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03-02-2015, 02:10 PM | #16176 |
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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com
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Carrying on our series of Robots in Disguise galleries, today we're highlighting the main character of the new show, the one and only Bumblebee! Robots in Disguise Bumblebee remains a muscle car as he has been of late, but has traded arm cannons for a suitably huge greatsword.
Robots in Disguise Bumblebee is very much a middling release in the line. On the positives, he's got a good range of movement including a waist swivel, and can strike some good action poses with that sword of his, including a few with a two-handed grip. On the less great front, the car roof on the back of the legs gets in the way on some poses, and the feet lack substantial heels, so some poses are really hard to maintain. The gears on the doors are also a cause for concern - the teeth on mine have already worn down in paces after only a few transformations. Overall, Bumblebee is a release with personality and poseability, but he is not without flaws by any means. Check out his gallery to see what you think of the leading Autobot in the new show, Robots in Disguise! Robots in Disguise Bumblebee Gallery |
03-03-2015, 01:00 AM | #16177 |
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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com
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Along with IDW's Transformers comic previews this week we had a look at the retailer incentive covers to Transformers #38 and More than Meets the Eye #38. The pair of covers feature Optimus Prime and Megatron respectively, and are done in a simple yet striking style (we're thinking of some of the Acid Free prints by Tom Whalen for a similar style).
Check them out, and also be sure to check out the previews for this week's comics - it's a double bill of More than Meets the Eye and the title formerly known as Robots in Disguise! |
03-03-2015, 01:00 AM | #16178 |
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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com
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IDW have released the previews for this week's Transformers comics and we've got two doses of robot fun coming this week. In this post, check out a preview of Transformers (formerly Robots in Disguise) #38! It's the concluding part of "The Onyx Interface". Battle lines have been drawn and we're in for an all-out battle. The spoils? The Enigma of Combination - which in the wrong hands will lead to the outbreak of a full-on Combiner War...
Check out the preview attached to this post! |
03-03-2015, 01:00 AM | #16179 |
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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com
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IDW have sent out the previews for this week's comics and it's a double event! Here we have a preview of More than Meets the Eye #38 for you. The crew of the Lost Light's time-traveling adventure culminates at a point where you could say it all began - and the future is in the hands of one who "in response to a crisis of morale precipitated by his own woeful captaincy, introduced a reward system based on his own face" (Autobot Megatron is awesome!)
Check out the full preview attached to this post. |
03-03-2015, 07:00 AM | #16180 |
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Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com
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Here's a bit of news for those out there who are fans of the Transformers: Animated series:
Jim Sorenson, author of the upcoming The Complete AllSpark Almanac, has recently updated his blog, Disciples of Boltax, with an eight (8) page preview. You can check out those images mirrored here in this report. Venture on over to his blog for more details on the contest he's hosting. The prize is a sketch card by contributor, Bill Forester. You can purchase this book at your local comic book shop or outlets such as Amazon.com. Feel free to share your thoughts in the ongoing discussion thread! |
03-03-2015, 07:00 AM | #16181 |
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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com
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TFW2005 site sponsor Robot Kingdom has just put up a new color image for MP-25 Masterpiece Tracks!
As wee can see here, Tracks will feature the following: • G1-accurate deco • Flying car mode • Flight stand • Raoul minifigure • Blaster accessory Be sure to get your preorders in for this highly-anticipated release! |
03-03-2015, 07:10 PM | #16182 |
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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com
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You may recall from one of our earlier posts that the retailer incentive covers for Transformers #39 and Windblade #1 were something a bit special from IDW - each retailer participating in the incentive next month gets a cover showing their store either being protected by Superion (Transformers #39) or destroyed by Devastator (Windblade #1). We're told that in the end, six stores got in on this promotion.
Via Giant Robot Comics on Twitter, we have a look at one of the finished covers - this is the Transformers #39 cover. Decepticons in Dartmouth, Canada beware, because Giant Robot Comics is under the protection of Superion! Check it out, and a big thanks to TFW2005 member D-Drive for bringing this one to our attention. |
03-03-2015, 07:10 PM | #16183 |
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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com
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The appointed hour draws near when Masterpiece Star Saber will be released in Japan - and via Oldcasper on Weibo and fengqiaoken on ACtoys, we have a look at the Cybertron 5th Commander in-hand.
Hailing from the 1989 show, Transformers Victory, Star Saber was one of a series of Japan-only Cybertron faction commanders. Much like his predecessor Ginrai / Powermaster Optimus Prime, he consists of a small pilot figure, a Brainmaster, which merges with a smaller jet vehicle to form a robot, which then in turn merges with the larger booster engine to form the full-scale Star Saber. Masterpiece Star Saber is looking to be every bit the large-scale release to celebrate the latter years of the Japanese Generation 1 series. It is an amazing looking release which seems to be set to impress Masterpiece Transformers fans everywhere. Check out the new images attached to this post. |
03-03-2015, 07:10 PM | #16184 |
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Originally posted by: Sentinel @ TFW2005.com
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Thanks to TFW board member Kuma Style, we have the first in-hand and extraordinarily detailed review of the oft delayed but highly anticipated figure, Art Storm Ultimetal Optimus Prime. Collectors have been extremely patient waiting to add this piece to their collections, but according to Kuma Style the wait more than paid off.
Standing an impressive 17 inches tall and weighing in at almost 30 lbs, this figure is at first glance awe-inspiring. Full of diecast and sporting an incredible paint job, this figure is hugely (pun intended) impressive. What really sets this figure apart from previous incarnations of the famed Autobot leader is the removable armor over a highly-detailed and articulated skeleton. This figure is unique in that it allows collectors to remove parts of the armor to show the inner workings of Optimus, including functioning pistons in the wrists, ankles and ribs. Additionally, the sheer mass of this figure dictates that special measures be taken into consideration with its engineering, so Art Storm added locking joints to support the dynamic posing that most collectors would be almost compelled to attempt with such an impressive and imposing figure. Lastly, the designers added lights and sound effects to truly bring this figure to life. Prime has light-up eyes, running lights and Matrix chamber, plus a moving mouthpiece that moves in tandem with a number of phrases spoken by Peter Cullen. This is a massive and expensive addition to the world of Transformers collectibles and without a doubt a centerpiece of any collection. Click through to see the full gallery of pictures plus the detailed review of this highly impressive figure. |
03-04-2015, 09:41 AM | #16185 |
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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com
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Earlier today the popular third party group Maketoys revealed on their Facebook page a Metrotitan repaint of their Utopia figure: Dystopia!
Maketoys will open up sales for Dystopia on March 10. At this time we do not know if this will be a Maketoys exclusive or the price point for this repaint, but March 10 is next week so we should see news coming at us fast! Check out the announcement pic after the jump and stay tuned for more information. |
03-04-2015, 09:41 AM | #16186 |
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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com
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Play With This Too is in the middle of their Kickstarter campaign and have already reached 58% funding! Today, they've revealed their first stretch goal via Twitter. A Tech-Drone 2 pack featuring a homage to TFW2005's mascot, BOOMBOX. And, since Boombox has a reminiscent color scheme to Fort Max, his two pack partner features a G1 Scorponok Colored tech drone, named D-Fuzz (Deefuzz...?!).
A pair of nice homages to the Transformers fandom in this stretch goal. Make sure you contribute to the Play With This Too kickstarter and continue discussion in our 3rd Party Discussion Forum |
03-04-2015, 09:41 AM | #16187 |
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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com
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Thanks to TFW2005 boards member Type-R for linking us to episode 9 of the Q Transformers. With all of the recent Tracks discussion, it's only fitting that this video debuts Tracks! Enjoy!
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03-04-2015, 09:41 AM | #16188 |
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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com
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According to the earlier report from Australian Toy Fair via Ozformers, Masterpiece Tracks is being reported as NOT MP-25. Where he falls and who else is in line is not known at the moment. The full wording for the initial info was:
Tracks (not MP25), MP25 in Sept (I can't reveal name before TakaraTomy), and two new "sports cars" for OCT & NOV. Read on to discuss and check back for updates later today! |
03-04-2015, 09:41 AM | #16189 |
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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com
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Griffin-of-oz has posted his initial report from Australia Toy Fair 2015 over at OzFormers. More information is coming later but here's Griffin's initial report:
Photos later tonight, and the full report.... but some teaser info to get you interested and to send the global fansites into meltdown. Generations Devastator on display with my Gen1 Devastator - BigW already signed up for June/July. More JP Masterpiece coming this year - Gold bumblebee July, Convoy reissue, Tracks (not MP25), MP25 in Sept (I can't reveal name before TakaraTomy), and two new "sports cars" for OCT & NOV. Platinum edition - Myer will have Seeker pack and YOTG pair... while ToysRUs will have Insecticon pack, Perceptor/Blaster, Trypticon, aaaaand.... Dinobots. YES, Gen1 Dinobots multipack which I hope is all five. JP Stinger still for this month, only at TRU though. GEN Slingshot & Wildrider don't exist (yet) for Hasbro Generations, but might next year as Combiners are going to be at least two years. Leader Starscream for wave 4. Hasbro MP Starscream is the second (MP11) version because fans wanted it. Hasbro MP Bluestreak will be in July. Toyworld's cheaper prices were indeed just introductory prices from Hasbro. Loyal Subjects w3 should be out in the next month. That's most of it. More later, probably after midnight though. Go nuts... Meltdown commence! Stay tuned for more! |
03-04-2015, 03:50 PM | #16190 |
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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com
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Another DeNA Transformers mobile game is about to debut this month.
Transformers: Rising official fanpage is letting us know that the game has come to the closure of the secondary Beta Test phase and will launch this month. TFR will join Transformers: Legends, Transformers: Battle Tactics and Transformers: Age Of Extinction mobile games by DeNA. Several other Transformers related mobile games are also available on the market, including Angry Birds: Transformers, Transformers: Robots In Disguise, Transformers: Battle Masters, supporting app for the Cartamundi Transformers Collectors' Cards and Hasbro Arcade. Transformers: Rising is a game bit similar to Transformers: Legends as well as to the recently released Transformers: Battle Tactics game but with more game modes and currencies. We at TFW2005 reviewed the game while it was in the initial Beta Test phase and you can read our review here. You can also join the ongoing discussion about the game at our Transformers Video Game subforum. |
03-04-2015, 03:50 PM | #16191 |
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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com
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Via TFW2005 member Starscream Gaga we can reveal that the pack-in comics for Combiner Wars Deluxe Wave 2 feature extended character bios on the backs of the comics. The bios are written in the style of the old Marvel or Dreamwave More than Meets the Eye bios, and presented as psych reports in universe, with the Decepticon ones being written by Soundwave, and the Autobot ones by the ubiquitous Rung!
The extended bios flesh out the characters a lot more in the way that only a full on who's who profile can. Fans of Wildrider might be sad to note though that the Offroad bio directly mentions how Offroad has replaced a "fallen Stunticon" as a member of the Menasor combiner group - suggesting in the universe created by the toy fiction that Wildrider is no more. The fact he shares Wildrider's colors is also noted, in a cool touch - you can really see that some attention was put into these bios. Check them out after the break, with thanks to Starscream Gaga for sharing them with us. |
03-04-2015, 03:50 PM | #16192 |
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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com
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Via Amiami we have word of an upcoming Kabaya Transformers release. Named "D Collection", these are a set of three PVC (or similar material, we'd wager) figures. The three characters are Optimus Prime, Megatron and Starscream, each being poseable at the head, waist, and shoulders, and featuring a few different accessories. The figures also have chase edition "clear" versions. Check out a few images of these new Kabaya releases after the break.
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03-05-2015, 06:51 AM | #16193 |
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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com
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The wait is almost over everyone. Masterpiece Star Saber will begin shipping overseas on March 21, arriving shortly after to North American retailers. To hold us over until then, Star Saber designer Hisashi Yuki continues to drop gems for us on his Twitter page.
This morning we have our very first image of Stab Saber's box, which Hisashi Yuki mentions will be the same size as Masterpiece Ultra Magnus packaging. Interesting to note there does not appear to be any call out to this release being the 30th Anniversary fan voted Masterpiece, at least from what we can see here. The packaging will however fit right into line with the other Generation 1 Masterpiece released figures to this point continuing a consistent packaging theme. Stay tuned for more images and news as we inch closer to the release date! |
03-05-2015, 01:00 PM | #16194 |
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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com
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Following up on yesterday's reveal of Maketoys Dystopia, we've now been treated to a full gallery of this massive third party Transformer!
Along with the set of images showing of Maketoys homage to Metrotitan, we have confirmed price and order information. It looks like Dystopia will be a Maketoys exclusive release retailing for $379.99 plus a flat rate shipping of $54.99. So who's in? Make the jump to see a character bio and be sure to discuss Dystopia with the discussion link below! |
03-05-2015, 01:00 PM | #16195 |
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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com
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After a bit of a delay, the next DeNA Transformers: Legends episode is now live. Titled as Megatron Origins, the episode features Senator Ratbat, Sentinel Prime, Alpha Trion, Clench and... well... Megatron.
Episode Synopsis: "MEGATRON, an energon miner, is present when SENATOR RATBAT arrives to shut down the operation he works at. Angered at the treatment of one of his fellow miners by the Senator’s guards, MEGATRON retaliates, accidentally killing the guard and getting himself arrested. Aboard the prison transport vessel, the now-former miner is convinced by some fellow inmates to lead a shipboard revolt, and does so. The ship, now under MEGATRON’S control, heads for the city of Kaon, where he and his new allies begin to plot against the forces working against them. Elsewhere, SENTINEL PRIME learns of the situation, and sends ALPHA TRION to deal with it. After some preliminary research, the erstwhile AUTOBOT tracks the revolt’s instigators to the gladiator pits of Kaon. While waiting to initiate the plans that he and his group have created, MEGATRON joins the local gladiatorial games, where he becomes accustomed to dispatching his foes. In one of his battles, he loses an arm, only for it to be replaced by parts from fallen combatants. As he rises through the ranks, it becomes clear that only one thing stands in his way - CLENCH. Will MEGATRON be able to defeat CLENCH and execute the plan he’s been working towards? Will ALPHA TRION discover what hidden plot the gladiator has wrought? Find out on TRANSFORMERS Legends - “Megatron Origins”!" |
03-05-2015, 01:00 PM | #16196 |
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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com
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To celebrate the 3rd Anniversary of Google Play, the company is giving away the first Michael Bay Transformers Live Action Movie (known as Transformers 2007) for free. The movie was previously sold for $ 17.99.
However, this offer is only available on selected countries and may not be available everywhere. To see if you can get it for free, log onto your Android devices and visit the Movies section of the Google Play Store (or you can use any device or browser compatible with Google Play). Google Play: Transformers 2007. Also, Google Play Store version 5.3.5 update is now rolling out. |
03-05-2015, 01:00 PM | #16197 |
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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com
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TFW2005 boards member scubaboy31 has just brought something interesting to our attention. In the back of the comics that are being packed in with the Combiner Wars wave 2 Deluxe figures, there is a page which has some neat extras such as design sketches, prototypes, and color layouts. What's intriguing is that Offroad's depicts him with a different head - an Ironhide-ish head, even. This would match up with rumors we'd heard previously of there being a Masquerade-esque Combiner Wars wave coming up, so could this be our fist look at Ironhide?
Speculate away after the jump! |
03-05-2015, 01:00 PM | #16198 |
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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com
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The third party group GCreations continues the unofficial Dinobot wars today by revealing their SRK-03 "Grimlock" prototype for their Shura King Dinobot Combiner.
The reveal also shows off a comparison image with Masterpiece Grimlock to give a sense of scale, which GCreations is noticeably larger and a tad taller. This project is set to be one of the largest third party figures to date! Hit the discussion link below to carry on the conversation. |
03-05-2015, 01:00 PM | #16199 |
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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com
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Amazon.com have added a new Hasbro product video to their Combiner Wars Motormaster listing. The video shows off the Combiner Wars line with a particular focus on the Stunticons and their combined form, Menasor!
Check out the video on the Amazon product page! |
03-05-2015, 07:10 PM | #16200 |
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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com
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Our next in-hand Transformers toy gallery is the Robots in Disguise Strongarm! This latest female character to join the franchise is a police SUV and has a fairly boxy design which is refreshing, and it recalls the design of the 1980s Gobot character, Smallfoot, as much as anything.
Strongarm's toy is pretty decent. While she lacks a few paint applications to be spot on to the show, particularly on the chest and head, she's got decent articulation including a waist swivel, and she also feels like she's a big, chunky toy. Granted for some this might play up how much she's being aimed at the younger end of the Transformer buying public, but it feels like you're at least getting a slightly more substantial toy. Plus, a bonus that is damning of the rest of the Warriors, there does not feel like there is anything on Strongarm that might wear down or break easily. Overall, she's a decent toy, and more female Transformers are always going to be welcome. Check out her gallery and see for yourself: Robots in Disguise Strongarm gallery |
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