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We'd like to thank Martin at Glu Mobile for sending us through the
press images from their forthcoming Transformers Movie mobile game. The game will be released next month and until now no images from the game have been available. You can view the images within our
Official Transformers Movie image gallery or by clicking
here.
Make sure you visit
Transformers At The Moon tomorrow as we will putting up our exclusive Q&A with the developers of the game which will be finalised later today
Category: Older News
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on: Wednesday, 2nd May 2007 at 12:18:46 BST
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The below is the latest email sent out from Sector Seven (it must be noted that the email is sent
in-character).
To Whom It May Concern:
Due to the increased e-mails, as well as the intrusions into our proprietary systems, our work here at Sector Seven has been slowed to a crawl. We're simply trying to finish our newest computer game software on time, and yet we continue to be inundated with strange queries and comments regarding something called "N.B.E.s" and someone known as "Agent X." We have no idea to whom or to what these terms refer.
As a result of this continuing drain on our resources, we're being forced to shut down our e-mail system for the foreseeable future. Any e-mail sent to us will bounce back. In addition, we're freezing our internal systems until we can eliminate the "hackers" out there who think it's funny to screw around with corporate networks. If we can complete our work, we think you'll be very satisfied with the result.
Thanks for your patience.
The Staff of Sector Seven Industries
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on: Tuesday, 1st May 2007 at 20:02:55 BST
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BotCon.com has been updated with images of the next toy from this years set. Classic Bugbite. Bugbite, as expected, is a white recolour of Bumblebee and is based on the e-Hobby exclusive repaint of the toy
Category: Older News
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on: Tuesday, 1st May 2007 at 08:37:59 BST
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TFWorld2005 member Destro has
posted the bio for the Pepsi Prime figure, believed to be the Pepsi Transformers toy mentioned on their site. The bio sounds like the toy could well be Pepsi Convoy (the recent version not the original).
TRANSFORMERS Pepsi OPTIMUS PRIME
It is of paramount importance to OPTIMUS PRIME that his mission and the presence of the AUTOBOTS on Earth remain a secret. Part of maintaining that secret is changing his disguise from time to time, though never so drastically that he has to get used to a whole new vehicle mode. This new disguise helps keep him incognito, hiding his presence from the DECEPTICONS and allowing him to plan their defeat without interruption. As an added bonus, this disguise, like some of his past ones, lets him hook up his fellow AUTOBOTS with some free Earth delicacies they rarely get to enjoy Pepsi OPTIMUS PRIME is a G1-styled figure with prominent Pepsi deco featured on the cab and open-bed trailer.
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on: Monday, 30th April 2007 at 18:53:46 BST
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Amazon.com has been updated with
images of the
Transformers Monopoly board game. The game features the following:
- The familiar Monopoly game play allows fans to vie to own control of the Transformers universe.
- Collectible pewter tokens include: Optimus Prime, Megatron, Bumblebee, Soundwave, Jazz, and Starscream
- Special Card Decoder allows players to read the directives on the Chance and Community Chest cards.
- Special
Monopoly Doubles rules allows Transformers fans to battle for
properties, collect extra money, draw Autobot or Decepticon cards, and
take away Energon Cubes.
- Recommended Age Range 8 and up
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on: Monday, 30th April 2007 at 18:52:19 BST
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AcToys member Beast Wars has posted a
picture of what appears to be an Alternator Rodimus. The toy is a recolour of Alternator Mirage, in G1 Hot Rod colours. The toy is boxed and doesn't appear to be a custom.
The text with the images, roughly translates into the following: (Provided via Bablefish)
Today went to friend there to play, has no intention between to see
this. The color good were very more than date version KISS, has
removed the white stripe, restored the front of a train flame symbol.
Is the toy matches colors approaches G1. From the box looked also
retained the KP eyeglasses. What a pity the friend persisted was not
willing Kaifeng, only to be able first to pat the picture which these
2 boxes installed. Originally H editorial ALT26 was this year final
ALT, looked like also was a false news.
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on: Monday, 30th April 2007 at 14:12:28 BST
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Thanks to Franco Villa for letting the Trans-Europe Express group know that it seems that the Transformers Movie wave 1 deluxe toys has been sighted in Italy. You can view the original sighting over at Autorobot.it
here
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on: Monday, 30th April 2007 at 12:05:18 BST
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on: Sunday, 29th April 2007 at 09:48:59 BST
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Simon Furman has answered
five questions on his blog which were chosen by IDW forum moderator Bassbot.
Here's a snippet, but click the link to read the whole article.
It's never (or rarely) just a random throw of the dice.
Somehow, either that character should serve the story (even in a very
minor way) or, by their presence, bring out something in another
character or provide the spur for some bit of action/drama/conflict.
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on: Sunday, 29th April 2007 at 09:46:29 BST
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THE BATTLE FOR THE ALLSPARK IGNITES ONLINE WITH THE LAUNCH OF TRANSFORMERS: THE GAME WEBSITE
Santa Monica, CA April 27, 2007 It's time to choose your side! The
fight for earth is being waged online with the launch of The Battle for
the AllSpark web game on the official TRANSFORMERS: The Game site from
Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), under license from HPG, the licensing
division of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS). Starting tonight fans can log on
to http://www.transformersgame.com
to get the latest news and information on the highly anticipated game,
as well as sign up as an AUTOBOTS or DECEPTICONS character and join
forces with a global team vying for prizes, exclusive access to game
information and control over Earth.
"The TRANSFORMERS: The Game website gives fans a unique and interactive
way to experience the TRANSFORMERS universe," said Will Kassoy, senior
vice president of global brand management, Activision, Inc. "Fans will
become part of a global community where they can join forces with other
players, chat live with TRANSFORMERS fans, as well as watch and engage
in battles to capture power of the AllSpark."
The Battle for the AllSpark is a worldwide online multiplayer
experience that allows fans to play on the AUTOBOTS or DECEPTICONS team
to face off in real time challenges that pit one side against the other
in a struggle to take over the world. Players contend in one-on-one
skirmishes that continually earn points for themselves and their team.
Each week, individuals with the highest scores will be rewarded with a
variety of prizes, while the side with the largest score takes control
of the AllSpark and is granted exclusive access to special sections of
the site.
Based on TRANSFORMERS, the upcoming live-action feature film due out on
July 4th from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures, in
association with Hasbro, TRANSFORMERS: The Game lets players choose to
protect the Earth as AUTOBOTS or destroy it as DECEPTICONS. Playing as
OPTIMUS PRIME, BUMBLEBEE, MEGATRON, BARRICADE and other characters,
gamers will experience the unstoppable power and massive scale of their
favorite ROBOTS IN DISGUISE as they battle for Earth.
TRANSFORMERS: The Game is in development by Traveller's Tales for Xbox
360 video game and entertainment systems from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION
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on: Saturday, 28th April 2007 at 09:53:02 BST
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The BotCon website has been updated with the following information:
We are pleased to announce our fourth hotel block for
BotCon 2007 at The Hilton Providence. Guests can call 800-221-3109 401-831-3900
right now to make reservations.
This final hotel room block won't last long so make your reservations today! The Hilton is one block from the Rhode Island Convention Center.Brian Savage also sent out an email to a few people today with the following information:-
Now here is the most important news: 75% of the sets have been pre-sold, so if you are interested in obtaining one at the issue price, don't delay. Thanks to
TFWorld2005 for the email information.
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on: Friday, 27th April 2007 at 21:12:05 BST
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The BotCon
website has been updated with images of the third exclusive toy, this time Thrust, the third and final of the original three Strike Planes (Seekers), is shown off. The toy features remolded wings and uses the Transformers Classics Ramjet mold.
This leaves only Dreadwind and Bugbite to be shown, of the annouced figures. It will be interesting to see who, if anyone, else is released at the convention (possible Sunstorm and the Elita-1 Chromia repaint).
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on: Thursday, 26th April 2007 at 20:21:03 BST
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The TakaraTomy Transformers Sports Label Convoy and Megatron Nike 7.0 shoes were released today in Japan priced at
2,625 yen, report the Reuters news agency. An image of Convoy toy was taken yesterday and reported by Reuters at the same time as the Music Label image.
You can view the image of Convoy, which includes a comparison to the full scale show below
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on: Thursday, 26th April 2007 at 08:39:45 BST
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Metrodome have placed the Trailer for the 1986 Transformers The Movie on
You Tube. They have also released the following press release from Metrodome:-
"
Hi all
We are extremely pleased and excited to announce that after 21 years
since its first release, Metrodome will be bringing back Transformers
the Movie to the big screen! Opening one month before the Ultimate
Edition DVD release, the movie will show exclusively at the Apollo West
End Cinema in London from Friday 4th May and run for a two week period.
This is the perfect chance for all you fans that missed out on the
original theatrical release to see how the movie was meant to be
experienced in its full cinematic glory the planet destroying mass of
Unicron and Prime's momentous battle with Megatron will never look
better than this!
Tickets go on sale on Monday 30th May and with such an exclusive run of
only two weeks, they will be high in demand so get in there and
pre-book your seats on the Apollo's website www.apollocinemas.co.uk or
call 0871 220 6000.
And of course one month after the opening of the movie's theatrical run
sees the DVD release of Transformers the Movie Ultimate Edition:
newly remastered and for the first time in widescreen in the UK! Along
with this stunning picture and new 5.1 audio we have put together some
great special features for this release.
DISC 1
Remastered movie with 5.1 audio/stereo option
Commentary with Transformers expert Chris McFeely
Alternate US/UK version footage
US theatrical trailer
Japanese Trailer
US TV spots
Final title check test
Cinex check colour and exposure check
Character biographies
New Transformers The Movie trailer
DISC 2
Original 4:3 version of the movie
Exclusive interview with Flint Dille (Story Consultant)
The voice of Optimus Prime, Peter Cullen Q&A
Exclusive Japanese Scramble City episode
Deleted and alternative scenes
Paramount's
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on: Thursday, 26th April 2007 at 08:31:22 BST
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A new image of the Transformers Rumble and Frenzy headphoneshas surface on the Japanese MSN website (courtesy of
Reuters). The image is of Takara
Tomy employee Chie Yamada wearing the "Transformers Music Label Frenzy & Rumble playing
earphone". The image was taken on the 25th April 2007 in Tokyo Japan. The article states that the figures will go on sale in Japan on the 19th July 2007 for
3,950 yen.
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on: Thursday, 26th April 2007 at 08:31:00 BST
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