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The Transformers Collectors Club have sent out an update about memberships and a softening of that "hard" deadline for renewals. The renewals will be done on a new website, by a new provider, fully PCI and PCI DSS complient, so potentially safe now.

The deadline has been extended back to next Wednesday, March 21st, 5pm Central Time. That is the new deadline for renewals to get this year's membership freebie, Runamuck.

Read on for the full text of the update.

Original Source: Transformers Collectors Club Update - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Midtown Comics have posted the solicitations for June's Transformers comics! The month before the launch of Generation 1 #81 brings us more goodness from the ongoing series More than Meets the Eye and Robots in Disguise, as well as a trade paperback collection for More than Meets the Eye - including the one-shot Death of Optimus Prime and Transformers Classics UK Volume 3.


Transformers More than Meets the Eye #6
"(W) James Roberts (A) Nick Roche (CA) Alex Milne, Nick Roche
James Roberts (w) o Alex Milne (a) o Milne, Nick Roche © MADNESS IN SPACE! A rescued Autobot loses his grip and it's up to Hot Rod's questing team to stop him-before the damage becomes irreparable! This is surely one of the most intense Transformers tales ever committed to paper!"


Transformers Robots in Disguise #6
"(W) John Barber (A) Livio Ramondelli (CA) Casey Coller, Livio Ramondelli
John Barber (w) o Livio Ramondelli (a) o Ramondelli, Casey Coller © ONCE HE WAS: OPTIMUS PRIME! The Autobot gave up his title-returned to his role as ORION PAX! But that doesn't mean the fight's over! A shattered planet leads Pax and a squad of fan favorite characters on the trail of the deadliest Decepticon of all… SHOCKWAVE!"


Transformers More than Meets the Eye Volume 1
"(W) James Roberts (A) Nick Roche, Alex Milne (CA) Alex Milne
James Roberts (w) o Nick Roche & Alex Milne (a) Alex Milne © The ultimate Transformers saga begins here! More Than Meets The Eye reunites the fan-favorite creative team behind Last Stand of the Wreckers and sends the Transformers on an epic quest to the farthest reaches of the Transformers Universe and beyond! Also includes the one-shot Death of Optimus Prime."


Transformers Classics UK Volume 3
"(W) Simon Furman, James Hill (A) Geoff Senior & Various (CA) Andrew Wildman
Simon Furman & James Hill (w) o Geoff Senior, Jeff Anderson, Ron Smith, &Will Simpson (a) o Andrew Wildman © These vintage TF UK stories are presented in order, many published for the first time in the United States! Writer and life-long TF fan James Roberts provides in-depth historical front matter in each volume, and TF UK artist Andrew Wildman provides new covers!"

Original Source: IDW June 2012 Solicitations - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our friends and sponsors BigBadToyStore are expanding! The online-only store is making the big transition from an online-only entity to a full-on retail store as well, attached to the BBTS warehouse! According to the article in New Richmond News, the move will also allow BigBadToyStore to carry product lines from vendors who will only deal with retail stores - as well as giving local toy collectors the option to collect their piles of loot in person!

Original Source: BigBadToyStore's Big Bad Retail Store - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A reminder dear readers to tune in to The Hub tomorrow to catch to more half-hour slices of new Transformers entertainment! At 9:30am ET| 6:30am PT catch "Cody on Patrol", the latest new episode of Transformers Rescue Bots.

Then, at 8:30pm ET| 5:30pm PT, it is time for Transformers Prime! This week brings the second part of Operation Bumblebee. In Operation Bumblebee Part 2, the brave mute Autobot contends with demons without in the form of a MECH / Starscream alliance. Meanwhile Ratchet must contend with his own inner demons! To get you fired up for this new episode, check out this new still released on Facebook via the official Transformers page!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Operation Bumblebee Part 2 & Rescue Bots Episode 6 Airs Tomorrow - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Airing tonight at 8:30pm ET | 5:30pm PT is Transformers Prime Operation Bumblebee Part 2. Witness the bravery of Bumblebee! The villainy of the sinister Starscream! The machinations of MECH! To get you fired up for the new episode, check out this clip below, originally posted over at Kidzworld.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Operation Bumblebee Part 2 Clip - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A new commercial has started to air for the Transformers Prime toyline. This new one focuses exclusively on the five Autobots of Team Prime, and more specifically, Optimus Prime "The Leader", Bumblebee "The Scout" and Bulkhead "The Heavy". Check it out below:

Original Source: Transformers Prime Autobot Team Toy Commercial - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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I scream, you scream, we all scream for Starscream!

Hasbro has come out with many great flavors of the treacherous Decepticon lieutenant over the years - from the original Generation 1 version, ghostly undead Energon Starscream, ambitious beyond all measure Cybertron Starscream, all the way through to the more recent interpretations on the classic like Animated Starscream and Movie Starscream. Today though, we are looking at the newest incarnation of Starscream, from Transformers Prime.

The first Transformers Prime Starscream was the awesome deluxe class First Edition toy - a lithe, slender Decepticon who folds up in a very satisfying way to form a cool fighter jet. There are to date three versions of this toy, and would you believe we have galleries of all three for your enjoyment?

From thedrknss48 we have a look at Hasbro's First Edition Prime Starscream. The slightly altered Takara Tomy First Edition Prime Starscream is brought to you by SydneyY. Lastly there is the recent Ultimate Opponents Starscream, which we focused earlier this week.

Check out all three versions of Transformers Prime's Starscream by opening the links below!

Transformers Prime Starscream (First Edition, Hasbro Version)
Transformers Prime Starscream (First Edition, Takara Tomy Version)
Transformers Prime Starscream (Ultimate Opponents VS Pack)

Original Source: TFW Transformers Prime Starscream (First Edition) Galleries - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The promo for next week's all-new Transformers Prime episode, Loose Cannons, is now online! The new promo shows that next week we can look forward to the return of Wheeljack - along with an all-new Decepticon, Dreadwing. Check it out below:

Original Source: Transformers Prime Loose Cannons Promo - Transformer World 2005

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The Transformers Rescue Bots are about to encounter their greatest challenge yet! They have dealt with out of control science experiments and flying lobsters, but can they handle... a baby? Find out on April 14!

That's right, episode 7 of Transformers Rescue Bots is titled Four Bots and a Baby! Airing on 14 April - so yes, there is a couple of week's break until the next episode - this episode sees the Rescue Bots being tasked with looking after Doc Greene's robo-baby. Will this be as good as the last time we saw a cartoon superhero look after a robo-baby (Batman Beyond's Eggbaby, for those curious)? Tune in to The Hub on 14 April and find out!

Original Source: Rescue Bots Episode 7 Four Bots and a Baby - 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!
Great news - our shipment of new Transformers Prime figures is en route to our warehouse! We'll be restocking the Voyager Prime & Megaron, getting in the Deluxe wave 2, Cyberverse Legion & Commander figures, plus bot shots and lots more! This week we have a new preorder of Goto Kura Figure Collection 49 - Transformers Masterforce - Minerva Minelba. Along with a great review of the newly instock Growing Pains Custom Add-on Kit]United Bumblebee - Growing Pains - Custom Kit, we also have tons of great ROTF, TF the Movie, Reissue and other items restocked on TFsource, so be sure to check them out! The personal assistant will be working hard again today for sure! New Recruits, Reviews, Articles and more... in this week's SourceNews!

In this issue of SourceNews:
1. TFsource New Recruits!
2. Now up for preorder: CMS Corp's Figure Collection #49 - Minerva!
3. New Source Review Up! Growing Pains Custom Add-on Kit!
4. Now instock: Encore #21 Soundblaster & #22 Twincast!
5. Now up for preorder: TFC-007 Rage of Hercules set!
6. Now instock: iGear W-01 Kup & Perceptor Upgrade Kit!
7. TFsource Restock!
8. Mastermind Creations Knight Morpher Update!
9. Now up for preorder - BTS-05 Wave 2: Nightfang and Salvage!
10. Make Toys - Giant - Set A - Bulldozer & Excavator NOW INSTOCK!
11. New Source Article!
12. Transformer Prime Instock and Preorders!
13. Newest Instock items at TFsource
14. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Click here to visit TFSource and start shopping!

Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews Update for 19 March 2012 - Transformer World 2005

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Our sponsors Robot Kingdom have updated their Facebook page with some excellent news. True to the form of previous releases, Hasbro Hong Kong will be releasing a commemorative coin in their region to accompany the release of Masterpiece Starscream Version 2. The coin comes in the usual attractive cardboard sleeve packaging - this time out, the front cover features the Decepticon logo, with a silhouette of Starscream on the inside. The coin itself is set on a purple "cloth" styled framing. The heads side features Starscream's head in profile with his crown - the back features Starscream in jet mode.

Read on and check out our mirror of the images.

Original Source: Masterpiece Starscream MP-11 to come with coin in Asia - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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jacobot of our sister site Cybertron.CA brings word that the Transformers Prime Ultimate Opponents two pack - the set of Bumblebee, Starscream and PVC figures of Silas and a MECH Trooper - has been released in Canada. The price at retail on the Canada (and Asia) exclusive set is $34.99 CDN, and the sighting was made in a Walmart in Ontario.

Also spotted in the same Walmart were the Bot Shots Launchers.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Ultimate Opponents Two Pack and Bot Shots Launcers Released in Canada - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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jacobot of our sister site Cybertron.CA brings word that the Transformers Prime Ultimate Opponents two pack - the set of Bumblebee, Starscream and PVC figures of Silas and a MECH Trooper - has been released in Canada. The price at retail on the Canada (and Asia) exclusive set is $34.99 CDN, and the sighting was made in a Walmart in Ontario.

Also spotted in the same Walmart were the Bot Shots Launchers.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Ultimate Opponents Two Pack and Bot Shots Launchers Released in Canada - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Zap2it have updated with new details on the next Transformers Prime episode. Season 2 episode 9 is titled Grill, and is sounding like it will be an episode focusing on Special Agent Fowler. It's the ninth new episode in nine weeks, airing on 4/14!

Transformers Prime Season 2 Episode 9 Grill
Agent Fowler has some explaining to do under the threat of military tribunal and Team Prime's termination.

Upcoming Transformers Prime episodes

03/24 Loose Cannons
03/31 Crossfire
04/07 Nemesis Prime
04/14 Grill

Original Source: Transformers Prime Season 2 Episode 9 Grill - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Polaris Magazine has shared a short preview of IDW's Transformers Robots in Disguise Issue 3. The latest chapter of the ongoing is adding some more depth to the story with a focus on Wheeljack and even adding some new minor characters, such as a new Aerialbot based on a Mini-Con! Check out the preview, then head down to your local comic shop and pick up the full book when it goes on sale!

Original Source: Robots in Disguise Issue 3 Preview - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Igear has updated their Facebook with new prototype images of their upcoming Sharkticon unofficial figure project. Staying very loyal to the original G1 design, but at a smaller scale, this figure will be one to collect and troop build. Make sure your collection has good representations of Kup, Hot Rod and the Dinobots (and Wheelie too) to dispose of these vicious little guys!

Check out the images after the break!

Original Source: Igear Sharkticon Prototype Revealed - Transformer World 2005

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Pictures of a new 3rd Party Megatron figure have surfaced on ACtoys. Not to be confused with Hegemon, this new figure is being produced by a new 3rd Party Group called BoldToys. This new figure offers a traditional take on Generation 1 Megatron and the pictures even have a comparison with the original G1 figure. No word yet as far as price or when this product will be available.

Keep it on TFW as we bring you more news on this new product. Click the title bar to discuss.

Original Source: BoldToys Megatron Figure Prototype - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Amazon.com has updated with a new preorder for IDW's G.I.Joe Vs. Transformers Volume 1. This book will collect Marvel's crossover run including; the 4-issue G.I. JOE and The Transformers limited series, plus issues #139-142 of Marvel's G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero. Expected release date is September 11th and the book will run you only $24.99.

No artwork has been shown yet, but feel free to get reaquainted with these particular Transformers vs G.I.Joe comics in our Comic Book Resources section. You can also head over to our new Transformers Comics forum and discuss all things Transformers Comics!

Original Source: IDW G.I.Joe Vs Transformers Marvel Trade Paper Back - Transformer World 2005

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2005 Board contributor Protoman has stopped by to provide us with a video review of the two new 3rd party cassette Transformers from BTS Toys. BTS-05 Nightfang and Savage are updates of Ratbat and Ravage respectively. Check out his video review below

Original Source: BTS Nightfang and Savage Video Review - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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We have received a message from Matt Moylan (of Lil Formers fame) with the announcement that he has remade his website into something that is more of a blog with Moylan talking about his experiences in the comics industry.

Of particular note as of this news story are Moylan's accounts of how a mistake by Pat Lee added Red Alert to the comics, and stories regarding Pat Lee's infamous use of ghost artists. Moylan has also informed us that there will be stories to come on his blog, and we here at TFW2005 will keep you posted.

Do you want to meet Matt Moylan in person? Want to ask him about more stories about the artist occasionally known as Michiyamenotehi Funana? Good news for you, as Matt Moylan will also be on hand at the Canadian 80s Toy Expo April 1st at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel, where he will be offering an exclusive print.

Original Source: Matt Moylan talks Dreamwave - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to the weibo account of yaY7IhwgL (login required), we have our first image of a new upcoming Cyberverse playset. This time around, Bumblebee gets a battlesuit treatment. According to the packaging, the battlesuit can transform into a base mode for use with other Cyberverse figures. This will make a nice companion piece to the Optimus Maximus figure and will be sold at the same price point as the Starhammer and Energon Driller. It will most likely be a part of Cyberverse Vehicles Wave 2.

Click the title bar to check out the image.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Cyberverse Bumblebee Battlesuit Revealed - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers Galaxy have just uploaded a large gallery of the upcoming knock-off Fansproject City Commander, redeco'd in Shattered Glass Optimus Prime colors. Head over to their Facebook group for more photos!

Original Source: KO City Commander - Shattered Glass edition - Transformer World 2005

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The unofficial pacific northwest Transformers fan and collector convention, The Cybertronian Conference aka CybCon, will take place at the King Oscar Hotel and Convention Center, on August 18th, 2012. Online registration is REQUIRED. Pre-payment is optional. Early-bird pricing ends on March 31st.

For registration, payment, and other information, please visit the CybCon info page here: The Cybertronian Conference 2012!

If you live in the Pacific Northwest, be sure to take advantage of the early bird pricing before it's too late. You have until next Saturday, the 31st to do so.

Original Source: Cybertronian Conference 2012 - Early Bird Pricing Ends Soon - Transformer World 2005

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Ben Yee has got his hands on advanced release of the Transformer Collectors' Club exclusive free membership figure, Runamuck, and posted a detailed review on BWTF.com. Ben goes into detail in his review, covering the history of the character and the past releases that have shared the name. Among the pictures he provides are vehicle, robot mode, flight mode, and comparison pictures with Generations Wheeljack.

We've mirrored the pictures here, so click the title bar to check them out, or click the link above to read Ben's review.

Original Source: Advanced Review of TFCC Runamuck - Transformer World 2005

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The Transformers Collectors' Club has updated their Twitter with a couple of teases for the fans. First up, an announcement that the 2013 membership incentive figure will be revealed at this years Botcon 2012. Be sure to keep your browsers tuned into TFW over the Botcon weekend in April as we update more information on that once it's been revealed.

The 2nd update is a couple of preview images from the upcoming Collectors' Club magazine comic by Matt Frank and Thomas Deer. Take a look at Hall of Fame hopeful Skybyte with Jhiaxus and Cliffjumper with his new recruits.

Take a look at the comic preview pages by clicking the title bar and then head over to the 2005 Boards to discuss.

Original Source: TFCC Twitter Updates: 2013 Incentive Figure to be Announced at Botcon - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Were you a fan of the 1st BAPE Convoy? If so, pony up as there is another on the way! Courtesy of Planet Iacon we now have a scan of the next BAPE Convoy, this time in darker colors.

Take a look at the next G1 Convoy repaint by A Bathing Ape after the jump!

Original Source: Another BAPE Convoy Rolls Out - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A new Transformers Kre-O short has been released on the Kre-O Youtube channel! Megatron, always the guy who gets beat up in these shorts, sets out for one thing only - revenge! Cue - a Rocky training montage, Kre-O style! Check it out below:

Original Source: Kre-O Megatron's Revenge Commercial - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received the Diamond Comics shipping list for next week's Transformers comics courtesy of 2005 Boards member D-Drive. There's only one book on the cards for a release next week - the next installment of John Barber's epic new ongoing, Robots in Disguise! Issue #3 hits stands next week with an issue focusing on Hall of Fame hopeful Wheeljack!

TRANSFORMERS ROBOTS IN DISGUISE ONGOING #3 (also 1 in 10 incentive cover)

(W) John Barber (A) Andrew Griffith (CA) Casey Coller, Andrew Griffith

CYBERTRON IN CRISIS! An explosion in the middle of the capitol city strikes. Was it a DECEPTICON attack? Suspicions run high, and the uneasy peace unravels! Only Wheeljack can solve the puzzle-but will he do it before Starscream takes advantage of the AUTOBOTS weakness! The bold new direction in Transformers storytelling continues!

Ships with 2 covers in an even 1to1 ratio, 1 by Casey Coller and 1 by Andrew Griffith

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for 28 March - Transformer World 2005

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Are you a Transformers fan who is excited for the impending return of the original continuity that started it all? Are you in London in the UK during the first weekend of May? Then have we got news for you!

London UK comic shop Orbital Comics will be having a special signing event on 5 May 2012 from 12pm to 2pm. In attendance will be the whole crew responsible for reviving the Marvel Comics continuity - writer Simon Furman, penciler Andrew Wildman, inker Stephen Baskerville and colourist John-Paul Bove!

Find out more about the signing over at Orbital Comics homepage!

Original Source: Transformers Regeneration 1 Issue 80.5 Signing May 5 in London UK - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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akibahobby.com has updated their website with new pictures of the Japanese Transformers Prime Arms Micron and EZ-Collection Toys. The Arms Microns figures are the same figures from the US release of Transformers Prime Robots In Disguise except these figures come with Japanese exclusive only Microns that turn into the figures' weapons.

Take a look at all the images after the break.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Arm Microns and EZ Collection Pics from Tokyo International Anime Fair 2012 - Transformer World 2005

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Hasbro has updated the KRE-O portion of their website with a new contest. The KRE-O giveaway 2. This is an opportunity for fans ages 6-18 (Blast!) to win 1 of 2,000 prizes! The contest will end on April 20th, 2012. Check out all that is up to win below

• SIX (6) GRAND PRIZES: KRE-O Transformers Optimus Prime Construction Set (Deluxe).
• EIGHT (8) FIRST PRIZES: KRE-O Transformers Megatron Construction Set.
• TWENTY FOUR (24) SECOND PRIZES: KRE-O Transformers Bumblebee Construction Set (Deluxe).
• EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY (820) THIRD PRIZES: KRE-O Transformers Mirage Construction Set.
• ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FOUR (1,204) FOURTH PRIZES: KRE-O Transformers Optimus Prime Construction Set (Basic).

That's a lot of prizes! Get entered at Hasbro.com

Original Source: KREO Giveaway 2 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Today's Featured Ebay Auctions feature a little of this, a little of that. Just a bunch of nice items I've stumbled upon while browsing the Transformers Auctions.

• Transformers Pretender Lot of 4 Octopunch, Longtooth, Pincher, Bludgeon Rare MOC | eBay
• TRANSFORMERS MAIL AWAY MOVIE EDITION MEGATRON COMPLETE UNUSED MIB MINT AFA!! | eBay
• Metalforce Optimus Prime Convoy MISB MFC01 Time House 1998 Takara G1 Transformer | eBay
• Takara 1983, 1986 Cybertron Hero Collection #3 NISB | eBay
• Transformers G1 Fortress Maximus 100% Complete in Box Super Condition (038976058206) | eBay
• 1991 Takara Transformer Juniors Chrome Dome, Optimus Prime and Fortress Maximus | eBay
• Transformers Gen 1 Japanese GOODBYE MEGATRON Giftset MIB Starscream & Megatron | eBay
• Optimus Prime Convoy MISB Botcon Japan 2000 Choro-Q Exclusive Transformers | eBay

Original Source: Featured Ebay Auctions - A Little Bit Of Everything - Transformer World 2005

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The Hub's Youtube channel has uploaded a new exclusive clip for this coming Saturday's new episode titled "Loose Cannons".

Check out the preview embedded below. But, be warned. There could be spoilers ahead!

Original Source: Transformers Prime "Loose Cannons" Exclusive Clip - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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By way of Amiami's Rakutan store we have confirmation that Takara-Tomy and Million Publishing will be releasing a new volume to their Transformers Generations book series. Generations 2012 which according to the link will be released on 18 April 2012 will feature an article on Transformers Prime, a complete listing of all Transformers Dark of the Moon toys, behind the scenes material and designer's interviews, and more. Best of all to myself at any rate is the promise of a comic titled "Masterforce - Another Story of Pretenders".

There will also be an exclusive toy mail away campaign offered in connection with the book - no word yet on who or what the exclusive might be.

Original Source: Transformers Generations 2012 Book Announced - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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By way of some Hobby Magazine images originally posted on Japanese image board 2Chan, we have our first look at Sci-Fi Revoltech Bumblebee in color! Bumblebee's first Revoltech release is based on Movie Bumblebee and is looking to be every bit the excellent release that Kaiyado's Sci-Fi Revoltech Movie Optimus Prime was.

Also shown in these scans is a brief look at the April Transformers Prime toy releases, Soundwave and Terrorcon Cliffjumper, and their companion Microns. There seems to be a theme going on these two - Terrorcon Cliffjumper, who is still looking very blue, comes with a Micron that looks a lot like Movie Ravage. Soundwave's companion looks eerily like Movie Scorponok!

There are also details of a new Arms Micron campaign release - Autobot Pinpointer, a limited edition of 10,000 pieces, will be available on 31 May for those spending 4,000 yen or more on Transformers Prime toys. Pinpointer is a recolored version of Power Core Combiners Undertow's partner, Waterlog. We've got an additional image of a flyer attached with a better look at this new Micron.

Original Source: Revoltech Movie Bumblebee Color Images, Transformers Prime April Releases and Micron Campaign - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Auto Assembly have announced their latest guest for this year's show. Joining an already all-star cast of Transformers comic guests is Nick Roche! The master Transformers artist and co-creator of a little thing called Last Stand of the Wreckers will be taking part in a special IDW Transformers comics panel on the Sunday with his fellow Last Stand of the Wreckers creator James Roberts. (Nick's involvement in other events throughout the weekend is also teased - could we see a reprisal of his role as Beast Wars Megatron at a script reading?)

Find out more about Auto Assembly 2012, the UK's largest Transformers convention, over at the Auto Assembly homepage! Auto Assembly 2012 is taking place over the weekend of August 3-5 2012 at the Hilton Metropole Hotel in Birmingham, UK! We look forward to seeing you there!

Original Source: Nick Roche to attend Auto Assembly 2012 - Transformer World 2005

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Headrobots have just dropped by to give us the scoop on their next generation of Transformers accessories:

Courageous, a red and black redeco of their upcoming Centurion set, is exclusive to MegaToyFan and limited to 200 pieces.

Darksol, designed for Revenge of the Fallen Voyager Mindwipe, features several weapons and a headmaster unit. This not only provides the figure with a fresh robot mode, but a third bat mode as well. Très Ã* propos.

Lastly, Savant provides your Dark of the Moon Voyager Skyhammer with an all new headmaster, weapons and helicopter blades.

Head over to the message board for more details!

Original Source: Headrobots update: Courageous, Darksol and Savant - Transformer World 2005

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Thanks to Hobbybase Japan's Facebook and Hk-TF.com we have new images of upcoming Transformers Cyberverse Commander figures, Ironhide and Dreadwing. These pics show off the figures in package and a few outside of their plastic prisons. There bios have also been revealed:

Ironhide is always ready for anything, as long as “anything� involves a fight. Surly, tough and spoiling for battle, Ironhide has made a career out of blasting Decepticons to pieces. His laser-proof armor makes him a tough opponent for even the most powerful warriors.

Dreadwing is fiercely loyal to Megatron, and is nearly as savage in battle as the Decepticon leader himself. As a Seeker, he proved himself a force to be reckoned with, as Decepticon second-in-command, he may be the end of the Autobots.

Click on the title bar to see all of the pictures and head over to the 2005 Boards to discuss!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Cyberverse Commanders Ironhide and Dreadwing New Pics - Transformer World 2005

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2005 Board member, firehawc_69, recieved an e-mail earlier today from Universal Studios. For anyone with an annual members pass, you will get to experience Transformers the Ride early! On May 4th through the 6th, the Transformers Ride will have a sneak preview just for you! The ride will open for the public later in the month.

If you live in the area or are planning a trip, make sure you check out the ride and let us know on the 2005 Boards!

Original Source: Transformers the Ride: Soft Opening Sneak Preview - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Following up on our previous report of the first colored pictures of Revoltech Bumblebee, we have new images of the figure from the May issue of Dengeki Hobby Magazine. Sci-Fi Revoltech #038 - Dark Of The Moon Bumblebee
by Kaiyodo will feature a boat-load of articulation and is scheduled to be released in the 2nd quarter of this year.

Click on the title bar to check out the scans from Cybergundam blog

Original Source: New Pictures of Revoltech Bumblebee - Transformer World 2005

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The Transformers Facebook page and Comics Continuum have both updated with new promotional images for tomorrow's new episode of Transformers Prime, "Loose Cannnons". The episode will air tomorrow night on The Hub at 8:30pm ET.

Check out the mirrored images of Wheeljack and new Decepticon Dreadwing by clicking the title bar.

Original Source: Transformers Prime "Loose Cannons" Promo Images - Transformer World 2005

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Transformers Galaxy - Hong Kong Fans Group has updated their Facebook fan page with new images of the upcoming Cyberverse Legion figure for Transformers Prime Breakdown. We get a great look at this upcoming figure from Wave 2 in vehicle mode and robot mode.

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Original Source: Transformers Prime Cyberverse Breakdown Pictures - Transformer World 2005

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Original Source: TFSource Spring Cleaning Sale - Transformer World 2005

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TakaraTomy has updated their website with an official image of the new Micron Campaign figure we reported yesterday. Pinpointer is a repaint of Powercore Combiner Undertow's Minicon, Waterlog. He will be available on March 31st at Toys R Us stores in Japan when you spend ¥4,000 on Transformers Prime toys. Pinpointer is limited to 10,000 pieces.

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Original Source: Closer Look at New Micron Campaign Pinpointer - Transformer World 2005

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More Headrobots news! After todays reveals of Darksol, Savant and Courageous, the 3rd Party Group decided not to stop. They've updated their Facebook page with new images of Ronin (ROTF Banzaitron Upgrade kit) and new images of Tauros (Generations Skullgrin upgrade kit) have been uploaded via their Twitter. These new pics show some of the functions of the weapons. Tauros' sword can be stored in vehicle mode and Ronin's sword and cannon can be combined for stabbing AND shooting action. The group also adds a disclaimer, that these are not final images of the new products and that they will most likely change before release.

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Original Source: New Images of Headrobots Tauros and Ronin - Transformer World 2005

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TFW2005 member Monzo has sleuthed out some of Hasbro's recent trademark filing applications at the United States Trademark and Patent Office.

Autobot Hound
Kickback
Blight
Nemesis Strika
Scattorshot
Wing Saber
Vector Prime

While all these names have previously been registered to Hasbro, this round of filings could possibly indicate a return of these characters in upcoming Transformer media. Check out the thread on the message boards for links to each application.

Original Source: Hasbro Trademark Filings - Transformer World 2005

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Did you enjoy tonight's new episode of Transformers Prime? Well the Hub still has more new episodes every Saturday and next Saturday will be no different. Check out this preview clip from the upcoming episode "Crossfire"

Original Source: Transformers Prime "Crossfire" Promo - Transformer World 2005

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Transformers Galaxy has once again come through on the early goodies. Yesterday we reported new pictures of Cyberse Breakdown and now we have a gallery of his wavemate Cyberverse Soundwave. This legends sized figure is a black repaint of Dark Of The Moon Legion Soundwave and includes a reuse the Transformers Prime Cyberverse Vehicon's weapon. Along with Breakdown, Soundwave we'll be joined by Transformers The Ride's Evac and movie Mirage in the second wave of Cyberverse Legion figures.

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Original Source: Transformers Prime Cyberverse Soundwave Pics - Transformer World 2005

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The Third Partyvan has come, and Vangelus joins Gogdog and Seth Buzzard as they stand arm-in-arm before its headlights and talk about Transformers and things!

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 191

And be sure to check out WTF Primetime, which just covered the Operation Bumblebee two-parter!

WTF Primetime - 26 - Operation Bumblebee Pt 1
WTF Primetime - 27 - Operation Bumblebee Pt 2

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 191 Now Online - Transformer World 2005

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We recently had a chance to take a look at the upcoming BTS Toys Minions set Nightfang & Savage, along with the already released Tremor & Frequenzy. These four cassettes are designed to accompany the BTS Toys Sonicron, but are also compatible with the original Generation 1 Soundwave. Here for your enjoyment are galleries of these four releases:

BTS Toys Nightfang
BTS Toys Savage
BTS Toys Tremor
BTS Toys Frequenzy


Read on for our thoughts on all four of these releases! If you want to pick up Nightfang & Savage, they are up for preorder on our sponsors Big Bad Toy Store and TFSource. And if you missed out on Tremor & Frequenzy, you are in luck, as TFSource has a few of these still in stock!

Also for the complete set, check out our gallery of the BTS Toys Sonicron!

Original Source: TFW BTS Toys Nightfang & Savage, Tremor & Frequenzy Galleries - Transformer World 2005