While the splashy explosions and insane visuals of the "Transformers" films are spectacular to behold, this news story reminds us that such stunt work can often be dangerous. According to CNN.com, an extra was hurt on the set of the latest Transformers movie. According to the article:

"The vehicle hit a median barrier wall, traveling about a mile before coming to a stop, according to police. The driver suffered a serious head injury and was airlifted to Loyola Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois."
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When part of your job is to rescue fellow Autobots in a war zone, it pays to have back up in the form of a Mini-Con with four transformations! That's the duo of Searchlight and Backwind, and BWTF has reviewed these figures in the Power Core Combiners section. (0 comments)

Megatron isn't the only major Decepticon character from Generation One to take center stage in the movie universe! Right behind him is the powerful Air Commander Starscream, and now he takes on a whole new form as an Activator. Check out the BWTF review of Activators Starscream! (0 comments)

If you're a powerful Decepticon with a bad attitude and you transform into a monster truck, what more appropriate group of Drones to back you up then a bunch that looks like they were made for a destruction derby? Take a look at BWTF's newest review: Mudslinger with the Destructicons and visit the gallery of images to see over thirty pictures of this set! (0 comments)

You read it right, "Transmissions" is back and with a wonderful conversation I recently had with Generation One voice actor Gregg Berger, better known to many fans as the voice of characters such as Grimlock, Skyfire, Long Haul and Outback! Mr. Berger took time out of his busy schedule to chat with me and the result was a conversation that covered not only his career, but his philosophies on work and life. Check out the podcast on the Transmissions Libsyn site or on iTunes! (0 comments)

With a simple press of a button you activate the transformation of this heroic Autobot leader! Check out BWTF.com's toy review of Activators Optimus Prime! (0 comments)

Yahoo! Japan blogger GENgoraw has put up photos on his blog featuring the previously announced Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy figure. As fans have been speculating, the figure will not just be Rodimus Convoy, but it will also be able to transform into the smaller "Hot Rod" form, complete with a face that can be changed from the "young" face to an "older" one! He will also feature two vehicle modes, a car as Hot Rod and then the larger futuristic truck as Rodimus Convoy. (0 comments/Read more...)

For months now Chicago has been a major location for the "Transformers 3" crew where several key scenes have been filmed. In the final days of filming, Mayor Daley held a press conference with "Transformers 3" producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura. Economically speaking, the filming had a huge effect. According to the article:

"...benefits to Chicago that go far beyond the 1,200 jobs and $20 million pumped into the local economy."

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As the Autobots search the globe to hunt down Decepticons, Bumblebee takes on the Decepticon flier Grindor! This battle is represented in the "Bombing Run Battle" two pack recently released at Wal-Mart. You can read my review of this set here and check out a gallery of images featuring Bumblebee and Grindor! (0 comments)

I'm playing catch up on reviews again. This time around, it's Generations Autobot Drift, the sword wielding Autobot from the pages of IDW's "Generation One" inspired series. Take a look at my review of this figure along with a gallery of over 30 images! (0 comments)

Originally announced at Botcon 2010, the Big Bad Toy Store exclusive Generation One Seacons set has been released! Featuring all six of the original Seacons in their Generation One colors, this impressive set is boxed in a clear plastic box in the combined "giant mode". You can purchase this awesome set for $59.99 at Bigbadtoystore.com. Get them before they're all gone! (0 comments)

As part of the "Hunt for the Decepticons" promotional campaign, Target has released several two packs featuring an Autobot versus a Decepticon. BWTF reviews one of these two packs, the "Hunters Rumble" featuring Barricade versus Sideswipe! Check out my review for the Hunters Rumble two pack. (0 comments)

Once known only as a tape deck that transformed into a formidable warrior, Soundwave has since branched out to take on several vehicle modes over the years. His latest is a heavily armed SUV as part of the "Stealth Force". Think he's been heavily armed before? See what he's got now in my review! (0 comments)

As the Autobots cross the globe in search of Decepticons following the events of the "Revenge of the Fallen", they encounter two Decepticons who stand in their way: Jetblade and Sea Attack Ravage! Take a look at my reviews for Jetblade and Sea Attack Ravage to check out this powerful duo of Decepticon warriors! (0 comments)

As part of the launch of the "War for Cybertron" video game that relaunches the Transformers history as we know it, Hasbro has put out a new version of Optimus Prime based on his appearance millions of years ago on Cybertron. BWTF takes a look at this figure in its first "Generations" figure review: Optimus Prime!. (0 comments)

When Generation 2 continued in Europe, two of the G1 Firecons were given new (bright) decos but Cindersaur was left out. With Botcon 2010's Generation 2 focus, we decided to give Cindersaur the chance he never had! BWTF has reviewed Botcon 2010 Cindersaur! (0 comments)

Hasbro has released an announcement regarding upcoming programming on its Hub Network. Part of this lists cast members of the upcoming "Transformers: Prime" series! The cast will include:

• Peter Cullen ("Transformers", "Winnie the Pooh")
• Frank Welker ("Transformers", "Scooby Doo")
• Gina Torres ("Mad TV", "Xena: Warrior Princess", "Firefly")
• James Remar ("Dexter", "Jericho", "Ben 10: Alien Force")
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After a long wait after the relaunch I have begun work on restoring the old Beast Wars toy reviews. This will happen slowly but I wanted to be sure this area wasn't forgotten. For today, I have restored the following review:

• Airhammer
• Airazor
• Transmetal Airazor
• Armordillo
• Bantor
• Antagony
• B'Boom

Most of the photos are quite old and some not very clear or large, so going forward part of my goal is to also do new photography for many of these toys, but that is off in the long term. For now, the priority is to get the reviews back up.
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Megatron is one of the key players in the Transformers movie series. After being resurrected in "Revenge of the Fallen" he took on a tank form that has been reproduced in every scale from Legends to Leader Class. Now he is an Activator as well! BWTF has reviewed Activators Megatron, take a look! (0 comments)

Ironhide is taken to a mysterious city where an ancient Transformer reveals all (well, almost anyhow). The action picks up in the third issue of "Ironhide" and BWTF has reviewed the comic book here. Take a look to see what Ironhide's new mission is! (0 comments)