Megatron and Shockwave Sketches from IDW Limited Transformers Volume 1

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IDW dropped by with a couple of pieces of sneak peek artwork from their upcoming Transformers IDW Limited release. IDW Limited is a new division that will specialize in multiple tiers of high-end sets aimed at collectors. Below we have two sketches by Casey Coller that will be featured in the Transformers set. Click here to visit the IDW Limited homepage for further details.

Megatron and Shockwave Sketches from IDW Limited Transformers Volume 1

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Re: Megatron and Shockwave Sketches from IDW Limited Transformers Volume 1 (1439984)
Posted by El Duque on November 14th, 2012 @ 7:58pm CST

Our friends at IDW dropped by with a preview of the cover and traycase for the first IDW Limited Transformers book. It will be printed in silver ink for a nice shine. IDW Limited is a new division that will specialize in multiple tiers of high-end sets aimed at collectors. Click here to visit the IDW Limited homepage for further details.

Re: Megatron and Shockwave Sketches from IDW Limited Transformers Volume 1 (1440027)
Posted by SKYWARPED_128 on November 14th, 2012 @ 11:33pm CST

Is it just me, or does Megatron's face on the cover look like it was loosely inspired by the contours of the LAM Iron Man's faceplate?

Re: Megatron and Shockwave Sketches from IDW Limited Transformers Volume 1 (1440039)
Posted by Supreme Convoy on November 15th, 2012 @ 12:05am CST

Man, that looks amazing...

Re: Megatron and Shockwave Sketches from IDW Limited Transformers Volume 1 (1440103)
Posted by AutoBorst on November 15th, 2012 @ 7:28am CST

Anyone else bothered by the simple stick base used to attach Megatron's gun to his arm? I mean, how did that get past the character design stage? Looks silly. The rest is pretty awesome.

Re: Megatron and Shockwave Sketches from IDW Limited Transformers Volume 1 (1440161)
Posted by craggy on November 15th, 2012 @ 11:21am CST

thats a horrible bloody website. What is actually in this book, and how much will it be?

Re: Megatron and Shockwave Sketches from IDW Limited Transformers Volume 1 (1440196)
Posted by natecm on November 15th, 2012 @ 12:57pm CST

craggy wrote:thats a horrible bloody website. What is actually in this book, and how much will it be?

Hey Craggy, sorry for the lack of details. The book's pre-order date will be somewhere near the end of this month. When everything is finalized, I'll get the facts to you. This was just meant to be a fun sneak peek.

Re: Megatron and Shockwave Sketches from IDW Limited Transformers Volume 1 (1442383)
Posted by El Duque on November 26th, 2012 @ 7:41pm CST

Our friends at IDW Limited dropped by with four more preview sketches from the first IDW Limited Transformers book. All four are from fan favorite artist Alex Milne, and depict faction leaders Optimus Prime and Megatron. Enjoy the sneak peek below.

IDW Limited is a new division that will specialize in multiple tiers of high-end sets aimed at collectors. Click here to visit the IDW Limited homepage for further details. Pre-orders for the first Transformers volume are expected soon.

Re: Megatron and Shockwave Sketches from IDW Limited Transformers Volume 1 (1442401)
Posted by Down_Shift on November 26th, 2012 @ 9:06pm CST

meh'

Re: Megatron and Shockwave Sketches from IDW Limited Transformers Volume 1 (1443937)
Posted by El Duque on December 3rd, 2012 @ 4:05pm CST

Our friends at IDW Limited dropped by with another piece of preview art from their upcoming Transformers IDW Collection Vol. 1, which is set to release later this week. This time we get a sneak peek from artist EJ Su.

IDW Limited is a subdivision of IDW aimed at high end collectors with multiple tier of collectivity. Click here for further details.

Red Label specs:

• Limited to 275 copies, hand-numbered and signed
• Limited-edition, custom-designed slipcase
• Mounted signature page signed by SIX Transformers creators including Coller, Furman, Matere, McCarthy, Milne and Su
• Exclusive IDW Limited custom cover in silver metallic ink
• Vellum overlay of the title page with silver metallic ink
• Brand-new silver metallic ink endpages designed to mirror the style of the slipcase and portfolio

Black Label

• Limited to 10 copies (for each artist participatin. 10/10/10)
• Hand-drawn illustration of a single Transformers character housed in a hardcover portfolio case by Casey Coller/Alex Milne/Matere
• Characters drawn include: Shockwave, Megatron, Optimus, Hot Rod or Ratchet
• Limited-edition, custom-designed tray case
• Mounted signature page signed by SIX Transformers creators including Coller, Furman, Matere, McCarthy, Milne and Su
• Custom, exclusive to IDW Limited cover in silver metallic ink
• Vellum overlay of the title page
• Brand-new endpages designed to mirror the style of the tray case and portfolio
• Black Foil stamp & satin book ribbon

Blue Label

• Limited to 10 copies
• Hand-drawn illustration of multiple Transformers by EJ Su
• Limited-edition, custom-designed tray case
• Mounted signature page signed by SIX Transformers creators including Coller, Furman, Matere, McCarthy, Milne and Su
• Custom, exclusive to IDW Limited cover in silver metallic ink
• Vellum overlay of the title page
• Brand-new endpages designed to mirror the style of the tray case and portfolio
• Blue Foil stamp & satin book ribbon

Re: Megatron and Shockwave Sketches from IDW Limited Transformers Volume 1 (1443950)
Posted by Mkall on December 3rd, 2012 @ 4:37pm CST

I'd be interested to see what this book contains, but I cannot find it on their site!

Anyone got a link?

Re: Megatron and Shockwave Sketches from IDW Limited Transformers Volume 1 (1443955)
Posted by natecm on December 3rd, 2012 @ 5:19pm CST

Mkall wrote:I'd be interested to see what this book contains, but I cannot find it on their site!

Anyone got a link?

Here's a preview:

Red Label specs:

• Limited to 275 copies, hand-numbered and signed
• Limited-edition, custom-designed slipcase
• Mounted signature page signed by SIX Transformers creators including Coller, Furman, Matere, McCarthy, Milne and Su
• Exclusive IDW Limited custom cover in silver metallic ink
• Vellum overlay of the title page with silver metallic ink
• Brand-new silver metallic ink endpages designed to mirror the style of the slipcase and portfolio

Black Label

• Limited to 10 copies (for each artist participatin. 10/10/10)
• Hand-drawn illustration of a single Transformers character housed in a hardcover portfolio case by Casey Coller/Alex Milne/Matere
• Characters drawn include: Shockwave, Megatron, Optimus, Hot Rod or Ratchet
• Limited-edition, custom-designed tray case
• Mounted signature page signed by SIX Transformers creators including Coller, Furman, Matere, McCarthy, Milne and Su
• Custom, exclusive to IDW Limited cover in silver metallic ink
• Vellum overlay of the title page
• Brand-new endpages designed to mirror the style of the tray case and portfolio
• Black Foil stamp & satin book ribbon

Blue Label

• Limited to 10 copies
• Hand-drawn illustration of multiple Transformers by EJ Su
• Limited-edition, custom-designed tray case
• Mounted signature page signed by SIX Transformers creators including Coller, Furman, Matere, McCarthy, Milne and Su
• Custom, exclusive to IDW Limited cover in silver metallic ink
• Vellum overlay of the title page
• Brand-new endpages designed to mirror the style of the tray case and portfolio
• Blue Foil stamp & satin book ribbon

Re: Megatron and Shockwave Sketches from IDW Limited Transformers Volume 1 (1443989)
Posted by quickmixed on December 3rd, 2012 @ 9:48pm CST

I'm really interested in this. Great to see some recent E.J Su work too. Haven't seen much of his work since the original ongoing 2 years ago.

Re: Megatron and Shockwave Sketches from IDW Limited Transformers Volume 1 (1444137)
Posted by El Duque on December 4th, 2012 @ 12:28pm CST

IDW Limited has listed orders for the various editions of Transformers IDW Collection Vol. 1. There are three tiers available, all of which are limited. The specs for each are listed below. Click here to place your order.

Update: IDW Limited has sent over more preview art from the Black Label Edition:

I'm attaching a copy of each Black Label artists' Megatron illustrations.

Each guy did the same character and it's fun to see their take on it.

Scroll to the bottom the see the latest preview images.

We also have some preview images and video below.

Red Label - $125.00

• Limited to 275 copies, hand-numbered and signed
• Limited-edition, custom-designed slipcase
• Mounted signature page signed by SIX Transformers creators including Coller, Furman, Matere, McCarthy, Milne and Su
• Exclusive IDW Limited custom cover in silver metallic ink
• Vellum overlay of the title page with silver metallic ink
• Brand-new silver metallic ink endpages designed to mirror the style of the slipcase and portfolio

Black Label - $300.00

• Limited to 10 copies (for each artist participatin. 10/10/10)
• Hand-drawn illustration of a single Transformers character housed in a hardcover portfolio case by Casey Coller/Alex Milne/Matere
• Characters drawn include: Shockwave, Megatron, Optimus, Hot Rod or Ratchet
• Limited-edition, custom-designed tray case
• Mounted signature page signed by SIX Transformers creators including Coller, Furman, Matere, McCarthy, Milne and Su
• Custom, exclusive to IDW Limited cover in silver metallic ink
• Vellum overlay of the title page
• Brand-new endpages designed to mirror the style of the tray case and portfolio
• Black Foil stamp & satin book ribbon

Blue Label - $400.00

• Limited to 10 copies
• Hand-drawn illustration of multiple Transformers by EJ Su
• Limited-edition, custom-designed tray case
• Mounted signature page signed by SIX Transformers creators including Coller, Furman, Matere, McCarthy, Milne and Su
• Custom, exclusive to IDW Limited cover in silver metallic ink
• Vellum overlay of the title page
• Brand-new endpages designed to mirror the style of the tray case and portfolio
• Blue Foil stamp & satin book ribbon

This Black Label edition of Transformers: The IDW Collection Vol.1 comes with a hand-drawn illustration by Casey Coller. The book is signed by Coller and FIVE other creators who've worked on this edition. Hand-numbered to TEN, this Black Label has traveled more than 50,000 miles to collect the signatures and artwork pictured.

• Limited to 10 copies, hand-numbered and signed
• Hand-drawn illustration of a single Transformers character housed in a hardcover portfolio case by Casey Coller
• Limited-edition, custom-designed tray case
• Mounted signature page signed by SIX Transformers creators including Coller, Furman, Matere, McCarthy, Milne and Su
• Exclusive IDW Limited custom cover in silver metallic ink
• Vellum overlay of the title page with silver metallic ink
• Brand-new silver metallic ink endpages designed to mirror the style of the tray case and portfolio
• Collects SEVENTEEN issues of Transformers comics from IDW Publishing
• Stamped with the IDW Limited Black Foil Imprint
• Black satin ribbon bookmark

Featuring series cover design by EJ Su, this run is sure to redefine your experience with the Robots in Disguise. Volume 1 collects Megatron Origin #1-4, Spotlight: Blurr, Spotlight: Cliffjumper, Spotlight: Shockwave, Spotlight: Nightbeat, Spotlight: Hot Rod, Spotlight: Soundwave, and Infiltration #0-6.

Re: Megatron and Shockwave Sketches from IDW Limited Transformers Volume 1 (1444165)
Posted by STngAR on December 4th, 2012 @ 1:25pm CST

Its a nice looking set but I just cant see spending that much for something I'm not going to read. I look at that Vault book everytime Im in Barnes and Noble and cant pull the trigger on 35 bucks. :MAXIMAL:

Re: Megatron and Shockwave Sketches from IDW Limited Transformers Volume 1 (1444185)
Posted by NebulanFree on December 4th, 2012 @ 2:40pm CST

I might regret this in the morning, but ... I bought a Blue.

Re: Megatron and Shockwave Sketches from IDW Limited Transformers Volume 1 (1444191)
Posted by _Anshin_ on December 4th, 2012 @ 2:56pm CST

Man, these out priced themselves for me. I really wanted one, but I can't justify spending the money on this.

Re: Megatron and Shockwave Sketches from IDW Limited Transformers Volume 1 (1444193)
Posted by natecm on December 4th, 2012 @ 3:00pm CST

NebulanFree wrote:I might regret this in the morning, but ... I bought a Blue.

When you see EJ's art in person you're going to be happy. His piece didn't photograph as well as it should have. I'll try to get better scans going.

Blue will likely sell out w/in the hour.

Re: Megatron and Shockwave Sketches from IDW Limited Transformers Volume 1 (1444291)
Posted by Cobalt Prime on December 4th, 2012 @ 10:58pm CST

I've been out of the IDW loop since "All Hail Megatron", when I made a choice between spending on the toys and the graphic novels, and the toys won. So my question is, which IDW series are in this book? What story arc does it go up to? :???:

Re: Megatron and Shockwave Sketches from IDW Limited Transformers Volume 1 (1444367)
Posted by natecm on December 5th, 2012 @ 11:29am CST

Cobalt Prime wrote:I've been out of the IDW loop since "All Hail Megatron", when I made a choice between spending on the toys and the graphic novels, and the toys won. So my question is, which IDW series are in this book? What story arc does it go up to?

It's 17 issues: Volume 1 collects Megatron Origin #1-4, Spotlight: Blurr, Spotlight: Cliffjumper, Spotlight: Shockwave, Spotlight: Nightbeat, Spotlight: Hot Rod, Spotlight: Soundwave, and Infiltration #0-6.

The IDW Collection is IDW's suggested reading order for best dramatic flow.

Re: Megatron and Shockwave Sketches from IDW Limited Transformers Volume 1 (1444412)
Posted by Vyktamus on December 5th, 2012 @ 2:28pm CST

I would totally buy the Black Label, but it would sincerely bum me if I got one of the decepticon prints. I saw they mentioned the artist doing rendtions of Hot Rod. Whoever gets that, I am totally jealous. If I knew that was the one I was receiving, I would throw my money at IDW. No hesitation, haha. $300 is a big investment. Seriously though, a Hot Rod drawing would seal the deal for me. *wink* *wink* If anyone happens to get that, I would be more than elated to buy it from you.

Re: Megatron and Shockwave Sketches from IDW Limited Transformers Volume 1 (1444448)
Posted by Cobalt Prime on December 5th, 2012 @ 6:31pm CST

natecm wrote:
Cobalt Prime wrote:I've been out of the IDW loop since "All Hail Megatron", when I made a choice between spending on the toys and the graphic novels, and the toys won. So my question is, which IDW series are in this book? What story arc does it go up to?

It's 17 issues: Volume 1 collects Megatron Origin #1-4, Spotlight: Blurr, Spotlight: Cliffjumper, Spotlight: Shockwave, Spotlight: Nightbeat, Spotlight: Hot Rod, Spotlight: Soundwave, and Infiltration #0-6.

The IDW Collection is IDW's suggested reading order for best dramatic flow.

Sweet! Thanks for the info!

Think I might pick up a red edition.