Source:Darn 'n' Blast

Dear Blaster, Action Master
Big disaster
Had me rolling round with laughter
Imagine a Transformer that cannot transform
Instead it runs on stuff called Nucleon
However your appearance at this stage
Has set the scene for a better page
So I will contain my rage
At the fact that you cannot change
Long enough to wish you well
I hope you give old Dreadwind hell
Kick him back to Cybertron
That's where trash like that belongs
It's not that I think your homeland
Is a bin, you understand
It's just that Dreadwind's such a pain
And if he's home, we won't see him again.
Mark Henry,
Chichester,
West Sussex.

How can I answer this in rhyme?
I haven't really got the time
Safe to say I welcome
Your welcome

Dear (brilliant) Blaster,
Yeeeeee-Haaaaaa! It's about time that pile of trash, Dreadbin, was replaced. And who better to replace him than your Rock 'n' Rollin' self. Let's hope you answer letters properly. Well, here goes: 1) When will you become an Action Master? 2) Will the Action Masters be featured in the comic? I won't threaten you because you're a cool dude.
Kevin Smith,
Aberporth,
Dyfed.

Hey, power to the Autobots and no mistake! Your questions: 1) First things first – I am an Action Master, summoned from yet another alternative future where, with energon fuel depleted, Optimus Prime ventured into space in search of a new power source. In the deepest black hole he discovered it... Nucleon, a potent inexhaustable source of energy. Returning to the Autobots, he dispensed the Nucleon and within seconds, we all felt an intense power surge through our bodies, making us stronger... faster... more 'ALIVE' than ever before. Consequently, our Figure Alteration Systems were changed into Energy Storage Reactors, eliminating all conversion powers! We quickly converted all our weapons into changeable partners. (I may introduce my partner to these pages at some future date). 2) No, as far as I know, I am the only Action Master in this time space at the moment, and can I just say that my FM receiver has never been so bombarded – who or what is Adamski?

Dear Blaster
Yo dude! There are some questions that keep buzzing around my head that only a really ice-cool dude like you can answer: 1) Will you and Soundwave ever be available in this country? 2) How many cassettes do you have? Until Ravage starts eating dog food, make mine Marvel!
Douglas Grannell,
Seabridge,
Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Yo to you too: 1) Myself and Soundwave are now available as Action Masters... and hey, for all you Grimlock fans out there (Primus forbid!), Hasbro have just told us that he will at last be available here in next year's new Dinobot range. 2) I've lost count.

Dear Dreadwind,
Prosie O Priyskinie: Transformers 67 – 1 maky. Transformers – 1 maky. Transformers Prowl – 1 Maky. Diekuje!
Burski Mariusi,
L. Okulickiego,
Polska.

Dear Blaster,
Well, thank the Matrix that Decepticon, Dreadwind, is gone although I can't say I approve the choice of letter answerer, but whom am I to criticise? (WHO INDEED?) Who said that..? Strange... Well, anyway, seeing as you now have this position, perhaps you could answer a few questions: 1) What happened to Jetfire? We've not seen him since the Underbase sage (HAPPY MEMORIES FOR YOU, BLASTER, EH?). Who is that? 2) Bringing out Action Masters, Classic Heroes etc... for the 1990's toy range was a good idea, but why not tell Hasbro to bring out toys which were never available over here (Swoop, Predacons, Monsterbots, Fort Max etc...)? I'm sure that they would sell like hot Energon Cubes! 3) Is Catilla really dead? Well, I'll end by saying how great and Marvelously stupendous the current stories are, especially Matrix Quest. Congratulations to all Stubbies, U.S. and U.K. Until then, Make Mine... (WHAT THIS HUME IS TRYING TO SAY, AUTOBOT, IS GIVE ME AND HI-TEST BACK OUR PAGE OR STEELJAW AND CO. GET REPLACED BY KYLIE MINOGUE AND DES O'CONNOR TAPES!)... Ahem, sorry about that. As I was saying, Make Mine Marvel.
James Gale,
Pollock,
Glasgow.

Hmm... How close to the truth your mock Dreadwind. He has not yet given up the struggle to return, as is evident by his continued refusal to leave the building. However, your questions: 1) Jetfire, who is unique in that he was built as a Decepticon warrior but activated as an Autobot, is alive and waiting in the wings as they say. 2) Hasbro have got some new toys in their 1991 range including Motorvators and Exo-Suit vehicles (some motorised). 3) Yes, as a doornail.

Dear Blaster,
I have just finished reading Marvel's new, superb Death's Head – The Body in Question. The storyline was amazing and the artwork, well, what can I say? It was better than Lew Stringer on a good day! What puzzles me is that we were always told that DH was built by some rich guy who wanted a dangerous plaything, not that he was made for a soul-destroying demon type person to use as a permanent body in a techno/magic place within nowhere. I'm sure people want to know which version is the truth? Give my regards to Geoff Senior on this amazing graphic novel.
Tom Evans,
St. Andrews,
Bristol.

What puzzles you!? Right, as far as I can make out, DH was built or created by Lupex (a rich guy) as a vessel for his soul. After a bit of brawling between Lupex and his wife, Pyra (we don't want to give too much away – buy the book!), she sought to take revenge on her husband by giving DH an independent hunter persona with a view to Lupex being his victim. But things didn't quite go according to plan... Anyway, probably Geoff and Simon's best DH work to date.

Dear Blaster,
Going back to issue 242, you will find if you turn to page 12 panel 3, that above Siren's head on a screen it says YOU'RE MAD. Stubbie Wildman's for the V.V.H. methinks. Oh yeah, congratulations on taking over from that bozo breath, sarcastic (huh!) Dreadwind. May you have many issues with Darn 'n' Blast.
Marc Checkley,
Daventry,
Northants.

Dear Dreadwimp,
To add to Peter Hodgson's letter in issue 296, here is another Action Master update: Bumblebee, Blaster, Mainframe, Rad, Kick-Off, Krok, and Devastator are all also Action Masters. Bumblebee's partner, Heli-Pack transforms into an air rifle; Blaster's partner, Flight-Pack, transforms into an electro-scrambler; Mainframe's partner, Push-Button, transforms from a Proton Rifle to a small android, Rad's partner, Lionizer, transforms from a lion into an atom-smashing blaster. Kick-Off is paired with a turbo-pack which transforms into a flame-thrower, Krok is paired with an alligator called Gatoraider who transforms into a concussion cannon and Devastator's partner is Scorpulator who is a scorpion that tranforms into an acid spray gun. Going back to Peter's letter, Banzai-Tron's partner is a crab not a scorpion. Rollout and Shockwave's partners are not monsters, they are Terror Droid and Battle Drone, respectively.
Owen Flisher,
Windsor,
Berks.

Well, that's almost half the page filled, I think I'll just nip out for a quick... on second thoughts, perhaps not. Still getting quite a few letters to the old buzzard yet – and speaking of he, what did you think of our Transformation Xmas ditty? I thought it was quite good although a little over-dramatic at the finish. However, that's him finally out of the way and that's what counts. Right, music lovers?

Dear & goodbye Dreadwind and Hi-Test,
Well, first, 'bye' Dreadwind and 'Yo!' Blaster. Sorry to see you go but you've had your moment in the limelight and now it's Blaster's turn. Ah well, life must go on, especially Staz's life. His stream of covers (290-298) improved with each issue and the Galvatron one, well... I'm speechless. But couldn't you sprinkle a bit of Senior or Wildman (the two TF definative artists) in? Simon's US scripts just get better and better and Geoff and Nel's individual talents lately combine brilliantly. Anyway, goodbye again, Dreadwind. Till you come back to take on Blaster, make mine Marvel.
Paul Owen,
Chorlton,
Manchester.

I agree about Staz's work. He helped us through a tricky editorial changeover and did indeed improve with each job. Just goes to show that pressure can sometimes be a creative bonus. Right, Staz? We will be featuring Geoff and Andy's work as they appear in the American continuity – watch out for Andy's brilliant Eye of the Storm, starting issue 206 – He's also promised us a few covers soon. Our Geoff, however, seems to be up to his ears in other projects at the moment but you never can tell with these Northern lads, fingers crossed.

Dear Blaster,
I am writing to say how impressed I am with the recent artwork and storylines, but I still cannot believe that the noble Optimus Prime is getting trounced every time he appears in the comic. C'mon, against trash like Galvatron and a half-witted fool like Thunderwing? Give us a break! More majestic Prime please! Questions: 1) Why has the comic gone up 5p? 2) Why is some Stubbie calling Legacy of Unicron, Legend of Unicron all the time? However, congratulations on your takeover and have an enjoyable stay on the letters page.
James Beech,
Boston,
Lincs.

Dear Blaster,
I am a long time reader of the comic and have over 150 Transformers. Matrix Quest: what can I say? Brilliant artwork, Geoff Senior never ceases to amaze – give him a pat on the back. The Quest would make a great movie! Could you tell us who is writing the Transformation piece at the beginning of the comic? Till Unicron decides to change the script, make mine Marvel.
Andrew McDonnell,
Sevenoaks,
Kent.

Let's start with Geoff's back – It has never been so patted, I don't think he can take much more. In fact he has told us categorically that if one more person pats his back – he's coming down to London to hand-paint the lot of us! Talk about temperamental artistic types. The Transformation page author? Strange one that – we don't actually know who it is! The page arrives anonymously every Monday morning in a Securicor van. The metal box in which it is housed is always hot to touch. It's a real mystery...

Dear Blaster,
Nice to see you Rock 'n' Rollin' on this page. I think Dreadwind should have his wires dipped in a pool of acid and then be made toe at them (nasty or what?!), for never having answered my questions properly. Don't you agree? Well, good luck with the new page.
Kevin Smith,
Aberporth,
Cardigan.

Hey, roll over Beethoven, tell Tchaikovsky the news. No, they're not part of a new range, although...

Dear Blaster,
To take over the fame of the Turtles, you need: Club, film, lunch box, tattoos, scooter, wristwatch, pens, bedspread, bubble bath, sticker album, tracksuit, jeans, sweets, cards, shirts, underwear, socks, toothbrush, toothpaste, sunglasses, excercise books (99p), reflectors, BMX mountain bikes etc...
M. Shellton,
North Yorkshire.
PS. Typewriter and Atari 2600 game.

Good thinking! We'll start with the Grimlock underpants (£6.50)... then perhaps the Ravage socks (two pairs – only £3.99!)... and how about some Galvatron shoe trees or a Trypticon trouser press..?

Dear Blaster,
Welcome to the letters page. I was hoping that someone else would take over but I suppose you'll do. Answer this: In issue 273 page 12, panel 4, Bludgeon says 'Fool, you think you can catch me, a master of Metallikato!' What is Metallikato?
Kevin Mason,
Fulham,
London.

Dear Blaster,
Let's hope we get a decent answer to this one and not get fobbed off with another pathetic excuse as your predecessor was so fond of doing, eh? Simple question – What has happened to the Fact-File page and when will it be back?
John Gordon,
Dalry,
Ayrshire.

A simple question deserves a simple answer: The Fact-File page returns to Transformers in issue 309 and will appear in every issue thereafter (floods, earthquakes and Acts of Primus permitting) – Happy?

Dear Dreadwind (or is it Blaster now?),
I thought Luke from London's idea about talking, radio-controlled Transformers wasn't that bad and certainly shouldn't have been rubbished. On a more serious note: What has happened to the Survivors?
Joseph Faulkener,
Diss,
Norfolk.

The Survivors from Time Wars(Catilla, Carnivac, Springer, Broadside, Skids and Inferno) last worked as a unit on Earth in our Cry Wolf series (272-274). After humbling the Mayhem Squad they ceased to function as a unit. Some have been written into the new continuity (Inferno in Rhythms of Darkness for example).

Dear Blaster,
I've written to Dreadwind four times and never got into print. Is this my lucky day? Did you know that there are two Transformers called Sky High? One is an Autobot Pretender, the other an Autobot Micromaster. Spooky, huh? Please answer the following questions: 1) Will Death's Head feature in any future Transformers strip? 2) What's your favourite pop group (sorry, but you are supposed to be the rockin' Transformer)? 3) What has become of Megatron?
Adam Hones,
Mollington,
Chester.

Your lucky day: 1) Death's Head will not feature in future Transformers stories, but we (Marvel UK) are planning to launch a new D.H. four-issue limited series in the spring. Should be something special – Furman and Senior, of course. 2) Happy Mondays, anyone? 3) Something very bad indeed has happened to Megatron, but you'll have to wait till issue 308 to get the full picture.

Dear Blaster,
Now that boltbrain has gone, I might be able to get my questions answered and understand them. 1) We have at the moment Galvatron, Shockwave, Thunderwing and Scorponok. The questions: Who is the official Decepticon leader? 2) Who was the mysterious figure that arose from the sea during the final parts of Matrix Quest? 3) What are the chances of a new Transformers film? With all the new additions, the possibilities could be infinite. 4) In Aspects of Evil, we heard of the Decepticon Civil War. Will this ever appear in the comic? Till the lights go out on Broadway, Make Mine Marvel.
Carl Oslar,
Humberside.

Cool it, Carl: 1) The Decepticon Leadership Campaign (sound familiar?): One at a time – Galavtron is completely off his rocker (could be a bonus, huh?), Thunderwing is floating around somewhere with a big hole in his chest and Shockwave has just come into the running (in with a chance if it goes to a third ballot?). Personally, I go for Scorponok, he, at heart being a man – Lord Zarak. 2) Now making a habit of arising from the sea – Shockwave. 3) We are talking to David Lynch at this moment. 4) Face it, civil war is a way of life for these backstabbers.

Dear Dreadhead,
The word is spelt M-E-C-A-N-N-I-B-A-L-S! Get it right, will ya?!
Tanya Dean
N.S.W
Down Under

Dear Indescribable Blaster,
Yo! An Action Master sounds awful, but I like it. Send me some Nucleon. Adamski is a bloke who brought out two successful(?) chart hits, hmmm. 1) What is your partner's name and what does he, she or 'it' change into? 2) Who on Earth is Spike Witwicky's hairdresser? 3) Why did the Cobra commander have a moustache in one issue and not in the following one? Keep rockin' round the clock, and stay cool, man (robot).
Ben Mathews,
Selsdon,
Surrey.

Yo, Ben. Thanks for the info. 1. My partner's name is Flight Pack and changes from a jet to a gun. 2) Not sure about this one, but I think it's the same coiffeur who works on Brookside. 3) Well spotted, he obviously shaved it off.

Yo Blaster! Love the picture at the top of the page. Anyway, recent issues: You have improved a lot recently. Despite the price increase (doubled since 1984!), it's almost been worth it. At last the end-ish-type-thing of the Matrix Quest! Whew! It went on long enough ... and it's not over yet! Then another future story. I would have preferred Senior's art but Delbo has improved leaps and bounds with Rhythms of Darkness. Issue 300 was okay. I have a few suggestions: How about making the entire comic (other than the cover) the same quality paper as the inside eight pages, as it makes the art look much better. Put the American story at the front again and get rid of G.I. Joe. The comic is long overdue a Reader's Poll.
Ian Jackson,
Harwell,
Didcot.

First things first: I've only seen a few issues of this page in print and I am beginning to have second thoughts about the design. You'll have noticed that my answers are back in black. As for your suggestion about the paper – you must be some kind of mind reader! From issue 309 the whole comic will be Kympress (the name of the paper used on the inside eight pages). Because Kympress is a cheaper paper, it absorbs more of the ink. Many people agree (including myself) that this improves the reproduction. This will give us more to spend on a quality cover and, dare I say it, extra pages! I'm afraid you'll have to wait a couple of issues for the whole story but changes are indeed afoot... The Joes have gone and we're seriously thinking about an imminent Reader's Poll. Happy?

Dear Blaster,
About time we had a decent letter answerer. First we had Soundwave who was a Decepticon and, as they hate humans, no Decepticon would answer the letters properly. Then came Grimlock. He just hates everyone except himself – that was no good. Then Dreadwind, another Decepticon! I've spotted a mistake way back in issue 159. On the cover, beside a wounded Maximus, Shockwave is shown in both gun and robot mode (in robot mode, he is not coloured). Some questions: 1) Which Optimus Prime died in 2006? 2) What does Impactor transform into? 3) Do you print on recycled paper? If not, why not? You should think about it! Well, 'til Howard the Duck joins the Autobot army, make mine Marvel.
Tim Harding,
Halstead,
Essex.

Dear Blaster,
What a stunningly superb combination of artwork from Staz and Burns. It really was good to see some of the original heroes on the cover of 300. Moving into the comic and onto Steve White – the way he can change his colouring style to suit individual artists is truly brilliant. I'm glad you kept G.I. Joe because the story is reaching a crucial point in Cobra history (you did where I'm coming from, yes?). How about a cover from Stephen Baskerville in the near future?
Graeme Frame,
Stenhousemuire,
Stirlingshire.

Staz, John and our own Steve say 'cheers', Graeme. Unfortunately, the G.I. Joe saga was destined to hover on that 'crucial point' for about another twenty issues or so (can you dig where I'm coming from?) and I'm afraid the 'nays' won. But seriously, folks, if anyone out there is interested in the outcome of the Cobra Island civil war, we are planning a 'Special' in the Spring or Summer which will round off the saga where Transformers left off. Baskers draws the cover for our next issue. Happy?

Dear Blaster,
Please print my letter although I know you're such a cool dude you probably will. My questions: 1) Will there be a longer Combat Colin strip? 2) What has happend to Ultra Magnus? I would like to congratulate John Marshall and Staz on issue 399's great artwork.
Ross McMinn,
Evington,
Leicester.

First let me just say that calling me a 'cool dude' is no guarantee of getting your letter published, okay? right: 1) Unfortunately, no. 2) Ultra Magnus is on holiday ...

Dear Blaster,
I am Quintus. Supreme Commander of R.D.F. and a Mark 15-E transforming robot, able to transform into an Articulated Truck with a trailer containing repair bay and a reccon-hoverbug. I was in base 12, some 12 miles due south of Bristol, when I heard that you, Blaster, had taken over the Transformers letters page, not without one hinderance, however. Dreadwind has sealed himself up in that office. An office which should have been – by rights – yours. I immediately called a meeting of my warriors to choose a suitable evictor. We decided upon the wisest and strongest of our ranks, so, I am on my way to London and should arrive there in a matter of 48-140 Terran hours. I am as strong as Prime so should have no difficult with the Decepticon's barricades. I shall rend them to nothingness. Then, having given Dreadwind my meaning of true dents and leisons (I do stand 38.7 metres high, am no weakling and hit with my power-blaster, what I am for), he will wish he had not been so stubborn or recalcitrant. By the time I'm through with him, there might not be much left of that office. Well, Decepticon decor is so tasteless ... May I suggest that you post my Autobot/'con to the Bristol Children's Hospital. That would engender a further embarrassment to Decepticon values. Seek Prime's counsel on this, I think it likely he will approve. You will be back in that office, Blaster. I Quintus, have promised. May the light of Iacon, and the blessings of all life, be on you.
Quintus Commander,
U.N.R.D.F.
R.D.F. Shorform.

Dear Blaster,
I was wondering a couple o' things and was hoping you'd oblige and supply me with a couple o' answers: 1) What on Earth has happened to Sunstreaker, Cliffjumper, Hound, Brawl, etc? 2) What have the likes of The Mechanic, Robot Master been up to since we last heard bout them? 3) Why don't you Scrap the V V H and replace it with something more groovy like a ghetto blaster played at defeaning volume?
Steve Rammond,
Stoneclough,
Manchester.

Hey, Steve, that's a threesome o' things! 1) Apart from Sunstreaker's recent appearance in the Irwin Spoon saga (issues 287-289), I haven't a clue. Hound! Cliffjumper! Brawl! Where are you!? 2) This one's easier – The Mechanic is now working at KWIK-FIT in Derby and the last we heard of the Robot Master he'd got a job packaging at Hasbro. Happy?

Dear Blaster,
I will make my letter short and sweet – When you came to Earth, your code states that you must protect humans and keep them from getting hurt. So what the @£&$!! are you doing to the Stubbies at Marvel with the VVH!?
Nicholas Pollard,
Stoke Bishop,
Bristol.

You're absolutely right. I do get twinges of guilt when I slam down the switch and I tell them 'this is going to hurt me as much as it hurts you.' The VVH is now out. Yet discipline must be maintained. Mr. Rammond's idea (above) sounds like a good compromise, what? So, the Stubbie who put 'Optimus' instead of 'Rodimus' in issue 301 will now be locked in a room and forced to listen to Australian S.O.R. megabores, The Church, for at least two hours! Ouch!

Dear Blaster,
What's going on? You print my letter (I'm not complaining about that!) and I get a free toy with a letter from DREADWIND! Please explain!?
Kevin Smith,
Aberporth,
Cardigan.

Hmmm ... seems like someone in the post room is unaware of my arrival. I think two hours of Cliff Richard's Saviour's Day should solve that little problem, agreed?

Dear Blaster,
Well well; I've caught up with the latest few issues and you've ousted the whinging jet, in a way which reminded me of the recent Tory Leadership contest (Britain, Earth). It's about time. What kept you? And what's all this about you being from an alternative universe, how did you manage that one, eh? So you are now a Nontransformer powered by Nucleon. At least you didn't lose one of the better transformed modes. I mean, you may have been a bit miffed if you were prevented from becoming a jet/tank/car/helicopter/submarine/puma/slime beast/robot octochanger 'decepticon-smasher' type thing, but since you only turned into a ghetto blaster, you don't mind. There wasn't much you could do in that mode which you can't still do in your robot mode, was there? Anyway, you're a newcomer. Don't worry. By the way, was it Jeff Anderson who did the letters pic of your amiable, approachable, open-to-suggestionable self? You should listen to Earth music (yes, you already do) and find some which reminds you of your various mechanised experiences to date – then inflict it on your helpless Stubbies as they toil. They can't get away from your broadcasting abilities, no matter what part of the Home Counties/world they hide in. Tell us more about the toy range – we love hype. And how about a poster of your good self?
Yours rather insincerely, I'm afraid,
J.H. Evans,
Anglesey,
Gwynedd.

Dear Blaster,
I am writing to try and clear up the Galvatron fiasco. The Galvatron in the Perchance to Dream saga is, I take it, the Galvatron from Aspects of Evil and the Void / Edge of Deep, etc. Does this mean then that in the future the end of Transformers the Movie will not occur, ie Galvatron will not get thrown out of Unicron and Unicron will not be destroyed and end up inside the matrix?
Gavin Fearnley,
Leighton Buzzard,
Beds.
P.S. I liked the arty cover (issue 305) but not every issue.

Where shall I shart? We tried our best to tie in with the Movie continuity at the time (it was some four years ago). Let's try and forget about it. Simon has used time/space displacement to create a parallel universe – an alternative future which gives him the scope to develop the Matrix Quest in his own wonderful inimitable fashion. What are you complaining about? The new stuff is so good, it transcends all before it! The current Galvatron is a separate entity who is destined to play a crucial part in future cataclysmic events. Just enjoy... We've stuck our necks out a bit with this issue's cover. Maybe we'll do it again some time in the future. It depends on the readers' reaction and that takes a few weeks to siphon through to us here at Marvel.

Dear Blaster,
Could you please tell me why people sell Transformers that don't transform? They are useless and just sit there going 'bang bang'. And they cost a fiver. A fiver for a bit of plastic! Will the transforming Megatron toy come back into the shops?
James McDonald,
Livingston,
Scotland.

Sorry, James. No plans for a Hasbro Megatron revival, but you will be pleased to hear that there's a new top of the range Decepticon Overlord available this year which transforms from a giant robot into a space shuttle and heavily armoured tank.

Dear Blaster,
I've never written before (rather surprising since I've been reading Transformers since it first appeared in Sept. '84 – those were the days, eh? Fortnightly and just 25p a copy, see, it all floods back!). But my point goes back to then... sort of. Why is the cover of 305 a rip-off of the cover of ish 22? That's no misprint and I don't have to check.
Neil Treeby,
Bricham,
Devon.

Wrong, Neil. Close, but wrong! You need to check, man...

Dear Blaster,
Congratulations on taking over the highly coveted position of letter answerer. I won't say Dreadwind was a heap of worthless rusting toasters held together by cheap elastic toasters held together by cheap elastic bands as I think he did a great job! Now down to business: In issue 73 of the American comic they've got a reader's art page. I think it's high time you had one too. It would be very popular. I implore you.
Darragh Greene,
Swords, Co. Dublin.

Well, we haven't really got the room for a full page (some of you may have noticed that these 28 pages are a bit of a squeeze already!). However we've decided to cram my image up into the corner of this page (I don't mind, honest) leaving more room for your letters and drawings. So, come on – give us your best shot, like this guy here...

Dear Blaster,
What have you done!? Scrapping G.I. Joe – The Action Force was the biggest mistake of your life. As soon as it finishes I'm going to stop collecting the comic.
Chris Payne,
Mortimer,
Reading.

Dear Swingin' Dude,
Yo! Rock 'n' Roll! Yeah, yeah, and the rest. Anyway, I'm writing to congratulate one Richard Fisher for ish 305's cover. It was stunning! Definitely the best of the new artists. Loved the brushstrokes, especially on the silver parts of Shockwave, the background and ol' one eye's gun arm. Speaking of said Decepticon, I think you gave away a bit too much in the last parts of Dark Creation. Anyone with half the sense of a hex nut with Kup's middle finger stuck through it could tell that glowing yellow eye belonged to you-know-who. And what's with this crack (Transformation 305) about Dwayne Turner's artwork? It was much better than Simpson's In The National Interest. And to Carl Owen, don't write Megatron out of the leader's list just yet. If Aspects of Evil is anything to go by, he's alive and kicking. What are the holes in Op's head for? Till Tentakill needs a walking stick, Make Mine Marvel.
Mark Cairns,
Droonfoot,
Ayr.

Ahem ... If anyone out there knows the whereabouts of Richard Fisher, tell him to give us a call please. Sorry Dwayne, the comments were uncalled for but something wasn't quite right, the colouring perhaps? Well, Megatron certainly came back alive and kicking but not quite in the manner he would have liked, eh? As for the holes in Prime's head, they are, of course, where he keeps his, er ... Castella?

Dear Blaster,
I consider myself to be a veteran reader. I have collected every issue from No. 32 and have lived through most of the changes that have occurred (some good, some bad), and I'm ecstatic to hear that you've dropped G.I. Joe.
At the age of 17, I suppose most readers would consider me to be an O.A.P. I was wondering how many other older readers there are and who is the oldest? Or am I just strange? By the way, who is the new editor?
Thank you,
Nick Stokes,
Bedford.

Often wondered 'bout the older readers myself. Come on all you geriatrics, it's time to come clean and put pen to paper. Our new editor likes to be known simply as The Nurse.

Dear Blaster,
Could you congratulate Stewart and Robin for the excellent artwork on the front cover of issue 306. It's the best for a long time. Get rid of the 'Impressionist'!
Tim Webb,
Swanlep,
Kent.

Well, if you didn't like Richard Fisher's Impressionist work, what on earth did you make of the German Expressionist work last issue, eh? We've had about 60/40 response to the cover of 305 in favour. Interesting ... Nurse!

Dear Blaster,
I would like to take this opportunity to inform fellow readers about the latest projects being undergone by the Transformers creative team: Geoff Senior has drawn the double-sized 75th American TF and is supposedly working on a new Death's Head limited series. Simon Furman continues to script the American TF and is also scripting a few She-Hulk issues, issue 24 featuring Death's Head, and all of them drawn by TF artist Bryan Hitch. Mr. Furman is also scripting RoboCop for the US, with TF artist Lee Sullivan. TF artist Jerry Paris has just completed a one-shot comic called Bug Hunters.
Keep up the good work.
James Roberts,
St. Martin,
Guernsey.

Thanks for the info, James. Seems like the Brit-pack is doing very nicely, over there. I'll just add that while Geoff is drawing the Death's Head series (we've just received the first few pages and it looks hot) for us here at Marvel UK, Simon is also currently scripting our new vampire series with Andy (Sleeze Brothers) Lanning, called Shadow Hunters, which will be pencilled by Andrew Wildman.

Dear Blaster,
I have one question for you: Do you have a brother? If you have, what's he called, what does he transform into and do you like him?
Oliver McDouglas,
Poole,
Dorset.

Dear Blaster,
When I was watching a recent episode of ALF on TV, I noticed he was reading a copy of the American Transformers comic. He must be your first fan from the planet Melmac (also the last, as the planet was blown up after he left).
Jenny Mapes,
Ashford,
Middx.

Yo, Jenny! Well spotted. What else would that Melmacian bundle of fur read? He's a cool dude. Gimme four, ALF baby!

Dear Blaster,
I am a great fan of Transformers. You may have heard of Transmasters, well I am a member and I have got some good news for you. I'm told Hasbro are to produce new TFs other than Pretenders and Micromasters (notice I did not use the A word, hmmph). This will enable them to present a second Universe mini series. Also, you may have heard of a second movie. If it goes ahead it will star all new characters! I can handle the comic becoming fortnightly. I would prefer it to go daily though. In Transmasters each member has their own universe of events. You are very popular. If you joined all the universes together, you would have four wives and twelve children! If anybody would like to ask me any questions about the latest Transformers info or would like to find out how to join Transmasters – write to me. Till all are one...
John 'Blip' Moore,
212 Coppice Road,
Arnold,
Nottingham NG5 7HB.

Hey, I would like to ask you a few questions myself. Four wives and twelve children!? I've printed your full address for any readers who would like to find out about Transmasters. Heck, write and tell me more about it.

Dear Blaster,
In Transformers 300 there was a letter from Poland. I'll try to translate it for you. I say 'try' because the person who wrote it was obviously very young. Well, here goes: Proz o przystaine – please send me Transformers 67- 1 maky (maty) means small. Prowl must mean a toy Diekiye (Dziekiye) means thank you. Now can I ask you some questions: 1) Who made Transformers? 2) Why must you kill each other instead of living in peace?
Rafat Westerowski,
Warszawa,
Polska.

Thank you for the translation, Rafat. The 'small' Transformers 67 must mean the American comic which is a smaller format. Your questions: 1) When the evil god, Unicron, threatened the universe, the God Primus was summoned by it's sentient core as a guardian against the destroyer. After a great battle, both were imprisoned in barren metal asteroids. Eons later, Unicron discovered he could psionically shape his metal prison, thus transforming him into a giant robot. In response, Primus also shaped his prison into the planet now known as Cybertron and populated it with beings designed to mimic Unicron's transformation abilities. Thus Transformers were created as a last line of defence against the chaos bringer. 2) This is a very difficult question. As long as evil threatens, good must defend. This may involve much sorrow and destruction, but it is argued that the end justifies the means. But can evil ever be eliminated, indeed what is evil (answers on a postcard please...)? The subject has plagued the greatest minds since the dawn of time...

Dear Blaster,
This letter is 'like tubular, y'know, to the max' (She-Hulk said that in the Secret Wars saga) so print it! Is Richard Fisher responsible for the covers of both 27 and 305? 27 was like, tubular to the max! I would gladly pay £1.00 for a 38 page Transformers with a 3-D logo. Have you seen David Lynch's films? So till Prime does the Bartman™, MMM and all that jazz.
James Brown,
London.

The answer is like tubular to the min ... dig? Richard did only 305. Lynch's movies and Twin Peaks are mucho cool.

Dear Blaster,
What can I say? The cover of issue 306 was magnificent! I never knew Staz had it in him! This has been the best cover since ... well, this is the best cover ever! More like this, please! Eye of the Storm is a masterpiece! The art, the script, everything. Autobot leisure time, Grimlock, Nucleon ... The only let down was an unusually mild Combat Colin story – c'mon Lew!
Paul Owen,
Chorlton,
Manchester.

Dear Blaster,
Yeah Boyee! Can't touch this! Mr. F – you the man. Not one dookie moment in Eye of the Storm! Five storylines (count 'em). 1) Grimlock on Hydrus Four. 2) Galvatron snatched by Unicron. 3) Prime to join Decepticons. 4) Shockwave and co. declare war. 5) Ratchet and Megatron as one. Whew! Where next? This is one Transformers trooper who'll stay the course. Keep movin' 24-7-365!
Marco Esposito,
Cricklewood,
London.

Yo, homeboy! Yup, not a bogus moment, I agree. Simon an' Andy are livin' large these days, guess they've just got it like that. Hey, best get back to the Joe Neckbones...

Dear Blaster,
Wow! Issue 209 was well worth the wait. The cover was terrifyingly brilliant. The free Movie Mark was cool but I didn't think you quite properly explained that it was indeed a bookmark? The Price of Life was all I expected and more, well done Andy and Stephen. I like the way you have maximised the letters page, much better. Machine Man has got potential – nice to see some of Barry Windsor-Smith's early work. All in all, a great job. Keep it up.
John Harry,
Stanford-Le-Hope,
Essex.

Cheers, John. I can assure you that it's uphill all the way from now on. The storylines and artwork seems to reach a new peak every issue. Some of the up-and-coming stuff we've had a sneak preview of, defies description. Events in the next few months are destined to change the face of Transformers for ever. Stay with us.

Dear Blaster,
I think you are definitely the funniest letters answerer ever. Transformers is the best comic in the world (crawl, crawl). Now for some questions: 1) Who is the mightiest Transformer of all? 2) Why is Unicron drawn so small when he is a huge planet? If you don't answer these questions I shall put you in a room and make you listen to G.L.A.D. for the rest of your life! Of worse, I shall phone Scorponock and get him to crush you!
P.S. What's Scorponock's phone number?
Raymond Brady,
Crossreagh,
Mullagh.

Just be G.L.A.D. I'm printing your letter, Ray. I suppose it could be argued that Unicron is the mightiest Transformer. He's certainly the biggest. But a big tree can be felled by a small axe (a hint at future events?). Optimus Prime is my choice, his might is untainted by evil. And on the subject of Unicron's portrayed size – give us a break, there would be no room for anything else on the page if we portrayed the big U realistically. You can get Scorponock on 666 666 666.

Dear Crazio Radio Blaster,
I've been 'gaspin' while you've been 'blastin', man. How's about printin' in my letter and we'll get on a lot better. My questions: 1) Why don't you do without one letter each week and have a small drawing instead? 2) Will Axer, Krok or any more of the 'new' Action Masters be appearing in the comic? See you around, dude.
Craig Ash,
Tamworth,
Staffs.

Dear Blaster,
Recently I was able to obtain many of the UK Transformers back issues from a comic book store in England. When I looked at them I was amazed by the stories you have done. I especially liked Target 2006 and Time Wars.
According to issue 244, the Megatron that appeared between issues 125 and 243 was a false Megatron. This means the Megatron in Time Wars was the false Megatron. How can this be? According to Galvatron, he remembered similar events when he was Megatron which leads you to believe that the Megatron in Time Wars is the true Megatron.
When I discovered this flaw in the storyline, I went on thinking, trying to find an explanation. Well, I think I have a solution. Since events in Time Wars did not correlate with Galvatron's memories, the past he was in was an alternate past and thus would have an alternate future. If this theory is correct it also explains how Unicron can attack Cybertron fifteen years earlier.
Since I have gone to the trouble of explaining my theory, could you print my full name and address? I want to hear from other serious Transformers fans out there.
Tony Preto,
2801 Tiffany Lane 324
Santa Clarita, CA
USA 91351.

No sooner said than done. The Galvatron/Megatron saga, which first tore the fabric of Time back in Time Wars is probably the most constant source of confusion and debate among readers. I know that Simon is working hard to tie up the loose ends in future issues.

Dear Cool Dude Blaster,
I would like to know what kind of wax you use to make you shine? Because my dad can't find the right stuff for the Porche. Now down to business – What on Earth/Cybertron has happened to the COLLECTED COMICS? By my calculations you've stopped printing since May, 90! The guy upstairs says it's 1991.
Jeshan Niazi,
Sparkhill,
Birmingham.

I get that extra gleam with Decepticon ear wax! Issue 312's Transformation told you all about Transformers Collected Comics 18 featuring the epic Time Wars saga.

Dear 'groovesome' Blaster,
I am a girl of 13½ years who has a nine years old Transformers fanatic as a brother. The other day we were watching one os his many Transformers videos – Arrival from Cybertron – and I got really annoyed because when Optimus Prime (in his original form) transforms from a truck into a robot, his trailer, a huge grey trailer, just disappears into thin air. Where does it go? Please set my mind at rest. Till flared jeans, Manchester raves, EMF experiences, platform shoes and Vanilla Ice are things of the past, make my brother's Marvel.
Linda Flack,
White Roding,
Essex.

Well, Linda, you're right. With the original Oppy, the trailer did just inexplicably 'disappear'. However, if it's any consolation, the new Prime's trailer actually becomes an integral part of his robot mode – check out the toy. Happy?

Dear Blaster,
I have been taking both of my brothers' Transformers comics from their room when they are not watching me, but my brother says I have to ask my dad to buy me my own comic. But my dad won't buy me one because I'm a girl. It's not fair. How can I stop Andrew and Philip shouting at me?
Katherine Mohothar,
Streatham,
London.

Dear Blaster,
In response to Nick Stoke's letter in issue 310, I should like to be considered for oldest geriatric reader of your fine comic.
I will be 49 in May (cards and presents welcomed) and am a mother of three. I have read every issue of Transformers. I originally bought it for my children, but soon found it so good that I became the first to read it. I approve of the new fortnightly format, the longer storyline makes much more interesting reading. You can make mine Marvel until I am 100!
Your sincerely,
Rose Maps (Mrs),
Ashford,
Middx.

Yo, Rose. You're most definitely the oldest reader we've heard from so far, and a mum too! We're tentatively awaiting to hear from a grandparent. Anyway, back with mums...

Dear Blaster,
Having read about the 'oldest' reader and collector in issue 310, I thought I would tell you about my son – perhaps the 'youngest' reader and collector.
Daniel was 2½ years old when he started his great passion for Transformers. I saw him transform a toy back and forth in minutes at a friend's house and, a few days later, bought him his own toy to see if the other was just a 'one-off'. In less than five minutes he'd worked it out! He's been going strong ever since and now has more than 100 Transformers. Although he's not yet five, and cannot read well, he understands what's going on in the comic.
Thank you for giving a little boy such complete entertainment and a mother, many hours of contented silence!!
Yours sincerely,
Penny Bennett,
Redditch,
Worcs.

Anytime, Penny. Anytime. That's what we're here for. Now for the last word on mums...

Dear Blaster,
Please print my letter, I know you're such a cool dude that you probably will. My questions: 1) Is Grimlock a baddie? 2) Is Ratchet dead? If you don't print this my mum says she is coming down there and will rip your head off!
Jamie Sinclair,
Crewe.

Dear Blaster,
Hey Dude! I'd like to correct you on the answer you gave to Craig Ash in issue 312 concerning the future appearances of other Action Masters in the storyline. Action Masters Krok and Grimlock have already appeared in issue 76 of the American comic. Nurse!
Kevin Smith,
Abenporth,
Cardigan.

Ahem... you're right, Kevin. They should be appearing on these very pages in about eight issues time. Ouch! I just slapped my own wrist.

Dear Cool Dude Blaster,
I have collected 62 Transformer toys and my brother has just purchased an Action Master of you. Anyway, the comic has improved a lot. It was a brilliant idea to fuse Megatron and Ratchet into one monster. Now for my questions: 1) Are you an Action Master right now? 2) Will the Megatron/Ratchet monster be available as a toy? 3) Is there going to be a Transformers-The Movie II? I am glad that you have brought back Machine Man. I was nothing years old when it was first published back in 1980. It's brilliant and so is Combat Colin. You will print my letter because you are mega cool just like Bart Simpson!
Andrew Coathup,
Prenton,
Birkenhead.

Yeah, do the Blastman, Andrew! Your questions: 1) I am indeed. 2) No, but if you are really that keen, why not create one yourself from existing toys? Could be exciting? 3) We're working on it.

Dear Blaster,
I recently saw an advert on Channel 4 for a new car which is obviously a Transformer. It is called the Clio and the advert shows it transforming from car to robot and back again. This would make a great addition to the Autobot ranks. I suggest you get out there and recruit it before the Decepticons get there before you. I think you are the best letter answerer the comic has ever had.
David Mapes,
Ashford,
Middx.

Cheers, Dave. We saw the advert too, and immediately got in touch with Renault. Turns out that Clio is in fact a female Decepticon Powermaster, binary bonded to Patra a female Nebulan ophiologist. Sometimes you just can't win, eh?

Dear Blaster,
The improvements continue unabated! A certain Mr. Furman's original and mature storytelling has literally transformed this comic from a boring, predictable and somewhat childish publication into one of the best Marvel U.K. has to offer (rivalled only by The Complete Spiderman). I eagerly await the outcome of the magnificent Civil War, as well as the culmination of the various other plotlines which have been set into play masterfully.
The new back-up strip, Machine Man, contains all the elements needed for a successful run. The artwork, although not the best I've ever seen, is gradually growing on me. It's a more than adequate replacement for Action Force, and seems to belong in the comic more – now there are robots in both stories. Keep up the good, no, excellent work and Make Mine Marvel!
Kevin Barron,
Driffield,
N. Humberside

Thank you for your comments, Kevin. This is one of the more eloquent of the letters of praise we are now receiving by the sackful (honest). We had to round off The Enemy Within but Machine Man returns in issue 318 and I assure you that the artwork and plot get better and better. There's nothing predictable happening in the current TF storyline, I agree, but hey, don't knock childish...

Dear Blaster,
If you had one wish, what would it be? I mean anything you like. A trip to Australia, Canada, Turkey? The choice is yours.
Toby Knight,
Swansea,
West Glamorgan.

Dear Blaster,
Recently, quite a few people wrote to you saying that the cover of issue 305 was a rip-off of issue 22's cover. You told them it wasn't. Well, I think I have the answer!
Looking back on my 84/85 Transformers collection, I found a 'strangely familiar' picture of Shockwave in issue 29. I'm talking about the October calendar picture on page 14. I compared it with the cover of issue 305 and lo and behold, they were one and the same! I'm sure I'm right (I hope so, 'cos I ain't in much shape to try another theory).
By the way, whatever happened to TF artist Dan Reed? A few recent mistakes: issue 312, p2–Bomb-Burst called Bomb-Blast! Scorponok spelled wrong on letters page!. All this aside, Transformers is still the best. So, until Lord Zarak stops using Brylcream, Make Mine Marvel!
Ian Hewett,
Swansea.

It seems that you spent almost as long as we did scouring the back issues for that piece of timeless imagery. Well done, Ian. Dan, as far as we know, is back stateside and has done a few pieces for Marvel US but nothing high profile... yet. The mistakes, what can I say... we've got three people on their third day of continuous Danni Minogue. If that doesn't snap them out of complacency, nothing will!

Dear Blaster,
I have a few questions for you: I read about your brother who transforms into a toaster, do you have a sister? Are there any footballs teams on Cybertron and, if so, who do you support? I love the comic.
Philip Kane,
Tallonstown,
Dundalk.

I have a lovely sister called Karmen who transforms into a set of heated rollers! There are two big football teams on Cybertron – Dynamo Dinobot and Terrorcons Ununited, but personally, I am a strong supporter of non-league no-hopers, Throttlebot Wanderers.

Dear Blaster,
Congratulations on improving the comic no end in recent times. Getting rid of Dreadwind was a brave and crucial move. I would just like to say a few words about Action Masters: at first I thought they were rubbish, but I decided to get one and now I think they're brill. So here's a message for anyone who thinks they're no good – go out and get one, they're cool!
Craig Graham,
Invergordon,
Ross-shire.
PS The Brill Action Master I got was your good self!

Thanks, Craig. I think this'll be the last yay or nay letter on the Action Masters for some time.

Dear Blaster,
The current storyline is excellent, concentrating on the Transformers personalities and characters rather than the gimmick of their ability to transform, which has been toned down in the past, anyway. The continuity has improved dramatically, with one writer and regular artists now at the helm. The Autobot surrender was handled very well indeed, even to the point where the modern Transformers, Pretenders, Headmasters etc., were not forgotten. Flashbacks were also cleverly used. The whole Transformers race is now gathered, as one, for the epic confrontation with Unicron – the ultimate threat to their existence! Who will survive? I can't wait to see the repercussions of that battle on your letters page.
Yours Sincerely,
James Roberts,
St. Martin,
Guernsey.

Indeed, James. It looks as if there will be many casualties in the coming confrontation, so we must prepare ourselves for the departure of many old friends and, without doubt, the letters of condolence.

Dear Blaster,
I recently read in the Transformers Universe that your favourite music was Rock'n'Roll. What is your favourite band?
Gerald Owen,
Welshpool,
Pomys.

Dear Blaster,
Being a long-term reader of the Universe's greatest comic, I have taken it upon myself to write and tell you what my fave back-up strips have been since the comic first appeared back in 1984. 1) Rocket Racoon 2) Visionaries 3) Machine Man 4) Hercules 5) Iron Man 6) Robotix 7) Action Force 8) Spitfire and the Troubleshooters.
Paul K. Paton,
Cardiff,
S. Wales.

Cheers, Paul. Not a bad selection. You're not the first Rocket Racoon raver to write in. Any other suggestions out there?

Dear Blaster,
I've just started getting Transformers every fortnight. At first, I wasn't quite sure what your page was all about, but then I read it and enjoyed it very much. I love your comments on the letters. Your page is the first one I read!
Thanks, Blaster.
Philip Kane,
Tallanstown,
Dundalk.

Hey, Philip. Sometimes I don't understand what my page is all about! I guess it's just my choice of the best mix of information and entertainment.

Dear Blaster,
Transformers keeps getting better and better. Next to Transformers, my fave publication is Marvel's Complete Spiderman. Why don't you put out a Complete X-Men? You know, the X-Men mutants from the Secret Wars are brill. Until then, Make Mine Marvel.
Steve Rolland,
Lenzie,
Glasgow.

We don't want to give away too much at this point, but the X-Men will be coming your way soon as part of a brand new Marvel package ... stay tuned to this page for more information.

Dear Idiot Blaster,
Sing a song of dead Blasters
An army full of Dreadwinds
They slaughter and dismantle one by one
Blaster was turned into an energy pin.
Do me a favour, Blaster – GET OUT OF DREADWIND'S OFFICE! And get him back – DO YOU UNDERSTAND?!
Chan Seng Boon,
Georgetown,
Penang,
Malaysia.

Hmm ... seems like the Xmas issue has just found its way yo South East Asia, what? And to think that I thought all that nonsense was over with. Ho hum. How bizarre that the ol' rustbucket is featured in this very issue's A-Z ..?

Dear Blaster,
I have written a poem:
I think the comic is really great
I must say, I have taken the bait,
I bought it when it first came out
While I was walking around and about
I think that you are really brill
I've never seen so much skill
Ben,
Eccleston,
Lancashire.

What can I say, Ben? It certainly rhymes, but let's face it, you're no Chan Seng Boon!

Dear Blaster,
Love the comic. I know this question is going to sound a bit stupid, but is there going to be a real-life Transformers movie?
David Lawrence,
Lilydale,
Victoria,
Australia.

Dear Blaster,
In response to Nick Stokes' letter, I too am an older reader. I am a geriatric 18 year old who has collected your brilliant comic since issue 34 and I have enjoyed evert issue. So for the moment, this makes me the oldest so far, but are there any older readers? Anyway, before I hobble to my newsagent to buy the latest great issue, I would like to know if, like me, you like good old rock music like Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake etc. when relaxing (as if you have the time while you battle the forces of Scorponok and his gang of scrap metal) on the Ark. Till Galvatron stands for Prime Minister, Make Mine Marvel.
Simon Richardson,
Leeds,
W. Yorks.

Galvie for P.M. huh? Interesting idea ... Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, Simon, but have you checked issue 314 yet? Did you cast your eyes across the letter from Rose Maps? A spritely 49 – more than double your age, Simon – sorry, Rose; how ungentlemanly of me. Hope you're enjoying your Aerialbot! I also think that you vastly over-estimate the abilities of Scorponok and co. I have plenty of time to chill out to a bit of thrash metal or rock the Ark with some House, usually in a nice padded room beneath the engine room and away from the sensitive ears of my cohorts.

Dear Blaster,
I'll make this letter short and sweet and get down to the questions right away. Well, Neighbours is about to start.
1) Where have the Junkions gone to?
2) Why is Swoop not featured in the new Dinobot range?
3) What does Emirate Xaaron transform into? Em ... well that's all I think, so I'll be seeing you.
Stephen Flanagan,
County Louth,
Eire.

1) Junk, I assume. Or maybe the nearest Rumbelows to pick up some cheap tellies and satellite dishes to help broaden their vocabulary. Could even be that the men in the white coats came and lead them away to somewhere nice and secluded ... 2. Don't know. Ask Hasbro. 3) Weeell. I've asked around, and, to be honest, he may be our spiritual guide and figure-head, but he could turn into a egg-whisk for all we know! It's all very enigmatic.

Dear Blaster,
I am a keen '███' fan and I have a few questions to ask of you.
1) Which Decepticon do you hate and fear the most?
2) Do you remember how the war started and who started it?
3) If Megatron, Starscream and Soundwave were captured and sentenced to death by firing squad, which one would you shoot first and why?!
4) Does the Ark receive all television channels the same as we do? 5) If you had the chance to return to Cybertron on an attack and kill mission, which four Autobots would you take with you? 6) What is your pastime or hobby when you are relaxing? This is the fourth letter I've sent to you and so far all you've done is read other fan letters except mine!
Alun Cully,
Cardiff.

Dear Blaster,
Please print my letter. My question is why does Emirate Xaaron have little bars over his mouth? If you don't print this, I'm going to sizzle your circuits! Make Mine Marvel!
Brian David Frame,
Bonnyrigg.

The bars are some sort of oral toast rack. That's what Grimlock told me anyway – AHHH! Just kidding! Just kidding! No, actually they're for diffusing the infra-red emissions generated by his continuous speeches. I mean, just think of all that hot air he generates. All right, all right. I know it's blasphemy, so I won't say another word ...

Dear Blaster,
First of all, I shall say that I will not threaten you to print this letter. Instead, I shall grovel. Please, please, please print this letter. A couple of issues ago, you asked some of your older readers to write in. So I have. I am 15 years old and have been collecting this utterly cool comic since it started. I don't care if people say I am too old because I enjoy the comic and just think they're missing out. So far, the letter has been a happy one but unfortunately I must give bad news to the readers. The American Transformers is stopping, finito, forever. Now for the big question. Does this mean that UK Transformers will be finishing at the same time as the American TF? I hope the answer is no but I have a feeling it won't be, but while the comic is still going, Make Mine Marvel.
Jason Wagner,
Edinburgh.

Since Marvel US revealed that they would be canning Transformers in the States, we've received a great many letters from worried, nah frantic, readers deeply concerned that the Coolest Comic in the Cosmos faces imminent disaster. To put you all at ease, we have enough Yankee material to last until at least the end of 1991. 'What happens after that?' you cry! Well, you know what they say; 'Never stop fighting till the fight is done.' Or something like that, anyway...

Hey wimp,
I didn't consider the Dear Blaster 'cause me don't want to get nice, yes? I have some questions which your inferior data banks should understand.
1) Why has Shockwave only got one eye? Is he a one-eyed can opener?
2) Why do people call Grimlock a pea-brained twit?
3) How many Transformers are there? Do you realise I have to fight off three Decepticons to get my comic. Their names are Mumomaster, Dadacon and Sisterclaw!
By the way there's a bomb under your office desk. It will self-destruct if this letter is not printed. It will be the sixth letter of mine that hasn't been printed. So it'll be goodbye Darn'n'Blast, hello Executioner Express! You know, you're not a bad dude yourself, but don't get any ideas, okay? I'm a Decepticon fighter – got it!?
Kristian Rozells,
Warndon.

Dear Blaster,
In issue 316, someone wrote in to ask if there were any football teams on Cybertron and you said there were. You also said that you supported Throttlebot Wanders. Well, I have got all the Throttlebots and I think they would make quite a good team. Rollbar and Overload are strong and tough. Chase, Freeway and Searchlight are very fast. Goldbug has high endurance due to his slowness.
Martyn Jones,
Middlesex.

Hmm. You've picked your team well there, Marytn. But, having said that, Goldbug has had a few injury problems after a hard game against Combaticons Hove Albion. D'you remember that fusion servo problem he had after that appalling professional foul by Brawl, who was quite rightly sent off. I do have some other doubts about them walking off with Primus League Cup. The Aerialbots are looking very good in the air, while Protectobots Academicals have a very strong defence. But my money's one Technobots Wednesday. Nosecone, surely in line for the Sportsmechanoid of the Millenium award, is just drilling through those defences, even on Seacon's waterlogged pitch, while Strafe has to be the top winger around. Still, it's all very much up in the air at the moment, and could go anyway.

Dear Blaster,
My name is Michael Carlin and I am 4½ years old. My mummy is writing this for me.
I would love to go to Cybertron on holiday but my mum says it is not in any of the brochures, so I am going to Portugal instead. Do they have Transformers in Portugal? I would like to buy Optimus Prime there.
Also, Wheeljack is one of my other favourites.
Michael Carlin,
Perth.

If you've had no luck in the travel agents, you could always try NASA. You could also try Pan-Galactic. I understand they're doing very good off-peak rates at the moment. You might also want to check out Trans-Planet Spacelines, although, having said that, I don't think either of them have an office here on Earth. Oh well, you'll just have to settle for Portugal, where, you'll be pleased to know they do sell Transformers.

Dear Blaster,
I have read many questions sent to you concerning Transformers: The Movie 2, but you haven't given us any concrete answers. So far, all we've had is that 'We're working on it' or 'We're talking to so and so.' C'mon – tell us what's happening, and whether it's a film or cartoon version, because the days of Dreadwind's answers are over.
Matt Dallas,
Kent.

Dear Blaster,
I have been reading Transformers since 1986 (well, since the issue with the massive Shockwave poster) and I have enjoyed every issue! (Even though I gave up just after issue 140, I am now trying to keep collecting as I have just started on issue 305.) Amazingly, before now, I have never written to your brilliant comic! Right, first things first. I have some questions that I would like you to answer for me:
1) Will Unicron ever come out in the Hasbro toy range?
2) Will Optimus Prime, Megatron, Soundwave (with cassettes), Starscream etc., etc. ever be available as Classics?
3) Why did Unicron send Hot Rod, Kup and Blurr to Earth to destroy Galvatron when he knew that Hot Rod would destroy him in the year 2006?
4) What did Macabre and Lord Straxus transform into?
Right, that's enough of that. I think that in The Price Of Life, most of the Transformers are going to take the Nucleon and won't be able to transform any more. Am I right?
Mark Duffy,
Oxon.

1) Doubtful. 2) Don't know. 3) Yes, why indeed? 4) Lord Straxus was some sort of cannon before I transformed him into a fish tank. As for the Nucleon issue, well you'll just have to see how things develop, won't you?

Dear Dreadwind,
Why did Starscream shoot Ravage?
Ashley Wilkes,
Herts.

Dreadwind? DREADWIND?! Have you got the right case?! In answer to your question, though, I don't know but I'm reporting him to the RSPCA and the Police.

Dear Blaster,
Could you please tell me and the rest of the other millions of Transformers readers if it is true that due to the highly popular green frogs in the USA, the Transformers toys will be stopped in the USA. I would like to know if this will affect the availability of Transformers toys in this country.
C. Smith,
Kings Langley.

Rest assured, Mr Smith, that although the toy range has been stopped in the US, Hasbro will continue to produce Transformers in this country for at least another four years. So there you go.

Dear Blaster,
The stories lately have been of an excellent standard, non-stop action which leaves you wondering what will happen next! Some questions: 1) Can we have some more covers from Staz and Stephen Baskerville as they look good? 2) How come Grimlock has a bad attitude? He seems different from all the other Autobots. 3) How come hardly anyone writes to Transformers from Australia? Doesn't anybody read it or something? Until Grimlock becomes Autobot leader, Make Mine Marvel, I suppose!
Paul Martin,
Edwardston,
South Australia.

Dear Blaster,
I'm not going to say anything about you because you're just okay! Down to business:
1) What sort of colour is your jet pack (if you have one)? 2) Could you please send me some Decepticon ear wax. 3) What is your telephone number and when can I phone you?
Sean Farrell,
Poulten-Le-Fylde.

1) As I recall it's a tasteful royal blue with a silky touch of lemon yellow. 2) Ehhh! What a disgusting child! Besides, it would melt in the post and make the envelope all soggy. 3) I don't have one here on Earth and the only way you can reach me on Cybertron is on every seventh Tuesday of the year, and only then if you have access to a high-powered COMSAT, the necessary signal boosters in deep space and a pulsed laser transeiver. Of course, that is if the Decepticons haven't blown up the transmitter dish and relay station. If I were you, kid, I'd forget it.

Dear Blaster,
Whilst on holiday, I read a letter in Transformers concerning page 6 of issue 317. There is an amusing picture in the top left hand corner of Apeface peeling a banana! I would like to thank Anthony Barbaria of San José, America, for sharing this joke with us.
Gareth J. Morgan,
Herts.

Riiight...

Dear Blaster, dude,
I'm writin' in approval of David Lawrence from Australia. If you really put together a live action Transformers movie, you should use the actors who do the voices for the cartoon. If a character has not been in the cartoon, such as Dreadwind, get someone with a voice like Triggerhappy's. For costumes, I suggest strong carved plastic or something, then cover it with see-through plastic, and polish it a bit so it shines just like metal! For lasers, get very strong torches, which allow you to see the light beams, then cover them with coloured see-through plastic, red for the Autobots, purple for the Decepticons.
Thurston Shaylor,
East Sussex.

Industrial Light & Magic? Who needs 'em?! You should get a job on Blue Peter, Thurston: "Here's a Fortress Maximus I prepared earlier." Great name, by the way.

Dear Blaster,
I've collected the comic since the start of 1985 and I think it must be the best thing to come out of Marvel yet. I read the letter by David Lawrence in issue 317 so I decided I would send you my ideas for a real life trendy Transformers film:
Spockwave – Leonard Nimoy
Grimlock – Arnold Schwarzenneger
Hot Rod – Tom Cruise
Unicron – someone very, very big
and finally,
Blaster – MC Hammer
I have one question. If Megatron and Galvatron are about at the same time, won't that bring about another hole in the fabric of space and time? Anyway, until it does Make Mine Marvel.
Colin Walsh,
Dublin.

Dear Blaster,
I thought issue 316 was brilliant. It was the best I've seen in weeks. Out Of Time part one was good as well. Now for the questions:
1) Why can't Autobots fly? 2) Who is the real Decepticon leader? 3) Will Cybertron be created into a Transformer?
Christopher Bovingdon,
Bucks.

Look, clue me in if I'm wrong but aren't the Aerialbots, those legendary Autobots, pretty adept at flying? And isn't Springer prone to taking to the air every now and then? Swoop, a regular airborne acrobat? I could go on for hours, but I think you get the point. 2) Who is the real Decepticon leader? Well, if you made a list of the amount of times the leadership has changed it would take Blurr approximately 4 days to recite it. Okay, so I exaggerate, but it does seem that those presently vying for that much-vaunted (I jest) position are Scorponok, Soundwave, possibly Galvatron and maybe Megatron. So nothing new there. 3) No. More likely it will turn into a rapidly expanding ball of component molecules, the way things are going at the moment.

Dear Blaster,
Well, I've been collecting Transformers since issue 28 when Ratchet beat up Megatron. That was good. Well, down to business. Here are some questions for you:
1) In this year's annual on page 26, the picture of the shuttle was where the Ark should be and the Ark was where the shuttle should have been. Why was this? 2) Will the Mechanic ever be back? 3) How about re-releasing the Transformers: The Movie soundtrack on compact disc?
Arfon J. Rees,
Swansea.

1) After consulting the Observer's Book of Interspatial Vehicles and Jane's All The Galaxy's Spacecraft, and then wandering around looking confused, we think that you're half right. The shuttle is a shuttle, but the Ark is another type of shuttle that was used on Earth. I think. 2) Doubt it. 3) Not up to us, I'm afraid.

Dear Blaster,
Will you please make up your minds! What am I talking about? I'm talking about Unicron's creation. Does he have any control over what his gun is or does? His brainlessness, Lord Galvatron, supposedly has a proton rocket cannon (Target 2006), a proton cannon (Fallen Angel), a particle accelerator cannon (Wrecking Havoc), a particle cannon (Time Wars) and according to the latest specs, a laser that fires chemically-produced direct-current electricity. On the subject of Galvy, he, First Aid, Frenzy, Eject, Ramjet, Broadside, Springer, Bumble Bee and Goldbug were ommited from the A-Z. Not to change the subject but is it coincidence that the letters page goes from Autobot to Decepticon and back?
Ian Langford,
Gwent.

To be honest, I really don't care what Galvatron's packing so long as I'm not on the rough end of it. But if it puts your mind at rest, I'm sure that the current specs are the most up-to-date and accurate. As for the A-Z, well, we'll try and fit them in when we can. By the way, we have printed one on Galvatron, so there.

Dear Blaster,
While reading issue 318 I noticed a mistake, or rather a deliberate joke by Andy Wildman. Underneath Unicron's left chest plate on page 12, we see what could be the signs on the doors to mens and ladies toilets. Is this what the Transformers have to do to relieve the Neo-Knights? So until you and Soundwave make beautiful music together, Make Mine Marvel!
Robert Mills,
Hampshire.

Dear Blaster,
Here is a Transformers joke. How did Rodimus Prime catch a fish? Easy, he used a Hot Rod! Now for some questions: 1) What sort of leader is Optimus Prime? 2) Who is the weakest Transformer? 3) What is the name of the planet closest to Cybertron? 4) What is it like being able to produce other robots?
Ian Tapley,
Devon.

I explained this joke to Grimlock, but he didn't get it. 1) Oh, he is a great boss, an inspiration to all of us, and outstanding warrior and brilliant at getting the best out of those who serve under him. Still, he won't let me play Motley Crue on the Ark, but I guess every glorious leader has his weak spot. 2) No idea. The Punybots? The Wimpocons? 3) Well, the nearest habitable planet is, as far as I can tell, Junkion. Of course, there are several moons and planetoids nearer, but they're nothing more han balls of rock. 4) Well, I've never been that closely involved in the cinema. I assume that is what you're talking about. Otherwise, I'd rather not discuss it...

Dear Blaster,
Why don't Decepticons have Dinobots? They could be called Dinocons. And why don't the Dinobots have any weapons when they are in dino' mode? Who would you like to fight the most; Soundwave or his tapes? Who is your best tape and why? Until Starscream becomes Decepticon Leader for good, Make Mine Marvel.
Jack Newton,
Lilydale,
Australia.

I can't answer the first part of your letter because I don't know the answer. As for the good ol' Dinobots themselves, you really should pay attention when reading your Transformers. Slag has an oral flamethrower. Imagine being able to eat food raw, then cook it in your mouth. Handy so long as you've got an asbestos tongue. Anyway, Grimlock packs one helluva bite while Snarl has four pointy spikes on the end of his very powerful tail. Swoop carries laser canons under his wings and can give you a nasty peck which only leaves Sludge, and what he loses in armament he makes up for in size. As for your last couple of queries, I play no favourites. I'll take on anything Soundwave can throw at me, including himself, while my boys are all equally endearing to me. You dig?

Dear Blaster,
I am 16 years old, and have been reading British Marvel comics for nigh on teny ears now, with about a thousand separate issues to my name, SO DON'T STOP JUST BECAUSE THE AMERICANS ARE!! Without the restrictions of their stories, you'd be free to really get creative (Target 2006, Time Wars, ... Perchance To Dream, need I say more?). Even if you don't print this letter, please hear the pleas of the nation, and keep going...
Matthew Taylor,
Milton Keynes.
P.S. Any other Goth TF fans?
P.P.S. Combat Colin is brilliant!

Dear Blaster,
This is the second time I have written to you so PRINT THIS LETTER! Anyway, I have a few questions:
1) Is Primus really dead, or has he transferred himself back into Cybertron?
2) Can Cybertron transform into a robot like Unicron can?
3) Will there be any more types of Micromasters?
4) Is there any gravity on Cybertron?
Andrew Wilson,
Lincoln.

1) I think it's fairly safe to say that the creator is dead. His loss will be strongly felt by us all, especially by our leaders. If, by some miracle, he has transferred himself back into Cybertron, I have to admit that I think it would be a bad move, what with the planet tearing itself apart and all. In fact, it would be about as clever as the time General Custer said to his troops, 'Let's go check out this feathered head dress and totem pole party. It's in some place called Little Big Horn'. 2) No. 3) Wait and see. 4) No. We all just wear very heavy boots.

Dear Blaster,
I am a 16-year-old fan of Transformers comic and have collected it ever since the Constructicons were introduced.
I was reading issue 319 and saddened by the news of the Americans scrapping their Transformers comic, but then again, they are Americans!
I hope the comic keeps going because the stories have been getting better and more action-packed every year, and the art's not bad either.
I have some questions which need answering, so I guess you're the only person to ask:
1) Where is the best place to buy British Transformers back issues?
2) Is Hasbro planning to keep the Transformers toy range open next year?
3) What happened to the idea of a blueprint of the Ark?
4) When is Death's Head next featuring in Marvel's range?
Until Soundwave takes the letters page back, make mine a Constructicon cocktail!
Ross Skinner,
Avon.

Thanks, don't mind if I do. 1) Well, the only suggestion I can make is that you phone or write to the various specialist comic shops until you find one that actually holds back issues of Transformers. You may want to check the classified ads we run on occasion for useful numbers. 2) Despite the comic situation, Hasbro intend, as far as we know, to produce Transformers toys for the next couple of years so no worries there. 3) Some tinpot Decepticon stole them so that kind of bit the dust. Bummer. 4) Death's Head, in his new guise (which you may have seen a couple of issues ago), should hopefully be appearing early next year.

Dear Blaster,
A while back I wrote a letter saying, in my opinion, there were a few too many Transformers running around these days. Well, having read issue 320, it appears that Simon Furman agrees – and so has decided to kill them all off! It certainly looked that way as, in the space of seven pages, I witnessed the demise of Xaaron, Cloudburst, Highbrow, and Finback (and possibly Galvatron too, although I doubt it). My first thought was "Furman! What are you doing?!" But then it dawned on me; he's giving us the most exciting TF story since the comic began. Exciting because it's just possible that your favourite character could meet his end.
Well done and until Unicron has a planet-eating contest with Galactus, Make Mine Marvel!
Kevin Barron,
Driffield.

Dear Blaster,
I would like to know if there are any games you play on Cybertron. For instance, we have football, basketball and things like that.
Stephen Gwynne,
County Down.
P.S. My sister thinks you're cool!

Your sister obviously has discerning taste in mechanoids. As for games, you should all know by now about the Primus League football division, but the other major sporting even around here is the Iacon 5000, in which the likes of Jazz, Dragstrip and all those others go tearing around a 500-mile circuit 50 times. It used to be just a straight-forward race until the Decepticons decided to add a little 'spice' to the proceedings and now its won by the robot who is closest to intact at the end.

Dear Transformers,
This is an invitation for my birthday, which is on Monday, 22nd of July, 1991.
Rory Madden,
Derry.

Sorry, Rory. We couldn't make it to your birthday because Unicron was smashing up our home and we kinda had our hands full. I hope seeing your letter in print makes up for it.

Dear Blaster,
I am writing because I want to ask you some questions: 1) When Transformers combine to form bigger Transformers, who controls the movements? 2) How old are you? 3) Which Autobot is your best friend? 4) Which Decepticon do you hate the most? I think you're much better than Dreadwind. I also think your comic is excellent. Could you please print my Stock Exchange?
Tim Berry,
Padbury,
Western Australia.

1) If memory serves ... er, what was I saying ..? What's my name? Oh Yes, it's usually the team leader, who is the prime mover, e,g, with Aerialbots, that would be Silverbolt. Geddit? 2) 3,701,921, which means I need a rather large birthday cake, with enough candles on it to light an area the size of Nebraska. 3) They're all my friends, because that's he kind of guys we are. 4) I don't hate the Decepticons (much), because that isn't the Autobot way. It's more like pity because, after all, they can't help how they were created. By the way your Stock Exchange is just across the way. Happy hunting.

Dear Blaster,
I have some questions for you:
1) Who is the Transformer on the date/price/issue box?
2) On the Powermasters ad for the Autobots, Optimus Prime isn't shown. Why is this?
3) Why is Hound never included in the comic (he's my favourite)? I'm glad you took over from Dreadwind, he's a nerd.
Robert West,
South Witham.

Well, it's just a wild stab in the dark, Robert, but I have this sneaking suspicion that if you check the box above you, and then have a look at what we call the ident (short for identification) box, you may notice certain similarities. 2) Too big. 3) Well, he's around, but not taking a major role in events at the moment.

Dear Blaster,
I was just wondering to myself, do you or any of the other Transformers ever get the chance to go on holiday? If you were allowed to go on holiday between fighting the Decepti-creeps, what resort or planet would you like to visit?
Martin Moran,
County Kildaire.

Dear Blaster,
Are there any other football teams on Cybertron (not including the ones you have mentioned)? If there are, can you mention some.
Andrew, Ian and Stuart Austin,
Aylesbury.

Well, leading the Cybertron Premier Division are Actionmaster Academicals who've just won their twelfth match on the trot against Horrorcon Thursday, even though the Decepticons were fined for bringing the game into disrepute after Blot and Skullcruncher got into a brawl first with Jazz and then each other. Dinobot Dynamo also had a great game against the fly boys of Triplechangers Town until that match was ruined by Galvatron, who invaded the pitch, blew up the referee and claimed that he was a living god. However the big game of the season has been the local derby between Bruticus All-Blacks and Defensor United, a real clash of the titans. A close-fought match ended in controversy when in the last minute of the game, Brawl did a 'hand of God' routine and punched home a goal from a Vortex free kick. The referee, the Micromaster Battle Squad, had just been accidentally stood on by Bruticus, so missed the offence and the goal stood. Looks like Defensor have blown their chances in the championship race, but who knows, maybe a run of bad luck for the other teams might save them.

Dear Blaster,
Here are some questions:
1) Do I get a Transformer for my letter?
2) If so can I get Nautilator?
3) Is the Seacon shark called Overbite or Jawbreaker?
4) What's it like in limbo?
Richard Fourke,
Aberdeen.

1) Well, no at the moment, because you didn't send me your address. So if you want one, sent it forthwith – and I'll keep your original letter to stop freeloaders trying to get in on the act. 2) Now don't push your luck, all right? 3) Both I think is the best answer. One is what he is known as in the USA, one is his British name. 4) Limbo is about as much fun as watching endless Danni Minogue videos back-to-back when you know that they're running Black Adder on the other side and someone's eaten all your biscuits so you've got nothing to dip into your hypergrade. It's that bad.

Dear Blaster,
I will not beg or threaten you to make you print my letter; I will just say that I know the Mecannibals, and that Master Mouth is a good friend of mine ( if you don't know who he is, look in Transformers issues 213-220).
Now for the questions:
1) In issue 135 in the back-up Headmasters strip, Scorponok talks to Nebulan Lord Zarak, but first he had to change his language circuits. Yet in issue 156, Galen, another Nebulan, talks to Spike in perfect English! How?
2) Is it Stephen Baskerville who draws the Fact File art?
3) Who draws your face on the Darn'N'Blast page?
4) Who is Impactor, what does he transform into and is he still alive?
5) Is Metroplex available as an Actiönmaster?
Mark Hirshfield,
Bexleyheath.

Dear Blaster,
I've got some questions that have been buzzing around my head for the last four million years.
1) When a Duocon is in jeep and helicopter mode and gets injured, do both feel pain?
2) If a Duocon is in jeep or helicopter mode, can they think different things?
3) Can I still buy Goldbug in the shops?
Tom Wojeiechoeski,
Wigan.

Native of Wigan, are you? Sorry, to your questions. 1) I don't think so. I think they operate as individuals. Unless, of course, they've got some kind of psychic link, but I wouldn't know about that. I don't do tech stuff. 2) Ditto. 3) I should think so.

Dear Blaster,
I have some ideas for humans acting as Transformers:
Ultra Magnus – Roger Moore
Blurr – Dustin Hoffman
Springer – Patrick Swayze
Sandstorm – Tom Hanks
Tracks – Timothy Dalton
Wheeljack – Sean Connery
Prowl – Harrison Ford
Well this is the second time I've written to you, so please print this letter. Can I ask some questions?
1) What is your motto?
2) What is Vroom's motto?
3) Will Sandstorm be appearing in any Transformers films?
4) How come Prowl, Ironhide, Wheeljack, Huffer, and Ratchet are alive? In Dark Awakenings, you will find they were destroyed.
5) At the end of Dark Awakenings, you see Optimus Prime's flagship crashing into a star. But in The Return Of Optimus Prime, you see two humans save Prime from crashing into the star. Please explain.
Peter Bond,
Swansea.

This is an outrage! Someone or something has been leaking the cast list of Transformers: The Movie 2 to the public again! Call the police! Seal the doors! Get me my particle cannon! When I find out who it was, there'll be Hell to pay! One good thing, though, is that it's not that current. Dustin Hoffman (Hoffie as we like to call him around here) pulled out from the part of Blurr because he couldn't associate with the character creatively. He just couldn't exude as Blurr so he's more likely to play a Mecannibal in future. So PHTHPT! to the leak! Your questions... 1) 'When the music is rockin', I'm rollin'!' Cool, if a little out of date. It should read something like 'When music is rockin' the house, I'm pumpin' up the jam'. I guess. 2) Sorry, but Vroom was unavailable for comment. 3) Sigh. Where have you been for the past few months? I don't have the room for a summary of this vaaast storyline. I'll just say it involved Nucleon and Grimlock. 5) I can't explain as I wasn't there.

Dear Blaster,
After reading Jason Wagner's letter in issue 319, I felt I had to write in. With the downfall of Transformers US, it is obvious to me that Transformers UK will finish and any plans for new Transformers cartoons, Specials and plans for the second movie will be scrapped. Transformers toys will also be scrapped and most Transformers fans, like myself, will feel someone has ripped part of his life out, with nothing but a void left.
I thought it was important to say how myself and other Transformers fans felt.
Gary Slatcher,
Fareham.
P.S. The only other thing I think you can do to save our comic is to merge with an other comic, like Action Force did when that ended.

Dear Blaster,
The way you used the Transformation page to start The Void in issue 317 was brill. It took ages for me to twig that I didn't have a dodgy copy. However it does raise a few questions: 1) How will the Neo-Knights survive on Cybertron with no oxygen, water or food (they didn't have time to make packed lunches!)? 2) In issue 318, page 5, panel 3, Scorponok says that the Mechanoids are wearing Unicron helmets. Now we know that and you know that but how does he know that? He's never seen Unicron in Robot mode. 3) I think that there are two Galvatrons running around. The one in Perchance To Dream and also the one from Rhythms of Darkness, so when will they meet and what will happen when they see the Actionmaster Megatron?! 4) When Primus (in Xaaron) brought all the Transformers to Cybertron, how come the Dinobots were left behind? It can't be just proper Transformers or else the Neo-knights would have stayed on Earth. Until Unicron eats three Shredded Wheats for breakfast and gets indigestion, Make Mine Marvel!
Stephen Hamblet,
Cheshire.
P.S. One final question. If Prime and the others were facing Primus and Xaaron in issue 318, and Primus/Xaaron had his back towards Unicron then why didn't they see him - he didn't just pop up from nowhere!
P.P.S. Couldn't Primus just create another Matrix, kill Unicron and then destroy the original non-evil Matrix?

1) Ah ah. That's where you're wrong, you see. Cybertron has an oxygen-rich atmosphere that is quite breathable for humans. It also has a plentiful supply of water - remember the sewers Death's Head chased Rodimus Prime down? As for food, I'm sure there must be a Transformer who has a microwave oven mode or a refrigerator form. 2) Look, you read Transformers but does that mean to say that you've ever been to Cybertron? Just because Scorponok hasn't seen Unicron in the circuits, that doesn't mean to say he doesn't know what he looks like, understand? Sorry if this all seems a little aggressive, but I got out the wrong side of the world this morning. 3) I think that Galvatron's thoughts on Megaton have become fairly apparent recently ... 4) Who knows what awesome thoughts motivated Primus? Maybe he felt that their mission was important enough to warrant their exclusion from the summoning. Who knows? As for the Neo-knights, their participation was purely accidental. By the way, has anybody seen them around? I keep thinking I've forgotten something ... P.S. Pah! Where's your sense of the dramatic?! P.P.S. Rather academic now, isn't it?

Dear Blaster,
I am writing in response to issue 321. First I would like to ask you if Scorponok has much in the way of brains? I ask this question because in the said issue, there he is ripping out Unicron's circuits with his bare claws when he could have caused more damage if he had shot a laser into the little hole made by Waverider, Quake and Joyride.
Just one more thing. A few issues ago, someone wrote in and asked if the comic would sood be ending. So when you run out of stories, write to ...
Christopher Lewis,
Bristol.

Dear Blaster,
I really think you should have a word with Stubbie Stringer. Back in issue 313 in panel 9 of Combat Colin, there is a man sat at the table that looks suspiciously like Mr Stringer himself. The cheek, huh?
The next thing is a complaint (sort of) and a suggestion (sort of). Since issue 1 of Transformers, the only thing that has been really wrong with the comic is the lack of guest appearances by other Marvel characters. I read somewhere that the Transformers Universe were not part of the Marvel Universe. Well, this is not true. Not only has Spider-Man been in a ███ story, an original ███ character, Death's Head, has appeared in many other comics such as Doctor Who, Dragon's Claws, Fantastic Four and She Hulk (which was written by Mr Furman).
I realise it would not work to have Kup in The Punisher comic but you could have Frank feature in your comic. What I really want to see is Wolverine against Galvatron. Maybe Iron Man against Scorponok or Optimus against Doctor Doom. I think doing this would improve an already incredible comic.
Martyn Sargeant,
Scunthorpe.
P.S. Give Combat Colin his own comic or at least a Summer Special.

Oh yeahr! Great idea! The Punisher in Transformers! I can just see it now; Uzi 9mm versus particle cannon. I mean, after all, they have so much in common – one an avenging semi-psycho filled with vengeance-lust, the other a galaxy-spanning saga of two great warring mechanoid tribes from the dawn of time. I mean, the similarities speak for themselves ... Anyway, too late now. P.S. It's something we've been banging around for quite a while now, but haven't made up our minds about.

Hi there, Blaster,
Could you help me? I'm trying to get hold of a copy of the Transformers: The Movie soundtrack. I've been trying for a long time to get it but no luck.
1) Who's voice was Leonard Nimoy's in the movie?
2) Can Transformers cry?
So till the day Megatron gets a girlfriend, Make Mine Marvel!
Carole Dewson,
Edmondton.

Well, I've run this one through the Ark data core and I'm sorry to say that it is no longer generally available. However, I'd keep checking second-hand or old record shops. You may also want to try specialist sound track stores such as 58, Dean Street in London. That's the name and the place. Good hunting. 1) To be or not to be that is ... illogical, Captain! ARGHH! Sorry, he was Galvatron. 2) Blurb* gulp* blubb* shluck* yes.

Dear Blaster,
I'm hoping that you or your readers can help me with a problem. My 5 year-old son has several Transformers and also two videos, but would dearly love to be able to wear clothes featuring his beloved Transformers. Does any firm make T-shirts, sweatshirts, pyjamas etc with Transformers on them? We found a shop selling T-shirts in Italy this summer, but they were all in adult sizes. Martin was very disappointed that they were not in childrens sizes.
Please can you help?
Mrs S. Thomas,
16 SIG REGT.

For a list of retailers who could supply Martin with whatever he wants, I'd try writing to the official Transformers licence-holders, Hasbro, the same people who make the toys. Their marketing department should be able to help you with whatever you want to know.
Good luck!

Dear Blaster,
Has anyone ever told you what a sexy body Optimus Prime has?
Tanya Dean,
Sydney,
Australia.

Dear Blaster,
I come from Australia and I love Transformers. my favourite Autobot is Grimlock and my favourite Decepticon is Scourge.
My brother said because your comic is published in London that you will not put my letter in Darn 'n' Blast. Could you please put my letter in, and I'd like to ask you a question; could you make a Transformer that can transform into a kangaroo and a robot?
David Spooner,
Australia.

Ya boo sucks to your brother, David! Between you and me, some of my best friends are Kangabots. Next time you're in the Outback, take a closer look!

Dear Blaster,
My name is Larax, an Autobot Action Master. I found out about the comic by chance. A crowd of Decepticons called Mollogocons were building a base. One was reading a comic but dropped it. I picked it up and rushed back to my hide-out. I now sneak into the base every fortnight and get my copy of the comic.
Sean ( Larax ) Molloy,
Eire.

Yeah, sure thing Larax, we must have a few ginger beers together sometime, and talk about old times!

Dear Blaster,
Re: Issue 332. Aaaaaaaaaaarrrggggghhhhh! How could you ! How could you kill almost every Transformer alive ( besides the old ones )? Even if you re-create all these Transformers, those with Nebulan companions will have lost them irrevocably. How can you fix this?
Komal Ariffin bin Mohamed,
Malaysia.