TF Information from Preview Magazine - Including War Within Prime Statue

Cory from the Decepticon Matrix has made the following report about items shown in Preview Magazine:

The information below contains the story synopsis info for new comics and books, figures and more.

A.C.T.O.R Charitable Organization





ACTOR: DFE TRANSFORMERS: WAR WITHIN VOLUME 3 #1—FOIL

EDITION


Special ACTOR pricing of $14.99 each, to help raise money for this fine charity!

Featuring a foil cover available exclusively from Dynamic Forces Inc. and ACTOR! The

ongoing Transformers tales start with a new #1 and the most Dynamic company in

comics is bringing you the Dynamic Foil cover!

32pgs, FC SRP: $14.99





DESTINATION ENTERTAINMENT LLC






TRANSFORMERS: THE WRECKERS #2—DIRECTOR'S CUT

by Gerbracht & Furman, Khanna, Gibson, Pallot & Hi-Fi Design

This limited edition Transformers comic was sold exclusively at the 2004 Official

Transformers Collectors Convention. The print run on this Directors Cut Edition was a

mere 2,500 copies. Primal Prime and his Wreckers team are on a galaxy spanning mission

at the behest of the Oracle. But a team shattering betrayal is revealed as they discover a

pair of long forgotten Autobots guarding a key to unimaginable power! This Director's


Cut reintroduces fans to this epic storyline, and also includes an extra 12 page action-

packed "Primeval Dawn" tale by master Transformers writer, Simon Furman! This post-

Beast Wars era storyline continues with the Maximal team in search of new recruits as the

Predacons wait in ambush! Bonus! Includes never-before-seen Exclusive Character

Profiles of the main players in the series!

64pgs, FC SRP: $8.99





TRANSFORMERS: THE WRECKERS DLX COMIC & TOY SIGNED SET


by Gerbracht & Furman, Khanna, Gibson, Pallot & Hi-Fi Design

A $60 value for only $39.99! This limited edition Transformers Comic & Toy set

includes items that were sold exclusively at the Official Transformers Collectors

Convention. You get Transformers: The Wreckers #2, a 64-page extravaganza, and issue

#3 which continues the story — both Signed by Transformers: The Wreckers artist Dan

Khana who designed and co-created the characters. Plus, you get an Exclusive


Transformers Convention Tap Out transforming toy, whose character is prominently

featured in the Wreckers comics!

Set (2 comics + toy) SRP: $39.99





TRANSFORMERS UNIVERSE #1—RED FOIL CONVENTION EDITION

by Simon Furman, Dan Khanna, & Hi-Fi Design

Originally an Exclusive given out with a weekend admission pass at the FX Florida

Extravaganza Convention in January 2005, this Red Foil-Stamped Edition was strictly


limited to 800 copies. With one of the lowest print runs of any Transformers comic ever,

TF collectors won’t want to miss this tough to get Variant cover by Dan Khanna! Also

available in a Signed-and-Numbered edition, signed by artist Dan Khana and Limited to

400 copies worldwide.Each comes bagged and boarded for protection.

REGULAR ED—40pgs, FC SRP: $12.99

SIGNED & NUMBERED ED—40pgs, FC SRP: $15.99





TITAN PUBLISHING




(cover may differ)

TRANSFORMERS: LAST STAND PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE EDITION GN

In Last Stand, a terrifying new threat surfaces — the Mechannibals! Plus, the

breathtaking début of the Micromasters. Features of this Preveiws Exclusive include

unseen background material from Bob Budiansky, and a cover gallery of all the Diamond-

exclusive hardback covers, featuring work by Bryan Hitch, Alan Davis, Barry Kitson,

Kev Walker, Howard Chaykin and many other comics luminaries. (CAUT: 4)

HC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $24.95






TRANSFORMERS BOOKS



ALL TRANSFORMERS ENCYCLOPEDIA SC

From Gen 1 to their latest incarnations, welcome to the wild and wonderful world of the

Transfomers! From their humble beginnings as an off-shoot of Takara of Japan 's

Henshin Cyborg/Microman lines to their may animated series and latest American toy

releases, this is your complete guide to every Transformers character from the toys,

comics, and cartoons — over 20 years in the making. Profusely illustrated with toy photos


— this book will make you a master of Transfomers lore! (7819) (CAUT: 4)

SC, 6x8, 96pgs, PC SRP: $17.99





TRANSFORMERS: FIRST SERIES COMPLETE SC

Amazing! This fully illustrated volume shows you each Transformers character's

transformation process — from robot to "transformed" form — by sequentially

photographing the intricate transformers toys in action! Plus: design materials and a look

at Transformers merchandise. Japanese text.

SC, 10x14, 144pgs, FC SRP: $57.99




TRANSFORMERS ENERGON GLOW-IN-THE-DARK STICKER BOOK

Reusable, easy-to-peel, glow-in-the-dark stickers accompany incredible facts about the

world and favorite characters of Transformers Energon. (4309/0-7566-1148-2)

SC, 8.5x11, 16pgs, FC SRP: $6.99



TRANSFORMERS ENERGON HC'S (YOUNG READER)

The Transformers Energon saga continues in these two action-packed tales of good

versus evil! (4309)

MEGATRON RETURNS (0-7566-1151-2)—HC, 6x9, 48pgs, FC SRP: $12.99


TERRORCON ATTACK (0-7566-1149-0)—HC, 6x9, 48pgs, FC SRP: $12.99





ACTION FIGURES / STATUES





TRANSFORMERS: WAR WITHIN OPTIMUS PRIME MINI-STATUE

Hundreds of thousands of years ago, during the terrible civil wars of Cybertron, the

mantle of "Prime" fell heavily upon this Autobot's shoulders. Originally an accomplished

archivist and intelligence analyst, Optimus faced grave doubts about his ability to lead —

not only from his own troops, but within his own Spark as well. But the challenge of


struggling against the consuming madness of the Decepticons as well as conquering his

own deep doubts gave rise to the greatest Autobot Prime of all time — Optimus Prime!

Presented here in his original Cybertronian guise, from a time before even prehistoric

man gazed wonderingly up at the stars — a polystone rendering of every detailed piston,

tread and servo of the Autobot that would stand as one of the greatest heroes the universe

has ever known! Fully authorized and presented on an official Autobot symbol base, this

is a Transformer collectible unlike any seen before!Strictly limited to initial orders. Some

minor assembly may be required. Scheduled to ship in July 2005. NOTE: Not available in Asia.

Statue SRP: $64.99




TRANSFORMERS: PARADRON MEDIC STATUE

Previously An Internet Exclusive! The Paradron Medic is compassionate, kind and

committed to peace. She fled Cybertron eons ago with her Autobot allies, during the civil

wars, and settled the peaceful, energy-rich planet Paradron, until it was invaded and taken

over by the Decepticons. The Paradron Medic uses an Energon infuser and other medical

devices to revive and preserve the lives of her fellow Transformers. Standing roughly 6"

tall and featuring stunning detail, the Paradron Medic comes in a full-color, individually

numbered box. Scheduled to ship in May 2005. (5168) (CAUT: 4)


Statue SRP: $80.00



TRANSFORMERS: ARCEE MINI-STATUE Offered Again

Can a robot be "male" or "female"? This question has plagued Transformers fans since

the debut of the female Autobots (robots whose bodies and voices resemble those of

human females) in Transformers: The Movie in 1987. Elegant, and sexy, Arcee has

proven herself invaluable in battle on more than one occasion. Available Now!

Mini-Statue SRP: $69.99






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All prices are Diamond Comic Distributors manufacturer suggested retail.

See the entire Previews listings for all items here: Previews 03-2005 (~850K), and Marvel's seperate listings here: Prev.Marvel 03-2005 (~34K).

Other non-Transformers titles from this listing of possible interest: G.I. JOE #42, G.I. JOE #31: G.I. JOE COLLECTOR’S CLUB EDITION, GI JOE MASTER & APPRENTICE VOL II #4, G.I. JOE: MASTER & APPRENTICE VOL. I #1—WIZARD WORLD PHILLY EXCLUSIVE EDITION, DARK STALKERS VOLUME I TP, THUNDERCATS: ENEMY’S PRIDE TP, MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE VOLUME 3 #1—QUADRUPLE GATEFOLD


COVER, See Previews lists above for Marvel & DC releases.

Plug: We will carry most of the items above in the Decepticon-Matrix.com CyberStore. Please allow up to two weeks for us to list these items for pre-order. We may take special orders from any Previews listing upon request. Email ordering inquiries to CyberStore@Decepticon-Matrix.com



Cory K