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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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The hunt begins again, I suppose! The Walmart exclusive of Track Battle Roadbuster (which is a redeco of the Roadbuster deluxe from the first wave) has been sighted at three different Walmarts in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. This toy appears to be in a case all by itself, similar to how the Walmart Exclusive Deluxe Optimus Prime was released.

A bit of a fun fact, this redeco is actually based on a real life redeco as the NASCAR itself has been redecoed into several other variants including this color scheme, which was used for some DOTM concept art.

Have you recently found anything in your area? Want to share that information with your fellow Transfans? Swing on by the Sightings forum and share the love.

Original Source: Walmart Exclusive Track Battle Roadbuster sighted in the USA @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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You may have already read TFW2005’s coverage of Transformers Ongoing splitting into two titles; More Than Meets The Eye & Robots In Disguise (If you haven’t read… go read. But mind you… Spoilers!). Both issues are set to release in 4 different covers each in January, 2012. But, as some of you noticed, the covers combine to form one single image each.

Transformers artist Alex Milne is handling the More Than Meets The Eye cover while Marcelo Matere (who is also another famous artist) handles the Robots In Disguise cover. Joining them are talented Priscilla Tramontano, and Josh Perez to take care of the awesome coloring.

Thanks to the DeviantArt accounts of the artists, we are treated with the inter-connected covers. Take a look... after the jump.

Original Source: Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye & Robots In Disguise Cover Art @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Here we are bringing you the IDW January 2012 Transformers Solicitations.

• Infes2ation #1 (of 2)
• Transformers: Robots in Disguise Ongoing #1
• TRANSFORMERS: More Than Meets the Eye #1
• Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers

Findout more about each solicitation, after the jump.

Original Source: IDW January 2012 Transformers Solicitations @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Some new images have been posted on ACToys showing off the latest prototype images of the TFC Toys Dinorobots. All five of these not-Dinobots are now shown in their dino modes, as well as a shot of the combined mode. No shots of the individual robot modes are offered, but there is a look at the assembly line where these prototypes are being made, complete with a glimpse of something in robot mode off to one side. Could it be one of these Dinorobots or one of the Starcats robots that these seem to be coming out with?

Read on and check out our mirror of the images.

Original Source: TFC Toys Dino-Combiner New Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Rakutan shop Toysanta has updated with some new images of Kabaya Transformers Gum Wave 4. This new series of Transformers candy kits has a few other features we were previously unaware of - namely, the Rodimus comes with two face stickers (I am guessing the head is interchangeable somehow?). One sticker has the youthful Rodimus, while the other sticker has the more weathered Rodimus Prime face. The two faces go together nicely with the bonus parts from the three sets, which together form up Rodimus Prime's trailer. Also shown is Victory Leo in his Victory Saber combiner parts form, although the final Kabaya Victory Saber is not shown - you'll have to buy the set to experience the Transformers Gum equivalent of the Victory Combination for yourself! Click on the link above or read on to check out the images.

Original Source: Kabaya Transformers Gum Wave 4 In Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The week after the New York Comic Con brought with it a slight lull, but even in that lull, the Transformers news machine rolled ever onward. Lots more news on Transformers Fall of Cybertron came out, news on the future of the comics too and news on the next Masterpiece, MP-11 Starscream Version 2.0. Transformers Prime toys began to surface among the pre-release circles, and most confusing of all - hints emerged at a possible Transformers 4. But a fast denial of the rumors followed. The whole saga - and the rest of the week's news - is linked up below:


The Transformers 4 Rumor Mill
Hasbro In Talks for Transformers 4
Rumor: Transformers 4 & 5 May Film Back to Back; Jason Statham Rumor Resurfaces
Michael Bay Denies Transformers 4 Rumor
Jason Statham Debunks Future Transformers Movie Rumors


Transformers Movie Series News
Dark Of The Moon Takes Home Best 3D Movie at Spike's Scream Awards
Dark Of The Moon Blu-ray 3D Release Date for Japan
TRU Japan Exclusive Battle Blades Add-On
Dark of the Moon Deluxe Leadfoot Japan Edition and HA Soundwave Official Images
Buster Optimus Prime / Jetfire 2 pack under DOTM in Japan, December
Cannon Force Ironhide Released at US Retail
Walmart Exclusive Track Battle Roadbuster sighted in the USA


Transformers Prime News
Special Transformers Prime DVD Released at Walmart
Transformers Prime First Edition Hitting Canadian Retail In The Next Few Weeks
Transformers Prime Comes to Japan
Transformers Prime Japan Toy Listings
Transformers Prime Cliffjumper and Bumblebee In-hand Images
Transformers Prime Cliffjumper Video Review
Transformers Prime Arcee Video Review


Transformers Video Game News
Fall Of Cybertron - Resurrecting the Dinobots
Interview with Fall Of Cybertron Director, Matt Tieger
Fall Of Cybertron - Animating The Transformers
The Enemies & AI Of Fall Of Cybertron


Japanese Transformers News
MP11 Masterpiece Starscream?
MP-11 Masterpiece Coronation Starscream Official and Up for Pre-Order
MP11 Masterpiece Coronation Starscream Color Images
In Hand Image of MP-11 Starscream
New Images of Upcoming MP-09B Black Rodimus Convoy
New Pics of Transformers United Figures
Encore Soundblaster and Twincast Official Images
Kabaya Transformers Gum Wave 4 In Hand Images


Transformers Comic News
Transformers More Than Meets The Eye and Robots In Disguise Comics Coming In Jan 2012!
Transformers More Than Meets The Eye & Robots In Disguise Cover Art
IDW January 2012 Transformers Solicitations


Other Transformers News
Original G1 Cartoon Storyboards - More Than Meets The Eye


Convention / Collector's Club News
JDT 2011 Exclusive Nemesis Headprime


Third Party News
New Renderform Products available
Xovergen TrailerForce TF01
Maketoys Giant and Fallen New Images
Maketoys Giant, Not-Fallen & Battle Tanker Armor Video Previews
X-Transbots Glider Package Teases "Tyrant"
iGear Weapons for Generations Kup and Reveal The Shield Perceptor
iGear Rager and Spray Test Shots
TFC Toys Structor and Dr. Crank Colored Pics
TFC Toys Dino-Combiner New Images
New MasterShooter Collectibles Targetmaster Pictures
Dr. Wu Unicron Head Prototype Picture


WTF@TFW Podcast Episode 169

Original Source: Transformers News Roundup 10/17/11 - 10/23/11 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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iGear have updated their Facebook Wall with some further additional images of their upcoming products. There's a couple of decent shots of each weapon in the Kup & Perceptor accessory set in these new images, there is also a few new images of Rager and Spray, the Legends sized Huffer and Seaspray unofficial figures. Read on to check out all the images.

Original Source: iGear Rager, Spray, Kup Perceptor Weapons Additional Images @ 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! Check it out below:

Greetings SourceFans!
This week we have a bunch of great new preorders! First we have MP-11 - Masterpiece Starscream - Coronation Set. We also have a bunch of new preorders for the Japanese Transformer Prime Figures and upcoming Transformers United figures. Along with a preorder for new purple energon cubes, a restock of the popular Leader Class - Buster Optimus Prime & Jetfire Giftset, we also have New Recruits and other popular items restocked this week! All this and more in this week's SourceNews!

In this issue of SourceNews:

1. Now up for Preorder - MP-11 Masterpiece Starscream Coronation Set!
2. Now up for preorder: Japanese Transformers Prime figures!
3. TFsource New Recruits and Popular Restock!
4. Buster Optimus Prime & Jetfire Giftset Restock Preorder!
5. CA-05 Causality Backfiery Now Instock!
6. Crazy Devy Update
7. Now up for Preorder: Encore #21 SoundBlaster and #22 Twincast!
8. Now up for Preorder: Transformers United!
9. Now instock: Henkei Classics C-05 Hot Rodimus - Reissue!
10. Now back instock: PE-11 Perfect Effect Scouting Force Camera Set!
11. Now up for preorder: WST Sixchanger and WST Miliary Transport e-hobby color version!
12. MP-10, MP-09 (re-release) and Chronicles Optimus and Megatron Now Instock!
13. Newest Instock items at TFsource
14. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Read on for the full newsletter!

Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews Update for 24 October 2011 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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Action Figure Expo will be collecting new toys at the show this Sunday to help underprivileged children during the holidays. As toy collectors we all remember the joy of receiving new toys at Christmas and want to ensure as many kids as possible get to experience the same feeling. If you are attending the event please bring an unopened/unwrapped toy to support those less fortunate this Holiday season. Bring an unopened toy and get into the dealer room 15 minutes earlier than your ticket time.

The 8th Annual Canadian Action Figure Expo October 30th, 2011 at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel - Toronto Airport 655 Dixon Road, Toronto, Ontario.

We can confirm many of the same dealers from TFcon will be at this event. The show features a huge selection of vintage 80s toys and all the latest releases from today such as Transformers (vintage and Japanese imports), Super Heroes (Marvel, DC etc), Star Wars (new and vintage), GIJoe (vintage and modern), Wrestling, Masters of the Universe and tons of other Action Figures and collectibles. Click here to RSVP via Facebook.

Original Source: Toys For Tots Drive at Canadian Action Figure Expo this Sunday @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Crazy Devy have unveiled their latest Generation 1 upgrade kit. CDMW-27 is an upgrade for Omega Supreme, intended to upgrade his claw arm. The picture is unclear other than showing the tips of the claw angled further inward than normal, but product listings suggest that the new claw parts will be articulated to allow up to 90 degree inward movement.

The upgrade kit is set to release in December, and is up for preorder through our sponsors:

Crazy Devy CDMW-27 at Big Bad Toy Store
Crazy Devy CDMW-27 at TFSource

Original Source: Crazy Devy CDMW-27 Omega Supreme Claw @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The latest from Gameinformer's coverage of High Moon Studio's Fall of Cybertron is all about Autobot Jazz. Optimus Prime's lieutenant in the original cartoon, Fall of Cybertron is set to see Jazz take the role of a playable character. The article has some spoilers as it goes into detail about how Jazz fits into the story, and there is also some examination of how Jazz's personality is integrated into the way the character moves and plays. A key feature discussed in the article is how Jazz has an emphasis on speed - his levels are large and multi-tiered, and Jazz can traverse them using his signature grapple ability, which older fans might remember from the earliest episodes of Transformers Generation 1.

It is also mentioned in the course of the article that Cliffjumper is also expected to be a playable character, and that he and Jazz have a "buddy cop" kind of dynamic between them.

Click here to check out the full article, then discuss it on our 2005 Boards. Be sure to check out the full artwork of Fall of Cybertron Jazz on the second page of the article.

Original Source: Fall of Cybertron Jazz Character Focus @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A new Transformers prize draw campaign has begun. This new prize draw runs from November 1 to January 31 of the next year. The top prize is an extremely shiny looking version of Voyager Sentinel Prime, limited to 10 pieces. Second prize is a Transformers USB web camera, again limited to 10 pieces. A gold version of Fireburst Optimus Prime's energy axe is the third prize and is limited to 100 pieces. Lastly, all entrants get Transformers wallpaper for their PC. Full details of this campaign only open to Japanese fans are on Takara-Tomy's website.

Original Source: Lucky Draw Voyager Sentinel Prime by Takara-Tomy @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Tempting Toys and Collectibles sent us an update, check it out below:

• Fansproject Warcry upgrade figure - $39.99
• Fansproject Flameblast upgrade figure - $39.99
• Infinity Warfare upgrade set (red) - $24.99
• Infinity Warfare upgrade set (blue) - $24.99
• New MP-10 Masterpiece Convoy & MP-09 Rodimus Convoy set for $399.99
• Rare sealed G1 Transformers for trade
• Rare AFA graded G1 Transformers for trade

Original Source: Tempting Collectibles Update 10/25/2011 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Collectors Club has officially unveiled their second exclusive for next year, Shattered Glass Drift aka the Mech with the mouth aka the bot of banter! Check out the official mockup images of SG Drift on the Transformers Collectors Club homepage (mirrored here for convenience). Also check out the attached advert promoting Drift we received from the TFCC, which shows off the artwork for Shattered Glass Drift! The best part is, he'll be up for pre-order in early 2012!

Original Source: Shattered Glass Drift Officially Unveiled @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Here's something cool if you always wanted to pick up one of those Leader Class Dark of the Moon Bumblebee's - Walmart is now doing an exclusive bonus value pack. Leader Class Bumblebee comes packaged with Deluxe Class Starscream - so you get two good fun toys in one bonus value package. The set was sighted in Florida priced $42.88 - so you're effectively getting a free Deluxe Starscream. Once again, this bonus value set is only available at Walmart - be sure to check it out.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Walmart Exclusive Leader Bumblebee and Deluxe Starscream Bonus Value Pack @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Just when you thought you collected all of their world, here comes another Cyberverse figure to hunt down! 2005 boards member Hot_Lap has found Cyberverse Soundwave at his local Target. Want proof? Check out that thumbnail!

Original Source: Cyberverse Soundwave Sighted @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Following on from the New York Comic Con, Hasbro have made the slides from their new products presentation available to the fandom at large. Presented herein are closer looks at upcoming Transformers Movie and Transformers Prime toys, including:

Movie Trilogy


Deluxe Optimus Prime with Trailer
Bumblebee redeco
Wheeljack "Generation 1" retool
Autobot Ratchet "Rescue Ratchet" white redeco
Soundwave "Soundblaster" redeco


Transformers Prime


Deluxe Robots in Disguise Series

Bumblebee (new mold)
Cliffjumper (new mold)
Wheeljack
Soundwave


Cyberverse Legion

Autobot Ratchet
Vehicon
Arcee
Bumblebee
Cliffjumper


Cyberverse Commanders

Optimus Prime
Bulkhead
Starscream
Megatron


Cyberverse Vehicle

Wheeljack with Star Hammer


Check out all the pictures after the break. There were also other pictures enclosed, but for the sake of cutting to the chase, what is presented here is the "new" stuff.

Original Source: New York Comic Con Transformers Prime & Movie Trilogy Slides @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Mastermind Creations have released a whole bunch of new images of their Terminus Hexatron aka third party unofficial Sixshot. The new images give an impression of the size of the piece - it will rival Dark of the Moon Leader Bumblebee in height, in other words, it will be approximately Leader sized. Check out the images after the break.

Original Source: Mastermind Creations Terminus Hexatron Prototype Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Last few days, we’ve been hearing a lot about Director Michael Bay, Jason Statham, Shia LaBeaouf (Sam Witwicky) making comments regarding the floating rumors. But what about the current Transformers Live Action Movie star actress; Rosie Huntington-Whiteley?

Well here she is addressing the possibility of her (as well as Shia and Michael’s) future involvement with the Transformers Movie Franchise.

"We'll see about that," Huntington-Whiteley told Los Angeles Times, Monday at the Hollywood Awards, seemingly doubtful about LaBeouf's statement. Asked if the actor could be persuaded to return for another "Transformers," she replied: "I think so. He'll kill me for saying that."


We are yet to hear the official announcement which is said to happen soon.

But, on many interviews and on his official website, Michael Bay mentioned that he won't be returning to direct another TF Movie.

Original Source: Rosie, Shia And Michael May Return For The Next Transformers Live Action Movie @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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Magazine scans of both Figure King and Dengeki Hobby provide updates for many anticipated figures. Among them are some new images of:

• Striker Optimus Prime
• Human Alliance Soundwave
• Encore Devastator
• gold version of voyager Sentinel Prime (Lucky Draw perhaps?)
• [Cyberverse] Soundwave
• Leadfoot (weaponized version)

Check out the image scans after the jump!

Original Source: Figure King and Dengeki Hobby Magazine Scans @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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A solicitation for the Tomy diecast vehicle brand Tomica surfaced today, providing some in-package images of the non-transformable representations of both Bumblebee and Optimus Prime. Both of these toys depict these characters from their Dark of the Moon representations. Notably, this is another DotM toy of Optimus Prime that includes his trailer (thus making it slightly higher in retail cost than the Bumblebee).

Original Source: New Images of Takara Tomy Tomica TFs @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Some more images of the TFC Toys Dino-Combiner group have been posted over at Action Figure Checklist. These new images show the group of five not-Dinobots in dinosaur and combined mode, and for the first time ever, in their individual robot modes! These new images indicate that the five have varying degrees of Generation 1 influence in their design - while Swoop and Slag look very muck like updates of their originals, Grimlock and Snarl have less resemblance, while Sludge ends up looking rather generic. Check out the images and see for yourself.

Meanwhile on ACToys, closeup images of the remaining three in dino mode have been posted. We've seen Swoop and Grimlock's dinos before, shown here in higher resolution are Snarl, Slag and Sludge.

Original Source: TFC Toys Dinobots Robot Modes @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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E-hobby has posted 2 new images of Masterpiece Coronation Starscream. One of the shots shows the Decepticon Air Commander in a rather suspect pose - would you trust him with that deceptive smirk on his face while he stands there nonchalantly?

Check out the new images after the jump!

Original Source: New MP11A Masterpiece Coronation Starscream Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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No prisoners... Only trophies!

The latest addition to my collection - and subsequently the TFW Transformers Toy Galleries - is Dark of the Moon Cyberverse Legion Soundwave. The first of three new Soundwave toys coming out over the course of the next few months, Legion Class Soundwave is a nice affordable version of the Decepticon Mercedes SLS AMG. Nicely detailed and featuring a simple yet effective transformation, Cyberverse Soundwave is a pretty fun little toy - though one with a few balance issues in robot mode.

Click on the link below to check out our gallery, and then hit the discuss button to read my in-depth review.

Dark of the Moon Cyberverse Legion Soundwave Gallery

Original Source: TFW Dark of the Moon Cyberverse Soundwave Gallery @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The latest Transformers Fall of Cybertron update from Gameinformer is a timeline, showing the events of Transformers War for Cybertron and Fall of Cybertron in relation to each other, and also to events covered in the Transformers Exodus and Exiles books (Exiles is merely alluded to). There are some hints - spoilers potentially - at what might be coming in Fall of Cybertron's plot in this timeline. Check it out - this is the closest we have yet seen to a definitive timeline of this continuity, although all indications within the article state that this is High Moon's timeline, and not the official Hasbro timeline which also incorporates Transformers Prime.

Original Source: The Transformers Timeline According to High Moon Studios @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.