Transformer Wallpaper

Crossfire Cool Wallpaper

2012-01-27T11:52:00.000-08:00

Crossfire Cool Wallpaper

Crossfire War Wallpaper

2012-01-27T11:49:00.000-08:00

Crossfire War Wallpaper

Crossfire Mission Wallpaper

2012-01-27T11:46:00.000-08:00

Crossfire Mission Wallpaper

Crossfire Attack Wallpaper

2012-01-27T11:43:00.000-08:00

Crossfire Attack Wallpaper

Naruto Action Wallpaper

2012-01-27T07:26:00.000-08:00

Naruto Action Wallpaper

SpongeBob Big Evil Wallpaper

2012-01-27T07:10:00.000-08:00

SpongeBob Big Evil Wallpaper

SpongeBob Big Drama Wallpaper

2012-01-27T07:07:00.000-08:00

SpongeBob Big Drama Wallpaper

SpongeBob Big Twists Wallpaper

2012-01-27T07:02:00.000-08:00

SpongeBob Big Twists Wallpaper

SpongeBob Big Romance Wallpaper

2012-01-27T06:57:00.000-08:00

SpongeBob Big Romance Wallpaper

Transformers Limited Edition Pinball Review

2012-01-26T23:15:00.000-08:00

The Transformers Limited Edition Pinball machine from Stern is now out and Chris Bucci has posted part 1 of his look at the latest addition to the collection. The $5000 plus machine is based on the movie universe and came out in various limited edition. In the below video he talks about his love of Transformers, unboxing, assembling, along with the various different versions Stern created. If you are a pinball and/or Transformers fan, worth a look.

Transformers: DOTM Featurette Clip on 3D Visual Effects

2012-01-26T21:27:00.000-08:00

Engadget has posted the lastest clip to promote the January 31st release of Transformers: Dark of the Moon 3D Combo pack and Limited Edition Trilogy set. In the clip Michael Bay and his team discusses in shooting style and editing that filming in 3D required.

Johnson: Bay's Locked for TF4

2012-01-26T02:57:00.000-08:00

Dwayne Johnson sat down with MTV to promote Journey 2 and while doing that he also spoke about filming Pain and Gain with director Michael Bay. While talking about it, he seemed strongly indicate that Bay is locked to film Transformers 4.

...It's an awesome project called Pain and Gain. It’s been with Michael Bay for some time now. ...The goal will be to shoot it this year. Sure. Because, I know, he has Transformers to make. Obviously. That juggernaut. I can't wait for that. Plus I got Fast Six business.

While it’s easy to read too much into his statement, I recommend being cautious. Johnson's statement would be accurate by default simply because Michael Bay will likely retain his executive producer credit regardless if he director Transformers 4 or not. So while Bay's director status remains officially unconfirmed, this strongly indicates that one way or the other, things will move forward on Transformers 4 in 2013. Thanks to Kris J. for the link.

Transformers: The Ride Communique #2

2012-01-25T07:14:00.000-08:00

Universal Studios Hollywood has posted the second communique for Transformers: The Ride that is set to officially open Memorial Day weekend. The videos are a re-edit of some of the footage used for the attraction. The previous communique welcomed recruits. This one covers a few battle tactics which quick segment of Bumblebee ripping Ravage's head off. It ends with the reminder that "Game Begins: February 4th, 2012. Enlist now. www.prepareforbattle.com". No idea what the game is but wonder if its an update of an Autobot vs Decepticon web game that was used to promote the first movie.

Transformers: Dark of the Moon Gets 3 Oscar Noms

2012-01-24T17:22:00.000-08:00

Today the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the list of nominations for the 84th Annual Academy Awards. Transformers: Dark of the Moon received three Oscar nominations for Sound Editing, Sound Mixing, and Visual Effects. Scott Benza was last nominated for Transformers (2007) and this is the 10th nomination for John Frazier. Congratulations to the visual effects and sound editing crew for Transformers: Dark of the Moon. The winners will be announced on during the live telecast on February 26th, hosted by Billy Crystal. Click here to view the full list of nominations in all Oscar categories.

Sound Editing
Drive - Lon Bender and Victor Ray Ennis
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Ken Klyce
Hugo - Philip Stockton and Eugene Gearty
Transformers: Dark of the Moon - Ethan Van der Ryn and Erik Aadahl
War Horse - Richard Hymns and Gary Rydstrom

Sound Mixing
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - David Parker, Michael Semanick, Ren Klyce, and Bo Persson
Hugo - Tom Fleischman and John Midgley
Moneyball - Deb Adair, Ron Bochar, Dave Giammarco, and Ed Novick
Transformers: Dark of the Moon - Greg P. Russell, Gary Summers, Jeffrey J. Haboush, and Peter J. Devlin
War Horse - Gary Rydstrom, Andy Nelson, Tom Johnson, and Stuart Wilson

Visual Effects
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 - Tim Burke, David Vickery, Greg Butler, and John Richardson
Hugo - Rob Legato, Joss Williams, Ben Grossman, and Alex Henning
Real Steel - Erik Nash, John Rosengrant, Dan Taylor, and Swen Gillberg
Rise of the Planet of the Apes - Joe Letteri, Dan Lemmon, R. Christopher White and Daniel Barrett
Transformers: Dark of the Moon - Scott Farrar, Scott Benza, Matthew Butler, and John Frazier

Transformers: Robot in Disguise #1 Preview

2012-01-24T17:17:00.000-08:00

This Wednesday brings the start of the second new Transformers series, Robots in Disguise. Where More Than Meets The Eye follows Rodimus and his misadventures in space, this one is grounded on Cybertron as the planet its people rebuild. Bumblebee is now the leader of the Autobots, a group despised by the returning Transformers who opted out of the war. The covers and first seven pages of the issue can be found here.

John Barber (w) Andrew Griffith (a) Marcelo Matere x 4, Griffith (c)
The war for Cybertron is over-now the hard part begins!
This first of two new ongoing Transformers series offers an excellent jumping-on point and all-new direction as BUMBLEBEE and his fellow AUTOBOTS struggle to maintain control of a world without OPTIMUS PRIME!
FC 32 pages $3.99

ILM Behind the Magic - DOTM Tilted Building

2012-01-23T23:09:00.000-08:00

ILM has posted a video that provides a look at some of the challenges that they overcome in creating the visual effects for the tilted building sequence in Transformers: Dark of the Moon. This is unrelated to the upcoming Blu-ray features, but a nice bonus that ILM occasionally posts.

Omega 3 - The Healthy Fat

2011-11-16T16:21:00.001-08:00

Getting your omega 3 through supplements is one of the alternatives that I think is possibly the best. In this manner you are sure how much you are consuming per day and not just guessing did I eat sufficient tuna today, or how much more do I need to consume to make sure I had enough. I myself take 3 Gel tabs of flax seed oil per day with my meals. It makes me feel confident. You won't find omega 3 in overly processed foods like potato chips, bread, lunch meats, mayo, many of the foods we eat daily. It is found in tuna and salmon. Two foods that can be fixed ahead as a sandwich spread to be eaten later when the cravings start.

Most people living in the US do not get enough omega 3 fatty acids in their diet. The result is a lot of conditions that may not have occurred had they been taking omega 3 supplements. Many people in the US suffer from depression and are on pills like Prozac, even kids take Ritalin and we drink coffee to energize ourselves to get out of bed.

Omega 3 is the healthy fat. Not the fat that the doctors advise us to avoid, but the fat we should be consuming. A fat that can enable you to live a longer and a healthier life. It helps to cut your risk of heart attacks, blood disorders, revitalize your reproductive system, control blood pressure, repair your cells, and ward off infections. Getting sufficient omega 3 can help prevent depression, give you more energy, ward off diabetes, help you maintain a healthier weight as you don't feel as hungry, and keep your immune system in good condition to ward off disease. The list is just too long to include all the benefits.

Some of the main food items which contain omega 3 are: flax seed oil, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, tuna, halibut, salmon, canola oil, soy bean oil, and virgin olive oil. It is also found in cold water fatty fish like tuna, salmon and halibut. Some dark leafy vegetables too contain omega 3, but it is not found in corn.

It would be a wise decision for you if instead of potato or corn chips, you include nuts or seeds in your shopping list, that are rich in omega 3. But you are advised not to overeat the nuts, they are rather fattening, and the ones most favor, the cashews are not a good source of omega 3. Over eating anything is never a good idea. Eating too many raw seeds could cause gastrointestinal problems and diarrhoea. One needs to be smart and eat a diet that is balanced in nutrients.

I fully agree with you that when you're young, potato chips appear more tempting than seeds or nuts. You can have both, just don't over do either. Right now it is the prefect time to start adding the advantages of omega 3 fatty acids to your diet. You should not wait till the time you develop an illness and run around looking for ways to cure it or make it less painful.

If you have already crossed the old age then be sure to start adding omega 3 to your diet today. Don't delay it any longer. We all need this so much and I want everyone to live a long healthy life. Retirement should be full of joyful moments, not trips to the doctor and emergency rooms.

Take care of yourself, take Omega 3!

Come visit www.whatsomega3goodfor.com for more information on Omega 3 Benefits

Javier " Chicharito" Hernandez Wallpaper

2011-10-12T05:55:00.000-07:00

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Xavier Hernandez Wallpaper

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Steve Jobs Wallpaper

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Transformer wallpapers

2011-09-18T07:39:00.000-07:00

Transformer wallpapers

SpongeBob Big Action Wallpaper

2011-09-15T06:52:00.000-07:00

SpongeBob Big Action Wallpaper

SpongeBob SquarePants smile Wallpaper

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SpongeBob SquarePants smile Wallpaper

Cardcaptor Sakura Wallpaper and Story

2011-09-14T11:55:00.000-07:00

Cardcaptor Sakura Wallpaper and Story

The New Midnight Club 3D Wallpaper

2011-09-14T11:40:00.000-07:00

The New Midnight Club 3D Wallpaper

CrossFire Wallpaper Game Online

2011-09-14T11:36:00.000-07:00

CrossFire Wallpaper Game Online

Wallpaper Game Seal Online

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Wallpaper Game Seal Online

Bleach 011 Wallpaper

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Bleach 046 Mangga Wallpaper

Bleach 017 Wallpaper

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Bleach 017 Wallpaper

Raimuiro Senkitan Wallpaper

2011-09-14T01:09:00.000-07:00

Raimuiro Senkitan Wallpaper

Tokko 01 Wallpaper

2011-09-14T01:03:00.000-07:00

Tokko 01 Wallpaper

Stratos 4 Wallpaper

2011-09-14T00:39:00.000-07:00

Stratos 4 Wallpaper

Point Blank Wallpaper Collection

2011-09-13T12:57:00.000-07:00

Point Blank Wallpaper Collection

Naruto Standing Firm Wallpaper

2011-09-13T12:40:00.000-07:00

Naruto Standing Firm Wallpaper

School Rumble Wallpaper

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Ran & Detective Conan Wallpaper

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Ran & Detective Conan Wallpaper

Lego Star Wars Wallpaper

2011-09-13T10:23:00.000-07:00

Lego Star Wars Wallpaper

Ninja Hattori Kun Wallpaper

2011-09-13T10:21:00.000-07:00

Ninja Hattori Kun Wallpaper

Aion The Tower of Eternity Wallpaper

2011-09-13T10:19:00.000-07:00

Aion The Tower of Eternity Wallpaper

Captain Tsubasa in Sport Game Wallpaper

2011-09-13T10:16:00.000-07:00

Captain Tsubasa in Sport Game Wallpaper

Crossfire Sniper Wallpaper

2011-09-13T10:14:00.000-07:00

Crossfire Sniper Wallpaper

Mortal Kombat 9 Wallpaper

2011-09-13T10:11:00.000-07:00

Mortal Kombat 9 Wallpaper

Crossfire Collection Wallpaper

2011-09-13T10:09:00.000-07:00

Crossfire Collection Wallpaper

Gundam Seed Destiny Strike Wallpaper

2011-09-13T10:06:00.000-07:00

Gundam Seed Destiny Strike Wallpaper

Princess Tutu Sad Face Flowers Wallpaper

2011-09-13T10:04:00.000-07:00

Princess Tutu Sad Face Flowers Wallpaper

Scrapped Princess Anime Manga Wallpaper

2011-09-13T10:01:00.000-07:00

Scrapped Princess Anime Manga Wallpaper

Avatar Aang VS Avatar 3D Wallpaper

2011-09-13T09:59:00.000-07:00

Avatar Aang VS Avatar 3D Wallpaper

Astro Boy 3D Wallpaper

2011-09-13T09:56:00.000-07:00

Astro Boy 3D Wallpaper

Asuka Kazama Tekken Wallpaper

2011-09-13T09:48:00.000-07:00

Asuka Kazama Tekken Wallpaper

Wallpaper Sonic the Hedgehog

2011-09-13T09:45:00.000-07:00

Wallpaper Sonic the Hedgehog

PB Wallpapers Point Blanks Games 2011 Wallpaper

2011-09-13T09:36:00.000-07:00

PB Wallpapers Point Blanks Games 2011 Wallpaper

Pokemon and Friends Anime Collection Wallpaper

2011-09-13T09:32:00.000-07:00

Pokemon and Friends Anime Collection Wallpaper

Doraemon and Nobita Picture Wallpaper

2011-09-13T09:26:00.000-07:00

Doraemon and Nobita Picture Wallpaper

Luffy One Piece Action Images Wallpaper

2011-09-13T09:17:00.000-07:00

Runo Bakugan Battle Brawlers Wallpaper

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Goku DBZ Anime Photo Poster Wallpaper

2011-09-13T09:06:00.000-07:00

Naruto vs Kyyubi Wallpaper

2011-09-13T06:01:00.000-07:00

Kenshin Samurai X Wallpaper

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Power Rangers Dino Thunder Anime Poster

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SlamDunk Team Poster Wallpaper

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Bruno Mars Wallpaper

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Voltron Wallpaper

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Doraemon Black Wallpaper

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Wallpaper Wayne Rooney

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Wolverhampton Wanderers FC wallpaper

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Manchester United Wallpaper

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Jorge Lorenzo Wallpaper

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Wallpaper Captain America

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Nike Wallpaper

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Simpson Family Wallpaper

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Kaskus Wallpaper

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Happy Feet Wallpaper

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Tony-Tony Chopper Wallpaper

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EMINEM wallpaper

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Mosque Wallpaper

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Raja Ampat Wallpaper

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Unite for Universe, TF iPhone Trailer, and TF Hats

2010-02-16T18:58:00.000-08:00

A little mini-link fest with new images of Unite for Cybertron images, trailer for Transformers G1 Awakening for iPhone and new TF hats.

Unite for Cybertron Gallery
Click the link for five images that show off the currently Japan exclusive toys based on Revenge of the Fallen. Optimus Prime is essentially the Voyager version with Jetfire accessories to form Power-Up Prime while Megatron is a repaint of Voyager Megatron in his G1 colors.

Transformers G1 Awakening Trailer
Below is the trailer for the game that Glu Mobile is releasing for the iPhone at the end of February. No indication of price. The game features class G1 characters in a playing scheme that reminds me of Advance Wars.

Transformer Hats
Below are two images of new hats for Transformers that were seen at the 2010 Toy Fair in New York that are rather unique in design. No idea when they will be available or through who but something to keep an eye out on later in the year.

Alternity Starscream and Disney Label Buzz Lightyear

2010-02-15T21:06:00.000-08:00

New images of the next Alternity and Disney Label toys have hit the web. Alternity A-04 Okamora Orochi is Starscream and Skywarp with car modes while the Disney Label gives Buzz Lightyear a transformation mode into a shuttle. The two Alternity's are identical except for head sculpt and color scheme.

For Disney Label, unlike previous editions (with Mickey and Donald), Buzz's alt mode isn't intended to invoke a Generation One counterpart. Before now the images didn't have the detail needed to determine if the purchase of these Japanese exclusives is worth the $50 or so asking price. Click the links below for the full gallery of each. No idea on release date but probably early summer.

Alternity A-04 | Buzz Lightyear

Bumblebee #3 and Wreckers #2 Preview

2010-02-15T07:57:00.000-08:00

I believe coming this Wednesday to comic book stores near you is Transformers: Bumblebee #3 and Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers #2. As part of that IDW has released five pages previews for each.

Bumblebee #3 | Last Stand of the Wreckers

Toy Fair 2010 Transformers Info and Gallery Linkfest

2010-02-13T22:22:00.000-08:00

This weekend the 2010 Toy Fair was held in New York and Hasbro had their year's worth of Transformer plans on full display. News of note include confirmation of the Power Core Combiners line, new Generations line, War for Cybertron toys, the dropping of "Revenge of the Fallen" naming from the line and renaming RPM to "Action Fleet". Also yes, a year later the rumors are confirmed, a combiner mode for Arcee will be introduced via online instructions once Elita-1 (repaint of Chromia) is released.

Below is a summary of the released plans, most of the links below are to galleries from the fine folks at TFormers and TFW2005. In effect this post is a summary of their efforts in getting all this Transformers goodness to the fans.

Transformers (Fall 2010)
- Hunt for Decepticons: New subline, will replace NEST Global Alliance, which will have codes inside that can be used to "locate Decepticons and battle them" apparently using a Silverlight based online game.
- Legends class: Long Haul, Sandstorm, and Ravage
- Scout class: Insecticon (based on ROTF appearance), Breacher, Hubcap (alt mode is 1950s roadster), and Brimstone (chopper)
- Deluxe class: Ironhide (new mold, comes with drone and artillery weapon from ROTF video game), Battle Blades Bumblebee (new mold, battle axe, cannon, and flip down visor), Sea Attack Ravage (based on Diego Garcia battle), Jetblade (alt mode a jet), Sidearm Sideswipe (pistols hidden in chest), Hailstorm (missile carrier alt mode), and Elita-1 (final motorcycle, online instructions will show how to combine with Arcee and Chromia).
- Voyager class: Sea Spray, Ratchet (repaint), Payload (repaint), Optimus Prime (removable Matrix of Leadership, swords, tank canisters for pistols).
- Leader class: Starscream, Optimus Prime (based on Forest Battle with hooks, battle damaged paint job, and Battle Ops Bumblebee (2 inches taller than normal leader class, battle mask, converting arm cannon, with sounds).
- Human Alliance Jazz: New addition to HA line, comes with Captain Lennox and motorcycle that transformers artillery piece for Jazz.
- Activators: Based on Transformers: Animated line, one button transformations "designed with the younger child in mind, conversion is triggered by pressing the [faction] shield."

Transformers: Power Core Combiners (Fall 2010)
- 2-pack: 1 scout class size figure and 1 mini-con size figure, retail for $9.99
- 5-pack: 1 scout class size figure and 4 legends, retail for $19.99. So far appears to be Combaticons (form Bruticus) and Arielbots (form Superion).
- Any mini-con figure can connect to any scout figure so any combined mode combination is possible.

Transformers: Generations
- A TF: Universe 3.0 of sorts that will be Deluxe class figures only that seems to be a catch all for various TF properties.
- Comic Based Figures: Drift (based on IDW character), Thrust (new seeker mold), Darkmount (new name for Straxus, from Marvel TF books in the 80s with artillery gun and tank alt modes)
- War for Cybertron: Confirms leaks, with Cybertronian version of Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and Megatron based on the upcoming video game.

Misc
- Optimus Prime Cyber Sword (Fall 2010): "...allows kids to role play just like the fearless leader..." Has electronic lights, battle sounds and movie phrases. Retails for $19.99.
- Action Fleet Stealth Force: The renamed RPM line with new diecast cars, Bumblebee themed track set, G1 Hound inspired car, and more.
- Weeble Wobbles: Egg shapped toys that will come in a three pack of Generation 1 Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and Megatron for around $8.
- Marvel Crossovers: The line continues, with a Spider-Man/Ironhide combiner, new X-Force Wolverine, Secret Wars Spider-Man, and Iron Man.
- Star Wars Crossovers: More for this line, I think based on the Clone Wars vehicles but not 100% sure.

Even more galleries:
Official Hasbro Images
From Hasbro, official images of many of the new toys coming out this year including War for Cybertron figures, Power Core Combiners and more. Many are repeat of links above, just combined into one large set.

Transformers Gallery
Large 118 image gallery that shows off the next wave of Transformers including Human Alliance Jazz with Captain Lennox, Leader class Starscream, and many more. Many are repeat of links above, just combined into one large set.

Transformers: Generations Gallery
Look at all the figures being released as part of this new line of TFs.

Powercore Transformers
More images of the display for the new Power Core line of toys that are coming later this year.

Transformers Panel Summary and Video
Click the link for images, video and information from Hasbro's presentation at Toyfair for post ROTF Transformers line.

Power Core Combiners and Others
Large gallery that shows off the new Power Core Combiners line, Transformers Generations series with Drift and Thrust and a look and War for Cybertron Optimus Prime and Bumblebee.

Hunt for Decepticon Images
More display images of Transformers that will likely carry the "Hunt for Decepticons" moniker when released.

TF Generations, Battle Optimus Prime and More
Another gallery that shows off Drift, Thrust, Sea Spray, Battle Damaged Optimus Prime, Jetblade and Backfire.

Weeble Wobbler Gallery
A look at this rather unusual addition to the Transformers line of products.

Masterpiece Grimlock Toys R Us Exclusive
Confirmed by Hasbro, for the first time a Masterpiece figure will not be sold by Wal-Mart but by Toys R Us. I wonder if the change might be due to the very short shelf life Wal-Mart has been giving the Masterpiece line for the last few years were even now MP Skywarp has been removed from shelves after barely three months on sale. He will come with crown and sword, no price nor date provided.

2010 San Diego Comic Con Exclusive
Hasbro announced that re-issue of G1 Blaster with Steeljaw, Ramhorn, and Eject will be the exclusive Transformer figure for the Comic-con. This is a mirror of the Soundwave release from last year. In addition, there will be a SDCC Mighty Mugg but based on what character was not announced.

War for Cybertron First Look
The video game was on display at Toyfair and at the link is a description and gallery of a hands-on preview of three stages of the game. Game play based on Gears of War series with over-the-shoulder third person view. The stages include Iacon Under Siege, Jetfire in space, and Megatron vs Omega Supreme.

War for Cybertron Moved to May?

2010-02-10T17:37:00.000-08:00

For a while now the Amazon and Gamestop sites for Transformers: War for Cybertron has listed the game's release date as June 22nd, 2010. However, according to Joystiq that date may have been moved to May. During "an investor conference call following the release of the company's latest financial results, Activision Publishing CEO Mike Griffith mentioned that ...star vehicle / vehicle star Transformers: War for Cybertron were due some time in May 2010." No exact date was provided and it is possible his notes were incorrect. To my knowledge the company has not yet released anything official about the game's release date, what information we have is based on Amazon (who tends to be accurate) so we will have to wait until then for confirmation.

Transformers Linkfest

2010-02-09T18:22:00.000-08:00

I was going to post these as individual posts but really the amount of information for each is rather small so figured a "linkfest" would be better.

War for Cybertron Shockwave First Look
Gamestop is offering a pre-order bonus of multiplayer character Shockwave for when Transformers: War for Cybertron is released on 6/22/10. As the image shows, he retains his classic Generation 1 look with a few tweaks for the game. I really hope this is one of the characters Hasbro plans to release for the toy line just for his robot mode alone.

Tyrese Confirms Return to Epps
In a twitter post, Tyrese Gibson writes "Yes I will for sure be in TRansformers 3.. Get Ready!! Epps is here to STAY!!" Just in case fans had any concerns. It is probably not a reach to assume the core human and voice cast from the first two films will return for the third with the likely additional of Ramon Rodriguez. The real question is who the new players and their characters will be.

Transformers Animated Diablock Gallery
Click the link to view a four picture gallery of the Lego-ized version of Animated Optimus Prime and Bumblebee toys that will be released in Japan this March. The States had something similar a few years ago with "Built-To-Rule" line that didn't do so well. Too bad Hasbro is unlikely to sign a deal with Lego as would love to see their take on the Transformers franchise.

Winderfestival Winter Image Gallery
From TFormers, a 22 image gallery of the various Transformer related items on display for the event in Japan last weekend. The emphasis was on Transformers: Animated since the toy line is being launched there starting this March.

Hasbro 2009 Earnings Report
The owner of the Transformers has released its 2009 and last quarter statement and the results are very good thanks to the success of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen movie and related merchandise. No specifics on TF sales but 4th quarter sales increased 12% (to $1.38B) from previous year with a year revenue increase of 1% (to $4.07B). Not bad considering how bad the economy was for the year when most companies are not reporting growth.

Recon Ravage Mail Away TV Commercial
Since I don't watch the cartoon channels like I use to, I sometimes forget that commercials are still made for toys. Such as the one below for Recon Ravage, a repaint of the ROTF figure as part of the return of Hasbro's mail away offer. The company use to do this all the time with Generation 1 only for truly unique TFs that you couldn’t get anywhere else.

Tony Todd in Transformers 3?

2010-02-08T18:17:00.000-08:00

Tony Todd, voice of the Fallen in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, indicated he returns to Transformers 3 in an interview with Den of Geek. Considering the Fallen was killed in the second film there is no telling what the role could be as he could lend his voice to the Fallen (say via a flashback), a new character, or he could have been hired to play a human character for the movie. It is a bit of casting news can't complain about once it's officially verified. Below is the Transformers related portion of the interview where he discusses his casting (but no details) and working on Transformers 2. Tony also talks about other career highlights, recent directing work and more in the full interview. Thanks to Chris and RY for the link.

Are you involved in Transformers 3 do you think?
Yes.

Definitely?
You want to quote me? What I was told last month, yes. But that's Hollywood!

Is there anything you can tell us about it? It's got to be worth a try.
No! There's more of it! [Laughs, starts thumping desk and making explosion sound effects]. Something along those lines!

It must be fun to do?
I felt like a big kid. When Michael Bay called me, I'd worked with him before on The Rock, and he called me and said, "Tony, I might have something for you." I said, "Okay, you haven't called me in ten years!" He said, "I've been busy!" I said, "I've been busy too Michael, glad we could make our schedules match!"

So he brings me and he's got this enormous computer bank with these half-finished robots, and it looks like a little bit of animation, drawings, black and whites, finished stuff. I can see the joy in him, because he's a big kid with a director's set. And he's got robots, 250 people working for him, and he's saying, "You see this, you see that, you're going to take over the world." I'm watching this man showing me, and I'm like, " Do you want me to do it like that, or do you want my interpretation of it?"

How many days were you on it?
I did ten sessions, and the sessions usually last for three or four hours. And as a matter of fact, I was doing a play in New York, August Wilson's Fences, and in the middle of rehearsals I get a call saying they need another session. So they sent me to a remote place which is not like Michael, because he's very hands on. And when I showed up I could tell that these guys had just got a phone call from somebody, because they were white as ghosts. They were not looking at me. It was top secret shit or something. And I looked at the transcript that had come over the fax and it didn't say what the project was. It just said ‘Tony Todd's lines'. So I knew that the fear of God had been instilled. That's when I knew I was in a Michael Bay film!

And then he was directing me over the phone, my cell phone. While we're looking at this, and these guys weren't even looking what was on screen, as I guess everyone's afraid of piracy these days. Rightfully so, I guess.

Orci, Kurtzman Working on CG Transformers: Prime

2010-02-07T03:47:00.000-08:00

When the next Transformers cartoon debuts on Discovery Kids this fall, according to The Hollywood Reporter, Transformers movie writers Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, "are working on ...the "Transformers" CG-animated series for upcoming Hasbro/Discovery channel the Hub. The CG cartoon is going to be called "Transformers: Prime" according to actor Jeffery Combs website.

It is unknown what style of CG that will be used. Hasbro (and really most cartoons) has used an Anime influenced style for the last decade or so likely to continue that as it’s believed kids prefer it. However, Orci and Kurtzman are clearly fans of the Beast Wars era of cartoons (see use of Sparks as example) which might give hope that Hasbro will move away from this and maybe attempt something that actually takes advantage of advancements in CG since Beast Machines left the air.