Transformers News

ThundeRSS · 04-03-2011, 01:30 PM

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Amazon has updated their Transformers: Dark of the Moon Novelization page with the cover page. The cover features the Transformers 3 Promotional Poster we’ve been seeing for a long time. Although this poster appeared on various occasions; once at a convention inside a Hasbro booth and on another time featured on a folder belonging to the DOTM crew working closely with Michael Bay, it is never popularized as an official poster.

Few other updated items relating to Transformers are also there…
Transformers Prime Volume 4
Transformers Classics: UK Volume 1
2012 Transformers Special Edition Wall Calendar
2012 Transformers: Dark of the Moon Wall Calendar

Learn more about each, after the jump.

Original Source: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Novelization Cover Revealed - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-03-2011, 02:10 PM

Originally posted by: Kickback @ TFW2005.com

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This is it Transformers fans!

With less than 24 hours left until voting ends on TFW2005.COM, we are in a virtual tie between the top two candidates - Erector and Grimlock!

It can be easily said that this year's Transformers Hall of Fame nomination and voting process has gone above and beyond last year's, with a virtual and sudden fan-movement to vote in a totally obscure and highly contraversial candidate! While last year saw a ton of users on our message forums include signature images supporting their candidate, this year saw a ton of discussion threads on nominees, a massive signature image campaign, and even a Facebook page or two supporting their candidate!

Not to be left out of discussion, Waspinator and Shockwave are also in a dead-heat for 3rd and 4th place, with Waspinator recently overtaking Shockwave. Nearly 800 votes have come in, but we still need to be able to declare a true winner to TFW2005's poll!

We need YOU to vote RIGHT NOW on who deserves to be inducted in to the 2nd Transformers Hall of Fame!

Who do you vote for? An obscure and unfortunately-named Micromaster? A lovable and fan-favorite self-proclaimed king and bad-ass? A bug with plans who just can't catch a break? Or quite possibly the biggest mastermind in all of Transformers lore?

Click HERE and VOTE today!

NOTE: This vote is one of many currently under-way on numerous Transformers fansites. All fansite voting totals will be calculated and turned in to a final, official vote in the future on Transformers.com. Winner will be announced at this year's BotCon, taking place in Pasadena, California.

Original Source: Transformers Hall of Fame Voting on TFW2005 - Less Than 24 Hours Left! - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-03-2011, 05:11 PM

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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As you all vote on that all important Transformers Hall of Fame 2011 poll, I thought I'd draw your attention to this Generation 1 Skullcruncher gallery, recently submitted to us by 2005 Boards member HighPrime.

Skullcruncher is a Decepticon with a special place in my heart - back in the New Year's sales of 1988, I remember picking up this alligator Decepticon to give some backup to my Scorponok who I got for Christmas. For a long time it was him, Apeface, Snapdragon and Scorponok as my Headmasters - he is one of the toys from my childhood who got a lot of play. And even now looking back and reading his bio, there's nothing about him that is not cool. He's an alligator Decepticon whose gun has the sole purpose of making his enemies easier to chew! He's partnered with a businessman who plans on using the Decepticon to get rid of his business rivals! Grax's pilot seat in beast mode is sitting inside Skullcruncher's mouth (better hope he doesn't get hungry while you're in there guy)!

Looking at this gallery brought back a lot of happy childhood memories for me. Click here to check out the gallery and see if HighPrime's excellent photography does the same for you too.

And who knows, maybe it will be Skullcruncher for the Hall of Fame 2012?

Original Source: TFW Gallery Update Generation 1 Skullcruncher - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-04-2011, 03:30 AM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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2005 boards member Monzo has just come back from JoeCon 2011 where he attended the "Treasures Of Hasbro Archives" panel, hosted by Rik Alvarez and other Hasbro employees such as John Warden. Alvarez revealed quite a surprising abandoned concept, a repainted Omega Supreme for a crossover line between Transformers and GI Joe! Here's more details:

"According to Rik, these are parts of an Omega Supreme that were redecoed and intended for release in the G.I. Joe toyline. In what manner, as a character or parts of a non-living vehicle, he didn't say; the phrasing of his following statement, where he was going to look into "an actual crossover between the G.I. Joe and Transformer toylines", makes the Joemega Supreme situation seem a bit nebulous."

That wasn't the only shocker. It turns out that at one point, the GI Joe Pursuit Of Cobra was actually going to have a female figure, paired with a Transformer too! This set was of Arctic Baroness With Ravage(or rather, Ravage but not Ravage):

"There were plans for an arctic Rise of Cobra Baroness figure that would have come with a robot panther companion -"maybe Ravage, maybe not" said Rik, but John Warden consistently denied that it was going to be Ravage. In any case, the use of Ravage design cues was intentional, though Rik sadly noted that the G1 weapons did not work with it."

With even more files to sift through in the archive, could we see more abandoned GI Joe VS Transformers concepts at Botcon 2011?

Original Source: GI Joe Omega Supreme Plus Arctic Baroness With Ravage - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-04-2011, 06:53 AM

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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catz of our 2005 Boards has shared with us some more information on the upcoming toy listings which are circulating among retailers at the moment for the third assortment of Takara-Tomy Dark of the Moon toy releases. We already heard over the weekend of the Voyager Class Sentinel Prime, but these listings also add that a Dark of the Moon Deluxe Class Skywarp is in the works! Yes, it sounds like Dark of the Moon is giving us Movieverse versions of the complete Seeker trio in the Deluxe Class. (Picture shown at left is the Revenge of the Fallen Store Exclusive Skywarp. We don't know what the new Skywarp is going to look like right now, but presumably that will be his basic colors)

Also of interest on the new listings are the Japanese Human Alliance Basics. These releases do away with the "new" characters created for the US releases and throw Sam, Epps and Lennox into the mix partnered with Backfire, Sandstorm and Thunderhead respectively.

Read on to check out the full listings.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Takara-Tomy Wave 3 Listings - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-04-2011, 07:30 AM

Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Here is your weekly round-up of Non-Transformers news from our sister sites Toyark, Thundercats.ws and now including Hisstank.

Toyark

Thundercats.ws

Hisstank

Original Source: Toyark and Thundercats News Round-Up 4-4-11 - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-04-2011, 09:30 AM

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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It was not too long ago that we found out about Mr. Simon Furman expressing his thoughts about continuing the Marvel Transformers Comic Book Series with the help of IDW.

At the IDW Forums, Transformers Comic Book Fans replied to Mr. Furman’s statement with full support.

Now, they have created an online petition for everyone to take part to receive permission from IDW for the continuation of the series starting with issue #81.

Meanwhile, Andrew Wildman; Transformers Comic Book Artist left a message on his blog regarding this latest development.

"…A while ago myself and Simon Furman considered the idea of picking up where we left off with the old Marvel Comics run of Transformers. For me it came about because after doing a series of six covers IDW asked me to do some interior art for their Transformers book…

…So where are we now? Well it is clear that IDW are not resistant to the idea but in these current times of relatively low comics sales they would need to feel confident that it would sell.
So what can be done about it? If you are interested, sign the petition that is going about. Get enough names on that and it would clearly be a viable project. Of course it remains to be seen who would draw it as there are other interested parties but I think it is safe to say that Simon would love to get his teeth into it…"

The Online Petition can be found here: Restart Original Transformers Continuity From #81 with SIMON FURMAN

Original Source: Andrew Wildman Shares His Thoughts - The Transformers #81 Petition - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-04-2011, 10:20 AM

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Images of Transformers: Dark of the Moon Human Alliance Bumblebee and Silver Bumblebee have emerged on various websites.

HA Bumblebee looks the same as his Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen / Hunt For The Decepticons mold but with a different paint scheme and packaging.

As for the ‘Silver’ Bumblebee… er… we’ll let you judge for yourself…

We have rounded-up the images. You can take a look at them after the jump. Special thanks to the original posters and websites.

Original Source: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Human Alliance Bumblebee And Silver Bumblebee Images - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-04-2011, 01:40 PM

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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According to Nickandmore…

“The Hub is moving premiere episodes of Transformers: Prime, G.I. Joe Renegades and Hubworld to Saturdays, instead of their previous Friday premiere timeslots.

Hubworld will air new episodes on Saturdays at 4 p.m. ET starting April 9. Transformers Prime will have premiere episodes on Saturdays at 7 p.m. ET starting April 9 as well. G.I. Joe Renegades will return with premieres on Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. ET starting April 16.”

This explains the recent odd TV listings.

Original Source: Transformers: Prime Moved To A Saturday Timeslot - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-04-2011, 03:30 PM

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Shout! Factory have put up a new listing on their online store for a complete series set of Beast Wars. All 52 episodes of this revolutionary Transformers CGI cartoon series are collected in this one boxed set - and it comes with a special bonus extra as well, in the form of the Transformers Timelines Dawn of Future's Past prequel comic. Due out in June, and priced $49.99 plus shipping.

Original Source: Shout Factory Beast Wars DVD Full Series Set - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-04-2011, 03:30 PM

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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nihaohuwen of Yahoo Japan Auctions has posted up a new auction for the upcoming Dark of the Moon Target Exclusive Starscream. This time out, the auction is accompanied by a vehicle mode picture of Starscream - and what a handsome vehicle mode it is too! Check out the image by clicking on the link above or the thumbnail to the left.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Starscream Target Exclusive Vehicle Mode Image - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-04-2011, 04:40 PM

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The big thing in this last week has been the 2012 Hasbro Transformers Hall of Fame. After inviting many nominations of favorite characters, we narrowed it down to a final eight - and the voting still has just a little while left to go. Who will win? Grimlock the Dinobot Commander? Waspinator?

Unfortunately it looks like my other favorite character next to the big dino is not going to make the cut, so I'm saying it now:

Rodimus for the Hall of Fame 2012. Who else can take credit for killing Optimus Prime the first time out?

In other news, it's movie fever! Lots and lots of new Movie toys are popping up daily, anyone would think the toy line will be launching next month. Wait, it does? Hooray! Even more cause for celebration - Leonard Nimoy will be voicing Sentinel Prime!

Transformers Dark of the Moon Movie Information
Sentinel Prime to be Voiced by the legendary Leonard Nimoy
Stills from Dark of the Moon
Dark of the Moon to Receive Dolby 7.1 Treatment
Michael Bay Talks Dark of the Moon and 3D
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Talks Transformers Dark Of The Moon
Dark of the Moon Novelization Cover Revealed

Transformers Dark of the Moon Toy Images and Information:
Dark of the Moon Voyager Sentinel Prime Confirmed, G1 and Movie Toy Box Sets
Dark of the Moon Deluxe Optimus Prime
Dark of the Moon Cyberverse Commander Hatchet
Dark of the Moon Bumblebee Silver Version
Dark of the Moon Nitro Bumblebee
Dark of the Moon Japanese Voyager Optimus Prime with Trailer
Dark of the Moon Windmill Human Alliance Basic New Image
Dark of the Moon Toys R Us Exclusive Cyberverse Legion 4 Pack
Dark of the Moon Cyberverse Legion 3 Pack
Dark of the Moon Stealth Force Official Images
Dark of the Moon Mini-Con Dualor

Transformers Prime News:
Transformers Prime Episodes 14 and 15 Titles

Botcon 2011 / Transformers Collectors Club Updates:
TFCC Magazine Issue 38 Tidbits
Botcon 2011 Stunticon Wildrider In Hand Image

Simon Furman Wants to Resume Marvel Generation 1 Run with Issue 81, But Needs Fan Support
SDCC Starscream G.I. Joe Sky Striker Box Images
War for Cybertron Concept Art
Generation 1 Kabaya Transformers Book
TFClub Custom Tanks and Airplanes

New Transformers Toy Images:
TFW Generation 1 Skullcruncher Gallery
E-Hobby Rodimus Convoy

Transformers Video Reviews:
Dark of the Moon Laserbeak
Dark of the Moon Nitro Bumblebee
Dark of the Moon Mudflap
United Frenzy & Rumble

WTF @ TFW Transformers Podcast Episode 140

Diamond Comics Shipping list for April 6

Toyark and Thundercats News Round Up 04/04/11

Original Source: Transformers News Roundup 03/28/11 - 04/03/11 - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-04-2011, 08:10 PM

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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ACToys has posted some promotional material for 8 Transformers: Dark of the Moon Keychains (or referred to as Keytags in some countries).

The Blue string is for the Autobots while the Red string is for the Decepticons.

It’s hard to figureout who’s who due to the size of the image, but from the looks it’s Bumblebee, Optimus Prime, Ratchet, Ironhide, Megatron, Starscream, Brawl and Blackout/Grindor.

Original Source: Takara-Tomy Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Keychains - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-04-2011, 09:00 PM

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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The Decepticons' quest to destroy the Autobots continues this week with a brand new episode of "Transformers Prime." Tune in to Episode #11; "Speed Metal" this Saturday at 7 PM ET/4 PM PT!

Original Source: Transformers: Prime Episode #11 Speed Metal Preview Clip - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-05-2011, 01:40 AM

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received an update from our friends at TFSource! The Annual Spring Cleaning Sale is back and BIGGER than ever, with many items up to 75% off! With nearly 100 popular Transformers items, you are invited to help TFSource do some spring cleaning while saving BIG with the TFsource Spring Cleaning SALE! Some of the categories on the spring cleaning sale include Masterpiece Transformers, Hasbro Transformers 2010/2011, Japanese and AFA G1 Transformers, Japanese Transformers Animated, and much more!

Also in this week's Sourcenews, MP-1L Masterpiece Optimus Prime Final Edition is now instock, and Fansproject's Causality CA-01 Warcry and CA-02 Flameblast are up for preorder. Many popular restocks like MP-05 Masterpiece Megatron, Transformers 2011 Generations Series 3 (set of 4) are also available with more on the way! Also in this week's Sourcenews:

1. Spring Cleaning SALE!
2. Fansproject's Causality CA-02 Flameblast and CA-01 Warcry now up for Preorder!
3. MP-05 Masterpiece Megatron Restock & MP-1L Masterpiece Optimus Prime Final Edition Both Instock!
4. Hasbro Restock!
5. Generations Series 3 set of 4 figures now restocked!
6. Transformers United Update!
7. Classic Cliffjumper - Devil Horns Custom Kit - Restock Coming early April!
8. Crazy Devy Update!
9. At long last - the popular TFX-04 Protector set restock arrived back in our warehouse!
10. MP-09 Masterpiece Rodimus is now instock!
11. Newest Instock items at TFsource
12. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Click here to visit TFSource and start shopping!

Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews Update for 5 April 2011 - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-05-2011, 02:51 AM

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The votes are in and counted. The campaign bandwagons have been and gone, and now, we can reveal the winners of your Transfomers Hall of Fame nominations. The winner, with a whopping 434 votes, is the Dinobot Commander, me not runner up me king, Grimlock! Here's what he has to say about his victory:

"Me Grimlock, king! Me not lose to some funny named Micromaster!"

The four runners up were:

Shockwave
Waspinator
Jazz

And yes, Erector is in the final five too.

We will submit these results to Hasbro, which Hasbro will then use along with the nominations from other fansites to decide who will be in the final fan's vote on Transformers.com on April 13 next week!

Thank you to all who took part!

Original Source: Hall of Fame 2011 - The Winner! - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-05-2011, 06:51 AM

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Vangelus has ulterior motives as he asks Seth Buzzard about a 3DS Transformers game. How will Gogdog survive? Tune in and find out!

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 141

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 141 Now Online - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-05-2011, 01:10 PM

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Remember the rumor? Few weeks back, Red Leader tipped us off that Takara is planning to release something called “UA-01 Jetwing Optimus Prime". Everybody was excited. Main question was… “Can it top the upcoming Ultimate Optimus Prime?”

Well here it is… Our first look at the Jetwing Optimus Prime thanks to snakas.blog95.fc2.com.

What do you think?

Original Source: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon UA-01 Jetwing Optimus Prime Revealed - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-05-2011, 04:00 PM

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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UK site Full Metal Hero reports on some news coming out of Wondercon about the upcoming issues of IDW's Transformers comic - namely, that the comic is going bi-weekly during the Chaos Story arc. From July 2011 until December 2011, or possibly longer as that's as far as these details run, there will be two issues of Transformers a month - generally speaking it's one issue a month of the Chaos story arc, and one of something titled "The Last Earth Story" which is running side by side with Chaos from September through November. It's all kicked off by Mike Costa's Prelude to Chaos in Ongoing issue 21, followed by James Robert's Chaos Theory two part story in 22 and 23.

And beyond all of this, a mysterious Transformers # 125, due for release in December 2011. What this is really is anyone's guess, although odds are, that is the total number of comics in IDW's main universe published as of that issue when measured from Escalation Issue #1 to date...

Read on for the full details of the upcoming issues.

Original Source: Transformers Ongoing to go Bi-Weekly - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-05-2011, 06:20 PM

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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The next Hasbro Official Transformers Toy Website Transformers: Dark of the Moon update is here.

This week it’s Starscream.

Coming soon...
Megatron (Voyager Class) - 2011/04/12
Ironhide (Voyager Class) - 2011/04/19
Roadbuster (Deluxe Class) - 2011/04/26
Sentinel Prime (Leader Class) - 2011/05/03

Original Source: Hasbro Transformers: Dark of the Moon Website Update - Starscream - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-05-2011, 08:01 PM

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to the folks at IDW, we now have a look at the cover art for the upcoming "The Complete All Hail Megatron Hardcover".

Art is by Trevor Hutchinson, it is due out in June for around $75 USD.

Take a peek and discuss after the jump!

Original Source: The Complete All Hail Megatron Hardcover - New Images - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-06-2011, 07:00 AM

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Mastermind Creations have revealed some CGI renders of their upcoming KM03 Cyclops custom Transformer. KM03 Cyclops is based on the Hearts of Steel Shockwave, an ironclad steamboat - so if nothing else Mastermind Creations will deliver us an awesome alternate mode we've not seen rendered as a toy before. Given the improvement in design and quality on Knight Morpher Annihilator though there's little need to be concerned - the end product should be great.

Original Source: Mastermind Creations Cyclops Boat Mode Images - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-06-2011, 07:30 AM

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member Masabon is one lucky guy - he's the lucky recipient of the latest E-Hobby Transformers exclusive. Check out these images of the United Autobots set's booklet, which includes Kup Damage Version, Hot Rod Blue Clear Version, and an all-new remold of Junkion Wreck-Gar as Scrapheap. Read on to check out the images, which include the bios for all three toys in English!

Original Source: United E-Hobby Autobots Set Booklet Images - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-06-2011, 01:21 PM

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member Masabon is one lucky guy - he's the lucky recipient of the latest E-Hobby Transformers exclusive. Check out these images of the United Autobots set's booklet, which includes Kup Damage Version, Hot Rod Blue Clear Version, and an all-new remold of Junkion Wreck-Gar as Scrapheap. Plus he's also sent us scans of the Decepticon set with Galvatron Purple Clear Version, Cyclonus Red Purple Clear Version and Scourge Blue Purple Clear Version. If that is not enough he's also given us scans of every story chapter to come with the toys. And all of this is in English as well as Japanese! Read on to check out the images!

Original Source: United E-Hobby Autobots and Decepticons Set Booklet Images and Story Scans - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-06-2011, 07:41 PM

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro has updated their Transformers Toy Instruction Sheets with Transformers: Dark of the Moon Mechtech Voyager Class Megatron.

We’ve seen the instruction sheet before, but this is the official reveal.

It’s nice to see actual images of the toy instead of the usual lineart (which you all sometimes may have had difficulty understanding “what goes where”).

You can download the Instruction Sheet here (12.22MBs).

Original Source: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Mechtech Voyager Class Megatron Instruction Sheet - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-07-2011, 08:00 AM

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A clearer picture of the upcoming Takara-Tomy Jetwing Optimus Prime has found its way to us by way of 4Chan's Toy board. The new image shows more clearly the new deco on this new version of Optimus Prime - it's a Nemesis / Black Convoy black and teal coloration. The main figure sports the new abs from the film so at the very least it is a remold of an existing leader Optimus Prime toy, if not a completely new mold toy. Also check out those awesome and huge gatling cannons!

Original Source: Clearer Picture of Jetwing Optimus Prime - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-07-2011, 11:30 AM

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Everything about this movie is all hush-hush. Even the involvement of Linkin Park for another song for the official soundtrack is kept a secret.

Rumors are flying never-the-less. First of all we heard that a song from the band’s latest album “A Thousand Suns” will get featured this time around for Transformers: Dark of the Moon. That song being “Burning In The Skies”.

Next, Chester Bennington; lead vocalist of Linkin Park may have hinted that there will be a song on Transformers 3.

Today, Paramount UK left a status update on their official DOTM Facebook page…

“Linkin Park fan, anyone?”

It may be another hint. We’ll keep you updated on any further development.

Original Source: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Linkin Park Involvement - More Hints? - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-07-2011, 12:00 PM

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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The latest press release we got from Hasbro is about their latest team-up with Ruckus Mobile Media to deliver “Innovative” Story Book Apps for iOS (iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad etc.) and Google Android.

The first three children’s storybook apps – TONKA CHUCK AND FRIENDS, MY LITTLE PONY and TRANSFORMERS PRIME – are slated to begin roll out in May 2011 and will deliver immersive reading experiences with interactive storytelling including title specific activities, coloring and read-and-record functions.

Ruckus Mobile Media is famous for their Storybook Apps developed for the Apple iOS.

You can read the entire Press Release, after the jump.

Original Source: Hasbro Teams Up With Ruckus Mobile Media To Bring Transformers: Prime Storybook App - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-07-2011, 12:51 PM

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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We have received the Diamond Comics Shipping List for next Wednesday, April 13th, 2011, thanks to 2005 Boards member D-Drive.

TRANSFORMERS ONGOING #18 (and it's incentive)
The Autobots have been beaten down, backed into a corner, and harried into making a huge mistake. But the biggest blow has yet to fall, as Prime sets out to face Megatron one-on-one in the final chapter of REVENGE OF THE DECEPTICONS. Nobody dies... but somebody's gonna wish they had.

TRANSFORMERS RISING STORM #3 (OF 4) (and it's incentive)
It's all out war in Philadelphia, as Optimus Prime and the rest of the Autobots roll out to stop Starscream and his forces from killing Sam Witwicky! The biggest, most explosive battle in Transformers history begins here! The fate of the universe rests on the outcome and the action of this summer's hottest movie heats up right here!

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List For April 13th, 2011 - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-07-2011, 08:21 PM

Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Our sister site Toyark.com has undergone a major site redesign. Everything from the logo, to the color scheme to the forum layout has been given a complete overhaul. Here's some things that have changed...

New Theme & Logo
Black and red is out. As we approached the redesign, we wanted to separate Toyark from our other sites with similar color themes. So in comes a more yellow, black, blue and gray look.

There's now links directly to Marvel, DC, Masters of the Universe and Star Wars news and discussions. The forum has been given a more traditional layout, with user info moved to the left hand side.

The logo and header are also completely new.

Forum Overhaul
We've changed up the forum a bit. Added some new areas and consolidated others.

News and Rumors
We've gone to a more traditional (meaning more like our various Network sites) News and Rumors format. now all news threads will be in a single forum for easy access to the latest info.

One Line Per Thread
With the site covering so many toys, we've added a new and easy to follow section of the site. This one is inspired directly by the fans right here on TFW2005. In this forum, each line without a dedicated forum will have single discussion thread for fans to gather, share pics, talk collecting, and more.

Featured Toy Lines and Properties
Some of the most popular lines like Marvel, DC and Star Wars now have three areas for fans to visit. Each of those areas will have a Toy discussion, a Fiction Discussion (cartoons, movies, comics) as well as a General Discussion area.

More Forum Changes
Sightings has consolidated into single state sightings (like here). The Creative forums now have thumbnail previews.

Much, Much More
Lots of upgrades have taken place behind the scenes. We've trimmed our ported over users out, so if you haven't logged in to Toyark in over a year, that account has been removed. The current member list reflects who our active members are. If you had an account that was trimmed, or just want to join in, Sign Up Today!

Lastly, we want to thank all of you. Thanks for reading and visiting not only Toyark, but all of our sites. Without the members and readers, this wouldn't be possible.

Original Source: Toyark.com Relaunched With New Look And More - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-08-2011, 07:21 AM

Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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Once in a while we see videos that are too cool not to share with our readers. Check out this CGI video of G1 Transformers dancing to Michael Jackson's Thriller.

Original Source: Featured Fan Video: Transformers Dancing to Michael Jackson's Thriller - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-08-2011, 09:10 AM

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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*DISCLAIMER* May also contain Reveal the Shield and United

Our 2005 Photo Staff members SydneyY and thenatureboywoo have been hard at work delivering you galleries of all the latest Generations, Reveal the Shield and United toys, henceforth referred to as Classics for the sake of simplicity. Classics runs the gammut of classic characters, from updated versions of well known characters like Bumblebee to 1986 Movie guys like Kup and even the odd Generation 2 tribute in the form of Optimus Prime. Even Simon Furman's excellent and well-remembered run on the Marvel comics is remembered with Thunderwing.

Click on the links to check out the new galleries:

Optimus Prime - Reveal the Shield Autobots
Bumblebee - United Autobots
Red Alert - Generations Autobots
Kup (Sergeant) - Generations Autobots
Dirge - Generations Decepticons
Thunderwing - Generations Decepticons

These six galleries nicely sum up the range of what the current golden age of Classics Transformers toys have to offer, so take a look and enjoy. Like what you see? Be sure to check out the rest of our Transformers Toy Galleries for even more Transformers photo goodness. Want to learn more about the background of the characters, their bios and who else they've been recolored as? Be sure to check out our Toy Resources section. Interested in comics? We've got a Transformers Comics resources section too!

Original Source: TFW Generations Galleries Updates! - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-08-2011, 09:41 AM

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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TVShows on DVD brings some great news about the upcoming Transformers Headmasters DVDs coming to us soon from Metrodome - namely, they tell us when these much-desired releases are coming and how much you'll have to part with to own a set! According to this Amazon listing, the set is due for a release on 5 July - just a little under three months away! Amazon has the RRP set at $29.96 but is as always offering a discount, they are asking just $20.99 for the set if you buy it through them.

$20.99 for this series is a fair bargain in my book - even the RRP cost of $29.96 still works out at less than $1 per episode, which is good value for money however you try to tackle it. Let's hope this set sells well so there's more Japanese series goodness in our future, so we can say go! and use the Masterforce to transform.

Pictured at left is the cover art of the Metrodome set released in the UK a few years back. Will the US cover art be as excellent as this? Stay tuned to find out!

Original Source: Headmasters DVDs Price, Date and Pre-Order - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-08-2011, 09:41 AM

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Two more of the Dark of the Moon Mini-Con single packs have popped up on eBay. This time out the names are Rav and Triceradon, the other two members of the Classics Mini-Con Dinobots redecos. Like the Dualor who we saw before, these guys are in Generation 1 Dinobot inspired decos. They are single packed and by all indications are headed out as some kind of shared store exclusive between Big Bad Toy Store and someone else - unless plans have changed of course.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Rav and Triceradon Mini-Con Single Packs - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-08-2011, 12:22 PM

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Here we have a leading-lady who is actually into the Transformers gig.

To quote MTV…

While there's no official word just yet on the possibility of a fourth "Transformers" movie (with or without Michael Bay), newcomer Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is keeping her fingers crossed that the franchise could even get to that point.

The 23-year-old won some major points when she told MTV News at last week's CinemaCon that she read up on her "Transformers" history from the comic books and animated series, learning a major plot point about her character and Sam Witwicky, the central hero played by Shia LaBeouf.

"I found out through research that Carly was the character that Sam ends up marrying, and I was really, really thrilled to see that," she told us.

Original Source: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Secretly Wishing For Transformers 4 - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-08-2011, 02:01 PM

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Check out some official images of Generations Thundecracker and Wheeljack.

Original Source: Transformers Generations Thundercracker and Wheeljack - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-08-2011, 02:01 PM

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Check out some new product shots of Transformers Dark of the Moon Exclusive figures for Bumblebee, Ironhide and Sideswipe. Each will be available at Wal Mart or Toys R Us, and feature "The Scan Series" or "Movie Exclusive" theme.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Wal Mart and TRU Exclusive Deluxe Figures - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-08-2011, 02:41 PM

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Check out official product images for upcoming Transformers Dark of the Moon Mech Tech, Cyberverse and Role Play items.

Original Source: DOTM Cyberverse Mech Tech and Role Play Transformers Items - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-08-2011, 02:41 PM

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Check out official images of Ultimate Optimus Prime from Transformers Dark of the Moon.

"Over the years, Optimus Prime has proved himself to not only be a great leader, but also one of the most powerful warriors in the universe. He is trained in the use of almost any weapon, incorporating them into his combat tactics without effort. He is a walking arsenal with unstoppable combat capabilities."

Findout more about this figure at our Resources Section.

Transformers: Dark of the Moon Ultimate Optimus Prime

Original Source: Official Images of Ultimate Optimus Prime - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-08-2011, 02:41 PM

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Check out official images of upcoming DOTM Transformers Speed Stars and Stealth Force. Included are:

Topspin
Bumblebee
Crumplezone
Mirage
Optimus Prime
Starscream
Stealth Force Topspin
Stealth Force Barricade
Stealth Force Big Hoss
Stealth Force Leadfoot
Stealth Force Starscream

Original Source: New Transformers Speed Stars and Stealth Force Images - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-08-2011, 03:21 PM

Originally posted by: Kickback @ TFW2005.com

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Many United States Transformers collectors have been searching effortlessly (and in vain) for the Reveal the Shield Scouts and Legends figures. Our friends overseas have had plenty of luck, and those who order from online collectable stores have been fortunate, but what's in the store for the rest of us?

We may have your answer, and it's not good.

According to various Hasbro Retail Merchandiser Reps, it would seem that Hasbro has chosen to cancel the Reveal the Shield Scout Assortment in the United States. Beyond the evidence that these figures cannot be found anywhere, word is coming in that some online retailers are cancelling existing pre-orders that they now cannot fill.

This means that the United States may not see a retail release of Windcharger, Chopsaw, Rumble, Bodylock, and Downshift.

As for the Reveal the Shield Legends Assortment? That is apparently still up in the air, but the major retail chains are not placing orders for these figures, as they are still sitting on Hunt for the Decepticons and there's apparently a giant, blockbuster movie and toy release on the horizon that they are ordering the H-E-double hockey stick out of...

The last bit of information we got out of our conversations is that Hasbro is currently looking at a different avenue to get these figures released. We're going to keep this as A RUMOR for the time being, but if you want to be assured any of those figures, your best bet is to start looking at imports or online retailers.

We'll keep you posted.

Original Source: Reveal the Shield Scout Assortment Possibly Cancelled - Legends Assortment Status Unknown - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-08-2011, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Check out another clip from tomorrow's all-new episode of Transformers Prime! Speed Metal airs tomorrow at 7 PM Eastern / 4 PM Pacific. Uploaded to Youtube by The Hub:

Original Source: Transformers Prime Speed Metal Preview Clip 2 - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-08-2011, 06:30 PM

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The official Transformers Collector's Club have updated their site with a new robot mode image of their exclusive Generation 2 Ramjet. This new image is marked "final" so this is probably an actual image of the finished toy you are looking at. The Classics Ramjet redeco is looking sharp in purple black and green - retro styled Generation 2 at it's best!

Check out the image by clicking on the link above.

Original Source: Generation 2 Ramjet Transformers Collectors Club Exclusive New Image - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-08-2011, 07:41 PM

Originally posted by: Kickback @ TFW2005.com

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On July 5th Shout! Factory will release The Transformers Headmasters - The Takara Collection for the first time in the United States. While details about the release are still sketchy, we are pleased to be able to show you the box-art, as it is shown on Amazon.com.

Enjoy, and Head On!

Original Source: Transformers Headmasters - The Takara Collection Box Art - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-08-2011, 08:21 PM

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

Original Source: United Wheeljack Video Review - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-08-2011, 08:21 PM

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

Original Source: Maiden Japan Wreck-Gar/Junkion Add-on Video Review - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-09-2011, 08:17 AM

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Mastermind Creations have posted an additional update on their blog, this time showing some robot mode images of their upcoming custom Hearts of Steel Shockwave, "Knight Morpher Cyclops". The design appears to stick close to the original concept artwork of the character right down to the prow on the right arm. Check out all the images by clicking on the link above.

Original Source: Hearts of Steel Shockwave Mastermind Creations Cyclops Custom Robot Mode - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-09-2011, 11:10 AM

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Surprise Surprise! Here we have our first look at the mobile game of Transformers: Dark of the Moon by Electronic Arts.

Unofficial sources reveals that the game consists of levels exploring Chernobyl and Moon.

Twitter was buzzing with these leaked images only few moments ago. And this description was also found. Bear in mind that this is unofficial and unconfirmed…

“While Megatron is hiding after the disgraceful defeat, Decepticons Shockwave, the ruler of Cybertron, is preparing to visit the planet with absolutely no good intentions. The game takes place not only on Earth, but the dynamics Moon, a dark side which holds no less dark secrets.”

Original Source: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Mobile Game Revealed - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-09-2011, 12:22 PM

Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Today for our Featured Ebay Auctions, I wanted to present some of the various Transformers Games (both board and video) that have been released over the years.

• Transformers G2 LCD Handheld Game Sealed
• Transformers G1 Commodore 64 Video Game
• Japanese Beast Wars Board Game
• Transformers G1 Laserbeak Marble Game
• Transformers G1 Mystery of Convoy Nintendo Famicom Game
• Transformers Beast Wars Metals Japanese N64 Game
• Transformers Beast Wars Japanese PS1 Game

You can see photos of each item by clicking the headline of the story.

Original Source: Featured Ebay Auctions - Transformers Games - Transformer World 2005

ThundeRSS · 04-09-2011, 03:40 PM

Originally posted by: DESTRO @ TFW2005.com

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Mark Bellomo will be attending NJCC as a special guest, promoting his new book, "Totally Tubular '80s Toys". Filled with super rad toys and bodacious memories, this righteous ride back in time when Madonna ruled and Spinal Tap amplifiers went to 11. You'll find everything from He-Man to Cabbage Patch Kids, Trivial Pursuit to Rubik's Cube, Transformers to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, G.I. Joe, Pac-Man, Mario Bros, Donkey Kong-as well as lots of fun and smiles.

Mark Bellomo has written more than 150 articles for ToyFare, Wizard Magazine, Lee's Toy Review, Tomart's Action Figure Digest, and most recently for Toy Shop Magazine, where he served a lengthy tenure as their Action Figure Columnist. He has written a number of composition/rhetoric texts, has published critical literary articles, and has authored a number of bestselling books on action figures and pop culture: Warman's Action Figures Field Guide, Transformers: Identification & Price Guide, Warman's Field Guide to Transformers, The Ultimate Guide to G.I. Joe: 1982-1994 (1st & 2nd editions), and the recently-released Totally Tubular 80’s Toys. Bellomo contributes three chapters each year to Toys & Prices (2007 2011), and has also been featured in The Collectable Spectacle currently posted on YouTube.

Make sure to check out all of Mark Bellomo's Books At Amazon.com

Amazon.com: Mark Bellomo: Books

New Jersey Collectors Con

Holiday Inn Cherry Hill – New Jersey
2175 West Marlton Pike (Rt. 70), Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Sunday, April 17th, 2011

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Original Source: New Jersey Collectors Con Announces Mark Bellomo As Guest! - Transformer World 2005

04-04-2011, 07:30 AM	#506
ThundeRSS Survivor of the Anointment Trials Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 7,600	Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com Quote: Here is your weekly round-up of Non-Transformers news from our sister sites Toyark, Thundercats.ws and now including Hisstank. Toyark NECA Nightmare On Elm Street Behind the Scenes Green Lantern Movie Masters Isomot Kol and Sinestro NECA Reveales Iron Maiden Killers Behind The Scenes Image NECA Terminator Series 1 Images Ms. Marvel Bishoujo Statue Binary Version From Kotobukiya T-800 Tech Noir Terminator Behind The Scenes Tron Legacy Light Cycle Die Cast Figure From Good Smile Marvel Universe Robot Thor Iron Man Concept Hammer Drone Iron Man Movie Armored Whiplash Prototype NECA Behind The Scenes Gremlins 2 NECA Various Video Game Toys Behind The Scenes Sweeney Todd Coming From Hot Toys Pirates of the Caribbean Cosbaby Preview From Hot Toys Revoltech Gyaos Return of The Giant Monsters Gyaos VS Gamera Halo 10th Anniversary Master Chief, Cortana and More Sideshow Collectibles Star Wars Updates Jazwares Mortal Kombat Preorders MattyCollector Q&A Answers For April 1st 2011 Nightmare On Elm St 3 Freddy Krueger Prototype McFarlane Toys Press Release On The Walking Dead Figures Batman Legacy Silver Age Batgirl Masters of the Universe Classics Leech Ghostbusters 2 Ray Stantz Thundercats.ws New Thundercats Calendar and Posters A Third Thundercats Calendar Revealed Thundercats Classics Lion-O and Tygra New Photos New High Resolution Thundercats 2011 Images Including Wily-Kit and Wily-Kat Thundercats DVD Re-Release Announced Thundercats 2011 Wondercon Trailer Released Thundercats Wondercon Write-up Thundercats Images From Wondercon 2011 Hisstank PIT Command Center Gallery - GI Joe News Hasbro G.I. Joe 2011 Collectors Convention - GI Joe News GI Joe 2011 Collectors Convention Exclusive Images - GI Joe News Possible GI Joe Kre O Hint - GI Joe News Shout Factory DiC GI Joe DVDs - GI Joe News JoeCon 2011 Figure and Vehicle Line Up - GI Joe News More JoeCon 2011 Images - Thursday Night - GI Joe News News Tidbits from Joecon 2011 - Early Friday - Renegades Panel - GI Joe News Joecon 2011 News and Pics - Friday Afternoon - GI Joe News Lorenzo di Bonaventura Is Saying Goodbye? G. I. Joe 2 Preproduction On A Rocky Start - GI Joe News JoeCon 2011 Large Images From The Hasbro Booth - GI Joe News Renegades Storm Shadow New Costume - GI Joe News G.I. Joe Sneak Peak Panel at JoeCon 2011 - GI Joe News New G.I. Joe Figures for Late 2011 Early 2012 - JoeCon 2011 - GI Joe News G.I. Joe Renegades Toys - High Res - JoeCon 2011 - GI Joe News G.I. Joe Sky Striker and SDCC Starscream Sky Striker Images - GI Joe News G.I. Joe 2011 and 2012 Figures - JoeCon 2011 - GI Joe News News from the G.I. Joe Club Round Table at Joecon 2011 - GI Joe News G.I. Joe Con 2011 Customs Display Images - GI Joe News GI Joe 2 Goes Cross Country - GI Joe News GI Joe Omega Supreme And Arctic Baroness With Ravage - GI Joe News Original Source: Toyark and Thundercats News Round-Up 4-4-11 - Transformer World 2005

04-08-2011, 02:41 PM	#539
ThundeRSS Survivor of the Anointment Trials Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 7,600	Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com Quote: Check out official images of Ultimate Optimus Prime from Transformers Dark of the Moon. "Over the years, Optimus Prime has proved himself to not only be a great leader, but also one of the most powerful warriors in the universe. He is trained in the use of almost any weapon, incorporating them into his combat tactics without effort. He is a walking arsenal with unstoppable combat capabilities." Findout more about this figure at our Resources Section. Transformers: Dark of the Moon Ultimate Optimus Prime Original Source: Official Images of Ultimate Optimus Prime - Transformer World 2005