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2008 Transformers Collection Survey Results
by Goktimus Prime on Tuesday Jan 6th, 2009 
How many Transformers we owned in 2008 - As we can see the category with the greatest change is the "1000 or more" category which saw the biggest increase between 2007 to 2008 with a 12% hike. This category has now overtaken the "200" category as the second largest majority next to "100 or less." The "100 or less" category remains the largest although now with only a 6% difference between "1000 or more."
TFormers Podcast - January 04, 2009
by Ironhide1975 on Sunday Jan 4th, 2009 
TFormers Podcast returns for the New Year with a TON of stuff to cover. Get your bearings with Ironhide1975 and ZePiper when they talk about Botcon 2009, New Revenge of the Fallen Set Pics?, Preview on Revenge of the Fallen Figures, Revenge of the Fallen Legends Class Figures, New Revenge of the Fallen FAB Jolt, Megatron Images, Transformers 3 In Summer 2011!? and much more! Listen Now!
Auto Assembly UK 2009 Event Booking Details
by Primus on Friday Jan 2nd, 2009 
We are pleased to announced that bookings are now OPEN for Auto Assembly 2009, Europe's largest Transformers convention! Taking place over the weekend of 15th-16th August 2009 in Birmingham, England, Auto Assembly is set to be bigger and better than ever! This time it is going to be a packed weekend celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Transformers filled with activities, dealers, guests and so much much!
New Transformers Repro Labels Sets for 2009!
by Reprolabels on Thursday Jan 1st, 2009
Peter Cullen Returns as KARR on Knight Rider Series
by Nemesis Prime 2K on Wednesday Dec 31st, 2008 
Not sure if this is news or if this is the right spot for it, but I saw this at the www.kittsite.com the voice of Optimus Prime, Peter Cullen, will be playing KARR on the new Night Rider Series. I was a fan of the original series, but I never knew he Cullen was the voice for KARR. Click the Read More to see the January 21st "Time to Fight Back" episode description with more details on Cullen's appearance.
Transformers Blow Out Sale at Entertainment Earth
by News_Staff on Tuesday Dec 30th, 2008 
To show their appreciation, Entertainment Earth has marked down hundreds of items up to 90% off! Action figures, games, and select collectibles like statues and busts are available at their lowest prices ever! We've taken a look at and made a list of some of the great deals they offering on Transformers - Click the Read More to see them now.
Transformers Mac Vs Transformers PC
by News_Staff on Tuesday Dec 23rd, 2008  Inspired by Transformers, this short Visual Effects piece shows us what really goes on inside our home computers ... that's right, they're robots, and they wanna beat the f#!@ out of each other. Click on the Read More to see the video showdown.
Frank TV to Parody Transformers - Tonite on TBS
by Godziboy1993 on Tuesday Dec 23rd, 2008  Comedian Frank Caliendo, who does some of the best impressions, will be spoofing Transformers tonight on Frank TV on TBS at 10:30. Check your local listings for more details.
Nominate the December Custom of the Month
by STPrime on Thursday Dec 18th, 2008 
Please post your nominations for the best custom of the month. It can be any completed Kitbash (no WIPs please) in the garage. Simply [ost the name of the customizer and a link to the custom / gallery you are nominating in this topic by December 25th. After, I will make a poll for the top 10 nominations and let everyone vote on the winner. Read the nomination post here
Diamond 6-Inch Seekers Busts Ramjet, Thrust, Dirge
by bwbm on Wednesday Dec 17th, 2008  Previously Internet exclusives, Diamond Select Toys has just let us know that their 6-inch Seeker busts of Ramjet, Thurst, and Dirge will now be available for mass consumption. Click "Read More" for the official marketing blurbs.
TFormers Podcast - December 14, 2008
by News_Staff on Sunday Dec 14th, 2008 
ZePiper is sick, so we are joined by KalelPrime, CobraCommanderTFW from the
Moonbase 2 podcast and Jakeman from TFAnonymous Podcast. Topics include: New
Revenge of the Fallen Figures, 1st Looks: Revenge of the Fallen Knock Out,
Dirt Boss?, Bay: Revenge of the Fallen Teaser Trailer In February, 2009
Movie Talk, Unknown Revenge of the Fallen Boat Figure, and more! Listen Now!
Mighty Muggs Wave 2 Brings Grimlock & Starscream
by Primus on Friday Dec 12th, 2008 
BigBadToyStore has posted a new listing for the Transformers Mighty Muggs Wave 02 action figures. Included is news and image of new characters coming to the series G1 Grimlock and Starscrean. Grimmy's even got a little sword accessory - how cute. Coming March 2009, the case mix is listed as follows: 1x Optimus Prime, 1x Bumblebee, 1x Starscream and 1x Grimlock. View the pre-order page and image now at BBTS.com.
KB Toys to Close Stores in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
by News_Staff on Thursday Dec 11th, 2008 
Bad economic times continue to impact the toy world today as KB Toys retailer has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and will begin closing its retail stores. KB intends to close its retail stores — consisting of 277 shopping mall locations, 114 outlets, 40 KB Toy Works stores, and 30 holiday stores — and sell its wholesale distribution business.
New Interview with Auto Assembly's Simon Plumbe
by News_Staff on Wednesday Dec 10th, 2008 
BigPete of the The Nordic TransFans Association (NTFA) has posted another chat with Auto Assembly's Simon Plumbe, about this year's convention, hopes and expectations for next year. Get the low down on the convention's return, record attendence, the guests and more than meets the Assembly at NTFA.net.
BubbleFormer Offers Vintage Custom Bubbles
by BubbleFormer on Wednesday Dec 10th, 2008  BubbleFormer was created to to help all you die-hard collectors get the ultimate display. The hardest piece to acquire at a reasonable price to make your boxed toy displayed professionally. The bubble insert and cardboard attachment. These bubbles are created with high quality plastics and are custom made by me and my team. Check out the web site at BubbleFormer.com.
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