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Movie poster featuring Optimus Prime. The poster was at the Magic Clothing Trade show in Las Vegas. The poster was at a booth of a movie licensee i have a pic in the MOVIE FOLDER or check out the link here

http://img432.imageshack.us/my.php?image=optimusprime1co5.jpg

I am a lifelong Mac user, Jason.  I cannot watch
Windows videos.

--- jason <jasongoulding@...> wrote:

>
> Here is the link to a Don Murphy and Tom Desanto
> interveiw
>
> to see the video you will see the  place to click on
> under were it says  Windows media player required at
> the bottom of your screen
>
>
http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_d4j_ezine&task=read&page=1&category=fea\
tured&article=241&Itemid=27
>
>
>
> MORE TRANSFORMERS NEWS :
>
> Now before all of you jump the gun and decide to
> Boycott this film the picture i am going to have in
> the MOVIE FOLDER is Bumblebee's face
>
> Yes it is black about as black as Darth vaders face
> but i am to beleive this face is Bumblebee without
> his Face plate on
>
> As remember Bumblebee in the movie is heavily
> damaged and this is why he is purchased by Spike
> because he is hiding in a car yard from the
> Decepticons
>
> But dont count it out this could be his face nothing
> you see on the net you can be 100% sure
>
> so goto the Movie folder and have a look
>
> the link is here
>
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showthread.php?t=109317
>
>


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members there.  I occasionally submit Transformers
trivia questions.

--- jason goulding <jasongoulding@...>
wrote:

> Well done Bobby and thanks
> They are writing this movie up to be better then
> once thought I think
> after the much Hated Megatron pics surfaced  they
> will try harder to
> reinvent him a little and I am sure
> Megatron will change over the next month or so , But
> having said that I
> am still interested in the film I hope there is
> plenty of action and the
> "BIG FIGHTS"  they mention are actually BIG FIGHTS
> And not "QUICK  MOVINGFIGHTS"  to cover up bad CGI-
> Think BATMAN BEGINS
> type fighting
> Which worked in that film as it was meant to be
> mysterious but it wont
> work in Transformers
> And I hope for all the fans this very cool film and
> the talk of it being
> very very cool is not just SMOKE AND MIRRORS to shut
> us up or atleast
> quieten us down a little knowing
> We prefer a truer version of certain characters not
> heavily modified and
> 100% reinvented to suit Hollywood
> Remember  Hasbro,Paramount it is also about selling
> cool toys not having
> 50 Megatrons on the shelf because he looks like the
> T-1000 gone wrong
> and Optimus prime is your only seller due to the
> fact he still looks
> like Prime .
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Transformers2005@...
> [mailto:Transformers2005@...] On
> Behalf Of Boar Soldier
> Sent: Wednesday, 30 August 2006 8:22 AM
> To: Transformers2005@...
> Subject: [Transformers2005] Transformers Movie News
>
> Did Your Favorite Make The Cut? 'Transformers'
> Writers Reveal Robot
> Roster
> Movie will feature a mix of classic characters,
> later additions.
> by Larry Carroll
> (Paramount Pictures)
> They'll always be "robots in disguise," but the
> identities of the
> non-human stars in next
> year's "Transformers" movie are finally coming into
> view.
> Screenwriters Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci hosted
> a groundbreaking Web
> chat Friday
> (August 18), answering the e-mails of concerned fans
> and making some
> announcements
> of their own. Surrounded by posters of the '80s
> cartoon, laptops
> sporting the more-than-
> meets-the-eye logo and dozens of classic action
> figures, the duo
> professed their own
> geek credentials while doling out manna for the
> masses.
> Describing Optimus Prime as having "Shakespearean"
> qualities, the duo
> began by listing
> his four main compatriots in the Autobot army. First
> up is Bumblebee,
> who kick-starts the
> plot when he's purchased by the unknowing Spike
> Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf)
> then transforms
> for the first time and befriends the awestruck teen.
> After the ongoing
> battle between the
> alien robots invades Earth, audiences will also meet
> Jazz, a sports car
> Kurtzman described
> as "the loyal friend. He's the guy who believes if
> you can't do
> something in style, it's not
> worth doing at all."
> Another Autobot will be Ratchet, who was an
> ambulance in previous
> Transformers
> incarnations but "will have a new form," Kurtzman
> said. Avoiding such
> other well-known
> Autobots as Mirage, Wheeljack and Prowl, the writers
> then rounded out
> the good guys with
> Ironhide, a tough-talking van Orci described as "the
> first one in. He's
> the first one to clear
> the field."
> "Ironhide is the muscle," Kurtzman added. "Ironhide
> is the tough one."
> Turning their attention to the evil Decepticons, the
> writers began by
> confirming the
> obvious: Megatron will be leading the charge.
> "Megatron is a little bit more realistic," Kurtzman
> said, contrasting
> the villain with his
> arch-enemy, Optimus Prime, while confirming that
> they will indeed have
> an intense face-
> off. "As opposed to pure evil, [Megatron] thinks
> it's his God-given
> right as one of the most
> advanced creatures in the universe to do [to humans]
> what we sometimes
> do to animals."
> The malevolent pistol will once again be backed by
> his right-hand man
> (and occasional jet
> airplane) Starscream, and the writers assured fans
> that their beloved
> bickering will be
> present in the Michael Bay blockbuster.
> "Yes, the dynamic you know between Megatron and
> Starscream will be alive
> and well," Orci
> said of the commander's tendency to chew out his
> henchman. "Why would we
> try and
> change that?"
> The Autobots will be outnumbered throughout the
> movie, the writers
> revealed, forcing
> them to work alongside humans like Witwicky and
> soldiers Lennox (Josh
> Duhamel) and
> Epps (Tyrese).
> With that in mind, they listed the rest of the evil
> Decepticon army. In
> addition to badass
> bulldozer Bonecrusher, fans will meet Brawl, "an
> extremely pissed-off
> Decepticon,"
> Kurtzman described. "He's sort of the heavy-lifter
> among them."
> Also among their ranks is Barricade, an obscure
> character introduced in
> a later generation
> of the toy line and described by Kurtzman as "the
> hunter of the group,"
> who changes
> himself into a police car to take advantage of
> foolish humans who run to
> him for help. "In
> a way," Kurtzman explained, "he's like a camouflaged
> hunter."
> The group will also include Scorponok, a giant
> scorpion-creature who
> attacks the soldiers
> in the Iraqi desert. "When you see him in the
> movie," Orci said, "You're
> gonna see that in
> the environment he's in, he comes in very handy."
> At his side will be Frenzy, a cassette tape in the
> original cartoon
> series who is expected to
> be updated to some kind of tiny MP3 player for the
> movie. "Frenzy is of
> a smaller form,"
> Kurtzman said of the character, "and is able to
> infiltrate smaller
> spaces around you and
> not be seen."
> Rounding out their ranks is Blackout, another fairly
> obscure choice
> described by "Mission
> Impossible III" writer Kurtzman as "the guy who
> comes in and takes away
> all of our ability
> to fight back," using a firepower that wipes out our
> technology.
> "[Blackout is] kind of the
> first-tier attack," Kurtzman added.
> Decepticon fan-favorite Shockwave, they added, will
> not be in the movie.
> The writers revealed that several characters,
> including Ratchet and
> Bumblebee, will
> transform into very different objects than they did
> in the original
> cartoon and toy series to
> keep up with the times. "Bumblebee, regardless of
> what he is wearing,
> will still be
> Bumblebee," Orci insisted, revealing that the
> affable Autobot will now
> be a sports car
> rather than a Volkswagen Beetle.
> Making frequent reference to sequel possibilities,
> the
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I gotta agree with you Jason I too am like Dave and I am very
undecisive on this movie. What I have seen so far whether true or not
does not scream out Transformers to me. It seems it is just a movie
USING the Tf name and Characters and not really a TF movie. Now I
have read "Others" opinions on how these things are so Transformers
like and we need to get over the whole G1 thing you are not true fans
etc..... Well to them I say this You are lying to yourself. these
things have no connection to any tf related product other then their
names. In every series from G1 to Cybertron the characters have had
some basic features to connect them to that character. Primes face
and chest Plate Megatrons Large gun etc..... Now in Beastwars it was
basically just the heads but those guys were Not the G1 Characters
Period. And Hey I've heard the Prime is not a Monkey hes a truck
crap. Well that's true and if they had watched Bwars and
Beastmachines they would not need to compare it as so. Ignorance is
bliss I guess. These Movie Characters have none of those basic
features. Bumblebee does not look like Bumblebee and megs looks more
like a Gyver villian. And for those folks who will say hey what do
you know you are not a true fan well i flip you off. I have collected
transformers for a long time and have figures from every series from
G1 to Cybertron. I have just about every comicbook from Marvel to
IDW. hell I even have the Tf Genesis book that was supposively not
made cookie jars bed sheets hell even my ceiling fans blades have
Transformers on them. But you know what I don't need to prove myself
to those folks. I have every right to make my own opinion on any
subject matter be it the movie to minicons. Because in the end I am A
tf fan who hasn't seen anything impressive about whats been released
about the movie be it true or false and Proud of it.

--- In Transformers2005@..., "jason goulding"
<jasongoulding@o...> wrote:
>
> I see your point Dave
> And I hope aswell things are changed my hopes got raised when I saw
> Optimus Prime pics then Megatron came out and shot my hopes down
> But I am keeping a open mind and will more ten likely see the film
but
> even my 6yr old nephew wont recognize anyone but Prime this is were
it
> will fail
> As most of us fans have shown the younger generation Nephews and at
> times Neices G1 transformers even beastwars  and they always
recognize
> Optimus and Megatron
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Transformers2005@...
> [mailto:Transformers2005@...] On Behalf Of Dave Urbik
> Sent: Thursday, 31 August 2006 11:45 AM
> To: Transformers2005@...
> Subject: Re: [Transformers2005] Don Murphy Tom Desanto video
interveiw
>
> I can't promise I will or won't refuse to see this in the theater,
but I
> have to admit, we sure do have a lot of crappy images so far to try
and
> hope aren't the intended finished products!
>
> Let's HOPE these are all going to be changed by the time the final
cut
> makes it to theaters, because I've about given UP hope for this
movie,
> I'm sorry to say!
>
> Dave
>
> jason <jasongoulding@o...> wrote:
> Here is the link to a Don Murphy and Tom Desanto interveiw
> to see the video you will see the  place to click on under were it
says
> Windows media player required at the bottom of your screen
> http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_d4j_ezine
> <http://www.iesb.net/index.php?
option=com_d4j_ezine&task=read&page=1&cat
> egory=featured&article=241&Itemid=27>
> &task=read&page=1&category=featured&article=241&Itemid=27
>
> MORE TRANSFORMERS NEWS :
> Now before all of you jump the gun and decide to Boycott this film
the
> picture i am going to have in the MOVIE FOLDER is Bumblebee's face
> Yes it is black about as black as Darth vaders face  but i am to
beleive
> this face is Bumblebee without his Face plate on
> As remember Bumblebee in the movie is heavily damaged and this is
why he
> is purchased by Spike because he is hiding in a car yard from the
> Decepticons
> But dont count it out this could be his face nothing you see on the
net
> you can be 100% sure
> so goto the Movie folder and have a look
> the link is here http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showthread.php?
t=109317
>
>
>
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> out." - Steven Wright
>
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Here is the link to a Don Murphy and Tom Desanto interveiw

to see the video you will see the  place to click on under were it says  Windows media player required at the bottom of your screen

http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_d4j_ezine&task=read&page=1&category=featured&article=241&Itemid=27

 

MORE TRANSFORMERS NEWS :

Now before all of you jump the gun and decide to Boycott this film the picture i am going to have in the MOVIE FOLDER is Bumblebee's face

Yes it is black about as black as Darth vaders face  but i am to beleive this face is Bumblebee without his Face plate on

As remember Bumblebee in the movie is heavily damaged and this is why he is purchased by Spike because he is hiding in a car yard from the Decepticons

But dont count it out this could be his face nothing you see on the net you can be 100% sure

so goto the Movie folder and have a look

the link is here http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showthread.php?t=109317

Here is the link to a Don Murphy and Tom Desanto interveiw

to see the video you will see the  place to click on under were it says  Windows media player required at the bottom of your screen

http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_d4j_ezine&task=read&page=1&category=featured&article=241&Itemid=27

MORE TRANSFORMERS NEWS :

Now before all of you jump the gun and decide to Boycott this film the picture i am going to have in the MOVIE FOLDER is Bumblebee's face

Yes it is black about as black as Darth vaders face  but i am to beleive this face is Bumblebee without his Face plate on

As remember Bumblebee in the movie is heavily damaged and this is why he is purchased by Spike because he is hiding in a car yard from the Decepticons

But dont count it out this could be his face nothing you see on the net you can be 100% sure

so goto the Movie folder and have a look

the link is here http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showthread.php?t=109317

Yep the NEW RELEASE FOLDER AND SORRY I MEANT JAPANESE CLOSE ENOUGH I GUESS

 

ALSO HERE IS THE LINK TO THE AMERICAN ONLINE DISTRIBUTION

 

http://www.agesthreeandup.com/main.jsp?p2=shopping/catalog.jsp&catalog_id=91

 

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Transformers2005@... [mailto:Transformers2005@...] On Behalf Of Dave Urbik
Sent: Wednesday, 30 August 2006 7:57 AM
To: Transformers2005@...
Subject: Re: [Transformers2005] New poll for Transformers2005

 

Do we have any pics of the Chinese Alternators?  If so, which folder are they in?

Dave

Transformers2005@... wrote:

Enter your vote today!  A new poll has been created for the
Transformers2005 group:

Whats your opinion of the Honeywell Roadbots (the chinese alternators)

  o Yes they will look awsome next to my Alts gonna buy them all 
  o Complete ripoff not a chance 
  o I lioke the differn't scales they come in and the fresh molds makes me think i might get some 


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Did Your Favorite Make The Cut? 'Transformers' Writers Reveal Robot Roster
Movie will feature a mix of classic characters, later additions.
by Larry Carroll
(Paramount Pictures)
They'll always be "robots in disguise," but the identities of the non-human
stars in next
year's "Transformers" movie are finally coming into view.
Screenwriters Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci hosted a groundbreaking Web chat
Friday
(August 18), answering the e-mails of concerned fans and making some
announcements
of their own. Surrounded by posters of the '80s cartoon, laptops sporting the
more-than-
meets-the-eye logo and dozens of classic action figures, the duo professed their
own
geek credentials while doling out manna for the masses.
Describing Optimus Prime as having "Shakespearean" qualities, the duo began by
listing
his four main compatriots in the Autobot army. First up is Bumblebee, who
kick-starts the
plot when he's purchased by the unknowing Spike Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) then
transforms
for the first time and befriends the awestruck teen. After the ongoing battle
between the
alien robots invades Earth, audiences will also meet Jazz, a sports car Kurtzman
described
as "the loyal friend. He's the guy who believes if you can't do something in
style, it's not
worth doing at all."
Another Autobot will be Ratchet, who was an ambulance in previous Transformers
incarnations but "will have a new form," Kurtzman said. Avoiding such other
well-known
Autobots as Mirage, Wheeljack and Prowl, the writers then rounded out the good
guys with
Ironhide, a tough-talking van Orci described as "the first one in. He's the
first one to clear
the field."
"Ironhide is the muscle," Kurtzman added. "Ironhide is the tough one."
Turning their attention to the evil Decepticons, the writers began by confirming
the
obvious: Megatron will be leading the charge.
"Megatron is a little bit more realistic," Kurtzman said, contrasting the
villain with his
arch-enemy, Optimus Prime, while confirming that they will indeed have an
intense face-
off. "As opposed to pure evil, [Megatron] thinks it's his God-given right as one
of the most
advanced creatures in the universe to do [to humans] what we sometimes do to
animals."
The malevolent pistol will once again be backed by his right-hand man (and
occasional jet
airplane) Starscream, and the writers assured fans that their beloved bickering
will be
present in the Michael Bay blockbuster.
"Yes, the dynamic you know between Megatron and Starscream will be alive and
well," Orci
said of the commander's tendency to chew out his henchman. "Why would we try and
change that?"
The Autobots will be outnumbered throughout the movie, the writers revealed,
forcing
them to work alongside humans like Witwicky and soldiers Lennox (Josh Duhamel)
and
Epps (Tyrese).
With that in mind, they listed the rest of the evil Decepticon army. In addition
to badass
bulldozer Bonecrusher, fans will meet Brawl, "an extremely pissed-off
Decepticon,"
Kurtzman described. "He's sort of the heavy-lifter among them."
Also among their ranks is Barricade, an obscure character introduced in a later
generation
of the toy line and described by Kurtzman as "the hunter of the group," who
changes
himself into a police car to take advantage of foolish humans who run to him for
help. "In
a way," Kurtzman explained, "he's like a camouflaged hunter."
The group will also include Scorponok, a giant scorpion-creature who attacks the
soldiers
in the Iraqi desert. "When you see him in the movie," Orci said, "You're gonna
see that in
the environment he's in, he comes in very handy."
At his side will be Frenzy, a cassette tape in the original cartoon series who
is expected to
be updated to some kind of tiny MP3 player for the movie. "Frenzy is of a
smaller form,"
Kurtzman said of the character, "and is able to infiltrate smaller spaces around
you and
not be seen."
Rounding out their ranks is Blackout, another fairly obscure choice described by
"Mission
Impossible III" writer Kurtzman as "the guy who comes in and takes away all of
our ability
to fight back," using a firepower that wipes out our technology. "[Blackout is]
kind of the
first-tier attack," Kurtzman added.
Decepticon fan-favorite Shockwave, they added, will not be in the movie.
The writers revealed that several characters, including Ratchet and Bumblebee,
will
transform into very different objects than they did in the original cartoon and
toy series to
keep up with the times. "Bumblebee, regardless of what he is wearing, will still
be
Bumblebee," Orci insisted, revealing that the affable Autobot will now be a
sports car
rather than a Volkswagen Beetle.
Making frequent reference to sequel possibilities, the writers added that they
would like to
introduce more characters from the Transformers universe in future installments,
maintaining a similar mix of different robots from different generations of the
franchise.
"We're setting up a lot of threads," Kurtzman revealed of various plot lines.
"Hopefully,
there will be a sequel."
Orci, who said that he watched the cartoon religiously, promised that many
things from
the original series will remain in the big-screen film. This includes the
wah-wah noise the
robots make while they transform, as well as their weaponry. "We want to be true
to what
we know, which is that they fire pulse blasts," Kurtzman revealed, adding that
in order to
maintain their disguises, the Transformers will only fire earthly missiles and
bullets while
in vehicle form.
Wrapping up their "more than meets the eye" pronouncements, Kurtzman and Orci
announced a "Snakes on a Plane"-like contest that will soon be launched on the
flick's Web
site. "Write a line for Optimus Prime," Kurtzman grinned, "and we will put it in
the movie."
Teasing his writing partner, Orci added that in true Hollywood style, the studio
would
drastically rewrite the quote before it came out of the Autobot leader's mouth.
Wrapping up their chat, Orci said the film had been written for both
Transformers geeks
like themselves and complete newbies looking to be awestruck by the sight of
photo-real
transforming vehicles. "This story is very much designed so that you don't need
to know
anything about the Transformers before you come into it," he said. "We wanted to
make
sure that anybody could get into it, but without talking down to the fans."
"Transformers," which will also co-star living, breathing actors Jon Voight,
Dane Cook and
Bernie Mac, is currently filming with its sights set on a July 4 release.
http://www.vh1.com/movies/news/articles/1538947/08182006/story.jhtml

Transformer Bots Revealed
Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci, writers of the upcoming Transformers movie,
revealed
the list of robot characters that will appear in the big-budget adaptation of
the 1980s
comic, toy and animated franchise, topped by the Autobot leader Optimus Prime
and the
Decepticon leader Megatron, in a live video Q&A on Yahoo! on Aug. 18.
On the Autobot side the movie will feature Bumblebee, Jazz, Ratchet and
Ironhide. On the
Decepticon side, the film will include Starscream, Brawl, Bonecrusher,
Barricade,
Scorponok, Frenzy and Blackout.
The writers also asked fans to submit a key line of dialogue for Optimus Prime
on the
official Web site, which will be included in the film, apparently taking a page
from the
publicity campaign for Snakes on a Plane, which also incorporated a
fan-suggested bit of
dialogue.
The writers said that the movie will rely heavily on characters from the
generation one
chapter of the long-lived franchise, centering on the war between the benevolent
Autobots
and the nefarious Decepticons—a war that plays out on Earth in 2006. Michael Bay
is
directing Transformers, which is currently in production with an eye to a July
4, 2007,
release.

An Update on the Transformers
Source: Michael Bay
August 20, 2006
Michael Bay's official message boards Admin 'Nelson' has posted an update with
info from
Bay about Transformers:
1- They will be releasing more teaser posters in the coming months.
2- Paramount made studies and concluded that the TF "ANNOUNCEMENT" was the 2nd
highest rated "teaser" this summer.
3.- They just finished shooting a lot of Pentagon interiors on a soundstage in
scenes that
involved many Chiefs of staff in their huge war room.
4.- Shia just was recently suspended over the edge of a 20 story building in a
very
dynamic and intense scene.
5.- The average transformation time from normal mode to alt mode and vice versa
is
about 3 to 4 seconds.
6.- The leaked pictures are legit (although a somewhat early rendering).
7.- Filming of massive chase scenes will begin in the following weeks.
8.- The CGI transformations by ILM are looking wicked and nastier every single
day.
9.- Part 1 will be about why the transformers came to earth.
10.- This movie will be a new start for the live action franchise that will not
be based on
any particular TF TV series and/or comic book.
http://www.superherohype.com/news.php?id=4660

Transformers Article:  http://www.superherohype.com/news.php?id=4657

Brian Goldner Responds To Movie Megatron Leak
---------------------------------------------------------------------
-----------
After intensely negative fan reaction to the leak of the
Transformers Movie Megatron, Hasbro COO Brian Goldner has responded
on the Don Murphy Forums.
Quote:
Good Afternoon--Let me answer your questions. Starscream is simply
the coolest, most aggressive military jet in the skies. The military
has given us unprecedented access to deliver this character to the
audience in the most compelling way. He is Very much like G1. As
noted to Nelson earlier in the week, the details, deco, weapons, and
sculpt itself will change as we move from grey model to final form.
Megatron is an early style board. Without revealing too much of the
story, there is a very important reason for his look to have evolved
from pure G1; although the final look is a work-in-progress--ILM has
just recently begun all their CGI development. Megatron has a iconic
personality, and approach that dates back to G1. Throughout time he
has had a very big gun....
Transformers Movie Jazz Design Rumors
TFW2005 has received the following information about the design of
Transformers Movie Jazz:

Transformers To Get Real
Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci, writers of the upcoming Transformers movie, told
fans
that the movie will take a real-world approach to its depictions of the robots
that can
change from everyday objects such as cars into futuristic fighting machines. "In
translating
this thing to live action, ... all of these Transformers are being designed in
the movie such
that, when they transform, there's no cheating," Orci said in a a live video Q&A
on Yahoo!
on Aug. 18. He added: "It's very much what it would realistically look like if a
Transformer
was sitting right there as a car, and it turned into the character that you
know."
As a consequence, some of the everyday incarnations of well-known characters may
change for the movie: Bumblebee, for example, is now a Camaro instead of a
Volkswagen.
"All the vehicle decisions were made based on literally sitting and staring at
the actual
vehicles and seeing how they would actually transform and deciding based on what
is
going to be the coolest version of seeing this live," Orci said.
Transformers is the big-budget adaptation of the 1980s comic, toy and animated
franchise and deals with the war between the benevolent Autobots and the
nefarious
Decepticons, which plays out on Earth in 2006.
Kurtzman and Orci are perhaps best known for writing several episodes of ABC's
hit TV
series Alias for creator J.J. Abrams and also for penning the script of Abrams'
Mission:
Impossible III. For Transformers, which is being directed by Michael Bay, the
writers
wanted to come up with a story that is based in reality. "[We said,] 'We really
need to find a
way to get people to understand that it's not just a cartoon,'" Kurtzman said.
"This is a real
movie where humans, actors, are going to be interacting with robots. ... We
approached it
from the point of view thinking, 'You know, when Steven Spielberg went to make
Jurassic
Park, nobody could imagine what it would be like to watch humans interacting
with
dinosaurs.' So the more people ask us, 'Well, [is it] a cartoon?' the more we
thought, 'Wow,
no one's ever seen anything like this before. We have this amazing opportunity
to do
something for the first time.' And that's kind of what shaped the way that we
approached
writing the characters, making our decisions and how we shaped the story."
Transformers
is currently in production with an eye to a July 4, 2007, release.

Access Hollywood has posted behind-the-scenes video from the upcoming SF movie
Transformers, which director Michael Bay is currently shooting in downtown Los
Angeles.
http://video.accesshollywood.com/v/?linkId=25436/

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Taobao Auctons member TFfans has posted an auction for a Classics
Ultra Magnus. Only a vehicle mode image is available right now
its pretty much again like all others a repaint of classics Optimus
Prime
but i will say he looks good check him out in the NEW RELEASE FOLDER

New pics from the August 28th set of the Transformers Movie from LA. Overturned cars and ripped asphalt below. http://www.flickr.com/photos/eecue/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/slomuse/

http://www.latinoreview.com/news.php?id=913

OTHER NEWS:

 Here are afew images of the upcoming Legends of Cybertron repaints for the Transformers Classic line. Included are Leo Prime, Fireflight and Perceptor. PICS IN THE NEW RELEASE FOLDER

Well he isn't a planet but overall a mini version of Megatron or
Galvatron
His transformation is kinda simple enough but with his shoulder
cannon and leg panels always getting in the way it can be a pain
And like most figures that the legs spin on balljoints they become
loose very easy
So in robot mode if the balance is not right he will lean
backward/forwards or just fall over
Overall he will become a loose figure in many places with even the
minimum of use, and i have only transformed him once.

Vehicle mode is kinda cool but if not lined up properly will
seperate as there are pegs that need to fit into his wheel tracks to
hold the front in and pull the back in tight doing this took some
time and getting used to but over all he looks pretty mean with his
shoulder cannon, A small gun on his right shoulder and mini spikes
and a claw at the front give the impression to "GET OUT OF MY WAY"
look

Another downside is the 4 grey spike to which are attached to his
leg panels they come off regardless and agin contribute to the
loosness of this figure.

I would super glue them in but the instructions read the leg panel
spins around as part of the transformation and if these spikes were
glued into place they would face backwards, But is that a problem at
all as they dont fire anything and are mainly for presentation

So i might just do this

The planet key  fit in behind and only opens the dome at the front
but with this sitting behind it is out of the way in both vehicle
and bot mode so it is well hiden and not to unattractive
Articulaation seems to be very cool but but using this figure over
and over again he will becomea floppy rag doll ( better off buying 2
and keep 1 in the package)

Paint scheme is cool and lots of detail stands out especially his
large brown rear wheels again they dont stand out to much to become
a eyesore well hidden
His chest sticks out and looks kinda weird but not as weird as the
pics show
The colour scheme is enough to say it is UNICRON.

So my overall feeling is not a bad toy but if i was a kid i would be
annoyed that he is very loose after short play ,these days
articulation makes up for what we missed out on in having (G1)
figures.
there is a battle or base type mode but i could not be bothered it
is not that important considering his size just think scorponox or
powermaster primes base mode -basic legs out to the leftand right
and chest is the main base
tank mode is unique and cool and this figure if you are a Bludgeon
fan then kitbash this guy or just call him Bludgeon
robot mode he will stand well enough but again if the feet are not
right then he will fall and look drunk as he does the splits

Im going to give this figure a 5 out of 10
Mostly due to the unique vehicle mode , nostalga of the name
Unicron, his mass of weapons the dome that opens up reveals a 3
barrel chain gun or being Transformers it would be a 3 barrel laser
gun
and his shoulder cannon is cool-considering i shot myself with the
missle
But as i say many parts get in the way while transforming him and he
is a loose toy after short play his biggest down side
so lets hope for a larger version or atleast a new looking planet
mould
But if you are a Unicron fan and missed out on Amarda Unicron then
by all means purchase him im not fully disapointed but considering
this line of toys has been pretty awsome he was a let down
even Lugnutz was cool... cheers

Lol and Dvae I must say f you ever sdesire to visit feel free to let me know

I don’t have dogs but I will build me a kennel  for u lol J

On a serious note you would be welcome to stay

And thanks

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Transformers2005@... [mailto:Transformers2005@...] On Behalf Of Dave Urbik
Sent: Monday, 28 August 2006 10:37 AM
To: Transformers2005@...
Subject: Re: [Transformers2005] Pretty much my last Transformer purchase for now

 

Congratulations on the big purchase!  I'll keep my fingers, toes, legs, and eyes crossed for ya on that one!

".....Proceed, then, on your way to oblivion!"

Dave

jason <jasongoulding@...> wrote:

Well as i am in the process of Purchasing my 1st home i decided to go
out with a BANG!!
And purchase the Chaos bringer Cybertron Unicron i will do a reveiw
later
but i am posting pics of Unicron  now why i purchased a smaller
version of Unicron reason being i missed out on him years ago
ANSD considering i have Primus i thought it would be cool to have a
new Unicron that will one day be just as or more powerful as his
Nemises Primus
so enjoy pics of my last purchase for some time  as i know i will enjoy
FULL REVEIW COMMING SOON HOPEFULLY..

"I was walking down the street wearing glasses when the prescription ran out." - Steven Wright

 

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Ughhhhh I hope these hites are off a bit cause being that Bumblebee
is the smallest of the autobots thiese heights would not work
--- In Transformers2005@..., "jason"
<jasongoulding@o...> wrote:
>
> Heights of the Transformers Movie Robot Modes Revealed
>
> The heights of the Transformers Movie Robot Modes have been
revealed
> by the guys at Latino Review.
>
> So exactly how big are these robots? Michael Bay gave us the
rundown
> on some of the robots:
>
> Jazz : 13 feet tall
> Bumblebee: 17 feet tall
> Ratchet: 24 feet tall
> Iron Hide: 26 feet tall
> Optimus Prime: 28 feet tall
> Megatron: 34 feet tall
> Now i dont know about you but for the first time ever Bumblebee is
> bigger the Jazz so i am guessing Jazz is going a bit of a spy
> and Megatron being 6 ft taller wow he gonna knock Prime down some
what
>
> MORE NEWS
>
> Official Images of 3 inch Titanium Rodimus and Thundercracker
>
> Official Images of 3 inch Titanium Rodimus and Thundercracker are
now
> online from Hasbro.
> i have pics and they are going to be in the NEW RELEASE FOLDER
> i dont like these 2 moulds maybe they will look better in hand then
> enlarged pics .. Form your opinion
>

Leo breaker becomes the arm of either Optimus or megatron in both the
toys and the series
--- In Transformers2005@..., William Dugger
<cybertronfreak@y...> wrote:
>
> I was watching Transformers Cybertron earlier.  Leobreaker
transformers into Optimus Primes right arm.  I have seen a few
Leobreakers and Optimus Primes from that series, but I have not
figured out which figure ... if any actually does that.  I have not
collected any from that series but that would definately be the one I
would start with.  Does anyone have those two and if so could you
send some pics my way.
>
>   Thanks,
>   Duane
>
>
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Heights of the Transformers Movie Robot Modes Revealed

The heights of the Transformers Movie Robot Modes have been revealed
by the guys at Latino Review.

So exactly how big are these robots? Michael Bay gave us the rundown
on some of the robots:

Jazz : 13 feet tall
Bumblebee: 17 feet tall
Ratchet: 24 feet tall
Iron Hide: 26 feet tall
Optimus Prime: 28 feet tall
Megatron: 34 feet tall
Now i dont know about you but for the first time ever Bumblebee is
bigger the Jazz so i am guessing Jazz is going a bit of a spy
and Megatron being 6 ft taller wow he gonna knock Prime down some what

MORE NEWS

Official Images of 3 inch Titanium Rodimus and Thundercracker

Official Images of 3 inch Titanium Rodimus and Thundercracker are now
online from Hasbro.
i have pics and they are going to be in the NEW RELEASE FOLDER
i dont like these 2 moulds maybe they will look better in hand then
enlarged pics .. Form your opinion

Try downloading it.

--- jason goulding <jasongoulding@...>
wrote:

> The optimus prime truck one  didn’t seem to work
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Transformers2005@...
> [mailto:Transformers2005@...] On
> Behalf Of Boar Soldier
> Sent: Monday, 28 August 2006 3:08 AM
> To: Transformers2005@...
> Subject: Re: [Transformers2005] Re: Animated GIFs
>
> Which one?  Download it and open it.  Might work.
>
> --- jason <jasongoulding@...> wrote:
>
> > Very cool Bobby the Optimus prime one doesn't seem
> > to work
> > though ??
> >
> > --- In Transformers2005@..., Dave
> > Urbik <btlme@y...>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Now those were really cool!  Thanks for posting
> > them, Bobby.
> > >
> > > I also added the new avatar I'm using on Dave
> > Aguero's
> > Cybertronian War council in the "Other People's
> > Work" folder.
> > >
> > > Dave
> > >
> > > Boar Soldier <boarharpie@y...> wrote:    Hey,
> > guys!!!  I just
> > posted some animated gifs in the Photos section.
> I
> > got them from
> > various
> > >  websites, one from Giles of PUAO, and I have
> > something cool
> > planned for them & others like
> > >  them.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "I was walking down the street wearing glasses
> > when the
> > prescription ran out." - Steven Wright
> > >
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--- In Transformers2005@..., "jason goulding"
<jasongoulding@o...> wrote:
>
> Lol and Dvae I must say f you ever sdesire to visit feel free to
let me
> know
> I don't have dogs but I will build me a kennel  for u lol :-)
> On a serious note you would be welcome to stay
> And thanks
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Transformers2005@...
> [mailto:Transformers2005@...] On Behalf Of Dave Urbik
> Sent: Monday, 28 August 2006 10:37 AM
> To: Transformers2005@...
> Subject: Re: [Transformers2005] Pretty much my last Transformer
purchase
> for now
>
> Congratulations on the big purchase!  I'll keep my fingers, toes,
legs,
> and eyes crossed for ya on that one!
>
> ".....Proceed, then, on your way to oblivion!"
>
> Dave
>
> jason <jasongoulding@o...> wrote:
> Well as i am in the process of Purchasing my 1st home i decided to
go
> out with a BANG!!
> And purchase the Chaos bringer Cybertron Unicron i will do a reveiw
> later
> but i am posting pics of Unicron  now why i purchased a smaller
> version of Unicron reason being i missed out on him years ago
> ANSD considering i have Primus i thought it would be cool to have a
> new Unicron that will one day be just as or more powerful as his
> Nemises Primus
> so enjoy pics of my last purchase for some time  as i know i will
enjoy
> FULL REVEIW COMMING SOON HOPEFULLY..
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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prescription ran
> out." - Steven Wright
>
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