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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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IDw Publishing has revealed some information on their upcoming multi-series crossover, Infestation, at the New Yourk Comic Con. Infestation will see the zombies of IDW's own "Zombies VS Robots" invade the universes of IDW's licensed properties Transformers, GI Joe, Ghostbusters and Star Trek (though bizarrely, not Angel, who you would think would be right at home fighting zombies...). The story will be told in two bookend issues, with each series also receiving two special issues to show the impact of the threat on their own universe. On the Transformers front, Transformers: Infestation #1 and 2 will be written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning who are also writing the bookends of the story, with Nick Roche handling art.

Find out more about the crossover over at Comic Book Resources.

Original Source: IDW Infestation - Transformers GI Joe Ghostbusters Star Trek Crossover @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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By way of a request on Facebook for 33 military personnel between 23 and 35 for extras, we can report that Transformers 3 will be filming a major scene featuring large numbers of NEST soldiers in the National Mall in Washington DC next week from Tuesday 12 October to Thursday 14 October. According to the extras request, it's three nights worth of shooting, so it's a night scene and the maximum number of 33 extras may not be required on all three nights.

Are we going to see an all-out battle between the Autobots and the Decepticons right in the nation's capital? Will this be an early part of the movie, like the battle in Shanghai in Revenge of the Fallen, which also used a large number of extras?

Join in the speculation on our 2005 Boards by hitting the discuss button!

Original Source: Transformers 3 Filming at the National Mall October 12-14 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Megablah @ TFW2005.com

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Well it's Saturday and with it comes a nice surprise (and no, it's not me actually posting something.) Red Leader (TFW Supporter, owner of Kapow Toys, and all around nice chap) has splurged a bit on the bay of E and garnished a new Reveal the Shield Turbo Tracks which he has been so kind as to review for us today.

A bit of unfortunate news as he reports that it cannot do a flying car mode due to the placement of the wings. Otherwise this figure looks to be a near identical, more poseable, update to the G1 character.

Click on the title to see all of Red Leaders pictures and read his full impressions of the figure!

Original Source: Transformers Reveal the Shield Turbo Tracks Pictorial Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Family Mart Draw Transformers have been released! This lottery draw campaign held in association with the Family Mart chain of stores in Japan offers a selection of unique and exclusive Transformers items, from the top prize of a clear Revenge of the Fallen Leader Class Optimus Prime to a non-battle damaged version of the Deluxe Animated Optimus Prime, to an Activators Skywarp and some cool partially clear plastic versions of the Animated EZ series. Two of our Japan based 2005 Boards members, Nightbirdy and Masabon, have already tried their luck and won numerous prizes, including the clear Revenge of the Fallen Optimus Prime and Activators Skywarp, and have shared some in hand images. Check them out by clicking on the title of this story.

Original Source: Family Mart Draw Transformers In Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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As many of you are aware, the Hub, Hasbro's new TV channel venture with Discovery, launched today and with it comes a brief commercial advertising Transformers Prime! The brief snippet of footage shows nothing more than the Autobots walking and a closeup of Optimus Prime's faceplate-less face while he's talking. Yes guys, he doesn't have a faceplate all the time here either!

Check out the footage below to whet your appetite for the new series, coming this holiday season:

Original Source: Transformers Prime Brief Footage from Hub Commercial @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Looks like it's official now. "On Wednesday, September 29, 2010, a U.S. federal trademark registration number 85140636 was filed for DARK OF THE MOON by Hasbro, Inc. with the description Toys, Games and Playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees."

You can view a copy of the Original Document by visiting USPTO.

Collider, MTV, The Empire and countless other entertainment websites, praised TFW2005 for uncovering the Title of Transformers 3. We proudly became the 1st to find and announce the news to the world.

Transformers: The Dark Of The Moon is scheduled for release on July 1, 2011.

Stay Tuned With Us For More Transformers: DOTM News... First!

Original Source: Hasbro Files Transformers: The Dark Of The Moon Trademark @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Fosterlager @ TFW2005.com

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I wanted to make sure TFW2005 got the word out on the risk you might be taking with your vintage or reissue Predaking when adding on these third party parts. Check out this video review by our own optibotimus316 for the full story and images. We're told the manufacturer is aware of the issue and is sending out some sort of protective part. We'll keep you posted as more on this story develops.

Original Source: CrazyDevy G1 Predaking Add-On Wings Review (and QC Warning) @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member has attended the IDW Publishing panel at the New York Comic Con and has shared a few teasers of upcoming information that IDW were giving out about their future plans for the Transformers comics:

- February's Infestation crossover, which we reported on yesterday, will be in continuity, as a second mini-series will begin in March spinning out of the events of the Infestation crossover. Titled Heart of Darkness, it will get back to Galvatron, last seen in the All Hail Megatron coda. Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, who are writing Infestation and the Transformers portion of the crossover, are also writing this one, with Ulises Farinas on art.

- The Transformers Prime graphic novel will be released as individual issues, starting in January.

- A second Transformers The Dark of the Moon prequel is planned, titled Rising Storm. John Barber is writing with Carlos Magno on art. Barber will also pen the Transformers The Dark of the Moon movie adaptation starting in April, with Jorge Moreno on art.

- The next major arc of the Ongoing series is Revenge of the Decepticons, and will feature a newly redesigned Megatron by Don Figueroa. The arc will feature the Decepticons attacking on every level possible, physical, psychological and so on.

- There will be a further print run on the Animated Allspark Almanacs. IDW Editor Andy Schmidt joked "we'll charge you $300 for them since we know you'll pay that much for them".
On a sour note though while IDW wants to do further Animated comics there is nothing on the cards for 2011.

- Four new Spotlights are in the works. Three names connected with the project: James Roberts, Nick Roche and Chris Mowry. May still be a little way off into the future though as it was not in the main IDW presentation.

- Character wise, Ironhide and Sunstreaker will be seen again in 2011. There are "fluid plans" for the Dinobots, plus there is a possibility of the Quintessons making an appearance. Mike Costa also reportedly wants to bring Unicron into the mix, but IDW Editor Andy Schmidt says it will have to be something really good and not derivative for him to give it the green light.

Original Source: IDW Transformers Comic News from the New York Comic Con @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Back when Hubworld officially launched, we reported on the first official CGI renderings of the characters presented there - including Bulkhead and Soundwave. Evidently the CGIs were not entirely complete, as today to coincide with the launch of The Hub, several character renders and vehicle mode renders - including Optimus Prime, Bulkhead, Soundwave and Starscream - were updated with improved, finalized textures. Check them all out by clicking here to visit Hubworld's Transformers Prime page, or click on the title for our mirror of the newly updated images.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Updated Character CGI Renders @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: XJunky @ TFW2005.com

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Here's our weekly update from our friends at TFSource. Lot of items have come in-stock, including the 2010 Unicron Reissue, BTS-03 Prime Upgrade Set, and Crazy Devy Upgrade sets! Many preorders have been put up for anticipated items such as Transformers United and the new Kingbat vs. Ninja from Perfect Effect. Also, TFSource has gotten some 6" Titanium Figures back in stock. Here's your full Source news update:

In this issue of SourceNews:
1. BTS-03, Unicron Reissue, and CDMW-09 now instock!
2. Transformers United and PX-02 preorders now up!
3. New Recruits: Transformers Titanium 6" Figures!
4. Transformers 2011 - New instock and preorders!
5. Impossible Toys Restock Coming!
6. New Japanese Animated instock and preorders!
7. Protector Trailer and Sidearm Preorders now Up @TFsource!
8. MP-09 Masterpiece Rodimus Prime - Preorder now up!
9. Reissue Predaking Set Now up for preorder!
10. Newest Instock items at TFsource
11. Newest Preorder items at TFsource
Click here to start shopping!

Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews for October 11th 2010 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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While not ground breaking news, a little reminder to the old school folks out there - Transformers Generation 1 - aka the original Transformers from the 80s - will be airing on network television again in the United States for the first time in a while.

Tonight at midnight G1 will air on The Hub, starting with More Than Meets The Eye Part 1 (Episode 1). So, if you are up, or have a DVR with some extra space, make sure to watch and/or record.

Make sure to check your local listings for exact times. Some program guides are still listing the new joint venture Hub channel by Hasbro and Discovery as Discovery Kids, so if you can't find the Hub, check for that. And if you don't have either, call your cable company NOW! .

After you watch, make sure to sound off on what you thought by discussing it on the 2005 boards here: G1 on the Hub Discussion.

Oh and BTW - 80's G.I. Joe airs right after it, starting with Ep 1 also. Discuss that over at Hiss Tank: G.I.JOE starts on the hub 10.11.10!

Original Source: Transformers Generation 1 Returns to US Network Television Tonight! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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GAH! Is all I could think when I saw it, but during fliming of Transformers 3 in Washington DC, the highly customized Chevy Camaro Bumblebee crashed into a cop who blew through a scene going the wrong way right as the troops were "rolling out"! Just watch for yourself:

Original Source: Transformers 3 Bumblebee Crashes Into Real Cop During Filming in D.C. @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ TFW2005.com

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With just a little over a month away too show date, NJCC is almost sold out of dealer tables. If you plan on coming out to the show as a dealer now is the time to act. As a fan and collector of both GI Joe and Transformers, you can expect to see a world class selection of vintage and new release toys for collectors of all ages. Stay tuned for more NJCC updates!

Stop by and sound off about NJCC by clicking the Title Bar.

Original Source: New Jersey Collectors Con G.I. Joe vs Transformers @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: XJunky @ TFW2005.com

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Lupis has been eaten by the homework monster, but Protoman has come to help Vangelus, Aaron, and Omegus pull him back out as they discuss Slash and more.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 116

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 Episode 116 is Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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The TFcon 2011 hotel block is now available. You can book your hotel room for TFcon 2011 by calling the Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre reservation department direct and toll free at 1-888-890-3222. When booking by phone, please quote block code "CCT0611". You can also book your room via the hotel reservation website at http://accounts.deltahotels.com/grou...75154&type=grp

Our group rate is for July 29 to 31, 2011 at the price of $109 per room. No deposit is required to reserve your room now. You have until July 29th to cancel your room if you can not make the convention. We are working on offering something special to those of you that stay in the TFcon hotel block for 2011.

TFcon - Canada's 10th Annual Transformers Collectors Convention is July 30th and 31st, 2011 at the Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre in Mississauga, Ontario with FREE PARKING!

Original Source: TFcon 2011 Hotel Block Now Available @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Today's Featured Ebay Auction is something I've been looking to featuring for some time. It's for the original 1985 Transformers G1 Battlin' Robots. Everyone else will know them as Rock Em Sock Em Robots. The set pitted Optimus Prime versus Megatron in a battle that would rival even the greatest of championship bouts.

A few photos can be seen by clicking the headline of the story.

Original Source: Featured Ebay Auction - G1 Battlin' Robots @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our friends and sponsors at Big Bad Toy Store have put up new official images of the Transformers 2010 Voyager Class Wave 4. Reveal the Shield, Hunt for the Decepticons or whatever else you want to call it, it doesn't change the awesomeness that are the three new toys in this assortment.

Strafe, first revealed some time ago in Wal-Mart computers, has finally been revealed! He's a redeco of Revenge of the Fallen NEST Alliance Mindwipe, painted primarily in white gray and red in homage to Generation 1 Strafe, right down to the orange on his weapons. He'll also be a good color match for the recently released Sunspot who can connect to him (or Mindwipe) in vehicle mode.

Joining Strafe in this wave are Solar Storm Grappel aka Classics Grapple, who we have already seen is a heavily remolded Universe Inferno. The sole new mold in the assortment, and this news editor's personal favorite based on the images, is Lugnut! Lugnut is based on the Decepticon heavy muscle from Transformers Animated, but is given a more realistic Movie (or Classics) makeover. These pictures show he will be something special, with articulated fingers being evident, along with a full range of arm and leg articulation, but perhaps the most significant for those familiar with the Animated Lugnut toy - an articulated neck! No more need Lugnut fear an enemy attacking him from the side, because now he can look round and see them coming!

All joking aside though, check out our mirror of the new pictures of this extremely promising assortment of Voyagers by clicking on the title of this story.

Original Source: Transformers (2010) Voyager Strafe, Lugnut and Grapple Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Few weeks back, TFW2005 received a rumor regarding “the identity of the Mack Truck”. Majority of those who read it, refused to believe that he is actually, You-Know-Who (No, not Voldemort). But slowly (yet, unofficially) more news and rumors are pouring in, confirming the above said rumor. We’ll have to wait and see if the rumors are actually true. If you want to read more about this matter… Click on the title of this article to checkout some images and read what an onlooker had to say about the identity of the Mack Truck.

P.S : If you are wondering why Carly is on the Front Page? Well, that’s taken from a recent Transformers 3 filming at Washington. The sight looks good for the eyes instead of an old Mack truck. No offense You-Know-Who.

Transformers 3/Transformers: The Dark Of The Moon/DOTM hits theaters July 1st, 2011.
Few weeks back, TFW2005 received a rumor regarding “the identity of the Mack Truck”. Majority of those who read it, refused to believe that he is actually, You-Know-Who (No, not Voldemort). But slowly (yet, unofficially) more news and rumors are pouring in, confirming the above said rumor. We’ll have to wait and see if the rumors are actually true. If you want to read more about this matter… browse down to checkout some images and read what an onlooker had to say about the identity of the Mack Truck. You will also find some images from a recent Washington filming.

"Astrotrain" of TFLAMB mentioned that…
“Megatron is for a fact the Mad Max semi in TF3. I can send you more behind the scenes pictures from a storage facility where all the vehicles were kept while in Chicago. My father in law who works for a special effects company in Chicago was one of a group whose job it was as he said Michael Bay states "make this truck look more demented." Also not sure if it is known or not but Patrick Dempsey’s Character is a super Billionaire computer expert, who helps the transformers buy building additional ones to help. Those NASCAR transformers are not partially transformed those are ones he created, along with he "power glove" we have seen Sam wearing.”

Transformers 3/Transformers: The Dark Of The Moon/DOTM hits theaters July 1st, 2011.

Original Source: Some Images Of Washington Transformers 3 Filming And More Rumors Of Mack Truck’s Identity @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Check out some new images of Transformers United / Transformers Generations figures. Coming from Amazon Japan as updates for the United line over there, we now have a good look at Generations Kup, along with a slew of other early G1 homages including Perceptor, Tracks, Jazz, and Wreck Gar! Rounding it out are Lugnut and Straxus from Takara/Tomy.

Click the headline to read the full story and see all the images!

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

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Originally posted by: Kickback @ TFW2005.com

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Welcome back to another segment of our randomly-updated TFW2005 Sound-Off!, where we give you, the fans, a chance to get together in one big group, say things, vote on things, and then share all that on our frontpage! We had a slight hiccup last time, but we do appreciate all the votes and the knowledge that YOU. WANT. HEADMASTERS!

We also wanted to take a quick second to notice Slag-A-Con 2010, the convention recently held in Chesterfield, Indiana. It came to our attention that Gregg Berger, the voice of the original G1 Grimlock, was asked, based on our last Sound-Off!, if he'd return to voice Grimlock if Shout Factory! chose to translate and dub the Headmasters series. We're tickled that you're all paying attention and enjoying our Sound-Off bits, so thank you! (Gregg said yes, by the way)

On to the meat of this one!

RODIMUS PRIME IS COMING! The next Masterpiece figure is that of Rodimus Prime (or Hot Rodimus, Rodimus Minor, Rodimus Convoy, Rodimus) and it's recently been revealed that he will see a release in both Japan and in the United States. But it was also revealed that there would be some differences - namely the lack of a trailer in the Hasbro version of the figure. That said, this question should be obvious!

Which version of the Masterpiece Rodimus figure are you going to get?

It should be noted that the rumor is that Hasbro is planning to throw some extra goodies in with their Rodimus figure, to make up for the lack of a trailer (or to justify the price-point they set, who knows for sure). It'll also cost less than the $200 USD that Takaratomy is charging for their version.

Decisons, decisions! So what are you waiting for? HIT THE POLLS AND VOTE! We'll see you in a week or so with all the updates!

Story image credit to the Japanese Pioneer DVD release of Transformers 2010. Thanks to Moroni Prime for the details of the Slag-A-Con 2010 convention. Randomly selected users will have their posts linked to and copied on to the frontpage. Hasbro has yet to give any release dates or details on their Rodimus figure, except that it won't come with a trailer. More details, as always, as they arise!

Original Source: TFW2005 Sound-Off! - Masterpiece Rodimus Prime - Japan or USA? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received excellent news for all those who are thinking of joining the Transformers Collector's Club and are based outside the US - or even existing non-US members who are coming up for renewal. Pete Sinclair dropped by our 2005 Boards to pass on the good news that international membership rates have been reduced by $11, to $58 for memberships for those based in Canada, and $78 for those based internationally.

For those on the fence over joining this is great news - you'll get all the benefits of being a member including the six magazines per year and the exclusive membership figure - who for next year will be the popular Side Burn. Find out more and how to join up and take advantage of this reduction by visiting the Transformers Collector's Club homepage.

Original Source: Transformers Collectors Club International Membership Rate Reduction @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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An anonymous poster on Japanese board 2Chan has shared some in hand images of the second series of new Kabaya Transformers. These highly detailed gumkits bring together pocket sized kit versions of Ultra Magnus, Prowl and Jetfire, and what these images show is both the poseability and also the plastic colors of the new releases. All three are made from white, black and blue plastic as speculated, with Ultra Magnus taking the lion's share of the blue, Prowl the black and Jetfire the white. The rest of the details are achieved with stickers.

Check the images of the candy toy awesomeness mirrored for your convenience by clicking on the title of this story.

Original Source: Kabaya Transformers Wave 2 In Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Well, never let it be said that Michael Bay and his team do not strive to make the best of a bad situation.

In Transformers Revenge of the Fallen, star Shia Labeouf was involved in a nasty car accident which needed him to have his hand in a support for part of the filming. It was written into the film by way of a "Spacebridge accident".

And now it seems the process will repeat itself. Following on from Monday's Bumblebee crash on the Transformers 3 set, Don Watrud from Fox 5 speaking on Fox5 news @ 10pm confirms that Michael Bay will once again do his best with the cards he has been dealt and get the extremely unfortunate accident written into Transformers 3.

Original Source: Transformers 3 Bumblebee Crash to be written into Film @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Some images have been posted on Actoys.net of the upcoming Legends Class Starscream, from the 2010 / Reveal the Shield Legends Class assortment. Starscream shares the wave with a Generation 1 style Optimus Prime, gun Megatron, and "Gold Bumblebee" aka Goldbug. These images show that this version of Starscream is nice and accurate to the classic design, but is lacking the black paint on the head for that traditional Starscream look. But that's nothing that cannot be fixed with a little custom work.

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

Original Source: 2010 Legends Starscream in Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Well, never let it be said that Michael Bay and his team do not strive to make the best of a bad situation.

In Transformers Revenge of the Fallen, star Shia Labeouf was involved in a nasty car accident which needed him to have his hand in a support for part of the filming. It was written into the film by way of a "Spacebridge accident".

However although earlier reports suggested the process would repeat itself and Monday's Bumblebee crash on the Transformers 3 set would be written into the film, this has since proven to not be the case. Nelson posted on the Shoot for the Edit forums to dispel the reports the accident would be written in.

It's not going to be written into the script for the sake of decency. You don't put accidents into your movies, not kosher.

Besides, they have a backup BB.

Original Source: Transformers 3 Bumblebee Crash to not be written into Film @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.