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  • 2024-10-10 3:40 pm by Unicron.com
    Another Transformers X project has been revealed; this time is with Naruto!

    I think fans around the world are either for or against this one; I'm not a Naruto fan, but these look incredible and it's interesting to see what parts and pieces were reused and which parts look to be new.

    Up for grabs on multiple sites!
  • 2024-10-10 6:27 am by Unicron.com
    Erik here from ToyRobot Magazine!

    It's been a while since I've had chance to do a write up, so buckle up and let's take a look at the legendary GoBots Monsterous! I apologize for the poor pictures, I do not have the room at the moment to set up a proper "photo booth".

    GoBots may get a lot of hate, but any true robot fan will tell you that this line has stood the test of time and often had incredible transformation for their size. Their storied history goes back to the Machine Robo line in Japan and their goal of creating small and affordable transforming robots for the public.

    That series had a very different cartoon (or anime) than what was presented to the rest of the world. It featured incredible animation, a decent story, and some pretty awesome battle scenes.

    What puts a cloud over the GoBots for most was the terribly childish Hanna-Barbera Cartoon and Tonka's way of handling the toys. They felt the cartoon was far too violent for America and instead of looking forward at upcoming cartoon trends of the early 1980s, they opted for safer concepts from the 1970s.

    In Japan many figures had rather unimaginative names: Bike Robo, Forklift Robo, Double-Decker Bus Robo; you get the idea. However, a few unique names did exist as well: Casmodon, Falgos, and Zarios; these were often for non-earth vehicles. Tonka, rightfully, thought these name would not work well and instead came up with new names. Unfortunately, this would be done in such a over the top way it helped kill the line out of the gate. Cy-Kill (a motorcycle), Scooter (a scooter), Spay-C (a space shuttle, and Tux (a limo). These on-the-nose names, coupled with a cartoon that felt too childish even for children is the true stain on the GoBots.

    The toys however, remained more or less the same as their Japanese counterparts minus some paint applications. These were very small in size, well engineered, and far cheaper at retail than their Transformers rivals. Also, again, it has to be mentioned that Gobots beat Transformers to market.

    With the micro lesson done, off to the races with what has to be one of the best looking sets of figure ever released for the GoBot line.

    Monsterous is one of the very few combiner robots in the line and comprised of six individual figures and was the antithesis of the combiner Puzzler. The team consists of Fangs, Fright Face, Gore Jaw, Heart Attack, South Claw, and Weird Wing. Each figure was sold individually and there was also a very rare box set with all six figures. All the figures are roughly the same size (aprx 4" or 10cm) and are made from metal and plastic, making them solid and hefty in design.

    Each bot transforms into a crazy looking spaceship and these bots feature some of the best overall detailing of any GoBots ever made. Every little bit feels like it has a purpose of design and they were made to feel creepy and menacing.

    Fangs forms a leg for the combiner and is tan in color. His spaceship mode is stiff looking but has a great sci-fi feel to it. The robot mode is one of the least inventive of the team and is limited by his design to become a leg. His face seems uneventful into you really start looking at it. Multiple eyes surround what looks to be a long proboscis stretching down the length of his body.

    Fright Face is the leader of the team and forms the upper body of the combiner and is dark blue with accents of silver. In robot made is stunted in play value (as are all of these bots) and again, it's due to their design to become a combiner. He has a slight H. R. Giger look to him with conduits playing across his body and a black oval face that instills terror. His spaceship mode has a space-jet feel to it and may be one of the weaker looks of the team.

    Gore Jaw (what a great name) is light blue in color and forms the other leg for Monsterous. In robot mode his single red eye takes up half of his face while his fanged maw takes up the rest. Another nice accent is the red spikes on his shoulders as well as his
  • 2024-10-04 6:31 pm by Unicron.com
    It's a great movie. What fans have been wanting forever. A story in Cybertron with only Transformers.

    Don't miss out!!!!
  • 2024-10-04 5:22 pm by Unicron.com
    Who else is super excited for Haslab Omega Prime!?

    Check out this exclusive first look at an EP1 of Omega Prime aka God Fire Convoy!
  • 2024-10-04 1:01 am by Unicron.com
    Available for preorder now! Threezero does some truly great work 👏 Check out that finish! I love that this figure is able to be displayed as Orion or Optimus.

    "MDLX Optimus Prime/Orion Pax stands approximately 6 1/3 inches (16 cm) tall and has approximately 46 points of articulation. Accessories include an energon axe, two interchangeable heads (Orion Pax and Optimus Prime with battle mask), four pairs of interchangeable hands including relaxed, command, weapon holding, and fists!

    To recreate the mesmerizing changes in physique after receiving his cog of conversion, threezero's MDLX Optimus Prime/Orion Pax comes with two sets of chest and shoulder parts – all with threezero's top-notch metallic finishes, allowing for easy switching between the two forms. This highly poseable action figure is easily able to recreate memorable action scenes from the movie!

    MDLX is a smaller-scale action figure series created by threezero. With components consisting of special die-cast alloy alongside an engineering-grade plastics frame, the MDLX series perfectly demonstrates its high levels of articulation, playability, durability, and superior in-hand feel. All at a highly affordable price making them a must-have for all Transformers collectors.

    Add to your threezero collection and order your MDLX Transformers One Optimus Prime/Orion Pax today at TFSource!"

  • 2024-09-28 2:46 pm by Unicron.com
    #StudioSeries #TransformersOne Deluxe #OptimusPrime

    The toy is a solid figure, from the standpoint of articulation and screen (sculpt) accuracy. Transformation is fun, without being overly complicated. Truck mode is also a cool new take on Cybertronian alt-mode. Of course, the film won me over!

    My only gripes would be that I definitely want it to be bigger. He really needs to be Voyager/Leader scale to stand, significantly head-and-shoulders above other deluxe figures. Also, re: the deco. What’s there is passable, but by the time OP shows up in the film, he is shiny and glorious. Reds, silver and blue should be vac-metalized, or at least given a few layers of automotive paint to make it SHINE. For a first version of OP, I’ll take it for now, until something bigger (and I’m fine with more expensive) comes along!

    I’ve seen the film 3 times now and I enjoy it more with each successive viewing. Initial photo here alongside Yolo Park Orion Pax.

    Special thanks to @transformersofficial AND @transformersmovie #Hasbro for the #FreeProduct #RobotsInDisguise #Autobots #Decepticons #MTMTE #RID
  • 2024-09-26 5:05 am by Unicron.com
    Erik here (ToyRobot Magazine) with a short write-up today!

    In a rather strange collaboration, Transformers has teamed up with Core Nutritionals to create a series of products. The line will include three supplements (Allspark, Energon, and Proton), 2 shirts, and a shaker.

    Allspark, Protron, and the Shaker will each feature 3 different designs for 12 unique items.

    The supplements, and possibly the shaker (the website is a bit unclear), will include 1 random metal figure from the Jada Nano Metals line, technically making this a three-way collab.

    There are 32 figures to collect, all of which have been released before through Series 1-3 of the line.
  • 2024-09-21 2:40 pm by Unicron.com
    The best Generations G1 style Optimus Prime figure to date!

  • 2024-09-21 12:56 pm by Unicron.com
    Legendary Autobot Leaders! Which one of them is your favorite?

    Obviosly everyone loves Optimus Prime including myself but I'd have to say Rodimus Prime is my personal favorite. I enjoy how he is a flawed character that buckles under the massive weight of being in a position of leadership, trying to fill the shows of a seemingly near perfect predessor. Rodimus experiences a significant amount of character growth and development although handled poorly in the end.

    I think that it would have been alot better if Optimus returned in a more advisory role to Rodimus as opposed to completely replacing him as Autobot Supreme Commander.

    #Transformers
  • 2024-09-17 4:45 pm by Unicron.com
    #TransformersOne Red carpet premiere - New York, New York! Getting ready with the real stars of the show!
  • 2024-09-04 11:20 am by Unicron.com
    Happy Transformers Day, fellow fans! Thanks @Hasbro @transformersofficial for passing along and sharing info of the upcoming Transformers One Studio Series Bumblebee

    TRANSFORMERS STUDIO SERIES DELUXE CLASS TRANSFORMERS ONE BUMBLEBEE (B-127)
    (HASBRO | Ages 8 and Up | Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 | Available: Spring 2025)
    Download high-res images at the LINK HERE
    Bring the epic action of the TRANSFORMERS movies from the big screen into your collection with the
    TRANSFORMERS Studio Series Deluxe Class Bumblebee (B-127) action figure! Inspired by the
    TRANSFORMERS ONE film, this 4.5-inch figure converts between robot and Cybertronian car mode in 18
    steps. Features articulated heads, arms, and legs for action poses and comes with 2 Energon knives, 2
    forearm blasters, and 1 blaster accessory. The forearm blasters and knives can attach to each other to
    create "knife hands" for Bumblebee (B-127). Look for more TRANSFORMERS Studio Series collectible
    figures to build a movie-inspired collection (each sold separately, subject to availability). Available for
    pre-order on TRANSFORMERS DAY, September 17 at 1PM EST on Hasbro Pulse and participating
    retailers.
  • 2024-09-03 9:36 pm by Unicron.com
    It’s time to cast your vote for the TRANSFORMERS 2024 Hall of Fame! Pick your choices today…!

    Categories include:

    ● Favorite of the 13 Primes

    ● Legacy: United Toy of the Year

    ● Studio Series Toy of the Year

    ● Exclusives Toy of the Year

    Voting will be open until Monday, September 9th at 11:59PM ET. We encourage you to share this with your readers to find out who will be this year’s inductees.

  • 2024-09-02 1:14 pm by Unicron.com
    Generations Selects Piranacon with Kingdom Galvatron via YellaWolf Studios Product Photography
  • 2024-08-26 6:07 pm by Unicron.com
    Transformers Studio Series 86 Leader Class Springer

    After the magnificence that is Siege Springer was added to my collection, I felt like we wouldn't be getting another G1 style Springer for a very, very, very long time. To me Siege Springer was great and besides maybe a clean version, I didn't see any need for another G1 Springer....but then there was 86 Springer who is better even if just by a little bit.

    SS86 Springer shares alot with Siege Springer but there's also a few new molds, new parts, more filled in and of course the accessories. The articulation is the same(great), transformation is mostly the same(fun) but even more G1. This new Springer is even closer to screen accurate so where as Siege was great, this one takes it even further.

    I love the inclusion of the missle from that iconic scene, it would be cool if they also made the catapult and gave it a unique robot mode.

    I personally have Siege Springer on the Cybertron alt mode / pre Earth Shelf and 86 Springer on my post Cybertron shelf, there's a place for both in my personal opinion but what about you? How do you feel about SS86 Springer? Is this a figure that you'd like to add to your collection?

    Amazon: https://amzn.to/3YV9RMJ

    EntertainmentEarth: https://ee.toys/39XIJS

    TFSource: https://tfsource.com/hasbro-transformers/86-30-autobot-springer-leader-class-transformers-studio-series-transformers-the-movie-86/

    #Transformers #StudioSeries86
  • 2024-08-26 6:05 am by Unicron.com
    Erik with TRM and what a great day to bring y'all some news!

    In what might be one of the greatest announcements in Transformers history (yes, I'll dare go that far), Takara Tomy has announced a new crossover series with T-Spark Synergenex. They just released a great video (link below). This new crossover series is coming out of the gate fast with several incredible items coming later this year and into 2025.

    * Transformers/Diaclone/Zoids, Shield D Prime. This Zoids Liger can transform into Optimus Prime as well as be piloted by a modern Diaclone driver, making this compatible with their incredible line of toys. After 40+ years, Convoy will have a Diaclone Driver again!

    * A double offering of Godzilla/Transformers crossovers. First is Optimus Prime Type 3 MFS-3 Kiryu (an homage to the 2000s era Mechagodzilla and a Laser Optimus repaint); and Megatron Type Godzilla (a Grimlock repaint). Since Transformers and Godzilla are my two fave things in this universe, I'm bouncing off the wall with excitement.

    * Next was a silhouette of an upcoming Transformers/Macross 7 figure. Most likely another Prime as this seems to be the trend here.

    * the final announcement was a "coming soon" for a Transformers/Monster Hunter figure. Your guess is as good as mine as there are a LOT of options here.

    Going into Non-Transformers news covered in the same video, Zoids are back with some new crossovers as well!

    * A double offering of Zoids/Spider-Man Spider mechs that can be ridden by action figures. One will be in the classic red and blue color scheme, while the other will honor the Black Suit design. These will be the same toy overall, just repainted.

    * Another "coming soon" offering was a Zoids/Monster Hunter project. Again, who knows what this will be?

    * The final announcement, "coming soon" is a Zoids/Patlabor. This will no doubt be a highly sought-after toy as Patlabor remains one of the all-time classics.

    https://youtu.be/CUWB2iakKcA
  • 2024-08-25 5:45 pm by Unicron.com
    In the "I can't believe that happened" category, my father recently found this Transformers Hide & Play tent at a local thrift store for $3! I'm over the moon as this will be my second copy of this tent (my other one has a rough box) so this will allow me to eventually display one with the box and one fully put together; again...when I have the space!

    This play tent is gorgeous and made from a pretty durable silk/nylon material and the colors and design are bright and vibrant. I never had a play tent like this as a kid but luckily, my wife did. So we took some time tonight and put it together for some pictures.

    So many characters are on this: Grimlock, Prowl, Bumblebee, Whirl, Mirage, Sunstreaker, Trailbreaker, Smokescreen, Soundwave, Laserbeak (or maybe Buzzsaw), and some hilarious-looking Insecticons.

    If I had this as a kid I think it would have been one of my most loved items; I know I treasured my Transformers and Star Wars sheets back in the day just because of their cool designs, so this would have been way up there.

    Transformers artifacts from the 1980s are getting hard to find, and to have found one nearly 40 years later in near-perfect shape is a nice surprise. Big thank you to the man, my dad, Doug!

    ---Erik
    ToyRobot Magazine
  • 2024-08-24 7:47 pm by Unicron.com
    Masterpiece-scaled figures, courtesy YellaWolf Studios Product Photography
  • 2024-08-19 7:23 pm by Unicron.com
    Legends scaled 1986 Autobots, courtesy YellaWolf Studios Product Photography
  • 2020-02-06 5:58 pm by Sabrblade
    It's official. Transformers and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic are having their first full-blown crossover in IDW's new graphic novel Transformers/My Little Pony: Friendship in Disguise! Written by Ian Flynn and James Asmus, illustrated by Tony Fleecs and Jack Lawrence, and set for release on November 3, 2020, Equestria Daily reports the following description this 96-page graphic novel:

    Ponies, Autobots, and Decepticons mix it up in this graphic novel mashup!

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

    Plus Spike and Grimlock; Pinkie Pie, Gauge, and Shockwave; Fluttershy, Discord, and Soundwave; Rainbow Dash and Windblade; and Optimus Prime and Twilight Sparkle all team up for more adventures.

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  • 2020-02-05 2:54 am by Sabrblade
    Hot off the heels of the announcement of BotCon's returning in 2021 under the new management of BC Productions (an all new company run by such BotCon veterans as Karl Hartman, Andrew Hall, Mike Tinnel, and more, created for the specific purpose of acquiring the rights to BotCon from Fun Publications) comes a few updates regarding this year's RoboCon, which has been carrying BotCon's torch in the meantime.

    Namely, RoboCon 2020 will be held on June 5-6 at the Galt House in Louisville, KY, the very same hotel that played host to the last official BotCon in 2016. Registration has also gone live, with two registration packages available this year. The standard registration package for this year is a remarkably affordable $25.00! The second option, meanwhile, is a special "BotCon 2021 Pre-Party Exclusive Pack" that features access to a special Friday night party celebrating the next year's return of BotCon, an exclusive BotCon convention T-shirt featuring a "Neo-Classic" BotCon logo, a special vintage BotCon logo themed lanyard, and best of all, a 144-page Ultimate BotCon Product Guide Volume 1 w/ Exclusive convention cover, limited to 300 pieces. That one is priced at $98.00 (more than previous RoboCons but far less than any Fun Pub BotCons ever were).
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  • 2020-02-03 5:56 pm by Sabrblade
    For the past few days, suspicious activity has been going on at the late BotCon.com with the site undergoing some sort of reconstruction. Now, the site has been relaunched with a new makeover and the announcement that BotCon, the once official Transformers convention, is coming back under the new management of BC Productions, for the Summer of 2021!

    This news comes formally from Karl Hartman, one of the original organizers of the con who helped in its creation back in 1994 and continued to help run it from 1996 to 2002. Allspark.com has posted the full announcement from Hartman, which can be read below:
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  • 2019-09-19 10:30 pm by Sabrblade
    On August 17, 2019, UK fan convention TFNation played host to a most momentous occasion in which Transformers Animated story editor Marty Isenberg presented a scripted performance of the original story treatment outline for what would have been the three-part season 4 premiere of Transformers Animated had it been greenlit for a fourth season.

    Titled "Trial of Megatron" (as opposed to The AllSpark Almanac II, The Complete AllSpark Almanac, and Issue #71 of the TCC Magazine titling it "The Trial of Megatron"), the outline for this three-parter was presented not as a live script reading done in the style of those performed at BotCons of years past, but was instead presented with pre-recorded dialogue acted by almost the entire Animated voice cast (only Tara Strong and Judd Nelson were absent, with their respective roles of Sari Sumdac and Rodimus Prime performed by other people) and set to all new original artwork created for the story by fan artists.
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  • 2019-09-08 5:24 pm by Sabrblade
    Mere days after the previous news of the sudden passing of voice actor Michael Lindsay comes the unfortunate news of voice actor Robert Axelrod having passed away yesterday, September 7, 2019, at the age of 70. This news comes to us from Facebook of Mobile Monicker Productions, who represented Axelrod for his many convention appearances. Axelrod is best known for having provided the voices of Lord Zedd, Finster, and other monsters on Power Rangers, as well as several English dub anime voice roles, such as Wizardmon, Vademon, Armadillomon, Ankylomon, and Shakkoumon (w/ Dave Mallow) on Digimon, and Rico on Robotech. He also voiced Marvel Comics character Microchip in the Punisher episodes of Spider-Man: The Animated Series, and appeared in live action on an episode of Family Matters where he played a Paul McCartney lookalike.

    For Transformers, he was the voice of Movor in the 2001 Transformers: Robots in Disguise cartoon. One of the Decepticon Commandos, Movor was the space shuttle member who could form an arm or leg for the combiner Ruination. He was also one of the very few Commandos to star in his own spotlight episode, "Attack from Outer Space", which had the misfortune of being one of the three episodes that was banned from ever airing on TV in the United States due to sensitivities from the September 11 attacks in 2001.

    Rest in peace, Mr. Axelrod. Your performances were a treasure to behold.
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  • 2019-09-06 2:58 am by Sabrblade
    It is with deep sadness that we must report that, on August 31, 2019, voice actor Michael Lindsay passed away at the age of 56. This news comes to us from the Twitter accounts of Trevor Dylan, Rob Benoit, and Marissa Lenti. Best known for his work in anime dubbing, Lindsay provided the English dub voices for the likes of Joe Kido and Greymon in Digimon Adventure, Rick in DinoZaurs, Kankuro in Naruto, Kisuke Urahara in Bleach, Shinichirō Tamaki in Code Geass, and more.

    For Transformers, he was best known as the voices of Skid-Z ("skids") and Rollbar in the 2001 Transformers: Robots in Disguise cartoon. Skid-Z was an Autobot racer who had an unusually high competitive edge, always needing to win every race he could, so much that he would enter any race of any kind, including car racing, bicycle racing, or even foot racing. Rollbar, meanwhile, was the green jeep member of the Decepticon Commandos, able to form an arm or leg of the combiner Ruination, and had a thick southern drawl and an easygoing demeanor, always cracking wise whenever he felt like it.

    Rest in peace, Mr. Lindsay. You will be missed, dearly.
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  • 2019-05-11 4:26 am by Sabrblade
    The year was 1999. For the Western World, it was the year of Beast Wars season 3, the year of Beast Machines season 1, the year of the 15th Anniversary of The Transformers. For Japan, however, it was the year of Beast Wars Neo! The second Japanese-original Beast Wars animated series, Beast Wars Neo sees a small group of Cybertrons (Maximals) led by Big Convoy go on a star trek to hunt for Angolmois Capsules containing an unholy energy source, which is also sought by the Destrons (Predacons) led by Magmatron.

    And now, twenty years later in 2019, anime fansubbing group Karyuudo Fansubs has at last announced their long-awaited release of all 35 episodes of Beast Wars Neo with English fan-subtitles! Below is a copy of their original announcement (To anyone reading this on Facebook, it is recommended that you proceed into the forum to view the message in its proper formatting).
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  • 2018-12-06 1:02 am by Sabrblade
    Discovery Family has announced on Twitter that Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy, the long-awaited sequel to the highly-acclaimed 104-episode-long cartoon series Transformers: Rescue Bots, will be having a sneak preview airing this Saturday, December 8, at 9:00am. Various TV listings reveal this sneak peek to be an advanced airing of its first two episodes, titled "Recruits Part I" and "Recruits Part II", to give us a taste of the show ahead of its proper debut in 2019.

    Below is the original announcement and a YouTube copy of its accompanying video.
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  • 2018-10-22 8:21 pm by perceptor
    Here's is a list to links of some (though not all) of our news entries shared from New York Comic Con 2018!

    ** Siege Ravage and Laserbeak gallery and discussion from NYCC

    ** Shockwave "space submarine" mode reveal! ;)

    ** Brunt! Siege Decepticon Weaponizer reveal! Remember the tank toy that came with G1 Tripticon - but (back then, didn't have a robot mode?????

    ** Kremzeek! Hidden secrets of the Siege Decepticon diorama!

    ** Stock photos of Siege Decepticons

    ** Studio Series Drift w/ Mini-Dinobots revealed at NYCC

    ** Siege Shockwave - high rez, up close images from the diorama


    ** Siege Soundwave hidden alt mode! and other secrets of the Decepticon Diorama!

    ** Siege Soundwave Reveal at NYCC

    ** Siege Starscream the Tetrajet commander reveal!

    ** Video walkthrough the Decepticon Diaorama - This post was our single best performer among news posts from New York Comic Con, seen by over 120,000 people...

    ** It's over Prime! - WFC: Siege MEGATRON Revealed at NYCC

    ** In conjunction with NYCC, Hasbro has released Production Renders for Upcoming War For Cybertron: SIEGE Deceptions

    ** OMEGA SUPREME Revealed! The Next Titan of War For Cybertron -Siege


    ** War For Cybertron: SIEGE Titan Class figure Teased/Revealed at NY Comic Con; my brother posted this remotely, as he couldn't wait for me to get my post made on location! Internet speed at NYCC was not ideal!


    ** SHOCKWAVE - War For Cybertron: Siege, Leader Class Reveal!

    ** John Warden & Ben Montano Live Panel Presentation via SciFi Wire

    ** Pre show Teaser w/ Studio Series Drift
  • 2018-09-13 3:09 am by Sabrblade
    After the brand unification between Hasbro and TakaraTomy kicked off with Power of the Primes and Studio Series (and will continue with Siege), Takara's Transformers: Legends line continues to persist with another forthcoming TakaraTomy Mall exclusive. This time, however, it is not a recent mold release, but a soon-to-be 20-year-old mold from 1999. Seeming to coincide with the Transformers Encore reissue of the cartoon-accurately-colored Big Convoy, the next LG-EX release will be a redeco of that figure in the form of Blue Big Convoy!

    Much like the Encore release of Unicron (Micron Shūgō-tai Color), this is a recreation of what was once a super rare Lucky Draw figure from 1999. However, also like Unicron (Micron Shūgō-tai Color), it is not a straight recreation, as this version will have less translucent plastic with two opaque arms instead of one solid and one clear.

    More recently, the old Lucky Draw figure was actually repurposed in comics made for e-HOBBY's Magna Convoy exclusive as the leader of a legendary group known as the Primus Vanguard. While it remains to be seen whether this Legends release of Blue Big Convoy will fictionally represent Big Convoy himself in a new form, the Primus Vanguard leader remains another distinct possibility for this toy's character identity.

    Legends LG-EX Blue Big Convoy will be released by TakaraTomy Mall in February 2019.
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  • 2018-07-09 2:55 pm by Sabrblade
    The Transformers: Encore line of reissues has been dabbling in some post-G1 figures as of late, beginning with God Fire Convoy from Car Robots and to be continuing with Returns Convoy for Beast Wars Returns (Beast Machines). Now, a third post-G1 Encore toy has been revealed and is the first one to truly be from a completely non-G1 continuity altogether. Its name is Unicron (Micron Aggregate Color).

    A redeco of the Armada Unicron mold, this is not the Chaos Bringer himself, but a green copy of him that was formed by a massive amount of Mini-Cons combining together as one, to fight against their evil creator in the final few episodes of the Transformers: Armada cartoon, hence the "Micron Aggregate Color" label ("Micron" being the Japanese term for "Mini-Con"). Previously, in 2004, a toy of this "Unicron of Light" had been released in limited quantities as a Lucky Draw figure over in Japan, but this Encore release will not only see a much wider release but will also sport a vastly different deco from the Lucky Draw, being almost completely green and turquoise instead of the Lucky Draw being half-teal/half-gray.

    Unicron (Micron Aggregate Color) is set for release in December 2018. Official images can be found below, courtesy of Autobase Aichi.
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  • 2018-07-03 3:12 pm by Sabrblade
    Today, the tenth and final episode of Machinima's new Transformers: Power of the Primes online mini-series has aired on Go90 and Tumblr. Titled "Saga's End", the series and entire Prime Wars Trilogy comes to a close as Megatron, Optimal Optimus, Windblade, Perceptor, and Grimlock all aim to stop Megatronus, Unicron, and the Matrix of Chaos once and for all, in a final decisive battle that will determine the fates of Cybertron and the Transformers universe forevermore.
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  • 2018-06-28 8:13 pm by Sabrblade
    Earlier this month, from Saturday, June 9th, to Sunday, June 10th, the second annual Pete's Robot Convention, RoboCon 2018, was held at the Cincinnati Marriot at Rivercenter in Covington, KY (just outside of Cincinnati, OH). As a sort of spiritual successor to BotCon, the convention featured a number of events and reveals that hearkened back to those days of old, albeit on a much smaller scale more akin to the earlier years of BotCon in the 90s.

    Yours truly was on site to attend this convention and much of what it had to offer. Below you will find a complete report of many of its events, which can best be viewed in the forum, rather than on Facebook, for the best reading.
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  • 2018-06-26 4:50 pm by Sabrblade
    The ninth episode of Machinima's new Transformers: Power of the Primes online mini-series has aired on Go90 and Tumblr. Titled "Megatronus Unleashed", this penultimate episode sees a showdown between Megatronus and Unicron, the latter of whom having fully possessed the body of Rodimus Cron, now upgraded to resemble his Rodimus Unicronus toy. Meanwhile, the others attempt to destroy Megatronus's machine, on which the Matrix of Leadership reaches out to Optimus Primal...
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  • 2018-06-20 3:50 am by Sabrblade
    The eighth episode of Machinima's new Transformers: Power of the Primes online mini-series has aired on Go90 and Tumblr. Titled "Collision Course", Megatronus has finally acquired all three relics that he needs to complete his objective in resurrecting Solus Prime, draining the sparks of every Transformer in the universe to do so. Megatron and his team, however, storm the Well of Sparks for a showdown with the mad, ancient Prime.
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  • 2018-06-20 3:50 am by Sabrblade
    The eighth episode of Machinima's new Transformers: Power of the Primes online mini-series has aired on Go90 and Tumblr. Titled "Collision Course", Megatronus has finally acquired all three relics that he needs to complete his objective in resurrecting Solus Prime, draining the sparks of every Transformer in the universe to do so. Megatron and his team, however, storm the Well of Sparks for a showdown with the mad, ancient Prime.
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  • 2018-06-12 8:53 pm by Sabrblade
    Today, the seventh episode of Machinima's new Transformers: Power of the Primes online mini-series has aired on Go90 and Tumblr. Titled "Consequences", the aftermath of Megatron's using the Requiem Blaster on Overlord brings Megatronus himself to reclaim the blaster, at which point Megatron realizes Megatronus's true agenda and motivations.
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  • 2018-06-05 8:16 pm by Sabrblade
    Today, the sixth episode of Machinima's new Transformers: Power of the Primes online mini-series has aired on Go90 and Tumblr. Titled "Countdown", Overlord and Rodimus Cron finally catch up to the team inside the Athenaeum Sanctorum, where Overlord vows to have his long-awaited revenge against Megatron, while Rodimus tries to murder his former comrades. All the while, Optimus Primal must decide how to keep the Requiem Blaster safe from these two villains.
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  • 2018-05-31 3:04 am by Sabrblade
    RoboCon 2018 (the spiritual successor to BotCon) is just a little over a week away and the con's Facebook has made a new announcement regarding the convention, particularly about its schedule and so much more.

    Yours truly will once again be onsite to cover this convention's events and all of the Transformer goodness thereabouts. Hope to see as many familiar faces there as well.

    Below is a copy of the full announcement:
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  • 2018-05-31 3:04 am by Sabrblade
    RoboCon 2018 (the spiritual successor to BotCon) is just a little over a week away and the con's Facebook has made a new announcement regarding the convention, particularly about its schedule and so much more.

    Yours truly will once again be onsite to cover this convention's events and all of the Transformer goodness thereabouts. Hope to see as many familiar faces there as well.

    Below is a copy of the full announcement:
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