A couple opf years ago i was asked by one of the transformers websites to attempt a box art for monstructor, a transformer that had never had a box art monstructor box art. Thanks to a facebook post by transformers author jim sorenson, we have some interesting news to bring to you. Joe and transformers were a lethal onetwo punch for my imagination. A celebration of transformers package art hardcover book at botcon 20 last summer. Welcome to the facebook page of botchs transformers box art archive, created to help facebook users know when updates have been added to the site. Throughout the life of the transformers brand, package art has been one of its most common elements. Academic book solutions ambis enterprises llc book outlet books direct booksxpress see more retailers. Lovingly curated by transformers archivist jim sorenson, this is the most comprehensive collection of transformers imagery ever assembled. In this book and the subsequent one, the autobots are shown to be led by hot rod and the decepticons by cyclonus. Transformers the definitive g1 collection transformers. Transformers are living, humanlike robots with the unique ability to turn into vehicles or beasts.
But the rest of the book has highlights such as the awsome 2 part cover and 30 percent painted some look airbrushed art that is very similar to the actual g1 box art. Transformers visualworks is a japaneseexclusive art book featuring artwork mainly from generation one and generation 2. Oct 21, 2014 transformers legacy is exactly what it claims to be a visual history of transformers art throughout the ages. This book is chocked full of extras, including never before seen artwork from toys that never. The box art of the transformers is going to be something special.
In the fandom, it is also referred to as box art, though it also appears on carded toy packages. The book is a large magazine style format hardcover filled with a couple of hundred glossy pages displaying the box art for pretty much every transformers toy ever released for the original g1 series in 1984, to generation 2, the. G2 seeker redeco name revealed by author jim sorenson. Legacy collects hundreds of beautifully airbrushed paintings from the iconic first decade of the transformers. Publisher viz media, via their twitter account, have made the announcement of a new transformers. Remember the thrill of tearing open a gift on christmas morning, discovering a brandnew transformer in a shiny new box. Now weve got some details on the book from an amazon listing. Nov 29, 2019 transformers fans need to check out the new transformers. The american cartoon was the core fiction or tree trunk. There is a section on the dinobots in robot mode that is really awsome. Transformers comic box idw art printed box bcw supplies. Both are scheduled for release on november 12, 2019. Again this seems to place them firmly outside either tv or comic continuity. The transformers generation one matrix transformers generation one or g1 means different things to different fans in the various transformers communities.
Now, hasbro reveals behindthescenes production sketches, beautifully polished final art, classic. The transformers universe is rich with a host of fantastic characters, all of whom have been portrayed in various forms over the years. The art of prime provides and unprecendented look behind the scenes of bringing the tf prime universe to television audiences. Though not as widely noted and celebrated as tech specs, it is just as enduring and iconic to the brand. Ive been working on it for a while now, and im really amazingly pleased with how well it is going. The art of the transformers book is very similar, but different from the previous transformers legacy book, which also collected the majority of g1 transformers packaging and box art work. Its a bit long, but if you want to see every page before you buy it. Interview with vintage transformers box artwork artist. Mar 22, 2019 the book can be found for preorder on in 2 different editions. The storfolio will hold up to 15 bagged and boarded comic books, or up to 20 loose comics. Featuring the restored box art from all of g1 in both western and japanese characters.
According to information shared by, this book is written by pop culture chronicler jim sorenson. From the obscure to the iconic, this book features packaging artwork, animation models, video game designs, comic pages, and, for the first time ever, production artwork from all six paramount liveaction films. The book was published by million publishing on december 4th, 2007. Transformers legacy the art of transformers packaging by jim. Celebrate the universe of transformers with this deluxe art book combining 35 years of rare and iconic imagery, perfect for fans of all ages. Transformers legacy is exactly what it claims to be a visual history of transformers art throughout the ages. Transformers g1 robotics book stuff box art comic books characters deviantart adventure comics. Box battle this is the battle that depicted the headmaster and targetmaster transformers where the original usa series would end with transformers rebirth. Junichi nakamura is the clear winner in this book, a great sense of composition, proportion, perspective, and he really just captures the heart of the transformers. A celebration of transformers package art 01 by jim sorenson, bill forster, various isbn. Celebrating 35 years of rare and iconic transformers imagery, this deluxe limited edition art book will delight fans of all ages. A visual history artbook written by pop culture chronicler jim sorenson. Transformers legacy the art of transformers packaging. The box art used for the transformers toy line in 1987 classic transformers box art, and a quiz.
This page offers instruction scans for all generation one g1 transformers released in america and europe. Via the regular channels, and by that we mean weibo users, we have a first look though not too much in detail at the box art for the upcoming generations titan class trypticon, along with. Any fan of the g1 transformers would love to have the art from the original boxes back in the 1980s on a shirt, now they can, with one of these box art tees. Today, at the botcon idw panel, we announced my next transformers book. And what made them stand headandshoulders above the myriad competing action figures on shelves was the stunning box art. While i love the transformers universe and have been a huge fan since a child watching the g1 cartoon this book fell a bit short in my eyes. Loaded with character animation models, concept art, interviews with the creators and more, transformers. A couple opf years ago i was asked by one of the transformers websites to attempt a box art for monstructor, a transformer that had never had a box art.
Jun 11, 2019 transformers generations box art reveals hoist and foc thundercracker. Designed to match with existing bcw short boxes, the transformers box holds 150175 current and silver age comics and fits into a bcw comic book short house. May 31, 2017 the transformers generation one matrix. Contentsshow vital statistics isbn 9784820691 pagecount. Looks like the legacy book tf box art is coming out this week if you trust the idw solicitations or in two weeks if you trust amazon. Scans from japan and other lines g2, beast wars, etc can be found here. Publisher viz media had announced a new transformers. Comic book characters comic character gi joe transformers generation 1 hasbro studios video game music transformers optimus prime mecha anime box art. A visual history artbook great news indeed, considering we dont have many transformers artbooks in the market. The book is a large magazine style format hardcover filled with a couple of hundred glossy pages displaying the box art for pretty much every transformers toy. It followed the movie very well, and the little tidbits that you miss in the movie made this book a nice companion piece to read.
One of the worlds most popular franchises, transformers has been delighting fans since 1984. Whereas the legacy book is extremely comprehensive and includes most artwork from g1, including hasbro and takara artwork, this book appears to only. Genesis the art of transformers hc 2003 comic books. This book is an absolute nostalgic joy for those who grew up with the transformers cartoons during the mid 8090s, with over 200 illustrations spread over 120 pages of beautiful art work. Eternal thanks to james wilson, the original curator of the transfomers g1 instruction scan archive. The book showcases hundreds of iconic and rare images drawn from the hasbro archives as well as development art from paramount studios feature films in an impressive amount of 408 pages. I think its a great inspirational book for aspiring tf artists. Apr 01, 2017 transformers legacy is exactly what it claims to be a visual history of transformers art throughout the ages. Transformers by alan dean foster goodreads share book. The art of the transformers book japan parco 2019 pao06298. Made of doublewalled corrugated cardboard, the transformers comic box is a strong, stackable comic box. Genesis was originally solicited as a compendium of original hasbrotakara box art, then was later stated to include new pinup material, and then finally was split into two volumes.
The stories of their lives, their hopes, their struggles, and their triumphs are chronicled in epic sagas that span an immersive and exciting universe where everything is more than meets the eye. Instructions this page offers instruction scans for all generation one g1 transformers released in america and europe below. Nov 05, 20 explore the rich world of transformers prime. This deluxe limited edition comes packaged in a beautiful collectors box with an exclusive variant cover design and five gorgeous and frameready prints showcasing art.
A visual history is a thorough compilation of transformers artwork, says david brothers, editor. Nothing is left out, from comparisons of box art in america and japan to full page reproductions of. The book is a large magazine style format hardcover filled with a couple of hundred glossy pages displaying the box art for pretty much every transformers toy ever released for the original g1 series in 1984, to generation 2, the japanese toy line, and even some oddities such as. Comic book characters comic character gi joe transformers generation 1 hasbro studios video. The bcw transformers storfolio is a rigid drop back portfolio box with a colorful licensed artwork.
Nothing is left out, from comparisons of boxart in america and japan to full page reproductions of. This deluxe limited edition comes packaged in a beautiful collectors box with an exclusive variant cover design and five gorgeous and frameready prints showcasing art from across the franchise. Slugfest 1987 box art, transformers, transformers art. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. While the toys were amazing in their own right, what made the packages stand headandshoulders above the myriad competing action figures on shelves was the stunning box art. No scans were used because the conditions of old boxes were. Transformers official website more than meets the eye. It seems that a potential redeco of the seeker mold, which went as far as having box.
The toys were cool, the cartoons were awesome, but the box art was the catalyst for daydreaming. This art book presents hundreds of beautifully airbrushed paintings. See more of transformers uk comic archive on facebook. Other transformers featured in the book include brainstorm, highbrow, crosshairs, hardhead, scourge, apeface, skullcruncher, triggerhappy and slugslinger. May 2, 2016 this the artwork that was usually located on the backs of the boxes of transformers depicting a battle of some sort usually of the transformer you. Transformers legacy large format 296page hardcover artbook authored by. The book is a large magazine style format hardcover filled with a couple of hundred glossy pages displaying the box art for pretty much every transformers toy ever released for the original g1 series in 1984, to generation 2, the japanese toy line, and even some oddities such as art from the diaclone series of toys which hasbro purchased and used as the basis for most of their initial transformers line. Seeing that stuff on the shelves, looking at the handcrafted portraits of the characters really got my mind going. The bcw hellboy in hell short comic book box is part of bcws series of colorful printed art boxes. Transformers generation one or g1 means different things to different fans in the various transformers communities the majority of g1 fans think of the 1980s sunbowmarvelhasbro cartoon when they hear the term, or the toys that cartoon was designed to sell. Transformers generations box art reveals hoist and foc thundercracker.
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