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G1 re-issues/Armada first reviews

Date: Saturday, July 6th 2002 9:39pm CDT
Categories: Toy News, Rumors
Posted by: Professor Smooth

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I know this isn´t a ´rumor´ but I think it´s fairly important. You see, I just got back from Day 2 of Wizard World right here in Chicago. I had the opportunity to check out some of the G1 Reissues. You´ll all be happy to know that they do feature the chrome, rubber wheels, and die cast metal. The packaging is very G1-ish. Of course, the boxes were only mock-ups, so they could change. They appear to be a lot like the Takara re-issue boxes (ie. No top flap). Ultra Magnus missles were either on display wrong or they were altered. Prime comes with a GREY roller and his smokestacks are a bit shorter than the classic G1 version.
Also on display was God Ginrai. It appears he will be sold (again as a TRU exclusive) in English Powermaster Optimus Prime packaging. No word yet on what Godbomber´s name will be changed to.
This is all subject to change before August 15th though.
As for the armada figures: These are absolutely incredible. Pictures do not do them justice. I can´t state enough just how incredible Starscream and Super Optimus Prime look. These are some of the best transformers we´ll ever see. The detailing on them is amazing. Even the mini-cons look nice and feature quite a bit of detail work in vehicle mode.
Hasbro reps wouldn´t comment on the new movie though...

New Transformers movie?

Date: Saturday, July 6th 2002 9:16am CDT
Category: Rumors

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Corona´s Coming Attractions has learned that the movie rights for a new Transformer feature film have been successfully acquired.

First Look: Re-Issue packaging

Date: Saturday, July 6th 2002 3:39am CDT
Categories: Toy News, Rumors
Posted by: Professor Smooth

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Here´s an IMAGE from the Hasbro booth at Wizard World Chicago.
Not bad, seeing God Ginrai at Hasbro´s booth is kind of...Odd. Guess that puts to rest the "is Godbomber going to be included" question.

JAZZ and PROWL Release Imminent

Date: Friday, July 5th 2002 10:16pm CDT
Category: Rumors
Posted by: super_convoy

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According to a reliable source from Japan, the Jazz and Prowl reissue will be ´officially release´ on 18th July. This means we´ll be getting them real soon. Let´s keep our fingers crossed!

Armada at Electronics Boutique today?

Date: Friday, July 5th 2002 2:03am CDT
Category: Rumors
Posted by: LioPrime

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Reports from fans say that their local Electronics Boutique stores have stated that they may be receiving shipments of Armada today (7/5/02). Their WEBSITE states Armada is(?) shipping on 7/3/02. Check your local EB!

Another Takara reissue?

Date: Monday, July 1st 2002 1:32pm CDT
Category: Rumors
Posted by: Professor Smooth

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Two parts to this rumor.

It looks at though Takara will be re-issuing Star Saber. However, there´s an outside chance that they will re-issue Victory Leo as well. More on this soon, but I wouldn´t go buying any Victory Sabre giftsets off ebay for at least 2 months...

Another Headmasters DVD

Date: Sunday, June 30th 2002 10:36pm CDT
Category: Rumors
Posted by: Professor Smooth

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A multi-region headmasters DVD is being produced. However, this won´t be the horrible dubbed versions. Oh no. These will be in the original glorious japanese. Also, the original translation will NOT be used. You won´t see the name ´Billy´ anywhere on that thing!

Good news for those who want the series but don´t have a region 2 player AND can´t stand to have Sparkle talk to Billy again...

Update on the Fort Max delay!

Date: Saturday, June 29th 2002 11:35pm CDT
Category: Rumors
Posted by: Professor Smooth

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I´m sure that you´ve all been wondering just what´s going on with Hasbro´s Fortress Maximus release. Well, here´s the latest from my source:

The quality control issues are true. As many of you have found out, bringing over a huge amount of Fort Max figs is neither easy nor cheap. When Hasbro tried to bring a bunch of them over on a cargo ship they arrived in, well, let´s just say they didn´t hold up well. Hasbro is currently trying to resolve the problem of getting the japanese Brave Max figs over to the US shores.

At least they´re not sending mangled Maximi to stores.

Armada the Movie? Not quite...

Date: Wednesday, June 26th 2002 1:19am CDT
Categories: Site News, Rumors
Posted by: Professor Smooth

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Contrary to what we´ve heard, Armada will debut on Cartoon Network on AUGUST 23RD in the form of a 90 minute pilot. It´s not a movie, but it´s a good start.

Transformers: Genesis

Date: Tuesday, June 25th 2002 2:13am CDT
Categories: Site News, Rumors
Posted by: Professor Smooth

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Coming in November 2002 you will be able to own your own copy of Transformers: Genesis. An art book featuring original concept art from Hasbro, Takara, Dreamwave, and Mainframe. The book is produced by "88MPH STUDIOS" and you can check out all the info here at www.88mphstudios.com