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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards member xterry has shared with us some more images of the Mastermind Creations Knight Morpher Cyclops prototype. This time, we have for you the first look at this monster of a third party product in vehicle mode. In robot mode he is as tall as a Masterpiece Transformer, and now in vehicle mode we can confirm he is equally huge! He's the biggest third party product to date.

But wait, there's more! The Knight Morpher Cyclops is going on tour and the first stop is Comic Ink in Dublin, CA on 17-18 December. If you're in the area and this guy interests you, be sure to swing by and check it out, and meet some fellow fans at the same time!

Read on to check out more images of the Cyclops, as well as some excellent black and white art of the robot mode.

Original Source: Mastermind Creations Cyclops First Boat Mode Image & Tour @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Igear has updated their Facebook page with an image of their next Mini-Warrior 3rd Party Figure. MW-04 UFO is his name and he will be based on Generation 1 Cosmos. Something very cool to note is that UFO has a space helmet. That is how Transformers artist Guido Guidi depicted him in the recent Transformers Ongoing comic book in issue #12. This might be a great alternative to anyone still trying to track down the limited Hasbro release of Universe Cosmos.

Take a look at the image and sound off on the 2005 Boards!

Original Source: Igear MW-04 UFO @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The greatly anticipated Transformers Japanese series boxed set from Shout! Factory has gone up for preorder once again - now with a new release date of 10 January 2012. The set, which has suffered a couple of delays, looks to be arriving early in the new year. It collects the three Japan-only series from Transformers Generation 1 that aired between 1987 and 1989 - 1987's Headmasters, 1988's Chojin Masterforce and 1989's Transformers Victory. Well worth a look, and as a bonus, the set includes a limited edition litho!

Original Source: Shout! Factory Transformers Japanese Collection New Release Date 01/10/12 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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Disappointed about the lack of BluRay with the sightings of Darkness Prime DVDs this week? TVShowsOnDVD has you covered, with news that Transformers Prime Season One will be released on BluRay and DVD in March of next year! This would be the first time that a Transformers show will be available on BluRay. Aside from the standard 4 Disc DVD set (MSRP of $29.93), there will be a Limited Edition BluRay set that comes with a 96 page graphic novel and will be available for an MSRP of $64.99 when they are both released on March 6th, 2012. The sets are currently available on Amazon.com, for prices that are currently lower than the MSRP.

Check the rest of Shout! Factory's press release after the jump.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Season 1 BluRay and DVD Set Announced @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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A Chinese language video review for TFC Hercules Team member #4, Dr Crank, has been posted on Youku. While it's not in English, it gives a good and thorough run down of the features on the fourth of the six TFC Toys not-Constructicons. Check it out below, or click here if the embed is not working.

Original Source: TFC Toys Dr Crank Video Review (Chinese) @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've added another gallery to our Transformers Toy Galleries! The latest addition to the family is from the Transformers Generations series. He's Junkheap the Junkion! A remold of Reveal the Shield Wreck-Gar, Junkheap sports a new head and is intended to represent one of the many inhabitants of the planet of junk. He's a cool toy to add to your shelf either as an extra character, or as a group to fill out your Junkion groups... Just leave a couple at the stores for others if you're army building. Share the love folks!

Click on the link below to check out the gallery by 2005 Boards photo staff member thedrknss48!

TFW Generations Junkheap Gallery

Original Source: TFW Generations Junkheap Gallery @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers Generation 1 voice actor veteran, Dan Gilvezan, has released a book entitled "Bumblebee and me: My Life as a G1 Transformer". Dan Gilvezan is the voice for Generation 1 Bumblebee and in the description from the Amazon.com listing it reads: "In the spring of 1984 Dan Gilvezan walked into an audition for a half-hour animated TV series and walked out an hour later with a role in a show that would change the landscape of television in the late ’80s: A show called The Transformers."

"Bumblebee & Me takes you behind the scenes of the original Transformers television series for a first-hand look at the making of a classic. Experience the controlled chaos of the recording sessions, learn the secrets behind creating a character voice, get to know the members of the cast up close and personal."

The book is also full of stories, reminiscences, anecdotes and never-before-published photographs, cast list and a complete G1 episode guide.

Sounds like a must have for any fan of the original Transformers cartoon series. You can read the full description by clicking the title bar.

Additionally, there is a youtube promotional video for the book courtesy of ngsmoov productions, Featuring Dan voicing Bumblebee! Video embedded below for your viewing pleasure.

Original Source: "Bumblebee and me: My Life as a G1 Transformer" By Dan Gilvezan @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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IGN.com is reporting that the The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced 15 films are now in the running for Achievement in Visual Effects for this year's 84th Annual Oscars. Among those fifteen are our favorite Robots In Disguise and their Mega Blockbuster, Transformers Dark Of The Moon. There are some tough competitors in the list including; Rise of The Planet Of The Apes, X-Men: First Class and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, just to name but a few. In early January, the members of the Academy's Visual Effects Branch Executive Committee, who selected the 15 films, will narrow the list to 10.

Think the Autobots and Decepticons can pull off a win? The nominees will be announced live on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at 5:30 a.m. PT in the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater.

The 84th Academy Awards will air on ABC on February 26, 2012. In the meantime, you can read the full press release by clicking on the title bar and then head over to the 2005 Boards and tell us what you think.

Original Source: Dark Of The Moon In the Running For Oscar Nomination @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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Despite BotCon falling on the same weekend, the organizers of the Dairycon says the dates for the 2012 convention won’t change.

TFW2005 Boards Member cbff received the following message from the organizers of Dairycon…

"Hello all,

Just a quick update to let you all know that we are standing by our plans for April 27th & 28th! While I know that we may lose some of you to that convention down in Texas (believe us, *every* loss is sad), we are moving on with our plans for this year's Dairycon.

As many of you know, Dairycon has been an event for those who can't afford to make the trip out to the big show, who can't afford their exclusives, to get together with friends who you may not have seen in a year, and to have some Dairy cow-themed fun...

We hope to see you there, but if not; it's all a celebration of the same fandom!"

Dairycon 2012 will stay on Friday (April 27) & Saturday (April 28) as originally planned.

Original Source: Dairycon 2012 Dates Unchanged: Friday & Saturday, April 27-28th @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Auto Assembly have released another video from last year's convention - this one is their script reading! Featuring a script by Simon Furman and performances by David Kaye, Gregg Berger, Nick Roche and several attendees, it has many classic moments, including Nick Roche VS David Kaye in the battle of the Beast Wars Megatrons, and Gregg Berger VS David Kaye in a good old fashioned Grimlock meets Grimlock moment! It really was a brilliant script - check out the embedded version below:



Also in case you missed it, check out day one's video - a revolutionary panel with Mark Ryan, the voice of Movie Jetfire and Bumblebee (for the one brief scene at the end of the 2007 movie). Mark Ryan was not able to attend Auto Assembly 2011 in person, but made an appearance through the magic of Skype!

Original Source: Auto Assembly 2011 Script Reading Now Online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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And now for another Transformers Prime toy sighting! Our friends in Canada ought to start keeping their eyes open when they visit Toys R Us - the ultra-cool Transformers Prime Voyagers have started hitting TRUs in Canada according to the latest news from Cybertron.CA! This first Voyager assortment features the excellent Bulkhead - seriously, he's a fantastic toy - and one of the best Voyager Class Optimus Prime toys ever made, in this writer's opinion. Matrix holder of Cybertron.CA made the first sighting in a TRU in Ontario. Let's hope they make it to the US soon as well!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Voyagers Released in Canada @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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3rd Party Group, IGear, has posted new images via their Facebook page. This time, it's of more prototype images of their upcoming PP05M Medical Specialist. In these pictures we see two shots of the vehicle mode and one picture with all the accessories for this figure and PP05W Weapon Specialist. This picture also teases us a little, with some of the accessories blurred out in the top right corner.

Speculate away on those accessories and discuss this new figure by clicking the title bar.

Original Source: More Images of Black Prototype IGear PP05M Medical Specialist @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Secretcode @ TFW2005.com

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The VGAs (Video Game Awards), which may or may not have finished airing by the time this goes up, has a special treat for Transformers fans as teased a few weeks back, with a trailer for the upcoming video game Transformers: Fall of Cybertron.

NOTE: If the embed does not work, click here or here.

EDIT: Thanks to TFW2005 user Ace Convoy for uploading the trailer for us on YouTube.

Original Source: Transformers: Fall of Cybertron VGA Trailer @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Check out this fun little commercial from The Hub, featuring numerous The Hub characters singing Christmas carols. As well as My Little Pony there is of course Bulkhead from Transformers Prime taking a central role! Guest starring Megatron! Check it out below:

Original Source: Transformers Prime Bulkhead sings with My Little Pony! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Auto Assembly have announced their latest guest! Andrew Wildman, artist of the original Transformers comics for Marvel and soon to take up the banner once more for Transformers 81 is the latest guest confirmed for Auto Assembly 2012. He joins Simon Furman as a guest at the convention - so be sure to bring those copies of issue 81 to get it signed by both of the people responsible for making it happen. He also joins the other guests of the convention including James Roberts, Michael Bell and Townsend Coleman - and that's only a small part of the guest lineup! Check out the full lineup so far on the Auto Assembly 2012 homepage, and check out the announcement video below.

Remember, there's a discount on Auto Assembly 2012 tickets good until Christmas Eve, so be sure to take advantage of it if you're planning to attend in August!

Original Source: Andrew Wildman to Attend Auto Assembly 2012 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Universal Studios Hollywood are rolling out the Transformers The Ride promotional material! With great thanks to 2005 Boards member firehawc_69 we can bring you this image of a Transformers The Ride table tent, which firehawc reports was on a table at the Mel's Diner portion of the park. Check out the utterly menacing rendition of Megatron on the promo material!

Transformers The Ride has opened earlier this month in Universal Studios Singapore, and will open next spring at Universal Studios Hollywood - latest word according to firehawc_69 is around about May time. I can't wait - how about you?

Original Source: Transformers The Ride Table Tent @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Scans of the Transformers related pages of this month's edition of Hyper Hobby magazine have been posted over at ModXToy. this month's coverage focuses heavily on the Japanese release of the Transformers Prime toys. There's a fresh look at the Japanese release of Transformers Prime Optimus Prime, Arcee, Bumblebee, Bulkhead, Megatron, Starscream, Cliffjumper and the Vehicon Trooper in these pages. Also featured are Dark of the Moon Deluxe Wheeljack and Soundwave, and the second assortment of the EZ Chronicle, which includes new Legends Class versions of Generation 1 Bluestreak and Skywarp (plus a purple Generation 2 Megatron!)

Read on and check out the scans!

Original Source: Hyper Hobby January 2012 Scans @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We have received an update from our friends at TFSource:

Happy Holidays SourceFans!
This week we should be getting our shipment of TFC Toys Hercules Dr. Crank! This news right on the heels of the release of Structor, who has received numerous 5 star reviews on the site! You can check them out here. Also this week, we have many Masterpiece Transformer New Recruits that the site hasn't had instock for a year or more. Be sure to check it out here. As the Holiday Shopping season continues on, so does the TFsource Holiday Sale! 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).

In this issue of SourceNews:
1. The TFsource Holiday Sale Continues!
2. New Recruits!
3. TFC Toys Update!
4. Asia Exclusive "Year of the Dragon" Ultimate Optimus Prime Now Up for Preorder!
5. DOTM Leader Class Buster Optimus Prime & Jetfire Giftset now instock!
6. Encore #20 Constructicons Devastator Now Instock!
7. Now instock: Alternity Dai Atlas!
8. New Source Article Up!
9. New Preorders from CrazyDevy!
10. Now instock: Xtransbots Glider & Wild Child!
11. Make Toys Battle Tanker Now Available for Preorder!
12. MP-09B Masterpiece Black Version Rodimus Prime Now Instock!
13. Now up for Preorder: Encore #21 SoundBlaster and #22 Twincast!
14. Newest Instock items at TFsource
15. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Click here to visit TFSource and start shopping!

Original Source: TFSource Sourcenews Update for 12 December 2011 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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TFC Toys has updated their Facebook page with a fully combined mode image of their Hercules figure. But, the company continues to tease us, as these images are slightly blurred. This is a reveal a long time coming, so expect to see unblurred pictures soon. Keep checking TFW2005 for more updates on one of the hottest figures on collector's minds this year.

While we continue to wait, take a look at the teaser image, drool a little bit and discuss in our mega popular Hercules Mega Thread!

Original Source: TFC Toys Hercules Combined Color Image Teaser @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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HLJ dropped us a line and let us know they are running an "All You Can Ship" campaign now through December 22nd. Check out the details below.

It's another "all-you-can-ship" extravaganza from HLJ! Enjoy a flat shipping rate of just 2,000 yen per box for postal service EMS for shippable orders with the purchase of at least one Special Campaign Item! Now through December 22.

In order to take advantage of this great shipping offer, all you have to do is:

• Order at least one Special Campaign Item along with any other items that are shippable between 6pm December 8 and 6pm December 22, 2011 (Japan Standard Time; GMT+9. Find out what time that is where you live by clicking HERE).
• During checkout, choose EMS as your shipping method.
• Enjoy extremely cheap express shipping!

All other discounts and sales prices apply as normal. We hope this great offer will help you with your holiday shopping!

Original Source: All You Can Ship Deals from HLJ @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Matt Tieger of High Moon Studios recently sat down with the Game Central reporters of the UK Metro news site. This great and insightful interview touches on a fair few story and gameplay aspects for Transformers Fall of Cybertron, and addresses how Matt and the High Moon Studios team have really taken a step back and examined how they can take War for Cybertron and make it even better for this sequel. Check out the full interview on Metro's site here.


Key points of the interview include:
- Shockwave is the creator of both the Insecticons and the Dinobots. He's a mad scientist and by all accounts major villain in this game.
- Grimlock is not like the original Generation 1 cartoon Grimlock - he doesn't go around shouting Me Grimlock smash all the time. He does have a reason for his speech impediment given in game.
- Gameplay wise, Grimlock cannot transform at will, instead accumulating rage as he defeats opponents. Once he gains enough rage, he can transform and cut loose. In robot mode, Grimlock fights with his sword, he's a sword and shield guy, no long range weapons - if he needs to fight at a distance, he picks up and throws things - including enemies.
- Matt Tieger says originally, Grimlock was not in Hasbro's Aligned Continuity. His part in the game owes a lot to the team campaigning hard to get him in there!
- Bruticus is confirmed as a playable character - it's said to be the part of the game where you feel the most powerful.
- Vortex is another character who is confirmed to be playable. He's on a level described as a giant climbing frame, with the option there for players to tackle the level mostly as a robot, mostly as a vehicle, or anywhere in between.
- Lastly a word on the campaign. This time out, the game is more of a "Cybertron story" with the first and third acts being Autobot centric, and the middle one being Decepticon centric, although by the sounds of it, there's less of a rigid "this is a block of Autobot missions, and these are a block of Decepticon missions" this go round.


That's just a summary of the key points that this fan found interesting! For the full review (it's quite the read!) head on over to view the original article on Metro.

Original Source: High Moon Studios Fall of Cybertron Interview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Last week was a huge week for Transformers news. Two conventions announced their dates and locations - Botcon 2012 on April 26-29 2012 in Dallas, Texas, and Auto Assembly Europe 2012 in November 2012 at Malmo, Sweden. We got more good news as the next batch of Transformers Prime toys were found at retail in Canada - so hopefully a US retail sighting is imminent! And to top it all off, the Video Game Awards brought us the first full cinematic trailer for Transformers Fall of Cybertron! Go, Grimlock!


Transformers Prime News
Transformers Prime Bulkhead sings with My Little Pony!
Transformers Prime Season 1 BluRay and DVD Set Announced
Transformers Prime Darkness Rising DVD released
Transformers Prime Tuesday Q&A: Writer's Assistant Mairghread Scott
Transformers: Prime Cliffjumper found at Canadian Retail
Transformers Prime Voyagers Released in Canada


Transformers Movie Series News
Dark Of The Moon In the Running For Oscar Nomination
Transformers Dark of the Moon 3D Blu Ray 01/31/12
Dark Of The Moon Leader Bumblebee Becomes The Best Boys Toy Of 2011 People's Play Awards
Transformers Movie Bumblebee to feature in Pasadena 2012 Rose Parade
Transformers The Ride Table Tent


Transformers Fall of Cybertron Video Game News
Fall of Cybertron VGA Trailer


Transformers Comic News
IDW Transformers Comic Writer Mike Costa Reflects on Transformers
TFW2005 Reviews Transformers #31
Simon Furman and Andrew Wildman Discuss Regeneration #1
Transformers Regeneration One Preview Page


Japanese Transformers News
Million Hero Exclusive United Stepper New Images
Shout! Factory Transformers Japanese Collection New Release Date 01/10/12
Hyper Hobby January 2012 Scans


Other Transformers News
"Bumblebee and me: My Life as a G1 Transformer" By Dan Gilvezan
Changes To Future Toy Packaging - Hasbro Goes Green


Transformers Convention News
Botcon 2012 Location Announced - Texas, April 26-29 2012 - Hotel Update
Auto Assembly Europe 2012 Announced
Dairycon 2012 Dates Unchanged: Friday & Saturday, April 27-28th
Auto Assembly 2012 Christmas Sale!
Andrew Wildman to Attend Auto Assembly 2012
Auto Assembly 2011 Script Reading Now Online
Hasbro Canada returns to TFcon for 2012 in Toronto
Garry Chalk to Attend Dragon*Con 2012


Third Party News
TFC Toys Dr Crank Video Review (Chinese)
TFC Toys Hercules Structor Pictorial Review
Mastermind Collectibles Cyclops New Images
Mastermind Creations Cyclops First Boat Mode Image & Tour
Mastermind Creations Terminus Hexatron Full-color Renders
Maketoys Update: 3rd Party The Fallen and Battle Tanker Head Fix
Igear MW-01 Spray and MW-02 Rager In Box Images
Igear MW-04 UFO
More Images of Black Prototype IGear PP05M Medical Specialist
Dr Wu Duel Classics Hound Gun and Ravage Missiles
Yet another Classics Hound & Ravage Accessory Pack


TFW Generations Junkheap Gallery
TFW Dark of the Moon Human Alliance Soundwave Gallery

Diamond Comics Shipping List For December 14th, 2011

Original Source: Transformers News Roundup 12/05/11 - 12/11/11 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The limited edition Chinese New Year commemorative Optimus Prime from Dark of the Moon has been released in China. Ultimate Optimus Prime Year of the Dragon Edition is exclusive to the Asian markets, and is a redeco of the Ultimate Optimus Prime. One cool feature is the embossed Autobot symbol on the box is replaced with a dragon, to celebrate its association with the Year of the Dragon. Not so cool is the front grill, which is left in unpainted red plastic.

2005 Boards member Sloloris made the sighting and took plenty of pictures of the piece in package. He spotted it in a mall in Guangzhou, China. It retails for 999 RMB (~US$160).

Original Source: Dark of the Moon Ultimate Optimus Prime Year of the Dragon Edition Released @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: XJunky @ TFW2005.com

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Entirely on time and entirely mentally calm and collected, Vangelus joins GogDog and Seth Buzzard for convention updates and diving nose-deep into the new rumours about Transformers 4 the live action film!

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 177

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 177 Now Online! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Not directly Transformers related, but Transformers fans' brother from the same mother - G.I. Joe, got it's first trailer for the upcoming sequel due out in 2012 today.

Check out the trailer over at HissTank.com, and join in on the "mostly positive" reaction. For those needing a carrot, check out the snips below.

Original Source: New G.I. Joe Retaliation Trailer @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.