Transformers News: Category - "Older News"

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This area of the website is dedicated to Transformers news. Currently this website contains 3907 news stories divided over 261 pages. You can submit a news story by using our news submission page.

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AFA Graded Transformers - AFA graded Transformers related news and information. For more details regarding AFA Transformers including the latest ratings, going prices and how to get your figure rated, please visit www.afatransformers.com.
G.I. Joe - We are also fans of G.I-Joe and so on occasionally we run news stories related to that Hasbro line, primarily related to the live action films.
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Toy Industry News - This section contains toy industry related news stories, including press releases, NPD sales charts and other events that may have a knock on affect to Hasbro Inc, TakaraTomy or Transformers in general.
Trans-Europe Express Group News - The Trans-Europe Express was a Yahoo! Group where a few people collaboration to share information on what was going in within Europe relating to Transformers as well as promoting a united European fan community.
Transformer Toy Sightings - This is where you will find toy sighting related news stories.
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Transformers Trademark News - News stories relating to trademark applications that Hasbro Inc have made with the USPTO. These stories are always broken here first.
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TfC Sixgun colour image

Third Party Transformers news took over the internet last night as not to be beaten by Mech Ideas TFC Toys showed off the first colour image of their Transformers Generations SixGun figure

Category: Older News | Submitted by: Moonbug - on: Thursday, 27th February 2014 at 09:31:12 GMT | Share: | Discuss: Read on

Mech Ideas Ironfist

Following on from their Transformers Animated enspired figures, Mech Ideas have also shown off new images of their take on Ironfist (or Fisitron as modern fans know him as). The design of the character is based on the IDW Wreckers comics by Nick Roche and James Roberts.

Category: Older News | Submitted by: Moonbug - on: Thursday, 27th February 2014 at 09:31:12 GMT | Share: | Discuss: Read on

Mech Ideas Animated Huffer and Pipes

The Third Party Transformers company Mech Ideas, who made the Auto Assembly exclusive toys, have posted images of their take on Transformers Animated Pipes and Huffer (Toon Titans Buster and Trench).

Category: Older News | Submitted by: Moonbug - on: Thursday, 27th February 2014 at 09:31:12 GMT | Share: | Discuss: Read on

Ebay Auction

We have listed some auctions on ebay, non Transformers, but something you may be after. The first is a new Sony Xperia Z1 which I'm selling for my work, the rest are sealed Japanese Revoltech toys which I never got to open.
Sony Xperia Z1

Revoltech Buzz Lightyear

Revoltech Woody

Revoltech Vash the Stampede

Revoltech Nicholas D Wolfwood

Category: Older News | Submitted by: Moonbug - on: Saturday, 25th January 2014 at 15:53:12 GMT | Share: | Discuss: Read on

Stan Bush to attend BotCon

Rumours are flying that Stan Bush will be attending BotCon this year. You can see the report on The Allspark.

Category: Older News | Submitted by: Moonbug - on: Saturday, 16th June 2007 at 21:41:58 BST | Share: | Discuss: Read on

Transformers Scalextic set now out

Paul Hitches, of The Spacebridge fame, is reporting that the Transformers Scalextric set is now out in the UK. He's posted pictures of his set on TFWorld 2005.

Category: Older News | Submitted by: Moonbug - on: Saturday, 16th June 2007 at 21:40:37 BST | Share: | Discuss: Read on

Even more BotCon Alpha-Trion Images with comparisons

Seibertron member rikkomba has posted images and a review of the unannounced BotCon 2007 Alpha Trion toy (the recoloured vector prime toy) at Inside Pulse.

Category: Older News | Submitted by: Moonbug - on: Saturday, 16th June 2007 at 09:09:20 BST | Share: | Discuss: Read on

Games of Decption BotCon Set artwork

The BotCon website has been updated with the first images of the artwork which will comprise of the set of toys for this years convention, known as the Games of Decption.

The set of toys are Bugbyte, Dirge, Dreadwind, Ramjet and Thrust.

Category: Older News | Submitted by: Moonbug - on: Friday, 15th June 2007 at 08:29:14 BST | Share: | Discuss: Read on

UK Toy market worth £2.16 billion says Research and Markets

In a report into the UK toy market (available here for &eruo;774 (electronic) or &eruo;950 (hard copy)), the UK toy industry is now valued at £2.16bn. "Total sales have increased annually since 2002, although growth levels have been relatively low" the report states.

The report breaks the toy market into nine product categories.

infant / pre-school toys and games
Activity toys
Outdoor and sports toys and games
Games / Puzzels
Dolls
Action Toys
Vehicles
Plush toys
Other products

The report states that several factors have had a strong effect on the market including the UK birth rate falling annually from 1996 until 2001. Since 2001 that figure has reversed, and the birth rate is back on the increase. In terms of UK child populatation, this trend led to a fall in the total child population between 2002 and 2006. However the under-5 age group increased in number over the same period

The report does highlight, however, that this is not the greatest concern to the toy suppliers that falls to the KGOY (Kids Getting Older Younger). As a result of this, traditional toys are being abandonded at younger ages in favour of PC and console games, mobile telephones, fashion and a wealth of alternative products. To try to combat this trend, suppliers have been focusing on producing more engaging toys, adding in more electronis features, including fashion elements and introducing websites with interactive elements. Some groups, as the report states, are not looking outside of the child markets and looking to aim ranges at an older audience. It quotes Hornby and Games Workshop as two such organisations. Here's a quote "Collectability is also regarded as a way ot target higher spending amoung adult buyers. In addition, 'retro' products have looked to appeal to parents rather than children, as witnessed by the revival of brands such as Raleigh". Licensed products rosed wthin the UK by 10% in 2005/2006, mainly due to supermarkets, to £2.2bn, however Woolworths remained the most significant supplier of licensed products in the UK.

Here are some more quotes
"Toys and games are an international business with global brands. Most of the major companies source and distribute internationally so that they can benefit from economies of scale (not only in terms of costs but also with regard to marketing). The two largest toy companies are Mattel and Hasbro, both of which are in US ownership. These companies operate across most sectors of the toys market and own major brands such as Barbie, Action Man, My Little Pony and Fisher Price. UK-owned companies tend to be smaller in scale and include groups such as Vivid Imaginations and Hornby.

The presence of large international groups in the traditional toys and games market has allowed a high level of investment in brands and products. Established names have moved into new formats, such as DVD board games. The cross licensing of names from the media has also been an important source of new products, from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to Roary the Racing Car.

Many brands and products have seen a rise in electronic content to more effectively target an increasingly sophisticated demographic. The use of interactive websites to encourage brand loyalty and interest is also developing.

The toys and games market has limited scope for growth in the current competitive children's market. However, the existence of strong brands and established companies in the sector is a positive indicator."

Category: Older News | Submitted by: quartz - on: Thursday, 14th June 2007 at 16:37:45 BST | Share: | Discuss: Read on

New Transformers Everything Else listings on Amazon.com

Amazon.com has been updated with the following new Transformers product listings within the Everything Else section.

SUPER SOAKER TRANSFORMERS Water Shooter

Category: Older News | Submitted by: quartz - on: Thursday, 14th June 2007 at 15:00:09 BST | Share: | Discuss: Read on

New Transformers Home and Garden listings on Amazon.com

Amazon.com has been updated with the following new Transformers product listings within the Home and Garden section.

Category: Older News | Submitted by: quartz - on: Thursday, 14th June 2007 at 15:00:04 BST | Share: | Discuss: Read on

New Transformers listings on the Woolworths website

Woolworths have updated their website with the following listings of Transformers products.

Transformers - Desc: Original Soundtrack Various Artist

Category: Older News | Submitted by: quartz - on: Thursday, 14th June 2007 at 09:33:08 BST | Share: | Discuss: Read on

FCUK Transformers t-shirt Images

Back on the 18th May we announced that French Connection UK (FCUK) were to produce some Transformers t-shirts. Well the designs can now be seen on their website.

Thanks to The Spacebridge for the original spot.

Category: Older News | Submitted by: Moonbug - on: Wednesday, 13th June 2007 at 08:30:30 BST | Share: | Discuss: Read on

New Transformers Apparel listings on Amazon.com

Amazon.com has been updated with the following new Transformers product listings within the Apparel section.

Transformers Blue and Red Set of Two Cotton Pajamas for Boys

Category: Older News | Submitted by: quartz - on: Tuesday, 12th June 2007 at 15:00:16 BST | Share: | Discuss: Read on

New Transformers listings on the Woolworths website

Woolworths have updated their website with the following listings of Transformers products.

Transformers Cybertron Voyagers - Dark Crumplezone - Desc: There are five fantastic Transformers Cybertron Voyagers to collect. They are amazing robot figures - some change into detailed bomber vehicles and others turn into scary beasts\! Featuring cool sound ...

Category: Older News | Submitted by: quartz - on: Tuesday, 12th June 2007 at 09:33:07 BST | Share: | Discuss: Read on

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