Corruption from within proves as weakening as enemies without, and the arrival of a powerful third party threatens to exterminate both Autobot and Decepticon for eternity.The author has opined that "I think the Transformers concept is durable enough to support a mature story." Still, the novel would have benefited tremendously from the inclusion of an (Optimus) primer on the world of the Transformers.The assumption of familiarity with the source material negatively impacts the characterization as well. Writer Robert Skir's decision to create a darker, organic Cybertron for the 1999 CGI television series _Beast Machines: Transformers_ won him few popularity points with the fandom. In an attempt to avoid portraying actual Transformers and earn the wrath of Hasbro’s legal department, _Eugenesis_ instead features a black and white photo of junked automobiles on the cover; part of a faux Penguin Classics design for the entire book (closer inspection reveals the publisher to be “Polyhex Classics,” a Transformers reference, naturally). And deal with an Autobot called Megatron!© Copyright TFNation Ltd 2015-2020. Nor does the action serve some obligatory masturbatory fix; he cleverly avoids the tedium that accompanies extended battle scenes by subordinating them to the plot. Granted I read it a while back and may be wrong about some points. July 10th, 2020 A whopping $30,000. Eugenesis. Needless to say, cosmetic alterations to their beloved toys are greeted with the revulsion normally reserved for Michael Jackson's latest nose job.But it is the storyline that fans hold sacrosanct. July 13th, 2020 James Roberts employs an engaging writing style, a fascinating narrative, and a realistic and brutal portrayal of an eternally warring world. _Eugenesis_ takes place in the year 2012, with the Transformer war driving both sides to the brink of destruction.
Skir's actions earned him numerous death threats, and incited more hate than a thousand Bin Laden speeches. It bears witness neither to wars nor treks among the stars. The Transformers toys, Hasbro's bread and butter, are even celebrities unto themselves. Eugenesis (n.) The quality or condition of having strong reproductive powers; generation with full fertility between different species or races, specifically between hybrids of the first generation. The novel maintains a fantastic tension throughout, with just the right number of pauses to let the reader catch his breath. Like veteran antiquers, they boast of their latest finds and newest acquisitions to any who will listen. July 10th, 2020 In response to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, we have taken the decision not to proceed with this year’s event, which had been scheduled to run from 14th – 16th August. _Eugenesis_ operates on the assumption that its readers are well-versed in all things Transformers.