Monday, April 2, 2001
Spystreak Pictures
gbot has taken a few detailed snapshots of the latest Vehicon.
-Zac

Monday, April 2, 2001
Image of Starscream's re-release box!
Thanks to spirit of obi wan of the AllSpark for coming across this image! The yellow "22" in the corner is indicative of the re-release line, and with a box having been made, I guess we'll be seeing this toy become available again very soon.
Here's hoping I haven't been duped by a crafty image edit that someone slipped onto the internet...
-Dru

Monday, April 2, 2001
More Japanese News
TFG1 is reporting that in the upcoming Act 3 PVC series the Fortress Maximus figure will be split into 6 parts and evenly distributed with the remaining figures... So be prepared to buy a case, or pay through the nose on eBay.
Also not their correction that Inferno is NOT coming, and Red Alert is.
-Zac

Sunday, April 1, 2001
Target gets UPC codes for uncoming figures
All April Fools jokes aside, Heinlad (the man behind out logo, if you don't know) has gotten a hold of the first listings for RID in Target stores.
Supreme Primal seems to be in the batch as well, but once again, stay cautious, this could be an old code.
-Zac

Sunday, April 1, 2001
RID title sequence revealed!!
The always reliable Trent Troop has found this incredible footage of the completed title sequence as well as the first 3 minutes of the first episode! The dubbing is a little questionable, but there are some familiar voices in there.
Based on this alone, I think RID will be a major major hit for FOX. Look Out Digimon!!
-Zac

Sunday, April 1, 2001
Strafe's Soundbooth
A neat fan page offering mostly clips from Beast Machines and Car Robots
Personal favorite: "Hello Baby!" - Speedbreaker
-Zac

Sunday, April 1, 2001
"Spawn Interlink Six" a non hit.
Fans looking for a combiner fix until the Buildmasters come stateside have been spending as much as $50 on the latest offering from McFarlane toys.
However, reactions have been ranging from lukewarm to downright nasty. Unposeable, ugly, and more money than he's worth.
The Verdict? Stick with official Transformers, kids. Its always been my opinion that the worst translucent basic piece of crud is still better than the average action figure.
Consider this a Public Service Announcement for the fan community.
-Zac

P.S.- Takara's "Web Divers" have started shipping, and they don't look too hot either. Save your cash for RID and the last of the BFTS toys. You'll be glad you did.

Saturday, March 31, 2001
Apelinq's Journal - Entry 7
More light is shed on the events leading up to Beast Machines. Rodimus is gone and Megatron has taken over!
Shadowsabre2 of the Allspark gets credit for seeing this first
-Zac

Saturday, March 31, 2001
Macromasters Continue!
The inspired web comic by Don Figueroa has just been given a new chapter; "The Visit." Excellent art as before, and the story is just getting better!
If you haven't seen this before, you'd best read the back issues provided. The story takes place a thousand years after Beast Machines, with many familiar faces from the past and present, and a great deal of new characters! It may just be fanfic, but its an ambitious one.
-Zac

PS- also check out the toys he built from scratch! Macromaster Autobots and Macromaster Decepticons

Friday, March 30, 2001
Surprise at the end of Car Robots episode 39
At the end of the final episode of Car Robots on TFW2005, Tony tacked on a bit of a surprise, as reported by Prime Z of the AllSpark:
1st. SFC's face as background... "THANK YOU TO ALL THE FANS!"
2nd. same background... "YOU!"
3rd. Same background. "MADE THIS POSSIBLE"
4th. Same background. "WITH YOUR LOVE"
5th. Same background. "OF TRANSFORMERS" (RID font on Transformers)
6th. God Magnus' face as backg. "THANKS TO TAKARA"
((Background music, Bacalla's remix of CR music))
7th. Same backg as 6. "FOR THE TO YS AND SHOW" (space between To ys)
8th. Hasbro's Toy Fair display as backg. (With big SFC) "AND HASBRO FOR BRINGING IT"
(The pic has the caption "WWW.BWTF.COM" - He used Yee's Pic)
9th. Same backg. "TO THE STATES!"
10th. God Fire Convoy torso and head as backg. "RID... SEE YOU IN THE FALL"
Nobly enough, he didn't give any recognition to himself, only to the fans.
-Dru

Friday, March 30, 2001
New pics of Motorcycle Drone
Dusty has found the Motorcycle Drone at a local Target and has added new pics and reviews for it at Super Clear Cybertron. At the time he picked the drone up, all Spy Streaks included in the assortment were already sold.
-Tim

Friday, March 30, 2001
The Final Episode of Car Robots Available for Download
Tony Bacala at Transformer World 2005 has Episode 39 of Car Robots available for download. The last episode in the series contains the final battle between God Fire Convoy and Devil Gigatron. Don't miss the exciting conclusion of this awesome series.
-Tim

Friday, March 30, 2001
Starscream, Ironhide, Red Alert, and Sideswipe
Garry found these promotionl pictures confirming the newest Takara Generation One series releases.
Also find pictures of the newest PVC fgures here, unpainted.
-Zac

Thursday, March 29, 2001
The 2000 Trannies announced
The nominees and winners of the 2000 Trannies have been announced! Congrats to our sources, all of which received various nominations.
-Tim

Thursday, March 29, 2001
Transformers Posters are out.
Aquarius Images are printing a reproduction of the classic 1986 Transformers The Movie poster. Also available are Autobot and Decepticon logos.
This site doesn't seem to sell them, but they've been spotted at comic shops. Skids40578 founds his there and says they retail for around 8 dollars. Email info@aquariusimages.com for more information.
-Zac

Update- Wicked Cool Stuff has the posters.

Thursday, March 29, 2001
Update: Supreme Primal still not coming.
Vectorsigma.net lead with a story yesterday that the cancelled Supreme Air Attack Optimus Primal will be released. Unfortunatly, the report is false.
The misreporting was generated by SAAOP appearingfor sale on Entertainment Earth. In reality, he has been on pre-order there since he was announced, and has yet to be removed.
Remember, until we hear the official word from Ben Yee or Hasbro themselves, The big ape will stay on the drawing board.
-Zac

Thursday, March 29, 2001
Fox Announces Fall programming
Comics Contiuum lists all the shows to air on FOX Kids this fall. the Transformers content is as follows

TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE
Dr. Onishi, a very powerful scientist, has influenced the "star" called Earth. The malicious and spiteful Destolonga robots want to capture Dr. Onishi because he has the ability to help them gain control of Earth. Only the good Transformer Car robots, called Cyber robots, can stop the Destolonga's evil plan and save the Earth from being seized. Asatsu has produced 39 animated episodes.

Wednesday, March 28, 2001
Previews Magazine lists info about RiD toys
Fullstrength Motleypuss of the AllSpark found some interesting information in Previews magazine about specifically which RiD toys are to be shipping in June. The listing indicates which basics are packaged together. Click on the link to read the fullness of what he found.
-Dru

Wednesday, March 28, 2001
Transformers UK graphic novels!
Well sorta. Simon Furman has told Transforce that Titan publishing will be re-printing some classic Transformers comic books. No official information is known yet, but these are for the UK, and the first one should be out in summer. Transforce promises the full press release as soon as it becomes available.
Thanks to Andrew for the scoop!
-Zac

Tuesday, March 27, 2001
Motorcycle Drone and Spystreak
They are on eBay. They are out. By the time you read this, someone will have bought them. Start raiding shelves tomorrow!
-Zac

Tuesday, March 27, 2001
Car Robots #37 online
CR week at tfw2005 continues! the series will be done by the end of this week, so if you speak Japanese or just can't wait until this fall, now is the time to see the resolution to one of the most talked about Transformer series ever!
-Zac

Tuesday, March 27, 2001
Starscream got next!
He's now been confirmed as the latest Takara reissue. No date known just yet.
this info from HK-TF and translated by TFG1
-Zac