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Takara-Tomy have unveiled their latest free present campaign,
this time to promote Transformers Prime. From 28 December 2011 by
spending 3,000 yen or more at participating stores on Transformers Prime
merchandise, shoppers will receive a free limited edition Micron. The
three Microns are:
Autobot Peaceman - named after Peacemaker, Pointblank's Targetmastr partener, an orange version of Transformers Power Core Combiner Chopster. Toys R Us Japan Exculsive
Fracas - named after Scourge's Targetmaster partner, a blue version of the Transformers Power Core Combiner Groundspike. Exclusive to Yamada Denki,
Yodobashi Camera, Edion Group, Ishimaru, Deodeo, Eiden and Midori.
Aimless - named after Misfire's Targetmaster partner, a light purple version of Transformers Power Core Combiner Throttler. Joshin, Kidsland and Bic Camera Exclusive.
Category: Transformers: Prime
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on: Monday, 19th December 2011 at 20:56:27 GMT
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Amazon.com now have a listing for the Transformers Prime Season 1 Blu-Ray that was recently announced in a Press Release by Shout Factory and Hasbro Inc. You can read the press release below.
TRANSFORMERS PRIME:THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON
Featuring Over 10 Hours of Non-Stop Action,
Special Bonus Content and More!
THE COLLECTIBLE 4-DVD SET & LIMITED EDITION 4-DISC BLU-RAY COLLECTION
PACKED WITH A 96-PAGE GRAPHIC NOVEL
OWN IT ON MARCH 6, 2012 FROM SHOUT! FACTORY
December 9, 2011 - Prepare to experience the world of TRANSFORMERS PRIME
like never before with perfect picture visuals and the purest digital
sound available when the entire first season of the award-winning CGI
animated series TRANSFORMERS PRIME arrives in stores everywhere in North
America on March 6, 2012 in a deluxe 4-DVD set and a Limited Edition
4-Disc Blu-ray collection from Shout! Factory, in collaboration with
Hasbro Studios.
Both the DVD and Blu-ray collections of TRANSFORMERS PRIME: THE COMPLETE
FIRST SEASON boast all 26 action-packed episodes (including the 5-part
miniseries Darkness Rising) and special bonus content. For a limited
time only, TRANSFORMERS PRIME: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON Limited Edition
4-Disc Blu-ray contains a 96-page IDW graphic novel based on this hit
series.
Fans and collectors can pre-order the DVD release of TRANSFORMERS PRIME:
THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON today! The Limited-Edition 4-Disc Blu-ray
Collection (featuring the 96-page IDW graphic novel) is available for
preorder exclusively on Amazon and ShoutFactoryStore.com.
Delivering a new level of heavy metal action and family entertainment
for all ages, the limited edition Blu-ray collection is priced to own at
$64.99 SRP. The deluxe 4-DVD set is sold separately and has a suggested
retail price of $29.93 SRP.
The TRANSFORMERS saga starts a new chapter as old foes return, legendary
heroes rise, and new ones are found in unlikely places. The new EMMY
Award winning series TRANSFORMERS PRIME, A Hasbro Studios production,
currently airs on The HUB television network in the U.S. and Teletoons
in Canada, deepens the epic mythology of both the AUTOBOTS and
DECEPTICONS, while starting a new chapter for a new generation of fans.
In early 2011, loyal TRANSFORMERS fans, as well as families and kids,
were introduced to this visually stunning five-part miniseries on The
HUB. Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Arcee, AUTOBOT Ratchet, Bulkhead, and
many others are back to "roll out" against Megatron's latest attempt to
conquer Earth. And Megatron proves to be more powerful than ever, having
acquired a rare element that allows him mastery over life itself.
OPTIMUS PRIME and the AUTBOTS may be few against the Decepticon hordes,
but they find increased strength through bonds forged with three human
teenagers.
Season One of TRANSFORMERS PRIME boasts an all-star voice cast,
including Peter Cullen, Frank Welker, Steve Blum, Jeffrey Combs, Adam
Baldwin, Markie Post, Ernie Hudson, among other notables. TRANSFORMERS
PRIME is produced by Hasbro Studios, with Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci
and Jeff Kline serving as executive producers. Kurtzman and Orci served
as writers for the feature films TRANSFORMERS and TRANSFORMERS: Revenge
of the Fallen.
TRANSFORMERS PRIME recently garnered two Emmy Awards for Outstanding
Individual Achievement in Animation and six Emmy nominations.
TRANSFORMERS PRIME: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON Blu-ray Collection
Limited Edition 4-Disc Blu-ray is packed with Transformers Prime graphic novel and bonus content
Street Date: March 6, 2012
Running Time: +/- 10 hours
Aspect Ratio: widescreen
Audio: English, Audio 5.1 Surround
TRANSFORMERS PRIME: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON DVD Set
4-DVD Set and bonus content
Street Date: March 6, 2012
Running Time: +/- 10 hours
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic widescreen
Audio: English, Audio 5.1 Surround
About Shout! Factory
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producing, uncovering and revitalizing the very best of pop culture.
Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their
careers sharing their music, television and film faves with discerning
consumers the world over. Shout! Factory's DVD offerings serve up
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Shout! Factory is based in Santa Monica, California. For more on Shout!
Factory, visit shoutfactory.com.
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Sciences/ The National Academy for Television Arts & Sciences.
Grammy is the registered trademark of the national Academy of Recording
Arts & Sciences, Inc.
Category: Transformers: Prime
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on: Saturday, 10th December 2011 at 12:09:53 GMT
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Each week, Hasbro Transformers Official Facebook Page is taking
questions for the cast and crew of the hit animated series “Transformers
Prime” from fans. Check out this week’s Fan Q&A with "Transformers
Prime" Writer's Assistant (and writer of the episode "Stronger, Faster") Mairghread Scott!
Catherine
Martin asks: “Stronger, Faster” is one of my favourite “Transformers
Prime” episodes! Do you think the events of the episode have had a
permanent effect on Ratchet?
Mairghread Scott: Of course our Story Editor (the fabulous Duane
Capizzi) could answer this better, but I like to think my episode had
the most impact on Optimus. Ratchet does gain a certain confidence from
the events in "Stronger, Faster," but it's the first time someone really
calls out Optimus for not being more aggressive toward the Decepticons.
I think of this episode as the seed for Optimus' duel with Megatron in
"One Shall Fall."
For those who do not have the access, the article is mirrored after the jump.
Kelly Paradise asks:
Hello, Mairghread! First off, great episode. “Stronger, Faster“ is one
of my Favorite episodes of “Transformers Prime.” What tricks of the
trade do you suggest for somebody interested in writing for animated
series?
Mairghread Scott: I think the most important thing to remember about
writing is re-writing. Only about 20% of my time is writing a brand new
script. 80% is tweaking, honing and cutting to make what I wrote better.
When it comes to writing animation, the secret is movement. Live action
TV is largely people standing around talking. In animation, your
characters can do anything while talking, so try to add movement however
you can (chases, fighting, even just walking from place to place).
Amber Whetstine asks: What inspires you for the episodes you write?
Mairghread Scott: I usually try to start with emotions when I write.
Using "Stronger, Faster" as an example: I noticed the Autobots rarely
attack the Decepticons head-on because they're so outnumbered. It's a
smart strategy, but it seemed to me that it must be frustrating
sometimes. You're whittling away at your enemy instead of having one
big, satisfying fight. I thought Ratchet would probably be even more
frustrated, because he's usually not even in the field; he's healing the
others so they can return to this drawn-out battle. "Stronger, Faster"
became a way for me to explore that frustration and Ratchet's desire for
a single, decisive victory. Also, I thought it would be cool to have an
Autobot tell off Optimus.
Catherine Martin asks: “Stronger, Faster” is one of my favourite
“Transformers Prime” episodes! Do you think the events of the episode
have had a permanent effect on Ratchet?
Mairghread Scott: Of course our Story Editor (the fabulous Duane
Capizzi) could answer this better, but I like to think my episode had
the most impact on Optimus. Ratchet does gain a certain confidence from
the events in "Stronger, Faster," but it's the first time someone really
calls out Optimus for not being more aggressive toward the Decepticons.
I think of this episode as the seed for Optimus' duel with Megatron in
"One Shall Fall."
Matt Spada asks: What have been some of the biggest challenges with
writing the show? What characters do you feel need to be more deeply
explored? Has it been difficult to work on a show with characters that
are over 20 years old and are viewed in a specific way?
Mairghread Scott: The biggest challenge in writing our show is the fact
that we're CG, so we have to be very careful about introducing new
characters, sets and props. On the bright side, it has pushed us to
build stronger main characters instead of just using endless new
Bad-Guys-Of-The-Week.
On your next question, I actually worked really hard in Season 2 to
explore Miko more deeply. I know she's a bit polarizing for the fans,
but it takes guts to stand up to Megatron (especially when you're
ankle-high). In Season 2, I really tried to dig into that fearless part
of Miko's character.
As far as our characters’ history, I enjoy working with pre-existing
characters. Sure, we can't incorporate the entire history of each
Transformer, but I find it more interesting to deepen a character that
already exists, rather than just constantly inventing new characters.
Haley Franklin asks: Hey! Is it fun writing for Transformers Prime? I
bet it's very interesting to come up with ideas and actually put them
into an episode.
Mairghread Scott: It is super fun writing for “Transformers Prime!” My
favorite part is watching the actors record my script. My happiest
moment in "Stronger, Faster" was when Ratchet is trying to get Bulkhead
to spar with him. Jeffrey Combs (who plays Ratchet) was so into it he
actually started to tap Kevin Michael Richardson (who plays Bulkhead) on
the shoulder. If actors start getting into it, you know you've done
something right.
Thanks to everyone who asked questions! Roll Out!
- Mairghread
Category: Transformers: Prime
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on: Tuesday, 6th December 2011 at 20:15:32 GMT
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Kapow-Toys have posted a short announcement on their Facebook page confirming that the Transformers Prime figures will be released within the United Kingdom in Januray 2012. The first wave will include Optimus Prime, Bulkhead, Arcee, CliffJumper, Starscream and more.
Category: Transformers: Prime
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on: Saturday, 19th November 2011 at 16:46:51 GMT
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Fellow UK based site FullMetalHero.com have posted two galleries of upcoming Transformers Prime figures Optimus Prime and Bulkhead. The toys, when they are officially released, will be available via their store Kapow-Toys.
Popular YouTube poster Peaugh has posted a video review of the Transformers Prime Voyager Class Optimus Prime figure on the video sharing website. You can view the video below.
Category: Transformers: Prime
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on: Sunday, 13th November 2011 at 10:25:49 GMT
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BWFT has posted
interviews with Transformers Prime voice actors Sumalee Montano and
Tania Gunadi, who voice Arcee and Miko respectively. The full interviews
can be viewed at the following links: Sumalee Montano, Tania Gunadi
Category: Transformers: Prime
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on: Monday, 7th November 2011 at 10:52:57 GMT
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Transformers Galaxy have posted some pictures of the upcoming Transformers Prime Starscream figure to their Facebook Group page. To view the images simply follow the link to the original source.
Category: Transformers: Prime
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on: Sunday, 6th November 2011 at 20:46:12 GMT
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My store Emerald Knights Comics and Games is hosting a Transformers Prime Darkness Rising DVD Signing on Saturday December 10th at 1pm. Entry to the event will be purchase of the DVD (MSRP 14.99) from us. Our guests will include
David Hartman- Supervising Director / Art Director
Jose Lopez- Character Designer / Supervisor
Vince Toyama- BG Designer/ Supervisor
Christophe Vacher- Color Design Supervisor
Shaunt Nigoghossian - Director /SB Artist
Todd Waterman - Director / SB Artist
Walter Gatus - Character Designer
Please let us know if you have any other question and we will be happy to answer them!
Thank you,
Jason Enright
Emerald Knights Comcis and Games
4116 W. Burbank Blvd.
Burbank CA 91505
www.ekcomcisandgames.com
Category: Transformers: Prime
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on: Friday, 4th November 2011 at 18:31:02 GMT
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The first wave of Transformers Prime has been released in Hong Kong retails as well as hobby shops by members of HK-TF
The first figures that are sighted in Hong Kong include the following:
- Deluxe Class Bumblebee
- Deluxe Class Starscream
- Deluxe Class Arcee
- Deluxe Class Cliffjumper
- Transformers Prime Entertainment Pack - Optimus Prime & Megatron with Zak, Raf and Miko
Category: Transformers: Prime
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on: Monday, 31st October 2011 at 15:29:47 GMT
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Hasbro Inc submitted a trademark application for
AGE OF EXTINCTION
with the USPTO on the Tuesday, 27th August 2013. The mark was submitted within the category
Toy action figures, toy vehicles and toy robots convertible into other visual toy forms and currently has as status of A Sections 8 and 15 combined declaration has been accepted and acknowledged..
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Takara-Tomy have unveiled their latest free present campaign,
this time to promote Transformers Prime. From 28 December 2011 by
spending 3,000 yen or more at participating stores on Transformers Prime
merchandise, shoppers will receive a free limited edition Micron. The
three Microns are:
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