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Time for another list of links to various galleries of new Revenge of the Fallen toys (mostly repaints) and the like.Bumblebee vs. SoundwaveFrom Entertainment Earth, a box set of the two deluxe size toys in NEST packaging that is apparently part of an "Exclusive Figure Offer". The set will be released in February for $23.99. BB is the cannon version and Soundwave is another repaint with red highlights.2010 Wave One GalleryOfficial images of the next wave of Revenge of the Fallen toys that will be coming out next year, much of which is repaints. Thanks to RY for the link.Masterpiece Skywarp

The AllSpark Experiment Transformers 3 Secret Video

The rumors are true; there is a secret video with the Blu-ray edition of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. With the right combination vehicles in the Blu-ray exclusive extra feature "The AllSpark Experiment" the video will unlock with Michael Bay discussing some of ideas he has for Transformers 3.In the video, Bay suggests he is going to try to go "sideways" rather than bigger with more research into Transformers lore (and image of animated Unicron is shown). His desire is for something that isn't just action but something darker and more emotional. The video was likely recorded before

TFormers.com has posted an interview with Transformers (Generation One) box artist Jeff Mangiat, who is the one selling some of his art on eBay. While the name may but be familiar, if you are a long time Transformers fan you are likely very familiar with his art such as the Optimus Prime to the left that graced the front of every box back in the mid-eighties and still pops up on shirts and the like today. Below are snippets, the full interview can be found here.TFormers: How did you get involved with doing art for the Transformers packaging?Jeff: My next step was to join Mendola ltd.; the p

Transformers 2 Sells 7.5M Copies

The first week of sales for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen on DVD and Blu-ray was a smashing success with 7.5 million copies sold in the first week of release according to the Hollywood Reporter. Two million was sold on the first day of release. The movie was also the highest selling Blu-ray movie of the year with 1.2 million units sold (500,000 of that on the first day)."It's certainly an encouraging sign for the business," said veteran industry analyst Tom Adams. He added that the strong Blu-ray Disc sales count is particularly good news "because if the business is going to turn aroun

According to Videogamer.com, a new XBox 360 bundles are being prepared for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.The Transformers bundle includes an Xbox 360 Elite plus Transformers 2 the movie on a Bumblebee-styled USB stick, a copy of Transformers 2 The Game and an additional black Wireless Controller.There's no indication of pricing or if the Xbox 360 Elite features the standard 120GB hard drive or the larger 250GB variety.As the images indicate, the bundle will be in Transformers specific packaging. Also, besides price, it is also unknown what regions the bundle will be released for or when

How ROTF Should Have Ended and Music Video

Two videos for your entertainment, both influenced by Transformers. The first is an amusing animated video that shows how Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen should have ended with jibes at some of the plot holes of the film and an ending that Generation One fans would have loved to have seen. Thanks to Scorpio for the find.The second is the music video for "I Can Transform You" from Chris Brown that clearly influenced by Transformers, as if the line "I can transform you like Optimus Prime" wasn't a hint. Thanks to Brandon for the link.

If you have at least $7,500 you could own a piece of Transformers Art that was used on packaging for the later waves of Generation 1 Transformers back in the mid-eighties via an eBay auction. The item description:TRANSFORMERS ORIGINAL ART PAINTING 1980S HASBRO RARE This auction is for an ORIGINAL work of art featuring THE TRANSFORMERS! This one-of-a-kind PAINTING appeared on the back of HASBRO TOY packages in 1980S. This is an ORIGINAL Gouache on cold press Illustration board artwork painted by world renowned illustrator, JEFFREY MANGIAT! Mr. Mangiat also produced many of the first generatio

Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Easter Eggs

Easter Eggs isn't as common on video releases as they use to be but Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen does have two (if don't count R2D2 and Shockwave) on the second disc for Blu-ray and DVD editions. Both are essentially short bloopers. The titles are made up by me. Thanks to LionBoogy for the first egg.Big Hero Moment- Load Special Features, disc two > under "Human Factor: Enacting Revenge of the Fallen" > go to "Domestic Destruction" > toggle right and a Decepticon symbol will appear > confirm choice- Bay warns Josh Duhamel to not screw up who then precedes to fall while run

Device Label CatsA new gallery shows off Tigatron and Ravage and their packaging for the upcoming Transformers Device Label line that is being released in Japan only. In this case the alt mode is a working 2GB USB thumb drive. Other figures in the line will include a laptop and mouse. It appears the toys are around scout sized but don't have a scout sized price of around $50.Device Label Software ScreenshotThe USB Transformers also come with "Transformers Desktop Defender" which essentially has a digital image of Tigatron or Ravage roaming around your desktop. Click the link to view screens

Revenge Sells 2 Million On First Day

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen sold 2 million discs on its first day of release. This total does seem to include both DVD and Blu-ray sales. This is half the estimated 4 million reported the other day but still considered good news...the real talk of the town was Paramount/DreamWorks' "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen," which arrived in stores Oct. 20 and within 24 hours had sold 2 million discs, according to industry sources -- giving the sell-through business, down 13.9% for the year, a badly needed shot in the arm.

Earlier this week Star War's R2D2 was found in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and now another appearance has been found. Site reader Jason reported that Shockwave could be found in the movie and now thanks to David here is the photographic proof. The image was part of a worth reading review at High Def Disc News of the Wal-Mart's Big Screen Blu-ray Edition of the movie that breaks down all the features and might help in deciding what edition to buy.The image is from the Devastator sequence when he is trying to suck the Twins up as they hang onto a pipe. Shockwave is on the front page

Transformers Writers Talk Twins, Not Doing TF3

In a new interview from IGN, Transformers: ROTF writers Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman talk aobut their long writing careers that began back in the Xena and Hercules days all the way to their curent projects such as Fringe and the sequel to Star Trek. Below are the Transformers relevant portions, click here to read the entire interview. IGN: ...during the panel you talked about warning others involved in the movie about the way Mudflap and Skids were portrayed in Transformers 2 and how it was going to be received. When you lose a battle like that, do you try and stop from going on every mess

Recon Ironhide Video Review

Peaugh is back with a video review of Voyager Recon (aka Jungle Attack) Ironhide that is a repaint of the Revenge of the Fallen figure. The main differences with this version is a new head sculpt, a lot more weapon accessories, and smaller arm cannons.

According to Nelson, the admin for MichaelBay.com, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen has sold four million copies on its first day of release.Nelson here...I've been getting emails from LA, Chicago, NYC, and Houston of people going to their local retailers to only being told that they ran out of TF2 DVDs and Blu-rays. It's insane!!I've also received unconfirmed reports that about 4 million copies of TF2 were sold today.I will keep you posted!Those numbers seem high but its nearly identical the numbers that Transformers posted back in 2007 (when released on DVD and HD-DVD) with a first day t

G4's Transformers: ROTF DVD Review

On G4's Attack of the Show for DVDuesday, Chris Gore reviews Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and the Transformers Generation One Box Set. Over all he didn't like the movie but did like the special features and thought the Generation One set was good but likely will destroy your childhood memories of the show (as its not as good as your decades long memory makes it seem).Video Games - E3 2009 - Attack of the Show

Once again, another link fest of various Transformers toy news. Thanks to RY for many of the links.Leader Starscream Back PackageAbove is the single image of the back of the box for Leader class Starscream. Based on the pictures which show a better designed chest plate and more authentic look to the movie than the Voyager class toy. This is turning into the first version of Starscream that I might actually buy.Fast Action Battler Spark Blast JoltClick the link for gallery of official images for the upcoming repaint of Jolt. Yep, another repaint. At the rate Hasbro is going there will not

Prime Wants You To Buy ROTF

For those that might have missed it, here is the most recent commercial for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen on DVD and Blu-ray with Optimus Prime (Peter Cullen) offering an important message of buying "an object of tremendous value to all". Kind of hokey but I think it. For those still debating where to buy, click here for the price guide for the best deals for the first week of release. Thanks to NHLFan for the link.

Way back in June, it was leaked that R2-D2 makes a cameo appearance in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen but exactly when was never revealed. Thanks to Jetfire_J here is the proof of his very brief appearance as part of the debris field during the desert fight.Update: From the comments, the moment occurs during the merge of Jetfire's parts to Optimus Prime, specifically at 2 hours 17 minutes and 52 seconds into the movie.!-- -->

Update: Another update, this time for what is probably the deal of the week from Wal-Mart with Blu-ray "Big Screen" edition for $13.00 (but up to $19.96 depending on area but over all they are offering the edition cheaper then anyone else). As for how the IMAX footage works, it is the same as The Dark Knight where the scenes expand to fill the screen (removing the black bars) and then shrink back once the IMAX specific moments end. If I remember right the areas it's used in is the Demolisher fight, forest fight and for Devastator.Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen has hit store shelves (spe

Saturday Night, the Spike TV Scream Awards ceremony was held at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, CA and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen took home three awards - Best Sci-Fi Actress for Megan Fox, Best Special Effects and Best Breakthrough Performance for Isabel Lucas.Probably the highlight of the night for Transformers fans was Megan Fox accepting her award and using the moment to set the record straight about her not being killed off in the third film and her feelings about the franchise."I would like to take this moment to actually say something genuine. There have been a lot of false

The official website for the Transformers movies has added a new feature as part of the promotion for the upcoming release of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen to home video. The most recent update is the ability to send a (pre-recorded) call from Optimus Prime or Starscream to a friend. According to TFormers, the Optimus message is a warning about a Decepticon invasion and contact from Starscream. The image to the left shows what information you will be asked to provide.

Transformers Invade Cleveland

A Transfan takes his love of Transformers and the movie a step further with two statues of Bumblebee and Optimus Prime built for Halloween that is pretty sweet looking. The video below is a slideshow that shows the construction of the two robots and promises Barricade and Megatron next year. Thanks to Joseph for the link.

Another link fest to Transformers galleries and such. Thanks to RY for the links.NEST Sub-lineFrom Toys R Us Japan, a look at official photos of various new toys (most repaints but not all) that are coming out for the Revenge of the Fallen toys under the NEST tag.Demolisher Repaint GalleryNew gallery that compares the new Demolisher with his old. The new version is sporting a silver/white paint job that includes additional detailing with dirt on the treads, scoops, and arm. Currently it’s a Japan only release but I wouldn't be surprised if he makes a stateside release at some point down the

Transforming Bumblebee Case Demo

I plan on doing a Price Guide Sunday once the various circulars come out to help decide where to buy your copy of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, but until then below is a demo of Target's exclusive gimmick with the Transforming Bumblebee case for two-disc DVD and Blu-ray edition of the movie. So far, the breakdown of exclusives is:Wal-Mart: two-minutes of IMAX footageTarget: BB transforming caseBest Buy: Optimus Prime head statueFutureshop (Canada): Blu-ray SteelcaseFYE (US): DVD Steelcase Target Exclusive Bumblebee Transformers ROTF DVD Packaging @ Yahoo! Video

The Optimus Experience Preview

Below is a preview look at the Augmented Reality extra feature for the two disc DVD and Blu-ray editions of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. The Optimus Experience website currently just shows the video but I assume on October 20th it will update to support the feature. Thanks to NHLfan for the heads-up.

Transformers Goes to College

A new clip is up to help promote the home video release of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. The clip talks with the cast and crew as they filmed at Princeton. Sadly these clips continue the extra features meme of selling the movie (and back patting the actors) even though if you are watching the extra features then it’s safe to assume you are already sold on the film therefore no longer need the sales pitch. Years after the Lord of the Rings trilogy showed how to extra features right and the extra feature producers still can't do it. It is real simple - give me information about how th

Paramount Plans Flash Mob Event

Paramount is planning a flab mob robot dance to help promote the October 19th release of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen on home video. The video of how to do the dance is below. The flash mod is planned for October 19th, 9PM Pacific at the West Hollywood Gateway Best Buy in California. From the Facebook entry:Be the first to own the #1 movie of the year, TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN on DVD and Blu-ray. Come down to the Best Buy @ the West Hollywood Gateway (corner of La Brea and Santa Monica Blvd.) on Monday, October 19th from 8 to 10pm. Look for the 18 foot tall Bumblebee on t

I was in Best Buy today for giggles and found a flyer indicating that my local stores will open on October 20th at 12:01am for a midnight release of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen on DVD and Blu-ray. A quick search online confirmed the news including the deals that Best Buy will offer that week.According to Video Business, around 110 Best Buy stores in the United States will participate in the midnight event but check your local store to verify as I couldn't find a link that compiles to entire list of participating stores. My flyer indicates "Free Transformers Giveaways and Sideshowcol

Below are a few links to new toy galleries and more.The Plague and Leader StarscreamThe image to the right is a screen grab from the Blu-ray edition of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen that shows off an unused concept character called The Plague. Could this be an early name for the Fallen or possibly a new character that might pop up in the third film? Additionally at the link is images of Leader class Starscream that will hopefully hit retail by Christmas. Thanks to RY for the link.More Revenge RepaintsClick above for a look at rather ugly repaints of Fast Action Battler Skids and Mudfl

Last week Paramount Home Video held a press conference with Q&A to promote their upcoming slate of home video releases including Star Trek and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. As a result Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman were on hand to field some questions. Also some members of the voice cast participated including Kevin Michael Richardson (Rampage/Prime #2), Jess Harnell (Ironhide), Mark Ryan (Bumblebee/Jetfire) and more. Below are snippets from the writers with the full transcript and voice actor write-up here.Question: What was your approach to the special features, on Star Trek a

Fox Publicist Denies Recent Rumor

According to Gossip Cop, the rumor that Megan Fox's character will be killed off is "not true". Sadly the exact quote was not provided. As I said before, this rumor should be taken with a grain of salt as I doubt so much as a single line of dialogue has been written so any conclusions on what may or may not happen to her character has probably not even been discussed in any great depth. Now if this rumor re-emerges after a known draft of the script circulates, then that is a whole different animal. Realistically, any casting or script rumors for the next few months should not be taken at f

Is it possible that the home video release of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen could have dialogue different from what was seen in the movie? Apparently so based on the images from the back of the Blu-ray Transforming Bumblebee Case for the movie from Target's website. Site fan David provided the images and pointed out that if you check the image of the back of the case, right above the PG-13 rating in the bottom left you will see "Dialogue has been changed from the theatrical version."Supporting this is a report from Luis who noticed changes in a section of dialogue when he viewed the D

A new rumor from In Touch Weekly suggests that Megan Fox is under consideration for being written out of the franchise in Transformers 3.“Michael’s pretty much discovered Megan and now he’s very quietly looking for her replacement. He hasn’t decided if he’s going to kill her off in the next movie, but he just wants to be prepared.”I recommend holding the moans (or celebration) as I doubt even so much as an outline of TF3 even exists. Right now I suspect Michael Bay, Ehren Kruger and others are still in the spitballing phrase and nothing is concrete except for a vague sense of what characters

Taiwan Army Transformers Commercial

The Transformers' movie influence continues as the Taiwanese armed forces attempts to replicate Bay's approach in look and design as various military aircraft transform. For a recruitment commercial, its actually pretty darn good.

From MichaelBay.com is the image to the left of the DVD Steelcase for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. As expected it’s essentially identical to the Blu-ray Steelcase. However, there is a caveat which should be no surprise after the mess with IMAX footage exclusive to Wal-Mart. In this case the Blu-ray Steelcase is only available via FutureShop in Canada and the DVD Steelcase is only through FYE in the United States. Transfans in North America can probably order then online but international Transfans are out of luck. Exactly how IMAX footage and Steelcase exclusives are being handl

ROTF Featurette Clip on TF Mythology

From SciFiCool.com, below is a preview clip from one of the extra features for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen that discusses the mythology of Transformers and how it influenced the script for the movie. Thanks to David for the link.

Gigantor Completed

It turns out that video from last week with Gigantor (Tetsujin) being under construction might have been out of date as the construction has been completed and a celebration was held. The $1.5 million statue is 60 feet tall and wights 50 tons. Video below, pictures can be found here.

October 20th doesn’t just mark the release date of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen but also the release of Shout Factory’s Transformers Matrix of Leadership Edition Collector's Set that contains all three seasons of the Transformers cartoons that started it all 25 years ago. I believe this is the same set that was released earlier this year for online purchase but now your local retailer can stock it in time for Christmas. Below is press release that details the extra features of the set. Currently Amazon lists the retail price as $169.99 but has it on sale for $152.99. Thanks to Ben12

Paramount Home Video and ESPN have joined together for a promotion of the upcoming release of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen on DVD and Blu-ray. From the contest website:Watch on October 17 as Ryan Newman and Jeff Gordon take the battle of the Autobots and Decepticons to the racetrack in Charlotte live on ABC at 7:00pm ET! With Newman in a specially designed Optimus Prime car and Gordon in his custom Megatron car, the Transformers adventure will be taken to a new level.Choose your side and vote now on this site and during the race with your mobile phone! Plus, enter for a chance to win a

Orci, Kurtzman Not Returning

Roberto Orci has confirmed that he and his writing partner Alex Kurtzman are not returning to write Transformers 3 on the Don Murphy forums.So Bob and Alex is it true. you wont be involved this time round.It's true.Sorry to hear that Roberto, really I am. Are we in good hands with Mr. Kruger? Does he know his Transformers?He does. He really did his homework. He's awesome.There you have it. Orci and Kurtzman are out, Ehren Kruger is in. Whether that is good news or not probably depends on your feelings regarding much of the humor of the second film (the Twins, Devastator's balls, etc) as mos

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen box sets (and one repaint) are starting to get spotted at various retail stores and online. To my knowledge none are new molds but simply a re-release of an existing model or a repaint.Fiery The FallenThe orange and black repaint of The Fallen is now available at Target.com and probably will be landing in stores very soon. The retail price is $21.99. Thanks to Ben1227 for the link.Autobot Strike Mission SetPossibly at a Sam's Club near you is this Revenge of the Fallen box set that retails for $39.82. The set comes with 4 Deluxe TFs, Breakaway, Rampage, B

Takara's Alternity website has updated with a silhouette teasing the next car in the line. Megatron and Optimus Prime have already been released with Bumbleebee and Cliffjumper coming in the next month or so. This silhouette indicates a sports car whose shape reminds me of Generation 1 Sideswipe.Speaking of Alternity Megatron, that toy is getting a third iteration with Diamond Black Megatron. It’s identical to the preview versions (blue and silver) only the primary colors are black and a dark red. Click here to view the gallery. Thanks to Ben1227 for the links.

Bludgeon Video Review

Peaugh is back with a new review from the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen toy line. He has been taking a break from ROTF toys instead reviewing Marvel MiniMates and Robots in Disguise, likely because the Revenge line has become a repaint fest. An exception to this is Voyager Bludgeon which is based on the Generation One comic book character. Based on the review, this toy is shaping up to be a solid edition to the line. Thanks to RY for the link.

ROTF IMAX Footage Wal-Mart Exclusive

In a good news/bad news situation, Nelson over at MB.com has provided some info on the status of the IMAX footage for the DVD and Blu-ray release of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. The good news is the footage will be available on both formats but the bad news is it will be a Wal-Mart exclusive.I spoke to Paramount today and here's the lowdown on the Imax TF2 release:Walmart will have exclusive rights on selling the ROFT (w/ Imax) on DVD and Blu-ray. Exact details were not provided so unknown if the footage will be incorporated into the film or a separate section of special features. In

Blu-ray, DVD Extra Features Clips

The Blu-ray and DVD release of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen has about three weeks to go before its release in the States and as part of that Superherohype and Collider received clips (below) from the special features that are part of the home video release. The first clip tells the story of a bureaucratic snafu that almost disrupted filming at the Pyramids in Giza, Egypt that might be part of the "Wonders of the World" featurette. The second clip has something to do with action in the film but lacks any real context or cohesion so it makes me think its part of the intro to the "Dome

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