August 28, 1998 Update #2
         Well I've updated the RPG Video Game page to include a progress report of what's been going on and included ten new screenshots from a recent beta version sent out for testing. Check it out.

August 28, 1998
        Time for another Boxscan Archive update. I have added four Generation 1 scans - Grimlock, Blitzwing, Skullcruncher, and Streetwise. Check them out along with the tons of other scans already online. Next update may include new screen captures from my RPG Video Game in progress, till then!

August 25, 1998 
        I have added catalog scans to the 1989 Transformers section of the Complete Toylist.  In addition some sections across the Ruins have been reformatted and all dead links are fixed. Till next update. 

August 23, 1998 
        Well today I have completed a new section for the Ruins. I am currently coding a Transformers game for the PC and have set up a small section to detail progress on the project and show a few early screenshots. Come stop by and check it out, there's also info on how you yourself can help out. 
 RPG Video Game 

August 22, 1998 
        I've gone around and updated the Beast Wars Sound Clips. Six new wavs are now online from the pilot episode Beast Wars Part 1. Enjoy!! 

August 21, 1998 
        Added a review of Generation 2 Megatron Tank to the Review Archive. Thanks goes out to Ryujin825@aol.com for submitting this. Go give a quick read and then submit your own review to the archive. 

August 20,1998 
        Sorry for the lack of updates in the last month, not much has been going on Transformer-wise. I've made a huge update to the Boxscan Archive. There are 24 new scans online from all the various Transformers toylines. Some cool ones to check out include the newly released Optimal Optimus toy, and classics like the first Optimus Prime and Swoop the Dinobot. Come take a look, there's enough new stuff to keep you busy for a while.  Oh and don't forget to stop by the Review Archive and send me a review of your favorite toy, haven't recieved any this month. Till next update, have fun!!

July 29, 1998 
        I have added scans of the 1990 Transformers catalog to The Complete Toylist. Check it out!! 

July 26, 1998 
        The Complete Toylist has been updated to include scans of the Transformers toy catalogs from the first five years. Check it out and hope you find it useful to help identify the toys a little better. 

July 21, 1998 
        The Boxscan Archive has been updated with ten new scans. The scans include Generation 1, Generation 2, and Beast Wars as well. Check 'em out. 

July 20, 1998 
        Just bought a Torca so I added it to the Boxscan Archive.  I plan to add several more scans later today or tomorrow including more Fuzors.

July 17, 1998 Update #2 
        Well, just got back from the local Toys 'R' Us and picked up a Bantor and Buzzclaw. I've added their boxscans to the Boxscan Archive. Now to find a Torca..... 

July 17, 1998 
        I've had my Botcon 98 pictures developed and scanned some into my Botcon 98 Page. Pictures include Hasbro/ Kenner displays and Covention Guests like Scott Mc'Neil. Also added a review of Transmetal Scavenger to the Review Archive, thanks to BattlePhil@aol.com for submitting this one. 

July 11, 1998 
        The Boxscan Archive has been updated with seven new boxscans including various Generation 2 toys in addition to Beats Wars and one Generation 1 scan. Check it out. 

July 9, 1998 
        The Beast Wars Sound Clips section is now online!! As of now i have only made .wav files from The Agenda Part 1, but more are on the way. Check out this cool new addition to the ruins. 

July 7, 1998 
        Two new reviews added to the Review Archive one for Transmetal Cheetor and the other for Transmetal Rhinox, thanks to Phil Counterman for submitting these. Also made a small modification to The Complete Toylist under 1992. It regards the Generation 2 Constructicon colors. Thanx to Lee Osborn for the clarification.

July 6, 1998 Update #2
         Hi, just came back from the local Toys 'R' Us and picked up Transmetals Terrorsaur and Airazor. I've scanned them and put up boxscans in the Boxscan Archive. Enjoy!!

July 6, 1998 
         I hope all my U.S. visitors had a great Fourth of July weekend, I sure did. Well I've added two new reviews that were submitted yesterday. Check them out under the Review Archive, and remember everyone, keep 'em coming!! Also added a link to BigBot.com under the Quick Links section of the link bar, it is the number one resource for all your Transformer needs, and it's got a link to this site making it all the cooler, so check it out!  

July 3, 1998 Update #2 
         Looks like everything uploaded well, I've taken the day to make some more scans. The Botcon 98 page has new scans up of the T-shirt and other pics of Antagony, not to mention the Botcon 97 comic book.  Also updated is the Boxscan Archive with new scans galore. Check it out and please email me folks if you find dead links anywhere on the page. 

July 3, 1998 
         Well this page has made yet another server move. I sure hope everyone is aware of these things and not visiting old locations. I've deleted files from most all my old servers except neurogamer where I can't seem to login on their ftp. The original frontpage is still at geocities and I suggest you bookmark that page as it will always point to the latest url of this site, link below.  Since this page just moved their may not be some sections up but all will be repaired and the site will undergo regular updates by the end of the week. This new server is provided by spree.com and is much faster than my crosswinds account. Enjoy your stay. 
 The Ruins' Geocities Frontpage 

June 27, 1998
       Added a review of Laser Optimus Prime to the Review Archive, thanks to Perceptor for submitting this.  Check it out. 

June 26, 1998
       The Boxscan Archive is now online. This exciting new section will be updated with various scans and viewers can contritube too! Check it out under the multimedia section of the linkbar on the left. Only a few more sections to put online, and then all sections will start getting updates on a regular basis. 
June 25, 1998 
       Added a review of Snarl (Beast Wars) to the review archive, thanks to the submitter Blitz1717. Check it out at the review archive and send in your review to the email address on that page. 

June 22, 1998 
      Well that was quick!! I've just added a copy of the Botcon 98 script read by the voice actors. Everyone at the convention was given a copy and I used a program called OminiPage to grab the text off a scan and put it into a document, it saved a ton of typing!!  Both html and Microsoft Word formats are available for viewing!! 

June 22, 1998 
      Just got back from Botcon 98 and boy was it a blast. I've set up a small Botcon 98 section which thus far features various scans of the convention exclusive toys for you to drool at. Once I get rested up I'll add more scans and pictures. The rest of the page will slowly appear online over the next weeks. The link is below, it's also located under the Other Sections part of the linkbar on all my pages for easy access, just like all the emails demanded. Tell me what you think of the new navigation system. 
 Botcon 98 Page  

June 18, 1998 
      I've added a new fun section. Check it out! It's a review archive where you submit your own Transformers reviews and have them posted online. The link is on the main link bar under Multimedia. I'm going to Botcon 98 tomorrow so reviews won't be posted until I get back on Monday. Other sections will start popping up then also, including a new image gallery devoted to boxscans.  Till then!

June 17, 1998 
      Well after a long absence this web page is finally back up, and yet again on a new server.  I'd like to give my greatest thanks to Crosswinds for hosting this website.  As many of you may notice I've changed the design of this front page in an effort to make it easier to navigate. Email me yours thoughts and let me know what you think.  I will also rewrite most of the old pages as well.  Right now most sections aren't up yet but they will soon be revamped.  Updates shall become more frequent as school ends and freetime begins.  Don't forget about Botcon '98 this weekend, for those that will attend my handle will be Optimusprime7.  Hope to see you there.  I will most likely post coverage here once I return. 

5-19-98 WELL THE SERVER IS FINALLY BACK UP.  THERE IS ALOT TO DO NOW.  I AM REMAKING THE PAGE SOMEWHAT AND WILL BE GETTING RID OF SOME SECTIONS AND PUTTING UP NEW ONES.  ALL IN ALL ALOT OF NEW THINGS WILL BE POPPING UP SOON.  JUST GOT A VERY GOOD SCANNER SO I'LL ADD A NEW IMAGE GALLERY OF BOX SCANS.  THE BEAST WARS PAGE IS ALSO DUE FOR A MAJOR RENOVATION. 

3-24-98 WELCOME TO THE NEW HOME OF THE RUINS. SPECIAL THANKS GOES OUT TO MEGA MAN'S DOMAIN AT NEUROGAMER FOR THIS SERVER SPACE. JUST IN TIME TO CELEBRATE THE ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THIS SITE. WITH THIS NEW EXPANDED SERVER EXPECT THE RUINS TO GROW RAPIDLY OVER THE NEXT YEAR. THANKS TO THE ONE AND A HALF MILLION VISITORS OVER THE LAST YEAR, THE COUNTER IS STILL TICKING ON THE GEOCITIES FRONTPAGE WHERE IT ALL BEGAN, TAKE A VISIT IF YOU DON'T LINK IN FROM THERE ANYMORE. I'LL SET A NEW COUNTER UP ON THIS SERVER SOON. WELL, BYE FOR NOW. 

3-15-98 MAJOR OVERHAUL OF THE MOVIE SECTION. I'VE DIVIDED IT UP INTO SECTIONS AND ADDED A WHOLE TRUCKLOAD WORTH OF NEW AVIs AND MOVs. I'VE ALSO ADDED MORE IMAGES FROM THE AGENDA PART 3, JUMP ON OVER TO MY BEAST WARS SECTION TO CHECK THEM OUT. MORE TO COME.