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Toy News Transmissions

Starscream bust is in at BBTS, among others

Posted by LioPrime Oct 1, 2002 46,913 views

Joel of BigBadToyStore has sent out his latest newsletter. As far at Transformers go, the Starscream bust is now in stock, a bunch of Japanese Beast Wars items are restocked, and Armada Optimus and the Tracks and Skids reissues are ...

Mysterious RiD ATB to be Target exclusive?

Posted by LioPrime Sep 30, 2002 46,044 views

According to Mouth04 (who is a Target employee) over at the Allspark message boards, Target is set to get a figure being called (at the moment) "Stealth Jet." Could this be the repaint of G2 Dreadwing/Smokescreen we´ve been hearing so ...

Armada Wave 3 SCAVENGER 1st Images!

Posted by super_convoy Sep 29, 2002 44,263 views

I was at a flea market today in Singapore and somehow managed to find an Armada Scavenger from Wave 3 of the toy line. I believe this toy won´t be released until November, so I could have stumbled upon a ...

Quality Images of Reissue Smokescreen & Megatron

Posted by Seibertron Sep 27, 2002 47,637 views

Quality images of the reissues of Smokescreen and Megatron have surfaced on the Internet. Thanks to Blue2ben of the Singapore Collectible´s Transformers Forum for finding these clear images: SMOKESCREEN, MEGATRON.

Skids and Tracks Hit Asia

Posted by super_convoy Sep 26, 2002 47,087 views

The reissue Skids and Tracks have made their way into stores in Asia. 2 day ahead of it´s release schedule. Expect stocks to arrive in the US soon.

RID Scourge hits Canada

Posted by Sep 25, 2002 46,706 views

Ngboy of the message board reports that he has found RID Scourge at Toys R Us in Canada. You can view the message Here.

Transformers Season 2 Box Set: New Details

Posted by Seibertron Sep 24, 2002 54,340 views

Rhino´s Transformers Season 2 DVD Box Set will feature a new digital transfer from original 35mm film plus Dolby Digital 5.1 sound. The extras include: mistake reel Botcon 2002 50 minute documentary Interviews with Neil Kaplan (RID Prime and Ro-Tor) ...

Walgreens Report???

Posted by Seibertron Sep 21, 2002 69,308 views

I never thought the Transformers franchise would get so big again that I´d be doing a Walgreens report. Nevertheless, here it is: the first wave Heroes Of Cybertron figures are now available here in Chicago. Tired of hearing this rumor ...

Hasbro's TRANSFORMERS.com Updated!

Posted by Rhinox Sep 19, 2002 56,280 views

Hasbro´s TRANSFORMERS.com web site gets updated with new images of upcoming products including (1) The Destruction Mini-Con team, (2) the Race Mini-Con team, (3) Sideways w/ Rook & Crosswise, and (4) Smokescreen w/ Liftor HERE. All respective bios have been ...

Next Hard Hero figures

Posted by Ground Zero Sep 19, 2002 61,269 views

From Tim Formas at Transfandom.com, it seems that Hard Hero is working on the following busts - after Ironhide will be Hotrod. There will also be an Arcee (full figure), Grimlock, Wheeljack, Ultra Magnus, Devastator, Shockwave, Ravage, Rumble and Frenzy. ...

Transformers Season 2 Box Set

Posted by Rhinox Sep 16, 2002 52,929 views

Eugene Unick informs the staff of SEIBERTRON.com that Rhino´s Transformers Season 2 Box Set Part 1 is now available for sale at amazon.com and DVDUniverse. The first part of the season 2 box set will be released November 12th on ...

Transformers G1 #6 to ship this month?

Posted by Professor Smooth Sep 11, 2002 55,634 views

This is already obvious to those of you who´ve already bought (and read) issue 5. In a surprising ´we´re sorry´ letter, Dreamwave´s staff´s says that they should still have their books out on schedule. Meaning that we´ll have 2 books ...

New info on Transformers "MyClone"

Posted by LioPrime Sep 9, 2002 55,569 views

Joel of BigBadToyStore has sent out another update and has listed the Transformers "MyClone" figures up for pre-order. In the newsletter he had this to say "Act 8 was the last act of the PVC figures and this may be ...

ARMADA Optimus Prime now available!!!

Posted by Seibertron Sep 8, 2002 53,879 views

Transformers: ARMADA Optimus Prime is now available for sale at ToysRUs.com. He is $39.99 and ready to ship within 24 hours. While I have been unable to find this new TF item personally, there are reports widespread that the figure ...

Unicron is coming

Posted by LioPrime Sep 8, 2002 53,247 views

I received an email from 3H Productions, Inc. (the fine folks who run Botcon) today reguarding the Unicron statue. They are ready to ship and shipping charges will be around $16.35 (if you attended the Con. It´s the shipping cost ...

Updated NY Megatron pics

Posted by LioPrime Sep 8, 2002 52,774 views

E-hobby has updated the picture of the upcoming "New Year" Megatron reissue. This reissue will come with red eyes, his mace, a Decepticon mousepad, and a Decepticon sticker sheet. You can view a picture of this here.

Transformers Stickers and Sticker Album

Posted by Ground Zero Sep 6, 2002 55,914 views

According to reports from Transfandom.com, a Transformers Sticker set and album is being solicited to retailers. Each box will contain 50 packs, and each pack will contain 6 randomly inserted stickers. Some of the stickers may be Holofoil. Trading cards ...

MyClone Transformers

Posted by super_convoy Sep 5, 2002 51,061 views

e-Hobby has posted the Kubrick-inspired ´MyClone Transformers´ for sale on their website, here. The set of 6 toys are expected to be released on 13th September.

Jetfire & Scavenger Pics

Posted by Seibertron Sep 4, 2002 52,562 views

Transformers: ARMADA figures Jetfire and Scavenger can now be found online @ Wal-Mart - which is kind of crazy because Wal-Mart has not sold many Transformers figures online in the past. Make sure you click on the ALTERNATE view to ...

Optimus Prime NOW AVAILABLE @ TRU

Posted by Seibertron Sep 4, 2002 53,499 views

That´s right, fellow Seibertronians! The Toys R Us exclusive Hasbro reissue of G1 Optimus Prime is now available in stores. Want proof? Click here: IMAGE 1 / IMAGE 2. What are you waiting for? Get huntin´ bots! Discuss this HERE.

Dlx. Robots in Disguise Wave 6.5

Posted by Sep 4, 2002 49,789 views

Entertainmentearth has preorders up for wave 6.5. This case is almost the same as wave 6 except there will be no Wedge or Heavyload. Replacing them will be an extra Re-Designed Side Burn and Re-Designed Prowl. There is still a ...

SCF Mega VICTORY LEO PVC

Posted by super_convoy Aug 31, 2002 50,246 views

Takara´s SCF Mega Victory Leo is out in stores in Japan and Hong Kong. Expect it to be released in major Asian cities and the US very soon. For collectors who already own Star Saber, Victory Leo is a must-buy ...

No MEGATRON for BBTS

Posted by super_convoy Aug 29, 2002 54,202 views

BBTS will not be importing the Takara reissue Megatron. According to Joel: ... again we will not be able to import or sell them (Megatron) because of the US Toy Gun laws prohibiting the import and sale of any realistic ...

Fortress Maximus release date

Posted by Aug 28, 2002 52,960 views

Entertainmentearth has up dated thier preorder for Fortress Maximus with a release date of April 2003.

Armada wave 3 preorder

Posted by Aug 28, 2002 58,639 views

Entertainmentearth is taking preorders for Armada wave 3. Set for a November release. Gigacon Assortment Includes 1x Megatron Tank with Leader-I Mobile Artillery Truck and 3x Jetfire (future shuttle) with Commetor (moonbuggy) Mini-Con. Maxcons Assortment This case of four transformers ...

ARMADA Optimus @ WalMart?

Posted by Rhinox Aug 28, 2002 56,960 views

Thanks to Kin of the alt.toys.transformers newsgroup, we find out that ARMADA Optimus Prime has been released in Canadian WalMarts. Is the figure available at your local WalMart? Get in your car and head over to WallyWorld to find out!

ARMADA Optimus Prime Pre-Order

Posted by Aug 28, 2002 56,210 views

Preorder Armada Optimus Prime at Amazon.com. "This item will be released on September 20, 2002. You may order it now and we will ship it to you when it arrives."

Smokescreen & Megatron up for pre-orders ...

Posted by Rhinox Aug 28, 2002 56,490 views

Reissues of Smokescreen and Megatron are up for pre-ordering @ Hobby-Link Japan. Megatron´s price point is almost double the Autobot cars, so it is likely Megatron will be released with his extra attachments as reported at the Professor Smooth Rumors ...

The mystery of (reissue) Megatron

Posted by Professor Smooth Aug 28, 2002 61,447 views

Since the news of a reissued G1 Megatron in Japan was announced, the big question has been "At that price point, will it include all of the extra parts?" The short answer seems to be ´yes.´ Simply because the reissue ...

Armada OPTIMUS PRIME Hits Singapore

Posted by super_convoy Aug 23, 2002 59,315 views

Singapore-based Transfans got a surprise today as the Armada Optimus Prime was sighted. Despite retailing at a hefty SG$99.90, it seems to be moving pretty. It is expected to sell out pretty soon, so fans in this region better hurry ...

Jetfire for preorder, more minicons coming soon.

Posted by Ground Zero Aug 22, 2002 60,914 views

BigBadToyStore.com is taking preorders on Jetfire ($27.99) and their newsletter has stated that the next wave of minicons has shipped and should be available in about a week. Also, Hasbro has announced that around 75 minicons, including repaints, are set ...

Silver-Plated BLUESTREAK - Lucky Draw!

Posted by super_convoy Aug 22, 2002 59,312 views

Customers who pre-order their set of Silver-Plated Bluestreak from e-Hobby will get a chance to win an exclusive toy. According to their pre-order page, 50 lucky customers will be drawn from the hat to receive a Mega SCF Metallic Megatron ...

RID Spychangers Hit Japan... Finally!

Posted by super_convoy Aug 22, 2002 60,930 views

A case of the Japanese getting US products much, much later? e-Hobby have updated their pre-order page with the US Spychangers Optimus Prime, Ultra Magnus, Scourge and X-Brawn, here. Price is 2,340 yen for a set of 4.

G2 (?) Buildking/Landfill Exclusive Pics

Posted by Seibertron Aug 18, 2002 63,941 views

Find pictures of the possible upcoming exclusive "G2 Build King" repaint HERE with comparison pics next to Landfill. For those of you who aren´t familiar with G2 (Generation 2, 1992-1995), a repaint of Devastator was done in a similiar color ...

New Super Festival Pictures!!!

Posted by Seibertron Aug 18, 2002 67,283 views

Find new Super Festival Pictures of Takara´s upcoming Skids & Tracks reissues, Mega SCF: Victory Leo, Victory Saber, and Starscream (w/ Emperor garb), and MyClone Figures: Arcee, Megatron, Starscream, and Optimus Prime.

Bad News From AMAZON.com (confirmed)

Posted by Seibertron Aug 18, 2002 66,158 views

"Greetings from Amazon.com: We´ve recently learned from our supplier that the item you requested to be notified about, Transformers Optimus Prime Generation 1, will not be available in the foreseeable future. "It´s possible that someone may be selling this item ...

Armada 4 Sale Online

Posted by Rhinox Aug 17, 2002 66,668 views

TRANSFORMERS: ARMADA toys are for now for sale online @ ToysRUs.com! The only figure absent from their online roster? Optimus Prime ...

No G1 Prime reissue from Amazon.com

Posted by Professor Smooth Aug 13, 2002 74,541 views

This is from an email sent to some customers who ordered this G1 Prime reissue from Amazon.com Subject: Transformers Optimus Prime Generation 1 will not become available Greetings from Amazon.com. We´ve recently learned from our supplier that the item you ...

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