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From
Michael Bay's Blog:-
I just barely caught Michael in between takes. Among the things he
mentioned:
1- They will be releasing more teaser posters in the coming
months.
2- Paramount made studies and concluded that the TF "ANNOUNCEMENT"
was the 2nd highest rated "teaser" this summer.
3.- They just finished shooting a lot of Pentagon interiors on a
soundstage in scenes that involved many Chiefs of staff in their
huge war room.
4.- Shia just was recently suspended over the edge of a 20 story
building in a very dynamic and intense scene.
5.- The average transformation time from normal mode to alt mode
and vice versa is about 3 to 4 seconds.
6.- The leaked pictures are legit (although a somewhat early
rendering).
7.- Filming of massive chase scenes will begin in the following
weeks.
8.- The CGI transformations by ILM are looking wicked and nastier
every single day.
9.- Part 1 will be about why the transformers came to earth.
10.- This movie will be a new start for the live action franchise
that will not be based on any particular TF TV series and/or comic
book.
And last but certainly not least, the Autobots are:
Optimus Prime: idealistic view of humanity.
Bumblebee: underdog, spy, most "connected" to humans
Jazz: style, loyal, eager, contemporary
Ratchet: new form, medical officer, science officer.
Emergency vehicle.
Ironhide: tough, tough stare, first in battle, classic
cowboy, gritty. Optimus' oldest friend.
Decepticons are:
Megatron: survival of the fittest, social darwinism, less
idealistic view of humanity. Sees himself as advanced, sees humans
as lower.
Starscream: seems faithful but plotting, "we will see a lot
of that dynamic," explains why he does not push it, waits for his
opportunity.
Brawl: eager for battle, jumps in. From non-G1 character,
experimental, but will be in sequels. First disguised
non-flyer.
Bonecrusher: closest to constructicon but not giving away
mode. Hates other cons except Megatron. Doesn't want friends.
Barricade: scout, hunter, lures into trap.
Scorponok: closest to Beast Wars, fitted to
environment.
Frenzy: "had some evolution for us," started off as
Soundwave but had contradictions and changed to stay truer to G1.
Smaller, able to infiltrate. Stealth spy, can hide anywhere.
Blackout: comes in, takes out fighting ability, sends EMP,
first-tier attack, transporter, biggest vehicle.
Category: Older News
| Submitted by: Moonbug -
on: Saturday, 19th August 2006 at 10:16:24 BST
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Thanks to Soundwave for letting us know the cast which was annouced today.
AutobotsPrime
Bumblebee
Jazz
Ratchet
Ironhide
DecepticonsMegatron
Starscream
Brawl
Bonecrusher
Barricade
Scorponok
Frenzy
Blackout
No Soundwave, apparently he was initially going to be in it, but they changed the character to Frenzy
Category: Older News
| Submitted by: Moonbug -
on: Friday, 18th August 2006 at 19:36:46 BST
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We just recieved the following from Paramount :-
Giant Freakin' Robots are coming.
It's here. Finally -- the word we've been waiting for. The announcement of ALL the TRANSFORMERS appearing in the film.
On Friday, 8/18, at 11am, the screenwriters - Bob Orci and Alex Kurtzman - will announce the character names via a live webchat on Yahoo.
For fans, this is our chance to interact with the screenwriters, ask them questions via text and hear their answers live!
A live chat. With the writers. Of TRANSFORMERS. 'Nuff said.
On Friday morning, go to www.TransformersMovie.com for the link to Webcast!
See you online, everyone. Roll out.
Category: Older News
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on: Thursday, 17th August 2006 at 19:20:41 BST
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Toys R Us have
updated their UK website with the following new
Transformers related products.
- Transformers Cybertron Ultra - Sky Shadow - (24525903) - £24.99 (Stock: Out of stock)
- Transformers Cybertron Ultra - Wing Saber - (24525904) - £24.99 (Stock: Out of stock)
Category: Older News
| Submitted by: quartz -
on: Thursday, 17th August 2006 at 16:37:12 BST
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Mulgon has posted images
here on the ACToys.net message board of some new Classic figures. The figures include both vehicle and dinosaur minicons. The choice of names for the Dinosaurs is an interesting one. Terrorsaur for a therapod dinosaur, seems appropriate due to the famous terapods, but with Swoop being a Pterasaur, you'd have thought that Hasbro could have chosen a name that was pronounced differently. Ah well.
Category: Older News
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on: Thursday, 17th August 2006 at 13:58:29 BST
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After appearing on both the Toys R Us and Hasbro Store websites, Cybertron Metroplex has now been spotted on the shelves of Toys R Us by Op Kayevcee of The Hub.
Category: Older News
| Submitted by: quartz -
on: Wednesday, 16th August 2006 at 08:39:54 BST
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TFW2005 have images which Primal84 found on an un-named forum of what could be Prime from the
Transformers film due out next year. The images link up with photographcs of the truck which included flames on it.
There is nothing to confirm either are official images yet.
Category: Older News
| Submitted by: Moonbug -
on: Wednesday, 16th August 2006 at 08:35:54 BST
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Hasbro recently filed for a new Transformer related trademark, the mark was for 'STEAMHAMMER'. The serial number of the application is 76663880, and you can view more details on our trademark page
here.
Category: Older News
| Submitted by: quartz -
on: Tuesday, 15th August 2006 at 11:27:40 BST
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Two of Hasbro's Trademark applications have been updated recently by the US Patent and Trademark Office. the first was their 2004 registration for
Windcharger (most probably for the Alternator) which has been abandoned due to Hasbro not filing and 'statements of use' since they were issued with the 'notice of allowance', the precursor to obtaining the trademark itself.
Its better news for Hasbro on another Alternator, their 2004 application for the mark
Silverstreak looks set to finally become a registered one. First submitted in 2004, their application was suspended in early 2005, before Hasbro were granted with a notice of allowance at the start of this year. Since they, Hasbro requested an extension, which was granted, updated the 'use' information and now, 25 months since their first application, the registration has been accepted and will soon be issued with a registration number.
Don't forget, you can stay up-to-date on the latest trademark information via our
Transformer Trademark section. Firefox users, may also be interested in download the
Trademark Search plugin, to improve your trademark searches.
Category: Older News
| Submitted by: quartz -
on: Tuesday, 15th August 2006 at 11:18:46 BST
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TFW2005 board member, Dechirant, has provided them with an image of a testshot that appears to be of a Botcon Tigatron. You can view the image
here.
Category: Older News
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on: Tuesday, 15th August 2006 at 08:22:28 BST
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TFWorld 2005 have an exclusive first look at the 2nd cover of the lenticular cover from the upcoming Transformers: The Movie DVD from Sony BMG.
You can see the image
here.
Category: Older News
| Submitted by: Moonbug -
on: Monday, 14th August 2006 at 20:04:02 BST
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Taobao seller easynet, has put up a new auction a testshot of the
Gen1 Styled Optimus Primete which will be part of the clasics two-pack.
Category: Older News
| Submitted by: quartz -
on: Monday, 14th August 2006 at 16:04:02 BST
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I have received my pre-order sheet from my supplier today for the UK stock of TF classics
the first 3 figures to be released are Bumblebee, Hot Rod and Starscream and are due for release in October
you can pre-order them from me
here
Category: Older News
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on: Monday, 14th August 2006 at 10:40:53 BST
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TFWorld 2005 have a thread on their
message board contining images of several unreleased toys from the G1 and G2 toy lines, shown off at BotCon 1996. Most of the toys, if not all, were eventually sold off to collectors.
The toys include:-
G1 Unicron
G1 Unreleased Pretenders
Unreleased Action Master vehicles
Unreleased Micromaster bases
Unreleased G2 "Ring of Fire" Gobot (Spychanger)
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| Submitted by: Moonbug -
on: Monday, 14th August 2006 at 08:30:23 BST
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Originally posted in German over on TheTransformers.de by Nevermore
here and then posted to the Trans-Europes Express Group.
A few months ago, Hasbro Germany's current Transformers "brand manager" invited me and a few other fans to Hasbro Germany's new offices. Unfortunately, the trip initially wouldn't happen for time reasons, which is why I had an extended phone call with him today instead.
Summary:
- Apparently, European distribution in general is down to the US mother company, who decide on which toys will get released in Europe. The domestic branches don't have much of a say in which individual products they will release and what the case assortments will be.
- Some toys being released in Europe in US packaging (cue Cybertron Starscream in the UK) is due to a combination of sudden demand and a shortage of products. US toys will be shipped to Europe and applied with a sticker, making it legal for the European market.
- The German TV airing of the Armada cartoon three years ago was apparently cut short (20 episodes only) for concerns about "too much violence". Hasbro didn't agree with that decision either, but the TV station was very serious about it.
- The Cybertron toy line will be fully released in Germany (i.e. anything that's available in Europe will also come out in Germany). All size classes will come out (not sure about Supreme Starscream, see below for why).
- High end collectors' items are not considered viable for the German market. As a result, 20th Anniversary Prime might not come out here.
- The movie toyline is already in production. Some people at Hasbro Germany have even seen animatics of the movie.
- The Hasbro Germany guy described the aesthetics of the movie characters as a "quantum leap" as compared to what we've been used to so far, but also admitted that some old school fans might be disappointed.
- There might be a sneak preview of the movie toyline in Hasbro Germany's offices later this year. No photos will be allowed.
- Hasbro Germany hope that the movie line will re-ignite interest in Transformers in Germany.
- Hasbro consider LEGO their biggest competitor for the "Boys Toys" market at least in Europe/Germany.
- Hasbro Germany appear to be VERY eager to cooperate with the fandom. They're willing to participate in contests, and also consider asking fans for help with background information for media coverage.
- As far as Hasbro Germany's PR department is concerned, the live-action TF movie will be the first live action movie based on a toy line. When I mentioned the "Masters of the Universe" movie from the 80s, he said he'll blissfully ignore that one.
- There's one more thing I won't discuss in here - but if it does indeed pan out, Hasbro Germany will earn a lot of respect for their efforts.
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| Submitted by: quartz -
on: Sunday, 13th August 2006 at 22:13:23 BST
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