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Post by Pinwig on Sept 15, 2021 18:42:20 GMT
"the dreaded number 332 appears for the first time" -I don't understand. Did they announce the fact the comic would finish at issue 332? No, but the readership at this point was old enough and savvy enough to know the US comic had ended, so questions had already been asked about what was going to happen in the UK. By this issue, I would guess a lot of the readership knew the US story would run until issue 332 in the UK because we were getting half a US comic per UK issue, so the editorial admitted that by saying, if we do go past issue 332, there won't be any new strip content. None was being made in the US, and the UK comic had stopped producing its own content at the end of the Earthforce run. |
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Post by Pinwig on Sept 15, 2021 18:43:59 GMT
I have memory of winning a Classic Hero, either Wheeljack or Sunstreaker, I'm not sure, around this time, but I didn't design a Transformer, I sent in a picture of Unicron attacking Cybertron, as I'd read US #75 a few months before it was printed in the UK comic, so I was showing off my advance knowledge of what was going to happen. WHAT. You came runner up in a design a Transformer competition but didn't design a Transformer? A THIRTY YEAR OLD MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE EXPOSED! |
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Sept 15, 2021 18:51:19 GMT
WHAT. You came runner up in a design a Transformer competition but didn't design a Transformer? A THIRTY YEAR OLD MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE EXPOSED! Two key words: 'runner up'. It would have been a miscarriage if I'd won. I think I had done the pic before the competition was announced, and thought, that's the best TF pic I've done to date, what the hell. And then Marvel UK did a giant 3-part poster with very similar composition in terms of characters. I told myself my picture gave them some ideas for it.  Martin |
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Sept 15, 2021 18:52:54 GMT
No it wasn't! We've already discussed Martin's inability to remember his appearance in Stock Exchange a while ago. Erased it from my memory again. I guess I just don't think a mention in Stock Exchange is particularly earned or an achievement to boast about. Martin |
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 15, 2021 19:15:48 GMT
I WOULD SHOUT ABOUT SUCH AN ACHIEVEMENT FROM THE ROOFTOPS.
-Ralph
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Sept 15, 2021 19:27:08 GMT
I'm pretty sure that every single issue of The Transformers contained a message that said, "If you write a letter good enough to appear on our letters page, you're amazing and we'll send you a fantastic toy as a thank-you for your valued contribution, but if we print your Stock Exchange request we're not sending you anything because you've done nothing worthy of praise. In fact, you should really be sending us a toy for doing you a favour."
I think those were the exact words, actually.
Martin
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 15, 2021 20:05:57 GMT
When I got a letter published in 2000Ad I did not receive the promised graphic novel from Tharg. A tissue of lies!
-Ralph
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Post by Pinwig on Sept 15, 2021 20:07:32 GMT
Thinking about it, given the number of runners up in the competition, getting a classic hero is a pretty good win.
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Post by Shockprowl on Sept 15, 2021 20:17:48 GMT
"the dreaded number 332 appears for the first time" -I don't understand. Did they announce the fact the comic would finish at issue 332? No, but the readership at this point was old enough and savvy enough to know the US comic had ended, so questions had already been asked about what was going to happen in the UK. By this issue, I would guess a lot of the readership knew the US story would run until issue 332 in the UK because we were getting half a US comic per UK issue, so the editorial admitted that by saying, if we do go past issue 332, there won't be any new strip content. None was being made in the US, and the UK comic had stopped producing its own content at the end of the Earthforce run. That must've been tough, knowing the end was coming. Went out on a hight though. |
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Sept 15, 2021 20:18:38 GMT
HANG ON. Was it a design-a-Transformer competition or a draw-a-Transformer competition? thesolarpool.weebly.com/transformers-uk311.html"If anyone wants to make up their own new Transformer character this will also be acceptable." It said they had 50 Classic Heroes to give away! I must have received Wheeljack. I think Sunstreaker had been dropped from the range by that point. Martin |
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Post by Pinwig on Sept 15, 2021 20:37:44 GMT
Actually, you're right, the results page does say Draw a Transformer.
Martin is exonerated of all charges!
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Post by Pinwig on Sept 15, 2021 20:43:52 GMT
That must've been tough, knowing the end was coming. You've started me thinking now. I can't remember what I thought at that point. I guess I was enjoying it while it lasted. I think having read the US comic, which finished at the end of May, I was just buying the UK comic out of loyalty and for the sake of completion. It did have a twist before the end, but I guess we'll uncover that in the coming months in these posts. |
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 16, 2021 7:36:29 GMT
What a CRUEL twist that was!!!
-Ralph
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Post by tomwe on Sept 16, 2021 10:40:11 GMT
When I got a letter published in 2000Ad I did not receive the promised graphic novel from Tharg. A tissue of lies! -Ralph Did you include your postal address? I forgot to put in mine, but remedied it later when I realised the mistake. |
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Post by Philip Ayres on Sept 16, 2021 11:44:54 GMT
And was this while you were living in a postal black spot?
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 16, 2021 15:43:41 GMT
Yes to both but nowt was sent.
-Ralph
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Post by Pinwig on Sept 28, 2021 17:44:53 GMT
30 Years Ago This Fortnight: Issue #325Exodus - Part 1: Without Primus as a binding force, Cybertron begins to break up. The impending doom puts a strain on the fragile relationship between the Autobots and Decepticons, and a council meeting led by Prowl almost descends into chaos when Grimlock, Autobot leader, provokes Fangry. Blaster's recommendation is to evacuate the planet - something that elsewhere, Shockwave and Starscream are also attempting with the now repaired Ark. Prowl tries to convince Grimlock to make a speech to allay the fears of the Autobots, but he isn't interested. Krok and Bludgeon discuss tactics, but are distracted when the argument from earlier boils over and Grimlock throws Fangry through a window. Machine Man 2020 - Rime of the Ancient Wrecker - Part 4: Previously printed in #38. Elsewhere, Transformation tells GI Joe fans to look out for the exciting new Joe annual, along with offerings from Marvel Superheroes, Spider-Man and the X-Men; in the A-Z Weirdwolf features; Colin tries to persuade Steve he isn't himself; and on the letters' page, Blaster continues to reassure worried readers that Hasbro have no plans to end the Transformer toy line. 
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 28, 2021 20:02:59 GMT
Blaster did not lie this time.
-Ralph
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Post by Shockprowl on Oct 5, 2021 17:50:09 GMT
I never knew Blaster took over the letters page at the end until reading this thread. Was 'cos he was an Action Master?
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Post by The Doctor on Oct 5, 2021 20:47:17 GMT
His Action was Alive.
-Ralph
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Post by Pinwig on Oct 5, 2021 21:15:18 GMT
I recall there being a bit of confusion about that when he took over, wasn't there? His backstory changed and there was some parallel universe nonsense?
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Post by The Huff on Oct 6, 2021 11:06:31 GMT
Yes - it seemed he travelled from the 'toy bio universe' - because in the story at the time, he was still offline and not an Action Master yet.
It would have been a bit too far fetched saying that a living, real life robotic alien Transformer was answering our letters, if he was supposed to be dead in the stories.
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Post by Pinwig on Oct 12, 2021 18:52:41 GMT
30 Years Ago This Fortnight: Issue #326Exodus - Part 2: Shockwave and Starscream lift off in the Ark, unaware of a figure stirring in the stasis pods. Grimlock and Fangry go at it until Prowl tells Grimlock to think with his brain, not his fists, however Bludgeon tries to reignite the animosity by demanding to know how the Autobots intend to maintain their new alliance. Elsewhere, the Neo Knights lick their wounds and wonder what to do about Hi-Q. Grimlock secretly confides in his fellow Dinobots. The Decepticons, having sabotaged the Autobot ships, leave Cybertron intent on conquering Earth. Galvatron, secreted on the Ark, watches Cybertron vanish into the distance before coming face to face with... Megatron! Machine Man 2020 - Victory - Part 1: Previously printed in #39. Elsewhere, Transformation tells readers to look out for a Fiendish Feet Halloween competition next issue; Skullcruncher features in the A-Z; Colin discovers he isn't Mutant Master after all - Megabrain is; The red car and the blue car had a race; Marvel advertise the first issue of an exciting new 80-page X-Men comic that has four collectible covers; and on the letters' page, Blaster claims to be 3,701,921 years old. 
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Post by Pinwig on Oct 12, 2021 18:55:03 GMT
For those unfamiliar with the red and blue car because, I dunno, you're too young or Texan.
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Post by Pinwig on Oct 12, 2021 18:55:39 GMT
I don't remember collectible covers being a thing this far back. I was surprised by that.
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Post by The Doctor on Oct 12, 2021 21:04:40 GMT
Hooray for the return of Fiendish Feet.
That X-Men comic was very exciting.
-Ralph
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Post by The Huff on Oct 13, 2021 7:24:41 GMT
I want Red Car and Blue Car Crossover toys next please!
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Post by Shockprowl on Oct 13, 2021 8:14:20 GMT
Prowl could sooooo beat Bludgeon.
I love the interplay between Grimlock and Prowl in this story.
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Post by Benn on Oct 13, 2021 8:37:38 GMT
So Blaster wasn't born when the Ark left Cybertron?
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Post by The Doctor on Oct 13, 2021 9:55:47 GMT
I thought it was implied he had stayed behind on Cybertron.
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