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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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For our Featured Ebay Auctions we are highlighting some of the various Transformers Lots out there. Lots are a great way to catch up on a series you've missed out on, or an equally great way to start a collection.

• 25 Figure Hasbro Commemorative Reissue Lot
• All 5 G1 Predacons MISB
• 22 Takara Book Style G1 Reissues MISB
• 22 Transformers Alternators Sealed

We've mirrored some photos of these featured items. They can be seen by clicking the headline of the story.

Original Source: Featured Ebay Auctions - Various Lots @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The latest Transformers Collector's Club Magazine might feature Wreck-Gar on the cover, but subscribers are now getting their copies and there are even more surprises inside. In this issue, the Collector's club pulls out all the stops and shows off:

Wreck-Gar in both robot and motorcycle mode
Perceptor
Scourge
Turbo Tracks

All of whom we have previously seen (well, except for Wreck-Gar's motorcycle mode).

However, the TFCC magazine also shows off a couple of brand new, never before seen toys - the first is a Legends Class toy named Trailcutter, who is an update of Generation 1 Trailbreaker with a lawyer-friendly name change. Yes he might only be a Legend, but at long last, Trailbreaker gets some modern line love!

Then comes the really left-field reveal. Yesterday we reported that a Walmart computer listing had a Deluxe Class Optimus Prime among the other toys listed. Well, that mystery has now been solved - coming soon is a new Deluxe Class rendition of Generation 2 Laser Optimus Prime. It's described as looking just like the original (pictured left) but without the cheat on the chest windows. No pictures are available just yet but once they become available through official channels we'll update you here on the TFW frontpage.

These images come from the Transformers Collector's Club Magazine, and the only way to get to see them is to be a subscriber to the club. Find out more on how to join and the benefits that come with it by clicking here to visit the Transformers Collectors Club Homepage.

Picture of Generation 2 Laser Optimus Prime taken by the very talented 2005 boards staff member Hook, from our Generation 2 photo galleries. Check out more cool Transformers Toy Photos in our Transformers Toy Galleries.

Original Source: Generation 2 Laser Optimus Prime, Trailbreaker to be released in Generations / 2010 Main Line @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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James from StylinOnline.com dropped us a line asking for some support from the TFW2005 nation. Seems he got himself into a little contest at a recent retailer summit he attended. He was challenged to make a video explaining what he learned at the event, and then promote it to the masses. The retailer with the most video hits on YouTube wins.

That's all well and good, but we here at TFW2005 had to pull something out of him for you the fans if we are going to ask you to watch something non-Transformers-specific, right? .

So James said if he wins, which he can if you guys help out, he will send us a coupon code next week just for TFW2005 readers. Didn't talk specifics, but it will give you a percentage off your order, reduced/free shipping, etc. Regardless on how much it winds up being, I figured that was good enough to give our long time sponsor a plug on the front page.

Anyway, if you wanna help out, just click play on the video below, let it play through, and carry on with your Transformer news reading day. If you do, hopefully we can grab some good discounts at StylinOnline next week!



Oh, and BTW, make sure to check out Stylin Online for all your Transformers T Shirts and Accessories needs!

Original Source: Help Out StylinOnline, Get a Coupon! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received a selection of new official Hasbro Transformers images from 2005 Boards member D-Drive, and what an awesome selection of images we have for you! These images show the next waves of Power Core Combiners Two Packs and Five Packs, Generations, and Movie / Hunt for the Decepticons / 2010 Main Line "Transformers" releases at Scout and Deluxe Class! Yes, we're not sure what to call it now that it is diverging away from the Movie universe, but it is awesome none the less! In these images we have our first official photography of:

Generations Deluxe Wave 4
Thunderwing, Skullgrin and War for Cybertron Cliffjumper

2010 Main Line Scouts Wave 4
Windcharger and Chopsaw. Chopsaw is a red / magenta repaint of Hunt for the Decepticons Brimstone.

2010 Main Line Deluxes Wave 4
Special Ops Autobot Jazz, Turbo Tracks, Mindset and Fallback. Generations / Classics invade the main line!

Power Core Combiner Two Packs Wave 4
Skyhammer with Airlift and Heavy Tread with Groundspike

Power Core Combiner Five Packs Wave 4
Grimstone with the Dinobots and Steamhammer with the Constructicons

Check out all the images by clicking on the title of this story, and share your love for what's in store in the next waves of toys by clicking the discuss button!

Original Source: New Official Transformers Images - Generations, 2010 Main Line, Power Core Combiners @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tim Formas @ TFW2005.com

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In addition to the Transformers items revealed, 2005 Boards member D-Drive has also sent us an image of a new, upcoming Star Wars/Transformers Crossovers figure. This figure will transformer from a Venator-class Star Destroyer to Clone Pilot and will be part of the Star Wars Transformers 2010 Wave 3 Assortment. Although not specifically mentioned in the assortment listing, this figure will be available in the assortment.

STAR WARS TRANSFORMERS AF ASST 201003 (C: 1-1-3)

The mythology of George Lucas meets the imagination of the transforming robot with an all-new series of 8" scale figures that combine the legendary characters and vehicles of Star Wars with the dual function of the Transformers! Choose from Freeco Bike (becomes Clone Commander Rex), the Jedi Starfighter (becomes Anakin Skywalker), the Y-Wing Fighter (becomes Anakin Skywalker), and others! Blister card packaging.

Original Source: First Images of Star Wars Transformers Crossovers Venator-Class Star Destroyer/Clone Pilot Figure @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tim Formas @ TFW2005.com

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Courtesy of artist Alex Milne, TFW2005 appears in a panel of Drift #2. On the first panel of page 20 of Drift #2 (which was released yesterday), the name TFW2005 appears on the side of the rail system. Check out the shout-out by clicking on the thumbnail to the left. Thanks for the nod, Alex!

Original Source: TFW2005 Receives a Shout-Out in Drift #2 @ 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, September 29th. The items listed below will be available next Wednesday. Note that the listings indicate several new assortments of figures are now shipping, including Hunt for the Decepticons Deluxe Wave 4 and Voyager Wave 3 and Wave 3 of both the Power Core Combiner 2-Packs and 5-Packs!

TRANSFORMERS SECTOR 7 #1

John Barber (w) o Joe Suitor (a) o Josh Nizzi (c) At last-the secret history of the Transformers is finally revealed, through the multigenerational saga of the clandestine spy group code-named SECTOR 7. Events in this series tie directly into all of the massive hit Transformers movies, but trust us when we say-there has never been a movie-tie in comic like this before!

TRANSFORMERS COMBINER 2-PK AF ASST 201003

The Transformers Power Core Combiners combine with one another, in dozens of variations, to create a wide variety of larger Combiner robots, with each figure serving as various body parts and weapons. The Transformers Combiner 2-Pack includes one Scout-scale figure and one Mini-Con-scale figure. The Scout-scale figure features a "robot" mode and a "vehicle" mode. The Mini-Con figure has four modes: "robot" mode, robot weapon, vehicle weapon, and Power-up Armor for combining with the central Scout figure in both robot and vehicle mode. 2-Pack figures are interchangeable with 5-Pack figures. Choose from 2x Steelshot with Beacon, 2x Windburn with Darkray
& 2x Darkstream with Razorbeam.

TRANSFORMERS COMBINER 5-PK AF ASST 201003

The Transformers Combiner 5-Pack features teams of Transformers characters that can combine together to form one large figure. Each team consists of 1 Scout-scale figure and four Legends-scale vehicles. The Scout-scale figure features 1 "vehicle" mode and two "robot" modes, and each Legends-scale vehicle can plug into the central Scout figure to instantaneously convert into an arm or leg using auto-conversion technology. All figures can be swapped out with one another to form multiple different combinations and new figures. 5-Pack figures are interchangeable with 2-Pack figures. Choose from 2x Stakeout (Protectabots) & 2x Crankcase (Destrons).

TRANSFORMERS DLX AF ASST 201004

For more than 25 years, Transformers action figures have been known as "Robots In Disguise," providing fans with the enjoyment of converting incredibly detailed, realistically styled vehicles into awesome battling alien robots. More characters from that rich history join the action figure line in the Deluxe scale! With characters such as 1x Tuner Skids, 2x Axor, 2x Rescue Ratchet, 1x Ironhide and 2x Battle Blade Bumblebee to choose from, collectors will find more than meets the eye to these figures! Blister card packaging.

TRANSFORMERS SCOUT AF ASST 201003

The struggle between the Autobots and the Decepticons flares up with this new series of 6" scale Transformers Scout Action Figures series! These transformable robots are ready for the fight! Choose from characters such as 1x Insecticon, 2x Breacher, 2x Oil Pan, 3x Sunspot, 3x Firetrap & 1x Hubcap. Blister card packaging.

TRANSFORMERS VOYAGER AF ASST 201003

The Autobots and Decepticons from the technological planet Cybertron have battled for aeons; now, their war comes home with the Transformers Voyager Action Figures. These figures, in a larger scale, feature the traditional robot-to-vehicle transformations, plus detailed sculpts that make these the most realistic Transformers yet! Collectors can choose from characters such as 2x Battle Blades Optimus Prime, 1x Highbrow & 1x The Fallen.

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for September 29, 2010 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Collector's Club has updated today with a great new piece of prose fiction continuing the ongoing sage of the Wings of Honor (Botcon 2009) continuity. Titled "A Team Effort", this story sees the Decepticon Gutcruncher face off against a team of Autobot Elite Guardsmen made up of Powerflash (pictured left), Sprocket, Tap-Out and Rumbler!

As the quarrels between the various Decepticon Warlords heat up, Gutcruncher sets his sights on a greater power. Deep in space, a meteor drifts through the blackness. Inside its rocky hide, an unknown energy source awaits discovery. Whoever finds it will have the power to not only destroy the Autobot Elite Guard, but conquer all of Cybertron!

The story is written by Jesse Wittenrich with art by the one and only Casey Coller! To read this story, you need to be a member of the Transformers Collector's Club. To find out more or to join, head over to the Transformers Collector's Club homepage.

Original Source: New Transformers Collector's Club Members-Only Prose Story @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Perfect Effect has just released images of their upcoming PE-XX. Could it be an all new toy, or set of accessories? Who knows, but one thing that is immediately recognizable is none other than Soundwave!

Hit the discuss button to join the ongoing speculation!

Original Source: PerfectEffect PE-XX @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Shane McCarthy, has made a career in writing comics and has written for all the major publishers including Marvel on X-Men and DC on Batman. He wrote a game-changing storyline for IDW's Transformers called All Hail Megatron, and MadmanOnline interviewed him at Supanova Expo this year. Mr. McCarthy will explain how he first found out about Transformers to the recent Transformers: Drift.

Original Source: MadmanOnline Interviews Transformers Comic Book Writer Shane McCarthy @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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If you were following our Transformers: Prime News Articles, then you know that we broke the news regarding the upcoming Hub Website Launch. It so happens that Hasbro’s Official Transformers Website has been updated today to announce an upcoming Transformers: Prime Online Game (most probably an Adobe Flash based game). As told on the Hasbro Hub Initiative Webcast, Hasbro-Discovery Hub Website will get updated with content (games and other interactive content based on Hub TV Shows such as Transformers: Prime, G. I. Joe: Renegades, My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic etc.) towards the end of this month.

The game is called “Tower Defense”.

Unfortunately, the game is not available at the moment. We’ll get to play it on 27th September, 2010.

Original Source: Hasbro’s Transformers Website Reveals An Upcoming Transformers: Prime Online Content @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Holy Potential Spoilers Batman!

A rumor has begun to circulate regarding that Tanker Truck that has been seen at the on-location filming for Transformers 3 regarding the identity of the character who the truck turns into.

Turn back now if you do not want to be spoiled

The Tanker Truck is rumored to be: Megatron!


Take this as a rumor for now, however it comes from a reliable source in the form of the Imagination Studios Blog who have been reliable with information in the past.

Do you believe this rumor or is it just a step too removed from what is likely in your own eyes? Sound off on our 2005 Baords by hitting the discuss button below!

Original Source: Transformers 3 Rumor - The Identity of the Tanker Truck @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Today's Featured Ebay Auction is for a nice looking Botcon Japan 1998 Barbearerian, also known as Barbearian and Grizzly-1. The auction comes from seller chocolatefrog. Barbearerian is one of the harder to find Botcon items these days. Only 600 were produced.

Original Source: Featured Ebay Auction - Botcon Japan 1998 Barbearerian @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Toy-World.com.hk has posted scans from the October edition of Figure King. Highlighting many of the upcoming items, this edition gives pride of place to Masterpiece Movie Starscream who gets a whole page to himself (and if we go by the English text, he might keep the English voice chip too). Autobot Alliance releases 5, 6 and 7 (Sidearm Sideswipe, Sea Spray and Breacher) are also shown off, with Sea Spray looking particularly sharp with his Generation 1 accurate yellow instead of the more realistic gold from the US release. EZ Collection Wave 5 are on show - our first proper images of them - alongside Alternity Thundercracker. The next batch of Takara-Tomy Animated figures are shown - what might be noteworthy here is that Leader Bulkhead aka Lights and Sounds Ironhide has undergone a deco change, losing most of the weathering of the original prototypes shown but gaining some extra stars on his arms and some other small deco changes. The coverage is rounded out with a second page covering the Animated Super Collection / Japanese Activators and the Famimart Exclusive lottery prizes such as clear Revenge of the Fallen Leader Optimus Prime, a non-battle damaged version of Deluxe Animated Optimus Prime and more!

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

Original Source: Figure King October 2010 Scans @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Megablah @ TFW2005.com

Original Source: Transformers Animated Jetpack/Hydrodive Bumblebee Video Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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2005 boards member ghoyle has found the Walmart exclusive Hunt For Decepticons 2 Packs:

• Starscream's Assault with Starscream VS Mudflap
• The Fury Of Bonecrusher with Ironhide VS Bonecrusher

In Malaysia, these sets have been released at Toys R Us stores.

Back stories:

The Fury Of Bonecrusher:
After the defeat of Megatron and The Fallen, Bonecrusher resolved to destroy every Autobot he could find, if it was the last thing he ever did.

Starscream's Assault:
If he had thought to ask the other Autobots, Mudflap would have learned that going after Starscream alone was a bad, dangerous idea. But Mudflap has never been one to skip doing something just because it's a bad idea.

Both sets should see release in the US soon. Hit the title bar to check them out!

Original Source: Walmart Exclusive Hunt For Decepticons 2 Packs Released In Malaysia @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Kup, Kup! No it's not just Hot Rod who said that, apparently 2005 boards member S250 is saying it too! Here's the tidbit S250 tweeted on his Twitter recently:

rumor said green car being developed in generation series...Kup,is that you?

A new Kup figure was mentioned back during the Botcon 2010 Designers Panel, presumably falling under the Transformers Generations line. If not the green/teal/whatever grumpy war vet, then who else?

Original Source: Generations Kup Rumor @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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According to Autobot Aichi, the KeroKero Ace Exclusive Animated Activator Optimus Prime Crystal Version will come with Transformers Animated The Cool comic special edition. The book is in full color, A4 size, and set for release in April 2011. The set will cost ¥2500.

Original Source: Animated Activator Optimus Prime Crystal Version More Info @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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The highly anticipated Turbo Tracks from Transformers Generations(or rather, originally part of and/or meant to be part of) turned up earlier via an auction(which has ended) by Bumblebee's machine store. Tracks is obviously mistransformed, however the auction presented new images, 1 in each mode.

Hit the title bar to check out the newest incarnation of the classic Corvette Autobot!

Original Source: Generations Tracks Auction @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We are getting reports from the good people in the California region that the next pair of Voyager Class Transformers in the 2010 Transformers main line aka Hunt for the Decepticons have been released, The Fallen and Highbrow from Voyager Wave 3. The Fallen is an updated version of the Revenge of the Fallen toy with new hands, his spear, and a tear-off face, while Highbrow is an all-new character based on a World War II twin engine fighter jet.

Happy hunting for the Decepticons (or Autobots as the case may be) everyone!

Original Source: Hunt for the Decepticons Highbrow and The Fallen Released @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Okay, this is getting complicated! We know that Battle Ops Bumblebee is getting a Japanese Masterpiece release as the second Movie Masterpiece toy, and it is also rumored that Hong Kong is getting a version with a metallic finish. But here's the weird part. It looks like we're getting that metallic version too! These in package images, posted by kenji of HK-TF.com, show a metallic finish Battle Ops Bumblebee in a very non-Masterpiece style package - however, he also comes packed with two Legends class toys, Premium Bumblebee (a crazily shiny gold Revenge of the Fallen Legends Bumblebee) and Mudflap. If this sounds familiar, it is because this matches exactly some information released by Hasbro in their last Q&A regarding a Costco exclusive Battle Ops Bumblebee set.

So there you have it. It looks like this holiday season all that glitters will include a golden Bumblebee with a bonus pack in even more golden Bumblebee!

Original Source: Costco Battle Ops Bumblebee Gold Version in Package Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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The people that bring you the Canadian Action Figure Expo on October 9th in Mississauga will be collecting new toys at the show to help underprivileged children during the holidays. As toy collectors we all remember the joy of receiving new toys at Christmas and want to ensure as many kids as possible get to experience the same feeling. If you are attending the event please bring an unopened/unwrapped toy to support those less fortunate this Holiday season.

The 7th Annual Canadian Action Figure Expo is Saturday, October 9th, 2010 at the Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. FREE PARKING!

The show features dealers selling Super Heroes (Marvel, DC etc), Transformers (vintage and Japanese imports), Star Wars (new and vintage), GIJoe (vintage and modern), Wrestling, Masters of the Universe and tons of other Action Figures and collectibles. For more details go to the Canadian Action Figure Expo website. You can also RSVP on facebook for the event.

Original Source: Toys for Tots drive at Canadian Action Figure Expo October 9th in Mississauga @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Only 2 weeks to go. Hasbro-Discovery Hub is ready to roll and 10.10.10 is the date folks.
Meanwhile, BehindVoiceActors.Com has posted the first 2 days of Hub Programming. Guess what? We'll be seeing G1 Transformers on 11th October, 2010 at 11:00PM. No words yet regarding Transformers: Prime.

Checkout the Hub Preview Clip below to get a sneak peek at what’s coming your way. Don’t forget to head on over to our sister site HissTank for an up-to-date G. I. Joe: Renegades coverage.


P.S : Stay tuned with TFW2005’s Transformers: Prime News Coverage too. 27th September, 2010 is a big day. Hub Website will have its Official Launch Update with Transformers: Prime Games and other goodies.

Original Source: First Two Days Of Hub Programming Revealed - G1 Ready To Roll @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to the same poster over at Higekumatoytoy Blog, we have some in-hand images of Takara's Transformers Autobot Alliance Ironhide. Again, just like Autobot Alliance Insecticon, this figure too is darker in color when compared with its Hasbro version. Click on the Title and check out the image gallery. Don't forget to leave a comment.

Original Source: In-Hand Images Of Transformers Autobot Alliance Ironhide @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Here we have with us some in-hand images of Takara's Transformers Autobot Alliance Insecticon thanks to Higekumatoytoy Blog. Japanese version of this toy is bit darker in color in comparison to the Hasbro version. Click on the Title and check out the comparison pics.

Original Source: In-Hand Images Of Transformers Autobot Alliance Insecticon @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.