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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Images have been posted on the Tokuma-EC shop as well as in the recent edition of the Hyper Hobby magazine showing off what the upcoming Japanese Transformers Animated Black Version will look like. A Hyper Hobby magazine mail-in exclusive, this version of Animated Rodimus borrows a few cues from the Botcon 2008 Shattered Glass Rodimus, featuring a very appealing black and purple color scheme.

Check out the images and scans of the Hyper Hobby Magazine pages, brought to you courtesy of 2005 Boards member Ricochet, after the jump.

Original Source: Animated Rodimus Hyper Hobby Exclusive Black Version Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received an update from our friends and sponsors at TFSource. This week they've got the much anticipated sixth waves of Generations and Hunt for the Decepticons / Reveal the Shield up for preorder, plus many loose Classics such as Optimus Prime and Skywarp and loose Worlds Smallest Transformers like Jazz, Rodimus or Soundwave. Other in stock items this week include 2010 Celebration Primus, a perfect counterpart to the 2010 Unicron, Alternity Red Convoy and the BTS-03 Matrix of Leadership set.

Also in this week's Sourcenews:

1. Now up for Preorder - Transformers 2011 Generations Series 2!
2. Now up for Preorder - Transformers 2011 Deluxe Series 2!
3. New Recruits!
4. TFsource Restock!
5. Primus Reissue is now instock!
6. Alternity A-01 - Nissan GT-R - Convoy - Vibrant Red Version - Now Instock!
7. BTS-03, Unicron Reissue, and CDMW-09 now instock!
8. Now Up for Preorder: Custom - War Axe Accessory!
9. Impossible Toys Restock Coming!
10. Protector Trailer and Sidearm Preorders now Up @TFsource!
11. MP-09 Masterpiece Rodimus Prime - Preorder now up!
12. Reissue Predaking Set Now up for preorder!
13. Newest Instock items at TFsource
14. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Click here to visit TFSource and start shopping!

Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews Update for 1 November 2010 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here's something special for you today. Ever felt that Generation 1 Megatron's face could be more show accurate? 2005 Boards member Bellyboy delivers! He has produced a rather cool custom piece, a replacement face for Generation 1 Megatron. It comes in two different variations and makes the Decepticon leader seem a bit more like his old self from the Generation 1 cartoon. Check out a video review - courtesy of 2005 Boards staff member Internet Personality Vangelus - below, and then after the jump read the thread charting the entire design process of this custom piece.

Original Source: Generation 1 Megatron M3G5 faceoff custom face @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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KOToys has posted some in hand images of the upcoming Voyager Class Reveal the Shield Autobot, Solar Storm Grappel. Grappel, or Grapple to fans of the original show, is a remolded version of Transformers Universe Inferno, sporting a huge amount of remolded and redesigned parts to make him much more than a simple color change. Check out the images after the jump to see Grappel compared to one of Universe Inferno's recolors, Botcon 2010's Pyro.

Original Source: Solar Storm Grappel In Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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eBay seller and maker of custom unofficial Worlds Smallest type Transformers HeeroToysMaker has recently begun to list a trio of new unofficial WST Ultra Magnus recolors on his Ebay store. Two of the three versions are based on existing recolors of Generation 1 Ultra Magnus - Shining Ultra Magnus and Ultra Magnus Movie Preview Version. The third is an all-clear, glow-in-the-dark version of Ultra Magnus. Check out images of all three after the jump.

Remember, these are unofficial items and are in no way connected to the official Smallest Transformable Transformers collection released by Takara.

Original Source: Custom Worlds Smallest Ultra Magnus Recolors @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Next up we have a new sighting for you. 2005 Boards member Hye6640 picked up the latest, and by virtue of no others being announced so far, last (for the time being) Human Alliance toy, Shadow Blade Sideswipe. Holder of the dubious honor of being the first recolor in the Human Alliance line, Shadow Blade Sideswipe was found at a Walmart in Visalia, Ca.

Share news of your Transformers sightings in our Transformers Sightings section!

Original Source: Human Alliance Shadow Blade Sideswipe Released @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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In addition to the first images of Black Animated Rodimus which we reported on earlier today, the new edition of Hyper Hobby magazine includes lots of other cool Transformers stuff. Foremost among it is a two page spread focusing on the other hot Rodimus toy in the works - Masterpiece Rodimus Prime. These new images show off all the main angles on the vehicle modes, plus comparisons with Generation 1 Hot Rod and Rodimus Prime. There's also some nice images showing some of the many gimmicks and accessories.

Also covered are Autobot Alliance Brimstone, Hubcap and Elita-1. Elita-1 is well documented for her differences to the US released version, and there are not many differences to Brimstone or Hubcap worth speaking of. What is worth mentioning are the final two mainline releases in the Japanese Transformers Animated line that are on show - Electrostatic Soundwave and Blazing Lockdown. Soundwave has silver in place of the muted purple on the US release, while Lockdown somehow manages to look even more gold than before. And speaking of gold, it's the Lucky Draw Animated Megatron! There's a new picture of him in a different pose on show. Last but not least, there's also a new image of the new Transformers Gum series 2 Ultra Magnus, Skyfire and Prowl.

Check out our mirror of all the scans, kindly provided by 2005 Boards member Masabon, after the jump.

Original Source: Hyper Hobby December 2010 Scans @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Our Featured Ebay Auction today is for all you Generation 1 collectors out there. Today we feature a 1985 Warren Transformers Activity Center Play Set. The play set was fairly large, and acted as a base for your Generation 1 Transformers. Seller says the set is 100% complete.

Original Source: Featured Ebay auction - Transformers Activity Center @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro returned our questions for the Questions and Answers for November 2010. To see what they said about the Recon Ravage mail away promotion and where certain rumored to be retailer exclusives might wind up, continue reading!

Original Source: Hasbro QnA Answers for November 2010 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to TFAW (Things From Other Worlds), we now have the Release Date of Transformers 3: Rising Storm; the immediate prequel comic book series for Transformers: Dark Of The Moon. Mark it on your calendars, it’s 5th January, 2011.

“Why is this release date so special?” you might ask. It’s because, unless the production behind the 3rd Transformers Movie officially reveal the Names/Concept Art of the new Autobots and Decepticons, "Rising Storm" might just be our first chance to meet them.

Those who are working behind the scenes at IDW for this 4 part series are:
John Barber – Currently the head writer of Transformers: Sector 7
Carlos Magno – Artist and Cover Artist (Cover B) of Transformers: Nefarious
Brian Rood – Cover Artist (Cover A) for Transformers: Nefarious

Read the Plot Summary of the 1st issue of the series, after the jump due to Spoiler reasons.

Original Source: Transformers 3: Rising Storm Gets A Release Date @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Heero of HK-TF has posted a preview of Protector with Sidearm from FansProject! With the Protector armor, Rodimus ends up being a little bigger than Classics Optimus Prime! If that wasn't impressive enough, the figure can even stand on 1 leg! Read on for the latest update!

Original Source: FansProject Protector And Sidearm Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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ACTOYS has posted all new, up close images of Autobot Jazz from the Reveal The Shield lineup! The long awaited, Transformers Classics style update to the venerable Autobot features paint deco reminiscent of the original Jazz figure from G1, and retractable speakers, an homage to the cartoon!

More images after the jump!

Original Source: Reveal The Shield Jazz Up Close @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to tfmarvel2009 we now have images of the a Star Wars Transformers Crossovers Star Destroyer Transformer preproduction sample! The Venator Class Star Destroyer transforms into a Clone Pilot. This figure is from the 3rd wave of 2010 SWTFs. More images after the jump!

Original Source: Star Wars Crossovers Star Destroyer Prepro Sample @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: DESTRO @ TFW2005.com

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*New Transformers Arrivals*

The Exclusive Transformers Generations Mini-Cons have now arrived! Priced at $6.95 these are ready to go!

TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS EXCLUSIVE – SWASHPLATE

Up first we have Swash plate, this Mini-Con is a redeco of Cybertron Jolt from the Recon Mini-Con Team. Made from the same molds as Jolt, Swashplate is done in yellow and transforms into a helicopter. He is also able to attach to other figures via the Powerlinx port. Since Swashplate comes in yellow he will look great attached to the yellow Jolt from the Armada Series!

Swashplate - Transformers Generations Exclusive Mini-Con Action Figure

TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS EXCLUSIVE – DRIVETRAIN

The next Mini-Con is Drivetrain, allied with the Decepticons Drivetrain transforms into a red truck. He is a redeco of Cybertron Reverb from the Recon Mini-Con Team and is made from the same mold as Reverb. Just like the originals he attaches to other figures via the Powerlinx port.

Drivetrain - Transformers Generations Exclusive Mini-Con Action Figure

TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS EXCLUSIVE – PANHANDLER

Decepticon allied Panhandler is a redeco of Classics Sledge, who was a member of the Demolition Team. This redeco is done in blue and black and also has the Powerlinx port. Ready to smash some Autobot bases?

Pan Handler - Transformers Generations Exclusive Mini-Con Action Figure

TRANSFORMERS GENERATIONS EXCLUSIVE – BREAK NECK

Break Neck, is a redeco of Six Speed from the Recon Mini-Con Team. Break Neck transforms into a white LeMans style race car which looks great compared to the original green. Just like the other exclusive Mini-Cons Break Neck is made from the original molds and has the Powerlinx port.

Break Neck - Transformers Generations Exclusive Mini-Con Action Figure

Original Source: Past Generatration Toys Sponsor Update 11/3 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Check out this new 30 second launch commercial for Transformers: Prime, which debuts as a five-part television event beginning Monday, 11/29, on Hasbro-Discovery The Hub.

In this commercial you'll meet Bulkhead. We've seen him before on a brief video clip, but this is a proper look at him.

The new commercial is available on the Hub Official Facebook Page (do not require an account to watch) in Standard Definition and in High Definition.

Don't forget to check out the Hi-Def Snapshots we took for you, after the jump.

Enjoy!

Original Source: Transformers: Prime Launch Trailer @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Prepare yourselves for a moonlit night of howling-intense Transformers podcasting with Vangelus, Seth, Gogdog, and super ultra special guest speaker contributor cameo star Kinglaffo AKA Ktulu of http:slashslashwww.tfw2005.com!

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 119

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 119 Now online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Crazy Devy have posted a further two updates on their blog. The first is their next set, CDMW-14, which is a gigantic sword for Generation 1 Predaking (which quite possibly goes to the opposite end of the scale from "too small" with the original sword to "too big"). It's quoted as being 227 mm or 9 inches long.

Also posted is an update about the CDMW-13 Superion Chest and Rifle set - it will also come with a bonus faceplate piece, to recreate the look of Superion's head in the original cartoon series.

Original Source: Crazy Devy Predaking Sword and Superion Face @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: XJunky @ TFW2005.com

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Board member D-Drive has stopped by to provide us with Diamond Comics' Shipping List for next Wednesday, November 10th! The list is short this week with 1 comic, but it's a great one!

Transformers Ongoing #13 (and it's incentive)

Mike Costa (w) o Nick Roche (a) o Don Figueroa, Roche (c)

RODIMUS might be impulsive, but he's not stupid. The last anyone saw of him, he was rocketing off Earth in disgrace and a stolen ship. In this issue we finally see where he went, what his plan was, and which long-absent DECEPTICONS he came up against. Mike Costa and fan-favorite artist Nick Roche deliver a stand-alone issue that sets up the entire second year of the hit ongoing series.

*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ra

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List For November 10th @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: DESTRO @ TFW2005.com

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Mark Bellomo will be attending NJCC as a special guest, promoting his new book, "Totally Tubular '80s Toys". Filled with super rad toys and bodacious memories, this righteous ride back in time when Madonna ruled and Spinal Tap amplifiers went to 11. You'll find everything from He-Man to Cabbage Patch Kids, Trivial Pursuit to Rubik's Cube, Transformers to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, G.I. Joe, Pac-Man, Mario Bros, Donkey Kong-as well as lots of fun and smiles.

Mark Bellomo has written more than 150 articles for ToyFare, Wizard Magazine, Lee's Toy Review, Tomart's Action Figure Digest, and most recently for Toy Shop Magazine, where he served a lengthy tenure as their Action Figure Columnist. He has written a number of composition/rhetoric texts, has published critical literary articles, and has authored a number of bestselling books on action figures and pop culture: Warman's Action Figures Field Guide, Transformers: Identification & Price Guide, Warman's Field Guide to Transformers, The Ultimate Guide to G.I. Joe: 1982-1994 (1st & 2nd editions), and the recently-released Totally Tubular 80’s Toys. Bellomo contributes three chapters each year to Toys & Prices (2007 2011), and has also been featured in The Collectable Spectacle currently posted on YouTube.

Make sure to check out all of Mark Bellomo's Books At Amazon.com

Amazon.com: Mark Bellomo: Books

New Jersey Collectors Con

Holiday Inn Cherry Hill – New Jersey
2175 West Marlton Pike (Rt. 70), Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Sunday, November 14, 2010

To discuss this topic click the Title Bar!

Original Source: New Jersey Collectors Con Announces Mark Bellomo As Guest! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Million Publishing has updated their website with the cover of the previously announced Transformers: Generations 2010 book.

The site also reveals what we might find inside the book:

Transformers: Generations 2010 book is set to release This November 19th, 2010 and will contain information about every Transformers item released in Japan during the year of 2010. Also, the book will cover future Japanese releases. It is said that Transformers: Generations 2010 will contain articles on 2011 Movie Toys (Transformers: Revenge) and another article on Dark Of The Moon (Unsure what it might contain).

There will also be a special anniversary celebration called “Transformers 2010”, including interviews with director Shōzō Tajima and voices actors Seizō Katō (Megatron/Galvatron) and Hiroya Ishimaru (Hot Rod/Rodimus Convoy).

Naoto Tsushima’s comic titled "A New Battle!" will also be included along with a look at Masterpiece Rodimus and the latest Transformers: Animated (Japan) toys.

You can visit the Official Website here : Million Publishing Transformers: Generations 2010 Book.

Original Source: Million Publishing Transformers: Generations 2010 Book Cover, Details And Release Date @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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ACToys has posted some In-Hand Images of Power Core Combiners Grimstone with Dinobots.

"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 strenth! Grimstone can combine with his dinosaur robot drone team to make an even bigger robot, and those limbs can combine with Power Core Combiner Scout vehicles (sold separately)."

Original Source: Power Core Combiners Grimstone With Dinobots In-Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Amazon now lists a new Transformers: Prime book called “Transformers Prime Volume 1” by Mike Johnson.

Product Description:
“The new animated adventures of the Transformers comes to a bookstore near you in Transformers Prime! This first installment collects the premiere episode event, bringing readers and viewers up to speed on just what is going on in Prime.”

Product Details:
• Release Date: March 16, 2011
• Paperback: 104 pages
• Publisher: IDW Publishing
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600108571
• ISBN-13: 978-1600108570

Original Source: A New Transformers: Prime Book By IDW - Transformers Prime Volume 1 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Good bye Convoy! Our sponsors TFSource have put up a listing for MP-1L Masterpiece Convoy "Final" Edition. Details are sketchy but it sounds like this is going to be the release that will see the retirement of the awesome Masterpiece Convoy / 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime design which has been seeing roughly a new release every year since 2004. No word on what accessories the release might include or what paint variations might be thrown in, with the exception that the sound stage - a mail in in the 2010 celebration in Japan - will be included with new voicebites by Genda Tessho (voice of Convoy in the original Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers cartoon in Japan, the Japanese dub of the original 1984 cartoon). One of these new voicebites will apparently reveal the identity of the next Masterpiece toy to be released after Rodimus Convoy.

Original Source: Masterpiece Convoy Final Edition Announced @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Toynova have posted pictures of an add-on "complimentary parts set" to go with the Crazy Devy Predaking Wings set. As you might remember, the Predaking wings that Crazy Devy released were prone to causing damage to the vintage Divebomb wings they attached to. This set aims to alleviate that, by providing smaller thinner wings to replace the vintage ones, and also providing a brace to support the wings when attached to Predaking's back.

Might want to wait for some more feedback before pulling the trigger on this one though. Not only are the wings expensive and carry the risk of damaging your Predaking, they are not officially licensed by Hasbro or Takara-Tomy, so they are only unofficial custom items, purely for mature collectors.

Original Source: Crazy Devy Preaking Wings and Brace section @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The latest assortment of Transformers Power Core Combiners Five-Packs have been released. This assortment, which contains Crankcase and the Destrons plus Stakeout and the Protectobots, recolors toys from the first wave of Power Core Combiners, but makes good use of the mix and match playability of the line to create some new and unique combinations. They were spotted at a Toys R Us in California by 2005 boards photo staff member Panzerjedi.

Original Source: Power Core Combiners Wave 3 5-Packs Released @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.