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Date: Tuesday, February 17th 2009 1:53am CST
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Transformers Generations 2009 Vol. 1 got released in Japan. I snagged a copy yesterday and I'm glad that I did. It is a feast for Japanese Transformers fans.
This book is very similar in style and presentation to the Japanese Transformers Collection 2007 book. In fact, this book begins where Transformers Collection 2007 left off.
There are 100 pages of photographs, captions (in Japanese), drawings, and a mini comic. The purpose of the book is to showcase all of the TakaraTomy Transformers from the past two years, which was executed very well. You'll find lots of detailed pictures showing numerous angles and gimmicks for each figure. In some cases, may be too much. Everything is printed on high quality paper, which allows magnificent detail to be shown. Each figure gets 1-4 pages. The book covers Henkei, Alternity, Binaltech, Masterpiece, Encore, Marvel Crossover, and miscellaneous figures like exclusives and branded labels, like Music Label.
Alternity Convoy is the first thing you'll encounter when you open the book. A whopping 10 pages are devoted to him. Takara isn't pulling any stops with this little guy's promotion. Too bad his release date couldn't be as determined. Alternity Megatron is not featured in this book.
The Henkei figures cover all of them from Optimus Prime to Dinobot. Japanese exclusives are also shown. Each figure is displayed in 2-5 shots. A frame with the Hasbro version is included for comparison. The only Henkei figures not included were Red Alert, Smokescreen, and the Minibots (they'll probably be in volume 2).
For the Binaltech & Masterpiece section, expect to see: Arcee, Blue Streak, Argent Meister, Convoy, MP US Edition Starscream, MP Thundercracker, and Grimlock. The details of Grimlock include the transformation process. Sorry...can't give away secrets...
The Encore section is another worthwhile feature. The book covers the figures from Ironhide through Hoist. (Optimus, Megatron, Starscream, and Soundwave were covered in Transformers Collection 2007). The cassettes and Bruticus were not included, but they will probably be in the next volume.
The miscellaneous figures include: Disney Label, Music Label, Marvel Crossovers, and Encore exclusives. Chrono Label is not included.
Now for the fun part! The reason why this book is called "Generations" is because it connects all 25 years (And if you’ve been paying attention - you'll also know that is the campaign theme on Takara Transformers website).
http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF/25th/25th.html
So, where the first half of the book focuses on the present; the second half focuses on the past. The entertainment begins with G1 Optimus Prime. Have you ever imagined attending an Optimus Prime party? Take every G1 Optimus Prime ever made (legitimately by Takara & Hasbro) and let them strut around on twelve pages. There are over two dozen Primes, and they all want their picture taken. It's like a Prime convention. What is particularly cool about having all the Primes together for a family reunion is that you can see all the big and small variations between each figure, trailer, andor box. Attendees at this party include Diaclone Prime; 1984&85 Prime (first, second, and third runs); Pepsi exclusives, Goodbye Convoy, Lucky Draw, G2, New Year Specials, Commemorative Series, etc?Eunning all the way up to the present. Prime fans might want to get the book just for this alone.
The other cool feature of this book is the concept art. Some very intriguing, old, and outlandish drawings have been pulled from some dusty archive hidden below Takara's HQ. There are drawings of Powered Convoy (Ultra Magnus) with armor resembling Go-Bot power suits; motorcycles for instance, are used for his arms and legs. Other cool drawings include a Robotech looking Prime featuring a different transformation and a trailer that transforms into a combat vehicle; Mirage, Inferno, and Sludge are also included, in addition to a slew of others you wouldn't recognize.
I highly recommend this book if you are into concept art and like referencing Japanese figures from numerous angles.
Date: Sunday, January 4th 2009 2:58pm CST
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Posted by: First Gen |
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Seibertron.com has just received word that new image scans of the newest
Hyper Hobby Magazine have been posted at
MODxTOY.com. These images show us the latest Transformers updates from Takara Tomy to include MP-08
Masterpiece Grimlock, Transformers Henkei figures
Cyclonus,
Inferno and
Ratchet. Also included are some images of the new Alternity figure
Megatron and DisneyFormer
Micky Mouse P rime.
Keep it locked, right here at Seibertron.com for all the latest info on the Transformers Universe.
Date: Thursday, July 24th 2008 7:29am CDT
Categories: Movie Related News,
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Posted by: Raymond T. |
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Actor Mark Ryan, best known for voicing Bumblebee in
Michael Bay's Transformers last year, has updated his
blog on
myspace. In his latest scribbles he confirms that he is indeed working on the next installment of the Transformers Movie,
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. As well as letting his fans know that he will be attending the
San Diego ComicCon. The following has been taken directly from Mark Ryan's latest
blog.
"Hi Folks!
I know this has already hit some of the Transformers sites on the net but just so you also hear it from me: I can confirm that I am working on Transformers 2 - Revenge Of The Fallen and have been given the same job on set, voicing the Autobots for the actors, and have already done some voiceover work in the studio as well. It's a privilege to work with the cast and crew again, it's very exciting and we are having a great time. As you will understand, at this stage I cannot comment on details about the film or the script, but I think there are some great new characters that fans will love.
I'll also be a guest at the San Diego ComicCon to discuss my new graphic novel "The Pilgrim" with Mike Grell during a panel on Friday, the 25th. I'm really looking forward to the event and I'll be there until Monday morning. If you see me, please come up and say: "Hello!"
I'll also be talking about Wuthering Heights, a new dramatic musical adaptation we've been recording that will be launched online in August. It's got some very cool people involved and it's been really great hearing Emily Bronte's Yorkshire masterpiece of dark passion and romantic obsession come to life in the studio. We may even play a sneak preview...
So have a great weekend and I'll see you in San Diego!
Mark"
Date: Sunday, May 4th 2008 7:32pm CDT
Categories: Toy News,
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Posted by: Tigertrack |
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According to a recent article on
Yahoo News, there are a number of new bills in Congress to work on making the toy gun laws in the United States even more strict in many states:
"Among those 15 states, seven bills limiting fake guns are pending this year and 21 have been enacted since 1990, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Some states have enacted or are considering multiple measures. They range from prohibiting imitation firearms in vehicles to banning the toys from convenience stores.
Tennessee lawmakers are considering a proposal by state Rep. John Deberry to make it a misdemeanor to intentionally display or expose "an imitation firearm in a public place in a threatening manner." Exceptions include justifiable self defense, lawful hunting, and displays such as a museum collection."
So will these bills become law? Will this have even more of an ill effect on the state of Re-Issue and Masterpiece Megatrons being bought and sold within the United States? Will your state be one that adopts these new proposals? Will you have to keep your Megatrons locked in a gun cabinet and have a permit to own one?
You can read the whole article
here.
However, if you live in the United States and are having trouble swallowing these new toy gun law possibilities, ask any of our Australian members about their troubles with the recent Masterpiece Megatrons seized at customs --some destroyed--, and gun safety permits needed to own one. Yes, that's right ask them about having to get a weapons permit to own a Re-issue or Masterpiece Megatron.
Oh to have the innocence of the 80's back...
Date: Monday, October 22nd 2007 5:46pm CDT
Categories: Game News,
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Posted by: i_amtrunks |
Credit(s): Dreadwing of thetf.net
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Dreadwing of
thetf.net has posted some screenshots and a mini review of the upcoming Transformers battle game to be released on Hasbro's NetJet System.
Graphic wize probally little better then the nintendo 64 that was once out but loved the G1 content
I played meg in the fight duel section... G1 meg and he could transform into a gun for a shot then tf back. I fought
G1 Prime
Movie prime
Masterpiece Starscream
Movie BB
It seems that Masterpiece Starscream was used as the base model for the G1 Starscream model.
Check out the Screens below:
You can also check out Dreadwing's original post by
clicking here.
Date: Tuesday, September 25th 2007 6:42pm CDT
Categories: Toy News,
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Posted by: i_amtrunks |
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For those who may have missed all the news a few months ago when Masterpiece Megatron was released, a number of Australian collectors found their MP Megatron's seized by Australian Customs.
They had decided that MP Megatron was to be classified as a "replica firearm" and could only be imported if you had appropriate licenses and what not.
Not all Megatron's were seized and some made it through, but a number of them were which spurred Australian Collector Tiby (a practicing Lawyer) into action to help his fellow collectors get their hands on Megatron without too much hassle.
The result hasn't been highly overwhelming but the Government and Customs have made regulations for collectors to import and own Megatron legally.
The full story
| Tiby : |
Announcement on 25 September 2007 by Police Minister David Campbell. Click here
I am setting up a collector's club which will be open for collectors to join, and thereby fulfil one of the requirements for owning Masterpiece Megatron. To quote the Minister, the requirements are as follows:
· Undergoing a criminal and probity check;
· Providing a genuine reason for ownership of the toy;
· Providing proof of membership to a collector’s club; and
· Abiding by safe storage, surrender and disposal requirements.
The criminal and probity check is a Firearms Registry requirement, and usually done by local police.
A genuine reason for ownership of the toy is that a person is a collector of Transformers.
Proof of membership of a collector's club will be part of what I will provide in the club.
Safe storage includes a locked cabinet. I recommend the following:
Display and Rack Systems
I will update this site as the club progresses with more details on how to join.
Thanks for your support! |
The collector's club he's setting will no doubt be Australian only, however if you're Australian and already a member of the international club that should cover you.
Either way, plenty of hoops to jump through just to own a toy.
Date: Tuesday, September 18th 2007 6:47pm CDT
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Posted by: i_amtrunks |
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Seibertron's own Bombus distinguendus has found his November issue of Toyfair is packed to the rafters with Transformers!
Here's what he found inside:
TF Animated Prototype pics :
- Prowl (robot form),
- Bulkhead (robot and vehicle mode),
- Starscream (is a grey blue and red colour, both robot and vehicle mode)
- Bumblebee (vehicle and robot)
Star Wars Transformers:
- TF Darth Vader/Death Star
- Luke/Snowspeeder
- Commander Cody/ Turbo Tank
Other Figures:
- 6' Optimus Prime
- Masterpiece Skywarp (vehicle mode only)
- Optimus Prime Ipod Docking Station (vehicle mode only)
- Masterpiece Starscream (in G1 colours/robot mode)
As well as all the Transformers pictures, Toyfare also features a Huge Story on The Gobots!!!
So if you need a fix of Transformers toys, or want a sneak peek at the Animated figures, you may want to check out the November Toyfair magazine.
Date: Wednesday, August 8th 2007 10:20am CDT
Categories: Toy News,
Digital Media News,
Collectables
Posted by: Down_Shift |
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The latest issue of Toyfare is out with it's latest poll "100 Best Toys Ever Made" Thanks to our own
tacogrande for letting us know that a few transformers ranked pretty high on the list, such as
Masterpiece Megatron and
Music lable Soundwave.
But who is #1 on this list? Who is the King of Kings in the toy collecting community you ask? Well it's none other then the rightful heir to the throne himself
Masterpiece Convoy! This isn't really a big surprise as fans have been saying this for years. If you haven't done so already, run out and grab yourself a copy of the latest issue of Toyfare today!
Date: Sunday, March 25th 2007 8:06am CDT
Categories: Cartoon News,
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Posted by: Stormrider |
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The May edition of the Japanese magazine, Dengenki Hobby, is now on newsstands. It is filled with lots of exciting information regarding upcoming Transformers. Read below for translated text and pictures. (All translations were done at Seiberton.com.)
Masterpiece Megatron The great tyrant has arrived. Will be released at the end of March.
Transformers Sports Label
The Transformers Sports Label will be released at the end of April. The first sets of shoes were a collaborated effort with Nike. Nike was their first wave partner; however, partnerships with other sport brands will be done in the future. The shoes are 1:2 scale of the Nike Free 7.0 shoe. The shoes are not wearable. To transform them, you must first unlace them. The soles form the backs of the robots. And in robot mode- Optimus Prime & Megatron both wear the Nike 7.0 shoes themselves. The toys will be boxed in Nike style shoe boxes.
Transformers Movie & Movie Toys
The movie will be released in Japan on August 4, 2007. Advanced movie tickets are now on sale in Japan. For a limited time, if you purchase an advanced ticket you will receive a transforming pen (see photo). Details about the movie characters will be released soon.
The Transformers movie toy products will be available in Japan. This month, the Optimus Prime movie toy is featured. He is modeled after a W900 vehicle. Takara had difficulty designing the movie toys. Typically the designers start from scratch with ideas, transformations, and various modes. But in this case the process was different. The Takara designers were given the movie designs first and then had to engineer the transformations to fit the designs. A different movie toy will be featured in Dengenki Hobby next month.
Transformers Music Label
Soundwave, Frenzy, and Rumble will be released in the middle of July. A miniSD card can be placed is Soundwave’s chest to listen to music.
Rumble and Frenzy will appear white when in their alternate modes; but when they transform into their robot modes – they will retain their G1 color schemes. Rumble & Frenzy can also play music while in their robot.
Binaltech Black Convoy BT-17
The Binaltech eHobby Exclusive, Black Convoy, sold out quickly, early in the morning at the
Tokyo Winter Wonderfest, in February. Also showcased at the conference- KISS Players Cassettes and Masterpiece Megatron.
Beast Wars
Beast Wars first wave has now been released, which includes TM-01 to TM-08. The Beast Wars figures were repainted to closely match their animated counterparts. A greater variety of colors were used and more brush strokes were applied. Takara originally marketed the repainted figures towards children. But now it has become evident that collectors are interested in these particular repaints as well.
Each figure includes a DVD with one Beast Wars episode. The episodes vary. See below for details.
TM-01 Episode #2 “Knock out Destron”
TM-02 Episode #4
TM-03 Episode #5
TM-04 Episode #6
TM-05 Episode #9
TM-06 Episode #10
TM-07 Episode #11
TM-08 Episode #20
Next month TM-09 Rhino, will be released. It will be released at the end of April and will include a DVD with the Episode #3.
Takara Website
Takara has updated its Transformers website. A new feature allows you to access the website through your mobile phone. Use your cellphone to read one of the codes below to directly link to Takara Transformers website.
KISS Players Comic
Each month a KISS Players comic strip is featured in Dengenki Hobby. The short strip often reveals new characters that sometimes get marketed as toys. (The following translations have been summarized and paraphrased in order to make sense.) *Note- Japanese comics read right to left.
Click
here to see the comic strip
(Note it may not be appropriate for young viewers).
Last episode – The KISS Players Melissa, Syao Syao, and Atari were greeted by the mysterious Sparkbots, who transported them back in time.
This Episode:
15 Go Go
Brave Maximus got caught in the time vortex left behind by the Sparkbots. The girls decided to split up in order to help Brave Maximus. Each girl went with a separate Sparkbot. Brave Maximus finally erupted from the time warp 400 million years later. The robots on the planet saw Brave Maximus erupt from the time warp and replied – “I hope he brought us something good”.
Elsewhere, Syao Syao and the Sparkbot, Angela, come face to face with another time traveling robot. Syao Syao screams – “who are you with the scary face!” The mysterious robot replies “I am not scary.” - Stay tuned for next episode.
Date: Friday, November 24th 2006 12:27am CST
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Posted by: Alex Kingdom |
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Thanks to
stormrider of our
Energon Pub forums for translating the three Masterpiece Megatron articles that appeared in the latest Japanese Hobby Magazines. Thw translation reveals the folloewing inforation about this much anticipated figure:
The first image:The Headline roughly translates: The true king has returned
As you know Megatron will be an oversized Walter-38 (no surprise there).
He will be due out at the end of March, 2007. His suggested retail price is Y1,0290.
His transformation will be explained in next month's issue of this magazine. (Unfortunately, I don't know the magazine's name, sorry :cry: ).
At the very top, "Takara Land" is referenced.
The second image:
He will contain die-cast and plastic.
He will stand 30 cm tall.
(The other information is pretty much the same as above.)
The third image:
Gives background information about Megatron. For instance: Who is he? What is his history?
Things that the articles do not discuss:
Color
Modification ideas
The designers
Accessories
Update from Dengeki Hobby magazine
In particular, Megatron will have a LED inside his fusion cannon. Also, Megatron's head is based on the Transformers "The Movie"
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