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==Events== | ==Events== | ||
===Non-Fiction=== | ===Non-Fiction=== | ||
* As [[Nougabot]] has informed us, after its introduction in [[1930]], [[Snickers|Snickers® Brand]] quickly became one of the planet's favorite treats and is still at the top in 2008. | *As [[Nougabot]] has informed us, after its introduction in [[1930]], [[Snickers|Snickers® Brand]] quickly became one of the planet's favorite treats and is still at the top in 2008. | ||
* [[February 10]] — All bottles of [[Transformers the Movie water]] expire. | *[[February 10]] — All bottles of [[Transformers the Movie water]] expire. | ||
* [[April 22]] — The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk (alt mode of [[Falcon (G1)|Predator Falcon]], [[Shadow Jet]], [[Skyjack]], [[Air Raid (G1)|G1 Air Raid]], [[Aero Raid]], [[Delta Seeker]] and others) is retired from service. | *[[April 22]] — The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk (alt mode of [[Falcon (G1)|Predator Falcon]], [[Shadow Jet]], [[Skyjack]], [[Air Raid (G1)|G1 Air Raid]], [[Aero Raid]], [[Delta Seeker]] and others) is retired from service. | ||
* [[July 9]] — Activision, Inc. is formally merged with Vivendi Games, which moves Blizzard Entertainment under the Activision aegis, officially creating [[Activision Blizzard]]. | *[[July 9]] — Activision, Inc. is formally merged with Vivendi Games, which moves Blizzard Entertainment under the Activision aegis, officially creating [[Activision Blizzard]]. | ||
====Deaths==== | ====Deaths==== | ||
=====January===== | =====January===== | ||
* [[January 17]] — [[Alejandro Illescas]] | *[[January 17]] — [[Alejandro Illescas]] | ||
* [[January 26]] — [[Kenji Yokoyama]] | *[[January 26]] — [[Kenji Yokoyama]] | ||
=====February===== | =====February===== | ||
* [[February 10]] — [[Steve Gerber]] | *[[February 10]] — [[Steve Gerber]] | ||
* [[February 21]] — [[Don Sheppard]] | *[[February 21]] — [[Don Sheppard]] | ||
* [[February 22]] — [[Steve Whitaker]] | *[[February 22]] — [[Steve Whitaker]] | ||
=====March===== | =====March===== | ||
* [[March 12]] — [[Vera Miranda]] | *[[March 12]] — [[Vera Miranda]] | ||
=====July===== | =====July===== | ||
* [[July 21]] — [[Charlie Downs]] | *[[July 21]] — [[Charlie Downs]] | ||
=====August===== | =====August===== | ||
* [[August 9]] — [[Bernie Mac]] | *[[August 9]] — [[Bernie Mac]] | ||
=====September===== | =====September===== | ||
* [[September 1]] — [[Manfred Schmidt]] | *[[September 1]] — [[Manfred Schmidt]] | ||
=====October===== | =====October===== | ||
* [[October 10]] — [[Bob Smith]] | *[[October 10]] — [[Bob Smith]] | ||
====Conventions==== | ====Conventions==== | ||
* [[BotCon 2008]]: [[April 24]]–[[April 27|27]] | *[[BotCon 2008]]: [[April 24]]–[[April 27|27]] | ||
==Media== | ==Media== | ||
===Television=== | ===Television=== | ||
* ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated]]'' Season 1 episodes 1–13 | *''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated]]'' Season 1 episodes 1–13 | ||
* ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated]]'' Season 2 episodes 14–26 | *''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated]]'' Season 2 episodes 14–26 | ||
=== Music === | === Music === | ||
==== Albums ==== | ==== Albums ==== | ||
* ''[[Transformers Music Matrix|Transformers — Music Matrix]]'' | *''[[Transformers Music Matrix|Transformers — Music Matrix]]'' | ||
==Print== | ==Print== | ||
=== Comics === | === Comics === | ||
==== [[IDW Publishing]] ==== | ==== [[IDW Publishing]] ==== | ||
* ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars: The Ascending|The Ascending]]'' (issue #4, 4 issues) | *''[[Transformers: Beast Wars: The Ascending|The Ascending]]'' (issue #4, 4 issues) | ||
* ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook]]'' (issues #3–4, 4 issues) | *''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook]]'' (issues #3–4, 4 issues) | ||
* ''[[The Transformers: Devastation|Devastation]]'' (issues #4–6, 6 issues) | *''[[The Transformers: Devastation|Devastation]]'' (issues #4–6, 6 issues) | ||
* ''[[The Transformers: Best of UK: Dinobots|Best of UK: Dinobots]]'' (issues #5–6, 6 issues) | *''[[The Transformers: Best of UK: Dinobots|Best of UK: Dinobots]]'' (issues #5–6, 6 issues) | ||
* ''[[Transformers: The Reign of Starscream|Transformers Movie Sequel:The Reign of Starscream]]'' (issues #1–5, 5 issues) | *''[[Transformers: The Reign of Starscream|Transformers Movie Sequel:The Reign of Starscream]]'' (issues #1–5, 5 issues) | ||
* ''[[The Transformers: Spotlight|Transformers Spotlight]]'' (irregular 1-shots) | *''[[The Transformers: Spotlight|Transformers Spotlight]]'' (irregular 1-shots) | ||
** ''[[Spotlight: Blaster]]'' | **''[[Spotlight: Blaster]]'' | ||
** ''[[Spotlight: Arcee]]'' | **''[[Spotlight: Arcee]]'' | ||
** ''[[Spotlight: Mirage]]'' | **''[[Spotlight: Mirage]]'' | ||
** ''[[Spotlight: Grimlock]]'' | **''[[Spotlight: Grimlock]]'' | ||
** ''[[Spotlight: Wheelie]]'' | **''[[Spotlight: Wheelie]]'' | ||
** ''[[Spotlight: Blurr]]'' | **''[[Spotlight: Blurr]]'' | ||
* ''[[Revelation (IDW)|Revelation]]'' | *''[[Revelation (IDW)|Revelation]]'' | ||
** ''[[Spotlight: Cyclonus]]'' | **''[[Spotlight: Cyclonus]]'' | ||
** ''[[Spotlight: Hardhead]]'' | **''[[Spotlight: Hardhead]]'' | ||
** ''[[Spotlight: Doubledealer]]'' | **''[[Spotlight: Doubledealer]]'' | ||
** ''[[Spotlight: Sideswipe]]'' | **''[[Spotlight: Sideswipe]]'' | ||
* ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron|All Hail Megatron]]'' (issues #1–6, 12 issues) | *''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron|All Hail Megatron]]'' (issues #1–6, 12 issues) | ||
* ''[[The Transformers: Best of UK: Space Pirates|Best of UK: Space Pirates]]'' (issues #1–5, 5 issues) | *''[[The Transformers: Best of UK: Space Pirates|Best of UK: Space Pirates]]'' (issues #1–5, 5 issues) | ||
* ''[[The Transformers: Best of UK: Time Wars|Best of UK: Time Wars]]'' (issues #1–5, 5 issues) | *''[[The Transformers: Best of UK: Time Wars|Best of UK: Time Wars]]'' (issues #1–5, 5 issues) | ||
* ''[[Transformers Animated (IDW Publishing)|Transformers Animated]]'' (volumes #1–6, 13 volumes) | *''[[Transformers Animated (IDW Publishing)|Transformers Animated]]'' (volumes #1–6, 13 volumes) | ||
* ''[[Transformers Animated: The Arrival|The Arrival]]'' (issues #1–5, 6 issues) | *''[[Transformers Animated: The Arrival|The Arrival]]'' (issues #1–5, 6 issues) | ||
* ''[[Transformers: Alliance|Alliance]]'' (issue #1, 4 issues) | *''[[Transformers: Alliance|Alliance]]'' (issue #1, 4 issues) | ||
* ''[[The Transformers: Maximum Dinobots|Maximum Dinobots]]'' (issue #1, 5 issues) | *''[[The Transformers: Maximum Dinobots|Maximum Dinobots]]'' (issue #1, 5 issues) | ||
==== [[Fun Publications]] ==== | ==== [[Fun Publications]] ==== | ||
* ''[[Transformers Timelines (fiction)|Transformers Timelines]]'' [[Shattered Glass|Vol.2 #3]] | *''[[Transformers Timelines (fiction)|Transformers Timelines]]'' [[Shattered Glass (issue)|Vol.2 #3]] | ||
* ''[[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club (magazine)|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club]]'' (issues #19–24, ongoing) | *''[[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club (magazine)|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club]]'' (issues #19–24, ongoing) | ||
====[[Titan Books|Titan Magazines]]==== | ====[[Titan Books|Titan Magazines]]==== | ||
* ''[[Transformers Animated (Titan)|Transformers Animated]]'' (issues #1–3, 3 issues) | *''[[Transformers Animated (Titan)|Transformers Animated]]'' (issues #1–3, 3 issues) | ||
====[[Comic Bun Bun]]==== | ====[[Comic Bun Bun]]==== | ||
* ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (Comic Bun Bun)|Henkei! Henkei! Transformers]]'' (chapters #1–3, 12 chapters) | *''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (Comic Bun Bun)|Henkei! Henkei! Transformers]]'' (chapters #1–3, 12 chapters) | ||
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==== [[New KSM|KSMFilm]] (Germany) ==== | ==== [[New KSM|KSMFilm]] (Germany) ==== | ||
'''DVD''' | '''DVD''' | ||
* ''Transformers: Armada'' — Volume One | *''Transformers: Armada'' — Volume One | ||
==== [[Madman Entertainment]] (AUS) ==== | ==== [[Madman Entertainment]] (AUS) ==== | ||
'''DVD''' | '''DVD''' | ||
* ''The Transformers: Super God Masterforce'' | *''The Transformers: Super God Masterforce'' | ||
* ''The Transformers: Victory'' | *''The Transformers: Victory'' | ||
==== [[Maximum Entertainment]] (UK) ==== | ==== [[Maximum Entertainment]] (UK) ==== | ||
'''DVD''' | '''DVD''' | ||
* ''Transformers: Robots in Disguise'' — Ultimate Collection | *''Transformers: Robots in Disguise'' — Ultimate Collection | ||
==== [[Medianetwork Communication]] (Italy) ==== | ==== [[Medianetwork Communication]] (Italy) ==== | ||
'''DVD''' | '''DVD''' | ||
* Transformers — Volume 01: Stagione Uno Parte Prima | *Transformers — Volume 01: Stagione Uno Parte Prima | ||
* Transformers — Volume 02: Stagione Uno Parte Seconda | *Transformers — Volume 02: Stagione Uno Parte Seconda | ||
* Transformers — Volume 03: Stagione Due Parte Prima | *Transformers — Volume 03: Stagione Due Parte Prima | ||
==== [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount Home Video]] ==== | ==== [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount Home Video]] ==== | ||
'''Blu-ray''' | '''Blu-ray''' | ||
* ''Transformers'' — Two-Disc Special Edition | *''Transformers'' — Two-Disc Special Edition | ||
'''DVD''' | '''DVD''' | ||
* ''Transformers Animated'' — Season One | *''Transformers Animated'' — Season One | ||
* ''Transformers Animated'' — Transform and Roll Out | *''Transformers Animated'' — Transform and Roll Out | ||
* ''Transformers: Cybertron'' — The Ultimate Collection | *''Transformers: Cybertron'' — The Ultimate Collection | ||
* ''Transformers: Energon'' — The Ultimate Collection | *''Transformers: Energon'' — The Ultimate Collection | ||
==== [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount Home Video]] (Germany) ==== | ==== [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount Home Video]] (Germany) ==== | ||
'''DVD''' | '''DVD''' | ||
* ''Transformers Animated'' — Transformieren und Abfart | *''Transformers Animated'' — Transformieren und Abfart | ||
* ''Transformers Animated'' — Volume Eins: Drachenkämpfer | *''Transformers Animated'' — Volume Eins: Drachenkämpfer | ||
==== [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount Home Video]] (UK/AUS)==== | ==== [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount Home Video]] (UK/AUS)==== | ||
'''DVD''' | '''DVD''' | ||
* ''Transformers Animated'' — Transform and Roll Out | *''Transformers Animated'' — Transform and Roll Out | ||
* ''Transformers Animated'' — Volume One: Blast from the Past | *''Transformers Animated'' — Volume One: Blast from the Past | ||
==== [[Universal]] (UK) ==== | ==== [[Universal]] (UK) ==== | ||
'''DVD''' | '''DVD''' | ||
* ''Transformers: Armada'' — Bumper Double DVD Collection | *''Transformers: Armada'' — Bumper Double DVD Collection | ||
===Comics=== | ===Comics=== | ||
==== [[Devil's Due Press]] ==== | ==== [[Devil's Due Press]] ==== | ||
* ''[[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers Omnibus]]'' | *''[[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers Omnibus]]'' | ||
==== [[IDW Publishing]] ==== | ==== [[IDW Publishing]] ==== | ||
* ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars: The Ascending|The Ascending]]'' TPB | *''[[Transformers: Beast Wars: The Ascending|The Ascending]]'' TPB | ||
* ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook]]'' TPB | *''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook]]'' TPB | ||
* ''[[The Transformers: Best of UK: Dinobots|Best of UK: Dinobots]]'' TPB | *''[[The Transformers: Best of UK: Dinobots|Best of UK: Dinobots]]'' TPB | ||
* ''[[The Transformers: Best of UK: Space Pirates|Best of UK: Space Pirates]]'' TPB | *''[[The Transformers: Best of UK: Space Pirates|Best of UK: Space Pirates]]'' TPB | ||
* ''[[Classic Transformers Volume 1]]'' | *''[[Classic Transformers Volume 1]]'' | ||
* ''[[Classic Transformers Volume 2]]'' | *''[[Classic Transformers Volume 2]]'' | ||
* ''[[The Transformers: Devastation|Devastation]]'' TPB | *''[[The Transformers: Devastation|Devastation]]'' TPB | ||
* ''[[Transformers: The Reign of Starscream|The Reign of Starscream]]'' TPB | *''[[Transformers: The Reign of Starscream|The Reign of Starscream]]'' TPB | ||
*''[[The Transformers: Target: 2006|Target: 2006]]'' TPB | *''[[The Transformers: Target: 2006|Target: 2006]]'' TPB | ||
* ''[[The Transformers: Spotlight]]'' Volume 2 | *''[[The Transformers: Spotlight]]'' Volume 2 | ||
* ''[[The Transformers: Spotlight]]'' Volume 3 | *''[[The Transformers: Spotlight]]'' Volume 3 | ||
== Merchandise == | == Merchandise == | ||
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=== Hasbro === | === Hasbro === | ||
====Legends==== | ====Legends==== | ||
* [[Bumblebee (Animated)#Toys|Bumblebee]] | *[[Bumblebee (Animated)#Toys|Bumblebee]] | ||
* [[Optimus Prime (Animated)#Toys|Optimus Prime]] | *[[Optimus Prime (Animated)#Toys|Optimus Prime]] | ||
* [[Prowl (Animated)#Toys|Prowl]] | *[[Prowl (Animated)#Toys|Prowl]] | ||
* [[Starscream (Animated)#Toys|Starscream]] | *[[Starscream (Animated)#Toys|Starscream]] | ||
=====Multipacks===== | =====Multipacks===== | ||
* Optimus Prime with Legends Prowl and Legends Bumblebee 3-Pack | *Optimus Prime with Legends Prowl and Legends Bumblebee 3-Pack | ||
====Deluxe==== | ====Deluxe==== | ||
* [[Blackarachnia (Animated)#Toys|Blackarachnia]] | *[[Blackarachnia (Animated)#Toys|Blackarachnia]] | ||
* [[Blurr (Animated)#Toys|Blurr]] | *[[Blurr (Animated)#Toys|Blurr]] | ||
* Bumblebee | *Bumblebee | ||
* Elite Guard Bumblebee | *Elite Guard Bumblebee | ||
* [[Jazz (Animated)#Toys|Jazz]] | *[[Jazz (Animated)#Toys|Jazz]] | ||
* [[Lockdown (Animated)#Toys|Lockdown]] | *[[Lockdown (Animated)#Toys|Lockdown]] | ||
* [[Oil Slick (Animated)#Toys|Oil Slick]] | *[[Oil Slick (Animated)#Toys|Oil Slick]] | ||
* Optimus Prime (Cybertron Mode) | *Optimus Prime (Cybertron Mode) | ||
* Prowl | *Prowl | ||
* [[Ratchet (Animated)#Toys|Ratchet]] | *[[Ratchet (Animated)#Toys|Ratchet]] | ||
* [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)#Toys|Sentinel Prime]] | *[[Sentinel Prime (Animated)#Toys|Sentinel Prime]] | ||
* [[Soundwave (Animated)#Toys|Soundwave]] (with [[Laserbeak (Animated)#Toys|Laserbeak]]) | *[[Soundwave (Animated)#Toys|Soundwave]] (with [[Laserbeak (Animated)#Toys|Laserbeak]]) | ||
* [[Snarl (Animated)#Toys|Snarl]] | *[[Snarl (Animated)#Toys|Snarl]] | ||
* [[Swindle (Animated)#Toys|Swindle]] | *[[Swindle (Animated)#Toys|Swindle]] | ||
* [[Swoop (Animated)#Toys|Swoop]] | *[[Swoop (Animated)#Toys|Swoop]] | ||
=====Multipacks===== | =====Multipacks===== | ||
* Battle in Space 2-Pack | *Battle in Space 2-Pack | ||
* Stealth Lockdown 3-Pack (with Legends Optimus Prime and Legends Bumblebee) | *Stealth Lockdown 3-Pack (with Legends Optimus Prime and Legends Bumblebee) | ||
* Legacy of Bumblebee 3-Pack (with Movie and Classics Bumblebee) | *Legacy of Bumblebee 3-Pack (with Movie and Classics Bumblebee) | ||
* [[Jetfire (Animated)#Toys|Jetfire]] and [[Jetstorm (Animated)#Toys|Jetstorm]] 2-Pack | *[[Jetfire (Animated)#Toys|Jetfire]] and [[Jetstorm (Animated)#Toys|Jetstorm]] 2-Pack | ||
* Optimus Prime vs. [[Megatron (Animated)#Toys|Megatron]]: The Battle Begins 2-Pack (Battle Damaged Prime and Megatron) | *Optimus Prime vs. [[Megatron (Animated)#Toys|Megatron]]: The Battle Begins 2-Pack (Battle Damaged Prime and Megatron) | ||
* Rescue Ratchet 3-Pack (with Legends Prowl and Legends Starscream) | *Rescue Ratchet 3-Pack (with Legends Prowl and Legends Starscream) | ||
* The Revenge of Blackarachnia 2-Pack (Blackarachnia and Battle Damaged Prime) | *The Revenge of Blackarachnia 2-Pack (Blackarachnia and Battle Damaged Prime) | ||
====Voyager==== | ====Voyager==== | ||
* [[Blitzwing (Animated)#Toys|Blitzwing]] | *[[Blitzwing (Animated)#Toys|Blitzwing]] | ||
* [[Bulkhead (Animated)#Toys|Bulkhead]] | *[[Bulkhead (Animated)#Toys|Bulkhead]] | ||
* [[Grimlock (Animated)#Toys|Grimlock]] | *[[Grimlock (Animated)#Toys|Grimlock]] | ||
* [[Lugnut (Animated)#Toys|Lugnut]] | *[[Lugnut (Animated)#Toys|Lugnut]] | ||
* Megatron (Cybertron Mode) | *Megatron (Cybertron Mode) | ||
* Optimus Prime | *Optimus Prime | ||
* [[Shockwave (Animated)#Toys|Shockwave]] | *[[Shockwave (Animated)#Toys|Shockwave]] | ||
* [[Skywarp (Animated)#Toys|Skywarp]] | *[[Skywarp (Animated)#Toys|Skywarp]] | ||
* Starscream | *Starscream | ||
* [[Wreck-Gar (Animated)#Toys|Wreck-Gar]] | *[[Wreck-Gar (Animated)#Toys|Wreck-Gar]] | ||
=====Multipacks===== | =====Multipacks===== | ||
====Leader==== | ====Leader==== | ||
* Bulkhead with [[Headmaster (Animated)#Toys|Headmaster]] | *Bulkhead with [[Headmaster (Animated)#Toys|Headmaster]] | ||
* Megatron | *Megatron | ||
* Shadow Blade Megatron | *Shadow Blade Megatron | ||
* [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)#Toys|Ultra Magnus]] | *[[Ultra Magnus (Animated)#Toys|Ultra Magnus]] | ||
====Supreme==== | ====Supreme==== | ||
* Roll-Out Command Optimus Prime | *Roll-Out Command Optimus Prime | ||
====Activators==== | ====Activators==== | ||
* Bulkhead | *Bulkhead | ||
* Bumblebee | *Bumblebee | ||
* Patrol Bumblebee | *Patrol Bumblebee | ||
* Lockdown | *Lockdown | ||
* Bandit Lockdown | *Bandit Lockdown | ||
* Grimlock | *Grimlock | ||
* Megatron | *Megatron | ||
* Optimus Prime | *Optimus Prime | ||
* Ratchet | *Ratchet | ||
* Starscream | *Starscream | ||
* [[Thundercracker (Animated)#Toys|Thundercracker]] | *[[Thundercracker (Animated)#Toys|Thundercracker]] | ||
====Bumper Battlers==== | ====Bumper Battlers==== | ||
* Bulkhead | *Bulkhead | ||
* Bumblebee | *Bumblebee | ||
* Sting Racer Bumblebee | *Sting Racer Bumblebee | ||
* Jazz | *Jazz | ||
* Optimus Prime | *Optimus Prime | ||
* Nightwatch Optimus Prime | *Nightwatch Optimus Prime | ||
* Ratchet | *Ratchet | ||
===McDonald's=== | ===McDonald's=== | ||
* Happy Meal Bumblebee | *Happy Meal Bumblebee | ||
* Happy Meal Lugnut | *Happy Meal Lugnut | ||
* Happy Meal Megatron | *Happy Meal Megatron | ||
* Happy Meal Optimus Prime | *Happy Meal Optimus Prime | ||
* Happy Meal Ratchet | *Happy Meal Ratchet | ||
* Happy Meal Starscream | *Happy Meal Starscream | ||
====Power Bots==== | ====Power Bots==== | ||
* Cyber Speed Bumblebee | *Cyber Speed Bumblebee | ||
===Takara=== | ===Takara=== | ||
====[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]==== | ====[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]==== | ||
* [[e-HOBBY]] New Year Special [[Exclusive]]: "Black Protect [[Ironhide (G1)/toys|Ironhide]]" | *[[e-HOBBY]] New Year Special [[Exclusive]]: "Black Protect [[Ironhide (G1)/toys|Ironhide]]" | ||
* "[[Ratchet (G1)/toys|Ratchet]] Emergency Green" Japanese mail-away exclusive available with a purchase of the book ''[[Transformers Visualworks]]'' | *"[[Ratchet (G1)/toys|Ratchet]] Emergency Green" Japanese mail-away exclusive available with a purchase of the book ''[[Transformers Visualworks]]'' | ||
* [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] | *[[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] | ||
* [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Meister]] | *[[Jazz (G1)/toys|Meister]] | ||
* [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] — [[e-HOBBY]] also released a redeco of Omega Supreme in blue and white as a "GADEP" unit, otherwise known as a [[Guardian robot]] | *[[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] — [[e-HOBBY]] also released a redeco of Omega Supreme in blue and white as a "GADEP" unit, otherwise known as a [[Guardian robot]] | ||
* [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumble]] & [[Mini Vehicle|Minibots]] (Bumble, [[Outback (G1)|Outback]], [[Pipes (G1)|Pipes]], [[Swerve (G1)|Wave]] and [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]]) | *[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumble]] & [[Mini Vehicle|Minibots]] (Bumble, [[Outback (G1)|Outback]], [[Pipes (G1)|Pipes]], [[Swerve (G1)|Wave]] and [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]]) | ||
* [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys|Thundercracker]] | *[[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys|Thundercracker]] | ||
* [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroflex]]<!--This is not a spelling error.--> | *[[Metroplex (G1)|Metroflex]]<!--This is not a spelling error.--> | ||
* [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] | *[[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] | ||
* [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] | *[[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] | ||
====[[Transformers Music Label|Music Label]]==== | ====[[Transformers Music Label|Music Label]]==== | ||
* [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Music Label|Soundwave Playing Audio Player]] ("Blaster Black" Soundblaster homage deco) | *[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Music Label|Soundwave Playing Audio Player]] ("Blaster Black" Soundblaster homage deco) | ||
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Music Label|Optimus Prime iPod Docking Bay]] (classic G1 deco) | *[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Music Label|Optimus Prime iPod Docking Bay]] (classic G1 deco) | ||
* Exile Perfect Year 2008 Convoy iPod Docking Bay (red and orange deco) | *Exile Perfect Year 2008 Convoy iPod Docking Bay (red and orange deco) | ||
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The year 2008 (MMVIII) is the twenty-fifth year of the Transformers brand.
- For further information, see: Transformers timeline
Events
Non-Fiction
- As Nougabot has informed us, after its introduction in 1930, Snickers® Brand quickly became one of the planet's favorite treats and is still at the top in 2008.
- February 10 — All bottles of Transformers the Movie water expire.
- April 22 — The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk (alt mode of Predator Falcon, Shadow Jet, Skyjack, G1 Air Raid, Aero Raid, Delta Seeker and others) is retired from service.
- July 9 — Activision, Inc. is formally merged with Vivendi Games, which moves Blizzard Entertainment under the Activision aegis, officially creating Activision Blizzard.
Deaths
January
February
March
July
August
September
October
Conventions
Media
Television
- Transformers Animated Season 1 episodes 1–13
- Transformers Animated Season 2 episodes 14–26
Music
Albums
Comics
- The Ascending (issue #4, 4 issues)
- Beast Wars Sourcebook (issues #3–4, 4 issues)
- Devastation (issues #4–6, 6 issues)
- Best of UK: Dinobots (issues #5–6, 6 issues)
- Transformers Movie Sequel:The Reign of Starscream (issues #1–5, 5 issues)
- Transformers Spotlight (irregular 1-shots)
- Revelation
- All Hail Megatron (issues #1–6, 12 issues)
- Best of UK: Space Pirates (issues #1–5, 5 issues)
- Best of UK: Time Wars (issues #1–5, 5 issues)
- Transformers Animated (volumes #1–6, 13 volumes)
- The Arrival (issues #1–5, 6 issues)
- Alliance (issue #1, 4 issues)
- Maximum Dinobots (issue #1, 5 issues)
- Transformers Timelines Vol.2 #3
- Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club (issues #19–24, ongoing)
- Transformers Animated (issues #1–3, 3 issues)
- Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (chapters #1–3, 12 chapters)
Collections
Video
KSMFilm (Germany)
DVD
- Transformers: Armada — Volume One
Madman Entertainment (AUS)
DVD
- The Transformers: Super God Masterforce
- The Transformers: Victory
DVD
- Transformers: Robots in Disguise — Ultimate Collection
Medianetwork Communication (Italy)
DVD
- Transformers — Volume 01: Stagione Uno Parte Prima
- Transformers — Volume 02: Stagione Uno Parte Seconda
- Transformers — Volume 03: Stagione Due Parte Prima
Blu-ray
- Transformers — Two-Disc Special Edition
DVD
- Transformers Animated — Season One
- Transformers Animated — Transform and Roll Out
- Transformers: Cybertron — The Ultimate Collection
- Transformers: Energon — The Ultimate Collection
Paramount Home Video (Germany)
DVD
- Transformers Animated — Transformieren und Abfart
- Transformers Animated — Volume Eins: Drachenkämpfer
Paramount Home Video (UK/AUS)
DVD
- Transformers Animated — Transform and Roll Out
- Transformers Animated — Volume One: Blast from the Past
Universal (UK)
DVD
- Transformers: Armada — Bumper Double DVD Collection
Comics
- The Ascending TPB
- Beast Wars Sourcebook TPB
- Best of UK: Dinobots TPB
- Best of UK: Space Pirates TPB
- Classic Transformers Volume 1
- Classic Transformers Volume 2
- Devastation TPB
- The Reign of Starscream TPB
- Target: 2006 TPB
- The Transformers: Spotlight Volume 2
- The Transformers: Spotlight Volume 3
Merchandise
- TBD
Toys
Hasbro
Legends
Multipacks
- Optimus Prime with Legends Prowl and Legends Bumblebee 3-Pack
Deluxe
- Blackarachnia
- Blurr
- Bumblebee
- Elite Guard Bumblebee
- Jazz
- Lockdown
- Oil Slick
- Optimus Prime (Cybertron Mode)
- Prowl
- Ratchet
- Sentinel Prime
- Soundwave (with Laserbeak)
- Snarl
- Swindle
- Swoop
Multipacks
- Battle in Space 2-Pack
- Stealth Lockdown 3-Pack (with Legends Optimus Prime and Legends Bumblebee)
- Legacy of Bumblebee 3-Pack (with Movie and Classics Bumblebee)
- Jetfire and Jetstorm 2-Pack
- Optimus Prime vs. Megatron: The Battle Begins 2-Pack (Battle Damaged Prime and Megatron)
- Rescue Ratchet 3-Pack (with Legends Prowl and Legends Starscream)
- The Revenge of Blackarachnia 2-Pack (Blackarachnia and Battle Damaged Prime)
Voyager
- Blitzwing
- Bulkhead
- Grimlock
- Lugnut
- Megatron (Cybertron Mode)
- Optimus Prime
- Shockwave
- Skywarp
- Starscream
- Wreck-Gar
Multipacks
Leader
- Bulkhead with Headmaster
- Megatron
- Shadow Blade Megatron
- Ultra Magnus
Supreme
- Roll-Out Command Optimus Prime
Activators
- Bulkhead
- Bumblebee
- Patrol Bumblebee
- Lockdown
- Bandit Lockdown
- Grimlock
- Megatron
- Optimus Prime
- Ratchet
- Starscream
- Thundercracker
Bumper Battlers
- Bulkhead
- Bumblebee
- Sting Racer Bumblebee
- Jazz
- Optimus Prime
- Nightwatch Optimus Prime
- Ratchet
McDonald's
- Happy Meal Bumblebee
- Happy Meal Lugnut
- Happy Meal Megatron
- Happy Meal Optimus Prime
- Happy Meal Ratchet
- Happy Meal Starscream
Power Bots
- Cyber Speed Bumblebee
Takara
- e-HOBBY New Year Special Exclusive: "Black Protect Ironhide"
- "Ratchet Emergency Green" Japanese mail-away exclusive available with a purchase of the book Transformers Visualworks
- Sky Lynx
- Meister
- Omega Supreme — e-HOBBY also released a redeco of Omega Supreme in blue and white as a "GADEP" unit, otherwise known as a Guardian robot
- Bumble & Minibots (Bumble, Outback, Pipes, Wave and Tailgate)
- Skywarp and Thundercracker
- Metroflex
- Trailbreaker
- Hoist
- Soundwave Playing Audio Player ("Blaster Black" Soundblaster homage deco)
- Optimus Prime iPod Docking Bay (classic G1 deco)
- Exile Perfect Year 2008 Convoy iPod Docking Bay (red and orange deco)
