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the TAAU message
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
up-to-date with local news and events, this is the place to
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ENERGON GESTALT LEADERS AT TOYWORLD
TAAU board member Vert has reported finding Steamhammer and Storm Jet - the central pieces of the Energon Construction and Air combiner teams, respectively - at his local Toyworld today. They and other red-carded Energon deluxes are starting to appear on store shelves, so start looking!
Posted by: DragonTail
| 30.10.04
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BtR OPTIMUS PRIME BACK IN STOCK @ BIG W
The subject line says it all - Big W stores around South Australia (and, likely, the rest of the country) have received new shipments of Built to Rule Optimus Prime (including the Sparkplug Mini-con). As before, the do-it-youself block kits are retailing for $9.99 each.
Posted by: DragonTail
| 30.10.04
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THE LITTLEST TRANSFAN
TAAU is known as 'the childhood revival', but being a conglomerate of big kids doesn't mean you can't roll up your sleeves and do something special for the little kids among us.
And so, in September and October of 2004, TAAU members began a fundraiser for 'Jack', Australia's littlest Transfan.
Jack is a student at a South Australian primary school who is going through some tough times at the moment, beginning with his father's death and culminating, most recently, in a positive diagnosis for Asperger's Syndrome. Despite his problems, Jack loves Transformers with the passion of a veteran fan, even though his collection is, as he puts it: "probably the smallest in the country, maybe the world!"
Inspired by TAAU member, DragonTail, and organised by TAAU owner, Stephen, Australia's Transfan community rallied together to amass a special, one-of-a-kind gift pack to welcome Jack to the world of Transformer collecting. On Saturday October 16, Jack was presented with the fruits of their labours: a 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime, a brand-new Energon Unicron, a horde of Japanese figures and a stack of high quality "pre-loved" G1 and G2 'bots.
Thrilled and amazed, Jack had but one response: "today is the single greatest day of my life!"
Stephen and DragonTail would like to thank all TAAU members, teachers and, especially, Jack's mother for making this possible.
For a complete overview of the fundraiser, including pictures, check out the dedicated thread on the TAAU board, right here.
Posted by: DragonTail
| 26.10.04
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ALL-NEW ENERGON POWERLINX FIGURES NOW AVAILABLE AT CASE FRESH
Our generous site sponsor, Case Fresh, have just received a large shipment from Hasbro, and amongst all the collectible goodness are all-new Energon: The Powerlinx Battles figures.
Now in stock they have:
Eight new Energon basic figures at $13.50 each: Doom-Lock, Offshoot, Energon Strongarm, Command Ravage, Treadshot, Sky Shadow, Sledge and Dust Storm.
Eight new Energon deluxe figures at $23.50 each: Demolisher (Powerlinx), Downshift (Powerlinx), Tow-Line (Powerlinx), Sharkticon, Slugslinger, Energon Hot Shot, Stormjet and Steamhammer.
Two new Energon mega figures at $40 each: Energon Ironhide and Dreadwing.
Three new Energon ultra figures at $55 each: Scorponok (Powerlinx), Bulkhead (Powerlinx) and Landquake.
All these figures are in the new Powerlinx packaging and don't forget that all Australian orders of $80 or more ship for free!
Posted by: Stephen
| 26.10.04
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DISC 3 OF MADMAN'S G1 COLLECTION 4 (SERIES 3, PART 1) DVD BOX SET FOUND TO BE FAULTY
Madman contacted me this morning to let me know that disc 3 of their new G1 collection 4 (series 3, part 1) box set is faulty: the final episode cuts after the credits play (however the episode can still be accessed by skipping the opening credits).
Corrected discs will be available either from the store of purchase or from Madman direct.
Contact details for replacement discs are as follows:
e: josephine@madman.com.au
p: (03) 9419 5444
f: (03) 8415 1955
Posted by: Stephen
| 26.10.04
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TAAU NOVEMBER '04 COMPETITION NOW OPEN
We don't have donations from any huge multi-national corporations or specialised online retailers this month, just little old me offering up what I hope will be a very welcome and attractive prize - especially considering its rarity in Australia at the moment - so, as Rolf Harris would say, "know what it is yet?"
As if you didn't know already, this month's TAAU competition prize comes in the form of one very sexy and very elusive Universe Nemesis Prime; one of the coolest Transformers to rear its blood covered tusks in many a year I think!
For complete competition details, click here.
Posted by: Stephen
| 24.10.04
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MADMAN LAUNCH T-SHIRT MINI-SITE AND ASK FOR YOUR FEEDBACK
Madman contacted me yesterday to pass on details of a new mini-site they've just launched to sell t-shirts, called OtakuWear.
Even more exciting though is the fact that they've again asked me to get your feedback, as they're planning to add a further two designs to their Transformers range and are currently thinking about making one with the Japanese version of the Transformers logo on it, and one other, so, as always, they'd love your ideas and suggestions!
Just bear in mind though that t-shirt designs are usually kept fairly simple and are created in one or two colours, so nothing too extravagant please.
If you're a board member, feel free to post your feedback in this thread here, or alternatively you can send your ideas via email to myvote@theyareamongus.com.
Posted by: Stephen
| 15.10.04
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DREADWING AND ENERGON IRONHIDE NOW AVAILABLE
Thanks to Quickstrike from the TAAU boards for letting us know that he found Dreadwing and Energon Ironhide in his local Toy World at Northam (WA) this morning, so keep your eyes peeled people, because they're out!
Posted by: Stephen
| 11.10.04
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NEW ALTERNATOR, ENERGON AND UNIVERSE FIGURES NOW AVAILABLE AT CASE FRESH
I have just received word from our generous sponsor, Case Fresh, regarding a large Hasbro shipment which has just come in:
Alternators: Tracks*, Meister* and Dead End.
Energon Mega: Dread Wing and Energon Ironhide.
Universe Deluxe**: Fireflight w TerraDive, Nemesis Strika, Skydive, Air Raid and Wind Sheer, Swerve.
* Available initially in Australia only through Case Fresh
** This is the last wave of Universe Deluxe for 2004
Posted by: Stephen
| 7.10.04
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FIRST LOOK AT AUSTRALIAN G1, SERIES 3 (PART 1) DVD COVER ART
Madman Entertainment have just very kindly sent me the cover art for the Series 3, Part 1 DVDs, and, yet again, they have taken the results from our poll and have made them a reality!
Thanks again to everyone who voted because your choices have made a real difference to the Australian box sets, so when you walk into your local store to buy them next, you can look at these covers and know that you helped put those characters on there, so good for you!
Images: Disc 1: Galvatron | Disc 2: Cyclonus | Disc 3: Scourge
Posted by: Stephen
| 2.10.04
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TRANSFORMERS: UNIVERSE WAVE 2 MICROMASTERS NOW AVAILABLE AT CASE FRESH
I received some exciting news from our sponsor, Case Fresh, this evening, so check out all their new arrivals and special offers below (the Micro Masters might even be a world first for Australia, but will have to double-check that):
MICROMASTERS: WAVE 2 CONSTRUCTICONS
Just arrived in stock are Micromasters Wave 2 Constructicons. Like the Wave 1 Protectorbots, these also come on Universe card backs with all six Constructicons combining to form Devastator. These ready to ship now and selling for $35.00 a set.
ALTERNATORS PRE-ORDER SPECIAL
Time is running out to take advantage of the special pre-order pricing on the next three Alternator releases – Tracks, Meister, Dead End. All three are due arriving next week with Tracks and Miester only available initially in Australia at Case Fresh. Pre-Order all 3 for just $39.00 each (free shipping for Australian customers). Once stock lands this pre-order offer will close and product will revert to our normal pricing of $45.00 each.
NEW ENERGON FIGURES ARRIVING SOON
New Energon Basic, Deluxe, Mega and Ultra are all due to arrive in October. New pricing across the entire range of Energon Basic $13.50 each and Deluxe $23.50 each.
Posted by: Stephen
| 1.10.04
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