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Transformers Vault HC
(W) Pablo Hidalgo Officially licensed by Hasbro, Transformers The Complete Transformers Universe reveals, for the first time ever, a comprehensive history of the Transformers. Fans now have a h
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First published June 1, 2011
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February 10, 2017
More than meets the eye!
BOOK IN DISGUISE!
If you haven't bought a "vault" book, well, I can tell you that these kind of books are a combination of reference book with actually a real vault, since you don't only get prose info, in a encyclopedia-like sense, about the topic, in this case, The Transformers, but also you get a whole bunch of real memorabilia that you can touch and in some cases, even you can take them out from the book (but of course, it's advisable to take them in again to keep the book in the complete presentation).
So, you don't only read this kind of books, but also you have a lot of fun, watching, exploring and getting back memories of the topic detailed in the book.
TRANSFORMING FRANCHISE
In this "vault" you have a whole ride, since the beginnings of Transformers, even before that it would be an animated TV series, but first a Japanese line of toys, that back then (and I think that even still nowadays), were a game-changer in the field of toys with the awesome feature of being really transformable toys, going from robot to vehicle (in some case even other kind of things, even animals forms) and getting back to robot again.
Obviously, you'll be able to make the TV journey of the franchise, starting with the now iconic "Generation One", and later the others like "Generation Two", "Headmasters", "Robots in Disguise", etc...
...and of course...
...the 80's animated theatrical movie!!! Oh, yeah!
You'll be witness of the classic incarnations of the series, but also many of of the more current ones, of course, until the date of publication of the book, since Transformers due its very title, it's a never-ending franchise that always is changing and adapting to capture the hearts and imagination of new generations of fans.
So, if you are fan (like me!) of the franchise, definitely this is a must-get book!
Well, my job here is done...
...so...
...transform and roll out!
BOOK IN DISGUISE!
If you haven't bought a "vault" book, well, I can tell you that these kind of books are a combination of reference book with actually a real vault, since you don't only get prose info, in a encyclopedia-like sense, about the topic, in this case, The Transformers, but also you get a whole bunch of real memorabilia that you can touch and in some cases, even you can take them out from the book (but of course, it's advisable to take them in again to keep the book in the complete presentation).
So, you don't only read this kind of books, but also you have a lot of fun, watching, exploring and getting back memories of the topic detailed in the book.
TRANSFORMING FRANCHISE
In this "vault" you have a whole ride, since the beginnings of Transformers, even before that it would be an animated TV series, but first a Japanese line of toys, that back then (and I think that even still nowadays), were a game-changer in the field of toys with the awesome feature of being really transformable toys, going from robot to vehicle (in some case even other kind of things, even animals forms) and getting back to robot again.
Obviously, you'll be able to make the TV journey of the franchise, starting with the now iconic "Generation One", and later the others like "Generation Two", "Headmasters", "Robots in Disguise", etc...
...and of course...
...the 80's animated theatrical movie!!! Oh, yeah!
You'll be witness of the classic incarnations of the series, but also many of of the more current ones, of course, until the date of publication of the book, since Transformers due its very title, it's a never-ending franchise that always is changing and adapting to capture the hearts and imagination of new generations of fans.
So, if you are fan (like me!) of the franchise, definitely this is a must-get book!
Well, my job here is done...
...so...
...transform and roll out!
July 1, 2011
This book had some cool aspects to it, namely the artifacts included with the book, but given that the author had to cover such a wide range of topics in such a relatively small amount of text, it did not cover anything with the depth one might like. Every picture seemed like a tease. I always wanted to see more pictures of the toy/animated version of all the robots in every different iteration. While it wasn't a bad read, it left me wanting more instead of feeling satisfied that I had finished reading it.
January 12, 2017
Bought as a present for my fiancé he loved it. Bought back so many childhood memories.
Nearly every page has interactions ie, a pop up flap or fold out page which gives extra information related to the page.
Overall a wonderful collective memorabilia.
Recommended for Transformer fans who want to read facts and information ranging from the first designs to current designs etc
Nearly every page has interactions ie, a pop up flap or fold out page which gives extra information related to the page.
Overall a wonderful collective memorabilia.
Recommended for Transformer fans who want to read facts and information ranging from the first designs to current designs etc
March 20, 2020
This is a bit of an odd book because it will likely only appeal to existing fans, but it takes such a broad and superficial approach to the subject matter that it won't tell those fans anything they don't already know. The tone is uncritical almost to the point of being insipid, and the decision to tackle the subject medium by medium rather than by sub-franchise leads to a lot of repetition. On the plus side, the book design is good and some of the extra bits are fun.
September 10, 2017
Amazing trip down memory lane. For anyone who grew up with G1 in the 80's. Wow definitely for transformers fans!!!
December 5, 2012
(More pictures at parkablogs.com)
Here's a book for all you Transformers fans out there. It's a 160 page hardcover that comes with a slipcase, not bad for a book at this price.
The book covers the toys, comics, animation and the movies.
It's filled with the history and amazing stories of how Transformers came to be. There are stories on how the toys are engineered, the idea behind licensing and merchandise, the evolution of Transformers in comics and TV, and more.
I followed the old Transformers animation before, but can't really remember much so the text provides a bit of a refresher. The comics section would be more relevant to comic readers, but for those who don't follow the comics (like me), it still provides for an interesting read.
There are over 250 pictures including some memorabilia attached. You'll see photos of Hasbro toys, not every one I guess, but I did see an old Optimus Prime I had before. There are also illustrations, package art (remember the VHS boxsets?), animation and movie stills. If you've collected any, you can probably remember how cool it was to have them.
Great book for the fans - you'll can check out more reviews from fans on Amazon.
January 3, 2016
More a reference text than a sociocultural exploration of the subject matter, author Pablo's Hidalgo's The Transformers Vault covers the 25+ years of history of the shape-changing robots with equal parts objectivity and reverence. The book is divided into five sections, exploring the various toys, television shows, comic books, movies, video games and merchandise that came to represent the international phenomenon. The illustrations and inserts are the real stars here: the book features rare promotional items, artist sketches, animation cells, movie posters and even a sample script. The image quality, layout and placement are all top notch.
Those looking for juicy behind-the-scenes details or in-depth commentary of the impact of the series will be left wanting, but the imagery and inserts alone make it a must-have for hardcore Transfans. I expect even casual fans of the show will find something to like in the book's 157 pages. For my part, I was motivated to re-watch the show (and start reading the comics) after finishing it.
Those looking for juicy behind-the-scenes details or in-depth commentary of the impact of the series will be left wanting, but the imagery and inserts alone make it a must-have for hardcore Transfans. I expect even casual fans of the show will find something to like in the book's 157 pages. For my part, I was motivated to re-watch the show (and start reading the comics) after finishing it.
September 14, 2014
As a G1 fan whose interest has been reactivated by—ironically—selling most of my old toys, this was a dizzying introduction to what the franchise became after I stopped paying attention. I'm not sure if I'll ever really get into anything that's been released since the original comic run ended in 1991, but I just read this whole coffee-table book in one sitting, so...
March 19, 2016
More of a coffee table book, it does give a good overview of the history of Transformers across all media. It would've been nice to have gone into more detail, especially on the toys. I would've liked pictures of all of the different toys that have been released and more detailed summaries of the comic storylines.
September 17, 2015
Everything here is great, although it's also not enough. I'd have loved for more information on many of the topics covered. I'd also like to have the book written a little more subjectively, but that's a minor complaint.
September 2, 2011
I greatly recommend this book to anyone who like transformers. It starts off a little slow, but it quickly picks up. It's well-written and has interesting facts and amazing art on each page.
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May 25, 2012
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