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We've just received news from Hasbro concerning the NASA Optimus Prime Spinoff Promotion and Research Challenge (OPSPARC), which sought to find a new student science project that can commercialize NASA technology products - with a More Than Meets the Eye theme!
This is not the first time NASA and Hasbro Transformers have partnered up - you might remember Peter Cullen's Optimus Prime explaining the Hubble Telescope's successor (here), too. Check out more information on the winners of the Challenge below!
NASA’s TRANSFORMERS OPTIMUS PRIME Spinoff Promotion and Research Challenge 2017 has Found its Spark
NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, is pleased to announce the winners of NASA’s 2017 TRANSFORMERS OPTIMUS PRIME Spinoff Promotion and Research Challenge (OPSPARC).
Sponsored by science enrichment provider Mad Science and leading science fiction and fantasy book imprint, Tor Books, the contest called for students in grades 3 through 12 to “Be the Spark” and use NASA technology to create spinoffs that are… “MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE.” Spinoffs are NASA developed technologies that are repurposed and commercialized. One famous example is memory foam. Students shared their ideas on student-designed digital posterboards, called “Glogs,” using a cloud-based, interactive learning and multimedia platform made by Glogster.
High school winners Nick Perlaky, Erik Fong, Atherton Mook and Hays Mook, with their college mentor, Kelly DeRees, won their category with their InWorld presentation “Microshutter Array Fiber Optics,” which was based on the James Webb Space Telescope’s microshutter array technology.
Credits: NASA
Sienna Paggao, Carolyn Chambers, Olivia Turnage and Mila Ahsaei won the elementary age group with their Glog “Hydro Electric House.” Alexa Tabibian and Ellie Jones were selected as middle school winners with their Glog “Thermawing Greenhouse (Thermabed).” Nick Perlaky, Erik Fong, Atherton Mook and Hays Mook, along with college mentor Kelly DeRees, won the high school age group with their InWorld presentation “Microshutter Array Fiber Optics.”
The winners of the 2017 OPSPARC competition will visit NASA Goddard for a workshop and awards ceremony to be held in their honor from June 21 through June 22, 2017. As part of the workshop, the winners will meet with some of Goddard’s top scientists and engineers, go on a behind-the-scenes tour and create their own public service announcement video with guidance from NASA video producers and actor Peter Cullen, the voice of the TRANSFORMERS character OPTIMUS PRIME.
As part of OPSPARC 2017, students gave life to NASA inspired spinoff ideas, just as the “ALLSPARK” gave life to TRANSFORMERS. Students created “Glogs” that showcased what a spinoff is and their original spinoff concepts.
In response to the challenge, OPSPARC received more than 800 entries from students nationwide. A panel of OPSPARC judges from NASA scored the Glog submissions and narrowed them down to 10 finalists from each grade category (grades 3 through 5, 6 through 8, and 9 through 12) for the public to vote on their favorites. The voting period was from April 24 to May 1, 2017.
The National Institute of Aerospace oversees the two-phased competition for high school students. During phase one, students created their “Glogs” and came up with their spinoff concepts. During phase two, 14 teams were invited to work with college student mentors to further develop their spinoff ideas in InWorld, a 3-D, multi-user, virtual world setting that uses a variety of virtual models depict the spinoff concepts.
Do you want to be part of the OPSPARC team? “Be the Spark” during the 2018 OPSPARC competition and show the world that you have spinoff ideas that are more than meets the eye. The 2018 OPSPARC competition will “roll-out” in September 2017.
TRANSFORMERS, OPTIMUS PRIME, ALLSPARK and MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission.
After the Transformers-themed Chinese Coca Cola cans, as reported here, we now also have another company joining The Last Knight's promotional campaigns, as spotted by TFW2005 member Shark! Crush Soda not only has art of Bumblebee, Barricade, Megatron, and Optimus Prime, it also features a promotional free movie ticket with three 12-packs bought. Check out the images below!
After the first sighting of the Transformers: The Last Knight partnership with Schick (Wilkison Sword in UK, for those keeping up to speed on brands) - as reported here - we have received some information and commercial clip for the new line of men's razors with a Transformers theme, featuring the company's "mascot" Hydrobot.
You can check out more information below on how far the partnership actually goes, including an IDW comic, money contests, movie perks, and watch the commercial clip featuring the tiny sharp hero and a bigger, more Optimus Prime shaped one, in 'Fist Bump'! Also, stay tuned for more on that comic front...
Schick Hydro announced today its partnership with the ultimate super hero franchise, Transformers, featuring the ultimate alliance of 'Technology That Transforms'. The partnership features:
Dedicated TV Commercial: The collaboration launches with a new TV commercial directed by renowned filmmaker and Transformers veteran, Michael Bay. The exclusive spot features the Schick Hydro 5 razor transforming into the Schick Hydro brand super hero, Hydrobot, with a fist bump from Optimus Prime for protecting mankind one face at a time.
Limited Edition Collectible Razors: Fellow fan men can experience a great shave with the new, limited edition, collectible Schick Hydro handles, featuring fan favorite Autobots and Decepticons (Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Megatron). Available now at your local mass, drug and grocery retailers.
One-of-a-kind Comic Book: The book features a dedicated Transformers storyline, unveiling the origin of the Schick Hydro brand super hero (Hydrobot) alongside Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Megatron. Authored and illustrated by industry notables, John Barber and Steve Kurth, the book will be available in digital form in early May on the IDW and Transformers Comic Book apps.
In-Store Offers/Promotions: Fans can also get in on the action at participating Walgreens stores, where they can 'Shazam' different in-store displays for a chance to win $5,000 in May and get free movie tickets beginning June 4 (with a $15 purchase of Schick Men's Razors or Edge Shave Gel).
There was some confusion over how one could aquire the Valvoline exclusive Valvotron figure as part of their Transformers: the Last Knight Promotion. While there is a sweepstake involving an oil change, you can also be sure to get this figure for free by showing proof of buying 5 quarts of Valvoline Full Synthetic Motor Oil. einhazard over at TFW got himself a mail coupon with all the details, which can be seen below. Mailing this coupon with the receipt of your required purchase is all you need to do to get your free figure (well, you will have to wait 8 weeks for it to ship to your house). This ticket was found at Fleet Farm.
The Planet Iacon Facebook Page has found some new images of the upcoming Limited Edition The Last Knight Voyager Prime! This version of Prime, teased about 2 weeks ago features some new paint decals, purple eyes, a purple sword, and the title "Dark Optimus Prime." This figure is available as part of a deal with advanced tickets to see the movie in Japan. Check out the images, and let us know what you think in the comments section below!
If you're a Singapore-based Transformers fan, and the SuperFan IMAX event wasn't enough to quench your robot thirst, you have a chance at some more goodies and movie perks with The Last Knight Midnight Madness! Taking place on April 28th, at midnight, the Vivo City Toys'R'Us will be giving out hourly prizes, costume prizes, movie tickets, and more, according to their terms and conditions as shown below.
This further confirms the news by Hasbro that - while the 24th was the date for movie toys to be shown by retailers, their actual international sale date is indeed Friday 28th April. Confusing? Definitely. Marketing? Absolutely. Time to go hunting? For sure! Make sure to use our Sightings section to help each other out, and let us know if you'll be joining in in Singapore!
TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. Receive Transformers Goodie Bags, Movie Passes and Movie Poster
The first 500 fans in queue will receive a Transformers Goodie Bag filled with Transformers merchandise and more.
The first 50 fans in the queue will receive Transformers: The Last Knight - a pair of in-season movie vouchers.
The subsequent 50 fans (ie 51st - 100th) in queue will receive exclusive Transformers: The Last Knight double sided movie poster.
This promotion is only exclusive to the Midnight Madness event on the 28th April 2017 from 0000- 0300 hours.
One redemption per person per queue ticket. Failure to produce queue ticket disqualifies the person from redemption.
2. Participate in our Hourly Lucky Draw! Stand a chance to win a pair of Movie Premiere tickets each hour from 27 April, 2300hrs to 28 April, 0200hrs!
•Only participants in the queue will be entitled to participate in the Hourly Lucky Draw conducted by the Management.
•For prizes unclaimed, the Management reserves the right to redraw for next winner after 15 minutes.
3. The Best Dressed: Spread the hype and dress to impress with your Best Dressed Transformers outfit and stand to win Transformers product hamper worth $200 and Toys “R” Us vouchers worth $100. (Total prize value of $300)
•The Management reserves the right to amend or withdraw any terms without prior notice.
•The Management reserves the right to select no winners in our sole and absolute discretion and is not required to provide any explanation for winners selected.
•Prizes won by the successful winner are not transferable or exchangeable for cash, credit or in kind. The Management may at its discretion replace or substitute any of the prizes with another prize of equal or similar value at any time without prior notice being given.
4. Meet & Greet: TF5 Optimus Prime & Bumblebee Mascots
Get up-close with TF5 Optimus Prime and Bumblebee Mascots
By participating in the Meet & Greet with Transformers Mascots, participants hereby agree to disclose image/photo taken during the event to be used on the web for promotional purposes
This promotion is only exclusive to the Midnight Madness event on the 28th April 2017.
5. Participate and share about our event and TF5 movie toys on your Facebook pages to stand a chance to win a pair of Movie Premiere tickets! Simple share and comment “Like and Shared!” with the hashtag #TF5MidnightMadnessSG to double your chances winning! 5 pairs to be won from 27 April, 2200hrs to 28 April, 0000hrs!
The Management reserves the right to amend or withdraw any terms without prior notice
The Management reserves the right to select no winners in our sole and absolute discretion and is not required to provide any explanation for winners selected.
Facebook post sharing has to be made public to be eligible to participate in this contest.
The Management will inform winners via email.
TakaraTomy has posted on their website with the latest info on exclusive Transformers: The Last Knight giveaways! The first giveaway is the silver Temenos Sword, which will be exclusive to ToysRus stores in Japan.
Optimus Prime's Age Of Extinction shield will also be a giveaway item later in the Summer. If you are lucky enough to get one of these swords make sure you keep the ticket that comes with it. Those who do will be able to obtain a "Clear File" which is a clear plastic file folder featuring Transformers artwork on it.
In the Fall Optimus' Dark of the Moon axe will become a promotional item, a bonus for those who got the shield. Make sure to keep those tickets someplace safe so you won't miss out!
Unfortunately, these giveaways are only for Japan. If you live in the US the new Transformers The Last Knight toys will hit stores Monday, April 24th!
It seems Transformers: Earth Wars - following their announcement of a mini-comic penned by none other than Simon Furman to go along with the new units Optimus Primal and Beast Wars Megatron - has sent three pages to three fansites, including Seibertron.com. The other two pages are part of an Easter Egg Hunt of sorts, but there is more...
...we're holding a little contest! Simply post your favourite moment of Megatron or Optimus Primal from Beast Wars in the forums below this news post before Friday April 21st to win the original artwork for Page 3! If you win (we'll select by random), we'll contact you through PMs and SpaceApe will send the artwork directly to you. So have a look at the pages, enter our contest and tell us what you think in the forums!
Welcome fellow Seibertronians to another round of the Seibertron.com Transformers Photo Challenge. Every challenge has a theme and suggested guidelines to follow. To participate, just post your pictures in the discussion below. The TFPC is just about having fun and is for all skill levels. Previous challenges can be found here.
This challenge is going to be a little different than our previous ones. This time around you will be challenging your fellow fans to a little game of Transformers H.O.R.S.E.
The rules:
Your picture must include the same mold as the previous post (any deco is allowable).
Copy the pose as close as possible.
Add an additional bot in a creative pose.
The next player only needs to have the last bot added and then add one of their own. There will be only two bots in each picture.
Exclusives are allowed if they are of a readily available mold.
No 3rd party figures (3p accessories/upgrades are ok).
I'll start round one with the classics Prime mold.
Just do it!
Now it's time to challenge your fellow Seibertronians to setup their bots and show you what they got
It is time for the final round of voting for the next Prime of Cybertron! The vote can be found HERE and is open for the next 4 days, and you can cast a vote each of the 4 days the contest runs.
We now remind you who the final 4 are:
-Honor - Ultra Magnus
-Chaos - Optimus Primal
-Order - Star Saber
-Wild Card - Unknown Evil AKA Deathsaurus
You can go and vote now, and let Hasbro know who you want to bear the Matrix of Leadership next! And let us know who you voted for in the comments section below!
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