We have with us some stock images of an upcoming Christmas Repack for the Transformers brand.
This Christmas stocking will contain at least two Transformers toys with other merchandise such as keytags and stickers.
The two toys seem to be assorted at random, and the given images indicate toys from the Authentics, Bumblebee, and Rise of the Beasts kids’ lines.
Not much is known about these packs with regards to the price and availability.
Crush Effect’s Transformers: Earthspark Season 1 Soundtrack is out now on popular streaming and digital music websites.
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We have with us the track list for the Transformers: Earthspark Season 1 Soundtrack.
The soundtrack will be officially available via multiple platforms on 10th November 2023.
China Licensing Expo 2023 began earlier today and an attendee is giving out a detailed description of a possible teaser from the upcoming animated movie Transformers: One.
However, we would like to issue a disclaimer to our readers to take the following information with a grain of salt; until proven otherwise.
The attendee is also kind enough to draw a pic of the designs of Optimus Prime (Orion Pax) and Megatron.
From Baidu (Translated by ChatGPT):
“On the afternoon of the 16th, I attended the [China Licensing Expo]. I was fortunate to see some news about next year’s animated blockbuster movie, “Transformers One.” The key highlight was the release of a teaser, which couldn’t be recorded on the spot. From memory, I sketched the appearances of the two main characters. However, please note that these sketches are based solely on my recollection, and the actual appearance might differ, so I recommend waiting for the teaser.
It seems that the details of the movie are still being kept under wraps. According to the people from [the expo], they only received the teaser yesterday. The plot is expected to revolve around the love, hate, and rivalry between Optimus Prime, Megatron, Bumblebee, and Elita, as well as their journey to obtaining the Transformation Cog. Initially, they have a hollow space in their chests, as depicted in my drawings. After acquiring the Transformation Cog, their chest designs will change. In the middle to later stages, they gain the ability to transform, and their initial incomplete forms appear in various humorous and bizarre shapes. They can transform into vehicles like trucks, tanks, sports cars, and motorcycles.
Characters such as Shockwave, Soundwave, and Starscream are also introduced, but at that time, they are not yet enemies. Everything appears to be reminiscent of the beginning of a dream. The movie is produced by Industrial Light & Magic, the studio responsible for Transformers 1-5, so the quality should be good.
The overall character designs are more rounded compared to the previous posters, and it might take some getting used to for everyone. I’ve never seen character designs quite like these, so they are somewhat unique. For example, Alpha Trion (?) appears to be a fusion of stone and plants, which is very different from the usual Cybertronian designs. Sentinel (?) is blue, and I don’t have a clear impression of other characters.”
The Brand Licensing Europe expo is in full swing these days, and 2005 Boards member Hawksford dropped by the Hasbro booth to check out what they have to offer in terms of Transformers.
The highlight of the booth is a VR game based on the infamous G.H.O.S.T. Training Room from Transformers: Earthspark Season 1 Episode 20 (‘Disarmed’).
Other than that, there were several licensed merchandise including the recently announced Transformers x Bobby Abley Collaboration.
While Earthspark was the main attraction, several products from Transformers: Rise of the Beasts were also available on the show floor.
You can check out all the images, after the jump.
Once again, we thank Hawksford for the intel.
Hasbro has applied for several Transformers One related trademarks at the United States Patent & Trademark Office.
USPTO Number and short description
Based on the above, Hasbro plans to release the upcoming animated movie along with toys (obviously), video games, and publications such as comic books.
This also confirms that Transformers One is the finalized title for the movie.
Splash Damage and Bulkhead Interactive, the developers of the upcoming game Transformers: Reactivate, have announced that they will be hosting an event to celebrate their work for the aforementioned game, as well as other games such as Project Astrid, and Wardogs.
Official announcement:
“Splash Damage & Bulkhead are pleased to invite you to our exclusive Unreal Fest Mixer.
Splash Damage & Bulkhead, expert developers in both Unreal Engine and multiplayer shooters, are entering the most exciting era in our histories, with some of the most ambitious projects in development we’ve ever made. We’re growing, we’re expanding to more locations, and we’re making awesome stuff with great people. We think those are reasons to celebrate, and we’d love for you to join us!
We’ve recently unveiled TRANSFORMERS: REACTIVATE, Project Astrid in partnership with leading creators, Sacriel and shroud, and WARDOGS, the definitive All-Out warfare experience fans have been asking for. These are three of the most ambitious projects we’ve ever made, and our brilliant people across both Splash Damage and BULKHEAD have been wowing us every day.
Taking place from 7:00 pm on Tuesday 3rd October at The Carousel Bar & Lounge during Unreal Fest, we invite you for an evening of music, drinks, food and most importantly, fun! We’ve made sure there’s something for everyone, whether you prefer a quiet area to chat, or want to celebrate with us until closing. “
It is likely that the companies will showcase Transformers: Reactivate as a part of the festivities. You can register for the event via Luma.
We have even more gaming-related news for you today.
Hasbro attended a fireside chat at this year’s Goldman Sachs Communacopia & Technology Conference to speak about their general plan for the next 36 months. TFW2005 staff attended… so you don’t have to*.
The chat started with a discussion on the recent sale of eOne assets to Lionsgate. Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks mentioned that the toy giant is looking to ‘right-size’ their entertainment effort.
With toys, the company is focusing on ‘driving out costs, driving up share, and then driving growth’.
Hasbro is also looking to ‘fuel the very high-profit flame’ for digital games.
The company stated the following:
“And then just generally speaking [about] digital [gaming], there’s a massive opportunity both in licensing, and our owned and operated games inside of that area. You know, as particularly when you look at categories like mobile, there’s more and more of a premium that gaming companies are putting on brands that people have a strong affinity to; and breakthrough the clutter of these thousands of games that release literally every month. Whether it’s Monopoly on the casual-side, D&D or Magic: The Gathering on the more hardcore-side, or Transformers or G.I. Joe on the midcore-side, Hasbro has this amazing vault of IP that I think gives us a lot of ‘X Factor’ in terms of the value of the company and future potential of our brands.”
This statement comes just days after opening a new division (?) at Hasbro titled Hasbro Retro Arcade to focus more on the retro aspect of video games fueled by beat-’em-up styled arcade games such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, Streets of Rage 4, and Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons.
As the first initiative of Hasbro Retro Arcade, the company will debut G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra. It is likely that a Transformers game will follow soon.
Are you looking forward to more video games based on Hasbro properties? Let us know of your thoughts on the thread attached to this news post.
A couple of weeks ago we reported news of an announcement for a licensed video game controller based on Optimus Prime.
Today, thanks to an X (formerly Twitter) account Nintendeal, we have our first look at it.
As announced by PDP, the controller features [the decapitated head of] Evergreen Optimus Prime on one grip and artwork of Megatron and Barricade (probably the perpetrators of this heinous crime) on the other.
The controller will hit the market on October 13th.
You can check out the mirrored image, after the jump.
PDP, a video game peripheral manufacturer has announced that they will release a licensed video game controller with an Optimus Prime figurine embedded within its translucent body.
The controller will hit the market on October 13th.
The company has already released similar controllers for the Sonic The Hedgehog franchise and for the Pikmin franchise.