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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.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Board member Soundwavedotm has stopped by and shared with us a whole bunch of cool pictures of the upcoming Dark Of The Moon Deluxe Wheeljack figure. Soundwavedotm has gone out of this way to show off the robot mode, vehicle mode and some comparison pics with other movie figures such as Leader Optimus Prime and deluxe Leadfoot.

Check out all the images and discuss after the jump!

Original Source: Dark Of The Moon Wheeljack In Hand Pictures @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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If you can't wait to get your hands on MakeToys Battle Tanker, site sponsor BigBadToyStore now has it up for preorder! Price is $102.99 before shipping! The 1st edition even comes with an exclusive sword for Drift!

Original Source: MakeToys Battle Tanker Preorders Up At BBTS @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Joe Moore @ TFW2005.com

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Today, for our Featured Ebay Auctions, we have various Convoy's. For those new to Transformers, Convoy is the Japanese equivalent to "Prime". Check out some of the toys below to see some of the figures bearing the name Convoy.

• Transformers Beast Wars Lucky Draw Black Lio Convoy | eBay
• Transformers Beast Wars Reborn Optimus Primal (Convoy) & Megatron boxset MIB | eBay
• E-hobby Takara THS-01, THS-02 & THS-02B Black Convoy 1 set = 3pcs MISB C9.5+ AFA | eBay
• TRANSFORMER G1 BEAST WARS II C-16
• Superlink Exclusive Fire Convoy + Dark Rodimus + Convoy Kicker Boxset MISB AFA | eBay
• Rare! Transformers C-1 Beast Wars Burning Convoy JP | eBay
• Transformers TV Land limited Crystal Convoy & Scourge | eBay
• Transformers Beast War Chrome Convoy C-40 Lucky Draw | eBay

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

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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An extra update for fans of all things third party - TFSource have listed preorders for both the Maketoys Hover & Bomber set as well as the Maketoys Battle Tanker. Be sure to check them both out!

Original Source: Maketoys Hover & Bomber, Battle Trailer up for Preorder at TFSource @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Following on from the initial information we received toward the end of last week, The Hub has sent us the full voice cast list for Transformers Rescue Bots. As well as the previously confirmed voice actors (Please note: John DiMaggio was included in error.) we can now confirm that the cast will be joined by Jeff Bennett, Parvesh Cheena, D.C. Douglas, Élan Garfias, Jason Marsden, Shannon McKain, Diamond White and Imari Williams. This press release also confirms that Peter Cullen will reprise his role as Optimus Prime when he makes cameo appearances in Transformers Rescue Bots.

Read on for the full voice cast list.

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots Voice Cast Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Superquad7 @ TFW2005.com

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Delta Star sends us a November update for some new Reprolabels sets for the month of November. Among them are additional labels for Fansproject Backfiery, Generations Drift, DotM Human Alliance Leadfoot (one each for the American and Japaense releases), and a personal favorite of ol' Superquad7 would be the iGear Coneheads.

Delta Star also really enjoys Micromasters (especially the obscure ones), and another set he's made is one for the Micromasters Sports Car Patrol. There are sets for both the US and the Japanese releases.

Along the Generation One vein, anyone looking to relabel their G1 Action Master Gutcruncher will have to wait no more (if they have one in their collection, as he's more of a rarity!), as the set is based on the original stickers, but with more chrome.

Reprolabels also ventures into sets other than Transformers and has made a Power Rangers ammendment set, which has the distinction of being FREE!

Check out the photos of the sets after the jump!

Original Source: Reprolabels.com November Update! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Ever been curious how a Transformer toy gets made? Website Starblight.de has updated with an informative article courtesy of 2005 Board member Nevermore. In this first part, the article goes into depth on the design process of Transformer toys. Starting with selecting the alternate mode, realism, robot mode, gimmicks and head design. It's a very definitive read pulled together from many sources throughout our community of fans.

Check out the article at the link above and join in the discussion on the 2005 boards

Original Source: From Drawing Board to Store Shelf: The Development of a Transformer Toy @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Word is reaching us from online retailers including our friends TFSource that the third of the TFC Toys Hercules Team members - Structor - is set for a release next week, and is expected to arrive in stock the week after. Even with the potential for a few shipping delays as we enter the holiday period, it looks like Structor will be in the hands of fans in time for Christmas.

Latest word is also that member number 4, Dr Crank, is due in early to mid December, but realistically may not arrive until after Christmas due to the holiday season.

Check out preorders for both at our sponsors:

Toyarena - Structor, Dr Crank
TFSource - Structor, Dr Crank
Big Bad Toy Store - Structor, Dr Crank

Original Source: TFC Toys Structor Released in Asia Next Week @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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We have some new info regarding the upcoming Transformers Movie Trilogy Ultimate Collection Signature Edition. It seems as though you won’t be getting it for this Christmas. Nelson; the admin of Michael Bay Official Website mentioned…

• The Signature series box set will available January 31, 2012.
• It will include the DOTM 3D Blu-ray as an added bonus.

Nelson also came to our forum to answer a member question regarding Michael Bay’s Signature on this special edition.

“Actually, they're being personally hand-signed by him as we speak. All 5,000. No two will be exactly the same.”

So, whoever get their hands on this special collectors’ item will indeed be holding a unique piece from the Movieverse.

Price not yet announced.

Original Source: Transformers Movie Trilogy Ultimate Collection Signature Edition Release Date & More Info @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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It's that time of year again. That time of year when we gather to celebrate the holidays with our loved ones, eat massive amounts of food, and sit by the fire place enjoying a nice cup of cocoa. Oh, it's also the time of year to camp outside your favorite retail stores for hours on end to get the best deals on stuff! Our favorite retailers that carry our beloved Robots In Disguise are no different. We've got a running list of all the discounted goods you can get your paws on.

The list is pretty lengthy, click on the title bar to get the scoop on all the hot deals that will be available this Black Friday!

Want to check out all the deals that are happening besides the ones happening on Friday? Keep up to date in our Official Sales, Deals and Coupons Thread!

Original Source: Transformer Black Friday Deal Round-Up @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to ModxToy.com we have the latest Hyper Hobby December 2011 Scan. Several items have been released and some are upcoming. Included in the scan are:

• DA-28 Striker Optimus Prime and his store give-a-way incentive battle blades
• DD-09 Human Alliance Soundwave with Laserbeark and Dylan Gould
• CV-26 Cyberverse Legion Soundwave
• DA-34 Deluxe Leadfoot
• DA-33 Deluxe Air Raid
• Encore Devastator
• Lucky Draw Gold Chrome Plated Voyager Sentinel Prime

Check out the rest of Hyper Hobby's December Scans at the link above and head over to the 2005 Boards to discuss the 'Bots and 'Cons shown.

Original Source: Hyper Hobby December 2011 Scan @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to Cybergundam blog for posting scans of the latest Figure Oh magazine, we have our first look at what the Transformers Prime figures will look like in Japan. Bumblebee is shown as well as Optimus Prime and Bulkhead with some much darker plastic.

Also included in the scan are some pictures of upcoming Dark of The Moon Figures such as Neoscanning Bumblebee, Tomica Vehicles, Deluxe Soundwave and Wheeljack and 1/144 scale MIX F-22 Starscream.

EZ Collection are shown as well including Bluestreak and Skywarp!

Check out this first image by clicking the title bar and discuss the possibilities for the rest of the line on the 2005 Boards!

Original Source: First Look at Japanese Transformers Prime Figures @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Good news for fans of the Powercore Combiner line. The very last figure from the line, Over-Run with Stunticons, has been found at discount store Ross by 2005 Board member Big Hank. Big Hank previously found the other last two Powercore 5-Packs, Grimstone and Steamhammer, at a discount store back in August. This figure was controversial when it was revealed due to the name the character had before it was renamed to Over-Run. Over-Run is a repaint of Powercore Combiners Leadfoot packaged with a mix of drones from Rallybots and Destructicons sets. If you're a Powercore Fan or a fan of the Stunticons, now is the time to check your local Ross and other discount stores.

Have Transformer sightings? Post them in our sightings forum!

Original Source: Powercore Combiner Over-Run Found at Ross @ 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 a special Thanksgiving news item. The top bit of news is that the two TFCC store exclusives, Shattered Glass Drift and Runamuck, will be going up for preorder in January! The exact date is unconfirmed, but the recommendation is if you want to secure these two toys, you need to be a member by January 1st 2012. The estimated ship date is early March.


The update also has details on issue 42 of the Transformers Collectors Club Magazine. It's a Transformers Prime special - check out Wheeljack on the cover! The issue will also have an interview with the voice of G1 Tracks and Cosmos, Michael McConnohie, two all new MTMTE profiles, a retrospective article by Jim Sorenson and the finale to the 2011 Comic storyline "Battle Lines."

Original Source: TFCC Confirms Runabout and Shattered Glass Drift Preorders to open in January @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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

Original Source: Mastermind Creations Cyclops Video Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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

Original Source: Takara-Tomy Human Alliance Soundwave Video Review @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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The appropriately named 2005 Board member, Soundwavedotm has once again shared with us some new pictures of upcoming Transformer releases. This time around it's Dark Of The Moon Deluxe Soundwave. He's taken some nice photos of Soundwave's robot mode including an alternate transformation for the shoulder of the famous Decepticon and a recreation of his scene with Bumblebee from Dark Of The Moon.

Soundwave is in Deluxe wave 6 along with Wheeljack.

Take a look at all the images after the break

Original Source: Dark Of The Moon Deluxe Soundwave In Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Third in our series of Transformers Prime Deluxe toy galleries is Bumblebee! The yellow Autobot and partner of Raf is the focus of our latest Transformers Prime gallery. Transforming from a compact yellow sports car to a robot with more than a couple of design cues from the likes of Generation 1 Smokescreen and Bluestreak, Bumblebee is the most widely shipped of all the Transformers Prime Deluxes. He's worth checking out - like all the Prime toys, he is quite a lot of fun! He's the perfect complement to the Autobot team released so far - check out his gallery and see for yourselves just how much fun this little guy is!

TFW Transformers Prime Deluxe Bumblebee (First Edition) Gallery

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

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to ACtoys we have new images of the upcoming Junkion Blacksmith Generation 1 Devastator upgrade kit, JB-07. This kit appears to eliminate the need for any of the original G1 Constructicon accessory pieces needed to form Devastator.

Take a look at all the new images after the break!

Original Source: New Pics of JBstudio series JB-07 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Courtesy of ACToys via Facebook Page Planet Iacon - Singapore Transformer Fans Unite, we have new images of a possible upcoming Ultra Magnus. This Magnus figure is apparently voyager sized, has articulated fingers and doesn't have an "inner cab" mode. No 3rd party Group has claimed the project as their own yet, but we'll keep you updated as information on this piece comes in.

Check out the pics and speculate away after the break!

Original Source: New 3rd Party Ultra Magnus On The Way? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Just a quick turkey day shoutout to everyone reading and ignoring their families. Found the pic on Facebook, not sure who did it or where it came from, but its awesome. Enjoy!

Original Source: Happy Thanksgiving from TFW2005! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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BTS Toys have shared with us some images of their next sets of releases. Next from them are two two packs of cassette-robots. BTS-05A will consist of the not-Rumble & Frenzy named Tremor and Frequenzy. BTS-05B will consist of not-Ravage & Ratbat, named Savage and Nightfang respectively. Each of the four bots will turn into minicassette tapes compatible with the original Soundwave or the BTS-04 Sonicron.

Frequenzy and Tremor are the Frenzy & Rumble styled cassettes of the group. As well as turning into cassettes, they come with "batteries" which can transform into their piledrivers - not shown in these images are that the piledriver barrels can extend for full ground-pounding style. Tremor & Frequenzy will be available in three versions, each set exclusive to a particular region:

The first set are a Generation 1 Rumble & Frenzy inspired set, a limited run of 1000 pieces. These are confirmed to be exclusive to North America.
A second set will be Tremor & Frequenzy "Mirror" versions, based on the Shattered Glass concept.
A third set have been dubbed the "Workaholics" and will be in Constructicon colors.

The latter two sets will be available as Asia & Europe and China regional exclusives, although we cannot yet confirm which set will belong to which region. Asia & Europe get a limited run of 1000 pieces, while China's will be limited to 888 sets of BTS05A.


BTS-05B, the Savage and Nightfang set, will also be a limited run set of 1000 pieces. Of interest is that Nightfang - "not-Ratbat" - can combine with Frequenzy or Tremor in the style of the 1990s European Action Masters to form a humanoid bat mode. Savage meanwhile can equip the "battery" piledriver components from Frequenzy or Tremor.


Read on to check out all of the images that we have received from BTS.

Original Source: BTS Toys Tremor, Frequenzy, Nightfang and Savage Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Check out these Black Friday deals from Tempting Toys and Collectibles.

• TAKARA TOMY Masterpiece Rodimus Prime 2nd release (ships Fed Ex only), Tempting Toys and Collectibles
• Henkei Ghost Starscream - $59.99
• Henkei Ghost Starscream, Tempting Toys and Collectibles
• MP-09 & MP-10 (ships via Fed Ex only), Tempting Toys and Collectibles
• G1 Figures, Tempting Toys and Collectibles
• Henkei Rodimus (Hot Rod) MOC, Tempting Toys and Collectibles
• TAKARA TOMY Masterpiece Rodimus Prime (ship via Fed Ex only), Tempting Toys and Collectibles
• AFA Graded, Tempting Toys and Collectibles
• Infinity Warfare accessories set (red), Tempting Toys and Collectibles
• Infinity Warfare accessories set (blue), Tempting Toys and Collectibles

Original Source: Black Friday Deals at Tempting Collectibles @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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TFSource’s Black Friday Sale is up, get Henkei C-05 Hot Rodimus Reissue for just $32, one day only!

Additionally get free shipping on all orders over $150 (domestic) and reduced shipping on all international instock orders over $150!** No coupon code necessary!

TFsource.com - Japanese Henkei Classics - C-05 Hot Rodimus!

Finally our Holiday Sale is up, deep discounts on over 100 popular Transformers, up to 75% off! Transformers United, Generations, Crazy Devy upgrades and more!* Happy Holidays from the TFSource team!

TFsource - Your Source for BIG Savings this Holiday!

Original Source: Black Friday Deals at TFSource @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.