[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tim Formas @ TFW2005.com

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The onslaught of new figures being released continues! Just a day after we reported the release of various assortments, the Hunt for the Decepticons Scout-Class Wave 1 assortment has been released with a sighting of the figures at a Walgreens in Schaumburg, IL. Wave 1 includes Brimstone, Crankstart, Hupcap, and Backfire. If you're in need of your fix and have a Walgreens nearby, be warned that each Scout sells there for $11.99.

Check out picture proof of the sighting by clicking on the thumbnail to the left.

Original Source: Hunt for the Decepticons Scout Wave 1 Assortment Out in US @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tim Formas @ TFW2005.com

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Feel overwhelmed by the onslaught of new Transformers toy sightings? Better hold on. Zildjian of our 2005 Boards reports finding the Hunt for the Decepticons Wave 1 Leader-class and Voyager-class figures at the Toys 'R Us store in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. The Wave 1 Leader-class assortment contains Optimus Prime and Starscream, while the Wave 1 Voyager-class assortment includes Sea Spray, Night Ops Ratchet, and Payload.

Check out proof of the sighting by clicking on the thumbnail to the left.

Original Source: Hunt for the Decepticons Leader and Voyager Wave 1 Assortments out at United States Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tim Formas @ TFW2005.com

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The onslaught of new figures being released continues! The Hunt for the Decepticons Scout-Class Wave 1 assortment has been released with a sighting of the figures at Walgreens across the US. Wave 1 includes Brimstone, Crankstart, Hupcap, and Backfire. If you're in need of your fix and have a Walgreens nearby, be warned that each Scout sells there for $11.99.

Check out picture proof of one of the sightings by clicking on the thumbnail to the left.

Original Source: Hunt for the Decepticons Scout Wave 1 Assortment Out in United States @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tim Formas @ TFW2005.com

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The sound you might hear is crying of fans over empty wallets. Over the last few days, almost every new assortment from the Hunt for the Decepticons, Generations, and PowerCore Combiners lines have been sighted. Now, 2005 Boards member panzerjedi reports finding the first wave of Transformers Activators at a Toys 'R Us in California. The first wave includes Bumblebee, Megatron, and Optimus Prime.

Check out proof of the sighting by clicking on the image to the left.

Original Source: Transformers Activators Wave 1 Out at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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bigkid24 of our 2005 Boards has sent this interesting new product listing from Takara-Tomy our way - it's for a series of four "Mini EZ Collection" Animated Transformers. Yes, Takata-Tomy are now making new molds of the Animated cast! These toys will retail for 300 yen and stand about 60 mm tall, so they are smaller and less complex than the existing EZ Collection / Legends Class toys available. This assortment consists of Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron and Starscream. Check out the listing with images of the toys by clicking on the thumbnail left of this story.

Original Source: Transformers Animated Mini EZ Collection Series from Takara-Tomy @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Just got word that TFW2005 sponsor Big Bad Toy Store will be the North American exclusive retailer for the G1 Seacons as seen at Botcon 2010. From their email blast....

Hi - We just could not wait until the next main newsletter to tell about one of the biggest pieces of news in www.bigbadtoystore.com history!

BigBadToyStore is proud to present our first ever Hasbro Exclusive: Decepticon Piranacon - G1 Commemorative Seacons!

The Seacons are available in their traditional G1 colors for the first time in over 20 years since their initial release in 1988!

This limited edition set is only available in North America from BBTS!

This amazing exclusive comes packaged in an awesome collector gift-box, includes: collector cards, all 6 figures needed to form Piranacon, and weapons for each individual figure. This is the first time Piranacon has ever been reissued with the G1 color scheme.

A portion of our shipment will be arriving by Air Freight in Late July and the rest will be arriving by Ocean Freight in Late August - Pick the release that works best for you here:

August Shipment - $59.99

July Early Arrival Air Shipment - $74.99

Original Source: G1 Commemorative Seacons from Botcon = BBTS Exclusive! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Our Featured Ebay Auction is for a Lot Of 41 Sealed On Card Beast Wars & Beast Machines Figures. The lot is from seller immortal_thanos. The figures are all sealed and contain sub-lines such as Fuzors, Transmetal 2, and Dinobots.

Check out more Transformers Lots as a perfect way to kick off your collection. See more photos by clicking the headline of the story.

Original Source: Featured Ebay Auction - 41 Carded Beast Wars, Beast Machines Lot @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The next release in the Takara-Tomy Transformers 2010 celebration series, Convoy Sleep Mode, has been released in Japan! This toy recreates that defining moment where your childhood was scarred forever when Optimus Prime rolled out for the big gas station in the sky! Check out some in hand images of this toy both in box and out of box courtesy of 2005 Boards member Masabon and our friends at TFSource.

Original Source: Takara-Tomy Masterpiece Convoy Sleep Mode Released in Japan @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Entertainment Earth has posted the official images of the 2nd wave of Transformers: Power Core Combiners Scouts.

For years, Autobots and Decepticons have fought one another with neither gaining an edge over the other. Today, Power Core Combiners give these warriors new strength! Each robot can combine with drone limbs (sold separately) to make new, large, and fearsome robots in disguise! Case of 6 individually packaged Power Core Combiners includes:
Sledge with Throttler
Leadfoot with Pinpoint
Icepick with Chainclaw

Click on the Thumbnail to checkout the PCCs.

Original Source: Official Images Of Transformers: Power Core Combiners Scouts Wave 2 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Beyond Revenge of the Fallen, it's time to Hunt for the Decepticons!
Here comes the Wave 2 of the Deluxe Class Transformers: Hunt for the Decepticons. Entertainment Earth has posted the official images of the 2nd wave of Deluxe figures.

They come from Cybertron to fight it out on Earth! These Autobots and Decepticons have upgraded themselves with the latest gear to crush one another-- and maybe us too! This set includes 4 individually packaged robots, including:
Sidearm Sideswipe
Hailstorm
Elita-1
Tuner Skids

Click on the Thumbnail to checkout the assortment.

Original Source: Official Images Of Transformers: Hunt for the Decepticons Deluxe Class Wave 2 Set @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Just got a note from the folks at Activision that this weekend, starting Friday July 2nd at 6:00 PM EST, XP points gained from Multiplayer play will be DOUBLED. The event is brought to you by the folks at High Moon Studios and is for Xbox, PS3, and PC versions of the game. We are assuming this lasts until sometime Sunday/Monday.

If you are looking to boost your character stats in MP on WFC, then this weekend is the time to do it. Now get gaming!

Original Source: War for Cybertron - Double XP Weekend Starting Friday! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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TFcon is pleased to welcome back Matt Moylan to the convention this year. He is best known to fans as the artist behind LilFormers. You can meet him in the TFcon dealer room. Preregistration for the convention closes today.



TFcon 2010 will take place July 17th and 18th in Toronto. Special guests include David Kaye - the voice of Beast Wars Megatron and Transformers Animated Optimus Prime, Mark Ryan - Transformers Movie Bumblebee and Jetfire, Derrick J. Wyatt the Art Director and Lead Character Designer for Transformers Animated, Hasbro Canada plus artists Dan Khanna and Marvin Mariano with more TBA. Pre-orders are now open for the TFcon 2010 exclusive figure Night-bird limited to 1000 pieces. For more details check out www.tfcon.ca.

Original Source: Matt Moylan to attend TFcon 2010 in Toronto @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Collecticon.org has shared details of a four page document detailing the locations and filming details for Transformers 3's on location filming in Chicago.

According to the document, Paramount will be closing Michigan Avenue to pedestrian traffic starting 8PM July 15th through to 5AM July 19th. The filming here will be focused around the round-about near the Chicago River near the Wrigley Building and Pioneer Court. Additional Chicago filming locations include Trump Tower and Plaza, Hotel 71, and 35E Wabash, and there will be low flying helicopters involved in the filming. Last but not least precision skydivers will be in action on July 16th and 17th.

Chicago based fans, you might catch a glimpse of the making of the magic during that week!

Original Source: Transformers 3 Official Filming Details for Chicago @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Simon Furman has updated his blog with a Script (W)rap for Transformers Nefarious Issue 5, due to hit comic stores on July 14th. The penultimate issue promises to delve into the deepest and darkest secrets of the mysterious Initiative as they advance their plan and place all of humanity in jeopardy! Check out the full script wrap up on Simon Furman's blog, but be warned there will be spoilers.

Original Source: Simon Furman on Transformers Nefarious Issue 5 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers Cyber Missions Episode #8 has leaked onto Youtube! Bumblebee and Ironhide spar in the frosty wastes, but then make an incredible discovery! Check it out on the embedded player below:

Original Source: Transformers Cyber Missions #8 Leaked onto Youtube @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tim Formas @ TFW2005.com

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The newest wave of Star Wars Transformers Crossovers, with the brand new packaging theme, has been released at retail in the United States. The new Clone Wars Transformers assortment has been sighted at a Toys 'R Us store in Algonquin, Illinois. The assortment, which includes several new figures, contains: Republic Attack Shuttle/Yoda, Freeco Speeder/Captain Rex, TIE Fighter/Darth Vader, Y-wing Bomber/Anakin Skywalker, Jedi Starfighter/Anakin Skywalker, and AT-TE/Captain Rex.

Check out proof of the sighting by clicking on the thumbnail to the left.

Original Source: Star Wars Clone Wars Crossovers with New Packaging Released at Retail in United States @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Fans sometimes throw around the term "Masterpiece" quite freely - especially when it comes to the excellent level of engineering in the Leader Class Revenge of the Fallen toys. Takara-Tomy seems to feel the same way, because their next Masterpiece toy is none other than a Japanese release of Leader Class Movie Starscream! Packaged in a box reminiscent of Takara-Tomy's other Masterpiece offerings, MP-M01 Starscream features a cleaner, non-tatooed look for Starscream compared to the version recently released at US retail - in the one promotional picture of the robot itself, at least. The box photography still features the tatooed Starscream we're getting in the west, so who knows what the final product will be?

Check out the images and place your preorder now at our sponsors TFSource.

Original Source: Takara-Tomy Announces their next Masterpiece - Movie Starscream! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received the Diamond Comics Shipping list for Transformers comics due to hit stores next week, on Wednesday July 7th in Canada and due to the holiday on Thursday July 8th in the US. Shipping next week we have:

TRANSFORMERS BUMBLEBEE TP

In this first-ever BUMBLEBEE miniseries written by Zander Cannon (Top Ten), after a shakeup in AUTOBOT leadership, BUMBLEBEE finds himself leading a group that believes him to be unprepared for the job. An opportunity to radically improve the AUTOBOTS' reputation arises and he accepts, despite his reservations, embarking on a clandestine mission for the human military to find and disable all remaining rogue robots.

TRANSFORMERS IRONHIDE #3 (and it's incentive)

He's been stranded on a deserted Cybertron, but IRONHIDE is about to meet the only two other functioning AUTOBOTS on the planet. One is an old friend in dire need of help, and the other is a legendary character making his IDW debut. Mike Costa and Casey Coller reveal why exactly IRONHIDE-and his death-were so important to the future of Cybertron.

TRANSFORMERS SCOUT AF ASST 201001

Here comes the next series in the 6" scale Transformers Scout Action Figures series! Collectors will find Autobots and Decepticons such as Backfire, Crankstart, Brimstone, or Hubcap. Blister card packaging.

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping list for July 7th @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We're moving a step closer to having real life Transformers among us! The Pentagon's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa) has developed this robot, barely thicker than a sheet of paper. It can only transform into two forms, a boat and a paper plane, at this time, but the hopes are that this can eventually be developed to provide larger scale transforming tools and equipment.

Could real life Transformers be far away - or failing that, masked crusaders, doing overtime, fighting crime? Check out the original report over at the Daily Telegraph online.

Original Source: Real Life Transformers a Step Closer to Reality @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Amazon.co.jp has also updated their preorder page with higher resolution images of Alternity Thundercracker. While you may have seen these images before, odds are you have not seen them in this high a definition. One thing to note when viewing these images are that they are probably not the final product - they appear to be photoshops of the official images released for Alternity Skywarp. However they give a very good idea of what the final toy might look like! Check out the images on Amazon by clicking on the link above, or alternatively click the title of this story or the link below to view our mirror of the images:

Alternity Thundercracker - Mitsuoka Orochi

Original Source: Alternity Thundercracker High Res Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A plethora of new images have been added to Amazon.co.jp for Takara-Tomy's July releases in the Transformers Animated line! Check out these new images, which can be zoomed for your higher definition enjoyment, of Sons of Cybertron Crystal Animated Optimus Prime and Hot Rodimus, Ultra Magnus, Sentinel, Jazz, Elite Guard Bumblebee, Blurr and Wreck-Gar. Alternatively check out their pages in our Resources section where we have mirrored these images, along with all sorts of other data on the toys:

Sons of Cybertron Crystal Optimus Prime
Sons of Cybertron Crystal Rodimus
Transformers Animated TA27 Ultra Magnus
Transformers Animated TA28 Sentinel
Transformers Animated TA29 Jazz
Transformers Animated TA30 Blurr
Transformers Animated TA31 Elite Guard Bumblebee
Transformers Animated TA32 Wreck-Gar

Original Source: Official Takara-Tomy Images of Animated Sons of Cybertron, Ultra Magnus, Wreck-Gar and More! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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With just over 4 weeks to go (ends July 26th), we are in the stretch run for the TFW2005 Boombox Contest. The entries so far have been impressive, with Robot Heroes designs taking over right now. Remember, we are giving away 10 variant package Head Robots to the lucky winners, courtesy of Kapow Toys. And the winning art and custom entries will be used to create the Boombox Resources entry here at TFW2005.

You can see all the entries, read the rules or enter your work by visiting the TFW2005 Boombox Contest Forum.

Original Source: Boombox Contest Update - Just Over 4 Weeks to Go @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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With just under 4 weeks to go (ends July 26th), we are in the stretch run for the TFW2005 Boombox Contest. The entries so far have been impressive, with Robot Heroes designs taking over right now. Remember, we are giving away 10 variant package Head Robots to the lucky winners, courtesy of Kapow Toys. And the winning art and custom entries will be used to create the Boombox Resources entry here at TFW2005.

You can see all the entries, read the rules or enter your work by visiting the TFW2005 Boombox Contest Forum.

Original Source: Boombox Contest Update - Just Under 4 Weeks to Go @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tim Formas @ TFW2005.com

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Get ready to take out a second mortgage. Following the simultaneous release of almost every assortment from the first wave of Hunt for the Decepticons and Generations lines, Battle Ops Bumblebee has been released at retail in the United States. The figure was sighted at the KMart store in Des Plaines, Illinois for $59.99.

Check out picture proof of the sighting by clicking on the thumbnail to the left.

Original Source: Battle Ops Bumblebee Out at United States Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: XJunky @ TFW2005.com

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The manual for MP-04S reveals that the next Masterpiece Figure from Takara/Tomy will be Rodimus! No other release information has been announced, stay tuned to 2005 news!

Original Source: Takara/Tomy Masterpiece Rodimus Confirmed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.