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Originally posted by: Tim Formas @ TFW2005.com

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Comic Book Resources has posted a five-page preview of Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers #1. Last Stand of the Wreckers #1, written by Nick Roche and James Roberts with pencils by Nick Roche, is out in comic book stores tomorrow, Wednesday, January 27th. Check out the five-page preview and covers by clicking on the thumbnail to the left.

Original Source: Last Stand of the Wreckers #1 Five-Page Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tim Formas @ TFW2005.com

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Michael Bay has updated his official website with a little bit of information on potential locations at which Transformers 3 may be filmed. The director states that he scouted Chicago, Detroit, and Washington D.C. for potential locations. He also added that the script for the third movie is feeling very different than that of the first two. The rest of his update talks about how he assisted with the Haiti disaster relief.

Original Source: Transformers 3 Scouting Location Update @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tim Formas @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 has an early review on another Transformers comic! Today's review is for Last Stand of the Wreckers #1 by IDW Publishing, which will be released in comic book stores tomorrow - Wednesday, January 27th. Check out the review and a few new images from the issue by clicking on the Title Bar or thumbnail to the left.
TFW2005 has an early review on another Transformers comic! Today's review is for Last Stand of the Wreckers #1 by IDW Publishing, which will be released in comic book stores tomorrow - Wednesday, January 27th.

Last Stand of the Wreckers #1

Credits
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Written by: Nick Roche & James Roberts
Script: Nick Roche
Pencils: Nick Roche
Inks : Nick Roche and John Wycough
Colors by: Josh Burcham
Letters by: Neil Uyetake
Editor: Andy Schmidt
Associate Editor: Denton J. Tipton

Covers
Cover A – Art by Nick Roche and Colors by Josh Burcham
Cover B – Art by Trevor Hutchison
Retailer Incentive – Art by Trevor Hutchison

Review
Last Stand of the Wreckers #1 marks the debut of another IDW title that the reader needs to keep tabs on in order to understand the publishing company’s current canon. Whereas the Transformers ongoing series and Bumblebee mini-series are intimately tied together story-wise, Last Stand of the Wreckers so far appears to be more of a stand-alone story within IDW’s Transformers timeline.

Last Stand of the Wreckers takes place before the events of Transformers Ongoing #1. The series kicks off three years ago, with other fallout from Sunstreaker’s betrayal that leads into the All Hail Megatron series. The issue jumps to various points in time in those three years and primarily serves as the background for the story that will kick-off full steam in Issue #2.

Nick Roche wears several badges with this issue, serving as co-writer, script writer, pencil guy, and sharing inking duties. Together with James Roberts, the two have developed a story that takes on a completely different tone that the two other series currently offered by IDW. Whereas the ongoing series and Bumblebee are very serious in tone, Last Stand of the Wreckers is a little more light-hearted with quite a bit of comedy mixed in. The comedy is added in quite nicely, taking nothing away from the storyline or action. Most of the comedy comes from the interaction between the Wreckers team as they assemble and head to their next mission. Decepticon fanatics, worry not. There are plenty of Decepticon jokers as well.

As far as the cast of characters, it’s a mix of the familiar and unfamiliar. The casual Generation One fan will recognize the likes of Ultra Magnus, Springer, Kup, Perceptor, and Fortress Maximus. However, they may not recognize much of the cast of the Wreckers and the Decepticon forces. Much of the rest is rounded out with characters who only received toys and coverage in Europe and Japan. Will the casual reader know about Overlord and his background? To make matters even more complicated, the reader has to have background knowledge of both past Transformers storylines in IDW as well as even Marvel. A past IDW human character (see attached spoiler picture) returns and has integrated herself as part of the Wreckers team for over a year. The issue finishes with a bang with the reveal of a Transformer not seen since the Marvel days.

Nick Roche’s art in the issue matches up perfectly to the overtone of the story. During the comedy bits scattered throughout the issue, the illustrations sometimes actually make you laugh louder than the written bit. Nick’s done a great job of illustrating laughter and hilarious expressions. The art style overall is what you have seen from Nick Roche in the past, with little deviation. For those following the other two current IDW series, it’ll be a little jarring as the art style is again different than the other styles featured in the other two. That said, though, the only character in the series to appear thus far in the ongoing series or the Bumblebee mini-series is Ultra Magnus.

Last Stand of the Wreckers is definitely worth a look. It’s a refreshing break from all the seriousness that has been dealt with in the last two years with All Hail Megatron and the Ongoing story arc, it part because of the nature of the team and in part because of the comedy used in the writing. While this issue may have been light on the big action sequences due to having to set the story up, they are indeed called the Wreckers. Knowing the Wreckers, damage and deaths are some forthcoming!

Original Source: TFW2005 Reviews Last Stand of the Wreckers #1 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tim Formas @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member Dragonwolf reports sighting the Walmart exclusive Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Scout-Two Packs at a Walmart in West Columbia, South Carolina. There are two two-packs avaiilable: Road Rival Showdown with Beachcomber and Deadlift and Windy City Chase with Slap Dash and Trenchmouth. Each sets sells for $16.00. Check out picture proof of the sighting by clicking on the thumbnail to the left for pictures of the Road Rival Showdown set and an image of the receipt.

Original Source: Walmart Exclusive Movie Scout Two-Packs Available at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tim Formas @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro has officially confirmed their February exclusives. Although all figures were previously seen through other means and several are already available, the biggest piece of confirmation in the article is that the Legends-class Devastator box-set will be a Walmart exclusive. Below is a summary of the exclusives and what store they will be exclusive to:

Walmart - Legends Devastator set, Beachcomber and Deadlift Road Rival Showdown Two-Pack, Slap Dash and Trenchmouth Windy City Chase Two-Pack

Toys 'R Us - Shanghai Showdown set (featuring Skids & Mudflap and Demolishor), Animated Arcee, Animated Ratchet Cybertron Mode

Target - Bumblebee and Shadow Striker Legends Two-Pack, Rally Mudflap and Offroad Skids Legends Two-Pack, and Smokescreen and Starscream Legends Two-Pack.

Kmart - Nebular Starscream

Check out official (although small) images of the figures by clicking on the thumbnail to the left.

Original Source: Hasbro Officially Announces February Exclusives, Confirms Legends Devastator as Walmart Exclusive @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Gears @ TFW2005.com

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New images have surfaced at UGO.com of the Optimus Prime and Megatron figures for the Transformers: War For Cybertron toy line. They are based on the upcoming video game from Activision. Click the image to the left to view them in all of their glory!

Original Source: War For Cybertron Optimus Prime and Megatron Toy Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Gears @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers Revenge Of The Fallen Scout class wave 5 has been sighted and purchased at U.S. retail! They were found at a Target in Inglewood, California. This wave includes Sonar, Wideload, and the highly anticipated Brakedown!

Seen any new Transformers in your area? Let everyone know in our Transformers Sightings Forum!

Original Source: Revenge Of The Fallen Scout class Wave 5 found at U.S. Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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A rare piece of Transformers history is available on ebay right now. DrBifford let's us know that 2 design model cells from the original Transformers Movie in 1986 are up for grabs, signed by Dick Gautier (3rd season Rodimus Prime voice). If you have the funds, and like rare pieces, these may be for you. If not, it's always worth a look-see when things like this pop up.

Check out the auction here: Transformers Movie 2 Rodimus Prime Model Movie Cells.

Original Source: Rare 1986 Transformers Movie Animation Cells On Ebay @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: soundwaveCA @ TFW2005.com

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Our friends at Reprolabels have sent out their new January update announcing new sticker sets. They have also launched a new promotion for ROTF-inspired symbols. For each $20 you spend on TF sets, you will receive a large faction symbol set, printed metallic on on transparent stock, which features symbols for NEST, Fallen, Bots and Cons.

New sticker set's which are now available include full upgrade sets for Animated Shockwave, in both purple and gray flavors. As well as a full upgrade set for G1 Pretender Jazz, meant to substitute his less awesome original stickers, and two new movie upgrade set's.

Original Source: Reprolabels.com January Update @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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FansProject has revealed the latest component/figure from their upgrade set for Bruticus Maximus; Crossfire Set B! The addition of Crossfire, a scout sized figure, results in a new leg for Bruticus! Crossfire also turns into an attack humvee.

The addition of Crossfire results in each limb component for Bruticus being different molds for the 1st time! Click on the title bar to check it out!

Original Source: FansProject Reveals Crossfire Set B @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: XJunky @ TFW2005.com

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CostumeCraze has posted some images of upcoming "Sexy" Transformers costumes for ladies. Two flavors, "Sexy Bumblebee" and "Sexy Optimus Prime" will be available for pre-order on the site soon, you can take a look at both costumes by clicking on the thumbnail.

Original Source: Upcoming Provocative Transformers Costumes @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tim Formas @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to D-Drive, TFW2005 has a list of items to be shipped by Diamond Comic Distributors to comic book stores for release next Wednesday, February 3rd. Although no new comics will be released, the following toys will be available next Wednesday:

Revenge of the Fallen N.E.S.T. Battle Pack
Revenge of the Fallen Scout 2010 Wave 2 Assortment
Revenge of the Fallen Voyager 2010 Wave 2 Assortment

The N.E.S.T Battle Pack, already sighted at US Retail, features a two-pack of Battlefield Bumblebee & Infiltrator Soundwave. The Scout 2010 Wave 2 Assortment includes Breakdown, Wideload, Sonar, Skystalker, Scattershot, and Divebomb. The Voygar 2010 Wave 2 Assortment includes Defender Optimus Prime and Mindwipe.

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping Lists for February 3, 2010 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: XJunky @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers At The Moon has posted a report sharing some details on the Transformers display at UK Toy Fair 2010. Some toys on display were WFC Optimus Prime (which looks to be Voyager sized) and Bumblebee, new G1 themed Legends and an Ultra Sized Universe Seaspray! Click on Discuss to read the rest of the details from the show.

Original Source: UK Toy Fair 2010- Universe Ultra Seaspray @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tim Formas @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member UNICRON-WMD has found the Walmart exclusive Legends-class Devastator gift-set from the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen toyline at a Walmart store in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The cost of the giftset is $32.00. Check out proof of the sighting by clicking on the thumbnail to the left.

Original Source: Walmart Exclusive Legends-Class Devastator Out at Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Remy has posted an interesting packaging variant to Transformers Revenge of the Fallen's Defender Optimus Prime on his blog. This variant, like several seen in the weeks leading up to the line's release last June, places Optimus Prime in robot mode in a tall box rather than in vehicle mode in the standard Voyager class box. The variant's cross sells are for Nebular Starscream rather than Defender Optimus Prime's wave mate Mindwipe, so it is possible that this may be a running change in a later assortment - or possibly just a packaging test to see how well the mold works when shipped in robot mode.

As always, stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.

Original Source: Revenge of the Fallen Defender Optimus Prime Packaging Variant @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Online retailer Toyz and Gamez has put up the listings for the first Deluxe assortment of Transformers: Power Core Combiners. The first assortment will consist of:

Huffer with Caliburst
Smolder with Chopster
Searchlight with Backwind

Of particular note is this article reveals last week's mystery Decepticon will be named Smolder, and that Searchlight, a Throttlebot from 1987, will be making his return in 2010!

Original Source: First Deluxe Class Listings for Power Core Combiners @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Deefuzz @ TFW2005.com

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Check out Slide2Play's exclusive video preview of the Glu Mobile iPhone port of Transformers G1 Awakening!

Original Source: Video Preview of Transformers G1 Awakening for iPhone @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tim Formas @ TFW2005.com

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IDW Publishing Editor-in-Chief Chris Ryall has posted, via his Ryalltime blog, the alternate cover (Cover B) to Transformers #6. The alternate cover, drawn by Andrew Wildman, features Optimus Prime standing in a forest with hands clenched. Check out the cover by clicking on the thumbnail to the left.

Original Source: Transformers #6 Wildman Cover @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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The Private Universe was in attendance at UK Toy Fair 2010, and brings us the 1st images of the new Transformers at the event! Here's is how they described the scene:

Movie stuff on display including leader Starscream and Bludgon. Game tie in figues from War on Cybertron where on the stand - present where Prime and Bumblebee, dulxue size only is the only price point for this range. Both where in cybertron vehicle mode.

Picture above shows power core combiners. She described them as 5 legend sized figures that combine. They look great.

Battle Ops bumblebee on show price between leader and supreme points - £60ish - Looked cool.

RPMs where a surprise, the hot wheel sized cars. New higher price point called Stealth Force. The cars transformed into a battlemode with gun etc, poping out. The Prime was moterized with sound effects. I was told Bay liked this and is planning on using the idea.

Click on the thumbnail to the left to see the 1st images of Seaspray, Bruticus from the PowerCore Combiners 5 packs, and the new deluxe Ironhide!

Original Source: UK Toy Fair 2010 Transformers Update With Promotional Ad @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member S250 has provided us with images of two new Transformers Revenge of the Fallen redecos. First and foremost is a repainted version of Ravage, who according to S250 is going to be a Japanese limited edition, but no word on how he will be available - yet.

Also seen is an "Asia Version" of Revenge of the Fallen Voyager Optimus Prime. This appears to be the same basic version of Voyager Optimus Prime released in the first assortment of Revenge of the Fallen Voyager Class toys, except with different writing on him. The writing on this version means "brave and fierce, resolute and courageous, bushido", which is very fitting for Optimus Prime.

Check out both images by clicking on the title of this story.

Original Source: Revenge of the Fallen Optimus Prime and Ravage Redecos @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member S250 has passed along word that Hasbro Hong Kong have begun to solicit orders for several out-of-production Transformers items that they will be reissuing in the coming months (as Hasbro Hong Kong also runs Takara-Tomy's market for Asia excluding Japan)

Items intended for reissue include:

Galaxy Force:
Primus
Hybrid Style Galaxy Convoy

Generation 1:
Encore Metroplex
Predaking
Sixshot

Transformers Henkei:
Hound
Cyclonus
Convoy

This is a great chance to pick up items you might have missed out on the first time around - be sure to check our site sponsors for preorders as the release date draws nearer.

Original Source: New Reissues for Hong Kong @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The latest wave of Transformers exclusives are hitting retail! The latest set of exclusives to be found at US retail are the Target Exclusive Revenge of the Fallen Legends Class two packs. 2005 Boards member ViceGripX has purchased the cool Bumblebee VS Shadow Striker and Smokescreen VS Starscream two packs at the Tacoma, Wa Target store. Also in this wave of exclusives and at retail now is the Offroad Autobot Skids with Rally Mudflap Legends two pack.

Don't forget, you can share the latest Transformers Sightings news for your area in our Transformers Sightings forum.

Original Source: Target Exclusive Revenge of the Fallen Two Packs Released @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tim Formas @ TFW2005.com

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An anonymous news submitter has informed us that Chicago Studio City, the largest fiming complex between the coasts, has posted a sign indicating that Michael Bay's office can be located there at the studio. Given the report a few days ago that the director was scouting Chicago, Detroit, and Washington DC for Transformers 3, the sign seems to indicate that Chicago has been chosing as a filming location for the third movie.

Original Source: Transformers 3 Confirmed to Film in Chicago? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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2005 boards member has posted an image of the upcoming voyager Sea Spray in package! Like Powerglide, Sea Spray started out as a minibot in Generation 1 and the modern update is a significant upgrade in size.

The new Sea Spray turns into a hovercraft, and features interactivity with scout figures, acting as a transport. Click on the thumbnail to take a closer look!

Original Source: 2010 Voyager Sea Spray In Package @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Arker has updated with some new in package images of upcoming Transformers toys. This time, they have in package shots of Evac and Red Rampage. These new images show off the bios for both characters, revealing that Evac is joining the crew of Autobots bullying Dirge, and that Brawn might be a bit late to the party with his Rampage hunt...
Check out the bios below:

RAMPAGE lives for fights like the one. As he and BUMBLEBEE circle each other, scanning for any advantage, he grins at the thought of the violence to come. He's heard stories of the AUTOBOT warrior's skill, and he looks forward to testing himself against it. Already, he can imagine his whips tearing his enemy's armor to pieces.

Since coming to Earth, EVAC has made it his business to clean up the messes left behind by the relentless AUTOBOT pursuit of the DECEPTICONS around the world. Usually, that means search and rescue, but occasionally it also means taking out a DECEOPTICON that manages to escape the AUTOBOT dragnet. DIRGE has managed to evade the AUTOBOTS too often, so now it's time for EVAC to stop him.

Original Source: Revenge of the Fallen Evac and Red Rampage on Card Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.