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TFNation 2016 Updates - Ticket Pricings

Sunday, December 27th, 2015 1:36PM CST

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Posted by: Va'al | Credit(s): TFNation
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With 2016 nearing by the minute, new UK Transformers convention TFNation has ushered in their ticket pricing for this summer's event! You can find all of the information summed up below, and in the image - check it out, and consider your options in time for the January release on the tickets.

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As it's the most wonderful time of the year we at TFNation are please to reveal our family-friendly ticket prices for 2016.

To design this price structure we have listened to feedback from attendees who visited previous UK conventions. We decided that rather than sell family passes - which can often exclude certain groups, such as single parent families – the better choice would be to simply offer low prices across the board, so all shapes and sizes of families can come and enjoy the fun at an affordable price.

Each ticket-holding adult/senior will be able to bring along up to three children aged under 13 years of age, free of charge. Here are some examples of how this will work;

1 adult & up to 3 children:
£55.00 for the weekend
or
£35.00 for just Sunday

1 senior & up to 3 children:
£20.00 for the weekend
or
£13.00 for just Sunday

2 adults & up to 6 children:
£110.00 for the weekend
or
£70.00 for just Sunday

1 adult, 1 senior & up to 6 children:
£75.00 for the weekend
or
£48.00 for just Sunday

If you are new to conventions and just want to test the waters, a Sunday ticket may be a great place to start. But if you want the full convention experience running from Friday evening to Sunday, including our Saturday night showcase event, then the weekend ticket is for you!

Buying a ticket will also mean you become eligible to reserve a Hilton bedroom at a special discounted rate. Tickets and rooms are scheduled to go on sale in January 2016.

Happy holidays everybody!

TFNation
Where all are one

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TFCC Botcon 2016 Registration To Open In January

Friday, December 18th, 2015 4:53AM CST

Categories: Events, Collectors' Club News
Posted by: Va'al | Credit(s): BotCon
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We have received a quick note from FunPub and the Transformers Collectors' Club, regarding the registration process for BotCon 2016 - taking place in Louisville, Kentucky this coming April - and how some technical details are ensuring that it will open in January of the new year. Find out more below!

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy New Year!

We are still finalizing the registration system move to the new server. This has taken longer than expected due to issues with the old programmer. Their non-cooperation has caused us to have to rebuild the original version of the registration software from back-ups.

We do not want to impact your Christmas funds as we are entirely too close at this point to start registration. The current plan is open registration in mid-January.

We hope this relieves any anxiety you may have concerning BotCon registration and helps with your funds planning.

Thanks for your support and have a great holiday season!

Brian

Takara Tomy Q Transformers Arcee Launch Party, Beast Wars Festival

Wednesday, December 9th, 2015 9:12AM CST

Categories: Cartoon News, Toy News, Events
Posted by: Va'al | Credit(s): Q Transformers
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Fellow Seibertronian and regular Twincaster xRotorstormx has spotted an announcement via the official Takara Transformers account on Twitter, pertaining to the release of the first Arcee figure in their Q-Transformers line. We had seen glimpses of this previously, but it appears that a January episode of the animated series will introduce the character - released at the end of January with what sounds like a massive launch party - and a new Beast Wars geared festival in 2016! If your Japanese skills are up to scratch, head here for more information!

TFcon Toronto 2016 Guest Update - Ian James Corlett

Saturday, December 5th, 2015 3:16AM CST

Categories: Events, People News
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A guest update comes to us from TFcon Toronto HQ, as they reveal that Ian James Corlett, the voice of Beast Wars/Beast Machines Cheetor (and others), will be attending the event. Find out more below!

TFcon is proud to announce that Ian James Corlett will be a guest at the 2016 convention in Toronto. Known to Transformers fans as the voice of Cheetor in Beast Wars and Beast Machines as well as the Maximal Computer, Sentinel, and Sea Clamp. Mr. Corlett will be appearing all weekend meeting with attendees.

TFNation 2016 Guest Update - Guido Guidi

Saturday, November 28th, 2015 2:39AM CST

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Yet another update from steaming ahead UK-based convention TFNation, as they announce fan-favourite artist Guido Guidi on their guest roster! Check out more information below and at their site here.

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TFNation is delighted to welcome artist extraordinaire Guido Guidi to its inaugural convention!

An exceptionally popular comic artist who has worked with Transformers since the Dreamwave era, Guido has lent his talent to the smash hit All Hail Megatron, the fan-favourite Last Stand of the Wreckers and of course the ongoing books, The Transformers and More Than Meets The Eye.

In addition to his comic work, Guido has also provided artwork for various Transformers DVD covers, box art for toys, trading cards and publications around the world. If you’re a fan of Transformers, you have certainly enjoyed his artwork!

Guido has most recently applied his talents to the video game Transformers Devastation, where he provided not only the game’s box art, but also served as a concept artist for the game’s characters.

Outside of the Transformers franchise, Guido has worked on IDW’s Dungeons and Dragons and publications for Marvel, such as the Super Hero Squad books and short stories for Marvel Rampage Magazine.

For a glimpse of his work, take a look at Guido’s deviantART page.

Guido will be signing autographs and selling artwork from Friday 19th until Sunday 21st August 2016 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel at TFNation 2016 – we look forward to seeing you there!

Further transmissions to follow.

TFNation
Where all are one

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BotCon 2016 Guest Update - Scott McNeil

Wednesday, November 25th, 2015 1:33AM CST

Categories: Events, People News, Collectors' Club News
Posted by: Va'al | Credit(s): BotCon
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Fellow Seibertronians Sabrblade and BedBugs bring us some BotCon news directly from the source, and we have a new guest update for the 2016 event! Voice of Dinobot, Waspinator, Rattrap and Silverbolt in the Beast Wars animated series, Scott McNeil, has been confirmed for this April - check out more info below.

11/24/2015 - We are thrilled to announce that Scott McNeil, who did the voices of RATTRAP, DINOBOT, WASPINATOR, SILVERBOLT and Tripredacus Council member CICADACON from the Beast Wars cartoon series will be our guest at BotCon 2016.

Along with David Kaye and Alec Willows, Scott will be available for autographs and panels as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Beast Wars! For more info on Scott, be sure to click the "Guests" link to read his bio.

If you haven't seen our 20th anniversary convention boxed set celebrating the anniversary as well, be sure to click the "Con Exclusives" link to the left.

Stay tuned for more news, guest updates, and info regarding events and registration for BotCon 2016 - North America's LARGEST Transformers fan convention!

Round Up of Q&A from Google Hangout with Hasbro: Combiner Wars Titans Return and More

Friday, November 20th, 2015 11:12PM CST

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To those not yet aware, Hasbro held am online conference with different online news sites, providing us the abundance of news that appeared recently such as Power Master Prime, G2 Bruticus and a deluge of RID Minicons.

Ben Yee from bwtf was present as we were and he compiled the key elements from he Q&A which followed the presentation. You will see what Hasbro has to say about Deluxe Groove, the upcoming Titan figure, as well as the brand departure of Jerry Jivoin and more:

Questions & Answers
At the end of the session there was a round robin Q&A session. Here are some of the highlights of the information that came out of that session:

There are plans to bring in other generations into the 2016 line (including homages to the 1986 movie and Beast Wars).

The "Year of the Monkey" Optimus Primal is meant to celebrate the anniversary of "Beast Wars"

The Q&A confirmed Powermaster Optimus Prime is an extensive retool retaining only some of the joints, connection points and a couple parts. Even the cab has some differences.

The Battle Packs were a challenge to design due to having to turn the armor into weapons.

Fortress Maximus was very challenging to work on due to its size, costing, weight and the fact that it has to work with other bases in the "Titans Return" line. It is a retool of Metroplex, but an extensive one.

One of the hardest parts of designing the "Titans Return" line was the interaction of the "Master" figures across the line. The scales of robot heads in particular was an issue (which the "helmet sections" helped solve).

When asked why the more traditional "engine to humanoid" form wasn't used, Hasbro emphasized they wanted to keep the play pattern consistent (head to robot) instead of having too many types of "Masters" mixed up in the line.

No comment when asked about Masterpiece Decepticons.

Don't read into Decepticon Hammer have two different trees (one Autobot, one Decepticon) in the two pictures. It was a photo error.




The "Cybertron Con" trademark was positioned as a successful convention in Asia and they wanted to protect the trademark as much as possible. Botcon 2016 is happening as planned. No further information was provided.

Hasbro knows fans outside of Japan want the Deluxe Groove, but nothing specific was said other than "We love Groove".

Hasbro did not rule out more G1 reissues in 2016.

The "Stars City Neon" deal (the parent company of Victory Hill exhibitions) aims towards installments like an exhibition and not fan conventions.
Jerry Jivoin will be leaving the brand team at the end of the year for a position in marketing at Hasbro Italy.

TFNation 2016 Guest Update - JP Bove and Kei Zama

Friday, November 20th, 2015 12:40PM CST

Categories: Comic Book News, Events, People News
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TFNation is thrilled to announce its first two comic guests for 2016.

KEI ZAMA

One of Japan’s most exciting new talents, Kei has produced a string of mesmerising incentive covers for The Transformers, Windblade and More Than Meets the Eye.

Kei has published her own sketchbook and has produced many popular fan-comics in recent years.
Be sure to check out her online portfolio to get a flavour of her talent

JOHN-PAUL BOVE

There is more… much more to John-Paul Bove than meets the eye!

As an artist, John-Paul is most well known for his work as the regular colourist on Transformers: ReGeneration One, and Drift: Empire of Stone. Outside of Trannsformers, John-Paul has coloured a variety of artwork on comics such as G.I.Joe, Dr Who and Judge Dredd.

As a writer he has lent his talents to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic book. He has also written and coloured his own independent one-shot comic, UNEARTH.

Both of these incredible professionals will be selling artwork and signing all weekend.

Team TFNation is assembling. We look forward to meeting you from Friday 19th until Sunday 21st August 2016 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel at TFNation 2016.

Further transmissions to follow.

TFNation
Where all are one

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More Details on Victory Hill and Hasbro Transformers Exhibit

Thursday, November 19th, 2015 12:30PM CST

Categories: Events, Company News, Media Vault
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Adding to the press release we posted earlier, about Victory Hill and Hasbro teaming up in Las Vegas, the New York Times has a little more detail on what the Cybertron Con collaboration actually holds for the Transformers. Read up below, and start packing your bags - Vegas is calling!

LAS VEGAS — Batman has his bat cave. Superman has his fortress of solitude. And soon the Avengers and a team of Transformers will call a corner on the Las Vegas Strip home.

Treasure Island casino-hotel has leased 28,000 square feet above a CVS drugstore to Victory Hill Exhibitions to create immersive displays dedicated to the pop-culture brands.

The 10-year lease includes $2 million in tenant improvements to the corner space on Las Vegas Boulevard and Spring Mountain Road.

Victory Hill ended its 18-month run at the Discovery Times Square space in New York where it offered its Marvel's Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. exhibit. The Transformers exhibit is exclusive to Las Vegas and is still in development.

The exhibit is expected to open by March or April. Company officials haven't decided on an admission price.

Victory Hill Exhibitions Teams With Hasbro For New 'TRANSFORMERS' Exhibit

Wednesday, November 18th, 2015 11:46PM CST

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Posted by: william-james88 | Credit(s): prnewswire
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From PR Newswire:

Victory Hill Exhibitions Teams With Hasbro For New 'TRANSFORMERS' Exhibit

NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Victory Hill Exhibitions announced today plans to roll-out a new strategic initiative with Hasbro and its iconic TRANSFORMERS franchise. Set to open in 2016, The Transformers Experience will be a revolutionary new walk-through exhibit that immerses audiences in the world of the Autobots and their ongoing battle to protect Earth against the evil Decepticons.

Through the use of leading 3D stereoscopic technologies, advanced robotics, dynamic multimedia and projection mapping, intricate sets and engaging performances, audiences will be taken on a journey that will enable them to witness the sheer spectacle of these life size sentient, living robotic beings.

"The TRANSFORMERS franchise is one of the most recognizable of all time," said Nicholas Cooper, Chief Creative Officer of Victory Hill Exhibitions. "With such a rich story universe that expands across all platforms including digital, broadcast, theatrical, print and toy, this is the perfect time to debut an exhibition of this scale and magnitude. TRANFORMERS fans of all generations know the names Optimus Prime and Megatron and with this new exhibit we are going to bring those larger-than-life characters into our world in an equally larger-than-life way."

"Since its launch in 1984, TRANSFORMERS rich immersive storylines and iconic characters have entertained generations of fans through film, publishing and TV," said Tom Warner, Senior Vice President- Transformers Franchise. "We are excited to work with Victory Hill Exhibitions and see our robots brought to life through a multi-sensory interactive experience for fans around the world."

Victory Hill and Hasbro, Inc. will announce more information on The Transformers Experience in the coming days and weeks.

About Victory Hill Exhibitions
Victory Hill Exhibitions is an exhibition Production and Distribution Company focused on delivering engaging, educational and interactive exhibitions for the global market. The company is the industry leader in creating and delivering innovative and captivating content for events, exhibitions, interior architecture and experiential environmental spaces. With a focus on developing long term trusted and strategic relationships Victory Hill Exhibitions has over 25 years of combined experience delivering some of the most renowned and critically acclaimed exhibitions to the museum and entertainment industries. Using the latest technological capabilities and storytelling techniques, Victory Hill delivers impressive, visually appealing, educational content, and entertainment enjoyed by visitors of all ages. Recently acquired by Star Media Group's subsidiary, Singapore-listed Cityneon Holdings Ltd, Victory Hill Exhibitions is a 100% subsidiary of a main-board company with the Singapore Stock Exchange. For more information visit www.victoryhillexhibitions.com.

About Hasbro
About Hasbro: Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global company committed to Creating the World's Best Play Experiences, by leveraging its beloved brands, including LITTLEST PET SHOP, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, MONOPOLY, MY LITTLE PONY, NERF, PLAY-DOH and TRANSFORMERS, and premier partner brands. From toys and games, television programming, motion pictures, digital gaming and lifestyle licensing, Hasbro fulfills the fundamental need for play and connection with children and families around the world. The Company's Hasbro Studios and its film label, ALLSPARK PICTURES, create entertainment brand-driven storytelling across mediums, including television, film, digital and more. Through the Company's commitment to corporate social responsibility, including philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to build a safe and sustainable world and to positively impact the lives of millions of children and families. Learn more at www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro & @HasbroNews) and Instagram (@Hasbro).

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SOURCE Victory Hill Exhibitions

Botcon 2016 Information Brochure Now Online

Thursday, November 12th, 2015 8:03PM CST

Categories: Events, Collectors' Club News
Posted by: ScottyP | Credit(s): Botcon
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The Botcon 2016 Information Brochure has been posted today by the Transformers Collectors' Club. Botcon 2016 is in Louisville, Kentucky from April 7 - 10, 2016, and all the information and pricing about different events and packages can be seen in the brochure, which is available by clicking this link.

The BotCon 2016 Brochure is now available for viewing online. Please take the time to read through closely so you have a clear idea of everything offered for this years show and to help you decide which registration package best suits you and any family you plan on attending with. Stay tuned as you will be able to register for BotCon 2016 in the near future. We are very excited about this years show and can not wait to see everyone in Louisville, Kentucky for the biggest and best BotCon yet!

Registration is probably around the corner soon, so be sure to keep a look out for more Botcon 2016 updates!

Record Store Day (Black Friday) - Transformers 30th Anniversary Soundtrack LP Video Clip

Sunday, November 8th, 2015 3:55AM CST

Categories: Events, Media Vault
Posted by: Va'al | Credit(s): Alfonso Chavez, VImeo
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We have a small but dynamic update on the Record Store Day Transformers 30th Anniversary Soundtrack vinyl, as reported here, in the form of an official promotional video clip from Vimeo. The clip shows off the artwork and featured of the record packaging, and can be viewed embedded below!

Transformers BotCon 2016 Dawn of the Predacus Predacon General Seaclamp revealed

Thursday, October 29th, 2015 12:46PM CDT

Categories: Toy News, Events, Collectors' Club News
Posted by: mooncake623 | Credit(s): TFCC, TF_JW, ScottyP
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The Transformers Collectors Club just revealed via their official Botcon site, that Predacon General Seaclamp will be a repaint of the yet to be released Scattershot retooling of Silverbolt! Check out the final digital mock-up mirrored below and remember keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates!

BotCon 2016 Dawn of the Predacus - Sea Clamp Art Revealed

Wednesday, October 28th, 2015 10:50AM CDT

Categories: Toy News, Events, Collectors' Club News
Posted by: Va'al | Credit(s): TFCC
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TFCC's TF_JW has posted once again in the Energon Pub, revealing the art for the third member of the Tripredacus council, part of the BotCon 2016 'Dawn of the Predacus' box set - Sea Clamp! The figure reuses the Combiner Wars Silverbolt mold with a new headsculpt, and will be full revealed tomorrow, so keep your optics tuned for more.

All three lamps are lit... Sea Clamp's teaser art has now been revealed!

Record Store Day (Black Friday) - Transformers 30th Anniversary Soundtrack LP

Wednesday, October 28th, 2015 10:46AM CDT

Categories: Events, Media Vault, Collectibles
Posted by: Va'al | Credit(s): Alfonso Chaves
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Fellow Transformers fan Alfonso Chavez got in touch with some intriguing news for Record Store Day, taking place across the US on Black Friday next month. It seems as though there will be a discrete number of special edition LPs of the Transformers Soundtrack 30th Anniversary available at selected stores throughout the day! Find out more below and here.

Various Artists

Transformers Soundtrack 30th Anniversary

DETAILS
Format: 2 x LP
Label: Legacy
Release type: RSD Exclusive Release
More Info:

Transformers:SDTK 30th Anniversary - Marking the 30th Anniversary of the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to TRANSFORMERS The Movie comes this collector's edition, double vinyl package including two etched, colored LPs in a Transforming gate fold jacket. LP1 will be Red vinyl and etched with Autobot logo and LP2 will be purple vinyl and etched with Decepticon logo. Gatefold Jacket completely "transforms" all four sides from an Autobot themed jacket to a Decepticon themed jacket. This original 1986 cult classic, remastered and re-imagined, has never sounded or looked better! Transformers, There's More Than Meets The Eye!

Track List
The Touch, Instruments of Destruction, Death of Optimus Prime, Dare, Nothin's Gonna Stand In Our Way, The Transformers Theme, Escape, Hunger, Autobot / Decepticon Battle, Dare to Be Stupid

Twincast / Podcast Episode #128 "TFcon USA 2015"

Tuesday, October 27th, 2015 6:05PM CDT

Categories: Site News, Events, People News, Media Vault, Twincasts
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Welcome to the latest episode of the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast. This episode features your host Counterpunch leading the way through a big group huddled around a recorder at TFcon USA 2015. Appearances from regulars Jon 3.0, Megatronus, Razorclaw0000, Scotty P, and Seibertron are also on tap, plus recurring guest Paul F, and Mooncake623 from our News Staff also makes his podcast debut! The second half of the episode then lets you listen in on TFcon USA's multi-podcast panel, featuring the Twincast's Scotty P among several Transformers podcasters from around the web.

Episode #128 "TFcon USA 2015" is available directly and in our RSS Feed and should appear on iTunes and Stitcher Radio within 24 to 48 hours of when you see this news post.

On the Saturday night of TFcon USA 2015 in Charlotte, NC, a group gathered in Scotty P's hotel room for a special group activity: podcast recording.



For this one, we're huddled around an ottoman with a small recorder, enjoying adult beverages and looking back on our first couple days of the show. This is your warning if you don't enjoy these types of episodes!



We'll talk about the show's venue, the dealer room, as well as how the show compared to other Transformers conventions that we'd been to over the years. Plus, hear about the first-time convention experience from Megatronus and Mooncake623.



In the second half of the show, we've inserted a copy of the audio from the TFcon USA multi-podcast panel. On this panel, Seibertron's own Scotty P talks with other panelists Jeremy from the Transmissions Podcast, Bobby Skullface from Shattered Cast Uncut, and Rob Springer and Diecast from Radio Free Cybertron. Tune in as we chat briefly about the convention, the toys there, and the world of Transformers podcasting. This one also didn't have a strict agenda, so the free-form conversation rolls on!



Stay tuned very, very soon for another special episode of the Twincast / Podcast.

Don't forget, the show only gets better if you tell us how. Drop us a review on iTunes and be sure to tell us what you love, what you hate, and what you want to hear!

Not on the show to give your take? Probably not, so don't forget to keep the discussion going on the Seibertron.com Energon Pub Forums by simply replying to this post!

Got a question for the Twincast? We take all of them, we just don't take them all seriously! Leave a question in the Ask the Twincast thread and, if it makes the cut, it may get read and answered on the show.

"Dawn of the Predacus" BotCon 2016 Predacon General Cicadacon Toy Revealed

Thursday, October 22nd, 2015 6:32PM CDT

Categories: Toy News, Events, Collectors' Club News
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You got to give it to the Club, they keep their promises. As they said they'd reveal today, in yesterday's preview, here is Predacon General Cicadacon's toy. It is a straight redeco of Combiner Wars Sky Dive, leaving new heads for both Sea Clamp and the combined form.

TFcon Charlotte Updates - James Roberts Not Attending, Movie Replica Optimus Prime Truck

Friday, October 16th, 2015 5:54AM CDT

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Posted by: Va'al | Credit(s): TFcon
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TFcon Charlotte is literally about to start, but they were able to sneak in a couple of additional announcements about their guest attendance and schedule. While the presence of the movie replica of Optimus Prime (in truck mode) might excite a few, a lot more fans will probably be disappointed to hear that IDW writer James Roberts will not attend in person this time. More information can be found here and below.

We are pleased to share the news that an Optimus Prime Movie Replica will be onsite at TFcon Charlotte this weekend to greet the attendees of America’s largest fan-run Transformers convention.

It is with great regret that we must inform the attendees of TFcon Charlotte 2015 that due to unforeseen circumstances James Roberts will not be able to travel to Charlotte for this weekend.
As a result of this turn of events James is going to do his best to Skype into his scheduled panel times this year so he can join us remotely from the UK.

BotCon 2016 "Dawn of the Predacus" General Ramhorn Revealed

Thursday, October 15th, 2015 6:31PM CDT

Categories: Toy News, Events, Collectors' Club News
Posted by: LOST Cybertronian | Credit(s): BotCon.com
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The 3rd reveal in the BotCon 2016 "Dawn of the Predacus" set is a member of the Tripredacus Council. General Ramhorn utilizes the upcoming Combiner Wars Brawl mold and includes a new head as well as an alternative weapon which is a drill. There are only two more figure reveals left. Could this also be a hint at a possible release of an upcoming member of the Technobots? Nosecone would sure go great with Scattershot.

Twincast / Podcast Episode #127 "Titans Return" ... includes interview with Hasbro from NYCC 2015

Monday, October 12th, 2015 11:37PM CDT

Categories: Toy News, Events, Media Vault, Interviews, Twincasts
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Welcome to the latest episode of the Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast. This episode features host Scotty P guiding cast members Counterpunch, Megatronus, Seibertron, and Tigertrack through the gauntlet of all the latest news and reveals from New York Comic Con 2015. Plus, Seibertron gets to sit down with the Hasbro Transformers brand team for a special Q&A session you won't want to miss!

Episode #127 "Titans Return" is available directly and in our RSS Feed and should appear on iTunes and Stitcher Radio within 24 to 48 hours of when you see this news post.

As you can probably infer from the episode title, Hasbro's Titans Return line shown off at NYCC 2015 is front and center for this episode. Follow along with the site's extensive galleries of the product reveals from the event as we tackle it all in some form of order, including the individual Titan Masters themselves.



We also analyze the Legends class figures, including the important questions. These include questions such as "What does Rewind turn into?" and "Are these tablets also phones?" Well, ok, at least one of those gets asked along the way as we take a look at this upcoming pocket sized fun.



We can't forget about the Deluxe class figures of Headmasters coming our way either. Listen in to hear about the size of these guys directly from our crew that was on the ground at NYCC, as well as our other thoughts on the strategy and direction these may tell us about the line.



The Voyagers don't get left out either. Galvatron and Sentinel Prime go under the microscope, and also give us some hints about future uses of at least one of these molds. Also in this part of the show: Counterpunch goes bummin' on gimmicks.



We can't forget Blaster either, especially with his head being a homage to our program! Well, maybe it isn't, but we still have fun taking a look at this upcoming Leader class figure. Base mode speculation is also included here, as well as something else from Counterpunch: not bummin' on gimmicks.



Nestled within our coverage of all the new toys is a special interview with the Hasbro Transformers Brand Team! Marketing Director Ben Montano, Senior Manager of Global Brand Marketing Sarah Carroll, Franchise Creative Lead David Erwin, Product Design Manager Ed Masiello, and Product Design Manager John Warden were all gracious enough to take a few minutes during their busy convention to sit down and chat with Seibertron. Listen in as he asks about Titans Return, Prime Wars, and more.



A sincere thanks again to our friends at Hasbro for taking out some valuable time to speak with us!

The show isn't all just NYCC fall out, as there is more going on in the world of Transformers to discuss, including the first two reveals from Botcon 2016's boxed set of toys. Ravage and Tarantulas are the first looks at the Dawn of the Predacus so far. Is the cast sold on the theme by these reveals, or do we still need some more convincing? Turns out we might just be a bit weary on combiners after all. Listen in for our thoughts on these first two limbs.



There was also a new Transformers video game released last week, and some of the cast has picked it up and started to dive in to this new adventure. Tune in for our somewhat (though not entirely) spoiler-free review of Activision and Platinum Games' Transformers: Devastation. We even touch on some gameplay hints and tricks. Who knew there were game reviewers lurking on this show?



Bragging Rights come next, and with them, a long show gets longer. After that, Scotty refuses to let the show end by rambling on about who knows what for several minutes.



Hope you have fun with this one, we'll see you again very soon with our haphazard ramblings from TFcon weekend!

Don't forget, the show only gets better if you tell us how. Drop us a review on iTunes and be sure to tell us what you love, what you hate, and what you want to hear!

Not on the show to give your take? Probably not, so don't forget to keep the discussion going on the Seibertron.com Energon Pub Forums by simply replying to this post!

Got a question for the Twincast? We take all of them, we just don't take them all seriously! Leave a question in the Ask the Twincast thread and, if it makes the cut, it may get read and answered on the show.