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08/27/23
Events: Botcon 2023 Sue Blu Panel Video
Sue Blu is the legendary performer and director who voiced the original Arcee in G1. She would later go on to direct shows including Beast Wars Transformers and key episodes of Transformers Prime. At Botcon 2023 Blu held a panel where she talked about her experiences
08/27/23
Events: Botcon 2023 Bob Budiansky & Simon Furman Panel Video
Botcon 2023 kicked off with a panel that reviewed the history of the Marvel Comics Transformers title from two of the key figures who brought it to life: original writer Bob Budiansky and Marvel UK writer Simon Furman (who would later take over the title). Check out the amazing walk thr
08/27/23
Events: Botcon 2023 Script Reading Video
Botcon 2023 is in the books and BWTF was there taking a lot of video! I'll be posting them up on my Youtube Channel over the next few days. Let's start with the script reading which featured a script written by Simon Furman continuing the Botcon "Bee in the City" story (this is part 3)
08/25/23
Toy News: Takara Tomy Reveals Styrofoam Tray for "Missing Link" Convoy
In the halcyon days of the 80's when Transformers toys were overflowing on toy store shelves, one thing was very common with boxed figures: styrofoam trays. Unlike modern day figures that either sit in a plastic tray or are tied to cardboard, figures of the 80's would often sit in a spe
08/23/23
Collectibles: Vice Press to Release Limited Edition "The Transformers: The Movie" Posters
The folks at Vice Press have announced that they will be selling an extremely limited run of remastered posters from the 1986 animated Transformers film! From their web site:
08/21/23
Toy Review: "Studio Series 86" Core Class Ironhide
Ironhide served for ages as Optimus Prime's bodyguard and a dependable Autobot warrior. When the Decepticons attack the Autobot shuttle from Cybertron, he joins other Autobots to battle the invading force! Check out my review and gall
08/17/23
Toy Review: "Generations" Legacy Evolution Scarr
Scarr is the Dinobot medic, a job that keeps him busy as the Dinobots frequently get damaged in combat! Check out my review and gallery of the Dinobot named Scarr!
08/16/23
Toy News: "EarthSpark" 1-Step Changers Breakdown Revealed
Thanks to Walmart.com we have our first look at EarthSpark 1-Step Changer Breakdown. While Breakdown had his own unique design in the cartoon this figure is (oddly) a straight up redeco of 1-Step Changer Wheeljack. The figure is
08/09/23
Toy News: Takara Tomy Posts Listing for "Studio Series" Core Class Noah Diaz
The folks over at Takara Tomy Mall have posted a listing for the upcoming Studio Series Noah Diaz Core Class figure. The figure represents the character at the climax of the film where Mirage forms an Exo-Suit around the cha
08/09/23
Toy News: Takara Tomy Posts Listing for "Beast Wars Again" Dinobot vs Tarantulas
Takara Tomy has posted an official listing for the upcoming Beast Wars Again versus set featuring Dinobot and Tarantulas! Takara Tomy's recommended price is 9900 Yen (about $68.92 USD) with a release date of late January 2024. Check o