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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Here is this week's round-up of Non-Transformers news from our Network Sites; Toyark, Thundercats.ws and Hisstank.

Toyark

• Nightmare On Elm St 3 Freddy Krueger Painted
• Hot Toys Jack Sparrow Limited Edition Telescope
• Star Wars Episode 3 Commander Cody Bust Bank
• Halo Reach Series 3 Figures Revealed
• Marvel Universe X Force Archangel Arriving
• Marvel Universe 2011 Gigantic Battles Released
• Thor Movie Wave 2 Loose
• Hasbro Captain America Movie Red Skull Revealed
• NECA Reveals Gremlins George Mogwai
• DC Direct Update for April 2011
• Hasbro Applies For New Stretch Armstrong Trademarks
• Emma Frost Legendary Scale Bust Photo Gallery
• MLB SportsPicks 27 Line-Up Revealed
• College Football Series 3 By McFarlane Toys
• Hot Toys TrueType Figure Base TTM-18
• T-800 Battle Damaged Terminator
• Revoltech Yamaguchi Getter 1 New Photos
• NECA Reveals Predator Series 3 Blister Card Packaging
• Revoltech Skeleton Swordsman Version 2 Packaging
• Sweeney Todd By Hot Toys Revealed
• New Movie Red Skull Images
• Captain America Movie Hydra Trooper Figures Revealed
• X-Men First Class Minimates Coming to Toys R Us
• NECA Reveals Gears of War 3 Clayton Carmine Figure
• Sideshow SDCC 2011 Exclusives Revealed
• Masters of the Universe Classics Clawful Bio and Packaging
• Green Lantern Movie Action Figures Out in US and Canada

Thundercats

• Lion-O Voice Actor Spotlight - Will Friedle
• Featured Custom - Lion-O by CAb00se
• Pop Culture Shock's Mumm-Ra Statue Gallery And Info
• Mumm-Ra Statue Up For Pre-Order

Hisstank

• Rise Of Cobra Howler And Hasbro Archive Images - GI Joe News
• Custom Cobra Training Camp Dio - GI Joe News
• Sideshow Cobra Ninja Viper - GI Joe News
• Pursuit Of Cobra Wave 6 Loose - GI Joe News
• Temple Guardian Snake Eyes Detailed Look - GI Joe News
• Pursuit Of Cobra Viper Up Close - GI Joe News
• Custom Cobra Pythona - GI Joe News
• HissTank Rumor Mill - Sky Striker MSRP & DPCI? - GI Joe News
• Steel Brigade 5 Pack - GI Joe News

Original Source: Toyark, Thundercats and Hisstank News Round-Up 4-19-11 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Oh, don’t say you don’t know who Don Jeanes is! Watched the Transformers: Dark of the Moon Announcement Trailer? Yep, that's him alright… Neil Armstrong from Transformers 3.

Recently Don Jeanes had a chat with Skewed 'n Reviewed regarding DOTM.

"I play Neil Armstrong in Transformers: Dark of the Moon and it was an amazing experience. Actually, I never got a script — I was given sides to audition with, but they were just a vague outline of the actual script. Director Michael Bay did not tell me this, but apparently he’s had many attempts to hack his computer and steal the script so he is, justifiably, very guarded with regards to the script. Cory Tucker, who plays Buzz Aldrin, in the film, and I were shown a page of script while Michael held it in his hands on set. I can say that when my agent called me to tell me I booked the role, I was here in my apartment and fell down yelling for joy on the floor!"

Read what else he has to say at Skewed 'n Reviewed.

Original Source: Don Jeanes Talks Transformers: Dark Of The Moon @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Put on the Anaglyph 3D Glasses that 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 Ironhide.

Only two more figures to go!

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

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

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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ACToys has posted the Bios of following Transformers: Dark of the Moon MechTech Deluxe figures:
Autobot Topspin
Roadbuster
Starscream
Jolt

Check ‘em out after the jump.

Original Source: Bios Of Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Mechtech Deluxe Topspin, Roadbuster, Starscream And Jolt @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Deefuzz @ TFW2005.com

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The video below features Gregg Berger, the voice of G1 Grimlock, campaigning and trying to earn votes for Grimlock's potential induction into this year's Hall of Fame ceremony to take place at BotCon in Pasadena.



It should be noted however that Erector actually does the voice of Gregg Berger, so a vote for Grimlock is really a vote for Erector.

Original Source: Gregg Berger Voices Grimlock for Transformers Hall of Fame Campaign @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers United is not over yet! May we present to you Transformers United Stepper! This sexy recolor of United and Reveal the Shield Jazz will be a Million Publishing Exclusive with the Transformers Generations 2011 book. He's a homage to Jazz's 1987 Japan-only Targetmaster recolor Stepper, whose deco you may recognise from the Alternators series or the Commemorative Reissue series, where on both occasions he was named Ricochet.

More information is set to be released on 27 April. For now, enjoy the images.

Original Source: United Stepper Million Publishing Exclusive @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Good news, everyone! Generations Warpath has been released at US retail! Warpath was found by 2005 Boards member shiftypenguin at a Target in Ames, Iowa! Yes indeed, we've got a first sighting from the food capital of the world!

Keep up to date with the Transformers sightings in your area in our Transformers Sightings board!

Original Source: Generations Warpath Released at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Alberta Film Ratings, which provided us with useful Transformers Trailer data in the past, is listing a new trailer named “Transformers 3 : Dark Of The Moon(trailer #2)”.

Taking into account the recent comments made by Director Michael Bay and Nelson Lauren, this could very well be the upcoming Transformers: Dark of the Moon trailer due out this April 28.

The trailer is rated “PG” and has a running-time of 2:24.

You are able to enjoy the trailer with Fast Five or via Apple Trailer. And yes, the trailer will be here at TFW2005 the moment it hits the Internet.

Original Source: Upcoming Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Trailer Running-Time Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Deefuzz @ TFW2005.com

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If you like 3rd party items and you want more likeness of G1 Megatron in your life then you may find some interest in this upcoming offering from MasterShooter Collectibles. Here we have a collection of test shot images of the upcoming Mega-Gun miniature figure which would appear to be a small Megatron inspired Targetmaster type of toy. The images show off the item in both it's robot mode and alt mode as well as how it works with a couple of Transformers.

According to TFW2005's Sidecutter in our discussion thread, this item will be exclusive to Captured Prey and will sell for $18 with pre-orders available now. A second figure named Brown King (which appears to be a Mega-Gun repaint) is also available for pre-order for $18, or you can order both items for $35. Production run for each is limited to 500 pieces.

Original Source: 3rd Party Mega-Gun Test Shot Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here's something else coming on April 27 - comics! D-Drive has sent us the Diamond Comics shipping list for next week, April 27. On the list for next week is the next issue of Transformers Dark of the Moon Prequel Foundation - and as a bonus, comic stores can also expect to receive the new assortment of Generations figures which includes the much anticipated Warpath! Check out the full listing below:

TRANSFORMERS 3 MOVIE PREQUEL FOUNDATION #3 (OF 4) (& it's incentive)

Optimus Prime has reached his goal: the gates of Megatron's citadel. Prime has one thing in mind and he won't let Shockwave or Starscream slow him down-tonight, Megatron must die! Secrets are revealed and lines are crossed as the countdown to Transformers 3 ramps up. How far will Prime go to stop the Decepticons?

TRANSFORMERS DLX GENERATION AF ASST 201103

Fans and collectors of the Transformers will want to go back in time with the Transformers Generations Deluxe Action Figures, which will take them on a journey into the shrouded prehistory of the metallic world of Cybertron! Standing 6" tall, these figures of Scourge x1, Sergeant Kup x1, Thundercracker x2, Wheeljack x2 and Warpath x2 transform and come with accessories. Blister card packaging.

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for 27 April @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to Yahoo Movies - we have some new stills from Transformers Dark of the Moon. Seen is a nice new shot of Bumblebee in billboard format, similar to the one we just saw of Optimus Prime last week. Along with that, we have shots of Shia and Rosie, plus Michael Bay directing. Check them out after the break!

Original Source: New Transformers Dark of the Moon Promo Stills @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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ORE TACHI WA VANGELUS TO GOGDOG TO SETH BUZZARDO, TORANSFORMER GA DAISUKI DESU.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 143

And check out another new edition of WTF Primetime, in which the fellows discuss Airachnid's debut in Predatory!
WTF Primetime Episode 10 - Predatory

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 143 Now online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Steve Blum; voice of Transformers: Prime Decepticon "Lord" Starscream had a chat with the same people who interviewed Don Jeanes.

Skewed 'n Reviewed asked Steve regarding his work with Transformers: Prime…

"...Starscream has always been one of my favorite characters – especially as played in recent years by the great Charlie Adler and also the great Tom Kenny! In fact, after hearing Charlie’s recent performances in the films, I felt I had to get his blessing before I could even accept the role! By the way, what a gentleman – love that guy! Tom’s a hell of an act to follow too – jeez! It’s very hard for me to take over a character that has been so masterfully portrayed – especially when my friends are the previous portrayers! I didn’t try to consciously copy anything that had been done before me, I simply did what came naturally and apparently (thankfully) they liked it!"

Steve Blum also mentioned an upcoming Transformers Video Game. Whether this is the Transformers: Dark of the Moon Prequel Game, the MMO Game based on Transformers: Prime Universe or something else is unsure at the moment.

"...If you’re speaking of the newest Transformers game – WAY too early to talk about it, methinks. Lasers trained on my temples. In the past, I’ve played a lot of bots – good and bad, including Barricade and Breakdown. Vocally stressful, but any time I get to live in the Transformers universe, I’m grateful."

You can read the rest of the interview at Skewed 'n Reviewed.

Original Source: Steve Blum Talks Transformers: Prime @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here is a new oddity for those of you who like the non-toy Transformers merchandise - Transformers Dark of the Moon Dog Tags. Just like the ones released for Revenge of the Fallen, Dark of the Moon's release will be accompanied by dog tags. Each pack also contains temporary tattoos and decals. They are blind packed, though, so no guarantee you'll get tags of your favourite character. Click on the link above to see the listing on Big Bad Toy Store.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Dog Tags @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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New images and information of Transformers: Dark of the Moon Ultimate Optimus Prime has surfaced online.

Description
Lead the Autobots to final victory with the Transformers Dark of the Moon Ultimate Optimus Prime action figure.

The leader of the Autobots, Optimus Prime is ready to battle the Decepticons for the last time with this transforming action figure. Take to the roads in Trailer Mode, with Optimus Prime in his disguise as a Peterbilt 379 lorry truck and trailer. When danger strikes the Autobots, Optimus can detach from the trailer and transform into Robot Mode, to take on the situation head-on. And if the threat becomes greater still, the trailer transforms and combines with Optimus Prime to engage Power-Up Mode, equipping him with extra armour and a set of wings.

Hidden inside the trailer is a blaster weapon, which Optimus can fire in Power-Up Mode, and features lights and sound effects.

The Ultimate Optimus Prime figure requires 2 AA batteries, which are included. Transformers fans aged 5 and up will have great fun battling the Decepticons with this awesome action figure.

Features

• Ultimate Optimus Prime action figure
• Three play modes - Trailer, Robot and Power-Up
• Blaster weapon with light and sound effects

Original Source: New Images And Information Of Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Ultimate Optimus Prime @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Amazon has updated their 2012 Transformers Special Edition Wall Calendar entry with a sneak peek look.

Product Description
The might of this action property's popularity has morphed our calendars! Now the pages picture Autobots and Decepticons in pop-up poses! This collection is sure to please every Transformers fan, and it's presented in a comic book format as an added touch.

Take a look at the sneak peek, after the jump.

Original Source: 2012 Transformers Special Edition Wall Calendar Sneak Peek @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 Boards Member Sidecutter is sharing with us the images he received for Transformers: Dark of the Moon Japanese (Takara-Tomy) figures.

According to Sidecutter, most of the images are replaced with placeholder images thus making it hard for us to get our first look at Voyager Class Sentinel Prime and Cyberverse figures #18 to #23.

But, these new images prove that Takara-Tomy Ultimate Ironhide is indeed same as the Hasbro Leader Class Ironhide as speculated by our members when the info first showed-up.

There is a better look at the upcoming Jetwing Optimus Prime as well (the regular version, not the black exclusive version).

Original Source: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Official Takara-Tomy Japanese Figures @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Reports are coming in about the next Masterpiece figure from Japan.

According to Joel from BigBadToyStore.com, who called it "MP-10"

We’ve just received word from Japan that the Transformers MP-10 will be released in September, the retail price in Japan is 22,000 yen, we have preorders listed at $249.99

The name has currently not yet been released, but we were told it is a ‘New’ figure and the name will be revealed soon.

Here is a link to the preorder: MP-10 Masterpiece - Name Currently Unknown

Sidecutter of the 2005 Boards also received this info:

We have received from Takara the information about the next Transformers Master Piece. They called it in Japanese New but the offer specify that the name maybe change in the future.

There are 2 pcs per case. Retail of YEN22,000 in japan. Delivery in September 2011.

So, something big is coming down the pipe in the Masterpiece world this September. Let the speculation begin!

Original Source: New Masterpiece Coming in September - MP-10 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Just when you think you’ve see everything… Something like this comes along.

Everyone’s lovable Transformer Movie Bumblebee comes in all forms and sizes. This is the latest addition.

Autobase Aichi has posted this Transformers: Dark of the Moon Kewpie Bumblebee acting as a part of the Transformers 3 movie presale ticket campaign. If you live in Japan and purchase the ticket (for the 3D version of DOTM) before 29th April, you are going to get this little guy… er, I’m sorry... girl.

Original Source: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Kewpie Bumblebee @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Deefuzz @ TFW2005.com

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There has been much buzz over this year's announcement of Shout Factory's upcoming release of the Japanese Transformers Headmasters series. One thing fans have been hoping for is that this would mean subsequent releases of Masterforce and Victory, and thanks to a post by Shout's own Brian Ward on the Shout Factory forums, we now have more light shed on that topic.

I can say that you should expect follow-ups of at least Super-God Masterforce and Victory. I can't really make any promises, regarding Scramble City or Zone at this time. That being said, Headmasters will certainly be used as a rough gauge of the series' popularity. After all, it is the only one of the three that is a direct continuation from S3, so we wouldn't necessarily expect the same response to the subsequent series.

Followed later by (in response to if there would be a release set of all three series):

Unfortunately, I can't reveal the release strategy, until that information is cleared by PR and Hasbro. But I will say that I'm currently working on all three sets, in hopes that the sales of Headmasters will prove the others are worthy releases.

So what does this all mean? The sales of Headmasters will be used as a gauge to see whether other releases will be possible. While it sounds like we can somewhat count on seeing Masterforce and Victory, if fans want to see a release of Scramble City or Zone then it is up to them to support Shout and these upcoming releases. Who knows what could follow after that? Beast Wars II? Beast Wars Neo? R.I.D.?

Original Source: Shout Factory Also Working On Masterforce and Victory DVD Sets @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here's the news that you have all been waiting for - Shout! Factory have announced that they will be doing a complete DVD box set for all three of the Transformers Takara Generation 1 series! The Headmasters, Chojin Masterforce, and Victory, together three of the greatest Transformers series that you never got to see, are set for a 13 DVD set in July 2011. The price is $99.99, but the preorder on Shout Factory's own website is $89.99. The set is slated to include art galleries and original toy commercials, alongside the original Japanese audio and English subtitles - but unfortunately, no dub. This is also true of the individual Headmasters DVD release which will also be subtitle only.

This news comes to you via TV Shows on DVD.

Original Source: Transformers Japanese Collection DVD Set by Shout Factory @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to Yahoo Movies again - we have our first real good look of SHOCKWAVE from the upcoming Transformers Dark of the Moon. Check it out after the break!

Original Source: Transformers Dark of the Moon Shockwave Billboard @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Fun Publications have posted a new panel from the Botcon 2011 comic, the Stunti-con Job, on their Deviant Art Account. In this panel Fun Publication's own Transtech Cheetor is reunited with Transformers Animated Rattletrap, aka Rattrap. But the two Maximal expy's are hardly getting along as well as they did back in Beast Wars!

Click on the link above to view the full image, then click on the discuss button to talk about it on our 2005 Boards.

Original Source: Botcon 2011 Cheetor and Rattrap Comic Panel @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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This sure takes the cake!

According to Entertainment Weekly...
"Today, ‘Cake Boss’ Buddy Valastro presented a seriously detailed creation for Chevrolet at the New York International Auto Show. That’s Transformers: Dark of the Moon star Bumblebee straddling a Chevy Camaro. We’ll find out how Buddy pulled it off — not to mention transported it — on the June 20 episode of TLC’s Cake Boss. That’s some nice integrated marketing for the Michael Bay film, which opens July 1."

Like I said before...Just when you think you’ve seen everything… Something like this comes along. Bumblebee straddling a Chevy Camaro?

Original Source: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Bumblebee-Camaro Cake @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Botcon 2011 is just around the corner with its Animated Stunticon goodness - but for those wanting something new from the Animated universe, this one is for you. Hyber Hobby's Exclusive mail away Black Rodimus has started to arrive! Japan based 2005 Boards members Ricochet and Masabon has theirs in hand. The toy looks every bit as sharp and dynamic as earlier images promised it would, and to top it off, it comes in a very cool black and white box packaging with some excellent artwork. Read on to check out the in hand images.

Original Source: Animated Black Rodimus Hyper Hobby Japan Exclusive Released @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.