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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

[quote]Check out this week's round-up of news from Toyark, Thundercats.ws and Hisstank.

Toyark

• 35th Anniversary Nightcrawler and Storm Photos
• Captain America Movie Minimates For Specialty Stores
• Nightmare On Elm Street 3 Freddy Krueger New Photo
• Terminator Premium Format Figure Photo Gallery
• Predator Stalker Mask and Tracker Maquette
• Detail Breakdown of Green Lantern Movie Toys
• NECA Police Station Assault Terminator Preview
• Hot Toys Previews Iron Man 2 Mark 2
• Revoltech Mike and Sully From Monsters Inc
• Iron Man 2 Mark 2 Armor Unleashed Version Gallery
• Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker Play Arts Kai Volume 4
• NECA Reveals Classic Predator Blister Card Packaging
• Masters Of The Universe Classics The Faceless One Packaging
• Dark Threat Hydra Soldier
• Marvel Universe 2011 Cyclops Preview
• Supercharged Green Lantern Movie Figures
• Marvel Universe Apocalypse Preview
• Marvel Universe Giant Size X Men Video Review
• NECA 7 Inch Robocop Incoming
• Captain America Movie Minimates Single Packs
• DX YF-29 Prototype

Thundercats

• CBR Interviews Ethan Spaulding On Thundercats 2011
• Thundercats 2012 Wall Calendar Listing Updated
• Icon Heroes Reveals Mumm-Ra Staction Figure
• Will Smith Wants To Make A Thundercats Film?
• Thundercats 2011 Tower Of Omens, Vehicles and Role Play Images
• Thundercats Costumes Revealed

Hisstank<ul>Steel Brigade 5 Pack
GI Joe POC Wave 6 Hits BBTS - West Coast Retail
Custom Cobra Castle McCullen Dio

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our friends and sponsors at Big Bad Toy Store have listed their preorders for Transformers Dark of the Moon. Up for order are the popular Human Alliance Basic Assortment, the larger Human Alliance toys, the Cyberverse Action Sets, Robo Power and Role Play assortments. Click on the links below to view all the preorder listings:

Human Alliance:

Human Alliance Basic Series Set of 8 (six individual toys and two duplicates)
Human Alliance Basic Series 1 Set of 4
Human Alliance Basic Series 2 Set of 2
Backfire with Spike Witwicky
Icepick with Sergeant Chaos
Sandstorm with Private Dedcliff
Thunderhead with Major Tungsten
Human Alliance Series 1 Set of 2 Bumblebee and Mudflap
Human Alliance Series 2 Set of 2 Bumblebee and Roadbuster

Cyberverse:

Cyberverse Action Set Series 1 Set of 2 - Bumblebee Mobile Battle Bunker and Starscream Orbital Assault Carrier
Cyberverse Action Set Series 2 Set of 2 - Optimus Prime Armored Weapons Platform and Megatron Blastwave Weapons Base
Optimus Prime Armored Weapons Platform
Megatron Blastwave Weapons Base
Bumblebee Mobile Battle Bunker

Robo Power

Robo Fighters Series 1 Set of 4 Optimus Prime Bumblebee Starscream Ironhide
Robo Fighters Optimus Prime
Robo Fighters Bumblebee
Bash Bots Bumblebee VS Megatron
Bash Bots Optimus Prime VS Starscream

Role Play

Optimus Prime Cine Mask
Bumblebee Cine Mask

You might have spotted a couple of new names and previously unheard of toys in there - more on those later. For now, check out BBTS' preorder listings! Even as I type this many Human Alliance listings have gone to sold out, so be sure to get in fast to avoid disappointment.

Original Source: Big Bad Toy Store Dark of the Moon Preorders Now Available @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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We have with us a Press Release from IDW Publishing.

The release is all about IDW's upcoming Transformers: Dark of the Moon Adaptation Comic Books and regarding the Prequel Series; Foundation, Rising Storm.

“We had a lot of lead-time on the TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON books, which has allowed our artists to bring their A-game and try new things. These are going to be the best looking TRANSFORMERS books to date,” added [Andy] Schmidt. “We’re reaching a new level with these and we’re all happy with the outcome.”

Read the entire Press Release and take a look at the hi-resolution cover, After the jump.

Original Source: IDW Press Release - The Road To Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Begins @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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There's just three days to go until we get to see the new Transformers Dark of the Moon Trailer - and to whet your appetites for the new trailer, Apple's iTunes Movie Trailers site has released a new image of the movie's big bad, Shockwave! This new image shows the Decepticon Military Operations Commander in all his menacing movie-universe glory! Does this mean we might see Shockwave in the new trailer? Join us later this week to find out!

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

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Robotkingdom has posted the latest details for MP 10 Masterpiece Convoy Version 2:

MP-10 comes with a human figure that can fit into the driver sit. It is a new mold, smaller figure/trailer than MP-04, but more Japan animate look!

Could this new Masterpiece figure be in-scale with Human Alliance figures? Who could the driver be? Spike? Ginrai? Peter Cullen? Is there possibly a currently unrevealed gimmick for MP Convoy V2?

Original Source: MP 10 Convoy Version 2 New Details @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Fellow TFW2005 Staff Member Primal is bringing us the Five-Page Preview of Transformers: Foundation Issue #3 courtesy of Comics Continuum.

TRANSFORMERS: FOUNDATION #3

Publisher: IDW Publishing
Writers: John Barber
Pencils: Andrew Griffith
Covers: Brian Rood, Andrew Griffith

“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?”

Read the preview, after the jump.

Transformers: Dark of the Moon Prequel Comic Book Transformers: Foundation Issue #3 out Wednesday 27th April, 2011

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

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Michael Bay Official Website administrators Nelson and Sora left this message to all Transformers Fans regarding Transformers: Dark of the Moon….

"Monday, 04/25
TF3 Trailer Countdown begins with exclusive image #1

Tuesday, 04/26
Exclusive image #2

Wednesday, 04/27
Exclusive image #3

Thursday, 4/28
9am (Pacific Time) - Exclusive image #4
4pm (Pacific Time) – Exclusive TRAILER LAUNCH"

Pretty exciting week… Are You Ready?

Original Source: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Upcoming Trailer Countdown Schedule @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 boards member optibotimus316 has shared with us some new images of the upcoming Walmart exclusive redeco of Sidearm Sideswipe. This version of Sideswipe is painted in a sharp blue and yellow deco and features lots of neat homages in his various sponsor details including the Transtech Autobot logo! Read on to check out the images.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Sidearm Sideswipe Walmart Exclusive New Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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With a new Transformers movie comes a new soundtrack score, and Dark of the Moon is no different. Coming 7 June 2011 is the Transformers Dark of the Moon Album, featuring songs from and inspired by Transformers Dark of the Moon. Also coming on 7 June 2011 is the Transformers Dark of the Moon Score, featuring the background music from Steve Jablonsky's score for many of the film's key scenes. Amazon is selling both at $16.69. No word on what the tracklists are yet, though, but this is confirmation that yes, the soundtrack CDs to accompany the film are in the works.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Album and Score Release Dates and Price @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Takara-Tomy Transformers Website is being updated with new info regarding their upcoming plans for Transformers: Dark of the Moon.

Some of the highlight pages are…

MechTech Wars Game

Dual Model Kit Section

Dual Model Kit Optimus Prime Exclusive Battle Hooks

DOTM Bumblebee Kewpie

Shizuoka Hobby Show (14 & 15 May, 2011)

MechTech Campaign Items

Exclusive MechTech Chrome Weapons

You can watch a small video for MechTech Wars, after the jump.

Original Source: Takara-Tomy Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Website Updates @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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This is “Day 2” of the "Transformers: Dark of the Moon Upcoming Trailer Countdown".

Apple Trailers has posted the Exclusive Image #2, what many speculates as originating from the upcoming trailer itself.

Yesterday it was Shockwave, Today it’s Carly (Rosie Huntington-Whiteley).

Next Transformers 3 Trailer debuts 28/04/2011.

Original Source: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Trailer Countdown - Exclusive Image #2 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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I’m sure almost all of you supported (and continue supporting) for the Petition to continue the Original Transformers Comic Book Series with Transformers Issue #81.

Newsarama published an article thanking the fans who are hard at work trying to bring back the series.

“The closest thing to a public acknowledgement on the petition thus far from IDW was publisher and editor-in-chief Chris Ryall tweeting last week, “If you can get the petition to 10,000 signatures/pre-orders, I'll give you an exclusive cover for issue 81 ...” in response to a Twitter account associated with the fan movement. Sale figure-indexing site The Comics Chronicles reports that in January 2011, IDW’s Transformers #15 sold an estimated 10,159 copies.”

“I think there’s lots of great stuff in G2, and I certainly don’t want to disregard it completely (I think there’s material there that could easily fold into whatever we might do with a G1 continuation), but given a straight choice, I’d opt for G1 #81 over G2 #13, just because that original run had a defining, epochal quality to it that just inspires me to see if it can be pushed to another level,” [Simon] Furman wrote.

Read the full article at Newsarama.

Original Source: Transformers #81 - The Battle Continues @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Sideswipe Walmart Exclusive Video Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

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 Deluxe Class Roadbuster.

Only one more figure to go!

Next Week...
Sentinel Prime (Leader Class) - 2011/05/03

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

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Exclusive Image #3 for Transformers: Dark of the Moon Trailer Countdown, surfaced at Apple Trailers.

The image shows a huge Decepticon Spaceship. There are few robots here an there as well.

This is “Day 3” of the "Transformers: Dark of the Moon Upcoming Trailer Countdown".

Next Transformers 3 Trailer debuts 28/04/2011.

Original Source: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Trailer Countdown - Exclusive Image #3 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've received reports that the Dark of the Moon Leader Class has leaked out ahead of the May 15 street date. 2005 Boards member unmc2001 picked up Sentinel Prime at a Target store in Sun Prairie WI near Madison Wisconsin. We've also had reports of a confirmed purchase of both Sentinel Prime and Leader Class Bumblebee in Illinois - with picture proof from Deceptigtar! This purchase was also made from a Target, in Chicago this time.

As these are ahead of their street date they might be sitting in many store's back rooms waiting for release - and if you see them there's no guarantee you'll be able to buy them! But if you do share the happy news in our Transformers Sightings forum.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Leaders Released Early at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Comic Book Resources got a chance to interview IDW Lead Editor Andy Schmidt and get an exclusive look at the upcoming IDW series Transformers: Chaos (actually it’s more of a continuation + tie-in kind of a story).

"Chaos" will represent the convergence of the ongoing series with the more galactic events of "Infestation" and "Heart of Darkness" -- both written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning -- but readers who have only been following the core book will not have to play catch-up. "The ongoing series has been taking place for the most part on Earth, while Dan and Andy's two series are really going on in outer space. With 'Transformers' #20 and 'Heart of Darkness' #4, we've got one scene that overlaps both books, as they come out in the same month. So readers who have followed one series but not the other are perfectly fine going into the 'Chaos' event. And all is made clear. From that point, everything 'Transformers' is in the bi-weekly ongoing series from July all the way through December -- I told you big stuff is happening!"

You can read more at CBR.

Original Source: Transformers: Chaos - Andy Schmidt Interview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers: Dark of the Moon 16 Weeks of Cyber Sweeps website has been updated!

A new online game called Build-A-Bot is now available.

Build-A-Bot is based on Hasbro’s upcoming Kre-O Transformers Toyline.

"Using all new Kre-O Transformers bricks, Start building your bot now!! Pieces for each robot will be unlocked weekly. So set up shop, store your progress and check back every week to get the bricks you need.

Be one of the first 10,000 to complete your bot and get a special Kreon Transformers mystery figure."

You can play the game here. Good Luck!

Original Source: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon - 16 Weeks of Cyber Sweeps Build-A-Bot @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Collectors Club has released a pair of new images. The first is a new look at Generation 2 Ramjet in jet mode. The new image (down at the time of writing?) gives a better look at what the jet mode will look like but don't judge it too quickly - the Collector's Club tweeted the following:

Yeah, the lighting is a little dull on the alt pic. We rushed to get that up. Def sharper than that...

The second is an amended robot mode image of Transtech Cheetor. Do you see the improvement to the face? Cheetor's lost the black paint around his eyes, giving him an altogether more pleasing look.

Preorders for both are expected to go up at some point in the coming days.

Original Source: Transformers Collectors Club Cheetor and Generation 2 Ramjet New Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Friend and sponsor of TFW2005 Red leader of Kapow Toys has shared with us listings for the upcoming cases of Dark of the Moon Walmart and Target store exclusives. These listings bring us one extremely pleasing new toy in the shape of a Hunt for the Decepticons Terradive remold named Space Case! The mysterious semi-clear Bumblebee and Arcee with Cybertronian symbols are also a part of this Target Exclusive assortment along with a similar styled redeco of Jazz. Other revelations include the companion to the Target Exclusive Voyager Starscream - a Voyager Ratchet, described as a Revenge of the Fallen recolor (so that's where the 2007 Movie Voyager recolor got to...)

A big revelation though is that the Deluxe Class Dark of the Moon Optimus Prime will be a Wal Mart Exclusive. He'll be shipped in solid cases of 8, so he'll be plentiful at stores, but this is the first time a new mold has been store exclusive and not been part of a previous assortment of figures that was cancelled.

Check out the full listings below. We also have some low resolution images of all the new exclusives, liberated from the Excel spreadsheet by 2005 Boards member Locustreign!

Target Exclusive Deluxe Case - 2 of each - July 17th
1) Jazz with Cybertronian Tattoos ( black redeco )
2) Arcee with Cybertronian Tattoos
3) Bumblebee with Cybertronian Tattoos
4) Space Case ( Terradive with new Headsculpt)

Target Exclusive Voyager Case 1 - June 23rd
1) Starscream - ROTF Redeco
2) Ratchet - ROTF Redeco

Wal-Mart Deluxe Solid Case x 8 - June 23rd
1) Deluxe Optimus Prime

Wal-Mart Deluxe Case June 23rd
1) Bumblebee - Movie 1 Redeco x 5
2) Sideswipe - Nascar redeco x 3

Wal-Mart Exclusive Legends Three Pack - Bumblebee VS Soundwave with bonus Rodimus

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Space Case and Store Exclusives @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers Generations 2011 Volume 1 has been released in Japan! The new book includes a whole host of Japanese Transformers Toyline articles, including:

Dark of the Moon Wave 1 Preview
Revenge of the Fallen Retrospective
Transformers United Introduction
Animated Decepticon Illustration Gallery / Character List Part 2
Generation 1 Japanese catalogues
Latest Kabaya items

As well as a trio of interviews, one with Hideaki Yoke and Koujin Ono regarding the Transformers Hall of Fame, one regarding Transformers United & Generations, and one with the Kabaya staff.

There's also some very cool ancilliary material. As posted by Guido Guidi on his Deviant Art Account yesterday, the book contains the complete Simon Furman / Guido Guidi Transformers Unite for the Universe story. The first four chapters were released with the Movie Masterpiece series but are presented here in unabridged form - the fifth and final, concluding chapter is also included in this book to wrap up the story. This article is accompanied by a look at the canceled Unite for the Universe Optimus Prime - a Movie Voyager Optimus Prime with add-on Jetfire armor for his power up mode.


Last but not least is the image you can see to the left of this story, showing a Transformers Animated face-off - Optimus Prime VS Motormaster, and Sari VS Shattered Glass Sari, as designed by Derrick J Wyatt himself! Shattered Glass Sari might possibly be a look at the unmade Transformers Animated Season 4, which would have included a Shattered Glass episode - would this Sari have been a part of it? Maybe not, but it's still cool to see this "what if Sari was evil?" concept.

Original Source: Transformers Generations 2011 Book Released, Unite for the Universe Comic Included @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Time for something a bit different. The Warner Archives have been releasing the classic Hanna-Barbera shows we all grew up with in the 80s, and amongst them, the Challenge of the GoBots! It's being released as a "manufacture on demand" according to TVShowsonDVD, and sold direct through the WBShop website. It's currently being set for a May release. No word on if it is the whole show or just a single season boxed set, but for those of us who remember the great 80s rival to Transformers in the early days, here's a chance to relive some of those good old Saturday morning memories.

Original Source: Challenge of the GoBots Coming to DVD @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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iGear have updated their Facebook page with a teaser image of one of their upcoming partner products. This one is the MGT-6 Night-Bird, based on the robo-ninja Nightbird from the Generation 1 episode "Enter the Nightbird". iGear's Night-Bird is a non-transforming piece with what appears to be a decent level of articulation, and very small accessories in the form of sais, shurikans and a chain. Her chest is also removable - not like that! - to expose the mechanics inside. Overall, this appears to be a very well done and show-acurate version of Nightbird.

What might be also of interest is the reference number. MGT was also used for the Arcee "Delicate Warrior". So who are MGT-2 through 5? One might be the Firestar we saw once before, but who are the other three? Evidently there's something in store - or a deliberate decision to skip a few numbers to create a demand!

Original Source: iGear Toys Nightbird Unofficial Custom Figure @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Deefuzz @ TFW2005.com

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Hot on the heels of yesterday's reveal of the final samples of this year's Transformers Collector's Club exclusives, the order process has now gone live!

The Transformers Collector's Club Tweeted out a pair of links today, bringing fans to the product pages to preorder both G2 Ramjet and Transtech Cheetor. Ramjet will set Transformers Club members back $58, while Cheetor will cost $52.

Fans who are interested in these two exclusive items should head over to the Transformers Collector's Club store and place their orders now.

Original Source: Orders are Live for Transformers Collectors Club Exclusive Cheetor and G2 Ramjet @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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We are less than a day away from the Transformers: Dark of the Moon Trailer launch (somewhere around 19 hours away by the time this news post went up). Scheduled to launch at 4PM Pacific Time on 28/04/2011.

Paramount Official Transformers Website had gone through an update. To see it you need to empty your Browser cache, otherwise you’ll still see the old black site. With the latest update you’ll also find links to order the Score and Soundtrack for Transformers 3.

Speaking of which, rumors say that we’ll see Linkin Park’s DOTM Iridescent Music Video on May 17th. It is not confirmed yet.

We are yet to receive the Exclusive Image #4 by Apple Trailers. According to Nelson; Administrator of Michael Bay Official Website, the image will be available at 9AM Pacific Time.

TFW2005 will bring you the Transformers: Dark of the Moon Trailer on the very moment it hits the Internet. So be ready to discuss it with your fellow members.

Original Source: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Trailer Countdown - Paramount Website Update @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.