I saw the crazy helmet earlier, didn't post it since I already had multiple posts in a row! The rest we've seen to some degree so I didn't worry about it. Anyway, they're certainly packaged nicely. They'll grab a lot of attention on the shelves, even if a lot of the toys have strange designs.

It's pretty interesting that the helmet seems so large if it's meant for kids. Lots of debate over that on the tfw boards.

Bottom line...

Starscream is always hyped up on bad gear oil with half-baked plans for power...

Optimus Prime has remained reserved through his iron dust mask...

Grimlock resembles a dinosaur from the caveman area...and yet has the dialogue and intelligence of one...

Soundwave would not make it into today's fast paced world of technology..both him and Blaster would be replaced by transforming MP3 players that would eventually end up in a homosexual relationship

How the bloody hell does Megatron transform into such a small gun...

Barricade transforms into a police car..yet he's a Decepticon...need I say more

We have enough problems on Earth as it is, the Transformers should've kept that shit on Cybertron

In today's standards, Bumblebee transforms into a woman's car..'nuff said

Optimus Prime's transforming capabilities would be very useful in trafficking mass quantities of illegal drugs across the border

LazerBeak's have been extinct since the 80's

In some continuities, Grimlock is highly intelligent but maintains the goofy dialect as a nod towards the G1 cartoon. In the original cartoon, he was built by Wheeljack and Ratchet, thus not as well made as the ones from Vector Sigma/Quintessons/whatever else can be cited as responsible for the likes of Prime and Megatron.

Soundwave and Blaster could merely take on different alternate modes, no need for replacements.

Megatron turning into a small gun - mass shifting, unrealistic cartoon physics, if you can accept that they are sentient alien robots that transform their appearances for disguise then you should have no problem with their ability to also change their sizes.

Barricade turning into a car, yes you need to say more, what's the problem?

Why exactly is a classic VW Beetle a "woman car?"

Laserbeak and Buzzsaw were condors, which are not extinct.

Neat. I'd like a closer look at that Magnus's head.

It isn't really that great.



Not bad for a custom job though, plus it's a crummy picture.

Ah. Yeah. I'd have kept the faceplate. May not be pure G1 Magnus but it would look better.

http://pcwr.kt.fc2.com/top10/log168.htm

This is interesting, Classics Op painted like Powered Convoy, the original version of Ultra Magnus before it was repainted for the TF line.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v45/scourge_151/?action=view&current=Movie03.flv
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v45/scourge_151/?action=view&current=Movie02.flv

Blackout gimmick videos



:o



This is a little old now, but it's one of the first images that give a decent idea of Ironhide's exact bot mode design in the movie. I still hate hate hate that animal face.

WHAT THE FUDGE-KNUCKLES!!!

We'd seen Soundbyte already, sort of, with the Barricade toy. Bonecrusher is really a mess. Bah. Still not digging the "aHAHaHAHA millions of sharp ass parts everywhere" look at all, too random.

Starscream you goat-legged bastard, look out for naked robo-Skeletor!

if you have guessed by my screen name i love dbz ive ddownloaded the entire transformers movie go hot rod lololol

I love DBZ too Goku's the best!

Starscream looks disgusting. The rape continues, largely unaddressed.

ewww!!

you guys are all goofs lolololol im hyper and this is my favorite movie of all time

angel_sweetie there is a website called dbzsc.com the music video is lord slug unstoppable it is so cool

OMG I am soooo there!!!

I am willing to bet via paypal that A_S is Goku'sGirl.

...I wouldn't doubt it. Actually...from everything I've seen from him/her...I almost guaruntee it.

Wtf is going on with Starscream?!

AtomNarmor said it best.


Starscream looks disgusting. The rape continues, largely unaddressed.

QFFT

What the fuck is happening to this thread :(

Only news lately has been a new TF Movie logo and some more shots of toys/cgi renders we've already really seen.

MY EYES, THEY BURN! What happened to the kickass pics!? Now it looks crap!

i grew up watching the original movie and nothing will be better for me than the original. i hated watching optimus die. go hot rod lol (i say lol a lot)

by the way i wanted to thank all of you that are reading this i grew up teased and tormented for my interests this is the only place i feel that no one will tease me for my hobbies also i am autistic so that adds another hurdle

:o






Another custom Magnus attempt:

heh, I like the bottom one.

Because you secretly like Mirage.

also i wanted to ask a question ab out the 1986 movie. how come some autobots/decipticons can transform into more than 1 thing

huh? goof

The first two characters with two alternate modes (triple changers) were Blitzwing and Astrotrain, both of whom were created based off of toys that were in the original Diaclone line, one of the toy lines the original group of Transformers were based off of. Initially, it was just to make the toys cooler and interesting with a unique gimmick. Those two inspired more characters in the same vein. Basically, it's just for the sake of the toy being cool, and in the story it could be argued it gives them more diverse means of disguise, and more functionality to aid their respective teams with. For instance, a character that debuted late in the series, Sixshot, a Decepticon with six different modes, was utilized as a one man army so to speak, switching between various modes in battle to take advantage of specific strategies of attack unique to each mode.

Final Megatron head:



Leader class Movie Optimus:




Walking scrap pile:



Ironhide with face plate and human size reference (I hope that faceplate stays):



Unleashed Bumblebee in package:



Yawn:



We all wear masks:



Original Ratchet concept:



Toyfare interview with Hasbro Marketing:

http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/003382592.cfm

"our goal was to focus on creating the best Transformers action figures ever and delivering the ultimate Transformer experience to all of our fans."

Good luck :o

Video game fiesta:

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/763/763151p1.html

Toyfair Press Release:

The TRANSFORMERS 2007 line includes the following:



TRANSFORMERS MOVIE ULTIMATE BUMBLEBEE

(Approximate Retail Price: $89.99; Ages: 5 & up; Available: Fall 2007)

Fans of TRANSFORMERS will love seeing BUMBLEBEE come to life on the big screen and this fall, they can experience the ULTIMATE BUMBLEBEE action figure, which is among the most realistic and technical TRANSFORMERS toys ever. The impressively styled Chevrolet Camaro Concept car changes into the beloved AUTOBOTS character, which stands an imposing 14 inches tall. BUMBLEE will “come to life” with robot animatronics action in both car and robot modes. Working headlights, battle sounds, and music, including Devo’s “Whip It”, all add to the interactive experience.



TRANSFORMERS MOVIE DELUXE and VOYAGER assortments

(Approximate Retail Price: $9.99 - $19.99; Ages: 5 & up; Available: June 2007)

The fun and excitement of 2007’s live-action film is placed in kids’ hands with the all-new TRANSFORMERS MOVIE action figures. Not only do the figures feature the authentic TRANSFORMERS action that enables all figures to change from vehicle mode to robot mode, but they also feature new “Automorph Technology” that will allow some parts to “automatically” move. Each figure also includes other action features like firing projectiles. Movie-styled figures in the Deluxe and Voyager scales include: OPTIMUS PRIME, MEGATRON, SCORPONOCK™, BARRICADE™, AUTOBOT JAZZ and BUMBLEBEE™.



TRANSFORMERS MOVIE LEADER assortment

(Approximate Retail Price: $39.99; Ages: 5 & up; Available: June 2007)

It’s Prime time! OPTIMUS PRIME and other popular TRANSFORMERS characters from the movie are represented in Leader scale figures, which feature lights and sounds in vehicle and robot mode. Additionally, the figures feature new “Automorph Technology”, a gearing mechanism that allows some parts to move automatically. The Leader scale includes OPTIMUS PRIME and MEGATRON.



TRANSFORMERS OPTIMUS PRIME VOICE CHANGER HELMET
(Approximate Retail Price: $29.99; Ages: 5 & Up; Available: June 2007)
The OPTIMUS PRIME VOICE CHANGER HELMET, authentically detailed to look like the character in the movie, allows kids to imitate OPTIMUS PRIME and sound like a TRANSFORMERS robot for the first time! The OPTIMUS PRIME VOICE CHANGER HELMET features 3 modes:

• VOICE CHANGER: Make your voice sound like a robot!
• BATTLE PHRASES: OPTIMUS PRIME speaks iconic phrases
• CONVERSION SOUNDS: Hear OPTIMUS PRIME change from a truck to a robot and back!



TRANSFORMERS ARM BLASTER assortment

(Approximate Retail Price: $29.99; Ages: 5 & up; Available: June 2007)

Quickly changing from either STARSCREAM’S jet or OPTIMUS PRIME’S truck, these powerful TRANSFORMERS ARM BLASTERS offer kids the unique opportunity to role-play the galactic battle which AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS have waged for centuries! One pull changes the toy from vehicle mode to blaster mode, unleashing the power of a Nerf dart blaster. OPTIMUS PRIME comes with 3 Nerf darts and STARSCREAM comes with 4 Nerf darts.



TRANSFORMERS CYBER STOMPIN’ ROBOT assortments

(Approximate Retail Price: $19.99; Ages: 4 & up; Available: June 2007)

The CYBER STOMPIN’ ROBOT features 12-inch robot-only versions of BUMBLEBEE and OPTIMUS PRIME, the heroes of the TRANSFORMERS movie. Designed to enable easy play for younger fans, each of the figures feature robot stomping sounds, battle sounds and phrases and light-up eyes!





-more-


MR. POTATO HEAD OPTIMASH PRIME

(Approximate retail price: $9.99; Ages: 2 & up; Available: June 2007

MR. POTATO HEAD, the iconic face-changing potato friend for kids, takes on the role of a lifetime as the spud-ly leader of the AUTOBOTS, OPTIMASH PRIME. Kids will be able to have all kinds of mix 'n match fun with this wacky spud dressed as OPTIMUS PRIME. OPTIMASH PRIME comes with fun parts, including shoes, ears, eyes and helmet.


RISK: THE TRANSFORMERS EDITION
(Approximate retail price $ 24.99; Ages: 8 & up; Players: 2 to 4; Available: June 2007)

The game of Global Domination takes a twist with this version set on CYBERTRON and based on the TRANSFORMERS movie. Fight to gain control of the world on the side of the AUTOBOTS or the DECEPTICON! Choose your side, then play by either classic RISK rules or the TRANSFORMERS variations!



TRANSFORMERS CHESS SET
(Approximate retail price $ 29.99; Ages: 7 & up; Players: 2; Available: June 2007)

This classic game provides an opportunity to pit the AUTOBOTS against the DECEPTICON in a two-player strategy game. The figures are authentically detailed to look like the movie characters.



TRANSFORMERS FUN FIT PUZZLE
(Approximate retail price: $15.99 Ages: 7 & up; Available: June 2007) Two puzzles in one. Assemble OPTIMUS PRIME in robot mode and then with the same puzzle pieces, assemble the AUTOBOT leader in truck mode.
TRANSFORMERS HASBRO ROLLS OUT TRANSFORMERS TOYS THAT ARE ‘MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE’ FOR THIS SUMMER’S MUCH ANTICIPATED BLOCKBUSTER MOVIE



TRANSFORMERS 70PC STICKER PUZZLE

(Approximate Retail Price: $3.99; Ages: 5 & up; Available: June 2007)



TRANSFORMERS 100 PC PUZZLES
(Approximate Retail price: $2.99; Ages: 5 & up; Available: June 2007)









Whip it? Oh god :(

Leader class Movie Optimus:




Video game fiesta:

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/763/763151p1.html

WANT! :shock:

The legs look kind of crummy to me

The legs look kind of crummy to me

Have you been watching Leave it to Beaver? lol.

Anywho, they're not perfect, but it's still pretty bad-ass.

I'm fine with all of it except the head.

Seems like a trend emerging... =/

Toyfairrrrr

This is the 90 dollar Bumblebee apparently:







Prime in package:



Prime arm blaster thing in package:



In case you guys missed it, according to IGN's preview of the video game, Megatron is going to have a stealth bomber as his earth alternate mode. I'm not sure whether or not that's in the movie too, but it's possible.

Autobots, automorph and roll out.

;-;

Ahahaha



Stuff that won't be pictured from Toyfair:

- ALL the deluxe-sized toys that we've seen on Ebay were shown
- new deluxe toy shown: Bumblebee's 08 Camaro version
- Leader sized Megatron was shown. Not as "holey", and more bulky than his CGI
- Ipod Bumblebee is coming
- Tons of merchandise shown:
- Tshirts
- Shoes
- Sunglasses
- Caps
- Shorts
- Thermoses
- Bedding (sheets, pillows, blankets)
- mini-head sculpt statues in plastic( prime and bumblee shown)
- Transformers Tech line: like Real Gear, but instead of turning into robots, turn into weapons, and include electronics
- Cyberstompin' robots shown: 12" tall, like action masters. You set them down and they make noises like clangs and such and can also fire projectiles
- Starscream flip-over gun: like the Pime Trailer gun, starts as an F-22 on your arm like a shield, and it flips over into a blaster
- Chess set includes pewter figures (movie style)
- Risk set shown
- Puzzle sets
- Galactic Heroes shown, come in 2-packs, Prime, Bumblebee, Ravage, Hotrod, Galvatron, and Ultra Magnus were shown
- Trading cards that transform
- Plushies Sumbleebee and Softimus Prime were shown, they are G1 style!
- Were told this is merely a small fraction of merchanise to be had this year
- a Video trailer of the upcoming video game was shown, and then one of the guys played the demo version for us to watch. It looks fantastic!
- Game is done in a GTA like style. Large environments, 100% destructible, can transform limitless times
- Available on all platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Wii, PS3, PS2, PSP, and 2 versions on DS
- DS will offer cooperative play, or competitive play over wireless connetion
- PSP will offer up to 4 player play
- Consoles are single-player
- beautiful graphics
- They are going to work in as many G1 unlockable content as they possibly can
- Working with Flint Dille for the G1 content, even got the models from Dreamworks!
- The Marvel Ultimate Alliance team is working on the CGI cutscenes
- When asked about VAs, told they couldnt' comment, but that we could speculate that the movie VAs would reprise their roles in the game
- Can play as ALL Movie characters and even non-movie characters that are movie-based
- Hasbro is working with them to try to make toys of these non-movie but movie-based characters!
- All Tranformers in the game will have individual melee and weapons attacks
- Can choose to be Autobots OR Decepticons, and the side you choose determines the game's endings.

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gtfo

gtfo


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But seriously. *drool*


Me want the Bumblebee!

Toyfairrrrr

This is the 90 dollar Bumblebee apparently:








WANT!

My, what ugly eyes you have

i still havent seen that stupid commercial trailer thing! ive scawered the internet. multiple times. gosh!

Gee, Optimus, is that an exhaust pipe in your pocket or are you just happy to see me. ;)

http://www.tfw2005.com/gallery/showgallery.php/cat/1648

There you can see more shots, like Jazz without his visor :o

I really hate Prime's eyes, and the angle of the faceplate is looking more and more like a beak to me the more I see it.

Neo Genesis/Todd McFarlane-inspired no doubt with all the TF designs. Can it get freakier?

I hadn't thought of an Eva influence, but you're right, these designs do seem oddly similar.

I wonder if that was a conscious decision. If so, I now have even more reasons to hate Eva.

Why would Michael Bay want his Transformers looking like something based off another "cartoon"? He's already expressed his distinct focus on keeping his Transformers from being "like a cartoon." Any Evangelion similarity is probably coincidental, and I myself don't see any anyway, as Eva designs are way sleeker and better laid out than any of these.

Eva designs are way sleeker and better laid out than any of these.


Final Megatron head:


Oh god :(

Hmm, I guess the teeth/chin on Megatron is sort of like the Eva-01 Test Type, but really, I think that's coincidence. I'm sure the design process was just to make him look scary, so they went with sharp bared teeth. I'm sticking with my previous statement all the same.

I really can't stand Starscream's robot mode

There was a recent event that showed off some scenes of the movie, thread at TFW about it here:

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showthread.php?t=123484

I don't normally talk like this but I am more then willing to say the movie Starscream can lick my butt hole.

You should talk like that more. Free the beast imo

I bought Classics Optimus a few days ago.

He's great ^_^

I like how His black gun fits into Bumblebee's socket.

















...er, hand.

I gave deluxe Megs's gun to Bumblebee.

I decided I was just going to get Autobots.

The whole giving one toy's accessory to another is pretty common but I've always been anal about just keeping every accessory with the one it came with, so unless I make or buy a custom one some day, no gun for my Bumblebee :(

I decided I was just going to get Autobots.

An understandable strategy. Most of the best ones are Autobots anyway when it comes to classics. You'll miss out on Ramjet though.

Arms don't look too bad there, angle is in it's favor though.





Must be pretty tiny :(

This design should have been used for Classics, with the engineering quality of the mainline it probably could have come out just right. I wonder what they could've done with the Titanium Soundwave as well. Oh well though, no big deal.

The only thing that's dissapointing is the fact that Soundwave isn't on the roster. I understand that it's outdated, and I started thinking, why not make him an iPod, or some MP3 player. But then the hard part (which still isn't explained), would be how a 30ft robot could become something so small!

There are spy/surveillance vehicles that might possibly suit Soundwave. He was originally going to be in the movie but they wrote him out.

I don't see why mass shifting is a big deal. Why all this worry about it not being realistic that their sizes can change? The story is about sentient alien robots after all. They may as well have not even make the damn movie if they're that worried about realism.

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY ALL GOOOFBALLLLS LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

There are spy/surveillance vehicles that might possibly suit Soundwave. He was originally going to be in the movie but they wrote him out.

I don't see why mass shifting is a big deal. Why all this worry about it not being realistic that their sizes can change? The story is about sentient alien robots after all. They may as well have not even make the damn movie if they're that worried about realism.

I know that, but once you start basing things on earth (unless it's the future), especially mechanical things, even regular people say Huh???

I just don't think it's justified for people to start nitpicking what's realistic or not while in the middle of a science fiction movie. Futuristic or not, most people going to a movie realize...it's not real. They're there to be entertained. I think you're underestimating what people are willing to accept. Look at Star Wars, look at Harry Potter, insanely popular and successful franchises, and yet, most of the elements that make up those worlds in books and motion pictures are completely improbable by the standards of "the real world." I think if a person were to go to a movie that had talking robots from another planet that felt in the same manner as humans and can reconfigure their bodies into vehicles only to have their sense of realism offended by the matter of fluctuating size from mode to mode that something is really wrong.

Doesn't matter though, it's not my movie, and the film makers feel otherwise about the issue, so whatever.

I don't have much to say on the issue, so I'll just say that my weight is behind Ktulu on this point.

I guess I can kind of understand them not wanting mass shifting. I do think that is actually a bit more of a stretch than sentient alien robots. I'd be fine with it being in the movie though. But really I don't care what they put in the movie at this point, I don't think.

As for Magnus, those pictures of him are leaving me doubly disappointed because he looks so damn good aside from the stupid arms. You're right, the angle in that robot mode picture is really favorable, and it gives me an idea of how freakin' awesome this figure would be if they'd just gone the one extra inch and given him properly placed arms. Ugh. I am so sad about this. =(

Incidentally, I think he's very very close to the IDW design, right down to his gun. Which was based on which?

Either way, I wish Soundwave was in it. Just to hear him say "Lazerbeak, Ravage, Rumble Attack"

There's no way he'd say that, and if by some chance he did, they'd never keep his voice.

Man, I know I'm going to end up buying that titanium Magnus. He's so close to being awesome that I have to. I'm sure it's the closest thing there will ever be to a really great G1 Magnus figure, so I've gotta take it while it's there. I just can't get over how amazing it could have been.

They got Optimus' voice... Why not Soundwave's?

Because the only reason they got Optimus's voice was the satisfy the enormous fan demand for it, and because Michael Bay doesn't have any interest in reproducing things from the original series. All he's doing is taking the concept of transforming robots and creating his own entity out of it, with some vague references to the Transformers series.

An understandable strategy. Most of the best ones are Autobots anyway when it comes to classics. You'll miss out on Ramjet though.

Well actually I am just buying the characters I like which is pretty much all of the autobots.

I am really looking forward to grimlock's release.

You don't like Starscream?

:( :( :(

I don't normally talk like this but I am more then willing to say the movie Starscream can lick my butt hole.

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YEEEARGIN!!!!!!!!!!!

Will anyone else attempt to fill his shoes?

What'd he say his name was?

Galvatron.

His design is one of my favorites, I really hope they'll make that extended list of Classics toys at some point so we'll get a cool version of him. The Energon one is close, but a more exact one would still be nice.

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I thought Starscream was an F-22 Raptor in the movie?

I thought Starscream was an F-22 Raptor in the movie?

The picture Atom posted has nothing to do with the actual movie

I know, had to look at the previous page posts.
I agree, Starscream's robot mode blows.
As for Megatron, didn't they base him on Galvatron ie: Howitzer Cannon and not a 357.

:rolleyes:
Well Sorry fanboy*jk*!!!
A P38
Sheesh, I haven't seen Transformers in a long time

Make one mistake, and they're jumping all over you!

I thought I saw Scorponok in the trailer, but everything was a fast glimpse, so I'll just wait for the movie to come out before making any final judgements. I enjoyed all of Bay's films and I know he won't dissapoint. Just have faith......

Tempyst you did indeed see their crazy ass interpretation of Scorponok.









Too bad these aren't official releases :( The guy that makes these sells them on eBay and they've gone for up to 400 bucks each. Absolutely nuts. Guy's fallen into a crazy way of making money.

You don't like Starscream?

:( :( :(

Not really. :(

Penguin why

http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1552462/20070214/story.jhtml

Michael Bay interview with MTV

I'll sum up with this one question:

MTV: Do you feel like you made this giant film your own? Does it still feel personal to you?

Bay: Oh, come on. It's not personal. This is popcorn.

hahaha. Oh, Michael Bay, how I detest everything you touch.

Those customs are awesome though. :O

Yeah they are, I wish I was that good with customizing, especially so I could make hot monies like that guy. I don't know if I'd feel right about selling them for so much though, I doubt they cost him anywhere near that to make. 100 bucks or so potentially when you consider the cost of the parts and paint, but certainly nowhere near 400.

That picture is fucking brilliant, Ktulu.

The Melancholy of Transformers Classics :D

They're just making the toys that much better every time. I actually look back and get sick of the old toys I grew up with. Omega Supreme, Ultra Magnus, Blaster, Starscream, etc: You're playing with a freakin' statue! No articulation except for the arms. WOWWWW! (Yes, I know these were early designs and all, but come on...) *sigh*

I love the old toys for what they are. I think it's unfair to compare them to the standard of today's toys, they should be compared to what was out at the time, and in that regard they hold up incredibly well. It wasn't always about fancy engineering and insane points of articulation, it was more about imagination, the fun of building things and putting stickers on yourself, etc.

Japanese Goodness:







American crap:





Diarrhea Bumblebee!

Revoltech Megs looks better than the Optimus, from that picture. I'd like to see better ones.

The funny thing about those is that the prototypes surfaced in 2004 and until recently no one ever thought they'd be made. A really cool Energon Prime one was shown back then too, maybe he'll also be made. It looked like the cartoon model rather than the fat ass toy design.

I love the old toys for what they are. I think it's unfair to compare them to the standard of today's toys, they should be compared to what was out at the time, and in that regard they hold up incredibly well. It wasn't always about fancy engineering and insane points of articulation, it was more about imagination, the fun of building things and putting stickers on yourself, etc.Totally Agree.
Like G.I. Joes, Even though the ones I collected were the 2nd Generation (puny 5 inch figures), I think they're way more awesome than the ones that are out now. The one figure I truly miss, is my sun color change Zartan figure (I lost it inside an exposed fence pipe. I think it's still there, all rusted and moldy!).:sad: :puppydog:

Way smaller than I thought.

what :o

^^ I don't get it.

Fan made WST Arcee & Paradron Medic

Ktulu! Was there ever an actual Arcee toy? I didn't think there was, til' I saw this..

It's not actually G1 Arcee, but it's meant to homage her. Closest thing to a real G1 Arcee that has ever been made.

It's from one of the 90s lines you're so adamantly opposed to. :P

Energon Arcee is a good figure with the exception of the energon star port sticking right out of her stomach.





Real Gear Laserbeakish toy



Eeee, those arms :( :( :(



About the same size as Roddy, perhaps an inch/half an inch shorter



Chest opens, that's kind of cool. Engrish :D







So close to being a great toy :(









These are custom made, pretty good!

New Revoltech Megatron images:











He has a Jet Jaguar face



Am I the only one that sees it? Anyway, he's still pretty spiffy

Heroes Voice Actor News: Apparently Tom Kenny is going to be Starscream. He's pretty big in the voice acting world, but if you're unfamiliar with him his most famous work has been as the voice of The Mayor/The Narrator on the Powerpuff Girls, and even more so, the voice of Spongebob Squarepants. Aside from the voice stuff, he was also a contributor on the Mr. Show w/ Bob and David program on HBO.

I can see what you're getting at with the Jet Jaguar thing, actually!

I don't like him afterall. =( Same problem as the Optimus design, I think, too much in that exaggerated DW style. Shame. Although it's not like I ever would have bought one anyway.

And yeah, those Magnus pictures just make me that much more bitter about it. That one with him trying to open the Matrix made me roffle though.

Well they were designed back when Dreamwave was still going and popular so it's no surprise they look that way, even the numbered G1 reissues over there were using DreamWave art for the packaging for a good while.

I just hope the Energon Prime gets released, it was really cool looking, I'll see if I can track down a picture of the proto.

Here it is. Much more like the animation model than the Takara/Hasbro mainline version. This picture first surfaced in 2004 and they're only just now coming out. I figured they never would!

Well it definitely looks better than the fat version, that's for sure.

I'd rather it was the Armada version though.

The Japanese Gen 1 versions look cool. but I hate the anime Transformers.

lol ktulu you guys are all GOOFS

LOL GOKUSGIRL LOL



Laaaawl



Frenzy/Rumble ear buds

LOL GOKUSGIRL LOL



Laaaawl



Frenzy/Rumble ear buds

LMAO!!!

that reminds me,
back in Elementary (many, Many, MANY years ago, I forgot what grade), there was this kid that went as Optimus, It was a kick ass costume, what was even more amazing, was the fact that it was made of painted cardboard boxes. He even transformed (he crouched and put his head inside the chest piece)!

Customizers love Ultra Magnus

AND I LOVE CHEAP CUTE COLLECTIBLES









I have some of the Star Wars "Galactic Heroes" and Marvel "Super Hero Squad" sets that these are in the style of and they're pretty neat. They're rather cheap for a 2 pack and they have a lot of charm. I may actually get these when they're out. I prefer these to the Titaniums, at least the silly proportions are intentional here :o

I'm definetly gonna collect those, hopefully they come out with more, especially my favorite identical twins, the Junkacons (not sure about the name). I doubt it though, 'cause they only came out in a small scene in the movie, where the autobots are stranded on the junk planet. They're both motorcycles, and switch off as rider/cycle when the other falls off.

im a goof lol

Vastalis I really doubt they'd make those Junkions for that figurine line, sorry to say.

As for more being produced other than the ones pictured though, you can bet your life on it. I'm sure there will be multiple waves.

According to Michael Bay, supposedly, we'll know who they're casting for Megatron's voice in the movie soon.

Those are awesome. Are those coming out in America?

:o

Do you mean the cutesy little guys?

Vastalis I really doubt they'd make those Junkions for that figurine line, sorry to say.

As for more being produced other than the ones pictured though, you can bet your life on it. I'm sure there will be multiple waves.

According to Michael Bay, supposedly, we'll know who they're casting for Megatron's voice in the movie soon.

David Kaye I hope.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a243/HostedByChrist/SMPrime.gif

This looks like every music video from 1983-1987

thanks ktulu im sorry about asking again i didnt read the other posts im new to forums

No problem gokusgirl

G1 Inferno loses his voice :( (http://www.newsfromme.com/archives/2007_02_22.html#012979)

Let's talk about Transformers, more liek Ktulu posts 1 million pictures of toys cos a total nerd thread

why would you want transformers that turn into shoes?

So you can wear them init.

they are clearly plastic

Though still wear them.

Progress

Lookin swell

The purple gun is a nice touch.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a243/HostedByChrist/apr2007-5.jpgLMAO!!!
What's next, Transformable odoreaters! Better yet, transformable insoles

Transformers that change into tampons?

Progress

Lookin swell

I'd hit that.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpszCh6rtiY&NR

The "automorphing technology" demo. Underwhelming to say the least.

HAHA! I want this on my wall! I was watching scrubs right now and they had this episode.
http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=5834&mode=flat

good lord, thats all kinds of win.

The mix of current comic art and old PM Prime packaging art was kind of weird to me

still though, would you say no to having that on your wall?_?

In other news, i am currently re-watching G1. its every bit as 1337 as i remember, its also made me appreciate Megs an awful lot more.

poor Bumblebee gets smashed around a lot ; ;

In that arrangement with those particular pieces mixed together, yep :(

HAHA! I want this on my wall! I was watching scrubs right now and they had this episode.
http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=5834&mode=flat

Haha

Carla: "Is that big, ugly one shooting into the crib".
Turk: "Ah, baby thats Optimus Prime and I don't think he'd appreciate being called "the big ugly one"".
J.D: "No he wouldn't"

lmao, was watchin' that a few days ago.

See more here (http://fantofan.jp/news/event/won-fes-win2007/report.htm)

I love this thread.

That Bazooka wins.

its not a bazooka.

Fusion cannon innit

Ok then Fusion cannon wins.

Oh man, I wouldn't even bother calling that a Masterpiece.

Nice details and articulation, definite improvement over the original figure that's for sure.

The head looks better on the package :(

my favorite part of the whole movie is "this is the end of the road galvatron" whats your favorite part

Even though there's a ton of things I wish were different throughout the whole movie, this section especially, from the attack on Ironhide's shuttle up to Starscream's death are my favorite parts. One of my favorite shots is the Dinobots flying out of Prime's shuttle down to battle Devastator.

http://www.idwpublishing.com/news/tf-na.shtml

"New Avengers/Transformers Comic

New event pairs Super Heroes with the Robots in Disguise

Marvel and IDW team up for new action smash-up!

Just announced! Marvel's NEW AVENGERS will be meeting up with HASBRO's TRANSFORMERS in a new comic event sure to capture the imagination and hearts of new and old action fans alike. More news is coming in daily, but the broad strokes have Captain America, Iron Man, Spider-Man and Wolverine matched up with the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS! "

^^^ Sounds Awesome.

What is that ktulu?

A huge ass Snarl toy of course

Not bad, not bad at all..I tell ya, it just gets better and better....

WHAT ARE YOU ON ABOUT

Cyclonus Custom now finished (http://jizaitoys.seesaa.net/article/34609766.html)

Wheelie finished? ()





Classics Rodimus works incredibly well as Sideswipe

the worst scene for me is optimus' death i cant watch that part
by the way you all are goofs lol
ktulu you are really cool

Laffo

LOL

What, no Decepticons shoes?

cool shoes.

need black ones though.

I think they're fugly

go optimus i mean rodimus lol

im a big goof lol

Don't double post. It's annoying. If you want to add to the last thing you said, edit your previous post.

Picked these guys up at Target for $17 each, found them hidden in a pile of clearance stuff.

Yay! I stopped by Toys Us today on a whim and I found Titanium Rodimus Prime! Yay me!

So should I open it?

Unless you intend to sell it later, open it.



Need this guy still :(





THS02 Convoy and his G1 collection sexpot

HAHAHA...

btw, I opened it.

Good for you Peppy, post pictograms

THS02 Convoy and his G1 collection sexpot

God damn, thats awesome! *uses as desktop background*

I couldn't think of a caption for this one.

I couldn't think of a caption for this one.


Dude on the right: Hey Optimus [inset dude on the lefts name] is gonna scare you.
Dude on the left: Shhh!

was gonna put captions in the pic but couldn't work out how (man I'm bored).

Classics Roddy: She wore the same thing as me!

PS3 http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a202/nine_fenrir/robot%20faces/16x16_robot-surprised.gif

Anyone know when the movie comes out in Australia?

The movie comes out July 2nd in Australia. IMDB.com is your friend.

Was coming to post that picture Mark. Damn you for getting up earlier than me.

The movie comes out July 2nd in Australia.

Oh, shit, I thought it was sooner. Thanks.


IMDB.com is your friend.

Well, it is now.

Why'd you think it was sooner? The expected release has always been early July, the 4th for the US specifically.

I...don't...know. Yeah, really have no idea why I thought that.
Anyways, IMBD.com: Bookmarked. Thanks for that.

Also; that Transformers the game pic looks like a hoax, I'm gonna go to ign.com and check it out to be sure though... ugh, 6:24 am, I'll check it out tomorrow.

to me the original is still the best i'm not looking forward to the new one it will never be the same

The movie comes out July 2nd in Australia. IMDB.com is your friend.

Was coming to post that picture Mark. Damn you for getting up earlier than me.

Well, I really didn't wake up early, I just didn't go to sleep till really late. http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a202/nine_fenrir/robot%20faces/16x16_robot-wink.gif

Classics Rod with opening canopy. Holla.

Here (http://www.tfans.com/talk/index.php?showtopic=56008) you can find tips from the first guy to do this if you'd like to do the same.

Seibertron.com has a gallery of Wreckage from the movie toy line.



The rest here. (http://seibertron.com/toys/gallery.php?id=1116&size=0&start=0)

He has a bit more of a "Transformers" feel in robot mode than some of the rest to these eyes, like something they might have released in the Energon line, but that could just be me. Perhaps it's just the head, much more standard Transformers style than some of the crazy shit atop the shoulders of the rest of them.



THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU LET YOUR TOYS SIT IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT TOO LONG

Well, I do have an extra Hotrod. But I was thinking of giving it a movie, hot pink paint job. Now I don't know which one I want.

Combine the two ideas, of course. I suggest you read some tutorials from the guys who are pros at customizing before painting, there are certain kinds you should use and certain steps you need to take to ensure it comes out right. Some paint will just cake up the toy and others will look unpleasantly glossy amongst other potential problems. I'll give you links if you desire.

http://www.idwpublishing.com/newreleases.shtml

Preview of the TF Movie prequel comic

LMAO!!!!!

fao ktulu

got the window/fin/backpack part off cl roddy

The black interior part wont separate from the window.

I think it's glued.

Tips? (I am undecided on if I want to do the mod yet so no dremel or anything)

EDIT:

Also Mark, be sure to tell me how your mod goes.

Did you take the screw on the bottom out already?

(http://tfmaster.com/gallery_kb0239.php)

Click the pictorgram if you want to see more

Mini-Mates style Transformers

Did you take the screw on the bottom out already?

I took the screw that screws the backpack to his back and allows it to turn out.

AND

The little one on the underside (in the black plastic).

to me the original is still the best i'm not looking forward to the new one it will never be the same

I hear you there. the only that sucked about the origanal is that optimus died.

I've been waiting to show you guys this for a while now, but it's coming along well enough at this point that I feel I should. Quite a cool scratch build, I think it's going to turn out marvelous. It's such an ambitious project, the fact that he's pulling it off this well so far is amazing. You can track the progress up till now, and see pictures of a lot of the other parts, in this thread:

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showthread.php?t=116414

I've been waiting to show you guys this for a while now, but it's coming along well enough at this point that I feel I should. Quite a cool scratch build, I think it's going to turn out marvelous. It's such an ambitious project, the fact that he's pulling it off this well so far is amazing. You can track the progress up till now, and see pictures of a lot of the other parts, in this thread:

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showthread.php?t=116414

I saw him earlier.

He's huge and I want. ^_^

There's also thissssss

Packaging for the movie line is really nice, almost makes me want to get them to at least keep in package despite hating most of the designs :( Damn you temptation

are all the decepticons so.... gray?

Not exactly, but they are all fairly subdued in color, nothing too flashy: Megatron is silver, Starscream is grey/tan, Barricade is black/purple, Brawl is army green, Bonecrusher is yellow/brown/tan, and Blackout is gunmetal/black

i think i just puked :(

Starscream is really my least favorite design from the movie, a shame for such a great character. At least the plane is cool.

its just, so fucking bland and dull. the actual plane design is fine, as you say, but its about as intresting as a piece of celery.

Here's an interesting picture, an early shot of what was to be the second series of Transformers toys, a few first series guys thrown in. Notice anything odd?

How about these guys?


This one is a completely different shot than the one above





Anything off about Starscream, Thundercracker, and Skywarp maybe?

Then, it turns out they actually had official artwork:





The names beside them indicate these were what Ramjet, Thrust, and Dirge were originally going to look like. Barely different than the first wave of seekers aside from the wings. That would've been totally odd. A really strange thing about these to me is that you can even see other officially released bots beside them, including Menasor, worthy of noting since he didn't even come out until 1986 and these drawings were before the 1985 series. Pretty interesting.

Then if you look at the original picture, you'll notice some other stuff, like a white Powerglide, blue Cosmos, and red Beachcomber. Really makes you wonder just how long all the stuff was in development back then, and how many changes were made. Don't forget that yellow Grapple look alike "Hauler" from the first few cartoon episodes that completely vanished. There must be tons of weird little things like this.

Found this stuff at tf-1.com, pretty cool stuff on there.

daaaaamn..

wish i saved my toys back then...but on the topic side,i glad that they got the original guy to do primes voice again.it's like,its not transformers if you dont hear
his voice.i didnt like the new ones though...its more anime-ey for me.i got used to the classic designs.but the movie looks like a good one.cant wait!!


Been a game since,been a gamer still...

Official movie Prime bio:

"For thousands of years, OPTIMUS PRIME and his AUTOBOTS have traveled through space in search of the Allspark. For all that time, the AUTOBOT leader has held one goal in mind – to protect the universe from the evil of MEGATRON. For this massive, metal warrior, nothing is more important than freedom; he will sacrifice all for its preservation. He has fought for centuries, modifying his body into an unstoppable war machine, preparing for that day he knows is coming when he and MEGATRON meet for one final battle!"

You're all bastards for ignoring the awesome G1 prototype post :(

Movie's first cut was rated R:

"According to Shia LaBoeuf via IESB.net a cut of the film went to the MPAA and came back with a rated R attached, not because of sex or language, but because of intense action and violence. Shia goes on to say that Steven Spielberg went to them and argued his point resulting in it getting knocked down to PG-13."

Could be BS though to put more "not a kids movie" spin on the thing.

In TFW's kitbash/customs forum there was a thread where a guy was wondering what figure could possibly make a good custom Kup to possibly fit in with the Classics figures. After some of us dismissed a few ideas, a couple of guys suddenly seemed hell bent on using Energon Snow Cat (). For me that just doesn't work, and after a lot of thinking I decided on this:





What do you guys think?

I think it works alright. It's slightly more buff than I would want a Kup to be ideally, as he looks too "in his prime" so to speak (I know, yuk yuk.) I certainly can't think of anything better. Kup has a really weird alt mode so there's not that much you can use.

That WW Prime is the only current toy that has a slightly similar vehicle mode to Kup's that I can think of, and while the robot mode is certainly too bulky it still looks like a fair upgrade I think.

Anyway thanks for replying to the thread, it's been lame lately, not much discussion, same as the board in general.

There's a rumor floating around about Will Smith trying out for Jazz in the coming movie :o

yeah, I've really just not been around to actually post interesting stuff in here. =(

Welcome back, TK. You SOB, I've wondered where you've been, having us all worried about you. http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a202/nine_fenrir/robot%20faces/16x16_robot-tongue.gif But yeah, I'm not big on discussions so in no way have I made a good "makeshift TK" with Ktulu.

Anyway, I'm kinda liking that Kup. Personally, alt mode makes a better Kup then Optimus. I'm now starting to frown apon my WW Optimus.

It's definitely a better Kup alt mode than anything else I can think of.

Why, oh why Hasbro, did you never make a classics Kup. =(

a classics kup would rock

From the movie guys we need a working Arcee, they have the means to engineer it right these days, Kup, and Cyclonus. Would like to see a cool Galvatron too but the others deserve it more what with Energon Galvatron being fairly close to G1 aside from the giant wings and gunship vehicle mode.

It's lame but seeing this thread and the forum itself go into a huge lull has gotten me down, as my real life friends no longer cared about me once I got back home and so it's like...giant sadface time

More deaths, popular TF customizer TFMaster has passed away from a heart attack :(

Dude was only 31 and is leaving behind a wife and kid. Pretty crummy.

If you'd like, lots of movie Starscream toy pictures here:

http://www.actoys.net/bbs/read.php?tid=168502
http://www.actoys.net/bbs/read.php?tid=168505

More deaths, popular TF customizer TFMaster has passed away from a heart attack :(

Dude was only 31 and is leaving behind a wife and kid. Pretty crummy.

If you'd like, lots of movie Starscream toy pictures here:

http://www.actoys.net/bbs/read.php?tid=168502
http://www.actoys.net/bbs/read.php?tid=168505

;-;

No more awesome customs. ;-;

Nah there'll be plenty, but he was still a really positive member of the community what with running Transtopia and modding at Seibertron.com, very friendly guy and did a lot to popularize the whole kitbashing thing. He'll be missed for sure.

Oh man, he was the guy who ran transtopia?

sucks. =(

This (http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=142084350&albumID=0&imageID=3385476) is apparently from Shia Labeouf's Myspace. Don't know if it's his profile for real or not.

Very interesting, a current picture of Welker and Cullen together.

wow, thats cool.

also, ive been re-watching G1 lately. nostalgia ftw. Welker is getting pretty old D:

His voice is still in good shape though, isn't changing like crazy like Mel Blanc's did when he started getting older.

Animation errors and ignoring large groups of characters left and ride aside, G1 was a decent show, the acting was great and the dialogue/stories weren't pure throw away shit, the writers actually tried

the bad animation is what makes it so watchable ^___^

also, its lol how much Bumblebee gets beat up. the little guy always gets the hardest time. lawl.

watching it back has made me appreciate what a superb villian Megs really was also.

Surprising, usually people just bitch at how the Decepticons ran away so much. There were pretty strict policies back then about violence and bad guys not winning etc though, the writers were pretty tied down about that.

i dunno, if his men weren't such bumbling morons, Megs would wipe out the Autobots. he's quite the genius. also, the Autobots are pretty boring. all cars, and apart from a few of them, they have no personalities whatsoever.

They do but the cartoon didn't make room for much of that. Bios on the toys and their appearances in the comics showed them a bit more fleshed out.

DOUBLE UP



New recruits



My pimps



My crew







I love when Hasbro gets original.

I left out midget Optimus and Megs, lolz

Here's my collection. FTW!

Lols you're the shit

You know, I always dreamt of making it big in music or something just so I could be on MTV Cribs and turn around some corner saying "lemme show you my rides son" and just have a shit load of transformers in vehicle mode on the pavement sexpot

The only reason to make the mainstream imo

LMAO!

I've been thinking that for at least 7 or 8 years now, however old that show is.



I think if you go to Hell, this guy is the first thing there to greet you

He does look like he may have been spawned from a ford motors factory machine that made love to Lucifer himself.

Woo! Night on the town w/ Barricade

Wow, he has a really nice form. Nice. *nods*

I've been thinking that for at least 7 or 8 years now, however old that show is.



I think if you go to Hell, this guy is the first thing there to greet you

Good. That way Michael Bay will be extra sorry when he shows up.

Hey, look who's coming out of the pool. Also, another nice pic of My Lil' Pony for Ndi.

Ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-changes



Lawls, I need these

rofl

It's pretty interesting how different Ironhide looks above from the trailer, I wonder if the trailer bot was intentional to make it seem to be a more frightening scene or something, it was much more skeletal and had red eyes.

Anyway, I love how they have faction symbols right over the crotch on those pants :D

http://computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=159978

Apparently the TF Movie game is crummy. Expected if so, most movie games are pretty shoddy.

Apparently the TF Movie game is crummy. Expected if so, most movie games are pretty shoddy.

I donno, the original Batman game for the NES was pretty kick ass. I still play it.

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/transformersmovie/news.html?sid=6167491

Gamespot's review of an early demo, there they seem to think it has promise

Also, finally found a Tit Roddy:

I bet my Rodimus can beat up your Rodimus. http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a202/nine_fenrir/robot%20faces/16x16_robot-tongue.gif

Where'd you find it, Ktulu? I will look wherever it was, but I doubt I'll find one. =/

god i hate you guys for being able to get this stuff :(

I wish you could hate me for being able to get a Titanium Rodimus. >=/

TK, you didn't know I found one too? I posted mine a few pages back. http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a202/nine_fenrir/robot%20faces/16x16_robot-wink.gif

Also, I went to target today to find those pajama pants - NOTHING http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a202/nine_fenrir/robot%20faces/16x16_robot-mad.gif. Questions is, do I want to travel to the other 5 targets in Fresno to find them.

Optimus looks fucking awesome in those pics, posted by Ktulu.

TK I got mine at Wal-Mart. There was only one, I thought in the store if they had two I'd pick it up to see if you'd want it. If I see another I'll grab it for you.

I wasn't as impressed with him as I thought I would be, I had told myself I wasn't going to be buying anything for a little while since I can barely afford it since I have a lot of college related financial things to take care of, but when I saw that in the store I felt like it was a must buy. I feel like maybe I could have just left it there really. I still like it, but it's not as exciting to me as I thought it would be. Probably just buyer's remorse more than anything, especially due to being nearly broke with major financial difficulties with school :o

Hmm. I'll try Wal-Mart. The Wal-Marts around here tend to have really bad TF selections though. =/

Let me ask you, do you really want one bad enough to have to pay shipping if you can't find one locally?

I'd also hate for you to pay for one from someone else, pay the extra for shipping, then finally see it in a store.

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=7039

The division of Sony releasing the G1 DVDs is going under, so the DVDs might not happen. It's possible they'll simply be released by another division of Sony, but no word on that yet.

Mirage shows Rodimus a new stretching regiment to help keep his new bulkier body nimble:


(Yes, Roddy did this on his own)

GINYU!!!!



...something's gone horribly wrong