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Date: Friday, May 13th 2011 10:09am CDT
Categories: Movie Related News,
Event News,
Collector's Club News
Posted by: Razorclaw0000 |
Credit(s): Brian Savage, Fun Publications
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With the
Primus packages sold out,
two-
thirds of the guest list announced, and still a few weeks left for announcements, Fun Publications has confirmed that attendees of the
Hall of Fame will also be treated to a sneak peek of portions of "Dark of the Moon".
Brian Savage wrote:
Breaking News regarding the 2011 Hall of Fame Event!
Saturday night will feature the second annual Transformers Hall of Fame event at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium! Get your tickets now, as you will not want to miss this new group of robot and human honorees being inducted for 2011!
The honorees include robots Ironhide, Ratchet, Soundwave and the highly anticipated 2011 Fan's Choice along with two well known, high profile human inductees!
As previously announced, all attendees will receive a goody bag with movie snacks and a 3D Cinemask which you'll need for a sneak peak of the new Transformers Dark of the Moon movie! Trust us - you do not want to miss this event! The goody bag will also include a movie poster along with some other great items from our partners!
Please note that attendance is limited and this event is expected to sell out soon.
In addition, there are still 8 Exhibitor booths available. It's almost a sell out! If you want to add another booth or want to exhibit at BotCon 2011, register now!
All registration closes Thursday, May 19, at midnight. After that date, you will need to come to late registration Friday June 3, 9:30 am at the Pasadena Convention Center. Any packages and tickets still available will be on a first come, first served basis.
Don't miss this year's BotCon or the Hall of Fame event!
See you in Pasadena!
Brian
UPDATE:
Pete Sinclair dropped by to let us know that
Artist's Alley has been sold out, but there eight remaining exhibitor booths available.
As always, stick with
Seibertron.com for all the latest BotCon, Hall of Fame, and Dark of the Moon news!
EDIT: Resolving confusion over "Sneak Peek". We apologize for any confusion this has caused.
Date: Monday, February 14th 2011 3:37pm CST
Categories: Movie Related News,
Toy News,
Event News,
Site Articles
Posted by: Blurrz |
Credit(s): Counterpunch
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The ever so elegant site moderator and super hero, Counterpunch took the opportunity to speak with the gracious folks at Hasbro during Toy Fair. He was able to get answers to several questions. While these things are likely going to change over time or as circumstances change, it's still good information to take in right now.
General info from Hasbro Reps
-MP Rodimus is not immediately forthcoming-
So, there is real interest in bringing it over. However, don't expect to see anything soon. Essentially, this will depend on a retailer coming through with an exclusive. From the tone of the conversation, it seemed as if that was not going well. Remember though that it took around a year to get Grimlock from Japan to the Western markets. However, we also got info on that at Botcon and SDCC. So, I would look to that as your answer on if we'll see Rodimus in this year or next.
-Powercore Combiners appear to be done...ish-
There was no trace of the line at Toy Fair. The rep seemed surprised that Undertow wasn't at market yet and that the Dinobots were hard to find.
Info from Greg Lombardo, Senior Director of Global Marketing for the Transformers brand at Hasbro
-Those Wal Mart SKUs for Arcee and Starscream-
Those were meant to be the Prime toys. They are NOT Classics style figures. Originally, the Prime toys were going to be fit into the Generations line. Now they are getting their own 4th quarter 2011 line. What we have seen so far is a pre-cursor wave, kind of to avoid the whole Animated show/toy debacle. We will get a new Prime and Megatron in larger sizes. Starscream will not necessarily get a larger toy.
-Mechtech-
The figures are smaller due to the Mechtech toys. It's not a cost of oil/production issue.
-Generations/RtS/United Decos-
How Takara gets the decos they do, is by individual pricing of their figures. For Hasbro, a wave has a cost to it that is split up amongst the figures in the wave. They have to ration out who gets what and how many paint apps. Takara is able to price a figure individually and as such, the budgets are different per figure. They aren't bound internally by wave. So, instead of Jazz costing $12 or 1500Y at retail, they can give him the appropriate deco and charge $13.42 or 1572Y...whatever it takes to cover the cost. It's a matter of flexibility.
-DotM-
Many or most of the toy decisions were made such that the toys would not be a rehashing of what they've already done. There was an effort to ensure that figures were fundamentally different.
Counterpunch can clarify any of these points, but he can't tell you anything about stuff he didn't ask about.
Other things that he took away from the show:
-DotM voyagers are SMALL.
-Hasbro really seems to be taking the product back to kids, perhaps leveling it down by 2 years in the age bracket.
-The Star Wars team really knows their shit.
-The GI Joe collectors are getting really, really, really nice 3 3/4 inch figures. Really.
-Mechtech looks dumb, but it is probably fun for kids.
-Ultimate Optimus Prime is kind of cool looking. Much better than the pics.
-Legends figures have really come into their own. (They're just not coming into Counterpunch's house!)
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Date: Sunday, October 31st 2010 10:18pm CDT
Categories: Movie Related News,
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Posted by: Nekoman |
Credit(s): zoltaire
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Greetings SourceFans!
This week we are excited to bring you many New Recruits including many figures from both the Classics and WST lines. We also have the Primus Reissue instock! Don't forget to stop by the site to preorder Transformers 2011 Generations Series 2 and Deluxe Series 2 figures! All this and more, in this weeks SourceNews!
In this issue of SourceNews:
1. Now up for Preorder - Transformers 2011 Generations Series 2!
2. Now up for Preorder - Transformers 2011 Deluxe Series 2!
3. New Recruits!
4. TFsource Restock!
5. Primus Reissue is now instock!
6. Alternity A-01 - Nissan GT-R - Convoy - Vibrant Red Version - Now Instock!
7. BTS-03, Unicron Reissue, and CDMW-09 now instock!
8. Now Up for Preorder: Custom - War Axe Accessory!
9. Impossible Toys Restock Coming!
10. Protector Trailer and Sidearm Preorders now Up @TFsource!
11. MP-09 Masterpiece Rodimus Prime - Preorder now up!
12. Reissue Predaking Set Now up for preorder!
13. Newest Instock items at TFsource
14. Newest Preorder items at TFsource
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1. Now up for Preorder - Transformers 2011 Generations Series 2!
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Sergeant Kup, Scourge, as well as a set of 4, and factory sealed cases! Note: Images are not confirmed and used for reference only!
Transformers 2011 - Generations Series 02 - Sergeant Kup
TFSource.com - Your Source for Transformers 2011!
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2. Now up for Preorder - Transformers 2011 Deluxe Series 2!
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Perceptor, Wreckgar, Prime and Bumblebee! All up for preorder, or pick up all 4 in a set and save! Note: Images are not confirmed, and used as reference only!
Transformers 2011 - Deluxe Series 02 - Perceptor
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3. New Recruits!
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Classics Transformers
Classics - Loose - Ultra Magnus - 100% Complete
Classics - Loose - Skywarp - 100% Complete
See more Classics New Recruits!
WST Transformers
WST Worlds Smallest Transformers - Loose - Soundwave - 100% Complete!
WST Worlds Smallest Transformers - Loose - Black Optimus Prime and Trailer
See more WST New Recruits!
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4. TFsource Restock!
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Henkei C-01 Optimus,
C-03 Grimlock,
Device Label Tigatron,
Encore #10 Minibots,
e-hobby Kiss Play Cassettes,
Disney Label Mickey Mouse, Japanese Animated Cliffjumper,
MP-08 Masterpiece Grimlock and MORE!
Henkei Classics - C-01 Optimus Prime
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5. Primus Reissue is now instock!
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Primus reissue is an impressive piece and his recolor definitely superscedes the prior release! For those that preordered, we started processing today, for those that didn't as always limited stock remaining!
Primus - Takara Tomy - Reissue
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6. Alternity A-01 - Nissan GT-R - Convoy - Vibrant Red Version - Now Instock!
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Part of our shipment arrived, and we have enough to fill all preorders, if you didn't preorder we will have stock remaining for sale on this hot re-issue!
Alternity A-01 - Nissan GT-R Vibrant Red Version
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7. BTS-03, Unicron Reissue, and CDMW-09 now instock!
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BTS-03 G1 Prime Matrix of Leadership Upgrade Set - Now Instock! This great piece, includes a lot of pieces to upgrade your prime, preorders are being processed and will ship out shortly. Limited stock remaining!
BTS-03 - G1 Prime Matrix of Leadership Upgrade Set
Takara Unicron 2010 Now Instock! After much delay, we do apologize and are processing all preorders to ship out. If you missed out on the preorders, due to a small amount of cancelations we do have limited stock remaining, so have at it before they're gone! Note: We will process all preorders first so if you place ...an instock order now it will ship out afterwards.
Unicron - Takara Tomy - Reissue
We were not fortunate enough to be offered the CDMW-09's the first go around, but managed to secure a small quantity of the CDMW-09 Barrel, Mounting Plate & Shoulder Brace Set. If you haven't picked these up yet, this is likely all we'll have and they are sold out pretty much everywhere. For those of you that preordered CDMW-10, we are currently in the process of shipping them out. The CDMW-10's are now sold out on our site.
CDMW-09 - Construction Brigade Power Parts - Barrel, Mounting Plate & Shoulder Brace Set
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8. Now Up for Preorder: Custom - War Axe Accessory!
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This piece will upgrade your Generations Prime, and with TFsource Combo Pricing you can pick up both the axe and figure for just $28.95! Set for a late 4th Quarter 2010 Release.
Custom - War Axe Accessory
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9. Impossible Toys Restock Coming!
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Restock coming mid-late October, after a long hiatus we once again will have Quint-01, 02, 03, 04, 05 Spike and Sparkplug, Light up Energon Cubes, Nightbird and much more back instock!
Quint-01 Quintesson Judge
Kremzeek / Kremzek Light Up Figure
Quint-05 Quintesson Bailiff
Nightbird - Custom Figure
Impossible Toys Restock!
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10. Protector Trailer and Sidearm Preorders now Up @TFsource!
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Both Fansproject customs Protector and Sidearm are now available for preorder at TFsource.com. The Protector set will include everything needed to soup up your Classics figure! Extremely detailed and includes a lot of surprises on how this set comes together, this is one custom figure not to be missed. Both are scheduled to be released in December, 2010.
TFX-04 Protector Trailer - Armor - Add on Kit
TFX-05 Sidearm - by Fansproject
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11. MP-09 Masterpiece Rodimus Prime - Preorder now up! NEW PICS ADDED!
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We've just added more photos of MP-09 Masterpiece Rodimus Prime! MP-09 is slated for a January release.
MP-09 Masterpiece Rodimus Prime
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12. Reissue Predaking Set Now up for preorder!
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Now up - Preorders for the Reissue Predaking Set! A great looking set, with golden accents and highlights, the legendary predacons once again enter the fray, with this amazing Transformers 2010 set! Preorders up, and with TFsource bonus pricing, but two and save!!!
Reissue - 2010 Predaking - Boxed Set
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13. Newest Instock items at TFsource
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Primus - Takara Tomy - Reissue
Alternity A-01 - Nissan GT-R Vibrant Red Version
BTS-03 - G1 Prime Matrix of Leadership Upgrade Set
Unicron - Takara Tomy - Reissue
Classics - Sons of Cybertron - Optimus Prime & Rodimus - Clear Set
WST 5 Piece Dinorobot Giftset - Comic Edition
PE-02 Shadow Demolitions & Shadow Pack Set of 2
Reissue - Decepticon Piranacon - G1 Commemorative Seacons
Alternity A-01U Ultra Magnus - Brilliant White Pearl Version
Quint-05 Quintesson Bailiff
Nightbird - Custom Figure
Crossfire 02--XF-02A Explorer + Combat Unit Appendage Add-on Kit Set A
Crossfire 02--XF-02B Munitioner + Combat Unit Appendage Add-on Kit Set B
TFcon 2010 Exclusive - Night-Bird Figure - MISB!
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14. Newest Preorder items at TFsource
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Custom - War Axe Accessory
Transformers - TFR-01A Stereo Earphone - Cybertron Autobot
PX-02 Perfect Effect - Kingbat vs. Ninja Boxed Set
MP-M02 Masterpiece Transformers the Movie Bumblebee
TFX-04 Protector Trailer - Armor - Add on Kit
TFX-05 Sidearm - by Fansproject
MP-09 Masterpiece Rodimus Prime
Reissue - 2010 Predaking - Boxed Set
Kabaya Convoy Assortment 2 - Candy Toys Assorted Box of 8 Figures
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Latest TFsource Review
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Today we give you a close-up look at JUSTiTOYS WST Dino Robot Comic Version giftset!
017 JUSTiTOYS WST Dinorobots Comic Version - TF Source Video Review 017
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Date: Thursday, October 28th 2010 9:41pm CDT
Categories: Comic Book News,
Movie Related News
Posted by: Nekoman |
Credit(s): From the Tip
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"From the Tip", IDW Editor Denton J. Tipton's blog has been updated with comic releases (mainly Transformers) for November and early December. The whole list of future releases can be viewed below:
Estimated in-store dates:
October 20
Doctor Who #16 (Final issue!)
Transformers: Drift #4 (of 4)
October 27
Transformers: Sector 7 #2 (of 5)
November 3
Transformers: Nefarious TPB
Transformers: Generation One Vol. 1 TPB (2nd printing)
November 10
Dungeons & Dragons #1
Transformers #13
November 17
Doctor Who: The Forgotten (3rd printing)
Transformers: Best of Grimlock TPB
Transformers: Sector 7 #3
December 1
Doctor Who Classics Vol. 6 TPB
Transformers: Ironhide TPB
Transformers #14
Transformers Animated: The Allspark Almanac Vol. 1 (2nd printing)
Transformers Animated: The Allspark Almanac Vol. 2 (2nd printing)
Transformers: Best of Optimus Prime TPB (2nd printing)
December 8
Transformers Vol. 2 TPB, International Incident
To view his blog
click here.
Date: Monday, May 3rd 2010 6:56pm CDT
Categories: Movie Related News,
Toy News,
Sponsor News
Posted by: Blurrz |
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We've got the weekly updates from valued site sponsor
TFsource. The Spring Cleaning Sale continues, as well as new preorders for various products!
1 ) TFsource Spring Cleaning Sale continues!
2 ) MP-04S Masterpiece Convoy Sleep Mode & Trailer Complete Version preorder now up!
3 ) We have put up the preorder for the next great headmaster head add on, Headrobot: Hot Head!
4 ) Now up for preorder - CDMW-08 Construction Brigade Power Parts - Forearms!
5 ) New Japanese Animated Instock!
6 ) Big restock of popular out of stock items!
7 ) New color photos of the Fansproject Crossfire 02 set
8 ) Newest Instock items at TFsource
9 ) Newest Preorder items at TFsource
Check out our newest TFsource Youtube Review!
011 TakaraTomy RA-24 Revenge of the Fallen Buster Optimus Prime - TF Source Video Review 011
Coincidentally also on sale right now at TFsource for our Spring Cleaning Sale, pick him up for just $80!
Click here to order Buster Prime!
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1 ) TFsource Spring Cleaning Sale!
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It's here! The TFsource Spring Cleaning Sale! More than 30 items, at least 10% off (and many more than 20% off). We cleaned out our warehouse, and some of the great deals are:
#13 Encore Trailbreaker $30, [url="http://www.tfsource.com/products/view/product_id/685/]#14 Encore Hoist $30[/url], or both for $55,
#18 Encore Skids for $28,
Buster Prime for $80and
more! Plenty of great finds for everyone at the
TFsource Spring Cleaning Sale, and we'll be adding more items this week!
Encore #13 Trailbreaker - $30 (both encore #13 and #14 for only $55)
Encore #14 Hoist - $30 (both encore #13 and #14 for only $55)
Encore #18 Skids - $28
Encore #19 Cassettes Big Mission Set 3 - $43
RA-24 Revenge of the Fallen Buster Optimus Prime - $80
Transformers Generations 2009 Volume 03 - Exclusive Skids & Screech Set - $120
Classics G3 Trailer Set - by Fansproject - $60
TFsource Spring Cleaning Sale!
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2 ) MP-04S Masterpiece Convoy Sleep Mode & Trailer Complete Version preorder now up!
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We have put up a preorder for the popular and up and coming release for the Takara/Tomy MP-04S Masterepiece Convoy in Sleep mode! This legendary piece includes a green matrix, and many recolored pieces exclusive to this set. Preorder available now!
MP-04S Masterpiece Convoy Sleep Mode & Trailer Complete Version
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3 ) We have put up the preorder for the next great headmaster head add on, Headrobot: Hot Head!
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Includes a transforming head, two photon rifles, an assault cannon and a backpack. Preorder up now, tentative ship date of July, 2010.
Headrobot: Hothead - Headmaster Head
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4 ) Now up for preorder - CDMW-08 Construction Brigade Power Parts - Forearms!
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Further soup up your G1 Devastator with these black forearms. Looks great along with the articulated hand set, and allows for 90 degree upward movement of his left Forearm. Preorders now up!
CDMW-08 Construction Brigade Power - Forearms
See the rest of the Crazy Dev parts preorders here!
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5 ) New Japanese Animated Instock!
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New Japanese Animated Instock! TA12 Arcee (soldout), TA13 Blitzwing, TA14 Shockwave, TA15 Lugnut, TA16 Soundwave, Soundwave vs. Ironhide, Prowl vs. Blitzwing, and EZ collection 3 all instock now! Limited quantities remain on several figures, and we will not likely be able to restock these figures when they sell out.
TFsource.com - Your Source for Japanese Transformers Animated!
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6 ) Big restock of popular out of stock items!
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We had a big restock of several popular out of stock items:
SDCC Classics Nemesis Prime,
e-hobby kiss cassettes,
Music Label Headphones,
Igear Masterpiece Grimlock Upgrade Kit,
Gold Roller & Gun set,
Reissue Soundwave, and dozens of more items!
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7 ) New color photos of the Fansproject Crossfire 02 set
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Fansproject just stopped by to give us some new color photos of the Crossfire 02 set, check them out!
Crossfire 02 Set - Munitioner & Explorer by Fansproject
Crossfire 02--XF-02A Explorer + Combat Unit Appendage Add-on Kit Set A
Crossfire--02 XF-02B Munitioner + Combat Unit Appendage Add-on Kit Set B
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8 ) Newest Instock items at TFsource
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Henkei Classics - Starscream - Coronation Custom Upgrade KitUpgrade your Classics Starscream today with this great set, preorders are currently being shipped out!
EZ Collection - Amazon Japan Exclusive - Soundwave
EZ Collection - Toys R\' Us Japan Exclusive - White Demolisher
Encore #12 Metroplex - ReissueJust an update that the reissue of the encore Metroplex is now instock. This is not a KO, or bootleg but a second wave. I know many customers regretted missing out on the first wave, so we now have limited stock remaining on this guy. Always a great piece, minty fresh for under $100!
TFsource.com - Your Source for Japanese Transformers Animated!
KM-01 Knight Morpher Commander
After much ado, the KM-01 Knight Morpher Commander figure arrives! This piece looks great in person, and lives up to all of the early photographs. Transforms from train to robot and back, check out all the photos of this great custom piece!
Henkei Classics - Toy Hobby Exclusive - Dark Skyfire
Toy Hobby Exclusive, Dark Skyfire is now instock and preorders will start shipping out on Monday! A great looking repaint with impressive packaging, this is the Official Toy Hobby Version so TFsource customers can be confident when purchasing this limited and exclusive piece!
WST Military Operations Commander
WST Communications Liaison
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9) Newest Preorder items at TFsource
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PE-01FR - Perfect Effect - Shadow Warrior 2-Pack
This popular piece from Perfect Effect now includes two Shadow Warriors, one red and one blue colors and will be sold in a popular two-pack set. Preorder yours today! Set for a late May/Early June release.
TFCat - OPcat - Soft Plush - 15.6 inch size
We have added the TFCat preorder up on our site, for your softer side, the TFCat is a cute 15+ inch soft plush, as well as the smaller 5.9" size is available as well. A new custom line now available for preorder at TFsource, estimated release date is July.
e-hobby Alternity A-01U Ultra Magnus - Brilliant White Pearl Version
Make no mistake, this is the official e-hobby version, including the exclusive 12 page comic, and with TFsource combo pricing, order two pieces and save $10! A great looking exclusive piece from Japan, preorders available now!
MP-03G Clear Version - Masterpiece Ghost Starscream
We are now offering the e-hobby version of the MP-03G Clear Masterpiece "Ghost" Starscream. The e-hobby version costs a little more, and will include an exclusive comic from Yoshioka Hidetsugu. They said it will have new packaging, but we assume that is the same. Also it will be released at least 2 weeks later. If you have preordered already we will be contacting you shortly asking if you want to upgrade to the e-hobby version. For new preorders, you now have the choice!
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Date: Wednesday, March 10th 2010 1:17pm CST
Categories: Comic Book News,
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Posted by: Nekoman |
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A list posted on
IDW Publishing's forums would reveal their book releases for this year and some into next. It would seem we're getting a mix of things, including a printed version of stories from Transformers Animated's third season. To view the post in their forums,
click here.
Transformers: Best of Starscream by Simon Furman, Bob Budiansky, Alex Milne, and Don Figueroa (Paperback - Jan. 5, 2011)
Buy new: $19.99
Transformers: Ironhide by Mike Costa and Casey Coller (Paperback - Dec. 29, 2010)
Buy new: $17.99
Transformers: Best of Grimlock by Simon Furman, Bob Budiansky, Various, and Various Artists (Paperback - Dec. 8, 2010)
Buy new: $19.99
Transformers: Nefarious by Simon Furman and Carlos Magno (Paperback - Dec. 1, 2010)
Buy new: $19.99
Transformers: Drift by Shane McCarthy and Lee Ferguson (Paperback - Nov. 10, 2010)
Buy new: $17.99
Transformers Animated: The Adventure Continues! Vol. 1 by Marty Isenberg and Various Artists (Paperback - Sept. 21, 2010)
Buy new: $7.99
(Printing Season 3 of TFAnimated)
Transformers: IDW Collection, Vol. 2 by Simon Furman, Nick Roche, E.J. Su, and Don Figueroa (Hardcover - Sept. 21, 2010)
Buy new: $49.99
(Includes Stormbringer, Spotlights: SIXSHOT, ULTRA MAGNUS, KUP, SOUNDWAVE, and ESCALATION 1-6)
Date: Saturday, February 13th 2010 7:01pm CST
Categories: Site News,
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Posted by: Mkall |
Credit(s): Seibertron, Hasbro, Activision, Toy Fair 2010
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Seibertron.com was in attendace for Hasbro's Transformers panel at Toy Fair 2010 and was taking frantic notes during the presentation. What was revealed and discussed? We have everything from War for Cybertron to Revenge of the Fallen to the new line name: Generations!
Hasbro's Plans in General
--Almost all of Activision's War for Cybertron line is proprietary, which means that Activision owns most, if not all, the products
--Spring 2010 - Hasbro will continue to market the ROTF line into the summer
--Fall 2010 - Hasbro will be taking a step back in the interim between ROTF and Transformers 3. They will focus on Transformers in general, and not a specific line such as Animated, ROTF or Universe. Expect fewer Transformers during this time.
-- There will be a video game on Transformers.com to mark the 'Transformers - Hunt for the Decepticons' brand. There will be specially marked packages with codes that will let you go in the mainframe and detect where a Decepticon is coming from. New codes let you battle new Decepticons, joining the Autobot alliance. All assortments will have codes, come in gold package with 'Hunt for Decepticons'
Revenge of the Fallen Legends class
Ravage
Rampage - Red coloured, not the same mold as the one that combines to form
Devastator
Long Haul - Again a new mold
Sandstorm - Redeco of
Universe Legends Beachcomber in whites and oranges.
Revenge of the Fallen Scout class
Hubcap - Looks like
Micromaster Greaser in alt mode, but red
Brimstone - Turns into a 1950's road hog motorcycle
Crackstart - a black version of
Dune Runner
Backfire - A white repaint of
Reverb
Insecticon - As seen in ROTF
Breacher - Blue assault APC, will attach to Voyager Sea Spray
Revenge of the Fallen Deluxe class
Ironhide - Comes with drone that can snap out to bed in truck mode
Battle Blade Bumblebee - An entirely new mold with a flip down visor
Jetblade - White and light blue repaint of
Dirge
Sea Attack Ravage - Grey-blue repaint of
Ravage
Sidearm Sideswipe - New mold with 2 pistols that can store in vehicle mode
Hailstorm - Wave 2 preview
Elita-1 - The long-awaited 3rd bike has arrived! This is a repaint of Chromia that will combine with the other bike sisters
Revenge of the Fallen Voyager class
Sea Spray - Plays up an aquatic theme that Hasbro wishes it could do more with. Has flip-out flippers on feet, has scuba tanks. Scout class Breacher attaches to Sea Spray.
Night Ops Ratchet - (redeco)
Payload - Yellow repaint of
Long Haul
Battle Blades Optimus Prime - New Voyager class w/ the Matrix of Leadership, has snap out swords, and tank canisters that pop off for weapons.
Revenge of the Fallen Leader class
Starscream -
Prototype photogallery here. Has pop out missiles cannons on arms
Leader Optimus Prime - Has battle hooks and battle damage, new face, new deco
Revenge of the Fallen Activators
Bumblebee
Optimus Prime
Megatron
Battle Ops Bumblebee - about 2" taller than leader class, play up iconic character, flip out cannons, battle mask, converting plasma cannon
Human Alliance Jazz w/ Captain Lennox- Yes, it's a Solstice despite the death of Pontiac, the weapon converts to motorcycle for Lennox
Transformers Generations
Autobot Drift - As seen in the leaked red car prototype. Has swords and many points of articulation.
Thrust - Redeco of Takara's Gentei Thrust, without the chrome or lightning bolts.
Darkmount - Triplechanger homage to Straxus. Changes from tank to artillery base and has his signature pick weapon.
Power Core Combiners
Bruticus, now officially called Bombshock. Main figure is scout-sized with 4 legends-sized unique limbs. 5 figures combine, the spring-loaded vehicles automatically convert to form the limbs. The Aerialbots version is called Skyburst.
Any scout-class figure from this line can combine with the limbs. Each scout has 2 different heads; the combiner head and regular head.
2-Packs contain one commander figure and one mini-con figure.
Scout class figures can combine with any Powercore mini-con.
Huffer w/ Caliburst
Smolder w/ Chopster
Searchlight w/ Backwind
Icepick w/Chainclaw
Leadfooter w/Pinpoint
Rallybots lead by Double Clutch
Destructicons lead by Mudslinger
Store Exclusives
Masterpiece Grimlock with crown will be at Toys R Us in very different packaging
Autobot Blaster with Sleeljaw, Ramjorn, and Eject Will be seen at SDCC 2010 along with a new Mighty Muggs
Transformers: War for Cybertron
Jason and Brad were present from Activision
This summer there will be a hard cover novel by Alex Irving about the great war of Cybertron
Game from Activision, great story telling device which Hasbro may pursue further if this proves successful.
The Story takes place during the Civil War.
War for Cybertron Toys
Cybertronian Bumblebee
Optimus Prime
Megatron
Date: Saturday, February 6th 2010 11:34pm CST
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Transformers. What does the word mean to you? It's a passion. It's a dedication. It's a hobby. It's what you come to this website for. Ever since it's insertion in 1984, it's a franchise that has effectively been a part of our daily lives - it's a part of who we are. Among the hundreds of thousand Transformers fans, there are few and far between that can say Transformers has affected their interests, even so far as their job and lifestyle.
Simone Maganuco, also known as Seibertron.com member Yellow Camaro is one of the few who can fit the description above. After becoming a Dinobot fan at the age of 4, Transformers helped initiate his curiosity in meat eating Dinosaurs. 27 years later, Simone is a Vertebrate Palaeontologist. He's able to put his interest of Transformers and his job together.
Now what does this mean for us?
Like many of us here on Seibertron.com, Simone watched the Transformers Live Movies directed by Michael Bay. After seeing the movies, he was inspired to get a movie version of Grimlock done. Together with
3D Graphic Artist Sergio Rocco, they've done just that. Instead of the usual fleshed out robotic Grimlock that we're used to seeing, Simone thought it would be better if Movieverse Grimlock was based off a skeleton. Now together, they're here to show us their results. When the staff of Seibertron.com first saw the images, we were so mind blown that we just had to share this with everyone. Let's just say that this version of Grimlock would look mighty fine in
Transformers 3. See Grimlock in all of it's glory below.
Sergio Rocco's website can be found
here. If you have any Transformers related work, whether it be customized toys, pictures, or the occasional fan-fiction, feel free to post it in the
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Date: Thursday, December 31st 2009 10:15pm CST
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We are about to embark into an incredible year of Transformers in
2010. From our knowledge we know that Transformers Animated will finish in the first half of the year, with figures such as Arcee and Rodimus Minor.
Revenge of the Fallen's N.E.S.T. Global Alliance will consume some time, notable with releases of Human Alliance Barricade, Mudflap, and Leader Starscream. Newcomers such as the rebirth of Transformers Universe and Power Core Combiners are also in our horizons.
While we are absolutely excited about the upcoming year, the staff of Seibertron.com also wants to reflect on the great
2009 that we've experienced. Both the cartoon and toy line for Transformers Animated kept us busy until the eventual release of Revenge of the Fallen. The beginning of 2009 also experienced the final push from the Universe 2.0 toy line. ROTF finished off the last 7 months of the year. The movie also brought a boom in Transformers popularity much like it's predecessor.
The staff of Seibertron.com have been given a handful of categories related to 2009 to weigh in on. Mkall, Nekoman, tigertracks 24, Delicon, First Gen, Burn, Dead Metal, Cyber Bishop and myself have all participated. While the nine of us are all dedicated Transformers fans and hard workers on this website, our opinions on Transformers tend to differ. While we can agree on some aspects, you'll see below that our opinions are on each side of the spectrum! Our ages range from mid teens to early parenthood, so we've all been brought into the Transformers from different eras.
Take a look at the year through our eyes, and feel free to share your opinion in the forums by clicking the
'Discuss This Topic' link above!
FAVOURITE NEW MOLD OF 2009
Transformers would be nothing without new creations. With 3 major toy lines in 2009, we recieved several new figures from Hasbro and Takara. Here are the ones that we thought were the most impressive.
Universe Cyclonus
Mkall: He's simple, and very close to his G1 persona, and in a rare divergence Hasbro and Takara both made completely different decos of the figure, allowing for the differing tastes of the collectors.
Blurrz: Among the numerous choices of figures this year, I believe that Cyclonus stands out. I'm an avid Armada collector and a Targetmaster fan, so this release fits my tastes. Hasbro and Takara's versions of Cyclonus basically give you two different figures. The reuse of the figure as Henkei Strafe was simply dynamic.
Nekoman: Universe Cyclonus was a toy that was very deserving of the high anticipation that surrounded it. Both Hasbro's and Takara's version of the toy were very accute to two different portrayals of the character. He was highly articulated, but maintained a simple yet satisfying conversion.
Delicon: Cyclonus wins this for me, although I like the Henkei version colors better than the US release. Still one of the best new molds in any line in a very long time.
First Gen: Universe Cyclonus and ROTF Prime are a dead tie for me.
Masterpiece Grimlock
Tigertracks 24: I think this choice means that the line has a viable future. Not many repaint options that will sell like hot cakes, and a fan-favorite character, he is pretty durable for such a highly detailed, and massive figure. I like him a lot.
Revenge of the Fallen Bludgeon
Dead Metal: Universe Cyclonus is great but this guy just takes the biscuit for me.
Device Label Ravage
Burn: I absoloutely love this little guy, as does everyone at work who I showed him too. Sure his alt mold may be ... well a stick, but his robot mode is everything G1 Ravage was and then some. And I needed a new memory stick too, may have cost a bit but he's got the coolness factor!
FAVOURITE REPAINT OF 2009
Repainted Transformers have been a mainstay ever since the existence of Generation One. While some dislike repainted Transformers, some are great homages and can bring out the figures aesthetics if the original issue did not. Take a look at the ones that have caught our attention this year.
Universe Hardhead
Nekoman: To me, a repaint that works the best is a repaint that in some form improves the original toy. The way I see it, Universe Hardhead does just that. He bares a striking resemblance to his original Generation 1 toy, but at the same time does not sacrifice a gimmick as great as what made Generation 1 Onslaught a fun figure. The toy is creative, best exemplified by the anti-Decepticon emblem on his shield.
Universe Darkwind
Mkall: I know Hard Head will probably win, but I'm going to throw my hat in with Darkwind. This was a repaint which no one had even thought of before it was announced, unlike the Onslaught --> Hardhead demands which popped up every other week for a while. In the galleries, this figure matches his G1 counterpart shade for shade, making him a brilliant homage.
Universe Skyfall
Tigertracks 24: I'm a sucker for black repaints, and ones that represent obscure G2 characters you never saw coming are awesome in my opinion. A nice way to get a third paint job out of the Universe Silverbolt mold.
Animated Purple Shockwave
Blurrz: I think all of us Animated fans were asking for this when Shockwave was released. After Cartoon Network made Shockwave's true colors Purple, it was simply a figure that everyone needed to have. The colours aren't stunning per se, but homages are homages - and this is one of the best.
Universe Starscream
Delicon: Starscream (Universe version) is my favorite here. When Classics Starscream came out a few years back, I was one of the fanboys who salivated when I saw him on the shelf. However, as the rest of the seekers were eventually released and I saw how G1 accurate they were, I started hating some of Screamer's funky colors, especially on the wings. The Universe version takes care of those flaws nicely, so much that I might end up getting rid of my Classics version.
FAVOURITE REMOLD OF 2009
What is old can easily be new again. Remolding can make or break a figure. Whether it's a slight retake on the cast of the head or an entirely new look on the figure, here's a few that stood out for us.
Animated Samurai Prowl
Blurrz: For me, the original Animated Deluxe Prowl was really flimsy and just not my cup of tea. Add some 'upgrades' and you have one of the most brilliant remolds of the year. Samurai Prowl was pretty beastly in the cartoon, and it's reincarnation into plastic was played well.
Botcon Scourge and Sweeps Two, Six and Seven
Delicon: The best remolds for me are usually the ones that have new heads which better fit their characters so my choice is Scourge and the Sweeps.
Animated Activators Cliffjumper
Dead Metal: Look at that head!
FAVOURITE EXCLUSIVE OF 2009
Exclusives are a bit of a challenge for us Transformers fans. If we don't like it, we can easily avoid it. If we like it and don't live close to where the exclusive is, then we're in a lot of trouble. Here are a select few that were worth the challenge.
Gentei Ghost Starscream
Mkall: I'm going to make the case for Gentei Ghost Starscream, even though I don't have it yet. Transparent figs aren't released en-masse so every one is special to the collectors. Not many actually represent a character that appeared in G1, but Ghost Starscream was, and did rather well. This figure matches that awesomeness in an updated Classics/Universe feel for those of us that enjoy that.
Amazon Black ROTF Optimus Prime
Tigertracks 24: All the sweetness from the original, but with a sweet black, blue, grey, paint scheme with orange, yellow, gold, flame highlights! Black variant collectors rejoice!
Target Titanium Hotzone
Delicon: Target Titanium Hotzone is the clear winner for me. He's the perfect update to G1 Hot Spot.
Target/Zellers Purple Shockwave with Activators Bumblebee
Blurrz: I don't want to sound like a broken record but Purple Shockwave.... Purple Shockwave.... Purple...
FAVOURITE BOTCON EXCLUSIVE OF 2009
Botcon 2009 was in Pasedena, California this year, and it was a dashingly impressive event. The box set went back in time as it focused on the Elite Guard of the past. Attendee figures were also integrated to fit with the set, some were funky repaints, others payed homages to Generation One characters. Below are our favourites.
Scourge
Delicon: While they didn't have the resale value of some past sets, I liked most of the BotCon exclusives this year. I would say Scourge is my favorite as the head on that figure is awesome and his color scheme fits pretty well, also. He's not perfect in vehicle mold but when you have such an odd alt mode you are trying to emulate, your options are going to be limited in what you can work with. I like Scourge slightly better than his Sweeps because I thought the Sweeps would have been better as a slightly different shade of blue than Scourge, instead of the teal that they ended up with.
Blurrz: As a starving University student I can't exactly afford anything from Conventions like my fellow staff members, but I'll go out on a limb and say that Botcon Scourge was the best Botcon Exclusive this year. It completes the trifecta of Post Movie G1 Baddies with Universe Galvatron and Universe Cyclonus being released within the past and current year.
First Gen: Scourge, the tracker was phenomenal, along with his henchmen, the Sweeps.
Banzai-tron
Mkall: They took an awesome mold to the next level with this figure. They even went so far as to transcribe his motto into Cybertronian and place it on his hull. The colours and the mold pay an awesome tribute to the original figure. No new head was even required.
Leozack
Tigertracks 24: The often overlooked Energon Starscream mold gets a fun repaint as this Japanese G1 Breastforce team member. While the character himself may not be the most popular member of this group, the idea and execution were well intentioned, and well completed.
Skyquake
Dead Metal: Skyquake closely followed by Elita one, a quirky Euro exclusive guy gets a new toy and is a double homage to Machine Wars Starscream and the colours are awesome!
FAVOURITE REVENGE OF THE FALLEN FIGURE OF 2009
Without a doubt, Revenge of the Fallen brought in many new fans and many new figures. While the popularity of Revenge of the Fallen is not so high with all the old farts on the staff *wink*, a few of us weigh on which figure impressed us the most.
Leader Class Optimus Prime
Mkall: I don't have one so I'm going by what others have said, and this guy wins in terms of poseability and features.
Tigertracks 24: Plenty of poseability, plenty of gimmicks, plenty of weapons, and plenty of kick ass. I am not a fan of movie toys, but this was a very nice addition to my Optimus Prime collection.
Deluxe Sideswipe
Blurrz: In the initial release of Revenge of the Fallen back in June, Sideswipe was one of the forerunners for being best of the line. Six months later I still feel strongly that Sideswipe is the best. The figure isn't trying too hard to pull off the character's aesthetics, which was exactly what the Human Alliance class figure did and failed badly. Be it the twin swords, interesting wheel feet, or sleek paint job, Sideswipe's a figure every ROTF fan needs in their collection.
FAVOURITE ANIMATED FIGURE OF 2009
The cutting edge of Animated was established back in 2008 and excelled in 2009. While the toy line was short-lived, it brought a variety of new figures, repaints and remolds. The majority of the figures were all for cartoon characters. While 2010 looks to be a better year for Animated, here's what 2009 Animated did for us.
Animated Shockwave
Nekoman: A rather interesting figure that came out of Transformers Animated was Shockwave. Unlike most other figures, Shockwave was slightly unorthodox, with two alternate modes, as well as two robot modes, accurate to his portrayal as the spy, Longarm in the series. The Target exclusive version was colored purple like his Generation 1 toy, and his later appearances in the TV series. These colors were more vibrant and attractive on the mold as opposed to the the stark gray the regular release came with.
Dead Metal: He rocks hard
Animated Samurai Prowl
Tigertracks 24: Interesting new take on a the stale old G1 bot, this version includes a lot of added weaponry and armor that is added in alt mode as a sidecar to his motorcycle. Cool.
Burn: While I didn't like Animated all too much, I did like Samurai Prowl. Prowl on his own wasn't a great figure. But then they introduced a side car that acted as add-on armour. This is a concept sorely missing from TF's and it worked well. Taking a pretty bland figure and giving it a fun gimmick that made him look better and gave him a unique look.
Animated Jetstorm/Jetfire
Blurrz: No, Purple Shockwave does not get the Hat-Trick, and it's not going to be Blurr either. I believe Jetstorm and Jetfire are the best Animated Figures released this year. Yes, they are flying bricks, and yes they combine into a bigger flying brick, but they're just fun toys. They aren't trying hard, they fit the line's aesthetics and Safeguard is a pretty impressive combiner.
Animated Blurr
Mkall: I don't collect TFA figs, but I'm going to say, based only on what I've heard that this would go to Blurr. Very poseable and a very nice homage to his G1 self.
FAVOURITE TOY LINE OF 2009
For all the marbles, we get to choose our favourite line of 2009. North America had Revenge of the Fallen, Universe 2.0, and Animated. Takara had some interesting lines with Alternity, Encore and the dead to a halt Device Label. Check out which line impressed us the most.
Revenge of the Fallen
First Gen: Its literally thrusted TF's into the stratosphere and the kids love them.
Cyber Bishop: Have to say this since it was the dominant line this year.
Alternity
Tigertracks 24: I like the idea of BT style Transformers toys coming back into the territory, and I think that TT are taking a chance to try to reach back out to the BT/Alternator collectors of a few years past with this line.
Burn: For the simple fact the RotF and Animated toy lines had not impressed one bit, to the point i've nearly given up collecting. Alternity however takes me back to what I like about TF's. Robots with non-insect heads and decent proportions.
Animated
Blurrz: Ultimately I feel that Animated gets the job done. Even though it was the later half of the toy line, I still feel it bests the other lines. And it's not really what Animated did, but it was what the other lines lacked. Universe 2.0 was short lived in 2009 and distribution was sketchy. Revenge of the Fallen was teeming with repaints since Wave 1 - Store Exclusives were dry and repaints uninspirational. On the other hand, Animated never tried too hard. It kept us busy until the release of Revenge of the Fallen.
Universe 2.0
Mkall: Universe 2. Some of the best repaints of the line came out in 2009, and the best figures such as Inferno and Cyclonus
Encore
Delicon: I'm gonna go with Encore, it is nice to see these G1 molds still being produced, even if it is not stateside.
FAVOURITE TRANSFORMERS MOMENT OF 2009
We had a lot of transformers news in the past year. Several members of the staff were more excited about announcements for events in 2010, then what actually happened in 2009. But no one could really blame them, as most of the news has been down right awesome. 2009 is also highlighted by the release of Revenge of the Fallen, and Transformers conventions - noticeably Botcon, SDCC and TFCon have grown in popularity. Take a look at what's been our favourite moment of 2009.
Revenge of the Fallen
Delicon: Whether you loved the movie or hated it, the box office performance of Revenge of the Fallen, especially over the first couple of days was pretty incredible.
First Gen: Not much can top what Revenge of the Fallen has done.
Cyber Bishop: Without a doubt, it has made a lot of money!
War For Cybertron
Burn: The announcement of the upcoming War for Cybertron game is my favourite. While I enjoyed Revenge of the Fallen and was one of it's few supporters, I did have my dislikes, mostly the designs of the TF's themselves. WFC, like Alternity, is giving me the look I like in Transformers
San Diego Comic Con 2009
Blurrz: I never attended, but wow, maybe it was all the hot chicks cosplaying or the fact that we got the low-down on Human Alliance, N.E.S.T. Global Alliance and so many Transformers releases for 2009 and 2010. It was definitely a great event to watch - not only for Transformers, but for every genre of geekdom. SDCC almost rivaled Botcon this year, and we Transformers fans were well aware of that in July!
Universe 3.0
Mkall: I'm going to say that it is the announcement of Universe 3 starting up again in the back half of 2010. There are a few like me who only collect "traditional" style figures, which means no Animated and very few ROTF figs decorate my shelves. Universe 3 give me hope that there will be figures that satisfy me in 2010, and I won't have to pay 80+ dollars for them like the Japanese henkei exclusive repaints.
TFCC Counterpunch/Punch
Tigertracks 24: The announcement that the Transformers Collectors club will indeed create a figure that collectors will want in the upcoming Punch/Counterpunch exclusive from one of my favorite 2008 molds, the Sideswipe/Sunstreaker mold.
So there you have it, a look at 2009 from the eyes of the staff! Think we missed out on something special? Sound off your opinion in the
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I think 2009 showed us that no matter where are opinions lie, there was always something Transformers related the brought us all together as one. On behalf of the staff of Seibertron.com, I wish everyone the best of holidays, and a prosperous year in 2010.
~Blurrz
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