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First look at Premium Optimus Prime Blade

Date: Monday, January 7th 2008 5:05pm CST
Category: Toy News
Posted by: i_amtrunks | Credit(s): tfarchive.com

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Images have emerged of the Blade attachment for the upcoming Premium Series Optimus Prime.

The blade is retractable, and it would seem that it will replace the Rifle that came with the standard series Leader Class Optimus Prime and Nightwatch Optimus Prime figures.





It should be noted that only the full plastic retractable blade is the one that will be released with the Premium series Prime, as the Translucent plastic version is a custom made blade.

More images can be found by clicking here.

Updated Comic Releases for 9th January 2008

Date: Monday, January 7th 2008 3:44pm CST
Categories: Comic Book News, Company News
Posted by: i_amtrunks | Credit(s): IDW Publishing, diamondcomics.com

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Diamond Comics have updated their release schedule for the 9th of January 2008 with two IDW Publishing Transformers comics:
SEP073750 TRANSFORMERS BEAST WARS THE ASCENDING #4 and
NOV073626 TRANSFORMERS BEST OF UK DINOBOTS #5

Both comics will retail for US $3.99.

The Diamond Comics release schedule for the 16th of January 2008 shows that there will be no Transformers related releases for that week.

IDW Publishing have also updated their site, with the January 9th releases in their "This Weeks Titles" sidebar.

Transformers Movie Leads Visual Effects Society Awards Nominations

Date: Monday, January 7th 2008 1:00pm CST
Categories: Movie Related News, Event News
Posted by: Skowl | Credit(s): superherohype.com, visualeffectssociety.com

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The nominations for the 6th Annual "Visual Effects Society Awards" have been announced and the Transformers Movie is leading the pack with 5 nominations:

Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects Driven Motion Picture

Best Single Visual Effect of the Year - for the Optimus Prime vs Bonecrusher highway battle.

Outstanding Animated Character in a Live Action Motion Picture - for Optimus Prime

Outstanding Models or Miniatures in a Motion Picture

and

Outstanding Compositing in a Motion Picture

For a list of all the nominees, read the press release (in PDF format) by clicking here

First Look at Animated Starscream Figure In-Package

Date: Monday, January 7th 2008 8:48am CST
Categories: Cartoon News, Toy News
Posted by: Skowl | Credit(s): Transformers @ The Moon: Transformerstoys.co.uk

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Transformers @ The Moon has received the first image of the Voyager-class Starscream figure in-package, which you can see by clicking here.

Transformers Mosiac: A True Leader

Date: Sunday, January 6th 2008 11:07pm CST
Categories: Site News, Comic Book News, Site Articles
Posted by: i_amtrunks | Credit(s): WhiteRabbit

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The Universe of the Transformers is vast, and populated by many characters. Their universe is a large tapestry, made up of the stories and points of view of countless experiences that serve the larger whole.

These are some of those stories. This is:


It should be noted that while this project has been recognized by IDW Publishing and Hasbro, none of the works presented have been commissioned or solicited by either company. The stories are not official canon, except where noted.
These stories are the result of Transformers enthusiasts taking the time out of their busy days to contribute to a universe they love.
No one has been paid for the production of these stories.

Today's piece is ”A True Leader”. Story and Art by Michal (Rees) Solarz, Colors and Letters by Lindsay (Neko) Smith.

Transformers: Animated Schedule Change

Date: Sunday, January 6th 2008 3:39pm CST
Category: Cartoon News
Posted by: i_amtrunks | Credit(s): Lawson

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Good News for all the Dinobot fans!

Cartoon Network have altered their known schedule for the Transformers: Animated series.

The episode "Total Meltdown" which was supposed to air as Episode 5 on January 12th 2008 has now been replaced by episode 6 "Blast from the Past" to air at the same date and time.

No reason for the episode change has been given, and episode 7 "Thrill of the Hunt" will air following "Blast from the Past" on January 19th, so for the moment it would seem that "Total Meltdown" will be skipped for some time.

Don't forget that you can discuss all things Animated related in our Cartoon and Comics Forum.

New Allspark Power Voyagers and FABs Released at Retail

Date: Sunday, January 6th 2008 1:05pm CST
Categories: Movie Related News, Toy News, Sightings
Posted by: Skowl | Credit(s): Sabrblade

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Reports are coming in that the new wave of Allspark Power Voyager figures and Fast Action Battlers from the Transformers Movie toyline have been released at retail in the United States. Theses new waves include the Voyager repaints First Strike Optimus Prime, Offroad Ironhide, Evac as well as Fast Action Battlers Smokescreen, Ramjet Pulse Cannon Ironhide and Fire Blast Optimus Prime.

Transformers Movie Still in the Running for Visual Effects Oscar

Date: Saturday, January 5th 2008 6:10pm CST
Categories: Movie Related News, Event News, Digital Media News
Posted by: Raymond T. | Credit(s): www.variety.com

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Variety has announced that the 2007 Transformers movie is still in the running for an Oscar Award in the catagory of Visual Special Effects. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will determine the final 3 nominations for the award on January 16th. The competition for Transformers are, The Bourne Ultimatum, Evan Almighty, The Golden Compass, I Am Legend, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End and 300.

Transformers Movie on Blu-Ray Still To Come?

Date: Saturday, January 5th 2008 5:41pm CST
Categories: Movie Related News, People News, Digital Media News
Posted by: Raymond T. | Credit(s): www.shootfortheedit.com

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Michael Bay, the director of the 2007 Transformers movie, has left a message on his board, letting fans know that he has not lost his hope to one day release the Transformers movie on the High Definition format of Blu-Ray. The following has been taken directly from his post.

"Well another studio down. Maybe I was right? Blu ray is just better. HD will die a slow death. It's what I predicted a year ago. Now with Warner's down for the count with Blu Ray. That makes it easier for Wal-Mart to push Blu Ray. And whatever Wal-Mart pushes - wins. Hd better start giving out those $120 million dollars checks to stay alive. Maybe they can give me some so I can give it to my Make-A-Wish charity, just to shut me up. Have faith people Transformers will come out in Blu-ray one day!

Bay".

First Look at Transformers Universe (G1 & BW) Robot Heroes!

Date: Saturday, January 5th 2008 5:21pm CST
Categories: Toy News, Auctions
Posted by: Skowl | Credit(s): Destro of TFW2005.com, TFormers.com

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some new images have surfaced of new Robot Heroes figures, in never-before-seen "Transformers Universe" packaging, which is the continuation of the Transformers Classics line.

The images show us two Generation 1 versus packs: Sunstreaker vs Galvatron and Hound vs blitzwing; and two Beast Wars packs: Rattrap vs Megatron and Cheetor vs Blackarachnia.

See the images at tfw2005.com by clicking here. And for those of you without a membership at tfw2005.com, the images have been mirrored at TFormers.com here