Transformers News

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Some of the Asian Transformers Fans would know that 2012 Hong Kong Toy Fair and the 2012 Licensing Expo was held recently at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center. Hasbro was there at the Licensing Expo showcasing their Transformers product line for Asia.

At the Toy Fair however, there were some Licensed Transformers products by Fortune Merchandising Concepts Ltd. These toys are PVC Movieverse Robot Figures (Pictured with this article).

Going back to the Hong Kong Licensing Expo 2012, thanks to Atamaii we have some awesome Licensed products (mostly by previously mentioned Fortune Merchandising Concepts Ltd.) including Movie Bumblebee and Optimus Electronic Coin Banks, Sneakers, Trading Card Collection Album, Phone Covers, Key Chains, Stampers and much much more. Check out the videos, after the jump.

Original Source: 2012 Hong Kong Toy Fair And Licensing Expo Transformers Products - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Collectors Club has shared a new picture of their upcoming Classics Runamuck figure on their Facebook page. One half of the Battlechargers, Runamuck is a redeco of the Generations Wheeljack mold with a new head. His partner in crime, Runabout, will be available later this year on the Club's website along with Shattered Glass Drift. This upcoming figure will be available for free with your subscription to the Transformers Collectors Club magazine. Be sure to renew by March 16th so you don't miss out.

Check out the image after the break.

Original Source: Transformers Club Runamuck In Hand Sample - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Board member Brooticus has shared with us a scan of the new Argos Catalog from the United Kingdom. In this scan are some delicious new images of upcoming Transformers Prime figures!

In these scans we see:

• Voyager Megatron
• New Mold Deluxe Vehicon
• Blue repaint of Bumblebee (Possibly the recently listed Hot Shot figure)
• Cyberverse Energon Driller with Knockout

Check out the scan by clicking the title bar and then jump over to the boards to discuss!

Original Source: UK Argos Catalog Scans Reveal New Transformers Prime Figures - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Board member pingth has recieved the final figure from TFC Toys Hercules set, Madblender. Along with some gorgeous shots of Madblender in robot and vehicle mode, pingth has provided us with some photos of the big bad we've all been waiting for, HERCULES!

It's been a long road for fans of this project from the first test shots of Exgraver in arm mode to the pictuers attached to this news post. TFW's attempt at wrangling all of the rapidly incoming news from this project resulted in one thread, The TFC Hercules Megathread. As of this moment, The Mega Thread has been viewed 604,499 times!

Enjoy the pictures here by clicking the title bar and be sure to check back over the next week as more fans will be completing this giant. So be sure to check out all of the incoming pictures from this project on the 2005 Boards!

Original Source: Pictorial Review of TFC Toys Madblender and Hercules - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Just wanted to welcome our readers back, we were down a bit earlier today. TFW2005 has moved to a new server, upgraded in every way hardware wise. One that will (hopefully) be able to address all the digital bum-rushes you throw at us in the upcoming year full of conventions and events. On a similar note, User Albums and Attachments have been turned back on forum wide for those that had those abilities before.

Enjoy!

Original Source: TFW2005 Up Again - On A New Server! - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Hot off the heals of the earlier reveal of the Transformers Prime Voyager Megatron, we now have two (albeit tiny) in hand images of this new figure. These images show a lot more brown in the coloration of the figure. Is this the same figure? Or a seperate release?

Speculate and discuss on the 2005 Boards!

Original Source: In Hand Images of Transformers Prime Voyager Megatron - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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More Transformers Prime news! Youtube user BM8709 has uploaded a review of Transformers Prime Robots In Diguise Deluxe Cliffjumper.

Check out the video embedded below.



More Transformers Prime toy news coming in! Keep your browsers set on TFW!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Robots In Disguise Cliffjumper Video Review - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our friends and sponsors at Big Bad Toy Store have dropped us a line to let us know that the next ten Mastershooter unofficial Targetmasters are up for preorder. These guys give the Classics Transformers - or any partnerless Generation 1 Targetmasters you might have - some Targetmaster love! BBTS has them up in a set of four, and two sets of three. Check them out below:

Mastershooter Shooter Master 4 Pack - Core Assortment
Mastershooter Shooter Master 3-Pack - Deceptive Constructs
Mastershooter Shooter Master 3-Pack - Automated Robots

Original Source: Mastershooter Shooter Masters Up for Preorder at Big Bad Toy Store - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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The hunt is on! 2005 Board member Optimus Prowl has reported finding a new Transformers Prime Role Play item at his local Toys R Us. This time around, it's the Bumblebee Ion Blaster! The Ion Blaster transformers from cannon into a blaster! Weapons in disguise!

Take a look at the image after the break. Find new toys in your area? Be sure to post them in our sightings forum!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Bumblebee Ion Blaster Found at US Retail - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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It's new catalog day at UK store Argos, and incredibly there's loads of new Transformers in stock and waiting to be bought! UK fans are reporting finding lots of new Transformers toys, including Voyager Class Megatron who was found by 2005 Boards member Lord T, Deluxe Class Soundwave who was found by boards members Moriarty and Creaky, and Deluxe Class Wheeljack who's been found by lots of lucky boards members!

Here's a partial listing on the new items released at UK retail today:

Transformers Prime Cyberverse Legion - Arcee, Ratchet, Bumblebee, Vehicon, Cliffjumper
Transformers Prime Cyberverse Commanders - Optimus Prime, Megatron, Starscream, Bulkhead
Transformers Prime Deluxe Class "Revealers" - Bumblebee, Cliffjumper, Soundwave, Wheeljack
Transformers Prime Voyager Class "Powerizers" - Megatron


Read on for some in-hand pictures of Megatron and Soundwave, the first real in hand pictures we've had of either one of these new toys! Also check out Creaky's thoughts on the new Toys in our UK Toy Discussion thread!


UK fans! Hit the discuss button to share your hauls of the day! And everyone else, be sure to check back later for when I share some in-hand pics of the new Cyberverse toys I was able to score at my Argos!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Voyager Megatron, Deluxe Soundwave and more Released in the UK! - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We don't normally report on "news coming soon" items, but we thought you might like to know when the Transformers Collectors Club were planning on potentially opening up preorders for their exclusives Shattered Glass Drift and Runabout. According to a recent post on Twitter:

Right now, the TENTATIVE date for Runabout and Drift pre-orders are last week of January. Maybe even the last day of January.

Please note the use of the word tentative - this is all subject to change and it may slip back into February. A later post on Twitter when asked if these are going up this week received the response:

Most likely no. Trying to have a buffer between Iacon and the Runabout/Drift orders


So there you have it. The most likely day for preorders going up is probably the 30th - 31st of January.


Stay tuned to for more information as it becomes available to pass on to you.

Original Source: Transformers Collectors Club Drift and Runabout Tentative Order Date - late January - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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It's not just UK based fans who are getting some good stuff from the "Laminated Book of Dreams" (aka Argos). Argos have updated their website with new official pictures of toys we only found out even existed a couple of days ago! Shown here in official pictures we have: Voyager Class Megatron in robot mode, Deluxe Class Vehicon (new mold) and Bumblebee redeco (with a new head!) again in robot mode. Cyberverse Energon Driller with Knockout is also shown, and can be seen at left. Official pictures of Cyberverse Legion Evac and Mirage - a red RotF Legend Sideways redeco - round out the update.

Also of note, these pages seem to confirm the size classes are getting name updates - Deluxes, a name that's been around since Beast Wars, will now be Revealers, while the Voyager Class which came in in Transformers Cybertron will now evidently be called Powerizers.

Original Source: Transformers Prime & Cyberverse Upcoming Toys Official Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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More news coverage for the Transformers Prime toyline. Right now, we have a2 part video review of Revealers (Deluxe) Soundwave! Thanks to Youtube member . The 2 part reviews are embedded below.

If some old fashioned pictures are more your style, 2005 Board member Irish Carnage has you covered in this thread here.

Enjoy and discuss on the 2005 Boards!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Revealers Soundwave Video Review - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here now for your enjoyment are some quick pictures of a selection of the new Transformers Prime Cyberverse toys. Check out pictures of the following cool additions to the Cyberverse series of pocket sized - and pocket money priced - Transformers after the break:

Cyberverse Commander Optimus Prime
Cyberverse Commander Megatron
Cyberverse Commander Starscream
Cyberverse Legion Ratchet
Cyberverse Legion Bumblebee
Cyberverse Legion Vehicon

Enjoy!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Cyberverse In Hand Pictures - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

[quote] Hot on the heels of the release of Transformers Prime toys in the UK, comes a variant discovery! 2005 boards member Moriarty has discovered an

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Website Comics Continuum has posted IDW Publishings solicitations for the month of April 2012. More Than Meets The Eye, Robots In Disguise and IDW Collection Volume 6 are listed. Read on to check out the descriptions, but be warned, spoilers maybe included.

TRANSFORMERS: MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE #4

Written by James Roberts, art by Alex Milne, covers by Alex Milne, Nick Roche.

Danger in space! Investigating the abandoned Autobot facility on Delphi -- one-time home of fan-favorites The Wreckers -- Ratchet uncovers a danger greater than he's ever faced... and the return of a character long thought lost! Will this bring them closer to their goal of finding the Knights of Cyberton -- or kill them?!

32 pages, $3.99.


TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE #4

Written by John Barber, art by Andrew Griffith, covers by Casey Coller, Andrew Griffith.

Prowl unchained! In what's sure to be the most shocking Transformers comic of 2012 -- Prowl defends the fledgling government of Cybertron against the Decepticon. But how far will he go -- and who will chose to stand by his side? The answers will shock you!

32 pages, $3.99.

TRANSFORMERS: THE IDW COLLECTION, VOL. 6

Written by Mike Costa, Zander Cannon, Nick Roche and James Roberts, art by Don Figueroa, Chee, Nick Roche, Guido Guidi and E.J. Su, cover by E.J. Su.

The re-presentation of IDW's Transformers Universe continues in volume 6! Includes the first six issues of the ongoing series written by Mike Costa and drawn by Don Figueroa, the four-issue Bumblebee series by Zander Cannon and Chee, the fan favorite Last Stand of the Wreckers by James Roberts and Nick Roche, and the Prowl Spotlight.

Stay tuned to TFW this week for more comic news as Robots In Diguise #1 hits stands on Wednesday from IDW! Click on the title bar to check out the covers and discuss this!

Original Source: IDW Publishing April Solicitations - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Spiderprime23 managed to get his hands on the all new Powerizers Megatron today, and shot a video review! This figure was kept under wraps right up until very, very recently. While fans have been looking forward to a version larger than the 1st Edition Megatron from the 1st Transformers Prime Entertainment Pack, was the Powerizer worth the wait?

Original Source: Powerizer Megatron Video Review - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Pretender Skywarp of Seibertron.com has posted an image from the instruction sheet of Powerizer Optimus Prime, which shows a possible alternate head sculpt! It looks unmasked. You may recall in recent times, Hasbro has often foreshadowed future retooled/repainted Transformers with different heads in their instruction sheets.

Will we see this at Toy Fair 2012? Stay tuned. In the meantime, take a closer look after the jump!

Original Source: Possible Unmasked Powerizer Optimus - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Let's carry on the Transformers Prime coverage this weekend with a new, in-depth look at one of the last Transformers Prime First Edition toys. The Vehicon Trooper, intended for the last Deluxe Class assortment of First Edition Deluxes, has yet to see a release in the US, but was released as a part of Japan's First Edition Transformers Prime toys. 2005 Boards Photo Staff member SydneyY recently added this Decepticon to his collection, and he shares with you now a gallery showing off this Decepticon stormtrooper in all its glory. Click on the link below to check it out:

TFW Transformers Prime Vehicon Gallery

Be sure to check out our other Transformers Prime toy galleries and check back soon - we've got plenty more where this came from in the pipeline to share with you all!

Original Source: TFW Transformers Prime Vehicon (First Edition) Gallery - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Board member Brooticus has shared with us another video review. This time it is of the just released Transformers Prime Robots In Disguise Revealers Wheeljack (That's a mouthful!). Take a look at this sleek and dangerous Wrecker from the Prime universe in the video embedded below.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Revealers Wheeljack Video Review - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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To follow up with our news post from the other day, Facebook Group Planet Iacon has posted new three new images of the Cybertron Con Exclusive Optimus Prime. This voyager Optimus Prime features a trailer with a Transformers the Ride Universal Studios Singapore theme. This figure will be available at Cybertron Con 2012 which is scheduled to be held in Singapore March 11th-14th 2012.

Check out the new images after the break!

Original Source: Additional Images of Cybertron Con Exclusive Optimus Prime - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member has shared a video review of Transformers Prime Powerizers Optimus Prime with us! Check it out embedded below:

Original Source: Transformers Prime Powerizers Optimus Prime Video Review - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers: Prime Toys aren’t the only Prime related stuff United Kingdom getting this year. On the December 2011 edition of Royaltie$ Magazine, it says that Spearmark; a leading manufacturer and distributor of children's licensed housewares and lighting is to distribute products based on Transformers: Prime under Hasbro’s permission.

This writer got his hands on the magazine and read below for the excerpt…

Hasbro Inks New International Deals

"Hasbro Global Licensing reached an agreement with Spearmark to make Transformers Prime and My Little Pony back-to-school and household items, such as lunchware, drinkware, and lighting. These items will be available in the summer of 2012 in the UK and Ireland.

Hasbro signed a licensing agreement with Universal Cycles Ltd. to bring to market skates, bikes, helmets, and other accessories based on the Nerf brand. The new outdoor recreational goods will expand the current line, which includes Nerf-licensed skateboards and scooters. Universal Cycles’ Nerf range will be sold exclusively at Toys “R” Us in Pan-European markets now through spring 2012. Ingo also signed on to create Nerf-branded electronic accessories. Products will be available this winter in Spain and reach the rest of Europe spring 2012."

Spearmark's official website is now updated for the upcoming product release.

"Roll out with Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Arcee, Ratchet, Bulkhead, and the rest of the heroic Autobots as they battle the evil Decepticons. Now that big bad Megatron has returned with a mysterious and dangerous element, Team Prime must prepare for an epic battle. But that's not so easy when they have to guard over Jack, Miko, and Raf -- three normal kids who’ve accidentally discovered the Autobots. As Team Prime works to defend Earth from destruction, the drama gets just as intense as the heavy metal action."

• TFP Houseware: Product range coming Back to School 2012
• TFP Lighting: Product range coming Autumn / Winter 2012

Original Source: Spearmark To Bring Licensed Transformers: Prime Products To UK - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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TakaraTomy has updated their website with new pictures of upcoming United figures, which are due out this month. These repaints feature some interesting homages and paint schemes.

Included in the site update are:

• UN-28 Axalon
• UN-29 Ark Unicron
• UN-30 Optimus Primal
• UN-31 Beast Wars Megatron

Will you be importing these repaints? Let us know on the 2005 Boards by clicking on the title bar.

Original Source: New Pics of Upcoming Transformers United Toys - 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!
TFsource is seeing green this week! With the highly anticipated TFC Toys - Hercules - Neck Breaker and XP-01 - Add-on Kit for Encore #20 Devastator both being instock...Fans can get their fill of Devastator. And if that's not green enough for all of you SourceFans, we've announced a new preorder from Junkion Blacksmith: JB-07 - Power of Destruction - Upgrade Kit! This great kit includes all of the parts needed to upgrade your Encore or G1/G2 Devastator! New recruits, instock, preorder, reviews and more, in this weeks SourceNews!

In this issue of SourceNews:
1. Now instock: XP-01 - Add on kit for Encore #20 Devastator!
2. Now instock: BTS-05 Tremor and Frequency!
3. TFC Toys Neck Breaker is now instock!
4. Now up for preorder; JB-07 Power of Destruction Upgrade Kit!
5. TFsource Restock! Classics Shadow Commander Trailer Set!
6. Transformers Generations - 2011 Million Publishing Exclusive - Stepper Now Instock!
7. New Recruits!
8. New Source Article!
9. Impossible Toys New Preorders and Clearance Sale!
10. Make Toys Battle Tanker - 1st Edition with Bonus Sword - Restocked!
11. Headrobots Centurion Upgrade Kit - Preorder up now!
12. Reissue Rodimus Prime and Sideswipe Now Instock!
13. Now up for preorder: Warbot Defender!
14. Newest Instock items at TFsource
15. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Click here to visit TFSource and start shopping!

Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews for 23 January 2012 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Some interesting news for you now. A solicitation document from Takara-Tomy is doing the rounds, detailing items for the new mainline Transformers Prime series from Takara-Tomy. This document appears to confirm that an Airachnid toy is in the works! The bottom left corner of the scan also shows a (very, very small) picture of some prototypes, one of whom was identified as Breakdown.

So far, so groovy. Next up, there are some pictures of some new Mini-Cons. These are new molds, and seem to be more like Targetmasters than ever before. These would be the same ones seen attached to the remolded First Edition Optimus Prime in this news story. Now we know what their secret is!

This news comes to you from Kapow Toys by way of Full Metal Hero.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Upcoming Releases - Breakdown, Airachnid, Mini-Cons - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor Bigbadtoystore.com has put up preorders for Perfect Effect's latest project PE-DX 01 RC. This Not-Arcee figure comes in pink or blue (For either fans Prime Arcee or for those wanting to repurpose as Chromia), has diecast, comes with two swords, two guns and a sniper rifle. Preorder price is $89.99. You can preorder this new item here and here.

Along with this preorder comes two new images of the figure in both colors. Check them out by clicking the title bar and then head over to the 2005 Boards to discuss

Original Source: Perfect Effect PE-DX 01 RC Up for Preorder, New pics - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ TFW2005.com

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Original Source: NJCC 2012 Attack of the Toys Spring Event - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor Bigbadtoystore.com has put up preorders for Perfect Effect's latest project PE-DX 01 RC. This Not-Arcee figure comes in pink or blue (For either fans Prime Arcee or for those wanting to repurpose as Chromia), has diecast, comes with two swords, two guns and a sniper rifle. Preorder price is $89.99. You can preorder this new item here and here.

Along with this preorder comes two images of the figure in both colors. Check them out by clicking the title bar and then head over to the 2005 Boards to discuss

Original Source: Perfect Effect PE-DX 01 RC Up For Preorder on BBTS - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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IDW is running another promotional campaign to promote Transformers Robots In Disguise #1 releasing this Wednesday. They have distributed 14 total promotional images to various outlets around the internet. TFW2005 got one too, and it's titled "Skywarp Wants Vengance". Check out the full picture after the break and discuss to see what others have found elsewhere over on the forum.

Original Source: RID #1 Hits This Wednesday - Skywarp Wants Vengance - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've got a few more quick pictures of Transformers Prime Powerizers / Voyager Class Megatron for you now! I was lucky enough to pick one up earlier today and believe me, this is an excellent release. The robot mode is very accurate to the animation model, the spaceship mode is also pretty accurate, though the main attraction is definitely the robot mode.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so check out a whole bunch of them after the break!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Powerizers Voyager Megatron More Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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IDW is running another promotional campaign to promote Transformers Robots In Disguise #1 releasing this Wednesday. They have distributed 14 total promotional images to various outlets around the internet. TFW2005 got one too, and it's titled "Skywarp Wants Vengance". Check out the full picture after the break and discuss to see what others have found elsewhere over on the forum: IDW RID #1 Promotional Images.

Original Source: RID #1 Hits This Wednesday - Skywarp Wants Vengeance - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Special effect movie masters, Industrial Light and Magic, have updated their account today with a new behind the scenes video from Transformers Dark Of The Moon. In this video, we see the staff discuss the approach they took to creating the toppling skyscraper scene in Chicago and how Michael Bay came up with the idea.

Take a look at the video embedded below.

Original Source: Industrial Light and Magic Dark Of The Moon "Tilted Building" - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Botcon.com has updated their website with the preliminary schedule as well as contest guidelines for Botcon 2012. Keep in mind, this schedule is preliminary, much more will be added to it as they solidify details. If this is the first Botcon you'll be attending this is a good place to brush up and prepare yourself for the Invasion!

Botcon 2012 will be held in Dallas, TX April 26th-29th. Keep it on TFW while we bring you up to date news on all things Botcon related!

Original Source: Botcon 2012 Preliminary Schedule and Contest Guidelines - Transformer World 2005

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2005 Board member, Obakemono, has provided a pictorial review for the latest offering from Renderform. The Gold Scout updgrade kit is for the United Bumblebee figure and takes the shiny gold version of the classics mold and turns him into a faithful representation of Generation 1 Goldbug!

The Gold Scout kit comes with the following:

• 4 piece head (Front,Back,Face,Visor)
• additional visor piece in solid blue
• Three Weapons (Orders placed early will receive five weapons, two of which will be cast in translucent plastic and can be seen in the review)

Renderform owner and 2005 Board member Venksta has also dropped us a line saying "The solid blue visor is now part of paid preorders, and all other orders will not recieve it, but in exchange will recieve a gray gun (to be shown). Anyone wanting the solid blue visor can get it, instead of getting the gray gun.

Paid preorders are shipping now and anyone who didn't pay yet can expect invoices in the next 2-3 weeks.

More Goldbug kits will be available at Renderform.com after all preorders are shipped out."

Take a look at all the images after the break!

Original Source: Renderform Gold Scout Upgrade Kit Pictorial Review - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers: Dark of the Moon may have made around $1.1 Billion, but can it win an Academy Award? The nominations for the 2012 Academy Awards have been released and Transformers: Dark of the Moon is in the running for three Oscars.

The movie is up for Sound Editing (alongside Drive, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Hugo, and War Horse), Sound Mixing (alongside The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Hugo, Moneyball, and War Horse). And what is probably surprising no one the movie is also up for a Visual Effects award; going up against Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt. 2, Hugo, Real Steel, and Rise of the Planet of the Apes.

Do you think Dark of the Moon has a chance? Do you think the mere fact that the film is even considered for the awards to be a crime against humanity? Hit the 'Discuss' link below to talk about these topics and more with the community over on the 2005 Boards.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Nominated For Three Academy Awards - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Itching to check out IDW's all new Robots In Disguise #1 comic? Wait no more, as we've got a preview!

Transformers Robots In Disguise #1
John Barber (w) o Andrew Griffith (a) o Marcelo Matere x 4, Griffith (c) The war for Cybertron is over-now the hard part begins! This first of two new ongoing Transformers series offers an excellent jumping-on point and all-new direction as BUMBLEBEE and his fellow AUTOBOTS struggle to maintain control of a world without OPTIMUS PRIME!

Read on to preview the issue!

Original Source: Robots In Disguise #1 Preview - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Over the last week or so, Transformers Prime toys have been hitting around the world, mainly in the UK, under it's wide release packaging. Branded in new Red/White packaging with the "Robots In Disguise" tagline prominently in the front. This differs from it's First Edition packaging, which was primarily blue, and limited in distribution scope. To help you find it all, we've collected some links to the items on eBay, where hopefully you can score some early for yourselves regardless of where you are. Check them out below!

All Transformers Prime Toys

Links to the new stuff (non First Edition):

• Transformers Prime "RID" Packaging Toys
• Powerizer Titled Voyager Toys
• Revealer Titled Deluxe Toys

Character Links:

• Voyager Optimus Prime
• Voyager Megatron
• Voyager Bulkhead
• Deluxe Soundwave
• Deluxe Wheeljack
• Deluxe Cliffjumper
• Deluxe Vehicon
• Deluxe Starscream
• Everything "Prime" Bumblebee
• Prime Arcee Toys

Original Source: Featured eBay Auction - Transformers Prime - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Website Zap2it has updated with information regarding the season premier of Transformers Prime. Set to air February 18th on the Hub, the first episode of Transformers Prime Season 2 will be called "Orion Pax part 1". A description from the website is as follows;

"Megatron manipulates the impaired Optimus into joining the Decepticons."

Excited for the return of your favorite Robots in Disguise to Television? Transformers Prime returns on February 18th at 8:30pm EST on the Hub. Also that day will be the return of the Rescue Bots at Noon EST and the premier of the animated movie from 1986 directly after the three part Transformers Prime premier!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Season 2 Episode 1 Title and Description - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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It’s time for another Transformers: Prime Tuesday Q&A.

Joining with the Transformers fans to answer their questions, it’s Transformers: Prime Post-Production Supervisor Austin Block. She is in charge of scheduling and overseeing the post-production calendar for each episode, including all in-house sessions (such as edit sessions and picture reviews) and out-of-house sessions (such as color correction and audio mixing).

The entire Q&A Session is posted on the Hasbro Official Transformers Face Book Page. We’ve mirrored the session for our readers who don’t have access to FB. Take a look, after the jump.

Original Source: Transformers: Prime Tuesday Q&A - Post-Production Supervisor Austin Block - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Collector's Club have updated their homepage with a new image of their membership incentive figure for 2012, Runamuck! Runamuck, one of the two Battlechargers from Generation 1, is a remolded version of Generations Wheeljack with a new head. His brother, Runabout, is due to be released in this coming year as a TFCC store exclusive toy, but if you want to get Runamuck, you need to have a Transformers Collector's Club membership active through March of this year. Head on over to the Collector's Club homepage for more information.

Original Source: Transformers Collectors Club Runamuck Revealed - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Amazon has been updated with some upcoming Transformers books including the Covers of previously announced Transformers: Prime books for little kids.

The books include:

• Transformers Prime: Meet Team Prime
• Transformers Prime: Attack of the Scraplets!
• Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume 6
• Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye Volume 1
• Transformers Classics: UK Volume 3

Take a look at more info after the jump.

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

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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The revelation and later, release of Powerizer Optimus Prime recently was met with a rather....interesting reception. Nonetheless, some may change their mind after having a toy in-hand. 2005 boards member Creaky got his hands on Powerizer Optimus Prime recently and has provided an informative pictorial review.

The interview shows the transformation step-by-step, and shows comparisons with 1st Edition Voyager Optimus Prime. Did this figure pique your interest? Read on for the review, perhaps it's more than meets the eyes!

Original Source: Powerizer Optimus Prime Pictorial Review - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Tim Formas @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005's early Transformers comic reviews continue! Today, we review Robots in Diguise #1! Robots in Diguise #1 is out tomorrow - Wednesday, January 25th - from IDW Publishing. Check out the review on our Robots in Diguise #1 page of our Comics Resource Section!

Original Source: TFW2005 Reviews Robots in Disguise #1 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Good news for our friends down under! The voice of Optimus Primal from Beast Wars and Optimus Prime from the Unicron Trilogy, Garry Chalk, will be in attendance at the Heroes and Villains Fan Expo in Penrith, Australia. The expo will be held August 25th and 26th at the Panthers Exhibition Pavillion. This is a great oppurtunity to meet one of the best voice actors in the business, but one of the best voice actors to contribute to the Transformers franchise!

You can view more information at Heroes and Villains website or visit Culture Shock Events Facebook page for more information.

Original Source: Garry Chalk to Attend Heroes and Villains Fan Expo 2012 in Australia - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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"IT IS THE YEAR 2005..."As the opening narration of the 1986 Transformers Animated movie, those few words ring out in your mind like a shotgun. Victor Caroli is the man who read that line and helped inspire the name TFW2005. Victor provided the narration for the original Sunbow Productions Transformers cartoon, Transformers: The Movie, the commercial bumpers and many Transformers toy commercials. 2005 Board member Jon3pnt0 recently had the privilege of interviewing Victor. In the interview he discusses how he got involved with the Transformers cartoon, why he passed on a part in the Michael Bay films, and much more!

Check out the interview below!

Original Source: Interview with Generation 1 Narrator, Victor Caroli - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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To go along with our previously reported news TakaraTomy has updated their website with loads of new information. Among the update are a few new pictures of MP-11 and what appears to be a massive stage designed around Optimus Prime from Transformers Prime for the Asahikawa Winter Festival!

Additional site updates include:

• Encore Twincast
• Encore Soundblaster
• Encore
• Masterpiece
• Transformers United
• Transformers Prime

Check out all of the info at the links above and then head over to the 2005 Boards to discuss

Original Source: TakaraTomy Website Update - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Superherohype.com has updated their site with a very brief exclusive clip from Transformers: Dark of the Moon Ultimate Edition. The clip posted features interviews with Location Manager Ilt Jones and Set Director Jennifer Williams as they discuss shoving a train car into the side of a building.

Coming to Blu-ray on January 31st, "Dark of the Moon" will be available in a four-disc Ultimate Edition Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD combo pack with UltraViolet and a Digital Copy. The set will feature nearly four hours of behind-the-scenes footage, cast and crew interviews and more.

Original Source: Transformers: Dark of the Moon Ultimate Edition Bonus Clip - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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To hype up Transformers: The Ride's Grand opening at Universal Studios Hollywood, the official website for Universal Studios has updated their website Prepareforbattle.com. In this update we get an important message about killing Decepticons from General Morshower (Played by actor, Glenn Morshower) in an emergency communique.

Check out the video below

Original Source: TF: The Ride "General Morshower Tactical Maneuvers vs. Decepticons" - Transformer World 2005