Date: Sunday, April 29th 2012 11:27pm CDT
Categories: Toy News,
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Great News SourceFans!
It was great seeing everyone at Botcon and Dairycon this year! This week we have limited stock of Botcon Exclusives and TFCC 2012 Club Exclusive Shattered Glass Drift!
Don't forget to check out the new and improved TFsource 3.0! We are offering two new features on the site, First we have
Source points. For all charged orders you will accrue
Source points, used towards freebies (free Transformers!). Second we’re now offering free domestic shipping on all orders over $150, and reduced shipping on international orders over $150. So head on over to TFSource and check it out! We also welcome feedback on our new design or usability of the site. Please feel free to contact us directly with your feedback! New preorders, new instock, new recruits and more....in this week's SourceNews!
In this issue of SourceNews:
1. Botcon 2012 Exclusives!
2. Now instock: TFCC 2012 Club Exclusive Shattered Glass Drift!
3. Now up for Preorder - Transformers Generations 2012!
4. Now up for preorder: Make Toys Green Giant!
5. Now up for preorder: MP-11S Masterpiece Sunstorm!
6. Now instock: Make Toys Yellow Giant Set B - Crane and Dump Truck!
7. BTS-05 China Workaholics Exclusive - Yin & Yang - Now up for Preorder!
8. Now up for preoder: Transformers Generations 2012 Guidebook vol 1 and Million Publishing Exclusive - Artfire!
9. Now instock: Universe Hound and Ravage Upgrade Kit!
10. DMK-01 Dual Model Kit Optimus Prime now instock!
11. New Recruits!
12. Beast Saga Figures now up for Preorder!
13. Japanese Transformers Prime udpate!
14. Transformers Prime - RID Voyagers - Wave 2 Preorders Up!
15. Newest Instock items at TFsource
16. Newest Preorder items at TFsource
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1. Botcon 2012 Exclusives!
We have limited amounts of the Botcon 2012 Exclusives remaining here:
http://tfsource.com/category/view/category_id/317/
TFsource - Your Source for Botcon 2012 Exclusives
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2. Now instock: TFCC 2012 Club Exclusive Shattered Glass Drift!
We have started processing all preorders and do apologize for the delay. Check out all of our Transformers Collectors Club figures here:
http://tfsource.com/products/view/product_id/3835/
TFCC 2012 Club Exclusive - Shattered Glass Drift
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3. Now up for Preorder - Transformers Generations 2012!
Preorders up now! Set for a May release already, preorder yours here:
http://tfsource.com/generations/
TFsource - Your Source for Transformers Generations 2012 Figures!
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4. Now up for preorder: Make Toys Green Giant!
All 6 pieces in one giftset packaging, preorder yours here
http://tfsource.com/products/view/product_id/4328 Set for a June release date!
Make Toys - Green Giant - Set of 6 Pieces
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5. Now up for preorder: MP-11S Masterpiece Sunstorm!
This exclusive recolor is now set for an August release and TFsource has secured a limited amount. Best of all, enjoy free domestic shipping on this piece with our free shipping campaign on all orders over $150! International customers additionally get reduced shipping on their orders over $150 as well!
http://tfsource.com/products/view/product_id/4329/
MP-11S - Masterpiece Sunstorm
Don't forget that we still have MP-11 Starscream instock!
MP-11 - Masterpiece Starscream - Coronation Set
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6. Now instock: Make Toys Yellow Giant Set B - Crane and Dump Truck!
This highly anticipated set just hit our warehouse on time, and we are processing orders and will start shipping out tomorrow. If you didn't preorder yet, we have a very limited amount remaining, so get your order in now!
http://tfsource.com/products/view/product_id/3755/
TFsource - Your Source for MakeToys Custom Transformers!
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7. BTS-05 China Workaholics Exclusive - Yin & Yang - Now up for Preorder!
This uniquely colored set is limited to 500 pieces, preorder up here:
http://tfsource.com/products/view/product_id/4327/
BTS-05 China Workaholics Exclusive - Yin & Yang
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8. Now up for preoder: Transformers Generations 2012 Guidebook vol 1 and Million Publishing Exclusive - Artfire!
This book will be instock shortly and we likely will have a limited quantity available for sale at Botcon! Sample pages look quite promising, potentially some later G1 pages as well. Due out later this month, preorder yours here:
http://tfsource.com/products/view/product_id/4294
Transformers Generations 2012 Volume 01 - Book
This exclusive hints at what may be included, it looks like a repaint/remold of the Henkei Inferno/Universe Grapple, with some sort of an add-on. We'll keep updating as more photos are released, and are looking forward to seeing an artfire in the lineup!
https://tfsource.com/products/view/product_id/4225
Transformers Generations - 2012 Million Publishing Exclusive - Artfire
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9. Now instock: Universe Hound and Ravage Upgrade Kit!
This great upgrade kit for Universe Hound and Ravage contains an arsenal to upgrade your Universe Hound and Ravage! Universe Hound/Ravage Sold Separately
http://tfsource.com/products/view/product_id/4094
Universe - Hound and Ravage Upgrade Kit
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10. DMK-01 Dual Model Kit Optimus Prime now instock!
We managed to pick up a limited amount on the final stock on this popular piece. Once seen in person this is a truly impressive version of the movie optimus, Instock now!
http://tfsource.com/products/view/product_id/4232/
DMK-01 Dual Model Kit Optimus Prime
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11. New Recruits!
Hundreds of great new recruits and restocked items now available at TFsource! Including DOTM including Human Alliance, Cybertron, ROTF, Armada, TF the Movie and dozens more! With our new site now see up to 120 items in one page at a time, easy to check all the new recruits out!
http://tfsource.com/search/view/status/2/?&per_page=120
New Recruits: DOTM, ROTF, Universe and many more!
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12. Beast Saga Figures now up for Preorder!
Remember Battle Beasts? Those mini warriors with the rubsign that was wood, fire, water, etc? Well Takara Tomy is bringing these guys back in an all new game format called Beast Saga! TFsource has preorders for the booster packs, single warriors, as well as sets and battle coliseum. Preorders available now!
http://tfsource.com/category/view/category_id/315/
TFsource - Your Source for Beast Saga Figures!
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13. Japanese Transformers Prime update!
Great news - The next wave of Japanese Transformers Prime has been released in Japan! This includes the popular Terrorcon Cliffjumper and TFsource has secured extra stock of this popular piece so preorder now while we have stock left! AM-08 Terrorcon Cliffjumper, AM-09 Soundwave, AM-11 Arcee and we'll also be getting more AM-04 Ratchet!
TFsource - Your Source for Japanese Transformers Prime Figures!
We've just restocked the popular Transformers Prime - Cliffjumper (Takara/Tomy edition)! This piece never found its way to the US release, but we have limited stock on the Japanese version, now instock and ready to ship!
Japanese Transformers Prime - Cliffjumper
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14. Transformers Prime - RID Voyagers - Wave 2 Preorders Up!
Preorders are now up for the Voyagers wave 2 - Featuring Starscream, Bulkhead, Prime and Megatron! Order yours here:
http://tfsource.com/category/view/category_id/234/
TFsource - Your Source for Transformers Prime - RID
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15. Newest Instock items at TFsource
Make Toys - Giant - Set B - Crane & Dump Truck - Yellow Version
Universe - Hound and Ravage Upgrade Kit
DMK-01 Dual Model Kit Optimus Prime
Japanese Transformers Prime - AM-05 - Megatron
Japanese Transformers Prime - AM-02 - Bumblebee
MP-11 - Masterpiece Starscream - Coronation Set
BTS-05 Wave 2 - Nightfang and Savage
Headrobots - Centurion - Upgrade Kit
United Bumblebee - Growing Pains - Custom Kit
Encore #22 - Twincast
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16. Newest Preorder items at TFsource
Make Toys - Green Giant - Set of 6 Pieces
MP-11S - Masterpiece Sunstorm
BTS-05 China Workaholics Exclusive - Yin & Yang
Transformers Generations 2012 Volume 01 - Book
Transformers Generations - 2012 Million Publishing Exclusive - Artfire
Japanese Transformers Prime - AM-08 - Terrorcon Cliffjumper
Japanese Transformers Prime - AM-12 - Decepticon Breakdown
iGear - MW-03 Mini Warrior - Hench
iGear - MW-04 Mini Warrior - UFO
Goto Kura Figure Collection 49 - Transformers Masterforce - Minerva Minelba
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Date: Wednesday, January 18th 2012 3:50pm CST
Categories: Toy News,
Event News,
Collector's Club News
Posted by: El Duque |
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Non-attendee Iacon packages are now avialable for all you fans who can't attend this year's BotCon in Dallas, TX April 26th - 29th, but still want to get this year's "Invasion" boxset. Click
here to visit the BotCon 2012 homepage and get registered!
BotCon has also supplied us with the following press release and character art for "The Overlord" (Gigatron) courtesy of the Nick Roche and Josh Burcham.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BotCon 2012 Primus and Iacon Registration is live!
Fort Worth, TX – January 18, 2012 – Fun Publications, Inc., licensee for Hasbro’s official Transformers Collectors’ Convention, BotCon, announced today that fans can now register for both the attending “Primus” package and the non-attending “Iacon” package, featuring the amazing 6-figure box set Transformers: Invasion. This year’s award-winning convention will take place at the Hyatt Regency Dallas from April 26th to April 29th. Fans and collectors who register for BotCon as a Primus package holder will receive (in addition to the 6-figure convention box set): admission to the Friday private sales room experience, all panels and seminars throughout the weekend and the Hall of Fame Celebration party held Saturday night. Finally, Primus package attendees will also receive a special bonus Transformers Deluxe figure to go along with their convention box set. General Admission for non-registered guests will be available on Saturday and Sunday only.
Each year, BotCon strives to provide fans that attend the show a first class event while also giving those who can’t attend an opportunity to bring home part of the action. The BotCon box set has become the exclusive “standard” within the Transformers collecting community and the 2012 box set once again takes it to a whole new level, featuring the first updates of characters such as “The Overlord” Gigatron and the Pretender Metalhawk.
BotCon is in its 18th year and will once again feature a large dealer room with thousands of Transformers collectibles as well as other toys such as Star Wars, G.I. Joe, Marvel figures and many other great collectibles from the 80’s, 90’s and modern day! Also featured at the show will be some amazing special guests, IDW, Activision, comic book artists and many other events/highlights for fans of all ages to enjoy!
For more information on BotCon, the weeklong activities and the exclusive figure offerings, please visit BotCon.com.
About Hasbro
Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company providing children and families around the world with a wide-range of immersive entertainment offerings based on the Company’s world class brand portfolio. From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, video games and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its customers through the strategic leveraging of well-known and beloved brands such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and MONOPOLY. The Hub, Hasbro’s multi-platform joint venture with Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) launched on October 10, 2010. The online home of The Hub is
http://www.hubworld.com. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved.
About Fun Publications, Inc.
For over 15 years, Fun Publications, Inc. has been a Hasbro licensee offering fans and collectors of pop culture memorabilia news, exclusive product and family events through different print offerings, websites, collector clubs and brand specific conventions such as GIJoeCon and BotCon. Located in Fort Worth Texas, Fun Publications reaches a large audience, serving the United States and many other countries such as Japan, Great Britain, Brazil, Australia and Canada. For more information visit TransformersClub.com, GIJoeClub.com, GIJoeCon.com, and BotCon.com. BotCon is a registered trademark of Fun Publications, Inc. (C) 2011 Fun Publications, Inc. All rights reserved.
GIJoeClub.com, GIJoeCon.com, and BotCon.com. BotCon is a registered trademark of Fun Publications, Inc. (C) Fun Publications, Inc. All rights reserved
Date: Tuesday, June 28th 2011 11:00am CDT
Categories: Toy News,
Collector's Club News
Posted by: El Duque |
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Wondering where your
TFCC free membership figure Sideburn is? TFCC recently sent out the following update:
We are still waiting on the Sideburn figures to arrive from China. They are in the United States but have not cleared customs. We are not going to give you an estimated date as we don't know when they will release them to us. As soon as we receive them, they will go to the mailer.
As soon as we mail them, we will send out another email. Thanks for your patience as we don't have control over these different government agencies.
Brian
Date: Monday, March 7th 2011 12:24pm CST
Categories: Comic Book News,
Toy News,
Event News,
Press Releases,
Collector's Club News
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MTV Geek! has an exclusive sneak peak at the artwork from the
Transformers: Timelines comic featuring the
Animated Stunticons! It looks like Motormaster and company may be part of a traveling circus. Head on over to
MTV Geek! for the full article and artwork!
BotCon also provided us with a press release to coincide with
MTV's exclusive artwork. Here's the official press release from
BotCon:
BotCon 2011 brings back Transformers Animated for one more adventure!
Fort Worth, TX - March 7th, 2011 - Fun Publications, Inc, licensee for Hasbro’s Official Transformers Collectors Convention "BotCon", is pleased to announce that BotCon 2011 will feature an ALL-NEW Transformers Animated story! Tying in to the theme of this years Animated Stunticon Convention set, this special one-shot story (dubbed Season 3.5) is written by Marty Isenberg, Story Editor for the critically acclaimed Transformers Animated cartoon series. The new 22 page story, with art provided by Marcelo Matere, will be featured in the pages of the annual Transformers: Timelines comic and will debut at BotCon 2011.
"We are very excited to be adding a new chapter to the Transformers Animated Universe" said Pete Sinclair, Managing Editor for Fun Publications. "Marty and Derrick have crafted an amazing cast of characters, and with Marcelo doing the comic art, fans of Animated will be excited to read this new adventure!"
The last time fans saw Optimus Prime and his crew from Animated, the Autobots had captured Megatron and had returned him and his minions to Cybertron. With Cybertronians finally able to relax, focus has turned from the fears of war back towards some of the recreational events their planet has to offer. And the next big thing has just rolled into town; The Motormaster and his traveling Stunt Convoy! But are these mysterious robots here to put on a show or are they planning a real demolition derby?
BotCon 2011 is being held in Pasadena, Ca from June 2nd - June 5th. Collectors and fans of all ages can register for the show this March when online registration begins. There are different registration packages available, the most popular being the Primus package, which includes an exclusive 5-piece convention set featuring toys of the Animated Stunticons! Each Primus package also comes with Transformers Timelines Issue 6 featuring the Transformers Animated "Season 3.5" story. Walk in Admission is also available for BotCon and the convention edition of the comic will be sold at the Transformers Collectors’ Club store and online after the show.
For more information on BotCon 2011 and all of its offerings, please visit
http://www.BotCon.com.
About HASBRO
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) is a worldwide leader in children’s and family leisure time products and services with a rich portfolio of brands and entertainment properties that provides some of the highest quality and most recognizable play and recreational experiences in the world. As a brand-driven, consumer-focused global company, Hasbro brings to market a range of toys, games and licensed products, from traditional to high-tech and digital, under such powerful brand names as TRANSFORMERS, PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, G.I. JOE and WIZARDS OF THE COAST. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at
http://www.hasbro.com. (C) 2011 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
About FUN PUBLICATIONS, INC.
For over 15 years, Fun Publications, Inc. has been a Hasbro licensee offering fans and collectors of pop culture memorabilia news, exclusive product and family events through different print offerings, websites, collector clubs and brand specific conventions such as GIJoeCon and BotCon. Located in Fort Worth Texas, Fun Publications reaches a large audience, serving the United States and many other countries such as Japan, Great Britain, Brazil, Australia and Canada. For more information visit
http://www.TransformersClub.com,
http://www.GIJoeClub.com,
http://www.GIJoeCon.com, and
http://www.BotCon.com.
Motormaster
Breakdown
Dead End
Drag Strip
Wildrider
Date: Tuesday, November 9th 2010 12:56pm CST
Categories: Toy News,
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Fun Pub, the organisers of the official Transformers Collectors club have sent us a press release and our first look at Trans Tech Cheetor!
Trans Tech Cheetor is going to be next years club store exclusive.
Click
here for more images!
And here's the press release:
Fun Publications Transformers Collectors’ Club Membership Drive FINAL reveals!
Fort Worth, TX – November 9th, 2010 – Fun Publications, Inc, licensee for Hasbro’s Transformers Collectors’ Club, is pleased to announce the final additions to the Fall 2010 Membership drive.
Artists from across the Transformers fandom can participate in the 2010 Transformers Design a Cover Contest, available to all club members. Details for the contest can be found at
www.TransformersClub.com
Next up, the final week of the Membership Drive Sale is underway. Many great items are still available including the G.I. Joe Club Promo Pack in which members have the opportunity to check out the offerings from the G.I. Joe Collectors’ Club while receiving an EXCLUSIVE Side Burn art print by Transformers artist Casey Coller. That item can be found here
And to round off the list of exciting announcements, the online preview for Animated Transtech Cheetor is now available. This figure features an ALL-NEW head sculpt courtesy of Derrick J. Wyatt, the Art Director behind the Transformers: Animated series. This figure, along with G2 Ramjet, will be available for Club members to purchase next year.
For more information on the Transformers Collectors’ Club and all of its offerings, please visit
www.TransformersClub.com.
About HASBRO
Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) is a worldwide leader in children’s and family leisure time products and services with a rich portfolio of brands and entertainment properties that provides some of the highest quality and most recognizable play and recreational experiences in the world. As a brand-driven, consumer-focused global company, Hasbro brings to market a range of toys, games and licensed products, from traditional to high-tech and digital, under such powerful brand names as TRANSFORMERS, PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, G.I. JOE and WIZARDS OF THE COAST. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at
http://www.hasbro.com. (C) 2009 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
About FUN PUBLICATIONS, INC.
For over 15 years, Fun Publications, Inc. has been a Hasbro licensee offering fans and collectors of pop culture memorabilia news, exclusive product and family events through different print offerings, websites, collector clubs and brand specific conventions such as GIJoeCon and BotCon. Located in Fort Worth Texas, Fun Publications reaches a large audience, serving the United States and many other countries such as Japan, Great Britain, Brazil, Australia and Canada. For more information visit
www.TransformersClub.com,
www.GIJoeClub.com,
www.GIJoeCon.com, and
www.BotCon.com.
Date: Wednesday, July 12th 2006 6:57pm CDT
Categories: Collectables,
Collector's Club News
Posted by: Raymond T. |
Credit(s): www.transformersclub.com
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Hasbro's
Official Transformers Collector's Club has send out it latest newsletter. In the following excerpt, you can read about Ghost of Starscream statues being in stock, and an update on the shipping of the exclusive Landquake figure to countries outside of the United States.
"We have just received a very limited number of the Palisades Transformers Ghost of Starscream statue. Check the store for pricing and details.
Also I want to let our foreign members know that their Landquakes are finally on their way. We had a problem with the company that has exported these for us in the past. We have now moved on to FedX and they will be sending these to you via their World Mail service. Expect them in the next week to ten days.
Sorry for the delay and thanks for your patience.
Brian"
Date: Friday, April 7th 2006 4:45pm CDT
Categories: Store News,
Collector's Club News
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We have received an email, that went out to all club members, from Brian of the Transformers Collectors Club. He has provided an update that applies mainly to non-US member of the Collectors Club. The update addresses the issue reguarding international shipping. This is what the email said:
"We have found another way to ship some product
to our non-US customers at a lower cost and it has been implemented into the store. It is called Global Priority Mail. This service does have some limitations. The shipment must fit into a box that is no more than 36 inches by adding length+girth+height. Also, the order cannot be over 4 lbs.
For example a 1 lb package to the United Kingdom via surface mail is $24.25 and takes 4-6 weeks.
The same package via airmail is $16.75 and takes 7-10 days.
The same package via Global Priority is $10.50 and takes 4-6 days.
I know, it doesn't seem to make much sense but that's the USPS rates and delivry standards.
We hope that this lowers some of the foreign shipments costs. It won't work for all orders as the items are tool large or the order will be 100 heavy. We think it will work for the bulk of your orders.
Make sure you check the store each week at transformersclub.com/shop to see what the new items in stock an the weekly specials!
Thanks for your support,
Brian"
UPDATE: The following update has been sent out correcting some of the infomation given above:
Hello!
Please note that in my last email I had a typo. The dimensions that limit this type of foreign mail is length + width(not girth) + height. This must be 36 inches or less. About 70-80 percent of the products will fit into this area, but not all of them.
Thanks for your support and don't forget to check each week to see what our specials are. transformersclub.com/shop
Brian
Date: Thursday, May 19th 2005 8:59am CDT
Categories: Comic Book News,
Press Releases,
Company News,
Collector's Club News
Posted by: Raymond T. |
Credit(s): www.transformersclub.com
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The Official Transformers Club has made it official. In an official
press release, Hasbro announces that
IDW Publishing will be releasing new comics for the Transformers brand. The follow is a direct quote from the
press release;
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (May 19, 2005) – The Hasbro Properties Group (HPG), the intellectual property development arm of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS), intends to license its popular TRANSFORMERS brand to IDW Publishing for the introduction of a new line of TRANSFORMERS comic books. Adding to the successful TRANSFORMERS comic book library that currently includes more than 30 titles, IDW will re-launch a much-anticipated new line of TRANSFORMERS comics. The first comic, a special introductory “0†issue, would debut in October 2005. The next comic in the series would debut in January 2006. The comic books are expected to include the classic Generation One (G1) storyline, as well as new plotlines and new series, and would be distributed to a wider audience through comic book outlets, trade bookstores and mass retailers.
“This year, the TRANSFORMERS property will gain greater exposure among both core supporters and new fans of the brand, as the comics are distributed at mass market for the first time,†said Tom Klusaritz, vice-president of global publishing for the Hasbro Properties Group. “We’re excited that IDW plans to publish the TRANSFORMERS comics, as well as expand upon the storyline by utilizing the best TRANSFORMERS writers and illustrators globally.â€
IDW Publishing, the publishing arm of Idea and Design Works, LLC, is the comic book licensee of several popular shows, such as CSI (CBS), 24 (FOX), and ANGEL (Fox). IDW is also home to successful adaptations of comics based on the Konami videogames Metal Gear Solid and Castlevania, and movie adaptations from Dawn of the Dead to Shaun of the Dead. In both 2004 and 2005, they were awarded Diamond Comics’ Gem Award for “Publisher of the Year.†For the TRANSFORMERS series, IDW plans on using a mix of well-known and up-and-coming illustrators, inkers and writers to bring the property to new heights.
“The TRANSFORMERS brand is a great addition to IDW’s line of licensed comic books, and we look forward to expanding on an extremely successful property and returning TRANSFORMERS comics to a still-anxious marketplace,†said Ted Adams, President/Publisher of IDW Publishing.
The first TRANSFORMERS comic books were introduced to fans of the toy line more than two decades ago. In 2002, HPG re-launched the TRANSFORMERS comic book series.
MORE ABOUT TRANSFORMERS LICENSES IN 2005
TRANSFORMERS, a favorite among kids and collectors alike, has much to celebrate in 2005, starting with the brand’s leap to the big screen for its first, worldwide live-action film, slated for release in fall 2006. DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures will develop the movie, with Steven Spielberg as Executive Producer. The film will bridge all aspects of the TRANSFORMERS brand, from toys to licensed merchandise.
In addition to the pending IDW arrangement, TRANSFORMERS will be available in Readers Digest hard books and chapter books, as well as a series of Dorling Kindersley children’s books available in the United States. Fans in Europe can enjoy TRANSFORMERS books from Egmont, Red Bird, Titan, Edigamma and Panini.
The TRANSFORMERS brand will continue to expand in 2005 as Paramount Home Entertainment releases three DVDs. The first two, released in February, are “Transformers: Omega Supreme†and “Transformers: Shockblast Unleashed!.†The third DVD, yet untitled, will be released in September.
ABOUT IDW PUBLISHING
IDW PUBLISHING is a division of Idea + Design Works, LLC, a revolutionary creative service company with a wide range of clients. Among their best-selling titles are CBS’s CSI: Crime Scene Investigation; Konami’s Metal Gear Solid; and GrimJack: Killer Instinct. IDW has films in development at Sony Pictures, Dimension Films, and Paramount Pictures.
ABOUT THE HASBRO PROPERTIES GROUP
The Hasbro Properties Group (HPG), the intellectual property development arm of Hasbro, Inc., (NYSE:HAS), translates one of the industry’s richest portfolios of brands into a world of fun and excitement for children and adults globally. Through a host of publishing, lifestyle and entertainment platforms, HPG is able to surround fans worldwide with consumer products that expand Hasbro’s core brands, such as G.I. JOE, TRANSFORMERS, MY LITTLE PONY, DUEL MASTERS, MONOPOLY and CANDY LAND, beyond the toy and game aisle, creating rich lifestyle experiences.
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