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by praetorian
Fri Oct 19, 2018 2:43 pm
Forum: Transformers Media / Fandom
Topic: Toys r us entering liquidation
Replies: 32
Views: 36730

I'm not sure if that's a model that'll stand the test of time. With so many big-box stores disappearing, how long are you going to be able to parasitize (for lack of a better word) their customers? But maybe they're just planning to use that as a launching platform that'l lead to independent, small...
by praetorian
Tue Oct 16, 2018 1:14 pm
Forum: Transformers Media / Fandom
Topic: Toys r us entering liquidation
Replies: 32
Views: 36730

by praetorian
Mon Apr 23, 2018 2:19 pm
Forum: Transformers Media / Fandom
Topic: Toys r us entering liquidation
Replies: 32
Views: 36730

There's a buyer for stores in Germany, Austria and Switzerland:

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-toys ... SKBN1HS0C2
by praetorian
Wed Oct 04, 2017 3:29 pm
Forum: Transformers Media / Fandom
Topic: Last Knight pre-movie discussion!
Replies: 117
Views: 144353

It was awful. As if it were written to prove Merlin's existence, that dragons are real, make Pangea factual, and finally to explain Stonehenge. Everything else was filler to put those pieces together. Ugh. Worst. Makes me wish we could rewind to TF:4 and have Lockdown (who I still believe was the be...
by praetorian
Wed Jul 05, 2017 2:13 pm
Forum: Transformers Media / Fandom
Topic: Last Knight pre-movie discussion!
Replies: 117
Views: 144353

Thanks, all. I think I'll save my money for Spiderman: Homecoming and rent TF:5 when Amazon has the HD rental for $1.
by praetorian
Tue Jul 04, 2017 1:45 pm
Forum: Transformers Media / Fandom
Topic: Last Knight pre-movie discussion!
Replies: 117
Views: 144353

Anyone care to offer some non-spoilerish commentary on the new movie? I have done my best to keep away from most of the trailers, toy pics, and tv spots. I've noticed a recent trend that the frequency and amount of promotion for a new movie is directly proportional to the suckiness of the same. Lots...
by praetorian
Wed Dec 14, 2016 9:48 pm
Forum: Transformers Media / Fandom
Topic: Last Knight pre-movie discussion!
Replies: 117
Views: 144353

Official movie poster reveal:

http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/12/13/tran ... led-329975

No excitement for this movie, but ooh, that tagline! Actually fitting since Optimus hasn't been the classic hero he is since the first film.
by praetorian
Wed Oct 05, 2016 1:03 pm
Forum: Transformers Media / Fandom
Topic: Last Knight pre-movie discussion!
Replies: 117
Views: 144353

Here's some info about showcasing of concept art from the film, and probably toys. http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/10/03/hasbro-showcase-transformers-last-knight-content-ble-2016-325707 Also, this quote: "Transformers Franchise is making a rather large presence in UK this year and the next with ma...
by praetorian
Tue Sep 29, 2015 9:25 pm
Forum: Transformers Toys & Merchandise
Topic: THIRD PARTY TOYS NEWS
Replies: 979
Views: 380033

Denyer wrote: AFAIK the pale Devastator is a Shattered Glass repaint. It's supposed to be Superion colours, I think.
It's TFC Toys Perseus. http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... %20Perseus
by praetorian
Fri Sep 18, 2015 3:17 pm
Forum: Transformers Toys & Merchandise
Topic: Third party toy discussion (stuff that's been released)
Replies: 375
Views: 172585

Warcry wrote: assuming we're talking about a mass-produced 100% new-mold figure
This is what I had in mind.
by praetorian
Thu Sep 17, 2015 2:28 pm
Forum: Transformers Toys & Merchandise
Topic: Third party toy discussion (stuff that's been released)
Replies: 375
Views: 172585

Don't know if this is the right place to post this question, but here goes: what was the first third-party Transformer?
by praetorian
Thu Sep 17, 2015 2:25 pm
Forum: Transformers Toys & Merchandise
Topic: THIRD PARTY TOYS NEWS
Replies: 979
Views: 380033

Maybe that Sandstorm is actually the first toy for the upcoming Transformers-Mad Max film from the new Transformers Film Universe.
by praetorian
Thu Oct 30, 2014 2:41 pm
Forum: Transformers Media / Fandom
Topic: Last Knight pre-movie discussion!
Replies: 117
Views: 144353

Last Knight pre-movie discussion!

IGN reporting that Michael Bay will not be directing the fifth installment:

http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/10/30/ ... ma-instead
by praetorian
Thu Jul 03, 2014 2:53 pm
Forum: Transformers Media / Fandom
Topic: Transformers Age of Extinction [spoilers] [NOW WITH ACTUAL SPOILERS]
Replies: 151
Views: 38608

The Dinobots' introduction felt like a cheat after they made a big deal out of Prime's whole "we need a new army" line in all the trailers, and especially after they found that metal dinosaur in the Arctic in at the start of the film. It seemed like they were building up to a grand quest ...
by praetorian
Fri Apr 25, 2014 1:59 pm
Forum: Transformers Toys & Merchandise
Topic: 2014 Japan-exclusive toys: Masterpiece, Generations, etc
Replies: 345
Views: 151045

More Ultra Magnus pics (clearer) and price:

http://tfsource.com/masterpiece/mp-22-ultramagnus/

Clear now that his legs are part of the trailer and the cab is a remold.
by praetorian
Thu Apr 24, 2014 2:25 pm
Forum: Transformers Toys & Merchandise
Topic: 2014 Japan-exclusive toys: Masterpiece, Generations, etc
Replies: 345
Views: 151045

From the top of the cab, it looks like there's a hinge that's not on MP-10, almost like the whole top flips up and over. Also, the smoke stacks look like they're of the same mold as the top of the cab, rather than being chromed like the front grille and bumper and tanks. I think his face does come o...
by praetorian
Tue Apr 22, 2014 3:55 pm
Forum: Transformers Toys & Merchandise
Topic: 2014 Japan-exclusive toys: Masterpiece, Generations, etc
Replies: 345
Views: 151045

Can't tell from the legs inside the trailer, but they don't look like the new MP-Optimus mold to me. Nice that the matrix will fit in there, though!
by praetorian
Thu Oct 10, 2013 4:05 pm
Forum: Transformers Toys & Merchandise
Topic: Movie 4 toys... it begins
Replies: 44
Views: 27899

Official pics from Hasbro to TFW2005: http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-toys-products-30/transformers-4-age-of-extinction-generations-leader-class-optimus-prime-official-images-178572/ Looks like some of the back kibble from the previous pics are actually samurai-like leg/h...
by praetorian
Tue Aug 27, 2013 1:11 pm
Forum: Transformers Toys & Merchandise
Topic: Hasbro's MP-13 Soundwave...
Replies: 74
Views: 23844

Up on the Canadian TRU website for pre-order. Price at $89.97! One pre-order per customer.
by praetorian
Mon Feb 18, 2013 8:52 pm
Forum: Transformers Media / Fandom
Topic: Transformers: Prime Cancelled
Replies: 69
Views: 49284

the films probably pay for themselves in tickets alone, it wouldn't surprise me if we only get half-a-dozen figs for TF4). With Bumblebee, Rocket-booster Bumblebee, Battle-mask Bumblebee, Sword-thrusting Bumblebee, Break-dancing Bumblebee, and Beatbox Bumblebee, there's your half-a-dozen already fo...