cigarette smoker, enjoy running around yelling ...

UNICRON @ KBToys.com

Posted by Seibertron Feb 25, 2003 51,754 views

The Chaos Bringer is now available for pre-order at KBToys.com. Transformers: "Unicron" - 16" Deluxe Action Figure Pre-order (Available 09/09/03, $59.99): "It´s been 17 years coming, but the Unicron Transformer is finally here. The largest Transformer in the galaxy, this ...

New info about upcoming Takara reissues

Posted by Rhinox Feb 25, 2003 56,620 views

Action Figure Xpress has listed the upcoming Takara Transformers: G1 reissues: Starscream and Inferno. The reissue Starscream ($39.95) includes "figure, collection card, DVD with 3 minutes of exclusive CG movie from the Transformers Anime film, and a bonus Megatron in ...

Next Takara Reissues: Inferno and Starscream

Posted by Professor Smooth Feb 22, 2003 57,469 views

The next two releases in Takara´s Transformers reissue line are Autobot Inferno and Decepticon Starscream. They will be number 8 and number 9 in Takara´s ongoing series of G1 reissues. They will both feature Dreamwave art by Pat Lee and ...

Micron Densetsu Product Update

Posted by Seibertron Feb 22, 2003 58,093 views

Remy has supplied tformers.com with images of upcoming Micron Densetsu and general Transformers products from the latest issue of Japan´s Hyper Hobby magazine. Of peculiar interest is the repainted Six-Builder Micromasters set to resemble Devastator (Devastar). Find the pictures here.

TF Myclone: Wave 3 Update

Posted by Seibertron Feb 21, 2003 59,442 views

eHobby.com has confirmed that Takara´s Transformers: MyClone series WAVE 3 will have the following figures: Jazz, Sideswipe, Trypticon, Dirge, Ramjet, and Thrust. There will also be 2 chase figures. It is assumed that one will be Metroplex based upon pictures ...

Worlds Smallest Transformers: Chase Figures

Posted by Professor Smooth Feb 21, 2003 61,730 views

Ehobby has posted shadowed pictures of the chase figures from the first assortment of "Worlds Smallest Transformable Transformers". They appear to be repaints of Bumblebee and Starscream. So expect it to be Skywarp (Takara seems to like making Skywarp figures ...

Dreamwave's Volume 2 alt cover

Posted by Professor Smooth Feb 20, 2003 54,356 views

Did you love Generation 1, but couldn´t stand that there were only 4 different covers? Well Dreamwave has you covered this time around. Check out the art for the Dynamic Forces alternate cover (and the same art will be used ...

RID Bludgeon & Scourge @ TRU Japan

Posted by Rhinox Feb 20, 2003 58,469 views

Toys R Us Japan has posted new pictures of Takara´s upcoming US Edition RID (Robots In Disguise) BLUDGEON (repainted G2 Hero Megatron) and SCOURGE (repainted G2 Hero Optimus Prime). There is no official word when these will be released in ...

MyClone: Wave 3 Pictures

Posted by Seibertron Feb 18, 2003 58,255 views

HobbyLink Japan has posted pictures from recent independent toy shows held by Bandai, Takara and Konami in Japan here. Of interest are a couple of new pictures of Takara´s MyClone line. The picture reveals the cast of Transformers: MyClone (Wave ...

Thundercracker & Galvatron @ WALMART.com

Posted by Rhinox Feb 18, 2003 59,521 views

It was reported yesterday at tformers.com that Thundercracker and Galvatron are now listed at walmart.com. Transformer Thundercracker With Zapmaster Mini-Con can be found here and Galvatron with repainted Leader-1 can be found here. Pictures of both figures in robot mode ...

Transformers: Go-Bots Animated Series?

Posted by Rhinox Feb 16, 2003 82,202 views

Not only has the main Transformers toy line done well enough during 2002 that it has spawned a secondary Transformers line called "Transformers: Universe" featuring Unicron versus PRIMUS, but the little tykes look like they´ll be getting an expanded Transformers: ...

TF: Universe Toys - "Unicron vs PRIMUS"???

Posted by Professor Smooth Feb 15, 2003 75,364 views

Hasbro has a press release including all (or most) of the releases for 2003. Included are the remaining Armada figures, "Armada: The Unicron Battles" figures, and "Transformers: Universe" (featuring Unicron versus PRIMUS). This article makes for some very interesting reading. ...

Optimus Prime #0 reissue rumor

Posted by Professor Smooth Feb 14, 2003 62,124 views

As you´ve noticed, all the new Takara ´bookcase´ reissue include several notebook style pages with some pre-punched holes. Apparently, if you so choose, you´ll be able to store these together in a binder that´s included with the #0 Optimus Prime ...

Pictures of the "World's Smallest Transformers"

Posted by Professor Smooth Feb 14, 2003 65,044 views

We´ve got some new pictures of the awesome new ´Worlds Smallest Transformable Transformers´ that are scheduled to be released in June. And what pictures they are! All of the figures look absolutely amazing in both robot and vehicle mode! Check ...

Some very interesting repaints!

Posted by Professor Smooth Feb 12, 2003 71,905 views

Rhinox, Air Razor, The Dinobots, and Optimus Primal. We already know that these repaints will be part of Armada. It´s been rumored that they´ll figure into "The Unicron Battles" line. What other repaints will we be treated to? Well, according ...

Worlds Smallest Transforming Transformers

Posted by Professor Smooth Feb 12, 2003 64,953 views

When a company has put out three figures that stand a massive two feet in hight, what else can they do? How about some nicely detailed Transformers that stand under two inches tall and still transform? Introducing Takara´s ´Worlds Smallest ...

The Unicron Battles Packaging

Posted by Seibertron Feb 11, 2003 66,328 views

Early this morning, pictures began surfacing of the upcoming Mini-Con sets that feature the "Unicron Battles" packaging. Here´s a picture of the Air Military Team (Thunderwing, Gunbarrel, and Terradive) front/back and the Emergency Mini-Con Team (Firebot, Prowl, and Makeshift) front/back. ...

Armada UNICRON Pictures

Posted by Seibertron Feb 10, 2003 92,894 views

One of the greatest things to happen to the Transformers franchise happened in the last 2 weeks: the release of the pictures of the upcoming Transformers: Armada UNICRON figure which will be available early this summer. Check out the following ...

Heroes Of Cybertron Wave 3 Update

Posted by Rhinox Jan 28, 2003 74,156 views

Bigbadtoystore.com has posted the first picture of the upcoming Transformers "Heroes Of Cybertron" Wave 3 figures here. The upcoming set, as reported back in October by Professor Smooth, will include Galvatron, Cyclonus, Soundwave, Rodimus Prime, Grimlock, and Ironhide.

2 new Armada figures

Posted by Professor Smooth Jan 22, 2003 62,213 views

Tired of looking at repainted Beast Wars figures that are coming to the Armada line? Well then feast your eyes on these little gems. Two new Armada figures will be released in the future and ADC has some of the ...

Hot Rod Statue Bust @ AFX

Posted by Rhinox Jan 22, 2003 63,172 views

Action Figure Xpress just sent us an email stating that the Hot Rod statue bust by Hard Hero is now in stock! To order this item from AFX or for more information, click here!

Botcon 2003 Non-Attendee Packages

Posted by Seibertron Jan 22, 2003 64,296 views

Botcon.com posted the following information yesterday: "We are offering a limited number of BotCon 2003 non-attendee packages for those who live outside North America. In addition to all the items included in the basic registration, these packages will include one ...

More Beast Wars Characters in Armada?

Posted by Seibertron Jan 22, 2003 65,420 views

transfandom.com is reporting that the April issue of Previews is listing Airazor (with Mini-Con) and Cheetor (with Mini-Con) as part of the Armada Wave 3 Supercon assortment which is scheduled to be released in April 2003. It is being assumed ...

New Pics of Armada Sideswipe

Posted by Rhinox Jan 16, 2003 67,923 views

tformers.com has a new image gallery of the upcoming Wave 4 Transformers: Armada Sideswipe figure with Mini-Con Nightbeat. Find the gallery here.

Spychanger STUNTICONS?

Posted by Rhinox Jan 15, 2003 75,200 views

According to several online sources, an upcoming set of repainted Spychangers will be a set of Autobots (Wheeljack, Mirage, Sideswipe, Trailbreaker, Prowl, and one unannounced figure) slated for an April 2003 release and a set of Decepticons (G1 Stunticons styled/painted ...

Disney Starscream?!

Posted by Professor Smooth Jan 13, 2003 74,637 views

Haven´t been able to find the new Starscream reissue in TRU stores? Try a Disney outlet. A limited edition Starscream reissue has started appearing in Disney retail stores. There are several differences from the wide released version. These are limited ...

Japanese RID SPYCHANGERS

Posted by super_convoy Jan 9, 2003 75,505 views

The Japanese edition of the US RID Spychangers have been released. Check these auctions for images:Optimus Prime, Ultra Magnus, Scourge/ X-Brawn 2-Pack. The main difference seems to be found on the card back.

New Pics of RID/Armada Dreadwind

Posted by Seibertron Jan 7, 2003 73,976 views

Find pictures of the upcoming Target exclusive DREADWIND and SMOKEJUMPER. This exclusive set is a repaint of the G2 Dreadwing and Smokescreen and will be released in Armada style packaging with the RID logo this spring! Check out the pics ...

More crazy variants from Tin-Tin-Happy!

Posted by Professor Smooth Jan 4, 2003 65,003 views

From the same guy who brought us the first pictures of the clear Optimus Prime comes yet another cool variant! Scourge! This time with the red parts replaced with BLUE parts. It´s not as ´amazing´ as the clear Prime, but ...

MORE Spychangers

Posted by Professor Smooth Jan 3, 2003 65,199 views

Thought you were finished with Spychangers? Yeah right, check out some pics of yet another set of repaints. These are also clear, but they´re a different VERSION of clear! There will be more pictures later on in the day too. ...

1st look at the Hasbro reissue Jazz

Posted by Professor Smooth Jan 3, 2003 63,892 views

There´s another Yahoo auction featuring a pre-release Jazz figure. As you´ll notice as soon as you click the link, Jazz´ missles are VERY large. Click the link for the auction. Compensating for something?

Urban Camo RUINATION Spotted

Posted by super_convoy Jan 2, 2003 64,884 views

jayaresee of The Allspark has reported a sighting in California for the Urban Camouflage Ruination. This set is released under the RID line, but housed in Armada style packaging. The price was stated as $24.88. You can check this auction ...

Picture of another upcoming Spychanger repaint

Posted by Professor Smooth Jan 1, 2003 65,422 views

If you´re looking for some interesting pre-release transformers then forget Ebay. Yahoo Auctions is the place to be! Another repaint Spychanger is (or was) up for bids this afternoon. This is a green repaint of the X-Brawn Spychanger. Is this ...

Another update on the upcoming Spychangers

Posted by Professor Smooth Dec 31, 2002 135,394 views

Once again those addicting little Transformers will decorate store shelves. These aren´t repaint though, they´re the exact same figures. However, this time, they´re packaged individually in little metal tins. Check out these ´new´ figures here.

Pictures of TRU Exclusive 'Silverstreak'

Posted by Professor Smooth Dec 30, 2002 134,476 views

We already knew that the mysterious Silverstreak is actually the Anime Bluestreak. However now we have pictures! And what a picture it is! The box art is actually re-colored! No longer will people be confused by a silver Bluestreak. However, ...

More pictures of new Armada/RiD figures

Posted by Professor Smooth Dec 30, 2002 136,694 views

Earlier this afternoon, we brought you some pictures of the Air Military and Emergency mini-con team members. Well now we´ve got pictures of all of ´em! Check ´em out at American Dream Comics. Also up, is a picture of some ...

Various unseen figures on Yahoo auctions

Posted by Professor Smooth Dec 30, 2002 133,614 views

Mini-Cons and Spychangers galore on Yahoo Auctions today. We´ve got a repaint of the Land Military Team, some nice shots of the Sea Team, our first look at an Emergency Team member and an Air Military member, and also a ...

Retooled Armada Optimus Prime

Posted by Rhinox Dec 29, 2002 112,213 views

A retooled Armada Optimus Prime is currently available in stores. Several problems with the original Optimus Prime have been fixed including the inability for the arms to fully rotate and the legs to stay together.

Pictures of Hasbro's reissue Thundercracker

Posted by Professor Smooth Dec 27, 2002 87,828 views

An Ebay auction has been put up for the upcoming Thundercracker reissue. Rather than go into detail about it, you can check it out on Ebay.com. As you can see, it sports ANOTHER new G1 style box and shows that ...

New Transformers Accessories @ HOT TOPIC

Posted by Seibertron Dec 23, 2002 106,482 views

Thanks to Rodimus99, we find out that Hot Topic has a variety up new Transformers products. These new items include Generation One styled Optimus Prime and Megatron floor mats and Autobot and Decepticon steering wheel covers. Hot Topic has been ...

Tony The Tiger ... MAXIMIZE?!?!

Posted by Rhinox Dec 19, 2002 89,698 views

When the Transformers invade Battle Creek, MI, home of the world famous Kellogg´s Cereal (and not much else) ... what do you get? Well, Tony The Tiger gets reformatted! That´s what you get! Remy has provided TFORMERS.com with a picture ...

TRU Exclusives Realeased in Singapore

Posted by super_convoy Dec 18, 2002 91,306 views

An advertisement in a Singaporean newspaper revealed that the US Toys´ R Us Exclusive Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus reissues have arrived at a departmental store, and will be sold as store exclusives. The Transformers are truly experiencing a worldwide ...

Megatron and Smokescreen Release

Posted by super_convoy Dec 18, 2002 73,615 views

Takara´s next book-style reissue, Megatron and Smokescreen, will be out in stores in Asia on 19th December. Expect stocks to arrive in the US within the next few weeks. If time permits, I´ll be providing some images of them real ...

Japanese Transformers Go-Bots pics

Posted by Seibertron Dec 17, 2002 78,711 views

Remy has provided Tformers.com with pictures of the upcoming Japanese Transformers Go-Bots line. New packaging and a restructuring of the toy line hope to provide the younger kids with a fully functional kiddie Transformers toy line. Check out the pictures ...

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