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Toy News Transmissions

Silver-Plated BLUESTREAK

Posted by super_convoy Aug 9, 2002 68,148 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 68,334 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 67,686 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!

Season 2 DVD Update

Posted by super_convoy Aug 6, 2002 69,417 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, ...

Wonderfest images

Posted by LioPrime Aug 4, 2002 70,276 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 71,299 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 71,061 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 70,789 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 69,801 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 73,012 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 74,312 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 71,065 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 73,623 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 76,812 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 71,943 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 75,612 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 83,380 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 77,585 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 84,589 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 81,796 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 76,039 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 78,824 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 79,968 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 78,082 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 81,835 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 82,232 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 86,556 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 83,861 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 83,868 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 93,808 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 86,025 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 80,990 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 82,462 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 93,610 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 78,225 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 78,294 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 88,447 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 82,001 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 81,012 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 ...

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