Transformers News

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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The third party group behind the recent Animated Menasor and the potential Powermaster Animated Prime teasers has stepped up and revealed themselves. Named "G1uppers" they describe themselves as "a group of Transformers collectors that work hard to create awesome upgrade kits for your already awesome official products."

They currently plan on having representatives at the upcoming Canadian Transformer convention TFCon which takes place July 30th and 31st in Mississauga, Ontario.

Original Source: New Third Party Group: G1uppers - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to Comics Continuum, we now have a preview of the upcoming Transformers #21 from IDW. This is the first issue that starts the "Chaos" event, and also starts the bi-weekly format for the comics series.

IDW describes the upcoming issue: "Transformers goes bi-weekly! Two stories for the price of one, kicking off the 'Chaos' event!! In part one, Rodimus makes his triumphant return to Earth, and sets off the major events that will spin off into Chaos. And in part two, Prowl begins his investigation...of Spike. This storyline will change Transformers forever!"

Original Source: Comic Preview: Transformers #21 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The home-formats release of Transformers Dark of the Moon may include a hefty amount of cut footage, according to a recent interview with the stars posted on MTV.com. In the interview, it is mentioned how there are "hours and hours" of the cast riffing and ad-libbing bits of scenes, much of which evidently did not get included in the final cut. One such scene, involving Jon Malkowich, is described in the article,

"It was just a little tiny thing where I go back to Rosie after I leave the apartment and try to get her number," Malkovich explained. "That's the kind of thing that could be true to the character and could not be true to the character — hard to say — but is utterly superfluous to the forward movement of the film."

It's unlikely there are any robot scenes among the cut footage though - given the expense of making and animating scenes, it's hard to imagine any of it being cut out completely.

Original Source: Transformers Dark of the Moon DVD to Include Cut Footage? - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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According to Showbizspy, Jason Statham may be taking over as the lead actor in the next Transformers Movie. Coincidentally enough, he is also dating Rosie Huntington Whitely, who was in the recent movie:

“One of the stars being mentioned is Rosie’s boyfriend Jason Statham,” says a Hollywood insider.

“It’s clear the franchise still has huge potential but with a new leading man capable of taking Transformers in a new, darker direction. Jason could be just the man to do that and his relationship with Rosie would be an added bonus in marketing the movie.”

Darker direction? Do you think Statham has what it takes to step in Shia Labeouf's shoes?

Original Source: RUMOR Jason Statham Cranked For Next Transformers Movie - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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WTF's first weekly episode after the release of Dark of the Moon is marred by one man who has not yet sipped from the goblet of the future. Tune in to find out, amidst talk of comic books and other questions answered.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 154

Also listen to the newest episode of WTF's weekly TF Prime coverage as Primetime covers "Criss-Cross"!
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/wtf-tf...29-2011-a.html

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 154 Now Online - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Don Murphy has posted via his own personal forums regarding the future of the Transformers movies:

"What happens next? Certainly not a reboot. We haven't lost the Transformers. They didn't grow up or become expensive like Toby Maguire. I don't know what happens next. I'm pretty sure there will be a second trilogy. I am pretty sure it will kick ass. And I am pretty sure some of you will hate it because it wasn't all bots."

Original Source: Don Murphy Comments on the Future of the Movie Franchise - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Don Murphy has posted via his own personal forums regarding the future of the Transformers movies:

"What happens next? Certainly not a reboot. We haven't lost the Transformers. They didn't grow up or become expensive like Toby Maguire. I don't know what happens next. I'm pretty sure there will be a second trilogy. I am pretty sure it will kick ass. And I am pretty sure some of you will hate it because it wasn't all bots."

Original Source: Don Murphy Comments on the Future of the Movie Franchise - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to a recent posting over at HK-TF, we now have an in-depth gallery of the upcoming Ultimate Optimus Prime. Including size-comparisons with the FansProject Crossfire set, as well as transformation photos showing off the combination itself.

EDIT: Keep an eye on your local stores, as the toy has begun making it's way to retail! TFW user Dah Padre has found and purchased the toy at a K-Mart in Chicago. Is the toy out in your area? If so, please be sure to be a total bro to your fellow collectors and share your finds with others in the TFW sightings forum!

Original Source: Gallery of Ultimate Optimus Prime (EDIT: Toy Spotted at Retail) - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Today's set of Featured Ebay Auctions are for some must see Transformers G1 auctions. Some of the items are a bit harder to come by, and there's one huge lot of sealed G1 figures. Check them out below...

• Sealed Lot of 29 G1 Transformers
• Sealed On Card All Six Monstructor Figures AFA 85
• G1 Hot Rod Flattened Sample Packaging AFA 90
• Transformers G1 Activity Center Sealed
• Italian Transformers G1 Sealed Bludgeon
• Boxed Transformers G1 Autobot Play Set (Belt, Gun, Etc.)

Check out the auctions to see photos of all the items.

Original Source: Featured Ebay Auctions - Must See G1 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers Kre-O continues to impress with their commercial spots, which take the light-hearted side of Transformers to whole new levels - check out the latest which is a parody of American Idol!

Original Source: Transformers Kre-O Bot Stars Commercial Spot - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro have sent us over a selection of official images today. First up - official images of the two San Diego Comic Con Exclusive Transformers items. Officially revealed here are the special collector's packaging version of Dark of the Moon Ultimate Optimus Prime, which comes packed in vehicle mode and features a special sleeve for the box.

The second exclusive is Transformers Prime Optimus Prime. This first Transformers Prime toy to be available anywhere features a metallic paint finish and comes in a special box, with a removable Matrix styled clamshell. You can wear this Matrix part of the packaging around your neck, like you're Galvatron!

Check out the official images of both by reading on!

Original Source: San Diego Comic Con Transformers Exclusives Official Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here for your enjoyment is one of the GI Joe San Diego Comic Con 2011 exclusives which will interest the Transformers collectors among us as well - it's the first ever Transformers GI Joe official crossover toy! This is the Skystriker, redecoed as Starscream, and it comes with an exclusive flight suit Cobra Commander and a gorgeous comic book style box! Read on and check out the images.

Original Source: SDCC 2011 GI Joe VS Transformers Skystriker Official Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Next up from Hasbro are official images of the Transformers Prime "First Edition" wave. These are the initial wave of Starscream, Bumblebee and Arcee we've seen previously - so enjoy these new official images of these guys!

Original Source: Transformers Prime First Editions Official Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Next up on our roundup of new official images from Hasbro - Star Wars Crossovers! Yes, the Star Wars Crossovers line is continuing with three size classes - class I, basic sized toys, class II, the scale we're all familiar with, and class III, the quad-changing Star Destroyer. Check out the official images of:

Class I
Anakin Skywalker
Obi-Wan Kenobi
General Grievous

Class II (packaging only)
Clone Captain Keeli
Battle Droid Commander
Anakin Skywalker (Episode 2 Jedi Starfighter)
Obi-Wan Kenobi (Episode 2 Jedi Starfighter)
Clone Commander Wolffe

Class III
Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader Quad-Changer

Original Source: Star Wars Transformers 2011 Official Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Last but by no means least in this batch of official Hasbro images are the official images of the new young audiences Transformers, Transformers Rescue Bots. These cool kiddie Transformers are going to be the ideal entry-level Transformers to introduce a whole new generation of fans to the franchise. Just check out these images to see for yourself:

Rescue Bots
Bumblebee
Heatwave the Fire Bot

Mega Rescue Bots
Heatwave the Fire Bot

Playsets
Fire Station Prime
Bumblebee Rescue Garage

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots Official Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Next up we're kicking off with the Dark of the Moon line reveals - first up are the new Speed Stars and Stealth Force Official Images. We've got images of a whole lot of Speed Stars for you - and images of the second series of Stealth Force Mini-Changers. Take note on those Stealth Force Mini-Changers - we're now two for two on red Ferrari toys named Mirage, and we've also got something cool in the form of a Dark of the Moon Bulkhead - although one clearly based on his Transformers Prime version, and probably being sold under the Dark of the Moon banner for convenience.

Read on to check out images of:

Speed Stars
Night Attack Optimus Prime
Metal Heroes Optimus Prime
Beast Machines Optimus Prime
Stealth Force Optimus Prime
Trans Scan Mirage
Trans Scan Crumplezone
Night Attack Crumplezone
Trans Scan Bumblebee
Stealth Force Bumblebee
Night Attack Bumblebee
Beast Machines Bumblebee

Stealth Force Mini-Changers
Oil Pan VS Bulkhead
Mirage VS Megatron
Optimus Prime VS Megatron
Sentinel Prime and Bumblebee

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Speed Stars and Stealth Force Official Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Next up are the new official images of the Transformers Dark of the Moon lines. Not a lot here we've not seen before - sorry to those waiting to see toys of Mirage or Soundwave, looks like you'll be waiting a little longer. In this batch we have:

MechTech (packaging only)
Specialist Ratchet
Decepticon Drag Strip with Master Disaster
Half-Track with Major Altitude

Cyberverse
Autobot Guzzle
Dark Sentinel Prime
Autobot Ark with Autobot Roller

Robo Fighters
Roadbuster
Megatron

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Toys Official Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Next up, we've got official images of some of the various store exclusives that will be heading your way over the next few months from across the various Transformers series. Notably we've got one here that's never been revealed before - the Battle in the Moonlight Cyberverse set, which will be a Walmart exclusive, and features Cyberverse Optimus Prime with his trailer, Autobot Ratchet and Crankcase.

Images in this batch include:

Walmart Exclusive:
Battle in the Moonlight Cyberverse Set

Toys R Us Exclusive:
Masterpiece Rodimus Prime
Rage over Cybertron

Big Bad Toy Store Shared Exclusive:
Bombing Run Battle

Original Source: Transformers Store Exclusives Official Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Is your favourite website being run by Autobots or Decepticons?

Official Description:
Web Wars is an epic online battle where any website is a potential warzone. Pledge your allegiance to the Autobots or Decepticons and claim your turf, take over your favorite websites and work your way up the scoreboard.

You can play Transformers: Dark of the Moon Web Wars Online Game by registering at TF3 Web Wars Official Website.

Original Source: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Web Wars Online Game - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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BTS Toys has updated their site with new images of a final production sample of BTS04 Sonicron, a figure based on a design by Guido Guidi for Soundwave, and compatible with your CHUG figures. Not only does it have full articulation, it's also compatible with Soundwave's G1 transforming cassettes! This figure does differ in some notable areas when compared to the preproduction sample reviewed early last month.

Stay tuned, as we have a gallery and review on the way. In the meantime, check out the most recent images after the jump!

Original Source: BTS Toys Sonicron Final Production Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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We recently asked what could be missing from your Disney Label Mickey Mouse collection. Well, Joining the recently revealed Standard Disney Label Mickey Mouse figure this year will be yet another version of your favorite Mouse Bot. Thanks to ToyHobby.jp we have our first look at their websites exclusive X-Mas version of this figure! Sporting a shiny gold, red and green paint job, this mouse will help defend your holiday ornaments from all forms of evil.

Click the title bar for more pics and to join the discussion

Original Source: Disney Label Mickey Mouse X-Mas Version - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Board member Peaugh has revealed the TFCon Exclusive Headrobots Stronghold upgrade kit via his Twitter. This kit will take your Universe Oslaught figure and upgrade him into a homage of Fort Max courtesy of a new head and some fancy Reprolabels! This exclusive set will be available at this years TFCon in Toronto, CA July 30th and 31st.

Take a look at the pics and join the discussion after the jump.

Original Source: TF Con Exclusive Stronghold Revealed - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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Third-party newcomer Maketoy has updated their website with some very interesting photos of a new figure Giant from their Build series. While the individual member photos are blurred, it is still pretty clear that each figure bears a striking resemblance to members of a certain construction combiner team. This also gives fans another option besides the TFC Toys Hercules for this same type of combiner figure.

There is a clear photo of the group of toys combined, illustrating some of the articulation of the figure (notably the ankles and articulate fists) as well as a good idea of what the combined form will look like! Click the link to view all of the mirrored images.

Original Source: Maketoy Update: Giant from Build Series - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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TFcon has revealed the TFcon 2011 exclusive Stronghold. Limited to 700 pieces this is a high-quality upgrade kit that contains a transforming head with ball joints and clear blue eyepiece, two photon rifles, one assault cannon, and a backpack. The backpack features many mounting points so the guns can be configured in many ways. You can preorder this figure via the TFcon 2011 registration page until July 15th. This set is produced by Head Robots and designed for the Universe Onslaught mold (not included) and cross compatible with Generation 1 Headmasters. Click the thumbnail for a better look.

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

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

Original Source: TFcon 2011 Exclusive Stronghold Revealed - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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For today's entry of our Featured eBay Auctions, we have something special: An enormous amount of Transformers Prototypes!

Check out the auctions themselves to see photos of all the items.

• HFTD Leader Starscream Prototype
• ROTF Deluxe Lockdown Prototype
• Generations Darkmount Prototype
• Movie 1 Thundercracker Prototype
• HFTD Terradive Prototype
• Cybertron Primus Prototype
• Alternators Prowl Prototype
• Animated Activators Lockdown Prototype
• Animated Activators Starscream Prototype
• Animated Deluxe Megatron Prototype
• Animated Voyager Grimlock Prototype
• Animated Leader Class Bulkhead (and Headmaster) Prototype
• Resin Movie 1 Deluxe Scorponok Prototype
• Animated Deluxe Earth Mode Optimus Prime Prototype
• Cybertron Downshift Prototype

Original Source: Featured eBay Auctions - Prototypes, Prototypes Everywhere - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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ZonaDVD is reporting that Transformers Dark of the Moon will hit PAL territories in November with a trilogy 3 pack Blu Ray edition. From forum member Nightmare966:

• a Trilogy pack
• a Blu-Ray 3D combo (The Blu-Ray, the DVD, and a Digital Copy)
• a Collector's Edition, which is rumored to have a Transformable head with the disc inside. (The Edition is confirmed, what's the bonus isn't).

ZonaDVD also put up a DVD and Blu Ray cover mock up. Check out pics after the break!

Original Source: Transformers Dark of the Moon Blu Ray in November - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to the Official San Diego Comic-Con 2011 Website we have with us the Thursday, 21st of July, 2011 Schedule. And yes… got some cool Transformers related panels.

• IDW and Hasbro: 2012 Transformations
• Hasbro Transformers Panel
• The Making of Transformers Prime

And also…

• The Golden Age of Blu-ray?

Read more about ‘em after the jump.

Original Source: San Diego Comic-Con 2011 Transformers Programs - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Box Office Mojo has updated yet again with the one week financial totals for the recently released movie. A week later, Dark of the Moon has taken over the box-office with an estimated $204,421,287 in the USA alone, adding the total up to $486,078,414 worldwide.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon One Week Total: $486 Million - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor Tempting Toys dropped us a line and let us know about some sales they have going on...

2 DAY SALE - MP-09 - 154.99, TFCC G@ Ramjet - $89.99, United Darkside Megatron vs Darkside Prime set - $74.99. Sale expires midnight 7/8/11.

TAKARA TOMY Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy (Prime) C9 Box - $154.99 + s/h (sale ends midnight 7/8/11)

Tokyo Toy Show United Darkside Optimus Prime VS Darkside Megatron set - $74.99 + s/h (sale ends midnight 7/8/11)

TFCC Exclusive G2 Ramjet figure - $89.99 + s/h (sale expires midnight 7/8/11)

Original Source: Sponsor Update: Tempting Toys 7/7/11 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Kickback @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005.COM is proud to bring you an exclusive translation of the interview with Transformers United designers from TakaraTomy, Hisashi Yuki and Tomoya Miyake.

Click here to check out the interview!

This interview was originally seen (in Japanese) with the release of the Generations 2011 Vol. 1 book, however this marks the first complete translation of that interview in to English.

A huge special thanks to TFW2005's very own SydneyY, Sol Fury, and our dear friend Aernaroth for their help in the translation of this interview. Click the link above for the interview, or simply the title of the story and or the discuss button!

Original Source: Transformers United Interview with Hisashi Yuki and Tomoya Miyake - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Kickback @ TFW2005.com

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With the release of Transformers Dark of the Moon, the literal dam of concept art has broken and washed down upon the Internet. We are drowning in concept art right now - and like you, we're loving every gasping breath of it!

We're pleased to bring you some concept art done by Wesley Burt (with thanks to Concept Art World), who worked alongside Michael Bay and Nigel Phelps to help create some of the really amazing things seen in the latest installment from Paramount. You'll see plenty of things you recognize (Igor!), some things that didn't make the cut (some cool Optimus Prime trailer battle-station modes), and some names for characters that obviously were changed ("Steeljaw"?).

What are you waiting for? Click the story title to check out all the images!

Original Source: Transformers Dark of the Moon Concept Art by Wesley Burt - Transformer World 2005

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Original Source: Target Exclusive Cyberverse Leadfoot and Ironhide Video Review - Transformer World 2005

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Original Source: Dark of the Moon Space Case Video Review - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Website Thefool.com is reporting here that Transformers Dark Of The Moon has once again set another box office record. This time for Imax.

IMAX showings generated $23.1 million in global ticket sales over the holiday weekend, ringing up $14 million domestically.

Discuss the films continued success by clicking the title bar and joining in on the discussion

Original Source: Dark of The Moon Sets IMAX Record - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Michael Bay has posted on his website Shootfortheedit.com in regards to the rumor of Jason Statham being the new leading man for the next possible Transformers film.

He states: "No completely false. No 4 th Transformers movie even exists right now. Thus no one is being considered at this time. How bout, just enjoy the movie out right now."

Michael

Are you excited or crushed about this news? Discuss in the ongoing thread after the jump

Original Source: Michael Bay Squashes Statham Rumor - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Exoticlimo.com.au has rolled out an amazing Bumblebee Camaro Limousine at the Melbourne Motor Show Event in Melbourne, Australia.

This beast of a luxury ride features:

•Split seating
•Bar Facilities
•Touch Screen Controls
•Colour wash honeycombe ceiling
•DVD/CD Radio
•1200 watt surround sound
•Flat screen Monitors
•Quad Lasers & Strobe Lights

You can check out all the images on their website here

Additionally, Jalopnik.com informs us here that it is manufactured in Hacienda Heights, Califiornia and can be rented in Van Nuys, California

You can check out MORE images provided by 2005 board member Starscreamer95 after the jump!

Original Source: Bumblebee Stretch Limo - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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The Hollywood Reporter has posted an interesting article here, regarding the visual effects for Transformers Dark Of The Moon. While heavy CGI and special effects are nothing new around a Transformers Live Action Movie, there is some really interesting information regarding the Driller.

Click the title bar to read "Five Things to Know about how they did it"

Original Source: Dark Of The Moon Visual Effects Information - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Hub has sent us over a couple of promotional images for tomorrow's episode of Transformers Prime, Metal Attaction. It's a race between the Autobots and the Decepticons to claim a powerful magnetic weapon! Check out the screen captures and be sure to tune in to the Hub at 7pm EST tomorrow to catch this all new episode.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Metal Attaction Screens - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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3rd Party website CrazyDevy.com has put up a teaser image on their website for their next release.

An Omega symbol was added to their website today, meaning we're probably looking at a G1 Omega Supreme upgrade set.

Hit the discussion link to speculate on what they may be adding to this classic character.

Original Source: CrazyDevy Teases Omega - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Watch this clip from Metal Attaction, Transformers Prime's new episode airing tomorrow at 7Pm EST.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Metal Attaction Clip - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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For Immediate Release

SHOUT! FACTORY IGNITES FANS OF ALL AGES

AT COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL 2011

WITH EXCITING HOME ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCT LINES, RENOWNED POP CULTURE BRANDS, AND A SPECIAL PANEL PRESENTATION CELEBRATING THE AMAZING HISTORY OF THE TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED SERIES ON TELEVISION AND IN-HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Shout! Factory returns to Comic-Con International San Diego 2011 with an engaging lineup featuring a special panel discussion, showcasing upcoming and current home entertainment juggernauts, autograph signings, special media appearances, Comic-Con exclusives, daily prize sweepstakes and interactive fan activities at the Shout! Factory booth (#4248, on the main convention floor). Fan-favorite filmmakers/producers and stars scheduled to attend include: filmmaker Joe Dante (Trailers from Hell, Piranha, Gremlins), Sybil Danning (Battle Beyond the Stars, Chained Heat, Hercules), John Saxon (Battle Beyond the Stars, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Enter the Dragon), and filmmaker/producer Elizabeth Stanley (Trailers from Hell, The Dark Path Chronicles, Splatter), among other notables.

Epic battles between the heroic AUTOBOTS and the villainous DECEPTICONS from Hasbro’s iconic pop culture series The TRANSFORMERS have entertained multiple generations of fans for decades. Loyal fans and Comic-Con attendees will not want to miss the special panel Evolution of TRANSFORMERS on Friday, July 22 at 5:30 PM (Room 8). Presented by Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Hasbro, Inc., this panel will travel from the earliest TRANSFORMERS G1 crash-landing on Earth to the Headmasters’ evolution in Japan to the beastly battles and arrive at the modern day. It is a look at The TRANSFORMERS’ TV/DVD journeys, including elements consistent throughout and opposing forces in TRANSFORMERS lore. Character development, weaponry and weaknesses — all this and then some from TRANSFORMERS: More Than Meets The Eye, the Headmasters/Super-God Masterforce/Victory and Beast Wars are examined. Moderated by Matt Proulx (Hasbro), panelists include Brian Ward (Shout! Factory) and members of the Hasbro team. This will provide a users’ guide to all the history you need to start your fan obsession and some long-held secrets valuable to those fans already entrenched.

Shout! Factory will have a must-visit booth (#4248), stylized with a thematic backdrop on the main convention floor. The booth will showcase a variety of upcoming and current home entertainment product lines. Filmmakers, stars and surprised special VIP guests will be on-hand at the Shout! Factory booth for autograph signings, daily prize sweepstakes, fan interactive activities and more! Exclusive items available as gift-with-purchase on several exciting DVD titles.

For continuing updates on Shout! Factory’s Comic-Con activities please follow us on Twitter @ShoutFactory, hashtag #ShoutFactorySDCC and the studio’s official Facebook page.

Check the rest of the press release, which contains booth information for Shout! Factory at the upcoming SDCC event, special guests, as well as various products that will be available after the jump.

Original Source: Shout! Factory Comic Con 2011 Press Release - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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TFcon - Canada's 10th Annual Transformers Collectors Convention is July 30th and 31st, 2011 at the Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre in Mississauga, Ontario with free parking. You can book your hotel room for TFcon 2011 via the hotel reservation website. You can preorder this figure via the TFcon 2011 registration page until July 15th.

Original Source: TFcon 2011 convention exclusive Stronghold video review - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Nobody is safe as Vangelus, Gogdog, Aaron, Seth Buzzard, and Omegus Prime have at Transformers: Dark of the Moon until their faces are blue and somebody needs to go eat a damn burger. You will laugh, cry, nod, and be enraged. Spoiler filters are disengaged. It's time for movie talk.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ Dark of the Moon - 01 - July 4 2011

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

Original Source: WTF @ Dark of the Moon Podcast Now Online - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Kickback @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers Dark of the Moon has become the fastest movie ever to reach the $500 million dollar mark in worldwide totals. And we promise that we'll stop updating on how much money Dark of the Moon is making - as soon as it stops breaking records!

Here are some base stats for you, courtesy of BoxOfficeMojo:

- Dark of the Moon surpasses both "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" and "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" in how fast it took to get to $500 million worldwide (PotC:OST and PotC:aWE took 10 days, DOTM took 8)
- Dark of the Moon is sitting at $214 million domestically
- And while it may be staggering to believe, Dark of the Moon has earned $297.1 million in foreign markets ... wow!
- Dark of the Moon has yet to open in China or Japan, which combined, could contribute up to $100 to $150 million to the total grossings

And more importantly...

If Dark of the Moon can survive the upcoming hiccup (Harry Potter), then it is very possible that Dark of the Moon will reach the $1 billion mark by the end of the summer, making it the 9th movie ever to hit the $1 billion mark.

Five years ago, who would have thought that our beloved Transformers would be a billion-dollar movie franchise, let alone have a single movie possibly draw in $1 billion dollars? Love it or hate it, the facts and the green are there! Discuss away!

Original Source: Transformers Dark of the Moon - Fastest to $500 Million Worldwide - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Michael Bay Official Vimeo has uploaded 2 of the old Transformers: Dark of the Moon TV Spots in HD. Enjoy them below...

Original Source: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Best Summer And Our Fight TV Spots In HD - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Studio Beezleboss has sent out information to online retailers including our sponsors TFSource of an upcoming add-on kit for Classics Bumblebee to convert him into Goldbug. The "Growing Pains" kit will consist of a new Goldbug styled head and a "personal defense weapon" which will apparently be electroplated. This kit will probably be responsible for driving up the costs of that shiny United Bumblebee, which is a deco especially appropriate for Goldbug.

Check out the picture at left, and click here to visit TFSource and place your preorder.

Original Source: Classics Goldbug Custom Kit - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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The tentative TFcon 2011 event schedule is now online. While it is subject to change between now and the convention this will give you a good idea as to what programming to expect at the show this year.

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

TFcon - Canada's 10th Annual Transformers Collectors Convention is July 30th and 31st, 2011 at the Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre in Mississauga, Ontario with free parking. You can book your hotel room for TFcon 2011 via the hotel reservation website and preorder the TFcon 2011 exclusive Stronghold figure and preregister for TFcon 2011 by July 15th.

Original Source: Event Schedule for TFcon 2011 Now Online - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Kickback @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers Dark of the Moon is set to release on Blu-Ray 3D, Blu-Ray, and Digital DVD on November 15th, 2011 according to the folks of Blu-Ray.com.

As to be expected, there will most likely be numerous "store exclusive" versions of this movie-release, as we've previously reported. As we get closer to the release date of November 15th, more information will be revealed. Past DVD releases have included things from transforming DVD covers to actual toys. We anticipate a 3-pack of all three movies to be released around this time as well.

What format are YOU going to buy - Blu-Ray 3D, Blu-Ray, or Digital DVD? We want to know! Join in the discussion!

Image used in this story is simply a mock-up of what the DVD could look like. No official images have been released of the upcoming DVD cover.

Original Source: Transformers Dark of the Moon on Blu-Ray DVD November 15th - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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An auction on TaoBao has shown us a new Dark of the Moon Voyager Optimus Prime repaint. The figure shows a reversed red and blue color scheme, with gold trim and flames. Check out the pic after the jump!

Original Source: New Dark of the Moon Voyager Optimus Prime Repaint Coming - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Our very own Venksta has update the Renderform Facebook with a teaser image for his next project, RF-006. This new head will be for use with United Bumblebee to make your own Classics Goldbug figure.

Check out the pic and join the discussion after clicking the title bar!

Original Source: Renderform RF-006 Teaser Image - Transformer World 2005