[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Andrew Wildman updated his blog with…

"Just finished all the pencil art for Transformers #81. So strange to be doing this stuff again and to pick up from the old Marvel stuff. So it’s 20 years since issue 80 but actually it was just like old times and I got these 22 pages done in 15 days. Not bad eh? couldn’t have done that 20 years ago. And they say you slow down when you get older. PAH!!! "

This is it folks!

Original Source: 20 Years In The Making - Transformers Issue #81 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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3rd Party Group, IGear, has updated their Facebook page with an upcoming free figure promotion. Starting November 17th, 2011 any orders of $300 or more will get one Not For Sale Golden Bee. The item is limited to 50 pieces and will be shipped separately.

Take a look at the pics after the break

Original Source: Igear Free Golden Bee Figure Promotion @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: XJunky @ TFW2005.com

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Hideously desynchronized by his futuristic country's futuristic internet, Vangelus adamantly joins GogDog and Seth Buzzard for some thrills, spills, and international dissent!

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 173

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 Episode 173 Now Online! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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The time has come and the long, long wait is finally over for Transformers Prime fans in the United States, as the first wave of Deluxes in the First Edition line-up have been sighted at a Toys R Us in Fort Worth, Texas! TFW2005 Board Member woolypanda has found the wave which is compiled of Bumblebee, Arcee and Starscream and has kindly shared his sighting with us, as well as visual proof.

Don't have a Toys R Us within a reasonable distance like me? Good news from TFW2005 member ceerad, as the toys may be hitting their website in full force. The entire line isn't up just yet, as it's just Bumblebee for now, but in due time the rest of the First Edition toys are sure to follow.

So what are you waiting for? An invitation? Do you want the planet to turn into Unicron or something? Get out there and start the hunt and don't forget to share your sightings on TFW2005's Sightings Forum.

Original Source: Transformers Prime First Edition Deluxe Wave 1 sighted at US Retail @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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We have some in-hand photos of the previously-reported Toys"R"Us Japan Exclusive Battle Blades Add-On set provided by member GENgoraw. This set is intended to accompany the Japanese-exclusive movie Striker Optimus Prime toy, which is featured in these photos as well. This set will also work with any RotF Optimus Prime mold.

Check out the photos after the jump!

Original Source: In-hand Photos of the TRU Japan Exclusive Battle Blades Add-Ons @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Can't wait to get your hands on MakeToys Battle Tanker add on for Reveal The Shield G2 Optimus Prime? Fans in Japan got 1st dibs earlier as the 1st sets were shipped out. Images have surfaced on 2chan, which we've mirrored here.

Check out how the final product turned out after the jump!

Original Source: MakeToys Battle Tanker Released In Japan @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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IDW Publishing has updated their website with the solicitations for the month of February. Both Transformer tie in titles for the sequel to the Infestation crossover are listed.

• Infestation 2: TRANSFORMERS #1 (of 2)
  Chuck Dixon (w) • Guido Guidi (a) • Livio Ramondelli, Guidi (c)
• Infestation 2: TRANSFORMERS #2 (of 2)
  Chuck Dixon (w) • Guido Guidi (a & c)

Click on the title bar to read the descriptions

Original Source: IDW February Solicitations - Infestation 2 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member D-Drive has sent us the Diamond Comics shipping list for next week, 23 November. There's nothing directly Transformers related on the list - only an Ashcan edition of IDW's Infestation 2. Infestation 2 features a return visit to the Transformers Hearts of Steel Elseworlds continuity, and this preview issue may feature some preview of the Transformers component of this crossover.

Original Source: Diamond Comics Shipping List for 23 November @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Hub have sent us over a whole lot of cool information on the upcoming Transformers Rescue Bots Television series, including the details of the premise, the voice cast and most important of all - the date of the premiere so you can check this show out.

Transformers Rescue Bots will premiere with a special sneak peek presentation of its first two episodes on Saturday 17 December 12pm - 1pm on The Hub. Voice talent will include Steve Blum (voice of Starscream on “Transformers Prime”), John DiMaggio (voice of Bender on “Futurama”), Maurice LaMarche (voice of Morbo and Calculon on “Futurama”), Lacey Chabert ("Party of Five") and LeVar Burton (“Star Trek: The Next Generation”).

Read on for the full release from The Hub.

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots Cartoon Information - Premieres 17 December @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've got a new Transformers Toy Gallery to share with you! Transformers Prime toys were found at retail yesterday, and today, we carry on the Transformers Prime love with a Transformers Prime toy gallery! Autobot Cliffjumper, a great character who exits the series way too quickly, gets the spotlight first - he's a great toy with a very good look to him and an illustration of how with Transformers Prime toys, those realistic and very square vehicles can turn into some very rounded robot modes.

Check out the full gallery and share the love for Cliffjumper!

TFW Transformers Prime Cliffjumper Gallery

Original Source: TFW Transformers Prime Cliffjumper Gallery @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Facebook Group Planet Iacon have shared some in-box images of Transformers Encore Devastator in package. These images show the first Transformers Combiner in his first re-release since the 1990s, and confirm contrary to the original promotional images that this release is 100% accurately colored to the original toy. (The promotional pictures used an old version that was partly repainted from a Diaclone prototype from about 26 years ago).

Also coming with this release in Hong Kong in the vein of the Masterpiece Transformers promotional items is a commemorative coin. This special coin is emblazoned with Devastator's head and features the month of release and comes in a uniquely styled packaging.

Original Source: Encore Devastator in Hand Images and Hong Kong Bonus Coin @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: DESTRO @ TFW2005.com

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Live coverage of IDW's Infestation 2 with exclusive art and new universe information.

G.I. Joe Infestation will be Cobra Team focus. Crystal Ball and Interrogator included in book. Really cool story in this one. (Cover Posted)

Infestation 2 Tattoos (Images Up)

The first D&D book will be introduced. (Just Posted Cover)

TMNT is also being included. (Cover Posted)

Infestation 2 is set up as as a Stand Alone run. The direction of the new Infestation 2 is a "Lovecraft" type of universe.

IDW Publishing has updated their website with the solicitations for the month of February. Both Transformer tie in titles for the sequel to the Infestation crossover are listed.

• Infestation 2: TRANSFORMERS #1 (of 2)
  Chuck Dixon (w) • Guido Guidi (a) • Livio Ramondelli, Guidi (c)
• Infestation 2: TRANSFORMERS #2 (of 2)
  Chuck Dixon (w) • Guido Guidi (a & c)

Click on the title bar to read the descriptions

Original Source: Infestation 2 Live IDW Panel Coverage @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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We have some new information about the Ultimate Collection Signature Edition Transformers Movie Trilogy Set thanks to Nelson, the admin of Michael Bay Official Website.

• There will only be 5,000 made.
• They will be autographed by Bay.
• Will be sold on Amazon.com and another US retailer.
• They will contain the 3 TF Blu-ray movies + behind the scenes stuff.
• It will be out in December.

And additionally it has a real film strip of the TF movie sandwiched between the Plexiglass plates.

Original Source: More Details Of The Ultimate Collection Signature Edition Transformers Movie Trilogy Set @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Are you a fan of the short lived Power Core Combiners line, and were you disappointed since the later waves were difficult to find? Just in time for the holidays, value packs bundling the later wave PCC Commanders with 5 packs have been sighted at Walmart. The later waves had more appeal than the initial waves, arguably because Hasbro had saved the best for last.

Original Source: Walmart Power Core Combiner Value Packs Sighted @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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If you are seething with anticipation for Striker Optimus Prime from the Transformers 3 Dark Of The Moon line, you probably want to read about how it turned out. You're in luck as 2005 boards member BraveMagnus has obtained Striker Optimus in Japan, and graced us with a pictorial review. Read on to see how the highly anticipated leader Optimus figure turned out!

Original Source: Striker Optimus Prime Pictorial Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers Dark of the Moon wowed audiences over the summer - so much so it has received two nominations for the People's Choice Awards, in the categories of Favorite Movie and Favorite Action Movie. Shia LaBeouf has also received a nomination for Favorite Action Movie Star.

Transformers Dark of the Moon faces stiff opposition though - also nominated for Favorite Movie are Bridesmaids, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, The Help and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. Competing for the title of Favorite Action Movie are Fast Five, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, Thor and X-Men: First Class. (Shia meanwhile is contending against Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds, Taylor Lautner and Vin Diesel).

Will Transformers Dark of the Moon take home any awards or will it be a runner-up once again? The People's Choice Awards take place on 11 January 2011 on CBS, be sure to check them out and see how Transformers fares!

Original Source: Transformers Dark of the Moon Peoples Choice Award Nominations @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member encline has shared with us the first actual prototype pictures of the Mastermind Creations Cyclops. Based on the design for Hearts of Steel Shockwave, this goliath of a third party product - the biggest one to our knowledge thus far - was on show at the Metropolis Comics and Toys TF Metro-con tonight in Vancouver, BC. Standing at about twice the height of a Deluxe toy, Cyclops is currently set for a release in January.

Original Source: Mastermind Creations Cyclops First Prototype Pictures @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Protoman’s back!!! And he’s bringing us the Video Review of Transformers: Prime R2D---- I mean Bumblebee.

Bio:
He's a hot muscle car, and also the Autobot who's been on Earth the longest. So he knows humans best, which helps explains why he's so serious about looking after Raf. Bumblebee's voicebox was damaged on Cybertron, so he "talks" in bleeps and blurts. He may make mistakes, but he's eager to please Optimus Prime.

Yes, here’s Transformers: Prime First Edition Deluxe Bumblebee (with Honey!)

Original Source: Transformers: Prime First Edition Deluxe Bumblebee Video Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Strap it on with Vangelus, Aaron, and Omegus to deliver a message of Transformers cheer to the citizens of Stillwater!

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 174

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 174 Now online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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On Friday, we shared with you a gallery of Transformers Prime's Cliffjumper. Tonight, it's the turn of Cliffjumper's partner, the female Autobot warrior Arcee! Transformers Prime Arcee comes to life as one of those really cool toys that manages to have a small vehicle mode, and a tall robot mode! She's also nice and poseable, you can recreate lots of the cool poses from the show with this toy.

Click here to check out the full gallery: Transformers Prime Arcee

Original Source: TFW Transformers Prime Arcee Gallery @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Rescue Bots news continues to roll in - this time it's a new toy sighting! Boulder the Construction-Bot, one of the new Autobots on the team in Transformers Rescue Bots, has been sighted at US retail! He was found at the Lynnwood, WA Target by 2005 Boards member ArchAngelz. No word yet on where the fourth member of the team, Blades, is at - he was in a previous wave which there's been no reported sighting on.

Remember you can always find out what is new in your area and share your own findings in our Transformers Sightings board.


TFW2005 fun fact: The name Boulder is new to Transformers, but is not new to transforming robots. The Rock Lords, a spin off of Transformers' great 80's rivals the Go-Bots, featured a heroic character named Boulder.

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots Boulder Sighted @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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iGear have updated their Facebook wall with some new images of their Rager and Spray. Small enough to fit in the palm of an adults hand, these updated Generation 1 Minibots retain their original diminutive stature but up the details and the poseability. These new images show what might be the final versions - fully painted, potentially finished articles.

Original Source: iGear Rager and Spray Fully Painted 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.

Greetings SourceFans!
This week we have news on the upcoming release of MP-09B Masterpiece Black Version Rodimus Prime, TFC Toys Heavylabor replacement parts, a new Article from Maz, Transformers Prime First Edition preorders, New Recruits and more! All this and more in this week's SourceNews!

In this issue of SourceNews:
1. MP-09B Masterpiece Black Version Rodimus Prime Preorder Update!
2. New Recruits!
3. Now up for Preorder: Transformers Prime First Edition Figures!
4. TFC Toys Update! Heavylabor Instock! Dr. Crank and Structor up for Preorder!
5. XTransbots now up for Preorder!
6. New preorders from Junkion Blacksmith!
7. Now up for Preorder: MP-11 Masterpiece Starscream Coronation Set!
8. Buster Optimus Prime & Jetfire Giftset Restock Preorder!
9. Now up for Preorder: Encore #21 SoundBlaster and #22 Twincast!
10. Now up for Preorder: Transformers United!
11. New Preorders from iGear!
12. New Source Article Up!
13. Newest Instock items at TFsource
14. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Read on for the full update! And click here to visit TFSource and start shopping.

Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews Update for 21 November 2011 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

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

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Fellow TFW member lushkwok has just recieved the Maketoys Battle Tanker upgrade kit for Generations G2 Optimus Prime. In whole, the product seems to be of excellent quality with even the box being an excellent display piece. Click above to view the full image gallery and opinions on this third part release.

Original Source: Maketoys Battle Tanker Pictorial Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Well, it's been quite a week. Two major retail sightings brought joy to many of us - Transformers Prime toys were spotted, as were the Transformers Generations Wave 9, although the confirmation that Transformers Prime Season 2 is not coming until 2012 was a bit of a downer for some. We've had the date of the premiere of the Transformers Rescue Bots cartoon and details of its voice cast, first hand impressions of Transformers The Ride, and more information on IDW's Infestation 2. All in all, a pretty good week for news! Who knows what this week might bring?


Transformers Prime News
Transformers Prime Season 2 to Premiere in early 2012
Transformers Prime First Edition Deluxe Wave 1 sighted at US Retail
Transformers: Prime - Darkness Rising DVD Signing
Transformers: Prime First Edition Deluxe Bumblebee Video Review


Transformers Generations News
Generations Junkheap and Sky Shadow found at US Retail


Transformers Movie Series News
Transformers Dark of the Moon Peoples Choice Award Nominations
Transformers: An Interview with the Design Team
More Details Of The Ultimate Collection Signature Edition Transformers Movie Trilogy Set
First Hand Impression of Transformers: The Ride
TRANSFORMERS The Ride Opening December 3rd - Teaser Clip and Behind the Scenes Interview!
Striker Optimus Prime Pictorial Review
Dark of the Moon Striker Optimus Prime In Hand Images
In-hand Photos of the TRU Japan Exclusive Battle Blades Add-Ons
Dark Of The Moon Deluxe Soundwave Pictures
Takara DSM DD-09 Human Alliance Soundwave Images
Asia Exclusive Year Of The Dragon Ultimate Optimus Prime
New Gallery of TomyTec 1/144 Scale Starscream
Kre-O Optimus and Mechtech Leader Bumblebee Nominated for 2011 People's Play Awards


Transformers Rescue Bots News
Transformers Rescue Bots Cartoon Information - Premieres 17 December
Transformers: Rescue Bots Wins Disney Family Fun Toy Of The Year 2011 Award
Transformers Rescue Bots Boulder Sighted


Transformers Comic News
Simon Furman Interview from Auto Assembly Europe
20 Years In The Making - Transformers Issue #81
Infestation 2 Live IDW Panel Coverage
IDW February Solicitations - Infestation 2
GI Joe Classics Volume 14 featuring Generation 2 Prequel Issues
Transformers Timelines 6 Allspark Almanac Addendum Preview


Transformers Video Game News
Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Cinematic Reveal Trailer To Premiere At The Video Game Awards 2011


Other Transformers News
Encore Devastator in Hand Images and Hong Kong Bonus Coin
Walmart Power Core Combiner Value Packs Sighted
Transformers Toy Concept & Design Images


Convention News
Slagacon Exclusive Vector Zeta New Images


Third Party News
Mastermind Creations Cyclops First Prototype Pictures
Maketoys Giant Excavator and Bulldozer Color Images
MakeToys Battle Tanker Released In Japan
New Images of JustiToys World's Smallest Solo Assault Group (Not-Sixshot)
New Images of Dr. Wu's Protector Face Replacement
TFC Toys Star Cat Rescue Defensor Version
Renderform Metropolis Frost Axe
Renderform Gold Scout Bonus Guns
TheBOTshop Roadbuster Kits Available on Shapeways
New Images of Xovergen Trailerforce-01


TFW Transformers Prime Cliffjumper Gallery
TFW Transformers Prime Arcee Gallery

WTF@TFW Podcast Episode 173
WTF@TFW Podcast Episode 174

Diamond Comics Shipping List for 23 November

Original Source: Transformers News Roundup 11/14/11 - 11/20/11 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.