Categories:Movie News, Rumors, Media Vault Posted by:First Gen | Credit(s): SDL Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 77,098
Seibertron.com member SDL has just posted some new information regarding Transformes: Revenge of the Fallen that may bring movie fans some more holiday joy. Here's what SDL had to share:
Nelson, Of [Director Michael] Bay's Shoot For The Edit forum, posted the following today....
Nelson: Just a little heads up: Empire and USA Today might have the first official TF2 photos on 12/29/08.
Category:Toy News Posted by:First Gen | Credit(s): TF@TM Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 43,610 Transformers @ The Moon has posted a new image to the Lucky Draw family. The new addition is that of the silver chromed Classics Universe Optimus Prime/ Convoy figure that we reported on here.
According to TF@TM, this figure could be a prototype Lucky Draw Figure that never saw an official release, noting that the mold is in fact that of Nemesis Prime, the same mold used for the golden chromed Lucky Draw Convoy figure.
Categories:Toy News, Site Articles, Retailer News Posted by:Stormrider | Credit(s): TFSource.com, D Unit, Narc Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 62,395
I spoke with TFSource.com spokesman, Curt, regarding the fake Encore Metroplex's that were sold. He assured me that only a small portion of their stock was affected. Curt had this to say:
Only a fraction of the orders purchased in December from us are the KO, so if yours shipped before December it is 100% authentic. We purchased from 4 different suppliers to get enough inventory for the holiday sale, and less than 10% of the stock shipped was the holiday sale. If your order shipped before December then, you have nothing to worry about.
In talking with other online retailers, it seems that the KO Metroplex came from one particular factory in China. As many of you will recall, a KO Metroplex was released this summer but in a different package. The illegal manufacturer most likely swapped the boxes this fall to disguise them as Encore figures in order to compete with the legitimate toys.
Update:
D Unit has reported that TFSource will be shipping authentic Encore Metroplex replacements to customers that received a KO. TFSource wrote:
At our cost, we also have purchased twice the amount of legitimate figures as KO’s shipped out, to fill any claims, from a legitimate supplier. So by all means please send your purchase back no questions asked, and we will send a replacement as well as refund shipping for the inconvenience. Normally we are good at identifying this product but the information regarding the counterfeit wasn’t readily available and we also received so many orders during the holiday, we really weren’t looking for it, so it is our oversight. Apologies for the unfortunate situation.
TFSource also mentioned that they will be taking action against the supplier of the counterfeit Metroplex’s.
We have filed a claim against the seller, as well as contacted Takara/Tomy with his name and address, as well as website, to report him for selling counterfeit products, as well as misrepresenting goods to customers as we have email communication stating that this was legitimate Takara/Tomy product.
Categories:Toy News, Media Vault Posted by:Stormrider | Credit(s): Associated Press Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 45,656
The U.S. government recently passed stricter safety laws for toys in response to the millions of toys that were recalled last year due to lead paint. The laws are aimed at big toy manufacturers, to ensure that toys made overseas are adhere to the safety policies. Unfortunately the new laws are having a substantial negative affect on small toy makers, who can't compete with the added costs.
Under the law, all children's products must be tested for lead and other harmful substances. Toy makers are required to pay a third-party lab for the testing and to put tracking labels on all toys to show when and where they were made.
Those requirements make sense for a multinational toy manufacturer churning out thousands of plastic toys on an overseas assembly line, said Marshall. But a business that makes, for example, a few hundred handcrafted wooden baby rattles each year cannot afford to pay up to $4,000 per product for testing, a price some toy makers have been quoted, he said.
A revisement to the law is under consideration so that unfinished materials will be exempt from testing such as wood and fibers - cotton, silk, wool, hemp, flax, and linen. However, not everyone is satisfied that the proposal goes far enough to alleviate the burden on small toy makers. Because the exemptions only apply to unfinished materials, very few toy makers will have products that are entirely spared from testing, said Julia Chen, owner of The Playstore in Palo Alto, which specializes in wooden and organic playthings.
Already, some small toy manufacturers have announced that they will stop importing their toys to the U.S. or reduce their volume because they cannot afford the testing fees.
It is uncertain at this time what kind of affect these new laws will have on the small 3rd party Transformers makers, such as: Fansproject, Impossibletoys, or Justitoys. Because the toys are made from plastic, metal, and paint, they would not be exempt from the testing fees.
The product safety commission has until Jan. 5 to decide on the recommended exemptions.
Categories:Toy News, Events Posted by:TheMuffin | Credit(s): Botcon.com, Narc Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 44,098
The location for Botcon 2009 has been revealed! As released on Botcon.com and through members emails, the convention will be held in Pasadena, California! The event is scheduled to run May 28 through the 31st.
The following email was sent out to members of their collectors club.
This just in from the North Pole:
##Santa just announced the location of BotCon 2009##
BotCon 2009 will be in Pasadena, CA May 28th-31st!
We are working on some very special surprises as we know all of you are on the GOOD LIST!
Hotel and venue information will follow in a few short days!
Make sure to keep your eyes on our Events Section for further updates.
Categories:Movie News, Rumors, Media Vault Posted by:Dead Metal | Credit(s): tatu lininguptv Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 83,397
The website Lininguptv.com has new images which it claims are set images of Transformers Revenge of The Fallen. In these images it is a new robot is discovered behind a painted wall. The site believes this robot could be The Fallen.
Categories:Cartoon News, Site Articles, Media Vault Posted by:First Gen | Credit(s): Megatron_Wolf Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 75,061
Seibertron.com member Megatron_Wolf has just posted a link to a new video on YouTube that gives us another spoof on our favorite Robots In Disguise.
Frank TV featured this footage last night, which shows us G1 based Transformers with a different twist to the energy crisis that has lead both factions to war for epochs.
Categories:Cartoon News, Comic Book News Posted by:Dead Metal | Credit(s): S250 52Toys.com Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 73,800
Once again S250 reveals a new design for Transformers Aninimated Season3 on his blog! This time it's Animated Blackout's Alt-mode and yes it's a Helicopter of sorts.
Categories:Movie News, Toy News, Collectibles Posted by:Dead Metal | Credit(s): TF08.net Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 88,418 TF08.net has new images of the Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Legends Class Optimus Prime and Jetfire toys.
And this new images are very very spoiler heavy!
Spoiler:
They show off our first look at their combines form!
Categories:Comic Book News, Site Articles Posted by:i_amtrunks | Credit(s): Richter Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 54,416
The Universe of the Transformers is vast, and populated by many characters. Their universe is a large tapestry, made up of the stories and points of view of countless experiences that serve the larger whole.
These are some of those stories. This is:
It should be noted that while this project has been recognized by IDW Publishing and Hasbro, none of the works presented have been commissioned or solicited by either company. The stories are not official canon, except where noted. These stories are the result of Transformers enthusiasts taking the time out of their busy days to contribute to a universe they love. No one has been paid for the production of these stories.
Written and directed by Dan Chianelli and Nick Greenlee, this is a must see for any Transformers fan. Although the clip appears to have been uploaded back in August of this year, it was recently featured on the site of Gizmodo.com.au.
Category:Toy News Posted by:Mkall | Credit(s): *Soundwave*, BigBadToyStore Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 31,862
Seibertron.com member *Soundwave* has found official pictures of Transformers Universe Hot Shot w/Jolt and Ratchet at BBTS:
This is James over at BBTS (posting on behalf of Joel)
We have checked all of our stock and everything we have is legit and we are 100% certain we have no knockoffs because we buy from dealers we trust that get product directly from Takara. We were approached by the cheap 3rd party company that makes the knockoffs and we declined to buy them.
If you guys could spread this info around the boards we'd appreciate it since we don't post/read on all the Transformer boards.
Thanks and Happy Holidays from everyone at BBTS!
Stay tuned to seibertron.com for all your Transformers related news!
Categories:Movie News, Toy News Posted by:Dead Metal | Credit(s): Gigasteam Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 40,736
Youtube user gigasteam has gotten his hands on a sample of the previously seen Transformers Revenge of the Fallen scout class Forklift. After ranting about reviews of toys that haven't been released yet he gives us a good look at the toys Alt-and Robot-mode. See the video by clicking here or by scrolling down.
Stay tuned to seibertron.com for all your Transformers related news!
Categories:Comic Book News, Movie News Posted by:Skowl | Credit(s): comicnewsi.net Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 56,091
Comic News International has been updated with an image of the cover for issue #3 of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Defiance mini-series, set for a March '09 release.
The character on the cover has been blacked out, but the body shape seems to hint at the new Megatron design.
Category:Toy News Posted by:Stormrider | Credit(s): TFSource.com Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 24,504 TFSource.com Stocking Stuffer 2008 Giftset has been revealed. Details from TFSource:
Happy Holidays! Now revealed, is the contents of the figures in the 2008 Stocking Stuffer Giftset! A G2 colored Desert Warrior and Ice Sculpture Jungle Warrior will be the giftset exclusives for this year. More details and bells and whistles are to come, including exclusive giftset packaging, so stay tuned. Unfortuantely a new WST won't be ready close to the holidays, and as TFsource has had a WST Stocking Stuffer for the past 4 years, we couldn't break the tradition! Also, Justitoys has announced that the WST Dark Retribution Giftset will be ready to ship within 1-2 weeks, so if you haven't preordered now is the time!
An annual favorite, the Stocking Stuffer Campaign 2008 is now available and ready for preorder! Limited to 500 pieces, each set includes both figures figures, and more bells and whistles that are yet to be announced. Requires purchase from TFsource or $40 or more to be eligible, other ordering requirements do apply and this set is available only while supplies last.
Keep in mind due to a delay the piece will not ship out until next year, we do apologize and as opposed to canceling the campaign knew fans would still want a set of exclusive figures and decided to still maintain the campaign even though it will ship late.
Categories:Toy News, Sponsor News Posted by:Stormrider | Credit(s): muswp1, BBTS Topic Options: View Discussion · Views: 38,456
Sponsor, BBTS has also posted pre-orders on their website for the new Henkei figures and Encore cassettes. It has been mentioned in previous threads that the cassette set is labeled as volume #1, which suggests that additional cassette sets may be in the works.
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