Transformers News

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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A blue rare rumble has shaken the WTF@TFW podcast to its core as Vangelus and Aaron square off once and for all. Will Omegus Prime survive? Tune in, and find out!

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 192

And be sure to check out WTF Primetime, which recently 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 #192 Now Online - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards Member Gilgamesh is bringing us product images of Transformers: Prime Airachnid, Deadend & Ultra Magnus toy figures.

Take a look at the images attached with this news post, after-the-jump.

Original Source: Images Of Transformers: Prime Airachnid, Deadend & Ultra Magnus Figures Revealed - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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ACTOYS member yzsbyy has uploaded several photos of the Dr. Wu head replacement set for Transformer: Prime Robots in Disguise deluxe Wheeljack. The kit will contain a non-battle masked face and Wheeljack's signature bomb. The translated text also indicates the set will come with a sticker to make up for Jackie's conspicuously absent Autobot insignia.

Original Source: Dr. Wu DW-TP-01 Blade color samples - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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TFC Toys, the group that behind, most recently, the massive combiner Hercules, has dropped a pixelated teaser of a one of their next projects on their Facebook page.

While it is the nature of teasers to be vague and speculation-inducing, this news writer believes, in his humble opinion, that we're looking at the previously announced and displayed WW2 limb set for your Power Core Combiner commanders.

What do you think? Head over to the boards to share you thoughts!

Original Source: TFC TOYS: coming soon! - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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Here's the action-packed clip for next week's episode of Transformer: Prime. Evil Primes, falling cars, baysplosions, helicopters and pew-pews, oh my!



Uploaded to by djinnmage.

Original Source: Transformers: Prime "Nemesis Prime" preview - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The next guest for TFExpo 2012 has been announced. Attending the 2012 show is Integrated Media Group or IMG .They are a Wichita-based production facility that contributed visuals to the 2007 Transformers film, as well as Iron Man, Spider-Man 3 and many others. CEO Jason Opat will be on hand to deliver a Q&A session, and to discuss IMG’s contributions to these films.

IMG joins previously announced guest Garry Chalk, best known to Transformers fans as the voice of Optimus Primal in Beast Wars and Beast Machines and Optimus Prime in Transformers: Armada, Energon, and Cybertron!

TFExpo 2012 will be held at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites at 549 S. Rock Rd. (corner of Kellogg and Rock Rd.) in Wichita, KS on August 4th, 2012! To find out more and pre-register head on over to the TFExpo homepage now!

Original Source: Integrated Media Group (IMG) to Attend TFExpo 2012 in Wichita, KS - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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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. They are all based on existing Transformers characters, with some shoutouts to the neighborhood who they are a mascot for. They are:

Akiba Prime, based on Transformers Prime Arcee by way of Sailor Moon for Akihabara's otaku culture.
Kawasaki Prime, based on Generation 1 Jazz with a water motif for the local Tama River.
Nagoya Prime, based on Movie Ironhide and featuring shoulder designs based on the golden dolphins of Nagoya Castle.
Tachikawa Prime, based on Revenge of the Fallen Legends Springer, with a military style inspired by the Tachikawa Airfield.
Umeda Prime, based on Movie Ratchet, with tiger stripes and a tail in connection with the Hanshin Tigers.

There is also a Ginza Prime, who has yet to be seen.

Snakas also has some pictures up of the in-store display for the Cybertron Satellite.

Special thanks to the TFWiki for information on the local inspirations behind each of the designs.

Original Source: The Primes of Japan - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Fresh from United States Patent & Trademark Office comes three new Hasbro Transformers Trademarks.

The latest trademarks include:

• OMEGA SENTINEL
• SCORPONOK
• SPARKPLUG

All three names comes under “Toy action figures, toy vehicles and toy robots convertible into other visual toy forms”.

Visit the following links to take a look at the documents:
OMEGA SENTINEL, SCORPONOK, SPARKPLUG

Original Source: Three New Hasbro Transformers Trademarks Revealed - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Don't have a BluRay player? Still want to watch Transformers Prime in HD? Well then you're now in luck, as Transformers Prime (Alongside fellow Hub-mates My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic and G.I. Joe: Renegades) is now available for Streaming in HD via Netflix.

All of Season 1, as well as Darkness Rising, is currently available for streaming.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Season 1 Now on Netflix! - 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!
Our Spring Cleaning Sale continues on, with over 85 items up to 75% off and with Free shipping for just one remaining day on all domestic iinstock orders over $150! Click on through to visit TFsource and Save! Great news, Our MP-11 Masterpiece Starscream and the First Wave of Takara/Tomy's Transformers Prime Arms Micron (AM) and Ez Series figures shipped out from Japan, so barring no delay in transit, they should be instock in a few days! We also have many new restocked and newly instock figures this week, including Japanese Transformers Prime Cliffjumper, and BTS-05 Wave 2 - Nightfang and Savage! We've also got many new recruits from G1, Beast Wars, Galaxy Force, Machine Wars and more! New Recruits, New Source Article, and so much more... in this week's SourceNews!

In this issue of SourceNews:
1. TFsource Spring Cleaning Continues!
2. Now up for preorder: Universe - Hound and Ravage Upgrade Kit!
3. New Recruits: Predender G1, Beast Wars, Galaxy Force, Machine Wars and More!
4. Transformers Prime - Cliffjumper Restock!
5. Now instock: BTS-05 Wave 2 - Nightfang and Savage!
6. New Source Article!
7. Japanese Transformers Prime Figures Due instock soon!
8. Now instock: Headrobots Centurion Upgrade Kit!
9. Now up for preorder: Revoltech Sci-Fi DOTM Bumblebee!
10. Now instock: Transformers Prime Deluxe Series 02!
11. Now up for Preorder: Transformers Prime RID Series 03!
12. Now instock: Encore #21 Soundblaster & #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 2 April 2012 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Livio Ramondelli has shared his cover for Transformers Robots in Disguise #6, one of two alternate covers for the issue. The cover can best be summed up as a very epic picture of Shockwave and Optimus Prime, done in Livio's distinctive style which here comes into its own. Check out the original posting on Twitter - it's glorious!

Original Source: Transformers Robots in Disguise Issue 6 Livio Ramondelli Cover - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Mastermind Creations have updated their Facebook gallery with new images of their Knight Morpher Cyclops / unofficial Hearts of Steel Shockwave. The ironclad steamship version of Shockwave from Hearts of Steel is represented here for the first time in color in both modes. Also shown is a look at the anchor for this big boat - what do you want to bet that becomes a flail in robot mode? - and a size comparison with Masterpiece Grimlock.

That's right, Mastermind Creations have pushed the boat out with this one and made an unofficial product on the same scale as the official Transformers Masterpiece series.

Original Source: Mastermind Creations Cyclops Color Pictures - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Australian Entertainment news site Film Ink reports that Hasbro Studios have renewed their previous fruitful relationship with Australia's Madman Entertainment. Madman, which has previously distributed other Transformers shows in Australia including Generation 1, Beast Wars and the Japanese Generation 1 shows, will be bringing Transformers Prime and other Hasbro Studios shows to home formats in from June 2012 in Australia.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Home Format Release in Australia June 2012 by Madman Entertainment - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Fun Publications have sent out an update to all current members of the Transformers and G.I. Joe Collector's Clubs. The key messages of the update are to check your details on the Collector's Club store for the mailing of magazines and exclusives, as well as to check your auto-renew date for club membership if you do not want to continue on as a member of the Collector's Club.

Click here to access the store and check your details.

Original text of update follows:

Hello all!

This is coming from our new store software to all active members. We have been transferring and cleaning up data in order to use our new system. We want to have one more set of eyes to look at your addresses, and that's you!

Please go to this link and log in using the email address this email came to, and your old club password (unless you have changed it in the new store).

As we continue to bring up new systems and software, this will remain your membership log in and password. You may change either at anytime by logging in. However, each membership you have must have a unique email address as that will be your log in from here forward. If you don't know your password, use the retrieval link and then log in and change it.

After you log in, please check all of the tabs and make sure your information is accurate. You will have until Tuesday at 5 pm central time to make any changes to your address(es). After that time we will lock the files and create the mailing lists for this year's membership figure and your April issue. Your April issue will run about 2 weeks late. Next month, we should be back on our regular schedule.

We have limited the access in this first implementation of the club store. There are still some issues we have to work out this week before we put product in. We want to make sure all of the data is correct before we move forward.

If you have more than one membership and have trouble getting into your second account or if you have accounts in both clubs, please contact customer service and we will assist you. It is more efficient for you to email us. Don't reply to this email, use the links on the bottom of all of our pages.

In addition, approximately 150 of you will expire this next week (check your Bill Date in your profile). The new system automatically renews you on your billing anniversary provided you have a valid credit card on file. If you don't want to leave it on file, you can come back after it is billed (you can see the charge in your account) and delete it.

Thanks for your support and help!

Brian

Original Source: Transformers Collectors Club Update 2 April 2012 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Hey everyone! If you are loving the new season of Transformers Prime it might interest you to know that in a little under an hour's time, The Hub will be screening a marathon of the first six episodes of season 2. Check out the complete story arcs of Orion Pax, Operation Bumblebee and Loose Cannons in one showing from 12pm PT | 3pm ET! Recap the story so far, or get caught up if you are behind on the new episodes!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Season 2 1-6 Marathon Today on the Hub - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've got another two Transformers Prime toy galleries to share with you tonight, by way of 2005 Photo Staff member SydneyY and 2005 Head Honcho Tony_Bacala. Here for your enjoyment tonight are galleries of the Takara-Tomy First Edition Optimus Prime and Bulkhead toys - a pair of toys with nice sharp decos, distinct from their Hasbro counterparts and no less appealing as toys! Click on the links below to check out the galleries - and stop by again soon, we've got lots more good stuff in store for you!

Transformers Prime Optimus Prime Takara-Tomy First Edition Gallery
Transformers Prime Bulkhead Takara-Tomy First Edition Gallery

Original Source: TFW Transformers Prime Japan Optimus Prime & Bulkhead First Edition Galleries - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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This is a happy news coming from April Fools’ Day.TFLAMB reports that Michael Bay’s Transformers: Dark of the Moon did not win any Razzie Awards this year.

For those who do not know, The Golden Raspberry Awards or “Razzies” for short, is an award ceremony for motion pictures that are judged to be of low quality considering Script, Acting, Directing and many other aspects.

Though Transformers 3 got nominated this year, it didn’t “win” any Razzie Awards. As Optimus Prime of 2005 Boards reported, TF3 was nominated for the following categories:

• Worst Picture
• Worst Supporting Actress (Rosie Huntington-Whitely)
• Worst Supporting Actor (Patrick Dempsey)
• Wost Screen Ensemble (The Entire Cast)
• Worst Director (Michael Bay)
• Worst Screen Couple (Shia Lebeouf & Rosie Huntington-Whitely)
• Worst Screenplay

Original Source: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Is Safe From Razzies - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Igear has unleashed preorders for their upcoming highly anticipated second wave of Mini Warrior figures. The two figures up for preorder are: MW-03 Hench (an updated Generation 1 Brawn figure) and MW-04 UFO (an updated Generation 1 Cosmos figure). Both figures should slide easily onto any fans Classics Transformers shelves. These two figures will come in a slightly larger scale than the previous two Mini-Warriors, and as such, the price has increased as well.

You can preorder these two figures at any of the following online retailers: Bigbadtoystore.com, TFSource, and Robotkingdom.

Original Source: Igear MW-03 Hench and MW-04 UFO Preorders - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Just a couple of bits from around the network that might be of interest to our multi-fandom fans:

G.I. Joe - The HissTank Database BETA is now live - A full resources section for G.I. Joe similar to TFW2005. Currently for 25th forward as it gets it's feet off the ground. If you wanna see nice clean pics of what's come out since 2007 - give it a spin!

Thundercats - The second season (or season 1 part 2) has started for the new Thundercats series. Check out reviews for the first 2 eps here and here. Check out HD screen caps for the first two eps here and here.

Toyark - Marvel Legends 2012 is here, and Toyark has been doing some sweet photo shoots of all the figs. Check out the index of the Toyark shoots here. Also - the Toyark got a forum restructuring a while back, so feel free to browse around starting here.

Tokunation - still plugging away! If you are into Power Rangers, Sentai, and all that good stuff - check them out here.

Original Source: Network Round Up - 04/03/2012 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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We have received word that artists that booked an artist alley table for BotCon 2012 are now being told that any fan art that may infrige on Hasbro's intellectual property or trademarks can not be sold at BotCon.

The wording from the BotCon brochure advertised "that you can get single tables to show-and-sell your custom Transformers art for $200", but it would appear that Hasbro has reversed this now resulting in more table cancellations at the Texas convention scheduled for later this month.

Original Source: BotCon 2012 Policy Update Regarding Fan Art - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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The fans over at the Transformers Galaxy Facebook group have uploaded photos of third party accessorizer Dr. Wu's upcoming DW-P05 Eyesight. The LED pods in this set come in Hercules color-matched black and green, with a red and blue LED respectively. The units' 5mm post will let you use these to illuminate Hercules' eyes, add a reflex scope to his weapon, add spotlights to the individual Hercules team members, and more. The possibilities and limitless!

Original Source: Dr. Wu DW-P05 Eyesight: LED pods! - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Botcon has updated their website with the next announced guest for this years conventions. Buster Jones, voice of Generation 1 Blaster, will be in attendance this year! Buster has also done work on G.I.Joe, Ghostbusters and Challenge Of The Super Friends.

Botcon 2012 will be held later this month in Dallas, Texas from the 26th-29th at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

Original Source: Botcon 2012 Guest: Buster Jones - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers Galaxy has posted an extensive gallery of the upcoming Transformers Prime Robots In Disguise Hot Shot figure to their Facebook fan page. This redeco of Bumblebee features a new head mold and a sharp blue color scheme reminiscent of bots such as Tracks and Nightbeat. There are a few comparison shots with RID Bumblebee as well as pictures of robot mode and vehicle mode from various angles. This upcoming figure will be a part of Revealers Wave 3 along with new molds, Vehicon and Knockout.

We've mirrored the images for your enjoyment, be sure to give them a look through and then post your thoughts on the 2005 Boards.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Hot Shot Gallery - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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This year's Botcon is all about Shattered Glass - and getting the party started early is "the Mech with the Mouth", the Shattered Glass Autobot Drift! A red redeco of the Generations Drift, Shattered Glass Drift is a big robot homage to Marvel Comic's own Deadpool. To cement this fact he comes with an additional pair of accessories, the pair of pistols that came with Generations Blurr. He's also got a fun homage to G.I. Joe on his shortswords - and if all else fails, he's about two Decepticon symbols away from being a decent stand-in for the Decepticon Deadlock, Drift's former self.

Check out the new gallery courtesy of 2005 Boards Photo Staff Member SydneyY - and check back soon for more new galleries!

Transformers Collectors Club Shattered Glass Drift Gallery

Original Source: TFW Shattered Glass Drift Gallery Now Online - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Botcon Facebook page has updated with an in-box image of this year's Botcon exclusive set. The Transformers Invasion set of Overlord Gigatron, Metalhawk, Heroic Decepticons Soundwave and Treadshot and Evil Autobots Ultra Magnus and Turbo Tracks will be available to all who have pre-registered at Botcon 2012 in just three short weeks time.

Original Source: Botcon 2012 Invasion Set In Package Image - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Kickback @ TFW2005.com

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Hey Transformers fans!

If you can remember that far back, a year ago TFW2005.COM started our own E-Magazine entitled TFWe, written and put together by fans for fans, having everything from discussion on news to toy reviews to editorials and "did you knows"! For six glorious months and six glorious issues, we toiled to put out the very best that we could. Every month we'd even make a .PDF version for everyone to download and read on their favorite tablets, etc.

To make a long story short, we took some much needed time off around the Holidays to re-group, re-think, and re-strategize everything we wanted to do. And with this month being our 1 year anniversary, we're bringing TFWe back to you, our faithful readers, on a regular consistent schedule once again!

What's new you might ask?

- Full issues come out bi-monthly. Look for the first issue soon!
- Weekly articles by TFWe writers!
- More focus on you, the fan, and the TFW2005.COM community!
- And more that we can't talk about yet!

Need a refresher? Check out all the past issues of TFWe by clicking here!

And to kick-off this whole new chapter in TFWe, we've released our very first weekly article ... a commentary about the ever-so-popular subject of Hasbro, Fun Pub, and BotCon ... oh my!

Check out the new TFWe article by clicking here!

Thank you for your patience and we look forward to entertaining you again very soon!

Original Source: TFWe Volume 2.0 - Details, and a New Commentary Released - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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It's time for the three muskateers, Vangelus, Gogdog, and Seth Buzzard, to clash their mighty blades and cover another week of brickstacking Transformers action.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 193

And be sure to check out WTF Primetime, where the crew just discussed the fandom-shaking events of Loose Cannons and Crossfire!

WTF Primetime - 28 - Loose Cannons
WTF Primetime - 29 - Crossfire

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 193 Now Online - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Debating on whether to pick up MP11 Masterpiece Starscream V2? Maybe a review could help! Is this "new" Masterpiece Starscream worth gracing your shelves? How does it compare with the original MP3 Masterpiece Starscream?

Read on to check out the review of the most notorious Seeker, now in Masterpiece 2.0 form!

Original Source: TFW2005 Reviews MP11 Masterpiece Starscream V2 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Of the so-far announced Transformers Prime toys for Japan, there is one all new, and as of this time, Japan only character. That character is Skywarp, a redeco of First Edition Starscream with new accessories. While the other characters (presumably) have bios similar to their US releases, Skywarp is a newcomer. So what is his story? Well fear not, because Hydra of The Allspark has provided a translation of the bio!

Skywarp is a member of the Decepticon aerial group the Seekers. He outwardly resembles Starscream, but lacks his scheming nature, instead loyally obeying Megatron. True to hs name, he specializes in warp attacks. Lurking in the shadows of the Decepticons, he rarely makes his presence known, but his ninja-like attacks with his shuriken-shaped Arms Micron menace the Autobots.

All credit to Hydra for the translation. Check out some of his other translated Japanese Transformers material at TF Pulp.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Arms Micron Skywarp Bio Translation - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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CM's Corporation have updated their blog with new images of their Summer Wonderfest Exclusive Minerva Nightbeat type - although this new update focuses on the accessory that comes with the figure, the alternate head for CM's Ginrai to turn him into Powermaster Optimus Prime's Hi-Q. Here for your viewing pleasure are images of CM's Ginrai with the Hi-Q head equipped - read on and check them out. Please be aware as the blog post points out, all you get at Summer Wonderfest is the head, which comes with the Minerva Nightbeat type figure - Ginrai body sold separately!

Original Source: CM's Corporation Hi-Q Summer Wonderfest Exclusive Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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TFND.net has provided us with more scans from the same catalog in which we first saw Airachnid, Dead End and Cyberverse Ultra Magnus. This time, we have our first image of Voyager Dreadwing in color. It appears, Dreadwing will be the first use of this mold and not Skyquake afterall. With any luck, fans of Skyquake will see a repaint down the road.

Take a look at the image after the break

Original Source: Color Images of Voyager Transformers Prime Dreadwing - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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This weekend there is another all-new episode of Transformers Prime. Titled Nemesis Prime, the episode promises to pick up on a few dangling plot threads involving Silas and MECH. The result... well, check out the promo image at right and see for yourself! Promo image courtesy of Comics Continuum.

Then tune in to The Hub this Saturday at 8:30pm ET | 5:30pm PT to catch the whole episode!

Upcoming Transformers Prime Episodes

04/07 Nemesis Prime
04/14 Grill
04/21 Armada

Original Source: Transformers Prime Nemesis Prime Promo Image - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Taking a cue from the classic Generation 1 episode Fire in the Sky, the next upcoming episode of Transformers Rescue Bots will feature the Rescue Bots dealing with freak snow showers in the middle of July! Granted, this time out the episode teases it is down to a broken weather machine rather than Decepticons meddling with some crystals at the pole, but it's always a pleasure to watch the robots in disguise handle the snow!

Rescue Bots Episode 10 - Christmas in July
Cody, his family and the Rescue Bots have to stop a snow storm in July when a weather machine goes haywire.

Original listing at MSN TV.

Upcoming Transformers Rescue Bots episodes:

04/14 Four Bots and a Baby
04/21 Walk on the Wild Side
04/28 Christmas in July

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots Episode 10 Christmas in July - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Next up via MSN TV - a new Transformers Prime episode has been announced! This one is set to air on 4/28, yes nearly three months worth now of new and uninterrupted Transformers Prime goodness! This episode is titled "Flying Mind".

The description is as follows (hover over to reveal) : The Decepticon Warship threatens humanity and Raf, Jack and Miko are the only ones who can stop it.

Sounds like the stakes have been raised up higher once again! Check out all-new episodes of Transformers Prime all through April on The Hub!

Upcoming Transformers Prime Episodes

04/07 Nemesis Prime
04/14 Grill
04/21 Armada
04/28 Flying Mind

Original Source: Transformers Prime Season 2 Episode 11 Flying Mind - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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After the public outcry by the fans over our reported news that the sale of fan art had been banned at BotCon this year, it would appear that the powers that be have decided to reverse the ban that was placed on the artist alley. You can find the statement below:

We're pleased to announce, per Hasbro, that artist tables will be allowed at BotCon 2012 as we have allowed it in the past, and will be permissible as part of the show. Hasbro sympathizes and understands fans' discouragement with the previous statements concerning fan art, and while remaining steadfast in the right to protect its IP in regards to unlicensed merchandise, wants to ensure fans can continue to enjoy the BotCon experience which they know is made so great in large part by the fan community.

Original Source: BotCon 2012 Fan Art Ban Reversed - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here's a random bit of fun Transformers Prime merchandise that has popped up in Dollar Tree - Transformers Prime crayons! The jumbo crayons come 10 to a box and feature artwork of Bumblebee pointing his gun at a prospective buyer as if to say "yeah, leave these on the pegs, IF YOU DARE".

In all seriousness it's another oddity for those of you who collect the non-toy merchandise. The colors just have generic names though - no official "Bumblebee yellow" crayon for you!

Original Source: For the Fan who has Everything - Transformers Prime Crayons! - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The sixth of the Japanese neighborhood Primes, Ginza Prime, has been revealed. For those who missed our previous coverage, the Primes of Japan are a set of six characters based on existing Autobots and traits of the local neighborhoods who they are assigned to, as a part of the Cybertron Satellite promotion. Ginza Prime here is based on the Movie Optimus Prime, his silver coloration based on Ginza's historic silver-coin minting, from which the area of Ginza takes its name.

Find out more about the other Primes of Japan by clicking here for our previous coverage.

Original Source: Arise, Ginza Prime! - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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IGN has posted a clip of tomorrow's new episode of Transformers Prime. There are minimal spoilers for the episode itself in the clip - just an entertaining scene involving the Autobot cast feeling a little uneasy around their leader.

Click here to check it out at IGN then share your thoughts on our 2005 Boards.

(Special thanks to ken8kuhletz08 for the thumbnail attached to this story)

Original Source: Transformers Prime Nemesis Prime Preview Clip - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received a couple of updates from our sponsors at Robot Kingdom. Some new preorders have been added to the store!

First and foremost is the Amazon Exclusive MP-11S Sunstorm. This official Masterpiece Sunstorm is going to be available in August 2012 and as it is an exclusive in Japan will doubtless become a hard to find item - so don't miss this chance!

Also now up for preorder is the first assortment of Transformers Prime RC cars. They are up for preorder as a case of 4 (3 Bumblebees and a Knock Out), singles of Bumblebee are also available. These are due for release in the second half of April, so not long to wait for these.

Original Source: Transformers Prime RC Cars & Amazon Sunstorm up for Preorder at Robot Kingdom - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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... well, perhaps "new" is the wrong word as all four of these have been around before, but never in the same assortment before.

2005 Boards member HoosierDaddy reports finding some new Legends Class toys in his local Dollar General. The four toys in the assortment come on generic backer cards, so are not just old Reveal the Shield stock but a new run. The assortment consists of:

Reveal the Shield Legends Optimus Prime
Reveal the Shield Legends Starscream
Universe 2.0 Legends Megatron
Dark of the Moon Cyberverse Bumblebee (Cyberverse Evolution Set)

The Bumblebee is a true oddity, since he is a single pack version of a previous Toys R Us exclusive multipack. This version also omits the big honkin' Autobot symbol on his chest that the last release had. The other three seem largely unchanged from their first releases. They run for $6 each.

Original Source: New Classics Legends Assortment Appearing at Dollar General - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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It seems we are not quite done with "The Primes of Japan" just yet, as a seventh has just been posted up by Snakas. Saitama Prime is the mascot of the Saitama region of Japan, and is based on Bumblebee. His regional influence derives from an alternate spelling of Saitama in Japanese (彩玉市 instead of 埼玉市), where the kanji for "Sai" (彩) can also mean "colorful".

Check out more on the other Primes of Japan and the recently revealed Ginza Prime.

Original Source: Saitama Prime Revealed! - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Business Wire is reporting that Hasbro Studios has done a deal with Netflix to bring its content to multiple platforms across the US. Why this is great news for Transformers fans? Netflix already hosts Transformers Prime, but under this deal, Netflix will also soon be adding Transformers Generation 1, Beast Wars and Rescue Bots later in 2012.

There is also news about when Transformers Prime Season 2 will be available on Netflix. According to the release, Transformers Prime Season 2 will be added after the season finale airs on The Hub.

Other shows which will also be coming to Netflix under this new deal are JEM & The Holograms and G.I. Joe: Real American Heroes. Already available on Netflix are My Little Pony, Pound Puppies, G.I. Joe: Renegades and The Adventures of Chuck & Friends, along with the first season of Transformers Prime.

Original Source: Hasbro Studios to bring Generation 1, Beast Wars and Rescue Bots to Netflix - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Exciting tidbit of news coming from the Snakas Blog, as it's been revealed that the exclusive for the Transformers Generations 2012 book is none other than Artfire! This exclusive was guessed by many when the character appeared in the comic from Transformers Generations 2011 Volume 2. Artfire is (presumedly) a remold of Reveal the Shield Grappel, with Inferno's head and an Arms Micron. It is unknown if the Arms Micron is a new mold, or a redeco at this time.

This is but a teaser image, as TFW2005 user Ricochet has pointed out, with the official reveal and full-on images to be revealed in the coming weeks.

Original Source: Transformers Generations 2012 Exclusive Revealed: Artfire! - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Hey Bot Shots fans, ready to start the hunt again?

TFW2005 user Sideswipe1954 has found the second wave of Transformers: Bot Shots at a Toys R Us in Frederick, Maryland. This second wave is composed of Ratchet, Brawl, Bumblebee (Chase Figure), and Mirage. The wave also has repacks of Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and Barricade from the first wave.

Original Source: Bot Shots Wave 2 found at Retail! - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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More BotCon news, courtesy of the BotCon Twitter account. The one and only Peter Cullen will be on hand at BotCon 2012. For the three people who don't know, Peter Cullen is the infamous voice actor of Optimus Prime in Generation One, the Movies, and can currently be heard in Transformers Prime. Aside from Optimus Prime, Cullen is also known for voicing Ironhide in Generation One and Eeyore in many Winnie The Pooh productions.

Happy by the announcement? Have you come to the sudden realization that this BotCon has three Optimus Prime voice-actors confirmed thus far? Sound off in the discussion board by hitting the link below.

Original Source: Peter Cullen to attend BotCon 2012 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The second assortment of Transformers Prime Cyberverse Legion Class toys have now been found at US retail! They are popping up in both Alhambra, CA and Boise, ID from early sightings, so the hunt for more Cyberverse goodness is now well and truly on! This assortment is the Movie / Prime hybrid assortment and adds Prime Breakdown into the mix along with Movie Mirage, Soundwave and Evac.

Happy hunting all!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Cyberverse Legion Wave 2 Released at US Retail - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received a newsletter update from our sponsors Robot Kingdom. In this update in addition to the Sunstorm and Transformers Prime RC car preorders, there are also preorders for BAPE ~A Bathing Ape~ Convoy Grey Camo Versionand Transformers Prime Voyager Class Wave 2 Case of 4. Instock now are a wide variety of items including the complete assortment of recently released Transformers Prime Arms Micron and EZ Collection figures!

Click here to visit Robot Kingdom and start shopping.

Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter #1183 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Yet another one of the Japanese friendly neighborhood Primes has been revealed. Mito Prime is the name of this one, based on Generation 1 Hound (by way of his Legends toy). He is the mascot of the Mito region, with a Transformers version of the Tokugawa triple-hollyhock crest as a reference to the history of the area.

Original Source: Meet Mito Prime - 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're opting to go with just a couple of listings. But today's auctions give you a shot to earn something really rare. Hard Hero is selling some of their Transformers G1 Statue and Bust Prototypes. Check them out below.

• Hard Hero Prototypes - G1 Optimus Prime and Megatron Busts
• Hard Hero Prototype - G1 Insection Bombshell Statue

Keep your eye on Hard Hero's listings to see if any additional Prototypes pop up.

Original Source: Featured Ebay Auctions - Hard Hero G1 Statue Prototypes - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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Once again, Transformers fan site TFND.net has provided us with our first look at Shadow Strike Bumblebee, a repaint of the Robots in Disguise deluxe Bumblebee. The sharp black and yellow deco is highly reminiscent of Dark of the Moon Cyberfire Bumblebee.

Original Source: Transformer: Prime - Shadow Strike Bumblebee - Transformer World 2005