It’s kind of like last week — out of all the comics IDW is slated to release tomorrow, two caught my eye, and once again it’s 24 and Transformers. You can see previews below and the full solicitations on page 2. First, The Transformers: Robots in Disguise begins “Season 2” with issue #28. Written by John Barber with art by Andrew Griffith, this issue finds the Autobots returning to Earth six months after the events of “Dark Cybertron”. The problem is that they weren’t exactly given a tearful goodbye when they left last time…. This preview happens to feature one of the best damn intros
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IDW Previews – April 16, 2014 – Transformers, 24 and More
There are a couple of books that IDW is releasing tomorrow that caught my eye. First and foremost we have the highly-anticipated Transformers: Windblade #1. The character of Windblade is fascinating from a behind-the-scenes standpoint alone. It’s the first character ever created in Transformers with input from all fans. Last year, Hasbro put up a poll asking what kind of character the fans would want, and lo-and-behold, we have Windblade, a female Transformer that exists in a universe where there aren’t many of her kind. Not only that, she’s also the only robot around who can speak to Metroplex. In the
Continue readingBotCon Reveals 2014 Figure – Decepticon Pirate Scorponok with Headmaster Olin Zarak
Well, to quote a spinach-eating sailor man, blow me down. Or as I tweeted, Nobody expects 1) the unexpected; 2) the Spanish Inquisition; 3) a new Headmaster figure in 2014. http://t.co/FCDSeLDZfa @BotCon — ASM (@ASMzine) April 3, 2014 I’ve lamented that we weren’t getting Nightbeat as a Headmaster later this year. I’ve wondered if we’d ever get a Headmaster figure again. Looks like BotCon has answered my mostly-unheard request, because lo and behold, they just showed off Decepticon Pirate Scorponok with Headmaster Olin Zarak. Look at him. Look at how glorious he is. LOOK AT THAT HEAD. It’s like it’s
Continue readingBotCon Reveals the Third 2014 Exclusive – Cybertronian Knight Devcon!
So, although I haven’t talked about the previous two exclusives (but I will soon), I figure that should change with the third reveal for BotCon 2014 – Devcon, the Cybertronian Knight! Some fans have been waiting for a Devcon toy for almost 30 years. We almost had him twice — he was a potential toy for BotCon 2002 (a race car)and if 3H had kept the BotCon license, we might have had him for BotCon 2005 or later (a remold of Energon Slugslinger). They say anticipation makes the heart grow fonder. I don’t know about that, but at least in
Continue readingThe Hub Network Announces New “Transformers” Series in 2015
[UPDATE: Added image via http://thetransformers.tumblr.com/post/79891475098/the-hub-network-announces-brand-new-transformers] The Hub Network, home of “Transformers Prime”, is continuing the story of Bumblebee as he grows into a leadership role. Will Friedle will return as the voice of Bumblebee, and the show will also star Darren Criss, Constance Zimmer and Ted McGinley. Set to take place years after the end of “Transformers Prime” this unnamed show will air in 2015, and Jeff Kline returns as Executive Producer. No word on if Peter Cullen and Frank Welker will return as Optimus and Megatron. Feast your eyes on the new design of Bumblebee, then hit the full press
Continue readingThe First Official Trailer for “Transformers: Age of Extinction” Is Here!
After being teased at the Super Bowl, and two new posters released this week, it’s finally here – the first official trailer for Transformers: Age of Extinction! [youtube id=”ubGpDoyJvmI” mode=”normal” align=”center”] Spoilers after the jump.
Continue readingToy Fair 2014 – Hasbro’s Transformers – Video Demos
Hasbro’s Transformers – Video Demos At the Hasbro Preview Party, Matthew Greenbaum of ASM was able to get some video demos of Bumblebee and Grimlock transforming, and in the latter, get sound effects as well. Take a look below, and be sure to see our Transformers show room pictures as well as press images! [youtube id=”-J0RUOFUw9A” mode=”normal” align=”center”] [youtube id=”IFJUgvIyTJs” mode=”normal” align=”center”]
Continue readingIDW Publishing – April 2014 Solicitations – Transformers, GI Joe, 24
IDW Publishing has released their solicitations for April 2014. Here’s what’s in store for Transformers, GI Joe, and 24. TRANSFORMERS Transformers Legacy: A Celebration of Transformers Package Art—CERTIFIED COOL Jim Sorenson, Bill Forster (w) Remember the thrill of tearing open the wrapping on Christmas morning, discovering a brand new TRANSFORMERS toy in a shiny new box? While the toys were amazing in their own right, what made the packages stand head-and-shoulders above the competing action figures on shelves was the stunning box art. Transformers: Legacy collects hundreds of beautifully airbrushed paintings from the iconic first decade of The Transformers. Essays and interviews from the
Continue readingToy Review Advent Calendar: The Bot Bringing Presents to All Good Little Children
Well, this review is part of the Toy Review Advent Calendar, and I love Transformers, so of course I would pick a Transformer with a holiday theme. No, I didn’t choose a robot from any of the Marvel UK comics Christmas issues — I speak of course, of the bot that brings gifts to all girls and boys — Wreck-Gar! You don’t believe me? Oh, do you not remember “Transformers: Animated”? Wreck-Gar decided to play the part of Santa Claus and deliver garbage to all the kids in the episode “Human Error” Well, his spark is in the right place, at
Continue reading#NYCC 2013 Friday Pictures – Transformers Art and Artists, Unique Toys, Mezco Toyz
Anthony Brucale, the genius behind TFU.INFO, was at New York Comic Con Friday, taking pictures for us. Because of the amount of pictures, we’re going to post them in batches rather than have you wait for one long post to load up. Transformers Art and Artists At the IDW Publishing booth, Brian Shearer and Andrew Griffith were hanging out, drawing and signing autographs. Dan Khanna, long time artist on various Transformers projects, was also at the convention. Ian Brauner Artist Ian Brauner (http://spacebird.tumblr.com) was there with this Prime Puns book. Unique Toys’ Prototypes Unique Toys was showing off their “Mania King”
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