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board is an excellent source for news and events, we wanted
to do more, and so in the tradition of all the big US-based
news sites out there, we have assembled a team of reporters
to constantly update this section each and every day for you.
As there are already a number of excellent international news
sites out there, we have decided to dedicate this section to
Australian-specific information only, all of which we receive
direct from our contacts at Hasbro, Madman, Atari and, of course,
the hundreds of TAAU members out there who visit the site each
and every day to report their findings, so if you want to keep
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ENERGON IN TOYWORLD CATALOGUE
Toyworld currently have a Christmas Lay-By Sale catalogue out promoting that they will "store your lay-by until Christmas Eve". Page two features Transformers: Energon but these are not advertised as on special. The Deluxe figures, however, are being promoted at the new lower price of $22.99 each. Basics are also pictured at $14.99 each. This is a great opportunity for those people with a limited budget to pay off figures over the next 24 weeks. The promotion ends on Saturday July 3rd, so get in quick to your local Toyworld store.
Posted by: Ian
| 30.6.04
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RADIO INTERVIEW WITH TRANSFORMERS FAN AND ARTIST
While surfing around this morning, I discovered an old interview with Newcastle-based artist, Neal Smith, which was conducted by Anthony Scully of 1233 ABC Newcastle. The radio station's footprint extends from Wyong to Nelson Bay and from the Coast to the Upper Hunter; an area which holds a population of more than 540,000 people.
Every fortnight they broadcast a section called 'Airbrush' which plays on Saturday mornings and is designed to give you an insight into an artist's studio and life.
Neal Smith finds inspiration in popular culture, from toys to advertising material to television shows, and the entire interview focuses almost entirely around Transformers, with sound clips, voice-overs and all!
You can listen to the 6:32 minute interview (Real Audio streaming) right here, or view a transcript of the interview here.
Posted by: Stephen
| 28.6.04
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NEW FIGURES NOW AVAILABLE AT CASEFRESH.COM
I have received word from our sponsor, CaseFresh.com, to let us know that they have Megatron, Bulkhead, Towline, Downshift, Cliffjumper and Shockblast in stock, so if you don't fancy waiting around for weeks for your local stores to bring them in, order then online instead
They also have selected Transformers items on sale as part of their 'Case Fresh Stock Take Sale', with selected Basic figures at $10 and selected Deluxe figures at $15, so check it out!
Posted by: Stephen
| 25.6.04
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ENERGON BULKHEAD NOW AVAILABLE
While wandering the halls of Miranda Westfield tonight, I found Energon Bulkhead at David Jones, so get hunting people, because he's out!
Posted by: Stephen
| 24.6.04
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ARMADA UNICRON AT TARGET FOR JUST $79.99
Thanks to Felafel from the TAAU boards for letting us know that Target's latest catalogue (Thursday 17 June – Wednesday 23 June, 2004) lists Armada Unicron at the unbelievably low price of $79.99, which is $60 off! So if you don't have one, or want a second, now's the time to buy one!
Posted by: Stephen
| 16.6.04
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ENERGON CLIFFJUMPER, SHOCKBLAST AND SILVERSTREAK RELEASED!
Thanks to WIIGII from the TAAU boards for letting us know that Toy Kingdom at Doncaster Westfield, Melbourne, has Energon Cliffjumpers, Shockblasts and Alternator Silverstreaks in stock, so they're out people!
Posted by: Stephen
| 14.6.04
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MICRO MASTER AND PALISADES STATUES NOW AT CASEFRESH.COM
As a result of your feedback, our generous sponsor, CaseFresh.com, has expanded their Transformers section and are offering the new MicroMaster range, which they have in stock right now! The first six figures comprise of Red Alert, Prowl, First Aid, Hot Spot, Autobot Groove and Streetwise and are being offered for a mere AU$35 per set.
In addition, they are also taking pre-orders for the up-coming Palisades statues: full-sized Optimus Prime and Megatron are AU$325 each and mini Arcee and Soundwave are AU$115 each, so get your orders in now!
Posted by: Stephen
| 14.6.04
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TRU SKU NUMBERS FOR UPCOMING REISSUES
Thanks to Rainbowbrite from the TAAU boards for kindly posting SKU numbers for all the recently discovered Hasbro reissues listed in Australian TRU computers:
SKU #580880: Ironhide
SKU #580945: Ramjet
SKU #580856: Sideswipe
SKU #580899: Sunstreaker
SKU #580929: Thrust
SKU #580902: Trailbreaker
It should be noted however that Crank from the TAAU boards was told that #580899 is actually for Ricochet, and that he's due to be released around July-August of 2004!
Posted by: Stephen
| 8.6.04
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MX INTERVIEW ATARI GAME PRODUCER, MARK MORRISON
A big thank you to WIIGII from the TAAU boards for letting us know that the latest edition of MX - a newspaper distributed free of charge at train stations throughout Melbourne - contains an interview with Atari's design producer, Mark Morrison, regarding the production of the Transformers game. WIIGII has also very kindly typed the whole interview up and has posted it on the TAAU boards right here, so check it out!
Posted by: Stephen
| 4.6.04
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WIN A SIGNED COPY OF TRANSFORMERS ON THE PS2!
In our June competition, we're giving away a rather groovy and rare prize, courtesy of Atari.com.au: a copy of their new Transformers game, signed by the entire Melbourne House team! Not only that, but also included is an Atari/Transformers t-shirt, made exclusively for them, so it's well worth entering people! For competition details, click here.
Posted by: Stephen
| 3.6.04
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ENERGON BULKHEAD AND SHOCKBLAST SPOTTED IN AUSTRALIA?
TAAU message board newcomer, Koala_123, claims that he discovered a lone Energon Bulkhead at TRU Miranda, NSW (damn it!) and two Energon Shockblasts at Burwood, NSW, so if this is true, they must be in the country and will hopefully be released nationwide soon.
Posted by: Stephen
| 2.6.04
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TRANSFORMERS GAME #1 IN AUSTRALIA FOR SECOND WEEK RUNNING!
Great news for Atari and local developers Melbourne House, because after checking the current computer game retail sales in Australia for week ending 23.05.04, it seems that Transformers on the PS2 is still at the #1 spot! Well done guys, but the big question is, will it remain for a third week? Let's hope so!
Posted by: Stephen
| 2.6.04
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