Transformers News

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 will be holding it's first ever official "Member Meet Up" on October 8th, 2011 (that isn't attached to a Botcon, that is :)). This will be on a Saturday night, the night before New Jersey Collectors Con in south New Jersey. It will take place at RED HOT & BLUE and starts at 8 PM. It is free for everyone, adults over 21 only (it is a bar). A live Blues band will be playing, the place serves food and it is a full service bar.

There will be door prizes given away throughout the night as well, in both Transformers and G.I. Joe flavors. Speaking of Joe, this isn't just for TFW2005, but the whole 2005 family, so HissTank and Toyark regulars will be in attendance too.

Also running during the party, for those that want to float around while drinking, will be the premiere screening of a new G.I. Joe fan film, "Operation Retrieval". It will be on continuous loop all night in an area where you can hear it. You can see a trailer for it after the break.

So, if you are in the New York, New Jersey, Philly areas, try and come down the night before NJCC and hang out with the TFW2005 crew. It would be great to put faces to all those names! If it works out, we'll do more!

New Jersey Collectors Con takes place the next day, Sunday October 9th, 2011, in Cherry Hill New Jersey. Check the website for details.

See you all there!

Original Source: TFW2005 Board Member Meet Up Reminder - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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There is a lot of buzz about the New York Comic Convention coming up, especially in regards to Hasbro's involvement, both as being a newcomer to the convention as well as being a sponsor of the convention itself. Much speculation continues as to just exactly what Hasbro will unveil as well.

Tonight, we get our first glimpse into to some offerings from Hasbro with some exclusives offered at the convention. The first thing shown are two cups from the game Cuponk Hasbro introduced last year. The cups offered at the convention feature the classic Generation One characters none other than Optimus Prime and Megatron. You can view both of them by checking out the attached image after the jump.

While San Diego Comic Con offered an Optimus Prime-themed NERF blaster, Hasbro follows suit with another such blaster (labeled as the "NERF N-Strike Barricade RV-10 Blaster"), this time featuring the fan-favorite Bumblebee!

Also, much like SDCC, if you find yourself wanting these exclusives but can't make it to the convention, Hasbro will be offering a limited quantity of the exclusives at HasbroToyShop.com the week of October 17.

Original Source: First Hasbro NYCC Exclusives Shown! - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A recent exclusive item for Tomica shareholders was this cool Transformers Dark of the Moon themed Tomica truck. Rather than being based on an existing character, it's a truck advertising Transformers Dark of the Moon, with the logo on the air vane and on the sides, with a picture of Optimus Prime himself. It's rather cool in a 1970's Corgi Marvel Comics Truck kind of way.

Read on and check out the image, coming to you via this recent Yahoo Japan Auction.

Original Source: Tomica Dark of the Moon Truck - 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 more additional renders of their motorbike take on Arcee. These images show off the wide variety of accesories, including a bipod that transforms into a blaster and twin swords. They also demonstrate that the boosters are intended to be removable. Click on the link above to check out all the new images.

Original Source: Perfect Effect PE-DX01 RC Accessory Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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E-Hobby have updated their page for Masterpiece Black Rodimus Convoy with a couple of preview pages for the comic. The comic depicts a showdown between the two Rodimuses (Rodimi?), and features some deliciously evil looking artwork for the Destron Black Rodimus. Just check out the closeup on his face in the second image.

Original Source: Masterpiece Black Rodimus Convoy Comic Preview - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Another new Transformers item is gracing store shelves. This time it's a bonus value set featuring the Dark of the Moon Cyberverse Autobot Ark with a pack in Cyberverse Commander Sentinel Prime - The Autobot ship with the Autobot who was found within it! The set was spotted at Target, where it is slated to be an exclusive. It's priced at $29.99, a mere $5 more than the standard release so a nett saving of $5 on buying the Ark and Sentinel individually. Well worth it!

Original Source: Cyberverse Ark Value Set Released - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Info from the United States Patent and Trademark Office tells us that Hasbro has recently renewed the trademark titles Tankor and Buzzsaw. From what Shadow told us few days ago, we are to see a Buzzsaw figure based on Transformers: Dark of the Moon Deluxe Laserbeak. Now, the question of the hour is… Are we to see a Tankor figure soon as well? Perhaps based on the recent Generations Warpath?

You can take a look at the Trademark Documents by visiting the links below:

• Tankor
• Buzzsaw

Only time can tell… We are here, We are waiting!

*The news post image is not from the rumored product. Learn more about Beast Machines Mega Wave 1 Tankor from our Resources Section.

Original Source: Tankor And Buzzsaw Trademarks Renewed - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Site Sponsors TFSource and Big Bad Toy Store dropped us a line and let us know that 2 new Encore releases from Takara-TOMY are coming.

Encore #21 Soundblaster (TFSource) (Big Bad Toy Store)
Encore #22 Twincast (TFSource) (Big Bad Toy Store)

On top of this, BBTS shows off a new listing for EZ Chronicle Collection #02 and TFSource shows off new WST 3rd party items - WST Military Transport - e-hobby Color Version and WST Six Changer!.

Check out pics after the break!

Original Source: Encore 21 Soundblaster and Encore 22 Twincast Revealed - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers Exiles, the second book by author Alex Irvine chronicling the early days of the war between the Autobots and the Decepticons, is out today! This book is the sequel to Transformers Exodus, which laid the groundwork for the new aligned continuity origin of Transformers Prime. Transformers Exiles carries on the saga, and promises to delve deeper into the mysteries of the original 13 Transformers, including Nexus, Solus and Vector Prime.

The epic battles between Optimus Prime and Megatron have long thrilled Transformers fans. But these two giants weren’t always great leaders and bitter foes. This new novel continues the electrifying saga that started with Transformers: Exodus, unveiling the origins of the conflict—the explosive events that unfolded before Optimus and Megatron arrived Earthside, forever altering the destiny of their kind.

Once allies, Optimus and Megatron are now enemies in a civil war. To prevent Cybertron from falling into Megatron’s hands, Optimus jettisons the planet’s heart, the AllSpark, into space, then sets out to find it with Megatron hot on his heels. Optimus is determined to defeat Megatron, bring the AllSpark home, and restore Cybertron to its former glory.

But a saboteur lurks aboard Optimus’s spaceship, and ahead lie lost colonies, some of them hostile. Optimus needs help of the highest caliber, but from whom? Heroes such as Solus, Nexus, and Vector Prime are just names from make-believe stories of long ago. Or are they? Maybe it’s time for Optimus Prime to find out. Maybe it’s the only chance he has to vanquish mighty Megatron.

Original Source: Transformers Exiles Book Out Today - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Today, October 4, marks another major release in the Transformers media calendar - because today is the day that Shout! Factory's Beast Wars Season 2 and 3 boxed set is released. Own the episodes that defined the show for a generation of Transformers fans, episodes such as Code of Hero, The Agenda, and the grand finale Nemesis, with the final episode penned by legendary Transformers writer Simon Furman. If you have never seen Beast Wars, what are you waiting for? This show was awesome back in the 90s and has stood the test of time as one of the very best Transformers shows ever made.

I leave you now with a defining quote from Hall of Fame 2010 fan's choice winner, Dinobot:

Tell my tale to those who ask. Tell it truly, the ill deeds along with the good, and let me be judged accordingly. The rest... is silence.

Original Source: Shout Factory Beast Wars Season 2 and 3 Boxed Set Released Today - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Comics Continuum has updated with previews of the IDW Publishing comics due out this week, which includes a preview of Transformers Ongoing 27, "The Last Story on Earth Part 2". Human-Autobot relations are on the brink of collapse, but is there anything anyone can do to rescue the situation? Prowl and Streetwise carry on their investigation, but find themselves dogged by Decepticons once again! Be sure to pick this up from comic shops tomorrow!

Original Source: Transformers Ongoing 27 Preview - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Universal Studios Singapore have released another new image of the pre-show area from their version of Transformers the Ride. This is the area where you queue up before going on the ride. Judging by the monitors on the wall, there might be some kind of pre-ride show (such as Optimus Prime or Major Lennox briefing guests about what they are about to experience?). The Transformers the Ride blog refers to this as the NEST Orientation Room.

Check out the image by clicking on the link above.

Original Source: Transformers the Ride New Image - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member D-Drive has sent us the Diamond Comics shipping list for next week, October 12! Next week sees the release of Transformers Classics UK Volume 1, a collection of the original UK-only classic stories including Man of Iron and Raiders of the Last Ark. The volume also features Simon Furman's earliest work on the Transformers franchise.

TRANSFORMERS CLASSICS UK TP VOL 01

Bill Mantlo, Ralph Macchio, Jim Salicrup, Steve Parkhouse, Simon Furman
(w) o Frank Springer, John Ridgway, Mike Collins (a) o Andrew Wildman (c)

Classic TRANSFORMERS tales from the UK continuity begin here! Re-mastered and re-colored, these vintage TF stories are presented in order, many published for the first time in the United States! Writer and life-long TF fan James Roberts (Last Stand of the Wreckers) provides in-depth historical perspective in each volume, and legendary TF UK artist Andrew Wildman provides new covers!

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for 12 October - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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It's taken five years, three movies, and a whole host of Ironhides, but we finally have what fans have been asking for since 2007 - a mainline Ironhide, painted in red like Generation 1 Ironhide! How does he measure up? Check out this early doors review from youtuber fxfranz and judge for yourself:

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Voyager Cannon Force Ironhide Video Review - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Science Fiction website Suvudu has posted an interview with Alex Irvine. Alex is the author of the just released Transformers Exiles novel. This a sequel to the first novel, Exodus, which is in continuity with War For Cybertron and Transformers Prime. Read on to learn more about Alex and how he approached fan favorite characters like Optimus Prime and Megatron.

Click the title above to read the full interview and then share your thoughts on the 2005 Boards.

Original Source: Interview with Exiles Author Alex Irvine - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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IGN has posted an exclusive sneak preview of this Saturdays upcoming episode of Transformers Prime. This is footage from Part two of the three part season finale, "One Shall Rise". The episode aires this Saturday, October 8th on The Hub.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Season Finale Part 2 Footage - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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[b]Hasbro's[b] partnership with the Discovery Channel known only as The Hub takes flight! But wait! You've been watching the great programming created by Hasbro for quite a while with such favorite shows as Transformers: Prime, right! Well, now you will be able to see many of your favorite programs in a really cool promotion by the Hub where select airlines will air Transformers: Prime and several other shows in-flight!

The news also carefully notes the continued international expansion by Hasbro and its many brands' entertainment value with this promotion of the Hub. Also, this new promotion details the recent push to be more and more active in the creative development of Hasbro Studios, both alongside its partner (the Discovery Channel) with the Hub, but also internationally on its own. As Hasbro's brands continue to grow more and more, we here at TFW2005.com are excited about yet another step in Hasbro's entertainment ventures!

Be sure to check out the news article after the jump! Also, don't forget to share your thoughts about the new Transformers: Prime show in our subforum dedicated to the show!

Original Source: The Hub and Transformers Prime Take Flight! - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Now hitting mailboxes is the much anticipated Fansproject Backfiery. This 3rd party figure will complete a set of Insecticon inspired figures from the very popular group. 2005 Board member Quixote Prime has shared with us a pictorial review of the figure showing off this very cool looking figure out of the box and in comparison with other figures. Something exciting to note is that the wings on the back of the figure can be positioned in an up position to more closely resemble the popular G1 character.

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

Original Source: Fansproject Backfiery Pictorial Review - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Back in last November, TFW2005 revealed that High Moon Studios and Hasbro are getting ready for Transformers: War For Cybertron 2.

Nearly a year later, we now take a look at the big reveal…

Transformers: Fall Of Cybertron

Popular Online Gaming Magazine; GameInformer tells us that…

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron continues the story of the Autobots and the Decepticons and their bitter civil war, but changes and improves upon so many of the fundamental ideas that the developer considers the game a natural successor rather than a true sequel. We have over 12 pages of exclusive details on High Moon's new project, including extensive story and gameplay explanations, concept art, and dozens of screenshots. Whether you love the Transformers, or you just love hearing about the next great story-driven action game, Fall of Cybertron should be on your radar.

Visit GameInformer for more details.

Original Source: WFC 2 - Transformers: Fall Of Cybertron Revealed - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Activision sent us an official press release kicking off the launch of Fall of Cybertron, the sequel to the hit War for Cybertron video game.

Currently in development by the acclaimed team at High Moon Studios, TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON takes fans through the final, darkest hours of the civil war between the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS as they fight for control of their dying planet, ultimately leading to their storied exodus from home.

Check the full release out after the break, along with a high res logo for the game!

Original Source: Official Fall of Cybertron Announcement and Press Release - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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ACToys have shared an in package image of Transformers Dark of the Moon Soundwave. The toy of Soundwave as an evil Mercedes comes with Laserbeak and Dylan Gould, here called "Mr Gould". Check out the utterly terrifying look on Soundwave's face on the packaging art!

Human Alliance Soundwave is a part of the third assortment of Human Alliance toys for the Movie. At SDCC we were told that Human Alliance Soundwave was on the cards for December 2011 - hopefully this packaged image suggests we'll be seeing Soundwave rolling into stores a bit sooner.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Human Alliance Soundwave in Package - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Check out this latest Transformers Kreo commercial! The ever-inventive and funny Kreo commercials gives us equal measures of showing off at red lights, and the now-classic dancing robo-car adverts from Citreon. Check it out below:

Original Source: Kreo - My Ride is Better than Your Ride - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Slagacon 2011 have posted some new images of their exclusive Vector Zeta kit. This resin kit, only available in limited quantities at the convention and to non-attendees, upgrades your Classics Optimus Prime into a Powermaster styled super robot.

Click on the link above to check out the new prototype images and find out more about pre-registering. There's only a couple of days left to pre-register! Slagacon 2011 is taking place on October 15 2011 - that's next Saturday! - in Chesterfield, Indiana. Be sure to go along, and after the event, share your stories and photos with us in our Conventions and Get Togethers section.

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

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to (as usual) Box Office Mojo, we now know that Dark of the Moon has passed up yet another milestone, beating out the final Lord of the Rings movie and has become the Fourth Highest-Grossing Movie of All-Time* with a total of $1,119,112,943.

As the run of the movie begins to reach it's end worldwide as the home release spreads through the various regions and territories, this is probably the highest the movie's theatrical totals will hit. Regardless of how one may feel about the movies, one cannot deny that the trilogy not only made cinema history, but also significantly helped Hasbro and the Transformers brand as well as the fandom itself.

*Non-Adjusted for Inflation

Original Source: DOTM Now The Fourth Highest-Grossing Movie of All Time - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Ever wanted to attend TFcon but not been able to make it? Check out the Vangelus Vlog for a taste of TFcon, Canada's number 1 Transformers convention! Then click the discuss link below to see more videos from TFcon 2011!

Original Source: A Taste of TFcon - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ TFW2005.com

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The NJCC warehouse has just received the Tempting Toys shipment of MP-10 Masterpiece Convoys! Those who were looking to pick one of these up can avoid shipping charges, and pick one up this weekend at NJCC 80′s TOYPOCALYPSE 2011


MP-10 Masterpiece Convoy

This brand new version of MP-10 Masterpiece Convoy – Optimus Prime is sculpted to more closely resemble the animated version of this G1 Classic, and also includes his Transforming trailer with repair bay, Roller, and for the very first time a Spike figure . Weapons include, orange Energy Ax, the Autobot Matrix of Leadship and Blaster Rifle that can fold in half and store in his back. This version of Prime is more in-scale with the Rodimus and Grimlock Masterpiece figures and will be available at the NJCC Tempting Toys booth!

New Jersey Collectors Con is this Sunday! October 9th, 2011 NJCC comes to life bringing G.I. Joe, Transformers and ThunderCats and 80's Toys together under one roof.

Join us on FaceBook New Jersey Collectors Con

Original Source: MP-10 Masterpiece Convoy Available At NJCC - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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CM's Corp have updated their homepage with some new information and prototype images of their Guttu Kurru series Minerva. Minerva was one of three teens to join the Autobots in the Masterforce series as Headmaster Juniors. Minerva is known for her great compassion and being the level headed one out of the trio of herself, Cab and Shuta. This licensed figure from CMs represents Minerva in her exosuit, and comes with three different facial expressions plus her helmet (the final version presumably will have a clear visor over the eyes).

Click on the link above to check out the images of this fully licensed figure from CMs. According to the page, the figure will stand 185mm tall and be released sometime in 2012. Also in the Guttu Kurru series from Masterforce will be a figure of Ginrai - we eagerly anticipate our first look at him!

Original Source: CM's Corp Minerva Guttu Kurru Figure Prototype Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Amazon has updated their list of upcoming Transformers books. Unfortunately, no cover images yet, but the list is as follows:

• Transformers: More than Meets the Eye: 3D Book with Glasses
• Transformers Prime: Meet Team Prime
• Transformers Prime: Attack of the Scraplets!

Find out more about them after the jump.

Original Source: Amazon Listing - More Than Meets The Eye 3D & Transformers: Prime - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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TFW user Jlogano20 has found a bit of unexpected and nondescript Transformers tie-in merchandise today at a K-Mart in New York. Called "Transformers Racer(s)", packed in with eight packs of Energizer AA Batteries you can also get either a nondescript Autobot car or a nondescript Decepticon car free with purchase. These nondescript cars are non-transforming and are very nondescript in appearance.

In other news, my "Word-A-Day" calendar is finally paying off.

Original Source: Energizer Batteries Transformers Promotion - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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TFW user Jlogano20 has found a bit of unexpected and nondescript Transformers tie-in merchandise today at a K-Mart in New York. Called "Transformers Racer(s)", packed in with eight packs of Energizer AA Batteries you can also get either a nondescript Autobot car or a nondescript Decepticon car free with purchase. These nondescript cars are non-transforming and are very nondescript in appearance. For anyone picking up batteries, they are still a nice little freebie toy to mess around with.

In other news, my "Word-A-Day" calendar is finally paying off.

Original Source: Energizer Batteries "Transformers Racer" Promotion - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Join Vangelus, Gogdog, and Seth Buzzard as they get so 3rd party, they become 4th party. It's positively iridescent.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 167

And if you're watching Prime, make sure you check out WTF Primetime's ongoing coverage of the season 1 finale!

WTF Primetime 19 - One Shall Fall
WTF Primetime 20 - One Shall Rise Pt 1

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 167 Now online - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Hey, you guys look like you need some more teasing for the upcoming Transformers War For Cybertron sequel. Well, Gameinformer is teasing away about Transformers Fall of Cybertron in their latest video, which shows a tour of the High Moon Studios offices. As Gameinformer teases, keep your eyes peeled to see some unannounced characters for Transformers Fall of Cybertron, and sure enough when you see the Concept Art room at 1:15 onwards, you get a glimpse of a pair of Autobots some of you might know - Wheeljack and Sunstreaker!

Check out the full video over at Gameinformer.

Original Source: Fall of Cybertron Concept Art Revealed in High Moon Studios Tour Video - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Toy Arena sent over an update email with the below info. Check out all the pre-orders and in-stock items below:

In stock:

• Fansproject Causality CA-05 Backfiery Figure, Toyarena
• TFC Toys Hercules Exgraver X, Toyarena
• Transformers Henkei Classic C-05 Hot Rodimus, Toyarena
• Transformers Masterpiece MP-10 Convoy / Optimus Prime with Trailer & Pilot, Toyarena
• Transformers Chronicles CH-01 G1 Optimus Prime & DOTM Optimus Prime Set, Toyarena
• Transformers Chronicles CH-02 G1 Megatron & DOTM Megatron Set, Toyarena
• Transformers DOTM DA-15 Jetwing Optimus Prime!, Toyarena

Preorder:

• Transformers Masterpiece MP-09B Black Version Rodimus Prime, Toyarena
• Headrobot Butcher Mini Figure, Toyarena.
• Transformers Encore 20 Constructicons Devastator, Toyarena
• Transformers Encore 21 G1 Soundblaster, Toyarena
• Transformers Encore 22 G1 Twincast, Toyarena
• Transformers Alternity Goldbug A-03 Suzuki Swift Version (Gold) Asia Exclusive Version, Toyarena
• Alternity A-01 Dai Atlas Asia Exclusive (Nissan GTR) Royal Blue, Toyarena

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

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Although Transformers: Prime Season 1 Finale; One Shall Rise Part 2 and 3 aired on certain countries, majority of the world is yet to see it.

Here’s the Promo clip/ Preview clip/ Trailer for the final episode of the season. Oh, beware... SPOILERS!


Transformers: Prime Episode #25 airs Saturday 8th October, 2011 8:30 p.m. EST on the Hub.

Original Source: Transformers: Prime Season’s Finale Preview Clip - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro is getting ready for their first New York Comic Con, which is just around the corner. Kreon Optimus Prime and Bumblebee decided to do some site-seeing before the convention and here they are in Manhattan.

Hasbro’s Transformers Facebook Page is telling everyone that they’ll be uploading more Adventures of Kre-O Optimus Prime and Bumblebee (I never thought I’d say this but… man, those two are adorable! Transformers: More Than Meets The Cuteness). Images after the jump.

Oh, nearly forgot to tell you all: Stay tuned with TFW2005 and its sister sites for our coverage of New York Comic Con 2011, next weekend. As always... we will bring you the best coverage around!

Have A Super Weekend Everyone!

Now if you’ll excuse me, I have a sudden craving for a Pretzel…

Original Source: Adventures Of Kre-O Optimus Prime And Bumblebee - NYCC, Here We Come! - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A reminder everyone: Transformers Prime's newest episode, One Shall Rise Part 2, airs TODAY! The pulse pounding season finale continues! The 47 spheres have aligned and the world is gripped in the shadow of a rising darkness. Natural disasters shake the world and a volcano erupts, sending forth Dark Energon. And at the heart of it all...

I AWAKEN!

The Earth-shaking season finale continues today on the Hub! Check it out and join in on our discussion thread by clicking the discuss link below!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Episode 25 One Shall Rise Part 2 Airs Today - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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It's time for another TFW Gallery update! After last week's blitz of movie galleries, I thought I'd highlight something for the non-Movie fans, and SydneyY shot the perfect thing. Here for your enjoyment is a gallery of Transformers United Laser Optimus Prime, the Japanese release of Reveal the Shield Generation 2 Optimus Prime. United Laser Optimus Prime makes a few changes to the deco, going for straight-up red and black in truck mode, and the clear plastic is changed up from orange to blue, giving Optimus blue eyes and windows - and a nice blue sword to boot.

Check out SydneyY's gallery of the toy we all want redecoed in black and teal and named Scourge (with a Takara-Tomy release named Black Convoy for the fans of the Car Robots incarnation) by clicking on the link below:

Transformers United Laser Optimus Prime Gallery

For comparison, check out this gallery of the US version, also by SydneyY:

Reveal the Shield Optimus Prime Gallery

Be sure to check out the rest of our Transformers Toy Galleries for even more cool Transformers photos! We've got another entry into the Classics series coming your way tomorrow, so keep it TFW!

Original Source: TFW United Laser Optimus Prime Gallery - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Stern's Transformers Pinball is launching very soon (end of this month in fact!). In the run up to the launch, Stern have updated their page with some new images and a flyer, detailing the table's numerous features.

More importantly, a pair of videos have been posted to Youtube showing the table in action! They were originally posted on Pinball Head, but they are embedded below for your convenience.

Also attached to this story is a flyer advertising the imminent release of the table, there will be several events around the US to celebrate the table's launch.

Original Source: Transformers Pinball Videos and New Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Gamestop has listed pre-orders for the upcoming, recently revealed High Moon Studios-Activision Video Game; Transformers: Fall Of Cybertron. This highly anticipated sequel to Transformers: War For Cybertron is currently priced at $59.99 for Playstation 3 and for Xbox 360 and is scheduled to release December 1st 2012. Gamestop website offers us the following Product Description which mentions details such as Combaticons and their combined form; Bruticus.

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron transports you to the final days of the planet Cybertron where you will experience the darkest hours of the apocalyptic war between the Autobots and Decepticons. Embark on an adrenaline-fueled journey through a wide range of missions and massive environments designed around each character's unique abilities. With the stakes higher than ever before, you play as a variety of Transformers, including Grimlock's nearly indestructible T-Rex form and the legendary Combaticons forming into the colossal Bruticus. Fight through both sides of the Transformers' most epic battles leading to their legendary exodus from their homeworld. Transformers: Fall of Cybertron allows you to go head-to-head as Autobots and Decepticons with its multi-player online mode. Create your own personalized character and weaponry with the most advanced and in-depth customization ever before seen in a Transformers video game.

Meanwhile popular entertainment websites such as Examiner are quoting posts from TFW2005’s Fall Of Cybertron Discussion Thread. From what we found out, this thread currently is the most popular thread discussing the upcoming game on the internet.

Original Source: Transformers: Fall Of Cybertron Release Date, Pre-Orders And More Information Revealed - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Board Member yizhi521 has stopped by to show off some in hand pictures of the upcoming Human Alliance Soundwave figure from the Dark of The Moon toyline. Among these pics is the back of the packaging which shows off Soundwave in robot mode and Laserbeak.

Take a look at the pics after the break.

Original Source: More New Images of Human Alliance Soundwave In Package - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Board member SydneyY has been gratious enough to, once again, use his magical translating abilities and share with us some interviews with TakaraTomy's staff. The original of this article was published in Figure-Oh magazine #162, but thanks to Syd you can now read the article and get a glimpse into the minds of the TakaraTomy design team.

Each staff member was asked the same seven questions in the article:

• What was your first encounter of "Transformers", or any childhood memory of robot series?
• Did you work on other series beside Transformers in the past, if so, what are they?
• What is the most important for you when you work on Transformers toy designs or development?
• Favorite "Dark of The Moon" item you developed?
• Favorite items you developed in the past series?
• What kind of Transformers do you hope to develop in the future?
• Message for fans, please

Check out all of their answers after the break!

Original Source: 7 Questions with TakaraTomy Staff - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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For our next Transformers Toy Galleries update, we bring you Reveal the Shield Lugnut. Lugnut was one of the four Voyagers in this Classics subline, and another of Derrick J Wyatt's Transformers Animated creations who have been adopted into the mainstream. Reveal the Shield Lugnut brings a lot to the table - he's a very imposing, massive looking Decepticon, with loads of 3mm clip weapon points, and spring loaded punches. All in all, he's a fun toy and it's a pity he saw such limited distribution.

Click on the link below to check out the gallery:

Reveal the Shield Lugnut Gallery

Lugnut was also released as a part of Transformers United. United Lugnut sported a very different deco to his Reveal the Shield counterpart. Check out our gallery of United Lugnut here by way of comparison:

Transformers United Decepticon Lugnut Gallery

Be sure to check out the rest of our Transformers Toy Galleries for even more cool photos of all your favorite Transformers toys.

Original Source: TFW Reveal the Shield Lugnut Gallery - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to ACToys we have a teaser image and some information regarding what may be a 3rd party battle damaged Unicron head. This will be coming via new 3rd party group, DR. WU, who is also responsible for the upcoming non-transforming pvc Sharkticons. According to the post this Unicron head will come with a transparent base so it can look like it's floating around. It will also be able to replace the head on the Armada Unicron mold.

Take a look at the teaser image after the jump

Original Source: Third Party Unicron Head Coming - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received an update from our friends at TFSource:

Greetings SourceFans!
We're going to be busy this week, with all of the current restocked and new instock items. CA-05 Causality Backfiery is due instock as early as Monday of this week! Aside from the recent preorders of both Encore #21 SoundBlaster and #22 Twincast, and Japanese Transformers Chronicles - EZ Collection Volume 02, we have a ton of restocked items. TFC Toys Exgraver, Henkei Classics C-05 Hot Rodimus - Reissue, and PE-11 Perfect Effect Scouting Force Camera Set just to name a few. More restocks, more preorders, and New Recruits too! All this and more in this week's SourceNews!

In this issue of SourceNews:
1. CA-05 Causality Backfiery Instock this week!
2. Now up for Preorder: Encore #21 SoundBlaster and #22 Twincast!
3. Now up for preorder: Japanese Transformers Chronicles - EZ Collection Volume 02!
4. Back instock: TFC Toys Exgraver!
5. New Recruits Just In: Tons of Energon and more!
6. Now instock: Henkei Classics C-05 Hot Rodimus - Reissue!
7. Now back instock: PE-11 Perfect Effect Scouting Force Camera Set!
8. Now up for preorder: WST Sixchanger and WST Miliary Transport e-hobby color version!
9. Instock Next Week: Crazy Devy Restock!
10. TFsource Restock!
11. MP-10, MP-09 (re-release) and Chronicles Optimus and Megatron Now Instock!
12. TFsource Popular Restock Preorders!
13. New Source Article by Maz!
14. Newest Instock items at TFsource
15. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Click here to visit TFSource and start shopping!

Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews Update for 10 October 2011 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Three quarters of the Primetime crew twitch nervously while waiting for more of the Transformers Prime finale. Shudder with Vangelus, Aaron, and Omegus Prime as they talk about the Fall of Cybertron, best boy dolly grips, the crotch, and capitalism.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 168

And if you're watching Prime, make sure you check out WTF Primetime's ongoing coverage of the season 1 finale!

WTF Primetime 20 - One Shall Rise Pt 1
WTF Primetime 21 - One Shall Rise Pt 2 (RECORDED BEFORE ANY VIEWINGS OF PART 3)

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 168 Now Online - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Japanese retailer Red Mercury has updated with some new pictures of the packaging for the Transformers Kabaya Wave 4. These packaging images shed more light on the upgrade parts for turning Hot Rodimus into Rodimus Convoy. The trailer is the same ABS plastic as the rest of the set, and each figure in the set comes with a part of the trailer. Victory Leo gets the main gun, Inferno the base and wheels, and Rodimus himself comes with the side pieces. Get the whole assortment to create the trailer for Rodimus!

Original Source: Kabaya Transformers Wave 4 Rodimus Prime Upgrade Parts - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Last week was a huge week for Transformers Video Game news. Early in the week a Facebook post teased that something would be revealed, and sure enough, the reveal was righteously huge! Transformers War for Cybertron 2, titled Transformers Fall of Cybertron, was revealed to the world for the first time. Meanwhile another sequel came onto the scene - the sequel to Transformers Exodus, titled Transformers Exiles, was released.

Also in the last week in Transformers news:


Transformers Fall of Cybertron
Transformers: Fall Of Cybertron Revealed
Official Fall of Cybertron Announcement and Press Release
Transformers: Fall Of Cybertron Release Date, Pre-Orders And More Information Revealed
Fall of Cybertron Concept Art Revealed in High Moon Studios Tour Video


Transformers Dark of the Moon News
DOTM Now The Fourth Highest-Grossing Movie of All Time
Transformers Pinball Videos and New Images
Transformers the Ride New Image
Dark of the Moon Human Alliance Soundwave in Package - More New Images
Tomica Dark of the Moon Truck
Tankor And Buzzsaw Trademarks Renewed
Cyberverse Ark Value Set Released
Dark of the Moon Streetside Bot Brawl Released at US Retail
Dark of the Moon Voyager Wave 4 Cannon Force Ironhide Released in Canada - Video Review
Energizer Batteries "Transformers Racer" Promotion


Transformers Prime News
Transformers: Prime Season’s Finale Preview Clip
Transformers Exiles Book Out Today
Interview with Exiles Author Alex Irvine
The Hub and Transformers Prime Take Flight!


Japanese Transformers News
7 Questions with TakaraTomy Staff
Encore 21 Soundblaster and Encore 22 Twincast Revealed
Masterpiece Black Rodimus Convoy Comic Preview
CM's Corp Minerva Guttu Kurru Figure Prototype Images


Transformers Comic News
Transformers Ongoing 27 Preview
Amazon Listing - More Than Meets The Eye 3D & Transformers: Prime


Other Transformers News
Shout Factory Beast Wars Season 2 and 3 Boxed Set Released Today
Kreo - My Ride is Better than Your Ride
Adventures Of Kre-O Optimus Prime And Bumblebee - NYCC, Here We Come!


Convention / Collector's Club News
First Hasbro NYCC Exclusives Shown!
Slagacon 2011 Exclusive Vector Zeta New Prototype Images
Dairycon 2012 Announced: Friday & Saturday, April 27-28th
A Taste of TFcon


Third Party News
FansProject Causality Backfiery Released - Pictorial Review
Third Party Unicron Head Coming
Perfect Effect PE-DX01 RC Accessory Images
Maketoy Reveal the Shield Optimus Prime Upgrade New Images
Maketoys Giant, Hover and Bomber Updates - Fallen too?



TFW United Laser Optimus Prime Gallery
TFW Reveal the Shield Lugnut Gallery

WTF@TFW Podcast Episode 167

Diamond Comics Shipping List for 12 October

Original Source: Transformers News Roundup 10/03/11 - 10/10/11 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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For Transformers Fall of Cybertron, Optimus Prime is getting a facelift to a bulkier, more powered up form. This new video by Gameinformer features High Moon Studios staff Ivan Power and Mike Brown talking through the design decisions that led to this powered up new Optimus Prime. Click on the link above to check it out.

Original Source: Fall of Cybertron Optimus Prime Video - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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New York Comic Con 2011 is happening pretty soon; in fact we are only 3 days away from it. As we informed you before, lots of Transformers events are happening and some of the big names are attending the convention too.

Among those who are attending, Matt Tieger; Game Director of Transformers: Fall of Cybertron is sure to be bombarded with questions after the recent reveal of the upcoming game. Official Transformers Video Game Facebook Page announces that…

"Matt Tieger, Game Director of Transformers: Fall of Cybertron will be headed to New York Comic Con this week for a panel discussion with Hasbro. Stop by the Activision booth if you are attending."

You can visit Booth 738 for all the upcoming Activision goodies including Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, Prototype 2, Goldeneye 007: Reloaded and HERO HQ (Marvel) games and more. Then you can participate for the Hasbro Transformers Panel on Saturday, 15th October from 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm to hear the details from Matt Tieger himself.

People from the Transformers Collectors’ Club are on their way to the convention. On the official Twitter page they wrote…”NYCC... Here we come! http://www.transformersclub.com/”. And also, they left more details on their Official Website:

"Starting this Thursday, the Transformers Collectors' Club will be setting up shop alongside artist Dan Khanna for the 2011 New York Comic-Con. If you are at the show, be sure to stop by booth C7 and say hello! There will be all kinds of cool comic and art related items for sale at the table, so be sure to check us out! And of course, if you are interested in joining the TCC, there will be someone on hand to get you set up with a membership."

Also, Transformers Artist Marcelo Matere will be there too. On his Blog he wrote… “This is my first time! I will be at Artist Alley, and my table is C6. I will have some prints, some comics ( Incentive Covers) , sketchcards, small colors sketches and a few copies of my 2011 sketchbook.”.

And don't forget to say "Hi!" to Kre-O Optimus Prime and Bumblebee.

You can keep in touch with everything happening by logging into TFW2005 and its sister sites; HISSTANK, THUNDERCATS and TOYARK this weekend.

Original Source: NYCC 2011 - Matt Tieger, Transformers Collectors' Club, Transformers Artists Attending - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 Boards Member bigkid24 tells us that he has received information regarding upcoming Transformers: United figures.

Surprisingly, the list contains names belonging to the “Beast Era”. This news comes not too long after TFW2005 finding out Hasbro has applied to renew the trademark Tankor, who is another Beast Machines character.

Windcharger and Wipe-Out are both listed. This may very well be a two pack much like the United Frenzy & Rumble duo.

Take a look at the list of figures, after the jump.

Original Source: Rumor - Upcoming Transformers: United Figures - Transformer World 2005