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Snakas has an article on the Boxset of 10 Gum Transformers Prime Arm Microns. The toys have a release date of the 20th of Augsut, and are prices at 2,940 per box (so 300 yen per figure) which is around 2 GBP.
The figures look the same as the Micron Arms Gacha versions
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on: Thursday, 31st May 2012 at 10:56:48 BST
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Full Metal Hero Administrator Shockscream has come into possession of the newly release Transformers Prime Ironhide and Transformers Prime Dreadwing and has posted some images of both figures.
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on: Wednesday, 30th May 2012 at 15:27:07 BST
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Whilst we were sitting in on the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles talk and presentation, Jagex held a presenatation to discuss the Transformers Universe MMO game (for which they are still looking for staff).
A free web-based MMO based on Transformers Prime.
Aimed to last for at least 10 years.
Will have various known Transformers Characters
At launch the game will be based on Earth but eventually other “areas” will be accessible such as Cybertron + other planets. Hence, the name “Universe”. They have stated that new transformers will be introduced as we travel from one world to another.
Energon is aimed to be used as a currency.
Real money will be integrated in the game but in what way exactly has not been yet finalized. Most likely a way to increase the pace of things for people who would like quick results. It will not be used to purchase a more powerful weapon as that would not be fair.
Regarding Customization:
Initially only vehicles but animal forms/beast modes to follow.
You can choose a male or a female character.
There will be classes: ie brawler, snipper, technician (not yet defined)
Alternate modes are not just a mount
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on: Monday, 28th May 2012 at 07:38:05 BST
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Toys R Us' have updated their US website with an exclusive two minute preview of this weeks Transformers Prime episode Toxicity. The episode focuses on Bulkhead and will fill in the gaps of the ongoing story. The internet being what it is the clip has been ripped and uploaded onto YouTube which means that you can view it below.
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on: Thursday, 24th May 2012 at 20:51:43 BST
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MTV have posted an exclusive sneak-peak at this weekends Transformers Prime episode Triage. The synopsis for the episode is that "during the third relic hunt Ratchet and Wheeljack get a one of a kind opportunity when Soundwave's deployer is disabled.". you can watch the video below.
More news for fans of the Cyberverse line. TFW2005.com board member Quegon has reported that the Optimus Maximus figure has now been released at retail within Singapore. The figure, who is a large transforming battle station, is available at Toys R Us stores.
Happy hunting!
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on: Thursday, 17th May 2012 at 07:55:18 BST
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Kapow Toys have updated their fansite (FullMetalHero.com) with a picture review of the "just released" Transformers Prime Star Hammer and Wheeljack vehicle set (available right now within the UK from Argos). The review covers images of the pack and rates the set as a 9/10 stating that both kids and collectors will love it. You can read the full review by following the link at the start of the story.
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on: Thursday, 17th May 2012 at 07:52:56 BST
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Hasbro have posted the answers from their Transformer Prime Q&A with the legendary Frank Welker onto their Facebook page.
1) Randy Young: What are your thoughts on why Transformers has become such a pop culture icon and endures to this day?
FW: Honestly, I think early on the ability to move the characters and have them transform was a brilliant design idea. You ended up with two figures not just one. The figures themselves were well thought out and stood apart from what was being made at the time. Also, Hasbro never sits idle for long they must have “mad scientist” idea men who work around the clock to keep coming up with new ideas, takes and concepts. I think that helps keep interest in the brand and grabs a new group of fans in each generation. Some things work and some don’t but they never stop trying to please the fans and it blows me away that they have listened to you guys and kept Prime, and Megatron as the leading force in the franchise. That kind of loyalty is not often seen in the biz.
2) Chibi Chan: If you could bring in any of the transformers from the other generations into Transformers Prime, who would they be and why?
FW: Chibi, you know what I would really like to see is a tribute to the G1 series and have a special that included the entire past cast or as many as we could assemble for a terrific 90 minute or two hour event. I know a lot of the guys and gals that are around and would love to do it. It’s problematic to bring charters into CGI life it’s very expensive so it would have to be like the old animated show and done in flat animation.
As to who I would bring into Transformers Prime, that is a tough question…there were so many I had affection for but you know what might be a good idea, have a contest and let you the fans vote for one Autobot and one Decepticon that you would like to see inserted into the TFP shows.
3) Christopher Curi: Mr. Welker, have any of your characters ever been modeled after the voice you create for them, or do you create the voice based on what the characters already look like?
FW: Hi Christopher, it is almost, with rare exception, the latter. We usually create the voice based on what we see or a verbal description by the producer or director. My favorite process is looking at the drawing or picture and then letting us the actors just come up with a voice to fit what we see. That is what Wally Burr director in the G1 days did with us. Almost always, that will be the best voice for the actor to perform because it is his initial gut instinct. But it usually doesn’t go down that way. The writer, the producer, and the director all have ideas that they want to be incorporated and often the amalgam is far from the actor’s first impression. Sometimes it works out great with the team effort…but to me the less messing around the better, after all if a picture is worth a thousand words that should be plenty enough.
4) Barry Koch: how hard is it to get the voice of Megatron down to the perfect pitch?
FW: Barry, just like feeling better some days than others there are times I feel such power and strength with Megatron it’s like flying effortlessly. Then there are those few days where I have to physically kick it up a notch to get him where I want him. There is technique for this…when I feel he isn’t quite as edgy as I would like, I do some low unearthly growls to get into character then I play the microphone on its stand just like it was a boxing opponent. I concentrate on the mike as a presence and bob and weave and pounce. I know that may sound a bit melodramatic but it works for me. The sound engineer may stop me once in a while because I am off mike but it really does the trick for the acting beats and getting vocal control. Now I think is the time I should say, “I am a professional don’t try this at home”…but I would suggest it is a great way to get into character or maybe loosen up for work?? So put on your best evil face and move swiftly making guttural sounds, bob and weave and enjoy irritating the bejesus out of those around you!!! Yes, Barry, I say…”Start your day the Megatron way.”
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on: Thursday, 10th May 2012 at 13:35:29 BST
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ScreenCrush.com have posted a short clip from the upcoming Transformers Prime episode "Triangulation" onto YouTube. The episode continues the current Relic Hunt storyline and airs this weekend. You can view the clip below.
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on: Thursday, 10th May 2012 at 13:34:17 BST
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IGN have posted a trailer for the upcoming Nintendo Wii and DS video game Transformers Prime onto the video sharing website YouTube. The trailer, which can be viewed using the plug-in below, is just over 1 minute in length features the main cast of the Television series.
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on: Wednesday, 9th May 2012 at 08:31:24 BST
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the official Transformers Facebook page, we get our first look at Prime Waves 4 & 5, which brings new toy goodness in the form of Sergeant Kup, Rumble, Airachnhid, Dead End and Stealth Bumblebee.
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on: Monday, 7th May 2012 at 00:02:12 BST
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Planet Iacon is once again first with the Arms Micron news, this time with images of what appers to be wave two .. including a Bulk Head Arms Micron figure.
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on: Tuesday, 1st May 2012 at 12:35:27 BST
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TFW2005 member Ricochet lets us know about the upcoming Shadow Arms Microns Giveaway Campaign. Figure names are "Shadow Ciel", "Shadow Arue", "Shadow Gora", "Shadow Baro", all in clear black plastic. The molds used are from current AM partners Cliffjumper, Ratchet, Megatron and Skywarp.
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on: Wednesday, 25th April 2012 at 07:45:24 BST
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