From all of the posts I’m seeing on socials - does the majority of/most popular Transformers fan media / fan created artefacts consumed at #TFNation2026 focus on MTMTE & LOST LIGHT / character shipping? I’m a big MTMTE/LL fan, but I doubt there would be much interest in my stuff as it’s so niche.
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I’m Chris. Old school Transmasters Uk (TMUK) member / 1990s fanzine editor. I now make a #Transformers Fanzine based on characters from #TransformersVictory #TransformersMasterforce #TransformersHeadmasters. Destron fan. https://ko-fi.com/tfdesolation
Let me re-introduce myself. #Transformers #TransformersVictory #TransformersG1
Ideas for a third print - some kind of ID badge or business card for the Destron Ninja Consultant…
Finally come up with a design that I actually like and appears to work for my Masterforce print idea. Just need to do a couple of adjustments to the artwork to make it fit with the other graphical elements.
This second print idea is really not working for me - I can’t get the different elements to gel together at all. 😭
It would be nice to see new #Transformers toys that don’t scream “pseudo 1980s nostalgia by numbers conceptualised by a corporate AI”.
The Star-TV dub is often mocked, but what many people don’t realise is that there are some examples where it is actually more in keeping with the wider source material (see the #Masterforce Manga for the backstory/context) or offers a more subtle take:
Outside of the Japanese G1 and cel animated Beast Wars series, anyone who has read Generation Mechs (and recognises me) will know I’m a massive fan of G2. Not in that really annoying “aren’t I ironic, I bloody love neon silliness” way, but a genuine love for the toys & characters like these guys:
I made a lil zine! Or as I've dubbed it, a "Micro-Zine", featuring original illustrations of the Turbomasters #Transformers #Maccadam Check out details below. Picking one up will help support my wife and I in what has been a financially challenging time. ko-fi.com/s/73c7017025 Shares appreciated!
[PRE-ORDER] Micro-Zine: INITAL T (Vol. 1) - CWingsyun's Ko-fi Shop
8 page "micro-zines" made from a single sheet of A3 (approx. 11.7 × 16.5in) paper, printed and hand-folded into an A6 (approx. 4.1 × 5.8in) sized litt...
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Since 1995, Graham’s #Transformers fanzines have been the absolute Gold Standard in terms of production values and content to which all other TF zine creators aspire to. Highly recommend this as an essential purchase.
My fanzines are full of this sort of shit. You can get them here: ➡️ ko-fi.com/grahamthomso...
I haven’t been to a Transformers convention since #BotConEurope1999 and I struggle to motivate myself to go to one as I worry people will just do my head in.
Working on another potential print featuring Overlord, Buster & Hydra. Got the main art and text, but not sure about other elements yet.
Guardian unit. Will 100% protect your stuff and absolutely won’t get reprogrammed by your enemies or have a psychotic malfunction. Reposts appreciated as always. #transformers #transformersart
What size prints would people generally be interested in? A5, A4, A3? If A3 would you be prepared to pay extra for postage in a a tube?
Who fancies a treasure hunt? I have been hiding messages of solidarity in the comic artwork. To find them go download Neale Davidson’s TF font archive and see what you can find!
Thinking of making some postcards/prints/maybe a T-shirt out of this design.
I might be in a minority here but I hated the way Star-Saber & Thunderclash were portrayed in IDW. I always thought that the religious zealot role occupied by Star Saber in IDW would have been better taken by someone like Flame from the Marvel comics or Maelstrom from CG2. Star Saber would have….
Can anyone recommend some interesting UK Transformers creators to follow? Decent human beings only though.
One of the things I found really interesting in #GenerationMechs was the distinction between Curative Transformers fans and Creative Transformers fans. The latter really seems to be on the decline sadly.
About half way through rendering page 5. Had to do some editing to the lines.
Just nabbed digital copies a day or so ago, absolutely fantastic zines, if you dig the Victory era of Transformers, its a must get! (Also I completely forgot I did some artwork a while back that's featured in these too! Only realized it when I read through them! :D )
Digital Editions of #Transformers Desolation issues 1 and 2 are now available from ko-fi.com/tfdesolation Please share. #TransformersVictory #TransformersMasterforce #TransformersHeadmasters #TransformersG1 #TransformersComic
What’s that? You don’t subscribe to the TFUK Guide? Silly person - go and rectify this immediately. Contact @thomsongraham.bsky.social to organise your subscription now. Satisfaction guaranteed!
My artwork for the next edition of my “Universe” ‘zine. I would really appreciate it if you shared it.
Digital Editions of #Transformers Desolation issues 1 and 2 are now available from ko-fi.com/tfdesolation Please share. #TransformersVictory #TransformersMasterforce #TransformersHeadmasters #TransformersG1 #TransformersComic
Attention: For anyone who missed out on getting a copy on the original print run, or was put off by the cost of international postage - New digital versions of Transformers Desolation issues 1 and 2 are now available from my ko-fi page: ko-fi.com/tfdesolation Please share.
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Anyone interested in the evolution of #Transformers #Fanzines? This is the first time I’ve seen the cover of my first ever fanzine in almost 3 decades! Left: Transformers Holiday Special #1 (1995). Cover by me (aged 12) Right: Transformers Desolation #4 (coming soon) Cover by me (aged 43)