If you attended TFNation 2017 and saw the opening panel about the history of prize campaigns, then you would have seen our reveal of the latest "Lucky Draw" contest which was held in August 2017 in Malaysia. The contest was for two voyager class Transformers: The Last Knight Megatron figures in chrome silver sealed within a plastic case. To enter the contest you had to purchase 300MYR of merchandise, around $70 (USD) with two winners then being selected at random. The contest was the 2nd promotion run by Hasbro Malaysia to celebrate the release of Transformers: The Last Knight after the MyNews.com Gold Optimus Prime contest which was limited to 10 pieces.

You can view all of the images and can find out more by following the link.

Yahoo! Movies have posted a first look at the remove control Sqweeks toy that will be released in the run up to the fifth live action Transformers movie Transformers: The Last Knight. You can read the article on Yahoo

We have recieved a list of some of the upcoming 2017 Transformers releases for the UK.  Some of the informastion included release dates (months), where as others just stated a 2017 release. The list includes the fan choice winner Trypticon!

Again, these are all currently due for release within the UK.

Due January 2017

1. Transformers Rescue Bots Rescan Assorted 
2. Transformers Robots in Disguise Legion Assorted 
3. Transformers Robots in Disguise 3 Step Changers
4. Transformers Robots in Disguise One Step Changers Assorted 
5. Transformers Robots in Disguise Warriors Assorted 
6. Transformer Robots in Disguise Warrior Bumblebee
7. Transformer Generations Legends Class Assorted 
8. Transformers Generations Titan Masters Assorted 
9. Transformers Minicon Battle Pack Assorted 
10. Transformers Recue Bots Mini Con Assorted 
11. Transformers Recue Bots Adventure Assorted 
12. Transformers Recue Bots Bot Headquarters
13. Transformers Generations Deluxe Titans Return Assorted 
14. Transformers Generations Voyager Titans Return Assorted 
15. Transformers Generations Legends Titans Return Assorted 
16. Transformers Generations Leader Titans Return Assorted 
17. Transformers Recue Bots Team Assortment
18. Transformers Robots in Disguise Team Combiners
19. Transformers Robots in Disguise Crash Combiners
20. Transformers Robots in Disguise Activator Combiner Pack

No Release Month Stated

Some of the figures with no release dates against them mirror the listings of the January releases.  We are unsure why. 

1. Transformer Robots in Disguise Warrior Bumblebee
2. Transformer Generations Legends Class Assorted 
3. Transformers Generations Titan MAssorted ers Assorted 
4. Transformers Minicon Battle Pack Assorted 
5. Transformers Recue Bots Mini Con Assorted 
6. Transformers Recue Bots Adventure Assorted 
7. Transformers Recue Bots Bot Headquarters
8. Transformers Generations Deluxe Titans Return Assorted 
9. Transformers Generations Voyager Titans Return Assorted 
10. Transformers Generations Legends Titans Return Assorted 
11. Transformers Generations Leader Titans Return Assorted 
12. Transformers Recue Bots Team Assortment
13. Transformers Robots in Disguise Team Combiners
14. Transformers Robots in Disguise Crash Combiners
15. Transformers Robots in Disguise Activator Combiner Pack
16. Transformers Collector 7 Pck
17. Transformers Character N Vehicle Assorted
18. Transformers Recue Bots Bot Tango Bumblebee
19. Transformers Generations Trypticon
20. Transformers Optimus Peek A Bot Rollin Rig
21. Transformers Rubiks 

April 2017

1. Transformers Recue Bots Bot Tango Bumblebee
2. Transformers Movie 5 First Edition Helmet
3. Transformers Movie 5 Turbo Changer Blind Bag
4. Transformers Movie 5 Turbo Changer
5. Transformers Movie 5 3 Step Turbo Changer
6. Transformers Movie 5 Deluxe
7. Transformers Movie 5 Role Play Helmet
8. Transformers Movie 5 Legion Figure Assorted 
9. Transformers Movie 5 Voyager
10. Transformers Movie 5 Leader
11. Transformers Movie 5 Turbo Changer Feature
12. Transformers Movie 5 RC Earth
13. Transformers Movie 5 Power Cube Figures
14. Transformers Movie 5 Power Cube Starter Kit

This list confirms some details which have been previously been announced, as well as including other items which have not.  The list also confirms that the Genertions Trypticon figure will indeed see a UK release and there there is an RC (Radio Controlled)? Earth planned as part of the Last Knight toys.

With the UK Toy Fair just around the corner more information may be available soon. 

The official images of Sqweeks and  Crosshairs have been revealed for Transformers: The Last Knight which yuo can view below.

The first official image of Transformers: The Last Knight Hot Rod has been revealed now via official Transformers Movie social media. You can view the image below

Michael Bay has announced, via the Instagram post below, that Megatron will be returning at the "big bad" in Transformers: The Last Knight (Transformers 5).

It's starting. This week production. Megatron is back. #transformers #decepticons#

A video posted by Michael Bay (@michaelbay) onMay 31, 2016 at 9:59am PDT

Acting Auditions have revealed that the Principal Photography schedule for the Transformers 5. Filming of E75 (Transformers 5 Project Codename) begins on the 15th June in Detroit, Michigan before moving to London where it shall conclude on the 15th October 2016. The movie is set to be released on the 23rd June 2017.

The Wrap is reporting a rumour that the fourteen-year old actress Isabela Moner is being considered for the lead female role in Transformers 5 rumoured to be called Izabella.  Moner credits include “Dora and Friends: Into the City!” and “100 Things to Do Before High School”.

For years Hasbro Inc produced most of its toys and games out in China then a few years ago they shifted to factories in Vietnam, partly due to increase labour costs in China, and now it looks like they are moving again but this time to India.  According to an article published on The Wall Street Journal on January 6th Hasbro are looking at India as a solution to Vietnam becoming saturated with factories.

“John Leung, chairman of GFT Group Ltd., a manufacturer of Transformers, “Star Wars” and other toys for Hasbro that is based in China’s Guangdong province, said he plans to start producing soon from a rented factory in Chennai.

Eight years ago, GFT shifted much of its production from China to Vietnam, where today the company’s workers earn around $215 a month, less than Chinese counterparts’ salaries. But Vietnam is quickly becoming saturated with factories, Mr. Leung said.

“In the next eight to 10 years, Vietnam will be finished,” he said. He said Hasbro, based in Pawtucket, R.I., had urged him to set up shop in India.”

Credit to TFW2005.com for the news

TFNation have announced that renowned concept designer and illustrator, Emiliano Santalucia, shall be joining them for their inaugural convention which takes place August 19th - 21st in Birmingham England.

You can find a copy of the announcement below.

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We are honoured to announce that renowned concept designer and illustrator, Emiliano Santalucia, shall be joining us for our inaugural convention!

Emiliano is a concept artist on the live action Transformers movie series produced by Paramount Pictures. He has also undertaken substantial work as a concept artist and toy designer for Hasbro Inc. on various Transformers toy lines including Dark Of The Moon, Transformers: Crossovers, Generations, Robots In Disguise, the fan favourite Combiner Wars and the highly anticipated Titans Return. Some of the toys he has worked on include Generations Rhinox, Rattrap, Waspinator and Metroplex; Combiner Wars Sky Lynx; Titans Return Galvatron, Fortress Maximus and Skull Cruncher to name but a few. On top of his film and toy credentials, Emiliano has also worked on Transformers comics for both IDW and Devils Due.

Despite his amazing range of work with the Transformers brand, Emiliano is probably best known for his association with Mattel's He-Man and the Masters of the Universe brand. He also co-founded The Power and Honor Foundation; a non-profit organisation which exists to collect, archive, preserve, and educate the public about the creative origins of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe and She-Ra Princess of Power. Emiliano's MOTU work covers comics, toy / statue design, art books and Definitive Films' Power of Grayskull documentary.

Outside of these two brands, Emiliano has also worked on other comic book series from Star Comics and Play Press, Image Comics, MVC Creations, Devils Due and IDW (including G.I Joe, Power Rangers) as well as working on various DVD covers (The Real Ghostbusters; Defenders of the Earth; Bravestarr; Blackstar and Hero High).

For a glimpse of Emiliano's work take a look at his Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/emiliano.santalucia.artist/).

Emiliano will be signing autographs and selling artwork from Friday 19th until Sunday 21st August 2016 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel at TFNation 2016 – we look forward to seeing you there!

Further transmissions to follow.

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Where All Are One

A gallery on Imgur has been posted containing several high resolution background images from the 1986 Transformers The Movie animated feature film along with a few animation cells.  We have mirrored the images below in case the Imgur gallery does not stay on line that long.

World of 3A have posted details of their exclusive "Premium Scale Collectible Figure" Starscream figure based on the designs from the first live-action Transformers movie over on Facebook. You can view a copy of the release below as well as viewing images of the figure by clicking on the previous link

Coming to Bambaland Store
Friday November 13th, 2015
9:00am HK Time

BAMBALAND EXCLUSIVE
TRANSFORMERS
STARSCREAM
Premium Scale Collectible Figure

www.bambalandstore.com

The treacherous Lieutenant of the Decepticons, Starscream soars the ranks in Premium Scale. Using his guile and cunning Starscream slyly seeks any opportunity to overthrow Megatron and take his place as leader of the Decepticons. The Premium Scale Edition features extremely detailed sculpt and paint applications including Cybertronian Tattoos. Equipped with interchangeable Missile Cluster Arm and an additional interchangeable Saw Blade Arm that is exclusive only to Bambaland!

- Figure Stands 16-Inches (40.64cm) Tall
- Fully Poseable With Over 75 Points of Articulation including Articulated Fingers
- Highly-Detailed Sculpt and Paint Application
- Features Realistic Weathering Effect
- Comes with additional Interchangeable Missile Cluster Arm
- LED Light-Up Eyes

BAMBALAND EXCLUSIVE EDITION INCLUDES
- Interchangeable Saw Blade Arm

ADDITIONAL INFO
- Materials Used - ABS, PVC, POM
- Requires AG13 X 2 Button Cell Batteries (Batteries Not Included)

USD $430
Price Includes Worldwide Shipping
*Design and color may change on final shipping version

Welcome to day 9 of our 17 day commemoration of the website's launch. Today we shall take a look back at the year 2007.  

This year was a little in limbo as fans geared themselves up for the Transformers Live Action Movie.  Transformers Cybertron continued and the fan favourite Transformers Classics line was introduced.

Click the headline to read this article in full.

Welcome to day 8 of our 17 day commemoration of the website's launch. Today we shall take a look back at the year 2006.  

This year was a little in limbo as fans geared themselves up for the Transformers Live Action Movie.  Transformers Cybertron continued and the fan favourite Transformers Classics line was introduced.

Click the headline to read this article in full.