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Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye #26 Subscription Cover

Date: Monday, January 6th 2014 3:53pm CST
Category: Comic Book News
Posted by: El Duque | Credit(s): IDW Publishing

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Thanks to IDW Publishing's Facebook account we have the subscription cover for Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye #26 (Dark Cybertron Chapter 8 ). The cover features Tailgate, who's apparently been hitting the gym. Check out the cover mirrored below:



As you can see it's based on the previously revealed Generations toy design:

TFsource 1-6 Weekly SourceNews! MMC Fortis, Fansproject Smart Robin and More!

Date: Monday, January 6th 2014 12:07pm CST
Category: Sponsor News
Posted by: El Duque | Credit(s): zoltaire

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Greetings Source Fans!
This week we have new instock items like Reformatted - R-05 - Fortis the Ground Assaulter, Fansproject - Function X-3: Smart Robin, MP-19 - Masterpiece Smokescreen, and G28 & TG29 Megatron & Starsream, Sandstorm! Check out new preorders for MP-12 - Masterpiece Sideswipe - Lambor - 2nd Production Run, Transformers Go - G26 - Optimus Prime EX Triple Changer, X2 Toys - XT004 Interceptor Kit for Titan Metroplex, and a restock of Make Toys - Green Giant this month! Be sure to check out the Source Blog for our latest Source Article, Review and Interview! All this and more... in this week's SourceNews!



In this issue of SourceNews:
1. MMC Fortis Now Instock!
2. Fansproject Smart Robin Now Instock, Quadruple-U Restocked!
3. Make Toys Green Giant Restock in January!
4. TF Go! G26-Optimus Prime Up for Preorder! TG28 & TG29 Now Instock!
5. 3rd Party Customs Update!
6. Officially Licensed T-shirts Restocked!
7. Masterpiece Update! MP-12 - 2nd Production Run up for Preorder!
8. Now Instock - Unique Toys Sharp Claw!
9. Now Instock iGear - PP05D - Defense Specialist!
10. Warbotron - Up for Preorder!
11. Now Instock - TFC Toys - Project Ares - Nemean!
12. Source Blog Updates!
13. Newest Preorder items at TFsource
14. Newest Instock items at TFsource



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1. MMC Fortis Now Instock!

Now instock - Reformatted - R-05 - Fortis the Ground Assaulter! Order yours at TFsource here:


Reformatted - R-05 - Fortis the Ground Assaulter

Now back instock - MMC's R-03 Bovis! This is our final shipment of this popular figure so don't miss out! Order yours here:


Reformatted - R-03 - Bovis the Supply Specialist

Now up for preorder: MMC's Feral Con Leo Dux! Preorder yours here:


Reformatted - R-04 - Leo Dux the Squadron Commander

Now back instock - Mastermind Creations Hexatron! Very limited stock remaining on this restock, and the final stock from MMC, don't miss out on this amazing piece! Order yours at TFsource here:


Reformatted - R-01 - Terminus Hexatron

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2. Fansproject Smart Robin Now Instock, Quadruple-U Restocked!

Fansproject Function-X Smart Robin is back instock! Order yours at TFsource here:


Fansproject - Function X-3: Smart Robin

Now Restocked - Fansproject - Function X-2: Quadruple-U! Order here:


Fansproject - Function X-2: Quadruple-U

Now up for Preorder - Fansproject - Causality CA-13 Diesel! Unfortunately, he won't be in until early/mid January. You can preorder here:


Fansproject - Causality CA-13 Diesel & M3 Crossfire Set

Check out TFsource Sponsored Reviewer' Peaugh's video of Diesel! Simply scroll part way down the page and enjoy! It's a long one. Watch it right on TFsource here: http://tfsource.com/fansproject/ca-13-diesel/

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3. Make Toys Green Giant Restock in January!

We will be receiving a small amount of stock of Make Toys Green Giant in January and at a great price! It's not clear we'll be able to get any more stock other than on the secondary market at a much higher price, so don't miss out! US customers get FREE shipping on this piece at over $150, international customers get reduced shipping on all orders over $150! Preorders up here:


Make Toys - Green Giant - Set of 6 Pieces

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4. TF Go! G26-Optimus Prime Up for Preorder! TG28 & TG29 Now Instock!

Takara has updated photos of TF Go G26 Optimus Prime! Quite a unique beast and train feel, and also he can combine with other TF Go figures as shown! Preorder yours at TFsource here:


Transformers Go - G26 - Optimus Prime EX Triple Changer

TG28 & TG29 Megatron & Starsream, Sandstorm now instock! Megatron & Starscream feature Metallic Paint Apps and G1 accurate color schemes, Sandstorm features slightly richer colors to the US release. They are now available at TFsource here:


TFsource - Your Source for Japanese Generations!

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5. 3rd Party Customs Update!

Now up for preorder - X2 Toys Interceptor - Transforming Metroplex Gun! Set for a March release, we'll update with more info when we receive it on this add-on kit. Preorder yours at TFSource here:


X2 Toys - XT004 Interceptor Kit - Add on Transforming Gun for Titan Metroplex

We've put up a preorder for Dr. Wu's Rainstorm Gun - add on for Voyager Class Springer! If you have the Rainstorm set already, this is the gun that came with that set sold separately. Many Dr. Wu items were also recently restocked on the site here: http://tfsource.com/dr-wu-customs/?sort_by=newest&per_page=120


DR. Wu - DW-TP15 Rain Storm Gun - Metallic Edition

KFC's Xmas Trio - Set of 3 - Preorders up! Don't forget preorders have been up for KFC's Xmas Trio Set! Includes 1 Orange Wingthing, 1 SG Blue Badbat and 1 cage for the beast. Other figures shown sold separately. Preorder yours here:


KFC - Xmas Trio Pack - Set of 3

Before and After MP-17 Masterpiece Prowl Omega Launcher - Add on Set now instock! Limited stock remains here:


Before and After - Omega Launcher for MP-17 Prowl

The MP-18 B&A kit is not instock yet, but you can preorder here:


Before and After - Omega Launcher for MP-18 Bluestreak

Now instock - X2 Toys Trailbreaker & Hoist Add-on Parts! Includes many great add-on pieces to upgrade your generations figures to make them more like their G1 predecessors! Generations Hoist & Trailbreaker sold separately! Order yours at TFSource here:


X2 Toys - XT003 Trailbreaker & Hoist - Add on Kit

Transformazing Toys Pandora's Box Armor Preorders Up! We've added preorders for the Transformazing Toys UM & OP Pandora's Box armor. These no longer include the trailer, are upgrade sets of armor for Generations Ultra Magnus & Optimus Prime. Preorder here:


Transformazing Toys Pandora's Box Armor

Now instock - ToyWorld's Trace! This guy looks great, and we're processing and shipping out preorders! His color scheme is really bold compared to Grindrod and Aurora, just may be the best piece of the 3! Order yours at TFource here:


ToyWorld - TW-T03 Trace

Now up for preorder - AFT Toys - AFT-07 Titanium Saint! Figure stands 15CM/6" tall and is fully transformable. Pictures are of a prototype, actual product will be colored. From the same company that made the Delicate Warrior - now renamed as AFT Toys. Preorder up at TFSource here:


AFT Toys - AFT-07 Titanium Saint

Now up for preorder - Dr. Wu Full Gear - Year of the Horse Edition! This great upgrade kit includes the non-clear version of the holiday version and will be released in January! Preorder yours here:


DR. Wu - DW-TP10 Full Gear - Year of the Horse Edition

Now up for preorder - DR. Wu X-mas Exclusive Full Gear Set! This add-on set from Dr. Wu includes Forge of Time and Laser Gun as shown. Clear Xmas edition limited to just 300 sets. Preorder yours at TFSource here:


DR. Wu - DW-TP10 Full Gear - Limited Edition 300 PCS Xmas Edition

Now up for preorder - Iron Factory - IF-EX01 FOC Grimlock Add-On! Fills in the space in Grimlock's chest as well as includes a weapon for him. Preorder yours at TFSource here:


Iron Factory - IF-EX01 FOC Grimlock Add-On

Dr. Wu - Warhead - for MP-17 & MP-18 Preorder Up! It's an MP-17 & MP-18 Missile Launcher Upgrade Type of Day! Each set actually includes both missile launchers, as well as 3 sets of chrome missiles! So yes, you get everything you need for either prowl or bluestreak with either set.


DR. Wu - DW-P15P - Warhead - Add on Kit for MP-17 Prowl


DR. Wu - DW-P15B - Warhead - Add on Kit for MP-18 Bluestreak

Now up for preorder - G-07 Punishment - Upgrade for MP-17 Prowl & MP-18 Bluestreak! This set includes 4 different set of launchers with missiles as well as two sets of antennas! Check out all the pictures for all the details. Upgrade your MP-17 & MP-18 today! Order yours here:


G-07 - Punishment - Add on Kit

Now up for preorder - Xovergen Nemesis Trailer Force! Limited to just 1000 pieces, this add on goes with the Tokyo Toy Show Version of Nemesis Prime! Preorder yours at TFSource here:


Xovergen - TF-01B - Trailer Force - Black Nemesis Version

Now instock - KFC's Airdancer! This piece features both Jetdancer and Slamtank that combine to form the robot Airdancer! Order yours at TFSource here:


KFC - CST-05J & CTS-06J Airdancer Set of Jetdancer & Slamtank

Now Instock - KFC - CST-05B & CTS-06B Airdancer Set of Jetdancer & Slamtank - Black Version! Limited to just 300 pieces worldwide! Order yours here:


KFC - CST-05B & CTS-06B Airdancer Set of Jetdancer & Slamtank - Black Version

Now up for preorder KFC - CST-D01 & CTS-D02 Set of Haymaker & Overslay! This great set of 2 is compatible with MP-13 Soundwave and set for an October release! Preorder yours at TFsource here:


KFC - CST-D01 & CTS-D02 Set of Haymaker & Overslay

Now up for preorder: Cubex - Engineer Huff! Set for a December release date! Preorder yours at TFsource here:


Cubex - Ancestor Rebuilder Series 01 - Engineer Huff

Now Up for Preorder - Xtransbots - Boosticus set - Dark Force! This set is limited to just 300 pieces and all the parts come in black, this allows you to custom paint or customize the parts as you see fit. They are aiming to have these out in time for the holidays and at a reduced price due to the lack of colors/paint apps! Find all the Xtransbots Boosticus sets here:


Xtransbots - BEK-01DF - Boosticus Dark Force Add-on Kit

Now Up for Preorder - Xtransbots - BEK-01R - Boosticus Add-on Kit! Preorder yours at TFsource here:


Xtransbots - BEK-01R - Boosticus Add-on Kit

Now up for preorder: Xtransbots Stax & Krank! Preorder single figures or save by preordering both together due out in December!


Xtransbots - MM-1 Krank & MM-2 Stax Set of 2

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6. Officially Licensed T-shirts Restocked!

We've gotten in a restock on most shirt sizes for the officially licensed Transformers T-shirts. Unfortunately they forgot to ship a couple of sizes on the Keep Calm and Hail Megatron shirt, but more should be in shortly! Order yours here:


TFsource - Your Source for Officially Licensed T-shirts!

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7. Masterpiece Update! MP-12 - 2nd Production Run up for Preorder!

Now back up for preorder - MP-12 Masterpiece Sideswipe - 2nd Production Run! Unlike all the unsubstantiated preorders that were listed prior by other sites for a 2nd run of MP-12 Sideswipe that didn't exist, this one is confirmed, and back up for the original preorder price of $79.99! Plus this version is supposed to fix many of the QC issues associated with the first. Due out in March/April - preorder yours today! Preorder yours at TFsource here:


MP-12 - Masterpiece Sideswipe - Lambor - 2nd Production Run

Now Instock - Masterpiece MP-19 Smokescreen! Just in time for the holidays, we've received shipment of MP-19 Smokescreen. Order here:


MP-19 - Masterpiece Smokescreen

Check out these other Masterpiece figures also now instock:


MP-13 - Masterpiece Soundwave - 2nd Production Run


MP-10 - Masterpiece Optimus Prime - Second Edition with Stand


MP-17 - Masterpiece Prowl


MP-18 - Masterpiece Bluestreak


MP-10B - Masterpiece Black Convoy - Optimus Prime

We've also picked up a handful of the Cybertron Con Expo Exclusive Masterpiece grimlock as well as T-Shirts from the con! The Tshirt includes a mini-apron for your MP Grimlock to wear, both by the Stayreal Brand. The T-shirt is XL size but look to run small, we will verify the closest US size tomorrow. Both are extremely high quality. The apron is one size fits MP Grimlock. Available in time for the holidays here:


Masterpiece Grimlock - Cybertron Con 2013 Exclusive


Cybertron Con 2013 Exclusive T-shirt - with Grimlock Apron

MP-11 Masterpiece Coronation Starscream Now up for Preorder! We have opened back up preorders for the extremely popular MP-11 Masterpiece Coronation Starscream! If you preordered already the stock will be in in December, any preorders placed going forward will be filled in February/March 2014.Preorder yours at TFSource here:


MP-11 - Masterpiece Starscream - Coronation Set - Asia Exclusive Reissue

MP-13B Soundblaster Preorder Update! News from Japan - supposedly MP-13B Soundblaster will include a chest panel in both purple and red so you can display him cartoon accurate or toy accurate! Preorder yours at TFsource here:


Masterpiece MP-13B Soundblaster & Ratbat

Now up for preorder: MP-08 Masterpiece Grimlock - Asia Exclusive with Flame Sword & Crown Coin! Preorder yours here:


MP-08 Masterpiece Grimlock - Asia Exclusive with Flame Sword & Crown Coin

Preorders for MP-22 - Masterpiece Ultra Magnus - With Perfect Edition Trailer are now live! Note: Pricing is not finalized and is estimated, if pricing is reduced at a later date all preorders will reflect the updated pricing so there is no risk in preordering! Additionally all information is tentative, once final product photos and pricing is available we will update the listing to reflect this. Preorder yours today!


MP-22 - Masterpiece Ultra Magnus - with Perfect Edition Trailer

TFsource Restock - MP-11S Masterpiece Sunstorm! Instock at TFSource here:


MP-11S Masterpiece Sunstorm

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8. Now Instock - Unique Toys Sharp Claw!

Now Instock - Unique Toys Sharp Claw! The box for this guy is massive, and includes all the add on weaponry and wings to form War Leo. Preorders are being processed, order yours at TFSource here:


Unique Toys - War Lord - UT-W05 War Leo - Sharp Claw

Now up for preorder - Unique Toys Soundmixer! Fully transformable, figure stands 17CM/6.7" tall, approximately the same height as MP-17. Soundmixer's weapon parts actually become a cassette! Scheduled for release in March! Preorder yours at TFSource here:


Unique Toys - Soundmixer

Now instock - Unique Toys Sharky! Start building your Sharky army today! Order at TFSource here:


Unique Toys G02 - Sharky - Set of 3!

Check out TFSource Sponsored Reviewer' Peaugh's Sharky Review here: Unique Toys G02 - Sharky Set of 3 | Source Review

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9. Now Instock iGear - PP05D - Defense Specialist!

Now Instock iGear - PP05D - Defense Specialist! Instock at TFsource here:


iGear - PP05D - Defense Specialist

Additionally we have received limited restock of the Comic Color Hench figure!


iGear - MW-03C Hench - Comic Color Edition

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10. Warbotron - Up for Preorder!

The Mighty Warbotron is now up for Preorder! The figures will be released in this order: A, B, C, D, E. A & B are scheduled to be released in the same month, C & D the same month, but this doesn't mean at the same time and there always could be delays. We recommend using TFSource's Order Stacking to manage your preorders, or preordering in groups of 2 to take advantage of our FREE US shipping on orders over $150! Preorders up here:


TFsource - Your Source for great prices on Warbotron toys!


Warbotron - WB01B


Warbotron - WB01A


Warbotron - WB01D


Warbotron - WB01C


Warbotron - WB01E

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11. Now Instock - TFC Toys - Project Ares - Nemean!

Now Instock - TFC Toys - Project Ares - Nemean! Order here:


TFC Toys - Project Ares - Nemean

Now Instock - Wings of Uranos Upgrade Kit! Order yours at TFsource here:


TFC Toys - TFC-08 Wings of the Uranos

Deck out your Uranos 5 piece set with this great upgrade kit. We also have limited stock of the Uranos 5 piece set instock here:


TFC Toys - Uranos - Full Set of 5

Now instock - TFC's Nemesis Primars! This super deformed'esque figure features a nemesis color scheme and wings add-on that can attach to your Henkei/Classics Optimus Prime! Order yours at TFSource here:


TFC Toys - PS-02 Nemesis Primars Super-Deformed

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12. Source Blog Updates!



NEW SOURCE REVIEW! TFsource Sponsored Reviewer Peaugh has an early review up of Xtransbots Krank & Stax - watch it on TFsource here: http://tfsource.com/xtransbots/krank-stax/. We should have these guys in shortly, until then - enjoy the review!

NEW SOURCE REVIEW! Xovergen sent Benscollectables an early sample to review of their Nemesis Trailerforce and you can watch Benscollectables review on TFsource right here:
http://tfsource.com/xovergen/nemesis-trailerforce/. This figure is set to be released in a few days, and instock at TFsource (barring any delays) about a week later!

NEW SOURCE INTERVIEW! We spend quality time with a casual collector instead of a community megastar, welcome Richard Brown! http://tfsource.com/blog/collector-interview-20-richard-brown/

NEW SOURCE ARTICLE! Masterpiece, 3rd Party,TFGT or vintage Transformers? Maz's top 5 toy purchases of 2013. Top 5 Toy Purchases of 2013 | Source Blog

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13. Newest Preorder items at TFsource


MP-12 - Masterpiece Sideswipe - Lambor - 2nd Production Run


X2 Toys - XT004 Interceptor Kit - Add on Transforming Gun for Titan Metroplex


Make Toys - Green Giant - Set of 6 Pieces


DR. Wu - DW-TP15 Rain Storm Gun - Metallic Edition


KFC - Xmas Trio Pack - Set of 3


Unique Toys - Soundmixer


AFT Toys - AFT-07 Titanium Saint


MP-12G - Masterpiece G2 Sideswipe


MP-11 - Masterpiece Starscream - Coronation Set - Asia Exclusive Reissue


Supreme Starscream - Platinum Edition - Year of the Horse Version


Sentinel - Gigantic Action - Scorponok Figure


MP-10 - Masterpiece Optimus Prime - Year of the Horse Version


e-hobby - Transformers Cloud - Optimus Prime


e-hobby - Transformers Cloud - Megatron


Warbotron - WB01B


Warbotron - WB01A


Warbotron - WB01D


Warbotron - WB01C


Warbotron - WB01E


FansToys FT-04 Scoria


Voltron - 30th Anniversary Die-Cast Light-Up Set - with Sound and Stand


DR. Wu - DW-P15P - Warhead - Add on Kit for MP-17 Prowl


DR. Wu - DW-P15B - Warhead - Add on Kit for MP-18 Bluestreak


G-07 - Punishment - Add on Kit


Before and After - Omega Launcher for MP-18 Bluestreak


Xovergen - TF-01B - Trailer Force - Black Nemesis Version


KRE-O - Transformers - Micro Change Combiner Series 04 - Set of Computron & Menasor


Cubex - Ancestor Rebuilder Series 01 - Engineer Huff


Kidslogic - Super Deformed Optimus Prime Statue - 6'' Transformers Statue


Transformers Go - G25 - Black Lio Prime


Transformers Go - G26 - Optimus Prime EX Triple Changer


Unique Toys - Mania King - Messiah


DaCaToys - Kronos


MP-08 Masterpiece Grimlock - Asia Exclusive with Flame Sword & Crown Coin


Xtransbots - MM-1 Krank & MM-2 Stax Set of 2


Transformers Generations Japan - TG33 Armada Starscream


Transformers Generations Japan - TG32 Minicon Set


MP-22 - Masterpiece Ultra Magnus - with Perfect Edition Trailer


BTS-06 - Nova Lord


PE-DX-03 - Motobot - Warden


KFC - CST-D01 & CTS-D02 Set of Haymaker & Overslay


Fansproject - Causality CA-13 Diesel & M3 Crossfire Set


Transformers Generations 2013 Titan Class - Metroplex


Dreamworks Toy Factory - Bulkhead - Blast Cannon Weapon - Clear Purple Version


Masterpiece MP-13B Soundblaster & Ratbat


Million Publishing's Infiltrator Starscream


MP-20 - Masterpiece Wheeljack


MP-21 - Masterpiece Bumblebee


Reformatted - R-02 - Talon the Aerial Assaulter!


Reformatted - R-04 - Leo Dux the Squadron Commander

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14. Newest Instock items at TFsource


Reformatted - R-05 - Fortis the Ground Assaulter


Fansproject - Function X-2: Quadruple-U


Fansproject - Function X-3: Smart Robin


Transformers Generations Japan - TG28 Megatron & Starscream Set


Transformers Generations Japan - TG29 Sandstorm


Unique Toys - War Lord - UT-W05 War Leo - Sharp Claw


Before and After - Omega Launcher for MP-17 Prowl


KFC - CST-05B & CTS-06B Airdancer Set of Jetdancer & Slamtank - Black Version


iGear - PP05D - Defense Specialist


Renderform RF-012R Hub Warrior – Retro Edition


Kabaya DX Series 2 - Road Caesar - Gum Toys Assorted Box of 5 Figures


iGear - MW-03C Hench - Comic Color Edition


MP-19 - Masterpiece Smokescreen


Masterpiece Grimlock - Cybertron Con 2013 Exclusive


Cybertron Con 2013 Exclusive T-shirt - with Grimlock Apron


THS-02B Hybrid Style - Black Version Convoy - Asia Exclusive


X2 Toys - XT003 Trailbreaker & Hoist - Add on Kit


ToyWorld - TW-T03 Trace


TFC Toys - Project Ares - Nemean


Fansproject - Causality CA-10 T-Bone


Unique Toys G02 - Sharky - Set of 3!


TFC Toys - TFC-08 Wings of the Uranos


TFC Toys - PS-02 Nemesis Primars Super-Deformed


Kabaya Gaia Scramble - Assortment 7 - Candy Toys Complete Set of 15 Figures


KFC - CST-05J & CTS-06J Airdancer Set of Jetdancer & Slamtank


KFC - CST-02 Retro Ironpaw


Make Toys - Mobine Series - Chaos Paladin


Transformers GT - Super GT - GTR-04 Maximus!


MP-18 - Masterpiece Bluestreak


MP-10B - Masterpiece Black Convoy - Optimus Prime


Encore #23 - Fortress Maximus!


MP-13 - Masterpiece Soundwave - 2nd Production Run


Make Toys - Battle Tanker Series - Hyper Novae


Transformers G1 Soundwave - Linkin Park Edition


MP-10 - Masterpiece Optimus Prime - Second Edition with Stand


MP-17 - Masterpiece Prowl


TFC Toys - Uranos - Full Set of 5


e-hobby - Japanese Generations Magnificus


Reformatted - R-03 - Bovis the Supply Specialist


Hong Kong ACG-Con Exclusive - Metroplex


KFC - CST-02J - Justice Ironpaw


KFC - Micro Robo - MC 20 - E.A.V.I Metal Version


TFC Toys - Project Uranos - F-16 Falcon


MECH iDEAS - Demolition Crue Set of 2 - DC-01 Apex & DC-02 Geminus


MECH iDEAS - WS-01 Long Blast - Add-on Kit


MECH iDEAS - Project Z & Prototype X - TFCon Exclusive Set of 2 Figures


Unique Toys - War Lord - UT-W03 War Bison


TFC Toys - Project Uranos - AV-88 Harrier II


ToyWorld - H-01 Hardbone


ToyWorld - H-02 Brainwave


ToyWorld - TW-T02 Aurora


KFC - CST-03 & CTS-04 Boxbomber Set of B-Box & BirdBomber


iGear - MW-06 & MW-07 Mini Warrior - Duneraker & Veer


iGear - MW-05 & MW-08 Mini Warrior - Cogz & Bushwacker


Transformers GT - Super GT - GTR-02 Saber


Transformers GT - Super GT - GTR-01 Optimus Prime


Transformers GT - Super GT - GTR-03 Megatron


Fansproject - Causality CA-09 Car Crash!


Fansproject - Causality CA-11 Down Force


Fansproject - Causality CA-12 Last Chance


TFC Toys - Hercules - Full Set of 6


SR-71 Blackbird - including X-45 Phantom Ray


Transformers Generations Japan - TG23 Fall of Cybertron - Metroplex

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BotCon 2014 Theme: Pirates?

Date: Monday, January 6th 2014 11:55am CST
Category: Event News
Posted by: El Duque | Credit(s): TFW2005 user D-Drive

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We have our first clue as to the theme of this year's BotCon thanks to D-Drive, a member of fellow Transformers fansite TFW2005. D-Drive has managed to get a hold of a copy of the Diamond Edition Transformers Timelines #8 Machine Wars comic. Within the comic an add for this year's event can be found, which features Cybertron Canonball's pirate emblem on a black flag with the following text:

They sailed across the inky-black where the heavens can't be found
No light could show, no wind could blow, no soul could make a sound
Yet each mech aboard, garbed for war, holding a cutlass or a gun
and from the spotter above came the sign - We're bound for Cybertron!

It appears this year's theme will be Pirates! BotCon 2014 will be held in Pasadena, CA June 19th through 22nd.

Seibertron.com's 2013 Year In Review

Date: Monday, January 6th 2014 5:10am CST
Categories: Site News, Site Articles, Interviews, Editorials, Podcast
Posted by: Va'al | Credit(s): Seibertron.com Staff

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Tell you what, I'm not sure how I landed this gig. And by this gig, I mean get onto the staff of Seibertron.com. I do know, however, how we got to the point that I'd be writing this article - but it's a story for a slow news day. Because today is the day when as many members of staff will be telling us all what they though of the year gone by, and give us a glimpse into their own robotic future. Buckle up, leave the cars, and get ready to boldly step back into the past, now in Technicolor – it's about to get bumpy as we follow our courageous heroes across time and space, and into the thick of

Transformers 2013 - A Year in Review

Because it may be that we are about to enter the thrilling, teasing, thundering, titillating 30th anniversary of the Transformers, but there has been plenty of goodness showing up in the past twelve months too! And it is all worthy of some credit and reflection, don't you think? I thought so. Let's get this party-piece started!

First of all, I'll introduce our heroes:




As you may remember from the times of yore, we'll be discussing the year gone by looking at it in different categories, with as much input as possible from the staff members. Which categories? Here they are:

Transformers Figure of the Year
Favorite Transformers Toyline of 2013
Favorite 2013 Generations Figure
Favorite 2013 Transformers: Prime Beast Hunters Figure
Favorite 2013 Transformers Masterpiece Figure
Favorite 2013 Takara EZ, GO!, GT
Favorite 2013 Kre-O/BotShot Set
Favorite 2013 BotCon Exclusive Figure
Favorite 2013 Non-BotCon Exclusive Figure
Favorite 2013 Transformers Moment
What you're looking forward to in 2014 for Transformers

Rumble your frenzies, lock your grims, punch your counters and flip your tables: it's time to look at 2013 through different eyes.





Scotty P - In a year of contradictions and transition in the brand, there was a clear push on what the biggest, baddest, coolest figure of the year would be, and that's Metroplex. Sure, it isn't perfect, the stickers aren't great and there are some shortcuts taken in the engineering, but looking back on the year nothing puts an awesome stamp out there like this. A year ago I couldn't have imagined that we were on the cusp of having the biggest Transformer ever released come out. Actually, I did think that, but I thought it'd be the Fort Max reissue that filled that role.

Mkall - And not just for the figure, which is pretty awesome on its own, because it's a playset for proper-sized figures, not just legend-class figures, or cyberverse-class or whatever the nomenclature of the puny size of figure is. There are additional implications of his release. To me it demonstrated that Hasbro is willing to take greater risks with the Transformers brand. There is, of course, no guarantee that we'll see another Titan class figure in the coming years, but Metroplex's release gives us fans and collectors hope.

Seibertron - This is a really tough one for me. I really want to say Prowl or Soundwave from Takara Tomy's Transformers Masterpiece line. The vintage 1984 G1 Soundwave toy is hands down my favorite Transformers toy of all time. Soundwave is also one of my favorite characters. Masterpiece Prowl is quite simply an absolutely beautiful toy and it is an amazing feat having captured both the look and feel of the character from the character while giving the vintage toy a ton of nods. However, both toys have some glaring flaws that always come to mind when I think of them. Soundwave's faulty cassette mode with the half assed backside seems like a major oversight to me or a cost cutting measure (i.e. "Well, it's close enough and all anyone is going to care about is the robot mode"). For Prowl, his vintage Fairlady Z is his biggest weakness. Don't get me wrong, I love the Masterpieces. They're amazing toys. I just think I'd be happier with the Masterpiece line if they were updated versions of the toys. I'm all for getting faithful versions of these characters in a throwback line but I'd much rather see these guys done with modern vehicle modes where possible.

So with all of that said, my favorite for 2013 is Metroplex hands down. It's a toy I never thought we'd get. I never thought they'd be able to top Fortress Maximus. But they did it. They gave us a massive over 2 feet tall Metroplex that is just an amazing and fun toy. Nice work Hasbro!

El Duque - This is a tough one, because some really impressive figures came out this year. My top contenders would be the Takara Tomy Masterpiece Datsun Fairladies, Prowl, Bluestreak, and Smokescreen. That mold is a work of art, but I almost feel like it's not fair to compare the Masterpiece line with mainlines. The Generations Springer mold is also at the top of my list. This guy usurped FansProject's Defender from my Classics shelf, and that's quite an accomplishment! In the end though I have to go with Generations Metroplex. I never thought we would get a mainline figure in this scale ever again, especially considering how most molds seem to be shrinking. Metroplex stole the entire show at Toy Fair 2013. Keep in mind we hadn't even heard any rumors of a Titan Scale Metroplex at the time of the show, and a lot of the time they will announce things, but only show concept designs. Not only did they announce this guy, but they immediately hauled out the prototype, and jaws dropped. Is he a perfect figure? No. Is he an awesome figure? Absolutely!



LOST Cybertronian - As the Masterpiece line continues to achieve, this is the definitive Prowl. He looks gorgeous in his licensed alt mode and his robot mode looks like the G1 toy brought successfully into the 21st century

Burn - I don't care how big you are. You transform by effectively laying down. I also just spent three hours re-arranging my Transformers room to fit you. You're large, and you may be impressive, but Metroplex, you are NOT the father Figure of the Year.

No, I have to go with LOST Cybertronian and give that particular title to Masterpiece Prowl.



Mindmaster - One would have to be pure bonkers not to consider the gloriousness that is MP Soundwave and friends the figure of the year. I’ve stood in my local Toys “R” Us just drooling over him and his GEEWUN-y goodness. I'm in love with one of his main gimmicks, that being his deployment of his cassette minions. I mean, come on, who wouldn't want little dudes popping out of your chest? It's also really neat to see the evolution from the original Generation One toy released in 1984 to the present. How amazing is today's toy engineering to completely transform (pun intended) Soundwave?

Autobot032 - I don't have Rhinox in hand, yet, so I can't say definitively, but it's a toss up between Metroplex and Masterpiece Soundwave. Both are so good, so expensive.



Cyber Bishop - This guy is the Springer that I have always wanted since I first saw the 1986 movie. Superb poseability and great looking modes in all forms. A "must have" Transformer.

Va'al - Er..





Cyber Bishop - Generations of course. I love G1 and am excited about how they take classic characters and keep producing them in an updated modern form while keeping their essence alive and well.

Mindmaster - Seriously, if people don’t know I’m a sucker for Classics, then they must be new here. Classics is where my collecting really kicked off. Yeah, Armada was the proverbial hook that got me addicted to Transformers back in 2003, but once my then-idiot kid brain realized the importance of the Classics and other affiliated lines, I was all over them.

El Duque - I gotta go with the Generations line. Again, I feel like I'm betraying the Masterpiece line, which I love, but to be honest I've gotten more pure enjoyment out of the Generations line. Being a kid who grew op on G1 and seeing Transformers: The Movie in the theater, it's hard to not love being able to go to a retail store and find updated representations of old favorites. Springer, Blitzwing, Sandstorm, Skids, Trailbreaker, Hoist, Orion Pax, Metroplex, and even FoC Grimlock. Pure fun, and that's what this hobby is all about for me!

Autobot032 - I can't answer one over the other. It's a 50/50 on Generations and Beast Hunters. I'm quite partial to Primeverse. I even went to the trouble of Reprolabeling my Smokescreen. (I'm that in love with the toys/show.) Generations has been pretty solid, all the way through. Thrilling 30 is lumped in with Generations and Masterpiece, so I just let my current answer speak for that as well.



Mkall - Under normal circumstances, I'd give this to Generations. However with the first half of this year's Generations line being used to finish off the Fall of Cybertron line, which resulted in some pretty cheap-feeling figures, I give this to the Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters, because when it comes to number of figures per line acquired, I have more Predacons from that line than acquired Generations figures. Besides, there's something pretty cool about having this many dragon-based figures standing side-by-side.

Va'al - I was going to say Generations, because of the gems from the Fall of Cybertron line such as Starscream and Grimlock, the new Legends figures and toys I've only heard good thing about like Sandstorm and Springer (I don't buy that many toys, so a lot of my sources are other people's comments). But I've recently come to find myself really warming up to the beasties from the Beast Hunters line. Grimwing, Predaking, Ripclaw, the awkward Dreadwing (Shockwave, who's not a beast, but is still beautiful, and the little Air Vehicon) - they're actually really really good, and I enjoyed them so much I even did some customising. So yeah, Beast Hunters.




ScottyP - There's never been a better year to be a Masterpiece collector, except maybe 2012 for some folks! The year started with Red Alert, continued with Soundwave and tons of cassettes, then kept going strong with Black Convoy, Tigertrack, Prowl, Acid Storm, and Bluestreak. The quality and value of these figures is unparalleled. The future of Masterpiece is bright, but this has definitely been a banner year for this line.

LOST Cybertronian - I think Masterpiece will continue to dominate this category as long as Takara keeps pumping out all of this awesomeness. Both Hasbro and Takara released Soundwave. While Takara kept his minions separate, Hasbro 1-uped them by releasing them all in one affordable package. Hasbro added to our MP Seeker collection with Acid Storm. We can't forget about Black Convoy and Tigertrack. Then there was the 1-2-3 punch of the Datsun trio. It was a huge year for Masterpiece.

Burn - Have to go with Masterpiece. Takara Tomy have really ramped up and taken this more seriously. The engineering has improved and we now have a definite direction of where the line is going.





ScottyP - Hey, we're picking favorites and not necessarily the best in this part, right? Truth be told I'm a complete sucker for Grimlock. I got over the tail, and now this is one of my favorite molds. A Space T-Rex with light up eyes and mouth, that transforms into the best Grimlock robot mode we've seen outside of the Masterpiece figure. I've put the Takara version here due to the amazing detail and color that really makes their version pop.



Autobot032 - As of right now? (Which could change at any minute) It's looking to be Metroplex. He's massive, he still transforms, he interacts with the little figures and he's just an imposing sight to behold. Though, there are some real gems in the Generation line, so it's kinda hard to pick just one.

LOST Cybertronian - Metroplex takes gold in this category. It had the whole package. A faithful update to the original toy. Able to achieve all three modes. Not to mention being huge and with electronics to boot.



Mindmaster - Springer's been the one character that every Classics collector's been asking for since the advent of Classics Astrotrain. When Hasbro didn't deliver, Fansproject took it upon themselves to make a decent Springer, but it had a couple issues. Finally, Hasbro unveiled and released their own Springer this year. Springer, as well as his retool Sandstorm, are truly marvels of toy engineering, showing that when their mind is set, Hasbro can make one kickass toy. And kicked ass, their Springer has.

Mkall - Even though I said that Metroplex was the Figure of the year, he's not my favourite. That title goes to voyager-class Springer. This figure is pretty much perfect in every mode. There is nothing I can say to diminish this figure in any way. Even his Sandstorm repaint/remold is pretty good.

Cyber Bishop - Possibly one of my favorite Transformer figures of all time, can't say anything bad about him at all. Great looking robot mode and two superb alt forms.

El Duque - I'm going to cheat a little here. Since Generations Metroplex was my 2013 figure of the year, he should by default be my Generations 2013 Favorite, but like I said I'm going to cheat! My 2013 Generations favorite of the year is the Springer/Sandstorm mold. It's just a great mold, and one of the best remolds of all time. As I said before this Springer replaced FansProject's Defender on my Classics shelf, that's saying something. And the Sandstorm remold is brilliant.



Va'al - As I said above, it's going to have to be Fall of Cybertron Starscream. I was going to say Grimlock, but the chest issue leaves a gaping hole in the enjoyment of the whole package. Starcream, on the other hand, is absolutely stunning, with a simple but still good transformation, lovely aesthetics, still fits in with the comics and has excellent light (and chest) piping!

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Burn - When Va'al first shot the e-mail around to all the Seibertron.com staff regarding this Year in Review feature, I was one of the first to put my hand up. "How hard could it be?" I thought.

Then I thought some more and it occurred to me that thanks to my awesome memory, I couldn't remember what was released this year! Turned out I wasn't the only one having that problem. A list was tracked down and I started going through it and that's when I realised something.

I really hadn't paid much attention to Transformers this year.



(to be continued..)






Mindmaster - Out of the entire Beast Hunters line, there’s just no contest when compared to Shockwave. Without that dreadful-looking armor, the figure itself is a great representation of his show model. If Generations wasn't my priority right now, I'd definitely set some aside to pick up Shockwave, or maybe even his SDCC exclusive deco.

Seibertron - Gotta love that you can take the silly Beast Hunters armor off and have him stand side-by-side with the Transformers Prime figures pre-Beast Hunters.

Cyber Bishop - Ok so he is not a gun and his alt form may not be the best but his bot mode is awesome and screams shockwave more than any recent figure released under that name.



Autobot032 - Oooh. This is a tough one. There were a lot of good ones, honestly. I'm going to go with Ultra Magnus. I know it's a redeco of the Prime mold, but seriously, it's like this mold was MADE for Magnus. First Edition was made for Optimus. They shouldn't share a mold. Though, I must admit, the beast molds definitely are eye catching. And well worth the money spent.

El Duque - I'll go with Voyager Ultra Magnus. The Robots in Disguise Voyager/Powerizer Optimus Prime really felt kind of useless with the superior First Edition Voyager version on my shelf, but Beast Hunters Ultra Magnus breathed new life into the mold. In my eyes it gave Ultra Magnus the unique mold he deserved in comparison to Optimus Prime, plus you get a get jet pack and the Forge of Solus Prime to boot.



Va'al - I've fallen really fond of the Predacons, but Shockwave is also really really good, and one of the most impressive official iterations of the character. I still have to fall onto the beasts, though. Voyager Predaking is an interesting take with excellently original engineering, though really lacks in paint and the wings only really work in dragon mode - so Grimwing it is. I was going to hold out for Darksteel, but I doubt we'll ever see him in the EU. This mold is gorgeous, even with its simple transformation.

LOST Cybertronian - Grimwing is my favourite in this category. A completely new character that looks imposing in both robot and alt modes. He definitely gives the Autobots a run for their money.



ScottyP - Again, favorite, not best. A massive dragon based on a super cool character from the Beast Hunters TV show. No other version of Predaking really brings the presence of the character out like this toy. Imposing on a shelf, and a great companion piece for the large Beast Hunters Prime that came out.

Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Cyberverse Abominus


Mkall - Can Abominus be counted as a single figure? Since I'm answering this, I will say "yes." Abominus, and likewise the five cyberverse-class figures that comprise him are all downright fun to play with. All of the other Predacon figures (of which are the only Beast Hunters figures I collected) have flaws that prevent me from enjoying them as much.

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Burn - (Previously, in Burn's responses: "I really hadn't paid much attention to Transformers this year".) Blasphemy I know, but I've had lots going on in other parts of my life, so much so my TF collecting went into auto-mode. I picked up Prime figures when I could (I was importing the Takara Tomy versions but stopped), while lines like Generations, Masterpiece, and of course my regular love interest, Kabaya, all became pre-ordered (actually that's not entirely true, I dropped the ball a little on Kabaya)

So if that's the case, what the heck am I doing here? Because Va'al asked. And while I may give him a lot of crap, I just went through our Facebook conversations for the year and he's listened to a LOT of moaning ranging from work, women, comics, and Transformers. So I owe him I guess.

Aaaaw, ain't that nice of Burn?






Seibertron - It's a gorgeous toy. Just wish it had a modern Fairlady Z alt mode. Sorry Soundwave ... his bell bottom legs and the half assed backside of his alt mode bug me.

LOST Cybertronian - Being my favourite Transformer of the year, Prowl also takes number one as my favourite Masterpiece of the year. You can check out my reasoning above.

ScottyP - There is no better example of the direction and intention of the current Masterpiece line than Prowl. Perfect scale with the other Autobots, a super realistic licensed alt mode, and an amazingly clever transformation that ends up in a nearly flawless representation of the character. If this is the future, then I like the future. A lot. Would like to note that Smokescreen has not come out as I write this, and he may unseat Prowl as my "favorite" of the year.

El Duque - Again, I'm going to cheat a little! Rather than pick one figure, I'm going to pick a mold that has three figures, which is obviously the Datsun Fairlady (Prowl, Bluestreak, Smokescreen). It's a beautiful mold that delivers exactly what I wanted in both modes. A close runner up would be Soundwave and crew, but I feel the Fairlday was more of an engineering feat. Soundwave didn't have to conform to any licensee specifications, that and his boxy alt mode make him seem a little less impressive that the Fairladies.



Cyber Bishop - Besides MP Grimlock this guy is absolutely perfect in every way and the fact that for $120 you can get Soundwave and all his minions (MP Prowl is a close second though).

Va'al - Alas, I've only just been able to get my hands on a Masterpiece Optimus Prime, and I'm not planning on any other figures from the line at all. Soundwave does look fun though, especially with all the minions included!

Autobot032 - Well, for me, there were only two: Soundwave and Red Alert. Soundwave is impressive, no doubt. So is the Lamborghini mold. (Both are just...excellent.) But I'd have to say the most impressive? Absolutely? Would have to be Laserbeak/Buzzsaw. Just a fantastic design. Such an intelligent design.

Transformers Masterpiece MP-11 Starscream


Mindmaster - The area under the jurisdiction of Hasbro Asia saw a reissue of the coveted MP11 Starscream this year. I know what everyone's thinking: "Hey, wait a minute! Is M&M dumb? MP11 Starscream was released in 2012!" It still counts, people.

Easily the best Starscream ever. He doesn't require the removal of his null rays, intricate but not frustratingly complicated transformation, coronation gear, and the best part: fixes all the issues of MP03, such as his stability and the risk of breaking the joints in his wings. It'll be the crown jewel of my collection, once I get the monies for it.





Mindmaster – I admit, Bakudora really surprised me. A clear homage to Victory Deathsaurus, Bakudora's deco really fits the mold much better than Ripclaw's ever did. And the headsculpt... boy, I sure hope to God that if there is a Generations Star Saber in the works, then Hasbro would at least have the decency to use a slightly redecoed Bakudora as a Generations Deathsaurus.

ScottyP - This was a hard one to come up with. As much as I've loved Takara's Masterpiece stuff this year, their "mainline" offerings have been a massive disappointment to me outside of Generations. The Predacon redecos/remolds they've done are an exception to this, and Bakudora truly embodies that. I don't see this toy as an homage but as a different take on the "character" that Hasbro released. The blue deco is fantastic looking and the paint details really pop. Plus, this mold is cool as hell. Dat tail.

Seibertron - I've got to go with Bakudora. It's not any where near the top of any of my lists, but there's just something really striking about this figure. The head and the color scheme really make it stand out to me.



Mkall - I liked Transformers GO! line, but I only love it enough to get the Predacons from that series. Of those, I am thoroughly impressed with Dragotron, the demonic red repainting of the Supreme-class Predaking. His colouring is intense and he, unlike his voyager-self, is just a blast to play with. I have him lording over my Predacon faction, and there's nowhere else I'd rather place him.



LOST Cybertronian - Transformers Go! Budora uses an awesome base figure in Grimwing and takes it to the next level. Giving him a new beast and robot head and an excellent paint job, there is just no better looking figure in the Go! Toyline.



Va'al - The only one I picked up was Go! Shockwave, as he turned out being cheaper than buying the regular one as they're both imports here in the UK. So he's definitely my favourite out of the one I have! The -dora creatures look really well done, too, though



El Duque - Picking Super GT Star Saber here. The entire line was a fun reuse of the Alternity Convoy mold with an awesome racing theme. Though, my wife did question why there were Race Queens on my shelf.





ScottyP - I don't have much to say here. The Jump Shot gimmick is fun, and this is a miniature Galaxy Convoy. What's not to like about that?



LOST Cybertronian - There wasn't very many of the larger sets released this year. I am going to have to go with Microchanger combiner Abominus. Abominus in cute cuddly Kreon form? Nuff said.



Seibertron - C'mon ... he's awesome!


El Duque - This one is tough, because... well I stopped collecting both. I think they're both great lines, they just weren't for me. With so much great product coming out, I had to get a little more selective about my collecting. That being said, I am familiar with all the product since I've posted news on most of it. I think the Kre-O Microchanger combiners are really neat little sets. I can't tell you how many times these have tempted me when I see them at retail. Must... resist..!





Mindmaster - To be honest, I was initially against the choice of Hunt for the Decepticons Terradive as Machine Wars Starscream. But the more I looked at him, the more I just couldn’t handle how awesome it looked. The deco is really slick, the paint on the head really helped separate the details quite nicely, and the green on him really helped the figure pop even more. I really wish I had the money to afford him when he was available.

Autobot032 - I kinda liked the Starscream figure. It was a good mold choice to work with, plus the colors just stood out on it. Still too pricey for my tastes.

Seibertron - There were a ton of missed opportunities with this set. Including Obsidian and Strika in this set was a mistake. They're nice figures, but they would have been better as souvenir add-ons instead of as part of the main set. Featuring Obsidian on the box set takes away from the Machine Wars aspect. If I had to pick a figure, Machine Wars Starscream would probably be the one I'd choose. To be honest though, none of them really stand out to me. Even Sunstorm was a let down after having waited so long for an official figure and then to get one with the wrong colors. Sunstorm needs white, not black!



LOST Cybertronian - The Rainmakers set gave us our very first official Sunstorm using the classics seeker mold. This despite the fact that Sunstorm technically wasn't a Rainmaker. I have been waiting years for Hasbro or Takara to bring Sunstorm with that mold. Mission accomplished.

El Duque - Taking the Rainmaker three-pack on this one. I wasn't all that impressed with the box set or the over all theme, but I am a Seeker junkie. We finally got an official Sunstorm, and to be perfectly honest I buy whatever Seeker molds they produce. I don't really know why, but I will.



ScottyP - As someone that grew up with G2 toys, I've really loved some of the updated G2 stuff that's come out of Fun Publications. Electro is a particular favorite, because you just can't mess around with G2 Electro toys these days without them turning into a pile of gold clumps. The headsculpt is fantastic as well, and even though it's a G2 character it still manages to not look out of place with the rest of this year's Botcon set.



Mkall - Earlier in this year, I was very vocal in my dislike in how this year's Botcon series was handled. I then regressed and purchased the who set, including exclusives. I'm mercurial, I'm allowed to change, that said, most of them still don't interest me all that much. HOWEVER I must express my enjoyment of the Strika and Obsidian figures. Not only do they employ previous molds that I enjoy, but they both have new, accurate heads and proper paint applications that homage the Beast Machines series from which the original characters hail from. They are the peak of that year, which didn't provide much competition.





El Duque - This is a redeco/remold fans have been wanting for years and they finally delivered. I think most of us were already using Energon Omega Supreme for our Classics collections anyway, so finally having him in the proper colors is nice. The new head and claw arm are really make the figure feel like a Classics Omega Supreme.

LOST Cybertronian - They took the already great Energon Omega Supreme and gave him his traditional claw and a head that I know is suppose to represent War for Cybertron but also carries over for the G1 fans.



Mkall - Looking back through my year of purchases, it surprises me that there weren't that many non-Botcon exclusive figures that appealed to me. It seemed that this year was all about pimping Bruticus and Metroplex. Thus I believe that my favourite exclusive would be the BBTS/Amazon G2 Bruticus. I bought it because G2 Bruticus was the first and only combiner I was able to fully assemble as a kid, and though Onslaught's arm didn't last too long due to the constant playtimes I had with it, getting this allowed me to relive my nostalgia. Yes there are the naysayers against these figures and I agree with many of their qualms. For once, though nostalgia trumps logic.



ScottyP - That's a 2013 release, really! Came out in January in Japan and in March domestically through Fun Publications and other e-tailers. This set has it all. G1 goodness, awesome extra stickers, an amazing looking box, a fun pack in comic, and oh my, some of the best cassette decos we've ever seen. Solarbot alone is almost worth the price of admission for this set. At the time I write this it's beginning to go clearance at stores that still have it (it not selling out already is a blight on this fandom, c'mon guys), so if you haven't given this a look, get at it!

eHobby Exclusive Generations Magnificus


Seibertron - I really enjoy seeing obscure references. Getting a 2nd version of Magnificus helps build this character's legitimacy in my mind. He's no longer just a one-time repaint that e-Hobby brought back from Takara's Micro Change line. The comic that accompanies him helps build his legitimacy as well and is a big part of why this set was so awesome to me. I also like that Magnificus has the secondary head which itself is a nod to the vintage Perceptor's head.



Mindmaster - You people didn’t think I’d get out of this without at least listing one version of Generations Metroplex, did you? Yeah, even though I said I liked the GEEWUN-ified Beast Hunters Shockwave (which is still in-stock at Hasbro Toy Shop, oddly) more, I really felt that SDCC pulled off a really cool homage by using the deco of the original toy. 10/10 would do stuff I would later regret doing to get my grubby hands on this particular version of Metroplex.



ScottyP - I'd never been to a small Transformers convention before, and Charticon 2013 was everything I could have expected and more. Cool panels, competent accommodations, fun events, fantastic (if unofficial) exclusives, and a massive dealer room to boot. Seriously, this dealer room was as big as Botcon's and I didn't have to travel across country to get to it. Plus, no other convention this year featured the following people in the same place at the same time: Counterpunch, Razorclaw0000, Jon 3.0, alexison, Superquad7, GetRightRobot, Arkvander, Daimchoc, bsutton, Flywheels, Gatchaman, the Lostreasures crew, and Aaron Archer, plus the 50 other people I forgot to list. Truly a memorable time and it's likely going to replace my Botcon trip in 2015. No offense to Funpub, this is just closer, cheaper, and fills the same void. No worries Pete and Brian, I'll pick up a non-attending set at the very least.

Seibertron - Recording the Seibertron.com Twincast/Podcast with about 2 dozen fellow Seibertronians at BotCon 2013. Now that was a fun night! Looking forward to doing it again at BotCon 2014.

El Duque - Toy Fair 2013 for sure. Ryan/Seibertron and I flew into what was being referred to as "Snowmageddon". The weather was so bad I feared my flight would be cancelled, but luckily we both made it. The first night was insane, New York City was on lock down so we pretty much had run of the city. The following day's Hasbro Media Day was intense. As I mentioned before, this where they revealed Generations Metroplex in all his Titan scale glory. Not to mention we got our first looks at Generations Springer, Blitzwing, the IDW Deluxes, and Beast Hunters Shockwave. It was an incredible event that I was lucky enough to make part in.

LOST Cybertronian - Since I am not caught up on the comics, Transformers Prime came to an end and I didn't attend BotCon, my favourite Transformers moment was attending the Greg Berger panel at TF Expo 2013 in Wichita, KS. What's better than having a professional and dedicated Transformers convention in your own city? Grimlock was my favourite character as a kid and there is nothing like listening to Greg tell stories about his time as Grimlock. He is a genuinely nice guy.

Autobot032 - The return of Transformers Prime to the air waves. It was hard to be patient during that pretty long hiatus. It was driving me nuts wanting to know how it would all end. Also saddened that it would, in fact, end. (Still very unhappy about that. Nothing you can do, though.) Sadly, the season was their weakest one yet and let me down pretty much all the way through.

Cyber Bishop - I have been enjoying the Regeneration one story line and how it is finishing up the original Marvel Transformer saga.

Mkall - I work shift work away from home. I'm gone for 4 weeks straight, and I'm back for 2. My absolute favourite Transformers-related moment is making the monthly pilgrimage to my local comic book shop, picking up the bushel of comics waiting for me, trundling home, and curling up on my couch to read them. I do miss Dreamwave's stories, but IDW isn't afraid to do things that we're not used to seeing in other Transformers mediums. I look forward to the gritty storylines of RID and MTMTE makes me chuckle every time. Keep going IDW, you're doing fine.

Va'al - Not only joining the Seibertron.com staff, but also swiftly getting promoted to comics person. Being able to read everything that IDW is offering, discussing things in detail, making sure the community on the site is active in the comics, art and creative side of things - and being recognised and complimented by the likes of Andrew Griffith, Alex Milne, James Roberts, JP Bove and Jim Sorenson for my work with reviews and interviews, at Auto Assembly and online! It feels good, I can tell you that (Bonus moment: being asked by Roberts to proofread the prose stories for More Than Meets the Eye Volume 5).

Mindmaster - Going to also have to say joining the Seibertron staff. It's nice to work with others who are just as devoted to this awesome hobby as myself. It also gives me something to do, other than browse Imgur or play some Halo/Assassin's Creed. Also, I get to see stuff ahead of time before others do. Handy, since I can get impatient when there's something I'm dying to see.

Burn - Receiving an incredibly large box at work containing an incredibly large Fortress Maximus re-issue. I mean really, how many of us have wanted this guy for decades and were over-joyed to finally receive him? The guy in Freight wanted to steal him off me. I told him no. Should have seen his reaction when Metroplex turned up!





El Duque - BotCon 2014 has the potential to be great, it's the 30th Anniversary and a movie year. It's always fun to hang out with great people who share the same interests, which is really what makes BotCon fun.

Seibertron - BotCon 2014... Transformers 30th Anniversary, BotCon's 20th Anniversary, Seibertron.com's 14th Anniversary, getting to see all of our Seibertronian friends, and of course... hopefully a sneak peak at Transformers 4 Age of Extinction. What's not to love about that week?

ScottyP - I'm just going to make a list without much explanation: Botcon 2014; The conclusion of Dark Cybertron and then "Season 2" of the amazing MTMTE comic; Generations toys; Tentatively, Age of Extinction - movies always bring a few new awesome people into, or back into, this hobby; Although we've heard nothing about any of it, the potential for some more cool G1 reissues to tag along to the 30th has to be realized to some extent, and that's got me excited; The continuing wacky misadventures of the Twincast/Podcast.

Va'al - Counterintuitively, I'm looking forward to the end of ReGeneration One, just to see how they conclude what they started so long ago! That, and Dark Cybertron, and this new Windblade mini. A completely new artist, working with a good writer on a new, quasi-fan-made character - that has me intrigued. I'm also curious about what Auto Assembly will bring, and the rumoured Generations toys (Jhiaxus please?). And yes, go on, Age of Extinction, maybe, a little.

Burn - Obviously we have a movie coming up, I look forward to it, I don't expect much of it, I'm sure many of you will give me a headache when I wake up each morning and have to deal with the flame wars that will inevitably erupt each day. But what I'm looking forward to the most, is one particular figure. Masterpiece Wheeljack. We've seen the silhouette, and if he comes remotely close to some of the digital colourings we've seen, he's going to be one hell of a figure. It's also a reason why I just spent three hours re-organising my Transformers room so I can fit all the Masterpieces in as well! Oh and new episodes of Rescue Bots. Shut up, I like it.

So bring on 2014, hopefully my life will settle down enough for me to get back to enjoying TF's more than I didn't this year!

LOST Cybertronian - I am honestly look forward to Age of Extinction. I enjoy the movies for what they are and they give us some really great toys. I am also looking forward to attending TF Expo 2014.

Autobot032 - Age Of Extinction, for sure. I definitely want to see what Generations/Thrilling 30/Masterpiece has in store for us. If it's even half as good as we're all thinking it'll be, then this will be THE year for Transformers. They want to make good on the anniversary (and I can't blame them), so I think this year they might just pull out all the stops. I'm looking forward to being wowed. (C'mon Hasbro, don't fail me now!)

Cyber Bishop - More Generations figures, hopefully a decent Galvatron or Arcee.. And Whirl.. So much awesomeness coming down the pike it is not funny.

Mindmaster - Too easy. More Generations figures (specifically that smexy Armada Starscream), BotCon 2014 and what will be shown there, and Masterpiece Star Saber. Oh, and I’m hoping that the mystery of the “Grimlock testshot with a Beast Wars Megatron head” will be solved like Dreadwing was.

Mkall - There was a leaked list put out a couple months back, highlighting all the upcoming Transformers figures and products that will be released, most likely through to the middle of the year, if not further. On that list was a healthy assortment of awesome-sounding Generations figures. What I'm most looking forward to is seeing these images for the first time. Nothing quite matches the energy of the fandom when seeing a figure for the first time.

There's also the movie, which I'll see because however it ends up, it'll be entertaining. Other than that, I can look forward to taking the line off, because I don't collect movie figures. This'll allow me to actually save some money, but who am I kidding? It'll all go to figures of an... how shall I put it... unofficial nature.






ScottyP - This is exactly the opposite of the SG Soundwave vs Blaster release I talked about above. The box is amazing and the molds are G1 fun happy times, but everything else stinks. The price is too high, it has no place on a shelf, it has literally two of the same toy, and it's just damn ugly. This is not how to do a high priced exclusive.



And so, with 2014 upon us, our favourite giant space transforming robots turning 30, Michael Bay exploding his way into cinemas this summer, Seibertron.com turning 14, we leave our heroes to return to their daily lives in their various time zones. We looked at 2013 with both affection and disdain, contempt and satisfaction, fear and loathing... but eventually took the best out of it all with us, in our minds and on our shelves.

But what did you, our community of fellow Seibertronians, think? What was your 2013 in Transformers? Do you have other suggestions? Do you disagree with the staff picks? Let us know your own take on the categories, or create your own. And don't forget to check out the latest podcast episode, which has even more views on 2013!

For now, that's all from Autobot032, Burn, Cyber Bishop, El Duque, LOST Cybertronian, Mindmaster, Mkall, Seibertron, ScottyP and myself, the brokeback Brit with girly arms, Va'al.

--Till half past one!

3A Acquires New Transformers License

Date: Sunday, January 5th 2014 11:50am CST
Category: Toy News
Posted by: El Duque | Credit(s): Ashley Wood

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During a recent Q&A session Ashley Wood of 3A revealed that they have acquired a license for Transformers! No word on what we can look forward to, but exciting news none the less.

Q: With 3AA almost upon us, I would love to know what licensed figures will we see in 2014? You mentioned Marvel specifically and hinted other designers and artists. I know that 3AA doesn't have written in stone plan, but better hint would be great! SGDM and MaK maybe?

A: Actually our plans are 90% original content, I see 3A's strength as bringing original ideas to market, regarding licenses thought we have more Halo, Marvel, MGS, Valve universe and Transformers and not forgetting Micronauts. Thats more than enough! Naturally we have some surprises in these realms as well!

About 3A:

WE CREATE WORLDS

3A is a toy, publishing and entertainment company founded in 2008 by Kim Fung Wong and Ashley Wood.

Best known for creating the toy series from Ashley Wood's Popbot, World War Robot and Adventure Kartel - 3A has extended its award-winning design and production techniques towards licensed properties such as Valve's Portal 2 and Team Fortress 2, Konami's Metal Gear Solid and 343 Industries' Halo franchise as well as an upcoming toy series with Marvel designed by Ashley Wood.

Early Readers Transformers Rescue Bots Books Pre-Orders

Date: Sunday, January 5th 2014 6:08am CST
Category: Book News
Posted by: Va'al | Credit(s): Amazon.co.uk

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We have found a couple of listings on Amazon.co.uk regarding some upcoming titles for the smaller bots in your life. Children's author Carly Blake has a numbers of Rescue Bots books to her name, all priced £4.99 (~$8.20), due in April and May 2014. No images yet, but check out the links to the individual listings below!

• Transformers Clever Book: Family of Heroes
  
• Transformers Clever Book: Bumblebee to the Rescue!
  
• Transformers Clever Book: The Lost Bell
  
• Transformers Clever Book: Flobsters on Parade
  
• Transformers Rescue Bots Colour and Activity - Roll to the Rescue!
  
• Transformers Rescue Bots Colour and Activity - Robots Rule!
  
• Transformers Rescue Bots Pressout and Play - Heatwave
  
• Transformers Rescue Bots Pressout and Play - Chase

Creative Roundup, January 5, 2014

Date: Sunday, January 5th 2014 5:54am CST
Categories: Site News, Transtopia
Posted by: Va'al | Credit(s): Transtopia

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First Sunday of the year 2014, first creative roundup from all the amazing goings-on in the Transtopia section of Seibertron.com! Take a look below at some amazing customs, artwork, and our own members' photocomics.

THE HELP DESK

Fellow user rockman_fan is looking for ideas to repurpose and customise a Classics Rodimus.

CUSTOMIZATIONS

warwik311 - Transformers Prime Barricade




robotmel - Classics Voyager Autobot Regent




RoundWave - Custom Display Stand




omega666 - Insecticon Stingblast




paul053 - WfC/FoC/Classics Acid Storm




Prime643 - G1 Style Megatron




autobotx23 - Generations Beachcomber




NOT TRANSFORMERS

KnightStrike - G.I. Joe Triple T Repaint




BUILDING BOTS

Noideaforaname - Kre-O Trypticon




SHAPEWAYS STUFF

GlauG - Shapeways Thread



FAN ART

MasterSoundBlaster - Art Thread




M3Gr1ml0ck - Terrorcon Hunt: Hun-Grr vs Scattershot




JIRRMan - TFP 'Keep Calm' Memes




FAN FICTION

Star Prime - Thundercracker's Conversion: First Friends

PHOTO BLITZ

Madeus Prime - Optimus Prime’s Awesome-epic-mega-best-superduper-blockbuster-cool-brilliant-superior Photocomic

Andrew Wildman Returns on ReGeneration One #100

Date: Friday, January 3rd 2014 5:40pm CST
Categories: Comic Book News, People News
Posted by: Va'al | Credit(s): Andrew Wildman

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Fans of the old school of Marvel US and UK Transformers have been enjoying, for the most part, the continuation of the storyline that never ended. In March, it all comes to a conclusion - again. And artist Andrew Wildman, who is currently replaced by Guido Guidi on the interior art, is coming back for the final issue. Check out what he has to say below,and the solicit for the issue!

I have begun work on the final issue of Transformers Regeneration One. I won’t be pencilling the whole book but it really is a privilege to be asked to come back in for the curtain call. 2014 is a BIG year for Transformers what with it being the 30th Anniversary so watch out for the team at a convention near you.

Transformers Regeneration One #100

Simon Furman (w) • Andrew Wildman & Guido Guidi (a) • Andrew Wildman, Guidi (c)

THE GREATEST ENEMY... the greatest challenge... shall come from within. And there will be an ending. This is it, the battle the TRANSFORMERS must win, and yet dare not. The original and founding TRANSFORMERS comic comes to an epic and giant-sized conclusion, with all-out battle on CYBERTRON. Or should that be “Cybertrons”? Shocks, surprises, guest stars and more. It may be a cliché, but this one really does have it all.

FC • 48 pages • $5.99

Bullet points:

• The soul-shattering conclusion to the 100-issue original TRANSFORMERS EPIC!
• Variant Cover by Herb Trimpe!
• Variant Cover by Geoff Senior!

Additional Movie Trilogy Series Wheeljack Pictures Include Bio

Date: Friday, January 3rd 2014 4:56pm CST
Category: Toy News
Posted by: LOST Cybertronian | Credit(s): Primeultimus

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Seibertron member Primeultimus has brought us more and better quality images of Movie Trilogy Series Wheeljack. In addition to the front of the card, he gives us a look at the side featuring techspecs and the back revealing Wheeljack's bio.

Before Wheeljack joined the cause, the Autobots lagged badly behind the Decepticons in technology, With their brilliant new scientist's innovative mind - And the willingness of a few brave warriors to take part in extremely dangerous experiments - the Autobot arsenal quickly caught up to their enemies'.

Possible First Look at Transformers: Age of Extinction Drift Robot Mode

Date: Friday, January 3rd 2014 3:46pm CST
Categories: Movie Related News, Toy News
Posted by: El Duque | Credit(s): popwars

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We have what could be our first glimpse of Transformers: Age of Extinction's Drift from a bit of an unlikely source. The popwars Instagram account has posted an image featuring a trio of Funko style prototypes, which they are referencing as Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and Drift. Prime and Bee are obvious, but the third character they've labeled Drift is all new. As you can see the figure has a Samurai styled appearance, and early script rumors did describe Drift as a Samurai type character. These type figures are of course very stylized, but this may be our first look at Drift in robot mode none the less.

Transformers coming soon! Drift , Prime and BumbleBee most likely from the New movie releasing. #funko #popwars #transformers #bumblebee