This week we have Bowen Designs Thor Mini-Busts available for pre-order. There are two versions of the Thor Mini-Bust, a Classic and a Modern. The Thor Classic Mini-Bust recreates the aesthetic from the classic Lee/Kirby era. This bust is over 9 inches tall to the top of Thors hammer, which features a real leather strap.
The Thor Modern Mini Bust portrays Thor in a modern style from the J. Michael Straczynski run. This Mini-Bust also measures over 9 inches tall and features a real leather strap.
We have the Bowen Designs Ulik Mini-Bust available now. Part of the race of Rock Trolls that dwelled in Asgard's dimension, Ulik was blessed with unnatural strength and resilience. His people were often oppressed by the Norse Gods, and Ulik often came into conflict with Thor, the champion of Asgard. This raging Rock Troll is sculpted by Troy McDevitt and stands over 6 inches tall.
The next Thor related item is the Bowen Designs Loki Faux Bronze Statue. This is an awesome statue of Loki, it stands 12 inches tall and production was limited to 200.
In Stock this week we have the Sideshow Collectables Anakin Skywalker 12 inch with Rota the Hutt. Utilizing the fully articulated Pro male body Version 1.1 with 30+ points of articulation, the 12 inches Anakin Skywalker features an authentic Anakin Skywalker likeness.
Also for Star Wars fans this week we have the Kotobukiya Lightsaber Chopsticks (Hashi). Next time you go out for sushi you can bust these out and challenge the chef to a duel! We have 2 different sets available; both set include 2 different colored pairs of chopsticks (Hashi).
First up we have a Target Exclusive, GI Joe: Cobra Air-Viper with Rocket Pack from the GI Joe Movie: Rise of Cobra. Air-Viper pilots fly next-generation aircraft designed by MARS Industries. Like all top test pilots, these ruthless hunters of the sky are meticulous, detail-oriented problem solvers with an extensive knowledge of aeronautical engineering. Figure comes with stand, rocket pack accessory, elevating cannons and other weapon accessories.
Next we have the un-produced GI Joe Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) collection. These figures were a limited production of 2,000. Still available are Air-Tight, Cobra Officer, Copperhead, Lt Falcon, and Night Viper. We also have the BAT Troop Builder 6 pack; this 6 figure pack was only available by mail order and includes 1 OVERKILL, 3 Cobra BAT V2s, and 2 Cobra Inferno BATs
By the case, we have 12 figure cases from the GI Joe Movie: Rise of Cobra Collection 2 Wave 1 available today. These cases contain Shipwreck (x1), Heavy Duty (x2), Zartan (x2), Ripcord (x2), Breaker (x2), Cobra Viper (x2), and Scarlett (x1).
We still have a few DC Universe Classics Wave 15 available, figures that are not sold out are: Starman (Classic and Modern), Raven, Martian Hunter, and Golden Pharaoh. Get them while you can we will not be getting more of these.
Categories:Toy News, Sponsor News Posted by:Mach | Credit(s): Mkall Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 50,512
Site Sponsor BigBadToyStore has put up preorders for the next wave of Powercore Combiners, images included.
The next 5-pack will be the Stunticons! with their commander being Leadfoot repainted and bearing a homage to G1 Drag Strip.
Categories:Comic Book News, Reviews Posted by:Dead Metal | Credit(s): IDW Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 94,268
Well it's that Tuesday again and you know what that means – idw Transformers Ongoing comic review time!
Just this time with Dead Metal, instead of TT24, that's because TT24 is chained up in my basement, and he shall remain there until idw makes a new Transformers comic I don't hate with a passion so intense that it should be illegal.
So I'll be reviewing The Transformers Ongoing #13, a comic by idw focusing on Hot RodRodimus PrimeRoddy the Hot Rod, that is HOT, Rodimus (?), and the role he has in the future of the comic series. Oh looks like TT24's staying in my basement for a while – OR IS HE?!
And just in case you don't know, this review contains spoilers and as the name says, these spoilers spoil the comic for you. I will include the ending in this review, so if you don't mind getting spoilt keep on reading
So idw was very happy to stress to us that this issue took place in SPACE! and not on earth, but that's not all, they also stressed that this book had Rodimus, in SPACE!.
What an exciting brake from all that boring as hell Spike waffling, pseudo political waffling, propaganda, and the most boring and unexciting way Transformers have ever been portrait, seriously, they're giant sentient robots from SPACE!, how can they not be exiting and awesome – oh yea waffling...
I'm going to start by saying something about the art, since that's not just half of a comic but also the half one notices before the story.
The art, well the line art, is done by Nick Roche, the Irish artist who not only harassed idw into hiring him (according to Chris Ryall), but also made a huge impact on the fans with the art and scripting of such titles as "Spotlight: Kup" and "Last Stand of the Wreckers", the later with a great portion of help by James Roberts. He's famous for having a style that is both cartoony and organic, and still very mechanical. He's also, in his own words "Gay for Hot Rod".
And he does not disappoint, the art is very dynamic, expressive and full of character, and still very detailed.
Now on the subject that is always good for controversy in the idw comics since the Launch of "All Hail Megatron", the designs.
Nick Roche uses a mix of character designs, The Master Piece toy design for the Seekers, Don Figueroa's new design for Hot Rod, and the rest are more or less based on the Sunbow cartoon designs, except for a mystery character!
So the art will please Nick Roche-fans and displease those that don't care for his work, and comic character design nerds will probably find something to rage about.
I'll voice my opinion on the story part of the comic at the end of this review.
Now this is where the real spoilers start!
So the issue starts with Rodimus flying with Ultra Magnus's ship (which he stole from Ultra Magnus in #06) through SPACE!. They didn't lie you guys the story really is in SPACE!.
Now I'm not really going to say too much about the first five pages, since if you click here you can read them in the pre-view.
The pages give us a basic gist of what happened earlier, Rodimus "unexpectedly" getting swindled by Swindle (also #06), oh wow we didn't see that happening back when Swindle showed up in #02, how could you not trust someone going by that name. Rodimus also goes on about how smart he is, yea Swindle thinks so too, and that Ultra Magnus has a super-duper high security safe which can't be broken by anything short of Omega Supreme, which he doesn't lock. Why Magnus went through the trouble of owning that I don't understand, but I do think it's kind of funny, stupid but funny.
Rodimus arrives at the Decepticons' asteroid base and we see Acid Storm, yes he's even actually referred to as such, and Shrapnel. They lose their cool and shoot the ship, but due to an error the ship crashes and destroys their defences.
Bombshell gets the job of telling Starscream the bad news, who doesn't really care and tells him to go and fix it. Then we have a bit of an awkward moment in which Bombshell kind of suggests he should have The Matrix and tries taking it from Starscream (I guess it's like the "one" ring), who's still wearing it with a chain around his neck. Starscream orders him to "Leave us", which is odd as there is only Bombshell and Starscream in the room, maybe he's going nuts.
"And one to enslave them all."
We cut back to Rodimus who has survived the crash and gets ready to attack the base. However Acid Storm, Kickback and Bombshell search the wreak for survivors and useful things, and well they find Rodimus, who ambushes them and kills all three of them, well I guess he kills them.
I guess a fridge could have also been used for this.
Rodimus himself is then ambushed by Razorclaw, they exchange some dialogue in which Razorclaw reveals he could bite off Rodimus' head and swallow it whole, which is odd since he's a robot, but then again we've seen Transformers do stranger things. Rodimus tells Razorclaw to "Swallow this!" while sticking one of Bombshell's cerebro shells in his mouth, and he does. Razorclaw is now under Rodimus' command, because well roll with it.
Razorclaw will swallow anything smaller than his own head without question.
Rodimus then uses Razorclaw to ambush Starscream, who quickly kills him, yea sorry no Predaking in these comics.
Rodimus attacks Starscream, who tells him that he's impenetrably armoured, but Rodimus shoots The Matrix which knocks Starscream out, or kills him I'm not sure which. click here for spoilerish image
He then takes The Matrix and goes deeper into the base, where he's surprised by Astrotrain, who's in his cartoon design, Rodimus thinks he's smart and decides to sneak up on him, while thinking to himself he's destined to bring the Matrix back. But surprise! And out of the shadows steps our mystery character! I'm not going to use any spoiler tags since, well it won't work.
"Out of the Dark, into the light."
The mystery character is Megatron in his new design, marking the first time the design has been used in fiction.
Due to Megatron having a new body, Rodimus panics and shows us that he knows what happens when a character gets a new body and shows it off to the reads/viewers for the first time! Rodimus somehow thinks The Matrix could shield him from Megatron, possibly forgetting Megatron is not Unicron (who isn't even in this universe, but still).
"Erm, Rodimus he's not Unicron, but whatever."
It goes just as well as one would think, and Rodimus is back in SPACE!
"SPACE! Blacker than the blackest black times infinity!"
Megatron somehow no longer caring for The Matrix, strange, he seemed to have been all over it in AHM, guess it was important enough to start a war over it (if we ignore the fiction prior to AHM) but blasting it with a huge cannon into SPACE! is OK, guess he thinks his new body is a much better "toy".
Megatron then tells Soundwave to assembly the Decepticons since he wants "To address my followers".
So that was it, our space related issue in the ongoing, enjoy it while it lasts as it might take a while till we get another issue set completely in space.
Now I'll get to the story part , which is the most important part of a comic. A comic can be good with horrible art as long as the story is good, just like a wonderfully illustrated comic can be bad due to a bad story and horrible writing.
The comic is written by Mike Costa, who's been writing the ongoing since #01 - poorly in my opinion. Everything's dragged out far too long, characters act weird and the plot seems to be nothing more than Costa's statement of how much our beloved alien robots suck when compared to humans, it's so poor that it overshadows the few pretty good ideas and concepts he brings in.
"A typical and unedited page of what dialogue in the Ongoing."
However, this issue is different, it's pacing is good, although it kind of feels rushed near the end; it's dialogue is waffle free, something which we usually suffer through when Costa writes dialogue involving humans or Optimus Prime (please die Prime, you suck in this continuity now); Rodimus' internal monologues are pretty good, sometimes stupid and cliché, but overall pretty good; and the best part, no Spike!
However, there are some bad or let’s say week parts to the story, like Razorclaw's part in this, which was pretty pointless since Rodimus' would have had the same effect if he just went and attacked Starscream himself, Razorclaw was basically just there to get killed. The part about Ultra Magnus' safe, that odd scene with Bombshell and The Matrix, The Matrix in general which seems to be indestructible and Megatron's appearance, while cool is somewhat sudden and not explained. But we might get the explanation in a following issue or heck even a Spotlight, telling us the story, which idw planned from the beginning but wanted to wait, of how and why in a few months.
So yea the story's not that bad, plus the fantastic art by nick Roche, with fantastic colours by J. Brown, make a pretty good and enjoyable comic.
I give it three stars out of five, which means I must have liked it.
"This I recommend!" 5 point of cool to who gets this.
Personally I think it's not as good or interesting as idw's earlier output (-tion, Stormbringer, etc.) but not that bad and might be the first sign of the series actually getting better, but then again Megatron might come back to earth and team up with Osama Bin Laden or revive Hitler, which would sadly make sense looking at what happened in previous issues.
Category:Comic Book News Posted by:Dead Metal | Credit(s): IDW Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 50,940
IDW has provided us a five page preview for the ongoing Transformers #13 comic book. Check out the official description and images from the preview below. Join our discussion about this book by clicking here.
IDW wrote:TRANSFORMERS #13
Written by Mike Costa with art by Nick Roche.
Covers by Don Figueroa and Nick Roche
RODIMUS might be impulsive, but he’s not stupid. The last anyone saw of him, he was rocketing off Earth in disgrace and a stolen ship. In this issue we finally see where he went, what his plan was, and which long-absent DECEPTICONS he came up against. Mike Costa and fan-favorite artist Nick Roche deliver a stand-alone issue that sets up the entire second year of the hit ongoing series.
*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Categories:Toy News, Retailer News Posted by:RodimusConvoy13 | Credit(s): JTKranix Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 59,682
Seibertron member JTKranix let us know that Amazon.com has a listing for the Battle In Space Two Pack. This set contains The repainted Universe Cyclonus and Classics Rodimus from the Challenge At Cybertron 3-pack. There's no image on Amazon at this time. It does say that it's sold and shipped by Amazon.com. Does this mean it's not a brick and mortar store exclusive? Is it a joint exclusive?
Category:Toy News Posted by:RodimusConvoy13 Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 57,255
Amazon Japan has posted images of Takara Tomy's Autobot Alliance Terradive, Tomahawk, Highbrow and Hailstorm. The figure are very similar to their HFTD counterparts. The main differences are red highlights on Terradive's wings instead of white and Hailstorm is a more drab, military green. Click on the images below for a link to each of the listings. There are also links to Seibertron's galleries of these figures for comparison. Seibertron's Highbrow gallery is coming soon!
Categories:Toy News, Retailer News Posted by:RodimusConvoy13 | Credit(s): Matt, mattbooker.info Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 53,391
Seibertron member Matt, from mattbooker.info, has discovered an interesting find at Walmart: Cybertron Scouts Backstop, Brushguard and Brakedown. These figures are in 25th Anniversary Universe packaging. In the past these have shown up at stores like Big Lots, KB Toys and Family Dollar. Are these Black Friday exclusives for Walmart? The figures weren't priced and when scanning under a price checker it said, "Please see associate for details." Not much more is known about these figures. It may be something similar to Toy R Us getting the Warriors from Three Worlds set that was originally released in Walgreens. Thanks Matt for sending us the info!
Category:Toy News Posted by:Mach | Credit(s): kotoys Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 46,459
The latest series of Transformers toys - Generations or Transformers United (Japanese version) are getting the collectors excited by introducing various characters that are paying homage to Generation One.
Thanks to Seibertron.com member - kotoys, we get to see the upcoming figure, Generations Perceptor. As we can see the Autobot scientist is getting an update for the alternate mode while the robot closely resembles his G1 counterpart.
Categories:Toy News, Knock Offs Posted by:DevastaTTor | Credit(s): Scaleface, KOToys.com Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 103,107
Seibertron.com member Scaleface has posted a warning to Transformers collectors that there is a new supply of very accurate knock-offs entering the market of Henkei "Ghost" Starscream and BotCon clear Mirage along with other versions of Henkei Thundercracker, Skywarp, and Mirage. To add to the deception, all of these figures come in packaging that is nearly identical to that of recent Henkei releases. From the original post:
Scaleface wrote:Whereas most Henkei/Classics KOs are obviously KOs, I thought I might warn people that some company has started to product replica Henkei toys. They sell for about $30 each. I've seen Crystal Starscream, Thundercracker and Skywarp, and the clear Henkei Mirage and they are IN PACKAGE!
Additionally there is a KO version of Botcon Mirage. Luckily you can tell the original from a KO in that the KO has no rub sign.
Of course for thoe who want these hard-to-get toys and don't mind KOs, it's a real deal.
The images from KOToys.com he includes in his post show just how good these new replicas are. Please use caution when purchasing these figures in the future, especially if you buy them through auction sites or online trading forums.
Categories:Toy News, Unlicensed Products News Posted by:RodimusConvoy13 | Credit(s): Aaron Black / ReproLabels.com Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 51,947
Aaron Black from Reprolabels.com has let us know about some new items they have this month. There's labels for Generations Red Alert, the Crossfire Set, G1 Full Tilt and Animated Starscream. Lots of new faces for Animated Starscream! Check them out below.
We’re extending the free faction symbol giveaway a little longer, too, so for every $10 you spend on TF stickers, you’re still getting 14 extra G1 symbols.
For those wondering where the MMPR sets have gone, not to worry – we are working hard on a Tor set which we hope to have for the next update.
Auction website, Heritage Auctions.com now offers Transformer Fans the chance with several listings of items from writer Ron Friedman. Mr. Friedman was one of the Head Writers for the Original Transformers cartoon series for the first 2 seasons, as well as the original Transformers Movie. Additionally, he provided his creative talents to other 80's favorites such as GIJoe, and Marvel's Action Hour.
There are several interesting tid-bits that have also been released via these auctions, such as G1 Sky Fire (Jet Fire) was originally going to be called Fireball. Check out the auctions below to read all the other new discoveries!
The auctions listed below are not for the light spender, they are sure to go for premium prices. With that said, here we go!
This auction includes the following 9 items:
Season 1 Original Scripts for "Heavy Metal War" and "Plague of Insecticons".
Season 2 Original Scripts for, "City of Steel", "Changing Gears", "Traitor", "Attack of the Autobots", "The Immoblizer", "The Autobot Run", and "Atlantis Arise".
All the scripts feature handwritten notes from Mr. Friedman dated July 27-November 18, 1984.
This auction includes the following items:
Packaged together into a 3 ring binder, a photocopied set of scripts for the original "More Than Meets the Eye" mini-series that started it all, as well as revised drafts of the first 6 episodes immediately following. The revised drafts are dated June 3-29, 1984 with handwritten notes from Mr. Friedman.
This auction includes the following items:
A 3 ring binder that includes photocopies of the scripts for episodes #10-16. The scripts are dated July 11 - August 6, 1984 with notes from Mr. Friedman.
This auction includes the following items:
A Three-Ring Binder with Photographs, Designs, and Model Sheets. We have our very first look at how several characters had their beginnings. Such character biographies included are Swoop, Chip, Slag, Grimlock, Sludge (Stegobot), Jet Fire (previous name Fireball), Top Spin, and more. The Insecticons include Shrapnel, Kickback, and Bombshell, and the Constructicons include Long Haul, Mixmaster, Scrounge, Payloader, Bulldozer, and more.
This auction includes the following items:
A Three-Ring Binder that includes photocopied scripts for "Day of the Machines," "Enter the Nightbird," "A Prime Problem," "The Core," "The Insecticon Syndrome," "Dinosaur Island, Part 1 and 2, "The Master Builders," "Auto Beserk," and "Megatron's Master Plan Part 1." Features revisions from Mr. Friedman.
This auction includes the following items:
A Three-Ring Binder with Ultra Magnus Toy Prototype Snapshot Photo Group and photocopied scripts for "Fire in the Sky," "S.O.S. -- Dinobots," "Fire in the Mountain," "War of the Dinobots," "The Ultimate Doom Parts 1-3," "Countdown to Extinction," "Heavy Metal War," and "Plague of Insecticons".
This auction includes the following items:
35 photocopied pages of character notes and bios, as well as audition dialogue, for new characters that were debuted during the second half of Season Two. Dated December 1984.
This auction includes the following items:
A 53-page revised story treatment for the 1985 feature film, by screenwriter Ron Friedman, with revision dates of August 15-September 19, 1984.
This auction includes the following items:
Two sets of photocopied character guide pages compiled for the first season of Transformers, including thirty-eight 8" x 14" color guides, and another set of eighty-nine 8.5" x 11" black and white pages.
This auction includes the following items:
A set of four large black and white photocopies of Transformers characters, 1 of which is Wreck-Gar or a Junkion Warrior.
This auction includes the following item:
Here's the poster that hung in TV scribe Ron Friedman's office! Measures approximately 23.75" x 36". Folded, in Very Good condition with tape on all four corners.
This auction includes the following items:
Photocopied scripts for "Transport to Oblivion", "Roll With It", and "Divide and Conquer" with hand-written changes, from writers Dick Robbins and Bryce Malek, Douglas Booth, and Don Glut, with revisions from Ron Friedman.
This auction includes the following items:
Photocopied scripts "Blaster Blues", "A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court", "The God Gambit", "Make Tracks", and "Microbots." Also included is a 2-page Hasbro communiqué in a binder.
This auction includes the following items:
A Three-ring binder that includes Hasbro literature, color photos of transformers, a copy of Transformers#3 (guest starring Spider-Man), and more. Also included here are the photocopied scripts for "Desertion of the Dino Bots, Parts 1 and 2," and "Megatron's Master Plan Part 2."
This auction includes the following item: Transformers: The Movie Final Draft Screenplay with Outline (Sunbow Productions, Inc., 1985). Includes a 179-page revised final draft script for the 1986 animated feature film, dated April 27, 1985, accompanied by a 17-page story and character outline with handwritten notations.
This auction includes the following item:
Transformers: The Movie Revised Final Draft Script (Sunbow Productions, Inc., 1985). Revised final draft script for the 1985 animated feature, 179 pages, dated April 27, 1985, no annotations.
This auction includes the following items:
Transformers: the Movie Script Group (Sunbow Productions, Inc., 1984-85). Ron Friedman's original unproduced first draft script dated November 12, 1984 (132 pages), plus two sets of revisions including the complete revised script dated February 13, 1983 (184 pages). The pages range from Fine to Excellent condition.
This auction includes the following item: Transformers Series Bible (Sunbow Productions, Inc., 1984). Everything you ever wanted to know about the original Transformers characters, in a set of 98 photocopied pages dated May 10, 1984. Fine condition.
Auction #19
This auction includes the following items:
Character sheets for Arcee in robot and vehicle mode.
Auction #20
This auction includes the following items:
Character sheets for Galvatron in robot and vehicle mode.
Auction #21
This auction includes the following items:
Character sheets for A Sweep (Scourge's clones) in robot and vehicle mode.
Auction #22
This auction includes the following items:
Character sheets for Cybertron Jet (Cyclonus) in robot and vehicle mode.
Auction #23
This auction includes the following items:
Character sheets for Blurr in robot and vehicle mode.
Last, but not least, The ULTIMATE COLLECTOR PIECE.
Auction #24
This auction includes the following items:
Character sheets for WHEELIE in robot and vehicle mode.
In this issue of SourceNews:
1. Now up for Preorder: Japanese Transformers Animated - Hyper Hobby Exclusive - Black Rodimus!
2. MP-1L Masterpiece Convoy "Final Edition!" and MP-05 Masterpiece Megatron up for preorder!
3. Now up for preorder: KM-02 Knight Morpher Annihilator!
4. Crazy Devy Update!
5. Updated/leaked photos of the TFX-04 Protector from FansProject!
6. Alternity A-04 Thundercracker and A-01 Convoy 'Vibrant Red Version' Now Instock!
7. Newest Instock items at TFsource
8. Newest Preorder items at TFsource
=============================== 1. Now up for Preorder: Japanese Transformers Animated - Hyper Hobby Exclusive - Black Rodimus!
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This limited edition figure comes in sinister black coloration with evil purple flames and highlights! TFsource will have a limited amount of this hot figure available so preorder yours today!
=============================== 2. MP-1L Masterpiece Convoy "Final Edition!" and MP-05 Masterpiece Megatron up for preorder!
=============================== Now available for preorder: MP-1L Masterpiece Convoy "Final Edition"! Although our Japanese is rusty, we believe it includes the sound stage, an all new voice for Convoy, the base will reveal the secret of the next new Masterpiece figure, and more! Once we have more details we will confirm for sure, but for now, preorder up and available for a March release!
Now available for preorder - MP-05 Masterpiece Megatron - Reissue!
MP Megs will be reborn in all of his glory, being officially reissued by Takara/Tomy! Missed out before, this was definitely the hottest toy of 2007 and you once again can pick this hot piece up! Best of all, with combo pricing preorder today with MP-1L Masterpiece Convoy and save!
=============================== 3. Now up for preorder: KM-02 Knight Morpher Annihilator!
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Included with this great piece is improvements on the original figure, an all new sword, 2 pieces of track, and an extra head! Limited to just 2000 pieces worldwide, ships at the end of the year, preorder yours today!
=============================== 4. Crazy Devy Update!
=============================== Now up for Preorder: CDMW-14 The Kings Power Parts Giant Sonic Sword! 227mm long of power, this word will allow your bots to pack a big punch! Ships in Late November.
Now up for Preorder: CDMW-13 Aviation Brigade Power Parts! Devy brings your bots to the next leve with this add-on set! Included is a Custom Blast Shield, Large size Discharger Rifle and Bonus Face Plate! Set for a January release - preorder up now!
CDMW-11 The Kings Power Parts Custom Wings now instock! Included with each is a Power Plus Kit to help protect Divebomb's wings when attached. Limited stock remaining and there will be no more release of the version with the 14K gold so get these before their prices soar on the secondary market!
=============================== 5. Updated/leaked photos of the TFX-04 Protector from FansProject!
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Preorder your Transformers now at TFsource!
=============================== 6. Alternity A-04 Thundercracker and A-01 Convoy 'Vibrant Red Version' Now Instock!
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Thundercracker is a recolored twist on the popular Alternity Starscream/Skywarp. The vibrant blue version of this piece makes the three piece seeker team now complete! Preorders being processed this week, instock and available for sale!
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Today we give you a close-up look at JUSTiTOYS WST Dino Robot Comic Version giftset!
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Categories:Toy News, Reviews Posted by:DevastaTTor | Credit(s): Optibotimus, YouTube Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 48,382
Transformers video reviewer and Seibertron.com member Optibotimus has posted a new review of Hasbro's upcoming Reveal The Shield, voyager class Solar Storm Grapple. Solar Storm Grapple is a repaint of Henkei/Universe Inferno. The video of the repainted/remolded release highlights all the changes between the two figures including the remolded arms, different head, and the crane and hook that replaces Inferno's spray cannon. Solar Storm Grapple is part of the series 1 of Hasbro's 2011 voyager figures and is expected to be released at the end of the year.
Category:Cartoon News Posted by:Skice | Credit(s): Skice Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 46,882
MSN has posted a list revealing some breif episode descriptions for the upcoming Transformers: Prime 5-part premier "Darkness Rising".
The episode descriptions aren't really spoilers but I have included spoiler filters just to be on the safe side.
MSN.com wrote:Darkness Rising: Part 1 The return of the Decepticons.
Darkness Rising: Part 2 The Autobots are met by Megatron.
Darkness Rising: Part 3 Bulkhead tries to rescue Agent Fowler.
Darkness Rising: Part 4 Megatron and an army to fight against the Autobots.
Darkness Rising: Part 5 The fate of the earth hangs in the balance.
Categories:Movie News, Collectibles, Auctions Posted by:DevastaTTor | Credit(s): aKamarov, eBay, Motoexotica Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 171,242
Did you recently have a big payday and are ready to start your holiday shopping for the big Transformers fan in your family? Why not get them their very own BARRICADE from the first Transformers live action film? One of three Police car Saleen Mustangs that represented Barricade in alternate mode is currently up for auction on eBay and is available for bid through tomorrow. The auction description for the car reads:
Motoexotica wrote:Motoexotica is proud to offer one of only 3 custom Saleen Mustangs built by Steve Saleen for their role as 'Barricade' in the 2007 movie blockbuster "Transformers". Steve Saleen created only 3 'Barricades' for the film and this was the #2 car, also known as the camera car. It was heavily screen used in the movie due to its attention to detail and no damage. The car features all of the standard Saleen options including 3V Saleen modified engine, mated with a 5spd transmission, full Saleen body kit, Saleen hood, Saleen sail panels, Saleen rear wing, Saleen 20" wheels, Saleen leather interior, Saleen gauges, Saleen shifter, Saleen badging, Saleen suspension, Saleen exhaust, Saleen carbon fiber front chin, and Saleen carbon fiber rear diffuser.
For the film the FX department added a Police front pushbar, state of the art Police low-profile LED lightbar, front and rear strobe lights, camera mounts, Wilwood stunt brake line-lock, tinted windows, police decals, "to punish and enslave" decals, Transformers Decepticon decals, and Michael Bay's lucky number 643. All of the lights and strobes work with no problems and are operated by a control box on the right side of the center console.
The paint on the car is nearly perfect with no major imperfections. The car has been well taken care of throughout the movie as well as after. Decals are all in good condition and not peeling off. The tires all have good tread life left on them and the wheels are free of any scuffs or curb rash.
Inside, the car retains its original interior and has not been gutted like many of these movie cars. Both seats are in great condition with no wear as well as the carpet, dash, headliner and door panels. The most major modification to the car was taking off of the supercharger. Since this was a camera car that had microphones installed, the supercharger whine would have been picked up by the microphones. Due to this, the car does not have a supercharger installed currently and does not come with one.
With this vehicle being reintroduced in the 3rd Transformers film, its value is sure to go through the roof. An interesting bit of trivia is that these cars were built by Steve Saleen as the prototypes for the S281 Extreme. We have seen a lot of these movie cars and can honestly say that this is the cleanest movie car we have ever seen. It was purpose made for the movie and only has 7,200 original miles. The car is 100% street legal and is being sold on a clean, Missouri title with VIN number 1ZVFT82H755115527.
While there's little doubt that this was one of the cars in the first movie, the rumored appearance of Barricade in TF3 described in the auction details is highly suspect and very doubtful.
Categories:Toy News, Reviews Posted by:DevastaTTor | Credit(s): AutobotJazz87, Peaugh, YouTube Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 53,622
YouTube Transformers reviewer Peaugh has posted a new video review of Hasbro's upcoming Reveal the Shield Special Ops Jazz. The review of the deluxe class figure highlights its transformation from Porsche-like sports car to robot and shows off the gimmicks that include clip-on, "HiFi" speakers and the head automorph. This figure is part of Wave 1 of Hasbro's 2011 deluxe releases and is anticipated sometime late this year.
Or to view the video review on YouTube, click HERE.
This time, the Protector set is hook onto the Henkei version of Rodimus.
The main differences are the chrome spoiler and the yellow "flame" part on vehicle mode will match nicely with the "flame" on the trailer.
Categories:Toy News, Retailer News Posted by:RodimusConvoy13 | Credit(s): Tytus Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 47,296
Seibetron member Tytus sent us some information about a sale going on at Toys R Us on November 5th and 6th.
All Human Alliance figures are 50% off. The Warriors From Three Worlds box set is 50% off. It also looks like Legends figures are Buy 1 get 2 free. You can check your local shopper ad here.
Categories:Toy News, Knock Offs, Unlicensed Products News Posted by:RodimusConvoy13 Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 91,340
A user on Toynova has posted pictures of the CMDW-11 Complimentary Parts for Predaking from Crazy Devy. This set includes replacement wings for Divebomb that are thinner and a brace to better hold the wings in place when combined into Predaking. The original Crazy Devy add-on wings were causing damage to Divebomb's wings when placed on them. The smaller, thinner wings are meant to be swapped out with Divebomb's original wings and then the larger gold wings placed over them. See the pictures below.
As always, 3rd Party Add-on Parts and Figures are not endorsed by Hasbor or Takara/Tomy.
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