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eBay Finally Pulls Unplugged MP-05 Megatron Auctions

Sun, 29 Apr 2007 18:37:23 -0400

We all pretty much knew this was coming. eBay has finally pulled the plug (no pun intended) on all of the "unplugged" (the ones without the orange safety parts in the tip of the gun barrel) MP-05 Masterpeice Megatron figures. Listing any Masterpiece, vintage G1 Megatron, or anything else which transforms into a Walther P-38 can now land you a suspension of your eBay account.

A Fourth Hotel Is Available For Botcon

Sun, 29 Apr 2007 18:24:24 -0400

Incase you're still seeking a place to lay your head at night during this year's Botcon, The Official Transformers Collector's Convention has announced a 4th hotel for Botcon 2007 attendees. Is The Hilton Providence, which you can find a block away from the Rhode Island Convention Center. If you'd like to make a reservation you can call either 1.800.221.3109 or 401.831.3900

Transformers.com Revamped - Movie Style!

Sun, 29 Apr 2007 18:15:54 -0400

The official Transformers Website has been revamped and is now sporting an all new, sleek Transformers The Movie style theme. They've provided a countdown to the launch of the movie toys, as well as new pictures of other toys, obscure items and more, much more than meets the eye! Click here to check it out.

Cullen On Board For At Least 2 More TF Movies

Sun, 29 Apr 2007 18:06:14 -0400

Peter Cullen, while attending this year's Anime Matsuri let us know in a Q & A that there will be at least two more Transformers Movies made. One reason inparticular he claimed was due to Dreamwork's deep financial investments in the CG development of the Optimus Prime character.

Transformers Movie Dreadwing Toy Images

Sat, 28 Apr 2007 22:55:48 -0400

Thanks once again to ACToys for posting images in their forum of the upcoming Transformers The Movie Dreadwing figure. You can view the original thread here and check out the mirrored images & discuss this topic here.

Activision TF Movie Web Game

Sat, 28 Apr 2007 22:42:46 -0400

Activision's Official Transformers The Movie Game site is now online and operational. It is based off of their official Transformers The Movie Game. Basically you decide on your faction and then chose your drone. Then you pick what's called a "cell" and commence battle against another player. It is a multiplayer-only game so you never play against the game itself (AI) Click here to play the game!

TF Movie: Highest Scores In Bay's Career

Sat, 28 Apr 2007 22:29:43 -0400

The Bay himself has posted a brief bit at his website, Shoot for the Edit, regarding recent test screenings of Transformers The Movie:

"We had two screenings tonight 850 people. Highest test scores in my career. Blew Armageddon away which was a 92."

Click here to view the original post by Michael Bay, and you can discuss this topic on the boards here.

Advance Review of TF The Movie

Sat, 28 Apr 2007 22:15:36 -0400

All in all there were 850 very lucky people who were able to attend the test screening of Transformers The Movie. One of these people posted an advance review of the movie over at Aint It Cool News. Read this at your own discretion as it contains multiple spoilers. Which aren't that bad as far as spoilers go (I read it), but still, you've been warned. Click here to check it out.

TF Movie Pillow & Comfortor Found At K-Mart

Sat, 28 Apr 2007 22:04:00 -0400

shibamura_prime of TFW2005 has found a Transformers Movie pillow and twin sized comforter at K-Mart. The prices of these items were $14.99 for the pillow, and $29.99 for the comforter. You can view mirrored images and discuss this topic here.

TF Movie Scalextric Slot Car Racing Set

Sat, 28 Apr 2007 21:58:24 -0400

Transformers @ The Moon has put up a picture set of the upcoming Transformers The Movie Scalextric Slot Car Racing Set. The set will feature Barricade and BumblebeeBarricade. For more information check out the original article here.