Transformers Fanzine Archive

FAQs

What is this?

As a relatively new Transformers fan, I know I missed out on so many great fanzines over the years. I wanted to make zines easier for people in the fandom to find and access, so I created this archive.

What gets included?

I'm only including zines that are actually available to access somewhere at the time that I add them, either for free or by purchasing a copy. The links may break and/or the zine might become unavailable at a later time. I will leave these listed for the sake of preserving the information I've collected about them but will mark them as no longer accessible.

I don't have the time and capacity to constantly be checking links, though, so feel free to contact me if you notice something that's broken.

Why include zines with AI content?

I've made the decision to include zines with AI content created prior to 2023. I think the landscape of generative AI and the ways people thought about it and used it were very different back then. The ethics felt different at the time, as well. I'm not taking any specific stance on this, just opting to include it while clearly tagging it. You can make your own choices. I will not include any AI-generated content from 2023 onwards.

Zine vs. artbook vs. other stuff?

I'll be honest, I'm not super clear on the distinctions and I'm not very concerned about enforcing them. If the person or people who made it label it as a zine, I'm considering it a zine.

Why did you include [zine]? Do you support [creator/idea/behavior/etc.]?

This archive is intended to collect information about Transformers fanzines in a values-neutral way. (Mostly -- see the AI policy.) I'm not passing any judgement or taking sides on any issues by listing something here. No support of anyone or anything is implied.

That said, I reserve the right to not include something if that's a choice I want to make, because this is my personal project and I can do what I want with it. Please remember I'm a real, flawed person like anyone else just doing this for fun in my spare time.

Can you add [zine]?

Sure, if it's currently available for people to access somehow. If you have a link to where it exists online, you can email me the info.

If it's not available anymore but you a) have a copy and b) have the authority to share it (i.e. you're the creator, you've obtained permission, etc.), either post it somewhere and send me the link or reach out to me to talk about how/where to upload it.

Can you remove [zine]?

If you're a creator and want your zine info removed, email me and let me know.

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