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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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TFEXPO 2012 – COMING AUGUST 4, 2012 TO WICHITA, KANSAS!

It’s time to announce the Midwest’s newest Transformers event—TFExpo 2012! The show will be held at the Holiday Inn at Kellogg and Rock Road in Wichita, KS. Don’t miss the chance to meet with all of your fellow Transfans in the region—catch up with old friends, and make some new ones! Transformers fans young and old, you don’t want to miss this! Go to TF Expo 2012 now to learn more about the event!
TFExpo 2012 will feature a Dealer Room, a FREE video room, Fan Panels and so much more! Got some original pieces to show off? We’ll be featuring our very own Artist’s Alley, where you can display your creations, whether it’s two-dimensional artwork or your own custom figures. And don’t forget to enter our Custom Contest for a chance to win some great prizes!

Be sure to “like” TFExpo on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter @TFExpo. We’ll be posting more information throughout the year, so be sure to follow!
Please visit TF Expo 2012 for registration information, and stay tuned for updates as we get closer to the show.

Click on the title bar to read more about the Expo!

Original Source: TFExpo - August 4th, 2012 Wichita, KS @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to website, The Theme Park Guy, we've learned that the new Transformers: The Ride has opened a day early in Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa in Universal Studios. The ride was scheduled to open tomorrow December 3rd. Also included on the website are a few images. We get a great wide shot of the entrance of the ride, some more queue pics and shots of people boarding Evac and putting on their 3D glasses!

Click on the title bar to check out the images and then head to the 2005 Boards to discuss!

Original Source: Transformers The Ride Opens a Day Early @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Our friends at the Allspark report that the third season of Transformers Generation 1 - the series set in the far flung future of 2006 - is set to air on The Hub. The first post-1986 movie episode, Five Faces of Darkness Part 1, is set to air on 10 December, with a further airing on 15 December. Will more episodes, such as the creepy and awesome Dark Awakening, the Rodimus-defining Burden Hardest to Bear or the so-bad-its-good Carnage in C-Minor follow? Let's hope so!

Original Source: Generation 1 Season 3 Airing on the Hub @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've received a further sneak-peak image from The Hub, this time showing off the official artwork / animation designs of the four members of the Rescue Bots team from Transformers Rescue Bots. The four bots - Blades, Boulder, Chase and Heatwave - will make their debut in a special preview of the show's first two episodes on 17 December (for those wondering - Optimus Prime is a cameo guest star appearance, rather than a regular cast member).

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots Cast Official Art @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Peter Cullen & Frank Welker; the iconic voices of Optimus Prime and Megatron, sat down for an interview with MTV.

How have you guys been enjoying working together on the current season of Transformers: Prime?

Cullen: I gotta say it’s just a wonderful pleasure to be able to see Frank again and to work with him. We’ve reincarnated our glory days of Transformers and picked up where we left off. And it’s a riot.

Welker: Well, I will second that and working with Peter’s always a treat—we never quite know what’s going to happen from day to day, but it sure is great to see each other and reestablish old ties. You know, we have this rivalry of good and evil going back and it’s just fun to do battle with someone who you just like. [both laugh]

Read the entire article at MTV.

Original Source: Peter Cullen And Frank Welker Transformers: Prime Interview With MTV Geek @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Bleedingcool.com has updated their website regarding Free Comic Book Day. They've announced the 2012 Gold level of free comic books, that will be available in all participating stores on May 5th, 2012. Among the issues on the list IDW has posted the cover to a prequel book to their upcoming continuation of the older Marvel Comics from Andrew Wildman and Simon Furman. The prequel issue will be #80.5, titled "Regeneration One" and they've included an image of the cover for the book.

Click on the link above to view the cover and then speculate away on what might be happening in this prequel book!

UPDATE: Solicitation Info

IDW PUBLISHING
Transformers #80.5
Simon Furman (w); Andrew Wildman (p), Stephen Baskerville (i); Wildman (c)
The wait is over–after a 20-year hiatus, IDW proudly returns to the original TRANSFORMERS comic book universe, picking up right where 1991’s TRANSFORMERS #80 left off! Optimus Prime, Grimlock, Kup, Hot Rod and all your favorite Generation One TRANSFORMERS characters charge into the future as fan-favorite writer Simon Furman and legendary Transformers artist Andrew Wildman present TRANSFORMERS #80.5! Reflecting back on the dizzying highs and the terrifying lows of the original run of Transformers comics, Optimus Prime watches over a Cybertron that hasn’t faced Megatron for decades. But that peace shudders to an end, as we dive headlong into July’s TRANSFORMERS #81!

Because the Fans demanded it! Thousands of TRANSFORMERS fans signed petitions urging us to make this book–and IDW listened!

Original Source: Transformers #80.5 Regeneration One on Free Comic Book Day @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Slashfilm.com is reporting that Executive Producer Steven Spielberg recently had an in-depth interview with Entertainment Weekly in which he discussed many upcoming projects, as well as other franchises he's involved with. Among those mentioned was the possibility of Transformers 4 and Michael Bay returning as director. In the interview Steven Spielberg states, "I hope so, because I think he made the best of the three with this last one. I certainly can’t imagine anybody other than Michael being equipped to make another Transformers. He’s invented a genre and he’s got the secret formula." The statement goes hand in hand with one from Michael Bay from the opening of the Transformers Ride in Singapore; "How did I know someone’s going to ask me this question today? We’re talking about it, but there’s nothing right now. I’m going to do a tiny movie first, then we’ll talk about it, if I potentially do it."

Sounds like things are looking up for fans of the movie franchise. Click on the title to read more and discuss on the 2005 Boards!

Original Source: Steven Spielberg Wants Michael Bay to make Transformers 4, Bay is considering @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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The buzz for the next Transformers movie is still going on. With the success of Transformers: Dark of the Moon and Hasbro’s rise to popularity with delivering good content to moviegoers and TV audience alike, it’s not too difficult to say we’ll see more Transformers Live Actions Movies in the future.

We are still tangled up in a web without knowing what’s exactly going on in the background when it comes to Transformers 4. One person says one thing while another contradicts it.

On these recent articles by Slash Film and Entertainment Weekly, the question was asked if Steven Spielberg thought there would be another Michael Bay Transformers movie to which he said:

"I hope so, because I think he made the best of the three with this last one. I certainly can’t imagine anybody other than Michael being equipped to make another Transformers. He’s invented a genre and he’s got the secret formula."

And at the same time, Michael Bay was interviewed by Channel News Asia when he went to Singapore to open Transformers: The Ride.

"How did I know someone’s going to ask me this question today? We’re talking about it, but there’s nothing right now. I’m going to do a tiny movie first, then we’ll talk about it, if I potentially do it."

With Mr. Bay’s recent comment, we now know that Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner was telling the truth at the 3rd Quarter Earnings Call 2011 and at the Hasbro Investor Day 2011.

Original Source: Steven Spielberg Wants Bay To Make Transformers 4, Michael Bay Is Considering @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers: The Ride looks like awesome fun.

Here's a You Tube video of the Ride actually happening.

Original Source: Transformers: The Ride On Ride Video @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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BTS Toys have kindly sent us some more on their upcoming BTS-05A Tremor & Frequenzy set. These new images show off a prototype of the cassette warrior - which sports 17 points of articulation, enabling it to strike some pretty cool poses. In these images the hips also appear less wide than they appeared in the initial images.

Also shown in this set of images are the accessories - a pair of "batteries" / piledrivers. These feature spring-loaded rams, and can also transform into hand weapons which fit into any 5mm hand hole.

Read on to check out all of the new images (including comparisons with the Generation 1 toy this was based on).

BTS-05A set of Frequenzy and Tremor are currently up for preorder at Big Bad Toy Store.

Original Source: BTS-05 Tremor Frequenzy Prototype Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Newsarama have uploaded a preview of next week's Transformers Ongoing 31. The final issue of the ongoing series is almost a "distant finale" to all that has gone before - set many years after the climatic events of Chaos on a Cybertron at peace, a group of young Transformers - bearing the Generation 2 Autobot symbol no less - are being educated on the history of their world (read: a flashback of previous issues) by none other than Alpha Trion.

The ongoing series concludes next Wednesday! Be sure to check this issue out to see how the epilogue plays out. Then be sure to pick up the one-shot The Death of Optimus Prime later this month which sets the stage for two new ongoing Transformers series - More than Meets the Eye and Robots in Disguise.

Original Source: Transformers Ongoing 31 Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Website Relax.com has updated their site with an extensive gallery from today's opening of Transformers The Ride in Universal Studios Singapore. There is over 70 images for you to check out and get a first hand account of what the ride will be like. The website also gives us a rundown on the new Autobot featured in the ride, EVAC. The character is described as "Evac is a stealth transport Autobot stationed on Earth, and his speciality is transporting personnel and classified materials at hyper speeds - so beware of the high-speed action!"


We've mirrored some of the images here, click on the title bar to view them. You can view the rest of the gallery here.

Original Source: Transformers The Ride Photo Gallery @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Toyworld has posted new images of what appears to be an upcoming 3rd party G1 Megatron prototype. Included are Megatron's melee weapons like his sword. Not much else is known so far, but stay tuned! Check out images of robot mode and gun mode after the jump.

Original Source: New 3rd Party G1 Megatron In The Works? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Tokyo Motor Show might not sound like the most likely place to see new images of Transformers products, but none the less, it's on now and Takara-Tomy has some current and upcoming product on display! GENgoraw of our 2005 Boards has shared images of the display, which focuses on the eight Transformers Prime toys coming to Japan - Optimus Prime, Bulkhead, Arcee, Bumblebee, Cliffjumper, Megatron, Starscream and the Vehicon Trooper. Some are largely unchanged from their US release, like Arcee, while others like Bulkhead and Cliffjumper feature new (and shiny) paint jobs.

Also on show are the upcoming Movie Deluxe releases, Wheeljack and Soundwave, who do not look all that different from their US versions. The show exclusive Neoscanning Bumblebee was also there of course, and we've got some new images of him, plus a look at him in package from this Yahoo Japan auction. Thanks to 2005 boards member ultraq for the link to that one.

Lastly there's a two sided flyer showcasing Transformers Dark of the Moon and Transformers Prime toys out now and coming to Japan shortly. Thank 2005 Boards member Masabon along with GENgoraw for the scans of this. The flyer teases about the launch of Transformers Prime toys in March - judging by the attached silhouettes, this teaser is for the main line of "Robots in Disguise" Prime toys, and not the First Editions, which are expected out in Japan later this month.

Original Source: Tokyo Motor Show 2011 Transformers Display Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers Fans of Singapore had the chance to ask Michael Bay; the director of the Transformers Live Action Movie Trilogy some questions when he turned-up to open Transformers: The Ride.

Thanks to MSN, we have a video of the event.

Here is the moment where Michael Bay talked about Transformers 4 as we previously reported.

Reporter: What would you say to the fans who would like you to do more Transformers movies? there were some talk that you were involved with Transformers 4 and 5.

Michael Bay: We are talkin’ about it. But there is no, nothing right now. I’m gonna do a tiny movie first. Then we’ll talk about it if I potentially do it. If I do 4, not saying I am, but just… er… if I were to, I would make sure it would be state-of-the-art of whatever the new greatest thing in 3D, how you do it.

Original Source: Michael Bay At Transformers: The Ride @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: XJunky @ TFW2005.com

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Kicking off the Yuletide month once again, Vangelus is joined by Aaron and Omegus to chat corporate, media, airplanes, ladies, and more.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 176

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 176 Now Online! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've got a bonanza of in-hand images of the Tokyo Motor Show 2011 Exclusive Dark of the Moon Neoscanning Bumblebee for you tonight. This exclusive item simultaneously imitates the actual production model of the 2011 Camaro on which it is based, as well as - by virture of the black stripes vanishing as a part of the transformation - providing Movie Bumblebee with an all-yellow "Generation 1" styled recolor (nice observation, Whitemocha!)

Check out Masabon's images in the news thread by reading on - and if that's not enough of this little yellow Autobot for you, there's more pics in GENgoraw's thread in our Transformers Feedback section! Enjoy!

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Neoscanning Bumblebee In Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've received an update from our friends at TFSource!

Happy Holidays SourceFans!
The key word for this week's update is 'Instock'. Instock this week are the DOTM Buster Prime and Jetfire Giftset, Xtransbots Glider and Wild Child, Alternity Dai Atlas, Encore #20 Constructicons, MP-09B Masterpiece Rodimus "Black Version" and the highly anticipated TFC Toys Structor! If that's not enough, remember that our Holiday sale is still going stong. You can Save BIG on over 100 hot Transformers items, many deep discounts taken up to 75% off! FREE SHIPPING on all INSTOCK orders over $150! (Domestic, international is discounted). All this and more in this week's SourceNews.

In this issue of SourceNews:
1. TFsource Holiday Sale Continues!
2. DOTM Leader Class Buster Optimus Prime & Jetfire Giftset now instock!
3. TFC Toys Structor just arrived in our warehouse!
4. Encore #20 Constructicons Devastator Now Instock!
5. Now instock: Alternity Dai Atlas!
6. New Source Article Up!
7. New Preorders from CrazyDevy!
8. Now instock: Xtransbots Glider & Wild Child!
9. Fansproject CA-03, CA-04, and CA-05 back Instock!
10. Make Toys Battle Tanker Now Available for Preorder!
11. MP-09B Masterpiece Black Version Rodimus Prime Now Instock!
12. Now up for Preorder: Transformers Prime First Edition Figures!
13. Now up for Preorder: Encore #21 SoundBlaster and #22 Twincast!
14. Now up for Preorder: Transformers United!
15. Newest Instock items at TFsource
16. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Click here to visit TFSource and start shopping!

Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews Update for 5 December 2011 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've got a new Transformers toy gallery to share with you! Today it is the turn of the newest member of the Human Alliance series, Soundwave with Laserbeak & Mr Gould! This toy, recently released in Japan and yet to be released in the US, is only the second of the larger Human Alliance toys to be a Decepticon. He comes with Soundwave and the Decepticons' human ally from Dark of the Moon, Dylan Gould, plus a Laserbeak companion. A leathal Decepticon who takes no prisoners - only trophies - plus an action figure of Patrick Dempsey? Go on - you know you want one!

Check out the full gallery by SydneyY by clicking on the link below:

Dark of the Moon Human Alliance Soundwave with Laserbeak & Dylan Gould

Be sure to check out the rest of our collection of Transformers Toy Galleries, and keep checking back for more updates!

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

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Join TFW as we take you for a ride - Transformers the Ride and the Tokyo Motor Show, that is. Last week saw the grand opening of Transformers the Ride at Universal Studios Singapore, with a flood of information following the launch - check it all out, under the Movie Series news below. In Japan, we had the Tokyo Motor Show, complete with an exclusive Dark of the Moon Bumblebee, and a display of upcoming Takara-Tomy toys including Transformers Prime's Japanese line.

We were also told an announcement regarding the dates and location for Botcon 2012 was coming "soon", this is expected in the coming days! So in keeping with the automotive theme of this update, ladies and gentlemen, start your engines and get ready to roll for wherever Botcon is!


Transformers Prime News
Transformers Prime Nominated for Best Kids Animated Series in 2012 Kidscreen Awards
Tokyo Motor Show 2011 Transformers Display Images
Peter Cullen And Frank Welker Transformers: Prime Interview With MTV Geek
Transformers Prime Storyboard Q and A


Transformers Movie Series News
Steven Spielberg Wants Bay To Make Transformers 4, Michael Bay Is Considering
Dark of the Moon Neoscanning Bumblebee In Hand Images
Dark of the Moon Buster Optimus Prime Jetfire Two Pack Images
Dark of the Moon Cyberverse Ultimate Gift Set Released
Transformers The Ride Opens a Day Early - Photo Gallery - Scene By Scene Description
Michael Bay At Transformers: The Ride
Transformers the Ride Blockbuster Preview
Transformers the Ride Evac Statue
DotM Visual Effects Supervisor Scott Farrar Talks to BBC
Optimus Prime 6-volt Truck Ride On


Transformers Rescue Bots News
Transformers Rescue Bots Cast Official Art
Transformers: Rescue Bots Sneak Peek Poster


Transformers Fall of Cybertron Video Game News
Teaser For The Transformers: Fall Of Cybertron Cinematic Trailer Is Now Online


Transformers Comic News
Transformers #80.5 Regeneration One on Free Comic Book Day
Transformers Ongoing 31 Preview
IDW Teams with Barnes & Noble to Bring Comics to the NOOK Tablet


Japanese Transformers News
Masterpiece Black Rodimus Convoy in Hand Pictures
Disney Label Mickey Mouse Original Colors Version Gallery


Other Transformers News
Generation 1 Season 3 Airing on the Hub


Transformers Convention News
TFExpo - August 4th, 2012 Wichita, KS


Third Party News
BTS-05 Tremor Frequenzy Prototype Images
New 3rd Party G1 Megatron In The Works?
TFC Toys Hercules - New Photos!
TFC Toys Structor First Look Video
World War 2 Powercore Combiner Limbs Pics
MGS Custom Hubcap and Bumper heads for Classics Bumblebee
Dr Wu Hound Gun and Ravage Missiles Prototypes, Daniel Witwicky PVC, City Commander Head?
CrazyDevy Encore Devastator Leg Add Ons


WTF @ TFW Podcast Episode 175
WTF @ TFW Podcast Episode 176

Diamond Comics Shipping List For December 7th, 2011

Original Source: Transformers News Roundup 11/28/11 - 12/04/11 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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This is the news you have all been waiting for - Botcon 2012 has announced its location! Botcon 2012 will take place at the Hyatt Regency Dallas, Texas April 26 - 29 2012! Hotel reservations are also available now through Botcon.com! Read on for the full official announcement!

Original Source: Botcon 2012 Location Announced - Texas, April 26-29 2012 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Super_Megatron @ TFW2005.com

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TFcon is very happy to welcome back Hasbro Canada to TFcon 2012. Hasbro will be presenting a new product preview and question panel on upcoming Transformers products and answering your submitted questions. Attendees will also have the chance to talk to Hasbro reps in person, one-on-one as they show off the latest releases for Transformers toys.

The TFcon 2012 hotel block is now available. The group rate is good for July 25 to July 31, 2012 at the price of $109 per room. No deposit is required to reserve your room now. You have until July 25th to cancel your room if you can not make the convention.

TFcon - Canada's 11th Annual Transformers Collectors Convention is July 27th to 29th, 2012 at the Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre in Mississauga, Ontario with free parking.

Original Source: Hasbro Canada returns to TFcon for 2012 in Toronto @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tim Formas @ TFW2005.com

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TFW2005's early Transformers comic reviews continue! Today, we review Transformers #31! Transformers #31 is out tomorrow - Wednesday, December 7th - from IDW Publishing. Check out the review and a few new images from the issue on the Transformers #31 page of our Comics Resource Section!

Original Source: TFW2005 Reviews Transformers #31 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Next summer IDW Publishing will delve back into the original Transformers Comic Book story. Originally published by Marvel Comics, the Transformers comic ended with issue #80. Thanks to IDW, writer Simon Furman and artist Andrew Wildman are both back on board and ready to continue this story with IDW's Regeneration #81. Now, thanks to their Wordpress blogs we have the two discussing the prequel comic, #80.5, which will come out on Free Comic Book Day. In the two blogs we learn that Simon has reread all of the issues of the original run and is planning to address or wrap up all loose threads. Andrew has made a Facebook page for Regeneration and has announced the interior color artist as Jean-Paul Bove.

Take a look at their wordpress blogs Here and Here. Then head over to the 2005 Boards to discuss

Original Source: Simon Furman and Andrew Wildman Discuss Regeneration #1 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Alright, it's time for another Transformers Prime Tuesday Q&A !

Each week, Hasbro Transformers Official Facebook Page is taking questions for the cast and crew of the hit animated series “Transformers Prime” from fans. Check out this week’s Fan Q&A with "Transformers Prime" Writer's Assistant (and writer of the episode "Stronger, Faster") Mairghread Scott!

Catherine Martin asks: “Stronger, Faster” is one of my favourite “Transformers Prime” episodes! Do you think the events of the episode have had a permanent effect on Ratchet?

Mairghread Scott: Of course our Story Editor (the fabulous Duane Capizzi) could answer this better, but I like to think my episode had the most impact on Optimus. Ratchet does gain a certain confidence from the events in "Stronger, Faster," but it's the first time someone really calls out Optimus for not being more aggressive toward the Decepticons. I think of this episode as the seed for Optimus' duel with Megatron in "One Shall Fall."

You can read more from the Hasbro Transformers Official Facebook Page.

For those who do not have the access, the article is mirrored after the jump.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Tuesday Q&A: Writer's Assistant Mairghread Scott @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.