Transformers Action Figures and Vehicles

Transformers – Robots in Disguise – as adults many of us will remember the original, catchy theme tune to this successful brand that started in 1984 when The Transformers was released as a series of toys and an animated science fiction series. It was this cartoon that caught the eye of millions of children across the world, however the programme finished in 1987 after a 3 year run on TV.

Although in July 2007 a resurgence happened as a result of a live action film which was released into cinemas worldwide. That much anticipated film was the first time we saw Transformers not wholly animated giving it a much more realistic look as a result of the live action and excellent computer animated graphics. The basic plot of the film involves the Earth being caught in the middle of an intergalactic war between two groups of robots called the Decepticons and the Autobots. These Robots are able to transform into a variety of objects including cars, trucks, planes and other creations, hence the name Transformers. The Decepticons started the war when their leader Megatron began a reconstruction process making the frail Autobots into Battle Robots. With this process an old defenceless robot called Orion Pax was transformed into Optimus Prime, a robot that transforms into a Truck, who has vast strength and is armed with a laser rifle. Eventually, with the help of some other Autobots, including Ultra Magnus and Bumblebee, the Autobots fought back ultimately creating the civil war between the two.

The next film was called Transformers – Revenge of the Fallen and this led to a release of new toy figures available here including the deluxe figures and robots. In this film we see a human Sam Witwicky caught up in the ongoing battle between the 2 sides as he has visions of Cybertronian symbols. The trapped leader of the Decepticons is called The Fallen and is trying to get his revenge by enabling his side to destroy the sun and subsequently all life on earth by finding and activating the energon source machine using Sam’s visions in the process.

The latest film, a sequel to both earlier films, Transformers – Dark of the Moon is set for release during 2011 and sees the return of Sam, as well as Optimus Prime, Soundwave, and Megatron. In this story the Autobots discover a Cybertronian machine on the moon and must try to reach it before the Decepticons do and hopefully this will turn their luck. Watch out for exciting new toy releases from this film coming here soon.