Transformers Toy News on Seibertron.com

AFX orders hundreds of New Year Special Edition Optimus Prime

Date: Saturday, November 10th 2001 8:40am CST
Categories: Toy News, Sponsor News
Posted by: Seibertron

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PRODUCTS: Fellow Seibertronians - a quick message to inform all of you that Action Figure Xpress just placed another order for a few hundred pieces each of the Optimus Prime New Year Special Edition (now on sale for $64.95!) and the Mega SCF (now on sale for $44.95!). Preorder yours today!

Transformers "ARMADA"???

Date: Thursday, November 8th 2001 8:40am CST
Categories: Site News, Cartoon News, Toy News, Rumors
Posted by: Seibertron

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NEWS/RUMORS: Transformers: Armada? - SEIBERTRON.com has begun collecting credible information regarding the 2002 Transformers toy line which is rumored to be called "Transformers: Armada". Hasbro and Takara both seem to be working on this project which supposedly ties all continuities together (US and Japanese?). Can it possibly be true? You decide ...

Starscream reissue reviewed

Date: Wednesday, November 7th 2001 8:40am CST
Categories: Toy News, Reviews
Posted by: Seibertron | Credit(s): Ground Zero

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REVIEWS: Screamin' Stars! - One of the most traitorous and backstabbing Decepticons ever gets his place in the reviews section, courtesy of Ground Zero!

Star Saber review

Date: Monday, November 5th 2001 8:40am CST
Categories: Site News, Toy News, Reviews
Posted by: Seibertron

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REVIEWS: Ultimate Swordsman - One of the most awesome Japanese exclusive Transformers ever, Star Saber, gets reviewed for SEIBERTRON! Star Saber's review is the first of 9 Generation One reviews that are just around the corner. Make sure you check out the review and over 15 images of one of the rarest Transformers of all time!

Optimus Prime reissue in January 2002?

Date: Wednesday, October 31st 2001 8:40am CST
Categories: Toy News, Rumors
Posted by: Seibertron

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RUMORS: Optimus Prime reissue to be released to retail stores in the U.S.? Possibly ... rumor has it that it's scheduled for January 2002. Developing ...

Interchangeable parts for Mega SCF Optimus Prime

Date: Tuesday, October 30th 2001 8:40am CST
Categories: Toy News, Collectables
Posted by: Seibertron | Credit(s): BigBadToyStore.com

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PRODUCTS: Primus bless TAKARA!!! Thanks to bigbadtoystore.com, you can now find pictures of the 5 inch (11 centimeter) tall Optimus Prime large PVC figure with interchangeable parts AND a nice picture of the Act 6 PVC figures which feature Grand Maximus, Soundblaster, Ramjet, Thrust, Ratchet, Hot Rod (Rodimus Prime?), and Optimus Prime (w/ Megatron in gun mode). Seems like an incredible time to be a Transformers fan!

PERSONAL: If anyone knows how to get a hold of Tengu previously of botconbeyond and tfmultiverse, please let me know how here. His e-mail address, admin@botconbeyond.com, is invalid.

More info about New Year Optimus Prime

Date: Monday, October 29th 2001 8:40am CST
Category: Toy News
Posted by: Seibertron

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PRODUCTS: The "New Year Special Edition Convoy" will include a few variations and extras! The color of the eyes and the window of the truck will change to a blue transparent color to better resemble the cartoon character. This set is scheduled to include the neckless chain for the "matrix", the original Convoy Gun, the Convoy Figure (Action Master), the Cybertron sticker and the Cybertron mouse pad (for your computer). Some parts of the toy will be made in diecast. The first re-issue sold out in days. This is one Transformer you won't want to miss! Pre-order yours today!

"RID" Megabolt Megatron

Date: Saturday, October 27th 2001 9:40am CDT
Category: Toy News
Posted by: Seibertron | Credit(s): Iacon Harbor member: Xybot

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RUMORS: Xybot, a member of Iacon Harbor, reports that Megatron Megabolt will be released as part of the Robots In Disguise line (as opposed to the defunct Beast Machines) as a KBToys exclusive. Xybot also provided a number to contact Hasbro regarding the Transformers: (800) 327-8264. Fact or rumor? You decide ...

Petition Hasbro for G1 reissues!!!

Date: Saturday, October 27th 2001 8:40am CDT
Categories: Site News, Toy News
Posted by: Seibertron

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INTERACTIVE: Got Reissues? It's time to let HASBRO know that we really want G1 Reissues, gang! All you need to do is fill out some info, click submit, and HASBRO will get your message! Let our voices be heard!

New Year Special Edition Optimus Prime

Date: Friday, October 26th 2001 9:40am CDT
Category: Toy News
Posted by: Seibertron | Credit(s): ActionFigureExpress.com

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PRODUCTS: OPTIMUS PRIME gets reissued AGAIN in Japan. It's a New Year Special Edition Optimus Prime Reissue due for a February release. PRE-ORDER yours today!