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10 Things You [Probably] Didn't Know About...Transformers
Transformer fans unite! To celebrate the release of our amazing new and exclusive Transformers clothing, we've been searching the interwebs high and low for some amazing nuggets of retro information about the coolest Alien robots around. We just love to keep you clued up huh! :)
For over three decades, our lives have been influenced, impacted, transformed by giant robots from the far away planet Cybertron. For them, it has been millennia of civil war, fights and trouble, but for us, it has been decades (scary!) of watching, playing and loving these iconic Autobots and Decepticons.
However you came to love these guys, sit back and enjoy our perhaps slightly hidden treasures of some of the most iconic retro characters ever!
1. According to Bob Budiansky, the writer for the Marvel Comics series, Hasbro originally thought the name Megatron sounded too villainous. Budiansky pointed out that was the point and Hasbro went along with the suggestion. Thank you Bob. The evil Decepticon could be known as nothing else!
2. Fans of the cartoon Robotech found an odd similarity between the Valkyrie jet-transforming-robot suits and the action figure of Autobot Skyfire. In Japan, they used the same model to produce both toys. In the cartoon, the Decepticon-turned Autobot giant jet didnât look like the alien-killing Robotech vehicles. But when kids received Skyfire the toy, many little heads were scratched.
3. The Transformers began with the 1980s Japanese toy lines Microman and Diaclone.
4. Optimus Prime's original name before he became Autobot leader was Orion Pax in the television series. Orion is the mythological Greek hunter while Pax is Latin for peace. In Latin, Optimus means "best"; "Prime" comes from primus, meaning "first".
What Time Is It? Adventure Time! Amazing New Accessories Now In...
That's right folks! We've been hard at work (and having fun doing it) searching for yet even more amazing products inspired by one of the biggest cartoon shows going, Adventure Time. For those not in the know, Adventure Time is a USA grown animated series that follows the weird and funny adventures of Finn, a human boy, and his best friend and adoptive brother Jake who is a dog with magical powers so he can change shape and grow and shrink to whatever he likes. Sounds cool huh!
As huge lovers of this hit show with a massive online cult following, rather than simply showing off our latest Adventure Time accessories (which would be awesome enough right?!), we've decided to show you lovely people some of our favourate GIF images that in our own very small way will help to show you just how amazing it is.
Sit back and take a trip with us to the amazing and often very random world of Ooo.....
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Hope you've enjoyed out little GIF reel and perhaps if you haven't seen the show we've given you a quick glimpse into the weird and wonderful world of Ooo. As promised, take a peep at our amazing new Adventure Time accessories including these little beauties....
New Exclusive Retro Tees Tie Dye For!
Just about as retro nostalgia as they come! That's right folks, Tie-dye had a major moment from the late '60s to early '70s, then a second coming in the '90s, and now itâs back!
Before now the very mention of tie dye would conjure up images of 60 festivals and summer camps or a Grateful Dead tour, even then stretching to 90s where it became a challenge to see how many bright colours you could wear at once. Now it seems it's back and perhaps a little more dignified but with much added style.
Always wanting to ride high on the latest trend wave, we just had to get to work and create some of our very own and exclusive designs that are a perfect mix of retro style and bang up to date style icon!
Available in a unisex shape, each have been lovingly dyed by hand with some of the funkiest and brightest colours going to give your style a punch of colour and some added wow factor. Check out our latest Tie Dye T-Shirts designs available for only £14.99...
Exclusive New Sesame Street Elmo T-Shirts Now In!
Another exclusive for you lucky peeps!
Like all the cool people who roam the earth these days, we were raised on the street, Sesame Street that is!
As huuuge fans of this hit kids show that has become a true icon since it's distant beginnings back in 1969 (no... really!), we always on the hunt for more amazing ways to show our love while rocking some cool retro style. To feed this retro fashion hunger, we've been hard at work creating some amazing new Elmo T-Shirts that are sure to become a simple classic.
A real fan must-have, this simple new design features furry friend Elmo looking his happy self resting in your very own puppet pocket.
Show your love for one of the coolest retro characters ever from just £19.99 and only at TruffleShuffle.
A T-Shirt To Make You Smile Over The Sky...
Up above the streets and houses,
Rainbow climbing high,
Everyone can see it smiling over the sky...
Rock on with the help of Amplified Vintage!
Like your music collection, Amplified Vintage is forever changing and bringing loads more cool stuff to the table! With so much coolness under our belt - we had to share some of the new shapes and bands introduced by Amplified Clothing recently. If you're looking to turn up the volume on your collection of music t-shirts, you're in good company. Founded in 2004, Amplified has fast become the definitive go to label for authentic vintage Rock T-Shirts and clothing. Fuelled by great music, the brand is created in collaboration with some of the worldâs greatest and most iconic artists and so stars the likes of The Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Guns N Roses, The Clash and David Bowie to name but a few!
Awesome oversized t-shirts feature in the new collection - with the likes of Motley Crue, The Grateful Dead and Blondie - you'll be spoilt for choice.
More goodness follows in the form of dip dye vests...paying homage to your favourite bands in true retro style!
If you're looking for a new (super comfy) way to show off some rock and roll appreciation then these leggings are sure to hit the spot.