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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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There may be trouble ahead if you're into those custom third party Transformers products - Japanese retailer Red Mercury reports that Takara Tomy have warned them not to sell any custom third party items, on grounds of copyright and trademark violation. Among the items that Red Mercury has canceled as a result are:

iGear Kup Head Set
iGear Bee 01
Perfect Effect SFX Scouting Force X - Camera Set
TFC Toys Primary School: Primars
Head Robots Blood
Crazy Devy CDMW-16
Crazy Devy CDMW-17

In other words, this appears to be a blanket ban of all third party custom items.

So far, this is only affecting retailers based in Japan, so there should not be a problem with sellers based in the US or elsewhere in the world. We will continue to bring you updates on this news as they come to us.

Original Source: Takara Tomy bans third party custom Transformers Products in Japan? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Check out this week's round-up on non-Transformers news from our three other Network Sites, The All New Toyark, Thundercats.ws and Hisstank.

Toyark

• Gambit Fine Art Statue From Kotobukiya
• NECA Iron Maiden Final Frontier Eddie Preview
• Yamato Fire Valkyrie Product Images
• X Men First Class Comic Pack Auctions
• More Hot Toys Jack Sparrow Photos
• NECA Terminator Series T-1000
• Pirates of the Caribbean Cosbaby Figures Fully Revealed
• Thor Movie Marvel Select Figures Revealed
• Ghostbusters Lucy Bishoujo Statue Update
• Behind The Scenes Quarter Scale Predator Production
• Star Wars ARTFX Darth Vader Return of the Jedi Edition
• Captain America Movie Miminates For Toys R Us
• NECA Bioshock Big Daddy Bouncer LED Lights
• Playstation Character Minimates Revealed
• Sideshow SDCC 2011 Exclusives to be Revealed
• Official Star Wars Images - AT-RT Republic Attack Shuttle +
• Marvel Universe Official Images April 2011
• Marvel Universe Sentinel Official Images
• Sideshow Collectibles Marvel April Updates
• Battleground Teela Packaging Revealed

Thundercats.ws

• Thundercats 2011 Wondercon Trailer Released
• Thundercats Images From Wondercon 2011
• Possible Thundercats Halloween Costumes Coming
• Mumm-Ra Statue Info And New Preview

Hisstank

• GI Joe 2 Goes Cross Country - GI Joe News
• G. I. Joe: Renegades Moved To A Saturday Timeslot - GI Joe News
• Custom G.I. Joe POC Dusty - GI Joe News
• GI Joe Special Missions Volume 4 TPB And GI Joe Volume 5 - GI Joe News
• RAHC Guide Order Info - GI Joe News
• Sideshow Collectibles G.I. Joe April Updates - GI Joe News
• Custom G.I. Joe ARAH Shaka Zulu - GI Joe News
• GI Joe 2011 POC Wave 04 Released In Hong Kong - GI Joe News
• Ages 25 and Up #134 - Bona Fide - GI Joe News

Original Source: Toyark, Thundercats and Hisstank Round-Up 4-11-11 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The TFSource Spring sale is now on! There's lots of great price reductions on offer including Masterpiece Convoy Sleep Mode, Masterpiece Ghost Starscream, 2010 Predaking Reissue, E-Hobby exclusive Guardian Robot GADEP, Reveal the Shield Battle in Space box set, Xovergen Grand Patriot set, and dozens of of G1 AFA and Japanese High End Vintage Transformers. Check out the sales listings here!

In other news, the limited edition Fansproject Warcry and Flameblast are up for preorder. We're informed restocks are unlikely on this duo so if you're interested make sure you get your preorders in! Also in stock is Masterpiece Convoy Final Edition, Masterpiece Megatron restock, PE-01FR - Perfect Effect - Shadow Warrior 2-Pack, Generations Wheeljack Thundercracker Kup and Scourge set and lots more. Also in this week's Sourcenews:

1. Spring Cleaning SALE!
2. Fansproject's Causality CA-02 Flameblast and CA-01 Warcry now up for Preorder!
3. MP-05 Masterpiece Megatron Restock & MP-1L Masterpiece Optimus Prime Final Edition Both Instock!
4. Hasbro Restock!
5. PE-01FR - Perfect Effect - Shadow Warrior 2-Pack Restocked!
6. Featured Item: BTS-03 G1 Prime Matrix of Leadership Set!
7. Generations Series 3 set of 4 figures now restocked!
8. Transformers United Update!
9. Classic Cliffjumper - Devil Horns Custom Kit - Restock Coming early April!
10. Crazy Devy Update!
11. At long last - the popular TFX-04 Protector set restock arrived back in our warehouse!
12. MP-09 Masterpiece Rodimus is now instock!
13. Newest Instock items at TFsource
14. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Click here to visit TFSource, and click here to check out the spring sale inventory.

Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews Update for 11 April 2011 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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What a week! We've had some good news in the last week, such as an in-package image confirming that the Ferrari in Dark of the Moon will be Mirage, and yet also some very sad news. If you've not been watching the frontpage over the weekend you might have missed it, but that's the point of these updates - to fill you in on things you might have missed because you've been away for a few days. At any rate, the bad news is that there is are several reports suggesting that the Reveal the Shield Scouts - Windcharger, Rumble, Chopsaw, Bodyblock and Downshift - may not see a release at US retail. There's no official word from Hasbro, but the prognosis is not good.

To look on the positive side, here are some good news stories from the past seven days:

Transformers Dark of the Moon Movie Information:
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Secretly Wishing For Transformers 4
Dark Of The Moon Mobile Game Revealed
Dark Of The Moon Linkin Park Involvement - More Hints?


Transformers Dark of the Moon Toy Images and Information:
Dark of the Moon Takara Tomy Wave 3 Listings
Jetwing Optimus Prime Images
Official Images of Ultimate Optimus Prime
Official Images of Cyberverse, Mech Tech and Role Play Items
Official Dark of the Moon Speed Stars and Stealth Force Images
Official Dark of the Moon Wal-Mart and Toys R Us Store Exclusive Images
Takara-Tomy Dark Of The Moon Keychains
Dark of the Moon Starscream Target Exclusive Vehicle Mode Image
Dark Of The Moon Human Alliance Bumblebee And Silver Bumblebee Images
Dark of the Moon Mini-Cons Rav and Triceradon


Transformers Prime News:
Transformers Prime Moved to a Saturday Timeslot
Transformers Prime Episode 12 Predatory Video Review


Transformers DVD Updates:
Beast Wars DVDs Full Series Set by Shout! Factory
Headmasters DVD Set Price, Release Date and Preorder - and box art too!


Third Party Custom Updates:
Mastermind Creations Hearts of Steel Shockwave Custom Boat Mode Images - and Robot Mode Images too!
Maiden Japan Custom Wreck Gar Junkion Add-On Video Review


United E-Hobby Autobots and Decepticons Set Booklet Images and Story Scans
GI Joe Unreleased Omega Supreme Plus Arctic Baroness with Ravage
IDW Transformers Ongoing Series to go bi-monthly from July


New Transformers Toy Images:
TFW Reveal the Shield Optimus Prime Gallery
TFW United Bumblebee Gallery
TFW Generations Red Alert Gallery
TFW Generations Sergeant Kup Gallery
TFW Generations Dirge Gallery
TFW Generations Thunderwing Gallery
Generations Wheeljack and Thundercracker Official Images


WTF @ TFW Transformers Podcast Episode 141

Diamond Comics Shipping list for April 13

Toyark and Thundercats News Round Up 04/11/11


Did you know in the last week we have also relaunched our sister site Toyark.com with a cool new look and many requested changes and additions? Head on over to the Toyark to check out the new look - it's your one-stop shop for all toy news that's not GI Joe or Thundercats related.

And for something completely different, check out these designs by Derrick J Wyatt of Transformers Animated Chromia and Stampy! Talk about them here! Thanks to tehKOREANdude for the head's up.

Original Source: Transformers News Roundup 04/04/11 - 04/10/11 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Botcon has sent out an interesting image on their Twitter account. It's another city Transformer, done in Animated style! This time out, we're seeing the Trypticon prison, based on the city mode of Generation 1 Trypticon. The image, a panel from this year's Botcon comic book no doubt, is very atmospheric, complete with a Cybertronian acid rain storm. And according to the posting "wait till you see the guards!"

Check out the full sized original artwork on Botcon's twitter account.

Original Source: Transformers Animated Trypticon Prison @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The talented Marcelo Matere has shared some pencil work of Drag Strip from this year's Botcon set. The artwork is not inked or colored right now, so it might just be Arcee having a really bad day, but chances are, this is another look at the Botcon comic or bio card artwork. Check out the artwork on Marcelo's Instagram account.

Original Source: Botcon Drag Strip Pencil Sketch @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Here we have the Five-Page Preview of Transformers: Rising Storm Issue #3 thanks to IDW Publishing.

It's all out war in Philadelphia, as Optimus Prime and the rest of the Autobots roll out to stop Starscream and his forces from killing Sam Witwicky! The biggest, most explosive battle in Transformers history begins here! The fate of the universe rests on the outcome and the action of this summer's hottest movie heats up right here!

Take a look at the preview, after the jump.

• Story John Barber
• Art Carlos Magno
• Colors Aburtov and Graphikslava
• Letters Shawn Lee
• Assistant Editor Carlos Guzman
• Editor Andy Schmid

Transformers: Dark of the Moon Prequel Comic Transformers: Rising Storm in-stores April 13th, 2011.

Original Source: Transformers: Rising Storm Issue #3 Five-Page Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here's something fun for you - our first bit of Transformers Dark of the Moon merchandise has begun to hit shelves. It's a Dark of the Moon ring pop - a lollypop mounted on a ring you can wear on your finger as if you were a member of the candy treat lantern corps! It features Optimus Prime on the packaging and perhaps appropriately comes in "Berry Blast" flavor. It was spotted at the speedway in Sheridan, Indiana.

With this first bit of Dark of the Moon merchandise out, can more be far behind? The summer blockbuster merchandising juggernaut is coming, and its coming is being heralded by ring pops!

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Candy! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro have posted their 2010 annual report, detailing their performance last year. Key points to take from this are, as helpfully picked out for us by 2005 Boards member and Hasbro shareholder influence82:

- Overall revenue was down in 2010 when compared to 2009, BUT operating profit was up, mostly due to lower taxes and depreciation.
- Sales for Transformers and GI Joe products decreased, but this loss in revenue was offset by an increase in Nerf and Marvel sales, in particular Iron Man 2.

One thing to remember from this - last year was a year without any form of Transformers fiction to drive sales. This year, we have Dark of the Moon and Transformers Prime to promote the brand, plus also to Hasbro's advantage there is Thor and Captain America: First Avenger hitting theaters this year.

So while 2010 might have been a bit of a "down" year, 2011 has the makings of a very good year for Hasbro.

Original Source: Hasbro Investors Annual Report - Transformers and GI Joe Down, Marvel and Nerf Up @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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TV Guide has updated with a synopsis for the upcoming fourteenth episode of Transformers Prime, Out of his Head. The summary contains one huge spoiler for the series!


Spoiler Alert! Read no further if you do not wish to be spoiled!


The synopsis offered for Out of his Head confirms the return of a major character who has not been seen in action since his initial appearance. This episode will mark the return of Megatron.

Here's the episode summary:

Megatron controls Bumblebee from inside his mind and influences his behavior at HQ.


Sounds like another home-run episode for the Transformers Prime crew!

Bumblebee screen capture from our Transformers Prime screen captures archive. Check the rest of our Transformers Screen Captures for a selection of images from across all generations of Transformers media.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Out of his Head Episode Synopsis @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Put on your Anaglyph 3D glasses came with your Cyberverse Commander Optimus Prime Preview Pack. The next Hasbro Official Transformers Toy Website Transformers: Dark of the Moon update is here.

This week it’s Voyager Class Megatron.

This is the first time we are getting an official look at Transformers 3 Megatron apart from the box art.

Coming soon...
Ironhide (Voyager Class) - 2011/04/19
Roadbuster (Deluxe Class) - 2011/04/26
Sentinel Prime (Leader Class) - 2011/05/03

Original Source: Hasbro Transformers: Dark of the Moon Website Update - Megatron @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Here’s the Five-Page Preview of Transformers Ongoing #18 thanks to CBR.

"The Autobots have been beaten down, backed into a corner, and harried into making a huge mistake. But the biggest blow has yet to fall, as Prime sets out to face Megatron one-on-one in the final chapter of REVENGE OF THE DECEPTICONS. Nobody dies... but somebody's gonna wish they had."

Take a look at the preview mirrored, after the jump.

Transformers Ongoing #18 releasing 13th April, 2011.

Original Source: Transformers Ongoing Issue #18 Five-Page Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Good news to all the Canadian Transformers: Dark of the Moon Toyline Fans. TFW2005 Sister Site; Cybertron.CA is reporting that Toys “R” Us Ontario, Canada is stored with the upcoming figures (Only a month to go for the Official Release on May 16th).

Take a look at the images from the storage.

Original Source: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Wave 1 Figures Ready And Waiting At Canadian Toys “R” Us @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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2005 boards member Toyzaremine has found the Cyberverse Action Sets from the Transformers 3 Dark Of The Moon line at a Walmart Supercenter in Florida. Wave 1 includes:

• Bumblebee With Mobile Battle Bunker
• Starscream Orbital Assault Carrier

Will more movie toys be found at US retail ahead of the official May 16th launch date?

Don't forget to post your sightings in our Transformers Sightings Forum!

Original Source: Cyberverse Action Sets Found At Walmart @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to a loyal TFW2005 user who posted a news tip, we are almost there to crack the mystery of Linkin Park’s involvement with Transformers: Dark of the Moon.

In an unexpected turn of events, Burning In The Skies may not be the title song of Transformers 3.

Official Linkin Park Website has been updated with a little Moon which you can click and listen to what is considered by the LP Fans at the moment to be the song featured in DOTM.

Also, Joe Hahn of Linkin Park is giving away hints via his official Twitter account.

This latest development indicate the new song to be Iridescent (from their "A Thousand Suns" album). The cryptic image on the website features the Autobot logo if you look carefully.

TFW2005 - Awesome News! Awesome Fans!

Original Source: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Linkin Park Song Revealed As Iridescent @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Currently being distributed to retailers in Japan and beyond is information on this year's Tokyo Toy Show Exclusive item from Takara-Tomy. This year, Takara-Tomy will be offering a two pack of black repaints - a black War for Cybertron Optimus Prime and a black War for Cybertron Megatron. An image has been shared by famitoy and relayed to us by catz of our 2005 Boards, which shows off what the set will potentially look like - although the image specifies it is not the final product but just an illustration.

We will keep you updated on more details of this cool set when they become available. The price is as yet unconfirmed but is said to be "not that different compared to two United figures".

Original Source: Transformers United Black War for Cybertron Optimus Prime and Megatron @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Welcome to the official vote for the 2011 Transformers Hall of Fame Fans' Choice Robot Inductee. The list of finalists has been announced and now it's your turn to help select the winning robot! Please select one robot from the list at Hasbro's Official Transformers Website. The winning robot will be announced at Hasbro's 2011 TRANSFORMERS Hall of Fame ceremony at BotCon 2011 in Pasadena, CA, on June 4th.

You can vote for Grimlock, Shockwave, Autobot Erector, Waspinator and Autobot Jazz.

Also, you can grab some Campaign Banners thanks to BotCon 2011 Hall of Fame Facebook Page, after the jump.

Original Source: 2011 Transformers Hall Of Fame Vote @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 recently had the opportunity to speak with Mike Costa and Livio Ramondelli, the team behind the upcoming Transformers CHAOS event taking place in the IDW G1 universe. In it, they let us know a little about what has happened, what may go down, and "Transformers 125" which seems to be oddly ENCRYPTED whenever it's mentioned.

Also attached to this interview are 6 pieces of art - the cover and 5 pages from CHAOS.

IDW Transformers Editor Andy Schmidt let us know that after you guys and gals give this a read, if you have more questions, he would be happy to try and answer some. So post any thoughts or questions in the discussion thread here. We will round them up, send them to Andy, and post his responses when they come back!

Read the full interview and check images by reading on!

Original Source: Transformers CHAOS - TFW2005 Interviews Mike Costa and Livio Ramondelli @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've received the Diamond comics shipping list from the ever helpful D-Drive of our 2005 Boards! There's only one comic on the list for April 20th, which is the second issue of Heart of Darkness. Here's the official listing:

TRANSFORMERS HEART OF DARKNESS #2 (& it's incentive cover)

Galvatron is on the move! With the mystery surrounding Gorlam Prime still unsolved, Cyclonus and Scourge are tasked with helping raise an army! But an army to do what?! Find out as the ROAD TO "CHAOS" finds its first travelers!

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for April 20th @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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This is it, folks! The confirmation of Iridescent single for Transformers: Dark of the Moon came from none other than Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park himself.

Updating his Official Blog, Mr. Shinoda stated...

"A few months ago, I got on the phone with Michael Bay, who wanted to discuss the possibility of our band continuing our run with songs paired with the Transformers films. We (he, his team, and our band) all have enjoyed working together on the past two, and he wanted to discuss the ideas we might have for Transformers 3: Dark Of The Moon. In particular, one song came up immediately. Ever since we started playing Iridescent live, the song has been a fan favorite at the show.

For the film, there’s a new, slightly shorter version of the song, which is floating around the internet now. We’ll be shooting a video for the song tomorrow, directed by Joe Hahn."

You can listen to song at SomeKindOfAwesome.

Original Source: Linkin Park’s Iridescent Confirmed To Be Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Single @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ TFW2005.com

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NJCC 2011 adds Dan Khanna as guest Transformers artist. Dan started his Transformers career as a fan artist, creating commissioned drawings of Transformers characters and action scenes. He gained fame in the community, and has since become part of the creative team for the new Fun Publications-run Fan Club and conventions, illustrating and plotting Club & BotCon comics as well as designing heads and character mock-ups for exclusive toys. Check out this sick G.I. Joe vs. Transformers art Dan Khanna has provided for this weekends show!

G.I. Joe vs Transformers Destro & Devastator Team Up by Dan Khanna

NJCC 2011 G.I. Joe Vs. Transformers Volume II

Holiday Inn Cherry Hill – New Jersey
2175 West Marlton Pike (Rt. 70), Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Early Admission 8am to 10am $20.00
General Admission 10am to 4pm $10.00

More Updates Coming Soon……

Original Source: NJCC 2011 Dan Khanna As Guest Artist! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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He might well be the last release in the Generations line - but Warpath makes sure the series will go out with a bang! Our Transformers Toy Galleries section has been updated with a gallery of this smooth final release (for the time being) in the Transformers Generations line. Warpath is a fantastic toy with a good, solid action figure styling and great sculpted in details. He's got a simple transformation which works extremely well in his favor - and a cool automorph head reveal as well. All in all, this is a worthy update to Warpath that embodies the true spirit of the classics series.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words so I'll stop singing Warpath's praises here and direct you to the gallery, which has over 70 pictures documenting all that is awesome about Warpath.

Warpath - Transformers Generations Autobots

Original Source: Generations Warpath Gallery Added @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Collectors Club has sent out an email and tweeted on their new Twitter account about various things, including of most interest to those of us waiting, some hints at the planned preorder window for Animated Transtech Cheetor and Generation 2 Ramjet. In order not to interfere with the major religious holidays this month, the preorders will not go up until the last week of the month. A series of posts on Twitter followed, clarifying that this meant, "from Monday 25 April onwards". Another post on twitter also hints that the price will be consistent with previous deluxes, which ranged from $42-$59. It won't be as low as $42 but definitely won't be as high as $59, according to the post.

The email also mentions that the free Sideburn figures will be shipping out after Botcon.

Like the picture attached to this post? It was posted on the new Transformers Collector's Club Twitter account. Talk about it here, or read on for the original text of the email talking about the release of the club exclusive toys.

Original Source: Transtech Cheetor and Generation 2 Ramjet Release Date and Priced Semi-Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

Original Source: Fansproject Causality Warcry Video Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Talk of the devil!

Michael Bay stopped by his official forums to let everyone know of the Transformers: Dark of the Moon Post-Production situation and the… wait for it… next Transformers 3 Trailer Dates.

"The post process is going very well - way better then ROTF. We have massive shots but we got going 6 months earlier on this film then the last. We jump very hard and fast on post in this film.

It really is looking special. The 3D will the best 3D of any movie this year.

Michael

Our trailer comes out next week on Fast and a bunch of other stuff. 3D trailer comes out on the next 3D movie out which is Pirates."

Thanks Michael! So, with it we have the confirmation dates of April 21, 2011 (with Fast Five UK and Australis) and May 20, 2011 (the 3D trailer with Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides).

Original Source: Next Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Trailer Dates Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.