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Transtopia Newsletter - March

Date: Wednesday, March 18th 2009 4:17am CDT
Categories: Toy News, Reviews, Site Articles, People News, Interviews
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Welcome to the March edition of the Transtopia newsletter. This month features Repaints, Customs, Scratchbuilds, Featured Art, and an Artist Interview. Shattered Glass characters are very popular this edition. Remember, to check out the Transtopia forum for the latest action.


How to Showcase Your Work
The newsletter is your opportunity to show off your work and talent. We rely on your articles, artwork, and customs to make it interesting. Entries will be reviewed on a monthly basis. You can submit your work here:
Repaints, Kitbashes, Scratchbuilds
Fan Art
Fan Fiction
Guides


Make a Difference, Join the Newsletter Team!
Want to contribute to help out with the Transtopia newsletter? Join our team. We have a couple roles to fill. Duties require a few hours each month. PM Dead Metal if interested.


Newsletter Credits:
Design - Flix
Formatting - Stormrider
Fan Art - Mykltron
Editing - Stormrider




Click on the links to see more:

TFA G1 Prowl grimlockprime108



Universe Cyclonus Omega666



Shattered Glass Wheeljack Trikeboy



Shattered Glass Trailbreaker Trikeboy



Crystal Widow Grimlockprime108



Evilyn Omega666



Universe Starscream Omega666



TFA Kup Brychanus



Scorponoks Mylktron



War Within Ironhide Zero-Kaiser



Movie Megatron – Flix



Blackout Flix



Brawl Leobreaker1977






Classics G1 Waspinator grimlockprime108



Shattered Glass Kup - Trikeboy






Kneximus Prime glitched9700



TFA Optimus Prime Trailer Brychanus



Headmaster Horibull and Kreb bellboy



Supreme Saber Prime Transtopias Rodimus Prime






Do you have modeling or art tips to share with other members? Why not write a guide? Feature tips from - repainting, kitbashing, drawing, sculpting, and even computer graphics: Send an email to Transtopia.Guide@gmx.de for details.





This month I would like to draw your attention (pun not intended) to sketch by HOWEE74 of TFA Prowl flying TFA Prowl Transforming through the air as he transforms from bike to bot.





This picture impressed me as soon as I saw it due to the skill involved in drawing it so accurately and the effectiveness of the shading. Originally it was drawn in pencil then overdrawn with a fine pen before being darkened in Photoshop. If you look closely you'll see that some parts (like the windshield) have been edited using Illustrator to create a smooth and shiny effect. You may also notice that the beginning and end pictures are darker than the mid-stages of the transformation.

He seems to have caught these stages beautifully and really conveys a sense of motion. Although each image is so clear and lacking motion, blurring it suggests a slow-motion scene.

It probably took many hours of fiddling and experimenting to find the right poses for each individual picture so please leave him your comments and praise here, I am sure h will appreciate it. Also take some time to look at his other works on his Deviant Art page, there are other great thingsthere.


A round of applause goes out to all of our other art entries from February.


Movie Shockwave


Siren Prime's Femme Fancharacter


TFA Style Alpha Trion


TFA/Movie X-Over Prime


Send us your artwork!
Art entries are reviewed on a monthly basis for the newsletter. Send your entries here.





Do you often think up Transformers stories in your head? It is time you put it to paper and submit it to the Fan Fiction page. Entries will be reviewed monthly.

Remember we have a theme for the month - "Transformers Go To The Movies." What does that mean? Whatever you want. Transformers starring in films, TFs watching films, TFs covered in a pile of DVDs, whatever that topic suggests to you is what I want to see. Funny, serious, romantic, tragic, anything. If that topic immediately makes you think "Oh, that would be a story about..." start writing it down.

A quick recap of the rules (don't worry, there's not many):
1) 10,000 word limit. Rough guideline to start with, I won't be automatically disqualifying anything that comes in over.
2) Decent spelling, grammar and punctuation. Run a spell check over your story, and maybe get a friend to read it before submitting.
3) Be specific as to where/when the story is set. So what continuity is it in (G1 comic, G1 cartoon, Armada comic, etc) and where is it set? Before the events of the show/comic, after, during? If during, where does it fit?
4) Fan characters are fine, but please avoid making them those annoying "I am more powerful than any other Transformer!!!" types. Also, consider if there's an under-used existing TF who'd fit the needs of the story just as well as someone new. Existing characters are almost always more interesting to everyone else.

Send your entries here.




This month's Artist Interview comes from our friends at TF.SG, who recently interviewed the Transformers artist, Altitron. Many of you know Altitron because he is an active member in Transtopia. Altitron has won several Transformers art contests in the past, including some on Seibertron. One of his current projects has been the box art for Hearts of Steel Optimus Prime, which was presented last month, here.

1. Ok dude, tell us more about yourself like which country are you from, your age and occupation, and maybe attached a photo of you too! Give us more info, the more the merrier!

Well, lets start off with a proper introduction. My name is Brett Wolff, I am 25 years of age, married to one beautiful woman, Lisa, and we are expecting our first child in April, Blake.
I am an American, but do not claim any state in particular as I was a Navy brat, and moved around quite a bit. I myself have been in the Navy going on eight years now, and currently serve my country on a military installation in the prefecture of Kanagawa, on the mainland of Japan.


2. We all know about your fan art and how you have the uncanny ability to mesmerize us. Care to share you how did you get started?
I started drawing when I was about three years old, with crayons and any surface I could get my hands on, be it paper, walls, tables, whatever.

The thing is, my parents never punished me for what I was attempting to do, they just wanted me to keep it on the paper. Once they got that message across (with maybe a spanking or two), they never did anything but help to promote my imagination and desire to create something.

They always encouraged my artwork from the very beginning, even when it was only artwork to them. Twenty years later, and here we are today.


3. So which are your favourite works?

My favorite work of all time is The Coronation of Napoleon and Josephine, by Jacques-Louis David, seen below:



I have been fortunate enough to have seen this masterpiece in person, at the Louvre in Paris. It is a massive painting, spanning 30 feet high and 50 feet long. It is a truly awe-inspiring work that leaves you breathless.

I am also a fan of anything painted or sculpted by Michaelangelo, and Raphael School of Athens is another of my favorites.
Some of my more modern favorites are the works of the legendary Frank Frazetta. He is best known for Death Dealer, a Black Knight-esque character whose depictions have been used by many bands for their album covers. Frazetta also did many illustrations of Tarzan, from Edgar Rice Burroughs novels. He is the father of modern day pop-sci/fantasy artwork, and I have always drawn inspiration from him.

On the other side of the world, Sesshu Toyo is a favorite Japanese master of mine. His suibokuga, or ink paintings, are beautiful. 6 of his works are regarded as national treasures in Japan.

Growing up with comic books, I always imitated Joe Kubert, Chris Bacchalo, Joe Madureira, and more recently, Adam Hughes.

My first taste of Japanese art came when Chrono Trigger landed on American shores, and I fell in love with Akira Toriyamas character designs. My interest grew in the art I could not find at my local comic shop, and when I was old enough to afford my own comics, I started importing the masters of Japanese manga.

My favorite work from Japan is the 6-tome Akira masterpiece by Katsuhiro Otomo. I am also a huge fan of anything done by Masamune Shirow, like Ghost in the Shell and Appleseed. Kaneda, the Major, and Briareos are some of my favorite characters.

I will also admit that I am a huge fan of the Dinotopia books by James Gurney. The first things that I drew that someone else could identify when I was young were dinosaurs, so when these books came out back when I was 12 or so, they were the greatest things I had ever seen. I still read and flip through them today, and they still bring out that child-like wonder.


4. Any works in progress from your side? If you allow us a little sneak preview that is!

Well, by now I am sure you have all seen the Hearts of Steel Optimus Prime box art that I am working on for Griffiths custom-made resin kit. And if you have not, here it is



I plan to have that finished shortly, so you can expect to see color teasers rolling out very soon.

I have been working on a series of Transformers pinups that I have titled Civil War.

This is a collection of works depicting desperate battles between some of the brands most notorious rivals. The first of these planned pieces was Shockwave VS Grimlock, which I believe I have shared on the forums, and is included in my artwork collection on the sites photo gallery. I am currently working on Soundwave VS Blaster, so expect to see a teaser of that on the boards pretty soon.


5. We all know you as a TF fan-artist, any plans to cross over to say, fan fiction or customs?

I have been doing customs work for quite some time now. My website has a small section dedicated to it. I got into customizing by way of wanting to repair some of my old and busted G1-era figures. The first of these were Shockwave and Sky Lynx. They were bought in a non-functioning status, and I did what I had to do to get all the electronics and sounds working as they were intended. It only got worse from there.

I've done a Dawn of Future Past Terrorsaur, made from a Beast Machines Obsidian, and I am currently working on what I call Predaking 2.0. I believe that monster has his own thread in the customs forums. I do what I can, off and on in between work, the wife, my addiction to Warcrack, and commissioned artwork, so it is much more slow going than anything else that I get to work on.
I do have the rest of the Decepticon combiners planned for my 2.0 series. I just got my hands on the Classics Special Edition Dragstrip, so I can finally begin my Menasor project. Look out for it!

As for fan fiction, I never really wrote any myself, outside of MU roleplaying back in the day, but if I were to read something that really inspired me, I would not hesitate to bring it to visual life (I am looking at you, TwilightStorm).


6. So do you see yourself as a fan or a collector?

How can you not be both? I love Transformers. I collect Transformers. Everyone in my family knows it. They look out for me. I have toys sprawled all over my room, from G1 to movie,
I am into about anything and everything Transformers-related. My in-laws have been buying our baby silly little Transformers items, so they have not only accepted the madness, they are contributing to it.


7. Having interacted with the folks of TF.SG in the forum section, in your opinion, are there any differences between us and other members in the international TF community?

Everyone seems extremely nice and well-intentioned. I have yet to read through a single thread that devolved into a mud-slinging argument, or any post that contained less than complimentary remarks. There are arguments, but they have always been kept civil and respectable. That is something that is extremely rare these days.

Things sometimes get out of hand on the OTFCCs boards, and I have to pay to post there.

The folks at TF.SG are extremely friendly, and it is very refreshing. Everyone seems much more tight-knit and familiar, as well. I suppose that comes from the majority of the members being able to meet one another in Singapore. Maybe one of these days I will drop by.


8. Oh, by the way, do you have a blog or a website? Care to tell us how they come about?

I have no blog, but I do have a website. Well, two - sort of.
My personal, professional website can be found at the following address: [url">http://www.thepimpsled.com/

I also run a gallery through Deviant Art, simply because it is just so easy to update and keep that way. It is often more up to date than my own website, which takes a bit of time and effort to maintain the polished, business look.

You can check it out by following this link: [url">http://altitron.deviantart.com/


9. Have you won any awards or accolades for your masterpieces?

I won a sweet polo shirt from TF.SG for one of the contest!

I won a monthly art contest at Seibertron.com with my Shockwave VS Grimlock piece.

I won Most Outstanding Student¢ in my 7th grade art class. And at BotCon, I won a Participant ribbon!

In high school, I won a design contest for my towns annual founders Day Parade, a weekend celebration they hold every year to celebrate the towns founding. I got my picture in the paper, alongside my art teacher and the sponsor of the event. I think that is when my parents first realized that my artwork may actually be worth a damn.

A few years later in high school, when I was a Junior, I entered a few of my watercolor paintings that I had done as a Freshman into a very large competition in central Texas. There were something like 250+ schools represented, and over 3,000 works were entered from all over the state. The gallery only had room for about 500 works, so just to have your art shown was an accomplishment in itself.
Of the three that I entered, all three were shown. One of my works won Honorable Mention honors in a small field of 25 or so, and another placed in the top 6. So I feel I did fairly well in such a large field of competing artists, and with works that were at that time two years old. It was something to be proud of, to say the least.


10. What do you wish to see most eagerly in ROTF?

Transformer dialogue! After the euphoria and wonder of seeing a new Transformers movie in the theatre wore off, I was very disappointed in the first movies lack of character development and screen time for the guys the movie was named after.

All collected, the Transformers had about 5 lines of meaningful dialogue, and 90% of it came from Prime. I really want to see the movie focused on the Transformers. They have eons of history, and each of them has no doubt lived for centuries. I would like the movie to get down and show you who these guys really are.


11. Yes, we know it a cliched type of question, but we would like to know who is your favourite TF character of all time!

Shockwave! I just love the guy, his personality (or lack thereof).
I am a very rational person myself, as my wife would attest. I do not do anything without there being an explicit reason for it. I do not enjoy being wasteful, and I am very prudent in what I do. I see a lot of myself in Shockwave, although I have to admit that I am not /that/ dedicated.


12. What is your favourite TF series by the way? Do you have any favourite toy?

My favorite series to watch would be Beast Wars. G1, while I adore the toys more than any other, had a very kiddy, campy show. Now that I am 25, I laugh at what I see.

Beast Wars, while degrading to slapstick humor at times, still manages to be very gritty towards the later seasons. It gets SERIUS Beast Wars Megatron is probably the best-written villain of any Transformers series we have had. I mean, the guy conquered Cybertron. Who else has done that? Nuff said.

My favorite toy (thus far) is Masterpiece Megatron. I've broken him in two spots (inner lower leg red hinge clip on the first day I owned him, and about a year or so later I cracked some small black piece attached to the die cast 'spine' trying to remember how to transform him, LOL), but I'm still awe-struck today when I look at him.

The only thing wrong with him is that not everything really sits flush and perfect as it is depicted in images on the box and instructions in gun mode.

But it is still a marvelous piece of engineering. Although I do wish that he was packaged with the extended scope and stock as found in the add-on set from... TFSource? Not sure, but I wish he came with that stuff anyway. Mine's got a bit of cosmic rust on the feet, but I actually like it. Gives him some shit-stompin' character, in my opinion. I just think he's the best looking figure in my entire collection. G1 had a great alternate mode - the pistol fit in your hand perfectly - but the robot mode looked nothing like the cartoon.

The Masterpiece version... especially when stood next to Prime... it's like /finally/, everything you imagined as a kid, and in the flesh - or plastic and die cast, as it were. :> I could have stopped collecting Transformers entirely after purchasing MP-05, and I would still be happy today.


13. Given a choice of a massive project which is rather ambitious, what would you chose to do? Any person or people whom you want to work with in particular?

I have a few graphic novels that I would like to write and illustrate in the future, when I finally get around to putting all of my ideas on paper. I sketch characters and locations from time to time, but nothing more than what I would call R&D work for the moment.

I also want to make a full conversion mod for Warcraft 3, turning it into a Transformers RTS. I do not have any experience with 3D modeling at present, but that will change when I get my collegiate schooling nailed down.

As for my most ambitious goal, I have wanted to do a retelling of Dantes Divine Comedy as a series of graphic novels for quite sometime now. I even went so far as to call Penguin Publishing in New York and ask them about rights licensing. Someday, I will get it done.

Transformers Mosaic: "No Surprises Here."

Date: Thursday, February 26th 2009 11:07pm CST
Categories: Comic Book News, Site Articles
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The Universe of the Transformers is vast, and populated by many characters. Their universe is a large tapestry, made up of the stories and points of view of countless experiences that serve the larger whole.

These are some of those stories. This is:


It should be noted that while this project has been recognized by IDW Publishing and Hasbro, none of the works presented have been commissioned or solicited by either company. The stories are not official canon, except where noted. These stories are the result of Transformers enthusiasts taking the time out of their busy days to contribute to a universe they love. No one has been paid for the production of these stories.

Transformers Mosaic FAQ, click here

NO SURPRISES HERE

Story by;
Josh “Richter” van Reyk

Art by;
Aric Huftles

Colors by;
John-Paul “Wordmongerer” Bove

Letters by;
Franco “Me Grimlock” Villa

Transformers Generations vol 1 - Review

Date: Tuesday, February 17th 2009 1:53am CST
Categories: Toy News, Reviews, Site Articles, Digital Media News
Posted by: Stormrider | Credit(s): Stormrider

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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.

Transtopia Newsletter - February Edition

Date: Saturday, February 14th 2009 8:06am CST
Categories: Reviews, Site Articles, Transtopia
Posted by: Stormrider | Credit(s): Seibertron

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The excitement continues to build in Transtopia. Lots and lots of repaints, kitbashes, and scratchbuilds. New members and veterans have posted many awe inspiring figures. If you are interested in doing customs but don’t know where to begin, then check out the Transtopia forums for tips from the experts: Transtopia

The newsletter has undergone a face lift, thanks to Seibertron member, Flix for his creative design work. We also have a winner to announce from our banner contest featured last month: Technically Weird gets the bragging rights to show off his artwork as one of our subheaders.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/Angelic_Prince/seibcontest.jpg

We thank everyone for their participation. You can check out the other entries here

And remember, to check out the Transtopia forum for the latest action.

-Stormrider


How to Showcase Your Work...
The newsletter is your opportunity to show off your work and talent. We rely on your articles, artwork, and customs to make it interesting. Entries will be reviewed on a monthly basis. You can submit your work here:
Repaints, Kitbashes, Scratchbuilds
Fan Art
Fan Fiction
Guides


Newsletter Credits:
Design - Flix
Formatting – Mattyc1007
Fan Art - Mykltron
Fan Fiction – Sledge
Editing – Stormrider





Shattered Glass Aerialbots – Trikeboy




Cyndicate/GESTAULT OPPRESSOR - sentinal supreme



Alternator Dinobots (with special guest) - Broadblasts short shorts



Shattered Glass Cyclonus - Trikeboy



BW Animated Blackarachnia – Psyke



Animated MotorMaster - sentinal supreme



G1 Unicron – Trikeboy



WST G1 Waspinator - grimlockprime108



Rain Makers - sentinal supreme



Premium Barricade – flix



Shattered Glass Prowl – Trikeboy



Hoodswipe – Grimpoo


MovieRepaints - Hakka



Hearts Of Steel Optimus Prime - Sabsabby85



Starscream – Mykltron



WIP Ironhide - Zero-Kaiser



Revoltech Skywarp & Thundercracker - Chris-morada



Abominus Prime/ Medic Prime - Sentinal supreme



Legends G2 Beachcomber - grimlockprime108



Legends Electrum Beachcomber - grimlockprime108



Mercenary Driveshaft – Grimpoo


WIP Shattered Glass Wheeljack - Trikeboy



Universe Dinobot - Softimus Prime



WIP Cybertron Classics Sideswipe – Shadowstream



TFA G1 Prowl- grimlockprime108



Arcee WIP - ServO






WST Shattered Glass Sideswipe - grimlockprime108



Universe Runabout - grimlockprime108



Classics Hydrostorm - Spurt Reynolds



Animated Starscream – Spurt Reynolds



Animated Snarl - Spurt Reynolds



Animated Slag - Spurt Reynolds



Animated Sludge - Spurt Reynolds



Animated Swoop - Spurt Reynolds



Reflector - wan_de_real



Movie Optimus Prime – Sabsabby85



BT Bumblebee - wan_de_real



Custom alternator Perceptor - Customtoysandmore



Jetfire - Transtopias Rodimus Prime


Classics Special Ops Shockwave - Asepticon



Movie Custom Starscream – Crefigz



Alternator Ratbat and Overkill - Broadblasts short shorts






Plush Trailer - mattyc1007





- by Mykltron

This month’s featured artist is Kyrie with his computer design Valkyrie, a female quadrochanger.


(click the link to see larger pictures)

Not only has Kyrie designed a fully transforming character, but he also has presented it beautifully as if it were a photo gallery of an actual figure. The transformation process between modes gives us an indication of how much thought and planning must have gone into it, while touches of realism are included - such as light glinting off the corners, shadows and reflections.

Using the extremely sleek car mode as the starting point, Kyrie used engineering drawing techniques to design the robot, followed by the other two modes. Once those stages were complete, Maya 8.0 was used to create the 3D work of art presented here.

The first thing that struck me about this figure was the amount of blue that was used. Beautiful as this colour is, a little more variety of colour may make it easier to understand, although gold and dark grey have been used for some internal parts.

What I particularly like about the robot’s design is how femininity is suggested through slenderness of build rather than actually giving her breasts like Blackarachnia. Another noteworthy feature is what appear to be gun holsters on her hips in robot mode, although we can’t see any guns. If that’s what they truly are then it’s very cool and this should be used on some real TF toys. Perhaps the only thing missing would be fold-out claws for the front feet to match the rear in tiger mode making her more ferocious.

I’m sure Kyrie would appreciate your feedback on this stunning creation, so please leave your comments on the Valkyrie thread here.

Honorable mentions this month go to Nench for his eye appealing Unicron creation. Click here.


Send us your artwork!
Art entries are reviewed on a monthly basis for the newsletter. Send your entries here by February 28th for the March newsletter.





Do you have modeling or art tips to share with other members? Why not write a guide? Feature tips from - repainting, kitbashing, drawing, sculpting, and even computer graphics. Send an email to Transtopia.Guide@gmx.de for details.




- by Sledge

Hello, fellow Seibertronians, and welcome to the Fan Fiction section. First things first, last month's winner. Sabrblade takes it with the first installment in his "Machine Wars: Transformers – The Fanfic Series." In his own words, it's "within both the U.S. and Japanese G1 animated continuities without interfering with each other." I don't know about you, but I think that's pretty ambitious, and I'll be interested to see how it pans out. Chapter 1 can be read here, with chapter 2 here. If you enjoy those, start pestering Saberblade to write more. Well done, Saberblade, and I hope to see more writing from you soon.

This month is going to be slightly different, as we're setting two contests:

The first is for the end of February. As that's only two weeks away, and that doesn't leave much time to come up with an idea AND get the final version written, February's competion is open to any TF fiction you've got ready for judging at the end of the month. So if you've got something already written, or have a great idea ready to go, this is for you.

The second is for March. For this one, I've decided to mix things up a little by setting a theme. What I'd like to see is something on the topic of "Transformers Go To The Movies." What does that mean? Whatever you want. Transformers starring in films, TFs watching films, TFs covered in a pile of DVDs, whatever that topic suggests to you is what I want to see. Funny, serious, romantic, tragic, anything. If that topic immediately makes you think "Oh, that would be a story about..." start writing it down.

A quick recap of the rules (don't worry, there's not many):
1) 10,000 word limit. Rough guideline to start with, I won't be automatically disqualifying anything that comes in over.
2) Decent spelling, grammar and punctuation. Run a spell check over your story, and maybe get a friend to read it before submitting.
3) Be specific as to where/when the story is set. So what continuity is it in (G1 comic, G1 cartoon, Armada comic, etc) and where is it set? Before the events of the show/comic, after, during? If during, where does it fit?
4) Fan characters are fine, but please avoid making them those annoying "I am more powerful than any other Transformer!!!" types. Also, consider if there's an under-used existing TF who'd fit the needs of the story just as well as someone new. Existing characters are almost always more interesting to everyone else.

And that's all there is to it. Now you have the easy bit of writing it, which involves (if I may paraphrase Douglas Adams) staring at a blank screen until blood appears on your forehead. Please don't bleed on your keyboards, just have fun.

Send your entries here.





Hey Transtopia folks - Burn wants to interview you. How did you get into Transformers? Why are you addicted to kitbashing? What was your first repaint like? What do you do with your spare time?

Don’t keep Burn waiting any longer – he’s getting bored at work. Send him a PM here.

Transformers Mosaic: "Outcast"

Date: Sunday, February 8th 2009 3:14pm CST
Categories: Site News, Comic Book News, Site Articles
Posted by: i_amtrunks | Credit(s): Richter

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The Universe of the Transformers is vast, and populated by many characters. Their universe is a large tapestry, made up of the stories and points of view of countless experiences that serve the larger whole.

These are some of those stories. This is:


It should be noted that while this project has been recognized by IDW Publishing and Hasbro, none of the works presented have been commissioned or solicited by either company. The stories are not official canon, except where noted. These stories are the result of Transformers enthusiasts taking the time out of their busy days to contribute to a universe they love. No one has been paid for the production of these stories.

Transformers Mosaic FAQ, click here

OUTCAST

Story by;
Franco "Me Grimlock" Villa

Art & Colors by;
Waseem "Ninjha" Basher

Letters by;
Eamon B. Zubia

Transtopia Newsletter - January Edition

Date: Sunday, January 11th 2009 2:19am CST
Categories: Site Articles, People News, Interviews, Transtopia
Posted by: Stormrider | Credit(s): Stormrider

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It might be cold outside but the activity at Transtopia has been hot. This edition features the creative work from December. Check out the latest customs, artwork, painting guide, and contest. We also have exciting news in the wings - two new sections will roll out next month: Fan Fiction & Artist Interviews. Make sure to read about the details below so you can part take in the action and possibly get featured. And in March, get your cameras ready for another creative section. Remember, to visit Transtopia periodically for the latest work.

-Stormrider



How to Showcase Your Work
The newsletter is your opportunity to show off your work and talent. We rely on your articles, artwork, and customs to make it interesting. Entries will be reviewed on a monthly basis. You can submit your work here:
Repaints, Kitbashes, Scratchbuilds
Fan Art, Fan Fiction, Guides


Make a Difference, Join the Newsletter Team!
Want to contribute to the Seibertron community? Why not join the newsletter team? We need a few more volunteers for our crew. Duties require a few hours each month, consistently. Roles include layout & design, overseeing sections, and formatting. If you are interested send me a PM: Stormrider.


Newsletter Credits:
Newsletter Editor - Stormrider
Guides Editor - Dead Metal
Interviewer & Columnist - Burn
Fan Fiction Editor - Sledge
Customs Formatter - Mattyc1007





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Prowl by Sentinal Supreme

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Movie Starscream by Omega666

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Thredbolt by Sentinal Supreme

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Classics Armada Wheeljack by Grimlockprime108


TF Legends Wasp by Grimlockprime108


Movie Accurate Ratchet by Sabsabby85


Movie Beachcomber by Leobreaker1977


Movie Trailbreaker by Leobreaker1977


Movie Sunstorm by Downshift7


Longarm by Flix


Stockade by Flix


Movie Megatron by Mykltron


Movie Breakdown by Sentinal Prime


Breach & Tick by Sentinal Prime





(Click on the links to see more)

Sliver & Headmaster Matey by Technically Weird






Chuck Close is a famous and very talented painter from Monroe, Washington, United States of America. He was part of the Photorealism art-movement from the US in the 1960's in which the artists based their paintings on photographs. He was one of the greatest of this art-style; but after he was paralyzed from the neck down he really rose to fame. He managed to still paint but being unable to move his arms properly he created a completely new technique of painting to achieve photorealism. He achieved this by painting in grids similar to pixels so when looked at from afar it is indistinguishable from a real photograph.
He paints to this day in this art-style.

As the first Transtopia "How to .." painting guide fellow Transtopian, The Freezer, shows us how you can paint your favorite Transformer in the style of Chuck Close.

Painting Guide (Chuck Close Style)

I had a spare day at college a while back and did this.

1. Find a picture of your desired Transformer and then grid it.



2. Get a canvas or a peice of paper masking taped to some board.

3. Grid said paper or canvas. There MUST be the same amount of squares as on the original gridded picture.

4. Paint the squares in block colour using a mix of the colours in the square on the original picture. For example- original pic- red and black your painting- very dark red.
The end result should be like a pixelated image.



5. Now we add the detail, this is done by painting small shapes in the coloured squares to look like the corresponding square on the original pic. Close up its jibberish but back away and you should see it.





6. Fill in the back ground squares with more funny shapes.

7. Stand back and appriciate your work.




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Do you want to contribute to the Transtopian guides? Then send us an e-mail: Transtopia.Guide@gmx.de You can find the guidelines by clicking here.



Featured Artwork
Cyber-Kun is this month's featured artist. Cyber-Kun gives us his rendition of Animated Jhiaxus. It is interesting to see how the color scheme, vehicle mode, and transformation were carefully considered during the execution of this piece. You can post your comments about this featured artwork here.


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Honorable mentions goes to Zero-Kaiser for his Scourge/Nemesis Prime. To all of you modest artists out there, make sure to submit your artwork for the next newsletter here by January 31st. Submissions are open for all Transformers artwork (new & old pieces).



Fan Fiction
Okay Transformers Mythos Writers here's your chance to be featured in the next newsletter! Starting in February, the Transtopia Newsletter will feature a Fan Fiction story written by one of you. Seibertron member, Sledge, will be directing this new ongoing column and select one story each month.

Entries will be reviewed monthly. Make sure to conform to the guidelines below. Submissions are open for new and old stories. There is no limit to the number of stories that you can submit, but please do not resubmit the same story twice. Post your entries here.

Guidelines:
1) 10,000 word limit. Rough guideline to start with, I won't be automatically disqualifying anything that comes in over.
2) Decent spelling, grammar and punctuation. People need to at least run a spell-check over the thing before submitting it. This isn't me being a grammar Nazi, it's just difficult to get absorbed in a story if you're constantly being jolted out of it by bad spelling.
3) Be specific as to where/when the story is set. So what continuity is it in (G1 comic, G1 cartoon, Armada comic, etc) and where is it set? Before the events of the show or comic, after, during? If during, where does it fit?
4) Fan characters are fine, but I'd prefer people avoid making them those annoying "I am more powerful than any other Transformer!!!" types. Also, consider if there's an under-used existing TF who'd fit the needs of the story just as well as someone new. Existing characters are almost always more interesting to everyone else.
-Sledge



Artist Interiews with Burn
G'day folks, Stormrider's asked me to throw a blurb together to introduce myself and to also introduce another new part to the monthly Transtopia Newsletter.

My name, obviously, is Burn, and I've been handed the duties of having a chat with one (or more, depending on interest and time) of our many artists that frequent Seibertron.com and Transtopia.

The aim of the monthly chat is to get to know a little more about our creative geniuses, more than just their finished pieces of art. I'm sure many of you have looked at a kitbash or a repaint, or a photoshop piece or even read a fanfic and wondered who the person is behind that.

So that's where this little feature intends to come in. We'll get to know the people behind the art.

Some of you may be wondering, "Why you Burn?" Well Stormrider and First Gen were busy doing other stuff, plus I have done my fair share of creating things.

Some of you may remember a few of my characters from Seibertron.com's Heavy Metal War game. I'm the guy responsible for creating such characters as Gore, CATalyst, Slice, Dice, Dead Reckoning, Cannon Fodder Lemming, and the midget clone every body loved to hate, Mini-Maximus Prime, together they were better known as "The Freaks". I've written a number of back stories for some of these characters, and kitbashed nearly all of them (along with a number of other characters, including Autobots, plus a couple of characters created by Whisper and War Hammer).

So where did it all begin for me? Looking back it really began a bit over two decades ago around the age of 10. Al Gore had yet to really invent the internet, porn was still predominantly distributed on VHS, and Optimus Prime was a truck and Megatron was a gun.

I had never even heard of the term "kitbashing" and my skills up to that point in my life had been basically assembling model aeroplanes, which also often resulted in my fingers being glued together more than the planes themselves.

I also, it seems, had a fascination with the colour "black".

I'd take junker toys, including some busted TF's, and just cobble parts together. If anything these "creations" were the original "Freaks", because that's what they were, freaky looking things, I was a young Dr Frankenstein to plastic toys.

Who liked to paint things black?

I should also point out that at that age too, kids really shouldn't play with sharp knives.


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Over the years though I drifted away from Transformers, blame High School. It was only a few years ago that I got back into TF's and in my quest to acquire many missing figures for my collection, I gathered up a nice pile of junker TF's.

This was the early days for kitbashing I might add, Transtopia didn't exist, and many of the major TF forums dedicated very little space to kitbashing. But I had all these junkers and influenced by the few artists that were around, I decided to try my hand.

In no way do I consider myself to be a great kitbasher, (and even less of a writer) but I do have a number of figures I am proud of, and then there are those I just don't even want to talk about!

If I was to say the one thing that is important to me when it comes to kitbashing and even writing, it's to create an original character. Canon characters just aren't my thing, I like creating a character from scratch, defining its personality, and making that personality match the figure.

I also rarely do a straight repaint. I always feel the need to modify a figure in some way to set it apart from the original mould. Whether it's something minor like a weapon change to something extensive like articulating a brick, anything to make it just that little bit different and unique.

So that's me, I'm sure Stormrider was hoping for some shorter, but I had to do SOMETHING while Dexter downloaded!

So this is where I turn it over to you guys, if you've showcased any form of artistic piece here on Seibertron.com recently, be it a repaint, a kitbash, a piece of fanfic, a photoshopped pic, or anything else that you've posted, and you're interested in being interviewed just drop me a pm and we'll get the ball rolling: ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=4677

-Burn



Banner Contest:
Hey all you savvy digital artist. Do you enjoy whipping up signatures and showing them off on the Internet? Well, here's your chance to put your skills to the test. Create a banner for the Transtopia Newsletter and become the ultimate show off.

Additional banners are needed for the newsletter. Create one or several banners and enter for your chance at fame and glory. The deadline is January 31st. There is no limit to the number of entries you may submit. The winner(s) will have their banners proudly displayed in the newsletters and receive credits and bragging rights.

Create one or all four: (Banner titles)
"Artist Interview"
"Featured Artwork"
"Fan Fiction"
"Photo Blitz"


Requirements:
1. The banner should be 500 pixels wide x 165 pixels high.
2. You can only use pictures or artwork that you have received permission for. You are welcome to use the images from the Seibertron galleries for this contest.
3. Each banner should have the title in the bottom center.
4. Submit your entries in jpeg format.


Example:



Submit your entries here.

New Updates from Big Bad Toy Store

Date: Monday, December 15th 2008 7:11am CST
Categories: Toy News, Sponsor News, Site Articles, Collectables
Posted by: First Gen | Credit(s): Joel @ BBTS

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Seibertron.com Sponsor Big Bad Toy Store has just sent out its periodic newsletter informing us of all the new preorders and items they have in stock. View the details by scrolling down.



Hi - Here is a quick update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about a variety of new arrivals as well as many more new preorders.

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HOLIDAY SHIPPING DEADLINES:
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For those of you in the continental USA, there is still plenty of time to receive items on or before 12/24 using the normal UPS ground service. Please take a look at our shipping map using the link below for more details:
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/cont ... content=26

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NEW PREORDERS:
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MARVEL ICONS 12" FIGURES
As confirmed by MarvelousNews, these figures are being released after all. Wave 1 of these figures will include Colossus, Nightcrawler, Red Daredevil and Dark Phoenix, while Wave 2 will have Colossus, Phoenix, Red Daredevil and Yellow Daredevil. Both waves are set to ship in March, and we've got the cases listed for $94.99 each ($25 below MSRP), singles of Colossus and Red Daredevil at $22.99 each, and a complete set of all six new figures, priced at $159.99. Take a look at the elections, and pick your favorites - they're available here -
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=3003

RESIDENT EVIL 5 SERIES 1
NECA is producing figures from the upcoming game, Resident Evil 5. Their first assortment consists of Chris Redfield, his new partner Sheva, and the Executioner, a new villain. We've got preliminary pictures of the new set up, and it's priced at $44.99 for the trio. Take a look at the new figures here -
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

GI JOE MIGHTY MUGGS WAVE 2
Hasbro has also announced their next wave of Mighty Muggs. Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow are the returning figures in this case, along with new figures Destro and the Baroness. These are priced at $49.99 for the case, $17.99 for singles of the new figures, and $23.99 for the set of Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow. Check them out here -
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=4966

TRANSFORMERS MIGHTY MUGGS WAVE 2
The next wave of these figures has been announced. In addition to returning favorites Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, this new case also features fan favorites Grimlock and Starscream. We've got the cases listed at $49.99 for the four figures, along with Grimlock and Starscream listed individually at $17.99 each, and a set of Optimus Prime and Bumblebee for just $23.99. Check out the listings and pick your favorites, here -
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=5090

MOVIE MASTERPIECE - THE SPIRIT, THE OCTOPUS
These 1/6 scale figures from Hot Toys combine great articulation with excellent likenesses and fantastic accessories. The octopus and the Spirit each have multiple pieces of costume, along with handcuffs, pistols, shotguns, display stands and more. The Spirit is priced at $169.99 and the Octopus is priced at $179.99 - take a look at them here -
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=5017

GEARS OF WAR KIM VS RAAM SET
This set from the original Gears of War game includes Lieutenant Kim and enemy boss Locust General Raam, along with weapons like the Troika, the Lancer and a knife. This special two-pack is priced at $27.99, saving you $6 off the MSRP, and we expect it to arrive this April. Take a look at these new figures here -
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

X-MEN ORIGINS WOLVERINE
Diamond's Marvel Select line has announced the first figure from the upcoming "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" movie. This figure shows Wolverine/Logan in an undershirt and jeans, claws extended, standing in the middle of a burned-out room. We expect this one to arrive sometime before or during the release of the movie this May, and we've got him priced at $17.99 - take a peek!
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

BLACKBEARD PREMIUM FORMAT FIGURE
This 1/4 scale piece shows the bloodthirsty pirate Blackbeard with a bloody saber and a pistol in his hands, with six more as backup in the belts over his chest. His base is a part of a taken-over vessel, complete with broken cannon. This 20" tall piece is polystone with a cloth costume and various accents, and is priced at $369.99, $30 below MSRP. Take a look at the pics for this new piece here -
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

CAPTAIN AMERICA LEGENDARY SCALE BUST
This 12" tall polystone piece shows Steve Rogers in the Captain America costume. His chain mail is sculpted into the detailing on the bust, and Cap's resolve and strenght come through the facial sculpt exactly. This piece is priced at $189.99, and you can check it out here -
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

GEARS OF WAR 12" MARCUS FENIX 2
This update of the original 12" figure has a new head sculpt from Gears of War 2, includes a Cog Pistol and a Lancer, and has blue LEDs on his shoulder armor, duplicating his look from the game. Marcus is priced at $29.99, and you can check out the new pic and info here -
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

PLAWRES SANSHIRO FIGMA FIGURES
Max Factory's Figma line of figures continues with two entries from Plawres Sanshiro. Sakurahime and and Juohmaru are each available in their JPWA Tag Tournament versions, priced at $31.99 each. Pick up your favorite, or get both to display together; you can check out the pics for these new beauties, here -
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=3844

SOUL CALIBUR IV 12" TAKI
Triad Toys' first release from the Soul Calibur IV license is the warrior woman Taki. She is at 1/6 scale, and includes magnetized feet, metal hips and 25 points of articulation, along with her Rekki-Maru and Mekki-Maru blades and a bullet-time action figure stand. Taki is priced at $89.99 - take a peek at the pics and info here -
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

DC UNIVERSE CLASSICS DR. FATE CLARIFICATION
After much confusion on many boards and pages, we've just received verification from Mattel that the yellow version of Dr. Fate is the Modern version, and the gold version is the chase Classic version. Any customers with this figure on pre-order will want to verify that they have the correct figure reserved.

PRO SHOTS SERIES 3
Upper Deck's Pro Shots 7" line of sports figures adds boxing to the mix, represented by Muhammad Ali. Ali, Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods each have two figures in this wave, each a 3-D recreation of a classic moment for the player. Each set of two figures is listed at $33.99 - take a peek at the pics and descriptions for them here -
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=4421

12" OBI-WAN - EPISODE II JEDI KNIGHT
Sideshow's new Obi-Wan Kenobi figure depicts him in his Jedi robes, with longer hair and a full beard. Obi-Wan comes with a large number of accessories, like his lightsaber, an unlit lightsaber hilt, a communicator with pouch, a holoprojector with pouch, an Aqua Breather with pouch, and much more. This figure is priced at $67.99; check his pics and info out here -
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

GX-41 REIDEEN BLACK VERSION
Bandai's latest Soul of Chogokin announcement is for the black version of GX-41 Reideen. While we're not yet sure what all will be included in this set, we've got a couple of pictures that you can take a look at on our website. This one is isted for pre-order at $109.99; you can check out the pics here -
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

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NEW ARRIVALS:
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GI JOE COMIC TWO-PACKS WAVES 6 & 7
Our shipment included a large quantity of GI Joe Comic Two-Packs. Wave 6 and 7 are both in stock, $34.99 for Wave 6, with Snake Eyes & Hard Master, Beachhead & Mainframe and Scrap-iron & Wild Bill,and $39.99 for wave 7, with Rock N Roll & Deep Six, Gung Ho & Cobra Commander and Iron Grenadier & Viper. Wave 6's two-packs are each available singly as well, at $11.99. Check out our assortment of available sets here -
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=4197

GI JOE WAVE 11 INTERNET EXCLUSIVE CASE
We've also stocked up on the new GI Joe Wave 11 Internet Exclusive case. THis assortment includes two Cobra Eels, Matt Trakker, Cobra Flint, Pilot Scarlett, Zartan, Airborne and the Cobra Para-Viper. This case is a great way to catch up on some recent figures and army builders, and we've got it listed at $59.99 for the case of 8 figures. We've also got plenty of many of the singles in stock, too, and you can check out the assortment here -
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED DELUXE WAVE 5
Another wave of Transformers Animated has arrived. This assortment has Bumblebee joined by fellow Autobot Speedster Blurr and Decepticons Swindle and Blazing Lockdown in his new color scheme. These guys are available as a set of four for $49.99, or singly for $12.99 - $13.99 apiece. Check out the sets and singles we've got in stock, here -
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=4548

WONDER WOMAN STATUE
This 1/4 Scale museum quality statue shows Wonder Woman Striding forward boldly, wth shield on one arm and axe in the other hand. She's decked out in full costume with cape, and has a sword and her lasso hanging off of her belt. This 16.5" piece is priced at $239.99, $55 below MSRP, at you can take a look at it here -
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

STREET FIGHTER REVOLUTION SERIES 1 SET & SINGLES, EXCLUSIVES
SOTA has released the first wave of Street Fighter Revolutions figures. This wave includes E Honda, Zangief, Dhalsim and Rainbow Mika, all in their basic outfits. These figures are listed singly at $15.99, and the set is priced at $59.99. Also available are some of the exclusives for this wave, like the BBTS exclusive E Honda with red outfit, "Metal" Zangief and Blue Dhalsim, priced at $19.99 each. Check out the entire assortment here -
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=3109

GUNDAM 00 MODEL KITS - 1/144, 1/100, 1/60 SCALES
We've received a large shipment of Gundam 00 Model Kits. These range in scale from First Grade 1/144, to 1/144, to 1/100, to even a 1/160 Gundam Exia model kit. The prices on them range from $7.49 - $10.49 for the First Grade models (simpler sets for less experienced builders), to $12.49 and up for the 1/144 scale kits, and upwards for the larger sets and kits. Take a look at our in-stock kits here -
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=444

TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED VOYAGER SINGLES
For those of you that are interested in the Transformers Animated figures but missed out on a couple of the scarcer ones, you'll be happy to know that our recent shipment allowed us to stock up on singles of Blitzwing (priced at $28.99), Skywarp (at $24.99), and even a few Shockwaves (at $27.99). Check out what we've got available, here -
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=4549

TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED ACTIVATORS WAVE 5
We've also received a shipment of Animated Activators. This wave 5 set is priced at $53.99, and includes Megatron, Grimlock, Bandit Lockdown, Cliffjumper and Dirge. Take a look at the assortment here -
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED SHADOW BLADE MEGATRON
This new redeco of Leader Class Megatron features a new black and purple paintjob, enhancing both the stealth look of his vehicle mode and the menace of his robot mode. Shadow Blade Megatron is priced at $47.99, and you can pick one up here -
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

MOTU CLASSICS - HE-MAN & BEAST-MAN
Mattel's new Masters of the Universe Classics line has arrived. These new figures sport the look of the original figures, brought into today's toy style and articulation. THe first wave is He-Man and Beast-Man, and each of them are available now, priced at $34.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=5230

DOCTOR WHO SONTARAN STRATEGY GIFT SET
From the Season 4 two-part episode "The Sontaran Stratagem" comes this new box set. Included are Donna Noble in coat and three Sontarans: General Staal, a Commander and a Grunt. This set is priced at $39.99, and is available now. Check out the figures here -
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

STAR WARS GALACTIC HEROES WAVE 3
This assortment includes sets like Anakin & STAP, Count Dooku & Asajj Ventress, Commander Rex with Ahsoka & Stonky and more. We have the case of twelve two-packs priced at $74.99, or you can pick from our variety of available single two-packs, priced at $5.99 - $11.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=4947

JLA BUILD-A-SCENE STATUE PART 3
The final section of this great statue is now shipping. This piece has Green Lantern alongside the Flash, and includes the final part of the Red Tornado Build-A-Piece. This statue is priced $30 below MSRP, at $119.99 - check it out here -
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

1/6 SCALE BLACK CANARY
Green Arrow's longtime partner Black Canary get's the 1/6 Scale treatment this time around. She's clothed in her signature jacket and fishnet stockings, and includes an alternate head frozen in a Sonic Scream, along with her other accessories. She's priced at $74.99 (a savings of $15 off MSRP) and she's available for purchase here -
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

Thanks for your interest in http://www.bigbadtoystore.com and be sure to check out some of the many new items mentioned above.

Thanks!
Joel & The BBTS Crew
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com

Transformers Mosaic: "A Second Chance"

Date: Thursday, November 13th 2008 3:34pm CST
Categories: Site News, Comic Book News, Site Articles
Posted by: i_amtrunks | Credit(s): WhiteRabbit

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The Universe of the Transformers is vast, and populated by many characters. Their universe is a large tapestry, made up of the stories and points of view of countless experiences that serve the larger whole.

These are some of those stories. This is:



It should be noted that while this project has been recognized by IDW Publishing and Hasbro, none of the works presented have been commissioned or solicited by either company. The stories are not official canon, except where noted. These stories are the result of Transformers enthusiasts taking the time out of their busy days to contribute to a universe they love. No one has been paid for the production of these stories.

A SECOND CHANCE

Story & Letters by;

Franco “Me Grimlock” Villa http://m3gr1ml0ck.deviantart.com/

Art & Colors by:

Peter “I Sith Lord” Istyle http://i-sithlord.deviantart.com

Custom Monthly Update - Sept. & Oct.

Date: Sunday, November 9th 2008 3:25am CST
Categories: Toy News, Site Articles, Transtopia
Posted by: Stormrider | Credit(s): Seibertron

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Views: 97,592

Welcome to Seibertron's Custom Monthly Update. Our Seibertron members have been working hard to produce many interesting customs and we are proud to share their work with you on a monthly basis. This first update is being kicked off with customs from the past two months - September and October. You can check out previous customs here.

The customs have been divided into three categories: Repaints, Kitbashes, and Extensive Mods & Scratchbuilds. Click on the links to see additional gallery pictures and to learn more about each custom. At the end, find out how you can submit your custom for the next update.


Repaints


G1 Ironhide
Sabsabby85



Classics Jetfire
Omega666



Movie Devilbee
Omega666



Universe Ironhide
Omega666



Animated Devilbee
Omega666



Animated Grimlock
Crefigz



Universe Shattered Glass Sideswipe
grimlockprime108



TFA Cykill
grimlockprime108



TFA Beast Wars Neo Killer Punch
grimlockprime108



Movie Accurate Bumblebee 1974 Camaro
Crefigz



Cybertron
Omega666


Kitbashes


G1 Mirage
wan_de_real



Animated G1 Shockwave
Psyke



Universe Shockwave
Jin Saotome



True Classic Cliffjumper
tentagil



Master Blaster Upgrade
Asepticon




Universe Tigertracks & Diaclone Sunstreaker
RodimusConvoy13



Revoltech Nemesis
chris-morada



Animated Sunstorm & Acid Storm
Spurt Reynolds



Animated Skywarp
Spurt Reynolds



Cobra Rattler
Jin Saotome


Extensive Mods & Scratchbuilds


Transmute
Asepticon



Participate In The Next Update
Do you have a new custom that you are dying to show off? Would like you to feature an article or custom guide in an upcoming newsletter? Participate in an upcoming newsletter. Submit your customs here.

TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Grimlock Badass"

Date: Tuesday, November 4th 2008 12:12am CST
Categories: Site News, Comic Book News, Site Articles
Posted by: First Gen | Credit(s): WhiteRabbit

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Views: 20,320

The Universe of the Transformers is vast, and populated by many characters. Their universe is a large tapestry, made up of the stories and points of view of countless experiences that serve the larger whole.

These are some of those stories. This is:



It should be noted that while this project has been recognized by IDW Publishing and Hasbro, none of the works presented have been commissioned or solicited by either company. The stories are not official canon, except where noted. These stories are the result of Transformers enthusiasts taking the time out of their busy days to contribute to a universe they love. No one has been paid for the production of these stories.

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GRIMLOCK BADASS

Story, Art, Colors & Letters by:

Damien P. Ghela http://dpfghela.deviantart.com/