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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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It's that time of year again! A celebration of ghosts, goblins and all things that go bump in the night (that'd be Revenge of the Fallen Deluxe Sideswipe falling over again). For today is Halloween! Be sure to give out extra candy to any Transformers themed trick-or-treaters you might see tonight. Here's a treat from TFW, a rundown of all that has come along in the past week of Transformers news:


Transformers Movie Series News
Rosie, Shia And Michael May Return For The Next Transformers Live Action Movie
Transformers The Ride Opens December 3 at Universal Studios Singapore
New Dark Of The Moon Concept Art
New Images of Takara Tomy Tomica TFs
Tomica Optimus Prime In Hand Images
Dark of the Moon Walmart Exclusive Leader Bumblebee and Deluxe Starscream Bonus Value Pack
Human Alliance Soundwave In Hand Images
Cyberverse Soundwave Sighted
Dark of the Moon Lunarfire Optimus Prime Released at US Retail
Lucky Draw Voyager Sentinel Prime by Takara-Tomy


Transformers Prime News
Transformers Prime Darkness Rising DVD
New York Comic Con Transformers Prime & Movie Trilogy Slides


Transformers Fall of Cybertron News
Fall of Cybertron Jazz Character Focus
The Transformers Timeline According to High Moon Studios
Fall Of Cybertron Game Informer Coverage - True To Form: Safeguarding The Transformers License
The Sounds of Fall of Cybertron


Japanese Transformers News
New MP11A Masterpiece Coronation Starscream Images
Figure King and Dengeki Hobby Magazine Scans


Transformers Comic News
Transformers #29 Preview
Amazon Listings - How To Draw Transformers, Stand-up Movers, Police Action, Classics Volume 3


Other Transformers News
New Writer For The Next Transformers Novel


Convention / Collector's Club News
Shattered Glass Drift Officially Unveiled


Third Party News
Mastermind Creations Terminus Hexatron Prototype Images
iGear Rager, Spray, Kup Perceptor Weapons Additional Images
Crazy Devy CDMW-27 Omega Supreme Claw
Dr. Wu Replacement Protector Face Unveiled
Maketoy Battle Tanker Box Images
TFC Toys Dinobots Robot Modes
TFC Toys Hercules New Image
TFC Toys Structor and Dr Crank Official Images


TFW Dark of the Moon Cyberverse Soundwave Gallery

WTF@TFW Podcast Episode 170

Diamond Comics Shipping List for 2 November

Original Source: Transformers News Roundup 10/24/11 - 10/30/11 - Happy Halloween from TFW2005! - Transformer World 2005

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The TFcon 2012 hotel block is now available. You can book your hotel room for TFcon 2012 by calling the Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre reservation department direct and toll free at 1-800-422-8238. When booking by phone, please quote block code "GCCCO0712" or ask for the TFcon rate. You can also book your room via the 2012 hotel reservation website at http://www.deltameadowvale.com/gccco0712

The group rate is good for July 25 to July 31, 2012 at the price of $109 per room. No deposit is required to reserve your room now. You have until July 25th to cancel your room if you can not make the convention.

TFcon - Canada's 11th Annual Transformers Collectors Convention is July 27th to 29th, 2012 at the Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre in Mississauga, Ontario with free parking.

Original Source: TFcon 2012 Hotel Block Information Now Available - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Hong Kong fan group Transformers Galaxy delivers the early-look goods once again with a gallery of Transformers Prime Cliffjumper. This is the initial release mold, which features the show accurate arm cannons, rather than the alternate mainline version or the Terrorcon version. Check out the images of this Autobot whose time in the series was tragically cut short by clicking on the link above.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Cliffjumper in Hand Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We recently got a chance to have an advanced look at the first release from new third party Transformers group Super Robot Creaticon. Super Robot Creaticon, or SRC, are making a range of Legends class sized pieces which they are calling "Legend Heroes" and their first release is the "Q's Judge". It's a Legends Class scaled Quintesson, and as far as first releases from new third party groups go, it's a very good and strong start. Excellently detailed, the piece captures the menace of the five-faced alien judges from Transformers the Movie and Generation 1 Season 3. There's some nice touches in there too - read on by clicking the discuss link below to check out our full review.

Alternatively, as a picture says more than a thousand words, click on the link below to check out the full gallery for a better look at this new third party piece.

TFW SRC Legend Heroes 01 Q's Judge Quintesson Gallery

Original Source: SRC Legend Heroes Quintesson Judge Gallery - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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On this latest Game Informer article regarding Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, High Moon Studio tells us about the interactive storytelling of the the upcoming game.

In video games, there is always tension between story and gameplay. Storytelling is traditionally a passive experience, while games are inherently interactive. To help smooth out the integration of these two disparate forms, High Moon starts by looking at the larger story beats and then builds levels around those concepts. “We look at what we absolutely need to tell in our story, and then there is a lot of back and forth between the teams,” Carter says. “Designers approach a game from a standpoint of 'what is fun,' but then we have to steer that back and make sure we’re getting our story across. Making a game is really a lot of back and forth.”

Designers spend a lot of time looking at references during these exchanges, drawing inspiration for how to shape a cohesive story that is also fun to play. “At the time that we started on the Grimlock level the Dead Space 2 demo had just come out, and I told everyone that they had to play the first level of the game,” Carter says. “Because it was scripted, it’s very cinematic, but at the same time they did a lot of things where you’d be walking down the hall and a character would jump out at you and then the camera would zoom around and showcase the animation and sound, but it was all seamless. The player didn’t feel pulled out of the game. That’s good storytelling for games.”

Read more and enjoy a video at Game Informer.

Original Source: Larger Than Life: Designing Fall of Cybertron's Set Piece Moments - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Last year on November 10th, 2010 it was a very special day. I’m sure many of you may remember our “TFW2005 Coverage Of Hasbro Investor Day 2010”. On that day Hasbro decided to reveal quite a lot of their upcoming plans for year 2011 and beyond. That was the very first time we received the news of War For Cybertron 2.

Today, Hasbro sent us a Press Release regarding this year’s event Hasbro Investor Day 2011.

However, we are not exactly sure what Hasbro is planning to do this time because last time they surprised us with many many many things.

Most likely we’ll hear news regarding Hasbro’s plans for the Holiday Season and the upcoming movies G. I. Joe: Retaliation, Stretch Armstrong, Battleship, Micronauts, Candy Land and Ouija.

During the Hasbro 3rd Quarter Earnings Call 2011 CEO Brian Goldner mentioned that they are hoping to tell us about the next Transformers movie very soon.

Read the entire Press Release, after the jump.

Original Source: Press Release - Hasbro Investor Day 2011 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Starbaby of HK-TF has posted new images of the deluxe Arcee and Starscream from Transformers Prime. Both figures are from the "1st edition" wave. Check out these upcoming figures after the jump!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Starscream And Arcee New Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here's a fun bit of random Transformers Movie series merchandise for you - Transformers bottle openers that are also USB Drives! These pieces are done in the style of the Autobot and Decepticon symbols, and feature light up "TF3" access indicators when attached to a computer. Plus, they double up as bottle openers. They come in 4 GB and 8 GB flavors. The price might be a bit off-putting though - $33.99 for the 4 GB models.

Original Source: Transformers USB Drive & Bottle Opener - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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ACToys has posted new pictures of an upcoming upgrade from 3rd Party Group, Fans Want It. Fans Want It previously released the back pack jets and saw blade for Leader Starscream. This time, they've focused their attention to Dark Of The Moon Leader Ironhide. They've outfitted the mold with new screen accurate cannons. Currently, the pics don't show them attached to Leader Ironhide's arms. However, the images are only prototypes at the moment. We'll update as more pics come in.

Check out the pics after the break.

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

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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iGear have posted a few images of an unpainted test shot of their Spray not-Seaspray Minibot on their Facebook wall. This prototype piece lacks all of his paint right now, but is molded in the final plastic colors so gives a decent idea of what the final piece might look like. Check it out by clicking on the link above.

Original Source: iGear Spray Unpainted Test Shot Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member Cobra Zartan has shared some new CAD images of an upcoming Superalloy release. These images suggest that Superalloy may have some kind of Targetmaster release in the works. There's no other details right now, other than the fact that the renders show what might be a handle scaled for Masterpiece Rodimus' hand - could this be an unofficial custom Masterpiece Firebolt? Or is the handle just artistic liberty?

Stay tuned for more information.

Original Source: Possible Superalloy Targetmaster - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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GogDog and Seth Buzzard step through the curtain of white light as the unthinkable happens to Vangelus in this week's installment of Transformers vocalization.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 171

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 171 Now online - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers Galaxy have shared a gallery of in-hand images of Transformers Prime Deluxe Bumblebee. This first version will be a part of the first edition series, and only features one arm cannon. Check out the images by clicking on the link above - and check out the incredible balance on this toy.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Bumblebee in Hand Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The recently released Diamond Edition of the Transformers Timelines Stunti-Con Job - which was the comic for Botcon 2011 - came complete with a teaser for Botcon 2012. The teaser shows Reveal the Shield Optimus Prime - with blue eyes, not red, sorry Scourge fans - and comes with the following tagline:

An enemy thought defeated
A power thought to be legend
At Botcon 2012, Earth's survival rests
in the hands of just one robot...


Popular speculation immediately leapt on this as a chance to get the RTS Optimus Prime repainted as RiD Scourge - we've no proof of that or that this is an RiD set unfortunately, as much as we'd all love that.

What we do have a hint at here is that Botcon 2012 will be one of the most epic stories yet, and will be drawing the toy choices for its boxed set from the most recent wave of Classics toys, namely Generations and Reveal the Shield.

Click on the discuss link below to join in the speculation!

Original Source: Botcon 2012 Teaser - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Trailer for the DVD release of Transformers Prime: Darkness Rising.


On DVD December 6th.

Original Source: Transformers: Prime Darkness Rising DVD Commercial - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Eagle has shared with us some new images of his EKP1012 custom Transformers Kup figure. This piece is basically a custom piece in the style of Jizai Toys' own releases, a poseable toy based on Generation 1 styling, and scaled down to "nano scale". By the look of the photos shared, we're guessing these are more at the garage kit end of the third party spectrum - pretty cool if garage kits are something that interests you.

Check out Eagle's blog for images of some of his other pieces, including a Powerglide, a Steeljaw, a Scourge and a teaser for an Ironhide (and Ratchet by extension).

Original Source: Eagle Custom Kup EKP Custom Figure - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A new Dark of the Moon Leadfoot toy - once again exclusive to Target - has arrived at retail. No, it's not the Deluxe one yet - this one is the Speed Stars version, which I must confess I'd actually forgotten about. It was sighted in the Christmas stocking stuffers section of the Tacoma, WA Target by 2005 Boards member ViceGripX.

Here's hoping we see the Deluxe one at retail very soon!

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Speed Stars Leadfoot Released at US Retail - Transformer World 2005

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Game Informer has posted some lengthy content regarding the upcoming sequel to Transformers: War for Cybertron; Transformers: Fall of Cybertron.

First we have Game Informer editors Matt Miller and Ben Reeves sitting down in the conference room at High Moon Studios with game director Matt Tieger and lead programmer Andrew Zaferakis for a casual conversation about the most interesting gameplay additions to Transformers: Fall of Cybertron. The video is more than half an hour long and can be enjoyed here.

And, as part of their month-long online coverage of their cover story for Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, Game Informer also presents this special edition podcast as a follow-up to the roundtable discussion. Listen in as Fall of Cybertron's game director Matt Tieger answers Game Informer reader questions about High Moon's upcoming robotic blockbuster. You can listen to the podcast here (Download the attachment before listening, to avoid bandwidth issues).

Original Source: Game Informer Transformers: Fall Of Cybertron Coverage - Roundtable Discussion & Podcast - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers Galaxy - Hong Kong Fans Group has struck again. This time with a nice gallery of the upcoming Transformers Prime Megatron figure. This gallery shows off some nice angles of the figure including a behind shot of the vehicle mode and some stunning overhead shots of the figure looking posed to crush the world.

Take a look at the images by clicking on the title bar or by hitting the link above

Original Source: Transformers Prime Megatron Gallery - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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In an almost bizarre move by 3rd party group Dr. Wu, Transformers Galaxy - Hong Kong Fans group has uploaded some CGI renders of what appears to be an "eye" accessory. This appears to be based off of the eye that Scourge steals in the classic Season 3 Generation 1 episode, "Starscream's Ghost".
So, if you're into unique (and obscure) references this is certainly an item to keep an eye out for.

Take a look at the images after the break.

Original Source: Possible Dr. Wu Metroplex/Trypticon Eye Accessory? - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers Galaxy - Hong Kong Fans Group has shared the inevitable Optimus Prime gallery from the upcoming Transformers Prime toyline. This figure will be available in a set along with the three kids from the show as well as a Megatron figure that was shown off in a gallery earlier.

Take a look at the pics after the break!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Optimus Gallery - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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And now, some news that may interest the fandom's children as well as us older fans. This newsie has found the latest wave of Transformers Rescue Bots at US Retail. The sole new figure, Chase, is now at retail. He was found at a Target in Albuquerque, NM.

Have you seen new Transformers toys at retail? Share them in our sightings forum!

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots Wave 2 Found at Retail - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers Dark of the Moon was real successful, so this headline should not come as too much of a surprise, especially with the recent reports that Hasbro is in talks for Transformers 4.

Italian site Badtaste conducted an interview with Scott Farrar, visual effects supervisor for Transformers Dark of the Moon. One of the questions asked him about the future of the Movie series, and the response that he gave was:

"Transformers 3, Dark of the Moon, was incredibly successful... these are making more money every time, and so success certainly gets people talking, and thinking about we should make another one possibly. Paramount has asked me and I'm willing to do another one, I'm happy to do another one, and they're talking with Michael Bay about that. I don't know if or when it's going to happen exactly, but you know, we'd love to do it."


So, what this tells us about Transformers 4:

Paramount are asking people involved in Dark of the Moon if they would be interested in returning.
Paramount have approached Michael Bay.


What this does not tell us about Transformers 4:

That there is definitely going to be a Transformers 4.
That Michael Bay will be returning, either to direct or in some other role.


This does confirm though that things are moving behind the scenes, and there is an intention to do another live action Transformers movie.


Check out the video by Badtaste below:

Original Source: Paramount is talking about doing Transformers 4 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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Cybertron.ca reports that the 25th Anniversary (of Transformers: The Movie) Unicron has been found at Canadian retail. This redecoed remold has been found at Toys R Us stores in Ontario priced at $79.99.

Original Source: TFTM 25th Anniversary Unicron Out in Canada - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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3rd Party Group, IGear, has uploaded a new picture of their upcoming products Spray and Rager (Not-Seaspray and Not-Huffer respectively) to their Facebook page. This picture comes just a few days after several others were posted to their Facebook a couple of days ago. These two figures are legends sized and the image shows the figures molded in their final plastic colors, but unpainted.

Check out the image after the break

Original Source: New Pic of IGear Spray and Rager - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Facebook page Transformers Galaxy has uploaded a gallery featuring the upcoming Transformers Prime Arcee figure. This gallery shows off this sleak and deadly Autobot next to her G1 inspired New York Comic Con Exclusive repaint.

Take a look at the images after the break and join the thread to discuss

Original Source: Gallery of Transformers Prime Arcee - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Word reaches us from Japan that Transformers Generation 1, the series that started it all, is to be rereleased for the Japanese market. The original pre-movie seasons, Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers will be re-released on DVD as two box sets. Transformers 2010, the Japanese version of Season 3, will also be rereleased. All three are set to release in Japan on 25 January 2012, each with lists prices of ￥ 9,450. This time out, Geneon Universal Entertainment Japan will be handling the release (the previous DVD release was by Pioneer, pictured at left).

Check out the full listings on Amazon Japan:

Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers Part 1
Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers Part 2
Transformers 2010

Original Source: Transformers Generation 1 to be Rereleased on DVD in Japan - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Facebook page, Transformers Galaxy, delivers the early previews again. This time, it's a gallery of the upcoming Transformers Prime Deluxe Starscream figure. This mischievous, underhanded and sneaky bot comes to life in these pics as we get a good look at both modes, his transformation and some fun pics with Megatron and the PVC figure of human character Jack.

Take a look at all the images after the break

Original Source: Gallery of Prime Starscream - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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JustiToys has released some new images of their WST Military Transport on their Facebook. These new images show what is potentially the final version of this item - they also suggest that some changes have been made to the proportional size of the gun, which has been made smaller when compared with the relative size of the Generation 1 gun.

The one pictured here is the black and white version, which will be a TFSource exclusive. There is also an E-Hobby "Prototype" colors version, which is going to be a general release.

Original Source: JustiToys Military Transport WST Astrotrain White Version New Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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As you might have heard, the second of the six Hercules figures from TFC Toys was recently released. Heavy Labor is the second of these not-Constructicons, a Long Haul inspired dump truck with a heavy duty, powerful look to him. He's a pretty solid release all round - not without his flaws, as have been documented - but he combines the look and feel of a late 80s / early 90s Transformer with modern articulation. Along with the first release Exgraver, these two demonstrate that third party Transformer releases need not be excessively fragile and fiddly.

Heavy Labor recently arrived on my doorstep, so I have done a few photos for a gallery to share with you all. I've also got some photos of the first Hercules release, Exgraver, to share - it's a two for one! Check out the full galleries, totaling up at nearly 200 images, by clicking on the links below:

TFC Toys Hercules Heavy Labor Gallery
TFC Toys Hercules Exgraver Gallery

Original Source: Heavy Labor and Exgraver Galleries - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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BWTF.com has posted an interview with voice actor, Sumalee Montano. You may know her as Arcee in the Transformers Prime. In the interview she discusses how she got into the world of acting and voice acting, how the two compare and what it's like to record an episode of Transformers Prime.

On a side note, Ben mentions in the interview that she will be doing a voice in the upcoming Transformers Fall of Cybertron video game. This is an interesting tidbit as we reported previously that the developers had no plans to include any female Transformers in the video game.

Click the title bar or the link above to read the full interview and then hit the discuss link to share your thoughts.

Original Source: Interview with Sumalee Montano, Transformers Prime Arcee - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Kickback @ TFW2005.com

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Halloween has come and gone, but TFWe is celebrating the candy-festival a few days late! We've just released Issue 06, our Happy Halloween Hangover issue, and you can read it by clicking here!

In this issue the TFWe Staff gives you our top picks, we debate over IDW's Transformers #125 vs. Transformers #81, our Fall of Cybertron Wishlist, and list our Top 10 Dead Transformers of all time!

Click here to read Issue 06 of TFWe!

We look at Hot November toys, take a look back at the cancelled Horrorcon exclusives, Secretcode dives in to the ultimate horror story - Gold Plastic Syndrome, Sol Fury brings us the Monsterbots, and Kickback talks about the real Transformers costumes ... as in 3rd party Transformers!

We also give a special treatment to Gary Clark/Optimus_Scourge, do a huge pictorial look at CosPlay Transformers, and Joe Moore takes a trip down memory lane with the Armada PS2 Transformers Game!

Sounds exciting doesn't it? So what are you waiting for? Click here and begin reading!

Original Source: TFWe Issue 06 Released - Happy Halloween Hangover! - 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!
New Recruits, New Instocks, New Preorders! What more could you ask for? We have Dozens of Commemorative Reissues and Encore, along with popular Classics, Cyberton, E-hobby, Binaltech and more in our New Recruits this week! Headrobots - Butcher - Upgrade Kit and FWI-1 - Leader Class Starscream - Alien Jet Engine Kit are now instock! All this and many new preorders too! See all the TFsource goodness below, in this week's SourceNews!

In this issue of SourceNews:
1. New Recruits!
2. XTransbots now up for Preorder!
3. FWI-1 - Leader Class Starscream - Alien Jet Engine kit now instock!
4. Now instock: Headrobots Butcher Kit!
5. TFC Toys Update! Heavylabor Instock! Dr. Crank and Structor up for Preorder!
6. New preorders from Junkion Blacksmith!
7. Now up for Preorder: MP-11 Masterpiece Starscream Coronation Set!
8. Now up for preorder: Japanese Transformers Prime figures!
9. Buster Optimus Prime & Jetfire Giftset Restock Preorder!
10. Now up for Preorder: Encore #21 SoundBlaster and #22 Twincast!
11. Now up for Preorder: Transformers United!
12. New Preorders from iGear!
13. New Source Article Up!
14. Newest Instock items at TFsource
15. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Read on for the full Sourcenews update! Click here to visit TFSource and start shopping!

Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews Update for 7 November 2011 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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Fan run Transformers convention Slag-a-con has announced the date for their 2012 event. It will be held in Chesterfield, Indiana at the Millcreek Civic Center on October 13, 2012.

Original Source: Slag-a-con 2012 Announced: October 13 in Chesterfield, Indiana - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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I bet you'd forgotten about this one! TFC Toys showed off some early prototypes, ages back now, of a set of WWII inspired tanks and planes intended to beef up the Power Core Combiners with actual transforming limbs. We've not heard a lot since, until now - when a new image has been posted on JonJonZheng's Weibo account, showing the project is still evidently in the works.

No idea on when we will see these released, but if you are a fan of the Power Core Combiners like me, hopefully it'll be worth the wait.

Original Source: TFC Toys Power Core Combiners Tank Test Shot Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Unicron. He's the big bad of Transformers the Movie, 25 years old this year, and if Transformers Prime's season finale proved anything it's that Unicron is still a big deal whenever he pops up in the franchise. It took over 15 years since Unicron's original debut in Transformers the Movie for him to get a toy, but did you know that even back in 1986 there were plans for a toy release of the Chaos Bringer? You may have seen the prototypes, the few times they have been exhibited publicly - most recently at Botcon 2009.

But what was the toy like? What went into designing Unicron? A recent interview from Transformers Generations 2011 Volume 2 with Koujin Oono, the man who designed that 1986 prototype, reveals some of what went on behind the scenes in the creation of this toy that never saw release - for example, Unicron would have been the first ever Transformer to have had an SFX chip with voice clips - and not just any voice, but the voice of Orson Welles!

Read on for the full interview, translated by SydneyY of our 2005 Boards! Major thanks also to Masabon for his part in the process of making this available to Transformers fans everywhere!

Original Source: Koujin Oono Interview on Generation 1 Unicron - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Last week, it was Prime time! Transformers Prime became the dominant category in news, as the toys saw their first release in Asia, resulting in a flood of first proper in hand looks at the toys, largely from HK group Transformers Galaxy. But two other big things showed up last week - first was a confirmation, from the Dark of the Moon visual effects supervisor, that Paramount is indeed approaching members of the team to find out if they are available, should a fourth movie be greenlit. Second was our first real hint at Botcon 2012's theme and toys. No word on dates or location yet, though.


Transformers Movie Series News
Paramount is talking about doing Transformers 4
Dark of the Moon Speed Stars Leadfoot Released at US Retail


Transformers Prime News
Transformers: Prime Darkness Rising DVD Commercial
Transformers Prime Entertainment Pack Unboxed Images
Transformers Prime Optimus Gallery
Transformers Prime Megatron Gallery
Transformers Prime Bumblebee in Hand Images
Gallery of Transformers Prime Arcee
Gallery of Prime Starscream
Transformers Prime Cliffjumper in Hand Images


Transformers Fall of Cybertron News
Game Informer Transformers: Fall Of Cybertron Coverage - Roundtable Discussion & Podcast
Larger Than Life: Designing Fall of Cybertron's Set Piece Moments


Japanese Transformers News
Transformers Generation 1 to be Rereleased on DVD in Japan


Other Transformers News
TFTM 25th Anniversary Unicron Out in Canada
Transformers Rescue Bots Wave 2 Found at Retail
Transformers USB Drive & Bottle Opener


Convention / Collector's Club News
Botcon 2012 Teaser
TFcon 2012 Hotel Block Information Now Available


Third Party News
JustiToys Military Transport WST Astrotrain White Version New Images
Possible Superalloy Targetmaster
Eagle Custom Kup EKP Custom Figure
Leader Ironhide Cannons from Fans Want It
New Pic of IGear Spray and Rager
iGear Spray Unpainted Test Shot Images


TFW Hercules Exgraver Gallery
TFW Hercules Heavy Labor Gallery
TFW SRC Legend Heroes Q's Judge Gallery

WTF@TFW Podcast Episode 171

Original Source: Transformers News Roundup 10/31/11 - 11/06/11 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Just wanted to let the TFW2005 community know that we have a space on Google+ now too, so feel free to +1 the page, or add us to your circles.

There is no auto-feed option there yet, but once we are able to pump our news directly into the page we will do that, giving you another way to keep up to date with all the latest TF happenings. Until then, just keep an eye out there or use it to chat among yourselves!

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

Original Source: Transformers Prime Megatron Video Review - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Big Bad Toy Store sent us a note letting us know that the early Transformers Prime toys are now up for pre-order. Also of note...

An important note about this line that we’d like you to pass on to your readers. This line is more or less a specialty market exclusive. It will not be at Walmart, Target, or K-Mart, so will be much harder to find at retail than previous series. BBTS will be carrying the full lineup, get your preorders in and you can count on us to fill your order.

You can check out the preorder pages here:

• Transformers Prime Entertainment Pack
• Deluxe Wave 1 and Wave 1.5
• Voyager Wave 1
• Role Play Blaster

Original Source: Transformers Prime Pre-Orders at BBTS - Limited Release - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Well that's just Prime.

Hot on the heels of the preorders of the preview wave for Transformers Prime going up, we have a pair of images from HK-TF regarding showing off what might be the most highly anticipated toy from the line so far: Voyager Optimus Prime, from Transformers Prime. Aside from the robot mode shot of the Transformers Prime Voyager Class Optimus Prime, we have a comparison shot between the SDCC Transformers Prime Deluxe Class Optimus Prime with the previously mentioned Voyager Prime from the Transformers Prime line, which is now available to preorder through BBTS.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Voyager Optimus Prime Photos - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Today's a very Prime-centric day indeed, as thanks to the Transformers Galaxy Facebook group, we now have two massive galleries to share of the entire wave of voyagers from the Transformers Prime preview line in Optimus Prime and Bulkhead, with in-depth shots of both.

Original Source: Galleries of Voyager Prime and Bulkhead - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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In a recent interview with Comic Book Resources, James Roberts and John Barber discuss some of their plans for the two new upcoming Transformers #1s, Robots in Disguise and More than Meets the Eye. Some of the topics covered include the main themes of the series, and some of the characters we are going to be seeing. More than Meets the Eye is described as a "team book" with a core cast of 10, in the style of Transformers does Avengers. It's an adventure that takes Rodimus and his crew across the stars. Robots in Disguise meanwhile focuses on Bumblebee and Cybertron, and the issues of a massive returning non-aligned population, and the position that puts him in.

Also discussed is some more on "The Death of Optimus Prime", revealed here to have originally been intended to be named the non-spoiler title "Schism" before X-Men took the title.

Click on the link above to check out the full article.

Original Source: John Barber and James Roberts talk about the future of IDW Transformers Comics - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A new image has been posted on ACToys by user chabor. The new image, from SRC Toys, shows two different Galvatron linearts, both based on his IDW incarnations. The image is tagged with We finished the design sketch in 2000 June. What shall we do now?, and Chabor goes on to state that SRC has many designs set aside for their next project, of which the pictured Galvatron is but one.

No indication is given of the size of this possible third party Galvatron, which I believe is important - SRC's previous release was a Legends Class Quintesson - and all indications suggest they intend to carry on at this scale.

We'll update you with more information as it becomes available.

Original Source: SRC Toys Next Project - Galvatron? - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The upcoming Guttu Kuru figure collection Minerva from CMs Corp was on display at the Kanazawa Japan Toy Fair. Some pictures from the event are up on Cybergundam's blog. The new images do not give much new insight into the figure, as she is stood in a static pose, although you can see all the accessory parts (namely, the helmet and different faces). One thing that is better visible compared to previous images is the break at the top of the legs for hip joints, indicating that yes, this figure does have hip articulation - just well-concealed hip articulation.

Click on the link to see some other items on display including an SD Mugen Caliber - Generation 1 Roadbuster to us fans - as well as some other, non-Transformers related items.

Original Source: CMs Corp Masterforce Minerva New Image - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Itching to see how Transformers Prime 1st Edition Cliffjumper turned out? Wait no more, as TCracker has reviewed it! Read on to see how this all new figure turned out!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Cliffjumper 1st Edition Review - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Welcome to TFW2005’s coverage of Hasbro’s Investor Day 2011.

We at TFW2005 attended the event online and here we are bringing you all the Transformers Goodies back from Hasbro’s Investor Day 2011.

Many number of speakers including Hasbro’s CEO Brian Goldner spoke about their plans for the coming year 2012 and beyond.

Take a look at all the juicy details and images, after the jump.

Original Source: TFW2005 Coverage Of Hasbro's Investor Day 2011 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to TFW site sponsor TFsource's Facebook page, we have new images of the upcoming add on kit for Reveal The Shield G2 Optimus Prime, Battle Tanker. These new images show off the box art as well as the upgrade kit inside the packaging. Battle Tanker will provide a trailer for your G2 Prime figure as well as a ridiculous amount of weaponry in the form of an armor suit for Optimus.

Take a look at the images after the break.

Original Source: New Images of Maketoys Battle Tanker - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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It's not just Transformers Prime's Preview series that has been released in Hong Kong - newly released are the next two Transformers Generations toys, the so called "last of 2011", Sky Shadow and Junkheap. Some in hand images of Junkheap, showing the new head, have been posted over at HK-TF.com. An in hand image of Sky Shadow has also been posted up, and comes to us via The Allspark.

I've got it on good authority that these are headed out to certain online stores and specialty retailers as we speak - they should hopefully be making their way into the piles of loot of Transformers fans within the next couple of weeks or so - just in time for Christmas!

Original Source: Generations Junkheap and Sky Shadow in Hand Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Good news everyone! Cybertron.ca is getting multiple sighting reports from Ontario, Canada where several of their board members are finding the new 1st Edition Transformers Prime figures at retail. Cybertron.ca board members Crobat91, Teruo313, Boyblue & CobraCommander have reported finding the Entertainment Pack with Megatron, Prime and the kids as well as the first few deluxe figures including Arcee, Bumblebee and Starscream.

Hopefully, this means a US release won't be far behind! Keep your eyes on your local TRU's!

When you do find your new fancy Prime toys, make sure to report them in our sightings forum!

Original Source: 1st Edition Transformers Prime Toys Hitting Canadian Retail - Transformer World 2005