SDCC 2016 Recap
San Diego Comic Con 2016 was my first SDCC in over ten years. And while it was certainly a crazy whirl wind, it actually wasn’t quite as insane as I’d expected it to be.
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Tag: transformers
Fortress Maximus, Blaster, and Powermaster Prime Kick Off the New Transformers ‘Titans Return’ Line
Hasbro has unleashed its largest bot ever with ‘Titans Return’ Fortress Maximus. I spend some time with him and wave mates Blaster and Powermaster Optimus Prime.
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The Getting Excited for SDCC 2016 Post
San Diego Comic Con 2016 starts this week with Preview Night on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, and several GeekDad and GeekMom writers will be attending. Here are all of the things we’re most excited about!
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Shout! Factory Has the Touch and the Power — Announcing ‘Transformers: The Movie’ on Blu-Ray
This week the prayers of millions of ‘Transformers’ fans were answered via a press release from multimedia powerhouse Shout Factory.
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‘Transformers: Earth Wars’ First Impressions
‘Transformers: Earth Wars’ is a highly polished base builder for iOS and Android featuring everyone’s favorite transforming sentient robots. Which side will you choose?
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Who Would I Be, If You Hadn’t Died?
Who would I be, if you hadn’t died? I frequently ask this in my head when I think about my dad. I’m happy with the geek I am.
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Sunday Evening With Captain Owen Episode 028: ‘Transformers Pop-Up’
Though we start today’s episode like so many others talking about Captain Owen’s ‘Star Wars’ Galactic Heroes toys, we dive into the ‘Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe.’
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No Joe? ‘G.I. Joe’ To Possibly Sunset After 34-Year Run (Updated 3/21)
‘Transformers vs. G.I. Joe’ ends with issue #13. JoeCon and the Joe Collectors Club is cancelled. Does this portend the end of ‘G.I. Joe?’
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Blast From the Past: Trypticon Platinum Edition Review and Redeco
Does the mention of Transformers Titans Return Trypticon have you drooling? You don’t have to wait till next year–grab the recent Platinum Edition re-release and upgrade the original toy to modern standards!
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Hasbro Unveils Transformers Titans Return Line, Fortress Maximus
Unveiled at Toy Fair on Saturday, Hasbro is giving fans not one, not two, but an entire series of Headmasters with Titans Return; plus the return of the city-bot Fortress Maximus!
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Pre-order ‘Transformers’-Inspired Album ‘Transformers Roll Out’
For a guy who’s made nerdy music his thing for the better part of a decade now, finding new songs about the ‘Transformers’ is far from unheard-of. But an album actual sanctioned by Hasbro? Now, that’s something new!
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'Transformers: Robots in Disguise' Second Season Announced
Bumblebee, Windblade, Strongarm, Gimlock, and the rest of the crew are back to capture more Decepticons in Season 2 of the popular Cartoon Network show.
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7 Other Famous Females Absent from Iconic Toy Lines
Rey isn’t the first famous female to be neglected in the toy aisle. Here’s a list of at least 7 fabulous females who were denied a permanent plastic likeness.
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Here's Your Chance to Buy the Real Optimus Prime and Bumblebee
TIred of your old boring car? Here’s your chance to own Optimus Prime and Bumblebee!
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Party Like It’s 1985 with Transformers Combiner Wars Devastator
In my head, there’s a 10-year-old kid who wants this review to be nothing more than three or four dozen pictures and the word “OMG!” over and over and over.
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Meet Fortress Maximus (And Pick the Next ‘Transformers’ Titan)
I like big ‘bots, and I cannot lie.
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Holiday Gift Guide #1: Toys
Halloween is over, and it is once again time to turn our full attention to that which we call the Holiday Season! First up is a list of toys that we’ve played with, geeked out on, and raved about to our friends. Read on to see what we liked, why we liked it, and where you can pick one up!
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18 Great Trailers for Terrible Movies
Let’s take a moment to reflect on 18 of the best trailers ever made . . . for what were ultimately some pretty terrible movies. Let me be clear: these are neither the best trailers ever made nor the worst movies ever made. This group of trailers did their job remarkably well – they made bad movies look amazing, and they tricked us into paying good money to see the movies.
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Fold Your Way to a Transforming Army With ‘Phase Bots’
Like paper craft? Like ‘Transformers’? Well, you’re in luck! ‘Phase Bots’ combines both into a fun, geeky project that will thrill crafty G1 fans.
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Review: ‘Transformers: Devastation’ Is a Smash Hit
‘Transformers: Devastation’ is the new G1 action-fighting game from Platinum Games. It hits all the right notes for any G1 ‘Transformers’ fan.
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The Loyal Subjects ‘Transformers’ Review and Giveaway
Loyal Subjects has been in the vinyl toys game for a while. But their ‘Transformers’ toys are next level nostalgia-bait. Jumpstart your new obsession by winning our giveaway!
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Kickstarter Alert: Boneyard & Jetstrike by Play With This Too
Play With This Too is back with a retooled and refocused campaign for their ’80s-inspired Boneyard and Jetstrike.
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‘Transformers: Devastation’ Unleashed
My most anticipated game of the year has released today–Transformers: Devastation.
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‘Splatoon’ Meets ‘Transformers’
Just when I think I can’t possibly love Nintendo’s quirky shooter ‘Splatoon’ any more they drop this on me–the next scheduled special event, the August 28-29 Splatfest, will be ‘Transformers’ themed!
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Bluestreak Comes to 'Angry Birds Transformers' With Droids and Crafting
Today’s update for ‘Angry Birds Transformers’ not only adds Bluetreak and Prowl characters (played by The Blues), but also offers new helper droids that players can craft and call into special levels for added firepower:
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Activision Drops Gameplay Trailer for 'Transformers: Devastation'
Activision released a new gameplay trailer at Comic-Con International for the upcoming ‘Transformers: Devastation’. It’s enough to make any Transformers fan drool in anticipation.
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Commuter Gamer: ‘Transformers: Battle Tactics’ Unleashes the Dinobots
‘Transformers: Battle Tactics’ got a huge update today while kicking off the long anticipated Dinobots event! You finally have a chance to add Grimlock and the Dinobots to your army.
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The Fans Have Spoken! All-Female ‘Transformers’ Team to Debut!
‘USA Today’ has revealed the name and make-up of the Hasbro ‘Transformers’ fan-built combiner; plus news about new female characters coming to every aspect of the franchise.
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‘Infinite Worlds of Science Fiction’ Lands at EMP
The ‘Infinite Worlds of Science Fiction’ exhibit opened last weekend at the EMP Museum here in Seattle. I was lucky enough to attend the press preview, and it certainly does not disappoint.
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GeekDad Interviews Voice of Flint and Author of ‘Parenting for the Digital Age’ Bill Ratner
I recently had the great fortune to meet Bill Ratner, the voice of Flint, before a screening of ‘Transformers: The Movie’ and ‘G.I. Joe: The Movie’ and sit down with him over a beer to discuss voice acting and his book, ‘Parenting for the Digital Age: The Truth Behind Media’s Effect on Children and What to Do About It.’
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