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TFW2005.com were invited to a webinar with Hasbro and IDW comics to cover a bit on the close future of the Transformers Comics
After the Death of Optimus Prime
(IDW #125, due in December), the "War for Cybertron" is officially
over. The Autobots have won and took control of the planet. They are
starting to rebuild. There is a choice though - stay or go. This is
where the split into 2 books will happen. More Than Meets The Eye will
follow Rodimus and his team, as they choose to leave Cybertron. Robots
In Disguise will focus on the new leader, Bumblebee, and how he leads
the remaining Autobots (and Decepticons, all Transformers for that
matter), on Cybertron. Two books, one universe.
In More Than Meets The Eye, Rodimus will lead at least the
following bots - Ultra Magnus, Drift, Ratchet (they are seen on the
multi cover images). We will follow them and whomever goes with them in
space as they search for the "Knights of Cybertron" a legendary band of
bots. They are not even sure if they are real. They supposedly have
the power to return Cybertron to the "Golden Age" before the war. This
group will run into remnants of the Great War on planets and locations
that aren't yet aware it is over, as well as other conflicts. So even
though the war is over, it is still an action book.
Robots In Disguise
will focus on Bumblebee and his attempts to rebuild Cybertron's
society. Bots staying with 'Bee will include at least Ironhide, Prowl
and Wheeljack. Thousands of neutral Transformers are returning home
knowing the war is over. Cybertronians that fled the planet eons ago
without choosing sides. Left over Decepticons are also present and need
to be dealt with, re-integrated. Bumblebee doesn't want to return to
the past; rather, he wants to forge a new future for their race. Here
and now, moving forward. Managing all these factions and points of view
is hard and we will follow his journey through that.
So basically - it is a philosophical difference between groups of
Autobots after the war. Do they look to the past and try to rediscover
it, or move away from it look to the future. We follow each view point
in the 2 books.
At first, there will be some cross over in the books. But after the
"split" officially happens (I assume Rodimus rolls out with his crew to
go planet hopping), the books will be relatively independent of
each other. There will be themes that may cross over, and Rodimus' crew
members may "call home" every so often. But otherwise, independent.
The way this is being pushed is that if you are new to the IDW universe, new to Transformers, or just want to jump back in, this is a good point to do so. It's a reboot without losing the rich continuity they have built over the last 3 years.
Each issue ships with 5 variant covers, each shows the major
players in each group, connected art covers. Will have Auto/Decept
tattoos as well when they ship. 4 variants and one by series artist.
With that general back-story, I'll post brief QnA info from the event below. All paraphrased.
MTME/RID Questions
RE: Talent
No set time for arcs, writers, artists. Ongoing. Alex Milne, Guido,
Roche, Wildman, Furman, all involved in something right now.
RE: Reading CHAOS first
Chaos - don't need to have read it, but reading Chaos will enhance the RID/MTMTE experience.
RE: Underused characters
Yes. Name tossed out - Metalhawk. Will still continue with core recognizable characters, but secondary guys will be worked in.
RE: Profile books (IDW Verse)
Chance.
RE: Decepticons
Starscream role in RID. Cyclonus even though in IDW not a Decept.
RE: Mini Series
Mini series to spin out from these series like Ironhide or Drift - not
right now. Infestation and Original G1 are secondary books right now.
Possible down the road.
RE: Furman on main continuity books
Loves work, but for now, he's on original and main is staffed well.
RE: Switching artists every 6 months
Not exact, but switch outs will happen.
RE: Cybertron modes
Wait and see.
RE: Decepticons
Play role - yes. Population of Decepticons in RID. Finding a place for
Decepts in new world is a difficult challenge to overcome. Different
way in MTMTE.
Non MTMTE/RID Questions:
RE: Last Stand of the Wreckers
Plans to continue - no chance right now.
RE: Legacy of Rust
Looking into it.
RE: Autoacrity
Expect announcement later. Set in past. Part of universe. Surprising revelations. Print/Digital - talk later.
Re: Prime Comic
No comment right now.
RE: Writing
Easier to write for these characters? - Always a challenge, but no different than other properties.
RE: G1 Collections
Will IDW continue to release G1 Marvel, collect full series, and will they do G2 in same way?
- Moving ahead, more coming, wait and see on where it goes. Not his personal dept so not 100% sure.
RE: Animated Comics
Not at the moment.
RE: Joe/TF Crossover
Not planned, but Infestation 2 is coming out.
RE: Release schedule
MTMTE week 1, RID week 3, etc - At first yes. Eventually, could change
due to overall IDW scheduling. Also will try not to do 2/3 books of a
single series in a row etc.
RE: Toys
Not his dept. :).
RE: Vetoing IDW ideas
Veto not a good word. Like to see all ideas, go nuts. If Hasbro needs
to, will reel back in. With 1/2 exceptions, never vetoed idea. More of
a collab, try to go back and forth until ideas work for everyone.
RE: Exodus/Exiles
More Novels? Stay tuned.
RE: Killing more characters
Not for an event just to sell books, but otherwise, no one is safe.
RE: Universes
Novels fall into current Prime Universe, Movie is own verse, and then IDW "G1" is another one.
RE: Other continuities
Right now - no plans to expand other continuities.
RE: War for Cybertron
Are the WFC games considered part of Prime continuity - YES. Quick and decisive answer.
RE: War for Cybertron Comics
WFC comics - no comment, don't read too much into that. Focus of this event is MTMTE/RID.
More Than Meets The Eye and Robots In Disguise Issue #1's and their respective 5 covers each go on pre-order this Friday, make sure to add them to your pull lists or grab subscriptions how you normally do. They should be in stores this January.
Category: Transformers Comic News
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BigBadToyStore have sent some images to TFW2005.com of the upcoming Transformers Masterpiece MP-11 Starscream. The figure it set to be based on the Transformers The Movie Corination Scene, though the original version already came with a crown and cape.
Category: Transformers Toy News
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Takara have updated their website
with their latest campaign item a set of MechTech Battle Blades for Striker Optimus Prime. The campaign starts on November 18th for fans who spend
3000 Yen on Transformers products at Toys R Us. The run is limited to 10,000
sets.
Category: Transformers Toy News
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eHobby have updated their website with some new images of their upcoming MP-09B Destron Black Rodimus Convoy. The images show the toy in various modes as well as the accessories, a preview of
the comic and comparisons with the black Transformers Animated
Rodimus figure.
Category: Transformers Toy News
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on: Tuesday, 18th October 2011 at 20:10:39 BST
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Transformers Galaxy have posted some new images of the knock-off Henkei Wildrider figure from CHMS onto their Facebook page. You can view the mirrored images below.
GameInformer.com have posted an article and video interviews with High Moon Studios' Matt Tieger who is directing the video game The Fall of Cybertron.
Hollywood Reporter are reporting that Hasbro have opened discussions with Paramount Pictures, Steven Spielberg and Michael Bay about making a fouth live action Transformers Movie.
"CEO Brian Goldner says the toy giant continues to have a slew of films in development, but won't make their own films like Marvel.
NEW YORK - Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner said Monday that the toy giant is in active discussions with studio partner Paramount, director Michael Bay and Steven Spielberg about a potential fourth Transformers movie, adding he hopes to have news to share in the next quarter.
Speaking on his company's third-quarter earnings conference call, he also said that Hasbro continues to develop entertainment projects based on its brands - despite some delays and challenges. "We continue to actively develop a number of additional Hasbro films with great partners and writers, including Micronauts, Ouija, Candyland, Risk, Stretch Armstrong, Clue and Monopoly," he said."
Category: Transformers: Prime
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on: Monday, 17th October 2011 at 18:51:38 BST
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I have added a new image gallery and episode guide to the 26th and final episode of series one of Transformers Prime. The episode, one shall stand part 3, completes the story arch for Series 1 and sets things up nicely for series 2. If you do not want to be spoiled, then it is best to avoid the gallery which contains over 350 images.
Category: Transformers: Prime
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Panini have announced, via their website Panini Online, the release of a Transformers Prime themed sticker album. Here is a copy of the announcement:
Panini are proud to announce the release of their fantastic and eagerly awaited Transformers Prime sticker collection!
It has been a while since the decepticons last attacked Earth and the Autobots await their return. While befriending some human teenagers, the Autobots fight to protect the Earth from the Decepticons and the return of Megatron, who has been missing for three earth years. With the possession of dark Energon, Megatron plans to use this as a way to defeat the Autobots. Experience the thrills of the new series in this fantastic Panini sticker collection! Collectors will be able to enjoy collecting fantastic new and exciting stickers from this must-have sticker collection. Get collecting now!
There are 210 stickers to collect with 30 special holographic glitter stickers to look out for!
Starter Packs: £1.99 (Including an album and 3 sticker packets).
Sticker Packets: 50p (Including 5 stickers per packet)
Category: Transformers: Prime
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eBsy seller foo has posted another auction for an unreleased Transformers Animated Electrostatic Soundwave on eBay. This is the same seller who recently sold another one.
Category: Transformers Animated
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All The Cool Stuff have sent out the following announcement regarding the announcement of two new guest for Roll Out Roll Call 2012.
If you do not know what Roll Out Roll Call is then allow me to
explain. The event if a two day convention taking place in March in
Southampton here within the United Kingdom. The show is dedicated to
Action Force, G.I-Joe and Transformers. Next year will be the third
show for this growing event and we encourage everyone who is a fan of
one of these lines to drop by as it's going to be a blast as well as a
great chance to catch up with some fellow fans at the end of the Winter.
Back to the news, here is a copy of the announcement
"Since
announcing Larry Hama's attendance, there's a lot of excitement and
interest in Roll Out Roll Call 2012, the UK Transformers, GI-Joe &
Action Force show. Want to know next 2 guests for
Roll Out Roll Call 2012? Checkout & listen to Episode 25 of "What's
on JOE Mind" for the exclusive new guest announcements: http://whatsonjoemind.podbean.com
There
will be more exclusive announcements over the next few weeks, so stay
tuned or follow the show on Twitter @rolloutrollcall."
Transformers At The Moon will be in attendance at the event, as we are fans of both of these lines, and we are also please to announce that we are also sponsoring the event next year to try to help it grow.
If you come along to Auto Assembly every August you no doubt feel that a year is too long to meet-up with your Transformers friends, sure there is the odd meet-up arrange but most of us can't make them or justify the trips, but with Roll Out Roll Call there is a lot more going on to justify the journey. You will have the social aspect, the dealers, panels, the cosplayer and, of course, the guests. The events are almost 6 months apart giving everyone the best possible chance to make both events and help unite and strength the bonds of the fan communities for both these iconic lines.
I encourage you to keep you eye on the show, the official twitter account, Transformers At The Moon, Blood For The Baron, What's on Joe Mind, Full Metal Hero and The Nerdsphere for more announcements as the event gets closer.
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