Hasbro Unveils “Angry Birds Transformers”

  I must be slipping; I couldn’t think of a bird-related pun for that headline.  In any case, Hasbro revealed their new “Angry Birds Transformers” line this morning, featuring the mash-up of the hit mobile game craze and those robots in disguise.  Frankly, after Angry Birds Star Wars, I’m surprised it took this long to get the Transformers version.  Angry Birds isn’t really my thing, but the kids seem to love it, and that’s what matters most.  Although I’m sure once we see plush Angry Bird Transformers, I’ll buy one or all for my kid.  Check out the artwork below,

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Transformers 2014 Hall of Fame Nominating Period is Open!

Good morning, Transformers fans!  Once again, Hasbro is asking the fans for their input as to who should be inducted into the Transformers Hall of Fame.  At BotCon 2014, June 22-24, Hasbro will announce the 2014 Hall of Fame Class, and they have two spots open for Fans’ Choice characters. Here’s what I want you to do – think of any robots that you feel are deserving to be included.  Post a comment to this article, E-mail tfhof@asmzine.com, comment on Facebook, or Tweet @ASMzine with the hashtag #ASMTF and include your nominees. The list needs to be compiled and sent

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Transformers 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”]

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TF4 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

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Funko Announces Hikari Friday Round 2 – Limited Edition NVS Batman Sofubi Vinyl Figure

Last week, Funko announced the first Hikary Friday, and this week they continue the giveaway with Round 2.  This week, you could win the very first Limited Edition NVS Batman Sofubi Vinyl Figure!  If you are lucky enough, you will walk away with #1 of 600 of this cool guy: To win, follow Funko on Twitter, Facebook, and/or Instagram for your opportinuty to retweet, like, and and regram your way into the contest.  Good luck! If you don’t remember, here’s a refresher on Hikari from Funko: Hikari, meaning ‘light’, is a highly collectible line of clear Sofubi Vinyl Figures.  These

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