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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Courtesy of TFW2005 member Type-R and Autobase Aichi, we now have a small gallery of photos of the newly released Alternity Goldbug. This toy is a redeco of the previous Alternity Bumblebee, with metallic paint similiar to Alternity Cliff. This toy is an Asian Market Exclusive release, and is available currently in stock at BigBadToyStore and TFSource.

Do you like the shiny paint job? Do you wish the prior Alternity Bumblebee had such a paint job? Does the lack of a remolded head kill off any interest for you? Share those thoughts and any others you have regarding the toy, and discuss away with your fellow TFW2005 members by clicking the Discuss link below.

Original Source: In Hand Photos of Alternity Goldbug - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Some new in-hand images and perhaps more importantly first fan impressions of the Maketoy's Excavator and Bulldozer have been posted over on ACToys. There's a whole lot of images on the far side of that link, and also a (Chinese language) review which 2005 Boards member Bystander has translated some key points of. Key things coming out in the first impressions are:

Vehicle modes "concise and neat", decos mirroring nicely the real life construction vehicles that these two are based on. Not many exposed alternate mode parts.

Excavator - shovel only moves forward-backward, no side-to-side movement.
Bulldozer - plow does not feature functioning hydraulic cylinders and poseability of it is "pretty bad".

Transformation - described as being on a similar level to your typical official Deluxe Class release.

Robot modes - limited head movement, good movement in the legs (ball jointed knees and feet). Both have backpacks of vehicle mode parts.


Are these going to be the third party Constructicons for your collection? Click the link above to see the original thread on ACToys, or read on for our mirror and Bystander's full translation.

Original Source: Maketoys Giant Excavator and Bulldozer First Impressions - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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NTF Archive has posted some slide images of upcoming Transformers Prime toys, including an all new Optimus figure! Shown are:

• Cyberverse Commander Megatron
• Wheeljack With Starhammer
• Transformers Prime Robots In Disguise Packaging
• Transformers Prime Cyberverse Legion Wave 1

Also shown is a new Transformers Prime Electronic Optimus Prime which features

• Light-up flowing Energon
• Power-up features
• Try-me package

judging by the size of the human hand in the image, the new electronic Optimus may be an all new voyager figure. Also shown is a test shot for the voyager Dark Of The Moon Optimus with the electronic Prime's mechtech weapon(possibly just shown as a mockup). Check out the images after the jump!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Electronic Optimus Prime - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Reports are coming in that thanks to Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Paramount has achieved global Box-Office supremacy for 2011.

Despite their largely successful Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part II, Warner Bros. had to settle to the second place as Paramount dominated the world crowning as the “world's most successful studio”.

"This achievement reflects the combined efforts of our entire team across the globe and the careful process by which we select the projects and partners we believe in," said Paramount Pictures chairman and CEO Brad Grey. "We produce pictures that aspire to entertain audiences around the world, while at the same time we have sought to find innovative ways to reach moviegoers in this changing entertainment environment." The studio will release Brad Pitt zombie flick World War Z, Sacha Baron Cohen's latest The Dictator, toy franchise sequel GI Joe: Retaliation and a fourth Paranormal Activity film in 2012.

Meanwhile in Hong Kong, Transformers: Dark of the Moon was crowned box office king of 2011 in Hong Kong, but more surprising was the record-breaking success of You Are the Apple of My Eye, the little Taiwan romcom that could, which took over the title of the highest grossing Chinese-language film ever in the territory.

The third installment of the Michael Bay toy-inspired franchise accumulated HK$84.7 million ($10.9 million) in a three-month run during the summer of 2011, almost doubling the HK$48 million gross of its 2009 predecessor, Revenge of the Fallen, according to the Hong Kong Motion Pictures Industry Association. The last chapter of the Harry Potter saga, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, took HK$76.8 million for second place.

Congratulations Hasbro, Paramount and Michael Bay! And we at TFW2005 would like to thank all the fans who supported the movie franchise, for without you, this achievement is not possible.

Original Source: Paramount Dominates The World With Transformers: Dark Of The Moon - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Yesterday on Twitter, Botcon reported that the next Botcon 2012 reveal - a Heroic Decepticon - would be revealed on the Heroic Decepticons Facebook page. Sure enough, the art has been posted - today's reveal will be Shattered Glass Soundwave, a Universe Ironhide / Ratchet remold.

Check back later for the toy pictures, for now, enjoy this piece of artwork showing Sir Soundwave in all his handband wearing glory.

Original Source: Botcon 2012 Shattered Glass Soundwave will be the Next Toy Reveal - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Botcon has updated their website with their next 2012 Botcon Exclusive. This time, it's Heroic Decepticon Soundwave! This figure is based on the Universe Ironhide mold with a new head. He also appears to be sporting a Cold Slither logo. Which is a nice little nod to G.I.Joe fans.

Alas, he is missing his headband. Fear not, for Botcon has updated their Twitter that the headband will be available at the Club store!

Heroic Soundwave joins the already revealed Shattered Glass Tracks and Classics Gigatron figures from the 2012 Invasion Botcon Boxset. Yet to be seen are Shattered Glass Treadshot and Ultra Magnus and a Classics version of Metalhawk.

Botcon will be held in Dallas, TX April 26th-29th at the Hyatt Regency.

Click on the title bar to view the pics and head over to the 2005 Boards!

Original Source: Botcon 2012 Heroic Decepticon Soundwave - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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In their latest Q&A, the official Transformers Facebook page has spoken with the voice of Transformers Prime Starscream (and Rescue Bots Heatwave) Steve Blum. There's a good bit of information on how Steve Blum initially approached the role of Starscream, his voice actor idols, and how doing Starscream measures up against some of his other roles. Check out the Q&A here then talk about it on our 2005 Boards.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Q&A with Steve Blum - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've received the Diamond Comics shipping list for next week, 11 January. IDW is kicking off the year in style - paving the way for this year's Infestation 2, next week sees the released of the original Infestation Crossover in hardcover form. And paving the way for July's Transformers #81, next week will see the release of a trade paperback of Transformers Classics.

Saving the best for last, next week sees the release of the the first of two new ongoing Transformers comic books from IDW. James Roberts and Nick Roche - the team behind the outstanding Last Stand of the Wreckers return to bring us More than Meets the Eye #1! Alex Milne is providing cover art along with Nick Roche, including the cool interconnecting covers seen attached to this story.

Read on for the full details of each of these titles.

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for 11 January - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Alfes 2010 of the Higekuma Toy Toy Blog has shared a gallery of in hand images of the Kerokero Ace January edition giveaway Keroroscream - the Sgt. Frog X Transformers crossover recolor of Legends Class Starscream. The figure comes with a sticker sheet allowing for multiple different looks - Alfes' gallery shows off each different variation. There are also blank stickers for creating a unique deco - the best decoed Starscreams' owners will be entered into a draw to win a Lucky Draw Dark of the Moon Megatron.

Original Source: Transformers Movie Starscream Sgt Frog Version In-Hand Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've got some more Transformers Prime toy images to share with you tonight. First up is another look at the Transformers Prime First Edition Vehicon Trooper, by Ken Murasame. These high-quality pictures give a fresh look at the Decepticon trooper toy, showing off the awesome - if slightly back-heavy - robot mode, and the sleek and menacing vehicle mode. There is also a step-by-step sequence showing the transformation. Check them out by clicking here. There's also another gallery by Alfes 2010 of Higekuma Toy Toy Blog here.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Vehicon Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've got one more Transformers Prime gallery for you today. From the First Edition Voyagers, it's the man himself, presenting for your enjoyment TFW's Transformers Prime Voyager Class Optimus Prime Gallery!

As the main character on the Autobot side, Optimus Prime getting an awesome toy is almost always a given, and the Transformers Prime Voyager does not disappoint. It's a release that rivals some of the very best Optimus Prime toys in recent memory for its shear coolness, combining an awesome and heroic silhouette, show accurate styling, great poseability and a fun, challenging yet intuitive transformation into a single awesome package.

Check out our new gallery below and experience the awesomeness of this newest rendition of Optimus Prime for yourself:

TFW Transformers Prime Optimus Prime Voyager Class First Edition Gallery

Original Source: TFW Transformers Prime Optimus Prime Gallery - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Store chain Meijers is currently undergoing a reset of their store shelves, and 2005 Boards member Cleazer reports that some interesting tags are turning up on the shelves:

Transformers Bot Shot asst - $3.99
Transformers Big Rig Bot Shot asst - $7.99
Transformers Cyberverse Vehicle asst - $19.99
Transformers Prime Energon helmet - $19.99
Transformers Prime Powerizers asst - $19.99

A couple of these are things we already know of - The Cyberverse Vehicle assortment, per slides shown by Hasbro at SDCC and NYCC, is the Transformers Prime Starhammer with Wheeljack set. The Energon Helmet was previously indicated on information from the NTF Archive, and sounds like a new role play helmet for Transformers Prime.

Of the others, the Powerizers and the Bot Shots are unknowns. One might speculate that the Powerizers are the successors to the Power Bots, but we're drawing a blank on what a Bot Shot is. For now though, nothing is known, so click on the discuss link to join in the speculation on our 2005 Boards.

Original Source: Bot Shots and Powerizers - New Transformers Toy Assortments for 2012 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Facebook fan page, Transformers Galaxy, has uploaded a pair of new images courtesy of the weibo account of tekmen. These two new images showcase the upcoming Powercore Combiner limbs from TFC Toys. This upgrade features four new molds for your Powercore Combiner Commander figures to utilize, giving the powered up mode new articulated arms, legs, feet and hands. These particular images show the four molds in color and being used with Powercore Combiners Heavytread.

Take a look at the images after the break!

Original Source: New Images of TFC Powercore Combiner Limbs - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Kickback @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005.COM is pleased to announce the launch of a new 2005 Network website - TokuNation.com!

What exactly is TokuNation.com? It is a website similar to TFW2005.COM and HISSTANK.COM except our main area of focus is all things Tokusatsu! What is Tokusatsu? Super Sentai, Kamen Rider, Power Rangers, Godzilla, Ultraman, and the list goes on and on. You will find all the latest Tokusatsu news and information, as well as a forum to converse with all your fellow Tokusatsu fans. Our staff is made up of dedicated Tokusatsu fans from all of our websites - we're sure you'll see a familiar face or two!

NOTE! No accounts from any other 2005 Network site are imported to TokuNation.com. This is a fresh website with a fresh forum.

Please welcome TokuNation.com in to the 2005 Network family. We look forward to meeting you!

Original Source: Announcing a new network site - TokuNation.com! - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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TFSource dropped us a note letting us know about new Headrobots Centurion (for Fortress Maximus) images now available. You can check out the pre-order here: Headrobots - Centurion - Upgrade Kit!.

You can see some additional images in higher resolution attached to this story after the break.

Original Source: New Headrobots Centurion Images @ TFSource - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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3rd Party Group Headrobots, has stopped by the 2005 Boards to announce some new projects and give us some updates on previous announced items.

The update includes:

• Centurion - Based off of their previous Headmaster releases, this project shows three heads you can use with your existing G1 Fort Max's smaller figures. It will feature a US style head, Japanese style head and a Bonus Power Sword. This item is a limited release item and Headrobots isn't expecting big sales from this so the retail price is higher. Preorders should be up within 24 hours.
• Big Road - An unofficial Trailbreaker figure, looks very similar to the G1 Cartoon model
• Drone - Conversion kit to change Hunt for the Decepticons Tomahawk into an updated version of Whirl
• Blood DX - A follow up to their previos Bludgeon upgrade, this kit will upgrade your movie deluxe Bludgeon figure into a skeletal warrior.

Headrobots states that after Centurion is released, Blood DX or Drone will be their next release.

Click the title bar for all the info and more pictures!

Original Source: Headrobots Project Updates - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Botcon has updated their website with their next 2012 Botcon Exclusive. This time, it's Heroic Decepticon Treadshot! This figure is based on the Reveal The shield Jazz mold and the color scheme looks like it's based on the Universe Treadshot figure!

Heroic Treadshot joins the already revealed Shattered Glass Tracks, Shattered Glass Soundwave and Classics Gigatron figures from the 2012 Invasion Botcon Boxset. Two more figures left to be revealed; Shattered Glass Ultra Magnus and a Classics version of Metalhawk!

Botcon will be held in Dallas, TX April 26th-29th at the Hyatt Regency.

Click on the title bar to view the pics and head over to the 2005 Boards!

Original Source: Botcon 2012 Treadshot Revealed - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Yahoo! Movies has posted a trailer for the Transformers: Dark of the Moon Ultimate Edition Blu-Ray 3D Combo Pack release.

Transformers: Dark of the Moon Ultimate Edition Blu-Ray 3D Combo Pack is set to release this January 31st along with the Transformers Trilogy Ultimate Collection Signature Edition.

You can take a look at the list of features included, here.

Original Source: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Ultimate Edition Blu-Ray 3D Combo Pack Edition Trailer - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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For those who missed the Rose Parade 2012 Paramount Pictures Float, now has a chance to see it thanks to You Tube users POIUYBLUE and lundeensr.

We have a close up of the Paramount Float as well as a video of the Float in the actual Parade.

Paramount Pictures is also celebrating its "100 Years of Movie Magic".

Original Source: Videos Of Rose Parade 2012 Paramount Pictures Float - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers: Dark of the Moon has moved up from the shortlist of Final 15 of Visual Effects Oscar to the Final 10.

On this stage, the FX Branch of the Oscars committee will evaluate and move the nominations to the Final 5 or out of the Oscars. After that, the Oscars night will decide the winner.

Transformers 2007 went on to the Final 5 but did not win, whereas Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen didn't even manage to move to the Final 5.

The Final 5 will be announced on January 24th, 2012 and the winner announced on February 26, 2012 at the 84th Academy Awards.

We wish Transformers: Dark of the Moon all the very best.

Original Source: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Moved On To The Final 10 Of Oscar VFX Shortlist - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Following the news of Transformers: Prime Season 2 and Transformers: Rescue Bots Season 1 premiering on the Hub this coming February , we now have information stating that both shows will arrive on February 18th, 2012.

Transformers: Rescue Bots Season 1 February 18 @ Noon ET | 9am PT
Transformers: Prime Season 2 February 18 @ 8:30pm ET | 5:30pm PT

Original Source: Transformers: Prime And Transformers: Rescue Bots Returning February 18th - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Karusel TV; a Russian TV Station is announcing that Transformers: Prime [Season 1] is finally coming to Russia later this year.

Take a look at the Russian Trailer below thanks to Karusel TV.

Original Source: Transformers: Prime Arriving To Russia - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers artist Guido Guidi has updated his Deviantart account with a teaser of the sketch cover for the IDW Crossover event sequel, Infestation 2. This cover shows off Hearts Of Steel Bumblebee going on one on one with another Transformer (Possibly Ironhide?) apparently infected by Cthulu! The full color cover can be seen here.

Both issues of the crossover event featuring the Hearts Of Steel Transformers will be released in February.

Check out the image after the break!

Original Source: IDW Transformers Infestation #2 Sketch Cover Art - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Botcon 2012 pre-registration is live now! Head on over to the Botcon homepage to pre-register for your Primus, Protoform or Mini-con package today! You can also sign up for the tours, customizing classes, and apparel such as hats and T-Shirts!

A new picture is also posted with pre-registration showing the remaining two toys and confirming that Metalhawk is a remold of Generations Thunderwing!

Original Source: Botcon 2012 Registration LIVE NOW - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Reposting this bit of news here so it doesn't get lost in the big "OMG Botcon registration!" rush.

With the Botcon registration pages live, a pair of small pictures were posted of the complete Transformers Invasion convention exclusive set, revealing the remaining two toys that will be in the box. The pictures are large enough to tease at the toys used and the decos, but small enough to leave us in suspense for the full-on reveals in the coming days.

Shattered Glass Ultra Magnus seen here is a recolor of Reveal the Shield Generation 2 Optimus Prime, with colors inspired by his Diaclone ancestor Powered Convoy. The hood also has some mild flame details in a possible callback to Movie Optimus Prime... or possibly the Optimus Prime this mold was recolored from.

Metalhawk, the Autobot from the Classicsverse, is a reuse of the Generations Thunderwing mold. The robot mode is based on the design of Generation 1 Metalhawk's Pretender shell, while the jet mode is sort of inspired by the vehicle mode of the original toy - there's a few differences in there though.

Share your thoughts on the final two on our 2005 Boards by hitting the discuss button.

Original Source: Botcon 2012 Ultra Magnus and Metalhawk Revealed - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Original Source: Toy Arena Update - Jan 2011 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Botcon have revealed a sketch of what the new head on their convention exclusive Metalhawk will look like on Twitter. Surprisingly, the new head is not based on a robot form at all - but on the human head of the original Metalhawk's Pretender shell. The main body was already based on the Pretender Shell rather than the inner robot, but there was some speculation on what the head might be - with some thoughts that it might be the robotic head concept used for the 2010-11 Club Comic.

How do you feel about the first new "human" Transformer since 1989? Sound off on our 2005 Boards!


Animorphs from the 1990s? Never heard of them...

Original Source: Botcon 2012 Metalhawk Head Sketch - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Just a quick update for all of you in the Kansas area - Steve Blum will be making an appearance at Naka-Con 2012 on Feb 10-12. Steve Blum is a man of many voices, for us Transformers fans he has masterfully provided the voice of Transformers Prime Starscream as well as Rescue Bots Heatwave. For fans of animation, he's also provided the voice of Spike Spiegel in Cowboy Bebop, Wolverine in Wolverine and the X-Men and Marvel Superhero Squad, and many, many more.

Naka-Con is being held at Overland Park in Kansas, check out the official Naka-Con homepage for more information and to see the other guests attending.

Original Source: Steve Blum Attending Naka-Con 2012 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Hot off the heels of their previous announcement "NeoKnight", Dairycon has announced the second exclusive for their upcoming convention: the Dairycon Houser known as "Barn". To learn more about "Barn" and other exclusives from the show, check out the convention's proses (Dairycon 2040: Erect and Proud and Changing Steers) as well as the bios the convention has put up on their website. Barn is the second of five releases hinted at for this year's Dairycon, which is April 27th and 28th at the Ramada Plaza Hotel's Crystal Ballroom in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

Original Source: Introducing "Barn", The Second Dairycon 2012 Exclusive - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Fan favorite artist Alex Milne has updated his Deviantart account with his version of Siren from IDW's new upcoming comic series, More Than Meets The Eye. Alex goes onto elaborate in his post;

so i figured since he is on the cover to issue 2, i'd show him off here as well
this is the design i came up with for Siren. this time i used more of the TF Prime look for him then WFC. there is a little amount of WFC, but its more a prime based look.
i think the thing i liked most about working on this, was i had this toy as a kid. i remember all the times playing with him. he was my favourite of the second wave of headmaster toys.
well, back to work
enjoy

Click on the title bar to take a look at the image and discuss on the 2005 Boards!

Original Source: IDW More Than Meets The Eye Siren Design by Alex Milne - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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3rd Party Group, X-Transbots, has updated their Facebook page with new images of their upcoming XP-1 Devastator Kit. These images show the new upgrade kit for Generation 1 Devastator in package. Additionally, there are some comparison images of Generation 1 Devastator utlizing the upgrade kit next to G1 Grimlock and Fansproject Bruticus.

Take a look at all the images after the break

Original Source: New In Package Pics of X-transbots XP-1 Devastator Kit - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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iGear have updated their Facebook page with a few pictures of two potential recolors of their past releases - a black version of Rager, and a Herbie inspired version of their Bee! The Herbie Bumblebee is a cool looking piece and a great little tribute to the central car from the much beloved Herbie movies.

Black Rager, on the other hand, is a version of iGear's not-Huffer Rager - but in black. It's a possible homage / callback to the E-Hobby version of Huffer from their Minibots pack that also gave us another white Bumblebee - Bug Bite.

Click on the link above to see the rest of the pics, then discuss this news on our 2005 Boards.

Original Source: iGear Herbie Bumblebee and Black Rager - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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News reaches us from ACToys that there's a new Botcon toy revealed. This one is Octopunch, based on Hunt for the Decepticons Sea Spray. We've only got vehicle mode pictures, but it's clear from these that the deco has been chosen to evoke the Pretender shell of the original in robot mode as with Metalhawk.

This new report lends more credibility to a rumored list of exclusives posted a while ago over on Seibertron, which named a whole bunch of additional at-show toys including Octopunch, and also named Metalhawk as a reuse of the Thunderwing mold long before he was unveiled. Could the following also be coming soon:

Spinister - Hunt for the Decepticons Tomahawk; Kickoff - Reveal the Shield Jazz; Shattered Glass Swindle - Universe Classics Hound; Shattered Glass Junkions - Reveal the Shield Wreck Gar / Generations Junkheap

Original Source: Botcon 2012 Octopunch - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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we have received an update from our friends at TFSource:

Greetings SourceFans!
This week we have a restock of the popular Make Toys Battle Tanker! This restock includes both the bonus sword and replacement head. Japanese Transformers Prime First Edition figures are now instock, along with the Asia Exclusive Alternity Goldbug. For preorders, we have Headrobots Centurion Upgrade Kit. A new Source Article, New Recuits, and more... in this week's SourceNews!

In this issue of SourceNews:
1. Make Toys Battle Tanker - 1st Edition with Bonus Sword - Restocked!
2. Now instock: Japanese Transformers Prime First Edition!
3. Headrobots Centurion Upgrade Kit - Preorder up now!
4. TFC Toys Hercules Update!
5. Alernity Goldbug - Asia Exclusive - Instock!
6. New Source Article!
7. Now instock: iGear Sprayer and Rager!
8. Reissue Rodimus Prime and Sideswipe Now Instock!
9. New Recruits!
10. Now instock! DOTM Ultimate Optimus Prime - Year of the Dragon Asia Exclusive!
11. Now up for preorder: Warbot Defender!
12. XP-01 - Add-on Kit for Encore #20 Devastator Preorder up!
13. Newest Instock items at TFsource
14. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Click here to visit TFSource and start shopping!

Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews Update for 9 January 2012 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Ending the year of two-thousand-and-eleven, Vangelus is joined by Aaron and Omegus just in time for the arrival of Botcon 2012's brochure and first exclusive reveal.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 180

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 180 Now online - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our sponsors Big Bad Toy Store have updated their inventory with some new Star Wars Crossovers! The line is continuing on in 2012 with new additions to the basic sized "Class I", and repacks of earlier toys in "Class II" (much earlier in the case of Darth Maul, who was originally released waaaay back as a part of the original second assortment). The Anakin / Darth Vadar remains in Class III. The full listings are as follows:

Class I-
-Retool Episode 2 Starfighter/Anakin
-Retool Clone Wars Y-Wing/Anakin
-Repack? Episode 3 Starfighter/Obi Wan

Class II - (all repacks)
-Battle Droid/AAT (Episode 1 tan color)
-Darth Maul/Sith Infiltrator
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Class III - (again just a repack)
-Darth Vader/Anakin quad changer

Check out the master listing on Big Bad Toy Store right here.

Original Source: Star Wars Crossovers for 2012 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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If there is one area where Transformers Dark of the Moon succeeded in wowing everybody, it was the special effects. Between the incredible action sequences and excellent use of 3D, the film was a feast for the eyes. In recognition of this, the Visual Effects Society have nominated Transformers Dark of the Moon for five awards at their 10th annual VES Awards ceremony on 7 February. The five awards that Dark of the Moon is norminated for are:

Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects-Driven Feature Motion Picture.
Outstanding Created Environment in a Live Action Feature Motion Picture - for 155 Wacker Drive.
Outstanding Virtual Cinematography in a Live Action Feature Motion Picture.
Outstanding Models in a Feature Motion Picture - for The Driller.
Outstanding Compositing in a Feature Motion Picture.

Transformers the Ride also received a nomination, for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Special Venue Project.

Of course, as always there is some stiff competition. Check out the full listings as reported by Hollywood Reporter to see what Dark of the Moon is up against in competing for those rewards.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon scores five award nominations from the Visual Effects Society - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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BTS Toys has sent over to us a photoshoot of their next release - the BTS-05A Minions set. The minions, named Tremor and Frequenzy, are unofficial custom versions of Rumble and Frenzy, designed to be compatible with the original Soundwave as well as BTS Toy's own Sonicron. These photos show off some of the features and poseability of these figures, and all in glorious full colored prototypes. Read on and check out the images, and if you like what you see, why not head on over to Big Bad Toy Store to preorder a set?

Original Source: BTS Toys Minions Tremor & Frequenzy Photoshoot - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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It's January 2012: A new year, with new possibilities, and new Reprolabels! In their January update, Reprolabels offers up the latest in customisation sticker sets for Movie, Classics and now Prime toys too!

First up is a cool set to make Dark of the Moon Armor Topspin pop with some sharp sponsor decals. Classics gets some love as well with upgrade sets for the Junkion Junkheap - in two styles for those army building - and Reveal the Shield Lugnut. Reprolabels coverage of Transformers Prime kicks off with an enhancement set for the first assortment of Transformers Prime Deluxes - Arcee, Bumblebee and Starscream all have customization options in this set - plus a set of "Dark Energon" stickies featuring removable adhesive to represent Dark Energon infection / infusion. Last but by no means least is an upgrade set for TFC Toys Heavy Labor to max out his inner "Long Haul"!

For all this and more, head on over to Reprolabels.com!

Original Source: Reprolabels January 2012 Update - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Courtesy of IDW's Chrys Ryall's blog, we have a preview for this Wednesday's upcoming new Transformers comic book, More Than Meets The Eye #1. This issue is brought to you by the same creative team from the highly popular Last Stand Of The Wreckers story. Join, Rodimus, Drift, Cyclonus, Ultra Magnus, Ratchet, Rung, Chromedome, Rewind and Red Alert as they leave Cybertron in search of the Knights of Cybertron.

Click the title bar to read the full preview and then head over to the 2005 Boards to share your thoughts on this upcoming new release.

Original Source: IDW More Than Meets the Eye #1 Preview - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A new promo video for Transformers the Ride has been released by Universal Studios Hollywood. This one is an in-universe promo featuring General Morshower addressing us as the audience directly. The video ends with a teaser saying "The game begins February 4. Enlist now." and then directs you to the official website for the ride, Prepare for battle. Could this be an alternate reality game to promote the ride similar to what the first two movies had?

Original Source: Transformers the Ride Promo Video General Morshower Urgent Communique #1 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A small tidbit of information from Gamasutra now. Jagex, who are making the Transformers Prime inspired Transformers Universe MMO, have had a majority stake in their organization purchased by New York based Insight Ventures. According to the writeup on Gamasutra, this will not potentially have a massive impact on Jagex's deliverability for the Transformers Universe MMO, far from it - the implication is that with Insight's latest investment Jagex might "accelerate" the launch of some of its products. Hopefully this also includes the Transformers Universe MMO.

Original Source: Jagex Acquired by Insight Ventures; Transformers Universe MMO Launch may be "Accelerated" - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Remember that gray prototype of a third party Megatron we saw a while back? On Facebook a group called Toyworld.jp have posted some new pictures of a color prototype. Named Hegemon, this piece is a third party Megatron completely designed from the ground up, with Masterpiece styled aesthetics. It's a pretty big piece too, shown here in a size comparison with the TFC Toys Hercules team members and towering over them just like Megatron was always drawn comparatively larger than the Constructicons in the Generation 1 cartoon. Watch this space for more information on this piece as it comes to us.

Original Source: Hegemon Third Party Megatron Color Prototype Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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IDW sent out this teaser image to let us know that details for a new Transformers series will be released on January 18th (next week). Transformers Autocracy is thought to be a bi-weekly 8-page digital-only comic with ties to the current IDW G1 stories. We should find more out next week. Until then, check the image after the break.

Original Source: Transformers Autocracy - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Deefuzz @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to an ebay auction we now have our first look at the upcoming rumored Octopunch exclusive to this year's BotCon convention. Octopunch will be a repaint of HFTD Seaspray, however it will be lacking a remolded head, instead the Seaspray head will be painted in the same color scheme to fit with the homage.

BotCon 2012 will be taking place April 26th-April 29th in Dallas, Texas.

Original Source: BotCon 2012 Octopunch Bot Mode Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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If there's one thing Transformers does best (besides, you know, Transforming) is that there will never be a shortage of non-toy Transformers items. Today, for our Featured Ebay Auctions, we take a look at some of the cool non-toy Transformers items you can find.

• Transformers OPTIMUS PRIME COOKIE JAR - ultra rare | eBay
• G1 Transformers Tyco Slot Car Set 100% Complete Rare | eBay
• Tyco Transformers ELECTRIC RACING SET CAR Ford Mustang MOSC 1985 FREEZON (Enemy) | eBay
• TRANSFORMERS AM RADIO AUTOBOT FIGHTER OPTIMUS PRIME MIB | eBay
• Two Vintage 1986 Hasbro TRANSFORMERS School Folders - Galvatron & Ultra Magnus | eBay
• TRANSFORMERS G1 ELECTRIC TRAIN AND BATTLE SET MISB AFA? | eBay
• TRANSFORMERS SCHOOL FOLDER - MADE IN ARGENTINA ´80s | eBay
• 1985 TRANSFORMERS ROBOTS SCHOOL FOLDER ARGENTINA #2 | eBay
• TRANSFORMERS OPTIMUS PRIME AM RADIO HASBRO 1984 FLICKER | eBay

Original Source: Featured Ebay auctions - Non-Toy Transformers Items - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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It's time once again for TFW's annual tradition! Every year our staff sound off on their favorite toy releases from the last year, and why stop a good thing now? Last year was a busy year for new Transformers toys, with new Classics, an Animated Botcon, a whole new Movie toy line and lots more - over 200 new toys released in total, even more if you decide to count third party releases.

With the likes of the Botcon 2011 Stunticons Set, Generations and Dark of the Moon to choose from, what were the TFW2005 staff's favorites? Read on and find out - then hit that discuss button and share your own favorites!

Original Source: TFW's Top Transformers of 2011 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Joel from our sponsors Big Bad Toy Store dropped by to let us know that he's got some new items from Impossible Toys up for preorder. Impossible Toys are best known for their Quint series of Quintessons, filling out the courtroom scene of Transformers the Movie and are continuing the trend with these next two offerings, Arblis and Kranix, the inhabitants of Lithone who get the first lines of the 1986 Animated Movie ("Arblus, look! It's Unicron! The ships! Get to the ships! It's our only chaaaaance!")

Also up for preorder is Impossible Toy's version of Optimus Prime's creator, mentor and member of the original 13 creations of Primus Alpha Trion.

Check out preorder pages for all three below:

ALPHA TRION
Alpha Trion Figure - Third Party Transforming Toys & Accessories ImpossibleToys.Com

KRANIX
Kranix Figure - Third Party Transforming Toys & Accessories ImpossibleToys.Com

ARBLIS
Arblis Figure - Third Party Transforming Toys & Accessories ImpossibleToys.Com

Original Source: Impossible Toys Kranix, Arblis and Alpha Trion Up for Preorder on Big Bad Toy Store - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers More Than Meets The Eye #1 - the first issue from one of two new ongoing Transformers G1 series set to launch from IDW this month, hits stores tomorrow. In lieu of the book coming out, IDW has created 12 new promotional images and distributed them around the internet to various sites. One of them is attached here - showing that Brainstorm has a suitcase.

Check out the pic after the break and discuss on the forums if you find any others floating around.

Make sure to pick up MTMTE #1 tomorrow at your local comic spots, or digitally via Comixology apps.

Original Source: Transformers MTMTE #1 Promo Image - Out Tomorrow - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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The 2012 Canadian 80s Toy Expo will be April 1st, 2012 at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel - 600 Highway 7 East, Richmond Hill, Ontario

The show features a huge selection of vintage 80s toys and all the latest releases from today such as Transformers (vintage and Japanese imports), Masters of the Universe (vintage and modern), Star Wars (new and vintage), GIJoe (vintage and modern), Super Heroes (Marvel Universe/Legends, DCUC etc), Wrestling, and tons of other Action Figures and collectibles. Many of the same dealers as TFcon and the Action Figure Expo will be at this event.

Original Source: 2012 Canadian 80s Toy Expo announced: April 1st in Toronto - Transformer World 2005