Transformers Legacy: the Art of Transformers Packaging

Transformers Legacy: the Art of Transformers Packaging
Author: Jim Sorenson
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-10-21
Genre: Mechanical toys
ISBN: 9781613779439

Remember the thrill of tearing open a gift on Christmas morning, discovering a brand-new Transformer in a shiny new box? While the toys were amazing in their own right, what made the packages stand head-and-shoulders above the myriad competing action figures on shelves was the stunning box art. Transformers: Legacy collects hundreds of beautifully airbrushed paintings from the iconic first decade of The Transformers. Hasbro, Takara, and private collectors opened their archives, yielding an unparalled level of quality. Essays and interviews from the original illustrators give unprecedented insight into the process behind the art. This book is chock-full of extras, including never-before-seen artwork from toys that never were, original design sketches, catalog artwork, and more.

The Unofficial Guide to Vintage Transformers

The Unofficial Guide to Vintage Transformers
Author: Rik Alvarez
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2017-11-30
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780764354410

For many years, the Transformers have been a staple of pop culture. As new and old collectors seek to enhance their knowledge of this toy line, this book provides a wide view of the Transformers action figures from their earliest incarnations, their journey through the 1980s, and culminating with the Beast Wars in the 1990s. Extremely well researched, this guide provides information on the development of the figures while explaining their key features, along with showcasing many figure variations. Featuring images of figures both in and out of package, yearly product listings for easy reference, and pricing examples for many key items, this book is a great tool for reintroducing yourself or getting familiar with these toys from the past.

Transformers Vault

Transformers Vault
Author: Pablo Hidalgo
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-06-01
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 9780810998681

Presents an illustrated look at the history of the Transformers brand, beginning with the Hasbro toys and moving on to consider the comic books, television shows, video games, merchandise, and films that they inspired.

Art of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe

Art of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
Author: Various
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2015-04-28
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1630080705

In 1983, the world was introduced to He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. What followed was a cultural sensation that changed the landscape of children's entertainment forever! Join Mattel and Dark Horse in this comprehensive retrospective chronicling He-Man's decades-long epic journey from toy, to television, to film, to a true pop culture phenomenon!

Genesis

Genesis
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003
Genre: Character toys
ISBN: 9781582403229

Collecting the Art of G. I. Joe

Collecting the Art of G. I. Joe
Author: R. Carson Mataxis
Publisher:
Total Pages: 62
Release: 2015-07-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9780996578608

This 62 page 8"x11" celebration of the painted art of G.I.Joe: A Real American Hero features every carded figure, vehicle, playset, poster and peripheral product featuring painted art released from 1982-1983. This soft cover book features 100# paper and an epic card stock AccuFoil 11"x16" wraparound cover!

Transformers: Art of Prime

Transformers: Art of Prime
Author: Jim Sorenson
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Transformers (Fictitious characters)
ISBN: 9781613777909

Explore the rich world of Transformers Prime! Loaded with character animation models, concept art, interviews with the creators and more, Transformers: The Art of Prime provides and unprecendented look behind the scenes of bringing the TF Prime universe to television audiences. Jim Sorenson (Transformers The Ark, Transformers AllSpark Almanac) brings this deep, vivid world into focus!

Transformers: the Art of Fall of Cybertron

Transformers: the Art of Fall of Cybertron
Author: Mark Bellomo
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Computer art
ISBN: 9781613774434

Presents unreleased concept sketches and pre-production paintings from the game's designers that illustrate the back story of the Autobots and Decepticons.

The Unofficial Guide to Transformers

The Unofficial Guide to Transformers
Author: J. E. Alvarez
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2001
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780764313646

What is a Transformer? "A toy that through a series of changes can alter its form from a vehicle to a robot." This ground-breaking book, now in its new and improved second edition, presents these incredible changing figures of the 1980s and '90s in over 500 color photos with descriptions and an up-to-date price guide. The history of these toys is presented, from the early Diaclone, Diacrone, and Micronautsof Japan through the emergence of Hasbro's Transformerscreations to the Transmetals and Fuzors of the late nineties. This immensely popular guide belongs in the library of every action figure collector.