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Toy News Transmissions

JAZZ/ PROWL Released

Posted by super_convoy Jul 17, 2002 83,820 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 93,775 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 85,974 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 80,975 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 82,444 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 93,565 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 78,205 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 78,271 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 88,412 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 81,975 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 80,994 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 83,437 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 82,251 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 85,623 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 89,912 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 90,811 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 92,930 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 90,729 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 94,852 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 92,776 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 91,372 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 89,788 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 90,631 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 91,338 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 90,261 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 100,828 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 99,701 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!

Regional 2 HEADMASTERS DVD Available on Amazon UK

Posted by super_convoy Jun 23, 2002 102,322 views

Further to Seibertron´s information about Takara´s Regional 2 Headmasters DVD on Play.com, fans with a multi-regional DVD player can now pre-order this DVD on Amazon UK, here. Amazon ships internationally while Play.com doesn´t!

Micromaster Gestalt SIXTURBO next to be released

Posted by Seibertron Jun 20, 2002 93,417 views

Thanks to Joel at BigBadToyStore.com, we find out this news about Micromaster Gestalt SIXTURBO: "Pre-Order: Scheduled to arrive in late September or early October. This box contains 12 figures - at least one full set of Sixturbo will be in ...

Pack your lunch!

Posted by super_convoy Jun 18, 2002 89,244 views

Find a picture of the soon-to-be released Transformers lunch box. No reason to skip your lunch now! Yes, the good old days...

Buy 1 Get 1 Free at Toys R Us

Posted by super_convoy Jun 17, 2002 90,654 views

Toys R Us are having a 2-for-1 Transformers promotion on-going. Buy any deluxe figures (eg. Car Brothers, Mega-Octane, Build Team) and get another one of equal of lesser value FREE. Available in stores and online. This information originally appeared in ...

Armada PERCEPTOR First Pics

Posted by super_convoy Jun 14, 2002 95,476 views

Pictures of the Transformers: Armada Autobots Street Action Team can be found on Unicron.com, here. The Street Action Team consists of Grindor, Highwire, Sureshock, who combine to form Perceptor.

Armada to be released in June/July!

Posted by Rhinox Jun 14, 2002 92,824 views

According to BigBadToyStore.com, "TRANSFORMERS ARMADA: Hasbro has informed me that a few figures (no indication which yet) may be released in late June, Early July. The majority of the figures seem to now be scheduled for a mid to late ...

Powermaster Prime due out by X-Mas 2002?

Posted by Seibertron Jun 13, 2002 96,233 views

According to AmericanDreamComics.com, Powermaster Optimus Prime will be the next Hasbro reissue which will be available sometime around Christmas 2002. View their news article here.

Starscream now in Toys R' Us computers ...

Posted by Rhinox Jun 12, 2002 100,327 views

Toys R´ Us now has Starscream listed as part of their G1 line-up. Skn # 680915 Ex-Starcream G1 Due- End November beginning of December $17.99. G1 is definetly making it´s triumphant return!

Reissue MICROMASTER SIXWING?

Posted by super_convoy Jun 7, 2002 113,089 views

Rumors are that the next Micromaster Reissue after Sixliner will be the plane-combiner SIXWING. Thanks to LioPrime from the message board for this piece of information.

Collectors' Edition DIACLONE TRACKS and SKIDS

Posted by super_convoy Jun 7, 2002 100,283 views

Apart from the normal versions of Tracks and Skids, Takara will release Collectors´ Edition of Tracks and Skids in Diaclone colors: Tracks in silver and Skids in red. You can see the pictures of these toys on the e-Hobby website. ...

Tracks & Skids reissues!!!

Posted by Rhinox Jun 7, 2002 100,734 views

The next reissues from Japan have been announced after several month´s of speculation! Tracks and Skids will be released on September 27th and will be available through import dealers shortly thereafter. Both figures will be packaged in the same "book" ...

TAKARA Updates Website

Posted by super_convoy Jun 6, 2002 118,110 views

Takara has updated their website with pictures of the upcoming Prowl reissue, Mega SCF Rodimus Prime and SCF Act-8 PVCs. It seems the hard-to-find RiD Storm Jet and Sideway/ Axer 2-Pack are also part of their scheduled released. You can ...

OK, reissues have been confirmed...but WHEN?!

Posted by Professor Smooth Jun 6, 2002 107,817 views

We´re all awaiting the reissues and the incredible Armada figures. But the nagging question is WHEN can we fork over our hard earned money for these fun little chunks of platic (and metal)? Well, I asked a toy distributor and ...

Playskool Transformers Images!!

Posted by BloodRed Jun 5, 2002 96,602 views

Rail Racer from the message board has provided images of Playskool´s pre-school Transformers line! Get the low-down on these collectible curiosities HERE!

US Reissues Are Official!

Posted by Seibertron Jun 5, 2002 98,057 views

It´s official gang! Make sure you check out Hasbro´s G1 Transformers products page on their all-new Armada web site! We´re finally getting reissues!!! Hot damn!

Reissue SIXLINER and SCF ACT-7 Arrive in the U.S.

Posted by super_convoy Jun 4, 2002 101,562 views

LioPrime of the Message Board has brought to us the attention that the reissue Sixliner and the SCF Act-7 PVCs have reached U.S. shores. BBTS has updated the stock status of these items as ´in hand´. For those who have ...

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