Transformers News And Reviews
Marvel G1 Inspired Orion & Hegemon (Optimus & Megatron) ToyWorld BotCon Exclusive
/TFSource have anounce this years ToyWorld BotCon exclusive as Orion and Hegemon repaints heavily inspired by Marvel's G1 Transformers comics. With a price tag of only $220, this one would be hard to pass up.
Details from TFSource website:
Product Details
Limited to just 200 pieces for the North American market
This convention exclusive giftset includes both Orion & Hegemon in Comic Edition colors. Comes in collector's edition giftset packaging featuring exclusive artwork that pays homage back to the days of 80's comics.
USA Today Reveals The First Fan-Built Transformers Combiner - Victorion!
/USA Today has revealed the final look of the new fan-built combiner Victorion on their website this morning. Right from the pages of the upcoming Combiner Hunters comic from IDW Publishing this 6 Fem-Bot combiner has a unique look that I already love.
USA Today wrote:
The Transformers universe is about to get an influx of girl power and a giant new personality.
Six female robots that team up to form the massive Combiner character Victorion debut next month in IDW's Transformers: Combiner Hunters comic book, and they're a motley crew made tighter by surviving pretty much the worst environment possible.
Not that writer Mairghread Scott is breaking out the welcome mat to greet them as they're introduced into the mythology.
"I don't like to give my characters a lot of breathing room, so Victorion comes into existence about a half-second before a sword flies at her head," she says.
"Naturally, her first concern when it comes to other Transformers is not being killed by them. But IDW Transformers has always been interested in how people navigate a world of shifting alliances, imperfect heroes, and charismatic villains."
The Combiner Hunters one-shot features the aftermath of the recent Combiner Wars saga and feature the female Autobots Chromia, Windblade and Arcee meeting the new Victorion, the result of a recent Hasbro Fan Built Combiner poll designed to create a new female character for toys and comics.
The resourceful and tenacious Autobots who combine as Victorion volunteered to search for artifacts sacred to their culture and religion in the Sea of Rust, an unsettled area on the planet Cybertron that's corrupted by toxic gases. This dangerous atmosphere corrodes armor and has unknown effects on a 'bot's processors and circuits.
"They've been forced to adapt to their surroundings and have learned how to live without much. This makes them extremely resourceful," says John Warden, Hasbro's Transformers design manager.
"They work together out of need, but they may not always like it. Life in this kind of environment can force you into some difficult choices, and these 'bots aren't afraid to make them. It makes them strong and resilient, and forges a lasting bond."
Like people, each Combiner has its own personality, weaponry and speech pattern, according to Scott. And because the characters, whose names IDW is keeping secret for now, are such a tight unit, they work well in combined form. Consequently, Victorion is more coherent and intelligent than other Combiners such as Menasor and Superion.
"Each of those Transformers accepted a difficult mission from their spiritual leader," Scott says. "You see that drive and zeal multiplied in Victorion. She is a warrior dedicated to her faith, and we all know how dangerous that can be."
The team's alternate vehicular forms include two race cars, a pair of helicopters, a motorcycle and a rescue truck. And Victorion also differs from other Combiners not only because she's female but she can manipulate gravity and has the ability to combine in different configurations. If the copter twins form her legs, she can fly, and when they make up her arms, Victorion can use her gravity powers as a weapon.
The massive lady robot has a big role to play in "Conquerers," the next story line that kicks off in IDW's Transformers series written by Transformers editor John Barber and drawn by Combiner Hunters artist Sara Pitre-Durocher.
Victorion begins to forge a new life for her team, and the six robots ultimately form an interesting relationship with Autobot main man Optimus Prime.
"Optimus is dealing with finding his place in a Cybertronian society that's changing, and Victorion will have life experiences and a world view that's different from Optimus'," says Barber. It all leads into Transformers No. 50 early next year, "where Victorion will be front and center during one of the biggest things we've ever done in Transformers comics."
The new group may be considered a bunch of rogues for those who aren't in their circle of trust, but Scott figures they are way more Indiana Jones than the Punisher.
"They may not agree with our other heroes all the time and they will fight for their beliefs, but Victorion isn't digging up these relics to alleviate some past, personal tragedy," the writer says. "She's doing it to build a better future for all Transformers."
Activision Leaks Screenshots From Upcoming Transformers Video Game
/The website PureXBOX has some early info and screenshots from the upcoming Activision title: Transformers Devastation. Transformers Devastation is a G1 inspired cell shaded brawler. All we have to go off of at the moment is these screen shots, but I can almost assure you that Activision will give an official announcement at this years E3.
DX9 Carry (Rodimus) Official Product Images
/DX9 Toys have released the official product images of their upcoming Rodimus Prime inspired figure, Carry. Accessories include Photon-Eliminator Rifle and Targetmaster figure. DX9 Toys have also figured out how to make the trailer transform as part of Carry's bot mode. Impressive feat making that bulky mass transform into a not bulky bot. Standing eye to eye with MP10 Optimus Prime, Carry will look good on any Masterpiece collection shelf.
SDCC Exclusive Titan Class Devastator Official Images
/We now have the official product images for this years SDCC exclusive Titan Class Devastator. Promoted as the largest combiner ever, this beast is looking mighty nice. The price tag is not to bad either considering its size and that it is an exclusive. This piece will definitely be the stand out in any collection.
Hasbro Press Release:
TRANSFORMERS: GENERATIONS COMBINER WARS DEVASTATOR Special Edition Action Figure
(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $179.99/Available through HasbroToyShop.com or Booth #3213 at Comic-Con International in San Diego)
Be the first to get your hands on Hasbro’s largest TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS: COMBINER WARS figure! This massive set features six Voyager scale figures packed out in their combined DEVASTATOR mode in an exclusive window box display with a unique CONSTRUCTICON theme. This Special Edition of DEVASTATOR also features a brand new head sculpt and an exclusive deco featuring vac-metal parts! Fans will also receive a Hasbro SDCC exclusive cover edition of IDW Publishing’s TRANSFORMERS: COMBINER HUNTERS #1 as a free gift with each Hasbro Toy Shop purchase at Comic-Con International that includes TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS: COMBINER WARS items. Following the convention, a limited number of action figure sets will be available on HasbroToyShop.com.
Kre-O Transformers Cybertron High Year Book: Kreon' Class of '85 SDCC Exclusive
/Hasbro has released the official images of this years Kre-O con exclusive yearbook. 30 characters that made their debut in season 2, 1985.
Hasbro Press Release:
KRE-O TRANSFORMERS KREON CLASS OF 1985 30-Pack
(Ages 6 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $59.99/Available through HasbroToyShop.com or Booth #3213 at Comic-Con International in San Diego)
Go back to the…uh, past with this amazing set of retro TRANSFORMERS KREON figures celebrating the radical year 1985! Like last year’s special edition KREON CLASS OF 1984 Yearbook celebrating the 30th anniversary of the debut of the TRANSFORMERS brand, the “new wave” KRE-O TRANSFORMERS KREON CLASS of 1985 set features 30 amazing TRANSFORMERS characters, all of whom debuted in 1985’s second season of the TRANSFORMERS animated series! Features fan-favorite characters like DEVASTATOR, GRIMLOCK, and OMEGA SUPREME, as well as the KREON debut of ASTROTRAIN, BOMBSHELL, JETFIRE and more! Plus, get the figures ready for their laser-background yearbook photos with awesome ’80s KREON accessories like a denim jacket, custom feathered hairdo and a prophetic Sports Almanac! Following the convention, a limited number will be available on HasbroToyShop.com.
DeNA Announces The End Of Transformers Legends Mobile Game
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Transformers Legends will go dark on September 30, 2015. This is sad news for everyone who has been playing this game for the past few years. I personally started playing back at launch. I loved the artwork and the new cards every week. My goal now is to compile as much of the card art as I can before all the fan sites go dark as well.
Here is the official statement from DeNA:
Hey TRANSFORMERS Legends fans,
It is with heavy hearts that we must announce some bad news today.
We will be retiring TRANSFORMERS: Legends on September 30th, 2015
We’ve worked very hard to keep TRANSFORMERS: Legends for our loyal playerbase for as long as we possibly could, but unfortunately there isn’t anything else we can do to keep things going. With that being said, we’ve decided to give our players the keys to the kingdom during the last few months of TRANSFORMERS: Legends lifespan.
Starting June 25th:
- All MobaCoin/CyberCash purchase will be shut off (you will still be able to spend your remaining balance on resources packages and the Space Bridges)
- A new additional Medal type, “Shanix”, will be added to the game, which will allow players to purchase premium SpaceBridges(Character/Weapon). Items will be bundled with Premium Space Bridges.
- The complete Cyber-dex will be unlocked for all players to view all the cards in the game.
- All player’s Characters and Weapon Base size will be increased
- All Players will receive a free Devastator Combiner card
- The payout of all rewards, including leaderboard rewards, event point rewards, will be increased
We know how hard it is to watch a game you love sunset, but if you’re looking for more TRANSFORMERS action, we hope you’ll download TRANSFORMERS BATTLETACTICS ,”where you can build a dream team of AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS, and go head-to-head against players from around the world in strategic PvP based combat”