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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Nelson, admin on Michael Bay's site Shoot for the Edit, has posted some new information on the Transformers Dark of the Moon 3D Blu Ray Edition as well as revealing that there's also another Transformers Blu Ray set coming out on 31 January.

First things first, the details on that 3D Blue Ray Edition of Dark of the Moon. Releasing on 31 January, it's going to be a four disc set:

Disc 1 - DOTM Blu-ray
Disc 2 - Behing the Scenes
Disc 3 - DOTM 3D Blu-ray
Disc 4 - DOTM DVD/Digital Copy

Could this finally be the one that has the long-promised special features disc?

Also coming on 31 January, a seven disc Blu Ray set spanning the entire Transformers Live Action Movie trilogy! Seven discs for three movies, including the 3D copy of Dark of the Moon - Nelson teases he'll release some more details on Monday. Stay tuned for more news.

Original Source: Transformers Movie Trilogy 7 Disc Blu Ray Edition Announced @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Auto Assembly have released their final twelve days of Christmas update and what a cracker it is! Their twelfth day of Christmas gift to us all is the announcement of their third guest of honor - the third voice actor attendee for the 2012 convention. He's someone we all know well, Mr Paul Eiding, the voice of Perceptor in Transformers Generation 1! Auto Assembly 2012 attendees can look forward to meeting Mr Eiding, who has also provided the voices of lots of characters such as Colonel Campbell in Metal Gear Solid.

A further bit of good news is that the discount on Auto Assembly 2012 tickets has been extended to New Year's Eve! You've got until 12/31/11 to pre-register at the special 20% reduced rate for weekend passes.

Check out the full announcement video below:



Also be sure to check out the day 10 update if you have not already, detailing the Auto Assembly Europe non-attendee pack, which includes a whole lot of cool gifts:

Original Source: Paul Eiding to attend Auto Assembly 2012 & Ticket Sale Extended @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ TFW2005.com

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Sorry for the delay folks! We've received a press release by IDW Publishing, for the following new titles launching in January:

• Transformers More Than Meets The Eyes
• Transformers Robots In Disguise

Read on to check out the entire press release!

Original Source: Two All New Transformers Series Launching In January @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've got some more information on the Transformers Dark of the Moon 3D Blu Ray set! We know from Nelson's post of yesterday that one disk in the set will be a behind the scenes disk; now thanks to this listing on Amazon.co.uk we know what to look forward to on the special features disk! You've got 1 1/2 hours of featurettes on there, including development, location shooting, post-production and aerial stunts; multi-angle sequences, art galleries, footage from the Moscow premiere, marketing gallery and trailers.

All in all, lots of stuff, with one notable omission - no deleted scenes. Does this mean that there are no deleted scenes from Dark of the Moon worth sharing?

Read on for the full list of special features on the disk.

Original Source: Dark of the Moon 3D Blu Ray Special Features List @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: NIBMRatchet @ TFW2005.com

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BotCon website is sharing with us a Christmas present; the Brochure for the 2012 BotCon.

On the Fun Publications brochure the BotCon 2012 figure set has been revealed! The box will feature six figures under the theme of Shattered Glass vs. Classics. And the toys are…

Shattered Glass:

• Evil Ultra Magnus
• Evil Tracks
• Heroic Soundwave
• Heroic Threadshot

Classics:

• Overlord
• Metalhawk

Description:
In 2008, fans were introduced to a world where things truly were not what they seemed. The world of Transformers is a world of… Heroic Decepticons and Evil Autobots! This Shattered Glass “mirror” reality featured an all-new take on the Transformers mythos and has gone on to spawn fan art, fan fiction and a collector following from across the globe as well as several follow-up toy exclusives.

This year, the concept is being taken to a whole new level! At BotCon 2012, two universes will collide as the war criminal, Ultra Magnus, and his crew of Evil Autobots crosses over from the Shattered Glass universe into the Classicverse, fighting Heroic Autobots, Evil Decepticons and anyone else who dares to stand in their way! Autobot versus Autobot, Decepticon versus Decepticon… Get ready for the ultimate multiverse battle. Transformers: Invasion!

This amazing six-figure Transformers: Invasion box set features: the Evil Ultra Magnus, Evil Tracks, Heroic Treadshot and Heroic Soundwave from the Shattered Glass Universe. From the Classics Universe, two updates fans have been wanting for years! The “Overlord” Classics Gigatron, and the Pretender Commander Classics Metalhawk! This six-figure box set will be hot, so don’t miss out! Order your Primus

Original Source: BotCon 2012 Brochure Now Online - Six Figure Shattered Glass vs. Classics Set Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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In a recent post on their Facebook page, iGear have unveiled some more of their unofficial Masterpiece Seekers. Shown off here are:

- Acid Storm, a green and gray take on the default Starscream / Skywarp design looking worryingly like the initial Takara Masterpiece Starscream.
- Generation 2 Ramjet, a Comic Ink exclusive that we previously reported on here. Check out the earlier news story for full details of this one.
- At least one clear model (perhaps two, the tint in the images is different but it might be lighting). The clear one(s) are probably meant to be ghost / reformatting / teleporting (take your pick) versions of Skywarp and / or Thundercracker.

More information will be added as we get it.

Original Source: iGear unveils more Unofficial Masterpiece Seekers Acid Storm, G2 Ramjet, Phasing Skywarp @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Original Source: Big Bad Toy Store Year End Sale Now On @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Toy World.com.hk and Cybergundam Blog have shared some scans of the new editions of Figure King and Dengeki Hobby, respectively. Both magazines feature broadly the same content, which focuses on the new Transformers Prime and Transformers United releases. On the Transformers Prime side, we've got the Japanese release of the First Edition toys of Optimus Prime, Megatron, Bumblebee, Starscream, Bulkhead, Arcee, Cliffjumper and the Vehicon as well as the Arms Microns (complete with a picture of them all equipped on Prime Bumblebee).

On the United side of things, there's a look at the first of the two new Transformers United assortments with Rodimus Convoy, Thunderwing, Thunder Megatron, Warpath and the two pack of Windcharger and Wipeout. Of interest is the detail in Figure King of Rodimus which shows his engine has been remolded with a peg to allow him to attach a Targetmaster Micron or Arms Micron in vehicle mode.

Click here to look at the Dengeki Hobby scans, or read on for the Figure King scans.

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

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Nick Roche has posted the lineart to the More than Meets the Eye Issue 1 cover on the blog, Eclectic Micks. This cover shows a small portion of the lineup for this Rodimus-centric book, including Ratchet, Ultra Magnus, Whirl, Chromedome, Drift, Rewind (or Eject) and... Cyclonus?

More than Meets the Eye launches in January along with Robots in Disguise, two new ongoing books from IDW expanding the IDW Transformers comics universe in exciting new directions!

Original Source: More than Meets the Eye Issue 1 Cover Lineart by Nick Roche @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Some images have been posted over at Toyspie (warning, link may be considered NSFW) of a new third party item: an unofficial take on Generation 1's Skyfire. We're talking about the guy from the original Generation 1 cartoon, the lawyer-friendly reworking of the toy Jetfire.

This new item is from a group apparently called Trash fish GROUP, a part of the Third Party League including Dr Wu and MGS. The design is very tall - potentially around the height of a taller Ultra Class piece. Design wise, to this newsie it seems a bit off, very blocky in vehicle mode and like it is missing a bit out of the torso in robot mode. But be sure to check out the images and judge for yourself.

Original Source: Unofficial Skyfire on the way? @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Japanese retailer Hobby Search have updated with some better in-package images of the Transformers Prime First Edition toys for Japan. Broadly speaking, the packaging is the same as the US releases - there's just a couple of stickers to add the Japanese text to the packaging. The main difference is that all the toys are packaged in robot mode, as opposed to their vehicle modes.

The toys themselves are also a bit different, you can check out our previous coverage of the US VS Japanese differences here.

Original Source: Transformers Prime Japanese First Edition Packaging Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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iGear have updated their store with some more information on the unofficial Seekers we were reporting on earlier today.

According to the entry on the iGear store, the green unlicensed piece's name is Rainforest, reference PP03R. The clear purple one is Current, and Generation 2 Ramjet is also shown. All three are currently for sale as "limited prototypes".

As a bit of fun, take a look at his accessory list to see what he comes with - a human pilot figure named "Dr Evil". Unintentional Austin Powers reference ahoy! (We know it's probably just a copyright evading renaming of Transformers villain Dr Archevil though...)

Original Source: iGear Acid Storm "Rainforest", Generation 2 Ramjet, Current More Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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We've got something cool now - our first look at the Transformers Movie Trilogy Optimus Prime with trailer in package, coming to you via this Ebay auction. This Optimus Prime, a redeco of the Deluxe class toy with the trailer from the Transformers Chronicle reissue released in Japan, is set to be sold at approximately the Voyager pricepoint.

From these images, we can also see what the Transformers Movie Trilogy packaging will look like. It's broadly a retooling of the Dark of the Moon packaging, in the same style as Revenge of the Fallen became NEST Global Alliance or the original Movie went to Allspark Powered. The main differences are that the line name is now merely "Transformers" and a callout on the box refers to it as the "Movie Trilogy Series".

The packaging for this piece is pretty eye-catching, with the dark background drawing attention to the toy itself. It's also packaged in vehicle mode, with the tractor trailer running the length of this long, narrow box, a nice callback - intentional or not - to the original Generation 1 Optimus Prime packaging.

Original Source: Movie Trilogy Optimus Prime with Trailer in Package Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Botcon has revealed on Twitter that tomorrow they will reveal the first toy from the Botcon 2012 figure set. Here's the fun part though - building on the vote Botcon held (and we hosted here) last year to decide which out of Wildrider and Decepticon Drag Strip would be the next revealed, Botcon are having a vote for who you want to see first!

Here's the way it works. You'll need a Facebook account first of all. Botcon has set up four pages, one for each of the four factions in the 2012 boxed set. All you have to do is "like" that page on Facebook to indicate which faction you want to see a toy from - and given there's only one toy each for two of the factions, it's a guaranteed way to get a look at those guys early!

Here's the links for you to like:

To vote for Heroic Autobots (Classics Metalhawk) like this page!
To vote for Evil Decepticons (Classics Gigatron the Decepticon Overlord) like this page!
To vote for Shattered Glass Autobots (SG Ultra Magnus and SG Tracks) like this page!
Or to vote for Shattered Glass Decepticons (SG Soundwave and SG Treadshot) like this page!

It's in the hands of the fandom! Like the page for the character whose toy you want to see the most! Most "likes" by 9am tomorrow is the one who gets revealed!

Original Source: Vote for the First Botcon 2012 Figure Reveal @ 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!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours from all of the TFSource team! We hope you all found that Transformer beneath your tree you've been hoping for! Even though our Holiday Sale is winding down, there's still time to snag some great deals and free shipping on instock domestic orders over $150! Masterpiece, Hasbro Deluxe & Generations, United, and Crazy Devy - over a hundred great deals all up to 75% off! Instock this week...Make Toys Battle Tanker and Hover and Battle Set, DOTM - Exclusive Dark Nightwatch - DA-15 Jetwing Optimus Prime, and Transformers 2011 - Generations Series 05! We also have many popular restocks including UN-20 Frenzy/Rumble, BTS-03 Upgrade Kit, Alternity Bumblebee, MP-04S Sleep Mode Convoy, MP-09 Masterpiece Rodimus 2nd Edition and dozens more! New Recruits, New Preorders and more.... in this week's SourceNews!

In this issue of SourceNews:
1. Holiday Sale Continues!
2. TFC Toys Restock!
3. Now instock: restock of Make Toys Battle Tanker and Hover and Bomber set!
4. TFsource New Recruits!
5. Japanese Transformers Prime First Edition out tomorrow in Japan!
6. TFsource Popular Restock!
7. XP-01 - Add-on Kit for Encore #20 Devastator Preorder up!
8. Now up for preorder: Reissue Rodimus Prime & Reissue Sideswipe - 2nd Edition!
9. Now instock: DOTM - Exclusive Dark Nightwatch - DA-15 Jetwing Optimus Prime!
10. Transformers 2011 - Generations Series 05 - Now Instock!
11. KM-01 and KM-02 Back Instock! KM-01X Knight Morpher Commander-X preorder up!
12. DOTM Leader Class Buster Optimus Prime & Jetfire Giftset now instock!
13. MP-09B Masterpiece Black Version Rodimus Prime Now Instock!
14. New Source Article Up!
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 27 December 2011 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Botcon have revealed the first of the Botcon 2012 Transformers Invasion boxed set figures. In the Facebook vote yesterday, you voted for the Evil Decepticons as the faction to have a toy revealed first, and as the only evil Decepticon in the boxed set, here's Overlord! Or as he is known here, Gigatron.

Gigatron is a remold of Voyager class Bludgeon from the Revenge of the Fallen NEST Global Alliance line, and as shown by these images, features a new head sculpt. The design captures the look of Overlord's tank mode from the original toy, the Gigatank.

Keep it TFW to stay up to date with all the latest Botcon 2012 figure reveals as they happen! Check out the official reveal video below:

Original Source: Botcon 2012 Gigatron the Decepticon Overlord Revealed @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to 2005 Board member SydneyY via Autobase Aichi, we now have some additional information on the latest from Kero Kero Ace Magaine. The magazine has posted a comic preview page from the recent issue of Kero Kero Ace magazine. This edition of the magazine came with the freebie green and yellow EZ Collecion Starscream repaint, known as Keroroscream or "Frogscream". The magazine is also holding a contest for fans to create their very own custom Keroroscream using a blank sticker sheet. Fans can submit images of their customized Kero Kero Scream for chances to win prizes that include autographs and a gold Megatron. Which Megatron mold they intend to use is not listed. Additionally, this issue features a four page comic by Naoto Tsushima explaining the origin of Keroroscream.

Check out a page of the comic preview after the jump and discuss this wonderfully weird exclusive on the 2005 Boards!

Original Source: More Details Keroroscream - Comic Preview @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Some new images of the Fans Want It FWI-2 Leader Ironhide cannons have been posted. These new images show that since the last prototype we saw, the cannons have been modified to allow them to mount on the arms in a screen accurate configuration, as well as the previous hand-held option. These new images also show that the set will include additional, optional arm blade attachments, which were never in the movies, but as Ironhide is a one robot army it makes sense. These new images come to you via Robot Kingdom.

Original Source: Fans Want It Leader Ironhide Cannons @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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And now for the fan who has everything - Transformers themed motherboards from ASRock! These items come in Optimus Prime and Bumblebee flavors, for those of you who want to make your PCs More than Meets the Eye!

Original Source: Transformers Themed Motherboards from ASRock @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Original Source: Toy Arena Update - December 27 2011 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Transformers Prime First Edition toys have been released in Japan, and with them, the special campaign toys "Arms Microns". The Arms Microns, named for the three Targetmaster partners Blowpipe, Aimless and Peaceman (Peacemaker) are recolored versions of the Power Core Combiner partner Mini-Cons, and are available at various stores in Japan for spending 3,000 or more yen on the new Transformers Prime products. Read our previous coverage here for full details on this part of the campaign.

Read on with this story to check out in-hand images of the three exclusive Microns, taken and shared with us by 2005 Boards members Masabon and GENgoraw!

Original Source: Transformers Prime Campaign Microns In Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Million Publishing exclusive Transformers United Stepper has begun to arrive in the hands of fans! This cool black and flame deco version of the Classics update of Jazz includes a Nebulon Targetmaster companion like the original toy. It's a very sharp looking piece. Read on to check out a whole bunch of in-hand pictures of this cool piece from 2005 Boards members Ricochet and GENgoraw.

Original Source: United Stepper In Hand Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Tony_Bacala @ TFW2005.com

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Original Source: Tempting Collectibles Update - 12-28-2011 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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The Hub has updated their website with new information about Transformers Rescue Bots. The surprisingly well recieved new show will return to the Hub in February. Combined with new episodes of Transformers Prime coming in February, Transformer fans can enjoy two Transformers cartoons with new episodes at the same time!

Click on the link above to meet Heatwave, Chase, Blades and Boulder and then head over to the 2005 Boards to discuss.

Original Source: Transformers Rescue Bots Returns to The Hub in February @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: ORIO @ TFW2005.com

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Here we go. We're in the home stretch for the final two figures for TFC Toys' massive Hercules figure. New shots of the last two remaining figures have popped up on TFC Toys Facebook page as well as their Weibo page. In these pictures we see Neckbreaker (with a black plow) in robot, vehicle and arm mode. We also see Mad Blender (with a green mixing drum) in robot, vehicle and leg mode. These pictures also show off Mad Blenders mixing drum seperated into it's many pieces and attached to Mad Blender in robot mode. No doubt, for spraying his enemies with corrosive acid. Finally, we get a good look at Hercules' chest piece.

Check out all the images and then head over to the very popular Hercules Mega Thread to discuss!

Original Source: New Images of TFC Toys Neckbreaker and Mad Blender @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.