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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Jose Lopez has shared with us some cool concept artwork from Transformers Prime by way of a New Year's gift. The artwork showcases all the major characters in their robot modes. Click on the link above to check out the full assortment of images on Jose's blog.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Concept Artwork @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: TM2 D-bot @ TFW2005.com

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Board member Masabon has shared images of the new Targetmaster campaign robots Haywire and Fracas for the Takara-Tomy United toy line. United went today on sale in Japan and we quote Masabon's post from our boards:

Good morning from Japan.It is a sale date of the UNITED toy today. I obtained a campaign item on the run by bicycle for one hour.
The item which I purchased is 5.
We had information that only around 10 was received in each store to this campaign item. I entered at the time of opening of a store and was able to obtain it safely.I contribute the photograph of the package first. I open TAGETMASTER after having eaten lunch.

Click above to view packaged images.

Update now with Recoil images added to the gallery.

Original Source: United Haywire, Fracas & Recoil In Package Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Narrowly avoiding the Skype blackout of 2010, Vangelus and the WTF@TFW podcast crash headlong into an unforeseen roadblock. Not even Gogdog's modelling prowess or Seth Buzzard's temeritous goonhole could prevent a technological tragedy.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 127

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 127 Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Some interesting new listings have appeared in the UK Toys R Us computer systems - including our first real store computer listing for Hasbro's release of Masterpiece Rodimus. Other highlights include a Transformers 3 Cyberverse Ark Set - which is rumored to be the ship on the moon - and something called a Megaverse Evolution 4 Pack.

Please bear in mind, these are UK store listings and therefore do not necessarily relate to US listings - however, all signs point toward Masterpiece Rodimus, like Masterpiece Grimlock before him, being a Toys R Us exclusive.

Read on to view the complete listing.

Original Source: Transformers 3 UK Toys R Us Listings - Masterpiece Rodimus potentially Toys R Us Exclusive @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Some interesting new listings have appeared in the UK Toys R Us computer systems - including our first real store computer listing for Hasbro's release of Masterpiece Rodimus. Other highlights include a Transformers 3 Cyberverse Ark Set - which is rumored to be the ship on the moon - and something called a Megaverse Evolution 4 Pack.

Update - 2005 boards member omega_prime has supplied further information on the Masterpiece Rodimus listing. It's marked as a global exclusive - so Masterpiece Rodimus will be a Toys R Us exclusive in the US!

Read on to view the complete listing.

Original Source: Transformers 3 UK Toys R Us Listings - Masterpiece Rodimus is a Toys R Us Exclusive @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: TM2 D-bot @ TFW2005.com

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A user on fellow toy board Actoys has shared what appear to be prototype images of a forthcoming Insecticon figure rendered in the Hearts of Steel style. It is unknown as of yet if this project is being undertaken by Mastermind Creations or Tobias Muldoon himself. Shrapnel seems like a faithful rendition including a Insectrain alternate mode (front section), which seems to indicate Bombshell & Kickback will be next. Click above to view all images.

Update thanks to Mastermind Creations Facebook.

Original Source: Mastermind Creations Hearts of Steel KM-03 Cyclops & KM-04 Assassin Squad Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Deefuzz @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to a listing at RobotKingdom, we now have a good look at the Perfect Effect PE-11 Camera Kit set from a colored 3D mockup image sample from the product listing.

This item is scheduled for a March 2011 release but there is no mention of price at this time. Keep it at TFW2005 for all the latest on this and other upcoming releases!

Original Source: Perfect Effect PE-11 Camera Set Colored Mockup Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've got even more Generation 1 history to share with you all, courtesy of Ron Friedman's charity auction. This section of the information comes to you via 2005 Boards member kjeevahh, who has shared with us the early synopsis and character writeups - complete with handwritten notes in the margin - for the original 1986 Transformers the Movie. There's some very cool information contained within - for example, check out the "you may kill off the following robots" list on page 8 of the scanned document. There's also a long list of possible alternate names for "the entity" who eventually became Unicron (which here is just the name of the planet mode) - including Ingestor, underlined as the favored choice apparently, but also The Amalgamator, Masticar and Unitron.


Also, within these pages, the identity of the "Anibot" team is confirmed! Lion, tiger, eagle, buffalo and rhinoceros alternate modes for the members, does it sound familiar? That's right, the evil Predacons were originally going to be the heroic Anibots, an Autobot counterpoint to Devastator.

Read on and check out the full scans of this interesting piece of Transformers history!

Original Source: Transformers the Movie Early Synopsis and Characters - the Ani-Bots Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: TM2 D-bot @ TFW2005.com

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Still bummed the United Targetmasters are not getting a general release? Want more firepower for your bots? How about Megatron wielding Megatron? TFW2005 sponsor TFsource has you covered with new images and pre-orders for TFClub's Hot Flame vs Screamer and Opticmax vs Megazoom Targetroid sets. Click above to view all images.

Original Source: TFClub Opticmax vs. Megazoom & Hot Flame vs. Screamer Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 is proud to present a complete, high definition gallery for the first 5 episodes of Transformers Prime - Darkness Rising Parts 1-5.

These screen captures come from an uncompressed television source at a stunning 1920 by 1080 pixels each (aka big).

We have put each episode into it's own gallery in our Transformers Screen Captures section:

• Transformers Prime - Darkness Rising Part 1 Screen Captures
• Transformers Prime - Darkness Rising Part 2 Screen Captures
• Transformers Prime - Darkness Rising Part 3 Screen Captures
• Transformers Prime - Darkness Rising Part 4 Screen Captures
• Transformers Prime - Darkness Rising Part 5 Screen Captures

We have also attached some of the best right here to this news story. So take a browse through, and post your favorite ones in the discussion thread!

Original Source: Transformers Prime - Complete Darkness Rising Screen Caps @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: TM2 D-bot @ TFW2005.com

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Have incomplete Seacons or just want to "upgrade" them with more modern features? CrazyDevy had previously teased us with a first release, but now they have update their site with a new image. Expected to ship in March, the first upgrade is a new head made of polylac ABS plastic that includes LED light up eyes. Click above to view the image in full-size.

Original Source: CrazyDevy CDMW-16 Sea Brigade Power Parts @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: TM2 D-bot @ TFW2005.com

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If your Kup keeps slagging the rest of your TF shelf, third part manufacturer i-Gear has his dosage ready. A while back on their Facebook, a competition was held giving fans a chance to choose out of two prototype heads one which would be released as an upgrade for Sergeant Kup. We now show you the winner after the jump. Will you be picking the release up, or are you happy with the Hasbro release?


Update from i-Gear's website: Release date: March 20 2011.

Contain:

2 Heads for Generation Kup

1 with cygar in mouth

1 without cygar and slightly different facial expression

*The picture of the other head will be available shortly.

Original Source: i-Gear KUP01-KUP Sergeant Kup Cy-Gar Noggin Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: TM2 D-bot @ TFW2005.com

Original Source: Reveal the Shield Wreck-Gar Video Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: TM2 D-bot @ TFW2005.com

Original Source: CrazyDevy CDMW-15 The Kings Foot Parts Video Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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A new press release from the Hub let's us know that the Transformers Prime television series is set to return on February 11th, 2011, at 4:30 PM.

From the release:

The Hub, a television network for kids and their families, will premiere its original half-hour, full CGI animated series “Transformers Prime” in its regular weekly time period with a new episode Friday, February 11 (4:30 p.m. ET).

For the full release, read on!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Starts Weekly On February 11th, 2011 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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It is the year 2011. One year has passed since Convoy was revived, and Galvatron returns to plague the Cybertrons with his new allies, the Destron Headmasters.

Okay, so the start of 2011 isn't as cool as the 2011 shown in the Japanese Transformers the Headmasters. I should probably have been tipped off by the lack of silver jumpsuits and no flaming winnebago in my driveway. But the real life 2011 has kicked off with plenty of promise, a new live action movie on the horizon and plenty of cool Generations and Reveal the Shield toys to come as well.

But before we leave 2010 behind completely, let's take one last look back at the news of the final week of 2010, and also check out the TFW Staff's top Transformers Toy Picks of 2010!

Also be sure to check out the roundup of news stories from 12/20 - 12/26 when an absolutely HUGE amount of Transformers Dark of the Moon toy info and images leaked out. The images have since been removed, however.
To bring you right up to speed, check out the previous update for the news that broke in the run-up to Christmas, then below check out the news that broke in the week that followed as we all bade farewell to 2010:


Transformers Dark of the Moon Updates:
Transformers Spark China with Dark of the Moon Tie In


Transformers Dark of the Moon Toy Information and Images:
Dark of the Moon Toyline and Packaging - Images Removed
Dark of the Moon Ironhide - Images Removed
Dark of the Moon Megatron in-Package Images - Images Removed


Transformers Prime News:
Transformers Prime Concept Artwork


Transformers Comics News
Transformers Sector 7 Issue 4 Preview and more info about upcoming comic books
Transformers Rising Storm Issue 2 Cover and Release Date


Masterpiece Rodimus Prime is a Toys R Us Exclusive / Transformers 3 UK Toys R Us Listings
Transformers the Movie Early Synopsis and Characters - The Anibots Revealed
Transformers the Movie Annotated Concept Art
Takara-Tomy translated Staff Interview - Hironori Kobayashi on Masterpiece Rodimus
Hyper Hobby Magazine Scans - 25 Year Old Rodimus Prime Prototype Enclosed
TV Boy February Scans and DVD Capture


Transformers Toys Released this Week:
Stealth Force Motorcycle Assortment - High Wire and Knock Out
Transformers United UN-01 -- UN-10 (Japanese Generations) released
United Micron Targetmasters Fracas, Recoil and Haywire


New Transformers Toy Pictures This Week:
United Autobot Drift, Optimus Prime and Optimus Prime Cybertron Mode
United Staxus, Soundwave, Bumblebee, Bumblebee Cybertron Mode and Cliffjumper Cybertron Mode
United Jazz Comparison
United Haywire, Fracas and Recoil Images


WTF @ TFW Transformers Podcast Episode 127

Diamond Comics Shipping list for January 5

Original Source: Transformers News Roundup 12/27/12 - 01/03/11 - Happy New Year! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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IDW’s Transformers #15 preview is now available at Issuu.

The most dangerous Decepticon in the universe is back... but not in a way anyone expected. What has happened to Megatron in his years away, and what is his plan for his enemies? Costa and Figueroa reveal all, as the darkest chapter since ALL HAIL MEGATRON continues!
Mike Costa (w) • Don Figueroa (a) • Figueroa, NickRoche (c)

Transformers #15 will hit your local comic book stores on Wednesday 5th January, 2011.

Original Source: IDW Transformers #15 Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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All good things must come to an end...

Such is the theme of the Alternity toyline's final entry, Alternity Thundercracker. When he was released back in October last year, many people were overwhelmed by the sheer size of the story chapter included with him which was as long as all the other Alternity story chapters put together. As hinted at in the Starscream story chapter, this final chapter, Alternation, is the twilight of the Alternity, both as a toyline and also as a story.

You can check out a translated version of this epic, super-dimensional, "impossible to portray with words" final story, translated by TFW2005's one and only SydneyY, by visiting Alternity Thundercracker's page in our resources section. Also included is a full translation of Thundercracker's bio, which you'll see at the top of the page before you proceed downward to read the full story translation.

Alternity Thundercracker Resources - TFW2005 Transformers Resources

To whet your appetite still further and to keep that Alternity goodness coming, be sure to check out SydneyY's photo gallery of Alternity Thundercracker:

TFW2005 Transformers Alternity Thundercracker Gallery

Original Source: Alternity Thundercracker Bio, Story Translation and Gallery @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tim Formas @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 is proud to provide another early Transformers comic review! Today, we review Transformers #15! Transformers #15 is out tomorrow - Wednesday, January 5th - from IDW Publishing. Check out the review and a few new images from the issue on the Transformers #15 page of our new Comics Resource Section!

Original Source: TFW2005 Reviews Transformers #15 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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MagicValley has posted an article stating that voice actor Bill Fagerbakke is to voice a stock Chevy Impala in Transformers: Dark of the Moon.

“Fagerbakke is voicing an animated Chevy Impala stock car equipped with machine guns in the third Transformers movie, “Dark of the Moon,” which will be released July 1.”

Mr. Fagerbakke is most famous for voicing Patrick Star of the worldwide hit Nickelodeon cartoon series; Spongebob Squarepants. Transformers: Animated fans will also recognize him as the voice of Bulkhead from the said cartoon series.

Regarding the news, there were two Chevrolet Impala’s on the set during Transformers 3 filming; a NASCAR Wrecker and an Orange-Black stock car.

Original Source: Bill Fagerbakke Returns To The Transformers Franchise With Transformers: Dark Of The Moon @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our UK colleagues over at Transformers @ The Moon have posted some awesome image galleries of some rare pieces that you don't get a chance to see everyday - Lucky Draw Transformers Animated toys! The second and third Animated Lucky Draws, Bumblebee Silver Version and Megatron Gold Version, are on display in all their limited run glory. Click on the links to check out the images and to learn more about both toys.

Original Source: Lucky Draw Animated Megatron and Bumblebee Image Galleries @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: TM2 D-bot @ TFW2005.com

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Megatron Video @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: TM2 D-bot @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 board member Deceptigtar, gives us a side by side look at both versions of the War For Cybertron Megatron mold from Hasbro and Takara-Tomy. From his review:

The dark kind of gritty gray is much closer to the game version with a rough look to him. Maybe a little on the dark side but much better than the Hasbro almost clean white.

My only problems, which is on the hasbro version as well, is there is purple light piping but paint over red, why red was not just used I dont know.

Also the red on the gun is too solid where the hasbro version has the black lines breaking up.

Also the CON symbol, too much purple and it blends together too much.

Click above to view the review and all images.

Original Source: United WFC Megatron VS. Generations WFC Megatron Pictorial Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: TM2 D-bot @ TFW2005.com

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An auction on chinese website Taobao gives us our first look at two new Legends sized figures for the new Dark of the Moon toyline. What we get are representations of one of the Nascar trio and a black Suburban in vehicle and robot modes. Click above to view all images.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Mystery Legends Figures Surface @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: TM2 D-bot @ TFW2005.com

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If you're waiting for the FansProject Bruticus appendage repaints or what 2011 has in store for the company, we now bring you a list of possible releases thanks to their latest website update. Causality repaints have also recieved photo galleries, while we are getting what seem to be Insecticons called Stormshred, Thunderbomb, and Backfire.

March / CA-01 Warcry
April / CA-02 Flameblast
May / CA-03 Stormshred
June / CA-04 Thunderbomb
July / CA-05 Backfire

Also coming in 2011
WB-002
CA-06
CA-07
Crossfire-03
(Audacity) Amelioration of Novel form, HeartMaster — HM-001
and much more….

Click above to view all images.

Original Source: FansProject Website Update: 2011 Causality & Insecticons @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.