Economy Hasn't Hurt Local Toy Show Nov 17, 2008
Bring out the Lincoln Logs or Transformers and your kids might look at you funny, But those toys you played with as a kid could be worth something ... Bring out the Lincoln logs or Transformers and your kids might look Rochester fire investigators are looking into a fire on Morrill Street. (R News)
The Boston Area Toy Collectors Club proves this kind of fun is ageless Sep 15, 2008
They arrived with bags of toys - Matchbox cars, "Star Wars" action figures, and "Transformers" - and spread them across eight tables. After they held a roll call, the Boston Area Toy Collectors Club was ready to play. (Boston Globe)
Fallen Rises On DVD Sep 4, 2008
Bonus content on a new Transformers set offers a first look at its sequel ... September 3, 2008 - In an exclusive partnership with Paramount Pictures, Walmart is offering fans a first look at Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen via a new DVD of the first Transformers ... A new collector's set entitled Transformers: Bring Home a Hero features new limited-edition packaging, a collectible mask of either Optimus Prime or Bumblebee, and a code which allows viewers access to video footage from the set... (IGN FilmForce)
Miller Shows Some Spirit Jul 28, 2008
" He said that when given access to the Transformers set, he made sure someone else reviewed the movie. "I write off the emotion of the first time I see a movie," he said, "that's what separates us from journalists ... But their big "geek" titles G.I. Joe, J.J. Abrams' Star Trek, Michael Bay's Transformers 2 and M. Night Shyamalan's The Last Airbender won't be released until 2009 ... One producer of Michael Bay's Transformers 2, which is currently filming in Pennsylvania, admitted that he'd just... (Variety)
Superheroes truly get under some peoples' skin Jul 18, 2008
" In other words, this year's army of grade-school Spider-Men may be requesting a skin-rip (a tattoo where it looks like the skin has been torn to reveal what's underneath) with the Spidey suit beneath in the next decade. Groves, for example, wants a Transformers piece on his back, inspired by a childhood love of the cartoon. While superheroes are often recognized by their flashy appearances (capes, masks, boots, gloves - they are not subtle dressers), for most superhero fans, their attraction... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Entertainment guide Jun 19, 2008
NAY AUG PARK FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIES: "Shrek 3," June 27; "Transformers," July 18; "The Wizard of Oz," Aug. 15, 8:30 p.m., pool area. THE ALLEY CAT'S MEOW: ROCKABILLY ON THE LANES: Lugosi's Morphine, The Cutters and Soul Reapin 3, June 27, shows begin at 8 p.m., Green Ridge Lanes, Green Ridge Street, $10, all ages. (Scranton Times, PA)
Game Changer Jun 15, 2008
Lord, no. In my time as a parent, I have lived through Transformers, Battle Beasts, Pogs, Magic: The Gathering, and, of course, Pokemon. I still step on the occasional Battle Beast that has been hiding under a bookcase for 20 years, waiting for its last chance to strike. (Boston Globe)
It's no longer enough to just be a toy May 22, 2008
With a treasure trove of well-known brands such as Monopoly, Transformers, G.I. Joe, Littlest Pet Shop and Playskool, Brian Goldner said it's essential the world's second-largest toy maker think beyond its traditional business and across all platforms ... The first test was last year's Transformers movie, based on the Hasbro toy line, which has taken in more than $700-million worldwide and has a sequel scheduled for next summer. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Actor revels in Narnia role May 16, 2008
Earlier in the day, he recalled meeting a journalist who said "hi" and immediately slammed a Prince Caspian action figure down and asked, "What do you think?" As someone who had played with "Transformers" action figures, he was intrigued. But then he remembered what he did with his toys, "which is smash them against each other and chew their arms off. You think it's cool having an action figure if it's like a collectible in a box, but what they're there for is for people to smash them up, which... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Pass on sleeping in late on Free Comic Book Day May 2, 2008
Some of the titles that will be available include "Archie's Pal Jughead," "Bongo Comics Free-For-All," "All-Star Superman," "Hellboy," "Project Superpowers," "Transformers Animated," "Broken Trinity Preview," "The X-Men," "Stranded," "Ape Entertainments Cartoon-Apalooza," Sonic the Hedgehog," "Salem: Queen of Thorns," "Tiny Titans" and "Disney's Gyro Gearloose. "Fans may have to visit more than one store to find what they want.The Free Comic Day comes as the summer of comic-book- inspired... (Fresno Bee)
Michael Jackson Evicted; Thriller Flops Feb 28, 2008
Michael Bay, the most successful, not respected director since Joel Schumacher, told me he 000038E4 s getting "Transformers 2" ready. It s a cinch of a blockbuster. (Fox News)
Candyland: The Movie? Feb 22, 2008
Essentially, Universal now has the movie rights to all Hasbro properties, with the exception of Transformers and G.I. Joe which are already setup at Paramount. Variety quotes Universal Chairman Marc Shmuger, and co-chairman David Linde: "This deal gives Universal access to some of the greatest brands in the world. Hasbro's portfolio of products has tremendous emotional resonance with children and adults. They offer an exciting opportunity for us to develop tentpole movies with built-in global... (IGN FilmForce)
Hasbro toys with 'Cloverfield' monster Jan 22, 2008
The duo produced last summer's "Transformers," are planning a sequel and have "G.I. Joe" in the works -- all based on the toy lines. Links posted in this story. (Variety)
Heroes tops online illegal downloads Jan 2, 2008
In the feature file category, Transformers topped the list with 569,259 downloads. Other popular film downloads include, Knocked Up, Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End, and The Bourne Ultimatum. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
The Year in Review Dec 29, 2007
The council objected to terms of the ordinance that prohibited the possession of aerosol paint containers and markers used to create the large curlicues that have appeared across downtown transformers and bridge abutments. Heeding the calls of citizens and preservationists alike, the Town Council approved posting signs on municipal property banning trespassing by all-terrain vehicles, whose use is prohibited by state law on property their operators do not own. (New Milford Times, CT)
Uglydoll fans show their love in a costume contest Dec 17, 2007
" The three life-size Uglydolls (really Chronicle Books employees incognito - the publisher isn't related to The Chronicle) said they had people on Muni calling out their character names and even had a waitress buy them drinks. As night fell, the costume contest got started on the sidewalk. Irene Suzuki of Los Altos wore a hot-pink floppy-eared Peaco costume she made, and her daughter, Sachi Ottoes, 5, sported a three-eyed tentacled Cinko outfit, also made by Mom. Ellis Teare, 9, of Alameda... (San Francisco Chronicle)
I love the '80s toys: Classic toys make a comeback Nov 13, 2007
Transformers, Hasbro Inc.. 1984: One of the first two-in-one toys, the car-turned-robot action figures were "more than meets the eye.". (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Hasbro's too Oct 23, 2007
Transformers, like the one shown here, and Spider-Man toys helped boostHasbro's bottom line ... PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Hasbro, Inc., world's second-largest toymaker, said Monday its third-quarter profit climbed 62 percent on higher sales led by Transformers and Spider-Man toys and a favorable tax adjustment ... As expected, sales of the "robots in disguise" toy Transformers were strong in the third quarter, which began as the movie inspired by the brand was released in American theaters. (MSNBC -- Business)
Spider Man, Transformer sales surge Oct 23, 2007
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Hasbro, Inc., world's second-largest toymaker, said Monday its third-quarter profit climbed 62 percent on higher sales led by Transformers and Spider-Man toys and a favorable tax adjustment ... As expected, sales of the "robots in disguise" toy Transformers were strong in the third quarter, which began as the movie inspired by the brand was released in American theaters. (AZCentral -- Business)
New on DVD: There's no 'Love' crazier than Riss and Pugach's Oct 19, 2007
Transformers (* * 1/2 out of four; 2007, Paramount, PG-13, $30 and $37): For viewers older than 15, Shia Labeouf's comic domestic scenes are more diverting than the finale's scrap-iron mayhem in the closest that director Michael Bay has ever come to making a good movie. Of course, if you are 15, this climactic nonsense will suffice; though it's worth noting that the year I was 15, "the movies" meant Lawrence of Arabia and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. (USA Today -- Life)
On DVD: 'Transformers,' 'My Best Friend,' 'A Mighty Heart,' 'Hoax' Oct 17, 2007
Paramount / DreamWorks Seriously, young dude, what did you think "Transformers" was about ... I'm way too old and worldly to care about a movie like Transformers (Paramount/DreamWorks, 3 stars) ... So why am I contemplating getting each of them a copy of Transformers for Christmas. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
O.J. Simpson named a suspect in break-in involving sports memorabilia at Las Vegas casino Sep 15, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. The break-in was reported at the Palace Station casino late Thursday night, police spokesman Jose Montoya said. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Maguire Swings Toward Robotech Role Sep 8, 2007
While Maguire's involvement in the next generation of Robotech casts doubt on whether he'd be willing to suit up for a fourth Spider-Man movie, the new film's pedigree could at least give Transformers as well as various other upcoming giant-robot flicks a run for its money. Transformers' $311 million domestic haul for DreamWorks-Paramount and Regency's recent acquisition of the rights to '80s TV favorite Voltron: Defender of the Universe (another Japanese import) just may have something to do... (E! Online)
Transformers Aug 13, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Jason HillAugust 13, 2007. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
HPG Sends Kids Back-to-School Sporting Hasbro's Hottest Toy Brands Aug 10, 2007
PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HPG, the licensing division of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: - ), is rolling out a powerful back-to-school lineup this year with dozens of products based on some of the hottest toy brands for boys and girls, including TRANSFORMERS and LITTLEST PET SHOP. Young students will be able to wear, write on, and carry products that reflect their favorite toy characters that will be available in the form of t-shirts, accessories, lunch bags, backpacks, notebooks and pens/pencils... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Comic-con faithful a formidable force Jul 27, 2007
Director J.J. Abrams (Mission: Impossible III, Lost) is scheduled to attend, but fans may be more interested in finding out what the mysterious "Cloverfield" trailer for his upcoming film (now being shown with Transformers) is all about. Also very exciting: information on Zack Snyder's Watchmen, the Blade Runner Final Cut DVD, Beowulf. (Toronto Star)
Putting the 'con' in Comic-Con Jul 24, 2007
In 2005, someone lifted a license plate from Dreamworks' Transformers exhibit. PRIME-1 once adorned the heroic Optimus Prime's truck; now, it belongs to someone who resisted Dreamwork's reward of free Transformer toys. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Sisterhood scales down Rensselaer Jul 14, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. The replicas go on sale July 14 at the Jasper County Fairgrounds. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Maurice Paul Laird Jul 11, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2007 at Southwest Christian Hospice. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
HAYWIRE Hogwarts Jul 11, 2007
Umbridge calls him a liar, his fellow students do likewise, and every time Harry tries to catch the eye of the school's headmaster and mentor, Albus Dumbledore (Michael Gambon), the man gets a faraway look (you might have seen it on parents being asked to take their kids to Transformers) and moseys off somewhere. Only Ron and Hermione (Rupert Grint, Emma Watson) stick by their friend. (National Post)
Market for toys is shifting Jul 3, 2007
A movie such as this summer's Transformers figures to give those memories a boost ... Sales of action figures will probably show an increase this year, Frazier said, if movies like Transformers and the Fantastic Four sequel are successful ... The new Transformers figures, he said, are indicative of the changing market. (AZCentral -- News)
Flexible toy morphs into movie Jul 1, 2007
Transformers, the robotic toys that inspired a cult cartoon in the 1980s, goes after mainstream audiences with a full-length film, "Transformers," opening Tuesday ... Transformers came from Japan in 1984 as action figures -- robots that could be transformed into other machines, such as cars, trucks or planes ... Samantha Lomow, Hasbro s global vice president for Transformers, said the product has a loyal fan base. (Boston Herald)
Top Indian Exports & Imports Jun 30, 2007
Generators, transformers & accessories. $398 million (1. (Suite101.com)
More than meets the eye Jun 21, 2007
Calling all Transformers fans. Come June 22-24, roll out to Cineleisure Damansara for the first ever Transformers convention in Malaysia Transformers Robotcon 2007 ... Organised by Malaysia's No. 1 Transformers fan club - Transfans Malaysia (Transmy) - in conjunction with the upcoming release of the Transformers live-action movie, the convention will include a special Transformers movie showcase as well as a one-of-a-kind exhibition featuring Transformers toys and collectibles over the ages. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Child's play Jun 12, 2007
I'd like my kids to play Pitfall, Missile Command, and one I remember fondly with rose coloured glasses on the C64 - Transformers. Great game for the 80's. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Invasion of the ink creatures! May 4, 2007
"There's one this year for 'Transformers,'" Banac pointed out, and with "Spider-Man 3" opening the day before Free Comic Book Day, it's a given the web-slinger is represented. "The 'Amazing Spider-Man' is supposed to tie into the movie, but I haven't read it yet," Banac said. (The News-Herald)
It's a merchandising bonanza May 4, 2007
The third installments of "Shrek" and "Pirates of the Caribbean" will be, too, along with "Transformers," which started life as a line of toys before inspiring a host of TV shows. A fifth "Harry Potter" is due, along with the big-screen debut of "The Simpsons.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Hollywood banks on toy sales Apr 27, 2007
"Transformers" Optimus Prime Voice Changer helmet ... Kids put on this helmet and become Optimus Prime, the leader of the good guy Autobots in director Michael Bay's "Transformers" film. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
100 things to cramp... Apr 18, 2007
The Age Blogs: Screen Play. Welcome to The Age Online. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Is There a Comeback 'In the Cards' for Former Celebs?: Upper Deck Launches Baseball Card Set That Includes Autograph Inserts Featuring - Among Others - Barry Williams, Lou Gossett Jr, Corey Feldman Apr 12, 2007
99 a pack; two autographs and two memorabilia cards per box; available at hobby shops nationwide) features two in-the-now Hollywood A-listers, Josh Duhamel ("Las Vegas," "Transformers") as well as Black Eyed Peas frontwoman, "Grindhouse" actress -- and former '80s child star ("Kids Incorporated") -- Stacy "Fergie" Ferguson. Scotty Schwartz: From the holiday classic, 'A Christmas Story. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Toy Fair 2007 Mar 12, 2007
Among this year's themes: animal-care playsets, land-to-water transformers with a higher "wow" factor than ever and dolls and plush toys that can move their faces and limbs even more impressively than before. (Story continues below). (Fox News)
Transformers are hot, broken or not Feb 16, 2007
text size Transformers toys from a collection purchased by Curt Fignar, owner of TFsource ... He's one of the top three dealers in the world of Transformers, a line of robot toys ... com, which imports foreign-made Transformers. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Tinseltown Meets Toytown: Harry Potter, Spider-Man Steal Toy Fair Spotlight Feb 13, 2007
Transformers, Pirates of the Caribbean also get their very own playthings at NYC event ... Perhaps nowhere else was the buzz greater than in Hasbro's two-story showroom, where the company unveiled a full slate of products tied to director Michael Bay's heavily anticipated "Transformers." While standard figures will be released for such principal characters as Optimus Prime, Megatron, Scorponok, Barricade, Jazz and Bumblebee (see ), it's the last name on the list that will receive extra-special... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Council proposes local bank financing for police vehicles Jan 18, 2007
The AMTA rescinded its awarding of a bid to Diversified Electric for pad mounted electric transformers and awarded the bid to Stuart C. Irby/Soncpar in the amount of 20,835. The AMTA authorized Williams Electric Co. to make necessary repairs to the rotating beacon at the Quartz Mountain Regional Airport at a cost of 13,473, to be funded from the Trust contingency. (Altus Times, OK)
