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Where to find Heroes of Cybertron

Posted by LioPrime Aug 11, 2002 67,137 views

Hasbro has provided a list of retailers which are currently selling the Heroes of Cybertron PVCs. This list can be seen here.

Clear RID Spychangers at K.B.Toys

Posted by Aug 10, 2002 65,435 views

Ultra Prime of the message board has found pics of clear Spychangers at the 2005 board Individually packaged and a possible K.B. exclusive. RID is not over yet. [EDIT BY: SEIBERTRON] Absolutely frikkin´ amazing that the entire online community didn´t ...

ARMADA Hits Singapore

Posted by super_convoy Aug 9, 2002 69,960 views

Fans residing in Singapore will have something to cheer about this week as most of the Transformers: Armada 1st Wave toys have reached their shores. The figures that are now officially on sale in major departmental stores are: Megatron, Starscream, ...

Silver-Plated BLUESTREAK

Posted by super_convoy Aug 9, 2002 68,150 views

e-Hobby have updated their website with the new item of a fully silver-plated Bluestreak. Retail price is 3,000 yen, and it´ll be released as an e-Hobby Exclusive and housed in classic Transformers packaging. This should go very nicely with the ...

G1 MEGATRON Information

Posted by Seibertron Aug 9, 2002 68,339 views

I thought I´d squash a few rumors going around the Internet about whether or not we´ll see a reissue G1 Megatron in the United States. Yes, it´s true that Hasbro did a test mold where it´s painted in crazy pink, ...

TF: ARMADA Happy Meals This Fall

Posted by Seibertron Aug 9, 2002 67,689 views

McDonald´s will be doing Transformers Happy Meal toys alongside Hello Kitty during the weeks of October 25th through November 21st. Another reason to make this the year of the TRANSFORMERS!

REISSUE Optimus Prime in shipping process?

Posted by Rhinox Aug 9, 2002 69,196 views

Reissue Optimus Prime on its way to Toys R´ Us warehouses? View the discussion HERE at the TFW2005 Boards.

BOTCON 2002 Exclusives 4 Sale!

Posted by Rhinox Aug 9, 2002 69,609 views

Many BOTCON 2002 exclusive items are now up for ordering at the BOTCON web site. Get yours while you can!

ARMADA PRIME @ Stores In Hong Kong

Posted by Seibertron Aug 9, 2002 71,035 views

According to a news article at TFormers.com, ARMADA OPTIMUS PRIME has arrived in Hong Kong, selling out in a matter of hours. View pictures HERE.

Season 2 DVD Update

Posted by super_convoy Aug 6, 2002 69,418 views

Rhino´s highly-anticipated Transformers: Season 2 DVD have it´s release status updated on DVDtoons.com. According to this report, Season 2 will be released in 2 seperate sets, with the first 24 episodes due to be released in November, and the rest, ...

ARCEE Litho @ Graham Crackers!

Posted by Rhinox Aug 5, 2002 72,145 views

The Arcee Lithograph by Pat Lee (DreamWave Productions) is now available at Graham Crackers Comics.

Wonderfest images

Posted by LioPrime Aug 4, 2002 70,277 views

Check out pictures of Takara´s upcoming releases as seen at the recent Wonderfest convention in Japan. Included are images of Mega SCF Starscream, Six-Turbo, the Mega SCF Optimus vs. Megatron set and more! Check them out here.

Ultra Magnus now sighted @ TRU

Posted by Seibertron Aug 3, 2002 71,303 views

According to several sources, the Ultra Magnus exclusive G1 reissue, has been sighted at various Toys R Us stores along with Rodimus Major. Get huntin´ Seibertronians!!!

Emperor Starscream PVC Pictures

Posted by Rhinox Aug 2, 2002 71,062 views

TFormers.com has a few nice pictures of the all-new "Emperor Starscream" PVC figure that is part of Takara´s SCF Act 8 line. Thanks to Alpha Primus for the tip! It is rumored that Act 8 will be Takara´s last set ...

Armada 2nd Wave Pics

Posted by Ground Zero Aug 1, 2002 70,790 views

American Dream Comics has an excellent series of pics showing the Wave 2 figures -- including Blurr, Sideways, and Jetfire. The images can be seen here.

Minicon Race Team pics!

Posted by Ground Zero Aug 1, 2002 69,803 views

You can check out pics of the Minicon Race Team posted at the 2005 Boards here. The Minicon Race Team can combine into a shield to complement Star Saber.

Hot Shot to get mold changes

Posted by Ground Zero Aug 1, 2002 73,013 views

According reports from Botcon, Hasbro has stated that Hot Shot will be getting a minor mold change and some new decals. The mold change will be the removal of his smirk, and the new decals will be added to jazz ...

RODIMUS MAJOR (HOT ROD) IS OUT IN STORES!!!

Posted by Seibertron Aug 1, 2002 74,313 views

You want proof? Here it is: US reissue front of box, US reissue back of box, and US reissue tech spec. Just for the sake of comparison, here´s the "Hot Rodimus" Takara reissue front of box and back of box. ...

Update: Mega SCF VICTORY LEO and HOT ROD

Posted by super_convoy Jul 30, 2002 71,066 views

Takara have updated their website with pictures of the upcoming Victory Leo Mega SCF PVC. The Victory Leo PVC can merge with the Star Saber one to form Victory Saber. Meanwhile, on the e-Hobby website, the Hot Rod Mega SCF ...

RID Fort Max delay reason revealed

Posted by Ground Zero Jul 30, 2002 73,513 views

According to the Botcon panel, Fortress Maximus has been delayed because it failed the "drop test". Basically, RiD Fort Max can break into small sharp pieces if dropped from a certain hight. This suggests that the RiD Fort Max that ...

BOTCON 2K2: American Transformers Gallery

Posted by Seibertron Jul 29, 2002 73,624 views

Didn´t believe that Bumblejumper was real? You know you want to see all of the loose Transformers figures that you could have bought had YOU been at Botcon 2002. Check out the American Transformers Gallery today!

BOTCON 2K2: Japanese Transformers Gallery

Posted by Seibertron Jul 29, 2002 76,814 views

There´s almost a hundred images to drool over in the Botcon Japanese Transformers Gallery. You´ll find pictures of everything from Diaclone Convoy (Optimus Prime) and Reflector to the Predaking giftset to Black Zarak, Metalhawk, and more!!

BOTCON 2K2: European Transformers Gallery

Posted by Seibertron Jul 29, 2002 71,946 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 75,614 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.

BOTCON 2K2: Hard Hero PRODUCT Images

Posted by Seibertron Jul 28, 2002 73,007 views

Pictures of the awesome Hard Hero UNICRON statue, Devastator prototype, and all of the rest of Hard Hero´s Transformers statues can be found here HERE.

Rodimus Major in TRU stores now

Posted by Professor Smooth Jul 26, 2002 80,890 views

They´ve started appearing in Toys R Us stores. Apparently, TRU is putting them out with their Armada (week 2) stuff. Happy Hunting!

Heroes Of Cybertron: WAVE 2

Posted by Seibertron Jul 25, 2002 83,383 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 ...

NO G1 Optimus Prime at Toys R' Us Warehouses

Posted by Rhinox Jul 25, 2002 75,997 views

FYI - there are NO G1 Optimus Prime´s at Toys R´ Us warehouses in the midwest as of July 24th. More information as it becomes available ...

Another new TF line! MyClone Transformers!!!

Posted by Rhinox Jul 25, 2002 77,586 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 84,592 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 81,797 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 76,040 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 78,825 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 ...

US STARSCREAM set for X'mas Release?

Posted by super_convoy Jul 23, 2002 77,189 views

Tformers.com have reported that the US reissue of the G1 Starscream will be released as a Toys ´R´ Us Christmas Exclusive.

UNICRON Statue Delayed

Posted by super_convoy Jul 23, 2002 79,969 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 78,085 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 81,840 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 82,235 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 86,558 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 83,864 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 83,871 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 93,809 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 86,027 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).