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BOTCON 2K2: European Transformers Gallery

Posted by Seibertron Jul 29, 2002 71,929 views

Ever wanted to see a picture of the Action Master Elites? Or how about Tracks and Bombshell as Action Masters? Or what about the Stormtroopers? Overlord? Find all these figures and more in the Botcon UK Transformers Gallery.

BOTCON 2K2: Convention Exclusives Gallery

Posted by Seibertron Jul 29, 2002 75,596 views

The 2002 Botcon Convention exclusives gallery is now online! Check out pictures of Tap-Out (repainted Cliffjumper), Glyph (repainted Bumblebee), CatSCAN (repainted Night Slash Cheetor), and Cyclonus (repainted Beast Machines Ultra Jetstorm) HERE.

Heroes Of Cybertron: WAVE 2

Posted by Seibertron Jul 25, 2002 83,367 views

Don´t let the back of the Heroes Of Cybertron packaging fool you like it did me originally! Only 6 of the 10 figures pictures on the back of the packaging are available for phase ONE of the Heroes Of Cybertron ...

Another new TF line! MyClone Transformers!!!

Posted by Rhinox Jul 25, 2002 77,575 views

Tformers.com finds a picture of the upcoming "Kubrick" styled Transformers that will be released in Japan later this year. Find a picture of Optimus and Megatron with designs of Arcee, Ultra Magnus, Starscream, and Hot Rod. This will be at ...

Heroes Of Cybertron @ MEIJER

Posted by Seibertron Jul 25, 2002 84,561 views

That´s right gang! The "Heroes Of Cybertron" figures are available at Meijer. Find pictures of Arcee, Powermaster Optimus w/ Apex Armor (God Ginrai), Megatron, Optimus Prime, Skywarp, and Starscream in the Reviews Section. Take note that each figure has it´s ...

Wal-Mart Midwest Report: Week #3 ....

Posted by Rhinox Jul 24, 2002 81,788 views

The Midwest Wal-Marts receive week #3 of the initial wave of Armada figures (Starscream and Red Alert). If you´ve noticed the pattern forming, the Midwest Wal-Marts are receiving one assortment per week (with the exception of the first week) ... ...

CROSS CUT/ ROAD RAGE Confirmed Limited

Posted by super_convoy Jul 24, 2002 76,012 views

Takara´s e-Hobby exclusive Cross Cut/ Road Rage have been confirmed as having a very limited run. Unlike previous unlimited ´limited´ exclusives like the Gold Jazz/ Anime Bluestreak, e-Hobby has confirmed that only a certain amount will be produced, and once ...

US G1 Reissues Delayed

Posted by super_convoy Jul 24, 2002 78,814 views

The US G1 reissues Transformers have now been marked for a 1st October release instead of the earlier August and September dates. You can of course still pre-order them at Amazon.com: Optimus Prime, Rodimus Major (renamed Hot Rod) and Ultra ...

UNICRON Statue Delayed

Posted by super_convoy Jul 23, 2002 79,959 views

According the the Botcon website, the highly-anticipated Unicron Statue will not be making it´s way to Botcon this year. The delay was attributed to ´production and shipping delays from Hard Hero´.

Mega SCF Starscream - first pic!

Posted by Rhinox Jul 22, 2002 78,068 views

ipc-tokai.or.jp/~snakas brings us a first look at the Mega SCF Starscream figure from Takara! What are you waiting for? Take a peak!

Armada hits TOYS R' US!

Posted by Seibertron Jul 20, 2002 81,821 views

Armada Mini-Cons, Super-Cons, and Laserbeak have been sighted at several local Toys R´ Us stores in the Chicagoland area. In addition to Transformers: Armada being available, the all-new Masters Of The Universe line is also available at TRU. UPDATE: Val ...

Jazz/Prowl REISSUE Pics

Posted by Seibertron Jul 19, 2002 82,213 views

Detailed pictures of reissue Jazz´s packaging can be found at AmericanDreamComics. Looks like a definite MUST have!

US Botcon Exclusives in ASIA already?

Posted by Seibertron Jul 19, 2002 86,536 views

Thanks to tFormers.com, we find out that the Botcon 2002 exclusive figure, CYCLONUS (a repainted ultra Jetstorm), has already been sighted at collector´s stores in Asia. View their full article here.

Armada Blurr!

Posted by Ground Zero Jul 19, 2002 83,853 views

Here´s a pic of Blurr from the second wave of Armada figures. He´s in vehicle mode only, but he looks to be one of the best Armada figures yet. Courtesy of Thunderous Citizen Iron Moose from the alt.toys.transformers community.

JAZZ/ PROWL Released

Posted by super_convoy Jul 17, 2002 83,835 views

The long-awaited Jazz and Prowl reissues will be released in Japan today. The Gold-Plated Jazz and Anime Bluestreak have been released in Japan last week, and will be making their way to the other parts of Asia and the US ...

Armada Optimus Prime in Gurnee Illinois!

Posted by Professor Smooth Jul 16, 2002 93,791 views

That´s right. One of my contacts informs me that The Armada leader has been spotted. If you´re in the area they´re in a Wal-Mart in Gurnee Illinois. For some reason, that area always gets stuff early. Happy hunting!

ARMADA hits Chicago Suburbs!

Posted by Seibertron Jul 15, 2002 85,999 views

ARMADA Mini-Con (Land Military Team, Street Action Team, Air Defense Team) and Super-Con (Hot Shot, Cyclonus, Demolisher) figures have begun hitting Wal-Marts in the Chicago suburbs. Pictures of purchased products with commentaries to be available later Monday (7/15).

Season 2 DVD Delayed

Posted by super_convoy Jul 10, 2002 80,982 views

Rhino´s highly-anticipated G1 Transformers Season 2 DVD boxset could be delayed till 2003, according to DVDToons.com. It was originally set for a September 2002 release. Thanks to Dai Atorasu for the link.

STORM JET Available at BBTS

Posted by super_convoy Jul 10, 2002 82,453 views

The hard-to-find short-packed RID Storm Jet figure is available for on BBTS, here. According to the website information, it says: "Our supply is coming from the Japanese market. The Japanese carded version is the same as the US carded version, ...

G1 re-issues/Armada first reviews

Posted by Professor Smooth Jul 6, 2002 93,594 views

I know this isn´t a ´rumor´ but I think it´s fairly important. You see, I just got back from Day 2 of Wizard World right here in Chicago. I had the opportunity to check out some of the G1 Reissues. ...

Armada is out!

Posted by LioPrime Jul 6, 2002 78,211 views

Armada has been reported at a KB (deluxes/mini-cons) in New York and here in Ohio the Mini-cons have made their appearance at Biggs stores. Time for the hunt to begin!

ASM's coverage of Wizard World

Posted by Jul 6, 2002 78,281 views

Altered States Magazine has updated thier site with coverage of Wizard World. New Armada figures Blurr, Scavenger, Sideways and Smokescreen can be seen here and here Armada Cartoon promo reels can be seen here

First Look: Re-Issue packaging

Posted by Professor Smooth Jul 6, 2002 88,423 views

Here´s an IMAGE from the Hasbro booth at Wizard World Chicago. Not bad, seeing God Ginrai at Hasbro´s booth is kind of...Odd. Guess that puts to rest the "is Godbomber going to be included" question.

Botcon figures

Posted by Jul 6, 2002 81,985 views

AmericanDreamComics Wizard World Coverage Begins! You can see 3H´s Transformer Botcon Images here .

Mega SCF Starscream Available for Pre-Order

Posted by super_convoy Jul 5, 2002 81,003 views

Further to an earlier news about the Mega SCF Starscream PVC figure, e-Hobby have started taking pre-orders for it. Check here for a picture of the figure. Yes, the "Emperor´s Crown" is included! Pre-orders outside Japan are available through direct ...

STARSCREAM makes next MEGA SCF

Posted by super_convoy Jul 4, 2002 83,444 views

Takara will release Starscream as the next Mega SCF PVC figure after Rodimus Prime. THe figure is scheduled to be release sometime in October/ November. According to rumors, the additional accessories could include an "emperor´s crown".

G1 reissues to be released in AUSTRALIA!

Posted by Rhinox Jul 4, 2002 82,259 views

Hasbro recently announced that they will be releasing the same G1 reissues that will be released here in the US later this summer. The G1 line will be exclusive to Toys R Us as it is in America. Excellent news ...

IRONHIDE Bust at HARDHERO

Posted by super_convoy Jul 4, 2002 85,633 views

Statue/ bust fans rejoice. You can now pre-order the Ironhide bust on the HardHero website, here. Thanks to raltherr of the message board for this information.

Transmanual 2 complete and printed!

Posted by Ground Zero Jul 2, 2002 89,927 views

Thanks to aerosurge at Transfandom.com, word from Mark Kimmel is that the second Transmanual has been completed and printed. The book will cover years 4-7 of the Transformer toy line to finish out the G1 series. You can check out ...

MEGA SCF MEGATRON Pictures

Posted by super_convoy Jun 30, 2002 90,822 views

I´ve taken pictures of the newly released Mega SCF Megatron for Seibertron.com. Examples of these: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. They´re taken from my site, here.

Armada appearing in Stores?

Posted by Seibertron Jun 29, 2002 92,944 views

According to several sources and various reports across the Internet, it appears that Armada figures have begun hitting Specialty Shops already (comic stores, exclusive collector toy shops). In addition to this, reports about the "Heroes Of Cybertron" PVCs showing up ...

Mega SCF MEGATRON Released in Japan

Posted by super_convoy Jun 28, 2002 90,745 views

Takara´s Mega SCF Megatron have been released in Japan, and some are already available for auction on eBay. They are expected to be available in the US next week. We´ll have pictures of the actual toy available very soon.

G1 REISSUES Pre-orders at AMAZON.COM!

Posted by super_convoy Jun 28, 2002 94,872 views

Amazon.com are accepting pre-orders for the Toys ´R´ Us Exclusive G1 Transformers reissues of Optimus Prime, Rodimus Major (renamed Hot Rod) and Ultra Magnus. Rodmius Major and Ultra Magnus will be released on August 15th while Optimus Prime, September 1st. ...

Picture of Cross Cut (new G1 figure)

Posted by Seibertron Jun 26, 2002 92,786 views

Thanks to Transformers @ The Moon, we find out that that the new mold of Skids to be released in Japan (called "Cross Cut") will actually have a different head mold, and won´t just be a mere repaint. Kudos to ...

Fort Max DELAYED!

Posted by Rhinox Jun 25, 2002 91,381 views

According to ActionFigureXpress, "We just received word from Hasbro that due to quality issues, Fortress Maximus will be delayed until 2003. At this time there is no specific date set." Makes one wonder what Hasbro has planned now ...

Bio Cards for ROAD RAGE and CROSS CUT

Posted by super_convoy Jun 25, 2002 89,792 views

Further to earlier news about the new identities of the Takara Road Rage (Red Tracks) and Cross Cut (Silver Skids) reissue, e-Hobby have provided scans of their bio cards, here: 1, 2.

Metallic Mega SCF Megatron & Buzzsaw Exclusive

Posted by Seibertron Jun 24, 2002 90,648 views

Thanks to Transformers Exchange, "Takara has announced the release of a special edition Metallic Mega SCF Megatron to be offered as a show exclusive at the Hobby Expo on July 28th, 2002 in Japan. The exclusive comes in an all ...

CHASE Figure for SIXTURBO

Posted by super_convoy Jun 24, 2002 91,348 views

It was reported that the Sixturbo reissue will have a special chase figure include in every case pack. Called the ´Reverse Evolution Sixturbo´, it is the black repainted version of Sixturbo and is marketed as a Destron. Thanks to TF ...

Audio clips from Armada Figures ...

Posted by Rhinox Jun 24, 2002 90,271 views

Altered States Magazine has audio clips from and other miscellaneous information about upcoming Transformers: Armada figures at AlteredStatesMag.com.

Armada's LASERBEAK now available @ AFX

Posted by Rhinox Jun 24, 2002 100,835 views

You can know order the Transformers: Armada "Laserbeak" at ActionFigureXpress. This is NOT a pre-order, but an actual order. Details and ordering information can be found HERE.

Build Team due to hit UK?

Posted by BloodRed Jun 24, 2002 99,707 views

One of my sources at Hasbro UK has confirmed that they´ve received the Build Team ready to ship out to stores! At last!


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