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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Vangelus just wanted his package to arrive by the podcast. But due to heavy postal traffic, he could not get it until the day afterwards. Can Omegus, Lupis, and Aaron handle being the punching bag of his podcast-long childish tantrum?

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 74.

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 74 Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tim Formas @ TFW2005.com

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Comics Continuum has posted the IDW Publishing comic solicitations for March 2010. The Transformers-related items to be released that month are:

Transformers #5
Nefarious #1
Bumblebee #4
Last Stand of the Wreckers #3
Transformers Animated Volume 14
Best of the UK: Prey TPB
All Hail Megatron #16 Long Beach Comic Con Exclusive

Check out some of the covers for these comics by clicking on the thumbnail to the left and read preview preview summaries for each comic by clicking on the Discuss button.

Original Source: Transformers Comic Solicitations for March 2010 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here is the announcement that you have all been waiting for! Hot off the Transformers Collector's Club presses is the location and date of Botcon 2010.

Botcon 2010 will be held at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel and Convention Center over the weekend of June 24 to 27. The Botcon organisation team have secured a flat rate of $134 per night at the convention hotel, which includes unlimited high speed internet, bottled water (replenished daily), unlimited local calls, 60 minutes of 800 number calls, and 20 minutes of domestic long distance calls each day. In addition, parking at the hotel will be $5 per day.

Further information will be posted in early February including available Convention Packages, Shuttle information and discounted Walt Disney World Park tickets!

Original Source: Botcon 2010 is at Disney World Florida! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here is the announcement that you have all been waiting for! Hot off the Transformers Collector's Club presses is the location and date of Botcon 2010.

Botcon 2010 will be held at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel and Convention Center over the weekend of June 24 to 27. The Botcon organisation team have secured a flat rate of $134 per night at the convention hotel, which includes unlimited high speed internet, bottled water (replenished daily), unlimited local calls, 60 minutes of 800 number calls, and 20 minutes of domestic long distance calls each day. In addition, parking at the hotel will be $5 per day.

Further information will be posted in early February including available Convention Packages, Shuttle information and discounted Walt Disney World Park tickets!

Original Source: Botcon 2010 is at Disney World Florida June 24 - 27 2010! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received an update from our friends at TFSource! In this week's edition of the Sourcenews, the big announcement is that the Stocking Stuffer 2010 "Snowman" version of the Fans Project Superion set is now in stock and shipping out. Also new in stock are the Device Label Tigatron and Ravage, Alternity Bumblebee and Cliffjumper, and Ghost Starscream! Released and due in stock very soon is the Encore #19 Cassette's Big Mission #3 set which includes reissues of Rumble, Frenzy, Ravage and Laserbeak. There are also a selection of new preorders including the Asian market exclusive two pack of Buster Optimus Prime and Jetfire.

Also in this week's Sourcenews:

1) Snowman Version - Superion Add-on kit is now instock!
2) Leader Class - Buster Optimus Prime & Jetfire Giftset Preorder Up!
3) MP-05 Megatron Perfect Edition Accessory Kit back instock!
4) TFsource Personal Assistant
5) TFsource Restock!
6) Encore #19 has been released and our shipment is on its way from Asia!
7) Alternity Bumblebee, Cliffjumper, & Device Label Mice - Now Instock!
8) Ghost Starscream shipping out!
9) New items added to the TFsource Holiday Sale - Transformers Generations Vol 1, 2, & 3!
10) Youtube - Join the TFsource Channel!
11) MP-01B & Buster Prime Now Instock
12) Toy Hobby's Exclusive Henkei Classics Dark Skyfire Preorder Up!
13) MP-08 Masterepiece Grimlock & MP-04 Optimus Prime Instock!
14) MP-08X Masterpiece “King” Grimlock Preorder

Click here to visit TFSource and start shopping.

Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews Update for 12-21-09 - Superion Add On Kit In Stock @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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FansProject has revealed an all new figure from it's upcoming (Energon/Universe Classics 2.0)Bruticus Maximus upgrade set, "Explorer"! Explorer turns into a space shuttle who looks like none other than Blast Off! Explorer also transforms into the right arm for Bruticus.

Not only does Explorer have 2 modes of transformation, it can also be displayed on a launchpad, made from new accessories that attach to Onslaught in vehicle mode! Click on the title bar to the 1st prototype and more!

Original Source: FansProject Explorer Shuttle Component From Bruticus Upgrade Set Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Robo robo, a well known hobby store in Singapore, has sent out an email announcing preorders for a clear version of Masterpiece Starscream, Masterpiece Ghost Starscream! Here is a copy of the email provided by 2005 boards member tarZen:

Dear all,

Preorder for mp-03 clear ghost starscream
Item will be released in End June 2010
No pictures as of yet.
Yen price: 10000yen

Retailing at $138. Deposit of $38 is required.
Payment can be made at my store

Thank you for reading

Best Regards
Gerard
Robo robo

A copy of this email can also be viewed by clicking the title bar! Ghost Starcream figures have proven to be popular in the past, such as the more recent Henkei release. Confirmation is still pending, so stay tuned!

Original Source: Possible Masterpiece Ghost Starscream Release For June 2010 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Deefuzz @ TFW2005.com

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Anyone interested in buying vintage G1 items beware, there are new high quality knock offs out on the market. The latest in the KO world are carded G1 Constructicon figures, and carded Micromaster teams.

We urge our readers to use caution when purchasing vintage items on the secondary market. Make sure to educate yourselves on the product and be aware whether the item you are interested in purchasing is an authentic item or a knock off.

Original Source: Buyer Beware: Generation 1 Knock Off Micromaster Teams and Carded Constructicons @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Deefuzz @ TFW2005.com

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Less than 24 hours after the BotCon 2010 announcement, the Dolphin Hotel at Walt Disney World is nearly booked up. Check out the email that went out to members earlier today

Response has been incredible! In less than 24 hours the room block is at 185% of capacity. The hotel will continue to take reservations until there is no availability left and then we will look at overflow properties outside of the Swan and Dolphin complex.

Currently there is availability at the Dolphin for every night except Wednesday the 23rd and Thursday the 24th. HOWEVER, there is plenty of space still available at the Swan for all nights. The Swan hotel is about 100 yards from the Dolphin and they share the same swimming pool complex. So, if the reservationist needs to put you in the Swan, don't worry, they are right next to each other and it will only take about 2 minutes longer to walk to the convention center.

Anyone contemplating attending the 2010 convention at Disney World should try to make their arrangements as soon as possible, because the rooms are going fast! Head on over to BotCon.com for the link to hotel registration.

Original Source: BotCon 2010 Room Update: Dolphin Hotel Filling Up Fast @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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TVShowsonDVD reports that information has started to leak out regarding the last volume of Shout! Factory's Transformers Generation 1 DVD sets. Unlike the Rhino release, which split Season 3 (and the three Rebirth episodes which make up Season 4) across two sets, Shout! will release all 33 episodes of the final season as a single set. A listing has gone up on Amazon.com with a tentative release of April 20 2010 retailing at $29.93 ($20.99 through Amazon).

Also be sure to check out the cover art, which shows Rodimus Prime lighting the Autobot's Darkest Hour, much to the chagrin of Galvatron, Cyclonus and Scourge.

Original Source: Information on Transformers Generation 1 Season 3-4 set from Shout! Factory @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Deefuzz @ TFW2005.com

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We now have our first look at a three page preview of line art from the upcoming Transformers: Nefarious #1 thanks to Comic Book Resources.

Nefarious will serve as the comic book sequel to the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen film, and is written by Simon Furman with art by Carlos Magno. Expect to see this latest IDW Publishing title in comic book stores in March 2010.

Original Source: Transformers Nefarious #1 Line Art Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Deefuzz @ TFW2005.com

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Anyone interested in buying vintage G1 items beware, there are new high quality knock offs out on the market. The latest in the KO world are carded G1 Constructicon figures.

We urge our readers to use caution when purchasing vintage items on the secondary market. Make sure to educate yourselves on the product and be aware whether the item you are interested in purchasing is an authentic item or a knock off.

Update: There is also a set of carded Micromaster teams mistakenly labelled as KOs from this retailer. But they have been confirmed in the past by other retailers and by in-hand reviews as old unsold legitimate G1 stock recently discovered in storage.

Original Source: Buyer Beware: Generation 1 Knock Off Carded Constructicons @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Tfctoy has put Lockdown from Revenge of The Fallen up for auction on Ebay! Inspired by the original Lockdown from Transformers Animated, Lockdown combines the colors and overall look of Animated Lockdown with movie styling! Here's what his bio states:

LOCKDOWN was hired to hunt down and destroy AUTOBOT RATCHET, and that's what he aims to do. Once he's accepted a contract, nothing short of total deactivation can stop him. His services don't come cheap, but he's the best there is at what he does. LOCKDOWN has never lost a target, and he doesn't intend for this to be the first time.

This figure is expected to arrive stateside in early 2010. Click on the title bar to see more!

Original Source: Revenge Of The Fallen Lockdown On Card With Bio @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: TM2 D-bot @ TFW2005.com

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Merry Christmas, says Vangelus! He brings with him the jolly tidings of Gogdog and Seth Buzzard, and the distant wishes of Drew Eiden, for a round of yuletide Transformers discussion.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 75.

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 75 is Up! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received further information from the Singapore retailer who leaked the news that the next Masterpiece Transformer might be a "ghost" version of Masterpiece Starscream. The new information indicates that the retailer was the victim of a prank by a Japanese contact.

We repeat: Ghost Starscream will not be the next Masterpiece Transformer. The previous information was a joke between friends that was misunderstood.

Original Source: Masterpiece Ghost Starscream a hoax? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member Optimus747 has kindly shared an early Christmas treat with us - a pictorial review of Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Deluxe Class Lockdown. How does this expatriot from the Transformers Animated series hold up when compared to the rest of the Revenge of the Fallen series? And how does he compare to Animated Lockdown, the character who inspired him? Check out Optimus747's review and images by clicking on the discuss button below to find out!

Original Source: Revenge of the Fallen Deluxe Lockdown Pictorial Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Gameinformer has updated with the latest information on Transformers: War for Cybertron. The latest update focuses on Starscream, Megatron's lieutenant and Decepticon Air Commander. Gameinformer reports that the game will cover Starscream's motivation for seeking power among the Decepticons, and Megatron keeping such a blatantly treacherous character around. The article boasts that the Decepticon campaign's first mission will chronicle the first meeting between Starscream and Megatron, and that Starscream believes that neither Optimus Prime nor Megatron are keeping Cybertron's best interests in mind.

Check out the full list of updates by clicking on the link above!

Original Source: Transformers War for Cybertron Starscream Concept Designs @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Sprocket of the Allspark has posted a scan of a Japanese advert for a set of super deformed (large head on small body) Transformers Animated keychains. The set is made up of the five main Autobots - Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Prowl, Bulkhead and Ratchet - and the Decepticon Starscream. Of particular interest as pointed out by The Allspark's DrSpengler is that Bulkhead is to be known as "Ironhide" in Japan. Where does that leave the actual Ironhide? (My bets on "Armorhide")

Join in the speculation and discussion on our 2005 Boards by clicking the discuss button.

Original Source: New Japanese Transformers Animated Keychains - Bulkhead to be called Ironhide in Japan @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: TM2 D-bot @ TFW2005.com

Original Source: Video Review: Revenge of the Fallen Deluxe Class Brawn @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: TM2 D-bot @ TFW2005.com

Original Source: Video Review: Revenge of the Fallen Deluxe Class Ratchet @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: TM2 D-bot @ TFW2005.com

Original Source: Video Review: Revenge of the Fallen Deluxe Class Lockdown @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: TM2 D-bot @ TFW2005.com

Original Source: Video Review: Revenge of the Fallen Scout Class Skystalker @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: XJunky @ TFW2005.com

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We have received an update from our friends at TFSource! This week Sourcenews lets us know that the highly anticipated Warbot Defender by Fansprojects is now available for preorder. Other news includes new loose items in stock, additions to the Holiday sale, new preorders such as the Buster Prime & Jetfire Giftset and many new items in stock.

Also in this week's Sourcenews:

1) Warbot Defender - by Fansproject now available for preorder
2) Snowman Version - Superion Add-on kit is now instock!
3) TFSource New Loose Items!
4) Robot-Q Optimus Prime and Bumblebee now added to the Holiday Sale!
5) Leader Class - Buster Optimus Prime & Jetfire Giftset Preorder Up!
6) MP-05 Megatron Perfect Edition Accessory Kit back instock!
7) Encore #19 - Now Instock!
8) Alternity Bumblebee, Cliffjumper, & Device Label Mice - Now Instock!
9) Ghost Starscream shipping out!
10) Youtube - Join the TFsource Channel!
11) MP-01B & Buster Prime Now Instock
12) Toy Hobby's Exclusive Henkei Classics Dark Skyfire Preorder Up!
13) MP-08 Masterepiece Grimlock & MP-04 Optimus Prime Instock!
14) MP-08X Masterpiece “King” Grimlock Preorders shipping!

Click here to visit TFSource and start shopping.

Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews Update for 12-27-09 - Warbot Defender Now Available for Preorder @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Kickback @ TFW2005.com

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The end of 2009 is nearly here, so Yahoo! posted up an article of the top domestic-grossing movies of the year (seeing as Avatar and Sherlock Holmes have just been released and are the last two big movies of the year).

Fans of Transformers Revenge of the Fallen should be estatic to know that the movie took in top honors, beating out the likes of Harry Potter, Avatar, and Star Trek to be the #1 US grossing movie of 2009. The spread between #1 (Transformers) and #2 (Harry Potter) was pretty wide, about $100 million wide, to be exact.

While "top grossing" doesn't always mean "best", it's still cool to note that our little robot-hobby captivated audiences and drew in the big bucks. A huge departure from the year 1986 and the first Transformers release on the big screen, no?

Check out the article by clicking here!

Original Source: Revenge of the Fallen - #1 US Box Office Movie of 2009 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Deefuzz @ TFW2005.com

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Check out Game Informer's latest updates for the upcoming Transformers War for Cybertron game! All month long Game Informer has been running a Transformers portal with information, sneak peeks, and interviews pertaining to the upcoming title by High Moon. TFW2005 has been keeping track of these items and collecting them in one handy thread on our forums for discussion. You can find that thread here: The War for Cybertron - Discussion and Web Round Up.

Everything that Game Informer has provided is linked in the first post of that thread, and most recently Game Informer has treated us to two videos. The first is a time lapse video allowing viewers the special opportunity to watch the creation of some Optimus Prime concept art. You can watch this here: Optimus Primed: A Time Lapse Look at an Autobot's Creation.

The most recent item is a short discussion with game director Matt Tieger about his enthusiasm for the project and we also get some shots at some concept art during the interview. You can watch this here: Tackling The Transformers Homeworld.

Stay tuned for the final Game Informer update which is listed for tomorrow, and make sure to take part in the ongoing discussion in our forums!

Original Source: Game Informer's War for Cybertron Updates - Time Lapse Video, Game Director Discussion @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.