Transformers News

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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TakaraTomy has updated their website with new official pictures of upcoming Transformers United figures. Among the pictures are:

• Windcharger and Wipeout
• Warpath
• Rodimus Convoy
• G2 Megatron
• Thunderwing

Will you be importing any of these? Sound off in the discussion thread!

Original Source: Official Images of Upcoming Transformers United Figures - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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iTunes has updated with Transformers Prime Season 1 for a discounted price for a limited time. The offer expires January 4th. This great news if you're looking to catch up for Season 2 in February. Or maybe, you just don't want to wait until March 6th for the Blu Ray and DVD set to be released. Either way, this is a great offer that should be taken advantage of.

Follow the link above to download and then head over to the 2005 Boards to discuss

Original Source: Transformers Prime Season 1 Discounted on iTunes - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas... Terrorize.



Awesome. Thanks to David Kaye for triggering a chuckle this pre-Xmas night.

Original Source: It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas... - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Board member Venksta has updated his Renderform Facebook page with a teaser image of some new upcoming products. Shown in the photo is Classics Rodimus outfitted with his Fansproject Protector Armor holding what looks like a traditional Generation 1 Rodimus Prime rifle. The other figure in the picture is Reveal The Shield Jazz holding a new weapon as well. Renderform states that official photos will be coming soon of the new items. The weapons be for sale once the new Renderform site is updated and launched.

Keeping checking back here for more updates from Venksta and Renderform!

Original Source: Renderform Teases Protector Rifle and Reveal The Shield Jazz Gun - 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 page with a look at the design for Trailbreaker from the upcoming IDW Comic, Transformers:More Than Meets The Eye.

Alex writes; since this guy appears on the cover issue 3, i thought it would be nice to show off the design here. a little bit of a Christmas present from me
with MTMTE i've gone with a combo of WFC and TF Prime designs.
probably right now Trailbreaker is my favourite design i've come up with. well my fav for what i can show you right now
enjoy

What do you think of this new design? Share your thoughts on the 2005 Boards and check out the image by clicking the title bar.

Original Source: Alex Milne's Trailbreaker from Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Takara-Tomy have released a new image of the upcoming Kero Kero Ace exclusive Legends Starscream aka Keroroscream aka "Frogscream" on their Twitter Account. This is out first proper look at this exclusive item's vehicle mode. The figure is a crossover between Transformers and Keroro Gunso aka Sgt. Frog. It's a freebie with the January 2012 edition of Kero Kero Ace, due out on December 26 in Japan

Original Source: Kero Kero Ace Exclusive Starscream Vehicle Mode Pic - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Nelson, admin on Michael Bay's site Shoot for the Edit, has posted some new information on the Transformers Dark of the Moon 3D Blu Ray Edition as well as revealing that there's also another Transformers Blu Ray set coming out on 31 January.

First things first, the details on that 3D Blue Ray Edition of Dark of the Moon. Releasing on 31 January, it's going to be a four disc set:

Disc 1 - DOTM Blu-ray
Disc 2 - Behing the Scenes
Disc 3 - DOTM 3D Blu-ray
Disc 4 - DOTM DVD/Digital Copy

Could this finally be the one that has the long-promised special features disc?

Also coming on 31 January, a seven disc Blu Ray set spanning the entire Transformers Live Action Movie trilogy! Seven discs for three movies, including the 3D copy of Dark of the Moon - Nelson teases he'll release some more details on Monday. Stay tuned for more news.

Original Source: Transformers Movie Trilogy 7 Disc Blu Ray Edition Announced - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Did you miss out on the nifty FansProject Warbot Defender the last time round? This piece, inspired by Generation 1 Springer, was FansProject's first foray into making full on transforming robot toys rather than just add on accessory sets and armors. The good news is if you missed out on this piece back when, it's getting a restock early next year on Big Bad Toy Store. It's due in first quarter 2012, with a price of $108.99.

Original Source: FansProject Warbot Defender Restock at Big Bad Toy Store - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've received a bit of Christmas news from Shout! Factory! They're sending out a special present to those who preordered the Transformers Japanese Collection - it's shipping out early, and some people are already receiving theirs! Originally scheduled to be released early next year, Shout! Factory has released the set early to those who preordered. This set includes Headmasters, Masterforce and Victory, three series that have never seen a US release until Shout! Factory brought them to the US. The set also includes a limited edition lithograph.

Original Source: Shout Factory Transformers Japanese Collection Released! Happy Holidays! - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Auto Assembly have released their final twelve days of Christmas update and what a cracker it is! Their twelfth day of Christmas gift to us all is the announcement of their third guest of honor - the third voice actor attendee for the 2012 convention. He's someone we all know well, Mr Paul Eiding, the voice of Perceptor in Transformers Generation 1! Auto Assembly 2012 attendees can look forward to meeting Mr Eiding, who has also provided the voices of lots of characters such as Colonel Campbell in Metal Gear Solid.

A further bit of good news is that the discount on Auto Assembly 2012 tickets has been extended to New Year's Eve! You've got until 12/31/11 to pre-register at the special 20% reduced rate for weekend passes.

Check out the full announcement video below:



Also be sure to check out the day 10 update if you have not already, detailing the Auto Assembly Europe non-attendee pack, which includes a whole lot of cool gifts:

Original Source: Paul Eiding to attend Auto Assembly 2012 & Ticket Sale Extended - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Sorry for the delay folks! We've received a press release by IDW Publishing, for the following new titles launching in January:

• Transformers More Than Meets The Eyes
• Transformers Robots In Disguise

Read on to check out the entire press release!

Original Source: Two All New Transformers Series Launching In January - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've got some more information on the Transformers Dark of the Moon 3D Blu Ray set! We know from Nelson's post of yesterday that one disk in the set will be a behind the scenes disk; now thanks to this listing on Amazon.co.uk we know what to look forward to on the special features disk! You've got 1 1/2 hours of featurettes on there, including development, location shooting, post-production and aerial stunts; multi-angle sequences, art galleries, footage from the Moscow premiere, marketing gallery and trailers.

All in all, lots of stuff, with one notable omission - no deleted scenes. Does this mean that there are no deleted scenes from Dark of the Moon worth sharing? Or are they incorporated into the other parts of the disk?

Read on for the full list of special features on the disk.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon 3D Blu Ray Special Features List - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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BotCon website is sharing with us a Christmas present; the Brochure for the 2012 BotCon.

On the Fun Publications brochure the BotCon 2012 figure set has been revealed! The box will feature six figures under the theme of Shattered Glass vs. Classics. And the toys are…

Shattered Glass:

• Evil Ultra Magnus
• Evil Tracks
• Heroic Soundwave
• Heroic Threadshot

Classics:

• Overlord
• Metalhawk

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In 2008, fans were introduced to a world where things truly were not what they seemed. The world of Transformers is a world of… Heroic Decepticons and Evil Autobots! This Shattered Glass “mirror” reality featured an all-new take on the Transformers mythos and has gone on to spawn fan art, fan fiction and a collector following from across the globe as well as several follow-up toy exclusives.

This year, the concept is being taken to a whole new level! At BotCon 2012, two universes will collide as the war criminal, Ultra Magnus, and his crew of Evil Autobots crosses over from the Shattered Glass universe into the Classicverse, fighting Heroic Autobots, Evil Decepticons and anyone else who dares to stand in their way! Autobot versus Autobot, Decepticon versus Decepticon… Get ready for the ultimate multiverse battle. Transformers: Invasion!

This amazing six-figure Transformers: Invasion box set features: the Evil Ultra Magnus, Evil Tracks, Heroic Treadshot and Heroic Soundwave from the Shattered Glass Universe. From the Classics Universe, two updates fans have been wanting for years! The “Overlord” Classics Gigatron, and the Pretender Commander Classics Metalhawk! This six-figure box set will be hot, so don’t miss out! Order your Primus

Original Source: BotCon 2012 Brochure Now Online - Six Figure Shattered Glass vs. Classics Set Revealed - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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In a recent post on their Facebook page, iGear have unveiled some more of their unofficial Masterpiece Seekers. Shown off here are:

- Acid Storm, a green and gray take on the default Starscream / Skywarp design looking worryingly like the initial Takara Masterpiece Starscream.
- Generation 2 Ramjet, a Comic Ink exclusive that we previously reported on here. Check out the earlier news story for full details of this one.
- At least one clear model (perhaps two, the tint in the images is different but it might be lighting). The clear one(s) are probably meant to be ghost / reformatting / teleporting (take your pick) versions of Skywarp and / or Thundercracker.

More information will be added as we get it.

Original Source: iGear unveils more Unofficial Masterpiece Seekers Acid Storm, G2 Ramjet, Phasing Skywarp - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Nick Roche has posted the lineart to the More than Meets the Eye Issue 1 cover on the blog, Eclectic Micks. This cover shows a small portion of the lineup for this Rodimus-centric book, including Prowl, Ultra Magnus, Whirl, Chromedome, Drift, Rewind (or Eject) and... Cyclonus?

More than Meets the Eye launches in January along with Robots in Disguise, two new ongoing books from IDW expanding the IDW Transformers comics universe in exciting new directions!

Original Source: More than Meets the Eye Issue 1 Cover Lineart by Nick Roche - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Some images have been posted over at Toyspie (warning, link may be considered NSFW) of a new third party item: an unofficial take on Generation 1's Skyfire. We're talking about the guy from the original Generation 1 cartoon, the lawyer-friendly reworking of the toy Jetfire.

This new item is from a group apparently called Trash fish GROUP, a part of the Third Party League including Dr Wu and MGS. The design is very tall - potentially around the height of a taller Ultra Class piece. Design wise, to this newsie it seems a bit off, very blocky in vehicle mode and like it is missing a bit out of the torso in robot mode. But be sure to check out the images and judge for yourself.

Original Source: Unofficial Skyfire on the way? - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Original Source: Big Bad Toy Store Year End Sale Now On - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Toy World.com.hk and Cybergundam Blog have shared some scans of the new editions of Figure King and Dengeki Hobby, respectively. Both magazines feature broadly the same content, which focuses on the new Transformers Prime and Transformers United releases. On the Transformers Prime side, we've got the Japanese release of the First Edition toys of Optimus Prime, Megatron, Bumblebee, Starscream, Bulkhead, Arcee, Cliffjumper and the Vehicon as well as the Arms Microns (complete with a picture of them all equipped on Prime Bumblebee).

On the United side of things, there's a look at the first of the two new Transformers United assortments with Rodimus Convoy, Thunderwing, Thunder Megatron, Warpath and the two pack of Windcharger and Wipeout. Of interest is the detail in Figure King of Rodimus which shows his engine has been remolded with a peg to allow him to attach a Targetmaster Micron or Arms Micron in vehicle mode.

Click here to look at the Dengeki Hobby scans, or read on for the Figure King scans.

Original Source: Figure King and Dengeki Hobby January Edition Scans - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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iGear have updated their store with some more information on that green unofficial Seeker we were reporting on earlier today.

According to the entry on the iGear store, this unlicensed piece's name is Rainforest, reference PP03R. He's costed at the same price as their other Masterpiece Seekers at $115, and a "limited prototype" is now available.

As a bit of fun, take a look at his accessory list to see what he comes with - a human pilot figure named "Dr Evil". Unintentional Austin Powers reference ahoy! (We know it's probably just a copyright evading renaming of Transformers villain Dr Archevil though...)

Original Source: iGear Acid Storm "Rainforest" More Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've got something cool now - our first look at the Transformers Movie Trilogy Optimus Prime with trailer in package, coming to you via this Ebay auction. This Optimus Prime, a redeco of the Deluxe class toy with the trailer from the Transformers Chronicle reissue released in Japan, is set to be sold at approximately the Voyager pricepoint.

From these images, we can also see what the Transformers Movie Trilogy packaging will look like. It's broadly a retooling of the Dark of the Moon packaging, in the same style as Revenge of the Fallen became NEST Global Alliance or the original Movie went to Allspark Powered. The main differences are that the line name is now merely "Transformers" and a callout on the box refers to it as the "Movie Trilogy Series".

The packaging for this piece is pretty eye-catching, with the dark background drawing attention to the toy itself. It's also packaged in vehicle mode, with the tractor trailer running the length of this long, narrow box, a nice callback - intentional or not - to the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime packaging.

Original Source: Movie Trilogy Optimus Prime with Trailer in Package Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Japanese retailer Hobby Search have updated with some better in-package images of the Transformers Prime First Edition toys for Japan. Broadly speaking, the packaging is the same as the US releases - there's just a couple of stickers to add the Japanese text to the packaging. The main difference is that all the toys are packaged in robot mode, as opposed to their vehicle modes.

The toys themselves are also a bit different, you can check out our previous coverage of the US VS Japanese differences here.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Japanese First Edition Packaging Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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iGear have updated their store with some more information on the unofficial Seekers we were reporting on earlier today.

According to the entry on the iGear store, the green unlicensed piece's name is Rainforest, reference PP03R. The clear purple one is Current, and Generation 2 Ramjet is also shown. All three are currently for sale as "limited prototypes".

As a bit of fun, take a look at his accessory list to see what he comes with - a human pilot figure named "Dr Evil". Unintentional Austin Powers reference ahoy! (We know it's probably just a copyright evading renaming of Transformers villain Dr Archevil though...)

Original Source: iGear Acid Storm "Rainforest", Generation 2 Ramjet, Current More Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Botcon has revealed on Twitter that tomorrow they will reveal the first toy from the Botcon 2012 figure set. Here's the fun part though - building on the vote Botcon held (and we hosted here) last year to decide which out of Wildrider and Decepticon Drag Strip would be the next revealed, Botcon are having a vote for who you want to see first!

Here's the way it works. You'll need a Facebook account first of all. Botcon has set up four pages, one for each of the four factions in the 2012 boxed set. All you have to do is "like" that page on Facebook to indicate which faction you want to see a toy from - and given there's only one toy each for two of the factions, it's a guaranteed way to get a look at those guys early!

Here's the links for you to like:

To vote for Heroic Autobots (Classics Metalhawk) like this page!
To vote for Evil Decepticons (Classics Gigatron the Decepticon Overlord) like this page!
To vote for Shattered Glass Autobots (SG Ultra Magnus and SG Tracks) like this page!
Or to vote for Shattered Glass Decepticons (SG Soundwave and SG Treadshot) like this page!

It's in the hands of the fandom! Like the page for the character whose toy you want to see the most! Most "likes" by 9am tomorrow is the one who gets revealed!

Original Source: Vote for the First Botcon 2012 Figure Reveal - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've received an update from our friends at TFSource!

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Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews Update for 27 December 2011 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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And now for the fan who has everything - Transformers themed motherboards from ASRock! These items come in Optimus Prime and Bumblebee flavors, for those of you who want to make your PCs More than Meets the Eye!

Original Source: Transformers Themed Motherboards from ASRock - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Some new images of the Fans Want It FWI-2 Leader Ironhide cannons have been posted. These new images show that since the last prototype we saw, the cannons have been modified to allow them to mount on the arms in a screen accurate configuration, as well as the previous hand-held option. These new images also show that the set will include additional, optional arm blade attachments, which were never in the movies, but as Ironhide is a one robot army it makes sense. These new images come to you via Robot Kingdom.

Original Source: Fans Want It Leader Ironhide Cannons - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to 2005 Board member SydneyY via Autobase Aichi, we now have some additional information on the latest from Kero Kero Ace Magaine. The magazine has posted a comic preview page from the recent issue of Kero Kero Ace magazine. This edition of the magazine came with the freebie green and yellow EZ Collecion Starscream repaint, known as Keroroscream or "Frogscream". The magazine is also holding a contest for fans to create their very own custom Keroroscream using a blank sticker sheet. Fans can submit images of their customized Kero Kero Scream for chances to win prizes that include autographs and a gold Megatron. Which Megatron mold they intend to use is not listed. Additionally, this issue features a four page comic by Naoto Tsushima explaining the origin of Keroroscream.

Check out a page of the comic preview after the jump and discuss this wonderfully weird exclusive on the 2005 Boards!

Original Source: More Details Keroroscream - Comic Preview - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Botcon have revealed the first of the Botcon 2012 Transformers Invasion boxed set figures. In the Facebook vote yesterday, you voted for the Evil Decepticons as the faction to have a toy revealed first, and as the only evil Decepticon in the boxed set, here's Overlord! Or as he is known here, Gigatron.

Gigatron is a remold of Voyager class Bludgeon from the Revenge of the Fallen NEST Global Alliance line, and as shown by these images, features a new head sculpt. The design captures the look of Overlord's tank mode from the original toy, the Gigatank.

Keep it TFW to stay up to date with all the latest Botcon 2012 figure reveals as they happen! Check out the official reveal video below:

Original Source: Botcon 2012 Gigatron the Decepticon Overlord Revealed - Transformer World 2005

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Original Source: Toy Arena Update - December 27 2011 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Million Publishing exclusive Transformers United Stepper has begun to arrive in the hands of fans! This cool black and flame deco version of the Classics update of Jazz includes a Nebulon Targetmaster companion like the original toy. It's a very sharp looking piece. Read on to check out a whole bunch of in-hand pictures of this cool piece from 2005 Boards members Ricochet and GENgoraw.

Original Source: United Stepper In Hand Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Prime First Edition toys have been released in Japan, and with them, the special campaign toys "Arms Microns". The Arms Microns, named for the three Targetmaster partners Blowpipe, Aimless and Peaceman (Peacemaker) are recolored versions of the Power Core Combiner partner Mini-Cons, and are available at various stores in Japan for spending 3,000 or more yen on the new Transformers Prime products. Read our previous coverage here for full details on this part of the campaign.

Read on with this story to check out in-hand images of the three exclusive Microns, taken and shared with us by 2005 Boards members Masabon and GENgoraw!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Campaign Microns In Hand Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Original Source: Tempting Collectibles Update - 12-28-2011 - Transformer World 2005

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The Hub has updated their website with new information about Transformers Rescue Bots. The surprisingly well recieved new show will return to the Hub in February. Combined with new episodes of Transformers Prime coming in February, Transformer fans can enjoy two Transformers cartoons with new episodes at the same time!

Click on the link above to meet Heatwave, Chase, Blades and Boulder and then head over to then 2005 Boards to discuss.

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots Returns to The Hub in February - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Here we go. We're in the home stretch for the final two figures for TFC Toys' massive Hercules figure. New shots of the last two remaining figures have popped up on TFC Toys Facebook page as well as their Weibo page. In these pictures we see Neckbreaker (with a black plow) in robot, vehicle and arm mode. We also see Mad Blender (with a green mixing drum) in robot, vehicle and leg mode. These pictures also show off Mad Blenders mixing drum seperated into it's many pieces and attached to Mad Blender in robot mode. No doubt, for spraying his enemies with corrosive acid. Finally, we get a good look at Hercules' chest piece.

Check out all the images and then head over to the very popular Hercules Mega Thread to discuss!

Original Source: New Images of TFC Toys Neckbreaker and Mad Blender - Transformer World 2005

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3rd Party Group, IGear, has updated their Facebook page with new images of their upcoming PP-05 Weapons Specialist figure. Shown in a black prototype, we see this figure in robot mode and vehicle mode along with Masterpiece Optimus Prime. Also in the comparison photos are what appears to be a black repaint of their MW-01 Rager figure. It appears to look like a Nemesis version of Huffer with red windows. Unknown if this will be a figure Igear intends to offer or just a prototype of MW-01

We'll keep you posted on TFW as more information becomes available, for now, head over to the 2005 Boards to discuss!

Original Source: New Images of IGear PP05 Weapons Specialist Prototype and Black Rager Prototype - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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iGear have released a video showing off their upcoming PP05 third party Ironhide / Ratchet. The video lasts about 20 minutes and gives a decent look at the new third party release. Check it out embedded below, or click here for the original video link if the embed is not working:

Original Source: iGear PP05 Preview Video - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A quartet of new images of the Maketoy's Bulldozer and Excavator, one third of their own Devastator, Giant, have been posted over on ACToys. these new images are a look at both of these items "in hand" but unfortunately do not show the robot modes. However it's a nice fresh look at the vehicle modes - check out also the name of the fictional construction company these guys belong to. MTC co - MakeToys Construction Co? It's a cool detail, anyway. Read on to check out our mirror of the images.

Original Source: Maketoys Giant Excavator and Bulldozer In-Hand Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Perfect Effect have updated their blog with some new CGI images of their upcoming PE-DX01 RC unofficial motorcycle version of Generation 1 Arcee. She's seen here in robot and bike modes, along with CGI of a potential blue Prime Arcee / Chormia inspired deco.

Also included in this updated is some lineart for a pack in comic that will come with the figure. The lineart is not terribly clear in some cases, but it looks like we'll have Arcee and Bludgeon having a swordfight in there.

The blog post suggests that the current release timeframe will be March of 2012. Preorders are expected to open with online retailers at around the middle of next month.

Original Source: Perfect Effect PE-DX01 RC New Images and Comic - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Screamscape reports that the much-anticipated opening of Transformers the Ride is planned for the start of the Memorial Day weekend, the grand opening date being set as 25 May 2012.

Screamscape goes on to note though that this will be the grand opening date, and that the ride might "soft open" a few weeks in advance of this to get all the staff and crew up to speed.

With this in mind, speculation is could this weekend in May also be roughly when we can expect the toy of the all-new Autobot for the ride, Evac, to be available?

Original Source: Transformers the Ride Grand Opening 25 May in Hollywood - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Perfect Effect have made one other update to their blog today. It is a teaser image with the tagline "Perfect Effect 2012 COMING SOON" and it shows black and white, partially obscured versions of IDW's Cybertronian mode Big Convoy and Lioconvoy. This teaser suggests that Perfect Effect may be following up their DX01 RC with potentially the first third party Beast Wars items; it will certainly be interesting to see where they go with this.

Original Source: Perfect Effect 2012 Teaser - Cybertronian Big Convoy and Lioconvoy - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Continuing on with lots of 3rd Party news today, Igear has just updated Facebook with an image of Grimlock in silhouette. Teasing fans of the Dino's with a 2012 for the release. Whether these will be based on Generation 1, IDW or any other version of the Dinobots is unknown.

Speculate away in the discussion thread by clicking the title bar.

Original Source: IGear Teases Dinobots for 2012 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Botcon has updated their website with the next reveal from this years exclusive Invasion box set. Today's reveal is Shattered Glass Tracks. An Evil Autobot from Fun Publishing's Shattered Glass mirror universe. The figure utilizes the Reveal The Shield Turbo Tracks mold. The figure uses a paint job based on the Ehobby figure Road Rage!

This figure will be available in the Botcon Exclusive Botset along with Gigatron and the unseen as of yet, Shattered Glass Soundwave, Shattered Glass Treadshot, and Classics Metalhawk. Botcon 2012 will be held in Dallas, Texas April 26th-29th.

Love it? Hate it? Indifferent? Sound off on the 2005 Boards after the jump!

Original Source: Botcon 2012 Shattered Glass Tracks - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: XJunky @ TFW2005.com

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Rocking your yuletides like glitterborn rockstars, Vangelus, Gogdog, and Seth Buzzard are all about the cheese. LIVE HOT ITUNES USED LIVE IN THIS EPISODE

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 179

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 Episode 179 Now Online! - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A new third party product has been shown off at a show in China. On show was a gray resin prototype of a Hearts of Steel Starscream. This one is by a new group, D.I. Studio, rather than Mastermind Creations who've brought previous designs from the Hearts of Steel series to life. This prototype looks promising - time will tell if this ends up being a worthy companion to the Knight Morpher Commander and the Cyclops.

TFC Toys also had a display at the same show, showing off their Hercules and also their DSLR "Reflector", who's also still at the gray prototype stage.

These images come to you via the TFClub Weibo account.

Original Source: Hearts of Steel Steel Starscream Third Party Prototype Revealed - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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By the time most of you are reading this, it will officially have been 2012 for a little while, and we here at TFW2005 wanted to take the oportunity to wish everyone a Happy New Year! 2011 was a good year for Transformers, with the highest grossing installment of the live action movie series, new assortments of Classics toys, a new cartoon, and the brief revival of Transformers Animated for Botcon 2011.

But looking ahead now, what does 2012 have in store for us? For toys, we've got the new mainline Transformers Prime toys due to hit in March, plus the Movie Trilogy line to keep the Movieverse going. For cartoons, February is going to be a good month with all new episodes of Transformers Prime and Transformers Rescue Bots. Are comics more your thing? Four new Transformers comics launch this year. In January, the new IDW ongoing series Robots in Disguise and More than Meets the Eyes launch. In July, Simon Furman returns to the continuity that started it all with Transformers #81. Last but not least, the online-only Autocracy telling the tale of the early days of Cybertron also launches this year. May 2012 is also bringing us the grand opening of Transformers the Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood. Last but by no means least, High Moon Studios brings us the much anticipated sequel to Transformers War for Cybertron this year with Transformers Fall of Cybertron.

2012 is looking to be a bright year, and from all of us here at TFW2005, we wish you all the best of health, happiness and prosperity for the coming year.

'Til all are One!


Image attached to this story by 2005 Staff Member SydneyY, kicking off the year of the Dragon in style!

Original Source: Happy New Year 2012 from TFW2005! - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards staff member SydneyY has outdone himself once again with a new translation of an interview with Takara-Tomy's staff. This interview is with Mr Noriaki Maeda, the Marketing Team producer for Takara-Tomy, which was published in Figure King 167. This insightful interview goes into some detail about the creation of the Takara-Tomy exclusive items such as Jetwing Optimus Prime, Striker Optimus Prime, and Arcee. There is also some detail on the reasoning for reviving Transformers United at this point! It's the first of a two-part interview, the second part due for publication in Figure King 168.

Read on to check out the interview!

Original Source: TakaraTomy Marketing Team Producer Noriaki Maeda Interview - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Yesterday we brought you news of the first public exhibition of a gray prototype of Hearts of Steel Starscream, a third party release planned by new group D.I Studio. Today courtesy of 2005 Boards member Cadbane, we can share a whole lot of more detailed pics! Read on and take a look. We're also informed this is going to be approximately Voyager sized.

Additionally something that was not picked up on initially is that there is in fact a second release from D.I Studio in the works - an Insecticon train, based on the Insecticon's appearance in Hearts of Steel. A picture has been posted on TEKMEN's Weibo page, we've mirrored it on this story.

With three potential new third party releases and a new comic in the form of IDW's Infestation 2, 2012 is going to be a very good year for this "Steampunk" era of Transformers.

Original Source: D.I Studios Hearts of Steel Starscream - A Closer Look - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've got some more new images of the upcoming Movie Trilogy Deluxe Optimus Prime with trailer set. This set comes with the Deluxe Optimus Prime that was previously a Wal-Mart exclusive, the trailer that was previously included with the Transformers Chronicle Optimus Prime and a non-MechTech blaster which to the best of our knowledge is new to this set.

Read on to check out the new images, courtesy of 2005 Boards member Soundwavedotm.

Original Source: Movie Trilogy Optimus Prime In Hand Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received a special new year's update from our friends at TFSource!

Happy New Year SourceFans!
To celebrate the new year, we have many new instock and restocked items! Such as a restock of the first 4 TFC Toys - Hercules Figures. We've also received our shipment of both iGear Rager and Spray, and our 2nd edition Reissue Rodimus Prime and Sideswipe figures! New Recruits, new preorders, new instock items.... just what you need to kick off 2012! All this and more in this week's SourceNews!

In this issue of SourceNews:
1. Now instock: iGear Sprayer and Rager!
2. Reissue Rodimus Prime and Sideswipe have just arrived in our warehouse!
3. New Recruits!
4. TFC Toys Hercules Update!
5. Now instock! DOTM Ultimate Optimus Prime - Year of the Dragon Asia Exclusive!
6. Now up for preorder: Warbot Defender!
7. New Source Article!
8. Now instock: restock of Make Toys Battle Tanker and Hover and Bomber set!
9. XP-01 - Add-on Kit for Encore #20 Devastator Preorder up!
10. Newest Instock items at TFsource
11. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Click here to visit TFSource and start shopping!

Original Source: TFSource 1-2 Sourcenews - Happy New Year from TFSource! - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Impossible Toys, makers of the larger Generation 1 scaled third party Quintessons, have updated their website with a CGI render of a product they have coming out later in 2012 - an Allicon. For those not familiar with this character, the Allicons are a creation of the Quintessons much like the more widely known Sharkticons, who serve as enforcers to the Quintessons. They are most visible in the famous "universal greeting" scene of the 1986 animated movie when they failed to reciprocate Kup's Energon goodies. This will be the first time an Allicon has ever received a toy - good news for those of us wanting to fill out another gap in our Generation 1 collections.

Keep it TFW 2005 for more on this and other third party release news.

Original Source: Impossible Toys Allicon - Transformer World 2005