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The Jones Syndrome and Transformers
by Blitzwing on Friday Feb 1st, 2008 
There is always much excitement and anticipation when dealing with an upcoming line. As the rumors turn into prototype shots and eventually leak out as finished production shots before being given a glimpse of the final boxed figure, the anxiety seems to grow. At what point, though, does that anxiety turn into insanity? Read the full blog.
2007 : Transformers Year In Review
by Blitzwing on Monday Dec 31st, 2007 
2007 has came and went. As we look forward to 2008, this blog takes a step back and reviews all the events of 2007. To remember just a wild ride 2007 has been, click here for the full article.
EBay Seeing Over-Saturation Of Animated Figures
by bwbm on Monday Dec 10th, 2007  When a new line was slated to arrive, we would see slight variations of a figure from one auctioneer to another or even from various periods of development. One would be have a packaged version of the figure while another would have a loose version. However, it seems things have changed with Transformers: Animated. Read the full blog.
Do Not Worry UK Fans, You Will Get Your Animated
by bwbm on Saturday Dec 1st, 2007  Okay, so I really need to clarify what a lot of people in the fandom are thinking: our Britain friends will not be getting Transformers: Animated on their television screens. This is simply untrue. Read on and I'll tell you why.
Transformers Autobot Ironhide Through The Years
by Blitzwing on Tuesday Nov 27th, 2007  The Encore line from Takara is continuing to build steam with releases upcoming in the next few months. The next release includes a love it or hate it mold, which shared duties with Ironhide and Ratchet. In this blog, we'll look into the first release of the two characters, Ironhide. Read the rest of the blog here
Transformers Autobot Jazz Through the Years
by Blitzwing on Tuesday Nov 13th, 2007 
Jazz was one of the first wave in the original Generation 1 lineup. While having several iterations throughout the years, Takara is again readying a reissue of the first Jazz to compliment the Encore series in 2008. This article will give some background on Jazz, as well as the figures released in relation to the G1 figure and how the Encore series may affect the value of the original. Read More
Re-Issue Sky Lynx Renews Attention For Vintage Figure
by bwbm on Monday Nov 5th, 2007  With Takara's upcoming re-issue of Sky Lynx, it seems that interest for the original, vintage figure has been renewed. This blog covers pricing information of the vintage figure as well as giving some not-as-versed in the Generation 1-era some background information of the figure and the character. Read the full blog.
Scheduled Summer '09 TF2 Release? Don't Be Too Happy
by bwbm on Monday Sep 24th, 2007  An L.A. Times article spotlighting Steven Spielberg has subsequently revealed that the sequel to the summer blockbuster "Transformers" is scheduled for a summer 2009 release. The article actually spotlights Mr. Spielberg and his supposed discontent with how Viacom, Inc. (Viacom is the parent company of Paramount Pictures) has handled their business with him since they purchased his co-founded studio DreamWorks SKG. While this date is not surprising, it may not be healthy for many fans to start getting happy. Let me point out why.
Why Are Fans Upset About the Movie's Release On IMAX?
by bwbm on Thursday Sep 6th, 2007  I have a burning question that I would like to ask the fandom: Why are many fans upset about "Transformers" being released on IMAX? The posts on TFormers are suggesting that two minutes does not justify the price-tag of an IMAX film. Are you kidding? Read more of this blog.
The Incredible Optimus Prime PC Case Mod
by syp on Saturday Aug 4th, 2007 
Now we can see if Transformers run Windows! Check out this Optimus Prime PC mod by John Mangus entered in Extreme Tech's modding contest. It really transforms! Its over 6 feet tall! And get this...the colors are Peterbilt red and Freightliner blue and silver. Love it. Link here
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