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1/27/12: Transformers News Round Up: Victor Caroli interview, "Transformers" Blu-Ray set Give away and Runabout!

Transformers Collector's Club reveals Runabout (aka Over-Run) - via Transformers Collectors Club

A clip of the "Dark of the Moon" special features has been posted online via Twitvid

UGO has a giveaway for the upcoming "Transformers" movie boxed set, check out their Facebook page for details - via UGO

Legendary voice actor Victor Caroli joined "Microphone Monday" on their videocast to provide insight into his start in the industry and his involvement with the Transformers cartoon, see embed below.


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1/27/12: IDW Publishing: "Robots in Disguise" #1 Comic Book Reviewed

Rodimus and his crew are seemingly dead and more non-aligned Cybertronians arrive daily. Meanwhile the Decepticons are getting restless. With intrigue and conflict aplenty, life isn't easy for our favorite Robots in Disguise! IDW's relaunch of their "Transformers" titles continues with "Robots in Disguise" and BWTF takes a look at the first issue! (0 comments)


1/27/12: Transformers Prime Wheeljack Reviewed

Once one of Cybertron's most ingenious and prolific engineers, Wheeljack would later wind up joining the elite Autobot group known as "The Wreckers", befriending Bulkhead in the process. Now, ages after the Cybertronian wars began Wheeljack finds his old friend on a strange planet called Earth where he must do battle with the forces of evil once again! This morning's review brings you a look at "Transformers Prime" Wheeljack! (0 comments)


1/26/12: Transformer News Round Up: TF Prime First Edition toys no more? "Dark of the Moon" Blu-Ray and more!

"Transformers: Dark of the Moon" Limited 3D Edition Blu-Ray Reviewed - via IGN Movies

Comic Book Resources interviews Simon Furman about "Transformers Regeneration One" - via Comic Book Resources

Hasbro gives the official word on "Transformers Prime" First Edition - via AllSpark

Cyberverse Optimus Prime/base revealed! - via Tformers.com

MTV Geek has posted a "Transformers Prime" Season 2 teaser:



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1/26/12: Transformers Prime Autobot Ratchet Reviewed

An army is not just made up of warriors. At the end of the day when battles have ended, there must be those who attend to the wounded. Among the best of these healers is Ratchet, an Autobot who has survived millions of years worth of war healing the wounded and when necessary, defending the helpless. Check out BWTF's first review of the new wave of "Transformers Prime" toys with my look at Transformers Prime Autobot Ratchet! (0 comments)


1/25/12: Marvel Crossovers Captain America Reviewed

Once upon a time Steve Rogers was barely strong enough to stand up against any bad guy, but after being recruited into the Super Soldier program he became the embodiment of being a hero in the Marvel Universe. When he needs even more power, he calls upon his transforming Humvee to back him up in battle! This morning's review brings you a look at Marvel Crossovers Captain America. (0 comments)


1/20/12: Rescue Bots Cody Burns with Rescue Hose Reviewed

When it comes to putting out fires, Cody Burns is the man for the job! When alarms go off, he races to the scene on his Rescue Hose vehicle allowing him to come to the rescue with ease. If things get too tough, the Rescue Hose can transform and help the Autobot Heatwave fight even bigger fires! This morning's review brings you a look at Cody Burns with the Rescue Hose. (0 comments)


1/18/12: Dark of the Moon Cyberverse Autobot Ratchet with Lunar Crawler Reviewed

When the Autobots discover the Moon has hidden secrets, Ratchet and Optimus Prime arrive to find something they thought long gone. To assist him with his mission, Ratchet has brought along the Lunar Crawler able to transform into a Repair Station or a Lunar Combat vehicle! Today's review brings you a look at Autobot Ratchet with his Lunar Crawler! (0 comments)


1/18/12: IDW Publishing: "Autocracy" #1 Comic Book Reviewed

The IDW "Digital Exclusive" Transformers comic book "Autocracy" focuses on the days before the Great Wars that would shatter Cybertron forever. As Orion Pax leads a group of Autobots to find an illegal arms dealer, they find that Decepticons aren't the only enemies they have to worry about! Today BWTF brings you a review of "Autocracy" #1! (0 comments)


1/18/12: SOPA and Fandom

Many Transformers fan sites along with sites such as Wikipedia have gone "dark" today in protest against SOPA, the "Stop Online Piracy Act". Without going into a long winded analysis, know that SOPA has the potential to shut down all sorts of sites. Sure there are the "big ones" like Google and Wikipedia, but what about sites like BWTF or TF2005? We too would be subject to attack by this policy since we carry material that could be construed as copyrighted or trademarked material (think screen captures from TV shows, scanned items from comics etc.).

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1/14/12: Dark of the Moon Human Alliance Tailpipe with Sgt. Noble & Pinpointer Reviewed

Tailpipe and Pinpointer have been a team for a long time, backing each other up on the battlefield. Now in the new battleground known as Earth they have been jointed by Sgt. Noble, a member of the N.E.S.T. military organization. Together, this titanic trio defends Earth against the forces of the Decepticons. Check out BWTF's review of Human Alliance Tailpipe with Pinpointer and Sgt. Noble! (0 comments)


1/14/12: Savcon: a Transformers Fan convention coming to Savannah, GA this June!

If you're looking for some summer time Transformers awesomeness, check out Savcon! Taking place in Savannah, GA on June 23 and 24, 2012, the convention will feature guests including Greg Berger, Neil Kaplan Lee Tockar and Daniel Ross! From their web site, Savcon is described as:

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1/12/12: Star Wars Transformers Obi Wan Kenobi (Jedi Starfighter) Reviewed

The age of the Jedi Knights was slowly coming to an end even as Obi Wan Kenobi fought in The Clone Wars. He would be involved in some of the most tumultuous events in Galactic history, even participating in the destruction of the first Death Star. In the Star Wars Transformers universe, Obi Wan Kenobi pilots a transformable Jedi Starfighter as he battles the Separatist army, check out BWTF's review of this basic sized figure! (0 comments)


1/11/12: IDW Publishing: "More than Meets the Eye" #1 Reviewed

The Great Wars are over. Cybertron has been saved, but the cost has been high. Now the remaining Transformers must decide how they are going to spend the rest of their existence. Relationships are strained and sides are chosen in "More than Meets the Eye" #1! (0 comments)


1/10/12: Marvel Transformers Hulk Reviewed

When heroes need powerful back up, they call upon The Hulk and his battle tank. Channeling the raw power of the Hulk himself, this tank is dangerous in both robot and vehicle modes! Today's review brings you a look at Marvel Crossovers Transformers Hulk. (0 comments)


1/9/12: Star Wars Transformers Anakin Skywalker (Jedi Starfighter) Reviewed

Before he would become one of the most feared villains in the galazy, Anakin Skywalker was a great hero and leader in the Clone Wars. From worlds like Kamino to Virujansi, the Star Wars Transformers universe finds Anakin Skywalker piloting his Jedi Starfighter and converting it to robot mode to use in battle! Today's review brings you a look at the basic sized Anakin Skywalker/Jedi Starfighter Transformer. (0 comments)


1/6/12: Star Wars Transformers General Grievous Reviewed

Long before Darth Vader terrorized the galaxy, there was General Grievous. A powerful cyborg leading the Separatist Droid Army. In the universe of Star Wars Transformers, this villain pilots his own personal Starfighter that can transform into a powerful mech! Check out BWTF's review of the Basic sized General Grievous. (0 comments)


1/5/12: Dark of the Moon Scan Series Bumblebee Reviewed

When Bumblebee first came to Earth, he took on the vehicle form of an older Chevrolet Camaro, but when he saw the upgraded form of the vehicle he knew he had found the true vehicle mode he wanted! Today's review brings you a look at the Toys R Us exclusive "Scan Series" Bumblebee, representing his change into this vehicle form right before the final battle in the first "Transformers" live action film. (0 comments)


1/5/12: "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" helps Paramount top 2011's box office

2011 was a fantastic year for films at Paramount Studios. While not all of its films were smash hits, enough of were to propel them to the top of the box office charts. According to The Chicago Tribune:

"On the strength of blockbusters such as "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" and "Mission: Impossible -- Ghost Protocol," the studio took in a record $5.17 billion worldwide, Paramount announced on Tuesday."

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1/5/12: "Transformers" among the films up for an Academy Award

Every year the Academy Awards nominate films they deem exceptional. According to Reuters, this year's race will be very heavy on the science fiction and fantasy arena. Among the films nominated are "Captain America: The First Avenger", "Hugo" and "Transformers: Dark of the Moon". You can read the entire article here! (0 comments)


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