TRANSFORMERS is 35 years old this year. In fact, today marks the 35th anniversary of what could be the first print ad for the robots in disguise. Thirty-five years is a lot of robots, a lot of battles, a lot of fun — and Hasbro wants to celebrate all that encompasses the brand. The kick-off features Angela Bassett, the voice of SHATTER from BUMBLEBEE, in the video you can see embedded below. Future videos will showcase creators, celebrities, and others involved throughout all of Transformers history. Hasbro, in the press release shown below, invites fans to post their own videos
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Toy Fair 2019 – NECA – Alien, Predator, Horror, Other Movie Figures
NECA has done great work with their movie figures over the past few years. The likeness of actresses and actors is fantastic, the detail is stunning, and the fans love them. This year, NECA had on display a variety of figures from various movie lines. First, in the Alien and Predator universe(s), we have a variety of the, well, Aliens and Predators. (It’s late, my writing is suffering.) Horror movies are also a huge portion of NECA’s portfolio. On display were Friday the 13th, It, Halloween, Bride of Chucky and more! As for other movies, check out figures from Gremlins,
Continue readingToy Fair 2017 — “Transformers: The Last Knight” Crew Visit Hasbro Showroom
Transformers: The Last Knight stars Mark Wahlberg, Josh Duhamel, Isabela Moner, Laura Haddock, director Michael Bay and producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura visited Hasbro’s New York Toy Fair Showroom last month. We’re a bit delayed with these pictures, but please enjoy them now!
Continue readingThe Case for a The Black Series 6″ Mara Jade
Look, I know I don’t usually cover Star Wars figures, I know I have BotCon info to put up, and I know I am not even part of the polling process, but I need to get this out there. The only character you should vote for in the Star Wars 2015 Fans’ Choice Poll is Mara Jade. I admit that I’m biased. My wife is a huge Mara fan. But honestly, there is no better choice for the winner, simply because this is the best opportunity. I know the 6″ The Black Series line is missing a lot of iconic
Continue readingFour with Phil – Episode 8: A Life is Like a Garden
In this episode, Phil briefly eulogizes Leonard Nimoy. Rest in peace, good sir. [youtube id=”pdJ4ECURNuQ” align=”center”] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdJ4ECURNuQ Download the MP3 (5 MB) pdJ4ECURNuQ
Continue readingNew Official Images of “Transformers: Age of Extinction” Slog and Snarl
The fine folks at Hasbro and Hunter PR have provided new official images of Transformers: Age of Extinction deluxe Slog and voyager Snarl. If they’re anything like Slug, they’ll be awesome toys. Take a look! Deluxe Snarl Voyager Snarl
Continue readingTransformers 4 New Trailer Released!
Robots. Destruction. Fire. Dinosaurs. And more American flags than all three previous movies combined (maybe)! It’s the new Transformers: Age of Extinction trailer! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKD5SNYUpUk[youtube id=”CKD5SNYUpUk” align=”center”]
Continue readingTF4 News – Cybertron Monday Is Here, New Poster Released, New Trailer Imminent
If you didn’t know already, today is Cybertron Monday! You can head to http://www.cybertronmonday.com and find your favorite online retailer to pre-order Age of Extinction toys! Check out the press release on the next page. For those who want more instant gratification, looks like brick-and-mortar stores are starting to break the release date and put toys on the shelves. Your mileage may vary, so you have lots of options to get your TF4 Toy Fix. Secondly, according to Jason over at Flying Ninja Kick, at least one new TF4 Poster has been released, and a new trailer will be released to iTunes on
Continue reading“Transformers: Age of Extinction” Preview Event – News, Reviews, Cybertron Monday, New Apps
Last week, a number of Transformers fan sites got a goodie box from the folks at Hasbro and Hunter PR. This box contained four toys from the upcoming Transformers: Age of Extinction line. These toys included Deluxe Autobot Drift, Deluxe Dinobot Slug, Voyager Grimlock, and Leader Optimus Prime. Today, ASM and other sites are putting up reviews and thoughts of these toys as well as some other news. To read our reviews, click the names of the toys above. Get more news after the jump.
Continue readingToy Review: “Transformers: Age of Extinction” Leader Optimus Prime
NAME: Optimus Prime ALLEGIANCE: Autobot ALTERNATE MODE: Western Star truck cab CLASS: Leader SERIES: M4: #001 CO-SELLS: Grimlock COMES WITH: Sword of Judgment, Vector Shield OPTIMUS PRIME has long believed that freedom is the right of all sentient beings. He has never wavered from his belief, no matter what has befallen him in battle. Once again ready to defend the people of his adopted planet, the unyielding AUTOBOT Commander prepares for the battle that will allow the AUTOBOTS to reclaim their role as Earth’s honored protectors. It wouldn’t be a Transformers movie without Optimus Prime leading the Autobots. Optimus gets another makeover in
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