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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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We received a Transformers: Rescue Bots Sneak Peek from Hasbro, today. It’s a new Promotional Poster from the looks of it.

With an awesome voice cast including Steve Blum, Transformers: Rescue Bots is all about educating kids regarding Hazards & Safety.

You can find out more information about the Toyline from our fantastic Resources Section.

You can tune into Hasbro-Discovery Hub to watch the debut of Transformers: Rescue Bots this December 17th at 12PM Eastern Time
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Original Source: Transformers: Rescue Bots Sneak Peek Poster - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to the LA Times, we have a scene by scene description of Transformers The Ride. Opening on Saturday in Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa in Universal Studios and coming to Universal Studios Hollywood in the Spring, Transformers the Ride has a lot in store for us fans. The article describes every scene from the ride and contains many spoilers, so beware! The ride is approximately five minutes long and will feature a new Autobot, EVAC.

Click on the title bar to read all the spoiler and give yourself a sneak peak at what's in store for everyone.

Original Source: Transformers The Ride: Scene By Scene Description - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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We have received the Diamond Comics Shipping List for next Wednesday, December 7th, 2011, thanks to 2005 Boards member D-Drive.

TRANSFORMERS ONGOING #31 (& it's incentive)
(W) Mike Costa (A) Casey Coller (CA) Casey Coller, Photo

CHAOS is over. The future holds many mysteries, but the past can never be forgotten. As Ironhide looks back at what was, he comes to realize that it may hold the key to what lies ahead. A new peace has settled, and a new time has come for the Autobots, for the Decepticons... for Cybertron.

As a side note this is the first Transformer comic that the covers will not be shipping in a 1 to 1 ratio. It's 4 to 1 which means there will be 4 photo covers to 1 Cassey Coller cover.

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List For December 7th, 2011 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Third party group CrazyDevy returns to the place where it all began for them with new versions of the CDMW-02 Devastator leg add ons. CDMW-02J and CDMW-02K are adjusted for the slight mold differences and tolerances of the Encore Devastator release. Version J runs with purple thighs, while Version K goes for the silver thighs. They are running for $35.95 each, and both are due to release in January 2012.

Original Source: CrazyDevy Encore Devastator Leg Add Ons - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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IDW Publishing, who give us both Transformers comics and also G.I. Joe comics have announced today they are partnering with Barnes & Noble to bring their comics to the company's NOOK tablet. Transformers wise, the only comic on there so far is the adaptation of Transformers Dark of the Moon, while G.I. Joe fans get G.I. JOE: Hearts & Minds.

Read on for the full press release.

Original Source: IDW Teams with Barnes & Noble to Bring Comics to the NOOK Tablet - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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TFEXPO 2012 – COMING AUGUST 4, 2012 TO WICHITA, KANSAS!

It’s time to announce the Midwest’s newest Transformers event—TFExpo 2012! The show will be held at the Holiday Inn at Kellogg and Rock Road in Wichita, KS. Don’t miss the chance to meet with all of your fellow Transfans in the region—catch up with old friends, and make some new ones! Transformers fans young and old, you don’t want to miss this! Go to TF Expo 2012 now to learn more about the event!
TFExpo 2012 will feature a Dealer Room, a FREE video room, Fan Panels and so much more! Got some original pieces to show off? We’ll be featuring our very own Artist’s Alley, where you can display your creations, whether it’s two-dimensional artwork or your own custom figures. And don’t forget to enter our Custom Contest for a chance to win some great prizes!

Be sure to “like” TFExpo on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter @TFExpo. We’ll be posting more information throughout the year, so be sure to follow!
Please visit TF Expo 2012 for registration information, and stay tuned for updates as we get closer to the show.

Click on the title bar to read more about the Expo!

Original Source: TFExpo - August 4th, 2012 Wichita, KS - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've received a further sneak-peak image from The Hub, this time showing off the official artwork / animation designs of the four members of the Rescue Bots team from Transformers Rescue Bots. The four bots - Blades, Boulder, Chase and Heatwave - will make their debut in a special preview of the show's first two episodes on 17 December (for those wondering - Optimus Prime is a cameo guest star appearance, rather than a regular cast member).

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots Cast Official Art - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our friends at the Allspark report that the third season of Transformers Generation 1 - the series set in the far flung future of 2006 - is set to air on The Hub. The first post-1986 movie episode, Five Faces of Darkness Part 1, is set to air on 10 December, with a further airing on 15 December. Will more episodes, such as the creepy and awesome Dark Awakening, the Rodimus-defining Burden Hardest to Bear or the so-bad-its-good Carnage in C-Minor follow? Let's hope so!

Original Source: Generation 1 Season 3 Airing on the Hub - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to website, The Theme Park Guy, we've learned that the new Transformers: The Ride has opened a day early in Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa in Universal Studios. The ride was scheduled to open tomorrow December 3rd. Also included on the website are a few images. We get a great wide shot of the entrance of the ride, some more queue pics and shots of people boarding Evac and putting on their 3D glasses!

Click on the title bar to check out the images and then head to the 2005 Boards to discuss!

Original Source: Transformers The Ride Opens a Day Early - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Bleedingcool.com has updated their website regarding Free Comic Book Day. They've announced the 2012 Gold level of free comic books, that will be available in all participating stores on March 5th 2012. Among the issues on the list IDW has posted the cover to a prequel book to their upcoming continuation of the older Marvel Comics from Andrew Wildman and Simon Furman. The prequel issue will be #80.5, titled "Regeneration One" and they've included an image of the cover for the book.

Click on the link above to view the cover and then speculate away on what might be happening in this prequel book!

Original Source: Transformers #80.5 Regeneration One on Free Comic Book Day - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Peter Cullen & Frank Welker; the iconic voices of Optimus Prime and Megatron, sat down for an interview with MTV.

How have you guys been enjoying working together on the current season of Transformers: Prime?

Cullen: I gotta say it’s just a wonderful pleasure to be able to see Frank again and to work with him. We’ve reincarnated our glory days of Transformers and picked up where we left off. And it’s a riot.

Welker: Well, I will second that and working with Peter’s always a treat—we never quite know what’s going to happen from day to day, but it sure is great to see each other and reestablish old ties. You know, we have this rivalry of good and evil going back and it’s just fun to do battle with someone who you just like. [both laugh]

Read the entire article at MTV.

Original Source: Peter Cullen And Frank Welker Transformers: Prime Interview With MTV Geek - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Newsarama have uploaded a preview of next week's Transformers Ongoing 31. The final issue of the ongoing series is almost a "distant finale" to all that has gone before - set many years after the climatic events of Chaos on a Cybertron at peace, a group of young Transformers - bearing the Generation 2 Autobot symbol no less - are being educated on the history of their world (read: a flashback of previous issues) by none other than Alpha Trion.

The ongoing series concludes next Wednesday! Be sure to check this issue out to see how the epilogue plays out. Then be sure to pick up the one-shot The Death of Optimus Prime later this month which sets the stage for two new ongoing Transformers series - More than Meets the Eye and Robots in Disguise.

Original Source: Transformers Ongoing 31 Preview - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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BTS Toys have kindly sent us some more on their upcoming BTS-05A Tremor & Frequenzy set. These new images show off a prototype of the cassette warrior - which sports 17 points of articulation, enabling it to strike some pretty cool poses. In these images the hips also appear less wide than they appeared in the initial images.

Also shown in this set of images are the accessories - a pair of "batteries" / piledrivers. These feature spring-loaded rams, and can also transform into hand weapons which fit into any 5mm hand hole.

Read on to check out all of the new images (including comparisons with the Generation 1 toy this was based on).

BTS-05A set of Frequenzy and Tremor are currently up for preorder at Big Bad Toy Store.

Original Source: BTS-05 Tremor Frequenzy Prototype Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers: The Ride looks like awesome fun.

Here's a You Tube video of the Ride actually happening.

Original Source: Transformers: The Ride On Ride Video - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Website Relax.com has updated their site with an extensive gallery from today's opening of Transformers The Ride in Universal Studios Singapore. There is over 70 images for you to check out and get a first hand account of what the ride will be like. The website also gives us a rundown on the new Autobot featured in the ride, EVAC. The character is described as "Evac is a stealth transport Autobot stationed on Earth, and his speciality is transporting personnel and classified materials at hyper speeds - so beware of the high-speed action!"


We've mirrored some of the images here, click on the title bar to view them. You can view the rest of the gallery here.

Original Source: Transformers The Ride Photo Gallery - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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The buzz for the next Transformers movie is still going on. With the success of Transformers: Dark of the Moon and Hasbro’s rise to popularity with delivering good content to moviegoers and TV audience alike, it’s not too difficult to say we’ll see more Transformers Live Actions Movies in the future.

We are still tangled up in a web without knowing what’s exactly going on in the background when it comes to Transformers 4. One person says one thing while another contradicts it.

On these recent articles by Slash Film and Entertainment Weekly, the question was asked if Steven Spielberg thought there would be another Michael Bay Transformers movie to which he said:

"I hope so, because I think he made the best of the three with this last one. I certainly can’t imagine anybody other than Michael being equipped to make another Transformers. He’s invented a genre and he’s got the secret formula."

And at the same time, Michael Bay was interviewed by Channel News Asia when he went to Singapore to open Transformers: The Ride.

"How did I know someone’s going to ask me this question today? We’re talking about it, but there’s nothing right now. I’m going to do a tiny movie first, then we’ll talk about it, if I potentially do it."

With Mr. Bay’s recent comment, we now know that Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner was telling the truth at the 3rd Quarter Earnings Call 2011 and at the Hasbro Investor Day 2011.

Original Source: Steven Spielberg Wants Bay To Make Transformers 4, Michael Bay Is Considering - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Slashfilm.com is reporting that Executive Producer Steven Spielberg recently had an in-depth interview with Entertainment Weekly in which he discussed many upcoming projects, as well as other franchises he's involved with. Among those mentioned was the possibility of Transformers 4 and Michael Bay returning as director. In the interview Steven Spielberg states, "I hope so, because I think he made the best of the three with this last one. I certainly can’t imagine anybody other than Michael being equipped to make another Transformers. He’s invented a genre and he’s got the secret formula." The statement goes hand in hand with one from Michael Bay from the opening of the Transformers Ride in Singapore; "How did I know someone’s going to ask me this question today? We’re talking about it, but there’s nothing right now. I’m going to do a tiny movie first, then we’ll talk about it, if I potentially do it."

Sounds like things are looking up for fans of the movie franchise. Click on the title to read more and discuss on the 2005 Boards!

Original Source: Steven Spielberg Wants Michael Bay to make Transformers 4, Bay is considering - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Toyworld has posted new images of what appears to be an upcoming 3rd party G1 Megatron prototype. Included are Megatron's melee weapons like his sword. Not much else is known so far, but stay tuned! Check out images of robot mode and gun mode after the jump.

Original Source: New 3rd Party G1 Megatron In The Works? - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Tokyo Motor Show might not sound like the most likely place to see new images of Transformers products, but none the less, it's on now and Takara-Tomy has some current and upcoming product on display! GENgoraw of our 2005 Boards has shared images of the display, which focuses on the eight Transformers Prime toys coming to Japan - Optimus Prime, Bulkhead, Arcee, Bumblebee, Cliffjumper, Megatron, Starscream and the Vehicon Trooper. Some are largely unchanged from their US release, like Arcee, while others like Bulkhead and Cliffjumper feature new (and shiny) paint jobs.

Also on show are the upcoming Movie Deluxe releases, Wheeljack and Soundwave, who do not look all that different from their US versions. The show exclusive Neoscanning Bumblebee was also there of course, and we've got some new images of him, plus a look at him in package from this Yahoo Japan auction. Thanks to 2005 boards member ultraq for the link to that one.

Lastly there's a two sided flyer showcasing Transformers Dark of the Moon and Transformers Prime toys out now and coming to Japan shortly. Thank 2005 Boards member Masabon along with GENgoraw for the scans of this. The flyer teases about the launch of Transformers Prime toys in March - judging by the attached silhouettes, this teaser is for the main line of "Robots in Disguise" Prime toys, and not the First Editions, which are expected out in Japan later this month.

Original Source: Tokyo Motor Show 2011 Transformers Display Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers Fans of Singapore had the chance to ask Michael Bay; the director of the Transformers Live Action Movie Trilogy some questions when he turned-up to open Transformers: The Ride.

Thanks to MSN, we have a video of the event.

Original Source: Michael Bay At Transformers: The Ride - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: XJunky @ TFW2005.com

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Kicking off the Yuletide month once again, Vangelus is joined by Aaron and Omegus to chat corporate, media, airplanes, ladies, and more.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 176

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 Episode 176 Now Online! - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've got a bonanza of in-hand images of the Tokyo Motor Show 2011 Exclusive Dark of the Moon Neoscanning Bumblebee for you tonight. This exclusive item simultaneously imitates the actual production model of the 2011 Camaro on which it is based, as well as - by virture of the black stripes vanishing as a part of the transformation - providing Movie Bumblebee with an all-yellow "Generation 1" styled recolor (nice observation, Whitemocha!)

Check out Masabon's images in the news thread by reading on - and if that's not enough of this little yellow Autobot for you, there's more pics in GENgoraw's thread in our Transformers Feedback section! Enjoy!

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Neoscanning Bumblebee In Hand Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've received an update from our friends at TFSource!

Happy Holidays SourceFans!
The key word for this week's update is 'Instock'. Instock this week are the DOTM Buster Prime and Jetfire Giftset, Xtransbots Glider and Wild Child, Alternity Dai Atlas, Encore #20 Constructicons, MP-09B Masterpiece Rodimus "Black Version" and the highly anticipated TFC Toys Structor! If that's not enough, remember that our Holiday sale is still going stong. You can Save BIG on over 100 hot Transformers items, many deep discounts taken up to 75% off! FREE SHIPPING on all INSTOCK orders over $150! (Domestic, international is discounted). All this and more in this week's SourceNews.

In this issue of SourceNews:
1. TFsource Holiday Sale Continues!
2. DOTM Leader Class Buster Optimus Prime & Jetfire Giftset now instock!
3. TFC Toys Structor just arrived in our warehouse!
4. Encore #20 Constructicons Devastator Now Instock!
5. Now instock: Alternity Dai Atlas!
6. New Source Article Up!
7. New Preorders from CrazyDevy!
8. Now instock: Xtransbots Glider & Wild Child!
9. Fansproject CA-03, CA-04, and CA-05 back Instock!
10. Make Toys Battle Tanker Now Available for Preorder!
11. MP-09B Masterpiece Black Version Rodimus Prime Now Instock!
12. Now up for Preorder: Transformers Prime First Edition Figures!
13. Now up for Preorder: Encore #21 SoundBlaster and #22 Twincast!
14. Now up for Preorder: Transformers United!
15. Newest Instock items at TFsource
16. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Click here to visit TFSource and start shopping!

Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews Update for 5 December 2011 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Join TFW as we take you for a ride - Transformers the Ride and the Tokyo Motor Show, that is. Last week saw the grand opening of Transformers the Ride at Universal Studios Singapore, with a flood of information following the launch - check it all out, under the Movie Series news below. In Japan, we had the Tokyo Motor Show, complete with an exclusive Dark of the Moon Bumblebee, and a display of upcoming Takara-Tomy toys including Transformers Prime's Japanese line.

We were also told an announcement regarding the dates and location for Botcon 2012 was coming "soon", this is expected in the coming days! So in keeping with the automotive theme of this update, ladies and gentlemen, start your engines and get ready to roll for wherever Botcon is!


Transformers Prime News
Transformers Prime Nominated for Best Kids Animated Series in 2012 Kidscreen Awards
Tokyo Motor Show 2011 Transformers Display Images
Peter Cullen And Frank Welker Transformers: Prime Interview With MTV Geek
Transformers Prime Storyboard Q and A


Transformers Movie Series News
Steven Spielberg Wants Bay To Make Transformers 4, Michael Bay Is Considering
Dark of the Moon Neoscanning Bumblebee In Hand Images
Dark of the Moon Buster Optimus Prime Jetfire Two Pack Images
Dark of the Moon Cyberverse Ultimate Gift Set Released
Transformers The Ride Opens a Day Early - Photo Gallery - Scene By Scene Description
Michael Bay At Transformers: The Ride
Transformers the Ride Blockbuster Preview
Transformers the Ride Evac Statue
DotM Visual Effects Supervisor Scott Farrar Talks to BBC
Optimus Prime 6-volt Truck Ride On


Transformers Rescue Bots News
Transformers Rescue Bots Cast Official Art
Transformers: Rescue Bots Sneak Peek Poster


Transformers Fall of Cybertron Video Game News
Teaser For The Transformers: Fall Of Cybertron Cinematic Trailer Is Now Online


Transformers Comic News
Transformers #80.5 Regeneration One on Free Comic Book Day
Transformers Ongoing 31 Preview
IDW Teams with Barnes & Noble to Bring Comics to the NOOK Tablet


Japanese Transformers News
Masterpiece Black Rodimus Convoy in Hand Pictures
Disney Label Mickey Mouse Original Colors Version Gallery


Other Transformers News
Generation 1 Season 3 Airing on the Hub


Transformers Convention News
TFExpo - August 4th, 2012 Wichita, KS


Third Party News
BTS-05 Tremor Frequenzy Prototype Images
New 3rd Party G1 Megatron In The Works?
TFC Toys Hercules - New Photos!
TFC Toys Structor First Look Video
World War 2 Powercore Combiner Limbs Pics
MGS Custom Hubcap and Bumper heads for Classics Bumblebee
Dr Wu Hound Gun and Ravage Missiles Prototypes, Daniel Witwicky PVC, City Commander Head?
CrazyDevy Encore Devastator Leg Add Ons


WTF @ TFW Podcast Episode 175
WTF @ TFW Podcast Episode 176

Diamond Comics Shipping List For December 7th, 2011

Original Source: Transformers News Roundup 11/28/11 - 12/04/11 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've got a new Transformers toy gallery to share with you! Today it is the turn of the newest member of the Human Alliance series, Soundwave with Laserbeak & Mr Gould! This toy, recently released in Japan and yet to be released in the US, is only the second of the larger Human Alliance toys to be a Decepticon. He comes with Soundwave and the Decepticons' human ally from Dark of the Moon, Dylan Gould, plus a Laserbeak companion. A leathal Decepticon who takes no prisoners - only trophies - plus an action figure of Patrick Dempsey? Go on - you know you want one!

Check out the full gallery by SydneyY by clicking on the link below:

Dark of the Moon Human Alliance Soundwave with Laserbeak & Dylan Gould

Be sure to check out the rest of our collection of Transformers Toy Galleries, and keep checking back for more updates!

Original Source: TFW Dark of the Moon Soundwave Human Alliance Series Gallery - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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TFcon is very happy to welcome back Hasbro Canada to TFcon 2012. Hasbro will be presenting a new product preview and question panel on upcoming Transformers products and answering your submitted questions. Attendees will also have the chance to talk to Hasbro reps in person, one-on-one as they show off the latest releases for Transformers toys.

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

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

Original Source: Hasbro Canada returns to TFcon for 2012 in Toronto - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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This is the news you have all been waiting for - Botcon 2012 has announced its location! Botcon 2012 will take place at the Hyatt Regency Dallas, Texas April 26 - 29 2012! Hotel reservations are also available now through Botcon.com! Read on for the full official announcement!

Original Source: Botcon 2012 Location Announced - Texas, April 26-29 2012 - 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 Transformers #31! Transformers #31 is out tomorrow - Wednesday, December 7th - from IDW Publishing. Check out the review and a few new images from the issue on the Transformers #31 page of our Comics Resource Section!

Original Source: TFW2005 Reviews Transformers #31 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Auto Assembly, the UK's number 1 Transformers convention, have today kicked off their 12 Days of Christmas campaign. Day 1 brings with it a Christmas sale on pre-registration! Between now and Christmas Eve you can save 20% - that's a £10 reduction, to just £35 - on the price of registration!

What are you waiting for? Head on over to the Auto Assembly homepage to take advantage of this fantastic offer!

Auto Assembly 2012 takes place over the weekend of 3 - 5 August 2012 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel! Confirmed guests include Townsend Coleman (Transformers Animated Sentinel Prime), Michael Bell (Generation 1 Prowl), James Roberts (Last Stand of the Wreckers) and Simon Furman (Transformers Generation 1, issues 56-100)

Original Source: Auto Assembly 2012 Christmas Sale! - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Alright, it's time for another Transformers Prime Tuesday Q&A !

Each week, Hasbro Transformers Official Facebook Page is taking questions for the cast and crew of the hit animated series “Transformers Prime” from fans. Check out this week’s Fan Q&A with "Transformers Prime" Writer's Assistant (and writer of the episode "Stronger, Faster") Mairghread Scott!

Catherine Martin asks: “Stronger, Faster” is one of my favourite “Transformers Prime” episodes! Do you think the events of the episode have had a permanent effect on Ratchet?

Mairghread Scott: Of course our Story Editor (the fabulous Duane Capizzi) could answer this better, but I like to think my episode had the most impact on Optimus. Ratchet does gain a certain confidence from the events in "Stronger, Faster," but it's the first time someone really calls out Optimus for not being more aggressive toward the Decepticons. I think of this episode as the seed for Optimus' duel with Megatron in "One Shall Fall."

You can read more from the Hasbro Transformers Official Facebook Page.

For those who do not have the access, the article is mirrored after the jump.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Tuesday Q&A: Writer's Assistant Mairghread Scott - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Next summer IDW Publishing will delve back into the original Transformers Comic Book story. Originally published by Marvel Comics, the Transformers comic ended with issue #80. Thanks to IDW, writer Simon Furman and artist Andrew Wildman are both back on board and ready to continue this story with IDW's Regeneration #81. Now, thanks to their Wordpress blogs we have the two discussing the prequel comic, #80.5, which will come out on Free Comic Book Day. In the two blogs we learn that Simon has reread all of the issues of the original run and is planning to address or wrap up all loose threads. Andrew has made a Facebook page for Regeneration and has announced the interior color artist as Jean-Paul Bobe.

Take a look at their wordpress blogs Here and Here. Then head over to the 2005 Boards to discuss

Original Source: Simon Furman and Andrew Wildman Discuss Regeneration #1 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to 2005 Board member, Soda Willy, who has provided us with some pictures and an in-hand review of Structor. Structor is the latest figure to be released from 3rd Party group TFCToys and is based on G1 Constructicon Scrapper. This figure will form the right leg of Hercules.

Click on the title bar to check out all the pics and read his review of this highly anticipated figure

Original Source: TFC Toys Hercules Structor Pictorial Review - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Small tidbit of news today, as the Transformers Prime television series has hit DVD with a Feature-Length cut of Darkness Rising. The DVD is now available in most stores as well as Amazon.com and is a full-screen edit with special features such as storyboards and character models.

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

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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If you were shocked, like most of us were, that the Botcon hotel sold out as quickly as it did, then never fear! An update from Fun Publications confirms additional rooms have been added to the Hyatt Regency hotel block:

Due to the high volume of attendees, we have added an additional block in the hotel for those attending BotCon 2012 in Dallas Texas. Please make your reservations now at BotCon.com. Follow the hotel link. If you did not get the $129 rate for each night, you need to update your reservation as that rate is still good from the Friday before to the Monday after BotCon!

SEE YOU THERE!

Original Source: Botcon 2012 Hotel Update - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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If you're among those who are eagerly anticipating the return of the continuity that started it all for many of us - Simon Furman and Bob Budiansky's Generation 1 comics - then check out this page pf preview art shared by Chris Ryall on Twitter. This page shows some gloriously retro styled art for the new book by Andrew Wildman - and also teases at the debut of one Ultra Magnus, who was previously only used in the UK comics.

Check it out and further whet your appetite for this highly anticpated book.

Original Source: Transformers Regeneration One Preview Page - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Stop everything you do! Transformers: Dark of the Moon Leader Bumblebee is the hottest Boys Toy for this Holiday season.

2011 People’s Play Awards are announced and our friendly neighborhood cute and cuddly (alright, I’m overdoing this right now) yellow Chevy Camaro [mute] Autobot has managed to outdo Beyblade: Metal Fusion, DaGeDar, Power Rangers Samurai: Samurai Megazord, Redakai and World Wrestling Entertainment FlexForce Action Figures to reach the top spot on “Boys Toys” category.

Congratulations dude! Your millions of Movieverse Figures salute you!

Original Source: Dark Of The Moon Leader Bumblebee Becomes The Best Boys Toy Of 2011 People's Play Awards - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member xterry has shared with us some new images of the Mastermind Collectibles Cyclops! This upcoming third party item, due for a release in 2012, is based on the Hearts of Steel "Steamship" Shockwave. It's also the biggest third party product ever - we've received word it stands roughly the same height as 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime, or approximately a head taller than Masterpiece Rodimus. He's big... real big!


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Original Source: Mastermind Collectibles Cyclops New Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Million Hero have uploaded a selection of new images of their exclusive Transformers United Stepper. Stepper is a mail away exclusive, available by sending in a coupon from Transformers Generations 2011 Volume 2. He is expected to release late in December, and comes with an additional Targetmaster figure along with repaints of Jazz's weapons.

Check out the new images here and here.

Original Source: Million Hero Exclusive United Stepper New Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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3rd Party Group Maketoys has updated their website with two updates. The first is a head fix for their Battle Tanker Reveal The Shield G2 Optimus figure. According to owners of the product, if you're not careful installing the upgrade, Optimus' head is prone to break at the ball joint. This update gives clear directions on how to remedy that unfortunate situation. The second update is of several prototype images of their upcoming all original mold figure which is based on Dreamwave's version of The Fallen. This figure is looking very menacing so far, complete with a ton of weaponry and two different tank modes. An interesting thing to note, the figure sports some Powercore Combiner ports on him that are for an unknown feature at this time.

We'll keep you update here on TFW2005. For now, check out the pics and discuss on the 2005 Boards!

Original Source: Maketoys Update: 3rd Party The Fallen and Battle Tanker Head Fix - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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3rd Party Group, Igear, has updated their Facebook page with some in-box images of their upcoming MW-01 Spray and MW-02 Rager figures. The two figures based on Generation 1 Seapray and Huffer will come in boxes that have a Generation 1 feel to them. Complete with the "grid" look and tech specs as well.

Don't have Facebook? Fear not, we've mirrored the images here. Take a look after the jump and join in on the discussion on the 2005 Boards

Original Source: Igear MW-01 Spray and MW-02 Rager In Box Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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A new 3rd Party Super Deformed Optimus Prime figure has popped up over on Weibo. This new figure is not only adorable, but also features a fair amount of articulation. Additionally, the figure appears to come with a cardboard trailer and is fully Transformable. A 3rd Party Group has not yet claimed the figure as their own just yet, but we'll keep you posted on TFW2005.

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Original Source: New Super-Deformed Optimus In The Works - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Mastermind Creations has updated their Blog with new full color images of their upcoming Terminus Hexatron figure. These renders show off all six of the figures modes in the colors based off of the Generation 1 figure, Sixshot. This will for sure be a hot item among third party collectors.

Keep watching TFW as we bring you more news on this amazing looking upcoming product. Take a look at all the images after the break!

Original Source: Mastermind Creations Terminus Hexatron Full-color Renders - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Good news for Canadian fans of Transformers: Prime. Deluxe Cliffjumper has been spotted at a Toys R Us in Toronto, Canada. Time to start the hunt again! Hopefully, a United States retail sighting will follow shortly.

Finding new toys in your area? Make sure to post them in our sightings forum.

Original Source: Transformers: Prime Cliffjumper found at Canadian Retail - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Auto Assembly have updated their Youtube channel with the second of their "12 Days of Christmas" announcements. Today's update is the confirmation of the provisional dates for Auto Assembly Europe 2012. Auto Assembly Europe 2012 is tipped to be held in Malmo Sweden, in November 2012!

Full details will follow at some point next year - but now you know the where and the approximate when to start making early plans! Please note these are the provisional arrangements, and so they might change by the time the final event is held.

Original Source: Auto Assembly Europe 2012 Announced - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Now, for something fun and Animated. The amazing Derrick J. Wyatt has tweeted an image of an Animated Generation 2 Straxus. This glorious looking Animated character not only sports bright neon colors, but also enough leopard print to give Pimp Daddy Destro a run for his money.

Take a look at the image and try not to go blind over after hitting the title bar!

Original Source: Animated Generation 2 Straxus - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Believe It Or Not, Transformers 4 is now trending in Twitter. It is indeed amazing that this is happening even without a solid information regarding the next Live Action Movie of the franchise we know and love.

Online Magazine Vulture Blog is reporting that, Paramount Studio is close to sealing the deal with Mr. Michael Bay. The magazine further tells us that…

"Meanwhile, the details of the next cyborg saga are being kept secret, but we’re told that it is definitely not a prequel, and that it will delve deeper into the Transformers canon to mine older characters and lore. "Regular people might not care about bringing out a character like Sentinel Prime," says one of our insiders, referring to the little-known character who played a major part in last summer’s Transformers: Dark of the Moon, "But believe me, fans of the series cared.""

Later, Michael Bay himself stopped-by his website to tell the fans…

“Studio's are passing rumors but I'm not sure what I'm doing? I know I'm going to do Pain and Gain early spring but that's it for right now. I'm leaving all my options on the table. I've got several Studio meetings in the next two weeks.”

Also, out of nowhere, actor Tyrese Gibson made this tweet few hours ago...

"Transformers 4 .................................................. ....... In MOTION!!!!!!!"

While all this is happening, the Official Twitter Page of the Michael Bay Website points to a very interesting comment made by an anonymous fan at the TFLAMB. The comment is bit funny and truthful at the same time…

"I told you guys in the earlier forum, it’s all over folks, love him or hate he's coming back. I actually think Bay plays these games on purpose, just to drive the haters and the Ebert crowd over there at Rotten Tomatoes nuts. After getting bashed by the so called critics his movies become major blockbusters and he just laughs all the way to the bank proving the so called critics are irrelevant. I personally would like to see a different approach altogether, hope that’s what we get. Either way Trans4 is on the way."

If you are a member of TFW2005, you can join thousands of other fans to take part in ongoing discussions over at our Transformers Movies Forum to let your voice heard regarding this matter.

Original Source: Transformers 4: Deal Or No Deal? - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Veteran Optimus Prime (and more importantly, Optimus Primal!) voice actor Garry Chalk will be attending Dragon*Con 2012! Garry - pictured at left serenading TFcon 2011 guests at an impromtu session at the hotel bar - was the voice of Optimus Primal for the whole run of Beast Wars, as well as the voice of Optimus Prime through Transformers Armada, Energon and Cybertron. For a whole lot of us who came into Transformers during this time, he is the voice of Optimus Prime. Don't miss this chance to meet the man himself - maybe he'll even manage another impromptu guitar concert?

Original Source: Garry Chalk to Attend Dragon*Con 2012 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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New images of the Dr Wu DW-02 Duel set have been posted on the Transformers Galaxy Facebook page. This set consists of add-on weapons for Classics (Universe 2.0) Hound and Ravage - Hound gets an animation accurate hologram gun, while Ravage gets his missiles. Check out all the new pics of this upcoming third party accessory kit.

Original Source: Dr Wu Duel Classics Hound Gun and Ravage Missiles - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Paramount's float in next year's Pasadena Rose Parade will feature a couple of sights familiar to us sci-fi fans - Bumblebee and the USS Enterprise! The float celebrates Paramount's 100 years of Movie magic, 100 years of escapism, drama and the silver screen. If you're in Pasadena for the 2012 Rose Parade be sure to check it out!

Original Source: Transformers Movie Bumblebee to feature in Pasadena 2012 Rose Parade - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Today, for our Featured Ebay Auctions, we take a sampling of some of the more interesting Transformers Auctions currently online. The first one appears to be a major doozy as it's a Case of Sealed G1 Decepticon Triple Changers. Not something you see every day.

• G1 Transformer Astrotrain & Blitzwing Factory CASE!! Mint Deadstock Find!!! | eBay
• 2007 BOTCON EXCLUSIVE GRIMLOCK PRE-ASSEMBLE KIT CUSTOMIZATION CLASS OVERKILL MIB | eBay
• Japanese pre-Transformers G1 DEVASTATOR Construticon Diaclone construction robot | eBay
• Transformers Gen 1 Japanese GOODBYE MEGATRON Giftset Starscream & Megatron RARE | eBay
• Generation 1 Transformers Skystalker Micromaster Original Package Art | eBay
• TRANSFORMERS G1 ELECTRIC TRAIN AND BATTLE SET MISB AFA? | eBay
• AFA Ready G1 Jr Optimus Prime Convoy Chromedome Fortress Maximus 3-Pack UNUSED | eBay

Original Source: Featured Ebay Auctions - A Little Of This, A Little Of That - Transformer World 2005