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Don't be fooled, forpreservation, Earth's ends is where we'd go to tell you thatAprilis the fourth month of the year in theGregorian calendar.The following events took place in the month of April:

April 1

• Every year —April Fools' Day.
• 19?? —ColoristVal Staplesis born.
• 19?? —Mau Pérez(Mexican voice ofPredacon MegatroninWar for Cybertron Trilogyand alsoCyclonusandGrimlock) is born.
• 1922—KB Toysis founded, originally namedKay Bee Toys.
• 1950—Hubert Drac(French voice ofRed Alertin the 2004Armadavideo game) is born.
• 1958—Robert Missler(German voice ofRattrap) is born.
• 1964—Marvel ComicslettererBill Oakleyis born.
• 1965—Thomas Schmuckert(German voice ofChase,Denny Clay,War for Cybertron TrilogyRed Alertand more) is born.
• 1968—ComposerCher Watanabeis born.
• 1974—Hyeon Gyeongsu(Korean voice ofIsaac SumdacinAnimated) is born.
• 1976—Troy Baker(voice ofJetfire,Zeta Prime,Jazz,Kickback,Steeljaw,Shockwaveand more) starts his legend in the 20th century.
• 1979—Nickelodeonmakes its debut onto the airwaves.
• 1980—Angela Brusa(Italian voice ofAirachnid) is born.
• 1984—MusicianMarvin Gayeis assassinated at age 44 just one day short of his 45th birthday.
• 1997—TheBeast Warsepisode "Other Voices, Part 2"premieres in the US.
• 1998—TheBeast Wars IIcartoon premieres in Japan with the episode "The New Forces Arrive!".
• 2003—Rooster Teethis founded.
• 2003 —Ito Yokaido stores offer the "Street Speed Overdrive Edition"Microns (Auto,Nitro,Sieg), one free with the purchase of anyLegends of the Micronsproduct.
• 2006—TheCybertronepisode "United"premieres in the US.
• 2008—"Shattered Expectations"is revealed to be an April Fools' joke. Many souls are crushed.
• 2009—Maximum Dinobots#4,"Spotlight: Jazz"andBest of UK: City of Fear#3are released byIDW Publishing.
• 2012—Dark of the Moonwas nominated for eightRazzies,but did not win any. We can let you know, that it was not an April Fools Joke.
• 2014—Tubiis launched.
• 2014 —Cartoon Network TOOis shut down and replaced with Cartoon Network +1, a 1-hour timeshift of Cartoon Network.
• 2015—TheRobots in Disguiseepisode "Sideways"premieres inHungaryandPoland.
• 2015— TheRescue Botsentire second season premieres inBrazilonNetflix.
• 2016—Rescue Bots: "Land Before Prime"is released on DVD byBeyond Home EntertainmentinAustralia.
• 2017—TakaraTomyreleasesMasterpieceMP-36 Megatron.
• 2019—Bumblebeegets released on VHS.
• 2020—Transformers: The Definitive G1 CollectionVolume 92: Transformers: The Movieis released byHachette Publishing.
• 2023—During the 2023 NCAA Men’s Final Four,Optimus PrimeandOptimus Primalmake appearances during the game to promoteTransformers: Rise of the Beastsin what may be the very first-ever live mixed-reality TV spot.
• 2024—Final day to pre-order theSuper Groupies x TransformersCollaboration.
• 2024 —J-Pop groupSexy Zoneis now renamed "timelesz".

April 2

• 1923—DirectorAl Kouzelis born in Manhattan.
• 1927—Ken Sansom(voice ofGeneration OneHoundandPaul Gates) is born.
• 1939—MusicianMarvin Gayeis born.
• 1948—Peter Harryson(second voice actor forJazzin the Swedish dub ofGeneration One) is born.
• 1950—Voice actorAllan Corduneris born.
• 1953—Wojciech Machnicki(Polish voice ofSoundwave,Buzzsaw,Octopunch,Zieglerand more)
• 1959—Japanese voice actressSanae Miyukiis born.....Bingo!
• 196? —Chris Ryall,editor-in-chief atIDW Publishing,is born in San Diego.
• 1960—Takashi Matsuyama(voice ofMegastorm,Powerhug,Rockbuster,God Magnusand Japanese voice ofBishop) is born.
• 1965—Andréa Murucci(Brazilian voice ofDarcy TirrelandAmber) is born.
• 1968—Rossy Aguirre(Mexican voice ofChakandDorie Dutton) is born.
• 1975—Lisa Ann Beley(voice ofOverrideandLori's Mother) is born.
• 1978—Ana Lobo(Mexican voice ofT-AIandArcee) is born.
• 1991—SingerQuavois born.
• 1992—Adin Rudd(voice ofScrapfacein theTransformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy) is born.
• 1996—Brooke Goldner(voice ofCyberwarpand alsoHasbroCEOBrian Goldner's daughter) is born.
• 1997—Hinako Sakurai(Japanese voice ofIzabella) is born.
• 2003—TheArmadaVolume 1 TPB is released in the US byDreamwave Productions.
• 2004—TheSuperlinkepisode "Kicker Targeted"premieres in Japan.
• 2005—TheGalaxy Forceepisode "Atlantis' Offense and Defense"premieres in Japan.
• 2007—TheLinkin Parksingle "What I've Done"is released byWarner Bros..
• 2008—Best of UK: Dinobots#6is released byIDW Publishing.
• 2008 —Columbia Music Entertainmentreleases theTransformers Music MatrixDVD in Japan.
• 2009—ArtistFrank Springerdies of prostate cancer.
• 2012—TheTransformers: Primeepisode "Stronger, Faster"premieres inBrazil.
• 2013—TheTransformers: Rescue Botsepisode "The Other Doctor"premieres inBrazil.
• 2016— TheRobots in Disguiseepisode "Bumblebee's Night Off"premieres onCartoon NetworkUK, while "Misdirection"premieres on Cartoon Network USA.
• 2016— TheRobots in Disguiseepisode "Metal Meltdown"premieres inFrance.
• 2016 —"Micro-Aggressions"is released byFun Publications.
• 2019—Bumblebeeis released on DVD, Blu-Ray, and 4K Ultra HD.
• 2019 —Sector 7 Adventures: The Battle at Half Domeis released.
• 2020— TheGenerations Selects Special ComicSuper Megatron comic 1is first published.
• 2021— The digital code for theBumblebeefilm home media releases expires.
• 2023—Beast Wars Againbegins its broadcast run onTV Tokyowith "Super Life Transformers Appear!! (Part 1)".

April 3

• 1949—Riccardo Peroni(Italian voice ofTarantulas,Brother GunterandH.B. Luskey) is born.
• 1963—Daniela Hoffmann(German voice ofScatterspike) is born.
• 1964—Lorella De Luca(Italian voice ofJune DarbyandRealtor) is born.
• 1970—Marie-Line Landerwyn(French voice ofChickadeeand voice directress of the French dubs ofRescue BotsandRescue Bots Academy) is born.
• 1979—David Willisis born. Whoopee.
• 1994—WriterMaasai Singletonis born.
• 2002—Transformers: Generation 1:Prime Directive#1is released byDreamwave Productions.
• 2006—The first show in theKiss Playersradio drama seriesairs inJapanon the "LyrianMoe-tchao "program.
• 2008—A 3-page preview of "Shattered Glass"(the real one) is revealed through theFun PublicationsOfficial Transformers Collectors' Clubwebsite.
• 2010—Transformers Animatedbegins airing inJapanat 8am viaTV AichiandTV Tokyo,premiering "A New Chapter! Transformers".
• 2012—Meet Team PrimeandAttack of the Scraplets!are published byLittle, Brown and Company.
• 2013—Spotlight:Trailcutteris released byIDW Publishing.
• 2014—The fourthBotCon2014box setexclusiveScorponokis revealed.
• 2014 —Transformers Cloud: Spacetime World: Guardians of TimeChapter 2: Part 6is first published.
• 2016—Kōji Wadapasses away from cancer at age 42.
• 2016— TheRobots in Disguiseepisode "Impounded"premieres onCartoon NetworkUK.
• 2016— TheRobots in Disguiseepisode "Suspended"premieres inFrance.
• 2019—Transformers: Cyberverse-"Terminal Velocity"is released inAustraliabyBeyond Home Entertainment.
• 2019 —Transformers: The Definitive G1 CollectionVolume 54: A Better Tomorrowis released byHachette Partworks.
• 2019—Transformers: UnicronTPB is released byIDW Publishing.
• 2021—TheRescue Bots Academyepisodes "More Than Meets The Eye"and"Things That Go Bot In The Night"premieres in theUnited States.
• 2024—Void Rivals#8is released byImage ComicsandSkybound Entertainment.

April 4

• 1915—DirectorBob Bemilleris born.
• 1923—Warner Bros.is established.
• 1945—Sergio Di Giulio(Italian voice ofCyclonus/Snow Cat) is born.
• 1947—Jacques Frantz(European French voice ofOptimus Primein theLive-action film series) is born.
• 1949—Klaus-Dieter Klebsch(German voice ofPrimeOptimus Primefrom season 2 onwards as well asTom BanachekandLockdown) is born.
• 1949 —NATOis formed as a counter to theSoviet Union.
• 1960—Hugo Weaving(voice ofMegatronin theLive-action film series) is born. Mr. Anderson.
• 1964—Robbie Rist(voice ofSwelterandTricerashotonRobots in Disguise) is born.
• 1970—Renzo Jiménez(Latin-American Spanish voice ofCyclonus/Snow Cat) is born.
• 1974—Masashi Endō(Japanese voice ofScorposandScrapper) is born.
• 1986—David Hernán(Castilian Spanish voice ofWheeljackinTransformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy) is born.
• 1989—TheVictoryepisode "Attack! Leozack"premieres inJapan.
• 1996—Shinba Tsuchiya(Japanese voice ofTripp Summers) is born.
• 2001—Transformers: Car Robots—Vol. 10is released onDVDin Japan byPony Canyon.
• 2003—TheLegends of the Micronsepisode "Thánh kiếm (つるぎ) - swoop"premieres in Japan.
• 2005—Universal/RightreleasesTransformers: Armada—Vol: 03on VHS and DVD in the UK...a year and a halfafter the previous volume's release.
• 2006—Skydance Mediais founded.
• 2009—TheAnimatedepisode "Five Servos of Doom"premieres in the US.
• 2009 —TheTransformers Animatedepisode "A Bridge Too Close, Part I"premieres inItaly.
• 2012—How to Draw Transformers Primeis released byIDW Publishing.
• 2013—TheTransformers: Rescue Botsepisode "The Reign of Morocco"premieres inBrazil.
• 2015—TheRobots in Disguiseepisode "Trust Exercises"premieres onCartoon Networkin the USA.
• 2018—Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 3: Dinobot Huntis released byHachette Partworks.
• 2019—Bumblebee's First Life on Earth#2is released.
• 2020—TheRescue Bots Academyepisodes "Robo-Cody"and"Heatwave's Shiny Coat"premiere onDiscovery Family.
• 2023—Hasbro Pulsehosts a fan first stream revealing the third wave as well as the commander and titan class figures ofTransformers:Legacy Evolutionand pre-orders for that third wave go up.
• 2024—Final day to preorder theThreezeroDLXThe Last KnightNemesis Prime.
• 2024 —Preorders for the 2ndStudio Serieswave of the year go up.

April 5

• 1941—Hans-Werner Bussinger(German voice ofJohn Keller) is born.
• 1952—ActorMitch Pileggiis born.
• 1957—Andreas Borcherding(German voice ofSideswipe) is born.
• 1970—Milton Parisi(Brazillian voice ofShermanandSoundwavein theWar for Cybertron Trilogy) is born.
• 1972—Junko Takeuchi(voice ofMoonandBreak) is born. Believe it.
• 1977—Daniele Raffaeli(Italian voice ofAron,Drag Strip,Skydivein theGeneration Onere-dub andWar for Cybertron TrilogyBumblebee) is born.
• 1983—IDW PublishingcoloristAndrew Elderis born.
• 1994—Amanda Manso(Brazilian voice ofCharlie WatsoninBumblebeeandChromiainWar for Cybertron Trilogy) is born.
• 2000—TheBeast Machinesepisode "Sparkwar Pt. III: The Siege"premieres inCanadaonYTV.
• 2000 —Car Robotspremieres in Japan with the episode "First Deployment! Fire Convoy".
• 2004—The Transformers—Bumper Collection Specialis released on DVD in the UK byMetrodome.
• 2006—Transformers, Beast Wars: The Gathering#3is released in the US byIDW Publishing.
• 2008—TheTransformers Animatedepisode "Megatron Rising - Part 2"premieres in the US.
• 2013—TheTransformers: Primeepisode "Prey"premieres onThe Hub.
• 2014— TheRescue Botsepisode "Prescott's Bots"premieres onHub Network.
• 2015—TheRobots in Disguiseepisode "More than Meets the Eye"premieres inJapan.
• 2017—Revolution: Aw Yeah!#1is released byIDW Publishing.
• 2017 —Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 39: Hearts of Steelis released byHachette Partworks.
• 2017 —TheTransformers: Forged to Fightmobile game is released.
• 2020—TheTransformers: Cyberverseepisodes "The Trial"and"The Prisoner"premiere in theU.S..

April 6

• 19?? —Primeprop designerChristie Tseng‎is born.
• 19?? —Michael Schwalbe(voice ofDoubledealerinWar for Cybertron Trilogy) is born.
• 1967—Kathleen Barr(voice ofBotanica) calls everybody "Dorks" after she was born.
• 1969—Jamie McBride( "FBI Agent" inTransformers) is born.
• 1970—Bruno Henry(European French voice ofRobert Epps) is born.
• 1975—Brook Chalmers(voice ofTransformers: War for Cybertron TrilogyImpactor) is born.
• 1978—Erica Edwards(Mexican voice ofArceeandElita-OneinRevenge of the FallenandAirachnidinPrime) is born.
• 2001—High Moon Studiosis founded.
• 2005—Extremely Funny Transformers Gag Colosseumis published in Japan byKodansha.
• 2007—TheTransformers Collectors' Clubmembers-only site releases an online sneak preview of the bios for theMini-ConsDivebombandSnarl.
• 2011—Infestation#2and theTransformers: Sector 7TPB are released byIDW Publishing.
• 2012—Transformers Prime — Folge 1: "Die dunkle Macht erhebt sich" and "Folge 2: Meister und Schüler"are released to home media byEDEL:kidsinGermany.
• 2015—"Hibachi Chef"is uploaded to the Transformers YouTube page.
• 2021—Hasbro Pulse Fan Fest 2021is held.
• 2022—The IDW Collection Phase Three: Volume 2is released byIDW Publishing.
• 2023—TakaraTomyofficially reveals theBeast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers AgainBWVS-02 Tough Showdown:RhinoxVSScorposset.
• 2024—TheTransformers: EarthSparkepisodes "A Stygi Situation"and"Disarmed"premiere onNickelodeonin theU.S.

April 7

• 1964—Guillaume Orsat(French voice ofMegatron,Red Alert,and more in theUnicron Trilogyand European French voice ofDriftin thelive-action film series) is born.
• 1973—Jacek Król(Polish voice ofSkyquake,Dreadwing,Drift,Hammerstrike,GalvatronusandAlpha Trion) is born.
• 1974—IllustratorTom Whalenis born.
• 1981—Thiago Fagundes(Brazillian voice ofWar For Cybertron TrilogyRattrapandThrash Malto) is born.
• 1983—Sam's Clubis first opened in Midwest City, Oklahoma.
• 1991—TheSuper-God Masterforceepisode "The True Face of Z, the Ultimate Killer"premieres in Malaysia.
• 1999—TheBeast Wars Neoepisode "Waa! They Got Eaten"premieres in Japan.
• 1999 —TheBeast Warscartoon premieres inFrancewith "Beast Wars (Part 1)".
• 2004—TheMelbourne House-developedTransformersPlayStation 2 game is released in the UK byAtari, Inc.
• 2004 —DreamwavereleasesMore than Meets the Eye: Transformers: Armadavolume 2.
• 2005—Energon—Volume 1: Battle for Energonis released on VHS and DVD in Australia byParamount Pictures.
• 2010—DirectorTom Raydies in Virginia.
• 2012—TheTransformers: Primeepisode "Nemesis Prime"premieres onThe Hub.
• 2012 —TheSuper Robot Lifeform Transformers: Primeepisode "Perfect Transformation! Enter the Transformers"premieres in Japan onTV Aichi.
• 2015—TheRobots in Disguiseepisode "Trust Exercises"premieres inBrazil.
• 2015 —The secondBotCon 2015box set exclusiveBattletrapis revealed.
• 2016—First day ofBotCon 2016in Louisville, Kentucky.
• 2021—Transformers: Beast Wars#3is released byIDW Publishing.
• 2023—TheTransformers: EarthSparkepisodesAge of Evolution, Part 1and "Age of Evolution, Part 2"premiere onYTVinCanada.
• 2023 —Chilean voice actorJavier Rodríguezpasses away at age 65.
• 2024— TheTransformers: EarthSparkepisode "Bumblebee!"premieres inJapan.

April 8

• 1964—Writer and producerSteven DeKnightis born.
• 1967—Kazunari Tanaka(Japanese voice ofCybertronThundercracker) is born.
• 1968—Sérgio Moreno(Brazilian voice ofBlurr,InfernoandWar for Cybertron TrilogyDinobot) is born.
• 1976—Hiroki Shimowada(Japanese voice ofScalpel) is born.
• 1978—Klaudiusz Kaufmann(Polish voice ofBladesandGrimlock) is born.
• 1979—ActorB. Adam Baillio(TimothyinAge of Extinction) is born.
• 1989—TheVictoryOP/ED single "Transformer V"/"Cybertron Banzai"is released in Japan byColumbia Music Entertainment.
• 1998—TheBeast Wars IIepisode "White Lion, Run!"premieres in Japan.
• 2006—TheCybertronepisode, uh, "Cybertron",premieres in the US.
• 2009—The ArrivalTPB,Defiance#4and "Spotlight: Drift"are released byIDW Publishing.
• 2015—More than Meets the Eye#39,Transformers vs. G.I. Joe#6andThe Transformers Vol 7 — Combiner Wars: First StrikeTPB are released byIDW Publishing.
• 2016—Second day ofBotCon 2016in Louisville, Kentucky.
• 2020—First day of preorders onTakaraTomy MallforGenerations SelectsSuper Megatron
• 2020— TheGenerations Selects Special ComicSuper Megatron comic 2is first published.
• 2021— TheGenerations Selects Special ComicFinaleis first published.
• 2022—Warner Bros. Discoveryis formed.
• 2024—Transformers: Beast Awakeningpremieres on Star Channel inJapan.

April 9

• 1959—Sheila Dorfman(Brazilian voice ofJudy Witwicky) is born.
• 1962—Stefan Berglund(Swedish voice ofRed Alert,Bulkhead,Landmine,ScorponokandCrosswise) is born.
• 1991—Amber Lee Connors(voice ofWindbladeinTransformers: Tactical Arena) is born.
• 2003—Armada#10is released in the US byDreamwave Productions.
• 2004—HorrifyingEnergonmarathon! Four new episodes premiere in the US: "Starscream the Mysterious Mercenary","Battle of the Asteroid Belt","Energon Tower",and"The Legend of Rodimus".
• 2004 —One-fourth less horrifying! TheSuper Linkepisode "Energon Grid Engaged"premieres in Japan.
• 2005—Jacques Ferrière(European French voice of Generation 1Starscream,Grimlock,Houndand others) dies aged 72.
• 2008—Best of UK: Space Pirates#2and "Focus on: Decepticons!"are released byIDW Publishing.
• 2009—Armada—Volume Twois released on DVD in Germany byNew KSM.
• 2011—TheTransformers: Primeepisode "Speed Metal"premieres onThe Hub.
• 2012—Takeshi Aono(voice ofDeathsaurus) dies of an aortic aneurysm at age 75.
• 2012 —TheTransformers: Primeepisode "One Shall Fall"premieres inBrazil.
• 2013—TheTransformers: Rescue Botsepisode "Small Blessings"premieres inBrazil.
• 2016—Third day ofBotCon 2016in Louisville, Kentucky.
• 2016 —TheRobots in Disguiseepisode "Portals"premieres onCartoon NetworkUK, while "Bumblebee's Night Off"premieres on Cartoon Network USA.
• 2021—TheHasbro Pulse Fan Fest 2021virtual convention goes live on YouTube, with aTransformerspanel to unveil concept art for the final chapter of theWar for Cybertron Trilogycartoon,IDW Publishing'sShattered Glasscomic, andGenerationstoys.
• 2021 —RapperDMXpasses away at age 50.
• 2023— TheBeast Wars Againepisode "Super Life Transformers Appear!! (Part 2)"airs onTV Tokyo.
• 2023 —Final day of theRise of the BeastsOptimus Prime&Optimus PrimalWorld Tour inMadrid,Spain.
• 2024— On this Transformers Tuesday reissues for theStudio SeriesGamer Edition Optimus PrimeandEarthriseOptimus Primego up for pre-order.

April 10

• ???? —Marco Viloria(Mexican voice ofMandroid) is born.
• 1948—Angelo Nicotra(Italian voice ofGeneration 1Galvatron,Blasterand alsoRatchetandGeneral Whalen) is born.
• 1950—Transformers: Beast Awakeningbrand ambassadorAkiko Wadais born.
• 1958—François Berland(French voice ofOptimus PrimeinEarthSpark) is born.
• 1959—Yukiyoshi Ōhashi(writer for theBeast Wars II,Beast Wars NeoandCar Robotscartoons) is born.
• 1960—Fátima Noya(Brazilian voice ofBeast WarsBlackarachniaandRescue BotsAnna Baranova) is born.
• 1960 —Cecília Lemes(Brazilian voice ofJune DarbyandD. Greene) is born.
• 1961—ComposerSilvio Amatois born.
• 1961 —James Taylor(director of theBeast Machinesepisode "Revelations Part I: Discovery") is born.
• 1963—MusicianKal Swanis born.
• 1967—Comic editorDavid Wohlis born.
• 1973—SingerJun Yoneyais born.
• 1977—Voice actress &Cybertronepisode writerStephanie Shehis born to punishyouin the name of theMoon.
• 1981—Perla Liberatori(Italian voice ofMisha Miramond) is born.
• 1998—Hitomi Arae of theTokyo Girls' Styleidol group is born.
• 1998 —Lorenzo Crisci(Italian voice ofNightshade) is born.
• 1998 —TheBeast Warsseries premieres in theUnited Kingdom.
• 2006—The second show in theKiss Playersradio drama seriesairs inJapanon the "LyrianMoe-tchao "program.
• 2006 —Cybertron—A New Beginningis released on DVD in the UK byParamount Pictures.
• 2010—TheAnimatedepisode "The Heroes Are Called Autobots"debuts in Japan.
• 2013—Regeneration One#90is released byIDW Publishing.
• 2016—Fourth and final day ofBotCon 2016in Louisville, Kentucky.
• 2016— TheRobots in Disguiseepisode "Graduation Exercises"premieres onCartoon NetworkUK.
• 2023—Final day of theRise of the BeastsOptimus Prime&Optimus PrimalWorld Tour inSingapore.
• 2023 —Street date for theRise of the Beaststoyline.
• 2024—Transformers#7is released byImage ComicsandSkybound Entertainment.
• 2024 —TakaraTomyofficially revealsTransformers MasterpieceMP-60Ginrai& MPG-9 Super Ginrai
• 2024 —The Transformers Night episode ofThe Masked Singerpremieres onFox.

April 11

• 1898—Following the sinking of theUSSMaineafter amysterious explosiononFebruary 15th,the Spanish-American War begins.
• 1943—Michihiro Ikemizu(Japanese voice ofSixshot,Greatshot,Edmund Burtonand others) is born.
• 1946—Laurie Faso(voice ofOrion Pax,Skydive,Divebomband others in theoriginalThe Transformerscartoon) is born.
• 1953—Shingo Hiromori(voice ofGalaxy ShuttleandLaster) is born.
• 1956—Martine Reigner(French voice ofMiranda Jones) is born.
• 1960—Shōko Kanoki(Japanese voice ofHarding) is born.
• 1973—Waldemar Barwiński(Polish voice ofVertebreak,Clawtrap,Mandroid,Wheeljack,Shockwave,Breakdownand more) is born.
• 1975—Daniel Lobé(European French voice ofHardcore EddieandDanny Bell) is born.
• 1982—Renu Sharda(Hindi voice ofArceeinTransformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy) is born.
• 1986—TheFight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformersepisode "The Rebellion of the Triple Changers"premieres in Japan.
• 1988—Avex Traxis founded.
• 1989—TheVictoryepisode "Unite!! Multiforce"premieres in Japan.
• 2000—Eduardo Borja(Mexican voice ofDepth ChargeandVok) dies of a diabetes-related stroke at age 60.
• 2003—TheLegends of the Micronsepisode "Cường địch (つわも の ) - overmatch"premieres in Japan.
• 2004—TheMelbourne House-developedTransformersPlayStation 2 game is released in the US byAtari, Inc.
• 2007—Movie Prequel#3and theStormbringermanga are released byIDW Publishing.
• 2009—TheAnimatedepisode "Predacons Rising"premieres in the US.
• 2009 —TheTransformers Animatedepisode "A Bridge Too Close, Part II"premiere inItaly.
• 2012—Autocracy#7is released online byIDW Publishing.
• 2013—TheTransformers: Rescue Botsepisode "The Griffin Rock Triangle"premieres inBrazil.
• 2015—TheRobots in Disguiseepisode "More than Meets the Eye"premieres on Cartoon Network in the USA. TheRescue Botsepisode "Turning the Tide"premieres onDiscovery Family.
• 2015 —TheRobots in Disguiseepisode "Trust Exercises"premieres inGermany.
• 2018—Till All Are OneVolume 3 TPB is released byIDW Publishing.
• 2019—Bumblebee's First Life on Earth#3is released.
• 2019 —Japanese animation directorOsamu Sekitapasses away.
• 2022—Comic Book Resources drops reveal teasers ofLegacywave 2'sWild RiderandBlitzwinga day ahead of the Fan First Tuesday.
• 2024—Paramounthosts a panel at CinemaCon 2024, showing off the first footage ofTransformers Oneand announcing aTransformers/G.I. Joecrossover film for2026.

April 12

• 1945—U.S. PresidentFranklin D. Rooseveltdies at age 63.
• 1959—ActorAlain Zouvi(Canadian French voice ofthreedifferentWitwickysandSkywarp) is born.
• 1963—Tsuburaya Productionsis founded.
• 1964—Japanese channelTV Tokyobegins its first broadcast.
• 1972—Steve Driesen(French voice ofJetfirein theCyberversecartoon) is born.
• 1973—DreamwaveandDevil's Duecomic book artistMark Brooksis born.
• 1973 —Julio Bernal(Mexican voice ofFracture) is born.
• 1975—French illustratorJérôme Alquiéis born.
• 1988—TheSuper-God Masterforcecartoon premieres in Japan with the episode "Rise Up!! Pretenders".
• 1993—Flora Paulita(Brazilian voice ofSari Sumdac) is born.
• 2000—TheCar Robotsepisode "High Speed Battle! Gelshark"premieres in Japan.
• 2000 —TheBeast Machinesepisode "Spark of Darkness"premieres inCanadaonYTV.
• 2004—Beast Wars:Transformers—Vol. 1is released in the UK on DVD byUniversal.
• 2006—Infiltrationissue 4is released in the US byIDW Publishing.
• 2008—TheAnimatedepisode "The Elite Guard"premieres in the US.
• 2013—TheTransformers: Primeepisode "Rebellion"premieres onThe Hub.
• 2013 —"Personality Crisis"is first published byEaglemoss/GE Fabbri inRussia.
• 2014—TheRescue Botsepisode "Blame the Gremlins"premieres onHub Network.
• 2015—TheRobots in Disguiseepisode "W.W.O.D.?"premieres inJapan.
• 2020—Keiji Fujiwara(Japanese voice ofDinobot,Scavenger,Grimlockand bothPrimeMegatronandQ-TransformersGeneration 1 Megatron) passes away due to cancer at age 55.
• 2020 —TheTransformers: Cyberverseepisodes "The Scientist"and"The Alliance"premiere in theU.S..
• 2022—Hasbro hosts a Fan First Tuesday livestream officially revealingLegacywave 2 andShattered Glass CollectionUltra Magnus.
• 2024—TheTransformers: EarthSparkepisode "A Stygi Situation"premieres onYTVinCanada.
• 2024 —IDW cover artistJeffrey Vereggepasses away.

April 13

• 1947—German voice actorHolger Schwiersis born.
• 1950—Ron Perlman(voice ofOptimus Primal) is born, and asks where his goddamn shoe is.
• 1952—Yasuyoshi Hara(Japanese voice ofTom Banachek,MorshowerandDevastator) is born.
• 1952 —Zhang Wenyu(Chinese voice ofOptimus PrimalinBeast Wars) is born.
• 1952 —Achille Orsoni(French voice ofThundercrackerin theWar for Cybertronvideogame) is born.
• 1953—Ricardo Schnetzer(Brazilian voice ofGrapple,Blaster,Cosmos,Nosecone,LeadfootandWar for Cybertron TrilogyScorponok) is born.
• 1954—WriterMichael Cassuttis born.
• 1954 —Michael Bideller(German voice ofWheeljack) is born.
• 1970—Lalo Capetillo(Mexican voice ofD-16/MegatroninTransformers One) is born.
• 1973—Tanja Schmitz(German voice ofSari Sumdac) is born.
• 1974—Gwangju Jeon(Korean voice ofHot ShotandBackstop) is born.
• 1977—Makoto Ueki(voice ofColada) is born.
• 1977 —Tero Koponen(Finnish voice ofStarscream,Nemesis,Bombshockand more) is born.
• 1981—Daniel Lacy(Mexican voice ofManny) is born.
• 1988—Liu Beichen(Chinese voice ofPrimeShockwaveandAgent Fowler) is born.
• 1990—Igor Lott(Brazilian voice ofJetfire) is born.
• 2009—A six-minute preview of theAnimatedepisode "Human Error, Part I"debuts onCartoon Network's website.
• 2011—The Transformers#18andTransformers: Rising Storm#3are released byIDW Publishing.
• 2011 —Voting begins for the fans' choice entry in the 2011Transformers Hall of Fame.
• 2015—Comic artistHerb Trimpedies at age 75.
• 2016—TheRobots in DisguiseTPB is released byIDW Publishing.
• 2018—Thomas Petruo(Italian voice ofParalon) dies at age 61.
• 2024—TheTransformers: EarthSparkepisodes "What Dwells Within"and"Prime Time"premiere onNickelodeonin theU.S.

April 14

• 19?? —Kaitlin Becker(voice ofFrankie GreeneinRescue Bots Academy) is born.
• 1937—Miroslav Bijelić(Serbian voice ofSoundwave) is born.
• 1949—Comic artistDave Gibbonsis born.
• 1954—Comic writerChuck Dixonis born.
• 1956—Chris Ellis(Admiral BrighaminTransformers) is born.
• 1958—Pasquale Anselmo(Italian voice ofArmadaRed AlertandThe Last KnightHot Rod) is born.
• 1960—Brad Garrett(voice ofGeneration 1Trypticon) is born. Everybody Loves Trypticon.
• 1971—Damien Boisseau(European French voice ofDylan Gould) is born.
• 1975—Marika Hayashi(Japanese dub voice ofMaggie MadsenandDarcy Tirrel) is born.
• 1975 —MusicianTakayoshi Tanimotois born.
• 1982—Paolla Oliveira(Brazilian voice ofShatter) is born.
• 1984—Hyeon Lee(Korean voice ofD-16/Megatron) is born.
• 1987—Fidel Garriga(Mexican voice ofJawbreakerandTransformers: War for Cybertron TrilogySoundwave) is born.
• 1991—TheSuper-God Masterforceepisode "The Ultimate Battle"premieres in Malaysia.
• 1999—TheBeast Wars Neoepisode "Planet of Time"premieres in Japan.
• 2004—War Within: The Dark Ages#6is released in the US byDreamwave Productions.
• 2005—Takara releasesGalaxy ForceGC-15Saidosand GD-10Terashaver.
• 2009—A five-page preview of theWings of Honorcomic book is revealed atBotCon.
• 2010—Nefarious#2and theTales of the FallenTPB are released in the US byIDW Publishing.
• 2012—ThePrimeepisode "Grill"andRescue Botsepisode "Four Bots and a Baby"premiere onThe Hub.
• 2012 —TheSuper Robot Lifeform Transformers: Primeepisode "Dark Transformation! Dark Energon"premiers in Japan onTV Aichi.
• 2015—TheRobots in Disguiseepisode "More than Meets the Eye"premieres inBrazil.
• 2022—e-HOBBYreleases the third wave ofTransformers Character Card.
• 2023—The entire complete series ofBeast Warsbecomes avaliable for digital purchase oniTunes.
• 2024— TheTransformers: EarthSparkepisode "Run! Breakdown"premieres inJapan.

April 15

• 1912—TheTitanicsinks; there are over 1,500 casualties.
• 1955—Olivier Destrez(European French voice ofCliffjumper,Shrapnel,Skyfire,Starscream,Cyclonus/Snow Cat,Sidewaysand so much more) is born.
• 1955 —Ray Kroc opens his very firstMcDonald'srestaurant in Des Plaines,Illinois.
• 1960—Patricia Legrand(European French voice ofJillian Robinson) is born.
• 1965—ComposerKoichi Namikiis born.
• 1971—Andrew Daly(DonnieinTransformers: Dark of the Moon) is born.
• 1978—Japanese comedian and voice actorTakashi Watanabeis born.
• 1993—André Raimundo(Portuguese voice ofDave the Security Guard,24K-BitandThrash Malto) is born.
• 1998—TheBeast Wars IIepisode "Bighorn's Rage"premieres in Japan.
• 2005—Transformers: Robots in Disguise—Part 2 of 2is released on DVD in the UK byMaximum Entertainment.
• 2005 —"Deep Sea Discovery! Vector Prime"is serialized byComic BomBomin their May 2005 issue.
• 2006—TheCybertronepisode "Balance"premieres in the US.
• 2009—All Hail Megatron#10andMaximum Dinobots#5are released byIDW Publishing.
• 2009 —TheHenkei! Henkei! Transformersmanga chapter "Time of Resurrection"is serialized in Japan inComic BunBun's May 2009 issue.
• 2015—The Transformers vol.2#40 — Combiner Wars part 2andThe Transformers: Spotlight OmnibusVolume 1TPB are released byIDW Publishing.
• 2016—The album "Transformers Roll Out"is released byHasbro StudiosandSony Music Entertainment.
• 2021—Dario de Castro(Brazilian voice ofProwl,Smokescreen,Predaking,Obsidian,Theodore Galloway,Daytraderand more) dies at age 72.
• 2023—TakaraTomy releases the first wave ofBeast Awakeningtoys. The associated "Burning Plasma BlasterPresent Campaign"begins as well: theBurning Plasma Blastertoy is given away free with the purchase of 5000 yen worth ofBeast Awakeningtoys in stores across Japan.
• 2023 —Transformers Go! Go!#23is published.
• 2023 —Gileno Santoro(Brazilian voice ofYoketronand the smallColossus Rhodes) dies at the age of 74.
• 2024—Transformers Go! Go!#37is published.

April 16

• 1930—ActorFrancis Lax(European French voice ofOptimus Prime,Bumblebee,Ironhideand many others in theoriginal cartoon) is born.
• 1937—ActressFrancette Vernillat(European French voice ofDanielin a pair of episodes ofThe Transformers) is born.
• 1949—Tomasz Marzecki(Polish voice ofEnergonUnicron,Scorponok,Skyblast,Brakedown,MetroplexandColonel Franklin) is born.
• 1952—Voice actorBilly West(voice of theRed M&M) is born.
• 1955—Comic artistKim DeMulderis born.
• 1975—ActorSébastien Hébrant(French voice ofHoistinRescue Bots Academy) is born.
• 1986—Betzabé Jara(Mexican voice ofFrenzy,SpitfireandBatsby) is born.
• 1999—Regis Cordic(voice ofGeneration 1Menasorand variousQuintessons) dies of cancer at the age of 72.
• 2003—War and Peace#1is released in the US byDreamwave Productions.
• 2004—TheSuper Linkepisode "Enemy? Ally? Rodimus Convoy"airs in Japan.
• 2004 —Transformers: Energonmakes itsCanadiantelevision broadcast premiere onYTVairing the first three episodesCybertron City,Energon Stars,andScorpinok.
• 2005—TheGalaxy Forceepisode "Bud and Hop's Trip to the City"airs in Japan.
• 2011—TheTransformers: Primeepisode "Predatory"premieres onThe Hub.
• 2012—Pre-order window opens forUnitedArtfirewithNightstickandSparks.
• 2012 —ThePrimeepisode "One Shall Rise, Part 1"premieres inBrazil.
• 2014—The Transformers: Windblade#1andDark CybertronVol 1 TPB are released byIDW Publishing.
• 2015—The thirdBotCon 2015box set exclusiveStepperis revealed.
• 2016— TheRobots in Disguiseepisodes "Decepticon Island (Part 1)"and"Decepticon Island (Part 2)"premiere onCartoon NetworkUK, while "Impounded"premieres on Cartoon Network USA.
• 2019— TheGenerations Selects Special ComicStar Convoy comicis first published.
• 2023— TheBeast Wars Againepisode "Defeat Destron"airs onTV Tokyo.
• 2023 —Final day of theRise of the BeastsOptimus Prime&Optimus PrimalWorld Tour inSão Paulo,Brazil.
• 2024— On this Transformers Tuesday reissues for theGenerations SelectsWFC-GS17Shattered Glass Optimus Prime&Shattered Glass RatchetandSiegeWFC-S28Jetfirego up for preorder.

April 17

• ???? —Hiroaki Okuda(Japanese voice ofRansack) is born.
• ???? —Japanese voice actressAino Shimadais born.
• 1924—ArtistEarl Noremis born.
• 1942—Helga Sasse(German voice ofTova Anael Fischer) is born.
• 1954—Norio Imamura(Japanese voice ofGaskunk) is born.
• 1956—Han Li(Chinese voice ofMegatronand voice director ofBeast WarsandBeast Machines) is born.
• 1962—Ola Norman(Swedish voice ofHot Shot) is born.
• 1967—Takaya Kuroda(Japanese voice ofCybertronStarscream) is born.
• 1967 —Sławomir Pacek(Polish voice ofOptimus Primein thelive-action film seriessinceAge of Extinction) is born.
• 1975—Armenian voice actorSepuh Apikianis born.
• 1976—Voice actressMonet Mazuris born.
• 1987—TheFight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010episode "The Quintessons, the Merchants of Death"airs inJapan.
• 1988—Rodrigo Contreras(Chilean voice ofWasp) is born.
• 1991—Tiana Camacho(voice ofEarthSparkFrenzy) is born.
• 2006—The third show in theKiss Playersradio drama seriesairs inJapanon the "LyrianMoe-tchao "program.
• 2008—"Force of Habit"is released through theFun PublicationsOfficial Transformers Collectors' Clubwebsite.
• 2010—TheAnimatedepisode "Secret of the AllSpark"debuts inJapan.
• 2013—Robots in Disguise#16and Volume 3 TPB are released byIDW Publishing.
• 2016— TheRobots in Disguiseepisodes "Cover Me"and"Brainpower"premieres inFrance.
• 2019—Transformers#3is released byIDW Publishing.
• 2019 —Transformers: The Definitive G1 CollectionVolume 48: Revenge of the Decepticonsis released byHachette Partworks.
• 2021—TakaraTomyreleasesGenerations SelectsAbominusas aTakaraTomy Mallexclusive.
• 2021 —TheRescue Bots Academyepisodes "Medix Gets Schooled"and"Rescue Teens"premieres in theUnited States.
• 2024—Cobra Commander#4is released byImage ComicsandSkybound Entertainment.

April 18

• 1917—AnimatorWarren Batchelderis born in Los Angeles.
• 1930—Clive Revill(voice of theoriginalThe TransformerscartoonKickback) is born.
• 1956—Rosa Maria Baroli(Brazilian voice ofAirazor) is born.
• 1960—Mariângela Cantú(Brazilian voice ofCharlotte Mearing) is born.
• 1972—Transformers: PrimewriterDavid Slackis born.
• 1974—Katja Sirkiä(Finnish voice ofStrongarm) is born.
• 1974 —WriterCavan Scottis born.
• 1975—ActorMartin Spinhayer(French voice ofMegatronusinRobots in Disguise 2015) is born.
• 1975 —Jeong Jae-heon(Korean voice ofBumblebeeinBumblebee) is born.
• 1977—Bryce Johnson(Theodore GallowayinRevenge of the Fallen: The Game) is born.
• 1979—Nando Sierpe(Brazilian voice ofAlex Malto) is born.
• 1982—César Garduza(Mexican voice ofDanny Bell,KupandScrapface) is born.
• 1986—TheFight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformersepisode "Children Play"premieres in Japan.
• 1987—Rosie Huntington-Whiteley(Carly SpencerinDark of the Moon) is born in England.
• 1989—TheVictoryepisode "Move Out! Rescue Team"premieres in Japan.
• 1994—Ana Elena Bittencourt(Brazilian voice ofTina Lark) is born.
• 2001—Transformers: Car Robots—Vol. 9andTransformers: Car Robots—Vol. 10are released on VHS in Japan byPony Canyon.
• 2003—TheLegends of the Micronsepisode "Gió mạnh (はやて) - gale"premieres in Japan.
• 2007—The Transformers: Target: 2006#1 is released byIDW Publishing.
• 2009—TheTransformers Animatedepisode "Human Error, Part I"premieres in the US.
• 2012—The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye#4andThe Transformers Classics, Vol. 3are released byIDW Publishing.
• 2013—Hasbroputs up the first of two online polls in the "Fan-Built Bot" program that would ultimately produceWindblade.
• 2013 —A ceremony at the China National Convention Center launches theTransformers 4 Chinese Actors Talent Search Reality Show.
• 2015—TheRobots in Disguiseepisode "W.W.O.D.?"premieres onCartoon Networkin the USA.
• 2015 —TheRescue Botsepisode "The Last of Morocco"premieres onDiscovery Family.
• 2015 —TheRobots in Disguiseepisode "More than Meets the Eye"premieres inGermany.
• 2018—Optimus Prime#17,#18andLost Light#17are released byIDW Publishing.
• 2018 —Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 23: Destinyis released byHachette Partworks.
• 2019—Alfonso Ramírez(Mexican voice ofDinobot II,Beast MachinesOptimus Primal,BoulderandOptimus Prime) dies at age 72.
• 2020—TheRescue Bots Academyepisodes "Acting Out"and"Need to Know"premiere onDiscovery Family.
• 2023—Pre-orders go up for theTransformers: Legacy EvolutionArmada Universe Optimus Prime.
• 2024—The first trailer forTransformers Onepremieres via a livestream of a small screen hovering 38 km above the Earth. Yes, really.
• 2024 —TheTransformers Onetoylineis officially revealed and preorders for it go up.

April 19

• 1940—Francisco José(Brazilian voice ofBlades,Blast Off,Skywarp,Beast MachinesMegatronand others) is born.
• 1946—Tim Curry(Doctor MoroccoonRescue Bots) is born. He knows because he was there.
• 1961—AnimatorPeter Chungis born inSeoul,South Korea.
• 1968—Olivier Cordina(European French voice ofJames Savoy) is born.
• 1970—Lee Sang-heon(Korean voice ofStarscream,Wreck-Gar,Mixmaster,Master Disaster,IronhideandSkywarp) is born.
• 1978—Gō Inoue(voice ofQ-TransformersProwl) is born.
• 1988—TheSuper-God Masterforceepisode "Terror! The Decepticons' Manhunt"premieres inJapan.
• 2000—TheCar Robotsepisode "Unite! Bullet Train Robo"premieres inJapan.
• 2000 —TheBeast Machinesepisode "Endgame Pt. I: The Downward Spiral"premieres inCanadaonYTV.
• 2006—The Art of War#2is released in the US byDevil's Due Press.Generations#2 is released byIDW Publishing.
• 2008—TheTransformers Animatedepisode "The Return of the Headmaster"premieres in Canada.
• 2014—TheRescue Botsepisode "Feed the Beast"premieres onHub Network.
• 2015—TheRobots in Disguiseepisode "As the Kospego Commands!"premieres inJapan.
• 2017—G.I. Joe#4is released byIDW Publishing.
• 2017 —Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 10: Trial by Fireis released byHachette Partworks.
• 2019—Klaus Sonnenschein(German voice ofTransformers: Age of ExtinctionHound) dies at age 84.
• 2020—TheTransformers: Cyberverseepisode "The Judge"premieres in theU.S.
• 2021—Carlos Marques(Brazilian voice ofBombshell,Auggie Cahnay,Slapperand others) dies at age 88.
• 2021 —The "Nemesis Prime and Goldfire Bumblebee" pack and Cube Arcade Mode Add-on are available to purchase separately forTransformers: Battlegrounds.
• 2022—Hasbroofficially revealsTransformers: LegacyTitan ClassCybertron Universe Metroplex.
• 2023—Sylvain Lemarié(French voice of various characters includingRatchetandStarscreaminAnimatedandZeta Primein theWar for Cybertrongame) passes away.
• 2024—Hasbro Chinaofficially reveals the MPM-15Movie MasterpieceDecepticon Brawl.
• 2024 —TheTransformers: EarthSparkepisode "Disarmed"premieres onYTVinCanada.

April 20

• 1930—Pierre Hatet(French voice ofSpringerandKranixinThe Transformers: The Movie) is born.
• 1937—George Takei(voice ofYoketronandAlpha Trion) is born. Oooohhhh my.
• 1951—Nada Blam(Serbian voice ofSpike,RatchetandSkywarp) is born.
• 1959—Leonardo Araujo(Latin American Spanish voice ofBlaster,Chip ChaseandKup) is born.
• 1964—Juan Guzmán(Latin-American voice ofFred,Wheeljack,Nemesis Prime,Brian JonesandScattorshot) is born.
• 1971—WriterEric S. Calderonis born.
• 1973—Seung-cheol Baek(Korean voice ofJazzandSideswipe) is born.
• 1975—Comic artistChia-Chi Wangis born in Taiwan.
• 1978—Rodrigo Saavedra(Chilean voice ofRandom Blitzwing) is born.
• 1990—Danann Huicochea(Latin-American Spanish voice ofArceein theBumblebeefilm andBonz-EyeinTransformers: BotBots) is born.
• 1999—Elán Garfias(voice ofCody Burns) is born.
• 2003—Johnny Douglas(musical composer for theoriginalThe Transformerscartoon) dies of prostate cancer.
• 2003 —Transformers: The Battle of the Star Gateissue#1is first published inSuper Robot Magazine#11.
• 2005—Super Link—Volume 012is released onDVDinJapanbyInterchannel.
• 2007—The firstofficial previewsofTransformers The Gameare released.
• 2009—Model and background designerRomeo Franciscodies.
• 2010—The Transformers—Seasons Three and Four: 25th Anniversary Editionis released on DVD in theUSbyShout! Factory.
• 2011—Heart of Darkness#2is released byIDW Publishing.
• 2016—The Transformers vol.2#52,Transformers vs. G.I. Joe#12and theDistant StarsTPB are released byIDW Publishing.
• 2021—Ana Lúcia Menezes(Brazilian voice ofT-AI) dies at age 46.
• 2022— Hasbro China officially revealsMasterpiece Movie SeriesMPM-13Blackout(w/Scorponok).
• 2022—Mark Maherhosts a Q&A session with a select group of fans.
• 2022—Beast WarsAnnualis released byIDW Publishing.
• 2024—TheTransformers: EarthSparkepisodes "Stowed Away, Stowaways","The Battle of Witwicky","The Last Hope, Part 1and "The Last Hope, Part 2"premiere onNickelodeonin theU.S.

April 21

• 1956—Carlo Cosolo(Italian voice ofAgent Burke,Chief of Staffand voice director of thelive-action film series) is born.
• 1963—HasbroCEOBrian Goldneris born.
• 1965—Robert Tondera(Polish voice ofH.B. Luskey,Huxley Prescott,Ratchet,Drag Strip,Dropforge,SaberhornandVector Prime) is born.
• 1973—Katsuyuki Konishi(Japanese voice ofSuper LinkOptimus Prime,Cliffjumper,Angry ArcherandSpike Witwicky) is born, declaring who the hell do you think he is.
• 1973—ActorMark Dexter(ThePrime Minister of the United KingdominThe Last Knight) is born.
• 1979—Xóchitl Ugarte(Mexican voice ofCarly Spencer) is born.
• 1988—TheSuper-God MasterforceOP/ED single "Chōjin Masterforce no Theme"/"Moero! Transformer"is released in Japan byColumbia Music Entertainment.
• 1989—Nintendoreleases the originalGame Boyin Japan.
• 1991—TheVictoryepisode "The Warrior of the Universe, Star Saber"premieres in Malaysia.
• 1994—Mathieu Touquet(French voice ofBumblebeeinTransformers: EarthSpark - Expedition) is born.
• 1999—TheBeast Wars Neoepisode "Lonely Hydra"premieres in Japan.
• 1999 —TheBeast Wars NeoED single "Te no Naka no Uchū"is released in Japan byColumbia Music Entertainment.
• 2004—The Transformers—Collection 2: Series 2.1is released on DVD in Australia byMadman Entertainment.
• 2004 —TheZoneOVA "Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!"is released on DVD in Japan byColumbia Music Entertainment.
• 2005—TheGalaxy Force—Sound Pack 1soundtrack album is released in Japan byVictor Entertainment.
• 2006—Galaxy Force—Vol. 11is released on DVD in Japan byVictor Entertainment.
• 2010—Last Stand of the Wreckers#4andSpotlight: Prowlare released byIDW Publishing.
• 2010 —TheTransformers AnimatedOP single "TRANSFORMERS EVO."is released in Japan byLantis.
• 2012—TheTransformers: Primeepisode "Armada"andTransformers: Rescue Botsepisode "Walk on the Wild Side"premiere onThe Hub.
• 2012 —TheSuper Robot Lifeform Transformers: Primeepisode "Rescue Transformation! Fowler in Crisis"premiers in Japan onTV Aichi.
• 2012 —Transformers Generations 2012is released in Japan, with a mail-away offer for a Voyager-classArtfiretoy and the "A Tale of the Pretenders"comic.
• 2014—The fifth and finalBotCon 2014box set exclusiveGinraiis revealed.
• 2015—The fourthBotCon 2015box set exclusiveMegatronis revealed.
• 2018—TakaraTomyreleasesMovie MasterpieceMPM-5 Barricade.
• 2023—Jesús Barreda(Castilian Spanish voice of various characters includingHot Shotin theArmada PS2 gameandBumblebeein theWar for Cybertrongame) passes away and starts a secret mission.
• 2024— TheTransformers: EarthSparkepisode "Mother's Day Present"premieres inJapan.

April 22

• Every year —Earth Day!
• 1943—Madison Mason,who played aCNNreporter inTransformers,is born.
• 1954—Jōji Nakata(voice ofMaster MegatronfromGalaxy Force) is born.
• 1954 —WriterDonald J. Bingleis born.
• 1957—Yōko Kawanami(voice ofArceein the Japanese dub ofThe Transformers: The Movieand "The Headmasters") is born.
• 1961—Zoltán Tóth(Hungarian voice ofAlpha QuintessonandBackstop) is born.
• 1964—SingerKōji Kayais born.
• 1965—Ja-hyeong Gu(Korean voice ofMegatron,ShockwaveandWheeljackinPrime) is born.
• 1967—Bernadette Mouzon(French voice ofZizza) is born.
• 1970—Naomi Matamura(voice ofGōmyaandRobots in Disguise(2001)Midnight Express) is born.
• 1972—Sonia Mazza(Italian voice ofPrimeArcee) is born.
• 1972 —Karol Wróblewski(Polish voice ofThunderhoof,SimacoreandHeatmark.
• 1980—Monika Pikuła(Polish voice ofJune Darby) is born.
• 1981—Przemysław Stippa(Polish voice ofRID2015 Bumblebee,SpringloadandPrime Minister of the United Kingdom) is born.
• 1982—Starscreamis caught on camera inIndia.Sector Seven Alternate Reality Game
• 1988—Deven Mack(voice ofDimlit,Dinger,FrostferatuandSprinkleberry D'uhnut) is born.
• 1990—Tony St. James(voice ofBrawl,Blot,CutthroatandSpasmain The Transformers) dies on an operating table due to complications following a perforated ulcer.
• 1996—Beast Warspremieres in most of the US with "Beast Wars (Part 1)".
• 1997—Taichi Takeda(Japanese voice ofHound,Astrotrain,Bug BiteandScorponokinTransformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy) is born.
• 1998—TheBeast Wars IIepisode "The Lake Trap"premieres in Japan.
• 2003—The Original Transformers—Season 2 Part 2: Volumes 5-8are released on DVD in the US byKid Rhinoboth individually and as a box set.
• 2004—Transformers: Energon#22is released byDreamwave Productions.
• 2004 —Takara releasesSuper LinkSC-15Landmineand SD-10Snowstorm.
• 2005—Beast Wars Returns—Volume 6is released in Japan byGeneon Entertainment.
• 2005 —TheTransformers: Last StandHC is released byTitan Books.
• 2008—TheLockheed F-117 Nighthawk(alt mode ofPredator Falcon,Skyjackand several others) is retired from service.
• 2009—Transformers Animated Volume 8is released byIDW Publishing.
• 2011—Final day of voting for the fans' choice entry in the 2011Transformers Hall of Fame.
• 2011 —TheHyper Hobbymagazine exclusive mail-awayAnimatedBlack Rodimustoy begins shipping.
• 2014—To mark Earth Day the alternate mode ofAge of ExtinctionJunkheapwas revealed on the official Transformers Facebook page.
• 2015—The Transformers Classicsvolume 8andThe Transformers: Windblade#2 —Combiner Warspart 3are released byIDW Publishing.
• 2020—Transformers: The Definitive G1 CollectionVolume 83: First Strikeis released byHachette Publishing.
• 2023—e-HOBBYreleases the seventh wave ofTransformers Character Card.

April 23

• 19?? —DirectorVinton Heuckis born.
• 1927—Michel Barbey(European French voice ofUltra Magnus,BlurrandSixshotin theoriginalTransformerscartoon) is born.
• 1930—Alan Oppenheimer(voice of theoriginalThe TransformerscartoonBeachcomber,Seaspray,Warpathand others) is born.KABLOWIE!
• 1947—José Carabias(Castilian Spain voice ofHot Shot,Prowl,Alpha Q,andUnicroninArmadaandEnergon) is born.
• 1947 —Alexis Quiroz(Chilean voice ofStarscreamandScrapper) is born.
• 1952—Jorge Roldán(Mexican voice ofDynasty of Primes) is born.
• 1956—Alejandro Villeli(Mexican voice ofMegatron,Ruination,Sky-Byte,Alpha Trion,MakeshiftandBulldog) is born.
• 1956 —Voice actorJeff Manningis born.
• 1961—Comic artistArt Wetherellis born.
• 1972—Manish Wadhwa(Hindi voice ofWheeljackinTransformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy) is born.
• 1977—A baby is born, and his name isJohn Cena.
• 1977 —Jaime King(Solus PrimeonPower of the Primes) is born.
• 1979—Mia Kihl(Swedish voice ofAlexisandLori) is born.
• 1983—Aaron Hill(the tallerfrat guyinRevenge of the Fallen) is born. We checked.
• 1984—Shannon McKain(Graham BurnsonRescue Bots) is born.
• 1996—TheBeast Warsepisode "Beast Wars (Part 2)"premieres in the US.
• 1998—TakarareleasesBeast Wars IIC-16Lio Convoy.
• 1999—Beast Wars II—ACT. 13is released on VHS in Japan byPioneer LDC.
• 1999 —Sumire Morohoshi(Japanese voice ofLittle GirlinTransformers(2007)) is born.
• 2002—The Original Transformers—Volumes 1-3are released on DVD in the US byKid Rhinoboth individually and as the "First Season Collector's Edition" box set.
• 2003—Luca Tesei(Italian voice ofOtis Watson) is born.
• 2004—TheSuperlinkepisode "Target! Unicron"airs in Japan.
• 2004 —TheTransformers: Breakdowntrade is released byTitan Books.
• 2005—TheGalaxy Forceepisode "Wild Beast Reincarnation! Ligerjack"premieres in Japan.
• 2008—Spotlight: Grimlockis released byIDW Publishing.
• 2012—TheTransformers: Primeepisode "One Shall Rise, Part 2"premieres inBrazil.
• 2014—Robots in Disguise#28is released byIDW Publishing.
• 2016— TheRobots in Disguiseepisode "Portals"premieres onCartoon Networkin the US.
• 2016— TheRescue Botsepisodes "New Normal"and"Bridge Building"premiere onDiscovery Family.
• 2016—TakaraTomyreleasesMasterpieceMP-30 Ratchet.
• 2018—CBS All Accessis launched inCanada.
• 2020— TheToy Clash! Roboca Battlearcade game is released
• 2023— TheBeast Wars Againepisode "Defeat Destron (Part 2)"airs onTV Tokyo.
• 2023 —First day of theRise of the BeastsOptimus Prime&Optimus PrimalWorld Tour inBerlin,Germany.
• 2024— On this Transformers Tuesday, preorders for a reissue of theTransformers: Legacy EvolutionArmada Universe Optimus Primego up.

April 24

• 1958—Zhao Xiaoming(Chinese voice ofRatchet,The FallenandLockdown) is born.
• 1959—Glenn Morshower(Colonel SharpinTransformersandGeneral MorshowerinRevenge of the Fallen) is born.
• 1969—Rory McCann(voice ofMegatroninEarthSpark) is born.YARP!
• 1974—Italian singerSanto Verduci(and Italian voice ofGalvatron,Pipesand more in the redub ofGeneration One) is born.
• 1987—TheFight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010episode "The Ultimate Weapon"airs inJapan.
• 1990—Ellie Main(voice ofMoonracerin theWar for Cybertron Trilogy) is born.
• 1990 —Miles Luna(voice ofTeletraan I/ArkbotandCliffjumperin theWar for Cybertron Trilogy) is born.
• 1993—Gabby16bit(Italian voice ofAnnouncer BotinTransformers One) is born.
• 1997—Samina König(German voice ofElena Wallace) is born.
• 1998—Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers—There Are 2 Dinobots?andResurrected Beast Powerare released on VHS inJapanbyPioneer LDC.
• 2002—The second printing ofTransformers: Generation 1:Prime Directive#1and the second printing of thePrime Directive Preview,along with theArmada Previeware released in theUSbyDreamwave Productions.
• 2003—After a nearly four month gap, Takara releases the second wave ofLegends of the Micronsproduct: MC-07Devastorand MX-01Double Face.
• 2003 —JapaneseToys "R" Usstores offer the promotionalLand Military Night Attack Edition Microns(Bomb,Crack,andShot), one free with the purchase of anyLegends of the Micronsproduct.
• 2006—TheBeast Wars Reborntext story, "Planetfall",is published in issue no. 99 ofFigure Ōmagazine inJapan.
• 2006 —The fourth show in theKiss Playersradio drama seriesairs inJapanon the "LyrianMoe-tchao "program.
• 2008—First day ofBotCon 2008.
• 2008 —Henkei! Henkei!volume 2is first published.
• 2008 —TakaraTomyreleasesHenkei! Henkei! TransformersD-03Astrotrain.
• 2010—The second wave of TakaraTomy'sAnimatedtoyline is released:Arcee,Blitzwing,Shockwave,Lugnut,Soundwave,and the two-packs ofIronhide/Soundwave and Prowl/Blitzwing.
• 2010 —TheAnimatedepisode "The Great Sound Wave Operation"debuts inJapan.
• 2013—More than Meets the Eye#16andG.I. Joe/Transformers Volume 3are released byIDW Publishing.
• 2013 —Philip L. Clarke(voice ofDead End,Auggie Cahnayand others inThe Transformers) passes away.
• 2015—TheRobots in Disguiseepisode "W.W.O.D.?"premieres inGermany.
• 2016— TheRobots in Disguiseepisodes "Misdirection"and"Bumblebee's Night Off"premieres inFrance.
• 2021—TakaraTomyreleasesKingdomKD-04 Megatron (Beast)andKD-05 BlackarachniaandStudio SeriesSS-59 Autobot Jazz,SS-60 Hot RodandSS-61 Kup,plusEarthriseER EX-23 RunaboutandER EX-24 ThrustandKingdomKD EX-02 Vertebreakare released asTakaraTomy Mallexclusives.
• 2021 —TheRescue Bots Academyepisodes "Enter The Flood"and"Wizard Of Botz"premieres in theUnited States.
• 2023—First day of theRise of the BeastsOptimus Prime,Optimus PrimalandMirageWorld Tour inLas Vegas,Nevada.
• 2023 —TheEarthSparkepisode "Hashtag: Oops"premieres inFrance,HungaryandTurkey.
• 2024—Duke#5is released byImage ComicsandSkybound Entertainment.

April 25

• 1949—Nicholas Kendall(director of theBeast Warsepisode "Power Surge") is born.
• 1955—Tony Fuochi(Italian voice ofBeast WarsMegatronandPrimeMegatron) is born in Milano, Italy.
• 1957—Esther Scott(Glen's grandmamainTransformers) is born.
• 1957 —Douglas Welbat(German voice ofMegatron) is born.
• 1961—Marcella Silvestri(Italian voice ofAnimatedBlackarachnia) is born.
• 1967—Riccardo Lombardo(Italian voice ofOptimus PrimalandDenny Clay) is born.
• 1969—Gina Torres(voice ofAirachnid) is born just in the nick of time, making her a big damn hero.
• 1969 —Iván Jara(Castilian Spanish voice ofScrapface) is born.
• 1977—Part One Co., Ltd., owner of thee-HOBBYonline store, is founded.
• 1980—Rika Morinaga(Japanese voice ofLoriinCybertron) is born.
• 1982—Josh Kelly(StoneinRevenge of the FallenandDark of the Moon) is born.
• 1986—TheFight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformersepisode "Finding Alpha Trin"premieres in Japan.
• 1986 —Helena Coppejans(French voice ofStrongarminRobots in Disguise) is born.
• 1989—TheVictoryepisode "Infiltration... The Uranium Mine"premieres in Japan.
• 1993—Jessica Ángeles(Latin-American Spanish voice ofAirazorin theWar for Cybertron Trilogyas well asTina LarkandNova Storm) is born.
• 1998—TheBeast Warsepisode "Code of Hero"gets its regular syndication debut in the US.
• 2000—Beast Wars: Metals—Yeah, I'm Back!,Love TyphoonandThe Movieare released on VHS in Japan byPioneer LDC.
• 2003—TheLegends of the Micronsepisode "Chậm tâm (おごり) - credulous"premieres in Japan.
• 2003 —TheTransformers: Space PiratesTPB is released byTitan Books.
• 2006—The15 Go! Go!chapter "Steeljaw Volume"is published in the June 2006 issue ofDengeki Hobby.
• 2007—"Spotlight: Kup"andTransformers: Cybertron: Balancing Actare released byIDW Publishing.
• 2007 —The15 Go! Go!chapter "Sparkbots Volume 5"is published in the June 2007 issue ofDengeki Hobby.
• 2008—First full day ofBotCon 2008.Dealer room opens, panels, "Faction Feud", special preview showing of theTransformers Animatedepisode "Garbage In, Garbage Out",Hasbroteam live commentary ontheTransformerslive-action movie.
• 2008 —Transformers Adventures Volume 1is released in the UK byTitan Books.
• 2009—TheTransformers Animatedepisode "Human Error, Part II"premieres in the US.
• 2009 —TakaraTomyreleasesHenkei! Henkei! TransformersC-20Alertand C-21Smokescreen.
• 2009 —Henkei! Henkei! volume 12is first published.
• 2012—The Transformers: Robots in Disguise#4is released in the US, andThe Transformers: Autocracy#8is published online byIDW Publishing.
• 2013—Transformers Legendsis (finally) released for iOS devices.
• 2014—Pre-purchase tickets for theTransformers Expoexclusive""Slug G1 Color"toy are made available at Lawson stores in Japan.
• 2015—TheRobots in Disguiseepisode "As the Kospego Commands!"premieres onCartoon Networkin the USA.
• 2015 —TheRescue Botsepisode "The New Recruits"premieres onDiscovery Family.
• 2015 —TakaraTomyreleasesAdventureTAV13 Nemesis Prime,TAV14 Ultra MagnusandTED 06 Big Optimus Prime,as well asQ-TransformersQT-18 Nemesis Prime,QT-19 ConvoyandQT-20 Megatron.
• 2015 —Transformers: Age of Extinctionmakes its Latin American television broadcast debut onFOX1.
• 2017—TheRobots in Disguiseepisodes "King of the Hill (Part 1)","King of the Hill (Part 2)"and"Blurred"premiere inFrance.
• 2020—TakaraTomyreleasesStudio SeriesSS-48 Offroad BumblebeeandSS-49 Sentinel PrimeandEarthriseER-01 HoistandER-02 Optimus Prime with trailer,plusER EX-01 SoundbarrierandER EX-02 Grappleare released asTakaraTomy Mallexclusives.
• 2020 —TheRescue Bots Academyepisodes "Trouble Cubed"and"My Favorite Rescue"premiere onDiscovery Family.
• 2022—Chinese mobile company Redmagic announces new collaboration with Transformers including anOptimus Prime-themed version of their 7 Pro mobile gamer phone and aDecepticon-themed variant as well.
• 2023—TheTransformers: EarthSparkepisode "Outtakes"premieres inFrance,HungaryandTurkey.
• 2023 —Imre Szélyes(Hungarian voice of numerousOptimus Primes) passes away at age 79.
• 2024—A Transformers product reveal stream occurs on theHasbro PulseYouTube channel officially revealing theRobosenMegatronandTransformers: Legacy Unitedwave 3.
• 2024 —The Transformers Classics Vol.7is released byHero-X.

April 26

• 1933—ActorJean-Pierre Moulin(European French voice ofSir Edmund Burton) is born.
• 1966—Satoshi Hashimoto(Japanese voice ofCar RobotsFire ConvoyandGod Fire Convoy) is born.
• 1967—Sascha Draeger(German voice ofHot Shot,RansackandShockwave) is born.
• 1976—Sin-hui Park(Korean voice ofSari Sumdac) is born.
• 1978—Fred Mascarenhas(Brazilian voice ofSpinister) is born.
• 1979—Jessica Toledo(Chilean voice ofArceeandSlipstream) is born.
• 1984—Hector Gomes(Brazilian voice ofFairmaestro) is born.
• 1986—TheChernobyl Nuclear Power Plantdisaster occurs.
• 1988—TheSuper-God Masterforceepisode "Kidnapping!? The Targeted Jumbo Jet"premieres inJapan.
• 1990—Takayuki Nakatsukasa(Japanese voice ofTheorem) is born.
• 1991—Lei Changxi(Chinese voice ofOptimus Prime,Hot RodandBlurr) dies at age 65.
• 2000—TheBeast Machinesepisode "Endgame Pt. II: When Legends Fall"premieres inCanadaonYTV.
• 2000 —TheCar Robotsepisode "Ninja Robo! Enter the Spychangers"premieres inJapan.
• 2002—Transformers: Primal ScreamHC is released byTitan Books.
• 2003—TheDestruction White Micronsare sold at "TF Station"affiliate stores inJapanas part of the "Golden Week" holiday, one per customer, with some stores using them in in-store "paint your own" activities.
• 2007—TakaraTomyreleases theTransformers: Beast Wars Telemocha SeriesTM-09 Rhinox.
• 2008—TheAnimatedepisode "Mission Accomplished"premieres inCanada.
• 2008 —TheAnimatedepisode "The Return of the Headmaster"premiers in theUS.
• 2008 —Third day ofBotCon 2008.
• 2010—The CoolEpisode 2is serialized byKerokero Acein their June 2010 edition.
• 2011—Transformers Animated: The Cool - Special EditionandClear Version Optimus Primeis released inJapanbyKadokawa.
• 2012—First day ofBotCon 2012inDallas,Texas.
• 2013—"Battle of the Clones"is first published byEaglemoss/GE Fabbri inRussia.
• 2013 —Prime— Folge 7: Orion Pax & Folge 8: Der falsche Primeare released to home media inGermanybyEDEL:kids.
• 2013 —Prime— Vol. 18 & Vol. 19are released to home media inJapanbyAvex Trax.
• 2013 —Transformers: All SparkEpisode 6: "The False Power"is serialized inJapanbyKerokero Acein their June 2013 issue.
• 2014— TheRescue Botsepisode "What Lies Below"premieres onHub Network.
• 2015— TheRobots in Disguiseepisode "Collect 'Em All"premieres inJapan.
• 2017—Optimus Prime#6andMicronauts: Wrath of Karza#1are released byIDW Publishing.
• 2020—TheCyberverseepisodes "The End Of The Universe II","The End Of The Universe III","The End Of The Universe IV"premiere in theUS.
• 2022—Hasbroofficially revealsLegacyGenerations SelectsCyclonus&Nightstick.
• 2022 —Insurance Company Direct Line uploads a new commercial featuringOptimus Primeon their YouTube channel.
• 2023—TheEarthSparkepisode "Missed Connection"premieres inFrance,HungaryandTurkey.
• 2024—Brazilian voice actorJosé Santa Cruzdies at age 95.
• 2024 —TheEarthSparkepisode "What Dwells Within"premieres onYTVinCanada.

April 27

• 1926—Miguel Rosenberg(Brazilian voice ofArchibald Witwicky) is born.
• 1932—Casey Kasem(voice of theoriginalThe TransformerscartoonCliffjumper,Bluestreak,Doctor ArkevilleandTeletraan I) is born, rocketing to #1 in the hospital charts.
• 1954—Stefan Fredrich(German voice ofSeymour Simmons) is born.
• 1964—Nizo Neto(Brazilian voice ofSpike WitwickyandDylan Gould) is born.
• 2007—TheTransformers Collectors' Clubmembers-only site releases an online bio for the "Maxcop"Stopgap.
• 2008—Fourth and final day ofBotCon 2008.
• 2011—Transformers: Foundation#3is released byIDW Publishing.
• 2011 —First day to preorder theTransformers Collectors' ClubexclusivesG2 RamjetandAnimatedCheetor.
• 2011 —Transformers Generations 2011 vol 1is published in Japan byMillion Publishing.
• 2011 —TheKre-O"Build A Bot"online mini-game/contestgoes online at Nickelodeonas part of the "16 Weeks of Cyber Sweeps"campaign. (Busy day in 2011, wasn't it?)
• 2012—Second day ofBotCon 2012in Dallas, Texas.
• 2013—TakaraTomyreleases a buttload of stuff. First is the premiere of theTransformers Go!toy line:G11 Hunter Optimus Prime,G12 Dragotron,G13 Hunter Shockwave,G14 Hunter Bumblebee,G15 Hunter Bulkhead,G16 Hunter Wheeljack,G17 Hunter Starscream,andG18 Hunter Soundwave.Generationscontinues with TG15 Autobot Data Disc Set (Rewind,Eject,Ramhorn,Sundor) and TG16 Decepticon Data Disc Set (Frenzy,Rumble,Ravage,Ratbat). Finally, there's theEZ CollectiontoysEG01 Optimus Prime,EG02 Bumblebee,EG03 Prowl,EG04 Smokescreen,EG05 Hound,EG06 Megatron,EG07 StarscreamandEG08 Airachnid.Whew!
• 2015—Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters — Season 3 Volume 1: Battle for Darkmountis released to home media in theUnited KingdombyPrimal Screen.
• 2015 —TheRobots in Disguiseepisode "As the Kospego Commands!"premieres inGermany.
• 2015 —The fifth and finalBotCon 2015box set exclusiveOilmasteris revealed.
• 2016—More than Meets the Eye#52andSins of the Wreckers#4are released byIDW Publishing.
• 2018—Zoltán Tóth(Hungarian voice ofAlpha QuintessonandBackstop) dies at age 57.
• 2019—TakaraTomyreleasesStudio SeriesSS-29 Shatter,SS-30 Optimus Prime,SS-31 Cogman,SS-32 ScrapmetalandSS-33 RampageandSiegeSG-15 Aimless,SG-16LaserbeakandRavage,SG-17 Ironhide,SG-18 Autobot Six-Gun,andSG-19 Starscream.
• 2019 —Transformers: Cyberverseepisodes "Fractured","Memory","Allspark"and"The Journey"premieres inJapan.
• 2021—Iara Riça(Brazilian voice ofNancyandAlice) dies at age 56.
• 2021 —Diana Pérez(Mexican voice ofKelly) dies at age 51.
• 2022—Transformers#42andWar's End#3are released byIDW Publishing.
• 2023—The official trailer ofTransformers: Rise of the Beastsis released.
• 2023 —The preliminary cast ofTransformers Oneis announced during theParamountpanel at Cinemacon 2023.
• 2023 —TheTransformers: EarthSparkepisode "Security Protocols"premieres inFranceandHungary.
• 2024—TakaraTomyreleases TL-59Bouldercrash,TL-60Megatron (Energon Universe),TL-61Tasmania Kid,TL-62Thundertron,TL-63Optimus Prime (Animated),TL-64Tigerhawk,SS-123Mohawk,SS-124Rumble,SS-125Scrapheap,and SS GE-06Starscream.

April 28

• 1961—Jamieson Price(voice ofWarpathinWar for Cybertronand more) is born.
• 1961 —Voice actorJohn Culkinis born.
• 1963—Alberto Angrisano(Italian voice ofJames Savoy,Optimus PrimeinWar for Cybertron TrilogyfromEarthriseonwards andEarthSparkOptimus Prime) is born.
• 1964—Nathalie Homs(European French voice ofAron,Marty,Michelle,Nijikaand brief voice ofArcee) is born.
• 1973—Silvio Giraldi(Brazilian voice ofHeadmasterandParalon) is born.
• 1975—Brad Raider(voice ofVince) is born.
• 1987—Ximena Marchant(Chilean voice ofProfessor PrincessandTeletran-1) is born.
• 1990—Erika Ugalde(Mexican voice ofSkywarp) is born.
• 1999—TheBeast Wars Neoepisode "Break Is a Predacon?"premieres in Japan.
• 2004—Takara releasesSuper LinkSD-11Irontread.
• 2004 —Toys "R" UsJapan releases the "USA Edition"EnergonGalvatronandpromotionalMicronAccel.
• 2004 —Legends of the Microns—Volume 13is released on DVD in Japan byColumbia Music Entertainment,coming with the "Linkage Part 13"mini-comic andexclusiveQuenchtoy.
• 2004 —Transformers Armada: Volume 3: Worlds CollideTPB is released byDreamwave Productions.
• 2005—Takara releasesGalaxy ForceGC-16Ligerjack;JapaneseToys "R" Usstores offer theexclusiveMini-Con"Factor"free with the purchase of a Ligerjack. Meanwhile,JUSCOstores offer theexclusivepromotionalall-whiteHellflame Microns:"Quasar"with the purchase ofGalaxy Convoy,"Graviton"withHybrid StyleGalaxy Convoy,and "Bulge"with Ligerjack.
• 2009—Transformers: The Veiled Threatis released in the US byDel Rey Books.
• 2010—IDW'sTransformers#6is released byIDW Publishing.
• 2011—TheTransformers: Animatedvolume 9DVD is released byParamount Japan.
• 2011 —TheTransformers Collectors' ClubexclusiveGeneration 2Ramjetsells out after one day of being available for pre-order.
• 2011 —The full trailer forDark of the Moongoes live oniTunes Movie Trailers.
• 2012—TheTransformers: Primeepisode "Flying Mind"andTransformers: Rescue Botsepisode "Christmas in July"premiere onThe Hub.
• 2012 —TakaraTomyreleasesPrimeAM-08 Terrorcon Cliffjumper,AM-09 Soundwave,and theEZ Collectionversions ofBulkheadandArcee."Shadow" versions ofC.L.,R.A.,GoraandBaroare released as promotional exclusives at various Japanese stores.
• 2012 —TheSuper Robot Lifeform Transformers: Primeepisode "Infiltration Transformation! Battleship Nemesis"premiers in Japan.
• 2012 —Third day ofBotCon 2012in Dallas, Texas.
• 2015— TheRobots in Disguiseepisode "Collect 'Em All"premieres inGermany.
• 2018—TakaraTomyreleasesStudio SeriesSS-01 Bumblebee,SS-02 Decepticon Stinger,SS-03 Crowbar,SS-04 Autobot Ratchet,SS-05 Optimus Prime,SS-06 Starscream,SS-07 Grimlock,andSS-08 Decepticon Blackout.
• 2021—The Magic of Cybertron#1is released byIDW Publishing.
• 2023—TheTransformers: EarthSparkepisode "Bear Necessities"premieres inFrance.
• 2024— TheTransformers: EarthSparkepisode "The Bear"premieres inJapan.

April 29

• 1955—Richard Epcar(Robots in Disguisewriter and voice ofArmorhideand voice ofSkywarpfromWar for Cybertron) is born.
• 1960—Steve Blum(voice ofDark Scream,theAutobotandDecepticon"Create-A-Bots","Aligned" Starscream,HeatwaveinRescue Bots,EarthSparkStarscream,and more) is born. Rock On!
• 1961—Thierry Mercier(French voice ofRatchetinTransformers The Gameand theRevenge of the Fallengame, andBreakdownin theWar for Cybertrongame) is born.
• 1973—Teng Kui xing(Chinese voice ofRattrapandTerrorsaur) is born.
• 1975—MusicianJesse Molloyis born.
• 1978—CinematographerJonathan Selais born.
• 1980—Adrien Antoine(European French voice ofOptimus PrimeinTransformers One) is born.
• 1986—Gábor Joó(Hungarian voice ofGraham Burns) is born.
• 1998—TheBeast Wars IIepisode "Galvatron Revived"premieres in Japan.
• 2002—Transformers—Original Series:Volume Twois released on DVD in the UK bySony WonderandMaverick Entertainment.
• 2008—Transformers Animated Volume 3is released byIDW Publishing.
• 2012—Fourth and final day ofBotCon 2012in Dallas, Texas.
• 2014—Shout! Studiosreleases the 30th Anniversary editions ofall four seasonsofThe Transformerson DVD in the US.
• 2015—More than Meets the Eye#40is released byIDW Publishing.
• 2015 —TheRobots in Disguiseepisode "True Colors"premieres inGermany.
• 2016—TakaraTomyreleasesAdventureTAV 40Ironjam&Bumblebee Kōtetsu Armor,TAV 41Gravity&Optimus Prime Jūryoku Armor,TAV 42Volcano&Grimlock Kazan Armor,TAV 43Barithunder&Sideswipe Dengeki Armor,TMC01 Jetstorm,TMC02 Slipstream,TMC03 Divebomb,TMC04 Airazor,TMC05 WindraandTMC06 Psychobat.TheAdventurepromotional MicronBurnis also made available atToys "R" UsJapan stores with the purchase of 3,000 yen or more's worth ofTransformerstoys.
• 2016— TheRobots in Disguiseepisode "Overloaded, Part 1"premieres inHungary.
• 2017—TheRobots in Disguiseepisodes "King of the Hill (Part 1)"and"King of the Hill (Part 2)"premiere onCartoon Network.
• 2021—Billie Hayes(voice ofMrs. NeederlanderandVirginia) dies at age 96.
• 2021 —Voice actorKazuo Okadies at age 73.
• 2022—Very brief early footage fromTransformers: Rise of the Beastswas shown at the Cinemacon 2022 event
• 2023—TakaraTomyreleasesStudio SeriesSS-101Laserbeakand SS-102Rumble (Blue).
• 2024—Arianne Borbach(German voice ofBotanica,Charlotte MearingandAirazor) dies at age 61.

April 30

• 1952—The first ever commercial forMr. Potato Headis broadcast on US television effectively becoming the first ever toy commercial.
• 1960—Dick Eriksson(Swedish voice ofGeneration 2Spike,Starscream,Skywarp,SwoopandSideswipe) is born.
• 1963—Alessandra Karpoff(Italian voice ofSlo-Mo) is born.
• 1965—Adrian Pasdar(voice ofMicronus) is born.
• 1968—Laura Lenghi(Italian voice ofKelly) is born.
• 1969—The firstKmartAustralia store opens up in Melbourne, Victoria.
• 1973—Katja Schmitz(German voice ofHayley) is born.
• 1981—Grzegorz Woś(Polish voice ofGraham Burns) is born.
• 1981 —Ibnu Jamil(Indonesian voice ofJoshua Joyce) is born.
• 1982—Pascaline Crevecoeur(Second French voice ofWindbladeand voice ofNightrainRobots in Disguise) is born.
• 1984—Yuri Tupper(Brazilian voice ofSideswipeinTransformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy) is born.
• 1987—TheFight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010episode "The Big Broadcast of 2010"airs in Japan.
• 1988—Kamil Dominiak(Polish voice ofKade Burns) is born.
• 1994—TheGeneration 2episode "More than Meets the Eye, Part 1"premieres inGermany.
• 1996—Sound editorMichael Tomackdies at the age of 53.
• 1998—Takarareleases wave 3 of theBeast Wars IItoyline, theAutorollersD-17Autostinger,D-18Autocrusher,D-19Autojetter,and D-20Autolauncher.
• 2003—More than Meets the EyeIssue #1is published in the US byDreamwave Productions.
• 2004—TheSuperlinkepisode "A Rain of Dinobots!"airs in Japan.
• 2005—TheGalaxy Forceepisode "Link Up! Liger Convoy"airs in Japan.
• 2007—The Transformers—The Classic Episodesis released on DVD in the UK byMini Metro.
• 2009—Final day of the ordering period for the "Gentei! Gentei!"Strafetoy throughTransformers Basecamp,exclusiveto holders of theTransformers-themed Visa credit cards in Japan.
• 2011—TheTransformers: Primeepisode "Sick Mind"premieres onThe Hub.
• 2011 —The CoolSpecial Editionis released in Japan byKadokawa.
• 2012—TheTransformers: Primeepisode "One Shall Rise, Part 3"premieres inBrazil.
• 2014—More than Meets the Eye#28is released byIDW Publishing.
• 2015— TheRobots in Disguiseepisode "Rumble in the Jungle"premieres inGermany.
• 2016— TheRobots in Disguiseepisode "Graduation Exercises"premieres onCartoon Networkin the US.
• 2016— TheRescue Botsepisode "Arrivals"premieres onDiscovery Family.
• 2016—TakaraTomyreleasesUnite WarriorsGrand Galvatron.
• 2022—TakaraTomyreleasesStudio SeriesSS-75 Perceptor,SS-76 New Destruction Emperor StarscreamandSS-77 Sideswipe.
• 2023— TheBeast Wars Againepisode "Cheetus's Crisis (Part 1)"airs onTV Tokyo.
• 2023 —Final day of theRise of the BeastsOptimus PrimeandOptimus PrimalWorld Tour inBerlin,Germany.
• 2024— On this Transformers Tuesday, preorders for a reissue of the MPM-12Optimus Primegoes up.
• 2024 —TakaraTomyofficially reveals the ESD-10DX Prowland ESD-11DX Thrash Maltoand preorders for them go up.