Transformers / My Little Pony: "Friendship in Disguise!" graphic novel revealed

IDW Publishing wrote:A May 2020 Four-Week Crossover Event!

SAN DIEGO, CA (February 6, 2020) – When the Mane Six gallop alongside Autobots in battle, the forces of villainy stand no chance! IDW Publishing (OTCQX: IDWM), under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), welcomes comic fans of all ages to enjoy the wildest crossover of Hasbro creations ever: MY LITTLE PONY / TRANSFORMERS, a four-issue miniseries shipping weekly in May!

In MY LITTLE PONY / TRANSFORMERS, the scheming Queen Chrysalis casts a spell in search of changeling allies, but accidentally interferes with a distant Cybertronian Spacebridge… and brings the Autobots and Decepticons to Equestria! As the dust settles, it's up to Twilight Sparkle, Optimus Prime, and others to overcome the menace of malevolent magic and machinery!

MY LITTLE PONY / TRANSFORMERS assembles an all-star team of comic creators for this mind-blowing series: writers James Asmus, Ian Flynn, and Sam Maggs, and artists Casey W. Coller, Jack Lawrence, Sara Pitre-Durocher, Priscilla Tramontano, and Tony Fleecs (who also provides cover artwork for the entirety of the series).

"The writing I've gotten to do individually for MY LITTLE PONY and TRANSFORMERS have already proven to be some of the most fun I've had in my career, so it's pure joy to play them off each other," says Asmus. "We're making a wild mash-up unlike anything else in your comic collection. You basically owe it to yourself and your future happiness to get a copy!"

"It's been a delightful challenge finding common threads between the ponies and bots. It's certainly a fun and unique opportunity," says Flynn. "I hope fans of both franchises can come together and enjoy this."

"MY LITTLE PONY and TRANSFORMERS are two of my all-time favorite universes. Having written for them both previously, the idea of bringing the citizens of Equestria and Cybertron together is incredibly exciting," says Maggs.


"Teaming TRANSFORMERS and MY LITTLE PONY has been a dream we've had for a long time," says IDW Editor-In-Chief John Barber. "We're all really excited to see this mashup of characters by a mashup of creators who are honoring the legacy of both universes… and doing it in the most bonkers, fun way imaginable!"

For information on how to acquire copies of MY LITTLE PONY / TRANSFORMERS, please contact Seibertron.com about how to pre-order this product, or contact your local comic shop, or visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com to find a store near you.

mentre83 wrote:A quick mashup I made years ago for a similar topic on another forum.

Warning: spoiler alert.

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Sabrblade wrote:And, of course, Facebook has erupted with comments of sweeping disapproval of this crossover, declaring it to be the worst thing ever.

If anyone's worried about this: keep in mind we survived Michael Bay on 5 separate occasions.

Tigerhawk7109 wrote:

If anyone's worried about this: keep in mind we survived Michael Bay on 5 separate occasions.

Yes, and we'll need all of that willpower to survive this idiocy.

Tigerhawk7109 wrote:

If anyone's worried about this: keep in mind we survived Michael Bay on 5 separate occasions.

Yes, and we'll need all of that willpower to survive this idiocy.

Munkky wrote:This might have been a fun and interesting little crossover if it came out six or seven years ago when Friendship is Magic was still in its prime (excuse the pun), but a it is, it feels a bit late to the party.

Solipsist wrote:They are REALLY doing this?! Hey HASBRO, bring back the old KENNER line of M.A.S.K. and CENTURIONS. THAT would be spectacular news. A new toyline and new animated series to go with them. I never understood the hype or alleged appeal of talking pastel-colored ponies. That stated, I miss The Care Bears.

TF-fan kev777 wrote:Please, please, please let Cog or Sixgun, or even the powerdashers be included. I want to see some weaponized ponies.

o.supreme wrote:It's not really my thing but whatever. Where we're all these people complaining back in 2013?

o.supreme wrote:For good or ill, at Least some of us remember. Most of my frustration stems from the fact that many of the reactions I'm seeing are from people who think this is a new concept, a first time event etc...

Maybe there is some truth to the notion that many fandoms collective memories don't exceed 5 years.

Burn wrote:It's just a crossover.

Transformers has done it multiple times with many franchises (with mostly little success, but that's just my opinion)

Sabrblade wrote:Way back at BotCon 2014, in honor of the convention's 20th anniversary, a special BotCon Retrospective Panel was held at which 21 unrealized concepts for potential BotCon/TCC exclusives were shown. The first ten were for those that never made it past the concept stage, while the second ten were for those that were initially approved but later rejected (and the 21st one just a bonus).

The panel forbid any photos or filming, so most of these concepts have never been seen publicly. Though, over the years, some of them have been shown online.

Of these concepts, the 10th one shown (meaning, one of the ten that were never approved) was one that was described as "You'll either love this one or hate this one."

It was "Twilight Sparkle Prime" redecoed from Beast Machines Battle Unicorn.

And now, the BotCon Twitter has posted that concept for all eyes to see.

Seems like now would be the perfect time to show this concept. With the news of IDW’s Transformers/MLP crossover, here is the mock up for Twilight Sparkle Prime shown at BotCon 2014.

Former Fub Pub member and current Night Shining member Jesse Wittenrich sheds some additional light on this mock up:

And here's the "official" reveal of the Twilight Sparkle Prime mock-up (first shown 2014 but I believe it was made in 2012 or 2013). It wasn't made to fit any theme but as a stand-alone.

I'd originally wanted to do Shining Armor because of all the... shining armor. But the "mane" character had a better chance.

I'm not sure how many more shades of purple could have gone into the mock-up lol #botcon #transformers
@hasbro

EunuchRon wrote:Remember peeps, this:



Is just one letter different from this:



Summon carefully!

Sabrblade wrote:Summoning this from the current BotCon thread since it's related:

Sabrblade wrote:Of these concepts, the 10th one shown (meaning, one of the ten that were never approved) was one that was described as "You'll either love this one or hate this one."

snavej wrote:#-o Clearly, the end is nigh. Sign of the apocalypse. Please make it stop!

Ig89ninja wrote:

snavej wrote:#-o Clearly, the end is nigh. Sign of the apocalypse. Please make it stop!

Do you mean, the end is NEIGH!

ZeroWolf wrote:

Ig89ninja wrote:

snavej wrote:#-o Clearly, the end is nigh. Sign of the apocalypse. Please make it stop!

Do you mean, the end is NEIGH!

Brilliant. Do we may have to reign ourselves in with the puns, no need to keep flogging a dead pony.

My Little Pony/Transformers #1 (of 4)—GEM

James Asmus, Ian Flynn (w) • Tony Fleecs, Jack Lawrence (a) • Tony Fleecs (c)

When Queen Chrysalis casts a spell looking for more changelings, she accidentally interferes with a malfunctioning Spacebridge! What's this mean for our favorite fillies? There are suddenly a bunch of Autobots and Decepticons in Equestria! And as the dust settles, Rarity and Arcee find themselves teaming up against a hostile Decepticon force…

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My Little Pony/Transformers #2 (of 4)—GEM

Ian Flynn, Sam Maggs (w) • Sara Pitre-Durocher, Casey W. Coller (a) • Tony Fleecs (c)

It's Spike and Grimlock's time to shine as they take on the Constructicons! Meanwhile, Pinkie Pie is determined to share as much knowledge about Equestrian and Cybertronian cuisine as possible with her new friends… which is why she invites Gauge to her kitchen for a live baking show! But things get a bit too spicy when Shockwave shows up.

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My Little Pony/Transformers #3 (of 4)—GEM

James Asmus, Sam Maggs (w) • Jack Lawrence, Priscilla Tramontano (a) • Tony Fleecs (c)

When Fluttershy and Discord's tea time is interrupted by Soundwave, it's robot logic vs. whimsical chaos! And Rainbow Dash, sure that she can fly faster than any Autobot can drive, finds herself in a race with the one and only Windblade—let's just hope the Decepticons don't make things too dangerous.

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My Little Pony/Transformers #4 (of 4)—GEM

Ian Flynn, James Asmus (w) • Sara Pitre-Durocher, Tony Fleecs (a) • Tony Fleecs (c)

When the Insecticons descend upon Sweet Apple Acres and begin devouring the Apple family's crop, it's up to Apple Jack and her family to rally to save the farm! Meanwhile, Optimus Prime and Twilight Sparkle finally band together the ponies and the Autobots to get things back to normal. The finale you've been waiting for is here!

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It Is Him wrote:The vitriol against this crossover is giving me life! I cant wait for the TPB