Transformers get a Thumbs Up!
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Apr 3, 2007 at 9:21am CDT
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British gadget and novelty company Thumbs Up are celebrating as they have been secured the licence to produce Transformers the Movie light-up t-shirts, USB gadgets and Wheelie Glider shoe wheel attachments.
Set to hit the shops several weeks before the film’s launch in July, Thumbs Up’s licensed products feature logos and characters from the Transformers film, including the iconic Autobot and Decepticon insignias. These have graced t-shirts since Transformers debuted the first time around in the 1980s, but they’ve never been seen quite like this, as a light-up panel now brings these new t-shirts to illuminated life!
Speaking about the licence, Thumbs Up’s Business Development Director, Wojtek Kolan said: "We were delighted that Hasbro awarded us the ‘Transformers the Movie’ licence for our products. They were impressed with our unique and innovative technology and cutting edge designs. When we showed them the concepts, they were amazed!
"The team at Thumbs Up are very excited about the next few years, as we are set to take a revolutionary position in the gadget sector! Several major retail chains have already signed up to stock our Transformers lines, which will offer several unique selling points when compared to typical licensed items."
The Transformers products from Thumbs Up are set to be huge and are already causing a stir! When representatives of Thumbs Up attended a recent preview screening of footage from the movie wearing the light-up t-shirts, they couldn’t have got more attention, with journalists and Transformers fans alike asking about them.
The Thumbs Up office also received a flood of enquires about the t-shirts after this first public debut. Everyone wanted to know where they could buy them, and Empire magazine even put out a request on their website which said: "To the people in the light-up Transformers T-shirts: Where did you get those? We want them. Please email us."
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You can view more information about Thumbs Up by visiting their website at www.thumbsupuk.com.
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Comment by Ninja Sixshot
Apr 3, 2007
wow. light up t-shirts. i probably wont get these
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Comment by Kayevcee
Apr 3, 2007
At least you won't have to worry about getting run over.
-Nick
-Nick
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Comment by Smoke Screen
Apr 3, 2007
OMG, Did anyone else see the USB humping dog on the sidebar? I think I will be getting one of these!
Here's the link if you didnt see it:
http://www.thumbsupuk.com/products/USB- ... prodid=157
Here's the link if you didnt see it:
http://www.thumbsupuk.com/products/USB- ... prodid=157
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Comment by Leonardo
Apr 3, 2007
Good heavens, Ryan, soon you'll have to set up a Tacky Transformers Merchandise Forum!
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Comment by Maldroth
Apr 3, 2007
tacky true but I may have to get one though it depends on how hard it is to wash.
It will make my non-TF fans groan when they see it
It will make my non-TF fans groan when they see it
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Heck yeah, it's gonna be 1984 all over again.
Comment by Jaw Crusher
Apr 3, 2007
Leonardo wrote:Good heavens, Ryan, soon you'll have to set up a Tacky Transformers Merchandise Forum!
Heck yeah, it's gonna be 1984 all over again.
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Comment by City Commander
Apr 3, 2007
Wheels on my shoes hey? THOSE could be useful...
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Comment by Brakethrough
Apr 3, 2007
Fitting, people have been stepping on Wheelie for decades.
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Comment by Archanubis
Apr 3, 2007
I've never understood the attraction of a light-up shirt. 
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Comment by Optimus747
Apr 3, 2007
^ They help you keep your virginity.
That Optimus one looks cool, but I'll probably just get the Autobot logo one.
That Optimus one looks cool, but I'll probably just get the Autobot logo one.
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Comment by Thanatos Prime
Apr 3, 2007
Oh, thought it may have been reveiwed (even though that doesn't make sense...)
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Comment by Liege Evilmus
Apr 3, 2007
"Transformers gets a thumbs up"
I just gotta say "DUH" in general
I just gotta say "DUH" in general
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Comment by GrimSqueaker
Apr 5, 2007
Light up t-shirts would be awesum for clubing!
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Oh boy, more TF related stuff, don't these people think that the toys are enough 
Comment by Powersurge
Apr 5, 2007
Oh boy, more TF related stuff, don't these people think that the toys are enough
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Don't pretend that you don't want Transformers The Movie Spaghetti Shapes in Tomato Sauce.
Comment by Leonardo
Apr 5, 2007
Powersurge wrote::roll: Oh boy, more TF related stuff, don't these people think that the toys are enough
Don't pretend that you don't want Transformers The Movie Spaghetti Shapes in Tomato Sauce.
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I'm not going to spend money on a brand can of Spaghetti for a few bucks when i can buy a home brand for less than NZ$1
And yes i know your pulling my leg.
Though i don't even like canned Spaghetti, I'm a Baked Beans man myself.
Comment by Powersurge
Apr 5, 2007
Leonardo wrote:Powersurge wrote::roll: Oh boy, more TF related stuff, don't these people think that the toys are enough
Don't pretend that you don't want Transformers The Movie Spaghetti Shapes in Tomato Sauce.
I'm not going to spend money on a brand can of Spaghetti for a few bucks when i can buy a home brand for less than NZ$1
And yes i know your pulling my leg.
Though i don't even like canned Spaghetti, I'm a Baked Beans man myself.
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How about Baked Beans shaped like Protoform Comet modes?
TF Movie Spaghetti Shapes would be some of the most intricate spagehtti shapes known to humankind.
Comment by Leonardo
Apr 5, 2007
Powersurge wrote:Leonardo wrote:Powersurge wrote::roll: Oh boy, more TF related stuff, don't these people think that the toys are enough
Don't pretend that you don't want Transformers The Movie Spaghetti Shapes in Tomato Sauce.
I'm not going to spend money on a brand can of Spaghetti for a few bucks when i can buy a home brand for less than NZ$1
And yes i know your pulling my leg.
Though i don't even like canned Spaghetti, I'm a Baked Beans man myself.
How about Baked Beans shaped like Protoform Comet modes?
TF Movie Spaghetti Shapes would be some of the most intricate spagehtti shapes known to humankind.
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Would you really want to eat something that resembles movie Starscreams face?
I suppose they could have faction symbol shapes, that might work.
Comment by Uncrazzimatic
Apr 5, 2007
Leonardo wrote:Powersurge wrote:Leonardo wrote:Powersurge wrote::roll: Oh boy, more TF related stuff, don't these people think that the toys are enough
Don't pretend that you don't want Transformers The Movie Spaghetti Shapes in Tomato Sauce.
I'm not going to spend money on a brand can of Spaghetti for a few bucks when i can buy a home brand for less than NZ$1
And yes i know your pulling my leg.
Though i don't even like canned Spaghetti, I'm a Baked Beans man myself.
How about Baked Beans shaped like Protoform Comet modes?
TF Movie Spaghetti Shapes would be some of the most intricate spagehtti shapes known to humankind.
Would you really want to eat something that resembles movie Starscreams face?
I suppose they could have faction symbol shapes, that might work.
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Heavens, no.
Faction symbols would work, good thinking.
Comment by Leonardo
Apr 5, 2007
Uncrazzimatic wrote:Leonardo wrote:Powersurge wrote:Leonardo wrote:Powersurge wrote::roll: Oh boy, more TF related stuff, don't these people think that the toys are enough
Don't pretend that you don't want Transformers The Movie Spaghetti Shapes in Tomato Sauce.
I'm not going to spend money on a brand can of Spaghetti for a few bucks when i can buy a home brand for less than NZ$1
And yes i know your pulling my leg.
Though i don't even like canned Spaghetti, I'm a Baked Beans man myself.
How about Baked Beans shaped like Protoform Comet modes?
TF Movie Spaghetti Shapes would be some of the most intricate spagehtti shapes known to humankind.
Would you really want to eat something that resembles movie Starscreams face?
Heavens, no.
Faction symbols would work, good thinking.
