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Transformers Beasts Base Camp

With the imminent approach of the new Transformers movie, Rise of the Beasts, promotion and marketing is in full swing!

Yours truly was lucky enough to get invited to help represent the Fandom on the opening night of the Transformers Beasts Base Camp Roar & Snore Experience at Taronga Park Zoo.  Along with a couple of other fans as well as celebrities and media, courtesy of Hasbro we were treated to a truly amazing night!

First off, you knew you were in the right place when there are two big fellas ready to greet you!

Big Angry Trev & Optimus Prime – I smell a spin-off coming!

We were  given a guided tour by the keepers around some of the animal enclosures.  It was interesting to see just how more active many of the animals are at dusk, it was the most animated I’ve ever seen koalas in my life!  The zoo is very cool after opening hours.

They weren’t asleep!

We were subsequently ushered into an auditorium where we were given a special glimpse at some Rise of the Beasts material.  A non-disclosure agreement prevents me discussing what we saw, but fans will be very happy indeed!

Surprises on the way!

After our secret viewing we were treated to some displays of the upcoming Rise of the Beasts action figures, due to hit shelves here in Australia on April 10th.

Sometimes it pays to be a superfan

Next a jaumty stroll to Beasts Base Camp – so cool!  Everywhere you looked there was jungle-themed Transformer touches on show.

Into the main communial area we were ushered.  Plenty of food and drink on offer as we lounged about on Transformers-themed cushions.  Time for Big Angry Trev to go to work and shmooze with the other Aussie celebrities.

Miguel Maestre
Jordan Raskopoulos

As dark approached were escorted to our tents.  Each tent was numbered and had its own Transformers theme.  My tent-mate (Griffin of Ozformers) and I were in Tent 6 – The Mirage Tent.  And talk about the views!

Inside on our beds, we found the very pleasant surprise of gift bags, containing all manner of Transformers merchandise – thanks Hasbro!

Freebies!

After another short tour we were given dinner, a delightful array of different traditional African foods.  Then a special after-dark walk around some of the habitats.

No, not a satanic camel. At night the red light bothers the animals a lot less than white light

Next morning its more tours from the incredibly friendly keepers and then breakfast, followed by some up close and personal interactions with some of the animals.  I must admit I absolutely ADORE giraffes, so getting to hand feed one was definitely a personal highlight and I was almost in tears, feeling so moved by the experience.

The event finished just as the zoo was opening up for the day, and what a fantastic fun experience it was overall!  I’d like to thank Hasbro Australia once again for the opportunity, I can’t wait to bring my son to meet Prime & Primal!  Don’t forget that the toys hit shelves on April 10th, and the Transformers: Rise of the Beasts movie will hit theatres on June 8th.

“Don’t mess with us – especially the little bloke below me, he’s angry!”

 

Big Angry Trev visits Hasbro Australia!

 

Spider kills Snake – the media storm hits!

Wow – I really can’t believe this myself.  All those years I wasted in my 20’s trying to get famous with acting and doing stand-up comedy.  What I should have been doing is taking photo’s of dead animals – that’s where the acclaim is!

Since my first blog post with the infamous picture of a Redback Spider killing a Blind Snake went viral on Facebook and Twitter, I’ve been contacted by internet, newspaper and television sources for the story!  Apparently deadly Aussie creatures killing each other is a newsworthy story all are eager to get their media mitts on.  I’ve done 3 phone interviews in the last 2 days – it’s wiggy but kinda cool!

 

First off I talked to Andrew Kacimaiwai, the editor of Swan Hill’s The Guardian who ran the story on page 2 of their newspaper today (09/01/17), written up by Joshua Wells:

And have also put the story up on their website which you can read here:

 

I was also contacted by Elliana Saltalamacchia of The Herald Sun.  As far as I know they didn’t run it in their physical newspaper (unless they did on Sunday and I missed it) but it went up on their website Saturday night which you can read here: 

 

Today I was contacted by Ben Kimber of Prime 7  asking if they could cover the story.  It appeared on television on their local news updates for those in regional Victoria tonight at 9pm.    You can watch it on my Youtube Channel and  as well as in the video section of my website HERE.  

I was also contacted by Niki Burnside of Storyful News who wanted to run the story if I had video.  Sadly I had to inform her that I had pictures only.  Oh well, I know for next time I see something killing something else eh.

 

Once again kids, if you want fame don’t bother curing a disease, winning a medal or honing your acting skills.  Just photograph creatures killing other creatures – works a treat!

 

Care to comment?  Would love to read it below!

 

Related Blog Posts:

Redback Spider killing Blind Snake – my morning surprise!

Redback Spider kills Blind Snake – television news report

Snake, Earthworm or Lizard? The debate heats up!

The greatest invention in the world happened – and nobody told you!

Time and time again we are shown that the media is unwilling to cover the stories that really matter and seem to proactively work to keep you, the general public, in the dark.  News reports are dominated by the latest political popularity polls even when an election is not in the air, celebrities partners sneaking dogs through customs are treated like matters of great import.  The bland, mediocre and unverified dominates the headlines instead of the important scientific achievements that can make the world for all a better place.

I discovered through my trawling of cyberspace what is simply THE GREATEST INVENTION EVER!  Even then this revolutionary breakthrough was given a short 2 minute spot.  Why was this story not on the front of every newspaper?! Why was it not the lead story on every news report?!

The story/newsclip detailed the miraculous medical miracle that has changed a woman’s life. Scientists in Germany have invented expandable, inflatable breasts! No surgery, no nothing! Just a shot of saline under the armpit when you feel like upsizing and your bust goes up to a staggering 32N! Not a C, not a DD, no – a 32 freakin N!

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Why is the world not rejoicing about this?! Where is the media coverage? Where are the stories about the scientists involved getting their Nobel prize? Where is their ticker-tape parade with the world honoring them for achieving what has been only dreamed of by hentai artists for years? I mean, this truly is the greatest invention ever. Bugger the wheel – you just need them to get the place to buy the saline! Bugger the internet – you just need it to order the kit online!

Why aren’t women screaming for this to be stocked at Aldi!? You’d never pay for a movie ticket again!
I’d like to see this movie for free
No!
*Squirt, BOOMPH!*
Of course you can! Would you like some free popcorn and drinks too ma’am?

 

Admittedly the woman who had it done could possibly have had self-appearance issues which may be why she initially volunteered for the procedure. But that just means it’s a godsend for those that consider themselves unfortunate looking. Doesn’t matter if you’ve only got one eye, no nose and half a leg – you ain’t gonna have trouble finding a date with a pair of 32N’s! Why aren’t they spruiking this invention to those individuals in the Middle East who act like extremist nutjobs? Suicide Bombings would stop tomorrow! Some moron is about to blow himself up to get to paradise, finds out about this revolutionary procedure and goes “Oh man! Paradise is right here on Earth!” Bloodshed stops, peace reigns, happiness descends.  Sensible solutions for a happier world.

Sorry Japan, but Germany has officially won the scientific innovations race. We don’t need anything more. This is the final thing the world needed to have invented. The future is here my brothers and sisters – rejoice!

Write letters to your local media outlet asking – nay, demanding -to know why you were not informed of this important issue sooner.  You have a right to expect the media to cover the stories that truly matter.

 

Writer’s note: I certainly hope they do not come up with a similar invention for men.  Given the average human males insecurity about the size of his member, if an invention came out that could enlarge it to extraordinary proportions it would cause an international saline shortage as every guy would not be able to resist ‘upsizing’ to a greater degree than guy next to him. A worldwide ‘phallic race’ would ensue.  Jeans and public urinals would have to be totally redesigned, though it would undoubtedly be a boon to the wheelbarrow industry. 

 

A link to the original clip about this issue can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TvFbbTNRfU