Transformers

Movies: La La Land Records Posts Orders for "Bumblebee" Movie Soundtrack

In this age of digital music, it is almost quaint to purchase any music on physical media. However many collectors dig having an album in a form they can hold in their hands and booklets they can go through as they listen to the music. Recognizing this, La La Records has posted orders for a limited edition run of the Bumblebee Movie Soundtrack. The soundtrack is limited to 2000 copies at a price of $19.98. You can check out the official product description and cover image below.

Toy News: In Demand Toys Reveals "Generations Selects" Artfire

Hasbro is holding an online event on Friday, so fans knew some news was on the way this week and now it looks like we may have a clue as to at least one piece of news: the upcoming release of Generations Selects Artfire! Thanks to the folks at In Demand Toys we now have our first look at official photos of Artfire with his Targetmaster partner and Blast Effects!

Comic Books: KING GRIMLOCK Reigns Supreme in August, Heralding a Huge Month for IDW’s TRANSFORMERS Comics

King Grimlock Reigns Supreme in August, Heralding a Huge Month for IDW’s Transformers Comics   A Swords-and-Sorcery Dinobot Epic, the Parallel Universe of Shattered Glass, and New Storylines in Ongoing Transformers Series Await Fans This Summer

SAN DIEGO, CA (May 18, 2021) – IDW’s sensational line of Transformers comic books will rule the summer… so proclaims King Grimlock!

Toy News: Product Photos of "Premium Finish" Transformers and a Surprise Reveal

A few days ago images were posted online of an upcoming sub-series of Transformers called the "Premium Finish" series. The series appears to focus on providing new and well, premium quality decos to mass release figures from the past. The first two figures shown were Siege Optimus Prime and Studio Series Bumblebee from the "Bumblebee" movie.

Toy News: Amazon and Hasbro Pulse list "Kingdom" Battle Across Time Collection Deluxe two pack featuring Mirage and Grimlock

In a surprise move, Hasbro Pulse and Amazon have posted a pre-order listing for a Kingdom two pack featuring Maximal Grimlock and "Earth mode" Mirage!  Grimlock is a retool and redeco of Kingdom Dinobot while Mirage is a redeco and retool of Siege Mirage (the changes are subtle, but they're there including the knees and shoulders).  Pre-order now via this link to reserve your set and support BWTF! Here is the official press info from Hasbro on the two pack:

Movies: "The Transformers: The Movie" 1986 Promotion Kit Scans

Recently a seller on ebay posted a Promotion Kit for the 1986 Transformers animated film. Nowadays press kits are often handled via electronic means in the form of high quality images and PDF files, but back in the day they were often physical folders with information and promotional materials. I snagged this promotional kit and now I have scanned its contents for fandom to enjoy! Check out the scans of this 1986 Promotion Kit.

Movies: "The Transformers: The Movie" Press Kit Scans

Back in the 80's, it was common practice for movie studios to promote their films with printed press kits.  These would often contain all sorts of material including information on the film, stills on glossy paper, cast information and more.  Nowadays this is mostly done via electronic press kits including high quality images and press releases.  Recently two press kits went up on ebay for the 1986 The Transformers: The Movie theatrical film.  One was going for over $800 while another went for considerably less.  While the $800+ auc