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Saturday, February 27, 2010

Nintendo DS War for Cyberton information

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Nintendo DS War for Cyberton information.

Kotaku has posted up an article describing a first hand, hands on look at Transformers War for Cybertron for the Nintendo DS.

The War for Cybertron goes portable in this title developed by Vicarious Visions, and includes a \"partner\" system where players can select two characters and are encouraged to switch between them to progress through the game.

The screen shots show images of Jetfire and Grimlock appearing on this version of the game.

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Friday, February 26, 2010

Titan Publishing launches TRANSFORMERS Comic on iPhone

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Titan Publishing launches TRANSFORMERS Comic on iPhone.

Titan Publications have issues the following press release regarding the launch of their Transformers comic iPhone app.

Titan Publishing launches TRANSFORMERS Comic on iPhone!

Following the global success of the Wallace & Gromit iPhone comic app, Titan Publishing is proud to announce the arrival of its first TRANSFORMERS iPhone comic.


Launching today, 26 February, and based on Hasbro¹s TRANSFORMERS brand, each TRANSFORMERS comic download includes an awesome action packed story and is bursting with fun facts and trivia about the characters, movies and comics!


The digital comic is free and can be downloaded for iPhone by visiting
www.titanpublishing.com/digital or the app store (comics are available in the UK and EIRE only.)

The first download includes Å'OPTIMUS PRIME¹, a story written by TRANSFORMERS

legend Simon Furman and featuring artwork by fan favourite Geoff Senior (Judge Dredd, 2000AD, Dr Who and Dragons Claws).

TRANSFORMERS Comic writer, Simon Furman said \"
TRANSFORMERS on your iPhone - wow! It\'s a simply incredible chance for fans of the warring \'ROBOTS IN
DISGUSE\' to experience incredible stories that expand upon and underpin the incredible movie universe. The stories, written by me and drawn by a host of
old and new TRANSFORMERS artists, bring the movie characters to life as never before, and now they can be seen as never before! So get ready for
tales of CYBERTRON and Earth that spotlight your favourite characters... and probably a few you know only by name... beamed direct to your iPhone.
\"

TRANSFORMERS Comic #1 is available to download for FREE on iPhone via
www.titanpublishing.com/digital.There¹ll be more TRANSFORMERS comic stories released over the coming weeks
so check back soon!


Find out more at www.titanpublishing.com/digital­


The first issue of the comic features a story about Optimus Prime trying to survive an assassination attempt aftre he tries to send the Allspark into space.­

Transformers 3 to film in Chicago and Moscow

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers 3 to film in Chicago and Moscow.

Nelson has updated Michael Bay\'s blog with the following announcement

\"Spoke with Michael today and got some little info on TF3: there will be big action sequences shot in Chicago and Moscow this time around.

Also, Mike will match the amount raised by the TF2 DVD/Blu-ray sales for the Make A Wish Foundation.

Stay tuned
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Transformers War For Cybertron - In game trailer

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers War For Cybertron - In game trailer.

As promised the first in-game trailer for the upcoming Transformers: War For Cybertron video game has now been released.  You can view the trailer below.­

Credit to Game Trailers­ for the video

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Figure King and Dengeki Hobby Round-up

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Figure King and Dengeki Hobby Round-up.

The latest issues of Figure King and Dengeki Hobby are out, we\'ll add scans later) but basically the issues have more articles on Transformers Animated, have details on the e-Hobby exclusive MP Ghost of Starscream toy which will be out in July, Human Allianance Mudflap and Simmons are shown as are some of the NEST2 toys and that is basically it

More images of Masterpiece Ghost of Starscream

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called More images of Masterpiece Ghost of Starscream.

TakaraTomy have updated their website with images of the upcoming  Masterpiece Ghost of Starscream figure. Images include the stand, missiles all other accessory (except Doctor Arkeville). Click here to videw his product page.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Transformers Comic 2.10 - On Sale 25 February!

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers Comic 2.10 - On Sale 25 February!.

Titan Magazines have sent us the following release and images for the latest issue of the UK Transformers comic book.

Transformers Comic 2.10 - On Sale 25 February!
Check out the latest issue of Transformers Comic for action-packed features, games, puzzles, competitions and lots more! Issue 2.10 also includes \'Bring me the head of Optimus Prime\', a fantastic 8-page comic story written by Robin Etherington and featuring art from Jon Davis-Hunt. Find out more on the story from the synopsis below and check out the sneak peeks attached!

Bring me the Head of Optimus Prime!
Deep in the heart of Montana, in a wild forest region, a private militia force has executed a daring plan â€" the capture and imprisonment of Optimus Prime.  They are led by Tyler ‘Trophy’ White, a dangerous hunter with a passion for killing, stuffing and mounting rare animals and now obsessed with adding a Cybertronian skull to his macabre collection. Under his orders a small commando group launched an attack upon the Malmstrom Air Force Base, near Montana Falls, in order to acquire an NNEMP (non-nuclear electromagnetic bomb). The attack was made to look like the work of the Decepticons and enough damage was caused to attract the attention of the Autobots and roll his plan into action!­

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Tuesday, February 23, 2010

NPD UK Toy Sales Charts for December 2009

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called NPD UK Toy Sales Charts for December 2009.

­Its that time to bring you the latest NPD toy sales charts for the UK.  This month we can also bring you the charts for the whole of 2009. Overall Hasbro can be very pleased with Transformers, though not as strong as 2007 the line features in all four charts as was also back up to number three in the monthly \"toy property chart\".

The top five properties within the UK for December 2009 were:

  1. Ben 10
  2. Star Wars
  3. Transformers
  4. Thomas and Friends
  5. Peppa Pig


UK December 2009 (£ Sales Value)

  1. KidiZoom Camara - VTech
  2. Go Go Hamster Packs - Character Options
  3. First Steps Babywalker - VTech
  4. Transformers Movie Deluxe - Hasbro
  5. Bop It - Hasbro
  6. Monopoly - Hasbro
  7. The Logo Game - Drumond Park
  8. Monopoly City - Hasbro
  9. Star Wars Clone Walker And Droid Assortment - Lego
  10. Baby Annabell 2009 White - ZAPF Creation


UK December 2009 (Unit Sales - Volume)

  1. Match Attax Cards - Topps
  2. Hot Wheels Basic Car Assortment - Mattel
  3. Transformers 2 Movie Legends Assortment - Hasbro
  4. Ben 10 Alien Force 10cm Figures - Bandai
  5. Go Go Hamster Packs Assortment - Character Options
  6. Transformers Movie Deluxe Figures - Hasbro
  7. Star Wars CLone Walker And Droid Assortment - Lego
  8. LP Gets the pets - Hasbro
  9. Bionicle 2HY Cans 20009 - Lego
  10. Play Doh Single Tub Assortment - Hasbro


UK 2009 Year Sales (£­Value)

  1. Kidizoom Camera - VTech
  2. First Steps Baby Walker - VTech
  3. Ben 10 Alien Force 10 CM Figures - Bandai
  4. Star Wars Clone Walker And Droid - Lego
  5. Transformers Movie Deluxe Figures - Hasbro
  6. Bakugan Starter Pack - Spin Master UK
  7. Hot Wheels Basic Car Assortment - Mattel
  8. Smart Trike Plus Girls - Mookie Toys
  9. Ben 10 Alien Force 15CM DNA Figures - Bandai
  10. Ben 10 Ultimate Omnitrix - Bandai


UK 2009 Year Sales (Unit Volume)

  1. Hot Wheels Basic Car Assortment - Mattel
  2. Match Attax Cards - Topps
  3. Ben 10 Alien Force 10cm Figures - Bandai
  4. Cars Vehicle Assortment - Mattel
  5. Transformers 2 Movie Legends Assortment - Hasbro
  6. GoGos III Explorer Pack - Magic Box
  7. Bakugan Booster Pack - Spin Master UK
  8. LPS Get The Pets - Hasbro
  9. Play Doh Single Tub - Hasbro
  10. GoGos CB Evolution Booster - Martomagic

First War For Cybertron Gameplay trailer coming this week

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called First War For Cybertron Gameplay trailer coming this week.

Geoff Keighley, host of Spike TV\'s GTTV (Game Trailers Television) has announced via his twitter page that they will have the worlds first \"gameplay trailer\" for the upcoming Transformers: War for Cybertron video game on this weeks show which airs within the US.  Expect the trailer on YouTube and other online video sites within an hour of the airing.

Credit to Seibertron.com

Monday, February 22, 2010

Three new Japanese hobby magazine image galleries

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Three new Japanese hobby magazine image galleries.

­I have uploaded some new Japanese hobby magazine galleries this morning. You can find galleries of both the Feb and March 2010 issues of Dengeki Hobby as well as the March issue of Hyper Hobby Magazine. All some some Transformers figures shown within them. The March issue of Hyber Hobby actually includes their \"Top 10 Toys for 2009\" lists, of which Transformers has three figures appear in the list for top robot toys. RA01 Optimus Prime at number 5, RA-24 Buster Optimus Prime at number 8 and Disney Label Mickey Mouse at number 10.

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Hyper Hobby 2010-03
(120 images)

Transformers to be a part of planned South Koreas planned Robotland

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers to be a part of planned South Koreas planned Robotland.

Thanks to the Indonesian based Transformers fan site TF-Indonesian.net for letting us know that Paramount Pictures are one of the partners support the planned development of Robotland a robot theme park.  Why is this Transformers news, well specifically because Paramount are only mentioned due to Transformers.  A Transformers Hall is mentioned under as one of the Robot Challenger Displays.  \"Robot Character Hall: Exhibitions and products relating to robot characters from movies and cartoons. >> Astroball Hall, Transformers Hall, Star Wars Robot Hall etc.\"

You can find some artist impressions of the planned designs here but it certainly looks like a very interesting concept.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

More news delays

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called More news delays.

Just to give you a heads up on why the news page hasn\'t been updated over the last few days,  Dave contracted the Norovirus on Wednesday evening, with Steve catching on Friday afternoon.

Due to the contiguous nature of the virus we\'ve basically done nothing since catching the virus.

Good news is the worst seems to be past, 60 hours, though Steve won\'t in in the al clear until Tuesday, so we hope to get back to the regular updates during the week.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Mangohero\'s Transformers shop

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Mangohero\'s Transformers shop.

As you may or may not be aware Mangohero recently lost his website due to a webhost closing their service.

Mangohero (as well as being a longtime member of the messageboard), is one of the oldest and most respected best known UK traders. Thankfully he was able to salvage a older version which had been mirrored elsewhere (without their knowledge) and I am very happy to announce that he has reopened with a new URL:

http://www.mangohero.f-t-l.net/

So if you have the old site bookmarked please update to the new URL.

And if you\'ve never heard of them, have a quick look through their infamous unknown parts list and see if you recognise anything:

http://www.mangohero.f-t-l.net/unknown.html

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Image Scans from the March issues of TV Boy and TV Magazine

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Image Scans from the March issues of TV Boy and TV Magazine.

We have created two new image gallery mirrors this time containing some scans that ModXToys produced from the March issues of the Japanese magazines TV Boy and TV Magazine.  TV Magazine did not contain and Transformers specific content but TV Boy had a two page article on Transformers Animated.

Monday, February 15, 2010

Amazon Japan updated with images of Alternity Seekers and Disney Label Buzz Lightyear

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Amazon Japan updated with images of Alternity Seekers and Disney Label Buzz Lightyear.

­Amazon Japan have updated their product listing of Alternity Starscream, Skywarp as well as Disney Label Buzz Lightyear with actual images of the products.  Click the links to check them out.

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Welcome to the year of Tigatron!

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Welcome to the year of Tigatron!.

Today is the first day of the new Chinese year, so we\'d like to wish everyone a happy and prosperous year.  This year is the year of the tiger and not just any tiger but the metal tiger, hence the headline of this news story, and so to commemorate here are some handy links to our Tigatron related image galleries.

­\"Beast ­­­

Official Hasbro Images of 2010 Toys

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Official Hasbro Images of 2010 Toys.

Hasbro have sent out a release containing images of the toys that were shown at the US toy fair.  You can view our gallery here.

Saturday, February 13, 2010

News from the US Toy Fair

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called News from the US Toy Fair.

The US Toy Fair is on at the moment with the same figures on display that were shown at both the British and Nurnberg Toy Fairs, the main difference is that the US one normally allows photographs as well as being easier for non-toy trade people to get in.

The Allspark.com are in attendance and have been tweeting away with some information on what is going on, so here is a summary

Transformers: Hunt For The Decepticons (subline)
Legends class Ravage, Rampage, Sandstorm (a Beachcomber repaint), Hubcap (a 1950s roadster), Brimstone (a green with blue flames chopper styled motorcycle), Insecticon (the bug from Revenge of the Fallen that went looking for Sam).
Battle blade Bumblebee, a deluxe size toy with a new mold.
Jetblade, a blue and white repaint of Dirge
A new Sideswipe with red flames on the bonnet.
Hailstorm, a missile charrier with 8 firing missiles.
Elita-1 (the third \"arcee\" motorcycle).  Instructions will be released online to say how to combine them).
Forest Battle Optimus Prime.  Has battle damage and comes with hoos on his hands.
Battle Ops Bumblebee is actually 2 inches taller than the leader class figure.
Human Alliance Jazz with Lennox.  Jazz\'s gun turns into a motorcycle for Lennox to use.

\"Transformers Generations\" is the new name for Universe, i.e a line of deluxes that they can thrown anything into.
First up its announced that the Henkei Thrust toy will be released in that line.
A triple changer called Darkmount is the second \"Generations\" toy. He was originally to be called Straxus but they couldn\'t register the name.  He\'s big, blue, with an axe.  According to the Allspark, his head is spot on.

Power Core Combiner news
The 5 pack is called Bombshock but with a group name of the Combaticons, no names were shown but there was a tank and missile launcher.
The scout figures from the two packs can replace the 5 pack torso in the combination.
Leadfoot somes with Pinpoint.
The Aerialbots are called Skyburst.
There is an Autobot race car team as well as Constructicons.

Masterpiece Grimlock will be release in the original Japanese colour scheme, but with the crown from the 2nd release.

The SDCC exclusive will be Blaster with Steeljaw, Ramhorn and Eject

Reason for lack of recent updates

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Reason for lack of recent updates.

As you have no doubt noticed the number of updates to this website other than news has slowed right down over the last 6 months.  This has been primarily due to work commitments but has also been affected by some other web projects of ours that needed initial development work.  Its not al bad new though, as work has also slowly begun on the re-developing this website from the ground up. This will be a slow processes and will result in an entirely new code base include re-vamped back-end database and scripts.

We were not, and still are not, planning to pause updating Transformers At The Moon during the redevelopment so you will find some new galleries and content being added just as soon as our \"day jobs\" calm down a little.  We thank you for baring with us during this time, but we can assure that this this site is in no ways winding down, more the opposite.

Steve
Site developer and co-founder

Hasbro issue pre US toyfair release

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Hasbro issue pre US toyfair release.

Hasbro have issued the following press release.

HASBRO’S TRANSFORMERS BRAND EXPANDS “MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE” UNIVERSE IN 2010 WITH NEW TOYS THAT CAPTURE THE EXCITEMENT AND
EXPAND THE ENTERTAINMENT OF THE ICONIC PROPERTY

New BATTLE OPS BUMBLEBEE Action Figure and POWER CORE COMBINER Expression
Lead New Introductions For The Innovative And Popular Toy Line

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (February 12, 2010) â€" On the heels of launching 2009’s largest grossing movie and in anticipation of the next installment in 2011, the TRANSFORMERS brand from Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) ramps up the play in 2010 with new offerings that build on the energy and excitement from the brand’s history and blockbuster film franchise. Featuring over-the-top action figures, unique role-play items and innovative twists on the TRANSFORMERS brand signature play pattern, the 2010 lineup offers dozens of toys, two exciting promotions and an expansive worldwide licensing program across all major categories to satisfy and excite the brand’s ever-expanding fan base.

This spring the AUTOBOTS, the heroic protectors of Earth, need help from their human allies in the N.E.S.T. GLOBAL ALLIANCE as the planet continues to face threats from the evil DECEPTICONS. Hasbro is inviting kids and fans to join the alliance through a special promotion that is currently underway. By collecting three stickers included in specially marked TRANSFORMERS products, kids and fans can join the N.E.S.T. GLOBAL ALLIANCE and mail away for a special edition RAVAGE figure not available anywhere else. The promotion requires a payment of $4.95 for shipping and handling charges to receive the special edition figure and the offer is good while supplies last. Requests must be postmarked by April 30 and received by May 14. Then, in the fall, kids can ‘live’ the TRANSFORMERS adventure as the “Hunt for the DECEPTICONS” promotion begins. Look for exciting details about this interactive promotion later in the year.

If fans can’t wait until 2011 for the next TRANSFORMERS movie they can watch online webisodes of “Cyber Missions,” featuring new TRANSFORMERS adventures. “Cyber Missions” finds the AUTOBOTS working with humans in the N.E.S.T. global alliance to defend Earth against the revenge-seeking DECEPTICONS. There will be 12 webisodes total which began airing online at www.TRANSFORMERS.com in early January and new webisodes will continue to air throughout the year.
BUMBLEBEE continues to be one of the most popular TRANSFORMERS heroes as he acts as both a defender and a warrior for good. The new BATTLE OPS BUMBLEBEE action figure continues to push the boundaries of TRANSFORMERS toy innovation and showcases two sides of BUMBLEBEE with features unique to each of these roles. For example, when serving as a guardian, BUMBLEBEE features more playful phrases along with authentic engine sounds and lights. Then, when converted into battle mode, BATTLE OPS BUMBLEBEE has missile launchers that pop out, a converting plasma cannon that lights up, and phrases that change to reflect his battle personality.

Expanding upon the essence of DEVASTATOR â€" a robot built by combining multiple construction vehicles â€" the TRANSFORMERS brand unveils the new POWER CORE COMBINERS expression that redefines the magic of combination play. The toys deliver an interchangeable system of robots, vehicles and weapons that escalates the level of fun and increases the number of robots within a child’s TRANSFORMERS toy universe.

For those wanting to engage in heroic AUTOBOT role play, the TRANSFORMERS line offers new items including the OPTIMUS PRIME CYBER SWORD toy which features lights, battle and conversion sounds, as well as key phrases from OPTIMUS PRIME.
And for the youngest AUTOBOT-in-training, the TRANSFORMERS brand unveils the new ACTIVATORS expression of action figures. Designed with the youngest TRANSFORMERS fans in mind, ACTIVATORS toys feature easier conversion from vehicle to robot modes than traditional TRANSFORMERS figures and are available in popular characters such as OPTIMUS PRIME, BUMBLEBEE and MEGATRON.
For more information about TRANSFORMERS promotions and products, consumers can visit www.TRANSFORMERS.com.

Highlights of new TRANSFORMERS products available in 2010 include:
TRANSFORMERS ACTION FIGURES
(Approximate retail price: DELUXE Scale $12.99; VOYAGER Scale $19.99; Leader Scale $44.99; Ages 5 & up; Available: Spring 2010)
For more than 25 years, TRANSFORMERS action figures have been known as “ROBOTS IN DISGUISE,” providing fans with the enjoyment of converting incredibly detailed, realistically styled vehicles into awesome battling alien robots. In 2010, Hasbro is offering a wide variety of all-new versions of fan-favorite characters, including OPTIMUS PRIME, BUMBLEBEE, MEGATRON and STARSCREAM in an array of scales: DELUXE, VOYAGER (larger scale), and LEADER (largest scale and includes lights and sounds).

TRANSFORMERS BATTLE OPS BUMBLEBEE Action Figure
(Approximate retail price: $59.99; Ages 5 & up; Available: Fall 2010)
The all-new BATTLE OPS BUMBLEBEE action figure is ready for battle! This large-scale figure truly shows fans the AUTOBOT hero’s personality, both as a protector of Earth and a warrior against the evil DECEPTICONS. With two distinct modes â€" Battle and Guardian â€" BATTLE OPS BUMBLEBEE features a variety of electronic sounds and lights, accompanied by a converting plasma cannon.

TRANSFORMERS POWER CORE COMBINERS
The TRANSFORMERS POWER CORE COMBINERS introduce fans to an all-new assortment of figures that expand on the classic play pattern of the popular “ROBOTS IN DISGUISE.” This new expression of figures combine with one another, in dozens of variations, to create a wide variety of larger COMBINER robots, with each figure serving as various body parts and weapons. Available in 2-packs and 5-packs.

• TRANSFORMERS POWER CORE COMBINERS 2-Pack
(Approximate retail price: $9.99; Ages 5 & up; Available: Fall 2010)
The TRANSFORMERS POWER CORE COMBINERS 2-Pack includes one SCOUT scale TRANSFORMERS figure and one MINI-CON scale figure. The SCOUT scale figure features a ‘robot’ mode and a ‘vehicle’ mode. The MINI-CON scale figure has four modes: ‘robot’ mode, robot weapon, vehicle weapon and Power-up Armor for combining with the central SCOUT scale figure in both robot and vehicle mode. 2-Pack figures are interchangeable with 5-Pack figures.

• TRANSFORMERS POWER CORE COMBINERS 5-Pack
(Approximate retail price: $19.99; Ages 5 & up; Available: Fall 2010)
The TRANSFORMERS POWER CORE COMBINERS 5-Pack features teams of TRANSFORMERS characters that can combine together to form one large TRANSFORMERS figure. Each team consists of one SCOUT scale figure and four LEGENDS scale vehicles. The SCOUT scale figure features one ‘vehicle’ mode and two ‘robot’ modes and each of the LEGENDS scale vehicles can plug into the specially marked ports on the central SCOUT scale figure to instantaneously convert into an arm or leg using auto-conversion technology. All figures can be swapped out with one another to form multiple different combinations and new figures. 5-Pack figures are interchangeable with 2-Pack figures.

TRANSFORMERS ACTIVATORS
(Approximate retail price: $7.99; Ages 4 & up; Available: Spring 2010)
TRANSFORMERS ACTIVATORS toys, a new expression within the TRANSFOMERS toy line, feature conversion from vehicle to robot modes that’s easier than traditional TRANSFORMERS figures. Designed with the younger child in mind, conversion is triggered by pressing the AUTOBOT or DECEPTICON shield located on the figure and require only a few steps to fully change modes. TRANSFORMERS ACTIVATORS figures feature popular characters including BUMBLEBEE, OPTIMUS PRIME and MEGATRON.

TRANSFORMERS OPTIMUS PRIME CYBER SWORD
(Approximate retail price: $19.99; Ages 4 & up; Available: Fall 2010)
The TRANSFORMERS OPTIMUS PRIME CYBER SWORD allows kids to role play just like the fearless leader of the AUTOBOTS and reenact their favorite battle scenes. Kids will enjoy its electronic lights, battle and conversion sounds, as well as key movie phrases.

ACTION FLEET TRANSFORMERS BUMBLEBEE BATTLE TRACK Set
(Ages 4 & Up; Approximate Retail Price: $19.99; Available: Fall 2010)
Created specifically for the ACTION FLEET TRANSFORMERS line of mini-vehicles, kids can join the adventure and help BUMBLEBEE and OPTIMUS PRIME defeat the evil MEGATRON by racing to victory with the new ACTION FLEET TRANSFORMERS BATTLE TRACK set. The glory of winning depends on your skill; launch the BUMBLEBEE mini-vehicle, exclusive to this track set, at the correct time and send it crashing into MEGATRON who will crumble in defeat. Introduced in 2009, TRANSFORMERS mini-vehicles feature the robot version of characters unique to the TRANSFORMERS universe on the underside of each non-converting vehicle for easy identification.

ACTION FLEET TRANSFORMERS STEALTH FORCE OPTIMUS PRIME Vehicle
(Ages 4 & Up; Approximate Retail Price: $24.99; Available: Fall 2010)
Featuring electronic lights and sounds, motorized conversions and firing projectiles, kids can “bring to life” the epic TRANSFORMERS battle with this new vehicle from the ACTION FLEET TRANSFORMERS line. For covert combat, watch as select parts of this OPTIMUS PRIME semi-truck vehicle convert with the touch of a button to reveal stealth mode weaponry hidden inside to battle the evil DECEPTICONS like no other vehicle available.

About HASBRO
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) is a worldwide leader in children’s and family leisure time products and services with a rich portfolio of brands and entertainment properties that provides some of the highest quality and most recognizable play and recreational experiences in the world. As a brand-driven, consumer-focused global company, Hasbro brings to market a range of toys, games and licensed products, from traditional to high-tech and digital, under such powerful brand names as TRANSFORMERS, PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, CRANIUM and WIZARDS OF THE COAST. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com . © 2010 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 

Friday, February 12, 2010

Auto Assembly Team Quiz

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Auto Assembly Team Quiz.

KalelPrime has dropped by our message board to talk about the \"Team Quiz\" that will take part at this years Auto Assembly, here is what he had to say:

\"This year at Auto Assembly we will be hosting our own team quiz that will be running all weekend.

If anyone is interested and will be attending the convention this year then below is what we are looking for.

1) Teams of four are required to enter.
2) All team members must be available all weekend.
3) We require that you submit your team name and list of all four members in advance with your registration numbers to moonbase2cast@googlemail.com

May the best team win\"

TakaraTomy Website Update with Disney Label Images

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called TakaraTomy Website Update with Disney Label Images.

TakaraTomy have updated their Generation One website with a page introducing the two Disney Label Donald Duck figures (normal.colours and monochrome colours)

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Tyrese Gibson confirms his own return for Transformers 3

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Tyrese Gibson confirms his own return for Transformers 3.

In a Tweet Tyrese Gibson has stated that he will return as Sgt Epps in Transformers 3.

\"Yes I will for sure be in Transformers 3.. Get Ready!! Epps is here to STAY!! \"

Monday, February 08, 2010

Transformers Generation One - Action Master Kick-Off with Turbo Pack

Transformers are alien robots of a popular Hasbro toy line and its spin-offs.
Transformers: G1, includes both the animated television series The Transformers and the Marvel Comics comic-book series of the same name, which is further divided into Japanese and British spin-offs, respectively. Sequels followed, such as the Generation 2 comic book and Beast Wars TV series which became its own mini-universe. Generation 1 characters underwent two reboots with Dreamwave in 2002 and IDW Publishing in 2006. There have been other incarnations of the story based on different toy lines during the 2000s. The first was the Robots in Disguise series, followed by three shows that consist of the "Unicron Trilogy" (consisting of Armada, Energon, and Cybertron). A live-action film was also released in 2007 and a sequel has since been released in 2009, again distinct from previous incarnations, while the Transformers Animated series merged concepts from the G1 story-arc and the 2007 live-action film.

The Transformer Toys.co.uk website contains over 2,000 transformers toy imaget galleries one of which is Transformers Generation One - Action Master Kick-Off with Turbo Pack which you can view by clicking the link.

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Transformers Generation One - Action Master Skyfall with Top Heavy

Micromaster Collection was a small Transformers toyline released by Takara which ran from 2002 to 2003. It consisted entirely of reissues and redecos of the Micromaster six-combiner teams originally created for Return of Convoy and Operation Combination, plus the Multiforce from Victory. The time-and-space-bending story of the series, told through six short prose excerpts printed on the pack-in fliers which came with the toys, was set in the Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity, and placed its action in the early 1980s prior to the awakening of the Autobots and Decepticons aboard the Ark.

For fans, Micromaster Collection is probably second-best known for being the first time any of the individual components of the combiner forms were given bios with complete personality writeups, over a decade after their original releases. (It is likely best known, of course, for inexpensively reissuing toys whose original versions commanded high prices on the secondary market due to their relative obscurity.)

The Transformer Toys.co.uk website contains over 2,000 transformers toy imaget galleries one of which is Transformers Generation One - Action Master Skyfall with Top Heavy which you can view by clicking the link.

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Transformers Generation One - Action Master Inferno with Hydro-Pack

The first Transformers toys were created from the different transforming robot toylines from Takara, notably the Diaclone and Micro Change (Microman) series. Hasbro acquired the rights to sell them in the United States but, instead of selling them under their original names, they were rebranded as "The Transformers." The first two years consisted primarily of reusing the Diaclone/Micro Change molds. Some of the models from the Diaclone line still have the pilot's seat in their design. The tagline to the Transformers is, "More Than Meets The Eye!" The earliest toys had some parts made of die-cast metal, which were eventually phased out.

It is worth noting that the line was released as "The Transformers" in the USA, Canada and the UK in 1984 but Takara was still marketing Diaclone at least during 1984. Hence in Japan "The Transformers" did not debut under that brand till 1985, when the line was also rolled out to the majority of the rest of the world between Takara and Hasbro. Hasbro Europe still will not accept, however, that the range was released in the UK in 1984, not even with evidence such as Argos 1984 catalogues containing the range, the UK comic launching in September 1984 or even the 1984 Transformers product catalogue produced by "Hasbro Industries (UK) Ltd, Wokingham." It is thought that Hasbro Europe as it now stands did not come into existence till 1985, hence no records of Transformers sales in 1984. UK Transformers toys were sold in identical boxes to those of their American counterparts up until around 1998/9 when the range started to have UK exclusives

The Transformer Toys.co.uk website contains over 2,000 transformers toy imaget galleries one of which is Transformers Generation One - Action Master Inferno with Hydro-Pack which you can view by clicking the link.

[tags transformers, transformers toy galleries, Transformers Generation One - Action Master Inferno with Hydro-Pack]

Transformers Generation One - Slingshot

I thought I'd let you know about another Transformers Toys image gallery at my favourite transformers fan site, Transformers At The Moon. Transformers At The Moon is one of Europes largest Transformers fan websites that was created back in October 1999 and has been running ever since. We website is run by two Transformers toy collectors often referred to as the Transformers Twins. The pair have features on UK television, in newspapers and magazines and even on DVDs. Over the years they have worked with Paramount Pictures, Titan Publications, Nick Toons, Madman Entertainment, Metrodome and various other Transformers License holders.

The Transformer Toys.co.uk website contains over 2,000 transformers toy imaget galleries one of which is Transformers Generation One - Slingshot which you can view by clicking the link.

[tags transformers, transformers toy galleries, Transformers Generation One - Slingshot]

Transformers Generation One - Blades

As some of you know I am a big Transformers fan and so I thought I would share some photographs of one of the toys from my collection with you all.

The Transformer Toys.co.uk website contains over 2,000 transformers toy imaget galleries one of which is Transformers Generation One - Blades which you can view by clicking the link.

[tags transformers, transformers toy galleries, Transformers Generation One - Blades]

Transformers Generation One - Silverbolt

Transformers are alien robots of a popular Hasbro toy line and its spin-offs.
Transformers: G1, includes both the animated television series The Transformers and the Marvel Comics comic-book series of the same name, which is further divided into Japanese and British spin-offs, respectively. Sequels followed, such as the Generation 2 comic book and Beast Wars TV series which became its own mini-universe. Generation 1 characters underwent two reboots with Dreamwave in 2002 and IDW Publishing in 2006. There have been other incarnations of the story based on different toy lines during the 2000s. The first was the Robots in Disguise series, followed by three shows that consist of the "Unicron Trilogy" (consisting of Armada, Energon, and Cybertron). A live-action film was also released in 2007 and a sequel has since been released in 2009, again distinct from previous incarnations, while the Transformers Animated series merged concepts from the G1 story-arc and the 2007 live-action film.

The Transformer Toys.co.uk website contains over 2,000 transformers toy imaget galleries one of which is Transformers Generation One - Silverbolt which you can view by clicking the link.

[tags transformers, transformers toy galleries, Transformers Generation One - Silverbolt]

Japanese Beast Wars - Tigatron

I thought I'd let you know about another Transformers Toys image gallery at my favourite transformers fan site, Transformers At The Moon. Transformers At The Moon is one of Europes largest Transformers fan websites that was created back in October 1999 and has been running ever since. We website is run by two Transformers toy collectors often referred to as the Transformers Twins. The pair have features on UK television, in newspapers and magazines and even on DVDs. Over the years they have worked with Paramount Pictures, Titan Publications, Nick Toons, Madman Entertainment, Metrodome and various other Transformers License holders.

The Transformer Toys.co.uk website contains over 2,000 transformers toy imaget galleries one of which is Japanese Beast Wars - Tigatron which you can view by clicking the link.

[tags transformers, transformers toy galleries, Japanese Beast Wars - Tigatron]

Japanese Beast Wars - Howlinger

As some of you know I am a big Transformers fan and so I thought I would share some photographs of one of the toys from my collection with you all.

The Transformer Toys.co.uk website contains over 2,000 transformers toy imaget galleries one of which is Japanese Beast Wars - Howlinger which you can view by clicking the link.

[tags transformers, transformers toy galleries, Japanese Beast Wars - Howlinger]

Beast Wars - Rhinox

Micromaster Collection was a small Transformers toyline released by Takara which ran from 2002 to 2003. It consisted entirely of reissues and redecos of the Micromaster six-combiner teams originally created for Return of Convoy and Operation Combination, plus the Multiforce from Victory. The time-and-space-bending story of the series, told through six short prose excerpts printed on the pack-in fliers which came with the toys, was set in the Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity, and placed its action in the early 1980s prior to the awakening of the Autobots and Decepticons aboard the Ark.

For fans, Micromaster Collection is probably second-best known for being the first time any of the individual components of the combiner forms were given bios with complete personality writeups, over a decade after their original releases. (It is likely best known, of course, for inexpensively reissuing toys whose original versions commanded high prices on the secondary market due to their relative obscurity.)

The Transformer Toys.co.uk website contains over 2,000 transformers toy imaget galleries one of which is Beast Wars - Rhinox which you can view by clicking the link.

[tags transformers, transformers toy galleries, Beast Wars - Rhinox]

Tony Todd (VA The Fallen) to return in Transformers 3

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Tony Todd (VA The Fallen) to return in Transformers 3.

Thanks to ­Den of Geek­ for posting an interview with Tony Todd, voice of The Fallen in which he confirms that he will be back in Transformers 3 - though either just as a look back to the past (as The Fallen) or as a new character.

­ Are you involved in Transformers 3 do you think?
Yes.

Definitely?
You want to quote me? What I was told last month, yes. But that\'s Hollywood!

Is there anything you can tell us about it? It\'s got to be worth a try.
No! There\'s more of it! [Laughs, starts thumping desk and making explosion sound effects]. Something along those lines!

It must be fun to do?
I felt like a big kid. When Michael Bay called me, I\'d worked with him before on The Rock, and he called me and said, \"Tony, I might have something for you.\" I said, \"Okay, you haven\'t called me in ten years!\" He said, \"I\'ve been busy!\" I said, \"I\'ve been busy too Michael, glad we could make our schedules match!\"

So he brings me and he\'s got this enormous computer bank with these half-finished robots, and it looks like a little bit of animation, drawings, black and whites, finished stuff. I can see the joy in him, because he\'s a big kid with a director\'s set. And he\'s got robots, 250 people working for him, and he\'s saying, \"You see this, you see that, you\'re going to take over the world.\" I\'m watching this man showing me, and I\'m like, \" Do you want me to do it like that, or do you want my interpretation of it?

Transformers Super Collection Figures - Act 4 - Pewter Convoy with Communicator

The Transformers is a line of toys produced by the American toy company Hasbro. The Transformers toyline was originally created and produced by Japanese company Takara Tomy (Formerly Takara) and branded as Diaclones and Microman. In 1984, Hasbro bought the distribution rights to the Diaclone and Microman toylines and rebranded them as the Transformers for distribution in North America. Hasbro would go on to buy the entire toy line from Takara shortly after giving them sole ownership of the Transformers toy-line, branding rights, and copyrights, while in exchange, Takara was given the rights to produce the toys and the rights to distribute them in the Japanese market. The premise behind the Transformers toyline is that an individual toy's parts can be shifted about to change it from a vehicle, a device, or an animal, to a robot action figure and back again. The taglines "More Than Meets The Eye" and "Robots In Disguise" reflect this ability.

The Transformer Toys.co.uk website contains over 2,000 transformers toy imaget galleries one of which is Transformers Super Collection Figures - Act 4 - Pewter Convoy with Communicator which you can view by clicking the link.

[tags transformers, transformers toy galleries, Transformers Super Collection Figures - Act 4 - Pewter Convoy with Communicator]

Transformers Super Collection Figures - Act 4 - Pewter Arcee with Pewter Daniel

Transformers are alien robots of a popular Hasbro toy line and its spin-offs.
Transformers: G1, includes both the animated television series The Transformers and the Marvel Comics comic-book series of the same name, which is further divided into Japanese and British spin-offs, respectively. Sequels followed, such as the Generation 2 comic book and Beast Wars TV series which became its own mini-universe. Generation 1 characters underwent two reboots with Dreamwave in 2002 and IDW Publishing in 2006. There have been other incarnations of the story based on different toy lines during the 2000s. The first was the Robots in Disguise series, followed by three shows that consist of the "Unicron Trilogy" (consisting of Armada, Energon, and Cybertron). A live-action film was also released in 2007 and a sequel has since been released in 2009, again distinct from previous incarnations, while the Transformers Animated series merged concepts from the G1 story-arc and the 2007 live-action film.

The Transformer Toys.co.uk website contains over 2,000 transformers toy imaget galleries one of which is Transformers Super Collection Figures - Act 4 - Pewter Arcee with Pewter Daniel which you can view by clicking the link.

[tags transformers, transformers toy galleries, Transformers Super Collection Figures - Act 4 - Pewter Arcee with Pewter Daniel]

Transformers Super Collection Figures - Act 4 - Convoy with Communicator

I thought I'd let you know about another Transformers Toys image gallery at my favourite transformers fan site, Transformers At The Moon. Transformers At The Moon is one of Europes largest Transformers fan websites that was created back in October 1999 and has been running ever since. We website is run by two Transformers toy collectors often referred to as the Transformers Twins. The pair have features on UK television, in newspapers and magazines and even on DVDs. Over the years they have worked with Paramount Pictures, Titan Publications, Nick Toons, Madman Entertainment, Metrodome and various other Transformers License holders.

The Transformer Toys.co.uk website contains over 2,000 transformers toy imaget galleries one of which is Transformers Super Collection Figures - Act 4 - Convoy with Communicator which you can view by clicking the link.

[tags transformers, transformers toy galleries, Transformers Super Collection Figures - Act 4 - Convoy with Communicator]

Sunday, February 07, 2010

Transformers Classics - Rodimus

The Transformers is a line of toys produced by the American toy company Hasbro. The Transformers toyline was originally created and produced by Japanese company Takara Tomy (Formerly Takara) and branded as Diaclones and Microman. In 1984, Hasbro bought the distribution rights to the Diaclone and Microman toylines and rebranded them as the Transformers for distribution in North America. Hasbro would go on to buy the entire toy line from Takara shortly after giving them sole ownership of the Transformers toy-line, branding rights, and copyrights, while in exchange, Takara was given the rights to produce the toys and the rights to distribute them in the Japanese market. The premise behind the Transformers toyline is that an individual toy's parts can be shifted about to change it from a vehicle, a device, or an animal, to a robot action figure and back again. The taglines "More Than Meets The Eye" and "Robots In Disguise" reflect this ability.

The Transformer Toys.co.uk website contains over 2,000 transformers toy imaget galleries one of which is Transformers Classics - Rodimus which you can view by clicking the link.

[tags transformers, transformers toy galleries, Transformers Classics - Rodimus]

Transformers Classics - Optimus Prime

Transformers are alien robots of a popular Hasbro toy line and its spin-offs.
Transformers: G1, includes both the animated television series The Transformers and the Marvel Comics comic-book series of the same name, which is further divided into Japanese and British spin-offs, respectively. Sequels followed, such as the Generation 2 comic book and Beast Wars TV series which became its own mini-universe. Generation 1 characters underwent two reboots with Dreamwave in 2002 and IDW Publishing in 2006. There have been other incarnations of the story based on different toy lines during the 2000s. The first was the Robots in Disguise series, followed by three shows that consist of the "Unicron Trilogy" (consisting of Armada, Energon, and Cybertron). A live-action film was also released in 2007 and a sequel has since been released in 2009, again distinct from previous incarnations, while the Transformers Animated series merged concepts from the G1 story-arc and the 2007 live-action film.

The Transformer Toys.co.uk website contains over 2,000 transformers toy imaget galleries one of which is Transformers Classics - Optimus Prime which you can view by clicking the link.

[tags transformers, transformers toy galleries, Transformers Classics - Optimus Prime]

Transformers Classics - Jetfire

The Transformers toyline is typically divided into two main factions: the heroic Autobots and their opponents, the evil Decepticons (known in Japan as the Cybertrons and Destrons, respectively, except for the live-action franchise). Transformers toys are sold at a number of price points, and various Transformers series utilize unique play features.

The Transformer Toys.co.uk website contains over 2,000 transformers toy imaget galleries one of which is Transformers Classics - Jetfire which you can view by clicking the link.

[tags transformers, transformers toy galleries, Transformers Classics - Jetfire]

Transformers Generation One - Hot Spot

The Transformers toyline is typically divided into two main factions: the heroic Autobots and their opponents, the evil Decepticons (known in Japan as the Cybertrons and Destrons, respectively, except for the live-action franchise). Transformers toys are sold at a number of price points, and various Transformers series utilize unique play features.

The Transformer Toys.co.uk website contains over 2,000 transformers toy imaget galleries one of which is Transformers Generation One - Hot Spot which you can view by clicking the link.

[tags transformers, transformers toy galleries, Transformers Generation One - Hot Spot]

Transformers Generation One - Rewind

As some of you know I am a big Transformers fan and so I thought I would share some photographs of one of the toys from my collection with you all.

The Transformer Toys.co.uk website contains over 2,000 transformers toy imaget galleries one of which is Transformers Generation One - Rewind which you can view by clicking the link.

[tags transformers, transformers toy galleries, Transformers Generation One - Rewind]

Transformers Generation One - Steeljaw

As some of you know I am a big Transformers fan and so I thought I would share some photographs of one of the toys from my collection with you all.

The Transformer Toys.co.uk website contains over 2,000 transformers toy imaget galleries one of which is Transformers Generation One - Steeljaw which you can view by clicking the link.

[tags transformers, transformers toy galleries, Transformers Generation One - Steeljaw]

Generation One - Gort unpainted resin hardcopy

Micromaster Collection was a small Transformers toyline released by Takara which ran from 2002 to 2003. It consisted entirely of reissues and redecos of the Micromaster six-combiner teams originally created for Return of Convoy and Operation Combination, plus the Multiforce from Victory. The time-and-space-bending story of the series, told through six short prose excerpts printed on the pack-in fliers which came with the toys, was set in the Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity, and placed its action in the early 1980s prior to the awakening of the Autobots and Decepticons aboard the Ark.

For fans, Micromaster Collection is probably second-best known for being the first time any of the individual components of the combiner forms were given bios with complete personality writeups, over a decade after their original releases. (It is likely best known, of course, for inexpensively reissuing toys whose original versions commanded high prices on the secondary market due to their relative obscurity.)

The Transformer Toys.co.uk website contains over 2,000 transformers toy imaget galleries one of which is Generation One - Gort unpainted resin hardcopy which you can view by clicking the link.

[tags transformers, transformers toy galleries, Generation One - Gort unpainted resin hardcopy]

Transformers Animated - The Battle Begins Vs Set - Battle Damaged Optimus Prime

The Transformers is a line of toys produced by the American toy company Hasbro. The Transformers toyline was originally created and produced by Japanese company Takara Tomy (Formerly Takara) and branded as Diaclones and Microman. In 1984, Hasbro bought the distribution rights to the Diaclone and Microman toylines and rebranded them as the Transformers for distribution in North America. Hasbro would go on to buy the entire toy line from Takara shortly after giving them sole ownership of the Transformers toy-line, branding rights, and copyrights, while in exchange, Takara was given the rights to produce the toys and the rights to distribute them in the Japanese market. The premise behind the Transformers toyline is that an individual toy's parts can be shifted about to change it from a vehicle, a device, or an animal, to a robot action figure and back again. The taglines "More Than Meets The Eye" and "Robots In Disguise" reflect this ability.

The Transformer Toys.co.uk website contains over 2,000 transformers toy imaget galleries one of which is Transformers Animated - The Battle Begins Vs Set - Battle Damaged Optimus Prime which you can view by clicking the link.

[tags transformers, transformers toy galleries, Transformers Animated - The Battle Begins Vs Set - Battle Damaged Optimus Prime]

Generation One - Vorath handpainted resin hardcopy

The first Transformers toys were created from the different transforming robot toylines from Takara, notably the Diaclone and Micro Change (Microman) series. Hasbro acquired the rights to sell them in the United States but, instead of selling them under their original names, they were rebranded as "The Transformers." The first two years consisted primarily of reusing the Diaclone/Micro Change molds. Some of the models from the Diaclone line still have the pilot's seat in their design. The tagline to the Transformers is, "More Than Meets The Eye!" The earliest toys had some parts made of die-cast metal, which were eventually phased out.

It is worth noting that the line was released as "The Transformers" in the USA, Canada and the UK in 1984 but Takara was still marketing Diaclone at least during 1984. Hence in Japan "The Transformers" did not debut under that brand till 1985, when the line was also rolled out to the majority of the rest of the world between Takara and Hasbro. Hasbro Europe still will not accept, however, that the range was released in the UK in 1984, not even with evidence such as Argos 1984 catalogues containing the range, the UK comic launching in September 1984 or even the 1984 Transformers product catalogue produced by "Hasbro Industries (UK) Ltd, Wokingham." It is thought that Hasbro Europe as it now stands did not come into existence till 1985, hence no records of Transformers sales in 1984. UK Transformers toys were sold in identical boxes to those of their American counterparts up until around 1998/9 when the range started to have UK exclusives

The Transformer Toys.co.uk website contains over 2,000 transformers toy imaget galleries one of which is Generation One - Vorath handpainted resin hardcopy which you can view by clicking the link.

[tags transformers, transformers toy galleries, Generation One - Vorath handpainted resin hardcopy]

Transformers Animated Allspark Almanac II confirmed

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers Animated Allspark Almanac II confirmed.

Jim Sorenson has confirmed that the Allspark Almanac II will be released consisting of a 220 page book covering Season 3 of Transformers Animated­

­Transformers Animated is the most whimsical Transformers series ever. The AllSpark Almanac II captures that magic with a wondrous examination of this amazing universe. This 220 page volume is packed with behind-the-scenes sketches, interesting facts, production artwork and musings from the characters themselves. Relive the thrill of the final season of Animated and learn what might have been had the show continued. Explore the metallic plains of Cybertron and meet its colorful denizens. Discover more about the action-figures that accompanied the cartoon. Hard-core fans and neophytes alike will find this an essential tome. You won\'t want to miss it!

Powercore Combiners Hubcap and Brimstone

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Powercore Combiners Hubcap and Brimstone.

News has filtered in from the Nuremberg Toy Fair, which was pretty much the same as the UK toyfair, only now some more names have popped up on the Transformers Power Core Combiners line.

- Scout class figure Hubcap, who transforms into a red muscle car
- Scout class figure Brimstone, who transforms into a blue motorbike
- Power Core combiner Team \"Aerialbots\", consisting of a leader figure just below Deluxe size and four team members just below Scout size.

Beast Wars II - White Lio Junior

Transformers are alien robots of a popular Hasbro toy line and its spin-offs.
Transformers: G1, includes both the animated television series The Transformers and the Marvel Comics comic-book series of the same name, which is further divided into Japanese and British spin-offs, respectively. Sequels followed, such as the Generation 2 comic book and Beast Wars TV series which became its own mini-universe. Generation 1 characters underwent two reboots with Dreamwave in 2002 and IDW Publishing in 2006. There have been other incarnations of the story based on different toy lines during the 2000s. The first was the Robots in Disguise series, followed by three shows that consist of the "Unicron Trilogy" (consisting of Armada, Energon, and Cybertron). A live-action film was also released in 2007 and a sequel has since been released in 2009, again distinct from previous incarnations, while the Transformers Animated series merged concepts from the G1 story-arc and the 2007 live-action film.

The Transformer Toys.co.uk website contains over 2,000 transformers toy imaget galleries one of which is Beast Wars II - White Lio Junior which you can view by clicking the link.

[tags transformers, transformers toy galleries, Beast Wars II - White Lio Junior]

Beast Wars II - Tako Tank

The first Transformers toys were created from the different transforming robot toylines from Takara, notably the Diaclone and Micro Change (Microman) series. Hasbro acquired the rights to sell them in the United States but, instead of selling them under their original names, they were rebranded as "The Transformers." The first two years consisted primarily of reusing the Diaclone/Micro Change molds. Some of the models from the Diaclone line still have the pilot's seat in their design. The tagline to the Transformers is, "More Than Meets The Eye!" The earliest toys had some parts made of die-cast metal, which were eventually phased out.

It is worth noting that the line was released as "The Transformers" in the USA, Canada and the UK in 1984 but Takara was still marketing Diaclone at least during 1984. Hence in Japan "The Transformers" did not debut under that brand till 1985, when the line was also rolled out to the majority of the rest of the world between Takara and Hasbro. Hasbro Europe still will not accept, however, that the range was released in the UK in 1984, not even with evidence such as Argos 1984 catalogues containing the range, the UK comic launching in September 1984 or even the 1984 Transformers product catalogue produced by "Hasbro Industries (UK) Ltd, Wokingham." It is thought that Hasbro Europe as it now stands did not come into existence till 1985, hence no records of Transformers sales in 1984. UK Transformers toys were sold in identical boxes to those of their American counterparts up until around 1998/9 when the range started to have UK exclusives

The Transformer Toys.co.uk website contains over 2,000 transformers toy imaget galleries one of which is Beast Wars II - Tako Tank which you can view by clicking the link.

[tags transformers, transformers toy galleries, Beast Wars II - Tako Tank]

Beast Wars II - Black Lio Junior

As some of you know I am a big Transformers fan and so I thought I would share some photographs of one of the toys from my collection with you all.

The Transformer Toys.co.uk website contains over 2,000 transformers toy imaget galleries one of which is Beast Wars II - Black Lio Junior which you can view by clicking the link.

[tags transformers, transformers toy galleries, Beast Wars II - Black Lio Junior]

Saturday, February 06, 2010

Robots in Disguise - Sideways

Transformers are alien robots of a popular Hasbro toy line and its spin-offs.
Transformers: G1, includes both the animated television series The Transformers and the Marvel Comics comic-book series of the same name, which is further divided into Japanese and British spin-offs, respectively. Sequels followed, such as the Generation 2 comic book and Beast Wars TV series which became its own mini-universe. Generation 1 characters underwent two reboots with Dreamwave in 2002 and IDW Publishing in 2006. There have been other incarnations of the story based on different toy lines during the 2000s. The first was the Robots in Disguise series, followed by three shows that consist of the "Unicron Trilogy" (consisting of Armada, Energon, and Cybertron). A live-action film was also released in 2007 and a sequel has since been released in 2009, again distinct from previous incarnations, while the Transformers Animated series merged concepts from the G1 story-arc and the 2007 live-action film.

The Transformer Toys.co.uk website contains over 2,000 transformers toy imaget galleries one of which is Robots in Disguise - Sideways which you can view by clicking the link.

[tags transformers, transformers toy galleries, Robots in Disguise - Sideways]

Robots in Disguise - Megabolt Megatron

As some of you know I am a big Transformers fan and so I thought I would share some photographs of one of the toys from my collection with you all.

The Transformer Toys.co.uk website contains over 2,000 transformers toy imaget galleries one of which is Robots in Disguise - Megabolt Megatron which you can view by clicking the link.

[tags transformers, transformers toy galleries, Robots in Disguise - Megabolt Megatron]

Robots in Disguise - Axer

There have also been a number of spin-offs based on the toys including a Marvel comic book series, an animated television series program presented by Claster Television, a television production company that Hasbro organized for this and similar purposes, that began transmissions in 1984 (Transformers series) and a feature-length movie, The Transformers: The Movie. The original series program was followed by a number of spin-offs with varying levels of popularity. A live-action remake, directed by Michael Bay under the sponsorship of Steven Spielberg, premiered on June 12, 2007 and opened in the North America on July 2, 2007 at 8:00 PM. A sequel to the Live-Action movie, titled Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, was released in North America on June 24th of 2009.

The Transformer Toys.co.uk website contains over 2,000 transformers toy imaget galleries one of which is Robots in Disguise - Axer which you can view by clicking the link.

[tags transformers, transformers toy galleries, Robots in Disguise - Axer]

Transformers Generation One - Sixshot

The Transformers toyline is typically divided into two main factions: the heroic Autobots and their opponents, the evil Decepticons (known in Japan as the Cybertrons and Destrons, respectively, except for the live-action franchise). Transformers toys are sold at a number of price points, and various Transformers series utilize unique play features.

The Transformer Toys.co.uk website contains over 2,000 transformers toy imaget galleries one of which is Transformers Generation One - Sixshot which you can view by clicking the link.

[tags transformers, transformers toy galleries, Transformers Generation One - Sixshot]

Transformers Generation One - Scorponok with Lord Zarak and Fasttrack

The first Transformers toys were created from the different transforming robot toylines from Takara, notably the Diaclone and Micro Change (Microman) series. Hasbro acquired the rights to sell them in the United States but, instead of selling them under their original names, they were rebranded as "The Transformers." The first two years consisted primarily of reusing the Diaclone/Micro Change molds. Some of the models from the Diaclone line still have the pilot's seat in their design. The tagline to the Transformers is, "More Than Meets The Eye!" The earliest toys had some parts made of die-cast metal, which were eventually phased out.

It is worth noting that the line was released as "The Transformers" in the USA, Canada and the UK in 1984 but Takara was still marketing Diaclone at least during 1984. Hence in Japan "The Transformers" did not debut under that brand till 1985, when the line was also rolled out to the majority of the rest of the world between Takara and Hasbro. Hasbro Europe still will not accept, however, that the range was released in the UK in 1984, not even with evidence such as Argos 1984 catalogues containing the range, the UK comic launching in September 1984 or even the 1984 Transformers product catalogue produced by "Hasbro Industries (UK) Ltd, Wokingham." It is thought that Hasbro Europe as it now stands did not come into existence till 1985, hence no records of Transformers sales in 1984. UK Transformers toys were sold in identical boxes to those of their American counterparts up until around 1998/9 when the range started to have UK exclusives

The Transformer Toys.co.uk website contains over 2,000 transformers toy imaget galleries one of which is Transformers Generation One - Scorponok with Lord Zarak and Fasttrack which you can view by clicking the link.

[tags transformers, transformers toy galleries, Transformers Generation One - Scorponok with Lord Zarak and Fasttrack]

Transformers Generation One - Megatron

There have also been a number of spin-offs based on the toys including a Marvel comic book series, an animated television series program presented by Claster Television, a television production company that Hasbro organized for this and similar purposes, that began transmissions in 1984 (Transformers series) and a feature-length movie, The Transformers: The Movie. The original series program was followed by a number of spin-offs with varying levels of popularity. A live-action remake, directed by Michael Bay under the sponsorship of Steven Spielberg, premiered on June 12, 2007 and opened in the North America on July 2, 2007 at 8:00 PM. A sequel to the Live-Action movie, titled Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, was released in North America on June 24th of 2009.

The Transformer Toys.co.uk website contains over 2,000 transformers toy imaget galleries one of which is Transformers Generation One - Megatron which you can view by clicking the link.

[tags transformers, transformers toy galleries, Transformers Generation One - Megatron]

Transformers Generation One - Overflow

Micromaster Collection was a small Transformers toyline released by Takara which ran from 2002 to 2003. It consisted entirely of reissues and redecos of the Micromaster six-combiner teams originally created for Return of Convoy and Operation Combination, plus the Multiforce from Victory. The time-and-space-bending story of the series, told through six short prose excerpts printed on the pack-in fliers which came with the toys, was set in the Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity, and placed its action in the early 1980s prior to the awakening of the Autobots and Decepticons aboard the Ark.

For fans, Micromaster Collection is probably second-best known for being the first time any of the individual components of the combiner forms were given bios with complete personality writeups, over a decade after their original releases. (It is likely best known, of course, for inexpensively reissuing toys whose original versions commanded high prices on the secondary market due to their relative obscurity.)

The Transformer Toys.co.uk website contains over 2,000 transformers toy imaget galleries one of which is Transformers Generation One - Overflow which you can view by clicking the link.

[tags transformers, transformers toy galleries, Transformers Generation One - Overflow]