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Toy News Transmissions

BIG Transformers

Posted by super_convoy Mar 19, 2003 51,441 views

After the Smallest Transformers, HLJ now have the BIG Transformers (Kabaya candy toys) on pre-order. You may CHECK high quality images of these toys by Remy, here.

Armada Wheeljack @ eBay.com

Posted by Rhinox Mar 15, 2003 48,292 views

matchboxproto, an eBay seller from Singapore, has listed the upcoming Transformers: Armada Wheeljack for auction with his Mini-Con Windsheer. Find new colored pictures of Wheeljack and Windsheer here.

Are The DINOBOTS In Stores?

Posted by Rhinox Mar 15, 2003 46,865 views

Are the Transformers: Dinobots in stores? According to Glhboy, the Dinobots have been found at the Lafayette Wal-Mart. Check out the pictures here.

Upcoming G1 Reissues (Wave 3)

Posted by Rhinox Mar 15, 2003 47,180 views

Find upcoming Transformers: Generation One reissues available for pre-order at amazon.com: PROWL, SKYWARP, and RED ALERT.

BigBadToyStore.com Update

Posted by Seibertron Mar 14, 2003 53,746 views

BigBadToyStore.com sent us an email earlier this evening with their latest updates to their store regarding the Transformers. "NEW TRANSFORMER PRE-ORDERS: Micromaster Sixbuilder has been announced and will arrive in around 3 weeks. A new exclusive repaint set from Japan ...

Upcoming Hasbro G1 Reissues

Posted by Rhinox Mar 13, 2003 50,066 views

The Transformers: Generation One Series III figures are as follows: Thundercracker (long missiles, orange cockpit, original box art, $39.99), Jazz (Dreamwave box art, missiles go all the way out the back of his gun but do not fire, same as ...

Next e-Hobby Exclusives: HAULER and SUN STORM

Posted by super_convoy Mar 12, 2003 46,155 views

e-Hobby has posted pre-orders for the next e-Hobby Exclusives. These new figures are HAULER (green repaint of Grapple) and SUN STORM (orange repaint of Starscream). They´re scheduled for a July release. Check here for pre-order details (in Japanese), or here ...

Reissue Red Alert

Posted by Professor Smooth Mar 11, 2003 44,114 views

There´s currently a Yahoo Auction for what appears to be a Takara Reissue of Red Alert. The seller lists it as a Takara product, but a US for the figure will be released in the 4th series of US reissues.

More Exclusive Hard Hero Statues

Posted by Professor Smooth Mar 11, 2003 45,868 views

Ravage and Kickback were the first two exclusive mini-statues. They´re not the last by any means. Following the Kickback statue will be Shrapnel and Bombshell, the last of the First Wave Insecticons. Expect the first of the 2 to appear ...

Japanese "Lottery" Spychangers

Posted by super_convoy Mar 11, 2003 44,921 views

The never-ending story of the repainted Spychangers continues! Check here for a sneak preview of the Car Robots 4th Anniversary ´Lottery´ Spychangers.

New Hard Hero Statue Busts

Posted by Seibertron Mar 9, 2003 46,023 views

Two new full figured Transformers statue busts from Hard Hero have been announced: KICKBACK (MSRP $59.95, official release at Wizard World Philly Comic Con May 30th - June 1st, 2003) and RAVAGE (MSRP $49.95, first in the Decepticon Cassette Series, ...

Upcoming Hasbro Reissues

Posted by Professor Smooth Mar 5, 2003 45,146 views

Hasbro continues to roll out the reissues of G1 figures. Following Wave 3 we will see Inferno, Prowl, and Hoist. It is expected that these will also be altered to meet saftey standards and devoid of chrome weapons.

Lost your thunder?

Posted by Seibertron Mar 2, 2003 50,954 views

We know how much you love repaints (j/k) with the exception of the Decepticon Seekers. Find one of the greatest homages to the Generation One Decepticons, a repaint of Transformers: Armada Starscream as Thundercracker (with Zapmaster Mini-Con), here on the ...

A Tidal Wave of "Technicolor"

Posted by Professor Smooth Feb 28, 2003 48,022 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 52,777 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 51,721 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 56,575 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 57,444 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 58,064 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 59,402 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 61,711 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 54,335 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 58,449 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 58,229 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 59,497 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 82,104 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 75,340 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 62,081 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 65,012 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 71,866 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 64,910 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 66,297 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 92,847 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 74,137 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 62,192 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 63,151 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 64,259 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 65,385 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 67,897 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 75,162 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 74,596 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 75,480 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 73,930 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 64,966 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 65,169 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 63,867 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 64,858 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 ...

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