Note: Some links to the archived news may not be found as they were replaced with pictures of current latest news.
FantoFan got a copy of the special secret DVD given out by Toys R Us for purchase of GC-01 Galaxy Convoy and to our surprise, it contained promotional clips not found in the TV Magazine Special Secret DVD. The Galaxy Force promotional clip on the DVD is the same as the one that was shown in Tokyo Entertainment Market 2004 back in October, although strangely enough the narration and op theme was replaced by the G1 classic theme song.
For a limited time, we have put up some high-res clips from the Galaxy Force part onthe DVD (which also contain the Robotmasters and Beast Wars Returns highlights) on the Galaxy Force page. Enjoy!!As before, we welcome any TF sites out there who wish to host the clips and help spread the love to contact us, we will be glad to transfer the clips to the sites who are interested.
As reported previously, Takara officially release the following items today,
Galaxy Force GC-01 Galaxy Convoy: 1, 2
Galaxy Force GC-02 Exillion
Galaxy Force GC-03 Vector Prime
Galaxy Force GC-04 Dreadrock
Galaxy Force GC-05 Jackshot
Galaxy Force GC-06 Backpack
Galaxy Force GC-07 Micron Team
Galaxy Force GC-08 Auto Micron
Galaxy Force GD-01 Master Megatron
Galaxy Force GD-02 Thundercracker
Galaxy Force GD-03 Starscream
Galaxy Force GD-04 Landbullet
Robotmasters RM-18 Road Rocket
Robotmasters RM-19 DoubleFace
Robotmasters RM-20 Delta Seeker vs X-Gunner
Robotmasters RM-21 Burning Beast ConvoyOne of the largest batch of release at one time!! For those who have preordered the items above, we are sending updates and confirmation to you now. Also as reported before 2 campaigns are now on to promote the new Galaxy Force series, store exclusive Force Chip and Toys'R Us exclusive special Galaxy Force/Robotmasters DVD with purchase of Galaxy Force related items. From the card that came with the exclusive force chip, it was revealed that the holder of the special force chip will be a unknown warrior from a yet to be announced planet, a shadow of the character was shown on the card. While we have almost exhausted all of our first batch of shippment on the items above, FantoFan will still help any fans who wished to get them, contact us now!! We have also secured a few of the store exclusive Force Chip, and will be planning to list it for sale soon.
Latest issue of TV Magazine, TV-Boy as well as Hyper Hobby are out today, check out some new reports on Transformers as follows, and as always, you can order all of them here.
Hyper Hobby:
1. With introduction to upcoming release for Galaxy Force, GC-09 GuardShell and GD-05 Gasket, Guardshell is said to be a honorable and kind warrior who follows a knightly code of conduct, debuting in episode 1 of the TV series. Gasket will be from the planet Speedia. Both figures are expected to release in late Jan. Still taking orders here.
2. A teaser picture of another mysterious character Nitro Convoy, though possess the name Convoy, it does not necessary imply he will be the good guy. More details will be reveal in the next issue.
3. Superlink DVD vol. 9 will be expected to release on 19 Jan.
4. Victorinox, the well known Swiss army knife maker, will be working with Takara to produce Transformers Victorinox. A limited edition swiss army tool can be order exclusively from GARAGE, expect to ship in Mar 2005, with designs done by Takara, the blade on the tool will be carved with the famous quotes from both faction leaders.
5. Other reports include TFC 17 BlitzWing, some background info on the story of Robotmasters and Beast Wars Returns DVD releases.TV Magazine:
1. As reported before, this issue of TV-Mag. comes with an exclusive Galaxy Force Special Secret DVD. Featuring some exciting footage from the TV series as well as new footage on Robotmasters. Eager to promote this series, we have started a new Galaxy Force page and uploaded some goodies, enjoy!! Anticipating there might be a bandwidth problem with the popular demand of the clips, any sites who wished to host the clips please let us know.
2. this issue also featured a pull-out poster of Galaxy Force, introducing the characters from the series.
3. With Toys R Us, a special secret DVD will be given out to the first 10,000 customers to buy a GC-01 Galaxy Convoy, contents of the DVD is not confirm at this time but speculated to the a collection of the DVD from this issue and the DVD that comes with the new Robotmasters figures.TV-Boy:
1. Featuring 5 pages of Galaxy Force news, revealing some more info on the series, [spoiler] 4 Planet Force were made by Transformers in ancient time, by assembling all 4 keys, one could unlock a power to save the universe from the devastating black hole. But at the same time, intend to conquer the galaxy, Master Megatron decides to take the planet force for himself. It would seem it was Guardshell who will be the first to come in contact with the chidren (Colby, Bart, Lolly), damaged during battle, Guardshell fell to Earth and was repaired with the help of the children. [end spolier]
2. In order to stay in disguise, the Transformers scanned and adepted their alternate forms to the vehicles on Earth.Last but not least, the first toys ad on Galaxy Force, featured on both TV magazine and TV boy this month.
With tons of new stuff to be release in the next 2 days, we will put up as many pictures of them as quickly as possible, here is the first one, RM-21 Burning Beast Convoy with special DVD (containing Robotmasters footage in the TV mag. special DVD and more background info on Beast Convoy from the Beast Wars series).
New issue of Hobby Japan was released today, in it contained some more pictures of Galaxy Force, which will be officially release on 28 Dec. You can order the magazine here.
Latest issue of Dengeki Hobby was out in stores today, featuring no less than 4 pages of Transformers news, check out some highlights here and as always, you can order a copy of this issue here. This issue also comes with an exclusive MIA series Gundam Seed Destiny Astray Sky Grasper jet, highly recommended for all Gundam and MIA fans.
1. Some final pictures (1, 2) of Galaxy Force wave 1 before the real toy pictures (check back tomorrow...), some store will be giving out promotional stuff like the can badges, other stores will be the exclusive Force Chip and Toys R Us will be giving out a special DVD with purchase of GC-01 Galaxy Convoy. Still able to take order for this line here.
2. New pictures on GD-05 Gasket and GC-09 Guardshell, both will be out in Jan (mistake in article that they will release in Dec.) Taking orders now.
3. BT-11 Ravage is expected to release late Feb. Accepting orders now.
4. Transformers Collection 17 will be Blitzwing as reported before, expected to release mid Jan.
5. Featuring chapter 5 of Robotmasters story with some interesting pictures (no, G1 Megatron did not appear in the story, Skywarp did made an appearance though).
6. Official Takara Galaxy Force ad. is also featured.Order the magazine and the toys reported above here.
Superlink episode 51, the final episode, "Energon! That is the Sun!!" highlights are now available. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode. We will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
Allspark.com
TFW2005.com
As we reached the end of the series, FantoFan would like to thank everyone for supporting and promoting this exciting series, also the major TF sites for helping out with the hosting of clips though out the year. Before we go, we asked you to check back soon for a hint of things to come on the next series.
Last week magazine exclusive Robotmasters Black G1 Convoy and Black G1 Starscream were shipped and today we received the other 2 magazine exclusives, Black Beast Convoy and Black Beast Megatron. All 4 magazine exclusives Robotmasters have now shipped. Check out some shots as follows,
Hobby Japan Exclusive Robotmasters Black Beast Convoy: 1, 2, 3
Hyper Hobby Exclusive Robotmasters Black Beast Megatron: 1, 2, 3
Package and overall shots: 1, 2
Each exclusive Robotmaster came with a slip that explains the story behind the "Black Body", a version for each figure.Now that we have recieved all shippments on all the exclusives, we will be sending updates info to those who preordered them previously.
e-Hobby has listed another exclusive for their second 2005 New Year Special, "Decepticon / Secret Police Force COBALT SENTRY", consisting of 2 cassttetrons, Howlback, a repaint of Ravage and Garboil, repaint of Laserbeak/Buzzsaw. Their bio is expected to be featured later on e-hobby.
JIVE Transformers First Series Complete is now in bookstores, a very comprehensive guide to the G1 series, with tons of pictures and descriptions of all the characters, highly recommended for all Transformers fans. You can still order it here (US$30 each). Sample pages as follows, 1, 2, 3,
Demand of many inquiries, the shipping options as follows,
EMS, fastest air with tracking number, US$20.4
SAL, low priority air with registration option, US$13.47
SAL, same as above but without registration, US$9.9All fees above assumed payment via paypal.
Some tipbits (1, 2) of the upcoming Galaxy Force series and toyline featured in the latest issue of Bon Bon monthly Manga magazine. Definitely a series to look forward to. From next issue, BonBon will start to feature Galaxy Force manga. We are still taking orders for this line, details here.
Superlink episode 50, "The Power of Combination Spark!!" highlights are now available. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode. We will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
Allspark.com
TFW2005.com
Transfandom.com (Standingby)
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series. 2....
The magazine exclusives Robotmasters repaint introduced and opened for orders back in August have started shipping. Confirmed now shipped are as follows,
Black G1 Convoy : 1, 2, 3
Black Starscream: 1,2, 3.
Both: 1, 2.
Stay tuned for a full gallery.For those unfamiliar or have forgotten about these, the magazine exclusive are as follows,
Dengeki Hobby Magazine exclusive Robotmaster Black G1 Convoy
Figure King exclusive Robotmaster Starscream Black ver.
Hobby Japan exclusive Robotmaster Black Beast Convoy
Hyper Hobby exclusive Robotmaster Beast Megatron Black ver.For those who have ordered thru us, please standby as we are still waiting for all of them to come in at this time. As soon as your order is secured, we will let you know immediately.
Reissue Predaking and BT-10 Grimlock (1,2) are now officially released. For those who placed the order with us, please standby for our update to you individually. For those who are interested, they are still available here, limited stocks on the first batch now. At the same time, we happened to have some last stocks on BT-09 Swindle and BT-06 Tracks Blue ver, and will be having a clearance on them, each is now only US$39!! You can place your order here.
Check out some shots of this amazing resissue set, 1, 2, 3. and yes, answering the questions of several fans, Predaking set comes with die-cast parts like the original Hasbro version, a first for Takara version of Predaking.As before, we have put up a fan-translated version of the tech spec for BT-10 Grimlock. The new story chapter and system description will be up tomorrow, avoiding the peak traffic for this week's Superlink.
JIVE now has a page on the soon-to-be-release Tranformers First Series Complete here. FantoFan is offering this to fans who are interested to get it, each copy will be US$30. Title is expected to release on 17 Dec. You can place your order now.
Superlink episode 49, "The Ultimate Lord of Destruction!!" highlights are now available. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode. We will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
Allspark.com
TFW2005.com
Transfandom.com (Standingby)
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series. 3....
Kit Factory, the company that brought us die-cast Superlink Galvatron Sword, will be bringing us more customized items in the upcoming event, World Hobby Festival, to be held on 12 Dec. This time they will be providing the Yellow Green metallic version of the Superlink Galvatron sword, limited to 100 pieces only.
On the same page, they reported that while it was planned initially to release a Misia bust statue, however due to licensing process, it will not be available in this event. Misia bust statue will come in silver chrome version with very little quantity on a gold chrome version, Misia head can also be used on the female Microman figures which will go well with Microman Kicker. Let's hope they are able to release this soon. credit to Autobasr Aichi for the heads up
New issue of Figure King was out today, an extra thick issue with tons of upcoming toys/hobby news. Place an order for it here. Unfortunately nothing new on the upcoming Transformers lines except for what has already been reported.
1. Galaxy Force first wave lineup, Autobots and Decepticons. As well as the titles of the first 3 episodes of Galaxy Force;
Episode 1: Sacred Homeland!, airing 8 Jan.
Episode 2: Encountering Transformers, airing 15 Jan.
Episode 3: Protect the Secret Base!, airing 22 Jan.
2. Other reports include the upcoming BT-10 Grimlock, Robotmaster RM-18 RoadRocket, RM-19 Doubleface, RM-20 Deltaseeker/Icksgunner set, RM-21 Burning Beast Convoy + DVD, Transformers insignia stickers, TRU exclusive Buildtron and the upcoming reissue Predaking which will come with a collection checkboard. All items can still be order here!!
As reported previously, "Transformers Encyclopaedia - All about Robotmasters" from Jive is now available, containing the characters intro and tech spec. on the Robotmasters and also some of the latest releases of other Transformers line like Superlink, Binaltech and others. Also show the tech spec. of all the Leaders of the autobots from all the series, introduction of Transformers series, and some FAQ about Transformers. We are taking orders for this book at US$11 each here. 94 pgs book including 32 color pgs.
Superlink episode 48, "The Terror of Gigantic Galavatron!" highlights are now available. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode. We will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
Allspark.com
TFW2005.com
Transfandom.com (to confirm)
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series.
Autobase Aichi has informed on their news page that NODA-YA, an online Hobby shop, has listed a new item "Superlink Ariel repaint", an item exclusively from Toy Kart, who also brought us several USA edition so far. Aerial Repaint is said to have a new body color that follows one of the classic female characters. The picture shown was the original Ariel and labelled as sample at this time, item is expected to ship in Mar 2005. credit to Autobasr Aichi
New issue of HyperHobby released today, containing tons of new Transformers updates as well as other toys news, place an order for your copy here now. Some highlights as follows, including some background of the characters,
1. Galaxy Force GC-01 Galaxy Convoy, background story as reported before, escaping from Cybertron as it was consumed by a black hole, Convoy led the Autobots to Earth, disguised as Earth's vehicles, which in his case, a Fire truck. He was met by Vector Prime, an ancient Transformer, where Convoy learnt the existence of Planet Force, a key to save his homeplanet. Searching for planet force, the Transformers embark on a journey across the galaxy but was met with the evil Transformers, Decepticons, led by Master Megatron. comes with one Force chip. Order now at US$46 here (email).
2. GC-02 Axelion: A passionate and overconfident young warrior, Fastest Transformer among the Autobots, tend to charge into battle meeting his enemies directly. Comes with one Force chip. Order now at US$18 here (email).
3. GC-03 Vector Prime: Dimensional Inspector, an ancient Transformer that appeared before the Autobots and taught them the existence of Planet force, a mysterious Autobot who will hold the key to the development of the plot. Comes with minicon partner, Roots and one force chip. Order now at US$27 here (email).
4. GC-04 Dreadnought: Second in command, has earned the trust of Galaxy Convoy, honest while maintain a flexible thinking, possess a calm character that is capable of motivating the team. Comes with one Force chip. Order now at US$36 here (email).
5. GC-05: Jackshot: Environmental Security officer, equipped with claws, he is a power fighter. Thinks his comardes did not take him seriously. Comes with one Force chip. Order now at US$8 here (email).
6. GC-06: BackPack: Autobot Base Security, a knowledgeable and responsible bot, however BackPack is hysterical and sometimes lack confident in himself. Comes with one Force chip. Order now at US$8 here (email).
7. GC-07: Micron Team: from the voice actor casting, it seems Hopper will be speaking in human language. Order now at US$8 here (email).
8. GC-08: Auto Micron: Order now at US$8 here (email).
9. GD-01: Master Megatron: Plan to take Planet Force for himself and become God, intend to remake the universe as he likes. Comes with one Force chip. Order now at US$46 here (email).
10. GD-02: Thundercracker: air warrior, simple minded and a war maniac. Comes with one Force chip. Order now at US$18 here (email).
11. GD-03: Starscream: An intelligent and powerful Decepticon, true to the tradition of past "Starcream", he believes he should be the leader of the Decepticon and plots to take over Master Megatron. Comes with one Force chip. Order now at US$26 here (email).
12. GD-04: LandPallet: 3-wheeled speed buggy, came from the planet "Speedia", a Decepticon good at high speed maneuvers. Comes with one Force chip. Order now at US$26 here (email).
13. A example of the application of Force Chips, similar to Micron Legend "Evolution", Galaxy Force "Ignition" will unlock special gimmicks on the Transformers.
14. Immdiately with the first wave, 2 Galaxy Force campaigns will also be starting, one is Toys R Us Japan will be giving away "Galaxy Force Special Secret DVD" with every purchase of GC-01 Galaxy Convoy. Unable to confirmed at this time, it is assumed that the DVD would be the same one as the one that comes with TV-Magazine as reported before. Another campaign will be held by most of the toy stores, for the first 10 purchase of GC-01 Galaxy Convoy, an exclusive force chip will be given. As before, FantoFan will take orders for those who are interested in the campaigns above, however please note that the special discount price will not be apply, and to qualify for the exclusive, you are expected to buy GC-01 Galaxy Convoy, price at US$65. More questions ask here.
15. A teaser on the next character from Galaxy Force, another Transformer holding the name "Convoy" besides Galaxy Convoy, he resides on the planet "Speedia", waiting for the arrival of the Autobots, is he friend or for? We will know more next issue.
16. BT-11 Grimlock feat. Ford Mustang: releasing soon (early Dec), still not too late to order here. US$44!!
17. RM-18 RoadRocket & RM-19 DoubleFace: releasing end of Dec. still not too late to order here. only US$8 each!!
18. RM-20 Deltaseeker(Autobot) vs Iskgunner(Decepticon) rival set: releasing end of Dec. still not too late to order here. only US$12!!
19. RM-21 Burning Beast Convoy + DVD: as reported before, new clips will be collected on the DVD. still not too late to order here. only US$17.5!!
20. Reissue Predaking: Will be releasing soon, still not too late to order here. only US$130!!
21. Superlink DVD Vol. 8 will be releasing 15 Dec.
22. Beast Wars Returns Vol. 1 is now released, Vol. 2 will be out on 22 Dec.
All these and more on HyperHobby, order here.
New issues of TV-Magazine and TV-Boy are now released. Besides reporting the development of Superlink final epsiodes, it also showed some pictures of the upcoming Galaxy Force. Both titles can be order here, and check out as follows for some detail reports.
TV-Magazine:
1. Showing what could be the final battle in Superlink, [Spoiler] absorbing all the combination spark from the Autobots, Omega Convoy has become Shinning Omega Convoy, in order to stop enlarged Galvatron G.[end Spoiler]
2. Characters lineup for the upcoming Galaxy Force.
3. An ongoing diorama manga of Robotmasters with spotlight on RM-18 RoadRocket and RM-19 DoubleFace. Soon to be released, can be order here.
4. Next issue of TV-Magazine will come with a Special edition DVD titled "Galaxy Force Special Secret DVD" and Galaxy Force Super Poster, among other freebies of ither genres. Next issue will be releasing on 27 Dec (1 day before the toyline come out!!) and as usual FantoFan is taking orders for this issue, US$8 for single month issue. Ordering Details here and email your order here.TV-Boy:
1. Similar reports on the Superlink climatic battle. [Spolier]Enlarged Galvatron G is out of control and sucking the life energies from nearby planets and behind all this, it would seem Unicron is influencing Galvatron G's actions.[end Spoiler]
2. Another teaser look at the upcoming Galaxy Force.
3. Next issue of TV Boy will come with a special DVD on Ultraman Nexus series. Can be order here.
Superlink episode 47, "Omega Convoy Rise Again!" highlights are now available. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode. We will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
Allspark.com
TFW2005.com
Transfandom.com (to confirm)
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series.
Beast Wars Returns DVD vol.1 has been released, collecting the first 4 episodes of Beast Wars Returns (Beast Machines) series.
Some stores are selling the latest issue of Hobby Japan today, in the issue are some pictures and news on the upcoming Galaxy Force.
1. A picture of TV series version Master Megatron, believed to be the final version, which is different from the black and grey version reported previously on Newtype.
2. First wave of Galaxy Force Autobots. still taking orders, releasing end of Dec.
3. First wave of Galaxy Force Decepticons. still taking orders, releasing end of Dec.
4. RM-18 RoadRocket US$8, releasing end of Dec. accepting order now.
5. RM-19 Doubleface US$8, releasing end of Dec. accepting order now.
6. RM-20 Deltaseeker vs Icksgunner, US$12, releasing end of Dec. accepting order now.
7. RM-21 Burning Beast Convoy + DVD, US$17.5, expected to be out end of Dec. taking orders now. The DVD will contain new CG clips.
8. BT-10 Grimlock feat. Ford Mustang, US$44, releasing early Dec. still accepting orders.
Magazine can be order here and almost all toyline in it here.
As reported yesterday, Robotmasters RM-15 StarSaber, RM-16 Victory Leo and RM-17 Victory Saber set are now released. While subtle, there is a difference between the color of the individual figures and the set. Also with this wave, a new Robotmasters catalogue is included, as well as new comics, to promote this line, you can see the catalogue and the fan-translated comics here. And if you wish to order any of the items, check it out here. Enjoy!
New Robotmaster figures have released!! RM-15 Staraber, RM-16 Victory Leo and RM-17 Victory Saber set are now in stocks. You can still order them here.
RM-15 Star Saber - US$13
RM-16 Victory Leo - US$13
RM-17 Victory Leo - US$26
Pictures coming soon!!
Superlink episode 46, "The Amazing Team Roadbuster!!" highlights are now available. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode. We will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
Allspark.com
TFW2005.com
Transfandom.com (to confirm)
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series.
Toys R Us Exclusive Superlink Buildtron and the first wave of Beast Wars Returns (Beast Machines) have been released. For those who have placed their preorder for Buildtron, we willcontact you individually as soon as we confirmed your orders. For Beast Wars Returns first wave, which is also Toys R Us exclusive, we are taking orders for the price as follows,
BR-01 Convoy US$32
BR-02 Cheetas US$32
BR-03 Rattle US$32
BR-04 Black Widow US$24 (closeup, back)
BR-05 Megatron US$32 (side, back)Except for Black Widow, the others came in box packaging.
As promised, BT-09 Swindle's System Description and new Chapter of Binaltech story is now available. Special thanks to Nevermore in helping out with the characters' names, some adjustments to the names might be expected.
Announcement: We have discovered that a very small number of the recently released BT-06 Tracks Blue version might not come with the Firebird emblem sticker that goes on the hood, it is believed it was mistakenly left out during packaging in the factory. For those who have placed an order of this with us, please rest assure that your Blue Tracks has been checked and confirmed that they came with the special sticker. It can be assumed only a very small quantity of them are missing the sticker, maybe only one that we were unfortunate to get.
BT-09 Swindle Profile is now online. Check it out here. System Description and the new chapter of Binaltech story will be available soon. You can still order this evil BT Decepticon here.
Superlink episode 45, "Decepticon Forces in Disorder!" highlights are now available. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode. We will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
Allspark.com
Seibertron.com (to be confirm)
TFW2005.com
Transfandom.com
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series.
Added new listings and quick links to the "Early Bird Special" page, as a true special every item have at least 10% discount. Take a look and if you can't find it there, feel free to let us know.
Binaltech BT-06 Tracks Blue Version and BT-09 Swindle are now out. We are still offering these 2 at discount price of US$42 each here!! Translated tech spec of Swindle will be up soon.
eHobby will be releasing another new repaint from the Transformers Collection series. Blitz Wing, the next reissue to be reissue will also be the eHobby exclusive Overcharge, A "military hardware"made by the Quintessons, Triple Changer Overcharge (Jet mode, Tank mode) will come with both Deceptcion and Autobot stickers, also included with this exclusive is an original design insignia. This eHobby 2005 New Year Special will be expected to ship late Feb. 2005.
OUR NEW PRICE for BT-09 Swindle!! Thanks to the support and orders of several fans, we are now able to apply even more discount to the soon-to-be-release BT-09 Swindle, which is now at only US$42!! That is 15% Discount from the original price, 5229 JPYen!! This new price will apply to orders placed on BT-09 Swindle from now as well as those that have confirmed their orders with us previously, but quantity is very limited. Date of release of BT-09 Swindle is 12 Nov.
Check out this and many other upcoming releases here.
Latest issue of Newtype out today, inside contain some more info on the upcoming Galaxy Force TV series. Besides a few interesting pictures, some background was revealed about the story too. Apprantely instead of a continuation of Superlink as reported previously, Galaxy Force will be a new start. (Properly on another new "parallel" alternate reality.)
[Spoiler] A gigantic black hole has swallowed the planet of Cybertron and began devouring on the rest of the universe. Escaped from their doomed homeplanet, a group of Transformers hid on Earth disguised as Earth's vehicles. The leader of the group, Galaxy Convoy came in contact with an ancient Transformer, Vector Prime. There he learnt the existence of Planet Force, an ancient artifact capable of reformatting a planet. At the same time, after the same Planet Force, Master Megatron and his Decepticons have also come to Earth. Helping Galaxy Convoy and his Autobots are 3 humans, Colby, Bert, Lolly (translation subject to change).
An interesting observation can be made on the 3 characters designs featured in the article, not only do they have almost identical designs to the their Micron Legend/Superlink counterparts, they have the same names too. Jetfire (Galaxy Force Dreadnought?), Red Alert and Landmine. Coincidence? Mistake? or perhaps there is a link after all?Newtype, Animage and Animedia can be ordered here.
According to Autobase Aichi, JIVE, the publisher that brought us Transformers Micron Legend Yearbook 2003, will be releasing 2 new titles on Transformers series, "JIVE Encyclopaedia series 9 - Transformers Encyclopaedia All About Robotmasters" and "Transformers First Series", expected to be release end of November and Mid Dec, respectively, no pictures of either titles at this time. More details on the titles below and we are taking preorders for them now. credit to Autobasr Aichi
JIVE Encyclopaedia series 9 - Transformers Encyclopaedia All About Robotmasters - est. US$10, characters intro, Stories and latest toys lineup.
Transformers First Series - est. US$29, features collection of G1 Transformers toyline, with transformation processes, also on Diaclone and Microman Change series.
Superlink episode 44, "Full Steam Ahead! Omega Train!" highlights are now available. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode. We will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
Allspark.com
Seibertron.com (to be confirm)
TFW2005.com
Transfandom.com
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series.
A special episode of Superlink, "Must Watch! Matches of the Most Powerful Team!", an interesting and comical episode, viewers were treated with many never seen before transformations sequences, including cel-animated combination sequence of the Combiners, Superlink of 2 Autobots both in body mode and Superlink sequence of 2 Decepticons(??). We give you 10 highlights and no less than 20 screenshots from this special episode. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode. We will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
Allspark.com
Seibertron.com (to confirm)
TFW2005.com
Transfandom.com
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series, and come back on Friday as we bring you the highlights from the regular Superlink series.
Latest issue of Hyper Hobby released today with a free gift, glow in the dark Gozilla soft vinly figure and tons of toys news, some Transformers related news as follows and you can order a copy here to get all the latest toys news.
1. Confirming the first wave of Beast Machines lineup to be released exclusively from Toys R Us Japan in late Nov. Beast Wars Returns Black Widow will have a different paint scheme to her Beast Machines counterpart.
2. Same coverage on Reissue Predaking, BT-06 Tracks Blue ver. and BT-09 Swindle. (all can still be order here.)
3. Some background info on Robotmasters, with closeup pic of the Brainmaster of Star Saber, which will also be transformable. The set will feature a metallic color scheme while the individual packs will be the regular TV color. All to be release mid Nov., taking orders now.
4. Energon Slugslinger is being released through Toys R Us exclusively as USA Edition StormJet, another exclusive item from Toys R Us will be Superlink Buildtron set near the end of Nov. We are taking orders at US$65 each set.
5. Superlink DVD vol. 7 will be releasing on 17 Nov. collecting episodes 25 to 28.
6. Unfortuantely no new pictures on the upcoming Galaxy Force series, they promised a detail report in the next issue, meanwhile a closeup shot of TV Galaxy Convoy is shown
New issues of TV Magazine and TV-Boy are out today. Check on below for some updates and for a copy, place your order here.
TV-Magazine:
1. As a year end special, TV magazine will be holding a lucky draw to give away gold repaint toys of various shows currently on air, among them representing Superlink lineup is the Gold chrome Omega Supreme.
2. The result for the coloring contest hold by TV-Magazine and Toys R Us Japan has been revealed, for those who have entered thru FantoFan, unfortunately no one's work were picked, although we felt the work we submitted were so much better than the picked winners, oh well... beside the grand prize gold chrome Grand Convoy, you can see the winners' color version of Grand Convoy and Robotmaster G1 Convoy.
3. An ad featuring the upcoming release of Star Saber and Victory Leo were shown. Remember you can order this and all the ones after these 2 from here.
4. As we approach the end of Superlink series, the picture showed a hint of things to come, Galvatron has started to move Cybertron towards Plain Planet and standing in it's way is the planet sized Omega Convoy.A new ad of Superlink is now added to the Superlink page.
Superlink episode 43, "Go! Go! Omnicons!!" highlights are now available. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode. We will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
Allspark.com
Seibertron.com
TFW2005.com
Transfandom.com
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series and as reported before a special Superlink episode will be aired on 3 Nov., titled "Must Watch! The most powerful Dream Team!!", 1, ,2, rest assure we will feature this special feature too
Takara Official Superlink site now has a page featuring the upcoming Toys R Us Japan exclusive Buildtron set. We are taking orders for this exclusive item at US$65 each. Email your order here.
Takara Official Transformers site has been updated with November's release, BT-09 Swindle, BT-06 Tracks Blue version and USA edition Slugslinger (Stormjet in Japanese). Both Swindle and Tracks Blue version can be ordered here.
TV Aichi has put up a page on the TV series, Transformers Galaxy Force. Confirming it will be airing from 8 Jan 2005.
At the Tokyo Entertainment Market 2004 held this weekend, Takara booth revealed the toyline and video clips from the Galaxy Force series. Unfortunately Takara has prohibited any photos or video been taken on the new line, while we always believed that picture is worth a thousand words, we would respect Takara's wishes and will not release all the images we have on Galaxy Force. On display there is a full color Galaxy Convoy and Master Megatron figures, other prototype figures like Dreadnought and Thrundercracker are also displayed. While Master Megatron Robot mode seems a bit taller than Galaxy Convoy Robot mode, the vehicle mode of Megatron is much bigger than truck mode of Convoy. A video clip from the TV series was also showed, showing off transformation sequence of Master Megatron, Galaxy Convoy and Starscream, Starscream battle with Galaxy Convoy, as well as still shots of all the characters in the show (mini teaser, Galaxy Convoy's Matrix Blast(WMV)). Looking at the toys and video clips first hand, the team at FantoFan has to say Galaxy Force is going to be hard to disappoint, unless they really screw up the plot.
We have also secured a few event exclusive items for sale here, the popular Transformers Autobots leaders giant poster (Autobot giant sticker not included) (US$20), Takara original Autobot Big insignia sticker (US$8), Takara original Autobot insignia sticker set (US$8), Takara original Decepticon insignia sticker set (US$8). Limited stocks, first come first serve basis, order here.
We will be loading the character introduction and background of Galaxy Force featured on Figure King soon...stay tuned. Feel free to place your advance order on the figures with us, we will be adding new listing to the Early Bird Special, with 10% discount of course!!
Sorry for the delay, Superlink episode 42, "Miranda II Destroyed!!" highlights are now available. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode. We will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
Allspark.com
Seibertron.com
TFW2005.com
Transfandom.com
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series.
Figure King: (Please note the translated names are not confirmed yet)
1. Transformers Galaxy Force TV series character design, Galaxy Convoy & Human characters, Axelon, Dreadnought, Vector Prime, Backpack, Jackshot and Guardshell, Minicons. On the Decepticon side, Master Megatron, Starscream and Thundercracker.
2. Galaxy Force Toyline, expected to release 28 Dec 2004!! GC-01 Galaxy Convoy, special feature for the Galaxy Force series, Force Chip, by attaching force chip to the figure, special weapons can be unlock from the figures.
3. GC-05 Dreadnought
4. GC-02 Axelon
5. GC-03 Vector Prime
6. GC-05 Jackshot, GC-06 Backpack, GC-08 Minicon Team
7. GC-09 Guardshell
8. GD-01 Master Megatron and GD-02 Thundercracker
9. GD-03 Starscream
10. Confirmation on BT-06 Tracks Blue version will be releasing mid Nov.
11. BT-09 Swindle with highlights on changes from Hound
12. Beast Wars Returns (Beast Machines), what is believed to be the first wave, to be release exclusively from Toys 'R Us Japan from mid Nov.
13. Superlink Buildtron, said to be the last figure that will be release under the Superlink banner, also exclusively from Toys 'R Us Japan again from mid Nov.
14. Kaiyodo, who brought us the KT-Figure Collection series back in May, is planning to release multi-articulation Transformers action figures, based on the image from comics design, the famous sculptor designed this really good looking line, currently expected to come out is G1 Convoy, Grand Convoy and Megatron. Price and Release date unknown.
As this issue of Figure King is a Transformers special, there are tons of more TF related info in it, as well as other toys news. Highly recommended!!Dengeki Hobby Magazine:
1. BT-10 Grimlock is shown, as reported, will be release early Dec.
2. RM-17 Victory Saber, consists of 2 figures Star Saber and Victory Leo, is confirmed to have a different color from the individual figure release.
3. RM-18 RoadRocket and RM-19 Roadpig, final color and comfirmed to have lightup feature. Expected to release late Dec.
4. RM-20 will be a Versus pack, consist of DeltaSeeker and IckxGunner. Expected to release late Dec.Hobby Japan:
1. Confirming all the releases expected to come out in Nov. All items as reported above.As always we highly recommend these titles to all fans and collectors. They can be order here.
We have learnt and prove that Takara has shipped out the "ultimate" prize, Masterpiece Convoy Gold Lagoon version. The lucky draw was held back sometime in Apr to August. Only 20 of these are given out as prizes. 1, 2, 3.
Latest issues of Figure King, Hobby Japan and Dengeki Hobby Magazine are out. We will bring you full detail reports on Transformers coverage from these 3 titles tomorrow!! As reported previously, this issue of Figure King comes with an exclusive KT Figure Optimus Prime/Convoy bust in silver body. Check out some pic as follows (1, 2, 3, 4) and stay tuned for the rest of the report tomorrow!! Meanwhile, here are some teasers...TV series: 1, 2. Toyline: 1, 2.
We are still accepting orders for Figure King (with the exclusive Convoy bust) (US$12 each), Dengeki Hobby and Hobby Japan. Mail us here.
Toys pictures of Transformers Galaxy Force (and other lineup) has surfaced on the internet. Believed to be originated from the Japanese Transformers Message Board, now most of the sites have the pictures too, check out a few of them here, TFW2005.com, TFormers.com, Transfandom.com, Seibertron.com.
On the same series of pictures, it was also show that the Blue version of Binaltech Tracks will be releasing in mid Nov. We are accepting orders for it now (US$44).
Autobase Aichi has informed us that We've has posted a Press Release (Japanese, PDF) regarding the TV series, Transformers Galaxy Force. In the press release, they confirmed that Galaxy Force will continue from Superlink, story will cover not only just Cybertron but the different planets and their inhabitants in whole universe, which is in peril due to a Black Hole that is devouring the stars, it seems the black hole was caused by the intensive battles between the Transformers. Now, the Autobots led by Galaxy Convoy, is out to protect the different planets from the black hole and the Decepticons. The series will start to air on 8 Jan 2005 (Saturday), currently scheduled at 8am Jpn. Credit to Autobase Aichi
If there is a demand for the highlights of each episode for this new series, FantoFan will continue the tradition to provide the highlight clips every week as we have done for Superlink.
Takarand, a Takara channel from the mobile broadcast services, has a page up on Beast Wars Returns (aka Beast Machines), besides introducing the Japanese voice actors for the major characters, the site also reported some details on the upcoming releases of DVD vol.1, that is not all, it has also confirmed that Toys'R Us Japan will be exclusively selling Beast Wars Returns figures, expected to be available from 20 Nov. Although not much details were released on the toyline yet, it is assumed the line will have original Japanese packages instead of USA edition. We will bring you more info when they are available, accepting orders too, price and lineup undetermine at this time.
Takara Official Transformers site has updated with a survey on the Beast Machines series, collecting the responses of fans on previous Beast series, this could be a deciding factor on whether the toyline will be release in Japan or not. The series will be aired as planned thru Mobile Broadcast services and the first DVD will be releasing end of Nov. with a possible airing through one of the cable services. Each volume will collect 4 episodes and is expected to release 7 volumes.
On the same site, they also reported some attraction in the upcoming event, Tokyo Entertainment Market: Transformers Innovation, to be held this weekend. The event is expected to show new releases in the months ahead which could mark as the first official sighting of the next Transformers series, Galaxy Force.
Superlink episode 41, "Superion's Hope" goes on air today. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode. We will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
Seibertron.com
TFW2005.com
Transfandom.com
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series.
Superlink SD-21 Bruticus is now in stores. The first combiner toy for the Decepticons in Superlink, it can be ordered by sending an email to us. Those who have preordered this item, we will be contacting you shortly. Order for this and SC-26 Superion are still available for a limited time at US$53 each.
eHobby has shipped their exclusive Insecticon Clones!! The clones retained the original color scheme from the Diaclone days and also comes with 3 energon cubes (pink).
As reported yesterday, from the latest issue of Newtype and Animage the official next series of Transformers has been revealed, Transformers Galaxy Force. With animation by GONZO, mecha in 3DCG, this series is expected to air from January 2005. Shown as follows are some character design of the 2 major characters in the series. Please do not click on the link if you do not wish to be spoiled.
Newtype:
1. Galaxy Force Convoy (Optimus Prime): Highlight to read, spoilers comments, opposed to the traditional Optimus/Convoy designs, the new design might dissapoint some fans, the popular faceplate seemed to be gone.
2. This issue of Newtype also comes with a hybric DVD that contains special highlights on the latest series, Gundam Seed Destiny, Samurai 7(Episode 1-Full length) and many others. up to 100min of video clips, order your copy here.Animage:
1. Galaxy Force Convoy and Galaxy Force Megatron: in Monochrome only.
2. This issue of Animage includes a collrector's edition FullMetal Alchemist complete guide detailing all characters and story from the TV series, order available here.
Autobase Aichi has reported that official news on the next series of Transformers, titled "Transformers Galaxy Force", has been shown in the newly released magazines, Newtype and Animage!! Both titles can be ordered here. As mentioned on several sites before, the animation will be handle by GONZO, with mecha in 3DCG, similar to the current Superlink series. Not much pictures were shown but there are some teaser pictures featured, stay tuned for them here, coming soon. Credit to Autobase Aichi
Superlink episode 40, "Galvatron's Revived Ambition!!" goes on air today. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode. We will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
Seibertron.com
TFW2005.com
Transfandom.com
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series.
Guessed it's a "lucky Draw News day", one of our local FantoFan editors is the winner of the Lucky Draw Kicker Energon Edition!! The Lucky Draw was held in August and one has to entered it by collecting tokens from the first 2 volumes of Superlink DVD and the Soundtrack CD, then mailing in using the entry form from Superlink DVD vol. 3. Not an easy procedure and he sure deserve this really nice repaint, even nicer of him is he allowed us to put up a gallery of this rare (again) piece for fans to enjoy!! For starters, feast your eyes and drool on a rag-tag gallery while we try to make a high-res one!! Thanks & Congratulations to M.T.!!
FantoFan is please to announce that we have a winner from the Transformers Generations Deluxe Lucky Draw which we have entered on behalf of the fan. That is right!! The fan, name witheld by request, is one of the 100 lucky winners of Gold Chrome Primus. We entered the lucky draw for several fans back in July and the prize was shipped to those who won (in Japan) from September, unfortunately we only recieved one winner this time from this draw. We have notified the winner and will be shipping this really rare item to him(or her) without any charge on the item!! Congratulations to the one on winning this rare piece of collection.
With this experience, we have also refined the identification and labelling so we have proper proof to show that the winner is indeed given to the proper applicant. As before, there are some rules involved and applicants are to understand that it is afterall a lucky draw, therefore more than likely they would not win anything almost everytime. We also reserve the right to provide this service for certain lucky draws of our choice and not meant for all lucky draws in Japan. Service will be offer to those who have a good track record with us and trust FantoFan.
There are currently no open lucky draws applicable for this service, the ongoing one is the recently ended RM G1 Convoy/Superlink Wing Convoy coloring contest by TV Magazine and Toys R Us Japan, result is expected to be reveal on 1 Nov. Good luck to those whom we have entered!!
To those fans who are still looking for the limited edition TV Magazine Exclusive Fire SL Grand Convoy and TV Magazine Exclusive Black Rodimus Convoy, stay tuned to the For-Sale page this weekend as we will be listing some final stocks on the 2 items, orders will be first come first serve, and quantity is very limited (1-2). This is your last chance to get them before they are gone and only available through scalpers.
Tokyo International Entertainment Market 2004 reported that Takara will be holding an event known as "Transformers Invation 2005", celebrating Transformers 20th anniversary this year as well as embarking on a new chapter in Transformers from 2005. The event on 22 Oct is not open to public but to invited guests only.
Takara Official Superlink site has been updated with SC-26 Superion, SD-21 Bruticus and Store Lucky Draw Gold Chrome Rodimus Convoy.
BT-08 Meister(Jazz) translated System description and New chapter of Binaltech story is now available, check it out and enjoy!! (Special thanks to Nevermore for providing additional info on the characters' names)
New magazines (Hyper Hobby, TV-Magazine and TV-Boy) releases today, you can order any of them here. Some new updates are featured as follows,
Hyper Hobby:
1. Detail report on the recently released SC-26 Superion and the upcoming release SD-21 Bruticus. Taking orders for SC-26 Superion (US$52) and SD-21 Bruticus (US$50).
2. Some new background story behind the upcoming release Robotmaster RM-15 Star Saber and RM-16 Victory Leo.
"Detecting the shockwave caused by Gigant Bomb using Solutrium, Star Saber and Victory Leo gave chased and arrived in RM era using "Blasty-Zone".Further explanation were provided regarding "Blasty-Zone", the concept is similar to space bridge or wormhole, one can create a blasty zone, but keeping it open permanently is impossible, in some cases the zone can collasped suddenly without warning. Although extreme heavy gravitational force are detected around the zone, it does not suck in all matter and light like a black hole would.
3. Superlink DVD vol. 6 will be release on 20 Oct.
4. Beast Machines (or Beast Wars Return in Japan) will be releasing on DVD from 25 Nov.!! Toyline will also be releasing in Japan too!! Takara is currently planning the schedule on dates of releases, prices and distribution at this time.
5. Other reports include December planned reissue, Predaking, Store luck draw Gold Chrome Rodimus Convoy and comparison shots of BT-08 Meister and BT-07 Smokescreen GT since they shared the similar transformation concept.TV Magazine:
1. First "anime" pictures of the combiners, Superion, Bruticus and Buildtron (Decepticon)!! Said to be ancient warriors who have been lying dormant in the deep underground temple on Cybertron. Their reactivation was caused by Galvatron but details were not provided. Check out pictures as follows, 1, 2.
2. Other features on Transformers include vol.2 of Robomasters diorama manga.TV Boy:
1. No new info but did report that a special TV program on Transformers is scheduled to air on 3 Nov. At this time there are no further info on this yet.A new ad. featured on TV-Boy and TV-Magazine has been added to Superlink Collection page.
Superlink episode 39, "Destruction of Unicron!!" goes on air today. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode. We will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
Seibertron.com
TFW2005.com (To Confirm)
Transfandom.com
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series.
TFormers.com has some pictures on the lucky draw prize Kicker Energon edition. A very nice repaint...check it out here. Credits to TFormer.com
Profile of BT-08 Meister is now available here. System Description and New Chapter of Binaltech story will be coming soon.
Tons of releases today, we got Zoids, S.I.C. Kamen Rider series and of course Transformers!!
From Superlink: these are now out.
SC-23 Hot Shot F with limited edition Energy Cutter Orange (US$19)
SC-24 Roadbuster W with limited edition Energy Axe Orange (US$24)
SC-25 Jetfire S with limited edition Energy Spear Orange (US$24)
SC-26 Superion Set (US$52)
SD-19 Nightscream R with limited edition Energy Drill Bright Yellow (US$19)
SD-20 Galvatron G with limited edition Energy Blade Purple (US$38)
Binaltech: BT-08 Meister(Jazz) 2 versions are out, both in equal assortment. (US$45)
Transformers Collection #16 Insecticons set (US$34)For those who have preordered (or inquired) the above items before 29 Sep, you will still enjoy the preorder price. Fans who are still interested to get any of the above can still enjoy the price listed above, some of them are still at the preorder price while others are the original (converted) retail price without markup.
For those who are interested, Microman has many new releases too. Biomachine set and Batman series were also out now.
Biomachine set, 1, 2.
Catwoman
Batman and Batgirl set.
We are also taking orders for these.As before, stay tuned for the translated profile of BT-08 Meister soon and other galleries from this release.
Superlink episode 38, "Omega Convoy's Deadly Struggle!!" goes on air today. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode. We will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
Seibertron.com
TFW2005.com
Transfandom.com
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series.
Latest issue of Dengeki Hobby Magazine, Figure King and Hobby Japan were released today, slightly earlier than expected. As before, comes packed with upcoming Toys news and releases. Without further ado, check out some of the highlights and after that if you want more, place an order on the title here.
Figure King:
1. Some close up shots of the soon to be release BT-08 Meister feat. RX-08, the shoulder launcher from BT-07 Smokescreen GT can also be attached to Meister to look like the G1 counterpart.
2. RM-15 Starsaber and RM-16 Victory Leo will be release in late November.
3. Another soon to be release item, Superlink SC-26 Superion, comes with a set of 5 jets as reported before. We are taking orders at US$50, expected to be out next week.
4. Not too far behind will be SD-21 Bruticus, to be release in mid Oct. Accepting preorders on this item for also US$50. Both Autobot and Decepticon combiners can "Scramble Combine"... limbs can be interchanged and combine with Afterburner or Onslaught.
5. Stores lucky draws are back!! A few selected stores will be holding a lucky draw for the Gold chrome Rodimus Convoy, buy some selected items from Superlink, Binaltech or Robotmasters in the designated stores during the campaign period will entitle to a draw. Other draw prizes include TF stickers and USA edition (Energon) toys.
6. Last but definitely an exciting news, next issue of Figure King will come with a special edition KT Figure collection Transformers Bust of Optimus Prime. That is correct, not a mail in order, not a lucky draw, it comes with the copy of next month's Figure King!! As to the type of the special edition Optimus Prime bust, this picture offers a hint... Next issue of Figure King will also be a Transformers special. We are accepting orders or subscription for this title, US$12.Dengeki Hobby Magazine:
1. BT-09 Swindle feat. Jeep Wrangler Custom is now official and will be release mid November. US$45 for those interested.
2. Reissue Predaking is expected to be out in early December, it seems this reissue will not be part of the Transformers Collection series.
3. Other highlights include upcoming Robotmasters and some battle pictures as well as Superlink Superion. Worthy to mention is this issue of Dengeki Hobby free exclusive is ZOIDS BLITZ HAKEN.Hobby Japan:
1. More reports on upcoming releases. All can be ordered here.
2. This issue of Hobby Japan comes with an exclusive HG MS Selection (color PVC) Strike Gundam + IWSP.For all the highlights and even more toys news, you can order the titles here.
Kabaya Hyper Transformers has been released, as reported previously, this Hyper series comes with Omega Supreme, Wing Convoy Cannon Mode and Superion. Fully painted and made with hard plastic, scale of this line fits well with some of the prrevious Kabaya releases. Omega Supreme also comes with parts that can combine with the head of Wing Convoy to become Omega Convoy. For a limited time (till 15 Oct), FantoFan is taking orders for this line at US$4 each figure, order here and check out some nice shots as follows, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14.
The Charity Auction of a custom color BT-08 by the Japanese idol, Iwasa Mayuko, has started on the 19th and will end on 26th. The auction can be seen here.
Takara released a new collectible line known as "Small Toys Store", which contained miniature sized of the toys produced by Takara during the 60's to 80's, among the lineup is replica of Optimus Prime, a tribute to Transformers. The replica comes with both non-transformable Optimus Prime in robot mode and vehicle mode in the classic package with the "down-sized" classic catalog, both are even smaller than the Extremely Small Transformers line. Check out pictures as follows, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.
Gallery of TV Mag. Exclusive Black Rodimus Convoy and TRU Japan Exclusive Windcharger are now available, check them out here and here. Enjoy.
Late to add but definitely worth checking, from Transformers@The Moon, the gallery of Lucky Draw Clear G1 Sixshot and Lucky Draw Black Sixshot can now be seen. Credits to Transformers@The Moon.
Autobase Aichi has posted a comprehensive report on the event "GARAGE" held in Nipponbashi which is selling the upcoming BT-08 Meister/Mazda RX-08 in advance. Check it out here to see the pictures, concept designs and also pictures of an upcoming charity event to auction off a custom color BT-08 Meister by a Japanese idol, Iwasa Mayuko. Credits to Autobase Aichi.
Surprisingly TV Magazine has shipped the first batch of their exclusive Superlink Black Rodimus Convoy today!! A full gallery is in the works and will be up sometime tomorrow (as with TRU exclusive Windcvharger). Like Fire SL Grand Convoy, we have yet to receive everything yet so we will be contacting those who ordered this with us previously regarding the availability once we confirmed all orders. For now, check out this really nice repaint of Rodimus here, 1, 2, 3.
Superlink episode 37, "The end of Laserwave!!" goes on air today. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode. We will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
TFW2005.com
Seibertron.com (To come online)
Transfandom.com (To Confirm)
Transformers Zone (Mirror site for low-res versions, To Confirm)
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series.
Toys R Us Japan exclusive Windcharger campaign started today! Giving away the third and last member of Windcharger, the last figure, "Screw" (or "Water Screw" as literally translated), repaint of Superlink minicon Runway of CliffJumper. With Axel, Throttle and (Water) Screw all out, Windcharger can now be formed. Unfortunately instead of allowing buyers to get any of the Superlink figures so long they make up to a certain amount as with the previous 2 exclusives (Axel & Throttle), TRU has restricted this last figure to come only with the purchase of SC-22 Omega Supreme. A gallery will be up soon, meanwhile enjoy these pictures, 1, 2, 3, 4.
Superlink DVD Vol. 5 is now in stores. Comes with 100min of Superlink goodness covering episode 17 to 20.
SC-22 Omega Supreme is out in stores now. Compared with the Energon version, it has some color differences with the most obvious on the head, Superlink version has an orange head and slightly more paint details. Check out some shots as follows, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.
With this release, a new edition product catalog has also been included, however unlike the previous 3 volumes, the new ctalog is no longer a booklet but a fold out catalog like those in Micron Legend. Check out the pictures as follows, 1, 2, 3. Also on the Superlink Media page.
After a few days' delay, we finally got the clips for Superlink episode 36 ready!! Superlink episode 36, "Alpha-Q's Fierce Battle!!", as before we will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
TFW2005.com (To Confirm)
Transfandom.com (To Confirm)
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series. Along with this episode, there is a new Superlink commercial featuring Omega Supreme, check it out on the Superlink Media page!!
Robotmasters RM-13 Smokesniper and RM-14 Gigant Bomb are now out in stores. Both combined to form Gigant Sniper, unfortunately the inserted product catalog is still the volume 1 version. See some more box shots as follows, 1, 2, 3, 4.
FantoFan is still accepting orders for this 2 new figures at the following discounted price. Price valid till end of 18 Sep.
RM-13 Smokesniper - US$14
RM-14 Gigant Bomb - US$22
As informed by one of our local Japanese friend, W.T., the lucky draw God Primus has been shipped to winners today!! He was kind enough to take a few pictures and sent it to us. Check out some shots as follows, 1, 2, 3. The text on the box described the profile of Primus, as best as we could, here is the translation:
"God of Good: Primus:
Primus was first featured in the UK Marvel comics as the universe's god of good. In an epic battle with the evil entity Unicron, Primus was able to contain Unicron into a planet, but he also paid the price by becoming a planet himself which became Cybertron where Transformers were "born". Primus created the Transformers to become warriors that one day could fight Unicron if he awakes.
In 2005, Hot Rod who came in contact with the Matrix containing the essence of Primus, was reformatted by his power and became Rodimus Prime. The reformat and upgrade also altered his look to resemble that of Primus, some say that perhaps Primus was reborn through Rodimus Prime."Interestingly the instruction sheet is in English, apparantly taken from Hasbro Commemorative series, although the stickers is the Japanese version. There is no tech spec card included. If our friend allowed us to take more pictures, we will bring you a gallery of this lucky draw exclusive soon.
For those who have entered the lucky draw through us, unfortunately we did not recieve anything today. Hopefully we might get something tomorrow...or not.
Superlink episode 35, "The Ancient Sage, Omega Supreme!" goes on air today. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode. We will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
TFW2005.com
Transfandom.com (To Confirm)
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series.Note: due to a need to replenish our energon, the team here will not be able to provide the clips for episode 36 at the regular time, we will still make the clips and have them available before epsiode 37. We apologize for the delay.
Gallery of TV Magazine Exclusive Fire SL Grand Convoy is now online, check it out here,
An update to fans who ordered this exclusive item from us in case you are wondering when our updates are coming, we have checked with TV Magazine and they confirmed that not all the exclusive Fire Convoy were shipped on the same day, it appears they are shipping it in batches on a daily basis, So there is still a chance your order could be fulfill, for now, we thank you for your patience and will be contacting you as soon as we confirmed the status of the order.
Latest issue of Hyper Hobby, TV Magazine and TV Boy were out today. Check out some updates on upcoming Transformers releases and you can order these titles here.
Hyper Hobby:
1. Main focus on their exclusive Robotmaster Black Beast Megatron, with the same ordering system as the other magazine exclusives, as with the other 3, FantoFan will take orders for fans who are interested to get it (US$42 each). Interesting to note is that the first pictures of the "arsenal weapon" gold chrome version were shown. Cool view of beast mode of the exclusive.
2. Some more new detail shots of upcoming Robotmasters Smokesniper and Gigantobomb.
3. Some new additional info were revealed about Robotmasters world, like G1 Megatron was indeed in the RM world, but he mysteriously disappeared right after the discovery of "Solutrium". "Arsenal Weapons" that came with the Decepticons were actually powered by the spark energy of the wielder. Another last bit of news is those Silver chrome weapons that came with some of the Autobot Robotmasters were designed based on the weapons used in 80's Marvel Comics Transformers, although the weapons were not used by the same characters.
4. Picture showing the upcoming reissue Insecticons holding Energon cubes in their cockpits... Insecticons will be releasing end of Sep.
5. Cover art of upcoming Superlink DVD vol. 5, to be release on 15 Sep.
6. Countdown to the release of BT-08 Meister and the eyes details behind visor.
7. Spotlight on soon to be released Superlink Omega Supreme.
8. As previously reported, Kabaya will be releasing Hyper Transformers featuring Omega Supreme, Wing Convoy Cannon mode and Superion. Due out late Sep. (US$4 each)
Check out more pictures and other toys news by ordering the title here.TV Magazine:
1. As reported before, this month's TV Magazine comes with the details for the exclusive Superlink Black Rodimus Convoy.
2. This month's Superlink report focus on Omega Supreme, featuring an all out battle and hinting of things to come in the upcoming episodes. Described as a Legendary Giant Warrior, Omega Supreme maintained his cool even in the heat of battle, and armed to the teeth, he is a strong ally for the Autobots. some of his special attacks include "Omega Plasma Wave" and "Omega Fire".
3. Showing off the ultimate combination, Omega Convoy, and it seems to show that the combination actually increase the size to match even of Unicron!!
4. TV Magazine also featured a short 4 color Robotmasters diorama story.TV Boy:
1. Another scene with Omega Convoy, again showing the combination form of Omega Supreme and Grand Convoy suggested an increase in size to match even of Unicron.Check out also the latest Superlink advertisment from TV Magazine and TV Boy featuring Omega Supreme here.
The first batches if not all of them of TV Magazine Fire SL Grand Convoy was shipped from TV Magazine today. Check out some pictures as follows (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6), and standby for the full gallery to come soon.
For those who placed order on this previously, we are still trying to confirm yours, hopefully more batches will be ship from TV Magazine from tomorrow, but if this is all there are, there is a high chance most of the orders would be cancelled. We will be in contact with you separately on the status of your orders.
Wonder Festival 2004 Summer was on today, while there are tons of collection for display and sale, nothing was really new related to Transformers, besides the rather small Transfomers display at Takara booth (showing only BT-08 Meister (Red and White) and Predaking), there was also the event limited Megatron Sword from Kit Factory, full die-cast version from the Superlink series, it is quite heavy and can also serve as a paper knife. Check out some shots as follows, 1, 2, 3.
In the same venue as Wonder Festival event was another event known as Toy Festival. Worthy to report is the first pictures of the lucky draw prize of Transformers Generations Deluxe promotion luck darw (now ended), Primus, which the shadow shown previously in the lucky draw details suggested that it will be a G1 Rodimus Prime repaint, the staff at the Million Publishing booth was kind enough to let us take some pictures. According to them, the item is scheduled to be ship to winners soon, winners will not be announced and only know when they receive the item. Check out some shots as follows, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
Not a news but due to the positive reactions we are getting from fans on our TF-spinoff Binaltech gallery featuring Mononofu, we are working on something new in the same direction... hope everyone would enjoy it as much as Mononofu. Teaser pic "Energon Band" .
Superlink episode 34, "Roadbuster in Special Training!!" goes on air today. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode. We will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
TFW2005.com (TBO)
Transfandom.com (TBD)
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series. As always, any TF (fan) sites who wish to host the clips, please let us know.
eHobby has begun shipping out their exclusive Hound Desert Type "Junkion Mercenary Detritus". Check out some shots here and here.
Autobase Aichi has reported some new upcoming Transformers news from source that attended Takara Business Seminar held during this week.
- Other than one name change of Silverbolt to Afterburner, the rest of the Combiner names will be the same as their G1 Combiner counterparts.
- Superion: Afterburner, AirRaider, SkyDive, SlingShot, Firebolt. Bruticus: Onslaught, Swindle, Vortex, Blast Off, Brawl.
- Binaltech BT-08 Meister Velocity Red Mica edition will NOT be short packed compare to the White version as rumored, both are expected to ship in the same assortment and quantity.
Head on over to Autobase Aichi for the original news (and 1 picture) in Japanese. Credit to Autobase Aichi.
Autobase Aichi (and FantoFan) will not be responsible if the information reported above are changed later.
Hasbro Official Transformers has updated with some new pictures of upcoming releases.
Energon Decepticon Sledge - Vehicle, Robot, expected to release in Nov. 2004
Energon Decepticon Duststorm - Vehicle, Robot, expected to release in Nov. 2004
Energon Decepticon Steamhammer - Vehicle, Robot, expected to release in Nov. 2004
Energon Autobot Beachcomber - Superlink Overdrive Repaint, Vehicle, Robot, expected to release in Nov. 2004
Energon Autobot Wing Saber - Vehicle, Robot, expected to release in Nov. 2004
Energon Autobot Omega Sentinel - Vehicle 1, Vehicle 2, Robot, expected to release in Nov. 2004
Now online!!
Fan-Translated BT-07 Smokescreen GT Tech Spec.
Fan-Translated New Chapter of Binaltech Story
Fan-Translated BT-07 Smokescreen GT System Description
Enjoy!!
New releases have been spotted in stores today!!
Superlink SC-21 Inferno V is now in stores, unfortunately with the new figure, there is no new versions of catalogue.
Transformers Collection 15 Targetmaster Stepper is also out.
BT-07 Smokescreen GT (2 versions) are also out. In addition to some new changes and additions to the BT-01 mold, the tech spec has been updated with new information and a new "chapter" in the Binaltech Storyline. If you think the 4 versions of Smokescreen (BT-01: no.7, no. 8, BT-07: no.1, no. 2) are just Takara's way to taunt a Completist's money, think again! The new chapter actually explained Smokescreen's "upgrade" to Smokescreen GT as well as the multiple Smokescreens (allowing different versions to exist). No doubt still a ploy to make those variations using the same mold, but at least it came with a background story, good thing or bad, we leave it to the judgement of the fans.Fan-Translated BT-07 Smokescreen GT now online!!
For a limited time (till 1 Sep), we can take orders on the new releases.
SC-21Inferno V : US$17
BT-07 Smokescreen GT : US$42
Transformers Collection #15 Targetmaster Stepper : US$28
Does not include shipping and while stocks last, you can order here.
Official release of new issues of Dengeki Hobby and Hobby Japan today!! As the revamped Hobby Japan has been reported before, we will concentrate on reporting the latest issue of content-riched Dengeki Hobby (which comes with one exclusive Gundam Titan Test Team pin badge and full color PVC Gundam TR-1 figure), which you can order here, a really enjoyable read even if you don't read Japanese.
- Nice close up shots of BT-08 Meister Velocity Red Mica edition were featured.
- More shots of upcoming SC-22 Omega Supreme.
- Close up shots of RM-14 Gigantobomb and RM-13 Smokesniper
- Prototype shots of RM-15 Star Saber and RM-16 Victory Leo
- Last but not least, details of Dengeki Hobby exclusive Robotmaster Black G1 Convoy is out, with full page report. Like the other 3 magazine exclusives, FantoFan will help fans interested to get it at US$42 + Shipping, includes copy of Dengeki Hobby October issue and the abovementioned freebies.
Latest issue of Figure King is out today. Featuring some new pictures of the upcoming Superlink releases as well as details of their very own exclusive Robotmaster Starscream Black version.
- As reported before, SC-22 Omega Supreme will be out mid Sep.
- More pictures of Superlink releases from now to the end of Sep. (For a limited time only, we are taking orders for those interested at the low price displayed)
SC-21 Inferno V (US$17)
SC-23 Hot Shot F with limited edition Energy Cutter Orange (US$17) different from previously reported, it stated this will be release late Aug.
SC-24 Roadbuster W with limited edition Energy Axe Orange (US$21)
SC-25 Jetfire S with limited edition Energy Spear Orange (US$21)
SD-19 Nightscream R with limited edition Energy Drill Bright Yellow (US$17)
SD-20 Galvatron G with limited edition Energy Blade Purple (US$34)
- BT-08 Meister feat. Mazda RX-8 in vehicle mode, it was also reported that an official Mazda event to be held in Tokyo on 16 Sep will be selling BT-08 in advance. This news was also featured on the official Takara TF site. At this time, the date and venue of the event is subjected to change. Official release will be late Sep.
- BT-07 Smokescreen 2004 will also be available in the upcoming race event, Rally Japan 2004, from 3 Sep to 5 Sep. For the first few customers who bought the item will recieve a Autobot car sticker.
- Reported previously, RM-14 GigantoBomb (US$22) and RM-13 SmokeSniper (US$14) will be out early September.
- Transformers Collection 16 Insecticons (US$34) will be released in late Sep., comes with 3 energon cubes that can be store within the cockpits of each Insecticon.
- Kabaya will be releasing a new series call Hyper Transformers for Superlink, with only 3 in the lineup, Wing Convoy Cannon mode, Omega Supreme and what would now be the first official picture of Aerialbots Combiner (Superlink name was not reveal). The Convoy head from Wing Convoy can also connected to Omega Supreme's body to form Omega Convoy. FantoFan is taking orders for this line, US$4 each, to be release in late Sep..
- Other reports also include Gamers exclusive USA edition Signal Flare, Translated Deamwave Transformers G1 vol.2 and Predaking which will have more details reveal in the next issue.
- Last but not least Figure King Exclusive Starscream Black version is open for ordering, like Hobby Japan exclusive Beast Convoy, FantoFan will be helping fans who are interested to get it at US$42.The black versions of all the 4 magazines will not be just mere repaints of the original figures but will be actual legitimate versions used in the Robotmasters plot. Figure King featured the story behind the birth of the Black versions.
"In an effort to accelerate the absorption effect of Solutrium energy, Cybertron scientists have developed a technology to achieve that which require converting their bodies into "Black body". With the black body, Transformers are able to absorb energy via the surfaces of the body instead of via designated access ports as before. Normally Transformer requiring a large amount of energy is rare and few, however, to efficiently process the infinte amount of Solutrium into data in the shortest time, the Autobots have decide to implement Black body plan. Unfortunately the Decepticon, under the leadership of Beast Megatron, learnt of this plan and initiated the same plan on themselves as well..."The rest of the story is said to continue in each of the exclusive Black version Robotmaters, with each chapter in each figure.
You can order this really popular magazine and others here.
From some of the questions we got, we realized we might be confusing on the order info for Hobby Japan exclusive Robotmaster Beast Convoy Black version we made below yesterday. So here is a revised corrected version,
Price of Hobby Japan Exclusive Beast Convoy is US$42 which will include the copy of Hobby Japan (Order form and token necessary for order), but option of not shipping the magazine to reduce shipping cost is available. Shipping costs not included, and will be quoted when the item is secured, item expected to ship in December. Hobby Japan, at US$10, will be charge at only US$9 for this particular order, and yes! we have also lower the price of the exclusive item itself.
We apologized for the confusion caused and will continue to accept order of this exclusive till 10 Sep. here.
Advance copies of the latest issue of Hobby Japan was out in the CharaHobby event today!! For the better part of the past 35 years, Hobby Japan has been published in B5 size, to stay competative in material and coverage, Hobby Japan has "maximize" to A4/LTR size starting with this October issue, bigger now to feature more pictures of your favourite Gundam news as well as other hobbies genres (with a "upgraded" price too) . If you are thinking about collecting this magazine, this is as a good time as any to start!! And we would be glad to bring you at a good price (subject to subscription period). As reported above, this issue also comes with a modification parts to convert your 1/144 scale Calamity Gundam (sold separately) into MSV Sword Calamity Gundam!! It even comes with a DVD that shows you how to make the conversion. Last but not least is the long anticipated details of the Magazine exclusive Robotmaster Black Beast Convoy.
- Hobby Japan Exclusive Black Beast Convoy, please refer to above news for details to order this item. A full page coverage was featured on this exclusive figure, which will come with the energy mace that was with RM-04 WreckerHook, although the weapon is expected to be in gold chrome. The other 3 magazine exclusive figures will also come with a different gold chrome energy weapon, all 4 can be combined like the original to form "Arsenal-Force".
- New Robotmasters RM-13 SmokeSniper and RM-14 GigantoBomb will be released early September. It is expected both figures will be release in separate packages.
- SC-22 Omega Supreme will be out mid September. The minibot will be known as Omega, which will "head-on" to Omega Grand (body part). And finally combined with Grand Convoy to become Omega Convoy!! And in the shadow we get a hint of things to come in next month's issue, who we now know is Predaking!!
- More official pictures of BT-09 Meister (Jazz) feat. Mazda RX-8, to be out in late Sep.
- September releases of Superlink will not only be Omega Supreme but also the repaint of previously released Supelink figures,
SC-21 Inferno V (Volt) - late Aug.
SC-23 Hotshot F (Fire) - late Sep. (comes with special edition Energy Cutter - from Signal Flare's weapon)
SC-24 Roadbuster W (Wild) - late Sep. (comes with special edition Energy Axe - from Blastarm's weapon)
SC-25 Skyfire S (Sonic) - late Sep. (comes with special edition Energy Spear - from Airglide's weapon)
SD-19 Nightscream R (Reverse) - late Sep. (comes with special edition Energy Drill - from Chromehorn's weapon)
SD-20 Galvatron G (General) - late Sep. (comes with special edition Energy Blade - from Dinbot's weapon)
- Transformers Collection #16 Insecticons will be out late Sep.
Looks like Takara is not giving TF fans a chance to catch our breadth in September too!! And yes, FantoFan will take preorders for all the items listed above for those interested. Order here.
New updates on CharaHobby report below, see red highlighted portion.
CharaHobby 2004, a combined event of C3 and Hobby Expo, started today. In the event, some very exciting upcoming Transformers items were on display, from the upcoming Binaltech Meister, Robotmasters Star Saber & Victory Leo to the magazine exclusive Robotmasters repaint. Without further delay, check out the full report and pictures here!! And then stay tuned on the for sale page as we have secured a limited quantities of the Transformers Autobots leaders giant posters (event limited item) for sale!! (US$20 and first come first serve order only available to regular buyers, sorry)
The new revamped Hobby Japan was released in advance in the event, and yep, so it begins the ordering of Hobby Japan exclusive Robotmaster Beast Convoy Black version. We now have a confirmed price and you will also get this copy of magazine that comes with accesory parts for Sword Calamity Gundam and the How to build DVD.
We are still taking orders, for those who had preordered with us already, we will be in contact with you soon or please feel free to drop in a note to us to confirm your order again. Price of Hobby Japan Exclusive Beast Convoy is US$44 which will include the copy of Hobby Japan (for the order form and token), but option of not shipping the magazine to reduce shipping cost is available. This price will be valid for orders placed before 10 Sep. Placed your order here. (please include Name, Shipping address, email, Paypal ID (if preferred payment method) and Phone (optional).
New additonal material, Brochures of new Binaltech releases given out in event here. Red version will be known as Velocity Red Mica edition.
One non-TF related update: due to increasing inquiries on the 600 limited edition of Genesic Gaogaigar, we bring you the latest update on this item, the price and final estimated date of release have been released. Beyond all expectations, the price of this limited edition is at a "whooping" US$600!! And will be expected to ship sometime in Mar 2005. For those who expressed interest to place order on this item, FantoFan will be contacting you again to reconfirm your preorder. While pictures were not allowed, both the DX Gaogaigar and Genesic Gaogaigar were on display at the CMs Corp.'s booth, standing at 350mm, Genesic Gaogaigar is much taller (and bigger) than the DX Gaogaigar!!
Superlink episode 33, "Return to us! Megazarak! " goes on air today. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode. We will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
TFW2005.com
Transfandom.com
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series. As always, any TF sites who wish to host the clips, please let us know.
BT-05 Dead End gallery with Mononofu special feature can be view here and here.
Superlink DVD Vol.4 is now in stores, collecting episodes 13 to 16.
Superlink episode 32, "Farewell Inferno!" goes on air today. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode. We will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
TFW2005.com
Transfandom.com
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series. As always, any TF sites who wish to host the clips, please let us know.
Toys R Us Japan has released their second figure for the 3-season long WindCharger campaign, Throttle, the repaint of Superlink Charge, one of the minicon that combine into CliffJumper.
USA Edition Tow-Line has been released exclusively from Toys R Us Japan today.
BT-06 Tracks fan-translated profile is up, a teaser before the full gallery is ready. Enjoy!!
Superlink episode 31, "Sprung at your service" goes on air today. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode. We will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
TFW2005.com
Transfandom.com
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series. As always, any TF sites who wish to host the clips, please let us know.
The following have been released in stores in Japan today, another big haul day for Transformers fans.
Superlink SD-18 Chromehorn Forest type
Binaltech BT-05 Tracks [Editor: yep, as before we will be putting up translated tech spec of Tracks soon, today let's enjoy the highlights from the latest episode of Superlink!!]
Robotmasters RM-11 Beast Convoy
Robotmasters RM-12 Starscream
USA Edition Nemisis Prime has been released, exclusively from Jusco store today. Nemisis Prime is under the Transformers Universe line and is the repaint of Big Convoy from the Beast Wars Neo line.
OTFCC, one of the major event for Transformers fans, has came and gone, many of the major sites have provided detail reports and tons of pictures from the event. Instead of repeating everything they have reported, we have listed all the links to the reports hosted by these major TF sites.
In alphabathical order:
Allspark.com
BWTF.com
Seibertron.com
TFormers.com
Transfandom.com
(credits to the respective sites.)Then, be sure check out also some official pictures of upcoming releases featured by Wal-Mart online. (credits to TFW2005.com for the heads-up.)
Energon: The Powerlinx Battles: Sixshot (Superlink Laserwave repaint): Robot mode, Alternate mode
Energon: The Powerlinx battles: Alpha Quintesson
Energon: The Powerlinx Battles: Dreadwing (Superlink Shockfleet repaint): Robot mode, Alternate mode
and also Energon Wing Saber, which looks like Superlink version.
Official Takara Transformers site has also updated their site with new upcoming releases in August.
Takara Official Superlink site also added upcoming Inferno V and ChromeHorn Forest type tech spec.
Takara Robotmasters site has also added new stuff on upcoming RM-11 Beast Convoy and RM-12 Starscream, as well as new comics.
The highly anticipated new issues of TV Magazine, TV Boy and Hyper Hobby were released today in Japan.
TV Magazine:
- The biggest news been the starting of order for the magazine exclusive Fire SL Grand Convoy. Limited to 3000, the figure is a repaint of the SL Grand Convoy.
[editor's note: For those who have placed an order on this item with us before this date, we will be mailing in the order immediately, confirmation to acquire one will be in 2-3 weeks time, for details and prices, please check with us separately if we have not already contacted you yet. Orders on this on or after 31 Jul will be subjected to a second order placing which confirmation will be later.]
- The issue also comes with a power point breakdown of the major characters, no new information was revealed.
- A pinup sized poster on an all out battle between the Superlink Autobots and Decepticons is one of the special of this issue. Those who placed order for the exclusive figure will also be getting this copy of magazine.
- A new Superlink ad has been added to the catalog/media page here.HyperHobby:
- Reported that Inferno V (Volt), the repaint and slight remold of Superlink Inferno, will be releasing end of August. Said to be the power-up version of the character Inferno.
- As reported before, ChromeHorn Forest type will be releasing early August.
- A preview of upcoming Superlink release, Omega Supreme.
- The DVD luck draw prize, Kicker Energon edition is shown also, along with the report that Superlink DVD vol.4 will be release on 18 Aug.
- As with the other 3 Hobby magazines, HyperHobby will be offering an exclusive figure from the Robotmasters line, and it will be Beast Megatron. More details available next issue.
- Other reports also include BT Tracks and BT Smokescreen (remold) and the prospect of acquiring 2 of them so the original G1 style with 2 shoulder cannons can be acheived again. Other reports include USA edition Universe Nemisis Prime, USA edition Sharkticon, Wing Scourge PVC campaign, Energy Blade and Energy Cutter (gallery here) campaign, Transformers reissue Stepper and Insecticons, Robotmasters RM-11 Beast Convoy and RM-12 Starscream.You can order the magazine and others from here.
"One coin anime book" series has released a guide on Transformers Superlink, at a low affordable price aimed for kids, the book contained all the characters introduction up to the June releases (in terms of toys) covering both the Autobots and Decepticons, it also includes all the different Superlink combinations available. A simple yet fun to read mini guide (US$6).
Superlink episode 30, "Hellfire on Jungle Planet!! " goes on air today and commerating 30th episode of this top notch series, we bring you extra dose of highlights and screen shots!! As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode. We will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
TFW2005.com
Transfandom.com
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series. As always, any TF sites who wish to host the clips, please let us know.
Jusco departmental stores started the Wingsaber campaign today, with a purchase of Superlink Wingsaber figure, comes with an exclusive Wing Scourge PVC figure. The figure is a repaint of the Wing Convoy PVC figure that came with TV Boy in the beginning of this month. Check out more shots as follows, 1, 2, 3.
We have secured a few more copies (our last restock) of the really popular Dengeki Hobby Magazine with exclusive VSX set at only US$10, shipping cost to vary with volume and country. Place your order here (please provide Name, Shipping address, email, paypal ID (if preferred type of payment) and phone (optional)). FantoFan giving away free Robotmasters catalog with every purchase of the magazine currently (first come first serve, subject to stock).
A gallery on the latest Store exclusive Energy weapons, Energy Blade Night Phantom edition and Energy Cutter Daylight Attack edition, is now up, check out some detail shots of this rather elusive energy weapons. Enjoy.
USA edition Energon Blastarm and USA edition Sharkticon have been spotted in stores around Japan.
After some delay, the translated chapter 2 of the Pla-Kit exclusive manga is now available, Enjoy here.
A correction: we have been naming the Superlink version of Energon Bulkhead as "Sprang", but with the official release and the package confirmed that it is actually "Sprung". Apologies for any confusion caused.
New Transformers were confirmed released today!! Among them, we have spotted the following,
- Superlink SC-20 Sprang
- Superlink SD-17 Dinobot Magma type
- Pla-kit series 02 Grand Scourge
- Transformers Collection #14 G1 Hound
- USA Edition Unicron Black ver.The new chapter of manga that came with Grand Scourge model kit can be found here. All the items can be ordered thru FantoFan.jp for a fair price, while stocks lasts, order here.
Tokyo Characters Show 2004 started today, an event on various animations and games characters, at the Takara booth, there are some displays on Transformers. We did a small page with the pictures taken from the event, you can see some of the upcoming releaes from various line. Enjoy...
USA Edition Offshoot (Signal Flare repaint) was sold exclusively at the event, before the regular release from Gamers in the end of August. Interesting to note is that unlike previous USA edition (Hasbro regular releases), Offshoot came with a Superlink product catalog (the third one), sealed bubble picture can be seen here.
Latest issue of Figure King out today!! Packed with upcoming Toys news and a special feature on all Thunderbirds related collection. Check out some new upcoming Transformers news in Japan brought to you by Figure King, order your copy here.
1. A preview of upcoming Superlink release in the form of Omega Supreme! Official news and details in the next issue!!
2. SC-20 Air Defencer Sprang - out in late July
3. SD-17 Dinobot Magma type - out in late July
4. SD-18 Chromehorn Forest type - out in early August
5. USA edition Unicron - out in late July, expected to limit to 3000 pieces
6. USA edition Sharkticon - Toys Dream Project's toys stores exclusive, out in late July
7. USA edition Nemisis Prime - as reported yesterday, Beast Wars Neo Big Convoy repaint, Jusco exclusive, out in early August
8. Transformers Collection #15 Stepper - out in late August
9. Pla-kit series 02 Grand Scourge - out in late July
10. BT-06 Tracks - out in early August
11. BT-07 Smokescreen - out in late August
12. RM-11 Beast Convoy - out in early August
13. RM-12 Starscream - out in early August
14. Wing Convoy (Scourge style) PVC figure - Jusco Wing Convoy campaign exclusive, comes with every purchase of Wingsaber figure. the figure is the same Wing Convoy PVC figure that came with TV Boy this month, repainted in Scourge color theme.
15. Continue to report on the magazine exclusive Robotmasters repaint - Figure King will be offering order for their exclusive Starscream Black version in the next issue.It's going to be another busy month for Transformers fans!!
Superlink episode 29, "Inferno Captured!! " goes on air today. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode. We will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
TFW2005.com
Transfandom.com
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series. As always, any TF sites who wish to host the clips, please let us know.
Although still 2 days away from the official release, some stores have the latest issue of Hobby Japan and Dengeki Hobby available!! Among the TF fandom, this issue of Dengeki Hobby is especially anticipated as it comes with an exclusive item, Extremely Small Transformers VSX set!! Beside that there are also many surprising news on upcoming Transformers releases!! Before we give you all the goodies, a note from one of our admin,
Editor: For those who have placed an order on this issue of Dengeki Hobby with FantoFan, we will be providing you with an update of your order soon, For those who are interested in placing an order, on 22 Jul and after, we are still taking orders but availability is unconfirm at this time.
Hobby Japan:
- has an indepth report on Robotmasters lineup, with cloesup picture of Beast Convoy and Starscream. Well expected but definitely not so soon is the exclusive repaint of Robotmasters original figures. Takara, in collaboration with 4 popular magazine titles, Hobby Japan, Dengeki Hobby, Figure King and Hyper Hobby (all titles which FantoFan has been helping to sell to fans who are interested), will be offering magazine exclusive Robotmasters figure, each title will have one unique repaint Robotmasters figure exclusively. Order form and other details will be in the next month's issue of Hobby Japan, and Hobby Japan exclusive RM figure will be Beast Convoy Black version. It was further revealed that the exclusive repaint for Figure King will be Starscream and for HyperHobby, Beast Megatron!!
- End of July and August release lineup are featured, including all previously reported items as well as new ones like;
- Transformers Collection no.15 (Takara Reissue) will be Stepper with targetmaster "Nevron". To be release end of August.
- SD-18 Chromehorn Forest type will be releasing early August.
- Jusco will be exclusively selling USA edition Nemisis Prime, which is a repaint of Big Convoy from Beast Wars Neo.
- Other previously reported news on BT-06 Tracks, BT-07 Smokescreen (2004 ver.), G1 Hound, USA edition Sharkticon, USA Edition Tow-Line, Superlink Dinobot Magma type, Superlink Sprang, Pla-kit series #2 Grand Scourge and New Robotmasters are also covered.Dengeki Hobby:
- Continuing the Takara-Hobby magazines special, next month's issue will offer to take orders for Dengeki Hobby's exclusive Robotmaster, Black G1 Convoy!! Until next issue, no further details were revealed.
- Featuring 14 pages of article on Transformers, which include the background, history, interviews (of some well known HasTak TF people) and more pictures of current TF toylines with a hint of things to come...
- Binaltech BT-08 Meister (Jazz) has been confirmed, in white color, expected to be release in end of September.
- Transformers Collection no.16 confirmed to be Insecticons which will come with 3 energon cubes. expected to be release in end of September.
- Of course the main attraction been the exclusive Extremely Small Transformers VSX set.
- Many more interesting articles and pictures on Transformers and other geners can be found in this issue, as well as a new ad on Binaltech.
As always, highly recommended titles can be order here. (Dengeki Hobby '09 2004 availability will be confirm upon order)
Kodansya Super Characters Festival, or better known as K-Fest 2004 was held on 17-18 Jul, in the event Takara revealed some new upcoming TV Magazine exclusive items as well as organized some polling for the next Robotmasters character and paint contest for Pla-kit series Grand Convoy. Check out the event report with nice pictures from Autobase Aichi here. Credit to Autobase Aichi.
We recieved quite a number of questions from fans interested in the TV Magazine Exclusives, we have put some info to help those who wanted to learn more about this item.
TV Magazine Exclusive Fire SL Grand Convoy - will the the exclusive item available for ordering from the upcoming issue of TV Magazine, the issue will be out on 1 Aug. Price and othere details currently unknown.
TV Magazine Exclusive Rodimus Convoy Black edition - will be the exclusive item available for ordering from the October issue of TV Magazine to be out on 1 Sep. Price and other details currently unknown.
Takara Official Superlink site has added new stuff including the upcoming store exclusive Energy Weapons special. Also receiving quite a few queries on this item, we have provided the info below,
Energy Blade Black version from Superlink Dinobot, or officially known as "Energy Blade Night Phantom edition"
Energy Cutter Yellow version from Superlink Signal Flare, or officially known as "Energy Cutter Daylight Attack edition"
-1500 stores will be involved in the campaign to give out anyone of the above weapons with purchase of either Grand Convoy or Wingsaber.
-Only the first 10 customers that purchased one of the specified figures is likely to receive one of the 2 weapons.
-the details of the 1500 stores as well as the start date of the campaign are still unknown yetGamers, the hobby shop that brought us Energy Raiden Overdrive edition, will be exclusively selling USA edition Signal Flare repaint from end of August, however they will be pre-selling the item at the Tokyo Character Show on 24-25 Jul.
Official Takara Transformers site has also updated their site with new upcoming releases.
Superlink episode 28, "Protecting the Stars" goes on air today. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode. We will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
TFW2005.com
Transfandom.com
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series. As always, any TF sites who wish to host the clips, please let us know.
By popular demand, we give you first the translated profile and the new translated Binaltech story of the newly released BT-05 Dead End. The full gallery shall follow soon...
Official release day of the new series, Robotmasters in Japan TODAY!! All major toy stores in Japan filled their shelves with this new line, besides Robotmasters, we also have BT-05 Dead-End, Superlink WheelJack and Superlink Overdrive out too!!
Without further delay, check out some reports and pictures as follows, it's a Mega Haul day!!
BT-05 Dead-End: Full gallery and full translation of Dead End profile to be up soon, including further details to the story development of Binaltech World. For a limited time (until 17 Jul & while stocks last), we are taking orders for this first Binaltech Decepticon at a discounted price, US$45.Robotmasters Wave 1 lineup: For more pictures, video clips and screen shots, check out the new Robomasters page!! Nice paintjob, kickass packaging (1, 2, 3), reasonably priced, for a line that has majority repaint reissue figures, this line is actually worth collecting, perhaps one of the bad points could be the tech spec cards are now printed onto part of the backing box of the figures.
For a limited time (first batch ordering to close on 17 Jul & while stocks last), we are also offering to take ordes for fans who are interested in this new line at a good price.
RM-01 G1 Convoy - TV anime color version, US$14
RM-02 Beast Megatron - US$14
RM-03 Rijie - US$9
RM-04 Wrecker Hook - US$9
RM-05 R-Blade - US$7
RM-06 Air Hunter - US$7
RM-07 Bound Rogue - US$9
RM-08 Wingstun - US$9
RM-09 Psycho-Orb - US$7
RM-10 G1 Convoy + DVD set - US$20 (Editor: typo error in price before, it was not suppose to be US$14, apologies for the mixup), G1 Convoy in Metallic color version with special DVD that contains abouit 10min of footage and highlights. Included on the DVD is a narration of Robotmasters comic, Characters introduction of the first wave as well as Optimus Primal and Starscream, Toys commercials, Battle highlights from the G1 series and Beast Wars.
All figures came with volume one catalog with illustrated story and toy lineup (similar to Superlink catalog style), all figures also has a token and entry form to enter the Robotmasters Campaign that was reported before...check out the catalog here.
Interesting feature of upcoming release RM-12 Starscream that pays homage to a scene in the G1 TV series...all shown in the clips and screenshots here.
Superlink DVD vol.3 has been released today containing 4 episodes of the series and no extra features. Also with vol.3 is the last token for the Kicker Energon edition lucky draw campaign.
Superlink episode 27, "The whereabouts of Team Convoy" goes on air today. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode. We will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
TFW2005.com
Transfandom.com
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series. As always, any TF sites who wish to host the clips, please let us know.
eHobby has listed another exclusive repaint of the upcoming Takara Collection Instecticon set, known as Insecticon Clone Army, instead of just generic clones of the original Insecticons, these clones have their own names and profile with tech spec. The Insecticon Clone Army is made up of Shot Hole, Salvo and Zaptrap. Expect to ship end of October. You can see the picture here and order site with profile (in english) here.
Superlink episode 26, "Rupturing the Universe!" goes on air today (YAY! Half way there!!). As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode. We will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
TFW2005.com
Transfandom.com
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series. As always, any TF sites who wish to host the clips, please let us know. Don't forget to check out the latest Superlink TV Commercial here!!
Official release of HyperHobby, TV-Boy and TV Magazine today!! As always, packed with news (maybe even more so this month) on toys and collection. And as always you are recommended to order the titles here.
HyperHobby:
1. The countdown to the release of Robotmasters, the lineup of the first series expected to come out mid-July. With focus on Optimus Prime/Convoy and Beast Megatron, the article also shows what we previously reported, PsychoOrb's original weapon can combine all the other 3 original weapons to become "Arsenal-Force ".
2. Besides the same background story of Robotmasters (RM) that we have reported before, some explanation of the continuity with existing series was also covered. RM will be in the same universe as the original G1 series, and is expected to take place between the TV series and the Movie. Since G1 and Beast Wars are of the same continuity, but different timeline, RM will share the same universe as BW as well. Although it was intentional to have Binaltech series (BT) shared the same universe as the G1 series, RM tends to create some discrepancy with BT plot development, therefore while they share the same original G1 plot, RM and BT are in parallel universe. Meanwhile, Micron Legend (ML) and Superlink (SL) exist in a completely parallel universe. In short:
G1 -> RM -> TF:Movie ->... eventually BW
G1 -> BT
ML -> SL
3. Superlink DVD vol.3 will be release on 14 Jul.
4. Binaltech Deadend was also featured with some additional background story, a followup of the story where after suffering from the cosmic rust virus, many Autobots were out of action until EDC initiated Binaltech project and revived the Autobots in new bodies, Things were going well until an evil scientist, Dr. Arkabil(?) strike an agreement with Starscream, they managed to slip a spy into EDC and stole the Binaltech technology. Applying the technology to the damaged Decepticons warriors, a new generation of Binaltech Decepticons were thus born... Deadend will be release mid-July.5. On Superlink: July seem to have an increased number of new items as compared to previously reported...
Overdrive - mid July
WheelJack - mid July
Sprang - late July
Dinobot Magma type - late July
USA edition Strongarm - late July (TF station limited item)
Unicron Black version - late July, limited to 3000 in production.
Pla-kit series 02 Grand Scourge - late July
and in August, USA edition Tow-Line, TRU Japan exclusive)
TV-Boy:
1. As forecasted last month this issue of TV Boy comes with a free Wing Convoy PVC figure. Almost the size of SCF PVC series figure, the figure is colored with some articulation. We are still accepting orders for this issue for those interested in obtaining the figure, while stocks lasts. See more pictures here and here.
TV-Magazine:
1. Sooner or later, it's bound to come... 5 Gold chrome Grand Convoy with Grand force will be the top prize of a coloring contest. It will be a joint campaign by TV-Magazine and Toys'R Us Japan, by coloring the drawing of Wing Convoy and entering the contest, you stand a chance to win one of the following-
Top Prize: Gold Chrome Grand Convoy (5 winners)
TV-Mag Prize: 10 Original Color Grand Convoy that reflect your color (10 winners)
Other prizes also include all ranges of Superlink/TF goods, from stickers to DVD, CD and even the previously released exclusive TRU energy weapons.
TRU Japan will also be accepting entries for the Wing Convoy coloring as well as RM G1 Convoy coloring application, in this case, the 10 original color of Grand Convoy will become 10 original color RM G1 Convoy (featuring the winner's color).
If interested to enter, we might be able to help with some conditions, ask here.
2. [TV series Spoiler - Highlight to read] In the regular Superlink highlights, it seems to forecast that Inferno would be captured by the Decepticons, and it also seems like Galvatron is attempting to convert/"brainwash" Inferno into a Decepticon by changing his allegiance emblem. Led by Wing Convoy, the Autobots pursued the Decepticons onto an "Iron Planet" in order to try and rescue their captured comrade.
Joining in the battle against the Decepticons are 3 new warriors, Sprang, an elderly Autobot and under his command, Overdrive and WheelJack.
Sprang - was described as although an elderly bot in the Autobot ranks, he can still move swiftly and strike at the enemy with deadly force. One of Sprang's special attack is known as "Jet Arm Fire".
Overdrive - not much on him excpet that he joined in the battle under the lead of Sprang and could superlink with Roadbuster and Skyfire, has a cool special attack name though, "Scorpion Tornado"
Wheeljack - besides saying he is a regular speedster, always travelling at top speed when going anywhere, Wheeljack is a high spirit character. Able to superlink with Hotshot and Inferno, his special attack is "Grenade Launcher".
3. This issue of TV-Magazine also comes with a Wing Convoy papercraft figure.
4. Last but not least, next month's TV Magazine will offer to take orders for a TV magazine exclusive Fire SL Convoy, no color pictures or other details were featured, but like the previous TV Magazine ML STD Scourge and ML STD Crystal Convoy, it can be expected Fire SL Convoy will be the repaint of SL Convoy (and perhaps limited to 5000 pieces?) Stay tuned on 31 Jul when the next issue comes out and we bring you more details.
Both TV-Boy and TV-Magazine has also a new ad on Superlink toys, which is now been featured here along with other Superlink promotional articles.
Takara has a site up dedicated to Robotmasters line. Besides the toys introudction and lineup, the site also comes with the comics and story behind Robotmasters. Check it out here.
It's 25th of the month!! This means Pay Day (in most parts of Japan) and new issues of Dengeki Hobby and Hobby Japan!! As always, packed with pictures and highlights of new and upcoming toys/model kits of this summer, feel free to place a copy of the title here.
Dengeki Hobby:
1. Binaltech BT-06 Tracks will be released in July, same month as BT-05 Deadend.
2. And in 30 Aug, we have the revamped BT-07 Smokescreen being released again, besides some new updated decals, remolded front bumper and roof, Smokescreen now comes equipped with a shoulder launcher. Unfortunately this re-release figure retained the same price as other Binaltech figures.
3. More pictures of Robotmasters series...with a report that Starscream (top left) will be released early August.
4. It's official!! Next month's Dengeki Hobby will comes with exclusive Extremely Small Transfomers VSX set which wil contain Extremely Small Convoy/Optimus Prime and Megatron, in a special packaging that pays homage to the original "Goodbye Convoy" set. Both figures are said to sport minor color differences from the regular releases. Since the beginning of FantoFan, we have offer to bring this title (among others) to Fans, we will of course do the same for this issue (special price US$10 - adjusted by publisher), however, please note that we will be taking preorders on this particular issue this time, preorder starts now and ends on 20 Jul. Magazine will be released on 23-24 Jul. Check out what other titles are there or place Pre-Order here(email).
5. A detail feature on the Pla-kit series no.1 Grand Convoy including tips on painting the kit and assembling.Hobby Japan:
1. Nothing much on Transformers related, except for pictures on July's releases including Robotmasters, Binaltech and Superlink. For the Robotmasters, you will be able to see the original weapons previously reported are shown. A discrepancy noted from Figure King report is that BM-02 Beast Megatron comes with one original weapon instead of 2... we have yet to confirm which one is correct.
Superlink episode 25, "Swift as Gale!! WingSaber!! " goes on air today. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode. We will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
TFW2005.com
Transfandom.com
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series. As always, any TF sites who wish to host the clips, please let us know. You can also check out the WingSaber toy gallery here!! Don't forget to check out the latest Superlink TV Commercial here!!
It's the day of the month again, the latest issue of a major toy magazine, Figure King, is out. Featuring the the history and toyline on "Sentai" (Power Rangers) as the special this month, it also comes packed with news on upcoming toys including Transformers, You can pick up a copy of the title here.
1. July and August Superlink releases will include;
SC-18 Overdrive, a character who has been active on many battlegrounds, will be out in mid-July.
SC-19 WheelJack, although same name and similar design with the G1 character, Superlink Wheeljack will be potrayed as a speed racer instead of a scientist. To be released early August.
USA edition Tow-Line: TRU Japan will exclusively release him from mid August. Judging from Micron Legend USA edition lineup, the imported characters (or USA edition) are most of the time characters that will not appear in the TV series, if this is true for Superlink too, it could mean Tow-Line, Sharkticon and Strong Arm repaint will not be featured on the TV series.
USA edition Strong Arm: another imported version to be release late July.
TRU Japan WindCharger Anniversary edition Complete campaign will be releasing the second figure, Throttle, the repaint of Charge, from mid August. This is a 3 seasons campaign with the first figure released in Spring, second in Summer and the last figure in Fall.
Some innovative picture on the newly released Wing Saber if you have 2 of them... Double Cannon mode and Double Jet mode.2. Robotmasters line will begin in July with 10 lineup in the first release, while most of the information has been reported before, there are some new information in the article, such as RM-01 Convoy/Optimus Prime will come with original design weapons, RM-02 Beast Megatron will come with 2 original weapons, RM-03 Rejay (Mirage) will also have an original weapon, RM-04 Wreckgarhook will also have an original chained mace weapon, RM-09 PsychoOrb will be able to combine the 4 original weapons from the other Decepticon figures. No pictures were shown to support the above description though.
Also reported before, to promote the new line, Robotmasters, a lucky draw campaign, "Convoy's Battle Orders", will be held to give away 10 Cybertron base (Brave Maximus) and 100 sets of original color weapons.3. Binaltech BT-05 Deadend will be released mid July.
4. Transformers collection #14 Hound will be out late July.
A photo gallery on the newly released WingSaber is now online, check it out here!!
Superlink episode 24, "Doing the things we can now" goes on air today. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode. We will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
TFW2005.com
Transfandom.com
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series. As always, any TF sites who wish to host the clips, please let us know.
Superlink DVD vol.2 has been released today, as with vol.1, it contains 4 episodes of the series and no extra features. Also with vol.2 is the third token of the Kicker Energon edition lucky draw campaign.
Some of the stores now has Micron Booster ver. 2 in stock, used to be an exclusive item for one convenience chain only, now some of the toy stores are also getting them in huge supply. Till the end of the week, 20 Jun, we are taking orders for fans interested in picking up a set of this series, case of 12, complete set at US$48. Editors note: Thanks to the great response on the Micron Boosters ver. 2 complete set, we are currently out of stock, order placing will now be back order and availability unconfirmed, however, we have also added another new listing for those who just want the set without the rare chase included, 11 piece regular set at only US$33.
Be sure also to check out the For Sale page for some rare listings including the chase for the Extremely Small Transformers and others soon to be hard to find releases!!
It seems recently there is a toy show for dealers/retailers only in Japan, and in the show many upcoming releases were revealed including of course Transformers, While the show specified that no photos were allowed, some sites managed to obtain some pictures of the show. Some of the major fan sites have this news and links to the pictures, while we cannot post the pictures here, we give you some rumors/information from the show,
1. Takara Transformers collection vol. 16 will be G1 Insecticons, and it will be all 3 (Bombshell, Kickback & Sharpnel)!! Comes with the set will be a new accessory, Energon Cubes!! Expected to release in September.
2. Somewhat reported before, September volume of Dengeki Hobby (released on 24 Jul) will come with an exclusive Extremely Small Transformers VFX set which contains G1 Optimus Prime and G1 Megatron. Expected 200,000 copies of this magazine will be released with the exclusive, as before, we are taking orders for this issue.
3. Pla-Kit series 02 will be Grand Scourge, to be released in July, as with 01 Grand Convoy, we are taking orders.
4. In August we can expect the release of Binaltech 06 Tracks as well as the revamped Smokescreen who now has a shoulder launcher.
5. As with all Terrocons, Chrome Horn will also have a repaint version coming out, while the name has not been confirmed yet, the repaint is mainy Green theme.
6. Superlink Sprang (Energon Bulkhead) might be releasing in July, same month as Superlink WheelJack. Superlink deluxe (and above) packages seem to be going under a change, instead of a closed box, it has reverted back to the early Micron Legend days where they come with a window so the toy can be seen.
7. Another Energy Weapons Campaign can be expected this Summer, details are still vague but it is sure that there will be 2 exclusive energy weapons, from the energy weapon of Signal Flare and Dinbot, in clear yellow and Grey/black respectively. It seems that the exclusive weapons are limited to purchase of Grand Convoy and Wing Saber only.
8. Unconfirmed rumor has it that DreadWing and Smokescreen will be released in September under the Robotmasters series and in November, Star Saber and Victory Leo, also under the Robotmasters banner(?)
We will provide you with more report when the official news and pictures are released. Credt to: Autobase Aichi and 2005boards.com for the news and description.
Kabaya Chewing Gum series has been released, as reported before, there are 5 types in this series. Each figure's upper and lower body can be separated and interchange with other figures, resulting in 25 different combinations. We are taking order for this series currently at only US$3 each figure. Check out the For Sale page or place order directly here. Some shots (1, 2) of the series and comparison shots with SCF PVC series (1, 2, 3)
Lineup as follows,
1. Superlink Skyfire
2. Superlink Roadbuster
3. Superlink Inferno
4. Superlink Hot Shot
5. Superlink Rodimus Convoy
Superlink episode 23, "Respective Battles " goes on air today. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode. We will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
TFW2005.com
Transfandom.com
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series. As always, any TF sites who wish to host the clips, please let us know.
As promised, check out the pictures on the new Superlink catalogue that comes with the latest releases, Chrome Horn, Ariel and Shock Fleet!! Included on the catalogue is the third original Superlink comic, however, instead of Dreamwave's work like in the first 2 stories, this one was done by none other than Tsushima Naoto, the artist that did TF: Stargate Battle (in Super Robot Magazine) and the recently release Pla-Kit series exclusive comic, Convoy vs Scourge!! We provided a "rough" translation of the comic here. Enjoy!!
Superlink Ariel, Chrome Horn and Shockfleet are now out, we will be putting up new catalogue pictures and galleries. Stay Tuned!!
Added new gallery on the newly released Transformers History Collection series 1 here, Enjoy!!
It has been reported that Micron Booster ver. 2 has been released through one convenience chain exclsuively, however no one in the team has been able to spot one at this time.
Today turned out to be a big day for Transformers fan here in Japan, we have not one but 4 new items on different genres been released at the same time, without delay, check out the report and some exciting offers, after that stay tuned for some new galleries on these new stuff!!
1. KT Figure Collection - Transformers Released!! Lineup include Ai chan from Car Robot series, Optimus Prime bust (with opening chest to reveal the Matrix), Devastator bust (with mini Hot Rod & Arcee), Rumble and Frenzy. Very detail craft work and excellent paint job on this set of 5 dioramas, perfect for displaying on your desktop, very highly recommended!! Some pictures as follows, 1, 2, 3, 4. (Detail Gallery coming soon!!). For those interested we are selling them here (low price!)!!
2. Transformers History Collection Released!! Similar to the bottlecap series but comes in a bigger size, the series comes with Optimus Prime, Jazz, Bumblebee, Megatron, Soundwave and Starscream. Base can be detached from the figure, each figure are fully painted and are posable. Pictures here, 1, 2. For those interested we are selling them here (really low price!)!!
3. Transformers Pla-kit 1 Grand Convoy Released!! The first official Transformers model kit by Takara. Although comes with basic paint work and stickers (like Gundam Models), you can paint Grand Convoy and Convoy force with any color theme, maintaing the same transformation feature as well as the combined Super mode with the drones. The kit even comes with an exclsuive comic introducing Superlink Scourge!! We will be putting up the (fan-)translated version shortly, for now, those interested we are selling them here ( really low price!)!!
4. Last but not least, Extremely Small Transformers Special Edition is out too!! As previously reported, the lineup are mainly consists of those from series 1 and 2, except for Hot Rod. The 2 chases are Optimus Prime Trailer (Anime color) and Thundercracker. A note to the collectors of this popular line, each case now comes in 8 ( while a carton comes in 6 cases). Case ratio is more or less confirmed, Hot Rod is almost as scarce as the Chases, and cases that contain the chase will not have Hot Rod or vice versa. However, Hot Rod remains to be easily obtainable if one purchase a full case and a full regular set can be assembled pretty easily. To help collectors obtain the elusive chases, we have managed to secure a few sets. Limited stock so first come first serve, we are also taking orders for cases for a good price (US$30 for regular case without chase). Comparison shot of previous OP trailer and current chase.
Added the new fan-translated comic from Takara Pla-Kit series. Check it out here,
Superlink episode 22, "Out of Control! Unicron Hungers!!" goes on air today. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode. We will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
TFW2005.com
Transfandom.com
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series. As always, any TF sites who wish to host the clips, please let us know.Also added another new Superlink Toys commercial and 2 other Superlink related TV commercials here.
New issue of HyperHobby released today, with tons of toys news and pictures. Similar news on upcoming releases.
1. More shots on Wing Saber, Ariel, Chrome Horn and Shock Fleet.
2. Expected to release next week, Grand Convoy model kit. Note that the Black repaint Grand Convoy shown is not an official release but an original color painted by the editors in Hyper Hobby, item is not for sale.
3. Report on Robotmasters line also featured, no new updates besides previously reported news.
4. Superlink DVD vol.2 will be release on 16 Jun.
5. Although the date of release of the next Takara Reissue of G1 Hound has not been confirmed yet, the picture shown could be the art that will be use as the boxart.
6. More pictures of upcoming Kabaya Chewing Gum series, as previously reported, all the 5 figures in the lineup will be Superlink versions with the ability to interchange the upper and lower parts. FantoFan.jp is taking orders on this, each figure is only US$3. To be confirmed but it is believed you are allow to choose the figure. Order here.
7. Same reports as before on MP Gold Convoy Campaign, Extremely Small Transformers Special Edition, Micron Booster ver. 2, TF History Collection, KT Figure collection Transformers and as always tons of toys/hobbies lineup.
Place your order (magazine or otherwise) here.
Latest issue of TV Boy and TV Magazine out today with a new toy advertisment on June's Supelink release. You can order any one of the titles here.
TV Boy:
- Previewing Wing Saber and the combined Jet mode with Grand Convoy.
- In the next issue of TV Boy will come with a free Superlink Wing Convoy Jet mode action figure. About 9cm tall, the colored figure will have movable hands and legs. Next issue expected to release on 1 Jul.TV-Magazine:
- Also on Wing Convoy Jet mode, it revealed that the special weapon of Wing Convoy will be "Meteor Storm", similar to "Grand Fire"of Supermode Grand Convoy.
- on a 4 color page, it showed the new Omnicon, Ariel with some simple info, a female Omnicon evolved by the power of Energon, Ariel has much more prowess compare to other Omnicons
In the latest issue of a toy magazine known as "Quanto", it has Transformers as the special feature, besides introducing the history of Transformers, interview with Takara it also contained some new information on upcoming releases including the Robotmasters.
Robotmasters Wave 1(a) - Shown here is part of the lineup for wave 1, although #1 and #10 will both be G1 Convoy, #10 will be a special pack that comes with a DVD (depicting the background story of Robotmasters) and exclusive weapons. The "rough" translation of Robotmasters background story can be found on the picture.
Robotmasters Wave 1(b) - the rest of the wave 1, to promote this new line, a lucky draw "Masters Campaign" will be held to give away exclusive prizes with the grand prize Autobot City (Brave Maximus) and second prize original weapons set. Entering the campaign will be from 15 Jul till 30 Sep.
Grand Convoy Model kit - more detail shots.
If you are interested to obtain a copy of this magazine, you can order here. Each issue is only US$5.
Superlink episode 21, "Rampaging Laserwave!!" goes on air today. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode. We will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
TFW2005.com
Transfandom.com
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series. As always, any TF sites who wish to host the clips, please let us know.Also added another new Superlink Toys commercial and 2 other Superlink related TV commercials here.
Superlink Laserwave has been released, actually some if not all stores have it since yesterday but today is the official release. Gamers has also begun their Transformers fair with the exclusive Energy Raiden Overdrive edition in some of their selected stores. You can see the detail shots of the exclusive weapon here.
By popular demand, we have setup a page dedicated to the Superlink commercials that were aired on TV here. New commercials will be added so be sure to check back from time to time. Quick link has also been added to the site map. Enjoy!
TFW2005.com has "in package" pictures of Energon Hot Shot and Universe Fireflight (in wrong package) here. Credt to: TFW2005.com
Latest issue of magazines, Figure King, Dengeki Hobby Magazine and Hobby Japan released today. You can order these amazing titles here.
Figure King:
1. June Superlink releases are reported, SC-14 WingSaber, SC-16 Ariel, SD-15 Shock Fleet and SD-16 Chrome Horn. WingSaber will be released end of June, the rest are expected to be out mid June. Shock Fleet was revealed to be the reformatted Shockwave.
2. The new TF line, Robotmasters, was also featured. Robomaster Convoy is said to be a cheaper version of Masterpiece Convoy. Expected to release in July, 10 types will be release at the same time.
3. As reported before, Takara Reissue Collection #14 will be G1Hound.
4. As reported on various sites before, convenient stores in Japan will be selling various Transformers lines, as a part of promoting this, a campaign to give away a Gold Materpiece Convoy.
5. Transformers Plastic Collection Grand Convoy will be released in early June (7 June to be precise by some magazines). At a reasonably cheap price, the kit is not fully painted and can be colored to one's preference.
6. Also coming out in June, KT Figure Collection Transformers (5 types), Extremely Small Transformers Special Edition (6 types and 2 chases), Micron Booster Ver. 2 (12 types) and Transformers History collection (6 types and 1 chase) will be release through out the month of June.
[Editor: Addtional News] 7. Kabaya will be releasing another Transformers related series, known as Transformers Chewing Gum, there will be 5 types in this release, all Superlink version of Rodimus Convoy, Jetfire, Hotshot and Roadbuster. The upper and lower parts can interchange to form 25 different Superlink combinations (including combining with same character like Hot Shot-Hot Shot). Expected to release in mid June.Dengeki Hobby Magazine:
1. DHM has an exclusive news on the upcoming Binaltech release. The first Decepticon in Binaltech line, Deadend, in color. Expected to release mid July.
2. More new pictures on Robotmasters line. While not specified, The comic strips featured in the report may come with the corresponding figures.
3. More detail pictures on the model kit Grand Convoy. Also on Extremely Small Transformers Special Edition Hot Rod, the only new mold in this wave.Hobby Japan:
1. Even more pictures on Grand Convoy model kit, including the pellet shooting feature.
2. Same as what was reported above, the upcoming Masterpiece Convoy Gold version campaign and the different types of merchandises that qualify to enter the draw.
3. Also shown are the June release of Superlink toys.
Superlink episode 20, "The True Identity of Alpha-Q!" goes on air today. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode. We will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
TFW2005.com
Transfandom.com
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series. As always, any TF sites who wish to host the clips, please let us know.
eHobby has updated the profile of their exclusive G1 Hound repaint. The name has been confirmed as "Detritus" and tech spec with profile has also been added. Check it out here.
Autobase Aichi reported that Gamers, a hobby/anime chain stores in Japan, will be holding a "Transformers Fair" to give away an Exclusive Energy Raiden(Lightning) Overdrive version with 2000 yen or above purchase of Transformers related items from 27 May. The weapon and energy star are the gold colored repaint of the weapons that came with Terrocon Shadowhawk. At the same time Gamers will be previewing the first episode of Beast Machines series in the stores. Known as Beast Wars Returns in Japan, this series has been planned to be broadcast via Takarand, a new mobile network service. You can go to Gamers page to see the news here. Credt to: Autobase Aichi
Jive, the publisher known for importing and translating some of the popular Dreamwave comics and also released the Micron Legend Yearbook 2003, has put up a page on the lucky draw prize, Shining Unicron, here. The exclusive Unicron repaint, believed to be the final version, is slightly different to the one shown on the Yearbook reported previously.
Our Japan team just returned after a week's break and in time to report that Superlink DVD Vol.1 is out today, Contained in the disc are 4 episodes, OP and ED without credits, Series preview and Character profiles (Kicker, Grand Convoy and Roadbuster). Also comes with volume 1 is a token, first of 3, for entering a lucky draw of 100 exclusive Kicker Energon Edition, (no pictures were revealed).
Brief report of last week's release in Japan.
Kabaya Deluxe Transformers has been released in all major supermarkets. 3 types in this wave, Superlink Grand Convoy, Superlink Convoy Force (can combine with Grand Convoy to form Supermode) and Superlink Galvatron. Small yet transformable, the figures comes fully painted with minor assembly work.
Superlink Dinbot and Superlink Shadowhawk Cosmos type were released on 13 May.
Superlink episode 19, "Terror! Unicron Activates!!" was aired last Friday. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode. We will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
TFW2005.com
Transfandom.com
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series. As always, any TF sites who wish to host the clips, please let us know.
eHobby has listed 3 new items from the Universe line for preordering.
Universe #19 - Soundwave and Spacecase. Original site here. Expected to ship early October.
Universe #20 - Air Raid and Windsear. Original site here. Expected to ship early October.
Universe #21 - Swerve and minicon Roadhandler. Original site here. Expected to ship in October.
While this is not an official item, it is related to Transformers. Last Saturday, about 4 days before the official release of Superlink DVD vol.1, we learnt that Hong Kong has released another version of Superlink DVD vol.1 too. Believed to be an unofficial version, this first volume contained 2 dsic and up to 13 episodes (to be confirmed). The attractive feature is that the set comes with both English and Chinese subtitles selections. Price is rather cheap (about US$13) but transfer is believe from TV aired versions.
FantoFan.com is now FantoFan.jp!!
FantoFan.com experienced some problems with the domain renewal and host this week, this has caused the site to be down and could not be made accesible to visitors. The team here have been working trying to rectify the problem but due to the lack of communication between the online peers, we were unable to get the site back up sooner than we had wanted. Without going into too much details, we are now back online via a secondary site, while we continue trying to resolve the original site, you can access on www.fantofan.jp, this new address will remain active even after fantofan.com comes back and both address are planned to be pointing to the same site.
The team at FantoFan.com would like to apologize to everyone who has been unable to access all this time and we thank you for everyone that expressed concern during the downtime. At the same time, we would like to request those that have sent any mails or tried to sent any mails to us during the time from 29 Apr to 7 May to resend your mails again, to facilitate this we have setup another separate email account so that it would not be affected by the offline website again, please use this email account. Again thank you and apologies.
Superlink episode 18, "Face off of the Convoys!!" goes on air today. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode. We will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
TFW2005.com
Transfandom.com
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series. As always, any TF sites who wish to host the clips, please let us know.
Hasbro official Transformers site has some new pictures of upcoming releases, go here for original news or directly to the pictures below.
1. G1RICOCHET (formerly named Stepper in Japan): Robot, Vehicle with Targetmaster Nightstick ETR: July 2004
eHobby has listed a new exclusive Transformer, known as Transformers Junkion Mercenary, "Detritus", for preorder. the name is not finalized yet. The item is expected to release end of August. Go here for the site.
New issue of HyperHobby released today, with tons of toys news and pictures. Some new updates on upcoming releases.
1. More shots of end of May release Laserwave, Shadowhawk Cosmos type will also be release mid May. As well as the current lineup of all Superlink Decepticons. Pic here.
2. Same time as Shadowhawk Cosmos type, Dinobot will also be release in mid May. Pic here.
3. The names for the minicons in the upcoming Micron Booster ver.2 has been revealed. Pic here.
[Editor: Corrected the names for the minicons Groove, Rotor, Seeker and Blitz. Apologies for the mistake]
4. More new test shots of Wingsaber, the article reported style of Wingsaber was deliberately design after Starsaber of Transformers Victory series. Pic here.
5. Kabaya DX (Deluxe) Transformers will be release in May, small and much cheaper scale of the original releases, comes in 3 types, Galvatron, Grand Convoy and Grand Force. Grand Convoy and Grand force can combine to become Grand Convoy Super mode. Pic here.
Autobase Aichi has also reported that Kabaya site has also listed the product here.
Superlink episode 17, "'Raining' Dinobot!" goes on air today. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode. We will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
TFW2005.com
Transfandom.com
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series. As always, any TF sites who wish to host the clips, please let us know.
Hasbro official Transformers site has some new pictures of upcoming releases, go here for original news or directly to the pictures below.
1. Universe Swerve: Robot, Vehicle with Roadhandler (Robot, Vehicle)
Autobase Aichi has put up a news on the lineup for the Extremely Small Transformers Special Edition line. Special Edition will consist of Starscream (from wave 1), Soundwave (from wave 1), Optimus Prime Anime color (from wave 2), Megatron (from wave 2), Jazz (from wave 2) and Hot Rod which is the only new mold as previously reported. The chase will be Thundercracker and Optimus Trailer Anime color. Pic here. Credt to: Autobase Aichi
Toys R' Us Japan started their Windcharger anniversary edition campaign, starting with Accel (Repaint of Hopper) with every purchase of Superlink items of 2000 yen and above.
Micron Legend DVD Vol. 13 (final volume) is released today. Detail shots of Quench, the exclusive minicon for vol.13 will be up soon but first you can enjoy here, the final chapter of the translated Linkage manga, FantoFan would also like to take this opportunity to thank Raijin Optimus and RobochangerEX for providing the english translation and our Japan fan team for providing insights to help us capture the essence of the story.
Latest issue of TV Boy and TV Magazine out today. A new toy advertisment on May's Supelink release and some new (interesting) information was revealed on the Superlink TV series. What follow are spoilers (from TV Magazine), highlight if you want to read... And you can order any one of the titles here.
- The body part of Unicron will be repaired, activated, and turned on Cybertron, using Energon grid on Cybertron, Team Convoy was able to retaliate against the incomplete Unicron (and the Decepticons within). Pic here
- Laserwave was actually a prisoner been locked up on Cybertron after the war, but he managed to escape and joined Galvatron.
- The profile of Laserwave described him as a ruthless Decepticon feared even by his own comrades, for now although he served under Galvatron, Laserwave has an agenda of his own. Pic here.
- One of Laserwave's abilities, Optical Gazer, is able to penetrate any armor and can strike long distances without diminishing destructive power. The only weakness is that it requires time to charge up. Pic here
- A rather detail introduction was featured on a new character, "Wing-Dagger", a Cybertron warden in charge of the prison holding Laserwave. An Autobot loyal to his duties, which is why Laserwave's escape prompted him to actively join in the war with the Decepticons. (Editor: Pre-Wingsaber??)
- And in the next issue, an introduction of a new warrior, Wing-Convoy (Editor: Wingsaber + Grand Convoy?).
Well, it's the time of the month again, pay day and the release of new toys and magazines!! Latest issue of Figure King, Dengeki Hobby and Hobby Japan are out today and all three contain loads of Transformers news, best of all is that they all have different pictures covering different line of collection. Before we report all the new exciting news brought to you by the magazines, you can always order a copy of them here (you won't regret it!), without further delay, here we go...
Figure King:
1. Clear big picture of Wingsaber was featured, the color version will be revealed next issue. But the report did highlight that it will combine with Grand Convoy and is expected the connection point can be found on the back of the legs (see highlighted box). To be released late June at the new price point of 3129 Yen, between price of Galvatron and Roadbuster.
2. May Superlink releases will be SD-12 Dinobot (Mid May), SD-13 Cosmos Type Shadowhawk (Mid May) and SD-14 Laserwave (Late May). Laserwave is said to be a new member that joined the Decepticon, therefore a new character.
3. Micron Booster ver. 2 lineup is confirmed with the following, Superlink Cliffjumper (repaint ver.), Thunderclash (minicon from Armada Skywarp), Emergency Micron team repaint and Air Military Micron repaint. Expected to be release in June.
4. Wingsaber Secret Campaign: Jusco is holding a campaign to give away special sticker when you purchase a Snowstorm, Landmine and Laserwave (May or June will determine the different sticker, Roadbuster or Skyfire). There are 4 types of stickers to be given away, and combining all of them will give you the image of a colored Wingsaber in the background.
5. WindCharger Anniversary edition campaign will start next week, a campaign that span 3 seasons (Spring, Summer and Fall). First to be launched will be Accerl, a Hopper repaint version.
6. Extremely Small Transformers series Special Edition will be released in June exclusively to Convenient stores (to be determined). 6 regular with 2 chases will be the lineup made up of previous releases and a new mold, Hot Rod.
Dengeki Hobby:
1. Binaltech Tracks featuring Chevrolet Corvette prototype is shown, color will be reveal in future issues. And next month, a new member wil be introduced.
2. Robot Masters, a new line by Takara, will be release in July. Figures from this line will focus on articulation at affordable low price, This line will also be of standard scale and will cover characters from various series. Series 1 will contain 10 characters including G1 Optimus Prime (height of kit at 130mm - 13cm, which is not very big)
3. New pictures of Pla-Kit Collection: Model Kits Transformers , Grand Convoy (with tranform/combine features and pellet shooting gimmick) was featured, Expected to release early June.
4. Worthy to report here is this issue of Dengeki Hobby comes with a free full color PVC figure, Lacus Clyne, from Gundam Seed. A really nice and well made freebie for a content riched magazine, place your order here, highly recommended!!
Hobby Japan:
1. SD-12 Dinobot (Mid May), SD-13 Cosmos Type Shadowhawk (Mid May) and SD-14 Laserwave (Late May). Laserwave will have electronic gimmicks and KT Figure Collection, Transformers.
Takara Reissue #13 Targetmaster Hot Rodimus confirmed released.
Superlink episode 16, "Target: Unicron!" goes on air today. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode. We will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
TFW2005.com
Transfandom.com
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series. As always, any TF sites who wish to host the clips, please let us know.
Hasbro official Transformers site has some new pictures of upcoming releases, go here for original news or directly to the pictures below.
1. Universe Air Raid: Robot, Jet
2. Universe Wind Sheer: Robot, Jet
Superlink Landmine and Snowstorm have been spotted in some stores, all stores should have all three (including Irontread) by 28 Apr as well as Takara reissue Targetmaster Hot Rod.
Superlink episode 15, "Rodimus Convoy, Friend or Foe??" goes on air today. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode. We will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
TFW2005.com
Transfandom.com
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series. As always, any TF sites who wish to host the clips, please let us know.
Hasbro official Transformers site has some new pictures of upcoming releases, go here for original news or directly to the pictures below.
1. Universe Soundwave: Robot, Vehicle. ETR: Fall 2004
2. Universe Space Case: Robot, Jet. ETR: Fall 2004
Toys'R'Us Japan has listed the Superlink DVD vol. 1 for preorder with a picture of the cover. Unlike Micron Legend DVD series, Superlink DVD will not come with exclusive figure or comic, however, it will include a token to enter a lucky draw for a limited color edition, Battle version Kicker. And also another chance to enter a lucky draw for prizes undisclosed at this time for those who purchase all the volumes of the series.
Go here for the listing.
Superlink episode 14, "Activating Energon Grid" goes on air today. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode. We will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
TFW2005.com
Transfandom.com
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series. As always, any TF sites who wish to host the clips, please let us know.
Weekly "Protoform" report: Do not go to the links if you do not wish to be spoiled.
Energon Landmine: Universe Repaint(?), from 2005boards. Credt to: 2005Boards and 52Toys.
Universe Blurr : Repaint(?), from 2005boards. Credt to: 2005Boards and 52Toys.
Alternator Silverstreak: in package from 2005boards. Credt to: 2005Boards and 52Toys.
Energon Slugslinger: from 2005boards. Credt to: 2005Boards
Energon Bulkhead: In package from 2005boards. Credt to: 2005Boards
Energon Omega Supreme: from ebay. Credt to: 2005Boards
Great Toys have gotten hold of Takara lastest dealer's catalogue and scanned some pictures of upcoming Binaltech and Superlink releases, Windsaber and other lineup. The pictures contained spoilers to new releases so don't go to the link if you do not wish to be spoiled.
Catalogue pictures 1 (3 pages) Credt to: Great Toys, Thanks to TFW2005 and Transfandom for the heads up.
Superlink episode 13, "Target: Kicker" goes on air today. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode. We will be providing clip links for the low-res versions here, for both high res and low res, please go to anyone of these,
TFW2005.com
Trandfandom.com
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series. As always, any TF sites who wish to host the clips, please let us know.
Weekly "Protoform" report: Do not go to the links if you do not wish to be spoiled.
Energon Sharktikon: Final product, from 2005boards. and detail gallery on 52Toys. Credt to: 2005Boards and 52Toys.
This may not be a news item but the team at FantoFan were so impressed with the new Kicker figure we felt we need to report it here. We have put up a new gallery of Kicker, a very well done figure from the 2004 series Microman mold. Hope everyone would enjoy the pictures and be inspire to pick one up. Go here for gallery.
Yesterday we reported the news on TV Magazine Black Galvatron and got quite a number of inquiries asking if it's an April Fool joke. We can assure you that "unfortunately for completist collectors", it's TRUE!! There will be a lucky draw hold by TV Magazine and there will be 50 of these Superlink Black Galvatron to be given away. In fact, according to Autobase Aichi, Black Galvatron was also part of a lucky draw grand prize held by Tobu Departmental store that started last week, although Autobase Aichi did mentioned that the draw has now been closed. Credt to Autobase Aichi
Latest issue of HyperHobby released today and as always loaded with tons of Hobbies/toys news. Here are some of them...
1. Superlink Snowstorm, Irontread and Landmine will be releasing end of April, 28 Apr.
2. Toys R Us Japan will be holding another giveaway campaign from end of April, known as "Superlink Windcharger Anniversary edition complete campaign", Windcharger is a repaint of Superlink Cliffjumper, the minicons combiner. Shown is one of the 3 to be givenaway with any purchase of 2000 Yen and above of Superlink toys will be "Accel" (as in Accelerate or Axel), which is a repaint of Superlink Hopper.
3. Last volume of Micron Legend DVD, vol. 13, will be release on 28 Apr. With the last chapter of the well plotted manga, and of course the last member of Hazard team, Quench. You can catch all the chapters up to 12 of the manga here and see the detail shots of the latest minicon released, Impulser, here.
Other reports include USA edition MP Optimus Prime, Energon Megatron, Universe Skyquake, Universe Skywarp and others which have been previously covered. As always you are encouraged to pick up a copy of this popular title (from FantoFan).
It seems like Lucky Draw exclusive Transformers continue to spin out of control in Japan. In today's release of TV Magazine, we find yet another exclusive repaint lucky draw Transformer to be given away and it is Superlink Black Galvatron. Only 50 of these will be the prize, winners will be informed a few months later by the magazine.
Both TV-Magazine and TV-Boy featured a new ad on new Superlink toys for April release.
We are offering to take orders for these 2 kids-oriented titles, TV-Magazine and TV-Boy. Order
e-Hobby has listed another new item for preorder with new picture.
Universe 18 USA edition: Nemisis Strika. color scheme in the picture suggested it is a prototype. expected to ship end of July.
Micron Legend DVD Vol. 12 was released today, with exclusive minicon, Impulser of Hazard Team. As usual, we will be putting up the translated version of Chapter 12 and Detail gallery of Impusler soon. As the story build up towards it's climatic conclusion in Chapter 13, chapter 12 gave us a special cameo appearance of a G1 classic character.... a Dinobot.....check back tomorrow for the full manga.
27 Mar 2004:
Extremely Small Transformers series 2 is now in stores, series 2 have 6 regular types and 2 chases. We will be listing some loose figures from this series on for sale page soon. Some pictures here, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
New Galleries of all the exclusive weapons have been added, all the latest store exclusive energy axes, TV Magazine TF fan club exclusive energy weapons set.
TFClub has put up some package pictures of upcoming releases, Offshoot, Tow-Line, Downshift and Bulkhead here. Credt to TFCLub
TFans.com has reported another new Takara lucky draw to take place this summer. With the grand prize, 20 Gold Masterpiece Convoy. Picture shown the items points that qualified for entering the draw, on it there are some new previously unreported items, Extremely Small Transformers Special Edition and Micron Booster Version 2. We will continue to report this when we receive more info. Credt to TFans.com
26 Mar 2004:
Superlink episode 12, "Crisis in Jungle City " goes on air today. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode.
TFW2005.com
Trandfandom.com
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series. As always, any TF sites who wish to host the clips, please let us know.
TV Magazine Transformers Fanclub has began to ship their first batch of membership set, joining the fan club will give you one "hologram" changing member card and 2 exclusive color Energy weapons, Clear Deep Blue Energy Spear and Clear Green Energy Axe.
F or those that have ordered this with us, we will be sending you updates of your set as soon as we recieved them, you do not need to contact us. The first batch is for those who placed order during February, more expected to arrive in future batches. A special gallery will be featured on this set, to be up over the weekend. Meanwhile preview picture here and official Takara site here.
Hasbro official Transformers site has some new pictures of upcoming releases, go here for original news or directly to the pictures below. special thanks to TFW2005 for linking the large images.
1. Energon Shockblast: Robot, Vehicle, Weapon mode(?). ETR: Summer 2004
24 Mar 2004:
Only last week we have the release of new Superlink figures, Rodimus Convoy, Red Alert and Command Jaguar Desert type. Today, we were "hit" with even more releases in Japan, we got package pictures to prove it...
Binaltech Streak/Silverstreak, Binaltech Hound.
Superlink Grand Convoy, Signal Flare, Kicker, Kicker/SL Grand Convoy anniversary set.
addtional note: Besides the difference of having chrome parts on Kicker between the Anniversary set and the single ones, the anniversary set also comes with a Kicker tech spec card and a fold out brochure that explains the history of Japan Transformers and Microman. See sample shots 1, 2.
They are all officially out in Japan. We will be posting galleries for some of these as soon as they are ready (and after we recover from this huge release).
eHobby has shipped out their exclusive collector's edition, Dimension exploration researchers Generation One GOBOTS. See package picture here.
Bookstores have stocked up their supply of Transformers Generations Deluxe now, you can order this "power-up" reference guide with us, at 2 price points, US$29 or US$24, excluding shipping. Place order.
Latest issue of Figure King released today with news on Transformers. (and as always, you can order a copy of this popular title from FantoFan)
New Superlink lineup: SC-15 Landmine, SD 10 Snowstorm (Reformatted Sandstorm), SD-11 Irontread (Reformatted Ironhide). All to be release end of April.
Takara reissue collection vol. 13 Targetmaster Hot Rod will be release end of April.
Transformers Station Exclusive Universe USA edition Skywarp will be release in mid April.
Toys R Us Japan will be exclusively releasing Energon Megatron, known as USA Edition Galvatron, on 28 Apr.
Toys R Us Japan and eHobby will also be exclusively releasing the USA edition Masterpiece Optimus Prime, who will be the Hasbro version, that have the short stacks and some battle damage paint job.
Other than that, the report on Transformers Generation Deluxe, TF Characters Archive, CD set: TF History of Music 1984-1990, Transformers Zone DVD and Micron Legend DVD Vol. 13 (final volume) were also covered.Latest issue of Hobby Japan and Dengeki Hobby out today. Order your copies here.
In this issue of Dengeki Hobby, there are some detail shots on the newly released Binaltech Streak and Binaltech Hound. Also on the article is the soon to be release new line, Transformers model kits, expected to come out in May and at a cheap price of US$7. It was further reported the kit will have pellet shooting features and multiple articulation.
23 Mar 2004:
e-Hobby has listed some new items for preorder with new pictures.
Universe 15 USA edition: Magna Stampede and Stockade with minicons, Prowl and Terradive.
Universe 16 USA edition: Fireflight with minicons, Firebot and Thunderwing
Universe 17 USA edition: Autobot Twirl with minicons, Gunbarrel and Makeshift.
K-T Figure Collection Transformers
Transformers History Collection (Bottlecap figures)
19 Mar 2004:
Superlink episode 11, "A Diminutive Universe" goes on air today. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode.
TFW2005.com
Trandfandom.com
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series. As always, any TF sites who wish to host the clips, please let us know.
Anime Fair 2004, to be held from 25 Mar to 28 Mar, will be previewing "Beast Wars Returns" (Beast Machines) at the Takara Mobile Entertainment booth. Some original event goods have also been planned to be given away in lucky draw. As reported way back last year, Beast Wars Returns is one of the titles Takarand will be airing through the new service, Mobile Broadcasting, expected to go live this July. This news was also reported on Takara Transformers site.
Weekly "Protoform" report: Do not go to the links if you do not wish to be spoiled.
Energon Offshot: Signal Flare repaint: from the 2005boards. and TFCLub. Credt to: 2005Boards and TFCLub.
Alternator Tracks: from TFClub. Credt to: TFCLub.
Universe Fireflight prototype: from the 2005boards. Credt to: 2005Boards
Universe "Battle in a Box" Ransack: eBay auction, Cosmicrust and 2005boards .(Same pictures for all links) Credt to: 2005Boards & Cosmicrust
Universe(?) Big Convoy (prototype) & Binaltech (?) Sunstreaker Prototypes: from the 2005boards. Credt to: 2005Boards
Even More Universe lineup: from TFCLub. Credt to: TFCLub
18 Mar 2004:
Continue to report from Yesterday's news, Rodimus Convoy, Red Alert and Command Jaguar Desert Type are now in stores. STD Grand Convoy (or SL Grand Convoy) are not released and will be expected to be released next week, along with Signal Flare, Kicker and the Anniversary set (as well as the Binaltech Hound and Silverstreak). But one of the main attraction for this wave is the campaign for a new series of Store Exclusive Energy Weapons. We are proud to bring you some more detail shots of the weapons, more pictures will be added later.
Lightning Yellow Energy Spear & Rodeo Magenta Energy Spear
Violet Cluster Energy Axe
17 Mar 2004:
Although tomorrow will be the official release of a new wave of Superlink toys, some stores have already filled up their shelves with figures from this new wave. We have confirmed the release of Rodimus Convoy, Red Alert and Command Jaguar Desert type. With this wave the inserted catalogue has also been renewed, we have scanned it here for your viewing pleasure. Tomorrow we will begin to put up more detail shots, for now we will leave you with these...
Preview 1
Preview 2
Preview 3
Catalogue issue 2 Front and back cover, pg 1-2, pg 3-4, pg 5-6, pg 7-8, pg 9-10, pg 11-12, pg 13-14.
15 Mar 2004:
Takara Superlink site has updated their site with a host of new pictures. Although it contains all the news we have previously reported before, they do have some new pictures to go with it.
TV Magazine Transformers Fan Club membership with exclusive energy weapons.
Superlink Anniversary set featuring Kicker and STD Grand Convoy
Store Exclusive Energy Weapons
Double Convoy Campaign
Takara Transformers site has also updated their site with latest and upcoming releases on toyline, publications and media (CD).
13 Mar 2004:
Transformers Characters Archive is in stores now, this special edition collect all the characters that appeared in all the TV series and Manga from the G1 (1985) era up to G2 (1995). 128 pages of color with detail character intro and series background as well as illustrations of LD/DVD covers produced by various Japan artists over the years. We are currently taking orders for any fan who is interested to obtain a copy, each copy at US$12 (excluding shipping).
Below is some sample pages from this "content-rich" volume.
Cover,
illustration collection 1,
illustration collection 2,
Characters profile (Classic G1),
Character profile (even supporting characters from the series),
Background intro (Battle Stars era),
Character profile (Battle Stars era).
12 Mar 2004:
Superlink episode 10, "Energon Tower, Deploy! " goes on air today. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode.
TFW2005.com
Trandfandom.com
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series. As always, any TF sites who wish to host the clips, please let us know.
Hasbro official Transformers site has some new pictures of upcoming releases, go here for original news or directly to the pictures below. special thanks to TFW2005 for linking the large images.
1. Alternator Tracks: Robot, Vehicle. ETR: Summer 2004
2. Alternator Dead End: Robot Vehicle. ETR: Summer 2004
TFW2005.com has posted pictures of Universe Defensor in package form. Universe Defensor is a repaint of the Micromaster Sixturbo. You can see the original news and pictures here.
Weekly "Protoform" report: Do not go to the links if you do not wish to be spoiled.
Energon Tow-Line and Downshift(?) : from the 2005boards. More pictures here on TFCLub. Credt to: 2005Boards and TFCLub.
Energon Bulkhead : from ebay auction. More pictures here on TFCLub. Credt to: 2005Boards and TFCLub.
Universe Nemisis Strika: from TFCLub. Credt to: TFCLub.
5 Mar 2004:
Superlink episode 9, "Battle at Astro-City" goes on air today. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode.
TFW2005.com
Trandfandom.com
Thank you all for supporting and promoting this exciting series.
Hasbro official Transformers site has some new pictures of upcoming releases, go here for original news or directly to the pictures below. special thanks to TFW2005 for linking the large images.
1. Energon: Slugslinger, Robot, Vehicle. ETR: Summer 2004
Weekly "Protoform" report: Do not go to the links if you do not wish to be spoiled.
Energon Insecticon prototype: Gallery from CosmicRust, Credt to: Cosmicrust.com
Unamed Alternator/Binaltech prototype: Sunstreaker(?) from the 2005boards and TFCLub, more gallery here. Credt to: 2005Boards and TFClub.
1 Mar 2004:
It's the first of the month again and as always, we have the release of some new magazines, HyperHobby, TV-Magazine and TV-Boy. You can always order them from here.
Latest issue of HyperHobby contained basically the same toys news previously reported, however they have some addtional updates.
1. Previously we reported that Kicker, the action figure from the Anniversary set (with STD Grand Convoy) will have some color different from the single pack version, Hyper Hobby has reported that the Anniversary set version will have Chrome parts for the chest plate and helmet, including the Energon saber and Destron Sword. This set will include a pin-up and should be out in stores on 25 Mar.
2. Some more combinations shots of Superlink ability by the Autobots. As there are currently 7 Superlink figures slated to be or have been released in Japan, you can have 49 different combinations if you collect them all (2 each).
3. HyperHobby clarified that the orange clear weapons of Command Jaguar Desert Type will be change to clear yellow.
4. Other TF related news include somemore detail shots of the upcoming Binaltech Hound and Binaltech Streak, USA edtition Energon Ultra Magnus, previously reported Double Convoy campaign and the store exclusive energy weapons.Both TV-Magazine and TV-Boy featured a new ad on new Superlink toys, Rodimus Convoy, Red Alert, Signal Flare and Kicker. Single packed version seems to come with Energon Saber only.
Micron Legend Yearbook 2003 confirmed released in stores, order from FantoFan at US$29 (US$24 if without insert postcards/lucky draw token).
Chapter 11 of Micron Legend DVD exclusive comic, Linkage, is now translated and can be read here. Full Gallery of Kingbolt will be up tomorrow.
27 Feb 2004:
Micron Legend DVD vol. 11 with Kingbolt, from Hazard team, was out today. As always, we will put up the translated version of the latest chapter as well as the detail gallery of Kingbolt. You can see the first 2 pages of chapter 11 here, check back later for the rest of the chapter and the full Kingbolt gallery.
SD-08 Shadowhawk and SC-09 Cliffjumper (Energon Perceptor) were spotted in stores today, SC-07 Galvatron should be out too although FantoFan team has yet to see one yet. We will provide an update once we confirm the release. You can see some detail package shots of Shadowhawk here and here.
Micron Legend Year Book 2003 will be out on 28 Feb, FantoFan is taking orders for this title at US$29 each, and if you don't mind a copy without inserted postcard (and the small token on one little corner of the dustcover), we will even charge at a lower price, US$24!
Superlink episode 8, "Nightscream, the Mystery Assassin" goes on air today. As before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode.
TFW2005.com
Trandfandom.com
Hasbro official Transformers site has some new pictures of upcoming releases, go here for original news or directly to the pictures below. special thanks to TFW2005 for linking the large images.
1. Universe: Fireflight, Robot, Vehicle. ETR: Summer 2004
2. Universe: Minicon Firebot, comes with Fireflight, Robot, Vehicle. ETR: Summer 2004
3. Universe: Minicon Thunderwing, comes with Fireflight, Robot, Vehicle. ETR: Summer 2004
4. Universe: Nemisis Strika, Robot, Vehicle. ETR: Summer 2004
Weekly "Protoform" report: Do not go to the links if you do not wish to be spoiled.
Energon Sharkticon prototype: eBay auction :Credt to: 2005Boards for the source
Superlink Command Jaguar Desert type: Package Credt to: 2005Boards for the source
24 Feb 2004:
Latest issue of Figure King was officially released today, as always bringing to collectors latest news on major toylines including Transformers. Without further delay, here are the reports, (and as always, you can order a copy of this popular title from FantoFan)
1. Same as previous reports, March will see the release of Rodimus Convoy, Red Alert (Energon Prowl), STD Grand Convoy, Signal Flare, Command Jaguar Desert type and Kicker (single packed and Anniversary set). Kicker to have color variations between the single pack and anniversary set. Like Grand Convoy leading the Team Convoy in the TV series, Rodimus Convoy was said to lead Team Rodimus (members undisclosed).
2. Ito-Yokado will exclusively be releasing the USA edition Energon Ultra Magnus (repaint of Armada Overload) in end of March.
3. W-Convoy campaign (Double-Convoy Campaign )will be held to commemorate Transfomers 20th Anniversay. Campaign involves using those "robot points" on Superlink toyline and entering a lucky draw. Prizes include;
W-Convoy prize: Gold Chrome STD Grand Convoy & Silver chrome Rodimus Convoy set - 20 winners
Superlink prize: Wing Saber, new Autobot warrior scheduled to be release in Summer - 50 winners
Special prepaid gift voucher will be given to 430 of those who did not win any of the above.
Details on this campaign will be featured at designated Transformers retail stores.
4. More store Exclusive Energon Weapons will be given away in March with purchase of certain Superlink items.
Lighting Yellow edition Energy Spear Toys R Us Japan Mid March~ Rodimus Convoy Rodeo-Magenta edition Energy Spear Ito-Yokado Mid March~ Rodimus Convoy or Red Alert Cluster-Violet edition Energy Axe Jusco End March~ Rodimus Convoy, Red Alert or STD Grand Convoy Natural Green edition Energy Axe Hello-Mac Undetermined yet Any Superlink toyline
5. Some detail/comparison shots on upcoming Binaltech line, Hound and Silverstreak were shown.
6. Micron Legend DVD vol. 12 with exclusive minicon, Impulser, of Hazard Team will be release on 31 Mar.
7. More new books on Transformers, Transformers Generations Deluxe will be out on 22 Mar., another title, Transformers Character Archive, will be out 13 Mar, this book will feature 351 characters from the G1 era, concentrating on the TV series and illustrations. Finally a CD collection titled "Transformers History of Music 1984~1990" will be released on 31 Mar that will collect all the songs and BGM from the TV series (up to Victory), it will also includes op theme from the original english version, this set has a rather steep price tag at 10000 Yen.
23 Feb 2004:
Latest issue of Dengeki Hobby was found in some stores today, and in the upcoming releases section, it reported some definite release dates of Superlink toys in March.
Expected to release mid Mar : SC-10 Rodimus Convoy, SC-11 Red Alert (18 Mar)
Expected to release end Mar : SC-12 Signal Flare, SC-13 STD Grand Convoy, SC-14 Kicker.
Order your copy of this title here.
22 Feb 2004:
Our Japan team just came back from a week's break to bring you some latest news from Japan.
Wonder Festival 2004 Winter was held in Tokyo today, Takara had some display for the upcoming Transformer lineup on Binaltech Sliverstreak (Streak), Binaltech Hound, Extremely Small Transformers wave 2 and the new line KT (Kaiyodoo-Takara) Figure Collection Transformers. Go here for some event pictures.
[Update: Aichi Autobase also had a page up on the event with pictures, check them out too.]From the same event, Transformers Micron Legend Year Book 2003 was pre-released. In this one volume, you get all the episode sypnosis, character design and toy pictures including those exclusives items.
1. even the yet to be release DVD exclusives Minicons, "Impulser" & Quench, of the Hazard team.
2. There is even a page featuring interview with Mr. A. Archer (aka "Orson" among some fans), translated in Japanese.
3. The final surprise in this book is the mail in lucky draw prize for a limited edition "Shining Unicron", from the scene in the TV series where all the minicons combine into during the final battle, only 10 of this limited edition Unicron will be given away from the draw. The Year Book (US$29) is expected to be release soon within this 2 weeks, we would be glad to take orders for all fans who are interested in one.Also from the event, latest issue of Hobby Japan was pre-released and in it was a surprise 6 page article on Transformers Superlink, with some very nice detail pictures on some upcoming releases.
Check out some scans below and you can order a copy of the magazine through us.
1. Transformers 2004
2. SC-10 Rodimus Convoy
3. SC-13 SL Grand Convoy, SC-11 Red Alert & SC-09 Cliffjumper
4. Landmine (picture Energon version, Superlink version expected small variations) & SC-12 Signal Flare
5. SD-07 GalvatronThe new revised edition of Transformers Generation will be released on 22 Mar. Now known as Transformers Generation Deluxe, will have 18 addtional pages with 2700 pictures/illustrations and as before, will have a mail in lucky draw for a limited edition Primus a repaint of Rodimus Prime. This book, like the previous edition, is a must have for all Transformers fans.
8 Feb 2004:
Delta from Reprolabels.com has let FantoFan know that they now have insignia stickers for the smallest Transformers line. With this, you could customize all your extra Smallest Transformers and enhance them for better finish. Go here for details.
7 Feb 2004:
e-Hobby has added a new listing for pre-order from the Universe line, TF USA Universe #14 Skydive, the picture seems to shows that it is more than a repaint from the Beast Machine release, it also includes some remold. Go here for the listing and picture.
e-Hobby has also changed character name of the listing Universe #13 from Starscream to King Atlas, which is now consistent with the original Universe report of this Skyquake repaint.
6 Feb 2004:
Superlink episode 5 has aired today, as before we have worked with several sites to bring you some highlights from the episode.
TFW2005.com
Trandfandom.com
AllSpark.com
TFW2005.com has posted a news with pictures on Energon Arcee and Energon Insecticon in package, go here for news and pictures. Credt to: TFW2005
Weekly "Protoform" report: Do not go to the links if you do not wish to be spoiled.
Energon Omega Supreme: not the toy but scans of the upcoming releases description for retailers 1, 2, 3, 4:Credt to: 2005Boards for the source
Universe Decepticon unnamed figure: Armada Sideswipe repaint. ebay auction Credit: Thanks to Cosmicrust for the heads up.
3 Feb 2004:
e-Hobby has listed a new item, Micron Legend Yearbook 2003, for order with a shipping date in early Feburary. This book is suppose to contain everything that is related to Micron Legend/Armada, from both the anime series and the toyline including character designs/profiles and the limited edition toys. This item is not an e-Hobby exclusive therefore is expected to be available in most bookstores in February, however, Aichi Autobase, who first reported this news, mentioned that the homepage of the publisher did not list this book or the date of release. We will continue to report when the book has been released. Go here for e-Hobby listing. Credit: Thanks to Aichi Autobase for the heads up.
2 Feb 2004:
The latest issue of TV-Magazine (Terebi-Magazin) and TV-Boy (Terebi-Kun) are out in stores. And in both of them we have more official pictures of Superlink Galvatron, from the official advertisment. You can see it here. For those interested in ordering a copy, go here. In the renew Transformers fan club organized by TV-Magazine, it was mentioned that new members that joined the club will get a Superlink changing card and 2 TV-Magazine exclusive clear weapons, while the monochrome color on the article did not show if the clear weapons are having a different color as the regular ones or the recently store exclusive ones, it did show that the 2 weapons are Energon Axe and Energon Spear, see partial scan here.
TFW2005.com has posted a news with pictures on Universe Ramjet, a repaint of Armada Skywarp, Universe Ramjet also comes with Air Military minicon team, go here for news and pictures. Credt to: TFW2005
1 Feb 2004:
e-Hobby has listed 2 new items from Universe line for preorder. Universe #12 Dinobot Triceradon and Universe #13 Starscream (also known as Universe King Atlas on some packages, we have yet to determine if it is a difference in the US version and E-Hobby version). They are expected to ship in April and May respectively.
Latest issue of Hyper Hobby was released today, with some new updates on Transformers Superlink series,
1. New repaint of Terrorcon Command Jaguar (Energon Ravage) as Command Jaguar Desert type, comes with orange clear energy rifle instead of green. To be release in March.
2. A picture of Superlink Galvatron (Energon Megatron) with his minions, Shadowhawk and Jaguar drones. This might provide another reference for the size difference rumor on Superlink and Energon versions. Although the article did not specific that the Galvatron in the picture is the Energon version or the Superlink version.
3. A detail report on Superlink Cliffjumper (Energon Perceptor) was also featured, the report stated that the picture featured is a US version (Energon version) and Superlink version is expected to have some paint scheme differences (shoulders and some other parts).
4. A picture of Kicker, based on the 2003 mold from Takara's other popular line, Microman. The single figure package will contain not only the Transformers logo but as well as Microman logo, denoting 20th anniversary of Transformers as well as 30th anniversary of Microman. Expected to release end of March, more info on the special giftset in the next issue, but it was hinted that there might be some difference in the paint schemes as well as accessories.
5. Some pictures from the Konami/Takara Press Release. And preview of Rodimus report in the next issue, (one might spot more new upcoming line as well as the packaging for Kicker).
More pictures on Shadowhawk, Extremely Small Transformers series 2 and many other toys in the issue, order your copy here.
Takara Collection vol. 12 Minibots are out in stores. Bumblebee comes with show accurate face.
30 Jan 2004:
Superlink episode 4 has aired today, another action packed episode, we have worked with several sites to bring some highlights from the episode. Again the team here at FantoFan would like to extend our thanks to all the sites that helped to bring these exciting highlights to the fandom.
TFW2005.com
Trandfandom.com
AllSpark.com
Weekly "Protoform" report: with occasional test shots and prototype pictures coming out, we thought it might be convenient to consolidate them into a weekly report. Do not go to the links if you do not wish to be spoiled.
Energon Cliffjumper: Credt to: TFClub
Unnamed Energon Helicopter: Credt to: TFClub
Energon Arcee: Credt to: 2005Boards for the source
Binaltech BT-03 Silverstreak: Credt to: TFClub
29 Jan 2004:
27 Jan 2004:
Micron Legend DVD vol. 10 has been released, includes the new chapter of Linkage manga and an exclusive Micron, Sunburn of Aqua Raider team. Translated version of the new chapter can be found here (more pages to be added soon) and detail shots of Sunburn will be up right after that. Enjoy & Stay-tuned...
e-Hobby has shipped their exclusive Prototype color Astrotrain, comes with an exclusive spec card.
TFormers.com has a put up a news with a picture of the latest issue of Toyfare, which feature a never seen before Energon Transformer, Shockblast. Go here to see the full details.Credt to: TFormers.com
24 Jan 2004:
Latest issue of Figure King was out today, in it are some new information on Transformers.
1. With Micron Legend vol.10 out in a few days, it also completes the Aqua Raider team. Now with vol.11, comes a new micron team repaint, and this last DVD exclsuive micron team is the repaint of Emergency Team, Hazard Team, and vol.11 comes with KingBolt (closest localization) a repaint of Prowl.
2. The chase of the upcoming Extremely Small Transformers series 2 has been confirmed to be Bluestreak/Silverstreak. Pic here.
3. As reported previously, Superlink SD-07 Galvatron will be release late Feb. But there is an interesting point made, the picture featured was emphasized that it is a prototype, and because of final adjustment on the gimmicks are still underway, the vehicle mode could not be shown. Although like Dengiki Hobby, it did mentioned sound and light up effects are plan to be included.
4. Closeup picture of SD-08 Shadowhawk and SC-09 Cliffjumper (Hopper as the bike, Charge as the buggy and Runway as the Hovercraft).
5. Other report includes Takara reissue vol.12 Minibot Team will be release end of Jan. Order your copy of this latest issue here.
TFW2005.com has posted an interesting news on the upcoming Energon Megatron, in that Hasbro version will be larger than his Japanese counterpart, Superlink Galvatron. And the difference in size would be as high as 20%, this could very mean that the Superlink version would be one with a different mold as the Energon version, with a lower price point and perhaps less (or none) sound and light gimmicks. Go here for the full news piece (or the discussion thread here). Credt to: TFW2005
An update on the report from Figure King, it was stated that the sound gimmick would be in the small tank with Superlink Galvatron, if sound effects is still in the smaller Takara version, can the electronics fit into the even smaller tank now? I guess we will confirm this when Superlink Galvatron release in Feburary.
Rakuten: Be-J Web shop has posted pictures from the Takara-Tomy Joint Business Talk Meeting on 15 Jan, a collection of a lot of new stuff that were reported previously on Transformers. Go here for the full gallery or on the links below for direct access. Credt to: Rakuten:Be-J & Thanks to Transfandom for the heads up.
1. Binaltech Hound: 1, 2
2. Binaltech Streak: 1
3. Superlink Grand Convoy model kit: New PraKit (short for Plastic kits) series: 1, 2, 3
4. KT (Kaiyodoo - Takara) Figure Collection: Transformers: 1
5. Transformers History collection and KT Figure Collection: 1
6. Takara reissue vol. 13 Targetmaster HotRod: 1
23 Jan 2004:
Superlink epsiode 3, "Ambush of Megazarak", aired today, another intense episode. Look out for some highlights on this episode on some of the sites soon. Some screenshots here...[Spoiler warning]
1,2. Desert City last stand
3. Convoy vs Shockwave
4. Megazarak
5. Official Member of Team Convoy.
Micron Booster ver.1 detail shots can be found here.
e-Hobby has listed the next Takara reissue, #13 Targetmaster Hotrod (HotRodimus), for preorder. Picture and description can be found here.
TFW2005 has pictures of Energon Mirage (Decepticon) in package. Go here for the news. Credt to: TFW2005 & TFClub for the source.
Weekly "Protoform" report: with occasional test shots and prototype pictures coming out, we thought it might be convenient to consolidate them into a weekly report. Do not go further if you do not wish to be spoiled.
Unnamed Energon Helicopter and "Buggy" test shots: Credt to: TFClub & Thanks to TFW2005 for the heads up.
Alternator Tracks(?) Credt to: TFClub & Thanks to TFW2005 for the heads up.
Alternator Tracks(?) on ebay here.
22 Jan 2004:
Micron Booster ver.1 is now in stores. As reported before there are 12 minicons in this series, all repaint of Corona Sparkplug, Adventure minicon team, Sea minicon team and Energon Saber from the Superlink series. The team here has confirmed (so far) that a case of 12 (in version 0, a case has 24) should give a full set, ie. all the 12 figures. For those who wanted or had ordered from us, please send us a mail to confirm your orders. A full set is US$42. Detail pictures will be uploaded soon.
Latest issue of Dengeki Hobby and Hobby Japan have been released. As usual packed with tons of new pictures and news on upcoming releases from various genres. On Transformers, there are nothing new to what we have already reported before, some additonal information are;
1. Scheduled to be release end of Feb are Superlink SD-07Galvatron (E-Megatron), SD-08 Shadowhawk (Divebomb) and SC-09 Cliffjumper (E-Perceptor).
2. Also a confirmation that Extremely Small Transformers will be release end of March.
3. 28 Jan will see the release of Micron Legend DVD vol.10 with exclusive minicon, Sunburn of Aqua Raider Team.
Hobby Japan and Dengeki Hobby can be order from here. Now with new LOW prices!!
21 Jan 2004:
Kabaya Superlink Jizsaw Puzzle has been released. 15 pieces jizsaw puzzle at 180mm by 120mm, 10 types in all, each one comes with front and back designs, so you have actually 20 different designs (see picture and list below). We are offering this item to those interested, US$2 loose (you may choose the type you wanted) or the complete set (10) at US$15. Go here to see other Transformers item for sale or place order here.
List of 10 Designs as follows, picture,
1. Grand Convoy type A
2. Grand Convoy type B
3. Grand Convoy Supermode type A
4. Grand Convoy Supermode type B
5. Skyfire
6. Roadbuster
7. Hotshot
8. Inferno
9. Superlink Hotshot
10. Superlink Inferno
One of the rarest item has came up in Yahoo Japan auction, a Giant Sized Micron Legend Convoy Statue. This was one of the three ultimate prizes for a lucky draw held by Takara sometime last year. Weights about 20kg and stands about 1.2m, this could be the holy grail to some hardcore collectors, see the auction and pictures here.
Hasbro official Transformers site has some new pictures of 2004 releases, go here for original news or directly to the pictures below. special thanks to TFW2005 for linking the large images.
1. Energon: Tow-Line, Robot, Vehicle. ETR: Summer 2004
2. Energon: Downshift, Robot, Vehicle. ETR: Summer 2004
TFW2005 has put up a gallery on Universe Sunstorm with Street Action Minicon Team repaint. Go here for the detail shots.Credt to: TFW2005
TNI has a gallery on Palisades Toys Optimus Prime 12" Polystone Statue. Go here for the details. Credt to: TNI
17 Jan 2004:
From bottlecap to jizsaw puzzles, trading cards to PVC figures, Transformers has expanded into more than one type of genres in terms collection. And now, it seems the latest achievement is into desktop dioramas, this line has been very popular in Japan in the recent years, with very detail crafting and skilled paint job, desktop dioramas covers a wide range of themes and characters, it appears in April, Transformers will also be joining this line too, picture is taken from Yahoo Japan listing, it stated there will be 5 types. We will continue to bring any updates on this.
Fixed and relinked the new gallery: Binaltech featuring Mononofu, Superlink Store exclusive energy weapons and Superlink Nightscream.
16 Jan 2004:
Episode 2 of Superlink goes on air today, some screenshots (1, 2, 3, 4). While FantoFan current bandwidth has prevented us from hosting more clips, the team has provided the highlights of this new epsiode to some of the sites listed previously, do check them out!! Again thanks to all sites for hosting them and bringing it to the fandom and for those sites who are interested in hosting the clips, please let us know, admin@fantofan.com.
[Update: TFW2005 has put up some links on this.]
Some new "fun-or-all" galleries has been added. Go to updated section below for more details.
Weekly "Protoform" report: with occasional test shots and prototype pictures coming out, we thought it might be convenient to consolidate them into a weekly report. Do not go further if you do not wish to be spoiled.
Unnamed Energon Autobot test shots: Credt to: TFClub
Universe "Ramjet" (Armada repaint): Robot mode, Jet mode. Credt to: CosmicRust
13 Jan 2004:
MiniStop, a convenience store chain in Japan has listed the upcoming Micron Booster Ver.1 on their online store. While no picture was featured, it does contain some new info, like the Energon Saber repaint is known as Blizzard Saber and the chase of this series, Corona, is the repaint version of Corona Sparkplug sold exclusively in the US. Thanks to Autobase Aichi for the headsup
11 Jan 2004:
Thanks to the support of some great sites to help us in hosting the clips, High-Res of Superlink OP, ED, next episode preview and 3 sample clips can now be found on the following links. We would like to thank everyone who came in and help FantoFan spread the good news on Superlink.
Transfandom - OP, ED, next episode preview and 3 sample clips. (WMV format)
CosmicRust - OP, ED, next episode preview and 3 sample clips. (WMV format)
The Vault - OP, next episode preview and sample clips 1, 2, 3. (DivX format)
TFW2005 - OP, ED, next episode preview and 3 sample clips. (WMV format) & Episode 1 (various)
Again thank you all for this.
In the North America International Auto Show, Mazda announced that one of their models, RX-8, will join the highly popular line of Binaltech/Alternator with Hasbro/Takara, check out their official site here. Although no toy pictures or release date has been featured yet, it does showed a great animation of this new Transformer (whose head mold looked very much like Jazz). Thanks to TFW2005 for the heads-up.
Yahoo Japan has a few auctions posted from a seller in Hong Kong on some upcoming Energon releases in packages.
Energon Snowcat & Energon Inferno
Energon Prowl
Energon Landmine
TFW2005 has a picture of upcoming Energon Rodimus in package. Credt to: TFW2005
10 Jan 2004:
Dear fans, due to the extreme popularity of Superlink clips posted only a few hours ago, this site is hitting the monthly bandwidth limit very fast!! Due to the sheer amount of traffic, we have no choice but to temporary take down those (high res) video clips for now. As soon as we find more mirror sites to host them, we will let you know. For any fan sites out there interested to host the files, please let us know, admin@fantofan.com, we will be glad to include your credits into them and FTP to you. We apologized for this inconvenience (but Thanks for the great reponses!) and we will keep updating the screenshots gallery.
9 Jan 2004:
This is it!! It's here!! The latest series, Transformers Superlink, was aired today. Check out some video clips and screen shots here. Same clips can also be found from TFW2005.
[Update: Added and updated more sample clips, enjoy!! Screenshots will be up later, check back often]
[Update 2: Part 1 of screenshots are up... a few interesting cameo appearances in the shots, see if you can spot them]
Over the past few days, there have been numerous pictures of upcoming releases, consolidated here in one report, be advised that these are not official pictures and do not click if you don't want to be spoiled. Thanks & Credt to: 52Toys.com, TFClub, TFW2005
Energon
Landmine - loose test shots
Perceptor - loose testshots
Signal Flare - loose testshots
Megatron - loose testshots
Cruellock - loose testshots
Divebomb - loose testshots
Insecticon - loose testshots
Demolishor - loose testshots and package pic
Universe
King Atlas - Package and loose detail shots
Sunstorm - package pic from Auction, Armada Thrust repaint.
Sunburn - Package and loose detail shots
Prowl - Package and loose detail shots
Skydive - In package
6 Jan 2004:
e-Hobby has started to ship Transformers Universe Depthcharge, Inferno and Ratchet, repaint of Beast Wars and Car Robot/RiD series.
2 Jan 2004:
1 Jan 2004:
The Team at FantoFan would like to wish all a Happy New Year and Thank you for supporting us in 2003, we will strive to improve this site in the days ahead. Welcome to 2004, the year of Superlink/Energon!!
