Transformers News

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Million Hero Publishing has updated their website with pictures of their exclusive Generations Artfire figure. Artfire is a redeco of Universe Inferno, despite having Reveal the Shield Grapple's hook, and will come with two Targetmaster partners. One is a repaint of Universe Cyclonus' partner Nightstick and the other is a repaint of Powercore Combiner Leadfoot's partner Pinpoint.

Check out the pics after the break!

Original Source: 2012 Million Hero Publishing Generations Artfire Revealed - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponser TFsource has recently posted an announcement on their Facebook page that they will be in attendance at Dairycon 2012. TFsource is also opening their email lines and taking requests for specific merchandise to have available on site, for those who will be there!

Dairycon takes place April 27-28, 2012. For more information, visit their website.

Original Source: TFsource to Attend Dairycon 2012 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ TFW2005.com

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NJCC 2012 Attack of the Toys adds Dan Khanna as guest Transformers artist. Dan started his Transformers career as a fan artist, creating commissioned drawings of Transformers characters and action scenes. He gained fame in the community, and has since become part of the creative team for the new Fun Publications-run Fan Club and conventions, illustrating and plotting Club & BotCon comics as well as designing heads and character mock-ups for exclusive toys.



NJCC 2012 Attack of the Toys Dealer Room Is Now Sold Out! We have an amazing selection of dealers from all over the east coast for the spring NJCC. We are looking forward to helping you complete you collection on May 6th 2012!

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Original Source: NJCC 2012 Attack of the Toys Dan Khanna As Guest Artist! - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor Tempting Toys and Collectibles sent us an update, check it out below:

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• Binaltech Arce - $54.99 + s/h
• Binaltech Meister (Jazz) - $54.99 + s/h
• Binaltech Convoy (Optimus Prime) - $59.99 + s/h
• Tokyo Toy Show Exclusive United Darkside Megatron & Darkside Optimus Prime set from Japan - $69.99 + s/h
• Million Publishing Excluisve Henkei Ghost Starscream figure - $74.99 + s/h
• Lawson's convenient store exclusive Movie Blackout with Legends Prime figure and DVD - $109.99 + s/h
• Botcon 2009 attendee exclusive Leozack figure mint in bag - $79.99 + s/h
• Transformers collector's club Topspin figure mint in bag - $74.99 + s/h
• Transformers collector's club G2 Ramjet figure - $79.99 + s/h

Original Source: Tempting Collectibles Update - 4/13/2012 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers: Fall Of Cybertron Official Facebook Page has been updated with the final Dinobot from the game; Snarl.

“One last Dinobot to reveal. That's right who doesn't love a robot Stegosaurus!... His Robot form is decked out with his back plates.”

With it, the entire FOC Dinobot Team Concept Art is now complete. Take a look at the mirrored images with this news post, for those who do not have Facebook access.

Original Source: Transformers: Fall Of Cybertron - Snarl Concept Art Revealed - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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E-Hobby Magazine has announced a special "Interview campaign" with Japanese illustrator Hidetsugu Yoshioka - for those of you who do not know the name, Hidetsugu Yoshioka is responsible for a wealth of Transformers artwork including the boxart of the later Generation 1 releases in Japan Masterforce through to Operation Combination, pack in comics for the Transformers Generation 2 releases in Japan, and many of the E-Hobby exclusive comics. It's a great chance for fans both Japanese and English to put their questions to one of the people who has contributed some fantastic artwork to Transformers over the years. Fans can submit their questions via E-Hobby's Twitter and Facebook pages.

... did we also mention that there is an opportunity for three randomly selected fans submitting questions to win some Hidetsugu Yoshioka artwork, based on three of his favorite characters - Megatron, Galvatron, and Shredder (from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)? Find out more at E-Hobby Magazine!

Original Source: E-Hobby Magazine Announces Hidetsugu Yoshioka Interview Campaign! - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Here’s something that will look good on your wall next year; 2013 Transformers Wall Calendar by Day Dream.

Release date is August 1st, 2012.

You’ll find 3 sample images received featuring great IDW art, along with this news post.

Original Source: 2013 Transformers Wall Calendar Sample Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We're rounding off our series of galleries on the Botcon 2011 toys with the second set of at-show souvenir toys, two toys who ironically had nothing to do with Transformers Animated at the Transformers Animated convention! These two toys were Shattered Glass characters, Galvatron and Thundercracker! Galvatron is the reborn form of Shattered Glass Megatron, powered up with the power of Nexus Prime of the 13, while Thundercracker is a homage to the legendary Action Master Thundercracker - he's a toy that does double duty because while he came packed with a Shattered Glass Tech Spec, a Generation 2 Tech Spec was also written for him! Check out the galleries of these two Shattered Glass Decepticons below - maybe we'll be seeing them again given this year's Botcon is a return to the Shatteredverse?

Botcon 2011 Shattered Glass Galvatron Gallery
Botcon 2011 Shattered Glass / Action Master Thundercracker Gallery

Original Source: Botcon 2011 Shattered Glass Decepticons Galleries - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Comicbookcritic.net has posted IDW's Transformers comics solicitations for the month of July. We have a lot to look forward to in this month. The big one to look forward to is Regeneration One number 81, the continuation of Marvel's Generation 1 series. The comic that ended in July of 1988 continues on 24 years later. More Than Meets The Eye and Robots In Disguise seventh issues will kick off Decepticon month and will feature the return of several Decepticons to the fold. Read the solicitations below but beware spoilers!


Transformers: Regeneration One #81
Simon Furman (w) • Andrew Wildman & Stephen Baskerville (a) • Wildman, Guido Guidi (c)
The TRANSFORMERS comic that began it all—is back. With a vengeance! 21 years have passed since CYBERTRON was restored to its former glory, and finally there is peace. But, after millions of years of bitter civil war, can all ever truly be one? In a conflict this primal, this epic and far-reaching… There are always “Loose Ends”!

Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye Ongoing #7
James Roberts (w) • Alex Milne (a) • Milne, Nick Roche (c)
DECEPTICON MONTH! The war’s over — but no-one told the DECEPTICON Justice Division! Meet the five deadliest DECEPTICONS in the galaxy. Their sole purpose: to hunt down and kill anyone who has ever disobeyed MEGATRON. Who’s their next target?

Transformers: Robots in Disguise Ongoing #7
John Barber (w) • Brendan Cahill (a) • Andrew Griffith, Casey Coller (c)
DECEPTICON MONTH! Fan-favorite character TURMOIL returns from the dead—but what does he want on CYBERTRON? The AUTOBOTS don’t want another DECEPTICON on their planet and the DECEPTICONS don’t want things to get any worse… but what Wheeljack discovers about the DECEPTICON warlord will change everything!

Original Source: IDW Solicitations for July - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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A seventh "Prime of Japan" exclusive EZ figure has been revealed. Meet Saporro Prime! What is this you might ask? To go with the new "Cybertron Satellite" campaign running in Japan, there are a number of special Primes who have been created to act as mascots for certain towns and neighborhoods. Saporro Prime here uses Universe Animated Legends Prime as a base and is rocking an Ultra Magnus-ish color scheme.

For more info on these special EZ Primes you can view our previous coverage here and here. Click on the title bar to check out the pics.

Original Source: Primes of Japan Sapporo Prime Revealed - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A reminder readers to tune in to The Hub today to catch some more all-new episodes of Transformers! Airing today is an all-new episode of Transformers Rescue Bots! This new episode is titled "Four Bots and a Baby"! Just how will Heatwave handle being a dad to a robo-baby? Find out on The Hub at 12:30pm ET | 9:30am PT!

Then at 8:30pm ET | 5:30 PT it's time for a new episode of Transformers Prime! This week is the episode Grill - the episode is being billed as a recap of everything that has happened so far from the point of view of Agent Fowler, as he is brought before a military tribunal. It's unashamedly a clip show - but the Fowler point of view suggests we might get an interesting "take" on events.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Episode 35 Grill and Rescue Bots Episode 7 Four Bots and a Baby Air Today! - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Seeing as this week has brought us our first look at the Million Publishing Generations 2012 exclusive, Artfire, let us take a look back at his partner Stepper. Stepper was the mail in exclusive with Transformers Generations 2011, a Classics style update to the original Stepper from the 1987 Headmasters line. Like the original toy, this new Stepper was a redeco of Autobot Jazz, and like the original, this new Stepper included an additional Targetmaster figure (a redeco of Cyclonus' Targetmaster in fact, just like the original!). A final comparison with the original toy is that this new one looks utterly amazing! The black deco with the gold flames is very sharp, and contrasts nicely with the white in robot mode. But don't just take my word for it - we've got an extensive gallery for you to check out and enjoy. Open the link below and check it out!

Transformers United Stepper (Million Publishing Generations 2011 Mail-in Exclusive)

Original Source: TFW Transformers United Stepper Gallery - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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The Singaporean Transformers fans Facebook group Planet Iacon have uploaded new, in-hand photos of the second Bathing Ape, or BAPE, exclusive G1 Convoy. Like the first version, this redeco features a forest camouflaged trailer, but this time in grey. Custom paint applications and stickers further help to distinguish this exclusive.

There are more photos after the jump, and you can head over to Planet Iacon to see more.

Original Source: Bathing Ape G1 Convoy, Version 2 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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3rd party accessory group MasterShooter Collectibles have revealed, via their Facebook page, what appear to be injection-molded samples of some of their upcoming Shooter Master line. These Targetmaster-like figures are small robots that turn into weapons for your Transformers figures to wield. Final figures will be fully cast in color.

Staff Note: This is an unofficial product not produced or endorsed by Hasbro or Takara/Tomy

Original Source: MasterShooter Collectibles Shooter Masters: Test Shots! - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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Amazon.com has listed the IDW Collections Volume 7 for pre-order, due out later this year. The product page lists the following will be included in this hardcover set:

The Transformers: Drift
The Transformers: Infestation #1 and #2
The Transformers: #7 thru #18

Transformers: Drift has already been published in the IDW Collections Volume 4, as we suspect that is most likely supposed to be The Transformers: Ironhide miniseries.

We'll be sure to post the actual content, as well as the cover art, when we find out more.

Original Source: IDW Collections Volume 7: pre-order - Transformer World 2005

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Check out the sneak peak below for next week's episode of Transformers: Prime! Insecticons everywhere!

Original Source: Transformers: Prime Episode 36 "Armada" Sneak Peak! - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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A new Transformers Rescue Bots episode is set to air on May 12th 2012! The next new episode is titled "Dino Bot", with the description given on Zap2it as follows:

An intruder hacks into Griffin Rock's central computer and wreaks havoc

New episodes of Rescue Bots continue this Saturday at 12:30pm ET | 9:30am PT on The Hub!

Upcoming Transformers Rescue Bots Episodes

04/21 Walk on the Wild Side
04/28 Christmas in July
05/05 Deep Trouble
05/12 Dino Bot

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots Episode 11 Dino Bot - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Images of a new 3rd party set from Dr. Wu have surfaced on ACToys. This time, it's color images of their DW-P06 Partners set. This set, which looks like it will be a two pack, comes with two yellow hard hat workers intended to be in scale with Masterpiece 10 Convoy. These two figures look an awful lot like Generation 1 Spike and Sparkplug. Hopefully a Chip Chase is on the way!

Check out the images after the break.

Original Source: Dr. Wu DW-P06 Partners - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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A new Transformers Rescue Bots episode is set to air on May 12th 2012! The next new episode is titled "Return of The Dino Bot", with the description given on Zap2it as follows:

An intruder hacks into Griffin Rock's central computer and wreaks havoc

New episodes of Rescue Bots continue this Saturday at 12:30pm ET | 9:30am PT on The Hub!

Upcoming Transformers Rescue Bots Episodes

04/21 Walk on the Wild Side
04/28 Christmas in July
05/05 Deep Trouble
05/12 Dino Bot

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots Episode 11 Return of The Dino Bot - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Lowbcousin of HK-TF has shared a selection of images of the newly released Kabaya Transformers Gum Wave 5 Hot Spot and the Gaia Guardian combiner series. The six robots in this series - Graze / Blades, Groove, First Aid, Streetwise and newcomers Heatrock & Skyfeather variously combine to form Gaia Guardian or with Hot Spot to form God Guardian. Leave out the new guys and you can form a tiny version of the original Defensor! By the looks of these images, Defensor's original Scramble City limb switching may even be intact - three out of the four Protectobots appear to retain their original head / arm attachment design - Streetwise was always a bit different to the rest but could his also be intact, to make this a truly scaled down version of the original 1986 vintage toy?

Original Source: Kabaya Transformers Gum Wave 5 Protectobots in Hand Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers artist Ken Christiansen buzzed to let us know that he’ll be at BotCon 2012 Artists Alley.

If you are there, you can grab his new sketchbook (Volume 2) with great stuff including a drawing of Devastator VS the Dinobots!

He will also be taking commissions at the convention as well.

Oh, and some leftover Volume 1 will also be available.

BotCon 2012 is less than two weeks away… remember to go and say “Hi” to this friendly artist.

*Pictured with this news post, is the cover from Ken Christiansen’s Sketchbook Volume II. Learn more what you’ll get inside the book and how to obtain it, plus more at Mr. Christiansen’s Official Blog; The Bad Flip.

Original Source: Artist Ken Christiansen At BotCon 2012 Artists Alley - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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To wrap up our coverage of the 2011 Fun Publications releases for the time being, we have another pair of galleries for you. These two were the Transformers Collector's Club 2011 exclusives - Generation 2 Ramjet and Transformers Animated Cheetor! Animated Cheetor got to feature in the Botcon 2011 comic as the partner to veteran Autobot Sideswipe, so he makes a fun extension to the Botcon 2011 figure set. Ramjet on the other hand sports his awesome Generation 2 colors, as seen in the CGI intro credits to the Generation 2 cartoon (the only new footage in that cartoon... sort of). He makes a nice complement to the Botcon 2010 Generation 2 Redux set.

Click on the links below to check out the galleries of both of these cool figures.

Transformers Animated Cheetor - Transformers Collector's Club 2011 Exclusive
Generation 2 Ramjet - Transformers Collector's Club 2011 Exclusive

Original Source: TFW TFCC Generation 2 Ramjet and Animated Cheetor Galleries Now Online - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor, Robot Kingdom has updated their Facebook with an update from Takara regarding their Arms Micron Transformers Prime toyline. The big reveal in these new toys listings is a Voyager "Gaia Unicron". That's right, the chaos bringer returns to toy form in September. Perhaps this will be something fans will get a glimpse of at Botcon this year.

Gaia Unicron and other listings are as follows:

• AM-19　ガイアユニクロン (Gaia Unicron) 5000yen
• AM-20　アイアンハイド (Ironhide) 2000yen
• AM-15　メガトロン ダークネス (Megatron Darkness) 5000yen
• AM-16　ジェットビーコン (Jet Vehicon/Beacon) 2000yen
• AM-17　オートボットスワーブ(Autobot Swerve) 4000yen
• AM-18　エアラクニッド (Airracchnid) 2000yen

Head over to the boards to discuss after you've locked in your preorders at Robotkingdom.com

Original Source: Robot Kingdom Takara Update: Arms Micron Gaia Unicron - Transformer World 2005

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We have received an update from our friends at TFSource! Their spring sale is now on! If you are attending Botcon or Dairycon - they are going to be at both shows! - be sure to swing by their table to pick up some great deals in person!

Greetings SourceFans!
Have you checked out the TFsource Spring Cleaning Sale yet? Over 85 items up to 75% off so head on over to the TFSource Spring Cleaning Sale and Save! This week we have a bunch of preorders including DMK-01 Dual Model Kit Optimus Prime, Transformers Generations - 2012 Million Publishing Exclusive - Artfire and more! Also, if you missed out on the AM-06 Transformers Prime Skywarp - good news! TFsource has restocked a limited amount of these along with AM-04 Ratchet. All this and more, in this weeks SourceNews!

In this issue of SourceNews:
1. TFsource Spring Cleaning Continues!
2. MP-11 Starscream now instock!
3. Japanese Transformers Prime udpate!
4. TFsource at Dairycon 2012!
5. Now up for preorder DMK-01 Dual Model Kit Optimus Prime!
6. Now up for preorder: Million Publishing Exclusive Artfire!
7. Now up for Preorder: Igear MW-03 Hench and MW-04 UFO
8. Now up for preorder: Universe - Hound and Ravage Upgrade Kit!
9. New Recruits!
10. Now instock: BTS-05 Wave 2 - Nightfang and Savage!
11. New Source Article!
12. Now instock: Encore #22 Twincast!
13. Now up for preorder: TFC-007 Rage of Hercules set!
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 16 April 2012 - Transformer World 2005

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The LA Times is reporting a new advertising campaign for Transformers the Ride at the Staples Center;

What looks like a giant, smoldering gap in the side of Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles is not the result of the latest disaster to befall the City of Angels.

Instead, it is the latest over-the-top campaign stunt for a new attraction set to open May 25 at Universal Studios Hollywood.

A giant laminate stuck to the side of the sports venue makes it look as if an 80-foot tall, 20-ton metal alien creature from the movie "Transformers" busted a hole through the building. The laminate will remain on Staples Center until Tuesday.

The stunt is meant to bring attention the opening of Transformers: The Ride 3D, an attraction that features the "autobot" and evil "decepticon" characters from director Michael Bay's "Transformers" movies.

It’s a thrill ride that carries guests along a track and envelops them in the world of Transformers using special effects and high-definition 3-D technology.

Two years ago, Universal Studios Hollywood launched a similar stunt to promote the opening of the park's new King Kong 360 3-D attraction. Back then, the park used giant footprints to make it seem as though the giant ape had stomped through Dodger Stadium

Hit the title bar to discuss on the boards

Original Source: Transformers The Ride Advertising at The Staples Center - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor Robot Kingdom announced early this morning via Facebook that they will be in attendance at Botcon 2012, which is just over a week away.

They also mention a convention exclusive Perfect Effect item. Photos of this item are to be posted on April 23, and perhaps more information on how it may be obtained without running afoul of the Hasbro-enforced ban on 3rd party items at the convention. Stay tuned!

Original Source: Robot Kingdom @ Botcon 2012 - Transformer World 2005

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Hot on the heels of the released photos of the second set of Maketoys' Giant bots, Maketoys themselves have released new photos of the final two construction team members Wheel Loader and Mixer.

Maketoys has also revealed the final, combined form of the yellow Giant.

Staff Note: This is an unofficial product not produced or endorsed by Hasbro or Takara/Tomy.

Original Source: Maketoys Giant - Wheel Loader and Mixer, Giant fully revealed - Transformer World 2005

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Third party group Maketoys' second set of Giant construction bots has apparently been released into the wild, and in-hand photos are beginning to show up over at actoys.net.

Staff Note: This is an unofficial product not produced or endorsed by Hasbro or Takara/Tomy.

Original Source: Maketoys Giant - Mobile Crane and Dumptruck in hand - Transformer World 2005

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Million Publishing, the company that will be bringing us the exclusive Artfire later this, or early next year, has updated their website with images from the Generations 2012 book.

In addition to page previews, a shirt featuring Artfire and his preceding exclusive Targetmaster buddy Stepper will be available.

The book is usually required to purchase the exclusive figure, but for those of us overseas, there are other means. Visit our sponsors to check for availability.

Original Source: Million Hero Publishing Generations 2012 preview - Transformer World 2005

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Good buddies over at Jagex informed us that they will be featuring their upcoming Massively Multiplayer Online Game; Transformers: Universe at this year's BotCon on April 26th.

"We'll be at BotCon on the 26th April! To get a taste of what you can expect check out our video from the last ComicCon with Jessica Nigri!"

Original Source: Transformers: Universe At New York Comic Con 2011 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor, Bigbadtoystore, has updated with a ton of new preorders from TakaraTomy. Among these preorders are new Transformers United figures, Transformers Prime Arms Micron figures and individual preorders for the Microns that are included with the Arms Micron Transformers figures. No official pictures yet, but get your preorders in at the links below!

• Transformers United EX Combat Master Prime Mode
• Transformers United EX Jet Master Prime Mode
• Transformers United EX Roller Master Vs. Chopper Master
• AM-17 Autobot Swerve
• AM-15 Darkness Megatron
• AM-19 Gaia Unicron
• EZ-15 Energon Driller & Medic Knockout
• EZ-16 Ultra Magnus
• AM-16 Vehicon Jet
• AM-18 Airrachnid
• AM-20 Iron Hide
• AMW07 Arms Micron D
• AMW08 Arms Micron E
• AMW09 Arms Micron F
• AMW10 Arms Micron G
• AMW01 Arms Micron A
• AMW02 Arms Micron B
• AMW03 Arms Micron C
• AMW04 Arms Micron Shell 2
• AMW05 Arms Micron Baro 2
• AMW06 Arms Micron Jiro 2
• AMW11 Arms Micron H
• AMW12 Arms Micron I

Original Source: BBTS Update: New Takara United, Arms Micron and Inividual Arms Micron Preorders - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor Tempting Toys and Collectibles sent us an update, check it out below:

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• Binaltech Arce - $54.99 + s/h
• Binaltech Meister (Jazz) - $54.99 + s/h
• Binaltech Convoy (Optimus Prime) - $59.99 + s/h
• Tokyo Toy Show Exclusive United Darkside Megatron & Darkside Optimus Prime set from Japan - $69.99 + s/h
• Million Publishing Excluisve Henkei Ghost Starscream figure - $74.99 + s/h
• Lawson's convenient store exclusive Movie Blackout with Legends Prime figure and DVD - $109.99 + s/h
• Botcon 2009 attendee exclusive Leozack figure mint in bag - $79.99 + s/h
• Transformers collector's club Topspin figure mint in bag - $74.99 + s/h
• Transformers collector's club G2 Ramjet figure - $79.99 + s/h

Original Source: Tempting Collectibles Update - 4/16/2012 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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An update on the Botcon Twitter account has revealed that the Botcon 2012 script reading will be none other than a sequel to the 2008 script reading "Bee in the City", a Transformers Animated storyline which saw Animated Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Sari thrown into the world of the Transtechs where they met Flare Up, Beast Wars Megatron, and the morally ambiguous Transtech Shockwave! Be sure to go and check it out if you are joining us in Texas next week!

Original Source: Botcon 2012 Script Reading - The Bee Goes Back to the City - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Collectors Club has updated the BotCon website with the full schedule for BotCon 2012, which is next week at the Hyatt Regency Dallas in Dallas, Texas. Click the link above, or take the jump to view the full schedule.

Original Source: BotCon 2012 Schedule Up - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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Join the staff of this site and your fellow TFW2005 members at the greatest BotCon 2012 event NOT on the official convention brochure -- The Annual TFW2005 BotCon Meetup! Our venue this year is Monduel’s at the The Hyatt Regency Dallas Hotel. We'll start the festivities at 8 pm on Friday, April 27th for food, drinks and good times and it will run until the hotel shuts things down around 2 am. We hope all members and readers of the site that are traveling to Texas will be able to join us for a fun filled evening. Don't be afraid to introduce yourselves to your fellow members!

And if you can't make it this year, be sure to stay up to date on all the BotCon news and happenings all weekend, thanks to the dedicated onsite TFW2005 news staff. You can RSVP to this event on facebook here: BotCon 2012 TFW2005 Friday Night Meet-up.

Original Source: TFW2005 Meet Up at BotCon 2012 - Friday Night 8pm - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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Hot on the heels of the released photos of the second set of Maketoys' Giant bots, Maketoys themselves have released new photos of the final two construction team members Wheel Loader and Mixer.

Maketoys has also revealed the final, combined form of the yellow Giant.

Staff Note: This is an unofficial product not produced or endorsed by Hasbro or Takara/Tomy.

Original Source: Maketoys Giant - Wheel Loader and Mixer, Giant fully revealed - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor Robot Kingdom announced early this morning via Facebook that they will be in attendance at Botcon 2012, which is just over a week away.

They also mention a convention exclusive Perfect Effect item. Photos of this item are to be posted on April 23, and perhaps more information on how it may be obtained without running afoul of the Hasbro-enforced ban on 3rd party items at the convention. Stay tuned!

Original Source: Robot Kingdom @ Botcon 2012 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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Third party group Maketoys' second set of Giant construction bots has apparently been released into the wild, and in-hand photos are beginning to show up over at actoys.net.

Staff Note: This is an unofficial product not produced or endorsed by Hasbro or Takara/Tomy.

Staff Update: A photo of the green Bulldozer has been posted as well, photo after the jump.

Original Source: Maketoys Giant - Mobile Crane and Dumptruck in hand - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor Tempting Toys and Collectibles sent us an update, check it out below:

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• Binaltech Arce - $54.99 + s/h
• Binaltech Meister (Jazz) - $54.99 + s/h
• Binaltech Convoy (Optimus Prime) - $59.99 + s/h
• Tokyo Toy Show Exclusive United Darkside Megatron & Darkside Optimus Prime set from Japan - $69.99 + s/h
• Million Publishing Excluisve Henkei Ghost Starscream figure - $74.99 + s/h
• Lawson's convenient store exclusive Movie Blackout with Legends Prime figure and DVD - $109.99 + s/h
• Botcon 2009 attendee exclusive Leozack figure mint in bag - $79.99 + s/h
• Transformers collector's club Topspin figure mint in bag - $74.99 + s/h
• Transformers collector's club G2 Ramjet figure - $79.99 + s/h

Original Source: Tempting Collectibles Update - 4/16/2012 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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An update on the Botcon Twitter account has revealed that the Botcon 2012 script reading will be none other than a sequel to the 2008 script reading "Bee in the City", a Transformers Animated storyline which saw Animated Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Sari thrown into the world of the Transtechs where they met Flare Up, Beast Wars Megatron, and the morally ambiguous Transtech Shockwave! Be sure to go and check it out if you are joining us in Texas next week!

Original Source: Botcon 2012 Script Reading - The Bee Goes Back to the City - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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Join the staff of this site and your fellow TFW2005 members at the greatest BotCon 2012 event NOT on the official convention brochure -- The Annual TFW2005 BotCon Meetup! Our venue this year is Monduel’s at the The Hyatt Regency Dallas Hotel. We'll start the festivities at 8 pm on Friday, April 27th for food, drinks and good times and it will run until the hotel shuts things down around 2 am. We hope all members and readers of the site that are traveling to Texas will be able to join us for a fun filled evening. Don't be afraid to introduce yourselves to your fellow members!

And if you can't make it this year, be sure to stay up to date on all the BotCon news and happenings all weekend, thanks to the dedicated onsite TFW2005 news staff. You can RSVP to this event on facebook here: BotCon 2012 TFW2005 Friday Night Meet-up.

Original Source: TFW2005 Meet Up at BotCon 2012 - Friday Night 8pm - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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The title and description of the next episode of Transformers Prime is now out! Episode 39, or season 2 episode 13, is titled "Triangulation". Description courtesy of Zap2it below:

Optimus Prime hunts for relics in Antarctica and finds himself caught between shifting alliances.

The new episode aires This one airs on May 12, 2012.

Upcoming Transformers Prime Episodes

04/14 Grill
04/21 Armada
04/28 Flying Mind
05/05 Tunnel Vision
05/12 Triangulation

Original Source: Transformers Prime Triangulation - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Igear has updated their Facebook with new unpainted prototype pictures of the, much delayed, Igear PP-05W Weapon Specialist and PP-05M Medical Specialist. These unofficial customs of G1 Ironhide and Ratchet have a tentative release in May.

Keep checking our 3rd Party Discussion forum for all the latest news on these releases and much more!

Original Source: IGear PP-05 Weapon and Medical Specialists Unpainted Prototypes - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Today we have a variety of cool and unique Transformers items to highlight for our Featured Ebay Auctions. Everything from mail-away figures, to pinball to a store display. Check them out below.

• Vintage G1 Movie/Mail Away Optimus Prime *Mint to Near Mint* HTF Transformer | eBay
• Transformers Rodimus Prime iron On-Ziploc Mail Away-Rare-1988 Promo | eBay
• THE TRANSFORMERS PINBALL GAME 1984 (MWB) | eBay
• G1 Transformers Tyco Slot Car Set 110% Complete. Unused & Rare
• TRANSFORMERS - 3 Reels on Card Unopened **Combine Items for Low Shipping** | eBay
• Rare Transformers G1 Autobot Dress-up Set Hg Toys Large Playset. | eBay
• TRANSFORMERS KRE-O STORE DISPLAY WITH RARE KREONS IRON HIDE! | eBay
• Transformers MAIL AWAY Megatron Movie Edition G1 - RARE! | eBay

Original Source: Featured Ebay Auctions - Tyco Racers, Mail-Away, Pinball - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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With little over a week to go until the convention itself, the BotCon Website has yet again updated with three announcements.

First off, they've announced two of the artists who will be at this year's Artist's Alley: Matt Frank (Current artist for the club, as well as the artist behind Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters) and Casey Coller (Known for All Hail Megatron, and the Ironhide Miniseries.)

Also, after being rumored yesterday, BotCon has confirmed and posted rules and information about Peter Cullen's autograph line. For the information and rules, click the "Read More" link below.

Original Source: BotCon 2012 News: Peter Cullen Autograph Clarifications and Artist Alley Guest Announcements - 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 More Than Meets The Eye #3! More Than Meets The Eye #4 is out tomorrow - Wednesday, April 18th - from IDW Publishing. Check out the review on our More Than Meets The Eye #4 page of our Comics Resource Section!

Original Source: TFW2005 Reviews More Than Meets The Eye #4 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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IDW Publishing has sent over a press release for their upcoming Transformers Regeneration #81 comic, due out in July.

Writer Simon Furman and legendary TRANSFORMERS artist Andrew Wildman are back to their original roots with all-new stories, beginning with the free TRANSFORMERS: REGENERATION ONE #80.5. Starting after 1991’s TRANSFORMERS #80 comic epic conclusion, the free issue picks up as OPTIMUS PRIME watches over a CYBERTRON that hasn't faced MEGATRON for decades. But that peace shudders to an end and dives headlong into July's new series. “The original TRANSFORMERS saga is back—with a vengeance!” exclaimed Furman, “‘epic’ doesn’t cover it!”

Click the title bar to read the full press release!

Original Source: IDW Transformers Regeneration #81 Press Release - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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We've seen some pretty interesting Transformers Crossovers over the years. The Transformers brand has been fused with everything from Marvel Superheroes, Star Wars, and Disney products to the sometimes strange, like Kerororscream. Well, now thanks to a preorder on Robotkingdom, the weirdness level in crossover Transformers have been taken to a new level. Garigari-kun and Takara have teamed up to make a popsicle Transformer. If you're unfamiliar, Garigari-kun is an ice candy sold in Japan. This popsicle-former, called GARIGARI-kun Robo (Cola flavored), features the mascot for the brand that turns into a delicious frozen treat. If you're sick of the same old car and jet Transformers, this will be one to lock on preorder.

You can check out an advertisment for Garigari-kun embedded below.

Original Source: Takara Transformers Garigari-kun Crossover Figure - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Artist for the Transformers Collectors' Club "Flash Foward" comic and IDW's Godzilla comic, Matt Frank (aka 2005 Board member TerraDestroyer), has stopped by to show us one of the prints he will be offering at Botcon 2012. This print features Fall of Cybertron Grimlock munchin' and crunchin' some Insecticons.

Will this be one of the prints you'll be picking up in artist alley this year? Sound off on the 2005 Board.

Original Source: Matt Frank Botcon 2012 Print - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Add another fantastic Transformers artist to the roster for this years Botcon Artist Alley. IDW's Casey Coller will be among the many artists. Botcon updated their website with the following:

The BotCon 2012 Artist Alley will be filled with a number of amazing Transformers artists and our next announcement is no exception. Casey Coller, known for his work on IDW's All Hail Megatron, the Ironhide 4-part series and various projects for the Transformers Collectors' Club, will be on hand with a selection of amazing art prints for sale.

Original Source: Botcon Artist Alley: Casey Coller in Attendance - Transformer World 2005