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We have yet again updated our popular In The News service with a 19th source of Transformers related news. This time, its a 5th addition to the Industry, Trade & Financial News section (the bottom of the page), and is for the holders of the video game licenses for The Transformers, Activision. This means that our News-bots will update the list as soon as any Press Releases come in.

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Press Release
The Hasbro Properties Group, the intellectual property development arm of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS - News) and Activision, Inc, (NASDAQ: ATVI - News), a leading publisher of interactive entertainment software products, announced today a license that grants Activision the global rights, excluding Japan, to develop console, handheld and PC games based on Hasbro's renowned TRANSFORMERS brand. The first game will be tied to the much-anticipated July 4, 2007 movie release of the live action TRANSFORMERS film from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures.

The TRANSFORMERS brand has been one of the best-selling boys' action brands in a wide-range of categories, from toys to publishing to apparel, since its launch as a global property in 1984. Hasbro is currently gearing up to activate one of the Company's most ambitious worldwide marketing and merchandising programs yet to coincide with the live action movie in 2007.

"We are thrilled to work with Activision to bring the widely popular TRANSFORMERS brand to the world of digital entertainment and introduce millions of consumers to our best-known TRANSFORMER and biggest hero of all time--OPTIMUS PRIME," said Jane Ritson-Parsons, president of the Hasbro Properties Group (HPG). "As the leading developer of video games, Activision shares our passion and excitement for the TRANSFORMERS story line. We know this world-class and creative team will bring TRANSFORMERS to life in powerful and exciting ways as we immerse a broad audience in this pop-culture phenomenon."

"TRANSFORMERS has all of the elements necessary to translate incredibly well into video games," said Mike Griffith, president and CEO, Activision Publishing, Inc. "We look forward to bringing the TRANSFORMERS robots to life with the latest interactive technology and graphics."

The announcement of Activision as the global game publisher for the TRANSFORMERS brand marks the beginning of Hasbro's commitment to bring its well-known toy and game brands further into the digital media space. This effort follows the reacquisition of its video gaming rights from Infogrames Entertainment SA in June 2005.

"Video gaming is a natural next step for our classic properties as children and adults alike live more of their lives around technology," said Ritson-Parsons. "We see the digital arena as a great complement to the lifestyle experiences that we're providing to consumers in a variety of categories."

In addition to console, handheld and PC-based games, Hasbro plans to expand the TRANSFORMERS brand's reach through ring tones, mobile gaming and a host of other products for gaming fans of all ages.

The live-action TRANSFORMERS movie from DreamWorks Pictures, Hasbro and Paramount Pictures, will be directed by Michael Bay ("The Rock" and "Armageddon") from a screenplay being written by Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci ("Mission Impossible: 3"). Tom DeSanto ("X-Men" and "X2: X-Men United"), Don Murphy ("The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen") and Lorenzo di Bonaventura ("Four Brothers") are producing the film, with Steven Spielberg and Hasbro's Brian Goldner executive producing.

About ACTIVISION

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products. Founded in 1979, Activision posted net revenues of $1.4 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005.

Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Australia, Scandinavia, Spain and the Netherlands. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's World Wide Web site, which is located at www.activision.com.

About the HASBRO PROPERTIES GROUP

The Hasbro Properties Group (HPG), the intellectual property development arm of Hasbro, Inc., (NYSE:HAS - News), translates one of the industry's richest portfolios of brands into a world of fun and excitement for children and adults globally. Through a host of publishing, digital media, lifestyle and entertainment platforms, HPG is able to surround fans worldwide with consumer products that expand Hasbro's core brands, such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, MY LITTLE PONY, MONOPOLY, G.I. JOE, TONKA and PLAYSKOOL.

About HASBRO

Hasbro (NYSE: HAS - News) is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time entertainment products and services, including the design, manufacture and marketing of games and toys ranging from traditional to high-tech. Both internationally and in the U.S., its PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, TIGER and WIZARDS OF THE COAST brands and products provide the highest quality and most recognizable play experiences in the world.


Contact:

MS&L PR
Alexandra Smiley, 617-437-7722
alexandra.smiley@mslpr.com
or
Activision, Inc.
Maryanne Lataif, 310-255-2704
mlataif@activision.com

Source: Hasbro

In his Sunday Update, Don Murphy announded that both a Casting Director and Director of Photography have been hired. In Don's Words...

A Casting Director and Director of Photography have been hired. I'll let you know who once their deals are done. Suffice it to say, this is a GREAT thing. Even though, for some reason, we don't have the full green light, hiring people makes it clear that the green is a'coming..

Doug Dlin recently spoke to Ichikawa-san regarding the Binaltech series. Yuo can see what the writer of the profiles had to say by visiting alt.toys.transformers.

Hello all,
Tescos have a few Cybertrons in stock. I spotted Ransack,Snarl,etc.

Shadowdancer

To Mr Robert Dunlap of Douglaston, Ney York, you may want to stop trying to hack into our server, we noticed, were logging what you were doing and you have been reported.

Thanks, and have a nice life.

Update - Oh if you noticed the website went down for a while, that was because I was changing some security settings, and set things too secure.

Credit to various members of the for posting various images of RM Black Lio Convoy over the last week, which we have added to our Feb 2006 Mirror.

Thanks to wallas, Tagenagger and Nevermore for letting the Trans-Europe Express Group know that the the Legends of Cybertron are now out in both Sweden and Poland.

TFW2005 have added, and will be continuing to add, images from the US Toy Fair into a gallery here and here.

Please note that the pages are currently very slow to load.

TFormers have some images of Beast Wars Optimus Primal & Megatron from the US toy fair, which you can view here.

This morning Hasbro hosted an Investor Press Conference at the US Toy Fair. Transfandom webmaster, Aerosurge , has transcribe some of the information from the event (which was over 2 hours!), which you can read over on the Transfandom Message Boards here.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TRANSFORMERS SET TO DESCEND ON AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL TOY FAIR 2006 Exclusive Sneak Peek Available of the Hottest "Robots In Disguise" for the New Year

AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS will continue their intergalactic battle in 2006 as Hasbro announces the introduction of a wide range of new and exciting TRANSFORMERS figures. Direct from their home planet of CYBERTRON, these robots land at this year's American International Toy Fair in New York City to show everyone that they are much "MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE."

In the high octane Cartoon Network animated series, TRANSFORMERS CYBERTRON, the home planet of the TRANSFORMERS, is in danger. In order to save it from destruction, the AUTOBOTS have been scouring the galaxy to find four ancient CYBER PLANET KEYS before the evil DECEPTICONS find them! The CYBER PLANET KEYS are the AUTOBOTS only hope because they have the power to unlock their home planet, CYBERTRON, thereby unleashing the one TRANSFORMER powerful enough to save the universePRIMUS!

This fall, CYBERTRON PRIMUS enters earth's atmosphere via the CYBERTRON line assortment. The impressive 14-inch-tall robot converts into the TRANSFORMERS home planet of CYBERTRON, and features an Omega Lock which activates multiple special elements including projectile weaponry, electronic lights and sounds.

Additional 2006 offerings include the following:

TRANSFORMERS CYBERTRON PRIMUS

(Approximate Retail Price: $49.99; Ages: 5 & Up; Available: Fall 2006)

The CYBERTRON assortment will be highlighted by the introduction of an all-new Supreme figure in the spring. CYBERTRON PRIMUS, at an impressive 14 inches tall (in robot mode), changes from the TRANSFORMERS home planet into an awesome giant robot. CYBERTRON PRIMUS comes with one CYBER PLANET KEY and an Omega Lock which activates multiple special elements including electronic lights and sounds, and projectile weaponry.

TRANSFORMERS CYBERTRON LEADER assortment

(Approximate Retail Price: $39.99; Ages: 5 & Up; Available: Fall 2006)

The intergalactic search for the CYBER PLANET KEYS brings the AUTOBOTS and DECEPITCONS to the Giant Planet where they meet the Giant Planet leader METROPLEX! When in robot mode, METROPLEX's extendable arms and legs allow him to stretch to over 13 inches tall! Wielding his electronic battle-ax, which features lights and sounds activated by his CYBER PLANET KEY, METROPLEX and his Mini-Con DRILL BIT help defend the AUTOBOTS against the menacing DECEPTICONS.

TRANSFORMERS CYBERTRON VOYAGER assortment

(Approximate Retail Price: $19.99; Ages: 5 & Up; Available: Spring 2006)

New characters and character variety will be introduced in 2006 in the TRANSFORMERS Cybertron Voyager assortment, featuring SOUNDWAVE, DARK CRUMPLEZONE, and NEMESIS BREAKER. Each of these figures comes with a CYBER PLANET KEY that activates projectile weaponry. DARK CRUMPLEZONE and NEMESIS BREAKER feature special electronic battle sounds.

TRANSFORMERS CYBERTRON DELUXE assortment

(Approximate Retail Price: $9.99; Ages: 5 & Up; Available: Spring 2006)

The CYBERTRON Deluxe assortment will introduce a wide selection of newly designed classic TRANSFORMERS characters including OPTIMUS PRIME as well as CYBERTRON favorites SKYWARP, CANNONBALL, SMOKESCREEN, and DEMOLISHER. Each Deluxe figure comes with a CYBER PLANET KEY that triggers unique features such as projectile weaponry, weapon reveals, electronic lights and/or sounds.

TRANSFORMERS BEAST WARS 10th ANNIVERSARY:

(Approximate Retail Price: $14.99; Ages: 5 & Up; Available: Winter 2006)

In celebration of the TRANSFORMERS BEAST WARS 10th Anniversary, MAXIMALS and PREDACONS are rekindling their savage dislike for one another across the galaxy. WASPINATOR, CHEETOR and RHINOX are three of six classic figures to be released this year. Each BEAST WARS figure includes a DVD and special bonus accessory collect all six of the above figures and you can build the first-ever Trans-Mutate figure! The fall assortment will include the last two TRANSFORMERS BEAST WARS 10th Anniversary figures Optimus Primal and Megatron.

TRANSFORMERS ALTERNATORS

(Approximate Retail Price: $19.99; Ages: 5 & Up; Available: Spring 2006)

The Alternator line assortment introduces an all-new selection of 1:24 scale fully detailed, licensed automotives, including a Dodge Ram SRT-10 OPTIMUS PRIME, Subaru Impreza Ricochet, Jeep Wrangler ROLLBAR, Ford GT MIRAGE and Mazda RX-8 MEISTER. Each Alternator features the uniquely classic TRANSFORMERS technology, allowing each realistic vehicle automobile to take form as a beloved original TRANSFORMERS character.

Fan2Fan have updated their website with a gallery of Dengeki Hobby Exclusive Robotmaster Black Lio Convoy, which you can view here.

Thanks to Cyke for letting the Trans-Europ Express group know about this thread over at BTFA.info , regarding which Cybertron Wave 4 scouts have been spotted, thus far, in Holland. The list includes: Brushguard, Wreckloose and Backstop. There is no sign, so far, of the remolded Street Speed minicons.

LATEST NEWS ::

EXHIBITION OF ART
Andrew Wildman is holding an exhibition of pages of comic book art from his
years at Marvel. Included in the exhibition will be pages of TRANSFORMERS,
GI-JOE, SPIDER-MAN and VENOM. Also on display will be design drawings from
the animated TV series LEGEND OF THE DRAGON. Many of the pieces will be for
sale with a percentage of the proceeds going to 'Draw the World Together'.
The exhibition runs from 14th-25th February. Further details can be found at
http://www.chippingnortontheatre.co.uk

For further details on Draw the World Together go to
http//www.drawtheworldtogether.com

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