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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We're proud to bring you the latest addition to our ever-growing Transformers Resources section today. With the launch of Hasbro's new Kre-O Transformers blocks on the horizon, we thought now would be a good time to revisit Kre-O's predecessor, Built to Rule! Our Transformers Built to Rule section is now online! This short lived series ran alongside Transformers Armada in 2003 and produced several Armada characters as building block kits. A follow-up for Transformers Energon was planned but only released to a limited test market. Check out our new Built to Rule Resources section and learn more about this forerunner to the new Kre-O line.

And once you're done checking out the Built to Rule section, also be sure to check out some of the other Transformers Block sets made in Japan over the years - as well as our Transformers Kre-O section for all the known sets and information currently available.

Original Source: Built to Rule Resources Section Launched @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Things are shaken up in a way Vangelus and Seth never expected. What did Gogdog unleash upon the world? Find out, as WTF@TFW opens with What We Got This Week...BY SPECIAL REQUEST.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 145

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 145 Now online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member catz has shared a few new in hand images of Dark of the Moon Thundercracker with us. A redeco of the new Deluxe Class Starscream, Thundercracker is a very dynamic looking character with a great shade of blue and sleek red and silver stripes like his Generation 1 counterpart. He looks great, but don't take my word for it - read on and check out the images for yourself!

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Thundercracker New Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Some news has come to us by way of Snakas relating to the Toys R Us exclusive Dark of the Moon Scan Series. A pair of new auctions have popped up on Taobao, one for Scan Series Ironhide and one for Scan Series Sideswipe. These toys, which represent the characters in the middle of scanning their alternate modes, are a visual treat with their decos and partially clear plastic elements. As stated they'll be exclusively available at Toys R Us sometime this summer.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Scan Series Sideswipe and Ironhide New Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member Tekmen today attended a model club convention held in Canton China today. TFC Toys had a booth at the convention, showing off the next batch of their unofficial custom items that will be offered up for release. If you've been following news, you know what this means. More pictures of their not-Devastator, now officially named, Hercules! There's also a new image of the combined mode using two Scavengers and two Scrappers, which gives a decent idea of the overall style and size of this thing.

On show were three of the four previously seen members of the Constructicons team that make up Hercules - Scavenger's expy was not on show for some reason. Hook in this set goes by the moniker Dr Crank, which is an awesomely out-there choice for a name. Scrapper is known as Structor, and Longhaul, who forever does the heavy lifting for the group, is known as Heavylabor.

Also on show were color prototypes of the DSLR Reflector styled team, in a distinctly non-Reflector deco. They are instead in black and silver, evidently TFC Toys opted for a realistic camera deco rather than a show accurate robot and a purple camera. Check out the pictures and see if you think it works.

The Power Core Combiner "WWII" series drones were also on show in all of their modes, and shown combined with Heavytread who many (myself included) speculated would be a good match for the set.

Lastly there's some new images of the next three Junkion Blacksmith Headmaster prototypes - Megatron, Ultra Magnus and Blaster, though not much is shown beyond their robot modes and Blaster's boombox mode - and a selection of Targetroid recolors, including Ultra Magnus, Nemesis Prime, Skywarp and Thundercracker. A black version of Primars who seems to be inspired by Motormaster was also on show.

All these custom, not-endorsed-by-Hasbro-in-any-way items are prototypes, so might change a bit before release. Read on to check out all of the images that Tekmen has shared with us.

Original Source: TFC Toys New Product Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've received information from our friend and sponsor Red leader of Kapow Toys that the most recent Masterpiece series Transformer - MP-9 Rodimus Convoy - will be getting a second run in September to coincide with the release of MP-10 Convoy New Edition. 2005 Boards member DrillBIT reports that there may be some basic quality fixes on the new run edition:

New parts are made to replace the weak spots, especially with the legs (panels and feet).
Overall quality is the same.

Don't expect it to be dramatically different, but there might be some small improvements to help with the worst affected parts.

Photo accompanying this story taken from our Masterpiece MP-9 Rodimus Convoy gallery. Check out more Transformers toy galleries here!

Original Source: Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy Second Release in September @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received an update from our friends at TFSource. All good things as they say must come to an end and unfortunately this is true of sales as well (because they wouldn't be sales if they did not end sometime...) Be sure to check out the TFSource Spring Sale, now in its final week, to grab up to 75% discount on a wide selection of items! There's plenty of new items in stock this week as well, including the Hyper Hobby Animated Black Rodimus, Crazy Devy Piranacon Head, Onslaught Cannons and Predaking Cannons, and Perfect Effect Scouting Force X - all released within the last week and shipping out to those who preordered now. Don't forget to get in on the ground floor for preorders on the next hot preorder, Million Publishing's Exclusive United Stepper, and the iGear Delicate Warrior and jets Elegy, Attack, Jet and Storm. Restocked this week are the Reveal the Shield Legends, who still have not been released at US retail so don't miss this chance to get a set. The Devil Horns Cliffjumper Custom set has also been restocked. Also in this week's Sourcenews:

1. Last week of TFsource Spring Cleaning SALE!
2. iGear Seeker Jets and MGT-01 Arcee up for Preorder!
3. Just Arrived: PE-11 Perfect Effect Scouting Force Camera Set!
4. Just in: Hyper Hobby Exclusive Black Rodimus!
5. Crazy Devy Instock Madness!
6. Now up for Preorder: Million Publishing's Limited Edition Transformers Generations Stepper!
7. Legends Restock!
8. Cliffjumper Devil Horns Custom Kit - Restocked!
9. Fansproject Causality - Flameblast and Warcry now instock!
10. Now up for Preorder: Takara Tomy Dark of the Moon Transformers Chronicles Two Packs!
11. MP-05 Masterpiece Megatron Restock & MP-1L Masterpiece Optimus Prime Final Edition Both Instock!
12. Newest Instock items at TFsource
13. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Click here to check out the TFSource Spring Sale Inventory - this is the final week so don't miss this chance to pick up a bargain!

Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews Update for 2 May 2011 - Final Week of the Spring Sale! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Another group of official images we received from Hasbro was this previously unknown two-pack. This set consists of that silver version of Bumblebee we had seen a few weeks back, along with a redeco of Human Alliance Basic Backfire and a redecoed Human Alliance Sam Witwicky done up to make it look like he is wearing body armor. This set even advertises the cross-compatibility feature of the new Human Alliance Basics who can turn into weapons to be wielded by the larger Transformers - it's demonstrated here on Bumblebee, who looks just a touch too small for the gigantic cannon. This set also comes with an Autobot Alliance patch, which is the same symbol seen on Bumblebee's doors.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Autobot Daredevil Squad Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro have sent us a nice selection of new official Transformers images today - and one of the new sets of images that they have sent us is for the Scan Series! We've seen the first pair of these Toys R Us exclusives - Sideswipe and Ironhide - but here for you we have official images of Scan Series Autobot Ratchet, and for the first time, a look at Scan Series Bumblebee - a redeco of Revenge of the Fallen Movie Preview Bumblebee.

Read on and check out the official images!

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Scan Series Bumblebee and Ratchet Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Next up in our collection of new images from Hasbro is another Human Alliance two pack. This time out, we've got a redeco of Human Alliance Sideswipe - whose robot mode seems mistransformed in the images - and a black version of Human Alliance Icepick with Captain Chaos. In this two pack, Icepick homages the KB Toys exclusive version of Snowcat from Transformers Energon (we can't think of many other black and orange snowmobiles anyway) and Captain Chaos is actually remolded to be shown without the helmet of the single pack release. Read on and check out the images.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Flash Freeze Assault Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Everything humans know of our planet we were told had been shared. You lied to us.

So says Optimus Prime in the new Transformers Dark of the Moon trailer, but clearly Optimus hasn't been keeping up with all the news on all things Transformers here on TFW2005, or he'd be fully clued up on all the latest goings on involving our favorite robots from Cybertron.

That being said, the biggest news of the week that has just gone was most certainly the trailer for Transformers Dark of the Moon. But that was not the only big news last week with the toys leaking out ahead of their street date in significant quantities at Target stores, and the first revelations of some new toys coming our way in the form of a store exclusive Space Case, Human Alliance Roadbuster and Tailpipe (today Leadfoot was announced for a Human Alliance. Just Topspin to go).

In other news, some chap over in England got married, don'tcha know? Tally ho chaps, here's what else was going on last week:


Transformers Dark of the Moon Movie Information:
Transformers Dark of the Moon Trailer
Dark of the Moon Trailer Still Images
Dark of the Moon Official Poster Revealed
Dark of the Moon Album and Score Release Dates and Price


Transformers Dark of the Moon Toy Information:
Human Alliance Roadbuster and Tailpipe Revealed
Dark of the Moon Store Exclusives - Space Case, Deluxe Optimus Prime and More
Dark of the Moon Leadfoot to be a Store Exclusive?
Dark of the Moon Thundercracker New Images
Dark of the Moon Scan Series Sideswipe and Ironhide New Images
Dark of the Moon Deluxe Optimus Prime Video Review - More Images of Deluxe Optimus Prime
Dark of the Moon Walmart Exclusive Sideswipe Video Review - More Images of Walmart Sideswipe
Dark of the Moon Lucky Draw Campaign More Information - MechTech Weapons Prize Campaign New Information
Dark of the Moon Toys Release Early
Dark of the Moon Leaders Released Early
Dark of the Moon Shockwave Released
Dark of the Moon Toys found early in Canadian stores


Transformers Prime News:
Transformers Prime Episode 14 Out of his Head Promo
Transformers Prime Episodes 16 and 17 Information


Transformers Comics Updates:
Chaos - Andy Schmidt Interview
The Road to Dark of the Moon - IDW Press Release


Convention News:
Botcon 2011 Artists Alley Announced


Other Transformers News:
MP10 Convoy Version 2 New Information
Animated Black Rodimus Video Review
Transformers Generations 2011 Book Released, Unite for the Universe Comic Included
Transformers Heat Scramble Collectible Card Game
Transformers Kre-O Optimus Prime, Bumblebee Basics, Ratchet


Third Party Custom Transformers News:
TFC Toys New Product Images
Perfect Effect Scouting Force X Video Review
iGear Toys Nightbird Unofficial Custom Figure
iGear Sunstorm Unofficial Custom Masterpiece


WTF @ TFW Transformers Podcast Episode 145

TFW Resources - Built to Rule Section Launched

Diamond Comics Shipping list for May 4

Original Source: Transformers News Roundup 04/25/11 - 05/01/11 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Even more good stuff from Hasbro! This batch of images rounds out the new stuff for the MechTech mainline. Here we have an in-package image of Dark of the Moon Ironhide - our first official image of the big guy! We've also got a quintet of new Ultimate Optimus Prime images, showing him without his armor, showing the wings in a couple of different positions, and also showcasing the big guy's massive cannon! Last but by no means least, we've got an official in package image of Human Alliance Autobot Whirl with Major Sparkplug.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon MechTech Leader Ironhide, Ultimate Optimus and Human Alliance Whirl Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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One last bit of official imagery goodness from Hasbro. Here we have official images of the Optimus Prime Cyber Helmet - Dark of the Moon's version of the Optimus Prime voice changer helmet. There's also the Energon Shock Sword, shown here in package, and the Stealth Force Starscream. Read on to check out all the images.

DISCLAIMER - voice changer helmet does not make you sound like Peter Cullen.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Optimus Prime Helmet, Role Play Sword and Stealth Force Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro have relaunched Transformers.com in grand style for Dark of the Moon. The site is now reworked in silvers and blues, with a starscape background which is a refreshing change from the previous deco.

Of note on the new look Transformers.com:

The official Vector Sigma Database - This database covers every character to appear in the Movie universe, including characters from the previous two films. It's very impressive and features pretty much the entire cast of the movie universe. A major revelation awaits on Soundwave's page - he is confirmed to be the Mercedes Benz SLS AMG! No more hanging around in orbit for him! A prototype of a MechTech weapon is shown on his page, indicating a MechTech toy is in development for him.

Shockwave's page is also of interest. There's massive spoilers about the big villain of Dark of the Moon on that page - massive, moon sized spoilers! Read at your own risk.

Other notable Decepticons are Hatchet, who is confirmed to be one of the Dreads, though he and Crowbar are represented by toy images.

A new character on the Autobot side is also revealed, named Steeljaw. Again though he appears to be represented by a toy image, his bio indicates he is the Wrecker's pet. Make of that what you will. One very nice addition in there - Leadfoot's page confirms he is getting a Human Alliance class toy! Steeljaw will come with Human Alliance Leadfoot - he transforms into Leadfoot's armcannon.

The Vector Sigma Database also contains a full glossary and timeline of the movie universe. The timeline only goes as far as Revenge of the Fallen, though. All in all, it is a great primer for the Movie universe.

The update also comes with new toys! Lots and lots of new toys are on the site. Here's a few of the most notable new additions, all complete with official images and bios:

Cyberverse Crowbar
Cyberverse Leadfoot
Cyberverse Bolt Bumblebee
Cyberverse Powerglide
Cyberverse Blackout

MechTech Voyager Shockwave
MechTech Voyager Skyhammer

Stealth Force Mini Changers Bumblebee and Sentinel Prime
Stealth Force Mini Changers Optimus Prime VS Starscream
Stealth Force Mini Changers Sideswipe VS Starscream
Stealth Force Mini Changers Sideswipe and Sentinel Prime
Stealth Force Mini Changers Crumplezone VS Bumblebee

Robo Power Activators Optimus Prime
Robo Power Activators Bumblebee
Robo Power Activators Starscream
Robo Power Revvin Robots Optimus Prime
Robo Power Revvin Robots Bumblebee
Robo Power Go-Bots Bumblebee
Robo Power Go-Bots Sideswipe

There's loads more toys on show, though. Talk about them all here.

All this, and Hasbro's also uploaded instructions for many of these toys. Wow!

Original Source: Transformers.com Relaunch for Dark of the Moon - Soundwave is the Mercedes, Human Alliance Leadfoot @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor TFsource has posted new information on their Facebook wall with regards to Masterpiece Convoy Version 2:

"Takara confirmed today (although many already knew) that MP-10 is a G1 Convoy/Optimus Prime with a new trailer mold. It includes a pilot, and pictures will be out within a week! We'll update the site as soon as it's available!

Itching to see the new "reborn" Convoy/Optimus Prime?

Original Source: Masterpiece Convoy Version 2 To Be Unveiled Soon @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

[quote]Here's a roundup of everything that went down last week across our sister sites:

HissTank.com<ul>Pursuit Of Cobra 2011 Wave 4 Detailed Images
SDCC 2011 Gort Predator Update
New HALO Minimates Vehicle Coming To Toys R Us
2011 GI Joe Q&A
Mattel Voltron 1st Image
Mattel SDCC 2011 Exclusives Preview
Hot Toys Iron Man Mark 2 Video Preview

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Registration for CybCon 2011 is now open! The longest running fan-run Transformers convention will be taking place on Saturday 3 September 2011 from 10am to 5pm at the King Oscar Motel and Convention Center Tacoma. Find out more about what this fun-filled day has to offer and how to register for this event at the CybCon 2011 Homepage!

Original Source: CybCon 2011 Registration Now Open @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tim Formas @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005's early Transformers comic reviews continue! Today, we review Transformers: Dark of the Moon - Rising Storm #4! Rising Storm #4 is out tomorrow - Wednesday, May 4th - from IDW Publishing. Check out the review and a few new images from the issue on the Rising Storm #4 page of our Comics Resource Section!

Original Source: TFW2005 Reviews Rising Storm #4 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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The TFcon website has been updated with the following: We are very pleased to welcome Transformers writer Simon Furman to TFcon 2011 for his first ever Canadian convention appearance. The author of Marvel UK's Transformers series, Marvel US's Transformers issues 56-80 and Transformers Generation 2 comic, the Beast Wars cartoon episode Nemesis Part 2, the Dreamwave comics War Within, Armada and Energon, the Transformers: The Ultimate Guide and the first five Generation 1 mini-series for IDW as well as numerous Spotlight issues; Mr. Furman will be taking part in a Q&A panel and autograph sessions with the attendees of the Canadian Transformers Collectors Convention. TFcon encourages fans of Simon Furman and the Marvel comic series to sign the petition to restart the original Transformers continuity from #81 with Simon Furman.

TFcon - Canada's 10th Annual Transformers Collectors Convention is July 30th and 31st, 2011 at the Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre in Mississauga, Ontario with free parking. You can book your hotel room for TFcon 2011 via the hotel reservation website.

Original Source: Simon Furman to attend TFcon 2011 in Toronto @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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SNAKAS blog is bringing us a good look at the upcoming Transformers: Dark of the Moon Voyager Class Sentinel Prime.

Unlike the Leader Class version, this Voyager Class version comes with a MechTech Weapon instead of the Sword and the Shield.

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

Original Source: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Voyager Class Sentinel Prime In-Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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check out this week's non-Transformers new round-up. Featuring news from Toyark, Hisstank and Thundercats.ws.

Toyark

• DX YF-29 Prototype
• Thor Movie Figures Wave 2 Preview
• Marvel Universe Cable Images
• Nightmare On Elm Street Freddy Krueger Fully Painted
• More Nightmare Before Christmas Kubricks Revealed
• Marvel Select Gambit In-Package Images
• Destoyer Museum and Captain Britain Polystone Statues
• Gremlins 2 Mohawk Mogwai
• Ghostbusters Ghosts Minimates 4-Pack Set
• Hasbro 2011 Marvel Q&A Round 2
• Venture Bros Molotov Gallery
• Sideshow Collectibles Shredder Comiquette
• Thor Movie Destroyer Images
• Marvel Universe Giant Size X Men Set Sighted
• Terminator Series Packaging From NECA
• Hulk Assortment For Best Of Marvel Select
• SDCC 2011 Gort Predator Update
• New Halo Minimates Vehicle Coming To Toys R Us
• 2011 GI Joe Q&A Round 1 Answers
• Mattel Voltron 1st Image
• Mattel SDCC 2011 Exclusives Preview
• Hot Toys Iron Man 2 Mark 2 Video Preview
• New Revoltech Monsters Inc Mike and Sully Pics
• Sideshow Mighty Marvel Updates

Hisstank

• Pursuit of Cobra 2011 Wave 4 Detailed Images - GI Joe News
• RAHC Guide Shipping Update - GI Joe News
• GI Joe 2011 Q&A Round 1 Answers - GI Joe News
• Arashikage Temple Environment - GI Joe News
• Sky Striker XP21F 1st Shot - GI Joe News
• Custom Cobra Surveillance Van - GI Joe News
• Detailed 25th Anniversary Dial Tone Photo Shoot - GI Joe News

Thundercats

• Thundercats Trademarks - What's On the Horizon?
• More Hi-Def Thundercats Wallpapers

Original Source: Toyark, Hisstank and Thundercats Round-Up 5-3-11 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Amazon has revealed the Transformers: Dark of the Moon Video Game Covers for Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony Playstation 3, Nintendo DS (Autobots, Decepticons), Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Wii.

Special Edition Nintendo DS games as well as the Wii Stealth Force Edition got free toy figures with each.

"It has been three years since Megatron and the Decepticons last threatened the world. Earth's leaders believe that Megatron has fled the planet in defeat but Optimus Prime knows better. An alien transmission is intercepted, exposing Megatron's plan to spread chaos and fear among the humans and unleash the ultimate decpticon assassin Shockwave. The Autobots must hunt Megatron, neutralize Shockwave, and save their new home from total destruction at the hands of the Decepticons."

Take a look at the game covers, after the jump.

Release Date: June 14, 2011

Original Source: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Video Game Covers @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

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

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Human Alliance Icepick with Sgt. Chaos Video Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

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

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Human Alliance Backfire with Spike Witwicky Video Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

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

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Human Alliance Thunderhead with Major Tungsten Video Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.