Generation 1 (G1) Toys Unleashed for Transformers 40th Anniversary

The Transformers 40th Anniversary is coming in 2024, and Hasbro has revealed the Generation 1 (G1) toys will be unleashed to their licensing partners. The company will be giving them 3D model files of the classic action figures to reissue original licensed products. The initiative, driven by original artwork, will be focused on classic and reimagined products. Casey Collins, President of Licensed Consumer Products at Hasbro, shared the following with Toy Book recently:

We will start the year by celebrating the landmark 40th anniversary of Transformers by providing our licensees with 3D files of the original G1 toys for the first time ever,” Collins says. “With this, our partners will be able to reissue original licensed products and reimagined innovations leveraging the authentic vintage artwork from the G1 toy line and Marvel comics. ​Pulling it all together, we’re digitally releasing the ‘80s animated TV series soundtrack with an exciting bonus track that taps into nostalgia and re-creates the excitement, tone, and pop culture moments of 1984.

See the rest of the story here, and further information at Toybook.com.

Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy “Earthrise” Official Trailer

“With the Allspark missing, and the Ark marooned in deep space, Optimus Prime and the surviving Autobots run a desperate race against time while they contend against an independent group of Transformers called the Mercenaries, as well as the wrath of a desperate Megatron. Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy – Earthrise, coming December 30, only on Netflix.”

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Music from the classic G1 series on YouTube

Portions of the classic G1 Transformers cartoon soundtrack have been released on YouTube as part of Hasbro’s Soundtrack Saturdays. They can be found on Hasbro’s official Tranformers YouTube channel. The soundtrack was released on vinyl a few years ago and features music by Robert J. Walsh, Johnny Douglas, Anne Bryant and Ford Kinder.

Interview with Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins, who will be appearing in the upcoming fifth Transformers live-action movie, had a few thoughts about a car chase scene in which he was involved.

“I had two American stunt drivers who were crazy,” he told Men’s Health magazine. “I had to sit in this kind of jet car. It was a low seat, hard to get into the damn thing. So they strap you in, you take a deep breath, here we go, and, ‘Action!’

“And then there are these helicopters flying low, which is scary, and you’re doing 80 miles through the Admiralty Arch (in London). Of course something could go wrong. You could get killed, I guess. But I come from the school of ‘just get on with it.'”

Read the remainder of the article here:  www.tv3.ie/xpose/article/entertainment-news/241177/Anthony-Hopkins-was-thrilled-by-scary-stunts-in-Transformers-The-Last-Knight

Transformers: Robots in Disguise season three trailer released

In 2017, Hasbro’s hit animated series, TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE will return to Cartoon Network for a third season.

Created by Hasbro Studios, the series focuses on Bumblebee as the leader of the Autobots as they seek to save the Earth from the Decepticons.

The season 3 theme is “Combiner Force” and the Autobots and Decepticons will take the battle between good and evil to new heights with the creation of Combiners – teams of Transformers who combine forces to create larger, more powerful bots. Bumblebee and the Autobot team must learn how to fight the Decepticons when combined with one another and truly work as one.

 

‘Transformers – The Movie’ Lands Special 30th Anniversary Edition Home Release

Transformers-the-Movie-1986-featureFrom CBR and Spinoff Online comes the news that the 1986 animated Transformers movie will be getting a 30th Anniversary Blu-Ray release.

“’Transformers – The Movie’ is a highly sought-after animated feature, boasting a large fan following and consumer interest.  On its 30th anniversary, we look forward to celebrating this film by bringing it to North America on Blu-ray for the first time.  Having worked closely with Hasbro Studios on top brands like animated series ‘Transformers Robots in Disguise’ ‘G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero,’ ‘Transformers Prime,’ ‘My Little Pony,’ ‘My Little Pony Equestria Girl’ movies and more, this is incredibly exciting and important news for us,” added Melissa Boag, Senior Vice President of Kids & Family Entertainment at Shout! Factory. “We look forward to bringing ‘Transformers – The Movie,’ featuring all-new HD transfer with stunning packaging and great extras to fans and on family home entertainment shelves.”

“Transformers – The Movie” arrives on Blu-ray and DVD on September 13. See Spinoff Online for the full article.

‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ Cryptic Promo Teases Big Reveal Next Week

optimus prime last knight copySpinoff Online reveals some advance marketing and hints for the upcoming fifth live-action Transformers film.

The cameras haven’t yet begun to roll on Michael Bay’s fifth “Transformers” film, but the marketing machine is already kicking into high gear.

Paramount Pictures has released a cryptic 19-second promo that suggests we could see the first big reveal for “Transformers: The Last Knight” on Tuesday. The staticky video, which debuted across social media, depicts a torn U.S. State Department document, and is accompanied by a transmission in Morse Code that says, “I’m coming for you May 31.”

In case that’s not ominous enough, the caption on Twitter adds, “Something wicked this way comes.” We can presume whatever is coming next week will be related to the film’s main villain. Could that be Unicron — or is that too much to hope for?

Starring Mark Wahlberg, who will reprise his role as Cade Yeager from “Age of Extinction,” “Transformers: The Last Knight” arrives in theaters June 23, 2017.

Hasbro Announces TF:RID’s Autobot August

hasbro-brand-tfCalling all Autobots! Get ready to roll out with great new products and exciting new entertainment for TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE this AUTOBOT AUGUST!

Kicking off a fall full of amazing events, AUTOBOT AUGUST celebrates the return of TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE season one to Cartoon Network on August 22, as well as the launch of the exclusive line of “CLASH OF THE TRANSFORMERS” toys at Toys “R” Us stores and the release of the MINI-CONS product line to all major retailers. And that’s just the beginning, as September sees the debut of the two-part season finale of TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE on Cartoon Network and the epic return of everyone’s favorite Autobot! Continue reading