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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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IDW Publishing's Chris Ryall has updated their forum with a preview for next weeks upcoming Transformers #23 issue. This is the 2nd issue to feature James Roberts (Last Stand Of The Wreckers) as the new writer with fan-favorite artist Alex Milne.

You can read the preview here and join in the discussion after the jump!

Original Source: Transformers #23 Comic Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Along with the IDW Transformers Ongoing #23, another IDW book is releasing and it’s called Alex Milne Transformers Sketchbook.

Mr. Milne updated his DeviantArt page with the Clean Cover of the sketchbook. Josh Perez is the one who did all the coloring and the artwork looks just brilliant.

Take a look at the full cover after the jump.

Original Source: IDW Alex Milne Transformers Sketchbook @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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There's been some buzz this past week about what Animated Menasor's head should look like, thanks to the G1Upper's Animated Menasor head sketches. Now we have a sketch from the man himself, Derrick J. Wyatt, of what he thinks Animated Menasor's head looks like. Given Derrick J. Wyatt worked with Fun Publications to design the Animated Stunticons, and was the character designer for Transformers Animated, this is as close to a canonical head design for Animated Menasor as we are ever likely to see.

Click on the link above to check it out - it's very different from the G1Upper designs, and blends in the classic Menasor helmet look with the modern Animated Motormaster facial hair.

Original Source: Animated Menasor Official Head Design @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Fun Publications have begun to share a series of assorted pieces of artwork and other goodies on their Deviant Art Gallery. There are some interesting pieces on there, but what stands out to me the most of what is there right now are these two pieces:

Fangry Pitch
First Aid Pitch

These two documents linked above are examples of the "pitch" documents produced by Fun Publications when they are suggesting the year's Transformers exclusives to Hasbro. They are a look at toys we never got and never will get, and present a view into the process of designing and producing a Botcon exclusive toy. Check them out, this is presumably how all Botcon exclusives start out, with photoshops and images of the original toys.

Other items of interest can be seen in the full gallery and these include concept sketches for Botcon 2007-9 Elita-1, an unused Transtech Depth Charge, comic pages without dialog balloons and a whole lot more. Check out the gallery, and check back often - more items are being added over the next few days according to Fun Publications.

Original Source: Fun Publications Concept Works @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Auto Assembly 2011 is a little under a week away now, and here's some great news of one of the cool items that will be available at the show. Nick Roche will be attending Auto Assembly 2011, and he will be bringing along a pair of art prints for sale. The first of them is called "Sticky Fingers" and is based on Nick and James Roberts' seminal "Last Stand of the Wreckers" miniseries. Art by Nick Roche, and colors by Josh of the 2005 Boards! Stay tuned as there is a second piece of artwork yet to be shared.

Original Source: Nick Roche Auto Assembly Art Prints @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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The recent 3rd Party Panel at TFCon gave fans a great insight into some highly-anticipated, unofficial products for 2011. Protoman gives TFW2005.com a sneak peak into one such product - the upcoming Black Sonicron BTS-04B toy from BTS:

Original Source: BTS-04B Black Sonicron (Preview Release) @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Board member GMfan101 has stopped by to let us know of a correction at the 3rd Party Panel held this past weekend at TFcon. The picture at the right here of a third party Predacon Headstrong was believed to be coming from TFClub (Makers of the upcoming Hercules figure) but it is in fact, coming from Justitoys.

Could this be a concept sketch for a Worlds Smallest Transformers Predaking? Or maybe it's for something bigger?

Keep it here and we'll update you on when more news becomes available. In the meantime, his the discuss button to join in on the ongoing thread and share your opinions.

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

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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The upcoming Slag-A-Con Transfomers convention in Chesterfield, Indiana has updated their website with news about their first celebrity guest. None other than voice actor Garry Chalk (Optimus Primal, Optimus Prime) will be on hand to sign autographs and will be on a voice actor panel.

Slag-A-Con will be held on October 15th, 2011 in Chesterfield, Indiana. You can check out their website and find out how to attend here or visit their Facebook page here

Original Source: Garry Chalk to Attend Slag-A-Con 2011 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Sad news today as international news site Rainews is reporting that actor Francesco Quinn has passed away at the age of 49 from a heart attack. Francesco was the voice behind the extremely popular new Ferrari Transformer, Mirage/Dino, in Transformers Dark Of The Moon.

Francesco was the son of actor Anthony Quinn and lent his talents to many films such as Platoon and various video games.

Original Source: Francesco Quinn, Voice of Dino/Mirage, passes away @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Snakas and Cybergundam have posted some new images of the upcoming non-transformable diecast vehicle Tomica Transformer toys. Shown so far;

• Optimus with wrap
• Black Optimus (Ahem... SCOURGE)
• Bumblebee
• Bumblebee Bus with wrap

Check out the images after the break.

Original Source: New Takara Tomy/Tomica Vehicle Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Here’s a piece of news form the Indian Subcontinent. It’s very rare we get to share a valuable piece of Transformers News from our side of the globe. Let me assure you, there are plenty of TF Fans here (mostly movie) and we are breaking our country movie box-office records.

This video is from India, my neighboring country. As you all may know, Akshay Kumar received the vote from Michael Bay himself to voice Optimus Prime for Transformers: Dark of the Moon Hindi Dub.


He certainly seems to be having fun lending his voice to the most iconic Autobot to date. Bollywood Superstar Akshay Kumar spent his day from the wee hours of the morning and late into the night, dedicating himself to the role. He mentioned one other thing... he did it for free.

Original Source: Akshay Kumar - Voice Of Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Optimus Prime Hindi Dub @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received the following update from our friends and sponsors at TFSource:

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In this issue of SourceNews:
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7. Preorder for the Impressive MP-09B Black Version Rodimus Prime now up!
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9. TFcon 2011 Exclusive - Stronghold Head Piece now up for preorder!
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Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews for 8 August 2011 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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It’s the Silver Anniversary of Transformers: The Movie. 25 years ago on August 8th (1986), Transformers Fans enjoyed the movie which changed the course of G1… forever.

Beyond Good, Beyond Evil, Beyond Your Wildest Imagination! From the death of Optimus Prime to the planet eating Unicron it was a wild wild ride.

'Til all are one!

Original Source: Transformers: The Movie 25th Anniversary @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Razer is known to mainly PC gamers. They produce various gamer oriented computer accessories, such as mice, keyboards, controllers and more. They produce their own designs as well as licensed designs, inspired by the like of Tron and, now, Transformers. Razer was generous enough to provide us with a few items to review.

We had the chance to review Razer's Transformers: Dark of the Moon DeathAdder Ergonomic Gaming Mouse as well as the Razer Transformers: Dark of the Moon Vespula Dual-Sided Gaming Mouse Mat. Click the DISCUSS button to check out the review.

Also, stay tuned to TFW2005 tomorrow for your own chance to win these great products!

Original Source: TFW2005 Reviews Transformers DOTM Razer Mouse and Mouse Mat @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Here is the round-up of last weeks news from our other network sites; Thundercats.ws, Toyark and Hisstank.

Thundercats

• UPC and DPCI Numbers To Help Your Toy Hunt
• Thundercats Episode Titles Revealed - Updated
• Thundercats Toys Found
• Thundercats 2011 Thundertank Photo Gallery
• Mezco Lion-O Photos
• Thundercats Episode 3 - Ramlak Rising Clips and Images
• Thundercats 2011 2-Disc DVD Announced
• Thundercats Episode 3 Ramlak Rising Review
• Thundercats 2011 Ep 3 Ramlak Rising HD Screen Caps

Toyark

• MattyCollectors SDCC 2011 Exclusives On Sale Today
• Hot Toys Classic Predator From Predators
• SDCC 2011 SOTA Displays
• SDCC 2011 Quantum Mechanix Displays
• SDCC 2011 Ghostbusters Props
• Hasbro 2011 Marvel Q&A Round 5
• Hasbro 2011 GI Joe Q&A Round 4
• New Halo Minimates Sets Hit Toys R Us In August
• New Photos Of Upcoming X-Men First Class Minimates
• Kotobukiya Magneto Fine Art Statue
• Walking Dead Black And White Figures
• First Look: TFU II Imperial Navy Commandos
• Newest Captain America Movie Toy Hitting Stores Now
• New Revoltech T-Rex Photos
• New Clone Wars Carded Images
• Marvel Universe X-Men Movie Costumes
• Even More New Clone Wars Carded Images
• In-Depth Look: Batman Legacy Wave 2
• SideShow Captain America 12-inch The First Avenger
• Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Christie Monteiro Bishoujo Statue
• New Photos Of NECA's Assassin's Creed Ezio
• Marvel Minimates Wave 42 and TRU Wave 12 Info
• Dragonball Z Figuarts - Random Photo Shoot

Hisstank

• GI Joe Movie Operation: Red Retrieval - GI Joe News
• SDCC 2011 GI Joe Fan Art - GI Joe News
• Hasbro 2011 GI Joe Q&A Round 4 Post Questions Now! - GI Joe News
• IDW Editor John Barber Q&A - G. I. Joe Comics - GI Joe News
• G. I. Joe 2 Auditions And Casting Calls - GI Joe News
• Starscream Sky Striker In Hand Images - GI Joe News
• GI Joe Volume 2 #4 Preview - GI Joe News
• Sideshow Collectibles Zartan and Rock N' Roll up for Preorder - GI Joe News
• Can You Smell What Roadblock Is Cooking? - GI Joe News
• G.I.Joe 30th Anniversary Celebration - Renegades Carded Images - GI Joe News
• Ages 25 and Up #150 - Behind the Scenes - GI Joe News
• Custom SDCC Cobra Commander Pilot - GI Joe News
• Cobra Ninja Viper SDCC 2011 Exclusive NON-Attendee - GI Joe News
• True Heroes C130 Sighted - GI Joe News

Original Source: Thundercats, Toyark and Hisstank Round-Up 8-8-11 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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It's been 25 years since Transformers the Movie hit theatres - 25 years since so many of those famous scenes engraved on our fandom's collective consciousness were first witnessed. What better way to celebrate 25 years of Transformers than a special 25th anniversary toy hitting US retail - although you won't find this on the package, the last week saw the release of Transformers the Movie leading man Rodimus, then Hot Rod. Coincidence? Highly unlikely!

It was not all good news last week though. We received word that Francesco Quinn, who provided the voice of Dino in Dark of the Moon, had sadly passed away.

Here is what else has been going on during the past seven days:


Transformers Dark of the Moon News
Dark of the Moon Hits $1 Billion Milestone
Transformers Heat Scramble Booster Artwork 31 - 54
CGSociety Feature on Dark Of The Moon Visual Effects
Official Photos for Human Alliance Crosshairs and Reverb
Cyberverse Soundwave Official Photos and Bio
New Image of Dark Of The Moon Dark Steel - Official Images from Japan
Telebi-Kun Magazine Exclusive Clear Cyberverse Bumblebee Pics
New Takara Tomy/Tomica Vehicle Images


Transformers Prime News
Detailed look at Transformers: Prime Deluxe Starscream


Japanese Transformers News
Japanese McDonalds Optimus Prime with Trailer
Japanese McDonald's Happy Meal Toy Pics


Transformers Comic News
The War Within the Age of Wrath Issues 5 and 6 Summary
IDW Editor John Barber Q&A - Transformers Comics
Transformers 23 Cover Art - Comic Preview
IDW Alex Milne Transformers Sketchbook


Convention News
Auto Assembly Update
Transformers Universe Panel At Auto Assembly 2011
Nick Roche Auto Assembly Art Prints
Slagacon 2011 Non-Attendee Package Now Available
Garry Chalk to Attend Slag-A-Con 2011
TFCC Sideburn Toys Now Arriving - Video Review
Fun Publications Concept Works
TFCon 2011 Toxin Video Review


Other Transformers News
Toys'R'Us Exclusive Masterpiece Rodimus Prime Found in USA
Transformers Universe Teaser Trailer 2
Transformers KRE-O Konquest Game
SDCC 2011 Transformers Artwork


Third Party News
FansProject Thundershred: CA-03 Crossfire Video Review
TFC Toys TF-159 Exgraver (Hercules) Video Review
TFcon Third Party Panel Correction
Gallery of FansWantIt Leader Starscream Add-On Set
Headrobots Blood Update; Drone Announced
Headrobots Butcher Images, Includes Daggers / Bayonets
BTS-04B Black Sonicron (Preview Release)
iGear Sharkticon / Shark Sentry
Renderform Update - Goldbug, Hubcap, Bumper
Mastermind Creations Hexatron
G1 Uppers Animated Menasor Head Sketch - More Alternate Head Sketches - Official head sketch from Derrick J Wyatt


WTF@TFW Episode 158

Diamond Comics Shipping List for 10 August

Toyark, Thundercats and Hisstank Round-Up 8-2-11

Original Source: Transformers News Roundup 08/01/11 - 08/07/11 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member Masabon received his Transformers Dark of the Moon Darkside Optimus Prime figure in the mail today over in Japan, and shared some pics with us. He also did a quick translation of the bio for the figure, which is a full on Decepticon - not just an Optimus Prime repainted black.

Check out pics and bio info after the break!

Original Source: Darkside Optimus Prime In Hand (In Japan) @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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By the time you are reading this, you may have received an e-mail from Jagax regarding their upcoming MMO Game; Transformers Universe.

At the same time, popular Online Video Game Magazine Eurogamer interviewed the game's executive producer Kris Jones.

"It's very soon," said Jones of the beta. "It's not going to be far away. We're launching this in 2012, so it goes without saying that the beta will be soon."

"Transformers Universe will take some nods from the recent cartoon series, visually and thematically. We're in that universe" Jones confirmed, referring to Transformers: Prime.

Among the more memorable things he said… "I can't make Optimus Prime pink and put him in a tu-tu. There are certain characters you can't mess around with and they'll always be the way they are".

You can read the entire article at Eurogamer.

Original Source: Transformers Universe Beta Coming Very Soon @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005 has teamed up with Razer for and an awesome contest where you could win some amazing Transformers PC Gaming prizes! We will be giving away a selection of Razer's Dark of the Moon DeathAdder Ergonomic Gaming Mice and their Dark of the Moon Vespula Dual-Sided Gaming Mouse Mats. Don't know what we're taking about? Well check out Razer's Transformers: Dark of the Moon Collector's Edition Gaming Peripherals.

Contest
Create, draw or photoshop an image showing TFW2005 as a video game from any gaming era. You can alter photos, video game screen shots, create faux box art or create an image from scratch. Do you picture TFW2005 as an old school side scroller like Super Mario, or do you picture it as a fighting game? How about an Atari 2600 era game? It's your choice. The only criteria is that your submission must be clearly related to video games and be clearly related to TFW2005. That's it.

Now remember, TFW2005 is a TRANSFORMERS website, so incorporating something Transformers related (like our very own mascot, BOOMBOX) into the image will likely earn you some extra consideration.

Click the headline of the story for all of the details!

Original Source: TFW2005 and Razer Present - The TFW2005 Video Game Photoshop Contest @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Do you need something to transport all of your sweet Transformers Dark Of The Moon figures down the sidewalk to your best friends house? If you do, Toys R Us has something in store for you. The Dark Of the Moon Optimus Prime Rollout Wagon has been found by 2005 Board member Hollywood Hoist at his local Toys R Us in Washington. Retail price for the wagon at Toys R Us is 59.99.

Check out the image and join the discussion after the jump

Original Source: Dark Of The Moon Rollout Wagon Found at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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The European Convention Auto Assembly has issued a statement regarding the convention and recent world news. Please, read on if you are planning on attending this weekend.


Hi everyone,

In light of the recent, saddening news coming from various cities around the UK, the Auto Assembly Committee has been flooded with questions, as you might imagine. Our response has been purposefully delayed and carefully considered - we are sure you will understand that we are faced with a unique situation and we wanted to take the opportunity to consider every possible eventuality.

To anybody who doesn’t know, there have been reports of isolated pockets of civil unrest in Birmingham. West Midlands Police have confirmed they will have a very large Police presence on the streets tonight to ensure that they continue to calm the situation. Like everybody in the UK right now, we are thankful for the great job that the Officers are doing at present in such difficult circumstances.

Nevertheless, we are pleased to announce that as things stand, Auto Assembly 2011 will go ahead as planned... and friends...it is going to rock! As the song goes, “Nothing’s gonna stand in our way, not tonight!”

Now, we are keeping a constant eye on the news and on official Police press releases so, if this situation changes we promise we will make an announcement the second we find out. But rest assured, we have no intentions whatsoever of cancelling Europe’s biggest and best Transformers convention unless we are presented with absolutely no alternative. The show, as they say, must go on!

However - it is of the utmost importance that all our convention goers please bear a few things in mind to ensure that we all have a fantastic and most importantly, a safe convention this weekend.

1. Auto Assembly 2011 is still ON
2. Allow extra travelling time to and from the convention
3. Don't go out of the hotel alone. Try to stay in groups for safety.
4. Don't go out of the hotel after dark on your own
5. Keep valuables safe at all times
6. Be vigilant
7. Please look out for each other and be safe.

As we say, if for any reason the situation changes we will inform you as soon as we can, but at present Auto Assembly 2011 is ON!!!! We just need to take extra care in looking after each other this year Transformers fans.

Finally, remember that for those of you arriving in Birmingham one or two days early, you can pick up your passes on Thursday afternoon between 2:00 and 4:00 pm which will make your admission to the convention Much easier. Trish and Simon will be in the hotel bar on the second floor to do this but you must contact us in advance to let us know.

Anyway, we're looking forward to seeing you all in a few days.

The Auto Assembly Team

Original Source: Auto Assembly Update Regarding Recent World News @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Board member Encline has stopped by and dropped off a picture of what appears to be a prototype head for the Botcon Animated set's combined form of Menasor. The head strongly resembles animated designer Derrick J. Wyatt's head design he shared with us on Friday.

Now that we have an idea of what the combined forms head will look like in plastic form, what do you think of it? How does it stack up? Click the discuss link and join in on the discussion and share your thoughts.

Original Source: G1uppers Animated Menasor Head @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Reprolabels.com has sent out an update via their e-mail detailing all of their latest sticker assortments available now. They're covering all of the bases in this update with stickers for G1 toys Grotusque, Skyhammer, Landfill, Horri-Bull, Quickswitch and Hosehead.

Need more Junkions on your classic shelf? They have you covered there as well with two new upgrade sets for Reveal The Shield Wreck Gar. New sets for Reveal The Shield Perceptor and G2 Optimus Prime have been added as well.

If Reflector is your type of bot they have two new sets available. One for the original Reflector and one for the Perfect Effect Scouting Force X set.

There's still more, but you have to check out the full list after the jump!

Original Source: Huge Reprolabels Update @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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3rd party group Justitoys has updated their Facebook page with some new prototype images of their upcoming Worlds Smallest Transformers Astrotrain unofficial toy. Aside from the size of this impressive piece is that for once, Astrotrain appears to have normal length arms. Unlike the original Generation 1 toy that had fairly stubby arms.

Click on the title bar to view all the new images and join in on the discussion

Original Source: Justitoys WST Astrotrain New Prototype Pics @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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A new episode of Transformers Prime aired in Canada on Teletoon this past Sunday. 2005 Board member Autovolt 127 was fortunate enough to catch it and give us the run down on the new episode.

In this new episode, a skirmish with the Decepticons leads the Autobots to find an ancient artifact that ends up beaming a formula for Synthetic Energon into Bulkhead's head. But, the formula starts to occupy Bulkhead's mind to the point of his mind being lost forever! Of course, this is all Miko's fault.

No official word yet if this episode will air this coming Saturday on the Hub, nor is a title provided just yet. We will keep you posted as more information becomes available. In the meantime, feel free to click the discuss button and join in on the spoilerific thread!

Original Source: Upcoming Prime Episode #21 Summary @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.