Archived news for Transformers Energon and Super Link. Includes updates Superlink Lucky Draws, Attacktix Figures and late series repaints.
Even though Legacy United is winding down there are still toys to be found! Core Class wave 3 Infernac Universe Geocron and Energon Universe Galvatron were found at Target in Madison WI.
Happy Hunting!
Takara Tomy have listed another round of pre-orders for their releases of Transformers Legacy for the Japanese market.
Read on to check out the listings at Amazon Japan, pics after the break as well.
Legacy TL-81 Core Galvatron G (Energon Universe) (#ad)
Legacy TL-82 Deluxe Quake with Heater & Tiptop (#ad)
Legacy TL-83 Deluxe Optimus Prime (G1 Universe) (#ad)
TL-84 Leader Soundwave pack (#ad) – New stock images of Frenzy, Buzzsaw and Ravage.
Thanks to Baidu user 通天老祖 we have images from the Hasbro China 40th Anniversary Fans Salon. Some of the latest Transformers figures were on exhibit and we can share for you new images of the following toys:
See all the mirrored images after the break and then sound off on the 2005 Boards!
Hot on the heels of our first in-hand images of the new Legacy United Core Tasmania Kid, now we have pictures of his wave partner Transformers Legacy United Core Class Energon Universe Megatron for our viewing pleasure.
These images come thanks to 2005 Boards members Lazerwave and Oniconvoy. This new mold is a very nice modern and faithful rendition to the original Energon Megatron design, now adding some modern poseability. The new Core class size will sure look great in the hands of Energon or Armada Megatron.
Not much left to say, so see the new images after the break and then share your impressions on the 2005 Boards!
Courtesy of Twitter user @aaaoutbreakaaa we can share for you new in-hand images of the rare Transformers Superlink Grand Convoy (Energon Optimus Prime) Custom Color Version.
This figure was a lucky draw offered by TV Magazine in Japan while back in 2004. There was a coloring contest to decide the deco of figure and then only 10 units were made. A very unique and very hard piece to find for sure.
We have HQ images of the main inner robot, alt mode, drones and super mode in all fancy eye-burning colors. See all the mirrored images after the jump and then share your impressions on the 2005 Boards!
Aaron Archer was the lead for creative and design on Transformers during the Armada / Energon / Cybertron era – eventually working his way to Vice President of Desgin, Creative and IP Development for Boys Toys at Hasbro through the first Transformers Movies. He has since left the company but is still working freelance and developing original projects. Recently on his Instagram account he’s been doing and sharing original sketches of characters he’s had a hand in – and some of those pieces are Transformers related. A lot of cool artwork, with his thoughts and comments on each, are available. He’s also been sharing his process via the stories feature.
We’ve collected some of the artwork here – we encourage everyone to go check them out along with his mini QnA on each post and of course give him a follow!
Hasbro Studios issued their latest Sales Guide document for the press and interested parties today via their official website.
The Los Angeles production studio highlights new and old Transformers related shows available with them and are offering them to local/international markets.
It’s interesting to note that Hasbro Studios has revised the Episode Count of Transformers: Robots In Disguise, reducing it to 45 from last year’s guide (link below) which highlights it as 78. This official announcement reiterates the details revealed from the brochure at MIP2015 Conference and Asia TV Forum & Market Expo.
Total line up is as follows:
Check out the links for both 2014 and 2015 Hasbro Studios Sales Guide documents and screenshots, after the jump.
2004 was the 20th anniversary year of the Transformers and also a disastrous year for the brand. Toys were poorly distributed leading to a long period where very little new product made it to shelves, and two major licensors – Dreamwave Comics and 3H who ran the official convention – folded. On the positive side Hasbro and Takara pressed ahead with the Alternators / Binaltech line, a well-received collector-oriented line that reimagined classic Transformers are real cars with realistic detailing and interiors, and the 20th anniversary was marked with a special 20th anniversary Optimus Prime, whose production was aided by a fan poll hosted on this website! In Japan, the 20th anniversary Optimus Prime was released as Masterpiece MP-1 Convoy, kicking off the popular Masterpiece line. [Read more…]
Amazon.com has added a pre order listing for a DVD boxed set of Transformers Energon. Transformers Energon was previously released in 2008 by Paramount but that set is now out of print.
Transformers Energon was the sixth Transformers cartoon to air in the US, and it originally aired in 2004-2005. The series was set 10 years after the events of Transformers Armada and focused on Megatron’s efforts to gather enough Energon to revive Unicron.
The set is due for release on May 6th priced $27.98 on Amazon. [Read more…]
Thanks to 2005 Boards Member Monzo for sharing a new look at an old mystery. Back when Transformers Energon was out, Prowl was initially shown with a head sculpt that differed from the final release. In his travels, Monzo came across some production materials for Energon including Prowl, and we get a look at that alternate head in a bit more detail. Read on to check out the images, and hit the discuss link to talk about it on the forums! [Read more…]