JAGEX GAMES STUDIO ANNOUNCES DETAILS OF TRANSFORMERS MMO AT BOTCON 2011 OFFICIAL TRANSFORMERS FAN CONVENTION ATTENDEES WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DESIGN THEIR OWN TRANSFORMERS CHARACTER, MEET THE DEVELOPMENT TEAM, AND PRE-REGISTER FOR BETA FANS’ WAIT FOR THE NAME AND EARLY DETAILS OF THE UPCOMING MMO IS OVER CAMBRIDGE, UK – JUNE 1, 2011 – Jagex Games Studio, one of the largest independent games developers and publishers in the world, today announced the much anticipated name;TRANSFORMERS UNIVERSE for the upcoming MMO based on the iconic TRANSFORMERS brand from Hasbro, Inc. as well as plans to attend TRANSFORMERS BotCon 2011, the
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Phil is the Owner/Editor-In-Chief/Chief Reviewer of ASM. He is a long time Transformers fan, having been involved in the online fandom since the early 90's. He resides with his wife in Wisconsin, but no, he doesn't like to eat much cheese.
BotCon 2011 — Animated Ironfist — er, Fisitron
The BotCon 2011 attendee exclusive figure was revealed last night to those lucky people able to pick up their packages. And he is Animated Fisitron.
Continue readingBotCon 2011 – Animated Minvera Revealed
BotCon 2011 has begun, and their Twitter feed has revealed the first at-show exclusive: Animated Minerva, the Customization Class project. Two things — wow, that’s a nice deco! And the new head sculpt add-ons? Nice. Secondly — dang it, now I want one…. See more pictures at http://twitgoo.com/2bbfio, http://twitgoo.com/2bbfwx, http://twitgoo.com/2bbfye and http://twitgoo.com/2bbfyw
Continue readingKnee-Jerk Reactions to DC Comics Revamping Everything
Here are some thoughts I’ve had, just some knee-jerk initial reactions to the whole “DC Universe is revamping all titles” news that just came out. See these links for more information: http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-05-31-dc-comics-reinvents_n.htm and http://www.newsarama.com/comics/DC-Universe-Reboot-Announcement-110531.html . Wait, what? So, Action Comics and Detective Comics — two titles with issue numbers close or over 900 — are now going to be restarted at #1? SO SORRY, DETECTIVE COMICS, NO #900 FOR YOU. Wait, what?
Continue readingPress Release: Transformers Invade Pasadena for 17th Annual Transformers Convention
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HASBRO CELEBRATES ITS TRANSFORMERS BRAND AS “ROBOTS IN DISGUISE” INVADE PASADENA FOR 17th ANNUAL TRANSFORMERS CONVENTION TRANSFORMERS Fans From Around the World to Experience “MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE” Brand Exhibition Of The Epic Global Entertainment Franchise PAWTUCKET, R.I. (May 31, 2011) – Thousands of fans from around the world will celebrate the enduring popularity of the iconic TRANSFORMERS brand from Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), as the 2011 TRANSFORMERS fan convention known as “BOTCON” returns to Pasadena on June 4-5. Less than a month before the highly anticipated debut of the new Paramount Pictures filmTRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON,
Continue readingPress Release – Mezco Reveals Green Lantern Mez-Itz Summer Exclusive
For Immediate Release DC Universe Mez-Itz Green Lantern & Sinestro Comic Version 2-Pack Mez-Itz, 6″ rotocast vinyl collectibles that are cool by design. Both GREEN LANTERN and SINESTRO feature five points of articulation with 1000 points of fun, and are packaged in sturdy, collector friendly box! In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, a small but powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. But when a new enemy threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the
Continue readingToy Review – Transformers – Turbo Tracks
The Geek Bits Name: Turbo Tracks Toyline: Transformers Subline: Reveal the Shield Released: January/February 2011 Availability: General retailers (Target, Walmart, Toys R Us) Price: $12.99 Includes: Turbo Tracks, blaster, instructions Worth the price? Buy it at normal retail, do not hesitate if he’s on sale. If there’s anything AUTOBOT TRACKS loves, it’s himself. In his opinion, nothing is quite so fine as the glint of sunlight off his perfectly polished chrome, or the looks humans give his sweet paint job as he rolls by. He’s no coward, but he avoids battle all the same, if only to protect his precious
Continue readingToy Review – Cyberverse Commander Powerglide
The Geek Bits Toy Name: Powerglide Toyline Name: Transformers Subline Name: Dark of the Moon Toy Class: Cyberverse Commander Manufacturer: Hasbro Released: May 2011 Availability: General retailers (Target, Walmart, Toys R Us) Price: $7 (roughly) Includes: Powerglide, 2 weapons Worth the price? Totally. Get it when you see it.
Continue readingPress Release: Mezco and Others Contribute To Fangoria Charity Auction for Japan Relief
For Immediate Release Mezco and Others Contribute To Fangoria Charity Auction for Japan Relief Last March, Japan experienced one of the most overwhelming national tragedies on record. In addition to the irreparable loss of life, the overall damage costs exceed $300 billion, marking the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami as the most costly natural disaster in the history of the world. As such, many businesses and organizations across the world have come together to aid and support Japan in their time of crisis. Fangoria, America’s #1 horror entertainment company, is proud to be a part of the relief effort.
Continue readingPress Release: Bay and Spielberg in Transformers Hall of Fame
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HASBRO TO HONOR MICHAEL BAY AND STEVEN SPIELBERG WITH INDUCTION INTO THE TRANSFORMERS HALL OF FAME Bay to attend ceremony at TRANSFORMERS “BOTCON” Fan Convention in Pasadena, California, on June 4 Pawtucket, R.I. (MAY 18, 2011) — Earlier today on its official TRANSFORMERS Facebook page, Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) announced the induction of film industry legends Michael Bay and Steven Spielberg—the director and executive producer of the blockbuster TRANSFORMERS film franchise—into its TRANSFORMERS Hall of Fame. The second annual TRANSFORMERS Hall of Fame ceremony, which celebrates more than 25 years of “MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE” action,
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