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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Youtube Reviewer FXFranz has posted a review of the upcoming Dark of the Moon Legion Class Soundwave. Soundwave is the only new toy in Cyberverse Legion Wave 4 known to date, but he makes sure to be an awesome toy to make up for being all alone in his assortment!

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Cyberverse Soundwave Video Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Just received the official Press Release for Stern Pinball’s “Transformers Pro” Pinball Machine.

"The story behind the TRANSFORMERS brand makes for a perfect translation into pinball," said Gary Stern, founder, CEO and chairman of Stern Pinball. "We're confident that the long anticipated machine will please the eyes, ears and the hands of even the most diehard TRANSFORMERS fans."

You can read the entire press release, after the jump.

Original Source: Press Release: Stern Pinball To Release TRANSFORMERS Pinball Machine @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Collectors Club have updated with some new information and a sketch of Ultra Magnus for the 2012 comic. The key part of the story as we had previously heard at Botcon is that while the last two years of the story were all about the Elite Guard era and the war's dawn, the new story kicking off in 2012 will flash forward to the present day;

Year three flash forwards to the "present" and kicks off with the initial installment written by G1 Transformers story editor and writer Flint Dille! With Jesse Wittenrich and Pete Sinclair continuing the adventure, you will NOT want to miss the action in 2012!

Yes, you read that correctly, Flint Dille will be penning part one of the 2012 comic, "A Flash Forward", which will feature Runamuck and Runabout and so much more!

Head on over to the Transformers Collector's Club homepage to find out more and get signed up.

Original Source: Transformers Collectors Club Magazine Comic Story for 2012 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Some new images of an unknown Dark of the Moon Optimus Prime redeco have been posted on Facebook by Hong Kong fan group Transformers Galaxy. This redeco comes with Laserbeak's Mech Tech chainguns, this time cast in an interesting shade of brown / gold plastic. Optimus himself is in an interesting mix of clear blue plastic and solid red plastic. He also features some silver paint applications to represent wear or battle damage - it's an interesting redeco which currently has no confirmed home. Though if we were to guess, he might be a part of that $50 Toys R Us exclusive set, perhaps with that gray Shockwave redeco.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Optimus Prime Unknown Redeco Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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TFClub has revealed a new picture of the individual Not-Constructicons via their Facebook page. Shown along with the finished Exgraver and Heavy labor are; Dr. Crank, Neckbreaker, Mad Blender and Structor. This pic gives a good idea how these six bots will match up shoulder-to-shoulder.

Take a look at the pic and then join in on the Hercules Mega Thread to dicuss

Original Source: TFC Hercules Individual Prototypes Group Shot @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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A pre-order for a Transformers 1-3 DVD Box Set has been posted on UK website Play.com. This new set features some very cool unseen packaging art. The set is listed for £24.99 and scheduled for release November 28th. Keep your eyes on this one though, as the listing notes the artwork is subject to change

Click the discuss button to check out the images in and share your thoughts on this set

Original Source: Transformers 1-3 DVD set @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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The organizers of the upcoming New York Comic Con have updated their site with the various panels of the convention. There will be three Transformers-relevent panels of the upcoming convention, which takes place October 13-16.

Jagex - Transformers MMO Panel
Join members from Jagex game studio and Hasbro as they take a look at elements from the upcoming MMO game, “Transformers Universe.”
Date: Friday, October 14
7:45 pm - 8:45 pm

Hasbro: Transformers
Join members of Hasbro’s TRANSFORMERS team as they discuss many aspects of the massive “More Than Meets the Eye” pop-culture brand including action figures, video-games, television series, theme park rides and more!
Date: Saturday, October 15
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm

Hasbro: Transformers Prime
Join the creative team from Hasbro Studios as they take an in-depth look at Transformers Prime, the popular CGI animated series currently airing on The Hub television network!
Date: Sunday, October 16
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

For more information, visit the website itself or click the discuss link.

Original Source: New York Comic Con Transformers Panels Announced @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Grab your salt shakers people, open the lid and take a big grain of salt. Latest reports and interviews with Tyrese Gibson, the actor who played Epps in the Transformers trilogy, have had a statement by the actor that might cause quite a stir.

"My humble prediction would be that... we're at $1.1 billion. This is the biggest year of my life. I'm on the other side of $1.7 billion in box office receipts, between both films. I think, with the success of Transformers: Dark of the Moon, both Michael Bay and Shia probably want a break from the franchise, but there's no way, I believe, that, at some point, they're not going come back to do Transfomers 4. Maybe they need a few years to get a few other creative things out of their system, which is understandable, but for people to love this franchise around the world like they do, it's damn-near crazy to not give the fans what they love and enjoy again. So maybe two years, maybe three years will go by, you never know, but I believe, and hope, that we are able to do another Transformers. I'm a real Transformers fan, outside of the fact that I'm in the movie, but I just hope we're able to do it again one day. It's the first film in Paramount's 99-year history that has ever grossed $1 billion. I hope we're able to figure this out."

What do you guys think? Wishful thinking on the part of the actor, or is Gibson onto something? Discuss away in the thread.

Original Source: Tyrese Gibson Predicts Bay and LeBeouf to Return For Transformers 4. @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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Hunan V and his boys G-Dog and Setty B sit down to diss down the chit chat on the National Toy Hall of Fame, unused Action Masters, and more hot fresh Transformers stir fry!

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 165

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 165 is online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Rakutan store syokugan-ohkoku have put up some promotional pictures of the finalised Transformers Kabaya Wave 4. This series features Victory Leo from Transformers Victory, Inferno based on his Transformers Henkei / Universe incarnation, and Hot Rodimus, based on his Masterpiece version. Ad additonal observation pointed out by Snakas is that each comes with a bonus Rodimus Convoy trailer part to power up Rodimus Convoy.

And yes, Victory Leo does combine with the previously released Star Saber Kabaya to form Victory Saber.

Original Source: Kabaya Transformers Wave 4 Final Images - Comes with Rodimus Trailer Parts @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The second new Transformers movie series video review from Peaugh is of the just-recently-released Sci-Fi Revoltech Movie Optimus Prime. How does this non-transforming, high-detail figure measure up? Check out the review below:

Original Source: Revoltech Movie Optimus Prime Video Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Peaugh has uploaded a pair of new Transformers Dark of the Moon toy reviews to Youtube. This is the first of the pair, highlighting Dark of the Moon Deluxe Leadfoot, who will be a Target exclusive in a two pack with a Topspin redeco named Twin Twist (who we have still yet to see...)




Also check out this brief update video showing a different chest transformation:

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Deluxe Leadfoot Video Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member TCracker has passed along word that the Asian market release version of Masterpiece Convoy (aka Optimus Prime) Version 2.0 will come with a commemorative coin, in the same style as the one that came with Rodmus Convoy. The coin comes packaged in a rather handsome pocket based on the front of Convoy's truck mode / his chest, which slides in half to open. MP-10, which is set to release tomorrow in Malaysia, is the new and redesigned version of the Masterpiece Convoy mold and features a trailer with Roller, plus a Spike driver figure.

Original Source: Masterpiece Convoy MP-10 Asian Release to come with Commemorative Coin @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received next week's shipping list for Transformers comics from 2005 Boards member D-Drive. Next week brings us the fourth Transformers ongoing trade paperback, which collects the Transformers Heart of Darkness miniseries, which focuses on Galvatron and paves the way for the massive Chaos event currently kicking off in the bi-monthly issues of the ongoing. Experience the menace of Galvatron from his own perspective as he faces off against the diabolical D-Void in this miniseries, now all collected in one volume!


TRANSFORMERS ONGOING TP VOL 04

IDEA & DESIGN WORKS LLC

Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning (w) o Ulises Farinas (a & c)

GALVATRON RETURNS! A major power-house villain returns from the Dead Universe with a new purpose, new powers, and a brand new army! Blazing out of the events of INFESTATION and paving the way to TRANSFORMERS: CHAOS-HEART OF DARKNESS is an essential piece of the ongoing TRANSFORMERS saga and its by comic super-stars Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning (Annihilation, Legion of Super-Heroes) and artist sensation Ulises Farinas!

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for 28 September @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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I sense a disturbance in the Force...

That's right, the Class III Star Wars Transformers Darth Vader has hit US retail. This $40 giant toy has four modes - Anakin Skywalker, who turns into a Republic Attack Cruiser. But Anakin falls to the Dark Side, and the toy becomes Darth Vader, who turns into an Imperial Star Destroyer. It's effectively two different toys in one!

The Force was definitely strong with ViceGripX, who found this toy at the Toys R Us in Tacoma, WA.

Original Source: Star Wars Crossovers Darth Vader Anakin Quad Changer Released at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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TFW Admin Tim Formas sent us this bit of news from sunny Hawaii - hanging on pegs in the Honolulu, HI Walmart were the third assortment of Transformers Dark of the Moon Activators, Recon Bumblebee and Ironhide. An interesting item of note is that compared to the earlier promotional pictures, Bumblebee features a darker shade of yellow.

Keep up with the latest sightings in your area in our Transformers Sightings board!

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Activators Wave 3 Released @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers: Dark of the Moon Home Release TV Spot - "Flying".


Twitter Hashtag: #TF3FRIDAY

Original Source: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Home Release TV Spot - Flying @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member xterry has shared with us a magazine scan showing what the upcoming Leader Class Dark of the Moon Striker Optimus Prime will look like. Striker Optimus Prime is a remolded version of Revenge of the Fallen Leader Optimus Prime, with a new blaster and a shield. The shield appears to form part of the rear of the truck in vehicle mode, and is also stated to form a part of this toy's "Stealth Force" mode. It looks like the swords from the previous version of the mold are going to be absent, however.

Also on the scan are first images of what looks like a third exclusive MechTech weapon campaign. As before these are for spending 3'000 yen or more on Transformers Dark of the Moon merchandise, and the campaign launches on 1 October - stay tuned for more information.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Striker Optimus Prime Japanese Exclusive First Image @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Some unfortunate news for fans of TFC Toys's ambitious Hercules project today, as the company has posted via their official Facebook page that the upcoming Not-Longhaul robot known as Heavy Labor has been delayed until the middle of October, due to factory scheduling conflicts and concerns for quality control.

As usual for all of the TFC Toys Hercules toys, click on the Discuss link below to go into the massive Hercules Mega-Thread.

Original Source: TFC Toys Heavy Labor Delayed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Takara Tomy staff Transformers Marketing Producer Mr.Maeda and MP-10 Convoy Version 2.0 designer Mr.Hasui recently (7pm on 22 September) had a two-hour twitter session with fans. One of the key points coming from the conversation has already been widely reported, the reveal of a potential Masterpiece Ultra Magnus Version 2.0. According to the designer, the concept is already completed, and is just waiting fan's positive reaction to make the actual product a reality (so what are you waiting for? Make your voice heard!)

Other points of interest from the Twitter conversation include:

- Alternity cars can fit into MP-10's trailer. Should look good with Bumblebee!
- Looking to future Masterpieces, Masterpiece Megatron Version 2.0 has been considered.
- Many fans passed along their wishes for a Masterpiece Soundwave.
- Transformers United news - There is no immediate plan for future Transformers United releases, but if Transformers United is revisited, the most likely candidates are characters from Generations that have not already been released as United.


Many thanks to 2005 Boards Content and Photo Staff member SydneyY for sending this summary over to us!

Original Source: TakaraTomy Tweets Hint at the Future @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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IDW Publishing and Hasbro held a press conferance on Wednesday about the future of Transformers comics, with the ongoing Chaos arc, the upcoming Transformers #125 - now simply renamed to The Death of Optimus Prime (spoilered for those who don't already know), and what lies beyond. Comic Book Resources has a full on write-up of the event, with pictures.

There's some new information on Chaos including some awesome art of a total beast of a Transformer that John Barber is calling the Deceptigod, a combiner formed from Galvatron's entire army of Sweeps.

Following on from that there is some news on Transformers 125, originally numbered as such because it was the 125th Transformers comic IDW will publish, but now retitled to avoid confusion for readers. The issue formerly known as Transformers 125 will feature two covers, one by Nick Roche that looks suitably epic, and one by Livio Ramondelli which is an excellent homage to the legendary Marvel Transformers #1 by Bill Sienkewicz.

The article finishes with a tiny bit on the two new series that will be launching next year, Transformers More than Meets the Eye and Transformers Robots in Disguise, although IDW were tight-lipped about what is going into each series, except that John Barber and James Roberts are working closely with each other, and that the events of 125 would have far reaching consequences for members of all three factions across both books. Yes, three factions - an image shown at the presentation teases at the introduction of a neutral, civilian population of Transformers aligned with neither side coming into the mix.

Original Source: IDW and Hasbro Press Conference on the Future of Transformers Comics @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Revealed via Nerf's Facebook page, we now have info and pictures of an exclusive for the upcoming New York Comic-Con. In the style of the Nerf Barricade in Optimus Prime colors that was released at San Diego Comic-Con a few months ago, this release shall truly make Bumblebee fanatics happy, as the exclusive for the upcoming convention is a Bumblebee-inspired Nerf Barricade. No word on pricing or production numbers.

Do you feel disappointed by the first NYCC Hasbro reveal, or are you a Champion of Yellow? Sound off in the thread with your reactions by clicking the 'Discuss' link below.

Original Source: NYCC Exclusive Bumblebee Nerf Gun @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers Gift Sets have been around since before Transformers were known as Transformers. Over the years, and through nearly every line, we have gotten some truly amazing sets. So for our Featured Ebay Auction, here are some of the various Transformers Gift Sets.

• G1 VSZ Sunstreaker and Skids vs Buzzsaw Gift Set
• Japanese G1 TF-04 Guard City Gift Set
• Japanese G1 Heroes Pretenders Gift Set
• Car Robots Spy Changer 6-Pack Gift Set
• Japanese Beast Wars Magnaboss Gift Set
• G1 Menasor Gift Set

Original Source: Featured Ebay Auctions - Transformers Gift Sets @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Takara Tomy designer Hasui Shogo posted a tweet earlier today, and in it was a pic of very early concept work for a Masterpiece Ultra Magnus - WITH ARMOR. This looks to use the MP-10 Convoy as the base, with a new trailer to work as Ultra Magnus battle deco.

Check out the pic and discussion after the break.

Original Source: Masterpiece Ultra Magnus Concept Image from Takara Designer @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to HK-TF, and 2005 Boards member miscreant, we have a first look at MP-10 Convoy - in hand!

Check out all the pics after the break.

Original Source: MP-10 Convoy In the Wild @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.