Transformers for a new generation.

I might be a girl, but don't let that fool you, I've been a transformer nut since the very first episode. I had almost the entire collection (and still own a few of my original transformers) and remember the epic battles my my little ponies and transformers would fight out almost every night. Maybe they are responsible for my adult obsession with robots, who knows, but I've been itching to see them reappear and stick around for Connor's childhood too.

The new animated TV show on Cartoon Network may not be exactly like the original but its an updated version I think kids today will really connect with. Actually I had this overwhelming feeling like I had seen this before.. something about the series reminds me of the old Robotech series in the way its animated. I'm not sure what it is, but I can't shake the feeling.

Transformers Animated - Transform and Roll Out is the first animated feature from the TV show and its 68 minutes of transformer goodness. If you haven't seen the animated TV show its a great introduction as it covers the first episode and introduces you to the new transformers cast (though its basically the same guys from the classic version there have been some mild changes to their appearance and of course voices). I have to admit I squealed like a little girl when I heard Starscream, I hate to admit I was always been a huge fan of the Decepticons.. sorry Autobots lovers, Decepticons are just cooler. (even my computer sports a big Decepticon's logo.. because yeh they rock)

And now for the official press statement :

AN ALL-NEW ANIMATED SPECIAL FROM CARTOON NETWORK'S NEW HIT SERIES ARRIVES FOR THE FIRST TIME ON DVD

TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED: TRANSFORM & ROLL OUT

High-Octane Adventure Featuring Everyone's Favorite AUTOBOTS Debuts June 17, 2008 and Includes Two Bonus Animated Shorts
HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. – The legendary “ROBOTS IN DISGUISE” are back and better than ever in an all-new, super-charged adventure when TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED: Transform & Roll Out debuts on DVD June 17, 2008 from Paramount Home Entertainment. The TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED series, which airs on Cartoon Network and was developed jointly by Cartoon Network and Hasbro, Inc., has garnered out-of-this-world ratings, ranking as one of the highest rated programs in its time period on all of television among boys. Featuring the iconic AUTOBOTS and their heroic leader, OPTIMUS PRIME, the story takes place in Detroit in the 22nd century as Earth once again becomes the battleground and the evil DECEPTICONS descend on the planet in search of the powerful ALLSPARK. This new twist on a classic tale has all of the elements that TRANSFORMERS enthusiasts have come to love, making TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED: Transform & Roll Out a must-have for every fan’s DVD collection. Hasbro’s new line of action figures based on the animated series launches globally in June, coinciding with the DVD release, as well as a line of licensed merchandise from more than 85 companies in key categories such as publishing and apparel. In addition to the special, the DVD includes two bonus TRANSFORMERS animated shorts and will be available for the suggested retail price of $16.99 U.S./$19.99 Canada.

Synopsis:
In the 22nd century, Detroit is the hot spot for all manner of techno-geeks, industrialists and all things robotic. It’s where the future is, and where money is being made thanks to the city’s thriving robotics industry. Of course that means Detroit is also the hot-spot for all things criminal, evil and demon-like, which brings us to our story…

Fifty light years earlier, a young ragtag group of AUTOBOTS led by OPTIMUS PRIME are in a remote sector of CYBERTRON cleaning space bridges when they stumble upon the most important artifact in TRANSFORMERS history: the ALLSPARK! The DECEPTICONS who are only scary myths for many AUTOBOTS are in hot pursuit of the ALLSPARK; now this new band of AUTOBOTS must fight for their lives and the future of CYBERTRON. The AUTOBOTS are able to escape the DECEPTICONS and crash land on an unknown planet called Earth. They land in Lake Erie and remain in stasis for 50 years. During an emergency, OPTIMUS PRIME and his young team are awakened from stasis just in time to help the new “organic life forms” (humans). But in order to save the humans and fight off the evil villain they have to convert into their robot forms! In doing so, they save the day and become new celebrities and heroes destined to fight all evil on the planet Earth and beyond! Transformers! More than meets the eye!

DVD:
The TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED: Transform & Roll Out DVD is presented in full screen format with Dolby Digital English Stereo or Spanish Stereo. The DVD includes two TRANSFORMERS animated shorts.

Ive got THREE Copies of Transformers Animated : Transform & Roll Out to give away to our readers!! And mom's with girls.. girls like transformers too.

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• Leave a comment on this post. Go check out Transformers Animated : Transform & Roll Out and tell me who is your favorite transformer (and tell me why they are cool), tell me what about the DVD is most exciting to you! I guess its OK if you think the Autobots are cool.. *sigh*.
  
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