Friday 31 December 2010

Happy New Year from Transformers Prime Art Director Jose Lopez

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Happy New Year from Transformers Prime Art Director Jose Lopez.

Jose Lopez, the art director behind Transformers Prime, has updated his blog with an entry containing the renders for the main cast of Transformers PrimeOptimus Prime, Bumblebee, Ratchet, Arcee, Bulkhead, Cliffjumper, Jack, Raf, Miko, Megatron, Starscream, Soundwave and the Eradicon Trooper.

You can find the images on Jose Lopez Blog as well as mirrored on Transformers-Prime.com

More boxed Dark of the Moon Megaton images

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called More boxed Dark of the Moon Megaton images.

In a follow-up to the news story we bought you on Christmas Eve which included the first images of the Transformers Dark of the Moon toy packaging, ACToys.net have posted two new images of the Chinese packaging for Dark of the Moon M­egatron.  The packaging appears to be a sample as there is plenty of space left on the back and it is missing the writing from the previous images.

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Thursday 30 December 2010

Exclusive Transformers Animated Bumblebee Silver Version full image gallery now online

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Exclusive Transformers Animated Bumblebee Silver Version full image gallery now online.

Back in September TakaraTomy ran a competition where 40 lucky people could win a silver chromed Transformers Animated Bumblebee figure,  well it pleases my to announced that we own one of those figures and can now bring you the first full and detailed look at this limited edition Lucky Draw.  You can find the image gallery on LuckyDrawTransformers.com as well as on Transformers At The Moon.

Our normal digital SLR is currently on its way to New York, so the images were taken with my video camera but don\'t worry, its an HD camera so the quality is still pretty good.

Included are comparisons to the Optimus Prime Gold Version as well as the normal Bumblebee.

Enjoy!

Wednesday 29 December 2010

Transformations 2011 Cancelled

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformations 2011 Cancelled.

Transformations 2011 has been cancelled, announces organiser Paul Cannon on the official website.  Transformations 2011 was going to be a London based Transformers Convention taking place in April 2011, the first since Paul\'s previous Transformers convention Transforce stopped running a few years ago.  According to the website, the event was cancelled simply due to a lack of registrations.

This means that the UK is back to being a single dedicated Transformers Convention with Auto Assembly.  There are other events that take place during the year which include Transformers, but there is no other dedicated event.

For those of us who were fortunate enough to attend Transforces in the past, I can tell you that, with the exception of the last TransForce, each event saw the convention grow with an atmosphere similar to the last two Auto Assembly\'s.

Images of G1 Rodimus Prototype now available

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Images of G1 Rodimus Prototype now available.

In a follow-up to the news we bought you yesterday afternoon regarding Hyper Hobby Feb 2011 containing an article and images of a newly unearthed Generation One Prototype of Rodimus Convoy that TakaraTomy recently found in a warehouse, we can now bring you some low resolution images thanks to Masabon from TFW2005.com.  The figure is actually a hardcopy and is significantly taller than the released version.  According to the text this was the original Rodimus toy that wa s designed by Takara but the toy was nixed by Hasbro in favour of a smaller, cheaper version that was eventually released.

We will keep our eyes out for higher resolution scans, and if we find them we will let you know.

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2010 Unicron Sale

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called 2010 Unicron Sale.

We\'re having a sale on the last of the Transformers 2010 Unicron figures, to celebrate New Years.  The figures can now be bought at a lost for £110 including shipping, that\'s the cheapeat prrice i\'ve seen on the web.

Make sure to ring in the new year with your own Universal Dominator Unicron - limited edition version.

Tuesday 28 December 2010

Images galleries from the Feb 2011 issues of TV Boy and Figure King now online

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Images galleries from the Feb 2011 issues of TV Boy and Figure King now online.

I have updated the website with image galleries of the latest issues of both TV Boy and Figure King.  Both issues contain pages dedicated to Transformers United as well as Masterpiece Rodimus including another interview with the designer (in Figure King)

Feb Hyper Hobby Magzine - New G1 Rodimus prototypes unearthed

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Feb Hyper Hobby Magzine - New G1 Rodimus prototypes unearthed.

Snakas has posted his round-up of the contents of the Feb issue of Hyper Hobby Magazine and as part of it has announced a very interesting turn of events that took place at the TakaraTomy offices this year.  As part of an interview regarding Masterpiece Rodimus, the content of which is very similar to other magazines, Snakas reveals  that two photographs are shown of prototypes of the 1985 Rodimus figure that Takara Tomy only recently found in an warehouse.  The article then goes on to talk about that design, the concept and decide of the Masterpiece figure and what had to change during the design process.  Snakas does not go into a great deal of detail but instead urges people to go out and buy the magazine. We will keep an eye on out for scans of the article as it sounds like it will be very interesting.

In other content Transformers United is the main theme that the magazine focusing on, covering the normal releases as well as the e-Hobby exclusives though there are general images and articles on both Masterpiece Rodimus and the re-issue of Masterpiece Megatron.

KOToys.com purple seeker now available

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called KOToys.com purple seeker now available.

KOToys.com have announced their latest knock-off release a purple recolour of Classics / Henkei Starscream based on the seeker clones from the Generation One series.  They are pricing the toy at $30 and its worth having a look over, even if you are not interested in buying out, just so you know what to look out for in case someone tries selling it as an official item.

Comparison images of Transformers United and Reveal The Shield Jazz

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Comparison images of Transformers United and Reveal The Shield Jazz.

ACToys.net have posted some comparison images of Transformers United Jazz and Transformers Reveal the Shield Jazz.  The latter figure, as you may recall, has been released within the UK and Ireland in Smyths stores.

You can view a mirror of the images below.

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Stealth Force Motorcycle Assortment out within the US

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Stealth Force Motorcycle Assortment out within the US.

TFW2005.com board member Beastbox X has posted a sighting or the Transformers Stealth Force Motorcycle Assortment in a Wal-Mart store within Athens, Ohio priced at just under $7 each.  The toys are packed four to a case, with an even split of Knock Out and High Wire figures.  You can view a mirrored image below.

Monday 27 December 2010

More Transformers Dark of the Moon toys revealed

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called More Transformers Dark of the Moon toys revealed.

German Transformers fansite ntf-archive.de have posted images of more Transformers Dark of the Moon toys that confirm that the Human Alliance sub-line not only be continued, cut will be extended to include basic figures that transforms from a robot, to vehicle, to a weapons base.  You can view the mirrored images b­elow.

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TV Boy DVD Rip on YouTube

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called TV Boy DVD Rip on YouTube.

YouTubermasainjapan2008 has posted a rip of the DVD that comes with the current issue of TV Boy (the Feb 2011 issue) on YouTube.  You can view the video using the embedded link below.­

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Translated TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hironori Kobayashi on MP Rodimus

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Translated TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hironori Kobayashi on MP Rodimus.

TFW2005.com have posted a translation of the interview that was published in Figure King with TakaraTomy\'s Hironori Kobayashi.  The interview is regarding his work on the Masterpiece Rodimus figure.  You can view it here.

Saturday 25 December 2010

Dark of the Moon Optimus Prime toy size revealved

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Dark of the Moon Optimus Prime toy size revealved.

Updating yesterday\'s  story of the Transformers Dark of the Moon Optimus Prime, the following picture has now been leaked showing the size of the figure yesterday - a deluxe sized toy.

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Merry Christmas from the light of the moon

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Merry Christmas from the light of the moon.

I\'d like to take this time to wish all of the sites visitors, who celebrate it, a very Merry Christmas.  I hope you all have a wonderful time.

I\'d also like to urge everyone to be extra careful when out and about over the next week as this time of year is notorious for accidents and there is still a lot of ice and snow around the country but most of all, I urge everyone to have fun.

Friday 24 December 2010

Latest Dark of the Moon figures

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Latest Dark of the Moon figures.

DOTM Toys has continued to post images online since being kicked of Facebook.  First it was via a new site, but that was shortly closed down then via ACToys as well as other Asian based boards. Well thanks to TransMY we can bring you some mirrored images that he posted which include Ironhide as well as the box for Megatron.

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Dark of the Moon Optimus Prime toy

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Dark of the Moon Optimus Prime toy.

As we predicted earlier this week more Transformers Dark of the Moon figures are making there way through the Chinese Transformers community, leaking out of the Hasbro factories.

ACToys.net­ are the latest ­site to have one of the leaked figures.  Expect Hasbro to once again look to pull the images.

Thursday 23 December 2010

Only a few 2010 Unicron\'s left

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Only a few 2010 Unicron\'s left.

It\'s too late to get him for Christmas, and we are rapidly running out of thembut we still have a few of the Transformers 2010 Unicron toys for sale.

The figure is the best Unicron toy ever produced, and we are selling  it for just £125.00, including recorded delivery to you.  No other costs, one flat price, for less then you can buy the figure on ebay and the only in-hand figures in the UK.  Even Kapow Toys are sold out of them!

Email us if you want to grab one of the remaining figures.

Figure King scans

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Figure King scans.

CYBERGUNDAM BLOG has pbeen updated with a singleï½"page scan of the Transformers Masterpiece Rodimus figure.

The scan shows the Box, Instructions Cover, File card and stand that the toy comes with.

Official UK Dark of the Moon Facebook Group

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Official UK Dark of the Moon Facebook Group.

Paramount Pictures UK is informing that they have launched the Official Transformers: Dark of the Moon Facebook Page.

This is the first bit of advertisement done buy our friends at Paramount, and after the great job they did on the last we look forward to seeing what they do this time around.

Wednesday 22 December 2010

Facebook remove Toys DOTM account

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Facebook remove Toys DOTM account.

Well its finally happened, from the looks of things Hasbro\'s lawyers got onto Facebook and the user who was known as Toys DOTM, who leaked images of the Megatron Dark of the Moon Toy and announced this morning that they would be leaking the DOTM Ironhide tomorrow (probably today in which ever country that are from), has now had their Facebook account seemingly removed along with the images that they were hosting.  The images are still available on Facebook under various others groups as well as on the Internet.  We expect this will be a continuing trend over the next few month as Hasbro would have signed exclusivity contracts within the US so that certain publications can print the first images of the Dark of the Moon figures and characters.  The toys will also, no doubt, be shown off at the various Toy Fairs which take place around the world in Jan, Feb and March including the British Toy Fair.

So far images of Optimus Prime, Megatron and Ironhide have been leaked (that I know off), though there is no doubt that users of 4Chan can expect to find images posted on that site by disgruntled Asian staff wanting to sell stolen samples.

e-Hobby Exclusive Clear Transformers United figures comic

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called e-Hobby Exclusive Clear Transformers United figures comic.

Part One Ltd have updated e-hobby shop with an image showing that their two exclusive Transformers United 3-packs will come with an updated version of the Transformers United comic.

Reveal the Shield Advert

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Reveal the Shield Advert.

Hasbro.com hsa been updated with a commercial for Transformers Reveal the Sheildhere.

Remember Jazz and Tracks are out in the UK at Smyths ... we just need to find one of their stores.

Extended G1 Profiles for Swerve, Hupcap, Roadbuster and the Deluxe Insecticons

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Extended G1 Profiles for Swerve, Hupcap, Roadbuster and the Deluxe Insecticons.

During a recent conversation on #wiigii!, Jim Sorenson realised that he had extended profiles for some of the original Transformers characters that he believes has gone unpublished thus far.  As such, Jim has now kindly updated his Blog with the extended profiles for Swerve, Hubcap, Roadbuster, Ransack, Chop Shop, Barrage, and Venom. You can view the extended bios at Disciples of Boltax,

Tuesday 21 December 2010

Reveal the Shield Jazz and Tracks out in Ireland out in the UK

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Reveal the Shield Jazz and Tracks out in Ireland out in the UK.

Following up from the story we reported on the 18th regarding the release of Reveal the Shield Jazz and Tracks in Ireland, Seibertron.com are reporting that, as we predicted, Smyth stores within the UK are now also stocking the figures for Â­Â£7.49.­

Transformers Generations 2010 United Comic Translated

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers Generations 2010 United Comic Translated.

The Allspark have posted a translation of the manga (comic) that came with the Transformers 2010 Generations book.  Here is a copy of their announcement.

\"Thanks to Allspark members Powered Convoy, lonegamer8, DrSpengler, NightViper, and Meister79 we now have a translated version of the United Manga (Comic) included within the pages of Generations 2010 book.  This manga is written and illustrated by Naoto Tsushima.You can view the manga in low res page 1 and page 2, and in high res page 1 and page 2.\"

Simon Furman revealed plans for The Enemy Within

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Simon Furman revealed plans for The Enemy Within.

In an update to his blog, Simon Furman has posted an entry regarding a stand-along one-shot comic that was going to be called \"The Enemy Within\" that would have been published by Dreamwave back in late 2004.

\"I wanted the story to both pick up on what James and Adam has already established and tie G1 and my War Within series tighter together. The outline (it was never scripted) for ‘The Enemy Within’ (yeah, I know, but it fitted) follows. Enjoy!\"

Ron Friedman auction - Hasbro Briefing Binder pt 5

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Ron Friedman auction - Hasbro Briefing Binder pt 5.

Jim Sorenson posted the fifth part of the Hasbro Briefing Binder that was won as a part of the Ron Friedman auctions over on his website Disciples of Boltax.  The fifth part is split into two section, one featuring the humans and spaceships and the other on the backgrounds.

Hasbro Instruction Sheets reveal two more upcoming toys

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Hasbro Instruction Sheets reveal two more upcoming toys.

Hasbro have updated their instruction sheet section with entries for Generations Kup and Scourge which have once again contained line-art for their remolds. Scourge will be recoloured with a new head to become Leozak from Transf­ormers Victory with Kup also being recoloured with a new head to become a \"tbc\" figure, possibly Orion Pax.  You can view the images below.

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Thanks to TFW2005.com for the news.

Two more Transformers Dark of the Moon toy images leaked

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Two more Transformers Dark of the Moon toy images leaked.

Two more toys from Transformers Dark of the Moon have been leaked over night.  One, a reported leader class Ironhide, courtesy of 4Chan /toys­ and the other of the tanker trailer courtesy of Facebook user Toys Dotm.

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Monday 20 December 2010

Dark of the Moon Bumblebee toy

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Dark of the Moon Bumblebee toy.

Yahoo Auctions has gained a listing of a Transformers Dark of the Moon Bumblebee figure (the second of the testshots for Transformers Dark of the Moon toys to be seen in a week). 

Sunday 19 December 2010

Transformers Prime to debut on Teletoon in Canada from Jan 9th

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers Prime to debut on Teletoon in Canada from Jan 9th.

Cybertron.ca board member Takao has reported that Teletoon will begin airing both Transformers Prime and GI Joe: Renegades from Sunday 9th January 2011.  It was previously announced that Corus, the owners of Teletoon had licensed the show but it had not been confirmed wether the show would air on Teletoon or YTV (whic they also own).

Saturday 18 December 2010

100 Greatest Toys - Tomorrow evening at 6pm

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called 100 Greatest Toys - Tomorrow evening at 6pm.

This is a reminder that the 100 Greatest Toys with Jonathan Ross will air tomorrow evening at 6pm on E4 within the UK.  The show will then be streamed online via the 4OD (4 on demand) service.  As you may recall, Transformers was one of the possible choices that viewers could vote for and its sure to have made the list somewhere, though most likely Lego will win, so be sure to check out this three hour show to find out what number Transformers come in at.

Reveal the Shield Jazz and Tracks out in Ireland

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Reveal the Shield Jazz and Tracks out in Ireland.

TFW2005.com are reporting that the Transformers Reveal the Shield Jazz and Tracks have now been released in Ireland and are available at Smyths stores.

Smyths also have a UK presence so it is possible that these toys might start finding their way across the Irish channel and into UK retail outlets in the coming weeks rather than next Spring as was Hasbro\'s original plan.


Unreleased Generation Two Toys on eBay

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Unreleased Generation Two Toys on eBay.

eBay seller Lee\'s Toy Review has posted three auctions for some unreleased Generation 2 figures, two of which we already own and have photo galleries of.  The auctions are for the Blue Combat Hero Optimus Prime, the Camouflage Combat Hero Megatron and the Soundwave Ninja Cycle.  You can view the auctions for Prime, Megatron and Soundwave by following these links.­

Friday 17 December 2010

First Images - Scrap Head\'s head

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called First Images - Scrap Head\'s head.

Part One Limited have updated e-Hobby Shop with the first images of their exclusive Transformers Generations Scrap-Head\'s head

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Thursday 16 December 2010

Reveal the Shield G2 Optimus Prime

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Reveal the Shield G2 Optimus Prime.

It\'s been a busy news day for me, I\'ve not posted this many news stories in years.

HK-TF.com member L-U has posted an extensive look at Reveal The Shield Deluxe G2 Optimus Prime.  The figure is an updated version of the Geneation Two Laser Rod Optimus Prime (one of the best ever Transformers toys).  The figure features amazing articulation and a sword, but i\'m not so convinced on the head.

Check out the link for a look.  There is also one on ebay for $150, if you can\'t wait for it.

Lucky Draw Animated Megatron for sale

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Lucky Draw Animated Megatron for sale.

An auction has appeared on ebay for the Gold Transformers Animated Megatron figure, along with the Gold Transformers Animated Optimus Prime toy.

 The auction is for $999.99 for the set of two gold Transformers Animated figures.

Remember to check out Lucky Draw Transformers for the most comprehensive, and only dedicated, website to the Japanese Prize Campain Transformers Toys.

2010 Unicron on ebay

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called 2010 Unicron on ebay.

Looking for the ultimate Christmas present, well on eBay you will find two auctions (in the UK) for the awesome Transformers 2010 Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Unicron figures.

The first auction is a Buy it now, for £150.00 (inculding free shipping in the UK).

The second auction is a usual auction, start price for £120, with a Buy It Now of £150.

If eBay isn\'t your cup of tea, or you just want a discount, then email us as being a visitor to the site you can purchase a Japanese exclusiveTransformers 2010 Unicronfor £120.00 including postage.

2 more Ron Freeman auction uplodads

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called 2 more Ron Freeman auction uplodads.

There are two new Robn Freeman auction galleries / uploads for you today, if you are following them.

First up is G1son\'s  images of the colour character designs of the Transformers characters.

Second is a download made available by Jim Sorenson

And now, the third part of the spoils of our little charitable collective endeavor.  I\'m continuing to upload scans from the Hasbro Briefing Binder.  This is the second tab, marked Decepticons.  There are definitely some items of interest, like a corrected design for Rumble\'s gun, or the note that Megatron\'s head should be 20% bigger.  


Interview with Sumalee Montano

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Interview with Sumalee Montano.

­TFW2005.com have published an interview with Sumalee Montano, the voice of Arcee from Transformers Prime.

Q.1 To start with, tell us a little bit about yourself, Ms. Montano. What is your background? How did you get into acting and voice-acting? What roles have you starred in before?

I’ve been acting since I was a kid, but mainly as a hobby and extra-curricular activity in high school and college. After I got my undergraduate degree from Harvard, I became an investment banker. But after a couple years of doing that, I realized life is too short to be working in a career that you don’t really love. So I quit and decided to become an actress.

My first voice-over job was a radio commercial. My first on-camera job in Hollywood was a recurring role on ER. I’ve enjoyed playing a lot of different guest-starring roles on TV, including shows like Bones, Boston Legal, Big Love, and most recently on a new comedy called Glory Daze. Transformers Prime is really my first TV series where I get to play a “starring,” series regular role.

Wednesday 15 December 2010

Is the ship in the Dark of the Moon trailer the Ark

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Is the ship in the Dark of the Moon trailer the Ark.

In a response to a comment regarding Michael Bay not being involved with the teaser trailer for Transformers Dark of the Moon over on ShootForTheEdit.com, forum administrator Nelson posted the following reply:

\"Wrong. He said initially he didn\'t have anything to do with it and then later became totally involved. Who do you think shot those NASA, astronauts walking on the moon, and Ark scenes?\".­

Now is Nelson simply teasing fans or is this the reveal that the spaceship seen in the trailer is actually The Ark?­

Simon Furman post Transformers Energon Article 10

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Simon Furman post Transformers Energon Article 10.

Simon Furman has updated his blog with the tenth entry in his series of scripts from the unfinished Dreamwave Transformers Energon series.  Today\'s update contains the second half of the outline for the unpublished Transformers Energon issue 35,  ‘Armageddon part 4′.

Tuesday 14 December 2010

Ron Friedman Auctions - Hasbro Breifing Binder now available to download

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Ron Friedman Auctions - Hasbro Breifing Binder now available to download.

Jim \"The Fez\" Sorenson has posted another update over at his blog Disciples of Boltax which contains scans from another Ron Friedman auction that he won on behalf of the a consortium of bidders.  The auction this time was for the Hasbro Briefing Binder from 1985.  Jim will be posting the contents over the coming weeks, as there are a lot of pages to get through and much like the Movie draft its well worth a read.

Monday 13 December 2010

Hasbro announce European deals with Turner for Transformers Prime

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Hasbro announce European deals with Turner for Transformers Prime.

Hasbro have issued the following press release regarding some European countries receiving Transformers Prime from the summer of next year.

Hasbro Studios, Turner Broadcasting Seal Deal for \'Transformers Prime,\' \'Chuck and Friends,\' \'My Little Pony\' and \'Pound Puppies\'
Turner Kids\' Services throughout the U.K., Spain, Scandinavian Countries And the Middle East to Carry the Popular Series starting in summer 2011

LOS ANGELES, Dec 13, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hasbro Studios, the Los Angeles-based production and distribution division of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS), and Turner Broadcasting, EMEA, have agreed to a programming deal covering four key properties including Transformers Prime, The Adventures of Chuck and Friends, Pound Puppies and My Little Pony. Hasbro Studios President Stephen Davis and Turner Broadcasting\'s Chief Content Officer Michael Carrington made the announcement today.

The agreement, which runs throughout the U.K., Spain, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and the Middle East, will start in summer 2011. Turner Broadcasting will carry episodes of the four popular animated series on its Cartoon Network, Boomerang and Cartoonito kids\' services. Additionally, they will appear on Turner\'s Cartoon Network Arabic in the Middle East and Boing in Spain.

Michael Carrington, Chief Content Officer, Turner Broadcasting said: \"We\'re thrilled to partner with Hasbro on this exciting deal which brings a raft of new content to our network in a number of key markets. These shows are fantastic legacy brands which have been brought to life for new audiences and they are a welcome addition to our channel line-up.\"

\"Turner\'s strong suite of channels will be an ideal home for our new animated series in Europe --all re-invented, re-imagined and re-ignited from our stable of well-known brands,\" Davis said. \"The strong reception around the world for our branded shows underscores our team\'s success in developing content that resonates with audiences internationally. We are thrilled to be working with Turner to make our shows available to audiences throughout these key territories.\"

About Turner Broadcasting System Europe:
Turner Broadcasting delivers some of the world\'s most successful and well-known news and entertainment brands - CNN, Cartoon Network, CN Too, Boomerang, Cartoonito, TCM (Turner Classic Movies), and Adult Swim. The company now broadcasts 21 entertainment channels in 17 languages across approximately 100 countries in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. With a rich history of innovation, Turner Broadcasting is continuing to push the boundaries of media being at the forefront of development with its brands via the web, VOD, DVD, gaming, mobile, merchandising, publishing and emerging platforms.

About Hasbro Studios:
Hasbro Studios is the Los Angeles-based production division of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS). The studio develops and produces shows based on Hasbro\'s world class brands, including TRANSFORMERS, MY LITTLE PONY and GI JOE; delivers new branded content; and produces programs from top third-party content creators. Many of these shows will run on The Hub, a television network for children and their families that was re-branded from Discovery Kids on October 10, 2010, as well as on multiple channels in international markets. The Hub is a joint venture between Hasbro and Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK).

SOURCE: Hasbro Studios

TBS Europe:
Turner Broadcasting
Yinka Akindele, +44 (0)20 7693 1105
yinka.akindele@turner.com
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Hasbro Studios:
The Lippin Group
Jim Benson, 323-965-1990, ext. 327
jbenson@lippingroup.com

e-Hobby Exclusive Clear Transformers United figures

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called e-Hobby Exclusive Clear Transformers United figures.

Part One Ltd have updated e-Hobby Shop with images of both their exclusive Autobot (Cybertron) and Decepticon (Destron) 3 packs.

The Autobot set comprises of a Clear Blue HotRod, Kup and Scrap Head (a remold of Wreck-Gar) whilst the Decepticons are Clear Blue Galvatron, Clear Purple Cyclonus and Clear Blue Scourge (representing when Unicron reformated them).

Sunday 12 December 2010

Welcome to Transformers 2010 Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Universal Dominator Unicron review and image

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Welcome to Transformers 2010 Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Universal Dominator Unicron review and image.

I have updated the website with an image gallery of the latest additional to our ever-expanding collection, the Toy Hobby Market exclusive, \"Welcome to Transformers 2010\" Universal Dominator Unicron figure.  The toy is a heavily recoloured Armada Unicron with a new head sculpt based on the 1986 Transformers: The Movie cartoon.  If I were to sum up the toy in one word that world would be AMAZING.  TakaraTomy not only gave the figure a much improved head, but the new colour scheme vastly improved what was already a pretty good toy.  The figure is painted in such a way that it highlights many of the details that were hidden on the previous version of the mold.

The image gallery includes comparison photographs with the Armada version of the toy as well as the Lucky Draw Green Unicron figure that we own.  You will also see side-by-side comparison images of the mini-cons to highlight the differences with Dead-End as well.

If you are interested in owning one of these toys, ­we still have some available for £120 including recorded postage within the UK, so just drop us an email .

Saturday 11 December 2010

Transformers Animated The Cool Special Edition with crystal Activator Optimus Prime now up for pre-o

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers Animated The Cool Special Edition with crystal Activator Optimus Prime now up for pre-o.

Kadokawa.co.jp have updated their stores listing for Transformers Animated: The Cool Special Edition which will come with a crystal Transformers Activator Optimus Prime so that they are now taking orders.

Full image gallery of the Jan 2011 issues of Hyper Hobby and TV Boy

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Full image gallery of the Jan 2011 issues of Hyper Hobby and TV Boy .

Following on from the images we bought to you yesterday from the Jan 2011 issue of Hyper Hobby, thanks to ModXToys.com, we can now bring you full image galleries of the January 2011 issues of Hyper Hobby and TVBoy.  TVBoy AKA TV-Kun contains only two pages of Transformers related figures, but if you are a fan of other Japanese shows its work a look through.

The images can be found both on Transformers At The Moon and on LuckyDrawTransformers.com.

Friday 10 December 2010

Preliminary script for 1986 Transformers The Movie now available online

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Preliminary script for 1986 Transformers The Movie now available online.

Jim Sorenson has posted an update on his blog regarding the Ron Friedman auction that he won that contained the preliminary script for Transformers: The Movie (that\'s the 1986 film).

\"Last month, a group of dedicated fans pooled their resources to attempt to purchase a piece of Transformers history; scripts and other documents from Transformers movie writer Ron Friedman.  Many scripts were won by our coalition, but perhaps the most anticipated among the many documents we purchased was an early draft of The Transformers: The Movie, dated 4/27/1985.  I\'ve scanned it in and done a preliminary OCR pass, so without further ado, here it is for download!\"

The script contains the dialogue for many scenes that did not make the final draft including Megatron\'s reference to his \"Spark\", action for Sunstreaker and Wheeljack and the how the fate of Earth was also going to hang in the balance.  Some of the information was already known about, like the Predacons originally being Autobots called Anibots, but what is new (at least to us) is that their names were finalised as Simba (Razorclaw), Pardo (Rampage), Shriek (Divebomb), Thump (Headstrong) and Clump (Tantrum).  Its well worth a read.

Hyper Hobby Jan 2011 images

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Hyper Hobby Jan 2011 images.

Thanks to ModXToys I am able to bring you some scans from the Jan 2010 issue of Hyper Hobby Magazine.

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Thursday 9 December 2010

Heritage Auction photos

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Heritage Auction photos.

Allspark member G1son has uploaded photographs of the Ron Freeman auctions (original Generation One Transformers cartoon character designs) to his Photobucket account.

You can see the images by clicking on this link.

Transformers Dark of the Moon Trailer

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers Dark of the Moon Trailer.

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Whilst we were out at the Taste of Chaos convert, watching Halestorm, Buckcherry, Papa Roach and Disturbed, the Teaser Trailer for Transformers: Dark of the Moon was released.

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You can also d­ownload the trailer from the Apple Quicktime website

Wednesday 8 December 2010

Transformers 2010 Unicron\'s inhand

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers 2010 Unicron\'s inhand.

Our shipments of the Transformers 2010 Unicron\'s have now arrived, yay!, and are looking really nice.

The figures came in at a cost of £110.00, so we are going to look to sell them for £120 including recorded delivery in the UK.

The figures are also available for non UK fans, though they will cost £110 + international shipping (which we would need to look up).

There are 9 of these toys still available, and we\'ve already got a few interested parties in those, so if you want to get your hands on the universal dominator, then drop us an email at news@transformertoys.co.uk.

We also have another Transformers Masterpiece Sleep Mode Convoy for sale for £200 including shipping

Tuesday 7 December 2010

Asian Exclsuive Transformers Universe Mini-con Blindpacks out within the UK

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Asian Exclsuive Transformers Universe Mini-con Blindpacks out within the UK.

Our thanks go to Minion for letting us know that the previously Asian exclusives have now been released within the UK at Tescos petrol stations for just £­1.99.­

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Weird Al Yankovic completes UK Tour

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Weird Al Yankovic completes UK Tour.

Weird Al Yankovic completed his first ever UK and European tour last night with a headline date at the HMV Forum in Kentish Town.  Al put on an awesome show, as always, for the sold out arena with possibly the biggest pop of the night coming when he played a clip of Transformers Animated showing Ratchet and then Wreck-Gar which was, of course, followed by Dare To Be Stupid.

Though a loose link to Transformers, I enjoyed the show so much I thought I\'d mention it here.  If you could not see Al this time do not worry as he has stated his desire to return to the UK within the next three years to play more venues.

Monday 6 December 2010

New high-resolution stills from Transformers Prime episodes 1 through 4 now available

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called New high-resolution stills from Transformers Prime episodes 1 through 4 now available.

I have updated www.transformer-prime.com as well as its parent site www.transformertoys.co.uk with some new high-resolution stills from the first four episode of Transformers Prime.  This now means that you can find HD stills from all five parts of Darkness Rising on both websites.

You can find the image galleries easier on Transformers Prime here, here, here and here (for the sake of completeness, part 5 can be found here).

I have also updated the code behind Transformers-Prime.com so that when viewing the resource galleries, if there is more than one page of images as well as clicking on the \"jump menu\" to navigate between pages you can also press the CTRL key on your keyboard and then type in the number of the page you wish to view.  You have 1 second from pressing the CTRL key to complete the keystrokes though, so best not dawdle.  So to jump to the third page simply press CTRL then release that button and press the 3 key (it can be on the numeric keypad or the main keyboard it doesn\'t matter).

Saturday 4 December 2010

Transformers Prime - Darkness Rising - Part 5 review and image gallery

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers Prime - Darkness Rising - Part 5 review and image gallery.

I have updated both Transformers-Prime.com and Transformers At The Moon with a review and high-resolution image gallery from the fifth episode of Transformers Prime, Darkness Rising Part 5. The episode concludes the 5-part mini-series and is the last new episode of Transformers Prime until Feb 2011.

Update to our interview with Tania Gunadi

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Update to our interview with Tania Gunadi.

Thanks to Mike Chandler for pointing out that the article containing our interview with Tania Gunadi, the voice of Miko from Transformers Prime had become corrupted and was missing questions 18th through 20 as well as half the answer to question 17. I have now amended this so you can find the full interview here.

Friday 3 December 2010

Transformers Prime Episode 3 and Episode 4 review and images now available

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers Prime Episode 3 and Episode 4 review and images now available.

Just in time for Transformers Prime episode 5, I have uploaded my review of the previous two episodes from the series, Darkness Rising Part 3 and Darkness Rising Part 4.  The review are available at Transformers-Prime.com as well as on Transformers At The Moon and contain both a review and low-resolution image gallery from each of the episodes.  

Transformers Prime and G.I-Joe Renegades prove to be rating winners

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers Prime and G.I-Joe Renegades prove to be rating winners.

The Hub has issues the following press release

The Hub Delivers Ratings Increases with Holiday Programming, Including \'Transformers Prime\' And \'G.I. Joe Renegades\'

The Hub Delivers Significant Increases with Holiday Weekend Programming, Including Sneak Previews of Original Series TRANSFORMERS PRIME and G.I. JOE RENEGADES

â€" Highly Anticipated New Series Generate Triple Digit Gains for Network â€"

â€" The Hub Continues to Lead Kids Cable Nets in Co-Viewing â€"

(Los Angeles, Ca.) The Hub, a television network for kids and their families, generated significant time period increases the week of November 22-28 with special holiday weekend programming, including highly anticipated sneak preview presentations of two of its original animated series, “Transformers Prime” and “G.I. Joe Renegades,” according to Nielsen Media Research data. The Hub is a joint venture between Discovery Communications and Hasbro, Inc.

Other strong performers for The Hub included weekend performances of the “Mega-Muppet Movie Mania!” event that featured back-to-back presentations of popular Muppet movies (Muppets Take Manhattan, Muppet Treasure Island, Muppets from Space, Muppet Christmas Carol) on Saturday and Sunday.

For the week, The Hub also remained the top co-viewed network among all kid cable networks in K2-11 and A18-49.

Programming highlights:

* The “Transformers Prime”/”G.I. Joe Renegades” block of special programming on Friday from 3:30 p.m.-7 p.m. generated significant gains audience versus the previous week among households and key demographics: HH (+111%, 97,000), Persons 2+ (+133%, 142,000), Kids 2-11 (+130%, 62,000), Kids 6-11 (+78%, 32,000), Adults 18-49 (+117%, 50,000) and Women 18-49 (+120%, 11,000).

* Special back-to-back runs of new half-hour episodes of “Transformers Prime” on Friday from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. delivered significant audience increases versus the previous week: Kids 2-11 rose by +102% (76,000/90,000); Kids 6-11 by +55% (47,000/49,000); Adults 18-49 by +225% (87,000/95,000); and Persons 2+ by +174% (176,000/223,000). Against the prior four weeks, Kids 2-11 increased +219%; Kids 6-11 by +140%; and Adults 18-49 by +507%

* Saturday and Sunday’s “Mega-Muppet Movie Mania!” special event earned triple-digit percent delivery gains over the prior week with several key demos: Adults 18-49 (+169%, 86,000); Women 18-49 (+156%, 46,000) and Kids 2-11 (+126%, 70,000). Double digit increases were delivered among HH (+75%, 126,000), P2+ (+97%, 193,000) and K6-11 (+21%, 29,000).

Co-Viewing:

* For this week, The Hub was the top co-viewed network among all kid cable networks among Kids 2-11 and Adults 18-49. Thirty two percent (32%) of Kids 2-11 watched with an adult 18-49, out-performing all kid networks, including Nickelodeon (23%), Disney Channel (22%) and Cartoon Network (21%).

Daypart Averages:

* For the week, in total day, The Hub delivered double digit audience growth versus the prior week in the following key demos: HH (+16%, 57,000); Persons 2+ (+18%, 79,000): Kids 2-11 (+12%, 28,000); Adults 18-49 (+27%, 33,000); and Women 18-49 (+13%, 17,000).

Source: Nielsen Media Research; program based dayparts; most current; 11/22/10-11/28/10 vs 11/15/10-11/21/10, 11/28/10 to 3AM for total day; all ratings are coverage ratings; co-viewing in NPower.

About The Hub
The Hub is a multi-platform joint venture between Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) and Hasbro, Inc., (NYSE: HAS) with a goal of entertaining, enlightening, empowering and educating children and their families. The cable and satellite television network features original programming as well as content from Discovery’s library of award-winning children’s educational programming; from Hasbro’s rich portfolio of entertainment and educational properties built during the past 90 years; and from leading third-party producers worldwide. The Hub lineup includes animated and live-action series, specials and game shows, and the network extends its content through a robust and engaging online presence. The Hub rebranded from Discovery Kids on October 10, 2010, and reaches approximately 61 million U.S. households. The online home of The Hub is www.hubworld.com. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved.

Transformers Dark of the Moon teaser trailer spoiler

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers Dark of the Moon teaser trailer spoiler.

­Coming Soon.net have posted a description of the upcoming Transformers: Dark Of The Moon trailer.

\"Transformers: Dark of the Moon, from the teaser, plays it on conspiracy theories related to the moon landing. The first part of the movie alternates images of the control room at NASA and of the astronauts on the moon. The landing is what we know well, as are the famous words about the \"giant leap for mankind.\" But we did not know what is the journey of the astronauts on the dark side of the moon, until the control room do not tell them that \"... then we are not alone.\" Then we see some Transformers: the camera comes close to the eye of one of them, which starts to flash. But the camera does not stop, and takes us inside the robot and its mechanisms, making us understand that it\'s coming back into action.\"

Tickets for Transformations now available

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Tickets for Transformations now available.

The UK\'s newest Transformers Convention, Transformations, have announced that tickets are now on sale.  Tickets for the convention cost £26­­ and if you buy them between now and January 3rd you get early entrance to the show which takes place on Saturday 16th April 2011 at the Fairfield Halls Croydon.

Transformations is run by Paul Cannon who use to run the UK Transformers Convention TransForce.

Transformers Prime Episode 5 - Darkness Rising Part 5 preview

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers Prime Episode 5 - Darkness Rising Part 5 preview.

The Hub have published a preview for tonights episode of Transformers Prime, Darkness Rising Part 5.

Check back later today when we will publish our review and images from the last two episodes Darkness Rising Parts 3 and 4

Masterpiece Skywarp

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Masterpiece Skywarp.

Just wanted to let you guys Stateside know that I found several USA Masterpiece Skywarps at TJ Maxx in MA today priced $29.99. Figured this would be the best place to give the heads up!

Nice to see the Protos are still in the gallery! ;) always liked the Supreme Cheetor. Glad it went to the RIGHT home! :)

 Dave R. (an Englishman in Yankeedoodleland...)

Thursday 2 December 2010

New image of Lucky Draw Silver Bumblebee

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called New image of Lucky Draw Silver Bumblebee.

HK-Tf member Magicikki has posted a new image of the latest Lucky Draw figure, the silver chrome Transformers Animated Bumblebee.  Officially limited to 40 pieces, this figure was offered in a store prize with the winners announced last month.  It was the second of three currently announced Transformers Animated Lucky Draw figures, though it is quite likely that the January issue of TV Magazine, on sale now, will contain a draw for more chrome Animated figures.

 

Transformers Prime Episode 4 - Darkness Rising Part 4 preview

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called Transformers Prime Episode 4 - Darkness Rising Part 4 preview.

The Hub have published a preview of the next episode of Transformers Prime, Darkness Rising part 4 which you can view below.

Wednesday 1 December 2010

The Hub announce Christmas line-up

TransformerToys.co.uk has been updated with a new news story called The Hub announce Christmas line-up.

The Hub have issued the following press release this evening:

THE HUB PRESENTS HOLIDAY LINEUP FULL OF FAMILY-FAVORITE PROGRAMS INCLUDING TWO-PART PREMIERE OF ‘R.L. STINE’S THE HAUNTING HOUR: THE SERIES’

Holiday Programming Includes: Hub Presentations of “The Christmas Toy” and “Atomic Betty: NO-L 9”; Hub Family Movie Night Films “The Muppet Christmas Carol,” “The Muppets Take Manhattan” “Good Boy!” and “Larger Than Life”; Week of Holiday-Themed Series

Los Angeles, CA - The Hub, a cable TV network for kids and their families, will bring viewers a special lineup of holiday programming that the entire family can enjoy Monday, December 20 - Friday, December 31. The schedule also includes a weekend of holiday-themed festivities highlighted by the world premiere of the new Hub Original Series \"R.L. Stine\'s The Haunting Hour: The Series,\" Saturday, December 25 (8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. ET).

The Hub, which rebranded from Discovery Kids on 10-10-10, is a joint venture of Discovery Communications and Hasbro, Inc., and is available to 60 million U.S. cable and satellite households.

The Hub begins its yuletide cheer December 20, with a series of holiday-themed episodes of its regular animated and live-action series, including \"The Twisted Whiskers Show,\" \"Honey I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show,\" \"Family Ties,\" \"Happy Days,\" \"Laverne & Shirley\" and \"Atomic Betty.\" Each show brings viewers closer to the Hub holiday weekend featuring family-friendly shows kids and their parents will want to watch together.

The week culminates with a three-day holiday weekend of programming that includes two new episodes of \"R.L. Stine\'s The Haunting Hour: The Series,\" from the best-selling author and master of scary tales, R.L. Stine.

Highlights of The Hub holiday schedule follow:

* Hub Special Presentation: \"The Christmas Toy\" (Friday, December 24, 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. ET; encore presentation: Saturday, December 25, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. ET) Celebrate the magic of the season in this one-hour, Jim Henson Christmas special where the toys in the playroom magically come to life when people are not around.

* Hub Special Presentation: \"Atomic Betty: NO-L 9\" (Friday, December 24, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET; encore presentation Saturday, December 25, 11 a.m. - noon ET) Atomic Betty (Tajj Isen) has to stop Maximus from turning singing planets from a forgotten constellation into ornaments for his Christmas tree.

* A special Hub holiday-themed episode of \"Hubworld\" (Friday, December 24, 6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. ET) The Hub presents a special holiday-themed episode of the weekly, live-action pop culture magazine show \"Hubworld,\" that infuses what\'s happening in the life of everyday kids with what\'s happening on The Hub. Actor-magician Justin Willman hosts.

* A special holiday-themed episode of \"Family Game Night\" (Friday, December 24, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. ET) The Hub presents a special holiday-themed episode of the new live-action series \"Family Game Night,\" featuring your favorite Hasbro board games that become larger-than-life experiences where families compete for cash and prizes!

* Hub Family Movie Night: \"Muppets Christmas Carol\" (Friday, December 24, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET; encore presentation Saturday, December 25, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. ET) The Muppets take on the Dickens classic about the miserly Scrooge (Michael Caine) learning the true meaning of Christmas after being visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future.

* \"The Adventures of Chuck & Friends\" (Friday, December 24, 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. ET; encore presentation Saturday, December 25, 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. ET) A new holiday-themed episode of the animated series \"The Adventures of Chuck & Friends.\"

* Hub Original Series Premiere: \"R.L. Stine\'s The Haunting Hour: The Series\" (Saturday, December 25, 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. ET; encore presentations Saturday, December 25, midnight and 12:30 a.m. ET) Anthological storytelling returns to television in this half-hour live-action children\'s series, based on the works of best-selling author and master of scary tales, R.L. Stine. The Hub will premiere two new episodes \"A Creature Was Stirring\" (8 p.m.) and \"The Dead Body\" (8:30 p.m. ET.)

* Hub Family Movie Night: \"Muppets Take Manhattan\" (Saturday, December 25, 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET; encore presentation Sunday, December 26, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. ET) Kermit, Fozzie Bear and the entire cast of Kermit\'s musical Manhattan Melodies head for the Big Apple with plans to turn their small play into a big hit!

* Hub Family Movie Night: \"Larger Than Life\" (Sunday, December 26, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. ET; encore presentation Sunday, December 26 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET) Jack Corcoran (Bill Murray) is left an Elephant in his father\'s will and has to get the animal from the East Coast to California in just 5 days so he does not miss his big speaking engagement.

* Hub Family Movie Night: \"Good Boy!\" (Friday, December 31, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. ET; encore presentation Saturday, January 1, 2011, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. ET) A canine agent, Hubble (Matthew Broderick), from the star Sirius has been sent to verify the rumors that dogs have failed to take over the Planet Earth. Starring Molly Shannon, Kevin Nealon, and Cheech Marin.

Additional Hub holiday programming includes: (All time ET)

* \"The Wonder Years\" (Monday, December 20, 9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Tuesday, December 21, 9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Wednesday, December 22, 9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Thursday, December 23, 9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. and Thursday, December 30, 9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.)

* \"Happy Days\" - (Monday, December 20, 10:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.; Tuesday, December 21, 10 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.; Wednesday, December 22, 10 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.)

* \"Laverne & Shirley\" - (Tuesday, December 21, 11 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.; Wednesday, December 22, 11 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. and Thursday, December 30, 11 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.)

* \"Pictureka!\" - (Wednesday, December 22, 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Thursday, December 23, 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Friday, December 24, 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

* \"Family Ties\" - (Wednesday, December 22, 8 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Thursday, December 23, 8 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.)

* \"Doogie Howser, M.D.\" - (Wednesday, December 22, 9:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.)
* \"Fraggle Rock\" - (Wednesday, December 24, 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.)

* \"Atomic Betty\" - (Friday, December 24, 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.)

* \"Honey I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Series\" - (Saturday, December 25, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.)

* \"The Adventures of Chuck & Friends\" - (Monday, December 27, 9 a.m. - 1p.m.)

* \"The Twisted Whiskers Show\" - (Monday, December 27, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.)

* \"The WotWots\" - (Tuesday, December 28, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)

* \"My Little Pony Friendship is Magic\" - (Tuesday, December 28, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.)

* \"Animal Mechanicals\" - (Wednesday, December 29, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)

* \"Pound Puppies\" - (Wednesday, December 29, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.)

* \"Dennis and Gnasher\" - (Thursday, December 30, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.)

* \"G.I. Joe Renegades\" Marathon - (Thursday, December 30, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.)

* \"Cosmic Quantum Ray\" - (Friday, December 31, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.)

* \"Hub Exclusive: \"G.I. Joe Renegades\" and \'Transformers: Prime\'\" - (Friday, December 31, 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

* \"Transformers Prime\" Marathon - A Hub Original Series:
* \"Transformers Prime\"- Part 1 of \"Darkness Rising\" (Friday, December 31, 4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.)
* \"Transformers Prime\" - Part 2 of \"Darkness Rising\" (Friday, December 31, 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
* \"Transformers Prime\" - Part 3 of \"Darkness Rising\" (Friday, December 31, 5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.)
* \"Transformers Prime\" - Part 4 of \"Darkness Rising\" (Friday, December 31, 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.)
* \"Transformers Prime\"- Part 5 of \"Darkness Rising\" (Friday, December 31, 6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.)

In addition to great holiday programming, The Hub will host a special \"Naughty or Nice\" contest on Saturday, December 25, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. ET. Children can vote online beginning Monday, December 6 for their picks of The Hub\'s naughtiest and nicest animated characters. The top two winners from each category will be featured on The Hub. For additional contest information and to vote for your favorite characters, visit www.hubworld.com/vote

The Hub

The Hub is a multi-platform joint venture between Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) and Hasbro, Inc., (NYSE: HAS) with a goal of entertaining, enlightening, empowering and educating children and their families. The cable and satellite television network features original programming as well as content from Discovery\'s library of award-winning children\'s educational programming; from Hasbro\'s rich portfolio of entertainment and educational properties built during the past 90 years; and from leading third-party producers worldwide. The Hub lineup includes animated and live-action series, specials and game shows, and the network extends its content through a robust and engaging online presence at www.hubworld.com. The Hub rebranded from Discovery Kids on October 10, 2010, and reaches approximately 60 million U.S. households. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved.