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 ...
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!
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!!
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.
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.
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.
They´ve started appearing in Toys R Us stores. Apparently, TRU is putting them out with their Armada (week 2) stuff. Happy Hunting!
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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) ... ...
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 ...
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 ...
Tformers.com have reported that the US reissue of the G1 Starscream will be released as a Toys ´R´ Us Christmas Exclusive.
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´.
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 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 ...
Detailed pictures of reissue Jazz´s packaging can be found at AmericanDreamComics. Looks like a definite MUST have!
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.
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.
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 ...
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 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).
BBTS is having a clearance sale with a lot of Transformers and PVC´s to choose from.
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.
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, ...
Zaras´ web site gets updated with pictures of STORM JET. Check out the page HERE.
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 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!
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
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.
AmericanDreamComics Wizard World Coverage Begins! You can see 3H´s Transformer Botcon Images here .
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 ...
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".
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 ...
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.
BigBadToyStore.com has the G1 reissues up for pre-order. Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus are listed at $59.99 each and Rodimus Major for $29.99.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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.
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. ...
Thanks to AmericanDreamComics, you can find pictures of the 3 Mini-Con 3 packs and the Autobot Laserbeak at their web site.
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 ...
The Toys R´ Us exclusive SCOURGE from Hasbro´s Robots In Disguise line is back in stock at ToysRUs.com. You can order this product HERE.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
