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Tonight's episode of Transformers Prime has come and gone, now it's time to start looking forward to next week's new episode "Patch". The first promo for the episode is embedded below.
Our friend Jim Sorenson has updated his blog, Disciples of Boltax, with transformation sequences for the triple changing Headmaster Snapdragon. We get both transformations, from robot to jet and robot to dinosaur. Be sure to check out Jim's always informative blog Disciples of Boltax, transformation sequences mirrored below.
Courtesy of TFG2 we have some in-hand images of the recently released Transformers Beast Wars Neo DVD set. The set was released in Japan on late last month with a retail price of 23,940 JPY (or approximately $307.00). Images mirrored below.
The Hunt Begins in 2013 as OPTIMUS PRIME and the AUTOBOTS Face an Unprecedented New Foe in the TRANSFORMERS PRIME Animated Series and Beyond
In a packed room filled with TRANSFORMERS fans, Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) officially unveiled details about TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS during a special panel at New York Comic Con on Thursday. BEAST HUNTERS will be the touchstone for TRANSFORMERS brand entertainment in 2013 driven by the award winning TRANSFORMERS PRIME animated series which is produced by Hasbro Studios, airs on The HUB television network in the U.S. (Fridays at 7 p.m. ET) and is seen by kids and fans in over 170 countries around the world.
The Voyager scale PREDAKING action figure seen here in 'beast' mode is part of the new TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS toy line available in the spring of 2013. Hasbro unveiled TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS, including new entertainment and toys, at New York Comic Con on Thursday, October 11. (Photo: Business Wire)
The beasts, comprised of a new TRANSFORMERS faction called the PREDACONS, are led by one of the most imposing and powerful characters in the TRANSFORMERS world - PREDAKING. At New York Comic Con, in addition to giving fans a sneak peek at PREDAKING in the animated series, Hasbro discussed how BEAST HUNTERS will be the driving force behind its product line including toys as well as an extensive licensing program.
"In recent years, TRANSFORMERS fans have seen the AUTOBOTS battle the DECEPTICONS," said Aaron Archer, Vice President of TRANSFORMERS Brand Creative and Design. "The PREDACON faction, made up of menacing beasts that convert in ways mankind has never seen, have now joined the DECEPTICONS to take down the AUTOBOTS. We're looking forward to exploring this new dynamic in the animation, action figures, KRE-O building sets, publishing and more."
As a special early look for fans, Hasbro also unveiled select new toys from the BEAST HUNTERS line that will launch in the spring of 2013 including new KRE-O TRANSFORMERS building sets and TRANSFORMERS PRIME action figures. Both toy lines will be driven by the BEAST HUNTERS theme bringing the AUTOBOTS, DECEPTICONS - and now the PREDACONS - to life in toy form and will be reflective of the compelling and visually stunning aesthetic of the TRANSFORMERS PRIME animated series.
"BEAST HUNTERS is an exciting new direction for TRANSFORMERS brand entertainment and the introduction of the PREDACON faction is a pivotal moment for OPTIMUS PRIME and the heroic AUTOBOTS, impacting the world of TRANSFORMERS which will never be the same," said Jay Duke, Global TRANSFORMERS Brand Vice President at Hasbro. "Kids and fans will be amazed by how Hasbro will bring this story and the 'beasts' to life across the brand's major entertainment platforms in 2013."
To see the TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS brand trailer fans were treated to at New York Comic Con, visit the TRANSFORMERS Youtube channel at http://www.Youtube.com/Transformers. Fans can also keep up with the latest news from the TRANSFORMERS brand on the official TRANSFORMERS Facebook page at http://www.Facebook.com/Transformers.
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We've just uploaded the Transformers Prime season three "Beast Hunters" clip that was shown during the NYCC 2012 Hasbro panel. Shockwave presents his ultimate Autobot huntet, Predaking, to Megatron, Starscream, and company! Enjoy the clip embedded below:
The AT&T U-verse program guide gives us an extended synopsis for the October 26th episode of Transformers Prime, "Regeneration". Check out the extended description below:
The Autobots and Megatron's Decepticons are drawn into Cybertron to face each other in a heroic battle over their mutual quests for the coveted Omega Lock, which, once unlocked with the four keys, would reawaken Primus' power.
Clint Chapman - Global Brand Manageer, Transformers
Showed us a clip reel of Transformers Prime Season 2
Showed us a villians clip
and then showed us Shockwave introducing Predaking from Transformers Prime "Beast Hunters"
The Predacons are Cybertron's versions of Dinosaurs
Transformers Prime
Beast Hunters
Looks like new toys from the ground up, new head sculpts, new "helmets", accessories, etc
Legion Class
Bumblebee with Hawkbow
Smokescreen with Chain Bolter
Airachnid with Novastinger Bow
Twinstrike with Piston Hammer (looks like a Sinnertwin homage)
Commander Class
Bulkhead with Nova Hammer (in Roadbuster colors)
Predaking with Cybervenom Rocket
Cyberverse Vehicles
Sky Claw with Smokescreen (Smokescreen in Alternators color scheme with #7 on doors/wings)
Apex Armor with Breakdown
Deluxe Class
Bumblebee with Hawkbow (loaded with weapons ... looks awesome)
Soundwave & Ravage with Thunder Talon
Wheeljack with Falcon Spear
Lazerback with Toxic Strike Blaster
Voyager Class
Predaking with Hydrafire blasters (robot mode to be revealed later)
New packaging for Beast Hunters
Commented that the Beasts are large and heavy, larger than regular figures. I think they stated that the packaging for the beasts would be larger than others. Not sure if this translates to price or not.
Instructions to have a bit of story in them now (not sure if this replaces bios or not on packaging). Each instructions story leads into anothers. Runs through deluxe and voyager instructions.
Bumblebee instructions text: With the threat of Predaking looming over them all, every AUTOBOT dedicates himself to discovering some means of battling the PREDACON overlord. But it is the scout BUMBLEBEE who discovers what may be the key to victory. Buried deep within data recovered alongside one of the Iacon Relics he finds evidence of a direlict transport starship - a courier packed with weapons more ancient than any relic yet recovered - set adrift ages ago among the asteroids girdling Earth's solar system. With no other way to reach the ancient ship, and not wanting to waste time, he contacts WHEELJACK, hoping the AUTOBOT mercenary can provide transport and - if it turns out to be a trap - an extra blaster. Continued in Chapter 2 deluxe SOUNDWAVE ...
Kre-O Transformers
Ripclaw with Military Officer Kreon and Ripclaw Kreon
Bumblebee with Skystalker + 2 Kreons (Bumblebee is a 4x4 vehicle)
Trailcutter vs Grimwing
Windcharger vs Corhada
Transformers Generations
Different sizes for Generations
Introducting Transformers Generations Platinum Edition ... coming out late 2012/early 2013
Remolded and recolored Energon Omega Supreme (new head with flip down visor, new claw hand)
Energon Optimus Prime in G1 Optimus Prime color scheme
Packaging looks amazing (artwork for Omega Supreme will be revised), gold foil packaging, 5th panel window, G1 comic inspired artwork, carrying handle
Transformers Q&A
Are the upcoming Masterpieces coming to U.S.? Partnership with Toys R Us. No specific plans. But I would consider that they'll be here.
Still moving forward with Transformers Universe MMO from Jagex
Looking into bringing Arms Micron Unicron to U.S., but no set plans yet
Beast Wars or "who knows what can happen" in 30th anniversary / 2014
Talked about retail prices ... don't control retail prices
Sgt Kup and Rumble last two figures before Beast Hunters
Will we see Dinobots in season 3? Stay tuned!
Teased that Bruticus in G1 colors at retail?
Maybe and stay tuned to more Combiners. More to announce soon! Love the deluxe combiners.
Will Unicron be showing up again? Stay tuned ...
Keeping close eye on which characters from IDW comics are popular ... might translate as toys. Stay tuned!
Teased that deluxe Smokescreen might be coming
Want to make sure that all of the characters from the show make it out as toys
Voyager Prime Grimlock possibility?
Click on the images below to view the gallery of Hasbro's Transformers brand panel ...
The Hub has uploaded a Transformers Prime Season 2 highlight reel to their YouTube account. It was announced earlier today that the Hub will be airing a 52 episode Transformers Prime marathon starting at 5:30/4:30c on Thursday, November 1st leading up the season finale "Darkest Hour". Enjoy the highlight reel embedded below.
MTV Geek! has posted a trio of exclusive promo images and a preview clip from tomorrow's new episode of Transformers Prime, "Inside Job".
Additionally, they have posted an interview with the show's producers Jeff Kline and Duane Capizzi and announced a Transformers Prime marathon that will air on the Hub starting November 1st featuring all 52 episodes leading up the season 2 finale "Darkest Hour". Click here to visit MTV Geek! to read their interview.
Starting November 1 – for the first time ever – The Hub will be broadcasting nothing but TRANSFORMERS PRIME episodes (every episode from the first two seasons)! The Hub has never dedicated this many consecutive hours to any other show! All 52 episodes that have been telecast thus far will culminate with the Season Two Finale which will forever change the "Transformers Prime" universe. It all starts at 5:30 pm EST on Thurs, Nov. 1st and ends with the Season 2 Finale at 7 pm EST on Fri, Nov. 2nd.
Geek: Okay, so this marathon is all leading up to the Season Two finale... What can we expect? Any teases?
DC: Ummm, we don't like spoilers. But I will say that every remaining episode -- much like last week's 'Hard Knocks' -- will contain a major game-changer. Oh, and some of the most clever and most inventive "set pieces" we've mounted to date (no fewer than two in next week's episode #23). Well, consider yourself teased then.
Geek: And what about Season Three? You have fewer episodes than the previous two seasons... Why is that? And what does that do for your storytelling?
DC: Season 3 delivers. You will laugh, you will cry ... I'm not going to say anything specific about what's going to happen in season 3 but just know that you definitely haven't seen the last of your favorite characters from Transformers Prime.
Be sure to tune into the Hub tomorrow evening at 7:00 PM ET. Images have been mirrored below.
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