[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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If you're like me, then you're impatient. You're either waiting for a package to hit your doorstep or anxiously awaiting funds to be transfered to an account. But, thanks to 2005 Board member, Cooksux, those of us with patience problems can have a temporary respite. Take a look at this pictorial review he has shared with us of the new Fansproject CA-04 Stormbomb figure, which is hitting mailboxes now.

Enjoy the pictures then tell us what you think of the figure in the feedback thread!

Original Source: Fansproject CA-04 Stormbomb Pictorial Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Don't get too excited folks, this isn't another entry into the Dual Model Kit range. We have no info and images to share of the upcoming Starscream model, which will be sold in both Movie 1 and Movie 2 versions. The kit is a 1/144 representation of the F-22 Raptor (incorrectly listed over at Rakuten as F-15s) and comes with a stand to display the completed model on.

Original Source: New Images of Upcoming Starscream Model Kit @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Website Play.com has uploaded some new images for the upcoming release of Transformers Dark Of The Moon. These new images appear to be new artwork for the home release of the film. Take a look Here for the DVD and here for the Blu Ray

Do you like the new cover artwork? Sound off on the 2005 Board and let us know

Original Source: New Dark Of The Moon Home Release Artwork @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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With Halloween rapidly approaching this year, it's time to start thinking about that all important costume to help aquire all that delicious candy. Well, Toys R Us has just the thing for you! A new Dark Of The Moon Ironhide costume has been revealed via their website. Just be weary of friends dressed like fire trucks who may have a tendancy to shoot you in the back and steal all of your candy.

These costumes range in size from child size small 4-6 to child size large 10-12.

Check out the pics after the jump

Original Source: New Dark Of the Moon Halloween Costumes @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: DESTRO @ TFW2005.com

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Cosplay Costume Contest: For all of the fans out there that like to dress up as their favorite 80′s to modern day characters, this contest is for you. Simply come dressed up and have a chance at winning cold hard Cash$$$ for First, Second, and Third Place. We really hope to see a ton of Cosplay at the show, so start planning now! Last show we saw some amazing costumes ranging from the Baroness, Snake Eyes, Cobra Troopers, Zarana, Optimus Primal and a fully functional Blaster costume that had a working stereo system. Check out the video below!



First Place $100.00
Second Place $75.00
Third Place $50.00

NJCC 2011 80′s TOYPOCALYPSE 2011

Holiday Inn Cherry Hill – New Jersey
2175 West Marlton Pike (Rt. 70), Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Sunday, October 9th, 2011
Early Admission 8am to 10am $20.00
General Admission 10am to 4pm $10.00

More Updates Coming Soon…….

Original Source: NJCC 80′s TOYPOCALYPSE 2011 Cosplay Costume Contest @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Buone notizie a tutti! (Good news everybody!) Transformers Prime has been confirmed to air in Italy. According to Italian Transformers site Autorobot.it the popular Transformers series will air on September 11th at 11:20. If you're in the country, be sure to tune in!

Join the discussion after the jump!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Coming to Italy @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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This last week for us has been all about what we can give to you, our fellow fans and loyal followers. And what a lot of giving we've been doing! Not one, but two WTF@TFW podcasts, three new Transformers image galleries showcasing Transformers United Frenzy & Rumble and the awesome Amazon.com exclusive Unicron, and to top it all off, issue 4 of TFWe, the 25 years of Transformers the Movie 1986 special edition!

There's been plenty of other news in the last week, including the following:

Transformers Dark of the Moon News
Official Transformers Movie Website Updated With Transformers 3 Home Release Info
Amazon.fr Exclusive Transformers Trilogy Boxset
Hollywood Film Festival Honors Transformers: Dark Of The Moon
Upcoming Dark of The Moon Voyager and Legion Assortments
Dark of the Moon Deluxe Wave 5 Official Images
Speed Stars Dirt Rocket Found at US Retail


Transformers Prime News
Transformers Prime Episode 24 One Shall Rise Part One Airs October First
Transformers: Prime Concept And Storyboard Art By Christophe Vacher
Transformers Prime UK Timeslot - 6pm Weeknights
Transformers Prime Debuts in the Netherlands Sunday 4 September on Nickolodean


Japanese Transformers News
Chronicle EZ Collection Vol.2 Images


Transformers Comic News
Last Stand of the Wreckers Hardcover Edition
IDW Marvel Transformers Classics Volume 1 Information
Transformers Timelines 6 Diamond Edition Cover


Convention / Collector's Club News
Collectors Club Runamuck Revealed In Full
TCC Sideburn - Now Arriving in Europe
Gregg Burger to attend SavCon 2012


Other Transformers News
Generations Rage over Cybertron Toys R Us Exclusive Release in Canada
Star Wars Crossovers Class 1 Wave 2 Revealed


Third Party News
Renderform Upcoming Products
CherryBombToys Exclusive Knight Morpher Commander Gallery
Mastermind Creations Greatshot and Shadow Maru
Headrobots Blood the Dark Warrior Upgrade Kit Video Review
CA-04 Causality Stormbomb Released and En Route to USA
Updated Images of Stormbomb from TFSource
X-Transbots Wheelie Final Sample Images
Dr Wu Non-Transforming Sharkclones information
PerfectEffect Arcee In The Works


TFWe Issue 4

TFW Gallery Amazon Unicron
TFW Gallery United Frenzy
TFW Gallery United Rumble

WTF@TFW Podcast Episode 161
WTF@TFW Podcast Episode 162

Diamond Comics Shipping List for 7 September

Toyark, Thundercats, Hisstank News Round-Up 8-29-11


Also do not forget the TFW2005 and Razer - TFW2005 Video Game Photoshop Contest! The contest closes on 9 September 2011 - that's this Friday!

Original Source: Transformers News 08/29/11 - 09/05/11 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Here’s a goodie for those who want to bring their kids into the Transformers Franchise. Amazon is now listing two new books by Reader's Digest.

Both books are “Board Book Editions” and will be available on March 20, 2012.

Learn more after the jump.

Original Source: New Amazon Listing - Optimus Prime & Bumblebee Stand-up Movers @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received an update from site sponsors TFSource, check it out below:

Greetings SourceFans!
Now that the Summer Sale is over, it's back to business as normal. This week we have new instock items including CA-04 Causality Stormbomb. With the recent news that Hasbro is continuing the Generations line with a new wave, TFsource has preorders for not only a full case of series 05, but also just the two new figures: Blackshadow and Junkion. We've also got a variety of new preorders, including the Asia Exclusive Alternity figures Goldbug and Dai Atlas! All this and more in this weeks SourceNews!

In this issue of SourceNews:
1. Now Instock: CA-04 Causality Stormbomb by Fansproject!
2. TFsource Restock!
3. Now up for Preorder: Restock of Headrobot's popular Headmaster Head Hothead!
4. Now up for Preorder - Generations Series 05 - Factory Sealed Case!
5. TFcon 2011 Exclusive Stronghold Head Piece Now Instock!
6. Now up for Preorder: Asia Exclusive Alternity figures: Goldbug & Dai Atlas!
7. Now Instock: DOTM Japanese Exclusive: DD-10 Skywarp!
8. Newest Instock items at TFsource
9. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Click here to visit TFSource and start shopping!

Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews Update for 6 September 2011 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Convening for over 10 cubits of discussion, Vangelus, Gogdog, and Seth Buzzard run amuck in the cutest way they can. 10 furlongs cute...

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 163

If you use iTunes and regularly subscribe to podcasts, you can add us to your player and have the software download each episode automatically each time we update. To do that, and give us a reviews on iTunes, click here: Transformers Podcast on iTunes.

Original Source: WTF @ TFW Podcast Episode #163 Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Friday September 9th is the last day we will accept entries for The TFW2005 Video Game Photoshop Contest. All you have to do is create an image showing TFW2005 as a video game. You can see what other people have entered, as well as submit your own entry, by Clicking Here.

Grand Prize (3 Winners)
• 1 Razer Dark of the Moon DeathAdder Ergonomic Gaming Mouse
• 1 Razer Dark of the Moon Vespula Dual-Sided Gaming Mouse Mat



Runner-Up Prize (4 Winners)
• 1 Razer Dark of the Moon DeathAdder Ergonomic Gaming Mouse



For more rules and details, Click Here. You can Submit Your Image Here.

Original Source: Last Call To Win a Dark of the Moon Gaming Mouse and Mouse Mat @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here is something we thought was cool - in the Philippines, there are some packaging variants on Deluxe Transformers - they are packaged in robot mode! Could this variant packaging be setting a trend for the rest of the world like robot mode packaging for Voyagers, where Asian markets first debutted robot mode packaging as early as Transformers Animated before it really caught on with the latter waves of Revenge of the Fallen and Hunt for the Decepticons Voyagers. Could history be about to repeat itself?

Also revealed here by bny888 is a special value two pack of Optimus Prime and Megatron Voyagers including a bonus mug - it's the same packaging of the individual Voyagers, but they are mounted in a cardboard sleeve. It looks rather cool, with the logo and faction symbols on the front of the outer sleeve.

Last but not least are some Transformers themed "Phlat Balls", balls that "transform" into frisbees by flattening them and revert to their original form when thrown. These Transformers edition ones come in yellow and black for Bumblebee and red and blue for Optimus.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Philippines Packaging Variation @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here is something we thought was cool - in South Korea, there are some packaging variants on Deluxe Transformers - they are packaged in robot mode! Could this variant packaging be setting a trend for the rest of the world like robot mode packaging for Voyagers, where Asian markets first debutted robot mode packaging as early as Transformers Animated before it really caught on with the latter waves of Revenge of the Fallen and Hunt for the Decepticons Voyagers. Could history be about to repeat itself?

Also revealed here by bny888 is a special value two pack of Optimus Prime and Megatron Voyagers including a bonus mug - it's the same packaging of the individual Voyagers, but they are mounted in a cardboard sleeve. It looks rather cool, with the logo and faction symbols on the front of the outer sleeve.

Last but not least are some Transformers themed "Phlat Balls", balls that "transform" into frisbees by flattening them and revert to their original form when thrown. These Transformers edition ones come in yellow and black for Bumblebee and red and blue for Optimus.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon South Korea Packaging Variation @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The latest cases of Transformers Dark of the Moon toys hitting stores are carrying a special sticker promoting a "Transformers Prime Style" campaign where in exchange for spending $20 or more on Transformers products, you can get a goodie bag including a T-Shirt and a limited edition Kreon, and a $5 off voucher to future Transformers purchases.

Here is what the text of the sticker says:

FREE TRANSFORMERS GIFT PACK FEATURING A LIMITED EDITION T-SHIRT AND MORE ($20 VALUE), when you buy $20 worth of TRANSFORMERS toys by 10/20/2011. Via mail-in form.

See reverse or visit www.TRANSFORMERSPrimeStyle.com for offer form and details.

On the back, the text reads:

TRANSFORMERS Gift Pack consists of one (1) limited edition TRANSFORMERS Dark of the Moon T-shirt (ARV $10.99), one (1) special edition KREON TRANSFORMERS figure (ARV $4.99) and one (1) $5.00 off coupon good through 1/31/2012 for future TRANSFORMERS toys purchase. Terms and Conditions: Offer ends 10/20/2011. Offer valid only in the USA. Void where prohibited. Allow 6-8 weeks to receive Gift Pack by mail. Gift Pack value $20.98. Visit www.TRANSFORMERSPrimeStyle.com for offer form and details. Copyright 2011 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.

Update: Hasbro's Official Transformers You Tube Page has been updated with two commercials. Check 'em out after the jump.

Original Source: Update: Transformers Prime Style @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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Reprolabels has updated their Facebook page with an upcoming label set for the TFC Toys Exgraver toy. This label set homages another certain similar-looking transforming construction vehicle. The anticipation from many fans continues to grow as we continue to report of the news of these figures from TFC Toys, and this anticipated label set will only continue to fuel this.

Also to note, this label set's concept and original design is created by long-time Radicon, sodawilly. You can view some of his past work in the Radicons Customs Gallery, as well as catch up some more of his recent work in TFW2005.com's Radicons Customs section, along with the many other very talented artists there.

Original Source: Reprolabels Preview: TFC Toys Exgraver Label Set! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

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

Original Source: FansProject CA-02 Stombomb Video Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Youtube reviewer Fxfranz has posted a review of Human Alliance Basic Reverb. Check out the review below to see how this Autobot measures up:

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Human Alliance Basic Reverb @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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aufo of HK-TF has shared some new in hand images of Dark of the Moon Cyberverse Soundwave. These new images show Soundwave in robot mode alongside his previous Legends Class toy, as well as together in both modes with Cyberverse Stealth Bumblebee. Last but by no means least are a couple of shots of the packaging.

Click on the link above to check them all out! This news comes to you via Snakas.

Original Source: Cyberverse Soundwave In Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The official Botcon Twitter has been busy, sending out tweat after tweat on the 2012 set. The short version is that the mockups for the set are done and looking very good in the opinion of Fun Publications, that three of the toys in the set are seeing their first updates ever, and that for two, they have drawn on the "distant" past.

Plenty of material here to speculate on! What does it all mean? Two things we can tell you is that it's not Transformers Animated themed, and it's not Trailbreaker, Gears or Brawn - FunPub feels they are more deserving of the Hasbro Classics treatment, but that what they have in store is equally awesome!

Last but by no means least, I'm sure a few of you are asking "well great, but where and when is Botcon 2012 being held?" Gogdog and Seth Buzzard asked the question and got the following reply:

Oh, no, as SOON as we get everything finalized with the PTB and locked up we will announce.

NOBODY wants the locale and date announced more than us. We are working on it every day... LOTS of factors involved.

Read on to view the original text of all the tweats involved!

Original Source: Botcon 2012 Mockups Done - Hints at the set @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Online Children’s Entertainment Magazine; Kidscreen is telling us that Transformers: Prime will soon head towards Asia.

Singapore’s kids’ channel Okto, South Korean public broadcaster EBS and Hong Kong’s TVB Jade will broadcast Transformers: Prime

This fall, Hasbro-Discovery Hub TV Channel is entering its 2nd year.

Original Source: Transformers: Prime Coming To Asia @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Tempting Toys and Collectibles sent us an update today. They wanted to let everyone know that some loading time issues with their new site have been resolved, and that they currently have the following items available:

TAKARA TOMY Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy (Prime) C9 Box, Tempting Toys and Collectibles - $154.99 + s/h
Protector, Tempting Toys and Collectibles - $89.99 + s/h
Flameblast, Tempting Toys and Collectibles - $42.99 + s/h
Warcry, Tempting Toys and Collectibles - $42.99 + s/h
Knight Morpher Annihilator figure, Tempting Toys and Collectibles - $99.99 + s/h
Animated Arcee, Tempting Toys and Collectibles - $59.99 + s/h
Alternity Starscream, Tempting Toys and Collectibles - $47.99 + s/h
Gear of War accessories pack, Tempting Toys and Collectibles - $39.99 + s/h
Botcon 1998 Antagony Figure, Tempting Toys and Collectibles
Botcon 2006 Darkseid Waspinator figure, Tempting Toys and Collectibles

Check out Tempting Toys and Collectibles for all your Japanese Transformers and Godzilla needs!

Original Source: Tempting Collectibles Update - 9/8/2011 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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TFC Toys via the weibo account of Jeffry Zhong (requires registration) have given us a leg up on the progress of their Hercules custom project with this new image of Structor in leg mode. This very rough looking prototype gives a nice clear view of what the leg mode looks like, including our clearest indication yet of how the whole thing fits together. Notice the pivot in the middle for lateral ankle movement, and the new design for how the robot arms apparently tuck in.

Original Source: TFC Toys Structor Leg Mode @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Crazy Devy have unveiled their latest add-on kit, this one for Predaking. This add-on kit is intended to give Razorclaw's lion head a bigger mane in combined mode, a new arm connector for Divebomb / Razorclaw to even up the arm lengths, and an extension to make the barrel of Predaking's main gun longer - much longer - 81mm long in fact. The set is priced at $19.95, and is set to release in early October.

Original Source: Crazy Devy Predaking Mane Add-ons @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Hasbro sent out a press release officially marking their presence at next month's New York Comic Con. Below is an excerpt, read on for the full copy.

PAWTUCKET, R.I. - SEPTEMBER 8, 2011 - For the first time at New York Comic Con, Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) will attend the convention at the Javits Convention Center in New York City from October 13-16 to present many of its iconic brands and meet with fans. Hasbro will have a significant booth presence featuring current and upcoming products from its TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS and KRE-O brands and BEYBLADE, MARVEL and STAR WARS lines. Additionally, Hasbro will host panels for several of its properties and action figure lines as well as offer for sale several HasbroToyShop.com special edition products made for New York Comic Con convention goers.

Original Source: Hasbro to Attend NY Comic Con - With Exclusives? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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September 8th, 2001 - This was the American debut of Robots in Disguise - the US dub of Japan's Car Robots series from the year before. And today marks 10 YEARS since that happened, to the day.

This series has been ignored, forgotten, and tossed to the side by the powers that be, but there are still fans of it, both the show and toys, out there. It was the transition between the Beast Era and the new Millennium, encompassing many things we take for granted today. Autobots and Decepticons for starters. Realistic vehicle modes. Repaints of old molds into new characters. The "reboot" of continuity, while keeping core elements. G1 redecos of toys with similar style. All while keeping the Beasts in play for a bit longer, to transition those late 90s kids to the return of the Autobots.

There is a nice discussion of the series as a whole going on in relation to the 10 year anniversary here: R.I.D. 10th Anniversary - 2001-2011, feel free to join in and share your thoughts. TFW will be doing some more RID celebrating before the year is out, so stay tuned!

Oh, and one more thing....

Original Source: TODAY is the 10th Anniversary of Robots In Disguise! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.