Transformers. May 2004. Official Site.

[OntheDL]

Check this out. Videos and what nots:

http://www.atari.com/transformers/

[CheapyD]

Grrr....where are my G1 Transformers?

A G1 game came out in Japan, but its supposed to be pretty damn crappy.

[E-Z-B]

Toys R Us released some of those classic G1 TFs like Prime, but the one that I wanted most was the classic Megatron. Unfortunately, since he looks too much like a real gun, we'll never see him again since he breaks some current laws. I'm still kicking myself for not buying that megatron with its original box & accessories for $10 at a flea market about 10 years ago.

[big_squirtle]

It would be nice to see a G1 Transformers game for once. The last one I saw was the nintendo (NES) one, and it was crap!

[E-Z-B]

There was a NES one??? I think you got the wrong system.

[Spiritseed]

Although this is armada and not G1 It still looks cool. I'll get it

[dmanko]

no, he is right. You start out playing as ultra magnus, and I remember it being hard as crap for me when I was young.

[E-Z-B]

I looked on Gamefaqs for a review of the NES one, and it's not listed. Are you sure about that?

[Atreadon]

Doesn't look like it's cel-shaded. Too bad. I miss the original cartoon.

[WhipSmartBanky]

I don't think that NES version was ever released in the US, was it?

[daphatty]

Although this is armada and not G1 It still looks cool. I'll get it

This isn't armada, is it? I thought that game already came out and it sucked ass... And I thought armada was based on completely different characters... I'm so confused! 8-[

[magilacudy]

*Holding breath until Beast Wars/Machines movie or game is made*

*collapsing*

[optimusprime]

Grrr....where are my G1 Transformers?

A G1 game came out in Japan, but its supposed to be pretty damn crappy.

Yeah, I saw screenshots of that.....the graphics weren't too good, and I don't think the characters actually even transformed in the game. I remember the character list being fairly expansive, though.

Also, in case nobody answered it yet, the Transformers NES game was never released in the U.S.

[OntheDL]

Optimus Prime is JEWISH?!

[Supernothing]

Is this going to be PS2 exclusive?

[optimusprime]

Optimus Prime is JEWISH?!

No, he's not...and what the hell is that supposed to mean, anyhow?

[CheapyD]

Optimus Prime is JEWISH?!

No, he's not...and what the hell is that supposed to mean, anyhow?

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/images/game%20images/optimus.jpg

Its from a Family Guy episode.

[JSweeney]

Optimus Prime is JEWISH?!

No, he's not...and what the hell is that supposed to mean, anyhow?

On the banned from fox episode of Family Guy "When you wish upon a Wienstien", Peter and his family are sitting in a synagogue when Optimus Prime rolls in and transforms. That's where the line comes from.

I happen to use it on these boards as a segue when a topic is gets to far of topic and utterly ridiculous.

[optimusprime]

Optimus Prime is JEWISH?!

No, he's not...and what the hell is that supposed to mean, anyhow?

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/images/game%20images/optimus.jpg

Its from a Family Guy episode.

Oh...ha....I must have missed that part. Looks funny (Family Guy is cool). Sorry about the outburst, JM.

[JSweeney]

*Holding breath until Beast Wars/Machines movie or game is made*

*collapsing*

Sorry, you're too late. Beast Wars was already made on the PS1.

http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/psx/data/19928.html

[CheapyD]

While we are talking about the Transformers, I would like to add that I have Transformers Marvel comics #1-#4 (among others), from 1984, in mint condition.

I don't know how much they are worth today, but I am guessing not much.

http://www.ntfa.net/ntfa/comics/marvel/g1/g1-01s.jpg http://www.ntfa.net/ntfa/comics/marvel/g1/g1-02s.jpg http://www.ntfa.net/ntfa/comics/marvel/g1/g1-03s.jpg http://www.ntfa.net/ntfa/comics/marvel/g1/g1-04s.jpg

[optimusprime]

*Holding breath until Beast Wars/Machines movie or game is made*

*collapsing*

Sorry, you're too late. Beast Wars was already made on the PS1.

http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/psx/data/19928.html

And N64....I heard they both sucked.

[JSweeney]

Cheapass Note:

The Transformers Armada Optimus Prime, complete with battery operated self-transforming Mini-con base or utterly ridiculous "Super Pants" mode can be found on clearence at Toys R Us for $20

[optimusprime]

While we are talking about the Transformers, I would like to add that I have Transformers Marvel comics #1-#4 in mint condition, along with a few others.

I don't know how much they are worth today, but I am guessing not much.

http://www.ntfa.net/ntfa/comics/marvel/g1/g1-01s.jpg http://www.ntfa.net/ntfa/comics/marvel/g1/g1-02s.jpg http://www.ntfa.net/ntfa/comics/marvel/g1/g1-03s.jpg http://www.ntfa.net/ntfa/comics/marvel/g1/g1-04s.jpg

Wow....those look pretty damn cool. I forgot they even made a comic book for Transformers. Do I see a Spidy crossover on one of those?

[JSweeney]

While we are talking about the Transformers, I would like to add that I have Transformers Marvel comics #1-#4, from 1984, in mint condition.

I don't know how much they are worth today, but I am guessing not much.

http://www.ntfa.net/ntfa/comics/marvel/g1/g1-01s.jpg http://www.ntfa.net/ntfa/comics/marvel/g1/g1-02s.jpg http://www.ntfa.net/ntfa/comics/marvel/g1/g1-03s.jpg http://www.ntfa.net/ntfa/comics/marvel/g1/g1-04s.jpg


Not all that much, but more than they were... I currently have about 75% of the run of GI Joe that Marvel put out, and the issues prices are trending upwards.

[Supernothing]

Nice CheapyD. I used to have a big collection of the Transformers comics, but I traded them sometime ago. I still have the Tranformers/G.I. Joe.

[CheapyD]

I have a whole bunch of the original G1 toys too.
If I ever get out of my small NYC apartment, hopefully I can move them out of my parent's attic.

[optimusprime]

I have a whole bunch of the original G1 toys too.
If I ever get out of my small NYC apartment, hopefully I can move them out of my parent's attic.

Yeah....I used to have all the toys, but they were thrown/given away over the years. I've been forced to buy all of the expensive Japanese re-issues.

If you ever get that collection out of the attic, post some pics....I'd love to drool in jealousy.

[JSweeney]

I know its not being a cheapass, but I dropped the money for the 20th Anniversary Prime. It's just so obscenly cool it's worth it.... now I just need to find a trailer that works with it.

[PsyClerk]

For the record, the NES Transformers was only released in Japan. You played Ultra Magnus, and yes, you could transform. That game was insanely hard, and everything about it was pretty horrible.

Also, I have the last couple of issues oF GI Joe vs Transformers myself. It was the most forced crossover ever. Ugh.

[CheapyD]

There was also a Commodore 64 game, which my friend had.
It wasn't too good.

http://www.c64gg.com/images/T/Transformers.ip.gif

http://www.c64gg.com/images/T/Transformers.ss.gif

[Supernothing]

There was another commodore version, Battle to Save Earth. I enjoyed it as a kid, tried playing it some months back, still decent to me.

http://www.arowe1.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/btste.html

[anthonyi]

While we are talking about the Transformers, I would like to add that I have Transformers Marvel comics #1-#4 (among others), from 1984, in mint condition.

I don't know how much they are worth today, but I am guessing not much.

http://www.ntfa.net/ntfa/comics/marvel/g1/g1-01s.jpg http://www.ntfa.net/ntfa/comics/marvel/g1/g1-02s.jpg http://www.ntfa.net/ntfa/comics/marvel/g1/g1-03s.jpg http://www.ntfa.net/ntfa/comics/marvel/g1/g1-04s.jpg


I actually have the whole first run series of these, and the whole GI Joe Transformers combo versions, I think there was one other stin off back then.

[PsyClerk]

A TF game where you play Hound?!? The only way that could get worse is if you had to play as Bumblebee.

[JSweeney]

A TF game where you play Hound?!? The only way that could get worse is if you had to play as Bumblebee.

Nope, it could be worse... they could make you play as Spike or Daniel.

See, at least in the Armada:Prelude to Energon, they aren't making you play as the kids in thier stupid orange dorksuits.

[godhatesjustyou]

Yeah, this game is awesome, I played it once at the San Diego Comic Con. and does anyone know if this game is going to be just for the ps2?

[WhipSmartBanky]

*Holding breath until Beast Wars/Machines movie or game is made*

*collapsing*

Sorry, you're too late. Beast Wars was already made on the PS1.

http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/psx/data/19928.html

Wasn't there an N64 game too? I don't feel like GFAQing it...

[daphatty]

Wasn't there an N64 game too? I don't feel like GFAQing it...

And N64....I heard they both sucked.

Shoulda read the whole thread WSB.

[magilacudy]

About Beast Wars for PS1... I have that game. Its pretty good for a bit, but gets boring quick. I meant a game for this generation of consoles. That definitely would be hot

[PsyClerk]

Oh man, I just realized the third issue of that comic shows Megatron fighting Spider-Man. The horror!

[WhipSmartBanky]

Wasn't there an N64 game too? I don't feel like GFAQing it...

And N64....I heard they both sucked.

Shoulda read the whole thread WSB.

D'oh! Got me there, Phatty. That's the problem with being a smartass...people are always waiting for you to screw up! :lol:

[doraemonkerpal]

omgoodness... that trailer for the new game looks awesome! :)

[rawtalent]

A little off topic, but does anyone know if Rhino is going to be offering on DVD the episodes that aired after Transformers was cancelled in the US? Season 3/4 comes out this month.

[CheapyD]

Here is some more assorted info:
http://www.electricartists.com/transformers/assets.html

[TiKi2]

Anyone know where to get old eps. beast machines? I use to watch beast wars and the saga continued onto beast machines , the series was canceled but I think it keeped going in canada

[cag1000]

hey cheapy I am a self proclaimed transformers expert collector and dealer(knowing more about them than most people). The mint prices for the first four transformers comics from the 1980's are as follows
#1 $12
#2-10 $6
these are mint prices from wizards monthly price guide. I have every issue except #79(the first run went from 1984-1991) and ended with issue #80. #80 is the most expensive guiding for $28. towards the end there was a more limited print run. The new dreamwave transformers comics have great art by Pat Lee and at one point the dealer exclusive issue for the new #1 in 2002 was going for upwards of $80. If anyone is in the Jersey area the 3rd CyberCon expo(all Transforemrs some gi joe and 80's)convention is going on April 10th in cherry hill NJ. Its a great convention and so much closer then Botcon(ussually in Chicago). Check it out.
http://www.cyberconexpo.com/

oooohh shiii
i just looked since new attendees are updated but ATARI will be there showing the new game with playable demos and freeeee goooddiess

[Theenternal]

While we are talking about the Transformers, I would like to add that I have Transformers Marvel comics #1-#4 (among others), from 1984, in mint condition.

I don't know how much they are worth today, but I am guessing not much.

http://www.ntfa.net/ntfa/comics/marvel/g1/g1-01s.jpg http://www.ntfa.net/ntfa/comics/marvel/g1/g1-02s.jpg http://www.ntfa.net/ntfa/comics/marvel/g1/g1-03s.jpg http://www.ntfa.net/ntfa/comics/marvel/g1/g1-04s.jpg

I would like to add that I have the GI Joe Marvel Comics #1-4 (among others), from 1982, in mint condition.

I do know how much they are worth today...an okay amount :roll:

[Alpha2]

Anyone know where to get old eps. beast machines? I use to watch beast wars and the saga continued onto beast machines , the series was canceled but I think it keeped going in canada

Actually mainframe ans a history of only doing so many seasons of any show they do. Beast wars and Beast machines continuation which ended the story a couple of years ago, the story ('machines') concluded after, I beleive, 24 or 26 episodes with the end of the war between Primal and "Megatron".

[JSweeney]

Anyone know where to get old eps. beast machines? I use to watch beast wars and the saga continued onto beast machines , the series was canceled but I think it keeped going in canada

Actually mainframe ans a history of only doing so many seasons of any show they do. Beast wars and Beast machines continuation which ended the story a couple of years ago, the story ('machines') concluded after, I beleive, 24 or 26 episodes with the end of the war between Primal and "Megatron".

I guess some people somewhere may have them on a P2P service or bittorrent, but if you're patient, it's quite likely Kid Rhino will put them in a DVD collection. Right now thier just finishing up the G1 Transformers episodes, and they've started in on Beast Wars.

[Gothic Walrus]

*Holding breath until Beast Wars/Machines movie or game is made*

*collapsing*

Sorry, you're too late. Beast Wars was already made on the PS1.

http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/psx/data/19928.html
*ahem*

...and the N64 too. We can't forget about the best console from the last gen, can we? :D

http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/n64/data/25752.html

[CheapyD]

I should be reciving a demo of this game early next week...I'll post a little preview once i get my hands on it.

[shipwreck]

For the record, the NES Transformers was only released in Japan. You played Ultra Magnus, and yes, you could transform. That game was insanely hard, and everything about it was pretty horrible.

Also, I have the last couple of issues oF GI Joe vs Transformers myself. It was the most forced crossover ever. Ugh.

Actually, the Transformers spawned out of the GI Joe toy line, so it's actually not that forced of a crossover if you know about the history of the toys. (Yes, I am a GI Joe dork).

[JSweeney]

For the record, the NES Transformers was only released in Japan. You played Ultra Magnus, and yes, you could transform. That game was insanely hard, and everything about it was pretty horrible.

Also, I have the last couple of issues oF GI Joe vs Transformers myself. It was the most forced crossover ever. Ugh.

Actually, the Transformers spawned out of the GI Joe toy line, so it's actually not that forced of a crossover if you know about the history of the toys. (Yes, I am a GI Joe dork).

Yeah. I'm rather ticked of at them right now. One of the new Energon figures, which is a deluxe scaled one, was originally scaled as a mega or an ultra, but then scaled down. Why is this such a big deal? Because it's a retooling of the Snowcat vehicle from back in the GI Joe line. I would have loved to have picked up a Transformer that was big enough, and designed to work with the G.I Joe toyline.

Oh well, at least the new Valor vs Venom joe toyline will be releasing a series of GI Joe and Cobra mecha suits.