TransFormers Philippines

TFPH Coll. 2007 Prev #063 : TFTM Optimus Prime DVD

Azrael Coladilla, Friday, October 26, 2007

Name: Optimus Prime
Series: Transformers The Movie
Release: October 25th, 2007 (Philippine Edition)
DVD Edition: Transforming
DVD Region: 3 (Asia)
Variation: Target Exclusive

TFPH meet up this SATURDAY in MEGAMALL

Azrael Coladilla, Thursday, October 25, 2007

for details email us at transformersph@gmail.com
or text us at 09179493307

I heard MC will give away a prime toy and a something that comes out new from the market
hahahahahaa.. good luck guys

Comic Book Signing with John Beatty, Leinil Francis Yu, Etc.

Azrael Coladilla, Wednesday, October 24, 2007

snatching this post from :

http://gerry.alanguilan.com/archives/274

// I cant go there, and im at my own event at the comic seminar.
now all i need is a power of jamie madrox... huhuuhuhuh

it seems that OCTOBER is really for COMICS MONTH.

Comic Odyssey will be celebrating it’s 10th Anniversary with a signing event with John Beatty, Leinil Francis Yu, Edgar Tadeo, Mico Suayan and myself.

The event will be held on October 27, 2007, Saturday, at the 3rd Floor, Pedro Gil Wing of Robinson’s Place along Pedro Gil in Malate, Manila from 1pm to 5pm. Raffles will be held every half hour.

This is John’s second visit to the Philippines, and as many comic book fans would know, John is the legendary inker for many comic books for Marvel and DC including the very first Secret Wars, Captain America, Batman, Superman, The Nam, Spiderman, Avengers, GI Joe, Green Lantern, Justice League, Magneto, New Mutants, The Punisher, and so many more.

Leinil Francis Yu is my one time pencilling partner on many titles including Superman: Birthright, High Roads, New X-Men Annual 2001, Fantastic Four Annual 2001, Wolverine, and Silent Dragon. He’s since worked on Ultimate Hulk and Wolverine and New Avengers.

Edgar Tadeo is a very talented curly guy who has either colored or inked titles like Spawn, Iron Man, Wolverine, Silver Surfer, Captain America, and High Roads.

Mico Suayan has recently knocked people dead with his debut on Marvel’s Moon Knight.

FOR MORE INFO, PLEASE CALL: 536-8070, or email Sandy Sansolis at nixshop (at) gmail.com

Vdieo: Transformers Beginnings

Azrael Coladilla,

part 1

part 2

Az lectures @ Filnegosyo's Business coaching and mentoring sessions

Azrael Coladilla, Monday, October 22, 2007

event will be this Friday, check the poster above for the schedule and dates.
My lecture will be on Friday at 2pm-3pm, and thats a day beforfe the comic seminar.

I was invited to talk about blogging, business and IT. Im not a super good in business or a problogger but thanks to the organizers for recongnizing my work and field in the success of events that Im involved in. And the Philippine Toy Convention is one big portfolio for me.
and I'll be there to represent and show the people how can you take a big advantage using blogs and the internet in having a big success in marketing your products, services and also yourself.

i maybe share some secrets here in how to make your event successful.
so if youre an event organizer. just attend this friday and see if you can believe with me.
I'll just to note to them that Im not that big in the industry.

I will be showing them how I used my blog, and the blog of ToyCon and Transformers Philippines in marketing your event or business.

for infos. go to http://exlinkevents.multiply.com/

Humor Comics: Operation Titanus?!

Azrael Coladilla, Sunday, October 21, 2007

Thanks to DA member Neil Sama for sharing his humor...

TF Toy Review: TFTM Scout Class Elita-One

Azrael Coladilla, Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Name: Elita-One
Series: Transformers The Movie
Packaging: Carded
Release: 2007
Manufactured By: Hasbro
Variations: Arcee (Energon 2004), Ariel (Super-Link 2004), Paradon Medic (Fun Factory Japan Exclusive 2004), Chromia (Covention & Club Exclusive 2005), Flareup )Convention & Club Exclusive 2005), Flamwar (Convention & Club Exclusive 2005), Arcee (TFTM Target Exclusive 2007)
Accessories: two exhaust parts, one missile, and instruction manual
Notes: US Target Exclusive Wave 3

Toy Review by:magnusjam

Introduction:

Basically the most used mold so far possibly beating the G1 Combaticons for repaints.

Let's call it "The Arcee Mold" has been repainted and released either as a store exclusive, convention exclusive or club exclusive (if your a member of the Official TransFormers Club).

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So far for this year of 2007 it was released twice. First as a repainted/recolored Blue Arcee as part of the first wave of the Target Exclusive and as Elita-One repainted in mettalic red for the third wave assortment exclusive of the same store.

Vehicle Mode:

A sporty motorcycle probably the ones used in motor cross. Forgive me for less knowledge about what type Elita-One is as a motorcycle.

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This time around The Arcee mold is repainted again and renamed as Elita-One a namesake of Optimus Prime's leading woman in the old cartoon.

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The bike itself is painted in mettalic red with pearl whit accents.

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Similar to the original Arcee that was released in 2004 under the Energon toyline, but with a bit dark mettalic colors replacing the original pink.

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Its not entirely to scale with any 3 3/4 G.I. Joe figure, but it sure stands out as a scaled down big bike.

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Though not entirely good to see Snake Eyes playing with a motorized bike for kids. The bike would look really great if it was driven by any attractive female action figure or gashapon.

Transformation:

What do you expect from Scout Class figures. Mostly simple transformation like folding one part and splitting another to form the arms or the legs. No difficulty in this figure when it comes to transfomations.

Robot Mode:

Describing her head had deep blue eyes and silver face. This is sort of like helmet shape still distiguishing the design of Arcee's signiture head.

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The body now defines the red metallic colors and silver linings in her biceps. The usual limited articulation and has very small hands.

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Not taller than a G.I. Joe figue Elita-One is small as somewhat previous reviews about Arcee, and as I notice something's missing in this figure that would have captured the new fans "wow" factor.

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She carries a huge bow made out of the exhaust when she's in her vehicle mode. Previously since she came from the Energon toyline she has with her the weapons made of... Energon. It was previously colored in transparent red along with the Energon Star now painted in flat black.

The robot mode has not change nor have any minor retooling. Its the same Arcee figure from the Energon series.

Comments:

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Overall Elita-One is still Arcee no matter what color you put in this figure. Though they captured the original essence of Elita-One, that doesn't change with regard to the head design signiture of Arcee. Right now she's a must have for those who didn't dig the blue Arcee colors.

The Score:

Skill Level: 1
Vehicle Mode: 5
Robot Mode: 4
Gimmicks: Energon weapons can be used by Deluxe Classor any Energon figure.

Overall: 4 out of 5 Robot Points... Due to this was already previously reviewed in the original colors.

Special thanks to...

To Boyet for keeping us posted about the toy arrivals.

Discuss this toy in our forum

Comics and Manga Day 2007 in Powerbooks Megamall

Azrael Coladilla, Monday, October 15, 2007

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October 20, 2007
1pm-6pm
Powerbooks
SM MEGAMALL

FREE ENTRANCE

featuring artists in the field of comics and manga.
-panel discussions
-signings and autographs with the artists
-sketching
- raffle prizes - seminar tickets, original artworks, comics and more..
- comics and art lectures
-portfolio reviews
-art shows and exhibits
-drawing exhibition
and more !

Also we will be giving free tickets to the 5th Annual Manila Comics Seminar for October 27-28 in Megatrade Conference Center, SM Megamall.

Just present to us your portfolio in person or in email. Free tickets will be awarded to artists who submitted their portfolios as selected by David Campiti.

for portfolio submission send it to David@glasshousegraphics.com

or come this Saturday at the event, for a one on one portfolio review with David Campiti and the GHG artists.

-- more details coming tonight.

for info or inquiries about this event.
you can email me at azrael@glasshousegraphics.com

This is in line with the Arts and Literature month of Powerbooks
and the 5th Annual Manila Comics Creation Seminar

brought to you by:
Glass House Graphics
Studio Sakka
WACOM
and
Powerbooks

website - www.glasshousegraphics.com and www.glasshousegraphics.com/seminar

credits:
manga art page by : Lua Bueno Cyriaco
Iron Man art by : Harvey Tolibao

Phtography Tips & Set Up Studio

Azrael Coladilla, Friday, October 12, 2007

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posted by: magnusjam

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So, Do you want to set-up your personal studio by taking good pictures with your toys?

Would you like to contribute a reference gallery for this section?

Your going to learn more about it HERE: http://www.happysoda.com/archives/88

Once your set-up to take good photos let us know.

Transformers movie DVD in Astrovision (Manila)

Azrael Coladilla,

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here are some pictures from astrovision's promo.

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read more here Transformers movie DVD

Philippine Komiks with Gerry Alanguilan at the Lopez Museum

Azrael Coladilla,

Date: October 13, 2007 (Saturday)
Time: 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Venue: Lopez Memorial Museum, G/F Benpres Bldg., Pasig
Fee: P50 (students); P100 (Museum Foundation members); P150 (non-members)

The Lopez Memorial Museum and the Museum Foundation of the Philippines will host a lecture by preeminent comic writer and artist Gerry Alanguilan on Philippine Komiks on October 13, 2007 (Saturday) from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Komiks in the Philippines had its golden age in the 1950s to the early 1970s and is on a resurgence. The talk will provide an overview of the history of komiks the aesthetics as well as the artists and work involved in this collaborative art.

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Alanguilan is a licensed architect who has become known for his work as an inker for Marvel, DC and Image, and on books like New X-men, Fantastic Four, X-Force, Wolverine, Batman: Danger Girl, Silent Dragon, and Superman: Birthright. Here in the Philippines, he has written and drawn comics since 1992 including Johnny Balbona. Siglo Anthology stories, Lastik-Man, Tales of the Big City, Timawa, Humanis Rex! and published Wasted, Crest Hut Butt Shop, Dead Heart Stories and currently Elmer through his own Komikero Publishing.

Alanguilan has not only inspired artists through his works and advice but is continually working to make more people appreciate the works of local comic artists.

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The Stories on Philippine Art lecture series aims to create more awareness of various personalities, art forms and practices in the country. Fee is Php50 for students, Php100 for Museum Foundation members, Php150 for non-Museum Foundation members.

Lectures will be held at the Lopez Memorial Museum, ground floor, Benpres Building, Exchange Road corner Meralco Avenue, Pasig City. For more info, call 631-2417 or 404-2685.

or email pezseum@skyinet.net

The Lopez Memorial Museum and Library is a subsidiary of the Lopez Foundation, Inc.
Please visit our website at www.lopezmuseum.org.ph

GI JOE 25th Anniversary event at Toys R Us this October 13, 2007

Azrael Coladilla, Wednesday, October 10, 2007

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Come and celebrate with us the 25th year of heroism, courage, honor and freedom.

Toy Soldiers 1:18 and Toy's R Us presents - The G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary Manila Celebration
A big celebration for the 25th year that started the legacy and battle between G.I. Joe and Cobra since 1982.

For 2007, we relive the adventure and regroup with the G.I. Joe for battling evil world dominators. Be

amazed on the high tech weaponry and vehicles of Cobra. Hunt for the answers of the mystery surrounding with

the characters of Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow. Ride your bikes and have a party with the Dreadnoks. Win a

date with Scarlet and the Baroness. Take a nuclear chemical lesson with Dr. Mindbender. Scream "Yo Joe!" with

Duke or shout "Retreat" with Cobra Commander. Do you still want to know Destro's phone number?

Then come and join with us this October 13, 2007 at 10AM-7PM, inside Toy's R US, top level of Robinson's

Galeria. Grab your gear, lock and load, for the biggest come back of G.I. Joe in our hearts.
FREE ADMISSION

And check out these amazing contest and activities that we created for you.

PANEL DISCUSSION
Join the panels with the fans and members of Toy Soldiers 1:18 and other toy groups for a discussion about

G.I. Joe, about the figure, the animation, the comics and the upcoming live action movie. Also about sharing

their tips on collecting the toy line.

CREATE YOUR GI JOE-COBRA Contest
1. Anyone can join the contest
2. Contestants must draw an original version of character of GI JOE or COBRA
3. The contest is on the spot drawing, we will be providing drawing materials at the event

TRIVIA CONTEST
1. Who ever answer corrects trivia questions will win
2. Contestants must go infront with the emcee to answer the question.

COLORING GAMES FOR KIDS
1. Color the GI JOE characters

GI JOE-COBRA SHOUT CONTEST
1. Shout if you're a GI JOE or Cobra
2. The best and creative shout one liner will win!

NAME THAT CHARACTER
1. Contestants will guess and name the GI JOE character that will appear on screen.
2. Comic images and toys will be the basis for the guessing name game
3. One winner with the most numbered correct answers will win.

GI JOE – COBRA enlistment contest
1. The most numbered enlistment on one faction will win !
2. The enlistment will start from 10am-6pm
3. Visitors must enlist and choose which faction they will join

FIGUE DIORAMA POSE CONTEST
1. Bring one figure at the event.
2. Choose a best pose for your figure.
3. The most dramatic, creative pose diorama will win.

so Mark your calendar!

October 13, 2007
10AM-7PM
Toy's R Us
Robinson's Galeria
Ortigas

This event is organized by Toy's R Us and Toy Soldiers 1:18 (G.I. Joe and Military Action figure group)

To join our club simply visit these sites for info.
http://www.gijoeph.blogspot.com
http://toysoldier118.proboards25.com/

for inquries and info email us at gijoeph@gmail.com

Review: Transformers Beast Wars: The Ascending #1

Azrael Coladilla, Sunday, October 07, 2007

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review by : Mark Cerbo

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Category:	Books
Genre:	Comics & Graphic Novels
Author:	Simon Furman & Don Figueroa

TransFormers is rich with mythology and science fiction, due to the wide success of the 2007 live action movie. But do you know where the technology com from? Or just take it as you just move along? For those who would be inlcied to be surprise the mythology was not define until Beast Wars was shown in 1996. The series is indeed had dark comedy, action, and mystery connecting them to Generation One.

Some won't understand why Transformers like Beast Wars would change on to animals rather than vehicle forms. To give you a bit of that explanation is that Beast Wars was set four hundred years in the future of Generation One. Technology on Planet Cybertron is so advance, that they can take the form of organic lifeforms. If you haven't seen the 1996 TV series I suggest you do watch the show. It might open your eyes why they crashed on a planet, which they're not aware of is actually rimitive Earth. Its where The Ark crashed and lay dormant.-- Oops I'm already giving you something you should watch.

For those who want a piece of Beast Wars in comics form we take you to The Ascending the second mini-series after IDW Publishing came out with the blockbuster in The Gathering last year. This is the first of four issues that will be released in a few months. Let's break down the first issue written by TransFomers extraordinaire Simon Furman and Filipino artist Don Figueroa!

Synopsis:

Spiraling out of the events in Beast Wars: The Gathering... MAGMATRON—now a disembodied entity, existing out of time and space—is witness to CYBERTRON's unchecked descent into chaos and madness, all of which is a prelude to its complete and utter destruction! Powerless to directly affect this terrifying apocalypse, MAGMATRON's last desperate recourse is to try and bring his greatest enemy, RAZORBEAST, together with fellow MAXIMALS LIO CONVOY and THE PACK!

Axalon Reports...

1.) The exclusive Japanese Beast Wars characters became part of the series?

2.) Lio Convoy (The white lion from Japan's Beast Wars II & BW OVA) is leader of The Pack and exist in the same timeline as Optimus Prinal (Beast Convoy in Japan)?

3.) Magmatron still trap in a time displaced reality and for how long?

What and how is The Pax Cybertronia Wars different to The Great War (The ongoing war between Autobots & Decepticons) or are they related events?

Comic Previews : BEAST WARS: ASCENDING and TRANSFORMERS: DEVASTATION #1

Azrael Coladilla, Friday, October 05, 2007

Check out the preview of the comics that's coming out this week...

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BEAST WARS SOURCE BOOK.

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BEAST WARS: ASCENDING #1

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TRANSFORMERS: DEVASTATION #1

Check your nearest comic shops for availability!

TF Toy Review: TFTM FAB Autobot Ratchet

Azrael Coladilla, Thursday, October 04, 2007

Review by : magnusjam

Name: Autobot Ratchet
Series: TransFormers The Movie
Packaging: Carded
Level: Deluxe Class
Release: 2007
Manufactured By: Hasbro
Variations: Japanese version by Takara
Accessories: Missile
Notes: Released as part the Wave 2 assortment

Toy Review by: MagnusJam

Introduction:

This is the Fast Action Battlers version of Autobot Ratchet released as Deluxe Class Assortment. The Chief Medical Officer of the Autobots who came from Earth along with Optimus Prime, Autobot Jazz, and Ironhide. When Bumblebee sent a signal to call for help.

Vehicle Mode:

A modified H2 Hummer into a rescue vehicle that Autobot Ratchet has selected to scan colored mostly with lime green. The detailing of the logo of the rescue vehicle is identical to the Voyager Class version.

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The the grills and the headlights are molded together compared to the Voyager Class version.

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The rims are still black and mostly 95% percent identical to its bigger brother. Its actually a scaled down that took less detail in vehicle mode.

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Though what he lacks in detail and accuracy from the Voyager Class. What makes up to his vehicle mode is scale. If you park it side by side with Voyager Class Optimus Prime (Robo Vision) and Deluxe Class Longarm he blends perfectly.

Transformation:

This version of Autobot Ratchet requires less pressure in transforming him to robot mode.

It features also the use of its automorph by rotating the front grill revealing some part folding or splitting automatically in mid-transformation. Compare to the Voyager Class this takes less than five minutes.

Robot Mode:

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Mostly his entire body is colored in black with the exception with the arms and legs, which retains the color from the vehicle mode. Head has blue eyes with silver paint application on his face.

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The right hand is already fixed to his "scissor" mode, and had a missile launcher molded in-between the cutter. The added guns on his left hand is a nice fit.

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Articulation is with the arms and elbows. Limited on not having the knees and joints to perform cool action pose. The legs lacks detail in color as well like it was left to be just a blank lime green colored leg.

Comments:

Overall its a nifty figure that never got the chance to shine due to others would rather get the Voyager Class version, but I see this one can turn heads if it was presented with fair justice.

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In the end of the day if you want your TransFormers Movie toys to scale with the others I recommend this one. Though limited in articulation it makes for the detail that was retained from the Voyager Class version.

As they say... Green is good!

The Score:

Skill Level: 2
Vehicle Mode: 4
Robot Mode: 3
Gimmicks: 4

Overall: 4 out of 5 Robot Points

Special thanks to...

Pilgrim Paladin for getting me the chance to see this figure hands-on.

Discuss it here TF Toy Review: TFTM FAB Autobot Ratchet