VF-0S FAN Posted July 13, 2005 Posted July 13, 2005 Now it's too late for the preorder by hlj but a new line of Binaltech = BT Asterisk will be available by the end of September. These are repaints, we will get Alert as a Subaru WRX, tha expected Sunstreaker as a Yellow Dead End... They will come with female drivers
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted July 13, 2005 Posted July 13, 2005 Lots of stuff happened while MW was down. -Galaxy Force CG renders of Soundwave and Primus were leaked*note Primus was the "top secret" item that hasbro is to unveil this week at comiccon...3pm on thursday or friday I forget which day. -Someone from keyvectorsigma.com reviewed the cybertron metroplex(megalo convoy) prototype. -Vangauard team released in japan...and exigazer is smaller than excillion. -Cybertron hit the USA -TF writers jumped ship from the live action movie to work on mission impossible 3. And a bunch of other stuff but I forgot lol.
VF Strike Valk Posted July 13, 2005 Posted July 13, 2005 (edited) Saw the Cybertron stuff at Toys R us today...dam...Starscream is huge! Edited July 13, 2005 by VF Strike Valk
wolfx Posted July 13, 2005 Posted July 13, 2005 I'm not sure what this is...took from another forum But apparently Takara will be releasing their future BT line with anime poseable girls to scale!
wolfx Posted July 13, 2005 Posted July 13, 2005 oh and news about TF live action...release date....4th July 2007. http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default...871ECCC2E54B294
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted July 13, 2005 Posted July 13, 2005 Wolfx thats the binaltech asterik line.
wolfx Posted July 14, 2005 Posted July 14, 2005 Wolfx thats the binaltech asterik line. 310366[/snapback] Did i miss something in the pages back? What's the Binaltech Asterik line?
RFT Posted July 14, 2005 Posted July 14, 2005 Wolfx thats the binaltech asterik line. 310366[/snapback] Did i miss something in the pages back? What's the Binaltech Asterik line? 310416[/snapback] It's a new sub-range of Binaltech featuring repaints/moulds of existing figures that come with to-scale human "drivers". So far 3 have been announced. Alert: Police repaint/mould of the Subaru. Sunstreaker: plain yellow repaint of deadend Broadcast: colour uncertain. it's based on the as-yet unreleased toyota bB/Scion xB
wolfx Posted July 14, 2005 Posted July 14, 2005 Wolfx thats the binaltech asterik line. 310366[/snapback] Did i miss something in the pages back? What's the Binaltech Asterik line? 310416[/snapback] It's a new sub-range of Binaltech featuring repaints/moulds of existing figures that come with to-scale human "drivers". So far 3 have been announced. Alert: Police repaint/mould of the Subaru. Sunstreaker: plain yellow repaint of deadend Broadcast: colour uncertain. it's based on the as-yet unreleased toyota bB/Scion xB 310587[/snapback] Ah ccool...thanks. I thought that was prowl
ValkJunkie Posted July 14, 2005 Posted July 14, 2005 does anyone know if any of these new binaltech asteriks will eventually turn into alternators?.. and also.. are these females drivers all new characters or are they from some other existing show?
JKeats Posted July 14, 2005 Posted July 14, 2005 oh and news about TF live action...release date....4th July 2007.http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default...871ECCC2E54B294 310362[/snapback] Ugh, Michael Bay.
trueblueeyes Posted July 15, 2005 Posted July 15, 2005 does anyone know if any of these new binaltech asteriks will eventually turn into alternators?.. Apparently yes, since there are already plastic Hasbro test shots of Sunstreaker on e-bay. No sign of a figure though, so no idea if they will be included with the Alternators version. and also.. are these females drivers all new characters or are they from some other existing show? They appear to be new characters that fit with the theme of the BT character they are paired with.
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted July 15, 2005 Posted July 15, 2005 does anyone know if any of these new binaltech asteriks will eventually turn into alternators?.. Apparently yes, since there are already plastic Hasbro test shots of Sunstreaker on e-bay. No sign of a figure though, so no idea if they will be included with the Alternators version. and also.. are these females drivers all new characters or are they from some other existing show? They appear to be new characters that fit with the theme of the BT character they are paired with. 310988[/snapback] From what Kickback at tfw said, the girls are a takara thing, not hasbro.
Myriad Posted July 16, 2005 Posted July 16, 2005 More news..... http://www.tformers.com/article.php?sid=4799&mode=flat
Black Valkyrie Posted July 16, 2005 Posted July 16, 2005 (edited) For the movie it doesn`t sound good, imagine Aerosmith as TF movies Sound Track Is this Convoy ? Edited July 16, 2005 by Black Valkyrie
GobotFool Posted July 16, 2005 Posted July 16, 2005 well, at least we are getting at least 6 new molds next year. I can't wait. The new figures with the transformers is a cool idea. will they be fixed pose or articulated?
Myriad Posted July 17, 2005 Posted July 17, 2005 Comic Con Skywarp all over ebay. Cheaper to buy it on ebay then to buy a plane ticket to San Diego..... That little guy looks so cool!
zeo-mare Posted July 17, 2005 Posted July 17, 2005 i just saw him he looks pretty cool. i may at some point pick this one up. chris
Myriad Posted July 17, 2005 Posted July 17, 2005 i just saw him he looks pretty cool. i may at some point pick this one up.chris 311421[/snapback] Lowest i have seen http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...tegory=753&rd=1
Radd Posted July 17, 2005 Posted July 17, 2005 Finally the local Toys 'R Us had some Alternators again. All the stores that used to carry them suddenly stopped, for months. I'd about given up hope. Wound up out on the town before work yesterday and on a whim decided to drop in TRU, and they had Windcharger and Ravage. Unfortunately that's all they had, but I nabbed them both immeadiately. I have to say Windcharger is a nice little TF. He looks great, and is simple to Transform. I'll have to nab a recast of his gun barrel.
areaseven Posted July 17, 2005 Posted July 17, 2005 At the Comic Con, I talked to a Hasbro representative and got some TF news: - Hasbro and Takara are still looking to acquire licenses from other car manufacturers, but there are many limitations. As much as many want to see a transforming Ferrari, it won't happen, as Mattel has exclusive rights to the Italian manufacturer. The execs at BMW do not see profitability from transforming toy replicas of their cars. - Decepticharge's release has been delayed because the final prototype's head failed safety specs. - Prowl (Acura RSX patrol car) and Autobot Skids (Scion xB) will be at stores later this year. - There's a chance that Hasbro will re-release Alternator Tracks later this year, due to the high demand and extremely low volume last year. - This September, Costco will sell an exclusive TF gift set featuring R.I.D Optimus Prime (Super Fire Convoy) and Ultra Magnus (God Magnus). Later this year, TRU will offer a Cybertron gift set which includes Vector Prime and a smaller version of Starscream.
VF-0S FAN Posted July 17, 2005 Posted July 17, 2005 When I worked for Sony Playstation, I remember I talked to a Bmw salesman who told me that the company was not interested by including their vehicles in Gran Turismo for the same reason ( profitability ) and now, how many Bmw cars can we choose in GT4 ? So I think we'll just have to wait especially with the live action movie by Speilberg's Dreamworks ( Bmw like to advertise their cars in films for example in the James Bond movies like Golden Eye etc... )
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted July 17, 2005 Posted July 17, 2005 A7, Hasbro also announced that there would be larger alternators at a higher pricepoint later on as well. Did you get any info on that>? Everyones going crazy thinking they are jets!(inclyuding me lol).
areaseven Posted July 17, 2005 Posted July 17, 2005 A7, Hasbro also announced that there would be larger alternators at a higher pricepoint later on as well. Did you get any info on that>? Everyones going crazy thinking they are jets!(inclyuding me lol). 311571[/snapback] There was no mention about jets for the Alternators line. However, Hasbro wants to make Alternator SUVs, which means they'll be bigger and slightly more expensive.
trueblueeyes Posted July 18, 2005 Posted July 18, 2005 - Decepticharge's release has been delayed because the final prototype's head failed safety specs. Eh? Is that only for the U.S. release? I believe it has been released in Hong Kong. BBTS already got their shipment, although whether it was from Hasbro USA I don't know. But I got the figure from them about a week ago. Not bad. Not great since the plastic has varying shades and some parts appear more metallic than others, but still a fun little TF. I can post pics later if anyone wants. Also, anyone found Alternators Swerve in their local stores? I can't find him here so if anyone can help, let me know.
VF-19 Posted July 18, 2005 Posted July 18, 2005 - This September, Costco will sell an exclusive TF gift set featuring R.I.D Optimus Prime (Super Fire Convoy) and Ultra Magnus (God Magnus). Later this year, TRU will offer a Cybertron gift set which includes Vector Prime and a smaller version of Starscream. Will it be the original colours, or will it be a whole new colour scheme?
areaseven Posted July 18, 2005 Posted July 18, 2005 Will it be the original colours, or will it be a whole new colour scheme? 311600[/snapback] Same colors as the original release.
VF-19 Posted July 18, 2005 Posted July 18, 2005 Interesting. So it'll be about $40-50 CDN. Or less. Thanks for clarifying!
Black Valkyrie Posted July 18, 2005 Posted July 18, 2005 Hmm... http://www.rebelscum.com/article.asp?i=93816
Skull 0ne Posted July 18, 2005 Posted July 18, 2005 Hmm...  http://www.rebelscum.com/article.asp?i=93816 311717[/snapback] ....................... hhhmmmm interesting.........
eriku Posted July 18, 2005 Posted July 18, 2005 What, no gestalt with Han, Chewie and Lando forming the Millenium Falcon? R2-D2 transforming into the escape pod from A New Hope seems like a no-brainer.
UN Spacy Posted July 19, 2005 Posted July 19, 2005 The official movie website has a new interview with Steven Spielberg. http://www.transformerslive.com/
Hoptimus Posted July 19, 2005 Posted July 19, 2005 Anyone else dissapointed with the $50 US Starscream from Cybertron. They just blew up the small one. His damn hands look like bricks. I think I will wait for the 2 pack with the smaller one.
Renato Posted July 19, 2005 Posted July 19, 2005 Some interesting upcoming stuff: http://www.fantofan.jp/earlybirdsp.htm Colour pics of the Asterisk line with the girl figures, plus the new "Transformer EZ" line. First I've heard of this: It seems theres gonna be yet ANOTHER version of Galaxy Convoy (and Megs and SScream), this time 9cm tall and at a bargain price point. It'll probably be all PVC.
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