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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The schedule for this year's Botcon is now online! Click here to check it out at the official Botcon homepage. Some of the key items of interest for attendees are:

Friday 1pm - Script Reading "The Stunti-Con Job"
Saturday 11 am - Hasbro Transformers Toys Panel
Saturday 12 pm - Transformers Prime Cast Script Reading
Saturday 2 pm - Surprise Guest Autograph section - who could they be?
Saturday 4 pm - TFTM 25th Anniversary Voice Actor Panel
Sunday 10 am - The Making of Transformers Prime Panel
Sunday 1 pm - Hasbro Planning and Story Building

All this and much much more on a packed weekend schedule! Check out the full schedule here, and be sure to keep your browsers on TFW2005 all Botcon weekend when we bring you live coverage of the panels and new products on show in the Dealer room!


Update - Botcon has added further information about the content of each panel. The Animated Stunti-Con Job panel also mentions that there will be a surprise guest - could they also be signing autographs the next day? Talk about this new development here.

Original Source: Botcon 2011 Convention Schedule and Panel Information Now Up @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Participating at a press conference, Michael Bay and James Cameron discussed the challenges and benefits of 3-D moviemaking at Paramount Studios on Wednesday.

Mr. Bay then showed 15 minutes of assorted footage to the audience. It is said that the opening sequence of Transformers: Dark of the Moon was revealed at the event. And what did that contained? It’s a story to be told in few minutes.

"I came up with that building sequence while I was doing stomach crunches," Bay said after the footage played. "That's the weirdest place I've ever come up with an action scene."

"I just watched the movie and couldn't tell the difference between digital and film," Cameron said. "This movie is a testament to the fact that it's indistinguishable to the eye."

You can read more at Yahoo! and Collider. Beware, Spoilers!!!

Update: A video from the Discussion Session is now available online. You can take a look at the YouTube and Vimeo version of the same video after the jump. Full video coming next week.

Photo courtesy: Nelson Lauren of Michael Bay Official Website.

Original Source: Update - Michael Bay & James Cameron Talk Transformers: Dark Of The Moon 3D @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro Official Transformers Toy Website has been updated with Transformers Cyberverse Battle Builder Game.

You control the world and command the battle. Who will win--the AUTOBOTS or the DECEPTICONS? Find out now in the TRANSFORMERS Dark of the Moon CYBERVERSE game

If you are a fan of RTS style games, then you’ll enjoy this. The game is best to play if you have a friend nearby since this is a two player game.

If you love side-scrolling action games, then MechTech Weapons Challenge, is for you!

Cyberverse Product Checklist is also available. You can download it here.

Original Source: Transformers Cyberverse Battle Builder Game Available To Play @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Airing now - Transformers: Dark of the Moon Mechtech Toy TV Commercial.

Original Source: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon - Mechtech Toy Commercial @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Big news for Auto Assembly - and also for Nordcon! Nordcon, which as you may recall was organized by the NTFA, have partnered with the crew from Auto Assembly to bring you a new European Transformers convention! Auto Assembly Europe will be organized by the combined teams of Auto Assembly and Nordcon, and will be held in Sweden this fall. This partnership will give Europe a Transformers convention of its own, the Transformers convention that Europe deserves.

A bright new star is rising for Transformers fans in Europe, for those who cannot travel to the US for Botcon or to the UK for Auto Assembly, now you too have a convention within reach. This partnership promises great and unmissable conventions for the UK and for Europe.

Check out the official announcement video for this partnership - with an awesome retrospective of past Auto Assemblys - below:

Original Source: Auto Assembly Europe Announced @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member Snake_eyes1975 has shared with us a rather interesting scan from Dark of the Moon Laserbeak's instructions - check it out to the left. That's a new head sculpt! Hasbro evidently are continuing their trend of hinting at potential future remolds by featuring the new heads in their instruction manuals. Laserbeak's instructions feature one such new head - and it's a pretty mean looking bird all things considered. Could this be the emergence of Movie universe Buzzsaw?

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Laserbeak Alternate Head @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Three is the lucky number today! Good things come in threes, and we've got three sets of new official wave three toy images for you! First up, we have official images of Dark of the Moon Voyager Wave 3 Fireburst Optimus Prime, and he's looking fine with his darker deco contrasting against the vibrant firey reds and oranges. He was accompanied by official images of Shockwave, who is actually a part of wave 2, but is being repacked as a part of wave 3 as well.

Next up, we have official images of the recently released Dark of the Moon Deluxe Wave 3. Nitro Bumblebee, Mudflap, Thundercracker and Laserbeak make up this assortment, and these images make all of them look pretty cool - especially Laserbeak with that huge wingspan.

Last but by no means least, Human Alliance Basic Wave 3 is covered by these official pictures! Wave 3 brings us a redeco of Sandstorm from Wave 1 in gray and black, possibly an urban camo or lunar buggy deco. He is joined by an all-new mold - and that's the guy you can see to the left. Yes, Decepticon Drag Strip is back and joining the ranks of the Human Alliance series. He's looking very sharp in his traditional color scheme, and has a couple of throwbacks to his Power Core Combiners cousin Overrun - although we're pretty sure this is Drag Strip thanks to some Walmart listings that ATT's Zobovor uncovered some time ago. Official photography of the assortment is rounded out with some new images of the Wave 2 Human Alliance Basics Whirl and Tailpipe, who are looking awesome.

These images come to you via 4Chan. Read on to check them all out.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Wave 3 Official Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Here we are bringing you the IDW August 2011 Transformers Solicitations.

Nothing related to the Movie Franchise. Maybe it’s too early to tell or maybe as Michael Bay stated… It all ends with Transformers: Dark of the Moon.

This is the month where Transformers: Chaos is set to start. You can read our exclusive interview with Mike Costa and Livio Ramondelli regarding the series, right here.

Without further introduction, here are the books…

• Transformers #23
• Transformers #24
• Transformers Classics: UK, Vol. 1

Findout more about each solicitation, after the jump.

Original Source: IDW August 2011 Transformers Solicitations @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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“I Create” that is the meaning of Hasbro’s Kre-O toyline. New Transformers Kre-O figures (and Kreons) are now up at Toys “R” Us. All of ‘em are G1 figures, including…

• Jazz
• Mirage
• Sideswipe
• Prowl

Take a look at the toys and the Product Descriptions, after the jump.

Original Source: New Kre-O Figures At Toys “R” Us - Jazz, Mirage, Sideswipe And Prowl @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Back in March, we found confirmation of a Walmart exclusive bundle for Transformers 3 Dark Of The Moon, featuring Optimus Prime(repaint of Battle Blades Optimus Prime with the unmasked head sculpt and hook swords used on the TakaraTomy Autobot Alliance release) with Comettor(repaint of Landmine). This set was released earlier this month and has been making its way across the country.

The question is, is this Optimus Prime with Comettor set worth it? To answer that question, I have posted a photo intensive pictorial review. Read on to check out how this set turned out!

Original Source: Dark Of The Moon Walmart Exclusive Optimus Prime With Comettor Pictorial Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've got a pair of sizzling new Transformers toy galleries to share with you tonight folks - two toys of different Generations and eras, with the common theme that both are getting new toys later this year as Transformers Collectors Club Exclusives. Yes, we have for today galleries of a plucky yellow Maximal named Cheetor, and a mean purple jet named Ramjet. These photos are brought to you by 2005 Boards member HighPrime.

First up, we have Botcon 2006 Cheetor. With Botcon 2011 just two weeks away, and Transtech Cheetor playing a role in the convention exclusive comic, now we felt was a great time to highlight the other toy where Cheetor was a car. In my opinion the Botcon 2006 set was one of the coolest and most imaginative sets that Fun Publications have come up with - check out this gallery of Cheetor and you'll see why for yourself!

Next up is a gallery of the original Generation 2 Ramjet. This Decepticon warrior always looked pretty sharp in white, and looks just as cool here in this purple deco. He's getting an update using the Classics mold as the other Transformers Collectors Club exclusive this year - check out this gallery to see the awesomeness of the original toy.

TFW Botcon 2006 Transtech Cheetor Gallery
TFW Generation 2 Ramjet Gallery

I hope you'll keep it TFW for future gallery updates, including a follow-on to this post once the new Transformers Collectors Club exclusives are released.

Be sure to check out some of our other Transformers Toy Galleries for even more awesome photos of convention exclusive and Generation 2 era toys:

Transformers Convention Exclusives Galleries
Generation 2 Transformers Galleries
Generation 2 Redux - Botcon 2010 Exclusive Toys Gallery

Original Source: Gallery Update - Botcon 2006 Cheetor and Generation 2 Ramjet @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A quick update now from our friends at Kapow Toys! The Japanese release Dark of the Moon toys are now in stock. These include such greats as:

DA-03 Optimus Prime (Voyager) with Trailer
DA-05 Bumblebee with MechTech Holder
DA-12 Air Raid

Don't forget to check out the preorders for the other Dark of the Moon Japanese only releases like DA-15 Jetwings Optimus Prime, Transformers Chronicle Optimus Prime and Transformers Chronicle Megatron.

Also in stock is the hyper cool Hyper Hobby Exclusive Animated Black Rodimus!

Click here to visit Kapow Toys and start shopping!

Original Source: Kapow Toys Update - Dark of the Moon Japanese Releases Now Instock @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've got word that another talent member of IDW Publishing's art team will be attending Botcon 2011. Livio Ramondelli will be at Botcon 2011, he is working on the upcoming Transformers Chaos - check out a sample of his work to the left of this story to see why this is an awesome thing. Be sure to check out his Deviant Art account for more samples of his work, including some awesome black and white sketches of Bruticus and Rodimus Prime. Be sure to show your support for this talented artist by stopping by and saying hi at his table in the Botcon 2011 artist's alley.

Original Source: Livio Ramondelli (Transformers Chaos) to Attend Botcon 2011 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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An interesting little image has popped up on 4Chan. What you can see here to the left is a view of the back of a possible upcoming Kaiyado Revoltech Optimus Prime. For those unfamiliar, Revoltech as a series takes many classic robot - and other - characters, and uses a unique revolver joint system that allows for unparalleled poseability in their scale and price point. We've had some Dreamwave inspired Revoltechs in the past - this though would be the first foray into a different series for Revoltech. No other details known other than what you see here - but chances are, Optimus will be a part of the Sci-Fi Revoltech sub-series.

Stay tuned for more news and information.

Original Source: Revoltech Movie Series Optimus Prime? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Ever wanted to see Godzilla duke it out with our favorite robots from Cybertron? Of course you have. Take a look to your left for an awesome piece of artwork which shows just that.

Now that we've got your attention, how would you like to meet the artist of this piece, and other IDW comic books like:

Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters Issue 1 "Stomp" cover promotion - lead artist
Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters RE cover artist
Beast Wars Sourcebook artist
Transformers: Animated - Rise of Safeguard - interior artist

Good news! You can! Matt Frank, the artist of all the above, is attending Botcon 2011 this year. You can find him in the Botcon 2011 artist's alley next to the one and only Josh Perez! Be sure to go over and say hi to him and all the other talented artists who are attending, and maybe buy a print of this awesome piece of work.

Original Source: Matt Frank (IDW Artist Godzilla and Transformers) to Attend Botcon 2011 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here's something that almost got lost in the shuffle. The official Japanese movie site (coming to us by way of Snakas) has updated with a photoshopped fully colored image of the Lawson's Exclusive Dark of the Moon Optimus Prime Darkside Version (what a mouthful). These images indicate that the Darkside Version will be mainly black, with silver swords trimmed in red, red windows and gold highlights and flames in the vehicle mode. He looks pretty nifty in these early pictures, so I'm sure once we finally see the real thing he'll look every bit as awesome.

This exclusive Optimus Prime is only available with a purchase of a ticket for Darkside Moon - the Japanese dub of Dark of the Moon - from Lawson's Stores in Japan. Check out the Optimus Prime Darkside Version resources entry for more information on this toy.

Original Source: Lawsons Exclusive Optimus Prime Darkside Version Colored Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here's one for all you Cyberverse fans - the Dark of the Moon Autobot Ark Cyberverse playset has been released in Australia, and Swoop of the Ozformers has bought and reviewed the set. One thing is certain - this is a big playset! Check out the size comparison with Deluxe Class toys - it's huge! The base mode is cool and packed with features for the Cyberverse toys, but bad news about the connection ports - it cannot be linked up to the smaller Cyberverse Plus Action Sets.

Check out the full review and more images over at Ozformers - Transformers Collectors Australia.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Ark Playset In Hand Images and Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Abrams Books has uploaded a brief video preview of the Transformers Vault book to Youtube. This video preview showcases some of the cool things that come with the book - and the icing on the cake is it is set to the background music from the Transformers Prime soundtrack. Check it out below:

Original Source: Transformers Vault Video Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Another new Dark of the Moon toy has been released - this time out it is the Dark of the Moon Cyberverse Evolutions four pack. This set is a Toys R Us exclusive, and is a part of their broader "Mission Earth" exclusive campaign. It features two versions of Bumblebee and two versions of Starscream - one of each in their "pre-movie" form, represented by recolors of Universe Legends Bumblebee and Legends of Cybertron Starscream, and one of each in their Movie forms. The Movie versions are partially transparent, like the Toys R Us exclusive Scan Series - perhaps this is a trend? 2005 Boards member Silvershot purchased these at the Covina, LA Toys R Us.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Cyberverse Evolutions Set Released @ 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, who are busy getting ready for Botcon. Be sure to swing by their booth and check out what they have at the show, or just say "hi". This week they have many new items in the new recruits section including Reissues, Generation 1 and Beast Wars! Click here to see them all. They will be restocking many of Impossible Toys popular figures within the next 1-2 weeks. That includes the definitive fan-made Quintesson Judge Quint-01, Scientist Quint-02, plus Quint-03, Quint-04, Exo Suit Daniel & Spike, Spike & Sparkplug and many more! MP-08 Masterpiece Grimlock is back up for Preorder as well! We've also have the iGear seeker jets up for preorder here. Also in this issue of the SourceNews:

1. New Recruits!
2. iGear Seeker Jets and MGT-01 Arcee up for Preorder!
3. Impossible Toys Restock!
4. Now back up for Preorder: MP-08 Masterpiece Grimlock!
5. Now up for Preorder: PE-03 and PE-04 Perfect Effect Laser & Buzzer set!
6. New TAW Godsword Preorder Up!
7. Now up for Preorder: Lawson's Exclusive "Dark Side Color" Optimus Prime! New Pics!
8. TFsource Restock: MP-05 Masterpiece Megatron Perfect Edition Accessory Kit!
9. Transformers Dark of the Moon Sentinel Prime and other Preorders Up!
10. Now up for Preorder: CQ-03 Causality Thundershred by FansProject!
11. MP-10 Masterpiece Optimus Prime - New Version Preorder!
12. Crazy Devy Update!
13. Newest Instock items at TFsource
14. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Click here to visit TFSource and start shopping!

Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews Update for 23 May 2011 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Check out this weeks news round-up from Toyark, Thundercats.ws and Hisstank.

Toyark

• NECA NOES Freddy Krueger Blister Card Layout
• San Diego Comic-Con 2011 Exclusive Gremlins Gizmo
• Bruce Lee Advanced Body Sculpt By Hot Toys
• Star Wars Figrin D’an 12-inch and Life-Size Bust Galleries
• MattyCollector Q&A May 17th Answers
• D Arts SNK Fighting Game Figures
• Madame Hydra and Nick Fury Comiquette Product Reveal
• DC Direct Update For May 2011
• Playstation Minimates New Photos
• Terminator Tech Noir T-800 Final Packaging
• Pirates Of The Caribbean Updates From Hot Toys
• San Diego Comic-Con 2011 Gort Mask Predator Fully Revealed
• Awesome Customs Round-Up 5-19-11
• First Mortal Kombat Images From Jazzwares
• Superman Preview From Hot Toys
• Real Ghostbusters Minimates Revealed By Diamond Select Toys
• Lost World Jurassic Park T-Rex Revoltech
• 2011 Canadian 80s Toy Expo - July 31st - Mississauga Ontario
• Mickey Mouse as Woody
• Revoltech War Machine And Optimus Prime

Thundercats

• Larry Kenney and Michael Jelenic Talk Thundercats 2011
• Thundercats UK Comics, Bedding and More Licenses Announced

Hisstank

• Several New Characters For GI Joe 2 Cobra Strikes - GI Joe News
• Custom Cobra Jungle Terror Drome - GI Joe News
• Shad Gaspard Might Star In G. I. Joe: Cobra Strikes. Possible Roadblock? - GI Joe News
• GI Joe A Real American Hero #166 Preview - GI Joe News
• HISS Tank Snake Eyes #1 Preview Review - GI Joe News
• Sideshow Ninja Viper Preview - GI Joe News
• New GI Joe Club Quarrel Image - GI Joe News
• GI Joe 2 Cobra Strikes NOT In 3D - GI Joe News
• SDCC Zarana Carded - GI Joe News
• IDW August 2011 G. I. Joe Solicitations - GI Joe News
• Sideshow Collectibles G.I. Joe May Updates - GI Joe News
• Ages 25 & Up #140 - Arcade Hoops Reignited! - GI Joe News
• Cycle Armor With Ashiko Released In Asia - GI Joe News

Original Source: Toyark, Thundercats and Hisstank Round-Up 5-23-11 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our second item for Transformers Dark of the Moon The Game today is the list of achievements (which will probably be the same for the PS3 trophies). The achievements reveal some new information about the game as a whole, some of which could be considered spoilers. Of note:

- The single player campaign consists of seven chapters.
- First three chapters are Autobot based, four five and six give you Decepticons to play as, the last chapter puts you back in control of the Autobots.
- The identity of the last bosses seems to have been revealed!
- A couple of other characters have also been confirmed for the game, including Air Raid.

Read the full list of achievements over at trueachievements.com.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Game Achievements @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Cybergundam Blog has updated with a new Japanese magazine scan showing finalized versions of the Tokyo Toy Show United Optimus Prime and Megatron Black Versions. Both Optimus and Megatron look very sharp in these black decos, Megatron in particular seems to be taking a few cues from Animated Shadow Blade Megatron.

Also on this page is another look at the Japan only Dark of the Moon toy, DA-15 Jetwings Optimus Prime. He's looking pretty awesome - and huge!

Check out the scan which shows all three of these and discuss on our 2005 Boards.

Original Source: United Optimus Prime and Megatron Tokyo Toy Show Exclusives New Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Digital Spy has interviewed the game director of the upcoming Transformers Dark of the Moon video game. Rather than a straight adaptation, the game is a prequel, and each level gives you a different Transformer to play as. This interview gives some insight into the lessons learned from War for Cybertron, and also into why this particular "one character - one level" structure was chosen.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon The Game Sean Miller Interview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Official Facebook Page of Canadian Rock Band, Art of Dying is announcing that their song “Get Thru This” will be featured in the upcoming Michael Bay movie; Transformers: Dark of the Moon.

Also, the band says that there will be songs from “Linkin Park [Iridescent], Staind, My Chemical Romance, Skillet, Theory of a Deadman" featured in the Official Album of Transformers 3.

If this rumor is true, can you guess what songs from the above mentioned bands will be featured in the movie?

Original Source: Possible Tracks From Dark Of The Moon: The Album @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.