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Four New ROTF Toy Reviews

After a slight detour to review Power Rangers and Beast Wars toys, Peaugh is back with four new reviews of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen toys. This time he reviews Deluxe class Ratchet, Lockdown and Brawn and also Scout Class Skystalker. All four are part of the new NEST Human Alliance toys coming out in the next few months. That sub-line has lots of repaints so it’s good to see some of the new molds.

Merry Christmas!

Hope all is well for the holidays and feel free to post in the comments what stuff (especially Transformers related) you received and gave for Christmas. If you are interested in tracking Santa as he crosses the world, NORAD continues its over 50 year old tradition started by Colonel Harry Shoup in 1955. The story behind that is here and the tracking site is here. The videos on the tracking site are an amusing distraction with their so-so pre-viz like graphics.

It appears that Tomy Takara plans to support the NEST sub line for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen toys with style. According to TFormers, there will be a series of short videos released to the web called "Transformers Cyber Mission" along with Toys R Us Japan exclusive NEST badge to first 4000 people that spend 2000 yen or more on ROTF products at their stores. The details on the videos (number, cgi, cartoon, voice, story, etc) have not been released.Thanks to nightbird, here is the translated text:N.E.S.T. Enrollment CampaignGet a Toys R Us exclusive N.E.S.T. tin badge by purchasing m

Comic Book Resources has posted a first look at the first three pages of the next Transformers mini-series from IDW. Transformers: Nefarious starts were Transformers: Tales of the Fallen #5 (in comic books stores now) left off which tells the story of how Ravage was somehow revived by The Initiative.The sequel to TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN starts here!What is The Initiative? More to the point, why doesn’t the all-seeing SOUNDWAVE know anything about it? How did they come to reanimate/control RAVAGE? SOUNDWAVE must find the answers, and he’ll destroy anything in his path to get them!

Things Learned from ROTF

It turns out that Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen provided plenty of life lessons that can carry you through life. At least according to 100 Things I Learned. For ROTF, the list is currently at 63 things, most rather amusing. Some used it to vent about the movie but most got into the spirit of pretending to take the movie's "lessons" literally. The full list is here. (via Roger Ebert, nope not a typo)Some favorites:- Don't let your mom eat environmentally friendly brownies served by white kids in dreadlocks.- The army will automatically fire a conveniently placed rail gun if you tell

Botcon 2010 Location Announced

In time for Christmas, the location and date of Botcon 2010 has been announced. The yearly Official Transformers Convention will be held at Walt Disney World's Dolphin Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida from June 24th-27th, 2010.I have never been to Botcon so can't vouch if the convention is worth the $134 per night hotel cost plus $5 for parking. So far details on guests and panels have not been announced but as the name implies it is all about Transformers so typically guests are voice actors, Hasbro representatives, and lots of dealers with TF loot. Panels are usually about

Game Informer has added additional articles to their Transformers: War for Cybertron article hub. Below are links to the latest updates about the game that is coming this next summer.Megatron Character ProfileAs the image shows, this isn't the Megatron of old but he shares a lot of features with his G1 incarnation such as the head shape, color scheme and large cannon. Ever since Generation Two, Megs' traditional alt mode has been a tank (due to US toy safety rules) and that hasn't changed here. Megatron's motivation remains the same, rule Cybertron, but for the game he is trying to find "Dark

TFW2005 has posted up a quick summary about Transformers: War for Cybertron and a quick interview with Game Director Matt Tieger. Below are highlights, the full article can be found here.Also, TransformersGame.com has updated with the trailer. After the trailer plays a pretty click 3D view of Cybertron from space appears with what appears to be a blast coming from its surface (or engine?) with game to "locate a transmission". Click the "?" for instructions. The one I found was coordinate 011 and transmission 263 which switched and showed a still of Optimus Prime.Highlights:- Game not base

Transformers: Tales of the Fallen #5 Preview

Bzzurkk.com has posted the cover and first five pages to Transformers: Tales of the Fallen #5 that I believe hits comic stores next Wednesday. The issue focuses on Ravage, somehow rebuilt despite being rather effectively shredded by Bumblebee in the movie. The preview can be found here. Thanks to Chris for the link.

Amazon has posted their pre-order page for Transformers: War for Cybertron that reveals a release date of June 22, 2010 and a mock up of the cover art for the game. In addition is news that the game is also going to be coming to the Nintendo DS (oddly PSP isn't listed) in an Autobots or Decepticons version as the previous movie games were done for the system. The prices are the expected $60 (PS3, 360), $50 (Wii), and $30 (DS). There will probably pre-order specials coming so I would wait on ordering (but if do use the link above so blog gets credit).In addition, Activision issued its press

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen has finally been released in Japan. As part of the inserts is news that Transformers: Animated is coming to the country as their next toy line starting March 2010 and I assume translated cartoons will start airing at some point. Their name for the toy line has not been revealed. I expect they will get all versions of the toys that were released stateside with Tomy Takara adding their own additions as they see fit. For Transfans in North American this mostly means that you will get a second chance to fill out collection gaps and grow it with Japan exclus

Transformers 3 "Stimulus Package" (Update)

Update: From Nelson, "thanks to all who replied. As of this moment we are no longer are taking any more applications."Michael Bay and company want you to join the Transformers 3 team. Well specifically experienced Maya users to help with pre-viz work according to a post on MB.com called "Our Stimulus Package". Nelson here...We are looking for the best Pre-viz animators to help build the team for Transformers 3. Maya expertise is a must.Please email your resume in Word or PDF format along with the URL of you reel to the web master.If you don't know what pre-vis and Maya is, you probably shou

TFormers has posted a little more insight in what the game play will be like from talking with Transformers: War For Cybertron Game Director Matt Tieger. Gameplay will feature shooting, in a third person style reminiscent of the Gears of War series. Expect the dynamic elements of Transformation, including into air craft, to weigh in on that tried formula though. Most weapons will be standardized, be changeable and use ammo. Health will regenerate when fire is avoided.A co-op feature is planned, and while it is unknown what the final number of simultaneous players will be, the levels available

TFormers.com posted the image to the left that indicates a mock-up of the next line of Transformers products called Power Core Combiners. Based on the mock-up it really reminds me of a slightly more elaborate version of the Targetmasters from the Generation One line. The power core line was suggested a few months ago with a trademark filing from Hasbro but this is the first time there has been a real indication of what the company was planning with that name. Unless this is a fan fake which you never know until something official comes out.

Human Alliance Barricade Video Review

Below is a video review of Human Alliance Barricade with Frenzy set that is popping up in stores now. The review is by Baltmatrix and does a good job showing off the figure that while part of the Revenge of the Fallen toy line is really based on the first movie. This includes having Frenzy tucked under Barricade's hood similar to the movie, a feature not obvious from previous images of the toy. Thanks to RY for the link.

Tomorrow Transformers: Bumblebee #1 will be out at your local comic book shop. Click here for a six page preview of the issue that follows Bumblebee after his recent (spoilers) ascension as leader of the Autobots after Optimus Prime quit (in Transformers #1 and #2).

The Arker has posted the first images indicating that Legends class Devastator is getting a stateside visit. The images below show the toy in its package with the Hasbro logo in the bottom right corner. No indication of release date, price, and if exclusive or not. To me the curved packaging and the silver naming along the top looks very similar to previous Target Transformers exclusives.Update: From the comments, click here for a large gallery that shows off the new Transformers in more detail with in package, out of package, robot mode, and vehicle mode images for the whole and the indiv

Transformers: ROTF On Oscar VFX Short List

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen has been selected as one of fifteen semi-finalists for Achievement in Visual Effects for the upcoming Academy Awards. In early January, the list will be cut to fifteen. Next on January 21st, Academy members will screen 15-minute excerpts to choose the final three for official nomination announcement on February 2nd. The Oscar will be rewarded during the live telecast on March 7th. Sadly the excerpts are rarely released to the public, which is a shame as the audience the awards are for should at least be able to join the debate even if don't have an influ

The Allspark has received a copy of what is labeled as a draft script for Transformers 3 by Ehren Kruger, finished on November 24th, 2009. Considering that last leaked script for Transformers 2 was fake, I am not holding my breath this is the real thing. Actually the script itself indicates it is fake with way to many fan boy references, reformatting of most of the characters (which would make creating brand new CGI models for everyone, not a cheap task), and more. Feel free to read and determine for yourself the validity of it. TF3 logo image from Scorpio.Leaked Transformers 3 Draft | mi

Another installment with more galleries, toys and a custom 7 foot Prime for sale.Custom Optimus Prime 7ft Statue (mirror)From EBay Australia is this rather sweet looking fan made statue of Prime in movie form. The work is the result of around $10,000 in parts, 75 days of label, and a whole lot of scrap metal. The weight is estimated around 450-559kg (992-1213lbs). Click the link to read a lot more about the project. The "buy it now" price currently at AU $47k with no bids. Click here for the auction. Thanks to Katie for the link.NEST Deluxe Figures GalleryClick the link for a look at the n

Transformers: War for Cybertron Teaser Trailer (Updated)

GameTrailers.com has officially and exclusively released the teaser trailer for Transformers: War for Cybertron to go with the leaked art from the other day. The trailer shows lots of quick shots of a cinematic with teasers of various characters like Optimus Prime and Omega Supreme, all redesigned but clearly inspired by their original Generation One counterparts.I assume this game is set at some point during "The Great War" that first pits the Autobots against the Decepticons in a long lasting civil war that eventually reaches Earth as indicated in the various cartoons, comics and movies. A

Activision has released new art to Game Informers announcing a new video game from the company for the Transformers franchise. This game, which is being created by High Moon Studios (Darkwatch, Bourne Conspiracy), is called Transformers: The War for Cybertron, appears to take place in the Generation One sandbox. No further details have been released beyond the images and the studio, but judging from those this appears to be the first game that I can remember that appears to take place in the Generation One universe (rather than movies or other recent cartoons) and on Cybertron. It appears th

Revenge Merchandise Tops $850 Million

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen has brought good news to Hasbro's bottom line with a licensing and merchandise bringing in $830 million worldwide. By comparison, the worldwide gross of the movie is $833.2 million.This new information comes from a MSNBC article highlighting Hasbro's shift from toy company to multimedia with relationships in the movie industry (TF, GI Joe, Monopoly and more), TV (deal with Discovery Communications for new Hasbro channel), and video games (EA and Activision deals). The company’s profits rise 9% to $150.4 million thanks to cost cutting efforts and pay off f

More links to more Transformers related galleries and news of note.Transformers USB Thumb DriveFrom Paramount Digital Entertainment, a limited edition run of 20,000 4GB USB drives in the Autobot logo shape that comes with own unique ID number and a copy of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen on it. The price is about 20 pounds and appears to be a UK exclusive, released as part of the promotion for the November 30th home video release of the movie in the country. If in that area, click here to order. Thanks to Kaly for the link.Premium Ironhide CustomLink to a gallery of a fantastic custom pai

Two more toys are joining the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Human Alliance sub class. One is Barricade with Frenzy and another is Mudflap with Simmons & Chromia which essentially mirrors the Skids with Mikaela & Arcee set. I will wait on Peaugh's reviews before making any final decisions but the Human Alliance toys have turned out to be pretty good (if a touch overpriced).Galleries: Barricade | Mudflap

Time Lapse of Final Batte Set Construction

EarthCam.net has posted a video of a time lapse of the construction of the Final Battle set for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen in White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico which I think occurred around June 2008. It gets some of the early filming but not of any of the big explosions and resulting destruction of the set. A set constuction like this helps give you an idea of the sheer volume of hard work that can go into a movie. Thanks to David for the links especially the flash file so could upload to YouTube.

Unused Track from Transformers

Here is a video of sorts that has an unused track from Transformers called "A Call To Arms" by Steve Jablonsky. I am not entirely clear if this is from the first or second but the use of Prime's theme and the sound suggests the first film. I wonder what spot it was originally intended for? Thanks to Benizzle for the link.

Alternity Bumblebee and Cliffjumper Video Review

Peaugh has posted new Transformers video reviews, this time for Alternity Bumblebee and Cliffjumper. Alternity is Japan exclusive Transformers line that is a successor to the Binal-Tech/Alternators toy line. The result is a detailed, complex transformation that gives your classic characters a real world alt mode from real car companies. The toys are now available for $50-$60 (my store recommendations: BigBadToystore.com, TFSource.com and Digital-Toys). Overall the toys are looking sweet. I plan on ordering them to add to my Alternity and Binal-Tech collection.

The next issue of Transformers (Ongoing) is hitting stores shelves soon (next week I think) and Newsarama as a sneak peak at its covers and first five pages that starts were the last left off (Spoilers!) with Ironhide dead and Optimus Prime turning himself in to the humans after resigning as leader of the Autobots.Click here to view.

As part of the promotion of the release of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen in the United Kingdom, Paramount UK commissioned the creation of Bendy-Bus Prime. It is being called the "first British inspired" Transformer that is valued at 50,000 pounds. The robot is made of 100 bus parts, stands 13 feet high and took 650 man hours in 25 days to build. More interesting is The Sun is holding a contest for UK residents for a chance to win the robot.Click here for a full gallery of pictures. Click here for a brief making of video and to enter the contest. (via TFormers)

Slow News Day: The Return

It has been a long time since did one of these. At the time the news was flying fast and furious but now that things have slowed down, it seems like a good time to go back and look for those links and the like that site fans sent me relating to Transformers. I started with some of the older suggestions, a few of which went all the way to the beginning of the year. As a result some of the videos and the like may seem like "old news" to some but I figure for most they may not have seen these fan made efforts. Five videos total are below.Unsolved Mysteries: The Death of Optimus Prime - "Inves

Buster Optimus Prime Video Review

Peaugh has posted a new Transformers video review, this time for Revenge of the Fallen Leader class Buster Optimus Prime. This toy is currently a Japan exclusive but that doesn't mean it may not get a release elsewhere in the future. Overall it is an improved version with the same transformation but better, more detailed paint job and a sweet accessory. I am just glad I had not bought the current Leader Prime as will gamble I can get this version at retail in the future. Wish I could say this toy is why but really Hasbro has trained me to wait until at least two versions of every toy have

Voyager Bludeon Hidden Feature

Thanks to Yoboy, here is a video update for Voyager Bludgeon that show that his Katanas can combine into a longer sword, something not shown in previous review.

Lot of new links to various Transformer galleries including new Alternity gallery with review, look at Legends Devastator in G1 colors, Masterpiece Nemesis Prime and more.Alternity Bumblebee and Cliffjumper GalleryHuge 84 image gallery of the now finished version of the next figures in the Japan exclusive Transformers Alternity line. The alternate mode is the Suzuki Swift Sport and the two are essentially identical except for color and head mold. The Alternity line are small (about Deluxe sized) but detailed toys with complex transformations and use of die-cast in their construction. The av

Black Friday Shopping Guide

Here in the states, Friday is when the Christmas sales season officially begins. The marketing people way back when started calling it "Black Friday" as it is often the day that stores go "into the black" to profitability for the year. It is usually a day with lots of shopping, good deals, waiting in lines and chaos.Anyway, thanks to TFormers, if you are in the market for Transformers, they have a fantastic guide that breaks down all the various deals available nationwide. In general, most of the deals are nothing special; working out to be around 10-20% off retail but hopefully you will f

25 Years of Transformers Clip

From Seibertron.com, below is a clip from the "25 Years of Transformers" extra feature that came with the home video release of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen on DVD and Blu-ray. The clip was released by Paramount to help promote the release of the movie in the UK on November 30th. Thanks to Kaly for the link. Video below or click here to view.

For whatever reason, a bunch of new images have popped up of Leader class Buster Optimus Prime which is currently a Japan only exclusive from Takara. The main differences are a more movie accurate paint job and the additional accessory based on Prime's blaster (from the factory scene that sends Starscream through the wall). I will be really surprised if this toy doesn't get released in North America and Europe as an exclusive at some point next year.Gallery 1 and Gallery 2Click these links for multiple shots of the toy in its package which is in English oddly enough. I believe the bio remai

From TFormers.com is an eight page preview of the upcoming issue of Transformers: Tales of the Fallen #4. The issue gets into the background and history of The Fallen as it tells why he decided to turn on his brothers. Of note is The Fallen suggests the Allspark "spoke" to him to turn rogue. The new issue is in comic stores this Wednesday.Click here for the preview. Four of pages, a few different, can be found here. Thanks to Chris for the link.

ProCustomizers.com has charity auction going on now for the Make-A-Wish Foundation that gives you a chance to own Autobots that arrived on the Ark when it crashed on Earth in the original Transformers cartoon. The figures are based on Transformers Classic and Animated toys but customized in their G1 colors with much greater details. Currently included in the auction are Bumblebee, Cliffjumper, Hound, Ironhide, Jazz, Mirage, Optimus Prime, Ratchet, Sideswipe, Sunstreaker, and Wheeljack. It will also include a lithograph of "On the Wings of Heroes" art (image to right is work is not final art)

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen The Video Game has been nominated in two categories for Spike TV's Video Game Awards for 2009. One is for "Best Performance by a Human Female" for Megan Fox and "Best Performance by a Human Male" for Shia LaBeouf. It seems a lot of the nominations for these categories are less about superior voice work in video games (only "famous" people did good voice work?) but really so they can some stars for the awards program that will air live on Saturday, December 12 at 8:00PM on Spike TV.The competition for Fox is Kristen Bell (Assassin's Creed 2), Eliza Dushku

Bay: No To Killing Fox

Michael Bay tells USA Today that Megan Fox's Michaela Barnes character will not be killed in Transformers 3 despite some of her more inflaming comments such as calling Bay "Hitler" like.But it turns out, Bay couldn’t care less. Really. “I love her,” the man responsible for the blockbuster franchise told USA TODAY's Andrea Mandell. “It’s just, she’s young. Everyone’s got to give her a break, she only…23? It’s just hard. I’ve traveled around the world with her and she’s just like this world symbol now, you know?” So he brushes her diatribes under the carpet? “Absolutely,” he said. “She called m

Seibertron.com has posted four images of KM-01 Knight Morpher Commander which is based on Optimus Prime from IDW's Transformers Evolutions: Hearts of Steel comic book mini-series from 2006. The figure is a not a Takara or Hasbro product but form Master Mind Creations. It is 6.5 inches tall so around Voyager class sized. The estimated release date of the toy is February 2010 with a price tag to be determined. Overall it’s a pretty sweet looking toy that I intend to add to my personal wish list.

Thanks to Chris, here is an image of the signed copies of Transformers and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen on Blu-ray by Tyrese Gibson and Michael Bay for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. If you haven't got yours yet, I assume its coming but you will need to check at MichaelBay.com for more details. Hopefully MB.com will announce soon how much Transfans, Bay and Tyrese helped make for the charity.Update: An additional note from Chris, "in the package there was printed note saying they raised almost $20,000 for Make a Wish Foundation."

If the goal of IDW was to get the attention of "mainstream media" with their first issue of Transformers, apparently they succeeded with an article from USA Today which discusses the status quo changes to the Transformers comic universe with the death of Ironhide and Optimus Prime quitting as the leader of Autobots. Yep, you read that right. Prime, upset over the death of his friend and having achieved the goal of stopping the Decepticons decides to throw in the towel by apparently turning himself over to the humans. How long this last isn't known. Snippets from the article:"This first stor

Not much on the Transformers news front, but some new comics are in the works. This week brings us Transformers #1 ongoing issue and next week will bring Tales of the Fallen #4. In addition, there is a sneak peak at the covers for February Transformers issue.Transformers #1 Review - With Spoilers or Without SpoilersThe first issue of the new ongoing Transformers comic series is on comic stores shelves as of today. Based on the review, it appears that old habits die hard with an aim for "shock" moments (for details read the with spoilers review) that don't really accomplish much except get a

IDW has released another preview of the first issue of Transformers #1 ongoing that is coming this Wednesday I think. This time it appears to be the first eight pages of the comic, establishing the new status quo after the end of All Hail Megatron story arc. The gist is it is three years after Earth was freed from Decepticon rule with help of the Autobots. The human race has spent its time preparing all manner of defenses to combat the Cybertronian race (which has gone underground) and unfortunately for the Autobots they don't make any meaningful distinction between the factions. In essence

Shia, Megan Nominated for People's Choice Awards

Megan Fox and Shia LaBeouf have been nominated in several categories in the People's Choice Awards for their work on Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Shia is up for "Favorite Action Star" against Christian Bale, Gerald Butler, Hugh Jackman, and Vin Diesel. The duo are also nominated for "Favorite On-Screen Team" against the teams from Harry Potter 6, The Proposal, Twilight, and Wolverine. Transformers sadly isn't up for favorite movie but it is up for "Favorite Franchise" against Harry Potter, Twilight Saga, Star Trek and X-Men.To vote for your favorites in the above characters and many

The New York Times has posted a long and interesting article on Megan Fox from interviews with the actress from just after Jennifer's Body failed at the box office, during the week the was prepping for her SNL appearance with a follow-up a month later. The article gets into her attempt to have a provocative (both verbally and physically) public persona while maintaining a private life. She tried to model her after Angelina Jolie (see tats, lip injections, and statements for proof) but the result has been a career that remains on unsteady ground despite the success of Transformers. The articl

Peaugh Video Review of Leader Starscream, Voyager Mindwipe

Here are two new video reviews of upcoming Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen toys from Peaugh. The first is a review of Leader class Starscream. Like the previous review, this is based on the prototype version of the toy so the electronic aspects do not function. The differences between the two reviews are minor but Peaugh's does provide a better look at the transformation process and his gimmicks. The second video is for Voyager class Mindwipe, one of the few new molds for the upcoming wave of ROTF toys. Not that bad a toy, the dagger gimmick is a bit silly. Thanks to RY for the links.

Beachcomber, Deadlift Video Reviews

After a brief break reviewing Ghostbusters, Peaugh is back with two new video reviews of two Scout class Revenge of the Fallen toys. The first video is for Deadlift, a repaint of Dirt Boss in the Go-Bot's Spoons colors. The second video is for Beachcomber, a repaint of Dune Runner.

Bunch more links to various Transformer toy galleries and other TF related news.EZ Devastator in G1 GreenA new image has popped up showing the EZ Collection (Legends) version of Devastator is getting a repaint in Generation One green that was the signature look for the Construction line. The figure is scheduled for March 2010 release in Japan only. Still no official confirmation that the Legends class Devastator of any color will get a stateside release.Leader Shadow Command Megatron and Voyager Final Defense Optimus PrimeA new gallery of the upcoming repaints of the two faction leaders. The

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