[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Bigbelly_2008 and Kaiser of HK-TF have posted several new images of upcoming(and some recently released) Transformers from Transformers Reveal The Shield, Power Core Combiners, Transformers Generationsand Japanese Transformers releases. Shown were the following:

• Predaking 2010
• Legend Gold Bumblebee
• Legend Megatron
• Legend Optimus Prime
• Legend Starscream
• Windcharger
• Turbo Tracks
• Fallback
• Special Ops Jazz
• Solar Storm Grappel
• Lugnut
• Mindset
• Chopsaw
• Heavy Tread With Groundspike
• Grimstone With Dinobots
• Thunderwing

More images after the jump!

Original Source: New Upcoming Reveal The Shield And More Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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TFClub have posted some new images of Power Core Combiners Two Pack Wave 5, Salvage and Undertow. Salvage is a nice blue redeco of the Wave 2 Five Pack commander 'bot Mudslinger, who ironically looks a lot more like Generation 1 Mudslinger in this deco, so he's another "Classics Micromaster" if you choose to look at it that way. Undertow on the other hand is an all-new design, a brand new mold with an awesome looking boat mode.

Check out our mirror of the images after the jump.

Original Source: Power Core Combiners Salvage and Undertow New Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Bigbelly_2008 and Kaiser of HK-TF have posted several new images of upcoming(and some recently released) Transformers from Transformers Reveal The Shield, Power Core Combiners, Transformers Generationsand Japanese Transformers releases. Shown were the following:

• Predaking 2010
• Legend Gold Bumblebee
• Legend Megatron
• Legend Optimus Prime
• Legend Starscream
• Windcharger
• Turbo Tracks
• Fallback
• Special Ops Jazz
• Solar Storm Grappel
• Lugnut
• Mindset
• Chopsaw
• Heavy Tread With Groundspike
• Grimstone With Dinobots
• Thunderwing

More images after the jump!

Original Source: New Upcoming Reveal The Shield And More Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Takara-Tomy have updated their Transformers campaign pages with a new image of Transformers United Micron Haywire. He will be one of three Power Core Combiner Mini-cons released in Japan as "Targetmasters", in a special promotional giveaway to promote the new Transformers United line. As of the time of writing, it is not known what the conditions for obtaining him will be. For more info and images on the other two campaign Microns, Recoil and Fracas, check out our previous coverage here.

Original Source: Transformers United Haywire Campaign Micron Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Yet another Transformer has been the victim of a knockoff. Decepticon Fracture, from the 2007 Movie line, is the latest victim to suffer from a knockoff. While at first she might seem like a random choice to make a knockoff of, with the recent Botcon Mirage and Henkei Rijie Electro Disruptor Edition knockoffs and now this, it seems likely that every version of Mirage might eventually be knocked off.

Fortunately in this case help is at hand - 2005 Boards member yuujin-mikeru has put together a very helpful identification guide that you can check out after the jump.

Original Source: Decepticon Fracture Knockoff - Buyer Beware @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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You spoke, and we listened! Knockoff and counterfeit Transformers are a serious issue nowadays - every month, we are hearing more and more about new counterfeits of vintage toys, and even recently modern toys getting knockoffs, making it hell to find a genuine piece on the secondary market.

That is where we have committed ourselves to help. There are many good resources already in the community for identifying counterfeit Transformers, and we are now proud to expand our own Transformers Resources section with a section dedicated to the identification of Modern Reproduction Transformers. This new section collects guides and information to identify these knockoffs so that you do not get scammed into buying a fake piece for your collection. Click on the link above to visit it, and be forewarned and forearmed.

But wait! There's so much more to this new section. We have also added a Vintage Knockoffs section, dedicated to the weird and wonderful world of the likes of the Four Star Transformers Knockoffs. This section is under the care of my fellow Content Contributor Megamus, and already contains information on some very interesting and unusual vintage knockoff pieces. As time goes by and with your help, we will grow this into a full resource on these early Transformers knockoffs.

We have also opened a section to cover the world of Unofficial and Third Party Custom Transformers. This is the home not only of all these unlicensed third party accessory sets and full blown unofficial not-Transformers, but also the place to find information on Japanese event exclusive and garage kit items. It is made up of four distinct sections:

Third Party Transformers - The place for information on all unofficial full-scale transforming robots such as Battle Rollar and Warbot Defender.
Unofficial Third Party WST - The home of the Justitoys Dinorobots, Jizai Toys Nanoscale releases and other "smallest Transformable" remake Transformers.
Transformers Third Party Addon Accessory Kits - This is where you will find information on all the weapons and parts addons made by various groups over the years, everything from Unicron.com Accessory sets to City Commanders dwells within.
Last but not least, Other Third Party Unofficial Items is your source for information on all the other unofficial items released by various groups, be it human sidekick figures or Energon Cubes.

Enjoy everyone. This resource is here so you can identify these items as being unofficial products, not made and in many cases not licensed by Hasbro or Takara-Tomy, and take appropriate precautions.

Original Source: Unofficial and Knockoff Transformers Resources Live @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

Original Source: Power Core Combiners Skyhammer Video Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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Cybertron.ca member Solscud007 has posted an update on the latest Headrobots offering, a BBTS exclusive IDW comic inspired Universe Hardhead replacement head. The weapons will be inversely colored, and the cannon will be black. Read on to check out the images.

Original Source: Alternate Headrobots Universe Hothead Comic Inspired Face @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received an update from our friends at TFSource. The TFSource Holiday Sale is back and bigger than ever. 75 is the theme of the sale, with 75 items up to 75% off! Check out the TFsource Holiday Sale today!

In other news, Reissue Predaking will arrive in the TFSource warehouse later today and preorders are expected to ship this week. There's still limited stock remaining if you've decided that you want this awesome new addition to the reissue series. Headrobot Hothead will also be restocked within the next week! Snap him up quickly if you want him as this is likely to be your last chance at owning the original version of Hothead! Other items restocked include PE-01 "Frenzy and Rumble", Revenge of the Fallen Buster Optimus Prime, Encore #13 Trailbreaker, Alternators Rodimus Prime, and loads more!

Also in this issue of SourceNews:
1. TFsource HOLIDAY SALE!
2. Reissue Predaking will arrive in our warehouse today!
3. Transformers 2011 update!
4. TFSource Restock!
5. TFC Toys Popular TFC-006 Phantom of Screamer Set A & B are now both instock!
6. New Recruits!
7. Now up for Preorder: Japanese Transformers Animated - Hyper Hobby Exclusive - Black Rodimus!
8. MP-1L Masterpiece Convoy "Final Edition!" and MP-05 Masterpiece Megatron up for preorder!
9. Crazy Devy Update!
10. Newest Instock items at TFsource
11. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Click here to visit TFSource and start shopping, and click here to check out the TFSource Winter Sale!

Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews Update for 29 November 2010 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Hey, how's everyone's Thanksgiving been? Hope you've all had a great time! As some of you might have been away for the week - or just maybe not visiting us that often - we've decided to give this a try to help you guys out with keeping up with all the latest news. It's the TFW Transformers News Roundup *Post Thanksgiving Edition*! Click on the links below to view the articles on all the latest Transformers news from the past seven days:

Unreleased Dreamwave Comic Summaries!
The War Within the Age of Wrath Issue 4 Summary
Simon Furman Reveals the End of Dreamwave's Energon
Transformers Energon Issue 31 Summary Part 2

Transformers Dark of the Moon Updates:
Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Post Production Has Begun
Michael Bay Replies To Recent Rumors, Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Trailer Release Date Confirmed

Transformers Prime Updates:
Transformers Prime Behind the Scenes with Orci and Kurtzman
Josh Keaton Interview

December / January 2011 Transformers Collectors Club Magazine Arriving

New Knockoffs are coming
Knockoff Generation 1 Bluestreak and Blitzwing Imminent, Astrotrain in the works
Decepticon Fracture Knockoff - Buyer Beware

Japanese Hobby Magazine Scans
Transformers Generation 2010 Scans
Figure King and Dengeki Hobby December 2010 Scans

New Transformers Toy Bios:
Generations Thunderwing, Skullgrin and Cliffjumper Bios
Power Core Combiner Steamhammer and Grimstone Bios and Tech Specs

Takara-Tomy Transformers United Exclusive Toys News a-plenty!
More Information on the eHobby Transformers 2010 Campaign Exclusives
e-Hobby Transformers 2010 Exclusives Update
More Targetmaster Micron Campaign Info

New Transformers Toy Pictures This Week
Reveal The Shield Lugnut Gallery
Power Core Combiners Salvage and Undertow New Images

New Transformers Toys Released this week:
Power Core Combiner Steamhammer and Grimstone Released

This week's new Transformers Reviews:
Generations Sergeant Kup Video Review
Power Core Combiners Heavy Tread Video Review

WTF @ TFW Transformers Podcast Episode 122

Diamond Comics Shipping List For December 1st, 2010


Do you like this idea? Would you like to see us do this again in future? Click on the discuss link and sound off with your opinion on our 2005 Boards either by posting in the thread or voting in the poll (2005 Boards registration is required to vote).

Original Source: Transformers News Roundup 10/22 - 10/28 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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TFClub (registration required) posted some new images of some of their upcoming custom Transformers items. On show is the TFC-EX05 Primars, the superdeformed Optimus Prime toy, this time with a faceplate. Joining him is an image of the TFC-EX06 Custom Devastator's right arm, plus the now-named Headmaster Optimus Prime and Soundwave figures. These two are to be called "Junkion Blacksmith" 01 and 02, and are modeled on their Generation 1 incarnations, with Headmaster heads based on their classic heads as well as classic style robot and vehicle modes. Only the unpainted heads are seen this time out, so check out our earlier coverage for more information. Also on show are the "Targetroids", the Targetmaster versions of these. They take classic characters and have them turn from robots into guns. Shown so far are Optimus Prime, Megatron, Rodimus and Starscream.

Please remember these are all unofficial custom pieces, and as such are not officially licensed or safety tested by Hasbro or Takara-Tomy.

Original Source: TFClub Custom Toys New Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Many members of our 2005 Boards have excitedly been sending us this ultra-important update for all you guys waiting to know when the next new episodes of Transformers Prime - after this week's Darkness Rising miniseries - will air. Today's rerun of episode 1 came with the attached commercial (captured by 2005 Boards member Soundwave9) which states that the show will continue in February 2011. In the meantime, don't forget to check out the rest of the five part miniseries, Darkness Rising, every day this week on The Hub!

Original Source: Transformers Prime New Episodes to Air in February 2011 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Here’s a little gift to all our members enjoying Hub’s new Transformers TV Series… Transformers: Prime.

These wonderful images were drawn by Christophe Vacher, Annie award-nominated, supervising color designer of Transformers: Prime. You can meet him and rest of the crew by visiting "Behind-The-Scenes Of Transformers: Prime – The Crew".

By visiting the “Additional Images” section of this News Article, you are treated to some Concept and Storyboard Art from Transformers: Prime and you will also find the concept art of Autobot Headquarters revealed for the first time at the Hasbro Investor Day November, 2010.

Original Source: Transformers: Prime Concept And Storyboard Art By Christophe Vacher @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers@TheMoon has foundout that Hasbro has recently applied for the trademark “Elita-1”.

There’s no explanation why, other than a list of possible reasons.
Hasbro could very well be renewing the application or actually submitting one for the first time for that name. Or it could be for a fact that we are getting a new toy? We’ll let you decide…

On a similar note, our sister site HissTank reported a similar situation over at the G. I. Joe Franchise. Hasbro has applied for the trademark known as “Cobra C.L.A.W.”

Original Source: Hasbro Files A Trademark For Elita-1 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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It's always fun to find the truly cool pieces in an auction. For our Featured Ebay Auction, we have one of those hard to find Botcon Custom Class figures. Even better, the figure is completely unassembled. the auction is for a Sealed Botcon 2007 G2 Grimlock Unassembled.

We've mirrored a few images of the sealed, unassembled pieces for your enjoyment. click the headline of the story for the photos.

Original Source: Featured Ebay Auction - Botcon 2001 Unassembled G2 Grimlock @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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“It’s update time!” over at TakaraTomy. Today, they have launched a New Webpage for their Transformers: United line.

Transformers: United is the Japanese release of toys from Classics, Transformers: Generations and Reveal The Shield lines. The new page contains Character Profiles of 10 characters including Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, Cliffjumper and Soundwave from War For Cybertron.

Original Source: TakaraTomy Transformers: United Webpage Is Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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It's a Black Prime Hubworld Friday recording! Vangelus is joined by Gogdog, Seth Buzzard, and Formspring.me's own Derrick J Wyatt to talk about Transformers, Tryptophan, and Cheetor.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 123

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 123 with Derrick J Wyatt Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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It's always fun to find the truly cool pieces in an auction. For our Featured Ebay Auction, we have one of those hard to find Botcon Custom Class figures. Even better, the figure is completely unassembled. the auction is for a Sealed Botcon 2007 G2 Grimlock Unassembled.

We've mirrored a few images of the sealed, unassembled pieces for your enjoyment. click the headline of the story for the photos.

Original Source: Featured Ebay Auction - Botcon 2007 Unassembled G2 Grimlock @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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It's always fun to find the truly cool pieces in an auction. For our Featured Ebay Auction, we have one of those hard to find Botcon Custom Class figures. Even better, the figure is completely unassembled. the auction is for a Sealed Botcon 2007 Overkill Unassembled, based on the Classics Grimlock mold.

We've mirrored a few images of the sealed, unassembled pieces for your enjoyment. click the headline of the story for the photos.

Thanks to Shadow Panther for clarification.

Original Source: Featured Ebay Auction - Botcon 2007 Unassembled Overkill @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Here’s a very “cool” news. Atti Pedrozo and Michel de Kok from Switzerland have posted some images of a Movie Optimus Prime sculptured out of Ice. It’s awesome how Transformers Fans use their creativity to give something back to the franchise they love.

Checkout the images at their blog and on our News Article.

Original Source: Movie Optimus Prime Ice Sculpture @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Quick reminder. Transformers: Prime Darkness Rising Episode #3 is to air today 6:30pm Eastern/3:30pm Pacific on the HUB. Here’s the trailer for the episode.

Original Source: Transformers: Prime Darkness Rising Episode #3 Trailer @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Mr. Derrick J. Wyatt said something very special on this week’s WTF@TFW episode. After a wonderful discussion regarding the recently revealed news of TFCC Transtech Animated Cheetor figure, Mr. Wyatt said he’ll be showing the Animated Cheetor Concept Art to the fans. Keeping his promise, DJW updated his blog; “A Delightful Tedium” with the Concept Art of Transtech Animated Cheetor.

Listen to the WTF@TFW Episode #123 to findout how this Cheetor figure came to life.

Head over to the Transformers Collectors' Club Official Website to take a look at the Toy in Vehicle Mode and to read his Bio.

Original Source: TFCC Transtech Animated Cheetor Concept Art @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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You don’t want a Facebook P.O.K.E from this guy… He is Lugnut. Transformers: Reveal The Shield Voyager Class Lugnut. And it seems as though he’s getting a Repaint/Retool.

TCracker of TFW2005 Transformers Toy Discussions spotted something odd in the Lugnut Instruction Sheets. A New Head. It’s the image to the left, folks. So, What do you think?

Original Source: Transformers: Reveal The Shield Voyager Lugnut Repaint/Retool Coming Our Way? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Japanese Rakutan shop seller Toysanta has put up listings for the next assortment of Transformers Kabaya kits. The third wave features a few firsts for this series of Kabaya releases - the first ever transformable Super Ginrai to feature elbow articulation, the first Godbomber toy to feature outward hip movement (it's not much but it's a start!) and best of all, the first Decepticon in this new series of Transformers Kabaya kits. Yes, alongside Super Ginrai and Godbomber (Powermaster Optimus Prime and the Apex Armor in the West), the Decepticon Air Commander Starscream will be released as a Kabaya kit! Super Ginrai and Godbomber retain their original combination feature, allowing both of these Kabaya Transformers to turn into God Ginrai. Super Ginrai though no longer features the transforming cab, instead going directly from tractor trailer to super robot modes.

Check out our mirror of the pics after the jump.

Original Source: Transformers Kabaya Wave 3 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Laotang of ACTOYS has posted a review and several images of the long awaited upgrade to Classics Rodimus, FansProject Protector With Sidearm! The Protector armor upgrades Rodimus into Rodimus Prime, meanwhile Sidearm is reminiscent of Firebolt. Here's a translation by 2005 boards member ki1983ng:

• 1. Perfect paint applications
• 2. The gap in the trailer was due to the reviewer being too excited when he was taking photos for the review and didn't 'lock' it properly.
• 3. In order to fit the trailer onto Rodimus, the sides of the trailer needs to be opened up. The reviewer commented that the fit is perfect.
• 4. The reviewer forgot that Rodimus's gun can be attached onto the trailer's end as we have seen in previous pics.
• 5. The 'rolling' battle station can be 'transformed' into a stationary base.
• 6. Joints are tight for Protector's robot mode, however, the leg pieces are a little tricky to attach.
• 7. The reviewer commented that the head sculpt is a little dull.

Hopefully the Protector set is on it's way stateside soon!

Original Source: Protector With Sidearm Gallery @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.