Transformers News

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Third party group CHMS have posted a new image to their blog, showing off a new accessory that they are making. They are evidently in the process of designing a custom "battle hook" for Dark of the Moon Striker Optimus Prime - based on the fact the handgrip is the same style as the official TRU Japan exclusive Battle Blades. It's one more accessory part for the already heavily armed Striker Optimus Prime!

Original Source: CHMS Striker Optimus Prime Battle Hook - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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

Greetings SourceFans!
This week we've started our Spring Cleaning Sale! Over 75 items up to 75% off! Many new and popular items added to the sale, as well as deep discounts taken on older items. For one week only, we're also offering free domestic shipping on all instock orders over $150, and reduced shipping for international orders! Great news! 3/29 is the official release date for MP-11 Coronation Starscream, as well as Japanese Transfomrers Prime: Arms Micron AM-01 to AM-06 (Skywarp) as well as EZ-01 - EZ-07! Lots of great Japanese pieces to be released this week, that means our stock will be in early next week (barring any delays)!Headrobots Centurion Upgrade Kit is now instock, along with many new recruits including Heroes of Cybertron figures! Revoltech Sci-Fi DOTM Bumblebee is up for preorder as well. A new Source Article, Source Review, and much much more... in this week's SourceNews!

In this issue of SourceNews:
1. TFsource's Spring Cleaning Sale!
2. TFsource Spring Cleaning Featured Items: Reissue Rodimus Prime & Sideswipe!
3. Japanese Transformers Prime Figures Due to be released 3/29!
4. Now instock: Headrobots Centurion Upgrade Kit!
5. TFSource New Recruits!
6. Now up for preorder: Revoltech Sci-Fi DOTM Bumblebee!
7. New Source Article!
8. New TFsource Review: Blood the Dark Warrior!
9. Now instock: Transformers Prime Deluxe Series 02!
10. Now up for Preorder: Transformers Prime RID Series 03!
11. Now instock: Encore #21 Soundblaster & #22 Twincast!
12. Now up for preorder: TFC-007 Rage of Hercules set!
13. Now instock: iGear W-01 Kup & Perceptor Upgrade Kit!
14. Mastermind Creations Knight Morpher Update!
15. Now up for preorder - BTS-05 Wave 2: Nightfang and Salvage!
16. Newest Instock items at TFsource
17. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Click here to visit TFSource and start shopping!

Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews Update for March 26th, 2012 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Board Contributor SydneyY has been gratious enough to provide us with another translated interview. Taken from the pages of Transformers Generations 2011 Volume 2, this interview with Takara designer Shogo Hasui gets into the details and creation process of Masterpiece 10 Convoy.

Click the title bar to read the full interview and all of the tidbits it provides into creating a Masterpiece Transformer.

Original Source: TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Masterpiece - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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News from ACtoys this evening, where a new Universe Hound upgrade kit has been shown. This kit comes to us from 3rd Party Group MGS. The upgrade kit includes customizable weapons such as rockets and pistols which can be configured in several different ways on Hound in robot and vehicle mode. He also comes with six gas tanks that can clip on to the figure. I guess Hound is not very fuel efficient! Also, in the photos is the upgrade kit used on Botcon 2010 figure Turbomaster. It's unknown at this time if a seperate kit is being developed for the Botcon Exclusive or if these pictures are just showing off the compatibility.

Check out the new images by clicking the title bar.

Original Source: MGS-03 New Classics Hound Upgrade Kit - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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The 2012 80s Toy Expo will be April 1st at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel - 600 Highway 7 East, Richmond Hill, Ontario.

The show features a huge selection of vintage 80s toys and all the latest releases from today such as Transformers (vintage and Japanese imports), Masters of the Universe (vintage and modern), Star Wars (new and vintage), GIJoe (vintage and modern), Super Heroes (Marvel Universe/Legends, DCUC etc), Wrestling, and tons of other Action Figures and collectibles.

Featuring the exclusive print for 2012 by Matt Moylan. Matt will be setup at the event selling prints and doing sketches for the attendees.
Former WWF Tag Team Champion Fred Ottman aka Tugboat/Typhoon/Shockmaster is scheduled to attend from 9:30 AM to 3 PM.
Plus the 501st Canadian Garrison representing the Galactic Empire in the Star Wars universe with Stromtroopers, Sith Lords, Bounty Hunters and other Imperial Denizens. They will join the event for photo ops with attendees.

You can RSVP to the 2012 Facebook event here.

Original Source: 2012 Canadian 80s Toy Expo is THIS WEEKEND - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Planet Iacon has updated their Facebook page with a larger version of a silhouette that has been added to Maketoys' website. This silhouette has a striking resemblance to G1 Computron. Is Computron the next combiner from this 3rd Party Group?

Additionally, Maketoys has updated their website with a teaser for the green Giant. The translation indicates it will be released in a set of all six construction team members.

Sound off in our 3rd Party Forum and speculate away on the details!

Original Source: Maketoys Computron On The Way? - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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Maketoys have updated their website with several new photos of the upcoming second set of yellow Giant construction team members. Included are two photos of a partially combined yellow Giant.

Head over to the message board to discuss your thoughts!

Original Source: Maketoys Yellow Giant - Crane and Dump Truck - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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Attention European Transformers fans! The BOTS 2012 convention, hosted in the Netherland, will take place this year on Sunday, June 3rd, at the Can Dance Studios in Aalsmeer. In addition to the standard fare of dealers, collectors and fans, Hasbro will be on-site to present some of their upcoming Transformers Prime figures!

If you can read Dutch, or have a translator on hand, head over to the BOTS 2012 website for registration and more details!

Original Source: BOTS 2012 Dutch Transformers Convention - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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igear has updated their Facebook page with new images of their interpretation of the Sharkticons, Brawn and Cosmos. These latest images appear to be fully colored prototypes, and not renderings.

Head over to the message boards to share your thoughts!

Original Source: igear IG-TF005, MW-03 Hench, and MW-04 UFO - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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More new pictures of Transformers Prime Cyberverse Commanders Wave 2 have shown up online. HK-TF has provided us with looks at both Ironhide and Dreadwing from the upcoming wave. There are lots of new images of the figures in vehicle mode, robot mode and comparison pictures with the wave 1 Cyberverse Commanders.

There's a boat load of images, so take your time and check out the new Decepticon Dreadwing and the Prime interpretation of Ironhide by clicking the title bar.

Original Source: New Images of Transformers Prime Cyberverse Ironhide and Dreadwing - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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More news courtesy of site sponsor Robot Kindgom's Facebook page. We have our first look at what the Takara version of the Transformers Prime toyline's packaging will look like. These figures will come in deluxe sized boxes with no windows for the figures. Additionally, the Microns will come unassembled. Fantastic for those of you who enjoy a little bit of model building with your Transformers.

Check out all the images after the jump

Original Source: Takara Transformers Prime in Packaging Pictures - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsors, Robot Kingdom, have updated their Facebook page stating that Masterpiece 11 Coronation Starscream has arrived. They've provide several images of the box for the figure as well as the coin that is included. Pictures of the figure should be rolling in shortly.

Take a look at the images after the break.

Original Source: Masterpiece 11 Coronation Starscream Box Pictures - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A minor item of interest for some of you here right now, there is a packaging variant out there for Transformers Prime Voyager Megatron. Check out the picture to the left by mtmte586 - on the right you have the initial release version, with the Decepticon symbol cutting into the box window. On the left is a variant version, with the bar on the right a little thicker, and an additional call-out for the "glowing fusion cannon" gimmick.

For most of you this may be a something or nothing kind of change. But for completists, here's another variant to add to the list of ones to track down guys!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Voyager Megatron Packaging Variant - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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CM's Corporation have posted more additional images of their upcoming Ginrai Guttu Kurru figure. These new images show off a near-complete version of the figure, complete with a better look at the various poses he can strike and the parts that come with him (four sets of hands, six heads - three for the helmet and three without the helmet, all with different expressions. Lastly there is a new comparison shot with the CM's Minerva figure, showing how she will stand a whole head shorter than Ginrai.

Read on and check out our mirror of the images, or see the original page over on the CM's Corporation blog.

Original Source: CM's Corp Ginrai Guttu Kurru Figure Additional Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 sponsor Robotkingdom has updated their Facebook page with new, in-hand photos of the upcoming MP-11, Masterpiece Coronation Starscream.

This version of Starscream is a remold of the original MP-03 Masterpiece Starscream and features a G1 accurate deco. As the name implies, this version also includes accessories featured during the infamous coronation scene in the 1986 animated Transformers movie: a pair of purple pauldrons, articulated cape and a gold chromed crown. A small, transparent blue pilot is also included to stash in his cockpit.

Robotkingdom's MP-11 stock also includes a commemorative coin, as has been the case with previous Masterpiece figures.

Check out the photos after the jump, and then head over to the boards to talk it out!

Original Source: In-hand photos of MP-11 Masterpiece Coronation Starscream - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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High Moon Studios, the folks behind the highly anticipated Transformers: Fall of Cybertron game, announced today via the Twitter, that they will be releasing the first gameplay trailer on Wednesday, March 28. They will also be announcing Fall of Cybertron's release date!

Keep your eyes on the front page for when it drops tomorrow!

Original Source: Fall of Cybertron: first gameplay trailer tomorrow! - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A bit of news reaches us now about upcoming Transformers Prime assortments. It seems that the Skyquake Voyager we saw at the San Diego Comic Con last year (pictures attached for those that missed it) is in fact not going to be the first release of the mold - we are getting one based on Dreadwing first. Dreadwing, as established in the most recent episode of Transformers Prime, is Skyquake's twin so the repainting of one as the other was inevitable - and given that Dreadwing is tipped to be a major character during season 2, it makes sense to release his toy first while he is fresh in the mind of viewers.

His assortment, the Voyager / Powerizer Wave 3, will also contain repacks of Bulkhead, Optimus Prime and Megatron. Those of you planning to add the Voyager Class Starscream to your shelves take note - he is packed one per case, and only in Wave 2 so far.

What is the fate of the touted Skyquake version of this mold though? Doubtless the slides were labelled Skyquake to avoid spoiling a season 2 character reveal - but with Takara-Tomy releasing toys of Transformers Prime in Japan alongside the first season, could we see a Skyquake debut in Japan before America? As always, watch this space.

This news comes to you via Full Metal Hero.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Dreadwing to be released in Voyager Wave 3 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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iGear has sent out a new picture of their upcoming Hench unofficial update of Minibot Brawn. This new image teases that Hench is going to be one two-faced robot - that is, that he'll have two faces. One face is based on the animation design of Brawn's head - the other is seemingly based on the face from the original toy. Check out our mirror of the image attached to this story.

Original Source: iGear Hench's Two Faces - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Following on from the news about Dreadwing earlier, we've got some news for you now on the other character appearing in Loose Cannons, Wheeljack! Here for your enjoyment is a gallery of the Wrecker swordsman. But he's not alone - fellow Wave 1 Deluxe release Soundwave also has a gallery which we are sharing with you today. For those who have not picked either of these two toys up yet, they are two of the coolest releases in the new Transformers Prime line, and well worth taking a look at - fun, poseable, and show accurate, they are two of the best Deluxe class figures out there at the moment. Click the links below and check out their galleries, courtesy of thedrknss48:

TFW Transformers Prime Wheeljack Gallery
TFW Transformers Prime Soundwave Gallery

Check back for more Transformers Prime fun later this week!

Original Source: TFW Transformers Prime Wheeljack & Soundwave Galleries - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Fun Publications sent out an email with further information about the recent credit card fraud issue affecting them:

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Here is the latest update on the credit card security investigation.

The firm we have hired to analyze our former ecommerce server and software has preliminarily determined that we did incur a SQL injection code attack sometime before Christmas. Our ISP did have a commercial product installed that was supposed to defeat these types of attacks, but apparently it failed.

This allowed the hackers access to our order information. While it is still unknown exactly what data they were able to harvest (investigation continues) we need to assume that they were able to extract all of our order information. The security firm thinks that this attack has allowed the hackers to come back periodically and harvest more information. However, once the old server was taken out of service (around February 21st) there was nothing left for them to access.

Once this information was stolen, (no matter if it was back before Christmas) there is no time frame as to when the thieves may sell or try to use the information to purport credit card theft.

What does this mean to me?

We are asking again that anyone who has used a credit card in our old online systems in the past year (NOT THE NEW STORE) to get your card replaced immediately. If you have done this already, there is no action required on your part.

We apologize for the inconvenience, we know this whole thing is a pain, but it is better to replace the cards than have to deal with any issues that may result from this theft of data. Even though the amount of fraud has greatly declined, we are still receiving a customer report every few days of someone else (who hasn’t replaced their cards) getting hit. We strongly encourage you to take this step immediately if you have not done so already. Again, this DOES NOT pertain to any cards that have been used in the new store.

What is the plan?

We are still working on all of the issues and are several weeks away from a final resolution. Our new store is currently offline while we complete the entries and audit the data from the renewals we received last week. Just to reiterate, this new store is a totally different piece of software, at a totally different hosting site. There are hundreds of other retailers using this same software as it is hosted by the software creators.

We hope to have the store online and registration system back online sometime next week. When the store comes back online, we will be adding products slowly so it will take some time to have everything back in the store.

Thank you for your patience and support during this trying issue.

Brian

Original Source: Fun Publications CC Issues - 3/27/12 New Information - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers Galaxy has updated their Facebook page with a picture of what appears to be another 3rd Party Megatron figure. No additional information is provided such as price point or the 3rd Party Group making the figure. No pictures of the robot mode just yet, but the gun mode is very loyal to the original's design. Looks like fans will have several options between this, Hegemon and the recently revealed Boldtoys figure.

Check out the image and then speculate away in the 3rd Party Forum

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

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Korean Pop group Big Bang have released the full version of their song "Feeling". This song will be used in the opening credits of Transformers Prime in Japan. The song is from their album titled "Alive". You can check out Big Bang's page to get your first listen of the new theme song. When you're done checking it out, head over to the 2005 Boards to discuss. Can you see Optimus and crew busting Decepti-chops to this song? Share your thoughts in the discussion thread.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Japan Opening Song Released - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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HK-TF have come through once again on the advanced look at the next wave of Cyberverse Legion figures from the Transformers Prime figures. Along with the previous looks at Breakdown and Soundwave, we now have several images of their wavemates; Evac and Mirage. While actually not from the Prime continuity Evac (From Transformers the Ride) and Mirage (From Dark of The Moon) are shown here in robot and vehicle modes. Mirage is displayed in the photos next to the molds original use, Revenge Of The Fallen Sideways.

Take a look at the new images after the break.

Original Source: New Images of Transformers Prime Cyberverse Evac and Mirage - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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E-Hobby have twittered an image of a sticker set which they will be offering as an exclusive. The set of foil stickers includes Cybertronian markings, tribal tattoo decals, numbers, letters and bullet markings - all good stuff for creating your own customised Transformer deco! Check out the image on their Twitter account.

Original Source: E-Hobby Exclusive Custom Stickers - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Takara-Tomy have updated their online catalog with images of the second wave releases in the Transformers Prime Arms Micron line. The second set of releases includes the Japanese release of Terrorcon Cliffjumper - the first edition Cliffjumper with the alternate head mold as an undead version of Cliffjumper - as well as the sinister Soundwave. Each comes with a new, Japan-only Arms Micron partner. There are some new images here, which show off the toys and their Arms Micron partners - Soundwave is largely the same toy as in the US, just with his additional little scorpion sidekick - while in another turn up, Terrorcon Cliffjumper has gone from being a shiny purple to clear purple plastic - now looking like he is well and truly made from Dark Energon!

Also on the website with this update are pages for the two releases in the Japanese Transformers Prime EZ Collection - Arcee and Bulkhead - though their images (and presumably their toys) are the same as their US versions.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Japan Arms Micron Terrorcon Cliffjumper, Soundwave & EZ Collection Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to Dr. Wu, we now have our first Transformers Prime upgrade kit. DR-WU DW-TP-01 Blade, will include a new head for Transformers Prime Deluxe Wheeljack and a hand grenade accessory. The new head gives you the option of displaying Wheeljack with out his battle mask.

Check out the images after the break. Thanks to Transformers Galaxy Facebook page for the new images.

Original Source: DR-WU DW-TP-01 Blade - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Kaiyado has updated their website with some official photography for their upcoming Revoltech Movie Bumblebee. This awesome non-transforming figure is shown here in detail, illustrating all of his various features, including fold out shoulder mounted missile launchers, an interchangeable gun arm, alternate battlemasked head and two sets of hands - one set closed fists, and the others open. Of course as with all Kaiyado's various Revoltech releases Bumblebee will be able to strike a lot of cool poses.

Check out all the images at the link above!

Original Source: Revoltech Movie Bumblebee Official Images - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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High Moon Studios has posted a link on their Twitter for the next trailer for Transformers: Fall of Cybertron. The release date is August 28th, 2012.

Check out the new trailer below!



Hosted by Gamespot.

Original Source: Transformers: Fall of Cybertron - 1st gameplay trailer is live! - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The next episode of Transformers Prime has been revealed on MSN TV. Airing on 4/21, it is titled "Armada"!

Transformers Prime season 2 episode 10 - Armada
Bulkhead is trapped on the Decepticon Warship and amid dual tries on Megatron's life.

Yes, another new episode! We're looking at 10 weeks worth of an unbroken run of Transformers Prime episodes - will we make it to a whole half season of uninterrupted new episodes? Watch this space!

Upcoming Transformers Prime episodes

3/31 Crossfire
4/07 Nemesis Prime
4/14 Grill
4/21 Armada

Original Source: Transformers Prime Season 2 Episode 10 Armada - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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4/21 is not only bringing us a new Transformers Prime episode - there is also a new episode of Transformers Rescue Bots! Episode 8 of the show is airing on 4/21 and is titled Walk on the Wild Side! Boulder decides that the team needs an animal mascot but maybe a zoo isn't the best place to find one.

Yes, a Boulder focus episode! Check out the full listing on MSN TV.

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots Episode 8 Walk on the Wild Side - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsors Robot Kingdom have shared some scans from the April edition of Gengeki Hobby magazine. The scans in this edition cover the first two waves of the Japanese version of the Transformers Prime line, showcasing the Arms Microns series. There's also a brief page showing more of Masterpiece Sunstorm and some other cool apparel including what looks like a Matrix styled digital clock - letting you know what time of day it is so you are always on time to light a darkest hour.

Original Source: Dengeki Hobby April Edition Scans - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member D-Drive has sent us the Diamond Comics shipping list for next week. On the Transformers front there is but one new issue out next week - How to Draw Transformers by Nick Roche. Pick up this book to learn the secrets of one of the pros!

HOW TO DRAW TRANSFORMERS SC
(W/A) Nick Roche (CA) Marcelo Matere

The complete guide to drawing Transformers! Everyone knows that Transformers are fun to watch and play, but did you know that they are also fun to draw? Now you can become a first-rate Transformers artist, just by following these step-by-step instructions!

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for 4 April - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Botcon have tweeted a panel of art from this year's comic. In this panel we see a squad of Autobots under the leadership of Metalhawk ready for battle - including such classic characters as Wheeljack, Tracks, Jazz, Warpath and Scoop (a 1988 Targetmaster!), all in the style of their Generation 1 toys / models. Check it out here.

Original Source: Botcon 2012 Comic Panel - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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Check out the latest video for the upcoming Transformers: Fall of Cybertron game, featuring interviews with the game designers at High Moon Studios, as well as new in-game footage and action sequences.

Original Source: Transformers: Fall of Cybertron - Behind the Scenes - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to HK-TF member whkvictor, we now have some in-hand photos of Knock Out and Hot Shot! HK-TF member oscar has also uploaded some comparison shots of the new deluxe Vehicon figure.

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Facebook group Hobbybase also has some photos of wave 3 in-hand, including the new deluxe Vehicon!

Original Source: In-hand photos of Transformers: Prime Robots in Disguise Wave 3 - Knock Out, Hot Shot and Vehicon - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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Ebay seller miyatoys has given us our first in-package glimpse of the upcoming Transformers: Prime wave 3 of the Robots in Disguise line of deluxe figures: Knock Out and Hot Shot. You can see the photos of the packaging, and their bios after the jump.

Original Source: Transformers Prime RiD Deluxe Knock Out and Hot Shot - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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Botcon has tweeted a photo of Pretender Metalhawk, who is featured in this year's Botcon box set.

Original Source: Botcon 2012 Metalhawk - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Comics Continuum has posted a preview image of the next episode of Transformers Prime. Season 2 episode 7 is titled Crossfire, and features Starscream and Airachnid - and as this promo shows, poor Arcee is quite literally stuck in the middle of these two Decepticons! Check out the new episode at 8:30pm ET | 5:30pm PT this Saturday on The Hub.

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

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards staff member SydneyY sent us some more information on that mysterious Matrix shaped item we thought was an alarm clock featured in the recent Dengeki Hobby scans. It's not actually an alarm clock at all but a "Cybertron Satellite" - a monitor in the shape of Matrix. It is set up in various retailers in Japan (Hakuhinkan, Yodobashi Camera, Bic Camera to name a few) and the retailers with this are expected to sell exclusives. What those exclusives are remains to be seen - possibly more Microns or other campaign toy items?

There is also a short article in the magazine, explaining where the idea to include the Arms Microns came from - and also that they will be featured in omake (animated shorts) at the end of the Japanese Prime episodes
. Read on to check it out!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Japan Arms Microns Designer Comments - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: process @ TFW2005.com

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Ebay seller miyatoys has given us our first in-package glimpse of the upcoming Transformers: Prime wave 3 of the Robots in Disguise line of deluxe figures: Knock Out and Hot Shot. You can see the photos of the packaging, and their bios after the jump.

Now updated with pictures of the Vehicon in package too!

Original Source: Transformers Prime RiD Deluxe Knock Out, Hot Shot and Vehicon in Package - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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New pictures have surface via ACToys of the new MGS-03 Hound Upgrade kit. This kit will give your Universe Hound some new weapons and some rocket launchers for Ravage. New pictures have also surfaced of MGS' next project, MGS-05 will be another upgrade kit for Universe Hound. This kit will turn your Hound figure into an updated Generation 1 Brawn figure.

Check out the new images by clicking the title bar.

Original Source: MG3-03 Pics and MGS-05 Brawn Upgrade Kit - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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TakaraTomy has updated several sections of their website. The updates include:

• New Prime Campaign
• MP-11S Sunstorm
• Transformers Prime Arms Up Mission Game (Coming Mid-April)
• Transformers Prime Product Update - Terrorcon Cliffjumper & Soundwave
• Transformers Prime Video Clips Update

Click on the title bar to discuss on the boards.

Original Source: TakaraTomy Transformers Website Update - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Check out a clip from this Saturday's upcoming episode of Transformers Prime. The episode is titled "Crossfire" and will air at 8:30pm ET on The Hub. This clip comes courtesy of Yahoo UK

Original Source: Transformers Prime "Crossfire" Preview Clip - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Check out the Featured Ebay Auctions we are sharing today. A lot of different Transformers items you won't always come across when browsing around.

• JOSE DELBO - TRANSFORMERS #40 COVER ORIGINAL ART 1988 | eBay
• TRANSFORMERS 3D 3-D Lenticular UNICRON PRIMUS CYBERTRON promo display CARD rare | eBay
• Transformer Bounce House Inflatable Jumper Art Panel Theme Banner | eBay
• 2007 BOTCON EXCLUSIVE GRIMLOCK PRE-ASSEMBLE KIT CUSTOMIZATION CLASS OVERKILL MIB | eBay
• VINTAGE TRANSFORMERS 1990 G1 ACTION MASTERS OPTIMUS PRIME ARMORED CONVOY MIB | eBay
• Transformer 2000 - Car Robots - ANIME SOUNDTRACK CD original | eBay
• Transformers Frito Lay Variety Pack Mail Away School Folder 1985 Hasbro Used | eBay
• Japanese G1 Transformers Godmaster Super Ginrai Junior Powermaster Optimus Prime | eBay

Original Source: Featured ebay Auctions - G1 Comic Art, Moon Bounce, Ginrai Jr and More - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Auto Assembly have announced their next guest! Making his Auto Assembly debut is Marvel UK comic artist Jeff Anderson, whose other credits includes a character you might have heard of, yes? As well as working on many classic issues of the Marvel UK Transformers comic - some examples at right - Jeff also worked on Death's Head, Knights of Pendragon and more! Meet him this August at Auto Assembly, the UK's biggest Transformers convention! Auto Assembly 2012 is taking place at the Hilton Metropole Hotel in Birmingham UK over the weekend of 3-5 August. Click on the above links to find out more - and click here to sample more of Jeff's excellent work!

Original Source: Jeff Anderson to Attend Auto Assembly 2012 - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Tomorrow might be the end of March, but it's not the end of the new Transformers Prime episodes - they'll be carrying on through the month of April too! Tomorrow though to see March out is the new episode Crossfire - and to whet your appetite for the new episode there is another new still for you to check out - this one, coming at you via the Transformers Facebook page, shows Megatron and Dreadwing, who was introduced last week in Loose Cannons.

Check out the new episode on The Hub tomorrow at 8:30 ET | 5:30 PT!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Crossfire Airs Tomorrow - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Prime toyline has launched in Japan - and Japanese blogger Alfes2000 (along with a couple of others) has shared lots and lots of lovely new pictures of the new toys. There's comparisons with the US releases where available, plus shots showing the toys without their stickers in some cases. In addition to the Arms Microns and the stickers in place of paint applications, some of the toys have subtle plastic color variations. Check out the new galleries (all courtesy of Alfes2000 unless noted):

Arms Micron AM-01 Optimus Prime (& part 2). Discussion thread link.

Arms Micron AM-02 Bumblebee. Discussion thread link.

Arms Micron AM-04 Ratchet. Discussion thread link.

Arms Micron AM-06 Skywarp by whkvictor of HK-TF. Discussion thread link.

Transformers Prime Japan EZ Collection. Discussion thread link.

And last but not least, a demonstration of the combination gimmick of the Arms Microns and the E-Hobby exclusive sticker sheet.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Japanese Release Toys Roundup - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Planet Iacon on Facebook have shared a new image of a prototype of the upcoming Terminus Hexatron figure from Mastermind Creations. This 3rd party unlicensed figure is based on Generation 1 Sixshot. A seperate picture of Planet Iacon's Facebook page show's a new image with MM-03 Cyclops and MM-05 Air Screech. Air Screech is shown three different sizes; 3.5 inches, 5 inches and 9 inches tall.

Check out the images after the break!

Original Source: Mastermind Creations Terminus Hexatron Prototype - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards staff member Megamus dropped us a line to let us know that the Megatoyfan & Headrobots exclusive, Courageous, is now up for preorder at Megatoyfan and due to be released in about a week! Courageous is a Brave Maximus version of the Headrobots Centurion, limited to 200 pieces. Megamus has also sent a few new in hand pictures our way showing off the finished versions of the two heads! Read on and check them out, and click here to view the preorder page.

Original Source: Headrobots Courageous Megatoyfan Exclusive In-hand pictures & preorder now up - Transformer World 2005

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Hong Kong Transformers Fans Group on Facebook have uploaded a gallery of the upcoming Transformers Prime Wave 3 Robots In Disguise Deluxe Vehicon figure. You can see the figure in both modes, in the package and comparison pics with the First Edition figure and Takara Transformers Prime Skywarp.

What do you think? Is this an improvement over the First Edition figure? Sound off on the 2005 Boards

Original Source: Robots In Disguise Vehicon Images with First Edition Comparison Pictures - Transformer World 2005