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STANDBY FOR UPDATES

2008-01-05T02:11:00.000+08:00

apologies to one and all for the inconsistency of this blog's updates. will endeavour to migrate most (if not ALL) Transformers Movie-related posts from my primary weblog @ http://toysrevil.blogspot.com.

once that is completed (becoz there is a finite end to the last movie-post), then i will begin Phase.02 - whereby i will migrate all existing Transformers Animated posts over to this blog as well. so stay tuned :)

cheers for your patience.
andy
toysrevil

is this the final transformers movie toys update post?

2007-07-08T16:28:00.000+08:00

with the launch of Hasbro's dedicated Transformers-movie toys website [via], there really isn't much left to be "discovered", is there?

granted, it doesn't have the hi-res image-goodness of individual collector's personal toy-pics, but i reckon the kick of the image-hunt has all but been extinguished, innit? at the very least for me ... and what else have we got to look forward to?

meanwhile as i ponder the fates of future Transformer-toy updates, peep a video-review of Optimus Prime and various other trans-toy-titbits here:

i've gotta ask: why is the Legend Series RATCHET in green instead of yellow? do younger kids have a lesser tolerance for recognizing the color-spectrum? ... i don't understand ...

and amidst all the "big-boys-toys" (let's tell the truth for once, the higher-end priced toys are to cater to the kidults and not the toddlers, yeh?) there are the expected "pure-kiddy" products, including "dumbed-down"-Transformers (in terms of "details", yeh?) - ie: the cutesy "super-deformed" Robot Heroes, yeh? - which frankly would make more interesting chess-peiecs, as opposed to these, innit? IMHO, 'natch :p

... but what's this about a die-cast Optimus Prime?

[via] ~~reportedly~~ apparently the figure has die-cast parts and is produced
by Takara ... will find out more on this ... perhaps ... :p

also, find out where Optimus Prime's driver disappears to,
by downloading/viewing the WMV here
[via]

and besides buying the actual product for yourself, what's the
next best thing to seeing toy-images online? watch videos of
toy-reviews, that is! [via/via]
*heh*

[post circa 2.05.07]

transforming-nike convoy and megatron in-packaging images

2007-07-08T16:26:00.000+08:00

"new" Transforming Nike Convoy and Megatron [blogged] in-packaging images [via] with a scale comparison to an actual 1/1-Nike from which it's modelled after = *cool*

diggin' the miniature shoe-box tho LOL ... go peep some detailed shots of Transforming shoes on Seibertron :)

me, i'm wondering if they'll ever release the other feet of the shoes (ie: right/left feet), for a matching pair, innit? mayhap an anniversary edition ... *heh*

added:

[image via] - released in Japan with a retail of 2,625 Yen

[post circa 22.04.07]

transformers toys 2007: voyager prime and swindle

2007-07-08T16:25:00.000+08:00

Voyager-class Optimus Prime takes center-stage with these high-res images from TFormers.com [via] which shows Primes' exhaust as hand-blasters *schweet*

while online auctions [via] reveal dismally small images of Bumblebee,
Bonecrusher and Swindle in-package:

(shown above is the in-package image, together with screengrabs from the online Transformers Game of the "Red Drone") - i've not read about "Swindle" being a part of the movie tho ... altho in Alternator Transformers, Swindle is a yellow Jeep instead ... :p

anyways, can't wait for trusty Transfans to win the auction and post multiple hi-res images of the toys/vehicles online, yeh? *muahahaha*

[post circa 8.04.07]

transformers toys 2007: burger king promos & megatron protos

2007-07-08T16:24:00.000+08:00

ya know, when i start a blog post with fastfood-toys, you know it's time to wind-up and fast ... even if they happen to be Burger King X Transformer movie-promo toys!

[on auction / info via] - the figures include Optimus Prime, Megatron, Bumblebee, Starscream, Ironhide, Scorponok, Ratchet, and Blackout.

yes, gentle readers, Transformers movie toy news has come to ~~an abrupt stop~~ a virtual ~~stand-still~~ crawl, with most of the "surprises" and toy-images already revealed online, in various stages of evolution, from proto-types and test shots, to packaged toys - it's just not as fun anymore tracking them, isn't it? *heh*

regardless, these BK-toys literally forms and converts the next generation of Transfans, dunnit? and it is interesting (if not "predictable") how and where the franchise of Transformers would lead, especially with the talk of a movie-sequel in 2009 and a possible revamped cartoon series based on the movie-version on CBR [via]

""Transformers 2" is being prepped for 2009, as is a new cartoon series to spin off the upcoming movie ... The reason given to licensors as to why the robots look so different in the film is so that hardcore fans will stay loyal and keep buying the old toys, which they're relaunching, even if they hate the new movie ... Licensing has explicitly stated that companies doing merchandising have to avoid doing anything too similar to the original Transformers line, so as not to mix the two separate and profitable properties."

= LOL *more toys made, more money spent buying*

and while the young'uns scramble for their happy meals and whatnot, us "kidults" (who most probably will end up paying for them as well) will just haveta contend with proto-form Megatron-figures (which essentially, is not that big a leap of toy-evolution from the kiddie-promos, innit? *heh*)

[above via / via] see more non-transforming Megatron images on TFormers.com - *heh*

[post circa 4.04.07]

more transforming-nike convoy and megatron images

2007-07-08T16:23:00.000+08:00

ya know, i really wanna stop posting images of them transforming-sneakers becoz they add nothing of value to my life, except for taunting me and looking pretty darn ~~cool~~ nifty! *LOL*

click on images to view larger versions of Nike Convoy (above) and Black Megatron (below)

or view hi-res images @ TFW2005.com / altho @ SGD$50 per, i might reserve purchasing confirmation upon viewing them in my hands (or at least til my next paycheck LOL) *heh*

added: new packaging pics here :)

[post circa 28.03.07]

transformers toys 2007: megatron, barricade and nike

2007-07-08T16:22:00.000+08:00

pretty dismal on the toy-front, with loads enroute to ~~toyshelves~~ toy-warehouses globally (im sure :p), and/or already shown online ~~to death~~ (and i've seen the Real Gear figures up close at the local flea market but am unwilling to part with SGD$40 per piece, prototype or not :p) ... anyways, have a gander at the TFW2005.com release of Megatron Alt Mode (Proto-form?) - with the "encased-in-ICE" effect, that matches the on-set image [shown here]:

sweet-adaption, IMHO ... but not exactly on my to-buy-list ... *meh*

but i gotta say, this test-shot of Barricade in both vehicular and robot mode is looking mighty purdy in tangerine and ~~violet~~ pink [via]

ladies and gentlemen, this would be what it would like, if ever Hasbro's Transformers were to collaborate/crossover with Mattel's Barbie ... altho i wouldn't mind a 1/6th-version of that, seriously! *LOL*

and while this is not exactly "official-Transformer-movie"-related toy, here's yet another round of images [via] to add to your Transformers Sports Label Nike Free 7.0 series image-collection [first posted here]

[post circa 15.03.07]

transformers toys 2007: fab brawl, voyager ironhide and chess set

2007-07-08T16:20:00.000+08:00

the last we saw FAB Brawl was in his "TANK" mode [view here]

and now peep his ROBOT-mode [image gallery here]
[via]

and no, i still can't get enough of Voyager Ironhide ...
megatronoptimus of tfw2005.com shares hi-res images here:

*including an awesome "transformation sequence"!*

now if someone would stop-motion-animate these, it would be near-perfect *LOL*

and if chess is your poison, peep the Transformers Chess Set from SOTA Toys
[via/via]
[peep hi-res image-gallery here]

standing @ approximately 3.5" tall each, on a Classic Tranformers Generation-1-themed chess board measuring approximately 17" X 17" X 3" (SRP of USD$299.99) ... personally, if only they'd put a tad more "effort" or "thought" on the chess board itself (like this uber-cool dioramic Spiderman rooftop) ... mayhap the surface of Cybertron? *heh*

[post circa 27.02.07]

transformer prototype toys update 2007 part twelve

2007-07-08T16:19:00.000+08:00

with the recent unveil of Ultimate Bumblebee and Leader Class Optimus Prime at NYTF, mayhap Transfans are suitably "pacified" for a short while (longer), before the desire/need to see the rest of the toys! and with 5 months more to go before the launch of the feature film, we'd still be on the lookout for any Trans-news ... and with this, a coupla more Test Shots have just hit ebay [via] - namely Ironhide and Blackout from the Voyager Class-series (blogged), with more angles to what we have seen before (but always worth another look, innit? *heh*)

Voyager Class Blackout test shot [via]:

(blogged) the painted-over windscreens are getting a tad "disturbing" (but of coz it IS a test-shot here, innit? :p), and Scorponok is turning out too cute as the wee Decepticon that flings out of his mecha-butt LOL

Voyager Class Ironhide test shot [via]:

his gun-turret is insane tho LOL

more Ironhide images @ TFormers.com :p

[post circa 15.02.07]

transformers bumblebee @ nytf 2007 demo video

2007-07-08T16:18:00.000+08:00

a 40-seconds demo of the 14"-er Ultimate Bumblebee [featured here]

[via Tranformerslive]

" In car mode, BUMBLEBEE is an approximately 1/14 scale CAMARO concept with realistic car features. By rolling the vehicle you activate headlights and revving engine sounds. Stopping activates taillights and screeching brakes or crashing sounds

After you manually convert the car to robot mode, BUMBLEBEE stands an impressive 14” tall. With the touch of a button, robotic BUMBLEBEE comes to “life” with speech, music – featuring DEVO’s “Whip It”, battle and conversion sounds and fully animated head, arms and wings. BUMBLEBEE’s sound detection capabilities enable him to respond to noise, and he can also automatically aim and fire a missile." [via / press release]

Devo's Whip It? hell, Whip It GOOD! LOL

[post circa 14.02.07]

star wars transformers 2007

2007-07-08T16:16:00.000+08:00

what do you get when you combine a Star Wars Deathstar with Transformers?

Death-Vader-Star! (okay, that was lame and thoroughly inacccurate LOL)

peep all images via TWF2005.com's NYTF-press event preview images:

the series includes: Commander Cody/Clone Turbo Tank, Luke/Snowspeeder, Clone Pilot/Republic Gunship and more (no other details at this point of post)

- Seibertron.com covered the event as well (with near 128-images)
- SirStevesGuide.com has a gallery too :)
Star Wars Transformers were last seen here on this blog, and i've actually seen them @ Toys'R'Us and unfortunately did not appeal to me that much, as fun as the premise is/was, IMHO ... sometimes oogling at online pictures is good enough, i reckon ... *heh*

[post circa 11.02.07]

transformers toys 2007: new york toy fair part one

2007-07-08T16:14:00.000+08:00

first we are treated to these delicious (rendered?) images of Ultimate Bumblebee on the Hasbro-website [images via], along with Optimus Prime (featured here just):

and i could but only drool in anticipation and veiled-fear = becoz it just looks too good to be "true" ... and in less that 24-hours, TFW2005.com previewed the current New York Toy Fair and came away with images galore for us Transfans!

Ultimate Bumblebee in all his 14"-er tall mecha toy-glory!

am actually quite in awe ... this dude has just become a MUST-GET Autobot for me!
[view original hi-res images here]

added 14.02.07: a 40-second video presentation/demo of Ultimate Bumblebee in action :)

altho im actually a tad disappointed with Leader Class Optimus Prime tho ... either this is a thoroughly unfinished prototype, or they couldn't be bothered to paint/weather the metal-parts (now seen as grey-plastic), as compared to the previous rawkin'-images:

[view original hi-res images here] where's da lurve for Prime?

but an interesting "surprise" turned out to be the Optimus Prime Voice Changer Helmet:

(featured here) gosh! dunnit look cool?

[all images via] officially, alla these Trans-toys are slated for a June 2nd 2007-drop, in tandem with the launch of the live-action Transformers-movie on July 4th (with additional items hitting in the Fall of 2007) = so there's plenty of time to start saving-up your mad-Trans-toys-money, folks! *muahahahahaha*

added:
Seibertron.com covered the event as well (with near 128-images)

[post circa 11.02.07]

transformers prototype toys update 2007 part eleven

2007-07-08T16:13:00.000+08:00

Seibertron.com currently has an extensive and comprehensive gallery of Transformers-movie prototype-toys, primarily procured from ebay-auctions and snappity-snapped for Transfans' pleasure, hence, Seibertron.com rawks! ... here is a visual summary of their collection so far [all images via]:

my current Autobot-fav, Ratchet, with 200 images in total - including transformation poses!

*awesome* [view entire hi-res gallery here]
Starscream takes center stage here, with 169 images by diablien - featuring the prototype with the red-disfigured face that has been circulating online (and i was wrong, it is not a "battle-damaged"-variant, tis just a production "defect", turned "unique" piece :p):

[view entire hi-res gallery here]

a collection of 5 prototype-dudes from the Real Gear series:

[click below-links to view hi-res gallery]
- Power-Up (61 images of the mecha gameboy)
- Speed Dial (73 images of the mobilephone-mecha)
- Spyshot (70 images of the transforming digital camera)
- Zoom Out (79 images of the transforming video-cam)
- Long View (65 images of the binocular-mecha)

personally, im thoroughly grateful for folks on Seibertron.com and their member/collectors for sharing alla these images = *great stuff*

[post circa 11.02.07]

transformers toys 2007: optimus prime, fabs and leaked catalogs

2007-07-08T16:11:00.000+08:00

a joyous Transformer-movie toys weekend it has started to shape up, firstly with this uber-cool image of Hasbro's Optimus Prime as shown with an interview on Wizard (with Hasbro's Director of Marketing Greg Lombardo):

*now this is what im talking about! TRANSFORMERS, ROLL OUT!*

"Movie Leader Optimus Prime = As featured on the cover of ToyFare 116, OPTIMUS PRIME appears in highly detailed robot and Semi tractor mode. Each mode realistically depicts OPTIMUS PRIME as he appears in the film ... In 2007, select figures across Leader, Voyager and Deluxe class feature AUTOMORPH TECHNOLOGY that enhances the vehicle to robot conversion of both AUTOBOT and DECEPTICON warriors. Moving one part of the robot or vehicle causes other parts to move, making armor plates and weapons shift automatically. Movie Leader OPTIMUS PRIME also features ADVANCED AUTOMORPH—an automatic conversion that triggers both lights and sounds ... Movie Leader OPTIMUS PRIME will be at retailers near you beginning June, 2, 2007 for a suggested retail price of $39.99; Ages 5 & up." [via]

and i really haveta say, this is truly rawking! - primarily becoz the "form" seems just about "right" (compared to the other mis-proportioned earlier incarnations, IMHO) and the truck form is outstandingly macho-cool ("flames" not withstanding, 'natch) - and is as close to the earlier-protos (shown here), as folks have been excited over :)

"WIZARD: Will all 13 Transformers identified as being in the movie get toys? Will any get more than one?
HASBRO: Yes, all 13 will be made in some capacity. And many will have multiple versions." [via]

if they're all gonna be looking like Optimus? ~ i'll be a happy Transfan-noob, i would! :)))

and from (what i deem the "Ultimate") Optimus Prime, we take a look at the quartet of packaging-pix of the Fast Action Battlers-Transformers toys (ie: kiddy simplified versions) that has just hit the www, starting with Power Hook Optimus Prime:

Cannon Blast Ironhide:

Ion Blast Jazz:

Battle Blade Starscream:

gotta get the kids in on da game somehow, innit? *heh*

[view original images on TFW2005.com]

and if you're wondering what other "merchandize" that'll be lining the toy-shelves in the coming year? check out this leaked catalog [via]

i reckon i'd only be interested in the Optimus Spud, innit? (insert circled) LOL

click here to read the official toys release from Hasbro, on transformerslive@blogspot.

[post circa 10.02.07]

optimus prime voice changer helmet

2007-07-08T15:07:00.000+08:00

for collectors of Transformers movie-collectibles (and folks who generally collect 1/1-scaled helmet-memorabilia, ie: Stormtroopers. Darth Vader's):

"The OPTIMUS PRIME VOICE CHANGER HELMET allows kids to "become" the AUTOBOTS leader hero, OPTIMUS PRIME, and sound like a TRANSFORMERS robot for the first time! The OPTIMUS PRIME VOICE CHANGER HELMET features 3 modes: VOICE CHANGER: Make your voice sound like a robot; BATTLE PHRASES: OPTIMUS PRIME speaks iconic phrases; CONVERSION SOUNDS: Hear OPTIMUS PRIME change from a truck to a robot and back! (SRP: $29.99; Ages 5 & up; available: June 2007)" [via/via]

damn. looks like it could fit an adult head, dunnit? [more here] - heck, even i don't mind having this sit on my work-desk! ... but then again, i would needta find space for it tho ... *heh*

added 11.02.07:
checkout the Helmet "in-action" @ the New York Toy Fair event-coverage here :)

[post circa 7.02.07]

transformers toys 2007: blackout

2007-07-08T15:05:00.000+08:00

the previous images of Blackout (here) were enough to "excite" me ... but with these new images? im practically wetting me mecha-pants, i am!

*view more images after the jump*

[original hi-res images / mirrored here]
*coolness*

"Blackout is a new character to Transformers, bearing no resemblance to any previous character with the same name. Blackout transforms into a MH-53 Pave Low. According to the screenwriters, Blackout is the largest Decepticon, transporting the other group members and has the ability to disrupt mechanical devices via EMP ... In the film, Blackout and his partner Scorponok will attack the Succent Operations Base in Qatar." [via]

and courtesy of TFW2005.com, here are a couple of videos (posted by board-member Scrouge_151) showing Blackout in action!

rotating rotorblades [video link]

Blackout releases Scorpornok [video link]

Blackout has surely become my fav Decepticon (to date)! *heh*

[post circa 5.02.07]

transformers toys 2007: packaging images

2007-07-08T15:02:00.000+08:00

from prototypes to actual toy-packaging, here are more images of the Transformers-movie "Deluxe"-line of figures (first seen here) courtesy of Transformerslive + TFormers.com:

nice mecha-headshots, IMHO :)

Decepticon police-car Barricade (last seen here+here):

back panel detail:

Decepticon heavy-weight bruiser Brawl looking impressive in these packaging images:

back panel detail:

but "unfortunately" the "actual" toy [via] makes him look rather pre-schooler-ish, IMHO:

somehow i wish they could at least give a metallic paint-app or even weather them up a tad, for "realism", much less have the toys to scale with each other (ie: Tank is gonna be mondo-bigger than a car etc) ... oh well ... :p

yet another Decepticon named: Wreckage - which doesn't seem to be a part of the movie-line up (or at least he's not mentioned) and mayhap just another "toy" to join with the rest ... (unless of coz he's yet another "surprise" addition, eh?)

back panel detail:

IMHO, you can see when this might not be a part of the movie-figures becoz he looks more "toy" than the "cumbersome" design-adaptation of movie-mechas ... *heh*

Autobot Jazz soars thru the citystreets in a smart silver-finish:

[for bigger original iamges of above packaging-shots, click here for the TFormers.com gallery]

while Autobot Ironhide's double-boosters roar into action [via]:

back panel detail:

a final facial-shot fer yas:

[additional toy-images via Sargent_D's flickr-stream] *heh*

somehow i wish someone would do a purely animated (CG-ehanced) Transformers-film, ala Appleseed or Ghost In The Shell: Innocence, IMHO :)

[post circa 5.02.07]

transformers prototype toys update 2007 part ten

2007-07-08T15:01:00.001+08:00

and the Transformers toy-image leaks come fast and furious, as the marketing-machine that which are the TF-fans trackdown info across the board - starting with this mucho-leak of a scanned-catalog filled with Transformer-toy goodness [via]

(cannot confirm full authenticity tho)

my take: i reckon what would make them uber-cool would actually be longer mecha-legs, innit? (see protoype Optimus here) having to "fit" them within the transformable-vehicle form might be a tad "problematic", but im sure could be sorted out, yeh? the thin-line between "function" and "form" needs to be blurred and crossed sometimes, me thinks :)

"Leader Class" - Optimus Prime looks decent but "chunky" tho, but ~~tons~~ better than the others we've seen so far ... while Megatron looks a tad like a hybrid-insectoid figure :p

"Deluxe Class" figures - featuring Bumblebee, Barricade, Brawl and Jazz = *yumz*

Jazz (FAB) gets an entire gallery of his own @ TFormers.com [via]:

if toy-images maketh (or breaketh) the toy-hype, then toy-poses helps sell them, IMHO. to wit: these posed-action images [via] of Protoform Starscream actually makes him "better looking" than the travesties in the past, dunnit? IMHO, anyways :p

[larger-resolution pics @ @ TFormers.com]

[post circa 31.01.07]

transformer prototype toys update 2007 part nine

2007-07-08T15:00:00.001+08:00

a trio of new Transformer-toys prototypes revealed online [source]:

a (Fast Action Battler?) Jazz on ebay provides a clearer image of the Autobot, with his signature visor (*cool*) ... while a lucky collector snagged a '76 Camaro Bumblebee prototype [all images via]

< and here's an entire gallery of Long View on TFormers.com [via]

[post circa 29.01.07]

transformer prototype toys update 2007 part eight

2007-07-08T14:58:00.000+08:00

yes, call me slow, but now i can sorta recognize these Fast Action Battlers' Transformer movie-toys = they are "simpler" in their presentation and design, and mayhap caters to a much younger group with a lower threshold of ~~their parents' money~~ financial resources, IMHO (here's a list) ... shown here are two more to add to the giant-robot-fold, starting with Autobot; Jazz (last seen version):

and yet another incarnation of Starscream
(this Decepticon-dude either gets around a lot, or has gone thru so many re-designs, innit?)

[via] appreciate the mid-transformation poses tho ~ *heh*

[post circa 25.01.07]

transformers sports label nike free 7.0

2007-07-08T14:36:00.001+08:00

dig this: Sneakers transform into Transformer-robots wearing sneakers [via]

the new Transformers Sports Label Nike Free 7.0 series features Convoy and Megatron as 1/2-scale transforming Nike sneaks! (peep the sneaks on the Transformer-mode feets *heh*) - measuring 6" in length (shoe mode), this series is produced by Takara Tomy and is current available for pre-order (in the US) @ BBTS [images via] @ USD$30 per figure, with a scheduled May 2007 drop.

altho this isn't part of the Transformers live-action-movie franchise, tis worth a chuckle or two, no? meanwhile, check this goldie oldie of a Transforming Nike Air Max = *cool*

[post circa 25.01.07]

transformers ratchet in blister

2007-07-08T14:35:00.001+08:00

dodgy Autobot-face aside (image bottom-right), i am soooo getting this, it's not farnie:

[original image via/via] altho somehow i really wish it could actually be metal-diecast, ya know? *heh*

Ratchet ~~obssession~~ on toysrevil :p

[post circa 23.01.07]

transformer prototype toys update 2007 part eight

2007-07-08T14:33:00.000+08:00

according to Seibertron.com, the miniature "real-world electronic" Transformers featured are under the "Real Gear" subline in the Transformer-movies-themed packaging [via/via]

and with the new leaked packaging design found on ACToys.net, the names ares: Zoom Out (new ebay testshot image shown above), Power Up VT6, Long View, SpyShot and Speed Dial 800.

*cool*

[post circa 20.01.07]

transformer prototype toys update 2007 part seven

2007-07-08T14:31:00.000+08:00

more Transformer-movie prototype toys images for your weekend pleasure:

finally, a more "tangible" image of the Decepticon; Blackout (1st featured here and as seen from his appearance in the Teaser Trailer here)

dude looks great - a real mecha-muscle-bound Transformer, IMHO :)

while here are more images of the Autobots and Decepticons, previously featured here and here (click icons to view mondo-bigger image)

not much change in design, just more views. i don't feel much for Starscream still / the Optimus-form is still a wee bit uneasy for me / Ironhide rawks decent still / while Ratchet is shaping up to be my fav Autobot-form so far and a ~~confirmed~~ considered purchase! what do you think? *heh*

[post circa 20.01.07]

transformer prototype toys update 2007 part six

2007-07-08T14:30:00.000+08:00

a coupla quickie-proto-updates of "possible" Transformers movie toys ~ first up with the ebay auction of the transforming test-shot Gameboy Console (last featured here):

see if you can notice/recognize the graphics-shown on the "game screen" (*heh*)

and next up are two rather interesting versions of Megatron and Optimus Prime:

quite a muscled-looking duo, innit? personally looking waaaaay better than the ones we've seen before ... the thing is, as realistic as we'd all like to keep/have them, both vehicle and autobot/decepticon-forms needn't be that accurate to each other's transformation, do they? as vehicles themselves they could be sleek and cool, while the transformed-robots retain their mecha-glory and form - and in the "effort" to unify both, neither comes out looking cool, IMHO ~ am i making any sense here? ... ah well, tis just "toys", innit? *heh*

[post circa 16.01.07]

transformer prototype toys update 2007 part five

2007-07-08T14:28:00.000+08:00

and the Transformers movie prototype+test shots toys keep streaming in ~ let's start with the Autobot; Ironhide:

Ironhide looks like a real bruiser and the toy so far succeeds with bridging the look of the vehicle (the noticable chest- design) and the transformed-Autobot - heck, even the "face" looks fierce and "panther"-like hahahha

altho i haveta say the truck-form reminds me a tad of a kiddie-toy-truck, innit? ... but then again, them test-shots can be tricky, no? *heh*

next-up is Jazz (last seen in drawing)

can only wait for the final paint-app to decide tho ... but if it looks as good as the movie-version? *schweet*

and then we have Optimus Prime, along with an pretty awkward-looking "back-pack", doncha think? *yikes* ~ i hope they do right by him tho ... :p

a Decepticon-pox on those who'd tarnish Prime! *LOL* :p

finally we see another variation of Starscream, this time with a grinning-face! hahahaha (would the previous image be a "battle-damaged" version?)

*darn* ~ who else is missing from the movie-lineup so far? :p

(click on above images to view original ebay auction) [all source]

[post circa 14.01.07]

transformer prototype toys update 2007 part four

2007-07-08T14:25:00.000+08:00

more prototype toy images (of the robots affected by the "Allsparks"-event) have appeared online, this time with test shots of Long View (binoculars):

and the digital camera (previously featured here), codenamed: SpyShot (??), this time with slightly more "complete" colors and markings:

gawd-bless-the ebayer with his constant supply of prototypes+test shots! (hope nobody busts him yet, eh? *heh*) :p

[post circa 12.01.07]

1st official transformers movie toy images revealed

2007-07-08T13:51:00.000+08:00

it's official now:

*shudder* = Hasbro has posted on their company website official images of both Optimus Prime (top) and Starscream (bottom) in their Cybertronian-forms [via] = not really my cuppa ... but what do you think?

[post circa 10.01.07]

transformer prototype toys update 2007 part three

2007-07-08T13:50:00.000+08:00

and speaking of Barricade (wiki), this Police Car is gaining popularity amongst fans (if the feedback on forumboards is any indication):

i attribute it to a childhood of "police and robbers" and of the "coolness" of police-car sirens et al, that brings out the familiarity for most males, IMHO :p

and when was the last time you saw a Hollywood generic police-car NOT crashing upon themselves in a car-chase after the leading actor-as-villain? time for the Police to get back their due, innit? *heh* ... altho im not too sure about Starscream (wiki) tho:

i mean, as a "plane", he looks pretty decent (another childhood "vehicle of choice" = jet-plane ;p), but kinda "star-fish"-like as a Decepticon, IMHO ... even Bumblebee (wiki) seems a tad banal (ever since his last reveal here and here) - but perhaps a finished paintjob would be fairer to this possible soon-to-be Transformer-darling of the fans:

and finally, if ever i were to actually purchase a Transformers-movie figure, it would be without a doubt; Ratchet (blogged):

*mecha-coolness*

[part one / part two]

[post circa 05.01.07]

transformer prototype toys update 2007 part two

2007-07-08T13:48:00.000+08:00

remember the proto-sculpts of real-world electronic products i featured a while back? (refresh your memory here) well, there's images of colored-versions, starting with the Digital Camera:

as well as the (Samsung-looking) Cell-Phone, seeing both a initial-sculpt (image-left) and a final-colored-version (image-right)!

as plastiky as it may look, i might consider picking these up if they are true-to-real-life-sized (that'll be quite a kick, innit? :p) and in a metal-finish ... okay, fine, the last request ain't gonna happen, i know ... *heh*

[part one / part three]

[post circa 05.01.07]

transformer toy prototypes

2007-07-08T13:10:00.000+08:00

possible prototype Transformer-movie toys revealed online [via/via]:

no, the images you see above are not made-in-china bootleg-toys (*heh*) = they are "apparently" prototypes toys (with no paint-apps) for the upcoming Transformers-movie (scheduled to release 2nd June 2007) = which i personally think reinforces (and reminds us) that tis all "plastic toys" at the end of the day, dunnit? *LOL*

the list:
(A) the odd-one out amongst the "vehicles" is Scorponok (film image revealed here)
(B) police car Barricade
(C) Jazz pontiac
(D) Bumblebee camero
(E) Brawl tank
(F) possibly Bonecrusher, but looks nothing like the movie-version (Buffalo) ... or mayhap this series may not be movie-accurate, innit?

well, so far all we get to see are Transformers-in-vehicle-mode (except for Scorponok) but if this preliminary Blackout-sculpt is any indication? i might just start picking up Transformer-toys, innit?

but don't hold your breathe, gentle-readers ... the last time i actually bought one was a near-lifetime ago:

*heh*

now, i've not featured any of the current leaked "proto-forms" of the Transformer-toys (shown in full-glory here+here), becoz i don't really feel nor care for them (but that's just me) and looks way too Beast-Wars-ish for my taste - and this image (from tfw2005-board member "Mike") basically sums it up for me:

*bwahahahahaha*

but what i really liked were these designs, which until
now, no one has been able to confirm whether they are
actually movie-toys, or just Transformers-related only:

sponsorship/product-placement-heaven, innit? way cool if they were actually ordinary everyday devices/machines come to life in the aftermath of "Allspark" (as hypothesized by forum-folks) and become spies / scout-bots, gathering intel for the "invading" Decepticons! yes, that would be cool, IMHO and i personally might consider getting these "true-sized" toys (if they be) and in a weird way, somehow seem more "real" too, IMHO *heh*

[post circa 27.11.06]

it's prime time!

2007-06-24T22:41:00.000+08:00

in addition to the recent unveil of Hasbro's Transformers toys @ the NYTF just, Hasbro and Dreamworks hosted Michael Bay and Adam Goodman (president of production at DreamWorks) to preview 4 extended clips from the feature film @ Lincoln Center's Walter Reads Theatre [via]

and while i have no disillusions that somehow somewhere someone would sneek-film it and upload it on youtube (*snicker*), here are some online sites that describes what they saw:

- Preview @ SuperheroHype.com
- Movie Spoilers @ TFW2005.com [images via]
- Paramount Transformers Review @ ENews [link via]
- Transformers Preview @ IGN (extensive details)
- a very detailed breakdown Review of Sneak Peek @ Seibertron.com (including trailer screengrabs)
- Reviewd @ AICN (does the dude even know who the on-screen Transformers are gonna be???)

basically the four scenes are:
01. Blackout @ military base
02. Sam tries to score with Mikaela with Bumblebee's help
03. Three giant robots tries to hide in Sam's backyard
-----(this already sounds too hilarious to miss)
04. Desert Battle Scene

reading the descriptions gave me mild goosebumps, with admittedly a heighten excitement brewing, more so now then when i started tracking/following the development of Michael bay's adaptation of the classic '80s cartoon Transformers into live-action on the silver-screen, i'd been knee-deep in image-collecting, loads of photoshopping and compiling of montage images, primarily for this blog and to satisfy my own curiosity and mild hunger (*ahem*) for the movie and it's toys, the result of which is my Flickr-album, filled with 100+ images and counting - peep it if you're ~~too lazy~~ don't want to scour thru my blog, LOL

:: Transformers@Flickr ::

[posted circa 15.02.07]

more megatron, ironhide and frenzy design leaks

2007-06-24T22:37:00.000+08:00

more leaked Transformer-movie designs, this time with a trio of images, starting with the "final" 3D-design render of Megatron! [via]

top-tier image is the "final"-3D-design, compared to the earlier featured renders at the bottom-tier, Megatron is shaping up to be quite an awesome evolved-looking mecha, IMHO - and hoping his "character" matches his look (unlike the quasi-whiny cartoon he used to be LOL ;p)

Ironhide is really shaping up to be a real cool-Autobot, at least from this CGI render [via]

while Frenzy (first revealed here) is still borderline "comedic", IMHO

cheeky-comparisons with Johnny5 is inevitable (*snicker*) ... but truly need to see the silver-screen adaptation of him to accurately judge, i reckon :p

[original images via TFW2005.com]

[posted 10.02.07]

megatron on ice

2007-06-24T22:34:00.001+08:00

seriously, i'd never have anybody take pictures of my "top secret" movie set, much less post them on the worldwideweb for all and sundry to see and criticize!!!

now, having said that, i'm totally lurvin' this trio of sneak Megatron On Ice pictures! [via]

*photoshopped, 'natch* ;p

[the "Megatron-icle" was first seen here + here]
personally, i reckon this partial construct would be for live-actors to react in, with the missing top half of Megatron in either CG-added in laterz - tis nice to see the effort going into "realism", even if tis just half the mecha-bod LOL

notice the scaled-model (for framing purposes, perhaps?) in image below (circled) - now, i seriously wouldn't mind having that dude on my desk at all! :p

*heh*

[posted circa 9.02.06]

transformers viral video

2007-06-24T22:33:00.001+08:00

hey, watch where you park your car, buddy!!! [via]

[peep bottom-left-screen] = *cool*
[posted circa 6.02.07]

more leaked cgi-design sheets of Transformers

2007-06-24T22:31:00.001+08:00

finally after a flood of Transformers proto-type toys-imagery (still more to come!), we get to see a few more leaked design drawings - ala CGI Design Sheets [via/via] - which i have photoshopped here:

Decepticon Starscream looks rather bulky and menacing in this design (too bad the toys have been looking pretty disappointing, IMHO):

[original image]

*view more after the jump*

no toy-images so far but Decepticon Bonecrusher looks set to be a brawler:

[original image]

added new:

and check out Decepticon Soundbyte which has been renamed Frenzy:

[original image] and looking like a pile of chicken-bones, innit? *smacks palm on forehead* *LOL*

and finally the lone Autobot Ironhide (getting to be another fav of mine)

[original image]

past design leaks:
- Megatron design-sheet
- Megatron design-renders
- Megatron and Barricade CG-renders
- Barricade CG-render
- Optimus and Bumblebee CG-renders

[posted circa 5.02.07]

gimme some optimus headshots

2007-06-24T22:30:00.000+08:00

Autobot-leader; Optimus Prime pops in to say "hi" ~ courtesy of TFormers.com:

looking very much japanese-anime-robots-influenced with every little design-step, dunnit? IMHO, anyways ... *heh*

[posted circa 25.01.07]

official optimus image released

2007-06-24T22:26:00.002+08:00

peep these "officially released" Transformer-movie images [via]

a majestic Optimus Prime, last seen on EMPIRE magazine-cover, actually ... altho i'd really appreciate it if they could throw some new crumbles our way, eh? in-lieu of yet another unscheduled / unintentional design leak, eh? *LOL*

and yet another new "reason" to watch the Transformers-movie:

no, not Shia LaBeouf (image-right), but sweetie Megan Fox, innit? (wiki / interviewed on FHM) = *yumz* ~ peep two more official-release pictures (of the Scorponok desert attack) @ SuperHerohype :)

[post circa 24.01.07]

megatron is an alien jet part two

2007-06-24T22:26:00.001+08:00

"new"/more images of concept model sheet / developmental design sketches of Megatron (as an Alien Jet) has leaked online [via/via]

which sorta matches the CG-Renders (featured here) - and i haveta say i do like this visceral design, altho as much as it has been totally altered / adapted for the movie, it remains to be seen if he translates well unto the big-screen and eventually toys, innit? *heh*

[posted circa 20.01.07]

megatron is an alien jet

2007-06-24T22:24:00.000+08:00

yes, Megatron has become an alien jet. (easier to explain than a giant-gun, mayhaps?) dunno what to make of it really ... Mecha-Predator? an elaborate jewelry-installation? a buncha bent forks-n-spoons-sculpture? or just plain awesome mecha design?

*all images shown above via servewithchips* (which also includes character descriptions of both Autobots and Decepticons) = *effin' cool*

megatron-on-ice?

full-CG-renders of megatron and barricade online

2007-06-24T22:17:00.001+08:00

full-CG-renders of both Megatron and Barricade have appeared online [via]:

the initial partial-image of Megatron is fully revealed here [via], with him looking like he's out for a barbeque with them skewer-fingers of his (*snicker*) - altho am wondering if this be the bad-boy who stepped out of the swimming pool at the end of the teaser-trailer (posted here) ... whereas we see the complete Barricade (previous image), in all his scrounged-up angry-mecha-face glory [via]:

*heh*

[post circa 12.01.07]

i can see transformers

2007-06-24T22:16:00.001+08:00

seen on Amazon Japan:

three (pre-school???) books with Transformer mecha-design images of both Autobots and Decepticons on their covers, namely Bumblebee, Barricade, and Optimus wif Frens [via transformerslive]

~~bigtime leakage?~~ so, does it mean the images posted here and here are legit?

(or maybe they are "developmentals" after all, eh?) *heh*

[post circa 7.01.07]

japanese transformer trailer online

2007-06-24T22:13:00.000+08:00

a ~~mildly~~ pixelated japanese-version of the Transformer
teaser trailer is online now [via] with the first 30-seconds
taken up by a coupla guys named Steven and Michael
hawking their movie:

including some "new" footages ... and of coz here
are some select screengrabs (not the best, mind):

*heh*

[posted circa 4.01.07]

optimus prime face revealed (sort of)

2007-06-24T22:11:00.000+08:00

partially shoruded in silhouetted-shadows, Optimus Prime stands tall with ~~possibly an Energon Matrix cube glowing in his gut~~ his headlights flashing (???) on the cover of EMPIRE magazine [via] and from this image @ tfw2005boards, fanboys seems ~~somewhat temporarily~~ placated by the original-G1-face/head design of Optimus Prime.

giving-in to fanboys' pleas? or part of the original plan? the way i see it (and this is my own assumption, mind), the alien-Transformers arrived on earth, with their own Cybertron-organic-mecha-design-origins and mayhap part of their evolution was to assimilate (as if giant robots ever can) as close as they can to our culture and technology, was to adopt the more docile and less menacing look by the Autobots (including earth domestic-ish vehicles), while the Decepticons, obviously dun give a shitte about us humans, remains still in their Cybertron-menacing primordial-mecha look. does this make any sense to you? *it all makes perfect sense in my mind*
remember: there has to be "progression" or "growth" / "evolution" in the process of the story/movie - any story ... and how much you wanna guess this (G1) will be their final image to appear, before the end of the movie, to herald the next / sequel?

or yes, i am thinking too much into this. tis just a candypopcorn-flick, innit? yep. *heh*

[posted circa 24.12.06]

official transformers movie teaser trailer two

2007-06-24T22:07:00.001+08:00

the second official trailer for the live-action Transformers Movie is now online! [via]

- the english version @ yahoo.uk
(the full-screen version is quite erratic, no doubt from the barrage of fans viewing tho :p)
- there's a french version viewable here too

click on the image-icons below to view a mondo-larger image (in another window):

personally, im having megamecha-goosepimples viewing these, which may (or may not) put fanboys and Michael Bay-haters' collective minds at ease ... but then again, i know im happy with what i saw, and that's good enough for me = *AUTOBOTS~TRANSFORM!*

added 21.12.06:
[links via Tranformerslive]:
- Yahoo!Movies now has various format available for your mecha-viewing pleasure
- more screengrabs (that i missed) via Mangatron's photobucket
- and inevitably, here's a lower-res youtube version of the trailer
(in case you have download problems :p)

*coolness*

[posted 20.12.06]

official scorponok movie image released

2007-06-24T22:06:00.001+08:00

and here's the new "official release"-image for the Transformers-movie [via/via]

which seems to be ~~just~~ a different color-graded image from before, innit? btw, the movie trailer hits next week (wednesday) ~ so stay tuned ~ *heh*

[posted circa 16.12.06]

leaked cg-render of barricade

2007-06-24T22:04:00.000+08:00

and the CG-render-floodgates continues to spill forth with leaked designs aplenty - actual final designs or not, we'd never fully know til the movie comes out, innit? ~ meanwhile, check out Barricade in Decepticon-mode: [via/via]

a very confused heap of scrap-metal, with a Megatron-centric facial-design, moves me not, im sorry ... anyways, be sure to download the original wallpaper image@Harbx.com.

"Barricade first featured in 1990 as part of a Decepticon race track patrol team, his vehicle mode was a formula one racing car. Barricade is the commander of the team and pushes the other members. His only fictional appearance is in the Dreamwave comics Micromaster series ... In the movie, he will be a Decepticon and can change into a Ford Mustang police car." [via]

[posted circa 8.12.06]

leaked cg-renders of optimus prime + bumblebee + megatron

2007-06-24T21:59:00.000+08:00

sweet Transformers CG-renders leaked online [via Jalopnik.com]:

Optimus Prime Autobot-render (looking the same here):

Bumblebee Autobot-render:

together with a dis-embodied Megatron at the bottom:

(looking the same here)

disclaimer: "personally i've gotten over the fact that these aren't the Transformers of my childhood and old school cartoons and can only hope that they retain stronger design values for a current celluloid manifestation"

[post circa 7.12.06]

ratchet autobot transformed image

2007-06-24T21:58:00.000+08:00

is this really Ratchet in Autobot form? [via/via]

a possible concept-drawing for the upcoming Transformer-movie ... well, at least the "face" ties in with that of Megatron's, dunnit? ~ what do you think? ~ personally, instead of moving forward (ie: Scorpornok image), we're moving backwards (ie: concept drawings) and tis all getting a mite tedious and boring ... but "have news" better than "no news", innit? *heh*

[post circa 6.12.06]

first transformer film image revealed: scorponok

2007-06-24T21:57:00.000+08:00

so is this really Scorponok in Decepticon-mode in the Transformers movie? [via]

(or is it Skorponok? ;p) after months of guess/anticipation/fans-spitting, concept boards and veiled prototype-toys, finally a film image (apparantly still being tweaked) *mecha-schweet*

[post circa 27.11.06]

bonecrusher transformer decepticon

2007-06-24T21:55:00.000+08:00

CBR reports of an actual military armoured vehicle having an Decepticon-role in the upcoming Transformers movie, as "Bonecrusher" = and with a name like that, the Autobots' got their work cut out for them!

(images previously blogged here and with hi-res versions on CyborgCommando's flickr-set)

from a Constructicon-bulldozer to a 23-ton mine-clearing behemoth, Bonecrusher is actually "Buffalo" ~ made by Force Protection Inc. (check out the videos on their site)

and why is this all here? becoz i reckon this'll be one of the more popular toys (if it gets made, that is) from the live-action movie - there's something about bulky macho-vehicles that grabs at youngster's imagination tho? IMHO of coz *heheheheh*

[post circa 26.11.06]

transformer higher-res short featurette

2007-06-24T21:53:00.000+08:00

still not getting your Transformers-movie quick-fixes? well, i can only help ease the pain a tad (or rather "blow breaths unto thy wound) with this hi-res quicktime version [via] of the short featurette featured here prior and these screen grabs:

*heh*

[post circa 21.11.06]

transformers short featurette

2007-06-24T21:52:00.000+08:00

a short 3+minutes teaser+featurette for the upcoming
Transformers movie - from the 20th Anniversary DVD
of the classic 1986-movie [via]

with some action scenes of the Autobot-cars and live-actors
running around in disarray ~ *heh*

[post circa 09.11.06]

bumblebee and optimus prime concept artboards

2007-06-24T21:51:00.001+08:00

since principle photography has stopped on the Transformers live-action movie, there's been a dire-drop in Transformer-news and sneak-images (not counting protoform toy leaks *urgh*) so the only thing we could look forward to are either more Transformer-designs and/or animated Autobots/Decepticons, innit? :)

check out Harbx.com for the concept board for both Bumblebee and Optimus Prime done as wallpapers. [via]

Bumblebee Autobot-mode and face

Optimus Prime Autobot-mode

*heh*

[post circa 07.11.06]

transformers junked?

2007-06-24T21:42:00.002+08:00

visual evidence via:

Optimus' headsculpt, for chroma-screen reference, i assume :)

Bumblebee either before or after transformation, i know not coz i've yet to read the script (:p) .. altho it seems they start-off from the junkyard and re-assemble themselves?

more Bumblebee @-left and Megatron @-right = talk about an image-drought, innit? *heh*

[post circa 14.10.06]

more optimus, ironhide and ratchet images

2007-06-24T21:42:00.001+08:00

a "work-in-progress" Optimus Prime [images via]

nothing different from last time, except for inclusive of BFG (again) :p

and when are we ever gonna see the Autobot-versions of Ironhide and Ratchet? Bumblebee's already the poster-bot and whatnot, innit? *heh*

the Autobot-emboss at back of Ironhide is rawkin' and sure to be a trendsetter when the flick comes out, mark my vords!

... and i thought Ratchet was supposed to be yellow in color, innit? [images via]

real-scoop or a decoy?

*hhhhmmmmm*

[post circa 14.09.06]

prime directive

2007-06-24T21:39:00.001+08:00

when a script-cover doesn't say "Final Draft" or "Shoot Script" - the likelihood of the script being the actual final script is not very high. unless of course the whatever-version IS the final version, then all rules are out the window.

with that said, these are the first 5-pages of the leaked Transformers script [via] (the first page being the cover-page) page 2 / page 3 / page 4 / page 5

and if that's not enough for yer, download the whole blardy 112-page PDF-file here (dated Feb 28, 2006) [via]

i've yet to read it. i don't know if i'll ever read it, becoz (A) i don't want to spoil the surprise (B) i don't to have a chance to be disappointed (C) i've got blardy work to finish before Friday, so i'll read it over the weekend instead, innit? *HAH* ... and but of coz i read the last page lah (couldn't resist). here's a coupla short captions
*HIGHLIGHT TO READ*
(end page/scene 206)
>>> Optimus:
I have witnessed their capacity for
courage ... and much like us, there's more
to them than meets the eye.
(end page/scene 207)
Optimus:
I am Optimus Prime ... and I send this
message to all surviving Autobots taking
refuge among the stars. You are not
alone ... We are here. We are waiting. <<<
*coolness*

[post circa 14.09.06]

is bumblebee the tiniest transformer?

2007-06-24T21:35:00.001+08:00

a few days without any Transformers-news (except this+this) and then POW! [via]

Bumblebee's (image via) looking to be the poster-child of the Michael Bay-directed flick, innit? dude's pix're everywhere! ~ here's him ~~slacking off~~ taking a break on-set :p

from from this image (courtesy of Sibertron.com), i'd understand why: becoz compared to everyone else, BB's the smallest Transformer (vehicular mode anyways) and probably scalable enough to be built 1/1-size, innit? and those Decepticons are sure big-a$$-mofos! *schweet*

[post circa 11.09.06]

optimus prime autobot-mode revealed

2007-06-24T21:34:00.001+08:00

from truck to Auto-bot = now this is the
sorta design i could agree with, IMHO :)
(conceptual drawing or not ;p) [via]

my reactions to the on-going issues (read in fan forums) against the design of autobots and decepticons, that it is not faithful to the G1 (generation one?) and that somehow it looks nowhere near the Transformer cartoons embedded in every fans' minds:
(1) if it's "retro-cartoons" fans want, then maybe it'll be better if it came out a full-CG-flick (ala Final Fantasy or heck, even Toy Story!) - i personally would loveta see that, but this movie ain't it. ain't going to be it and ain't never gonna be it.
(2) the reality of current technology and design "demands" radical designs, or at the very least folks "expect" a certain level of forward-design-thinking. this is an "adaptation" of a fan-favourite property and not a "homage", as everyone (fans) hoped it would be.
(3) it's gonna be made into toy. how simple do we expect toys to be, in this day and age?
(4) at the very end, tis but a "property" (a very lucrative one) to the powers-that-be and we are but fan fodder that fills the cinema seats and queue up at the toy-cashier counters.

now, doesn't Optimus look totally ~~kick-ass~~ all regal-Autobot leader here?
*schweet-mecha-mayhem*

[post circa 06.09.06]

transformers vehicles on road on video

2007-06-24T21:32:00.000+08:00

handphone video-technology comes thru with 3-short video clips of Transformers on the road during filming, as captured by CyborgCommando [via]

[all above images via CyborgCommando]

personally, what got to me more was the idea that Transformer in vehicle-modes would even be caught in a traffic-jam! and they can't transform and get out of it bcoz they'd exposed themselves = *hilarious* .... well, i think so anyways ...

anyways, also go check out these coupla flickr-albums for images of downtown-LA filming (no robots tho :p): eecue's flickr-set + slomuse's set :)

[post circa 05.09.06]

transformer street cars

2007-06-24T21:31:00.001+08:00

peep these sleek tarmac-burners:

no, this is not a TheFastAndTheFurious4-feature ~ tis a buncha Transformers
in vehicular-mode on set! [via]

*can you guess who's who?*

if anything else, i would haveta say Michael Bay really likes his cars (and car chases) in his films, (The Island, BadBoy2 pops into mind) and from these images@LatinoReview, you can ~~betcha~~ hope Bay's gonna take good care of them Autobot+Decepticon vehicles, innit? innit?

*heh*

[post circa 02.09.06]

optimus with a big gun

2007-06-24T21:30:00.001+08:00

ya know, tis not as if im that much of a hardcore Transformers-fan i seem to be here on me blog, what wif the constant posts + updates (but they sure are cool + interesting, innit?) and here's yet another (of many, many more to come, sorry) pilfered image from ain'titcoolnews of Optimus in full robot-mode wielding a big-a$$ gun. how "true" this image is, i know not and frankly, can't really care much as it sure is out of me hands (to complain or rejoice) ~ well at least it matches this other leaked image of Optimus, innit?

will Blue and Red Flames be the new style-icon color of 2007? ~ we shall see ~ *hyuks*

[post circa 01.09.06]

bumblebee face revealed

2007-06-24T21:26:00.000+08:00

Bumblebee pops on out to say *hi* [via]

and then there's also the video footage of the filming of a Transformers street sequence featuring Jazz (Porsche) and Ratchet (Hummer) in vehicle-form [via] = which i can't view at all! (but doesn't mean you'd not get to too, innit? *heh*)

and then im wondering if either Autobot or Decepticon have any "mouths"? or at least a semblance of a "moving orifice" when they "talk/communicate"? (like in the cartoons?) if not, then it'll just be moving transformed-robots with sounds and words coming out like a voice-over, like one of those life-sized mascot-suits folks wear at malls to entertain kids, innit? and to compensate for that lack they'd ~~flail~~ move their arms and head about to "simulate" talking, innit?
*hhhmmm*

[post circa 31.08.06]

transforming vehicular toys

2007-06-24T21:24:00.001+08:00

< for a split-second there, i had thought these were old skool MASK-toys laid out on the playing-table ... well, ya still could see these Transformers / Autobots as regular vehicular-toys, innit? (besides alien tech)

sidenote: amongst us local 1/6th-toys collectors, we call those who've "gone over to the Transformer-side" as folks who buy "lorries" ... *snigger* :p

[post circa 30.08.06]

optimus prime revealed

2007-06-24T21:23:00.001+08:00

found: a leaked online image of the leader of the Autobots [via] ~ is this really Optimus Prime in vehicular mode? i thought he was a fire-truck?

or is that Rodimus Prime instead? (becoz of da flames and all :p)

*shudder*

i recommend go watch this instead ... at least the laughs are deliberate, innit? *heh*

[post circa 13.07.2006]

bumblebee transform

2007-06-24T21:21:00.000+08:00

Transformer-news from a Camaro5-forum:

“Bumblebee” is going to start out as a 1970s Camaro (image left), and then be rebuilt as a 2008/2009 Camaro (image right) ~ as opposed to being a VW-bug, innit? *heh*

and this is Bumblebee in Mid-Transformer-mode!

and could this Saleen Mustang police car be ~~Jazz~~ Prowl?

*yumz*

“Starscream” is going to be an F-22 Raptor, and “Optimus Prime” is going to be a fire truck. = a "fire truck"? we'll see once the transformed-images go online, somewhere somewhen :p

[post circa 9.07.2006]

transformers announcement teaser

2007-06-24T21:16:00.001+08:00

go watch the Transformers Teaser Announcement Trailer (click on "watch the exclusive announcement now" after the page intro ends) [via] ~ altho the download was pure hell, even on broadband! a quick shadow-cast and silhouette of a Transformer (Decepticon or Autobot?) is all yer gonna get! *we want MORE* ... just hoping that the final movie doesn't go too wrong as it mentions here anyways ...

here's a lo-res youtube version as alternative:

[post circa 30.6.2006]

what is transformers roll out?

2007-05-19T13:14:00.000+08:00

all things transformers movie :)

roll out!

2007-04-19T14:38:00.000+08:00

this would be my archival companion to posts on my main blog @ toysrevil@blogspot (originator) - primarily becoz the search/label function doesn't really go too far back in the archives, which meant loosing earlier posts. yep :)

transformers, roll out!

STANDBY FOR UPDATES

is this the final transformers movie toys update post?

transforming-nike convoy and megatron in-packaging images

transformers toys 2007: voyager prime and swindle

transformers toys 2007: burger king promos & megatron protos

more transforming-nike convoy and megatron images

transformers toys 2007: megatron, barricade and nike

transformers toys 2007: fab brawl, voyager ironhide and chess set

transformer prototype toys update 2007 part twelve

transformers bumblebee @ nytf 2007 demo video

star wars transformers 2007

transformers toys 2007: new york toy fair part one

transformers prototype toys update 2007 part eleven

transformers toys 2007: optimus prime, fabs and leaked catalogs

"WIZARD: Will all 13 Transformers identified as being in the movie get toys? Will any get more than one? HASBRO: Yes, all 13 will be made in some capacity. And many will have multiple versions." [via]

optimus prime voice changer helmet

transformers toys 2007: blackout

transformers toys 2007: packaging images

transformers prototype toys update 2007 part ten

transformer prototype toys update 2007 part nine

transformer prototype toys update 2007 part eight

transformers sports label nike free 7.0

transformers ratchet in blister

transformer prototype toys update 2007 part eight

transformer prototype toys update 2007 part seven

transformer prototype toys update 2007 part six

transformer prototype toys update 2007 part five

transformer prototype toys update 2007 part four

1st official transformers movie toy images revealed

transformer prototype toys update 2007 part three

transformer prototype toys update 2007 part two

transformer toy prototypes

it's prime time!

more megatron, ironhide and frenzy design leaks

megatron on ice

transformers viral video

more leaked cgi-design sheets of Transformers

gimme some optimus headshots

official optimus image released

megatron is an alien jet part two

megatron is an alien jet

full-CG-renders of megatron and barricade online

i can see transformers

japanese transformer trailer online

optimus prime face revealed (sort of)

official transformers movie teaser trailer two

official scorponok movie image released

leaked cg-render of barricade

leaked cg-renders of optimus prime + bumblebee + megatron

ratchet autobot transformed image

first transformer film image revealed: scorponok

bonecrusher transformer decepticon

transformer higher-res short featurette

transformers short featurette

bumblebee and optimus prime concept artboards

transformers junked?

more optimus, ironhide and ratchet images

prime directive

is bumblebee the tiniest transformer?

optimus prime autobot-mode revealed

transformers vehicles on road on video

transformer street cars

optimus with a big gun

bumblebee face revealed

transforming vehicular toys

optimus prime revealed

bumblebee transform

transformers announcement teaser

what is transformers roll out?

roll out!

"WIZARD: Will all 13 Transformers identified as being in the movie get toys? Will any get more than one?
HASBRO: Yes, all 13 will be made in some capacity. And many will have multiple versions." [via]