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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers Classified: Switching Gears Book Cover Revealed... For The First Time!

Original Source: Transformers Classified: Switching Gears Cover Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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Join Transformers voice actors Garry Chalk and Paul Eiding at the TFcon 2011 Live Script Auditions and Reading where fans audition for roles in the Live Script Reading with Transformers Voice Actors then perform live in front of everyone in attendance. To get you ready check out the TFcon 2011 live script reading prelude comic on the TFcon website.

TFcon - Canada's 10th Annual Transformers Collectors Convention is THIS WEEKEND 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: TFcon 2011 Live Script Reading Prelude Comic @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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BoxOfficeMojo has yet again updated and posted via Twitter that Transformers: Dark of the Moon has bypassed the $900 Million Barrier and is well on it's way to $1 Billion by the end of next week.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Financial Report: $900 Million Earned @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to TFW's sister site for the fans of the Great North, Cybertron.CA, we now know that the long awaited Hasbro release of Masterpiece Rodimus Prime, which has been sighted at a Toys-R-Us in British Columbia. Also sighted was the not-as-longly awaited Ultimate Optimus Prime, at the same store.

Another reason to head north for the #1 Transformers Convention in Canada, TFcon this weekend at the Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre in Mississauga, Ontario.

Original Source: TRU Exclusive Masterpiece Rodimus Prime out in Canada @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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While TFCon 2011 rapidly approaches, anticipation is building up even more with the upcoming Headrobots Stronghold exclusive! TFW2005.com's very own Radicons Customs got another exclusive look at this set with Radicon veteran Nemesis Predaking demonstrating step-by-step how to remove some of the paint deco to vastly improve upon the finished look of this already-impressive figure in the video below.



This TFCon Stronghold tutorial presents another great opportunity, as it continues to bolster the rapidly growing Tutorials Section of the Creative Forums. The Tutorials section contains over 500 tutorials for both Customs and Fan Art, with "How To" articles designed for skill levels ranging from the completely inexperienced to the most seasoned artist!

Our Tutorials are even sequenced so that you can look for articles based on difficulty level and toyline by using our Creative Tutorials' Table of Contents. The Radicons, Fan Artists, and TFW2005.com Staff work very hard to continually provide the artistic community at large with these resources. Many of the fandom's most inspirational artists of today got their start in this very section!

As a bit of a personal note, I would like to take the opportunity to thank the many members of TFW2005.com's Creative section for their continued contributions to the Tutorials Section, and a very special thanks to the TFW2005.com veterans Nemesis Predaking, plowking, ALPHAMAGNUS, and REDLINE for all of their contributions over the last few years for their hard work in this portion of the board. Your work is very much appreciated!

Original Source: TFCon 2011 Exclusive Stronghold: Paint Removal Tutorial! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Board member and Japan resident Masabon has picked up the new Transformers Generations Volume 2 book and has been gratious enough to share with us some images and info from the book.

• History of Fortress Maximus
• History of Unicron
• A look at Jetwing, Ultimate and Revoltech Optimus Prime
• Design sketches for Generation 1 Pretenders
• Design sketches for Masterpiece Optimus Prime and Huffer
• Design Sketches for an Action Master Arcee
• A look at the included comic written by Simon Furman and art by Guido Guidi

Lots of good stuff to look and marvel at! Check out all the images Masabon has provided us after the jump!

Original Source: Generations Book Vol 2 Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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After the Amazon reveal, the creators of Transformers Classified: Switching Gears teased the fans with some tidbits. Nothing too big, but enough to get an idea what we’ll get from the upcoming Novel.

First it was Transformers Artist Guido Guidi who confirmed the front cover character as ROTF Autobot Gears. Mr. Guidi then shared a tiny (yet valuable) piece of info with the TFW2005 Members…

“Well, when working on the cover illustration I was told that this novel was set in the movie universe, in this case between ROTF and DOTM, if I remember correctly.

BTW, Amazon posted the front cover only... since it was designed as a wraparound/jacket cover, there's other stuff going on in the back cover
Hopefully I should get the permission from the publisher to post the full artwork.”

Keep an eye out on Guido Guidi’s Official Deviantart Page and while you are there, enjoy his awesome artwork.

Next it was Co-Writer Jason Fry who updated his Blog to say…

"I don’t just write Star Wars, though — give me a story to tell and I’ll be happy. I co-wrote Transformers Classified: Switching Gears with my old friend Ryder Windham, and we had a blast. Look for it in October 2011."

Both Jason Fry and Ryder Windham are excellent writers when it comes to expanding a movie storylines into spinoff series. They proved this by writing countless Star Wars tie-in novels.

Original Source: Creators Shed A Light On Transformers Classified: Switching Gears @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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TFcon is pleased to reveal toy images of the TFcon 2011 exclusive Toxin figure. Limited to only 100 pieces it will sell out quickly at the convention. It will only be sold to attendees that have also purchased the Stronghold exclusive and will go on sale Friday night at 6pm for weekend ticket holders and is 1 per person.

TFcon features Canada's largest dealer room for Transformers merchandise, question and answer panels and autograph sessions with many special guests including Transformers writer Simon Furman and Transformers voice actors Garry Chalk and Paul Eiding; artists Joe Ng, Alex Milne, Matt Moylan, Marvin Mariano, and Dan Khanna plus Hasbro Canada; costume and customs contest and fan discussion panels.

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.

Original Source: TFcon 2011 Exclusive Toxin Images Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to site sponsor TFsource we have some new images of the incoming Fansproject Causality 03 Thundershred figure (Aka Not-Shrapnel). These pictures give us a good look at the packaging as well as what the final figure will look like.

Take a look at the images by clicking the title bar.

Original Source: New Fansproject Thundershred CA-03 Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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For those of you who prefer their Rodimus Prime's decked out in an evil black deco with turquoise and purple highlights, eHobby has put up a preview image of the comic that comes with the upcoming Masterpiece repaint.

Check out the artwork for what is sure to be a sought out figure after the jump!

Original Source: eHobby Black Rodimus Comic Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Board member dkreed7 has got his hands on the highly anticipated 3rd party item TFClub Hercules Exgraver. In this pictorial review you can get a final solid look at the figure as well as comparison pictures alongside such figures as Revenge of The Fallen Optimus Prime and Universe Sideswipe.

You can get a sense of just how massive the combined mode of this figure is going to be by clicking the title bar and joining the discussion in our Transformers Feedback forum

Original Source: TFClub Hercules Exgraver Pictorial Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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HK-TF has posted another scan from the latest Figure-Oh Magazine (The other scans we have previously mentioned on the front page), featuring a particularly humorous comic on the origin of "The Creation Revoltech": A mysterious ancient and powerful artifact that gives Optimus Prime the power to attach guns on his back via specially designed and articulated revolver joints, as well as pics of the upcoming Revoltech Prime release.

Original Source: Figure-Oh No. 162 Scans: Behold The Creation Revoltech @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A quick update for all of you fans over in Kansas. TFCon is taking place tomorrow, but if you can't make it and still want a weekend of hanging out with fellow fans, 2005 Boards member Mirage77 provides with a Transformers Expo! There will be a dealer room along with a video room, fan hosted panels and a quiz in the afternoon. Best of all, ADMISSION IS FREE! Be sure to go along and check it out. Let them know you're with TFW and be sure to share some photos with us!

The Transformers Expo will be held at the La Quinta Inn and Suites at 5500 W. Kellogg (intersection of Hwy 54 & I-235) from 10AM to 5PM.

Original Source: Transformers Expo in Wichita, KS tomorrow! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Pictures have started rollling in from the Hong Kong Ani-Com and Games 2011 convention and for starters we have some new images of the highly anticipated upcoming Cyberverse Commander Guzzle!

Take a look at what is definitely going to be a hot figure after the jump!

Original Source: New Images of Dark Of The Moon Cyberverse Guzzle @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to Takara.co.jp we have a picture of two gorgeous looking Lucky Draw toys. Voyager Optimus Prime with trailer and Voyager Megatron from Dark Of The Moon.

Check out all the shiny images after the jump!

Original Source: Lucky Draw Voyager Optimus and Megatron @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to Mcdonalds.co.jp we have a new video showing off their new Dark of The Moon Happy Meal Toys and what features each toy has. One Optimus Prime and one of the Bumblebee toys features an auto-transform feature that is similar to the Robo Power Activators. The other set of toys, also featuring Bumblebee and Optimus Prime feature lights and sound features.

Site sponsor Bigbadtoystore.com also has these items up for preorder here

Check out the video and let us know what you think after the break!

Original Source: Video For New Japanese Mcdonalds Toys @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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

• TRANSFORMERS #27
• TRANSFORMERS #28

Findout more about each solicitation, after the jump.

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

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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The Exclusive Comic Book Cover from this year’s TFCon is revealed by Alex Milne.

Daniel Arseneault a.k.a Protoman wrote the story of the book with IDW’s Alex Milne’s art and colored by Josh Perez.

TFCon 2011 is happening this weekend… TFW2005 is ready to bring the coverage!

Original Source: TFCon 2011 Comic Book Cover Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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In a juicy and soothing bit of news today, Obvious Winner has posted a delicious treat for us Transformers fans: An Optimus Prime sculpture carved out of a seedless watermelon. It is unknown if he has a Melon of Leadership, and there is not a single sign of Bananabee, Oranhide, or even Citrullus Prime's dreaded foe Matotron.

Original Source: Not Quite News: Citrullus Prime @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Tons of updates from Transformers Artists are hitting the Internet this week it seems. First we saw the Transformers Classified: Switching Gears Book Cover Art from Guido Guidi, TFcon 2011 Live Script Reading Prelude Comic, eHobby Black Rodimus Comic Preview, TFCon 2011 Comic Book Cover by Alex Milne and let’s not forget “The Creation Revoltech”.

Here’s Transformers: Foundation Artist Andrew Griffith mentioning that…
“Unrealbooks is selling some original art of mine, the four interconnecting covers from Foundation #1-4. Also included is the patchwork done to replace movie-design Soundwave with the comics-approved movie Shockwave.”

You can get more info at Glove Studios.

And a nice little gem…
Artist Marcelo Matere is sharing with us the packaging artwork he did for the San Diego Comic-Con 2011 Exclusive Transformers: Prime Deluxe Class Optimus Prime.

You can visit “Marcelo Matere Sketchblog” to check out the images.

For more creative stuff from fellow Transformers Fans, you can visit TFW2005’s “Creative” forum and enjoy cool artwork, fiction and magnificent customs.

Original Source: Transformers: Foundation Wraparound Cover Sale And Transformers: Prime Boxart @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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First bit of new from the Canadian Transformers Convention, TFcon, has rolled in. The Custom class figure will be a Classics Downshift from Universe Prowl. No pics yet, but it was announced during the opening ceremony.

More info to come from TFcon. Keep it here. We'll update when we get some pictures.

Original Source: TFcon Custom Figure is Classics Downshift @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Board Member Sharktibolt has found the newest wave of Star Wars Transformers Crossover figures at this local Target in New Hampshire. This newest wave features a Battle Droid Commander and Clone Commander Wolffe who transformm into an AAT and a Troop Transport respectively.

Have you found any new Transformers at retail lately? Make sure and post your findings in our sightings forum!

Original Source: New Star Wars Transformers Spotted at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Third party group, Igear, has updated their website with some brand new images of their upcoming PP03S Storm figure (Aka Not-Sunstorm). Funny enough, this character is a clone of Starscream. The Figure should fill a hole in your Masterpiece Seeker collection quite nicely.

Take a look at all the new pictures after the jump!

Original Source: New Images of IGear's PP03S Storm @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro Product Preview

Original Source: TFCon 2011 Hasbro Panel @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here's some fresh hot off the press news from TFCon! At the Hasbro booth, we confirmed that Transformers Prime "first edition" will release in November-December 2011. The full non first edition line will launch in March 2012. This will be the time that Transformers Dark of the Moon toys will move off shelves and completely switch over to Transformers Prime.

In other news, Transformers Dark of the Moon's product line is planned to completely be on shelves by the end of 2011. Mirage is not yet confirmed but I believe there's still a wave or two we've yet to see, based on what they were telling me.

Stay tuned for more TFCon coverage - the Hasbro panel is up next, although I'm told it's the same as the SDCC one. Watch this space!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Release News @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.