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As one of the first female Cybertronians seen in the franchise, Elita-1 is a very important part of the Transformers brand. Recently part of the animated movie Transformers One, new images of a collector-oriented figure based on the film have now been revealed.

Transformers Studio Series Elita-1 accurately brings her latest rendition to life, with the toy being perhaps the most accurate rendition of the film design. These new images are from a Japanese Amazon listing, showing the toy from several different angles. With the movie's characters being well-represented in the toy line, fans can soon complete their Transformers One collections.

The Latest Movie Take On Elita-1 Rolls Out In Transformers Studio Series

Elita-1 is the latest figure based on Transformers One to join the Transformers Studio Series toy line, with this line featuring highly screen-accurate renditions of these characters based on their cinematic designs. As was the case...

Dr. Wu is continuing to reveal several upcoming third-party Transformers figures, with most of these based on Generation 1 characters. The latest figures to be shown off are the color prototypes for two rather forgotten G1 Decepticons.

On the Weibo account for Dr. Wu, new images for Dw-E61 Brutality & Dw-E62 Slaughter were recently showcased. These are third-party figures based on the classic Cassetticons Overkill and Slugfest, who are perhaps the most overlooked minions of the Decepticon communications officer, Soundwave. Meant to be compatible with official toys based on their master, these action figures can be pre-ordered and are expected to be released in a matter of months.

Dr. Wu Updates Soundwave's Most Esoteric Cassette Minions From Gen 1 Transformers

As noted, Dw-E61 Brutality and Dw-E62 Slaughter are based on Slugfest and Overkill, who were new "Cassetticons" introduced in the third season of The Transformers. Despite their connection to Soundwave, they lacked the...

Dr. Wu has become one of the premiere third-party companies for unofficial Transformers action figures, with the company producing several animation-accurate toys. The lineup is about to be bolstered with four new toys, two of which homage the brand's most esoteric Generation 1 releases.

Dw-E37 Leap, Dw-E38 Pulse Gun & Dw E-39 Wheel Hub are Dr. Wu's take on G1 Cliffjumper, Shockwave and Hubcap, the latter of whom has a strange connection to both Cliffjumper and Bumblebee. Meant to be in scale with modern Micromaster toys, these figures recreate the characters' Generation 1 animation models with loads of unexpected articulation. Likewise, Shockwave/Pulse Gun will also receive another, far more obscure color scheme, while fans can even get something extra for the two Autobots if they pre-order the toys. This is along with reissues of previous releases that tie into Hasbro and Takara's official Transformers toys.

Cliffjumper, Hubcap & Shockwave Get Reimagined With New Dr.

“You got the touch… You got the power… Yeah!” Stan Bush’s 1986 cult classic from The Transformers blared in our head when we first heard about what could have been: Christopher McQuarrie, Henry Cavill, Superman, and yes, Green Lantern. We mean, come on. That’s like Zeus offering you a thunderbolt and then deciding, “Nah, maybe not.”

So, we’re talking about a sequel that had spine, soul, and a soaring sense of direction until the studio pulled the brakes like a bat out of bureaucratic hell. Imagine McQuarrie teaming up again with Cavill. They didn’t just want to make a Man of Steel 2, they wanted to make a whole damn event. But now? It’s all whispers and what-ifs.

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When Christopher McQuarrie pitched Man of...

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If you were a kid of the 1980s your childhood was filled with some of the most amazing cartoon adventures in history. I’m talking about The Transformers, ThunderCats, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and G.I. Joe. But there is one we did not list there, which was He-Man and The Masters of the Universe.

Now we have seen reboots and live-action films. But that was quite a few years ago. For many, many years, we had heard rumours of movies and new series, but all those came to nothing. That is, until Netflix and Kevin Smith joined forces to bring us a ‘sequel’ to the original classic with Masters of the Universe Revelation + Revolution, featuring two epic story arcs.

Several third-party companies have released their own Transformers figures based on Generation 1 Optimus Prime. Dr. Wu is no different in this regard, with a previous toy now being re-released in a new color scheme that's 'clearly' very different.

The company's Dw-E04T Prime Commander is a variant of Dr. Wu's previous Prime Commander figure, which is a Micromaster-scale recreation of G1 Prime. This time, however, the toy is cast in a translucent color scheme, giving it something resembling a candy coating. With everything from the trailer to the energon ax having a see-through sheen, this take on Prime shines brighter than ever before.

Dr. Wu's Newest Transformers Optimus Prime Figure Is Deliciously Translucent

Redecoing Dr. Wu's previous Optimus Prime figure, the Dw-E04T Prime Commander is oddly one of the most beautiful Optimus Prime toys ever. It features the same abilities and accessories as the other version, with these aspects...

Ever since the days of Generation 1, the most iconic Combiner team in the Transformers franchise has been the Constructions. Now, this team is represented in its various vehicle modes through the latest wave of cross-promotional products.

Part of the Transformers "Galaxy Defender" series from Blokees, the new Blokees Constructicon figures showcase the Decepticon team in vehicle mode. Recreating their G1 designs, the toys are complete with a slightly animated aesthetic. On top of this, the construction vehicles can even combine, preparing the Autobots for extermination in the process.

Blokees' New Wave of Transformers Figures Unites Devastating Power of the Constructicons

The Constructicons are part of a new wave of the Transformers Galaxy Defender toys from Blokees, with these being officially licensed takes on the robots in disguise. Unlike most of the Blokees toys, which are based on the characters' robot modes, these instead portray the vehicle modes of the Constructicons.

Threezero is known for its stylized renditions of classic Generation 1 Transformers. Now, the third-party company is releasing its take on an emergency Autobot from Season 2 of the original cartoon.

Mdlx Red Alert repaints and retools the company's previous Sideswipe figure, recasting it in Red Alert's fire response-based color scheme. Loaded with articulation and accessories, this upcoming collectible perfectly updates its original design while also giving it a modern, sleek look. Pre-orders open soon, letting fans grab another third-party version of one of the G1 Lamborghini Autobots.

Red Alert Goes Berserk In Modern Mdlx Action Figure

Standing at 5.9" tall, Mdlx Red Alert is incredibly easy to pose, having around 40 articulation points that let fans position him in a variety of scenes. Based on the paranoid G1 Autobots, this non-transforming Red Alert figure is based on his character model from The Transformers. To this end, the toy repaints Threezero's previous Sideswipe toy,...

Sega’s racing arcade classic OutRun could be getting a film adaptation at Universal courtesy of director Michael Bay. Let’s hope the news is more than a passing breeze.

As moving as it was, director Nora Fingscheidt’s The Outrun still left us faintly disappointed that it didn’t involve a young couple racing across 1980s USA in a red Ferrari. Thankfully, Michael Bay could be about to make our retro arcade dreams a reality.

Over the weekend, it was reported that Universal plans to adapt Sega’s 1986 racing coin-op, OutRun, with Michael Bay directing and Sydney Sweeney set to produce. According to Deadline’s exclusive, the OutRun movie will be made through Platinum Dunes, the studio he co-founded with producer Brad Fuller, while the script will be written by Jayson Rothwell.

Videogame adaptations have brought in sizeable returns for film studios in recent years, with Sonic The Hedgehog...

The great New Zealand-born actor Clive Revill has passed away at the age of 94. He died in Sherman Oaks, California, having succumbed to dementia on March 11. The sad news was confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter by his daughter, Kate Selsby Revill-Oglesby. Revill's storied career encompassed performances on the stage, silver screen, and television, and spanned from Shakespeare to horror and Star Trek to Star Wars, and included many voice-acting credits.

Revill, who would have turned 95 on April 18, entered the Star Trek universe in 1991, when he guest starred as Sir Guy of Gisbourne in the fourth-season Star Trek: The Next Generation episode “Qpid.” The character seeks to marry Maid Marian/Vash (Jennifer Hetrick) and ultimately clashes with Robin Hood/Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart) and his Merry Men, a/k/a Dr. Crusher (Gates McFadden), Worf (Michael Dorn), Data (Brent Spiner), Riker (Jonathan Frakes), and Troi (Marina Sirtis).

Among Revill’s other credits,...

Besides pulling from the many Transformers movies, the Transformers Studio Series line also features toys based on the franchise's video game entries. Now, two upcoming redeco figures bring the cel-shaded action of one fan-favorite game to life like never before.

The Transformers Studio Series Mtmte Collection Deluxe Class Transformers: Devastation Ground Soldier and Elite Seeker set features two Decepticon foot soldiers ready to wreak havoc on the Autobots. Recoloring two previous molds, these two toys are based on nameless grunts from a now-classic Transformers video game. With pre-orders already selling out, the esoteric collection is sure to be a big hit when it releases through retailers this summer.

Two Video Game-Derived Transformers Roll Out and Rise Up in New Studio Series Set

As part of the new Target-exclusive "Mtmte" (More Than Meets the Eye) Collection for the Transformers Studio Series toy line, the Ground Soldier and Elite Seeker...

Clive Revill, the actor known for voicing Emperor Palpatine in “The Empire Strikes Back” (1980), died March 11 in Sherman Oaks, Calif. He was 94.

Revill’s death after a long battle with dementia was confirmed to Variety by his daughter Kate.

Over the years, Revill starred in “Kaleidoscope” (1966) alongside Warren Beatty, “The Assassination Bureau” (1969) with Oliver Reed and Diana Rigg and played the fire marshall in “Robin Hood: Men in Tights” (1993). Revill worked with director Billy Wilder on both “The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes” (1970) and “Avanti!” (1972), which starred Jack Lemmon. Revill received a Golden Globe nomination back in 1973 for his supporting role in “Avanti!”

In addition to his versatile film career, Revill also appeared and guest starred in numerous television shows, including “Columbo,” “The Twilight Zone,” “Murder, She Wrote,” “Alfred Hitchcock Presents,” “MacGyver,” “Magnum, P.I.,” “The Fall Guy,” “Wizards and Warriors,” “Remington Steele” and “Three’s a Crowd.” Notably, his 1978 “Columbo” episode...

The latest take on high-end Transformers collectibles, the Transformers: Mpg line continues to roll out luxurious takes on classic and obscure Autobots and Decepticons. Now, the next figure joining the line represents the most iconic Autobot of them all.

Via TFW2005, Mpg-17 Optimus Prime is the newest Masterpiece-style mold for Optimus Prime, and the toy showcases the new design ethos for The Transformers: Mpg. Different from previous releases in the series, this toy combines high-quality molding with a more stylized aesthetic. With reservations set to open soon, it's just one of several toys being made for the ubiquitous Autobot leader.

The Transformers: Mpg's Next Toy Is the Newest High-End Optimus Prime Action Figure

Recently teased by Takara Tomy (which handles the Transformers brand in Japan), the new Mpg-17 Optimus Prime Style Gen. figure is the line's first new version of Optimus Prime. While it's also based on the character's Generation 1 design,...

The first and most influential part of the Transformers franchise is still the Generation 1 era, especially the classic cartoon The Transformers. Now, new preliminary character models and development notes reveal a closer look at some of the later characters from that cartoon, particularly a prehistoric Decepticon.

Showcased via archives for Sunbow and Marvel productions, these Transformers character sheets look closer at prominent and obscure parts of G1. Some of the details revealed in these files show elements that were either unused or completely changed in the finished product. This particularly affects two Decepticons -- namely, the evil faction's new leader and one of its most dangerous living weapons.

G1 Transformers Concept Art Reveals a Different Side of Two Decepticons

The newly-revealed G1 concept art for The Transformers mainly focuses on characters seen in the third season of the 1980s cartoon. Some of these weren't particularly prominent in the cartoon, such as the Autobot Triple-Changer Broadside.

Robosen has already released several automated and officially licensed Transformers toys. Now, everyone's favorite yellow Autobot and his original alternate mode is joining the lineup for a figure that's certain to "bug" collectors.

The new "Flagship Bumblebee Auto-Converting Robot" toy is based on the original Generation 1 Bumblebee -- namely, his appearance in the animated series The Transformers. Turning from a robot into a Volkswagen Beetle completely on his own, Bumblebee can convert, drive and generally move all on his own. Set to ship out during Summer 2025, this Robosen toy is much more than meets the eye and one of the best Bumblebee figures ever made.

Bumblebee Looks Better Than Ever in New Auto-Transforming Robosen Toy Reveal

As in the case of previous auto-converting Robosen Transformers toys, the new "Flagship Bumblebee" figure is automated and detailed to the nth degree. His vehicle mode is once again a classic Volkswagen Beetle (in...

Actor Clive Revill, known in part for his work on Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, has passed away.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, Revill died on March 11 while at a care facility in Sherman Oaks, California. According to his daughter, Kate Revill, her father died following a battle with dementia. He was 94 years old.

Revill is known to Star Wars fans for his role in the original cut of 1980's Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back. After he worked with director Irvin Kerschner on 1966's A Fine Madness, Revill was called upon to record some dialogue to be used for the voice of the emperor, in which the character is presented as a holographic projection. In the next movie, Return of the Jedi, Ian McDiarmid took over the role of the emperor, and in the 2004 DVD release of The Empire Strikes Back, McDiarmid's version was used to...

More Transformers reissues are on the way, giving fans another chance to collect some epic action figures. This time, a member of the Primes is rolling out once again, along with one of the most obscure Seekers ever.

Transformers: Legacy - Evolution Nacelle and Nova Prime are about to be re-released in the coming months. Both toys are only two years old, but given their previously exclusive nature, they were somewhat hard to come by. As the latest toy line in the franchise is now coming, fans can finish their collection of the previous series with these reissues.

Two Amazon-Exclusive Transformers Are About to Be Reissued

Transformers: Legacy - Evolution Nacelle is just one of the two toys that have recently been announced for reissue, with the Voyager Class figure being a repaint of Transformers: War for Cybertron: SiegeStarscream. As with that toy, it transforms into a triangular Cybertronian tetrajet...

Reimagining the original toys in the Transformersfranchise, the Transformers: Missing Link line combines the high-quality of the Transformers: Masterpiece line with the Generation 1 classic action figures. Now, Takara Tomy has shown a closer look at an apocryphal figure that essentially turns back the hands of time in toy history.

New colored images have been revealed for Transformers: Missing Link Arcee, which is based on the unmade G1 Arcee toy. Not only does this include the main release based on the female Autobot's concept art, but also another based on the Generation cartoon, anime and movie. While release dates still aren't known, fans will be thrilled to finally own a "true" Generation 1 Arcee toy after nearly four decades.

Transformers: Missing Link Arcee Comes in Concept Art and Anime Colors

Previously revealed in 2024, the Transformers: Missing Link Arcee figure is a rather unique addition to the series. In the case of Missing LinkOptimus Prime,...

If you grew up in the early 2000s, chances are you spent many evenings with Ray Barone (Ray Romano) and his eccentric family in the hit comedy series "Everybody Loves Raymond." For good reason. This critically acclaimed sitcom about Ray, a Newsday sportswriter, dealing with his put-upon wife Debra (Patricia Heaton), bickering parents (Peter Boyle and Doris Roberts), and neurotic brother Robert (Brad Garrett), perfectly captures the working-class family and all its quirks, resulting in a heartfelt, often hilarious look at everyday life.

Running from 1997 to 2005, "Raymond" won 15 Primetime Emmys, garnered critical acclaim, and averaged over 20 million viewers during its peak. More impressively, the cast became household names, forever tied to their characters. Still, while many cast members achieved even greater success following the show's finale, others faded into obscurity or endured heartbreaking tragedy. Interested to learn more? Then, keep reading to see what happened to the cast of "Everybody Loves Raymond.

In the world of the Generation 1 Transformers, there's almost no Autobot who can withstand the might of the powerful Devastator. Now, two upcoming toys will put fans closer to recreating the iconic Combiner with modern action figures.

Transformers Studio Series has a subline based on 1986's The Transformers: The Movie, with this series now set to have its own take on Devastator. To that end, the Constructicons Long Haul & Hook 2-Pack features two of the Decepticons needed to form this mighty monstrosity. Coming out in a few months, the action figure set is easily one of the most anticipated Transformers releases of 2025.

RelatedTransformers Rolls Out an Underrated G1 Decepticon Combiner for New Hasbro Campaign

The latest Transformers Haslab toy has been revealed as Liokaiser, an obscure Decepticon Combiner with an animalistic arsenal of transforming armor.

Transformers Studio Series Faces Devastation With the Constructicons Long Haul & Hook Set

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The latter days of the Generation 1 Transformers franchise introduced the ultimate permutation of the brand's concept. Now, the character in question is getting a new toy with six times the fun by way of a third-party company.

Shown on the company's social media accounts, Magic Square has revealed the prototype for a new Legends scale version of Sixshot. Recreating his Generation 1 design from cartoons and anime, this new toy comes complete with all of the Decepticon's alternate modes. It's also just one of the G1 updates being released by the third-party toy developer, with another figure recently revealed.

RelatedOne of Transformers' Most Underrated G1 Autobots 'Breaks' Out With Multiple New Action Figures

Newage Toys is giving the Generation 1 Autobot Trailbreaker a new action figure that's set to also be redecoed to homage several other Transformers.

Magic Square Puts a 'Hex' on Transformers Fans With New Sixshot Prototype

Seen on Magic Square's Weibo and Facebook accounts,...

While many of the Generation 1 characters in the original Transformers series went on to become fan-favorites, some of them were fairly overlooked. Thankfully, one underrated Autobot is getting a new rendition through a third-party toy company, and it comes in several colors.

The H64 Lincoln is a new transforming action figure for Trailbreaker by Newage Toys, and the main version recreates his classic design. However, different available repaints will also homage other Transformers from the franchise's history. While release details are still scarce, fans will definitely want to get their hands on at least one version of this overlooked G1 Autobot.

RelatedUltra Magnus Lights Transformers Fans' Darkest Hour With Studio Series Re-Release

Fans who missed out on two nostalgic Transformers action figures from a few years ago can finally get their hands on them by pre-ordering now.

Trailbreaker Rolls Out in New Third-Party Transformers Toys

H64 Lincoln is the main Trailbreaker toy from Newage Toys,...

The past few years have seen several incredible new Transformerstoys released in various lines. Now, two of these action figures are being made available once more for fans who missed out the first time.

Transformers: Studio Series 86-21 Commander Ultra Magnus recreates the character's appearance in The Transformers: The Movie, including several iconic details. Coming with a backdrop based on the animated movie, the officially licensed figure is set to be re-released later this year. The same is also the case for a smaller Autobot who was part of a similarly nostalgic toy line.

RelatedNew Transformers: Age of the Primes Series Reveals First Autobot vs. Decepticon Release for Old-School Fans

Coming to the Transformers: Age of the Primes is a set featuring two obscure characters in color schemes homaging the early days of Transformers.

The Transformers: The Movie Gets Fans Nostalgic With Action Figure Re-Release

Transformers: Studio Series 86-21 Commander...

While he might look like Optimus Prime, Ultra Magnus is an entirely different character in the Transformers franchise. Now, a new figure from a third-party company is updating the Autobot's first design.

The first prototype for Magic Square's Legends Scale Ultra Magnus 3.0 Ver. (New Lieutenant) has been revealed through social media. As the name suggests, this is actually the company's third take on the character. While details are still coming on the toy, it's already incredibly accurate to his first on-screen depiction.

RelatedTransformers Rolls Out One of the Best Mirage Recreations to Date With Beastly New Action Figure

Yolopark has unleashed a new Transformers: Rise of the Beasts kit, with the high-end collectible finally giving fans an accurate take on Mirage.

New Transformers Figure Reimagines G1 Autobot City Commander in First-Look Image Reveal

The Legends Scale New Lieutenant Ultra Magnus 3.0 Ver. by Magic Square is the company's latest iteration of...

Within the Transformers franchise, Optimus Prime is usually the leader and the most heroic of the Autobots. Now, an upcoming collectible will turn him into one of the most beautiful, as well.

Via Tformers, the latest Kotobukiya Bishoujo figurine reimagines Optimus Prime as a cute anime girl, proving that being kawaii is the right of all sentient beings. Coming with all the accessories expected of the leader of the Autobots, this toy has the touch, the power and so much more. Part of a line of similar model kits based on the iconic franchise, these kits are all girls who are far more than meets the eye.

Related Takara Reveals Update for Transformers' Most Bestial Decepticon Combiner

A new reveal of the upcoming Adamas Machina Predaking action figure, based on the classic G1 Transformers Combiner, has pounced onto social media.

The Prettiest Take on Transformers' Optimus Prime Is Rolling Out Soon

Recently revealed online,...

There's a lot of top-shelf experimentation coming to the Transformers brand by way of Takara, especially for certain fan-favorite robots in disguise. One of them is an iconic Generation 1 Combiner who's now being given a beastly new toy.

Recently revealed on social media, the new Adamas Machina Amt-02 Predaking figure is an updated version of the classic combined form of the Predacons. While there's still a lot that's not known about the upcoming figure, the revelation image alone promises a highly detailed take on one of the most ferocious Decepticons. It's also one of several Takara offerings in the Adamas Machina lineup, giving the series its wildest product yet.

Related Transformers' Most Controversial G1 Dinobot Gets a New Look With Latest Prototype Reveal

The next Cang Toys third-party Transformers toy has been revealed, with the most controversial G1 Dinobot being reimagined in a new figure.

Predaking Roars Into Transformers' Adamas...

Spock from "Star Trek" is easily one of the most influential science-fiction characters ever, flat-out. Even actor Leonard Nimoy never escaped the Vulcan's shadow — despite having a long, fulfilling career outside of it. Indeed, before his passing in 2015, Nimoy voiced villains in two separate "Transformers" films.

In the 1986 animated "Transformers" film, Nimoy played Galvatron, the reborn form of Decepticon leader Megatron, galvanized by the power of the dark god Unicron. Later, in Michael Bay's 2011 live-action film, "Transformers: Dark of the Moon," Nimoy voiced Sentinel Prime, mentor of Autobot leader Optimus Prime (Peter Cullen). Starting a "Transformers" tradition, Sentinel turned out to be a villain, allying himself with the Decepticons to conquer Earth and restore the Transformers' war-ruined world of Cybertron.

Aside from his two voiceover roles, Nimoy impacted "Transformers" in another important way via Spock. Marvel Comics writer Bob Budiansky, who wrote the original "Transformers" character bios and much of the proceeding comic,...

The next Transformers toy line is around the corner, and it's bringing back many classic characters to join its ranks. One of these is the leader of a high-flying group of combining Autobots, with the commander in question receiving a Commander Class figure.

Transformers: Age of the Primes Commander Class Silverbolt is a new take on the leader of the Aerialbots, with the group as a whole making their return in the new toy line. Already available for preorder, the mighty Autobot and his united form with his compatriots are both massive toys. They aren't the only Combiners making their way into the series overall, however, with perhaps the most iconic "gestalt" Transformer ever also being previewed.

Related Transformers Debuts a New Female Autobot Based on a Real-World Train

A newly-released Transformers: Mpg figure introduces a new female Autobot Combiner component based on an iconic Japanese bullet train series.

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By the early 1990s, the legendary Transformers franchise had already fallen out of favor in the West as a cartoon and toyline. Having ended its first incarnation beforehand, Hasbro prepped the brand to be rebooted into the ultimately failed Transformers: Generation 2. It hadn't ended yet in Japan, however, which is where the property had gotten its start. Before Japan put the series on ice, however, there were a few more chapters left in the Generation 1 story.

Transformers: The Battlestars was the media representation for the Transformers: Return of Convoy toyline, and it was the first Japanese incarnation of the G1 subseries to not receive a corresponding anime. Fairly esoteric in the West, it represented the waning days of the brand in Japan. Now, it's being revived via the latest toyline for the series, with its incarnation of Optimus Prime being its most notable legacy.

The G1 Transformers Anime Ended On...

Michael Bay's first Transformers movie is now trending on Netflix. Prior to directing Transformers, many of Michael Bay's best movies were already within the action genre, with some of them also being part of larger franchises. He directed Bad Boys and Bad Boys II, the first installments of the successful franchise that most recently released a fourth movie, Bad Boys: Ride or Die earlier in 2024. It performed well at the box office and has led to the possibility of the series continuing with Bad Boys 5.

Between Bad Boys in 1995 and Bad Boys II in 2003, Bay directed the standalone movies The Rock, Armageddon, and Pearl Harbor. It was not until 2007's Transformers that Bay began working on the long-running franchise. Since 2007, there have been many Transformers movies, with the most recent being the positively-reviewed Transformers One. However, 17 years after releasing in theaters, Bay's first Transformers movie still maintains its popularity,...

The year 2024 has been a wild ride for the Transformers franchise, with the brand turning 40 years old and celebrating in several major ways. Now, the festivities are ending with a commemorative collectible based around one of the most iconic Autobots of all time.

Via Agoro, New Zealand Mint is releasing a new 40th-anniversary Transformers coin, with the design recreating the head of Generation 1 Bumblebee. Worth its weight in both energon and silver, its limited mintage reflects the franchise's big milestone. It's also just one of several similar coins that have been released this year, all of which showcase the past and present of the beloved property.

Related Transformers Fans Get the Ultimate Nostalgia in Newly Released Concept Art of an Almost Forgotten Series

Nostalgia is strong for a forgotten early 2000s Transformers anime series through two newly-released images of concept art for the franchise.

The Most Beloved Autobot Dots the...

"Transformers" does not have a singular creator — that's what happens when a story begins for commercial reasons, not artistic ones. During the 1980s, toy giant Hasbro imported several Japanese action figures of transforming robots. The Reagan administration had also loosened regulations on advertising in children's entertainment, so now Hasbro just needed a story to sell these "Transformers."

That call was answered by Marvel Comics, who Hasbro had already partnered with Marvel to develop their "G.I. Joe" series. In 1981, writer Larry Hama was pitching a new Nick Fury series. Then in came Hasbro, who wanted creative input for their planned action figure line "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero." Marvel's Editor-in-Chief Jim Shooter first suggested the idea of G.I. Joe as a anti-terrorism team, and proposed that Hama fold his ideas for Nick Fury into "G.I. Joe." Cue an ongoing "Joe" comic written by Hama, published by Marvel hitting stands in 1982.

Amusingly,...

Morgan Lofting, who helped bring to life multiple iconic characters with her voiceover work, has died. She was 84 years old.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, Lofting died "unexpectedly" on Wednesday at her home in Burbank, California. No additional details were shared about her passing, though Lofting's death was confired by her agents, Nery Lemus and Christopher Arsaga of CelebWorx. In a statement, the two noted, “As one of the 10 founding actors at our agency, she meant the world to us and our company."

Lofting was born on Feb. 2, 1940, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her career as a voiceover artist began in 1979 when she started voicing the role of Princess Invidia for the TV series Star Blazers. She followed this up with her casting at the voice of Aunt May Parker in the animated Spider-Man series that aired in the early 1980s; Lofting also provided the voice of Black Cat for the cartoon show.

Quick Links Shockwave Was Barely Used In Past Transformers Movies Transformers One Reduces a Fan-Favorite Decepticon to a Joke A Transformers Movie With Shockwave May Not Happen for a While

When it comes to villains in the Transformers franchise, the property is still mostly defined by Generation 1. This has seen Megatron, Starscream, and to some extent, Soundwave appearing in various projects, namely movies. Sadly, this cinematic presence hasn't been felt for one deadly Decepticon, and the trend sadly continued with the franchise's latest entry.

Shockwave has been around since the days of Transformers G1, but he's almost never been big in the Transformers movies. That's especially the case in Transformers One, where he's sadly there just as part of a disappointing joke. Given the status of the franchise's future at the box office following this movie, it's highly questionable as to when the character might finally be the central villain in another film.

When someone hears the words "ninja" and "turtles," what usually springs to mind is the silly, comical team of reptilian brothers known worldwide as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. These brothers -- Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo -- came to the minds of creators Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman in 1983. Drawing inspiration from ninja characters they had seen in Frank Miller comics such as Daredevil and Ronin, Laird and Eastman sketched various images of ninja turtles. Soon after the Tmnt comics came out, they became a huge success.

With the success of the comic came the original animated Saturday morning cartoon in 1987, which gave voices to the characters. Likewise, the success of this TV series led to the first live-action movie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, in 1990, a box office smash hit. Since then, there has been a myriad of Tmnt movies and TV series that each attempted to capture the...

To achieve the status of a true icon in Hollywood, actors must work consistently to prove their skills across years and decades, although this can also mean that some legacies end better than others. Although many performers are immediately associated with success and prestige, when looking at the final entries in some stars' filmographies, certain movies tarnish their incredible legacies. This may be due to an actor's declining popularity in their later years or just strange creative decisions that led to the release of lackluster final movies.

Some of the greatest actors of all time have an unfortunate final film that failed to live up to their best work. While many of these final movies had their merit, they just did not have the same level of gravitas or impact as the films that made them famous and that they will be primarily remembered for. Although some actors are able...

During the tail end of the 1980s, Hasbro and Takaras beloved toy line came to life when The Transformers overtook the world in an animated series version. Since then, the love and following behind the shape-shifting hunks of metal has only continued to grow, inspiring games, books, and comics. As film technology continued to grow, director Michael Bay buckled into the drivers seat and decided it was, at long last, time for audiences to see these machines of greatness in live-action form. And thus, the blockbuster helmer brought the world 2007s Transformers. Whether he realized it or not, the debut film, which starred Shia Labeouf and Megan Fox, would soon take on a life of its own, transforming into a full-blown franchise. Soon, Netflix subscribers can see where it all began when the high-octane, engine-rumbling movie arrives on the streamer on December 1.

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"The Transformers" made its U.S. television debut in 1984, produced by Sunbow Entertainment and conceived to market Hasbro's line of car-robot action figures. As far as children's animation goes, "The Transformers" is no "Batman: The Animated Series" or "Avatar: The Last Airbender." It stayed firmly within the confines of its production rather than exceeding them. Despite its flaws, the series captured children's imaginations; there's a reason they were so upset when Optimus Prime died in "The Transformers: The Movie." Later, better "Transformers" cartoons wouldn't exist without the original either.

Daniel Warren Johnson's new "Transformers" comic (published by Image Comics via Skybound Entertainment) is especially taking its cues from the original cartoon. Johnson uses the original "Generation One" character models, and begins his comic with the same starting point as the cartoon: the heroic...

In 1984, a franchise was born that has not only spanned every decade since its first episode launched, but continues to thrive, evolve, and entertain generations to this day. The cartoon that started the franchise, titled The Transformers, also affectionately known as "Generation 1" to fans of the series, aired from 1984 to 1987, with the theatrical release, Transformers: The Movie hitting cinemas in 1986, and was set between the events in Season 2 and 3.

The Transformers franchise has now firmly set its iconic place in popular culture, with the original series spawning a very successful toy line from Hasbro, as well as videos, cartoons, and movies. The Michael Bay films are arguably the most familiar to modern audiences, but standalone movies like Bumblebee, plus Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, which Paramount have called the beginning of a new trilogy for the franchise. Looking back on the original series, it may have some inconsistent animation, but among the 98 episodes,...

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To most fans familiar with the world of the Transformers, Optimus Prime is the unquestionable leader of the Autobots. This has remained the case across various continuities and timelines, with even the Autobots' Maximal descendants being led by the similarly-named Optimus Primal. Optimus isn't the only one to bear the Autobot Matrix of Leadership, however, with one Generation 1 Transformer replacing him after his death.

Hot Rod was an impetuous and hot-headed young Autobot usually more obsessed with breaking the rules than being a leader. Nevertheless, the lad had potential, as he was chosen by the Matrix to replace Optimus Prime. Becoming Rodimus Prime, this Autobot has since been both beloved and reviled by fans of the series. This has seen him changed over the years to match how the property itself has transformed, though he's rarely replaced Optimus Prime again.

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The Transformers franchise debuted numerous subgroups and factions beyond the main Autobots and Decepticons in the Generation 1 progenitor continuity. One of these separate factions was the Constructicons, who were an iconic section of Megatron's horde. Though their vehicle modes suggested construction as their pastime, they and their combined form were far more interested in devastation.

Devastator was the original Combiner Transformer, and this united form put the Constructicons on the map in G1. Despite that, the team has rarely been portrayed in newer continuities, namely in a form resembling the original group. There have...

Transformers One features Sentinel Prime as its main villain, raising questions about why he betrayed the former leaders of Cybertron, the Primes. The newest film in the franchise takes a somewhat different route for the origin story of Optimus Prime. In Transformers One, Optimus is known as Orion Pax, a low-class Cybertronian who works his life away as a miner of Energon. This links to the story of Transformers One's Sentinel Prime, who claims there is an important reason as to why the miners must work as hard as they do.

However, by the time of Transformers One's climactic ending, Sentinel Prime is discovered as a traitor. It is revealed that Sentinel betrayed the old Primes, leading Orion Pax and his friend D-16 on a journey that sees them become the iconic figures of Optimus Prime and Megatron from Transformers lore. A potential sequel to Transformers One would...

Actress Megan Fox became a cultural icon with appearances in several popular films during the 2000s. In the following decade, Fox experienced a slight career decline but has remained relevant over the years. During an interview, Fox spoke out against Hollywood’s malpractices and pointed out that she had been vocal about such issues in the past.

Megan Fox gained fame for her role in Transformers (Credit: Paramount Pictures).

Fox was critical of Hollywood practices involving misogyny and sexism following the Me Too movement. However, the actress noted how she has never shied away from calling out poor behavior in workplaces that only became an issue following the allegations against Harvey Weinstein. Here is how Megan Fox tried to warn everyone about Hollywood’s darker side.

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If there's a name synonymous with the Transformers franchise, it's Optimus Prime. The face of the brand is also the leader of the heroic Autobots and an iconic figure from 1980s popular culture. Throughout the many transformations that the property has had throughout its now 40-year history, Optimus Prime has remained an integral part of what makes Transformers continue to be such a recognizable and beloved series.

This stems from his abject heroism and courageous demeanor, with many regarding Optimus Prime as a robotic father figure. That's not to mention his many cool powers, gadgets and abilities, many of which are tied to the Autobot Matrix of Leadership. Whether he turns into a semi-truck, a fire truck, or anything in between, Optimus Prime is always there to lend a helping hand and command the Autobots to transform and roll out.

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While Godzilla Minus One ended on a hopeful note, that final cathartic reveal almost didn't happen.

Per Slash Film, director Takashi Yamazaki appeared at New York Comic Con for a panel celebrating the original Godzilla's 70th anniversary, where he talked about the production of last year's Oscar-winning Godzilla movie and his decision to change Minus One's original ending. "Truth be told, the very first draft, Noriko dies," referring to a scene where Kichi Shikishima and Noriko ishi attempt to survive Godzilla's attack on Ginza, only for Noriko to be blown away by the kaiju's atomic breath.

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Instead of dying, however, Godzilla Minus One ended with Shikishima discovering Noriko injured but alive in a hospital room, as Yamazaki felt he deserved a happy ending.

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Middle Eastern broadcast giant BeIN Media has secured the likes of Yellowstone, Frasier and Colin From Accounts through an exclusive multi-year agreement with Paramount Global Content Distribution. Also included in the deal are Yellowstone spin-offs 1883 and 1923, Billions, Frasier, Knuckles, Lawmen: Bass Reeves, Mayor of Kingston, Paw Patrol, Ray Donovan, Tulsa King and the upcoming NCIS: Tony & Ziva, along with feature films such as Bob Marley: One Love, Rob Peace, Self Reliance and the Transformers and Mission: Impossible franchises. Paramount has similar deals in place with Cosmote in Greece, Streamz in Belgium, MultiChoice in Africa, JioCinema in India, Blast TV in the Philippines and Mono in Thailand. “This agreement underscores beIN’s commitment to delivering the best in entertainment to our audiences in the Mena region,” said Esra Özaral Altop, Chief Entertainment Content Officer, at BeIN. “By expanding our relationship with Paramount...

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The Macross franchise began with the original 1982 anime series, which spawned several sequels and spinoffs. Of course, there were also numerous other brands and properties spawned by this initial series. One of these was Robotech, which continues to have a somewhat controversial nature among fans of the original.

Despite its reception among some, Robotech was still a monumental series in terms of making anime more mainstream among international viewers. It also ended up developing in a wildly different direction due to the nature of the show. Since then, both Robotech and Macross have come to something of a standstill, though one of these is much healthier as a brand than the other.

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The Transformers brand is no stranger to nostalgic offerings based on Generation 1, with numerous toys and collectibles based on the original iteration of the franchise still being made today. The Super 7 brand has continued this trend with multiple action figures, with the latest of these being based on the original version of the Decepticon leader.

Recreating his design from 1984's The Transformers, Super7's Megatron figure is an excellent representation of the robot known for ripping out his enemies' optics. Along with the figure itself, the old-school packaging even homages a specific episode of the cartoon. One of multiple releases from Super 7 based on the franchise, the toy is the way to cap off 40 years of Transformers.

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At this point, the return of Michael Bay to the director's chair might be the only way to save the Transformers franchise. Transformers One was recently released in theaters, revealing the origins of Optimus Prime and Megatron when they were brothers known as Orion Pax and D-16. However, the new animated prequel has joined the collection of post-Bay Transformers projects that have not seen much success at the box office.

Having directed and produced the first Transformers live-action movie in 2007, Bay would go on to direct four more sequels with his final movie beingTransformers: The Last Knight in 2017. Since then, the Transformers franchise has released 2018's Bumblebee directed by Travis Knight, 2023's Transformers: Rise of the Beasts from director Steven Caple Jr, and most recently the animated Transformers One by Josh Cooley. Each of these movies has seen lower box office numbers compared to the Bay films of the past,...

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For the past decade, Transformers has largely operated as a sort of evergreen take on G1. This has meant that the same characters and concepts are constantly recycled, and it seems to have stagnated the appeal of the brand. It's potentially one reason behind the muted box office reception of new movie,...