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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.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers Video Games Panel

Original Source: TFCon Transformers Video Games @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A new Dark of the Moon toy has been released at US retail (sighted in San Antonio TX) and this time it's at TRU. The Cyberverse Cybertronian Warriors set has crept out without much announcement or fanfare. Mentioned at Botcon, this set consists of redecos of Bumblebee with the Mobile Command Bunker, Commander Ironhide, Crankcase and Ironhide. It is the set that has a little fun with the fact that one of the Bumblebee cars had an accident with a cop during the filming of Dark of the Moon. The price is reported to be a whopping $40 plus tax though making this one a pricey bit of Transformers fun to own.

Original Source: Toys R Us exclusive Bumblebee Crash Set Released @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here for your viewing pleasure are some images of the TFCon Customizing Class Downshift toy. Class attendees will be converting Classics Prowl into this Omnibot with the help of customizing experts Chansformers and Nemesis Predaking, and the class will include tutorials on paint removal and modifying the head for a unique look.

Read on to check out the full robot mode pic.

Original Source: TFCon Custom Class Downshift Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Last but by no means least in this gallery of images from TFCon are some images from the Hasbro booth. On show were some really cool items including Kre-O, Ultimate Optimus Prime, The Ark and Transformers Prime Optimus Prime, Megatron, Bumblebee and the Bumblebee Role Play Blaster. The role play blaster is a cool little toy, and I am sure kids (or adults like shibamura_prime) will love it. Yes, as you might remember from previous years, Hasbro Canada let guests come along and take a look at these awesome pre-release toys. I got a chance to mess with Prime Bumblebee, and he is an excellent toy with a cool and intuitive transformation who looks great in both modes.

Read on and check out all the pics!

Original Source: TFCon Hasbro Booth Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here now are some images of the third party unofficial products display from TFCon. On show here are:

- BTS Toys Trailers
- BTS Toys Matrix of Leadership
- BTS Toys Sonicron
- BTS Toys Sonicron Black Version
- iGear Conehead Seekers
- Headrobots Blood the Dark Warrior
- Headrobots Hothead (both versions)
- Headrobots Igauna
- Impossible Toys Quints
- Impossible Toys Nightbird, humans, Energon and Kremzeek

Read on to check out the images.

Original Source: TFCon Third Party Display Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here now for your viewing pleasure are some images from the TFCon customs and art contest display. There were loads of great pieces on display and all are worthy of recognition but in particular some of the pieces that stuck out to me include:

- A Transformers Animated piece, based on the classic X-Men "Days of Future Past" cover.
- Custom Animated Robots in Disguise Car Brothers
- Animated Rodimus Primes - both of them
- A Beast Wars Squirrel!
- A very cool movieverse styled Laptop Transformer.
- An awesome piece based on Ninjaka from Generation 1 Season 3.
- Classics styled Omega Spreem!
- Cybertronian mode Jazz

But really and truly, all the entries were excellent this year, and it would be an injustice to only recognize these ones. Be sure to check out all the images attached to this post for some of the best art and custom work I've seen at a Transformers convention.


Also by way of a special shoutout, attached to the end of this story are some images of a custom set not in the contest. They are the Wreckers, designed by the customizers of Cybertron.CA to be sold in a charity auction will all proceeds going to Fallen Heroes. Not only is this an example of some truly excellent workmanship and customizing, but it is also all for a very good cause. Be sure to check them out as well - they are the last images in this gallery.

Original Source: TFCon Customs and Art Contest Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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UPDATE: Photos now up! Headstrong is the TFC Predacon by the way!

TFCon third Party Product Preview Panel

Original Source: TFCon Third Party Panel @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Kickback @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005.COM's very own E-magazine, TFWe, has released their monthly third issue. This month, TFWe is all about Dark of the Moon!

Click here to check out TFWe Issue 03!

This month, with Editor-in-Chief Kickback tied up in that thing we like to call the real-life, Sol Fury has taken the reigns and steered the crew in the right direction - towards Dark of the Moon!

Be sure to check out our "TFWe Reviews Dark of the Moon" special feature, as it was probably the most chaotic thing I have partaken in over the last few years (a live chat room). Check out what TFWe's staff had to say about the movie, and for a laugh, check out our outtakes at the end of the issue.

Shin Densetsu writes the longest thing I've ever read in his "Reign of Starscream" article, looking at Starscream from the original movie to Dark of the Moon, toy-wise. A lot of pictures. A lot information. A fun, good read.

Secretcode tells us why Laserbeak is the greatest thing from Dark of the Moon, and Sol Fury puts his neck on the line by writing an editorial explaining why he thinks the live action movies are the best thing to ever happen to Transformers.

What are you waiting for? Click here and read Issue 03 of TFWe!

NOTE: The PDF of this issue will be released very, very soon. Timing issues caused us not to be able to launch them simoltaneously ... so if you're an avid PDF reader, cheat and check this one out before you can take it with you!

Original Source: TFWe Issue 03 Released - Dark of the Moon Special @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Slagacon has updated their website to announce a Non-Attendee package for their upcoming convention, and for their upcoming Vector Zeta Add-on kit for Classics Optimus Prime.

There has been a lot of interest in our exclusive for Slagacon 2011, the Vector Zeta armor set, and we thank everyone who’s purchased one so far. One of the most common requests we’ve seen, both here and on TF fan boards across the ‘net, is the desire for a non-attendee package. After much deliberation, we’ve decided to open up Vector Zeta to the general public.

Hit the jump for the rest of the info.

Original Source: Slagacon 2011 Non-Attendee Package Now Available @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received an update from our friends at TFSource! This week they have the highly anticipated CA-03 - Causality - Thundershred - by Fansproject and TFC Toys - Hercules - Exgraver instock! Also Just arriving in the warehouse: A restock on Perfect Effect sets![/b] PX-03 & PX-04 Ultimate Form Set, PX-03 Backpack, PE-01FR Set and more! There are also updated photos of Headrobot - Blood the Dark Warrior - Upgrade Kit. All this and more in this weeks SourceNews!

1. CA-03 Causality Thundershred Now Instock!
2. TFC Toys Exgraver Now Instock!
3. Just arriving in our warehouse: Restock on Perfect Effect Popular Sets!
4. Now Back Instock: Transformers 2011 Generations Single Figures, Sets and cases!
5. Preorder for the Impressive MP-09B Black Version Rodimus Prime now up!
6. DOTM DA-15 Exclusive Jetwing Optimus Prime is now instock!
7. TFcon 2011 Exclusive - Stronghold Head Piece now up for preorder!
8. Encore #20 - Constructicons Devastator up for preorder!
9. TFX-04C Clear Protector Trailer - Armor - Limited Edition - Now Instock!
10. Updated Photos of Headrobots Blood!
11. Newest Instock items at TFsource
12. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Click here to visit TFSource and start shopping!

Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews Update for August First @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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At TFCon this weekend, Simon Furman was selling copies of the script to The War Within The Age of Wrath issue 5, and a summary of issue 6 for which the script was never written. We've written a brief summary of both issues for your enjoyment, if you - like us - want to know how this great series would have concluded. Check out the summaries below:


The War Within Volume 3 The Age of Wrath Issue 5

The War Within Volume 3 The Age of Wrath Issue 6


Get up to speed with what went before by viewing our summaries of the previous four issues here:


Transformers The War Within Volume 3 The Age of Wrath


Also be sure to check out the rest of our Transfomers Comics Resources section for more information on Transformers comics past and present.


On behalf of the entire Transfomers fandom, I would like to thank Simon Furman for sharing the scripts of these unreleased Transfomers comics with us. The folding of Dreamwave was a sad event, as was all the drama that accompanied it. To finally learn how these stories ended is a true gift to us all. So if you should meet Simon Furman at a convention down the road, be sure to give him some massive props for all he has done for Transformers, and our fandom.

Original Source: The War Within the Age of Wrath Issues 5 and 6 Summary @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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The long-awaited TFCC 2011 Freebie Toy, Sideburn, is now hitting mailboxes. TFW Board Member Mayhem_Prime has had his arrive to his mailbox in Delaware. Could yours be far behind?

Original Source: TFCC Sideburn Toys Now Arriving @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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TFW Boards member Ricochet has posted some clear photos of the Telebi-Kun/Terebi-Kun Magazine's exclusive pack-in Cyberverse Bumblebee. This toy was available as via the magazine at Japanese newsstands, and comes with stickers to "dress up" the toy.

Original Source: Telebi-Kun Magazine Exclusive Clear Cyberverse Bumblebee Pics @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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TFW Board Member Ricochet strikes again, this time with photos of the toys for the Japanese McDonalds Transformers campaign. The Optimus Prime and Bumblebee are made of soft vinyl material and move at the shoulders and hips and are based off the Movieverse designs, whereas the food phone strap toys are based on the Transformers Prime designs.

Original Source: Japanese McDonald's Happy Meal Toy Pics @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Following on from the third party product reveals at TFCon 2011 yesterday, several of the third party groups have posted up clearer images and information on their future products.

G1Uppers have shared a clearer view of the lineart for the head for their Animated Menasor custom. It's going to be limited to 1'500 sets, BBTS and Toyarena are the US distributors.

Headrobots have shared an update regarding Blood (currently in production and will ship out shortly) as well as the first info on Drone. Also good news about Iguana - apparently it's not cancelled as reported, there was just no new info to share on it.

Lastly, Mastermind Collectibles has released some new images of their Hexatron Custom Sixshot.

Original Source: Post TFCon Third Party Roundup @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Alex Milne has shared the covers to Transformers Ongoing 23. This issue is part 2 of Chaos Theory, the prelude to Chaos. This issue focuses on Optimus Prime and what makes him tick. Like the Megatron focused issue 22, the two covers are face shots of Optimus, both now - and back then.

Check them out by clicking on the links below.

Transformers Ongoing 23 Cover A

Transformers Ongoing 23 Cover B

Original Source: Transformers Ongoing 23 Covers @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Here's some Transformers Fan Art that was on display during San Diego Comic Con 2011. While perusing our 1,000+ images we had from SDCC, we came across some that we missed. Check out illustrations of Optimus Prime and Megatron after the jump!

Original Source: SDCC 2011 Transformers Artwork @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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

Original Source: FansProject Thundershred: CA-03 Crossfire Video Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

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

Original Source: TFCC Sideburn Video Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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ToyArena sent us an update:

We now have the highly anticipate Fansproject CA-03 Insecticon Thundershred and TFC Hercules Exgraver in stock.

We value everyone's business and we would like to offer you guys some special treatment. Please use the following coupon code when checking out for an additional saving of $5.00: DISC5. Your order has to be a minimum $50.00 or greater. Coupon code will expire in 7 days. Discount doesn't apply to preorder products.

Fansproject Causality CA-03 Thundershred:
Fansproject Causality CA-03 Thundershred Figure

Exgraver:
TFC Toys Hercules Exgraver X

DOTM DA-15 Jetwing:
Transformers DOTM DA-15 Jetwing Optimus Prime!

BTS-04 Sonicron:
BTS-04 Sonicron Figure

United Rumble and Frenzy:
Transformers United UN-20 Rumble & Frenzy

SDCC Comic Con Exlusive DOTM Ultimate Optimus Prime:
SDCC 2011 Exclusive Transformers DOTM Ultimate Optimus Prime

Transformers Gneration 2011 Guidebook:
Transformers Generations 2011 Guidebook Volume 1

Preorder:

Henkei Rodimus:
Transformers Henkei Classic C-05 Hot Rodimus

MP-09B Masterpiece Rodimus
Transformers Masterpiece MP-09B Black Version Rodimus Prime

Beelzeboss Devil Horns Classic United Bumblebee Head
Beelzeboss Devil Horns Classic United Bumblebee Head

Corbot V - Carnage Red War Axe
Corbot V - Carnage Red War Axe

Masterpiece MP-10 Convoy/Optimus Prime:
Transformers Masterpiece MP-10 Convoy / Optimus Prime with Trailer & Pilot - New Mold

Encore Devastator:
Transformers Encore 20 Constructicons Devastator

Please visit our link to our specials:
Toy Arena - Toy Collectibles Store!


Thanks,
ToyArena Team

Original Source: ToyArena Update - August 1 2011 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: DESTRO @ TFW2005.com

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The October 9th, 2011 NJCC will feature many door prize give-away's that will include hard to find sold out SDCC 2011 Exclusive items. Door Prizes will be raffled off throughout the day. Every attendee will have a chance to win! Each General Admission purchase will receive one raffle ticket. Double your chances and arrive early! Each Early Admission purchase will receive two raffle tickets.

The October 9th, 2011 NJCC show will feature a special Early Admission Mega Door Prize! One lucky fan attending New Jersey Collectors Con during early admission hours 8AM - 10AM will be walking away with the sold out SDCC 2011 Starscream Sky Striker With Cobra Commander aka SkyScream! The box art to this amazing exclusive features old school 80's G.I. Joe vs. Transformers comic book art.

NJCC 2011 has just posted up information for Dealers and Exhibitors for the October 9th, 2011 80′s TOYPOCALYPSE!

Do you have a Transformers or 80's Toy collection you want to sell? Looking to trim your collection to make room for the new Transformers Prime Toys? NJCC 2011 is the perfect place to set up, sell, and hang out with hundreds of fellow Transformers and 80's Toy Fans.

Join us on FaceBook New Jersey Collectors Con

This is just the first of many updates for the next NJCC 2011 - Stay Tuned.........

Original Source: NJCC October 9th 2011 Early Admission Mega Door Prize @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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According to Autobase Aichi, the DVD that is included with a purchase of a Happy Meal this week at Japanese McDonald's, there is a mention of a new "McDonald's Trailer Optimus Prime" that can store the "Food Straps". The product image in the DVD is in silhouette and more details are to be announced from TakaraTomy's website soon. Strangely enough, the Optimus Prime toy appears to be the Dark Of The Moon Voyager mold with a McDonalds "M" logo. How this toy will be available to consumers is unknown but we'll keep you updated. 2005 Board member Ricochet has included some screen shots from the new dvd of this new trailer and Optimus figure in silhouette.

Additionaly, some new images popped up over the weekend of the new food strap Happy Meal toys and you can see them here

Original Source: Japanese McDonalds Optimus Prime with Trailer @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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With all the excitement of TFCon now passed (and what a great weekend it was), we now turn to the third of the big three summer Transformers conventions: Auto Assembly. AA2011 is less than two weeks away, and there is plenty of news about the 2011 and the 2012 conventions.

First and foremost, we've got the program for the events across the whole weekend. An update went out by email within the last two days, detailing the various panels, contests and other activities taking place. Read on for the full text of this update. The key panels taking place across the weekend include Auto Assembly's first ever Friday panel, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Simon Furman's legendary UK story Target 2006. This panel is hosted by Nick Roche and also includes Simon Furman and Geoff Senior. Saturday will see a panel with Gregg Berger, while Sunday's program includes panels with David Kaye, David Wise, and Death's Head!

Other events across the weekend include contests for Artwork, Kitbash, Mosaic, and Cosplay, a Beast Wars Transmetals videogame tournament and a Transformers Connect 4 tournament.

Another great event over the weekend is that Hasbro UK will have a display of upcoming Transformers products. The display is billed as showcasing some of the latest Transformers available - so probably nothing groundbreaking in terms of upcoming products, but still a nice chance to see some toys yet to hit the UK in the flesh.


Last but by no means least, let's look ahead to 2012 and Auto Assembly 2012. Bookings are open now for Auto Assembly 2012 and already in the first few days nearly 50 tickets for the 2012 event have been sold. This may well be Auto Assembly's first ever sell-out event! Auto Assembly 2012 will take place on 3-5 August at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel (near Birmingham International Airport) in Birmingham, UK.

I look forward to seeing many of you there!

Original Source: Auto Assembly Update @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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IDW’s new editor John Barber shared his thoughts on Hasbro’s Transformers and G. I. Joe Franchises.

“Q: Would I be right in saying the movie comics are currently done until what happens next with the franchise is decided?

A: I can’t confirm or deny anything right now. I’m just not sure what we’re going to do about moving forward. Its one of the things on the agenda I have to talk about when I get to IDW. We’ll see where everything stands and figure it out from there.

Q: After planning and plotting through three major, and well-received movie-verse comic series - how would you describe your Transformers perspective/history/vision to fans that might not know much about you, other than your work?

A: The thing I wanted to do going into the movie-verse was respect it and what had gone on before, and also tell stories I felt people would want to pick up. You know, if they had never seen a comic or maybe they’d come out of the movie theatre and they wanted some more. As much as the continuity stuff played a role in it—and as big a length as I went to not contradict or retcon anything—to me, the main thing was that you could pick up Foundation or Rising Storm and get a whole new set of adventures with these characters. You know, sometimes you see these movie tie-ins, and I’m not speaking of the Transformers ones, I mean historically throughout the history of comic books, and the worst ones for me are those that focus in on one specific continuity issue, or thread, that someone really wouldn’t care about. You should be able to enjoy these without necessarily knowing what came before.”

You can read more (and not just movie-verse, mind you) over at IDW.

Original Source: IDW Editor John Barber Q&A - Transformers Comics @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.