TF UK COMIC

STEVE WHITE · Post by **STEVE WHITE** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 11:36 am

I think Geoff decided to do it for old time's sake. we WERE down the pub when he asked about it, so i think he was suddenly overwhelmed by a wave of alcohol-induced nostalgia. Bless.

Metal Vendetta · Post by **Metal Vendetta** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 11:37 am

Remember kids, alcohol and Transformers DO mix.

Legion · Post by **Legion** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 11:59 am

Metal Vendetta wrote:Remember kids, alcohol and Transformers DO mix.

You're preaching to the converted EmVee..

Metal Vendetta wrote:Any chance of a bit of Lew Stringer too?

Surely things couldn't be that good... Furman, White, Senior and Stringer... I think i would die of happyness...

Post by **Denyer** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 1:08 pm

STEVE WHITE wrote:Not sure what the deal is with IDW - other than that it's complicated. I'm also pretty certain that at one point or another, they will be collecting up the ol' Marvel UK stuff.

Cool, cheers for the info. I'll go pester Ryall.

STEVE WHITE wrote:As for fears about a Panini-style title, it'll be over my putrescent, maggot-blown corpse before that happens.

Eyyyyy... [/Fonz]

One of the nice things about the old UK stuff was definitely that it rarely patronised. I responded to that as a kid, and it's almost certainly part of the reason a lot of us are still here.

Re: free gifts, hopefully they'll ship a bit easier than the MOTU title a couple of years back. The way they were taped tended to destroy the covers in transit.

Predabot · Post by **Predabot** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 1:46 pm

Errm, about sending in fan-arts.. how would one go about doing such? And what would the criteria be..? I'm a fan-colourist you see...

Legion wrote:
Metal Vendetta wrote:Remember kids, alcohol and Transformers DO mix.
You're preaching to the converted EmVee..

NOOOOooooo!!

Dead Head · Post by **Dead Head** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 3:00 pm

Get Lee Sullivan to a cover or sumfink, assuming he isn't busy gigging as a saxophonist!

STEVE WHITE · Post by **STEVE WHITE** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 4:16 pm

A few titbits of interest. Andy Wildman and Nick Roche have joined the artist ranks.

Also, the first free gift (if that's your thang) will be TF dogtags - Autobot and Decepticon. FYI, first issue goes on sale 19th July.

Had a truly massive (and surprisingly) international responce to my posting, which I'm very pleased about. Anybody sending in art of letters to my email address - can you mark it FAN ART please.

Legion · Post by **Legion** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 4:32 pm

This is just becoming far too good to be true...

Looks like 2007 is gonna be a good year for TFs after all!

Hmmm... just had a thought....

STEVE WHITE wrote:mostly movie continuity

meaning that there's a possibility of us seeing other generations in there as well?

Dead Head · Post by **Dead Head** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 4:44 pm

Legion wrote:
STEVE WHITE wrote:mostly movie continuity
meaning that there's a possibility of us seeing other generations in there as well?

Or at least a G1 poster by Geoff Senior of Galvy + Ultra Magsy!

.
/makes a homer simpson drooling noise

STEVE WHITE · Post by **STEVE WHITE** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 5:06 pm

Well, we have contracts for all continuities, so i guess the universe is my lobster.

I really want to do something with the Dinobots, as they tick my own particular interests.

Hound · Post by **Hound** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 5:30 pm

Is it possible to make the comic in american comic book size and not the skanky A4 UK crap that always tears when you try and remove your free transforming spoon

or something.

This all sounds really exciting. Fingers crossed that Senior is on the game.

Post by **Denyer** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 5:31 pm

Re: Dinos -- yeah, and Classics Grimlock would make a nice competition prize if you can stockpile a few.

STEVE WHITE wrote: Nick Roche [...]

Also, the first free gift (if that's your thang) will be TF dogtags - Autobot and Decepticon. FYI, first issue goes on sale 19th July.

Awesome. I'm probably going to be out of the country for a stretch by then, so time to dust off my WHSmiths subs folder...

STEVE WHITE · Post by **STEVE WHITE** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 5:34 pm

Sorry, Hound - UK size for UK newsstand. However, these days, we do have glossy covers and special tape that doesn't tear the paper. God bless technology.

Hound · Post by **Hound** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 5:38 pm

STEVE WHITE wrote:Sorry, Hound - UK size for UK newsstand. However, these days, we do have glossy covers and special tape that doesn't tear the paper. God bless technology.

That is a decent enough trade-off I guess

No free transforming spoon though?

BB Shockwave · Post by **BB Shockwave** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 7:09 pm

STEVE WHITE wrote:yeah, that would be reliant on me actually HAVING god-like wisdom...

The 10 pagers will top and tail the IDW prequel stuff; they'll be vignettes focusing on one character. When i was discussing it with Si, we had Aspects of Evil in mind and kind of ran with that idea. Anyway, early days yet.

That's a great idea! I'm one of the few who liked Aspects of Evil - sure it was a bit out of continuity, but the Megatron one was a great story.

OH, OH!

I just had a great idea for the free gifts - real plastic transforming versions of the Robocapers' "Transformers who didn't made the grade" !

(for those who don't know, these guys:

http://s90690880.onlinehome.us/jhiaxus/ ... rs-088.jpg

http://s90690880.onlinehome.us/jhiaxus/ ... rs-097.jpg

http://s90690880.onlinehome.us/jhiaxus/ ... rs-114.jpg )

Funny thing is, back then how did we laugh at Handlebars' alt mode... we never expected something like Armada Highwire.

Ralph Burns · Post by **Ralph Burns** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 7:30 pm

Delighted to hear of the return of The Transformers to UK newsagents. Best of luck to Steve White and co.

-Ralph

sprunkner · Post by **sprunkner** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 9:56 pm

I must have this, but I live in Seattle.

Who wants to pick up an extra copy and charge me exhorbitant prices for them?

Post by **Best First** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 9:59 pm

can do infidel.

Impactor returns 2.0 · Post by **Impactor returns 2.0** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 12:16 am

STEVE WHITE wrote:Well, we have contracts for all continuities, so i guess the universe is my lobster.

I really want to do something with the Dinobots, as they tick my own particular interests.

Can u do somthing with Impactor? Or is that character out of contract, so to speak?

As u might be able to guess, im a HUGE Impactor fan!

Bob LeFevre · Post by **Bob LeFevre** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 3:54 am

I can't wait till I tell my buddy in the UK about this!!! Man would I love to work on this!!!

http://myspace-285.vo.llnwd.net/00921/5 ... 6285_l.jpg

Dead Head · Post by **Dead Head** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 4:30 am

Bob LeFevre wrote:Man would I love to work on this!!!

http://myspace-285.vo.llnwd.net/00921/5 ... 6285_l.jpg

Positives: Nice vibrant color; stylized art; dramatic prespective and poses.
Negatives: The style reeks of that trendy exaggerated 'powerpuff' vibe. Like something off of cartoon network. Distinctive for sure, but I really hate it.

STEVE WHITE · Post by **STEVE WHITE** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 8:49 am

FYI, Geoff is now confirmed for issue 1 - don't worry, I'll be leaning on him, although he is very excited, well, excited enough to come out of comics retirement...

We're also pushing worldwide subscriptions on this title - we have it on a lot of Titan titles and I think this one is just begging for it.

Legion · Post by **Legion** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 9:35 am

STEVE WHITE wrote:FYI, Geoff is now confirmed for issue 1 - don't worry, I'll be leaning on him, although he is very excited, well, excited enough to come out of comics retirement...

We're also pushing worldwide subscriptions on this title - we have it on a lot of Titan titles and I think this one is just begging for it.

*does his very, very happy dance*

but, oh man, i've got to wait until july for this?!

Metal Vendetta · Post by **Metal Vendetta** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 9:55 am

*joins in very, very happy dance*

Impactor returns 2.0 · Post by **Impactor returns 2.0** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 10:40 am

Im thinking I only have to wait untill July!

wow, Galvatron & Impactor... now theres a thought, Impactors origin - actually the wreckers origin.

Hound · Post by **Hound** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 10:42 am

I'm up for a bit of happy dancing!

Can't wait to see Senior back in action.

I'm slightly concerned about having to grasp another continuity though. Despite best efforts I cannot image any future movies tying in with the additional stories that branch out of this comic.

Osku · Post by **Osku** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 12:06 pm

Has it been decided how often the title appears? Twice a month, once a month?

Post by **Denyer** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 1:39 pm

Mostly likely monthly.

People'll be glad to hear about the international subs.

Post by **Best First** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 1:58 pm

Metal Vendetta wrote:*joins in very, very happy dance*

This is now officallya happy Rave due to member participation levels.

July is not all bad, gives Geoff a decent run up.

Bob LeFevre · Post by **Bob LeFevre** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 2:38 pm

I'm open to peoples opinions but don't hold anything back man, go ahead and really say how you feel:)

A lot of people liked this cover very much. But you can't please everyone right.

IDW wouldn't have made it a variant if they didn't feel it would help bring in extra sales.
Trendy???.....I've been working proffessionally in this "my style" for over 10 yrs:)
I don't watch cartoon network so I don't know what their style is but it sounds like I'm onto something if they're doing so well.