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2018 Transformers Hall of Fame Now Open for Nominations

Date: Monday, June 11th 2018 10:07pm CDT
Categories: Site News, Movie Related News, Toy News, Event News, Contests
Posted by: D-Maximal_Primal | Credit(s): Transformers Hall of Fame

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It is that time of year again folks, the time of year when we get ready to vote for this year's nominees for the Transformers Hall of Fame! This announcement is to let everyone know that from now up until June 29 the Hall of Fame is open to nominees for Favorite Transformers Character and for the 2018 Toy of the Year. The nominee cannot be someone who has already been inducted, and you can see a list below along with the nominee information.

So get your nominees in and let us know who you think deserves to be in the Hall of Fame next!

Hi Transformers fans!

It’s that time again to make your voice heard in the Transformers Hall of Fame vote for 2018! Hasbro is asking fans to help nominate inductees into the Transformers Hall of Fame within two categories. The categories are:

· FAVORITE TRANSFORMERS CHARACTER (Fictional Robot Character)

· 2018 TRANSFORMERS HASBRO TOY OF THE YEAR

As you know, no characters who have already been inducted within the ‘Favorite Character’ category will be considered for nomination. A list of inducted characters can be found at the bottom of this email.

The new category ‘Transformers Toy of the Year’ was introduced in 2017 to provide fans an opportunity to share their passion for the figures that have been the heartbeat of the brand for over 30 years. This category will continue in 2018 and is meant to celebrate the new product within the calendar year and the ongoing efforts of the Hasbro Transformers team to fulfill the desires of our many fans around the world with innovative and exciting toys. All nominations for this category must be toys newly released by Hasbro in 2018 and can include figures that have not yet hit shelves in the calendar year, but have been announced.

We ask that you poll your readers to determine the characters they wish to be considered for each category of the Transformers Hall of Fame and share your Top 3 nominees for each category (six nominees total) including the number of votes with us no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, June 29th.

Please rank your outlet’s polling results list in order of who received the most votes for each category. All polling result lists will be combined together, each outlet getting an equal voice. The combined values will be used to generate the final ballot of three choices for each category. Details will follow regarding the official voting process in the coming weeks.

Winners of the final polling will be announced at SDCC during the official Transformers brand panel on Thursday, July 19th at 11am in Room 29AB.

As a reminder, below are the previous inductees into the Hall of Fame. If you have any questions about eligibility, feel free to reach out.

Roll out!

HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES:
Fictional Character Inductees:

· Megatron (Class of 2010)

· Dinobot* (Class of 2010)

· Bumblebee (Class of 2010)

· Optimus Prime (Class of 2010)

· Starscream (Class of 2010)

· Ironhide (Class of 2011)

· Ratchet (Class of 2011)

· Waspinator* (Class of 2011)

· Soundwave (Class of 2011)

· Shockwave (Class of 2012)

· Jazz (Class of 2012)

· Grimlock (Class of 2012)

· Wheeljack* (Class of 2012)

· Ultra Magnus* (Class of 2013)

· Megatron – Beast Wars* (Class of 2013)

· Rodimus* (Class of 2014)

· Arcee* (Class of 2014)

· Predaking* (Class of 2015)

· Prowl* (Class of 2015)

· Optimus Primal* (Class of 2016)

· Cosmos* (Class of 2016)

· Galvatron* (Class of 2017)

· Barricade – Movie* (Class of 2017)

Favorite Toy:

· Trypticon* (Class of 2017)

Hasbro's 2017 Transformers Hall of Fame Fans' Choice Voting

Date: Monday, July 10th 2017 3:02pm CDT
Categories: Site News, Movie Related News, Toy News, Event News, Contests
Posted by: Seibertron | Credit(s): Hasbro

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It's that time again to make your voice heard in the Transformers Hall of Fame vote for 2017! Hasbro is asking fans to help nominate inductees into the Transformers Hall of Fame within three categories. The categories are:

Click on each of the three links above to cast your nominations from our lists.

As you know, no characters who have already been inducted within the 'Favorite Character' category will be considered for nomination. In a fun twist this year, in celebration of the release of Transformers: The Last Knight and the 10 year anniversary of the film franchise, any character that appears in the films is eligible for nomination in the 'Favorite Movie Character' category regardless of their nomination or induction previously (if Megatron can win for G1 and Beast Wars, it is only fair!). A list of inducted characters can be found at the bottom of this post.

The new category '2017 Transformers Toy of the Year' is being introduced to provide fans an opportunity to share their passion for the figures that have been the heartbeat of the brand for over 30 years. This new category is meant to celebrate the new product within the calendar year and the ongoing efforts of the Hasbro Transformers team to fulfill the desires of our many fans around the world with innovative and exciting toys. All nominations for this category must be toys newly released by Hasbro in 2017 and can include figures that are yet to hit shelves in the calendar year, but have been announced.

Participate in EACH poll so that we can determine the characters Seibertron.com's citizens wants considered for each category of the Transformers Hall of Fame. We'll share the Top 3 nominees for each category (nine nominees total) including the number of votes with Hasbro by 5pm on Sunday July 16th.

We will rank all of your polling results list in order of who received the most votes for each category. All polling result lists will be combined together, each Transformers fansite outlet getting an equal voice. Hasbro will use the combined values to generate the final ballot of three choices for each category. Details will follow regarding the official voting process in the coming weeks.

Winners of the final polling will be announced at HASCON, the official Hasbro Fanmily Event (September 8-10th in Providence, RI), during the Transformers Hall of Fame Dinner Event on Friday the 8th!

As a reminder, below are the characters and people who have already been inducted into the Hall of Fame. If you see a notable character missing from one of our lists, please let us know so that we might consider adding it.

Fictional Character Inductees:

Arcee* (Class of 2014)
Bumblebee (Class of 2010)
Dinobot* (Class of 2010)
Grimlock (Class of 2012)
Ironhide (Class of 2011)
Jazz (Class of 2012)
Megatron (Class of 2010)
Megatron – Beast Wars* (Class of 2013)
Optimus Prime (Class of 2010)
Predaking (Class of 2015)
Prowl (Class of 2015)
Ratchet (Class of 2011)
Rodimus* (Class of 2014)
Shockwave (Class of 2012)
Soundwave (Class of 2011)
Starscream (Class of 2010)
Ultra Magnus* (Class of 2013)
Waspinator* (Class of 2011)
Wheeljack* (Class of 2012)
Optimus Primal (Class of 2016)
Cosmos (Class of 2016)

*indicates fan-voted inductee

Human Inductees:

Michael Bay (Class of 2011)
Bob Budiansky (Class of 2010)
Stan Bush (Class of 2014)
Peter Cullen (Class of 2010)
Vince DiCola (Class of 2015)
Simon Furman (Class of 2012)
Yoke Hideaki (Class of 2010)
Chris Latta (Class of 2012)
Kojin Ohno (Class of 2010)
Steven Spielberg (Class of 2011)
Frank Welker (Class of 2015)
Weird Al Yankovic (Class of 2016)
David Kaye (Class of 2016)
Judd Nelson (Class of 2016)

New 'Power of the Primes' Fan Vote Now Open, Full Bios Revealed

Date: Monday, January 23rd 2017 10:39am CST
Category: Contests
Posted by: D-Maximal_Primal | Credit(s): Hasbro

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We are dropping by to let all of you know that voting for the next Prime has begun! You can find the vote HERE. We can also confirm for you which characters are in each category:

Honor: Hound, Ultra Magnus, Arcee
Chaos: Unknown Evil (AKA Deathsaurus), Thunderwing, Optimus Primal
Order: Megatron, Shockwave, Star Saber

Full bios have also been provided below. It is especially interesting considering Optimus Primal is considered 'Chaos', which did throw some fans for a loop. The Primal bio also implies he is the King of the IDW colony planet Eukaris, suggesting they are pulling some (but not all, cough Star Saber cough) comic strings into this vote.

You can vote everyday as long as the vote is active as well. So go to the link above and cast your vote! The next Matrix bearer is waiting!

HONOR

These legendary warriors will lead with honor and carry on the noble legacy of Optimus Prime.

HOUND

Function: Autobot Military Scout & Strategist

Traits: Loyal, dependable

Prime Pledge: Hound looks to forge his legacy on a single, straightforward vow: protect all living beings on Cybertron from tyranny.

Quote: “We must remember those that led us here. To turn back now would be to turn our backs on them.”

ULTRA MAGNUS

Function: Autobot City Commander

Traits: Noble, Bold

Prime Pledge: Ultra Magnus has sworn to honor his forefathers and wield the Matrix of Leadership with a sense of duty, justice, and honor worthy of their sacrifice.

Quote: “It is a hero’s duty to continue the fight until the final triumph is won.”

ARCEE

Function: Autobot Warrior

Traits: Proud, fierce

Prime Pledge: Arcee has witnessed the damage done by war. She vows to leave her warrior past behind and embrace a future of unity.

Quote: “I will never stop fighting for the future I know is possible.”

CHAOS

These powerful warlords will stop at nothing to become supreme leader of Cybertron, even if it means creating a chaotic world where only the strongest survive.

UNKNOWN EVIL

Function: To Be Revealed

Traits: Cruel, Menacing

Prime Pledge: This merciless agent of chaos will send the universe spiraling toward an unknown and unforeseen fate. Cybertron will be reborn in the image of this powerful dictator.

Quote: “For empires to rise, that which they are built on must first be destroyed.”

THUNDERWING

Function: Decepticon Aerial Espionage

Traits: Relentless, Sinister

Prime Pledge: Born with a unique spark that gives him a mysterious connection to the Matrix of Leadership, Thunderwing vows to use his ability to unleash unknown powers that lay dormant within the Matrix of Leadership.

Quote: “The Autobots had their chance and failed. Now the power of the Matrix of Leadership will be mine to hold, and yours to behold!”

OPTIMUS PRIMAL

Function: Maximal Leader, King of the Beast Planet Eukaris

Traits: Courageous, Unconventional

Prime Pledge: Optimus Primal heralds the coming of a new age of beasts. Those who follow him know he will keep fighting no matter how big the odds are against him.

Quote: “True strength is having the courage to trust that sometimes crazy works.”

ORDER

"These commanders vow to leave the Autobot and Decepticon factions in the past and unite Cybertron under a new order."

MEGATRON

Function: Longtime Decepticon Leader

Traits: Driven, Immensely Powerful

Prime Pledge: Tired of the war between the Autobots and Decepticons, Megatron stakes his claim on a final act of destruction: tear down the old system and usher in a new era of unity…under his rule.

Quote: “The old ways must fall, and only I have the power to strike the final blow.”

SHOCKWAVE

Function: Longtime Decepticon Leader

Traits: Calculating, megalomaniacal

Prime Pledge: Shockwave declares that Cybertron can only be saved through the creation of a strict order, and only he is brilliant enough to be the mastermind behind it all.

Quote: "The rashness of action has led us here. Now is the time that clarity of thought shall rule."

STAR SABER

Function: Autobot Supreme Commander

Traits: Pure, Just

Prime Pledge: A valiant champion of peace, Star Saber vows to wield his mighty sword as a servant of hope who will fight for the good of all Transformers robots.

Quote: “The light of peace will illuminate the path to victory.”

'Power of the Primes' Fan Vote Poster Revealed

Date: Thursday, December 1st 2016 5:08pm CST
Categories: Toy News, Press Releases, Contests
Posted by: D-Maximal_Primal | Credit(s): Transformers Facebook Page

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Following the big news that fans can vote for the next Prime, the Transformers Facebook page has posted a poster for the upcoming event! The new poster advertises the big question: Who's your Prime? and features 9 different character arts surrounding an image of Optimus Prime holding the matrix: Shockwave, Megatron, Arcee, Hound, Ultra Magnus, Optimus Primal, Star Saber, Thunderwing, and "unknown evil" who really looks like Deathsaurus. This poster, coupled with the original press release does leave the question though: are one of these 9 supposed to ascend to Prime-hood, or are we making a new, original Prime from an original character? Speculate in the forums below, and check out the poster below!

Transformers News: 'Power of the Primes' Fan Vote Poster Revealed

Transformers Photo Challenge #13: Fembots

Date: Friday, June 3rd 2016 3:29pm CDT
Categories: Site Articles, Transtopia, Contests
Posted by: no-one | Credit(s): Seibertron.com

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Howdy fellow Seibertronians and welcome to the Transformers Photo Challenge. This is a monthly Seibertron.com feature hosted by yours truly. Each challenge will have a theme and a description of any guidelines that need to be followed. To participate; setup some figures, snap a few pictures and post the images in the discussion below. The Transformers Photo Challenge is for all skill levels and is just about having fun. Previous challenges can be found here.

Female Transformers, aka fembots, have been around since G1 but still seem to generate much debate. With the most recent additions to this exclusive club (Windblade and Victorion (Pyra Magna, Stormclash, Skyburst, Dustup, Jumpstream and Rust Dust)) being the products of fan voting. There seems to be something intriguing about the concept of genders existing in a gender-less race of transforming robots. This challenge will be about exploring Cybertronian diversity.

As always, setup your fembots and show us what you got!

Keep your browsers pointed to Seibertron.com and keep and itchy trigger finger on that refresh button for the latest Transformer news, the largest Transformers galleries and the most Transformers fun you can have this side of a space bridge.

Transformers: Prime Nominated in 2013 BTVA Voice Acting Awards - Voting Open!

Date: Thursday, March 13th 2014 2:38pm CDT
Categories: Cartoon News, Digital Media News, Contests
Posted by: Va'al | Credit(s): BTVA

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The team over at Behind the Voice Actors have dropped by with some good news. The animated series Transformers: Prime has been nominated in quite the number of categories in this year's 3rd Annual BTVA Voice Acting Awards - and we can all join in to vote! To do so, follow this link, and check out the nominations below.

To allow you to pick what you consider is the best choice to win, we've collected sound clips of the nominees or an image gallery of characters/actors, where applicable.

You can ONLY vote ONCE per category. Choose wisely as you will NOT be able to change your vote once it has been cast.

Be sure to check back on March 19th 2014 when the winners will be revealed.

Best Male Lead Vocal Performance in a TV Series - Action/Drama
- Frank Welker as Megatron
- Steve Blum as Starscream

Best Male Vocal Performance in a TV Series in a Supporting Role - Action/Drama
- Daran Norris as Knock Out
- Michael Ironside as Ultra Magnus

Best Female Vocal Performance in a TV Series in a Supporting Role - Action/Drama
- Tania Gunadi as Miko Nakadai

Best Female Vocal Performance in a TV Series in a Guest Role - Action/Drama
- Gina Torres as Airachnid

Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Series - Action/Drama
- Transformers: Prime

Best Male Vocal Performance in a Special/Direct-to-DVD Title
- Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime (Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters - Predacons Rising)
- Will Friedle as Bumblebee (Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters - Predacons Rising)

Best Female Vocal Performance in a Special/Direct-to-DVD Title
- Sumalee Montano as Arcee (Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters - Predacons Rising)

Best Vocal Ensemble in a Special/Direct-to-DVD Title
- Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters - Predacons Rising

Transformers Hall of Fame 2012 Finalists Anounced!

Date: Thursday, March 8th 2012 9:38am CST
Categories: Event News, Collectables, Collector's Club News, Contests
Posted by: GetRightRobot | Credit(s): HASBRO, Transformers.com

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Posted on Hasbro's Transformers.com are the five Fan's Choice Finalist for the Botcon 2012 Transformers Hall of Fame! They are:

2012 Fan’s choice nominee: ARCEE

“I’m more than just a pretty face."

ARCEE has gone through many changes during her career as an AUTOBOT. From pink and white colors to a sleeker dark blue, ARCEE is one of the few female TRANSFORMERS to stand the test of time. ARCEE has proven herself in battle time and time again - whether it is against UNICRON, SHOKARACT or even JAHIAXUS. ARCEE has lost many partners during the Great War, but her most painful memory is losing her comrade CLIFFJUMPER at the hands of STARSCREAM. Two people she could never do without, however is her human friend JACK DARBY, and her great-nephew, RATTRAP.

2012 Fan’s choice nominee: MEGATRON (BEAST WARS)

“You shall vote for me. Yesssssssss."

Using the former leader of the DECEPTICONS as his namesake, MEGATRON orchestrated a plot to steal the Golden Disc, an ancient relic from the time of the AUTOBOT/DECEPTICON war. The disc led MEGATRON and his PREDACON crew to ancient Earth, where they, along with the pursuing MAXIMALS, reformatted into indigenous life-forms, instigating the BEAST WARS. After MEGATRON conquered the alien technology of the Vok, discovered the crashed Autobot Ark, nearly killed OPTIMUS PRIME, and gained control of the DECEPTICON warship NEMESIS, he was eventually defeated and returned to CYBERTRON by OPTIMUS PRIMAL. Once there, MEGATRON created an army of VEHICONS to help him conquer the planet. Unfortunately his beloved rubber ducky was left behind on primitive Earth.

2012 Fan’s choice nominee: WHEELJACK

“Statistically speaking I should be the winner."

WHEELJACK has built everything from magnetic inducers to immobilizers to gyro-inhibitors, and even the occasional DINOBOT. While his inventions often indeed do what they are supposed to, they just as often blow up. WHEELJACK is also a member of the WRECKERS, a division of AUTOBOT warriors who don’t play by the rules and often take on missions that others can’t - or won’t. When called upon, WHEELJACK serves as the chief weapons officer and ship’s engineer for the team. His personal ship, the JACKHAMMER, served as his mobile headquarters in the wake of the great shutdown of CYBERTRON. WHEELJACK had made it his personal mission to cruise the stars in search of lost AUTOBOTS, but specifically for WRECKERS who have lost their way.

2012 Fan’s choice nominee: RODIMUS

“Everyone knows I’ve got the potential to win!”

RODIMUS is young, naïve, headstrong, and daring when it comes to his own safety in the field. Willing to push himself to the limit in order to get the job done, RODIMUS is known for conceiving highly dangerous plans to achieve his objectives. Believing that no bot should ever be left behind, RODIMUS will even put his own spark on the line to keep this promise to all who serve under him. Despite his immaturity, RODIMUS is considered an inspirational figure to many of his fellow AUTOBOTS, and some have even come to call him RODIMUS PRIME. Unfortunately, one time RODIMUS got in OPTIMUS PRIME’S way with disastrous results.

2012 Fan’s choice nominee: SKY-BYTE

“Who's the baddest shark around? Who's the smartest shark in town? Sky-Byte, that's me! ”

A proud PREDACON to the core, SKY-BYTE lead his warriors into battle against AUTOBOTS or DECEPTICONS. His desire to be in MEGATRON's good favor drove him - and sometimes he got lost. His skills are legendary amongst the PREDACON ranks. Legendary because SKY-BYTE rarely completed a mission. He has a soft side for poetry - a skill no one else has - or wants. If it weren't for SCOURGE and the DECEPTICONS, SKY-BYTE would never have strayed from the PREDACON cause. In his jealous rage, SKY-BYTE looked to the enemy for acceptance - including KOJI and the AUTOBOTS. Perhaps that is why the AUTOBOTS allowed him to remain free on Earth after the final battle - where he currently roams the ocean attacking illegal fishing vessels.

One of the above listed characters will be chosen to join the 3 HoF inductees already selected:

"Me GRIMLOCK king!

GRIMLOCK fought his way through the gladiatorial pits underneath Kaon to become one of the greatest warriors on CYBERTRON. Having joined the AUTOBOTS early on during the Great War, GRIMLOCK made it clear he never trusted OPTIMUS PRIME to properly lead the AUTOBOTS. Due to his shock and awe approach to combat, GRIMLOCK is not regarded as a great military leader. However, he has fought and survived through enough battles to earn top ranking position among the AUTOBOTS. Having struck out on his own, GRIMLOCK eventually found himself leader of the DINOBOTS, a special operations strike force unit that can power through most barricades and DECEPTICON strongholds. During a battle with the DECEPTICON SCORPONOK, GRIMLOCK¹s vocal processors were damaged, leading to his awkward and distinct way of speaking. If GRIMLOCK has a weakness, it is his larger-than-Prime ego and his lack of patience.

"I do everything with style!"

Before OPTIMUS PRIME became leader of the AUTOBOTS, he was known as Orion Pax and AUTOBOT JAZZ was his closest friend. Respected by his fellow AUTOBOTS for always taking the most dangerous missions in the war against the DECEPTICONS, AUTOBOT JAZZ became one of the best lieutenants for OPTIMUS PRIME. Always selecting a fast and stylish alt mode that reflects his cool and competent demeanor, and having studied the ways of the Cyber-Ninja, AUTOBOT JAZZ always takes in the situation before making any decisions. Once on Earth, AUTOBOT JAZZ quickly became enthralled with its many different cultures. Fascinated by Earth¹s music, AUTOBOT JAZZ seamlessly picked up human slang, which he often uses to relieve tension amongst the ranks.

"Logically, I have been selected for his honor."

SHOCKWAVE has always based his actions on the most logical choices. Having joined MEGATRON during the early days of the Great War, SHOCKWAVE believed MEGATRON would quickly crush the High Council and bring about a new order to CYBERTRON. AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS everywhere fear SHOCKWAVE for his unethical experimentations. SHOCKWAVE believes that through his work, he will discover a better form of existence for CYBERTRONIANS everywhere and sacrifices must be made to accomplish this. To further his goal of reformatting the species, SHOCKWAVE stayed behind to lead the DECEPTICON forces on CYBERTRON during the Great Exodus. On the surface, SHOCKWAVE is unquestionably loyal to MEGATRON, however this only masks his true intentions of ruling all over all sentient beings in the universe.