Category:Cartoon News Posted by:LOST Cybertronian | Credit(s): likeits1985 Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 72,309
Youtube member likeits1985 has reviewed the Transformers: The Japanese Collection DVD set now available from Shout! Factory.
This set includes Transformers Headmasters, Masterforce and Victory. This review is an overview of the entire package and not of the DVDs themselves.
Category:Game News Posted by:El Duque | Credit(s): Transformers facebook page Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 64,818
The Transformers facebook page has uploaded a gallery of screenshots from next Fall's highly anticipated Transformers: Fall of Cybertron. Most if not all of these images appeared in Gameinformer's month long Transformers: FOC coverage, but just in case you missed them or didn't check out each article we've mirrored them below, enjoy.
Meet the Rescue Bots! Chase, Heatwave, Blades, and Boulder are given a very important mission by Optimus Prime: Protect and learn about mankind. Stationed undercover on a technologically advanced island, they team up with a family of first responders, including a police chief, fire fighter, helicopter pilot, and engineer. With help from Cody, the family's youngest, the Rescue Bots keep the peace and keep people safe in their new home. And along the way, they learn what it really means to be a hero.
Categories:Rumors, Press Releases, Company News Posted by:GetRightRobot | Credit(s): Hasbro Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 170,284
On December 19th, the Institute for Global Labour and Human Rights posted an article on their website accusing Hasbro of poor working conditions and less than adequate pay for workers at the Jet Fair Factory in China. The article can be read here.
In a press release last week, Hasbro addressed the claims of dire working conditions in their Jet Fair Factory stating they have taken the allegations very seriously. They deployed a team to work with I.C.T.I (International Council of Toy Industries) to examine the conditions of the facility. After an unannounced, nine hour inspection, both Hasbro and the I.C.T.I. determined the facility met "Hasbro's rigorous requirements."
The press statement goes on to say "While Hasbro is committed to continual improvement in all facets of corporate social responsibility, including continued ethical product manufacturing at Jet Fair and all factories that produce Hasbro products, the inflammatory allegations made by the NGO in their report were unsubstantiated by our investigation. As a matter of course, Hasbro will continue to monitor conditions at Jet Fair and all of our factories."
As soon the article surfaced, Seibertron.com members began discussing it in the forums. We immediately contacted Hasbro and they sent the following message to Seibertron.com in response to our inquiries to this matter on December 19th, 2011:
"Thank you for checking in with us on this matter. Hasbro takes all claims involving working conditions very seriously, and we are immediately investigating. The Company has a strong track record and has had long-standing policies and processes in place for years to help ensure good working conditions, including health and safety, at factories making our products. We strive to conduct business throughout our supply chain in accordance with the highest ethical standards, and we utilize not only ICTI-- but also our own on-the-ground workforce-- to monitor social compliance. For more information about Hasbro’s comprehensive corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities, including more detail regarding Hasbro’s policies and practices related to ethical product manufacturing, please visit Hasbro.com/csr."
Categories:Movie News, Toy News, Sponsor News Posted by:El Duque | Credit(s): Mykltron, Kapow Toys Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 106,782
Site sponsor Kapow Toys has provided a very nice gallery of Deluxe Class Transformers DOTM Que/Wheeljack. The figure features a MechTech weapon and three smaller clip system accessories. Still no domestic retail sightings of this guy or his wave mate Soundwave. For now you'll just have to enjoy the images mirrored below, unless you invested in the Takara version that is.
Category:Toy News Posted by:El Duque | Credit(s): TFW2005's GENgoraw Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 49,233
It's shaping up to be a good week for Japanese fans. The Takara Transformers Prime "First Edition" figures have been released, the Campaign Arm Microns became available, and now Million Publishing's exclusive Stepper has started to arrive. TFW2005's GENgoraw has posted some in-hand images of the new Microns and Stepper with Nightstick. We've mirrored a few of the images below, more are available for viewing by click the following: Microns - Stepper
Category:Retailer News Posted by:GetRightRobot | Credit(s): Erailea, yahoo.com Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 63,789
According to the Finance section of Yahoo.com, The Sears Holding Corporation will be closing between 100 to 120 stores due largely to a poor holiday shopping season. The article states "The closings are the latest and most visible in a long series of moves to try to fix a retailer that has struggled with falling sales and shabby stores."
In an internal memo Tuesday to employees, CEO and President Lou D'Ambrosio said that the retailer had not "generated the results we were seeking during the holiday."
As parts of the national economy continue to struggle, jobs are still being lost. As this is unfortunate of many people, it might lend a hand to some Transformers collectors looking to find the silver lining in the shape of discounted toys in a closing K-Mart or Sears store. To read the entire article click here, and share your finds in the Toy Sightings forums here.
Categories:Cartoon News, Toy News, Retailer News Posted by:El Duque | Credit(s): Blurrz Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 110,683
Good news for our Canadian members, thanks to the Toys"R"Us Boxing Week Sale you can pick up Transformers Prime "First Edition" figures at close to half price. Voyagers are discounted to 17.97 and Deluxes are discounted to 5.97. The sale runs from December 26th to January 2nd. Images courtesy of Seibertron.com staff member Blurrz.
From the press release we received earlier today from Paramount:
7-Disc Limited Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Trilogy
The 7-Disc Limited Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Trilogy includes all three films in high definition, Transformers: Dark of the Moon in high definition 3D, more than 10 hours of bonus material, as well as a plaque of movie images signed by director Michael Bay. Disc specifications are as follows:
Two-disc Special Edition Blu-ray of Transformers presented in 1080p high definition with English 5.1 Dolby TrueHD, French 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.
Two-disc Special Edition Blu-ray of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen presented in 1080p high definition with English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.
Three-disc Combo Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray of Transformers: Dark of the Moon presented in 1080p high definition with English 7.1 Dolby TrueHD, English 5.1 Discrete Dolby Digital, English 2.0 Discrete Surround Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital and English Audio Description and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.
Synopsis
A mysterious event from Earth’s past threatens to ignite a war so big that the TRANSFORMERS alone will not be able to save the planet. Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) and the AUTOBOTS must fight against the darkness to defend our world from the DECEPTICONS’ all-consuming evil in the smash hit from director Michael Bay and executive producer Steven Spielberg.
Categories:Movie News, Press Releases Posted by:El Duque | Credit(s): Paramount Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 152,563
This just in from our friends at Paramount, the official press release for the Ultimate Edition Blu-ray 3D and Blu-ray and DVD combo pack:
THE BIGGEST TRANSFORMERS MOVIE YET ARRIVES IN AN ULTIMATE
BLU-RAY 3D™, BLU-RAY™ AND DVD COMBO PACK ON JANUARY 31, 2012 WITH NEARLY FOUR HOURS OF EXPLOSIVE BONUS FEATURES
TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON
7-Disc Limited Collector’s Edition Blu-ray of All Three Films Also Blasts Off for a Limited Time in a Spectacular Deluxe Package Including a
Plaque of Movie Images Signed by Michael Bay
HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (December 27, 2011) – From director Michael Bay and executive producer Steven Spielberg, in association with Hasbro, Paramount Pictures’ global smash hit Transformers: Dark of the Moon returns to Earth January 31, 2012 in a four-disc Ultimate Edition Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD combo pack with UltraViolet™ and a Digital Copy. A must-own film for every home media collection, Transformers: Dark of the Moon features “jaw-droppingly amazing 3D” (Harry Knowles, AintItCool.com) and fan-favorite characters OPTIMUS PRIME, BUMBLEBEE and Sam Witwicky amidst bigger and more spectacular action in an adventure that surpassed its predecessors to earn over $1.1 billion at the worldwide box office and become the #4 biggest movie of all time at the global box office.
Bursting with nearly four hours of sensational behind-the-scenes footage, cast and crew interviews and more, the Transformers: Dark of the Moon Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD combo pack delivers blockbuster entertainment.
“This Blu-ray 3D of Dark of the Moon will blow you away. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to get a 3D television, this is it,” said director Michael Bay. “For fans who’ve been waiting patiently to bring Dark of the Moon home, this Ultimate Edition release delivers the goods.”
And, for a limited time, all three eye-popping films in the Transformers franchise will be available in a 7-Disc Limited Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Trilogy featuring each film in high definition, Transformers: Dark of the Moon in high definition 3D, more than 10 hours of special features and a plaque of movie images signed by Bay.
The ongoing epic story of the mighty AUTOBOTS continues in Transformers:
Dark of the Moon and the four-disc Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD combo pack takes fans behind-the-scenes, across the U.S. and into the far reaches of space for a fully immersive entertainment experience. The set includes a nearly two-hour documentary about the making of the film, which follows the cast and crew around the world, reveals the secrets behind the breathtaking stunts, including more footage of the amazing “birdmen,” and documents the film’s progress all the way through its triumphant release. Plus, additional features show how Chicago was transformed into the movie’s biggest action set, offer a look inside NASA, unveil artists’ renderings of the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS and much, much more. The combo pack will also be enabled with UltraViolet, a new way to collect, access and enjoy movies. With UltraViolet, consumers can add movies to their digital collection in the cloud, and then stream or download them – safely and securely – to a variety of devices.
Four-Disc Ultimate Edition Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray & DVD
The Transformers: Dark of the Moon Blu-ray 3D and Blu-ray are presented in 1080p high definition with English 7.1 Dolby TrueHD, English 5.1 Discrete Dolby Digital, English 2.0 Discrete Surround Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital and English Audio Description and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles. The English 5.1 and English 2.0 tracks were each individually mastered to ensure optimal sound for the home entertainment experience.
The DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 televisions with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, English 2.0 Discrete Surround, French 5.1 Surround, Spanish 5.1 Surround and English Audio Description and English, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.
The disc breakdown is as follows:
Disc 1 (Blu-ray):
Feature film in high definition
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
Above and Beyond: Exploring Dark of the Moon
o Rising from the Fallen: Development and Design
o Ready for Prime Time: Filming Across America
o Battle in the Heartland: Shooting in Chicago
o Attack of the Birdmen: Aerial Stunts
o Shadow of the Sentinel: Post-Production and Release
Uncharted Territory: NASA’s Future Then and Now
Deconstructing Chicago: Multi-Angle Sequences
o Previsualizations with optional commentary by director Michael Bay and previsualization supervisor Steve Yamamoto
o Previsualizations/Final Shot Comparison with optional commentary by director Michael Bay and previsualization supervisor Steve Yamamoto
o Visual Effects with optional commentary by visual effects supervisors Scott Farrar and Matthew Butler
o Visual Effects/Final Shot Comparison with optional commentary by visual effects supervisors Scott Farrar and Matthew Butler
The Art of CYBERTRON
o AUTOBOTS
o DECEPTICONS
o Environments
o Weapons and Gear
o Ships
The Dark of the Moon Archive
o 3D: A Transforming Visual Art
o Moscow World Premiere
o Birdmen Featurette
o Cody’s iPad
o The Sound of Transformers: Dark of the Moon
The Matrix of Marketing
o Trailers
o Marketing Gallery
Disc 3 (Blu-ray 3D):
Feature film in high definition 3D
Disc 4 (DVD):
Feature film in standard definition
Digital Copy—Compatible with iTunes® and Windows Media
7-Disc Limited Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Trilogy
The 7-Disc Limited Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Trilogy includes all three films in high definition, Transformers: Dark of the Moon in high definition 3D, more than 10 hours of bonus material, as well as a plaque of movie images signed by director Michael Bay. Disc specifications are as follows:
Two-disc Special Edition Blu-ray of Transformers presented in 1080p high definition with English 5.1 Dolby TrueHD, French 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.
Two-disc Special Edition Blu-ray of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen presented in 1080p high definition with English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.
Three-disc Combo Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray of Transformers: Dark of the Moon presented in 1080p high definition with English 7.1 Dolby TrueHD, English 5.1 Discrete Dolby Digital, English 2.0 Discrete Surround Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital and English Audio Description and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.
Synopsis
A mysterious event from Earth’s past threatens to ignite a war so big that the TRANSFORMERS alone will not be able to save the planet. Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) and the AUTOBOTS must fight against the darkness to defend our world from the DECEPTICONS’ all-consuming evil in the smash hit from director Michael Bay and executive producer Steven Spielberg.
About Paramount Home Entertainment
Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. PPC is a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. PHE is responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of home entertainment products on behalf of various parties including: Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Insurge Pictures, Paramount Famous Productions, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, CBS and PBS and for providing home entertainment fulfillment services for DreamWorks Animation Home Entertainment.
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TRANSFORMERS: Dark of the Moon
Street date: January 31, 2012
Runtime: 154 minutes
SRP: $39.99 (Ultimate Edition Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray & DVD combo pack)
$99.99 (7-Disc Limited Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Trilogy)
U.S. Rating: PG-13 for intense prolonged sequences of sci-fi action violence, mayhem and destruction, and for language, some sexuality and innuendo
Canadian Rating: PG for violence and coarse language
Categories:Toy News, Events, Collectors' Club News Posted by:El Duque | Credit(s): BotCon, gavinfuzzy Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 108,928
Starscream, or Grimlock rather, has revealed the first figure in the exclusive 2012 BotCon "Invasion" boxset! Check out the video embedded below to get your first look at Gigatron, who is a repaint of ROTF Voyager Bludgeon with brand new head sculpt. A mold chosen to reference Overlord's Gigatank component.
Categories:Movie News, Toy News Posted by:El Duque | Credit(s): Autobase Aichi Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 83,349 Autobase Aichi has posted some additional information from the recent issue of Kero Kero Ace magazine, which came packaged with the freebie green and yellow EZ Collecion Starscream repaint. The magazine also features a contest for fans to create their own custom Kero Kero Scream using an included blank sticker sheet. Fans can submit images of their customized Kero Kero Scream for chances to win prizes that include autographs and a gold Megatron (doesn't specify which gold Megatron). Lastly this issue features a four page comic by Naoto Tsushima explaining the origin of Kero Kero Scream. Check out a preview panel of the comic below.
3. Now instock: restock of Make Toys Battle Tanker and Hover and Bomber set!
4. TFsource New Recruits!
5. Japanese Transformers Prime First Edition out tomorrow in Japan!
6. TFsource Popular Restock!
7. XP-01 - Add-on Kit for Encore #20 Devastator Preorder up!
8. Now up for preorder: Reissue Rodimus Prime & Reissue Sideswipe - 2nd Edition!
9. Now instock: DOTM - Exclusive Dark Nightwatch - DA-15 Jetwing Optimus Prime!
10. Transformers 2011 - Generations Series 05 - Now Instock!
11. KM-01 and KM-02 Back Instock! KM-01X Knight Morpher Commander-X preorder up!
12. DOTM Leader Class Buster Optimus Prime & Jetfire Giftset now instock!
13. MP-09B Masterpiece Black Version Rodimus Prime Now Instock!
14. New Source Article Up!
15. Newest Instock items at TFsource
16. Newest Preorder items at TFsource
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1. Holiday Sale Continues!
The TFSource Holiday Sale Continues! For the rest of the week take advantage of free shipping on domestic instock orders over $150 and save BIG with over 100 items up to 75% off! Click here to view all of the great sales items: http://tfsource.com/category/view/category_id/222/
TFC Toys Restock! TFC Toys Exgraver, Heavy Labor, Structor and Dr. Crank restock is on its way to our warehouse and could arrive as early as tomorrow! If you missed out on any of the first 4 of these guys they'll be in shortly. The bad news is that Neckbreaker and Madblender are now delayed until March/April
3. Now instock: restock of Make Toys Battle Tanker and Hover and Bomber set!
Now instock: restock of Make Toys Battle Tanker and Hover and Bomber set! Just in time for the holidays, orders will start being processed and ship out today!
TFSource New Recruits: G1 100% complete, Robot Masters, Japanese Exclusives and more! Lots of great new recruits in, and we're adding almost 100 more to the site as being restocked! Just in time for a late Holiday gift, pick up some great vintage figures today!
TFSource New Recruits 2: Alternators & Binaltech! We have restocked nearly 100 great binaltech and alternator figures on the site, some of which we haven't had instock for years. Nearly 1 of every figure from each series, many MIB, MISB and loose, plenty of all and many great deals as well! Some of the greatest modern Transformers ever made, snag some BT's or Alternators today!
TFSource New Recruits - Restocked or added to the site: Dozens of great vintage Cybertron figures! Both loose and MOSC, we have added lots of great Cybertron Era new recruits, and soon to come on the site Energon and Armada new recruits!
5. Japanese Transformers Prime First Edition out tomorrow in Japan!
Out tomorrow in Japan: Japanese Transformers Prime First Edition! Our shipment will ship out tomorrow and with any luck be in by the end of the week! Many toys feature subtle paint variations, some more significant - preorders start processing and shipping out as soon as the product hits our doors!
7. XP-01 - Add-on Kit for Encore #20 Devastator Preorder up!
Now up for preorder: XP-01 Add on kit for Encore Devastator! Includes a new LED head, Chest Armour, 360 degree waist piece and much more! Pictures are of a prototype only, final product will be colored and may vary from what is shown. Set for an early January release!
8. Now up for preorder: Reissue Rodimus Prime & Reissue Sideswipe - 2nd Edition!
Now up for preorder: Reissue Rodimus Prime & Reissue Sideswipe - 2nd Edition! This great reissue from nearly a decade ago features a minty fresh Rodimus Prime or Sideswipe! Packaging is still TBD, but it's great to see that these classic reissues are seeing a second release. Set for a January release, preorder yours now!
10. Transformers 2011 - Generations Series 05 - Now Instock!
Hasbro Generations Series 05 - Now Instock! Junkheap and Sky Shadow available as a two piece set or order a factory sealed case with wheeljack, kup and warpath!
11. KM-01 and KM-02 Back Instock! KM-01X Knight Morpher Commander-X preorder up!
Both were extremely popular the last time we restocked and sold out fast, want yours in time for the holidays? Snag them fast and take advantage of our free shipping on domestic instock orders over $150! International customers get reduced shipping on instock orders over $150 as well!
KM-01X Knight Morpher Commander Limited Edition of 500 pieces now up for preorder! Order the regular version or the version with the additional renderform green axe here at: http://tfsource.com/products/view/product_id/3291
12. DOTM Leader Class Buster Optimus Prime & Jetfire Giftset now instock!
Now instock, this great reissued two pack features Buster Optimus Prime and Jetfire, in all new DOTM packaging. Preorders are being processed and shipping out starting today, limited stock still remaining!
Become a fan of TFsource on Facebook! We've spent years building TFsource into an online resource for TF fans, and now we have created a page on facebook for our fans. We'll keep you updated on new releases and TF info, as well as any contests or promo's we run, some of which will be exclusively through facebook.
Also we want to hear from you, what do you like about TFsource and what can we improve. So log into facebook and become a fan of TFsource today!
Categories:Events, Collectors' Club News Posted by:El Duque | Credit(s): Jesse Wittenrich Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 63,247
Jesse Wittenrich has updated his deviantART account with both pieces of BotCon 2012 promotional art that we've seen so far, the shadowy Shattered Glass Evil Ultra Magnus teaser and the full color version that also features Shattered Glass Heroic Soundwave. Check out the nice clear versions of the art below.
Categories:Movie News, Toy News Posted by:LOST Cybertronian | Credit(s): Wolfdawg Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 75,119
Thanks to an ebay auction, we get a look at the packaging for the upcoming Movie Trilogy line. The figure in the auction is the Deluxe Optimus Prime with Mechtech armory trailer.
The line looks to be called Transformers with Movie Trilogy Series as a subheader. This could be a sign the new line might be in stores soon.
Optimus Prime has traveled across the universe, and fought along side many great noble warriors. Throughout it all, he has relied on his own private arsenal. It is a collection of the most powerful weapons in the universe. Built up over centuries, it has seen him through some of the most dangerous and devastating battles in the history of the cosmos.
Alternity Goldbug A-03 Suzuki Swift Version (Gold) Transformers
Alternity A-01 Dai Atlas Asia Exclusive (Nissan GT-R) Aurora Flare Blue Pearl
S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider 555 (Faiz) Riotrooper Figure
1/8 MG Figurerise Kamen Rider W Double Skull
1/8 MG Figurerise Kamen Rider W Heat Metal
1/8 MG Figurerise Kamen Rider W Luna Trigger
1/8 MG Figurerise Kamen Rider Fang Joker W Double
1/8 MG Figurerise Kamen Rider OOO Tatoba Combo
Fansproject Causality CA-01 Warcry
Fansproject Causality CA-02 Flameblast
Marvel Legends Human Torch Exclusive Ares Build-A-Figure Wave Action Figure DC Direct Flashpoint Series 01 Wonder Woman Action Figure DC Direct Flashpoint Series 01 Cyborg Action Figure
U.M.W. UX-03 XIG Fighter SG Ultraman
Star Wars Ultimate Quarter Scale Mos Eisley Han Solo Microman AcroMonsters Box Set Super Robot Chogokin God Raideen SOC Bandai Super Robot Chogokin Raideen the Brave SOC Bandai Super Robot Chogokin OG Weibritter Weissritter
This book premieres in January along with Robots In Disguise from IDW Publishing.
Nick Roche wrote:Christmas snatches time from me once again, so you mjst live with the newly unveiled cover to Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye #1, which launches in January. MTMTE is my last TFs for the foreseeable, bar covers, and will hopefully keep the buzz generated by Death of Optimus Prime alive. Still love those robots though. Hope Slanty Jaws brings me one this year.
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