Transformers United Website

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers United Website.

TakaraTomy has just launched a mini-site for their Transformers United line, the Japanese release of Transformers Generations.

So now the Transformers line that sounds like a football team (Transformers United) has it:s own little home on the web.

 

TF Prime Concept Art

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called TF Prime Concept Art.

Christophe Vacher has posted some Transformers Prime Concept Art on his website.

They include backgrounds, the Decepticon ship and the Spacebridge, just to name a few.

Transformers Prime to continue in Feb 2011

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers Prime to continue in Feb 2011.

FanofTransformers has uploaded a commercial that aired after the repeat (re-run) of Transformers Prime Darkness Rising Episode 1 that announced that once the 5-part mini-series has aired there will be be no new Transformers Prime episodes until Feb 2011.­  You can view the video below

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More copies of the G100 comic now available

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called More copies of the G100 comic now available.

Good news for those who attend Auto Assembly 2010 and could not obtain a copy of G100 as a limited number are now available from pixel-cel.com.  G100 is a Transformers tale about a \"of small group of valiant Autobot defenders holding out against a mad Decepticon warlord’s army, with little or no chance of victory.\".  The creator Andy Turnbull says  \"Riffing on Frank Miller’s 300 comic series (and film) Matt Marshall and myself came up with a story recasting Thunder Clash as Leonidas, the Spartan king and Skyquake as Xerxes, the emperor of the Persians and made this comic.\".

As well as being a fun read the comic has been made for charity with all profits being donated to Marys Meals which provides food to children all over the world.  As mentioned earlier the comic was previously only available at Auto Assembly 2010 so don\'t miss out and purchase yours today from Pixel-Cel.com

Transformers Prime - Darkness Rising - Part 2 review and image gallery

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers Prime - Darkness Rising - Part 2 review and image gallery.

In a follow-up to the Transformers PrimeDarkness Rising part 1 image gallery and  review that I uploaded earlier this morning, you can now find a full review and image gallery from the 2nd episode of Transformers Prime Darkness Rising Part 2. The review can be found both on www.Transformers-Prime.com as well as on Transformers At The Moon.

Transformers Prime - Darkness Rising - Part 2 review and image gallery

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers Prime - Darkness Rising - Part 2 review and image gallery.

Episode 2 of Transformers Prime, Darkness Rising part 2, begins with a summary of the first episode before jumping back to the Decepticon ship which is hovering over a mountain on Earth.  Starscream has found an large Energon deposit and is stockpiling the Energon.  Megatron isn\'t interested and announces to his fellow Decepticon that he has found \"the blood of Unicron\" AKA Dark Energon.  Starscream lets the watchers know that, if legend is true, Dark Energon can raise the dead and presents the body of CliffJumper to the Decepticon leader to test whether this claim is true.

Meawhile back on Earth Optimus Prime finishes telling the Humans that the Decepticon\'s could be after them and so, for now, the Autobot\'s will protect them.  At this point the alarm rings in the base warning them that Special Agent Fowler has decided to give the Autobot\'s a visit.  Agent Fowler is Earth\'s liaison office to the Autobot\'s.  Prime tells the kids to hide whilst the Agent arrives to remind the Autobot\'s that they are suppose to be in hiding and to confirm that the Decepticon\'s are back.  The Agent tells the Autobots to \"handle this\" or he will.

The scene changes once more as Megatron revives Cliffjumpers fallen body as a Dark Energon infused zombie.  As zombie-jumper destroys some Eradicons Starscream begins to cower as Megatron slices Cliffjumper in two.  The test proved successful and, if he can learn how to control it, Megatron realises that he has an ultimate weapon.  What Megatron doesn\'t realise is that by bringing Cliffjumper back online, the Autobots pick up on his signature and so with hope that their comrade made yet still be functional Optimus Prime, Arcee, Bulkhead and Bumblebee head off through the land-bridge to the source of the signal.

Ratchet is less optimistic and feels that it is just a bug with the human technology they are using within the Autobot base.  The humans remain behind with Ratchet and when the Autobot runs into more bugs with the computers Raf, the youngest child, uses his laptop to fix the computers.  The computers are described as ex-military, and yet they seem to have no security.  Ratchet offers to ground-bridge the Humans to Japan to meet Miko\'s parents, and get them out from under his feet, but they decline.

Meanwhile the other Autobots are on the trail of Cliffjumper\'s signal and soon run into the Eradicons and a full scale battle commences. Realising that his nemesis has arrived, Megatron orders the Decepticons retreat so that he may concentrate on finding a way to control the Dark Energon.  He orders Starscream to blow-up the Energon mines hoping that it will destroy the Autobots as well.  As Starscream looks to carry out his leaders wishes, Arcee spots the body of the fallen Cliffjumper on a platform inside the base but soon realises that this is not the Autobot she new but something else.  As the remains of zombie Cliffjumper falls on top of the Energon crystals Starscream detonates a bomb blowing up the mountain but not before the Autobot\'s can use the ground-bridge to escape back to the base.  Within Autobot base Arcee explains what she saw but starts to feel faint.  It\'s at this point that the Humans realise that there is more to the Autob ot\'s than normal robots.  Ratchet takes a sample of Dark Energon from Arcee who has some on her from when she found Cliffjumper.  Jackson interrupts things pointing out that his parents will notice that he is not back yet and Prime orders the Autobots to take each of the Humans home but to stay with them and guard them.  Bumblee goes with Raf, Bulkhead with the excited Miko and Arcee with Jackson (after Ratchet says he\'s too busy).

The scene shifts once more to Jackson\'s house where he and Arcee start to argue about each other problems before Jack\'s mother turns up.  Jack says he\'s 16 and bought the motorbike 2nd hand and that it needs repairs.

Morning dawns and Arcee revs her engine to wake up Jack saying that they have to head back to the Autobot base.

The scene shifts once again back to the Decepticon ship where, believing he has destroyed the Autobot\'s, Starscream brags to Megatron however the Decepticon Leader points out that they have thought that they have destroyed Optimus before.  Megatron decides to test the Dark Energon upon himself, much to Starscreams panic but before we can see the results, there is yet another shift this time Ratchet\'s lab within the Autobot HQ where he is running tests on the substance he pulled from Arcee (he does not realise that it it Dark Energon).  Some falls loose landing on a piece of equipment in his lab which then turns to life in the form of a small insect like creature similar to Scalpel from Transformers Revenge of the Fallen.  The credits then roll.

All in all this is a good continuation of the Darkness Rising story and progresses both the relationship between the Autobot\'s and the Human\'s as well as the plans of Megatron.  Once again Bulkhead has little screen time, but Ratchet grumpy character gets the chance to be highlighted.  For the Autobot\'s, Arcee continues to be the main character along with Jack Darby and its confirmed for anyone that may have doubted it, that Cliffjumpers appearance was purely as a cameo so fans of his will have to wait until the IDW prequel comic series to see action from him.

Transformers Prime - Darkness Rising - Part 1 review and image gallery

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers Prime - Darkness Rising - Part 1 review and image gallery.

I have updated Transformers-Prime.com with a full review and image gallery from the first episode of Transformers Prime.  The episode, Darkness Rising part 1, aired on Friday 26th November 2010 on The Hub and focuses on the Autobots interaction with the three main Human characters from the show (Jackson, Raf and Miko) along with the return of the Decepticons.  You can find the review here.

You can also find the review and image gallery here on Transformers At The Moon.

EXCLUSIVE: New Transformers Trademark Applications

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called EXCLUSIVE: New Transformers Trademark Applications.

Hasbro have filed for 1 new Transformers related trademarks with the USPTO. You can view all of the details in our Transformers Trademark area which is updated constantly throughout the day by our dedicated news-bots, but here is the list of all of the new applications:

1. ELITA-1

Interview with Transformers Prime voice actress Tania Gunadi voice of Miko Nakadi

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Interview with Transformers Prime voice actress Tania Gunadi voice of Miko Nakadi.

­It brings me great pleasure to announce that we recently held a Q&A interview session with Transformers Prime voice actress Tania Gunadi.  Tania, for those who do not know, voices Miko Nakadi in Transformers Prime which, of course, will debut this weekend on The Hub.

The interview was held can be found on Transformers-Prime.com as well as on Transformers At The Moon.

The interview covers how Tania came to move to the United States, how she broken into acting, her current projects, her dream role and, of course, what it was like to work on Transformers Prime, her take on the recording process as well as more on her character Miko.

Takara Tomy Website Updates

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Takara Tomy Website Updates.

TakaraTomy have updated their Japanese Transformers website with the following updates.

A new image and information on the Targetmaster Campaign.  The image shows Recoil and  Haywire.  The figures cost 3000yen each with Recoil going on sale on the 1st Jan 2011 at Toys R Us, with Haywire will be the same price from Bic Camera store and will go on sale on the 28th December 2010.

The Autobot Alliance page has also been updated with the December releases.

Finally the 10th episode of the Japanese version of Cybermissions is now available.

e-Hobby exclusive Autobot and Decepticon 3-pack information

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called e-Hobby exclusive Autobot and Decepticon 3-pack information.

e-Hobby have updated their website with a little bit more information on their upcoming Transformers 2010 e-Hobby Exclusive - Autobots and Decepticons 3 Packs. No new images were shown but the information has announce more about the colour scheme of the figures.

The Autobot 3 set will consist of a clear blue Rodimus, representing the scene where HotRod morphs into Rodimus Prime, a battle damaged Kup, representing the wounds he received when Hot Rod and himself crashed on Quintessa, and Scrap Heap the Junkion remold of Wreckgar (he has a new head).

The Decepticon set will consist of clear purple versions of Galvatron, Cyclonus and Scourge representing the scene where Unicron gives them their \"new bodies\"

New images of Transformers Generations Scourge

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called New images of Transformers Generations Scourge.

KOToys.com have posted some more images of the upcoming Scourge figure.  The images only show the toy in vehicle mode as the sample they received is missing some parts.  You can view the images here.

In packaging image of Transformers United Straxus

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called In packaging image of Transformers United Straxus.

An auction has been posted on the Chinese auction site Taobao for the upcoming 2011 Japanese Transformers United Straxus figure.  The auction gives us a good look at the toy in packaging which you can view below.

Simon Furman blogs on what woudl have been the end of the Transformers Energon comic book series

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Simon Furman blogs on what woudl have been the end of the Transformers Energon comic book series.

Back in 2004 Simon Furman was writing the comic book adaptation of Transformers Energon for Dreamwave.  Dreamwave went out of business before the final story arch was completed but now thanks Simon, everyone can find out just what he had in store for the characters.

Simon is posting a blog entry a day on Transformers Energon so the first two entries are up.

Yesterdays blog was entitled Energon, Revisited with todays entry called \"Doomsday Redux\"

Images from the Generation 2010 Book

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Images from the Generation 2010 Book.

S250 has posted some images, some from bxjg.abang.com,  from the Transformers Generation 2010 book.  The images mainly focus on the pages dedicated to Masterpiece Rodimus, but also include two scans of Transformers Heroes (concept that lead to Transformers Animated) as well as a scan of the Transformers United figures.

You can view his mirrored images here at TFW2005.com

Tomy announced Gatcha Transformers license

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Tomy announced Gatcha Transformers license.

Tomy UK have announced that Gatcha, the makers of the popular capsule vending machines primarily found within Japan, have signed a license to sell Transformers items in 2011. The capsule toys will be available throughout UK stores that have Gatcha machines.

No further information or images are available at this time but it is interested to hear that Tomy UK have issued the license and not Hasbro UK

Hasbro announce that they will ditch all wire ties at the end of the year

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Hasbro announce that they will ditch all wire ties at the end of the year.

As you have probably noticed on recent Transformers releases, Hasbro Inc have replaced the wire ties that hold the toys into their boxes with paper based ones.  Well now they have announced that starting at the beginning of 2011 they will eliminate all plastic ties on all of their products.  The move is apart of a larger attempt by the toy manufacturer to move towards using more renewable materials.“Hasbro’s commitment to sustainability has been, and continues to be a high priority in virtually all facets of our operations,” said Brian Goldner, Hasbro’s President and CEO. “The company’s ongoing focus on sustainability is critically important to Hasbro and to the consumers around the world who enjoy our brands and products. Importantly, we will be taking additional steps in the area of sustainability going forward, building upon what we have already accomplished in recent years.” he went on to say.

In addition to the change in plastic ties, Hasbro Inc have set themselves the goal that at least 75% of its paper packaging will consist of recycled material or from sustainable forests for 2011 with this figure rising to 90% by 2015.  They are also looking to recruit a Director of Product and Packaging Sustainability into their operations.

UK Toy Sales at its strongest for 8 years but Action Figure sales decline

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called UK Toy Sales at its strongest for 8 years but Action Figure sales decline.

The NPD have released figures that show that the UK toy sales market is currently the strongest its been since 2002 with an 11% growth in the period Jan-Oct.  Things are not all rosy however as sales of Action Figures are actually in decline was consumers have switched to building sets.

More to follow

Episode Summary of Transformers Prime : Ep 01

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Episode Summary of Transformers Prime : Ep 01.

Seibertron.com has been sent an advanced copy of the Transformers Prime episode 1, Darkness Rising, for review purposes.  The show does not air on TV until 3 days time, November 26th, and thus far Seibertron appear to be the only site with the early copy of the episode.

Ryan describes the series as \"the darker love child of Beast Wars and Transformers Movie (Live Action) without the humour\".

The review containers spoilers - but if you want to read it visit Seibertron.com

e-Hobby Shop upcoming Exclusives

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called e-Hobby Shop upcoming Exclusives.

Figure King appears to have two images of some upcoming Transformers United and Transformers Power Core Combiners toys.

The Transformers united 3-pack consists of Rodimus, Kup and Scap-Head (a remolded Generations Wreck-Gar featuring a new head sculpt) along with Galavatron, Cyclonus and Scourge,

Meanwhile three of the Transformers Power Core Combiners mini con figures will be repainted Grey and Black and given G1 Targetmaster names of Fracus, Recoil and Haywire

Warehammer 40K Ork Trukk custom Orktimus Prime

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Warehammer 40K Ork Trukk custom Orktimus Prime.

­Thanks to The Great Dsetroyer (Gareth Doe) for pointing me to this amazing Warhammer 40,000 custom Ork Trukk which has been kitbased into Optimus Prime, or Orktimus Prime as the creator calls it, on TableTop Geeks.

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The Orktimus Prime is a pretty amazing mod. How did you get the idea for this or what made you want to do it?
Well… the name kinda sounds right doesn’t it? I’m a big transformers fan… so any truck is a potential Optimus. What sealed the idea was that the kit comes with a trailer joint under the flatbed… which will never see the light of day. It was a sign…

How long did it take to put together the whole thing from start to finish?
The building itself didn’t take very long, probably about a month or 2, in between other works. What took a long time however, was getting the courage to sit down and paint it.

What was the hardest part of putting together the Orktimus Prime?
Painting it. I don’t really like painting. And I didn’t want to damage the model with it. But it needed to be completed.

The Orktimus Prime was based on the Ork Trukk, but did you use any additional parts from other models to put this together? If so, what extra pieces did you use?
The only ‘non-GW’ parts are the ball joints, magnets and plastic rod. The joints are from 3rd party Gundam compatible parts (such as Kotobukiya’s M.S.G. Series of parts). The overall conversion scavanged parts from 1.5 ork trukk kits.

 

PCC Spastic to have a name change

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called PCC Spastic to have a name change.

Transformers dan Draven has posted news direct from Hasbro\'s Leader Designer Eric Siebenaler on Facebook that the Transformers Power Core Combiners figure Spastic, from the Stunticons set is to be given a new name due to the backlash from UK media.

Remember the figure is not planned for a UK release.

Transformers Prime being advertised in cinema

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers Prime being advertised in cinema.

The Allspark.com are reporting that US cinemas (movie theatres) are now running trailers for the television début of Transformers Prime on The Hub.

New images of the Japanese Elita-1, Animated Soundblaster, Blazing Lockdown, Brimstone and Hubcap

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called New images of the Japanese Elita-1, Animated Soundblaster, Blazing Lockdown, Brimstone and Hubcap.

Alfes2010 has updated his blog with several photos of Autobot Alliance-08 Elita-1, Animated Soundwave Electro Static version (AKA Soundblaster), Blazing LockdownBrimstone, and Hubcap. Elita-1 is a recolour of Chromia but with a more movie accurate paint job.  Takara\'s Animated Soundblaster is different to the US Electrostatic Soundwave in terms of his paint apps, as highlighted by the images

Stills from Transformers Prime Teaser

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Stills from Transformers Prime Teaser.

Transformers-Prime.com has been updated with high resolution image grabs from the HubWorlds Transformers Prime Trailer.

This follows up the earlier news story of the You Tube video of the Transformers Prime Trailer.

Ron Friedman Auctions Final Prices and who bought what

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Ron Friedman Auctions Final Prices and who bought what.

As part of our continual and leading coverage of the Ron Friedman auctions I thought I would bring you details on the final prices of each of the lots along with a quick round-up of who some of the winners are.

First up the winners.  Jim Sorenson and co won 6 auctions that will be scanned and made available on both The Allspark and TFWiki.  They raised a total of $1608 some of which will go to charity.  The auctions they won were Lot 93265, 93266, 93267, 93268, 93276 and 93279.  These auctions include scripts for Season 1 of Transformers, several scripts from season 2 of Transformers, the Habro briefing document (that I personally will be very interested in seeing) and the final draft script for Transformers: The Movie.  Other winners include Monzo, Kjeevah and G1son sho all one \"yet-to-be-confirmed\" items.

Here is the breakdown of every auction that ended, along with the final price including the \"Buyers Premium\".

Lot 93264 - Transformers Animated Series Script Collection - $334.60
Lot 93265 - Transformers Miniseries and Episodes #1-6 Script Collection - $507.88
Lot 93266 - Transformers TV Series Episodes #10-16 Script Collection - $262.90
Lot 93267 - Transformers Sunbow/Hasbro Briefing Book in Red Vinyl Three-Ring Binder with Related Photographs, Designs, and Model Sheets Group - $836.50
Lot 93268 - Transformers TV Scripts in Red Vinyl Three-Ring Binder - $215.10
Lot 93269 - Transformers TV Scripts in Red Vinyl Three-Ring Binder with Ultra Magnus Toy Prototype Snapshot Photo Group - $262.90
Lot 93270 - Transformers TV Series Audition Dialogue and Character Notes - $1015.75
Lot 93271 - Transformers: The Movie Revised Script Treatment (Sunbow Productions, Inc., 1984) - $1314.50
Lot 93272 - Transformers Character Guide Sheet Group - $1195
Lot 93273 - Transformers Character Sketch Photocopy Group - $836.50
Lot 93274 - Transformers TV Series Poster - $657.25 (This item normally sells for just $40)
Lot 93275 - Transformers First Season Script Group - $262.90
Lot 93276 - Transformers TV Scripts in Red Vinyl Three-Ring Binder with Related Material Group - $262.90
Lot 93277 - Transformers Fact Book in Red Vinyl Three-Ring Binder with Related Promotional Material Group - $687.13
Lot 93278 - Transformers: The Movie Final Draft Screenplay with Outline - $597.50
Lot 93279 - Transformers: The Movie Revised Final Draft Script - $448.13
Lot 93280 - Transformers: the Movie Script Group - $2005.21
Lot 93281 - Transformers Series Bible - $836.50
Lot 93282 - Transformers: the Movie \"Arcee\" Painted Cel Model Sheet Group - $507.88
Lot 93283 - Transformers: the Movie \"Galvatron\" Painted Cel Model Sheet Group - $507.88
Lot 93284 - Transformers: the Movie \"Sweep\" Painted Cel Model Sheet Group - $448.13
Lot 93285 - Transformers: the Movie \"Decepticon\" Plane Painted Cel Model Sheet Group (Cyclonus) - $478
Lot 93286 - Transformers: the Movie \"Blurr\" Painted Cel Model Sheet Group - $334.60
Lot 93287 - Transformers: the Movie Wheelie Painted Cel Model Sheet Group - $262.90
Lot 93288 - Transformers: the Movie \"Old Kup\" Painted Cel Model Sheet Group - $227.05

 So that is a total of a whopping $15,305.59!

New Trailer for Transformer Prime

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called New Trailer for Transformer Prime.

FanOfTransformers has posted a new YouTube video trailer for Transformers Prime which you can view below.
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Ron Friedman Auctions End - Final Prices

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Ron Friedman Auctions End - Final Prices.

Well the Ro­n Friedman auctions over on Heritage Au­ctions.com have now ended and it I\'m sure we\'ll find out shortly whether Jim Sorenson, The Allspark and TFWiki attempt to snap up everything has worked.  Half an hour ago the total stood at $6170 but now the final cost weighs in at $8140, not too bad for Mr Friedman.

As previously mentioned you can view a high-resolution mirror of all of the images here but here is a break down of the final prices

Auction #1- $130
­­Season 1 Original Scripts for \"Heavy Metal War\" and \"Plague of Insecticons\".
Season 2 Original Scripts for, \"City of Steel\", \"Changing Gears\", \"Traitor\", \"Attack of the Autobots\", \"The Immoblizer\", \"The Autobot Run\", and \"Atlantis Arise\".

Au­ction #2 - $220
Photocopied scripts for the original \"More Than Meets the Eye\" mini-series as well as revised drafts of the first 6 episodes immediately following.

Auction #3 - $95
A ring binder that includes photocopies of the scripts for episodes #10-16.

Auction #4 - $260
A binder with photographs, designs, and model sheets. This includes several lists of characters that changed name between the design and the final  drafts.

Auction #5 - $80
Scripts for \"Day of the Machines,\" \"Enter the Nightbird,\" \"A Prime Problem,\" \"The Core,\" \"The Insecticon Syndrome,\" \"Dinosaur Island, Part 1 and 2, \"The Master Builders,\" \"Auto Beserk,\" and \"Megatron\'s Master Plan Part 1.\"

Auction #6 - $110
A binder including images of prototype Ultra Magnus as well as scripts for \"Fire in the Sky,\" \"S.O.S. -- Dinobots,\" \"Fire in the Mountain,\" \"War of the Dinobots,\" \"The Ultimate Doom Parts 1-3,\" \"Countdown to Extinction,\" \"Heavy Metal War,\" and \"Plague of Insecticons\".

Auction #7 - $850
More character design sheets, notes and bios, as well as audition dialogue for the Season 2 characters.

Auction #8 - $550
A 53-page revised story treatment for the 1985 feature film

Auction #9 - $505
Two sets of photocopied character guide pages compiled for the first season of Transformers, including thirty-eight 8\" x 14\" color guides, and another set of eighty-nine 8.5\" x 11\" black and white pages.

Auction #10 - $500
A set of four large black and white photocopies of Transformers characters including Wreck-Gar

Auction #11 - $375
Transformers: The Movie poster that hung in Ron Friedman\'s office

Auction #12 - $160
Photocopied scripts for \"Transport to Oblivion\", \"Roll With It\", and \"Divide and Conquer\" with hand-written changes, from writers Dick Robbins and Bryce Malek, Douglas Booth, and Don Glut, with revisions from Ron Friedman.

Auction #13 - $220
Photocopied scripts \"Blaster Blues\", \"A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur\'s Court\", \"The God Gambit\", \"Make Tracks\", and \"Microbots.\"

Auction #14 - $160
A  binder that includes various Transformers Facts including Hasbro notes, toy photographs, a copy of Transformers#3 (guest starring Spider-Man), scripts for \"Desertion of the Dino Bots, Parts 1 and 2,\" and \"Megatron\'s Master Plan Part 2.\"

Auction #15 - $375
This is the final draft for Transformers: The Movie. It included a 179-page revised draft and 17 page character notes

Auction #16 - $375
Transformers: The Movie Revised Final Draft Script (Sunbow Productions, Inc., 1985).

Auction #17 - $550
Transformers: the Movie Script Group (Sunbow Productions, Inc., 1984-85). This was Ron Friedman\'s original unproduced first draft script dated November 12, 1984 (132 pages), plus two sets of revisions including the complete revised script dated February 13, 1983 (184 pages).

Auction #18 - $700
The G1 Series Bible.  This contains character design pages and information on all of the original character from the show.

Auction #19 - $325
Coloured character sheets for Arcee in robot and vehicle mode.

Auction #20 - $375
Coloured character sheets for Galvatron in robot and vehicle mode.

Auction #21 - $375
Hand coloured character sheets for Scourge in robot and vehicle mode.

Auction #22 - $400
Hand coloured character sheets for Cyclonus in both robot and vehicle mode.

Auction #23 - $140
Hand coloured character sheets for Blurr in robot and vehicle mode.

Auction #24 - $130
Hand coloured character sheets for Wheelie in robot and vehicle mode.

Auction #25 - $180
Hand coloured character sheets for Kup in robot and vehicle mode.

Ron Friedman auctions updates

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Ron Friedman auctions updates.

With approximately 30 minutes remaining I thought I would bring you an update on the current prices that the Ro­n Friedman (one of the head writers for the first two seasons of Transformers Generation One and Transformers: The Movie) auctions over on Heritage Au­ctions.com are standing at.  Jim Sorenson is leading a consortium of bidders to try to buy the entire set and it looks like if they do they will be paying a fair amount of money.  Currently the total bids stand at $6170 with individual auctions ranging from $55 to $850.

You can view a high-resolution mirror of all of the images here but here is a break down of the prices

Auction #1- $100
­­Season 1 Original Scripts for \"Heavy Metal War\" and \"Plague of Insecticons\".
Season 2 Original Scripts for, \"City of Steel\", \"Changing Gears\", \"Traitor\", \"Attack of the Autobots\", \"The Immoblizer\", \"The Autobot Run\", and \"Atlantis Arise\".

Au­ction #2 - $160
Photocopied scripts for the original \"More Than Meets the Eye\" mini-series as well as revised drafts of the first 6 episodes immediately following.

Auction #3 - $55
A ring binder that includes photocopies of the scripts for episodes #10-16.

Auction #4 - $220
A binder with photographs, designs, and model sheets. This includes several lists of characters that changed name between the design and the final  drafts.

Auction #5 - $75
Scripts for \"Day of the Machines,\" \"Enter the Nightbird,\" \"A Prime Problem,\" \"The Core,\" \"The Insecticon Syndrome,\" \"Dinosaur Island, Part 1 and 2, \"The Master Builders,\" \"Auto Beserk,\" and \"Megatron\'s Master Plan Part 1.\"

Auction #6 - $110
A binder including images of prototype Ultra Magnus as well as scripts for \"Fire in the Sky,\" \"S.O.S. -- Dinobots,\" \"Fire in the Mountain,\" \"War of the Dinobots,\" \"The Ultimate Doom Parts 1-3,\" \"Countdown to Extinction,\" \"Heavy Metal War,\" and \"Plague of Insecticons\".

Auction #7 - $850
More character design sheets, notes and bios, as well as audition dialogue for the Season 2 characters.

Auction #8 - $475
A 53-page revised story treatment for the 1985 feature film

Auction #9 - $400
Two sets of photocopied character guide pages compiled for the first season of Transformers, including thirty-eight 8\" x 14\" color guides, and another set of eighty-nine 8.5\" x 11\" black and white pages.

Auction #10 - $500
A set of four large black and white photocopies of Transformers characters including Wreck-Gar

Auction #11 - $325
Transformers: The Movie poster that hung in Ron Friedman\'s office

Auction #12 - $80
Photocopied scripts for \"Transport to Oblivion\", \"Roll With It\", and \"Divide and Conquer\" with hand-written changes, from writers Dick Robbins and Bryce Malek, Douglas Booth, and Don Glut, with revisions from Ron Friedman.

Auction #13 - $80
Photocopied scripts \"Blaster Blues\", \"A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur\'s Court\", \"The God Gambit\", \"Make Tracks\", and \"Microbots.\"

Auction #14 - $70
A  binder that includes various Transformers Facts including Hasbro notes, toy photographs, a copy of Transformers#3 (guest starring Spider-Man), scripts for \"Desertion of the Dino Bots, Parts 1 and 2,\" and \"Megatron\'s Master Plan Part 2.\"

Auction #15 - $375
This is the final draft for Transformers: The Movie. It included a 179-page revised draft and 17 page character notes

Auction #16 - $200
Transformers: The Movie Revised Final Draft Script (Sunbow Productions, Inc., 1985).

Auction #17 - $180
Transformers: the Movie Script Group (Sunbow Productions, Inc., 1984-85). This was Ron Friedman\'s original unproduced first draft script dated November 12, 1984 (132 pages), plus two sets of revisions including the complete revised script dated February 13, 1983 (184 pages).

Auction #18 - $700
The G1 Series Bible.  This contains character design pages and information on all of the original character from the show.

Auction #19 - $180
Coloured character sheets for Arcee in robot and vehicle mode.

Auction #20 - $375
Coloured character sheets for Galvatron in robot and vehicle mode.

Auction #21 - $130
Hand coloured character sheets for Scourge in robot and vehicle mode.

Auction #22 - $220
Hand coloured character sheets for Cyclonus in both robot and vehicle mode.

Auction #23 - $80
Hand coloured character sheets for Blurr in robot and vehicle mode.

Auction #24 - $90
Hand coloured character sheets for Wheelie in robot and vehicle mode.

Auction #24 - 140­
Hand coloured character sheets for Kup in robot and vehicle mode.

McDonalds Happy Meal Site live witth Transformers content

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called McDonalds Happy Meal Site live witth Transformers content.

TFW2005.com are reporting that the McDonalds Happy Meal has been updated with a page for their upcoming Transformers Happy Meal toys.  The figures featured on the site, along with their gimmicksare:

• Optimus Prime - Pressing button flips energy blade out
• Bumblebee - Pressing button fires missile
• Ironhide - Rotating dial on back causes arm cannons to move back and forth
• Megatron - Pressing button fires missile
• Starscream - Sliding lever down on back fires three discs stored in his back
• Blackout - Pressing button causing spinning \"blades\" to launch from arm

Transformers Prime FacebookGRoup

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers Prime FacebookGRoup.

The Hub have sent out the following release to various Transformers sites.

Premiere of \"Transformers Prime\" on The Hub TV Network!

Time: Friday, November 26 · 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Location: The Hub - find out which channel at http://www.hubworld.com/channel-locator

Created By: The Hub

More Info:
Get excited Transformers fans for an upcoming sneak preview of the first two episodes of The Hub\'s new animated series \"Transformers Prime,\" Friday, November 26, 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET. If that\'s not enough, The Hub will also present a never-before- seen five-part, mini-series megaevent featuring your favorite Autobots and Decepticons Monday, November 29 - Friday, December 3 at 6:30 p.m. ET.

In anticipation of the premiere, The... Hub will spotlight \"Transformers Prime\" with a special episode of \"Hubworld\" dedicated entirely to the Transformers phenomenon (3 p.m. ET) followed by a half-hour special, \"Hub Exclusive: \'Transformers Prime\'\" at 3:30 p.m. ET and then culminating with the premiere of the first two half-hour episodes of the series at 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET.

A full schedule of the \"Transformers Prime\" and related programming is below (All times ET):

“Hubworld” â€" Transformers-themed episode (Friday, November 26, 3 p.m. â€" 3:30 p.m.) “Hubworld” is a weekly, live-action pop culture magazine show that infuses what\'s happening in the life of everyday kids with what\'s happening on The Hub television network. Actor-magician Justin Willman hosts.

“Hub Exclusive: ‘Transformers Prime’” (premiere: Friday, November 26, 3:30 p.m. â€" 4 p.m.)

“Transformers Prime” - Part 1 of “Darkness Rising” (premiere: Friday, November 26, 4 p.m. â€" 4:30 p.m.)

“Transformers Prime” - Part 2 of “Darkness Rising” (premiere: Friday, November 26, 4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.)

“Transformers Prime” - Part 3 of “Darkness Rising” (premiere: Wednesday, December 1, 6:30 p.m. â€" 7 p.m.)

“Transformers Prime” - Part 4 of “Darkness Rising” (premiere: Thursday, December 2, 6:30 p.m. â€" 7 p.m.)

“Transformers Prime” - Part 5 of “Darkness Rising” (premiere: Friday, December 3, 6:30 p.m. â€" 7 p.m.)

For more information visit http://hubworld.com/. To watch clips from the upcoming series, visit http://youtube.com/hubtvnetwork

Transformers Prime Crew Information

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers Prime Crew Information.

Behind every great on-screen character is an equally fascinating team of real-life characters dedicated to making each minute of each episode as engaging as possible. They are the artists, character designers, editors, directors, production crew, producers and writers that work on developing shows for The Hub. And these are some of their roles and stories.

Artists

Stephanie Arnett - Storyboard Revisionist
\"I actually had no idea I could draw until I decided to attend college. By the sixth grade most of the drawing classes at my school had been removed from our curriculum due to budget cut backs…luckily I found out that not only I could draw, but that I could make a living as well!\"

Luke Berliner - Background Painter
\"When I was growing up I did not have a T.V. I used drawing to tell my own stories and travel to far off lands in my imagination. I would have never thought it would turn into a job though! You too can be a great artist, all it takes is practice and dedication but most of all keep it FUN!\"

Brandon McKinney - Storyboard Artist
\"You draw a picture of a character doing something, you\'ve got a cool drawing. You draw another picture of that character a moment later, now you have a STORY. You\'ve just done Sequential Art, one of the most powerful forms of storytelling there is.\"

Sebastian Montes - Storyboard Artist
\"I can clearly remember as a six year-old watching cartoons on TV and thinking how magical it was. Now here I am, an adult making those same cartoons. So if you have a passion and a talent for something, keep working at it and never let the magic fade.\"

Vince Toyama - Background Design Supervisor
\"Whether you are writing a script or designing the artwork for the animation, the entire process is an exercise in using your imagination. For me, it is the best job to be challenged everyday to design the coolest and the most realistic environments for an action adventure cartoon. But to be clever and original is not an easy thing to do for anybody, especially if you let your creative mind get lazy!\"

Christophe Vacher - Color Design & EFX Supervisor
\"I grew up watching sci-fi shows and animation, wondering how I could possibly be an artist in that field some day. With hard work, focus and dedication, my dream eventually came true.\"

Kirk Van Wormer - Storyboard Artist
\"Every day I blow things up, wrestle monsters, unmask villains, solve mysteries and tell tall tales. All this and I get to work with my best friends as well. Not a bad way to make a living.\"

Character Designer

Augusto C. Barranco - Character Designer and Painter
\"Drafting spreadsheets and counting numbers never seemed to be in the cards for me. I thrive on creating new and undiscovered worlds and that\'s why I\'m an artist.\"

Jose Lopez - Character Designer
\"I\'m the character designer working on Transformers: Prime and I get to draw robots at work. One of the things that I love about designing Transformers is that it takes me back to when I was kid and used to draw Optimus Prime and the rest of the Autobots. Who knew I would do it again as an adult!\"

Director

David Hartman - Supervising Director/Art Director
\"I loved watching cartoons as a kid. Afterwards I would take my toys and act them out to the story the way I would have told it or draw comic book stories with characters I wish were in the cartoon. Now that I am grown up I still love cartoons, I still buy toys and I still draw comic stories. The difference now is that I have made a career telling stories and drawing pictures that I want to see and I want others to see. Animation can be a lot of hard work and dedication but every time one is finished I sit back and watch it with the same eyes I had as a kid and enjoy the story I have helped tell and hope kids today feel the same way I did.\"

Shaunt Nigoghossian - Director
\"I got decent grades in school but I never had a subject that I really loved. I DID love to draw a lot though…on my notebooks, book covers, homework (got in trouble for it many times). After high school I didn’t really know what to do…but I kept drawing…took classes…got better and better and realized I had a gift for storyboarding (which is storytelling with drawings). Now I get to do what I love all day long. You can make a career out of anything you really truly love. If you feel strongly about something and pursue it with all of your energy - you will absolutely achieve it.\"

Editor

Adam Nixon - Animatic Editor
\"When I was a kid I watched Saturday morning cartoons every week, but I never imagined I’d be the one helping to create stories to inspire and entertain the new generation!\"

Producer

Duane Capizzi - Supervising Producer / Writer
\"I grew up on a steady diet of comic books and monster movies. Now, I get to think about superheroes and giant robots at my job all day long! At some jobs, that’s called “daydreaming” and it can get you fired. But I’m a lucky guy because they actually pay me for that! So keep reading those comics, but read your textbooks too â€" writing for animation not only takes a wild imagination, but discipline and craftsmanship if you want to do it well.\"

Jeff Kline - Executive Producer
\"You never know where the germ of a good story is going to come from; absolutely everything you learn in the classroom, and in life, could be fodder.\"

Production Crew

Mathias Dougherty - Production Manager
\"When I was 8, I remember watching a new show that changed my life forever; this show was called Transformers (G1). I knew right then and there I wanted to work in cartoons and maybe one day hopefully be part of such an amazingly cool show. Well, 26 years later and with positive encouragement from my parents, a love for animation, and a determination to do what I set out to do, I AM working for Transformers, Transformers: Prime!\"

Lorena Gallego - Casting Coordinator
\"Having the opportunity to work with extraordinary actors such as the man who brings Optimus Prime to life is one of the most exciting things about my job in casting for animation. Also, I love being able to contribute my own creativity into each story and getting to see those choices come to life when the character speaks\"

Nathan Johnson - Production Assistant
\"If you have a dream, hold onto it tight and believe in it, even when no one else does. When I was a kid I used to play with my Transformers every day and wish that I got to be an Autobot. Now my job is to help create Transformers cartoons. I like to tell everyone that Optimus Prime is my boss! How cool is that?\"

Writers

Mairghread Scott - Writer
\"Writing for animation is 80% hard work, 15% things you learned in school, and 5% crazy awesomeness that leaks out of your brain.\"

Generations Legnds Megatron, Starscream and Trailbreaker

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Generations Legnds Megatron, Starscream and Trailbreaker.

KO Toys has posted images of the upcoming Transformers Generations Legends Megatron, Starscream and Trailbreaker toys.

Wave 5 of Generations out in the USA

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Wave 5 of Generations out in the USA.

TFW2005.com are reporting that wave 5 of the Transformers Generationsis now out in parts of the USA.

Just got back from the Greenwood South Target here in Indiana, and they had Generations Skullgrin and Cliffjumper (no Thunderwing...), as well as PCC Stakeout w/ Protectobots (no Destrons).

Hasbro response to Power Core Combiner Spastic

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Hasbro response to Power Core Combiner Spastic .

Seibertron have received a reply from Hasbro US regarding the Power Core Combiner Spastic.  As you may remember we broke news that the Scottish newspaper The Daily Record had picked up on the name of this character and were talking about how the name is often used as an offensive term.  During my report I speculated that the toy would not see a UK release anyway and these thoughts have now been confirmed by Hasbro in the following statement.

\"Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention and for the opportunity to respond. The TRANSFORMERS brand intended no offense by use of the name \"SPASTIC\" for one of its products which has not and will not be available via traditional retail channels in Europe, including the the UK. Thank you once again for notifying us about your concern. As a marketer of children’s products, input from parents, families and fans regarding their experiences with our brands is extremely important to us. Our goal is to have all families who enjoy our brands feel good about their purchases and experiences.\"

Generations Kup images

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Generations Kup images.

KO Toys has posted a gallery of the upcoming Transformers Generations Sargent Kup toy.

 Kup remains a pickup truck, but more of a realistic one then the more futuristic Generation One Kup character / toy.

November and December Japanese Magazine Scans

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called November and December Japanese Magazine Scans.

We have updated our Transformers in the media section with five new Japanese Hobby Magazine scans.

The images come courtesy of Modox Toys and include Hyper Hobby December 2010, TV Magazine November and December 2010 and TV Boy November and December 2010.­

You can see the images by clicking on the hyperlinks below.

Hyper Hobby 2010-12
(144 images)
new

TV Boy 2010-12
(68 images)
new

TV Magazine 2010-12
(51 images)
new

TV Boy 2010-11
(70 images)
new

TV Magazine 2010-11
(49 images)
new

KO Clear Mirages to come with knock-off instructions and bio card

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called KO Clear Mirages to come with knock-off instructions and bio card.

As a follow-up to the news story we reported on the 8th November regarding the knock-off Henkei Seekers, and KO Henkei and Botcon exclusive clear Mirage toys, KOToys.com have now posted some imag­es showing the fake instructions and bio cards that will accompany the fake Botcon 2007 Mirage figure.  You can view the images below.

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Generations Black Shadow to be released

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Generations Black Shadow to be released.

TFW2005.com board member G1 Cindersaur recently purchased the upcoming Thunderwing figure complete with instructions which has followed recent trends in revealing the remould of those figures.  In the case of Thunderwing the instructions show that the remould will have a new head and new chest piece which look similar to the Japanese Victory figure Black Shadow.  Black Shadow was, of course, originally a recolour and remould of the US Generation One Thunderwing toy.  You can find images of the Generat ion One figures within our comprehensive toy gallery.

To view an image of the instructions, just take a look at the thumbnail below.

e-Hobby Shop updated

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called e-Hobby Shop updated.

Its the 14th November 2010 in Japan now (as that are ahead) and as such it is 24 years to the day that Transformers 2010 (Headmasters) first aired and to commemorate this e-Hobby have updated their website with a page dedicated to Transformers United.  The page contains silhouettes of Scourge, Galvatron, Cyclonus, Rodimus, Kup and Wreck-Gar.  What is not clear is whether this means that there will be e-Hobby exclusive Transformers United figures coming soon, or just thast they will be stocking the toys.

You can view the page here.

Four new Transformers Prime Character Promo clips

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Four new Transformers Prime Character Promo clips.

The Hub have produced four new Transformers Prime promotional videos this time focusing on four characters.  You can view the videos below.

Transformers: Prime - Arcee Promo


Transformers: Prime - Bumblebee Promo


Transformers: Prime - Cliffjumper Promo


­ Transformers: Prime â€" Jack Darby Promo

Low-res stills from the Transformers Prime TV Spots now online

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Low-res stills from the Transformers Prime TV Spots now online.

I have taken some low-resolution stills from the Transformers Prime TV-Spots which have aired which you can find both on Transformers-Prime.com and Transformers At The Moon.

To view the images on Transformers Prime simply visit the resource section of the site where you can find galleries for TV Spot1 and TV Spot 2.

On Transformers At The Moon, visit the Cartoon Section to view the same galleries.

Daily Record reports backlash over Transformers Power Core Combiner name

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Daily Record reports backlash over Transformers Power Core Combiner name.

Scottish Newspaper The Daily Record has posted an article about the backlash caused by the recent announcement of a name of an upcoming Power Core Combiner figure.  The figure called Spastic has caused backlash from UK based fans due to the derogatory and offensive meaning often used with the name that was originally used to describe someone with spastic paralysis.

This isn\'t the first time a Transformers name has caused trouble within the UK. In the past Slapper, Erector and, most thought off, Slag  have all lead to debates.  Hasbro were actually so concerned over the name Slag that they changed the Transformers Animated character from Slag to Snarl just because of the UK market (as confirmed by Derrick J Wyatt at Auto Assembly 2010).

UK fans need not fear that much though, the chances of the figure being released over here is slim anyway.

Transformers Animated Vol 6 Japanese DVD release information

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers Animated Vol 6 Japanese DVD release information.

Paramount have announced the release of Transformers Animated Vol 6 on DVD within Japan.  The DVD will be released on the 21st Jan 2011 for 3129yen.  The DVD includes the episode \"Mix Master and Scrapper\" which has never been shown on Japanese TV.  The episode was called \"Rise of the Constructicons\" in the original English language, for those who don\'t recognise the name.

You can view an image of the cover below.

Two new Transformers Prime TV Spots

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Two new Transformers Prime TV Spots.

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Two new TV spots for Transformers Prime have aired and as you would expect, are now available on YouTube.  You can view the two new trailers below.­

Amazon Japan updated with new images of MP-1L Convoy and Generations 2010 book

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Amazon Japan updated with new images of MP-1L Convoy and Generations 2010 book.

Amazon Japan have updated their product listings for both Masterpiece MP-1 Convoy and the Million Publishing Transformers Generations 2010 book with some new images.  The images include a first look at the back page of the Generation 2010 book.

Credit to Snakas for the report.

New images of Solar Storm Grappel

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called New images of Solar Storm Grappel.

HK-TF.com have posted some detailed images of the upcoming Solar Storm Grappel who is a remould of the Universe Inferno toy in G1 Grapple colours.  You can view he images here.

Video review of Power Core Combiner Dinobots

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Video review of Power Core Combiner Dinobots.

Peaugh has posted a YouTube video review of the upcoming Transformers Power Core Combiner Dinobot 5-pack.  You can view the video below.

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Hasbro inks deal with Canadian broadcaster

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Hasbro inks deal with Canadian broadcaster.

Hasbro have issued the following press release via the Associated Press announcing that Transformers Prime, G.I. Joe Renegades and other new shows made for The Hub will air on Corus Entertainment in Canada

Hasbro inks deal with Canadian broadcaster
Hasbro Studios-produced shows will run on Corus Entertainment networks in Canada.

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Hasbro Studios, the toy company\'s media production and distribution division, said Tuesday it has agreed to let a Canadian TV broadcaster air the TV shows it produces.

Financial terms were not disclosed.

Corus Entertainment will broadcast shows including \"Transformers Prime,\" \"My Little Pony Friendship is Magic,\" \"G.I. Joe Renegades,\" \"The Adventures of Chuck and Friends\" and \"Pound Puppies.\"

The shows are airing in the U.S. on \"The Hub,\" Hasbro\'s joint venture station with Discovery Communications.

Shares of Hasbro Inc. slipped 30 cents to $47.02.