Dont know...

[Doubledealer]

Sorry whats WFC and FOC?? still getting used to terms mate! Also holey crap! I never knew about Transformers Prime that seems to be frigon sweet compared to half the TF cartoons out today. Thanks for letting me know about that going to go and buy the DVD tomorrow!

Sorry mate, should have explained in a bit more detail.

WFC = War for Cybertron (a video game released in 2010 featuring a brand new Transformers Universe)

FOC = Fall of Cybertron (the sequel to the above video game, comes out later this year)

The latest Transformers tv show "Transformers Prime" takes place in the same universe established by WFC, however its events occur much, much later on (think of WFC and FOC as prequels to Transformers Prime).
If you have a look at some of the more recent pics of FOC, you'll note that Cliffjumper looks like a Cybertronian version of his Transformers Prime character (because that's what he is ).

Transformers Prime is a freaking sweet show and I can't recommend it highly enough but I did find it very hard to watch until episode 12: Predatory. It has been kicking robo-butt since then though and doesn't look like it's going to stop anytime soon. Any other questions, let us know!

[loophole]

Personally I would look at some of the G1 encore stuff as that will "fix" your G1 needs and most of the encore toys are well known characters from the original show.


I would also look at some of the Beast Wars stuff as its still pretty cheap and easily obtainable. And just awesome cause its Beast Wars related!!

But I would highly recommend the /Classics/Henkei/United/Generations figures some of the earlier released figures can be a bit pricey now but the line is great as most of the toys are original characters that have been updated to todays standards.

[OZDevastator]

Sorry mate, should have explained in a bit more detail.

WFC = War for Cybertron (a video game released in 2010 featuring a brand new Transformers Universe)

FOC = Fall of Cybertron (the sequel to the above video game, comes out later this year)

The latest Transformers tv show "Transformers Prime" takes place in the same universe established by WFC, however its events occur much, much later on (think of WFC and FOC as prequels to Transformers Prime).
If you have a look at some of the more recent pics of FOC, you'll note that Cliffjumper looks like a Cybertronian version of his Transformers Prime character (because that's what he is ).

Transformers Prime is a freaking sweet show and I can't recommend it highly enough but I did find it very hard to watch until episode 12: Predatory. It has been kicking robo-butt since then though and doesn't look like it's going to stop anytime soon. Any other questions, let us know!

Ha I was actually thinking thats what it was :P Now that you mention it Transformers Prime has similiar graphics to the game hey lol And yup I know the game I had it loved it! again shouldnt have gotten rid of it!

Defiently going to be spending some big $$ tomorrow with the mrs Mrs is gonna kill me! Damn u lot lol.

Ok I have decided the following:

Transformers Prime DVD
Transformers Prime Figures
Transformers War for Cybertron
Transformers Generations

[Doubledealer]

Ha I was actually thinking thats what it was :P Now that you mention it Transformers Prime has similiar graphics to the game hey lol And yup I know the game I had it loved it! again shouldnt have gotten rid of it!

Defiently going to be spending some big $$ tomorrow with the mrs Mrs is gonna kill me! Damn u lot lol.

Ok I have decided the following:

Transformers Prime DVD
Transformers Prime Figures
Transformers War for Cybertron
Transformers Generations

Great stuff dood, sounds like a plan.

Here are some good Transformers news websites you may want to bookmark for the latest info too (most things get posted here but it's worth checking these ones too!):

www.tfw2005.com (be wary of the forums, they're a rather negative bunch)

www.seibertron.com

www.tformers.com

You may also be interested in this thread I created which lists all prices for the Transformers Prime toys, both online and at local retail (keep in mind that not all stores stock the toys at the moment).

Have fun!

[Cat]

Also look at lines like Classics from 2006 onwards, Universe 2.0, Generations, and select 'Reveal The Shield' figures.

A LOT of them are simply modern, updated versions of Generation One characters (Generation One being the original stuff, usually just referenced as G1).

They're the toys you wish you had as a kid. Plenty of articulation, nice decos (some are a difficult choice, As TakTom in Japan released their own versions with generally different paint apps, sometimes better, sometimes worse. It's a personal taste thing at the end of the day), and relatively recent. There's also a fairly broad character selection, and boards like this to help you get started with friendly trades etc.

How do you feel about comics? There's been some very good Transformers done. They're still being made to date, and are currently (arguably) the best they've ever been. If you'd like some recommendations in that area, please feel free to message me. I'm always glad to help someone when it comes to the wide selection available of Transformers comics/graphic novels.

And if you're a gamer, you NEED War For Cybertron. It's just fantastic. It has great designs, a great story, and is a really good game overall. Win-win.

Best of luck to you, whichever way you decide to go, and again, feel free to message me at any time.

[OZDevastator]

Hi Cat thanks for the help! the last Transformer comic I ever held was Transformers Armada. Enjoyed the series, started reading them when I was in high school, but they went to .

I considered picking up the comics, just dont feel like hunting around for issue 1 when we are up for what roughley guessing 156 lol. Any soultions??

[GoktimusPrime]

A lot of the old issues have been compiled and reprinted as Trade Paperbacks (soft and hard covers) or what's often abbreviated as "TPBs." This includes a lot of the original 1980s/90s G1 and G2 comics from Marvel too! Much easier than hunting down individual back issues.

More great news: this year IDW will be releasing G1 #81 - continuing the original G1 story that ended in #80 back in 1991! PUMPED!

[liegeprime]

Hello and welcome to the forum OZDevastator!

For a G1 fix - Get the Encore line - cheap and available now in online stores. It's more of to appease the nostalgia in you.

For updated versions of G1 characters- as already mentioned get the
Classics/Henkei,
United
select RtS (reveal the shield),
and Generations 2.0 ( includes certain WOC/FOC figures)

and for the current line - as that will be easiest to get
TF:Prime

If you also want a selected line which is both a quirky version of the Tf universe lore - have a gander at TF Animated line - its a done line but the transalation to toys from the cartoon series is remarkable toy engineering wise (well, in my book anyways) There is also the Tf Animated Almanac for reading material wise for the line - it's a more detailed look and discusses as well as expands/explores on the TF Animated universe lore. A very, very good read - especially volume 2 (only 2 volumes)