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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2011 has well and truly begun, and our first week of 2011 Transformers news has set an impressive standard for the year ahead. Not only have we seen a whole bunch of new Transformers Dark of the Moon toys, including a new Legends Bumblebee, one of the "Dreads" and two of the Wreckers in various size classes, but news from Alt.Toys.Transformers confirms that Transformers Generations will continue, with an Arcee, a Warpath and a Starscream on the cards for future assortments!

All this, and the end of Alternity was translated too! Read on for the full-low down of the last seven day's biggest stories:

Transformers Dark of the Moon Updates:
Bill Fagerbakke Returns to the Transformers Franchise with Transformers Dark of the Moon

Transformers Dark of the Moon Toy Information and Images:
Dark of the Moon Deluxe Dreadbot
Dark of the Moon Deluxe Class Green Impala
Dark of the Moon Legends Bumblebee
Transformers Dark of the Moon Legends Class Nascar and Other


Transformers Prime News:
Transformers Prime Starts Weekly on February 11
Transformers Prime - Complete Darkness Rising Screen Caps
Transformers Prime Italian Distribution Deal Announced


Generations Arcee, Warpath and Starscream Listed in Wal-Mart Computers
Alternity Thundercracker Bio, Story Translation and Gallery


Transformers Comics News
TFW2005 Reviews Transformers 15


Transformers Toys Released this Week:
Stealth Force Basic Wave 3 (Leadfoot)


New Transformers Reviews This Week:
Reveal the Shield Wreck-Gar


New Transformers Toy Pictures This Week:
Generations Scourge
Lucky Draw Animated Bumblebee and Megatron Image Galleries
Transformers United Megatron and Generations War for Cybertron Megatron Comparison Images


WTF @ TFW Transformers Podcast Episode 127 Part 2
WTF @ TFW Transformers Podcast Episode 128

Diamond Comics Shipping list for January 12

Original Source: Transformers News Roundup 01/04/11 - 01/09/11 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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It’s been a while a rumor got some attention. Can’t blame, with all those toy leaks… there was no chance for a rumor to survive… everything was solid with facts (psst… we even learned the true identity of a certain Mack Truck. Talk about spoilers eh?).

So, let’s turn the Rumor Mill. TFLAMB is reporting that an anonymous source is saying that Mr. Michael Bay (Director of the Live Action Transformers Movie) has chosen another song from the hit rock band Linkin Park for Transformers: Dark of the Moon. This time from their latest album “A Thousand Suns”. The song in question is “Burning In The Skies”. Many TFW2005 Fans speculated that this song is a good choice for Transformers 3.

Since this is a rumor… keep it as such till we get an official confirmation from Linkin Park or Michael Bay. You can listen to a sample of the song via Amazon.

Original Source: Rumor: Linkin Park’s Burning In The Skies For Transformers Dark Of The Moon? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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It’s been a while a rumor got some attention. Can’t blame, with all these toy leaks… there was no chance for a rumor to survive… everything was solid with facts (psst… we even learned the true identity of a certain Mack Truck. Talk about spoilers eh?).

So, let’s turn the Rumor Mill. TFLAMB is reporting that an anonymous source is saying that Mr. Michael Bay (Director of the Live Action Transformers Movies) has chosen another song from the hit rock band Linkin Park for Transformers: Dark of the Moon. This time from their latest album “A Thousand Suns”. The song in question is “Burning In The Skies”. Many TFW2005 Fans speculated that this song is a good choice for Transformers 3.

Since this is a rumor… keep it as such till we get an official confirmation from Linkin Park or Michael Bay. You can listen to a sample of the song via Amazon.

Original Source: Rumor - Linkin Park’s Burning In The Skies For Transformers Dark Of The Moon? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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

Original Source: FansProject TFX-04B Shadow Scyther Video Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Here is SIDE BURN - the Transformers Collectors' Club FREE Membership Incentive Figure for 2011! This figure will be sent to any Transformers Club member whose membership is active by March 16, 2011. Side Burn will come with his blaster and an exclusive Tech Spec. Members can expect to receive this figure with all his accessories in late spring/early summer.

If you join after the March 16th deadline, you will be eligible for the 2012 figure.

Original Source: Transformers Collectors' Club 2011 Free Membership Figure - Side Burn @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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

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Dotmtoys has shared with us what appears to be a possible release sheet of new Dark of the Moon toy releases. New toy additions for the Autobots include:

Leader Sentinel Prime
Leader Bumblebee
Voyager Optimus Prime with Trailer
Voyager Ironhide
Deluxe Autobot Ratchet
Deluxe Autobot Skids
Deluxe Sideswipe
Deluxe Roadbuster
Deluxe Sponsor Car 2 (Wrecker)
Deluxe Arcee
Deluxe Air Ride
Deluxe Jolt

And in the Decepticon camp:

Voyager Megatron
Deluxe Starscream
Deluxe Barricade
Deluxe Crankcase
Voyager DA-13 Military Helicopter
Voyager New Villian

Click above to view the sheet and to share with us, who you think the mystery bots on this list will be.

Original Source: Possible Dark of the Moon Initial Toy Release Sheet @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Read the Transformers: Dark of the Moon Initial Toy List? Good! Want some Transformers: Prime toy news? Yeah, Didn’t see this one coming did you?

Enough teasing… We’ll deliver you the news!

Stryker over at ACToys is bringing us, a rather special news. Here’s the Translation...
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[Transformers: Prime Toys] To come earlier than expected.

No images. Details only. Reliable source. In development. Five small new Autobots.
Must be the Main Cast (Optimus Prime, Ratchet, Bulkhead, Arcee and Bumblebee). What do you think?

Original Source: Rumor – Transformers: Prime Toys Coming Very Soon? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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

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Glorious leader's most feared loyal follower arrives in Takara-Tomy guise. kiki123 from chinese toy board Actoys, brings us two new in hand images for United's Lugnut. Sporting a darker deco than Hasbro's stock photography and a purple head, what version of this thug will you be spending your money on? Click above to view all images.

Original Source: Transformers United Lugnut In Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Vangelus plugs it back in for an episode of Transformers talk with Seth Buzzard and Deefuzz! I don't know what you're talking about.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 129.

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 129 Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Fans were kind of worried whether or not Transformers 3 will receive an IMAX version? (3D yes, but IMAX... That was the question). ComingSoon.net has the answer.

The IMAX Corporation announced today they've signed an agreement with Paramount Pictures for four tent-pole movies being released in 2011 to be shown day and date in IMAX(R) theaters.

The four movies are J.J. Abrams' Super 8 released on June 10, the Abrams' produced Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol, once again starring Tom Cruise and directed by Brad Bird, set for December 16, the previously announced Transfomers: Dark of the Moon, directed by Michael Bay, on July 1, and Steven Spielberg's The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn two weeks later on December 28 (in the United States)

With it we have the confirmation. Transformers: Dark of the Moon will hit theaters on 1st of July, 2011 in 3D and IMAX.

Original Source: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Confirmed To Be Released In IMAX @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've received the latest newsletter from our friends at TFSource, and the letter of the week is R - for Restock! Many popular items are back in stock such as the BTS-03 G1 Prime Matrix of Leadership Upgrade Set, Encore Omega Supreme, Encore Sky Lynx, Encore Thundercracker & Skywarp set, San Diego Comic Con Classics Nemesis Prime, Disney Label Mickey, Device Label Blaster, Perfect Effect Shadow Warrior and lots lots more! But that's not all. You asked and TFSource listened! They asked which figures you wanted to see restocked and in addition to others already restocked on the list, they just added dozens of new and loose Classics and Universe 2.0 figures on the site! Over 100 figures, many never before on TFsource, are all waiting for you in the New Recruits section.

Also in this issue of SourceNews:
1. BTS-03 G1 Prime Matrix of Leadership Upgrade Set - Back Instock!
2. TFsource Restock!
3. Crazy Devy Update!
4. New TFC Toys Custom Figures Preorders!
5. New Perfect Effect Preorders!
6. Now up for Preorder at TFsource: iGear H01, H02 and H03!
7. New Recruits!
8. TFX-04 Protector Trailer now instock!
9. Headrobot - Blood the Dark Warrior Upgrade Kit Preorder Up!
10. New WST Coming!
11. Transformers 2010: Predaking reissue Now Instock!
12. Newest Instock items at TFsource
13. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Read on for the full newsletter, and click here to visit TFSource and start shopping!

Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews Update for 12 January 2011 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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We have received the Diamond Comics Shipping List for next Wednesday, January 19th, 2011, thanks to 2005 Boards member D-Drive.

TRANSFORMERS PRIME #3 (OF 4)
Based on the all-new animated series! Join CLIFFJUMPER and ARCEE as they battle their way through DECEPTICON forces in a desperate adventure to learn the secrets of Space Bridge Technology! STARSCREAM, the DECEPTICON enforcer stands in their way, not just from the mission, but to rejoin OPTIMUS PRIME and his AUTOBOTS as well! This is the PREQUEL to the new hit TV Show!

TRANSFORMERS SECTOR 7 #5 (OF 5) (Also shipping it's incentive)
Jetfire makes his final judgment against humanity, as he comes face to face with Sector 7 founder Walter Simmons! Meanwhile, in Sector 7's Arctic Command, still housing the frozen frame of Megatron, someone has turned traitor... or is there a Decepticon in their midst? All the answers are here, as the lead-up to TRANSFORMERS III heats up!

D-Drive also brings a happy news for the Transformers Movie Fans. Transformers: Foundation has finally been given an updated release. Issue #1 is now slotted for February 23rd and Issue #2 for March 30th.

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List For January 19th, 2011 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Voice actor Tom Kenny is back to lend voice for Transformers: Dark of the Moon. He previously voiced Skids and Wheelie of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. In a recent interview Mr. Kenny spoke about Director Michael Bay and Transformers 3.

"He's been known to make grown men cry, and I don't want to be the next one," Kenny told PopEater.com recently, when he had to hurry off the phone to resume Transformers 3 recording sessions with Bay.

Transformers: Dark of the Moon unites both Mr. Kenny and Mr. Fagerbakke, the voices of Spongebob and Patrick respectively. Most famous for their work on worldwide phenomenon Spongebob Squarepants cartoon series, Mr. Fagerbakke even voiced Bulkhead of Transformers: Animated and Mr. Kenny is Starscream of the same series.

It is rumored that Bill Fagerbakke is a voice for a Wrecker in the third movie and we can safely assume that Tom Kenny will take his place as Skids and Wheelie for the second time.

Original Source: Tom Kenny Returning For Transformers: Dark Of The Moon @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Back in the early days of Transformers, when the line proved a hit, Hasbro licensed a series of toys from manufacturers other than Takara to swell their product line. These toys were never featured in the cartoon series, and rarely got any attention in the comics of the time either. Two such characters were Roadbuster and Whirl! Until now, we have only had their packaging bios to go on, but little by little, their full length "Transformers Universe Who's Who" bios have been coming to light thanks to the sterling efforts of Jim Sorenson. We've seen Roadbuster's full length bio previously, but you can check out Whirl's extended bio over on the Disciples of Boltax blog by clicking here.

Original Source: Generation 1 Whirl Extended Bio @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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By visiting issue.com you may read the online edition of Toy News Magazine January 2011 featuring some info about upcoming Transformers Merchandise. Although the info available is very little, we have with us what may possibly be an image of Transformers: Dark of the Moon Bumblebee.

This month’s issue focus on upcoming UK Toy Fair and it shows what merchandise we will get from Hasbro this year.

The Hasbro Advertisement features Bumblebee in a starry backdrop similar to the Packaging Art seen before thanks to various leaks. “Hasbro 2011” trademark can also be spotted.

Original Source: Toy News January 2011 Magazine Transformers Merchandise, Dark Of The Moon Bumblebee Render @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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By visiting issue.com you may read the online edition of ToyNews Magazine January 2011 featuring some info about upcoming Transformers Merchandise. Although the info available is very little, we have with us a possible image of Transformers: Dark of the Moon Bumblebee. This month’s issue focus on upcoming UK Toy Fair and it shows what merchandise we will get from Hasbro this year. The Hasbro Advertisement features Bumblebee in a starry backdrop similar to the Packaging Art seen before thanks to various leaks. “Hasbro 2011” trademark can also be spotted.

By visiting the same site you can read the online edition of ToyNews Magazine February 2011 featuring some info about upcoming Transformers Merchandise. The magazine cover is designed with Transformers: Dark of the Moon Packaging Art in mind. Those who saw the previous Megatron leaks will immediately recognize the Magazine cover as the starry universe pic from the packaging.

UK Toy Fair 2011 will be celebrating its 58th anniversary from 25th-27th January, following its return to Olympia's Grand Hall in 2010.

More scans from the magazines after the jump.

Original Source: ToyNews January And February 2011 Magazines - Transformers Merchandise And UK Toy Fair @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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

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Joining the recent Hologram Mirage knock-off, it seems Botcon toy knock-offs will continue to flood auction sites everywhere. KO Toys has revealed their latest KOLD knock-off from the Classics Voyager Optimus Prime mold. Joining the former Crystal, Nemesis, and Black Convoy bootlegs, we now have a Shattered Glass Optimus to look at, complete with purple Autobot sigils, and "till all are gone" tampographs. Keep in mind that these are knockoffs in no way endorsed by Hasbro/Takara-Tomy and as such are not subjected to their same tolerances of manufacturing.

Click above to view all images.

Original Source: Buyers Beware: KOLD Knock-Off Shattered Glass Optimus Prime @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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

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For those following the recent third-party seekers being sold in yellow, orange, purple, Thundercracker, Starscream, and Skywarp varieties, the name CHMS should be familiar. That same company has now cloned it's first Animated release being Arcee in Takara-Tomy colors. She will be sold complete with card backing, so anyone looking to pick up a genuine release should be aware there is now a knock-off soon to flood the market. The pictures on Ko Toys show an unpainted factory sample. Keep in mind that these are knockoffs in no way endorsed by Hasbro/Takara-Tomy and as such are not subjected to their same tolerances of manufacturing. Once the production run is shown, we will be updating this post.

Click above to view all images.

Original Source: Buyers Beware: CHMS Knock-Off Animated Arcee @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Yahoo Auctions, Japan again reveals another possible Transformers: Dark of the Moon toy. Judging by the looks and the MechTech gun, this could very well be the new Deluxe Class Starscream mentioned not too long ago.
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If we compare this mold to the previous Revenge of the Fallen Voyager Class Starscream, there are no visible hands behind the F-22 Raptor Vehicle Mode. However, nothing is confirmed regarding this figure. We will have to wait till more information surfaces.

Original Source: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Deluxe Class Starscream Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Big news, UK Transformers fans! Auto Assembly, the UK's biggest Transformers convention and home of many legendary tales of crazy shenanigans, has released their first update of 2011! As you may recall Auto Assembly 2011 is being held at the Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre on Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham, England over the weekend of 12 - 14 August 2011. You may also recall that confirmed guests include Transformers comics legends Simon Furman, Cat Nichols, Liam Shalloo, Jason Cardy, Chris Carter and the one and only Simon Williams. They will be joined by the legendary Transformers voice actor David Kaye, yesssss, voice of Megatron in Beast Wars and Beast Machines, plus Armada, Energon and Cybertron, and more recently Optimus Prime in Transformers Animated.

David Kaye also voiced Grimlock in Transformers Animated and this is big news because, by popular demand, 2011 the year of the "double 1" will feature double Grimlock! This year's Auto Assembly will see David Kaye be joined by the one and the only Generation 1 Grimlock, Gregg Berger! For those who have had the pleasure of meeting Gregg and David in the past, you will know what great guys they are to meet. If you've never had the chance to meet them, this is your chance!

Auto Assembly is also famous for its charity auctions, and the 2011 charity auction promises to be truly epic. Last year Auto Assembly raised £2,200 for charity and it is hoped that this year the good form can continue with signed photos of many of the legends of Transformers up for auction including Frank Welker, Peter Cullen, Corey Burton, Shia LaBeouf, Josh Duhamel, Rosie Huntington-Whitely, Casey Kasem and lots more!

All this and many, many hilarious stories are on tap for Auto Assembly 2011! Put it in your calendar - 12-14 August 2011 at the Birmingham City Centre Holiday Inn on the Smallbrook Queensway in Birmingham, England!

That's the end of the news about Auto Assembly 2011, but how about 2012? Yes the world might be ending in December 2012 but that means we can still get a few great parties in first, and one for the calendars is August 3 - 5 2012 which is when Auto Assembly 2012 will be taking place at a new location - the Hilton Metropol Hotel in Birmingham! Why is this so exciting? Well, next door is the National Exhibition Centre or NEC, which is pretty much the centre of England for both national rail and international airports! And as if this is not enough - the price of a weekend pass will also be reduced for 2012. Mark it in your calendars - Auto Assembly 2012, August 3 - 5 2012 at the Hilton Metropol Hotel, Birmingham.

Original Source: Auto Assembly 2011 Update and first news for 2012!!! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Big news, UK Transformers fans! Auto Assembly, the UK's biggest Transformers convention and home of many legendary tales of crazy shenanigans, has released their first update of 2011! As you may recall Auto Assembly 2011 is being held at the Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre on Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham, England over the weekend of 12 - 14 August 2011. You may also recall that confirmed guests include Transformers comics legends Simon Furman, Cat Nichols, Liam Shalloo, Jason Cardy, Chris Carter and the one and only Simon Williams. They will be joined by the legendary Transformers voice actor David Kaye, yesssss, voice of Megatron in Beast Wars and Beast Machines, plus Armada, Energon and Cybertron, and more recently Optimus Prime in Transformers Animated.

David Kaye also voiced Grimlock in Transformers Animated and this is big news because, by popular demand, 2011 the year of the "double 1" will feature double Grimlock! This year's Auto Assembly will see David Kaye be joined by the one and the only Generation 1 Grimlock, Gregg Berger! For those who have had the pleasure of meeting Gregg and David in the past, you will know what great guys they are to meet. If you've never had the chance to meet them, this is your chance!

Auto Assembly is also famous for its charity auctions, and the 2011 charity auction promises to be truly epic. Last year Auto Assembly raised £2,200 for charity and it is hoped that this year the good form can continue with signed photos of many of the legends of Transformers up for auction including Frank Welker, Peter Cullen, Corey Burton, Shia LaBeouf, Josh Duhamel, Rosie Huntington-Whitely, Casey Kasem and lots more!

All this and many, many hilarious stories are on tap for Auto Assembly 2011! Put it in your calendar - 12-14 August 2011 at the Birmingham City Centre Holiday Inn on the Smallbrook Queensway in Birmingham, England!

That's the end of the news about Auto Assembly 2011, but how about 2012? Yes the world might be ending in December 2012 but that means we can still get a few great parties in first, and one for the calendars is August 3 - 5 2012 which is when Auto Assembly 2012 will be taking place at a new location - the Hilton Metropol Hotel in Birmingham! Why is this so exciting? Well, next door is the National Exhibition Centre or NEC, which is pretty much the centre of England for both national rail and international airports! And as if this is not enough - the price of a weekend pass will also be reduced for 2012. Mark it in your calendars - Auto Assembly 2012, August 3 - 5 2012 at the Hilton Metropol Hotel, Birmingham.

Original Source: Auto Assembly 2011 Update and first news for 2012!!! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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

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Thanks to two new auctions of Yahoo Japan, we get new images of the forthcoming Decepticon Suburbans stated to appear in Dark of The Moon. Apparent mold and detailing differences give credence that these are two different size class toys. The pincer equipped one seems identical to the previous deluxe images we have seen, while the other is probably a Legends figure because of it's wheels and panel gaps.

Click above to view all images.

Update: Added Lowe's Nascar image thanks to a similar auction.

Original Source: New Dark of the Moon Black Suburban Images @ 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. 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


Update: New images added to our gallery thanks to iGear's Facebook.

Original Source: i-Gear KUP01-KUP Sergeant Kup Cy-Gar Vehicle Mode Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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

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Thanks to two new auctions of Yahoo Japan, we get new images of the forthcoming Decepticon Suburbans stated to appear in Dark of The Moon. Apparent mold and detailing differences give credence that these are two different size class toys. The pincer equipped one seems identical to the previous deluxe images we have seen, while the other is probably a Legends figure because of it's wheels and panel gaps.

Click above to view all images.

Update: Added Lowe's Nascar image thanks to a similar auction and Legends Suburban & Bumblebee thanks to Actoys.

Original Source: New Dark of the Moon Black Suburban, Bumblebee & Lowe's Car Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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“Transformers Vault: Showcasing Rare Collectibles and Memorabilia” Book Cover and Slipcase has been finally revealed at Amazon.

Product Description
Officially licensed by Hasbro, Transformers Vault: The Complete Transformers Universe reveals, for the first time ever, a comprehensive history of the transformers. Fans now have a hands-on guide to the epic battle between the Autobots and Decepticons, including the toys, the original animated series, comics, collectibles, and merchandise, as well as animated and live-action feature films.

This heavily illustrated book features never-before-seen images from the Hasbro archives, seven interactive pieces of memorabilia, and an acetate slipcase with a unique "morphing" effect. Five visually driven chapters go behind the scenes of everyone's favorite robots in disguise, featuring early animation sketches, interviews with creators, patents, prototypes, action-figure designs that never made it to production, vintage packaging art, and development art from the films.

Release Date: June 1, 2011

Original Source: Transformers Vault Book Cover And Slipcase Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.