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Transformers classics rear of packaging pictures

Date: Thursday, July 6th 2006 3:45pm CDT
Category: Toy News
Posted by: Sideshow Sideswipe | Credit(s): tapestry100 of tfw2005, orihime_inoue of ebay

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Ebay seller orihime_inoue has another round of auctions up with pictures of the backs of the deluxe packaging which have not been seen before.

links to the auctions:
Astrotrain out of packaging

Starscream

Bumblebee

Rodimus

here are the images from the auctions mirrored:

Astrotrain robot mode

Astrotrain train mode

Astrotrain shuttle mode

Starscream package front

Starscream package back

Bumblebee package front

Bumblebee package back

Rodimus package front

Rodimus package back

New Transformers Classics Rodimus Test Shots

Date: Monday, July 3rd 2006 5:41pm CDT
Category: Toy News
Posted by: Hotrod | Credit(s): eBay seller spx_toys

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A new auction has appeared on eBay. This new auction is by eBay seller spx_toys. Spx_toys has a Transformers Classics Rodimus test shot up for auction. This auction has three new images of Rodimus. Check it out here.

Bios for 4 Transformers Classics Characters now online!

Date: Tuesday, June 27th 2006 7:05pm CDT
Category: Toy News
Posted by: Hotrod | Credit(s): TFormers.com

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TFormers.com has posted the bios for some of the Transformers Classics figures. There are Bios for Megatron, Rodimus, Bumblebee, and Astrotrain. Here they are:


Megatron:
"Transformers Classics Megatron is the Decepticon Supreme Commander which transforms from FUSION BLASTER with clicking trigger action to robot with working scope which becomes ANTI-PROTON PULSE CANON, Cylinder Becomes Wings.

Technical Data
Strength: 10
Intelligence: 10
Speed: 6
Endurance: 10
Rank: 10
Courage: 10
Fireblast: 10
Skill: 7

Bio
"Lesser creatures are the playthings of my will." MEGATRON is the most feared and powerful leader in the history of Cybertron. His might is legendary, and his name is spoken only in whispers. He will stop at nothing in his drive to conquer the universe. So great is his will to power that even his own followers are little more to him than fuel for his war machine, and his enemies are less than the dust he grinds beneath his heel. He is always at the front of any DECEPTICON charge, soaring into the sky and vaporizing enemy positions with his antiproton pulse cannon. The mere sight of his snarling face is enough to break the spirit of many an Autobot."


Rodimus:
"Young and bold, RODIMUS races headlong into danger, throwing caution – and his orders – to the wind. He dreams of heroic deeds and hopes one day to gain the recognition his actions deserve. Despite his inexperience, he is a talented fighter. In battle, he can often be seen racing at speeds up to 180 miles per hour, dodging explosions and laser blasts in an attempt to close on his objective.

Awesome robot-to-race car vehicle figure features a flip-out data-com communicator in vehicle mode and a tailpipe that becomes a photon laser with firing projectile in robot mode!

SUMMARY: Awesome robot-to-race car vehicle figure features a flip-out data-com communicator in vehicle mode and a tailpipe that becomes a photon laser with firing projectile in robot mode! Ages 5 and up."


Bumblebee:
"Small compared to most other TRANSFORMERS, BUMBLEBEE more than makes up for through his incredible bravery and willingness to go places larger robots won’t. Capable of aerial and underwater missions, he is more versatile than many other AUTOBOTS. His eagerness to do his part leads him to above and beyond the call of duty, often placing him in grave danger. It is a testament to his skill that he has never been captured.

Awesome robot-to-cruiser vehicle figure features a WAVE CRUSHER watercraft and trailer that convert to a jet pack!

SUMMARY: Awesome robot-to-cruiser vehicle figure features a WAVE CRUSHER™ watercraft and trailer that convert to a jet pack! Ages 5 and up."


Astrotrain:
"ASTROTRAIN thrives on panic and fear. Though he is mainly used as a transport vehicle for moving warriors and supplies, he only truly feels at home pounding AUTOBOT® warriors into scrap metal. His ionic displacer rifle can scramble AUTOBOT sensors, causing confusion in the enemy ranks, and his huge bulk casts a terrifying shadow across a battlefield. Those AUTOBOTS® who survive a fight with ASTROTRAIN often need only hear the echoing boom of his engines in the distance to once again quake in fear.

Awesome TRIPLE CHANGER figure converts from robot to space shuttle with retractable landing gear to train with attachable rifle and back again!

SUMMARY: Awesome TRIPLE CHANGER™ figure converts from space shuttle to train to robot and back again! Features include retractable landing gear in space shuttle mode and an ionic displacer rifle that attaches in train mode! Ages 5 and up."

More News about Titanium Transformers and Movie News

Date: Monday, June 26th 2006 9:59am CDT
Categories: Toy News, Rumors
Posted by: Hotrod | Credit(s): Kickback of TFW2005

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Kickback of TFW2005 has posted another update about information of upcoming Transformers releases. This time Kickback reports more Titanium releases and Movie information. Kickback's post also includes a possible movie scene spoiler. Here is what Kickback posted:

"This is it. The final installation of our Slow News Day series. People love this opportunity everytime I post upcoming news because if I'm wrong, they'll never forget it -- but when I'm right, they're no where in sight to be found.

I'll eventually reveal WHERE I got this information, but I won't reveal from whom, or any specifics.

Here's the juice.

6" Titanium Transforming Characters
- War Within Optimus Prime (known about)
- Megatron (known about)
- War Within Jetfire (known about)
- G1 Scourge (known about)
- War Within Thundercracker (known about)
- Optimus Primal (orange and blue ... BM? Optimal Optimus?)
- Rodimus Prime
- Soundwave
- Starscream
- Cheetor
- The Fallen
- Ultra Magnus
- Megatron

3" Titanium
- Hot Rod
- Thundercracker
- Galvatron
- G1 Prime
- Cliffjumper (repaint)
- Sunstreaker
- Soundwave
- War Within Prime

There are more listings, but I'll get in to that in a moment.


Transformers the Movie
I don't know how much of this I can go in to. I have exact descriptions of certain scenes, I have names of characters (based on toy listings), and I have licensing information. But I'll start with the little stuff.

Your Transformers Movie Headquarters is...

Target! Apparently they had a choice between choosing Spiderman-3 (now a Hasbro toy property?) or Transformers, and Target chose to go with Transformers. They will be the place to get things like Transformers gift cards, and stuff with Transformers all over. Think back to things like the original Spiderman, Star Wars Ep 2 and 3, and The Hulk. That kind of promotion stuff going on.

Apparently you can't put the Transformers name on your product without adhering to a certain agreement -- your product has to have the ablility to "transform" ... think sweatshirt with the ability to transform in to a hoody, or something to that effect.

As for movie scenes?


SPOILER!












Optimus Prime/Starscream chase scene, through a busy street. Lots of transforming, leaping over cars, transforming back. Apparently you get scenes like Transformers fighting on city buildings, blowing up, shooting through buildings, typical Michael Bay stuff. Bumblebee starts as a 74 Camaro, eventually turns in to a 07 (or 08?) Camaro, the frist new model in awhile. GM is planning to promote this new Camaro through Transformers quite a bit ... can we say Alternators Bumblebee? (speculation) A couple of these scenes seem to mimic the script Tony B reviewed awhile back, FYI












The first toys listed for the Transformers movie are all in the 3" Titanium line. Heard a whisper (NOT CONFIRMED) that Soundwave is OUT of the movie altogether now, not even Soundbyte. Again, NOT CONFIRMED.


And that's it! No, I won't tell you the toy names. So don't ask.

Enjoy."

New Information Regarding Transformers Classics and Titanium

Date: Saturday, June 24th 2006 1:56am CDT
Categories: Toy News, Rumors
Posted by: Alex Kingdom | Credit(s): TFW2005.com

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Kickback of TFW2005.com has recieved some new information on forthcoming Transformers Classics and Titanium releases. The source wishes to remain anonymous, but Kickback asures us this is 'the real deal'.

He writes:

Transformers Classics
- Cliffjumper
- Ramjet

I do not know their size. I do not know if Cliffjumper is a redeco or a repaint. Same goes for Ramjet. All I know is they are listed as upcoming products in the Classics line. No, nothing about a Skywarp or Thundercracker. Sorry

- Grimlock

I've seen a couple pictures. Color sheet that was shown a few weeks back looks pretty spot-on. Looks to be pretty posable, even in T-Rex form. Overall, if you can get past the different transformation (from what we've seen in pictures and the color sheet) from what we're used to, he should be a pretty good figure.

- Mirage

The best way to describe his robot mode is to have you think Energon Prowl, but not so kiddy-feeling. He does resemble G1 Mirage in vehicle mode, but he looks more like Energon Prowl in robot mode. Not sure on posability, picture was pretty small

- Jetfire

This figure could be the best figure in the line. If you enjoyed the G1 style for the jet mode, you're in luck - it's pretty much the same, even with the extra red armor/weaponry thingy whatever (I do not own a G1 Jetfire). In robot mode, he resembles mostly the G1 toy, but does have what feels like a G1 cartoon chest. Apparently he has two heads/faces? (like in War Within, a "battle mask" or whatever, so he has both cartoon and G1 toy faces/heads). Not entirely sure, couldn't tell in the picture, was actually told that.

- Mini-Cons

They're in Transformers Classics packaging. But I'm not sure if they are considered "Classics" figures, or if Hasbro is just continuing the Mini-Con releases but in Classics packaging. Most of everything coming out this fall is in the same Classics packaging, so it's hard to say. The name Nightscream was mentioned as one of the Mini-Cons. Something else about a tank, helicopter, and a boat? Again, I'm not sure, that was word of mouth, no pictures.


Transformers Titanium

The most notable figures coming out are in the 6" transformable portion of the line. I only recall a few of them and will have to double check on the rest, but here's what I got.

6" Transformable
- Optimus Primal
- Cheetor
- Ultra Magnus
- Someone from War Within? Checking...

Names listed, unsure of size
- Rodimus
- Galvatron
- Sunstreaker
- Predaking

I saw a picture of the 6" Scourge. He is G1. He does look just like the cartoon, colors and everything. And I have to agree with those who have mentioned they've seen it - he looks awesome.

That's all I have for today.

Tomorrow?

Transformers Attatix, Star Wars Transformers, and the end of Transformers Cybertron.

See kickbacks original thread for more information here at TFW2005.

Update from Kickback:

"I can't believe I forgot this - the new Titanium 6" War Within figure is The Fallen."

This update came from: this thread.

New Pictures of Transformers Classics Rodimus!

Date: Wednesday, June 7th 2006 11:44am CDT
Category: Toy News
Posted by: Hotrod | Credit(s): Tformers.com

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Yesterday we reported here that Tformers.com had posted pictures of Transformers Classics Astrotrain, Bumblebee, Megatron, and Starscream in and out of package. Now today TFormers.com has posted new pictures of Transformers Classics Rodimus. These pictures include both in and out of package shots as well. Check them out here.

New Toy Releases in Australia

Date: Sunday, June 4th 2006 7:21pm CDT
Categories: Toy News, Sightings
Posted by: Hotrod | Credit(s): i_amtrunks and Autobot Rodimus Prime

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Two of our forum members i_amtrunks and Autobot Rodimus Prime have reported in this thread some new Transformers sightings in Australia. Autobot Rodimus Prime reports finding Soundwave at Toys "R" Us in Saint Mary's. Mean while i_amtrunks has reported finding 3 inch Titanium Transformers at Toys "R" Us in Penrith for $13 each. Titanium Transformers have yet to be released in the United States.

Transformers KISS Play Outline online!

Date: Thursday, May 18th 2006 7:44am CDT
Category: Toy News
Posted by: Jelze Bunnycat | Credit(s): Toys 'R Us Japan

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Ever wondered what the point was of the KISS Play line with Convoy and Melissa? Look no further, the Japanese website of Toys 'R Us has the story up on their KISS Play Convoy x Melissa listing, in Japanese of course. For your pleasure, here's a very rough translation, so pardon the dodginess:

Product Info:

The complete "New convoy" model car (Dodge RAM) is the appearance of the transformer! With the prototype by Oshima Yuki, when displayed together, the scene in the play can be reproduced, with the figure of heroine Melissa. Furthermore, a drama CD with picture data is included!

1. Complete new "New convoy" car model (Dodge RAM) Transformer. Furthermore the car is proud of his popularity as Dantots, he appears as "G1 convoy". TF fans will unintentionally take him in their hands.

2. Figure by Oshima Yuki included. When displayed together, the figure of heroine Melissa can reproduce the scene in which the play belongs. Furthermore, Melissa rides a surf board which can transform into Convoy's weapon!

3. Drama CD with picture material included. The drama CD is linked with the radio story. In addition, Oshima's pciture data collection are the luxurious contents which the character fan desires. During radio drama the TF this time gain strength with the girl power of KISS.

Story:
The police organization EDC protects peace on Earth. The TF corps are against the EDC, because they think the TF's are evil and want to surpress them. Among those is G1 Convoy! A member of the resistance 'Melissa' and a girl who enlists in EDC 'Atari', act together with Convoy. Enemy or friend 'Xiao Xiao' the kung fu expert takes individual action with Hot Rodimus.

What's the destiny of these three girls, and of the peace on Earth they protect? The three girls and the deep bond of their TF is the key!

Set includes:
Main Toy
Figure
Drama CD

BigBadToyStore.com Update - March 24th

Date: Thursday, March 23rd 2006 5:42pm CST
Category: Toy News
Posted by: Big Grim | Credit(s): BBTS.com

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Just got this update from Joel at BBTS.com

Hi - Here is a quick update from http://www.bigbadtoystore.com about another big lump of new preorders, items arriving soon, and new arrivals!

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NEW PREORDERS:

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MASTERPIECE OPTIMUS PRIME: Hasbro UK will be releasing the 20th Anniversary Masterpiece Prime this summer and we are importing some for everyone who missed out on the US release! Hasbro USA won't be releasing any domestically from what we've heard. Preorders for the 20th prime, one of the most popular items we've ever sold are open at $99.99 (The retail price in the UK is around $80 to $90) The packaging will be updated and some sort of a display stand may also be included, but we don't have any final details yet - reserve yours now here: http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS12220&mode=retail

REAL ACTION HEROS - SUPERMAN RETURNS: Medicom keeps the RAH figures rolling out with this new entry. Preorders for Superman have been listed at $149.99, be sure to check our site for the other RAH items in stock. http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MED10039&mode=retail

GI JOE MANIMALS - FUNSKOOL INDIA: Our man in India gave me a call about this cool new set of figures they will be releasing this summer in fairly limited numbers. The figures and packaging should both be quite similar to the stock Hasbro images we have posted. Sets of 6 are available to preorder for just $39.99. http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=FUN10060&mode=retail

CLASSIC TV TOYS: We've just listed over 30 new preorders from Classic TV Toys - a company we just started dealing with. They produce 8" figures for a variety of shows: Married with Children, I Love Lucy, Happy Days, The Munsters, Brady Bunch, as well as novelty items like Mad Clowns, Mad Monsters, Knights, Robin Hood, Wrestling, and American West. http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/company.aspx?company=200&browse=1

VOTOMS - SCOPEDOG: Three new 1:12 scale Scopedog items are up for

preorder: Weapons set #2, Red Shoulder Scopedog, and Space Battle Version Scopedog. http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=369

DC & MARVEL STATUES AND BUSTS: A big mix of new items - 4 new Hard Hero Statues, 4 new Superman Returns statues from Weta Workshop - well under MSRP, Black & White Batman (Mike Mignola and Kelley Jones versions) Women of the DC Universe Busts, X-Men 3 Movie Busts and more. http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=515 = Marvel Items. DC items are spread throughout a variety of menus.

BOME: The upcoming Natsume Sisters - Aya and Maya are each up for preorder at $16.99 per figure - very nice items http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=365

VARIOUS OTHER ITEMS:

SIMPSONS BUST-UPS WAVE 3: http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=GG10067&mode=retail

CORPSE BRIDE VICTOR STATUE - $149.99: http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=GG10066&mode=retail

MAZINGER Z SAYAKA YUMI FIGURE - $54.99 http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MER10000&mode=retail

STREET FIGHTER MICROMAN - RED CHUN LI: http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK10559&mode=retail

KINNIKUMAN TRADING FIGURES (MUSCLE): http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=YAM10149&mode=retail

BUFFY: Vampire Buffy & 3 more: http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=157&company=0&category=1200



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ARRIVING SOON: These items are in transit or will be shipping to us soon:

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STAR WARS BASIC: About six different case waves of Saga Basic wave 3 and wave 4 figures will be arriving soon. We have preorders open for most of these items, look for new 'Galactic Hunt' listings soon as well! http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=354&company=0&category=1831

ALTERNATORS: The first portion of our shipment is on the way! Pre-orders are still available for Ricochet, Rollbar, and the Full Case listing!

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=11&category=18

LASER ULTRA MAGNUS EXCLUSIVE: Scheduled to ship from Japan next week, this cool repaint of Laser Prime has been very popular so far. We are about 75% pre-sold-out on this item so don't miss out on it - $89.99 each. http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK10503&mode=retail

MCFARLANE DRAGONS 3 BOXED SET: This great new set should be arriving very soon - preorders available at $19.99 each: http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MCF10692&mode=retail



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NEW ARRIVALS:

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TAKARA G2 LASER PRIME / BATTLE CONVOY: In stock now for $69.99 - this new reissue comes packaged in a Japanese G2 style box with tons of weapons including a big energon sword - another nicely executed reissue. http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK10474&mode=retail



SUPERMAN RETURNS: The first wave of new figures has just arrived, we now have 5 various basic figures in stock for $7.99 each, including Clark to Superman, Super Breath Superman, Kryptonite Smash, Wall Busting, and X-Ray Alert Superman. Other toy items in stock include the Superman Action Cape, Krazy Kryptonite Compound, and the fun Superman Swingshot Figure - all set to throw around the house. http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=724

GI JOE SIGMA 6: The latest wave of 8" Commando figures has just arrived - now in stock are Duke with Jet Wings, Cobray Commander, Heavy Duty with Flamethrower, and Snake Eyes with Ninja Armor. http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=543&company=0&category=1506

20TH PRIME TRAILER: Grab a trailer for your 20th Anniversary Prime, these are becoming a bit harder for us to get a hold of - available now at $69.99 http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=JIT10000&mode=retail

SUPER ROBOT MONKEY: A big variety of SRM items have just arrived, we have singles, sets, vehicles, and oversized figures in stock at a variety of prices, most of them have electronic sound & light features! http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=723

VINTAGE DEPARTMENT JAPANESE G1: A nice shipment of ~20 or so high-end Japanese G1 items has just arrived - many rare figures are in stock,

including: Good-Bye Megatron, Browning, Abominous Giftset, Road Caesar, Sixliner, Victory Leo Mechabot-01 Gray Omega Supreme, many 3.75" GI Joes

and more! http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/productlist.aspx?browse=1&mode=vintage&list=recent

DC SUPERHEROES: Wave 1 recently arrived, and a portion of our Wave 2 shipment has just landed (with the rest arriving next week) We have limited stock available now for Wave 2 Superman and Bizarro. http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=626

INUYASHA PVC STATUES: Three cool PVC Statues of your favorite Inuyasha figures available as a set for $57.99 - Figures include Sango, Sesshomaru, and Miroku http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TOY10084&mode=retail

STAR TREK ENTERPRISE E: Our third shipment of this hot release from Art Asylum and Diamond Select - in stock now for $32.99 http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=DMC10098&mode=retail

MARVEL LEGENDS 10 & 11: We've restocked all the wave 10 single figures and the wave 11 set. Our wave 12 supply is running lower and keep an eye out for wave 13! http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=461

TRANSFORMERS PVC, BINALTECH & ROBOTMASTERS: Mega PVC Megatron, Hot Rod, Rodimus, and Optimus are back in stock, the RM-01 Anime Convoy from Robotmasters is also back in stock along with a variety of Binaltech http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/brand.aspx?brand=2

SOUL OF CHOGOKIN: A small restock on a variety of previously sold out

sets: http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=37

CORPSE BRIDE PIANO BOX SET: A very large deluxe set imported from Japan, we have it in stock now for $159.99 - it comes with Victor and the Corpse bride ~15" dolls - very high quality http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=DMC10122&mode=retail

STAR WARS TITANIUM: A handful of 3" Titanium ships now have open stock available for order - most of them at $4.99 each! Many more will be arriving next week as well. http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=673&company=0&category=1914



Thanks for your interest in www.bigbadtoystore.com and be sure to check out some of the new preorders and recent arrivals. Our 110 item clearance sales are still running as well.

Thanks!

Joel & The BBTS Crew