Transformers News

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here's something for the oddities shelf - Transformers Dark of the Moon Eggbods. Eggbods are small wind-up toys with egg shaped bodies, who can swap their top halves with one another. The Transformers versions are cute super-deformed versions of Optimus Prime, Megatron and Bumblebee, known in this series as Eggtimus Prime, Eggatron and Bumble Egg (the factions also got new names, Auto-Eggs and Decepti-Eggs). They look like great, cute fun toys and they're available now in the UK priced £5.99! Eggatron even comes with a shotgun!

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Eggbods - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Slagacon, Indiana's Transformers convention, have unveiled details of their first exclusive. Named Vector Zeta, it's a true limited edition garage kit piece - a resin kit to upgrade Classics Optimus Prime into his Powermaster / God Ginrai forms. Concept artwork has been shared of the final form on the Slagacon homepage, along with a prototype showing some of the parts involved.

This piece will be an extremely limited run with the only production of it being at Slagacon. Check out the Slagacon homepage for more information and pre-registration links.

Original Source: Slagacon 2011 Exclusive Vector Zeta - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here's something fun for you this morning. The Delta 4 rocket that recently launched the GPS IIF-2 satellite had a very interesting mission patch. Check out the shape of it - does it look familiar to you? Perhaps the GPS IIF-2 or the Delta 4 are more than meets the eye... or at the very least there's someone on staff who thought slapping an Autobrand on the mission would be cool.

Check out the full coverage over at Spaceflight Now.

Original Source: Delta 4 Rocket Team Transformers fans? - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The latest reveal from TFC Toys (via the TFClub Weibo) about their Hercules custom Devastator is the weapon system. Several 2005 Boards members have suggested that the various guns that come with Exgraver and the rest might combine, and they were right on the money! This new concept sketch shows how the various guns would appear to clip together, Landcross style, into a single gigantic rifle weapon for the final combiner. Check out the sketch and join in the ongoing discussion about Hercules by clicking the discuss link.

Original Source: TFC Toys Hercules Rifle Concept - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Junkion Blacksmith Studio has updated their Weibo stream (requires registration) with images of their second Infinity Warfare set. These new images demonstrate how the set can combine with the first Infinity Warfare set to form even more gigantic weapons than the original set could do on its own (and they were pretty huge!)

Check out the images which we have mirrored for you by reading on.

Original Source: Junkion Blacksmith Infinity Warfare 2 Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Board member zeroeo has stopped by to share with us some comparison pictures of Takaras new Chronicle EZ Collection Transformers with their US counterparts.

Shown in the thread are comparisons for:

• G1 Megatron
• G1 Optimus Prime
• G1 Bumblebee
• G1 Jazz
• Revenge of the Fallen Megatron
• Dark of the Moon Optimus Prime
• Starscream and Thundercracker

Check out the pics after the jump!

Original Source: Takara Chronicle EZ Collection Comparison Pictures - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Dedboy of the 2005 Boards has spotted a new Transformers Dark of The Moon exclusive set at retail in Michigan. This new sighting is the "Flash Freeze Assault" set. It includes a recolor of Human Alliance Sideswipe along with a recolor of Human Alliance Scout Icepick.

Have a new retail sighting? Make sure you share it on our sightings forum!

Original Source: K-Mart Exclusive Flash Freeze Assault found at retail - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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A new site has launched called Spacepet, where they are extremely vague with what they are doing. However, featured on their front page are custom Takara book-style boxes featuring classics artwork. Presumably offering at least custom artwork boxes for your classics.

Check out the site here: Spacepet.

Original Source: New 3rd Party Company - Spacepet? - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Massive Black Inc have updated their site with a massive amount of Transformers Dark of the Moon concept art. We have attached some of them here, so read on for the full story and images.

Check out Massive Black's post and site here: Massive Black.

Original Source: Massive Concept Art at Massive Black - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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The Toyark is holding a contest where the winner will receive a copy of BTS-04 Sonicron 100% free.

Check out the details below!

The Toyark is proud to to be holding it's first sponsored toy give away! Big Bad Toy Store has hooked us up with a copy of BTS-04 Sonicron (3rd Party Modern Interpretation of Soundwave), and we are going to pass it along to you the fans!

In order to get your hands on Sonicron, all you have to do is post in this thread at ToyArk.com, and by July 29th - Have 20 or more posts anywhere on the forum.

If you need to register - you can do so here: Register for the ToyArk Forums!

On July 29th, we will copy all the names from this thread that have 20 or more posts on Toyark.com, paste into a random choice generator, and announce the winner right here.

We will then send the figure out to you free of charge.

Special Thanks to Big Bad Toy Store for the promotional copy. You can order the item from them if you can't wait to win it - right here: BTS-04 Sonicron Figure.

Original Source: BTS-04 Giveaway at Toyark.com - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

Original Source: Transformers KRE-O Stop Motion Video (Official) - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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We here at TFW have been busy as heck since Botcon 2011. Almost non stop, the site picked up leading into the Transformers movie launch. Increased users online, server problems, and a ton of other things, kept us in a tizzy.

One thing we overlooked was the fact that one of TFW2005's own, Dark-Sakura, won 1st place for her entry into the Botcon 2011 Art Contest. On top of it being awesome she won, and down with 2005, the other angle is that she is none-other than the daughter of long time 2005 Veteran Shin-Gouki.

We congratulate her, and her proud dad, for taking home the prize. (And apologize for taking so long to get this up!)

Check out the entry after the break, and if you are a 2005 member and won something during Botcon 2011, make sure to let us know!

Original Source: Better Late Than Never - Recognition For A 2005 Vet's Family at Botcon 2011! - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Leader Ironhide sheds a tear as Vangelus and Seth watch Gogdog have his way with him. Tune in and find out if anything is outside of the realm of Jason Statham!

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 155

Also listen to the newest episode of WTF's weekly TF Prime coverage as Primetime covers "Criss-Cross"!
WTF Primetime - 15 - Criss-Cross - June 29 2011

If you use iTunes and regularly subscribe to podcasts, you can add us to your player and have the software download each episode automatically each time we update. To do that, and give us a reviews on iTunes, click here: Transformers Podcast on iTunes.

Original Source: WTF @ TFW Podcast Episode #155 Now Online - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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iGear have updated their Facebook album pages with new finalised photos of their Elegy and Attack unofficial Seekers. Check out the images of Not-Dirge and Not-Thrust respectively by clicking on the links above or reading on for our mirror of the images.

Original Source: iGear Attack and Elegy New Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Shockwave's Fusion Tank and Ratchet's Lunar Crawler have been released in Singapore. These next two releases in the Cyberverse Plus Action Set Assortment give us the debut of Shockwave in the Cyberverse, as well as a cool lunar version of Ratchet with the lunar rover robot seen during his moon trip sequence in Transformers Dark of the Moon. With these now hitting retail over in Singapore, how long will it be before the US release follows? Stay tuned to TFW2005 for more release news.

Original Source: Cyberverse Plus Shockwave and Ratchet Released in Singapore - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received an update from the good people at Auto Assembly. A new guest is confirmed for the 2011 convention - Transformers artist Lee Bradley, who has done work for Titan including the "How to Draw Transformers" articles.

That brings us on nicely to the second part of this announcement - the panel workshops. On Sunday Lee Bradley will be running a "How To Draw..." Workshop, and this goes together with a colourist workshop with Kris Carter and Liam Shalloo on Saturday. Kat Nicholson will be running a Transformers Animated themed Children's Art Workshop on Sunday and the Kitbash Workshop, a popular part of the programme in 2009, is making a welcome return!! One other big part of the program is the TFW2005 get together! It's set for 16:30 on the Saturday - be sure to come along and meet your fellow TFW members and then onward for drinks and dinner!

Original Source: Lee Bradley to Attend Auto Assembly 2011 & Panels Announced - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers artist Guido Guidi has shared a look at some alternate panels from the recent Transformers #20. In the published version, a wounded Sweep is healed by Galvatron and the power of the Heart of Darkness. In this alternate version, Galvatron's response is a little more in line with the Decepticon we know and love. Check out the pages on Guido's Deviant Art account:

Transformers 20 Alternate Page 17
Transformers 20 Page 18 Comparison

Original Source: Transformers 20 Alternate Pages - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005.com previously reported of the news of the Cyberverse Commander class Guzzle with official photos (which have been mirrored here again as well), but now Hasbro has updated its Transformers: Dark of the Moon website with the profile description for this highly anticipated figure! You can check out the full bio and discussing it by clicking here.

Original Source: Cyberverse Guzzle: Official Bio and Photos! - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received this week's newsletters from our sponsors at TFSource. This week there are many new recruits and restocked items. The DOTM DD-06 Vortex and Classics Bumblebee - Devil Horns Custom Kit are now instock! Not to mention new preorders for Corbot's Carnage Axe and many others currently on the site like the impressive MP-09B Black Version Rodimus Prime! All this and more... in this weeks SourceNews!

1. Preorder for the Impressive MP-09B Black Version Rodimus Prime now up!
2. TFsource New Recruits!
3. TFsource Restock!
4. Now instock: DOTM DD-06 Vortex - Japanese exclusive!
5. TFC Toys Exgraver and DA-15 Jetwing Optimus Prime - To Be Released Soon!
6. Classics Bumblebee - Devil Horns Custom Kit - Now Instock!
7. Now up for preorder: Corbot's Carnage Axe!
8. CA-03 Causality - Thundershred due instock next week!
9. Transformers United: New instock, restock and preorder items!
10. MTG-01 - Restock and More en-route!
11. BTS-04 Sonicron Figure Now Instock!
12. TFCC 2011 Exclusive Animated TT Cheetor now instock!
13. Now instock: Perfect Effect's PE-03 & Pe-04 Laser & Buzzer set!
14. Encore #20 - Constructicons Devastator up for preorder!
15. TFX-04C Clear Protector Trailer - Armor - Limited Edition - Now Instock!
16. CrazyDevy Update! New Preorders!!!!
17. Newest Instock items at TFsource
18. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Click here to visit TFSource and start shopping!

Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews Update for 18 July 2011 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member Gaokaiser dropped by to share with us an image of an advertisement for a new Bic Camera exclusive Transformer. Dark Steel, who will be called Dark Iron on his US release, will be released in Japan as a Bic Camera exclusive item. Don't worry US fans, he will still be a general release as a part of Wave 5 as well - this promotion is like the old "USA editions" of days gone past.

Additionally, this advert marks the first publicly available image of Dark Iron / Dark Steel. As revealed at Botcon he's a retooled version of Sideswipe in black and teal, who gains a lot of yellow in robot mode. He also wields a recolor of Starscream's MechTech weapon! The new head is unfortunately not very easy to see on this image. He's supposed to be a Beast Wars Quickstrike homage, how well do you think he pulls this style off?

Original Source: Bic Camera Exclusive Dark Steel - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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On the last Hasbro-Press Meeting, Brian Goldner; the President and CEO of Hasbro mentioned that profits were low due to the fact that there were no Transformers Live Action Movies to boost the toy sales. But, now that there is one… guess? Oh yes! Here comes profit!

Hasbro issued a press release mentioning…

"As expected, top line momentum in our business began to build during the quarter, led by strong gains in the TRANSFORMERS brand, driven by TRANSFORMERS: Dark of the Moon, and BEYBLADE, as well as continued double-digit growth in the International segment," Goldner said. "We have continued to make important investments in our business which will help drive both top and bottom line growth in the future. In the third quarter we are launching key new initiatives, including the global introduction of KRE-O, our new construction brand, the addition of the SESAME STREET brand to our preschool business, and innovative new products in core brands such as FURREAL FRIENDS and LITTLEST PET SHOP."

But most of the profit from the third movie will be counted for the third quarter.

Licensing revenue associated with TRANSFORMERS: Dark of the Moon will begin to be recorded in the third quarter 2011.

Read the entire Press Release after the jump.

Original Source: Hasbro Reports Revenue and Earnings Growth for the Second Quarter 2011 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Today we've got a fresh look at the Japan-only Supreme class entry into the Dark of the Moon line - Jetwings Optimus Prime. This gigantic toy is a remold of the acclaimed Revenge of the Fallen Buster Optimus Prime with a gigantic flight pack to recreate the spectacular scenes from the final battle in Chicago at the end of Transformers Dark of the Moon. How does it stack up to its Supreme Class pricetag? Check out 2005 Content Staff member SydneyY's review (and extensive images) by reading on!


Also be sure to check back soon for our Dark of the Moon Jetwings Optimus Prime gallery!

Original Source: TFW Reviews Dark of the Moon Jetwings Optimus Prime - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro just sent us the Official Press Release regarding their San Diego 2011 plans.

Giving fans a peek behind the curtain and an inside look into what’s coming in the future for many of its entertainment brands, Hasbro’s SDCC 2011 Transformers lineup of panels and autograph sessions follows:

• Hasbro TRANSFORMERS Brand Panel: Thursday, July 21 from 2:30 - 3:30 PM in Room 24ABC
• Hasbro Studios “The Making of ‘Transformers Prime’” Panel: Thursday, July 21 from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in Room 24ABC
• “Evolution of Transformers Animation” presented by Shout Factory and Hasbro Studios: Friday, July 22 from 5:30-6:30 PM in Room 8

Hasbro’s presence at the convention will be rounded out by the highly anticipated HasbroToyShop.com special edition San Diego Comic-Con collectibles available at the HasbroToyShop booth (#3329) and in limited quantities, after Comic Con, at www.HasbroToyShop.com.

NERF N-STRIKE TRANSFORMERS BARRICADE OPTIMUS PRIME RV-10 Blaster
(Ages 6 years & up; Approx. Retail Price: $24.99)
Introducing the special edition NERF N-STRIKE TRANSFORMERS BARRICADE OPTIMUS PRIME RV-10 blaster, a motorized, semi-auto NERF blaster with revolving dart barrel that holds up to 10 whistle darts. The blaster features an exclusive new deco with TRANSFORMERS detailing, styled after the OPTIMUS PRIME character. The NERF N-STRIKE TRANSFORMERS BARRICADE OPTIMUS PRIME RV-10 blaster is compatible with the NERF Tactical Rail System and accessories (each sold separately). Requires three “AA” batteries; not included.

TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON SPECIAL EDITION ULTIMATE OPTIMUS PRIME FIGURE
(Ages: 5 & up; Approximate Retail Price: $79.99)
Fans will have their first chance to get their hands on the new TRANSFORMERS MECHTECH ULTIMATE OPTIMUS PRIME action figure at Comic-Con, with a special edition foil-wrapped, slide-out package and customizable sticker sheet. This special edition ULTIMATE OPTIMUS PRIME will be the only way to get the figure displayed in vehicle and trailer mode; the trailer doubles as a weapons arsenal and is an integral part of the figure's converting play pattern. The MECHTECH ULTIMATE OPTIMUS PRIME figure features lights, launching projectiles, electronic battle sounds and phrases and three modes of conversion – vehicle, robot, and robot with "mech suit." The trailer, which serves as a weapons depot and command center, also converts into a "mech suit" that OPTIMUS PRIME shows off when it's time to rumble.

TRANSFORMERS PRIME OPTIMUS PRIME FIRST EDITION FIGURE
(Ages: 5 & up; Approximate Retail Price: $19.99)
With the mainline series not available until later in 2011, be among the first to get an action figure based on the style of The Hub's hit animated series, TRANSFORMERS PRIME with this special edition figure. This deluxe class OPTIMUS PRIME figure converts from robot to truck mode and features a premium deco only available in this special edition Comic-Con figure. And, in true TRANSFORMERS fashion, the “Matrix of Leadership” packaging in which the figure is housed ‘converts’ into a wearable piece!

Read the entire Press Release, after the jump.

Make sure to visit TFW2005 this weekend. Our staff is getting ready as we speak to bring you the latest news from the SDCC 2011 as it happens.

Original Source: Hasbro San Diego Comic-Con 2011 Official Press Release - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to the fine folks at The Perth Mint TFcon will be giving away Transformers Collectible Coins as first prizes in the costume, 2D art and 3D customs contests this year. Our 1st, 2nd and 3rd place customs contest winners will also go home with custom trophies to commemorate their victories. The other categories will go home with original Transformers comic book art thanks to comic book artist Alex Milne.

TFcon features Canada's largest dealer room for Transformers merchandise, question and answer panels and autograph sessions with many special guests including Transformers writer Simon Furman and Transformers voice actors Garry Chalk and Paul Eiding; artists Joe Ng, Alex Milne and Matt Moylan, a costume and customs contest and fan discussion panels.

TFcon - Canada's 10th Annual Transformers Collectors Convention is July 30th and 31st, 2011 at the Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre in Mississauga, Ontario with free parking. You can book your hotel room for TFcon 2011 via the hotel reservation website.

Original Source: TFcon 2011 Art Contest Prizes Announced - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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An image has surfaced online of the Dark of the Moon Shockwave recolor in robot mode. This alternate version of Shockwave as many of you anticipated has mostly gray arms and legs, with a purple chest and head. It's certainly a striking design that is probably a reference to Astro Magnum or Animated Shockwave, but will fans embrace it or leap for the more traditionally colored one already on shelves? Click the discuss button to read on!

Image comes to your courtesy of our UK colleagues over at Fullmetalhero.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Shockwave Recolor Robot Mode Image - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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UK based online retailer Play.com have updated their website with images of what is potentially the box of the Transformers Dark of the Moon DVD and Blu Ray. Here's the but you are probably expecting - the illustrations on the pages are "subject to change" so the cover for the home formats release may end up being a bit different to this.

That being said, potentially this is our first look at Transformers Dark of the Moon's cover for the home formats release - check out the links below and see what you think.

DVD Version
Blu Ray Version

Original Source: Transformers Dark of the Moon Blu Ray Cover Revealed? - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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In the world of Transformers, we're gearing up for the San Diego Comic Con 2011. It all kicks off on Wednesday and you can follow the TFW crew's coverage right here on TFW2005! Accept no imitations - there's only one TFW convention coverage experience!

Meanwhile the last week brought us new looks at upcoming Transformers toys to whet your appetite for what could be on show at SDCC 2011, plus news of what is to come at both TFCon 2011 and Auto Assembly 2011 - the second stage of the 2011 convention season is kicking off in a big way! But it's not all about what is to come, with a quick look back at Botcon 2011 with a celebration of the success of 2005's own Dark-Sakura in the Botcon 2011 art contest (that's 2005 veteran Shin Gouki's daughter guys!) as well as the PDF version of TFWe issue 2, which takes a fond look back at the good and the bad of Botcon 2011.

All this, and a chance to win a BTS-04 Sonicron over at the Toyark! If you've not entered what're you waiting for? Check out the thread over on Toyark!

Also in the past week of Transformers news:

Transformers Animated News
Marcelo Matere Working On Transformers: Animated Related Stuff… And It’s Official


Dark of the Moon Movie News
Dark of the Moon Dominates the World (until some pesky British Wizard shattered the weekend opening record...)
Massive Concept Art at Massive Black
Mixing Transformers in 7.1


Dark of the Moon Toy News
Dark of the Moon Eggbods
Hong Kong Toys “R” Us Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Commercial
Dual Model Kit Optimus Prime and Bumblebee Hobby Magazine Images
Dark of the Moon Japan Exclusive Skywarp Official Images
Dark of the Moon Armor Topspin First Images
Dark of the Moon Shockwave Recolor Images
Dark of the Moon Dragstrip Video Review
Dark of the Moon Speed Stars Wave 1 Released
K-Mart Exclusive Flash Freeze Assault found at retail
Dark of the Moon Stealth Force Dirt Rocket Released in Canada
Cyberverse Plus Shockwave and Ratchet Released in Singapore


Japanese Transformers News
Transformers Chronicle Official Images
e-Hobby Black Rodimus Convoy In-Box Shot
Takara-Tomy Website Update - Black Rodimus and Encore Devastator
Takara Chronicle EZ Collection Comparison Pictures


Transformers Comics and Fiction News
John Barber is IDW's new Senior Editor for Transformers
Transformers: Exiles Cover Revealed
Transformers 20 Alternate Pages
New Shattered Glass Prose Story


Convention News
Last chance for TFcon 2011 Preregistration and Hotel Rate
TFCC Sideburn Shipping Soon
Nerf Meets Optimus Prime : SDCC 2011 Nerf-Transformers N-Strike Barricade RV-10 Special Edition
Lee Bradley to Attend Auto Assembly 2011 - Panels Announced
Slagacon 2011 Exclusive Vector Zeta


Other Transformers News
Beast Wars Season 2 and 3 in One Set from SHOUT! Factory
San Diego Comic Con Exclusive Blaster Showing up at Canadian Outlet Stores
Star Wars Crossovers Basic General Grievous Released and Reviewed
Delta 4 Rocket Team Transformers fans?


Third Party News
Corbot V Carnage Axe Third Party Accessory Set
TFC Toys Hercules Rifle Concept
New Image of TFclub Exgraver
Junkion Blacksmith Infinity Warfare 2 Images
Junkion Blacksmith Headmasters New Images
iGear Attack and Elegy New Images
New 3rd Party Company - Spacepet?
Third-Party Animated Products Coming?


TFWe Issue 2 PDF Version

WTF@TFW Episode 155

Diamond Comics Shipping List for July 20th 2011

Toyark, Hisstank and Thundercats News Round-Up 7-11-11

Original Source: Transformers News Roundup 07/11/11 - 07/17/11 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: TM2 D-bot @ TFW2005.com

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A GMC Topkick Ironhide Edition, Camaro Bumblebee Edition, Skids, and even Mudflap, showing Transformers universal appeal, Shanghai-GM plan to release a Chevrolet Cruze Special Edition mimicking the changes found stateside in the Bumblebee Camaro. Even though not used as an movie-verse character, assorted badges in and out alongside black racing stripes try to bring the Cruze into the Bay-verse cloning Sam's best friend in a cheaper package. The Cruze Turbo retails for 160,000rmb in China but it is still not known how much the Transformers package will tack on the price.

Click above for all images.

Original Source: Chevrolet Cruze Transformers Edition Ready to Roll Out in China - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Amazon have updated their preorder page for Transformers the IDW Collection Volume 5 with an image of the cover. The cover to this volume features Starscream in the same style as earlier volume. It collects the whole of All Hail Megatron and its Coda - a total of 16 individual issues collected - and is due for release in Novemver.

Original Source: Transformers IDW Collection Volume 5 Cover - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The new American Greetings catalog is out, and in it there is a page showing this year's heirloom ornaments. Thre is only one Transformers entry this year - a Bumblebee head bust ornament that has lights and sounds from Revenge of the Fallen. It will retail for $25.

Read on to check out a scan from the catalog showing the Bumblebee ornament, and also a rather handsome looking Godzilla ornament.

Original Source: 2011 American Greetings Transformers Ornament - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers Prime concept artist Jose Lopez has shared some rare behind the scenes material of a pair of Transformers Prime characters - Wheeljack and Starscream. These concepts show the characters at an earlier stage of their design. Key elements to note from these designs is that Starscream has a lot more bulk to his build on this design compared to his lean finalised design. Wheeljack equally has a bit more mass to him - he's distinctly less sleek than the Drift inspired version in the show.

Check out the original pages on Jose's Deviant Art Account:

Prime Starscream Concept
Prime Wheeljack Concept

Original Source: Transformers Prime Starscream and Wheeljack Concepts by Jose Lopez - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Here is the round-up of news from last weeks coverage at Toyark, Thundercats.ws and Hisstank.

Toyark

• Syco Collectibles Mortal Kombat Statues and Busts
• Diamond Select Free Pirates Minimates At SDCC
• Bonus Free MAX Minimate At SDCC
• Universal Monsters Dracula and Frankenstein's Monster MM
• Nightmare On Elm Street 3 and 4 Freddy Card Layouts
• Kotobukiya DC Bishoujo Poison Ivy Statue
• The Toyark Forums - Give Us Your Feedback!
• Smurfs Mega Bloks Toys
• Gremlins Lenny Mogwai Series 1 In-Package
• Captain America 2 Packs Release
• Official Images of Japan-Exclusive DOTM Skywarp
• Y-Wing Scout Bomber Boxed Photo
• DC Comics Joins With Sideshow for High End Collectibles
• K-Mart Exclusive B-Wing Pictures
• Green Goblin Life-size Bust
• S.H. Monster Arts Godzilla from Bandai
• S.H. Monster Arts MECHA Godzilla from Bandai
• Thor And Captain America 6 Inch Figures
• DX YF29 FAST Packs
• Staff Strike Sif Images
• MattyCollector Q&A Answers July 15th 2011
• DX VF25F Renewal Version And DX YF29 FAST Packs Display
• SDCC Marvel Legends Modern Thor Revealed
• SH Figuarts Super Saiyan Vegeta and Goku
• Mos Eisley Environment & Commander Gree
• Toyark.com and BBTS - BTS - 04 Sonicron Give Away!
• Transformers Cybertron Primus In G1 Rodimus Deco

Thundercats

• Classics Lion-O New Photos
• Thundercats 2011 First 2 Episode Titles Revealed
• ThunderCats SDCC 2011 Bag Exclusive
• New Thundercats Commercial with New Footage
• KidsWB Thundercats Site Launched
• Thundercats Party Pack Images
• SDCC Thundercats Sword of Omens (Real and Foam)

Hisstank

• GI Joe SDCC 2011 Exclusives Not Available At GI Joe Club
• Duke Goes Bald For GI Joe II Sienna Miller Returns?
• RZA Talks G. I. Joe Sequel
• What GI Joe KreO Could Look Like
• New Crimson HISS And Starscream Sky Striker Images
• Custom G.I. Joe ARAH Human Transformers
• Sideshow Collectibles Reveals New 12" Environment - Urban Threat - Condition Red
• Sideshow Collectibles Zartan and Rock N' Roll up for Preorder
• GI Joe II Officially Confirmed To Shoot In Louisiana
• GI Joe 30th Anniversary Sky Striker Hits US Retail
• Custom Cobra Python Patrol Flagg
• New G. I. Joe Amazon Comic Book Listings
• Ages 25 and Up #148 - New Bots On The Block

Original Source: Toyark, Thundercats and Hisstank Round-Up 7-19-11 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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iGear has posted many new pictures of their upcoming PP05 and PP06 products on their Facebook page; Showing off the weapon storage, the various accessories of the upcoming "Medical Specialist" version of the mold, as well as a size comparison with one of the Perfect Effect Scouting Force X toys.

Original Source: iGear Releases New PP05/PP06 Photos - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here's a bit of news for the gamers among us playing Transformers Dark of the Moon on PS3 and XBox 360. Starting today, Sideswipe is available as downloadable content for the multiplayer mode. You can get him now for $1.00 or 80 MS points on the XBox Marketplace - and starting tomorrow he'll be on the PSN Store as well. Activision has sent over some promotional images of Sideswipe - read on to check them out.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Video Game Sideswipe Downloadable Content Now Available for XBox 360 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our friends and sponsors at TFSource have posted some new images of the WST Military Transport aka WST Astrotrain on their Facebook gallery. This trio of new images shows off a prototype in shuttle mode - we can see from these images that the die-cast content will be roughly consistent with the original, being concentrated in the legs.

Click on the link above or read on to check out the images, and if you like what you see, click here to visit TFSource and place your preorder.

Original Source: WST Astrotrain New Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ TFW2005.com

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SDCC 2011 WED, JULY 20 (Preview Night) 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Expect the usual explosion of new product announcements and images from day one. www.TFW2005.com and our sister sites will have full live coverage of all goings-on from Comic Con show room. Expect updates starting around 4PM EST!

Thursday

10:00-11:00 PT IDW and Hasbro: 2012 Transformations— What's coming up in IDW's Transformers, G.I. Joe, and Dungeons & Dragons titles? More important, who's taking over stewardship of Transformers and G.I. Joe? Find out as IDW's newest editor makes his presence known, alongside IDW's editorial team and creators such as Mike Costa, Livio Ramondelli, and more surprise guests! Also, get word of a new license being announced today! Room 9 Coverage at www.TFW2005.com and www.HISSTANK.com


11:30-12:30 PT Mattel and WWE: Past, Present, and Future— Hear from some of the top WWE Superstars of all time as they discuss the storied past, exciting present, and promising future of the company and how it's all celebrated in Mattel's action figure toy line! Get a sneak peek at upcoming products and be the first to hear exciting announcements for the 2012 line. Be on hand as WWE Superstars Triple H, Rey Mysterio a surprise WWE Legend, the WWE creative team, Mattel toy designers Bill Miekina and Derek Handy, and Mattel WWE brand manager Enrique Ruvalcaba present an action-packed Q&A! Room 24ABC Coverage at www.TOYARK.com


2:30-3:30 PT Hasbro Transformers Panel— Would you like to see what's new with Transformers? The marketing and design teams responsible for the current Transformers: Dark of the Moon line present all the latest toys at this panel. Also, see a sneak peek into the 2012 line. Includes Q&A time. Room 24ABC Coverage at www.TFW2005.com

3:30-4:30 PT The Making of Transformers Prime— Join the Emmy Award-winning Hasbro Studios creative team as they walk audience members through the challenges they faced in developing and producing this awe-inspiring show that has helped redefine Transformers for a whole new generation of fans. The team will discuss all aspects of the show, including character and set development and design, the writing of this epic series, and the musical elements that have made this show a success. Key guests include Mike Vogel, Brian Lenard, Jeff Kline, Duane Capizzi, and Jose Lopez. Room 24ABC Coverage at www.TFW2005.com

Original Source: SDCC 2011 Pre-View Night and Thursday - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Board member Peaugh has shared with us a video review of the highly anticipated Deluxe Class Starscream toy from Transformers: Prime

Original Source: Transformers: Prime Deluxe Class Starscream Video Review - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: TM2 D-bot @ TFW2005.com

Original Source: Transformers Prime Deluxe Starscream Video Review - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers and Rocawear have collaborated on an exclusive t-shirt collection that will be in stores July 2011. The shirts feature key JAY-Z quotes and song titles such as "I'm Already Home" and "Venus vs. Mars" with designs inspired by the Transformers characters.

Take a look at these amazing designs after the jump!

Original Source: Transformers Exclusive Rocawear T-shirts - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: TM2 D-bot @ TFW2005.com

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Pictorial review can be found at: http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transf...tarscream.html

Original Source: Transformers Prime Deluxe Starscream Video & Pictorial Review - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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ACtoys.com has posted images of the upcoming X-Transbots Glider and Runner instruction sheets.

Will these two be joining your shelves full of Autobots? Click the discuss link to join in on the topic.

Original Source: X Transbots Instructions - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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CrazyDevy have unveiled their latest custom add-on kit for vintage Generation 1 - massive additional leg tracks for Omega Supreme. Compared with the original, where the yellow clips reached to the knees, there seems to be a good extra inch of material between the tops of the clips and the knees - so it gives Omega a bit more height. In fact, CrazyDevy are boasting that the total height of Omega Supreme with these add-ons is 330mm. The parts are listed on CrazyDevy's own site at $29.95 and are expected to be released in August or September.

Original Source: Crazy Devy Omega Supreme Leg Extensions - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The next wave of Transformers Dark of the Moon toys has begun to turn up on store shelves in Singapore. Cyberfire Bumblebee, one of the two releases in Deluxe Wave 4 alongside Specialist Ratchet, has been seen on shelves at the Forum Toys R Us. Can a US sighting be far away?

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Deluxe Wave 4 Released in Singapore - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member catz has received solicitations from his supplier of an upcoming assortment of Transformers Generations toys - yes, the line lives on folks! Returning in November 2011, the assortment will feature the following toys:

2 TRA DLX GENERATIONS BLACKSHADOW (retooling of Thunderwing)
2 TRA DLX GENERATIONS JUNKION (retooling of Wreck-Gar)
1 TRA GENERATION SERGEANT KUP (repack)
2 TRA GENERATION WHEELJACK (repack)
1 TRA GENERATION WARPATH (repack)

There you have it guys, Generations is confirmed to be continuing with Black Shadow and a Junkion, two remolds of previous releases much anticipated by fans, along with repacks of the popular and hard to find Sergeant Kup, Wheeljack and Warpath. Other online retailers have also independently confirmed this information - will we get to see them at the San Diego Comic Con 2011?


Image attached to this article is the original Generation 1 box art for Transformers Victory Black Shadow. Click here to find out more about him in our Transformers Resources section.

Original Source: Generations Black Shadow and Junkion Confirmed November 2011 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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iGear have released an image of their PP04 on their Facebook page. PP04 will be an unofficial custom Bumblebee, presumably in scale with their PP05 Ratchet and Ironhide and Seeker customs. The image so far does not give much insight into the mold other than the fact it is coming - and we'd lay even money on there being a Cliffjumper variant in store as well, if not Bug Bite, Glyph and other variant versions.

Original Source: iGear PP04 Bumblebee - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Check out new pics of a prototype for a 3rd party, masterpiece sized, cartoon styled G1 Soundwave. Still turns into a tapedeck, holds G1 cassettes, and is about the height of Masterpiece Starscream. Brought to you by 3rd party group FansToys.

Check out all the pics on the full story page.

Original Source: G1 Cartoon Soundwave, 3rd Party Masterpiece Soundwave - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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We've got a review of the new Obi Wan Kenobi Jedi Starfighter Class 1 Transformer thanks to 2005 boards member ViceGripX! This class of Star Wars Transformers has been trickling into retail stores recently. On the fence? Curious to see how this small Transformer stacks up compared to its larger predecessors? Wait no more, read on to find out!

Original Source: Class 1 Obi Wan Kenobi Review - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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The 2nd TFcon 2011 exclusive is Toxin!
When Lord Zarak needed someone to help copy the Headmaster and Transtector technology that Stronghold pioneered, he turned to Toxin. Toxin biggest claim to fame back on Cybertron was the mass cloning process of Reflector which bulked out Megatron's army during the early days of the war. He made 3 special clones for himself Edge, Shield and Bullet (Dubbed the NIGHT OPS SFX) as his hired goons to help get him needed "materials" for future experiments.
All was going well for Toxin till he along with Lord Zarak got captured by the Autobots. His personal Transtector body was destroyed in the scuffle and now he hopes to break free and commandeer a new one.

Produced by Head Robots, you can now give your headless G1 figures a much needed upgrade. This figure is limited to only 100 pieces and limited to one per attendee.

TFcon features Canada's largest dealer room for Transformers merchandise, question and answer panels and autograph sessions with many special guests including Transformers writer Simon Furman and Transformers voice actors Garry Chalk and Paul Eiding; artists Joe Ng, Alex Milne and Matt Moylan, a costume and customs contest and fan discussion panels.

TFcon - Canada's 10th Annual Transformers Collectors Convention is July 30th and 31st, 2011 at the Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre in Mississauga, Ontario with free parking. You can book your hotel room for TFcon 2011 via the hotel reservation website.

Original Source: 2nd TFcon 2011 Exclusive Announced: Head Robots Toxin - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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The fireworks have already started! On display now at San Diego Comic Con 2011 are:

• Huge KreO Bumblebee
• Huge Optimus Prime Kreon
• Huge Bumblebee Kreon
• Air Raid from Transformers 3 Dark Of The Moon
• Amazon Exclusive Unicron
• Cyberverse Ultimate Gift Set

Stay tuned for plenty more! Meanwhile, feast your eyes after the jump!

Original Source: SDCC 2011 Transformers - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Hot on the heels of the reveal of the Fan Toys Masterpiece Soundwave is a Masterpiece rendition of Blaster. This third party custom Masterpiece Blaster has many features in common with the Soundwave - Generation 1 cassette compatibility and a strongly Generation 1 inspired design with a full range of poseability.

Stay tuned for more news on this new release. And say a big thanks to Fabexmax of our 2005 Boards for sharing these images with us.

Original Source: Third Party Custom Generation 1 Blaster - Transformer World 2005